As the end of Term 3 approaches, I give thanks for the resilience and work ethic displayed by staff, parents and students throughout this unusual and challenging term. I thank the staff for the energy and resources that they have put into online learning, pastoral care and their lessons. I thank parents for their continued support of their sons and their partnership with staff in trying to achieve good outcomes whilst balancing their own work situations. And I thank the students for their resilience, dedication to learning and their engagement with a different learning paradigm.
In speaking with many parents, most students have made progress throughout the term and have performed well under the challenging circumstances that are in play. That said, there have certainly been days, when everyone has been tested and had to bounce back from a lockdown wall, both perceived and real.
I have certainly seen many examples of the 2021 Year 12 motto of “Real Gratitude: Deeds Not Words” being lived out throughout the term across many College situations and circumstances. And I am guided by Pope Francis in trying to achieve this motto myself through his following words:
“Rivers do not drink their own water;
trees do not eat their own fruit;
the sun does not shine on itself and
flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves.
Living for others is a rule of nature.
We are all born to help each other.
No matter how difficult it is …
Life is good when you are happy;
but much better when others are happy because of YOU.”
This segues nicely into a special day celebrated each year in that of RUOK? Day. I want to acknowledge the College’s long association with the RUOK? charity and acknowledge the amazing work of the Larkin family in assisting all Australians to take an active role in checking in on each other and having a conversation.
Today NESA released the updated HSC timetable and as a result UAC has released their key dates. There are no changes to the SRS (Schools Recommendation Scheme) timetable, and offers will be released on 12 November. Year 12 students will not receive ATAR-based offers in December. The first ATAR-based offer round for Year 12 students will be January Round 2 on 26 January 2022.
Further to my message in last week’s edition of Nurrunga, below is further information about early entry programs to UTS (University of Technology, Sydney) and ACU (Australian Catholic University).
UTS — With the recent changes to the HSC, UTS has made some changes to their Early Entry Program.
ACU Guarantee — this program offers eligible Year 12 students an unconditional place at ACU based on their Year 11 results. In response to UAC’s decision to delay the main offer round until January, ACU has added another round of offers to students. Applications will now close on Friday 8 October 2021.
Today, NESA released the HSC Examination Timetable for 2021.
At this week’s College Assembly, I reminded students of being vigilant in being safe, particularly online at this time. This week we celebrate National Child Protection Week and this year’s theme is ‘Every child, in every community, needs a fair go’. I made mention of the recent increase in online crimes and the need for boys to be mindful of random people trying to make contact with them and to be suspicious of their motivations. If your gut feeling tells you something is wrong or off, it usually is. Please encourage your son to tell someone or report directly to the E-commissioner.
As you know, the College is seeking to utilise the land that it owns at the back of the Junior School to provide a natural environment connection experience and outdoor play space that will benefit student learning and wellbeing.
A primary objective for the design team is addressing any foreseeable impacts to our neighbours, the natural environment and the local area. We have started a consultation period with our neighbours who live behind the Junior School. Next week we are meeting with Waverley Council’s Urban Ecology team.
The EREA Climate Crisis Statement was launched on 19 August 2021. The Statement speaks to us with hope and optimism grounded in a call for renewed and reimagined action. It has been developed over 18 months through consultation with over 1600 young people from EREA schools and various other members of our school communities. We are seeking a shift in attitudes and actions, to address the climate crisis and to restore harmony to God’s creation.
Whilst most of the media focuses on transmission in the South Western or Western parts of Sydney, I have picked up in my comms that comes to Principals directly from the Health Department, of an increased transmission in our area. A few of our students have contracted COVID-19 and I pray for them and their families at this time.
Please follow the Health Department warnings at this time. When students return to school, all of our teachers and staff will be vaccinated, most already are. If your son is eligible to be vaccinated, I certainly encourage you to have that conversation and get this organised. I know that I am safer being vaccinated and that I am safer for ‘other people’ being vaccinated. The College Nurse, Ms Adele Cutbush will continue to provide you with any new information we receive about vaccination availability.
Wednesday 15 September will be the last day of online learning for Term 3 with Thursday and Friday being screen-free days. There will be no supervision at the Junior or Senior Schools on these two days.
Waverley College’s long association with RUOK? Day continued this week as we celebrated this important day with an assembly and wellbeing activities led by Conlon House who have RUOK? Day as their charity.
Across Australia and the world, people are facing an unprecedented situation as our health authorities and governments act to manage the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). There has been no greater time for our students to be equipped with the skills and knowledge to navigate such challenging times.
