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CHristmas 2022
Principal's Report
Principal's Report
Welcome to the end of the 2022 school year
As the 2022 school year comes to its conclusion, I acknowledge the contributions by parents, carers, teachers and students to Tamworth West Public School’s phenomenal year of achievements as a school.
To all students, congratulations on a very successful year of learning and leadership. 2022 has been an extremely successful year at Tamworth West Public School. We have achieved some outstanding results in all areas of the curriculum – especially in relation to our NAPLAN results. Our reading results have grown from 21% of students achieving in the top two bands in 2017 to 40% of students this year, while our numeracy results have grown from 8% of students in the top two bands in 2018 to 17% this year. Next year we will be introducing the new English and Math Syllabus into our K-2 classrooms and working with the Department’s Strategic Support team to really focus on numeracy across Years 3-6. Students who attend Tamworth West Public School receive a quality well rounded education, an education that offers diversity and opportunity.
A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Tamworth West. They are a dedicated group of professionals and our students are very fortunate to have them as part of their learning journey.
I would also like to thank our hardworking P&C. They are a small group, but they work extremely hard for the betterment of our school environment and we really appreciate all they do.
Thank you to the parents, carers, grandparents and community members who help us in so many ways throughout the year. In classrooms, on sporting fields, on excursions, in the canteen and in so many other ways. The list is endless. Your support really is valued and appreciated.
The partnership of caring, hardworking and dedicated teachers, enthusiastic and self-motivated students and supportive parents creates an environment that really does provide students with the opportunity to achieve personal excellence.
Change in schools is inevitable and as this year draws to close, we have a number of changes afoot. In 2023, Miss Katie Massey and Ms Kahla May will be accessing leave. We wish them the best and look forward to welcoming them back to Tamworth West in 2024.
Next year, we also have some staff on temporary staff movements to other schools. Mrs Wise will be working at Westdale PS and Mrs Flick is making the move to Oxley Vale PS for 2023. Our loss is their gain and we trust they will enjoy their time in a new setting.
Mrs Maree Black will also be accessing leave in 2023, pending retirement. We wish Maree all the best and sincerely hope that her retirement is wonderful and we wish her lots of joyous time with her family.
When one door closes, another one opens and such, we will be welcoming a number of new faces to Tamworth West PS. Mrs Christy Grassick will be our new Business Manager and we welcome Ms Dara McAuley and Ms Ainslie Hobson to our front office. Ms Ashley Chaffey will be joining us as a School Learning Support Officer. We are also fortunate to be welcoming Mrs Kylie Taber, Ms Grace Firth-Panetta, Miss Chelsie Rivenell and Mr Cody Edstein-Boyes as classroom teachers.
I would like to end by extending my best wishes to our year 6 students on their move to high school and the next chapter in their lives. I wish them well in everything they do and encourage them not to be strangers. They will always be connected to Tamworth West PS and we are very proud of them..
I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas. It is a privilege to be Principal of Tamworth West Public School and I look forward to working with you in 2023.
