T1 Wk3 - Kinross Wolaroi School

FAMILY NEWS BULLETIN
No 3/2011 Wednesday 16th February, 2011
Phone: (02) 6392 0300 Fax: (02) 6392 0410 Preparatory School: (02) 6392 0316
Editor: Phone (02) 6392 0303, Email jpringle@kws.nsw.edu.au Website: www.kws.nsw.edu.au
The next meeting of the P&F will be held on, Wednesday, 9 th March 2011 in Room 81 in the Anderson
Centre at 7.30pm. Please come along, everyone is welcome.
NSW DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT CONCESSION CARDS
Students turning 16 years or over in 2011 please call at the front office to collect the 2011
Transport Concession Card.
The cards permit students to travel at a discounted rate on all CityRail trains, State Transit and
privately operated buses and government ferries to and from sport, evening, weekend and
vacation travel.
Change of bus advice for Kinross Wolaroi Students
Commencing Monday 14th February
As of Monday the 14th February, Bus 5
(PANDA BUS) will no longer pick up at
the Bus Bay inside Kinross at 3.30pm.
Students will be required to board the
bus at the Allenby Road Bus Bay at 3.35pm.
Any queries please contact our office on 6362 3197
Thankyou, Orange Buslines
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
“Jesus said to his apostles, “Come yourselves to an out-of-the-way place
and rest a little...” (Mark 6:31)
During the holidays Mrs Vernon and I led an excursion to Turkey with
thirteen senior students for a cultural exchange and an encounter with
Islam and history. It is difficult to escape the presence of Islam in
Turkey. For one thing, people are called to prayer five times a day from
mosque minuets that seem to stretch heaven-ward at every turn. As our guides quietly slipped
away for prayer in response to the calls, I took the opportunity to say a quiet one myself. As
one who prays, I quickly grew to love the routine of turning my awareness to God during the
day.
But it isn’t easy to find time for prayer when the ordinariness of daily living can be so
demanding, so I’ll share with you my prayer-plan for an Australian pray-er in the hope that you
may find it useful in your circumstances: four times a day – once before 9am, between 12md
and 2pm, around 5pm, and before bed. My morning prayer is somewhere else inside this
edition.
We may not have an out-of –the-way place, but we can remove ourselves from the daily hustle
for a moment of mindfulness until we do find that chance to rest a while.

I wish to advise of the following recent staff appointments:
Penny Chandler has been appointed in a part time capacity to teach Design and Technology. Penny has
a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, majoring in Design and Technology from the University of
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, along with a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Fashion and Textiles from
Ravensbourne College, United Kingdom. Penny has extensive experience teaching from Years 7-12, in
particular within the Textiles and Hospitality areas. We welcome Penny to the school.
Ross Burrell replaces Jodie Worrall to teach Year 7-12 Music. Ross studied Music at the Queensland
Conservatorium of Music and has a Graduate Diploma of Education, Majoring in Music from
Wollongong University. Ross’ extensive experience in education include, having recently taught at the
Heidelberg International School in Germany in addition to various schools across New South Wales
prior to this. In 1997, Ross was the Choral Conductor for the Australian Youth Choir. Ross has a wide
variety of interests and extensive background in Education. We welcome him to the school.
Brian J Kennelly
Principal – Kinross Wolaroi School
BREAKFAST FOR DAY STUDENTS IN THE DINING ROOM
With the increased demand for breakfast due to morning training for most sports,
problems are arising in a number of areas that need to be addressed. As parents
may or may not be aware, early morning breakfast for day students has been
available for many years and an honesty system for charging has been used. This
system is now inadequate and will have to be changed.
In order for the kitchen staff to cater for both the boarders and the increasing
number of day students, the following system will apply from Monday, 21 February.
1. Those day students wanting breakfast must advise the Accounts Office by
11.15 am the day before breakfast is required. This will enable numbers to be
provided to the kitchen for catering purposes.
2. If student’s names are not on the roll provided to the kitchen, they will not be allowed to enter
the dining room. The onus for having breakfast provided by the school for day students will now be
the responsibility of each day student.
3. Any day student who books breakfast and fails to turn up for that breakfast will still be charged,
as the kitchen staff will have to provide the meal based on their booking the day before.
4. The cost for breakfast will be $7.70 (inclusive of GST).
A staff member from each sport will be in attendance in the dining room to manage the roll on a daily
basis.
If there are any questions in relation to the new procedures, please contact the Bursar.
Follow the link as attached … http://www.kws.nsw.edu.au/kws-ancillary-services
Accessing the Family Bulletin
This year we will not be emailing the family bulletin to parents.
The Kinross Wolaroi Family Bulletin can be downloaded every Wednesday from the school website
(http://www.kws.nsw.edu.au).
If parents have any difficulties with this process please advise the school

