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Term One 2011
Waverley College
Cadet Unit
Centenary of Foundation

F r o m t h e H e a d m a s t e r
It is with great excitement and pride that
I begin my second year as the leader of the
Waverley College community. Following
an engaging year of listening to a wide
range of views about and experiences of
life at Waverley College, we are about to
embark on a journey of transformation
and improvement which will enhance our
strong reputation in the community.
I have been privileged to consult with
parents, Old Boys, students and staff about our strengths and
challenges as an educational community. Four things have
emerged as key to our future:
? To continue our proud, successful educational tradition as an
inclusive independent Catholic school in the Edmund Rice
tradition, engaging with the broader community through
educational leadership, outreach and relationship building.
? To provide meaningful opportunities for staff, students and
parents to lead and work together in a climate of respect,
affirmation, flexibility and collaboration, supported by a
clear understanding of roles, conditions and responsibilities.
? To develop and establish a Learning Innovation Paradigm
which will transform the ways in which all learning and
teaching is viewed and supported in our Pre-School, Junior
and Senior Schools
With Old Boy General Peter Cosgrove AC, MC
at the Centenary of Foundation Reville Mess
? To prudently and proactively manage
and build our resource base so that
our inclusive, transformative learning
goals remain at the forefront of our
mission as a Catholic school.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with
many individuals and groups in reaching
these conclusions. Everything I have
experience during my first year – engaged
student learning, a dedicated staff, a strong co-curricular and
sporting tradition, a challenging Social Justice program,
committed parent involvement and lasting connections between
Old Boys and the College – are further proof of this. The most
important reality for me is the fact that we identify ourselves
unapologetically as a Catholic School, celebrating together,
forming just leaders for the future and responding to the needs
of others. I invite you to visit our website and click on the link
The Future of Learning at Waverley for further information on
these directions.
Waverley College values relationships built on hope and trust.
Our goal is to liberate the potential of every learner. I am grateful
for your ongoing support of the college.
Ray Paxton
Headmaster
Immersion to India N o v e m b e r - D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 0
At the end of last year a colleague, Dane
Inman and I headed off to Kolkata. The
trip was a reconnaissance mission. We
were to visit projects that Waverley
College might consider helping through
fund-raising. The possibility of future
immersions for students was also
discussed. I had been to Kolkata before
but Dane had not. He was immediately
caught off-guard by the noise, pollution
and the sheer busyness of the city. Twenty
two million people inhabit the city during
business hours! We visited the city
garbage dump which is home to 5000
people. The people survive by picking
through the garbage and selling what they
can. There is one water pump and no
toilets. We were both traumatized at what
we saw. We hope to help build a school
and clinic here.
We were very fortunate to visit Arunachal Pradesh on the Tibetan
border. The Christian Brothers have a school here which
Waverley helped fund. The plight of women in this very isolated
community is heart breaking. Girls as young as 10 years old are
traded for livestock. Polygamy is common
as is domestic violence. The Brothers,
through education, are helping to change
entrenched sexist attitudes. One young
brother runs a Women's Empowerment
Group. I was invited along to a meeting.
Enough to say that I'll never complain
about my life again!!
Our travel guide, Br Ralph, exposed us to
lots of projects that the Brothers have set
up. Edmund Rice would be so proud of
these men who literally dedicate their
lives to making a difference to the most
materially poor people on the planet.
The hospitality we received from the
Brothers everywhere we went was just
wonderful. They also counselled us and
put things in perspective at the end of
another harrowing day. The trip was exhausting, both physically
and emotionally. It has certainly 'disturbed' me but that was its
purpose….
Geraldine Cullen
Social Justice Coordinator.
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The class of 2010 is celebrating a number of excellent group and
individual results in the 2010 H.S.C.
Waverley College congratulates the Class of 2010
The highlights include:
80% of results for exams complete were in the Band 4, 5 or 6
categories (a mark of 70 or higher).
The figures below indicate very few marks less than 50 in any
course
90 Band 6 / E4 (a mark of 90 or better)
336 Band 5 / E3 (a mark between 80 – 89)
294 Band 4 / E2 (a mark between 70 - 79)
135 Band 3 / E1 (a mark between 60 – 69)
28 Band 2 (a mark between 50 – 59)
3 Band 1 (a mark below 50)
80% of courses studied achieved results above the state average.
