A Studies of Religion excursion has been organised for your son. Classes involved include: 12SR2.2, 12SR2.3, 12SR2.5.
This activity is designed for students to develop knowledge and understanding of Buddhism as a significant component of the HSC course. The cost of the excursion has been calculated with the expectation that all students attend.
| SUBJECT: | Year 12 Studies of Religion I and II. |
| DATE AND TIME OF THE EXCURSION: | Wednesday 16 June 2021. Term 2 Week 9A. Periods 1-6. |
| EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES: | Buddhism Depth Study: H1- H9. |
| VENUE: | Nan Tien Buddhist Temple, Wollongong. |
| DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES: |
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| TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: | Meet 7:30am in the Centenary Quad, for a 7:45am departure.
Return to the College at 3:30pm (approximately). |
| TRANSPORT: | Coach: Telfords. |
| DRESS: | Full winter uniform, including blazers. The wet weather jacket will be permitted if raining. |
| FOOD & DRINK: | BYO water. Lunch will be provided at the temple. A breakfast stop at Mc Donald’s, Heathcote is scheduled and students can take their own food or money to purchase food. |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS: | N/A |
| COST: | The cost will be added to your son’s Term 2 school fees. |
| TEACHER(S) IN CHARGE: | Ms Martina Cooper. |
| NUMBER OF TEACHERS ATTENDING: | 3 |
Ms Martina Cooper
Head of Religious Education
E: mcooper@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation Winter School is an immersive two day on-campus experience that will give you an insight into studying the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation and the diverse career opportunities in the Liberal Arts. Open to high school students in Years 11 and 12, the program will include intellectually stimulating workshops led by academic experts as well as fun social activities. You will experience university life while staying in a UOW-managed residence.
By attending the UOW Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation Winter School you will:
The Winter School will run from 28-29 June 2021 – all costs associated with the program will be covered by UOW.
If you are interested in being involved, please contact Ms Boyce or click here to read more about the Liberal Arts Winter School
Click here to read more about the UOW-managed student residence.
Ms Stephanie Boyce
Academic Enrichment Coordinator
E: sboyce@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation has generously donated thirty scholarship opportunities of $30, 000 per annum for up to five years. This scholarship is open to students currently in Year 12 who would be able to commence studies in 2022. This covers a full range of study options including; a three-year single degree; a three-year degree plus an honours year; or a full five-year double-degree program. Scholarship recipients will enjoy access to a dedicated study lounge, small class sizes, academic mentoring and an international return airfare for an approved overseas experience as part of your studies.
You are strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship if you are a high-achieving student applying to study the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation.
Applications are open 20 July 2021 – 19 August 2021.
Students can also apply for the UOW Ramsay Scholarship by contacting Ms Boyce.
Ms Stephanie Boyce
Academic Enrichment Coordinator
E: sboyce@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Year 12 Cadet parents are reminded that responses to the Dining In Night invitation are due this Sunday 30 May.
Please click on this Trybooking link to respond if you have not yet replied to the Trybooking link on your invitation.
MAJ(AAC) Julie-Ann de Kantzow
Commanding Officer – WCCU
E: jdekantzow@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Sydney Morning Herald HSC and Careers Expo is on Friday, 4 June 2021 at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park. The HSC and Careers Expo is to allow students to discover and to investigate Courses and Careers for which they may apply for 2022.
The Expo features over 120 exhibitors, seminars on HSC subjects, tertiary courses, careers and study advice. Students should be encouraged to attend seminars and to collect booklets, brochures and information for courses or jobs in which they are interested and intend pursuing as careers.
Students will travel to and from the HSC and Careers Expo by hired buses leaving the College at 8:45am and returning by 11:55am. The total cost will be $17.00 and will be added to the fees account. Entry is valid for all three days of the Expo, so students are encouraged to return to the Expo with their parents. The Expo will continue on Saturday, 5 June and Sunday, 6 June from 9am to 3pm.
Ms Kath Knowles, Senior Studies and Careers Coordinator and Ms Gabrielle Smith, Acting Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
E: kknowles@waverley.nsw.edu.au
E: gsmith@waverley.nsw.edu.au
On Friday 7 May, Year 12 received a copy of the UAC guide for 2021-2022. I asked them to take the time in the coming weeks to familiarise themselves with this book.
They also received the following three documents:
Click here for Careers Newsletter UAC Super Edition (provides more comprehensive information)
Click here for Undergraduate Fact Sheet Key Dates 2021-22
Click here for Year 12 Checklist for Applying Through UAC
Students’ UAC PIN numbers were previously emailed to them by UAC. Students need to use this PIN number when they apply to University.
