On a windy Saturday morning the Waverley College teams manned the cold weather to travel to Summer Hill and Queens Park to take on Trinity. With the wind still howling, games commenced and the footballs were not going to where students were expecting. The 2nd XI tried their luck with some trough balls however with the wind behind them the players couldn’t get to the ball quick enough. After a hard fought game the final score was 1-1. The 1st XI were to follow and realised that the wind was causing problems on the synthetic and put in place strategies to reduce the effect of the wind on the game. The 1st XI finished the game with a strong 2-1 win. Some of the other great results from the weekend were the 3rd XI 2-0, 4th XI 4-1, 7th XI 3-1, 7Cs 4-2 and many of the other teams getting a draw.
This weekend is a time for players to rest and hopefully recover from some knocks and lingering injuries as their will be no games on due to the Queen’s Birthday long-weekend. Training will resume on Tuesday afternoon for Year 10 and opens. Our next game on the 16th of June will be against Knox at Curagul for the Year 7, 10 and Opens and the Year 8 and 9 players will be at home.
Last week we also had three players selected to play in the CAS Under 16s and Opens teams, along with Mr Darvill taking on the role of Opens CAS coach. The Opens went though undefeated with Jack Hardwicke-Owen representing the College with pride. The Under 16s had Mario Rebollo and Marcus Cowan selected to be in the 16s. Mario Rebollo was also selected for the CIS representative team. Congratulations to all of these boys and Mr Darvill for the extra work put in.
Waverley College First XVIII defeated Barker College on June 2nd in a fiercely competitive contest. Barker started off the game strongly when kicking with a prolific wind at Village Green, with Waverley seen to be behind by two goals going into the second quarter. A quick flurry of early quarter goals had Waverley well placed ahead by 14 at half time. However, as the battle heated up in the third quarter it was Barker that took advantage of the wind once again to draw level with Waverley half way through the third quarter. Two goals against the wind to Isaac Bartholomaeus and a late goal to Darcy Mullins helped Waverley to go into the fourth quarter one goal ahead, having the match evenly poised in their favour. A fourth quarter masterclass from Waverley led to a 30 point blowout in the last quarter through the boot of Ash Backlund and Harry Whitaker both kicking two goals apiece, with the help of a mark of the year contender from Max D’Agostino who also kicked two goals. The final score leaning in Waverley’s favour concluding a fiery second half to prevail five goal victors.
Final Score: Waverley 66 defeated Barker 36
Saturdays fixture saw Waverley 7/8A’s take on Shore, in what proved to be a tough contest. The task was not an easy one, as the adverse weather conditions and a constricted oval made for unfamiliar conditions. The first quarter was a scrappy affair with most of the play occurring down a small segment of the field, with little to no ball use from either side. However, Waverley saw themselves end the first quarter with a 10 point lead.
The boys came out in the second quarter with a new game plan, lead by the dynamic Max Murphy. They started to use the ball much more efficiently with well executed switch balls, silky hands and magic running footy. This ultimately saw the boys run into half time with a sizeable 35 point lead. The 3rd quarter followed suit, as the disparity between the two teams skill level started to become increasingly evident. Towards the back end of the last quarter Shore showed some fight, chipping away at the scoreboard. Ultimately Waverley were too dominant across the game – running away 37 point victors.
Final Score: Waverley 61 defeated Shore 24
This week the 7/8B’s Waverley boys game up against Knox in their fourth game of the season. Both teams began the game strong with many of the contested possessions falling evenly throughout the first half. Waverley however was able to capitalise more on their efforts and therefore came out to an early lead which they managed to keep out for the whole game. Some particularly good efforts from Jared Garwood, Jake Weinstein, and Zac Trosti, helped boost the rest of the team into playing at their best we’ve seen so far this season and taking out a comfortable three goal win. Overall it was a great effort from the Waverley boys and we hope to keep up this form for the rest of the upcoming games.
Final Score: Waverley – 34 defeated Knox – 16
Winter had hit Death Valley. It was freezing. Even Princess Elsa from the hit film Frozen was having second thoughts about the comments she had made that “The cold never bothered me anyway.” It was brutal.
That said, the Shore and Waverley players bravely entered onto the playing field to meet for the second occasion in 2018. Waverley had scored a 45 to 19 win in the opening trial game. This match up would be a good point in the season to determine and measure how both sides had progressed.
Waverley kicked off and Shore used the ball well early, maintaining a high percentage of possession through the opening ten minutes. Waverley defended really well as a team, and it through these defensive efforts Levi Milford was able to go in for the opening try of the game.
It did not take long for the Double V to cross the line again. This time it was the big blindside flanker, Tadgh Murphy, who powered his way through defenders and raced away for a try. This followed some nice running efforts by Daniel Andrews and Reece Thorn, who were able to build momentum for their team.
Shore went close to scoring through the efforts of their big flanker, Daniel Williams. Waverley’s desperation to not allow Shore to score again was fantastic, with Luca Moretti making a great try saver. Once again, when Waverley held the ball they were able to convert possession to points. This time it was Jacob Tomasiello, who returned to the starting team, that went in for a try down the right wing.
Daniel Andrews showed plenty of speed when he had clear room to move in his return the fullback position. This speed was impressive and gave the Waves an advantage. Levi Milford was again able to capitalise on the team effort to get up field, going over for his second try.
Just before the halftime break, Shore were able to take advantage of back to back penalty opportunities which were presented to them. A well-constructed rolling maul, which seems to be a real attacking option in schoolboy rugby this year, got the Shore boys over the line. At halftime, Waverley were in front 4 tries to 1.
The cold and breezy conditions were not assisting the quality of the match. Both teams still did try to throw the ball around but, unfortunately, the ball kept finding the turf. Shore were good at pressuring the breakdown, with some strong counter-rucking. Waverley were, however, dominant once the ball was cleared of the ruck.
Harry Whiteman was the first to score after the halftime break, as he accelerated like a Ferrari to outpace the Shore outside backs. As Waverley held a comfortable lead, Coaches Cornish and Coleman decided to give a few players a rest ahead of CAS. Harley McGuiggan returned from injury for some much needed game time.
This change did not have the desired impact as Shore scored soon after, which gave the men from North Sydney a sniff at victory. With 20 minutes to go, Waverley did not help themselves as they were reduced to 14 men for a lazy tackle. In the dark conditions, the visiting side started to look dangerous.
Against the run of play, Levi Milford scooped up the loose football and ran just about the length of the field to score his third try of the match. This sealed the result. Waverley were not finished though, and saved the best efforts until last.
With seconds remaining, a penalty was taken quickly by Reece Thorn inside the Waves own 22. Thorn found Moretti who offloaded to young Ronald Volkman. Volkman gave a miracle ball away to Levi Milford, Man of the Match. Milford again found Moretti who had backed up well. Moretti threw a speculator, which was picked from the air by Phoenix Baldwin and it was try time! Another example of schoolboy rugby at its best.
The final score was 41 to 10. Waverley now head into the CAS competition, and with that final win, have plenty of momentum. I encourage all members of the Waverley Community to get up to Wahroonga to cheer on the Waves in what should be an entertaining match against Knox Grammar.
The 2nd XV won a low scoring match in punishing condition. A penalty goal taken by Luca Martin was the only thing which separated the two teams. The final score, 3-0. Both teams should be commended on their defensive efforts. The 3rd XV had a similar scoreline, just going down 5-0. Unfortunately, Lewis Thompson suffered a knee injury. The community wishes Lewis well for a speedy recovery. Captain Daniel Allen tried hard but could not get his 4th XV side home, going down 3 tries to 1. The 5th XV showed a great amount of improvement from the last time they met Shore. Harvey Williams, Saxon Cook and Daniel Lambert all had strong games.
The 16A got their season back on track with another entertaining victory. Patrick Gooley scored an excellent opening try. Keilan Grace and Jordan Swann also had strong games, scoring multiple tries between them. Zavian Taylor-Simi played his best game of the season in the 16Bs 48-10 win. The 16Cs who had a few players ruled out late due to sickness, went down in a nail biter. Nathan Le starred in the 16Ds big win against Shore.
Captain Klayton Thorn commented that it was the hard work of his forward pack that got his 15A side home. Darcy Sullivan, Alfie Carr and Alex Elder all having very strong games up front. The 15Bs welcomed Ben Zlattner and Matthew Chapman back from injuries, but could not get the win on the board. This side will no doubt learn a great deal from the match. The 15Cs had a pleasing 52-20 victory and the 15Ds also enjoyed a big win. Oliver Brownie was a standout, as well Jackson Green who scored two tries.
The 14As were a tad unlucky to go down 27-19, with a couple of tries scored against the run of play. 14As hooker, Jasper Doyle, had a mighty game and really worked hard around the ground. The 14Bs had a very impressive win for Coach Gair. Jesse Sonego was particularly impressive in the centres. Eduardo De Vecchi played a strong game for the 14Cs. The 14Ds and 14Es both met strong opposition teams. Thanks to all those players who backed up to assist in both matches.
The 13As had another tight win against Shore. In the opening trial round the 13As won by 2 points. On Saturday, they bettered this by a single point winning, 22-19. An improvement! Sam Johnson at fly half and Aidan Mahoney on the wing, both had great games in the 13Bs 33-10 victory. The 13Cs did five points better, winning 38-10, making Coach Downey very excited ahead of CAS. Moyo Adewusi scored a fantastic long range try to help his 13Ds to a good win and the mighty 13Es managed to win a thriller, 22-21, in the early hours at Queens Park.
The other match to report was the Prep 1st XV who played against Knox Grammar on QP1 following the 16As match. Pleasingly, the Waterford boys were able to score a great win 24-12. Despite the cold conditions, it was a very exciting opportunity for the Junior School boys. Thanks to Mr Stephen O’Donnell and Mr Matthew Ryan for arranging this fixture and giving the boys this unforgettable experience. Thanks also to Prep 1st XV Coaches Mr Greg Harris and Mr Josh Weinstein who guided the boys through the experience on the day.
