Governing Council

The Governing Council is elected in February each year at the Annual General Meeting where parents are asked to nominate for a two year term. Council meets twice each term with meetings usually between 1 & 1/2 to 2 hours. To aid Governing Council in its role we establish Sub-Committees, Portfolios and Facilitators all of who report to the Council.

Sub Committees

Current Sub-committees include:

Finance
Canteen
Out of School Hours Care

If you don’t want to become a Councilor, perhaps one of the above areas would suit you.

Portfolios

As the need arises we form Portfolio Groups who come together to work on a special project/policy. These groups are usually for a short term only.

Facilitators

A facilitator is a person who takes on responsibility for a specific program/project.

For more information regarding Governing Council or it’s Sub-Committees, Portfolios and/Facilitators please contact our Principal on 8264 3944.

Governance in Schools and Pre-Schools is the responsibility of the Governing Council whose role is directed by the constitution and code of practice. In this model of governance;

The cooperative role of governing council and school staff is emphasized.
Management and governance are clearly separated.
The focus is on improving student learning outsomes.
The broad directions are set and monitored by the governing council.
The site leader and staff are responsible for reporting.
Joint areas of accountability are minimized.

Governing Councils:

Set Broad Directions (in conjunction with the site leader)
Develop Broad Directional Policy
Initiate and Improve Recommendations and Strategies
Site Improvement Plan Consultation
The allocation of resources
Monitor and Report Progress