College Council

The Role of School Council:

  • School Council is a legally formed body that is given powers to set the key directions of the College. It is the major governing body of the College and decides future directions for the College and oversees the College’s operation.
  • To establish broad direction and vision of the College within the Learning Community.
  • To develop and monitor the College Strategic Plan.
  • To develop, review and update the College policies.
  • To develop, review and monitor the Student Code of Conduct and the Student Dress Code.
  • To raise funds for College related purposes.
  • To approve the annual budget and monitor expenditure.
  • To maintain the College’s grounds and facilities.
  • To enter into contracts.
  • To report annually to the College Community and to Department of Education.
  • To stimulate interest in the College generally.

College Council does not:

  • Manage the College.
  • Employ teaching staff.
  • Represent sectional interests.
  • Renew the Principal’s contract or hire and fire the Principal.
  • Determine class allocations.
  • Discuss individual issues between teachers and students and/or parent.

College Council Update 

Please see below the latest update for the CWSC College Community


College Council Members

Name Member Category Position Held Term of Office
Rob Duncan School Executive Officer
Alfred Matthews Community President 1 year
Deb Weeding Parent Vice President 2 years
Julie Hopton Parent Treasurer 1 year
Sally Walker Parent Secretary 1 year
Rebecca Taylor Parent 1 year
Leeanne Crawford Parent 2 years
Crystal Stanar School 2 years
Brent Stephens School 1 year
Jamie Rolfe Student 1 year
Alanda Suradee Student 2 years

If you would like to contact our College Council, please do not hesitate to email via cranbourne.west.sc@education.vic.gov.au