A reminder that there is no rugby this weekend, being the Queen’s Birthday Long-Weekend. In saying this, a number of students at Waverley will be representing different clubs at the Sydney Junior Rugby Union State Championships over the weekend. This will be played at various venues across NSW from Orange to Concord. We wish all teams the best for the weekend, as well as those boys giving up their time to referee the matches played. We look forward to hearing the results next week. Please travel safely.
Following the long weekend, Waverley College will be playing against Knox Grammar School in Round 1 of the CAS Competition. It is extremely important that all players attend training next week to ensure that teams are well and truly set for the opening round. Our 13s, 16s and Opens face some challenging matches at Wahroonga, while our 14s and 15s will start their CAS campaign at Queens Park.
Have a wonderful long weekend!
WAVERLEY TO WIN!
June 14 & 20 | UNSW Roundhouse
This event will give student in years 11 & 12 an insight into our unique student life and the degrees on offer from our Built Environment, Engineering, Medicine and Science faculties.
Your aim is to attain the best HSC result you can. So, you should choose courses that you are good at, interested in and may use in the future.
When considering which courses to study, explore the content of a course. For example, what are the course outcomes? Will you be required to submit a major work, or perform, as part of your exams? Talk with your teachers about your strengths and weaknesses, as well as individual course requirements, before making your selections.
Lots of accounting firms look for cadets at this time of year. These cadetships pay you to work full-time while you study part time. You’ll get lots of support from your employer to continue and excel in your studies. And we often get told that companies can’t find enough applicants to fill the roles, so you’ve got a great chance if you meet the criteria.
For most of them you must be in Year 12 and planning on going to uni in 2019.
Here are some we found, but if you google cadetships in your area you’ll find many many more:
Applications close Friday 6 July
To find out more please contact the HR Team on (02) 6621 8544 or submit your application through Seek today.
June 21 | University of Sydney
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies at the University of Sydney is launching its new Bachelor of Advanced Computing degree in 2018. Join us at an information evening where you will learn more about this new degree and the opportunities that it brings to our students.
Thursday 14 June 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Hear from industry professionals about future tech careers and the skills you need to get there. Follow with key course information for engineering and IT and UTS.
Thursday 21 June 5:30 pm
Wednesday 18 July 5:30 pm
There’s more to modern nursing than meets the eye. Whether you’re in high school, TAFE, working as an AIN or EN or looking to embark on a change in career, this session is for you. Hear from nursing academics and current students before touring our world-class clinical laboratories and taking part in a hands-on workshop.
We recognise students who are engaging with their school and community in service and leadership have diverse interests. So, we’ve decided to open the Global Leadership Entry Program (GLEP) to almost all Macquarie degrees.
Your students can now:
Applications close Monday 27 August, but apply now and you could receive an offer as early as NEXT MONTH
In 2019 we’re excited to offer two Co-op programs:
Actuarial students will receive a scholarship of $18,200 p.a. and accounting students will be paid by our partners while they are on each placement.
These highly competitive courses will see students alternate between classroom studies and placements throughout their four years of study. Students will undertake three placements, totalling 15 months.
Applications are now open for both programs. We encourage students to commence their applications as soon as possible.
June 26 | Broadway Campus
Applications for Notre Dame’s Early Offer Program close on 31 July 2018. This event provides a great opportunity for students to find out tips and advice on submitting a comprehensive application. Students who gain an Early Offer are notified before they sit their final Year 12 exams.
July 12 | Chippendale
Join us at our Careers in Law day to explore all programs in Law, and where this profession can take you.
Applications close Tuesday 31 July
Are you motivated, forward-thinking and eager to get a head start on your future? Secure a place at Notre Dame before you sit your final Year 12 exams with the Early Offer Program.
Apply here –
Contact (02) 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au
Early Offer and Parent Information Session – Tuesday 26 June at Chippendale
Tuesday 19 June 2018
Discover why studying at UTS will give you an edge! This event is open to Year 11 and 12 students, and their parents. Careers advisers and teachers are also welcome to attend. Registrations will open here in February.
Saturday 16 June
By registering to attend, you will receive advance info about performances, workshops and presentations for the day, event schedule, and after the event when recordings are available.
Applications for 2019 Bachelor & Diploma Courses are open from 2 July to 30 September.
As part of your online application you need to submit a Teacher Selector Statement which consists of a concise (approximately 1000 words) statement demonstrating your suitability to teaching. There is some great advice to help you write this statement here
NOTE: the advice could help you write similar statements required by other universities, not just ACU.
July 10 – North Sydney Campus
University Experience is a free program that gives you the opportunity to sample the degree of your choice. Get a taste of life at ACU by meeting academic staff and current students and trying out the course you’re interested in.
Regular volunteer work in your community – through a social justice organisation, sporting, performance, cultural or religious group – may be rewarded through our Community Achievers’ Program with entry into an undergraduate degree.
A successful CAP application means you could receive an offer as early as August to study at ACU. Being part of this CAP group also offers unique opportunities to enhance your leadership and volunteering skills, while you study with us.
Applications open Tuesday 1 May 2018 and close Tuesday 31 July 2018
July 12 | Strathfield Campus
University Experience is a free program that gives you the opportunity to sample the degree of your choice. Get a taste of life at ACU by meeting academic staff and current students – and trying out the course you’re interested in.
ACU’s new Passion For Business (P4B) program is not just about your ATAR – it’s about providing a unique opportunity for student’s with a passion for business. Are you a current Year 12 student studying a business related subject at school and want to gain an early competitive edge?
ACU believes passion and commitment to learning are important. Passion for Business is a guaranteed early entry program designed to nurture your learning passion and give you a step up in your future business career.
We understand you might need support to maintain sporting or performing excellence while studying. The Elite Athlete and Performer Program (EAPP) is designed to give you that support, and encourage excellence in both your sport/performing and academic life.
Future Student Applications are open year round.
Commences in 2019. The Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education degree has core studies that provide an extensive knowledge and skills base in human health, wellness and performance, with a specific focus on the role of sport, exercise and outdoor education.
How to make the right choice at High School to prevent issues later.
The Mathematical Association of NSW has put together a guide to selecting maths subjects for the HSC.
Read the guide here
Find out more here
Entry into undergraduate medicine degrees is highly competitive. Take these steps to make sure your application is considered.
Thinking of studying medicine, dentistry or health sciences? You need to know about UMAT.
UMAT stands for the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test. It’s a test that’s designed to help select students for undergraduate medicine and health science programs for participating universities.
If you’re in your final year of secondary school and want to enter a medicine or health science degree next year then you need to sit UMAT in 2018. It’s only held once a year.
In 2018 it will be held on Wednesday 25 July , 2018
Want to become a teacher? You could get paid to study and have a guaranteed job on graduation. Subscribe to their mailing list to find out more .
July 28 – Sydney
Join us at our Open Day in July and learn all about AIT, the creative industry and amazing opportunities available to you.
July 13 – Sydney & Canberra
AIE’s Industry Experience Days are a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry, what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.
June 20 | Sydney
AIT’s Info Night is perfect for those wanting to explore the endless opportunities available in the growing creative industry. This fun and interactive seminar is a great way to get further information on our curriculum, course requirements, study pathways. Our friendly staff & students will also be there to talk to and get advice from.
This workshop provides students with an introduction to desktop Special Effects compositing and motion graphics using Adobe After Effects.
These workshops will run every Thursday for five weeks beginning on May 3rd 2018 in Ultimo.
Our courses are the perfect way to learn new skills, have fun and make new friends and are taught by industry professionals at AFTRS’ state-of-the-art film, TV and radio studios in Sydney.
Jul 02 The Real Filmmaking Workshop: 13-17
Jul 09 AFTRS Trop Jr Filmmaking: 10-15
At NECA we’re here to help you complete a national qualification that supports a career in data/ communication, home automation, renewable energy, construction, the installation of lights, power, air conditioning, fire protection, building management systems and more.
They pay for everything, including your tools, and you’ll get a nationally recognised qualification.
80% of their apprentices graduate and 99% of graduates find a job in the first 3 months, with up to $91k starting salary.
This U.S. Government Website provides advice to students interested in applying to U.S. colleges and universities. Information includes how to apply, testing, financial aid, visas, and more. The U.S. Consulate General in Sydney has an EducationUSA Centre, and students, parents and career advisers can make appointments to visit the centre.
The main changes to the recruitment process include no minimum academic requirement, introduction of a University Certificate in Workforce Essentials, the entrance exam is now known as the Police Entrance Exam, copies of transcripts and other mandatory documents need to be certified by a Justice of the Peace, online application via JobsNSW and a case office will contact applicants once applications are received.
The police force is recruiting, and they’ve launched a new Facebook page.
They’re also running info sessions and practice sessions for the Physical Capacity Test.
Recruitment Information Session – Parramatta COMING SOON
Saturday 16 June 9.00am – 12.00pm
Find out more
NSW Parliament has passed reforms which increase the training requirement for Real Estate Agents. The previous course took 5 days (or less), but now recruits will need to complete more units and undergo 12 months industry experience before they can become a Licence holder.
Australian Defence Force Academy applications are now open. To avoid having to do the application when you are busy with year 12 exams, think about starting your application soon!
2-4 June ICC Darling Harbour
Skills Show Australia 2018 provides visitors with an opportunity to discover future careers through interactive events, demonstrations and competitions. It aims to equip young Australians with the knowledge to make an informed choice about their future career options. The Skills Show also provides them with a unique chance to network with the hundreds of industry and educational experts.
There are robotics competitions, and Try’aSkill events, plus much more.
Register to attend (it’s free)
A resource that provides students and career advisers access to the relevant tools to explore career, education and employment options.
The 400+ job descriptions covered by the guide include information about personal requirements, education and training, employment opportunities and related jobs
A tax file number is a unique nine-digit number issued to individuals and organisations to help administer tax and other Australian Government systems. Students need a TFN before they can start any type of paid work.
