Year 5 & 6 Action Items Archives - Page 3 of 18

Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 4 events, please refer to the College calendar.

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.

Year 6 Graduation

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.

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.

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.

Home Learning Term 4, 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Key Dates

Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 4 events, please refer to the College calendar.

Year 6 Graduation

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

Ice Blocks

Next Friday, 8 November, the Parents Association will be raising funds to cover the cost of the photo booth at the Year 6 Graduation Party. They will be sold for $2. We are planning to do this every Friday where possible, until the end of the term.

Year 6 Whole Group Photo

You will be able to purchase a copy of this photo. Details are in the attached flyer.

Around the Grounds

Congratulations to all Junior School Sport teams on their efforts over the first two rounds of Term 4 Summer Sport. Our Basketball Ns team, coached by Cooper Flint, had a solid win against Scots 20-16 in Round 8 last weekend.

Fixtures Link

Year 6 Cadet Orientation

We are so excited to welcome Year 7 2025 students to the Cadet program in Term 3 2025.

In preparation, and to give our boys a taste of the exciting activities they can look forward to, our Support Company Commander and RHQ members are hosting a Cadet Orientation afternoon for all year 6 boys from 3pm – 5.30pm on Friday, 15 November.

You will get to see our senior cadets in action as they demonstrate their skills in the field and on the Parade Ground.

You’ll get to have a play with some of the specialist equipment cadets are trained in for camps.

You’ll be provided with afternoon tea and you’ll have the opportunity to ask lots of questions! Further information will be sent out this week.

Home Learning Term 4, Week 4

Home Learning Club operates in the Learning Hub from 3:00 pm until 4pm – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – during school term unless there is a scheduled Professional Development meeting and the club will be closed.

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.

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.

Lunchtime Talk

It was a privilege to welcome Jethro Venning (Year 7) to present a Lunchtime Talk on healthcare in remote communities. Jethro’s insight into healthcare in Moree was very enlightening, highlighting the unique challenges families face in accessing essential services.

Jethro’s presentation not only informed the Junior School about the current state of healthcare in remote regions but also inspired us to think critically about how we can contribute to improving access and equity in health services for all. Thank you, Jethro, for sharing your valuable insights!

LEGO Club

The Junior School students were given a creative brief to create a piece for the cover of Time magazine an influential publication.

The boys developed a deeper appreciation for both creative building and current affairs, linking design and real-world in an engaging way.

IPSHA Speakers Challenge Mentoring

L-R Spencer Murphy, James Peate & Toby Pounder (Absent Luke Haddock)

I would like to thank James Peate the Captain of Public Speaking for generously dedicating his time to mentor Spencer and Toby for their upcoming IPSHA Public Speaking Competition. His guidance proved to be incredibly beneficial, providing the boys with excellent feedback. We truly value James’ ongoing support for the Junior School students.

5 Blue Class Item

5 Blue has jumped right into a new term with special projects that have showcased their creativity, teamwork, and dedication.

This term we performed the much-loved musical of The Lion King. The whole thing was a blast—first, the auditions, then the holiday practice, then coming together as a whole school to rehearse. It was all leading up to the main performance, which occurred on Wednesday 23rd of October. The main characters knew the lines off by heart and were excellent. The audience burst into laughter every time a joke was made on stage; some costumes were hilarious, and some were elegant and mesmerising. All in all, we all agreed that we had a terrific time, and we left smiling. We all worked together to bring the vibrant story of Simba to life.

Visual Arts – Lion King Musical Masks

We made the masks for our performance in our art lessons. Our class performed the song, “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.” Therefore a variety of creatures were chosen, including zebras, flamingos, foxes, and more. I painted my mask as a parrot. Other classes did similar masks, and they all looked amazing up on stage.

We made the masks by cutting out shapes and sticking them on them to represent the animal shape we chose. I chose a zebra because it would be very fun to make. After that we used paint to make a full base layer so that later, we could add the appropriate colours. After that, we added details to define our animal. We are very grateful to Mr. Bowden and Mr. Burns for their guidance and hard work; without you, we could not have succeeded.

The Big Brother Little Brother program kicked off at the start of term, allowing our older Year 10 students to connect with their younger buddies and continue to make a positive impact.

In week one we had Big Brother Little Brother. First, we did our secret handshake and spoke about our holidays. After that, we played the game, two truths and a lie. We also read a magazine about the Guinness World Records. We took turns reading the magazine with our Big Brothers. We learned some interesting world records. We had so much fun that day.

Poetry by Billy Gibbons and Charles Joshua Jemmeson

This week 5 Blue have been analysing poems using the SMILE technique! We examined three poems, ‘Tiger,’ ‘In My Eyes’ and a poem of our choice. We took a deep dive into the deeper meanings of poems and how they can connect to bigger issues in the world. Miss Hunt told us that whatever weird and wacky deep meaning you think of can always be correct as long as you can back it up with evidence.

YEAR 6 ORIENTATION

We are so excited to welcome Year 7 2025 students to the Cadet program in Term 3 2025.

You will get to see our senior cadets in action as they demonstrate their skills in the field and on the Parade Ground. You’ll get to have a play with some of the specialist equipment cadets are trained in for camps. You’ll be provided with afternoon tea and you will have the opportunity to ask lots of questions. No need to bring anything!

This is a compulsory activity for all Year 6 boys enrolled in the Senior School in 2025. Please go to the Parent Portal to complete the Parent Permission slip.

Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 4 events, please refer to the College calendar.

The Lion King Musical

A huge thank you to the whole Waverley College community for supporting us in what was a spectacular Musical.

Mr Jonathon Bowden did an incredible job of including and preparing each student in The Lion King.

We are so grateful for the collaboration with St Catherine’s and for allowing our students to have a co-education experience in the Arts.

Year 6 Graduation – Wednesday 27 November 2024

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

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 Cadet Orientation

We are so excited to welcome Year 7 2025 students to the Cadet program in Term 3 2025.

You will get to see our senior cadets in action as they demonstrate their skills in the field and on the Parade Ground.

You’ll get to have a play with some of the specialist equipment cadets are trained in for camps.

You’ll be provided with afternoon tea and you’ll have the opportunity to ask lots of questions! Further information will be sent out this week.

