Roles & Purposes
School Associations exist to ensure families have a meaningful voice in school matters. They contribute to school policies, planning and priorities, and support strong partnerships between families, students and staff, with this work led by the School Association Committee.
They operate in the best interests of students and the broader school community. This page provides practical resources to help Associations understand and carry out these roles with confidence.
School Improvement Priorities
A practical guide to supporting your school’s improvement priorities.
This resource helps School Associations understand their role in school improvement, contribute confidently to planning conversations, and identify meaningful ways to support students and the wider school community.
Collaborating on School Policies
A practical guide to contributing to school policy development.
This resource helps School Associations understand their role in policy review, ask the right questions, and provide constructive feedback so school policies reflect the needs of students, families and the wider community.
Discussing Levies
A guide to supporting thoughtful, fair discussions about school levies.
This resource helps School Association Committees understand what levies cover, ask the right questions about affordability and impact, and communicate levy decisions clearly and respectfully with families.
Principal Selection
A guide to supporting your School Association’s role in selecting a new principal.
This resource helps committees understand the selection process, choose an appropriate representative, and prepare thoughtfully to represent the voice of their school community.
Advocating for your Association
A guide to advocating for the things that matter to your school.
This resource helps School Association Committees identify priorities, gather evidence, engage decision-makers, and communicate clearly and constructively on behalf of their school community.
Discussing School Finances
A guide to supporting discussion about the school financials.
School Association Committees should see the school budget once per term and discuss what they mean for the school.
