Principal, Mr Graham Leddie
All Souls Day – Saturday, 2 November
In the Catholic tradition, November is a time dedicated to remembering those who have passed away. This aligns with the conclusion of the Liturgical Year at the end of the month, with the new year beginning on the First Sunday of Advent—a four-week season of preparation for Christmas.
During this month, the Church encourages reflection on the end of earthly life and the hope that it is a passage into new life in God’s presence. Throughout November, we honour the memory of those who have gone before us, praying and hoping for their eternal life in heaven.
Ecology Symposium
Yesterday marked the success of our inaugural Ecology Symposium, drawing 100 students from nearby schools, including some from as far as Wollongong, who came together to learn, share, and engage in meaningful action for a sustainable future.
We were honoured by inspiring talks from Uncle Dean Kelly, Mr Geoff Lui, Ms Allegra Spender MP, Mr Costa Georgiadis, Ms Mary Ryan, Dr Marjorie O’Neill MP, Mr Sam McGuinness and Ms Lynsey Porter. Together, we delved into the significance of Indigenous knowledge, holistic approaches to sustainability, and the essential role of youth in environmental advocacy.
Thank you to Ms Silvia Baylie and the students of the Waverley College Ecology Group for their dedication to the environment and for making this event possible.
Please find more details in Ms Lynsey Porter’s article.
Wentworth Principals’ Roundtable on Social Cohesion
I attended the The Principals of Wentworth’s High Schools roundtable discussion hosted by Allegra Spender MP in conjunction with the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and Together for Humanity on Monday, 14 October.
The objectives of the discussion were to explore and identify opportunities to build social cohesion across all of our schools in the Eastern Suburbs with a particular focus on the challenges our school communities are currently facing with antisemitism, and to share strategies to support all students and teachers to feel safe and included in their school environments, including addressing the challenge of antisemitism in integrated, collaborative ways that are codesigned with each other’s external experts.
Parents Association AGM – Congratulations
I would like to thank all parents/carers who have been involved in the work carried out by the Parents’ Association throughout 2024. Particular thanks to the tireless work of the Year level representatives, past parents representatives, clothing pool representatives, canteen volunteers, co-curricular supporters groups and the executive, for all of their organisation, support and efforts in organising events and communicating across our community.
From the recent November AGM, I would like to congratulate the following parents/carers on their elections to the Parents’ Association Executive for 2024-25, and I look forward to working with them in the new year.
Parent Executive for 2024-25
President – Louise Lakomy
Vice President – Rozy Dorizas
Vice President – Mande Illec
Secretary – Carl Lee
Treasurer – Peter Sertori
Parent Representatives for 2024-25
Year 5 – Kim Szabo
Year 6 – Samantha Mott
Year 7 – Daniella Strbac, Nicole Perrin Draper
Year 8 – Kim Szabo
Year 9 – Daniella Strbac, Anne Clerc-Johnson
Year 10 – Claire McGaffney, Eileen Trinca
Year 11 – Camille Owen
Year 12 – Jade Stapleton
Clothing Pool – Kirsten Hott, Camille Owen
Reminder – Year 10
Friday, 15 November 2024 will be the last day of class for Year 10 students.