The Sydney Morning Herald Honour Roll highlighted
Mathematics and English.
Mathematics Extension 2, 100% of students achieved a course
mark of greater than 45 out of 50.
Mathematics 2 Unit, 86% of students achieved a course mark of
greater than 70 out of 100.
English Advanced, 95% of students achieved a course mark of
greater than 70 out of 100.
Drama, Food Technology, History Extension, Music Courses I & II,
German and Visual Arts,100% of students achieved a course
marks greater than 70 out of 100.
Anthony O’Rourke and Lloyd Wood were included in the HSC
All-Rounders List (Band 6 inall subjects)
Congratulations to the following students who received an
ATAR above 90.
Anthony O'Rourke 99.40
Kosta Pontidas 99.25
Lloyd Wood 98.55
Matthew Knox 96.30
Aaron Taylor 96.15
Andrew Carras 95.25
Christopher Miletich 95.15
Randall Taylor 95.05
Timothy Brydon 94.85
Michael Millett 94.80
Matthew Davies 94.65
Matthew Williams-Spooner 94.50
Aiden Cai 94.45
Brandon Chin 94.05
Luke Duffy 93.50
Duarte Augusto 93.20
Richie (Rui Qi) Zhang 93.15
Simon McAuliffe 93.00
Matthew Weetman 92.25
Lloyd Jones 91.60
Chun Wah Wong 91.00
Myles Davis 90.75
Patrick Liney 90.35
Vincent Couling 90.25
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Congratulations to the following students who received a Band E4
in Extension courses:
? Anthony O’Rourke Extension 1 Mathematics
Extension 2 Mathematics
? Kosta Pontidas Extension 1 Mathematics
Extension 2 Mathematics
? Lloyd Wood Extension 1 Mathematics
? Christopher Miletich Extension History
? Matthew Davies Extension 1 Mathematics
? Aiden Cai Extension 1 English
? Brandon Chin Extension 1 Mathematics
? Matthew Weetman Extension 2 English
? Chun Wah Wong Extension 1 Mathematics
Congratulations to the following students who received a Band 6:
Anthony O'Rourke Chemistry 94, Physics 92,
English Adv 90
Kosta Pontidas Biology 95, Chemistry 91
Studies of Religion 1 45
Lloyd Wood Economics 93, English Adv 90
Legal Studies 95, Mathematics 2U 96
Studies of Religion 1 45
Matthew Knox Software Design & Development 91
Studies of Religion 2 90
Aaron Taylor Business Studies 93, English Adv 91
Modern History 91, Studies of Religion 1 45
Christopher Miletich Ancient History 96, English Adv 90
Information Process & Technology 91
Studies of Religion 1 45
Randall Taylor English Adv 90, Modern History 92
Studies of Religion 2 90, Visual Arts 90
Timothy Brydon Legal Studies 92, Mathematics 2U 94
Michael Millett English Adv 90, Mathematics 2U 94
Studies of Religion 1 45
Matthew Davies
Mathematics Ext 1 E4
Matthew Williams-Spooner Ancient History 95, English Adv 90
Studies of Religion 2 91
Aidan Cai English Adv 91, Modern History 91
Studies of Religion 2 91
Brandon Chin Business Studies 91, Studies of Religion 1 45
Luke Duffy Mathematics 2U 91
Duarte Augusto Business Studies 92, Mathematics 2U 90
Simon McAuliffe Studies of Religion 1 45
Matthew Weetman Studies of Religion 2 90
Lloyd Jones Studies of Religion 2 90
Myles Davis Business Studies 90, English Adv 91
Vincent Couling Studies of Religion 1 45
Aidan Anderson Mathematics 2U 91, Construction 90
Ben Turner Ancient History 94
Tobias Chapman Visual Arts 90
Matthew Goncalves Mathematics 2U 90
Brendan Koehler Senior Science 90, German Continuers 90
Reuben Gibbes Visual Arts 90
Thomas Stewart Business Studies 90, Studies of Religion 1 45
Matthew Meoli Business Studies 91, Studies of Religion 1 45
William Munro Studies of Religion 1 45
Maxime Moffroid Business Studies 91
Benjamin Abraham Mathematics General 94, Visual Arts 90
William Manolas Mathematics 2U 92
Christopher Martin Senior Science 90
Anthony Rizzo Mathematics General 90
Oliver Whiting Ancient History 90
Chun Wah Wong Mathematics Ext 1 E4

Waverley College congratulates the Class of 2010
Year 11 Accelerated Students
George Bassil Mathematics 2U 90
Lawrence Ho Mathematics 2U 90
Timothy Kastengren Mathematics 2U 91
Luke Phillips Mathematics 2U 91
Luke Saad Mathematics 2U 94
Indra Taslim Mathematics 2U 96
Congratulations to the following students who received a
notional Band 6 in Extension courses:
Andrew Karras Mathematics Extension 2
Matthew Davies Mathematics Extension 2
Matthew Knox Mathematics Extension 2
Chun Wah Wong Mathematics Extension 2
Rui Qi Zhang Mathematics Extension 2
The Waverley College Higher School Certificate class of 2010 has
achieved excellent results across arange of subjects.
