Deputy Principal - Students, Ms Gabby Smith
SCHOOL TV SPECIAL REPORT: Celebrating NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to recognise and learn more about the history and culture of indigenous communities.
NAIDOC stands for National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement, when on Australia Day 1938, protestors marched through the streets of Sydney to highlight the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Today, it is a week-long celebration held in July that consists of a range of traditional and contemporary activities.
NAIDOC Week is an important event that helps build positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. It enables a deeper understanding of our differences and similarities. NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians to eliminate bias and discrimination by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past to facilitate hope and build a fairer future. Families are encouraged to join in and support young people in learning the significance of NAIDOC Week.
This Special Report offers suggestions on how families can celebrate NAIDOC Week together. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help.
Here is the latest report from SchoolTV.
Year 12 Formal – Save the date
The Year 12 Formal will take place on Thursday, 22 August 2024 at The Australian Turf Club, Randwick from 6pm-10pm, $165 per person.
Waverley students and their partners are invited.
Purchase tickets HERE.
Ticket sales open at 6pm on Friday, 2 August and will close on Thursday, 15 August.
*Please note: Year 12 students will be leaving at the end of Period 4 on 22 August.
An Evening with Digital Resilience Expert Yasmin London
You are invited to attend an evening with Digital Resilience Expert, Yasmin London. She will be presenting on the latest online trends, social media dynamics, gaming landscapes, and pertinent research and legislation affecting children and families in the digital world. Yasmin’s insights promise to be both enlightening and essential for understanding the digital environment our children navigate daily.
This is a community event specifically for parents of children in Years 5-9.
Date: Thursday 8 August
Time: 6pm-7pm
Cost: $30.00
Venue: Ascham School, Packer Theatre, 188 New South Head Road, Edgecliff
Student-Led Information Evening, Tuesday 3 September
On Tuesday, 3 September from 6:30pm-7:30pm, our Year 12 College Leaders are welcoming students from Years 8-10 and their parents/carers to attend an information evening about Alcohol and Addiction, Healthy Habits, Positive Relationships and Technology Usage.
RSVP HERE by Tuesday 20 August to indicate your attendance.
Transdev John Holland Bus services – Term 3 update
As we commence Term 3, it is important that students are reminded about tapping on and off bus services. OPAL data shows that in the months of May and June, school bus services operating to and from our school were carrying less than two students on average each school day.
As you may appreciate, this is a concern as it places our school bus routes at risk of being either modified, or redistributed to an area that has demonstrated a greater need.
We will ensure that our teachers on bus duty are fully aware of the requirement for all school students to Tap On and Off with their School or Child/Youth OPAL Cards and we are seeking the cooperation of our students. It would be appreciated if you could reiterate this message to your son.
Click HERE for the School Bus Information Guide for Parents, Guardians and Students.
