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Interactive White Board ConferenceWaverley College recently hosted very successfully, the 6thAnnual IWB conference, a major digital whiteboard conferenceand exhibition which addressed two of the most vexingeducation challenges of the 21st century.- Bridging and filling the gap between the interactive,dynamic digital world of today's students, and- Traditional teaching methods and how to encouragestudents to think globally as world citizens.Six hundred educators from Australia and New Zealand gatheredat Waverley College on August 20th, 21st and 22nd tounderstand how IWB's facilitate the convergence of digitaltechnologies including video, IPods, internet based webapplications, pod casts, probes and multimedia programs increating state-of-the-art E-Learning.The theme of the conference was "Pushing the Boundaries withyour IWB".Clip from Channel 9 NewsWaverley College was chosen to host the conference because ofits progressive learning environment where advancement intechnology is embraced.All of our teachers took part in the full day conference wherethey attended multiple presentations and exhibitions and theoutcome from this was that our teachers continue to embracenew technological practices.B R PA U L L E A R Y ’ S R E P O R TWaverley College CadetsThe Cadet Unit completed its activities for the current cadet yearwith a Ceremonial Parade at Victoria Barracks on Sunday, 27thSeptember. On a very pleasant day with an audience of 500parents and friends, over 300 cadets paraded in a very creditabledisplay of drill. Of particular interest during the parade was thetrooping of the flags, followed by the exchange, as the new CadetUnit of 2010 took over care of those flags. The parade wascommanded by SUO Byron Hodge and the RSM Luke Brbot. TheReviewing Officer on this occasion was Br. Leary, Headmaster ofthe College, Patron and Commanding Officer of the Unit. In hisaddress the Reviewing Officer encouraged the cadets to seeleadership as an invitation to stay at a task for as long asnecessary and not to walk away because of difficulties. Both heand the Commander of the Brigade complimented the cadets onthe standard of their drill and their turn out. The finale of theparade was the Passing Out of the graduating cadets who slowmarched from the parade to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne", beforeleaving the parade ground by the main archway at the barracks.Later that night the graduating cadets and their parents gatheredfor the annual Valedictory Mess, held at the Mercure AirportHotel. The highlight of this function was the presentation ofeach CUO and Senior Rank with his Record of Service. This"reference" is a highly prized document as it details all theachievements and skills which the cadet has accumulated overfive years of service. Needless to say these documents are valuedfor employment purposes as they highlight perseverance andloyalty, skills which are still much in demand these days.Waverley CollegeOld Boys' UnionCouncil for 2009/10Patron: Mr R PaxtonChaplain: Fr. M MilaniPresident: Col Blake 1962V/President: Andrew Gouge 2002Secretary: Chris O’Sullivan 1966Treasurer: Paul Robinson 1961Headmaster’s Appointee: Br Bill GreeningCommittee:Bob Bell 1970, Ken Brown 1950,Tony Coates 1970, Michael Dignam 1954,Peter J Foley 1947, Peter D Foley 1986Brian Foster 1954, Michael Jaeger 1991John Karas 1969, John Madden 1954Milton Micallef 2003, Phil O'Sullivan 1938Salvatore Riolo 2003, Marcus Saad 1991Anthony Sciberras 1976Contact details for President, Col Blake, 131 Birrell St Waverley 2024 Tel 0296642463 Fax 0296642463 Mob 0422095877 Email col.blake@optusnet.com.auThe Wave rolls on. After a successful 2008 that marked theCentenary of the Old Boys' Union at Waverley College, the OldBoys moved into their second Centenary in 2009.Our centenary book “The Wave rolls on” was launched on 3 May2009 to coincide with the May Procession and the Old Boys'Union AGM. We were pleased and thankful that Peter Frost(Deputy Headmaster – Senior) launched the book in a smallceremony in the Performing Arts Centre to mark the occasion.The book was in two formats. It was produced on DVD with over5,500 copies sent to every Old Boy on the mailing list. A limitededition of hard copy books were distributed to various libraries,and purchased by interested Old Boys. Our sincere thanks go toJustin Fleming for writing an excellent 100 year history of theOld Boys' Union.Following the book launch, a new committee was elected at theAGM when Paul Robinson stood down as President after a tenyear period. On behalf of the Old Boys I would like to thank Paulfor his tireless work and devotion to the role. My thanks alsoextend to Chris O'Sullivan in his role as Secretary which hecontinues to perform very well.The new committee has met often this year and is endeavouringto progress with the technology age. We are in the process ofdeveloping a more usable data base that will include a mentoringsegment to assist current Waverley students. The system will alsostreamline the class reunion organising and Old Boy contacts.The