On Tuesday 12 November, Waverley College participated in round 2 of the Theatresports School Challenge (TSC).
I could not have been prouder of our team – Cooper Firth (yr 7), Sebastian Karhan (yr 7), Kaspar Emmanouilidis (yr 7) and Gabriel Wright (yr 7).
For those unfamiliar with Theatresports, it is a challenging competitive drama improvisation competition.
The team competes in games in a team of up to 5 players. The players are given a prompt (such as a location or activity) and have approximately zero seconds to prepare a scene for that prompt.
Scores are given to the team out of five based on their technique, entertainment and narrative.
Our team played the games “I love you” (prompt: at the time zone arcade), “Inner Song” (prompt: school camp) and “Time Warp” (prompt: at a funeral).
They had to show great adaptability in their choice of games, as each game can only be played twice in a round. Waverley unfortunately had to go with our second game choice twice as we were later in the round.
However, the team impressed judges with their work, being the first team of the round to pick a musical game with “Inner Song”, which is performed so rarely that it caused an audible surprise from the audience.
This game in particular generated a few laughs, as the students referenced some of their own experiences toughing it out as opposed to teachers on school camps.
Whilst I can’t repeat their one-liners here, I will admit that an occasional coffee may have manifested for me at a school camp.
When asked about their experience of the TSC, our team proudly exclaimed that it as fun and they loved the collaboration.
I’m sure we’re going to see much more of Cooper, Gabriel, Kaspar, and Sebastian in future Theatresports performances.
You will see them next year in our College production of Little Shop of Horrors, and are also hoping to start an improvisation club next year to continue to hone and share our skills with audiences more regularly.
Theatresports runs as a co-curricular activity on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.
If interested, please contact Mr Hall. He can be reached on shall@waverley.nsw.edu.au, or haunting the maths staffroom.
Come along and enjoy a Christmas Music Concert to be held in the College Chapel!
You’ll have the pleasure of enjoying performances by the College Choir, Chamber Choir, Cliff Goodchild Concert Band, Jazz Bands, Brass Ensemble, Year 8 Rock Band, Year 10 Rock Band, Guitar Ensemble and Soloists.
Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Waverley College Chapel
Limited seats so please RSVP here.
This is a night where we come together to celebrate and enjoy musical performances from the various groups, ensembles and students of the Junior School.
The festival will take place in the Performing Arts Centre at the Senior School from 6pm on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The evening will feature performances from the:
Students will need to arrive at the PAC by 5:30pm at the latest to tune up, prepare, dressed in full academic uniform. The event is non ticketed.
The Music Supporters’ Group will be putting on a Supper Service with a choice of hot & cold food items, along with beverages available for purchase before the event from 5:00pm in the PAC Foyer. Bring the family and enjoy the night. Cash or EFTPOS will be available.
It would be greatly appreciated for catering purposes if you can fill in the form advising how many will be in attendance: JS Music Festival Attendance Form
Please reach out if you need further information or clarification. You are welcome to contact Mrs Kossenberg regarding the Music Supporter’s Group by E: kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au or Ph: 9369 0623.
We look forward to seeing you there for a wonderful evening of music!
Congratulations to Year 10 Photography and Digital Media student William Anstis on receiving the senior category award for Highly Commended – for his portrait photograph “Watching Over Me”.
William was presented his award by the Woollahra Mayor, judged by photographer Alina Gozina and cinematographer Luke Doolan.
Woollahra Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize has been running since 1994, showcasing a broad range of images and short films from thousands of students over the years. The annual competition and exhibition, with cash prizes totalling more than $2,000, is a local celebration of creative expressions by our young and talented high school students.
The Woollahra Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize 2024 will be exhibited at the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf from Thursday 24 October to Sunday 10 November 2024.
The Waverley College Music Department started off Term 4 with a stunning Brass Music Recital on Thursday, 17 October. Held in the Recital Room of the Performing Arts Centre, the event showcased the exceptional talents of the College’s young musicians.
A diverse and appreciative audience, including parents, staff, and students, enjoyed an evening of captivating brass music. The recital featured a variety of performances from soloists and duos to the Waverley College Brass Ensemble.
Students under the guidance of Ms Cindy Sims, Mr William Endicott, and Mr Timothy Walsh delighted the audience with a beautiful selection of pieces, ranging from Baroque to contemporary compositions.
One particular highlight of the evening was the performance of “Abendsegen” from Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera, “Hansel and Gretel,” by Thomas and Max Sheehy. Their rendition of this classic piece was both moving and inspiring.
The Music Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mr Thomas Azoury for his exceptional accompaniment of all the soloists and the duo. His musical expertise and support was invaluable to the success of the recital.
The evening concluded on a triumphant note with the performance of “The Prince of Denmark,” a composition by Jeremiah Clarke, organist at St Paul’s Cathedral, dating back to 1700. This timeless piece provided a fitting end to a truly memorable evening of brass music.
The Brass Music Recital was a testament to the dedication and talent of the Waverley College Music Department’s students. The event showcased the versatility and beauty of brass instruments, leaving the audience inspired and entertained.
Mr Daniel Williams
Head of Bands
This year’s theme is “The Future is Wild”.
We wish the following students well as they wait to see if they are winners in the 2024 Lionel Bowen Young Writers’ Award Writing Competition.
These boys have been shortlisted!
