School Council
Meet Your School Council Members
Phoebe Demeris
Council President
I am a mother of three boys. My oldest son, Jack, is currently in Grade 3 and my second son, Henry, is in Grade 1.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 Grade 2. 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 Grade 6 and Jocelyn who is in Grade 1 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 support and create more sensory nature play solutions for the kids! Feel free to contact me with ideas and contributions at lisa@studioperiscope.com
I have Sasha Kuzmicich in 6C, Leo Kuzmicich in 4B and Jem Kuzmicich in 2D.
Therese Thornton
Parent Council Member
This is my first year on the Auburn South Priamry School council and I'm looking forward to contributing in whatever way I can. I have two children at Auburn South Primary (Henry and Sophie - grade 2 & 4). I have a background in mental health research and work clinically as a psychologist. I am hopeful that I will be able to bring a helpful persepctive to support the council and school community. You can reach me via Whatsapp on 0414 382 816.
Alec White
Parent Council Member
As a parent of boys in grades 1 and 3, I see every day the influence of the school - and surrounding community - on the children and their families. I place great store in the value of learning, and teaching. I joined the Council in 2025 and look forward to contributing to the ongoing strength of the Council and the school, including through my role on the finance committee. I am contactable at Whatsapp on 0413 295 854.
Danielle Chubb
Parent Council Member
I'm looking forward to working with the Council again in 2025 in my role as the Policy Sub-Committee Chair. I have two children at ASPS (Jarrah and Karri in Grades 6 & 4) and I bring to Council a passion for helping build respectful and engaged local communities, as well as a career spent as a Researcher and Higher Ed educator. You can find me on WhatsApp on 0403708413.
Eloise Bishop
Parent Council Member
I'm really pleased to be on the ASPS Council for a second year, having been part of the school community since 2021. I have two children; Thomas in 1C and Henry in Grade 4 who has moved to another school this year. As part of the School Improvements Committee, I'm particularly keen to support the school's ongoing focus on sustainabilty and inclusion of First Nations culture. I also run the second hand uniform shop and keep a watchful eye over 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.
Rhian ap Rees
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.
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; particulrly 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.
Darien Hunte
Staff Council Member
I have been a teacher at ASPS for the last eight years and I am thrilled to be in 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.