An invitation is extended to parents, caregivers and friends of St Dominic’s School, to attend the 2023 Annual Community Meeting (ACM) of the School Advisory Council and Parents & Friends Association. The meeting will take place on Thursday, 23rd November, commencing at 3:30pm in the school hall. The meeting itself is an opportunity for the School Advisory Council and P&F to outline to the community some of the activities that have taken place in 2023 and what is on the horizon for 2024. The meeting will go for approximately forty five minutes. It is a wonderful opportunity for the St Dominic’s School community to come together and celebrate the work done by the School Advisory Council and P&F in 2023.
Children will be able to remain on the school grounds and play while the meeting is taking place, however, an adult will need to supervise this play as no staff will be on duty.
At this meeting, the election of the 2024 Catholic School Advisory Council will also take place. Catholic School Advisory Council members are elected for three year terms and can re-nominate for a second term (six years at the most). Below is an outline of the current 2023 School Advisory Council.
Current Catholic School Advisory Council Membership
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- Chair: Paul Schwenke (3rd year of 1st term completed – RENOMINATING in 2024)
- Treasurer: Andrew Ratyna (2nd year of 1st term completed – CONTINUING in 2024)
- Council Member: Camilo Gilabert (1st year of 1st term completed – CONTINUING in 2024)
Ex Officio Members of the School Advisory Council
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- Principal: Leon Bolding
- Parish Priest: Fr Bernard Lanarolle
Representatives from other Committees
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- P&F Representative: Rebecca MacDonald (nominated by the P&F each year)
- Parish Council Representative: Fr Bernard (nominated by the Parish each year)
Additional Members
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- Assistant Principal (Observer): Kylie Phillips
Nominations from suitable candidates, in addition to our continuing members, are welcomed. Below is the criteria for membership and a link to the Catholic School Advisory Council Terms of Reference that govern all Catholic School Advisory Councils in Western Australia.
Criteria for Membership (as outlined in the Catholic School Advisory Council Terms of Reference)
- a commitment and desire to promote Catholic education and give service to the Catholic School Community;
- a commitment to the safety, wellbeing and pastoral care of all students and staff;
- an ability to work cooperatively and constructively with the Principal, school leadership team and all other members of the Advisory Council;
- the possession of skills, competencies and experience that are reflective of, relevant and beneficial to the Catholic School Community; and
- a sufficiency of time to devote to Advisory Council duties.
Catholic School Advisory Council Terms of Reference
There are up to three vacant positions available for nominations in 2024. To be considered for a position on the Catholic School Advisory Council, interested community members are asked to complete the nomination form linked below, by Monday, 20th November. If more nominations are received than positions available, a vote will be held during the meeting.
Online Nomination Form
Leon Bolding
Principal