School Council
School Council
The Greythorn Primary School Council is made up of elected parents and staff members. Elections for Council occur in March each year.
Council has responsibility for determining the general educational policy of the school within the guidelines issued by the Minister and embodied within the Education Act. It makes decisions on curriculum, finance, facilities and community relations.
Key Areas of Accountability
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- School Strategic plan – a four year agreement with DET, based on the school’s goals & priorities
- Policies
- Financial administration and budgeting
- Maintenance and improvement of buildings, grounds and fittings
- Employment of ancillary staff
- Contract Cleaning
- Local Selection of the Principal
- Hiring of school buildings
- Encouraging community interest in school activities
Meetings are held in the staff room at 7pm, usually on the third Tuesday of the month during the school term. Members of the school community are welcome to attend these meetings.
The School Council also has various sub-committees. Parent membership on these committees is welcomed. Parents are encouraged to contact School Council members to discuss any relevant issues they would like raised at Council.
Sub-committees
Finance sub-committee
Education sub-committee
Canteen sub-committee
Grounds sub-committee (and facilities hire)
Fundraising/Events sub-committee
Parents and Friends Association [P.F.A.]
The aims of the P.F.A. may be simplified as follows:
1. To aid parent/teacher communication
2. To facilitate social contact within the school
3. To support fundraising activities
4. To fulfil a pastoral care role
5. Public Relations
6. To support and promote parent participation at Greythorn.
P.F.A. provides a forum where all parents can participate and develop a shared parent view. The association cooperates closely with the Principal and School Council. All this is achieved in a friendly relaxed atmosphere where parents can gain an understanding of the education system for the benefit of their students, exchange ideas and develop friendships.
The P.F.A. Annual General Meeting and election of Office Bearers takes place in March each year.