Terrie Kay
Principal
2023 Captains
2023 Captains
Madden Farr
Madden Farr
Captain
Miranda Wrigley
Miranda Wrigley
Captain
Jaylen Krog-Hazlewood
Jaylen Krog-Hazlewood
Vice Captain
Feungnapa (Jainie)
Feungnapa (Jainie)
Sayabath
Sayabath
Vice Captain
Class Awards
Class Awards
Early Stage 1
Early Stage 1
KM
Addison Chambers
Academic Excellence
Simon Bonavita
Most Improved
Ruby Coates
PBL Award
Charlotte Vesey
Outstanding results across all key learning areas
Nash Turner-Coughlin
Persistence and determination in all areas of learning
Mackenzie Fraser
Outstanding results in reading
KW
Oliver Glyde
Academic Excellence
Amelia Klasen
Most Improved
Charlotte Dawson
PBL Award
Joey Maguire
High level of self-motivation and outstanding work habits
Levi Day
Outstanding achievement in mathematics and reading
Mella Carrigan
Outstanding presentation of all her work tasks and her dedication towards learning
Stage 1
Stage 1
1D
Leo Ayers
Academic Excellence
Annabelle Stewart
Most Improved
Kaile Allsopp
PBL Award
Taylor Cattle
Outstanding effort in all learning areas
Charlton Hartley
Commitment to all key learning areas
Noah Dawson
Effort and creative thinking in mathematics
1SD
William Dufty
Academic Excellence
Cooper King
Most Improved
Armani Maru
PBL Award
Violet McDonald
Excellent effort in all learning areas
Alexis Crump
Outstanding commitment in all key learning areas
Everly Mills
Increasing confidence and building greater resilience
1/2H
Harriet Hurley
Academic Excellence
Zach
Most Improved
Lucy Farrell
PBL Award
Flynn Murden
High achievement in all learning areas
2L
Abigail Jamieson
Academic Excellence
Zayne Dufty
Most Improved
Olivia Gardner
PBL Award
Barclay Henry
His ability to share his knowledge and support his peers
Brooklyn Unger
Determination and dedication to learning
Astrea Allsopp
Exceptional work ethic and improvement in reading
2P
Savannah Mills
Academic Excellence
Jaxson McDonnell
Most Improved
Lacie-May Barrass
PBL Award
Hunter Farrell
Demonstrating a terrific work ethic across all key learning areas
Cooper Cullen
Demonstrating persistence and determination to improve in all areas of learning
Georgia Gardner
Striving to improve in spelling and reading
1/2H
Isobel
Academic Excellence
Isabel Unger
Most Improved
Lilly Morrissey
Always striving to improve and being committed to learning
Stage 2
Stage 2
3B
Max Staines
Academic Excellence
Najayda Welsh
Most Improved
Zavier Kasch
PBL Award
Caitlin Rodd
Displaying a positive attitude to all areas of her school life
Latayah Jerrard
Improvement in mathematics and demonstrating excellent initiative
Hunter Moore
Excellence in creative writing
3L
Carter Radford
Academic Excellence
Xander Puzon
Most Improved
Charlotte Thompson
PBL Award
Kailen Dwyer
Commitment to all areas of his learning
Hope Field
Enthusiasm towards all subject areas
Scarlet Stewart
Increased confidence in her ability as a lifelong learner
4D
Tilly Crelley
Academic Excellence
Charlie Adams
Most Improved
Laylah Nash
Always striving to improve and being committed to learning
Victoria Gardner
Setting a high example of excellence in behaviour and academics
Roland Mobberley
Cooperating in all group situations and supporting his peers to do their best
Cameron Roberts
Always striving to complete his work to the best of his ability
4M
Cameron Mumford
Academic Excellence
Isabella McKnight
Most Improved
Makenzie Ivin
Always striving to improve and being committed to learning
Ashlee Day
Excellent achievement in all areas of learning
Hannah Simpson
Always displaying a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards all aspects of schooling
Austin Rodd
Striving to achieve his personal best in all areas of school life
Stage 2
Stage 2
5/6F
Karan Singh
Academic Excellence
Hayley Mason
Academic Excellence
Josephine Bowden Marshall
Most Improved
Jharal Lillicrap
Most Improved
Bryson Gross
PBL Award
Bailey McLachlan
Consistent application in all subjects
Levi Marengo
Commitment to learning
5/6M
Travis Mumford
Academic Excellence
Ruby Potter
Academic Excellence
Mackenzie Kelly
Most Improved
Annabelle Morrison
Most Improved
Chelsea Hudson
PBL Award
Cooper Staines
Being thoughtful, conscientious and an active and enthusiastic student
Arlandria Cantrill
Being an inquisitive learner and consistent application in all key learning areas
5/6V
Claire Gardner
