Across our two campuses, Waverley College offers a great variety of Choral, Bands and Ensembles for our music students.
>>> Click here to view the 2023 Music Ensembles Rehearsal Schedule.
The Waverley College Choir rehearse and perform a variety of repertoire under the direction of Ms Jaz Dolso. Rehearsals are held weekly in the Recital Room of the Performing Arts Centre.
The College Choir is engaged throughout the year to sing at many College events, College liturgies, masses and concerts. Over the last 10 years, the Choir has participated in several overseas tours, performing in Germany and Italy.
Students also have the opportunity to attend a Music Camp and to participate in performances across the wider community.
Waverley College Choir at the 2021 Music Festival, conducted by Ms Jaz Dolso
The Chamber Choir is a small acappella group of Waverley College and St Clare’s College students, who meet once a week to rehearse and perform at assemblies, music festivals and other College events. The group sings a range of contemporary repertoire.
The Waverley College Junior School Cantores is an auditioned choral group of approximately 40 students. The Cantores sing for liturgies, masses, concerts and competitions. The Cantores perform a mixture of contemporary and classical repertoire, including choral works by Australian composers.
Cantores at the 2021 Music Festival, conducted by Ms Michelle Rollins
This is the premier Concert Band at Waverley College, and students are invited and auditioned for their position. The Band comprises students ranging from all years at the Senior School. Students need to be proficient on their instrument, and are given the opportunity to learn skills and to contribute to large group performances. The Band perform for College events and competitions, and have toured across Europe, China and the USA. The Band is under the direction of Mr Dan Williams.
Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 students are introduced into the large ensemble program for Senior School students who play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument, including piano. This group allows new and existing students the ability to come together during their first years of Senior School, to perform music in a safe, fun and enjoyable learning environment. The Band is under the Direction of Mr Alexander Lee.
This Band comprises students from Years 5 and 6. All students who learn an instrument in brass, woodwind and percussion can join this Band. Rehearsals are Thursday morning from 7.30am. The Band covers a range of repertoire and performs at College assemblies, concerts and festivals.
This ensemble builds upon the skills learnt in Jazz Band – B. The students in this group mainly belong to the Cliff Goodchild Concert Band, who wish to continue developing their jazz ensemble playing. Jazz Band – A are often called upon to perform at many College events and competitions. The Jazz Band also offer their time and skills to perform at a number of our local community events which fall under the College’s social justice program. This group has also toured extensively overseas.
This ensemble provides our middle school students an introduction to jazz at the Senior School level. Students are required to audition and should also be part of the Concert Band programme. Jazz Band – B gives students an opportunity to begin learning about the different genres and the art of improvisation.
The Brass Ensemble comprises students who are proficient on their brass instrument. The group builds on skills learnt in the Concert Band and performs often within the College environment, including liturgical services, academic assemblies and community events. Students perform a wide spectrum of repertoire.
Students are given an opportunity to learn and perform Wind Chamber Music in various types of woodwind ensembles. These ensembles are small groups that usually perform in small venues. Membership is by audition.
There are a number of Rock Band Groups at the College. These groups are arranged by Year group and ability. The annual ‘Rock Band Festival’, gives each of the rock bands an opportunity to perform in front of their friends and family, and is one of the many highlights of the year in the Music Department.
Students in the ensemble range from Years 7 to 12, and approximately Grade 2 to Grade 5 standard (AMEB). The ensemble extends and enhances students’ musical development and enjoyment, through the rehearsal and performance of stimulating repertoire.
The College has a number of guitar ensembles, allowing students to play in a group of students with a similar level of attainment. In most Chamber Music groups there will be only one player per part, giving added responsibility to the musicians.
Guitar Ensemble at the Music Festival 2021
The Waverley College Junior School Stomp is a small, creative group of 16 boys. Stomp is a very popular activity at the Junior School, that encourages our students to be creative with rhythm and improvisation. The idea behind the Stomp style of music is that you can create music using everyday items in creative ways.
