Ivanhoe Primary School

School Council

The Ivanhoe Primary School Council is made up of elected parents and teachers. Elections for Council occur in February each year.

Council has responsibility for determining the general educational policy of the school within the guidelines issued by the Minister of Education. It makes decisions on curriculum, finance, facilities and community relations.

Areas of responsibility include:

  • Monitoring the direction of the 4 year School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan
  • Policies
  • Financial administration and budgeting
  • Maintenance and improvement of buildings, grounds and fittings
  • Contract Cleaning
  • Local Selection of the Principal
  • Hiring of school buildings
  • Encouraging community interest in school activities

School Council comprises:

  • Ten non-Department of Education elected members
  • Four Department of Education elected members
  • Principal

Meetings are held at the school at 7:30pm twice each term. Members of the school community are welcome to attend these meetings.

School Council Sub Committees

The School Council has six sub committees. Parent membership on these committees is welcomed.

  • Buildings & Grounds Development Committee
  • Facilities Committee
  • Education Committee
  • Finance Committee
  • Out of School Hours Program
  • School Fair Committee