Parent Information

At Moncreiffe Primary we want parents/carers to play an active role in their children’s education and work in partnership with us to provide the right environment for young people to gain the knowledge and skills for life. When parents are involved in their children’s education, children do better.

We recognise that parents have a wide variety of experience, expertise and interests that can actively inform and benefit the school’s policies and working practices, and we want parents to feel encouraged to share these skills.

Parents and carers can get involved in a number of ways:

· Parent Council – a forum for parents to discuss all aspects of school life with teaching staff and other parents. Meetings are open to all parents and carers and anyone can raise an agenda item ahead of the meeting or on the night.

· Friends of Moncreiffe – a parent-led group that organises fundraising events to benefit all pupils through new equipment and trips to enhance learning experiences and prizes to celebrate achievements.

· Sharing skills and expertise – from working in class on specific projects to organising resources or leading clubs. Please contact us if you have a skill or time you are willing to share with the school.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if my child is unwell and cannot attend school/nursery? 

Please contact the school office before 0915 each morning. If no contact is made with school, we will make contact to ensure the wellbeing and safety of your child. Please note that teachers are unable to check Learning Journals before the start of the school day so will not be able to check for absence messages through this means. 

How do I speak with my child's class teacher? 

To speak with your child's class teacher, please contact the school office to make an appointment. Unfortunately, teachers are unable to meet with parents/carers in the morning when taking in the class lines; at this point their priority is ensuring all children are personally greeted whilst entering the building and monitoring the class getting changed for the start of the school day. 

Does my child require indoor shoes? 

We ask that parents/carers provide their child with a change of footwear for wearing indoors. By doing this, carpets are protected from outdoor footwear and during wet and/or winter weather, your child does not need to wear wellies or winter boots all day. 

I require new logins for Learning Journals, how do I get these? 

If you require new pupil or family logins for Learning Journals, please contact the school office. New logins will be sent to you via e-mail from Learning Journals.

Can more than 1 parent/carer be linked to a child's Learning Journal? 

Only two users can be linked to a child's Learning Journal.  This has been done based on email addresses provided on SEEMIS.  If you wish to add a second adult, please get in contact with the school office to arrange this. The information we request is the person's name, association with the child and their email address. 

Which classes are entitled to free school meals? 

All children in early learning and childcare, and children from Primary 1-5, can get a free meal on the days they attend. 

Eligibility for Free School Meals- government information- please click on the link

Who supplies the school meals at Moncreiffe? 

School lunches are prepared by Tayside Contracts at Perth Grammar School and delivered to us.  For more information, including menus, allergy advice and nutritional quality, please check the Tayside Contracts website. 

I require access to ParentPay, how do I do this? 

If you require access to ParentPay, please contact the school office to request a login and password. We are a cashless school and no money is kept on the premises.