There was much anticipation in the lead up to camp, as we were all hoping that COVID-19 wouldn’t cancel our plans once again. All the activities we experienced at Somerset were lots of fun, as well as being challenging. We learnt to be resilient and work as a team during the time we spent together.
We also had the opportunity to make new friendships, and got to know the other boys in our House better. We were very lucky to participate in a variety of activities including the wombat hole, crate stack, kayaking, swimming, giants ladder, bushwalking, high ropes, initiatives and base 7.
One of our favourite activities at camp was setting up the tents. We slept in the tents with a friend from our House. Who knew that the night sky away from the city could be so dark? This tested a few of us at first, but with all the activities during the day, it didn’t take long to get to sleep.
Cooking dinner and breakfast was great fun because we not only cooked for our friends, but the rest of our group as well. We enjoyed cooking and eating the sausages and pancakes. Cleaning the dishes wasn’t that bad either! It made us feel like we were growing into young men and starting to do what our parents do.
We’d like to acknowledge the students who couldn’t attend camp because of isolation, and we hope that you can join us next year. We’d also like to thank all the teachers who took time away from their own families to take good care of us, and also make the camp such good fun.
Student Reporters
Oliver Lorimer (Aungier), Declan Shehadie (Aungier), Jordan Mano (Brennan), Archie Goulding (Conlon), and Axel Stapleton (Tevlin).
Footnote: On behalf of the staff who went to camp, we would like to thank all Year 7 students on the way they cooperated and participated in all aspects of the camp. Your sons are a credit to you all.
If your son did not return home with all his belongings, ‘Lost Property’ items can be found in the Wellbeing Centre.
Ms Cathy O’Sullivan
Head of Conlon House
E: cosullivan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Please see below for final details about Year 7 Camp.
Departure Date: Monday, 14 February
School arrival time: 7:45 am. Please ensure students are on campus no later than 7:45am. Students will assemble in their House groups in the Centenary Quad.
Return from Camp: Wednesday, 16 February
Approximate arrival time: 3pm. Camp staff will contact Reception to advise of the estimated time of return to school.
Students are to wear casual clothing and will need to bring their own recess on Monday.
NOTE: If your son develops an illness over the weekend and is unable to attend the camp, please email your son’s Head of House by 7am on Monday morning, to confirm that your son is unable to attend.
>>> Click here to view the Equipment List.
Please do not pack lollies, valuables or mobile phones.
Your son will be able to contact you via phone from the camp if required. If you need to contact your son, please phone 0424 151 364 (school mobile which we will have with us) or alternatively 0427 891 487 (Camp Somerset.)
If your son is required to take medication, please place the medication and instructions in a clear zip-lock bag with your son’s name clearly marked on the outside. This bag is to be handed to your son’s Head of House on Monday morning.
Rapid Antigen Testing
As per College policy, all students must be tested at home before school on Monday morning. Whilst at camp, if your son develops symptoms of illness or becomes unwell, you will be contacted.
If you have any questions or concerns at all regarding your son’s attendance at Camp, please do not hesitate to contact your son’s Head of House.
All Heads of House and accompanying staff are looking forward to getting to know your son at the Year 7 camp.
Ms Cathy O’Sullivan
Head of Conlon
E: cosullivan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Assessment Schedules for 2022 are now available for students in Years 7 here, and on the College website. Students should download a copy of their schedule, and add the dates and study plans to their College Diaries.
>>> Click here to view the Year 7 Assessment Booklet.
Ms Lynsey Porter
Director of Curriculum
E: lporter@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Dear Parents and Carers,
During Term 1, all Year 7 students will attend Camp Somerset, located 90 minutes from Sydney, near the beautiful Colo River. The camp is a wonderful opportunity for your son to forge new friendships with his peers and to get to know his Head of House.
Camp Date: Monday, 14 February to Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Location: Camp Somerset
Departure Time: To be confirmed
Tasks for you to do:
Year 7 Camp 2021
Overview of Camp Somerset
Somerset Outdoor Learning Centre has been offering outdoor programs to school students since the early 1980s. As an industry leader with over 35 years of expertise, Somerset offers a unique blend of learning experiences, outdoor facilities and activities, delivered in a professionally-managed outdoor education program.
Somerset offers the unique experience of tent camping, which presents the opportunity for students to engage with their natural surroundings and spirit of adventure. It provides a fun and supportive framework for students to develop leadership skills, work as a team and appreciate the value of friendship. Their professional, tertiary-qualified Group Leaders facilitate engaging fun activities, extending students’ physical and emotional capabilities while enhancing self-confidence and self-reliance.
Somerset programs aim to develop student relationships with the outdoors, and with each other, in an environment that requires initiative, perseverance, adaptability and a sense of responsibility. Their programs provide students with the opportunity to reach out of their comfort zones and to embark on positive risk-taking initiatives, both of which are crucial to their development.
Year 7 Camp Yarramundi 2020
How to Access the Online Camp Information and Medical Form
Username – wavyr7
Password – wav2022
Completing the Online Camp Medical Form and Consent Form
Equipment
Your son’s Head of House and Waverley staff are looking forward to building connections with your son over the course of the Camp, and creating lifelong memories.
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact either:
Ms Cathy O’Sullivan – Head of Conlon House cosullivan@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Mr John McCoy – Head of Aungier House jmccoy@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Ms Suzi Sucur – Wellbeing Administrator ssucur@waverley.nsw.edu.au
All Year 7 parents and carers are invited for a catch up with fellow Year 7 parents and carers after an unforgettable year. $20 per head includes a drink on arrival and shared pizza platters.
