Fathers Day

Wishing all the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers and father figures in your life a wonderful day on Sunday.  I also acknowledge families who have lost fathers and grandfathers over this year, and in previous years, and we keep them in our prayers on a day that can be challenging. 

Father’s Day allows us to reflect on the important role fathers and father figures play in helping to shape character through their love, guidance and devotion. Fathers and father figures contribute to their children’s social skills, including the development of bonding, empathy, self-discipline and behaviour. 

Thank you to fathers, grandfathers and father figures for their presence at both the Senior School breakfast/coffee gathering and the Junior School’s Father’s Day Mass, held at Mary Immaculate today. I thank all fathers and father figures for the positive impact they can have on their children’s health and wellbeing, and include this prayer for all. 

Dear God,

Thank you for all the fathers and father-figures in this world and for the many ways you use them to lovingly guide others to Your heart. I ask that you bless them and give them great joy and peace. May they see You and know You in new ways. Show them how much you love them and care about them. Guide their steps, use their hands, and make them a blessing to others as you continue to fulfil your special purpose for their lives.

Amen.

Year 12 Student Leadership Term 4 2024 and 2025

Congratulations to our College Leaders for 2025 which was announced at yesterday’s assembly;

• Kayden Baker – Captain 
• Archie Godby – Vice Captain
• Lachlan Isaac – Vice Captain
• Fox Stapleton – Vice Captain

Aungier

• Nicholas Zanapalis – House Captain
• Digger Callander – House Prefect
• Paolo Aloi – House Prefect
• Ben Pignatelli – House Prefect

Brennan

• Joshua Barr – House Captain
• Harry Ballesty – House Prefect
• Fred Carmody – House Prefect
• Max Dent – House Prefect

Conlon

• Ben Van Dam – House Captain
• Zoltahn Szabo – House Prefect
• Kai McDermott – House Prefect
• Joshua Kelly – House Prefect

Green

• Charlie De Carvalho  – House Captain
• Toby Fernandes – House Prefect
• Cooper Stewart – House Prefect
• Danny Johnson – House Prefect

Lacey

• Lincoln Tanner – House Captain
• Liam Munro – House Prefect
• Dominic Riegler – House Prefect
• Jack Johnson – House Prefect

O’Connor

• James Peate – House Captain
• Riley Donohoe – House Prefect
• Toby McDonald – House Prefect
• Hugo Perks – House Prefect

Quinn

• Oscar Wilson  – House Captain
• Oliver Hudson  – House Prefect
• Renato Rovacchi  – House Prefect
• Max Sheehy – House Prefect

Tevlin

• Thomas Jackson-Whitlock – House Captain
• Constantine Iatrou – House Prefect
• Lachlan Marzol – House Prefect
• Tamen Peralta – House Prefect

Timor-Leste Immersion

At yesterday’s leadership assembly, students who attended the Fiji, Cambodia and Timor Leste immersions over the winter break presented to the audience a snapshot of their amazing experiences. Click here to view the Timor Leste Immersion video. 

Blue and Gold Ball

On Saturday, 24 August 2024, Waverley College hosted the spectacular Blue and Gold Ball, bringing together over 700 parents, staff, Old Boys, sponsors, and supporters of our school community. What an incredible turnout!

Drinks and canapes from our wonderful caterers at Bold Food were enjoyed under the beautiful fig in Braidwood, followed by dinner, dancing and live auctions in the gym. The gym was dressed from top to toe, and guests were amazed at the impressive lighting by trusted suppliers at Crystal Productions.

We were lucky enough to have the event captured by some very talented photographers. You can view the Blue and Gold Ball gallery HERE and the Media Wall photos HERE.

A huge thanks must go to our amazing MC, Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll and our incredible auctioneer, Emma Brown-Garrett who helped to ensure the night was a true success.

Congratulations to our live auction prize winner Leisha Major who bid to have the current parent, owner and head chef of Sugarcane Milan Strbac cook for 10 people at home. Thank you Daniella and Milan for your generous donation of this exceptional prize.

Remarkably, Clare Morahan was the recipient of not one, but both raffle items! The beautiful diamond and pearl earrings generously donated by Brett Courtenay, Chair of the Foundation AND the highly sought after 2025 tuition fees. What are the chances?!

The event would not have been so well received without the support of our major sponsors LJ Hooker, The Pop Team, Othoboutique, This is Africa, Penny’s Hotel, Bondi Gin Co, Ester Gin, and Neeson Murutt Neille Architects.

The feedback we have received has been incredibly positive—so many of you mentioned what a fantastic evening it was, how wonderful it was to connect with new parents, how impressive the gym looked, and how much you enjoyed the food and the band!

Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our sponsors, contributors, and the endlessly supportive family and friends of our school community, we are thrilled to announce that the event successfully exceeded our initial target, raising a total of

$154,147

This achievement will make a significant impact as we strive towards the construction of a state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Centre – a transformative space for our students’ future.

This is just the beginning of our efforts to make this project a reality for our students and we still need your continued support. Please consider donating to our Building Fund and help us keep the momentum going! All donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you once again for your support and dedication to our school’s future. Together, we are creating an extraordinary legacy for our students.