After an unbeaten start to the season, our 1st XI travelled up the Pacific Highway to Curugal Oval to face second-placed Knox Grammar.
Sent into bat, Knox found themselves in trouble early as the Waverley juggernaut rolled on, reducing them to 5/33.
However, a gritty inning from the Knox captain shifted the momentum, allowing Knox to post a total of 145.
Buoyed by confidence, our boys strode to the crease but faltered in their chase, bowled out for 110. I
n the second innings, Knox cruised to 6/145, handing the 1st XI their first loss of the season.
A special mention goes to Bobby McLennan, who impressed on debut with figures of 2/25.
Elsewhere, the mighty 10As pushed for a rare outright victory against Knox at Queens Park 1. Batting first, Sebastian Loyd-Paul smashed a quickfire 23 off 21 balls before being dismissed LBW under contentious circumstances.
His departure left spectators wondering if he might have gone on to a monumental score.
Despite this setback, the team rallied, with Lachlan Chalmers leading the charge with his maiden half-century of the season, supported by Harry Trinca (30) and William Bayly (21). Waverley posted a competitive total of 200.
In response, Knox struggled against the combined brilliance of Seb Loyd-Paul (3/38) and William Bayly (4/11), who dismantled their lineup for just 100.
However, Knox regrouped in their second innings and resisted the relentless pressure from the Waverley 10As, ultimately denying them the outright win.
On QP2, the 8As reaffirmed their status as title contenders with a dominant performance, skittling St Aloysius for just 87 runs.
Remarkably, their bowling effort included five ducks in the opposition’s innings.
The standout performer was Lachlan Winfield, who delivered an extraordinary spell, taking 7/14, including a sensational hat-trick where all three batsmen were bowled.
Rumour has it that Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood might be feeling the pressure on their Test spots!
In reply, Waverley faced a few hiccups of their own, with three ducks in the chase.
However, Luca Barroon anchored the innings superbly with an unbeaten 42, steering the team to victory with four wickets to spare.
1st XI Report – Toby McDonald (Captain of Cricket)
The 1st XI cricket had an amazing win on the 22 and 23 of November at the first Friday-Saturday game of the season against St Aloysius college at Queens Park.
At 1pm on Friday, Waverley lost the toss and were sent into the field.
Aloy’s were relentless in their defence throughout their whole innings, with Waverley also holding up to the task throughout the day to stay in the game.
It was exciting to see members from Wavecrew come down to watch during the second session of the day, where three wickets of Aloy’s fell during their stay during the day. As the day came to close,
Aloy’s reached a total of 7/194 after 80 overs, with an exciting day ahead where anything could happen.
As the day began at 9:30am the next morning, Aloy’s got off to a good start as Waverley were forced to stay in the field much longer than hoped for.
Aloy’s reached a total of 9/269 when they declared, with Aarush Soni, Jonathon McDonald, Josh Gorya and Toby McDonald all picking up two wickets in their efforts.
Hoping to take some early wickets before lunch, Tom Rudolph and Henry Walker walked out to bat and immediately shifted the game in Waverley’s favour.
Both openers took on the game with confidence and class and bamboozled the Aloy’s bowling attack.
Waverley’s batting innings was highlighted by an amazing maiden ton from opener Tom Ruldoph which turned the whole game.
Henry Walker’s ‘85’ was also incredibly crucial in the result of the game.
At 0/177, Aloy’s took a few quick wickets to get back into the game slightly, leaving Waverley at 6/247.
However, William Livisiannis was instrumental in the closure of the game and batted beautifully for his 40* to finish the game for Waverley and finish at 6/270 to win Round 4 of the CAS 1st XI competition and go 3-1 and back the first on the ladder.
Waverley now have their second Friday-Saturday game and their last of the year vs Cranbrook at Cranbrook at the new Hordon Oval where they hope to close out the season with another win to go 4-1 and stamp their authority as the best team in the competition.
Match Report: Round 3 vs Knox
After a disappointing washout against Barker, the 2nd XI returned to Queens Park for their first home game.
The occasion was marked by the return of Oliver Hudson and Finlay Bates to cricket. As highlighted during the cap presentation, Hudson’s energy is pivotal to the team’s morale, while Bates provides bursts of intensity that challenge opponents.
Another boost was the debut of Sam Caro in the 2nd XI for the 2024/25 season, solidifying a strong lineup.
Day 1 (Saturday, 9th November)
Despite losing the toss, the team opened with energy as James Warwick-Rose and Sam Caro reduced Knox to 2/30 at the first drinks break.
However, a series of missed catches and fielding errors allowed Knox to rebuild, capitalising on loose play.
