News & Notices

Yalari Fundraising at the KWS Rugby Indigenous Round

On Saturday 11 August 2018, Yalari, a non-profit organisation which provides boarding school scholarships to Indigenous students from remote and regional areas of Australia, held a raffle during the Indigenous Rugby Round.

The raffle was organised by Year 10 student Jade Jolliffe, a Yalari scholarship recipient. Jade was able to raise over $450 towards the scholarships of other Indigenous students like herself.

Jade and Yalari would like to thank all the students, families and staff who purchased tickets on the day. A special thank you to Anthony Begg, Indigenous Students Coordinator, for his assistance and support in the organising of the event and to local businesses Sportspower, The Dutch Embassy and Pick Me Flowers and Gifts who donated the raffle prizes.

Jessica Smith

KWS Yalari Student Support Officer

Cultural Immersion Tour:

East Arnhem Land 2019

After the success of the 2018 tour, KWS in partnership with Culture College will again take a group of students to East Arnhem Land to experience the world’s oldest living culture in one of its most unique environments. Arnhem Land is one of the most culturally intact and pristine regions left on Earth and is home to the Yolŋu people, they have been the traditional owners of their lands for over 50,000 years.

Tour Dates:

Wednesday 10th April – Tuesday 16th April.

During the Cultural Immersion Program you will enjoy some of the following activities:

Yolŋu language, sign language and kinship structure lessons
Preparing dinner and making fire
Dreaming stories
Collection & preparation of pandanus leaves for basket weaving
Basket weaving
Bush tucker - gathering and preparation
Traditional Dancing
Fishing
Spear making
Yidaki (didgeridoo) finding and making
Making Jewellery
Visit the Yirrkala Community School & Literature Production Centre and interact with local Yirrkala School students
Enjoy a visit to internationally renowned Buku-Larrnggay Mulka (Yirrkala Arts) Centre & Museum. See the historical artworks (including the Yirrkala Church Panels and learn the history of the bark petition)
Meet with the region’s famous artists
Make paint from clays and traditional painting brushes made from strands of hair and participate in art workshops.

Cost:

$3600 – $4000 (This cost will vary dependent on tour numbers). The cost of touring to a remote location can be expensive and logistics including transport elevate this cost.

For Further Information please contact Tour Leader:

Mr Anthony Begg

abegg@kws.nsw.edu.au

02 6392 0300

Headspace Orange

Headspace Orange are again running their toolkit sessions for young people, parents and carers.

If you feel like you need a bit of a boost but don't feel like you want to talk to someone then please read on. Also if you are on the waitlist to attend one of the sessions and want to get sorted sooner, then this might be of interest to you.

These monthly info sessions are on different topics that are super important for everyone's wellbeing. The sessions have been shown to make a really positive difference to how you feel.

These sessions are open for young people, parents or cares or even if you wanted to support a friend.

We kick off our first session with Understanding and Accepting Myself on Thursday 30th August - 5pm start.

This session will be followed by:

Understanding my Anger - 27th September
Understanding Mood and Anxiety - 25th October
Communicating with Confidence - 22nd November

Book into one or all of the sessions, its up to you!

To book please contact hs.orange@marathonhealth.com.au

Sharna Lord

Headspace Community Engagement Officer

Science Experience of a lifetime!

The ConocoPhillips Science Experience is a fun 3 or 4 days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students in 2018 program year.

Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.

The program takes place in over thirty-five universities and tertiary institutions, within many different laboratories and lecture theatres. Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution. More than 65,000 students have taken this rare opportunity, up to date.

The program also provides information about further studies in science, technology and engineering. It highlights the wide range of careers that allow students to pursue their interest and abilities in the sciences.

One aspect of the program often commented on by participants is the opportunity to meet and share ideas with students from different schools. Each program includes a BBQ or other social activity.

For links to programs go to Past and Future Programs

Any Year 9 and 10 student is welcome to attend any one of the programs listed on the Where and When page.

Visit the website to find out more about the program:

https://www.scienceexperience.com.au/documents/item/4

The application form can be found here:

https://www.scienceexperience.com.au/documents/item/3

Catherine Litchfield

2IC Science/Co-ordinator International Student Exchange