General Information

What is a school council?

• It is a legally formed body that is given powers to set the key directions of a school
• It is the major governing body of the school
• Plays an important role in school accountability and improvement processes

Its Objectives are:

• Assist in the efficient governance of the school
• Ensure students’ best interests are primary
• Enhance the educational opportunities for students
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations

What is the function of school council?

• Establish the broad direction and vision of the school within the school's community
• Participate in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan
• Develop, review and update school policies
• Raise funds for school-related purposes
• Approve the annual budget and monitor expenditure
• Maintain the school’s grounds and facilities
• Enter into contracts (e.g. cleaning, construction work)
• Report annually to the school community and to DET
• Generally stimulate interest in the school in the wider community

Our Current School Council members are:  

Christian Holdsworth Executive Officer Principal	Sian Jamison President Parent Representative	Angie Ricketson Vice President Parent Representative
Brock Lynch Treasurer Parent Representative	Allison Mattison CHAPS Parent Representative	Georgina Standfield Parent Representative
Gareth Smith Parent Representative	Roseda Campbell Parent Representative	Greg Cowan Parent Representative
Georgina Standfield Parent Representative	Vacant Parent Representative	Jordan Tate Staff Representative
Amy Prior Staff Representative	Laura Kitching Staff Representative	Vacant due to Liam Sommers' Promotion Staff Representative