Term 1 Week 6 Wednesday, 7th March, 2017

From the Principal Boy’s and Girl’s Head of RiverOver the past two weekends I have had the great pleasure of attending the Boy’s and Girl’s Head of River Rowing Regattas at the Sydney International Regatta Centre.

It was fabulous to see the high standard or our crews, the level of engagement of so many students from Kinross and other schools, and the great tenacity and courage displayed by our rowers. I was also most impressed by the strong community spirit on display as our families all worked together to feed and support our crews. Both events were tremendous occasions held in starkly contrasting conditions – our boys, at times had to battle heavy rain while the girls event was held in very warm and sunny conditions.

Rowing is a classic sport historically favoured by the great Public Schools of England for the wonderful educational benefits it bestowed upon in participants. As a sport, it demands great teamwork, courage, commitment, endurance and determination – all qualities that can be applied in any field of endeavor to achieve success. It also provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with your peers in striving toward a common goal, a pursuit that often results in the forging of great friendships and a good deal of enjoyment and satisfaction. The commitment to training and discipline required also assists in encouraging effective management of one’s time.

I am most grateful to our staff, Mr Sinisa Kosarac, Ms Trin Graham, our coaches Zak Lewis, and Mrs Gemma Crook for their outstanding commitment to our students throughout the season. Congratulations to all our rowers for wearing our colours with such distinction.

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Message from the Principal

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Message from the Head of Senior School

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Parents & Friends News 5

Upcoming Events 6

Academic Updates 10

School Life Updates 13

In this Issue

NAPLAN – Changes to the HSC Minimum StandardAs you have heard, the NSW Minister for Education, Mr Rob Stokes has recently announced changes to simplify the HSC Minimum Standard requirement, a move warmly welcomed by parents, students and teachers.

The change sees Year 9 NAPLAN tests results no longer being linked to the minimum numeracy and literacy standards requirements for the HSC.

The introduction of a minimum standard to receive the HSC from 2020 has had widespread support as it will ensure that students who receive the HSC have numeracy and literacy skills needed to succeed in life after school.

Pleasingly, it has been recognised that linking this standard to Year 9 NAPLAN tests placed unnecessary pressure on Year 9 students. NAPLAN is an important tool used to assess educational progress, it should not be a high stakes test. NAPLAN does provide us with valuable diagnostic information about our student’s literacy and numeracy skills that enables us to better address their learning needs.

Students will be able to show they meet the HSC minimum standard by passing online tests which will be available for them to sit when they are ready in Year 10,11,12 and after the HSC. More information about this change and future arrangements will be distributed to families in the near future.

Teacher Professional Learning – Maths insideFor the past 18 months the Mathematics Faculty have been working collaboratively with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) STEM research and teaching project, ‘Maths Inside’. The research project is seeking to highlight the role of mathematics in the real world as motivation to engage our students in mathematical activities. KWS staff are involved in the delivery and evaluation of the learning resources.

On Friday 23 February Mathematics Teachers Tricia Finch and Michelle Thompson, along with Lucy Rackham, Karrah Cisco and Grace McRae attended the launch of the UTS STEM Education Futures Research Centre. The Keynote address was given by Professor Kevin Burden (University of Hull) on “Mobilising STEM Learning – Citizen Science or Citizen Inquiry). Staff and students from 8 schools displayed their STEM projects and were available during the lunch break to answer questions on their project. The KWS students were asked to present their experiences and showcase their learning in relation to Maths Inside at KWS. The students were great ambassadors for KWS and the project. We received this acknowledgment from the co-ordinator.

“Thank you to the students who came along on Friday. It was truly so inspiring to watch their eagerness and enthusiasm as they patiently explained about their STEM projects to everyone. It created such a buzz and a great atmosphere”.

KWS have been invited to the project celebration/launch event on 12 June at UTS, as a “star” project school. The KWS staff have been asked to give a key note talk highlighting the school’s experience of the project to over 300 teachers and university staff who are expected to attend.

Lucy Rackham, Grace McRae and Karrah Cisco

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From the Principal (continued)

Parent/Teacher Evenings – Request that students accompany parents/guardians to interviewsParent/Teacher Evenings are an invaluable opportunity for open discussion about how a student is performing and how best a student can achieve their potential. It is vitally important that students themselves are also part of this discussion. To optimise their learning experience, students must take ownership of their learning; recognising the need to develop resilience and persistence as they seek to achieve their personal potential. To this end, it is expected that students will accompany their Parents/Guardians to the Parent/Teacher interviews and are actively involved in these very important discussions.

Parents’ and Friends’ Icebreaker DrinksI do hope many of our families will be able to join us at the Ice Breaker Drinks that are being held at the Hotel Canobolas in the Ballroom from 6.00pm this Friday evening, 9th March. The occasion provides a wonderful opportunity to meet new families and catch up with old friends at what is always a fabulous KWS community evening. Thank you to our Parents’ and Friends’ Committee who are doing such a marvellous job to support our community events and build friendship among our families. Jo and I look forward to seeing you on the evening.

Dr Andrew Parry Principal

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Senior School

The school and students have settled into a very busy routine. No sooner have we had an enormously successful swimming carnival than we approach the athletics this Friday. This will be another day of cheerful competition and excellent participation. As with the swimming, parents are more than welcome to come along to enjoy the day. The carnival happens on the main oval and if the weather continues as it has been recently, it is important for students to have a hat and plenty of sunscreen. Students may come to school in their House t-shirt and sports shorts but coloured zinc and “fancy dress” to support the House should be applied/worn at school only, not on buses or down the street.

