The Music Department offers Ensembles in a genre of music styles for all music tastes.
The College Rock Band Groups ranging from the Junior School to Year 10 will be performing on Tuesday, 9 August from 4pm to 5pm in the Recital Room of the Performing Arts Centre.
Parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Ms Keiran Kossenberg – Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
kkossenberg@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 and Key Dates in each edition of Nurrunga
A warm welcome back to Term 3. It has been lovely hearing all the holiday stories from the boys.
A reminder that parents requesting permission for up to three days of leave or extended holiday periods exceeding three school days must apply for permission from myself – gsmith@waverley.nsw.edu.au. Permission needs to be in writing at least two weeks in advance and is not automatically granted.
Please note, your son will have received five RAT’s today to be used for symptomatic testing. We ask that you please keep your son at home if he is showing any flu-like symptoms.
A reminder about our haircuts and uniform policy as we move into Term 3:
Please refer to page 24 of the College Diary for our Haircut Policy and page 36 -37 for our Uniform Policy.
Ms Gabrielle Smith – Director of the Junior School
gsmith@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The celebration of fathers, grandfathers and significant others in the lives of our Waverley College Students will be celebrated on Friday, 2 September at Midday (Week 7, Term 3). This will be held at Mary Immaculate Church followed by lunch at the Junior School.
Part of the celebration will include a slideshow. Can I please ask that you send through a photo of your son(s) with their fathers/grandfathers if you would like a photo included in this presentation.
Please send through all photos to liturgy@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Mr Stephen Ghattas – Assistant Director of Identity & Student Formation
sghattas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Register your son via the link https://homelearningclub.youcanbook.me/
If your son is unable to attend please contact the school via email at nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au or call reception.
All Year 5 students will be participating in a school-based Public Speaking Competition this term. The competition aims at allowing students to develop their speaking skills. Speaking well in public prepares you for positions of responsibility, visibility and the future. Speak up, speak well, and many opportunities will be open to you.
If you would like your son to compete in the 2021 ICAS Competitions, you will be asked to nominate which competitions you would like him to be entered through the Parent Payment System. The following ICAS competitions are offered at the Junior School: Writing & Digital Technologies, Science & Spelling Bee, English and Mathematics. This year all the competitions will be held in August and September, Term 3 and will be completed before school in the Learning Hub. Dates and times below.
Click https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps to register your son. Through this system, parents 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 Friday, 22 July.
Waverley College School Access Code: UUD072
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. Call us on Australian Toll-Free Tel 1800 931 775
Sitting the ICAS Exam in Term 3
| WEEK | START TIME | DATE | ICAS EXAM |
| 4 | 8:00 am | Tuesday, 9 August | Digital Technologies |
| 8:00 am | Thursday, 11 August | Writing
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| 5 | 8:00 am | Tuesday, 16 August | English |
| 6 | 8:00 am | Tuesday, 23 August | Science |
| 8:00 am | Thursday, 25 August | Spelling Bee
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| 7 | 8:00 am | Tuesday, 30 August | Mathematics |
In August we will be celebrating Book Week at the Junior School. The theme this year is
Dreaming with eyes open…
To kick off our Book Week Celebrations Sami Bayly who is one of my personal favourite children’s authors & illustrators will be our guest on Thursday, 18 August.
The presentation aims at promoting reading, creative writing and illustrating.
Over the years Sami has won and been nominated for numerous awards, receiving Highly Commended for the Community Educator of the Year in the 2021 Environmental Education Awards.
Her first book, The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals won the Children’s Indie Book of the Year Award and the Best Designed Children’s Non-Fiction Illustrated book held by the Australian Book Design Awards. In the USA it was the 2020 GOLD Winner for the Juvenile Non-Fiction Award, held by Foreword Reviews.
It received the Honour Award for the CBCA Eve Pownall Award and was shortlisted for the ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children and the ABA Booksellers’ Choice 2020 Book of the Year Awards.
Her second book, The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals, received the Honour Award for the CBCA Eve Pownall Award and was shortlisted for the Children’s Indie Book of the Year Award, the ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children and the Queensland Literary Awards for the Children’s Book of The Year.
Our Waverley Pop-Up Bookshop proudly supported by The Children’s Bookshop in Glebe will continue our celebrations on Monday 22 August from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Learning Hub.
Students will visit the bookshop with their class on Monday from 9:00 am.
The payment method will be determined closer to the date.
Allowing your son to make his own choices on what to purchase is a great way to encourage him to read!
Books will range from $10.00
Your son will take part in a fun and engaging writing workshop that will encourage critical and creative thinking while working collaboratively in a small group to produce part of an imaginative text, which in turn will be part one chapter of a book. The final copy will be printed and placed in the Learning Hub for all to enjoy.
All students from the Junior campus are encouraged to enter one or both of the competitions running for Book Week. I will be promoting these competitions in the first few weeks of Term 3.
