School Council


The School Council establishes the broad direction and vision of the school. School Council sets school policies, which are implemented by the Principal and staff. Council is comprised of parents, staff and community members, who work together to ensure the smooth operation and ongoing development of the school. The Council has a number of sub-committees to oversee specific areas of the school’s operation.

 

Who is on School Council?

  • Parent members
  • DET employee members
  • Community members

 

School Council Activities:

  • Develop and monitor the school’s Strategic Plan
  • Develop, monitor and evaluate Student Engagement Policy (incorporating values and philosophy; rights and responsibilities; attendance and positive behaviours; actions and consequences)
  • Develop and review policies, goals and priorities
  • Approve and monitor annual school budget, including fundraising activities
  • Maintaining and improving school facilities and grounds
  • Promoting and representing school in wider community

Being a councillor is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. It provides an opportunity to directly influence policies and school operation that relate to your child’s education and experiences at Donvale Primary School. Councillors draw on their personal and business skills to benefit the school. Councillors are elected for a two year term, with half of the Council positions vacated each year.

 

The positions for 2025 School Council were elected as follows:

 

Elected Executive:

President: Leah Martini

Secretary: Emma Farrington

 

Members:

DET Members:

Michelle Rassias – Executive Officer

Sandy Bryant

Emma Farrington

Jayde Valentine

Parent Members:

Leah Martini

Sam Chun

Amelia Davatzis

Danielle Svede

Sarah Lacy

Justin Cavenagh

Community Member: TBA

 

Sub committee Members:

  • Finance – (Michelle Rassias – Leader): Sandy Bryant, Leah Martini, Justin Cavenagh, Sam Chun
  • Education & School Policies - (Jayde Valentine – Leader): Danielle Svede, Sarah Lacy
  • Buildings and Grounds - (Michelle Rassias – Leader): Amelia Davatzis, Emma Farrington

School Council Meetings 2025

March 18th

May 20th

July 1st

 


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