A huge congratulations to Dexter Francis, Patrick Palmer and Rory Palmer on their qualifications for the National Snow Sports Championships later this term. A huge thank you to the parents and especially Ms Paula McCabe for all of her work with the Waverley teams. We wish these boys well in their wonderful representation of the College and hope the weather allows for these events to run successfully.
Our Track and Field squad continue to develop and work towards the CAS Championships on Thursday September 19. The CAS Athletics Championships are a compulsory supporters event for Years 7 and 12 who will depart at 1pm and return by 9pm. We will once again offer buses back to Maroubra Junction or Hurstville train station and any students that wish to return on these buses must sign up in the Wellbeing Centre. All other buses will return to Waverley College. Parents are welcome to attend the Championships but must pre-purchase tickets via THIS LINK.
Specific information about the day can be found HERE.
Our Summer pre-season has also commenced for a number of teams and activities. Please note that Year groups are labelled by their 2025 cohort (eg: Year 7 are now Year 8 and Year 10 are opens). We also will have internal summer trials for most activities on Saturday September 21.
Best wishes to our athletes this weekend at their invitational carnival at ES Marks.
Last Saturday the Waverley College 2024 Track & Field team commenced our competition season with a meet against arch rivals Trinity at ES Marks. It was a strong start, particularly by our middle distance team as well as some of our jumpers and throwers.
This Saturday we are at Homebush against the other five CAS schools and this meet will be a good test to see where we are currently at. Thank you to those staff and students who came and assisted last weekend and it is not too late for any students who want to come and still be a part of this strong squad.
The Track & Field season culminates with the CAS Championships on Thursday 19 September 2o24. This event is a compulsory ‘Supporters’ Duty’ for Years 7 and 12 and students will be bussed to and from the event starting at 1pm and concluding at 8pm. Students will arrive back at the College by 9pm that evening.
We also commenced pre-season summer training this week for a number of activities. Track & Field training and meets take priority but any other student is also welcome to join in the pre-season training on offer.
Last Friday we hosted 19 visiting Japanese students who had a great time. A huge thank you to our 13A and B Rugby players who paired up with the students to give them some experiences in the classroom, a BBQ lunch as well as an opposed Rugby training session. A big thank you also to Mr Lachlan Drew-Morris for facilitating the training that afternoon.
These global connections are an important part of the experience of being a Waverley College student and hopefully some of these students will get to experience an exchange and visit to Japan in future years.
Thank you and well done to our AFL and Rugby convenors and Supporters’ Group parents on their fine work at the presentation evenings last Friday. Well done also to all of the award winners.
A reminder that we have the Football presentation evening on Friday 30 August 2024.
Our winter co-curricular awards assembly for all activities on Thursday 12 September in the College Gym. Parents/carers of award winners are welcome at this assembly.
Good luck to our Athletes this weekend.
Please donate any spare football boots you no longer need to our Immersion programs in Fiji and Timor-Leste.
Football boots can be dropped at the Wellbeing Centre by Friday 6 September (Week 7).
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
An exciting initiative for our Rugby program this year was our ‘Rugby for Good’ campaign.
This gave our 13s age group and our Opens age group the chance to raise money for two different charities that are extremely close to the Waverley community.
Two local business The Field at Easts rugby and Advanz Therapies, came on as sponsors and committed to donating $1 for every point scored throughout the five-round CAS competition.
We are grateful to both businesses for their support throughout the season, in particular Advanz Therapies who ensure our players are right to go every Saturday. Our 13s charity was the R U OK? foundation.
In total our 13s raised $571 which is an outstanding achievement given the fact that two out of the five rounds were washed.
Our Opens charity was the Hearts 4 Arch foundation. In total our Opens raised $486 which is a great achievement considering many fixtures were impacted and cancelled due to wet weather.
Thank you again to our players, businesses and charities for supporting our campaign, we hope to make this a mainstay of our program moving forward.
Congratulations to the following winter activities on their successful premierships in 2024:
AFL:
– 9/10A Div 1 undefeated
– 7/8A Div 1 undefeated
– 7/8B Div 2 undefeated
9/10A AFL Div 1 undefeated premiers!