Winners will be announced on Thursday, 25 August
Ms Natasha Zivanovic – Literacy and Innovation Teacher
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Waverley College City to Surf team has well and truly exceeded all expectations:
I am totally blown away by the response from our community to this event! There are now 27 days left until the big day! You still have time to:
In facilitating our team I would like to publicly acknowledge the wonderful support that I have received from Sophie Smith. Running for Premature babies is organised by Sophie who is a current Waverley College mother and started the charity after losing her prematurely born triplets. Sophie is an amazing, driven and passionate lady who works tirelessly to organise Running for Premature Babies and has gone above and beyond to help keep the Waverley College team stay on track. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with her and be inspired by her dedication.
Please email me if you have any questions about our team and fundraising efforts.
Mr Elliott McKimm – Year 5 Classroom Teacher
emckimm@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Good luck to all teams in their final three rounds of the Winter Co-Curricular Season. It has been a great season so far, and it’s evident in the consistent camaraderie shown within all teams.
Please follow the link below to ensure you are up to date with any changes to fixtures for Round 8 (Saturday, 23 July) and keep a close eye on the Waverley College app for any further adjustments.
https://waverley.nsw.edu.au/events/senior-and-junior-sport-fixtures/
Extra Co-Curricular activities of Innovation Club, HipHop Dance and Judo will all be recommencing from Monday of Week 2. We’re excited for each activity to be getting started again after such a great Term 2. All sessions will be as normal for days and times, but we welcome a new Innovation Club group for Term 3 and all sessions are as follows.
| INNOVATION CLUB | ||
| Teacher | Activity Time | Location |
| Lachlan / Hayden | Monday – Group 1 (8.45 AM to 9.30 AM)
Monday – Group 2 (7.45 to 8.45 AM) |
Learning Hub |
| JUDO | ||
| Teacher | Activity Time | Location |
| Ms. Tweedie | Tuesday – Group 1 / Wednesday – Group 2
(7.30 to 8.30 AM) |
Auditorium |
| HIP HOP DANCE | ||
| Coach | Activity Time | Location |
| Joel Preisley | Tuesday (3 to 4 PM) | Auditorium |
Marcus Strbac participated in the NSW AFL PSSA training camp in Barooga, border of NSW & VIC. The boys participated in daily training 9-3pm. The days were based around training, skills and drills, individual and team challenges, game plan, mini games, recovery sessions and education. On Tuesday the boys played the U14’s local footy team Barooga Hawks under the lights winning 72-2.
Congratulations to Marcus for making it into the NSW State AFL Team.
In the school holidays Dexter Francis (Year 6) competed in the Interschools ski and snowboard regional competitions in Perisher. The Interschools competition is a fantastic event where over 2500 kindergarten to year 12 children, from over 350 schools across Australia compete across a number of different skiing and snowboarding disciplines.
Dexter competed in Division 4 where he received a gold medal for coming first in Snowboard Cross, silver medal for Snowboard Giant Slalom, and placed 12th in moguls, 15th for Skier Cross and 18th for Alpine – an incredible achievement for a first attempt, especially without any race training.
Dexter will progress to the NSW State Championships for Snowboard Cross, Snowboard GS, Moguls and Skier Cross where he will join Rory Palmer (Year 5) and Patrick Palmer (Year 7) who will be competing in Alpine, Skier Cross and Moguls having prequalified for the NSW State Championships.
Waverley has a number of boys who represented the U11s Randwick rep team at the NSW State Gala last weekend.
U11 Greens won 4 from 6
U11 Whites won 5 from 6
Congratulations to the following boys for their involvement: Talin Opai, Louis Coleman, Joseph Di Blasio, Charlie Meynell, Hugo Cummins, Henry Callen, Hunter Leondis, Jackson MacAskill, Kalan Fisher, Samuel Powell, Jacob Roorda (was missing from the photo)
A further congratulations to the Waverley boys that represented Randwick in the U10s, including Will Thompson & Oliver Burke and anyone else missed.
We will be holding the School Fun Run as a major fundraising event this year on Friday, 26 August! We’re doing it to raise much needed money for the following charities linked to the annual Walkathon Fundraiser event that has been running for close to 30 years at the Junior School:
| The Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation |
| Starlight Children’s Foundation |
| Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer |
The School Fun-Run BIG SHOW is all about Fun! There will be huge inflatables, and you will get to meet Chase the Cheetah! Think of it as a Fun Run carnival! This will be one of the most exciting days on our school’s calendar, with everyone’s participation the aim, so please make sure they attend on the day and cheer the other kids on!
Firstly, go to schoolfunrun.com.au and create a student profile page. Everything to do with your fundraising revolves around this page. Students have also been given a booklet with a QR code to help with the sign-up process, which needs to be done by the parents/ carers.
Students who raise just $10 will be able to choose a prize! The more they raise, the better their reward – don’t forget to check these out in the sponsorship form! We have educated students on the dangers of doorknocking without supervision, and we encourage you to reiterate this at home. The great thing about online fundraising is that you can share the link to your child’s profile with friends and family via email, SMS and Social Media.
