Principal, Mr Graham Leddie
All Souls Day – Thursday, 2 November
The month of November is traditionally a time in which the Catholic community remembers those who have died. It is related to the fact that the end of November is the end of the Liturgical Year, with a new year starting the First Sunday of Advent – the four-week period of preparation before Christmas.
The Church identifies November as a time to think of the end of life, and the great hope that our earthly end is a transition into a new life in God’s heaven. This month, we remember those who have gone before us, and we look with prayer and hope to their new life in heaven.
Year 12 HSC
Today is the last day of HSC ATAR exams for our Year 12s. Each day for the past four weeks, they have attended both morning and afternoon examinations for their respective subjects. We wish them all the very best as they now wait for their results and take the opportunity for a well-earned break, and perhaps a Christmas holiday job before starting their courses next year. We also wish those who have started apprenticeships all the best as they learn new practical and business skills in their respective fields.
Choral and Chamber Music Concert
On Tuesday night, I attended the Choral and Chamber Music Concert in the War Memorial Chapel, featuring the College Choir, Chamber Choir, Clarinet Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Year 9 Rock Band, Chamber Music Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, 2024 Music European Music Tour Choir and vocal and instrumental soloists.
The evening was a great success showcasing the amazing musical talent of our students to their parents, carers, staff and friends. Congratulations to everyone involved, the quality of music was very impressive.
Special thanks goes to Mr Chris Balkizas, Ms Jaz Dolso, Mrs Jazz De Witte, Mr Daniel Williams, Ms Keiran Kossenberg and our peripatetic staff.
2023 Back to Waverley Day
Yesterday we celebrated ‘Back to Waverley Day,’ and welcomed our alumni who graduated 50 years or more ago. It was nice to honour our graduates from the year 1973.
We always look forward to welcoming Old Boys back to our growing campus, and this year we had 200 Old Boys from the years 1950-1973 in attendance.
Memories were shared and the gentlemen shared mass, morning tea, assembly and lunch together. We especially thank Dr Michael Hession, (Class of 1973) College Captain, for his moving address to the College during Assembly.
We also had the pleasure of seeing our Pasifika Group perform the Sasa (Samoa) and Haka (New Zealand) on stage. The performance was enjoyed by past and present students, as well as our invited Pasifika families and extended families.
The 2024 Tour Jazz Ensemble delivered their delightful debut performance as a group, featuring the musical piece ‘Stolen Moments,’ originally composed by Oliver Nelson, arranged by Mike Kamuf, and conducted by Ms Jazz de Witte.
Ken Brown (Class of 1950) showing his photo taken when he won the NSW Allschools Competition 880 yards. Students were cheering and giving him hi5 as he walked out of the Assembly.
Reminder – Year 10
Friday, 10 November 2023 will be the last day of class for Year 10 students.
Parents’ Association AGM
On behalf of the College, I would like to thank all parents/carers who have been involved in the work carried out by the Parents’ Association throughout 2023. Particular thanks to the tireless work of the Year level representatives, past parents representatives, clothing pool representatives, tuckshop volunteers, sport group committees and the executive, for all of their organisation, support and efforts in organising events and communicating across our community.
Thank you to the 2023 Executive:
Acting President – Jade Stapleton/Louise Lakomy
Vice President – Lamya Sadi
Vice President – Daniella Strba
Secretary – Carl Lee
Treasurer – Peter Sertori.
Special thanks to Jade, Daniella and Lamya who are all stepping down from the executive after significant stints in their respective roles. We appreciate their service and dedication to assisting the Waverley College Community.
Jade Stapleton – Acting President
Daniella Strbac – Vice President
Lamya Sadi – Vice President.
From the recent November AGM, I would like to congratulate the following parents/carers on their elections to the Parents’ Association Executive for 2023-24, and I look forward to working with them in the new year.
Parent Executive
President – Louise Lakomy
Vice President – Rozy Dorizas
Vice President – Mande Illec
Secretary – Carl Lee
Treasurer – Peter Sertori.
Parent Representatives
Year 5 – to be determined
Year 6 – Daniella Strbac, Nicole Perrin Draper
Year 7 – Kim Gould
Year 8 – Daniella Strbac, Anne Clerc-Johnson
Year 9 – Claire McGaffney, Eileen Trinca
Year 10 – Camille Owen, Teresa Fearn
Year 11 – Jade Stapleton
Year 12 – Tina Lee, Carl Lee
Clothing Pool – Kirsten Hott, Camille Owen.
