KWS MAGAZINE May - August 2010 Issue No. 86 - Kinross Wolaroi ...

Salvos' Challenge TrophyWon AgainThree news stories in 6 days (including a full front page featurein the Midstate Observer) demonstrated the ever increasingcommitment to community service by the students of KWS.Year 12 boarder Peter Johnson was the driving force behind organising over 100 student volunteers to collect for theRed Shield Appeal in 2010. With every senior school in Orange involved, almost $50000 was collected in the appeal,with Kinross Wolaroi winning the Schools' Challenge Shield for providing the largest number of collectors for theSalvation Army.Red Shield Appeal Coordinator Glenn McCallum was “blown away” by the response and enthusiasm of the students,and came to KWS to personally hand over the Challenge Shield to Peter and a group of Year 12 students. “It's nice tofeel that we've done something and that we've made a bit of a difference”, Peter said.125 year CelebrationsAnnouncementFor those who remember the wonderful centenary celebrationsin 1986, it is hard to believe that 2011 will see Kinross WolaroiSchool (in all of its various forms) ready to celebrate 125 years ofeducational excellence.From humble beginnings as Weymouth House on Byng Street backin 1886, to Wolaroi College for boys and PLC Orange, to the KinrossSchool, and finally to the 1000 student strong Kinross WolaroiSchool, it has been an eventful journey.2011 will see Kinross Wolaroi put aside a special 4-day weekendencompassing a large number of events and happenings that willcater for every member of the school family - past, present andfuture.The weekend set aside for celebrations runs from Friday 4 Novemberthrough to Monday 7 November 2011, which is the end of Week 4,Term 4. The celebration weekend will incorporate events such asa musical concert, a whole school photo, outdoor celebrations, anex-students' cocktail evening, a home sports gala day, a grand ball, achapel service plus dedication and a family picnic.More details will be available on the KWS web site shortly.University Partners inTeaching ScholarshipKWS has just announced its inauguralrecipients of the KWS Teacher EducationScholarship: Sarah Offner and LucyMacken who are both in their final year ofa Masters of Teaching.The Scholarship is awarded in partnershipwith the University of Sydney and providesthe opportunity for students studying fortheir degrees, to undertake internships atKWS.KWS is the first regional school to offerthe Scholarship, which gives recipientsa chance to experience our school andhopefully attract more high quality teachingstaff to move to the region.The Scholarship is just one manifestationof our strong relationship with some ofthe top Universities in the state and ourcommitment to providing our students withthe best possible academic staff.24