College Council

The college council is the group of people who assist in governing the college and directly influences the quality of education that we provide to our students.

What is a College Council?
All government schools in Victoria have a school (college) council. They are legally formed bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within centrally provided guidelines. In doing this, a school council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students.

The new Council is elected each year in February and they hold their first meeting in March.

What is the role of College Council?

  • Establish the broad direction and vision of the college within our community
  • Develop and monitor the BSSC strategic plan
  • Develop, review and update college policies
  • Develop, review and monitor the Student Code of Conduct
  • Raise funds for school related purposes
  • Approve the annual budget and monitor expenditure
  • Report annually to the college community and to DEECD
  • Stimulate interest in the school generally

What is the role of a College Council member?

  • Members bring expertise and views to council on behalf of the whole college community.
  • Each Parent and DEECD representative is elected for 2 years.

Why be a member of College Council?

  • It's a great way to get involved and have a real say in what the college is doing for its students
  • It's a very good way to help present and future students of the college.

Council Members
Dale Pearce - Executive Officer - Principal
Ian Dallas - President - Parent Member
Paul Schultz - Vice President - Parent Member
Meredith Fettling - Treasurer - DEECD Member
Linda Lyons - DEECD Member
Jenny Moloney - DEECD Member
Anton VanMaanen - DEECD Member
Kerry Holt - Parent Member
Herbie Schneider - Parent Member
Zoe Schenker - Parent Member
Bill Peterson - Parent Member
Nakita Landry - Community Student Member
Sherene Petts - Community Student Member
Carol McKinstry - Community Co-opted Member
 Sue Roberts - Old Gold Inc
Joanne Peterson - Minute Secretary