School Council

The council work with the school community to achieve the best outcomes for students. It contributes to good school governance so that school resources are used efficiently, and community expectations and the school’s priorities reflect the needs of students.

At Mount Helena Primary School we have an active School Council whose composition is made of the Council Chair; 4 parents; 2 staff; 1 community representative as well as the Deputy Principal and the Principal.

School Council Chair: Vanessa van der Swaagh

P & C representative: Ellen Crane

Parent representatives: Nicole Cooper, Jac Veza

Community Representative: Andrew Cooper

School representatives: Kate Bourgault

Deputy Principal: Megan Howe

Principal: Claire Slater

School Council Terms of Reference (TOR)

Statement of Expectation

The School Council is actively involved in the strategic direction of the school and reviews performance data and funding allocations. It sets the annual Contributions, Fees and Charges and the School Dress Code.

2026 Contributions, Fees and Charges

For more information on the role of the School Council please visit https://www.education.wa.edu.au/school-councils-boards

2025 Nomination Form