A National Reading Habits Survey will be conducted from Week 3 during two selected classes for Years 7-11.
If you would like to read more about this important survey, or if you would like your son to ‘opt out’ of participating in this survey, please click on the button below.
National Reading Habits Survey and Consent
Registrations are now open for the Year 7, 2024 ACER Academic Scholarship exam.
Academic scholarships are awarded to a limited number of students who demonstrate academic excellence in the ACER examination. They can cover up to 100% of tuition fees.
The Academic scholarship is open to students who will commence Year 7 in 2024.
You need to register for the ACER Academic Scholarship exam through the ACER website.
Applications open: Tuesday, 27 September 2022
Applications close: Midnight AEDST Monday, 6 February 2023
Test date: Saturday, 25 February 2023
Examination venue: Waverley College senior campus
Cost: $130 is payable to ACER upon registration
Academic scholarships are awarded based on:
Academic Excellence
Success at Interview
Further information on our Academic Scholarship is available through our website.
Please feel free to contact the Registrar, Ms Kylie Anderson at registrar@waverley.nsw.edu.au, if you have any further questions.
In Week 3 of Term 4, Waverley College will be housing a fully bulk billed, mobile optometry and dental services van, onsite.
Please see some information below on the optometry services available. Scan the QR code to register and apply for an appointment for your child, by clicking on the button below.
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Since COVID-19 lockdowns, people are using devices such as laptops and mobile phones, even more than before. This is causing issues with students’ eyes, such as eye strain, tired eyes, headaches and intermittent or constant blur. This is called Computer Vision Syndrome.
*MOBILEYES OPTOMETRY PROVIDES FULLY BULK BILLED EYE CHECKS TO ALL STUDENTS WITH A VALID MEDICARE CARD.
Mobileyes optometrists are highly trained to fully assess not only visual acuity, but also eye teeming, accommodation, and binocular skills, all of which make up the visual system.
Vision is responsible for more than 80 per cent of learning.
Our optometrists assess the students and offer training, advice and eye exercises, and can even provide free glasses, if eligible, through Vision Australia. We receive beautiful up-to-date spectacle frames via generous donations, to ensure all students get really nice glasses which they are happy to wear. These are far nicer than the standard vision care glasses, and FREE to eligible students.
Vision is the most important sense for learning, as it is used to process information. More than 80% of all learning is visual.
Behavioural Optometrists are trained to not only correct vision issues, but also help prevent the vision changes in the first place, by using early intervention methods such as readers and/or eye exercises. Onsite services save busy parents, time and money.
On the day students are assessed as follows:
Our details are on the reports, for parents to email or call for further information, if needed.
Once the reports are received, students who need glasses via this service can contact us directly for more information, or send their Centrelink statements up front with their child’s consent form, so that glasses can be fitted with the student on the day, reducing time delays.
To be eligible for the NSW Spectacles Program, Centrelink Recipients must:
Three of our valued members of the Parents’ Association are retiring from the Committee at the end of the year, and so we are on the hunt for some fresh faces around the table. There are many wonderful events to get involved with and help run, including the Mother & Son Lunch, 120 Year Celebrations, Mother’s Day Stall, to name but a few.
There are termly meetings where you will be able to hear directly from the College Leadership Team and actively get involved in College activities.
Please submit expressions of interest for the following positions for 2023 and beyond to Ms Emma Laurence – Marketing & Development Manager elaurence@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The next Parents’ Association meeting and AGM will take place on Tuesday, 8 November 2022, (NB change in date from Tuesday, 1 November) where the office bearers for 2023 will be elected.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Each week, O Group – comprising the Senior Rank of RHQ and Company Commanders – meets on Monday afternoons to plan the upcoming weeks’ Cadet activities and set the Routine Orders to be passed down the Chain of Command.
The Chain of Command is an important aspect in building trust in the Unit, and is part of the incremental leadership training our rank undertake when fulfilling their responsibilities.
Passing commands down the Chain of Command says to lower ranks, “I trust you in your role and I trust you with this information. I know that you will pass it on for the care of your cadets.” To the higher ranks it says, “I trust that the information you are giving me is correct and I respect that you have entrusted me with this duty.” The Chain of Command is an effective communication tool that allows all to work together for the good of the Unit.
A COY COMD – CUO Matteo Paolella
At O Group on Monday, the SUO reminded all rank of the importance of respect when communicating with cadets. This was reflected also at the Leadership Assembly this week, when the Unit’s Logistics Warrant Officer, WO2 Bert Cottell, in his role as College Vice Captain, spoke of the importance of servant leadership and treating people with respect.
The motto for the Class of 2023, “Speak with Respect. Act with Integrity”, is an important message for all to consider and one that we heartily support in the Cadet Unit.
Senior Cadet Under Officer (SUO) – CUO Kayla Heng
In a compulsory activity, there are always going to be cadets who use their strength of character in unhelpful ways, and addressing these cases with maturity and respect is not always easy, but it is a part of growing up, and learning how to deal with these difficult situations will stand our cadets in good stead in the adult world.
