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.
June 5 | John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Kensington
The Scholarships Information Evening provides depth and detail on the range of scholarships at UNSW and the application process.
The evening is aimed at Year 11 and 12 students and their parents.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Worried about robots stealing your job? Find out the chances of your chosen field becoming automated in the future.
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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.
You’re invited to join us at our 2018 UNSW Student and Parent Information Evenings.
This event will give students in Years 11 and 12 (and their parents) an insight into our unique student life and the degrees on offer.
Choose between three sessions in June, based on your area of interest.
Thursday, 14 June 2018
UNSW Built Environment, Engineering, Medicine and Science
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
UNSW Arts and Social Sciences, Business and Law
Thursday, 21 June 2018
UNSW Art & Design
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Next Tuesday, 29 May at 6pm, you have a chance to come along to hear from one of the most entertaining and enriching Catholic speakers, Jesuit priest, Fr Richard Leonard. Richard is a Parish Priest, author, teacher and film critic who is known and respected on four continents.
You may read this and think, “that’s not my thing,” but I can highly recommend him as an engaging presenter and educator. You will certainly come away with new perspectives and he will challenge your thinking. I have read his book Where the hell is God? which examines the theme of suffering and where God is in that process. Grounded by his own sister’s tragic car accident that left her a quadriplegic, Richard offers an insightful perspective in the most difficult of times of pain.
Dinner and refreshments are included in the evening. We have extended an invitation to members of the Parish as well as parents and staff of St Charles’ and St Clare’s to join us for the evening. You are also welcome to bring along interested friends and family. Students in Year 11 and Year 12 may also attend. You will not be disappointed if you can find the time to come along. The lecture will be held in the Senior Library.
To assist with catering please register your attendance at: https://waverley.nsw.edu.au/events/2018-spirituality-lecture/
Blue and Gold Ball tickets have been selling very fast with only a limited number of tables left unclaimed. Don’t leave it too long to organise your table of ten or you could miss out on the best night of the year. If you don’t have a group, there are still some spaces on Year Group tables available but I emphasise that you need to be quick to avoid disappointment. Book your tickets here.
Our Marketing and Development Team are working hard, together with the Blue and Gold Ball Committee, to secure prizes and sponsorship for the event. I’d like to encourage you to be generous in your support because all of the money we raise will go directly towards improving our school campus and learning facilities. Next week we will begin unveiling some of our exciting sponsors and auction items, but we need many more. If you can assist, please contact Agi Lebek on 9369 0565 or alebek@waverley.nsw.edu.au.
Beanies for Brain Cancer World Record, Bondi Beach 2018
On Thursday 24 May, Channel Nine’s Today Show sports segment with Tim Gilbert broadcast LIVE from Bondi Beach, to launch the NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round.
During the course of the morning, Waverley College students, staff and families took part in a World Record attempt of “The largest gathering of people wearing beanies”.
A huge thank you to the Callander family, Mr John McCoy, Aungier House Prefects and all of our parent volunteers who contributed in the lead up and on the day. The total figure was 3,629 people wearing beanies on the beach which easily surpassed the existing record. Over 300 Waverley boys from Year 5-12 got themselves out of bed early to do their bit to support families impacted by brain cancer.
At last count we have sold over $15,000 worth of beanies to generate much needed funds for this cause and support one of our own, the Callander family.
Congratulations to all of our students involved in Debra Oswald’s “Stories in the Dark” drama presentation which ran three shows this week. It was a spectacular and engaging production. I had the opportunity of attending both evening shows and I was highly impressed with the boys’ character portrayals, timing, elements of surprise and vulnerability. Our Entertainment students supported the acting team with accurate lighting, sound and effect. The above video gives a sneak peak into all of the hard work and inspiration of staff and crew that goes in to making the magic that is theatre. Congratulations to all involved:
Some of you may recall that in Term 4 2017 our College Captains and Senior Prefects were invited to take part in the Q&A School Special. Unfortunately, on that occasion none of our questions were fielded by the panel of experts. On Monday 29 May it is the Year 7 Student Leaders’ time to shine. Seventeen Year 7 members of our Student Representative Council will participate in a pre-recorded “Behind the News” 50th Anniversary Special. This episode will go to air on the ABC some time in June.
The episode will follow the tradition Q&A format with the following panel.
I am sure the boys will gain a lot from the experience, here’s hoping that the panel choose one of our questions this time around.
Good luck to the over 200 boys who will sit the ICAS Science examination next week in years 7-10. The exam is great practice and a great way to test your ability against a huge cohort outside of our own school.
Congratulations to our SurfAid team that placed fifth out of 14 teams. The team raised $4300 with the overall event raising $120k towards providing water, sanitation, food and health services to remote Indonesian communities. I have had a number of reports our boys were great ambassadors of the College. Well done!
Vale Andrew Holford (Class of 1998), who tragically passed away on 3 May 2018 leaving behind his beautiful wife, Diana and three sons, Hayden, Billy and Jack. A fundraiser for this family is being staged on Friday 15 June at 6.30pm at the Juniors Maroubra. Tickets are $50 can be purchased at www.trybooking.com/383784
For further information please contact Peter Kondilios on 0414 517 924.
