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
Little Shop of Horrors is a deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical.
While working for a struggling florist shop in Downtown’s Skid Row under the stern management of Mr. Mushnik, the meek floral assistant, Seymour Krelborn, stumbles across a new breed of plant which he names “Audrey II” – after his co-worker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore, promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Seymour, after some convincing, is happy to offer up Audrey’s abusive dental practitioner boyfriend Orin Scrivello in order to appease the ravenous plant’s appetite. Over time though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s intent towards global domination.
AUDITIONS: will be held at the following times [Call-backs will be in Week 9 after school, as advised].
Auditions will consist of singing, relatively brief readings from the play’s dialog and possibly learning and performing a basic dance/movement sequence to the music of Little Shop. Please plan on staying for the full initial audition date/time as you will be up and down on the stage a number of times.
Students interested in being part of the College Musical “Little Shop of Horrors” are encouraged to complete the following Audition Application Form and read the Audition Pack.
Acting Auditions ‐ will consist of readings composed of selections from the script; make yourself familiar with the relevant roles.
At initial auditions, you may be asked to read from more than one selection with various audition partners.
Some of the acting segments will be done in monologue format. We may also ask you to read for parts that you may not wish to be considered for. We want to see you up on stage as much as possible and the more interactions we see, the better!
We will, most likely, ask you to sing first and then rotate auditioners through acting auditions. Again, you will be up and down a number of times during the initial audition period.
Music Auditions ‐ ALL auditioners will be taught selections from the show. You may prepare by seeing the selections in the audition pack. Those auditioning for a lead role will also need to learn and be prepared to sing an excerpt from a song.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms Keiran Kossenberg, Performing Arts Centre Coordinator, kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
PERFORMANCE DATES: May 13, 14, 15 and 16 – 2025
Little Shop of Horrors is a deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical.
While working for a struggling florist shop in Downtown’s Skid Row under the stern management of Mr. Mushnik, the meek floral assistant, Seymour Krelborn, stumbles across a new breed of plant which he names “Audrey II” – after his co-worker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore, promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Seymour, after some convincing, is happy to offer up Audrey’s abusive dental practitioner boyfriend Orin Scrivello in order to appease the ravenous plant’s appetite. Over time though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s intent towards global domination.
AUDITIONS: will be held at the following times [Call-backs will be in Week 9 after school, as advised].
Auditions will consist of singing, relatively brief readings from the play’s dialog and possibly learning and performing a basic dance/movement sequence to the music of Little Shop. Please plan on staying for the full initial audition date/time as you will be up and down on the stage a number of times.
Students interested in being part of the College Musical “Little Shop of Horrors” are encouraged to complete the following Audition Application Form and read the Audition Pack.
Acting Auditions ‐ will consist of readings composed of selections from the script; make yourself familiar with the relevant roles.
Music Auditions ‐ ALL auditioners will be taught selections from the show. You may prepare by seeing the selections in the audition pack. Those auditioning for a lead role will also need to learn and be prepared to sing an excerpt from a song.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms Keiran Kossenberg.
The Art and Technologies departments are thrilled to invite you to our 2024 Art and Design Show at the Br J.P. Lacey Gym, for a viewing where aesthetic technical skills blend with innovation!
This event is a celebration of our students’ incredible talents and months of hard work in both the Technological and Art fields.
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in the celebration of our students’ achievements!
Nat Oates
Head of Visual Arts
noates@waverley.nsw.edu.au
James Spargo
Head of Technologies
jspargo@waverley.nsw.edu.au
On Wednesday, 31 July, Year 11 Drama students were lucky enough to attend a showing of the Sydney Theatre Company’s newly adapted depiction of Bram Stoker’s much-adapted 1897 novel, “Dracula”.
Dracula, which debuted in early July to rave reviews, is whatSTC Artistic Director Kip Williams likes to call ‘cine-theatre’, an ambitious mash-up of live performance and live and pre-recorded video. This style of self-proclaimed ‘cine-theatre’ is Kip Williams’ speciality, as he previously utilised the same attributes of theatre and film in his productions The Picture of Dorian Gray and Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
These productions astounded audiences and critics alike with their innovative cine-theatre live video techniques that closely engaged audience members.
Dracula was a phenomenal production that was incredibly engaging and entertaining. Actress Zahra Newman performs all 23 roles in the play, from the vampire-hunter, Professor Van Helsing, to the mysterious titular count of the play. She puts on an incredibly transformative performance as she employs a variety of techniques to differentiate the varied characters she portrays, her subtle acting choices allow her to shape-shift between all roles
using only wigs, costumes and her extraordinary voice and physicality.
