Read more: learn now to enter the Prize and read about the photographic entry by Duke Weiland featuring on Social Media!
This annual competition has been running since 1994 and is open to high school students in the local area. The exhibition showcases a dynamic mix of photos and short films, created by young photographers and filmmakers.
The competition comprises a range of categories, with a new category this year – ‘Inclusivity’. We see Year 12 Visual Art student Duke Weiland’s image submission ‘It’s all in the Makeup’ (above) hitting the criteria for ‘Inclusivity.’ This photograph has already become a favourite for the Prize by being posted on their Social Media.
Duke Weiland’s photograph recently featured on Woollahra Council’s Social Media pages
The competition awards cash prizes of up to $2,000 and will this year be exhibited in the new Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf.
We encourage all students with a keen interest in photography and film to enter the competition. If you need assistance, please email Ms Turnbull for help.
We wish all the entrants good luck and we are keeping our fingers crossed for them.
Ms Jenna Turnbull
Teacher of Visual Arts
E: jturnbull@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Read more: watch the Roger Steel trailer, filmmaking ideas for lockdown, valuable film competitions.
Wavefest 2021 has been postponed but this hasn’t stopped our incredible filmmakers from continuing to film and complete their short films. The aim is to have Wavefest at a later date in the year, or in an online format yet to be decided.
When you have completed your films, please email them to Ms Buchan at bbuchan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
This Spring, strap on your seatbelts (because that’s the law) and get ready for the ride of a lifetime!
This week we are sharing a trailer from one of the Wavefest entries titled Roger Steel. It stars Owen Neamond and Paddy McCausland (Year 6), who wrote, directed, acted and produced the film. An incredible feat, during such a tumultuous time. Well done to both students.
“We had the greatest time making this movie and we can now confirm that Roger Steel 2 is in production. Roger That!!”
You may also like to enter your films in Wavefest, or make more films to enter in other competitions.
Ms Belinda Buchan
PDHPE Teacher, Convenor of Volleyball, Student Mentor Coordinator
E: bbuchan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Private music lessons are well underway online. Students are to be reminded to check their schedule, be punctual to their lessons and sign-in/out.
*Students are required to inform the tutor at least the day prior to their lesson if they are unable to attend due to an online class lesson clash.
We have excellent, well-qualified peripatetic teachers at Waverley College and lessons are available on a large variety of instruments.
Learning a musical instrument has so many benefits. Did you know that it engages practically every area of the brain at once? It can help grow discipline, language and maths skills, memory, concentration and coordination. It’s also fun!
Any student who wishes to learn an instrument online or join in the Band program are welcome to contact Mrs Kossenberg or any of the music staff. A range of instruments are available for hire at this time.
Mrs Keiran Kossenberg
Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
E: kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Learn an instrument and join one of our bands!
Woodwind and Brass Rehearsing for the 2021 Music Festival
Come and Join the Band Program!
The Woollahra Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize is now open to high school students in the local area.
Students are encouraged to enter their best works whether they are a photographer or filmmaker.
A new category has been introduced this year with a focus on ‘inclusivity’.
Competition winners will be exhibited in the Woollahra Gallery and the competition awards cash prizes of up to $2000!
Entries close on Monday 6 September 2021.
Ms Natalie Oates
Head of Visual Arts
E: noates@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Rock Band has been postponed for the remainder of the term. We thank Mr Sean Windsor for his impassioned work with the student groups over the past few years. We wish Sean and his family all the very best in their future endeavours.
Parents will be notified directly and refunds issued.
Mr Chris Balkizas
Head of Music
E: cbalkizas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Sectionals will be held for all Band Members during online learning. Information and invitations have been sent to students to join in.
If you haven’t received an invitation or have any queries please email Mr Dan Williams, Head of Bands: dwilliams@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Mr Daniel Williams
Head of Bands
E: dwilliams@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Private Music Lessons have also transitioned to an online format. Lessons will be held via GOOGLE MEET. Invitations will be emailed to students by the Tutors.
Students are required to sign in and sign out of their private music online lesson using the Google Classroom sign-in. Instructions have been sent to private music students by email. Please use CHROME as the browser.
If you are having difficulty and require assistance either contact your Private Music Tutor or Mrs Kossenberg email: kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au or call 9369 0623.
Students who have left their instrument at the College please contact Mrs Kossenberg asap to arrange collection.
Mrs Keiran Kossenberg
PAC Coordinator
E: kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
All students from the Senior campus are encouraged to enter the Staedtler – Artists of the Year competition for 2021. There is a Junior and Senior category. Entries are now open and will close on Monday 19 July, 2021.
>>> Click here for more information on how to enter and prizes to be won.
All artworks for this competition must be created in a traditional artmaking form. E.g. graphite pencil, pigment liners, crayons, paints, charcoal, pen etc. Artwork that has been digitally produced or digitally enhanced will unfortunately not be accepted.
