Staffing News

A message from Dr Parry regarding the retirement of Bev West, Head of Senior School

Term 2 Staffing Changes

Mrs Trin Graham – Long Service Leave

During Mrs Trin Graham’s Long Service Leave in Term 2, some variation to staff arrangements will take place. Mr Bruce Kerridge will be taking on the RE Coordinator position for Term 2.

Miss Alice Bowman – Long Service Leave cover

Miss Bowman will join the Kinross Wolaroi team in taking on the teaching of Mrs Graham’s classes. Miss Bowman was identified as a Targeted Graduate, and completed her Masters Practicum in English teaching at KWS in 2015. She was awarded a Masters of Education from the University of Sydney in 2015.

Miss Sophie Fardell – MIC Netball and Basketball and PDHPE Teacher

Miss Fardell has been appointed to the position of MIC of Netball and Basketball (boys and girls). She will also be teaching PDHPE. Miss Fardell has a Bachelor of Exercise Science and is about to complete her Bachelor of Teaching. Miss Fardell is accredited to teach PDHPE, Community and Family Studies (CAFS) and Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation (SLR) and brings a wealth of experience to her MIC positions, as a current 1st grade Netball player, coach of the KWS 1sts Netball side, former coach of the Orange State League Netball side, and a former Australian Schools Netball player.

Mrs Amy Laing – Maternity Leave – from Term 2

Mrs Amy Laing will be on Maternity Leave from Terms 2 to 4, 2018. Whilst on Maternity Leave, Mrs Laing’s classes will be taken by Mrs Emma le Couteur, who will also take Mrs McCalman’s Year 10 English class. We welcome back Mrs Le Couteur, who is well known to us as she has been involved in the KWS community for many years.

Mr Bryan Thomas – Long Service Leave

Mr Thomas will be taking Long Service Leave from 14th May to 16th June. Mr Hull will be taking Mr Thomas’s classes and fulfilling the role of Acting Head Tutor of Dean House.

Miss Edwina Bishop – Admissions Officer

Prior to commencing with KWS, Miss Bishop worked as a Personal Assistant at digital design company Rufus Leonard in London. She has extensive experience in Marketing and Engagement having worked as an Account Executive at Bang Public Relations and a Marketing Assistant at Pernod Ricard Australia. Miss Bishop holds a Bachelor of Communications and Business with a major in Public Relations from Bond University.

Mrs Angela Martin – Main Office Reception

Mrs Martin has been appointed to cover the Reception duties for Term 2. Mrs Martin and her family have recently relocated from Sydney and most recently worked as an Administration Assistant for Child First Therapy in Pymble. Prior to this she held various Personal Assistant roles at PWC and Consultation Firm Spencer Stuart.

Returning Staff

Graeme Walters – from LSL 

Mr Graeme Walters returns to us from Long Service Leave. Thanks to Ms Mel Schroeder for taking Mr Walters’ classes whilst he was on leave. Thank you also to Mr Paul Tierney for covering Mr Walters’ Timetable role during Term 1.

A very warm welcome to our new and returning staff.