Around the Junior School

Round Square Hero

The Junior School at Kinross Wolaroi School is buzzing with purpose as we embrace our Round Square Hero of Discovery, Sustainability Suki. Inspiring curiosity, responsibility, and action, Sustainability Suki has helped ignite a renewed commitment to sustainability across our school community. Students are stepping up with enthusiasm, eager to make a meaningful difference and reduce our environmental footprint.

Our initial focus is centred on two key areas: saving electricity and recycling. Classrooms are alive with energy as students take ownership - switching off lights, smartboards, and air-conditioning when not in use, and ensuring recycling bins are used thoughtfully and consistently. These small but powerful actions are quickly becoming daily habits, driven by a shared understanding that every choice matters.

Art at the Orange Show

You may have spotted Kinross' display in the schools zone at the Orange Show over the weekend. The Junior School were lucky enough to showcase some of their artworks. Amongst many and varied displays from schools all over, everyone's artworks were colourful and paid close attention to detail.

Pre-K Hillside Harvest Visit

Despite a wet start to the day, our excursion to Hillside Harvest was a wonderful experience for Pre-K. The excitement began the moment we hopped on the bus, which is always a big adventure. It was so lovely to be out in the fresh air as the children explored the orchard and enjoyed picking their own deliciously crisp and sweet Pink Lady apples straight form the trees. We also had a little walk around the farm to look at some of the machinery used for farming before enjoying morning tea near the Hillside Harvest shop. A great day out.

Snags, Votes and Second Counts: Year 6 Goes to the Polls!

Year 6 Democracy Day – Thursday, 30 April

Year 6 students embraced the democratic process during their engaging Democracy Day afternoon, held across Periods 5 and 6 on Thursday, 30 April.

Students participated in a preferential voting system to decide which fruit snack will accompany them on the upcoming Canberra excursion. Through this process, they developed a deeper understanding of how votes are cast, counted and redistributed in Australian elections. After a tightly contested count, apple was declared the winner on the second count, highlighting the importance of preferences in determining the final result.

This learning experience strongly complements Year 6’s History unit, Australia as a Nation, allowing students to apply their understanding of democratic systems in a practical and meaningful way. It also serves as valuable preparation for their Canberra excursion later this term, where students will further explore Australia’s system of government in action.

Following the vote, students enjoyed a well earned 'Democracy Snag', marking the occasion in true election day style.

Kinross Wolaroi School and Year 6 extend our sincere thanks to the Hon Mr Andrew Gee MP, who generously joined us for the afternoon. Mr Gee shared valuable insights into his experiences behind the scenes in Parliament as the current Independent Member for Calare, giving students a real-world perspective on leadership, decision-making and public service.

Term 2, Week 4 Merit Awards

K SLEEMAN	Reuben Vardanega	for making a fantastic start in phonics, segmenting words into sounds and blending sounds to make a word.
K SLEEMAN	Magnus Mattick	for his wonderful participation during our heggerty and initialit lessons.
K ROBSON	James Schiller	for showing initiative during classroom routines and looking for ways to help others.
K ROBSON	Maisie Finnane	for automatic recognition of sounds and improved letter formation.
1 ESSEX	Cruz Taylor	for tip top work, partitioning numbers.
1 ESSEX	Margot Hamson	for wonderful work with polygons in mathematics.
1 ESSEX	Tommy Mullins	for independent work in reading group rotations.
1 HALL	Maggie Meachin	for consistently trying hard to improve reading and writing skills and showing persistence in all learning tasks.
1 HALL	Harry Webb	for trying hard to follow instructions and for encouraging classmates with kind and positive words.
2 CHAPMAN	Rory Winters	for his thoughtful contributions to class discussions and for seeking feedback to support his learning.
2 CHAPMAN	Lily Jackson	for showing persistence in mathematics when learning new strategies to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
3 MOLONEY	Leila Madden	for her increased bravery and participation in classroom discussions.
3 MOLONEY	Nicholas Church	for his commitment to persevere in writing and for consistently lending a helping hand to his classmates.
3 CARUANA	Charlotte Elder	for always bringing a positive attitude to school and demonstrating kindness to her peers.
3 CARUANA	Rhys Morley	for consistently trying hard and giving every challenge a go.
4 KLEIN	Hulita Delaney	for exceptional presentation of work, consistently demonstrating pride, care, and attention to detail in all tasks.
4 KLEIN	Camilla Haynes	for consistently displaying excellent manners and a positive attitude every day.
4 MASLIN	Emilia Douglas	for expressive, fluent reading with excellent phrasing and purposeful pausing.
4 MASLIN	Thomas Williams	for excellent focus, persistence and enthusiasm for learning.
5 SEEDSMAN	Tom van Gilst	for his positive class participation and for consistently demonstrating a kind, thoughtful, and gracious attitude and for always thinking proactively and approaching challenges with a solution-focused mindset.
5 SEEDSMAN	Allegra Lawson White	for her persistent effort and application in mathematics, consistently demonstrating grit and determination in all challenges, always accompanied by a positive attitude and a smile.
5 WHITEHEAD	Lachlan Elder	for his consistent effort in every task he undertakes in class, and his positive attitude to school, both in and outside the classroom.
5 WHITEHEAD	Frankie Rohr	for her bright and positive demeanour in the classroom. Her excellent effort in all subjects, and her thoughtful and systematic approach to answering problems.
6 BARRETT	Sophie Kerdic	for actively engaging in our science unit on the human body, demonstrating a strong understanding of how physical activity impacts the cardiovascular system through thoughtful participation and scientific inquiry.
6 BARRETT	Lulu Widauer	for thoughtfully researching and constructing an informative text on Adam Goodes, effectively connecting his advocacy to the impact of the Wave Hill Walk Off and the fight for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights and freedoms.
6 BARRETT	Ruby Harris	for actively engaging in multiplicative relations learning and applying constructive feedback to produce work of a high standard.
6 CARO	Issy Fisher	for her perseverance and patience when learning about angles in maths.
6 CARO	Addie Delbridge	for her research and reporting skills when writing a historical account as part of our english work.
6 CARO	Felix Knox	for his contributions to class discussions when learning about the Australian Parliamentary system.