PARENT PARTICIPATION

Volunteer participation is actively encouraged and highly valued at Tanunda Primary School.

Parents/caregivers are most welcome to participate in any, or all of the opportunities outlined below. Other 'one off' opportunities are often outlined in the school newsletter or via the children's classes. If you have any particular skills or expertise that you would like to share with the school please contact the front office.

  • Governing Council

The Governing Council's major role is in governance of the school which includes:

  • Strategic Planning - planning and budgeting
  • Policy consultation
  • Vision setting - establishing vision and direction
  • Accountability - approving the annual budget, supporting the school program


Governing Council is the link between the school and the local Community. It also has a role in the school informed on needs and attitudes of the community. The Principal's role is to oversee the provision of curriculum, staff supervision, student learning and the management of day-to-day operations. Governing Council does not have a role in educational leadership.

The AGM is held in February and any parent/caregiver is welcome to attend and nominate to be on the Governing Council. Forms are also sent home for the opportunity to nominate prior to the AGM. Meeting are held twice a term. 

For more information please see the Chairperson or Secretary.

Chairperson                                       Daniel Eggleton

Deputy Chairperson                          Jane Osborne

Secretary                                            Jacqui Alison

Correspondence Secretary              Lynn Healy

Treasurer                                            Colin Dorrian

Finance Committee Members         Shane Pudney                        Graham Catto

Committee Members                        Joanne Bartsch                      Carolyn Haswell

                                                             Andrea Frost                          Sandra Hoskin

                                                             Irene Simpfendorfer               Con Karvouniaris

  • Learning Assistance Program (LAP)

This is a volunteer program, which aims to support students in a variety of ways. Primarily it provides an opportunity for one to one with an adult and focuses on strengths. Teachers, students, parents and volunteers collaborate to devise a specific program and match the nominated student with a caring adult. Students work with a volunteer on a weekly basis for 30 - 45 minutes. Referrals to LAP can come from staff, parents/caregivers or students.

Parents/caregivers or potential volunteers needing additional information should contact the front office.

 

IF YOU HAVE SOME TIME

If you have some time on your hands, Tanunda Primary School would love to hear from you. Working a couple of hours a term really does make a difference.

Opportunities include: