Following the success of our Blue & Gold Ball and the launch of Waverley College’s Science & Innovation Centre fundraising appeal, we are calling on your continued support to bring this exciting vision to life for our students—both current and future.
Click HERE to learn more about this transformative project.
For over 120 years, Waverley College has thrived thanks to the generosity of its community. Now, more than ever, your support is vital to ensuring we continue this legacy.
To start your regular giving donation, please click HERE.
If you require further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our school.
Billy Nicolas
Foundation Officer
bnicolas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
On 20 October, Transport for NSW will make adjustments to the public transport network to connect the new Sydney Metro City & Southwest with Sydney’s public transport network.
The changes will impact most train lines across Sydney and some regional and outer metropolitan services. Bus timetables in regional and outer metropolitan locations will also change to align with the adjusted train timetable.
Students who catch any bus services connecting to trains, or any train service across the Sydney, intercity and regional network should check their trip before travelling as your day-to-day journey may look different.
Students should use the Trip Planner or a Transport app to plan their trips and allow plenty of travel time to arrive early for exams.
The latest information about transport changes can be found HERE
Can you volunteer to assist us in our daily operations from 9:30am till 1:45pm? We really need you!
Lunch is provided for all volunteers.
We greatly value the assistance of our volunteer workers as it allows us to be more efficient in our services for students and staff.
We welcome all members of the Waverley College Community – mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and carers.
We are happy to take on any availability, whether it’s once a week, month, or even once a Term – it all helps.
The Term 3 2024 volunteer roster is online, so if you are interested, please volunteer as soon as you can by clicking HERE.
Thank you.
Ms Nina Kormanyos
College Canteen Manager
nkormanyos@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 3 events, please refer to the College calendar.
This week, the Year 6 students were invited to ‘A Kinder World Experience’, an excursion encouraging everyone to speak and always act with kindness. Here is an insight into the excursion from two of the 6 Gold students:
“My experience at the kinder world excursion was fantastic. We got to hear about Rivkys life and how she dealt with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Listening to her story and what she went through made me realise that everyone is going through their own problems. So we should always be kind to one another. Then we participated in many activities like creating an edible smiley face, playing kindness bingo, working together in ball games, playing in the kindness lounge, and decorating gifts and bags for the Sydney Children’s Hospital.
My favourite activity was decorating bags for children in hospitals. I liked this becuase we could decorate the bag however we wanted to and write kind and encouraging things on the bag. Then we got to put gifts in the bag. Each bag got a Lego set, pencils and pens, a bubble wand, and a book. We also got to write cards to the doctors and nurses who work so hard 24/7. Overall this was a very valuable experience to learn about teamwork and kindness.”
– Hugo Cuschieri
“This week, Year 6 went to the “A Kinder World” experience. After walking down Flood Street we arrived at Yeshiva College. After being greeted by the staff members we went inside where Rivky, the host, welcomed us and split us into three teams correlating with our classes. She then told us an unfortunate story about her life, how a disease a disease called jjuvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis made her have to take medicine, which in turn, made her feel self-conscious about the medicine’s side effects. She told how all the kids made fun of her, and how she began to lie and steal making the biggest mistake of her life, not taking her medicine, which left her fingers bent and crooked. Even though she suffered so much she said that her fingers are a reminder of her struggles and her life.
After that we split up, the first activity for Team Blue, my team was to make an edible smiley face to support positivity. We then played some fun bingo with positive words. The second activity was the ball pattern game outside.We had to stand in a circle and pass the ball to everyone, but we could only pass to someone who hadn’t had the ball. When we did that we would pass the ball to the leader and continue the cycle, except we added more balls into the mix for an extra challenge.
Everyone’s favourite activity, the kindness lounge, was next. After watching a video on kindness we were allowed to chill out. I played some air hockey with my friend Thomas and then some Super Smash Bros. Returning to the starting area we did the final activity, packing gift bags for sick children. We decorated a bag with stickers and wrote encouraging messages for the kids and then filled the bags with Lego, bubbles, a set of pencils, and a writing book. We also wrote handwritten letters to doctors thanking them for their work. After finishing all the activities we returned to the starting area where Rivky talked to use about kindness.
