InspirationED is again partnering with Macquarie University to host the HSC July holiday workshops.
When: Monday, 3 July – Thursday, 6 July 2023
Over the past 18 years, these sessions have helped over 100,000 Year 12 students increase their subject-specific knowledge, exam skills, confidence and, most importantly, results.
Led by fully qualified and highly experienced HSC teachers, these workshops will be held in the following subjects:
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Please call 1300 677 336.
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Ms Kath Knowles
Senior Studies & Careers Coordinator
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This year, the daVinci Decathlon makes its return as an in-person event after the last few years of being held via Zoom. The essence of the daVinci Decathlon lies in its ability to provide an immersive experience, and this is amplified when participants, up to 600 students, come together to compete under one roof.
The excitement of exploring diverse subjects, solving complex problems, and engaging in hands-on challenges becomes even more palpable when shared in real-time. For a lot of our students, this will be their first in person daVinci experience.
This all-day event will be taking place at Knox Grammar School, Wahroonga, on the following dates:
We wish our students all the best for their preparation for this extraordinary event!
As I reflect on my last seven weeks leading the College, I can honestly say I have thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity, as the (Acting) Principal of Waverley College. There have undoubtedly been many memorable experiences. I’d like to share with you a few of my favourite moments:
I was thrilled to be involved in the amazing variety of community events at Waverley including the ANZAC Day commemorative service, Edmund Rice Day celebration, May Procession, Reconciliation Week Assembly, Mother’s Day Breakfast and Mass. These events gave me valuable opportunities to engage with our entire College community, promote unity and legacy, whilst honouring and celebrating important occasions.
Such intergenerational opportunities foster tradition and connectedness, and celebrate our faith and the achievements of individuals in our College community. Most recently, our assembly dedicated to National Reconciliation Week, where students and staff came together to learn about Indigenous culture, highlighted the importance of inclusivity, understanding, and respect.
These are just a few of the moments that stand out, but every day and every interaction with students, staff, community, alumni and stakeholders was truly significant in its own way. The opportunity to build positive relationships, and lead and support our talented educators and support staff, was a very gratifying experience. I thank everyone for their support.
It has been a busy week in the Cadet Unit, with our CAS Drill Team performing brilliantly at the CAS Drill Competition on Wednesday, 31 May.
Followed by a very special day in the Cadet Calendar as we farewelled our graduating Year 12 Cadets on Sunday. The Annual Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to bring our parents, carers and community together to celebrate the successes of the year.
Later that evening, Year 12 cadets and their parents/carers joined AAC and College dignitaries and Cadet staff in a formal Military Mess in the Gym. Our stewards transformed the room into an elegant dining space and we were blessed to come together to celebrate our Year 12s’ five years of service to the Cadet Unit.
An emotional time for them, our Year 12 cadets are ready to say goodbye and to embrace the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.
>>> Click here to view the Cadets article by WCCU, MAJ(AAC) Julie-Ann de Kantzow.
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 2 events, please refer to the College calendar.
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews are scheduled for Monday, 19 June. This will be a hybrid model to accommodate those who would like to come into the school or Zoom in from work or home. Each session will go for 15 minutes. Students are required to attend this session in full academic uniform.
There are two sessions to be aware of;
Please select a time with your son’s teacher by logging into the Parent Lounge.
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*Bookings are now open and will close Sunday, 18 June at 5pm.
If you have any issues, please contact your son’s teacher.
Year 6 will be holding their annual History Showcase on Wednesday, 14 June. All parents and carers are welcome to attend to celebrate and acknowledge the amazing work our Year 6 students have put into their History project. We hope to see you there.
Ms Gaby Bransby
(Acting) Director of the Junior School
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 until 4pm – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – during school term unless there is a scheduled Professional Development meeting and the club will be closed.
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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/carer 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.
If you require any further information, feel free to email us.
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. Try to avoid messaging your son during this period, unless it is urgent.
ICAS is an online academic competition designed to assess students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing and Digital Technologies. Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition and development. Every student who participates will receive a printed certificate and an online results report. Top performers will be eligible for medals.
If you would like your son to compete in the 2023 ICAS Competitions, you will be asked to nominate which competitions you would like him to be entered in through the Parent Payment System.
At the Junior School, the following ICAS competitions are offered: Writing & Digital Technologies, Science & English and Mathematics. This year all the competitions will be held in August / September, Term 3 and will be completed online in the Learning Hub before school starts. A timetable will be shared closer to the assessment dates.
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Through this system, parents/carers can pay for ICAS directly online, while tests will still be held at our school.
*Please use the school’s access code details to register your child no later than 23 July 2023.
Waverley’s School Access Code FBT592
Please consider carefully before choosing this enrichment opportunity for your son. It is a rigorous competition with many questions set beyond grade level. Participants are required to demonstrate a deeper, integrated and thorough level of learning.
If you are unsure of your son’s suitability, please consult with his teacher. More information about the assessments can be found at ICAS Assessments: Home
If you require additional support registering your son, contact the customer service team, Australian Toll-Free, 1800 931 775.