Mrs Claudia McCalman is the new Year 7 Coordinator, replacing Ms Goodall who is now in a new position at MAGS in Dubbo. Mrs McCalman has some wonderful ideas to assist Year 7 students feel at home quickly and she will be happy to take any phone calls if you have a child in Year 7 about whom you have concerns, either academic or wellbeing-wise.

Year 12 exams start in Week 8; please make sure you are familiar with the exam timetable of your son or daughter, and also understand the requirements for punctuality to exams and what the processes are if your child is sick on the day of an exam. Should this happen, it is essential your child sees a doctor on that day and obtains a medical certificate which outlines exactly

what the problem has been and why it makes sitting an exam impossible. This mirrors the HSC exam conditions: no consideration is given without that documentary evidence. There is also an Illness and Misadventure form that must be completed as soon as possible after the missed exam. Mrs Morcom in the main admin building is able to help with all of that.

I hope you are all able to come to both the Ice-Breaker Drinks on Friday night and KWS Day on Saturday. It is a busy time for the marketing and engagement staff but they do a fabulous job of working with the wider school community to make great things happen. A special thank-you, too, to those parents who give so generously of their time for KWS Day.

Last week’s Chapel Service was built around the parable of the Good Samaritan; Year 8 RE has also been studying this in class. I hope that the theme of kindness to other people, even those who are “other” than us and not necessarily our close friends, can pervade both the school and our families. The old notion of “If you can’t say something nice, say nothing” still has a place, both in day-to-day interactions and online.

I wish you all a great week and hope to see you at one of the events coming up this week.

Bev West Head of Senior School

From the Head of Senior School

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Parents & Friends

P&F NewsDiary Date: Wednesday, 14th March, P&F Ordinary Meeting with guest Mrs Emma Blysma, followed by the AGM.

Ordinary MeetingThe next P&F ordinary meeting will be held on Wednesday, 14th March, commencing at 7pm in the boardroom of Wolaroi Mansion. During this meeting Mrs Emma Blysma, Head of Wellbeing, will join us to talk about her role in the Prep and Senior school; this will be followed by a brief discussion on how the P&F can support the wellbeing pillar. If you are interested in hearing from Emma, and joining the discussion, please mark your diary and come along.

Annual General MeetingThe P&F Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held immediately after the ordinary meeting. The agenda and draft minutes, for both meetings, can be accessed from the P&F section in Frog. The P&F work to plan and organise activities for the benefit of the KWS community. Please come along if you would like to be involved.

Ms Donna McIntyre P&F Secretary pandfsecretary@kws.nsw.edu.au

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Upcoming Events - KWS Day

KWS DayHelp needed! All year groups are needed particularly Pre Prep, Years 10 and 11 parents. Numbers are low, so get involved for an hour or two. Liaise with your year group stall coordinator.

Year Group Stall Coordinators:

Pre Prep – Ami Zielinski Kindy – Claudette Harrison Year 1 – Jo Balcomb Year 2 – Emma Stratton Year 3 – Ali Payne Year 4 – Siobhain Harvey }Year 5 – Tanya Miller Year 6 – Sarah Quigley Year 7 – Michelle Gough/Sayan Khaffaf Year 8 – Kylie Pryse-Jones/Sally Kirby Year 9 & 10 – Sarah Waken/Marg Aldersey Year 11 – Mel Buesnel/Polly Goodlet Year 12 – Siobhain Harvey

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Upcoming Events - KWS Day

Pre-Paid Wrist Bands and VIP ParkingDon’t forget to purchase your pre-paid wrist bands for this Saturday’s KWS Day! This will give your child unlimited ride access throughout the day. Please

• Senior Wrist Bands $30 (includes 1 x sausage roll and 1 x drink)• Junior Wrist bands $20 (includes 1 x sausage roll and 1 x drink)

These will also be available on the day however will be $5 more per wrist band.

There is also VIP pre-paid car parking available so get in quick.

Please find below the TryBooking link to purchase all pre-paid tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/UJGW

Cake Stall Year 6 will be running the Cake Stall this year so if you wish to help out by baking some cakes/slices/biscuits, there will be packaging available to pick up from both the Prep and Senior School Office on Monday 5 March from 8.30am. We need as many homemade goodies as possible so please get on board!

Please feel free to take as many packs as you wish, or alternatively, get your child to pick it up for you from the Office.

With regards to drop off, we will arrange a classroom in the Preparatory School for this Friday 9 March, for all goods to be dropped off at during School Pickup.

Garden StallThe KWS Day Garden Stall was a huge hit last year so we would love your donations again! Succulents, plants, pots and/or containers would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be left at the Senior School Office.

If you have any questions regarding what you can donate or how else you can help out, please contact Cooey Tancred on 0400 660 145.

Hay BalesIf anyone has any hay bales they would like to lend us or donate to the School for KWS Day please contact Victoria Mendl on 6392 0485.

Car ParkingFrom 5pm Friday 9 March to late Saturday 10 March the following arrangements will be in place:

• Anderson Centre and Prep School Car Parks will be closed.• Drive way behind the Gym will close at the intersection near the cattle yards (store holders vehicles etc are

authorised during setup). Grounds to put barriers in place.• Music Centre Car Park is closed.• Main Dive and access to Cox Ave from the south east gate will be open.• Students and DPA Car Park will be open.• Over flow vehicles can utilise Cox Ave, Allenby Rd and Function Centre.

