Experiential Learning & Round Square

Mr Liam Callaghan, Head of Experiential Learning & Round Square

Duke of Edinburgh Achievements

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a voluntary self-development program available to all young people. Offered at Kinross Wolaroi School, it encourages students to set and achieve personal goals that align with their abilities and aspirations.

The program consists of three levels—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—each comprising four key sections: Physical Recreation, Skills, Voluntary Service, and an Adventurous Journey.

We extend our congratulations to the following students for their recent accomplishments in the program:

Bronze Award

Julia Bligh
Emily Clunas
Alice Dymock
Chaitra Avirneni
Zoe Wood
Jane Bruce
Hamish Searl
Tom Mason
Georgia Tancred

Silver Award

Isabel Wong
Bianca Wong
Fergus Whittle
Catalina Harding
Pranav Srikanth
Skye Napier
Georgia Philippe
Nethuli Pathirana

Gold Award

Kajan Kandeepan
Alice Commins
James Ashton
Emily Caro
Sarah Johnston
Daisy Smith
Olivia McColl
Grace Simpson
Jemima Scammel
Krishan Kandeepan

Student International Exchange Program 2026

SIEP 2026 was launched on Monday 15 September, with the Info Night for Year 9 students and their parents. Interested students are now invited to email their EOI to Ms Courtney Noack cnoack@kws.nsw.edu.au

The student's nominated (1st contact) parent will then receive an EdSmart application form to be filled in by the student and the parent together and submitted by the nominated parent. Students cannot submit this form.

The due date for SIEP 2026 applications is Monday 3rd November (Monday of Week 3).

Late applications will not be considered.

The timeline is as follows:

Week 3: Shortlisting for interviews

Weeks 4-5: Interviews

End of Week 6: Successful applicants announced

Week 7-8: Offers made and assignment of placements started

SIEP 2026 information is at The Hub - International Student Exchange

Please get in touch with questions you have!

Thank you,

Dr Signe Ernist

Student International Exchange Coordinator

Email: exchange@ksw.nsw.edu.au

Phone: 02-5319-0283