Read more: how to access over 100 LGBTQI+ fiction and non-fiction books plus book reviews and recommendations.
To address the College’s Inclusive Community touchstone, we provide all students a chance to see themselves represented and who they are validated.
We have a select list of over 100 LGBTQI+ fiction and various non-fiction books and stories for all students to feel included, and for all to develop empathy and kindness towards others.
These can be found via the library catalogue OLIVER.
A girl is frightened and misses her chance to declare her love for her girlfriend, and regrets this, and makes it up by declaring her true love via a song, at the end changing the word from ‘him’ to ‘her’ in the song.
Set in COVID times, a heartwarming story about being true to yourself. Written by the wildly talented and popular Australian Young Adult author Will Kostakis.
The Greatest Hit – a novel by Will Kostakis
Kate and her best friend, Anderson, have a long-term trusting relationship. There is nothing that they keep from each other. Their common interests range from a love of drama to a fascination and horror of sporty kids and their parties. Rarely do Kate and Anderson think nor do anything that they don’t share. However, their friendship is put under pressure when Kate and Anderson find themselves studying different subjects and become suspicious about each other’s love interests, threatening their friendship. It turns out that that there are some things that are best not to have in common.
Kate in Waiting, a novel by Becky Albertalli
Someday, a novel by David Levithan
‘If you ever wanted to have some idea of the many aspects of gender identity, read this book based on a true story of a teenager in Melbourne. Very ‘real’ and sincere’.
Finding Nevo: How I Confused Everyone, an autobiography by Nevo Zisin
Happy Wear it Purple Day!
Mr William Roberts
Head of Library Services
E: wroberts@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Read more: Parent Guide to Pastoral Care Notifications in Parent Lounge, where to find Parent Lounge, login guidance.
With the implementation of the new Parent Lounge, each week iAssist will be publishing a guide to a specific feature to help parents navigate around the interface.
The guides will be released through Nurrunga and then listed in the Parent Lounge under the School Links — Parent Lounge Guides section.
This week it’s Pastoral Care notifications.
Next week we will release a guide on updating Parent Details.
If you need guidance on how to login, please contact the team at iAssist@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Mr Simon Potter
Director of ICT, Campus and Innovation
E: spotter@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Read more: Semester 1 Academic Awards Years 7-9, Old Boy Ryan Abbott, advice about online behaviour of Gen Z.
Congratulations to our Semester 1 Academic Award winners in Years 7-9. Their dedication and persistence has paid off, and we congratulate them on their fine achievements. These students were recognised at our recent online academic assembly. They lead by example and by striving to reach their potential, have set new benchmarks. We are very proud of each of them.
James Barber – Equal First in Year English, Mathematics and Geography, First in Class English and Geography
Jacob Blowers – First in Class Technology
Sonny Bowcock – First in Class Science
Benjamin Capaan – Equal First in Year Music, First in Class Music, Science, PDHPE and Technology
Aidan Carpenter – First in Class Science and Music
Charlie Carter – First in Class PDHPE
Lando Cheatham – First in Class PDHPE, Equal First in Class Drama
Lochie Colquhoun – Equal First in Year Drama, Equal First in Class Drama
Cruz Cooke – First in Class Drama
Ryan Crawford – Equal First in Year Drama, Equal First in Class Drama
Ben Cromer – First in Year Science, Equal First in Year PDHPE and Geography Equal Second in Year Mathematics, First in Class Religious Education, Science, Geography, Music and Technology, Equal First in Class PDHPE and English
Adam Curran – First in Class Religious Education and Geography
Jordan du Toit – Equal First in Class English
Marley Dugard – Equal First in Class English
William Elliott – Equal First in Year Music, First in Class Music
George Ellis – First in Class English, Zack Ellis First in Class PDHPE
Dante Fearn – Equal First in Year Drama, First in Class Religious Education, Drama, Science, PDHPE and Technology
