Governance

College Council

Waverley Christian College operates as a ministry of CityLife Church Inc., under the spiritual guidance and covering of the Church’s Board of Elders. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to the vision and mission of both the Church and the College, working together in harmony and with sensitivity to each other’s needs. The College Council, appointed annually by the Board of Elders of CityLife at the College AGM, is entrusted with the governance and strategic oversight of the College. While the Council focuses on setting direction and ensuring the highest standards of governance, the day-to-day management is delegated to the Principal and the dedicated staff team. Council members serve voluntarily, contributing their expertise through various sub-committees to support the College’s continued growth and success. This collaborative approach, grounded in Biblical principles and God’s grace, ensures that relationships remain central to all decisions and that the College thrives as an integral part of the CityLife Church community.

Members

David Burr (Chair)
David has been on the College Council since September 2005 and has served as the Chair since August 2021. David and May Wan have four adult children; three of whom attended the College.

Barney Tomasich (Deputy Chair)
Barney joined the College Council in 2004 and chairs the Risk Management Committee. Barney and his wife, Gillian, have three daughters who have attended the College.

Peter Leigh (Secretary/Treasurer)
Peter has been a member of the College Council since 1993 and served as the Chair from 2011 to 2021. Peter commenced employment with the College in January 2022 as the Business Manager and continues to serve as a member of the Council. He and his wife, Linda, have three adult children who have all graduated from the College.

Andrew Chisholm
Andrew joined the College Council in 2019 when he became Senior Minister of CityLife Church. His wife, Christine, works as an EAL teacher at the College, and their three children all attended the College.

Amy Foong
Amy joined the College Council in 2015 and chairs the Finance sub-committee. Amy is married to Freddy, and they have four children, all of whom are currently attending the College.

Amy Lim
Amy joined the College Council in 2019. One of Amy’s children attended the College and graduated in 2021. Amy is a senior manager with over 20 years international education experience in private and public sectors.

Felicia Koh
Felicia joined the College Council in 2024 and is an alumnus of WCC, graduating in the 2004. Felicia and her husband, Peter have three children, all of whom are attending the College.

Gerda Kusmandono
Gerda joined the College Council in 2024. Gerda is married to Hestu and has two children attending the College. She is a business architect and microbusiness community co-founder.

Glen Slimmon
Glen joined the College Council in 2014. He is married to Megan, who is an alumnus of WCC, and they have 2 children. Their eldest graduated from the College in 2021 and the youngest is graduating this year. Glen is a company director with over 20 years’ experience in property development, funds management, economics and finance and he has also held various governance roles.

Mark Eddison
Mark rejoined the College Council this year, after having served in the Council from 2005 till 2019. He is married to Tina and has three adult children, all of whom have graduated from the College.

Winston Lee
Winston joined the College Council in 2024. Church. He is married to Samantha and has two children who are currently enrolled in the College. He currently serves as the Business Manager of CityLife Church.

Godwin Shim
Godwin Shim currently serves as Senior Minister Appointee at CityLife Church, having previously led both the Manningham and Melbourne City sites and is joining the College Council in 2026. He is married to Alice, and together they have two sons.

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