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2020 Orientation Handbook
2020 ORIENTATION HANDBOOK
CONTENTS
FROM THE PRINCIPAL, GRAHAM LEDDIE 3 IMPORTANT DATES 2020 4 JUNIOR SCHOOL CONTACTS 5 SENIOR SCHOOL CONTACTS 6 DAILY PERIOD TIMES 7 JUNIOR SCHOOL 7 FIRST DAY 8 HEADS OF HOUSE CONTACTS 9 SCHOOL CAMPS 10 CURRICULUM 11 CO-CURRICULAR 13 CO-CURRICULAR CONTACTS 14 WELLBEING 16 PSYCHOLOGISTS 18 PERSONAL APPEARENCE AND UNIFORM 19 ATTENDANCE 21 TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL PASSES 23 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 24 COMMUNICATION 26 LIBRARY 28 SENIOR SCHOOL VACCINATION PROGRAM 29 CANTEEN 30 PARENTS AND CARERS INVOLVEMENT 32 JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT 33 SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT 34 JUNIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS MAP 38 SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS MAP 39
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From the Principal, Graham Leddie
Welcome to Waverley College, a Catholic Boys’ School in the Edmund Rice Tradition (Years 5-12). The College seeks to develop innovative learning, teaching, wellbeing and care programs that assist boys to flourish across their spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, cultural and physical dimensions. The College espouses the Edmund Rice Touchstones:
● Liberating Education ● Gospel Spirituality ● Inclusive Community ● Justice and Solidarity
We are committed to working with you in close partnership to provide an education through which your son will achieve his potential. At Waverley, your son will participate in activities and rituals which will encourage him to reflect, celebrate, question, challenge injustice and build positive relationships. Our aim is to provide learning that is dynamic, visible and lifelong.
The College is a vibrant and supportive community where we want your son to feel connected. We are all neurobiologically wired to want to be connected; it is what gives us purpose and meaning in our lives. When boys feel connected, they are able to concentrate on their learning and self-development. Parents can play an important part in developing this connection, particularly early on. Positive talk, showing an interest in what he is doing, allow him to make mistakes and assisting him to develop strategies will all help him to start well.
Become connected yourself by joining one of the College’s parents support groups such as the Parents’ Association or by volunteering for the canteen, or joining one of the sporting/cultural parent support groups. Our Parents’ Association appoints Year Group Representatives who organise social events for parents and encourages closer community connections. All of these things will help you to form your own network of contacts with other Waverley families, which can provide invaluable support to you as a parent. This handbook is designed to provide you with the information your family will need in the first year at Waverley. Please don’t be afraid to ask questions if there is anything you don’t understand, and encourage your son to do the same.
Waverley College staff are easy to contact and happy to communicate with you regarding your son’s educational journey. As a first point of contact, our reception staff can always guide you to the correct person.
Your son is one of a new group of students who will bring enthusiasm and energy to our school. He will help to strengthen our traditions and form our future. We welcome him wholeheartedly and look forward to working with you.
Yours sincerely,
Graham Leddie Principal
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IMPORTANT DATES 2020
Please note, for your convenience, the 2020 Important Dates these can also be found in the Term and Holiday Dates page of the Waverley College website: waverley.nsw.edu.au/information/term- and-holiday-dates/
Term 1 Classes resume for Years 5, 7 and 12 Wednesday 29 January
Classes resume Years 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Thursday 30 January
Staff Development Day - no classes Monday 9 March
Years 7-11 Parent, Teacher and Student Interviews Tuesday 31 March
Term 1 classes conclude Thursday 9 April
Term 2
Staff Development Day - no classes Monday 27 April
Term 2 classes resume Tuesday 28 April
May Procession/Feast of Blessed Edmund Rice Sunday 3 May
Founder’s Day Holiday Friday 5 June
Queen’s Birthday Holiday Monday 8 June Term 2 classes conclude Friday 26 June
Term 3
Staff Development Day - no classes Monday 20 July
Term 3 classes Resume Tuesday 21 July
Years 5-11 Parent, Teacher and Student Interviews Monday 27 July
Term 4
Staff Development Day - no classes Monday 12 October
Term 4 classes resume Tuesday 13 October
Years 5-11 presentations Wednesday 2 December
Term 4 classes conclude Wednesday 2 December
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JUNIOR SCHOOL CONTACTS
44 Henrietta Street, Waverley NSW 2024 02 9387 5022 (Reception open 8.00am – 4.00pm) E: [email protected] | W: waverley.nsw.edu.au If you have any queries about your son, please use the table below as a guide on who to contact.
Area Inquiry Steps Contact Person Absence Reporting an absence. 1st Contact Skoolbag app
2nd Contact Reception: 02 9387 5022
Finance School fees, payment 1st Contact Finance Administrator schedules. [email protected]
Co-Curricular Matters relating to team training 1st Contact Class Teacher sessions, team expectations, selection, venues and times. 2nd Contact Matthew Ryan Director of Co-Curricular [email protected]
Contact Details General information, change of 1st Contact Reception address, phone number or [email protected] email.
Wellbeing Academic, social, physical and 1st Contact Class Teacher spiritual development, including discipline, peer relationships, 2nd Contact Stephen Ghattas attendance. [email protected] Assistant Director Identity & Student Formation
Optional Psychologist
Uniform Shop Fittings, sales, trading 1st Contact [email protected] hours and FAQs. waverley.nsw.edu.au/information/unifor m-shop/
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SENIOR SCHOOL CONTACTS
131 Birrell Street, Waverley NSW 2024 02 9369 0600 (Reception open 7.30am – 3.30pm E: [email protected] | W: waverley.nsw.edu.au
If you have any queries about your son, please use the table below as a guide on who to contact.
Area Inquiry Steps Contact Absence Reporting an absence. 1st contact Skoolbag app
2nd contact Absentee line: 02 9369 0632
Finance School fees, payment 1st contact Finance Administrator schedules. [email protected]
Canteen Volunteering Nina Kormanyos [email protected]
Co-Curricular Matters relating to training 1st contact Team Convenor (see page 14) sessions of my son’s team, team expectations, selection 2nd contact Stephen Wilmot and venues, times. Assistant Director of Co-Curricular [email protected]
3rd contact Stephen O’Donnell Director of Co-Curricular [email protected]
Contact Details General information, change 1st contact Suzie Sucur of address, phone number or Student Wellbeing Admin Assistant email. [email protected]
Curriculum Progress in a subject, 1st contact Class Teacher content of a subject, performance in assessments 2nd contact Head of Department and conduct in class. 3rd contact Lynsey Porter Director of Curriculum [email protected]
Health Centre Updates to allergies 1st contact Nurse and medical conditions. [email protected]
Wellbeing Academic, social, physical 1st contact Head of House (see page 9) or Mentor and spiritual development, including discipline, peer Optional Psychologist relationships, attendance.
Uniform Shop Fittings, sales, trading [email protected] hours and FAQs. waverley.nsw.edu.au/information/uniform-shop/
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DAILY PERIOD TIMES
Senior students who lose their timetable or leave it at home can report to the Wellbeing Centre to obtain a replacement copy.
