Parents - School Council
School councils play a key role in Victorian government schools. Participating as a school council member is a rewarding and challenging experience. The school council supports the Principal to provide the best possible educational outcomes for students.
Composition
The School Council consists of 11 members: 7 elected parents, 3 elected staff members, and 1 Principal (Executive Officer).
2024 School Council
Matt Kerby (Principal)
Maddi Davis (Assistant Principal)
Tamara Camilleri (Teacher)
Jolie Larris (Teacher)
Dianne Barresi (Secretary)
Jacob Kantor (Parent / School Council President)
Emma Burrows (Parent / Vice President)
Mike Cormack (Parent / Treasurer )
Shane Gemmola (Parent)
Beth McInnes (Parent)
Ankur Singh (Parent)
All our School Councillors can be contacted using the school email address: coburg.ps@education.vic.gov.au (Put the name of the councillor you wish to contact in the subject line)
School Council 2024 Meeting Dates
Wednesday February 14th
Wednesday March 13th
Wednesday May 15th
Wednesday June 19th
Wednesday July 24th
Wednesday August 21st
Wednesday October 23rd
Wednesday November 20th
Wednesday December TBA (Dinner meeting)
*Currently School Council meets in the Senior School staffroom at 6:00 pm
School Council Committees
Finance:
Mike Cormack (Convenor), Maddi Davis, Matt Kerby and Dianne Barressi
Buildings & Grounds:
Shane Gemmola (Convenor), Jacob Kantor and Emma Burrows
Fundraising:
Beth McInnes (Convenor), Ankur Singh, Daniella Mattielli and Jolie Larris
Grants:
Emma Burrows (Convenor), Beth McInnes and Matt Kerby
School Council Secretary:
Dianne Barresi