As we approach Easter, a time of renewal and rebirth, let us reflect on the profound message it brings to us all.
There is an unmistakable sense of finality surrounding a grave or tomb. It’s a symbol of endings, of closure, of hopelessness. When the tomb of Jesus was sealed with a big round stone, it must have seemed like a cosmic full-stop. The light had dimmed. The world was left in darkness.
Yet, Easter reminds us that appearances can be deceiving. It speaks to the very heart of our human experience – a narrative of struggle, despair, and ultimately, triumph. For in the Easter story, we find that the stone was rolled away, the grave could not contain the divine light within. It was a moment of transcendent revelation – a declaration that even the darkest of nights must yield to the dawn of hope.
In our lives, we encounter what seem like full-stops – situations that appear utterly hopeless, challenges that overwhelm us, grief that consumes us. Yet, Easter whispers to our souls that there’s no such thing as an ultimately hopeless situation. Every full-stop is, in fact, a comma or perhaps a dash – a pause in the narrative, not the end of the story.
Easter invites us to embrace the truth that even in our darkest moments, there is a glimmer of light, a spark of hope waiting to be ignited. It calls us to remember that just as the tomb could not confine the boundless love of the Divine, so too can no challenge, no adversity, no despair, confine the indomitable spirit within each of us.
So, as we gather with loved ones, as we celebrate this season of new beginnings, let us carry within us the message of Easter – that love conquers all, that hope springs eternal, and that even in the face of the gravest of trials, we are called to rise again.
May this Easter be a reminder that no matter how daunting the journey may seem, the promise of resurrection and renewal is always within reach.
Wishing you all a blessed and joyous Easter.
We would like to thank all our parents, carers, staff and students for the wonderful support they have shown throughout Term 1 with both our fundraising appeals, donations and charity drives.
At the Junior and Senior Campus, Shrove Tuesday marked the beginning of our Lenten Appeal to support Caritas, with students indulging in delicious pancakes. The St Patrick’s Day fundraising efforts resulted in money being raised for our St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol which is a new partnership for us. The Junior School contributed fruit and muesli bars to complement the sandwiches provided for this initiative. Each Night Patrol team consists of 7-15 volunteers, who engage with people from all age groups who are marginalised or experiencing homelessness, providing them with companionship, food and referrals onto other support services.
Our Harmony Day fundraiser was very well supported by the community with students raising money and developing an understanding of the many cultures from around the world. All funds generated were donated to the Edmund Rice Centre for their refugee assistance efforts.
Overall, as a College community, we raised over $6,000 over the Lenten season to support Caritas, St Vincent de Paul and the Edmund Rice Centre. We are so grateful for the support of everyone involved.
Photo: courtesy Walkawhile website, The Catholic Leader
Memory Mountain, Northern Territory, Australia – the Cross on Memory Mountain was officially launched and handed over to the local Indigenous community during the 2023 Indigenous Easter celebrations. Families came from communities near and far to join festivities and see the lights on the Cross turned on Good Friday evening.
The Vatican, St Peter’s Basilica Easter – the Easter Vigil is a highlight of Easter celebrations at the Vatican. Held on Holy Saturday evening, it includes the lighting of the Paschal candle, readings from Scripture, and the celebration of the Eucharist.
Jerusalem – Church of the Holy Sepulchre – this site has been recognised since the 4th century as the place where Jesus died, was buried, and rose from the dead. The Rock of Calvary, where the Crucifixion is believed to have occurred, is encased in glass at the lavish Altar of the Crucifixion and is the most-visited area within the church.
The Hill of Crosses – Lithuania – the hill is today considered as a symbol of suffering, hope and unbroken faith of a nation.
Christ the Redeemer – Brazil’s general symbol of welcome, with arms open wide. One of its original creators called it a “monument to science, art and religion.”
The Celtic Cross – one of the most popular symbols of the Irish Christian faith as well as the Celtic culture and identity. The Celtic Cross is said to be a representation of knowledge, strength and compassion to manage life’s ups and downs.
Christ the Redeemer of the Andes, Chile – Argentina border – the statue Christ the Redeemer of the Andes stands at the summit of La Cumbre pass in the Andes mountains on the border between Argentina and Chile. It was unveiled in 1904 as a symbol of the peaceful settlement of the border dispute.
