From the Head of Junior School

Welcome Back to Term 4!

It is going to be a busy term that will go extremely quickly! We trust you have enjoyed the last couple of weeks with your children and have had opportunities to build memories together. The students have settled well upon returning to school this week and we are looking forward to a productive and positive term ahead. 

Please note that, due to a whole school extended staff meeting with the AISNSW, after school sport is cancelled for next Wednesday 23 October.  The exception being Touch Football where games will go ahead as scheduled.

SPORT

Summer sport has now commenced. Students who are participating in PE or training on a Monday and Wednesday should attend school in sport uniform. All other students attend school in dress uniform. Training concludes at 4:30pm. Students who have not been collected by 4:45pm will be taken to Gowrie for pick up by families.

HAIR AND MAKEUP

Students’ hair should be clean and neat. As such, mullets, punk styles, crew cuts, shaved heads, spikes, wedges, ridges or any other unusual lines or shapes cut into the hair are not permitted. All students with hair longer than the collar should have it neatly tied back or plaited. Fringes should clear the eyebrows. Students’ eyes should be clearly visible, and all hair is to be kept off the face. Hair must be a natural single colour.

A range of hair accessories are available for purchase from the uniform shop. These are the only accessories permitted with the school uniform. The school scarf (3-10 or 11-12) may also be worn in the hair.

Make-up and nail polish are not permitted while in School uniform.

YEAR 6 ACCESS TO CANTEEN IN SENIOR SCHOOL

Commencing Monday 16 October, after eating time, Year 6 students will have access to the canteen in the Senior School. Upon returning to the Junior School students must eat in the eating area to assist with minimising rubbish in the school. Lunch orders will continue to be delivered to Junior School. A $5.00 cash limit applies with students only able to purchase for themselves.

NAIDOC WEEK MARCH – MONDAY 21 OCTOBER

Alongside Kinross Wolaroi School Senior School Representatives, Year 6 Badged Leaders 

are invited to join the Orange NAIDOC Week Street March and celebrations on Monday, October 21.

This event marks the official opening of NAIDOC Week in Orange and is a wonderful 

opportunity to engage with the local community and learn about Aboriginal Culture.

Event details:

• Assemble: At Kinross Wolaroi School at 9:00am with Mr Barrett and Mrs Milliken.
• Dress: Full dress uniform, blazer, polished shoes
• Street March: Begins at 10:00 AM with a police convoy, proceeding from Sale Street to Robertson Park.
• Ceremony: Starts around 10:45 AM at Robertson Park. The ceremony will include:
  • Welcome to Country
  • Smoking Ceremony
  • Flag raising
  • Traditional dance, song, and instrument presentations

We encourage all our Junior School leaders to participate in this enriching 

cultural experience. It’s a great way to support our Wiradjuri Community and celebrate and learn together.

Grand Friend’s Day

Over 100 Grand Friends braved the wet weather today and joined us in the Junior School for a wonderful celebration of learning. Our morning started with a fabulous performance from our talented Junior School Orchestra, the fabulous Five Fiddles, the awesome Junior School Concert Band and a range and variety of individual performances, all highlighting the many talented musicians across our Junior School. 

A massive thank you to the Performing Arts teaching staff who worked together to bring this showcase to fruition. Grand Friend’s were then invited into their Grandchildren’s room to see and hear about what they have been learning. This is such a wonderful event with some students fortunate to have up to four generations joining us. We thank all our Grand Friends for joining us and making this such a special occasion.

Congratulations!

On Thursday 17 October, Mason O'Toole of Year 6 was presented with the Newcastle Permanent Year 6 District Mathematics Award. This is an outstanding achievement and recognition of Mason’s dedication and application of mathematical skill.

Calling all crafters! 

Mrs Robson would be grateful to any community members who would be willing to assist with the making of some simple costumes for our K-2 Nativity Play. No sewing skills required. Please contact Mrs Robson via the Junior School office if you are available to help.

Dates for Term 4

You can download a PDF of the diary for Term 4 below. These dates may occasionally be altered as the term progresses, so please check the information on the Hub uploaded each Wednesday to ensure there has been no change.