Kialla West Primary School Building independence and pride

Kialla West Primary School is a dynamic learning community with a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Principal Wes Teague said families, children and teachers were encouraged to be actively involved in the school community and work together to help students develop and grow, while the school values of pride, excellence and resilience underpin everything it does.

“Kialla West has caring sta and create a buzz of excitement about learning,” Mr Teague said.

“We have really strong academic outcomes and our social emotional learning is all around building that independence and pride.”

Kialla West has implemented a strong teaching and learning instructional model.

Mr Teague said the teachers create a beautiful learning environment to develop a love of learning for the children at Kialla West.

The school is enhancing the children’s social and emotional skills through The Resilience Project. The children participate in daily learning to develop their Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness.

Kialla West has welcomed two wellbeing dogs, Lily and Teddy, to the school. Both are helping children to develop their emotional regulation.

In addition to classroom lessons, students participate in specialist programs in PE, Italian, Art, Science and the tutor learning initiative.

Kialla West provides a range of opportunities for children to develop responsibility, independence and leadership skills.

Senior students attain a leadership role, and the Buddy Program is a

Principal Wes Teague | Foundation to Year 6 | 196 students

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The school o ers open learning spaces, including a new state-of-the-art building, consisting of four classrooms.

Mr Teague said the project had created an engaging environment for learning. The school is well resourced and is fortunate to have a wonderful multipurpose building with a communal learning area, art room and canteen.

The school maintains spacious and attractive grounds featuring playground equipment, a large oval and smaller playing areas, while a basketball/netball court with cover was completed last year.

Kialla West also o ers a range of sporting activities including cross-country running, swimming, athletics and fun run plus school sporting teams including netball,

Auskick, football, soccer and basketball.

There is also a before school care program that runs from 7.30am to 8.30am, an after school care program from 3.15pm to 6pm and a holiday care program from 8am to 6pm. Bookings are available on a casual or permanent basis.

The school is holding an open day on May 11th at 9.15am & 10.15am and families are asked to contact the o ce to book a tour. Additional tour times are also available by contacting the school.