The easiest way to help your child raise money is through online fundraising, where students raise an average of $120. On top of raising more money, it’s also safer and easier than door knocking and you don’t have to worry about handling money! To start fundraising online, go to your student profile page at schoolfunrun.com.au and share your online fundraising link.
Not only can you support the school and students with your sponsorship – but you can join in on the fun! We would love to welcome parents and family members to attend the School Fun Run. If you would like to volunteer on the day, please contact me on the details below. I can’t wait to see you at our event!
Ordering Prizes – ALL PRIZES MUST BE ORDERED ONLINE
Please contact your school’s coordinator (Mr. Wachtel) if this isn’t possible.
Prizes MUST be ordered between the Friday, 26 August and Friday, 2 September. Simply visit schoolfunrun.com.au to create / log into your Profile Page between these dates. Then click on the ‘CLAIM YOUR PRIZE’ button and follow the prompts. If you have any questions, please contact the School Fun Run team on 1800 FUN RUN and they will gladly assist!
Promotional Videos:
Key Information Points:
Jack Wachtel – Assistant Director of Co-Curricular
jwachtel@waverley.nsw.edu.au
It was an honour to have Old Boy and 2015 College Dux, Adam Hegedus come and speak with Year 12 this week. His wisdom and humble words of advice were well received by the students. He spoke about what inspired and motivated him during his HSC and subsequent studies, offering tips on how he would engage with lessons and prepare for exams. He reinforced the importance of collective effort, hard work and collaboration.
“It’s always great to be back at Waverley – a place which transformed my perspective and goals in life.”
Adam’s many school achievements include: an ATAR of 99.85; 1st in the State for Studies of Religion II; 15th in the State for Business Studies; honoured on the Premiers All Rounders List; College Prefect; Captain of Football – both 1st and 2nd XI; member of 1sts Debating team and active involvement in public speaking.
Upon graduating, Adam was awarded the University of NSW Academic Achievement Award and the highly sought Co-Op Scholarship to study Commerce, majoring in Information Systems and Management. A scholarship only awarded to 5 students each year, with close to a thousand applicants nationwide. He has since graduated his degree with Distinction.
Motivated by the Timor-Leste immersion he experienced here at Waverley College, Adam and classmate Alessandro Piovano chose to walk 21 days from Waverley College to Byron Bay in lieu of ‘schoolies’ and raised $20 000 to go towards building a school in Timor-Leste.
This event went on to inspire the development of Educating The Future (ETF), a youth-run, not-for-profit organisation that builds pre-schools in remote areas of Timor-Leste. Both Adam and Alexi are co-founders of this organisation which seeks to facilitate relief from poverty and generational disadvantage by providing access to pre-school education. ETF has established a volunteer team of students and an expert advisory panel, who are all committed to improving the quality of education in Timor-Leste.
Their major Fundraiser for 2022 will be held at Waverley College on Saturday, 6 August. To book a table or find out more details click here.
In 2020, Adam received a First Class Honours for his study into Women on large Australian Boards and is working with the industry to shape policy around board-level diversity. Adam has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Governance Foundations for not-for-profit directors.
Adam leads a social impact portfolio of work across the not-for-profit, international development, and higher education sectors. Currently Adam is the volunteer Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary of Teach Us Consent. A movement founded by activist Chanel Contos lobbying for and providing holistic consent and sexuality education. Here, Adam supports the governance and regulatory compliance of the organisation, along with engaging with partners, grant applications, fundraising and research.
Most recently, Adam achieved a scholarship to study at the University of Oxford in September where he will be completing his Masters over the next two years. We wish him every success and look forward to continuing our connection with Adam and his endeavours.
From Ms Elizabeth Watson, Deputy Head – Teaching & Learning
It was great to welcome back all staff and students at a special NAIDOC Week Assembly on Tuesday morning. Term 3 at Waverley College is also known as Our Lady’s Term in dedication to Mary, Jesus’ mother.
At the assembly, I noted a rise in COVID cases in Sydney and the need to remain vigilant in maintaining good hygiene and personal health habits until we cross the peak and reach warmer weather at the end of winter.
It is important that any student with even the mildest of cold and flu symptoms remain at home.
All students ate encouraged to practice personal hygiene by:
Boys were also reminded that masks are still required by law on public transport and they are encouraged to wear them at school, particularly in confined spaces.
I congratulate the majority of boys who attended day one in the correct uniform and with haircuts within College policy. Our uniform and grooming form part of the high expectations we have of our students to present themselves with consistency and pride in their identity as students of Waverley College.
The Kidman Centre UTS are offering free workshops to equip teenagers and their parents with practical and evidence-based psychological skills to manage teenage life stressors.
We are delighted to announce an upcoming workshop, Motivating your teen towards their goals. This workshop is for parents of high-school students (aged 12-18 years) who are experiencing low motivation, energy and resilience. To accommodate all families, this workshop will be delivered twice; Virtually on Tuesday, 2 August (6-7pm), and then Face-to-Face at the Kidman Centre on Tuesday, 9 August (6-7pm).