Clothing Pool Hours:
Tues and Wednesday 10.30am to 2pm
KWS operates a Clothing Pool to enable all families to recycle their current
school uniforms and the opportunity for everyone to purchase good used clothing
at a reduced price. School children can purchase items from the Clothing Pool
with a signature and items will be charged to your school account.
Only clothing purchased from the KWS Shop can be sold at the clothing pool. (no socks or
bike pants). School bags and backpacks in good condition can also be sold.
Any clothing left dirty, torn, too far gone, not current uniforms or not KWS Shop clothing will
be rejected and given to charity. Clothing must be presented clean and in good condition.
Clothing will be priced according to its condition at a saleable price. When sold, the money
will be credited to your child’s account or a cheque posted if there are not children in the
family currently left at the school. The clothing pool retains a commission for the sale of your
uniforms and proudly supports our school and your children. Donations of school uniforms
are also very welcome and proceeds are used to continue with the development and
beautification our school.
Clothing can be dropped at the main office in a bag with your child’s name and Year
clearly marked on or inside the bag anytime between 9am and 5pm weekdays or
directly to the Clothing Pool when open.
Enquiries: Phone Jean on 6392 0328
KWS SHOP
As of 19 th January any items being posted from the KWS shop will incur a $7.00 postage and
handling fee. The KWS shop has absorbed these charges for many years but due to spiralling
costs can no longer offer this as a free service. Janelle Langham - KWS Shop Manager
~ KWS CANTEEN ~
VOLUNTEERS ROSTER - FEBRUARY 2011
Wednesday Thursday Friday
9 Muffy Steele- Park
16 Pia Stonham
Melissa Buesnel (L)
23 Cathy Bloomfield
Karen Cameron ( R)
10 No Req. Seniors
Swimming Carnival
17 Sandra Jones
Bernadette Binnie
24 Jean Welsh
Colin Touzell
11 Sarah Holman
Penny Watt
18 Luisa Sims (At Pool)
Eleanor Cook (Canteen)
Jennie Pottie (Canteen)
25 Lis Arundell
Sue Johnson
Many thanks to all those who have
kindly offered to volunteer. The
response has been great!
A proposed roster for the rest of
Term 1 will be sent by email to the
volunteers shortly to review.
There is still a need for more
volunteers as parent’s schedules are
always changing. For offers and
enquiries, please contact:
Kim Rossi – kimr11@bigpond.com or
Ph: 63 65 3929.
(L) = Lunch: (R ) = Recess

MORNING PRAYER
God, come to my assistance. Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
PSALM (Psalm 63:2-7)
Ant. As morning breaks I look to you, O God, to be my strength this day.
O God, you are my God, for you I long; for you my soul is thirsting.
My body pines for you like a dry, weary land without water.
So I gaze on you in the sanctuary to see your strength and your glory.
For your love is better than life, my lips will speak your praise.
So I will bless you all my life, in your name I will lift up my hands.
My soul shall be filled as with a banquet, my mouth shall praise you with joy.
Glory be …
Ant. As morning breaks I look to you, O God, to be my strength this day.
BENEDICTUS (Canticle of Zechariah, Luke 1:68 – 79)
Ant. Let us serve our Lord in holiness all of our days.
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he has visited his people and redeemed them.
He has raised up for us a mighty saviour in the house of David his servant;
as he promised by the lips of holy men, those who were his prophets from of old.
A saviour who would free us from our foes, from the hands of all who hate us.
So his love for our fathers is fulfilled and his holy covenant remembered.
He swore to Abraham our father to grant us,
that free from fear, and saved from the hands of our foes,
we might serve him in holiness and justice all the days of our lives in his presence.
As for you, little child, you shall be called a prophet of God, the Most High.
You shall go ahead of the Lord to prepare his ways before him,
to make known to his people their salvation through forgiveness of all their sins,
the loving-kindness of the heart of our God who visits us like the dawn from on high.
He will give light to those in darkness,
those who dwell in the shadow of death, and guide us into the way of peace.
Glory be…
Ant. Let us serve our Lord in holiness all of our days.
PRAYERS OF THE HEART
LORD’S PRAYER
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Father, watch over your family and keep us safe in your care, for all our hope is in you.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Information for Parents of Years 10, 11 and 12
On 23 February, all students in Years 10, 11 and 12 will meet in the DPA after school (3.40pm) to take part in a
forum on Organ Donation. We are involving these students because they are in the various stages of getting a
Learner’s or Provisional Driver’s Licence, and the question of organ donation is part of that process. Kathryn
Ainsworth, from Greater Western Area Health, and a donor family, will speak to the students and will provide
factual information, dispel myths and encourage discussion of the issue.
The session will last about 45 minutes and students will have every opportunity to ask questions. Parents are
more than welcome to attend too, if they wish to receive this information. There will be no charge for this
presentation.
If for any reason you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me on 63 920 302.
Bev West - Head of Senior School

