2025 School Council Nomination & Election Information

Membership

Our School Council consists of 8 elected parent members, 4 elected members of staff, and the Principal, with two optional School Council appointed community members.

Terms of Office

The term of office is for two years.

Retiring School Councillors: The following members of the School Council retire at the end of this month.

Parents: Mischa Roszac (replaced Zac Cristilis), Simon Maddock & Lisa Meddings* Retiring members are eligible for re-election

Parent Positions Available: 3

Staff: Matt Amery, Eve Campbell, Josh Dowling, Will Sederino

Staff Position Available: 4

* Retiring members are eligible for re-election

Timeline for Elections

Fri 7th Feb:

Call for Nominations.

Nomination forms can be collected and returned to the office.

Fri 14th Feb:

Nominations close 4:00 pm.

Wed 19th Feb: Nominations displayed at School. Election held if required.

Wed 26th Feb: Close of Ballot and Votes counted.

Wed 12th Mar: School Council AGM & School Council Meeting.

What is a school council and what does it do?

All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They are legally formed bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within centrally provided guidelines. In doing this, a school council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students.

Who is on the school council?

There are three possible categories of membership:

A mandated elected parent category.

More than one-third of the total members must be from this category. Department employees can be parent members at their child’s school as long as they are not engaged in work at the school.  

A mandated elected school employee category.

Members of this category may make up no more than one-third of the total membership of the school council. The principal of the school is automatically one of these members.

An optional community member category.

Its members are co-opted by a decision of the council because of their special skills, interests or experiences. DET employees are not eligible to be community members.The term of office for members is two years. Half the members must retire each year, and this creates vacancies for the annual school council elections.

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Important Upcoming Dates at Woodlands PS

Stay tuned, dates to be announced.