Waverley College 2021 Year Books are hot off the press and ready for collection.
Our annual, glossy, hard-copy Year Books record, highlight and commemorate our College, and are a beloved tradition at Waverley.
A wonderful memento of your son’s year at the College, we encourage all families to obtain one copy of this special keepsake, so that together they may reminisce over what happened in this incredible year, and recall forgotten moments through inspiring images and reports.
Should you wish to obtain a copy of the 2021 Year Book, please collect your free, 267-page edition from the Senior School Reception on Birrell Street.
You can also read the 2021 Year Book online.
Click here to view the 2021 Year Book online
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Waverley College Marketing Team
In this inaugural Speed Mentoring Event, illustrious Waverley College Alumni will advise and mentor students on study, pathways and professions. Our mentors represent various backgrounds that extend to engineering, physiotherapy, leadership, IT, investment, sport, finance, business, entrepreneurism, and communications.
A panel discussion will be followed by dynamic one-on-one mentoring where students will gain insights and be inspired by Waverley graduates who are now hugely successful in their chosen careers. Come prepared with any questions you may want to ask.
Don’t miss this important opportunity to learn about the future of work and how to maximise your potential!
This event is open to all interested students.
Light refreshments will be available in the Library from 3:30pm.
Please RSVP here by Monday, 8 August.
Enquiries, please email Ms Venettia Miller.
E: vmiller@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Please find below key event dates you need to be aware of for the Junior School in Term 3. For all of the College events, please refer to the College calendar.
Congratulations Team Waverley! Together we have so far raised $19,961 contributing to Running for Premature Babies’ current total of $37,981.75. This is a phenomenal effort and there is still time to raise more funds.
Every member of our team is entitled to our free running singlet! Please collect this from Mr McKimm (Junior School), Ms Lipman (Senior School) or from Sophie Smith’s front porch at 61 Beach St, Coogee.
On Monday of Week 4, a team photo will be taken at lunchtime and all boys are encouraged to wear their purple singlet.
Sophie Smith has organised a charity tent for us to meet at the finish line of City to Surf.
Ms Gabrielle Smith
Director of the Junior School
E: gsmith@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Our Pop-Up bookshop which is proudly supported by ‘The Children’s Bookshop,’ will be on campus Monday, 22 August. Allowing your son to make his own reading choices is an important part of encouraging reading.
There will be three options for payment on the day. Students can pay with cash, EFTPOS or complete the Book Fair PDF note below.
>>> Click here to view the PDF Book Fair note.
If your son is absent on the day, you can purchase books via the link below.
>>> Click here to view the link to the Book Fair.
All books will be delivered to Waverley and distributed by Week 8.
>>> Click here to register your son.
*No Home Learning on Wednesday, 10 August.
Should your son be unable to attend, please email the school at nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au or call reception.
If you have entered your son in the ICAS ‘Digital Technologies’ and ‘Writing’ exams they will be running in the Learning Hub next week. See timetable below.
Please ensure your son charges his laptop the night before. Students need to arrive at least five minutes before the start time.
| WEEK | START TIME | DATE | ICAS EXAM |
| 4 | 8am | Tuesday, 9 August | Digital Technologies |
| 8am | Thursday, 11 August | Writing |
All students from the Junior campus are encouraged to enter one or both of the competitions running for Book Week. Winners will be announced on Thursday, 25 August.
Ms Natasha Zivanovic
Literacy and Innovation Teacher
E: nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
I’d like to wish all Junior teams the best of luck tomorrow in their final round for the Winter Co-Curricular season. It has been the first winter season of sport that has gone uninterrupted due to COVID-19 since 2019, excluding the amount of rain we experienced.
I’d particularly like to thank all families for their ongoing support towards their son’s commitment to playing sport at Waverley College. It is an integral part of these boys’ development, and strongly promotes our students to live active and healthy lifestyles each and every day.