Learning Matters
Future Problem Solving
I take this opportunity to invite any student (Yr7 -11)
who is interested in joining the School’s Future
Problem Solving Team. Last year, we had two teams
(Middle Yr7-9 and Senior Yr10-11) and we want to
continue this for 2011.
The Future Problem Solving Program is a USA based
competition which runs each year, attracting around
300-400 schools and about 250,000 entrants. It is a
competition designed to stretch and engage students of
high ability and those with a passion for global issues. It
also aims to give young people the skills to design and
promote positive futures for the society in which they live.
Teams will meet either before school or during lunch time
once a week (TBC) and the programme is a year-long
commitment. Obviously those with key attributes
mentioned above (passion for global issues, desire for a
better future, enjoy discussion, exhibit and desire to
develop creative and critical thinking skills) as well as
those with commitment and good team working skills
should consider. But please note, that places are limited
and will undergo a selection process for suitability.
For more information check out the website
(http://fpsp.org.au) and if you are interested then pick up
an application form from Mr Choi in room 65.
Special Provisions
Special Examination Provisions for the School
Certificate tests and Higher School Certificate
examinations
Special Examination Provisions are practical arrangements
that make it possible for students with disabilities to
attempt the HSC and School Certificate
The provisions granted are solely determined by how the
students exam performance is affected. Provisions may
include large print papers, use of a reader and or writer,
extra time or rest breaks.
Applying for Special Examination Provisions
Special Examination Provisions Application forms and
information guides are available to parents from the Board
of Studies Website Schools Online
for students who intend to sit for the School
Certificate tests or Higher School Certificate
examinations in 2011.
Students and parents who wish to apply for special
examination provisions should see Mr Yooie Choi who,
with the help of the Learning Support Department, will
help process the application form.
In doing so, you will need to:
1. Indicate the provisions for which the student is
applying. In doing this, it is important to refer to the
application form, which gives examples of the provisions
that the Board considers most appropriate for a particular
special examination need.
2. Indicate how the special examination need affects the
student's work in the classroom and in examination
situations.
3. Supply evidence of the student's special
examination need. A guide to the various types
of evidence required is provided in the
application form.
It is important that the school return the
completed application form to the Board of
Studies by the due date.
The due date is the last day of Term 1,
2011, except for applications based on chronic fatigue
syndrome, post-viral syndrome, Ross River fever or
glandular fever, which should be submitted in July of the
examination year, with teacher comments and medical
documentation also dated July.
If all the necessary information is not provided, some
requested provisions may be declined due to insufficient
evidence.
How does the process work
Once the Board of Studies has received the application, a
letter acknowledging receipt is sent to the school. The
application is processed at the Office of the Board of
Studies.
The Board of Studies has a Special Provisions Panel; these
specialists include medical practitioners, educational
psychologists and consultants for the visually or hearing
impaired. The basis of the application and evidence
presented will determine which specialist will review the
file.
When a final decision has been made, written notification
of the approved and/or declined provisions is sent to the
principal, and to the student through the principal.
Appeal procedures
Should a student wish to appeal the decision to decline a
provision, the appeal must be submitted through the
school within 14 days of receiving the special examination
provisions decision letter. The appeal must state the
reason why the decision is considered unacceptable,
making reference to the evidence supplied in the original
application.
The appeal must include new supportive evidence, such as
a further medical report, which clearly states why the
student needs the provision, or additional reading, writing
or spelling test results.
The Board of Studies will conduct an independent review
and a decision will be made within twenty-one (21) days.
The outcome of the appeal will be advised to the school
and to the student.
A note to parents
If you are concerned about whether special examination
provisions apply for your child, you should contact Mr
Choi who will liaise with the Learning Support
Department.
The application form must be submitted by your child's
school as it requires specific information regarding the
difficulties your child may experience in a classroom or
examination situation. This does not mean, however, that
you should not be involved in the application process.
Yours in learning
Mr Y Choi
Director of Learning

Academic Awards for Excellence, Class Achievement and Effort -
P&F Tutor House Challenge Shield - Term 1, Week 2, 2011
Congratulations to the following
students for their high standard of work
Mitchell, Monique O'Neill, Emma Harbison,
Talor Hamilton
and effort in previous weeks
Year 10; Geo - Nick Lukins, Ebony
Academic Effort
Year7; Hist - Nedd Brockmann, Connor
Press, Matt Johnston, Tom Bristow, Erin
Smith, Genevieve Sargeant, Talia Powell,
Robertson
Owen Patfield, Nicole Luk, Arabella
Year 8; Eng 2010 - David Sellwood x 2,
Jack Dodds, David Mackender, Kelly Bateman
Year 9; Hist - William Tierney, Com -
Jorgensen-Hull, Brooke Hamilton, Alanna
Condon, Eliza Coles, Anwen Carney, Shelby
Archer, Eng 2010 Elizabeth Denison
Amy Munro, Geo - Ben Watt, Anna Year 11; Eng 2010 - Rachel Gentles,
Towers, Ben Raines, Kate Ponder, Luke Geo - Harry Watson, Ben Nott, Lucy
Petraglia, Daniel Moxey, Woody McClymont,
Stephanie Jones, Andrew Johnson, Chris
Murdoch, Krysten Hood, Rory Hart, Matthew
Haege, John Brooks, Peter Brooker, Will
Henderson-Matuschka, Isabella Hazelton, Andrews
Charles Harris, Tim Gillham, William
Whiteley, Walter Boyd, RE 2010 Natasha
KWS SNOW TRIP
ON-SNOW Accommodation
·Lifts at the Back Door
·Modern Accommodation
·All Gear, Breakfast & Dinner
·Daily Lessons Included
Mission Inflatable & Night skiing
Guaranteed Snow!!! Limited
places this year so get in early!
Date: 10—15 July
Last week of the school holidays
Download information
brochures from
www.kws.nsw.edu.au
then go to;
studentlife / co-curricular /
snowsports
A reminder to all parents that if they haven’t sent their
child’s Medical History form in yet could they please do
so ASAP
The Health Clinic is updating all histories now.

Could all Boarder families please give some thought to the Boarders Stall for
the Fair which is to be held on Saturday 5 March 2011 The Boarders Stall is to be
a “Farmers Market” where we can all showcase the produce of our home towns
and regions. We shall be having a map of mainly NSW and wish to show where we
all live. Please donate local produce and bring flyers etc. to support this.
Suggestions include olive oil, salad dressings, honey, eggs, fresh produce etc. Please
contact Jenny Quigley on 68473152 for further information.
Richards Stall at KWS Fete 2011
Hair stuff donations needed!
This year for the Kinross Fete, Richards House is selling helium Balloons and doing
Crazy Hair. We need a Dad (or two) to volunteer to look after the helium cylinder,
fill balloons etc. Other parent volunteers are needed to help look after the stall.
We also need donations of crazy hair stuff; things like coloured hair spray, gel and
hair attachments. The students will be able to use their hair styling
skills to create some wonderful hair dos. Donations can
be left with Mr Stevens in the Richards Locker room. If
you are able to help with the helium cylinder or are available to help on the stall
please call Sarah Carter on 0438 460952 or Pip Jarrett on 0428 656 099. Thank you.
Richards Stall co-ordinators.
Kinross Wolaroi School FAIR
5 th March 2011
ARTS AND CRAFT MARKET, DUNK TANK, RIDES,
VIOLIN MAKER, DODGEM CARS, MECHANICAL BULL,
FACE PAINTING, ANIMAL CORNER, GELATO, KITES,
TOFFEE APPLES, JUMPING CASTLE, PREP BOTTLE STALL,
CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES, a VESPA and a FERRARI
Just some of the things to see and do this year at the
Kinross Wolaroi School Fair
Saturday 5 th March 2011 - 10am – 3pm
All money raised this year will go towards the new bus shelter
Remember to send in your Raffle tickets***
Fair Co-ordinators
Mim Pratten: 0428 652234 mimpratten@bigpond.com
Sally Wilson: scarrs@ix.net.au

NEW
GENERAL STALLS
FOOD STALLS
REGULAR FEATURES
TUTOR HOUSES
KINROSS WOLAROI PARENTS & FRIENDS
Proposed stalls for the
Kinross Wolaroi School Fair 5th March 2011
If you can help out on any of these or supply goods please contact the person in charge or:
Melanie Pratten: mimpratten@bigpond.com.au OR Sally Wilson: scarrs@ix.net.au
DOUGLAS
BROWN
Toffee apples, chocolate
Rebecca Jaques & Jane Gunn
strawberries
Tea Biscotti & sandwiches & slice Jason Smith – jsmith@kws.nsw.edu.au
GORDON Face painting & lucky dip Karen Proudford
DEAN Drinks in wheelbarrow Bryan Thomas – bthomas@kws.nsw.edu.au
RICHARDS Hair Braiding & Balloons Sarah Carter & Pip Jarrett
McLACHLAN Animal Corner
PREP Bottles, Jean Condon
BOARDERS Local Produce Stall Jenny Quigley
RIDES Dodgem Cars, Mechanical Bull,
Disco Show, Cups and saucers, Inflatable castle
Bucking Bull Disco Show Cups and saucers
Inflatable castle, Dunk tank.
Bridie Brideoake – bbrideoake@kws.nsw.edu.au
Dave Harbison
Dunk tank.
Marcelo Jorquera
DPA Craft and Gift Market Richard Cheney
Calcutta
Guessing Competition
Breakfast Bar
Pizza and Pasta - TBA
BBQ
Home bake
Jams & Chutneys
Fairy Floss & Snow Cones
Gelato
Coffee Cart & Fresh Orange Juice - QUAD
Coffee cart - DPA
Plants
White Elephant
Music
Kites
Angus Pryse Jones
Mim Pratten
Rob Fuller
Cath Thompson
Derek Marchington
Liz Rogers
Sue Morrison
Graham & Juliet Warriander
Ben Henry
Susanna Dowling Fernan
Rick Wansey
Robyn Hicks
Karen Brill & Eileen Holtz
Chris Howes
Alan Stribling
ON THE DAY Penny
Watt & Venessa Andrews
Cars
Stomping Grapes – TBA
Football Club - TBA
Bike Ride – TBA (early morning)
Car Club Denis Gregory Sebastian Sam Gaudiosi
Helen Gray – (Barrels)
Mathew Smedley
Andrew Aylward

