About us

School Council

Our School Council works with the school community to achieve the best outcomes for students at Dalwallinu DHS. It plays an important role in contributing to good school governance so that school resources are used efficiently, and community expectations and the school’s priorities reflect the needs of students.

The functions of councils and boards are covered by legislation and include both approval and advisory roles. Some of the matters councils may make decisions on include

  • Strategic planning and setting directions and targets for the school
  • Selection of Principal
  • School review processes including understanding student data to inform school priorities and involvement with our Public School Review
  • Providing input into school policies
  • Noting the school budget
  • Student dress code in consultation with students, parents and staff
  • Contributions and charges
  • Sponsorship arrangements
  • The school in the community
Nathaniel Wallis
Chair
Michael Pearse
Shannon Dawson
Courtney Hyde
Serena Gardiner
Jon Attwell
Principal
Melissa Harms
Deputy Principal
Jane Cannon
Hilary Dickins
Natasha Ball