Director of the Junior School, Ms Alanna James
Diary Dates
It was a true pleasure to see so many students celebrated for their achievements at Monday’s Winter Co-Curricular Awards. This event was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of our students across a wide range of activities, from sports teams to debating. The success of our co-curricular programs is a testament to the passion of our students and the commitment of our staff and community.
A special thank you goes to Jade Sparks for her tireless efforts in organising these events and for her leadership of our co-curricular programs.
Beyond the awards ceremony, I had the privilege of watching the Year 6 Maths Enrichment class presentations. Students worked both independently and collaboratively to develop a question related to sport, and then apply mathematical thinking to either prove or disprove their wonderings. I was incredibly impressed by the depth of their work, which showcased their developing critical thinking skills, communication, and collaboration skills.
The boys’ ability to use evidence, statistics, and research to support their findings was a testament to their commitment to learning and their ability to apply mathematical concepts in a real-world context. A big ‘thank you’ to Mr McKimm for his dedicated support and for enriching the boys’ learning experience throughout this process.
A wonderful example of our school values in action was the recent performance by our Junior School Waterford Band at St Vincents Aged Care in Bronte. This visit was a powerful demonstration of our commitment to ‘acting in the interest of the common good’ by giving back to our community and caring for others. The boys’ exceptional musical talent and respectful manners truly made the day for the residents and staff. It was a heartwarming reminder of how our students can use their talents to bring joy to others.
A Strong Finish to the Term
As the term draws to a close, it is important that we all remain focused on our high standards. I spoke to the boys at our recent assembly about the importance of finishing the term strong. This means continuing to maintain our high expectations for behaviour and uniform. Our school community thrives when we all commit to being safe, respectful, and compassionate in our interactions with peers and staff.
Thank you for your continued support in reinforcing these values at home.
Aladdin the Musical
We are thrilled to announce that tickets for this year’s production of Aladdin the Musical are officially on sale.
Our Year 6 students have been working incredibly hard, and we can’t wait for you to see their amazing performances.
There will be three shows held in the R.J Wallace Performing Arts Centre:
Wednesday October 22 – evening 7 – 8:30pm
Thursday October 23 – matinee 12 – 1:30pm
Thursday October 23 – evening 7 – 8:30pm
To ensure that all families have the opportunity to see their son perform on stage, we kindly request that you initially purchase a maximum of two tickets per show. This helps us to provide access to everyone, and we will notify you if more tickets become available closer to the performance dates.
Please remember this is a compulsory event for Year 6 students. Further information regarding costumes and logistics will be shared next week.
You can book your tickets HERE
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 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm – 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
CAS Athletics
At CAS Athletics this Thursday night, 18 September, Jagger Michael (6 White) set himself a new PB and broke a Junior School Record from 1974 in the 1500m race! Jagger ran 4 minutes 42 seconds at CAS Athletics, placing 4th in the Under 13s 1500m race, earning 6 points towards Waverley’s first CAS Athletics win in 30 years. We are so proud of him and the rest of the Junior School boys who were on the Athletics Team and Reserves:
- Jagger Michael
- Tom Pendleton
- Bede Panlilio
- Winnie Cross
- Jack Darvill
Go Waves!
Jack Forde State Championships in Swimming
Jack Forde (6 White), Kai Hess (6 White) and Hugo D’Amours (6 Gold) competed at State Championships in Swimming last weekend. We are so proud of the boys and all their achievements in Swimming, especially the hours of training they have put in to get to these competitions. Go Waves!
Jack won a Gold medal in the 200m butterfly and came in the top 10 in the 3 other events he entered that day! He was thrilled to win such a big race and has been training hard for it. Jack is a humble achiever but we are so proud of his diligent efforts and his incredible achievements! He has now qualified for Senior State Championships in April next year. He’s also aiming to qualify in most events for Freestyle and Butterfly strokes. Jack will swim his first 1500m race this Friday night which he is excited about. Best of luck to Jack and we are backing you! Keep up the amazing dedication.
Attention: Current Year 5 Parents
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.
From the Prep 1st Football Captain
2025 Season Wrap by Will Rodgers (6 Indigo):
In the Prep 1st Football this season we played amazingly. From the Grammar Cup to the last game of the season we left everything we had on the field. We had some great games and even better outcomes, but we also had tough games and some disappointing outcomes. Our team, led by Mr Burns and coached by Mazza, had a team spirit that I will never forget, even if there were times we missed a shot or let one in. Our whole team always had each other’s backs. I will remember this season with Waverley for many years to come and I think most of my teammates will too.