Hugo Fernandez – First in Class English
Jonte Garvey – Equal First in Class English
Lewis Hamilton – Equal First in Year Mathematics, First in Class Geography
Aaron Hodge – First in Class Music
Josh Hodgson – Equal First in Year Drama, First in Class Religious Education and Geography, Equal First in Class Drama
Riley Joel – First in Class Music
Lachlan Jones – First in Class Science
Zac Jones – Equal First in Class Technology
Costa Karlis – Equal First in Class English
Jonathan Kingma – Equal First in Year Drama, Equal First in Class Drama
Xavier Kopsiaftis – Equal First in Year Geography and Drama, First in Class Geography and Drama, Equal First in Class English and Technology
Billy Lagos – Equal First in Year Mathematics, Equal First in Class English
Brooklyn Lagos – Equal First in Class English
Charles Le Marchant – First in Class PDHPE, First in Class Drama
Max McKenzie – First in Class Religious Education
Marcus Messaike – First in Class Technology, Equal First in Class Drama
Ryan Murphy – Equal First in Year Music, First in Class Music
Oscar Murray – First in Year Technology, First in Class Technology and Geography
Owen Patient – Equal First in Year PDHPE, Equal First in Class PDHPE
William Pollard – Equal First in Class English, First in Class Music
Zain Quettawala – First in Class Technology
Jacob Rae – First in Class PDHPE
Christian Richardson – Equal First in Year Religious Education, First in Class Religious Education
Jack Richardson – Equal First in Year Drama, Equal First in Class Drama
Alex Richmond – Equal First in Year English and Mathematics, First in Class English
Fred Robertson – First in Class Religious Education, Equal First in Class Drama
Enzo Rossi – Equal First in Class English and Drama, First in Class Science and Geography
Angus Skeed – Equal First in Year Music, First in Class Music
Peter Soumilas – Equal Second in Year Mathematics, First in Class Religious Education
Max Star – Equal Second in Year Mathematics, Equal First in Class English
Dante Tyler – First in Class Drama
Thomas Vanderkemp – First in Class Science
Bowie Wanda – Equal First in Year Drama, Equal First in Class Drama
Silas Whitehead – Equal First in Year Religious Education, Equal Second in Year Mathematics, First in Class Religious Education, Science, PDHPE, Geography and Technology
Cristian Abruzzese – Equal Second in Year Mathematics
George Alexandratos – Equal Second in Year Mathematics
Dean Andrews – First in Class English and Technology
Sebastian Ari – First in Year Visual Arts, First in Class Visual Arts
Monty Armstrong – First in Class English
Kayden Baker – First in Year Technology, Equal First in Year PDHPE, Equal Second in Year Mathematics, First in Class English, PDHPE, History, Visual Arts, Technology and Spanish, Equal First in Class Religious Education and Science
Joshua Barr – Equal First in Class Religious Education
Isaac Barton – Equal First in Class PDHPE
Fred Carmody – Equal First in Class History
Sam Caro – First in Class Science and Technology
Lieme Chan – Equal First in Year Religious Education, Equal Second in Year Mathematics, First in Class Religious Education
Charles Coughlan – First in Class Visual Arts
Tomas Crosson – Equal Second in Year Mathematics, First in Class Technology
Max Dent – Equal First in Class PDHPE
Tom Donaldson – First in Year Mathematics, Equal First in Class Religious Education
Cillian Donnelly – Equal Second in Year Mathematics
Cooper Fitzsimmons – First in Class English
Huon Groves – First in Year Science, Equal Second in Year Mathematics, First in Class English, Science, PDHPE, History, Technology and Spanish
Nick Hjorring – First in Class Science and PDHPE, Equal First in Class English
Yannick Hott – Equal Second in Year Mathematics, First in Class Religious Education, Science, PDHPE, History, Visual Arts and Spanish
Lachlan Isaac – First in Class Visual Arts and Spanish
Rafal Jackson – First in Class English
Thomas Jackson-Whitlock – First in Class PDHPE
Jack Peter Johnson – Equal First in Class Religious Education
Leo Jreige – Equal Second in Year Mathematics, First in Class English, Science, PDHPE, History and Spanish
Charlie Luck – First in Class Visual Arts
Callum Macarthur – First in Class Visual Arts
Lachlan Marzol – First in Class Religious Education, History, Technology and Spanish
Kai McDermott – Equal First in Year PDHPE, First in Class PDHPE
Jonathon McDonald – Equal Second in Year Mathematics
