From Daniel and Anna

School Council Elections

We have a great School Council here at Kilsyth Primary School.  A group of commited parents, staff and community members who take on the responsibility of governing the school.

At the beginning of each year we call for nominations and hold an election for new School Council Members.  The term for membership is 2 years.  This year we have 2 parent positions open for nomination.

Parents on School Councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help shape the direction of the school.

Those parents who become active on a School Council find their involvement satisfying in itself and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging.

The most obvious way to become involved is to vote in the elections. However, a ballot will only be held if more people nominate as candidates than there are positions vacant.

I encourage you to seriously consider standing for election as a member of the School Council or encouraging another person to stand for election.  You can read more about the process on the DET Website.

A notice board will be put up outside the General Office next week and will provide an overview of the process and nomination forms available for parents.  The nomination forms will also be emailed out next week.

School Council Election Timeline

• Monday 19/2/2024 -Notice of election and call for nominations
• Monday 26/2/2024 - Closing date for nominations
• Wednesday 28/2/2024- List of candidates and nominators will be posted and Ballot papers distributed (if election required)
• Wednesday 13/2/2024 - Ballot closes (if required)
• Friday 15/3/2024 - Outcome announced
• Thursday 21/3/2024 - First meeting of new School Council