The after-school classes are offered to all of the pupils at St Peter's. These clubs are free and local to the children, which means parents avoid travelling to drop off/collect their children, and save money on extra-curricular activities. The clubs have many other benefits - as well as developing healthy minds and bodies, they equip the children with valuable skills that will help them throughout their time in school and onto later life. 

To make the clubs more fun and inclusive, sports kits are required for the children to wear in tournaments against other schools. A team kit will help to create a sense of identity and unity among the teams, promote a sense of equality, and help to boost morale and confidence, creating a sense of pride. 

Due to the cost of living crisis, it is not practical to ask parents to contribute to the cost of the kits.

Funding is also required for new sports equipment to be used at the after-school clubs, as well as during class time. 

The funding will be spent on the following: 

Training bibs - £70 Full kits (tops, shorts, socks, etc) for all teams - £700 Sports equipment (netballs, footballs, goals, tennis rackets and balls) - £230 

The Parent Council wish to help support the young people with gaining the best experience with all aspects performance of music and drama events within the school but especially the musical shows. The funding we are applying for is to allow the purchase of technical equipment which will enhance the experience of the working within music industry and also be used for other events in Music and Drama throughout the year. 

We are also looking to fund some of the more sustainable aspects of the stage makeup to allow our young people to further develop their skills which they have developed already within school in our Lovilious class.

Stage Lighting set with 8 Pre-Wired LED Pars, DMX Controller and Stands- £900

Make-up brush sets- £100

We are aiming to tackle the cost of living crisis by adding to the items in our shop, which is open to all parents and carers of Dalry Primary pupils. The project will be a continuation of our current swap shop, however funds will allow us to be more resourceful and efficient at filling all requests and referrals that come through.  We are looking to fund clothing in sizes that we don't currently have and winter items such as hats, gloves and tights.  

The cost of living crisis is still affecting a lot of local families and this helps to lessen that by offering free uniforms to families in need.  Referrals are dealt with in the strictest of confidence, to ensure trust and reduce any fear or anxiety about asking for help.  As well as referrals, the uniforms are put out at school events and parents night for anyone to help themselves. 

We get donations from parents and carers throughout the year, however we don't have all sizes or requests available and we want to ensure we can help anyone in need.  All donations are washed before being passed on.  

Wearing a uniform gives children a sense of pride, self-confidence and a feeling of belonging.  It also eliminates the pressures on students to wear expensive and trendy clothing to fit in with peers, therefore keeps everyone the same and easily identifiable! 

We estimate £1000 would be a brilliant start to allow us to stock sizes and items that we don't currently have, adding to clothing donations that we collect in from the community at parents nights and school events.  A breakdown of the £1000 spend would be: 

Fleeces = £17 x 10 = £170

Poloshirts: £10 x 20 = £200

Jumpers: £14 x 20 = £280

Trousers:£7 x 15 = £105

Skirts:£7 x 15 = £105

Hats: £6 x 10 = £60

Gloves:£3 x 10 = £30

Tights: £5 x 10 = £50

Dalry Parent Council - we love supporting our young people, school and wider community! 

The boxing club in Garnock Valley Fitness Centre has been well established for over 20 years and is a registered charity.  The trainers and coaches are made up entirely of volunteers which means that the small training fee charged is reinvested in the club for the benefit of the young people. The fees cover the costs of licences, overheads and equipment. However in order to ensure that fees are affordable for the young people this means that funds can run short for equipment. We are therefore looking for funds to purchase mats. Rubber flooring is the best for boxing gyms as it provides a durable surface and is long lasting. Currently we have mats that cover some of the gym area but as membership expands more of the hall area is used but is uncovered.

Boxing for young people helps to build skills and strengths in confidence, resiliance, self-confidence, ethics and values and healthy living. 

Boxing isn't just about throwing punches. Boxing can teach kids the virtue of non-violence. The ring is the only place they can use their boxing skills or they run the risk of loosing their licence. They'll learn about their body, it's capability and limits. They'll engage with their mind, body and spirit. Self-confidence is improved as they learn by their mistakes, face challenges, overcome doubt and improve their technique. Comradeship is gained when the young people train together, spar and compete. They will learn to respect each other.

Boxing has many benefits for young people.

40 mats x £35 = £1400 (club will meet the rest of the costs)

We are looking to get the kids now fully equipped with a training kit and bag etc. We have a good fundraising team but there is only one think we can fundraise for at a time. We have recently just done "sponsor a player" for their new home kit. It's approx £30 per player for their kit and then extra for their boot bag etc. Our team are excellent team sports and they would be over the moon with this extra bit of kit.

50th Anniversary Concert 

(Family members and community partners will be invited to a show celebrating Whitehirst Park Primary across the decades. Pupils are very excited and already planning songs, dances and sketches. Support with costumes will ensure all pupils will be able to take part equally)

Costumes - £200

Audio/Visual Equipment/ Lights - £300

50th Anniversay Community Afternoon Tea  

(The pupil council will plan and host a community afternoon tea for local residents and community partners. Funding for the catering will ensure equity of experience for all. Funding for gifts will ensure all pupils will have a lasting momento of all the events around the celebration they have planned and been involved in.)

