School Council

At Lalor North Primary School, we value strong partnerships between families, staff, and the broader community. One of the most important ways parents and community members can contribute to our school is through active participation in our School Council.

Who Makes Up the School Council?

The School Council is comprised of:

Parents and guardians (making up more than one-third of the total membership)
The Principal
Elected school staff
Community members (as appointed)

Please note that a parent member whose child no longer attends Lalor North Primary School becomes ineligible to serve as a parent representative.

School council elections are held in February or March each year. All parents or guardians of students enrolled at the school are eligible to vote for parent members, and staff vote for staff members. School council members are elected for approximately a two-year term.

The School Council offers the opportunity for wider participation by parents through various sub-committees. A number of these sub-committees operate to help with the smooth running of the school and include; Facilities, Education and Finance. The sub-committees meet monthly and report back to the School Council. Interested parents are warmly invited to attend or join any committee that interests them and help to contribute to improvements for students of Lalor North Primary School.

School Council Responsibilities

The School Council plays a vital role in the leadership and governance of our school. Its key responsibilities include:

Finance – overseeing the development of the school’s annual budget and ensuring proper records are kept of the school’s financial operation.
Strategic Planning – participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan which guides long term school improvement.
Policy Development and Review – developing, reviewing and updating policies that reflect the Lalor North Primary School values and support the school’s broad direction outlined in its strategic plan.

Additional Key Functions

Fundraising for school initiatives and improvements
Maintaining and enhancing school buildings and grounds
Entering into contracts that support school operations
Reporting annually to the school community and the Department of Education
Representing and reflecting the views of the broader school community
Managing the after-hours use of school facilities
Supporting the operation of any children's services run at the school