We are excited to announce the save the date of our major fundraiser for 2024, the 2024 Blue & Gold Ball, Saturday, 24 August 2024.
Our last Blue & Gold Ball in 2018 was a sell-out success, raising valuable funds for our building fund. This year we hope to inspire a new generation of families to contribute to the first step in our Master Plan, the Science and Innovation Centre. This inspiring appeal sees Waverley College embarking on the largest-scale construction project in its history.
Get set for a spectacular night at the 2024 Blue & Gold Ball with pre-dinner drinks and canapés under the stars followed by a formal gala dinner, drinks and dancing, live music and auction items.
We are looking for event sponsors, raffle donations and auction items, please reach out to: events@waverley.nsw.edu.au if you would like to get involved.
Ms Emma Laurence
Marketing and Development Manager
elaurence@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Have you seen Waverley College’s Flickr Page? It allows our College Community to view and download photos after College Events, Sports Fixtures, etc.
Please save the link below which gives you access to our photographs from week to week. The link can also be found on the ‘Links’ button within the Waverley College app.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/
If you have any questions please contact sportsimages@waverley.nsw.edu.
Ms Emma Laurence
Marketing and Development Manager
elaurence@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Dr Percy Watson was a teacher at our College between 1957 and 1969 who inspired his students so much that they established a scholarship named after him to support our teachers, contributing to their postgraduate study. Our teachers at Waverley College work hard to make sure that their practice is as effective as possible. This includes continuous learning on Professional Learning days and, for many, at university with further study.
The award celebrates the teachers who received the scholarship in 2023 and the winner was presented this week in the High Achievers’ Assembly. It was such a difficult decision for the College to award just one teacher, as they all used their further study to contribute to our teaching and learning, wellbeing and spirituality programs. The recipient of the award for 2023 was Ms Cath Lipman who completed her certificate in Religious Education in 2023. Cath’s study has supported her work with the Stage 4 and 5 social justice programs and Year 10 Service Week.
In this Thursday’s High Achievers’ assembly, our community welcomed back to celebrate the HSC high achievers of the Graduating Class of 2023 and recognise our recipients of the inaugural Old Boys’ Union Award for Academic Integrity and Fortitude. This exciting new award, not only acknowledges academic success, but also qualities of perseverance, dedication, and excellence.
Emphasising the importance of character, one of the six Global Competencies (6 Cs) that our students are learning about in class, we heard the very real stories from the students themselves about their commitment to learning, seeking feedback, and embracing discomfort as essential components of success. In the words of organisational psychologist Adam Grant, “great originals are unafraid to fail,” and our high achievers are living proof of this sentiment.
We commenced our assembly by celebrating our students who achieved the Old Boys’ Union Award for Academic Integrity and Fortitude. We launched this award this year to recognise our students in Years 8-12 who are excellent examples of what it means to have a growth mindset and determination to make a consistent effort. These are attributes that employers and universities want to see in young people as they enter into the world of adulthood.
The Old Boys’ Union Award for Academic Integrity and Fortitude is awarded to students who demonstrated these attributes in a way that can be measured through their GPA improvement from Semester 1 to Semester 2 during the year, and the feedback from teachers about the way these students approached their learning to achieve these gains.
We celebrated the following award winners:
Also in our assembly, it was inspirational to acknowledge the group of Year 11 Accelerated Mathematics students who excelled as recipients of the HSC Distinguished Achiever Awards for Mathematics Advanced – meaning they achieved a Band 6 in this subject at the start of Year 12.
We also celebrated the creativity and artistic achievements of students from the 2023 cohort who were selected and nominated for their Major Works and Performances in Drama, Music, Technologies and Visual Arts.
One of these students, Kit Armstrong, shared the story of his journey and what motivated him to persevere through challenges. He shared many words of wisdom, and one that resonated with many in the audience covered three achievable steps for excellence: “find your passion, pair it with measurable goals, and finally, a lot of hard work. If you do these simple things then your success is guaranteed not only in the HSC, but the rest of your life.”
Kit is certainly speaking from experience, having shared his journey of improving his results from below 50% in Maths and Physics in Year 11 to achieve HSC marks over 90, and a creative arts showcase nomination for Design and Technology with his Dual Eco Power Generator Major Project.