Christian Miletic – First in Class Religious Education
James O’Loughlin – First in Class PDHPE
James Peate – First in Year English, Equal First in Year Religious Education, Equal Second in Year Mathematics, First in Class Religious Education, English, Science, History and Spanish
Tamen Peralta – Equal Second in Year Mathematics, First in Class Science
Renato Rovacchi – Equal First in Class Science
Lachlan Rowney – First in Class Technology
Max Sheehy – Equal First in Year Religious Education, First in Class Religious Education and Technology
Lucas Simcocks – First in Class Visual Arts
Fox Stapleton – First in Class Technology, Equal First in Class English and History
Giles Strachan – First in Class Religious Education
Harrison Thorpe – First in Year Spanish, First in Class Science, History and Spanish
Archie Tindale – Equal First in Class Religious Education
Joshua Tsoukalas – First in Class Visual Arts
Theo Varvaressos – Equal First in Class English
Cameron Vincent Hull – First in Class History and Spanish
Oscar Wilson – Equal First in Class Religious Education
Nick Zanapalis – Equal Second in Mathematics
Bailey Barker – First in English and STEM, Equal First in Geography
James Birbas – First in Spanish
Zac Coonan – First in Mathematics Level 3 and Photographic and Digital Media
Luke Crosson – First in Drama
Dillon Duke-McCoy – Equal First in Mathematics Level 2
Jack George – First in Mathematics Level 1
Tashi Harrison – First in Design and Technology
Milan Mann – First in Industrial Technology Timber
Ewan McDonald – Equal First in History Elective
James Medland – First in PDHPE, First in Physical Activity and Sports Studies
Lennox Miller – First in Visual Arts
Lachlan Miranda – First in Commerce, Equal First in Applied Philosophy
Robbie Muir – First in Music
Thomas Risk – Equal First in Mathematics Level 2
Will Sweetman – First in Information and Software Technology
Asher Thomasyu – First in Science, Equal First in Geography and Applied Philosophy
William Whitaker – Equal First in History Elective
Henry Whitehouse – First in Work Education
Ricardo Zanapalis – First in Religious Education and Food Technology, Equal First in Geography
After starting at the University of Sydney and playing in their inaugural UBL team, Ryan Abbott ended up receiving three US Scholarship offers and has chosen Fresno Pacific University in California. For the next four years, Ryan will attend University in California and play College Basketball. Ryan has been recently training and playing for the Illawarra Hawks NBL team in Wollongong. On behalf of the College Community, we wish Ryan an amazing next step and safe journey. We look forward to hearing about his experiences on return to Australia.
Over the last few weeks in Nurrunga, we have written much about how to assist your son get into a good routine, the importance of exercise, and of setting some boundaries around technology usage. Please take the time to read College Psychologist Ms Tessa Prior’s article in this week’s edition, around what Gen Z actually do online, as it will give parents valuable insight into this space.
Over the past year and a half, our College nurse Ms Adele Cutbush has been making creative use of her spare time by creating a recipe blog, so that others can enjoy some delicious home-cooked meals. Due to the lockdown, she has finally launched it, and hopes the Waverley community might be interested in having a look. Her mission is to add a new recipe every week. From flavoursome Corn and Zucchini Fritters to nutritious Toddlers’ Cottage Pie, there really is something for everyone. Happy cooking (and feasting)!
Adele’s Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Read more: new child safety officers, tips on keeping routine during lockdown.
Waverley College places the care and safety of all students at the forefront of everything that it does. In addition to all staff undergoing child protection training in line with our Code of Conduct, the College up until now, has appointed Child Safety Officers from its leadership team.
After consideration, we believe that students would benefit from a broader range of staff being included in this group. The College Leadership Team have therefore made the decision to expand the number of Child Safety Officers from a broader cross-section of staff.
The key responsibilities of this team include:
Ongoing training will be provided by EREA including the National Child Safeguarding conference in September.
