Year 11 Entertainment, SLR and Marine Studies students are required to undertake a First Aid Course as part of their studies. This course will be delivered by Australian Lifesaving Academy, NSW, and requires the successful completion of both an online First Aid module and the attendance at a face-to-face practical day at Waverley College.
The boys should have already enrolled in the course, and they will shortly be emailed directly by the course provider with details on how to log on and complete the online component. Students need to have their USI (unique student identifier) number for this purpose.
NOTE: The online component needs to have been successfully completed before attending the practical day.
The practical component of the course will be delivered at the College in the Fitzgerald Room on Friday, 10 March 2023. The course will begin at 8:45am and conclude at approximately 3pm.
Boys must be dressed in their school uniform.
All participants must bring the following to the training day:
The total cost of the course will be billed to parent/carer accounts.
Parents/carers are invited to give their permission in the notification email that will be sent to them.
Any questions should be directed to their class teachers please.
During the forthcoming school holidays, the University of Wollongong and Tottenham Hotspur will offer an ‘Elite Football Camp.’
The Program runs from Wednesday, 12 – Friday, 14 April 2023.
For the first time, this camp will be hosted at Waverley College, from 10am-3pm.
The Program is open to students in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12, who are looking for an intensive football training program which covers more than just the on-field components of the game.
Robert Gold has been working closely with Waverley College in the last year to establish a strong relationship between us and the University of Wollongong.
We hope many Waverley students will take advantage of this unique and valuable opportunity.
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Email Robert Gold for further information: robert.gold@tottenhamhotspur.com
Mr Steve O’Donnell
Director of Co-curricular
sodonnell@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Year 12 students studying Design & Technology will be attending SHAPE 2023 at the Powerhouse Museum.
Students will engage with industry professionals in a masterclass session. This will allow Year 12 students to examine the marking guidelines relevant to their subject, and gain understanding of the marking guidelines.
Students will unpack projects in the exhibition and see the standard of HSC work, looking at Band 6 HSC projects presented from around the state from the 2022 HSC.
In addition there will be a variety of aspects of the accompanying folio.
Assemble: students assemble in the Braidwood area, 8:30am
Travel: we will walk to Bondi Junction to catch the train to Central Station, then walk to the Powerhouse Museum at 500 Harris Street, Ultimo
Dismissal: students will be dismissed from the Powerhouse Museum around 2:15pm to make their own way home
Uniform: full school Summer uniform is to be worn
Missed Classes: it is your son’s responsibility to ensure he completes the work from classes missed on the day
Lunch: students are required to bring a packed lunch to eat during a break outside the venue
Cadets: any student who has Cadets must inform us, so that they can be released early to get back to school by 3:15pm
Cost: approximately $80, billed to your account
Please feel free to email me at kspicer@waverley.nsw.edu.au
On Saturday, the mighty 8As looked to avenge their previous loss to Cranbrook, at the hallowed turf of Queens Park. The boys had to step up with two players away on State Nippers and Oztag duties. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the energy was high.
After losing an early wicket, Sebastian Loyd-Paul (23) and Henry Reid (30) steadied the ship to put on a 41-run partnership. Henry and William Roberts (33) then played extremely well, putting on 69 runs together that put us in a position to have a defendable total. After the 32 overs, Waverley ended up on 5/132.
In return, William Shelley (2/21) started his spell with tight bowling to remove both openers and get us off to a flyer. The spin twins then restricted any scoring opportunities, with Lachlan Chalmers taking 2/6 off his six overs.
Some fantastic fielding from the team, taking six great catches, and therefore restricting Cranbrook to be all out for 86 in reply. Henry Reid also bowled extremely well with figures of 4/13 off 5 overs.
The boys have played extremely well this season with four wins, and looking to finish strong with another two!
I hope you enjoy the photo above, taken at the fall of another Cranbrook wicket, highlighting the fantastic camaraderie between the boys.
In support of the Visual Arts and Design curriculum, Years 11 and 12 Visual Arts students will be attending an excursion to the Art Gallery of NSW on Thursday, 23 March, 2023.
Students will attend the ARTEXPRESS Lecture from 2022 High Achievers and explore the exhibition to provide further stimulus and direction for the practical components of the Visual Arts, HSC Major Work.
