The Waverley College Choral and Chamber Music Concert will be held on Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 6pm in the College Chapel.
Join us for an evening of performances featuring the College Choir, Chamber Choir, Cantores, Jazz Band A, Saxophone Ensemble, Clarinet Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, String Ensemble, Guitar Ensembles and soloists.
Tickets are limited and can be purchased via this TryBooking link OR the QR code on the flyer via the button below.
Click here to view the QR code on the flyer
Adults: $20.00
Students/Concession: $10.00
All funds raised will be donated to The Cardoner Project.
Click here to view information about the Cardoner Project
Congratulations to Year 11 student, James Iatrou, who received a Highly Commended Award for his Short Film in the Senior Category of the Woollahra Youth Photographic & Short Film Prize. This Prize is highly competitive, with entrants from schools across the Eastern Suburbs.
This short film originally commenced for James last year in the filmmaking process for WaveFest, and sadly, due to COVID-19, James’ film was not able to be presented. So once the opportunity of the Woollahra Prize arose, there was the perfect opportunity for James to finish, make final edits, and submit his short film.
James’ short film, alongside the help of younger brother Constantine, is drawn from classic films and pop culture films. It plays out the storyline of two brothers making it in the film industry. And again, congratulations for James on all of his efforts in creating such an interesting film.
We hope you enjoy viewing the short film The Future is Yours by James Iatrou.
All photographs and films are on display at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. You can also participate in the People’s Choice Awards for other students who have entered from Waverley College, by following the link below:
>>> Click here to view information about the entries and voting in the People’s Choice Awards.
Ms Jenna Turnbull
Innovation Coordinator and Visual Arts Teacher
E: jturnbull@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The College Choir and Brass Ensemble will be rehearsing for and performing at St Mary’s Cathedral for the Year 12 Graduation Mass. The rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, 20 September and Mass on Wednesday, 21 September.
Students will travel via bus on both days, departing the College at approximately 1:30pm and returning to the College at approximately 4:30pm. Students in Years 10 and 11 may depart directly from St Mary’s Cathedral, if they have a signed letter from a parent/carer.
Lunch will be provided on Tuesday, 20 September, however students must bring their own lunch on Wednesday, 21 September.
Please complete the permission slip below by Monday, 19 September, if your son is in either of these ensembles.
>>> Click here to view and complete the permission slip.
Mr Chris Balkizas
Head of Music
E: cbalkizas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Private music lessons are well underway. Students are to be reminded to check their schedule, be punctual to their lessons and inform the teacher at least the day prior, if they are unable to attend their scheduled lesson. We have excellent, well qualified peripatetic teachers at Waverley College and lessons are available on a large variety of instruments.
Parents who would like to enrol their son to commence instrumental lessons are encouraged to complete the following online application form. Private Music lessons are not compulsory, but are strongly encouraged for students performing in the many ensembles on offer at the College.
>>> Click here to view and complete the Private Music Tuition Form.
Any student who wishes to learn an instrument, or join an ensemble, or the Rock Band program, are welcome to visit the PAC and speak to any of the music staff.
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to call the Music Office 9369 0623 or email kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Ms Keiran Kossenberg
Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
E: kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Congratulations to Guy Hammerschmidt (Year 12) on completing and receiving his certificate for his 8th Grade AMEB Trombone Examination. A huge milestone in his musical journey!
Waverley is very proud of you.
Guy Hammerschmidt
Mr Chris Balkizas
Head of Music
E: cbalkizas@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, 2022.
Visual Arts Club provides an opportunity for students to build skills in critical and creative thinking. This summer, students will be introduced to: Expressions in Clay: Texture Through Sculptural Form.
Each student will be introduced to a range of ceramic handbuilding techniques such as pinch-pots, slabs and coiling techniques to build the fundamental form for their ceramic sculpture.
Natural and synthetic textures will be used to create impressions in the clay, forming crevices to catch and control glaze. Students will be involved in the firing and glazing process, learning glaze theory to further extend their knowledge on how clay bodies react when heated.
In Visual Arts Club students will:
Cost: $110.00
Materials: all materials will be supplied (all works will be bisque and glaze fired)
Session times: select ONE from the following:
Ms Natalie Oates
Head of Visual Arts
E: noates@waverley.nsw.edu.au
You are cordially invited to the HSC Drama Showcase next Tuesday, 30 August 4pm, in the Performing Arts Centre theatre, to celebrate the wonderful achievements of the HSC Drama class.