Sport

Jacob Coleman’s (Year 6) team the Southern Rebels are now the Under 13 National Youth Touch Champions. They completed in Coffs Harbour in Week 10 of last term in some pretty challenging conditions. Well done to Jacob and his team on this amazing achievement!

Congratulations also to Liam Morrissey (Year 5) who competed in the national OzTag competition representing his team, the Orcas.

Home Learning Term 4, Week 3

We offer all students in Year 5 and Year 6 the opportunity to receive free additional support after school to complete 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.

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.

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 disturb others.

Lunchtime Talk

A sincere thank you to Jagger Michael from Year 5 for organising last week’s inspiring Lunchtime Talk with his father, Dr Jake Michael, a high-performance sports coach, and Dylan Littlehales, a para-canoe athlete who recently won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics and has represented Australia in both Tokyo and Rio.

Dylan shared his remarkable journey, detailing his experiences growing up with a congenital disability and the challenges he faced along the way.

Dylan delivered a powerful message about the importance of leveraging support from those around you, pushing your limits, seizing every opportunity, and persevering step by step without giving up. His story is a motivating reminder that determination and resilience can lead to incredible achievements.

5 Indigo

5 Indigo had a fantastic time immersing themselves in the creative process of the Lion King Jr Musical.

They practised their song, “They Live in You,” during music lessons and learned choreography to bring their performance to life. Some students were even given the exciting opportunity to take part in an additional scene.

In Visual Arts, they showcased their artistic talents by creating impressive lion masks by cutting and taping manes, applying base paint coats, and painting intricate designs. It was a memorable and rewarding experience for everyone involved!

Here’s what a few of the 5 Indigo boys had to say when asked about their experience:

“The whole experience has been extraordinary. My favourite part was definitely the dress rehearsal” – Hugo Lehmann

“It’s been really fun to be able to be a part of a wonderful musical and it’s been great to watch the stage and characters come to life” – Sam Jarrett

“It was good to practise and perform using our new acting skills which we learnt in our combined Music and drama lessons” – Atticus Boyle

“The experience was sublime. To experience this an extra co-curricular has been exhilarating” – Samuel Loughrey

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.

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 6 Graduation Celebration

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Home Learning Term 4, Week 2

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.

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.

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.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank all families for another busy and rewarding term. Some highlights from this term have been the wonderful Year 6 Camp, Father’s Day Mass, City 2 Surf, Athletics Carnival, Book Week and Science Week to name only a few.

A huge thank you to Ms Jade Sparks for organising the Fun Run this week. A big thank you to all students and families for raising over $54,000 for our four special charities, Educating the Future, Edmund Rice Camps, RUOK and The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. This is a true example of Faith in Action and I am so proud of the efforts and the heart that went into raising this type of money for charity.

I hope the break provides much needed rest and family time. I look forward to seeing the students return to school in Term 4 renewed and ready to finish the year off strong.

Lion King Jr Musical

The students have been working hard to pull this production together and we are almost there! We will have two performances of the Lion King Jr in Week 2 of Term 4, both on Wednesday, 23 October. There will be a matinee at 11:30am and an evening show at 7pm. We expect the show itself to run for approximately an hour. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at both shows.

Tickets can be purchased here. As there is limited seating, we have had to restrict the number of tickets to two per show per student. You will have until Wednesday 17th October to purchase your allotted tickets. When purchasing via the link above, you will need to use your son’s username as a password. If you are unsure of your child’s username, please see below…

Lastly, students will need to have their costumes organised by the beginning of Term 4. The boys have been painting masks, shields, etc in class as a part of their costume, but will need to arrange clothing to wear in addition to this. You DO NOT need to spend a lot of money on the costume! In fact, we don’t want people to buy onesies, specially designed costumes, etc. We just need them to wear clothing that matches the animal they are portraying. For example, a child playing a zebra might wear a white shirt with black pants; a child playing a rhino would wear grey clothing. If you can’t find pants that match your animal, black pants are fine. Please avoid clothing with large logos, images, etc and keep it as plain as possible. If you are struggling or are unsure, please don’t hesitate to reach out for clarification.

Activism Day

Last week, we celebrated ‘Activism Day,’ which was a real highlight for all of us. We were lucky enough to have three incredible Indigenous sports stars—Cody Walker, Michael O’Loughlin, and Maurice Longbottom—come in to speak to all of Year 5. The students were captivated as these inspiring figures shared their personal stories and experiences in activism. The boys asked excellent questions, and it was clear they took away valuable lessons on how they, too, can make a difference in their communities.

Barker Mini Showdown Basketball Tournament

The Prep 1st basketball team recently competed in a mini 6-team tournament at Barker College, facing tough competition from the start. In our first two games against Knox and St. Augustine’s, we were outplayed and unfortunately lost both matches. After shaking off the rust from a long winter co-curricular season, the team rallied with a strong performance in our final game against Kings, securing a dominant win. This victory showed the potential and promise of what’s to come as we look ahead to future challenges in Term 4!

FunRun

On Wednesday, the Junior School celebrated their FunRun fundraising efforts in a very colourful, bright, wet and fun Colour Run! We were sprayed by the Fire Department and we are very grateful that they could fit us in amongst their busy schedules being first responders. Once the boys were soaked, they got sprayed with loads of coloured paint powder as they ran laps of the course. We had the best time running, singing, and of course sliming the teachers!

Thank you to our parent helpers on the day and to all parents who have been supporting their son’s fundraising efforts over the past weeks. We have fundraised almost $54,000 for our four special charities, Educating the Future, Edmund Rice Camps, RUOK and The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. This is a testament to the Waverley spirit in our boys, and the compassionate, generous nature of our community.

Chess Club Demonstration

NSW Rugby League

Patrick Spencer (6 Gold) played at Leichhardt Oval in the Under 11 Division 1 Rugby League Grand Final the weekend before last. His team, Paddington colts, were undefeated and won the grand final. Patrick was selected by league officials as man of the match. Well done Patrick!

Home Learning Term 4, Week 1

Procedures

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

IPSHA Speakers Challenge

Congratulations to Toby Pounder (Year 5) and Luke Haddock (Year 6) who were the 2024 Junior School Public Speaking champions. In November, they will be representing Waverley College at the 2024 IPSHA Speakers’ Challenge. We wish them all the best as they prepare for the competition.