Over the years, we have developed performances using chairs, music stands, buckets, bins, brooms, pipes, pots and pans – to name just a few. We also try to include a theatrical element or some kind of storytelling in our Stomp performances, to make it more spectacular for the audience.
The most important part of this activity is the creating not the performing, with each of our Stomp items being created solely from original ideas from the students.
Private music tuition is available on a range of instruments. Students electing to take private music lessons must do so for a minimum of six months (one semester). There is an additional charge for the use of a College instrument.
Parents/carers who would like their sons to commence instrumental lessons, must complete a private music tuition form.
Click here to complete the 2023 private music tuition form
Welcome back to Cadets for 2023!
Today, the Joining Instruction for the Annual Field Exercise (AFX – Cadet Camp) will be emailed to all parents/carers and cadets.
AFX takes place in the final week of Term 1 at Holsworthy Army Base from Friday, 31 March – Wednesday, 5 April. This camp doubles as the Year 9 Camp, and is a required component of a Waverley boy’s experience at the College. All members of the Cadet Unit attend AFX.
I would ask you all to please read the Joining Instruction and accompanying documentation before completing the Google Form, to register your son’s attendance in a timely manner. It is important that we have the latest information to ensure the best care of your son on camp.
Registration is required by Wednesday, 1 March 2023. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Commanding Officer if you have any queries or concerns.
Next week, we have the Annual Golden Boot competition for the whole Unit. This afternoon is always an engaging and fun afternoon run by our Senior Rank for the enjoyment of all. The winning platoon will be rewarded with the Golden Boot Trophy and special treats.
Over the course of this term, recruits will learn all the skills they need to be safe and comfortable on camp. The culmination of their training is AFX, following which all recruits will have the chance to continue with the program for another year.
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 3 FEB 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 9 FEB 23 | CAS Cadet Conference – selected cadets only | St Aloysius’ College |
| 10 FEB 23 | Home Training (Golden Boot Competition) | Waverley College |
| 17 FEB 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 20 FEB 23 | AFX Parent Information Zoom Meeting | 6:30pm
Link to follow |
| 24 FEB 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 3 MAR 23 | AFX Briefing – Staff + Senior Rank only
No Recruits or JNCO |
Waverley College |
| 8 MAR 23 | Open Day Display | Waverley College |
| 10 MAR 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 17 MAR 23 | Home Training – Recruits early mark 4.15pm | Waverley College |
| 24 MAR 23 | AFX Preparation – Rank and staff only
No Recruits |
Waverley College |
| 30 MAR 23 | AFX Advance Party – selected cadets only | Holsworthy Army Base |
| 31 MAR 23 – 5 APR 23 | AFX Main Body | Holsworthy Army Base |
| 6 APR 23 | Recruit Continuation Agreement distributed | Online |
| 11 APR 23 – 14 APR 23 | ATA – selected cadets only | TBA |
| 23 APR 23 | Recruit Continuation Agreements due | Online |
| 24 APR 23 | ANZAC Day Service | Waverley College |
| 25 APR 23 | ANZAC Day Community Services | Various Community Locations |
| 28 APR 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 2 MAY 23 | ANZAC Day Service | St Catherine’s |
| 3 MAY 23 | Cadet Showcase | St Catherine’s |
| 5 MAY 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 8 MAY 23 | St Cath’s Parent Information Evening | St Catherine’s |
| 12 MAY 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 19 MAY 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 26 MAY 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 29 MAY 23 | Waverley Parent Information Evening | Waverley College |
| 31 MAY 23 | CAS Drill Competition | Waverley College |
| 2 JUN 23 | Home Training | Waverley College |
| 4 JUN 23 | Passing Out Parade / Dining In Night | Waverley College |
| 16 JUN 23 | Promotion Pre-Course Training | Waverley College |
| 17 -18 JUN 23 | New Recruit Issue Weekend | Waverley College |
| 25 JUN – 1 JUL 23 | Promotions Courses | Winbourne Conference Centre |
| 21 JUL 23 | NEW CADET YEAR | Waverley College |
Dear Parents/Carers and Students in Years 11 and 12
Earlier this week, all students in Years 11 and 12 received their Assessment Schedules. The Assessment Booklets, which outline further details regarding processes and tasks, are currently going through the final checks and will be available on the College website next week.