Normal Daily Period Times Week “A” Timetable Period 1 8:45-9:40 (55 mins) House meeting 8.45 to 9.15 (30 mins) Wellbeing 9:40 – 9:55 (15 mins) Period 1 9.15 to 10.05 (50 mins) Period 2 9:55 – 10:50 (55 mins) Period 2 10.05 to 10.55 (50 mins) Recess 10:50 – 11:10 (20 mins) Recess 10.55 to 11.15(20 mins) Period 3 11:10 – 12:05 (55 mins) Period 3 11.15 to 12.05 (50 mins) Period 4 12:05 – 12:55 (50 mins) Period 4 12.05 to 12.55 (50 mins) Lunch 12:55 – 1:35 (40 mins) Lunch 12.55 to 1.35 (40 mins) Period 5 1:35 – 2.25 (50 mins) Period 5 1.35 to 2.25 (50 mins) Period 6 2:25 – 3:15 (50 mins) Period 6 2.25 to 3.15 (50 mins)
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Assembly Timetable Waterford Daily Timetable Period 1 8.45 to 9.30 (45 mins) Period 1 & 2 8.40 to 10.35 (115 mins)
Period 2 9.30 to 10.15 (45 mins) Recess 10.35 to 11.00 (25 mins) Recess 10.15 to 10.35 (20 mins) Period 3 11.05 to 11.50 (45 mins) Period 3 10.35 to 11.20 (45 mins) Period 4 11.50 to 12.35 (45 mins)
Period 4 11.20 to 12.05 (50 mins) Lunch 12.35 to 1.20 (45 mins) Assembly 12.05 to 1.05 (60 mins) Period 5 1.25 to 2.10 (45 mins) Lunch 1.05 to 2.30 (45 mins) Period 6 2.10 to 2.55 (50 mins)
Period 5 1.45 to 2.30 (45 mins) Dismissal 3.00 Period 6 2.30 to 3.15 (45 mins)
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FIRST DAY
JUNIOR SCHOOL ● Year 5 boys will commence on Wednesday, 29 January at 8.40am. ● Year 6 boys will commence on Thursday, 30 January at 8.40am.
Students in Year 5 will commence classes on Wednesday 29 January, 2020. Students should assemble in the playground by 8.40am (for the location refer to the Junior School map at the back of this handbook), where they will be met by the Director of Junior School and their class teachers. Parents are welcome to go with their son to find his classroom and stay with him for a short time, and are also invited to attend a morning tea held at the Senior School from 8.45am.
School begins at 8.40am and concludes at 3.00pm each day. Before-school supervision commences at 8.15am. There is no before or after school care offered at the College.
SENIOR SCHOOL Students in Year 7 will commence classes on Wednesday 29 January, 2020. Students should assemble in the Gymnasium by 8.30am (for the location refer to the Senior School map at the back of this handbook), where they will be met by the Heads of House and their 'big brothers'. Parents are welcome to accompany their sons and will be invited to attend a morning tea and welcome by the Waverley College Parents’ Association after the students are taken to classes. Students beginning in Years 8 to 12 should report to the main Reception on Thursday 30 January, 2020 by 8.30am.
The students don't have classes on Wednesday, 29 January, instead, they spend the day getting set up for the year. They will collect stationery, textbooks, and will be given their timetable. The senior students show them their classrooms and they meet their wellbeing mentor. Students will also participate in sport trials and will have their College photo taken.
BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT All students will be issued with their textbooks on the first day of the year. Parents of Year 5 and 6 students will be sent an email regarding the required stationary from the Junior School.
On the first day, Year 7 and 8 students will receive a stationery pack from the College that contains all of the required stationary items. This will automatically be detailed to their Term 1 account. The pack includes exercise books, pens, pencil, eraser, ruler, glue, coloured pencils, sharpener, calculator, compass, geometry set, pencil case and lanyard.
All other students (Year 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12) must organise their own stationery requirements. Students will be informed by their teachers of any other specific materials they will require for each subject.
LOCKERS Each Senior School student is provided with a locker and padlock for the year. Students must only use the padlock issued by the College. Students who lose or damage their padlock must have it replaced with an approved school padlock, the cost for which will be charged to the school account. The locker should be kept locked and clean at all times. Students are reminded not to bring valuable items to school. The College takes no responsibility for the loss or damage of valuables.
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HOUSE AND MENTOR GROUP ALLOCATION Students will be allocated to a House and a Mentor Group. Mentor Groups are organised by House and interschool activities and competitions are organised between the Houses. The Houses are named after past Headmasters of the College. Boys with siblings at the College will be allocated to the same House as their sibling/s but not the same Mentor Group.
The eight Houses and their associated colours are as follows:
Aungier – Red Brennan – Royal Blue Conlon – Emerald Green Green – Bottle Green
Lacey – Maroon O’Connor – Black Quinn – Sky Blue Tevlin - Gold
HEADS OF HOUSE CONTACTS
Aungier House John McCoy [email protected]
Brennan House James Horrocks [email protected]
Conlon House Cathy O’Sullivan [email protected]
Green House Scott Coleman [email protected]
Lacey House Damien Thompson [email protected]
O’Connor House Matthew Barr [email protected]
Quinn House Olivia Kite [email protected]
Tevlin House John McCallum [email protected]
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SCHOOL CAMPS
The Junior School boys participate in a 3-day camp each year. These camps are an essential and compulsory part of our Christian living and education program at Waverley. YEAR 5 CAMP Towards the end of Term 1, Year 5 boys will be visiting Vision Valley. The theme for the camp is ‘Let’s Get Together’. It is an opportunity for the boys to build relationships and engage in activities with students outside their own classroom. The myriad of activities provided facilitate this theme. YEAR 6 CAMP In May, Year 6 boys attend camp in Canberra. The objective of this excursion is to help the students better understand their studies of 'Australia as a Nation'. We will visit Parliament House, The Australian Electoral Commission and drive by a variety of National Embassies. While on the trip we will also visit the Australian War Memorial, Questacon and the Australian Institute of Sport. More information email: [email protected] YEAR 7 CAMP As part of the Orientation Program for Year 7 in 2020, a camp has been organised for all students at Camp Yarramundi, NSW. The camp is designed to give students an opportunity, as they begin their high school years, to meet and immerse themselves in a range of fun activities around building and sustaining friendships, teamwork and effective communication.
Date: Wednesday 26 February – Friday 28 February, 2020 Where: Camp Yarramundi, NSW Departure: Waverley College (Kenny Building Quadrangle) at 6.45am
You are required to complete a Medical and Consent Form on behalf of your son. This link will be provided in an email you will receive from the Registrar, Ms Anderson. The email will also have links to other forms you will need to complete.
ITEMS TO PACK FOR CAMP: ● Sleeping bag ● Rain jacket ● Towel ● Jumper ● Swimmers ● Shoes ● T-shirts ● Socks ● Shorts ● Toiletries ● Sun hat and glasses
More information: Suzi Sucur, administration Assistant Students & Staff Wellbeing E: [email protected]
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CURRICULUM
YEAR 5 & 6 CURRICULUM In the Junior School the curriculum offering is based on mandatory patterns of study across subjects prescribed by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Subjects
Music Drama Visual Arts Science & PDHPE Technology
History & Religion English Spanish Maths Geography
Academic Care All students are tested prior to the start of Year 5 via the PAT testing program. The data is used to ensure your son is provided with teaching tailored to his needs.
As a result of these tests, students who require Learning Support to assist their development in literacy and/or numeracy are identified and individual programs are developed.
Students who may require academic extension are also identified in the testing process. Many programs exist to extend the learning of students who are talented academically. These students will be provided with academic extension through adjustments to class programs, while others will participate in programs such as the Maths Olympiad, Gateways, ICAS, Engineering, Philosophy, STEM and Creative Arts competitions.
YEAR 7 CURRICULUM In Year 7, students increase the number and breadth of subjects they study from the primary years and the curriculum offering is based on mandatory patterns of study across subjects prescribed by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
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Subjects
Music Drama History Science PDHPE
Technology Religion English Geography Maths
Academic Care All students are tested prior to the start of Year 7 via the Allwell testing program. These are NAPLAN- style tests that allow the College to measure and compare performance from Year 7 to Year 10. The data is used to ensure your son is provided with teaching tailored to his needs. As a result of these tests, students who require Learning Support to assist their development in spelling, reading, writing, or numeracy are identified and individual programs are developed.