Lunchtime Talks

I’m thrilled to announce that in Term 4, we will be continuing our Lunchtime Talks!

This initiative, which began a few years ago, is designed to ignite passion and inspiration in the next generation of learners, leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, scientists, and professionals across all industries.

Get ready for an incredible lineup of speakers who will share their insights, experiences, and stories that will motivate students to reach new heights. Each talk is an opportunity to engage with thought leaders and visionaries who are shaping the future. I have included Senior Students who are doing incredible work in the community to join this initiative.

5 Gold in action

In 5 Gold it is all about getting into our routines and making sure we’re improving every single day. Whether it’s reading, writing, or just tackling the day’s challenges, the boys know that even getting 1% better each day adds up to something BIG. We love our writing (IDEAWr) and reading (IDEAR) sessions, where we see daily growth, pushing ourselves to reach new goals and build on what we’ve already learned. It’s great to see how committed the boys are to making progress and really owning their learning journey.

Our focus in English this term has been on activism. The boys have been exploring what it means to stand up for causes they believe in and how they can make a positive impact on the world. From environmental concerns to social justice, we’ve had rich discussions and asked thoughtful questions. It’s been amazing to watch them realise the power of their own voices and how they can contribute to meaningful change. One of our favourite quotes we discovered through our studies was ‘You are never too small to make a difference ‘ by Greta Thunberg.

Diary Dates

Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 3 events, please refer to the College calendar.

A Kinder Word Experience

This week, the Year 6 students were invited to ‘A Kinder World Experience’, an excursion encouraging everyone to speak and always act with kindness. Here is an insight into the excursion from two of the 6 Gold students:

“My experience at the kinder world excursion was fantastic. We got to hear about Rivkys life and how she dealt with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Listening to her story and what she went through made me realise that everyone is going through their own problems. So we should always be kind to one another. Then we participated in many activities like creating an edible smiley face, playing kindness bingo, working together in ball games, playing in the kindness lounge, and decorating gifts and bags for the Sydney Children’s Hospital.

My favourite activity was decorating bags for children in hospitals. I liked this becuase we could decorate the bag however we wanted to and write kind and encouraging things on the bag. Then we got to put gifts in the bag. Each bag got a Lego set, pencils and pens, a bubble wand, and a book. We also got to write cards to the doctors and nurses who work so hard 24/7. Overall this was a very valuable experience to learn about teamwork and kindness.”

“This week, Year 6 went to the “A Kinder World” experience. After walking down Flood Street we arrived at Yeshiva College. After being greeted by the staff members we went inside where Rivky, the host, welcomed us and split us into three teams correlating with our classes. She then told us an unfortunate story about her life, how a disease a disease called jjuvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis made her have to take medicine, which in turn, made her feel self-conscious about the medicine’s side effects. She told how all the kids made fun of her, and how she began to lie and steal making the biggest mistake of her life, not taking her medicine, which left her fingers bent and crooked. Even though she suffered so much she said that her fingers are a reminder of her struggles and her life.

After that we split up, the first activity for Team Blue, my team was to make an edible smiley face to support positivity. We then played some fun bingo with positive words. The second activity was the ball pattern game outside.We had to stand in a circle and pass the ball to everyone, but we could only pass to someone who hadn’t had the ball. When we did that we would pass the ball to the leader and continue the cycle, except we added more balls into the mix for an extra challenge.

Everyone’s favourite activity, the kindness lounge, was next. After watching a video on kindness we were allowed to chill out. I played some air hockey with my friend Thomas and then some Super Smash Bros. Returning to the starting area we did the final activity, packing gift bags for sick children. We decorated a bag with stickers and wrote encouraging messages for the kids and then filled the bags with Lego, bubbles, a set of pencils, and a writing book. We also wrote handwritten letters to doctors thanking them for their work. After finishing all the activities we returned to the starting area where Rivky talked to use about kindness.

This was easily one of my favourite excursions and an experience that we will never forget.”

Junior Sport

Click on the link under ‘Training’ heading for the Term 4 Training Schedule.

Please keep an eye on the weekly fixtures which will be sent out from Week 1 Term 4.

FunRun

The FunRun ‘Big Show’ event is now less than a week away (Wednesday, 25 September) and we are so excited to have all students at Waverley Park to celebrate the fundraising with our Colour Run.

The Colour Run will be taking place between 10am and 12pm at Waverley Park. It will involve students running around the marked track through colour spraying sections and giant inflatables.

There will be an awards ceremony and staff members will be slimed at the end of the event. Parents are warmly welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you there.

Once the event concludes, teachers will walk their class back to school for a sausage sizzle lunch catered for by the Junior School. Parents may take their sons home following the lunch by signing out with the students’ classroom teacher.

We are looking forward to celebrating our incredible efforts in fundraising for our four special charities:

Home Learning

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.

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.

Write a Book in a Day

The Junior School boys participated in the “Write a Book in a Day” competition.

This engaging event invites teams of students to unleash their creativity and teamwork skills by writing and illustrating a complete book in a day.

With unique parameters and specific words to incorporate into their stories, the boys collaborated closely, transforming their imaginative ideas into a finished product that will be donated to children in hospitals across Australia.

This initiative fosters creativity and supports a great cause, as all funds raised will contribute to vital cancer research through The Kids’ Cancer Project.

The Junior School boys learnt valuable lessons in collaboration, problem-solving, and the power of storytelling, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

A huge shout out to Asher Thomasyu (Year 12) studying Advanced English || and preparing for the HSC who popped in to give the boys some words of wisdom and Mr William Roberts for facilitating the day.

Year 6 Team L-R Alex O’Brien, Sam Fisher, Sam Garrett, Thomas Taylor, Luke Haddock & Finn Constable.

Year 5 Team L-R Jack Bird, Leo Petit, Hugo Lehmann, Samuel Loughrey, Toby Pounder, Freddie Saville and Silas Murphy

Science

Year 5 students have honed their scientific inquiry skills through hands-on experiments, while also delving into the fascinating world of Mars rovers in their science tech lessons.

