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

End of Term 2

The weather has been a very unfortunate theme this term and we finished the term with a number of washouts. We did play a few fixtures including a hearbreaking loss to Cranbrook in both 1sts Football and 1sts Volleyball, however, our 1sts, 2nds, 3rds and 16A’s rugby all had excellent wins. Despite the weather we had a hardy number of supporters at these fixtures and a big thank you to those parents and students that came to support. I also just want to remind all of our community of processes around any complaints at any co-curricular fixture. Parents and supporters should not be contacting opposition schools directly but should be coming through the College’s leadership Team instead and we will contact the opposition school on your behalf to ensure the complaint is directed to the correct personnel for an appropriate response.

A massive congratulations to James Peate on his victory in the NSW Public Speaking Championships. James will now represent the College at the National titles in Hobart early next term. Thank you also to the students and staff that supported James and this is the first time a Waverley student has won this prestigious event.

Congratulations also to the following students on their CAS Rugby selections this week:

CAS Opens 1sts:

James Finegan

Oliver Aboud

Hugo Schneider

Troy Patea

Riley Evans

CAS Open 2nds:

James Nestor

Josh Barr

CAS U16’s:

Roman Leilua

Cy Preketes

Charle Grant

Lafo Papalii-Talanai

Sol Penitani

Jarah Carr

Paula Teisina

Cooper Matia

Best wishes to all of these boys with their matches this week and NSW selections to follow.

Thank you all all students and their parents thus far for the winter season. When we return our first training session will commence on Wednesday July 24 with our first round at home against Barker.

A reminder to all students in Years 7-11 that Summer Activity changes will commence in the first 3 weeks of Term 3.

 

Mr Steve O’Donnell

Director of Co-curricular

sodonnell@waverley.nsw.edu.au

 

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Football Presentation Night – Save the Date

Good afternoon Parents, Carers and Students,

Waverley College Football Supporters Club invites all players from Year 5 – 12 and their families to save the date for the Football Presentation Night on Friday, August 30th, 2024.

Waverley’s football awards night is also our major fundraiser for the year. You can help get the ball rolling by offering some of your time to help serve food, set up the venue or by donating a raffle prize. If you are able to donate a prize please contact Mr Stephen Wilmot at Swilmot@waverley.nsw.edu.au or drop them to reception labelled for Stephen Wilmot.

Further details will be sent at the start of next term including the booking link.

 

Stephen Wilmot

Assistant Director of Co-Curricular

swilmot@waverley.nsw.edu.au

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Rugby Skills Sessions

Waverley College are pleased to announce we will be offering skills sessions for all rugby players. Please see information below for timings and the list of skills that these sessions will target. All players are encouraged to join with no registration required.

Venue: Queens Park

Day/Time: Wednesday 6:45am

Skills targeted:

• Attacking skills
• Defensive skills
• Set Piece skills (forwards/backs)

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

Kicking Club

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

Student Discounts on Personal Training – Rugby

We are pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity for Rugby players from Years 5-12. E-Lab training will now be offering exclusive Waverley College a 10% discount on personal training sessions.

Being trained by a professional ensures correct technique and optimal results.  Jude Gibbs is a high level Rugby athlete as well as a personal trainer.

For more information contact Jude on 0452 053 522.

 

Mr Lachlan Drew-Morris

Director of Coaching – Rugby

ldrewmorris@waverley.nsw.edu.au