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​Functions of the Governing Council

The Councils functions must be exercised in accordance with legislation, administrative instructions and the school council constitution.

The Council will perform the following functions:
  • Identify the educational needs of the local community and the attitude of the local community to educational developments within the school and advise the principal on these matters;
  • Express to the principal from time to time, its views in relation to the local community's perception of the school;
  • Advise the Chief Executive of any improvements that the Council considers are necessary to the accommodation, grounds and equipment of the school;
  • Where the Minister has provided funds to the Council determine with the agreement of the principal of the school, the application of those funds.

The Council must be responsible for the proper care and maintenance of any property owned by the Council.
The Council may perform such functions as necessary to establish and conduct, or arrange for the conduct of:
  • Facilities and services to enhance the education, development, care, safety, health and welfare of children and students;
  • Residential facilities for the accommodation of students.

​The Council may:
  • Raise money for school related purposes.
  • Perform other functions as determined by the Minister
  • Do all those acts and things incidental to the exercise of these functions.