Kinross Wolaroi Family Bulletin

Notice Board

Uniform Shop

A reminder that all students must be in the new school uniform, both academic and sport, from Term 1 2024.

 

Holiday Appointments

Appointments are now available for uniform fittings during the upcoming December school holidays.

  • January appointments will be opening at the end of Term 4.
  • Appointments are also available during Term 4 opening hours.

Please book online at https://www.noone.com.au/school/kinross-wolaroi/

Lost Property

Lost property is located next to the dining hall in Wolaroi Mansion and there are quite a few items collected. If students are missing items, please encourage them to collect them.

COVID Alert

The Junior School currently has a number of students, across all year groups, testing positive for COVID-19.

 

The health and safety of children and staff is our top priority. We are monitoring the situation and taking appropriate precautions at school through good ventilation, hand sanitising and offering masks.

 

Students who test positive for COVID-19 are most infectious 2 days before symptoms appear and while they have obvious symptoms. A person may be infectious for up to 10 days.

 

Students should stay home if they are unwell. If a student is unwell and has any COVID-19 symptoms, even the mildest of symptoms, they should always be tested for COVID-19 by taking a rapid antigen test (RAT) to identify infection early. The School has a supply of free Rapid Antigen Tests available to families from the Junior School Office.

 

If the test comes back negative for COVID-19, the student should still not return to school until either:

  • the student no longer has any symptoms, or
  • a medical certificate is provided to the school confirming that symptoms are explained by another diagnosis (such as allergies or hay fever).

Students and visitors should only attend school when they are symptom free. We strongly encourage all students and visitors to follow the guidance issued by NSW Health if they have COVID-19 symptoms. If your child tests positive for COVID-19, we ask that they remain at home until their symptoms (runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever) have gone.

 

Parents and carers who have children with persistent or ongoing symptoms of COVID-19 are encouraged to have these assessed by their local health care professional.

 

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact Junior School Reception at  junioroffice@kws.nsw.edu.au

 

Denise Hayward

Head of Junior School

Creative Industries Career Launchpad

Aged 16 to 27? If you are ready to embark on an inspiring journey of personal growth and learning we are thrilled to invite you to participate in this dynamic and transformative youth project.

 

Horizons is a creative industry mentoring and career development program for NSW regional youth. The project will run over 18 months and will support a total of 75 young people from across NSW.

 

Horizons is a state-wide regional project that provides direct intensive support to young people wanting to pursue a career in the creative industries. Our aim is to provide participants with new pathways to explore work and study opportunities in the creative industries.

 

Participants will be paired with an experienced mentor from their chosen field who is based in regional NSW. Each mentoring relationship will address the needs and interests of each individual and enable participants to connect into a network of peers to build strong state-wide networks early in their careers.

 

This is a project of the Regional Arts Network, made up of the 15 Regional Arts organisations across NSW,  funded by the Office of Regional Youth through the Regional Youth Incentive Program.

 

Dates:Expressions of Interest close: Friday 10 November 2023 at 5pm.Activities begin 2024.

Who:If you are between the ages of 16 -27, enthusiastic about learning, and eager to contribute to your community, we would love to have you on board! Whether you have prior experience in the creative industries or are just starting your journey, your dedication and passion are what matter most. This is a state-wide regional project. Arts OutWest are taking applications for our service area*. If you are in another part of regional NSW use this RADO finder to locate your regional arts development organisation and enquire/ apply through them.

 

The creative industries includes Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Film and Television, Publishing, Advertising and Marketing, Design, Music and Sound Recording, Video Games and Interactive Media, Crafts and Artisanal Production, Cultural Heritage, Software and Creative Technology, Architecture and Urban Planning.

 

Cost:No Cost – Horizons will not cost you a cent, in fact we will pay you a small stipend for your involvement and effort. Approved travel expenses and associated material costs will also be covered.

 

How to apply:

  1. Read the information online including the application questions.
  2. Submit your application by 5pm on Friday 10 November 2023 to artsoutwest@csu.edu.au

Photography Competition

We would love to see entries into the junior category from Central West school students. 

 

RDA Central West is calling for entries into the Central West is Best Photography Competition 2023. This year’s theme is ‘This is Central West.’ Entry is free and open to all ages and photographic abilities - as long as you live in the Central West.

 

There is a maximum of four entries per person, and entries close 5pm, Friday 27 October.