Welcome to Kerry Street Community School – a place where curiosity is celebrated, individuality is nurtured, and community is at the heart of everything we do.
At Kerry Street, we believe that education is a journey best taken together. Our small, close-knit school offers a warm and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to grow into their most confident and capable self. We are proud to offer a holistic, child-centred education that balances academic learning with emotional literacy, creativity, and a strong sense of social responsibility.
Our approach is grounded in inquiry-based learning, where students are encouraged to ask big questions, explore their interests, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Through multi-age classrooms, authentic relationships, and a strong partnership with families, we create a space where students feel safe, connected, and inspired.
Our staff are passionate educators who go above and beyond to provide meaningful learning experiences and foster resilience, empathy, and critical thinking. Whether it’s through hands-on projects, time in our gardens, community events, or creative expression, we aim to ignite a sense of wonder and a commitment to making a positive difference in the world.
Kerry Street is more than just a school — it’s a vibrant community. We invite you to explore what makes us unique and to be part of a place where children thrive and relationships flourish.
Please feel free to contact us for more information or to book a tour.
We hope to see you soon!
Taylah is pleased to serve as the Principal of Kerry Street Community School – a place that has held her heart since she first joined the school as a classroom teacher in 2019. Her journey from teacher to Deputy Principal and now Principal reflects her deep commitment to the Kerry Street community and her belief in student-centred, inclusive and democratic education.
With a Bachelor of Education (Primary) specialising in Special Needs and postgraduate studies in Learning Difficulties and Educational Leadership, Taylah brings extensive knowledge and experience in supporting children with diverse and complex needs. She is deeply committed to creating inclusive, trauma-informed learning environments where children are known, understood and valued as individuals. Her experience learning from Ross Greene has also strengthened her commitment to implementing his Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model, grounded in the belief that children do well when they can.
Taylah’s leadership is relational, intuitive and deeply grounded in connection. She believes that strong relationships between children, educators and families are fundamental to a thriving school, and that children should have meaningful voice and agency in the communities they are part of. She takes pride in being present and visible throughout the school day, working alongside staff, connecting with families and, importantly, spending time with the children who sit at the heart of every decision the school makes.
As Principal, Taylah is passionate about protecting the things that make Kerry Street distinctive while continuing to strengthen and evolve the school. She values curiosity, reflection and a willingness to challenge traditional assumptions about education, working collaboratively with staff and families to create a school where children can experience genuine belonging, autonomy and joy in learning.
Taylah also contributes actively to the wider educational community as President of the Australasian Democratic Education Community (ADEC). She has attended conferences across Tasmania, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales, and hosted the 2024 ADEC Conference at Kerry Street. Through these experiences, Taylah connects and collaborates with educators and schools committed to democratic and progressive approaches to education, bringing new ideas, research and perspectives back to the Kerry Street community.
In a heartwarming connection to Kerry Street, Taylah’s daughters attend the school, making her a member of the community as both Principal and parent. Entrusting Kerry Street with her own children reflects her belief in the unique childhood, relationships and educational experience the school seeks to provide.
Stacey is proud to serve as Kerry Street Community School’s Deputy Principal, a role that brings together her passions for values-based education, inclusive practice, and community connection. With a strong foundation in classroom teaching and a deep commitment to educational leadership, Stacey brings a wealth of insight to her work supporting the growth and well-being of every child, educator, and family in the Kerry Street community.
Stacey holds a Bachelor of Education (Years 1–7) and has spent much of her career in primary classrooms, where she developed a strong belief that a school’s culture is its greatest asset. Currently completing a Master of Education by Research at Edith Cowan University, she is exploring how values shape teaching, learning, and the broader school environment.
Stacey’s leadership style is relational, thoughtful and grounded in collaboration. She has a particular passion for inclusive education, child safety and safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and student wellbeing, and works alongside educators and families to develop responsive approaches that recognise each child’s individual strengths, needs and circumstances. Stacey is also deeply committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional growth, recognising that educators who feel trusted, supported and valued are better able to create environments in which children can flourish.
A familiar and trusted presence across the school, Stacey is often found working alongside children and educators, problem-solving with families, supporting staff, or stepping into the many unexpected moments that make up life in a small community school. She brings warmth, curiosity and a strong sense of shared responsibility to her work, and values the opportunity Kerry Street provides to know children and families deeply.
Beyond Kerry Street, Stacey contributes to the broader education landscape through her ongoing research into values in education. Her connection to the school is also deeply personal: Stacey is the proud mum of two spirited boys who now attend Kerry Street themselves. Having her own family become part of the community reflects her belief in the education, relationships and childhood experience Kerry Street seeks to provide.