Students who may require academic extension are also identified in the testing process. Many programs exist to extend the learning of students who are talented academically. These students will be provided with academic extension through adjustments to class programs, while others will participate in programs such as the Maths Olympiad, Da Vinci Decathlon, English, Science, Language and Creative Arts competitions.
Learning Enrichment The Academic Enrichment Coordinator oversees the processes that work to identify students with learning enrichment needs and collaborates with subject faculties to implement curriculum adjustments and school-based enrichment activities. These programs provide opportunities, both internal and external, for students to enhance their learning and transfer information from the classroom into more challenging contexts. Learning Enrichment at Waverley College is not just about ‘extension’ and extra classwork but ensures that enrichment is rewarding.
Students who are identified as having learning enrichment needs may be offered a variety of academic and extra-curricular opportunities throughout the year, and also receive recommendations regarding their patterns of study which may include the opportunity to apply for the Year 9 and 10 Applied Philosophy course as a part of the subject selection process in Year 8.
The Year 7 Approach to Learning - Have Fun with your Learning! In Year 7 our aim is to move the boys from the notion of 'recall and explanation' (low level) to 'analysis and evaluation' (higher levels of thinking). This underpins the curriculum in Years 7 and 8 so that we create an amazing springboard from which the highest goals of learning - evaluating current knowledge and designing new knowledge - can more effectively take place in each boy’s experience at school. We want to engage minds at this stage of learning whilst transitioning students for the increased academic rigour of high school.
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CO-CURRICULAR
The Co-Curricular Program is an integral part of College life and is something that sets Waverley College apart from many other schools. The College’s main co-curricular commitment is to the sports and activities of the Combined Associated Schools of New South Wales (CAS) from the Senior School and Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) from the Junior School. The College also provides additional non-sport opportunities which run in parallel with this, including Music, Drama, Debating, Public Speaking, Media Club, Performing Arts, Production Group, Chess, Theatre Sports, AFL Umpiring and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Program.
Research is clear on the academic and wellbeing benefits for students who participate in co- curricular activities at school: academic outcomes are improved whilst teacher/student relationships are enhanced. In today's sedentary world with excess screen time combined with high kilojoule diets, co-curricular activities provide students with physical activity, promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage engagement in lifelong physical activity.
Through participation in sport, students develop the ability to set goals and strategies, work as a team, win with dignity and look upon loss as an opportunity to improve. Co-curricular participation also provides students with additional leadership opportunities.
The mental health benefits of co-curricular involvement are well researched and include increases in self-esteem and self-worth, improved sleep patterns and reduced stress levels. Only the Director of Co-Curricular can grant an exemption from a student's co-curricular commitment. A student can apply for two exemptions each year. Exemption requests must be in writing to the Director of Co- Curricular at least two weeks before the requested exemption date.
Waverley has a tradition of setting goals for its students and helping them to strive for excellence, whether it is in the academic, cultural or sporting spheres. We encourage and offer opportunities to our students, at all levels of ability, to fulfil their maximum potential.
In addition to sport, all students are given opportunities to pursue their own interests outside the classroom in a variety of activities and clubs:
● Cadets have traditionally been a strong feature of life in the Senior School. ● Media Club is active in recording many events through photography and video. ● The Social Justice program aims to raise awareness of, and services to, the marginalised. ● Chess is part of a lively inter-school competition. ● Public Speaking and Debating are inter-school activities. During the winter terms we compete in the JSHAA, Catholic Secondary Debating Association and CAS Competitions as well as IPSHA at the Junior School. ● Cultural Immersion to Indigenous Communities in the Senior School. ● Sustainability Club. ● The Music Faculty offers private music tuition, band and other music ensembles. ● Students can be involved with the College musical or drama production, which are produced to a professional standard. Students are involved in every element of the production process. ● Private music lessons are available to Junior School students during class hours and there are opportunities to join the College bands, the Junior Choir/Cantores and perform in the annual musical drama Wakakirri.
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Private Music Tuition Form Students can opt to take private music lessons which has an additional fee. Lessons are held during school hours on a rotating basis. Full details of the terms and conditions are set out and must be accepted prior to completing the form. Click on the link below to complete the online private music registration form: https://bit.ly/2rrvZB0.
SELECTING YOUR SON’S CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY Please visit the following link to select your son’s Summer and Winter Co-Curricular activities: waverleycollege.wufoo.com/forms/m1eokysu17vunhy/
CO-CURRICULAR CONTACTS
Assistant Director of Co- Matthew Ryan [email protected] Curricular (JS)
Director of Co-Curricular (SS) Stephen O’Donnell [email protected]
Assistant Director of Co- Stephen Wilmot [email protected] Curricular (SS)
SUMMER SPORT CONVENOR Basketball Anthony Gibbs [email protected] Cricket John McCallum [email protected] Cycling Garth Aird [email protected] Diving Kath Knowles [email protected] Judo (limited positions) Emma Halpin [email protected] Lawn Bowls Phoebe Guirguis [email protected] Table Tennis Paul Sheehan [email protected] Tennis Cassandra Attard [email protected] Touch Football Rebecca Gair [email protected] STEM James Spargo [email protected] Swimming Nicola Silsby [email protected] Volleyball Belinda Buchan [email protected] Water Polo Olivia Kite [email protected]
WINTER SPORT CONVENOR AFL Alan Riordan [email protected] Cross Country Nicholas Brophy [email protected] Lawn Bowls Phoebe Guirguis [email protected] Tennis Cassandra Attard [email protected] Track & Field Kyle Newbury [email protected]
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Rugby John McCoy [email protected]
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Rugby Referee Richard Chen [email protected] Football Steve Wilmot [email protected]
OTHER CONVENOR Cadets Julie-Ann de Kantzow [email protected] Anthony Evans [email protected] Chess Kyte Gawman [email protected] Debating Charlotte Stephens [email protected] Duke of Edinburgh Gemma Brown [email protected] Fitness Richard Chen [email protected] Literacy Study Group Michael Couani [email protected] Maths Study Group Ashleigh Della Marta [email protected] Production Group Dechantel Green [email protected] Musicals/ Drama Productions/ Alison Jinga [email protected] Theatresports
STEM James Spargo [email protected] Strength and Conditioning Scott Coleman [email protected] Surf Life Saving Adam Wallington [email protected]
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WELLBEING
THE STRUCTURES AND RELATIONSHIPS Each student is a member of one of the College’s eight Houses. Each House is led by a senior staff member, known as the Head of House, who is responsible for developing and tracking each student's intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, cultural, behavioural and physical development, supported by the entire Waverley College staff.
● For students in Year 5 and 6, mentor groups are made of a mix of Year 5 and 6 students. ● Senior School students meet every morning in wellbeing groups made up of 2-3 students from each year group (Years 7 to 12) with a teacher mentor. There is an opportunity for parents to meet their son’s mentors on Tuesday 11 February, 2020.
The vertical nature of the House System provides many formal and informal opportunities for peer leadership and development. Positive role modelling is encouraged. Our student leadership team consists of a House Captain, four House Prefects and four Captains of the College.
WELLBEING PROGRAM The College’s Wellbeing Program is facilitated through wellbeing time with the student’s mentor and through House meetings, whole school assemblies and via guest speakers. The intention of the program is to provide a context in which students can develop meaningful relationships with their mentor and their peers and can explore their own personal identity in order to harness their personal strengths.