I’d also like to mention and thank all the coaches for their continued commitment to giving our students the opportunity to better their skills, in a fun and safe environment each week.
There have been nail-biting games, continual highlights and some lowlights, but students gave their absolute all and demonstrated teamwork, positive sportsmanship, resilience and pride to be representing Waverley College. Bring on 2023 Winter Sport at Waverley!
All families of sons receiving an award have been informed about the presentation nights for their respective sports. These students and families are invited to attend, and it will be a great opportunity to connect with the Senior School and celebrate the Winter sport season.
The FunRun Fundraiser has seen some amazing achievements within two week of the fundraising period. Two weeks into the event, I’m thrilled to share the following milestones reached:
The Junior School is unbelievably impressed by the level of commitment shown by the students, and we cannot wait to see how they progress leading up to the big FunRun event.
We thank all families for being on board and we further encourage you to spread the message far and wide, explaining the causes we’re fundraising for and the meaning behind each chosen charity.
If you would like to pass on the Waverley College Junior School fundraising link below, people can use this, or alternately, students send out their personal link themselves to increase their fundraising efforts:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/waverley-4812a57b-0562-43bd-aaca-8f442f30ea3d
During the week, Jake competed in Mangrove Mountain, NSW at the Show Jumping Championships. He was able to come away with three 1st place ribbons and one 3rd place ribbon.
Jake and his family have horse riding in their DNA, and we’re unbelievably proud of his achievements. We can’t wait to see what is to come, and as a College, we congratulate you!
We’re so proud of you, Jake McEvoy
A large number of Year 6 Waverley Junior students were part of the SJRU U12 Development Gala Tournament during the holidays.
The tournament was held at Manly, with the Randwick team having 14 of 23 boys, being Waverley students. They were the only team to win all three games, and had the lowest points conceded over the tournament, winning the tournament as undefeated Champions.
Congratulations: Cooper Mott, Riley Carr, Nicholas Peshos, Lachlan Symes, Beau Matheson-Rayner, Cian Brady, Angus Palm, Emilio Gomez, Kobi Keenan, Dylan Crewe, George Whitehouse, Finn McIvor, Max Nicholson, Dean Leontsinis.
Under 12 Randwick Team
Under 12 Randwick Team
Mr Jack Wachtel
Assistant Director of Co-curricular (Years 5-8)
E: jwachtel@waverley.nsw.edu.au
This week in 5 White, we designed and created an artwork that displayed the effect plastic pollution has on sea creatures and the ocean. Much of our unwanted plastic ends up in the ocean – around 8 million tonnes of it every year, in fact!
Because plastic takes 400 years to break down, it stays there for a long, long time, putting our friends beneath the waves in serious danger.
Our task was to create a collage inside the body of our chosen animal, by cutting out pictures of plastic objects and food from magazines or newspapers, and pasting them closely together, overlapping each other.
We had a lot of fun, getting creative and learning new facts about plastic pollution in our oceans!
By 5 White Students
In this lesson I learned that 700 different species of animals are believed to be severely threatened because of plastic pollution in the ocean. I also discovered that 10% of all dead animals found in beach cleanups worldwide have been entangled in plastic bags. The last fact I learned is that 5 trillion pieces of plastic are estimated to be floating in the world’s seas. I enjoyed this activity because it was fun to search through magazines and newspapers, and cutting out food and plastic products.
By Sam Peate
Did you know that 90% of seabirds eat plastic rubbish mistaking it for food? Did you know that 52% of sea turtles have accidentally eaten plastic bags mistaking them for jellyfish? I also learned that 443 animals and birds were found trapped by marine debris (such as old ropes, nets, mesh and wires) during a recent international coastal cleanup. I enjoyed this activity because it was very creative and clever with the way that we did it.
By Edward Crabbe
Ms Chloe-Jane Tweedie
5 White Teacher
E: ctweedie@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Please continue to keep our Year 12 HSC ATAR students in your thoughts and prayers as they continue next week with their HSC trial examinations. The boys have turned up this week with enthusiasm, punctuality and in good spirits. We wish them all the best over the weekend with their preparations.