Rugby:
2nd XV CAS Premiers
16A Undefeated CAS Premiers
15C Undefeated CAS Premiers
14B CAS Premiers
13A Undefeated Premiers
13B Undefeated CAS Premiers
Just a reminder that the AFL and Rugby Presentation evenings are on Friday, 16 August. The Football Presentation evening is on Friday, 30 August.
This week we commenced our Track and Field season and all students are invited to take part.
This Saturday we are hosting with Trinity Grammar at ES Marks and require all athletes to be at the venue by 7.45am please.
Training is every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and this culminates with the CAS Track and Field championships at Homebush on Thursday, September 19. This event is also a compulsory supporters duty for Years 7 and 12 from 1pm – 8pm.
We are also offering a number of Summer pre-season training sessions this term. Please note that Year Groups are labelled by their 2025 cohorts as the summer season runs from Term 4 into Term 1.
Best wishes to all of our Athletes this weekend.
Please donate any spare football boots you no longer need to our Immersion programs in Fiji and Timor.
Football boots can be dropped at the Wellbeing Centre by Friday, September 6 (Week 7).
A huge thank you to all members of the College community for their efforts over the 2024 Winter season. In particular those parents who helped out every weekend, the staff, coaches and Convenors as well as Year 12 students who will play their final round this coming weekend. We hope everyone can come and support these senior students. Debating still have two more rounds after this Friday evening.
Next week we immediately commence the Track and Field season at Queens Park on Monday from 3.30pm and any student is invited to take part.
The following Saturday, August 16 we have our first invitational carnival at ES Marks from 8am. Track and Field athletes are encouraged to participate in as many activities as possible but once your events are over on a Saturday you are not required to stay until the end of the carnival.
The Athletics season culminates with the CAS Championships at Homebush on Thursday, September 19 from 1pm-8pm. This event is a compulsory supporters duty for students in Years 7 & 12 and more information will be published closer to the date.
Congratulation to Owen and Jacob Roorda as well as Ryan McNamara who competed at the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships over the weekend.
Jacob won 3 silver medals and 3 bronze medals, and Owen won 2 bronze medals. Owen and Ryan also received a silver medal for being part of the NSW team, which achieved 2nd place overall in the competition.
Jacob Roorda and Owen Roorda
Ryan McNamara and Owen Roorda
Please also note that we have various Presentation evenings coming up with AFL and Rugby on Friday, August 16 and Football on Friday, August 30.
Best wishes to all teams and activities this weekend.
Waverley Football’s awards night is a celebration of the 2024 Football season.
When: Friday, 30 August, 2024
Venue: Easts Rugby Club – 22a O’Sullivan Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029
Dress: Smart Casual (Students are not required to wear uniform on the night)
Time: 6:15pm-8:30pm
Cost: $38 per Adult, $28 Per Child (+.50c TryBooking ticket fee) Includes Buffet Dinner
Tickets and Raffle tickets can be purchased HERE.
Group 1- Years 5,6,7 & 8
6.30 – 7.15 – Presentation
7.30 – 8.30 – Dinner
Group 2 – Years 9,10,11 & 12
6.15 – 7.15 – Dinner
7.30 – 8.30 – Presentation
Tickets for this event will close at 4pm on 23 August, 2024.
For more information, please call Mr Stephen Wilmot – swilmot@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Click HERE.
Waverley College played Barker in a tough round of activities last weekend. There were some pleasing results as well as a last second heartbreaking loss in the 1st XV Rugby.
1st XV Waverley v Barker
We still have two more rounds of sport and Debating continuing for a few more weeks to complete their CAS rounds.
Students in Year 12 who commence their Trial HSC Examinations next week are still expected fulfil their final week of co-curricular commitments and we have a couple of key rounds against Knox and then Trinity to determine a number of premierships.
Well done to James Peate and his efforts in representing NSW and Waverley College at the National Public Speaking Championships in Hobart on the weekend. Whilst James did not secure the victory we are extremely proud of his performance and know he will give it another almighty shake next year.
Well done also to Roman Leilua and Charlie Grant on their selections over the weekend in the U16 Gen Blue Rugby squad. This is a high performance group and both of these students have demonstrated the commitments and aptitude required to be selected at this level.
We also have a handful of students competing this weekend at the National Pool Rescue Championships in Queensland. Best wishes to Jacob Roorda, Owen Roorda, and Ryan McNamara for their events.
