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:
Each year, School Council approves;
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 Monday evening at 7.00pm in Week 5 of each term.
Our current School Council is comprised of six elected parent/community representatives and 3 members elected from within the school staff. The Principal is an Ex Officio Member.
School Council for 2017/18
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Ian McCallum |
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Paula Adam |
Jed Handmer In 2008/9 I was a member of the small reform team that developed the Independent Public Schools program, increasing autonomy and putting key decisions (e.g. staff appointments) in the hands of school leadership instead of distant bureaucrats. From my observation, Darlington Primary doesn't want for much - it has a happy, emotionally intelligent staff culture, great physical environment, quality leadership, obvious community engagement - and the best canteen in the state. As such I assume the Councillors' main role is not messing up the good standards of community support for the staff that are (co)raising our kids so well. In addition to my lengthy experience of policy, governance, risk management, influencing government agencies, and other things that I assume are relevant... I am more importantly decent on the tools, and keen to explore even more groovy adventure play equipment, learning gardens and amenities |
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Rachel Relf |
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Fiona Gordon She has two daughters the youngest is currently at Darlington in Year 1 the eldest is at Kalamunda Senior High School. She is an active participant in the Darlington Primary School P & C and enjoys being part of such a wonderful community. She loves the community and environment we live in and is committed to sustainability, recycling/repurposing, safety, education and health. |
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Stewart Melrose I am heavily involved in the Hills music scene as both a performer and director and have played a variety of venues as a solo artist and as part of bigger combos and I am presently writing and recording music in my home studio. |
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Anke Steinwandel I am a Registered nurse working in the health system since more than 20 years. Since joining Darlington Primary School, I have been involved in fundraising events, as a canteen and classroom helper. |
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Adrian Woodley |
School Council Minutes
The school is located on a beautiful three-hectare site in the heart of the Darlington village, in the hills east of Perth. In 2012, the school celebrated its Centenary and maintains a long and strong tradition of providing quality education for children from the local area. It is not uncommon for current students to have followed their parents and grandparents in attending the school.