Principal, Mr Graham Leddie
Thank you
Thank you to staff, parents, alumni and students who have made Term 2 a successful and productive one across the boys’ spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional and physical dimensions.
School Reports for Year 7-10 should have been received this week which provide an opportunity to celebrate successes and review areas of development.
Remember for tougher conversations, boys are better moving whilst discussing. Go for a walk or head to a local park and chat about strategies for the term ahead.
Write them down later and then do not harp on about them. Bring it up again at the start of Term 3.
Reminder – Parent/Carer/Teacher/Student Interviews
A reminder that bookings for Term 3 Parent/Carer/Teacher/Student interviews opened 9am Friday, 27 June, and will close Friday, 18 July at 3pm.
An app notice and an email has been sent to each family with instructions on how to book.
Year 12
Please keep our Year 12’s in your thoughts and prayers at this busy and crucial time of the year, as they continue their preparation for their upcoming trial and then HSC examinations.
Thank you to our staff who continue to offer extra tutorials throughout this Term, and through this upcoming holiday period.
Please ensure your son maintains good exercise, relaxation time, reduced screen time, good sleep patterns and a healthy diet during this time.
Please do not allow your son to change his normal sleep patterns drastically and sleep in. A consistent approach to his day over the next few months is what is required.
Noah Anderson Yr 12 – VET Excellence Award for Hospitality
Noah has been nominated for consistently working at a high level in all class activities, completing all competency tasks to a high standard and displaying a positive attitude and an interest in Hospitality.
This is especially exciting as Noah intends to pursue a career as a Chef, and has secured an apprenticeship at Catalinas (following one of his work placements there) which he’ll take up at the end of the year.
Congratulations James Peate!
Last Saturday I had the privilege of watching along with Ms Alice Curtis (Debating Convenor), James’ parents and a couple of his peers, our own James Peate (Y12) compete at the NSW Rostrum Speaking competition.
Over 400 students compete in this competition and the final comprises just 6 students. The competition was fierce across all competitors and James’ performance was very impressive.
Congratulations to the Baulkham Hills High School student who won the senior competition. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Northbridge and Easts Leagues who sponsor this event.
Congratulations to James on his commitment to public speaking and his successful representation of the College.
James won this competition last year, came second at this year’s Lawrence Campbell competition and made this year’s final in the Rostrum. Fantastic results and effort!
CAS Opens AFL team – Congratulations
Congratulations to our Open 1st XVIII who wrapped up an undefeated CAS AFL season last week.
The team members:
Noah Bowler (Y10), Matt Borgelt (Y10) Charles Coughlan (Y12), Thomas Coughlin (Y12), Robbie Csavas (Y11), Adam Cutten (Y12), Dominic Dametto (Y10), Joseph Dametto (Y12), Dash Delaney-fielding (Y11), Zinzan Delaney-Fielding(Y12), Stellan Dymond (Y11), Marcus Hammoud (Y10), Zac Jones (Y10), Henry Lamond (Y11), Ned Larkin (Y11), Alex Marshall (Y12), Hayden McAusland (Y10), Jonathan McDonald (Y12), Toby McDonald (Y12), Ricky Meyrick (Y12) , Ryan Murphy (Y11), James O’Loughlin (Y12), Hugo Perks (Y12), Ben Pignatelli (Y12), Alexander Smith (Y12), Zoltahn Szabo (Y12), Oliver Trosti (Y12), James Tucker (Y10), Clancy Walsh (Y10) , Liam Walsh Y12), Oscar Wilson (Y12).
Well done to the following boys/coach on their selection for the CAS Opens AFL team.
Ben Pignatelli, Thomas Coughlin, James O’Loughlin, Dash Delaney- Fielding, Hugo Perks, Jonathon McDonald, Joseph Dametto, Ricky Meyrick, Liam Walsh, Oscar Wilson, Alex Marshall, Hayden McAusland
Mr Ben Shorthouse
CAS AFL coach
CAS Opens and U16 Rugby – Congratulations
We also had a number of students this week selected in the CAS Opens and U16 Rugby sides to compete this week against GPS and ISA teams as part of the NSW selections process.