Last Friday, 18 May, 2018, the Lacey House Mass, was celebrated by College Chaplain Fr Bernie Thomas ofm. The Gospel (Matthew 9:18-19, 23-26), which was acted out by Lacey students, mirrored the message Speak through Action, the theme which our Year 12 Leaders have chosen for 2018. Lacey Prefects Felix Valentine and Ben Webster connected this theme with life at Waverley College in their 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 Thompson, Head of Lacey House, for his assistance, as well as the parents who attended the Lacey House Mass.
Speak through Action
This is the motto that the Class of 2018 has chosen to represent what we believe is an imperative mentality. A mentality that likens back to the actions of Jesus two thousand years ago, as recorded in the Gospels. In the previous reading (Matthew 9: 18-19; 23-26), 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 a taken action. Yet this was not the case, Jesus followed his thoughts through with action, restoring life in the young boy. The disdain that Jesus had endured quickly became overshadowed by the respect that he had earned from his community, as “Reports of this spread throughout the district”. However, it was not only Jesus who spoke through action. The leader of the synagogue demonstrated a fulfilment of this motto, seeking Jesus out for his help, casting aside the scorn that he would inevitably receive in order to do the morally right thing. The same principle applies to Edmund Rice’s actions, opening a school for impoverished boys, as he had the drive to follow through with his hopes for a better future. The domino effect that a single taken action can have may turn out to be insurmountable, the same cannot be said for a nice thought, or hope for a better outcome. Modelling your life after such beliefs is by nature difficult, however the payoff for such a mentality is threefold, benefitting not only yourself, but the larger community as a whole. When nobody speaks through action, nothing is achieved.
Speak through Action
Speaking is easy, actions are much harder and are more likely to reveal the true belief. It is easy to lie but effort must go into actions. In real life, people don’t always say what they mean. It doesn’t mean that they’re lying or even in denial. Sometime people think they’re telling the truth, or sometime they don’t know the truth. Maybe they’re just not comfortable expressing the truth. Actions, however, tell the truth, even if the words themselves lie. That is where our 2018 motto comes in. People either communicate with their words or through their actions. Words are merely sounds uttered by the tongue. The action is what puts the meaning into the words said. I completely agree with our statement “Speak through Action.” To say something and to do something are two different things. It is a well-known fact that people often do not do what they say. It is why people value hard work more than mere promises. For example, politicians make many heart- touching promises before elections. But after the election is over, and they get elected we all know what happens to their actions!
Secondly, actions depict a person’s character and personality. What someone does and how they behave in that particular situation reveals their real side. For example, if your team is down, and looking beaten, what would you do; would you roll over, or would you lead by your actions and dig that bit deeper? Actions carry more meaning and importance than what a person says. A person must, therefore, think twice before saying anything because words can be easily expressed but doing it, in reality, takes real effort and dedication. As Martin Fischer said “The great man is the man who has to the courage to act”.
Thursday 24th May, we celebrate the feast of the Virgin Mary under the title of Help of Christians, patron of Australia.
The church in Australia had a special reason for turning to Mary. No priests were sent to the colony in its early days and Mass was not allowed except for one brief year until 1820. It was largely the Rosary in those early days that kept the faith alive.
The Australian Catholic community remained faithful to Mary and Australia was the first nation to choose her under the title, ‘Mary Help of Christians’ as principle Patroness.
Let us pray for all Australians.
Mary, Help of Christians, you listen with a Mother’s love
to all who look for your guidance. I ask you to keep all those I love
in your tender care. Give me the strength to face up to life’s difficulties
and protect me from all spiritual and bodily harm.
Grant me an abundance of love so that I too, may be a help to others,
sharing with them in their times of need,
and caring for them in their moments of distress.
Amen.
Let us now pray the Hail Mary together
Mary, Help of Christians: Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Rice: Pray for Us
Live Jesus in Our Hearts: Forever
We are always very grateful to the wonderful ladies who man our Canteen each day and who keep the Waverley Junior School army well fed with sustenance each day. So, it is always a concern when either Sharon or Julie find themselves in difficult times.
This has been the case for Julie of late. Julie has had her appendix removed and had to stay an extra day in hospital due to the anaesthetic not agreeing with her. Luckily, she is now home, but cannot drive for two weeks so Sharon will be holding down the food fort. We wish Julie a speedy recovery and hope she is back with us soon. We hope any mums rostered on can assist as much as possible in the Canteen over this period.
On Tuesday afternoon (Week 3) the teachers from the Waterford Campus met to work collaboratively on student Personalised Learning Plans as prescribed by the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data. This national data collection on students with disability reinforces the existing obligations that schools have towards students under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005. It counts the number of students who are supported under these obligations based on the professional judgement of teachers and their understanding and knowledge of their students. Our Learning Support teachers Katrina King and Margaret Fitzgerald expertly led the professional learning of the staff and we thank them for their time and effort in assisting all to keep up with the extensive administrative demands being placed on all staff in the 21st Century world of education.