White Crosses of World War II, Normandy – the long lines of white marble Latin Crosses and Stars of David symbolise the sacrifices that the Allied nations made.
Seven images above: courtesy Creative Commons
Reminder that there is no school on Thursday, 28 March and then we return the following Tuesday, 2 April.
| Holy Thursday | Good Friday | Easter Saturday | Easter Sunday |
| No Morning Mass
7pm: Lord’s Supper Mass |
10am: Stations of the Cross
3pm:Commemoration of the Passion |
No Morning Mass
7pm: Easter Vigil |
9:15am: Mass
No Evening Mass |
Our Senior Rank are looking forward to welcoming our recruits on AFX on Sunday, 7 April 2024. They have been working so hard with planning and logistics and I want to thank our leadership team for their dedication and enthusiasm as they prepare for their culminating leadership activity following four years of Cadet training.
Our recruits are in most excellent hands:
They are ably supported by their compatriots in Years 11 and 12, working together as a team to ensure the success of AFX.
On Saturday 13 April 2024, all Waverley College Year 9 recruits will be sent the Intention Form and Continuation Agreement, where they have the opportunity to continue with Cadets for another 12 months, inspired by the camaraderie, the leadership opportunities and the unique experiences that our program offers.
These forms will be due back by Friday, 26 April 2024.
Interviews on both of these days will take place between 8:30am and 6:30pm.
All interviews will be held via Zoom.
IT have provided a video on how to set up a Zoom Meeting. You can view this video HERE.
Bookings for these interviews can be made through the Parent Lounge in TASS.
Bookings opened on Tuesday, 2 April at 9am and will close on Friday, 26 April at 3:30pm.
There will be no classes or sport training for any Senior School students on either of these days.
A list of Zoom account numbers will be sent by IT to all parents/carers prior to the interview dates. This will usually be a day or two before the interviews. You do not need the Zoom code to make your bookings.
In order to have staff available to as many families as possible, interviews will be of five minutes’ duration.
To make the process as efficient as possible and to minimise lost time, we ask that you don’t make consecutive bookings and leave at least a five minute gap between your bookings to allow time to move between meetings with the teachers.
The following staff will not be available for interviews;
Monday 29 April
Ms H. Chia
Ms M. Cooper
Ms K. Downey
Ms F. Heffernan
Mr P. Riley
Ms N. Silsby
Ms C. Stewart
Mr J. Walker
Tuesday 30 April
Ms H. Chia
Ms K. Downey
Ms F. Heffernan
Mr P. Riley
Ms N. Silsby
Mr J. Walker
The link to the Parent Lounge is HERE.
User ID = email address
Password = if you cannot remember your password you can reset by selecting ‘forgot password’.
If you have any technical issues with using the system then you should contact the IT Department on (02) 9369 0784 or email iAssist@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Please keep respective students and staff members in your prayers and thoughts this week who have lost mothers and fathers. I know a lot of our community have lost loved ones recently and this is one of the hardest things we have to face as humans, particularly when life is cut short.
I know many of our students, parents/carers and staff are aware of an alleged hit and run in the local area where a 28-year-old man tragically lost his life last week. Please encourage your son to reach out to one of our psychologists, his favourite teacher or mentor or you if he is struggling at this time. And, please encourage him to look after those who have gone through loss of a loved one.
The University of Newcastle operates a nationwide STEM outreach program called the ‘Science and Engineering Challenge’ which gives students the chance to experience how science and engineering can help to solve real-world problems in a fun, competitive setting.
We congratulate the following students who competed in this challenge on Tuesday. Waverley came away with the win! We’re proud to say that we are now in the running to go to the next level once all NSW heats are completed.
Congratulations to Ms Gemma Brown and Ms Emily Pace and the following Year 10 students; Adam Curran, Aidan Carpenter, Alexander Tarasov, Archie Llewellyn, Ben Darcy, Charlie Carter, Christopher Wellington, Connell Corcoran, Ethan Ooi, Guillen Dela Cueva, James Grant, Jenson Mears, Mikayl Keshavarz, Oliver Brasic, Oliver Teh Howell, Owen Smith, Riley Joel, Ryan Murphy, Sam Altree-Williams, Sonny Bowcock, William Jacques, Xavier Kopsiaftis, William Lerche, Max Star.
