Governing Council

School Governance can be viewed as a system which operates under the principle that education is a shared responsibility and accountability among school community stakeholders. The Governing Council is accountable for the governance of the school by making sure that the school achieves its goals through good management practices. In practice the Governing body is responsible for:

• setting strategic goals
• determining School Policy
• delegating powers, and
• reviewing how well these goals are being achieved

The Principal manages the school within the local policy parameters set by the Governing body and the statewide policy parameters set by The Department.

• providing and maintaining an overview
• developing and reviewing School Policy
• providing strategic direction and planning
• reviewing and monitoring progress

Subcommittees of the Governing Council

Finance - 2 meetings per term

• Monitor the development of the schools' budget
• Receive and evaluate financial reports
• Supporting long term and short term financial management procedures

Assets - 1 meeting per term and needs based

• Management and upkeep of buildings and grounds
• Oversight of Grounds Person and School Cleaning Contractors
• Oversee and inform site strategic plan connected to buildings and infrastructure

OSHC - 1 meeting per term

• Establishing and monitoring guidelines related to OSHC practices and procedures
• Budget management and fee structure management
• Communicating and promoting programs

Canteen - 1 meeting per term

• Establishing and monitoring guidelines related to Canteen practices and procedures
• Overall management of Canteen employees
• Communicating and promoting Healthy Eating programs

Sports - 2 meetings per term

• Coordinate and manage afterschool sports program
• Coordinate SAPSASA school programs
• Develop directions and policies for school sports programs

Community Network Committee - meetings as required

• Support a strong 'Partnership in Learning' between school and families
• To plan school/community events and activities
• Manage and support classroom communication through appointment of class reps.
• Coordinate fundraising activities