For information on how to apply
Get your copy of the Career Guide by downloading it here
Sunday 17 June 2018 | 10am to 2pm | UNSW Sydney
Examinations are a great source of stress for students, but it doesn’t need to be this way. With the right advice and a solid study plan, you can reduce stress levels, cut down on study time and significantly improve examination marks!
Valued at over $150, this lecture is FREE when you make a $10 donation to The Fred Hollows Foundation on the day.
Book now
Start the new school year off right with these great tips for staying focused while studying.
This article features some smartphone apps that can help students to improve their study habits.
Think Education have produced a free eBook with tips on how to master your final year of school.
Edge Online is an online resource portal that provides exclusive resources designed to provide students with the best opportunities to optimise their Year 11 and 12 scores
Top Tips from Past Year 12 Students
Volunteering is a great way to give to your community, meet interesting people, and learn new skills. It can also be a great way to get some experience on your resume before you get a job.
Youth Central have some tips on finding a volunteering position and making sure you’re not being exploited in the role.
Support from family and key people in their life is important in helping young people through the process of thinking about and planning for their career.
As a parent or carer, four areas where you can provide practical support are self-awareness, opportunity awareness, decision making and transition support.
Choosing a job in an industry where they need more workers is usually a smart decision. Right now, most professions are adequately supplied with large numbers of qualified candidates competing for vacancies. There are shortages for architects, surveyors, sonographers, audiologists and veterinarians, and many trades need more qualified people.
Find out where more people are needed here
This website is for anyone interested in a career in sport and fitness. There is information about recommended qualifications and pathways, along with a list of available positions and courses.
This article from Deakin explores what an engineering degree can lead to in the current environment where what we know about manufacturing, business and career paths is all changing.
Our subject-specific lecture program will enable you to learn essential content and methods from the most qualified teachers in NSW.
Held at Macquarie University, UTS, University of Newcastle, and UOW.
Want to help your child prepare for their best possible marks, but not sure where to start? This guide was written with you in mind…
This article from Youth Central has some great tips on surviving and succeeding in Year 12. Start your year off right by thinking about how you’re going to balance your year.
The School for Excellence (TSFX) have put together a 36 page guide to help year 12 students achieve the best possible marks in end of school exams. The guide has advice about goal setting, managing stress and procrastination, time management skills, effective learning techniques, planning study timetables and more.
This page has electronic resources on a number of topics, including comparing universities by state or by degree. The information is all sourced from The Good Universities Guide 2018.
Check out the Construction Bullseye from MyFuture here.
Rather than pick just one career in construction, we’re going to take a good look at 5 different jobs over the next 5 weeks. Whether you’re building a house or an airport, just about every trade is represented on each worksite so it’s smart to get an idea of how they all fit together. Check out the Construction Bullseye from MyFuture here.
Brickies are in high demand, and if you love physical work and being outdoors then it could be the right path for you.
Video – Top 10 Reasons to Become a Bricklayer
Bricklayers work with different types of bricks and concrete blocks to build structures as part of the building process. The job is mostly outdoors, sometimes at heights, and like any other skill there’s more to it than meets the eye. You could find yourself working for a building company or another bricklayer, and you have the option to be your own boss once you’re qualified and call the shots.
Salary: Qualified bricklayers can generally command above Award wages. While it varies from state to state, you could expect to earn a good wage, especially as brickies are in such high demand.
Qualifications: You need an apprenticeship to become a certified bricklayer. Find out more here.
Where do I start? The Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation have a great suitability webpage – check it out here. If you think this sounds like you then look for a local apprenticeship (Google ‘Bricklaying apprenticeship’ and your location) or get in touch with your local TAFE.
Prefer to work with stone? Stonemasons can do much of the same work as brickies, but they also do more decorative, heritage and restoration work. Find out more about being a stonemason here.
Last Tuesday 29 May, Fr Richard Leonard SJ gave an inspiring presentation to a group of parents, students, staff and visitors, attempting to answer the question “Where the Hell is God?”
Fr Leonard addressed the topic from 6.00pm and then after dinner answered some very interesting questions from the audience. The evening concluded at 8.30pm.
Following are some comments from the Evaluation Sheets distributed at the end of the evening:
For those interested in Fr Richard Leonard’s books, including Where the Hell is God? (2010) Why Bother Praying? (2013) What are We Waiting For? (2014) What are we doing on earth for Christ’s sake? (2015) contact Paulist Press (www.paulist press.com).
I would like to thank the staff and students who assisted in making the event possible.
Fr Richard Leonard SJ
The Music Faculty staged a very impressive Music Showcase last Friday evening which played to a sold-out crowd. Congratulations to all of our student performers, who put on an entertaining program. The performers were:
Soloist
Oliver Ruse, Saxophone;
The Dominic Augoustis Quartet
Dominic Augoustis – Guitar; Simon Finnegan – Piano; Ryan Bakels – Drums; Luca Galeazzi – Bass Guitar
Simon Finnegan Quartet
Simon Finnegan – Piano; Ryan Bakels – Drums; Luca Galeazzi – Bass Guitar; Oliver Ruse – Saxophone
Brass Ensemble
Sachiel Bass, Yr 8; Guy Hammerschmidt, Yr 8; Daniel McSweeny, Yr 8; Harrison Palmer, Yr 9; Hugo Pizzol, Yr 8; James Occhiuto, Yr 9; Luke Stewart, Yr 8; Samuel Tsaousis, Yr 10; Alexander Woods, Yr 10
Guitar Ensemble
Liam Andrews, Yr 10; Luke Cochrane, Yr 10; Luca Giordano, Yr 10; Michael Hamill, Yr 10; Max Hammond, Yr 9; Thomas Jaeger, Yr 11; Sam Jagoe-Fisher, Yr 11; Dylan Purbrick, Yr 10; Chris Salem, Yr 10
Rock Band – Green
Benjamin Campbell, Yr 7; Campbell Groves, Yr 7; Evander Hudson, Yr 7; Xavier Schofield, Yr 7
Tour Choir
Liam Andrews, Yr 10; Sachiel Bass, Yr 8; Dante Bryan, Yr 9; Conor Cahill, Yr 9; Luke Cochrane, Yr 10; Hugo Defina Sperando, Yr 8; Remi Defina Sperando, Yr 11; Daniel Di Francesco, Yr 8; Lorenzo Di Napoli, Yr 8; Massimo Di Napoli, Yr 9; James Eveleigh, Yr 8; Jarod Garwood, Yr 8; Julian Ginnane, Yr 8; Lucas Giordano, Yr 10; Harrison Gippel, Yr 8; Saem Goffe, Yr 9;Guy Hammerschmidt, Yr 8; Max Hammond, Yr 9; Olivia Hassey, St Clare’s Yr 9; Thomas Jaeger, Yr 11; Charles Jaeger, Yr 9; Samuel Jagoe-Fisher, Yr 11; Alexander Jones, Yr 10; Hugh Marshall, Yr 11; Daniel McSweeny, Yr 8; Finbar Moss, Yr 8; James Occhiuto, Yr 9; Harrison Palmer, Yr 9; Hugo Pizzol, Yr 8; Jack Priddis, Yr 9; Dylan Purbrick, Yr 10; Christopher Salem, Yr 10; James Simpson, Yr 9; Luke Stewart, Yr 8; Zachary Straker, Yr 8; Samuel Tsaousis, Yr 10; Solomon Tuqiri, Yr 8; Eliot Vincent Hull, Yr 10; Alexander Woods, Yr 10
Matthew Coorey Concert Band
Nathan Barns, Yr 8; Angus Birrell, Yr 7; Jay Briggs, Yr 7; Mitchell Cahill, Yr 7; Andrew Custodio, Yr 8; Thomas Gleeson, Yr 7; Sean Govender, Yr 7; Riley Hassey, Yr 7; Carter Hjorring, Yr 7; Alistair Isaac, Yr 7; Pia Kostakis, St Clare’s Yr 10; Freddie Le Vay, Yr 7; Hugh McDonald, Yr 7; Andrew Moloney, Yr 7; Paul Muir, Yr 7; Mei Owen, St Clare’s Yr 7; Mackenzie Palmer, Yr 7; Matteo Paolella, Yr 7; Liam Russell, Yr 7; James Sonego, Yr 7; Declan Strong, Yr 7; Sophia Ugarte, St Clare’s Yr 7; Caleb Urquhart, Yr 7; Leila Vanderkemp, St Clares Yr 7; John Walsh, Yr 7; Darcy Welfare, Yr 7; Iggy Westwood, Yr 7; Achilles Zanapalis, Yr 8
Waterford Concert Band
Lucas Atherton, Yr 6; Harry Ballesty, Yr 5; Zander Bass, Yr 5; Akiva Loye Blinkhorn, Yr 5; James Birbas, Yr 6; Callum Bush-Brady, Yr 5; Romeo Cappadona, Yr 6; Max Fischer, Yr 6; Jameson Hinds, Yr 6; Nicholas Hjorring, Yr 5; Zachary Hodges, Yr 6; Billy Hodgson, Yr 6; Lachlan Isaac, Yr 5; Jeremy Jos Rolland, Yr 6; Lachlan Rowney, Yr 5; Marcus Kastrissios, Yr 6; Henry Kidd, Yr 6; Oakley Lamb, Yr 5; Oscar Melder, Yr 6; Campbell McCarthy, Yr 6; James Nestor, Yr 6; Thomas Park, Yr 6; William Priddis, Yr 5; Thomas Read, Yr 5; Mark Rede, Yr 5; Dylan Scott-Terrie, Yr 6; Dominic Schofield, Yr 5; Benjamin Stahle, Yr 6; William Sweetman, Yr 6
Tour Jazz Ensemble
Sachiel Bass, Yr 8; Dante Bryan, Yr 9; Conor Cahill, Yr 9; Remi Defina Sperando, Yr 11; Lorenzo Di Napoli, Yr 8; Massimo Di Napoli, Yr 9; James Eveleigh, Yr 8; Julian Ginnane, Yr 8; Harrison Gippel, Yr 8; Guy Hammerschmidt, Yr 8; Alexander Jones, Yr 10; Daniel McSweeny, Yr 8; Finbar Moss, Yr 8;James Occhiuto, Yr 9; Harrison Palmer, Yr 9; Hugo Pizzol, Yr 8; Samuel Tsaousis, Yr 10; Solomon Tuqiri, Yr 8; Eliot Vincent Hull, Yr 10; Alexander Woods, Yr 10
Cantores