A standout moment came when Zander Bass (3/39) broke a 155-run partnership, aided by a spectacular catch from Dash Delaney-Fielding.
Fred Robertson (1/2) also showed promise, dismissing Knox’s top scorer for 96.
Knox declared at 5/223, leaving six challenging overs to bat out. The resilience of Fred, Sam, James, and Lucas Coe ensured the team ended the day unscathed.
Day 2 (Saturday, 16th November)
Chasing 224, the team faced a difficult start, with early wickets leaving them at 4/17.
A controversial decision against Lucas Coe compounded the pressure. However, a determined 67-run partnership between Ashton Hourn (30) and Dash Delaney-Fielding (46) steadied the innings.
Ashton’s resolute defense complemented Dash’s aggressive stroke play, frustrating Knox and demonstrating the importance of partnerships.
Following their departure, the onus fell on the senior players. Hamish Baldock (26) and Charlie Coughlan (73) forged a brilliant 77-run partnership.
Hamish’s power hitting, including two massive sixes, combined with Charlie’s tactical manipulation of the field, shifted momentum.
Their efforts rattled Knox, who began misfielding and questioning strategies.
Unfortunately, the team fell just short at 217, but the valiant run chase earned admiration.
Despite the loss, the team displayed commendable sportsmanship, refraining from reacting to questionable umpiring and opposition send-offs.
The match highlighted the team’s resilience and potential.
Best and Fairest Points: Round 3 vs Knox
3 Points: Charlie Coughlan (73 off 79)
2 Points: Dash Delaney-Fielding (46 off 75, 2 catches)
1 Point: Zander Bass (3/39)
Key Takeaways
Fielding: Missed chances and misfields cost vital runs. Improving these basics could significantly reduce target scores.
Team Focus: Players must embrace their roles wholeheartedly, whether batting down the order or fielding for extended periods. Depth in the lineup, exemplified by strong players batting at 10 and 11, is a strength.
Overall, the team showcased determination and pride, epitomizing Waverley 2nd XI cricket.
With upcoming back-to-back games, the focus is on building momentum. Bring on Aloysius!
Leo Shanahan – 2nd XI Coach
2 nd XI Match Report Rd 4 vs Aloysius By Leo Shanahan
After a near-miracle run chase against Knox, the 2nd XI went to Aloysius brimming with confidence.
This confidence grew even more when for the first time in the Zander Bass era the 2nd XI won a toss and elected to bat.
Following a good start by Aloys opening bowlers Waverley were in trouble at 2/22, however, for the second week in a row a few good partnerships kept Waverley in the game.
Fred Robertson (76*) was supported by some power hitting from Hamish Baldock (48) and Oliver Hudson (59) and the 2nd XI got to an imposing figures of 7/230 leading Zander to simply state ‘I think I have seen enough’.
With 4 overs left in the day Aloys was left with the hard task of surviving until stumps. A task made even harder when the ever-accurate Sam Caro took a wicket in his first over.
The opening partnership between Sam and Finlay Bates left Waverley well on top needing 9 wickets to win.
There was less to write about on day two as without being spectacular Waves were always in control of the game.
Sam Caro (12 overs 3/7) was the pick of the bowlers and was supported by Aidan Herlihy (9.4 overs 2/26) who held down his end well.
The most pleasing aspect was that all the bowlers contributed with four other bowlers picking up wickets.
Ultimately, it was a well-deserved win with Waverley controlling the game from the start.
It has been great fun watching the 2nd XI play this year with all the boys enjoying their cricket – which is showing in their results on the field.
With the exams now done and dusted, we have arranged for all year 9 students to return their textbooks and any outstanding english novels next week (starting 25 November) during designated class times.
As such, if you can please ensure that any books ‘hanging out’ at home are brought in then, that would be wonderful, but please rest assured that Book hire is open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm as well, in case a student is away the day their class is scheduled and is welcome to drop off the books beforehand or when back from camp.
As another option, books can be dropped off in the marked crates in the library and reception.
Thank you in advance for all your help and any questions, please feel free to contact me by sending an email to bookhire@waverley.nsw.edu.au
With the exams now done and dusted, we have arranged for all year 7 students to return their textbooks and any outstanding english novels next week (starting 25 November) during designated class times.
As such, if you can please ensure that any books ‘hanging out’ at home are brought in then, that would be wonderful, but please rest assured that Book hire is open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm as well, in case a student is away the day their class is scheduled and is welcome to drop off the books beforehand or when back from camp.
As another option, books can be dropped off in the marked crates in the library and reception.
