Principal and staff profiles

Welcome from our Principal

Mr Tim O'Reilly, School Principal

Welcome to Streaky Bay Area School, where our vision is to develop compassionate, versatile, resilient and responsible learners with the knowledge, skills and capabilities to thrive in a transforming world.

At Streaky Bay Area School, we believe that a truly remarkable education nurtures both cognitive and emotional intelligence, with wellbeing as a priority. Our students and families are encouraged to embrace school life and make the most of the broad opportunities available to them. Through strong connections, we achieve remarkable outcomes and continually push ourselves to new heights.

We offer a diverse range of programs catering to the varied interests and talents of our students, from STEM initiatives to vibrant arts and sports programs. Student voice is valued and promoted through various student-led initiatives and extracurricular activities, such as gala days, charity fundraisers and school sports.

As the heart of our community, we maintain partnerships to deliver authentic learning experiences for all learners. Our school thrives on active involvement, where parents, staff and local organisations collaborate to enrich the educational experience.

We prioritise student-centred learning, encouraging curiosity and creativity and empowering students to take ownership of their educational journey. Our commitment to innovation ensures that we are a high-performing Area School, integrating the latest technology and teaching methods to prepare students for the future.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where every student feels respected and where diverse perspectives enhance our learning community. We foster a positive culture where students feel valued, seen and safe, encouraged to take appropriate risks and supported to move forward when they encounter challenges.

Our dedicated teaching staff are passionately committed to the growth of every student, offering high-quality teaching and learning experiences and a diverse range of academic options to cater to all pathways. As educators, we guide and facilitate learning journeys shaped by teamwork, inquiry and innovation.

With a longstanding tradition of academic success, we continue to inspire excellence and pride in our students. Our commitment to professional growth and collaboration ensures that we are always enhancing our educational practice, environment and the technology essential to contemporary learning.

We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant and exceptional school community.

Warm regards,

Tim O’Reilly
Principal
Streaky Bay Area School

Meet our leadership staff

Meet our leadership staff

Karen O'Reilly

Deputy Principal

Karen O'Reilly, Deputy Principal

Mischa Karp

Student Wellbeing Leader and Vocational Education Co-ordinator

Mischa Karp, Student Wellbeing Leader and Vocational Education Co-ordinator

Karen Box

Senior School Co-ordinator

Karen Box, Senior School Co-ordinator

Michelle Kelsh

R-12 Co-ordinator

Michelle Kelsh, R-12 Co-ordinator

Madi Nicholson

Middle School Co-ordinator

Madi Nicholson, Middle School Co-ordinator

Kerry Hill

Primary School Co-ordinator

Kerry Hill, Primary School Co-ordinator