Congratulations to our Semester 1 Academic Award winners in Years 7-9. Their dedication and persistence has paid off and we congratulate them on their fine achievements. These boys were recognised at this week’s academic assembly.
>>> Click here to view the list of Years 7-9 academic award winners.
Parents, students and Waverley community members are invited to attend the St Clare’s and Waverley College annual ART and DESIGN HSC showcase on Wednesday, 17 August.
The event is a collection of Year 12 major works from the students of 2022. For further details, please read the newsletter article by Ms Natalie Oates – Head of Visual Arts.
>>> Click here to view the newsletter article by Ms Natalie Oates.
Waverley College entered submissions from Zac Coonan (Year 10) and a collaborative piece by James Iatrou, Finn Stranix and Anderson Franulovich (Year 11). Zac Coonan’s photographic work ‘My Connection to Heaven’ placed 3rd, receiving the Brian Jordan Prize.
Congratulations and well done to Zac, Finn, James and Anderson in their efforts to create such conceptual and reflective artworks of our faith.
Last Saturday before the 1st XV game, the community gathered to recognise that the greater understanding of Indigenous history and culture is essential in creating a more united future for all.
We were lucky enough to have Uncle Dean Kelly, Jeff Hardy and Richie Chan-Hampton lead our opening ceremony as well as a great halftime performance of ‘We Are Australian’ from respected Aboriginal singer and pioneer of the Indigenous Music Industry, Uncle Col Hardy.
All parents are warmly invited to attend Waverley College Parent Association (WCPA) meetings. The Principal and Deputy Principals will present reports on College activities and developments. WCPA meetings are normally held once per term.
>>> Click here to view the Zoom link.
Zoom link: Meeting ID: 882 5607 2239 | Passcode: 029937
There will be a Speed Mentoring Event in the Senior Library, Wednesday 10 August 4pm – 5.30pm which is open to all Years 9, 10 and 11 students.
We have over 10 incredible Old Boys who will be available to talk to students one-on-one about their respective careers and study pathways, and answer any questions the boys might have.
It is an amazing enrichment opportunity for the students, with mentors who are from fields including sport and sports science, business, engineering, entrepreneurship, IT and gaming and television production.
Light refreshments will be served.
Please encourage your sons to join if they are interested, and want to know more information in the following fields:
Please RSVP here by Monday, 8 August.
The winter period is particularly difficult for those in our society experiencing homelessness. Waverley is having a Winter donation drive during Weeks 3, 4 and 5 from 1-19 August to support the Matthew Talbot Hostel in Woolloomooloo.
>>> Click here to view more information about Waverley’s winter appeal.
The Australian Government requires certain information about non-government schools, staff and students to ensure that funding is calculated and managed correctly.
>> Click here to view information regarding privacy and the 2022 Non-Government School Census.
This weekend marks the final round of Winter Activities for 2022. Debating, however, will continue for another three rounds including this Friday. I also want to mention the impressive efforts of all of our Debating Teams and coaches last Friday evening, and the notable win by our Firsts team.
Thank you to all of the staff involved in the hard work behind the scenes for setting up an impressive Indigenous Round last weekend. Well done to all 1sts teams for representing the College to a very high standard, and also thank you to all of the families and members of the College community who took part in the celebrations.
Special mention to Uncle Dean Kelly and the other Elders who made the ceremonies so special. We will continue to celebrate this round each year, and continue to work with our Indigenous brothers and sisters for reconciliation, and ensuring future generations recognise the mistakes of the past so we can move forward as one people.
With this round being the final round of winter activities, we will commence our Track & Field season next Monday. The Track & Field guide has been posted on the College website and that highlights the training schedule as well as timings for events each Saturday.
All students are strongly encouraged to participate and any student is welcome to be a part of this squad. We have not been able to run Track & Field for two years due to COVID-19, and are very much looking forward to running this great activity again this year.
