Ms Gaby Bransby, Director of the Junior School
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 4 events, please refer to the College calendar.
- 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
Ecology Symposium
Cillian Stankard, Charles Draper, Jack Gibson and Alex O’Brien were selected to represent the Junior School at the inaugural Ecology Symposium.
The symposium featured a variety of speakers and presenters, including Uncle Dean Kelly, a respected Aboriginal Elder who has a strong connection to Waverley College, Mr Geoff Lui, Senior Project Officer – Indigenous Research at James Cook University, Ms Allegra Spender, Member of Parliament for Wentworth, Mr Costa Georgiadis, Australian author, landscape architect, environmental educator and television presenter, Dr Marjorie O’Neill, NSW Parliament Member for Coogee and Mr Sam McGuinness, Executive Manager, Sustainability, Waverley Council.
The overall takeaway message for the students was “You are the future of our planet. Keep learning, questioning, and advocating for a world that prioritises human and environmental sustainability.”
Click here to read more from the Senior School Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning, Ms Lynsey Porter.
HAMPERS OF HOPE – Christmas Charity
We are very proud to be a supporting contributor to HAMPERS OFHOPE 2024. HAMPERS OF HOPE, based in Addison Rd, Marrickville, is a charity program in its fifth consecutive year of providing help to those less fortunate.
We ask if families could please make a difference this Christmas season by donating a block of chocolate (eg 180 g Cadbury’s,Whittakers, etc) or a box of chocolates (eg Cadbury Rose’s, Lindt, etc) to donate to the hampers. Canned goods are also appreciated.
The collection of donations will occur from Monday 4 November – Friday 25 November.
Please place your donations in the collection box with the HAMPERS OF HOPE sign, located in reception.
Approximately 2000 hampers will be filled the week of 9 DECEMBER 2024 (from 8:30am –12noon) at Addison Road, Marrickville and will be distributed to a wide-reaching number of recipients including refugees, orphanages, domestic violence centres and flood/fire victims.
Your individual contribution really makes a difference to those in need and will certainly create a very festive hamper. Thank you for your generous support.
Junior School Music Festival
We look forward to the Junior School Music Festival next week on Thursday evening, 14 November 2024.
The event will showcase the Year 5 and Year 6 students’ abundant talent in creative arts. The performances will commence at 6pm and will finish by 7:15 pm.
The Festival will take place in the Performing Arts Centre Theatre located at the Senior School campus, 131 Birrell Street, Waverley. Parents/Carers and friends are welcome to attend. The event is non-ticketed. Please arrive early to find a seat.
All performers will need to be at the Performing Arts Centre by 5:30 pm. Boys will need to wear their academic uniform unless they have been allocated an outfit for a specific performance.
Our Music Supporters’ Group will be selling snacks and beverages from 5:15 pm in the PAC Foyer. Cash or EFTPOS available. Please email pac_supporters@waverley.nsw.edu.au if you are able to help with a donation of cakes, any assistance with service in the evening would be greatly appreciated.
Please note: The Waterford Concert Band rehearsal will be held this week at the Junior School in the Auditorium at 7.30 am on Thursday, 7 November. Please note: next week the band rehearsal will be held in the Performing Arts Centre Theatre at the senior campus, before school on Thursday morning 14 November at 7.30 am, following this students will be escorted to the junior school campus. Students are reminded to bring their instruments and music.
Ms Gaby Bransby
Director of the Junior School
gbransby@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Year 6 Graduation
Dear Parents & Carers,
You are all invited to the Year 6 Graduation on Wednesday 27 November to acknowledge the end of your son’s primary school years. Please see the invitation below.
Year 6 Graduation – Request for Photos
As part of the Year 6 Graduation, we will be putting together a slideshow presentation. It would be appreciated if you could send through a photo of your son’s Kindergarten photo (or their first day of Kindergarten, or similar), as this will form part of the presentation. (Please just one photo only)
If you could please send a labelled photo through to liturgy@waverley.nsw.edu.au by no later than Friday Week 5. Picture format as a JPEG or PNG file would be preferred – Please do not send through pdf files.
Year 6 Whole Group Photo
On Wednesday 6 November, MSP Photography will be coming in to take a whole group photo of the Year 6 cohort. Students will need to come to school dressed in academic uniform including their blazer. If they have training before school, they will need to ensure that they have their full academic uniform with them to change into after training.
You will be able to purchase a copy of this photo. Details are in the attached flyer.
Mr Steve Ghattas
Assistant Director of Junior School / Identity & Student Formation
sghattas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Attention current Year 5 parents
Please fill out your son’s Junior School sport preferences for 2025 using this link. Read carefully all the information on the form before submitting.
This process will close on Friday, 22 November 2024.
Around the Grounds
Congratulations to the 5C1 Cricket team over the weekend. The boys caught the last ball denying Lindfield any more runs, winning by one point. Go Waves!
Fixtures Link
CaringKids – FunRun Prize Donation
We are proudly supporting CaringKids by donating the excess prizes earned from our Junior School FunRun. We are so proud of each boy for carefully choosing prizes to generously and selflessly donate to children who have the huge responsibility of caring for adults.
CaringKids is a registered charity that recognises the role of young carers and works to reduce their feelings of loneliness and social isolation, by sending them Toy Boxes packed with toys, games and books. Individuals, community and corporate groups collect and donate new toys, games, stationery, art and craft materials and sports equipment on their behalf. They use these to create the Toy Boxes that are delivered to young carers across Australia.
Ms Jade Sparks
Assistant Director of Co-curricular (Junior School)
jsparks@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Home Learning Term 4, Week 5
NO Home Learning Wednesday 13 November
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 via the link https://homelearningclub.youcanbook.me
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 Dylan Littlehales returns with the Paralympic Silver Medal
Dylan Littlehales recently returned to share his inspiring journey and achievements during Part 2 of his Lunchtime Talk, where he showcased his Paralympic Silver Medal.
This event captivated students, who were eager to learn about his experiences and the significance of the medal itself. Dylan graciously allowed students to wear the medal, creating a memorable experience that highlighted the importance of perseverance and dedication in sports.
Ms Natasha Zivanovic
Teacher of Literacy & Innovation
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
6 Gold – Class Item
The students in 6 Gold have been experimenting with different ways to produce Stop Motion videos over the last few weeks. Using whiteboards, the students were asked to create a short story titled ‘The Obstacle’ to showcase what they have learnt.
In the second activity, a group task, the students were then asked to produce a film using the human body.
Some very interesting and creative stories have been developed. See examples of both of these activities below.
As part of their work in Geography, they have been busy working on a ‘Country & Person Study’ working on the Key Question, How do places, people and cultures differ between Australia and your chosen Asian country?
Students have the opportunity to present their work using a variety of mediums including documentaries, Google Slides, and some students creating their own websites. Although these are not quite finished, the students’ effort into their presentations is amazing.
Wishing all the students in Year 6 a very smooth end to the year.
Mr Steve Ghattas
6 Gold Teacher
sghattas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