Thank you in advance for all your help and any questions, please feel free to contact me by sending an email to bookhire@waverley.nsw.edu.au
On Tuesday 12 November, Waverley College participated in round 2 of the Theatresports School Challenge (TSC).
I could not have been prouder of our team – Cooper Firth (yr 7), Sebastian Karhan (yr 7), Kaspar Emmanouilidis (yr 7) and Gabriel Wright (yr 7).
For those unfamiliar with Theatresports, it is a challenging competitive drama improvisation competition.
The team competes in games in a team of up to 5 players. The players are given a prompt (such as a location or activity) and have approximately zero seconds to prepare a scene for that prompt.
Scores are given to the team out of five based on their technique, entertainment and narrative.
Our team played the games “I love you” (prompt: at the time zone arcade), “Inner Song” (prompt: school camp) and “Time Warp” (prompt: at a funeral).
They had to show great adaptability in their choice of games, as each game can only be played twice in a round. Waverley unfortunately had to go with our second game choice twice as we were later in the round.
However, the team impressed judges with their work, being the first team of the round to pick a musical game with “Inner Song”, which is performed so rarely that it caused an audible surprise from the audience.
This game in particular generated a few laughs, as the students referenced some of their own experiences toughing it out as opposed to teachers on school camps.
Whilst I can’t repeat their one-liners here, I will admit that an occasional coffee may have manifested for me at a school camp.
When asked about their experience of the TSC, our team proudly exclaimed that it as fun and they loved the collaboration.
I’m sure we’re going to see much more of Cooper, Gabriel, Kaspar, and Sebastian in future Theatresports performances.
You will see them next year in our College production of Little Shop of Horrors, and are also hoping to start an improvisation club next year to continue to hone and share our skills with audiences more regularly.
Theatresports runs as a co-curricular activity on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.
If interested, please contact Mr Hall. He can be reached on shall@waverley.nsw.edu.au, or haunting the maths staffroom.
Home Training 2024
Today is the last Home Training for our Recruits as they complete the first two terms of their Cadet experience. Cadets starts back with the Golden Boot Competition on Friday 7 February 2025. Be ready to test your field skills, physical prowess and Cadet knowledge as platoons compete against each other for the coveted Golden Boot trophy!
A big thank you to the SUO and his team of RHQ and Company Commanders for their constant commitment to Cadets, attending O Group every Monday to plan and execute the Training Program, commanding and leading the Unit every week, and modelling servant leadership as they run their weekly activities.
WEC Trek Award 2024
Our extension camp, WEC Trek 2024, will take place at Douglas Park from 6 – 9 December, and sees 30 of our top cadets competing in navigation, ratel, field skills, leadership and teamwork for the WEC Trek Silver or Gold Awards. We wish them all the best for their preparation and competition.
Merry Christmas
A huge thank you to our rank and staff for their enthusiasm and dedication across 2024. Corporals, Sergeants, Warrant Officers, Cadet Under Officers and Directing Staff, I thank you all for your ongoing commitment and passion, and for your belief in the vision of this youth development program.
We look forward to seeing you all again on Friday, 7th February 2025 and ask that you take a moment to note the Key Dates for the 2025 Cadet Year below.
I wish you all a safe and relaxing holiday and a very Merry Christmas.
Less than one week to go to the inaugural Waverley College Book Club at Waverley College Library, open to students, parents, carers, and staff alike! In fact, all family members are welcome. Time to get reading if you haven’t already finished the book.
We will also be joined by guest speaker, Paul MacDonald. Owner of the award-winning ‘The Children’s Bookshop’ and winner of numerous awards such as a Quality Teacher Award, The Premier’s English Scholarship, the inaugural Maurice Saxby Award and the 2016 Lady Cutler award for services to children’s literature and literacy in Australia, Paul is a passionate proponent of the value of quality Australian books. Paul is the current CBCA president.
PleaseRSVP HERE by Monday, 18 November to our Inaugural Book Club for parents/ carers, students and staff.
Our first novel is the captivating Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. This heartwarming story, set in a small Tokyo café, explores themes of time travel, love, and second chances. It’s the perfect conversation starter for our first gathering!
Our Book Club is not just about reading—it’s about building community through great stories, delicious food, and meaningful conversation.
Reading together helps strengthen our critical thinking, encourages empathy, and offers a wonderful escape from the everyday hustle. According to the International Boys’ School Coalition (IBSC), family time reading at home can encourage boys to develop as readers and develop a love for books.
There is no better way to celebrate this shared reading experience than to discuss the book together with other families and friends in a beautiful literary space at the College. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking to try something new, we welcome you to join us for this enriching experience.
Food will be provided!
