HUME CENTRAL SECONDARY COLLEGE SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS FEBRUARY – MARCH 2026
Our School Council and those at other government schools in Victoria perform a very important role. They bring together parents, College staff and the broader community in planning and decision making and provide genuine opportunities to contribute to the educational vision of the College.
There are 4 categories of membership:
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A mandated elected parent category. Department of Education & Training (DET) employees can now be parent members at their school
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A mandated elected DET employee category. The Principal of the school is automatically one of these members
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An optional community member category. Its members are co-opted by the decision of the College Council because of their special skills, interests and/or experiences. DET employees are not eligible to be in the community member category
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Student representation on College Council – one Student Leadership member from each Campus
The Term of office for members is usually two years. Normally, half the member’s tenure ends, and this creates vacancies for the annual School Council elections.
There are 11 Council positions vacant for 2026, 7 parent members, 2 DET employee members and 2 student members. Nominations must be in writing and on the official nomination form. If you are interested in standing for election to College Council, then please nominate. Nomination forms will be available from Reception at all 3 Campuses.
Nominations open for Parent members (7 vacancies), DET members (2 vacancies) and Student members (2 vacancies) on Monday 23rd February 2026 and close on Monday 2nd March 2026 at 3.30pm. Completed nomination forms need to be returned to Town Park, Blair Street or Dimboola Road Receptions.
If there are more nominations than positions available, an election will be conducted:
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If there is an election you may lodge your ballot in person between 8am and 4pm from Monday 10th March 2026 to Friday 21st March 2026 or post the envelope to the College Principal to arrive before the close of ballot, 4pm Friday 16th March 2026.
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The declaration of the poll will be 18th March 2026. Please do not hesitate to contact the Campus Principal on any Campus if you have any inquiries.
Notice for 2026 School Council
2026 School Council Election – Information for Parents