This workshop will be facilitated by Senior Psychologist Jenna Mayhew.
For bookings and more information, please contact The Kidman Centre on (02) 9514 4077 or email kidmancentre@uts.edu.au
*As per the updated conditions of enrolment and as indicated on the College website from 2023, for all Years 5 and 7 enrolments, Term 1 tuition fees are charged in Term 4, in the year prior. This includes continuing Year 6 (2022) students into Year 7 (2023). This replaces the “continuing confirmation deposit” charged in the 3rd Payment to Year 6. Year 5 and 7 will still receive an invoice in Term 1, 2023 for any applicable sundries, excursion fees and camps. Please be advised that if this payment is not made by the due date, your son’s enrolment will be forfeited, and his place will be offered to a waitlisted candidate.
Fees paid before 4pm on the prompt payment date attract a $25.00 discount.
Any payment received after the due date will attract an administrative fee of $110.00.
Please be advised that some financial institutions need more than 48 hours to process their payments (e.g. internet/BPay/BPoint).
Please see the last page of your account for payment method and contact details.
You are reminded that if you wish to withdraw your son from enrolment at Waverley College, you are required to give one term’s notice in writing to the Principal that your son’s enrolment will cease.
The last day you can give notice that your son’s enrolment is finishing at the end of a school term, is the first day of the same term. If not received by that date, a penalty equivalent to one term’s tuition fees will be payable. The relevant dates for 2022 are below:
After three years in the making, the EREA Eastern Region Learning Network Day finally made its debut on Monday 18, July. This important event was certainly worth the wait!
Our work as educators in an Edmund Rice school is to provide high-quality learning; learning that is evidence-based, is about continuous improvement, and is about outcomes that set our young people up to lead meaningful lives. The EREA Network Day provided an opportunity for our staff to come together to collaborate and learn from our peers across seven of the Eastern Region schools and engage in rich professional dialogue and practice. We came away with a strong sense of what we have in common with our EREA network, a renewed sense of hope about the education we provide our students, and some new and innovative teaching and learning strategies.
I would like to thank all staff for their active engagement with the multiple sessions across the five campuses (Waverley College, St Pius X College, St Patrick’s College, St Dominic’s College and Christian Brothers Lewisham). Special thanks to Waverley’s host faculties: Drama, English, Music, TAS and Visual Arts under the guidance of their respective Head of Department Alison Jinga, Michael Couani, Chris Balkizas, James Spargo and Natalie Oates.
The following Waverley staff are to be congratulated on facilitating presentations across the network. All of which were of exceptional quality, showcasing the contemporary pedagogy implemented at Waverley College.
Bill Roberts, Gemma Brown, Silvia Baylie, Michael Couani, Andrea Fernandez, Zoe Fitzgerald, Chris Balkizas, Kyra Oliver, David Parnell, Priscilla Quintana, Matt Barr, Graham Clarkson, Anthony Gibbs, Stephanie Jackman, Bev McCarthy, Holly Medcalf, Marke Neale, Cathy Pham, Alan Riordan, James Spargo, Kim Spicer and Stephen Wilmot.
Finally, special thanks to Lauren Ryan for the logistical operations of the event. Her grace, patience and expertise throughout the planning process – from the two false starts to the final execution – is commended and much appreciated.
A video message from the Executive Director of EREA – Dr Craig Wattam
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.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the staff, students and families of the Junior School for a wonderful Term 2. As a community, we have supported each other through staff and student absences brought about by COVID-19 and the flu season, and I thank our community for working together through this.
It has been fantastic to see our school come alive with COVID-19 restrictions easing. We were able to invite families back to the school grounds this week for our Year 5 and Year 6 History and Science Showcases. There was a buzz throughout the school, having our community back together. Well done to all the students on their projects, I know a lot of work was put into these and they were all very impressive.
I have also enjoyed the easing of the rain as of late, knowing our boys are participating in physical exercise and team sports. It is important for the boys’ mental health to limit devices over the holiday period, and ensure they exercise and spend time outside.
I know many families are travelling long distances to see family over the holidays or taking a long-awaited family trip. I wish everyone safe travels and if you are staying at home, enjoy the break with your sons.
Ms Gabrielle Smith
Director of the Junior School
E: gsmith@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Year 6 have been exploring the development of the ‘migration story’ in Australia. Their inquiry research task required them to retrace the migration story of a family member or friend, and then put their creativity to work to make a digital visual representation of this story using iMovie.
Students presented their research and knowledge via the ‘Waves of Migration’ Showcase in the playground, and invited friends and family to visit.
What an incredible day. The innovative student stalls displayed fascinating artefacts, historical information, home-cooked food and primary sources. The obvious time, effort and thoughtfulness that each student had put into their display, indicated deep engagement with the topic.
Each boy was creatively dressed as their chosen family member or friend, and eloquently engaged in conversations with visitors about their learning. Can you recognise your family member or friend?
