School Council
The Role of School Council
In Victoria, School Councils currently have a variety of roles. Wembley Primary School Council's roles include:
- determining the general educational policy of the school
- developing the School Strategic Plan (a document that sets the 4 year direction for schools)
- reporting annually to the School community which, at Wembley, occurs at the Annual School Community meeting
- acting as a conduit regarding whole school issues, policies and practices
- approving and monitoring the school budget
- developing the student code of conduct
- appointing the Principal and
- generally stimulating interest in the school
What the School Council is not responsible for includes:
- the day-to-day operations of the school, (such as staffing arrangements),
- concerns relating to individual students,
- complaints about teachers,
- implementation of policies.
At Wembley Primary School, School Council is supported in its work by various sub-committees and action groups:
- Finance
- Education and Policy
- Building and Grounds
- Wembley Parent Group Fundraising and Events
- Out of School Hours Care License Renewal
School Council Standing Orders
School Council Confidentiality Statement
Visitor to School Council Confidentiality Statement
School Councillors for 2024
Our full complement of parents and employees as follows: -
| Parent Representatives | Committee | |
| Rebecca Thomas | School Council President | Finance |
| Helen Harris | School Council Vice President | Education and Policy |
| Paul Meissner | Treasurer | Finance Chair and Buildings & Grounds |
| Alice Taylor | Education and Policy | |
| Russell Hunt | Education and Policy | |
| Lachlan McCallum | Finance and Buildings & Grounds | |
| Eddie Attard | Education and Policy | |
| Employee Representatives | ||
| Katie McClue | Executive Officer | Buildings & Grounds Chair |
| Renee Johnson | Education and Policy Chair | |
| Melanie Irons | Education and Policy | |
| Anna Kikidis | Buildings & Grounds | |
| Loredana Walker | Minute Secretary | |
2025/2026 School Council Meeting Dates:
Monday 17 March 2025
Monday 19 May 2025
Monday 16 June 2025
Monday 18 August 2025
Monday 20 October 2025
Monday 17 November 2025
Monday 15 December 2025 - School Council Meeting /Dinner
Monday 16 February 2026
Monday 16 March 2026 (Last and first meeting of School Council)
All meetings commence at 6:00pm.
Parents are more than welcome to attend school council meetings.
*All visitors must email the school requesting attendance by 4:00pm on the Thursday prior to the Monday meeting.