School Council

School Council News

School Council is meeting this month on Monday 14 October.  Our School Council members will be participating in Governance Training.  This training is aimed at assisting School Council members to have a better understanding of their role and function. Participating as a School Council member is a rewarding and challenging experience. The School Council supports the principal to provide the best possible educational outcomes for students.

School Councils have three main responsibilities:

1. Finance: Overseeing the development of the school's annual budget and ensuring proper records are kept of the school's financial operation.

2. Strategic Planning: Participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan.

3. Policy Development and Review: Developing, reviewing and updating policies that reflect a school's values and support the school's broad direction outlined in its strategic plan.

Other key functions of school councils include:

• Raising funds for school related purposes
• Maintaining school grounds and facilities
• Entering into contracts
• Reporting annually to the school community and the Department
• Creating interest in the school in the wider community
• Representing and taking the views of the community into account
• Regulating and facilitating after-hours use of school premises and grounds
• Operating a children's service at the school.