School Council

School Councils play a vital role in Victorian government schools. At Thomastown Meadows Primary School, our School Council works in partnership with the school community to help shape the vision and direction of our school. Council members are actively involved in developing and endorsing the School Strategic Plan, ensuring it reflects the needs and aspirations of our students and families.

School Council is the governing body of the school and includes representatives from across the community—parents, Department of Education staff, and community members. The Council is responsible for setting policies within Department guidelines, overseeing the use of school resources, and ensuring the school is working towards its goals.

School Council operates within the framework of:

Education and Training Reform Act 2006
Education and Training Regulations 2017
The school’s Constituting Order

Each School Council is established by an Order of the Minister for Education.

Key Functions

School Council plays an important role in setting and monitoring the school’s direction. Its core responsibilities include:

Finance: Approving and monitoring the school’s annual budget and ensuring accurate financial management.
Strategic Planning: Contributing to and reviewing the School Strategic Plan.
Policy Development and Review: Developing and updating policies that reflect the school’s values and support its goals.

Meetings

School Council meets at least eight times per year, with a minimum of one meeting per term. Meetings are typically held on Thursdays at 5:30 pm. The Council President chairs each meeting, and all members are expected to attend regularly.

Our Commitment

The Thomastown Meadows Primary School Council is committed to acting in the best interests of the school at all times. Our members are passionate, dedicated, and focused on supporting positive outcomes for all students.

2026 Members of School Council

President	Mai El Salloum
Vice President	Anthony Mancusso
Treasurer	Fassail Sobh
Executive Officer (Principal)	Fiona Rosa
Department of Education nominees (Assistant Principal)	Gemma Albress
Department of Education nominees (Assistant Principal)	Michelle deHaan
Parent Representative	Stephanie Sobh
Parent Representative	Adibeh (Debbie) Safatli
Parent Representative	Elizabeth Coreselli

At present, there is still one parent member position vacant. If you are interested, please enquiry at the office.