SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

FUNCTIONS OF THE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

The School Advisory Council has responsibility to advise in the following areas.

  • The development of the Catholic identity, ethos and mission of the school.

  • The pastoral care strategies in the school community.

  • Promotion of the school in the local community.

  • Ensuring compliance with the ACNC Regulations by school associations and committees such as the P&F.

  • Development of local strategic plans (finance, buildings, resources) and contributing to diocesan educational strategic planning.

  • Facilitation of school community responses in conjunction with Catholic system leadership by the NCEC, CEC, BCCS and CSO in engaging with governments on school funding and other relevant issues.

  • The preparation and publication to the parish and school community of an Annual School Advisory Council Report.

  • Supporting opportunities for parent engagement in student learning.

  • The provision of opportunities for parents for social, community and parish interaction and for parents to form supportive networks.

  • Other matters as requested by the Principal or Parish Priest.

2024 SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

  • Fr Chris Onuekwusi (Ex-officio: Parish Priest)

  • Mr John Clery (Ex-officio: Principal)

  • Renee Dunst (Member drawn from the staff: Assistant Principal)

  • Katie Daley (Member drawn from the staff: Assistant Principal)

  • Amanda Doyle (Member drawn from the staff)

  • Michael Mulligan (Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in November 2019

  • Narelle Moore (Secretary: Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in March 2022

  • Daniel Gillett (Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in March 2022

  • Fletcher Davies (Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in November 2019

  • David Ison (Chairperson: Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in November 2020

  • Mitch Jones (Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in March 2024

  • Jess Kidd (Elected Member) - Elected for 1st term in March 2024

  • Bec Johnson (PT&F Representative)

Next Meeting (AGM): 4th March 2025 at 6pm