Marlborough Primary School

School Council

Welcome to 2023! I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable break. 

As a School Council, we are currently looking for new members to join us for 2023. 

 

Official information from the Department of Education about the purpose of School Council can be found here 

 

But what does that mean? And why should you consider joining School Council? 

  • It’s an opportunity to strategically and positively contribute to how MPS operates, and to be a part of making our school even better for the years ahead. 
  • It’s only two School Council meetings per term and you can choose if you join a sub committee or not. The work outside meetings is relatively minimal. 
  • Everyone is welcome and everyone’s contribution is valued
  • It’s a great way to get to know other families, teachers and the school community. 
  • If you nominate for Council, it is for a two-year term. 

 

The Sub-Committees meet twice a term and are made up of School Council members and non-School Council members (so if SC isn’t for you in 2023, please consider joining a Sub-Committee to get a taste of what we do) 

In 2022, our Sub-Committees were:

  • Finance
  • Publicity and Promotion 
  • OHSC
  • Education
  • Building and Grounds 

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sharon, or one of the School Council members listed below.

 

2022 School Council members – Clare Arthurs (parent of Jared in Grade 4 and Elise in Grade 3, Chris Barre (parent of Sully in Grade 5 and Angus in Grade 2), Di Collis (parent of Edward in Grade 2 and Catherine in Prep), Kelly Hamilton (parent of Jed in Grade 3) and Ebonie Rio (parent of Cooper in Grade 4 and Oli in Grade 2) and Helen Edwards (Prep teacher). 

 

 

Kind regards,

Clare 

 

Meet your SC member

 

Name - Kelly Hamilton

 

Why did I join:

I saw it as a way to give back to a lovely school community that provides for my son. It’s also a fantastic way to meet other families. 

What skills do you bring:    

I’m quite a proactive person, and like to think that my energy and enthusiasm help to get things done. 

 

Something you may not know:

One of my favorite traveling memories is when I got to spend 3 months as a Camp Counselor on a lake in Connecticut USA. 

 

 

 

 

Contact School Council

If you have any questions, concerns or items to raise with school council, please email clare_ponton@hotmail.com  or clare.arthurs@education.vic.gov.au