I congratulate the Year 12 students of 2010, as well as their
families and teachers,on these very good results.
School Certificate 2010
Waverley College has achieved School Certificate results above
the state average in all six examinations.
Highlights of the School Certificate Results
96% of students received Band 4 or above in the English
Literacy Examination.
92% of students received Band 4 or above in the Science
examination.
81% of students received Band 4 or above in the Australian
Geography, Civics and Citizenship examination compared with
59% across the state.
In the Computer Skills Examination 71% of students scored
Highly Competent, compared to 55% across the state.
From these results we look forward with confidence that
students have established a firm foundation for their studies as
they begin the final two years of their secondary education.
Mr C. J. Soden, DHM Curriculum
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N Z C R I C K E T T O U R
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On Tuesday 11 of January 2011 25 students from years 10,
11 and 12 and 4 staff members, Mr. Boyd, Mr. Banboukjian,
Mr. McCallum and Mr. Ryan boarded an Air New Zealand
flight bound for Christchurch and 13 days of activities which
concluded with a week long cricket festival held at Nelson
College.
First stop on the tour was the beautiful Queenstown. Here the
tour party enjoyed the outdoor adventures of Jet boating,
white water rafting and some very competitive luge racing.
The tour then moved up the west coast to experience a guided
walk on the Fox glacier.
Nelson was the next stop with four games being played over 5
days at sunny Nelson. The senior team won 2 of the 4 games
with Andrew Coles and Daniel Kitto performing with the bat
and Harry James with the ball. The development team also
won 2 of 4 games with Samuel Fassos picking up a hat-trick in
the final victory.
A ferry ride to Wellington had some feeling a little green
around the gills before the return flight to smiling parents on
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Sunday 23 January. All boys and staff had a great time. The
boys were complimented on their appearance and behaviour
at many places around the South Island.
Special thanks to the staff who attended this tour including
Mr. James Maloney who had to remain behind awaiting the
birth of his second child. Their hard work with fund raising,
putting together the tour booklet and collecting all the paper
work over a 12 month period as well as outfitting the tour
group was very much appreciated. The parents who helped
raise the funds to make this tour a memorable one for the
boys deserve a big thank you.
I hope the tour has given the boys a sense of what gems lie
beyond our shores for possible future adventures.
Mr. John W Boyd, Tour Organiser
New Zealand Cricket Tour January 2011
Waverley College students have continued the school's great
achievements in sport over the last twelve months with some
excellent achievements. Not only did our Basketballers travel to the
USA for a tour, our cricketers also ventured over to New Zealand.
There have been some excellent individual performances and
representative honours recently that are worth congratulations.
These include:
? Jed Holloway being selected for the 2010
Australian Schoolboys Rugby tour of the
South Pacific
? 2011 School Captain Nicholas Brbot being
selected for both the NSW and Australian
Water Polo squads
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? Cameron Harkins 2 place in backstroke at
the National titles
? Jakk Wilson and Bart Kratchovil also being
selected in the NSW Water Polo squad
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? David Buckland's 4 place at the National
Track and Field Championships
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? Aidan Anderson's 2 and 3 placing's at the National Track and
Field Championsips (Aidan was also the 2009 Australian Athletic
Team's captain).