Alongside their history research, Year 6 presented their ‘Future Food Project’ via student-made brochures, posters and Google Slide Presentations. They presented their learnings about various foods and their production, and how sustainable they might be in the future. Different presentations showcased the sustainability of wheat, pork, sugar, beef, salmon and milk.
It was a really stimulating day for students, families and friends, with conversation, sharing of knowledge, and friendship. What a happy way to end Term 2!
Ms Vanessa Witton
Marketing Communications Specialist
E: vwitton@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Amazingly, we now have 96 fundraisers in our Waverley team in the City2Surf, and it’s not too late to sign up!
>>> Click here to sign up and register.
We are so proud to see that our team is sitting at Number 2 on the City2Surf’s Fundraising Leaderboard, out of 797 charity teams! Together we’ve already raised $12,892 for Running for Premature Babies!
If you haven’t started fundraising, please share the link to your personal fundraising page with your family and friend,s and help us take out the top spot in the City2Surf! The money we raise will go to life-saving neonatal equipment, that will save the lives of sick and premature babies.
>>> Click here to find out more about the cause.
Everyone who fundraises is eligible for a team running singlet/t-shirt.
Running for Premature Babies will have an official charity marquee at the finish line of the City2Surf in Bondi, which will be the perfect place for our team to gather after the race. We’ll be putting the call out nearer the time, for some volunteers to provide some light refreshments for runners in this marquee.
Please direct any questions to:
Mr Elliott McKimm
Teacher of 5 Orange
E: emckimm@waverley.nsw.edu.au
On Sunday, 19 June, a small group of students from Waverley College celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at Mary Immaculate Church in Waverley. This was their final Sacrament of Initiation, confirming their commitment to Christ and the Catholic faith.
We thank Father Bernie for sharing this special celebration with the boys and for making it a memorable occasion. A special thanks to Ms Jennifer Hoare and Ms Sue Walsh for assisting with the organisation of the Sacrament in my absence.
Congratulations to all the other students within the Junior School who have celebrated their Sacrament of Confirmation in their local parishes.
Mr Stephen Ghattas
Assistant Director of Identity & Student Formation
E: sghattas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
>>> Click here to register your son.
If your son is unable to attend, please email the College at nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au or call reception.
If you would like your son to compete in the 2021 ICAS Competitions, you will be asked to nominate the competitions in which you would like him to be entered, via the Parent Payment System. The following ICAS competitions are offered at the Junior School: Writing & Digital Technologies, Science & Spelling Bee, English and Mathematics. This year all the competitions will be held in August / September, Term 3, and will be completed before school in the Learning Hub. Dates and times will be confirmed in Term 3.
>>> Click here to register your son.
Through this system, parents can pay for ICAS directly online, while tests will still be held at our College. Please use the College’s access code details to register your child no later than Friday, 22 July.
Waverley’s School Access Code is: UUD072
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.
>>> Click here to view more information about the assessments.
If you require additional support registering your son, phone the customer service team on 1800 931 775 (Australian Toll-Free)
| WEEK | START TIME | DATE | ICAS EXAM |
| 4 | 8am | Tuesday, 9 August | Digital Technologies |
| 8am | Thursday, 11 August | Writing | |
| 5 | 8am | Tuesday, 16 August | English |
| 6 | 8am | Tuesday, 23 August | Science |
| 8am | Thursday, 25 August | Spelling Bee | |
| 7 | 8am | Tuesday, 30 August | Mathematics |
Ms Natasha Zivanovic
Literacy & Innovation Teacher
E: nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
I’d personally like to wish all students and families a much deserved Winter break. It has been a busy term of Co-Curricular Sport, and I’d like to thank parents and carers for their ongoing support towards your son’s involvement and commitment to training and games. It has been a great season so far, and we all look forward to finishing off the Winter Season at the beginning of Term 3.
A big thank you to all the coaches and convenors for their commitment to ensuring our boys all get the best out of themselves and their team. It’s a pleasure to see all teams working together, building camaraderie each week, regardless of the final results.
I’d also like to wish the best of luck to both Mr Alon Horry (Prep 2nds Rugby Coach) and Ms Chloe Valkin (10As Football Coach).
Mr Horry is looking forward to some much deserved time away overseas, and will hopefully be returning to us at the end of Term 3. He has been an excellent coach for the team and has had a massive impact, week after week.
Chloe has accepted a Football scholarship to study and play in America professionally. She has truly developed this 10As team and it has been amazing to see their growth because of her coaching. You’re both going to be missed for the remainder of the season, but we wish you the best of luck in your journeys.
10As Football with the remarkable Chloe Valkin
HipHop Dance, Judo and Innovation Club will both be commencing in Week 2, Term 3. It has been a really enjoyable and successful beginning to all Extra Co-Curricular activities in Term 2, and we want to keep it going for Term 3.
