Governing Council

Our Governing Council is vehicle for consultation, coordination and cooperation to ensure the best possible decisions are made for our students to create a high quality learning environment. It is an equal partnership between Grange PS staff and up to 20 volunteer parents and 2 community members in developing policy, providing guidance and strategic direction for the current and future needs of our school, canteen and OSHC.

Parents and primary caregivers of students may nominate to join the main body of the Governing Council prior to the Annual General Meeting held in Term 1 each year and serve a two year term.

Please click on this link to access the Governing Council Constitution.

Any parent or caregiver may attend any council meeting as an observer, or can volunteer to join the Governing Council subcommittees outlined below.

If you wish to contact Governing Council with comments or suggestions you can approach one of the parents below or email: dl.1022.govcouncil@schools.sa.edu.au

Our 2026 Governing Council

Executive
Principal – Stephen Jolley – Stephen.Jolley33@schools.sa.edu.au
Chairperson – Nadia Andonas (parent / caregiver member)
Deputy Chairperson – Paige Porter (parent / caregiver member)
Secretary – Trish O’Gorman (parent / caregiver member)
Treasurer – Leandro Lopez Digon (parent / caregiver member)

Parent/Caregiver Council Members:

Aditya Pethe
Alice Urlich
Amy Hardwick
Carlos Cereceda-Rojas
Cosi Panetta
Dana Wilkinson
Daniella Ravese
Emma Costa
Grant Wigley
Irma Tanovic
Jemma Eagle
Kris Bowden
Leandro Lopez Digon
Lucy Lawrence
Martin Abatedaga
Nadia Andonas
Nick Orr
Paige Porter
Tessa Johns
Trish O’Gorman

Staff Representatives:

Sarah Wildy (Semester 1)
Jordan McKinnon (Semester 2)

Community members:

Fernanda Souza Ribeiro De Paoli

Committees of the Governing Council:

The Grange Primary School Governing Council has established a number of sub-committees to ensure that the diverse needs of the school are effectively addressed. These smaller, focussed groups allow the business needs of the school to be addressed, leverage the expertise and insights of the committee members, promote discussion and consultation with families, and contribute to the overall success of our school community.

Committees meet at different days and times throughout the school term.

Members of committees do not need to be members of the Governing Council, and expressions of interest to join committees are welcome at any time.

Canteen

Chair: TBC
Overviews the provision of reasonably priced and healthy food in the school canteen, helps organise volunteer assistants and provides advice to ensure relevant legislation is met.

Terms of Reference

Community Engagement

Chair: TBC
Organises fundraising events that promote and encourage community engagement and connection for the whole Grange PS community.

Terms of Reference

Diversity and Inclusion:

Chair: TBC

Support and advocate for the diversity and inclusion of students and families in the Grange Primary School community and work collaboratively with specialist teaching staff to promote student belonging, wellbeing, connectedness, engagement and achievement.

Terms of Reference

Education Innovation

Chair: TBC
Promotes and facilitates communication between the school and parents, coordinates school policy and website updates to ensure staff and parents/caregivers are supported in their efforts to empower students’ education.

Terms of Reference

Executive Support Committee

Chair: TBC
Supports the Principal in communicating important or confidential school matters efficiently, functions as an initial forum for discussion, consultation, and alignment on significant matters before escalation to the Governing Council, and prepares and approves the Governing Council meeting agenda for timely circulation.

Terms of Reference

Finance & Infrastructure
Chair: TBC
Advises the Governing Council about budgetary and financial matters, reviewing the preliminary budget and ensuring financial accountability and governance as well as infrastructure planning.

Terms of Reference

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)
Chair: TBC

Assists the Governing Council to comply with the Education and Care Services National Regulations and ensures the quality of care being offered is in keeping with the values, principles and policies of our school, community and department.

Terms of Reference

Sustainability

Chair: TBC

Coordinate sustainable initiatives and enable a sustainable culture within the Grange PS community via a student sustainability body called the ‘Grange Green Beans’.

Terms of Reference