School  Advisory Council

Purpose of the School Advisory Council 

​1. The work of the School Advisory Council is a work of the Gospel. Members of the School Advisory Council share in the mission of the Church.

2. A School Advisory Council exists to offer informed advice to the Canonical Administrator (Parish Priest or Parish Leader).

3. The School Advisory Council’s primary role is to support and give advice to the Principal in matters which affect the ethos of the school. It does not have authority in the management or day-to-day running of the school.

4. It is a representative body, bringing together in a formal way all parties connected with the school.

5. The Advisory Council is subject to:
  • Canon Law
  • Government Legislation
  • Industrial Awards and Agreements and takes into account the policies and advice of
  • Catholic Education System Authorities
 
6. The work of the Advisory Council includes:
  • assisting with articulating and enacting the school’s vision and mission
  • planning for the present and future operation of the school
  • disseminating information about the School and about Catholic Education generally to the school and Parish Community and, where applicable, the wider local community
  • respecting such confidences as determined by the Advisory Council
  • overseeing the finances associated with the school
  • formulating, ratifying and revising school policy
  • assisting the Canonical Administrator in the selection and appointment of the principal
  • assisting the Canonical Administrator and the Principal in the selection and appointment of suitable staff
 
7. The professional areas of curriculum development, teaching and internal management of the school remain the responsibility of the Principal.
 
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School Advisory Council 2020

Ex-Officio Members:
  • Fr Patrick Mugavin (Canonical Administrator)
  • Mr Joshua McElgunn (Principal)

Co-opted Members:
  • Mrs Fiona Fitzgerald (Finance Manager)

Nominated Representative Members:
  • Mr Christopher Soulsby (Chairperson)
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Elected Parent Members:
  • Mrs Andrea Munro
  • Mrs Rhianna Paton
  • Ms Melissa Jacobson
  • Ms Chelsea Miller

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