Meanwhile, Year 6 students have been experimenting with materials and reactions, culminating in the creation of borax crystals. They have also challenged their creativity and problem-solving abilities by designing a sustainable ocean cleanup device in their science tech class. Term 3 has also seen students collaborate in co-educational lessons with St. Catherines students, conducting experiments in the Junior School science lab and attending an upcoming coding competition at St. Catherine’s Junior School.

Finally, Science Week came to a close with a celebration of our young talents, as the winners of the coding and colouring competitions were announced and honoured.

Diary Dates

Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 3 events, please refer to the College calendar.

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 Mathematics.

Parent’s Association – Year 6 End of Year Event

Primary School Leadership Forum

Last Friday, Jack Morahan Saliba (5 Orange Class Captain) & Hayden Greenberg (5 Blue Class Captain) were invited to participate in a Leadership Forum with the Federal Member of Parliament, Ms Allegra Spender, to discuss important issues within our local community. The boys were engaged with student leaders from other schools within the Wentworth Electorate and were given many opportunities to voice their opinions. I am glad to say that not only did they enjoy the experience, they also represented our school remarkably well.

R U OK? DAY – Cake Stall

The R U OK? Day organisation plays an important part of the Waverley College community. Today we were fortunate enough to hear from Gus Worland, media personality and founder of the Gotcha4Life Foundation in 2017. He talked about the importance of mental fitness as well as social connectedness, and the need to be able to let others know when you are not feeling okay.

To continue our support of R U OK? Day, a cake stall was held at recess and lunch on Friday in the Junior School. We are pleased to say that we raised $$$$. Special thanks to all of our families who supported in the donation of cakes and other delicious treats.

Learning Support

Our wonderful Learning Support Department of Ms Fitzgerald and Mrs Edwards continue to provide exceptional dedication and expertise to our students. Their commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment is truly commendable.

Ethics Olympiad

Congratulations to our Ethics Team who competed in an Olympiad on Tuesday against other schools. Yr 5 received a top 10 finish and yr 6 received wonderful feedback from the judges. Both teams represented the school proudly with intelligent and respectful discourse.

Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee

The Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee 2024 was conducted across our classes recently. Congratulations to the students who achieved top placings in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, showcasing their dedication and impressive spelling skills!

Junior Sport

Click on the link under ‘Training’ heading for the Term 4 Training Schedule.

Please keep an eye on the weekly fixtures which will be sent out from Week 1 Term 4.

Winter Co-curricular Awards Assembly

During Week 9, we will be holding a Junior School Winter Co-curricular Awards Assembly during Period 6 on Tuesday 17th September. This assembly is for students only due to capacity in our Auditorium. Students who missed presentation nights will receive their trophies. We will also acknowledge other co-curricular activities that students have participated in, and announce Athletics Age Champions.

Around the Grounds

Marley Fuller (Year 5) won the MVP for his state champion U12 Comets team on Friday night. Congratulations Marley!

FunRun

The FunRun ‘Big Show’ event is now less than 2 weeks away (Wednesday, 25 September) and we are so excited to have all students at Waverley Park to celebrate the fundraising with our Colour Run.

The Colour Run will be taking place between 10am and 12pm at Waverley Park. It will involve students running around the marked track through colour spraying sections and giant inflatables. There will be an awards ceremony and staff members will be slimed at the end of the event. Parents are warmly welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you there. Once the event concludes, teachers will walk their class back to school for a sausage sizzle lunch catered for by the Junior School. Parents may take their sons home following the lunch by signing out with the students’ classroom teacher. All other students will be dismissed from the Junior School at 3pm.

We are looking forward to celebrating our incredible efforts in fundraising for our four special charities:

SCIENCE WEEK 2024

The Junior School boys had an absolute blast during Science Week! Participating in a variety of fun and interactive activities, they explored the 2024 theme ‘Species Survival’ while fostering teamwork and creativity. The enthusiasm was visible as students took part in hands-on experiments in class, The Great Big Science Show, lunchtime experiment workshops, a colouring competition and an exciting coding task, making it a memorable week for everyone involved.

Home Learning

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.

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.

5 Orange – Class Item

This term, 5 Orange have been working hard to develop their persuasive writing skills. They have explored a range of techniques that can be utilised to make one’s persuasive writing stronger. 5 Orange have also read and listened to famous activists such as Greta Thunberg and Martin Luther King Jr who put these techniques to great use. Students are looking forward to choosing their own cause to write about and put these persuasive writing techniques into action. In doing so we will utilise the fantastic platform that is Writer’s Toolbox. We absolutely love the feedback that it provides us and we love to watch our writing strength score grow.

In Mathematics, we have been focusing on angles, position, 2D shapes, and fractions. The students have enjoyed participating in hands-on activities to consolidate their understanding of these concepts. 5 Orange has also fallen in love with the website 99Math, which provides fun, interactive, topic-specific math quizzes that help us transfer knowledge from our short-term memory to long-term memory. We understand how important having a growth mindset is in mathematics and we live by this quote from Winston Churchill:

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

Our class has also been busy preparing for the upcoming Junior School Fun Run. The students are excited to participate in this event and raise money for four worthy causes: Educating the Future, Indigenous Literacy Foundation, RUOK and Edmund Rice Camps. We are also super excited about the upcoming school musical Lion King Jr and we loved the process of recording our song with Mr Bowden.

Diary Dates

Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 3 events, please refer to the College calendar.

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 Science.

Science Year 5

Science Year 6

Year 6 Retreat Day

Today our Year 6 students were involved in their annual retreat day. The day began with the students attending the morning Mass at Mary Immaculate Church allowing them to reflect on their own lives and bring them closer to God. The rest of the day focused on themes of friendship, community and leadership. All activities were led by our Year 11 students including defining qualities that make good leaders, delving deeper into the history of our Houses and activities that asked students to step outside their comfort zone and step up to the challenge.

To conclude the day, they participated in some House team-building games, including Kick Tennis, allowing for some friendly competition and a whole lot of enjoyment.

Mr Steve Ghattas
Assistant Director of Junior School / Identity & Student Formation
sghattas@waverley.nsw.edu.au

Fitness Club

Toiling away on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon whilst working up a sweat, our students at the Junior School have been thriving in our new Fitness Club. The boys have been participating in a variety of exercises across four separate groups on both days.