I am sure that these young men will serve as an inspiration for more
boys to achieve at the highest levels in their sports this year.
Congratulations on behalf of the whole school community.
Steve O'Donnell, Sports Master
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BASKETBALL TOUR December 2010
On Thursday 2nd December 2010, 36 students, two parents and six
staff members departed on Air Canada flight AC 33 bound for
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Our 14 hour flight went
smoothly, with everyone enjoying the individual touch screens and
the multiple movies available.
We arrived to a chilly 3°C winter day and were greeted by our host
and coach driver, Ron. Ron took us across the Canada/USA border
crossing, towards our first few nights in Clackamas, Oregon. Our 10
hour coach trip took us through British Columbia, Washington State
and into Oregon State. Here we stayed at the Sunnyside Motel
located near the Clackamas Town Centre.
Our first games of basketball were against Centennial High School; a
5A ranking school. Here we had the opportunity to stretch our legs
and put into practice all our hard work from training. Unfortunately,
all teams suffered significant losses, to a school that competes in 66
different sports.
Our next games were against Portland Adventist Academy. Here we
were treated to wonderful renditions of the national anthems and
the tone was set. Unfortunately again, both the Junior Varsity and
Varsity teams lost, to very well drilled teams that train five days a
week.
gym, as we again experienced defeat against a well drilled school.
Despite this, our team spirit was good as always and the after game
meal was sensational and the conversation between players and
other members of families helped to enlighten some Canadians
about Australia.
Burnaby South Secondary School hosted our next games. This was
difficult again against another 5A school. All teams tried their best;
unfortunately our opposition was just too good.
While at St Thomas Aquinas High School, all players went to classes
to experience the Canadian education system. Some went to
Biology class to dissect frogs; others to math; while some went to
home economics to bake cookies. After lunch, the entire school
attended the Freshman game, with the Waverley team cruising to
victory.
From Vancouver we travelled to Pemberton Secondary School, north
of Whistler. This town was nestled in a valley surrounded by large
snow covered mountains. Again the whole school packed into the
gymnasium to watch the Junior Varsity team secure victory. All
Waverley teams registered success against Pemberton.
In Yakima, Washington State, the players embarked on their first of a
two night homestay with the Riverside Christian School. Some
stayed in the well equipped barn of a large orchard farm, while
others experienced a 'normal' family setting. Everyone was excited
about their experiences while on homestay. Friendships were made
and gifts exchanged. Adam Danckert (Tour Captain) was
interviewed and appeared on the local television network. Better
still, some basketball wins were achieved by the Freshman and
Varsity teams.
When departing Yakima, the weather began to change as we headed
north towards Seattle. Snow began to fall and the countryside was
blanketed in white. Our next games were against Cedar Park
Christian School, north of Seattle. The hospitality was warm and the
basketball competition tough. The Freshman team posted a win,
while the other teams again tasted defeat against faster and more
athletic teams.
The Freshman team recorded another win the following day against
Eastside Academy. Here we played in a brand new basketball facility
against students who had been given another opportunity to
complete their high school education.
Our next games also included another homestay with the families of
Northwest Christian High School. Again the competition was tough,
but the experiences while on homestay helped to ease the losses.
Here some players went 'zip lining' on a giant flying fox through the
snow covered woods in the family backyard after midnight, while
others cruised into town and visited Wal-Mart.
From Seattle we again headed north to cross the border and onto
Vancouver. Here we played West Vancouver Secondary School on
their warm-up court, as their 3,500 seat show court was being
refurbished. Luckily they could not fit as many spectators into the
Other important highlights of the tour included: attending the
Portland Trailblazers verse LA Clipper NBA game at the Rose Garden
Arena; a private meeting with Patrick Mills (Australian Boomers and
Trailblazers point guard); watching the Vancouver Giants take on the
Swift Broncos in an ice hockey match; visiting the Pike Place Markets
in Seattle and the Granville Island Markets in Vancouver; and our
'R n R' activities at Whistler Blackcomb.
