School Council Update 

School Council Update Nov 2024 

Welcome to the second edition of the Le Page Primary School Council update. This update aims to create an open line of communication with School Council and the important work it does for the growth, promotion and development of our school. 

School Council’s role is to make decisions that set our school’s direction and ensures the school is run with the best interest of all our students. 

We had a lot to discuss at the November meeting, being our last one for 2024!   

What’s on our Agenda in Nov 2024. 

• Addressing parking and traffic concerns around the school. Kingston Council have come back to the school proposing to change the angled parking in front of the school to parallel parking and removing some of the no standing signs on the southern side of Argus Street. We feel this will be a net loss of one car park. However, will help to improve safety around the school. We will continue to advocate to Council and the State Government for further safety improvements around introducing pedestrian crossings in Friendship Square and to look at more parking and driveway improvements at Le Page Park.
• Reviewed and endorsed the casual dress day policy. The policy will be posted on Compass and displayed on our website along with all other policies. Please ensure you familiarize yourself with it. 
• Endorsed the new uniform agreement with PSW. 
• Discussion around the introduction of a new high achievers’ program being introduced in 2025. 
• Canteen options – 25 responses were received back following the survey. A sub-committee will be created to investigate future options. 
• Gould League options for relocating and freeing up classrooms to expand our growth. The next part of the portable on the upper basketball court will arrive next week. The aim is to use the portables as two classrooms for next year, until the remaining portables arrive, and the Gould League relocates to the upper court.  
• What’s App groups will remain in 2025, albeit with some changes! It’s a reminder that this platform shouldn’t be used for school grievances. If you have any personal concerns they should be raised with your teacher or the school management.  
• How we can improve communication across the school and setting some clear expectations and parameters around communication on the different platforms. 
• 2025 calendar of social club events and school programs was reviewed and endorsed. 
  • Notable dates: 
  • 29 Jan 2025 – students return back to school 
  • 13 Feb 2025 - Family welcome picnic 
  • 17 Feb 2025 - Swimming starts 
  • 5 March 2025 – parent social night 
  • 8 September 2025 – Grade 5/6 camp commences 
  • 13 October 2025 – Grade 3/4 camp commences
  • 5 curriculum days in 2025 (28/1, 7/3, 10/6, 3/11, 19/12) 
• Thank you to the Fundraising and Social committee for all their efforts this year. The target of raising $30,000 this year is sure to be achieved. – Well done and congratulations. 
• 2025 School Council elections, we have three parents positions up for re-election next year, if you are passionate about contributing to the school, please watch out for the communication in the new year regarding Council elections. 

We’d like to thank all the Le Page staff for their ongoing support and great work throughout the year. 

Highlights for me – our first ever musical concert and the art display. Thank you for showcasing our kids’ talents - they were both amazing events. 

Who are the current School Council members. 

Staff – Richard Earl (Secretary), Courtney Mason (Vice Principal), George Danson (Principal) 

Parents - Belinda Griffiths (President), Monique Graham (Vice President), Stefan Conrad (Treasurer), Judith Preston (Social & Fundraising), Sasha Buis – Parent, Alina Bakham – Parent and David Schmidt – Community Member

Feel free to reach out to School Council to raise ideas via email: Belinda.Griffiths@education.vic.gov.au or le.page.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Regards, 

Belinda Griffiths

President, School Council 

Please note – your privacy will be respected, and questions/concerns brought up anonymously unless you request otherwise. These questions should be relevant to general school matters, any personal concerns should be raised with your teacher or the school management.