Students will also explore the new North Building Public Gallery spaces to broaden their understanding of audience participation in installation and traditional works.
| Excursion Details: Years 11/12 Visual Arts – AGNSW – ARTEXPRESS Excursion | Organising Teacher: Ms Jenna Turnbull |
| Date: Thursday, 23 March 2023
Term 1, Week 8 |
Location: Art Gallery of NSW (Art Gallery Road)
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| Start time: 9am
Students are to meet at school for their name to be marked off. Students will have a half an hour for recess and lunch at the Domain Park. There are limited food outlets in the area and students must bring their own packed recess and lunch. Supervision will be provided during this time. In the permission note, there is an opt in/out for this dismissal. And if students have co-curricular activities on at school, they must return to school for their co-curricular. |
Uniform: Students are to wear full academic school uniform (including blazer) |
| Transport: Students will be travelling via public transport. They will be walking from the school grounds to Bondi Junction station, walking to the Art Gallery of NSW from Martin Place Station. *All students are required to bring a loaded Opal card. |
Cost: $35.00 |
Click here to view and complete the permission slip
*Please complete this permission slip no later than Thursday, 16 March, 2023 (Week 7)
If you have any questions regarding the excursion, please do not hesitate to contact the Visual Arts Department.
Waverley College confirms that Wednesday, 8 March will be our Aungier House Mass (as listed in the College calendar). The Mass will commence at 6pm in the Chapel (Senior Campus). This is a compulsory event for all students of Aungier House.
Our Prefects have been working hard to make this a memorable event, and something that is fully tailored to who we are as a House. The night is driven by the students, with all hymns, prayers and readings chosen by the students themselves. We will also include special recognition of our current Year 12 students.
We invite and strongly encourage all families to come along for the Mass. This will be followed by a short supper at the conclusion of the Mass. All families are asked to bring a plate of food to share. This can be placed in the College Senior Library prior to the Mass.
The night is expected to conclude at approximately 8pm. This will be a wonderful opportunity for families to meet our Aungier Mentors and also to connect with each other as part of the Aungier House community.
In the lead up to the event, we would also love to have some parent/carer volunteers to help us with the organisation of decorations (for the Mass and supper), general set up before the Mass, and clean up at the conclusion of supper.
If you would be willing and able to help, could you please email me: jmccoy@waverley.nsw.edu.au
I look forward to seeing you there!
Aungier House Mass 2022
Visual Arts Club will be offered at Waverley as a Winter Extra-Curricular activity for students from Years 5-12.
It will commence Term 2, Week 2, 2023 and run until Term 3, Week 8.
Visual Arts Club provides an opportunity for students to build skills in critical and creative thinking. This winter, students will be introduced to: Landscapes – Experiments with Watercolour.
Each student will be introduced to a range of drawing and painting techniques, such as perspective drawing and natural landscapes through watercolour paintings. Students will build upon traditional artmaking foundations of drawing and painting, while experimenting and exploring new foundations of contemporary painting styles.
In Visual Arts Club students will:
*(This may also include an external excursion for students!)
Cost: $100.00
Materials: all materials will be supplied
Session times: select ONE from the following:
The Waverley College Rugby Supporters’ Club will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 15 March, 2023 at Queens Park Pavilion, 6pm.
Any parents/carers and friends interested in getting behind the Waverley College Rugby Program in 2023 are welcome to attend, as we discuss plans for the exciting season ahead. All welcome!
Parents/carers unable to attend this particular meeting, but who are interested in assisting with Waverley College Rugby, are welcome to register their interests with the Convenor of Rugby, Mr John McCoy by emailing jmccoy@waverley.nsw.edu.au
As the winter sport season draws near, we are very excited to announce that NSW Rugby will be running two courses at Waverley College for members of the community who are interested in learning the rules of rugby, and those who are interested in becoming an accredited rugby referee.
Following a great deal of interest from a number of female members of the community, (mothers, carers, staff, sisters, grandparents), this year NSW Rugby will hold a Female-Only course at Waverley College, to attract those who might not be familiar with the rules of the game, but are interested to learn.
NSW Rugby will also run a course for all interested members of the community.
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Click here to complete enrolment part 2
If you have any questions about the courses or how to enrol, please email either:
Mr Richard Chen at rchen@waverley.nsw.edu.au
or
Mr John McCoy at jmccoy@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We hope to see you there!
With no screening programs available and no means of prevention through lifestyle changes, blood cancer is Australia’s hidden cancer crisis. Every day, 53 Aussies are diagnosed with blood cancer, and 16 will lose their life.
It requires teamwork to stop blood cancer from wrecking lives. That’s why we’ve decided to team up to take part in the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave together.
We’ll be raising crucial funds that will give people facing blood cancer all the support and information they need, while driving breakthrough research projects discovering better ways to diagnose and treat blood cancer.
You have the power to help us make an extraordinary difference. Big or small, every donation counts. Will you help by sponsoring us?
Top five fundraisers will have their heads shaved at the College Assembly on 16 March.
Click here to view the Lacey House World's Greatest Shave Donation Page
World’s Greatest Shave 2022
We celebrated Ash Wednesday with a student-led liturgy this week.
