Ms Gaby Bransby, Director of the Junior School
Diary Dates
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 2 events, please refer to the College calendar.
- 25 May – Winter Sport – Round 4
- 30 May – College Assembly 5-12 Reconciliation Week
- 1 June – Winter Sport – Round 5
- 7 June – Athletics Carnival – ES Marks Field
- 10 June – King’s Birthday Public Holiday
- 12 June – Year 5 History Showcase
- 12 June – Quinn House Mass and Supper, Chapel, 6pm
- 13 June – Hearts for Arch Day – mufti and $2 donation
- 14 June – Year 5 Reflection Day
- 15 June – Winter Sport – Round 6
- 19 June – Year 6 History Showcase
- 19 – 21 June – Year 5 Camp
- 22 June – Winter Sport – Round 7
- 25 June – Semester 1 Reports Available
- 26 June – Classes conclude
- 27 June – Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews
Ms Gaby Bransby
Director of the Junior School
gbransby@waverley.nsw.edu.au
A Buzz of Excitement on Edmund Rice Day
Last Thursday 16 May, Junior School students participated in the Annual Edmund Rice Activity Day. Throughout the morning, the boys learnt about the life of Edmund Rice through a variety of activities including trivia, research projects and a whole school assembly.
We welcomed Millie, Nathan and Jenny from Edmund Rice Camps who spoke about the work that they do to help underprivileged children enjoy weekend activities and overnight camps that we sometimes take for granted.
Awards were presented at assembly on Monday to students who demonstrate the same qualities of Edmund Rice, such as kindness, compassion, humility and a desire to put others first. Congratulations to the following students:
- 5 Blue – Leon Dunkley
- 5 Gold – Billy Kehoe
- 5 Indigo -Samuel Kanak
- 5 Orange – Jack Morahan Saliba
- 5 Red – Fletcher Mott
- 5 White – Ben Morris
- 6 Blue – Alexander O’Brien
- 6 Gold – Phoenix Tilly
- 6 Indigo – Kai Taylor
- 6 Orange – Buddy Ross
- 6 Red – Flynn Gilmore
- 6 White – Zac Arms
- Learning Hub – Ethan Storie, Will Duffin, Ben Simon.
During the afternoon, the boys were involved in a number of different fundraising activities, aimed at raising money to go towards Edmund Rice Camps. There was a buzz of excitement around the school as a majority of the boys immersed themselves in the different games. I am proud to say that over $1500 was raised with all the money going to Edmund Rice Camps. Well done to all boys for their efforts.
Raffle Results
1st Prize – Nixon Oakes – 5 Blue
2nd Prize -Thomas Taylor – 6 Gold
3rd Prize – Sam Jarrett – 5 Indigo
4th Prize – Seva Singh – 5 Indigo
5th Prize – Joshua Fox – 5 Blue
Lolly Guessing Competition Winner
Sam Jarrett – 5 Indigo.
Mr Steve Ghattas
Assistant Director of the Junior School / Identity & Student Formation
sghattas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Junior Sport Fixtures, Training Schedules and Maps
Click HERE.
Co-curricular Sport
Round 3 of Winter Sport was a success with all our teams able to play their fixtures. Our 11C Football team had an 8-0 win against Scots.
11C Football
Our 11F Football team also had a convincing 14-0 win against Scots.
11F Football
We also had 10 new registrations for Hip Hop Dance Club after our exposure sessions last week. Thank you to Mr Joel Peisley and all the boys for making it a success!
Thank you for your continued support of your sons’ development in all our co-curricular activities.
Ms Jade Sparks
Assistant Director of Co-curricular (Junior School)
jsparks@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Home Learning Term 2 Week 5
We offer all students in Year 5 and Year 6 the opportunity to receive free additional support after school for the completion of home learning tasks. The afternoon sessions also provide a quiet, supervised study space for students who want to complete their assigned tasks.
