Ms Gaby Bransby, Director of the Junior School
Diary Dates
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 4 events, please refer to the College calendar.
- 2 December – Year 6 Graduation P + C Event
- 3 December – Presentation Day and Classes Conclude
Presentation Day Years 5 – 8 – Tuesday 5 December – Reminder
Time: 9am – 10:30am (students to arrive at school at 8:15 am)
Location: Gym (Senior School)
Student Dress Code: Academic Uniform (No blazers)
Only the parents of students who are receiving an award have been invited to this event. These parents will be notified in a separate email.
Students who have permission can leave straight after, otherwise, they will return to the Junior School until 3 pm. Please give permission through the Parent Lounge.
Semester Two Reports
Semester Two reports are now available in Parent Lounge. Please take the time with your son to reflect on the achievements and areas of growth. Any questions or concerns, please reach out to your son’s classroom teacher.
Year 6 Graduation
It was such a special day on Wednesday as we acknowledged and celebrated the end of a chapter for our Year 6 students. I am so proud of how far the students have come since they entered the Waverley community nearly 2 years ago.
We have prepared them for the next step in their educational journey and I can’t wait to see what they achieve.
HAMPERS OF HOPE – Christmas Charity
Thank you so much to all the families that have contributed to this wonderful charity. The Hampers of Hope Box will be collected on Monday 2 December at lunchtime.
There is one last chance Monday morning to donate 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.
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.
Farewells
As the year comes to an end we say our goodbyes to Maragraet Fitzgerald who has worked at the College as a Learning Support teacher for 10 years. We wish her all the happiness as she moves into retirement.
We also say goodbye to Mr Matthew Johnston who has worked at the Junior School for the last 4 years, we wish him all the best as he moves to Redlands for a P-6 PDHPE role.
As you know, I am also leaving the Junior School this year. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you for the support you have shown to me personally over the last couple of years and for some families it has been many years.
To say I am privileged and grateful for the opportunity to lead the JS community is an understatement. I have had the most rewarding and fulfilling experience being part of this community over the last 14 years.
The Waverley College community is unlike anything else. It is special and unique and each person has contributed to its greatness. I feel so honoured to be part of something so extraordinary.
The love and appreciation I have for Waverley College will live deep in my heart forever.
As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” As I embark on my dream and next chapter in life, I want you all to know my heart is full of all that Waverley has gifted me.
Wishing you all a Holy and Merry Christmas. It has been an absolute privilege.
Ms Gaby Bransby
Director of the Junior School
gbransby@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Year 6 Excursion to Raging Waters
The Year 6 Excursion to Raging Waters was a huge success with all the boys enjoying their end of year celebration. Despite some drizzle the boys entered the park with plenty of excitement and energy as they took to the various attractions the park had to offer.
Everyone had plenty of fun as they raced around the park venturing down the many different waterslides, lazed around in the dinosaur lagoon or swimming in the wave pool. Their behaviour throughout the day was exceptional and I am sure they will hold onto some extraordinary memories.
Mr Steve Ghattas
Assistant Director of Junior School / Identity & Student Formation
sghattas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Sport
Congratulations to all the Junior School players on completing their 2024 Summer season with Waverley pride.
After 12 rounds of sport across terms 1 and 4, myself and the coaching staff have witnessed so much growth and development from each individual, not only in skill but in character.
We wish the Year 6 students all the best in their high school sporting endeavours, and look forward to welcoming our Year 5 players back next year in either their same sport or a new choice.
Information regarding 2025 Sport trials will be sent out in Week 1 of next year. Thank you for completing the Junior School Sport Preferences form, which will be closed on Tuesday 26 November.
The Basketball F team all signed Mr Stanton’s ‘Thank you & Farewell’ gift in recognition of his years of countless Saturdays hosting their home basketball games and as the last team playing the last game of the season before his retirement from full-time teaching.
6As Match Report by Charlie Draper
It was a beautiful morning as Waverley took on St. Pat’s in a match filled with skill, teamwork, and excitement. St. Pat’s won the toss and elected to bat, but our bowling and fielding were exceptional. Flynn’s incredible spell of 3/0 off 2 overs, supported by Noah and Zach’s sharp bowling and fielding, restricted St. Pats to just 96 runs, with 9 balls remaining in their innings.
Our batting lineup rose to the challenge. Sam and Tom set the tone, both retiring with scores of 15 and 13, respectively.
Jack dazzled with a quick-fire 27 off 20 balls before retiring, while Charlie H added a composed 13. In a nail-biting finish, Charlie D and Archie took us home.
With 15 runs needed, Archie hit a boundary and a single, leaving 6 runs required from the last two overs. Then, in a moment to remember, Charlie D struck a massive six to win the game with 9 balls to spare!
Waverley’s junior team chased down the target without losing a single wicket— a perfect finish for the 6A’s in their last match for the JS . Congratulations to the team for an outstanding performance and for demonstrating fantastic sportsmanship throughout the year.
Go Waves!
Around the Grounds
Our mighty Water Polo B team finished the season on a high with a definitive win over Shore, 8 points to 2. Go Waves!
Thank you to all the families for supporting our sport program, ensuring your sons get the best opportunities for healthy competition, skill acquisition, character development and fitness building.
Tennis A’s
Touch Football Blue As
Touch Football Gold As
5 White – Ms Tara O’Sullivan
This semester has been a wonderful learning journey for the students of 5 White.
It has been filled with engaging activities such as the Lion King Musical, Super Suburbs in Geography, Extreme Weather Building in Science, SOWTEG Sustainability workshop, and so many more that have enhanced the students’ learning experiences.
5 White
What did the students have to say about their favourite learning experiences:
Lion King Musical
“I enjoyed the musical because we got to do it with our friends. We got to choose which animal we were. We had lots of fun and would do it again. The performance was fantastic and the leads all did a great job. The musical was a huge success and I hope we do one next year”
Lachie Smith
Geography Super Suburb
“I found making my super suburb fun because I could make a whole suburb up to me, no limitations, I could change where my schools or hospitals were, and I found that interesting. Firstly in Cruiser Central, I have ensured that my suburb contains a hospital, This is to ensure that everybody is safe and healthy. Secondly, it is important for the suburb to have a sporting facility. This allows citizens to exercise which will also keep them healthy and fit.”
Liam Morrissey
Science Extreme Weather Building
“I loved and enjoyed this activity because I got to make a 3D visual model of what was imagined in my head. Doing fun activities like this is better than doing bookwork because I can use my creativity and imagination to turn a few bricks into work. I also liked this activity because I can work collaboratively with my peers to do group projects like this extreme weather building design.”
Mikell Sales
SOWTEG Sustainability Workshop
“In the workshop, we answered some questions like if your family recycles, if you like fish, are the oceans clean and more and you either answered yes, no or maybe. It was fun making an arts and crafts project with a print of a fish and adding little pieces of plastic. We also learnt that there were 5.25 trillion tonnes of rubbish in the ocean. “
Getty McGuiggan