If your son would like to be involved in Judo for Term 3, please email Ms Tweedie ctweedie@waverley.nsw.edu.au and she can support you further. If your son would like to be involved in HipHop Dance, please email me jwachtel@waverley.nsw.edu.au and I can arrange this.
Due to the amount of interest in students wanting to be involved in the Innovation Club, we have ensured we include a new group of 20 students. The original group will continue on together for Term 3, but we’re excited to be able to add an additional group.
The time and day of this new session will be announced at the beginning of Week 1 to commence in Week 2.
Should you wish for your son to be involved in the Innovation Club for Term 3, and he didn’t participate in the Term 2 group, please complete the Google Form link below, expressing your son’s commitment to attending all Innovation Club sessions for the upcoming term.
>>> Click here to view and complete the Google Form permission link.
This Extra Co-Curricular Activity does require a termly payment of $50 for the 8-week program. This cost will be included in your son’s school fees, and will remain, even if your son decides to leave the program at any point throughout the eight weeks of Term 3.
Due to the complexities of the program, we can only allow 20 new positions for Term 3. The first 20 students who commit via the above Google Form permission slip, will be included in the program.
Congratulations to brothers, Hugo Spierings (Year 6) and Brynn Spierings (Year 5), who won the Bondi Boardriders Surf Competition last Sunday. Hugo achieved 1st Place in the competition, and Brynn 2nd Place. A great achievement for two brothers, who are Bondi’s most enthusiastic and talented boardriders.
The awesome Hugo and Brynn Spierings on the dais at the Bondi Boardriders Surf Competition
The Team at Pro Performance Cricket are excited to announce their upcoming Holiday Cricket Camps, where they will be offering an additional Youth aged / representative level camp for players aged 12 years and over.
All their camps provide intensive individual and group skill development for players across all facets of the game. With an excellent coach to player ratio, and a focus on a positive and fun environment, it’s a perfect opportunity for kids to enhance and develop their games while having heaps of fun, making new friends and taking their game to a new level.
>>> Click here to view the Pro Performance Holiday Cricket Camps booking link.
>>> Click here to view the Pro Performance Pro Youth Holiday Cricket Camps (ages 12+) booking link.
Mr Jack Wachtel
Assistant Director of Co-curricular (Years 5-8)
E: jwachtel@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Thank you for all of the effort and care from staff, students, parents and Old Boys in making Term 2 a great success. The College was less affected by COVID-19, but the predicted harsh flu season required our community to work well together to navigate this challenge. It was wonderful to see events, competitions, games, performances and interactions all return in full flight across both campuses.
Please keep our Year 12s in your thoughts and prayers at this busy and crucial time of the year, as they continue their preparation for their upcoming final examinations. Thank you to our staff who continue to offer extra tutorials throughout this term, and through this upcoming holiday period.
HSC ATAR boys have been given study programs, where they should be allocating at least six hours per day for revision and preparation for the upcoming examinations.
Please ensure your son maintains good exercise, relaxation time, reduced screen time, good sleep patterns and a healthy diet during this time. Please do not allow your son to change his normal sleep patterns drastically and sleep in. A consistent approach to his day over the next few months is what is required.
Don’t forget to book into your Year 12 Parent Teacher Interviews which will be held Wednesday, 20 July 3:30pm to 7pm. Bookings will be available next week.
>>> Click here to view the Nurrunga article by Mr Chris Soden to learn more about these interviews.
Trial HSC Examinations commence on Monday, 1 August and finish on Monday, 15 August.
>>> Click here to view the Nurrunga article by Ms Elizabeth Watson to learn more.
From Senior School students to co-founders of a registered charity in a year. For Waverley College Class of 2016 graduates Adam Hegedus and Alexi Piovano, the College’s social justice program was life-changing. They are now the Old Boys behind Educating The Future (ETF), a not-for-profit that facilitates powerful change through education in Timor-Leste. Their organisation seeks to facilitate relief from poverty and generational disadvantage by providing access to pre-school education. ETF has established a volunteer team of students and an expert advisory panel, who are all committed to improving the quality of education in Timor-Leste.
Funds raised by ETF in Australia, enable the construction of pre-school infrastructure in regional and in-need areas of Timor-Leste, as well as the facilitation of in-country partnerships and capacity building. By investing in youth through the power of education, Educating The Future is seeking to transform the lives of disadvantaged children in Timor-Leste, our neighbour.
Their major Fundraiser for 2022 will be held at Waverley College on Saturday, 6 August. To book a table or find out more details click on the link below:
>>> Click here to book a table and view more information.
NAIDOC Week is celebrated nationally every July, and this year it occurs from 3-10 July during our winter break. NAIDOC origins can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement, and on Australia Day 1938, protestors marched through the streets of Sydney to highlight the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
This protest was one of the first major civil rights gatherings in the world and was known as the ‘Day of Mourning’. This later became ‘Aborigines Day’, and in 1955, it was decided that it should become a positive celebration of Aboriginal culture, heritage and achievement, rather than a protest. NAIDOC Week 2022 gives us the opportunity to continue to build positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, enabling a deeper understanding of our differences and similarities. It challenges us to eliminate bias and discrimination, by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past, to facilitate hope and build a fairer future. Difference brings strength and our society can benefit from a range of world views and experiences.
