Governing council

The functions of the Flaxmill School P-6 Governing Council is:

  • To ascertain both the educational needs of the local community, and education developments within the school, and to advise the Principals on these matters.
  • To advise the District Superintendent of Education of any improvements that the Flaxmill School P-6 Governing Council considers necessary to school facilities.
  • Where the Ministerial grants are allocated to Flaxmill School P-6, in consultation with the Principals, determine the application of the money granted.
  • Subject to such directions as may be given by the Minister from time to time, to establish and conduct residential facilities for the accommodation of students.

Such other functions as are prescribed by regulations or determined by the Minister.

Sub-committees

Flaxmill School P-6 Governing Council is advised by various committees:

  • Education
  • Sport
  • Finance
  • Fundraising
  • Grounds/facilities

More information

Visit the governing councils section on the department’s website for more information.