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Philip Whale

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First Elected/ Appointed: 2013

About: My involvement with Council came from when the then Chair of Council asked me to put myself forward to assist with a review of its governance. At the time, I felt that I could contribute to the good running of Council and strategic direction of the Sschool. My many years in the legal profession has greatly assisted me in contributing to Council, particularly in developing and maintaining good governance of Council and how that benefits the School and Society. My two children attended KAS and I was interested in the KAS approach to education. I was intrigued by the development of its approach, positioning the School at the forefront of the latest developments in progressive education.  

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