Governing Council
Governing councils work with the site leader Principal to help set and monitor the direction of a site.
A governing council meets regularly to talk about the direction for the site. The timing of meetings can be different for each site, but it’s no less than twice a term in week 4 and 8.
Meetings are a big part of being on a governing council, but it’s not only that. In your role on the council, you might:
In your role on a governing council, you work with the Principal to:
- involve the local community
- develop and approve local policies
- set the broad direction and vision of the site
- monitor and review the site improvement plan
- be the employing authority of some services, including OSHC and canteen.
The Principal works with governing councils to:
- give educational leadership
- carry out the site’s policies
- carry out the site improvement plan.
We meet twice a term & parent representatives are elected at the AGM for a 2 year term.
All meetings begin at 6.30p.m.
Governing Council Constitution - Click Here
2022 Governing Council Charipserson email : Natalia.Rudaya814@schools.sa.edu.au
Governing Council Sub-Committees
We have a number of sub-committees that parents are invited to join :
- Grounds & Maintenance
Collaborates with the Principal to enable the strategic directions of the College to be supported. Makes recommendations about future development. Encourages and plans for the improvement of the College grounds.
- Fundraising – Events
Raise money for school, organise fun family events & school activities for the community.
- Canteen
Review food options at the canteen under the Right Bites program to promote healthy eating.
- Uniform
Assess uniform needs & arrange them into Summer & Winter.
- OSHC
School childcare – before & after school program.
- Sport
Organising our After School sports program, health & fitness.
- Finance
Ensures the smooth running operations of the school, budgets, fees & resources.
- SRC
Student Voice – representatives from each year level communicate to school their peers needs.
- Parents & Friends
All new parents & community members can exchange information & seek help from one another. We have a closed Face Book group “Plympton Parents & Friends” if you’re looking for contacts.
Leave your name & contact numbers – advise what interests you most & you will receive an email before the Annual General Meeting.
Volunteers
The school runs best with your assistance & we welcome any help you can provide. Helpers in the Canteen, assistants on school excursions.
Further information
DfE: What a governing council does
Responding to Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care
South Australian Working with Children Check
Governing Council Training