Community

The Balwyn Primary School Council consists of the Principal, parents and teachers working together for the benefit of all students. The major responsibilities of School Council include-

• determining the education policy of the school
• allocating resources and managing the school budget
• developing and maintaining the school buildings and grounds
• reporting to and communicating with the school community The Council operates through the use of the following subcommittees:
  • Building and Grounds
  • Finance

Education The School Council is reconstituted each year. Nominations are called for early in the school year and advice of this is published in the school newsletter. School Council generally meets at 7.00 pm in the staffroom on the third Wednesday of each month during term. Subcommittees’ meeting times vary depending on the purpose of the group, but most are publicised through the school newsletter. All meetings are open for all parents to attend.

The Parents’, Friends’ and Teachers’ Association (PFTA) is a group of parent volunteers who provide support for many of the activities that occur within or are associated with the school, for example fundraising events. The group also provides an avenue for communication between parents and various school bodies by having representatives on other committees, subcommittees, working parties and School Council.