Date: 20 November
Time: 6pm
Venue: Waverley College Library
With the exams kicking off next week, followed by Service Week right after, please note that all year 10 textbooks and outstanding english novels are to be returned beforehand or straight after the exams with all textbooks due back next Friday, 22nd November.
Given the tight turnaround, I have made sure that the boys also have the option where they can drop off their books in the marked crates in the library or reception, keeping in mind that book hire is open it’s usual 8am-4pm hours, Monday-Friday as well.
My sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused given the timing, however we wanted to ensure that the students have access to their physical textbooks during exam time.
Any questions at all, please feel free to contact me via email sent to bookhire@waverley.nsw.edu.au
With the Year 8 camp just around the corner and the last exams taking place mid next week, we have arranged for all year 8 students to return their textbooks and any outstanding English novels next Thursday (21st November) and Friday (22nd November) during designated class times.
As such, if you can please ensure that any books ‘hanging out’ at home are brought in then, that would be wonderful, but please rest assured that Book hire is open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm as well, in case a student is away either or both of those days and is welcome to drop off the books beforehand or when back from camp. As another option, books can be dropped off in the marked crates in the library and reception.
Thank you in advance for all your help and any questions, please feel free to contact me by sending an email to bookhire@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Kind regards,
Our Term 4 Summer activities have a couple of weeks to go and we want all students finishing strong. Year 10 have exams next week but are still expected to attend training and fixtures. The holistic benefits of physical exercise and the positive impact this has on academic results in well researched.
I also want to remind our college community of the CAS codes of Conduct and at no stage should members of our community be approaching officials or opposition coaches. If you have a concern or a complaint, please direct these to the Convenor of that activity or one of the College’s co-curricular team who will pass this onto the correct opposition personnel.
CAS CODES OF CONDUCT
Players
Play by the rules and in a spirit of good sportsmanship
Play for the “fun of it” and not just to please parents and coaches.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately fouling or provoking an opponent, and throwing equipment are not acceptable nor permitted in any sport.
Work hard both for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit, so will you.
Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.
Co-operate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no game.
In the event of a player, or athlete being sent-off during a CAS fixture, it is the responsibility of that boy’s Headmaster at his discretion to determine the penalty. It is generally understood among Headmasters, however, that the boy will serve at least one week’s suspension from participating in the CAS competition.
Parents
Focus upon the boy’s efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the game. This assists the boy in setting realistic goals related to his ability by reducing emphasis on winning.
Teach your son that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of the game is accepted without undue disappointment.
Encourage your son to always play according to the rules of the game.
Never ridicule or yell at your son or another boy for making a mistake or losing a game.
Remember boys are involved in organised sports for their benefit and enjoyment, not yours.
Remember children learn best from example. Applaud good play by both teams.
If you disagree with an official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question the official’s judgement and honesty in public. Remember most officials give their time and effort voluntarily for your son’s benefit.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
Recognise the value and importance of coaches. They give their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your son and other boys and deserve your support.
Spectators
We encourage boys to support their school teams and to be dressed in the school’s uniform while doing so.
We expect barracking to be enthusiastic, but not to be fanatical or designed to heckle, belittle or disturb the opponents. For example, barracking, for or against, during a kick at goal is always bad sportsmanship. Boy’s should be encouraged to barrack for their school rather than for an individual team member. Booing and whistling are in bad taste and wholly unacceptable.
Vocal support for any team should never encourage violence or rough or illegal play.
Encroaching onto the field of play, the shouting out of suggestions for players, referees or umpires to hear are not allowed.
It is never acceptable to express disapproval of a referee’s or umpire’s decision – no matter whether the referee be adult or schoolboy.
There is a complete ban on all alcoholic drinks at grounds where games between Associated Schools’ teams are being played.
We expect our players to be modest in success and generous in defeat, not showing in either case undue emotion. Good play, by your own school and by the opposing school, should be applauded willingly and openly.
At all times, spectators should leave the area tidy and free of rubbish when they leave.
We look to adults (parents, old boys and other spectators) to set an example by their self-control at matches.
Some upcoming and important dates for the rest of this year and the start of 2025:
November 23 – last round for most activities (2 day cricket continues the following weekend)
November 25-29 Year 8 Camp and Year 10 Service Week
January 30 – return to school for all students
February 1 – Year 7 2025 sports trials, CAS Basketball Blitz and CAS T20 Cricket tournament
February 3 – Term 1 Summer Activities and training commences
March 8 – final round of Summer Activities
March 13 – CAS Swimming and Diving Championships
March 15 – sport free weekend
March 17 – commencement of the winter season and trials
Please also note that any leave requests should be emailed directly to myself and not submitted through the co-curricular absence app. Students are entitled to two exemptions per year.
