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ChaplainEnd of Year Examinations Year 7-10Year 7 and Year 8 examinations commence Wednesday 27 Novemberand Year 9 and Year 10 commence on Monday 25 November.Students have been issued with their End of Year Examinationtimetable during Tutor. If any student was not present at Tutor or haslost their timetable, there are spare copies available at the main office.The examination timetables are also available on the School Websiteunder Family and Friends > Forms, Policies and Procedures >Academic, or at the following link http://www.kws.nsw.edu.au/ff-PPandforms#Academic.Paul MirringtonDirector of Teaching & LearningUniversity Scholarship NominationsCongratulations to Annabelle Carter and Erin Smith who have beennominated for scholarships to UNSW and Newcastle University in2014.These scholarship nominations are based on the highest predictedATARs gained by the students who applied for these scholarships atKWS.Annabelle will receive a $4000 scholarship to UNSW when she enrolsthere in 2014.Erin will receive a $2000 scholarship to the University of Newcastlewhen she enrols there in 2014.Thank you to all students who applied for these scholarships.Paul MirringtonDirector of Teaching and Learning2015 KWS Scholarships Now OpenTo acknowledge our diverse student population and encourageexcellence, Kinross Wolaroi School will offer a number of scholarshipsto day and boarding students (both current and future) entering Years 4to 11.For 2015 our Scholarship process has changed. AcademicAssessment Services will be supporting our scholarship programthrough the provision and supervision of the scholarship exam. It is anexciting new phase that has allowed us to build a stronger scholarshipprocess and broaden the scholarships available.Available Scholarships:

- Academic (Years 4 to 11 in 2015)- Music (Years 7 to 10 in 2015)- Boarding (Years 7 and 9 in 2015)- General Excellence (Years 4 to 10 in 2015)- Ex-students (Year 11 in 2015)- ICPA (Year 7 in 2015)To be considered for a Scholarship, all candidates must sit theScholarship Examination. Applicants must also complete an onlineapplication and submit supporting documentation.If you would like to register please follow the links from the KWSwebsite or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:www.kws.nsw.edu.au/scholarships-2.Michelle Pryse JonesRegistrarKWS Fair MeetingWhen: Saturday 9th November at 9amWhere: Near the new Science Block.ALL WELCOME!If you would like to contribute to the school in some way, this is a greatopportunity to meet people and help out.If you can’t make it on the day, but would like to help out please contactKim or Paula.Co-ordinators:Kim Bryant 0407965833 and Paula Elbourne 0488119942.P&F Second Hand Book SaleThe P&F will be holding a Second Hand Book Sale as a non-profitservice for students and parents.All books $10.00!Book drop off:Friday 29 November from 8.30am – 2.00pmBook Sale:Tuesday 3 December from 8.30amBook drop off and sale will take place in the Anderson Centre SquashCourt Foyer (please access via gym stairs only).What to Do:For book drop off:1. Read procedures/policy on school website for detailed information.2 O h i d b k li t f 2014 t b k f

foundations that students can build a hopeful future on.- Develops an understanding of effects that external influences andpersonal abilities have on the individual.- Encourages critical thinking and provokes participants to counteractnegativity and make informed healthy choices.The 'Day of Hope' workshop has been booked for Friday 15thNovember for all Year 10 & 11 students and will be held in the DPA.Last year the Glen Gerryn workshops were a high point for manystudents, particularly for those who have struggled with aspects ofschooling.Brian KennellyPrincipalUpdate on History Tour 2014Thank you to the studentsand parents who attendedthe Information Evening lastThursday (31st October,2013). Encouragingly, therewas a strong interest shownin the Tour, which is nodoubt due to the fact that itcoincides with the Centenaryof World War One andincludes some of the world’smost famous historical andcultural sites across fourcountries (England,Belgium, France andGermany).Students who are interested in this Tour and who could not attend theInformation Evening, can come and see me (Mr Choi) to receive moreinformation, a Permission Form and Itinerary.For those intending to go along (between Yr9-11, 2014), they mustorganise to pay their deposits to the School Accounts by 27thNovember and return a filled in Permission Form. As places arelimited, it will be based on a first-in, first-serve basis.For more information, please do not hesitate to contact me(ychoi@kws.nsw.edu.au)Yooie ChoiDirector of LearningYear 12 HSC Perparation SeminarYear 12, 2014 students and their families will be receiving shortly aninvitation to attend a seminar on study and organisation The aim of the

