School Council
School councils play a key role in Victorian government schools. School Council is a group of dedicated people, working together with Department of Education and Training (DET) members to improve our school. Participation as a school council member is a rewarding and challenging experience. Council members support the Principal to provide the best possible educational outcomes for students.
School Councils have three main responsibilities:
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Finance - overseeing the development of the school's annual budget and ensuring proper records are kept of the school's financial operation
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Strategic Planning - participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan
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Policy Development and Review - developing, reviewing and updating policies that reflect a school's values and support the school's broad direction outlined in its strategic plan
The School Council President for 2026
Damien Gerrans
Parent Category
Damien Gerrans
Rachel Wolfe
Kim Lockyer
Luke Olver
Celia Geddes
DEECD employee category
Timothy Hall (Term 1 & Term 4)
Janessa Burkhardt (Term 2 & Term 3)
Naima Crisp
Kako Black
Julian Perry
Katrina Fox
Co-opted community members category
Amy Les
Marly Kelleher
Student category
Zac Mahon
Lara Gould
2026 School Council meeting dates
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Monday 23 February
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Monday 30 March - AGM, Special meeting & March meeting (Three separate meetings)
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April - No meeting
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Monday 25 May
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Monday 22 June
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Monday 27 July
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Monday 24 August
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September - No meeting
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Monday 26 October
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Monday 23 November
Becoming Involved with the College
Mansfield Secondary College values contact with parents.
If you have specific skills that you are willing to share, please let the school now.
You may be able to:
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Help coach a sporting team or accompany a team on an interschool visit
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Assist with supervision on excursions and school camps
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Help with the school canteen
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Help with specific jobs that need to be completed from time to time
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Nominate for School Council or become involved in the working parties that are set up for specific tasks
School Council Documents
School Council Elections - Information for Students Seeking Election
School Council Election - Information for Parents
School Council Elections - Information for Parents of Students Seeking Election
Parent member Category - Self Nomination Form
Parent Member Category - Nomination Form
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