School Council

The Role of School Council

School Council is a legally formed body that is given powers to set the key directions of the School. It is the major governing body of the school and decides future directions for the school and oversees the school’s operation. The role of School Council is:-

To establish broad direction and vision of the school within the learning community.
To develop and monitor the School Strategic Plan.
To develop, review or update school policies that fall within a School Council’s responsibilities.
To raise funds for school related purposes.
To approve the annual budget and monitor expenditure.
To have general oversight over the school grounds and buildings.
To report annually to the school community and to the Department.

School Council Members 2022

Executive Officer	Ms Helen Freeman (School Principal)
Parent Representative	Mr Eric Huppe (President)
Parent Representative	Mrs Julie Jago-Kerr (Vice President)
Parent Representative	Mr Maulik Shah CA (Treasurer)
Parent Representative	Ms Sharon Burgess
Parent Representative	Mrs Sisi Liang
Parent Representative	Ms Elaine Wong
Parent Representative	Ms Kelly Sotiriadis
Parent Representative	Mr Rujul Sutariya
DET (Staff) Representative	Ms Jessica Jason
DET (Staff) Representative	Ms Clare Searle
DET (Staff) Representative	Ms Rebecca Stonehouse-Melke

How To Join

You don’t need specific experience or prerequisites – any parent or carer is eligible to nominate for School Council. All you need to be is curious about the school, be available to attend monthly meetings, and work on a sub-committee. A new School Council is formed every March via nomination, and voting is held if there are more candidates than vacancies.

For more information about joining the School Council, contact:-

Mr Eric Huppe, President on 9802 5277 or eric.huppe@education.vic.gov.au
Ms Helen Freeman, Principal on 9802 5277 or helen.freeman@education.vic.gov.au