Mearns Academy Parent Council - MAPC

Next meeting:   22nd April 2025, 7pm

Agenda items should be sent ahead of the meeting to chair@mapc.org.uk or vicechair@mapc.org.uk

All parents and carers are automatically members. If you have any questions about MAPC, the meeting or would like to raise points to be put on the Agenda please do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to seeing you. Chair of Trustees – chair@mapc.org.uk

MAPC Office Bearers

• Katrina Suer - Chairperson

• Karen Ramsay - Secretary

• Rachel Smith - Treasurer

The parent council, MAPC, is a high profile and significant forum for parents to influence the policies and direction of the school. MAPC arose from changes in the previous School Board and PTA arrangements into the new Parent Forum body.

This has come about with the introduction of the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 which places significant emphasis on parental responsibilities in their child’s education and the rights and expectations that they have with the school. The importance of having constructive open dialogue between the school and the parents is perceived as being one of the key issues. All parents are automatically elected to the Parent Forum with their Board of Trustees (MAPC registered charity number SC052355) comprised of up to 12 volunteer parents acting on their behalf. Following the rules laid out in the MAPC Trust Deed, each MAPC parent member serves a term of up to two years with 6 of the 12 parents stepping down automatically.

As well as having a roll in promoting open dialogue MAPC fundraise for the school.  We hold a Summer Fayre, each year which brings the local community and the school community together, run the 200 club and apply for various grants.  We would always welcome other ideas for fundraising. 

Since its formation the group has been well represented across the board with positive support by parents, teachers, pupils, local plus community councillors, co-opted members and Aberdeenshire Education Authority.

MAPC are keen to have parents/carers play an active role and are appreciative of any assistance at social and other events where an extra pair of hands is always welcomed.

Minutes from meetings:   

2025 AGM Minutes

2025 Meeting Minutes - Meeting Minutes

2024/25 Accounts - MAPC Accounts 

MAPC Profit / Loss Account

Data Protection Policy: MAPC Data Protection

MAPC Facebook Page - Mearns Academy Parent and Carers (MAPC) (SC052355) | Facebook  

MAPC 200 Club

The Mearns Academy 200 Club is organised by the Mearns Academy Parent Council (MAPC) and helps support a wide range of activities across the school.

Each month, a number is drawn with a chance to win £50, and twice a year, the prize increases to £200! Tickets cost just £12 for the year.

For more information and to sign up for your chance to win, please email 200club@mapc.org.uk