School Advisory Council

The key functions of the St Columba's School Advisory Council are to provide advice on education matters relating to whole of parish including the school. The purposes of the School Advisory Council are to:
 

• act as an advisory body to the parish priest and principal, on matters concerning education in the parish

• act as a forum for discussion on matters concerning education in the parish primary school

• provide a link between the parish priest, principal, teachers and parishioners in relation to the provision of Catholic education in the parish community

• promote community development by fostering a strong interrelationship between parish and the parish primary school, Catholic secondary colleges and pre-schools

Responsibilities include:

• promote the Catholic ethos of the school and to support the Religious Education programs

• provide advice on the development and review of school policies

• plan for the future of the parish primary school and its ability to accommodate future enrolments

• provide advice on budget planning and finance-related matters

• contribute to the selection process for the school principal

• ensure the appropriate provision of faith development and RE programs for children attending Government schools

• foster adult education in faith