School Council

The School Council is a body formally constituted under the Education Act.

The purpose of the School Council is to provide Darlington staff and community with opportunities to work together and participate in the decision making processes which inform the school’s planning processes.

Council members take part in:

• establishing and reviewing the school’s objectives, priorities and policy directions;
• financial planning to support the above;
• evaluating the school’s performance in achieving these

Each year, School Council approves;

• the level set for voluntary contributions and charges;
• extra cost option components of the school’s program;
• items for personal use in the educational program;
• arrangements for advertising or sponsorship in relation to the school

The School Council consists of representatives from the school, parent body and community. Terms of office are generally for two years. Parent representatives of the School Council are nominated and elected through a formal process which occurs when necessary.

Parents are welcome to nominate to hold a position on the Council when they become available. They are also welcome to approach members of the Council with concerns, queries or suggestions.

The School Council meets on Tuesday evenings at 7.00pm in Weeks 2 and 7 of each term.

Our current School Council is comprised of six elected parent/community representatives and three members elected from within the school staff. The Principal is an Ex Officio Member.

School Council for 2022

• Ian McCallum (Council Chair)
• Fiona Gordon (Parent)
• Adrian Woodley (Parent)
• Lindsay Earnshaw (Parent)
• Kim Seiler (Parent)
• Melissa Ryan-Gadsden (Staff)
• Bonnie MacKay (Staff)
• Naomi D’Arcy (Staff)
• Andrew Newhouse (Ex Officio Member)

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