We are honoured to be hosting a private viewing of the FA Cup and the Premier League Trophy on Wednesday, 11 October, 1:30pm – 3pm, brought to us by Manchester City, the 2023 treble-winners.
This private viewing is for any student who would like to have a photo taken with the trophies. They will be excused from class for 10 minutes.
Waverley College 2022 Year Books are hot off the press and ready for collection.
Our annual, glossy, soft-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 2022 Year Book, please collect your free, 319-page edition from either the Junior School or Senior School Reception.
Click here to view the digital 2022 Year Book
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Livissianis family at this time. Ben Livissianis, Father of Will (Year 9) and WCOB 1991, sadly passed away recently after battling cancer. May Ben find everlasting peace.
Congratulations to Track & Field Head Coach Mr Jeremy Roff, Convenor Ms Rebecca Gair, and the Waverley Track & Field Team on their performance at the 92nd Annual CAS Track & Field Competition.
There were some errors discovered after the evening and the correct School scores are below. Equal second to the Waverley Team – well done!
Congratulations to Trinity Grammar School on their fine performance.
1 Trinity Grammar School: 687
2 Waverley College: 628
2 Knox Grammar School: 628
4 Barker College: 549
5 Cranbrook School: 507
6 St Aloysius’ College: 499
Evan Rowbotham (Year 8)
Alexander Bissell (Year 7), Ryan McNamara (Year 8), Rory Muldowney (Year 8), Sunny Steyn (Year 8)
Today, our College community bid a fond farewell to the Class of 2023 during their ultimate Graduation Assembly held in the Centenary Quad. Each student was introduced by their respective Head of House, and academic achievers were duly acknowledged. To create a fitting tribute, the students departed the Quad with the resonant melodies of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ performed by our College Brass Band and College Choir.
The College’s celebration and farewell of the Year 12 Cohort extended to include parents, grandparents, siblings, and other significant caregivers at a mass held at Mary Immaculate Church. As part of this touching service, the graduates received meaningful gifts—a Waverley College Old Boys’ Union Tie and a Celtic Cross.
In the evening, the students will savour their Valedictory Dinner at Australian Turf Club, Randwick.
Congratulations, Class of 2023, may your journey be marked by unwavering respect and utmost integrity as you step boldly into the future.
Waverley College extends its best wishes to each young man as they prepare for their upcoming HSC examinations or start their respective apprenticeship.
May you find a life grounded in Virtus Sola Nobilitat – Virtue is its own reward.
Good luck and God Bless.
Luca Holmes: The Ray Aston Memorial Prize for Biology
Wylie Durrans: Construction Equal First
Vasili Malempre: The Alice & Mildred Thomas Prize for English Extension I
Jay Briggs: English Extension II
Wilford Hyde: Food Technology
Arjun Sukumaran: Geography
James Wellington: Hospitality
Jack Heath: Investigating Science
Lenny Joseph: Mathematics Standard Course I
Finlay Chandler: Mathematics Standard Course II
Mackenzie Palmer: Visual Arts
Anderson Franulovich: Visual Design
Daniel Palacio: Spanish Beginners
Jett Wanda: Construction Equal First; Industrial Technology
Kit Armstrong: Design & Technology; Mathematics Advanced
Freddie Le Vay: The Catherine Smithurst Prize for Standard English; Music Course I
Angus Birrell: Equal First Music Course II; Music Extension; Principal’s Award of Excellence
Leo Schmid: English Studies; Marine Studies; Sport Life & Recreation
Jamie Khov: Mathematics Extension I: The Judge Thomas Prize for Mathematics Extension II
Harrison Lee: Sydney Roosters Character and Endeavour Award
Felix Turinui: WF Corbett Award for Best All Round Sportsman
Thomas Shahinian: Archbishop’s Award
James Iatrou: Old Boys’ Union Edmund Rice Award for Leadership of Social Justice
Alistair Isaac: Equal First Music Course II; Max Coleman Memorial Award for Living Out the Touchstones
Connor Andrews: College Vice Captain; Ampol All Rounder Award
Bertie Cottell: College Vice Captain; Reuben F Scarf Award
Sam Stewart: Br R J Wallace Prize for Drama; College Vice Captain; Waverley Council Award for General Proficiency
Lachlan Grant: College Captain; The Inicio Medal for Outstanding and Consistent Growth
Charles Hely-Hammond: The Barry McDonald Prize for Legal Studies; Br P Oakley Prize for PDHPE; PDHPE GHR Award; 3rd in Overall Academic Performance
Jake Perks: The M O’Halloran Prize for Chemistry; Br F S Farrell Prize for Physics; Equal 2nd in Overall Academic Performance
Jack Preller: Business Studies; The Br PA Conlon Prize for Economics; Bishop Patrick Dougherty Prize for Studies Of Religion II; JJ O’Brien Award for Leadership, Study & Involvement; Equal 2nd in Overall Academic Performance
Liam Wood: The Brian Sheedy Prize for Ancient History; The Abram Landa Prize for Advanced English; The George & Elizabeth Thomas Prize for Extension History; Modern History; Bishop Geoffrey F Mayne Prize for Studies Of Religion I; Br LB Tevlin Memorial Prize for Dux of the College.
