SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTION

An election is to be conducted for members of the school council of Leongatha Primary School.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the school and must be lodged by 4:00pm on:  Monday, 23rd February 2026

The terms of office, membership categories and number of positions in each membership category open for election are as follows:

Parent Member

one year term of office - March 2026 to March 2027

One (1) position

Parent Member

two year term of office - March 2026 to March 2028

Four (4) positions

School employee Member

two year term of office - March 2026 to March 2028

Two (2) positions

If the number of nominations is less than the number of vacancies, a notice to that effect calling for further nominations will be posted in a prominent position at the school and communicated via compass. If we receive more nominations than available, an election process will follow.

When Does School Council meet?

Every fourth Monday of the month at 5:30pm

How can I nominate?

You can nominate by completing a nomination form and returning it to the school office or emailing your nomination form to hdrury@leongathaps.vic.edu.au by 4pm Monday 23rd February, 2026.

Nomination forms are attached.  Hard copies are also available at the school office.

What do you need to do to stand for election?

Parent members are required to hold a valid Working with Children Clearance (WWWC) to nominate for a position on school council. The only exception to this requirement is parents who are also teachers and currently hold VIT registration.

How do I get a Working with Children Clearance, and does it cost money?

You can apply for a Working with Children Check (WWCC) through the Services Victoria website.

School council members are volunteers which means that applying for a WWCC is free.