For cadets who make poor behaviour choices on Friday afternoons, there is a simple Charge System to remind them of the importance of working together for the greater good. If your son or daughter has incurred one or more of these 15-minute charges, this will be spent with me the following week, giving back to the Unit the time they have taken from training, in a tangible way in Q Store. I thank you for your support as we work towards respectful and enjoyable relationships across all platoons.
We wish our CAS Milskills Team all the best tomorrow, as they compete in the CAS Military Skills Competition against Barker, Knox, Trinity and St Aloysius’ for the coveted trophy, and thank them for their diligence and commitment to Milskills training across Term 3:
Meg O’Connor and Oliver Malzard (Team Leaders), Rohan Baker, James Birbas, Deuchar Dezarnaulds, Remy Frampton, Archie Godby, Emma Hartwig, Lachlan Isaac, Thomas Jackson-Whitlock, Declan McAuliffe, Campbell McCarthy, Robert Muir, Hayley Paddock, Campbell Porteus, Ruben Stock and Aodhan Williams.
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Please see me if you require any further assistance or information.
Historically, Waverley has engaged ex-students and those at university to be added to our casual list for assisting with basic caretaking duties. There are no fixed hours for this role, and caretakers are called in when and if required, on an ad-hoc basis. For this reason, candidates would ideally live in the local to Waverley area.
What does the work involve?
Your commitment to the role:
We ask that candidates provide a mobile number that can be used when we need staff for the work listed above. On the occasions we need a team to help with setups, you will be contacted by Waverley staff who will give as much notice as possible.
If you would like more information, please email Mr Simon Potter at spotter@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Warehouse Assistant – Alexandria, NSW
No experience required. Help us during our peak phase, to pick and pack orders, to keep our warehouse running smoothly.
Working 3-4 days a week you will:
Click here for a role description
How to Apply
Email referral resumes to careers@compnow.com.au
Ms Kath Knowles
Senior Studies & Careers Coordinator
E: kknowles@waverley.nsw.edu.au
A WAYS Safe Summer is a peer education program for young people, run by WAYS Youth & Family. A WAYS focusses on health issues affecting young people, such as sexual health, mental health and harm minimisation around alcohol and other drugs.
If you are aged between 15 and 24, and live, work or study in the Inner and Eastern Suburbs of Sydney (City of Sydney, Randwick City, Waverley, Woollahra Local Government Areas), you may be interested in becoming a Peer Educator or Youth Ambassador for A WAYS.
Would you like to know more? Click on the links below for detailed information about this unique employment opportunity.
Applications close Thursday, 27 October, 5pm.
Click here to view the position description
Click here to view the Application Form
Today, Friday, 14 October, is International E-Waste Day.
Did you know that you can recycle your e-waste at Waverley College?
Waverley College has had an e-waste recycling bin available to all students, families and staff for a few years, thanks to the collaboration between the Ecology Group and Waverley Council. The e-waste recycle hub is located in the Senior School Reception.
We are excited to report that the e-waste recycling hub has recently been upgraded to accept more items.
You can now recycle:
Feel free to drop off any of the above items within Reception hours – 7:30am-4pm weekdays.
E-Waste Recycle Hub in Senior School Reception
Did you also know:
Australia is among the highest producers of e-waste in the world, ranking 5th top producer with 21.7kg of waste per person reported in 2019.
E-waste is expected to hit over 70 million tonnes per year by 2030.
88% of the 4 million computers and 3 million TVs purchased in Australia every year will end up in landfill – this contributes to the 140,000+ tonnes of electronic waste generated by Australians every year.
Fewer than 1% of TVs and around 10% of PCs and laptops are recycled Australia wide.
E-waste is responsible for 70% of the toxic chemicals such as lead, cadmium and mercury found in landfill – and 23,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions would be saved if half of the televisions discarded annually were recycled.
Electronic rubbish is growing at three times the rate of any other waste stream.
Discarded devices are piling up around the world at a rate of 40 million per year.
98% of the components in your computer or television can be fully recycled.
Let’s be part of the solution rather than the problem, and recycle your e-waste at Waverley College!
Click on the button below to learn more about International E-Waste Day.
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Welcome back to Term 4 and we have now commenced the new summer season for 2022-23. The training schedule has been sent to all students and parents/carers. Please also note that all Year Groups are labelled by their 2023 cohorts (Year 10 are now Opens; Year 7 are now Year 8).
All fixtures and any changes to training due to weather or other events will only be posted via the Waverley College App. All students and parents/carers need to ensure that they have subscribed to the relevant activities, and we have our first round of fixtures this coming weekend.
We are still finalising teams and good attitude and performance will be considered when adjusting selections. Please also note that any leave requests from sport are only via email to myself please.
