The Claremont College School Council is comprised of volunteers who are appointed by the Anglican Schools Corporation. In practice the Council works to understand the educational environment, setting the strategic direction, guiding leadership appointments, and overseeing the management and operation of the school from a governance perspective. Meetings are generally held monthly. The Council appoints the Principal and delegates to the Principal the leadership and management of the School. The Principal is accountable to the Council.
Dr Marc Williams – BSc (Econ), PhD (Chair)
Marc Williams is an Emeritus Professor of International Relations at UNSW Sydney. Prior to his appointment at UNSW, Professor Williams taught International Relations at the University of Sussex. Marc has served on School Council since 2015, and has been Chair of Council since 2020. Marc attends St. Nicolas Anglican Church, Coogee.
Mr Eric Setiawan – BCom, LLB, FCPA
Eric is a Senior Executive with extensive finance experience in banking and financial services including as CFO for a leading bank. He is an active member of St Luke’s Clovelly and is a current parent. Eric has served on the School Council since 2019.
Mrs Laraine Lucas – MEd
Laraine retired from her role of Head of Junior School at Danebank after 21 years in the position. Laraine’s teaching career spans over 47 years in both Government and Independent schools. Laraine holds a Master of Educational Leadership and Management, Graduate Diploma in Facilitating Learning, Diploma of Teaching and Diploma of Biblical Studies from Moore College. Laraine joined as a member of Claremont College Council in 2020.
Mrs Toula Saffo – BCom, CA
Toula’s professional background has been predominantly in finance having qualified as a Chartered Accountant and worked in areas specialising in audit, financial reporting, management accounting and business partnering. Toula is a committed Christian and attends All Saints Parish in Belmore. Being a mother of four, she has developed a passion for seeing children learn and grow and the value of a Christian education. Toula joined the Anglican Schools Corporation in 2024 and has supported Claremont College and the College Council as a Business Partner from 2024.
Rev. Emma Little BDiv
I grew up in Sydney and following my studies at Moore Theological College I was involved in parish ministry in Tamworth for 5 years before returning to Sydney. I am currently serving as an Assistant Minister at St Jude’s Randwick with a focus on Women, Children and Pastoral Care. I joined the Claremont College Council in 2023.
Mr Paul Brigden
Paul has strong experience in ministry and education, including 10 years classroom experience (six as a Junior School Chaplain). He has also served as an assistant minister in a church, and as a chaplain in a retirement village and a university college. Paul currently serves as the Anglican Chaplain at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He currently attends Erskineville Anglican Church and joined the School Council in 2024.