Last week I wrote about encouraging your boys to embrace their physical dimension over the winter break. I would also encourage them to embrace their cognitive dimension and find the opportunity to read at least one book during this time. Twenty minutes a day will see them complete most books in that time. I have just started reading Holly Ransom’s The Leading Edge and I am looking forward to her unpacking the knowledge she has extracted from some of the world’s leaders, trailblazers and change agents such as Malcolm Gladwell, Sir Ken Robinson, Barack Obama, Dalai Lama, and Sir Richard Branson.
Research has shown that reading for enjoyment has an impact on academic achievement. The most recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey measured the attitudes held by 15-year-olds about reading. An Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Snapshot report has analysed these attitudes, and looked at how they differ between girls and boys, Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, and most disadvantaged and least disadvantaged students.
I reflected upon my daughter and son’s love of reading and the statistics were accurate for me.
Most boys have worked hard to achieve their goals this term, and we wish them all a safe and enjoyable break, and look forward to their return in Term 3 which starts on Tuesday, 19 July.
*As per the updated conditions of enrolment and as indicated on the College website, from 2023, for all Years 5 and 7 enrolments, Term 1 tuition fees are charged in Term 4, in the year prior. This includes continuing Year 6 (2022) students into Year 7 (2023). This replaces the “continuing confirmation deposit” charged in the 3rd Payment to Year 6. Years 5 and 7 will still receive an invoice in Term 1, 2023 for any applicable sundries, excursion fees and technology levies.
Please be advised that if this payment is not made by the due date, your son’s enrolment will be forfeited, and his place will be offered to a waitlisted candidate.
Fees paid before 4pm on the prompt payment date attract a $25.00 discount.
Any payment received after the due date will attract an administrative fee of $110.00.
Please be advised that some financial institutions need more than 48 hours to process their payments (e.g. Internet/BPay/BPoint).
Please see the last page of your account for payment method and contact details.
You are reminded that if you wish to withdraw your son from enrolment at Waverley College, you are required to give one term’s notice in writing to the Principal that your son’s enrolment will cease.
The last day you can give notice that your son’s enrolment is finishing at the end of a school term, is the first day of the same term. If not received by that date, a penalty equivalent to one term’s tuition fees will be payable.
Mr Bryn Gregerson
Director of Business Services
E: bgregerson@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Thank you and well done to all students, staff and coaches for your efforts at Term 2 co-curricular activities. Waverley students continue to perform well in a number of areas, with many also representing Waverley and CAS teams this week and into the holidays.
I want to make special mention of our Year 10 Debating team who are now through to the finals of the CSDA debating season, and we wish them and their coaches all the best.
Unfortunately, we have had to postpone our House Track & Field Carnival to Monday, 29 August due to the ongoing capital works at ES Marks Athletics Field. More information about this event will be published early in Term 3.
Last week, we had a number of students selected for CAS Rugby teams. Congratulations to the following students and staff:
Joseph Tangi, Zion Poitaha, Oliver Aboud, James Nestor, Jordan McCreery, Troy Patea, Kahu Capper, Declan Minto
Shadows: Peter Fragias, Thomas Johnson
Coach: Mr S O’Donnell
Manager: Ms K Downey
1sts: Ethan Halakatoua, Tino Jahnke-Tavana
Coach: Mr L Drew-Morris
2nds: AJ Preketes, Ky Pule, Solomon Tuqiri, Jonti Moorshead-Fieldel, Caleb Sinclair-Harris, Noah Tofaeono
Shadows: Jonas Dowling, Ben Finegan
We wish all of these players and staff well for their fixtures and State-level selections, as well as all of the other CAS representatives this week in AFL and Football.
This week, we also had all of our 1sts teams spend some time with Mr Kevin Heath and Uncle Dean Kelly. The boys worked on the importance of identity, and improving cultural awareness and understanding before our Indigenous Round on Saturday, 30 July. This ensures that all 1sts teams have a better appreciation of what the round means, its relevance, and why they are wearing the ‘specially designed’ 1sts attire.
Kevin Heath and Uncle Dean
>>> Click here to view further information about this unique opportunity.
My very best wishes to the whole community for a safe and happy holiday break.
Mr Steve O’Donnell
Director of Co-curricular
E: sodonnell@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Please find below the tutorials on offer for Year 12 students during the school holiday break.