2024 Science and Engineering Competition
Two of our drama students both played senior roles in the Kincoppal Rose Bay (KRB) 2024 School Musical Legally Blonde, which opened last night at NIDA. Congratulations to Mackenzie Singh (Year 12) and Matthew Frost (Year 12) who both produced stellar performances along with their KRB colleagues.
Student Fox Stapleton (Year 11) is in the St Catherine’s musical which opens in early Term 2. And, we have a number of our boys, and girls from Ascham School and St Clare’s College in Week 8 of their rehearsals for our production Tartuffe (The Hypocrite), based in 1980s Sydney. This will be performed in the PAC Theatre at Waverley College from 18-20 June 2024. Details coming soon.
Congratulations to our Year 12 Hospitality students who took over Pinocchio’s Restaurant on Monday evening this week. The boys prepared a variety of dishes from scratch across entrée, main and dessert to a very high standard. Both parents, carers, grandparents and staff were highly impressed with the boys skills across both front and back of house.
Thank you to Ms Beverley McCarthy and Mr Mark Neale for coordinating this experience which provided the boys an opportunity to display best practice in an authentic workplace setting. We would also like to thank and acknowledge the staff at Pinocchios for providing this valuable learning experience for our students.
Read more in Ms Lynsey Porter’s article HERE.
This week we celebrated Harmony Day in the Junior and Senior Schools. When we look at our student enrolment, the school has students born in over 40 different countries with representation across each continent, except Antarctica. This would broaden much further if we included parents’ countries of birth.
We are proud to be a school that reinforces the message each day that ‘everyone belongs’. We see strength in diversity and this is particularly relevant as an Edmund Rice community as one of our Touchstones is ‘Inclusive Community’. In light of that theme, our prayer on international Harmony Day was recited in Spanish and Gaelic, symbolising our cultural diversity and inclusiveness of all.
Pasifika Brothers haka – Senior School
Pasifika Brothers haka – Senior School
Harmony Day celebrations – Junior School
Harmony Day celebrations – Junior School
Last Friday morning, I joined Mayor Paula Masselos along with other Net Zero Alliance members to hear from energy experts and share ideas of helping each other towards achieving NetZero 2035. Twelve new local businesses and community organisations signed the alliance last Friday and are seeking to reduce their greenhouse emissions and reduce waste.
Member for Wentworth Ms Allegra Spender MP and Member for Coogee Ms Majorie O’Neill MP were also in attendance and gave their support to increasing participation and building of partnerships between all levels of government, business and community organisations in working towards NetZero.
(Left to Right): Ms Judith Poole (Headmistress, St Catherine’s School), Mr Joe Kelly (CEO, Sydney Roosters) and Mr Graham Leddie (Principal, Waverley College)
I encourage you and your family to support Earth Hour this Saturday which has grown to become much more than switching your lights off. Millions of participants around the world will switch off their lights at 8:30 pm local time on Saturday, 23 March 2024 to demonstrate support for the environment that is in obvious crisis.
This action is symbolic and is not an action to save power. It is about bringing awareness to the issue and demonstrates your commitment to help protect the planet.
We are thrilled to announce our annual fundraising event, the Blue & Gold Ball, which is set to take place on Saturday, 24 August 2024. This event holds great significance for us, as all proceeds generated will go towards the realisation of our Science & Innovation Centre – a state-of-the-art facility that will empower our students to excel in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Please see the video below from Harries, seeking donations and sponsorship from the community.
Another way you can help and make your mark in history and celebrate your connection with Waverley College is by purchasing an engraved paver on the Walk of Waverley. The Walk of Waverley leads into the oldest part of the College Campus ‘Airmount’ from the Carrington Road gates.
We urge you to join us on this far-reaching journey as funds from the sale of each paver will benefit current and future generations of Waverlians by going towards the state-of-the-art Science & Innovation Centre.
Learn more HERE.