As we receive our ashes, we will hear the minister say one of two short prayers: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return,” or “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” These prayers call us to take on a humble disposition.
Jesus also calls on Christians not to wear a gloomy face while they are fasting. This admonition reminds us that Lent is meant to be a season of joy, as it is a preparation for the biggest feast in the Christian calendar. So, while we can struggle with cravings for chocolate or something else we have given up, we need to keep our eyes on the prize which is the celebration of the joy of Easter.
The baptismal element of Lent can help us appreciate the significance of water. Water is essential for both our physical and spiritual life. When Christians recall their baptism it is a time when they can become more aware of the gifts they have received from God. This process of reflection can give us joy.
In recent times, water has been a pestilence of almost biblical proportions across the state of NSW. The almost unprecedented flood activity that has occurred over the last two years, has tested our community resolve in surviving flooding events and also in the rebuilding process that has followed. These events have dramatically tested communities across the state, but it has also been an opportunity for a generous community spirit to emerge.
Aside from the destructive power of water, our experience of living in a drought and fire-prone land also helps us appreciate the importance of water to sustain and protect life. A significant theme running through the Sunday Gospel readings this Lent is the power of living water. Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well and his healing of the blind man at the Pool of Siloam, reminds us of the way that water can cleanse, renew and heal our body and souls. Let us quench our thirst for God this Lent by praying for the living water of Jesus to touch our hearts and souls for the benefit of ourselves and our Catholic communities.
The Mark Hughes Foundation funds vital research and support to brain cancer patients and it is very close to the heart of one of our parents, Anne Calendar, whose late husband Matt Callander succumbed to this insidious disease, just over five years ago.
Anne is embarking on another challenge this year pre the annual NRL Beanie Round, and is hoping for our support to raise awareness and much-needed funds. Anne is joining 21 amazing and dynamic women in the Inaugural Mark Hughes Foundation Women’s Trek to the Mt Maria Summit, Tasmania.
Please sponsor Anne by clicking the button below. Any amount big or small will help her reach her goal and raise funds for brain cancer research.
Mark Hughes Foundation 2023 Ladies' Trek
As many parents/carers may know, in 2022 our College participated in a significant research project affiliated with Deakin University, QUT, and the University of Canberra titled ‘Teen Reading in the Digital Era.’ Research was conducted with secondary students in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, giving a broad overview of the reading habits of teenagers across Australia.
Preliminary results from Waverley are very interesting. Of the Term 4 survey results from 235 Waverley students across Years 7-11, we have gained a ‘snapshot’ of teen reading which you can view in the following graphs. Students were asked questions about their reading habits and their responses to questions 4.2; 12.1; 14.3: 13.2 and 10.4 are provided below.
Identified in the survey as well, were the popular reading genres identified by Waverley College students.
In order of most popular to least popular:
At this stage, the evidence indicates that as educators and parents/carers, we need to be doing much more to get our boys at Waverley reading for pleasure. Graph 4.2 indicates that 38% of our boys do not read books in their own free time.
What you might find surprising is Graph 14.3, which indicates that families are key to boys’ reading choices and that in this space, your influential role as a parent/carer should not be underestimated.
Encouragingly, Graph 10.4 indicates that more than half of our students envisage that they’ll read more in their post-school years.
Significantly, the 3,000 survey results across participating Australian states illustrate similar trends. There is a decline in reading as students grow older and as boys grow older:
The results for boys indicate that:
As parents/carers, we should be encouraging our children to read each day, even if it is for only 15 minutes. Consistent reading will have a significant impact on their general communication and comprehension skills, as well as the literacy skills they will front the HSC with. If you want to have a significant impact on your son’s education, please get him reading consistently.
Ms Mary Ryan and Mr Bill Roberts have started a new reading program to encourage and support our Year 7 and 8 students with their reading. If your son is struggling to decide what to read, encourage him to see the Library teams on both campuses.
We welcome Special Guests from The Lane Cove Concert Band – The Cameraygal Wind Symphony joining the Waverley College Cliff Goodchild Concert Band performing on stage on Thursday, 23 March 2023.
The Cameraygal Wind Symphony is the senior ‘Flagship’ ensemble in the Lane Cove Concert Band organisation, and comprises a group of approximately 50 adult woodwind, brass and percussion players.
Come along and enjoy the performance. The evening will showcase two 40-minute performances with an intermission.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from 6pm in the PAC foyer.
The concert will commence at 7pm.
The event is free of charge, but tickets need to be booked.
We hope to see you there!
You can book tickets by:
OR
2. Scanning the QR code below
OR
3. Clicking the button below and then scanning the QR code on the flyer
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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