Junior Journalists Newsletter

Keeping it Kinross 

Acknowledgement of Country 

We would like to Acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we have worked to create this news, the Wiradjuri People. We extend this Acknowledgement to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples who may be reading this news and pay respect to the local Aboriginal Land on which our audience are accessing this publication. We Acknowledge that this Country always was and always will be Aboriginal Land. 

The Science Circus

On March 21, the Junior School was filled with an afternoon of scientific learning, fun and magic at the Science Circus Show held in the DPA in Period 6.  

This high energy show allowed all the Junior School (both students and teachers!) to make great connections to our science learning in physics and biology. The presenter used lots of science laws to create magical illusions. Our favourite was when the presenter got Mr Jones up on stage, made him put on a pointy party hat and then made a plate balance and spin on his head! This example helped the audience understand Newton’s law of gravity. 

When the clock struck 3pm, it was time for the circus to wrap up and for the students to roll on home. We had a great time at the Science Show and thank all those involved in making the afternoon such a wonderful success. 

Three Cheers to the Year 6 Leaders

We want to take this opportunity to congratulate all Year 6 Leaders on their formal leadership induction held in the DPA on April 1st. We wish you all the best and look forward to learning from you.  

Through the Looking Glass: Teacher Interviews

Mrs Hayward– Junior School Principal

Q: What are your hobbies? 

A: Gardening, papercraft, photography, lego. 

Q: What is your favourite book? 

A: I really enjoy books that blend history and create a story that takes you to a different place in time. 

Q: What is your favourite food? 

A: Teriyaki chicken sushi, with the seaweed paper on the inside and the rice on the outside. 

Q:  What is your favourite sport? 

A: To play – softball or tennis. To watch it is baseball.  

Q: What is your favourite place in Orange? 

A: Cook Park – it takes me back in time. When I visit I can imagine the ladies promenading in their long dresses with their parasols. 

Q: What did you want to be when you were growing up? 

A: I wanted to be either a vet or a teacher as both work with others to make a difference in their lives.

Q: Kangaroo or Koala? 

A: Koala

Mr Barrett– 2 Barty Classroom Teacher

Q: What are your hobbies? 

A: Mowing the lawn, croquet (and maybe singing in the shower!) 

Q: What is your favourite colour? 

A: Blue

Q: What Sports House are you in? 

A: Gordon

Q: What is your favourite food? 

A: Crumbed lamb cutlets and crunchy hot chips with chicken salt 

Q: What year do you teach at Kinross? 

A: The best year – Year 2

Q: Summer or Winter? 

A: Summer (but watch out Orange winters – I’ll be ready thanks to the previous Media Team tips)

Q: City or Country? 

A: Country 

Mrs Sharp– Learning Support Legend

Q: What are your hobbies? 

A: Watching TV, knitting and crochet

Q: What is your favourite colour? 

A: Black

Q: What is your favourite food? 

A: Lasagne

Q: What is your favourite place in Orange?

A: Kinross Wolaroi School

Q: What is one of your favourite things to be a part of in the Junior School? 

A: TWIG

Q: Do you have any pets?

A: No

JJ’s Brain Teasers

What am I? 

• I am cute and fluffy…
• I make a good backyard pet… 
• My cousin will pay you a visit soon… 

I am a… 

Guess Who: Which Junior Journalist am I? 

Roses are red,

Grass is green,

Can you guess more members of the Media Team?

For the answers see the bottom of the page...

Weekly Wrap 

We can’t believe it… this week marks the end of Term 1. We look forward to our Athletics Carnival around the corner and are feeling the holiday spirit twinkling in our fingers and toes. 

We want to say a massive thank you to our parents, friends and teachers who have guided us and cared for us this term. We wish you all a happy and safe holiday and Easter period.

Speaking of holidays, see below for our Top 5 Tips on making the most out of the break, alongside some further visual media tips created and published on Scratch Junior from our team. 

Hyped for Holidays?

Make the most out the next two weeks with these top tips:  

1. Plan your daily activities ahead of time. 
2. Turn off your alarm and turn up the dancing tunes.
3. Be thankful for the time away from work, classwork books and laptops. 
4. Whilst a change in climate and location can never go astray, exploring your surroundings is also rewarding.
5. Have the top shelf in the pantry stocked with popcorn!

What am I? = A Rabbit 

Guess Who? = It is Madeleine Russell in 2 Barty, Elizabeth Milliken in 2 Barty and Phoebe Westcott in 2 Alcott