Ms Gaby Bransby, Director of the Junior School
A big welcome back to all our Waverley College families. I hope the break gave you a chance to slow down and spend quality time with your family. We are back in full swing and excited for the term ahead.Just a reminder that students no longer require a blazer’s in Term 4 except for special events.
We are extremely excited for our first Junior School Musical partnering with St Catherine’s. Witnessing this whole production from start to finish has been amazing to watch. I’m in awe of Mr Bowden and his ability to have over 320 students involved meaningfully. It is going to be a spectacular day and we hope as many parents and family members can attend.
Diary Dates
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 4 events, please refer to the College calendar.
- 19 October Summer Sport – Round 7
- 21 October – Whole school rehearsal for The Lion King
- 22 October – Whole school rehearsal for The Lion King
- 23 October JS Musical – The Lion King
- 26 October – Summer Sport – Round 8
- 2 November – Summer Sport – Round 9
- 5 November – Year 7 2025 Orientation Day
- 9 November – Summer Sport – Round 10
- 14 November – JS Music Festival 6 pm PAC
- 16 November – Summer Sport – Round 11
- 23 November – Summer Sport – Round 12
- 27 November – Year 6 Graduation Mass
- 28 November – Year 6 Laptop Return
- 29 November – Semester 2 Reports Available
- 29 November – Year 6 Raging Waters
- 2 December – Year 6 Graduation P + C Event
- 3 December – Presentation Day and Classes Conclude
ICAS Assessments 2024
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 2024 ICAS Assessments.
A special congratulations to the following students who received a credit or above in Writing.
Year 5
Credit
Hugo Lehmann
Spencer Murphy
Eric Rakoczy
Year 6
Distinction
Zac Hughes
Cillian Stankard
Thomas Taylor
Credit
Flynn Roberts
Year 6 Graduation Celebration
As they say, ‘The days are long, but the years are short’
Please join us as we celebrate our boys’ final year of Primary school before they head off to High School!
This is an event that is not funded by the school and is organised by the Year 6 parent representatives.
Your ticket cost will include:
– BBQ dinner (with all the trimmings) being served at 5:30pm
– Photo Booth to capture all the fun
– DJ
– A celebration cake
Each attendee over 2 years old must hold a ticket. Siblings are welcome to attend.
Soft drinks will be provided in your ticket price whilst alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the bar.
Adult supervision is required throughout the duration of the event.
Smart Casual attire will be required
Date: Mon 2 Dec 2024
Time: 5:PM – 8PM
Location: Coogee Beach Club, 51 Dolphin Street, Coogee NSW 2034
My Gaby Bransby
Director of the Junior School
gbransby@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Junior Sport
Welcome back to Summer Sport at the Junior School! We are picking up right where we left off in Term 1, with Round 7 this Saturday, 19 October. I wish all the boys the best of luck at their respective fixtures, and look forward to hearing their results.
At Waverley, we know that playing sports in a team and attending training and games build fitness, character, skills and resilience. We look forward to the next six rounds of Saturday sport and appreciate the commitment from students and families. Go Waves!
Clovelly Eagles Rugby Tour to Fiji
By Sally Mann.
During the School Holidays, a number of Waverley College students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in an unforgettable week of sport, culture, and community on the Coral Coast.
The boys played two rugby matches against St Peter Chanel School and Ratu Filise Memorial School, both located in the region. These games went beyond competition, serving as a chance to build friendships and foster connections with the local students.
In preparation for the trip, the team collected and donated jerseys, shorts, socks and boots, sharing these resources with the two schools. Parents and students also came together to gift a brand-new set of 23 rugby jerseys in the schools’ colours, complete with their name and logo. The gesture was met with heartfelt appreciation from the local communities.
The boys also donated 10-12 rugby balls to each school to support their rugby programs. During the week, the group visited another nearby village, where they gifted additional rugby balls to the local children.
Both matches were played on scenic school grounds complete with bamboo goalposts. The games were lively, filled with running rugby, but the camaraderie off the field was equally remarkable. From singing hymns together in perfect harmony to spending time with new friends, the experience left a lasting impression on all involved.
This tour was not just about rugby; it was about giving back, building relationships, and creating lasting memories.
Boys included: Jack Mann, Jack Morahan Saliba, Hugo Tonga, Leon Dunkley, Luca and Oliver Robinson, Lachie Anson, Tom Pendleton, Patrick Madden, Winnie Cross and Oliver Stewart.
Ms Jade Sparks
Assistant Director of Co-curricular (Junior School)
jsparks@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Term 4 Curriculum Overviews
A warm welcome back to Term 4. I am pleased to share with you the Term 4 Curriculum Overviews for Years 5 and 6. These documents are a guide to the learning that your son will be covering in class this Term.
Term 4, Year 5 Curriculum Overview
Term 4, Year 6 Curriculum Overview
I hope this is a useful document that will help you to support your son and engage him in conversation about his learning experiences at school.
SMART Goals
At the commencement of each term, students are encouraged to set SMART goals for their learning with their classroom teachers. Goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timed will set our students up for success. We know that writing meaningful goals down allows students to revisit them throughout the term, encourages focus, and builds strategies to make sure they achieve their goal/s. The goals for Term 4 can be found on Pages 138 and 139 in the College Diary.
Charlotte Stephens
Assistant Director of Curriculum
cstephens@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Home Learning Term 4, Week 2
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 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm – 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, Tuesday & Wednesday
Mrs Natasha Zivanovic
Thursday
Mr Steve Ghattas
If you require any further information, feel free to contact us.
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
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.
Lunchtime Talk
Mike Sager, the father of Leo in Year 5 and Kobey in Year 9 launched our first lunchtime talk for Term 4.
As an entrepreneur, Mike captivated the students with insights into what a startup entails and shared details about the companies PAWSSUM & ANKOR he has founded.
He emphasised the importance of documenting all ideas, which for him have included themes like pets, videos, and superyachts. Mike, discussed the significance of building a successful team of tech experts, hustlers, and financial supporters to help his business ventures.
PAWSSUM started in 2016 is now the biggest pet startup in the Southern Hemisphere, where pet owners can book vets in every major city in Australia and New Zealand.
This is not the only startup Mike founded he and his friend Elliot founded Ankor in 2022 after identifying a significant technological gap in the yacht charter industry, where other luxury travel sectors had already embraced digital solutions.
Through research, they discovered high customer expectations but a lack of advanced technology in yacht chartering, leading them to create a platform that connects brokers, provides real-time availability, and streamlines booking processes.
This inspiring and engaging talk left the boys motivated to dream big!
Ms Natasha Zivanovic
Teacher of Literacy & Innovation
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
