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We are pleased to welcome John Allen as the new Deputy Principal – Students at Waverley College. John brings a wealth of experience in boys’ education and a deep commitment to holistic student development.

We are thrilled to welcome Natalie Devenish as the new Principal at St Dominic’s College starting in Term 3 2025. With a wealth of experience in educational leadership, Natalie brings a fresh perspective and a deep commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school environment in the Edmund Rice tradition.

The 2025 International Boys' Schools Coalition (IBSC) Annual Conference took place in Boston at Belmont Hill School from June 22–25, bringing together boys’ education professionals worldwide. Themed “Better Together,” the event featured 120+ workshops and presentations on topics like character development, leadership, and student well-being. Waverley College staff presented their school’s innovative whole-school well-being initiatives—such as the Kanyini program, CCC Time, and an age-appropriate well-being framework—demonstrating impactful approaches to supporting boys’ learning and development.

Doco in a Day 2025 united 289 students across Australia to create 87 short documentaries in just one school day — each tackling global issues like gender equality, sustainability, and access to education. The initiative combined creativity with advocacy, raising funds for the Edmund Rice Foundation, which supports education in six countries and impacts over 50,000 lives annually. The winning team, Team UNT from St Patrick’s College, Strathfield, will travel to East Africa in 2026 to witness the impact of their fundraising firsthand. With expert judges Sal Balharrie and Archie Chew blown away by the quality and heart in every entry, this year’s challenge proved that storytelling can be a powerful force for change.