The coronavirus pandemic comes as many Australians are still feeling the impact of recent bushfires, floods and drought. It’s very normal to not feel OK at times such as these. Watching and listening to media and Social Media coverage and commentary can be confronting and confusing. However, at a time when we’re being asked to physically distance ourselves from one another, students are being encouraged to make use of freed up time and their digital devices to stay connected.
It is now even more important that we promote a sense of community, reach out and ask our friends, family and colleagues, “Are you OK?”
Over the past few weeks, our staff have been reaching out to families to check in and to see how our students have been going with online learning. At this week’s RUOK? Day assembly, I congratulated the vast majority of students who have demonstrated amazing levels of resilience and determination during these challenging times.
At our assembly, our own RUOK? Ambassador, Mr Kevin Heath spoke about the importance of the four steps of the charity; Ask, Listen, Encourage Action & Check-In.
This year, RUOK launched “Are they really OK? Ask them today”, as this year’s call to arms. This comes in response to new research which found 22 per cent of Australians aren’t reaching out to ask “are you OK?” because there hasn’t been an occasion where they felt someone needed their help.
Plans for RUOK? Day in 2021 for the College which usually turns ‘yellow’ are a little different with the current lockdown restrictions, meaning no mass participation events, but plans are afoot to stay connected and check on those in our community.
Things may look a little different for RUOK? Day for us this year, in the physical sense, but the message remains the same. Our aim is to encourage everyone to consider how the people in their world are really going.
In wellbeing groups, mentors have been using resources and activities from the RUOK? website that provide resources and tools on how our students can share the message in our community. Importantly, this day should provide us with capacity to acknowledge and combat mental illness throughout the year.
Our wellbeing framework tracks and develops the entire student across five wellbeing foundations. Our vertical House system cultivates positive relationships across the year groups supported by Mentors and Heads of House. At the acute end, the College employs four counsellors and works closely with external agencies such as Headspace and Beyond Blue. The majority of staff (teaching and non-teaching) at the College are accredited mental health first aiders making Waverley College the gold standard in terms of student mental health.
Unplug to recharge! All students are invited to enjoy two screen-free days next week to turn off their devices in favour of connection, reflection, and quality time during online learning and social distancing.
As teachers, parents and students, we are more dependent on digital technologies than ever. Families across Sydney have had to loosen their screen time rules just to get through the week.
A screen-free end to the term is a tool for us to take the time we need to prioritise our families, friends and wellbeing. They offer a sanctuary: a space in stressful times for us to be present. It is hoped these two days will provide us with a chance to play, explore, and rediscover the joys of life beyond our screens. And they are great for our mental and physical health to boot!
So well done to everyone on a great term of online learning. The finish line looks in sight with our vaccination rates increasing at a record pace. We can’t wait to see everyone hopefully back on campus during Term Four.
Mr Patrick Brennan
Deputy Principal (Staff and Student Wellbeing)
E: pbrennan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Fees paid before 4pm on the prompt payment date attract a $25.00 discount.
Any payment received after due date will attract an administrative fee of $110.00.
Please be advised that some financial institutions need more than 48 hours to process their payments (e.g. internet/BPay/BPoint).
Please see the last page of your account for payment method and contact details.
You are reminded that if you wish to withdraw your son from enrolment at Waverley College, you are required to give one term’s notice in writing to the Principal that your son’s enrolment will cease.
The last day you can give notice that your son’s enrolment is finishing at the end of a school term, is the first day of the same term. If not received by that date, a penalty equivalent to one term’s tuition fees will be payable.
Mr Bryn Gregerson
Director of Business Services
E: bgregerson@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Parents — will receive some additional help for their sons!
Students — look out for invites sent to you for a Google Meet from myself, Mr William Roberts.
The drop in session is for you to get any help accessing ebooks, audiobooks and general questions you may have re navigating the College’s online tools.
Parents and caregivers just need to ask their sons to click ‘accept’ to this invite for access to this service.
The times will be a mix — during recess, lunch or from 2:30pm onwards.
Look out for this for Term 4 from day 1. We are conducting testing this week and next.
Mr William Roberts
Head of Library Services
E: wroberts@waverley.nsw.edu.au
NSW Health has implemented a Mobile Vaccination Program. This means that free Pfizer vaccinations are now available if you are between 16-59 years.
If you can’t make an appointment online, the NSW Public Health staff can help you when you arrive.
Help us stop the spread of COVID-19 by getting vaccinated, today.