Below are the new Child Safety Officers joining me, Ms Elizabeth Watson and Ms Gabby Smith:
I have spoken to the students at assembly a number of times about the importance of finding and maintaining a routine at this time. For most of us, our regular gym sessions, co-curricular training, competitive sport and coffee catch ups are a distant memory. There are, however, strategies we can take to maintain our ‘normal’ routine amidst the current Greater Sydney lockdown:
Start or end each day with five things you’re grateful for, and see how your mindset during the day or before your sleep shifts;
Make an effort every day to get outside for at least 20 minutes to soak up some sun (when possible), or simply observe the ocean or even lake if you’re down by the water. The sun will boost your immune system and help you sleep in the evening, not to mention the calming nature of the ocean;
It’s so easy to simply work ALL day, as you may not be leaving the house and/or there is “nothing better to do”. Take at least 30 minutes to simply relax, doing what you love … read, listen to music, play games, or go for a walk;
Snacking will easily creep in, especially when you get bored. Make an effort to only buy what you plan to consume, and keep the same eating routine. Consider healthy snacks such as nuts, fruit and cut up vegetables such as carrots and capsicum. Keep the hydration up too, drinking between 2-3 litres of water per day;
Amongst the usual benefits of exercise, the main focus here is keeping mentally and physically stimulated (endorphins are awesome), and keeping your immune system in check.
Mr Patrick Brennan
Deputy Principal (Student and Staff Wellbeing)
E: pbrennan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Young people’s online habits can sometimes seem like a mystery to anyone that isn’t a young person. These habits have become exacerbated since lockdown, prompting a lot of conversations about what is a healthy amount of screen time, and what is concerning.
A recent study published by Year13 YouthSense has looked into how young people use the Internet, and how much time in their day is dedicated to this. I hope this article helps to normalise some of your son’s online habits, and give you some guidance into what would be considered ‘average’ use. This study is based on 1,232 responses from across Australia.
As adults, we grew up in the age of TVs, running to do our chores or go to the bathroom in the ad breaks, so as not to miss a moment of a show. Young people today are growing up in a very different world; regular TV is hardly on the radar for Gen Zs. The Internet is playing a huge role in our young people’s lives, and getting them ‘off it’ is not the answer. To help the young people in our lives, it is important we understand what is considered ‘normal’ and encourage boundaries, based on this information.
Based on this 2021 study, 71% of young people are using their phone as their preferred device, with laptops at 18% (desktop 7% and tablet 4%). The average screen time per day is five hours, meaning they are spending close to a third of their waking lives on their phones, with only 13% of respondents having one to two hours a day. It’s important to note that these five hours are not screen time during their school day, this is in addition to their use of laptops at school.
When it comes to what young people are doing, around 37% said they were on Social Media (Instagram, TikTok etc) for three plus hours a day, while 42% said they were using Social Media one to two hours a day. If we compare this data with websites, only 8% were using websites three plus hours a day.
In addition to Social Media usage, streaming videos on YouTube and shows on Netflix etc had very similar results, with almost half streaming between one to three plus hours each day.
When it comes to online gaming, the data shows differently. 75% of males reported that they game weekly, compared to 43% of females. However only 12% of respondents reported they play games for three plus hours a day.
The term ‘addicted’ is thrown around a lot when it comes to young people and technology use. And maybe for good reason. The need for this engagement does appear as an addiction, which further emphasises the importance of boundaries and strong expectations.
Adolescence is a time of rapid brain development and changes. The everyday patterns of behaviour they engage in now, is setting a precedent for their later years. The more education and structure they are provided around screen time, the higher chance they will incorporate this into their lives as young adults.
The study mentioned above, showed that 48% of young people felt they were addicted to Social Media, with one 18-year-old stating “people are too addicted to their phones. To the point where it’s weird if you’re not addicted”.
If you are setting boundaries around screen time, do this WITH your son
The online usage for young people is something everyone has an opinion on; maybe you feel it’s bad having adolescents exposed to so much, so young. Or perhaps you think it’s an empowering tool, that they are able to create a platform and understand more about the world, in a way that we as adults didn’t at their age. No matter what side of the fence you sit on, remember that our young people today are informed, and connected. Therefore, if you are setting boundaries around screen time, or limiting certain content/Social Media platforms, I would encourage you to do this with your son.