The Freshman team was coached by Mr Dean Papandreas and
included: Dylan Deep-Jones, Patrick Kava, Oliver Kimpton, Nicolas
Lucas, Francisco Lacoumette, Jack Ryan, Sebastian Rao, William
Anderson, Adrian Bokolis, Fred Giutronich, Kristos Kavrakoudis and
Djordie Krajcic.
The Junior Varsity team was coached by Mr Tony Montano and
included: Timothy Kastengren, Jackson Tate, Dylan Sweeney, Tom
Chamberlain, Ryan Azzopardi, Xavier Mahady, Jackson Farley, Peter
Panagopoulos, Billy Wright, Sam Johnson, John Hetreles and Dejan
Nakic.
The Varsity team was coached by Mr Greg Radford and included:
Christian Terry, John Sommerville, Callum O'Callaghan, Anthony
Bosnar, Oscar Heidrich, Patrick Duffy, James Sekhas, Ryan Dorian,
Patrick Byrne, Haydn Johansson, Adam Danckert and Nicholas Psaltis.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their time away. Waverley Basketball
improved with all players gaining valuable experience and insight
into to how the American and Canadian teams train and play ball.
Thank you to all parents and sponsors who made this trip possible
and especially to the boys, Mrs Robyn O'Callaghan, Mrs Maria
Sommerville, Ms Debbie Grigson, Ms Prue Garrod, Dean, Tony and
Greg who took part in this unforgettable experience with me.
Richard Chen
MIC Basketball / Tour Manager
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O L D B O Y S
KEVIN RICE (OAM)
1932 - 2011
Extracts from SMH 13.1.11
Kevin Rice was more than just a great architect. His
horizons extended beyond mere buildings - however
expertly and inventively designed - to conservation and
commercial harmony.
The legacy of his career in Sydney, which began when he returned from
London in 1960, was a city with buildings the likes of the HSBC Tower
(previously Coopers & Lybrand) in George Street and the Zenith Centre
in Chatswood, and others such as the Queen Victorian Building, restored
from a dilapidated state to become heritage gems. Other major projects
include the Sacred Heart Hospice in Darlinghurst and Liverpool Hospital.
Kevin James Rice was born in Waverley on June 8, 1932, the only child
of a commercial artist, Henry Rice, and a society seamstress, Mercia
(Merle, nee Shea). Rice attended Waverley College and then enrolled at
the University of NSW to study architecture. In 1955, he was one of the
university's first architecture graduates, with honours, then went to work
as an architect in England and Norway. He married an English woman,
Teresa (Terry) Turner-Nash, in London.
In his semi-retirement, Rice was still busy. He was retained by the NSW
Supreme Court as a referee and expert in property and construction
matters, and by the NSW Department of Fair Trading, in 2005, in a
review of licensing in the NSW Home Building Industry. He negotiated
the provisions of the NSW Architects Act on behalf of the profession, and
presided over disciplinary hearings at the Architects Registration Board.
In recent years he was a member of the Heritage Council and the boards
of St Vincent's Hospital and Waverley College (he was still a Board member
and contributed to many alterations to the College buildings and surrounds).
In 2004 he was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his
service to architecture.
Kevin Rice is survived by Jillian, his sons Simon, Dominic, Crispin and
Jeremy, stepchildren Campbell and Justine, and 12 grandchildren.
JOHN AUSTIN CHAPMAN (AM)
26/8/1928 - 5/10/10
It was with much regret that the OBU was advised of the
passing of John Chapman on the 5th October last year.
John was a former President of the OBU (1965-67)
John, son of Major General John Chapman (also an ex
Waverley student ) attended the college and subsequently graduated from
Duntroon. John army saw service in Japan and Korea and retired from the
army in 1954. His father's ceremonial sword was presented to the Waverley
College Cadet Unit to be carried by the senior cadet on all ceremonial
parades and the Chapman baton is presented annually to the outstanding
cadet. John then devoted his time to sports administration, in the fields of
swimming, athletics, rugby, cricket and tennis.
