All government schools in Victoria have a school council. A school council directly influences the quality of education that a school provides to its students. The work of the College Council, among other responsibilities, is to:
- Establish and articulate the broad direction and vision of the school within the school’s community
- Develop and monitor the school Strategic Plan
- Review and update school policies
- Raise funds for school related purposes
- Approve the annual budget and monitor expenditure
- Maintain the school’s grounds and facilities
- Stimulate interest in the school generally
Within the College Council, there are the follow sub-committees which have a mixture of Council Members (staff & student), as well as non-Council Members.
Finance & Facilities
The sub-committee leads the oversight of the finances of the College and the strategic upgrade of facilities. The Business Manager of the College leads the sub-committee through the financials for the previous month(s).
Learning & Wellbeing
The sub-committee reflects on the learning & wellbeing of all students and staff for the previous month(s). Detailed updates from different departments within the school guide strategic conversations.
Two other sub-committees meet on a as needs basis: Advocates for Sports & Physical Activity (ASPA) and Strategic Planning (in line with our 4-year Strategic Planning cycle).
College Council nominations are called for in February each year, and where nominations exceed available places, an election held in March. The Council & Sub-Committee met twice per term at the College.
The College Council President for 2026 is Sam Ricardo.
Members of our School Council
College Friends Of Groups
The FOPA group of parents who are interested in supporting the College’s excellent and extensive Music and Performing Arts programs. They meet twice a term in the lead up to significant fundraising and performance events for the College including the Autumn Festival, Music Showcase, Production and Middle School Production.
FOPA initiates fundraising to purchase and upgrade music and drama equipment. Funds are also raised to help support transport costs to Camps and Performance Assessments.
Please check the College website for upcoming meetings and anticipated music and performance events. If you are interested in joining FOPA please contact Principal Emma Ford or Assistant Principal Rachael Smith.
A parent-teacher-student body supporting the STEAM program at school. The various activities undertaken include fundraising through the annual STEAM futures conference, supporting grant writing proposals and providing the opportunity to students to attend specialist talks in various STEAM fields of study.
For further information, please contact the STEAM Leader, Veena Nair