Thank you to all of our Basketball staff and players who gave up a number of days during the holidays to continue to prepare for this summer season.
We also had a number of students and Old Boys continuing to represent at the highest levels. Well done to Zion Poitaha and Ollie Aboud who are currently representing NSW Gen Ble U16 Rugby, as well as Old Boys Clem Halaholo, Fritz Jahnke-Tavana, Charlie Worthington and Aaron Dimovitch for representing NSW Gen Blue U19.
We also had Isaac Heeney and Nick Blakey playing for the Swans in the AFL Grand Final at the end of last term.
As well we had Ky Pule in Year 11 representing Australian Schoolboys rugby in Japan, where he was also lucky enough to watch Old Boy Ben Donaldson playing for Australia A.
Ky Pule and Ben Donaldson in Japan
After a very successful Athletics season we had a number of boys competing at the NSW All Schools with some very impressive results. Thank you to Mr Jeremy Roff for his work over those four days with the boys, and well done to the following students on their outstanding performances:
H1 – 1st Ryan McNamara 13.03s PB
H2 – 3rd Rory Muldowney 13.24s
2nd Ryan McNamara 12.66s (Qualified for Australian Champs in 2023)
4th Rory Muldowney 13.37s
H1 – 6th Julian Minto 13.04s (22nd Overall)
13th Ryan McNamara 21.78m
H2 4th Aodhan Williams 12.18s (23rd Overall)
H4 7th Arran Storie 12.48s (33rd Overall)
H5 3rd Josh Ballard 12.03s (16th Overall)
H5 6th Cruz Clarkin 12.53s (36th Overall)
16th Jone Tuqiri 26.02m
H2 3rd Ricardo Zanapalis 11.68s (14th Overall)
H3 8th Oskar Lebard 12.35s (41st Overall)
19th Owen Lloyd-Jones 18.11m
H1 7th Oliver Stynes 15.44s (12th Overall)
16th Luke Newrick 5.11m
4th Rory Muldowney 13.36s (PB)
2nd Rory Muldowney 4.84m (Qualified for Australian Champs in 2023)
S2 18th Joshua Peters 5:00.31(25th Overall)
17th Julian Minto 4.39m
H2 3rd Asher Thomasyu 2:05.54
5th Solomon Tuqiri 35.48m
4th Ricardo Zanapalis 6.41m
H1 4th Rory Muldowney 27.24s
H2 1st Ryan McNamara 26.81s
H4 3rd Julian Minto 25.25s (PB)
H1 3rd Ricardo Zanapalis 23.23s PB ( 17th Overall)
4th Ryan McNamara 26.32 PB (Qualified for Australian Champs in 2023)
5th Julian Minto 25.11 (PB)
6th Solomon Tuqiri 29.03m
4th Rory Muldowney 9.66m PB
3rd Asher Thomasyu 1:57.17 PB (School Record)
(Qualified for Australian Champs in 2023)
8th Jone Tuqiri 19.48m
In 2022, Year 10 MacBooks will be at the end of lease. Parents have been emailed with all the information needed to choose whether they wish to purchase and retain their son’s laptop, or return the unit.
The email also contains all the payment options for those purchasing. The nomination needs to be submitted by Friday, 28 October 2022. If no nomination is received by this date, it will be assumed that the unit is being returned.
New MacBooks will be issued to Year 10 the week commencing Monday, 31 October 2022. Electronic contracts have been emailed to parents and can be signed digitally.
If you have not received either of these emails, please contact iAssist who can re-issue.
iAssist are available Monday to Friday – 7:30am to 4:30pm. Email: iAssist@waverley.nsw.edu.au
In 2022, Year 6 MacBooks will be at the end of lease. Parents have been emailed with all the information needed to choose whether they wish to purchase and retain their son’s laptop, or return the unit.
The email also contains all the payment options for those purchasing. The nomination needs to be submitted by Friday, 28 October. If no nomination is received by this date, it will be assumed that the unit is being returned.
On 28 November, iAssist will release devices that have been purchased, and collect units that are being returned.
MacBooks for those students continuing into Year 7 will be deployed at the end of the Summer break. More information will be sent out closer to the time.
If you have not received either of these emails, please contact iAssist who can re-issue.
iAssist are available Monday to Friday – 7:30am to 4:30pm. Email: iAssist@waverley.nsw.edu.au
In 2022, Year 12 MacBooks will be at the end of lease. Parents have been emailed with all the information needed to choose whether they wish to purchase and retain their son’s laptop, or return the unit.
The email also contains all the payment options for those purchasing. The nomination needs to be submitted by Friday, 28 October. If no nomination is received by this date, it will be assumed that the unit is being returned.
iAssist will release devices that have been purchased, and collect units that are being returned, once a student has completed his final HSC exam.
If you have not received either of these emails, please contact iAssist who can re-issue.
iAssist are available Monday to Friday – 7:30am to 4:30pm. Email: iAssist@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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