committee looks forward to developing a vibrant, active OldBoys Union.Col BlakePresident (Class of 1962)As an Old Boy of Waverley College many of us might recall theMay Procession as a spiritual event, a compulsory event oranother Sunday in May. The May Procession of 2010 celebratesthe Centenary of this event. For some it still is a spiritual event; it remain compulsory still for present day Waverley Collegestudents and is on a Sunday afternoon in May though theevolution of the event makes it more in tune with our time.Both young and old are invited to participate in seeking theintercession of Our Lady the Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ inthe celebration of the hundredth year of the Waverley CollegendMay Procession on Sunday 2 May 2010 in the Quadrangle ofWaverly College Our Lady's Mount 131 Birrell Street Waverley at2pm .Please join us in praying the Rosary on our spiritual journey inChrist on this very special day.We are delighted to soon launch our new online communityfor Waverley College.Waverley Online has been developed to enhance yourrelationship with the College and other Waverley past students.? Update your details? Publicise your business via an interactive business directory? Mentoring current Waverley Students? Upload and view photos in a secure environment? Interact with social networks such as Facebook and LinkedInWaverley Online includes a host of other useful and interestingapplications that make it simple to use.Stay tuned…more information coming soon!This was the 1st time the College has undertaken a majorconference on site and we are very pleased to say that thefeedback from the event organizers, presenters, exhibitors anddelegates was that the organisation of the conference wasseamless and very well done. However more importantly, thefeedback about our College and the resources available to ourstudents and teachers alike was tremendous and it reflects thecommitment the College has shown in building anenvironment that we can continue to be proud of.Waverley College, since 2007 has invested in eight interactivewhiteboards at the Junior School and over 20 for the SeniorSchool, with more to follow. The response has been quiteremarkable. Teachers say the students are more alert and moreinterested in the subject matter as a result of the new resourceand that there is a pronounced sense of willingness in theirapproach to their studies. Teachers too benefit from a moreinteractive exchange with students. The interactive whiteboardsallow for more enhanced graphics and animation with thestudents becoming far more IT savvy as a result.Waverley has been a leader for many years in pushing newtechnology and the interactive whiteboards roll-out is a key partof the IT program. The investment in interactive whiteboardsand the resultant classroom refurbishments to accommodate thenew resource are very positive outcomes.O l d B o y sIn Queens Park Pavilion the College has photos of Old BoyInternational Sportsmen.The College is interested in gathering photos andinformation of Old Boys who have achieved in all walks oflife, with the hope of displaying these photos outside theClasssrooms to provide inspiration to the present students.So, if you know of an Old Boy who has been a highachiever in Art or Music or Academics or Business or in anyother field, you are invited to nominate such a person, andsend Photos & details by E-Mail to the Deputy Principal,Mr A Galletta on tgalletta@waverley.nsw.edu.auOr by post to Mr A Galletta, Waverley College, 131 BirrellSt. WAVERLEY 2024.4 13
C A S R U G B YN a m i n g & B l e s s i n go f t h eP e r f o r m i n g A r t sC e n t r eby Bishop David Creminon Sunday 2 May @ 1.30pm(before the May Procession)O u r L a d y ’s M o u n tis in need of repairAs we celebrate theCentenary of theMay Procession (anevent unique toWaverley College),it is time to repairand replace thestatue that sits highabove the College.All funds would begratefully accepted.Your Giftis ourfuture...Your ContributionI/we would like to make a contribution to theWaverley College Building Fund131 Birrell St Waverley 2024 Gift TotalName______________________________________________________________Address____________________________________________________________Phone (H)_________________________ (B)___________________________Email______________________________________________________________Payment Options: Payable to: ‘Waverley College Building Fund’Cheque Credit CardGifts to ‘Waverley College Building Fund’VisaMastercardare Tax DeductibleAmex BankcardThe Waverley College rugbyseason officially began onSaturday 4th April with thetraditional trial fixture againstSt. Edmund's College fromCanberra. This was followedby a physically challengingfixture against St. Augustine's'which prepared the boys wellfor the inaugural CAS homeand away structure. Theseason's successes were basedon the foundation of the workinvested by the RugbySupporters' Committee and the College referee community.St. Edmund's always provides our players and coaches with avaluable opportunity to resolve selection dilemmas and confirmgame strategies. Some