Around the Senior School
Anderson Café Update
The Anderson Café has been open for 6 weeks now and is proving to be a business success as well as a great place for students to gather on chilly Winter mornings.
Year 11 and Year 12 Hospitality students are demonstrating their Café skills each morning from 8-8:40am. Hot drinks and seasonal tasty treats are on the menu.
Year 11 students have run Service Periods as part of their Hospitality Competency Task during recess and lunch over the last few weeks, to great enthusiasm from staff and students.
Menu items have included:
- Pumpkin soup and cheesy bread stick
- Poke Bowl: A fresh poke bowl featuring fluffy rice topped with teriyaki chicken, pickled onion, cucumber, carrot, edamame, and a special sauce
- Sandwich: Pesto, tomato, rocket, mozzarella, and prosciutto on handmade focaccia bread
- Fresh lemonade
This week we are looking forward to
- A classic cheesy, chives and bacon Cobb Loaf in a single serve bread roll
- Fruit punch - cold drink full of vitamins and colour
- A fresh bread roll with a serving of Trunkey Creek Bacon, Jamy fried egg, and house made hollandaise sauce
- Side of crispy golden hash brown
Links are posted weekly on The Hub for staff and students to order.
Save the Date for the Visual Arts HSC show
The annual exhibition evening of the Visual Arts HSC Bodies of Work will be on Friday, 31 July, 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the DPA. There will be delicious nibbles and live music provided by the Hospitality and Music students respectively. This is always a very good reason to brave the cold and see what a talented bunch of creatives we have, and it is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the dedication and commitment shown by the students, staff and parents! Without giving too much away, this year sees hand-built ceramics, stunning atmospheric photography, some very refined oil painting and so much more! We hope to see you there.
Experiencing Passover: Learning Through Taste and Tradition
This week in Religious Education, our Year 7 students explored the Jewish festival of Passover in a hands-on and memorable way. As part of their learning, students were introduced to the Seder meal — a special ritual meal that retells the story of the Exodus.
Rather than only reading about the traditions, students had the opportunity to sample a range of symbolic foods found on the Seder plate. Each item carries deep meaning: the bitterness of herbs representing the hardship of slavery, the sweetness of charoset symbolising hope, and the simplicity of matzah reminding Jews of their hurried escape from Egypt.
By engaging their senses, students were able to make meaningful connections between the historical narrative and the lived religious practice. The experience sparked curiosity, thoughtful discussion, and a deeper appreciation of how faith and tradition are expressed in everyday life.
This interactive approach highlights the value of experiential learning in RE, helping students to better understand and respect the beliefs and practices of others
Mr James Perrin
Years 7 and 8 students wowed by A Midsummer Night’s Dream performance
Years 7 and 8 students braved the rain to head to Orange Civic Theatre where they were delighted by a lively performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by Sport for Jove. The talented actors brought Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy to life with energy, humour and audience interaction, making the play both entertaining and accessible for our young viewers. Students enjoyed following the mischievous antics of Puck, the confused lovers and the magical inhabitants of the forest. The performance provided an engaging way to deepen students’ understanding of Shakespeare for Year 8 who studied the play last year and allowed Year 7 to be introduced to the Bard in the lead up to their Shakespeare unit in Term 3. The visit was a memorable educational experience enjoyed by students and staff alike and really highlighted the enduring relevance of the play to a modern audience.
Year 11 Modern History
Year 11 Modern History students have been studying the Meiji Restoration which occurred in Japan 1868 – 1912. They have been studying primary and secondary source documents to deepen their understanding of the rapid modernisation of Japan and the impact both nationally and internationally. To mark the end of the unit and to deepen their understanding of Japanese cuisine, our Modern History students spent some time at Mr Sushi King. Our Modern History students have now commenced their study of the Decline and Fall of the Romanov Dynasty.
HSC Study Camp
Ready to finish Year 12 strong?
Join the Kinross Wolaroi School HSC Study Camp from 1–3 July, designed to help Central West students maximise their HSC results.
Over three days, you'll gain valuable study techniques and exam strategies through workshops delivered by Elevate Education, alongside subject-specific revision sessions presented by Connect Education.
Subjects include:
- English Standard & Advanced
- Mathematics Standard & Advanced
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
Kinross Wolaroi School Library
1–3 July 2026
$60 per day or $150 for all three days
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Open to all Year 12 students across the Central West.