From the
Head of Junior School

Virginia Milliken, Assistant Head of Junior School

Milestones, Achievements and Memorable Moments

As we approach the end of another incredible year, it's time to reflect on the milestones, achievements, and memorable moments that have defined each and every student over the past 12 months. We've navigated challenges, celebrated victories, and most importantly, grown stronger as a community. The extraordinary commitment made by all our staff, academic and support staff alike, means that we can continue to succeed and flourish as a leader in the learning community.

At Kinross Wolaroi, we firmly believe that community engagement is a cornerstone for enhancing the progress, achievement and wellbeing of our students. Your involvement plays a pivotal role in creating an environment that fosters growth and success for every student. Together, we form a collaborative partnership dedicated to providing the best possible educational experience. We would like to thank our community for your participation in workshops, assemblies, one on one interviews, carnivals and the many other events throughout the year.

I would like to express my gratitude to all for your generous support. I have enjoyed meeting many parents throughout the year at various events and working with you as we provide the best possible learning outcomes for your child. Our students have developed their resilience and determination to be active learners who are safe and respectful at Kinross Wolaroi School. Our students have experienced exceptional learning opportunities provided by quality, passionate educators throughout 2023.

Finally, I wish all our Kinross Wolaroi families all the very best for the summer break and welcome you back, relaxed and refreshed for what promises to be an enjoyable and productive 2024.

Congratulations to all our award recipients for 2023

Year 1

Grace Keir and Darby Mullins– P&F Academic Improvement Award

Poppy Fardell and Lincoln Morley – Academica Achievement Award

Lachlan Bell and Louis Zhang – Commitment of Learning Award

Hareem Rashid and Samuel Milliken – Citizenship Award

Year 2

Ivy Chapman – P&F Academic Improvement Award

Noah Stephen – Academic Achievement Award

Tom Haydon – Commitment to Learning Award

Sofia Buckley - Citizenship Award

Year 3

Elizabeth Milliken – Mrs Dallas Barnett Prize for Academic Achievement

Liam Hayward – P&F Merit Prize for Academic Achievement

Adeline Delbridge – Academic Achievement Award

Sophie Kerdic and Lulu Widauer – Commitment to Learning Award

Lilly Kilby and Cuong Lai – Citizenship Award

Year 4

Digby McGee – Mrs Susan Hancock Prize for Academic Achievement

Julian Capanas – P&F Merit Prize for Academic Achievement

Sophia Martin and Willa Dunlop – Academic Achievement Award

Felix Knox and William Davis – Commitment to Learning Award

Elspeth Kerridge and Millicent McLennan – Citizenship Award

Year 5

Joshua Leung – Peter Grivas Prize for Academic Achievement

Daniel Kerdic – Mr Brian Kennelly Award for Academic Achievement

Amara and Willa Tomlinson – P&F Merit Prize for Academic Achievement

Grace Lowther and Mason O’Toole – Academic Achievement Award

Deniel Hayward and Harper Purvis – Commitment to Learning Award

Audrey Sharp and Anna Kenny – Citizenship Award

Year 6

Alexander Priest and Andy Bell– Academic Achievement Award

George Davis and Charlie Haydon- Commitment to Learning Award

Amelia Sullivan and Jock Morgan – Commitment to Learning Award

Nicholas Balcomb and Elizabeth Croft – Citizenship Award

Year 6 Special Awards

Zaro Jalal – CH Miller Prize for Dux of KWS Junior School

Amelia McGee – JB Caldwell Family Prize for Academic Achievement

Caityn Long – The Orange Bus Service Prize for Academic Excellence

Cassandra Philippe – P&F Merit Prize for Achievement in Academic Studies

Zaro Jalal – The GHD Mathematics Prize for a Year 6 Student

Zaro Jalal - A and D Trethewey Trophy for Music in the Junior School

Vivian Meates – Mr and Mrs PJ Willis Prize for Consistent Effort throughout the Year

Amelia McGee – 6H 1989 Prize for Loyalty and Attitude in Year 6 in the Junior School

Harrison Church – Dr Walter F Matthews Memorial Prize for Good Citizenship

Andrew Bell – The Mrs Virginia Bumbalough Memorial Prize for Work, Character and Sport in the Junior School

Ameila McGee– Kinross Wolaroi School Foundation Prize for Head Girl prefect of the Junior School

Zaro Jalal - Kinross Wolaroi School Foundation Prize for Head Boy prefect of the Junior School

Isabelle Provost – Sportswoman of the Year

Ewen Kerridge – Sportsman of the Year

2024 Commencement Dates

Pre-Kinder

When	Tuesday 30 January 2024 for students who attend on a Tuesday
Time	The school day commences at 8:45am and concludes at 3:00pm
Arrive	Drop off is from 8:45am with pick up between 3:00pm and 3:15pm
Meeting Point	Pre-Kinder classroom
Wear	Full school play-based uniform, including play hat
Bring	Recess, lunch, water bottle, change of close in case of accidents. Kinross Wolaroi Bag with identifying key ring
Supplied	All stationery is provided
Out of Hours Care GOWRIE	Students booked in will be taken to GOWRIE by staff. All families are asked to register.

Kindergarten one on one meetings

When	Tuesday 30 January and Wednesday 31 January 2024
Time	Bookings will be emailed to families in the coming days
Arrive	10 minutes before your scheduled meeting
Meeting Point	Junior School Glasshouse
Wear	Clothes students feel comfortable in for their short visit
Bring	An item your child can chat about with the teacher. For example, a teddy, a book and the More About Me form

The school year commences for Kindergarten students

When	Thursday 1 February 2024
Time	The School day commences at 8:45am and concludes at 3:15pm
Arrive	Drop off from 8:25am
Drop off and pick up	On Thursday morning Kindergarten students go straight to their classroom to meet their teacher. In the afternoon and going forward students can either be dropped off and collected from Pick Up Zone or families may use the undercover area outside Kindergarten as a meeting point. Students who catch a bus from Allenby Road or the Kinross Wolaroi Gym bus zone will be walked to their location by staff.
Wear	Full school play-based uniform, including play hat
Bring	Crunch n sip (chopped up fruit or vegetables), recess, lunch, water bottle Kinross Wolaroi Bag with identifying key ring
Supplied	All stationery, exercise books and diaries are provided
Out of Hours Care GOWRIE	Students booked in will be taken to GOWRIE by staff. All families are asked to register

Year 1 to Year 6

When	Tuesday 30 January 2024
Time	The school day commences at 8:45am and concludes at 3:15pm
Arrive	Drop off from 8:25am
Meeting Point	Staff will meet families at the flagpole to orientate students towards classrooms. Students will find out their class teacher and classroom after morning assembly. Going forward students can either be dropped off and collected from ‘Pick Up Zones’ or families may use the area near the flagpole as a meeting point. Students who catch a bus from Allenby Road or the Kinross Wolaroi Gym bus zone will be walked to their location by staff.
Wear	Full School uniform, including hat
Bring	Crunch n sip, recess, lunch, water bottle Kinross Wolaroi Bag with identifying key ring
Supplied	All stationery, exercise books and diaries are provided
Out of Hours Care GOWRIE	Students booked in will be taken to GOWRIE by staff. All families are asked to register.

Morning Coffee Workshop – Thursday 1 February

How to access the Hub for new families and current Kinross Wolaroi families who would like a refresher are invited to attend.

When: 8:45-9:15am Thursday 1 February

Time and Where: 8:45-9:15am in the Glasshouse

Bring: Any devices they plan to use (phone, iPad, laptop if relevant).

Kind regards,

Virginia Milliken