Newman carries this production on her back as she adapts spectacularly to the intense requirements of the show. It is a masterclass of acting within the two-hour runtime of the production. Assisting Zahra Newman in bringing these characters to life is the fabulous costume department which provides intricate appearances that add to the play’s gothic atmosphere. However, despite all the wonderful costumes seen, I felt the costume and look of the titular character felt off and disconnected from the rest of the play.
For example, the red wig that Dracula wears felt somehow incongruous in the interactions between he and other characters, and ended up being quite distracting. However, elements such as this are easy to forgive.
Alongside the acting chops put on display by Zahra Newman, are the spectacular technical elements of the play. The so-called ‘cine-theatre’ is performed expertly, as Williams takes you through the harrowing tale of Count Dracula and his hunters. The different elements of production, namely the live and pre-recorded film are incredible to witness and immerse you immediately.
The play achieves a captivating degree of world-building with minimal props and items on stage. The narrative voice often shifts from character to character to progress the story. Whilst this effect is effective for a majority of the time, it does become difficult at times to stay on track, as Newman weaves in between different character perspective.
The technical aspects of the moving screens and the implementation of their recording is unlike anything that you’ve seen before. The pre-recorded film is used with live vision as Newman interacts with herself playing multiple characters, conversing and exchanging, building the tension. The musical soundscape provided by the composer is always present, always evocative and menacing.
Overall, the Drama students thoroughly enjoyed the excursion and were grateful for the opportunity to watch both an intriguing interpretation of a classic novel and a style of theatre that is unique.
Oscar Wilson
Year 11 Drama Student
Our Year 10 Visual Arts students have been lucky enough to take part in a 2-day art workshop with mixed media artist, Jody Graham. Jody is a multidisciplinary artist, specialising in contemporary drawing practices. Students were introduced to a variety of drawing techniques which they will continue to develop throughout the semester.
The students took part in a series of activities including:
The boys will now use these new skills to develop their own art-making practice for their ‘Land, Sea, Air’ compositional panel exploring local flora and fauna. This incursion allowed students to experiment with a wide range of new materials, processes and techniques, leading to further confidence in their personal art-making practice.
Year 12 Drama students are required to attend three whole-day incursions in the PAC to ready them for their HSC practical exams. These HSC practical exams comprise 60% of the boys’ external mark. In the lead up to the examinations we are providing the boys with compulsory workshops with outside Drama practitioners in addition to full-time Drama staff.
Please log in to the Parent Lounge to provide consent for your son to attend this event. He may not be able to attend if you do not provide permission
Date: 21/08/24
Assemble Location: PAC Foyer
Travel Details: n/a
Dismissal Details: After P6
Uniform Expectations: PE Uniform
Missed Classes: P1 to P6
Lunch: Bring own or use cafeteria
Cadets: As usual
Cost: $183 (this will be added to your account)
Enquiries to: Peter Lamb (HOD Drama/Entertainment)
Contact Details: plamb@waverley.nsw.edu.au
From the 28 July – 2 August, our Walawaani students artworks from the Reconciliation Week Art project will be on display at the Waverley Council Library Art Gallery.
25 wonderful artworks will be on display. These artworks explore the theme of Reconciliation Week – Now More Than Ever and will include personal imagery of the students identity, country and culture.
On Thursday 1 August, we will be having our students view their artworks and extend the invite to Parents, Carers, Family and Community to join.
If you wish to come along, please email me to RSVP.
As part of their Drama studies, Year 11 Drama students are required to attend a performance of the cutting-edge play, Dracula, directed and adapted by STC Artistic Director, Kip Williams.
This will be presented at STC’s Roslyn Packer Theatre at Walsh Bay.
Please log in to the Parent Lounge to provide consent for your son to attend this event.
He may not be able to attend if you do not provide permission.
Date: 31/07/24
Assemble Location: PAC Foyer (beginning of P1)
Travel Details: Maxi Taxi or Minibus
Dismissal Details: Back to Waverley for P6
Uniform Expectations: Full school uniform
Missed Classes: P1 to P5
Lunch: Bring own lunch (in a small bag)
Cadets: NA
Cost: $67.75 (this will be added to your account)
Mr Peter Lamb
Head of Drama
plamb@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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