By building cohesive working relationships and a sense of belonging and connectedness within the Waverley community, it is our intention that students will treat others with empathy and compassion and stand in solidarity with those in need. These personal values will not only stand students in good stead throughout their formal education but also allow them to make a meaningful contribution to society in the many years to come.
WELLBEING TEAM The House system is the cornerstone of student wellbeing at Waverley and is supported by the Junior School and Senior School Student Wellbeing team consisting of Heads of House as well as:
Junior School Director of Junior School Gabrielle Smith [email protected]
Asst. Director of Identity & Stephen Ghattas [email protected] Student Formation
Psychologist Alex McCredie [email protected]
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Senior School Deputy Principal – Student Patrick Brennan [email protected] Wellbeing
Asst. Director of Identity & Richard Bryant [email protected] Student Formation
Director of Co-Curricular Stephen O’Donnell [email protected]
Student Wellbeing Suzi Sucur [email protected] Administration Assistant
Psychologist Greg Cameron [email protected]
Tessa Prior [email protected]
Health Centre Adele Cutbush [email protected]
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PSYCHOLOGISTS
Waverley College recognises that many things can impact on a student’s performance and prevent him from being happy and achieving his best in school and in life. Our College Psychologists are registered psychologists, and they focus on the social and emotional wellbeing of students at Waverley College.
Our Psychologists are available to talk with students about any aspect of their lives that are affecting them (and therefore are, directly or by default, affecting their school performance). This includes but is not limited to school, behavioural, emotional, relationships and family issues.
A key focus of our Psychologists is to not only help students when there is a crisis, but to guide them to build skills which may prevent an issue from arising. This can be through building resilience, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and providing advice to assist students to make good choices. Our psychologists work not only in isolation with the boys, but can also work with parents as well.
Our Psychologists are available to talk with parents about concerns they have for their child, difficulties they are having at home and parenting.
Accessing psychological support is a confidential process. Many students value the opportunity to speak confidentially with an impartial person who will not reveal what has been discussed. This can often be the sole reason a student will be willing to speak to one of our Psychologists. Although counselling is confidential, sometimes it may be deemed appropriate to talk with others. In the school system this is a “team” approach to confidentiality, where those working with a student work together to improve his school experience and performance. Therefore, information may be shared with, for example, a teacher or head of house. This occurs after discussion with and approval from the student involved.
There are instances where a psychologist is, by law, bound to share information with others even without their consent. According to the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 a psychologist has a mandatory reporting responsibility where there are reasonable grounds to believe that
● They are at risk. ● A serious crime has been committed. ● There is serious risk of harm to self or others. ● There has been a subpoena served to present documents to Court. ● There has been a formal complaint that requires investigation.
Finally, our College Psychologists spend time talking with teachers and assisting them in understanding and/or dealing with student behaviours and needs. Each of our Psychologists work closely with our Heads of Houses and our Deputy Principals and Director of Junior School.
The Senior School Psychologists’ are available any day of the week during school hours. The Junior School psychologist is available on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday during school hours.
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PERSONAL APPEARENCE AND UNIFORM
HAIRCUTS ● Hair should be neatly cut, combed and maintained. ● Hair should be shorter than the collar. Long hair or outlandish styles are not acceptable. ● A number 2 cut is the shortest acceptable cut. ● Undercut styles, dramatic layering, tracks, mohawks, overuse of product, tinting, colouring, dreadlocks, strands of hair, buns, braids or lines are not acceptable. ● If boys do not comply with a request to address any breaches by their Head of House, they will then have three options: 1. Go immediately to the barber at Charing Cross and have the inappropriate haircut rectified. 2. Rectify the inappropriate haircut themselves with clippers supplied by the College. 3. Return home until such time as the inappropriate haircut is rectified.
TATTOOS ● The College requires tattoos to be covered at all times. ● The College strongly recommends that students do not get a tattoo whilst they are at school as their decision at such a young age lasts a lifetime and some future employers may have a no tattoo policy. ● The College respects that some cultures have rites of passage that include tattooing.
UNIFORM DETAILS The College expects all students to wear the uniform with pride and spirit. All uniform items are to be purchased from the Uniform Shop, Level 3 Main Building, Senior Campus.
For a pricelist and opening times, visit: waverley.nsw.edu.au/information/uniform
NEW UNIFORM POLICY ● All students will need to be in the new College uniform in 2021. ● Students unable to wear the correct school uniform are required to report to their Head of House before school starts with a letter from their parent. ● If for some serious reason the uniform cannot be worn then the full College PE uniform is the only approved alternative. ● Boys who have damaged their uniform must have a letter from their parents explaining the circumstance. ● Boys can choose to wear long pants or shorts, or a long sleeve or short-sleeved shirt depending on the weather. ● If T-shirts or other undergarments are worn beneath the College shirt, they must not be visible either through or protruding from the uniform. ● Sports shirts, jackets or bags issued to teams or touring groups are not part of the normal daily uniform. On Saturdays they are not to be worn with other normal school day items such as school trousers or blazers. ● If it is an incredibly hot day, we will have no tie days. This will be communicated to the boys in the morning.
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UNIFORM REQUIRMENTS
Blazer College blazer needs to be worn during Terms 2 and 3. The suit co-ordinate fabric is a new fabric development made from 45% wool, 35% PTT and 20% polyester. All boys must wear long pants or shorts, blazer and tie for any special College occasions. Trousers and Boys can choose to wear either trousers or shorts throughout the year. Shorts Navy blue in colour. The trousers are worn above the hips. Leg needs to be properly hemmed to the correct length.
Shirts Boys can choose to wear either the long sleeve or short sleeve shirt throughout the year. Boys must wear the College white shirt with the logo on the pocket. The fabric made of durable 65% polyester and 35% cotton which is easy to launder. Shirts are to be tucked into the trousers at all times. The top botton of the shirt is done up at all times with the appropriate school tie. Tie There are three tie designs that boys wear to indicate what stage of schooling they are in. 1: Year 5 & 6 2: Year 7 to 10 3: Year 11 & 12
The tie is worn done up to the top of the collar. Belts Black in colour with a simple design. Socks Waverley College socks are the only socks that can be worn with the academic and sport uniform. When wearing the academic shorts, the socks should be worn mid to upper shin. Football socks of any type are not permissible, nor are cut- down sport socks. Bags The Waverley College backpack is the only approved school bag for use by students. Waverley College branded sports bags and hav-a-saks may only be used to keep sports gear separate. Tour bags and non-Waverley bags are prohibited. Shoes Standard black leather lace-up shoes are the only acceptable footwear except during sport. No suede or slip-ons. Shoes must be of a leather type that can be polished to a shine. Shoes with coloured stitching or other embellishments such as buckles are not acceptable. Boots of any type are not permissible. PE The compulsory PE uniform includes: Soft Shell Sport Jacket Polo Top Sport Shorts Sport Trackpants
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Cap or Bucket Hat College Sports Socks Sports Bag
On-field sporting garments will be required throughout the year, depending on sport selection. The new on-field uniform features the latest performance based fabrics which are leading edge in design while offering students comfort, stretch and are ease of care
Optional Boys can purchase optional items from the uniform shop including a jumper, Knitware vest, cardigan and scarf. The knitwear options are Australian merino wool 80% /20% nylon blend which are fully machine washable and also tumble-dry proof.
Rain Jacket Boys can wear the wet weather jacket throughout the year on campus and at (Japra) sport.
