Governing Council
Hallett Cove School encourages active participation by parents and community members in the school’s decision making processes, indeed, one of the indicators of a successful school is the degree to which parents and the school are working in partnership to improve the learning outcomes of students.
The school’s governance and strategic directions are provided by the Governing Council which consists of up to 20 people. The composition of the council includes the Principal, three staff members, two students, one member of the Parents and Friends Committee and up to 11 members elected by the school community. The Governing council also has community representatives, including the Member for Black, the Hon David Speirs and representatives from the City of Marion council, Mr Ian Crossland.
Role of the Governing Council
Governing Council meetings are generally held at Hallett Cove School in Weeks 4 and 8 of each school term.
The meetings set the broad direction of the school, including:
- Involve the school community in the governance of the school, helping to set the vision and strategic planning
- Review policies for the school
- Determine the application of the total funding resources of the school
- Monitor and review the Services Agreement with DFE
- Report to the school community and the Minister in relation to the strategic plan, the finances of the school and its operational plans.
- Governing Councils are involved in deliberating upon issues such as school finances and expenditure, grounds, uniform, canteen, Out of Hours School Care and health and safety.
Governing Council Members
NAME | ROLE | TENURE END |
Parent Representatives | ||
Stephen Branch | Chairperson / Parent Representative | March 2023 |
Jay Golley | Deputy Chairperson / Parent Representative | March 2024 |
Kym Pedler | Treasurer / Parent Representative | March 2023 |
Felicity Bieze | Parent Representative | March 2024 |
Claire Bowden | Parent Representative | March 2023 |
Sophie Disley | Parent Representative | March 2024 |
Gary Kupke | Parent Representative | March 2024 |
Paul Sincock | Parent Representative | March 2023 |
Student Representatives | ||
Coby Hard | Student Representative – Student President | December 2022 |
Max Cocks | Student Representative – Student President | December 2022 |
Community Representatives | ||
David Speirs | Community Representative – Member for Black | Ongoing |
Ian Crossland | Community Representative – Councillor for City of Marion | Ongoing |
Staff Representatives | ||
Alyce Robertson | Secretary / Staff Representative | March 2023 |
Craig Duguid | Staff Representative | March 2023 |
Liz vandenBrink | Staff Representative | March 2023 |
Ex-officio Representative | ||
Tony Hall | Principal | Ongoing |
Governing Council Meeting Dates 2022
Tues 24 May, Wed 29 June, Wed 17 August, Wed 21 September, Wed 9 November, Wed 14 December