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.
- 21 Feb – Summer Sport – Round 2
- 25 Feb – Aungier House Mass & Supper, Chapel, 6pm
- 26 Feb – Brennan 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
- 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
This week, our school community gathered for a moving Ash Wednesday Liturgy, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. It was a time of quiet contemplation as we reflected on our journey toward Easter and the ways we can grow in character and spirit over the next forty days.
A huge thank you to the students and staff who stepped forward to lead us in prayer and share their personal Lenten commitments. It takes courage to speak from the heart, and their reflections provided us all with much-needed inspiration:
- Rex W (Year 6): Rex spoke about his focus on patience. He reminded us that by slowing down and practicing patience, we create more space in our hearts to truly focus on and support others.
- Harry K (Year 6): Harry shared his commitment to minimising screen time. His goal is to replace digital distractions with meaningful quality time spent with his family, highlighting the importance of presence.
- Mr. Burns: We also thank Mr. Burns for sharing his personal journey. This Lent, he will be focusing on gratitude, reminding us to appreciate the blessings, both large and small, that fill our daily lives.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Sale
Before our Lenten fast began, the campus was buzzing with the energy of Shrove Tuesday! A massive thank you to O’Connor House for their incredibly successful pancake sale.
Thanks to their hard work and our students’ appetites, they raised over $1,200 for the Caritas Compassion Project. This is an outstanding achievement that will go a long way in supporting those in need. Thank you to everyone who flipped, served, and donated!
Meet & Greet Interviews
It was wonderful to see so many families on campus and online for our Meet & Greet Interviews. The opportunity for parents to connect with teachers, share insights, and set collaborative goals for the term ahead ensures that every student is supported in reaching their full potential. Thank you for your continued partnership in making our school a thriving community.
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
Around the Grounds
Congratulations to all the Waverley students who recently competed in the NSW Oztag State Championships. Jackson Glenn (Year 5) and Walker Leondis (Year 6) represented the Souths 11 Boys Rep Team. After co captaining their team together to victory last year, they both returned this year with the same determination. Their efforts were phenomenal, and they both hugely contributed to their team being successful in securing their third consecutive NSW State Title. Winning three years in a row at such a competitive level with 35 rep teams in the age group is amazing! Well done boys.
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