ATTENDANCE
REPORTING OF ABSENCES Students are only permitted to be absent when they are genuinely ill. To report an absence please use the Skoolbag app. Alternatively, you call the Junior School Reception on 02 9387 5022 or the Senior School absentee line on 02 9369 0632 before 9.30am. On the absent message bank please identify yourself and leave your son’s name, year and the reason for the absence. An SMS text message will be sent to a parent/carer mobile phone at approximately 11am if a student is recorded as absent without explanation. When a student’s illness affects examinations, sport commitments or compulsory school events, a medical certificate must be presented. Likewise, any absence on the last day of school term requires a medical certificate.
LATENESS All students are expected to be present at school by 8.35am. Any student in the Junior School arriving after this time must report to the Junior School Reception. Any student in the Senior School arriving after this time must report to the Wellbeing Centre where their lateness will be recorded. An SMS text message will be sent to parents when a student arrives late.
HOLIDAY AND LEAVE REQUESTS ● Junior School: parents requesting permission for up to three days of leave or extended holiday periods exceeding three school days must get permission from the Director of Junior School, in writing at least two weeks in advance. Permission is not automatically granted. ● Senior School: parents requesting permission for up to three days of leave must contact son’s Head of House. For extended holiday periods exceeding three school days, permission is requested from the Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing in writing at least two weeks in advance. Permission is not automatically granted.
TRUANCY AND LEAVING WITHOUT AUTHORISATION Once the Term commences it is expected that a student will be at school and attend every class every day except when too ill to do so. Truancy from classes or leaving the school without permission is a serious offence and will incur a suspension.
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APPOINTMENT DURING SCHOOL HOURS Parents are requested, as far as practicable, not to make medical appointments during school time. Missing lessons can affect a student’s academic performance and routine. Students who need to leave for an appointment (a parent note is required) during school hours should: ● Junior School: write a note to the class teacher or reception and collect your son from the Junior School reception. ● Senior School: see their Head of House for an Exit Pass and sign out at the Wellbeing Centre. The pass is submitted so records can be altered.
FEELING UNWELL? Students who feel ill in the Junior School must report to their class teacher. Students who feel ill in the Senior School should have their current teacher sign their diary, then report to the Health Centre where their illness will be assessed. Parents will be contacted to collect students who are too unwell to remain at school.
COMPULSORY EVENT ATTENDANCE Students are required to attend a number of compulsory events which are published in the College Diary. A medical certificate is required for any absence from a compulsory event. The May Procession is an annual Act of Devotion to Our Lady, Virgin Mary, as the Patroness of Waverley College. It was first held in 1911 and is staged on the first Sunday of May each year. Attendance by all students is compulsory. Current families and Old Boys of the College are also welcome to attend. Various Year groups are scheduled to attend sporting and cultural events throughout the year. These include CAS Swimming Carnival and CAS Track and Field Carnival. Transport is provided to events at Homebush and the students are usually provided with meals. All boys are expected to attend their House Mass which is an important part of their faith formation at the College.
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TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL PASSES
ALREADY HAVE AN OPAL CARD? As your son is changing schools or campus, including moving from Year 6 to Year 7, you will need to update your details online. There is no automatic 'carry-over' of passes. When the Sydney Light Rail opens in December 2019, students travelling on a School Opal card under the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) will be able to tap on and tap off to travel on any mode of transport to get to or from school. Students do not need to update their entitlement to include Light Rail as it will be automatically applied.
APPLYING FOR AN OPAL CARD? Subsidised school Opal Cards are only available between home and school for attendance on school days (Monday to Friday) and only for travel between the hours of 6.30am and 7.00pm. The journey must commence and finish only at the points nominated on the application form. The journey may consist of one or more connected trips but an individual trip must not be broken.
The link for the School Opal Card site is: transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts
● For Junior School enquiries contact: P: 02 9387 5022 | E: [email protected]
● For Senior School enquiries contact: Anthony Evans, Student Administrative Officer P: 02 9369 0704 | E: [email protected]
SCHOOL SPECIALS School busses are provided by Transport NSW and you can find more information by following the steps below: 1. Go to transportnsw.info
2. Select ‘Trip Planner’ and enter the trip details (to and/or from Waverley College)
3. Click on 'More Options' and then click ‘Refine’
4. Select the mode of transport ‘School Bus’ for school special buses (you can also unselect various modes where not applicable). The available routes, times and a map will then be displayed.
BEHAVIOUR ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT All students using public transport are considered to be representing the school for the duration of their journeys. The standards of behaviour, grooming, language and uniform expected at school also apply whilst students are travelling on public transport. All students are expected to obey the following rules:
● Board and leave the bus or train in an orderly manner. ● Behave safely at all times. ● Accept that the driver or guard is in charge and obey instructions. ● Be considerate when storing bags – do not place them on seats or in walkways. ● Respect other travellers by keeping noise levels down and staying seated.
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● Students are required at all times to give up their seats for public paying passengers when the bus or train is full. They should not wait to be asked, but should proactively offer their seat to other patrons.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Waverley College uses Mac computers for teaching and learning. Individual Macbook Air laptops are issued to every student in Years 5 to 12. Students in Year 7 will be asked to collect their devices during the Summer break.
The MacBook comes complete with access to a range of software including MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite as well as other faculty specific applications. Devices are fully supported by the in- house iAssist Team and are covered by Apple warranty, whilst they are in use by the student. In addition, the devices are insured against accidental damage and theft.
As a Google Apps for Education school, each student is provided with email (Gmail) and Google drive, which offers a rich, collaborative learning space and is designed for students to save school related material. Students are responsible for checking their emails daily during term time.
All email and internet use is monitored to ensure that these facilities are used for the purpose of curriculum delivery. The school has policies in place to deal with any breach of the acceptable use of email and internet. These policies and others relating to information technology matters can be easily viewed on the College website at waverley.nsw.edu.au/information/policies/. The College takes cybersafety and digital citizenship seriously and in partnership with FamilyZone we provide a free subscription to their home monitoring product. Details of this offer can be found at familyzone.com/waverleynsw.
A technology levy is billed to the student's account to cover hire of the laptop, software and licenses, insurance, protective cover, iAssist helpdesk and other expenses. School bags are also fitted with a specialised pocket for storage of the laptop. Student lockers securely accommodate student laptops should they need to be stored at school. iLEARN iLearn is the name given to the Waverley College 1:1 laptop scheme and all students are provided with a MacBook Air. Each student receives access to email, the internet and the College's web- based Learning Management System (LMS), called ‘PowerSchool’. PowerSchool carries all of the fundamental learning materials the students require: class by class, students can access all of the resources to support their learning for each subject area. These are available to them online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so that lesson materials can be revisited whenever they are needed. For more information visit: waverley.nsw.edu.au/public/ilearn/ilearn.cfm.
Parents pay a technology fee, which covers the provision of the device, lease and insurance costs, all technical support and software. Devices are provisioned for two years after which a new device is issued. There are three technology payment fees over the 2020 school year, totalling $675.
STUDENT ID CARDS All students are issued with a MiFare smart card student ID, this card is used for attendance recording, printing, library book issue and once registered can also be used in the school canteen for cashless purchases using the Flexischool system. Cards are updated free of charge every two years and replacements can be issued at a cost of $5, these are issued through the Wellbeing Centre.
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All students are allocated $10 credit at the start of the school year for printing. They are able to top up this account in the Library as required. Page costs are 1 cent for black and white prints and 10 cents for colour prints.
Details on how to register for the student ID card with Flexischools for cashless canteen can be found at: waverley.nsw.edu.au/information/senior-canteen
SUPPORT iAssist onsite school hours support Waverley has a team of IT professionals who are onsite to provide you with technical support for computer use. If students encounter any issues or just need help with laptops during the school day, they can speak to a Waverley iAssist technician at the Waverley iAssist Office during break times.
