Senior School Sport &
Co-curricular
Triathlon
The KWS Triathlon Team had a big weekend of racing, completing in the NSW/ACT Pathway Series Billigence Triathlon. For many students this was their first triathlon, a challenge when the water temperature was 19 degrees!
All students performed admirably, with standout performances from Jessica Thompson, placing 3rd in the ladies 14 + age group, non-drafting super series, George Davis finishing 3rd in the 12 + age group, Oscar Zelinksi finishing 3rd and Max Horne 2nd in the 13+ age group.
Team members Will Ward, Zoe Wood, Sam Commins and Ashton Montagliani had tough races against students aged up to 21 years of age and all did exceptionally well in the tough conditions.
Our Sport for Recreation program is off to a fantastic start!
Students have been loving the alternating Tuesday afternoon classes between Step and Pilates with Michelle. These sessions are a great way to get moving and improve fitness.
On Thursdays, Miss Triggs leads strength training sessions in the PLC gym which focusses on compound movements for improving functional strength. The students are enjoying the variety in this program and the participation rates have been high. It is wonderful to support students in a non-competitive environment with a focus on fun and fitness.
We encourage all students to keep up the great work and make the most of this opportunity to improve their health and fitness.”
Strength and Conditioning Overview
The gym has continued to thrive well into term 4 with everyone who’s shown up demonstrating fantastic application. Our open gym sessions held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for the year 9-12, has consistently seen around 35 students. This steady turnout has allowed students to continually improve their movement capacity, strength and power.
Open cricket and touch football have been sharing the gym space on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The cricketers are making impressive strides in improving their unilateral and trunk strength, while the touch football girls are getting stronger in the key lifts every session.
Our rowers have been occupying the afternoon sessions, making excellent progress as they prepare for their first regatta this weekend. The recent 5-week training block focused on functional hypertrophy and strength, providing a solid foundation for the upcoming power training phases.
Overall, the energy in the gym has been outstanding, and it’s fantastic to see the new facility being utilised to its full potential.
Sam Bettle, Head of Strength and Conditioning
Equestrian
The Kinross Wolaroi School Equestrian Team embarked on an exciting journey to AELEC in Tamworth from October 18th to 22nd. Over five days, the team showcased their skills across a variety of events. The first two days featured the One Day Event and Combined Training, setting the stage for an action-packed week. Day 3 highlighted their talents in Show Jumping and Dressage, followed by Hacking and the Working Horse Challenge on Day 4. The final day wrapped up the competition with thrilling Camp Draft and Sporting events. The team demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication, making KWS proud throughout the entire competition!
Amy Caldwell – 2nd Combined Training, 3rd Elementary dressage
Olivia Gordon - 3rd 80cm ODE, 7th & 8th in the 90cm
Lilly Robb - 8th in the 100cm AM7
Isabella Pearce – 2nd & 4th for Reserve Champion Show jumping, 5th in Stockrider.
Lillian Pearce - 1st in camp draft cut out, 2nd in Running T, 5th Western Pole bend, 4th in Stock rider.
Ava Rouse – 1st in bending
Isabella Lloyd George – 5th 95cm showjumping
Audrey Pearce - 3rd in ev105 & 8th AM7 1.10
Charlotte Pearce - 14th ev80 & 5th AM7 80cm
Mrs Bardi Mannix, MIC Equestrian
Rowing
The past fortnight has been exceptional for Kinross Rowing, with great training conditions and significant individual and team milestones achieved. Training intensity has increased, and the squad recently completed a demanding testing week. This phase tested the rowers' physical and mental endurance, and it was impressive to see over 90% of our rowers achieving personal bests for the season.
A special mention goes to Olivia Searle, Lucy Reidy, Toby Buckland, Harry Dymock, Oscar Cleary, Xavier Zinga, and Paxton Buckerfield for setting season and school records in the erg room during this period!
Our crews are now set for the first regatta of the season, the NSW All Schools Regatta, taking place this Saturday. For those interested in supporting the team, a livestream will be available on the NSW Rowing YouTube page. Be sure to tune in and cheer on the KWS rowing squad!
Best of luck to all sports teams competing this weekend!
Cricket Club Match Reports
Weeks 3 & 4
First XI
Round 4
Kinross won the toss and opted to bat first against CYMS. Will Younghusband top-scored with a composed 42, supported by some late runs from Henry Baldwinson. However, the team was bowled out for 124. In defense, Sam Spliet delivered an impressive spell, taking 3 wickets, while Ben Brazier claimed 2. Despite their efforts, CYMS chased down the target in the 28th over.
Round 5
Against Wanderers, Kinross bowled first after losing the toss. Baldwinson claimed the opening wicket, and Jack Harding’s brilliant 5/15, including a 4-wicket burst in 3 overs, restricted Wanderers to just 89. Kinross chased the target comfortably, with Harry Brazier (39*) and Ashton Nock (30*) leading the team to an 8-wicket win.
Centenary Cup
Round 3
Kinross secured a narrow 3-wicket win over Orange City, thanks to Sid Weston’s 3/9 with the ball and steady batting contributions from Max Lawson (30), Max Bowman (20), and Charlie O’Brien (17).
Round 4
Facing CYMS Gold, Kinross struggled, bowled out for just 52. Despite a spirited bowling effort, CYMS reached the target with 4 wickets to spare.
