Hospitality -Kildare College

Hospitality lies at the heart of Kildare College - a Core Value that underpins all we do, where every person is welcomed with warmth and a genuine sense of belonging.

This spirit was beautifully shown on Saturday 6 September, as over 350 members of the Kildare community gathered for our Celebration of the Hall – End of an Era event. Families, students, Old Scholars, and current and past staff came together to farewell our beloved Hall, the original building that began the journey of Kildare College in 1966. Our community enjoyed archival displays, College Tours, and speeches that celebrated memories and the College's history. The day was a meaningful opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and look ahead to the future as the Hall will soon be demolished to make way for the Lightbridge Centre, our new Performing Arts and Wellbeing Centre, due for completion in 2027.

This same sense of Hospitality also defines Kildare as a workplace. We are proud to have been named a 5-Star Employer of Choice for 2025 by The Educator, alongside only 35 schools from across Australia and 6 in South Australia. The award celebrates our commitment to cultivating a positive, inclusive culture where staff feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a meaningful difference.

As part of the selection process, an anonymous staff survey returned outstanding results, including an 84.5% satisfaction rating and an average score of 4.2 out of 5. Our School Performance Report data shows 100% of staff respondents agreed they feel valued, find their work meaningful, and believe Kildare has a strong focus on our Core Values. Initiatives such as Staff Breakfasts, our annual Retreat and Wellbeing Day, and ongoing professional learning foster strong relationships and continuous growth.

The 2025 Staff Retreat included a collaboration with St Patrick’s Special School and acts of service supporting the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP) and Vinnies. It was a joyful and purposeful day of connection.

Together, these moments speak to the heart of our community, one built on hospitality where all are welcomed, all are valued, and all can flourish.