Structure and Governance

Role of the School Council

“The government and management of the School shall be the responsibility of the St Andrew’s Cathedral School Council constituted with the powers and functions contained within the Ordinance under which it operates” – (This is an extract from the Ordinance on which the School operates). 

Within the limits of the Ordinance and Diocesan regulation, School Council has responsibility for: 

• Goal-setting and long term planning
• Selection, appraisal and pastoral care for the Head of School
• Budget control and financial management
• Political matters, promotion and public relations of the School
• Finance: fee structure, fund-raising policy and government grants
• Industrial relations: provision of remuneration and conditions
• Provision of land, buildings and other capital improvements
• Maintenance and provision of resources and equipment
• Legal matters

School Council delegates authority to the Head of School to manage the daily operation of the School and the implementation of policy. It also delegates authority to committees to allow various matters to be researched and discussed prior to consideration by School Council. 

School Council committees not including ad hoc committees are: 

• Strategy and Vision Committee
• Finance and Administration Committee

Generally School Council ensures that the overall direction and operation of the School is in accordance with the agreed Core Values, Mission and Vision of the School

The Ordinance allows for up to thirteen appointed members on School Council and two ex officio members. 

Members of the School Council

The St Andrew’s Cathedral School Council consists of parents of students and other members of our school community, including several appointed officials, who each bring a unique set of skills to the Council. 

Ex Officio Members
The Archbishop (President), the Most Reverend Dr Peter Jensen
The Dean of Sydney, the Very Reverend Phillip Jensen 

Two Members Appointed by The Archbishop
The Reverend Bob Cameron- Clergyman
Mrs Catherine Grant - Lay Person 

Nine Members Appointed by Chapter:

Clergymen
The Reverend Dr Colin Bale (Chairman of School Council) 

Lay Persons
Mr Ian Hammond (Chairman of Finance and Administration Committee)
Mr Ray Jarratt (Chairman of Strategy and Vision Committee, Deputy Chairman of School Council)
Mr John Scott
Dr Jillian Wheeler
Pastor Ray Minniecon
Mr Michael Winram

Rev Dr Andrew Ford
Dr John Collier (Head of School)

One member of the Old Andreans’ Association
Dr Ben Waterhouse 

Parent Member of Council
Vacant 

Members of St Andrew's Cathedral School staff who attend Council Meetings

Mr John Cross (Executive Director of School Services) 

Mr Brad Swibel  (Deputy Head of School)