School Councils play a key role in Victorian government schools. Participating as a school council member is a rewarding and challenging experience. The school council supports the principal to provide the best possible educational outcomes for students.

School councils have three main responsibilities:

• Finance – overseeing the development of the school’s annual budget and ensuring proper records are kept of the school’s financial operation.
• Strategic Planning – participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan.
• 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 of Education and Training (DET)
• representing and taking the views of the community into account
• regulating and facilitating after-hours use of school premises and grounds

School Council Members 2024