150 years of Kialla West Primary School

I began teaching at the school in 1998 and, after 12 years as a teacher, and with the mentoring and support of Principal Peter Lloyd, I was fortunate to become principal in 2010.

I have also had the privilege of seeing my own children attend Kialla West.

While our buildings, classrooms, resources and educational practices have continued to evolve over 150 years, one thing has remained constant, the people who make Kialla West such a great place.

Our dedicated teachers and education support staff work tirelessly to provide outstanding learning opportunities for every student.

They care deeply about the children they teach and continually strive to help them achieve their very best.

Our students bring energy, enthusiasm, curiosity and character to our school each day, making Kialla West a wonderful place to work and learn.

One of the greatest privileges of being part of Kialla West is watching our students grow and seeing the wonderful things they go on to achieve once they leave our school.

There is an enormous sense of pride in hearing about the careers, achievements, contributions and lives of our former students and knowing that Kialla West Primary School played a part in their journey.

Kialla West is incredibly fortunate to continue to have amazing parents and families who give so much to our school community.

The commitment of our School Council and P&C is invaluable, with parents generously giving their time, ideas and energy to support our students and staff and make our school a better place.

Whether it is helping to organise events, supporting fundraising, volunteering at school activities or contributing to important decisions about our school, their contribution is greatly appreciated.

The same incredible community spirit can be seen in the way our families support our sporting programs.

Our football, soccer and netball teams, along with Auskick, provide wonderful opportunities for our students to participate, compete, develop their skills and, most importantly, be part of a team.

This forms another connection for the many parents who volunteer as coaches, team managers, helpers, officials, drivers and supporters.

The time and commitment our parents give to our sporting teams is a wonderful reflection of the strength of the Kialla West community.

Our values of Pride, Excellence and Resilience are evident in everything we do.

They shine through in our academic achievements, sporting success, artistic and cultural activities, and the many ways our students, staff and families contribute to the broader community and are reflected in the actions and attitudes of our people every day.

As we celebrate 150 years, I’m proud of the generations of students, families, teachers and community members who have contributed to Kialla West Primary School.

Kialla West is more than a school, it is a place of belonging and a place where people genuinely care about one another.

The people are what make Kialla West such a wonderful place to be.

I look forward to celebrating our remarkable history at the school on October 10.

Kialla West Primary School

Principal

Wesley Teague