The Waverley iAssist Office is located in room E15 on the first floor of the East Wing. Opening hours: 7.30am to 4.30pm.
Non-school hours (weekends and holidays) support Apple Australia Help desk is available to students during non-school hours. Phone: 13 36 22 (The serial number of the laptop will need to be provided when calling) Apple online support: apple.com/au/support/
FURTHER INFORMATION If you have any questions regarding the Waverley iLearn program or would like more information: E: [email protected] | T: 02 9369 0784
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COMMUNICATION
All communication regarding news, updates, events and social information will be delivered through the fortnightly newsletter Nurrunga and SkoolBag app.
PARENT PORTAL Waverley College has a Parent Portal which is where report and attendance information is published. The portal is accessed from a link on the College website in the top right-hand side of the page. Instructions on how to register and login will be sent prior to the start of the school year to the email address that was given at the time of application.
NURRUNGA NEWSLETTER Nurrunga is the fortnightly College newsletter. It provides information and dates for important events around the school, a weekly update from the Principal, College Leadership Team and updates on individual subjects, co-curricular activities, sport, careers and psychologists. Parents are recommended to check Nurrunga when the link is emailed to them on Thursdays, fortnightly, during term time. The link will also be shared via the Skoolbag app.
SKOOLBAG APP SkoolBag is a school mobile app that communicates directly with iPhone and Android devices. It provides all school users with instant “push” notifications and alerts to their mobile devices. The SkoolBag app is free to download and can easily be installed from the Apple Apps store or Google Play by searching for ‘Waverley College’ and installing. For information about SkoolBag and how to download the app visit: moqproducts.com.au/skoolbag/installation-instructions/.
EMAIL Parents are requested to provide an email address upon enrolment and to always keep this up to date by informing the Junior School Reception or the Wellbeing Centre at the Senior School whenever there is a change. Email is an important means of communicating with teachers and administration. Most email addresses you will need can be found on the College website on the tab 'Contact Us'. Email is also used for the College newsletter and for alerts and notices. Families may provide two email addresses for use by the College.
SMS SMS messages are used by the College to send student absences and for other time-sensitive messages such as sport cancellations. Parents mobile phone numbers are requested at the time of enrolment and the Junior or Senior School Reception should be notified immediately of changes. Two mobile phone numbers can be provided by each family.
COLLEGE WEBSITE The College website provides a great deal of information about the school such as news, events, contacts, subject information, policy documents, cyber safety, sports fixtures and the college calendar. Please visit: waverley.nsw.edu.au.
POWERSCHOOL – TEACHER & STUDENT LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) PowerSchool is the Waverley Learning Management System. It provides the teacher and students with the ability to create “learning communities” where teachers are able to share resources and
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content materials with students. New students will be provided with a login for PowerSchool at their commencement. Continuing students from the Junior School will maintain the same login details. PowerSchool is accessed via a link on the College website.
Parents are very welcome to explore PowerSchool through their son’s account. PowerSchool website: waverley.learning.powerschool.com.
SCHOOLTV At Waverley, we want to offer our parents access to relevant and informative resources that can help them in their journey with their children. SchoolTV is a world first, wellbeing platform featuring Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. It addresses the modern-day realities faced by schools and parents who increasingly need clear, relevant and fact-based information around raising safe, happy and resilient young people.
Whilst there is a great deal of information available, this can often be confusing and overwhelming for parents looking for guidance. SchoolTV addresses this issue. It is an online resource designed to empower parents with credible, sound information with realistic and practical strategies. This website brings together short (2 to 3 minutes) videos on a range of topics, including mental health, body image, cyber safety, drug and alcohol awareness, together with fact sheets and links to other relevant websites including Beyond Blue, Black Dog, Head Space, Reach Out, YouTube clips, TED Talks, etc.
To access this great resource use this link: waverley.nsw.schooltv.me/
SOCIAL MEDIA College news and activities are frequently shared on social media on Instagram and Facebook. To stay up to date please follow:
Instagram | @waverleycollege
Facebook | facebook.com/waverleycollege
YouTube | youtube.com/wavecollege
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LIBRARY
LIBRARY HOURS The Junior School Library is available for boys to use from 8.15am to 8:40am Monday to Friday. Homework Club runs in the Library from 3.00pm to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday. The Senior School Library is open for use from 8.00am to 4.45pm Monday to Thursday and on Fridays from 8am to 4pm. The library is open in the school holidays for seniors preparing for exams and HSC preparation. PRINTING AND PHOTOCOPYING All students are allocated $10 credit at the start of the year for printing. Students are able to top up their printing credit as required. Colour printing, scanning, photocopying and 3D printing is available at the Senior School. Page costs are 1 cent for black and white prints and 10 cents for colour prints.
STUDENT DIARY Every student is provided with a College Diary on the first day of school. Students must bring their diary to school each day. The diary is a compendium of information, policies and procedures, maps and sporting information. It is the first place to look if you have a question about the College and parents are encouraged to take the time to read through the contents.
The full Waverley College Policies and Procedures are published in the College Diary. The diary also includes an IT acceptable use policy. Students are expected to use the diary to organise their school commitments such as homework and co-curricular activities. Diaries are expected to be signed each week, by the following:
● Wellbeing Mentors, parents and class teachers in Junior School diaries ● Wellbeing Mentors and parents in Senior School diaries
HOME STUDY Students are advised that they should form the habit of a study period at home from the first day. It is College policy that regular homework be set in all subjects.
Daily home study periods are recommended as follows: ● Year 5 - 30 to 45 minutes ● Year 6 - 45 minutes to one hour ● Years 7 & 8 - One and a quarter hours ● Year 9 - One and a half hours ● Year 10 - Two hours (six times a week) ● Years 11 & 12 - Three hours (six times a week)
SENIOR SCHOOL BOOK HIRE Waverley College provides a textbook hire service. Students are issued textbooks at the beginning of the year and are expected to return the textbooks in good order at the end of the year. If textbooks are lost or damaged the cost of replacement is charged to the student’s school account. Some textbooks are provided in digital form for laptops.
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SENIOR SCHOOL VACCINATION PROGRAM
In 2020, the NSW Adolescent Vaccination Program provided by the Public Health Unit of the NSW Department of Health will visit Waverley College three times over the course of the year. The following vaccinations will be offered:
YEAR 7 ALL STUDENTS ● Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) 2 doses ● Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (dTpa) 1 dose only
YEAR 8 STUDENTS (catch up only) ● For those who did not receive HPV dose 2 in Year 7 in 2019.
YEAR 10 STUDENTS ● Meningococcal ACWY 1 dose only
Each student will be supplied with a Vaccination Program 2020 pack at the beginning of Term 1, 2020. Parents must sign and return to consent form to the Registered Nurse in the Health Centre in order for the student to receive the vaccination. Further information will be provided in the Waverley College Parent Information Packs which will be distributed to the students in early 2020.
A record of each vaccination administered will be given to your son at the time of each visit. Please keep these cards for your records and provide a copy to your local doctor. If you have any queries, please contact the College Registered Nurse.
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CANTEEN
JUNIOR SCHOOL CANTEEN The Junior School canteen is currently open every school day for breakfast from 8.00am to 8.40am, recess and lunch. Junior School lunches can be ordered through Flexischools Online (please see the information below). In order for the canteen to be successful, we welcome parents to volunteer their time to assist in the preparation and serving of food. The Junior School will be sending out information on how to volunteer at the canteen in the near future.
