Relieving Principal's Message
Dear Parents, Carers, Students, and Staff,
As I enter my final week of relieving as Principal, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible privilege it has been to lead our wonderful school. When I first stepped into the role, it was expected to be just three weeks, but it has turned into a rewarding thirteen-week journey that I have enjoyed immensely.
I would have liked to finish the term as Relieving Principal, but I had already arranged leave to travel overseas for a family wedding. While I am looking forward to this special family occasion, I will miss being part of the warm and vibrant Carlingford West community during the remainder of the term.
Thank you to the staff, students, and families for your support, collaboration, and warm welcome throughout my time here. I am proud of all that we have achieved together, and I will cherish the memories I’ve made at Carlingford West Public School.
Warm Regards,
Lee Shipley.
Below is a message to the Carlingford West Public School community from Daniel Hurd, Director Educational Leadership (Carlingford Network)
To the Carlingford West Public School community,
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Mrs Shipley for her outstanding and highly impactful leadership as relieving principal at Carlingford West during Mr Williamson’s period of higher duties.
Mrs Shipley‘s dedication and authentic partnership with the staff, students, and parents have been instrumental in maintaining the quality learning environment and strong community spirit within the school. Mrs Shipley’s commitment to the school has been deeply appreciated, and we wish her all the very best as she begins some pre-planned leave of her own, before returning to Dundas Public next term.
I am also pleased to inform you that Mrs King will step up as relieving principal for the remainder of this term. We are very grateful to Mrs King for stepping up to lead the school during what is undoubtedly going to be a busy time. Her professionalism and commitment will continue to help ensure a successful remainder to the term.
Throughout this entire period, the strength and resilience of the executive team have been remarkable. Their solid support has played a crucial role in sustaining continuity in leadership and school operations during these changes in the senior leadership team. This collective leadership effort has ensured that our students, staff, and families continue to experience a welcoming and supportive environment.
Finally, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the whole school community for their ongoing support and cooperation throughout. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and teamwork during this time. We are very much looking forward to welcoming Mr Williamson back at the start of next term and continuing the excellent work we do together.
Kind regards,
Daniel Hurd
Director Educational Leadership | Carlingford Network
Public Schools | Metropolitan North Directorate
NSW Department of Education
NSW Public Schools Parent Survey
In Term 2, we are inviting parents and carers to participate in the NSW Public Schools Parent Survey. The survey gives you the opportunity to share your experience at our school, including communication, inclusion, wellbeing and how your child’s learning is supported.
Hearing directly from our parents and carers will help us understand what’s working well and where improvements can be made. Participation in the survey is optional, your responses are anonymous, and it takes around 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
You can access at the survey at https://surveyme.education.nsw.gov.au/sc/nY-Nyo_ECTx3tx7ZZetuvA2
Further information about the NPSS Parent Survey is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/npss.
Kindergarten 2027 Enrolments
Enrolments for Kindergarten 2027 are being accepted for children who live in our school catchment area.
Children born between 1st August 2021 and 31st July 2022 are eligible to enrol.
Parents wishing to enrol their child for Kindergarten 2027 should email our school office at carlingfow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au and attention the email to Mrs Adams, our Enrolment Officer.
Please provide your child’s name, date of birth and your residential address.
Mrs Adams will respond and advise you on what documents you are required to provide and arrange a suitable time for you to collect the enrolment package. Thank you.
School Tours
Prospective enrolments can email our school office at carlingfow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au and attention the email to Mrs Adams, our Enrolment Officer who will arrange a school tour.
School website
We encourage all parents and carers to regularly visit our school website, especially the ‘Events’ page, to stay updated with the latest activities and important dates.
New items and opportunities have been added over the past week, so please take a moment to check for upcoming events and keep informed about what’s happening in our school community. Staying up to date ensures you won’t miss out on any exciting opportunities or important information!
A link to the events page is here.
More information has also been added to the ‘Facilities and Resources’ page. A link can be found here.
Newsletter Translations
A reminder that at the bottom of each page of the Newsletter there is a "Language" tab which enables you to translate the Newsletter into your language of choice or convenience.
Road Safey - Safety around schools
Respecting Our Neighbours in School and at Home
We kindly remind all students to be respectful of neighbours both when travelling to and from school and in their own local communities. This means keeping noise levels down, disposing of litter responsibly, and being considerate of others' property and privacy.
Showing kindness and respect helps build positive relationships and a safe, welcoming environment for everyone.
Let’s all do our part to support a caring community wherever we live!