Michael Lane
Chair of School Council
Meet the members of our School Council, who are responsible for the overall governance of our school.
The St Peter’s Woodlands School Council has responsibility for the overall governance of the school.
It acts as the custodian and guardian of the organisation and has control and management of the school and its property. It is also a source of collective leadership within the school in partnership with the Principal.
School Council is governed by the Constitution of St Peter’s Woodlands and members of School Council have legal and ethical responsibilities. Most decisions are made collaboratively without formal motions and candid, independent discussion is encouraged.
Members of the School Council are nominated for three years. This is a voluntary role for which there is no remuneration. Members of the School Council have important legal and ethical duties and obligations which includes a Code of Conduct.
Members of the Council come from the St Peter’s Anglican Parish (including the Rector), from the Anglican Diocese, from the St Peter’s Woodlands Old Scholars’ Association and parent body.
In addition, the School Council makes five additional skill based appointments.
Chair of School Council
Deputy Chair of School Council Governance Committee Chair
Planning Committee Chair
Finance Committee Chair
Finance Committee Member
Governance Committee Member
Finance Committee Member
Planning Committee Member
Planning Committee Member
Planning Committee Member
Governance Committee Member
Governance Committee Member
Finance Committee Member
Finance Committee Member
If you are interested in more information about the role of School Council, you can download the Process for Appointment of School Council Members or contact the Chair of the SPW School Council.