A reminder to any student in Years 7-11 that if they wish to apply for a change in their summer activities, this needs to be completed by the end of next week. We are offering golf as a new activity and applicants will be assessed on their handicap and golfing experience for this new inter-school sport.
We also have a number of presentation evenings coming up and invite all members of the College community to come and share the celebrations of a successful winter season.
The Knox v Waverley game will be broadcast live on NSW Rugby TV on Saturday, 3 August at 3:05pm.
You can stream the game live by clicking HERE.
Mr Steve O’Donnell
Director of Co-curricular
sodonnell@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Waverley College is pleased to announce that Mr Eddie Paea from The Kicking Academy will deliver kicking skills sessions for all age groups. Players who would benefit from these sessions include any player who wants to improve their in-game kicking and goal kicking skills.
Venue: Queens Park
Day/Time: Friday 6:45am
Skills targeted:
For any questions, please email ldrewmorris@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Mr Lachlan Drew-Morris
Director of Coaching – Rugby
ldrewmorris@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Click HERE
Welcome back to all students, parents and supporters for the final 3 rounds of winter activities. We have had a number of students and staff that have dedicated a lot of time over the 3 week break to continue to train and perform at high levels.
With the 2024 Paris Olympics commencing next week, Waverley is very proud to have 3 old boys competing and we will all be cheering these gentlemen on and hopefully they continue to inspire our current students:
Henry Paterson – 7’s Rugby
Noah Havard – Canoe Sprint
Charlie Negus – Water Polo
Our senior cadets also spent some time in their holidays training and completing their leadership courses and congratulations to the Waverley and St Catherine’s students on their appointments and we will recognise these students later this term.
Congratulations to Evan Rowbotham who notched up another win over 4km, this time at the NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships, held at The Sydney Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park.
Evan ran a very strategic race by sitting in with the leaders through 3km as they navigated various undulating grass/dirt surfaces. Evan finally made his winning move inside the last kilometre to pull away from a very high quality field to win in 12:05 (4km).
This win secured Evan a spot on the NSW team to compete at The Australian All Schools Cross Country Championships in Melbourne on August 21-23.
Congrats also to James Peate will be representing Waverley College and NSW at the National Public Speaking Rostrum finals this weekend and we all wish James well and hope to see another great result from Hobart.
We had a number of students representing NSW at the National Schools Rugby Championships over the holidays and a huge congratulations to Troy Patea on his selection for the Australian Schoolboys team in 2024. Troy will play in September against a Rugby Australia Academy team followed by a tour to Fiji. Congratulations also to Mr Oliver Knight who was manager of the NSW 2 team that won the championships.
Well done to James Gallo had a wonderful opportunity to attend an intensive water polo training camp in Crete, Greece followed by competing in the Habawaba Greece Youth tournament where his Kap7 Australia team won gold in the U14.
Congratulations James!
Thank you to the staff and students that also undertook the extra training and trial fixtures in the holidays for AFL, Football and Rugby.
Just a reminder that for any student in Years 7-11 who wishes to request a potential change to his summer activities that these requests need to be submitted by the end of week 3 of this term. Any changes will be based on availability in that activity. We are also introducing summer golf for 12 students across all year groups, however, we can only take 12 students and this will be based on the lowest handicap. any student wishing to change must collect the required form from the co-curricular office.
We have a big round this weekend against rivals Barker and I want to remind all members of the College community of the CAS Codes of Conduct. We will have our final round of winter activities (except for Debating) on Saturday August 10. We then move immediately into Track and Field and all students are invited to take part.
Over the school holiday break, 11 Waverley College students competed at the Sydney Interschool Snowsport Championships at Perisher from 16-19 July, 2024.
Congratulations to Patrick Palmer (Year 9), Dexter Francis (Year 8), Cooper Nicolls (Year 8), Rory Palmer (Year 7) and Archie Francis (Year 6) who have each qualified for and will represent the College at the NSW State Championships in various events to be held in Perisher from 19-23 August, 2024.
As a team, Waverley College won gold in the Snowboard GS event (Division 3 for boys in Year 7 & 8), with Dexter Francis placing 2nd overall and Cooper Nicols 9th.
Dexter Francis placed 4th overall in the Snowboard Cross event (Division 3 for boys in Year 7 & 8).
As a team, Waverley College won bronze in the Skier Cross event (Division 3 for boys in Year 7 & 8), with Rory Palmer placing 5th and Dexter Francis 16th.
