What is the Function of School Council?

• Establish the broad direction and vision of the school within the school’s community.
• Ensure student’s best interests are primary.
• Enhance the educational opportunities for students.

What is the Role of School Council Members?

• Parent members bring expertise and views to council on behalf of the whole school community.

Who is on School Council?

There are 3 categories of membership:

• Parent members
• DET employee members
• Community (co-opted) members (optional)

School councillors are elected for a 2-year term.

Terms, rights and responsibilities of community members are the same as those of elected councilors

What about the Elections?

• The Principal conducts the elections.  These are held in March each year.
• If you decide to stand for election, you can arrange for someone to nominate you as a candidate or you can nominate yourself.
• Your nomination form needs to be returned within the time stated on the Notice of Election and Call for Nominations.
• Ballots are only held if more people nominate as candidates than there are positions to fill.
• Make sure you vote and encourage other parents to do the same.

Why would I want to be on School Council?

• It’s a great way to get involved and have a real say in what your school is doing for you child/children.
• It’s a very good way to help present and future students of our school.
• Your child/children may feel a greater sense of belonging with the school.

Do I have what it takes to be on School Council?

• You need to be keen, but don’t need to be an expert.
• You need to be able to work in a team.
• You do need to be prepared to commit the time needed to ensure the of council gets done.
• School Councils work best when they have people from a variety of backgrounds and have different experiences.

School Council meet on the following dates in 2026

Term 1

Tuesday February 24th

Tuesday March 31st (AGM)

Term 2

Tuesday May 5th

Tuesday June 23rd

Term 3

Tuesday August 4th

Tuesday September 8th

Term 4

Tuesday October 27th

Tuesday November 24th

Where can I find out more?

• Principal, Linda Mooseek
• The School Council President, Bruce Goddard
• Volunteer for a sub-committee that interests you.
• Enquire at the office.