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A Message from the School Council

 

As the year draws to a close, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful work and commitment of the RNPS School Council throughout 2025.

 

Our council members work tirelessly behind the scenes to support the school in many areas, and their efforts often go unnoticed. I would therefore like to sincerely thank the following members for their ongoing dedication this year:

 

  • Elspeth De Fanti (Vice President)
  • Andrew Willis (Treasurer)
  • Karina Stocker
  • Mai Dando
  • Michael Stagg
  • Kathleen Mendan
  • Darryn Embling
  • Sally Crook

  • Peter Payne

     

I would also like to extend my thanks to Ken Chatterton, Kris Johnson, Ricarda Lillis, Felicity Love, Shannon Tibballs, and Jack O'Brien, who represent the school and form an integral part of our meetings throughout the year.

 

On behalf of all our council members, I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful break spent with family and friends.

 

We truly have a great school.

 

Merry Christmas!

 

Scott Nixon                                                                          Elspeth De Fanti  

School Council President                                                  Vice President

 

  

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School Council 2026

 

From 2026, parents, carers and community members who would like to join the school council need a working with children (WWC) clearance to nominate. If you are considering nominating for school council, and don’t already have a WWCC, I encourage you to apply for a volunteer WWC check as soon as possible. This will allow for processing times, which are estimated to be from 3 to 12 weeks. 

 

Please note that if you do not hold a WWC clearance, you will not be able to nominate for school council, so it is vital that you prepare in advance. Obtaining a WWC clearance is free for volunteers, and you can apply online at Service Victoria. 

 

When applying for your volunteer WWC check, please nominate the Department of Education as the organisation you are working for.

 

If you already hold an employee WWC clearance, you do not need to obtain a volunteer WWC clearance to nominate for school council.

 

Victorian Institute of Teaching-registered teachers and school students who are interested in joining school council are not required to obtain a WWC clearance. 

 

Current parents and community members of school council do not need to apply for a WWC check immediately. Current members only need a WWC clearance if their term ends and they wish to nominate or be co-opted again. 

 

For more information, refer to Ministerial Order 1280 (Constitution of Government School Councils) 2020.