Well done to the following students as well as Mr Lachlan Drew-Morris as one of the CAS coaches:
Opens:
CAS1 Payton Tarau, James Finegan, CAS2 Kai McDermott, Nate Devereux, Joshua Barr, Archie Godby, Cooper Stewart, U16s Kaiasi Talakai, Uteisoni Tauheluhelu, Taoko Samson, Tom Burke, Solomone Penitani, Riley Kolster, Lior Barhaim
Beanstack Challenge Winners
Our first Reading Challenge ‘Read a Book Inside and Out’ drew to a close on 18 June.
We are delighted to say that we have almost reached our community goal of 100,000 minutes. At the time of writing, we have logged over 91,000 minutes in just two months.
This is an incredible achievement and validates the importance of reading in our students’ lives.
Congratulations to all our winners, especially our individual winners in each year group. Some of the winning classes have already enjoyed a well-deserved celebration pizza party prize.
Individual prizes will be available on our return in Term 3 and will be delivered to students by their English teachers.
Year 7
1st Jake Saad
2nd Jack Kodomichalos
3rd Nicholas Heavener
Class 7.06
The Spirit of Beanstack Notable Mention: Taaj Cooke
Class winners: Nicholas Heavener (7.01), Boyd Green (7.02), Jack Kodomichalos (7.03), Buddy Ross (7.04), Conor Tharenou 7.05, Ethan Storie 7.06, Mel Spears 7.07, Jake Saad 7.08
Year 8
1st Tallis Merryweather
2nd Harry Yang
3rd Sebastian Karahan
Class 8.03
Class Winners: Remy Garvey (8.01), Hudson Callum (8.02), Tallis Merriweather (8.03), Max Lester (8.04)
Mika Dadic (8.05), Sean McCarthy (8.06), Jonathan Tyler (8.07), Sebastian Riegler (8.08), Max Garcia (8.09)
Year 9
1st Oliver Rahmat
2nd Oscar Mac Domhnaill
3rd Liam Murray
Class 9.06
Year 10
1st Kai Fernandez Paul
2nd Leo Owen
3rd Leonardo Marino
Class 10.06
Our Next Reading Challenge Begins today
‘Read a Book turned into a Movie or TV show’
This new reading challenge will ensure students are actively reading over the holidays and continue to log.
Parents are encouraged to engage with student logging on Beanstack. Why not read the same book and watch the movie version too.
Happy holiday reading!
ICAS Science and English Applications 2025
We are delighted to share that Waverley College will again be taking part in the world-renowned ICAS competition this year, giving our students the opportunity to showcase and celebrate their talents.
ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English and Science. Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate and an online results report to track development each year. Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.
To learn more about this year’s exciting ICAS competition, please visit the ICAS website.
The assessment will be carried out at school and sitting dates will commence in Term 3. English will be set in the week of 11 – 15 August and Science in the week of 18 – 22 August.
Please visit the link and use our school code RXV933 before 28 July to register and pay for for either the English ICAS, Science ICAS or both!
Waverley College and St Catherine’s School Collaborate for a Cleaner Ocean Future
On Monday, the spirit of environmental stewardship shone brightly as our dedicated Students of the World Ecology Group (SOTWEG) travelled to St Catherine’s School to host an insightful and engaging “Ocean Waste Workshop” for over 150 of their junior Year 5 and Year 6 students.
This collaborative initiative aimed to raise awareness about the pervasive issue of ocean pollution and empower younger students to become active participants in protecting our marine ecosystems
Led by enthusiastic senior students from both schools, the workshop was a fantastic demonstration of cross-school cooperation and peer-to-peer education.
The workshop delved into the origins of ocean waste, exploring how everyday actions on land contribute to the pollution of our seas.
Through engaging presentations and hands-on activities, the senior students illustrated the detrimental impact of plastic and other debris on marine life and the broader environment.
“It was inspiring to see how quickly the St Catherine’s School students grasped the seriousness of the issue”, commented one of the SOTWEG members. “They were really keen to learn about what they could do to make a difference”.
