There has always been a tradition of community involvement at Whyalla Town Primary School. Members of the governing council are elected to represent the community of the school. Each member brings a different perspective to the governing council but each is elected to represent the whole community. Governing council make it possible for the school community to contribute to school based decision making, be involved in establishing the shared values and expectations that guide the direction of the school and work towards a shared responsibility and joint action for education.