Romeo Cappadonna, Yr 5; Flynn Cooley, Yr 5; Lachlan Isaac, Yr 5; Lucius McFarlane, Yr 5; Ricky Meyrick, Yr 5; Sean O’Neill, Yr 5; Joshua Tsoukalas, Yr 5; Yannick Hott, Yr 5; Constantine Iatrou, Yr 5; Lachlan Rowney, Yr 5; Jett Lenzo, Yr 5; Orlando Maisenbacher, Yr 5; Thomas Read, Yr 5; Dominic Schofield, Yr 5; Sebastian Barrett, Yr 5; Charlie Cooke, Yr 5; Max Edwards, Yr 5; Oliver Farrugia, Yr 5; Louis Agius, Yr 5; Hamish Baldock, Yr 5; Harry Bowcock, Yr 5; Samuel Frain, Yr 5; Fox Stapleton, Yr 5; Liam Gabriel, Yr 6 Henry Kidd, Yr 6 Tom Park, Yr 6 Aiden Adams, Yr 6 Matthew Frost, Yr 6; Marcus Kastrissios, Yr 6; Orlando Smithers-Haines, Yr 6; Henry Whitehouse, Yr 6; Harry Hookings, Yr 6; Jeremy Jos-Rolland, Yr 6; Campbell McCarthy, Yr 6; Campbell Porteus, Yr 6; James Dyson Merwe, Yr 6; Angus Kimber, Yr 6; Lucas Atherton, Yr 6; James Birbas, Yr 6; William Boot, Yr 6; Otto Hulewicz, Yr 6; James Nestor, Yr 6; Lucas Parker, Yr 6
Cliff Goodchild Concert Band
Maya Arnall, St Clare’s Yr 10; Dante Bryan, Yr 9; Jemma Bennett, St Clare’s Yr 10; Mark Brbot, Yr 11; Allan Cannes, Yr 12; Thomas Carey, Yr 11; Remi Defina Sperando, Yr 11; Joshua Gleeson, Yr 10; Harrison Gippel, Yr 8; Guy Hammerschmidt, Yr 8; Gabriel Kidston, Yr 10; Nicholas Lane, Yr 11; Damian Lin, Yr 12; Angus McPherson, Yr 11; James Occhiuto, Yr 9; Harrison Palmer, Yr 9; Hugo Pizzol, Yr 8; Oliver Ruse, Yr 11; Flynn Schulz, Yr 12; Andrew Tinellis, Yr 11; Mack Trustrum, Yr 8; Samuel Tsaousis, Yr 10; Paris Valenzuela, Yr 10; Eliot Vincent Hull, Yr 10; Alexander Woods, Yr 10
Tour Concert Band
Sachiel Bass, Yr 8; Dante Bryan, Yr 9; Conor Cahill, Yr 9; Hugo Defina Sperando, Yr 8; Remi Defina Sperando, Yr 11; Daniel Di Francesco, Yr 8; Lorenzo Di Napoli, Yr 8; Massimo Di Napoli, Yr 9; James Eveleigh, Yr 8; Jarod Garwood, Yr 8; Julian Ginnane, Yr 8; Harrison Gippel, Yr 8; Saem Goffe, Yr 9; Guy Hammerschmidt, Yr 8; Olivia Hassey, St Clare’s Yr 9; Hugh Marshall, Yr 11; Daniel McSweeny, Yr 8; James Occhiuto, Yr 9; Harrison Palmer, Yr 9; Hugo Pizzol, Yr 8; Jack Priddis, Yr 9; Luke Stewart, Yr 8; Zachary Straker, Yr 8; Samuel Tsaousis, Yr 10; Solomon Tuqiri, Yr 8; Eliot Vincent Hull, Yr 10; Alexander Woods, Yr 10
The event is a fundraiser for the College’s Music Tour visiting Austria, Hungary and Italy, departing on 28 June returning on 12 July 2018. We were successful in raising over $8,000. These funds go towards the cost of tour clothing and hiring of additional equipment for performances overseas.
The event was only possible with the continued support of our parents and staff. Special thanks to the following: Chris Balkizas, Anne Fahy, Susannah Pinter, Michelle Rollins, Daniel Williams, Chris Blenkinsopp, Keiran Kossenberg, Audrey Coupe, Music Tutors, Music Supporters Club, Maintenance Team.
A reminder to parents and carers who would like to contribute to the school’s next strategic plan to complete our survey before Monday 4 June. The purpose of this survey is to enable you to provide your views on the future directions for Waverley College. Ultimately, your responses will contribute directly to the development of a strategic plan that will drive the College’s work from 2019 to 2023.
The survey has been developed from the responses of focus groups conducted in late Term 1 at the College with students, teachers, parents and the school executive. The College Board will also be consulted in this process. Your responses are confidential.
Survey link is:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Waverley_College_Strategic_Planning_Survey
On Monday afternoon our Year 7 Student Representative Council were invited to the ABC studios in Ultimo to participate in the Q&A Behind the News special. While none of our questions were selected for discussion by the panel of adolescent experts we had great seats in the live studio audience and you will no doubt see a sea of blue blazers when the episode goes to air.
The evening provided a valuable behind the scenes look at a Television recording in operation. It also gave our boys an opportunity to reflect upon their own views and ideas in relation to the topics of; lowering the voting age, you tube and the cyber generation and bullying and mental health.
The Q&A Behind the News episode will be broadcast on Tuesday 5 June at 6.30pm on ABC and iView. Be sure to tune in!
Year 7 SRC at the ABC
I attended the 2018 Sydney Catholic Schools’ Conference for Primary & Secondary Principals of the Eastern Region held in Bowral on Thursday and Friday this week.
The Conference looked at the distinctive nature of our Christian narrative, using insights from Joseph Campbell and Jordan Peterson. Joseph Campbell’s best known book is The Hero With a Thousand Faces and Jordan Peterson’s detailed examination of story is called Maps of Meaning. Using the hero’s journey as a map for meaning, we reflected upon some of the key elements of leadership.
The special guest speaker at the Conference, Fr Geoffrey Plant is currently Parish Priest of St Michael’s Lane Cove. His ministry has been in education at secondary and tertiary levels, but parish work is his first love. Fr Geoff has written a range of texts including Embracing the Word, a series of books that look at the gospel readings for Sundays and places them within the context of the community. Releasing the Captive, Welcoming the Outsider and Ascending the Mountain have also been published to great acclaim and have become useful tools for homilists and anyone wanting to become more familiar with the gospel readings for Sundays. He is also well known for his prolific Youtube content which is a blend of homily and information that has to date attracted over 170,000 views.
On Thursday 31 May, 45 of our Year 11 students attended the Prevention of Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y) Program. The Program involves a full day excursion to the Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney.
Participants spent the day walking in the footsteps of Emergency Department and Emergency Services. They met the Police, the doctors, the nurses, the surgeons, the social workers, physiotherapists and occupational therapists who spend their days helping people piece their lives back together following an incident.
The boys were taught that in this world there a very few real “accidents”. Every day these dedicated men and women see tragic events with life changing consequences typically for young men. Almost all of these incidents are preventable. “Live once think twice” was the motto. The challenge for our boys is to think before they act and to take care of their mates and those that they care about and help them to make better choices as well.
Unfortunately at this stage due to a restructuring of the way the program is provided, 2018 is the last time that Waverley will be invited to Royal North Shore Hospital. There is a proposal to offer this service out of St Vincent’s, however, nothing is confirmed as yet.
If you wish for Waverley boys to continue accessing this invaluable experience in 2019 and beyond then help us by showing your support. Please email me a short statement advocating for the continuation of this program or the expansion and provision of this program in the Eastern suburbs to mporter@waverley.nsw.edu.au.
At our mid-year prefect’s assembly on Thursday I announced that the College has signed a partnership agreement with the GO Foundation which will commence in 2019.
The College believes this is an exciting opportunity as we continue to play our part in ‘closing the gap’ and meet our strategic target of ensuring more indigenous students have the opportunity of a Catholic education in the Edmund Rice Tradition at Waverley.
Founded by Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin (pictured) the GO Foundation began its focus on education in 2014.
The foundation seeks to support students through the GO Ecosystem, a three-way collaboration with Career Trackers and AIME, supported by corporate Australia, schools and universities and Indigenous organisations working to create a brighter future for Indigenous Australians.
The GO Ecosystem is based on the concept that by working together, they can empower Indigenous Australian youth to change their own lives. With its trusted partners, and with culture at the heart of everything they do, providing mentoring, leadership, networks and support to GO students on their journey from Kindergarten to Employment.
The College looks forward to this taking our first steps in the long term partnership.
It is the expectation that each student at the College uses their College Diary each lesson.
Student diaries develop organisation and better communication skills. With diaries being a part of the classroom experience, students are more likely to keep track of their assignments, set personal goals, and enhance communication between teachers, students and parents. The four main ways the College Diary can enhance learning are as follows:
Improves Organisation
Organisation does not come easily to many student’s students. It requires a conscious effort and a great deal of planning; qualities that some of our boys lack. Most often students get confused and anxious with having to keep up and plan for their many classes, assignments, test dates and so forth. Due to lack of organisation, students’ work or grades often suffer.
The College Diary provides an easy an easy method of taking note of their commitments and deadlines. It gives them a systematic approach to recording necessary information on a daily basis. These are then referred to over the course of time, enabling students to prepare and be ready with their class requirements and activities.
Teachers assist by using the College Diary as part of the conclusion of each lesson as part of our learning routine.