This successful collaboration not only educated the junior students at St Catherine’s School but also provided an invaluable leadership opportunity for the senior students from both schools.
It reinforced their commitment to environmental advocacy and showcased their ability to communicate complex issues in an accessible and engaging manner.
Both schools are looking forward to exploring further opportunities for collaboration on environmental initiatives, fostering a stronger community of young environmental champions dedicated to a cleaner and healthier planet.
SOTWEG is committed to promoting environmental awareness and action within the school community and beyond. For more information or to get involved, please contact our Ecology Coordinator, Ms Silvia Baylie.
School Fees
Payment 1 of the 2025 school fees was due on 12 February, and Payment 2 was due on 20 May.
Payment 3 is scheduled for 6 August 2025. The next Statement of School Fees will be issued during the week beginning 21 July 2025 and will be sent via email.
For your convenience, they will also be available on the Parent Portal under the Accounts and Payments tab.
We ask that all fees are paid in full by the due date.
If you’re unable to do so, please ensure a financial arrangement is made with the Business Services Team by the due date.
Withdrawal Notice
If you’re planning to withdraw your son’s enrolment from Waverley College, the College requires written notice to the Principal at least one full Term in advance, in line with the enrolment contract and as outlined on our website.
To help clarify, if you intend to withdraw your son at the end of Term 2, notice must be given by the first day of Term 2. Similarly, to withdraw at the end of Term 3, notice must be received by the first day of Term 3, and so on.
If this notice period is not met, a fee equivalent to one Term’s tuition will apply, as specified in the enrolment contract and on our website.
A Legacy of Learning: Help Build Tomorrow Today
For over 120 years, Waverley College has been shaped by the generosity and spirit of our community. Since 1903, the support of families, Old Boys, and friends like you has helped make Waverley College one of the most trusted and respected schools in Sydney.
As we approach the end of the financial year, we’re asking for your continued support during a time of increasing financial pressure, including reductions in government funding. Your help is more important than ever as we prioritise our most important project to date: the upcoming Science & Innovation Centre.
This facility will provide our students with world-class learning opportunities in Science, Technology, and Innovation. Your donation to the Building Fund will help bring this visionary project to life.
We’re also offering exclusive naming opportunities – from individual laboratories and classrooms to entire floors or the building itself – so your family’s contribution can leave a lasting legacy.
You may also choose to support the Bede Kenny VC Scholarship Fund, giving students in need the chance to access a Waverley College education, or leave a longer-term impact through our bequest program.
All donations are fully tax deductible, making this the ideal time to this financial year.
How to Give
Please click on the link below to donate via our secure Giving Site:
https://www.charidy.com/WCGiving
Bank transfer to:
Building Fund – BSB: 062-124 Account Number: 10151703
Bede Kenny VC Scholarship Fund – BSB: 062-124 Account Number: 10133871
Post a cheque to: Waverley College Foundation, 131 Birrell Street, Waverley NSW 2024
Bequests or questions? Contact us at: foundation@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Thank you for standing with us and helping secure Waverley’s future for generations to come.
Uniform Shop Holiday Trading Hours
The Uniform Shop has closed for the school holidays but will be open the following times during the
upcoming break:
Monday 21 July, 8am-4pm
Normal trading hours resume from Wednesday 23 July:
Monday and Friday 8am – 4pm
Wednesday 12pm – 4pm
We look forward to assisting you with your uniform.
Waverley College Uniform Shop
Telephone: (02) 9369 0709
waverley@noone.com.au
Wishing you a safe and happy break
Wishing all students, staff and parents a safe and enjoyable winter break. We look forward to welcoming back your sons on campus on the 23rd July (parent/carer/teacher/student zoom meetings on 21st & 22nd July)
God of all seasons,
the winter months are hard for those who cannot escape the cold.
I cannot clothe the world,
but I can offer this prayer to those who are without four walls
to protect them from the season.
May this prayer find those who struggle to fight the cold,
that they may feel the warmth of your love.
Jesus wrapped his arms around those who struggled.
Let me do my best to follow that example.
Amen.