For those not participating in Athletics, our summer pre-season will commence later this term.
Please also note that this is the final week of Summer Activity change for Years 7-11, but there are also a number of selections that are now full.
Special mention also to Henry Paterson (Class of 2014) who was playing for the Australian Men’s Rugby 7s at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Henry scored a try in the Bronze medal playoff against New Zealand.
Congratulations Henry Paterson (Class of 2014)
I want to thank all of the parents and carers who assist with various duties each week, especially in the canteen and on the BBQ at Queens Park. We would not be able to run our activities without your support.
I also want to thank all of the Year 12 students who will be playing their final round of winter sport this weekend. I wish you well for the continuation of your Trials.
I hope we have many students and members of the College community down to support again this week, and I remind all students they have to be appropriately attired and acting in a respectful manner.
I also want to mention all of the Convenors and coaches who have worked so hard over another challenging and weather-impacted season.
We do have Football and AFL presentation evenings at the College next Friday, followed by Rugby down at Easts Rugby the week after.
We will also recognise our winter co-curricular awards at an assembly in a few weeks.
Good luck to all teams playing their final games this weekend.
Mr Steve O’Donnell
Director of Co-curricular
E: sodonnell@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Waverley College played against Barker College last weekend in Round 4 of the CAS competition. On the day, from the 15 matches played against Barker College, Waverley managed to win a total of 12 matches. A terrific result.
The 1st XV match was a physical encounter and both sides gave everything for their school. Barker proved to be too good on the day but the Double V can walk away with their heads held high.
This weekend marks the end of the 2022 winter sport season. Waverley College meets Trinity Grammar in what is becoming the traditional final round fixture. Our 13s, 16s and Opens play at Queens Park with our 14s and 15s playing over at Summer Hill.
We thank all players for their efforts this season and hope you finish on a high note. We particularly thank our Year 12 boys who play their final round of representative sport for Waverley College this weekend. It would be great to get a big crowd at Queens Park to cheer on our seniors as they run out in the ‘Blue and Gold’ jersey one final time.
The Rugby Supporters’ Club are looking for any parents, carers and friends of students in the 13s, 16s and Opens age groups who would be able to assist on the canteen and BBQ for the final game of the season.
Any support, even for a period of one hour, would be very much appreciated. Please register your interest on the 2022 Online (SignUp.com) Roster below.
>>> Click here to view the roster and register your interest.
Tickets are now on sale for the Rugby Presentation Night. This year it will be held at Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club on Friday, 19 August commencing at 6pm.
It will be a terrific opportunity for players and families from Years 5 to 12 to come together to celebrate the season.
Tickets are available for purchase at the Trybooking link below.
>>> Click here to view ticket purchase information.
Adult tickets are $30 and students $20. Price includes entry and a meal. Drinks can be purchased from the bar. We look forward to seeing you there!
Good luck to all teams in the final weekend of rugby! Enjoy it!
WAVERLEY TO WIN!
Mr John McCoy
Convenor of Rugby
E: jmccoy@waverley.nsw.edu.au
During the school holidays, 106 cadets gave a week of their precious holiday time to attend the Waverley College Cadet Promotions Courses, learning valuable skills in leadership, team development, instruction and field skills, in order to lead the Unit in the 2022/2023 Cadet Year.
Successful candidates have been posted to their new positions of responsibility across the Unit, and on Friday we celebrated the promotion of our successful candidates at a special Graduation Ceremony.
Mr Graham Leddie and Dr Julie Townsend were joined by our 2021 Senior Ranks to present the awards and rank slides in front of parents, carers and friends. In an exciting milestone in the Unit’s 110 year history, we are very proud to announce the first female Senior Cadet Under Officer for the Unit, a mark of the successful integration of the partnership of St Catherine’s and Waverley College, which commenced in 2020.
It gives me great pleasure to announce the leadership team for the 2022-23 Cadet Year.