“Find your passion, pair it with measurable goals, and finally, a lot of hard work. If you do these simple things then your success is guaranteed not only in the HSC, but the rest of your life.” – Kit Armstrong (Class of 2023)
Our community finally celebrated the outstanding achievements of the students who came back to attend the Roll Call of Academic Honour for those achieving an ATAR of 90 and above. These students walked the stage as the embodiment of what it means to demonstrate character: looking for opportunities to learn even when it is challenging; seeking feedback and using it in our learning; learning to live with the feeling of discomfort when things become difficult and knowing that is the time when we are learning the most.
Our highest ATAR recipient, Liam Wood, also shared his story with the community about how he achieved an ATAR of 99.2, the All Rounder Award (10 Units at 90 or above), Distinguished Achiever in all his subjects, and 5th in State for Ancient History out of the 7,000 students who sat the course in New South Wales.
Liam was unable to attend the assembly in person as he had already moved down to Canberra to commence his study at the Australian National University (Canberra). He will be studying a Bachelor of Philosophy with honours in the humanities and social sciences. Despite having to move down to Canberra last week, Liam took the time to record a message to share his blueprint for success.
You can view his inspirational speech below.
You can view the list of award winners HERE.
Following our assembly, our HSC high Achievers’ gave sage advice – or ‘trade secrets’ as they put it – to our current Year 12 students about their strategies and approaches for success in the HSC.
Some top tips that the graduates shared were:
Ms Lynsey Porter
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
lporter@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Throughout 2024 there will be extra monitoring of student attendance.
“Non-attendance has a variety of effects on students, both academically and socially. Absenteeism can increase social isolation, including alienation and lack of engagement with the school community and peers, leading to emotional and behavioural difficulties.” (Carroll, 2013; Gottfried, 2014).
The importance of attending school each day is paramount. The goal for every student is to be sitting on 96% attendance for the year.
Image: courtesy Powerstock School
On Monday, 26 February, from 1:30pm-3:30pm, parents/carers of students in Years 7-12 are invited to meet their son’s Wellbeing Mentor via Zoom, to engage in a conversation that will help us to best cater to their needs in 2024. This important initiative supports our student Wellbeing program.
The purpose is to know as much as possible about each student, both in and out of the classroom. By identifying their goals, hopes, dreams and aspirations for the future, we can work together to bring about the best possible learning outcomes for your son. We rely on the three-way partnership formed between the College, families and your son for this to occur.
These meetings are in addition to Parent/Teacher academic interviews, which will also take place later in the semester.
Students in Years 7-12 will be dismissed at 1pm, because it is expected, where possible, that students will attend these meetings with their parents/carers. Limited supervision will be provided in the Library and in the Centenary Quad from 1pm-3:15pm.
Bookings can be made by logging into the Waverley College Parent Lounge via the parent landing page. Bookings will open at 9am on Monday, 12 February and close at 3:30pm on Friday, 23 February.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE WAVERLEY COLLEGE PARENT LANDING PAGE
Please find below information from Transdev Sydney, operator of Sydney’s light rail network about planned trackwork next week.
From Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 February 2024, nightly from 9pm to 1am, L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford lines light rail services will not run due to planned trackwork and maintenance works.
During this time, use alternative transport including:
Please allow extra travel time and use the Trip Planner to plan ahead or check travel alerts to see if your travel is affected.
For enquiries and feedback visit transportnsw.info
Ms Gabby Smith
Deputy Principal – Students
gsmith@waverley.nsw.edu.au
At Waverley College, we are committed to caring for and supporting all students on their Literacy journey. Here is just a sample of some of the many strategic initiatives and activities we have in place to ensure that our students are best supported from Year 5 right through to Year 12.
We are delighted to expand the Writer’s Toolbox program in 2024. Writer’s Toolbox is a comprehensive writing program, developed by Dr Ian Hunter that is designed to improve syntax, punctuation, and paragraphing. The interactive software component of the program has been very well received by our students and teachers across all faculties.
Students in Years 7 and 8 have been assigned a year-long Writer’s Toolbox Home Learning Program. This program requires students to complete set tasks on their Learning Journey. Students’ progress will be checked on a weekly basis.
All Year 7 and Year 9 classes have one scheduled Library lesson for Wider Reading each cycle in Semester 1. (Year 8 Library Lessons will resume in Semester 2). These classes are run by myself, Mr Roberts, the library staff, and the classroom teacher. In our Library Reading classes, our goal is to ensure that students read for pleasure.