Ask him, what does he think is fair? Get an understanding of his current use. Is he using public or private accounts? Does he think his mental health is being impacted? Creating a shared agreement or goal around screen time is an empowering and validating way to work as a team, in order to get the best outcome.
Ms Tessa Prior
School Psychologist
E: tprior@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Next Wednesday morning, despite being in lockdown, our Year 10 and Year 5 students will have the opportunity to reconnect online for their first Big Brother/Little Brother gathering this term.
Each Year 10 student has been matched up with a little brother in Year 5 in their House group and will be able to engage in conversation throughout the Google Meet activity.
I know our Year 10 students are very excited to have this opportunity to engage with the younger years again, and I look forward to hearing the many interesting topics of conversation on Wednesday and seeing these relationships grow.
Ms Suzanne Walsh
Director of Identity and Student Formation
E: swalsh@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Despite the fact that we have not been able to go to Timor-Leste on our Immersion program since 2019, the strong relationships we built up over time have continued to flourish. As a result, some of our alumni are endeavouring to continue to help develop the wonderful classroom facilities that provide educational opportunities for the children of Timor-Leste via a fundraising venture along the Great Ocean Walk to hopefully raise $30,000.
I am sharing this news because these young men are wonderful ambassadors for Waverley, and reflect the values of Edmund Rice in caring for the disadvantaged and thinking of others before themselves. Some of our past students who were privileged to attend these immersions pre-COVID-19 include one of our Vice-Captains from 2020, Liam Andrews.
LIAM ANDREWS (CLASS OF 2020) AND TIMORESE PRE-SCHOOL STUDENTS SHARING SKILLS, 2019
Liam’s reflection on his Timor-Leste experience (below) is testament to the wonderful relationships that can be made throughout these opportunities. Hopefully post-COVID we will be able to again participate and enjoy these simple, yet life-changing experiences beyond the Waverley gates.
The Timor-Leste immersion offers an experience that is distinctly unique to Timor-Leste itself. From the warm welcoming people and communities, to the natural beauty and rich history of the Timor land, the immersion allowed me to challenge my comfort zones and engage in a truly humbling experience.
Through our homestay with the families in Railaco Craic, we were not only able to build relationships that transcended language barriers, but created memories that will last lifetimes. Playing soccer with the local kids, introducing them to the beauty of rugby, and learning more about a country that exists so closely to Australia, the immersion strengthened the bonds between the Waverley boys. It offered opportunities to learn more about the staff that accompanied us, helping the boys to develop healthy student-teacher relationships that continued on as we got back in the classroom.
Additionally, the friendly nature of our guides from Timor Unearthed created a fun environment allowing us to benefit from their profound knowledge of Timor-Leste. Ultimately, the Timor-Leste immersion is a humbling experience that allows the Waverley boys to understand their privilege and experience a world greatly different from our own.
Liam Andrews, 2020 Vice-Captain
Ms Suzanne Walsh
Director of Identity and Student Formation
E: swalsh@waverley.nsw.edu.au
On Friday 20 August at 12 noon, the Children’s Book Council of Australia will broadcast live, the winners of the best books for children for 2021.
This could be a fun lunch time activity to spend with your sons and family.
All age categories are covered from preschool to Young Adult – fiction and information books.
Join in if you can.
Students can access all books in hard copy when back on site, and where available, we will source ebook and audiobook versions!
This year’s theme is certainly “app” for our COVID times: we are definitely in a new and other world!
The dystopian classic ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell
Mr William Roberts
Head of Library Services
E: wroberts@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Read more: National Science Week activities, experiments, innovations, competitions, championships!
From 14-22 August we are encouraging students from Years 5-12 to explore their curious side by taking part in the various activities we will be hosting virtually.
This year’s National Science Week theme is: ‘Food: Different by Design’ which explores the influential nature of our Agricultural industry and the exciting scientific innovations which are enhancing food production and sustainability in Australia and around the world.
Firstly, we encourage all students to take part in the Education Perfect Science Championships which begin on 16 August. To do this, click on the EP Science Championships 2021 button on your EP Dashboard and answer as many questions as possible.
You can browse the content and learn about any science topic you are curious about! This includes lessons on Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth & Space, COVID-19, Investigation skills and many more.
