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At South Park we aim to ensure our school and nursery are safe, happy places where all our children flourish. We work closely with our whole school community to provide high quality, stimulating experiences, which foster a love of learning.
We have high aspirations for all our children and strive to challenge and support them so they all achieve their own potential.
Our school and nursery are proud of their friendly, inclusive nurturing ethos where all are valued and have a voice. Our welcoming environment promotes positive partnerships and we strive to actively involve parents and carers in the successful learning journey of all our children.
A whole school community consultation was carried out to agree on a set of core values. Respect, Equity, Ambition, Confidence and Happiness these were chosen by everyone to be the most important. We work together, as a whole school community, to embed and live by these values and consistently strive to fulfil our vision.
In South Park we aspire to REACH excellence in all that we do…
The decisions we make as a school will be based on a commitment to ensuring that our children’s health, wellbeing and progress are our prime concern: Children First!
Yvonne Donaldson
Acting Headteacher
Start time 8.50am - 9.00am
Interval 10.30am - 10.45am
Lunch time 12.15pm - 1.00pm
Closing time 3pm
Below are dates and times of the events we have planned in the coming year. Please note that dates and times may subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances however, we are aware that parents/carers need to book time off work in advance to attend events.
Monday 2nd November 2026 - Parent Council
Monday 9th November – In Service Day
Wednesday 11th November – Parent’s Night 3pm-9pm
Wednesday 18th November – Reading Schools Week Celebration
Thursday 3rd December – Festive Fayre 6pm-8pm
Monday 7th December 2026 - Parent Council
Tuesday 15th December – Nursery Snowball Singalong am
Tuesday 15th December – Nativity pm
Wednesday 16th December – Christmas Celebration 10am
Thursday 17th December – Festive Party Day
Monday 21st December – Festive Celebration Day – Reindeer Dash and Fire Pit
Tuesday 22nd December - Finish for Christmas Holiday 2.30pm
Wednesday 6th January - School re-opens
Monday 11th January 2027 - Parent Council
Wednesday 27th January - Day of Giving
Monday 1st February 2027 - Parent Council
Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th February - February Weekend Holiday
Wednesday 17th February – In Service Day
Monday 1st March 2027 - Parent Council
Thursday 4th March – World Book Day
Wednesday 24th March - Parents Consultations 3pm-9pm
Friday 26th - Monday 29th March - Easter Weekend
Friday 2nd April - 2.30pm finish for Spring Break
Monday 19th April- School Re-opens
Monday 19th April 2027 - Parent Council
Wednesday 21st April - Beyond South Park Showcase
Wednesday 29th April – Spring Fling 6.30pm-7.30pm
Monday 3rd May - May Day Holiday
Thursday 6th May – In Service Day
Monday 10th May 2027 - Parent Council
Wednesday 12th May – P1 Welcome Event
Friday 28th May - Monday 31st May - May Weekend
Monday 7th June – Start of Sports Week
Monday 7th June 2027 - Parent Council
Friday 11th June Sports Finals Day
Monday 14th - Friday 18th June - Scottish Book Week
TBC - Whole School Community Day
Friday 18th June – Nursery Tie Ceremony 9.30am
Friday 18th June – P7 Leavers Assembly 11am
Monday 21st June - P7 Leavers Day Out
Wednesday 23rd June – Final REACH Assembly and South Park Celebration 9.30am-10.30am
Parent Council P.T.A. All parents of children at school are automatically members of the Parent Forum and are entitled to have a say in what happens at the school. Our school has an active Parent Council and a copy of its constitution and what it does is available from the school. Our P.T.A. has recently been re-established and is looking forward to beginning fund raising activities. If you interested in joining the Parent Council you may contact Karen Singer, Chairperson or if you are interested in joining the P.T.A. you may contact Laura-Anne McGhee or contact the school office.
“My role as Parent Council Chairperson is to represent the views of parents which can provide a positive contribution to your child’s education and is a great way to be involved and support the school” Ritchie Noble- Parent Council Chair
‘My role as PTA Chairperson of South Park Primary is to build strong working relationships among parents and teachers in support of the children. My vision as Chairperson is to bring everyone together to raise as much funds as possible to provide our Children of South Park as many enjoyable events and opportunities as we possibly can’ Kirsty Hutcheson - PTA Chair
Parent Council Minutes November 2026
PTA Minutes 2.11.26
Nursery - Jacqueline Myles, Allison Young, Elaine Maley, Eileen McConnachie, Laura Cassidy Clyde, Dominika Andrew, Joanne McIlraith, Julie McIntyre, Jane Phillip and Becci O'Brien.
Primary 1 - Miss Clelland
Primary 2 - Mr Proctor
Primary 3 - Miss Caulfield and Mrs McGinty
Primary 4 - Mrs Gillespie
Primary 5 - Mrs Lees
Primary 6 - Miss Fourie
Primary 7 - Miss Stanage
Nurture Teacher - Mrs MacRitchie
CCC - Mrs MacRitchie/Mrs McGinty
Address Contact
South Park Primary School Tel. 01355 224748
Netherton Road Email. office@southpark-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
East Kilbride
G75 9DU
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At South Park we aspire to REACH excellence in all that we do?