Students also have time during English classes to complete wider reading and it is essential that students bring their own reading books to every English lesson, including when they attend their library lesson. Suggested reading lists for students can also be found on the relevant English CANVAS pages.
As was the case in 2023, the NAPLAN assessments will take place in March. Specific dates will be set by the College in the next few weeks and then communicated with students, parents, and carers.
All Year 7 and Year 9 students will be given a NAPLAN writing booklet to complete for home-learning in preparation for the NAPLAN writing test. This is just one aspect of the holistic approach adopted by all teachers to ensure that students in Year 7 and Year 9 are well prepared for the NAPLAN tests.
All NAPLAN resources are located on the Year 7 and Year 9 English CANVAS page. Students are also encouraged to use the public demonstration NAPLAN site to familiarise themselves with the types of questions and tools available in the NAPLAN online tests.
Students are also encouraged to avail themselves of the following supports in the Library via our co-curricular program, run by expert teachers:
Shrove Tuesday is always an eagerly anticipated day at Waverley.
Pancakes will be for sale at lunch time in the Centenary Quad next Tuesday, 13 February 2024.
Cost is $3 with cash and card facilities available.
All proceeds to Project Compassion (Caritas Australia).
See you there!
Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day 2022
Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day 2023
Ms Sue Walsh
Director of Mission and Identity
swalsh@waverley.nsw.edu.au
As many in our community would know, Waverley College recently launched the Manchester City Football School to provide authentic and creative football coaching programs for students, utilising the coaching philosophy and methodology of Manchester City.
We’re excited to introduce Manchester City Football Schools Head Coach Australia, Mr Ben Charlton, who has joined us full-time to coach across the College with our co-curricular staff, mentor our co-curricular football staff and run the Manchester City Football School.
For someone who has delivered numerous successful football education programs in professional clubs across the globe, Mr Charlton is surprisingly humble when talking about his 18 years’ experience working in sports development. Quietly spoken with a thoughtful disposition, we were grateful that amidst the bustle of Week 2, he made time to share a little about his life with Nurrunga.
“How Australians play football and interpret the game. Especially during the winter season and winter fixtures. The students I’ve met have been great and have all the right ingredients – they’re enthusiastic, respectful, friendly, and whether this can translate into their training, competing and winning – is the real interesting thing. We’re hoping they’ll be able to participate in the ‘Australia Manchester City Football Schools Cup’ at Parade College in Melbourne [EREA school] to celebrate what they’ve done, later this year.”
“I love to travel and I’d always wanted to go to Australia, as it’s the furthest away from England! It was on my ‘to do’ list and like the English, Australians love sports and football. For the last few years I’ve been hearing great things from the coaches that are involved in the Australia programs in Edmund Rice schools and I wanted to experience the Edmund Rice partnership with kids in Australia. This partnership will be five years and we hope to extend and create a continuous pipeline. In only eight days in Australia everything has lived up to my expectations. The people have been so nice. I just did the Bondi to Coogee walk and harbour walks … in terms of location, everyone says it’s a ‘dream job.’ ”
“I’ve been with Manchester City Football Club since 2015, working in their Football Education Team, leading training experiences in Manchester at the City Football Academy for ages eight to adult. People travelled to us from all over the world, including Australians, to train on the field and learn tactics in the classroom. I also coached with the Manchester City Girls’ Academy focusing on our foundation and youth development players.
As well I was Head Coach of the Indian Football Schools Operations for two years at Karjat near Mumbai, and also developed talent in Vietnam, Thailand, China and New York, mainly youth football, university teams and training local coaches in schools. I was also the Head Coach in Cairo, Egypt and trained kids as young as three up to 18. I’ve been really lucky to have had these opportunities with Manchester City, I learned a lot and really enjoyed coaching people from many different cultures, and I really look forward to working here in Australia with Waverley college and Edmund Rice – we all speak football!”
“It’s good to know you have an influence on other people’s lives and you’ve guided others. When I was young, I loved athletics and football and I think these experiences have shaped my values and ways of thinking. Some of the players I trained have gone on to be selected for the national team in England and India, and awarded scholarships for higher education. Being able to return to work with these students now they’re adults, has been really nice.”
