Around the Senior School
Indigenous Education Update
It has been a busy and rewarding fortnight for our Indigenous Education students, who have had the opportunity to participate in a number of exciting events celebrating leadership, education and community connections.
Yalari Foundation Dinner
On Friday, 21 August, our Yalari Scholarship students travelled to Sydney to attend the Yalari Foundation Gala Dinner at the Hyatt Regency. The annual event brings together students, families, supporters and partner schools from across NSW to celebrate the achievements of young people participating in the Yalari program. It was wonderful to connect with students and staff from schools across New South Wales and hear inspiring stories of success from within the Yalari community.
The following morning, students attended a breakfast gathering at the Sydney Fish Market alongside Yalari staff, parents, carers and students from other partner schools. This provided a valuable opportunity to build relationships, strengthen connections and celebrate the positive impact the program continues to have on students and their families. We are incredibly proud of how our students represented both themselves and Kinross Wolaroi School throughout the weekend.
Corey Tutt Visit
On Tuesday, 26 August, we had the privilege of welcoming Corey Tutt to the Indigenous Education Office for afternoon tea and a discussion with students. Corey shared his personal story, speaking about the importance of following your passions, embracing opportunities and remaining committed to your goals. His journey was both inspiring and motivating for our students. We extend our thanks to Mrs Pengilly for organising this fantastic opportunity.
Careers Day
Students also attended Careers Day at the Orange Ex-Services' Club on Wednesday, 27 August. The event featured presentations from a range of organisations and industry representatives who highlighted the many pathways available to young people entering further education, training and employment. Students gained valuable insights into future career opportunities and heard firsthand about the experiences of professionals working in a variety of fields.
AECG Meeting
Later in the week, several students represented the School at the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) meeting. The AECG provides an important forum for students, educators and community members to collaborate on upcoming initiatives, discuss educational opportunities and strengthen support networks across schools and the wider community.
One of the most rewarding aspects of these experiences has been seeing the positive role models, strong community connections and diverse opportunities available to our students. These events continue to inspire confidence, leadership and aspiration, and we are grateful to the School for supporting students to engage in such meaningful experiences.
We congratulate all students who attended these events and thank them for the pride, respect and enthusiasm they demonstrated while representing our community.
Mr Lee Taylor and Mr Corey Mclean
Indigenous Education Team
Environmentalism News
Over this past year, the Environmentalism group has been working hard. Just this term, we have hosted a Junior School Uniform Exchange and are hosting a Clothes Swaps for the Senior School in weeks 6 and 7!
Both events aim to reduce textile waste and landfill pollution, whilst providing a cheaper uniform market for parents during the cost-of-living crisis.
On Thursday, 6 August, we hosted a Junior School Uniform Market, raising $600 which will be used for future environmentalism projects!
Uniform donations can be delivered to the crate outside the Uniform Shop.
Our next Uniform Market, will be Friday, 18 September, Week 9, at lunch in the Anderson Foyer.
The Clothes Swap in the Anderson Foyer also aims to combat landfill pollution by textiles. Clothing that is unused or unwanted, but clean and wearable is now wanted again! No money is needed for this swap, just clothing to swap out.
We have focused on textile pollution due to its growing presence in our world. As fast fashion rises and all the popular and accessible brands continue working in unethical environments and throw out tonnes of clothing every day, we wanted to provide a more sustainable approach for new clothing.
By Imogen Matheson-Clark,
Year 11 Environmentalism Leader
10 Years of Blackman and Williams
On Tuesday, Blackman and Williams houses celebrated 10 years since establishment with a birthday party. Prefects Bukunmi Adetifa and Ebony Inman celebrated with students from both Houses with cake, party food and musical statues.
Art Success
Congratulations to our talented Year 11 Art students, Eve Napier and Sophie Richmond, both category winners of the 2026 Waste 2 Art Showcase.
Inspired by the 2026 theme, Shrink Your Footprint, their artworks demonstrate the incredible potential of materials that might otherwise be considered waste, while encouraging us to think differently about reuse, recycling and sustainability.
Eve Napier was awarded first place in the Secondary School 3D category for her sculpture, ‘Hope Walking’ and Sophie Richmond, first place for the Cutest on Show category, for her piece, 'Flossy the Eco Monkey’.
The 2026 Waste 2 Art Regional Showcase is now on display at the Albert Kersten Mining & Minerals Museum (GeoCentre), Broken Hill, until 5 September 2026.