KWS U14 Stars
Round 3
The Stars earned a convincing win over Centrals, bowling them out for 73. Ned Harris was the pick of the bowlers with 3/14, while Angus O’Brien (34*) and Elizabeth Croft (15*) steered the chase with ease.
Round 4
Against Orange City Warriors, the Stars posted 5/124, led by Ben Chambers (52*) and Nicholas Wood (37). Mitchell Granger (2/3) and Charlie Haydon (2/9) restricted Warriors to 8/92, keeping the Stars atop the ladder.
KWS U14 Thunder
Round 3
Thunder fell short chasing 162 against Sixers, despite contributions from Wilfred McLeod (25*) and Huw Hutchings (23). George Anderson shone with 2/6.
Round 4
Thunder pulled off a thrilling win against Orange City Warriors. After slumping to 6/12, Freddy Stevens’ heroic 68* (11 fours, 1 six) and partnerships with Arthur Cay (17) and James Kelly (8*) secured victory with two balls to spare in a Ben Stokes-esque performance.
Other Highlights
Fletcher Byrne (Year 9) scored 72 for First Grade and 141 for the Central West U16s, earning the Bradman Cup captaincy. Ben Chambers’ 139 and Freddie Stevens’ 5/9 for U14 Orange Rep capped a remarkable week for KWS cricket.
Pink Stumps Match
The First and Second XI participated in a Pink Stumps Day match to support the McGrath Foundation during the school’s Walkathon, fostering community spirit.
Tennis
The Kinross Wolaroi School ISA Tennis team played locally this week, with the KWS Evens competing against Scots All Saints College Evens, and the KWS Odds playing against St Stanislaus College Odds. The Evens team consisted of James Ashton, Liam Vaira, Toby Gee, Lachlan Watts, Sam Balcomb and Charlie McLaughlin, who made his debut for KWS Tennis. Congratulations to Liam, Toby, Lachlan and Sam for winning their singles matches, as well as all of the Evens doubles pairs for winning their games! Our Evens team had a convincing win against SASC, winning 15 sets to 7.
The Odds team had a strong start to the season, winning 8 out of 9 total matches. Ashton Quinn-Woonton and Lola Vaira had very close singles matches, winning both their games narrowly in tie breakers. A special congratulations to Lola and Milli for winning their doubles match 4-0 4-0. Kinross Wolaroi came away with the win against Stannies, winning 17 sets to 4 sets.
Waterpolo
Competition Night Report – 7 November 2024 (Round 4)
KWS Hydra
Nick Sweetapple, Captain
- Lost to Waterdragons 4-5
- Won against Lear Jets 8-4
The first game was tight everyone was warming up, we really struggled to get beck in defences to mark players however we still had a great game. The second game our defence and energy was much higher and we made a great game with good passing and shots a goal.
Best and Fairest : Liam Vaira
Most Improved: Austin Wark
Players player: Liam Vaira
Killerwhales
Jack Dale, Captain
- Lost to Waterdragons 6-3
The Killerwhales improved a lot more this game. Although we lost, the opposition was within our sights with 3 goal difference, the opposing team is tough and they only managed to score total of 6 goals. We had massive individual player improvements which overall I was so proud of my team. Our previous game they scored they scored 12. A special mention goes to Andrew Caskey’s amazing goalie performance which really carried our team.
MVP: Andrew Caskey
Players Player: Fraser Johnstone.
Most improved: Maisy Cooper
Krill 2nd’s
Lillian Armstrong, Vice Captain
- Lost to Jets Turtles 9-3
We started the game off with a poor defence strategy letting opposition players swim past our own players. Though as the game continued, we were about to pull through only letting them score two goals in the second half and us scoring two goals as well. By the second half we had a better strategy and understanding what we need to do overall. Most Improved goes to Freddie Bijl who was an amazing attack and defence scoring a great goal in the second half. Best and fairest goes to Felix Kairaitis for is stunning defence, dodging opposition players will amazing skill and speed and attack, being able to score a great goal. Then because we have two captains, we have two players player. They went to Jack Dunworth for is sensational skills in goals and to Clare Wood who played an amazing game and supporting the whole team.
Barracudas 1st’s
Tim Lowther, 1st's Captain
- Lost Goal Diggers 13-5
Kinross had a hard but strong game on Thursday (against Ms O’G’s team). We had some illness and injury (including Spencer taking a ball to the head mid game) but we didn’t give up and each player played their best!. Best and Fairest player Angus Martin showed his skill in both defending and attacking, stripping the ball off the other team and taking it up to get a goal by himself. Cameron Nash (the goalie) improved throughout the game and his great saves got him Players Player. Most improved went to both Spencer Williams and Oli Taberner who both showed great game skill and awareness as well as some good goals and defence from the two. Overall, while we lost 13-5, we showed some great improvements and are clearly developing every week.
Waterpolo Captain’s Player of the Week:
Jack Dale. Jack is captain of the Killerwhales and has been having an incredible start to the season Jack’s confidence and energy elevate his team. Congratulations Jack! Keep up the hard work.
Junior Mentor Captain’s Player of the Week:
Nick Sweetapple. As the captain of the year 7 team, he is leading his small team well with everyone improving each week. Nick’s energy and developing skills make him a promising force in the match. Great work!