Events
Junior Icebreaker - 28 February
The Principal, Dr Andrew Parry and the Kinross Wolaroi School P&F Association warmly invite all Junior School Parents and Carers to join them in celebrating the new school year at the annual 'Icebreaker' gathering.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and mingle with new and existing parents, so spread the word and come along!
WHEN | 6.00pm - 9.30pm
DATE | Friday 28 February 2025
WHERE | Borrodell Winery, 298 Lake Canobolas Rd, Orange NSW 2800
BUS TRANSFER | A return bus transfer can be booked when purchasing your tickets
Ticket price: $60 includes drinks and canapes
Dress: Smart casual
RSVP closes MONDAY 17 February 12pm
MORE INFORMATION | Please contact Event Coordinator, Harriet Alker via email at halker@kws.nsw.edu.au or phone 02 53190320.
Junior School Breakfasts with the Principal
Junior School parents are invited to join us for our Breakfast with the Principal events. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy light refreshments and connect with our Principal over a cup of coffee.
Each session will be held from 9:00am to 10:00am at Mad Hatters Café located at 147 Lords Place, Orange.
Dates and Groups:
- Pre-Kindergarten: Tuesday 25 March | Register Here
- Kindergarten & Year 1: Tuesday 1 April | Register Here
- Year 2 & Year 3: Tuesday 20 May | Register Here
- Year 4 & Year 5: Tuesday 27 May | Register Here
Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this special time together!
More Information | please email halker@kws.nsw.edu.au
Open Day
Friday 21 March 2025
Prospective students and their families are warmly invited to visit Kinross Wolaroi School on Open Day 2025. Join us for tours of the Junior School (Pre-Kinder to Year 6), Senior School (Years 7 to 12) and boys’ and girls’ boarding facilities. In a series of presentations, you’ll hear from our staff and students about every aspect of school life at Kinross Wolaroi and have an opportunity to chat with our staff over morning tea. Bring along the whole family to experience the school at this once-a-year event! Bookings are essential – please use the link below, where you will also find a schedule for the day.
Year 8 Parent Catch Up- 4 April
The Year 8 P&F Representatives invite Year 8 Parents and Carers to save the date for a parent catch up on Friday 4 April at 6:30pm. The evening will be an informal drinks and canapés event at a local venue. Further details, including ticketing information, will be provided soon. Questions or further information, please email Jo Balcomb balcomb113@gmail.com Leanne Lett leannelett@gmail.com or Dan Mees daniel.mees@ghd.com
We hope to see you there!
Dubbo Boarding Schools Expo
Kinross Wolaroi School provides a supportive and dynamic environment for boarding students, with outstanding academic programs, co-curricular activities, and a strong sense of community. At the Boarding Expo, we'll have senior staff in attendance to chat with prospective families about our programs and enrolment processes. Please encourage friends and family who may be considering Kinross Wolaroi to visit us in Dubbo.
Friday 16 May, 12.30pm – 6.00pm
Saturday 17 May, 9.30am – 2.30pm
Admission to the Expo is free.
Boarding Schools Expo – Dubbo 2025 | Boarding Schools Expo
Upcoming ‘Connect’ Regional Events
Join us for an evening of connection and conversation at the Kinross Wolaroi School ‘Connect’ Regional Events!
Current parents are warmly invited to our Kinross Wolaroi School ‘Connect’ Regional Events—a special opportunity to come together, share experiences, and engage with our academic, boarding, and executive team in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
This free event is open to both current and prospective families, offering a wonderful chance to connect with others, gain insights into school life, and learn more about the unique opportunities available to our students. We look forward to seeing you there!
Upcoming ‘Connect’ Regional Events:
- Millthorpe – Thursday, 1 May 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Slow Wine Co. – Register HERE
- Dubbo – Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Press Café & Wine Bar – Register HERE
- Cowra – Friday, 13 June 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Oak on Kendal – Register HERE
- Mudgee – Friday, 8 August 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Mudgee Brewing Co. – Register HERE
- Bathurst – Friday, 15 August 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | The George Hotel – Register HERE
- Molong – Friday, 29 August 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Lime & Stone – Register HERE
- Parkes – Friday, 5 September 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Railway Hotel & Hart Bar – Register HERE
50 Years Black-Tie Gala on 24 May
We are thrilled to invite you to a special black-tie celebration marking 50 years of Kinross Wolaroi School, following the historic amalgamation of Kinross School (formerly PLC) and Wolaroi College in 1975.
This milestone represents five decades of academic excellence, tradition, and community in the Orange and Central West region. To honour this occasion, we invite you to join us for an elegant evening of dinner, dancing, and live music from the fabulous band, ‘Panorama’.
Save the Date | 7pm Saturday 24 May 2025
Save this date in your calendar by clicking on the attachment - full event details will be shared with you soon.