Home Learning Club operates in the Learning Hub from 3pm until 4pm – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – during school term unless there is a scheduled Professional Development meeting and the club will be closed.
Procedures
Register your son HERE.
Only register his name once to allow other students the opportunity to attend. The session is limited to 20 spots. There will be a roll call to ensure attendance.
Students are required to stay for the full session unless there is a message in the student diary requesting early leave, a parent’s signature will be required.
Behaviour
As it is important to respect the rights of others to learn and work, all students are expected to settle to work in the Learning Hub and not cause a disturbance for others.
Teachers
- Monday: Mrs Natasha Zivanovic nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
- Tuesday and Wednesday: Ms Gaby Bransby gbransby@waverley.nsw.edu.au
- Thursday: Mr Steve Ghattas sghattas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
If you require any further information, feel free to contact us.
An important note to remember, if afternoon training sessions are cancelled, unfortunately, you cannot send your son to Home Learning as an alternative plan, students are registered for the afternoon sessions in advance and the capacity is always reached.
Avoid messaging your son during this period, unless it is urgent.
2024 ICAS Competitions | Years 5 and 6 students
What is ICAS?
ICAS is an online academic competition designed to assess students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing and Digital Technologies.
Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities forrecognition and development. Every student who participates will receive a printed certificate and an online results report.
Top performers will be eligible for medals.
If you would like your son to compete in the 2024 ICAS Competitions, you will be asked to nominate which competitions you would like him to be entered in through the Parent Payment System. At the Junior School, the following ICAS competitions are offered: Writing & Digital Technologies, Science & English and Mathematics.
This year all the competitions will be held in August / September, Term 3 and will be completed online in the Learning Hub before school starts. A timetable will be shared closer to the assessment dates.
Click HERE to register your son. Through this system, parents can pay for ICAS directly online while tests will still be held at our school. Please use the school’s access code details to register your child no later than 23 July 2024
Waverley’s School Access Code YGC063
Please consider carefully before choosing this enrichment opportunity for your son. It is a rigorous competition with many questions set beyond grade level. Participants are required to demonstrate a deeper, integrated and thorough level of learning. If you are unsure of your son’s suitability, please consult with his teacher. More information about the assessments can be found at ICAS Assessments: Home.
If you require additional support registering your son contact the customer service team. Call Australian Toll-Free 1800 931 775.
Should There be a Class on How to use the Internet Correctly?
The Debating season has kicked off this Term with one win and one loss for Waverley. The boys had their first debate against Kincoppal Rose Bay. The debate topic was ‘ There should be a class on how to use the Internet correctly.’
Both Waverley teams put forward solid arguments and presented their cases clearly and firmly, rebutting the Kincoppal team’s cases. The boys did themselves and Waverley very proud.
Debating develops essential skills that are transferable to other areas: exploring ideas, developing arguments, articulating opinions, building confidence, being able to think on one’s feet, and becoming a good public speaker. Congratulations on your first debate!
Ms Natasha Zivanovic
Teacher of Literacy & Innovation
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Sailing to Success – News From 5 Indigo and Ms Mikaela Turner
5 Indigo has had a great start to the Term! They have been so productive and have jumped straight back into the busy routine and expectations of the Junior School. We are such a team in 5 Indigo and every student is so encouraging of one another.
Over the holidays, the boys worked extremely hard to build streamlined boats that could successfully travel from one side of a pool to another. We recently tested these and it was excellent to see how much the boys had learned about forces throughout Term 1 and how creative they are. In 5 Indigo, we time-trialled each boat and the boys spent the morning cheering each other on.
In English, we have been reading the powerful book The Rabbits by John Marsden and Shaun Tan to learn about visual and language techniques. With a focus on the importance of Symbols and Gaze in illustrations, the boys grouped together and created Tableaus that represented a page from the book. This was another example of how productively the boys are working with one another.
Ms Mikaela Turner
Teacher of 5 Indigo
mturner@waverley.nsw.edu.au