Parents/Carers and Students will receive an email with a direct link to the page on the College website where they will be able to download the latest version of the schedules plus other relevant information.
Students should ensure that they save a copy of the schedule on their laptop and it is recommended that they add the key dates to their College Diaries.
Year 11 students in this course will begin the year by studying Outdoor Recreation. This provides them with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to participate safely in a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities.
On this occasion, students will be attending the Point Piper Kayak Centre, and will engage in kayaking and stand up paddle boarding activities to increase their knowledge of lifelong physical activity in the outdoor environment.
Students will be given a hard copy permission slip which needs to be signed by a parent/carer and returned to school by Monday, 6 February please.
>>> Click here to view the excursion permission slip.
Dear Parents, Carers and Students of Year 11
We are looking forward to you joining us next Wednesday, 8 February at 6pm for the parent/carer and student information evening on Study Skills with Dr Prue Salter in the College Gymnasium.
Parents/carers and students should attend together, as the session is very interactive. Both students and parents/carers also need to bring along a pen. Handouts will be given out during the evening.
The main areas that will be covered are:
Also, just to remind you that our school is a subscriber to the study skills website.
Click here to view the Study Skills website
This website will help you develop essential skills for academic success. There are units of work on improving time management skills, how to study, research skills, summarising, technology use, brain and memory and much more. Everything you need to know about becoming a more powerful learner and improving your marks at school, can be found on this site.
For example, learn how the colour of your room affects your ability to study, what the best study techniques are for your type of brain, how to improve your handwriting, and useful software and apps to block yourself from technology distractions.
You will also see lots of useful handouts, grids and planners at the bottom of the THINGS TO PRINT page.
To access the handbook, go to www.studyskillshandbook.com.au and login with these details:
username: forwaverleycollegeonly
password: 94results
The more of this website you can work through, the more you will set yourself up for academic success.
Dear Parents/ Carers and Students in Years 7-10
The Years 7-10 Assessment Booklets are currently going through the final checks and will be available on the College website next week.
Parents/Carers and Students will receive an email with a direct link to the page on the College website, where they will be able to download the latest version of the schedules plus other relevant information.
Students should ensure that they save a copy of the schedule on their laptop, and it is recommended that they add the key dates to their College Diaries.
We begin our school year celebrating a group of students who are making a positive impact on the lives of those in our local community.
The Centre for Volunteering is a not-for-profit organisation with over 45 years’ experience providing leadership on volunteering in NSW. 19 Waverley College students and four Old Boys have been awarded a certificate from the NSW Volunteer Recognition Program.
This award acknowledges the exceptional efforts and contributions our students have made through their participation in the Service component of the Duke of Edinburgh award over the last two years.
We are immensely proud of the compassion and maturity the following students have displayed.
Congratulations to: Xavier Quinn, Theo Varvaressos, Robbie Muir, Riley Hassey, Max Court, Liam Wood, Jo Vonwiller, Jay Briggs, James Medland, James Iatrou, Jack Tindale, Finn Stranix, Finn Backlund, Finlay Chandler, Deuchar Dezarnaulds, Campbell Porteus, Campbell Groves, Angus Birrell, Alistair Isaac, Charlie Alexander (Class of 2022), Brandon Reid (Class of 2022), Conor Boyd-Boland (Class of 2021), Dane Perica (Class of 2021).
The Waverley College Parents’ Association warmly invites you to the Year 12 Mother & Son Luncheon.