The staff and boys of the Junior School would like to pass on a great debt of thanks to Stephanie Van Dam who co-ordinated all the mum’s who helped make this Mother’s Day a special one for our boys and their mums, grandmas, aunties and other significant women in their lives.
The annual sale of Mother’s Day Gifts provides an opportunity for Year 5 and 6 boys to purchase a classic, reasonably priced gift for the favourite women in their lives. It’s not intended as a significant fundraiser- rather a local community service to promote local businesses which support the school and to facilitate the boys purchasing a great gift.
Special thanks must also go to:
Last week the Year 5 Classes finally got their chance to vote for their class leaders for the next 13 weeks. Now that the boys have had a chance to get to know their fellow classmates we always feel this is an appropriate time for this to take place. Before the end of the year each Year 5 class will have a second vote to allow another group of boys the same opportunity to show leadership in their class for the remaining 13 weeks of the year. In Year 6 the Class Captains are appointed for the whole year.
We congratulate the following boys on being entrusted with the leadership of their class for this period:
Many thanks to Alison Jinga and the High School Drama staff for including us in an inspiring production of ‘Stories in the Dark’ on Tuesday.
The play tells the story of a terrified 12-year-old boy finds himself separated from his family in the unfamiliar streets of a war-torn city. He takes refuge in a bombed-out house and in the total blackness his bravado crumbles. Into his life steps Anton; older, street smart and scornful of his crying. He starts to tell him a story from his own childhood and so begins a journey into the shifting, shimmering world of ogres, princes, singing bones, foolish lads and wolf-mothers….
It was a great break for all the Year 5 boys from their NAPLAN testing and a much-enjoyed experience as the boys got to see a polished production by the High School Students and a glimpse into what is on offer for them when they take their step up into the High School in a couple of years.
Digger Callander – JS Beanies for Brain Cancer Ambassador
The Year 5 boys in the Junior School were encouraged to support this mornings gathering on Bondi Beach at 7:30am onwards for the 8:00am record attempt. The boys made their own way to the beach. Staff from the Junior School were there to meet and gather the boys and walk them back to school after the event. It was great to see so many take part in supporting this worthwhile event, but also to support one of our own in Digger Callander, who lost his dad to this disease. Thanks boys for supporting one of your own. Sometimes the needs of the one outweighs the needs of the many. Well done.
Last weekend Dominic Rutter, from 5 Red, participated in the MS 24-hour ‘Megaswim’ at Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre in Homebush. This is a team event in which groups swim for 24 hours straight to raise funds to assist people living with MS. It is run from midday Saturday until midday Sunday. Dominic swam with a group of 4 others between 7.30am and 12noon last Sunday and completed 16 laps, raising $100 for this great cause. We would all like to congratulate Dominic for involving himself in such a noble cause. Well done on your great sense of community and the concept of doing for others. Well done.
Good luck to all our Junior School performers in Friday night’s Music Showcase. This starts at 7:00pm at the PAC. Mrs Rollins has been working hard with the different ensembles to have them ready in between many interruptions caused by Canberra; NAPLAN and the busy start to the term so far. We don’t know how she does it but are very thankful to staff for releasing students when possible to squeeze in the all-important practices to make it all a success. Good luck Mrs Rollins and all boys and staff giving up there time to support, help and be in attendance. Thank you for your efforts.
Special Congratulations to Tom Donaldson from 5 Green who won all the games at last weekend’s Parramatta Chess Tournament where he came 1st – Great to see our students pursuing interests like this in their spare time – Well done Tom.
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 Weeks 6 (Thursday) & 7 (Friday).
ONE WEEK TO GO: This year I will be running the Great Book Swap on Week 5 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.
The purpose of raising funds from the Great Book Swap is explained here:
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?
The 2018 Great Book Swap will be running in the Junior School Friday 1st June. 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 will be Thursday 31st May – please deliver them to the Library where they will have a slip with your details inserted).
This week saw the Year 5 boys managed to get through the final stage of the NAPLAN testing for 2018. While the tests aren’t a real indication of the students’ progress at Waverley they play an important role in identifying any students who may require assistance.
We thank all the staff who trained and administered our first attempt at the ONLINE version of the tests. Special thanks to David Parnell (The Head of Learning Support), Elizabeth Watson (Deputy Head of Curriculum), Katrina King and Simon Potter and all the IT staff for all their assistance in making sure all ran smoothly and any glitches were quickly sorted.
By now all our staff and boys should have all arrived safely back from another epic Canberra trip. We do have to thank Mr Meadley for the outstanding job he does every year ensuring this excursion is timed and planned to the minute with all boxes ticked, ensuring a wonderful experience for our boys. Thanks to staff for giving up their time from family and friends as they take on a 24-hour supervision role with the boys to ensure all are cared for at the highest level.
At the moment there is no way of tracking what boys should be at Homework Club, so there is a new booking option available to parents to allocate the days you wish your boy to attend Homework Club. There will also be an email address listed should you need to make last minute changes. The two ways of booking are through:
or
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, starting on 8 May 2018.
