Western Australian Current Regulations

SCHOOL EDUCATION REGULATIONS 2000 - REG 72

72 .         Permitting public to use school premises

        (1)         The principal of a government school may give permission for the school’s premises or a part of the school’s premises to be used for an activity or gathering of members of the public for purposes not directly related to the purposes of school education.

        (2)         Permission under subregulation (1) is to be in writing in a form approved by the chief executive officer.

        (3)         The principal may give permission under subregulation (1) —

            (a)         in relation to such part or parts of the school’s premises as are specified in the permission; or

            (b)         in relation to such periods of time as are specified in the permission; or

            (c)         subject to such conditions as are specified in the permission.

        (4)         The principal may give permission under subregulation (1) if the proposed use would not, or would not be likely to —

            (a)         interfere with the normal operations of the school; or

            (b)         adversely affect the safety or welfare of persons on the school’s premises; or

            (c)         cause damage to property that comprises, or is located at, the school’s premises (whether or not the property is vested in the Minister); or

            (d)         conflict with the ethos and values of the school or otherwise adversely affect the school’s reputation.

        (5)         No fee or charge is to be paid for the use of the school’s premises except in accordance with a licence.