Mark Anders - Chairperson

Mark joined the Governing Council in 2021 and has 1 child attending the school. Mark is in his third year as chairperson and having a finance and accounting background Mark has previously taken on the role of Treasurer and was chair of the finance 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.

Theo Sasopoulos - Treasurer

Theo has two children attending WPPS, Ari in Year 5 and Zen in Year 2 and has been on Governing council since 2021. In that time he has served on a variety of sub committees and enjoys having an active involvement within the school across Education and Finance.

Theo has a background in Accounting and Finance and has a senior finance role working in one of the country’s largest Agribusinesses. In 2025, Theo is in his third year in the role of Treasurer and looks forward to continuing working closely with School Leadership in this role.

James Telford

James has been a parent of the school since 2017, with Jackon graduating in 2023 and April currently in Year 5. This is his fifth year on the Governing Council. James’ family values our wonderful school community and views the Governing Council as an helpful link to the WPPS leadership and teaching team.

Philippa Marsh - Proxy Chair

Philippa has 3 children at the school, Isla in UC1 and, Eden in LC1 and Oscar in LC2. Philippa is a teacher with many years of classroom experience and is now a Lecturer at UniSA. Philippa has been on the GC since 2021 and this year she continues to work with a wonderful group of parents to coordinate the Fundraising Committee.

Jessica Walkley

Jess has two children at WPPS: Zara in year 3 and Patrick in year 1. This year is her second year on the Governing Council and is also on the Canteen Committee. 

Professionally, Jess is a Critical Care Nurse at Flinders Medical Centre, juggling roles as an ICU Educator and Nurse Consultant for MedSTAR Retrieval service. She also enjoys her role as a Casual Academic at Flinders University. Beyond her professional commitments, Jess is all about connecting with people and lending a hand. She's excited to bring positive energy to the WPPS community and make a difference on the Governing Council.

Chris is the father of two daughters attending WPPS, Isabel (Year 4) and Lucy (Year 1), and with his second year on the Governing Council is looking to contribute to and help improve the school for students today and into the future.

Chris has a background in engineering and computer science working in private and public sectors, and currently works in program management overseeing research and development activities relating to cybersecurity.

Rebekah Hudson

Sean Mullin

I am currently teaching year 5 and have been at the school for many years. I have two adult children who attended WPPS and have been heavily involved in Governing Council for most of my time here. I highly value my role in representing my colleagues and working with Council members on continually improving our school.

Tilly

I have been teaching for 5 years and have spent the last 4 years at Westbourne Park. I am currently teaching in the Junior Primary team in Reception. I completed my Masters of Teaching and Learning in Auckland, New Zealand. It is my second year on Governing Council and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with the teaching and learning community.