School
Council

The School Council is made up of representatives from parents, staff and the wider community. Together with the Principal, the School Council plays an important role in supporting the governance and strategic direction of the school. As a self-managing school, Malvern Valley Primary School is responsible for making key decisions that support the best interests of our students and school community.

The key responsibilities of School Council include:

• Providing advice to the Principal on the educational needs and priorities of our school community
• Overseeing the maintenance and care of school buildings and grounds
• Ensuring essential services are maintained and operating effectively
• Supporting the management and expenditure of funds raised through school levies, voluntary contributions, fundraising activities and government grants
• Promoting engagement and interest in the school community and supporting staff
• Enhancing student learning opportunities through the provision of additional resources, equipment and facilities not otherwise funded by government

School Council is supported by a number of sub-committees, including:

• Finance
• Facilities and Grants
• Curriculum, Policy and Wellbeing

Elections for School Council are held annually in Term 1. The election process and results are communicated via the school newsletter.

We warmly encourage families who are interested in contributing to the direction of the school to consider becoming involved. If you would like to join a sub-committee or learn more, please contact the Principal or a current School Council member.