Please view the following links to book in at one of these mobile vaccination clinics:
Club Burwood | 96 Shaftsbury Road, Burwood
Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre | 150 Belmore Road North, Riverwood
PCYC Marrickville | Steel Park | 531-565 Illawarra Road, Marrickville
Peter Forsythe Auditorium | Francis Street Corner, Franklyn Street, Glebe
Green Square Library | 255 Botany Road, Zetland
Wests Leagues Ashfield | 115 Liverpool Road, Ashfield
Please bear in mind that these are links provided to Waverley College from the Sydney Local Health District. They are not affiliated with Waverley College in any way. We are trying to assist you by providing this information about where you can get vaccinated.
Ms Adele Cutbush
College Registered Nurse
E: healthcentre@waverley.nsw.edu.au
At yesterday’s respective House Assemblies, the following boys were announced as House Captain and Prefect positions. Congratulations to these students:
House Captain – Alejandro Zanapalis
House Prefect – Leo Astridge
House Prefect – Benjamin Finegan
House Prefect – James Kort
House Prefect – Daniel Di Paola
House Captain – William Dodd
House Prefect – Brandon Reid
House Prefect – Charles Alexander
House Prefect – Xavier Scally
House Captain – Max Barber
House Prefect – Jay Palm
House Prefect – Cuba Kanakis
House Prefect – Thomas Martin
House Prefect – Jared Garwood
House Captain – AJ Preketes
House Prefect – Daniel Smith
House Prefect – Hugo Pizzol
House Prefect – James Byrd
House Prefect – Ian Vuk
House Captain – Michael Richmond
House Prefect – Owen Punch
House Prefect – Jimmy Ashbridge
House Prefect – Conor Cahill
House Captain – Thomas Wilkins
House Prefect – Jonathan Booy
House Prefect – Patrick Healy
House Prefect – Max Leedham
House Prefect – Alex Morris
House Captain – Angus Anthony
House Prefect – Jasper Doyle
House Prefect – Bryn Siltala
House Prefect – Jackson Cunningham
House Captain – Jack Rigg
House Prefect – Sachiel Bass
House Prefect – Daniel Di Francesco
House Prefect – Hugo Roles
House Prefect – Cooper Stynes
Congratulations Dane Perica, Year 12, who received the prestigious Archbishop Award for Excellence for his service work today (Friday, 3 September). The annual awards were started in 1999 by Cardinal Edward Clancy to honour leadership qualities and service to school and parish communities.
Congratulations Dane Perica
Congratulations to Elija Heininger who is a VET Excellence Award winner for 2021. Elija was nominated for displaying excellence in the completion of all aspects of his Entertainment course.
Congratulations to the following boys on their selection for the following teams:
An Australian Schools Team has not been announced as yet.
Wishing all fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers and father figures a Happy Father’s Day on Sunday. This year, beyond all others, has reminded us of the importance of family and the vital role fathers play in the lives of their children.
Dear God,
Thank you for all the fathers and father-figures in this world and for the many ways you use them to lovingly guide others to Your heart. I ask that you would bless them and give them great joy and peace. May they see You and know You in new ways. Show them how much you love them and care about them. Guide their steps, use their hands, and make them a blessing to others as you continue to fulfill your special purpose for their lives.
Amen.
Next Thursday, 9 September is the national day of action for RUOK? Day and our assembly will be on Wednesday morning. The theme for 2021 is R U really OK? In her Nurrunga article, Ms Cathy O’Sullivan (Head of Conlon House) provides some website links containing self-care tips and strategies to stay connected.
Towards the end of last year, I wrote to you on behalf of the College Advisory Council Finance Committee with regards to College Fees for the 2021 year and beyond, and again in May this year.
Recent changes to the Government Funding Model for schools means that Waverley will experience a significant decline in its Government funding until 2029. This decrease is predicted to be in the vicinity of $27M, which equates to a 37% decrease in Government funding over that period. The government’s funding calculation model Direct Measure Income (DMI) is based on parental income.
For nearly 120 years, Waverley College has provided a high-quality Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The College has focussed on academic excellence, quality teaching and learning, student wellbeing, the faith and social formation of young men, provision of a diverse and inclusive co-curricular program, development of a strong and vibrant Waverley Family and the provision of quality, appropriate learning environments.
Funding sources for schools are generally limited to Government funding and tuition fees, with some additional income derived from other sources such as Foundations, sponsorship and donations. Government funding has traditionally accounted for approximately 38% of the College’s total income. With this source of income beginning to decrease dramatically to approximately 25%, the College will need to examine how other funding sources, including tuition fees, need to be adjusted to compensate for this significant decrease in Government funding.
