School councils play a key role in Victorian government schools. Participating as a school council member is a rewarding and challenging experience. The school council supports the Principal to provide the best possible educational outcomes for students.    

Composition

The School Council consists of 11 members: 7 elected parents, 3 elected staff members, and 1 Principal (Executive Officer).

2025 School Council

Matt Kerby (Principal) 

Lucy Williams (Assistant Principal)

Charlotte Bouette (Acting Assistant Principal) 

Jolie Larris (Teacher)

Dianne Barresi (Secretary)

Jacob Kantor (Parent / School Council President)

Mike Cormack (Parent / Vice President)

Carolyn Hughes (Parent / Treasurer )

Emma Burrows (Parent)

Shane Gemmola (Parent)

Beth McInnes (Parent)

Natalie Miles (Parent)

All our School Councillors can be contacted using the school email address: coburg.ps@education.vic.gov.au (Put the name of the councillor you wish to contact in the subject line)

School Council 2025 Meeting Dates

Wednesday February 12th

Wednesday March 12th

Wednesday May 14th

Wednesday June 11th

Wednesday August 13th

Wednesday September 10th

Wednesday October 15th

Wednesday November 12th 

Wednesday December TBA  (Dinner meeting)

*Currently School Council meets in the Senior School staffroom at 6:00 pm 

School Council Committees 

Finance: 

Carolyn Hughes (Convenor), Charlotte Bouette, Matt Kerby and Dianne Barressi

Buildings & Grounds:

Shane Gemmola (Convenor), Natalie Miles

Fundraising:

Beth McInnes (Convenor), Carolyn Hughes and Jolie Larris 

Grants:

Emma Burrows (Convenor), Jacob Kantor and Lucy Williams

School Council Secretary:

Dianne Barresi