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 3 events, please refer to the College calendar.
Congratulations to all the students who participated in ICAS Assessments. A special congratulations to the following students who received a credit or above in Mathematics.
Our Junior School ‘Eth-letes’ have achieved outstanding results in this year’s Ethics Olympiad. Year 5 was awarded the silver medal in what was a remarkable display of concise and respectful discourse. Year 6 finished in the top eight and received an honourable mention from the judges.
Students were required to work as a team to come up with the best possible answer to difficult ethical questions such as, ‘How do we balance past promises with new opportunities?’
Congratulations to Year 5 students Arlo Buchanan, Samuel Garratt, Jack Gibson, Lucas Marin and Jude McDermott and Year 6 students Charles Carrano, Vincent Lee, Louie Patane, Max Service and Jethro Venning.
Ethics Olympiad Year 5
Ethics Olympiad Year 5
Ethics Olympiad Year 6
Last Tuesday, we invited 14 students from St Catherine’s to join 12 Year 6 students in a wonderful learning experience in our Science Laboratory. Students took part in a lesson looking at plant adaptations.
The students worked collaboratively, exploring the Junior School campus to find, collect and observe various plant specimens using our microscopes. It was a brilliant experience and we look forward to many more in the future.
Ms Gaby Bransby
Director of Junior School
gbransby@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Last week, the Junior School partook in Waverley’s Got Talent! A very exciting event filled with many extraordinary acts throughout the four days of auditioning; including singing, dancing, acting, playing an instrument and performing magic tricks.
On Friday afternoon, the Junior School came together to support and cheer on their friends who had the courage to perform and entertain us all. We were very impressed with the enthusiasm, excitement and energy that filled the room!
A big congratulations goes to all of our grand finalists, in particular the students who partook in the top three performances:
We were also very lucky to have the support of teachers who acted as judges throughout the week; in particular our Grand Final judges including Ms Bransby, Ms Rollins and Mr Johnston.
We look forward to seeing the many new talented performers next year!
Ms Chloe-Jane Tweedie
5 White Classroom Teacher
ctweedie@waverley.nsw.edu.au
*No Home Learning on Wednesday and Thursday
We offer all students in Year 5 and Year 6 the opportunity to receive free additional support after school to complete home learning tasks. The afternoon sessions also provide a quiet, supervised study space for students who want to complete their assigned tasks.
Home Learning Club operates in the Learning Hub from 3pm-4pm – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – during school term unless there is a scheduled Professional Development meeting and the club will be closed.
Procedures
Click here to register your son
Only register his name once to allow other students the opportunity to attend. The session is limited to 20 spots. There will be a roll call to ensure attendance.
Students are required to stay for the full session unless there is a message in the student diary requesting early leave, a parent’s signature will be required.
Behaviour
As it is important to respect the rights of others to learn and work, all students are expected to settle to work in the Learning Hub and not cause a disturbance for others.
Teachers
If you require any further information, feel free to contact us.
An important note to remember, if afternoon training sessions are cancelled, unfortunately, you cannot send your son to Home Learning as an alternative plan, Students are registered for the afternoon sessions in advance and the capacity is always reached.
Avoid messaging your son during this period, unless it is urgent.
Inspiring, insightful and highly informative presentation by Mark Zimmermann the founder of, ‘Mindset & Performance Coach for Leaders in Sport and Business’ and dad of James in Year 5.
Mark shared with the students the top tips to success through a positive mindset, coaching, working as a team and goal setting, not only for the sporting arena, but also in all aspects of life.
Your point about ‘Dealing with Disappointment’ and how failure is an important part of our success story, was very powerful.