Academic Excellence
Tara Beecham
Academic Excellence
Hayley-Rose Gray
Most Improved
Shae Thompson
Most Improved
Harmony Anderson
PBL Award
Xavier Bishop
Striving to complete work to a high standard
Mikaylah French
Striving to complete work to a high standard
5/6W
Neo Shepherd
Academic Excellence
Miranda Wrigley
Academic Excellence
Mykala Tyler
Most Improved
Ruby Goodman
Most Improved
Nullah Cochrane
PBL Award
Madden Farr
Outstanding engagement and a high level of understanding in HSIE
Bailey Corbett
Consistent effort and application in all key learning areas
Support Classes
Support Classes
1-4M
Travis Stokes
Most Improved
Charlie Gardner
PBL Award
Eli Hoskins
Commitment to learning
3-6W
Ava Taylor-Cochrane
Most Improved
McKena Gardner
PBL Award
Demo Quagliato
Demonstrating an understanding of concepts in mathematics and science
Elijah White
Achievement in the areas of mathematics and science
5/6D
Cody Whitney
Most Improved
Riley Webster
PBL Award
Seth Easey
Outstanding effort in science and technology
Zeke
Outstanding achievement in all key learning areas
Release From Face to Face & specialist Teacher awards
Release From Face to Face & specialist Teacher awards
Aboriginal Language
Mella Carrigan
Always working to the best of her ability in Aboriginal Language lessons
Kason Pryor
His enthusiasm for learning in Aboriginal Language lessons
Latayah Jerrard
Always showing enthusiasm for learning in Aboriginal Language lessons
Angela Emery
Always showing enthusiasm for learning in Aboriginal Language lessons
Creative Arts
Mella Carrigan
Outstanding participation in Creative Arts
Saphira-Lee Cooper
Excellent application to all areas of Creative Arts
Eva Wrigley
Outstanding application to all areas of Creative Arts
Darcy Collings
Excellent participation in Creative Arts
LAST - Learning and Support Teacher
Darcy Collings
Improved confidence in reading
Samuel Jones
Outstanding improvement in reading
Orlando Somy
Excellent engagement and improvement in mathematics
Library
Joey Maguire
Consistent borrowing from Library throughout the year
Kailen Whitbread
Consistent borrowing from Library throughout the year
Julia Dino
Consistent borrowing from Library throughout the year
Trinity Field
Consistent borrowing from Library throughout the year
Attendance Awards
Attendance Awards
100% Attendance
Demo Quagliato
98% Attendance
Simon Bonavita
Mella Carrigan
Addison Chambers
Matilda Johnson
Ruby Lockrey
Ella Morley
Flynn Murden
Brooklyn Unger
Isabel Unger
Peyton
Kasch Lockrey
Addison Davis-Cutmore
Abigail Dick
Elsie Goodman
Darius Gray
Cooper Moffat
Eva Wrigley
McKena Gardner
Ruby Goodman
Nicole Puzon
Copper-Lee Shaw
Demo Quagliato
Major Awards
Major Awards
Principal's Award for Citizenship
Principal's Award for Citizenship
Sophie Spence
Outstanding Leadership K-2
Outstanding Leadership K-2
Alexis Crump
Outstanding Leadership 3-6
Outstanding Leadership 3-6
Travis Mumford
SRC Quiet Achievers Award
SRC Quiet Achievers Award
Ruby Endacott
Staff award for all-round achievement
Staff award for all-round achievement
Hayley Mason
Creative Arts Award
Creative Arts Award
Miranda Wrigley
Guuyal da nha mirri (Shining Star) Award
Guuyal da nha mirri (Shining Star) Award
Jasper Taylor
Student of the Year
Student of the Year
Travis Mumford
Dux
Dux
Travis Mumford
Female Sportsperson of the Year
Female Sportsperson of the Year
Mackenzie Kelly
Male Sportsperson of the Year
Male Sportsperson of the Year
Travis Mumford
NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge Medal
NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge Medal
Travis Mumford
Sporting Blues
Sporting Blues
Jace Dawson - Athletics
Angela Emery - Hockey
Bryson Gross - Swimming
Mackenzie Kelly - Basketball
Jaylen Krog-Hazelwood - Football
Cameron Mumford - Hockey
Travis Mumford - Basketball, Hockey, Softball
Neo Shepherd - Basketball
Academic Blues
Academic Blues
Austin Rodd - Writing
Champion House
Champion House
Wentworth
Tamworth High School P&C 4C Scholarships
Tamworth High School P&C 4C Scholarships
Claire Gardner
Axle Hanson
Jacob Howarth
Levi Marengo
Kaitlyn Scott
Cooper-Lee Shaw
Staff member of the year
Staff member of the year
Maree Black
Outstanding school community contribution
Outstanding school community contribution
Renae Mumford
School Calendar
School Calendar
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