Director of the Junior School, Ms Alanna James
Diary Dates
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 1 events, please refer to the College calendar.
- 14 Feb – Summer Sport – Round 1
- 17 Feb – Elephant Ed, Puberty and Embracing Change – 6:00pm
- 19 February – Year 6 Meet & Greet Interviews
- 19 February – Screen Free Week (Thursday – Wednesday)
- 20 February – Year 5 Meet & Greet Interviews
- 21 Feb – Summer Sport – Round 2
- 25 Feb – Aungier House Mass & Supper, Chapel, 6pm
- 28 Feb – Summer Sport – Round 3
- 7 March – Summer Sport – Round 4
- 12 March – Quinn House Mass
- 14 March – Summer Sport – Round 5
- 11 March – NAPLAN Testing window
- 19 March – Lacey House Mass
- 20 March – Class and Summer Sports photos
- 21 March – Summer Sport – Round 6
- 23 March – Winter Sports Trials
- 25 March – Quinn House Mass
- 26 March – Summer Sports Photos
- 27 March – Year 5 Retreat Day
- 1 April – Classes conclude
What a day at the pool! Today’s swimming carnival wasn’t just about the fastest times or the cleanest dives, it was a powerful display of what our students are made of. From the first whistle to the final relay, the energy was electric.
Throughout the day, we saw our values in action as students displayed incredible resilience, compassion for others and perseverance. Whether it was diving back in after a difficult heat or pushing through those grueling final meters, the mental toughness on display was inspiring.
Beyond the physical effort, the respect and sportsmanship on display were second to none. From cheering loudly for teammates to offering a hand to rivals in the next lane, the mutual respect between houses was the true highlight of the event. It was a reminder that while we compete hard, we remain a supportive and unified community.
A big congratulations to Quinn House for winning the carnival, and to every boy who attended the carnival today, be proud of yourself. You represented your house and your school with heart. To the staff who made the day run smoothly, thank you for your tireless support, and thank you to our parents who attended too. Dry off, rest up, and let’s carry this same momentum into the rest of the term.
Meet & Greet Interviews
Next week, we will be holding 10 minute parent/student/teacher interviews. This will provide you with the opportunity to meet your son’s classroom teacher and discuss any questions you may have and/or set goals for the year.
Year 6 will be held between 12 pm – 4:30 pm on Thursday 19 February
Year 5 will be held between 12 pm – 4:30 pm on Friday 20 February
Please remember to book a time with your class teacher via the Parent Lounge. Everyone will be sent a Zoom link closer to the interview date, however you have the option to have your interview via Zoom or face-to-face.
Home Learning Club
We offer all students in Years 5 and 6 the opportunity to attend Home Learning Club, a free after-school program designed to support the completion of home learning tasks. These afternoon sessions also provide a quiet, supervised environment for students who wish to complete their home learning activities.
Home Learning Club runs from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, during school term time. Please note that the club will not operate on days when a scheduled Professional Development meeting is taking place.
Procedures
Register your son via the link https://homelearningclub.youcanbook.me
Only register his name once to allow other students the opportunity to attend. The session is limited to 20 spots. There will be a roll call to ensure attendance.
Students are required to stay for the full session unless there is a message in the student diary requesting early leave; a parent’s signature will be required.
Behaviour
Home Learning Club provides a calm, focused, and supportive environment where students work productively, show respect for others, and take responsibility for their home learning.
Teachers
Mondays 6 Gold Classroom
Ms Chelsea Hobson & Mr Conor De Courcey
Wednesdays 6 Gold Classroom
Ms Charlotte Stephens
Tuesdays & Thursdays Learning Hub
Ms Natasha Zivanovic
If you require any further information, feel free to contact us.
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
cstephens@waverley.nsw.edu.au
An important note to remember: if afternoon training sessions are cancelled, unfortunately, you cannot send your son to Home Learning as an alternative plan. Students are registered for the afternoon sessions in advance, and the capacity is always reached.
Please avoid messaging your son during this period, unless it is urgent.
Co-curricular Update from Ms Sparks
What an amazing day we had today at our Junior School Swimming Carnival! Thank you to all the students, staff and parents for your support in making today so fun. We witnessed awesome leadership, outstanding sportsmanship, and lots of encouragement from every house. Congratulations to Quinn House for winning the carnival overall!
Reminders
- Morning training – students meet at the location stated on the Training Schedule at 7am.
- Afternoon training – students meet their coach at the Junior School basketball court at 3pm and walk to training with their team. They are dismissed from the location at 4.30pm.
- Games – arrive 30 minutes before the start time on the fixture.
- Follow the fixture first and let Ms Sparks know of any discrepancies between Clipboard and the fixture.
- Clipboard is the name of the program we use for co-curricular attendance. You see it in the Waverley App > Co-curricular tile > “Schedule”.
- Absences for any training or game missed need to be requested via the Waverley App > Absences tile > “Junior School co-curricular absence”.
Junior School Cross Country Trials from Mr McKimm
Dear Parents and Carers,
The Waverley College Junior School holds an internal Cross Country race. This is to help select our long-distance runners to represent Waverley at a higher level.
This invitation-only race is not a ‘carnival’, and boys should only consider entering if they have aspirations to be selected to race at representative carnivals. This would require students to know they can run competitive times for the set distances.
Athletes will be timed and notified of their selection in our College team in the days following our carnival.
When: Wednesday 25th February (Week 5A)
Time: 7:15 am
Dress: Students participating may wear their sports uniform for the entire day
As with Run Club, students can eat their lunch upon returning to school.
Parents are more than welcome to attend and support their sons. Please complete this Google form to authorise your son to race in our invitational event.
Under 10’s – 2 laps or 2km
Under 11’s – 3 laps or 3km
Under 12’s – 3 laps or 3km
Around the Grounds
Congratulations to all students who participated at the Sydney Branch Nippers Carnival last weekend! Well done to all the Waves who represented us with pride. Connor O’Mara (5 Indigo) won six medals, as listed below:
Board race
500m distance run
2 x 250m relay with his friend Flynn (5 Gold)
4 x mixed sprint relay
4 x boys sprint relay
Board relay