Kinross Wolaroi School P&F FAIR
STALLS - 5 th March 2011
PLANT Stall - needs your help! This will be my last year at KWS, I am looking for a
person who would be interested in taking over the coordinating of the plant stall in 2012.
Thanks Robyn For details and to be part of the plant stall this year contact Robyn Hicks:
john.hicks1@bigpond.com.
DOUGLAS Stall - need parent helpers for Thursday 3 rd or Friday 4 th March to
assist Jane Gunn & Rebecca Jaques with the Toffee apples & Fruit kebabs
please. Not sure of venue for this as yet...hoping to do it at school. Contact
Rebecca Jaques on mobile: 0437968800.
PIZZA & PASTA Stall - does anyone have those portable pizza ovens – ‘The Pizza
maker’ (purchased from Essential Ingredient, House or Aldi ) and would be happy
to loan for the day. Thanks Cath Thompson: ccthomo@bigpond.com
1.
CAREER NOTES WEEK 3 TERM 1
CSU News: CSU remind Yr 12
students that they offer online
resources to help you through this
year. NSW HSC Online is an
extensive online learning tool
with study resources such as
comprehensive subject
information and test papers for 51 HSC subjects
including the recently added Automotive TAFE course.
CSU are offering a special introduction tho their
Health courses in Orange on Friday 25 th Feb in the
form of a MyDay experience. This is a school day so
no formal arrangements are being made to take our
students but parents may be interested as the courses
on show include the bachelor of Clinical Science,
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy and
Bachelor of Dentistry. This event will also provide
students with the opportunity to get an understanding
of the career paths available to them after they
complete their university course. For more
information contact infoevents@csu.edu.au
2.
Oxbridge Academic Programs offer summer
study abroad experiences in Europe (Oxford,
Cambridge, Paris, Montpelier & Barcelona) and now
Ney York! For more information please borrow their
booklet from the careers office or visit
www.oxbridgeprograms.com
3.
Projects Abroad – Overseas Volunteer &
Internship Programs – work across 26 developing
countries offering humanitarian & career focused
placements which are safe, sustainable, constructive &
educational. Over 500 Australians volunteered in 2010.
Each country has fully employed staff helping to ensure
safety and that you make the most of the unique
opportunity and challenges you are presented with.
Again brochures are available from the Careers Office
or online at www.projects-abroad.com.au
4.
The Marine Industry Careers Guide is now
available on loan from the Careers office. This
brochure outlines the wide range of career pathways
awaiting young people with a passion for all things
boating.
5.
Basair Aviation College is 1 of the largest pilot
training schools in Australia. VETAB Accredited they
offer a Certificate IV in Aviation and train domestic
and international students to become competent
commercial pilots. Their other company Sydney
Aviators caters for the self paced pilot by offering a
career workshop day – a full day comprehensive
workshop for $400 designed to provide an
introduction to the aviation industry and a valuable
opportunity for potential pilots to find out about
career prospects and how to enter the industry. This
workshop includes 2 hours flying in a Cessna 152, 2
pre-flight and post –flight briefings & a BBQ lunch.
They also offer a 2 week “First Solo” Camp which runs
9am – 5pm five days/week. Students fly 15 hours which
typically includes their first solo flight & daily theory
lessons about aerodynamics, meteorology, aircraft
systems and aircraft performance. The cost of this
camp flying the Cessna from Bankstown Airport is
$3,700. For dates and more information please visit
www.sydneyaviators.com.au

January – June 2011 PROGRAMS OFFERED:
Positive Parenting
A skills-based course giving parents
technical strategies on how to
communicate with children
Thursday 7 th April 2011
5.30pm – 8.30pm
COST: $15
Being a Dad
Assists fathers become more effective
parents and acquire skills necessary to
build closer relationships with their
children.
COST: $45
(Three x 2.5hr sessions)
Second half of 2011
The Challenge of Disciplining
Children
A seminar to assist parents with
constructive techniques, in the discipline
and encouragement of children
COST: $15
Dates to be advised
Creating Positive Relationships
Ways to learn how to keep the romance
alive in relationships
COST: $15
Thursday 2 nd June 2011
5.30pm-8.00pm
Making Choices (Anger Management)
Aims to assist the recognition of what
triggers anger and learn strategies to
help in managing anger which affects
relationships.
(Eight x 2.5 hr sessions)
Wed 16 th February – Wed 6 th April 2011
COST: $120
5.30pm – 8.00pm
* Also available through individual counselling
sessions – check fees
Building Connections
Assists separated parents have strong,
healthy relationships with their
children
2 nd Thursday every month
10.00am-1.00pm
4 th Thursday every month
5.30pm-8.30pm
Free
Parents Not Partners
A program for separated parents who are in
conflict over parenting issues. Conducted as
a group, this program will help you manage
conflict with the other parent and focus on
positive outcomes for your children
(Six x 2.5hr sessions)
Wed 25 May – Wed 29 June 2011
COST: $90
5.30pm-8.00pm
* Also available through individual counselling
sessions – check fees
108-10
McLachlan St
Orange
Ph: 6360 0895
Fax 6360 0893
Light
refreshments will
be available free
of charge at all
groups or
seminars
Fees to be paid in
advance
$15 pp per
session; $5 pp,
per session if
using multiple
services or
concession
Please arrive 15
minutes prior to
commencement
time to ensure a
prompt starting
time
Parking available
on premises