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.
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.
Henry Kidd and Nate Smith
Well done to Nate Smith and Henry Kidd who travelled to Bateman’s Bay to represent the NSW CIS AFL Team in the Primary School State Championships. Results can be found on the PSSA website.
The following boys were selected into the IPSHA Touch Football Squad for the NSW CIS selections in the coming weeks. Well done to: Monty Armstrong, Thomas McKenna and Ethan Ginnane – We wish them the best of luck at the next stage of selection.
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.
SurfAid is a non government and non-profit humanitarian organisation with a focus on improving the health, wellbeing and self-reliance of communities in remote geographical locations connected through surfing.
Adopting a hand up rather than a hand out approach, SurfAid works in partnership with local Indonesian communities and governments promote human wellbeing. With a focus on educational programs which empower women, SurfAid aims to prevent disease through programs including Mother and Child, Malaria Prevention and Water and Sanitation.
Geography students at Waverley College study the variations in human wellbeing between and within countries. This is the third year Waverley College students have been afforded the opportunity to participate in the SurfAid Cup.
The Waverley College SurfAid Team comprised of Chase Hardaker, Max D’Agostino, Charlie Rodger, Harrison Palmer, Liam Gregorio and Banjo Studholme. Together they raised $4357.58 and competed against corporate and local businesses and surfing community groups.
Widely considered as the surfers’ charity of choice, SurfAid is supported by past and present surfing world champions. This year the event raised a total of $120,650.94. This sum of money goes a long way in supporting people living in remote surfing communities; many of whom survive on less than $1.50 per day.
A special thanks is extended to Mr. John McCallum (Head of Tevlin), parents and supporters of the College SurfAid Team, and the College Executive for endorsing this worthwhile cause.
The comment from Liam Greggorio (Year 9) best sums up the day; “it was an amazing experience; an opportunity to help a great cause, and to be around and surf with professionals.”
Last weekend we had our first match against our local rivals of the CAS season, Cranbrook. It was a great weekend with the sun shining down at Queens Park and many of our teams coming away with much deserved wins. The 2nd XI also had the opportunity to play their first game on QP1 in front of the Pavilion. The 1st and 2nd XI both played great with the 1st XI getting a 2-0 win and the 2nd XI unfortunately lost 0-3. Full match reports for the 1st and 2nds can be found below. Some of the other notable wins were the 3rds 3-0, 4ths 11-2, 5ths 1-0, 6ths 5-1, 10Bs 3-2, 10Ds 3-1, 9As 2-1, 9Bs 4-0, 9Es 3-0, 9Fs 4-0, 8As 3-1, 8Bs 6-1, 8Cs 2-1, 7As 6-0, 7Bs 11-1, 7Cs 5-1, 7Fs 2-1.
The Waverley College Football Supporter Group also hosted the BBQ at Queens Park during the day. It was a great success with funds raised going straight back into the football program. I would also like to thank the parents who volunteered part of their Saturday to assist with the cooking and serving, without you we wouldn’t have been able to run the BBQ.
This weekend will be our first away game for the CAS season with the Opens, Year 10 and Year 7 travelling out to Barker. Please ensure you allow extra travel time to get to Barker as there can be traffic on the way, to ensure you arrive 30 minutes before your game kicks off.
After success over St Aloysius’ last round, Waverley arrived at Queens Park in anticipation of a very tough match against a quality Cranbrook side. The warm up was sharp and the team was well prepared for kickoff. The match began with both teams playing with high intensity and neither side out playing the other. After numerous Cranbrook corners, Waverley counter attacked quickly with a switch of play to left winger Mario Rebollo who razzled his way past the defender and belted his shot into the top right hand corner from a tight angle. 1-0 Waverley. Momentum was with Waverley as the half progressed before Waverley were awarded a free kick in an attacking area. The ball was whipped in and Ben Scarf rose above both his defender and the keeper to head the ball into the side netting and give Waverley a 2-0 advantage going into half time.
The second half began and Waverley’s defence was quickly put under pressure. The quality of a number of Cranbrook players was on display as they controlled possession and pushed for their first goal of the match. However outstanding defence from Killigrew, Scarf, Flanagan and Fuller nullified any attempts on goal from the Cranbrook front three. As the game neared it’s conclusion, Waverley had a couple of clear chances to put the game beyond doubt, although the score was not to be added to in the second half, with the match ending in a 2-0 victory for Waverley.
This result places the 1st XI well for the upcoming round 4 clash with Barker, which promises to be another very close encounter. More hard work and desire will be needed to beat a strong Barker side although Waverley will take confidence into the game after the positive Round 3 result.