The College for a number of years has run a Year 12 Mother/Son Luncheon and this year we are trialling a whole school event, which the Parents’ Association are organising – the Parents’ Association Mother/Carer & Son Dinner. So far over 500 tickets have been sold and limited seats are now available. Act fast if you would like to secure a seat.
This will be held on Friday, 17 May 2024 at Randwick Racecourse, 6:30pm-10:30pm. The special guest speaker is Hugo Toovey, Founder of 25 STAY ALIVE.
For more information and to purchase your tickets please click HERE.
Harmony Week is celebrated annually during March to highlight our diverse cultures and help us better understand each other’s experiences and backgrounds. During this week, the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is also acknowledged on 21 March.
Harmony Week is an opportunity to recognise Australia’s multiculturalism, which embraces people from all over the world, especially Indigenous Australians. As a nation, we are encouraged to promote respect, understanding and appreciation for all cultures.
Australia’s multicultural background has been shaped by migration since 1945, which at times has culminated into situations that have been challenging and sometimes leading to conflict due to a lack of understanding. Harmony Week reminds us to appreciate everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Families can join in the celebrations of Harmony Week, and view it as an opportunity to join in the activities that unite cultures demonstrating that everyone belongs. There is no set way to celebrate the week, but participating in international food fairs, attending street parades, wearing orange or even just having a meaningful conversation, can all help show your support.
Courtesy: SchoolTV Special Report
For further information on how you can get involved, click on the links below:
Learn more about cultural diversity on SchoolTV HERE.
Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible.
More about School Opal cards HERE.
In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs.
New Student Opal cards (including new Term Bus Passes) will be sent to the student’s nominated postal address within two weeks of their application being approved.
Students using School Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use.
This includes travel within the approved times between 6.30am and 7.00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Students must use their child/youth Opal for any travel outside these times.
All students are required to comply with the Student Code of Conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and wellbeing of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the Code of Conduct can result in a suspension from travel.
There have been reports that some parents/carers are parking in the No Parking / No Standing zone before the traffic lights on Birrell Street to drop their kids off in the morning. This causes congestion, is dangerous and sets a bad example to the students.
Parents/carers can use the turning circle to drop off their son or park legally in a nearby street.
We kindly request your cooperation in adhering to traffic rules and regulations to ensure the safety of our students.
Ms Gabby Smith
Deputy Principal – Students
gsmith@waverley.nsw.edu.au
This week the Year 12 Hospitality students were lucky enough to take over Pinocchio’s Restaurant at Souths Juniors in Kingsford. They spent hours preparing and completing mise-en-place before catering for and serving close to 70 family members and staff. It was a perfect opportunity for the boys to showcase their Hospitality skills and knowledge in an authentic setting.
We hope you enjoy these quotes from students, customers and staff:
“The best part for me was working with my friends. We started off a bit informal, but then we realised we needed to step up and get on with it but it was still fun.”
“The students are required to complete 12 mandatory service periods as a requirement of their Hospitality course. What a fabulous way to tick that box!”
“My favourite part of the day was when we all got to sit and eat together after prepping all morning.”
“Once we got into a routine out the front, we felt more confident and enjoyed ourselves.”
“Having to cook four chicken parmis at once was hectic but a buzz.”
“These are the sorts of school experiences that the students will remember. Plus they are learning without even realising it.”
“Each course was delicious and plated professionally. The front and back of house did a fabulous job.”
“I enjoyed making food for my parents and serving them.”
“What a great night it was! Congratulations. The food was very nice, as was the ambience.”
“It’s good to observe the students in a different setting and light. Some took to their roles like ducks to water and it was great to see them shine.”
“Thanks for the great night on Monday! The boys did well!”
“Can we do it again?”
Ms Bev McCarthy
VET/TAS Teacher
bmccarthy@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Our highly credentialled and respected Basketball coach Mr Johnston is enjoying his sixth year at Waverley. With 56 Basketball teams in our College, we’re fortunate to have a coach on staff with Mr Johnston’s depth of experience. This week he took time out from his schedule to share his life experiences with Nurrunga.
“Since arriving, I believe the kids have shown to be; driven, loyal, and down to earth. They’re difficult at times (like all kids), however, when under pressure they generally have the fortitude to get themself together and tough things out – which is what I love about them.
