Principal, Mr Graham Leddie
Farewell to Year 12
This week our Year 12s have had a number of opportunities to connect and reflect with each other and staff of the College. They have had one eye on what they have achieved throughout their secondary education journey, and the other an optimistic gaze toward what lies ahead.
We started graduation day with a special mass in Mary Immaculate Church, where parents, grandparents, siblings, and other significant caregivers joined in the farewell. During the service, the graduates were presented with a Waverley College Old Boys’ Union tie and a Celtic Cross. The tie to remind them to always stay connected to each other and to look out for each other on the journey ahead. And the Celtic Cross to remind them of God’s love for them and a reminder of the Gospel values that have been interwoven throughout their educational journey at Waverley.
This was followed by the Graduation Assembly in Centenary Quad where each student received their graduation certificate and academic achievers were recognised. In the final moments of the ceremony, 168 graduates took their place in a giant circle. The circle symbolises harmony, unity and life without beginning or end. It reminds its members that when their circle is under pressure, others need to help out, by either expanding and distributing the load, or bringing the circle into dialogue to solve a problem.
There were, however, 169 seats in the quadrangle circle today with one seat vacant for Archie Perkin who sadly lost his life to a heart condition at the start of Year 8. Archie’s legacy reminds us to appreciate the little things in life, to live life to the fullest and to spread positivity wherever we go. His unwavering spirit and ability to find joy in every situation serve as a powerful lesson in gratitude and love. Archie’s Year 12 jersey, Old Boys tie and Celtic cross were presented to Archie’s parents Nicola and James.
In the final memorable moments and tribute, the graduates exited the Quad for the last time as a cohort to the moving sounds of ‘Auld Lang Syne,’ performed by our College Brass Band and Choir. 
Congratulations to the Class of 2024! May your journey ahead be guided by respect and integrity as you step confidently into the future. The Waverley College community extends its best wishes to each graduate as they take their final steps towards the HSC examinations or start an apprenticeship.
Good luck and God Bless.
Year 12 Award Winners 2024
Christian Robbins: Software Design and Development
Declan McAuliffe: Mathematics Extension I
Deuchar Dezarnaulds: Music Extension
Jack George: Marine Studies
Jack Kerves: Industrial Technology
Jai Brodie: Construction Equal First
Jeremy Jos-Rolland: Mathematics Advanced
Jet Foltman: Visual Arts
Jordan Hammond: The Catherine Smithurst Prize for Standard English
Kieran Markwick: Design & Technology
Lachlan Korpar: Music Course I
Luke Richardson: Entertainment
Marcus Henderson: The M O’Halloran Prize for Chemistry
Oliver Malzard: Br R J Wallace Prize for Drama
Samuel Connor: Religious Studies
Sean Foley: Construction Equal First
Sonny Mori: Investigating Science
Thomas McKenna: Hospitality
William Whitaker: Society and Culture
Campbell Porteus: The Judge Thomas Prize for Mathematics Extension II; Music Course II
Cooper Gee: English Studies Equal First; Sport Life & Recreation
Riley Evans: Religious Studies; Engineering Studies
Sebastian Blowers: English Studies Equal First; Mathematics Standard Course I; Visual Design
Jock Edwards: The Br PA Conlon Prize for Economics; Mathematics Advanced; Br F S Farrell Prize for Physics
Remy Frampton: Spanish Beginners; Archbishop’s Award
Luke Crosson: Sydney Roosters General Excellence Award
King Manu: WJ Corbett Award for Best All Round Sportsman
Joseph Tangi: Max Coleman Memorial Award for Living Out the Touchstones
Jack Anasson: College Vice Captain; Reuben F Scarf Award for Involvement
Lachlan Miranda: College Captain; Waverley Council Award for General Proficiency
Ricardo Zanapalis: Food Technology; College Vice Captain; Ampol All Rounder Award
Jordan McCreery: Business Studies; The George & Elizabeth Thomas Prize for Extension History; Modern History; Bishop Geoffrey F Mayne Prize for Studies Of Religion I; Equal 3rd in Overall Academic Performance
Anton Svensson: Geography; The Barry McDonald Prize for Legal Studies; Mathematics Standard Course II; Equal 3rd in Overall Academic Performance
Asher Thomasyu: The Brian Sheedy Prize for Ancient History; The Abram Landa Prize for Advanced English; The Alice & Mildred Thomas Prize for English Extension I; English Extension II; College Vice Captain; JJ O’Brien Award for Leadership, Study & Involvement; 2nd in Overall Academic Performance
James Medland: PDHPE GHR Award; The Ray Aston Memorial Prize for Biology; Br P Oakley Prize for PDHPE; Bishop Patrick Dougherty Prize for Studies Of Religion II; Old Boys Union Edmund Rice Award for Leadership of Social Justice; Br LB Tevlin Memorial Prize for Dux of the College
OnSTAGE Nomination
Congratulations to Year 12 student Matthew Frost who has received a nomination for OnSTAGE, the annual showcase for exceptional HSC Drama works!
Matthew’s Individual Performance of ‘Life Without Me’ has earned him this well-deserved recognition. The following student/s Individual Performance has/have been nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE. OnSTAGE is an annual showcase of HSC Drama performances and individual projects that will be held at the Seymour Centre from Saturday, 8 February to Friday, 14 February 2025.
CAS Track & Field Competition
Congratulations to the Track and Field Team, Track & Field Head Coach Mr Jeremy Roff, Convenor Ms Rebecca Gair, and the Track & Field Coaches on a wonderful season and performance at the 93rd CAS Track & Field Competition.
Congratulations to Trinity Grammar School on their fine performance. The final points for the evening are below:
- Trinity Grammar School – 698.5
- Knox Grammar School – 636
- Waverley College – 632.5
- Barker College – 562.5
- Cranbrook School – 516
- St Aloysius’ College – 466.5