Topic: Sports should be banned on concrete playgrounds.
Last week the debaters had tough competition and a tough topic. Both Waverley teams put forward strong arguments and presented their cases clearly and firmly rebutting the Kambala team’s cases. The boys did themselves and Waverley very proud. One win and one loss.
I would like to thank our Year 10 mentors Nick Zanapalis and Thomas Jackson-Whitlock for their continued support at home debates and training sessions.
Every training session is packed with tips and activities to help the junior team develop their debating skills.
This week, we presented the Year 6 Public Speaking Competition. All boys put in an incredible amount of effort, with one stand-out student who took home the trophy! Well done to all the finalists and thank you Ms Emma Halpin and Harrison Rimell for adjudicating the finals.
Congratulations to our finalists and our Public Speaking Champion 2023, Ceilim O’Kelly.
Year 5 will compete in the in-school competition in Term 3.
Ms Natasha Zivanovic
Literacy & Innovation Teacher
In our English class this Term, we have been studying Bruce Pascoe’s non-fiction book Young Dark Emu, which presents a more accurate portrayal of pre-colonised Australia’s history. The 6 Red boys have delved into the author’s background, analysed each chapter, and written reflective journal entries about their discoveries and questions.
During Reconciliation Week last week, the boys explored the significance of reconciliation and delved into their community connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The boys learnt that it is a dedicated time for fostering understanding, respect, and dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, aiming to build a more inclusive and harmonious society.
As a culmination of their learning, the students wrote persuasive letters to the Australian Government advocating for the inclusion of an Aboriginal voice in the Australian Parliament for the Referendum, later this year. This activity demonstrated their understanding of the importance of representation and the need for Indigenous voices to be heard in shaping the nation’s policies and decisions.
An Information Evening has been organised for the India/ Nepal 2024 Tour as follows:
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Please find below the schedule for the Year 12 Tutorials in Term 2, Week 8. 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 | Room | Teacher |
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Tuesday 13 June, 2023
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Mathematics Standard 2 | 7:30am – 8:30am | E42 | P Guirguis |
| Studies of Religion I | 7:30am – 8:30am | K38 | Boumelhem/Davis | |
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Wednesday 14 June, 2023
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Design and Technology | 7:30am – 8:15am | T04 | J Spargo |
| Studies of Religion I | 7:30am – 8:30am | K38 | Boumelhem/Davis | |
| Studies of Religion I & II | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | E40s | Cooper/ Stewart | |
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Thursday 15 June, 2023
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Spanish | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | W25 | P Quintana |
| Maths Standard 2 | 7:30am – 8:30am | E33 | P Cornish | |
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Friday 16 June, 2023
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Hospitality | 7.30am – 8.30am | TF1 | B McCarthy |
| Mathematics Standard 2 | 7:30am – 8:30am | E23 | P Riley |
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 Elizabeth Watson
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
It has been a busy week in the Cadet Unit, with our CAS Drill Team performing brilliantly at the CAS Drill Competition on Wednesday, 31 May. Hosted by Waverley College at St Catherine’s School, we welcomed our friends from Barker, Knox, St Aloysius’ and Trinity, competing for the CAS Trophy with a challenging Drill routine.
While Trinity went home with the trophy, our team was exceptional in their preparation, their uniform, their team spirit and their drill execution. Expertly commanded by the RSM, WO1 Angus Birrell, they were deservedly proud of their performance.
Thank you and congratulations to: WO1 Angus Birrell, WO2 James Birbas, WO2 Emma Hartwig, WO2 Oliver Malzard, WO2 Meg O’Connor, WO2 Hayley Paddock, WO2 Luca Patrick-Watkins, SGT Matthew Garrop, SGT Mitchel Ho, SGT Campbell Porteus, SGT Reuben Seroa, SGT Aodhan Williams, SGT Zara Wiseman, CPL Kimmi Bilmon, CPL Daniela Comino, CPL Toby Fernandez, CPL Yannick Hott, CPL Lachlan Isaac, CPL Lara Karlovsky, CPL Lachlan Marzol, CPL Renato Rovacchi, CPL Amelie Salem, CPL Abigail Salem, CPL Benjamin Webb.
Sunday was a very special day in the Cadet Calendar as we farewelled our graduating Year 12 Cadets at the conclusion of their years of service to the Unit. The Annual Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to bring our parents and community together to celebrate the successes of the year.
Reviewed by COL Nicholas de Bont, Commander NSW AAC 2nd Brigade, our Unit paraded proudly for the last time under the command of the SUO, Kayla Heng. Our cadets were resplendent in their Ceremonial DPCU, demonstrating their respect for tradition, for the Cadet Unit, and for our Senior Ranks as they complete their leadership of the Unit.
