SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

FUNCTIONS OF THE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

The School Advisory Council has responsibility to advise in the following areas.

The development of the Catholic identity, ethos and mission of the school.
The pastoral care strategies in the school community.
Promotion of the school in the local community.
Preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.
Ensuring compliance with the ACNC Regulations by school associations and committees such as the P&F.
Development of local strategic plans (finance, buildings, resources) and contributing to diocesan educational strategic planning.
Facilitation of school community responses in conjunction with Catholic system leadership by the NCEC, CEC, BCCS and CSO in engaging with governments on school funding and other relevant issues.
The preparation and publication to the parish and school community of an Annual School Advisory Council Report.
Supporting opportunities for parent engagement in student learning.
The provision of opportunities for parents for social, community and parish interaction and for parents to form supportive networks.
Other matters as requested by the Principal or Parish Priest.

Fr Chris Onuekwusi (Ex-officio: Parish Priest)
Mr John Clery (Ex-officio: Principal)
Renee Dunst (Member drawn from the staff: Assistant Principal)
Katie Daley (Member drawn from the staff: Assistant Principal)
Amanda Doyle (Member drawn from the staff)
Michael Mulligan (Chair: Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in November 2019
Elise Smith (Secretary: Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in November 2020
Mitch Williams (Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in November 2018
Fletcher Davies (Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in November 2019
David Ison (Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in November 2020
Felicity van Aanholt: (Co-opted Member: Member drawn from the community (PT&F))