School Council

The Allansford & District PS School Council plays a significant role in the life of the school and is one of the many ways you may become involved in the life of the school.

School Council is the major governing body of the school. It comprises of elected parents and department staff whom, as representatives of the school community meet throughout the year, to decide future directions for the school and oversee operations. 

School Council operates a committee structure and membership comprises School Councillors, Staff and other interested parents. They meet regularly to make recommendations to School Council. 

Teamwork, co-operation, collaboration, trust and confidentiality are the hallmarks of effective councils, and we are fortunate that our councils have been highly effective over many years. The sub-committees are: Finance & Facilities + Parents Club Committee.

If being on school council appeals to you, we suggest you have a chat to one of our current councillors or contact our school principal.  You might also wish to visit the DE website.

Our 2025 School Councillors are: 

President: Matt Adams

Vice President: Essie Rogers

Secretary: Kirsty Van Ginneken

Kerryn Arnott, Tracey Patterson, Renae Blake, Lauren White, Renee Prendergast, Narelle McLaren, Rebecca Hunt, Clinton Bell, Matt Solly and Ilona Watkins. 

The Role of School Council

In Victoria, School Councils currently have a variety of roles. Allansford & District Primary School Council's roles include:

• determining the general educational policy of the school

• developing the School Strategic Plan (a document that sets the 4 year direction for schools)

• reporting annually to the School community which, at Allansford, occurs at the Annual General Meeting in March

• acting as a conduit regarding whole school issues, policies and practices

• approving and monitoring the school budget

• developing the student code of conduct

• appointing the Principal and

• generally stimulating interest in the school.