School Council

What is School Council?

All government schools in Victoria have a School Council. They are legally formed bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within centrally provided guidelines. In doing this, a School Council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students. Nominations for parents wanting to become involved in School Council are called for in March each year.

Want to get involved?

There are various opportunities for involvement in the committees of School Council. These committees are open to all parents, not just those from the School Council. Teachers are also represented on our committees, however the participation of parents in the range of committees strengthens our entire school community and ensures that Apollo Parkways remains a vibrant progressive school. 

Join a Sub Committee?

Sub Committees serve as advisory bodies to the School Council and assist Council with their activities. Sub Committees regularly report at School Council meetings to provide advice and make recommendations, however School Council has the final responsibility for decisions. Sub Committees are open to non-school council members and provide members of the school community an opportunity to become involved in school planning and council matters. Sub Committee meetings are held twice a term.

  • Out of School Hours Care Sub Committee

  • Events Sub Committee

  • Grounds Sub Committee

  • Finance Sub Committee

  • Policy Sub Committee

School Council members & schedule for 2026

 

Parent Representatives

Tim Fleet

Heidi Miller

Jayde Bishop

Travis McKellar

Marisa D’Amico

Sahan Fernando

Ankul Mathur

Jessica Bryceson

Lauren Davidson

Anisha Chopra

Department of Education Representatives

Doreen Montgomery (Principal)

Leah Coulson (Assistant Principal)

Michelle Sanders (Assistant Principal)

Vanessa Cutcliffe (Business Manager)

Louise Reid (Educator)

Rachael May (Educator)

 

School Council meetings 2026

• Wednesday 18th February

• Wednesday 18th March – AGM

• Wednesday 20th May

• Wednesday 17th June

• Wednesday 5th August

• Wednesday 9th September

• Wednesday 28th October

• Wednesday 25th November

Sub Committee Meetings 2026

Convenors will organise Webex links for meetings, giving families the flexibility to attend. Meeting links will be published in the newsletter. Meetings will be held in the week beginning:

• Week of 2nd March

• Week of 4th May

• Week of 1st June

• Week of 20th July

• Week of 24th August

• Week of 12th October

• Week of 9th November