From the Director of Co-curricular, Mr Steve O’Donnell

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Commencement of the Winter Season

Congratulations and well done to all students, staff and parents/carers on the conclusion of the senior summer season. Special mention to the Year 12s on their final season of summer activities at the College.

Next week we commence the winter season for most activities. All students starting next week need to ensure they have the appropriate attire and equipment for their relevant sport. We will also spend most of the weeks this Term going through selections for the winter season.

Please also be patient with the trials processes and our coaches and staff will do the best they can from what they observe. Students’ attitudes and application at training will also influence their selections. All teams remain fluid throughout the season and selections are ongoing. Whilst we look at previous year’s teams, these are a fresh round of trials and adolescent boys grow and develop at different rates. We also don’t pick on reputation based on external club and representative teams.

If there are any students not happy with their initial selections, they are encouraged to seek feedback on where to improve from their coaches.

*If any parents/carers have any queries or concerns then please contact the Convenor of that activity or myself. Please do not contact or speak to coaches directly.

NSW State Nipper Titles

We had a number of students last weekend competing at the NSW State Nipper titles and they were representing a range of clubs. From all reports, there were a number of Waverley students who won a number of medals and well done to all who went up to Queenscliff.

Water Polo

Congratulations to the 1st Water Polo who had a great win on Saturday of 14-6 against St Ignatius’ Riverwood to complete the season.

Leave Request Process and Exemptions

Just a reminder that any student requesting leave from their weekend commitments must seek approval in writing from myself and that students are only entitled to two exemptions per year. A number of students have already exhausted these exemptions. The Parent Portal absence notification on the College app is not be used for exemptions please and is only to be used in case of illness and injury.

House Swimming Carnival

Last week we also help our House Swimming Carnival over two days at the College Pool. After Years 7-9 had competed on day one, it was Lacey House out in front with a narrow lead.

By the end of day two, Brennan House had stormed home to claim the House Swimming Shield for the 5th year in a row, once Years 10-12 had competed.

Well done to all students and staff for a great two days of action in the water.

Congratulations Noah Havard

Finally, I want to recognise Old Boy Noah Havard (Class of 2018) who was selected this week to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics in Kayak Sprint. We will all be cheering him on and hopefully he is able to claim a medal.

 

Mr Steve O’Donnell

Director of Co-curricular (Senior School)

sodonell@waverley.nsw.edu.au

 

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NSW Junior Athletics Championships

Congratulations to the small contingent of 11 boys who represented their respective clubs at the NSW Junior Athletics Championships from Friday, 8th – Sunday, 10 March 2024 at SOPAC.  

Our boys displayed true grit and determination in both the track and field events to showcase various personal bests resulting in a total of 10 medals across 21 different events. Our boys continue to highlight why Waverley College Track & Field is continuing to enter a new era of success.  

I congratulate all of our boys and their respective coaches on their ongoing hard work as they strive toward the Australian Track & Field Championships in Adelaide from April 11-19 2024.

NSW Junior Athletics Championships Results

U14 Men

100m Prelims (Heat 2 of 2)

4th George Lambousis 12.95s (11th Overall)

 

200m Prelims (Heat 1 of 2)

5th George Lambousis 26.93s (11th Overall)

 

800m

24th Koji Howard 2:30.18

 

1500m

12th Koji Howard 4:47.97

 

U15 Men

800m

1st Evan Rowbotham 1:59.82 PB

 

1500m

1st Evan Rowbotham 4:13.31

 

3000m

1st Evan Rowbotham 9:16.20

Javelin

1st Vaidas Levi 41.23m

 

Long Jump

4th Vaidas Levi 5.24m

 

High Jump

7th Vaidas Levi 1.50m

 

U16 Men

800m 

7th Lachlan Feain 2:07.84

 

1500m 

1st Lachlan Feain 4:15.13 PB

 

U17 Men

100m Prelims (Heat 2 of 3)

2nd Wol Albino 11.27s Q

 

100m Final

5th Wol Albino 11.19s

 

200m Prelims (Heat 2 of 3)

2nd Wol Albino 22.19s Q PB

 

200m Final

3rd Wol Albino 22.28s

 

Shot Put

3rd Zoran Szekeres 13.03m PB

 

Discus

8th Zoran Szekeres 39.35m

 

800m

2nd Alex Marshall 1:56.89

7th Jack Richardson 1:59.78 PB

 

1500m

10th Jack Richardson 4:13.81

U18 Men

800m

3rd Asher Thomasyu 1.59.67

 

1500m

10th Asher Thomasyu 4:10.95

 

U20 Men

Long Jump

4th Ricardo Zanapalis 6.77m (3rd NSW)

Congratulations to These Students – Qualified to Represent NSW in Adelaide 

U15 Men

Alexander Bissell (100m Hurdles and 400m)

Evan Rowbotham (800m, 1500m and 3000m)

Vaidas Levi (Javelin)

 

U16 Men

Lachlan Feain (800m and 1500m)

 

U17 Men

Wol Albino (100m, 200m and 400m)

Alex Marshall (400m and 800m)

Jack Richardson (800m)

Christopher Szekeres (Shot Put and Discus)

Zoran Szekeres (Shot Put and Discus)

 

U18 Men

Daniel Hornery (100m and 200m)

Asher Thomasyu (800m)

 

U20 Men

Ricardo Zanapalis (Long Jump)

 

Mr Jeremy Mark Roff

Head Coach of Track & Field

jroff@waverley.nsw.edu.au

 

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Basketball Presentation Night

Dear Basketball Parents, Carers, Coaches, and Players,

Please see below details of the 2024 Basketball Presentation Night.

Trybooking has now closed, however, a small number of tickets will be available at the door. If you still require tickets, please contact Mr Anthony Gibbs.

Details

• Saturday, 16 March 2024, 5:30pm-8pm
• Brother Lacey Gymnasium and Braidwood
• $15 per person OR $50 per family of 4 (or more)
• The ticket includes dinner, a drink, and dessert
• With lots of fun, raffle prizes and games

 

Mr Anthony Gibbs

Convenor of Basketball

agibbs@waverley.nsw.edu.au

 

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Rugby Skill Sessions

Waverley College are pleased to announce the commencement of our Rugby skills sessions. These sessions will focus on:

• Individual attacking/defensive skills
• Forwards/Backs specific skills

These sessions are open to all Senior School age groups (Years 7-12) and will commence from Wednesday, 20 March 2024.

Venue: Queens Park

Day/Time: Wednesday 6:45am

For any questions, please email ldrewmorris@waverley.nsw.edu.au

Rugby Kicking Club Sessions

Waverley College are pleased to announce Eddie Paea from The Kicking Academy will deliver kicking skills sessions for all age groups.

These sessions will commence on Friday, 22 March 2024.

Players who would benefit from these sessions include any player who wants to improve their in game kicking and goal kicking skills.

Venue: Queens Park

Day/Time: Friday 6:45am

Skills targeted:

• Kicking for accuracy
• Kicking for distance
• Goal kicking

For any questions, please email ldrewmorris@waverley.nsw.edu.au

 

Mr Lachlan Drew-Morris

Director of Coaching – Rugby

ldrewmorris@waverley.nsw.edu.au