WE WORK TOGETHER
Our principal, Dr Esme Capp, and our staff are responsible for the programs and day to day operation of Princes Hill Primary School.
The council develops policies, maintains the facilities and grounds, oversees financial operations, encourages community participation, and manages the Out of School Hours Care service. Principles and procedures, known as standing orders and terms of reference, guide the council’s activities.
School Council is structured to represent the joint interests and responsibilities of teachers and parents in the education of our children. Our council comprises 15 members: 9 parent members and five Department of Education and Training (DET) members, including our principal, who serves as chief executive officer representing DET. Councillors serve a two-year term, with half the council standing for election each year. Elections are held before March 31 each year.
Our School Council invites all parents to nominate to participate in its work and activities, particularly through its sub-committees. Parents are welcome to attend the School Council meetings, and the meeting minutes are available through the office. School Council articles are published in the school newsletter.
Any school community member can join the sub-committees. Membership of the School Council is not a prerequisite, but all members of sub-committees must be approved by School Council.
Supporting Dr Capp and her team is an active and engaged School Council.
School Council Members 2024 and Sub-committees
Chief Executive Officer: Dr Esme Capp
President: Monique Halliday
Vice President: Kirsten Douglas
Treasurer: Benjamin Mitra-Kahn
Secretary: Emma Hoppe
School Council Parent members: Nicole Turner, Maddie Witter, Stewart Thorn, Benjamin Mitra-Khan, Graham Preston, Darren Leete, Emily White, Emma Hoppe
School Council Staff members: Amanda Baseggio, Richard Olsen, Toni Kerr & Ruby Georgiou
Community Member: Kristen Douglas
Finance – Convenor: Benjamin Mitra-Kahn
School Council members: SC President, Esme Capp, Amanda Baseggio
Community Engagement and Community Events (incl. Fundraising) – Convenor: Nicole Turner
School Council members: Darren Leete, Emily White, Emma Hoppe
Community Members: Kristen Douglas
Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) – Convenor: Stewart Thorn
School Council members: Toni Kerr, James Fletcher, Mandy Hobson
Policy – Convenor: Maddie Witter
School Council members: Graham Preston, Stewart Thorn, Ruby Georgiou, Richard Olsen