The governing council is the peak decision and policy-making organisation for all matters relating to Mount Gambier High School.
It is an opportunity for parents, staff, students and community representatives to engage in a number of important functions including:
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planning the school’s strategic directions and priorities
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reviewing policies
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contributing to decisions that directly affect students’ secondary school experience
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ensuring school resources support priorities of the school and improve learning outcomes
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supporting school initiatives and activities
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enabling consultation with the school community on the priorities of the school
Involvement on the governing council includes attendance at meetings twice per term, currently held on Monday evenings at 6.00pm.
Previous members have reported that they enjoy being on governing council because:
• You get to have your say
• You hear what other people think
• You become well informed about what is happening
• You get to know other parents
• You get to understand how the school works
• You learn how things “fit together” at school.
Our sincere thanks go to our current governing council members, whose time and commitment to this important group is both appreciated and valued.
Governing Council Nominations
We wholeheartedly thank the governing council members who are reaching the end of their tenure at the end of this year.
There will be 11 governing council parent member and 2 community member vacancies for 2027.
Retiring members and current or prospective parents are strongly encouraged to consider nominating to be a part of the governing council for 2027.
The nomination process will open on Monday 26 October and close on Friday 11 December. Parent member nominations will be formalised at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Monday 8 February 2027, with student, staff and community member positions confirmed at the first general meeting, which immediately follows the AGM.
You can nominate for the governing council by completing an expression of interest form, which is available on our school website and can also be accessed here. To view the Department for Education (EDU) information regarding Governing Councils please click here.Please also encourage others to nominate.
If you would like more information about the role and responsibilities of the governing council, please contact the school.
Jaime Newell | Executive Services Manager
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