School Council 2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent School Council election process. We are pleased to confirm that the formation of our 2026 School Council is now complete.

I am delighted to announce that Dave Tynan, Emma McCosh, Simon Rashleigh and Andrew Saunders have been elected as Parent Councillors.

We also welcome Sarah Finney, nominated by SKiPPA as our Community Representative, and Jac Morphy and Emily Glen, who have been elected as Staff Councillors.

All newly elected members will serve two year terms.

In addition:

• Sara Strell has filled the casual parent vacancy created by the departure of Kanchan Mahli and will serve the remaining one year of that term.

   

• Chantel Jose has filled the casual staff vacancy created by Allison Shanahan’s resignation from Council and will serve the remaining one year of that term.

2026 School Council Membership

Below is the full list of our 15 councillors

Parent Councillors

• Emma McCosh – Parent of Gigi (3E)
• Andrew Saunders – Arabella (4B) & Millie (2J)
• Dave Tynan – Ophelia (2J) & Nephele (Foundation J)
• Simon Rashleigh – Oliver (4B) & Julian (1J)
• Sara Strell  – Ava (5A)
• Laura Mullan – Rupert (2J) & Joss (Foundation N)
• Tinne Holst – Clara (5A) & Julius (5M)
• Kara Barbuto – Mackenzie (3E) & Luca (Foundation J)

• Elisa Webb – Orlo (5A)

   

Community Representative

• Sarah Finney (SKiPPA Representative) – Pandora (1J)

   

Staff/DET Councillors

• Neil Scott – Executive Officer
• Jac Morphy
• Emily Glen
• Chantel Jose 

• Angela Golden

   

We are grateful to each member for committing their time, expertise and energy to the governance of our school. School Council plays a vital role in setting strategic direction, overseeing finance and facilities, and ensuring strong governance aligned with our School Strategic Plan.

Our First Meeting – Wednesday 11 March, 6:30pm

Our first meeting of the new Council will take place on Wednesday 11 March at 6:30pm 

The agenda will include:

• Welcoming Nina Taylor MP to discuss school facilities and the disparity in Capital Works funding allocated to our school over the past decade.
• Presentation of our 2025 Annual Report, including reflection on achievements and growth.
• Acknowledgement and thanks to our outgoing councillors for their significant contributions over many years.
• Election of our 2026 office bearers: President, Vice President and Treasurer.

• Our first formal Council meeting of the year, including sub-committee reports and key governance matters.

   

It promises to be a full and important meeting as we begin the work of our new Council and continue to steward the future direction of St Kilda Park Primary School.

Thank you again to all members of our community who support and strengthen our school through their involvement in governance.