School Council
School Council Elections
Each year, there are at least 4 parent and 2 staff vacancies on School Council. In 2025, we have 4 parent positions that are vacant and 2 staff positions (see table below).
As such, we are seeking both parent and staff nominations. We also have 2 vacancies within the optional community member category. These members are co-opted by a decision of the council because of their special skills, interests or expertise. Department employees are not eligible to be a community member.
Why is Parent membership so important?
Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help shape the direction of the school.
Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying in itself and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging.
How can you become involved?
The most obvious way is to vote in the elections, which are held in Term 1 each year. However, ballots are only held if more people nominate as candidates than there are positions vacant.
In view of this, you might seriously consider
- standing for election as a member of the school council
- encouraging another person to stand for election.
If you would like to nominate yourself to join the ASPS School Council, please feel encouraged to complete and return the attached self-nomination form to me via email by COB Friday 17 March.
If you would simply like to find out more, please reach out to either Marcus or our current School Council President, Phoebe Demiris.
marcus.wicher@education.vic.gov.au