Principal, Mr Graham Leddie
The week started off with the Year 7, 8 & 11 Parent & teacher interviews, we had the final House mass for the year and we celebrated the Year 10-12 Academic Awards Winners at the assembly yesterday.
Years 10, 11 and 12 Academic Award Winners
Congratulations to the following students who were presented with an academic award at this week’s Senior School College assembly.
These students should all be congratulated for their hard work, high skills and the competition that striving for excellence brings and benefits all. I hope other students are inspired by them to strive just a little bit harder in Semester 2.
The full Year 10-12 award winners list can be viewed HERE.
The Old Boys’ Union Award for Academic Integrity and Fortitude 2023 Winners
Congratulations to the following students who were presented at yesterday’s Assembly the Perpetual Shields for the OBU Award for Academic Integrity and Fortitude 2023;
- Aston Owens (Year 12)
- Harry Crewe (Year 11)
- Samuel Altree-Williams (Year 10)
- Dylan Jones (Year 9)
- George Jackson (Year 8)
Public Speaking Success
Congratulations to James Peate who was recognised in our assembly this week for his tremendous achievements in public speaking. James was invited to the stage to present two perpetual shields to the community for two tremendous achievements.
Firstly, James was presented with the perpetual shield for our Waverley College Edmund Ignatius Rice Essay and Speech competition that he won earlier this year. Also, James was presented with the perpetual shield for the prestigious NSW Rostrum Voice of Youth Public Speaking Competition where he competed with 900 students in NSW to win the title.
James competed against the other state winners in the national finals over the weekend in Hobart and was a very commanding runner up. A massive thank you to Ms Alice Curtis who has supported this student in this very impressive journey.
Year 12 HSC Guide / Trials
HSC Study Guides were distributed this week to all Year 12 students sitting the HSC this year. The Study Guides include exam advice from teachers and past students along with tips on looking after students’ mental health and wellbeing, in the lead up to exams.
CLICK HERE FOR THIS YEAR’S GUIDE
Senior Teaching & Learning staff also went through the Trial HSC protocols this week, in preparation for the Trials which begin on Monday 5 August and conclude on Monday 19 August 2024. We wish all Year 12’s the best of luck with their Trials.
Parents’ Association Meeting – Come and Join us in Person!
Wednesday, 7 August 2024 – 5.30pm-7.30pm
Senior Campus in the Grange Boardroom – All Welcome RSVP here
All parents/carers are warmly invited to attend the Waverley College Parent Association (WCPA) meeting which are normally held once per Term.
Waverley College Cadet Unit – Year 7 Commencement 2025
Cadets has been developing youth in resilience, citizenship and leadership at Waverley College since 1911. In order to support the Waverley College Strategic Plan in holistic education, we are extending this opportunity in 2025 to include Year 7 students.
All Year 7 students will commence Cadets in Term 3 2025 and continue until end Term 1 2026. This exciting initiative enables greater opportunities in the development of character, professional relationships in a coeducational setting, and servant leadership as students from Waverley College and St Catherine’s School progress through the Waverley College Cadet Unit across a 5 year program.
Students currently in Year 6 2024 will participate in a special Cadet Orientation Afternoon with our senior cadets in Term 4 this year, where they will get a taste of this engaging outdoor education program. Once in Year 7, they will be issued with their uniform and equipment in Term 2 2025, ready to begin Cadets in Term 3 2025.
Students currently in Year 7 2024 will be given the opportunity to join the Cadet Unit in a voluntary accelerated Recruit Induction Program in Term 2 2025. This one-off opportunity is a great way to commence the program as part of this exciting new program and forge the way for a new Senior Recruit Company in Term 3 2025 where they will continue their training at an elevated level.
As we look to promote excellent citizenship across our schools, the Waverley College Cadet Unit is integral in fostering collaborative and respectful relationships, fellowship and leadership, in our students from the beginning of their secondary Education.
Memorial Plaque unveiling – Saturday, 10 August
The College will officially unveil a memorial plaque to commemorate the talents and dedication of our builder and architect Old Boys who together constructed the T&M Hayes Pavilion in Queens Park. This will occur on Saturday, 10 August at 2.30pm – 3pm, Queens Park Pavilion.
Read about the Green Gables and Queens Park Pavilion History
“My father certainly gave a lot back to the school – he loved the school. How cool in hindsight that a building designed by your Dad is opened by the Prime Minister of Australia (John Gorton). A very proud moment.” – Mr Peter Anderson (Class of 1973-74) about his father Professor Neville Anderson (Class of 1936).