This was easily one of my favourite excursions and an experience that we will never forget.”
– Joey Oultram
Click on the link under ‘Training’ heading for the Term 4 Training Schedule.
Click on the link under ‘Games’ heading for the Term 4 Draw.
Please keep an eye on the weekly fixtures which will be sent out from Week 1 Term 4.
The FunRun ‘Big Show’ event is now less than a week away (Wednesday, 25 September) and we are so excited to have all students at Waverley Park to celebrate the fundraising with our Colour Run.
The Colour Run will be taking place between 10am and 12pm at Waverley Park. It will involve students running around the marked track through colour spraying sections and giant inflatables.
There will be an awards ceremony and staff members will be slimed at the end of the event. Parents are warmly welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you there.
Once the event concludes, teachers will walk their class back to school for a sausage sizzle lunch catered for by the Junior School. Parents may take their sons home following the lunch by signing out with the students’ classroom teacher.
All other students will be dismissed from the Junior School at 3pm.
Please help your sons prepare for the day by:
We are looking forward to celebrating our incredible efforts in fundraising for our four special charities:
Thank you for all your support thus far!
Ms Jade Sparks
Assistant Director of Co-curricular (Junior School)
jsparks@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Home Learning only on Monday 23 September
We offer all students in Year 5 and Year 6 the opportunity to receive free additional support after school for the completion of home learning tasks. The afternoon sessions also provide a quiet, supervised study space for students who want to complete their assigned tasks.
Home Learning Club operates in the Learning Hub from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – during school term unless there is a scheduled Professional Development meeting and the club will be closed.
Procedures
Register your son HERE
Only register his name once to allow other students the opportunity to attend. The session is limited to 20 spots. There will be a roll call to ensure attendance.
Students are required to stay for the full session unless there is a message in the student diary requesting early leave, a parent’s signature will be required.
Behaviour
As it is important to respect the rights of others to learn and work, all students are expected to settle to work in the Learning Hub and not cause a disturbance for others.
Teachers
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Mrs Natasha Zivanovic
Thursday
Mr Steve Ghattas
If you require any further information, feel free to contact us.
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
An important note to remember, if afternoon training sessions are cancelled, unfortunately, you cannot send your son to Home Learning as an alternative plan, students are registered for the afternoon sessions in advance and the capacity is always reached.
Avoid messaging your son during this period, unless it is urgent.
The Junior School boys participated in the “Write a Book in a Day” competition.
This engaging event invites teams of students to unleash their creativity and teamwork skills by writing and illustrating a complete book in a day.
With unique parameters and specific words to incorporate into their stories, the boys collaborated closely, transforming their imaginative ideas into a finished product that will be donated to children in hospitals across Australia.
This initiative fosters creativity and supports a great cause, as all funds raised will contribute to vital cancer research through The Kids’ Cancer Project.
The Junior School boys learnt valuable lessons in collaboration, problem-solving, and the power of storytelling, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
A huge shout out to Asher Thomasyu (Year 12) studying Advanced English || and preparing for the HSC who popped in to give the boys some words of wisdom and Mr William Roberts for facilitating the day.
Year 6 Team L-R Alex O’Brien, Sam Fisher, Sam Garrett, Thomas Taylor, Luke Haddock & Finn Constable.
Year 5 Team L-R Jack Bird, Leo Petit, Hugo Lehmann, Samuel Loughrey, Toby Pounder, Freddie Saville and Silas Murphy
Ms Natasha Zivanovic
Teacher of Literacy & Innovation
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
This term Year 5 and 6 students have been immersed in scientific exploration.
Year 5 students have honed their scientific inquiry skills through hands-on experiments, while also delving into the fascinating world of Mars rovers in their science tech lessons.
Meanwhile, Year 6 students have been experimenting with materials and reactions, culminating in the creation of borax crystals. They have also challenged their creativity and problem-solving abilities by designing a sustainable ocean cleanup device in their science tech class. Term 3 has also seen students collaborate in co-educational lessons with St. Catherines students, conducting experiments in the Junior School science lab and attending an upcoming coding competition at St. Catherine’s Junior School.
