Deputy Principals News

Open Day

Last Wednesday was a wonderful day in our school celebrating excellence and learning with our community. Our families were able to enjoy time in classrooms immersing in how our children learn each day and a family picnic in our beautiful grounds. 

The event concluded with a wonderful concert showcasing the range of musical opportunities at our school. Thank you to our Beginner Strings, Training Band, Choirs, Chinese Poetry group and soloists Mandy and Allen.  

Book Parades K-2

On Friday, 28th August we will celebrate Book week at Carlingford West. The theme this year is ‘Symphony of Stories’. Students are invited to dress as their favourite book character. The K-2 students will be having our traditional Book Week parades at the following times in the school hall. Parents and families are most welcome to attend. 

Kindy Parade- 9.30am

Year1 Parade- 10am

Year 2 Parade- 10.30am

NSW Settlement Hub

Find your way with the NSW Settlement Hub

Everything you need to know to build your life in NSW is now in one place online. 

The NSW Settlement Hub helps refugees, migrants, and the people who support them, to find trusted information and services for every step as they settle into life in NSW.

Learn about life in Australia, including healthcare, education, community services, employment, language support, transport and the legal system. 

Find resources in multiple languages and formats.

Connect with NSW Government and community services in Sydney, Albury, Armidale, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle, Wagga Wagga and Wollongong.

Hear from people who have made NSW their home and discover the steps you may take as you settle. 

Visit settlementhub.multicultural.nsw.gov.au to explore the NSW Settlement Hub. 

Modern Languages

At Carlingford West Public School, we are proud to offer Modern Languages as part of our curriculum to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Learning a modern language helps students develop communication skills, cultural understanding, and an appreciation for diversity. Our current language offerings include Chinese, Korean, and Hindi.

Parents and carers can support their child's language learning by encouraging practice at home through conversations, songs, games, and exploring cultural connections. Embracing languages at Carlingford West enriches our students’ learning and opens doors to a world of possibilities!

School Photos 2026

School photos for 2026 will take place on 6 different days, 5 days in Term 1 and 1 day in Term 3. 

Students will be photographed in their class/activity groups and individually for portrait photos. Parents may also choose their child/ren to be photographed with their siblings who also attend the school.

Photos will be available for purchase in various packs. 

Please take note of the dates for various photos. 

How to order: 

Photos can be ordered online on www.theschoolphotographer.com.au using the code G8ZXW3KA. 

Please note that orders are ONLINE ONLY.  The school will not be accepting cash.

Alexis King                            Deputy Principal (K - 2)

Sonia Durney                       Deputy Principal (Yrs 3 - 5) 

Kathryn Pessotto               Rel Deputy Principal (Yrs 6 & Admin)

Yvette Ek-Moller                Network EAL/D Education Leader