Rory Palmer placed 1st in the Moguls Qualifier for Division 3 (boys in Year 7 & 8) and Archie Francis placed 2nd for Division 4 (boys in Year 5 & 6).
Rory Palmer finished 13th in Alpine in Division 3 (boys in Year 7 & 8).
Patrick Palmer placed 6th in Skier X and 7th in Alpine in Division 2 for (boys in Year 9 & 10), and finished 1st place in his division at the Thredbo Rider Cross event on Sunday 21 July, 2024 and 4th overall in the Men’s Open Division.
Archie Francis placed 10th in the Snowboard GS event and 11th in the Snowboard GS event for Division 4 (boys in Year 5 & 6).
Congratulations also to Rory Muldowney (Year 9), Cooper Firth (Year 7), Connor Moran (Year 6), Tadhg O’Sullivan (Year 6), Zac Arms (Year 6) and Joe Roy (Year 6) for their highly commendable races throughout the championships.
We hope to see more boys competing next year on behalf of the College.
Mr Steve O’Donnell
Director of Co-curricular
sodonnell@waverley.nsw.edu.au
This year Waverley Rugby has aligned itself with two charities and businesses to help support its ‘Rugby for Good campaign’.
This campaign will serve to raise money and awareness for charities working in all aspects of life. It is hoped that this campaign will allow students to learn about the work each charity does and develop a greater sense of understanding and compassion towards people less fortunate than them.
We have aligned two age groups with a charity and a business each. Our U13s will be raising money for the R U OK Foundation whilst our Opens age group will be raising money for the Hearts4arch foundation.
Family and friends of Archie Perkin who passed away in 2020 from a pre-existing heart condition. His family have established Hearts 4 Arch in his memory, aimed at raising money for Sydney Children’s Hospital to provide mobile ECG units.
Both charities have close ties to the Waverley College community and we feel very privileged to be in a position where we can assist them.
We are very lucky to be supported by such generous local businesses who came on board to assist this campaign. A massive thank you to E-lab Training and The Field at Easts rugby, who have committed to donating $1 for every point scored throughout the CAS rounds.
So far, our Opens age group has raised $207 whilst our U13s have had to endure two washouts. We hope to see them on the field this weekend and in the last two rounds.
An important element of this campaign involves speakers from the charities visiting training and explaining the importance and aims of their work to the respective age groups.
This provides an opportunity for students and staff to gain a better understanding of prevalent health issues and generate a sense of understanding and compassion.
For further information about this campaign or to enquire about next year please email me.
Mr Lachlan Drew-Morris
Director of Coaching – Rugby
ldrewmorris@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We invite you to join us for end of season AFL celebration and presentation evening. All families from our AFL community from years 5-12 are invited.
When: Friday, 16 August 2024
Where: Swans HQ, Drive Ave, Moore Park
Time: 5:30pm (Presentation to start 6:10pm sharp)
We are super excited to have secured the state-of-the-art Swans HQ for this years event. Players have the opportunity to play on the purpose built indoor pitch the Swans train on.
Swans V Essendon game will be televised live from Melbourne on the big screen TV after the formalities. Everyone is welcome to hang around and cheer on the Swans (Bombers also welcome).
Presentations and awards to commence at 6.10pm. Food will be provided and drinks are available for purchase at the bar.
We have special guest speaker, raffle and lucky door prizes. Bring a ball and have a kick on the oval.
Let’s celebrate the end of a cracking AFL season at Waverley. See you there!
CLICK HERE for more information and to book your tickets.
The Rugby Presentation Night is a great opportunity for families to gather and celebrate the 2024 rugby season.
The night will recognise the outstanding player performances from the 2024 season as well as farewelling our leaving Year 12 students.
When : Friday, 16 August 2024
Time : 6pm
Dress: Smart Casual (students are not required to wear uniform on the night)
Where : Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Club (22a O’Sullivan Road Bellevue Hill NSW 2023)
Cost : $35.00 (price includes entry and meal) + .50 TryBooking Fee
Click here to purchase your tickets
Mr Harry Lind
Convenor of Rugby
Hlind@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Back to Queens Park Day is just around the corner! The 1st XV are taking on Trinity Grammar and this classic Old Boys’ gathering is the perfect opportunity to help lift them to victory and to celebrate together afterwards.