“I do like sport, but I’m getting a little creaky! [laughs]. I like the outdoors and nature. I loved travelling in India and Egypt – there are fascinating things in India in the middle of the jungle. 90 minutes from Mumbai there are monuments carved into rock from 3,000 years ago, incredible precision and geometry. You think … how did they do it? I’m very interested in ancient cultures and have done a lot of travelling. With my wife, we work hard, and then go away to places. I loved the Great Wall of China and also the north east of England, Newcastle and Northumberland. From York to the top of England to the border of Scotland, there are tons of castles, some in ruins and others with gardens and intact buildings. It’s fascinating.”
Launching in 2024 for Year 7 and Years 5 and 7 for 2025 and beyond, click HERE to view further information about Manchester City Football School.
The Term 1 Parents’ Association morning meeting will take place in Week 3. It will be face to face only.
When: Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Where: Grange Boardroom, 12A Carrington Road Waverley NSW 2024
Time: 7:30am-8:45am
Agenda: Click HERE.
*Parking: Parking for parents/carers is not available in the Grange carpark, as these spaces are reserved for teaching staff. We kindly ask that you please respect this directive.
Week one of Term 1 has flown by with much energy and enthusiasm across the College’s two campuses. I appreciated the work Year 12 did with assisting Year 7 with their start to high school and all Year levels have been encouraged to support new students and staff at the College.
Years 11 and 12 have received their assessment registers for the semester and all students have had course outlines explained in class this week. It has been impressive to see most boys hit the ground running and get back into our learning community’s rhythm. I encourage you to read Ms Porter’s (Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning) article on success habits HERE.
Due to the high temperatures predicted on Monday, 5 February 2024, all students may wear their PE uniform to school. Please note: If Senior School students have any practical TAS lessons scheduled on Monday, the students will need to bring their black leather school shoes with them to be able to access the workshops (e.g. Food Tech, Woodwork, Hospitality etc.).
I would like to welcome the following staff who are replacing staff who we farewelled last year, and also some staff taking leave from the College along with new positions created. We look forward to them sharing their experience, wisdom and perspectives with both colleagues and students.
Ms Laura Bleasdale (English Teacher) joins us from Davidson High School. She holds a Bachelor of Education and Graduate Certificate in Religious Education and is an experienced hockey, basketball, tennis coach and debating convenor.
Mr Jonathan Bowden (Music Teacher) joins us from St Thomas More Primary School and has previously taught at Bondi Public School. He holds a Bachelor of Music and Graduate Diploma in Education and has extensive expertise in directing music programs, coordinating bands and choirs, and leading co-curricular activities such as cricket and soccer.
Mr Nathan Brown (HSIE Teacher) joins us from Sydney Technical High School. He holds a Master of Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts and has been a convenor and coach of cricket and football.
Mr Ben Charlton (Manchester City Program Head Coach). Ben has been with the Club since 2015 and has run programs across UK, India, South East Asia and North America. Ben holds the UEFA B coaching license in the UK, whilst also possessing a degree in Sports Studies from Manchester University and a level 3 Sports Development NVQ.
Ms Gina Cohen (Drama Teacher) joins us from Danebank Anglican School. She holds a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts and has a Diploma of Education. Gina has directed and produced and also has experience in film making, script writing, writing short plays and acting.
Ms Carmela Diaz (English/Religious Education) joins us from De La Salle College Malvern Victoria and has previously taught at Ashwood High. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education and also has experience in debating and public speaking.
Ms Naimh Ennis (HSIE Teacher) joins us from EREA school, St Josephs CBS Ireland and has previously taught at Castlecomer Community School. She holds a Masters in Education and a Bachelor of Commerce and is a basketball and tennis coach.
Ms Alison Fullam (HSIE Teacher) joins us from East Hills Boys High School and has previously taught in Ireland at St Paul’s Secondary School. Alison achieved her Masters of Education with 2nd Class Honours and a Bachelor of Arts also with 2nd Class Honours and is a tennis and running coach.
Ms Maisie Gordon (History Teacher) joins us from Trinity Grammar School and has previously worked in an EREA school, St. Joseph’s CBS Ireland. She holds a Masters in Education (2nd Class Honours) and a double honours degree in Bachelor of Arts (Law and History) also with 2nd Class Honours. Maisie also coaches water polo, debating, and enjoys assisting in the production of school musicals.