After a well deserved win last week against St Aloysius’ the 2nd XI were ready to build upon their great performance and retrieve a valuable 3 points in their final home game before they take to the road for the next 5 weeks of competition. But, from the outset Waverley looked slow and sluggish and showed no glimpses of last week’s dazzling displays. Cranbrook on the other hand were all systems go and found a goal a minute after the ref had started the game, this shocked the Waverley team who were looking around in disbelief. From the restart Waverley controlled the game moving the ball nicely and creating some opportunities for themselves but it wasn’t to be, as sloppy defence from a set piece allowed a Cranbrook attacker a free header on the back post which he slotted nicely past the keeper giving Cranbrook a 2-0 lead. As the half went on Waverley began to weaken and were longing for the ref to send them in for the break but just before he could, a miscommunication at the back saw Cranbrook score a third and shatter the spirits of the 2nd XI.
As the teams entered the field for the second half you could feel a different energy from the 2nd XI and that change showed right from the beginning as Jerome Mendes caused a fumble from the Cranbrook keeper right into the lap of Alex Bayas who unfortunately didn’t finish into the net, this positive start from Waverley continued as another open goal opportunity arise, but again Waverley failed to capitalise on a another Cranbrook gift keeping the score at 3-0 to the visitors. An injury to centre back Anthony Candi saw drastic changes made to the Waverley line up with some younger players from the 10As getting the opportunity to play. The inexperienced side gave it their all fighting for some dignity during the final exchanges of the game but their efforts will be forgotten as Cranbrook would maintain the 3-0 advantage and take the win and the headlines for this match. 2nd XI are no longer unbeaten but are ready to right their wrongs in their first of five consecutive away games against Barker this Saturday.
Last weekend CAS teams were selected for Opens and Under 16s. Congratulations to Jack Hardwicke-Owen for his selection in the 1st’s and Mario Rebollo, Marcus Cowan and Lachlan Forrest for their selections in the U16s. CAS teams will be playing next Monday and Tuesday against the other representative teams.
Waverley College (22) defeated by St Ignatius (86) on the 19th of May. Waverley started very strongly winning the first quarter convincingly through the boot of Ash Bucklund and Baxter Oleksyn. However, Riverview brought it back in the second quarter to lead by 2 goals at half time. The third quarter showed the spirit Waverley first XVIII has through the efforts of Harry Whitaker, Isaac Bartholomaeus, Oliver Hackers and Matthew Higgins-Titsha. With little chance of a fightback in the last quarter, William Durkin put his body on the line for the team to show Waverley’s heart. Riverview ended up victors by 64 points, showing they were too strong in the end against an injury-hit Waverley side.
Final Score: Waverley 3-4-22, St Ignatius 13-8-86
The Waverley AFL 9/10’s had a well-deserved Bye this week.
After a Round 2 thumping to a bigger and better Knox outfit, the boys were eager to bounce back and put a win on the board, no easy task considering Barker only narrowly lost to the Knox side who put 60 points on us. Before the game started it was evident they had a tall side, but this did not intimidate the boys one bit, both sides came out hard and you couldn’t pick who would capitalise overall. Waverley came out with a narrow lead at the conclusion of the first quarter but there was nothing in it. As the game progressed Waverley’s fitness started to come into play, the ferocious efforts from the first quarter didn’t diminish, good hard tackles, bumping and shepherding and marking contests where the boys only had their eyes for the ball against a much bigger side was simply impressive. They wanted it more than the opposition and that was reinforced with the scoreboard. There was not a single player that had a bad game, the boys played for each over not themselves. The backlines ability to read the flight of the ball and rebound Barker’s attack was something to note. The midfield were hard and aggressive, no missed tackles and courage involved with every play. Our forward line was the highlight, with the boys sharing the ball around and only going for a score when a player was in the best position, their ability to lower their eyes and find a better target was unselfish and the team thing to do. In the dying minutes of the game they were having fun with the footy and playing the game on their terms.
A special mention needs to go out to the parents and supporters of the team as they help out and do things such as the oranges at half time, volunteers to help goal umpiring, getting the boys in and on time and the passion to support the boys on the sideline. It is something myself and Finn appreciate greatly and do not take for granted.
Best Players: Aodan Byrne, Carl Waterson, Leo Astridge, Hugo Roles and Louis Kitto
Final Score: Waverley – 53, Barker – 35
This week the 7/8B’s Waverley boys came up against a tough Trinity team in their third game for the season. Trinity came out firing in the first half with strong plays leading them to an early lead over Waverley. As the game progressed the Waverley boys began to become more and more involved in the game and ended up keeping Trinity to only a few goals in the second half while our boys chased down the deficit. This was due to some key performances all around the ground including some individual efforts by Jake W, James A, and Ethan P. These efforts unfortunately came too late into the game as Trinity was able to take home the win. All up it was again an excellent effort from all players and we hope next game our boys can take home the win when they come up against Knox on Saturday.
Best on ground: Jake Weinstein, James Armstrong and Ethan Petersen
Final Score: Waverley- 17, Trinity – 61
Waverley College travelled to Bellevue Hill to take on neighbouring Scots College in perfect rugby conditions. A large crowd had gathered to watch the much anticipated contest, as the 2017 CAS Champions kicked off to the 2017 GPS Champions.
