Your son’s individual portrait photos have arrived, and will be given to him by his head of House over the next couple of weeks.
If your son does not receive his photo, please can I ask that he speaks with his Head of House about this.
On Tuesday, 3 May, we will be taking our House photos and Year 12 photo. All Year 12 students must wear their blazers for this photo.
The postponed sibling photos will also be taken on this day.
If you have already requested a photo, it will be taken, and you do not need to complete the Google form again.
If you have not requested a photo, and would like to have one taken, please can you complete the Google form below.
>>> Click here to view and complete the Google form.
Please remind your sons before they go to school, that this photo is going to be taken, and to remain behind once their House photo has been taken.
Ms Nikki Smith
EA to Deputy Principal – Student & Staff Wellbeing
E: nsmith@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The break presents an opportunity for students to consolidate their study notes and prepare for assessment tasks in Term 2.
Year 12 students are encouraged to use this time wisely to balance study, leisure and exercise, to maintain their wellbeing.
Please find attached a useful study guide and planner for the break, which includes valuable tips, resources and details of the Study Skills website.
>>> Click here to view the Holiday Planner for students.
>>> Click here to view the Year 12 2022 Term 1 Study Guide.
Ms Kath Knowles
Senior Studies and Careers Coordinator
E: kknowles@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We are pleased to inform you that our CANVAS Learning Management system is now open for Years 11 and 12 Parents and Carers, in lieu of a Term 1 progress report.
The benefit of this, is that you will be able to access assessment task results and any feedback for formative tasks in real-time, rather than waiting for a static report snapshot.
Further information on the purpose of launching this system, and instructions for access, can be viewed in the short video and overview instructions on our website.
>>> Click here to view the short video and overview instructions on our website.
Please make sure you save this weblink to your Internet browser for easy access to the login page.
>>> Click here to view the login page.
For technical support, please email iAssist outlining the issue, or use the CANVAS Helpdesk, found on the dashboard of your CANVAS page.
E: iassist@waverley.nsw.edu.au
This information was sent out on Wednesday this week via an app notification. It is highly recommended that you download the Waverley College App as all important notices and updates are sent out via the app in the first instance.
If you have students in other year groups, the CANVAS Real-Time Reporting will become live for Years 7-10 on the first day of next term, Tuesday 26, April.
Ms Lynsey Porter
Director of Curriculum
E: lporter@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Ms Jenna Turnbull
Innovation Coordinator
E: jturnbull@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The ‘Ride the Wave’ HSC lecture series is a collaborative program offered by Randwick City Library, Waverley Library and Woollahra Libraries.
This two-hour session will help students gain insight into the skills for writing fiction and non-fiction texts in English Module C. Rediscover the tools of the trade and how to skilfully master them in HSC English responses.
When? Monday, 9 May 2022, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Where? Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Cost? Free, but bookings essential
>>> Click here to view further information about the lecture and presenter.
Woollahra Library
Mr Bill Roberts | Head of Library Services | E: wroberts@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Mr James Russell | Library Technician | E: jrussell@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Ms Nicala Pearce | Bookhire coordinator | E: npearce@waverley.nsw.edu.au
German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus (1850-1909), conducted the pioneer study on the pattern of memory retention. His ‘forgetting curve’ hypothesised the decline of memory retention over time. Although Ebbinghaus’ research dates back to the 1880s, it is still widely used and highly regarded. In 2015, a research team led by Murre and Dros, successfully reproduced his findings and concluded that his methods and theories still held true.
The Forgetting Curve, or the Ebbinghaus Curve of Forgetting, shows how learned information slips out of our memories over time – unless we take action to keep it there.
The steepest drop in memory happens quickly after learning, so it’s important to revisit the information you’ve learned sooner rather than later. After that, regular reviews will help to reinforce it. But you can leave longer and longer gaps between these review sessions. This is known as ‘spaced learning.’