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Upcoming Events - KWS Day

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Upcoming Events - Icebreaker Cocktail Party

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Academic Updates

Careers NewsProfessional Cadetships AustraliaPCA will be running two cadetship programs: The Business Cadetships Program and the Engineering & Technology Cadetships Program in 2018. Under the Business Cadetships Program, UBS provides opportunities across their firm in Sydney whilst the Cadets study at the university of their choice in Sydney, degrees in business, commerce, economics and the humanities. Applications online and open 5th March and close on 16th May. Information can be found at www.businesscadetships.com.au

Applications for the Engineering & Technology Cadetships Program open on April 30th.

Higher Education Admission ChangesThe Australian Government has been working closely with the higher education sector to ensure prospective students, parents and schools have access to nationally consistent and comparable information on admission requirements for all undergraduate courses offered by Australian higher education institutions. These changes are intended to make the processes for applying to study higher education easier for students to understand, and to compare. More information https://docs.education.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/ed18-0007_-_he_-_quick_reference_documents_students_and_parents_acc.pdf

Careers InformationKWS has joined with Careers HQ to provide information for students re future careers. Students in Year 11 2018 who were involved in the Peer Support Program during Biv Week in 2017 had access to a survey re future career paths. They can sign-in and update their information and choices at any time.

Current Year 10 students will be doing a survey looking at Careers as part of their program in Term 2. In the meantime, Careers HQ have a link, so you can start exploring different professions and courses.

https://careerhq.com.au/careers-database

Master Builders AssociationMaster Builders are offering two remarkable programs for apprentices and Master Construction Recruits!

In conjunction with the NSW Department of Education, NSW Department of Industry, Construction Industry Leaders and select Universities, they have designed two pathways to develop tomorrow’s Site Supervisors and Construction Managers.

The Construction Industry has identified the future need for more roundly educated and broadly skilled site supervisors. Supervisors who will have the communication and leadership skills necessary to supervise construction work and workers.

The Apprentice to Site Supervisor program offers an exciting opportunity for existing and recently completed apprentices who aspire to higher study. Existing apprentices can begin to study the Diploma of Project Management while concurrently completing their apprenticeship.

The Master Construction Recruit Program combines the best of Vocational and Higher Education to meet current demands by changing the sequence for Construction Cadets. The trainee Master Construction Recruits commence by undertaking an on-the-job traineeship in Certificate II in Construction gaining hands-on exposure to all elements of site work such as carpentry, concreting, height safety, formwork, plastering, painting etc. combining the best of practical and theoretical skills. More info:

https://form.jotform.co/stevenswan/pathway-to-construction-management

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CSU Parent Information EveningsCSU Parent Information Evenings are coming up soon! See below information for event details.

It’s free for parents to attend and they can register online at the following link http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/school-leaver/preparing/parents/parent-information-evenings, or register on the night.

Orange Parent Information Evening Date: Tuesday 13 March Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: Orange Ex-Services Club, Tobruk Room, 231-242 Anson Street, Orange Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/337001460132329/

Bathurst Parent Information Evening Date: Wednesday 14 March Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: Bathurst Panthers, Panorama Room, 132 Piper Street, Bathurst Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/227767494461453/

Orange Aero ClubOrange Aero Club is a member of a new organisation, known as AOPA NSW Aero Club Alliance.

Orange Aero Club remains committed to sharing member’s experiences of General Aviation and providing Mentoring programmes for young people who express an interest in Aviation.

On the weekend commencing Friday, the 9th March 2018, Orange Aero Club has planned the first of specially designed weekends for young people, to be held throughout Aero Clubs in NSW.

On Friday 9th March after 1600, the afternoon is an informal get together of any visitors and Aero Club members, who then can stay for a regular Friday night BBQ. At approximately 1900, they will be screening a Movie, on the big screen, in the Aero Club, and all members and visitors are invited to remain for that event.

The AOPA Bus and information centre, together with Aero Club members will be on hand on Saturday from 1000 to 1400, however, Sunday the 11th March has been planned as the primary open information day, and they encourage interested students to bring their parents with them to the Aero Club between 1000 and 1400. They plan to have the AOPA Bus and Simulators available, many different aircraft to check out, aero club members will be on hand to answer any questions, and there will be a BBQ available for lunch.

Student Career MeetingsAfter 5 weeks of school this term I have had the pleasure of meeting with nearly a quarter of the Year 12 cohort to start the conversation on what their plans are for 2019 and beyond. Some of the students have ideas of Careers they are interested in and what they would like and where they would like to study at university. Career paths investigated so far include medicine, nursing, teaching, psychology, tourism, commerce, musical theatre, engineering, agribusiness and forensics. Some students are thinking about apprenticeships and others GAP years in Australia and overseas. Useful websites about possible university courses or careers include

https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/ http://thefootnotes.com.au/

A date for the diary is our schools Careers Forum/Evening which will be held on Thursday 28th June 2018 (Term 2).

Kimberley Jones Careers Advisor

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Performing Arts PresssConcerto CompetitionThe Concerto Competition will be held this year on Friday March 16th. If you are interested in entering, please collect a form from the Music Office and return it to Mrs McRae no later than Week 5 of Term 1. Mrs Anne Stevens and Ms Dahle Innes are available to accompany students. Please see them directly to organise a rehearsal for the competition. See Mrs McRae if you have any queries.

KWS Fair DayThis Saturday 10th March we will be launching our new Friends of Performing Arts group for friends and family members interested in supporting our students and performance events. If you would like to know more, please come along to the Music tent on Saturday. We will be holding our first meeting for this group on Wednesday 21st March at 7.30pm.

