Hello, I'm Rick Mart, the Chairperson of the Governing Council.  I have been a Governing Council member since 2009 and have had children at the school since 2002.  I am a passionate advocate for Pimpala Primary School and like the other members of Governing Council I am your voice.

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about my role as Chairperson:   

• I am a member of the governing council
• As per the consititution I am not a staff member
• I act as spokesperson for the council
• I call and preside over all meetings
• I prepare the agenda in consultation with the principal
• I ensure meetings are properly convened and quorum is met
• I ensure full and balanced participation in meetings
• I facilitate voting on motions, and
• I ensure resolutions of council are acted on.

School governance is the partnership between a school’s local community as
represented on its governing council and the principal working together to develop the future directions for the preschool or school. Jointly they monitor and report progress to continually enhance the performance of the school and the achievement of its students.

The governing council is accountable to the  school community and the Minister for representing the views of the community regarding the priorities and educational needs of its students and children, and for supporting the principal  in their role.

The governing council meets regularly (at least twice a term),
to represent the whole school community in:

• understanding local educational needs
• setting broad directions for the school or preschool
• monitoring and reporting achievements.