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SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2025
Notice of School Council Election & Call for Nominations 2025
An Election is to be conducted for members of the school council of South Oakleigh College.
All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They have legally constituted bodies that are given powers to set the broad direction of a school, in accordance with Ministerial Order 1280 Constitution of Government School Councils, and the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. In doing this, a school council may directly influence the quality of education for students.
Notice of Election and Call for Nominations of:
- Three parents to be elected
- Three employees to be elected
Nomination forms are available via the attached links above or from the General Office Available from Tuesday 11 February 2025
Closing date for nominations: Tuesday18 February 2025 by 4pm to Kelly Garrett
Date by which the list of candidates and nominators will be posted Wednesday 19 February 2025
Date by which ballot papers will be prepared and distributed On or before Wednesday 26 February 2025
Close of Ballot Friday 7 March 2025
Vote Count Tuesday 11 March 2025
Declaration of Poll Wednesday 12 March 2025
Special council meeting to co-opt Community Members Tuesday 18 March 2025 First council meeting to elect office bearers Tuesday 18 March 2025
For further information regarding School Council and the upcoming School Council election please refer to the following fact sheet: Fact Sheet Information for Parents and Students School Council Meeting Dates 2025:
Tuesday 18 February 6pm
Tuesday 18 March 6pm
Tuesday 20 May 6pm
Tuesday 17 June 6pm
Tuesday 22 July 6pm
Tuesday 19 August 6pm
Tuesday 16 September 6pm
Tuesday 21 October 6pm
Tuesday 18 November 6pm
Tuesday 9 December 6pm
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Sustainable Bookshop
www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
Second-hand Textbook Stocktake URL: https://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/booklist/south-oakleigh-college
Second-hand Uniform Stocktake Report: https://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/stocktake/south-oakleigh-college
Homestays for International Students Needed
We are seeking homestay families living in our local school community for students traveling here from overseas in 2025. These home-stays would be long-term, with homestay providers receiving a weekly payment of $400.
Homestays are more than just a room to sleep, they offer the safety, security and welcoming environment of a real family.
Homestay families go through strict screening and monitoring processes by the Department of Education. New homestay providers would participate in an interview with school representatives, as well as home visits by a school representative.
Every member of a homestay household over the age of 18 years of age would also need to obtain a Working with Children’s Check card.
If you would be interested in becoming a homestay provider for our school, please send your expression of interest to sarah.crespo-liu@education.vic.gov.au
Calling all Former SOC Students!
Interested in joining our alumni Community? We would love to hear what our former SOC students are up to! Fill out the following online form: https://forms.office.com/r/JakrRiSTFm if you are interested in sharing!
Brick-by-Brick Fundraiser
Be a part of SOC history and help pave the way for future students to come.
We invite our community members to purchase a commemorative brick engraved with your name, family name or your business and become immortalised at our College.
Payment and name submissions can be made at the general office.
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Sustainable Bookshop
A second-hand textbook trading system
- List Wanted & For Sale Ads
- The school’s booklists are loaded into the system to make the Ad listing process easy, fast and accurate
- Assistance is provided to accurately price items
- Our ad-matching service shows you
- Exactly the right items to buy
- Who has the most items you need
- The cheapest items
- Buyers contact Sellers and arrange where and when to trade
- Excellent email and telephone helplines are provided: 1300 683 337
www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
