The P&C Team
The Executive Committee
The executive team are responsible for helping turn your suggestions for the school into a reality.
George Grose
PRESIDENT
George is a First Nations Kamilaroi man. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from UTS and has worked for over 20 years in community services. In 2018 he held the role of Vice President and is father to his daughter who is in Year 5 at FLPS. He is passionate about culture and diversity.
Adrian Ferrand
VICE PRESIDENT
Adrian has a daughter, Saskia who is in Year 2 at FLPS. With a Bachelor of Science (Masters in Marketing), Adrian heads up a global branding and online solutions company. Originally from the UK, he and his family moved here from LA in 2020. Adrian prefers the golf courses in Australia and is a Harry Potter fan.
Nathan Smith
VICE PRESIDENT
Nathan has two sons at FLPS: Ben in Year 6 and Tom in Year 4. He has been self employed for 15 years and prior to that worked in marketing roles for multinationals. He is a keen sailor and dreams of sailing off to the horizon with his family. In addition to his Vice President role on the P&C Nathan is also the co-ordinator for the Sustainability Committee and works with the Student Leadership group on sustainability projects in the school.
Andy Hough
TREASURER
Andy’s daughter Lexi started in Kindy at FLPS in 2020. Andy is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accounts in England and Wales (ICAEW). He has spent his whole professional career in Mergers and Acquisitions and since moving to Australia in 2007 has worked for Deloitte. Andy is a very keen but largely uncoordinated soccer player and runner.
Grace Poulton
SECRETARY
Grace has one son (Jaxton) at FLPS who is starting Year 2 in 2022. While working full time, Grace also manages a blended family (2 step kids - teenagers
+ Jaxton). Grace has spent most of her career as a technical software seller in the US but has been in the Finance industry since moving here in 2015.
Grace has been enjoying discovering Australia with lovely family adventures.
Annina Ferrand
COMMS
Annina (and Adrian) share not only their daughter Saskia, but a spot each on the Exec team. Annina has a Bachelor of Design and works as an Event Producer at a leading Property Group. She appreciates the outdoors, enjoys experimenting with textiles and loves getting involved in community events.
MUSIC COMMITTEE
The Music Committee is responsible for the operations of the music program, which includes around 130 students and encompasses three main bands, a choir and a number of other ensembles.
Eugenia Munro
MUSIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Contact: band@flpsmusic.net
Eugenia is an Inner West based Piano and Music Theory teacher and a mother to two musical teenagers. She loves live music performances, finding new walks and singing with the Sydney University Graduate Choir.
Louise Horwood
INSTRUMENT COORDINATORS
Contact: instruments@flpsmusic.net
Louise is mum to a son and a professional trumpet player and trumpet tutor at a number of schools.
Rachel Fox
MUSIC FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
Rachel has responsibility for organising the music fundraising events, such as the Big Band Breakfasts and recital nights. She is also a 2021 P&C Vice-President.
Karlee Young
MUSIC EVENTS COORDINATOR
Karlee has three girls and is an experienced Flodge mum of over eight years. She is responsible for finding and organising events and performances for the bands to help them grow.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Our infrastructure team work with the school to provide advice and support with regards building works and playground maintenance.
David Sawkins
INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISOR
Dave is a father of two boys and runs a company specialising in the delivery of workplace, childcare and healthcare construction. In 2020, he served as a P&C Vice President and coordinates the Forest Lodge Flyers running program each Friday morning.
Rob Hynson
PLAYGROUND & GARDENING REPRESENTATIVE
Rob is a stay at home dad to two boys. He grew up in Britain where he developed a keen interest in golf, birds, reptiles and native gardens. He currently works as a wildlife tour-guide and photographer.
CULTURE & DIVERSITY
Be yourself. We like you that way. At Flodge we respect and value differences because we know when people from different backgrounds, and with different points of view, work together we create a better community for everyone. That’s why we strive for a diverse and inclusive culture.
To Be Assigned
LANGUAGES COORDINATOR
WELLBEING
Wellbeing is the state of being comfortable, healthy and happy. Wellbeing is about 'how we are doing', as individuals, communities and as a nation. At Flodge we want to help raise healthy, happy, connected kids in a nourishing and considerate community.
Kerri Dawson
LEARNING SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE
Contact: flpslearninguniquely@gmail.com
Kerri is a mum to a Year 5 and Year 1 students. Kerri works as a technical project manager.
Nathan Smith (VP)
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY REPRESENTATIVE
Nathan is also the co-ordinator for the Sustainability Committee and works with the Student Leadership group on sustainability projects in the school.
David Sharp & David Sawkins
FOREST LODGE FLYERS COACHES
Contact: flf@flodge.net.au
More information: forestlodgeflyers
FUNDRAISING
Flodge actively fundraise to provide resources for the school for a variety of equipment and initiatives. There are three main areas of fundraising: community events or fundraising, sponsorship and grants.
Positions vacant
EVENTS/FUNDRAISING TEAM
We are looking for volunteers to take responsibility for the planning and execution of Flodge events and fundraising throughout the year.
Bec Schepers
GRANTS COORDINATOR
Bec's daughter Holly began attending FLPS in 2020. Keen to support the school and the P&C Association, Bec is putting her professional tender writing capabilities to work as the Flodge Grants Officer.