Music CampStudents in Orchestra, SWE, Chamber Strings, Chamber Choir and Stage Band will attend this year’s Music camp in the Blue Mountains. We will leave after school on Thursday 5th April and return on Sunday 8th April. All students will then have the opportunity to attend other camp week activities such as Year 7 Camp, Cadets, Work experience and community service, and Year 12 Retreat. You will be receiving information about camp in the coming weeks, in the meantime if you have any questions, please contact the Music office.

Heidi Anthony Head of Performing Arts

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School Life Updates

Basketball ReportWAS Girls Basketball ResultsThe KWS girls squad dominated the WAS round robin held in Bathurst this afternoon. They defeated TSS by 60-4 (even though they have enlisted the services of a super coach Nikki Collins) Nikki was very impressed with the uniform KWS was wearing as she designed it when she was our captain of basketball. Then our girls had a much closer tussle against ASC but managed to win it 31-15, so KWS continues to be the WAS champions. Grace McRae, Libby Noonan, Georgia Porteous, Charlotte Greet and Bella Noonan were selected to represent WAS.

Well done girls.

Bryan Thomas MIC Basketball

WAS Boys Basketball ResultsThe KWS 1st boys squad headed the WAS round robin held in Bathurst this afternoon. They defeated TSS by 34 to 23 in a very well executed game.

The boys had a much closer tussle against ASC. They trailed most of the game but had a great fight back to lead by 1 point with 29 sec remaining in the game. Unfortunately, it was not to be with a foul outside the 3-point line sending ASC to the line where they managed to hit 2 from 3 thus handing ASC the WAS Championship by just 1 point.

Zac Condon, Hamish Kidd, Rhys Draper, Egrinya Adie and Fletcher Bolte were selected to represent WAS. Well done boys.

Brendan Curran

Girls Basketball - Giants Vs CatsThe hot flush continues as the Giants make it 4 straight. Last night the Giants took on the Cats. This was a very tough battle in the first round so fireworks were expected. Riding on a wave of confidence the Giants played one of their best team games of the season. Maggie Smith was so excited about scoring her first ever bucket that she squealed, and then did it 4 more times. Abbey was on fire working with Jess under the bucket. Rosie put on quite a show for the crowd.

Bryan Thomas

Girls Basketball - First Girls Vs All SaintsLast Thursday the First Girls travelled to Bathurst to play at the Western Associated Schools selection afternoon. They played games against Scots School and All Saints’ College. The girls saw a successful first game against Scots, defeating them 52-4 in an amazing display of energy. The second game against All Saints’ was slightly tougher where at half time, the girls were only up 10-6. They came back onto the court with renewed strength and managed to dominate all plays, winning the game convincingly 29-15. Special mention to Shania Sarsfield beautiful buzzer beater. Congratulations to Grace McRae, Libby Noonan, Charlotte Greet and Georgia Porteous for being selected for the WAS team, and Bella Noonan selected as first reserve. We wish them luck at AICES selection in Sydney. After last week’s forfeit by the other team, the girls came ready to play. After most of the girls had already played a game, the team was tired but came out fighting. We sustained a few injuries, but like the team we are, they kept playing. It was a good game but the girls came out with a loss of 27-37.

Bryan Thomas

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School Life Updates

Boys Basketball - KWS 36er Game Report for Week 5 and 6In week 5, the KWS 36ers took to the court against the Central Toons Squad. Their opponents took an early lead as the boys struggled to get into a rhythm and convert baskets. The team fought hard and at one point the teams were only separated by eight points however, the KWS 36ers eventually went down 21 to 34. The team should be praised for their positivity and perseverance on the court.

In week 6, the KWS 36er took on the KWS Patriots with the hope of changing the result of their last encounter that saw the Patriots victorious. The 36ers took an early lead that they maintained throughout the game. Despite a final comeback from the Patriots, the 36ers held the lead and claimed victory by one point in a tense, final few minutes. The win can be credited to the outstanding teamwork of the boys that allowed the shooting talent of Thomas Jackson and Preston Simpson to shine.

Amy Laing

Girls Basketball - KWS Cowgirls Vs 12 Rep Won 44-22 in Week 5Initially we turned over possession too easily, with unforced errors proving costly. We soon developed a more fluent style and grew in confidence. Beth dominated in the key, with some steady scoring above outstretched hands. Ella dribbled with confidence and used timely passes to great effect. Lila, Olivia and Annabelle put up some stubborn defensive moves and worked hard to strip the ball. Sophie added some comedic moments but a sore finger tempered her joy in the last quarter.

Matthew Healey

Swimming Report - NSW Country Championships 2018Head Coach Kim Taylor had big plans for the NSW Country Swimming meet, he wanted a top 5 finish. In 2017 the team finished 16th so the swimmers had some work to do to make Kim’s goal a reality. In comparison to many teams we are small in number, only 24 on the team but what we lacked in size we made up for in effort. Country is a big meet with 103 teams competing over 3 days.

In the end the team finished 4th overall on 1195 points, the teams ahead of us had between 36-56 swimmers. KWS came 2nd on the medal tally with Collette Lyons being named the female swimmer of the meet. Collette scored the most points of any female swimmer at the meet, quite an achievement for a 12yr old. She also set a new record in the 12yrs 100 breast. The team tally in the end was 10 Gold, 7 Silver and 4 Bronze.

