Kinross Wolaroi Family Bulletin

From the Head of Senior School

Mr Trent Chapman

Acknowledging Our NAPLAN Team’s Efforts 

This week, our Year 7 and Year 9 students undertook their NAPLAN exams, an important nationwide assessment that provides valuable insights into student learning and progress. Administering these online assessments is a significant undertaking, requiring careful coordination, technical support, and a calm, supportive environment for our students. 

I extend my sincere appreciation to Mrs Michelle Thompson, Academic Administrator, and her dedicated team of academic staff and IT support personnel for their exceptional efforts in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of the exams.  

 

NAPLAN can be a challenging time for students, and the reassuring presence of our staff—whether through logistical coordination, technical assistance, or simply offering words of encouragement—has been invaluable. Thank you to everyone involved for your professionalism, teamwork, and care in supporting our students through this process. 

Senior School Wellbeing Day – A Great Success 

Last Wednesday, 5 March, the Senior School came together for a highly successful Wellbeing Day, focusing on key skills such as responsible decision-making, positive peer relationships, cyber security, self-awareness, self-management, and conflict resolution. Students were fully engaged in a diverse range of workshops and activities, demonstrating outstanding enthusiasm and conduct throughout the day. 

Students participated in a range of hands-on activities designed to promote personal growth and resilience. The day was further enriched by a number of high-quality guest speakers who shared valuable insights on wellbeing, mental health, and navigating challenges in the digital age. 

 

A special thank you to Ms Olivia Kite, Director of Wellbeing, for her leadership in organising the event, and to the dedicated team of activity coordinators and staff who made the day such a valuable experience for our students. 

 

For more information on our guest speakers and their work, visit the following links: 

End of Term 1 Activities 

Please find the summary of activities for students during our upcoming Camps weeks. Specific information for each camp will be distributed via the Hub. Enquiries can be directed to team leaders.   

Year Activity Staff Member in charge Dates Expectation 
7-12 Music camp Jackie Shields 1:00 pm Thursday 27 March - 6 pm Saturday 29 March Music ensembles will rehearse with music staff and peripatetic staff, participate in activities and perform in a final concert Saturday, 5:15pm in the DPA. Details will be distributed by Sharon Martin via the Hub. 
7 Year 7 Camp Will Waterson Monday 7 April – Thursday 10 April All Year 7 students will attend Year 7 Camp at The Great Aussie Bush Camp, Lake Macquarie. Details will be found on the Hub. 
8, 9 and 10, 11, 12 rank Cadet Annual Camp Simon Lun Sunday 6 April – Thursday 10 April All Year 8 and 9 students and Year 10, 11 and 12 rank will attend Cadet Camp. The joining instruction has been distributed by Mr Lun and can be found on the cadet Hub page. 
8-9 non- cadets Service for non- cadets Robyn Youll Monday 7 April – Thursday 10 April Year 8 and 9 students who have a Cadet exemption will participate in community service activities. Rev Sally Yabsley-Bell will communicate details to staff and students via the Hub. 
10 non-cadets Work experience Bruce Paine Monday 7 April – Friday 11 April Year 10 students will organise and attend work experience in a place of employment of their choice for the week. Boarders are encouraged to return to their home towns to complete work experience. Mr Paine will provide details to Year 10 via the Hub. 
Cattle team Royal Easter Show Jody Haydon Monday 7 April – Sunday 13 April The Cattle team will be competing in the Royal Easter Show. Mrs Haydon will share information via the Hub. 
11 non cadets Normal classes Trent Dyer Monday 7 April – Thursday 10 April All non-cadet Year 11 students will attend normal classes. Cadets will have the opportunity to complete missed work over the Easter break.   
9-12 Duke Of Edinburgh Adventure Trip Liam Callaghan Sunday 6 April – Thursday 10 April Year 9 -12 students who are completing the Duke of Edinburgh award will complete the journey component of the award. Information regarding this will be shared by Mr Callaghan via the Hub. 
12 non cadets HY exam week Alex Dunkley Monday 7 April – Thursday 10 April Year 12 students will complete half-yearly exams in the DPA. These exams are not assessable but provide Year 12 students with a valuable opportunity to practise writing exam responses in exam conditions, and practise studying and revising individually. Opportunities will also be provided for students with major projects to work on them or work in small groups. Cadet rank will have the opportunity (and be expected) to complete their exams in the Easter break.