Waverley students demonstrate 'out of the box' thinking at the University of Newcastle's 2023 Science and Engineering Challenge
Welcome to the Nurrunga newsletter, Vol 46, No 47, Friday, 31 March 2023
Key Dates
Weeks Ahead – April to May
Principal & Leadership
From the Principal, Mr Graham Leddie
From the Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning, Ms Elizabeth Watson – Measuring Success in all its Measures!
Chessed for Success in the Classroom
Mother’s Day Breakfast – Friday, 12 May 2023
Have You Seen Waverley Council’s April School Holiday Program?
Information Sharing Some Up and Coming Works from Waverley Council that may Impact the Drop off and Pickup Over the Month of April
City2Surf – Running for Premature Babies – Get Involved!
2023 Fees Reminder and Withdrawal Notice
Uniform Shop Holiday Trading Hours
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Secondhand Clothing Pool 2023 Opening Hours
Year 5 & 6 Action Items
Junior School – Week 9
Waverley Youth Art Prize – Entries Close 25 May 2023
Winter Visual Arts Club 2023 – Book Now
Year 7 Action Items
Years 7-10 Parent Teacher Student Interviews – Bookings Essential
Year 8 Action Items
Year 9 Action Items
Geography / Studies of Religion Tour to India and Nepal 2024 – Seeking Expressions of Interest
Year 10 Action Items
Year 11 Action Items
Year 11 Parent / Teacher / Student Interviews – Online – Appointments Necessary
Year 12 Action Items
Year 12 Tutorial Schedule – Term 1 Week 10
Year 12 SLR Aquatics and Fitness Excursion – Please Complete the Permission Slip ASAP
Music, Culture and Creative Arts
Commencement Band and Beginner Band
Sign up for the Co-curricular Drama Club ASAP!
Combined Band of 78 Musicians Delivers an Unforgettable Performance
‘Shock Therapy’ – Year 8 Drama Incursion, Friday, 28 April 2023
Details About ANZAC Day Ceremony at Waverley Park and at Waverley College
Sport
From the Director of Co-curricular, Mr Steve O’Donnell
Rugby Report
Football Supporters’ Group – Annual General Meeting, Online, Wednesday 26 April, 6:40pm
Scrum / Halfback Skill Sessions – Get Involved!
Are You Interested in Joining the Kicking Club?
Volleyball Camp in the Easter Holidays – Register Now
Years 9-12 Elite Football Camp, 12-14 April, 10am-3pm – Here at Waverley College!
Careers
News and Opportunities
Around Campus
Year 11 Students Learn Invaluable Skills at Their Galmatic Car Workshop Incursion
Reflections on Teaching Creative Writing with Writer’s Toolbox
Big Brother Little Brother Introduces Boys to the Rock and Water Program
University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge Stretches Students to Think ‘Outside the Box’
Year 11 SLR Excursion to an Exceptional Natural Environment
Important Links
Parents’ Association Upcoming Events and News
Old Boys Upcoming Events and News
Canteen – Volunteers Needed
Business Support for Waverley Community
Wednesday, 5 April - Term 1 classes conclude Monday, 24 April - Term 2 classes resume Wednesday, 26 April -...
Administration,
Vale Dr John McLaughlin (Class of 1954) It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing...
Learn about our Academic Growth Awards - a new expression of student academic achievement
Academic,
Tapping into students' interests to enhance engagement and innovation in the classroom
RSVP by Monday, 1 May 2023
Community, Wellbeing,
Help grow your children’s passion and talents
Community, Creative Arts, Wellbeing,
Starting 10 April 2023, Waverley Council will be upgrading the intersection at Salisbury Street and Henrietta Street
Community, Technology & Facilities, Wellbeing,
How to join the Waverley Team
Wellbeing,
Discounts and additional fee
Alternate hours over the Easter break
Compulsory lunchtime meetings are currently being held
Extra-Curricular,
Open Monday Mornings 8:20am-9:30am and Wednesday Afternoons 2:30pm-3:30pm
Administration, Community,
Read about: Open Classrooms, Big Brother Little Brother, our Term 2 Lunchtime Guest Speaker list, gratitude and more!
Junior School,
Entries close 25 May 2023
Creative Arts,
Commencing Term 2, Week 2 - Term 3, Week 8, 2023
The booking system will be opened from Monday, 3 April at 5pm and close on Monday, 24 April at 5pm
Would you like your son to take an educational and cultural tour to India and Nepal in 2024?
Appointments may be made online from 9am on Thursday, 6 April and will close at 5pm on Friday, 28 April
The cut-off time to register for morning tutorials is 3pm the day prior
Two 1.5 hour surfing and water safety sessions, followed by a coastal walk
Sport,
For Juniors and Seniors
Please contact Ms Jinga ASAP before the start of Term 2 Monday, 24 April, with an email registering your interest
View the wonderful photos from the orchestral evening of Giuseppe Verdi's 'Dies Irae'
This experience should inspire some boys who have forgotten about Drama, to choose it as an elective in Year 9
Tuesday, 25 April 2023
Community,
View the photos from the Australian Schools Rugby Luncheon fundraiser - our boys with Eddie Jones!
Rugby training schedule, team selections and Japan tour
Hope to see you there!
Interested in improving your scrum positioning and passing technique?
Eddie Paea and Ben Donaldson will deliver kicking skills sessions for all age groups
12, 13 and 14 April 2023
We hope many students will take advantage of this unique and valuable opportunity
Read about the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation at UTS
Car maintenance skill development in a fun and non-judgemental environment
Technology & Facilities,
Read about Ms Ryan's data analysis and observations
Students participate in activities in the 'I Can Stand Up For Myself' module
Read about Waverley's bridge
Read about Year 11's nature fix
Academic, Wellbeing,
Community, Development, Events,
Trading hours, size guides, click and collect and delivery information
Academic, Administration, Enrolment, Wellbeing,
Lunch is provided for all volunteers!
The directory is free to advertise and open for all parents/carers and Old Boys