Regimental Headquarters (RHQ)
Senior Cadet Under Officer (SUO) – CUO Kayla Heng
Adjutant – CUO Alistair Isaac
Training Officer – CUO Kitty Fitzpatrick
Operations Officer – CUO Sarah Teitler
Logistics Officer – CUO Lenny Joseph
Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) – WO1 Angus Birrell
Company Commanders
A COY COMD – CUO Matteo Paolella
B COY COMD – CUO Kit Armtrong
C COY COMD – CUO Thomas Brenchley
D COY COMD – CUO Tom Gleeson
SPT COY COMD – CUO Mitchell Cahill
Company Sergeants Major
A COY – WO2 Oliver Malzard
B COY – WO2 Luca Patrick-Watkins
C COY – WO2 Meg O’Connor
D COY – WO2 James Birbas
SPT COY – WO2 Hayley Paddock
Duces of Courses
JLC Course – CPL Lachlan Marzol
SLC Course – WO2 Lachlan Miranda
CUO Course – CUO Kayla Heng
Students of Merit
JLC Course – CPL Lachlan Isaac
SLC Course – WO2 Emma Hartwig
CUO Course – CUO Matteo Paolella
The whole Unit will parade for the first time this Friday, 5 August, and we are looking forward to an engaging and dynamic year ahead.
Most recruits have now been issued with their Cadet uniform and gear. For those still without uniform, or needing to exchange sizes, Q Store is open on Wednesday lunch and from 3:30 – 4:30pm after school.
MAJ(AAC) Julie-Ann de Kantzow
Commanding Officer – WCCU
E: jdekantzow@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Last Friday evening, Waverley hosted the second round of the CAS Debating competition against Barker College. All senior teams were given the choice of three potential motions to debate on the concepts of justice, law, and politics. In negotiation with the opposition, the Firsts team affirmed the motion:
That Indigenous groups in parliamentary democracies should form independent political parties instead of encouraging their members to vote for, and run, on behalf of, existing parties.
Mack Flitcroft opened the debate, providing a compelling overview of the affirmative case and the team’s proposed model. Second to speak was Christian Kitas who made clear, precise rebuttals of the opposition’s argument whilst continuing to develop Waverley’s case. Daniel McSweeny rounded out the team with a highly effective closing argument that articulated the primary issues of the debate, and why the affirmative model was the most plausible.
After deliberation, the three adjudicators awarded the debate to Waverley. Both teams were complimented on their manner and delivery, as well as the sophistication of the debate overall.
This win marks the first time in 20 years that Waverley defeated Barker in a Firsts debate. The whole team should feel ecstatic at this significant achievement and I thank them for all their diligence in training and competing.
Furthermore, it was fantastic that several other senior students came out to support the First team as they debated in the PAC theatre — a somewhat daunting venue that was made more comfortable by their enthusiastic support. I would like to thank Conor, Carter, Owen, Charlie, Alejandro, and Lachlan for their attendance and celebration for the team on their win.
The next round is an economic topic to be held at Waverley College against Trinity Grammar. Parents, carers and students are very welcome to support our debaters.
Ms Melanie Stephens
Senior Debating Coach
E: mstephens@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Parents, carers, students and Waverley community members are invited to attend the St Clares and Waverley College annual ART and DESIGN HSC showcase on Wednesday, 17 August.
The event is a collection of Year 12 major works from the students of 2022.
Each work reflects selected material processes explored by the student throughout the year.
Works will be on display from:
Date: Wednesday, 17 August 2022
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Brother JP Lacey Gymnasium, 131 Birrell Street Waverley
Ms Nat Oates
Head of Visual Arts
E: noates@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Recent wellbeing figures at the College have seen a slight increase in students making poor decisions in terms of their online interactions. At this week’s College Assembly I spoke about ‘catfishing.’ This theme was unpacked further by Heads of House at Friday’s House Assemblies.