I’ve been in various roles now in the College – I started in a Learning Support role in the Senior School, then was a classroom teacher in the Junior School, and now I’m a PE teacher in the Junior School and a coach in both campuses. Inevitably, it comes back to enjoying the people that I work with and the kids that I teach and coach.”
“I am not surprised per se, basketball has been named NSW’s number one school sport this year, and is rising globally. It has much to do with the NBA’s advertising schemes and the accessibility of different leagues’ streaming platforms. The game itself is exciting, fun, entertaining and regardless of one’s talent, anyone can have fun playing it.
Unfortunately we as a state have not kept up with demand, in terms of facilities. This is the challenge for us here at Waverley – to continue to provide basketball to those students who want it, but doing so whilst giving all students adequate training environments that promote physical activity, personal development and basketball development.”
“My memories are always camaraderie based. Whether it’s a player of whom I got along with, a coaching staff that I worked really well with, or a team which put their egos aside and played for each other. Any significant memory is based on camaraderie. I’ve had really successful campaigns and some not so successful campaigns, and my memories are never based on the result, but based on what camaraderie that team and the players had.
This is a big thing that I am trying to impress upon our players here. Coaches don’t call you to ask how a player dribbles, or shoots or defends. They ask what type of person they are. Do they get along with teammates? Do they come to do extras? Do they present as a coachable player and person? I think young kids (and coaches to a certain extent) striving for bigger things forget that – and can often neglect that part of team sport.
My fondest moments now are when I walk into a stadium across the country and somebody comes up to me and says “hello.” They now may be playing professionally, just for fun or not at all, however, they aren’t talking to me because of what I taught them back when, they’re coming over because we obviously shared good camaraderie whilst our paths were interlocked.”
“I learnt that if you want to be a professional, you have to treat your body like an asset. Development is stunted when you’re injured and you’re losing time to your opponents. That means eating, hydrating, sleeping, and doing pre-habilitation workouts. Any player who spends a long time in a professional setting is doing these things.
Being good at something is also reasonably arduous. I walked into Townsville and Australian Development Camps thinking that I was going to see a bunch of revolutionary content, but really, it was just the same stuff done with a higher level of commitment, focus and intensity. Another thing that kids everywhere just don’t want to recognise!”
“I am always interested in the stories of coaches that seem to come from similar foundations as me. There are a lot of coaches who start as a teacher, before making the move into higher levels of basketball. Following along with their stories and successes helps me to maintain my persistence, should I ever want to move into another career.
In the meantime, I attempt to not remove my purpose in what I do each day here at Waverley – drive all players to be independent, good communicators and respectful and hard working people.”
“It’s changed a lot of things. I don’t know if it is anything that I can put my finger on, but I know I am dealing with things differently. Perspectively, I have different feelings and reactions to situations. I find myself adjusting my priorities and balancing my work, family and hobbies differently.
I aim to teach my daughters to be the same person I ask my students and players to be. Right now, it involves repeating the phrase, “Can I please have…” many times over the course of the day with my two year old. Presumably, the task will become more and more intricate with its own challenges as they continue to grow up.”
“I love camping. I have always loved it, but since having my family, my love has grown even more. Living in the moment, spending quality time with those you love. My eldest daughter’s growth as a person is more noticeable during a week of camping than when she is in regular day-to-day life. I get a really big kick out of that.
But I do love watching basketball. College basketball and Euro League basketball mainly. I will also support the San Antonio Spurs when they’re playing the way Coach Pop likes them playing.”
“In terms of my vision and purpose, Basketball has always been a vehicle for me to build values and build strength of character – the things that set people up for success in life. My hope is that these basketballers will be successful beyond school and go on to bigger and better things – and these things may not necessarily be basketball. There’s no short cuts, no quick solutions, it’s all about developing foundations.
My partnership with Convenor Anthony Gibbs has developed through Basketball and we hold similar values about what school and Basketball should be. He loves the game. His administrative and organisational strengths and my strengths in skill development are magic in combination, and we evolve our processes each year because we want Basketball to keep getting better for our players.”
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 1 events, please refer to the College calendar.
