Community council
Position Vacant
We hope everyone enjoyed the Disco, Grandparents Day today and we look forward to seeing families at tonight’s BBQ!
The Community Council is advertising a vacant position of an elected parent representative.
We would like to take this opportunity to provide some further information on the Community Council (CC). The St Bede’s community council is made up of the Principal, Parish Priest/Brother, staff members, parent members, and if necessary, people appointed for their expertise. The role of the CC is to assist St Bede’s Primary School to fulfill its mission. The St Bede’s CC is a not-for-profit body and the member’s volunteer.
The Community Council functions include responsibility to take decisions in areas for St Bede’s including but not limited to:
- supporting the development of the Catholic Identity, ethos and mission of the school
- supporting pastoral care strategies in the school community
- promotion of the school in the local community
- developing and monitoring school enterprises, capital and maintenance programs
- to provide student and parent services eg Canteen
- to provide support for school programs for parents
- to provide opportunities for parent social interaction and supportive networks
- to raise money for resources.
The Council meets twice a term, generally a Wednesday evening in week 3 and 7 of term, this can be made up of virtual and in person meetings.
The criteria for membership for the council that members maintain themselves in spiritual growth, motivation, commitment and competence according to the values and traditions of the Catholic Faith, an understanding of local Church policies, a genuine desire to be of service to the school community, have necessary skills to contribute to the work of the council, ability to work collaboratively and constructively with other members, adequate time to give to the council and a willingness to act within the code of ethics for council members.
This vacant position will be advertised for Term 4 to the school community, all nominations will be kept confidential, and nominations will be decided by a vote by the Community Council members.
If you are interested or know of anyone who would be interested, we please encourage you to nominate to be a member of the St Bede’s Community Council.
Nominations to please be emailed including name and contact details to office@stbedesb@cg.catholic.edu.au.
If you would like any further information, please feel free to contact myself or other members of the CC.
Thank you and look forward to seeing families this evening.
Amanda Vardanega
Chair
0427 011 579