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School Life Updates

Swimmer Event & PlaceCollette Lyons Gold – 400 free, 200 breast, 50 free, 200 free, 100 breast,

200 fly, 100 free, 200 IM. Silver 100 fly. Bronze 400 IM Emily Nobbs Gold 100 breastEthan Crisp Gold 400 free. Silver 1500 free, 200 free. Bronze 200 backJosie Gillham Silver 200 free, 100 free, 50 free15/O Men’s - T Geyer, B Fraser, O McLaughlin, E Crisp Bronze 4x50 free15/O Men’s – Tom Geyer, Oli McLaughlin, Brandon Fraser, Hugh Gillham

Bronze 4x50 medley

15/O Women’s – Josie Gillham, Zoe Keown, Julia Grant, Jade Browne

Silver 4x50 medley

The team picked up an additional 39 top 10 places and more PB’s than we can count. The relay teams performed exceptionally well with all teams swimming PB’s and with the exception of 2 scoring points in the top 10.

Congratulations to the following swimmers for finishing in the top 10 of their events, Mercede Cornelius-Feltus, Tommaso Cornelius-Feltus, Oliver McLaughlin, Oscar McLaughlin, Lottie O’Herir Corones, Gabby Shilling, Zoe Keown, Zac Lewis, Lauren Lyons, Ethan Crisp, Brandon Fraser, Tom Geyer, Hugh Gillham and Josie Gillham. We had a number of swimmers on debut at country and they all pulled out some great swims and big PB’s, well done Oliver Roach, George Wakem, Oscar McLaughlin and Lucy Scammell.

The team will continue training for the upcoming school events and for age nationals. Thanks to all the parents and coaches who support the team and make these results possible.

Joe Keown

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School Life Updates

NSW Schoolgirl Head of the RiverA frustrating start to the weekend led to a successful finish as the girls pulled together and made the best of the circumstances thrown at them. Due to SIRC being double booked, the regatta ended at 1pm. As well as this, a new rule states that each rower can only have one sculling race and one sweep race, meaning that we unfortunately had to scratch a lot of crews. Not Kinross’ usual style of racing where we enter everything we possibly can and still beat many of the crews that only race once! Nevertheless, the crews we were able to enter were top class, and with temperatures reaching 33 degrees already by 1pm, ending early and getting out of the heat certainly wasn’t a bad thing.

The day started off with a fantastic performance from Freya Neville and Bella Scammel in the SGYr9 2x. They definitely set the bar high for the rest of our crews competing that day, winning gold in a straight final by clear water. The girls led the race from start to finish and were unphased by attempted advances by other crews. This was a mature performance from such young athletes, which is why we are very excited to see them race at Nationals in two weeks’ time. Keep working hard girls, let’s see what you can do!

Another double that deserves a shout-out is the SGYr8 2x of Georgia Sweetapple and Georgia Robson. These girls had only practiced this combination a couple of times in training but were determined to nail their race plan and give the best race they were capable of. They definitely achieved this, coming 2nd in the final against some difficult competition. Overall, a fantastic effort from these two girls! Maybe it’s something in the name?

Both our senior and year 10 quads achieved silver in their finals. Well done to Maggie Noonan, Maggie Yeomans, Harriet Haege, Lucy Kirk, and Brianna Fuller in the SG1 4x+, and to Lucy Jenkins, Phoebe Lamph, Bridget Yeomans, Bridget Longley, and Jetta Kennett in the SGYr10-1 4x+. These results show that all your hard work is paying off. We can’t wait to watch you race at Nationals!

We’re heading off to Canberra this weekend for what will be our year 8’s final race of the season, and many of our year 9’s final race also. Let’s go out and race as hard as we can, but most of all, have fun! As for our seniors, the next time we race will be at Nationals. All I can say for now is watch this space, it’s going to be a good one.

NSW Schoolboy Head of the RiverLast weekend we found ourselves in Penrith again, this time with only our schoolboy team to compete in the NSW Schoolboy Head of the River. Unlike the previous weekend where we hid under the tent for shade from the intense heat, this weekend the tent provided shelter from the buckets of rain that poured all day! Thank you to Trin Graham for holding up the fort at the tent, and to the parents who provided food and water; we are so lucky to have so much help and support.

This weekend we entered 22 events and reached the final in every single event. We came home with 14 medals, 3 of which were gold. Firstly, congratulations to Cody Kelso for comfortably achieving gold in the SBYr10-1 1x. Leading from start, he had complete control over the entire race, leaving no questions as to whether or not he would win. Needless to say, we are very excited to see what can be achieved at Nationals.

Secondly, well done to all our SB 2x who made the podium in their races. William Smith with James Moon, and Richard King with Henry Ponder, both came 3rd in their events. Congratulations to Harrison Sear and Timothy Mutton who achieved gold in the SB-3 2x. Keep it up boys!

Finally, saving the best for last, congratulations to Jack Weeks, Cody Kelso, Thomas Richardson, Alexander Brown, and Jasmine Ramsay for putting on a fantastic performance in the SBYr10 4x+ at the end of the day. It was a well-earned win as they battled Newington in the last 500m, beating them by 0.62 seconds. A brilliant end to the day.

We’ll be back again this coming weekend with our schoolgirl team for the NSW Schoolgirl Head of the River. Well done boys, and good luck girls!

Gemma Crook and the coaching team.

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School Life Updates

Cricket ReportsU14 KWS Heat v Waratahs Terminators The Heat have finished the regular season in fine style with a dominant display against the competition frontrunners, passing their score without losing a wicket. It was a good all round display with the only issue being the early catching. Captain Sam Gee lost the toss and we were asked to bowl. The ball was going in the air for just about every run initially and three managed to get to the hands of Heat players and would have normally been caught. The fact that they weren’t, highlights the need for some catching practice as we head into finals. Henry Forsyth got the catches going by removing one opener from Harrison Sharpe’s bowling. Will Englund really got things moving inducing an edge, very well taken by Ollie Charlton behind the stumps. The very next ball, Gus Staniforth took an excellent overhead catch at gully. There was no hatrick but it was a double wicket maiden to Will.

In recent weeks we have been leaking many sundries giving up over thirty on two occasions. Ollie had an outstanding game as custodian at the wicket and only conceded two byes and taking a great catch. He is looking well in form for the finals. He was well supported by the bowlers and there were only 10 extras conceded all up, a vast improvement. Every bowler was at their best and after the early dropped catches, they were well supported in the field. The Heat bounced back by taking 6 catches. The backing up of throws in the field was excellent to see and there was lots of movement.

A mentioned every bowler was either at their best or very close to it. Hugo Pearce opened the bowling and would have had a couple of wickets if catches had been taken. He finished with 0/10 from 3 overs, with some streaky shots getting runs. Harrison Sharpe started with a wicket maiden and finished with 1/9. Riley Hall snared the wicket of the dangerous Waratahs captain, being caught safely at square leg by Sam Gee. Charlie Willis and Henry Forsyth were steady without success keeping the big hitting opener quiet. A very worthy mention should go to Matt Shepherd who has improved his all round play steadily and put just about every ball on the spot. For a player who is not overburdened with confidence, it was a fantastic display. When the opener retired having scored the bulk of his shots in the air, including being dropped twice, the Heat really hit their stride. Luke Hunter was his usual outstanding self and again showed his excellent variety with some great slow balls. He finished with 1/3 from 3 overs.

Then Will Denman entered the fray and following his stellar batting effort last week, he took 3/2 from two overs including a double wicket maiden. Will always works hard and has benefitted from his efforts at training and at home, bowling out Waratahs’ second highest scorer and inducing two other catches. Gus Staniforth cleaned up the last wicket with a change to spin for this game. With only 68 runs required to win, it was still more than we managed last week and anything can happen in cricket. As it was, Sam Gee and Gus Staniforth decided it would be best if they simply scored the runs themselves. They had the odd slice of luck with Sam hitting a ball so straight up in the air that it came down straight upon his helmet with no fielder being able to get to it. Having said that, they both played some outstanding shots and looked very comfortable. The running between wickets showed urgency and anticipation, putting pressure on the fielders and making the most of their shots. Sam finished on 24no and Gus on 29no and the score was reached in the 16th over. Waratahs had a couple of players away and they are likely to be more formidable if we meet them again in the finals but it was an excellent victory and sets them up well for the finals.

Charlie Foran

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KWS 2nd XIKWS 2nd XI lost the toss and bowled first on a relatively benign Riawena wicket. The Centrals opening batsmen scored slowly against an accurate KWS attack. Unfortunately, we dropped 4 chances in the first two sessions and in addition the batsmen had their share of luck and good fortune in the umpiring stakes. After 34 overs Centrals were 0-76 then things started to happen. A few decisions went our way, no more catches hit the deck and we took 10 wickets for 85 runs to bowl Centrals out for a flattering 161. All the bowlers toiled away and targeted the stumps more as the day progressed, no better than Ed Dodds who picked up 3-43. Faster bowlers Ed Taylor (0-18) Harry May (2-28), Ellis Hawker (1-10), and Harry Kermode (1-12) all continued to impress at this level whilst Lachie Hunt swung the ball both ways to finish with 1-21. KWS were left with a tricky 10 overs to face at the end of the day. Unfortunately, we lost the wickets of Phoebe Litchfield (7) to an excellent catch in the gully and Logan Buckley (1) to be at 2-34 at stumps. Jack Ridley (13no) and Jock Medway (7no) will continue the run chase next week.

Andrew Litchfield

Centenary Cup v Orange City Result: Kinross 9-170 tied Orange City 6-170

This week in Centenary Cup, Kinross took on Orange City with a number of regular players missing. Losing the toss and fielding, Kinross struggled in the humidity, putting in a lacklustre effort that saw them concede 170. Despite some good bowling by Tom Madigan (1-21) and Jed O’Neill (1-18), City looked destined for a massive score at 2-140 before Hugh Rasmussen (0-13 off 3) and Jock Stuart (4-24) were able to put the brakes on late in the innings to restrict City to 170, a score that we felt was less than desirable but attainable on the day.

Tom Kiss (9) and George Cumming (6) got the big chase started positively but were both dismissed early to leave us at 2-20. James Thompson (18) looked very comfortable but was out to a ball he would normally smack for 4. Sam Gee joined the coach in the middle and hung around long enough to develop a partnership. With Gee and Foran gone, it was 5-110. 61 needed off around 15 overs. Hugh Rasmussen looked in fine touch, crunching 18 before being caught on the boundary. Angus Blyde (11), Jed O’Neill (4) and Jock Stuart (7) all chipped in but were dismissed. With 12 balls to go, Kinross needed 10 runs to win. The last wicket stand of Tom Madigan (14no) and Jono Rasmussen (4no) bravely got it down to 3 needed off the last over. 2 singles were scored early in the over but ultimately the score finished on 9-170.

A tie was perhaps a fitting result for Kinross after a below par fielding performance but a strong team batting effort.

Charlie Foran

KWS 14 Royals vs Cavaliers The Royals needed to win and win big to give themselves an outside chance of making the semi-finals. They managed to secure a comprehensive win by dismissing Cavaliers for 56 and then chasing down the target in 6.3 overs for the loss of one wicket. However, at the time of writing it would seem that other results from the weekend will mean that the Royals will miss the semi-finals.

The Royals certainly bowled and fielded well to dismiss Cavaliers for 56. Jed O’Neill took 3 for 6, Arnie Tancred took 2 for 8 and Dylan Tucker took 2 for 11. The fielding highlight was provided by Jock Stuart who had taken on the keeping duties and managed to take a thin edge low down to his right while standing up to the stumps. In the Royals reply, Jono Rasmussen took to the Cavaliers bowling and scored 33 not out in an impressive little cameo. Doug Phillipson also played some nice shots - both defensive and attacking - before he was run out. It was then left to Jono and Jock Stuart to hurry the Royals to victory. Thanks to Mr McKenzie for his help with scoring and to everyone who turned up to support the boys on the day.

Bruce Kerridge

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KWSCC First XI vs Centrals – Day 1Centrals won the toss and elected to bowl, hoping that with friendly conditions - both atmospheric and uneven bounce, in the increasingly infamous Kinross wicket – that they could roll the notoriously fragile Kinross batting order and get the outright victory they need, if they are to get to finals. Luelf and Powell started brightly against an unerringly accurate Centrals attack – there were no extras in the first 20 overs and thereafter, only byes. There were however, numerous appeals for leg before and such is the mystery and vagaries of cricket/umpiring, that all were initially turned down and then a flood of them were given. Some more obvious than others! Interspersed with some awful Central’s catching, something that may cost them dearly.

First to go was Luelf for 4, but with 20 on the board, it was to set the standard for many small, but valuable partnerships. Greer joined Powell and they too put on 20 before the imperious-looking Powell was unlucky to be brilliantly caught and bowled by Kennewell for 25. Cumming and Geyer came and went quickly, then Rose and Greer built a critical 81 run partnership. It was clear that Centrals had only 2 main bowlers and when they finally finished their mammoth first spells (23 overs between them, for 69 runs!), it was time for the batsman to let loose. Greer smashed 69 before perhaps giving it away and Rose rode his luck for 36, including a lovely 6 he’ll be happy to tell you all bout! Greer’s innings included some brutal boundaries, but more impressive was his patience – if only it had lasted a ball or two longer…..

The innings then started to peter out somewhat, with wickets falling at regular intervals, until the McIntrye brothers came together. They were appropriately circumspect initially, but with increasing confidence, hit the tiring bowlers to all parts. Central’s opening bowlers toiled to the end with Kennewell finishing with 26 overs, 4 maidens, 6 for 85 and Sandford 26 overs 4 maidens 4 for 57! So, they had every right to be tired, but it allowed the brothers to put on a highly entertaining 72 for the last wicket, with Hamish last out for 44 and Hugh unbeaten on 29. All out for 245 in 74 overs. So, Centrals had an uncomfortable 4 overs to face, before the close. Rose charged in and beat the bat in the first over, but it was Greer who found the edge and Hamish took an excellent catch behind the stumps. What was then needed, was more of the same. Unfortunately, as has been our problem all year, consistency is lacking and instead, what we got was short and wide and it flew off the middle of the bat towards the third man boundary. But wait…..is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Rasmussen. Cameron flew out of gully to take a stunning catch and leave Centrals reeling on 2 for 2, going in to day 2.

Stuart Crisp

U16s Renegades vs CYMSLast Saturday saw a complete different side of the Renegades with a strong victory over Orange CYMS. Regardless of what the conditions they played in the Renegades won the toss and elected to bat first. Kinross saw the return of Mitch Reynolds who has been out due to injury that occurred last year, it was great to see him bat which is his strong suit smashing the ball all over the ground but unfortunately missing the boundaries due to the slow outfield. Mitch ended up being run out for 19 after a solid return to cricket. Harry Kermode decided to go big from the get go trying to smash the ball as far as possible unfortunately being caught at cow corner for a well-deserved 25 runs. Hugh McIntyre helped the Renegades get back on track at the end of the innings with 25 runs and in this case, Hugh had to run hard for his runs with the ball not travelling to boundary. Kinross ended up all out for 132.

The Renegades knew they had to step up, every single one of them after last week. Their bowling performance was the best they have bowled all season which is a great positive leading up to the finals. Sam Hope being the inspiration for the boys bowling a career best 5-6 off 6. Xavier Vials also to be commended with his exceptional bowling with 1-5 off 4 overs with 21 of his balls being dot balls out of the 24. Charlie Atkins had another blast with the ball as well racking up another wicket in his 2 overs bowled. Hugh McIntyre claimed another 2 wickets to his name off his 8 step run up bowling 4 overs 2-10 off 4. Kinross rolled CYMS for 63 and now in the Semi-finals hoping to get the win and lead to Grand Final glory. There is no question why they shouldn’t. They must work and train hard these next few weeks. Well done boys.

Cameron Rasmussen

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Round: 8 Format: One-day Game Field: Max Stewart Grade: Under 16

KWS Super Kings vs Orange City MaxwellsScore: 3 for 96 & 7 for 95 Victor: KWS Super Kings

Team: Alex Brien, Lachlan Donnelly, Fletcher Doyle, Lachlan Ferguson, Hugo Goodlet, William Leulf, Franco Marais, Niamh McPhee, Hamish Napier, Brad O’Brien, Edward Taylor

Coach: Mr Grant

The KWS Super Kings won Saturday’s game, 3 for 96 against 7 for 95. Notable performances with the bat: William Leulf, 53 not out; Ed Taylor, 21 runs after a good stint at the crease. Notable performances with the ball and in the field: Franco Marais, 3 wickets for8 runs off 2.1 overs with one maiden over; Alex Brien, 2 wickets for 2 runs off 3.0 overs with two maiden overs; William Leulf took to great catches in the space between silly mid-on and midwicket; Fletcher Doyle completed an unassisted run-out.

Al Grant

Firsts Report Week 6Perfect weather for day 2 against Centrals, on Main. An indiscipline start, allowed Centrals to put on 30 in the first 10 overs, almost entirely made up of poor balls hit to the fence. However, a couple of wickets shifted the pressure back on to Centrals and the runs slowly dried up. The accuracy improved and the fielding was exemplary, so there were more maidens today, than in most of the rest of the season put together. The captain led from the front, with Rose bowling 15.1 overs, 5 maidens, 3 for 28. He was partnered by Greer, whose 16 overs, 4 maidens, 3 for 27 added to his 69 runs last week, won him man-of-the-match. Cummings held up one end, with 20 overs of off-spin, 4 maidens, 4 for 47. Centrals suffered a couple of injuries, with Gandy scoring most of their runs, batting through a dislocated knee to make 83. We lost 2 players – one to a migraine and the other with sunstroke, so were helped out by the youngsters who came to watch, who fielded with great enthusiasm. We had 3 keepers, so conceding only 5 byes is a reflection of the quality of the bowling and the competence of those novices with the gloves.

Centrals were all out for 134, after 63 overs. A great win and we finished in time to go and support the 2nds in their closely-fought battle against Central 2s. Final game of the season is a double-header at Wade next Saturday/Sunday.

Stuart Crisp

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KWS U14 Heat v CYMS Gold – Semi-FinalIn a tense Semi-Final, the Heat displayed characteristics reminiscent of recent Australian teams. After showing recent very good form with the bat they discovered a frailty that left them fighting for their survival in the local competition. They also matched the national side with incredible fighting spirit which saw them through to the decider next week. It was another example of the closeness of the competition that they managed to win by a tense 8 runs in a game that had numerous ebbs and flows.

After losing the toss and being asked to bat, the start was solid without being stellar and the first wicket fell at 34 in the 10th over. Luke Hunter had been looking very composed and turned the strike over regularly. It was when he tried to lift the run rate that he lost his wicket when he was on 11. Sam Gee came and went with the score being unchanged. It was only the second time that Sam had been dismissed this year and brought his average back down under 100. Two more wickets fell quickly before Will Englund joined the other opener, Ollie Charlton, and steadied the ship. Ollie had initially struggled to time the ball and had just refound his form when he fell for 23 which ended up being a very valuable top score. Further wickets fell regularly with one being an unfortunate runout for Will Denman who had looked in good form and smacked a very impressive boundary, which happened to be the first he had ever hit. It was important that we bat through the overs and Charlie Willis and Henry Forsyth saw the Heat manage that task. Charlie certainly rode his luck but managed to score 15 not out while Henry was looking comfortable at the other end seeing out the last three overs adding to an unbeaten partnership of 15 for the final wicket.

The final tally of 9/93 was small compared to expectations but larger that it looked like halfway through the innings. One area where Heat have excelled this season is in their ability to defend totals. We have often talked about every run being important and this attitude was evidenced by the way they worked hard in the field. Every player was backing up and ready to spring into action when called upon. The bowling was tight and sundries proved to be the difference in the scores at the end. Saxon Buckley managed to grab an early wicket in his second over and wickets kept falling steadily when Harrison Sharpe took a wicket with his first ball then Luke Hunter also nabbed a scalp. This meant that the danger man for Heat was at the crease and he single handed stole the game last time these teams met when he scored 86 runs. Step up Sam Gee who, with his third ball, knocked back the middle stump of the competition’s leading run scorer. He followed up the very next ball with another wicket to have CYMS well on the back foot.

CYMS rallied a little and crept towards the target before the two opening bowlers, Saxon Buckley and Will Englund, returned for a second spell taking two superb wickets each. The score was now 9 for 64 but it wasn’t quite over yet. Some good economical bowling by Gus Staniforth (0/12), Henry Forsyth (0/7) and Matt Shepherd (0/3) meant that the game was well in the favour of the Heat but anything can happen in cricket. 19 runs were required from the final over and 7 runs in the first three balls meant the game was still in the balance. Good fielding kept runs down and what could have been two runs was kept to one and the player who was hitting the ball well, was kept off strike. Another impressive aspect of the game was the continued improvement from Ollie Charlton as ‘keeper. Last week he only let through two byes and, as impressive as that was, he went one better this week. He was a little annoyed with even that one bye and it has to be said that he is very much at the top of his game. The end result was an eight run win to Heat which means the two top teams for the season will fight it out in the decider next week. It will be a test for both teams but of one thing we can be certain – Heat will be fighting hard all the way to the end.

Ewan Powell

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Holiday Care

The end of Term One is nearly here! Time to book your child into Orange City Council Out of School Hours

(OOSH) Care Services for Vacation Care during the April School Holidays

Vacation Care will be held at the Calare Public School OOSH venue and Spring Street Children’s Centre from Monday 16 April to Friday 27 April, except for the public holiday on Anzac Day, Wednesday 25

April. Our service will also be available on the pupil free day on Monday 30 April 2018.

Bookings for April 2018 Vacation Care and pupil free day will openon Monday 26 March to Friday 13 April 2018.

For existing OOSH families, all booking documents will be emailed to you, and payment is available via credit card on the booking form

and over the phone.

Payment in person can be made between 9.00am & 4.00pm during the booking weeks at the Community Information and Services Centre,

79-81 Kite Street, Orange.

Bookings are limited, and fill up very quickly when booking week opens!!

Full payment must be made and all forms returned, at time of booking.

For more information about bookings, please call 63938600 or email childrensservices@orange.nsw.gov.au

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