Event Details: Waverley College 1st XV vs Trinity Grammar School + Free Post Game Food & Drinks
Date: 10 August 2024
Time: 1st XV Kick-off 3:15pm / Free Food & Drinks 5pm
Location: Queens Park #1 & Waverley College Rooftop (entry through main reception on Birrell St)
After the game, join us for complimentary food and drinks at the school’s Centenary Building rooftop. It’s a fantastic chance to celebrate the victory, relive cherished memories, and enjoy a great time with fellow Old Boys. If you can’t make it to Queens Park, we still hope to see you for our post-game drinks at the College.
RSVP HERE to confirm your attendance!
Your presence and support means the world to us and the team. We look forward to seeing you there!
WAVES TO WIN!
Waverley College Old Boys’ Union
wcobuexecutive@gmail.com
02 9369 0606
The weather has been a very unfortunate theme this term and we finished the term with a number of washouts. We did play a few fixtures including a hearbreaking loss to Cranbrook in both 1sts Football and 1sts Volleyball, however, our 1sts, 2nds, 3rds and 16A’s rugby all had excellent wins. Despite the weather we had a hardy number of supporters at these fixtures and a big thank you to those parents and students that came to support. I also just want to remind all of our community of processes around any complaints at any co-curricular fixture. Parents and supporters should not be contacting opposition schools directly but should be coming through the College’s leadership Team instead and we will contact the opposition school on your behalf to ensure the complaint is directed to the correct personnel for an appropriate response.
A massive congratulations to James Peate on his victory in the NSW Public Speaking Championships. James will now represent the College at the National titles in Hobart early next term. Thank you also to the students and staff that supported James and this is the first time a Waverley student has won this prestigious event.
Congratulations James!
Congratulations also to the following students on their CAS Rugby selections this week:
CAS Opens 1sts:
James Finegan
Oliver Aboud
Hugo Schneider
Troy Patea
Riley Evans
CAS Open 2nds:
James Nestor
Josh Barr
CAS U16’s:
Roman Leilua
Cy Preketes
Charle Grant
Lafo Papalii-Talanai
Sol Penitani
Jarah Carr
Paula Teisina
Cooper Matia
Best wishes to all of these boys with their matches this week and NSW selections to follow.
Thank you all all students and their parents thus far for the winter season. When we return our first training session will commence on Wednesday July 24 with our first round at home against Barker.
A reminder to all students in Years 7-11 that Summer Activity changes will commence in the first 3 weeks of Term 3.
Mr Steve O’Donnell
Director of Co-curricular
sodonnell@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Good afternoon Parents, Carers and Students,
Waverley College Football Supporters Club invites all players from Year 5 – 12 and their families to save the date for the Football Presentation Night on Friday, August 30th, 2024.
Waverley’s football awards night is also our major fundraiser for the year. You can help get the ball rolling by offering some of your time to help serve food, set up the venue or by donating a raffle prize. If you are able to donate a prize please contact Mr Stephen Wilmot at Swilmot@waverley.nsw.edu.au or drop them to reception labelled for Stephen Wilmot.
Further details will be sent at the start of next term including the booking link.
Stephen Wilmot
Assistant Director of Co-Curricular
swilmot@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Waverley College are pleased to announce we will be offering skills sessions for all rugby players. Please see information below for timings and the list of skills that these sessions will target. All players are encouraged to join with no registration required.
Venue: Queens Park
Day/Time: Wednesday 6:45am
Skills targeted:
For any questions, please email ldrewmorris@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Waverley College are pleased to announce that Mr Eddie Paea from The Kicking Academy will deliver kicking skills sessions for all age groups. Players who would benefit from these sessions include any player who wants to improve their in game kicking and goal kicking skills.
Venue: Queens Park
Day/Time: Friday 6:45am
Skills targeted:
For any questions, please email ldrewmorris@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We are pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity for Rugby players from Years 5-12. E-Lab training will now be offering exclusive Waverley College a 10% discount on personal training sessions.
Being trained by a professional ensures correct technique and optimal results. Jude Gibbs is a high level Rugby athlete as well as a personal trainer.
For more information contact Jude on 0452 053 522.
Mr Lachlan Drew-Morris
Director of Coaching – Rugby
ldrewmorris@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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