>>> Click here to download the competition poster for further details.
Ms Natalie Oates
Head of Visual Arts
E: noates@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We are excited to announce that tickets for Waverley’s inaugural short film festival ‘Wavefest’ will be available to purchase through Trybooking today. If you have been following the journey of ‘Wavefest’ and would like to see the final products of hours of filming, creating and learning from our expert alumni, please buy a ticket!
Come and enjoy a night of festival food by our VET Hospitality students, entertainment from some of our great music students, art installations from our art students, and a night of celebration of our future filmmakers.
Ms Belinda Buchan
Academic Mentoring Coordinator
E: bbuchan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Waverley Youth Art Prize encourages creativity in young artists from across Sydney. It is open to anyone aged between 9 – 18 years old who is living, studying or even simply who plays in Sydney’s East. All artworks are hung so that future artists get to experience the joy of exhibiting and see an audience appreciate their work. Young artists also go in the running to receive encouragement awards including art packs and vouchers to attend classes at local institutions such as the National Art School.
The Waverley Youth Art Prize responds to a different theme each year. In 2021 the theme is: We are Family – Ancestors, Bloodlines and Belonging. This year we had many recipients from Junior and Senior school. We would like to congratulate all entrants for their excellent efforts and beautiful artworks.
Family Tree by Joao Luca Coelho-Cornelius.
The Duck Family by Oliver Isaac.
A Hidden Message by Logan McAuliffe.
The annual Clancy Prize exhibition is open to all Sydney Catholic Schools’ secondary students. It is a celebration of our students’ creativity and spirituality, expressed through visual arts, and inspired by Cardinal Edward Clancy. The theme of the 2021 exhibition is: Celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Education in Australia.
As previously mentioned, our College submitted a collaboration between Year 8 students Fox Stapleton, Renato Rovacchi, Oscar Wilson and Year 11 student Isaiah Close – Brown. Their triptych artwork We are Waverley reflected upon our history of Waverley College, significant people and the land we sit upon.
21 May was the official opening night for the Art Prize where winners were presented. Sadly, our collaborative piece did not receive an award. The winner of the prize was a Southern Cross Catholic College, Burwood construction student Charlotte McCaughan for her artwork titled Tableland of Faith and Time.
Our artwork was however placed in the main gallery amongst the majority of the other prize recipients, which is a lovely compliment to have, amongst mostly Stage 6 artworks. Once the Clancy Prize Exhibition closes, this artwork will be exhibited at our College for everyone’s viewing.
Congratulations again to our entrants and we encourage you to continue to be creative and submit your artworks into the various competitions in Sydney.
The 2021 Clancy Prize Awards, presented by Executive Director of SCS, Tony Farley.
Ms Jenna Turnbull
Visual Arts Teacher
E: jturnbull@waverley.nsw.edu.au
On Thursday 3 June, Waverley was fortunate to host Studio 10 who came and talked to our Creative Arts students about their filmmaking journeys for Wavefest. It was filmed live back to the studio and across Australian television screens.
Thank you to alumni Martin Dingle-Wall and Jack Caldwell for inspiring our students and guiding them in this exciting industry. There are many fantastic short films in production. Students were interviewed about what their films are about, what inspires them to be filmmakers, and how Wavefest is supporting their passions and dreams in this area.
Ms Belinda Buchan
Academic Enrichment Coordinator
E: bbuchan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
A most appreciative audience of staff, parents and family members were treated to an afternoon of well-prepared and ably performed piano pieces at the Inaugural Waverley College Piano Competition on Wednesday, 19 May, 2021. In a heartening display of proficiency, students submitted themselves before adjudicator, Mr Evan Streater, who skilfully juggled critical listening, report writing, and then determination of places, as well as offering valuable and detailed remarks at the conclusion when prizes were awarded.
The standard of playing and general behaviour of the students throughout was exceedingly commendable, and ultimately made judging take a little longer due to the overall proximity of points distribution among entrants. We congratulate all contestants for a fine presentation of their work and feel encouraged by the standard of performance, with the success of this event likely establishing it as an annual fixture in the Music Department’s calendar.
Sincere thanks must be offered to Mr Evan Streater for his expertise in adjudicating; Head of Department Mr Chris Balkizas for approving and strategising the concept; PAC Coordinator Ms Keiran Kossenberg for her unwearied administrative assistance; faculty member Ms Jaz Dolso for her interest and work behind the camera; and for their attendance and obvious keen support, Mr Chris Blenkinsopp, Ms Michelle Rollins and Mr Thomas Mitton. Year 8 student Thomas Jackson-Whitlock is also to be recognised for his effort in very competently compèring proceedings.
BRAVO to all performers, and long may you admire the wonders of the piano and its repertoire!
Mr Chris Balkizas
Head of Music
E: cbalkizas@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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