An Engaged Community
Lauriston is fortunate to have the support of its community through the School Council, Lauriston Foundation, the Lauriston Parents’ Association, and the Old Lauristonians’ Association.
School Council
Lauriston Girls’ School is a Company Limited by Guarantee, governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Lauriston Girls’ School Council oversees the governance and strategic direction of the School. The Council members serve as the Directors of the School and appoint the Principal, who has delegated responsibility from School Council for the leadership and operation of the School.
School Council members provide a broad range of skills and experience at a senior level and include parents of current or former students and Old Lauristonians.
To support its stewardship responsibilities, School Council has established specialist Committees, comprising members of School Council and outside experts. The following Committees are currently in operation: the Finance Committee, the Risk Committee, the Building Committee and the Governance, Nominations and Remuneration Committee.
School Council and Committee Members serve in a voluntary capacity and receive no remuneration for their services.
Getting Involved in the School Governance Community
Lauriston maintains a Register of Interested Candidates for positions on the School Council and its constituent Committees and refers to this Register when a position becomes available.
The Governance, Nominations and Remuneration Committee is responsible for making new Council and Committee Member recommendations to the School Council when vacancies occur from time to time. The Committee makes recommendations based on skills-based criteria, having regard to other desired attributes.
If you have Corporate Governance experience and a proven track record and expertise in one or more of the below competency areas, please send your personal statement and CV to the Company Secretary.
- Strategy Development
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Education Theory & Practice
- Legal, Risk Management & Compliance
- CEO & Senior Leadership
- People & Culture
- Technology & Transformation
- Major Building Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Affairs & Communications
- Marketing & Brand Management
Please email the following documentation to: companysecretary@lauriston.vic.edu.au
- Personal Statement | A brief statement (no more than one page) outlining how your skills and experience could enhance the governance of the School, your relationship to Lauriston (if any) and your motivation to join the School governance community.
- Curriculum Vitae | Your CV should include your name, address, mobile contact details; qualifications; positions held (with dates and scope of responsibilities, including specific corporate governance roles); skills and experience; personal attributes; and any other relevant information.
Submissions of interest will be acknowledged by an automated receipt.
Lauriston Foundation
The Lauriston Foundation, the fundraising arm of the School, was established in 1984 to focus dedicated resources to support major projects and initiatives. Over the years, it has played an integral role in upholding Lauriston’s vision to be a School for Life.
Donors to the Lauriston Foundation have helped bring many important initiatives to fruition over the years, including the Ullmer Sports & Wellbeing Centre, the Swimming Centre, Blairholme Early Learning Centre, the Science and Resource Centre and the FabLearn Lab. A cornerstone achievement the Lauriston Foundation supported in the mid-1990s was the purchase and subsequent development of Howqua, our Year 9 campus, which remains a highlight of the unique experience offered to girls studying at Lauriston.
The Foundation continues to galvanise community engagement and create lasting connections for current and past parents, staff and alumnae.
Old Lauristonians’ Association
The Old Lauristonians’ Association (OLA) was formed in 1913, to support the growing number of alumnae and retain their connection to the School. The OLA was originally called the “Old Lauristonian’s Club” but was later renamed the Old Lauristonians’ Association in 1923.
The OLA funded the first issue of the School magazine, The Lauristonian, published in term 3 1914. In 1925, the OLA helped raise funds to level and replant the existing baseball field and create a full-sized hockey field. Lauriston went on to make a great contribution to the growth of Victorian Hockey through the 1920s and 1930s.
Today the OLA is a platform for alumnae to connect with each other and to come together as a community to support current students and each other through the OLA Fellowship, bursaries, mentoring, class reunions and other important engagement initiatives.
Lauriston Parents’ Association
Founded in 1933 during the Great Depression by 70 committed parents, the Lauriston Parents’ Association (LPA) emerged to support the School through challenging times. In its early years, the LPA funded the Irving Library, established the Senior Sports Trophy and Dux Prize, and contributed significantly to refurbishing school grounds. By 1938, it had created a dedicated fund for new buildings. Since then, the LPA has continued to champion key initiatives that enrich the School community.
More recently, the LPA and its affiliated groups play a vital role in cultivating meaningful community events that foster a strong sense of belonging and enrich the overall school experience for families. Comprised of dedicated parent volunteers, the LPA coordinates initiatives that bring the school community together, appoints year-level representatives to enhance communication between parents and staff, and leads targeted fundraising efforts and prize-giving activities. Additionally, the LPA helps facilitate major interschool sporting events, including rowing and skiing, further strengthening school spirit and engagement
LPA Fair 1986
First Logo of the OLA