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Week 1, 27 June – 1 July 2022
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| Date | Subject | Time | Room | Teacher |
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Monday, 27 June 2022
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Industrial Technology (Multimedia) Section III (Industry Study) |
8:30am – 11:30am | W32A | Anthony Gibbs |
| Industrial Technology (Multimedia) Section III (Industry Study) |
12pm – 3pm | W32A | Anthony Gibbs | |
| Design & Technology MDP – Practical |
8:30am – 12pm | T03 | Holly Medcalf | |
| Design & Technology MDP – Practical |
1pm – 3pm | T03 | Holly Medcalf | |
| Visual Arts BOW – Practical |
8:30am – 12pm | C11 | Natalie Oates | |
| Visual Arts BOW – Practical |
12:30pm – 3:30pm | C11 | Natalie Oates | |
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Tuesday, 28 June 2022
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Food Technology Exam preparation |
9am – 12pm | TF2 | Mark Neale |
| Economics Exam preparation |
9am – 12pm | W25 | Marie-Anne Maakrun | |
| Mathematics Standard Exam preparation |
9am – 11am | E35 | Nicola Silsby | |
| Design & Technology MDP – Practical |
8:30am – 12pm | T03 | Holly Medcalf | |
| Design & Technology MDP – Practical |
1pm – 3pm | T03 | Holly Medcalf | |
| Industrial Technology MDP |
9am – 12pm | T14 | Alan Riordan | |
| Industrial Technology MDP |
1pm – 3pm | T14 | Alan Riordan | |
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Wednesday, 29 June 2022
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PDHPE | 8:30am – 10am | GHR | Patrick Darvill |
| Industrial Technology MDP |
9am – 12pm | T14 | Alan Riordan | |
| Industrial Technology MDP |
1pm – 3pm | T14 | Alan Riordan | |
| Thursday, 30 June 2022 | Ancient History Consolidation Republic/essay |
9am – 12pm | K11 | Nicholas Brophy |
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Friday, 1 July 2022
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English Standard & Advanced Trial Exam preparation |
10am – 12pm | Library | Michael Couani |
| Drama GP – Practical |
9am – 12pm | PAC Theatre/ Foyer | Peter Lamb | |
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Week 2, 4 July – 8 July 2022
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| Date | Subject | Time | Room | Teacher |
| Monday, 4 July 2022 | Mathematics Advanced Exam preparation |
9am – 12pm | E31 | Claire Toscano |
| Tuesday, 5 July 2022 | Ancient History Consolidation Caesar / essay |
9am – 12pm | K11 | Nicholas Brophy |
| Thursday, 7 July 2022 | Ancient History Pompei and Herc /source |
9am – 12pm | K11 | Nicholas Brophy |
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Week 3, 11 July – 15 July 2022
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| Date | Subject | Time | Room | Teacher |
| Monday, 11 July 2022 | Ancient History Consolidation Sparta |
9am – 12pm | K11 | Nicholas Brophy |
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Tuesday, 12 July 2022
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Mathematics Standard Exam preparation |
9am – 11am | E35 | Nicola Silsby |
| Mathematics Advanced Trial preparation |
9am – 11am | E32 | Steven Hall | |
| Mathematics Extension 1 Trial preparation |
12pm – 2pm | E32 | Steven Hall | |
| Mathematics Extension 2 Trial preparation |
3pm – 5pm | E32 | Steven Hall | |
| Wednesday, 13 July 2022 | Modern History Task Analysis |
9am – 12pm | W43 | Barry Smith |
| Thursday, 14 July2022 | Ancient History Sparta / short answer |
9am – 12pm | K11 | Nicholas Brophy |
| Friday, 15 July 2022 | Biology Trial preparation |
9am – 12pm | E02 | Richard Chen |
Topics covered during the tutorials have been included on the spreadsheet. These tutorials have proven extremely valuable and, while not compulsory, are strongly encouraged.
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 Lauren Ryan has emailed the registration sheet to students to register their attendance at the tutorials.
Please bring any equipment you may need for the tutorial (e.g. textbooks, notepads, pens etc.).
Students may wear casual attire and are to enter the school through Reception on Birrell Street.
Ms Elizabeth Watson
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
E: ewatson@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The course Cert II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations), requires students to complete 12 Service Periods during Years 11 and 12. These enable students to demonstrate and/or work towards their competencies in areas such as safe work practices, working hygienically, working effectively together, as well as practical skills such as correct knife handling, and cooking food using various methods of cookery, such as deep frying, boiling and baking.
The students in Year 11 and 12 Hospitality completed their service period on Thursday, 23 June, which leads to achieving some competencies within the course. As part of the service period, they made nutritious sandwiches and mouthwatering sweet treats for all staff.
The students worked hard to produce over 130 sandwiches that catered for a variety of dietary requirements, and a staggering 300 chocolate chip cookies and 50 brownies that seemed to disappear quite quickly! The sandwiches were a huge success amongst staff and the quality rivalled some of the popular local cafés and eateries.
We are very proud of all the students who participated in the service day, and extend a big thank you to all students and their teachers Mr Mark Neale, Ms Bev McCarthy and Ms Anne O’Loughlin, for all of their hard work.
Ms Kath Knowles
VET Coordinator
E: kknowles@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Ms Bev McCarthy
TAS/VET Teacher
E: bmccarthy@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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