invitation to attend a seminar on study and organisation. The aim of thepresentation is to encourage students to think about their learning andto maximise their academic opportunities in their final year at school.We also want them to consider some key strategies about how theycan best study in what will no doubt be a demanding and, at times,stressful year. Parents are warmly invited to this event, as weencourage both students and their parents to interact and discuss thematerial presented to them.The seminar will be in the Performance Theatre on Tuesday 19thNovember 5:00pm to 7:30pm. To RSVP your place, please contactSally Rattray-Wood on 63920325 or via email onsrattray@kws.nsw.edu.auFor Boarders, there will be separate seminars organised and Boardingparents do not need to attend these as we appreciate the vastdistances involved.I look forward to seeing many Yr12s and their parents at the seminar.For more information, please do not hesitate to contact meychoi@kws.nsw.edu.au.Yooie ChoiDirector of LearningParent of Yr 12 Students'Leaving Parents’ Social FunctionThis note serves as a reminder to parents who are finishing up theirformal association with Kinross Wolaroi School (ie your youngest childis completing Yr 12 at KWS). The Farewell Is Not Goodbye Thank YouDrinks Function will be held in the KWS staff room on Friday eveningNovember 15th, from 5-8pm. If you have not already done so, pleaseindicate your attendance or otherwise via RSVP to the Director ofDevelopment, Mr Paul Tierney ptierney@kws.nsw.edu.auPaul TierneyDirector of DevelopmentP&F News & MeetingBakers and help needed for catering for lunch for 2014 Yr 7 parentson 09/11.Year 7 Orientation DayThis is on Saturday 9th November. The P&F in conjunction with theschool will cater for lunch. Seeking volunteers for food preparation for 1-2 hours between 10am and 1.30pm. If you are able to assistplease contact Jean Welsh by phone 0427669323 or emailjwpnfsecretary2013@gmail.com.Next P&F MeetingTh t P&F M ti ill b h ld W d d 13th N b

The next P&F Meeting will be held on Wednesday 13th Novemberfrom 7:30pm with a Teleconference Option.The meeting will again be held in the Videoconference Room. TheVideo Conference Room is in the Library/ICT building on the lowerground floor underneath the library. Entry is from the eastern side of theLibrary building, next to the grassed area beside the pool.If you are calling into the teleconference please dial in about 7:25 pmusing the number linked to the state you are in. Most people will use theSydney number, but you can also call in if you are interstate.To join the teleconference:Dial the appropriate dial in number (see table below).On request, enter the Guest access code. The guest access code is:19137159#.Phone Numbers – Local Capital City NumbersSydney - 02 96960774Adelaide - 08 8220 0836Melbourne - 03 8779 7440Brisbane - 07 3811 0988Canberra - 02 6210 0851Darwin - 08 8989 0817Gold Coast - 07 5560 0956Hobart - 03 6218 0647Perth - 08 9460 0829This information is also on the KWS website in the Family and FriendsSection under P&F: http://www.kws.nsw.edu.au/FF_PFAsscoThe teleconference call is billed to the P&F.Prep Open DayThe P&F would like to thank all those who helped with the sausagesizzle at the Prep Open Day on Saturday 02/11. You helped to make it agreat success.Kristine BattyePresident0418 787 364kbattye@kbconsult.com.auJean WelshSecretaryPhone: 0427 669 323 or 0427 669 323Email: jwpnfsecretary2013@gmail.comMusic MattersThis week's Music Matters: KWS Celebrates Music, Student MusicConcert Grandparent's Day Combined Schools Music Festival