SENIOR SCHOOL CANTEEN The Waverley College Senior School Canteen is open every day of the school year from 8:00am to 8:40am for breakfast, as well as at recess and lunch times. It provides a wide variety of healthy meals and snacks at affordable prices. There is no order system for the canteen. Students may purchase with cash or with the Flexischools cashless card system. For more information or how to volunteer, please contact:
Nina Kormanyos, Canteen Manager E: [email protected]
FLEXISCHOOL INFORMATION The Flexischools cashless card system is linked to your son’s school ID card and to their Flexischools account, allowing them to purchase items securely on the school grounds without the need for cash. Student lunches have never been easier for parents: ● Top up account with funds at a time convenient to you ● Email when account is running low of funds ● Monitor spending and see what your child is purchasing ● Set daily spending limits ● Ensure the money is spent at school ● Safer than students carrying cash
To register and for more information, please visit Flexischools online at: flexischools.com.au. How to set up your canteen account IMPORTANT: before you begin, you will need your son’s code, which is found on their student card.
Step 1 – Register ● Go to flexischools.com.au ● Click the ‘Register’ button ● Enter your email address. You will then be sent an email with a registration link. Follow the link and complete the form.
Step 2 – Add a student Add a student to your account and link his Student Card. Once registered you will be taken to your account homepage. Click the ‘Add a Student’ button. The first step is to search for and select
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Waverley College. Enter ‘Waverley’ into the search box and click the ‘Search’ button, then select Waverley College from the list. Once you have selected Waverley College, complete the form by filling out the student’s details and click the ‘Add Student’ button.
The next and very important step is to link the student’s card to this account. The ‘Student ID Card Number’ is the ‘Code’ found on their Student Card. Ensure you have checked ‘I do want to link a card to the system’ and enter the code found on the student card into the ‘Student ID Card Number’ field. Click ‘Save’.
Step 3 – Top Up Account The are numerous links on the account home page to ‘Top Up your Account’. You can find one under the ‘My Account’ tab. Specify your payment method and complete the transaction to ensure there is credit on the card. For a video explanation of how to set up a student’s Flexischools account, go to the Flexischools website: flexischools.com.au.
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PARENTS AND CARERS INVOLVEMENT
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION The aims of the Waverley College Parents’ Association are to:
● Work in partnership with the College in providing our students with a Catholic education in the traditions of Edmund Rice. ● Provide a friendly and welcoming environment to make it easier for parents to meet, socialise and become involved and thereby enjoy a sense of belonging to the Waverley College parent community. ● Provide a conduit for the raising of funds via school levies and other fund-raising activities for the benefit of our students via either the Parents’ Association or other support groups. ● Provide a forum for matters affecting our students' education and development to be productively discussed. ● Build the Waverley College community spirit and community relationships.
SUPPORTER GROUPS Most co-curricular activities at the College are supported by Parent Supporter Groups. Supporter Groups are made up of parents who are keen to support the extra-curricular and co-curricular activities in which their sons are participating. The groups support a wide range of sports and creative arts activities. Parents are involved with organising events, fundraising and providing general assistance to coaches and the convenor of each activity. New volunteers are always welcome.
Key events throughout the school year include: ● New Families Welcome Morning Tea on the first day of school | Wednesday, 29 Jan ● Welcome Cocktail Party for all parents | Friday, 20 March ● May Procession Morning Tea | Sunday, 3 May ● Blue and Gold Ball | Saturday, 12 Sep ● Year 12 Graduation Dinner ● Year group socials throughout the year
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AND STAY INFORMED ● Attend Parents’ Association meetings (held once per term) and hear first-hand update from the Principal, have a voice and lend your support and volunteering on committees and supporter groups. ● Keep informed about meeting through Nurrunga and Skoolbag app (mobile source of information and alerts).
CONTACT ● Parents’ Association email: [email protected] ● All other contact details can be found at waverley.nsw.edu.au/contacts/parent- supporter-groups/. ● For more information please visit: waverley.nsw.edu.au/information/waverley-college- parent-association/.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT
SUMMER AND WINTER SEASON SPORTS The Junior School is a member of the Independent Primary Schools Heads of Australia (IPSHA). This involves competition against other schools such as St Patrick’s Strathfield, St Aloysius’, Cranbrook, Newington Prep, St Ignatius, Knox College, The Scots College, Sydney Grammar & Trinity College. The inter-school competition is played on Saturday mornings. For boys who excel in sport, opportunities for selection at representative level, such as IPSHA & CIS (Combined Independent Schools), is available.
It is important that boys understand the expectation that College teams require full dedication and commitment. This is especially difficult during Term 1 of Year 5, as many boys are involved in club sport. However, it is a requirement of the College that all boys once committed to a Winter or Summer Team must fulfil that obligation to the College.
SPORTS TRIALS Trials for summer sport will occur in Week 1 in Term 1 during school time. Your son will have already nominated his sport preferences, and the trial system allows him to try more than one sport, providing the best opportunity to make a team in a sport that he is interested in playing. Please note: all boys will make a team, however it may not be their first preference. We strongly encourage all boys to put in some preparation over the holiday period to ensure they give themselves the best chance of making their preferred sport. The process is the same for the winter season, with the trials for teams being held towards the end of Term 1 and early Term 2. All this information is in the College Diary.
TRAINING Once making a team your son will be required to train twice a week. In most cases, training will be held after school from 3.00pm - 4.30pm. Some teams do train from 7.15am - 8.15am due to the availability of facilities. Please be aware of where your son will be training and where he is to be picked up or dropped off.
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL SPORT If your son will not be at a game, a note to the coach prior to the game is required. If he is absent from school on a Friday, please contact the College before 9.30am on that Friday to inform the coach if he will be attending the Saturday game. Should your son fall ill overnight, the team captain needs to be contacted. Phone numbers are provided at the start of each sporting season.
WET WEATHER POLICY FOR TRAINING If training is cancelled, boys will be asked to make their own way home as usual at 3.00pm. This will be relayed via SkoolBag app, which is updated at 2.00pm.
WET WEATHER POLICY FOR SATURDAY SPORT The Assistant Director of Co-Curricular will make all decisions regarding the cancellation of games due to the weather by 7.00am on the Saturday morning. This will be relayed via the SkoolBag app by 7.00am. The SkoolBag app wet weather information will only relate to cancellations.
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SWIMMING AND ATHLETICS SQUADS The Swimming and Athletics Teams compete in an IPSHA competition. The swimming season begins early Term 1, and those interested are encouraged to try out for the squad. The swimming team will be selected from their results at the school carnival.
Similarly, the athletics squad is open to those interested, with a team being chosen from the athletics activities and school carnivals. The athletics season begins in August/September.
SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT
ABSETEEISM FROM GAMES AND TRAININGS Wherever possible the coach must be notified by the student concerned prior to the intended absence from training. Students are not permitted to pass messages on to their coaches via other students.
It is expected that students or parents notify the Director of Co-Curricular, in writing, 14 days prior or as well in advance as possible of unavoidable absences. Permission to be absent from either training or games will only be given in the most serious of circumstances. Representation in other outside teams, part time jobs, outside school activities, etc. are not acceptable reasons. Once approved the student must advise the coach.
If a student is absent from a Saturday game because of an unforeseeable reason, he must report to his coach by 11.00am Monday with either a doctor’s certificate for sickness, or a note from home detailing the reason for his absence. Notes from home will not be accepted in the case of sickness. If the student fails to make contact with the coach, the process of detention will be implemented.
All students in summer and winter sport teams must have their team captain’s phone number. The team captain should be contacted on the Saturday in case of sudden illness or last-minute transport problems. The captain may be able to help with transport. Students must still report to their coach on the Monday if unable to attend the game/activity, with a doctor’s certificate.
