Governance

The school is guided by a Board of Trustees that oversee and hold the school in trust for the community.  Their role is to have a deep sense of commitment and responsibility to the school community they serve.  The Board members are responsible for the development of the school and its policies and to delegate the day-to-day management of the school to the School Council.

Board of Trustees members:

Dr Peter Pratten M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P., F.R.A.C.R., F.R.C.R., F.R.C.M. Chairman

Mr John Gilmour Q.C. Deputy Chairman

Mrs Annette Knight A.M. J.P.

Mr Gary Philpott A.C.A., B.Bus.

Mrs Jennifer Grieve R.N., BSc (Nursing), M.R.C.N.A

Ms Sally Arnold

Mr Stuart Marquardt B. Ed; Dip T; M.A.C.E. M.A.C.E.L. Headmaster

School Council

The School Council manage the planning and implementation of strategies and focuses on policy making and review in the following areas:

• The Strategic direction and strategic management of the school;

• Ensuring the delivery of quality education to the students attending Great Southern Grammar;

• Ensuring those who deliver the schools education curriculum are afforded every opportunity to develop themselves professionally;

• Ensuring that the Great Southern Grammar experience is an enjoyable that assists in preparing for embracing opportunities for the future;

• Ensuring adequate strong Governance across areas of the school; and

• Ensuring that the delivery of quality education is adequately supported through effective financial and operational management of the school.

The management of the school is the responsibility of the Headmaster.  The Council has recently upgraded its constitution and master plans for the future development.

Within the Council is a Finance Committee, a Building Committee and a Development Committee (which meet monthly).  It also establishes task groups to deal with specific issues as the need arises.

School Council

Mr Gary Philpott A.C.A., B.Bus. Chairman

Mrs Sue Howson (Deputy Chair)

Mrs Annette Knight A.M. J.P.

Mrs Barbara Marquand (Parents and Friends Nominee)

Ms Sally Arnold

Mrs Jennifer Shearer

Mrs Yvonne Attwell

Mr Stuart Marquardt B. Ed; Dip T; M.A.C.E. M.A.C.E.L. Headmaster

The Schools Management

The Headmaster is responsible to the Council for the management of all aspects of the school and, in collaboration with the Council, for the development of the strategic direction of Great Southern Grammar.

The school senior management and operations teams that support the Headmaster are as follows:

Education

The Headmaster is supported in the administration of education by the:

• Deputy Headmaster

• Director of Studies (Curriculum) & Pastoral Care

• Head of Junior School

• Head of Middle School

• Head of Senior School

The Headmaster appoints these executive positions and all other teaching staff.

Finance

The Business Manager is responsible to the Headmaster in conjuction with the Council. The Business Manager attends all Finance Comittee meetings. The Business Manager, in consultation with the Headmaster, appoints administration staff.

Enrolments Registrar and Promotions

The Enrolments Registrar is primary responsible to the Headmaster and is appointed by the Headmaster. The Registrar reports to the Headmaster in terms of presenting reports and planning of major projects or events as part of the overall development of the school and the management of enrolments into the School. The Registrar also oversees the implementation of all marketing and community relations with direction by the Headmaster.

Headmaster's Assistant

The Assistant to the Headmaster is responsible to the Headmaster and is appointed by the Headmaster. The Personal Assistant attends Council Meetings with the Headmaster and coordinates school events' or word processing for the Headmaster and the management of appointments for the Headmaster.

Operations

All departmental executives meet monthly to report, plan and workshop strategies.  The following meetings are held between and for departments within the school to assist in operations, planning and communications.

• Executive

• Pastoral Care (House Heads)

• Curriculum

• Staff

• Senior School

• Middle School

• Junior School

• Administration