Diary Dates
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 1 events, please refer to the College calendar.
- 10 April – Classes Conclude
As we reach the end of a rewarding and busy term, we take this opportunity to celebrate the many ways our Year 5 and Year 6 students have embraced and lived by the core values that lie at the heart of our school community.
Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment
This term, our students and staff have worked hard to continue creating a safe and supportive learning environment here at Waverley College.
This value applies to all aspects of school life, including in the classroom and on the playground.
Our boys have participated in the “Be Kind: How to be an Upstander” workshop, delivered by our psychologists, which is aimed at helping them respond to peer pressure in positive, values-driven ways.
They explored the bystander effect, reflected on personal experiences, and learned how group dynamics can influence our choices.
Through role-play and discussion, they practised practical strategies like seeking help, including others, or using humour to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s hard. These workshops align with our school values and promote ways to continue to make our school environment safe and supportive.
By developing a strong sense of safety and belonging, our boys’ academic learning has continued to grow.
Across all Key Learning Areas, including Music, Science and PE, our students have participated in engaging lessons through Deep Learning, focusing on the areas of Character, Citizenship, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration and Communication.
Respecting the Dignity of the Individual
We strive to foster a school environment where students treat one another with compassion and understanding.
Through classroom discussions, group work, and community events, we aim to encourage an appreciation for different perspectives, the celebration of individual strengths, and the development of maturity in social interactions. These are values we continue to emphasise and support as part of our ongoing learning journey.
Through various lunchtime clubs such as lego club, drawing club, board games club, along with co-curricular sport, our boys develop their skills and understanding as they listen actively, speak kindly, and stand up for fairness, helping to foster a culture of deep respect and mutual dignity.
This will remain a focus as we head into Term 2, and we will continue to explicitly teach respectful behaviours to our students.
Acting in the Interest of the Common Good
Whether through their involvement in environmental initiatives, consultation with our Class Captains, or fundraising efforts, our students have worked collaboratively, to make our school and broader community a better place.
Our Year 6 students enjoyed their excursion to ‘A Kinder World Experience’ and created gift bags filled with essential items for those doing it tough.
They also wrote thoughtful and encouraging words for people less fortunate.
Through various fundraising activities such as St Patrick’s Day, Harmony Day, Project Compassion and bake sales, our community has raised over $2 000 for charity this term alone.
We are proud of the social justice initiatives we commit to as a school, and the opportunity for our boys to develop a more global perspective of the world around them.
As the term draws to a close, we thank our Year 5 and 6 students for the energy and dedication they bring to our school.
We also thank you, our parent community, for your ongoing support and partnership. Together, we are nurturing not only learners, but compassionate and responsible young people who will continue to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Passover Incursion
This week, our students took part in a special Passover incursion, where they learned about the Jewish festival of Passover and its traditions.
They discovered the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt and explored the meaning behind key symbols like matzah (unleavened bread) and the Seder plate.
Students were fortunate enough to make and eat matzah, while deepening their understanding of different cultures and traditions.
Term 2 Uniform Reminder
As students return to school on the 30th April, they are required to wear their blazer to and from school everyday.
Maintaining high uniform standards is important to us.
It helps to create a sense of unity and belonging among students, reinforcing the idea that they are part of a shared community.
It encourages personal responsibility, promotes school pride and supports a respectful and inclusive environment for all students. We will continue to monitor uniform expectations closely as Term 2 begins.
Lunchtime Talk
Our Junior School students gained a glimpse into the future of urban innovation as Tim Bale, Director of the Bradfield City Development and Father to Isaac Year 5, shared insights about Bradfield City Centre Western Sydney’s transformative new global city.
Located adjacent to the under-construction Western Sydney International Airport, Bradfield City Centre is Australia’s first major city to be built in over a century.
We learnt that Bradfield will blend advanced industries with vibrant arts and culture, anchored by a Central Park.
Tim’s talk resonated with students, particularly his emphasis on Bradfield’s potential to deliver 10,000 homes and 20,000 jobs.
He encouraged young minds to explore careers in STEM and sustainable design, reinforcing how Bradfield City will become a testing ground for smart-city technologies and global collaboration.
It was a privilege to have Tim as our last guest speaker for the Term. Thank you for inspiring young minds to dream big and explore the possibilities of shaping our future cities.
