Policies and Governance

Policies

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) has been established by Archbishop Peter A Comensoli to be responsible for the governance and operation of approximately 300 parish primary schools and regional and archdiocesan secondary colleges in the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

MACS governs and supports Catholic schools in the Archdiocese to continue the mission of Catholic education to proclaim the Good News and equip our young people with the knowledge, skills and hope to live meaningful lives and enrich the world around them.

The CECV acts as the overarching, strategic planning and policy-making body for the Catholic school system in Victoria.

The CECV has a strategic role in promoting and advocating for Catholic education. We act as the representative body of Catholic schools in Victoria with Australian and State governments, and other relevant organisations and agencies.

The CECV receives government grants and distributes these funds to schools. We also report to government on Catholic schools' use of these public funds in accordance with legislation.

The CECV has responsibility for the education of about 207,000 students within Victoria (2015 census) and is supported by the Catholic Education Offices of the four Dioceses: Melbourne, Ballarat, Sandhurst and Sale.

School Advisory Council

St Peter Julian Eymard School aims to be a genuine community of faith. Jesus is at the heart of this community calling us to be His people, to support and encourage each other and to be open to His message and the power of His spirit. It is our aim to provide the school community with a lived experience of being the church in Mooroolbark.

Our Parish Community School will promote these values:

  • Social equality

  • Mutual respect

  • Personal responsibility

  • Self-discipline co-operation

  • Shared decision making

  • Independence and

  • Personal Excellence

Our community at St Peter Julian Eymard will be based on the Eucharist, Prayer, Communication, Service, and Knowledge and will seek to involve and empower all in our community. The School Advisory Council of St Peter Julian Eymard Parish Community School contributes to this mission statement by working with the Parish Priest and the Principal, giving informed advice in the following areas.

1. To assist were appropriate, in the formulations of school policy in conjunction with the school staff and community eg: Sun Smart, Uniform, School Fees.

2. To support the school community with the maintenance of facilities and equipment.

3. To liaise with the parish community to foster a stronger relationship between the parish and school.

4. As a nominated representative, provide a focal point between the parents and the school.

5. By working in collaboration with other auxiliaries in the school and parish community.

6. To assist in the selection of a Principal at the appropriate time.

7. By developing strategies for promoting the school in the local community.

 8. To facilitate the orientation of new families into the school community and foster good home/school and school/community relationships.

 9. Provide an annual report to the school community.