Tracks Achievements
The College Diary allows students to keep track of their goals. They can use the diary to write down their to-do lists and goals. As they accomplish goals throughout the week, they are able to build momentum and get inspired to work harder. Goal setting is a great skill to learn for school work as well as succeeding in life after school.
Enhances Student Responsibility
Having a diary gives students freedom to plan, organise and keep track of their work to the best of their abilities and requirements. This has a dual benefit in that it increases the student’s accountability to the commitments planned as well as provides them with a structure that contributes to their success. Using their diary, students are able to take full responsibility and accountability to complete their work.
Promotes Communication
There is always a chance for miscommunication to take place when conveying information to parents through students. The use of the College Diary helps to overcome this challenge as it serves as an excellent line of communication between students, parents and teachers. The diary includes key information about the College and our policies.
Diaries can have a separate section allowing teacher-parent communication. Teachers can write regarding student performance, dates for school activities or about school policies, while parents can use the space to inquire about the student or inform the teacher about any need or difficulty faced by the student.
Using the College Diary in the classroom can help students stay on track and succeed to the best of their ability.
Sunday 27th May we celebrated the Feast of the Holy Trinity, which is the first Sunday after Pentecost. It celebrates the most Holy Trinity, one God in three persons. We acknowledge our faith in this every time we begin a prayer. This is the foundation of our faith as Christians. We look at the Holy Trinity like that of the clover, each petal represents one part of the whole.
Let us Pray
In the name of the Father, we live by your words.
In the name of the Son, we live by your example.
In the name of the Holy Spirit, we live with your guidance.
To the one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit that our lives may bear witness to our faith.
Father, you sent your Word to bring us truth and your Spirit to make us holy. Through them we come to know the mystery of your life. Help us to worship you, one God in three Persons, by proclaiming and living our faith in you. We ask you this, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, true and living, for ever and ever.
Amen.
St Mary of the Cross: Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Rice: Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts: Forever
It has been two weeks since I announced my health status to the community and the outpouring of support, thoughts and prayers being offered and sent through has brought me to this point of needing to write a heartfelt word of thanks. I have been literally moved to tears by some of the things that have been said and done for me over the past two weeks.
My chemo has begun, and despite already some days that it is best I am not a school, all has not been nearly as daunting as I was first lead to believe. However, I am under no illusions that the journey will get tougher, despite many guarantees that there is a lot they can do with this cancer these days, there are some significantly difficult parts to the journey to come. I know it is still many months to go to work through the full process and there will be some much longer periods of absence from you all that will be expected. I know my health is in good hands and I will do my best with what I can control.
Apart from my gratitude for the many emails, cards and words of care and concern shown from families, parents, staff and boys, the card and gift that was delivered to my office by Jade Stapleton on Tuesday literally blew me away. I have never in my teaching career, starting way back in 1980 when I walked through the gates of Teachers College in Strathfield, received a more generous and loving gift from a community I have worked in. The card alone with its words of encouragement and support from hundreds of people in our community brought tears to my eyes. I was speechless, to say the least, but have found the words now to thank you all for such amazing love, support and generosity. This will help release some of the pressures being faced by my family at this time, especially by my beautiful wife, Lisa, who in many ways has to wear the brunt of this disease as my carer; my rock and my encouragement on my low days, knowing full well this is her safety net to be strong when I am struggling to be so, yet knowing full well it is not all good days for her also.
I can’t thank you enough and will continue to do what I can for the school whether here or at home. Waverley College has been my second home; a caring community and a place that has given me a sense of worth. If I didn’t know or appreciate this enough before, I certainly know it now. Thank you! God bless you all.
This week marks the end of Mr Gill’s 5-week stint as the Assistant Director of Mission in the Junior School. This is the first time Mr Gill has filled in in this position and he has done a great job over a very busy few weeks. From May Procession, Mother’s Day Mass and participating in and overseeing the Parish Confirmation Program, Mr Gill has managed a very demanding schedule and done so magnificently. He has shown a real enthusiasm for the role and spent many hours organising and co-ordinating these events. He has managed to negotiate all the challenges and has left everything in great shape for Mr Ghattas to take over once again next week on his return from his combined paternity and long service leave.
One of my favourite parts of my week is the Tuesday and Thursday Help Sessions run in the Art Room. It just gives boys a chance to willingly come and work on tasks they may need help on; ask for help; get shown how to do things on their laptops; work with friends who will happily show them how to do things; some come just to chill out and work on some approved websites with their friends. The room is full of happy boys doing their work, helping others and sharing pleasant conversation. Many leave feeling they have released a burden; problem solved and heads held high.
I get to share in some of the conversations in the room and it was lovely to have a boy comment to me how glad he was to have his dad home. I enquired as to what he meant by this. He then explained his dad was a journalist and had just returned from Afghanistan after working on a number of stories. He told me how his dad had been circling Kabul in a Black Hawk Helicopter and a few other interesting titbits.
It made me think about what our boys’ mums and dads were up to whilst their sons are in our care. How hard you all work out there to offer the boys the experience to come to Waverley. How nice was it to share this boy’s story and the simple love and appreciation he showed having his dad back home again.
A big thanks to all of our mums and dads for all you do each day for your children to give them the love and care they deserve and special experiences in life.
NSW CIS AFL Bateman Bay 2018 – Nate Smith and Henry Kidd
We were lucky enough to have two of our AFL boys, Nate Smith and Henry Kidd, take part in the PSSA State Carnival in Bateman’s Bay last week. After three days and five hard fought games CIS made it into the Grand Final. Here they then became the 2018 NSWPSSA AFL Champions by winning a thrilling final over Sydney North. That is a notable effort, but the story of how they got there is even better as, they were far from sure things early in the competition.
The carnival began with great weather and a beautiful day for some footy! 286 students from 13 different School Sport Associations from across NSW participated for the three days from Tuesday 22nd until Thursday 24th May. Early on the CIS team must have thought they would struggle from third place in their pool after one win from their first three games, but as one of two best third place finishers they drew a Quarter Final Play-off against Sydney West who were a pool first place winner. This they won and headed to a Semi Final against an old foe, Sydney East, who had already beaten them on day one. From here they won every game and claimed the title by defeating the, up to then, undefeated Sydney North Team – what an effort! CIS had two boys then selected into the PSSA State team from two of our other NSW CIS schools.
Round 1: CIS 2.7.19 def Mackillop 1.4.10
Round 2: CIS 4.5.29 def by Sydney East 8.4.52
Round 3: CIS 4.1.25 def by Riverina 4.6.30
Round 4: CIS 4.1.25 def Sydney West 2.4.16
Semi Final B: CIS 4.4.28 def Sydney East 2.2.14
GRAND FINAL: CIS 4.1.25 def Sydney North 2.4.16
This was Sydney North’s first loss in the tournament and a very proud NSW CIS team, with its two Waverley Representatives held up the cup – CIS wins the Bob Bevan Trophy.
Thank you to South Coast School Sports Association for the organising of the carnival together with Team Management, State Personnel, Umpires, parents and spectators who supported the event.
It is always lovely when a member of the public makes contact with us about the small things that can make their day. We are very grateful for moments when beautiful words like this come in on email. This was sent from a man who works for a law firm:
I am not sure if you are the correct person to whom I should pass this information however I wanted to compliment a Waverley College student.
Earlier this week, a number of adults were waiting for an early morning bus in Rockdale. A young student dressed in the Waverly College uniform (and with the school branded backpack) had clearly been waiting the longest/was first in line. As the bus pulled up, he politely deferred entry to all of the adults so that we could board first.
The name tag on his backpack seemed to read ‘Jett Lenzo’. Rare and lovely to see such polite behaviour from a young student; Jett is a credit to your school.
Regards (Name withheld)
What a Morning – A World Record attempt for ‘Most Beanies on a Beach’ – Great involvement from JS Boys and Staff – Over $3,000 raised by the Junior School – $15,000 school wide – And wonderful support for one of our own and his family and a GREAT CAUSE. Oh, and yes that record attempt was successful – 3,629 people wearing beanies on the beach which easily surpassed the existing record. Over 300 Waverley boys from Year 5-12 were recorded in that number. Great job one and all. A real feel-good moment.
We are very lucky at Waverley to have some wonderful people who involve themselves in all sorts of charity work to support greater causes. Last week Sherri Falkinder, from the High School Library, coordinated the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in the school and made sure we got our own Junior School version. Sherri did a great job rallying all for one last fundraising effort for the week after already a big week of fundraising for the Mark Hughes Foundation – Beanies for Brain Cancer. With donations as well as the boys ‘spare change’ $1376.75 was raised for the Cancer Council.
Thank you, Sherri, for making it possible for the Junior School to be part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.
We appreciate all you did to make our recess so enjoyable as well as providing us with the opportunity to support this great cause. Congratulations on your wonderful efforts across the College.
Akiva Loye-Blinkhorn
We are very lucky to have such a motivated student body when it comes to doing for others. Last week we had a very public show of support for charity – and that was great for our community and all involved, but some choose to go about their charity work quietly without drawing much attention to themselves.
Last year at Year 5 orientation we all met Akiva Loye-Blinkhorn, now in 5 Green and his long hair. Akiva, with the encouragement of his family, was growing his hair to donate it for a cancer wig. Akiva’s goal was to grow his hair to 35cm and this took him nearly three years to do so. At the end of Term 1 2018 he achieved his goal. He has not sort publicity or a fuss. In fact I have had to chase the story out of him, but I just love this story and had to share it.
It was great to have the staff and boys back safely from Canberra after another successful mission to our countries’ capital. I especially would like to thank the staff for putting so much effort into the week for the boys and their willingness to give up so much of their precious family time to make it happen.
