Junior Journalists
Keeping it Kinross Edition 7
Acknowledgement of Country
We would like to Acknowledge the Wiradjuri People, who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we have worked to create this publication. We Acknowledge that Australia always was and always will be Aboriginal Land and pay respect to the local Aboriginal Land on which our audience are accessing this news.
Book Week: ‘Dreaming with Eyes Open’
Friday 26 August marked a day of great excitement, celebration and costumes in the Junior School as it was our 2022 Book Week.
All students and staff in Pre-K – Year 6 (and even some English staff in the Senior School!) dressed up as some of their favourite book characters. Ranging from Charlotte’s Web to Mr Bambuckle, there were some show stopping costumes. All the Junior School teachers combined their magic forces to coordinate their costumes as Harry Potter characters in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the creation of this book series.
In the afternoon, we headed up to the Library for our Book Costume Parade and Kahoot in Team Houses. Congratulations to Brown House who won the Kahoot. In the Library we were also lucky to hear from our P&F and the results from the P&F Read-a-Thon.
A massive thank you to Mr Ryan, Mrs Pengilly and the Library Team who made this Book Week such a fun and memorable celebration for the Junior School. Your generosity in time and creative spirit is exactly what we love in our Library teachers – thank you!
Science Week: ‘Glass: More than Meets the Eye’
Last week marked Science Week across all Australian schools. At Kinross Wolaroi School, we investigated and celebrated all things science on Tuesday August 16. Ranging from looking through magnifying glasses and microscopes to investigating glass, all students and staff enjoyed the opportunities to work and learn together.
Checkmate Chess
On the 9th and 10th of August, a team of keen chess competitors travelled to Orange Christian School to compete in the Orange and Schools District Chess Competition. Over the 2 days, there were many successes for our KWS representatives and great stories to be shared about the competition with peers on Thursday the 11th when the team returned to school. We congratulate Mr Pritchard and the chess team for their great representation of KWS.
100 Days of Kindergarten
Day 1 done, Day 2 is through, Day 100 has landed! August 10th marked 100 days of Kindergarten. The Kindy Team celebrated this milestone with many fun activities planned for the day relating to 100. From making 100 out of objects, planting 100 plants at Windermere, drawing 100 symbols and eating food in the shape of the number 100, we would have to say that Kindergarten are professionals when working with this three-digit number. A massive thank you goes to Ms Cuming, Mrs Robson and Mrs Owen for their dedication, creativity and care shown to us all over our first 100 days at KWS.
We’re Going on a ‘Cave’ Hunt
Linking our learning to everyday events is a ‘core rock’ in our daily learning at KWS (no cave puns intended!). In Year 4, we are very grateful for Ms Morris and Mr Pritchard who allow for fun learning experiences. A recent memorable and beneficial learning day was in our adventures to Wellington Caves, on local Wiradjuri Country, on Monday 8th August to continue to investigate science concepts within our geology unit. Our favourite learning experience for the day was about the megafauna that was once found in the caves.
P & F Read-A-Thon
Over the course of the past few months, all the Junior School have been participating in the P&F Read-a-Thon. We are thankful to the P&F and Library staff at KWS who have provided the opportunities and extra encouragement to read a wide range of books. Congrats to all who participated within the competition. Special mentions include:
1st Prize for the Most Books Read – Dinithi Nanayakkara, Year 1 Elmer
2nd Prize for the Most Books Read – Nick Strahorn, Year 3 Volcanics
3rd Prize for the Most Books Read – Alec Stewart, Year 2 Alcott
Award to Class that Raised the Most Money - Year 3 Volcanics (Congrats Mr Paul and Year 3!)
Through the Looking Glass: Teacher Interviews
Ms Symons
Senior School Teacher: English, Business Studies and Learning Support Specialist
Q: What is one of your 2022 goals?
A: To touch my toes without bending my legs
Q: How long have you been at Kinross?
A: I began at the start of 2022
Q: What is your favourite place in Orange?
A: The Sonic
Q: What is your favourite food?
A: Pizza. A margarita pizza with lots and lots of cheese!
Q: What Sport House are you in?
A: Douglas
Q: What is your favourite book/magazine?
A: Keeping it Kinross is my favourite thing to read
Q: Running or Swimming?
Swimming
Q: Ballet or Hip Hop?
Hip Hop
Q: Kangaroo or Koala?
Koala
Q: Favourite country in the world?
Italy
Q: What is your favourite colour?
Red
Mrs Essex
Junior School Teacher: Year 1 Elmer
Q: What is one of your 2022 goals?
A: Be able to walk with Mr Essex to the top of Mt Canobolas in a timely manner
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Reading with my book club group and being creative with my sewing machine
Q: What is your favourite colour?
A: Black
Q: What Sport House are you in?
A: Douglas (go green!)
Q: What is your favourite food?
A: Lemon meringue pie
Q: What is your favourite place in Orange?
A: My house
Q: What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A: Ballet dancer
Q: How long have you been at KWS?
A: I started in 1995 so 27 years
Q: Summer or Winter?
A: Winter
Q: Running or Swimming?
A: Running
Q: Kangaroo or Koala?
A: Koala. It is not a kangaroo as when I was younger, a kangaroo use to chase me to the bus stop on our family farm.
Mr Watterson
Senior School Teacher: Business Studies Expert
Q: What is one of your 2022 goals?
A: To have the best year as I can and to meet as many people from Orange as I can
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: I love sport and I love travelling
Q: What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A: A Top Gear TV Star or a Firefighter
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: I have lots of pets. My favourite pet is my pet dog. He is a Corgi and his name is Charlie.
Q: What is your favourite food?
A: Pasta
Q: What Sport House are you in?
A: Dean
Q: What is your favourite colour?
A: Green
Q: What do you teach at KWS?
A: Geography and commerce.
Q: What is commerce?
A: Commerce is about money and buying stuff
Q: Favourite watch brand?
A: Garmin
Q: Favourite motor bike?
A: Honda Postie Bike
JJ’s Brain Teasers
In the theme of Book Week…
Which Book Am I?
- The author/illustrator of this book is Freya Blackwood
- I am a CBCA Shortlisted Book in 2022
- My main character is a boy, who lives in a fast-paced city and loves to escape to an overgrown lot next to his apartment
- I am a wordless picture book
I am …
Guess Who: Which Junior Journalist am I?
A magic wand, a rabbit hat,
Can you guess which Junior Journalist is that…
Answers at the bottom of the page.
Home Among the Gumtrees: Star Sign Readings with KWS Roo
September 2022 Roo Readings
Having recently celebrated my own, I have channelled my inner readings this month to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Harry Potter series.
In the theme of Book Week, will you be celebrating the Harry Potter character that your star sign aligns with this September cycle…?
Virgo | August 23rd – September 22nd
Luna Lovegood
Libra | September 23rd – October 22nd
Professor Severus Snape
Scorpio | October 23rd – November 21st
Draco Malfoy
Sagittarius | November 22nd – December 21st
Hermione Granger
Capricorn | December 22nd – January 19th
Hagrid
Aquarius | January 20th – February 18th
Dobby
Pisces | February 19th – March 20th
Neville Longbottom
Aries | March 21st – April 19th
Molly Weasley
Taurus | April 20th – May 20th
Professor McGonagall
Gemini | May 21st – June 20th
Fleur Delacour
Cancer | June 21st – July 22nd
Cho Chang
Leo | July 23rd – August 22nd
Harry Potter
Which Book Am I? = The Boy and the Elephant
Guess Who? = Eve MacMahon in 2 Alcott