SELECTION POLICY Students will be selected primarily by the coach according to their ability within their age group. Other factors, such as dependability and maturity may also be taken into account. Students may only play in a consecutive age group with the convenor’s permission. Firsts players may consist of younger age group students only with the direct permission from the Director of Co-Curricular.
OUTSIDE REPRESENTATION/ SPORT The College does not permit time off (either from school or sport) for attendance at extra sports outside the school. There are many problems associated with students participating in outside sport, including:
● Interruption to study and homework time. ● Demands on family time. ● Physical demands that become quite difficult, e.g. tiredness, lack in performance. ● Greatly increased chances of injury and lack of recovery time from injury.
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New students to the College in Term 1 may be permitted to finish up with their existing club/group during this term only.
EXEMPTIONS For special cases (e.g. high-level performance), athletes and swimmers may be granted summer and winter sport exemptions. Please note that exemptions will not be granted for part time jobs, outside school sport representation, tuition, etc.
Exemptions enable students to continue training after their summer/winter commitments, and allows them to train and compete within their Club and at state and national level. Students can then continue to the CAS.
College musicians may also apply for an exemption under certain circumstances.
Students interested in applying for an exemption should discuss the matter with their convenor before applying to the Director of Co-Curricular in writing.
EXTENDED SICKNESS/ MEDICAL CERTIFICATES/ OFFICIALS Occasionally your son may become ill/injured and is unable to participate in games/trainings. So your son is not left out he will be placed on ‘Official Duties’, which consist of light duties such as scoring, set up of Queens Park for winter and scoreboard duties.
AWAY VENUES Students are responsible for their own transport to and from games. If students have difficulty organising their own transport, they should contact their coach prior to the game. Being absent from a game on Saturday due to transport difficulties is not acceptable.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ON SATURDAYS During the home games (i.e. 1st XV / XI playing at Queens Park) in the winter sports program, a physiotherapist and paramedic are on duty at the park for Rugby and Football games. For other age groups playing elsewhere, students are more than welcome to return to Queens Park to see either of these two people. This service is provided free of charge for the students.
During away games (i.e. 1st XV / XI playing away), two physiotherapists are on duty – one at Queens Park (for other age groups) and one at the away venue. Paramedics are normally on duty at both of these venues. Host schools normally operate a similar service for their home games.
WATER BOTTLES Students are expected to provide their own water bottle on Saturdays. It is against health regulations for students to share bottles. Students’ bottles should be clearly marked with their name. Water bottles can be purchased from the Uniform Shop.
CODE OF BEHAVIOUR FOR PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS Each student is representing the College and his family. Sportsmanship must be shown at all times, both on and off the field. Foul or dangerous play, retaliation, swearing or abusive language, arguing with referees/officials, or reacting to spectators will not be tolerated. For more information on the CAS code of conduct for players and spectators visit: cas.nsw.edu.au/70759-2.
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PRE-SEASON TRAINING The College has both a summer and winter pre-season training program. Winter pre-season training occurs at the end of Term 1, with all students expected to participate in preparation for the commencement of the winter season at the beginning of Term 2. Summer pre-season training occurs at the end of Term 3 and is open to those students interested in trialling in A & B teams in Cricket, Basketball and Tennis. The program has been introduced to remain competitive with other schools, and also addresses the aspect of safety through adequate preparation.
The normal training pattern, i.e. two afternoons per week and one or two Saturdays (internal trials) applies.
TRAINING AND TIMES For each of the sports listed, training is normally held two afternoons a week - depending on the age group and time of the year - from 3.30pm until 5.00pm or before school 7.15am – 8.15am.
Normally training will be at either the College itself or at Queens Park, depending on the sport. If training is at Queens Park, students must change into training gear at the park, not at the College. Training may also be held at 7.15am for some teams. Students must wear their College uniform to school if travelling by public transport or walking. Students are not permitted to wear training gear to school.
UNIFORMS The correct on-field uniform must be worn during all games. No variation of the uniform is allowed. This includes travelling to and from games. The summer/winter season sports uniform (including supporting 1sts games) is either the College academic uniform or the College PE uniform). Non- College T-shirts/caps or other clothing will not be permitted.
GAME DRAW Competition games are normally held on a Saturday. The game venue and time is listed in the College fortnightly newsletter, Nurrunga, and is available on the College website.
The full sports draw is published at the commencement of each season indicating opposition teams, venues and times for games. These draws can also be found on the College Website.
WET WEATHER ARRANGEMENTS Winter Winter Rugby and Football fixtures are very rarely cancelled on the Saturday. For confirmation of play for all sports in winter, students should phone the College Wet Weather number (8250 3780) after 7.00am on the Saturday morning and after 11.00am for afternoon games. Messages are also sent out on the SkoolBag app.
Summer For Cricket, Tennis, Outdoor Basketball, Cycling and Lawn Bowls students should ring the College Wet Weather number (02 8250 3780) after 7.00am for morning games and after 11.00am for afternoon games.
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QUEENS PARK PAVILLION Due to the large number of spectators and limited facilities, fold-up chairs may be more comfortable and suitable. All spectators are requested to remain behind the rope on the field. Coaches and reserves are the only people permitted beyond this boundary. Please observe this safety precaution. Only invited guests may use the top floor of the Pavilion which is used for staff, coaches, teachers, afternoon teas for teams and guests of the principal etc.
QUEENS PARK TUCK SHOP The tuckshop is open on Saturday mornings/afternoons when home games are being played for either the 1st XV Rugby, 1st XI Football (winter) or the 1st XI Cricket (summer). It provides a most needed service for both students and spectators, satisfying the appetite, as well as raising funds for the various Supporters’ Groups. Your help at any time is much appreciated. Please simply contact the President of the relevant Supporter Group or just call in.
TOURS Sporting tours give students advantages in educational, social and sporting aspects of their schooling. In previous years there have been tours both within Australia and overseas in Rugby, Football, Cricket, Swimming and Track and Field. Students have had the opportunity of domestic tours to places including Queensland and Victoria, and abroad to New Zealand, South America, UK, Ireland and the United States. Please contact the Director of Co-Curriculum for more information.
AWARDS AND ASSEMBLIES There is no formal competition in the CAS outside the 1sts games in summer and winter as the idea is that sport is for the enjoyment of playing another school.
At Waverley College each member of a team who goes through the CAS season undefeated is presented with a pennant or certificate (senior students). These are presented by specially invited guests. In the past guests have been famous Old Boy sportsmen, current national and international players. These major presentations are made at assemblies at the end of each season.
Other important sporting events and awards are recognised at assemblies during the year including the Swimming and Track and Field Teams; winter and summer 1sts and “A” grade captains. Parents are more than welcome to any of these assemblies.
MAJOR SPORT AWARDS • JJ O’Brien Award for Leadership, Study and Sport. • WJ Corbett Prize for Best All Round Sportsman.
OTHER AWARDS • Greg Carmody Award for best Year 11 Sportsman. • Principal Medal - Sport for each Year Group. • Special Awards presented by Supporter Groups and Old Boys.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS MAP
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SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS MAP
TENNIS
BR R.J.WALLACE
CENTRE
ENTER HERE ENTER BRAIDWOOD
NETS COSGROVE CENTRE
TAS BUILDING GYMNASIUM
KENNY BUILDING SALISBURY STREET SALISBURY BUILDING CONLON
BIRRELL STREET BIRRELL QUAD POOL CENTENARY BUILDING
East Reception
QUAD
West CHAPEL
STAFF
CARRINGTON ROD GATES ROD CARRINGTON
Queens Park Sports Fields 1km
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