Year 7 – 9 Short Story
Gabriel Wright, and
Year 10 – 12 Poetry
Samuel Altree-Williams
The Lionel Bowen Young Writers’ Award, named in honour of former Mayor of Randwick and former Deputy Prime Minister Lionel Bowen AC, seeks to uncover the writing talents of young people in Randwick City.
It is a joint program in partnership with Randwick City Library, Randwick City Council’s Sustainability Department, UNSW and Juvenilia Press.
Find out more HERE.
To make it this far is a great effort as this event is open to a large range of schools in Randwick city and adjoining areas. Well done boys.
Visual Arts Club will be offered at Waverley as a Summer activity for students from Years 5-12.
It will commence Term 4, Week 2, 2024.
Visual Arts Club provides an opportunity for students to build skills in critical and creative thinking. This summer, students will be introduced to: Wheel throwing and marbled slabs
Each student will be introduced to the fundamental skills required for wheel throwing: Throwing, trimming and glazing. Learning to centre clay, trimming bases to add a foot and layering brush on glazes will be explored throughout the course. Students will use a midfire clay and have access to as much clay as needed for them to understand the throwing process and create 2-3 final works reflective of their skills.
Each Ceramicist will also experiment with marbling black and white clay to create tonal value and pattern in a series of slab works. These pieces will be constructed using the slab roller and slump moulds to form usable shapes and vessels.
In Visual Arts Club students will:
Cost: $130.00
Materials: all materials will be supplied
Session times: select ONE from the following:
Visual Arts Club will be offered at Waverley as a Summer activity for students from Years 5-12. It will commence Term 4, Week 2, 2024.
Visual Arts Club provides an opportunity for students to build skills in critical and creative thinking. This summer, students will be introduced to: Wheel throwing and marbled slabs
Each student will be introduced to the fundamental skills required for wheel throwing: Throwing, trimming and glazing. Learning to centre clay, trimming bases to add a foot and layering brush on glazes will be explored throughout the course. Students will use a midfire clay and have access to as much clay as needed for them to understand the throwing process and create 2-3 final works reflective of their skills.
Each Ceramicist will also experiment with marbling black and white clay to create tonal value and pattern in a series of slab works. These pieces will be constructed using the slab roller and slump moulds to form usable shapes and vessels.
In Visual Arts Club students will:
Cost: $130.00
Materials: all materials will be supplied
Session times: select ONE from the following:
Natalie Oates – Head of Visual Arts
noates@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Visual Arts Club will be offered at Waverley as a Summer activity for students from Years 5-12.
It will commence Term 4, Week 2, 2024.
Visual Arts Club provides an opportunity for students to build skills in critical and creative thinking. This summer, students will be introduced to: Wheel throwing and marbled slabs.
Each student will be introduced to the fundamental skills required for wheel throwing: throwing, trimming and glazing. Learning to centre clay, trimming bases to add a foot and layering brush on glazes will be explored throughout the course. Students will use a midfire clay and have access to as much clay as needed for them to understand the throwing process and create two-three final works reflective of their skills.
Each ceramicist will also experiment with marbling black and white clay to create tonal value and pattern in a series of slab works. These pieces will be constructed using the slab roller and slump moulds to form usable shapes and vessels.
In Visual Arts Club students will:
Cost: $130.00
Materials: all materials will be supplied
Session times: select ONE from the following:
The parents and friends of the 2024 HSC Drama class invite you to their HSC Showcase!
HSC Drama students are required to develop a Group Performance project and an Individual Project over the year. The class had their HSC Practical Drama exams last week and the performances were impressive!
This Showcase will offer a selection of these Group and Individual performances.
The boys have worked extremely hard and it’s our final chance to appreciate the talent and dedication that goes into these performances.
Come along and support them. Admission is free. Complementary tea and coffee will be available.
When – 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, 12 September
Where – The PAC theatre at Waverley College
Last week, our senior Spanish classes experienced an exciting and authentic cultural excursion to a local Mexican restaurant – Mami’s, providing students with a unique opportunity to practise their language skills in a real-world setting with latin american staff and each other. Students were greeted with vibrant decor, lively music, and the irresistible aromas of freshly prepared Mexican cuisine.
Throughout the afternoon, students tried a delicious array of traditional dishes, including quesadillas, tacos, nachos, and guacamole. Each student was encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and explore the variety of flavours that Mexican cuisine has to offer. For many, it was their first time tasting some of these authentic dishes, and they embraced the challenge with enthusiasm – some students even drank the birria broth!
Another of the highlights of the excursion was the language component—students were tasked with communicating ONLY in Spanish. From requesting water, cutlery and getting students to pass them food or sauces, they navigated the language barrier with creativity, patience, and a good dose of humour. While it was challenging at times, it was also a lot of fun! The students quickly discovered that practical, hands-on experiences like these are invaluable for building confidence and fluency.
This excursion not only allowed students to practise their Spanish in a real-world context but also immersed them in the rich food culture of Mexico. Safe to say students left the restaurant a few kilos heavier and a lot happier. We are proud of our students for embracing the experience with open minds and eager palates, and we look forward to more opportunities of Spanish learning in the real world.
Daniel Best
Head Teacher of LOTE
dbest@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation who are the traditional Custodians of the land on which Waverley College is located. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual connections to the land, waters, seas and sky and their rich contribution to society.
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