I am excited to announce an upcoming event that aligns perfectly with our commitment to promoting cyber safety and digital literacy among our students. On 3 April, our Junior School students will watch a live theatre show ‘Cyberkindness.’ This performance is specifically designed to address crucial topics such as online safety, cyberbullying, seeking help, and making informed decisions in the digital world.
This educational experience draws on research-based insights from the eSafety Commissioner and is aimed at equipping our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the digital landscape responsibly.
Term 2 2024: Coding
Coding class will continue on Monday next term. If you would like your son to be part of the session please book HERE.
Details:
Class Type: Coding
Day: Monday
Dates: 6 May – 24 June 2024
Times: 3:15pm – 4:30pm
View the Code Camp flyer HERE.
Ms Gaby Bransby
Director of the Junior School
gbransby@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The St Patrick’s Day Bake Sale was a huge success at the Junior School last Friday. We were so grateful for the many donations of cakes, lollies and jellies from the students in Green and Conlon House as well as our Class Captains and Vice-Captains.
As a result, we raised over $500 that will go towards CARITAS as part of our Lenten Appeal. Thanks to everyone who supported this wonderful cause. Your generosity does not go unnoticed.
Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
It was great to see so many cultures being celebrated at the Junior School as each class shared in delicious delicacies from around the world.
During class throughout the week, students were also busy creating posters that reflected their family’s cultural heritage. This brought a lot of interesting discussion as they were able to see the different nationalities of both staff and students in the Junior School.
The celebration of mothers, grandmothers and significant others in the lives of our Waverley College Students, will be celebrated on Friday, 10 May at 12pm (Week 2A, Term 2). This will be at Mary Immaculate Church followed by a light lunch at the Junior School.
View the flyer HERE.
RSVP HERE.
Part of the celebration will include a slideshow. Please send through a photo of your son(s) with their mothers/grandmothers if you would like a photo included in this presentation. If all photos could be emailed through by no later than Monday, 6 May 2024.
Please email photos to liturgy@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Mr Steve Ghattas
Assistant Director of Junior School / Identity & Student Formation
sghattas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
And that’s a wrap for Term 1 Summer Sport! Well done to our students for reaching what marks the halfway point of Junior School Summer Sport, to be continued in Term 4. I’d also like to send a huge thank you to the families for your support over the term with preparing your sons, doing morning and afternoon drop offs, offering car pools, spectating home and away games, and even setting up delicious post-match functions!
12C Cricket BBQ
12C Cricket
Basketball J
Basketball N
We are looking forward to our final Winter Sport Trial next Tuesday, 26 March. After this, winter teams will be announced to students on Wednesday.
Please see my latest app announcement for the Draft Winter Training Schedule. Final copies of the Winter Training Schedule and Winter Draw will be available on the College website by the end of Term 1, but are subject to change.
Ms Jade Sparks
Assistant Director of Co-curricular (Junior School)
jsparks@waverley.nsw.edu.au
*NO Home Learning Tuesday, 26 March 2024
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 3pm-4pm – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – during school Term unless there is a scheduled Professional Development meeting and the club will be closed.
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.
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.
Monday: Ms Natasha Zivanovic nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Tuesday and Wednesday: Ms Gaby Bransby gbransby@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Thursday: Mr Steve Ghattas sghattas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
If you require any further information, feel free to contact us.
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.
It was a privilege to have Duncan Petit, the father of Jake in Year 7 and Leo in Year 5, as he shed light on his role as the Director of Restaurants for Uber in Australia and New Zealand. This company, established in 2008 by two friends waiting for a taxi in Paris, has evolved from a single idea at a specific moment into a globally successful company spanning over 10,000+ cities, 72 countries and six continents.
Duncan captivated his audience by revealing extraordinary statistics and insider insights about Uber. The boys are still talking about the stats shared!
Thank you for taking the time to inspire the Waverley boys to be brave, share their ideas, and pursue their passions wholeheartedly.
The primary goal of Lego Club is to foster Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication, Connections, Collaboration, and a touch of chaos. Recently, students applied these 5Cs to craft a Lego masterpiece centred around the theme of technology! From laptops and iPhones to Nintendo and emojis, this group consistently pushes boundaries and innovates with their imaginative creations.
The boys explored the very important theme of harmony through engaging literature.
