Message from the Acting Director of Co-curricular

It certainly has been a busy few weeks in the co-curricular world with finals, gala days and presentations.

Last Thursday night, the Football (Soccer) presentation evening was held in the DPA. It was lovely to witness such a supportive community coming together to celebrate the wonderful season they have had. Whilst not always successful to the point of winning games, many of the coaches spoke about the other successes that have been achieved this year. The skills the players have developed, improving round after round, working well as a team. These are all wonderful things to acknowledge, and a true sign of a program that is gaining strength. Congratulations to the KWS Girls firsts team who made it all the way to the minor final last weekend, going down to Mudgee who will go on to play Cowra in the grand final this weekend. These girls have had a wonderful season, ably guided by Mr Peter Whiting. Two weeks ago, along with our boys team, the girls played in the Inter-school football gala day. Teams from around Orange competed, with our girls walking away victorious having not lost a game all day. Congratulations, girls on winning the day, and for the wonderful season you have had! Thank you to all of the coaches and supporters this year. And, a special thank you and congratulations to Ms Annaliese Stammer for the wonderful work she has done as the MIC of football this year.

Over the weekend, there were also a number of Hockey Finals played, with KWS Timberwolves defeating the Cyms Frosties in a nail-biting 1-0 game in which the sole goal was scored in the dying minutes of extra time. Congratulations to Mr Priest and the boys involved in what has been a wonderful season. Every Hockey grade final featured a KWS team this year, with the majority of teams going on to win the final. Congratulations to the Under 18s girls, Under 16s girls and Under 14s teams who took out their premiership games, and well done to the Under 12s for making it to your final. The KWS Opens side had a wonderful win over the weekend against Molong and will go on to play their final this weekend, good luck girls! Thank you to all of the coaches, and especially Mrs Jade Georgiou the MIC of Hockey for your support and wonderful leadership of our teams this year.

The finals were also held over the weekend for our netball teams. Congratulations to all of the teams who played their final on Saturday. The KWS 14A’s, KWS Strikers, 13A’s and KWS Swallows all took the court, and were unfortunately defeated on the day. The KWS 1sts went down to the Life Studio team, in what was a hard-fought game. At the same time, the KWS 3rds team were on the next court fighting it out against Orange High in a tense game that was lost in extra time. Congratulations girls on a wonderful season. You should be very proud of this wonderful achievement! Well done to all of the girls on a wonderful season, and thank you to all of the coaches for your efforts this year. Thank you also to Mrs Sophie Fardell for her excellent guidance as the MIC of Netball.

Ms Heidi Anthony 

Acting Head of Co-Curricular