Finally, Science Week came to a close with a celebration of our young talents, as the winners of the coding and colouring competitions were announced and honoured.
Mr Max Mancinelli
Science Teacher
mmancinelli@waverley.nsw.edu.au
This week our Year 12s have had a number of opportunities to connect and reflect with each other and staff of the College. They have had one eye on what they have achieved throughout their secondary education journey, and the other an optimistic gaze toward what lies ahead.
We started graduation day with a special mass in Mary Immaculate Church, where parents, grandparents, siblings, and other significant caregivers joined in the farewell. During the service, the graduates were presented with a Waverley College Old Boys’ Union tie and a Celtic Cross. The tie to remind them to always stay connected to each other and to look out for each other on the journey ahead. And the Celtic Cross to remind them of God’s love for them and a reminder of the Gospel values that have been interwoven throughout their educational journey at Waverley.
This was followed by the Graduation Assembly in Centenary Quad where each student received their graduation certificate and academic achievers were recognised. In the final moments of the ceremony, 168 graduates took their place in a giant circle. The circle symbolises harmony, unity and life without beginning or end. It reminds its members that when their circle is under pressure, others need to help out, by either expanding and distributing the load, or bringing the circle into dialogue to solve a problem.
There were, however, 169 seats in the quadrangle circle today with one seat vacant for Archie Perkin who sadly lost his life to a heart condition at the start of Year 8. Archie’s legacy reminds us to appreciate the little things in life, to live life to the fullest and to spread positivity wherever we go. His unwavering spirit and ability to find joy in every situation serve as a powerful lesson in gratitude and love. Archie’s Year 12 jersey, Old Boys tie and Celtic cross were presented to Archie’s parents Nicola and James.
In the final memorable moments and tribute, the graduates exited the Quad for the last time as a cohort to the moving sounds of ‘Auld Lang Syne,’ performed by our College Brass Band and Choir. 
Congratulations to the Class of 2024! May your journey ahead be guided by respect and integrity as you step confidently into the future. The Waverley College community extends its best wishes to each graduate as they take their final steps towards the HSC examinations or start an apprenticeship.
Good luck and God Bless.
Year 12 Award Winners 2024
Christian Robbins: Software Design and Development
Declan McAuliffe: Mathematics Extension I
Deuchar Dezarnaulds: Music Extension
Jack George: Marine Studies
Jack Kerves: Industrial Technology
Jai Brodie: Construction Equal First
Jeremy Jos-Rolland: Mathematics Advanced
Jet Foltman: Visual Arts
Jordan Hammond: The Catherine Smithurst Prize for Standard English
Kieran Markwick: Design & Technology
Lachlan Korpar: Music Course I
Luke Richardson: Entertainment
Marcus Henderson: The M O’Halloran Prize for Chemistry
Oliver Malzard: Br R J Wallace Prize for Drama
Samuel Connor: Religious Studies
Sean Foley: Construction Equal First
Sonny Mori: Investigating Science
Thomas McKenna: Hospitality
William Whitaker: Society and Culture
Campbell Porteus: The Judge Thomas Prize for Mathematics Extension II; Music Course II
Cooper Gee: English Studies Equal First; Sport Life & Recreation
Riley Evans: Religious Studies; Engineering Studies
Sebastian Blowers: English Studies Equal First; Mathematics Standard Course I; Visual Design
Jock Edwards: The Br PA Conlon Prize for Economics; Mathematics Advanced; Br F S Farrell Prize for Physics
Remy Frampton: Spanish Beginners; Archbishop’s Award
Luke Crosson: Sydney Roosters General Excellence Award
King Manu: WJ Corbett Award for Best All Round Sportsman
Joseph Tangi: Max Coleman Memorial Award for Living Out the Touchstones
Jack Anasson: College Vice Captain; Reuben F Scarf Award for Involvement
Lachlan Miranda: College Captain; Waverley Council Award for General Proficiency
Ricardo Zanapalis: Food Technology; College Vice Captain; Ampol All Rounder Award
Jordan McCreery: Business Studies; The George & Elizabeth Thomas Prize for Extension History; Modern History; Bishop Geoffrey F Mayne Prize for Studies Of Religion I; Equal 3rd in Overall Academic Performance
Anton Svensson: Geography; The Barry McDonald Prize for Legal Studies; Mathematics Standard Course II; Equal 3rd in Overall Academic Performance
Asher Thomasyu: The Brian Sheedy Prize for Ancient History; The Abram Landa Prize for Advanced English; The Alice & Mildred Thomas Prize for English Extension I; English Extension II; College Vice Captain; JJ O’Brien Award for Leadership, Study & Involvement; 2nd in Overall Academic Performance
James Medland: PDHPE GHR Award; The Ray Aston Memorial Prize for Biology; Br P Oakley Prize for PDHPE; Bishop Patrick Dougherty Prize for Studies Of Religion II; Old Boys Union Edmund Rice Award for Leadership of Social Justice; Br LB Tevlin Memorial Prize for Dux of the College
Congratulations to Year 12 student Matthew Frost who has received a nomination for OnSTAGE, the annual showcase for exceptional HSC Drama works!