This talented class will be performing both group and solo performances. Everyone is invited to this free event. Tea and coffee will be available.
Ms Alison Jinga
Head of Drama
E: ajinga@waverley.nsw.edu.au
This week, the 2022 HSC Music Recital showcased the talents of our Year 12 students in the PAC Recital Room. Eight students played and sang diverse repertoire on their chosen instrument, with material ranging from rock guitarist Joe Satriani’s ‘Satch Boogie’ to classical works by Saint-Saëns, popular songs, blues pieces and works by jazz legends such as Denny Ilett.
It was clear that students had spent countless hours perfecting their chosen pieces and had a true understanding of their instrument.
Playing to an appreciative audience of parents, carers, students and teachers, these students demonstrated that they were well prepared for their upcoming HSC practical examination and were comfortable in a performance environment.
We wish each and every one of you, the very best for your HSC.
Thank you to our music makers: Max Leedham (voice); Luke Stewart (tuba); Hugo Pizzol (trumpet); Louis Kitto (electric guitar); Evan Hodges (alto saxophone); Harrison Gippel (clarinet); Charles Alexander (electric guitar) and Guy Hammerschmidt (trombone).
With special thanks to Mr Chris Balkizas (Head of Music); Mr Chris Blenkinsopp (Music Teacher) and Ms Jaz Dolso (Music Teacher) as well as our tireless accompanists and instrumental teachers.
Ms Vanessa Witton
Marketing Communications Specialist
E: vwitton@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Parents, carers, students and Waverley community members are invited to attend the St Clares and Waverley College annual ART and DESIGN HSC showcase on Wednesday, 17 August.
The event is a collection of Year 12 major works from the students of 2022.
Each work reflects selected material processes explored by the student throughout the year.
Works will be on display from:
Date: Wednesday, 17 August 2022
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Brother JP Lacey Gymnasium, 131 Birrell Street Waverley
Ms Nat Oates
Head of Visual Arts
E: noates@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The 23rd annual Clancy Religious Art Prize is an exhibition open to all Sydney Catholic Secondary Schools. The prize is a celebration of students’ creativity and spirituality, expressed through Visual Arts, inspired by Cardinal Edward Clancy.
The Clancy Religious Art Prize is named in honour of Cardinal Edward Bede Clancy, the seventh Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney. This art prize is a moment when we can encounter and appreciate beauty through the works of our students. This years theme encompassed ‘Scripture: The Bridge between Heaven and Earth.’
Waverley College entered submissions from Zac Coonan (Year 10) and a collaborative piece by James Iatrou, Finn Stranix and Anderson Franulovich (Year 11).
Zac Coonan’s photographic work ‘My Connection to Heaven’ placed 3rd, receiving the Brian Jordan Prize. Zac’s selected photograph demonstrates his interpretation of the art prize’s theme and how he sees the ocean, sky and horizon line as the bridge to heaven. Congratulations Zac on a prestigious achievement.
Congratulations Zac Coonan (Year 10) for placing 3rd and winning the Brian Jordan Prize
Collaborative ceramic artwork by Finn, James and Anderson, was inspired by artist Andy Goldsworthy and his ephemeral artworks. Their interpretation of the theme was conceptual and of high calibre.
Collaborative Artwork by James Iatrou, Finn Stranix and Anderson Franulovich: ‘He is Preparing His Eternal Place for You’
Lastly, congratulations and well done to Zac, Finn, James and Anderson in their efforts to create such conceptual and reflective artworks of our faith.
Should you wish to participate in art competitions, please speak to Ms Turnbull in Visual Arts for upcoming events.
Ms Jenna Turnbull
Innovation Coordinator and Visual Arts Teacher
E: jturnbull@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Rock Band Concert originally scheduled for Tuesday, 9 August has been postponed.
A new date will be advised over the coming weeks.
Ms Keiran Kossenberg
Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
E: kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Music Department offers Ensembles in a genre of music styles for all music tastes.
The College Rock Band Groups ranging from the Junior School to Year 10 will be performing on Tuesday, 9 August from 4pm to 5pm in the Recital Room of the Performing Arts Centre.
Parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Ms Keiran Kossenberg – Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
kkossenberg@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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