School Council

Coburg West Primary is governed by a school council. The council consists of Parents and DE&T employees, each group elected for a two year period. There are also coopted members of the community. Our school council is very effective and efficient in its various functions. There is a positive working relationship between all members. Well developed partnerships exist with the wider community and with DE&T.

Amongst the many roles and responsibilities that our school is involved with are:

• Development of the School Charter
• Approval and monitoring of the school budget
• Determining the educational policies and the direction of the school
• Preparing annual reports for the school community
• Developing the school code of conduct and the student dress code
• Approval of various policies mostly developed in one of the sub committees
• In case of a vacancy, play a role in the selection of the school principal
• Stimulating positive interaction in the school community.

Through shared vision, our school council is well prepared for its role in the schools endeavour to improve students’ learning.