Special mention must go to Mr Meadley, who is already back and preparing the 2019 trip. He works tirelessly to make sure this is not just an educational experience, but one where boys have plenty of wonderful memories and some fun along the way. This is achieved through the two-night activities of Laser Zone and Ten Pin Bowling, but sometimes the opportunity for a great moment and memory comes from others. Here is what happened to Jett O’Halloran; the boys’ in his bus group and some unsuspecting visiting schools in the hospitality area of Parliament House. Jett’s parents have given permission for the story to be shared:
How my Grandfather Tricked Me
As part of our Year 6 trip we all went to Parliament House where my grandfather works for the federal police. When we were about to go into the school hospitality area for a snack, my grandfather walked up to me and gave me a black handbag, which he told me was a birthday present for my mum. I thought this was a bit strange because mum’s birthday was a little while ago. The Waverley boys were enjoying their afternoon tea along with two other schools when my grandfather, two police officers and a police dog came into the hospitality area. All the students were asked to put their bags on the ground and stand against the walls as the dog was going to do a search. The golden Labrador started sniffing the children from the other schools and their bags and slowly he made his way around to the Waverley boys. When the dog got to me, he walked right passed but then he came back and sat down right in front of me. When the dog sits down like that, it means the dog has smelt something. The police officer threw a toy for the dog which was a wrapped-up towel to reward him for finding it. But it wasn’t over for me! The police officer told me to go to the corner of the room and my class thought I was going to be in big trouble. Then I saw my grandfather filming all of it and I realised I had been pranked! Afterwards everyone got to play with the dog and throw the toy for him.
NB: No one was hurt in this incident and the police had advised the other school staff of the prank. It did catch a few of our boys off guard, but staff were on the lookout for anyone who got startled by the moment. All was taken in good fun and yet another Canberra memory was filed in the vault.
Mr Meadley gets the final word on Canberra here and it is always nice to hear how the boys are appreciated in the community when we take them on trips like this:
In regards to our Waverley boys, I received nothing but compliments through the trip. Questacon made a point of pulling me aside (front desk) and making it clear our boys were ‘outstanding’. Gold Creek Tourist Resort owner and manager (Steve) thoroughly looks forward to hosting our Waverley boys. Murrays coach drivers give Waverley glowing praise to the extent of requesting me to book them as the drivers for the following years. The evening venues (Laser Zone and Tenpin) also noted how appreciative they were of our boys’ behaviour.
Last Sunday children from parishes right across Sydney attended a special Confirmation Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral. We had a large number of boys involved. One of the organisers sent us this lovely email about our Year 6 Student Joseph Vonwiller:
Just letting you know that Joseph Vonwiller gave the thank you speech to Archbishop Fisher and the bishops at Confirmation yesterday. He read clearly, was word perfect and he was confident especially as he was reading in front of over 1200 people. He was very impressive, receiving spontaneous applause from everyone.
Kind Regards
Anne-Marie Snelling
Sacramental Coordinator St Brigid’s Coogee
The next Confirmation lesson will be on Friday 1st of June from 7:30am to 8:15am in the 6 Blue Classroom with Mr Gill in Week 5 – Mr Ghattas will take over on his return in Week 6 (Thursday) 7:30am to 8:15am and Week 7 (Friday) in the 5 Blue Classroom.
It’s not often a boy gets two special mentions in the one Newsletter but we would all like to wish Jett Lenzo all the very best of luck as he heads to Queensland over the long weekend. Jett will be representing NSW at the Australian National Judo Championships on Saturday 9th June on the Gold Coast. Jett will be contesting the Junior Boys U/46kg weight division. We wish you every success for the challenge ahead.
This flyer is from Mrs Tunks, who is on this committee, for the launch night for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Eastern Suburbs Sub-Branch. There will be children’s authors speaking so it may be of interest for some parents. This night is for adults (it isn’t a children’s event).
Thank you to Mrs Rollins, Mr Williams, Mrs Pinter and all the music staff for all the work with the boys for the Music Showcase. An event on much earlier in the year than normal and running into Canberra week for the Junior School was problematic when it came to getting time for rehearsals and all in the one room at the one time. Despite all this, the show went on and was a great success and the boys did well from what I am lead to believe. We don’t know how Mrs Rollins does it. I am very thankful to staff for releasing students when possible to squeeze in the all-important practices to make it all a success. Special mention to Tracie Ryan and Jenny Hoare who went along to help organise the boys and support the Music Staff in their efforts on the night.
A number of our Year 6 boys participated in the National Simultaneous Storytelling in the High School Library recently. It was great for them to share some time with our Preschool students. Many thanks to Nate Smith, Lachlan Miranda, Zachary Duane, Cormac Morris and Sonny Mori for being involved.
ONE DAY TO GO: The Great Book Swap is on tomorrow, Friday 1st of June. This is a new event for the Junior School and will run at lunch time. The idea is boys bring an old much-loved book from home and swap it for another one for the donation of a gold coin. Lacey House will also be running a cake stall on the day, so please bring your money with you. The money will also go towards the Indigenous Literacy Program.
The Great Book Swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading in our local community and raise much-needed funds for remote Indigenous communities. The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for another, for a gold coin donation. Last year, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation raised over $190,000 from the Great Book Swap and this year their goal is to raise $300,000 to gift 30,000 new books to remote communities who have few to none. After all, how can you learn to read without books?
Please also feel free to support the event by donating any good quality books you may have at home (The cut off for books to arrive at school was today Thursday 31st May – please deliver them to the Library where they will have a slip with your details inserted – We still can take a few late entries).
We are aware of a problem with the booking system and it is being looked at. In the meantime, please book through Mrs Coupe who will prepare a list of boys for attendance.
Homework Club will continue in the Junior School Library in Term Two, with a minor change. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, but not Wednesday due to the fact that all boys will be involved in Sports Training on each Wednesday throughout the term. Parents are asked to strictly adhere to the 4.30pm pick up time. The expectation of the boys attending the Homework Club is that they study quietly on work required to be completed for school. There will be a teacher on duty each day.
Winter Training goes until Week 3 of Term 3. At this point Homework Club will run again from Monday to Thursday inclusive.
Learn to be a chess champion! Coaching for students at Waverley College (Junior School) is held on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.
Learning and playing chess helps children develop their logical thinking and problem-solving skills, improves their concentration and focus, while also being a great source of enjoyment. Activities include group lessons on a demonstration chess board or interactive whiteboard, puzzle solving and fun practice games.
Students earn merit awards by making checkmates, or by displaying skills and positive qualities, which all good chess players strive to develop.
If your child is interested in taking part, you can collect an enrolment form from the school office, or email enrol@sydneyacademyofchess.com.au for a copy. For all enquiries, please contact Sydney Academy of Chess on (02) 9745 1170.
The boys thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity offered to them to be involved in the trials for the 2018 NSW CIS Touch Team. Unfortunately, none were successful, but we congratulate Monty Armstrong, Thomas McKenna and Ethan Ginnane for trying out.
The second stage of the NSW CIS Rugby trial selections were held this week. Five Waverley boys were selected for the IPSHA squad several weeks ago to attend. James Nestor, Christian Robbins, Aston Owens and Ethan Ginnane competed over two days of trials on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Two boys, Christian and James were invited back to the second trial on Wednesday. Unfortunately neither boy made it to the final NSW CIS Squad, but these were very noteworthy efforts to get that close to a squad that were last year’s State Champions
It was unfortunate that our fifth selected player Eden Byrd had to pull out of the trials as he has recently been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his heel. It is not the best of timing for poor Eden who, up to now, was having a stellar year on the sport’s fields of his school this year. We wish Eden a speedy recovery.
All Year 5 boys had a Google Doc shared with them this week to list down their interest in the 2019 Armidale Rugby Tour. We are looking for 40 players to fill the positions listed. We will choose from both current Year 5, U10 & U11 Rugby Squads for the U12 Tournament in Armidale in 2019. U10 boys will need parent permission to play in an U12 Tournament. A detailed permission note will be coming home shortly. To be up for selection you must:
Selection is being carried out now by all coaches as you play your 2018 season on both Saturday School Games and Wednesday Colour Competition. We select only 40 players so there is no guarantee that by having your name on the list you will make the squad.
We do this now as to leave the selection to 2019 would not allow interested parents to organise accommodation as this weekend is always University Graduation and Rugby Tournament in Armidale in the one weekend.
If there are any boys currently playing rugby outside of school who would be interested we will let you have a trial at Colour Comp Rugby in the coming weeks – to be advised. If selected then you would be expected to play rugby in 2019. Squad announcements will not take place until the end of the 2018 season.
Sport at Waverley College is an exciting activity that involves every student at all different levels. We are now up to our third game of our Saturday Winter Sports Program and the excitement and energy is clearly visible.
Waverley College’s Co-Curricular Directorate is using a free app again this winter for all football and rugby teams and their supporters. ‘Team App’ is a platform that will allow our football community to improve communication by integrating everything one needs to know about football at Waverley College including:
• News
• Fixtures
• Competition Ladders
• Selection News
• Player Profiles
• Live Scores
• Photos
So if you would like to access this information on your device or smart phone simply download this free App. Team App is available on both Apple and Android devices. Once you have done this search for Waverley College Football or Rugby. The College will then authenticate you giving access.
Homework Club at the Junior School
A reminder that Homework Club is held in the Junior School library each Monday-Thursday from 3.00pm-4.30pm. It is the expectation that boys using this service are working or reading.
Please remember the details to get pictures on the Waverley Sport Facebook Page and Waverley Sport Messenger.
You can contact Lindsay through the Facebook Page; Facebook Messenger or at his website: lindsayjordan1122@hotmail.com :This email is best to use if you have many photos to share with him – Please let him know via Messenger if you have emailed him as he only uses this address for photos. If you have just small numbers of photos then attach them directly to Messenger Service with a message.
It would help if as many parents as can LIKE the page as Lindsay wants to put a lot more focus on the Junior School teams this year. He will also add any reports we send about games.
Our Saturday Sports Program is a competitive and extremely well run under the umbrella of IPSHA . We have and always will take pride in the way that our students participate and behave both on and off the field. We do not apologise for expecting high standards of students. We stress continually the need to accept the referee’s decisions and to value sportsmanship.
Very simply we ask all involved to show respect to your opponents and the officials. Remember without them there would be no game.
