School councils play an important role in Victorian government schools, sharing governance responsibilities with the principal and the Department of Education and Training. They develop, review and update school policies, approve budget and monitor the school’s financial health to enhance student educational opportunities.
The decisions made and activities engaged in by School Council have a real impact on our school community’s confidence in the way we are managed. To better understand the role and responsibilities the Department of Education and Training has developed a range of policies, guidelines and resources for current and prospective school councillors. (https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/school-council-overview/overview)
Melbourne High School Council Members 2026
Parent Members
David Chow (President)
Anita Arbogast (Vice President)
Ken Ihara (Treasurer)
Kevin (Ning) Xia
Gerald Tang
Stanley Havea
Karen Kiang
Jonathan Akikusa
Department of Education Employees
Anthony Mordini (Executive Officer)
Steve Draper
Paul Drew
Anna Pilkington
Sonya Mulholland
Student Members
Zayan Rahman
Pranit Praveen
Community Members
Tom Wodak
Peter Stathopoulos