School Council

The Kent Park Primary School Council consists of 15 members -

• the Principal

• 4 elected from the staff

• 8 elected from the parents of the children

• and 2 co-opted members.

 Some aims of the Council include:-

• To determine the general educational policy of the school within the Guidelines issued by the Department of Education, Employment and Training

• To act as a forum for the wider school community in relating to curriculum objectives, the use of resources and broad organisational policies.

• To generally stimulate interest in the school and initiate any action considered necessary for the welfare of the school community.

These aims are realised through the workings of five active committees -

• Finance and Fundraising

• Education and Planning

• Buildings and Grounds

• Uniform

• Canteen

These committees are directly responsible to the Council. Reported findings and recommendations form the basis for future decision making and directions in these areas.

Council sees its role as supportive to the Principal and Staff in a general role of providing the best possible educational opportunity for the children attending the school.

Further information about aims, objectives and procedures of the School Council are obtainable on request from the Principal.