Catering- £200

Decorations - £100

Commenorative Gifts - £200

We are hoping to arrange sports coaching sessions for our young people at The Portal in Irvine. We are also hoping to arrange a visit to Bouncestation - a local play and activity centre. We think it is really important to promote positive physical and mental health in young people who are struggling to cope with the challenges that Tourette's bring. Tourette Syndrome is a complex neurological condition. Many of our young people suffer from social isolation; difficulties at school; judgement from others; dealing with regular health-related appointments; and various other challenges. Our group, based in Irvine, is a safe space for young people - and their families - to meet in person with other young people living with Tourette's. We offer arts and crafts, sporting games and board games at our regular meetings. The aim of our group is to have everyone feel included, supported and understood. 

We are hoping to put on six sports sessions throughout the year in addition to our support meetings at Bridgegate in Irvine. 

Cost to hire out Portal space and a sports coach, plus provide a healthy drink and snack to each participant - £115 per session. 

Cost to take 20 participants to Bouncestation - £310

Total cost: £115 x 6 = £690

                               +    £310

                                                 =              £1000

Dreghorn Parent Council are very keen to enhance and develop additional opportunities and experiences for all the pupils at Dreghorn Primary. 

In March 2025 the school is putting on a performance of Annie this is a fantastic opportunity for all Primary 5 -7 pupils. 

There is always a buzz around school and with auditions and rehersals starting this week,  it's going to be an exciting 6 months. 

Through participation in Annie the children have the opportunity to develop their confidence. They will learn new skills in acting, singing, dancing, production, costume creation, make up and set design. So many options for as many children as possible to be involved in: a huge team effort. 

As they learn new skills they will improve their abilities and belief in themselves, a real chance to help nurture and support the wellbeing of our children. 

When asked about being part of the school show the children were bursting with enthusiasm. We were told " One of my favourite things to do is sing, it makes me feel happy" Another child said " I feel more confident in music and dancing so I am excited to show how good I can be because that doesn't always happen in class." 

Reflecting on a previous show one child remembered " Matilda was so fun and made me feel a real part of the school so I want to take part in the show again." 

We would like that same opportunity for lots of our children. Giving them the chance to fire up their imagination can be crucial in their development. We want to enhance their thinking, playing and learning. 

The £1000 budget will help fund many aspects of the production:  £250 for lighting, £250 for costumes, £250 for set design, and £250 for sound to name but a few of the costs incurred. 

The children are at the heart of the production raising their voices performing to a packed audience over 2 nights. Aswell as the on stage dramatics they will also be involved in advertising and programme production and children will select guests of honour to invite to their show. 

Due to the cost of living crisis many children do not have the same opportunities to attend expensive dance,drama and singing classes out with school. Our statistics show us that currently 71% of pupils in P5-7 reside within Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) levels 1-4. Therefore by supporting the show our aim is regardless of background and financial situation all pupils will have the opportunity to participate. 

We want as many of our children to say 

"The show is a big part of school life and its so fun" Singing and dancing help me feel happy and clear my head. I would love to have a part to build my confidence."

We really appreciate and value your assistance to help us support our stars of the show. 

We wish to provide resources for pupil Mental Health Ambassadors (S5 and 6 pupils) to help them develop a safe space in the school where all young people can access support for their mental health. All Mental Health Ambassadors will receive training - the Parent Council will use Youth PB Funding to cover travel expenses and certificates/badges. Badges will ensure all Mental Health Ambassadors are easily identifiable to all young people in the school to approach if they want support.

• Resources for safe space eg. posters, beanbags, fidget toys - £300
• Travel expenses/badges/certificates - £200

In addition, we wish to increase awareness and challenge attitudes, beliefs and cultural norms that underpin gender-based violence, through the promotion of the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) programme. This programme, aimed at S5 and 6 pupils, addresses physical violence, name-calling, sexting, coercive and controlling behaviour and harassment, which all have an impact on young people's mental health. The MVP programme supports young people to positively influence the attitudes and behaviours of their peers. Pupils will receive training which will then allow them to become MVP mentors to deliver programmes to Primary 7 pupils through to S3 pupils, with a focus on encouraging young people to become active bystanders, by challenging and reporting gender-based violence. The Parent Council will use Youth PB Funding to cover training travel expenses, and certificates/badges. The 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence Campaign, beginning 25th November, will be promoted by MVP mentors in the school through planned events (still to be decided) which the Parent Council hope to fund through Youth PB Funding. 

• Travel expenses/badges/certificates - £200
• Cost of snacks for pupils involved in the 16 Days Of Action - £100
• Planned events run by MVP Mentors - £200