School Council 2026 

School Council President Update June 2026

Welcome to the third edition of the Le Page Primary School Council update for 2026. 

Just a reminder that 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. 

What was on our Agenda. 

Discussed and approved this month’s finance motions. 

Swimming program has been successful at the new venue, (Mentone Grammar) Mr Bradley to look at securing the schools 2027 dates. 

We endorsed the design of a LPPS beanie to form part of the PSW school uniform catalogue. – Look out for these!   

The last day of term casual dress day was discussed and new communications to go to parents to ensure it’s clearer that it is a ‘free dress day’. 

ICAS assessment program was discussed, more information to be shared with families on this matter.   

We still haven’t received any update from the VSBA on when the Gould League will be relocated to the northern section of the school. Once details are known we will send through details.

The School Council will submit a response to the Australian Education Union regarding the call for submissions to the national public school infrastructure inquiry.

School Council Representative for 2026 will be: 

Staff – Madeleine Simos (Secretary), Courtney Mason (Vice Principal), George Danson (Principal) 

Parents - Belinda Griffiths (President), Sasha Buis (Vice President), David Jobson (Treasurer), Renate Axford (Social & Fundraising), Alina Bakham, Judith Preston & Sarah Fenton (Parents)

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

2026 Council meeting dates: Tuesday’s 4 Aug, 15 Sept, 27 Oct, 24 Nov 

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.