Welcome to the Parent Council Page
“No Parent / Carer Representative for S6”
S5 Parents
Alex Tomlinson
Hi, I am Alex. I have two sons – Elliot who attended Viewforth and is now studying at university and Toby who has just started S5, where he is now working towards his Highers’s. I enjoy watching F1 with my sons, going to Knockhill to watch live motorsports and going for long walks with our dog.
I am happy to have a chat about the Parent Council if you would like to learn more.
I’m Michael and I’m married with two boys – Ben who left Viewforth HS in 2024 and is currently studying at Stirling University and Grant who is in S5 studying for his Highers. I enjoy playing football, cycling, running (when the hamstrings allow!) and coaching P5s, P6s & P7s at Kirkcaldy Rugby Club. At weekends my wife and I love watching our two boys play rugby as well as spending time with our new puppy.
S4 Parents
Erika Cragg
My name is Erika and my eldest son has just started S4 and my Youngest son has just started S1. I am keen to be involved in the Parent Council as it let’s me find out more of what is happening in the school and gives me a chance to share my thoughts and give feedback. I like to keep active through sport especially tennis and cycling and enjoy playing flute and piano. I also like to be involved in my local community and enjoy working with people.
“No Parent / Carer Representative for S3”
S2 Parents
Claire Dingwall
My name is Claire and I have a daughter in S2. I joined the Parent Council because I’d like to be involved in supporting the school and helping make it a great place for all our young people. I’m looking forward to contributing where I can and staying connected with what’s happening in the school community.
“S1 Parents”
“Erika Cragg – See S4 Above”
Treasurer
Fiona Davison
I have been the Business Manager in Viewforth High School since 2019, having previously worked in the Higher Education Sector for various Universities in Scotland, holding roles such as Director of Professional Services, Clerk to Court and Policy Officer. I very much enjoy being part of the Viewforth High School Community, especially being able to support and encourage our young people to be the best they can be.
Associate Members
Leona Tomlinson
I joined the Parent Council in June 2023 as an Associate Member. My eldest Elliot left Viewforth in June 2024 and is now studying at university whilst my youngest, Toby is in S5.
I enjoy family walks with our dog, visiting lighthouses and listening to classical music. I joined to help source and submit funding applications with the most recent award being being just over £800 pounds from the Asda Foundation.
Recent grant awards
Viewforth High School Parent Council are pleased to announce that they have been awarded over £800 pounds to support the Duke of Edinburgh courses by providing equipment which can be used by participants to reduce the cost of expeditions for parents, carers and pupils.
Viewforth High School Parent Council are pleased to announce they have been awarded £2,000 from the Mary Janet King Trust (Parent Programme), administered by Foundation Scotland. This grant will be used for the Fife Festival of Music entry fees and other extracurricular music activities.
Viewforth High School Parent Council were successfully awarded a donation for our school food bank from the ASDA October 2023 Community Budget.
The Parent Council would like to thank all members of the School Community who voted for the ASDA Green Token Event run from January to April 2023 with the goal of supporting the School Foodbank. Viewforth reached 1st place and was awarded £500.
The Parent Council have been generously awarded £744 by the Asda Foundation
How do I join the Parent Council?
We are always looking to welcome new members to join the Parent Council. If you are interested in joining or would like to come along to a meeting to see what we do first before making the decision to join, then please contact us at: viewforthparentcouncil@gmail.com
Alternatively, you can join the Parent Council as an Associate Member. The primary role of an Associate Member is to offer assistance to the Parent Council when required.
This may be for example helping out at a fundraising event, baking for an event, selling raffle tickets etc. You would not be required to attend all meetings, just ones that would benefit from your attendance. As an Associate Member you would not be able to vote on Parent Council matters. This would require full membership. If you are interested in becoming an Associate Member please email viewforthparentcouncil@gmail.com. It would also be helpful if you could detail what skills you have / what areas you would be interested in helping in, for e.g baking.
Minutes of Previous Meetings
Viewforth High School Minutes – 15_06_26
Viewforth High School Minutes – 230326
Viewforth High School Minutes – 26-01-26 (1)
Viewforth High School Minutes – 08-12-25
Viewforth High School Minutes – 17-11-25
Viewforth High School Minutes – AGM – 8-09-25
Viewforth High School Minutes – 16-06-25
Viewforth High School Minutes – 12-5-25
Viewforth High School Minutes – 24-3-25
Viewforth High School Minutes – 27-1-25
Viewforth High School Minutes – 4-11-24
Viewforth High School AGM Minutes 16_09_24
Useful Links
- DSMleaflet_online – Devolved School Management Leaflet.
- Connect – Making family engagement in children’s learning and school lives as good as it can be.
- Education Scotland – Supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education.
- Education Scotland’s ParentZone – Providing support and information to parents, children and schools.
- National Parent Forum for Scotland –Represents Parent Councils across Scotland.
- Guidelines for the role of Treasurer – Treasurer Role