The commencement of the match was very physical as expected. The Double V knew that hard work would be required to win this one. Much of the opening was about getting in the arm wrestle. The Waves were tough and put in plenty of effort into get over the advantage line near the ruck.
It was the small mistakes which were letting the Waverley side down. Scots were excellent in capitalising on a loose ball. A set move off a scrum saw the Scots Half Back, Seb Strang, go in untouched to commence the scoring for the home side.
Waverley knew they had to step up. Strong carries from Levi Milford, Harry Whiteman and Alex Rice got the momentum going for the visiting side. Lathan Hutchinson-Walters was then able to put Patrick Kite into a hole out wide. Kite was able to touch down in the corner to even up the scoring.
Hutchinson-Walters impressive kicking game gave Waverley a territorial advantage, but lapses in the defensive line out wide allowed for Scots to make easy metres. This eventually led to the second Scots try to Captain, Will Harris.
Waverley were throwing everything at Scots. However, this came at a cost as Tadgh Murphy, a rock in the Waverley defensive line, was forced from the field. Scots were able to build a commanding lead before the break with a try in the left corner as well as a nice try from a well-constructed rolling maul just before the break. At half time the home side were comfortably in front, 26-5. Waverley were trying their best, but the little mistakes were really hurting.
Waverley entered the second half in an upbeat fashion, despite the scoreboard. The early focus again was getting into the arm wrestle by building phases. Again, it was the little errors which had let the team down and alleviated the pressure which had been created. Scots defended very well and were clinical at the set piece.
Daniel Andrews tried his heart out, as usual, and made a nice dash along the eastern sideline to put his team in good field position. Hutchinson-Walters capitalised on this with a nice individual try. The scoreboard now displaying 26-12.
The rolling maul was a highlight of the Scots attack as they seemed to make easy metres and secure quality field position. In a repeat of the first try, the territorial advantage paid dividends as the Scots No. 9 strolled through untouched for another five-pointer.
The effects of the physical contest started to take its toll near the end of the match as many of the Double V were forced from the field battered and bruised. On the back of this, a runaway try to the home side put the result beyond doubt.
An entertaining try set up by Luca Moretti gave the Waverley supporters something to cheer about near the end of the match. However, the Scots side seemed to be too good on the day running out as 45-19 winners in the end. All Waverley players gave their all for the Blue and Gold jersey, and can hold their heads high against a quality opposition.
The Double V will take a great deal from this experience moving forward, with the commencement of the CAS season just around the corner. The next test will be against Newington College at Stanmore.
The 2nd XV played a thrilling match, just falling short to the Scots 2nd XV. Alistair Jensen made a big impact early before he was forced off the field with an injury. Ben Daley played a terrific game with some magnificent tackles. Unfortunately, Zach Szabo sustained a nasty injury to his hand which will mean time away from the sport he loves. We wish Zach the best for a speedy recovery. Kye Llewellyn and Charley Howell played strong games in the 3rd XVs narrow loss. The 4th XV were the only Opens team to post a win, 21-17. Caleb Lockwood, who had moved up from the 5th XV made a strong contribution in the win. Harvey Williams played well for the 5th XV who lost 7 tries to 4.
The 16As were behind early on the scoreboard, but when Mitchell Eyles pinched a cheeky intercept try things turned around quickly. This set the team alight as the 16As charged away with a convincing 38-17 victory. Michael Gerolimos, Keilan Grace and Grayson Thomas all contributed well in the 16Bs massive 102-point win. The 16Cs ran away with a 41-point win. Tyler Dale, Declan Punch and Patrick O’Sullivan all played well in this match up. The 16Ds made it a clean sweep for the age group, with Health Jackson voted as man of the match.
The 15As continued on their winning ways, defeating Scots 34-10. Unfortunately, the win came at a cost as James Elfes fractured his collarbone and Jack Hickey injured his thumb. We wish both players the best in their recovery. Coach Aird reported a great team effort in the 15Bs 58-0 win against the St Joseph’s College 15C team. Prop, Chris Salem, played his best game for the season in the 15Cs narrow loss. The 15Ds enjoyed a modified 10-a-side match against Scots in the early hours of the morning at Queens Park.
The 14As maintained their undefeated status, running out convincing winners 45-0. The 14Bs game was cancelled early, due to a nasty dislocated hip to one of the Scots players. We wish the young man well. Coach Davis reported a great team effort from the 14Cs despite coming second on the day. Dakota Fanning’s great vision and James Byrd’s great efforts at halfback, were not enough to get the mighty 14Ds home. The 14Es played a very tight contest with Cian O’Reilly, Harry Fox and Zac Wilde all making pleasing contributions.
Billy Lyons had a blinder for the 13As – scoring a great try and saving one. However, this was not enough to get his side home. The 13Bs went down by a conversion, 19-17. Sam Fingleton had his best game for the season in the 13Cs loss. Dominic Smith and Edison Beswick were excellent for the 13Ds in their win, and Harry Hill and Oscar Stanton-King played very strong matches up front in the 13Es 54-24 win.
