Governance

Governing Council

The Balaklava Primary School Governing Council is comprised of 14 members consisting of 12 parents / caregivers / community members, a staff representative and the Principal. Members are nominated and elected at the Annual General Meeting usually held in Term 1, Week 3 and hold a two year term.

The role of our Governing Council is to provide advice and support to the site leadership to drive and sustain good governance.

Governing Council meetings are held twice a term where Finance, Canteen and Grounds Committee Representatives present key actions for approval. Our Governing Council makes decisions regarding current and future budgets, school directions, parent/caregiver correspondence and other matters raised by the parent/caregiver body. Governing Council Representatives contribute to the following committees:

  • Finance Committee
  • Decision Making Committee
  • Canteen Committee
  • Grounds Committee

If you are interested in becoming a member of our Governing Council or if you would like further information, please email our Principal, dianna.jarman740@schools.sa.edu.au

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Bus Committee

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Grounds and Facilities Committee

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Governing Council Constitution

2025 Governing Council Members

  • Paul Harvey – Chairperson / Finance
  • Samantha Wright – Deputy Chair / Bus
  • Jerermy Lomman – Secretary
  • Paul Harvie – Treasurer
  • Amy May – Parent Coordinating Committee (PCC) / Fundraising
  • Alisha Senior – Canteen
  • Nikki Greenshields – Grounds / Fundraising
  • Duncan Crawford – Finance
  • Kim Riddle – Member
  • Lauren March – Community Member
  • Dianna Jarman – Principal
  • Staff per term – Staff Rep
  • Michelle Pudney – Visitor / Deputy Principal
  • Diane Gregor – Visitor / Business Manager