BOARDERS’ BITZ
Welcome to “Boarders’ Bitz”, a column designed to keep parents abreast of
developments in Boarding.
Could all Boarders families please give some thought to the Boarders Stall
for the Fair, which is to be held on Saturday 5 March 2011 The Boarders Stall is
to be a “Farmers Market” where we can all showcase the produce of our home
towns and regions. We shall be having a map of mainly NSW and wish to show
where we all live. Please donate local produce and bring flyers etc. to support this. Suggestions include
olive oil, salad dressings, honey, eggs, fresh produce etc. Please contact Jenny Quigley on 68473152 for
further information.
If you are able to assist on Fair Day with the Boarders’ Stall for an hour or two, could you please
contact Sally Rattray-Wood at School on 6392 0325, or srattray@kws.nsw.edu.au to have your name
added to the roster.
A reminder for our Year 7 Boarding Parents that the Year 7 Information session will also be held on
the morning of the P & F Fair, Saturday 5 March. This is an opportunity for our parents to learn more
about the day school at KWS. The information session will feature members of the School Staff and Senior
Management Team who will present information about the curriculum and the various co-curricular
activities offered at KWS.
Please also remember that the Boarders Parents’ Executive meeting will be held at 3.30pm – 4.30pm
in the Staff Room on Fair Day. I look forward to seeing some of our new boarding parents at this meeting.
It is a great opportunity for you to get involved in the boarding community at KWS.
I would urge you to book you accommodation in Orange for this weekend as soon as possible. There
are often a number of other events on in Orange this same weekend, and accommodation may be difficult
to obtain.
Parents of new boarders please note that Countrylink Boarders Passes are available for boarding
students who live in NSW. These passes entitle the boarder to free weekend and vacation travel to and
from the station or Countrylink coach stop nearest the student’s home and school. If you are interested in
applying for a Boarders Pass for your child, please contact Sally Rattray-Wood at school on 6392 0325 for
further information, and to have the necessary forms sent out to you.
Please remember, any academic leave can only be granted in writing by the Head of Senior School,
Mrs Bev West. Please forward your requests as early as possible by fax on 6392 0410, or email to Mrs
West’s assistant, Ms Karen Tyrrell ktyrrell@kws.nsw.edu.au It would be appreciated if you could also
include an email address on any faxes for return confirmation.
Finally a reminder that any updated medical information for all boarders must be returned to the
KWS Health Centre as soon as possible.
Simon Shepherd
Director of Boarding
Club 3:16
Friends and families, I wish to inform you of the launch of Club 3:16 for 2011! – the
School’s Christian Fellowship Group.
Club 3:16 can be a vital part in the faith journey of many students. It will be a time
to reflect, discuss and pray about issues specific to adolescent Christian life. We
aim to discuss the bible, pray and encourage each other to live as Christians at
School. Over time, it will also serve to initiate social justice projects in order to make a positive
contribution in our school community and beyond.
We will meet every Friday lunch - starting this Friday (18 th Feb) in room 65.
I encourage all students regardless of where they are at in their faith journey to come along, to bring their
lunch and meet in fellowship. Hope to see you at Club 3:16! And as an added incentive – all who come
along will get a soft drink!

KWS Cadet Calendar Term 1 2011 A and B Company - Monday Afternoons
A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3
Week Date Calendar Activity Loc Activity Loc Activity Loc Activity Loc Activity Loc Activity Loc Activity Loc
2B 7/2
Prefect 1st Aid / Cas
Fieldcraft
Fieldcraft
PLC
Induction Evac PG NH / NL PG Abseiling G Ind. Skills PG Rafting PL Navex Ratel
3A 14/2
1st Aid / Cas
Fieldcraft
Fieldcraft
PLC
Ratel
Evac PG NH / NL PG Abseiling G Ind. Skills PG Rafting PL Navex
4B 21/2
1st Aid / Cas
Fieldcraft
Fieldcraft
PLC
Navex
Ratel
Evac PG NH / NL PG Abseiling G Ind. Skills PG Rafting PL
5A 28/2
PLC
1st Aid / Cas
Fieldcraft
Fieldcraft
Rafting PL Navex Ratel
Evac PG NH / NL PG Abseiling G Ind. Skills PG
National
6B 7/3 Rowing Fieldcraft
PLC
1st Aid / Cas
Fieldcraft
Champs Ind. Skills PG Rafting PL Navex Ratel
Evac PG NH / NL PG Abseiling G
7A 14/3
Lake
Fieldcraft
PLC
1st Aid / Cas
Fieldcraft
Mungo Abseiling G Ind. Skills PG Rafting PL Navex Ratel
Evac PG NH / NL PG
8B 21/3
Fieldcraft
Fieldcraft
PLC
1st Aid / Cas
NH / NL PG Abseiling G Ind. Skills PG Rafting PL Navex Ratel
Evac PG
9A 28/3 Preparation for Annual Camp
9A 30/3 Wednesday - Advance Party Departs
9A 2/3 Saturday - Annual Camp Begins
KWS Cadet Calendar Term 1 2011 C and D Company - Wednesday Afternoons
C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3
Week Date Calendar Activity Loc Activity Loc Activity Loc Activity Loc Activity Loc Activity Loc Activity Loc
2B 9/2
Basic First
Fieldcraft Watermans PLC Basic Basic
PG Fieldcraft PG Abseiling G
PG
Aid
Intro
hip PL Navex
3A 16/2
Maquarie Intro to
Basic First
Fieldcraft
Watermans PLC
KS
PG Fieldcraft PG Abseiling G
PG
Marshes Ratel
Aid
Intro
hip PL
4B 23/2 No Cadets
5A 2/3
ACIES Watermans PLC Basic
Intro to
Basic First
KS
Basketball hip PL Navex
Ratel
Aid
PG Fieldcraft PG Abseiling G
6B 9/3
National
Fieldcraft
Waterman PLC
Intro to
Basic First
Rowing
PG
Basic Navex
KS
Intro
ship PL
Ratel
Aid
Champs
7A 16/3
HICES
Fieldcraft Watermans PLC Basic
Intro to
Abseiling G
PG
Netball
Intro
hip PL Navex
Ratel
8B 23/3 Fieldcraft PG Abseiling G
Fieldcraft
Waterman PLC
PG
Intro
ship PL
Basic Navex
9A 30/3 Wednesday - Advance Party Departs
9A 2/3 Saturday - Annual Camp Begins
Intro to
Ratel
Basic
Navex
Fieldcraft
Intro
PG Fieldcraft PG Abseiling G
KS
Basic First
Aid
Intro to
Ratel
KS
PG
PG Fieldcraft PG
KS
Basic First
Aid
PG