I’ve included below the Code of Behaviour that we follow at the Junior School. It would be appreciated if you could take the time to read through it with your son before the next Saturday game.
The role of the host school / convenor is to be clearly defined (i.e. responsibilities re provision of umpires, referees, sportsmanship, barracking, courtesy etc.) Host School (i.e. staff, children and parents) should welcome visitors to the school grounds.
Complaints concerning the conduct of games should not be made during or after the game. They should be referred to one’s Head of Junior School and any action should be left to his/her discretion.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should parents contact schools directly.
Last Friday, 25 May, 2018, the O’Connor House Mass, was celebrated by Oscar Aguilera, OSM (who is standing in for College Chaplain Fr Bernie Thomas while he is on pilgrimage to the Holy Land). The Gospel (Matthew 9:18-19, 23-26), which was acted out by O’Connor students, mirrored the message Speak through Action, the theme which our Year 12 Leaders have chosen for 2018. O’Connor Prefect of Spirituality James Bodkin connected this theme with life at Waverley College in his Reflection.
Other features of this Mass included the Entry Procession and Gospel Procession, while the Communion Reflection Song, If You’re Out There by John Legend, aptly connected to the idea that actions speak louder than words. I would like to thank the staff and students responsible for their organisation and specific roles during the Mass. I would also like to thank Mr Barr, Head of O’Connor House, for his assistance, as well as the parents who attended the O’Connor House Mass.
This is the motto that the Class of 2018 has selected to signify what we believe is an imperative mentality. A mentality that refers to the actions of Jesus two thousand years ago, recorded in the Gospels. In the previous reading, Jesus was ridiculed for his attitude towards the child’s life, publicly embarrassed before all who were assembled. “They laughed at him”. It would have been easy for Jesus to back away at that point, and let his hopes remain only hopes, never transcending into an taken action. Yet this was not the case, Jesus followed his thoughts through action, restoring life in the young boy. Speaking is easy, actions are much harder and are more likely to reveal the true belief. People either communicate with their words or through their actions. Whether we decide to say we will do something means nothing without the right plan and actions that are required to follow. How would you react if you saw a new kid alone would you just stand back or are you going to be the one to speak and then act according so that he feels included? Are you going to be the person to point out things like vandalism and actually take action in positive way?
Will you be the one who comes up with the ways to make Waverley college a better place or spend your days complaining about what can be made better? I put the question to you, will you stand up and be the one who will speak through your actions?
Last Thursday, 24 May, Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians, Mr Hearne and Mr Davis accompanied Year 9 Student Representative Council (SRC) students to St Mary’s Cathedral for the Sydney Archdiocesan School’s Mass to celebrate this feast. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP was the Principal Celebrant of the Mass and he spoke of Mary’s significance to Australian Catholics symbolised in the naming of St Mary’s Cathedral and also in the beautiful painting of Our Lady of the Southern Cross (artist: Paul Newton). I would like to thank the following Year 9 SRC Students for representing Waverley College at this Mass:
Conor Boyd-Boland, Tom Cahill, Thomas Colman, William Gibson, Charles Harris, James Hoggett, Patrick Hoggett, Cooper O’Donnell, Lachlan Smith
Last weekend our Year 7, 10 and Opens teams made the long journey to Hornsby to take on Barker College.With many of the teams making changes to their starting eleven due to injured players, teams were ready to work together and take on Barker. Most of the games were evenly matched with Waverley winning some and Barker winning some.
After the previous weeks success against Cranbrook, Waverley travelled north to Hornsby where an undefeated Barker side awaited. With the commencement of the first half, Waverley had the better of a decent Barker side, creating a number of opportunities in front of goal. Waverley came close to opening the scoring as Mario Rebollo found himself on the end of a cross, although was unable to convert. As halftime drew closer the scores looked to be locked at 0-0, before Barker scored a scrappy goal in the final minutes of the first half. 1-0 Barker.
The second half began and Waverley were looking for a quick response. However, Barker extended their lead through a penalty after their number 9 was brought down in the box. Waverley continued to work hard and look for a way back into the match, pressing the Barker defence and placing them under pressure. This then lead to one of the Barker centre backs playing a classy through-ball to the striker who calmly lobbed the ball over the keepers head to make the score 3-0. Barker again extended their lead after a corner was not initially cleared, leaving the ball to fall at a red players feet, who somehow managed to squeeze the ball into the back of the Waverley net. Marcus Cowan made an immediate impact after being introduced to the game, beating his defender on a number of occasions. He was then rewarded for his toil with a very well finished goal. The match quickly ended with Barker prevailing as 4-1 victors.
The after match function saw a momentous moment between both sides, who recognised national ‘Sorry’ day by presenting an opposing player with an engraved boomerang in commemoration of the indigenous round. Both teams showed great spirit in participating in such an important ceremony.
This week Waverley travels to Trinity where a strong opposition awaits. The team will need to make improvements and be switched on from the first whistle in order to gain a result. Trinity’s pitch is immaculate so there are no excuses as to why the team cannot put in a great performance.
The 2nd XI embarked on their first of five consecutive away games out to Barker, in hope to return to winning ways and erase all memory from last week’s dismal performance against Cranbrook. After the long drive to Hornsby the Waves were roaring and ready to go! The first ten minutes saw both teams create a few chances but it was Barker who would strike first, scoring after a lapse in the Waverley defence which left a simple finish for the Barker striker. From the resumption of play Waverley struggled to put simple passes together making it extremely hard for themselves to advance outside their defensive third. After constant turnover of possession a desperate tackle had to be made by Jack Lloyd inside Waverley’s eighteen yard box as he brought down the Barker attacker giving the ref no choice but to blow for a penalty. Barker would take full advantage of the close range opportunity stretching their lead to 2-0. There would be no further change in the scoreline with Barker going into the break up 2-0 leaving Waverley with a lot to discuss.
As the teams entered from the break Waverley coach Mr Kennedy made some tactical changes to the line up with Olly Haupt joining Miles Glover up front turning the formation into a classical 4-4-2 with the intention to bolster the attack. These changes though couldn’t solve Waverley’s defensive woes as Barker would find the net early in the second half. Waverley would go on to dominate the final 15 minutes of the games as Oli Tamsett went on a crazy run beating two defenders and the keeper to tap home, giving the ladder leaders a bit of a scare. But as the minutes faded away so did Waverley’s hope, the game ending 3-1 to Barker. A promising end to the game gives the 2nd XI something to build upon as they prepare to face Trinity in their second away game of the year this weekend.
Football is now using team app for many notifications including team lists, scores and fixtures. TeamApp is downloadable from the app store and can be downloaded on both Apple and Android devices. To follow Football please create an account with team app and search for ‘Waverley College Football’
This weekend is another away game at Trinity for our Year 7, 10 and Opens groups with Year 8 and 9 at home. Please ensure that you check the fixtures for the location of matches as some teams will be versing schools other than Trinity and are playing at various venues. Players are expected to arrive 30 minutes prior to kick off and be wearing their full Waverley playing gear. If players are unable to attend they should let their coach and myself know either at school or via email so that we can make change to teams before the weekend and ensure we field full teams against the opposition.
After a disappointing loss in our last game against St Ignatius Riverview the Waverley boys knew they needed to put in a good performance against rivals Cranbrook. A poor start from the Waverley boys lead to Cranbrook kicking an early goal but soon after Waverley took control of the match kicking the next 4 goals to go into quarter time with a 4 goal lead despite some poor goal kicking from the Waverley boys. The second quarter started much like the first quarter ended with Waverley dominating the play with early goals pushing our lead out to 7 goals. After a Cranbrook goal Waverley went into half time with a 40 point lead with poor goal kicking the only thing keeping Cranbrook in the game.
The second half began and Waverley were determined to push on with early goals extending their lead to 50 points. By end the of a quarter which was dominated by Waverley, they extended their lead beyond 10 goals ensuring a victory. The final quarter, Waverley continued their dominance. Despite Cranbrook’s attempts to push on a solid defensive performance from the backline, Waverley were untested for the majority of the game. This meant Waverley won the game with a 72 point victory. This was a much needed victory for Waverley to boost their confidence after a disappointing loss the previous week and gives us momentum for when we play Knox.
Best on ground: Reid McNamara, Harry Whittaker, Max D’Agostino, Matthew Higgins-Titisha and Baxter Oleksyn
Goal kickers: Reid McNamara 5, Matthew Higgins-Titisha 2, Max Curry 2, Baxter Oleksyn 2, Darcy Mullins 1, Ash Backlund 1, Isaac Bartholomaeus 1, Harry Whittaker 1, Max D’Agostino 1
Final Score: Waverley 16-10-106 defeated Cranbrook 5-4-34
The Year 9/10 AFL side played once again at Pioneers Park in Malabar to challenge Knox in round four of the still early winter season. An early bright Saturday morning set the stage for a hard fought, and physical game. It was the toughest game yet and from the first bounce Waverley set the tempo. Launching into contests, carving Knox’s defence apart with clean skills, converting brilliantly at goal and not allowing Knox a single inside 50 in the first quarter. The smooth ball movement and suffocating pressure was all the same in the second quarter. However, the Knox’s defence held strong only allowing a small number of goals in the term, as they looked like they were coming back. The boys in blue and gold stormed out of the half, getting straight back into their first quarter groove, kicking 3 quick goals with incredible accuracy inside 50 kicking from the mids. The flow of the game stayed with Waverley going into the third quarter as they forced the mercy rule. Knox showed fight and determination in the second half but Waverley were way too strong in the end. Waverley again showed their strength this week, putting the rest of the competition on notice, as we’re are currently undefeated and hopefully we continue to do so. Excellent performances from Reid McNamara – who kicked a bag by end of the third quarter, Oliver Rinder and Zachariah Murphy – who controlled and dominated the centre clearances – and Will Mazor – who was the enforcer of the side, fearlessly stacking every contest.