Doing this, will help to reinforce your learning, and improve your power of recall, so that you can remember what you’ve learned in the long term. Other strategies you can use to improve your memory are: overlearning information, making what you want to learn meaningful, and challenging your memory regularly.
“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with the problems longer.” Albert Einstein.
Mrs Elizabeth Watson
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
E: ewatson@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Year 12 Academic Tutorial program will commence in Term 2, Week 2. 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 register for the tutorial and 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 an updated Tutorial schedule and registration sheet to students and parents today. I look forward to seeing a large uptake.
Mrs Elizabeth Watson
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
E: ewatson@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The College Library is open for Senior students from Tuesday, 19 April – Friday, 22 April (inclusive) from 8am – 4pm.
The Library is rich in resources and is a quiet space, conducive to productive study.
Additional NESA Exam workbooks across the KLAs are available for loan and day use.
The Library has recently installed new soundproof study booths with Vivi screens, which are ideal for students to work collaboratively, or alternatively, for individual quiet study.
I encourage you to mix up your study environment and utilise this space.
Mrs Elizabeth Watson
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
E: ewatson@waverley.nsw.edu.au
When: Friday, 20 May 2022
Where: Year 12 PDHPE students will attend a PDHPE seminar at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation in Narrabeen. This session will be theoretical and practical in nature, and will reinforce the components discussed in class.
Departure: students are required to assemble in the Centenary Quad at 7:45 am.
Transport: students will be transported by bus with Year 12 PDHPE teaching staff.
Return: students will return to the College by 3:15 pm.
Dress: students are required to wear full school uniform.
What to Bring:
Cost: the amount has been charged to student’s school fees.
Yes. Please complete the TWO forms below.
>>> Click here to view and complete the Waverley College Online Permission Form by Friday, 13 May.
Please do not hesitate to email me at the College.
Mr Patrick Darvill
Head of PDHPE
E: pdarvill@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The following evidence is acceptable:
Once you (or your household contact) have registered your positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) result with Service NSW, you should receive a Medical Clearance certificate. Attach this to your application.
Or
Take a screenshot of your (or your close contacts’) Positive PCR test. Attach this to your application.
Once you have completed the illness/misadventure form, send the form and accompanying documentation to the Head of Department for the assessments that are affected by your absence.
It is advisable to also inform your Head of House, who can contact your teachers to request work be sent home for you to complete during your absence.
Ms Kath Knowles
E: kknowles@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Years 11 and 12 Design and Technology students will attend a stimulating excursion at the Powerhouse Museum, to see a selection of incredible Band 6 HSC projects, presented by students from around the state, from the 2021 HSC.
When: Friday, 18 March 2022
Where: students will assemble in the Braidwood area at 9am. We will walk to Bondi Junction to catch the train to Central Station, and then walk to the Powerhouse Museum located at 500 Harris Street, Ultimo.
Clothing: full school uniform must be worn.
Food: students are required to bring a packed lunch to eat during a break outside the venue.
Dismissal: students will be dismissed from the Powerhouse Museum around 2:15pm to make their own way home. It is your son’s responsibility to ensure he completes the work from classes missed on the day. Any student who has Cadets must inform us, so that they can be released early, to get back to school by 3:15pm.
Excursion cost: approximately $35, billed to your account.
Parent/Carer permission: parent/carer permission is required. Please complete the permission slip below by Friday, 11 March.
>>> Click here to view and complete the Powerhouse Museum excursion permission slip.
Ms Holly Medcalf
Assistant Head of TAS
TAS Teacher
E: hmedcalf@waverley.nsw.edu.au
A reminder to Year 12 parents and carers to please complete the Year 12 Senior Retreat permission form and requirements.
If you have not yet completed this form, it is contained in the link below.
>>> Click here to view the Year 12 Senior Retreat permission form.
The retreat departs on Monday, 28 March and all documentation is required by Monday, 14 March.
Many thanks for your help with this.
Ms Suzanne Walsh
Director of Identity and 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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