Please advise your son that our Library has an extensive collection of HSC Resources that are available for loan.
The collection has a wide range of resources in each subject, and the enthusiastic Library Team would warmly welcome student suggestions that can be added to the collection!
Ms Sherri Falkinder
Assistant Librarian
E: sfalkinder@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The following information was provided to students at the Year 12 meeting during Period 1 this morning:
We know that Trial and HSC examinations require candidates to write quickly and legibly. An average student ought to be able to write in the vicinity of 2,500 words in a two-hour examination. It is essential that you build your handwriting capacity and stamina, if you are to produce work under examination conditions that reflects your ability and knowledge.
I recently read an article by a physiotherapist who said that attaching weights or batteries to the end of a pen in the weeks leading up to an examination, is unlikely to be efficacious, but that regularly writing using pen and paper for the next three months is the only way to develop this critical motor skill.
– self care – healthy eating – exercise – recreation – sleep – study
Studying can be a hard slog, sometimes a little tedious or dull. Staying motivated can be as simple as:
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Students have been emailed Study Guides and holiday planners today. These are in the links below.
>>> Click here to view Study Guides Year 12 June and July 2022.
>>> Click here to view the Holiday Planner Checklist.
>>> Click here to view the Holiday Study Planner.
Ms Elizabeth Watson
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
E: ewatson@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Students wishing to obtain their General Boat Licence will complete the practical component of the course on Thursday, 21 July.
The course will run in Sydney Harbour from Watsons Bay Pilot Station. Students are to meet at the Pilot Station at 8:30am and will return to school at lunchtime, to attend Periods 5 and 6.
Students must wear full winter PE uniform please.
The cost of this course is $200 and will be charged to the student’s account.
Ms Gemma Brown
Head of Science
E: gbrown@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Please find below information regarding the ‘taping and bandaging’ seminar that Year 12 PDHPE students will be involved in during Week 1 of Term 3.
All Year 12 PDHPE students will be involved in a Sports Medicine seminar presented by physiotherapist Mark Mitchell on campus in the E40s classroom. This seminar will be both practical and theory in nature, and will be held during Periods 1 and 2.
The main focus of the seminar will be on ‘taping and bandaging’, with an emphasis on ankle, thumb, and wrist injuries. Students will also have an opportunity to ask Mark questions about other syllabus-related content.
When: Friday, 22 July (Week 1 Term 3), Periods 1 and 2
Where: E40s
Attire: full academic winter uniform
Cost: $10 to be billed to the student’s school fees
Questions: please email me
Mr Patrick Darvill
HoD PDHPE
E: pdarvill@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Please find below the schedule for the Year 12 Tutorials in Term 2, Week 9. Topics covered during the tutorials include content revision, study skills, exam preparation and practice papers. These tutorials have proven extremely valuable and, while not compulsory, are strongly encouraged.
It is important that we know attendance numbers so teachers can prepare accordingly. To that end, the expectation is that students who register for the tutorial, attend. Rolls will be taken to assist us to manage the program. The cut-off time to register for morning tutorials is 3pm the day prior.
| Date | Subject | Time | Room | Teacher |
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Monday, 20 June 2022
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Mathematics Standard | 7:30am – 8:30am | E35 | Nicola Silsby |
| Mathematics Extension 1 | 3:30pm – 5pm | E32 | Steven Hall | |
| Drama | 3:30pm – 5pm | P118 | Alison Jinga/ Peter Lamb |
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Wednesday, 22 June 2022
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Biology | 7:30am – 8:30am | E02 | Richard Chen |
| PDHPE | 3:30pm – 5pm | GHR | Patrick Darvill | |
| Thursday, 23 June 2022 | Chemistry | 7:30am – 8:30am | E04 | Gary Kennedy |
Mrs Lauren Ryan has emailed the registration sheet to students to register their attendance at the tutorials.
Ms Elizabeth Watson
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
E: ewatson@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Please find below the schedule for the Year 12 Tutorials in Term 2, Week 8. Topics covered during the tutorials include content revision, study skills, exam preparation and practice papers. These tutorials have proven extremely valuable and, while not compulsory, are strongly encouraged.
It is important that we know attendance numbers so teachers can prepare accordingly. To that end, the expectation is that students who register for the tutorial, attend. Rolls will be taken to assist us to manage the program. The cut-off time to register for morning tutorials is 3pm the day prior.
Mrs Lauren Ryan has emailed the registration sheet to students to register their attendance at the tutorials.
| Date | Subject | Time | Room | Teacher |
| Monday, 13 June 2022 | Queen’s Birthday public holiday | |||
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Tuesday, 14 June 2022
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Mathematics Extension 1 | 3:30pm – 5pm | E32 | Steven Hall |
| SOR I & II | 3:30pm – 5pm | W22A | Cath Stewart/ Martina Cooper |
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Wednesday, 15 June 2022
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Biology | 7:30am – 8:30am | E02 | Richard Chen |
| Drama | 3:30pm – 5pm | P118 | Alison Jinga/ Peter Lamb |
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Thursday, 16 June 2022
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Food Technology | 7:30am – 8:30am | TF2 | Mark Neale |
| Spanish | 7:45am – 8:30am | W24 | Daniel Kroll | |
| Ancient History | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | K11 | Nicholas Brophy | |
| Visual Arts | 3:30pm – 5pm | C11 | Natalie Oates | |
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Friday, 17 June 2022
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Industrial Technology (Multimedia) | 7:15am – 8:15am | W32A | Anthony Gibbs |
| Chemistry | 7:30am – 8:30am | E04 | Gary Kennedy |
Ms Elizabeth Watson
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
E: ewatson@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Need to improve your Resume and CV writing skills? Waverley Library is hosting an event that is sure to get you that next job.