Monday, 29 November | 6:30pm onwards
Clovelly Hotel | 381 Clovelly Road, Clovelly
Yes, your RSVP is essential please.
Warm regards,
Camille Owen (Year 7 Parent Rep) and Natalie Vedder
Students in Year 7 need to return their texts to the Book Hire office during Week 8, once their Semester 2 tasks are completed.
These books need to be returned during the dates scheduled below, to ensure that the return is COVID-safe. Students should ensure that they have their books in their lockers ready to return on their scheduled date.
Year 7 will be returning on Tuesday, 23 November.
If a student is absent during the scheduled period, they must make arrangements to return their books as soon as possible.
Monday–Thursday
Students who need to return books outside of these times, may use the returns crate which will be located at the entrance to the Library.
All books must be returned by Monday, 29 November.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms Nikki Pearce on 02 9369 0636 or email npearce@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Ms Nikki Pearce
Book Hire Coordinator
E: npearce@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Dear Parents and Carers of Year 7 and Year 10 students,
NSW Health has been working with education authorities so that school vaccination can be offered as school-based learning returns.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) 2 doses at least 6 months apart
and
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (dTpa) 1 dose.
Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) 1 dose.
While the school vaccination program has been disrupted due to remote learning in some areas, vaccination clinics are being rescheduled as students return to school.
NSW Health has implemented additional measures based on expert clinical advice to reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission in school clinics, including:
There is no need for parents/carers who have given consent for their child to receive vaccinations at school to take any action, except to:
Vaccinations will be offered to consented students as soon as possible as clinics are rescheduled at our College, noting that catch-up vaccination can be offered at our College at any time in 2021 or 2022 if necessary. Waverley College held its school-based vaccination program on 1 November, 2021.
You will be advised if your child cannot be vaccinated at College and recommended to arrange vaccination with your GP or another immunisation provider.
Ms Adele Cutbush
Registered Nurse
E: acutbush@waverley.nsw.edu.au
OR
E: healthcentre@waverley.nsw.edu.au
You are warmly invited to enjoy a mums’ lunch at Icebergs Club Bistro on Friday, 19 November from 12 noon. Limited seats available due to COVID-19 restrictions. It will be a relaxed lunch, where you purchase your own food and drinks at the bar at your leisure.
Come for as little or as long as suits your schedule! We look forward to seeing those who can make it.
Kind regards,
Camille Owen
Year 7 Parent Rep
To assist all students in their return to face-to-face learning this term, Heads of Department and their teams have carefully reviewed the assessment task programs for students in Years 7-10 in accordance with NESA guidelines. Students were scheduled to sit examinations in Weeks 5-6, but this has now been adjusted with the following considerations:
Please rest assured that Heads of Department have also worked with each other to ensure a balance across the expectations for tasks due in the same week.
Students should reach out to their teachers, Heads of Department or Heads of House if they need any support with the assessments that are due.
Ms Lynsey Porter
Director of Curriculum
E: lporter@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We have received further communication from the NSW Public Health School-Based Vaccination Program in regards to the cancelled 2021 Year 7 vaccination clinic.
The vaccination program will be rescheduled to 2022 however we are waiting for confirmation on the date. Please note, as students will be provided a catch-up clinic there is no requirement to follow up with their GP.
Please note that this is not related to any COVID-19 vaccines. This is in regards to the annual school-based vaccination program for Year 7 (catch up doses).
If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the Health Centre via email: healthcentre@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Ms Adele Cutbush
College Registered Nurse
E: acutbush@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Every September, Australia celebrates and takes time out to read for Australian Reading Hour.
This year, Years 7 and 8 have the opportunity to join us on Monday 13 September and Tuesday 14 September at 12:50pm for two great readings. Students will be read to for five minutes on both days.
Monday session: Mr Roberts (Head of Library Services)
Tuesday session: we hope to have our new School Captain reading with Mr Robert Tall (College Literacy Coordinator).
Access to this event is via your sons accepting the Google Meet invite sent. You are welcome to join your sons in this event via your sons’ Google Meet.
One reading will feature the highly anticipated new book by Morris Gleitzman, Always.
“Morris Gleitzman has a rare gift for writing very funny stories and an even rarer gift of wrapping very serious stories inside them.” – The Guardian.
The final powerful episode in the life of Felix, hero of the moving and multi-award-winning Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now. Includes a personal Afterword from the author, Morris Gleitzman … It’s 15 years since readers were first introduced to Felix in Once and, across six celebrated books, our brave young hero has survived many unforgettable and emotional journeys. 2021 sees the publication of the seventh and final part of Felix’s story.
Mr William Roberts
Head of Library Services
E: wroberts@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Public Health School-based Vaccination Program has sent our College some information in regards to the vaccinations that are scheduled for Tuesday 26 October, 2021. Please see the communication from our local public health unit below:
We are currently reviewing the school vaccination clinics impacted by the extended lockdown.
At this stage, students are not required to follow up with their GP to receive a catch-up vaccination.
We will be in contact with you over the next three weeks to advise of rescheduling arrangements moving forward.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
Please note that this is not related to any COVID-19 vaccines. This is in regards to the annual school-based vaccination program for Year 7 and Year 10 (catch up doses). As soon as we hear more information, you will be notified.
Ms Adele Cutbush
Registered Nurse
E: healthcentre@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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