KWS Sport Pages
Rowing Report
The State Championships Regatta 2010
Fifty nine members of the KW S rowing team
competed in this massive regatta over Friday,
Saturday and Sunday of the last weekend,
with a number of good performances.
The championships began with heats of the sculling
events on Friday after noon. Daniel Whitehead drew a
very strong heat in the Men’s Under 19 Single Scull and rowed
well for 4 th place, unfortunately missing out by one on qualifying for the
final. Ex-student boat club member Candice Williams then came 3 rd in her heat of
the women’s under 19 Single Scull to qualify for the semi-final later in the
afternoon where she again came 3 rd qualifying for the final on Saturday morning, in
which she came 8 th in our first race of the morning.
Saturday morning then progressed well with the year 10 boys Eight competing in
the schoolboys 3 rd Eight (of year 11 and 12 competitors), winning a good race
from the King school 3 rd Eight. The girls Four then came out in the final of the
Champion Schoolgirls Four to win our second gold medal of the Championships
with a strong race from the front all the way.
The KWS, under 17 girls double scull were unable to qualify for the final from
their heat, but Eden Taylorwood-Roe and Tom Whitehead in their boys under 17
double scull event, won their heat, at could only manage 5 th in the Final.
The two KWS entries in the champion schoolgirl quad scull were unable to qualify
for the final, although both rowed quite soundly. The senior boys came 2 nd in their
heat of the champion schoolboy quad scull, but in the final could only manage
fourth. These senior girls for then raced in the women’s under 19 four but were
unplaced in the final. The day finished with two KWS crews competing in the
men’s Under 16 double scull, coming 4 th and 5 th in the final.
Sunday started off with both KWS crews their heats of the under 16 women’s
quad scull, missing qualification for the final, one of them quite narrowly. Harriet
Hain then stepped up in her heat of the Champion schoolgirl’s single scull with a 3 rd placing to qualify for the
final, in which she came 5 th in a field which included some very strong interstate competition. Tim
Trethowan and Matt Haege both came 3 rd in their heats to qualify for the semifinals of the champion
schoolboy’s single scull, but they were then eliminated in the semifinals despite rowing well in strong
competition.
The K WS boys under 16 quad scull stroked by Alex Amos then raced well to win a bronze medal for 3 rd in
that event, with the other younger KWS crew competing also rowing well. The KWS two crews of KWS
competitors in the men’s under 17 quad both raced well, with the top crew narrowly losing to Newcastle
Grammar to win the silver medal for the event. Of the 2 KWS entries in the women’s under 16 single scull,
Madeline Hawthorne qualified for the final with a good seconds in her heat, while Prue Ecclestone just
missed out with a 4 th place in hers. Maddie went on to obtain 4 th place in the final of the event.
Of the 6 KWS competitors in the men’s under 16 Single Scull championships, Ben Watt won his heat and
Joe Burgess and Alex Amos came 2 nd in their to all progress to the final. In the final Ben Watt rowed
superbly to win the silver medal in a great race which he lost by only 0.5 seconds. The girls in the champion
schoolgirl double scull then rowed in their heat but were unable to qualify for the final. In the champion
schoolboy double scull of the two KWS crews Daniel Whitehead and Matt Simpson came 3 rd in their heat to
progress to the final in which they came 4 th . Racing finished for the day for KWS with the men’s under 17
Single Scull, where Thomas Whitehead qualified for the final with a 3 rd in his heat, but he was unplaced in the
final.
Overall Kinross Wolaroi School rowing team won 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal to
complete a successful state championship. It was a very busy weekend, as always strongly supported by a big
parental contingent, who assisted with towing and all the other logistics needed.
The next regatta is the ISA regatta in Canberra on Saturday, 26 th February and Sunday, 27 th February.
Notices will be distributed by email about arrangements for this regatta.