When: Sunday, 26 March 2023
Time: Midday – 2:30pm
Where: Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf, 48 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont
Tickets: $95 per person
Number are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Click here to view the Fixtures and Venue Maps
Waverley College is looking forward to an exciting year ahead in co-curricular. This week, our Year 7 2023 cohort commenced their trials in sport and cultural activities, and made an excellent start.
Our broad program caters to a wide range of interests, and we encourage all students to get involved in as many activities as they can. The importance of staying physically active, socially engaged and the benefits to mental and emotional health, are critical parts of the development of youth.
The Co-curricular Department is also lucky to have Ms Brooke Kent, our new Activities Officer, joining us in 2023. Brooke will be taking over the management of a number of administration and operational duties.
All students need to ensure that they are ready to start the year with all required attire and equipment for their chosen activities.
We also have lots of opportunities for parents/carers to get involved through the Parents’ Association and various Supporters’ Groups.
We had a large number of students training and competing in various activities over the holidays. A huge thank you to the staff and coaches who gave up some time in the holidays, as well as the students and parents/carers for all of their efforts.
In particular, I want to note the 2nds Basketball who won the Newington tournament, as well as the 1st XI Cricket who successfully defeated St Patrick’s to win the Br. Berg – Br. Murphy Shield, in a very close contest. Well done especially to Jonathan McDonald in taking 6/17 off 10 overs.
We have a number of trials and fixtures this coming weekend, and all other activities commence from next Monday.
Just a reminder that this is how we communicate all co-curricular information:
We are aware that there are a number of events this term, such as Nippers carnivals, State Touch Football, State Oztag as well as others.
Leave requests need to be emailed to me, requesting leave with as much notice as possible. Students need to be organised and selective, as only two exemptions per year are generally approved.
Please also note that any student wishing to request a change to their winter activities, can do so from this week until the end of Week 3 of Term 1.
Best wishes to the whole College community for 2023.
Please see this message from NSW Health regarding online consent for your child’s school vaccinations in 2023.
If your child is in Year 7 or Year 10 this year, you can now provide online consent for their routine school vaccinations.
In Year 7, students are offered free vaccines for diphtheria–tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) and human papillomavirus (HPV). In Year 10, students are offered the meningococcal ACWY vaccine.
Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received.
If you or your child do not have a Medicare card, consent can still be provided by requesting a paper-based consent form directly from Waverley College.
For more information on routine school vaccinations, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination.
If you require information in your language, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/school_vaccination_language.aspx
Congratulations to Jonty Booy and Liam Davis (Class of 2022), who had their HSC Major Project Short Films accepted into the SAE FlickerUp Youth Shorts division of Flickerfest 2023.
This is a prodigious achievement, as the festival received 3,200 films for this year’s screening, and less than 5% were accepted.
Talented brothers James Iatrou (Year 12) and Constantine Iatrou (Year 10) were also selected as finalists.
These students’ remarkable films screened on 28 January at the Bondi Pavilion.
We also acknowledge the hard work and expertise of Ms Natalie Oates (Head of Visual Arts) in prompting and helping with their submissions.
Click here to view the incredible finalists in this year's Program
‘Consumption’ – humankind’s propensity to over consume in the hope it will give us meaning to things we don’t fully understand. Director, writer and producer: Jonathan Booy
‘The Future Is Yours’ – a heartwarming story of two brothers making it in the film industry. Director, writer and producer: James and Constantine Iatrou
*As per the updated conditions of enrolment and as indicated on the College website, all Years 5 and 7 enrolments, Term 1 tuition fees are charged in Term 4, in the year prior. This includes continuing Year 6 (2023) students into Year 7 (2024). This replaces the “continuing confirmation deposit” usually charged in the 3rd Payment to Year 6. Year 5 and 7 will still receive an invoice in Term 1, 2024 for any applicable sundries, sibling discounts, 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:
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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