Mr James Horrocks (Head of Student Wellbeing) joins us from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College where he sat on the School’s leadership team as Director of Learning Integration. James has previously worked at Waverley College as Head of Brennan House. He holds a Masters in Educational Leadership – Learning and Leadership and Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Humanities and Social Sciences) and Bachelor of Arts (History and Languages) and is a water polo and rugby coach.
Mr Mohit Khadgi (IT Help Desk Technician) joins us from Unisys Australia and has previously worked at the NSW Department of Education, and IMI Solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Information Technology.
Mr David Magro (English Teacher) joins us from St Patrick’s College and has previously worked at Trinity Grammar School. He holds a Masters in Teaching, Master of Education and a Bachelor of Arts and is a rugby, cadet and debating coach.
Ms Fiona O’Connor (Mathematics Teacher) joins us from Ballymakenny College, Ireland. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and enjoys Science club and producing school musicals.
Ms Mikaela Turner (Junior School Teacher) joins us from Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School. She holds a Bachelor of Education and is a netball, touch football, and gym coach.
The leadership team and I look forward to meeting you at the Parents’ Association 2024 Welcome Cocktail party on Saturday, 17 February 2024, more details can be found HERE.
Welcome back to all our families for the new school year. It has been wonderful to see our students arrive back eager to learn. I am also impressed with the effort they have made to ensure their appearance is in line with College policy.
During the summer break, Young School Leaders from across the country gathered on Wadawurrung Country, at St Patrick’s College Ballarat, as part of the Edmund Rice Education Australia’s (EREA) Young Leaders’ Conference. Over 50 young people from 40 schools in almost every state and territory across Australia participated in the conference, and we were fortunate enough to have our College Captain Lachlan Miranda represent Waverley.
The theme of Conference was Voice and Agency. The Young Leaders explored an understanding of leadership from a Gospel and Edmund Rice perspective, and the importance of justice, Reconciliation, advocacy, service and global engagement. They networked together as they reflected on their own personal journey of leadership and how to look after their own and their peers’ wellbeing. The delegates also had the opportunity to be the first group consulted as part of the mission direction and strategy for EREA going forward.
The Young Leaders were joined online by past Edmund Rice young leaders from South Africa and India, who shared their own experience of leading in their nation’s context. The Australian Young Leaders were invited to collaborate globally this year with other young leaders from across the 20 Countries where Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition operate.
This was an incredibly rich learning experience for Lachlan and we are proud to know he is playing a role in shaping the future of EREA.
As part of our College wellbeing initiatives for students, Waverley College has a dedicated Psychology Service located in the Health Centre. One of our Psychologists, Samantha Jessen, completed specialised training with her golden retriever, Mabel, to be a certified therapy dog in training. In 2023, Mabel visited the College on a trial basis – you may have spotted her around campus getting lots of pats and cuddles. This year, Mabel will continue to visit the Senior Campus on occasion as she begins to settle in and get used to life at a very busy school.
Mabel is a two-year-old blonde golden retriever. She enjoys saying hello to absolutely everyone, going for long walks, and playing with her toys. She likes holding hands, playing tug, and will often remind you to keep petting her. Mabel is very playful as a young dog and is always eager to meet new friends.
As Mabel is quite young, she at times finds it tricky to stay calm and relaxed as she wants to play with everyone she meets! With time, we hope Mabel continues to regulate and relax a little bit more to attend the Senior Campus on a regular basis. Please be mindful that Mabel is classified as a learner until she finds her big dog paws and may need some extra patience and grace as she continues to adjust to life at Waverley.
College Psychologist, Ms Samantha Jessen with Mabel our Therapy Dog
Through Mabel’s presence within the school environment, it is envisaged that she will support student engagement, assist with social skill development, aid with self-regulation and calming, among many other benefits. Mabel may engage with students in a variety of ways including individual interventions, small group and class interventions, as well as a presence across a range of College events.
Understandably, some parents and carers will have concerns about their child’s interaction with an animal within the school environment. These concerns may relate to your child’s fear or phobia of animals, or a health and safety concern. We would like to assure you that interaction with Mabel is completely voluntary, and precautions are being taken to minimise risks. As a result, a risk management plan is available for your perusal should you wish to better understand our planning. In addition, further information about commonly asked questions and concerns is available upon request. Please inform the Health Centre if your child has any health-related concerns regarding animals.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Wellbeing Team.