Concert, Grandparent s Day, Combined Schools Music Festival,Concerto Competition.KWS Celebrates Music - What a fantastic day!A huge thank you and congratulations to all of the staff and studentsinvolved in our celebration concert on Saturday. We had a change offormat for this event which saw the concert take place on the lawnoutside the performance theatre. The concert was held on the sameday as Prep Open Day and at the end of the prep activities weperformed as a massed choir with students from across the prep andhigh school singing ‘Banuwa’. It was wonderful to see so manystudents singing and making music together. All of the high schoolensembles performed with a very entertaining performance of ‘Carnivalof the animals’ presented by the orchestra. A massive thank you to theFriends of Music for running a BBQ for the event. They raised over $440which is being donated to the Bush Fire Appeal. They provide wonderfulsupport to our music performance program- thank you to the Friend ofMusic.Student Music Concert – Thursday 14 NovemberNext week we are holding the “Student Music Concert” in thePerformance Theatre at 5:30pm. While it has been traditionally calledthe “Elective Music Concert”, it really is for any student in the school toplay with their band, sing in a group or put together a musical item ofsome description. The idea of this concert is to allow students to gettogether in groups and have lots of fun performing music. As such, thisis not a venue for solo performance. The sign-up sheet is in the MusicCentre foyer and we encourage students from all over the school toperform.Grandparent’s DayOur Grandparent’s Day Concert was very special this year. Mrs Sinclair,Acting Co-ordinator of Prep Music, did a fabulous job of organizing theevent and the standard of her choirs was excellent. All the soloistsperformed in such a professional manner. Again, thank you to all theMusic Staff involved for your dedication and commitment.Combined Schools Music FestivalStudents who are currently in years 10 and 11 are invited to attend theBiennial Combined Schools Music Festival which next year will behosted by St Johns Anglican College in Brisbane in May. Please comeand see Ms Anthony this week if you would some information aboutattending.Concerto CompetitionApplication forms are now available for the 2014 concerto competition.Please come and see Ms Anthony in the Music department if you wouldlike a form.Have a wonderful week!Heidi Anthony

Heidi AnthonyActing Head of Performing ArtsMusic Dates for your DiaryNovember11 – Prep Music Assembly14 – Student Music Concert, 5:30pm, Performance TheatreDecember2 – Secondary Pupil Free Day3 – Prep Celebration Assembly4 – Speech Day5 – Holidays beginHeidi AnthonyActing Head of Performing ArtsFriends of Music NewsA big thank you to all who supported our BBQ on Saturday at the ‘KWSCelebrates Music’ concert. We raised $442.50 for the Bushfires Appealso thanks again to all who made donations.Congratulations to Miss Anthony, the music staff and all studentsinvolved for the great organisation and sparkling performances. Thanksalso to the Friends of Music who did a wonderful job preparing for andorganising the BBQ.Gab PearceFOM SecretaryRowing ReportLast weekend was a very busy weekend for the Kinross Wolaroirowers. On Saturday, the 2nd November, a team of 93 participated atthe Loreto Normanhurst Regatta at the Sydney International RegattaCentre at Penrith following a programme which mainly followed theGirls Head of the River format interspersed with boys’ races, followingthe sequence of events followed at the GPS Boys Head of the Riverprogramme with some additional Quad Scull events. In attendancewere a lot of the major boys and girls schools in the State. The girlmembers of the team then stayed behind to participate in the LoretoKirribilli Regatta on Sunday 3rd November at the same venue, with asimilar program to the girls events as that on Saturday.Saturday opened with the Schoolgirls Year 8 Double Scull, where therewere 2 crews competing, one coming 2nd and the other winning theirdivision of the event. This was followed with the Year 9 Coxed QuadScull and in division 1 of this event, the Kinross Wolaroi girls rowedsuperbly into a solid 3rd place in a strong field. The girls in the 2nddivision of the event rowed a creditable 4th in their race, and the 3rd

