Governing Council

The Port Adelaide Greek School Governing Council consists of representation from teachers, parents, and the Port Adelaide Greek Orthodox Community.

The purpose of the council is to work with the Greek School Principal and share responsibility for the governance of the Greek School.

The function of the governing council is to, in conjunction with the principal:

Involve the school community in the governance of the school by providing a focus and a forum for the involvement of parents and the school community, identifying the educational needs of the school; and ensuring that the cultural and social diversity of the school community is considered and the particular needs of all students are appropriately identified.
Set the direction and vision of the school.
Determine policies for the school including policies for the safety, welfare and discipline of students.
Approve the school budget and monitor the application of the total financial resources available
to the school through the regular review of the budget.
Report to the school community on the strategic plan, the finances of the school, operational plans and the Council's operations.
Care and maintain any property owned or utilised by the Council.
Maintain/establish facilities and services which enhance the education, development, care,
safety, health and welfare of children and students.