School Advisory Council
St John's School Advisory Council
Our first meeting for the year will be held on Tuesday, 27 February, at 7.00pm, in the Staffroom.
Purpose of the School Advisory Council
The Board of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) has responsibility for the strategic direction and oversight of the operation and management of MACS schools, including St John’s Primary School Mitcham, Clear lines of authority, reporting and delegation from the MACS Board through the MACS Executive Director delegate the day to day operational management of St John’s Primary School Mitcham to its principal.
The School Advisory Council provides a crucial point of connection between the wider school community and school leaders. While the School Advisory Council does not have governance responsibility or decision-making authority, it supports the principal and school leadership and provides an important connection to the parish.
Role of the School Advisory Council
Advisory in nature
The School Advisory Council provides a forum for discussion and discernment, where the parent/guardian voice and perspective are available to inform and support the decisions made by the principal for the good of school where the wellbeing and outcomes for students is paramount.
Their primary role is to provide support and advice on important school matters to support the principal in the context of the MACS governance arrangements.
The following are some ways the School Advisory Council supports the school and the principal:
- Articulating and enacting the school’s vision and mission
- Promoting the school’s Catholic ethos and culture
- Promoting faith formation and development
- Implementing school policies as required
- Giving advice to the principal on issues such as enrolments, school improvement plans and enrolment trends
- Engaging in discussion with the principal about the annual school budget and other financial matters
- Giving advice to the principal about the school Master Plan
- Capital resource planning and maintenance support to the principal
The School Advisory Council is not a forum for individual parent advocacy or special interest representation and does not become involved in the day-to-day management of the school. It does not take on the role of a parent and friends group, a fund raising forum or fete organising committee.
If you are interested in joining the School Advisory Council please contact the Principal, Verona Gridley, to express your interest.