All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They have legally formed bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within centrally provided guidelines. In doing this, a School Council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students.
Our 2023 School Council Members
Parent Members:
Rowan Kimber (President), Kate Lomas (Vice President), Nick Sissons, Ryan Staggard, Nuray Tasci, Noriko Yamazaki, Melinda Green, Fartun Muse, Penny Hewson, Lorne Franks.
School Employee Members:
Sarah Nightingale, Gabrielle Panozzo, Kristen P, Sarah Mountain, and Ben Frater
The School Council plays a key role in enhancing the educational opportunities for all students and strengthening community bonds
School Councils have three main responsibilities
- Finance – approving the annual budget and monitoring expenditure
- Strategic Planning – participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan
- Policy Development and Review – developing, reviewing and updating policies that reflect the school’s values and supports the school’s broad direction outlined in its strategic plan
There are also a number of other functions that the school council is responsible for.
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 (TBC)
The Sub Committees formed for North Melbourne Primary School are listed below with School Council membership:
Communication and Engagement: Melinda Green (C), Nuray Tasci, Gabi Panozzo, Penny Hewson, Fartun Muse
Buildings and Grounds: Noriko Yamazaki (C), Ryan Staggard, Nick Sissons, Sarah Nightingale, Rowan Kimber
Finance: Nick Sissons (C), Sarah Nightingale, Ben Frater, Lorne Franks
Biz-E-Kidz: Kate Lomas (C), Kristen Pepyat, Rowan Kimber, Sarah Nightingale
Education: Sarah Mountain (C), Gabi Panozzo, Nuray Tasci, Melinda Green
There is also a Parents and Friends Association, which is accountable to the school council.
We encourage non-school council members to join the Parents & Friends Association to continue to strengthen our community engagement. If you are interested in joining, please contact the school or reach out to Simeon directly.
Our parent councillors
