Last week we had the pleasure of a visit from Newington Year 12 senior leaders, many of whom are ex Wyvern boys. The reason for their return to Wyvern was to participate in National Simultaneous Storytime with students from our Kindergarten to Year 2 classes. National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual campaign that aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes and bookshops. This year the book was Hickory Dickory Dash written by Tony Wilson and illustrated by Laura Wood. Apart from the excitement of the event and spending time with our Year 12 ‘giants’, it was wonderful for our boys to see first-hand the pleasure our eldest Newington students still derive from reading and storytelling.

This week our students have been immersed in a range of STEM activities as part of the Wyvern STEM week. From a Light and Sound Show, to Astronomy Night, to Go Cart construction as well as many other Science challenges, there has certainly been an exciting buzz of learning and fun in the STEM room. My thanks to the Wyvern Parents and Friends for their practical support of this bi-annual event.

Currently Newington’s Early Learning Centre is conducting 2019 enrolment interviews for the 3 Year old and 4 Year old programs. Should you or any of your friends or relatives be interested in securing a place, please contact our Director of Admissions Mrs Yvonne Kaloterakis on 9568 9337.

A reminder that Friday 8 June is a pupil free day followed by the public holiday on Monday 11 June. I do hope that you are able to catch your breath over this long weekend after what has been a very busy few weeks at Wyvern.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House