Experiential Learning & Round Square
Mr Liam Callaghan, Head of Experiential Learning & Round Square
Wontama Intergenerational Project
Our Round Square service students have chosen to continue building on the connection our school has established over the years with the residents at Wontama aged care facility. This initiative, known as the Intergenerational Project, aims to foster meaningful relationships between students and the elderly community.
This year, we expanded the program to include students from Year 7 to Year 12. Twice each term, these students will visit Wontama to spend time with the residents and plan engaging activities.
On Monday 13 May, nine students hosted a delightful high tea at Wontama. The goal was to converse with the residents to discover what activities they might enjoy in the future. Our students wanted to ensure that the activities planned were genuinely interesting to the residents, so they chose this "getting to know you" event as their first activity of the year. Some ideas for our next visits included karaoke and musical items as well as drawing classes and movement activities.
The interactions were truly inspiring. As I moved around the common room, I overheard many special conversations. The students played Scrabble, draughts, dominoes, and puzzles, while others preferred to simply chat. I am incredibly proud of our students for their efforts in making a positive impact on someone else's life. The staff at Wontama expressed their gratitude and thanks to all the students for their brilliant efforts.
Rev. Sally Yabsley-Bell
Chaplain
Nepal Expedition 2026
Annapurna Trek, Culture & Community
Kinross Wolaroi School have partnered World Challenge to offer students a life-changing opportunity to explore Nepal in June 2026!
This three-week Leadership Expedition will focus on life skills, confidence, resilience and independence.
It’s an opportunity for students to challenge themselves with a hike in one of the most spectacular mountainous regions in the world, to get hands on and stay in a remote community and see everything Nepal has to offer.
Here’s the link with all the information you need: Kinross Wolaroi School | Nepal Expedition 2026
Luke O'Reilly from World Challenge hosted an information session for parents and students on Wednesday 14th May. The recording of this session (it is advised to watch it at 1.5x) can be found here
Please email Mr Liam Callaghan at lcallaghan@kws.nsw.edu.au if you have any questions.