Pastoral Care

Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice (1762-1844) was the founder of the Christian Brothers. He opened his first school in Waterford, Ireland in 1802. Waverley College was founded in 1903.

Periods of Edmund's Life

The Period of Promise (1762-1802)

• 1762-1781: The formative influence of environment, home and schooling, in Callan and Kilkenny.
• 1781-1789: The Waterford-Ballybricken period of youthful success culminating in his marriage (1787), followed by the double tragedy of the death of his young wife and the birth of an invalid daughter.
• 1789-1793: The Waterford-Arundle Place period of conversion to an outstanding apostolic lay Catholic with a deepening spiritual life; influence of the Jesuits. Material prosperity.
• 1793: Encounter with Friar; religious vocation. Awareness of special vocation.
• 1795: Presentation Sisters invited to Waterford.
• 1796: His plans approved by Pope Pius VI, in general terms.
• 1802: Opening of temporary school in New Street. Alone with his good resolutions. First two followers, Novitiate in a Stable. Building of monastery-school near Faha Chapel.

The Period of Achievement (1802-1820)

• 1803: The dynamic patronage of Bishop Hussey: his relatio and his Will.
• 1804: The benevolent Bishop Power. The blessing of Mount Sion, Waterford.
• 1808: Official Diocesan recognition of "The Society of the Presentation". Religious Vows.
• 1816: Opposition of Bishop Walsh of Waterford. Support of Archbishops Troy and Murray of Dublin.
• 1820: Official Papal recognition. Brief of Pius VII. Composition of the rule of the religious Brothers. Separate identity of the Presentation Brothers.
  

The Years of Maturity (1820-1844)

• 1825: A period of crucifying trials commences with the emergence of an opposition group within the Institute; climax reached in the Pay Schools Controversy (1837).
• 1829: Institute appeared legally doomed by new penal laws. Attempted resignation as Superior General.
• 1837: Serious financial situation, especially after ending of the National Board experiment; in addition further loss of clerical and episcopal favour.
  Continuation and expansion of the Institute's charitable activities at both individual and community level in a spirit of total dedication and self-sacrifice, with the Founder as leader and animator.
  The cross of increasing ill-health; severe arthritis added to the infirmities of advancing years.
• 1838: Official retirement. Serious misunderstandings with his successor; on an issue of conscience in the matter of settling debts; and arising from the addition of a forged signature to a document denouncing the new superior general to the Roman authorities.
• 1844: Patient endurance of his physical and moral sufferings to the end in a spirit of submission to God's Providence.
  "Pray that God's will may be fulfilled in me."
  

Waverley College Mission Statement

Our Vision

To communicate and maintain Christian and Catholic faith within the Tradition of Service in education established by Edmund Rice and continued by the Christian Brothers and their lay Partners. Jesus and his mother Mary, are our models of life.

Key Areas	Objectives
Communication	To create effective structures of communication among students, staff, parents, old boys, and the community.
Curriculum	To develop a curriculum that integrates Faith and Life and provides for the needs of all students, while fostering academic musical, cultural and sporting excellence as evidenced in the HSC Syllabus, CAS competition and elsewhere.
Staff Development	To foster Staff development at personal, professional and spiritual levels.
Pastoral Care	To create a caring community which promotes self discipline and consideration for others. The College strongly supports affirmative action for all regardless of gender, race or language.
Leadership	To develop a sense of community and common purpose, the focus of which is the needs of the students and respect for the dignity of all.

OUR MISSION

To create an environment where it is possible to foster the talents of all students in the context of Faith. Our aim is the education of the whole person: physically, mentally and spiritually.

Our Ladys Mount Campus Normal Daily Period Times

Event	Start	Finish	Duration
Assembly Bell	8.40
Period 1	8.45	9.40	55 mins
Home Group	9.40	9.50	10 mins
Period 2	9.50	10.45	55 mins
Recess	10.45	11.05	20 mins
Period 3	11.05	12.00	55 mins
Period 4	12.00	12.55	55 mins
Lunch	12.55	1.35	40 mins
Period 5	1.35	2.25	50 mins
Period 6	2.25	3.15	50 mins

Student Attendance at College Events

Event	Time of Year	Year Groups	Transport	Meals	Timing	Dress Code
CAS Swimming	Term 1	8, 10, 12 7*, 9*,11*	Buses to event and to home centres	Dinner	Evening 4:00 - 9:00 pm	College Uniform
May Procession	Term 2 1st Sunday in May	5 - 12	No	No	Sunday PM 1:00 - 3:00 pm	College Winter Uniform
CAS Creative Arts Event Music & Drama Alternate years	Term 2	7 - 12 by invitation Prefects Roster	Buses to event and return	No	Evening 7:00 - 8:30 pm	College Winter Uniform
Winter Home Game 1	Term 2	9 7* - 12* Prefects Roster	No	No	Saturday PM 1:00 - 4:45pm	College Sports Uniform
Winter Home Game 2	Term 2	10 7* - 12* Prefects Roster	No	No	Saturday PM 1:00 - 4:45pm	College Sports Uniform
Winter Home Game 3	Term 2/3	8 8* - 12* Prefects Roster	No	No	Saturday PM 1:00 - 4:450pm	College Sports Uniform
Winter Home Game 4	Term 2/3	7a 7*, 9* - 12* Prefects Roster	No	No	Saturday PM 1:00 - 4:45pm	College Sports Uniform
Winter Home Game 5	Term 2/3	7b 7*, 9* - 12* Prefects Roster	No	No	Saturday PM 1:00 - 4:45pm	College Sports Uniform
CAS Track & Field	Term 3	7, 9,11 8*,10*,12* Prefects	Buses to event and to home centres	Lunch & Dinner	Evening 1:30 - 8:30 pm	College Winter Uniform
Presentation Nights	Term 4	5 - 11	No	No	Evening 6:30 - 10:00pm	College Winter Uniform
* Students from other Year groups welcome to attend with school expectations applying.