In our recent Welcome Back assembly, we took a moment to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our 2023 HSC cohort. We will be commemorating their success in the upcoming High Achievers’ assembly next week. It is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and habits they cultivated during their time with us.
Success is not accidental; it is a result of intentional habits and a commitment to seizing opportunities. I emphasised that these accomplishments are not isolated events but part of a continuum that we aim to build upon and improve in our school community. It is the daily habits, the resilience to learn from challenges and failures, and the positive mindset that contribute to sustained success.
As we embark on the new academic year, I encourage students to reflect on the habits that will pave the way for personal success when they are setting their SMART goals with their Wellbeing mentors over the next few weeks. This is an excellent opportunity to consider what habits will help achieve the desired outcomes. Whether it’s staying organised, building a consistent study plan, summarising key lessons, or preparing for upcoming assessments – each habit contributes to overall success.
In the spirit of fostering a positive learning environment, we want to highlight the importance of classroom routines. Our lesson protocols, prominently displayed on interactive boards, ensure that every student has the best opportunity to learn and grow. Starting with strong and organised lesson beginnings, maintaining focus throughout, and ending with a review of learning in the classroom and planning study for upcoming tasks – these routines set the stage for an enriching academic experience.
I want to emphasise the significance of collaboration and proactive communication. Our teachers are here to support you. The message to students was clear: “Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you need help.” Being proactive and seeking guidance when needed is a key aspect of the learning journey.
In closing, I want to express my immense pride in the achievements of our students and extend heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated teaching staff for their unwavering support. Let’s continue to inspire, educate, and move forward together towards a future filled with endless possibilities.
Wishing everyone a successful and fulfilling academic year ahead.
At the heart of our commitment to excellence lies the recognition of the importance of ongoing, high-quality professional learning for our staff. The sessions conducted last week were carefully designed to address various aspects crucial to the growth and development of our school community and to equip our teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary for shaping our school improvement plans in 2024. Below is an overview of these days.
Our journey towards improvement began with a detailed review of the 2023 HSC results and the post-school achievements of our graduates. We commenced our analysis of these outcomes where we aim to identify areas of success and areas that may require further attention. This reflective process is integral to understanding how we can continuously enhance the learning experience for our students.
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students is a top priority. The professional learning days included comprehensive sessions on child safeguarding, providing our staff with the latest information and tools to create a secure and nurturing environment for all students.
To tailor our teaching methods to the individual needs of our students, staff engaged in workshops on using data effectively. This empowers our educators to gain insights into the unique learning requirements of each student, enabling a more personalised and effective educational experience.
With the impending Curriculum Reform, our faculties dedicated time to prepare for the upcoming changes. Additionally, we reviewed our annual goals from 2023 and collaboratively set action plans for the year ahead. This strategic planning ensures that we remain aligned with our overarching mission and objectives. Parents and carers can find further information about the curriculum reform by clicking the button below.
Click to view curriculum reform information
We also continued our work on Deep Learning – a framework that supports teachers in providing tools to design engaging and effective opportunities that reimagine learning as, ‘the process of acquiring… six Global Competencies: Character, Citizenship, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Critical thinking.’ [ref: Dive Into Deep Learning: Tools for Engagement (Quinn et al., 2019)]. Embedding these competencies into our teaching and learning programs aligns with the vision of the NSW Government curriculum reform to, ‘ensure students develop strong foundations for learning, life and work in a complex and fast-changing world.’ [NESA website].
As we move forward into 2024, these professional learning days have fortified our commitment to excellence and provided our educators with the tools to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders. We look forward to sharing the fruits of these endeavours with you throughout the academic year.
Quinn, J. McEachen, J.J. Fullan, M. Gardner, M. Drummy, M. (2019). Dive Into Deep Learning: Tools for Engagement. (1st ed.). SAGE Publications.
Ms Lynsey Porter
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
lporter@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The latest edition of Wavelength has landed! The 31st edition features articles on our Co-Curricular achievements, 120 Year Celebrations, R U OK? Day, Immersions, the history of the Queens Park Pavilion, interviews with Old Boys and everything in between.
If you would like a printed copy they are available for collection at both Senior and Junior School Receptions.
Click the button below to view Wavelength digitally and happy reading!
Click here to read Issue 31, December 2023
Ms Vanessa Witton
Marketing Communications Specialist
vwitton@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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