Director of the Junior School, Ms Alanna James
Diary Dates
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all Term 3 events, please refer to the College calendar.
- 5 September – Father’s Day Mass
- 11 September – R U OK? Day
- 25 September – Classes Conclude
This week has been a positive and uplifting one for our Waverley community, with lots of sunshine. Our Open Day was a wonderful celebration of learning, with students proudly sharing their experiences and achievements.
Their enthusiasm and confidence shone as they guided visitors, showcased their work, and demonstrated the vibrant spirit of our school. It was a joy to see families and guests witness firsthand the engaging and supportive environment that makes Waverley so special.
In addition, our boys represented the school with pride at the IPSHA carnival. Their dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship were evident throughout the day, and we congratulate them on their efforts and achievements.
It was a proud moment for Waverley, with students demonstrating not only their talents but also their commitment to giving their best.
This week also included a Whole School Assembly in the Senior School, where we heard from Edmund Rice Beyond Borders and Edmund Rice Foundation representatives, Jason Bongers and Sam Karanja.
Their inspiring words reminded us of the strong Edmund Rice tradition at Waverley, highlighting the importance of Liberating Education and encouraging our boys to grow in their understanding of service to others.
The assembly also saw the induction of the 2026 student leaders, a significant moment for our community. These leaders now step into roles of responsibility and service, setting an example through their actions and character for younger students to aspire to and follow.
Together, these events highlight the rich opportunities available at our school and the wonderful ways our students continue to grow, both in and out of the classroom.
Father’s Day Stall
Next Wednesday 3 September, our Year 5 and Year 6 students will have the opportunity to
choose a special gift for their father, or father figure, from a range of gifts at our annual Father’s Day Stall.
The boys will enjoy a shopping experience where they will select a gift sourced from our Waverley and local community. Gifts will be under $30 and boys will be able to pay with cash or card and take their purchase home with them that day.
Boys will be able to purchase just one gift to begin with and if numbers of gifts permit, they will be invited back if they wish to purchase a second gift.
Happy shopping to the boys!
6 Blue Science
This week, students enjoyed an outdoor science lesson focusing on chemical reactions!
Home Learning Club
CLICK on the link to book https://homelearningclub.youcanbook.me
We offer all students in Year 5 and Year 6 the opportunity to receive free additional support after school for the completion of home learning tasks. The afternoon sessions also provide a quiet, supervised study space for students who want to complete their assigned tasks.
Home Learning Club operates in the Learning Hub from 3pm until 4pm – on Mondays & Wednesdays, and in the 6 Gold classroom on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
The club runs during the school term unless there is a scheduled Professional Development meeting or school event and the club will be closed.
Procedures
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.
Co-curricular Update from Ms Sparks
2026 Sport Preferences (current Year 5 Parents and Carers only)
Dear Year 5 Parents and Carers,
It is that time of the year where sports preferences are collected in order to create draws and plan for 2026. Please discuss the below choices with your son/s and use the below link to nominate first and second preferences for 2026 Summer and Winter Sports.
Summer Choices:
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Touch Football
- Water Polo
Winter Choices:
- AFL
- Football (Soccer)
- Rugby Union
Please read all instructions on this form carefully. It will close on November 1, 2025.
IPSHA Athletics Carnival
On Wednesday, 27 August, twenty Junior School athletes went to Sydney Olympic Park to compete at the IPSHA Athletics Carnival.
IPSHA (Independent Primary School Heads Association) is the umbrella organisation that we play sports under.
Students ran, jumped and threw against the top athletes from our fellow competitor schools.
It was a fun day for students supporting their Wave mates, with some of our athletes even smashing their PBs.
Congratulations to Liam Morrissey (Year 6) and Sonny Milis (Year 5) for progressing through to CIS Athletics next week.
On the 5 of Sep, Liam will be competing in Long Jump and Sonny running in the 1500m. We wish them all the best!
