From the Head of College, Graham Leddie
New beginnings
This week we ran an orientation day for our new Year 7 students who will be joining us in 2019 and starting their high school journey. Our Prefects and Heads of House did a great job in running a program that will assist the boys with their exciting journey ahead. There were many excited boys that can’t wait to start their high school journey, which was lovely to see.
HSC wraps up for 2018
Our Year 12 students finish their HSC examinations tomorrow and take that first step into post school life. Mr Col Blake (an Old Boy) is the HSC Presiding Officer and reports that the boys’ engagement throughout the examination period has been excellent. We wish them all the best of luck with their results, which are released in early December.
White Ribbon launch
At Assembly today Green House launched their White Ribbon awareness campaign. A giant white ribbon made by our TAS teachers enabled the boys to sign their support for standing up against domestic violence. It was a great start to our annual White Ribbon campaign!
Signing our giant White Ribbon
Remembrance Day
Tomorrow is the nearest school day on which we can mark Remembrance Day with a ceremony in the Centenary Quadrangle. As 2018 is the Centenary of the end of WW1, this day has even greater significance for Waverley, given the many boys of Waverley who fought and died in that conflict.
Congratulations
Massimo Di Napoli (Y9) qualified in the Moore Park Golf club Men’s ‘C’ Grade match over the weekend. He played in the championship, working his way up to the final and ending in a 4 up win.
2018 Justice Literary Writing Competition
Congratulations to two of our students who participated in the ERC Social Justice Writing Competition. Entries from around NSW and overseas were received. Students had to write a creative story on issues of Social Justice. Coen’s story was on the Stolen Generation and Cjuba’s was on homelessness and the role mental health plays. Both boys were presented on assembly today.
– Coen Finati (Y12) Winner
– Cjuba Lord (Y8) Highly Commended.
Brazilian Ju Jitsu win
Cruz Clarkin of Year 5 competed in Brazilian Ju Jitsu at the Pan Pax on the weekend in Melbourne and won his weight class, which qualifies him for a place in the World Championships.
