School Council 2021
Our 2021 School Council Members are:
President: Melinda Green
Vice President: Megan Cusack
Treasurer: Nick Sissions
Secretary: Gen Kelly
Parent Members:
Nuary Tasci, Melinda Green, Noriko Yamazaki, Nick Sissons, Simeon Branca, Emily Miller, Joy Cassidy, Megan Cusack
School Employee Members: Sarah Nightingale, Hilary Guymer, Kristen Pepyat, Gabrielle Panozzo
School Community Members: Amith Nag Dasari, Genevieve Kelly
The School Council plays a key role in enhancing the educational opportunities for all students and strengthening community bonds. All School Councils are encouraged to have a number of sub committees to assist in the work that needs to be done. Sub Committees provide advice and make recommendations to School Council.
Sub-Committees
The Sub Committees formed for North Melbourne Primary School are listed below with School Council membership.
Finance: Nick (convenor), Sarah, Megan, Amith
Biz-E-Kidz: Joy (convenor), Kristen, Melinda, Sarah
Parents & Friends: Simeon (convenor), Emily, Gen, Hilary
Education: Sarah (convenor), Gabi, Nuray, Kristen, Melinda, Amith, Nick
Building & Grounds: Noriko (convenor), Sarah, Emily, Amith, Hilary, Joy
We encourage non-school council members to join the Parents & Friends Sub Committee to continue to strengthen our community engagement. If you are interested in joining please contact the school or reach out to Simeon directly.
Our 2020 School Council Members are:
Members:
Sally Naylor, Paul Von Chrismar, Genevieve Kelly, Nick Oliver, Joy Cassidy, Laura Lynch, Sarah Nightingale, Megan Cusack, Melinda Green, Hilary Guymer, Gemma Bamworth, Kirsten Pepyat, Nuray Tasci, Simeon Branca, Will Chang
President: Melinda Green
Vice President: Megan Cusack
Minute Secretary: Gen Kelly
Committees
Finance Committee
Convenor: Sally Karlovic
Members: Anne Wrigley, Sarah Nightingale, Wil Chang, Nick Oliver
Meeting time: 5:30 pm, Thursdays, one week before School Council
Biz-E-Kidz
Convenor: Joy Cassidy
Members: Kristen Pepyat, Gemma Bamforth, Melinda Green, Sally Karlovic
Meeting time: 8 am, Monday morning, week of School Council
Parents & Friends Committee
Convenor: Simeon Branca
Members: Gen Kelly, Joy Cassidy, Hilary Guymer
Meeting time: 7:30 pm, Tuesday, one week before School Council
Education Committee
Convenor: Sarah Nightingale
Members: Kristen Pepyat, Nuary Tasci, Laura Lynch, Melinda Green, Gemma Bamforth
Meeting time: 8 am, Tuesday morning, week of School Council
Buildings & Grounds Committee
Convenor: Paul von Chrismar
Members: Joy Cassidy (Active transport subcommittee), Megan Cusack, Hilary Guymer, Sally Karlovic, Sarah Nightingale
Meeting time: 8 am, Friday morning, one week before School Council
Contact Details
If you wish to make contact with any of the above council members please email on this address marked attention to the Committee Convenor.
Our 2019 School Council Members are:
Joy Cassidy, Nick Oliver, Laura Lynch, Brent McDonald, Paul Von Chrismar, Pam Newton, Georgette Antonas, Gen Kelly.
Staff Members: Sarah Nightingale, Matthew Schouten, Sally Karlovic, Tyson Smith, Tom McCormick
Co-opted Members: Megan Cusack & TBA
Position Holders: Nomination for President - Pam Newton, Nomination for Vice President - Paul Von Chrismar, Minute taker - Gen Kelly
Our School Committees are:
Finance Committee
Pam Newton (C), Sarah Nightingale, Anne Wrigley, Matt Schouteten, Tyson Smith, Sally Karlovic, Nick Oliver
Parents and Friends Committee
Georgette Antonas (C), Joy Cassidy, Gen Kelly
Building and Grounds Committee
Paul Von Chrismar (C), Laura Lynch, Tyson Smith, Sally Karlovic, Megan Cusack, Cat Coley
Education Committee
Sarah Nightingale (C), Gen Kelly, Matt Schouteten, Brent McDonald, Gabrielle Panozzo, Ben Frater
Biz-E-Kidz Committee
Tom McCormick (C), Sally Karlovic, Nick Oliver, Sharon Goodwin