Basketball
Girls Basketball
WAS Trials
After lunch yesterday, 8 girls
travelled down to Bathurst for
the junior and senior WAS
Basketball trials. Following a
heated hour and a half of running
around in the stadium, the teams were finally
announced. Making the junior team was Nikki Collins
and Sarah MacIntyre and in the senior team were Riana
Finn, Katie McKenzie, Sarah Burns, Megan Hunt and
Mikaela Cato. Well done girls on a solid effort and
impressive play.
KWS 1sts v Comeback Queens Won 33 / 26
At the commencement of the 1 st game last night
against the Comeback Queens, we took the court with
only 4 players. When we were joined by Sarah Burns a
couple of minutes in, we realised what a tough game
we were in for. Down by a few baskets, we started to
creep a few points back on the board and take the lead
until the refs called their 5 th foul on our post player,
Sarah in the 3 rd quarter. Back to 4 players, we knew we
had to lift our game. With encouragement from the
sideline, we rose to the challenge and played some
smart basketball. By the end of the game, we came out
on top with a seven point win 33-26. Highlights of the
game were: a reverse lay-up from Sarah Burns; Amy
Kennedy’s brilliant defensive play against the Queens’
best attacking player; all-round solid play and some
great passes by Sara McIntyre; awesome back up and
dribbling by Megan Hunt and some very “greasy looks”
by the captain !!!! It was a great game to watch and an
even better one to play. Congrats girls - still
undefeated.
Boys Basketball
KWS Bucks v KWS Kings lost 32-2
This was a bit of a wakeup call for the Bucks in terms
of their fitness. We held the Kings for most of the first
half but as our fitness deteriorated we failed to get
back in defence. Consequently the Kings were able to
attack the basket in numbers and ran out easy winners.
Despite this there were several encouraging signs. We
had a number of scoring opportunities but failed to
convert when we were in good positions. Our strong
defence in the first half also is a good sign for the
future. The game certainly gives us some training ideas
for the next week with fitness and shooting high on the
agenda!
WAS Tennis
KWS v All Saints College
Round 7, 5 th February 2011
Team KWS Result Sets Games
Opens Lost 2½ – 3½ 23 – 25
16s Won 5½ – ½ 36 – 12
15s Won 6 – 0 45 – 3
14s Won 5½ – ½ 38 – 10
13s Lost 1 – 5 12 – 36
KWS v Saint Stanislaus College
Round 8, 12 th February 2011
Team KWS Result Sets Games
Opens Won 4 – 0 25 – 5
16s Won 3 – 1 26 – 6
15s Washout 2½ – ½ 15 – 9
14s Washout 2 – 2 16 – 16
13s Won 4½ – 1½ 35 – 13
On Saturday, the WAS tennis team travelled to
Bathurst to play St Stanislaus College. Cloudy weather
didn't prevent the team from having a ball, but rain did
stop play and only half the team got to complete their
singles matches. In some age groups a result was
secured even though the sets were not
all completed. Well done to Luke
Petraglia for his hard fought win in the
opens age group, and to Kali Marshal for
her well-deserved win in the 16s. Eleanor
Crane and David Selwood also had good
wins, which ensured the overall success
of the 13s age group.
Congratulations also to the following students who
represented the School at the Opens AICES Tennis
Championships on Friday 11th February: Jack Brand,
Sam Brand, Alastair Crane, Joey Kittichaiwong, Oliver
Webb, Alana Condon, Brooke Hamilton, Talor
Hamilton, Annabelle Quigley, Emily Simpson,
Christobel Webber, Luke Petraglia, Jessica Wright.
Most players were able to win a set in their pools in
very hot conditions. In the boys’ championships, Jack
Brand and Luke Petraglia made it through the pool
stages, with Jack going down in a tiebreaker in his
Quarter Final and Luke winning comfortably to go
through to the final 8. Luke Petraglia finished 7th which
should gain him CIS selection. In the girls’
championships, Talor Hamilton played extremely well
against a number of highly ranked opponents and was
unlucky to be in the toughest pool of the draw. Jessica
Wright won her pool and went on to win her
subsequent match for a top 4 finish and immediate
selection to the CIS competition later in the year.
Netball
Trials for the Opens 1sts, 2nds and 3rds begin this Friday at
lunchtime.
Please get changed quickly and report to the gym.
All other teams will be selected later in the term.

Cricket
KWS 15s v Molong
KWS played the first day of a two
day match against Molong on
Saturday. Despite a delayed start
and the loss of the last 15 minutes of play, we managed to
get 50 out of 55 overs bowled and have the opposition
7/131 at the end of play.
Molong won the toss and batted. We made an early
breakthrough and had Molong at 1/14 and were looking to
go on and take several more wickets before drinks to put
Molong under real pressure but a 79 run
partnership followed. If we had taken our catches then
this partnership would not have grown to the size it did
but we had one of those days where catches did not stick
and top edges dropped just out of or beyond the reach of
fielders. The partnership was broken at 93 and we then
went on to take 5 wickets for 37 runs thanks to tight
bowling from Charlie Harris, Peter Crisp, and Charles
Litchfield.
Thanks to Mr Litchfield for his help with umpiring and to
all other parents for their support. Your continuing
assistance and support is appreciated by players and coach
alike.
We look forward to the challenge of chasing down the
target next Saturday. To be successful, we are going to
have value our wickets, play straight and build
partnerships with good running between the wickets as
well as aggressive shot making.
Rugby News
Welcome to 2011 and a Rugby Season fast approaching. Welcome also to new players and parents.
The Draw for the Season will be on the KWS Website by the end of the week (The School Calendar
also has the games scheduled)
Please mark your Diaries for the Season Launch and AGM which will be on after school on Friday 25 th March
(details will be forthcoming) Final plans are being put in place for the Rugby tours to NZ and Fiji
Trivia night is next week Friday 25 th February. Have you organized a Table!
Finally on a very important note, catering for food and drinks at Home games is critical to the success of Rugby at
KWS and we are renowned for having the best catering of all the schools in the ISA Comp.
For the 2011 season the Rugby Club needs an individual(s) or a family to step into the position of
Catering Coordinator (training and coaching will be provided!). Can you please phone or email me if you are able
to assist in any way with this position.
Regards
Martin Williams
President - KWS Rugby Club
0419882230 or email martin.williams@bigpond.com
2011 NZ Rugby Tour
TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Fri 25 th Feb 2011, 7.00pm – 10.30pm at the Derek Pigot Auditorium
$10.00 per ticket or Buy a table for $100 (10 per table)
B.Y.O Drinks, Nibbles, Plates or Platters
Individual or Group Tickets available (Tables of 10)
SPONSORS/PRIZES/DONATIONS
If you able to help with Prizes or Donations
Please drop these items/gift vouchers etc. into the Senior School Office marked Att: Huon
Barrett (Trivia Night Fundraiser)
Return this form completed with payment to the Senior School Office A.S.A.P
(cheques payable to: Kinross Wolaroi School).
2011 NZ Rugby Tour TRIVIA NIGHT - Friday 25 th February 2011.
Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Child’s Name: ……………………………………... Tutor Group: ……………………………
Number of Tickets: …………………….. ($10 per head or buy a table for $100 –Tables of 10)
(Cheques payable to Kinross Wolaroi School)