The boys are all relishing the opportunity to stay fit in the weeks after the Winter Sports Season, getting their heart rates going and enjoying quality time with their peers with some lovely spring weather.

Continually growing from strength to strength, with fitness goals both personal and shared, we are proud of the enormous efforts being put in by all the students and staff members involved.

Winter Co-Curricular Awards Assembly

During Week 9, we will be holding a Junior School Winter Co-curricular Awards Assembly (date & time to be confirmed). Here students who missed presentation nights will receive their trophies. We will also acknowledge other co-curricular activities that students have participated in, and announce Athletics Age Champions.

Around the Grounds

Kai Freeman and Teddy Walker, both from Year 6, were selected by Hoops Capital to represent their Sydney Kings and Flames Youth League teams in a special halftime activation during the pre-season game between the Sydney Kings and the NZ Breakers at the Quay Centre, Sydney Olympic Park. They had an incredible experience playing on the court in front of a packed crowd and enjoyed the unique opportunity to interact closely with the Sydney Kings players.

Uncle Dean’s Learning on Country Workshop

On Thursday, Uncle Dean led a Learning on Country workshop at the Junior School, for students and teachers to connect to Country through artefacts, story telling, knowledge sharing and cultural mentoring from a local Aboriginal elder, Uncle Dean. In Aboriginal culture, Country is not only the land, the waterways and the skies, but all living things. Connecting to and caring for Country fosters a sense of belonging by connecting us to where we are, the people, animals and plants around us.

During this workshop we got to pass around boomerangs, digging sticks, spears, clap sticks, didgeridoos, message sticks, possum skins and model canoes and hand-woven ropes made from stringy bark trees. All the boys enjoyed touching, hearing and looking at these cultural artefacts while listening to stories.

“NSW schools can ensure successful and sustainable learning outcomes for all students by working in partnership with their local Aboriginal community… Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures is a Learning across the curriculum priority.” (New South Wales Education Standards Authority)

We are grateful for the wisdom, knowledge sharing and storytelling that Uncle Dean has offered us, helping us engage with community and deepen our understanding of Aboriginal culture.

FunRun

The FunRun ‘Big Show’ event is now less than 3 weeks away (Wednesday, 25 September) and we are so excited to have all students at Waverley Park to celebrate the fundraising with our Colour Run.

The Colour Run will be taking place between 10am and 12pm at Waverley Park. It will involve students running around the marked track through colour spraying sections and giant inflatables. There will be an awards ceremony and staff members will be slimed at the end of the event. Parents are warmly welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you there. Once the event concludes, teachers will walk their class back to school for a sausage sizzle lunch catered for by the Junior School. Dismissal information will be sent out in next week’s Nurrunga.

We are looking forward to celebrating our incredible efforts in fundraising for our four special charities:

Ms Jade Sparks
Assistant Director of Co-curricular (Junior School)
jsparks@waverley.nsw.edu.au

Home Learning

Procedures

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 disturb others.

Year 5 Public Speaking Finals 2024

This week, we had the Year 5 Public Speaking Competition. All the boys put in an incredible amount of effort, with one stand-out student taking home the trophy!

Well done to all the finalists, and thank you to Ms Alice Curtis, Mr Jack Wachtel, and James Peate for adjudicating the finals.

Congratulations to our finalists Harry Maley, Spencer Murphy, Cooper Green, Jensen Honey, Tristan Francis and our Public Speaking Champion 2024 Toby Pounder.

Class Item – 6 Orange

In Year 6, our students are diving into the unit “Make Yourself Heard,” where they are encouraged to take a stand on issues that matter to them and communicate their thoughts effectively to a wider audience. Our focus this term has been on social justice issues, particularly those affecting marginalised communities, such as refugees and asylum seekers.

In 6 Orange, we have been deeply engaged with the graphic novel “Illegal”, written by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin and illustrated by Giovanni Rigano. This powerful story follows a young boy from Ghana named Ebo, who embarks on a perilous journey across the Sahara, through the dangerous streets of Tripoli, and across the sea in search of a safer, more hopeful life in Italy. Our students have been creating reflective journals that not only capture their emotional responses to Ebo’s journey but also explore the unique techniques used in graphic novels. Through this work, the boys are gaining a deeper understanding of empathy and are recognising just how fortunate we are to live where we do.

Diary Dates

Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 3 events, please refer to the College calendar.

Father’s Day Mass

Thank you to the fathers, grandfathers and anyone who is like a father for attending our special Mass today. We were blessed with a warm day as we start our transition towards Spring. These events are so important to our students as they get a chance to spend quality time with their loved ones.

Thank you to Mr Ghattas for organising our special day and to Gene Ross for speaking about his experience of being a dad.

Father’s Day Stall

A huge thank you to the Parents’ Association for organising the opportunity for our students to buy gifts for Father’s Day this year on campus. There was so much joy in the room as students were able to select a special gift for their dads or male figures in their lives.

Lion King Musical – 23 October

We are excited to announce the date for our Lion King Musical which will be on 23 October. The musical itself will be performed twice on October 23, with a matinee and evening performance confirmed. Rehearsals for our production of the Lion King Jr are well underway, with the girls from St Catherine’s joining us regularly on Fridays. There will be more information on tickets available soon.

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 Digital Technologies and English.

Night Patrol Donations

Once a month, as part of the Social Justice program, our Year 11 students will hit the streets to feed the homeless men and women of Sydney. This initiative is run by the St Vincent de Paul Society and gives the students an insight into the vast array of people (children, teens & adults from varying backgrounds) who are homeless and the journey that each of them are on. As this face to face experience is not suitable for our Junior School students, we are asking assistance in the form of donations We are asking 5 Orange & 6 Orange students for the following donations for the next Night Patrol on Monday 2nd September:

Fresh Fruit – Banana, Apples, Oranges (to be brought in on Monday, 2 September)

Packet noodles, Packets of chips, Poppers (to be brought in on or before Monday, 2 September)

Athletics Invitationals and IPSHA Carnival

Congratulations to our Athletics Squad who have attended a number of Athletics events over the past week. Last Friday, boys attended Riverview to compete in the BPSSA Athletics Invitational, winning Waverley 2nd place at shot put and taking home many other impressive results!