Matthew’s Individual Performance of ‘Life Without Me’ has earned him this well-deserved recognition. The following student/s Individual Performance has/have been nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE. OnSTAGE is an annual showcase of HSC Drama performances and individual projects that will be held at the Seymour Centre from Saturday, 8 February to Friday, 14 February 2025.
Congratulations to the Track and Field Team, Track & Field Head Coach Mr Jeremy Roff, Convenor Ms Rebecca Gair, and the Track & Field Coaches on a wonderful season and performance at the 93rd CAS Track & Field Competition.
Congratulations to Trinity Grammar School on their fine performance. The final points for the evening are below:
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in the evolution of Waverley College: the launch of a fundraising collaboration with Survival First Aid!
This partnership is one of the many ways we hope to raise funds for the construction of a state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Centre that will redefine education for our students.
Click HERE to see the reactions of our Junior School students as they watch an architectural fly-through of the Centre.
We invite you to contribute to our fundraising campaign by purchasing from our Survival Fundraising Range. 15% of all sale proceeds from this range will be donated to our Building Fund.
Code WAVERLEY15 will be automatically applied at checkout for 15% OFF all fundraising products!
Every contribution, big or small, will make a meaningful difference and help bring this visionary project to life.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication. Together, we can shape a brighter future for our students and our school.
Billy Nicolas
Foundation Officer
foundation@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Our school community is buzzing with exciting achievements that highlight the leadership and positive representation of many of our learners over the past two weeks. Last week, some of our Year 8 students showcased their mathematical prowess in the Maths Quad Challenge at Sydney Grammar School, while our Junior School students, inspired by Year 12 student Asher Thomasyu, embarked on an impressive “Write Book in a Day” project.
Additionally, our Year 10 Work Education students made us proud with their positive attitude and proactive approach during their work experience placements last week. Also, our Year 12 Legal Studies students gained valuable insights into the legal system during their visit to the Downing Centre Local and District Law Courts.
Last week we also celebrated the outstanding performances of our HSC Drama Showcase students, when we hosted family, friends and the school community to enjoy an evening with our talented Year 12 Drama students who performed an array of monologues and group performances to an eager crowd.
We are thrilled to announce that Matthew Frost has received a nomination for OnSTAGE, the annual HSC Showcase for Drama students, for his Individual Performance of, ‘Life Without Me.’ What an outstanding achievement for him and the HSC Drama cohort of 2024. We have some inspiring images below of the students’ performances.
Congratulations to all of these students who are a testament to the exceptional talent within our school.
On Monday evening, four members of our Teaching and Learning team, including the Head of Academic Enrichment, Innovation Coordinator, Ecology Coordinator and I, participated in a professional development session, From Barriers to Growth Opportunities: Overcoming Fixed Mindsets in collaboration with Ravenswood School for Girls.
Led by renowned psychologist Dr. Justin Coulson, whose credentials include his PhD in Psychology and his experience as a co-host and parenting expert on Channel Nine’s Parental Guidance, the evening focused on Dr Coulson’s compelling research and practical strategies for recognising and overcoming a fixed mindset.