He was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1979, for
service to the community and in 2004, was appointed a Member of the
Order of Australia (AM) for service to cricket administration. He also
received the Federal Ministerial Sports Encouragement Award, Australian
Sports Medal, and was Senior Vice President, Cricket NSW, Secretary
Waverley Cricket Club, International Rugby Timekeeper Junior Wallabies,
Davis Cup Administrator, President of the NSW Schoolboy's Cricket
Association. John also foundered the Waverley College Rugby Union
Referees Association, the first Australian School to do so. John also worked
as Business Manager of Sancta Sophia College at the Uni of Sydney and
with his very good mate Phil O'Sullivan was instrumental in organising
the Waverley Cricket Club/China Friendship Cricket tour in 1988.
To John's wife Shirley, son's Christopher and Austin (also old boys) and
their families the OBU extends its deepest sympathy.
Also, the OBU acknowledges the known passings of;
* John Owen Scoble * Dr Michael Frost
* Bishop Patrick Dougherty * Kevin Pooley * Brett Hawkesford
* Matthew Hepworth * Cliff Ryan
Waverley College and St Clare's College
present
JESUS CHRIST
SUPERSTAR
2nd, 3rd, 4th June 2011 in the
Br Lacey Gymnasium
Tickets available SOON from the
Waverley College website
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Centenary of Foundation Reveille Mess

Saturday 19th February 2011 Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel
In 1985 the Waverley College Cadet Unit
held the first Reveille Mess Dinner. This event
was designed to mark the start of cadet
training for the year, hence the title
“Reveille”, named after the bugle call for the
start of the day.
The dinner brings together the newly
appointed senior ranks of the Unit (Year 12
boys who are Cadet Under Officers or Cadet
Warrant Officers) and their fathers, together
with Old Boys of Waverley College who
served in the senior ranks of the Cadet Unit.
As part of the Cadet Unit's Centenary of
Foundation events the dinner of 2011 was
attended by 350 guests at the The Sofitel
Sydney Wentworth Hotel. Amongst these
was the Unit's Guest of Honour, General
Peter Cosgrove (Ret'd), AC, MC, former
Chief of Defence. General Cosgrove
delivered the Reveille Toast, which followed
Toasts to the Australian Army Cadet Corps
and the Waverley College Cadet Unit.
Following General Cosgrove's address, the
current OC of the Unit, LTCOL (AAC) Peter
Frost, a College contemporary of General
Cosgrove, carried out the “Roll Call”,
assisted by the Unit RSM, Cadet Warrant
Officer Francis O'Neill. The roll call covered a
remarkable span of the ages with former
senior ranks represented from 1947 through
to 2010. Some Cadet Old Boys had travelled
from Europe and Asia to be present on this
occasion. Souvenir “regimental” ties and
Unit cuff links were available for purchase on
the night, and all guests received a souvenir
lapel badge featuring the Unit crest.
Other notable guests on the occasion
included the Headmaster of the College,
Mr. Ray Paxton, The Hon. Mr. Justice Barry
O'Keefe, AM (Ret) and Brother Paul Oakley,
representing the Christian Brothers and
former Headmasters of Waverley College,
whose support for the Unit was so influential
in the continuation of the Cadet Unit.
Current NCOs in the Unit wore historical
uniforms from the Unit's history and a
continuous slide show on a plasma television
provided many guests with some poignant
memories from their past in the Unit.
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Later in the year, on 18 September, the
Unit will hold its annual Ceremonial Parade.
On this occasion the Unit will receive a new
set of flags, donated by the Old Boys Union

B A C K T O WAV E R L E Y 2 0 1 0
The College once again hosted the “Back to Waverley” on 4 November 2010. Eighty Old Boys who left school 50 years ago or more
attended Mass followed by morning tea and a College Assembly. The Headmaster, Mr Ray Paxton, welcomed the Old Boys back to the
College. A Roll was called and each Old Boy was recognised by all the students present. Warren Boyd thanked Mr Paxton and the
College on behalf of the Old Boys who then enjoyed a sit down lunch in the Br R J Wallace Performing Arts Centre with the
opportunity to renew old friendships. The gathering was appreciated by all who attended. This year’s function will be held on
3 November 2011.
“Printers to Waverley College since Brother Lacey’s days...”
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J U N I O R S C H O O L - R e n e w e l
Our new playground and COLA (looking north west)
Official BER Opening
Our new playground and COLA (looking south east)
Our new playground and COLA (looking south east)
First assembly under the COLA
New Music Drama Room
New Library
New glass Walkway and Entry
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New Auditorium

O L D B O Y S W E B S I T E
Why join?
