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The Coming of Advent

Advent is a season of waiting and expectation for Christmas – the birth of Christ, the Nativity of Our Lord.

We prepare our homes and hearts for four weeks before Christmas. Advent is also the beginning of a new liturgical season – it concludes a long period of Ordinary Time and leads us into the new church year with hope and patience in preparation for Christmas.

The Coming of Advent begins this Sunday.

Celebrating the ÂÜÀòÉç Walk and Community Generosity

On Wednesday, 27 November, we gathered to honour those who purchased a paver on the ÂÜÀòÉç Walk and to celebrate a significant milestone in the school’s history—the official inauguration of the ÂÜÀòÉç Walk with a Paver Unveiling Ceremony. It was heartwarming to see so many families come together to support this project and to witness the strength of the ÂÜÀòÉç College community in shaping the school’s ongoing development.

Two of our Foundation Directors, Mr Andrew Maloney and Mr Michael Jaeger, shared how their education at ÂÜÀòÉç College profoundly influenced their futures. They also spoke about the importance of giving back to ensure future generations can benefit from the same opportunities.

We owe a special thanks to Old Boy and current parent Mr Ed Mott and his team from Starr Landscaping Group for completing this project at cost, which significantly boosted our net donations for the initiative.

While the response so far has been fantastic—77 pavers sold—there are still 43 pavers available for anyone wishing to leave their legacy behind the historic Carrington Road gates. To secure your place on the ÂÜÀòÉç Walk, visit our dedicated website . Proceeds from paver sales go directly to our building fund to support the construction of the Science & Innovation Centre, and all donations are tax-deductible.

Foundation Appreciation Event: A Night to Celebrate Generosity

That same evening, we hosted our first Foundation Appreciation Event to personally thank everyone whose support has driven the success of our fundraising efforts this year. The night was a celebration of community spirit, marked by drinks, delicious food, and live acoustic music.

With apologies on behalf of our Foundation Patron, Sir Peter Cosgrove, who was unable to attend as he is currently recovering from surgery. We wish Sir Peter a smooth and speedy recovery and thank him for his ongoing dedication to the College.

Our Foundation Chair, Dr. Brett Courtenay OAM, addressed attendees, reflecting on the profound impact ÂÜÀòÉç College had on his life and the critical role community support plays in providing exceptional learning facilities. Brett and I also highlighted the growing importance of STEM education, noting research indicating that at least 75% of future jobs will be in these fields.

Although this year’s achievements have been remarkable, we are still far from hitting our financial target to make the Science & Innovation Centre a reality. To date, we have raised $2.1 million toward our goal of $5 million—the amount required for final approval and to alleviate the financial pressures of this ambitious project. For this reason, we are reaching out to our entire ÂÜÀòÉç College community to ask for support in any capacity.

Whether you contributed through a financial donation, purchased a paver, participated in our regular giving campaign, left a bequest, or volunteered your time, your generosity has already made an incredible difference. Thank you for being part of our journey—we’re inspired by what the ÂÜÀòÉç College community can achieve together in 2025.

If you’d like to learn more about how you can support the Science & Innovation Centre project, please reach out to our Foundation Manager, Billy Nicolas, at bnicolas@waverley.nsw.edu.au.

World Expo 2025 Osaka

World Expo is one of the oldest and largest international events, held every five years since 1851, it is a global platform for achievement, innovation, collaboration, and cooperation.

Expressions of interest are being sought for a 2025 educational tour to World Expo Japan focusing on Technology and HSIE subjects including STEM, Design & Technology, Commerce, Business Studies and Geography.

The proposed tour dates are: 25 September 2025 (Thursday night, Week 10, Term 3) to Sunday 5 October (Middle weekend of Holidays) For more information please see the article in this week’s newsletter.