SCHOOL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS 2009

Nominations are open for one (1) of the four Parent Member positions for the 2009 School Council. Krisha Adams, our secretary, will be resigning at the end of this year. Thank you Krisha for your contribution to school council, you’ll be missed! The other three parent members will continue for the second year of their terms.

The principle aim of the School Council is in the area of School governance, fostering an environment in which our children will receive a first class education and to assist the school Principal, teaching staff and P&C in the development and endorsement of educational needs and school welfare policies.  As a parent member, you will be required to participate in one School Council meeting per month and act as a liaison between the parent community and School Council.

The School Council is comprised of no more than eleven councillors; four elected parent representatives, at least two teachers, the school Principal, the P&C President (or nominee) and, at most, two appointed community members (from local government/business/industry or other relevant groups). The only stipulation is that there are fewer teachers than parents.

By participating on the Council you can contribute to your child’s education in a very positive way while getting to know the teaching staff and other parents from the school.

If you would like to discuss the requirements of the role in more detail, please contact me on 0412 364 366.

Please return the nomination form by the close of business Tuesday 25th November 2008 to the NWPS School Office, in an envelope marked ‘The Returning Officer’.

Miriam Mulcahy

P&C President