| Sub-Committee | Lead |
| Finance Advisory Group | Kelli Marsh |
| Fundraising Sub-Committee | Kelly Bax & Paige Goodwin |
| Uniform Sub-Committee | Paige Goodwin |
| Canteen Sub-Committee | Kelly Bax |
Governing Council
The role of the Governing Council
Reynella East College’s Governing Council provides an opportunity for parents/caregivers and community members to work with the Principal and to:
- Involve the school community in the governance of the school by:
– providing a focus and a forum for the involvement of parents and the school community
– ascertaining the educational needs of the local community and the attitude of the local community to educational developments with the school
– ensuring that the cultural and social diversity of the community is considered and particular needs are appropriately identified - Set the broad direction and vision of the school
- Develop and approve College policies
- Determine the application of the total financial resources available to the school including the regular review of the budget
- Monitor and review the Services Agreement
- Report to the school community and the Minister on:
– the strategic plan
– the finances of the school
– operational plans and the council’s operations
Meetings:
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is usually held in February or March each year and Governing Council meetings are held twice per term.
Meeting dates available here.
2026 Governing Council
Chairperson: James Rundell
Deputy Chairperson: Jessica Shaw
Secretary: Cathy Hocking
Treasurer: Kelli Marsh
Principal: Warren Symonds
Councillors:
Paige Goodwin, Kelly Bax, Erin Cook, Nooshin Sadri, Glenn Bosman, Scott Schultz, Martin Nordstrom, David Pillion
Staff Representatives:
Alice Rawsthorn, Jess Newbury
Student Representatives:
Amelia Hallsworth
Sub-Committees:
For 2026 the Governing Council has four sub-committees which make appropriate recommendations to the Governing Council for approval. These sub-committees are:
ALL members of the school community are welcome to join a sub-committee. If you’re interested in joining, please email [email protected] with your name, contact details and which sub-committee you are wanting to participate in, and we will be in touch.