Kempsey West Public School

Creating a child focussed centre of excellence

Telephone02 6562 7044

Emailkempseywst-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Parents, carers and the community

As a parent or carer, you are an important part of our school community. We offer a range of services to support you and your family.

Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C)

Our Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C) is made up of parents and carers, teachers and community members. The P&C meets regularly to contribute to decision-making, developing policies and management plans as well as fundraising.

Counselling for families

The school counsellor can assist when families undergo a trauma or big change. Contact us to make an appointment. For information in community languages, see school counselling service.

Outside of the education system, free telephone counselling services are available to support families who may be going through a difficult time.

  • Lifeline – 24-hour telephone counselling service. 13 11 14.
  • Mensline Australia – 24-hour telephone counselling service for men. 1300 789 978.
  • Parent line – an advice and information service. 1300 1300 52.

Interpreting and translations

We will help you communicate with our school. If you’d like an interpreter for a school meeting, let us know and we will arrange one, if available.

If you don’t speak or understand English well and want to contact us, call TIS National on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. The operator will call the school and get an interpreter to help. This service is free.

For more information, listen in your language.

Visit the department’s translated documents section for important information that’s relevant for your child’s education in many languages.

 P & C News and Information

The P&C meets monthly, and a reminder note is in the newsletter the week before each meeting. 
Any parent/ carer or family member is welcome to attend the meetings - we look forward to seeing you there!

Code of conduct for parents, carers and visitors

The Code of Conduct for Parents, Carers & Visitors has been developed in accordance with NSW Department of Education guidelines and ensures that everyone who visits the school site is able to do so in a safe and harmonious manner.

Please read our KWPS Parent Code of Conduct (DOCX 24KB)