This weekend Waverley College faces up to another strong GPS school in Newington College. Newington will be competitive across all grades. Our 13s, 16s and Opens will play away at Stanmore, while our 14s and 15s are at home. All players are to ensure they are ready to warm up at least 30 minutes before your match. If players are running late, it will significantly impact upon the mindset of the team heading into the match. Players are to also ensure any strapping requirements are completed well before the warm up.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the referees and coaching staff at Waverley College for their efforts so far this season.
Due to a late withdrawal in the 14Es match on Saturday, I had the honour of refereeing this match. It served as a good reminder of the challenges which referees face each week. It can be a real test to make quick and precise decisions, as well as manage 30 emotionally charged humans involved in a physical contest.
Furthermore, I would like to thank our coaches who give up their time to support the Rugby Program. Our coaching staff, which is made up of many Teaching Staff and Old Boys, dedicate time each week on top of full teaching loads, full-time work and study commitments to help our boys improve their skills each week.
On behalf of the Waverley Rugby Community, we thank all our coaches and referees who provide the platform for our boys to enjoy their rugby! Thank You!
It has been wonderful to see so many new faces assisting in the Canteen and on the BBQ so far this season.
The online roster continues to fill up but we are still looking for support from parents across all age groups. Parents and friends can simply go to the link below to register your interest:
Thanks in advance for all those who volunteer their support throughout the season and make all visitors to Queens Park feel so welcome.
A reminder to all member of the Waverley Rugby community to download our own “Team App”. This is a platform which allows our rugby community to improve communications. The app includes items such as News, Fixtures, Competition Ladders, Live Scores, Photos and most importantly, frequently updated Team Selections. Simply download the Team App (by ‘Team Mates’) from the App Store, search for ‘Waverley College Rugby’ and request access.
Good luck to all teams this weekend against Newington!
WAVERLEY TO WIN!
A reminder to our families that any siblings who wish to be enrolled at the college in 2020 must apply earlier than in the past. Our new enrolment deadlines are listed below.
Please note the key application deadlines for 2020 as follows;
Applications for Year 7 in 2020 should be lodged by Thursday 31 May 2018. Interviews will be conducted and offers will be made during Terms 3 and 4, 2018. (Students currently enrolled in Year 5 and 6 at Waverley College do not need to re-enrol for Year 7.)
Applications for Year 5 in 2020 should be lodged by Friday 30 November 2018. Interviews will be conducted and offers made during Term 1, 2019.
Applications to be addressed to:
The Registrar, Ms T Kielt
131 Birrell St Waverley NSW 2024
Email: tkielt@waverley.nsw.edu
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call Terese Kielt on 02 9369 0698
Click here for more information about the enrolment process and forms
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.
May 29 | UNSW Kensington
Thinking about uni in the future? This evening is the best place for you to start if you are thinking about coming to uni in two years’ time and are currently a year 10 student (or you are the parent or teacher of a year 10 student).
June 5 | John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Kensington
The Scholarships Information Evening provides depth and detail on the range of scholarships at UNSW and the application process.
The evening is aimed at Year 11 and 12 students and their parents.
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.
May 29 | Sydney Nanoscience Hub
Join us for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies’ Year 11 and 12 Information Evening to find out everything you need to know about studying engineering, computing, technology or project management at Sydney University.
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
Applications for 2019 Bachelor & Diploma Courses are open from 2 July to 30 September.
Sydney 30 May
During the Hotel School Info Evening event prospective students have the unique opportunity to experience ‘The Hotel School Advantage’, meet academics and other key support staff and find out about studying at The Hotel School.
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
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
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 .
May 23 – Sydney
AIT’s Info night is perfect for those wanting to explore the endless opportunities available in the growing creative industry.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Worried about robots stealing your job? Find out the chances of your chosen field becoming automated in the future.
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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.
1st XI Report
Round 2 saw the two 2017 CAS premiers play against each other for the first time since last season. Waverley vs St Aloysius’ was definitely a fixture the team was looking forward to in anticipation of it being a close encounter. The first half began with Waverley defending solidly against a dangerous St Aloysius’ attack. As the half progressed Waverley were able to work their way into the game and began controlling the game although the half ended with the score locked at 0-0.
The second half saw St Aloysius’ take the lead early after their number 9 cleanly finished a well worked move. Although Waverley soon equalised leaving the game in the balance with plenty of time left for either side to find a winner. Some outstanding defending from the Waverley back four lead to St Aloysius’ absorbing a lot of pressure before Mario Rebollo scored a late winner. The game ended with Waverley prevailing as 2-1 victors giving the team confidence as we prepare to take on competition leaders Cranbrook at Queens Park in round 3.
Round 2 saw the 2nd XI take on St Aloysius on QP2, It was a typical cold day at Queens Park and during the early exchanges of the game rain was falling making the conditions difficult for both teams. Waverley defended well for the first 20 minutes keeping St Aloysius attack at bay through their frustration holes in their defence started to show and Waverley found the breakthrough through Jerome Mendes who rifled the ball into the top right corner. This saw Waverley take a 1-0 lead into the break.