Reconnect with old school friends
Reunions and functions
Your awareness of and the opportunity to become involved with College activities
Establishing a program to become a mentor to current students (more details as the site grows)
Free football tipping contests
3 SIMPLE STEPS TO REGISTER
STEP
1
It’s so easy... Log on to the
Waverley College website
www.waverley.nsw.edu.au
click on
Community
then click on to
When you join...
Update your details
Write a short bio about yourself and what you have done since you left school
Place a picture of yourself on the site
Email old school friends via the site
Add your business details or contact an Old Boy business registered on the site
If you know an Old Boy who is not yet registered on the site, please enter his email
address and an introduction message will be sent to him
Old Boys
this will bring you to the next
screen (Step 2 below)
STEP
Read the... Old Boys Online
section this will explain what this
site offers and how secure the site
is.
Now go to the top right of this
page
Old Boys Union Login
(Links to external site)
Login
Haven’t signed up yet?
Click on Register and follow the
prompts, with minimum
information you will be
registered.
STEP
2
3
Once registered you will come to
this site.
On first visit go to the Menu Box
(top left) and click on the various
Headings to see what is offering,
and Update your Bio.
To find an Old Boy type his
surname in lower shaded box
and click the green arrow.
Menu
Return to Main Page
Search the Directory
Update your Bio
Bulletin Board
Calendar
Newsletters
Photo Board
Reunions/Events
Old Boy Business rotates
The more you explore, the more
you can communicate.
Old Boy Name rotates
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Waverley College
Old Boys' Union
Council for 2010/11
Patron: Mr R Paxton
Chaplain: Fr. M Milani
President: Col Blake 1962
V/President: Anthony Sciberras 1976
Secretary: Chris O’Sullivan 1966
Treasurer: Bob Bell 1970
Headmaster’s Appointee: Br Bill Greening
Committee:
Ken Brown 1950, Michael Burns 1987,
Tony Coates 1970, Michael Dignam 1954,
Terry Farley 1983, Peter J Foley 1947,
Peter D Foley 1986, Brian Foster 1954,
Stephen Gouge 2005, Michael Jaeger 1991,
Dick Jackson 1948, John Karas 1969,
John Madden 1954, Milton Micallef 2003,
Phil O'Sullivan 1938, Salvatore Riolo 2003,
Marcus Saad 1991.
Contact details for President, Col Blake, 131 Birrell St Waverley 2024 Tel 0296642463 Fax 0296642463 Mob 0422095877 Email col.blake@optusnet.com.au
The Waverley College OBU is moving into its second centenary
and in keeping up with the e-world has developed its own
website. More than 1500 Old Boys have now registered and the
OBU would encourage all Old Boys, young and old, to register
now.
Instructions are on page 12 of this publication, don’t delay, do it
now.
If you have any problems registering, please contact Robyn Moore
at the Development Office: ramoore@waverley.nsw.edu.au. Simply
by sending your email address may fix the problem.
Col Blake
President (Class of 1962)
CONLON GATES RESTORATION
Due to deterioration and safety concerns, the wrought iron
decoration on top of the Conlon Gates (Carrington Rd) has been
removed. The gates were last restored in 1979 by the
“Class of 59". The OBU is discussing replacing the structure and is
seeking tenders from wrought iron businesses.
