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Diary Dates

Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all Term 4 events, please refer to the College calendar. 

• 1 November – Summer Sport – Round 9
• 3 November – Year 7 2025 Orientation Day 
• 8 November – Summer Sport – Round 10
• 13 November – JS Music Festival 6 pm PAC 
• 15 November – Summer Sport – Round 11 
• 22 November – Summer Sport – Round 12 
• 25 November – Year 6 laptop return
• 26 November – Year 6 Graduation Mass
• 28 November – Year 6 Raging Waters
• 28 November – Semester 2 Reports Available 
• 1 December – Year 6 Graduation P + C Event 
• 2 December – Presentation Day and Classes Conclude 

Happy World Teachers’ and Support Staff Day

Today, Friday, October 31, 2025, we proudly join the global community in celebrating World Teacher’s Day. This is a deeply meaningful occasion for our school community to officially acknowledge and honour the immense hard work, tireless effort, and profound commitment our teachers bring to the lives of our students every single day. Being an educator is a challenging and dynamic role that goes far beyond the curriculum. It requires patience, adaptability, empathy, and a true passion for nurturing potential. We recognise the dedication involved in planning engaging lessons, providing one-on-one support, creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment, and constantly striving to meet the diverse needs of every young person.

To all of our teachers here at Waverley College, we want to express our most sincere gratitude. We see the long hours you dedicate to preparation and marking, the creative energy you pour into making complex topics understandable, and the emotional support you provide to students navigating their social and academic lives. You are not just teaching subjects, you are acting as mentors, role models, and guides who help shape the character and future trajectory of our students. Your consistent efforts and commitment make an invaluable impact that extends well beyond the classroom walls.

We encourage every student and family today (or any day) to take a moment to personally thank the teachers in our community. A small, heartfelt expression of appreciation, whether it’s a simple smile, a thank you note, or a word of recognition, can be a powerful acknowledgment of the tireless work they do. Let us celebrate our remarkable educators and show them how much their dedication means to the entire school community on this special World Teachers’ Day.

St.Catherine’s School Science Lesson

This week, some of our Year 6 students ventured up Henrietta St to participate in an engaging Science lesson with St. Catherine’s School. This exciting co-educational opportunity focused on innovation and teamwork, challenging students to tackle complex STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) problems in a dynamic, inter-school environment.

The lesson was dedicated to hands-on learning, focused on active, collaborative problem-solving. Students were intentionally paired across schools to encourage fresh perspectives and diverse skill-sharing. Working in these joint teams, they engaged in a series of design and engineering challenges that required them to apply scientific principles, think creatively, and manage resources under time constraints. The energy in the labs was electric, filled with spirited debate, focused planning, and shared “aha!” moments as the students collectively devised and tested innovative solutions. 

Opportunities like this are invaluable. They not only deepen our students’ understanding of core scientific concepts but also develop essential skills such as communication, negotiation, and leadership, all crucial for future academic and professional success. We extend our sincerest gratitude to the staff and students of St. Catherine’s School for their enthusiastic participation and for making this co-educational event so enriching. Our ongoing partnership allows us to offer unique and high-quality experiences that enhance our educational offering. We look forward to many more collaborative projects that continue to inspire our students to pursue innovation in STEM and beyond.

Year 6 Graduation – Wednesday 26 November 2025 

Dear Parents & Carers,

You are all invited to the Year 6 Graduation on Wednesday 26 November to acknowledge the end of your son’s primary school years.  Please see the invitation below.

Year 6 Graduation – Request for Photos

As part of the Year 6 Graduation, we will be putting together a slideshow presentation. It would be appreciated if you could send through a photo of your son’s Kindergarten photo (or their first day of Kindergarten, or similar), as this will form part of the presentation. (Please just one photo only)

If you could please send a labelled photo through to liturgy@waverley.nsw.edu.au by no later than Friday Week 5. Picture format as a JPEG or PNG file would be preferred.  Please do not send through pdf files.

Home Learning Club

CLICK on the link to book

We offer all students in Year 5 and Year 6 the opportunity to receive free additional support after school for the completion of home learning tasks. The afternoon sessions also provide a quiet, supervised study space for students who want to complete their assigned tasks.

Home Learning Club operates in the Learning Hub from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm – on Mondays & Wednesdays, and in the 6 Gold classroom on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

The club runs during the school term unless there is a scheduled Professional Development meeting or school event and the club will be closed.

Procedures

Only register his name once to allow other students the opportunity to attend. The session is limited to 20 spots. There will be a roll call to ensure attendance.

Students are required to stay for the full session unless there is a message in the student diary requesting early leave; a parent’s signature will be required.

Co-curricular Update from Ms Sparks

We have had fantastic recent news regarding our students’ involvement and success in their co-curricular activities and external sporting clubs! It’s truly inspiring to see so many boys representing the College with distinction and earning various achievements and awards across different clubs. This external engagement provides a great secondary space for students to hone their sporting skills and develop their passions, and it’s wonderful to see Waverley so well-represented. 

As our school year concludes and co-curricular activities continue, we want to offer a gentle reminder to families about the importance of our students upholding the core values at training and in games. We expect every student to consistently demonstrate Respect for officials, opponents, and peers, embrace Resilience when facing challenges, and show Compassion for everyone involved.

Thank you for supporting these important learning opportunities and for ensuring our boys continue to represent the College with pride and integrity. It is to see Waverley being represented with pride each Saturday.