School Council

School councils govern Victorian government schools and work in partnership with the school community to support strong decision-making and effective school operations. At Murrumbeena Primary School, School Council helps guide areas such as school policy, finance, facilities and community engagement, ensuring decisions reflect the needs of our students and families.

Our Council is supported by four core sub-committees: Education, Finance, Facilities, and Social & Fundraising. Each sub-committee meets to discuss matters within its area of responsibility and reports back to the full School Council when it meets as a collective.

School Council meetings are generally held on the third Monday of each month (with adjustments made around school holiday periods).

We aim to keep this section of the website updated with parent-friendly summaries following each meeting, so families can stay informed about the work of Council.

Education Sub Committee

Convenor: Angela Houghton

Members: Steph McPherson, Brenton Czorny, Maisie Barry and Paula Bain.

School Council Education Sub-Committee Update – 27 April

The Education Sub-Committee met on 27 April to continue its work supporting teaching, learning, and school improvement.

During the meeting, the committee agreed on its purpose and a shared code of conduct to guide how members work together. There was also discussion about how the school sets its goals through the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan, and how the committee supports the review of school policies.

The group explored how the school monitors and reviews policies, using guidance from the Department of Education, to ensure they remain up to date and effective.

We also discussed parent understanding of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme. Committee members felt that while not all parents have in-depth knowledge, they generally feel informed and know where to find further information, particularly through the school website.

The committee reviewed results from the 2025 Parent Opinion Survey. Overall, results were very positive, with our school performing above similar schools and state averages. A focus area identified was School Ethos and Environment, particularly around ensuring parents are aware of the school’s strengths and improvement priorities.

To support this, a draft parent information pamphlet was shared. This resource explains the school’s vision, goals, and improvement actions, as well as providing information about the IB programme. The committee provided helpful feedback, and once updated, the pamphlet will be shared with all families (both digitally and in print) next week.

We are also considering sharing similar updates at the beginning of each term and will be seeking parent feedback on this approach.