School Advisory Council
St Patrick's School Advisory Council brings together in a spirit of co-operation, the Parish Priest, Principal, representatives of parents, teachers and other groups involved with education in the parish and school so that responsible informed advice can be given to the Canonical Administrator and Principal. The SAC aims to support the school in providing an environment based on the Gospel values of a Christian Community and in facilitating encounters between God and the child.
The functions of the SAC are:
Membership
The SAC membership should represent, as far as possible, all those involved in or associated with St Patrick's School. The Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month.
Board membership shall be constituted as follows:
2021 SAC Members
Parish Priest: Fr John Corrigan
Principal: Olga Lyons
Staff Representatives: Anne Robertson
P & F Representative: Lucy Lehne
Elected Parents: Matt Porter (Chairperson)
Andrew Prosser (Deputy Chairperson)
Rebecca Greene (Secretary)
Clare Leddin
Jo Mackenzie
Jess Condon
The functions of the SAC are:
- Assisting in the formulation and review of school policies
- Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of the school budget
- Supporting the school in practical ways such as ensuring that the school facilities and equipment are maintained
- Planning for the future
- Developing school/community relationships and encouraging home/school interaction
- Developing strategies for the local promotion of Catholic Education
- Giving a brief report to the school and parish community of the SAC's major developments and initiatives each December
- Placing significant SAC decisions on the Parish Bulletin and School Newsletter
- Investigating ways of promoting the personal development of SAC Members e.g. - pertinent printed and audio-visual workshops; diocesan and zone sponsored workshops; Parent Assemblies; Guest Speakers
- Investigating a long-term plan for the SAC by consulting resource people and current planning models
- Reviewing its statement of Policy and Procedures in conjunction with the School Development Plan.
Membership
The SAC membership should represent, as far as possible, all those involved in or associated with St Patrick's School. The Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month.
Board membership shall be constituted as follows:
- Parish Priest
- Principal
- Staff Representative
- Six - Eight elected members
- Parents and Friends Representative
2021 SAC Members
Parish Priest: Fr John Corrigan
Principal: Olga Lyons
Staff Representatives: Anne Robertson
P & F Representative: Lucy Lehne
Elected Parents: Matt Porter (Chairperson)
Andrew Prosser (Deputy Chairperson)
Rebecca Greene (Secretary)
Clare Leddin
Jo Mackenzie
Jess Condon