of our age - groups faced bigger and moremobile players; yet, they managed to provide a capable anddetermined opposition. Brother Murphy was heard to say that ourboys were courageous in the way they played the ball at thebreakdown and particularly in defence.The Augustine's fixture provided little respite between the St.Edmund's game and the first CAS round against Knox. Intraditional custom, Waverley hosted three schools for the firstfixture of the Second Term. A total of twenty-five games wereplayed throughout the day, culminating in a very physical FirstXV game.The First and Second XV fixtures against Knox Grammar were apositive reflection of how the game should be played. The playerscontested with skill, flair and contained aggression.The presence of the Class of 1959 at the fixture against St.Aloysius was a testament to the enduring quality of theexperiences and friendships made at the College. Although manychanges have been made at the College since the Class of '59graduated, the principles and values held dear to them then arestill manifested today by the students attending the school. Themost significant of these is the tenacious and determinedapproach with which Waverley boys face challenges..Waverley teams displayed good discipline and employed sensibletactics in the wet conditions. Some teams even managed to playbeyond their expectations. One team in particular displayed allthe ingredients necessary for success in a closely contested game:tenacity, consistency and, above all, discipline.In terms of junior age-groupsuccess, four teams producedundefeated seasons: The 15Cteam were presented the KavaShield for the MostConsistent Team Result, whilethe 15B, 15E and 14E teamsall went through theirrespective seasonsundefeated.The successes produced by ourboys were celebrated at thePresentation Dinner where wewere fortunate to hear the wise words of Br. Brian Murphy and AdamFreier's inspirational poem "Blue and Yellow Fever". The success ofthe evening was due to the efforts of Mr Rob Wallace, Mr ScottMonroe, Mrs Kathy Davies, Mrs Judy Michael and Mr & Mrs Hodge.I would also like to acknowledge the parents who consistentlyvolunteered their time to help with the BBQ, canteen, stafflunches and afternoon teas, while juggling their own sons'needs. The example that these parents provided, demonstratesthat the Waverley spirit is not limited exclusively to the studentbody.In the past few years the Firsts have won a premiership andshared two. These results were achieved by "home-grown" talent.An interesting statistic to note is that 12 of the fifteen boys whoplayed in the First XV in 2007 were in the U13As in Year 7.All our boys, teachers and parents should be congratulated fortheir collective contribution to the success of the 2009 RugbySeason.Andrea Folli MIC RUGBYAll WelcomeCard NumberExpiry Date:______________________Card Name:_______________________________Signature:___________________________________________________________________The rugby season has been a constant source of inspiration forsome and a cause of frustration for others. While some teams andplayers have consistently improved and succeeded, others havebeen hampered through injury and inconsistent performances.Yet, our players and coaches persist with the realisation of theirgoals, despite the setbacks experienced during the 2009 season.Phil O’Sullivan (WC’38)PHIL “Mr Cricket” O'Sullivan has been recognised for hiscontribution to the local community with acommemorative plaque at Bronte Park, just a few metresfrom where he stepped off the tram and played his firstgame of cricket 84 years ago. Phil founded junior cricket inWaverley, was president of the Waverley District CricketClub and devised the Australia-China Friendship CricketTour in 1988. He operated the family business, O'Sullivan'sGarage at Bondi Junction, for 67 years before handing overthe reins to his grandson (Phillip WC 1992) three years ago,servicing the College “Bus” and cars for many years, andserved in the Battle for Australia during World War II.He has raised tens of thousands of dollars through serviceto Rotary, Red Cross and other organisations and was thefeature cricket writer for the Wentworth Courier for morethan 30 years, from the 1960s to the 1990s.The plaque is one of six installed so far in WaverleyCouncil's “Recognising Our Community Leaders Walk”from Bondi to Bronte.Ironically, it is through these setbacks that we see true characteremerge. Many of the teams had the disciplined rugby. Theseperformances are indicative of the Waverley spirit that permeatesthrough the College.Waverley boys traditionally produce outstanding performanceswhen it counts most. The Opens' performances from the Fourths,through to the Firsts, displayed the collective desire to finish theseason with strong wins and cement the First's claims to theprestigious CAS title, albeit shared with Knox Grammar. Besidessharing the prestigious Henry Plume Shield, Waverley was alsorepresented by Ryan Marais and Charles Wakim in the NSWSchoolboys First and Second Teams respectively.125
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