Tom Pendleton at BPSSA Athletics Invitational – 2nd place in Shot Put

The squad then attended Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre on Saturday, the following day, and won 2nd place in the Junior Relay and 3rd place in the Senior relay. Congratulations to the entire squad who did really well on the day.

The IPSHA Athletics Carnival took place this Wednesday, with our boys representing Waverley extremely well, unphased by the heat. We competed against 56 schools at the carnival. There were a total of 1589 individual competitors in a total of 2768 starts. Our Waverley boys should be very proud of themselves. A special congratulations to the boys who have been selected to represent IPSHA at CIS Athletics, and we wish them all the best.

CIS Rugby

Congratulations to our Year 6 Waverley boys who competed in the CIS team at the NSWPSSA Championship for Rugby Union. Taj Cooke, Harry Minards and Fergus Samba Hoare represented the College with pride at Wagga Wagga last week. They won 3 out of 3 games on the first day, made it to the semi finals on the second day, and finished the tour by winning Bronze. Amazing work – go Waves!

CIS Rugby Union – Harry Minards, Taj Cooke, Fergus Samba Hoare

Clubs

We have launched our OzTag Competition this week, with a round robin of over 100 boys teamed up to play in a friendly competition during lunch times until the end of term.

We have also begun our Fitness Club after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, keeping our staff and students busy and active!

Thank you to all the staff supporting these extra-curricular experiences for the boys.

Home Learning

Procedures

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

Debating

Last week the debaters had tough competition and a tough topic. Both Waverley teams put forward strong arguments and presented their cases clearly and firmly rebutting the St Catherine’s team’s cases. The boys did themselves and Waverley very proud. Both teams won their debate!

I would like to thank our Year 10 mentor Dante Fearn for his continued support at home debates and training sessions.

Every training session was packed with tips and activities to help the junior team develop their debating skills.

As part of our Book Week celebrations, we welcomed author Reece Carter. An emerging talent in children’s literature, Reece inspired students with his passion for storytelling and creativity.

Reece shared his journey as a writer, highlighting the importance of imagination in crafting unique characters and stories. His presentation encouraged the boys to explore their creativity and consider writing as a means of expression and never to give up.

Reece’s visit was a wonderful reminder of the magic of reading and the power of storytelling in shaping young minds.

Book Week Competition Winners – Reading is Magic

Thank you to all the Junior School students who entered one or both, Book Week competitions.

This year, I received an impressive array of over 60 entries, showcasing the writing styles of Year 5 & 6 students. Mr William Roberts Head of Library Services & Applied Philosophy had a tough job judging the writing submissions, see the winners below.

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded Outstanding Achievement in Poetry Writing.

Most of the world’s knowledge has been captured in text for future generations to unlock through reading

All ages have the ability to engage with the writer through text and experience the magic of their world

Giants, dragons and even the occasional wizard can take the reader to places without limits and let all of our senses run wild

Can you imagine how peaceful and great the world could be if everyone had the chance to read and dream.

Flip the page here, flip the page there, you’ll find this magic is everywhere.

Action, adventure, fantasy or fact I could rest here all day and read books to back.

Murder or mystery, thrillers or history, I could sit in a nook devouring a book.

Chapter books or picture books, comics galore you can always read a book whether rich or poor.

You can escape in a book where rather you would be the magic in books is for you and me.

Thank you to Mrs Jenna Turnbull Innovation Coordinator & Visual Arts Teacher & Mrs Natalie Oates Head of Visual Arts for judging the Visual Arts competition.

Outstanding use of pencil. The colour layering and tonal control in the portrait is sophisticated. Being able to capture the emotion and engagement in the facial expression that books bring us all is wonderful. A very well-planned and executed work.

A Surreal composition with all elements of the drawing so well planned and considered. Outstanding use of colour and detail throughout the work.

The judges said:
Great use of colour and blending in the background of the work. Creative use of the book in the foreground and all the imaginative creatures coming from literature.

The judges said:
Unique response to the ‘Reading is Magic’ theme. An incredible amount of skill and precision in the embossed text and pattern making. A very special book mark for any lover of reading.

Clever response to the theme of ‘Reading is Magic’ and this work does have a little bit of Magic embedded.

Well-balanced composition of colour and imagery throughout. Dexter has considered and drawn each object well with a clear link to the theme.

This Term in 5 Red there has been an immense presence of strength and commitment on multiple fronts. The boys have all been toiling hard, putting their best foot forward and reaping the benefits of the strong foundations laid out from the early stages of the year.

Each learner has shown tremendous accountability towards achieving goals and entering the classroom with purpose. The boys are thriving and flourishing inside and outside of the classroom with a whole heap of positive contributions being made to our immediate and broader communities.

Continually building relationships, the start of lifelong friendships, we are very proud of all that we have accomplished so far. Join us by viewing a small snapshot of what we have been up to this Term. A video presentation put together by 5 Red’s very own Ollie Forde.

Diary Dates

Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 3 events, please refer to the College calendar.

Father’s Day Stall – Parents Association

Next Wednesday, 28 August (Year 5) and Thursday, 29 August (Year 6) the boys will have the opportunity to choose a special gift for a remarkable man in their life from a range of gifts.

The boys will enjoy a shopping experience at the Father’s Day stall this year instead of an online event. They will select a gift sourced from our Waverley and local community. Gifts such as, water bottles, insulated cups, glasses, socks, mugs, hats, cookie boxes and more will be available to purchase.

Gifts will range from $10 to $40 and boys will be able to pay with cash or card on the day and take their purchase home with them that day.

Boys will be able to purchase just one gift to begin with and if numbers of gifts permit, they will be invited back if they wish to purchase a second gift.

Father’s Day Mass & BBQ – Final Reminder

Fathers, step-dads, uncles, grandfathers and special men who are like fathers in the lives of Waverley College students, are invited to accompany their boys to a special Father’s Day Mass in honour of fathers everywhere.

This will be held on Friday 30th August, beginning at 12:00pm. A BBQ Lunch will follow, which will be held in the Junior School.