The College, over many years, has endeavoured to keep school fees at a reasonable level. If you compare our fees to other independent schools across Sydney, you will find we are very good value. We are very aware that our families work hard to provide an opportunity for their sons to attend Waverley. The College also has a long tradition of providing support for families when, for a range of reasons, their financial circumstances change. This support has never been more visible than during 2020 and 2021 when COVID-19 impacted many families across the Waverley community.
In 2021, the College was able to keep fees to a flat $400 increase across all year levels to try to minimise the financial impact of COVID-19, despite the significant financial pressure this year that decreased government funding of $1.6M which equates to approximately $1100 per student in 2021, was going to have on the College.
Next week, you will receive a request from the College to respond to a survey that will take about 10 minutes to complete. This survey is designed to explore your opinions and capacity to service your tuition fee commitments from 2022 and beyond. It is a significant challenge to balance affordability and the high-quality educational offerings for which Waverley is known. Your input via this survey will greatly assist the College in gathering important data from families so that informed, equitable and genuine decisions may be made by the College in relation to tuition fees. Your answers are confidential and your anonymity is guaranteed. The data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate.
I thank you for your ongoing support of the College and importantly, of your sons. As the Waverley Family, we will successfully navigate the challenges that lie ahead, and Waverley will continue to provide a quality Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition.
Congratulations to our Year 12s who have completed successfully their online trial assessments. They have shown amazing resilience in adapting to these challenging times and maintaining their composure with so many outside pressures on their shoulders.
With a little down time before they get back into their study and/or search for an apprenticeship, another look at university early entry opportunities or available further training could prove beneficial. For example, Macquarie University have reopened their early entry offer program and are offering five COVID-19 Impact Points to boost selection ranks, or ACU Guarantee program offers students a maximum of five adjustment points for students who attend schools that are in their Schools Relationship program, of which Waverley is. Or you might think a prospect of working up in the Pilbara is a good option at the moment.
Take some time to relook at where your next step could be by clicking on the links to opportunities below, or call Ms Knowles to discuss, for further advice. One of these steps could take away a fair amount of stress.
Students are eligible for this program if they are currently completing Year 12 and attend a school that has a strong relationship with ACU. Waverley College is one of these schools.
Year 12 students can receive a maximum of five adjustment points from the Schools Relationship Program.
These points will be automatically applied through UAC if students list one of ACU’s courses as a preference. There’s no need to apply separately.
Applications to ACU’s Early Entry Program, ACU Guarantee, are now open for 2022 admission.
How does it work?
By using your Year 11 results, ACU can predict a selection rank and make an offer accordingly. As part of your application, you may also choose to provide personal statements that give ACU insight into your circumstances and motivation for university study, to improve your entry score for ACU Guarantee.
*Applications close Friday 24 September 2021.
Macquarie University recognises the anxiety and uncertainty experienced by Year 12 students at this time. With the delaying of HSC exams and ATAR release, their ability to plan for university is also impacted.
An early offer can give students peace of mind and certainty about their future at university. Following the latest announcements for Year 12 students by the government, Macquarie University has reopened applications for the Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme.
*The Scheme is now open and applications close Sunday 19 September 2021.
Macquarie recognises the significant impact this pandemic has had on students and the stress related to university entry for 2022.
To reassure Year 12 students, all applicants applying for a Session 1, 2022 undergraduate degree will automatically receive five COVID-19 Impact Points to boost their selection rank.
Prospective students will not have to apply for these additional adjustment factors as they will be automatically applied via their Universities Admission Centre (UAC) application.
Designed for high-achieving school students, the UTS Early Entry Program allows you to secure a place in your preferred UTS degree based on your Year 11 academic achievements.
*Applications close Sunday 12 September 2021
(SRS): Apply through UAC.
All Year 12 students are able to apply for SRS, although not all courses are included in the scheme.
*Applications close Sunday 19 September 2021
Institutions make offers based:
How to apply:
If you’ve already applied for undergraduate study through UAC, use the ‘Apply or log in’ button at the top right of the UAC website and select the SRS application.
Career opportunities across Australia’s mining and agricultural businesses.
You will learn your trade on the job and attend trade school to gain additional knowledge and skills through accredited courses.
HIA Apprentices offer these apprenticeships:
Master Builders Apprenticeship Service is a Group Training Organisation, that employs apprentices and trainees to place them with tradespeople, builders and contractors within the Building and Construction Industry for on-the-job training in their trade.