Congratulations to our 2023 Prize Winners for their dedication and commitment to the Unit over the past year:
A COY CDT Dante Fearn and CDT Archie Campbell
B COY CDT James Grant
C COY CDT Ryan Murphy and CDT Finnian McCarthy
D COY CDT Ben Cromer
SPT COY CPL Jacques Dezarnaulds
A COY CPL Archie Godby and CPL Amelie Salem
B COY CPL Daniela Comino and CPL Yannick Hott
C COY CPL Taj Lynn and CPL Lachlan Marzol
D COY CPL Sophie Jasczyk
SPT COY CPL Jamie Vanderkemp
SGT Will Sweetman and CPL Will Priddis
WO2 James Birbas, WO2 Oliver Malzard, WO2 Hayley Paddock, WO2 Luca Patrick-Watkins, SGT Kai Jones, SGT Marcus Kastrissios, SGT Alice Lee
CUO Hugh McDonald
CUO Alistair Isaac
CPL Lachlan Isaac
CUO Hugh McDonald
Year 10 Cadet Waverley College SGT Lachlan Miranda
Year 12 Cadet Waverley College CUO Zachary Straker
Year 10 Cadet St Catherine’s WO2 Emma Hartwig
Year 12 Cadet St Catherine’s CUO Vanessa Kimpton
Year 10 Cadet CPL Bailey Barker
Year 12 Cadet CUO Christopher Kallo
WO2 Luca Patrick-Watkins SGT Jack Ryan
SGT Jett O’Halloran SGT Charles Thompson-Owens
WO2 Meg O’Connor
CUO Max Van Buuren
WO2 Robert Muir
SIGS Platoon (Received by the RSO – CUO Paul Muir)
9 Platoon (Received by Platoon Sergeant – SGT Zara Wiseman)
A Company (Received by Company Commander – CUO Matteo Paolella)
CUO Thomas Gleeson
WO1 Angus Birrell
CUO Sarah Teitler
Senior CUO Kayla Heng
We thank the Old Boys’ Union for their generous donation of a further five ceremonial swords to the Unit. This year’s swords were:
The celebrations continued into the evening as our Year 10 and 11 Dining Stewards converted the gymnasium into a beautiful formal military mess, enjoyed by special guests from the AAC, St Catherine’s School, Waverley College and our Year 12 cadets, parents and carers.
As we end another Cadet Year, we thank the Year 12 cadets for their leadership, their commitment and their service:
CUO Christopher Armstrong, SGT Finn Backlund, WO1 Angus Birrell, CUO Tom Brenchley, CUO Mitchell Cahill, CPL Priscilla Chia, WO2 Bert Cottell, SGT Olivia Finn, CUP Catherine Fitzpatrick, CUP Thomas Gleeson, CUO Darius Hall, CUO Kayla Heng, CPL James Iatrou, CUO Alistair Isaac, SGT Kai Jones, CUO Lenny Jospeh, SGT Alice Lee, CUO Hugh McDonald, CUO Paul Muir, CUP Matteo Paolella, CUO Ruben Stock, SGT Declan Strong, CUO Sarah Teitler, SGT Caleb Urquhart, CUO Max Van Buuren.
Our attention now turns to developing our next leaders at the Promotions Courses from Monday, 26 June – Saturday, 1 July at Winbourne Conference Centre, Mulgoa. Registrations are now closed and we look forward to welcoming our largest ever contingent of future leaders on Course.
A preparation afternoon will be held from 3:30pm – 5pm on Friday, 16 June. All promotions candidates are required to attend this afternoon and form up will be on the Centenary Quad. During the afternoon, we are also conducting the X Platoon Barrier Testing for all Year 10 and 11 cadets interested in this special platoon.
For the rest of the Unit, I thank you for your commitment to Cadets over the past busy year and look forward to seeing you, along with our new recruits, at the Commanding Officer’s Welcome Parade on Friday, 21 July 2023.
On Thursday, 15 June, the Waverley College Cadet Unit is hosting a special Commemorative Parade to recognise the outstanding service and dedication to the Australian Army Cadets and Waverley College of LTCOL(AAC) Peter Frost and MAJ(AAC) Anthony Evans.
The parade will take place at 5:30pm in the Centenary Quadrangle, Waverley College and will be reviewed by General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK AC (Mil) CVO MC (Retd). Following the Parade, cadets are released from their commitment, while light refreshments will be available for Old Boys and the adult Waverley Community.
Last weekend saw our first full round of CAS fixtures for the winter season. Congratulations to all our students over the weekend, with some very competitive matches played against Cranbrook.
At an Opens level, we were extremely successful, winning the 1st Football, 1st Tennis, 1st Volleyball, 1st AFL and a last-minute win for our 1st XV Rugby team. Thank you to all staff, coaches, parents and carers for all your hard work over the weekend.
1st XI Football v Cranbrook
1st Rugby v Cranbrook
Well done to all the Cadet Unit staff and students for their efforts in the annual Passing Out Parade and dinner, and congratulations to all award winners.
Congratulations to all students who were involved in the piano competition on Tuesday at the PAC Recital Room – the standard of performance was very impressive.
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Congratulations to the Waverley College community on all your efforts so far this term as we prepare for a big final round of Term 2 fixtures against Barker next weekend.
Enjoy the weekend off!
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Please see me if you require any further assistance or information.
Ms Kath Knowles
Senior Studies & Careers Coordinator
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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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