School Councils

Schools are required to elect a new school council each year with each member being elected for a two year term on a rotational basis. Once elected schools need to submit their school council membership schedule 7 to the regional office. This is due usually as soon as the first meeting of the new school council has taken place.

Training for School Council members. Parents and community members. Four part training program. Each year the regional office runs training for parent members of school council after working hours. This is advertised through edumail. Dates and location of this free training are usually sent out to school early in term one. It is the role of the Principal to notify all interested parties. Review training program. For schools who are undertaking their school review the region offers a single training session for school council presidents and other council members about their role in the review process.

Principal Class training. Each year the region also offers training for new and current Principals. This usuallyoperates in term three.

For more information relating to the operations of school councils please visit the DEECD website.