Master Plumbers Apprentices Limited (MPAL) is a group training company and is the largest employer of apprentice plumbers in NSW.
MPAL ensures that apprentices employed through the scheme are exposed to all aspects of the Plumbing industry including: Water Plumbing, Sanitary Plumbing, Drainage, Roof Plumbing, Fire Hydrants and Hose Reels. The exposure is across Domestic, Commercial, Industrial and High-rise Construction Plumbing.
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In recent times, vaping has become a real problem for our teenagers and a pressing issue for teachers and parents. Waverley, like all schools, has not been immune from this issue with a small percentage of boys making poor decisions in terms of vaping. Despite anecdotal media attention to the contrary, research carried out by the Australian Drug and Alcohol Foundation suggests that most adolescents are making good choices in terms of vaping, with over 86% of teenagers never consuming a vape. That still leaves us with the 14% of adolescents who are putting themselves at risk.
Vaping is illegal for individuals under the age of 18 years and has poor health consequences for the students who engage in this activity. The College has a clear policy for any student in possession of a vape or e-cigarette whilst on campus.
It is important that parents are across reliable information about how to help teenagers who may be vaping. Professor Renee Bittoun (UNSW), an internationally-regarded expert on nicotine addiction and smoking cessation, will explain how you can know if children are vaping and what to do when they are.
She will deliver a webinar on Thursday 9 September at both 3:45pm and 7pm.
Places are limited to enable participants to ask questions and make the most of the presentation.
Professor Renee Bittoun from UNSW
Mr Patrick Brennan
Deputy Principal – Staff and Student Wellbeing
E: pbrennan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
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 Lodging an Absence.
Mr Simon Potter
Director of ICT, Campus and Innovation
E: spotter@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The R U OK? movement is particularly special for us here at Waverley, and this year the national day of action is Thursday, 9 September. This important message of checking in with someone, and developing the tools to feel comfortable doing so, will be explored in wellbeing groups in the lead up to the day utilising the wonderful resources produced by the R U OK? organisation.
Our assembly next Wednesday will have time dedicated to R U OK? Day, a national day of action that reinforces the importance of staying connected with your friends, family and colleagues through all life’s ups and downs, big or small.
R U OK? Day 2020: (L to R) Pat Clifton, Wendell Sailor, Luca Moretti, Lachlan Drew-Morris, Maryanne Larkin, Van Larkin, Katrina King, Cath O’Sullivan, Sherri Falkinder, Graham Leddie
The theme of this year is R U really OK? Sometimes it seems much easier to just say you’re ok than talk about what’s really going on, or it can be difficult to explain how you’re feeling. The R U OK? Toolkit asks students to consider things like:
For some self-care tips and strategies to stay connected, check out the resources available through the following websites — and check in with a mate!
Ms Cathy O’Sullivan
Head of Conlon House
E: cosullivan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Our Edmund Rice colleagues at PRAYTeK, (a child and earth rights organisation based in New Delhi, India), invite Waverley College students and school students from around the world, to take part in an Earth Summit.
The Earth Summit is a three-day international conference where young people can come together to talk about their concerns on environmental problems and try to create solutions for both local and global climate issues.
Suggested climate change themes include energy; adaptation and damage; gender and climate change; sustainable development; and science and innovation. However, the Earth Summit welcomes suggested topics from all participating members.
Yes. The three days of discussion will culminate in the creation of a collaborative list of recommended solutions, which will be submitted to the COP26 (United Nations Climate Change Conference) in November 2021, to help inform their recommendations. The recommendations will then be fed into a document on Ecological Rights of the Children.
Ms Sue Walsh
Director of Identity & Student Formation
E: swalsh@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Works on a new pedestrian and cycle pathway at Queens Park began on Monday. The pathway will run along the edge of Darley Road, connecting York Road to Carrington Road and completing a ‘missing link’ in the regional transport network.
Importantly, the pathway will also significantly improve safety for children, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists along Darley Road and access to Queens Park Sporting Fields.
No. The works will take place until the end of this year, weather permitting, but this project presents no impact to existing sports fields. Sports fields will be open throughout construction (with the exception of Centennial Parklands’ annual renovation program between 30 August 2021 and 16 October 2021.)
Sometimes. Works will be carried out in a staged approach, starting near York Road and progressing towards Carrington Road. There will be parking impacts at times, but always alternate pedestrian access in place and clearly signposted.