The second half saw Waverley carry the momentum of the Mendes goal into the half dominating the midfield and looking for a second. But an St Aloysius counter attack sore a desperate tackle made in side Waverley’s 18 yard box which lead to a penalty, St Aloysius designated spot kick taker would make no mistake form the spot sending the keeper the wrong way and placing it nicely into the top left corner. This saw a massive momentum switch where St Aloysius had a dominant attacking period which saw 6 corners and 2 free kicks. This pushed Waverley’s defence to breaking point, but Waverley dug deep and found something else getting the ball into St Aloysius defensive third which resulted in a corner where Jerome Mendes would rise for his second of the game heading past St Aloysius keeper and into the bottom corner. This left 10 minutes of frantic football that saw many St Aloysius attacks but Waverley held strong taking a 2-1 victory. The 2nd XI will be back in action in next weeks local derby against Cranbrook at queens park.
Last weekend had our teams take on St Aloysius College with our Year 7, 10s and Opens playing at Queens Park and our Year 8 and 9 players travelling to Castle Cove. With some hard work at training during the previous week our teams came out fighting after some of the results from Knox. Over the day we had some great results from our teams including the 1st and 2nd XI defeating St Aloysius 2-1. Some other great results from the weekend were the 3rds 2-1 win, 7ths 2-0 win, 10As 1-0 win, 10Cs 2-1 win, 10Ds 2-1 win, 10Es 3-0 win, 9Ds 2-1 win, 9Fs 8-0 win, 8As 2-0 win, 7Bs 5-0 win, 7Cs 4-0 win, 7Ds 5-2 win, 10Es 6-0 win.
This weekend we will be versing Cranbrook down at Queens Park with both the 1st XI and 2nd XI playing on QP1, so make sure you get down to Queens Park and give the 1st and 2nds some support. The Year 7s, 10s and opens will also be playing at Queens Park and the Year 8 and 9s will be playing at Dangar oval.
Waves to win!
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’.
Our students in Year 5, 7 and 9 are in the middle of NAPLAN testing, along with over a million students around Australia. For the first time, our students are taking NAPLAN in its new online format. Whether you agree with NAPLAN or not, it is the only national assessment all Australian children undertake (four times across seven years of schooling in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9). The data gained from NAPLAN has proven value; these are the only national set of education data available in Australia, which inform decisions about improving learning for all students.
For parents, NAPLAN is an important tool to see how their child is doing in the fundamental skills of literacy and numeracy compared with the rest of Australia’s children. It supports conversations between parents, teachers and schools on working together to help children achieve their full potential.
The Waverley College community has a strong tradition of backing our families when they experience hard times – strongly supporting causes such as RUOK? and World’s Greatest Shave – and the ‘Beanies for Brain Cancer’ event is no exception.
A reminder to all members of the Waverley College community to get down to Bondi Beach at 5:30am – 8:15am on 24 May to support Digger Callander (Year 5) and his family with Beanies for Brain Cancer. Digger lost his Dad last year to brain cancer. Beanies can still be purchased for $20 at school. I look forward to seeing many of you down at Bondi next week at 5:30am!
Congratulations to Marcus Cowan, Mario Rebollo and Lachlan Forrest (Shadow) U16 CAS selection, Jack Hardwicke-Owen CAS 1st XI, and Mr Patrick Darvill CAS Football Head Coach.
Good Luck to the following students who will represent the College at the Bondi SurfAid Cup: Chase Hardaker, Max D’Agostino, Charlie Rodger, Liam Gregorio, Harrison Palmer and Banjo Studholme.
SurfAid is an N.G.O which provides aid to people living in remote and isolated Indonesian surfing communities. In Geography, students learn about the role of SurfAid as a case study. If you would like to assist the boys with their fundraising efforts, please click the following link;
https://surfaidcupbondi2018.everydayhero.com/au/team-surfaid/members
A reminder to parents to please fill in the Strategic Plan survey by clicking on the following link.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Waverley_College_Strategic_Planning_Survey
Year 12 student Josh Nathan who was recently a finalist in the ‘Best Newcomer’ category at the Australian Podcast Awards attended the IEM Masters event (an Esports gaming event) in Sydney last week. Nathan was given media accreditation and had the opportunity to interview some of the biggest names in Esports from around the world. Over the space of three days Josh and James Markham (Class of 2017) released the interviews as part of their popular podcast “Esports Unearthed“. They amassed over 10,000 downloads from 112 countries and have cemented themselves as leaders in their genre. This is a fantastic effort from the boys and they now hope to gain sponsorship from a major tech company.
Congratulations to Will Cooley of Year 10, who has achieved 2nd in U16 Sailing World Championship in Barcelona, Spain. Sixty teams from 18 countries competed at the Nacra 15 World Championship, which also offered seven nations a chance to qualify for the remaining seven of fourteen positions available for the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires (coming up in October 2018). Will Cooley and teammate, Evie Haseldine, had already qualified for Australia in January as one of the fourteen final teams who were headed for Buenos Aires.
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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