Junior Journalists 

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