Dear Parents,

Swimming Carnival

It was terrific to see wonderful team spirit and camaraderie on display at the very successful combined Prep Schools’ Swimming Carnival last week. I was mightily impressed with some outstanding individual and team performances. Congratulations to the winners of the House competition which this year was Williams. I also thank the many parents who attended for their wonderful support. The staff team, ably led by Mr Brunton and Mr Wilson, ensured the day ran smoothly; my thanks to them.

Privacy Issue

Due to recent amendments to legislation covering the school’s use of parent contact information (Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act) we are no longer able to publish parent contact lists without the explicit authority to do so from parents. Therefore a new ‘opt in’ system is now in operation whereby parents can agree to have their contact details circulated. Please click on the attached link for further information and instructions.

https://spaces.newington.nsw.edu.au/stanmore/pages/1103-parent-contact-directory

Camp Out

Boys from Year 5 have their ‘Camp-Out’ this evening at the Senior School campus. Year 3 will enjoy a sleepover at Wyvern next week. The intention of such activities is to build greater independence and to assist with the integration of our new intake of students with their cohort. I hope all get much from the experience.

Car Park – Early Arrival

Once again I request that parents who use the drive-through to pick up their sons do not arrive at the car park entrance before 3:05pm for K-2 students and 3:20pm for Year 3 -6 students. This allows time for students to be in position in the car park before parents arrive, thus reducing queuing. Arriving before this time  causes major congestion in Harrow Road. Please observe the ‘No Stopping’ zone on Harrow Road at the approach to the car park. We are fully co-operating with Marrickville Council who have advised us that there will be regular ranger patrols on the roads around the Wyvern campus.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern