Alumni
Welcome to the Kinross Wolaroi School Alumni
Upon graduating from Kinross Wolaroi School, you automatically join our global alumni network of over 6,000 members from diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re pursuing further study, traveling, starting a career, or entering retirement, we encourage you to stay connected and involved in the school community.
Beyond alumni, the wider Kinross Wolaroi community includes parents, former staff, and supporters. There are many meaningful ways to stay engaged and give back, fostering lasting relationships and continuing the strong tradition of our school.
For Alumni enquires, including events, ESA and notable ex-students, please contact our Alumni Office.
join our online alumni community
'MyKWS' has been developed by the School and the Ex-Students' Association as a place for you to keep in contact with former classmates and renew old friendships, where you can access news, memories, photos and reunions.
alumni events
The Ex-Students' Association organises reunions each year for alumni celebrating 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years since graduation. An annual 'Golden Alumni' event for those who graduated 50 years ago or beyond includes a tour, assembly and formal luncheon.
Networking events are held regularly in Orange and away, including Sydney, Newcastle and Canberra. You can also join us at a rugby home game for our 'Back to Kinross Wolaroi' Day.
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Stay Connected with Kinross Wolaroi School
Join our online community and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest news, events, and achievements of Kinross Wolaroi School. Engage with fellow alumni, share your memories, and reconnect with old friends.
Notable Alumni Spotlight: Inspiring Success Stories
- Prof Janet Carr (1949) – Physiotherapist and Academic, world authority on rehabilitation after stroke (DEC)
- Susan Cullen-Ward (1958) – Susan of Albania. Australian born wife of Leka, Crown Prince of Albania (DEC)
- Ian Stapleton (1969) – Australian Heritage Architect
- John Sumegi (1974) - Olympic Silver Medallist in Canoeing 1980
- Belinda Neal (1980) – former Labour Senator for NSW (1994-1998) and former Member for Robertson (2007-2010)
- Kate Smyth (1990) - Commonwealth Games and Olympic (Beijing 2022) Marathon Runner
- Anna Windsor (1993) – Olympic Swimmer who competed at the Atlanta and Sydney Summer Olympic Games
- Jason Belmonte (2000) – Professional Tenpin bowler and World Champion
- Jone Tawake (2000) – Waratahs, Brumbies and Toulon Rugby Union player
- Edwina Bone (2005) – Australian International and Olympian Hockey player
- Ben McCalman (2006) – Wallabies and Western Force Rugby Union player
- Chris Tremain (2009) – Big Bash League, Sheffield Shield and One Day International Cricket player
- Ned Yeomans (2014) – East Rugby Player
- Cody Walker (2015) – Australian Rugby Union player who played for the New South Wales Waratahs in Super Rugby in 2019. Walker also represented NSW Country Eagles in the National Rugby Championships in 2018 and 2019.
- Kelsey Gray (2016) – Adviser in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
- Jemima McCalman (2017) – Australian Rugby Union player, playing internationally for Australia and the Brumbies
- Phoebe Litchfield (2021) – Australian Cricketer
- Grace Hamilton (2009) – Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer who captained Australia internationally, and the NSW Waratahs in the Super W. She competed at the 2017 and 2021 Rugby World Cup's. In 2020, she played rugby league for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL Women's Premiership.
- Nedd Brockmann (2016) - 2022, Nedd ran across Australia from Perth’s Cottesloe Beach to Sydney’s Bondi Beach in 47 days, covering 86km a day, to raise awareness about homelessness making $2.5 million.
- Bella Scammell (2021) - 2021 represented Australia in the U19 Womens Rowing Quad, 2022 competing in the U21 Four against New Zealand at the Trans-Tasman regatta and in the U23 Coxed Four at the U23 World Championships in Varese. Bella has also been selected for the U23 Four to compete at the upcoming U23 World Championships in Canada
This list may be incomplete, if you have any information that may led to the inclusion of further notable Alumni members, please send an email to ex-students@kws.nsw.edu.au. The submission will then be evaluated and included if specific selection criteria are met.
The Chronicle Magazine: Share Your Stories and Updates
The Chronicle Magazine is a platform for alumni to share their stories, updates, and articles. We invite you to contribute to the next issue and be a part of our vibrant alumni community.
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