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).

2026 School Council

Matt Kerby (Principal) 

Lucy Williams (Assistant Principal)

Claire Balaam (Acting Assistant Principal) 

Jolie Larris (Teacher)

Dianne Barresi (Secretary)

Caroline Hughes (Parent / School Council President)

Liz McIntosh (Parent / Vice President)

Damian Plummer (Parent / Treasurer )

Niall Geoghegan (Parent)

Julian Kaesler (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 2026 Meeting Dates

Wednesday February 11th

Wednesday March 11th

Wednesday May 20th

Wednesday June 10th

Wednesday August 12th

Wednesday September 9th

Wednesday October 14th

Wednesday November 25th 

Wednesday December TBA  (Dinner meeting)

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

School Council Committees 

Finance: 

Damian Plummer (Convenor), Caroline Hughes, Julian Kaesler, Matt Kerby and Dianne Barressi

Buildings & Grounds:

Natalie Miles (Convenor), Niall Geoghegan

Fundraising:

Beth McInnes (Convenor), Liz McIntosh and Jolie Larris

School Council Secretary:

Dianne Barresi