About the Board
Darwin High School Board Established Following School Amalgamation
On 28 February 2026, Darwin Middle School and Darwin High School officially merged to form a single secondary school for students in Years 7–12. This transition marked a significant milestone in strengthening the continuity of learning and creating a unified educational pathway for all students.
As part of this process, the establishment of a new School Representative Body (School Board) has been a key priority. The formation of the Board ensures strong governance, supports strategic decision-making, and provides a formal structure for parent, staff, student, and community voice in shaping the future of the school.
The school hosted a Parent Information Night on 4 March, followed by a Community Meeting on Wednesday 11 March. These opportunities allowed families and stakeholders to learn more about the proposed School Representative structure and to actively contribute to its development.
The Community Meeting was highly successful, with strong attendance from parents, staff, and members of the wider community. Fourteen parent nominations were received, and attendees determined that the School Board would comprise 19 members:
- 10 parent representatives
- 4 teacher representatives
- 2 student representatives
- The Principal
- 2 invited members
Importantly, the model ensures equal parent representation across both sub-schools (Years 7–9 and Years 10–12), reflecting the commitment to equity and balanced decision-making across the full secondary years.
Following the election of the 10 parent representatives, the School Board then also formally endorsed the school’s constitution and approved the application for Darwin High School to become an Independent Public School.
Teacher and student representation further strengthens the Board’s collaborative approach, with these positions elected by staff and students.
Darwin High School extends its sincere thanks to the Department of Education and NTCOGSO for their support in facilitating the meeting and election process.
Families can be assured that this new governance structure reinforces the school’s commitment to delivering a high-quality, consistent secondary education, with student learning and wellbeing remaining central to all decisions.
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