Dr. Coulson shared his research which emphasises that intelligence and abilities are not fixed but can be developed through dedication and hard work. This growth mindset perspective encourages students to embrace the discomfort of challenges and learn from everyday setbacks. By understanding that their abilities can be enhanced through effort, students are empowered to take on new challenges and reach their full potential.
Some of his key messages were:
We are excited to incorporate these valuable insights into our teaching practices and foster a growth mindset culture within our school community. By empowering our students to embrace challenges and believe in their own capacity to build competence in all domains of human potential, we, as educators, can help all students to develop the resilience and determination needed to believe in their personal capability for success.
Thursday, 26 September 2024 – Term 3 classes Conclude
Friday, 27 September – Fiji & Timor-Leste September Immersions Depart Sydney
TERM 1
TERM 2
View the Week 9 Careers Newsletter HERE.
Please see me if you require any further assistance or information.
Ms Kath Knowles
Senior Studies & Careers Coordinator
kknowles@waverley.nsw.edu.au
This week we supported RUOK Day and our guest speaker at the College assembly was Mr Gus Worland from Gotcha4life. Gus works in the media and charity space and is passionate about building mental fitness and he gave the audience practical ways for them to do this through working on their relationships and building their social capital by ‘prioritising those that mean the most to you – those in our village’. Gus also sat down for a Q and A with Mr Drew-Morris who has been a strong advocate for RUOK Day for many years.
For more information please read Mrs Gabby Smith’s article.
This week we celebrated some of the amazing achievements of individuals and teams over the 2024 winter co-curricular season. We also celebrated the outstanding contribution of Mr Paul Cornish who celebrated his 20th season of coaching the College’s 1st XV this year. The full list of Years 5-12 award winners can be found below;
2024 Winter Co-Curricular Awards Junior School
2024 Winter Co-Curricular Awards Senior School
Congratulations to Green House students, staff and Mr Scott Coleman (Head of House) on their 2024 House Championship. Across a range of social, cultural, sporting and intellectual challenges, Green House has come out on top. Well done!
This week concluded our HSC Drama and Music performances all held in the Performing Arts Centre. I know that students walking out of these performances this week felt both the exhilaration that they went really well and grateful for the support of the people involved at the College and their parents. Congratulations to our students, and the tireless work of our teachers, Heads of Department and Support Staff across these areas.
We wish our Year 12s all the very best as they approach their last steps of secondary education. We will bid them farewell and best wishes at the Year 12 Mass, College Assembly and Valedictory dinner next Friday. As our 12s finish their journey, our Year 11s have started their HSC preliminary examinations and wish them all the best.
I am pleased to announce that Ms Alanna James has been appointed as the new Director of the Junior School, starting in January 2025. Alanna joins us from Claremont College, bringing with her 15 years of extensive educational leadership experience.
During her time at Claremont College, Alanna has taught across a variety of year levels and has held the key leadership positions of Head of Primary and Acting Deputy Principal while also serving on the Executive Leadership Team to help shape the school’s strategic vision.
Alanna holds a Bachelor of Education (Special Education) from the University of Technology Sydney and we are excited to welcome her to our team in 2025.
We look forward to farewelling our Year 12s during their final week at the College. As we celebrate this important time, please remember that all College rules remain in place. Attendance is expected at all events, and we kindly ask students to arrive on time, show respect, and wear the appropriate attire for each occasion.
Tuesday, 17 September – Last Day of Classes
Wednesday, 18 September – OBU Breakfast and Reflection Day
Thursday, 19 September
Friday, 20 September – Assembly, Mass and Graduation
Please don’t hesitate to contact Suzi Sucur if you have any questions via (e) ssucur@waverley.nsw.edu.au.
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 3 events, please refer to the College calendar.
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 2024 ICAS Assessments.
A special congratulations to the following students who received a credit or above in Mathematics.