The more questions answered the more points you get!
*House points will be awarded to students who achieve an award!
Secondly, we would like to announce another wonderful competition. Students from Years 5-12 are asked to record themselves undertaking an experiment at home and explaining the scientific concept behind it in a fun and engaging way.
Prizes will be awarded to a winner and a runner up from both the Junior and Senior Campus.
Video requirements:
Four ideas for experiments or innovations you may like to undertake and present to the College Community are below:
4. ‘At Home Science Activities.’ Browse the content on Education Perfect for this folder.
The Science department can not wait to celebrate Science Week with you! You may even see some of our favourite ‘at home’ experiments during the week, so keep your eyes peeled!
Ms Gemma Brown
Assistant Head of Science
E: gbrown@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Congratulations to our Semester 1 Academic Award winners in Years 10-12. Their dedication and persistence has paid off and we congratulate them on their fine achievements. These students were recognised at our recent online academic assembly. They lead by example and by striving to reach their potential, have set new benchmarks. We are very proud of each of them.
Connor Andrews – First in PDHPE and Physical Activity and Sports Studies
Marcus Antonio – First in Spanish
Eddie Beswick – First in Visual Arts
Anderson Franulovich – First in Mathematics Level 2
Campbell Groves – First in Science
Charles Hely-Hammond – First in Commerce and Religious Education; Equal First in History
Carter Hjorring – First in Design and Technology
James Iatrou – First in Photographic and Digital Media
Jamie Khov – First in Mathematics Accelerated
Freddie Le Vay – First in Applied Philosophy
Aidan Mahoney – First in Industrial Technology (Timber)
Jake Perks – First in STEM
Jack Preller – First in Food Technology
Xavier Quinn – First in Work Education
Liam Russell – First in Music
Leo Schmid – First in English
Sam Stewart – Equal First in Drama
Ben Stirling – First in Information and Software Technology
Theo Varvaressos – Equal First in History
Euan Veale-Wright – First in Mathematics Level 1
Vasili Vertsonis – Equal First in History
Liam Wood – First in Mathematics Level 3 and History Elective
Matt Woods – Equal First in Drama
Leo Astridge – First in Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies and Hospitality
Nathan Barns – First in Spanish Beginners
Pablo Berdaa – First in Spanish Continuers
Toby Davidson – Equal First in Business Studies
Liam Davis – First in Industrial Technology
Daniel Di Francesco – Equal First in Biology and Engineering Studies
William Dodd – First in Mathematics Extension 1 and Physics
Oliver Elliott – First in English Advanced; Equal First in Business Studies
Mack Flitcroft – Equal First in Studies of Religion II; First in Accelerated Mathematics
Jared Garwood – Equal First in Studies of Religion II
Harry Gippel – First in English Standard
Maddox Grebert – First in Design and Technology
Guy Hammerschmidt – Equal First in Biology; First in Music 2
Axel Jeffriess – First in Visual Arts
Thomas Kenny – Equal First in English Studies
Christian Kitas – First in Legal Studies
Louis Kitto – First in Music 1
James Kort – First in PDHPE
Kayton Lee – First in Mathematics Advanced; Equal First in Economics
Max Leedham – First in Geography
Dominic McGrath – First in Marine Studies
Daniel McSweeny – Equal First in Studies of Religion II; First in English Extension, Modern History and Drama
Leo Morgan – Equal First in Engineering Studies
Luke Paterson – Equal First in Economics
AJ Preketes – First in Studies in Catholic Thought
Conor Ryan – First in Ancient History
Toby Ryan – Equal First in English Studies
Finley Stern – First in Photography, Video and Digital Imaging; First in Entertainment Industry
Carl Waterson – First in Studies of Religion I, Chemistry and Food Technology
Thomas Wilkins – First in Mathematics Standard; First in Construction
Saia Afeaki – First in Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies
Diego Berdaa – First in Spanish Continuers
Conor Boyd-Boland – Equal First in English Extension 1
Dante Bryan – First in Music 1
Duke Bushby – First in Mathematics Standard 1
Joel Caltagirone-Pantano – First in Construction
Joseph Collins – First in English Studies
Giulian D’Ettorre – Equal First in English Extension 1
Alex Elder – First in Investigating Science and PDHPE
Baxter Flynn – First in Hospitality
Mark Gaponov – First in Studies of Religion II