Please click on the invitation below to RSVP for this wonderful occasion .If you have not yet done so, could you please RSVP HERE as soon as possible.

Part of the Father’s Day celebration will include a slideshow. Can I please ask that you send through a photo of your son(s) with their fathers/grandfathers if you would like a photo included in this presentation. This needs to be emailed no later than Monday, 26 August. Please send through all photos to liturgy@waverley.nsw.edu.au

Matthew Talbot Winter Appeal

Matthew Talbot Hostel helps over 40,000 Sydney men each year in providing accommodation, health, counselling and employment assistance. Waverley has had a long history of boys volunteering in their kiosk in Woolloomooloo.

Home Starter Kit Items: these are prepared and distributed to the men when they move out of the Hostel into more settled accommodation. New items are ideal, but used/clean items in good condition are also fine.

Items desired as new, or very good condition: Warm Winter Jackets, Mens Tracksuit Pants, Long Sleeve Polo shirts or Long Sleeve T-shirts;

Items required to be new: Gloves , Underpants (Large or XL size), Socks (calf / mid-length in white sports or any colour)

All items can be brought to either the Senior School Wellbeing Centre or Junior school reception in weeks 3-6 between August 5-29.

Night Patrol Donations

Fresh Fruit – Banana, Apples, Oranges (to be brought in on Monday 2nd September)

Packet noodles, Packets of chips, Poppers (to be brought in on or before Monday 2nd September)

Junior Sport Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Athletics Carnival

Last Friday the Junior School held its own Athletics Carnival at Sylvania Waters Athletics Track and we had a blast! The boys got so involved in all the track and field events, and the house spirit was high. Congratulations to all who participated and made it such a special day. A special mention to the 26 students who were selected as the Junior School Athletics Squad and good luck to their next events at the two Invitational Carnivals this Friday and Saturday and the IPSHA Athletics Carnival next week. Final House Points from the day were as follows:

Term 3 Clubs

We are offering a range of extra clubs this term to help keep students occupied between Winter and Summer Sport. I am excited to share each club’s convenor details below, should you require further information.

FunRun

Another amazing FunRun update: the Junior School has raised well over $26,000 for our four amazing charities! This is an incredible achievement and I am so excited to smash our goal of $50,000 over the remaining five weeks:

More information regarding the Colour Run will come out prior to the event. Save the date of Wednesday 25th September, when we will be hosting our FunRun Colour Run at Waverley Park during school hours. Keep up the amazing fundraising efforts, boys!

Year 6 Camp

The Year 6 camp at The Collaroy Centre was an unforgettable experience for the students, filled with laughter, adventure, and camaraderie. From the moment they arrived, excitement was in the air as they explored the beautiful surroundings and participated in a wide range of activities. Thank you to everyone who made the Camp such a success!

Kendall Robinson

The Year Six Camp to The Collaroy Centre was a great success, with students and staff enjoying the time away from the formal school environment. A big thank you to Ms Sparks and the fantastic teachers for looking after the students so well. The weather was perfect and the students were able to have experiences that will last a lifetime.

Ellis Cario

Overall a great experience there were a variety of things we got to do, everything was incredible including the food, beverages, as well as night and beach games.

Billy Irvine

My favourite thing about the camp was the activities such as high ropes, the giant swing and laser tag. I think the scariest thing was abseiling because you had to completely lean back over a cliff from ten meters up.

Home Learning

Procedures

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

EXAM TIMETABLE TERM 3

All ICAS exams will be sat before school in the Learning Hub. Please ensure that your son has a charged laptop and he is on time for each ICAS exam.

Pre-loved, Pop-up Bookshop

A huge thank you to all the families who donated books for the pre-loved, pop-up bookshop.

There will be another opportunity for the students to purchase books in Week 6. The date will be confirmed and communicated to the boys.

Writing Workshop Year 5 & 6

Writing a story continuously is a fun way to work collaboratively, constructively, critically and creatively. The students in Year 5 and Year 6 showed many strong writing skills, especially when working under pressure with time constraints. I’m looking forward to reading the finished stories and sharing them with the boys.

A special thank you to Mr William Roberts who supported the Year 5 Writing Workshop.

Diary Dates

Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 3 events, please refer to the College calendar.

Matthew Talbot Appeal

Items desired as new, or very good condition: Warm Winter Jackets, Mens Tracksuit Pants, Long Sleeve Polo shirts or Long Sleeve T-shirts;

Items required to be new: Gloves , Underpants (Large or XL size), Socks (calf / mid-length in white sports or any colour)

All items can be brought to either the Senior School Wellbeing Centre or Junior school reception in weeks 3-6 between August 5-29.

Father’s Day Mass & BBQ

This will be held on Friday 30th August, beginning at 12:00pm. A BBQ Lunch will follow, which will be held in the Junior School.

Fathers Day Mass – Friday 30 August 2024 – Mary Immaculate Church – Request for Photos

This needs to be emailed no later than Monday 26th August. Please send through all photos to liturgy@waverley.nsw.edu.au

Junior Sport Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Winter Sport Wrap

Well done to every Junior School student on their efforts over the weather-interrupted winter season.

The boys managed to get 6/10 rounds in (AFL squeezing in 7) despite rain showing up with the worst timing after a teaser of a sunny Friday.

Players showed grit and determination to do their best each game, making our Waves community proud.

Our amazing coaches have done a wonderful job at developing the skills and character of each player, and we are grateful to them.

Thank you to all the families for helping your sons make the most of the season, driving in the rain, braving the cold and managing the early morning cancellations. And especially for sharing beautiful team photos with me each week. Keep them coming!

I look forward to Summer Sport recommencing in Term 4, where we pick up where we left off in Term 1, beginning with Round 7 on Saturday, 19 October.

FunRun

Congratulations to the entire Junior School, who have raised well over $20,000 in the first week of launching our FunRun! This is a phenomenal achievement and I am so excited to smash our goal over the remaining six weeks for our four special charities:

All of the boys have been lit up by this initiative and have taken it upon themselves to raise as many funds as possible for our charities. Keep it up boys!

Rosario Squadrito and Aleks Peric (Year 5) set up a lemonade stand raising money for their FunRun. They raised $150 each which is amazing!

