Our School Advisory Council (SAC) provides a forum for discussion and discernment, where the parent/guardian voice and perspective are available to inform and support the decisions made by the principal, for the good of the College.
The School Advisory Council's primary role is to provide support and advice on important school matters to support the principal in the context of the DOBCEL governance arrangements.
The School Advisory Council should be a safe place where the principal, parents, and school community members can collaborate to support the principal and school leadership team in their agenda for continuous school improvement.
The role of the SAC includes:
- articulating and enacting the school's vision and mission
- endorsing the school's Catholic ethos and culture
- providing input into and support for the school improvement and strategic plan development and delivery
- actively supporting and promoting child safety practices within the school, including the National Safeguarding Principles for Child Safe Organisations and Ministerial Order 1359
- supporting the processes of school improvement and school review
- supporting the principal in meeting responsibilities and accountabilities for educational outcomes, effective stewardship of resources, master planning and annual reporting
- supporting the principal in the encouragement of family engagement
- supporting the ongoing sustainability of the School Advisory Council and its membership in its succession and learning
- enriching faith formation and development.