Our Community - School Council

School council strengtherns community confidence in the school and helps to build and secure the school's reputation.

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
  • creating interest in the school in the wider community
  • representing and taking the views of the community into account
  • regulating and facilitating after-hours use of school premises and grounds
  • operating a children’s service at the school.

The 2023/2024 WARRNAMBOOL EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL COUNCILLORS are:  

President - Clinton Hill (parent member)

Vice President - Samantha Pereira (parent member)

Treasurer - Michael Smith (parent member)

Marina Milich (Principal), Ann Dwyer (DET Member) Leanne Ross (minute taker), India Thomas (DET member), Ali Smith (DET member), Essie Rogers (DET member), Garth Baulch (community member), Eli Cowling (parent member), David Long (parent member), Hafey Rock (parent member), Phillip Dennis (parent member), Billy Gardner (parent member).

The term of office for school councillors is two years with elections held each February/March. The School Council and Finance sub-committee usually meet monthly. All parents are encouraged to consider nominating for Council vacancies, or attending sub-committee meetings.

  • raising funds for school related purposes
  • maintaining school grounds and facilities
  • entering into contracts
  • reporting annually to the school community and the Department
  • creating interest in the school in the wider community
  • representing and taking the views of the community into account
  • regulating and facilitating after-hours use of school premises and grounds
  • operating a children’s service at the school.