The School Community Council (SCC) provides the opportunity for members of the school, Parish and Archdiocesan communities to support the mission of Catholic education in the school. Working with the Principal, Parish Priest and staff, the members of the Council and its committees provide leadership to the wider school community. 

The Council of St Thomas Aquinas come together twice a term to support and challenge each other to ensure the best outcomes for St Thomas Aquinas. We have a united approach to continued school improvement.

The Council has a decision making role in certain policy areas and an advisory role in others. The policies of the school are always set within the mission of Catholic education.

The Council currently consists of a diverse mix of parents, teachers and parish members. The Council Executive is comprised of:

• Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Principal (ex officio)
• Parish Priest (ex officio)
• Elected Parent representatives (At least one and up to four parent members appointed in accordance with the Constitution)
• Elected Staff representatives (Two)
• Members appointed by the Council (As many as three (3) other people appointed by the Council for their expertise)

A number of a valued members will step down from their current positions on the Council at the end of this year. Their time, dedication and commitment to the roles is truly appreciated and respected. 

We are calling for nominations to fill the position of Chair & Treasurer to commence in Semester 2, 2025 by shadowing the current position holders before taking on the role from 2026.

We strongly encourage those parents of this wonderful school that have a genuine desire to be of service to the community, have the ability to work collaboratively and constructively with other members of the Council, have adequate time to give Council duties or perhaps have a specific skill or qualification that could be utilised within the Council, to consider putting their hand up.

Please reach out to one of our current Council members if you have any questions of would like any additional information.

Those who wish to nominate are asked to complete the nomination form below and return it to the school by no later than Friday, 9th April 2025.