Please address concerns and questions to: info@cp.nsw.gov.au and type QP Cycleway in the subject line of your email.
Finalised Design Queens Park Cycleway
Today at around 2:20pm, a fire broke out in the TAS building on the Senior School campus. The fire was caused by embers that made their way into the exhaust duct.
There was only skeleton staff on campus and three Year 12 students. Staff responded immediately and everyone was evacuated and thankfully all are safe.
On behalf of the College and the local community, I would like to thank the local Police and Fire Departments who were at the scene in minutes and in large numbers. Their response was impressive and decisive and certainly kept damage to a minimum.
Please find below the key changes and announcements made by the government today in outlining a roadmap for return to face-to-face teaching.
The roadmap consists of four parts and is current as of 8am Friday 27 August:
Priority cohorts will begin face to face learning on Monday 25 October, as long as community transmission and vaccination rate requirements have been met.
HSC exams will be delayed to 9 November with a revised timetable and guidelines for a COVID-safe HSC to be released by NESA in early September. The updated start date means HSC results will be released in mid-January. For further details, please refer to Ms Porter’s newsletter article.
A) Vaccinations for all school staff across all sectors will be mandatory from 8 November.
NSW Health will be providing priority vaccinations at Qudos Bank Arena for school staff the week beginning 6 September. School staff are also encouraged to make use of the GP network to be vaccinated with whatever vaccine is available as soon as possible. A recent survey of the public-school workforce indicated the majority of staff already had at least one dose of a vaccine.
B) All students sitting their HSC will receive priority vaccination if they are eligible. Notification for priority booking will be issued by NESA next week. All students eligible for a vaccine will be strongly encouraged by the government to book an appointment.
Vaccination against COVID-19 is recommended for all individuals from 12 years of age, extending the current recommendation for those aged 16 years and older.
Students can only return to face-to-face learning in LGAs where community transmission cases are 50 or less per 100,000 people, based on health advice. For most LGAs in NSW this is already occurring. If cases exceed 50 per 100,000 in any LGA, learning from home will resume for that LGA until case numbers drop. This means about 64 per cent of students in Greater Sydney wouldn’t be able to return to school, totalling 554,861 students.
* Subject to possible change.
The start of the staggered return of students to face to face learning depends upon at least 70 per cent of the state’s eligible adult population being vaccinated. Current NSW Health projections indicate this will be before mid-October – which is why NSW Health and Education have confidence in the start date for the staged return being 25 October. We will continue to inform you of any changes as they arise.
After an extensive Prefect and Captain selection leadership process that included House, peers, and staff, it is my pleasure to announce that the four College Captains for Term 4 2021 and 2022 are:
The House Captains and Prefects will be announced at their respective House Assemblies next week.
Wednesday 1 September is Indigenous Literacy Day and this year the The Indigenous Literacy Foundation has organised an online event called ‘Celebrating Stories and Language.’
Catering for Senior and Junior School students, it features stories being read and shared by Elders in remote communities, famous Indigenous Australians and children.
Be sure to read the articles by Mr Bill Roberts and Ms Olivia Kite to learn how to register to view Indigenous Literacy Day video stories that will go live at 9am on Wednesday.
During the Greater Sydney lockdown, I have been heartened to receive numerous handwritten, typed, audio and video messages of support from schools in our global EREA community. Messages have been sent to us from: Fe y Alegria in Peru, St Laurence in the United States, St Johns and St Edmunds in India, and Blarney Street in Ireland.
United in prayer, these communities send their best energies to students, staff and families in Greater Sydney Edmund Rice schools. I encourage you to read the messages in the links below, in the hope that they will bring comfort and encouragement during this time of uncertainty.
St John’s College is holding its Virtual Open Day this Sunday 29 August at 2:30pm via Zoom. St John’s is a vibrant, mixed-gender residential college within the University of Sydney, and is the oldest Roman Catholic university college in Australia. The current Chair of Council at St John’s is Old Boy John Coorey (Class of 1979).
Should your son be interested in on-campus accommodation or the University of Sydney in 2022 or 2023, St John’s would really like to see him at the Virtual Open Day. Parents are also welcome. Current students at St John’s will be ready to answer questions and chat about why they chose St John’s and the University of Sydney.
Interested Waverley students need to register to ensure that they receive the access link and any updates about the event direct to their inboxes. Students can also submit any questions they have via registration.
For questions about the application process, scholarship program or financial assistance, please reach out to the Registrar Ms LeVina Huirua | 02 9394 5000 | registrar@stjohnscollege.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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