School Council
Meet your ASPS School Councillors
Phoebe Demiris
School Council President
I am delighted to have been elected Auburn South Primary School Council President for a second term. I have been a parent member of council since 2022. I am a mother of three boys. My oldest son, Jack, is currently in Grade 2 and my younger son, Henry, is in Prep. If you would like to contact me, please don’t hesitate to email me at pjtallent@gmail.com
Anthony Hunter
Council Vice President
Father of five, I've been involved with Auburn South for over 10 years now and happy to be giving back a little while on Council. I have Edward in Grade1.
anthony3123@gmail.com / 0403135840
Christian Lawless
Parent Council Member
Started on Council during COVID and appointed Treasurer a few years ago. Really glad that we have an opportunity to put back into this wonderful school community. I have three children - Xavier who graduated ASPS in 2023, Alyssa in 5B, and Jocelyn who commenced in Prep C this year. My email is clawless@tpg.com.au
Lisa Oaten
Parent Council Member
I joined school council in 2021 and currently Chair of the School Improvements Committee. I am passionate about improving the school grounds in a sustainable way and keen to contribute to more sensory nature play for the kids! Feel free to contact me with ideas and contributions at lisa@studioperiscope.com I have Sasha Kuzmicich in 5B, Leo Kuzmicich in 3A and Jem Kuzmicich in 1D.
Amanda Schwilk
Parent Council Member
I feel privileged be part of the school council and deepen my connection and support of the ASPS community. I am a member of the School Improvements sub committee who are always looking at how we can improve the school grounds for the enjoyment, usability and pride of our kids and community. Feel free to come and chat when I'm at the school with my daughters Maggie (3D), Camilla (1D), and younger son Angus.
Vu Huynh
Parent Council Member
I’m delighted to be part of the school council this year and working alongside the team to achieve great outcomes for our school community. I am a father of two daughters, with my oldest Sophie in class 2D. Feel free to contact me on vu.huynh@pm.me
Jason Wong
Parent Council Member
Been part of the awesome ASPS community since 2022 and am delighted to have observed my son Ben, Second Grade, thrive at the school. I joined the Council because I wanted to contribute back into the community and be part of the team that creates such a wonderful environment for those dear to us. Always happy to chat to any parents wanting to learn how they can also contribute to the continued success of ASPS!
Danielle Chubb
Parent Council Member
I'm looking forward to working with the Council again in 2024, this time chairing the policy sub-committee. I have two children at ASPS (Jarrah and Karri in Grades 5 & 3) and I bring to Council a passion for helping build respectful and engaged local communities, as well as a career spent as a higher ed educator and researcher. You can find me on whatsapp on 0403708413.
Eloise Bishop
Parent Council Member
I'm really pleased to have joined the ASPS Council this year, having been part of the school community since 2021. I have two children at the school; Thomas in Prep B and Henry in 3A (as well as our fur-child Dolly, who's a regular at pick up / drop off). As part of the School Improvements Subcommittee, I'm particularly keen to support the school's ongoing focus on sustainabilty and inclusion of First Nations culture, as well as our weekly duties looking after the school chickens!
Marcus Wicher
Principal
I've had the privilege of being the principal and executive officer of school council at ASPS since 2012. I'm enormously proud of the wonderful work that our staff do with students and their families to make ASPS the great school that it is. I'm also appreciative of the role that our school council plays in enabling the school to achieve its strategic academic, wellbeing and operational aims. I'm also a father of 3 children (2 in primary and 1 in secondary) and bring this perspective to how I lead and support students, parents and staff.
Michael Wainwright
Assistant Principal
I have been a member of the Auburn South team since 2011 beginning my time here as a Performing Arts teacher before transitioning to my current role as Assistant Principal. I thoroughly enjoy working with school council; particularly the school improvement committee on ideas and projects focussed on developing our school grounds and infrastructure. I am appreciative of the opportunity to work with a diverse group of motivated people who are passionate about the growth and well-being of our students.
Rhian ap Ress
Assistant Principal
Having been part of the Auburn South community for the past 9 years, I'm looking forward to working with School Council to ensure children have a positive experience at school. In my role as Assistant Principal and PYP Coordinator, I have the unique position of working alongside all teaching teams to bring together our vision and values to enhance teaching and learning.
Darien Hunte
Staff Council Member
I have been a teacher at ASPS for the last seven years and I am thrilled to be joining the School Council Team. I am one of the school's Mental Health and Wellbeing Leaders as such thorugh ths position I will prioritise student engagement and enacting meaningful policy change to support this.
Sarah Jang
Staff Council Member
I'm looking forward to collaborating and working with the School Council this year. I've been a part of ASPS since 2020, and have stood firm in the Year 6 team. As well as being a classroom teacher, I am a part of the school’s wellbeing teams - Visible Wellbeing and Respectful Relationships. Outside of education, have a background in politics, international relations, so I’m absolutely in love with the PYP - promoting international mindedness in young people!