Old Boys or others who may have connections in this field please
contact Chris O’Sullivan: uellie182@hotmail.com
or Col Blake: col.blake@optusnet.com.au
May
Reminder to all Old Boys
PROCESSION
1st May 2011
Old Boys to
assemble at
PAC in Birrell St
at 1.45pm
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Member Details
Title
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Surname
Waverley College Old Boys’ Union
Membership Application & Update Form
Date of Birth
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WAVERLEY COLLEGE
OLD BOYS’ UNION
NOTICE OF ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
Br R J Wallace
Performing Arts Centre
1 May 2011
(AFTER MAY PROCESSION)
Address
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Fax (H) (W)
Email Address (H)
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Years at Waverley
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AGENDA
Opening Prayer
Welcome and
Introductions
Apologies
Acceptance of minutes of 2010
Annual General Meeting
Matters arising out of minutes
President’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Leaving Year you wish to be associated with
Occupation
Employer
Qualification
Membership Status: Please tick
I am a life member
I enclose $30 for an OBU tie
I enclose a donation of $
Signature
Industry
Position
Date
Other Matters
including New Constitution
Standing down of Office Bearers
and nomination of electoral
officer for election.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Council Members
Conclusion of Meeting
Closing Prayer
Method of payment:
Cheque made payable to:
Waverley College Old Boys’ Union Amount $
Funds transfer to: Waverley College Old Boys Union
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
48 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
BSB 062 000
Account # 00805254
(Please send confirming fax / email to Chris O’Sullivan re transfer of funds)
Please forward these details to
Chris O’Sullivan
131 Birrell St NSW 2024
Fax: (02) 9387 1979
Email: uellie182@hotmail.com
Reminder to all those organising reunions for years
ending in 6 & 1 and 7 & 2 to contact
Chris O’Sullivan (as shown left)
for year list and details of OBU Reunion financial
assistance
Join or update your details now
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1971 - 40 Year Reunion
Date: Sat 29th October 2011
at 7.30pm - 11.30pm
Where: Randwick Rubgy Club,
Brook St Randwick.
To book:
Michael Hume 0400 864 291 or
Tim O'Moore 0420 981 870
Cost $55 per person includes
food and drink
Dress: Smart Casual
1960,61 & 62 Reunion
Weekend 17,18 & 19 June
commencing with a formal
dinner at Tattersall Club
for more details
contact Warren Boyd
boyd6@bigpond.com
more information via
invitation & WCOBU website

O L D B O Y S
OLD BOYS SOCIAL JUSTICE
In October 2010 two
old boys, John Darvill
and Matt Leo, both
from the class of 2002
travelled to the PNG
highlands to support
the Sisters of Mercy to
establish a maternal
health clinic in the
village of Pundibassa.
The sisters, through their development agency 'Mercy Works Inc.'
have been active in the region supporting the local bishop and
clergy to improve the lives of the people. Pundibassa, five hours
over rough roads from the regional centre of Goroka lacks even
the most basic health service. With support from Mercy Works
the local bishop had acquired a kit home to serve as the basis of a
new clinic. Although labour was plentiful the bishop and the
sisters were worried that local workers lacked the skill and
expertise to complete the job.
Becoming aware of the sisters concerns former teacher and old
boy Michael Elphick, a member of Mercy Works Inc, suggested
approaching the Old Boys. John and Matt, both qualified
builders, made themselves available for two weeks, enough to see
the job all but completed. As is usual in such projects the Old
Boys consider they gained much
more from the experience then they
gave – grateful locals might
disagree.
A second project is in under
consideration, this time a
tuberculosis centre in Timor Leste.
A shared project of Rotary
International and Mercy Works, Old
Boys are again negotiating to send a
team of tradesmen to help with the
build. Expressions of interest from
tradesmen interested in assisting on
this or future projects can contact
Michael Elphick either through the
Old Boys or directly at
michael.elphick@bigpond.com
Michael Elphick (1977)
May
PROCESSION
1st May 2011
Old Boys to
assemble at
PAC in Birrell St
at 1.45pm
LC CLASS 1965- 45TH REUNION
David Rohr, Fr. Ken Cafe
The Class of 1965 held its
45th year reunion at the
Centennial Hotel Woollahra
on the 6th November.
Thirty five Old Boys attended,
this being only the second
reunion since we all finished
at Waverley.
Although the numbers were not as many as the 40th for
various reasons , it was much easier to catch up and talk with
fellow classmates as it commenced at midday and finished quite
late for some . There were quite a few there that had not been
able to get to the first one so I am sure they would have really
enjoyed the afternoon like the rest of us. Miki Pohl got everyone
present to give him a brief description of their profession which
he compilied and sent to us all , which was very interesting to
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see the varied occupations all
of us have had. Under the
guidance of John Hilton plans
are already underway for the
big one -- our 50th in 2015.
Anyone reading this who is
not on our email list and
would like to be notified of
the next one could contact
John at...
johnahilton@yahoo.com.
Tony Firth
John Ardino, JoeSkrzynski
Arthur Spithill, John Hitchen