division of the event rowed a creditable 4th in their race, and the 3rddivision crew came 6th in their race.The Year 7 Boys then undertook their first racing of the season in theYear 8 Schoolboys Coxed Quad Scull events, with the 3 KinrossWolaroi crews coming 2nd, 3rd and 4th in their race. In the Year 10Schoolgirls Double Scull two Kinross Wolaroi crews raced, with the topcrew of Rebecca Crisp and Sophie Broadley winning their divisionconvincingly and the other crew managing a sound placing. Kate Hallthen followed up in the Year 10 Schoolgirls Single Scull with a verystrong performance to win her division well. The senior boys secondfour then competed in the Schoolboys Third Four event to winconvincingly in a time which would have won the succeedingSchoolboys Second Four event.The year 7 girls then had their turns racing in the Year 8 SchoolgirlsCoxed Quad Scull. The crew in the first division of this event came 4thin this race, rowing the last half of it with only 3 rowers due to abreakage during the event. The crews in the 2nd and 3rd divisions wereboth very impressive in winning their races. In the Year 9 SchoolboysCoxed Quad Scull first division the Kinross Wolaroi crew rowed verywell for a good 2nd place as did their compatriots, in the 2nd division ofthe same event.The senior girls then rowed in the Schoolgirl Double Scull event, withGeorgina Uttley and Madeline Hawthorne impressively winning. NicolaThomas then followed this with a fine win in her division of theSchoolgirl Single Scull. The year 10 girls then followed in their CoxedQuad Scull events, gaining a very good win in division 1 and a verypleasing 2nd place in division 2. Their male compatriots in theSchoolboy Year 10 Coxed Quad Scull race produced sound 2nd and4th places in the event.The Year 8 girls then stepped up in the Schoolgirl Year 9 Double Scullraces to gain a 2nd and a 5th place. This was followed by theSchoolboys Year 9 Coxed Quad Scull races in which the KinrossWolaroi crews came 2nd in the first division as well as in the 2nddivision events.In the Schoolgirl Double Scull event Georgina Uttley and MadelineHawthorne convincingly won their division, as did Nicola Thomas in herdivision of the Schoolgirl Single Scull. The top Kinross Wolaroi entry inthe Year 10 Quad Scull won the first division event most convincingly,with their teammates in the 2nd division event achieving a very pleasing2nd place in their race. The Year 10 Schoolboy Coxed Quad Scull eventsaw the two Kinross Wolaroi crews achieving 2nd and 4th places in therace. In the succeeding Schoolgirl Year 9 Double Scull events the twoKinross Wolaroi entrants achieved 4th places in their respective races.In the Single Scull events, Jocelyn Date scored a fine win in her racewhile teammate Eloise Cope managed a 4th in her race.Then the senior boys came to the fore in the Schoolboy Coxed QuadScull Race, with the two Kinross Wolaroi entries coming 1st, and 3rd in

their race. The performance by the top quad was most impressive. Thesenior girls then raced in the Schoolgirl Coxed Quad Scull event toscore a sound 4th place in a strong field. Despite a late crew changedue to illness the boys four still managed a very pleasing 2nd place intheir event. The girls four in the Schoolgirls Four event raced well butwere pushed into 2nd place by a strong Queenwood crew.After lunch the senior crews had a second set of races, where thesenior quad again impressed with a strong win, as did the secondboys four, with the second quad repeating its 3rd place. The senior girlsfour showed great improvement to convincingly defeat their Queenwoodrivals in the rematch, and the girls quad also improved theirperformance with a 2nd place in their rematch.The Kinross Wolaroi School rowing team finished the day with fourteenwins, nine seconds and five third places. Given the quality of theparticipating Schools, this was a very exciting outcome - the best overallperformance by the Kinross Wolaroi team at this regatta ever.Sunday’s regatta saw a continuation of the excellent form of Saturday bythe girls, starting out with 2nd and 3rd places in the Schoolgirl Year 8Double Scull events. This was followed in the Year 9 Quad Scull eventswith 2nd, 3rd and 5th place finishes from the Kinross Wolaroi crews intheir races.Wins again in the year 10 Double Scull and the year 10 Single Scullevents carried on this fine form before the year 8 quad scull racesproduce wins in both first and second division races and a sound 4th inthe third division race. The perpetual cup for the fastest year 8 quadscull on the day was won by the second division crew of Harriet Haege,Ruby Niven, Maggie Yeomans, and Thea Allen, coxed by CharlotteAnderson.A good win in the Schoolgirl Double Scull was followed by a very sound2nd in the schoolgirl Single Scull before the Year 10 Quad Scullsstepped up with a very convincing performance to win division one anda very pleasing improvement to win division two. The winning firstdivision crew of Canada Gavin, Sophie Broadley, Rebecca Crisp andKate Hall coxed by Matilda Starr also won the perpetual cup for thefastest year 10 quad scull on the day.The four Kinross Wolaroi entrants in the Year 9 Double Scull rowed wellin their races to obtain 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 7th places in their respectiveevents before the senior girls four won their race in a most convincingmanner to be followed with a sound 2nd place in the Schoolgirl QuadScull event.Overall at the Loreto Kirribilli Regatta, Kinross Wolaroi crews won 8races, were 2nd in 5 races, and 3rd in 3 races.As always, parental support for the events enabled the organisation ofthe two days to flow freely, pleasantly and successfully.Bob Holmes

