About us
Kingscliff Public School is a co-educational K-6 government school and is located in Orient St. in the picturesque village of Kingscliff. Kingscliff is several kilometres south of Tweed Heads and the Queensland Gold Coast. The school boasts a hilltop setting with magnificent views to Cook Island to the north, Byron Bay and Mt. Warning to the south.
A Message from the Principal
Welcome to the Kingscliff Public School web site. At Kingscliff P.S. the education of students is seen as a partnership between parents, staff and students.
I trust your time at Kingscliff Public School will be a satisfying and rewarding one. I hope you will find time to avail yourself of the many opportunities to become involved in school life.
Children benefit greatly when parents become active participants in the School Community. Parents are encouraged to be involved at all levels of schooling and are welcome to come into the school to help the classroom teacher, listen to children read or help with other activities and the work of the Parents and Citizens Association. These contributions are greatly valued.
Kingscliff Public School has a proud history of providing quality education. We offer -
- Structured learning programs ensuring a strong foundation for our students.
- The opportunity for students in academic, cultural and sports programs.
- A focus on the use of technology in learning programs.
- A friendly school community that promotes core values, social skills, leadership and citizenship.
- A welcoming environment where students, staff and parents work together.
History of the school
Kingscliff Public School opened its doors in 1957. The numbers of children attending Cudgen Public School, 3 km away, were overcrowding its small site. Classes were being held in the local hall. A school of eight classrooms was built to cater for the children of the growing seaside village of Kingscliff. The school was officially opened on the 17th October 1958 by S.T. (Stepper) Stevens M. L. A. Member for Byron.
Over time with the opening of new schools at Pottsville and Bogangar Public School a number of students and families transferred to assist the establishment of new schools at Pottsville Beach and Cabarita.
The founding principal was Hubert (Bert) Payne who remained for eight years. In 1965 Mr Jack Hillard was appointed. Jack being a returned serviceman introduced the District Schools ANZAC Service. When Jack retired in 1978, Mr Ian Harris from Gundagai Public School was appointed as principal.
In 1987, Mr Keith Shackley, from Kendall Public School was appointed as principal and retired in 2004. Mr Kiernan Houlahan, formerly from Moree East Public School is the current principal.
P & C
In all schools the P & C always plays a vital role in the education of its students. Our P & C works in close co-operation with the principal and teachers and assist in providing the wonderful amenities that are on offer at the school.
Throughout the year the P& C conducts a number of fundraising events, which in turn provides new amenities or assists in allowing students to participate in the many programs that operate in the school.
P& C meetings are held on the third Monday of every month during the term and are held at 7.30pm in the staff room. Dates and agenda items are advertised in the school newsletter.
Coastal Learning Community (C.L.C)
Our local public schools are working together as a strong collegial group, or learning community, much like a collective ‘College’ that offers outstanding learning opportunities and is committed to the local community. Learning communities comprise the local high school/s and their feeder primary schools.
The Coastal Learning Community is a partnership delivering outstanding education to students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Working as a Learning Community creates opportunities:
- to share educational resources.
- to expand what each individual school can offer.
- for combining promotional activities and resources.
- for parents to find out about the public education options in their area.
- for each school to build a profile & establish a substantial connection with the community.
- to demonstrate that public schools offer a strong education from K-12 - public education is the best option from Kindergarten through to Year 12.
We are proud that our schools deliver excellence, innovation and creativity. We invite you to be part of this dynamic Coastal Learning Community where our students are engaged in a diverse range of enriching opportunities.
Visit us to learn more about our extensive range of academic, sporting, social and performing arts programs.
Find out more...download the Coastal Learning Community brochure (pdf) here.