Final Score: Waverley 73 defeated Knox 13
Round 4 was a top half of the table clash. After another week of training, the boys were ready to take on the tall Riverview side. The first quarter was a tightly contested fight and Riverview led at the break by a few points. Second quarter was expected to be similar but the boys were not switched on, Riverview went on a scoring frenzy and left Waverley in their tracks. The tall and well skilled side cut through Waverley’s midfield and defence with plenty of support from their whole team, whenever we got the ball up forward their defenders were quick to rebound it straight back. The second half of the game had some impressive plays but it was simply not enough to make up for a slow start. We have plenty of work to do at training in order to match the skilled side we met on Saturday, but we know they can be beaten.
Best on ground: Louis Kitto, Leo Astridge, Maddox Grebert, Samuel and Thomas Stewart and Luke Higgins.
Final Score: Riverview 93 defeated Waverley 33
After coming off two straight loses the Waverley 7/8 B’s were excited to get out on Saturday morning but knew it wouldn’t be easy against a tough opponent like Knox. The game was close throughout all four quarters with every goal from either team being very important. Even with some great defence from Campbell Groves and Kai Jones and the tackling from James Armstrong, Knox were able to get a three goal lead going into the fourth quarter. Two goals in as many minutes from Harry C was not enough to get Waverley over the line as their record comes to 1 win 3 losses and will look to play harder next week.
Best on ground: Campbell Groves, James Armstrong and Kai Jones.
Final Score: Knox – 28 defeated Waverley – 22
Waverley College headed to Stanmore to take on Newington College, following a bruising encounter against Scots last week. Fortunately, the injuries suffered in the Scots match were not as bad as first thought. The Double V was just about at full strength and welcomed Felix Valentine and young Ronald Volkman into the starting team.
It did not take long for the home side to post the first try of the match, as Newington were able to use their size to find their way through the centre of the field.
Volkman was then able to make an early impact in his first starting match for the 1st XV. A penalty tap taken from Reece Thorn quickly found its way through hands to the Waverley outside centre in space. Waverley back but still down on the scoreboard, 7-5.
Newington were using their size effectively, with captain Angus Bell making some barnstorming hit-ups to put his side well over the advantage line. The Waverley defensive line did seem a bit off early and this allowed Newington to go through for their second try of the game.
It was becoming another seesawing affair, as Waverley evened up through a nice play close to the line. Thorn picked out his captain, Conor Molloy, on the inside to touch down. Not long after, a nice “in and away” from Phoenix Baldwin almost had Luca Martin scoring in the left corner.
Luca Moretti was able to stamp his authority on the match as he beat five defenders to score for the Waves. Once again, Newington fought back to reduce the margin with a strong try by winger, Tom Latu. Waverley held a narrow lead at the break.
Early in the second half, it was the hard working Harry Whiteman who flew down the right wing to score. The pace of the big second rower resembled that of Usain Bolt. Waverley now not only had a decent lead but had found a new representative for athletics season!
A tremendous tackle from Reece Thorn almost put a stop of the seesawing pattern of the match, as Newington went back on the attack. However, the speedy Newington fullback, Saul Lewis, capitalised on a misdirected kick to put his side back into the match.
Alex Rice and Felix Valentine made some strong charges up field to put the Double V back into a scoring position. A well delivered short ball from Daniel Andrews, put Luca Moretti in for his second. Luca scored 5 points for his team and an 8.6 for his dive!
Lathan Hutchinson-Walters was able to once again put his influence on the match, with another solo effort as he chased down his own chip kick to score. This gave Waverley a comfortable lead as the sun began to set over the Newington playing fields.
Alex Rice strolled in for another try under the sticks and Waverley continued to extend the lead from a driving maul as Aisea Aholelei crashed over. The Waves total had now hit the half century mark.
To the credit of the home side, Newington continued to try hard until the end with the big winger, Latu, proving to be a handful for the Waverley defenders. But, when replacement winger Jacob Tomasiello picked the gap from a good ball by Volkman, the scoreboard hit 57 to 29 and the match was over.
After some concerning injury worries following the Scots fixture, the Waves were able to bounce back nicely. Waverley now head home to take on Shore in the final CAS/GPS/ISA trial round ahead of the long weekend and the commencement of the CAS season.
The 2nd XV continued to show signs of improvement, securing a draw against Newington. Jacob Tomasiello was good in the back, as was Barnaby Bickmore-Hutt up front. Steven Schocher showed a good turn of pace for the 3rd XV who were well in the match for most of the game. The home team proved too strong in the end, scoring a late try against the run of play. Heath Lawther did not stop working and helped his 4th XV side to a tight win 19-12.
The 16As hit a bump in the road in their season, going down in a thriller. Unfortunately, Emmanuel Di Bartolo and Will Baker both came away from the match with injuries. We wish them well in their recovery. The 16As, although disappointed, will learn plenty from the match. The 16Bs enjoyed a bye – thanks must go to all those B players who showed up to support their age group. The 16Cs took on Sydney Boys High 16As and only went down by a try in a wonderful team effort. Wilson Leow was taken from the field in an ambulance, but pleasingly has been cleared of any serious injury. The 16Ds also were competitive in taking on the higher graded Newington 16Bs team.
The 15As were doing it comfortably at half time, leading 26-10. The Newington 15As side fought back to win the match in the second half. Like the 16As, the 15As were all disappointed but will learn valuable lessons from that fixture. The side also welcomes back Ben Zlattner and Matthew Chapman in the coming weeks. Peter Reeves, who moved up in grade, made a terrific contribution in the 15Bs win. The 15Cs played against St Patrick’s, Strathfield and enjoyed a 46-point win with Rhys Johnson having a strong game.
The 14As came up against a very big and strong Newington side. Waverley had their chances to score, just falling short on a few occasions. Nick Quinn played an outstanding match, taking on players twice his size. Ayden Diffin, Cooper Corban and Jack Rigg all played well in the 14Bs win. The 14Cs played against Reddam, who managed to score the opening try and put plenty of pressure on the Waverley side. Waverley just managing to get home 27-17 in the end. The 14Ds had an excellent contest. With minutes remaining, Waverley converted a try to go to the front by a point. Newington were awarded a penalty at the last play, and kicked the goal to win it by 2 points.
Archie McInally and James Hoggett tried hard for the 13As, who played against a very impressive opposition. Tommy Walker had a blinder for the 13Bs, as did Toby Unsworth in the 13Cs match. The 13Ds had some success at Stanmore. Special thanks to those players in the 13Ds who stayed back to assist the 13Cs following some confusion around the draw. Harry Hill scored two beautiful tries and Dorian Deger tackled anything that moved in the 13Es impressive victory.
This weekend Waverley College faces up again against Shore. The 13s, 16s and Opens play their final match at home for the term, with the 14s and 15s heading across to Shore’s home grounds at Northbridge. Earlier in the year, Waverley played against Shore in the very first trial fixture for the year. This should provide a good indication of how each team has progressed from the start of the year to this point. This will be the final trial match ahead of the commencement of the CAS season, following the long weekend.
NSW Rugby has recently created a Respect Rugby Program to assist in maintaining respect towards all that participate and contribute in making our game great. Waverley College Rugby is extremely supportive of this new initiative.
The Respect Rugby Program goes through the various roles involved in rugby from players, match officials and spectators, and sets guidelines as to what is expected. Included in this is an online reporting tool, should a member of the community witness any incidents which may work against the intentions of the Respect Rugby Program. For more information, please click here.
Last weekend the Sydney Morning Herald’s, “Fitz Files”, covered a wonderful story in a match played between St Joseph’s College and Cranbrook. For those who missed it, I thought it was a tremendous story that needed to be shared and congratulate both schools in their involvement. It serves as a reminder for us all of the true joys that the beautiful game of rugby can deliver – not just in the winning.
You’re right. Rugby is going through grim times in Sydney Town and points north, south, and west, but it is still capable of generating wonderful stuff. A case in point came last Saturday in the Eastern Suburbs when the Cranbrook 4th XV were playing their counterparts from St Joseph’s College. Late in the game, a Cranbrook lad with Down Syndrome, eager to play with his mates, came on to the field to have his first game-time of the season. Nothing was spoken. Intuitively, the Joeys and Cranbrook lads looked meaningfully at each other, and knew what to do. With Cranbrook taking the kick-off, the ball was quickly funnelled to the new arrival, as he set off for the line, and the Jo boys moved to stop him …
Sort of.
That is, through a combination of the newcomer running like a scalded cat, his mates running and riding shotgun all around him, and the Jo boys somehow missing their tackles by mere inches, he proceeded to run all the way to the tryline to score the first try of his life, all as the crowd came to their feet and roared, before both teams came together to warmly congratulate him.
Bravo.
Who won?
Who cares?
The congratulatory words of the Joey’s headmaster, Dr Chris Hayes, to the entire school on Thursday, bear repeating.
“For that young man, his parents, his schoolmates and their parents, as well as our Joeys staff and parents, a great moment of jubilation and celebration happened on that rugby pitch. Our boys saw a need and did something about it. You may never know the good you have done because for that young man you made his day. And it will be a day he will never forget. He will always remember the day he scored a try against St Joseph’s College. From the actions of our boys we have a clear display of great compassion, unselfishness and generosity. You have changed someone’s life and to the Joeys boys responsible, we salute you for being outstanding ambassadors of our great school.”
This Saturday our mighty Prep 1st XV side from the Waterford Campus will be playing on the Queens Park No.1 field. This side will be playing against Knox Grammar School at 10am (following the 16As match). It will be an exciting time for all the players involved in this match. What would make this game even more special would be a big crowd present to cheer the young men on. I encourage all members of the Waverley College Rugby Community to get down QP1 at 10am to support our junior lads. I am sure this opportunity will serve as a “Moment of Magic” for many. Good luck to all players and coaches involved!
Good luck to all teams this weekend in the final trial match before the CAS Competition!
WAVERLEY TO WIN!
We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation who are the traditional Custodians of the land on which Waverley College is located. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual connections to the land, waters, seas and sky and their rich contribution to society.
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