Mathematics Year 5
Distinction
Jensen Honey
Sam Jarrett
Leo Murphy
Credit
Mark Adamik
Hugo D’Amours
Jack Guille
Marlon Hair
Hugo Lehmann
Samuel Loughrey
Spencer Murphy
Nixon Oakes
Thomas Pendleton
Joshua Satya
Rohan
Mathematics Year 6
Credit
Charles Draper
Oscar Griffin
Liam Hagley
Jack Hunter
Marcus Rakoczy
Flynn Roberts
SAVE THE DATE – MONDAY DECEMBER 2ND
5PM-8:30PM
Please note this is a parent organised function and not a College event
Last Friday, Jack Morahan Saliba (5 Orange Class Captain) & Hayden Greenberg (5 Blue Class Captain) were invited to participate in a Leadership Forum with the Federal Member of Parliament, Ms Allegra Spender, to discuss important issues within our local community. The boys were engaged with student leaders from other schools within the Wentworth Electorate and were given many opportunities to voice their opinions. I am glad to say that not only did they enjoy the experience, they also represented our school remarkably well.
The R U OK? Day organisation plays an important part of the Waverley College community. Today we were fortunate enough to hear from Gus Worland, media personality and founder of the Gotcha4Life Foundation in 2017. He talked about the importance of mental fitness as well as social connectedness, and the need to be able to let others know when you are not feeling okay.
To continue our support of R U OK? Day, a cake stall was held at recess and lunch on Friday in the Junior School. We are pleased to say that we raised $$$$. Special thanks to all of our families who supported in the donation of cakes and other delicious treats.
Mr Steve Ghattas
Assistant Director of the Junior School / Identity & Student Formation
sghattas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Our wonderful Learning Support Department of Ms Fitzgerald and Mrs Edwards continue to provide exceptional dedication and expertise to our students. Their commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment is truly commendable.
Congratulations to our Ethics Team who competed in an Olympiad on Tuesday against other schools. Yr 5 received a top 10 finish and yr 6 received wonderful feedback from the judges. Both teams represented the school proudly with intelligent and respectful discourse.
Our team consisted of the following students
Yr 5
Mark Adamik (5W)
Sam Jarrett (5I)
Koby Leondis (5G)
Eric Rakoczy (5I)
Lachlan Smith (5W)
Yr 6
Arlo Buchanan (6I)
Sam Garratt (6I)
Luke Haddock (6W)
Tom Sheehy (6R)
Thomas Taylor (6G)
The Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee 2024 was conducted across our classes recently. Congratulations to the students who achieved top placings in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, showcasing their dedication and impressive spelling skills!
| Nicholson | Rufus | 6 Orange | 1st Place JS |
| Taylor | Thomas | 6 Gold | 2nd Place JS |
| Buchanan | Arlo | 6 Indigo | 3rd Place Yr 6 |
| Fisher | Samuel | 6 Orange | 4th Place Yr 6 |
| Hagley | Liam | 6 Indigo | 5th Place Yr 6 |
| Johnson | Oliver | 6 Indigo | 6th Place Yr 6 |
| Sheehy | Thomas | 6 Red | 7th Place Yr 6 |
| Satya | Joshua | 5 Orange | 1st Place Yr 5 |
| Honey | Jensen | 5 Orange | 2nd Place Yr 5 |
| Grantham | Henry | 5 Blue | 3rd Place Yr 5 |
| Guille | Jack | 5 Indigo | 4th Place Yr 5 |
| Murphy | Spencer | 5 Gold | 5th Place Yr 5 |
| Gibbons | Billy | 5 Blue | 6th Place Yr 5 |
Mr Elliott McKimm
Assistant Director of Curriculum
emckimm@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Training schedule and fixtures
Click on the link under ‘Training’ heading for the Term 4 Training Schedule.
Click on the link under ‘Games’ heading for the Term 4 Draw.
Please keep an eye on the weekly fixtures which will be sent out from Week 1 Term 4.
During Week 9, we will be holding a Junior School Winter Co-curricular Awards Assembly during Period 6 on Tuesday 17th September. This assembly is for students only due to capacity in our Auditorium. Students who missed presentation nights will receive their trophies. We will also acknowledge other co-curricular activities that students have participated in, and announce Athletics Age Champions.
