School Council

What is School Council?

All government schools in Victoria have a School Council. They are legally formed bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within centrally provided guidelines. In doing this, a School Council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students. Nominations for parents wanting to become involved in School Council are called for in March each year.

Want to get involved?

There are various opportunities for involvement in the committees of School Council. These committees are open to all parents, not just those from the School Council. Teachers are also represented on our committees, however the participation of parents in the range of committees strengthens our entire school community and ensures that Apollo Parkways remains a vibrant progressive school. 

Join a Sub Committee?

Sub Committees serve as advisory bodies to the School Council and assist Council with their activities. Sub Committees regularly report at School Council meetings to provide advice and make recommendations, however School Council has the final responsibility for decisions. Sub Committees are open to non-school council members and provide members of the school community an opportunity to become involved in school planning and council matters. Sub Committee meetings are held twice a term.

  • Out of School Hours Care Sub Committee

  • Events Sub Committee

  • Grounds Sub Committee

  • Finance Sub Committee

  • Policy Sub Committee

School Council members & schedule for 2024

 

Parent Representatives

Ru Thomas – President

Tim Fleet – Vice President

Libby McKellar – Treasurer

Jayde Bishop

Travis McKellar

Ankul Mather

Sahan Fernando

Vensa Jovanovska

Venny Dhanwani

Marisa D’Amico

Department of Education Representatives

Doreen Montgomery (Principal)

Leah Coulson (Assistant Principal)

Michelle Sanders (Assistant Principal)

Vanessa Cutcliffe (Business Manager)

Louise Reid (Educator)

Rosie Morgan (Educator)

 

School Council meetings 2024

Monday 19th February

Monday 18th March (AGM)

Monday 20th May

Monday 17th June

Monday 29th July

Monday 9th September

Monday 21st October

Monday 18th November

Sub Committee Meetings 2024

Convenors will organise Webex links for meetings, giving families the flexibility to attend. Meeting links will be published in the newsletter. Meetings will be held in the week beginning:

Monday 4th March

Monday 6th May

Monday 3rd June

Monday 22nd July

Monday 19th August

Monday 7th October