Dickson College Board

Welcome to the Dickson College community. It is a huge strength of ACT public schools that parents, teachers and students are able to contribute to decision-making through the Board. The Board's functions are set out in the ACT Education Act section 39(1). These are:

to establish the strategic direction and priorities for the school
to monitor and review school performance and to report on it to the Director-General, 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 Director-General on issues affecting the school and to give effect to the Director-General’s directions
to encourage parent participation in their children’s learning; and
to exercise any other function given to the board under this Act or any other Territory law.

The Dickson College Board is committed to its strategic role with the aim of ensuring the best possible learning environment for all students. If you have any policy suggestions that would help us to achieve one of the functions of our role as set down by the Act, the College would like to hear them. Remember, if you want to raise an issue related to an individual student, the Principal has an open door policy and is always willing to hear your concerns in person. There are also many other committed, enthusiastic and genuine people at Dickson who can work with you to support your young person.

For more information, please contact the Board Secretariat on (02) 6142 0140.

The current members of the DC School Board are:

Caitlin Horan - Principal
Virginia Morris - Board Chair
Jayne Trustum - Deputy Chair
Tamai Heaton - Parent Representative
Vanessa Akister - Teacher Representative
Reo Golding - Student Representative
Chelsea Williamson - Business Manager

School Board Nominations

Are you passionate about the strategic direction of Dickson College? The school’s Board is a formal mechanism for college staff, parents, carers, students, and the community to participate in the college’s decision making.

This year there are three vacancies opening for the School Board:

1 student member position (24-month term)
1 parent position (24-month term)
1 staff member position (24-month term)

Nominations dates for 2024 will be advised at a later date. If you would like to be on the School Board, please complete the nomination form and email to bm.dckc@ed.act.edu.au

School Board Nomination Form

In the event of an election, a short biography of each nominee would assist with the voting process. You are therefore invited to attach a biography when submitting your nominee form.

Voting will occur (if required).

Information about nominees will be available at the school and on the Dickson College website.

For more information, contact the Assistant Returning Officer, Chelsea Williamson on 02 6142 0140 or bm.dckc@ed.act.edu.au

Dickson College Board

Dickson College Board

The current members of the DC School Board are:

School Board Nominations

Annual Action Plan Report/ Impact Report

Annual School Board Report

External School Review Report

School Improvement Plan