A message from the Principal

At the end of my first five weeks at KHS I would just like to again thank the Kempsey community for the warm welcome I have received. I look forward to meeting regularly with all members of the KHS community as we hopefully move away from the COVID19 regulations and schools open up to all again.

When I was first introduced to the KHS community I spoke to the students about two expectations I have of everyone at KHS: 

1. Respect - this is a non-negotiable expectation at KHS. I expect this from everyone - from students to staff, from students to students, from staff to students, from staff to staff & most importantly, from each student to themselves.                                           

2. Do your best at all times: each KHS student is ultimately the person who is in control of their education - KHS will provide each student with the teaching skill, support & facilities to succeed in their education. Each student alone however will determine whether or not they take up this great opportunity – please remind your child that they will get out of their education what they put into it.

These two expectations will lead to successful outcomes for all students and in my short time at KHS I can see many KHS students epitomising the above. 

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Please contact me at the school if you have any issues regarding your child’s education.

Simon McKinney

Executive Principal