It’s best to apply before midnight on Wednesday, September 30, 2021 to avoid the increase to the processing charge. Some courses, particularly those with additional selection criteria, have earlier closing dates.
Please note that a number of courses are not yet available to be selected. They will be added when details have been confirmed.
If your son was absent on Friday 7 May, please see me next week to collect a copy of the guide and the accompanying documents.
Please see me if you have any questions or concerns.
Ms Kath Knowles
Senior Studies & Careers Coordinator
E: kknowles@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate your school journey with your year group.
Venue: Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont.
Time: Formal photos from 6:00pm. Seated by 6:30pm. Dinner 6:30pm to 10.00pm.
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: $155 per person including three course dinner and entertainment.
Dress: Formal attire for both men and women.
Booking window opens at 6:00pm on Friday, 14 May and closes on Sunday, 6 June.
Please click here to book your ticket
Table Arrangements
Important Event Details
Mr Patrick Brennan, Deputy Principal – Student & Staff Wellbeing and Ms Suzi Sucur, Student Wellbeing Administrator
E: pbrennan@waverley.nsw.edu.
E: ssucur@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The full 2021 HSC written exam, languages oral exam and practical and performance exam timetables are available on the NESA website. Please click on the links below:
Click Students Online for students to access their personalised 2021 student HSC written exam timetable.
Click here for the 2021 HSC written exam timetable.
Click here for important dates for the 2021 practical and performance exams.
Click here for the 2021 languages and oral exam timetable.
Ms Lynsey Porter
Director of Curriculum
E: lporter@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Following a review of our Year 12 graduation events carried out in 2019 by our Wellbeing Team and College Captains, it was decided to introduce another event for Year 12 and their families when they graduate from the College in 2021. Following a Graduation Mass to be held in the afternoon at St Mary’s Cathedral, Year 12 and their parents/guardians will join the College staff for a Valedictory Dinner at Darling Harbour on the evening of Wednesday 15 September. More information about these events will be released later in Term Two.
Students and their partners are invited to the Year 12 Formal which will now be held on the evening of Thursday 17 June at Jones Bay Wharf. Students have been briefed today about the event. Official information, the invite and booking details will be published in next week’s Nurrunga.
Mr Patrick Brennan, Deputy Principal – Student & Staff Wellbeing and Ms Suzi Sucur, Student Wellbeing Administrator
E: pbrennan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
E: ssucur@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Year 12 PDHPE classes will be attending an excursion to Sydney Academy of Sport, Narrabeen on Friday 21 May (Term 2 week 5). Students need to be at school at 7.45am and will return by bus at 3.15pm.
Important note: students are required to wear full school uniform. All students need to bring PE practical gear, running shoes, swimming gear and a towel. Students will need to bring lunch because there are limited facilities available to purchase food.
Key dates for registration, permissions, medical forms:
Monday 20 May
Permission Slip for Waverley College needs to be returned to your son’s PDHPE teacher by Monday 10 May. Please click on this letter with permission slip for further information. This has already been given to students.
Overdue
If you still have not completed the Sydney Academy of Sport medical/consent/booking form, this is overdue. This is a compulsory requirement for attendance and must be completed by parents for each student online.
You will need the following details to complete the form:
To complete please click on this registration link
Please contact me at the College if you have any questions or concerns:
Mr Patrick Darvill
Head of PDHPE
E: pdarvill@waverley.nsw.edu.au P: 9369 0610
Please be reminded that our school has arranged for all Year 12 students to click here to access Dr Salter’s video support program for 2021.
Username: year12waverley
Password: year12waverley
Now is a good time to watch the following videos for Term 2:
This video series consists of multiple short videos (length varies from two to twenty minutes, four hours in total) that provide targeted support for Year 12 throughout this crucial year.
The videos are designed to address the specific study skills needs of Year 12 at particular times and are grouped into videos for each term. Access to this expert video series helps to increase the circle of support for Year 12.
More information and access details are found by clicking on this flyer.
Ms Lynsey Porter
Director of Curriculum
E: lporter@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Brought to you by Eastern Suburbs Cooperative Libraries, Larry Grumley presents this Year 12 lecture series with tips and advice for upcoming HSC exams in:
Bookings are essential for this FREE event at Waverley Library, Bondi Junction.
Click here for more information
Mr Bill Roberts
Head of Library Services, Waverley College
E: wroberts@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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