School Board

Join Our School Board – Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of our school and supporting our students’ success? Joining the school board is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the decision-making team that helps guide our school’s direction.

As a board member, you’ll collaborate with other dedicated community members to ensure our school thrives, contribute your ideas, and play an active role in creating a positive and inclusive environment for all. It’s a rewarding way to support our students, staff, and families while making meaningful connections within the school community.

We value diverse perspectives and welcome parents, carers, and community members to bring their unique skills and experiences to the table. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Get involved, be heard, and help shape the future of our school! Interested? Reach out today to find out more about joining the board.

The Kingsford Smith School Board meets twice each term to collaborate and guide the direction of our school. Our board members include:

Board Chair
Parent representative
Student representatives
School Representatives
Non-voting members

The school board serves as a formal platform for parents, staff, and students to share their perspectives and ensure their voices are considered in decision-making processes. According to Section 39(1) of the Act, the board’s functions include:

to establish strategic direction and priorities for the school
to monitor and review school performance and to report on it to the Chief Executive, parents of students at the school and staff
to develop, maintain and review curriculum for the school
to develop and review education policies at the school
to establish budgetary policies for the school and approve the school budget
to establish policies for the efficient and effective use of school assets and the management of financial risk
to develop relationships between the school and the community and between the school and community organisations
to make recommendations to the Chief Executive on issues affecting the school and to give effect to the Chief Executive's directions
to encourage parent participation in their children's learning
to exercise any other function given to the board under the Act or any other Territory law.

If you’d like to raise an issue with the Board, you can share your thoughts by reaching out through the school administration office. Simply send your message to the Kingsford Smith School Board via email or drop it off at the school administration office—we’re here to listen!

Annual School Board Report

External School Review Report

School Improvement Plan