Jackson Green – First in Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
Elija Heininger – First in Entertainment Industry
Noa Kathriner – First in Mathematics Standard 2
Jacob Larcinese – First in Biology
Louis Liong – First in English Standard
Jack MacKenzie – First in Industrial Technology
Harjot Mand – Equal First in Mathematics Advanced and Economics
Kyle McBride – First in Design and Technology
Luke McLellan – Equal First in Mathematics Advanced
Leon Palacio – First in Catholic Studies; Mathematics Extension 1; Mathematics Extension 2; Chemistry and Spanish Beginners
James Privett – First in Business Studies
Toby Rabinowitz – First in Studies of Religion I, Ancient History and Drama
Alexander Shahinian – First in Food Technology
James Simpson – First in Music 2
Hugo Stephenson – First in Visual Arts
Darcy Sullivan – First in Marine Studies
Jacob Swann – First in Engineering Studies
Sebastian Van De Hoek – First in Geography
Aaron Varsanyi – First in Legal Studies
Hayden Walker – First in English Advanced and English Extension 2
Darcy Widdowson – Equal First in Mathematics Advanced and Economics; First in Modern History
Hayden Wild – First in Physics and Software Design and Development
Jack Ziade – Equal First in Mathematics Advanced
At 11am today the Premier of NSW announced that all HSC Trial Examinations in Greater Sydney will be held online. It is understandable with transmission numbers at 291 today, and probably rising, that the Health Department is not wanting movement across Local Government Areas (LGAs).
I would like to thank our Planning Team, Curriculum Team and our Heads of Department for the work they have done in regards to ensuring our students had both a Plan A and Plan B ready to be enacted at any time.
We met with our Year 12s and their parents online today at 12 noon to give further details about Plan B which will commence on Wednesday 18 August. Please keep our year 12s in your thoughts and prayers at this time as they continue to pivot successfully with respect to their final studies. It can not be easy in these challenging times, but I hope they know they have the community’s full support.
What makes a book ‘good’ for you? What about for your son? There will probably be a different set of criteria for you, as parents, as against your son, as a teen. Try to think back to your own teen years and think about what made a book ‘good’ for you.
One way to view some ‘good’ quality reading is via the Reading Lists we have compiled and are accessible in our Catalogue. You can view the title, cover, format as well as get a summary all from the same place. And if it’s in electronic format, you can click on a link to take you straight to the borrowing screen.
Questions?
Feel free to send an email to librarystaff@waverley.nsw.edu.au with any questions. One of our staff will get back to you as soon as possible.
This is the Oliver Catalogue Screen. Access the Reading Lists from the black ribbon under Waverley Senior Resource Search.
This is the sample screen for CBCA (Children’s Book Council Awards) Reading Lists. Click on the blue title of the Reading List to view the list in full (and access ebooks of these titles.)
Ms Sue Bognar
Senior School Teacher Librarian
E: sbognar@waverley.nsw.edu.au
‘A passion project is a creative project that gives you satisfaction and happiness. It goes by many names, including Genius Hour and 20% Time. Some businesses, including Google, allow employees to spend a portion of their work week on a passion project as a way of fostering innovation.’
[Source: https://sites.google.com/harrisonburg.k12.va.us/passion-project/home]
With lockdown comes many challenges. One challenge is having limited opportunities to engage with other members of the Waverley community or members of communities you are part of that allow you to pursue hobbies and interests you are passionate about.
Each Passion Project is student directed but with structured guidance. Students select a topic they are passionate about to research, collaborate and investigate deeper concepts in a format of their choice.
It is a fantastic way to connect curriculum to other interests, and maintain engagement throughout remote learning — particularly if you are completing work at a faster pace, or want to pursue topics that fall ‘just outside’ the scope of your current studies.
If you are interested in immersing yourself in a Passion Project, please contact Ms Stephanie Boyce.
Ms Stephanie Boyce
Academic Enrichment Coordinator
E: sboyce@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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