The Junior School students were lucky to learn from an expert in this field on creating and maintaining a healthy mindset, building mental skills and resilience on and off the field.
Ms Natasha Zivanovic
Literacy & Innovation Teacher
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
This term in Science Practical classes, students have been building their skills in making scientific predictions and recording accurate observations and results. We have conducted a range of experiments, from geology challenges, to melting ice, to using M&Ms to explore diffusion.
Students have relished the opportunity to use a range of scientific equipment to enhance their learning opportunities. Both Year 5 and Year 6 have particularly enjoyed using microscopes, allowing them to explore and contribute to class discussions more effectively. We look forward to continuing to learn and grow scientific knowledge into Term 4.
I also want to make special mention of our Science Week competition winners. Congratulations to Tom Taylor (Year 5 Winner), Harry Robinson (Year 5 Runner Up), Tom Johnston (Year 5 Runner Up), Joe Madden (Year 6 Winner), Hunter Bligh (Year 6 Runner Up), and Boyd Haslam (Year 6 Runner Up). Well done boys!
Mr Max Mancinelli
Science Teacher
mmancinelli@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Dear Students, Parents and Carers,
Please find below the schedule for the Year 12 Tutorials in Term 3, Week 10. Topics covered during the tutorials include content revision, study skills, exam preparation and practice papers.
These tutorials have proven extremely valuable and, while not compulsory, are strongly encouraged.
| Date | Subject | Time | Room | Teacher |
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023
|
Standard Mathematics | 7:30am – 8:30am | E23 | Riley |
| Design and Tech | 7:30am – 8:30am | T04 | Spargo | |
| Thursday, 21 September 2023 | Standard Maths | 7:30am – 8:30am | E33 | Cornish |
It is important that we know attendance numbers so teachers can prepare accordingly. To that end, the expectation is that students who register for the tutorial, attend. Rolls will be taken to assist us to manage the program.
The cut-off time to register for morning tutorials is 3pm the day prior.
Ms Brooke Kent has emailed the registration sheet to students to register their attendance at the tutorials.
Ms Elizabeth Watson
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
ewatson@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Senior School library is open for the upcoming spring school holidays for HSC students.
Open: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm
Closed: Monday, 2 October 2023 (Public Holiday)
Warm regards,
Ms Elizabeth Watson
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
ewatson@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Congratulations to our Year 12 students for completing their classes. What a milestone!
Wishing you all the best of luck for your HSC exams.
As you are moving forward in life, we would like to ask that you please consider donating your Waverley uniforms to the Secondhand Clothing Pool. This will assist other families with their journey.
There is a small buy-back amount ($30) available for good quality and clean blazers and all weather jackets.
The Secondhand Clothing Pool cannot work without the generosity of our community, and we are very grateful for your donations.
Where Can Donations Be Left?
At the Senior School campus reception in the blue Secondhand Clothing Pool donation box. (If leaving Blazers and All Weather Jackets, please include name and phone number inside the bag, and we will contact you to arrange ‘buy-back.’)
Location
We are in the main building on Birrell Street. Enter via the Senior School campus reception, and take the lift to Level 3. The Secondhand Clothing Pool is next door to the Uniform Shop.
Opening Hours
Mondays, 8:20am-9:30am and Wednesdays, 2:30pm-3:30pm during Term.
Thank you and good luck to you all!
Camille and Kirsten
Secondhand Clothing Pool Coordinators
(02) 9369 0703 – please leave a voicemail, and one of our volunteers will get back to you
clothingpool@waverley.nsw.edu.
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Please see me if you require any further assistance or information.
Ms Kath Knowles
Senior Studies & Careers Coordinator
kknowles@waverley.nsw.edu.au
At the end of the year the laptops held in Years 12, 10, 9 and 6 are at the end of lease. You will have received an email asking you to nominate to either purchase or return the laptop.
The deadline for nomination and payment is 3pm Friday, 27 October 2023, if a nomination and payment is not provided by this time, the laptop must be returned to the College.
Incase you cannot locate the email, the links for both payment and nomination are below:
Link to nominate: Y12 2023 LAPTOP NOMINATION FORM
Link to payment: Payment Portal Link
Link to nominate: Y10 2023 LAPTOP NOMINATION
Link to payment: Payment Portal Link
Link to nominate: Y9 2023 LAPTOP NOMINATION
Link to payment: Payment Portal Link
Link to nominate: Y06 2022 LAPTOP NOMINATION
Link to payment: Payment Portal Link
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the process further please 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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