School Council


The Coburg West Primary School Council is a group of eight parents, four Department of Education employees (including the Principal) and two co-opted members, who represent the Coburg West Primary School Community Group and Out of School Hours Care subcommittees.

The Council is responsible for:

  • Overseeing the development of the school’s annual budget and ensuring proper records are kept of the school’s financial operation.
  • Participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan.
  • Developing, reviewing and updating policies that reflect the school’s values and support the school’s broad direction outlined in its strategic plan.
  • 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 the after-hours use of school premises and grounds.

The Council usually meets monthly on a Wednesday evening. Parents are welcome to attend school council meetings. If you would like to attend, please contact the office so that we can arrange for a school representative to welcome you to the meeting.


School Councillors

Parent Representatives
Zoe McQuillan - President

Kent Alexander - Vice President
Tom Morris - Treasurer 

Tanya Tribuzio - Secretary

Joel Berry

Jordy Ughetti

Chris Godsil

Angela Pavone

 


Department of Education Representatives
Mark Colagrande - Executive Officer
Dan Copping
Patrizia Amerena - Minute Taker
Matthew Niciak

Andrew Aitken


Co-opted Members
Rebecca Christian - Out Of School Hours Care
TBA - Coburg West Primary School Community Group

Subcommittee Convenors
Tom Morris - Finance
TBA- Coburg West PS Community Group
Rebecca Christian - Out of School Hours Care
Kent Alexander - Building, Grounds and Sustainability

Jordy Ughetti - Marketing & Engagement

 

If you would like to contact our school council President you can email TBA

 

Meeting dates

 

Jan No meeting
Feb 25/02/2026
Mar 25/03/2026
May 13/05/2026
Jun 17/06/2026
Jul 29/07/2026
Aug 26/08/2026
Sep no meeting
Oct 21/10/2026
Nov 18/11/2026
Dec 09/12/2026