Waverley Library is running the HSC Help: Resume and CV Writing talk and all students are welcome.
When: Wednesday, 13 July, 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Where: Waverley Library Theatrette, 32-48 Denison Street, Bondi Junction
Cost: Free but bookings essential.
>>> Click here to view more information and to book.
Ms Kath Knowles
Senior Studies & Careers Coordinator
E: kknowles@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Students and their partners are invited to the Year 12 Formal which will be held on the evening of Friday, 24 June at Doltone House, Darling Island, Pyrmont.
Students have received official information, including the invite and booking details.
>>> Click here to book tickets.
Venue: Doltone House, Darling Island, Pyrmont.
Time: Formal photos from 6pm. Dinner/dancing from 6:30pm to 10pm.
Who: Student and partner. Partner’s name and contact details need to be registered at the time of booking. Photo ID is required to gain entry to the venue.
Cost: $160 per person, including three-course dinner and entertainment.
Dress: Formal attire for both men and women.
Table Arrangements
Tables are arranged in groups of 10.
Please organise your table groups prior to purchasing your tickets.
Any remaining seats at your table can be booked by other students.
Students that purchase multiple tickets with the same name will automatically be refunded and seats will be released for sale. All attendees details must be added to each ticket at the time of purchase.
This is an alcohol-free event for all students and partners. All attending will be subject to security checks.
Mr Patrick Brennan
Deputy Principal – Student & Staff Wellbeing
E: pbrennan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Next week, students in Year 12 Marine Studies will be attending an excursion to Parsley Bay to put their fishing skills into practice.
Students will depart from school at 8:45 am and return in time to attend Periods 4-6.
Students will make their own way to and from Parsley Bay. There is limited space with me in my personal car if necessary.
Students must wear appropriate clothes for fishing and change back into full school uniform for their afternoon lessons.
Students must ensure that they hand in their SLR and Catholic Studies assessment tasks due on Monday, 6 June and Tuesday, 7 June respectively, as a prerequisite for attending.
Yes. Please submit your permission slip by Monday, 6 June 2022.
>>> Click here to view and complete the Parsley Bay Fishing permission slip.
Ms Gemma Brown
Head of Science
E: gbrown@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We’ve organised a fantastic excursion for Year 12 Studies of Religion II and I to the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple, Wollongong on either Thursday, 16 June or Friday, 17 June.
This excursion provides an opportunity for students to experience the practice of Temple Puja, a topic on the HSC Course. Classes have been allocated across the two days, and students have been advised of the date their class will attend.
Thursday, 16 June: 12SR1.1, 12SR1.3, 12SR2.1, 12SR2.5
Friday, 17 June: 12SR1.2, 12SR2.2, 12SR2.3, 12SR2.4
Please complete the permission slip below as soon as possible, unless already submitted in hard copy.
Should you have any questions, please email Ms Martina Cooper: mcooper@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Ms Martina Cooper
Head of Religion
E: mcooper@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Please find below the schedule for the Year 12 Tutorials in Term 2, Week 7. Topics covered during the tutorials include content revision, study skills, exam preparation and practice papers. These tutorials have proven extremely valuable and, while not compulsory, are strongly encouraged.
It is important that we know attendance numbers so teachers can prepare accordingly. To that end, the expectation is that students who register for the tutorial, attend. Rolls will be taken to assist us to manage the program. Should numbers fall below five, we may not be able to run that particular session.
Mrs Lauren Ryan has emailed the registration sheet to students to register their attendance at the tutorials.
| Date | Subject | Time | Room | Teacher |
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Monday, 6 June 2022
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Mathematics Standard | 7:30am – 8:30am | E35 | Nicola Silsby |
| Mathematics Advanced | 7:30am – 8:30am | E15 | Sharon Chandler | |
| Geography | 3:30pm – 5pm | W33 | Adam Wallington | |
| SOR II | 3:30pm – 5pm | W22A | Cath Stewart/ Martina Cooper |
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Tuesday, 7 June 2022
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Mathematics Standard | 7:30am – 8:30am | E42 | Phoebe Guirguis |
| Mathematics Extension 1 | 3:30pm – 5pm | E32 | Steven Hall | |
| Wednesday, 8 June 2022 | Biology | 7:30am – 8:30am | E02 | Richard Chen |
| Thursday, 9 June 2022 | Ancient History | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | K11 | Nicholas Brophy |
| Friday, 10 June 2022 | Founder’s Day Holiday |
Mrs Elizabeth Watson
Deputy Principal, Teaching & Learning
E: ewatson@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Would you like to volunteer at an Immersion or Service Year Placement in 2023?
Destinations are diverse and include:
Ideally, volunteers will be young people who are both passionate about service and keen to have new cultural encounters. Does this sound like you?
At the Information Evening, you’ll learn more about the December and January Nepal Immersions, and the three, six and 12-month service placements in 2023.
When: Wednesday, 22 June 2022
Where: 2 Wolves Community Cantina, Broadway
Time: 6pm
Ms Sue Walsh
Director of Identity & Student Formation
E: swalsh@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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