Marley Fuller (Year 5) won the MVP for his state champion U12 Comets team on Friday night. Congratulations Marley!
The FunRun ‘Big Show’ event is now less than 2 weeks away (Wednesday, 25 September) and we are so excited to have all students at Waverley Park to celebrate the fundraising with our Colour Run.
The Colour Run will be taking place between 10am and 12pm at Waverley Park. It will involve students running around the marked track through colour spraying sections and giant inflatables. There will be an awards ceremony and staff members will be slimed at the end of the event. Parents are warmly welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you there. Once the event concludes, teachers will walk their class back to school for a sausage sizzle lunch catered for by the Junior School. Parents may take their sons home following the lunch by signing out with the students’ classroom teacher. All other students will be dismissed from the Junior School at 3pm.
Please help your sons prepare for the day by:
We are looking forward to celebrating our incredible efforts in fundraising for our four special charities:
Thank you for all your support thus far!
Ms Jade Sparks
Assistant Director of Co-curricular (Junior School)
jsparks@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Junior School boys had an absolute blast during Science Week! Participating in a variety of fun and interactive activities, they explored the 2024 theme ‘Species Survival’ while fostering teamwork and creativity. The enthusiasm was visible as students took part in hands-on experiments in class, The Great Big Science Show, lunchtime experiment workshops, a colouring competition and an exciting coding task, making it a memorable week for everyone involved.
Mr Max Mancinelli
Science Teacher
mmancinelli@waverley.nsw.edu.au
No Home Learning Thursday, 19 September
We offer all students in Year 5 and Year 6 the opportunity to receive free additional support after school for the completion of home learning tasks. The afternoon sessions also provide a quiet, supervised study space for students who want to complete their assigned tasks.
Home Learning Club operates in the Learning Hub from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – during school term unless there is a scheduled Professional Development meeting and the club will be closed.
Procedures
Register your son HERE
Only register his name once to allow other students the opportunity to attend. The session is limited to 20 spots. There will be a roll call to ensure attendance.
Students are required to stay for the full session unless there is a message in the student diary requesting early leave, a parent’s signature will be required.
Behaviour
As it is important to respect the rights of others to learn and work, all students are expected to settle to work in the Learning Hub and not cause a disturbance for others.
Teachers
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Mrs Natasha Zivanovic
Thursday
Mr Steve Ghattas
If you require any further information, feel free to contact us.
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
An important note to remember, if afternoon training sessions are cancelled, unfortunately, you cannot send your son to Home Learning as an alternative plan, students are registered for the afternoon sessions in advance and the capacity is always reached.
Avoid messaging your son during this period, unless it is urgent.
Ms Natasha Zivanovic
Teacher of Literacy & Innovation
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
This term, 5 Orange have been working hard to develop their persuasive writing skills. They have explored a range of techniques that can be utilised to make one’s persuasive writing stronger. 5 Orange have also read and listened to famous activists such as Greta Thunberg and Martin Luther King Jr who put these techniques to great use. Students are looking forward to choosing their own cause to write about and put these persuasive writing techniques into action. In doing so we will utilise the fantastic platform that is Writer’s Toolbox. We absolutely love the feedback that it provides us and we love to watch our writing strength score grow.
In Mathematics, we have been focusing on angles, position, 2D shapes, and fractions. The students have enjoyed participating in hands-on activities to consolidate their understanding of these concepts. 5 Orange has also fallen in love with the website 99Math, which provides fun, interactive, topic-specific math quizzes that help us transfer knowledge from our short-term memory to long-term memory. We understand how important having a growth mindset is in mathematics and we live by this quote from Winston Churchill:
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Our class has also been busy preparing for the upcoming Junior School Fun Run. The students are excited to participate in this event and raise money for four worthy causes: Educating the Future, Indigenous Literacy Foundation, RUOK and Edmund Rice Camps. We are also super excited about the upcoming school musical Lion King Jr and we loved the process of recording our song with Mr Bowden.
Mr Elliott McKimm
5 Orange teacher
emckimm@waverley.nsw.edu.au
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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