Rich literature was used to foster meaningful discussions on the themes of harmony, inclusivity, respect, a shared sense of belonging, and cultural diversity.
The boys highlighted many important facts and were involved in a collaborative mind-mapping learning experience that promoted reading and critical thinking.
Ms Natasha Zivanovic
Teacher of Literacy & Innovation
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Starting their new Waverley journey tremendously, the boys in 5 Red are making the most of the teaching and learning opportunities available at the College.
Growing and developing relationships along the way, lifetime friendships are in their early days, as the boys continue their growth for knowledge.
We are loving the wide array of topics, courses and classes that the Waverley College Junior School sends our way.
We approach life’s challenges with optimism and a positive mindset, knowing that we have the support of our Waverley brothers by our side each day.
Here are a few snapshots of what we have been up to during Term 1.
Wishing everyone a lovely Easter with all of your friends, loved ones and sons.
Mr Alon Horry
Teacher of 5 Red
ahorry@waverley.nsw.edu.au
View the Week 8 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
Dear Students, Parents and Carers,
Please find below the schedule for the Year 12 Tutorials in Term 1, Week 9. Topics covered during the tutorials include content revision, study skills, exam preparation and practice papers. These tutorials have proven extremely valuable and, while not compulsory, are strongly encouraged.
*These tutorials apply to Year 11 students undertaking an HSC subject in 2024.
| Date | Subject | Time | Staff | Room |
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Monday, 25 March 2024
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Studies of Religion II | 3:30pm – 5pm | Cooper/ Stewart | E40 |
| Modern History | 7am – 8am | Brophy/Diamadis | K11 | |
| Ancient History | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | Brophy/Diamadis | K14 | |
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Tuesday, 26 March 2024
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Industrial tech multimedia | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Gibbs | W32A |
| PDHPE | 7:30am – 8:30am | Darvill | GHR | |
| Maths Standard 2 | 7:30am – 8:30am | P Cornish | E33 | |
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Wednesday, 27 March 2024
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Spanish Beginners | 7:30am – 8:30am | D Kroll | W24 |
| Maths Advanced | 7:30am – 8:30am | Riley | E23 | |
| Thursday, 28 March 2024 | Holy Thursday – Student and Staff-Free Day | |||
| Friday, 29 March 2024 | Good Friday | |||
It is important that we know attendance numbers so teachers can prepare accordingly. To that end, the expectation is that students who register for the tutorial, attend. Rolls will be taken to assist us to manage the program. The cut-off time to register for morning tutorials is 3pm the day prior.
Ms Brooke Kent has emailed the registration sheet to students to register their attendance at the tutorials.
Ms Martina Cooper
Director of Curriculum
mcooper@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Dear Students, Parents and Carers,
Please find below the schedule for the Year 12 Tutorials in Term 1, Week 9. Topics covered during the tutorials include content revision, study skills, exam preparation and practice papers. These tutorials have proven extremely valuable and, while not compulsory, are strongly encouraged.
| Date | Subject | Time | Staff | Room |
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Monday, 25 March 2024
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Studies of Religion II | 3:30pm – 5pm | Cooper/ Stewart | E40 |
| Modern History | 7am – 8am | Brophy/Diamadis | K11 | |
| Ancient History | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | Brophy/Diamadis | K14 | |
|
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
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Industrial tech multimedia | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Gibbs | W32A |
| PDHPE | 7:30am – 8:30am | Darvill | GHR | |
| Maths Standard 2 | 7:30am – 8:30am | P Cornish | E33 | |
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Wednesday, 27 March 2024
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Spanish Beginners | 7:30am – 8:30am | D Kroll | W24 |
| Maths Advanced | 7:30am – 8:30am | Riley | E23 | |
| Thursday, 28 March 2024 | Holy Thursday – Student and Staff-Free Day | |||
| Friday, 29 March 2024 | Good Friday | |||
It is important that we know attendance numbers so teachers can prepare accordingly. To that end, the expectation is that students who register for the tutorial, attend. Rolls will be taken to assist us to manage the program. The cut-off time to register for morning tutorials is 3pm the day prior.
Ms Brooke Kent has emailed the registration sheet to students to register their attendance at the tutorials.
Ms Martina Cooper
Director of Curriculum
mcooper@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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