St Patrick's Newsletter

SAC 

FUNCTIONS OF THE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Catholic School Advisory Council provides the opportunity for members of the school and parish community to support the mission of Catholic education in the school.  Working with the Principal and the Parish Priest, the members of the Council provide guidance and support to the school community.  The Council operates within the policies and procedures determined by the Catholic Schools Office.  The Principal has responsibility for the day to day leadership and management of the school.  The members of the School Advisory Council are comprised of the Parish Priest, Principal, staff, parent members, co-opted members. The meetings are only attended by members of the Council and are held once a term.  The AGM is normally held in November each year. 

 

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.
  • Ensuring compliance with 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 the Catholic system,  engaging with governments on school funding and other relevant issues.
  • Other matters as requested by the Principal or Parish Priest.

2025 SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

  • Fr Anthony Koppman: Parish Priest
  • Principal: Mr Dallas Hyatt
  • Elected Parent: Mrs Amy Clark
  • Elected Parent: Mr Andrew Wark
  • Elected Parent: Mrs Rebecca Whillock
  • Elected Parent: Mr Henry Williams
  • Elected Parent: Mrs Karen Rizzi

Term 4 SAC AGM Meeting-Tuesday 25th November 2025

A big thank you to Andrew Wark and Bec Whillock, who are completing their four-year term on the School Advisory Committee. We really appreciate their time and dedication to our school community!

This means we have two open spots on the committee. We're now looking for nominations for new members to join us. If you're passionate about helping shape the future of our school, we'd love to hear from you. Please fill in the nomination form below and send it to the school.

 

2026 SAC Nomination Form

 

I …………………………………………… nominate …………………………………..for the Parent Representative position on the School Advisory Council 2026.

 

Parent Representative Position -   

 

Name .............................................. Signature....................................................... Date ..............................

 

(Signature of the person you are nominating)