Download the application forms below
Parent self nomination form
Nominating another parent
What Is A School Council And What Does It Do?
All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They are legally constituted bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within statewide guidelines. In doing this, a school council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students.
Who Is On The School Council?
For most school councils, there are three possible categories of membership:
- A mandated elected Parent category
- A mandated elected DET employee category
- An optional Community member category
Generally, the term of office for all members is two years. The term of office of half the members expires each year, creating vacancies for the annual school council elections.
Why Is Parent Membership So Important?
Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help shape the direction of the school.
Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging.
Do I Need Special Experience To Be On School Council?
Each member brings their own valuable life skills and knowledge to the role. Councillors may need to develop skills and acquire knowledge in areas that are unfamiliar to them. What you do need is an interest in your child’s school and the desire to work in partnership with others to help shape the school’s future.
What Do You Need To Do To Stand For Election?
This newsfeed item is the official Notice of Election and Call for Nominations. Nominations are open between Friday 15th February and Friday 22nd February.
If you decide to stand for election, you can arrange for someone to nominate you as a candidate or you can nominate yourself in the Parent category. Nomination forms are available from the College’s or click here for self-nomination form or a form to nominate College Parent.
Department employees whose child is enrolled in a school in which they are not engaged in work are eligible to nominate for parent membership of the school council at that school.
Once the nomination form is completed, return it to the principal within the time stated on the Notice of Election. You will receive a Nomination Form Receipt in the mail following the receipt of your completed nomination.
Generally, if there are more nominations received than there are vacancies on council, a ballot will be conducted during the two weeks after the call for nominations has closed.
This year there are two vacancies for parent members.
Remember
- Ask at the school for help if you would like to stand for election and are not sure what to do
- Consider standing for election to council this year.