SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

School Council elections are fast approaching and we would love to welcome any new families to apply.

The school council has particular functions in setting and monitoring the school's direction, and have three main responsibilities:

1. Finance: overseeing the development of the school's annual budget and ensuring proper records are kept of the school's financial operation
2. Strategic planning: participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan
3. Policy development and review: developing, reviewing and updating policies that reflect a school's values and support the school's broad direction outlined in its strategic plan.

Other key functions of school councils include:

• Raising funds for school related purposes
• Maintaining school grounds and facilities
• Entering into contracts
• Reporting annually to the school community and the Department
• Creating interest in the school in the wider community
• Representing and taking the views of the community into account
• Regulating and facilitating after-hours use of school premises and grounds
• Operating a children's service at the school.

Nomination forms can be collected from the office from and must be returned by 4:00pm on Friday March the 8th.

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