Your 2020 School Council

Our principal works closely with parents, staff and students to develop recommendations and strategies to achieve the broad site directions that are jointly set with the council.

When working together at Gilles Street Primary School we respect and follow our agreed upon Essential Understandings by:Our principal works closely with parents, staff and students to develop recommendations and strategies to achieve the broad site directions that are jointly set with the council

  • Always assuming positive intent
  • Respecting and valuing other people's ideas (address the issue not the person)
  • Showing courtesy and respecting confidentiality at all times
  • Listening actively and interacting in discussions without being interrupted
  • Structuring time and climate to allow equitable opportunities for thinking and constructive discussion
For more information on the function of the School Council and the role of governance in schools and preschools click here.

2020 School Council Members

Emma Anderson - Co-Chairperson
Matt Byrne - Joint Chairperson
Ramesh Segaran - Treasurer
Ben Sellar - Secretary
Samreen Iqbal
Emily Bourke
Doreen Begovic
Matt Stuckey
Satu Teppo
David Conroy

The council has standing members who represent the staff and community:
Michael Bawden (Principal)
Ginny Pryor (Staff Rep)
Rachael Tennant (Staff Rep)