Governing Council
Diarmid Lee - Chairperson
Diarmid has two children at WPPS, Xavier (Yr 5) and Alba (Yr 2). This is Diarmid's 5th year on Governing Council and 2nd year as the Chair. He is a Director at Leed Consulting, a consultancy specialising in organisational development and culture change, and also sits on the Board of Relationships Australia South Australia.
Philippa Marsh
Philippa has 3 children at the school, Isla LC1 and Eden and Oscar in M11. Philippa is a teacher with many years of classroom experience and is now a Lecturer at UniSA. Philippa has been on the GC for the past two years and this year has taken on the role of working with a wonderful group of parents to coordinate the Fundraising Committee.
Juliet is mum to two boys, Sam who is currently in year 7, and Lucas, a WPPS graduate, who is in year 10 at Unley High School.
Her family has been at WPPS for 11 years and can’t believe this will be their last.
This is Juliet’s 8th year on Council, and the Education committee. Juliet really enjoys getting to help the school achieve its vision and working together to keep the school a great place to learn and a real community.
Juliet also coordinates the school soccer program, and loves getting to know families through their shared love of sport.
James Telford
James has two children at WPPS, Jackson (Yr 4) and April (Yr 1). This is his first year on the Governing Council and he also sits on the Education Sub-Committee. James’ family values our wonderful school community and is delighted to be part of the link to the WPPS leadership and education team.
Phillipa Tilburgs
Current Position - Business Manager Eynesbury Senior College
Phillipa is passionate about education and has spent 14 years in Management Accounting and Budgeting within the education sector during her 22 years of financial management experience. Having held various positions at the University of Adelaide for over 12 years Phillipa decided to move into a role that would allow her to spend more time with her three girls. You can now find Phillipa making sushi at the canteen every fortnight.
Hamish Price
Hamish Price is the director of a local design studio with experience in project management and delivery of architectural projects. He actively contributes to the design community by mentoring and teaching at a tertiary level. As an advocate for excellence in Public Education he values participation in the School Community. He also volunteers as coach of his daughters’ school netball teams, trying to keep one step ahead them.
Jasmin Gobbett
Jasmin Gobbett is a new addition to the Governing council in 2021. Jasmin lives locally and her daughter Isabel has just started Reception this year. Having previously been a part of Kindergarten & several sport governing councils she is passionate about being involved with WPPS Governing Council. Jasmin is looking forward to helping assist in the continuous improvement and support community education for the local community. Feel free to reach out to Jasmin via email (jasmin.gobbett@gmail.com).
Cindy Healey
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Mark Anders - Treasurer
Mark joined the Governing Council in 2021 and has 3 children attending the school. Having a finance and accounting background Mark has taken on the role of Treasurer and is Chair of the finance and facility committee.
Mark enjoys working with the Governing Council members and other people in the school community to assist provide a memorable primary school experience for the children.
Leisl Holmes – Secretary
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Theo Sasopoulos
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John Siegel
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