Catfishing is when someone uses social media to create a false identity, usually as a joke or to scam someone else. Often people who catfish make up fake backgrounds, jobs or friends, so that they appear as someone else. Using this fake identity, they may even trick a person into believing they are in an online romance, before using this to ask for money or gifts or intimate information.
There are some clear flags that may suggest catfishing:
If it sounds too good to be true, chances are you’re probably right. Students should always be ‘on their guard’ if someone randomly makes contact out of the blue. If their story isn’t adding up, you are right to be suspicious of them.
It does not hurt to do some online investigating. If you’re feeling unsure about the person you’re talking to, you can always do your own online research. You can verify their picture using a Google reverse image search. If the photo is connected to lots of different names or is literally the picture of an actor or celebrity, this is a serious red flag. You can also check them out on other social media sites.
They may be a catfish if they:
Check your privacy settings. Make sure you are comfortable with the amount of personal information you put online, in general. If you’re not sure what’s out there, you can read our article about how to manage your digital footprint. The eSafety Guide has information about how to do this on different online platforms.
>>> Click here to view the eSafety Guide.
The best advice I always give, is to screenshot, report to your Mentor or Head of House, and block on the platform. The eSafety Guide has information about how to do this on different online platforms. Confidentially reporting fake accounts can help keep the platform safe for others, and you can do this before blocking them.
‘Sextortion’ has been an issue for over a decade, with many adults falling victim to this type of online crime. It is a form of blackmail where someone threatens to share intimate images of you, unless you give in to their demands. Organised criminal gangs across Eastern Europe, Russia, and Africa connect to their victims via social media, chat apps, instant messaging platforms and online games. More recently though, there has been a higher rate of adolescent males falling victim.
Since the beginning of 2022, there has been a 400% increase in this type of crime being reported to police in Australia alone. However, these figures are being replicated in most western countries. Having an understanding of how your young person can fall victim to such an offender may help to protect them from engaging or conceding to their demands.
It is vitally important for parents and carers to be aware of this serious issue, and to start having an age-appropriate conversation as early as possible. Be aware that even with an online account set to ‘private’, random people can still message your child. Emphasise to your young person the importance of only engaging online with people they actually know, not someone they think they might know.
Most importantly, keep the lines of communication open between you and your son. Young people who fall victim to these offenders will feel distressed and blame themselves. Let them know, that no matter what, they can come to you and ask for help, and that there is nothing so bad that they cannot come to you.
Managing devices can be difficult, especially with older teens, but it is important to weigh up the risks and the dangers. Sadly, even good kids who never make a poor decision elsewhere in their life, can and do make poor choices online. The information presented in this report is intended to alert, and not alarm, parents and carers of this potential issue.
Further information and resources relating to this topic can be accessed via the following websites:
Students and the College will continue to engage in online safety content in their Mentor groups, College Assemblies, House Assemblies, PDHPE lessons and ySafe incursions scheduled during the second part of the year.
We have had 5 new cases in the last 24 hours including:
| Year 5 | 3 cases |
| Year 6 | 3 cases |
| Year 7 | 6 cases |
| Year 8 | 3 cases |
| Year 9 | 4 cases |
| Year 10 | 5 cases |
| Year 11 | 1 case |
| Year 12 | 1 case |
| Staff | 2 cases |
| Total | 28 cases |
Mr Patrick Brennan
Deputy Principal – Student & Staff Wellbeing
E: pbrennan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
NESA launched the Stay Healthy HSC campaign on 28 July. Stay Healthy HSC is a cross-sector campaign, now running for its third year, and plays an important role in providing HSC students and their families access to essential health and wellbeing services and information.
This year’s campaign, with support from ReachOut, will roll out in three phases to encourage students to put their health and wellbeing first, connect with one another and reach out to support services if needed.
The three phrases include:
>>> Click here to view the Campaign Resource Hub.
>>> Click here to view the campaign assets.
Ms Elizabeth Watson
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
E: ewatson@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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