About the College
Principal’s Message
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to St Clare’s College Waverley.
The College
Founded in 1884 by the Poor Clare Sisters, St Clare’s College provides a Catholic education for young women in the Franciscan tradition.
Wellbeing
The wellbeing of every St Clare’s girl is our highest priority.
Curriculum
St Clare’s College offers a wide range of subjects that provides students with the opportunity to gain confidence and engage in experiences that promote life long learning. Students are challenged to develop their academic and social skills in nurturing surroundings.
News and Events
USYD Grand Challenge — Authentic Learning at St Clare’s
Our top Science students in Year 9 and 10 participated in a virtual investigation today through Sydney University. The Grand Challenge required students to work in teams to find a way to eradicate malaria. The day started with an energiser activity before an unpacking of the ‘mission’ and an introduction to the facilitators for the […] via USYD Grand Challenge — Authentic Learning at St Clare’s
Fromelles Documentary Update — Authentic Learning at St Clare’s
Filming for our documentary on The Battle of Fromelles has recommenced following the impact of Covid-19. Our team of Year 11 students, who were due to complete filming in France last April, will now be completing the documentary in and around Sydney. Last week we were fortunate to have the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park […] via Fromelles Documentary Update — Authentic Learning at St Clare’s
Year 7 Project Day 2 — Authentic Learning at St Clare’s
Our second project day for the Year 7 Space Project took place last week with another workshop using Block 42 highlighting the day’s activities. For most of the day students were working in their mission teams developing their feasibility study around colonising Mars. To support the students in their work, staff spent time working with […] via Year 7 Project Day 2 — Authentic Learning at St Clare’s
St Clare’s Day
Our College community gathered to celebrate the life of St Clare on Friday. Celebrations were a little different due to the impact of Covid-19. Our wonderful Poor Clare Sisters were unable to join us, while Year 12 were the only students permitted to celebrate mass at Mary Immaculate with Fr Bernie. The rest of the College had to remain behind and watch the mass via live stream. This was a unique experience for all of us. Nevertheless, it was wonderful to be able to celebrate the life of St Clare as a… Read More