Year 6 Camp

We are fast approaching our exciting Year 6 Camp! Please read through the attachment sent on the App for all the details. Boys will be told their cabin and activity groups on their bus on Monday. We have planned a wonderful 3 days and look forward to spending some quality time with the students outside of the classroom.

A friendly reminder to drop off any medication to Ms Sanchez at Reception as soon as possible, clearly labelled with your son’s name and dosage.

Please let your son’s classroom teacher know if you have any questions or concerns.

Home Learning

Procedures

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

EXAM TIMETABLE TERM 3

All ICAS exams will be sat before school in the Learning Hub. Please ensure that your son has a charged laptop and he is on time for each ICAS exam.

Book Week Guest Author – Reece Carter

Reece Carter will be Waverley’s guest author for Book Week on Friday, 23 August.

Reece is an up-and-coming author who fell in love with writing stories when he was a young reader himself, Reece wants to help the next generation of storytellers reach into the quirkiest corners of their imaginations, so they might dream up characters and larger-than-life stories of their own.

Reece’s visit aims to inspire students to grow their imaginations – and to think big!

Debating Kambala v Waverley

Both Waverley teams put forward strong arguments and presented their cases clearly and firmly rebutting the Kambala team’s cases on the topic ‘That we should ban takeaway food.’

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, collaborating, critical thinking, connecting and communicating

I would like to express my gratitude to the parents for their support in transporting the boys to and from their debates and for their encouragement throughout the season. Special thanks to Dante Fearn for his ongoing mentorship of the boys. The boys and I feel very fortunate to have this support.

Book Week Competitions

Mr. William Roberts, Head of Library Services and Applied Philosophy Teacher, will face a challenging task in judging the Poetry submissions, While, Ms. Jenna Turnbull, Innovation Coordinator and Visual Arts Teacher, along with Mrs. Natalie Oats, Head of Visual Arts, will also have a tough role in judging the creative art pieces that interpret the theme ‘Reading Is Magic.’

Winners will be announced in Week 6. Good luck to all the students who entered.

Pre-loved, Pop-up Bookshop

A huge thank you to all the families who donated books for the pre-loved, pop-up bookshop.

6 Gold

The students in 6 Gold have had an amazing start to Term 3. They have settled into their learning routines and are thoroughly enjoying the subject content across the different Key Learning Areas.

Our focus in English is, ‘Make Yourself Heard’. Students have been reading various stories of refugees and asylum seekers that have sought a safer place, after conditions in their home country have become unliveable. In one of the tasks, students were asked to put themselves in the shoes of one of the characters and describe what the journey would have been like. Here are a couple of examples:

“We waited in suspense for the next few minutes. Mom’s eyes were watering with tears and I could see the struggle in her. She had lived in Afghanistan for over 50 years and now she had to make a decision; whether to leave all her loved ones and precious belongings behind to go to Australia, or to stay but possibly die. Eventually, Mom spoke. “We’ll go.”

“Welcome aboard,” said the captain as he stuck a hand out pointing to the boat. Slowly but surely, we trudged over to the boat still unsure if this was the right decision. The boat looked far from safe with paint and wood falling off the sides. On board another crew member greeted us and showed us to our quarters below deck. It was a small, cramped space crowded with people all the way from babies to seniors. My mind still couldn’t get around how we were doing this. The boat reeked of vomit and stinky, unshowered people. I wandered my way around the boat, weaving in and out of many other refugees, and eventually I found the sleeping quarters. I lay down on my hammock and let my heavy eyelids close.

When I awoke I could heard the soft sound of rain pattering on the walls outside. I clambered out of the ripped, soggy hammock and made my way upstairs. I was stilled amazed at the mass of refugees onboard. “Mom?!” I cried out. She was nowhere to be seen. “MOM!!!” This time I said it with a tinge of anger in my voice. my head started spinning. My senses overloaded. The rocking boat was making me sick and even worse was the smell of baby vomit in the air. This boat was quite literally a living hell. Had we made the right choice?”

Mum sat on the beach while the captain was waiting, she had a drop of sweat roll down her cheek. We all waited silently. I started to think about what would happen if we stayed, we might get hurt or trapped somewhere. I also thought about what would happen if we got on the boat, it could sink, we could get hijacked or we could even make it to the country that dad made sound so good. The captain was about to leave when mum stood up and said “said we are going”. We all got up and got onto the creaky boat, I was scared but I knew my mum would always make the right decision. Crowded, hungry and hopeful, mum looked like she was making friends as me and Hussien hid under her dress waiting for some sort of food to end up in front of us.

Mum was talking to another woman who looked about the same age as her, she had brown eyes and black hair, she was quite tall. We were about two days into the long journey. I hadn’t eaten and Mum had made good friends with a lady. Her name is Arwa and she is from a place near where i’m from. She is really nice and brought some bread with her that she shared between our empty stomachs. “Land ahead!” A man shouted, waking up almost everyone. I stood up and over the edge of the boat I could see land and a dock in the distance. With the smell of of a welcoming home I knew we had made it.

Nicholson	Rufus	6 Orange	1st Place JS
Taylor	Thomas	6 Gold	2nd Place JS
Buchanan	Arlo	6 Indigo	3rd Place Yr 6
Fisher	Samuel	6 Orange	4th Place Yr 6
Hagley	Liam	6 Indigo	5th Place Yr 6
Johnson	Oliver	6 Indigo	6th Place Yr 6
Sheehy	Thomas	6 Red	7th Place Yr 6

Satya	Joshua	5 Orange	1st Place Yr 5
Honey	Jensen	5 Orange	2nd Place Yr 5
Grantham	Henry	5 Blue	3rd Place Yr 5
Guille	Jack	5 Indigo	4th Place Yr 5
Murphy	Spencer	5 Gold	5th Place Yr 5
Gibbons	Billy	5 Blue	6th Place Yr 5

WEEK	START TIME	DATE	ICAS EXAM
6B	8:00 am	Wednesday 28 August	Mathematics

WEEK	START TIME	DATE	ICAS EXAM
5A	7:30 am	Thursday 22 August	Science

6B	8:00 am	Wednesday 28 August	Mathematics