Kempsey West Public School
Kempsey West Public School, the largest of four public schools in the town of Kempsey, has an enrolment of 380 students. Kempsey West Public School offers a wide range of innovative academic, cultural and sporting programs for all students. We have an experienced, highly qualified and dedicated staff committed to quality teaching in a safe, supportive and caring environment. Our school is recognised as offering diverse and successful educational programs in literacy, numeracy, creative and performing arts and information and computer technology. Our personalised approach to education and smaller class sizes ensure that each child has the opportunity to be a successful learner. Strong staff commitment and enthusiasm enable the school to offer stimulating, individualised programs for the interests and abilities of all students. Through the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program we create a respectful, inclusive and positive culture where students are nurtured and supported to achieve their personal best.The school achieves this through our core values of being respectful, being responsible and being safe. Kempsey West is a centre for innovation. We have developed a range of exciting and productive initiatives including our national awards in Literacy, Aboriginal Education and Community Partnerships . Our excellent learning environment includes a well-resourced library, a school hall, a modern computer lab, interactive whiteboards and outdoor covered learning areas which ensure the best start for every child. We provide a welcoming and friendly environment where students, staff, parents and the wider community work together to achieve the shared goals of Kempsey West Public School.
We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.