Northcote has a strong tradition of welcoming participation from parents, carers, and other volunteers in many different aspects of school life. We aim to work in paretnership with you to ensure that your child enjoys a successful primary school education and grows in the best person they can be.
At Northcote Primary School, we believe that every parent and carer plays a crucial role in shaping our vibrant learning environment. We encourage everyone to lend a hand a get acitively involved in a way that suits their interests and avaliability. From assting in the classroon and participating in special events to joing us on excursions and camps, there are countless opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Our classroom and specialist teachers will make specific requests for assistance throughout the year so keep a look out!
To ensure a safe and supportive environment for all, volunteers must complete annually:
- an induction briefing which covers Child Safety
- Occupational Health and Safety induction
- provide a current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- sign and return the NPS Child Safety Induction agreement
We value and appreciate your support, as it enhances our educational programs and fosters a strong connection between home and school. If you're interested in volunteering, please speak with your child’s classroom teacher about the many ways you can contribute. Together, we can build a stronger school community and make a lasting difference in our students' lives.
Camp Volunteers
In addition to completing the induction briefing, volunteers who have been selected by the school to attend camp participate in a more detailed camp briefing of their roles and responsibilities.
Working With Children Clearance (WWCC)
To be able to assist in classrooms and atttend excursions, volunteers need a current Working with Children Check. All people involved in child-related work are subject to a screening process. This process is mandatory as a means of keeping all children in our school safe.
The process for applying for a Working with Children Check in Victoria is completed online. It is free for Volunteers and is valid for 5 years. Please visit the Working With Children Check website.
The School Council meets to discuss a range of issues relating to school governance. The work of the school council is further supported by the hard work of our subcommittees (Finance, Education, Environments and Community). A new School Council is formed every February/March via nomination, and voting is held if there are more candidates than vacancies. School Councillors are elected for two-year terms.
School Council meetings are generally open to all members of the school community. If you would like to find out more about getting involved in the School Council, or contributing via a subcommittee, please contact one of the School Council members below.
School Council Meeting Schedule 2024
Shaun Wells (Principal- Executive Officer)
Bale Micovski (Assistant Principal)
Caterina Carnovale (Business Manager- Minute Secretary)
Nickolas Barclay (Teacher)
Joanne Pitt – President
Ellis Richardson – Vice-President
Stephen Moore – Treasurer
Christian Scallan
Lucy Sinclair
Betty Maniotas
Ben Serhat Ozel
Sub-committees are open to all parents, and the school welcomes all contributions from parents and carers.
All sub-committees are responsible for the development and review of policies within the area of their responsibility for recommendation to the School Council. Sub-committees are responsible for regular updates of their activities via the school website and newsletter.
Treasurer: Stephen Moore
Function: To ensure the proper management of the finances of the school and to discuss and make appropriate recommendations regarding the school’s finances, financial policies and budget to the School Council.
Convenor: Betty Maniotas
Function: To discuss and make recommendations to the School Council on a wide range of matters and policies relating to the improvement and maintenance of the physical environment at the school.
Convenor: Ben Serhat Ozel
Function: To discuss and make recommendations to the School Council on a wide range of issues and policies that foster productive and cooperative community engagement across the school and local community (including fundraising events).
We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to child safety and wellbeing. We welcome feedback from families and members of our school community on ways we can further strengthen our child safety policies, procedures and practices.
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, please contact the school at northcote.ps@education.vic.gov.au or call (03) 94 81 0009.