Bob HolmesMIC RowingWater Polo ReportsWednesday's GameOn Wednesday night a squad of thirteen hopefuls travelled to Sydney inpreparation for the AICES water polo trials the following day. Held at theSydney Aquatic Centre in Homebush, the students played a series ofgames against Saint Luke’s Grammar School, Pittwater House andBarbarians team comprising of individual students from a range ofschools in Sydney. Against tough competition the girls’ team wasunable to defend their 2012 title, suffering a series of defeats. Despitethis, Edwina Kennelly and Sophie Hay-McKenzie were selected for CIStrials later this year, while Olivia Archer was named in the shadowteam. Matthew Yeo was also named as a shadow player for the CISboys’ team.The squad that travelled down for the meet included: Eddie Kennelly,Sophie Hay-McKenzie, Olivia Archer, Chloe Smith, Merran Todd,Rachelle Stubberfield, Katie Rice, Olivia Kennedy, Salina Lennon, NickiCollins, Georgia McKenzie, Matt Yeo and Asher Dixon. All the studentsplayed with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship and had a wonderfultime.Saturday's GameWith so much charity activity this weekend, each of the eight teams setto play on Saturday did well to organise themselves around variousother commitments. As always, the students were eager to play. Theirenthusiasm for the sport has helped develop their skill and fitness inonly a few short weeks. Each goal that was scored in the four gamesspurred the players on to greater efforts in friendly rivalry. One of theimportant things for all players in all teams to remember is the restartsand offensive and defensive positioning. Mr Walters particularly focusedon this, while standing in the pool drew numerous fouls across allgames. Moving forward in the season the students are having fun andshowing genuine sportsmanship in their approach to training and thevarious games.Adam ThompsonWAS Tennis ReportKWS1 Vs SSC 2 and KWS2 Vs ASCRound 4, 2nd November 2013KWS 1 Junior Vs SSC 2 Won - Sets: 6-0 Games 43-5KWS 1 Intermediate Vs SSC 2 Won - Sets 6-0 Games 39-9KWS 1 Senior Vs SSC 2 Won - Sets 5-1 Games 35-13KWS 2 Junior Vs ASC Won - Sets 3.5-2.5 Games 29-19KWS 2 Intermediate Vs ASC Won - Sets 6-0 Games 38-10

prevented Millthorpe from recovering from their early setbacks andposting a three figure target.In reply, there were some good efforts from Fletcher Rose whodominated the bowling and finished on 41 retired, Lochie Hunt whoformed a good partnership with Fletcher for a time and impressed withhis running between the wickets and Hamish McIntyre and Ed Doddswho batted in a mature fashion at the end of the innings as the overswere running out and a tense finish was beckoning. As it was, wereached the target with two overs to spare.Well done to the boys who have been working hard at training and areimproving all the time.Thanks are also due to Mr Rose for his help with the team on Tuesdayand Thursday afternoons, his help with scoring duties andencouragement. This is much appreciated.Geoff HullMIC CricketKWS LATEST NEWS!Rowers enjoy success at Loreto regattasThe KWS rowing team has enjoyed its most successful showing in a LoretoNormanhurst Regatta, returning home from the 2013 event with 14 wins, nine secondsand five third places. It was a busy...... read full articleNew Kinders get a taste of big schoolNew Kinders get a taste of big school Our newest students enjoyed a taste of big schoolwhen KWS Prep hosted Kinder Orientation Day. Donuts and drinks were on the menuand proved a big hit with the...... read full articleHands-on activities a hit at Open DayFamilies old, new and – possibly – future enjoyed a fun and relaxing KWS Prep OpenDay 2013. This year’s event drew a big roll-up of families who enjoyed strolling aroundour...... read full article

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