Dear Parents,

As we near the end of this exceptionally busy term I would like to congratulate boys for their hard work, enthusiasm and great commitment to all activities.  The final week of school will require students to draw on their ‘Perseverance Muscles’ as we do expect standards in all areas of school life to remain extremely high.

In the final week of Term 1 students will undertake a range of exciting and engaging activities as we temporarily break away from our normal timetable. Week 11 therefore will be ‘Flexible Learning Week’ where each grade will follow a particular theme.  For example, K-2 boys will be ‘travelling around the world’ to learn about different cultures and countries. For this week our specialist teaching staff will integrate their particular areas of learning by working alongside class teachers.  Please visit the relevant Year Group page on Spaces for further information.

Please note that on Monday 7 April and Wednesday 9 April there will be no sport due to the ‘Flexible Learning Week’. Sport will resume first week back in Term 2.

Also, as part of Flexible Learning Week, on Tuesday 8 April, all Wyvern students will have a Cyber Safety Education day to be run Mrs Emma Clemens, class teachers and our ICT team. Again, further details are on Wyvern Spaces.

On Wednesday 9 April, Year 6 staff and students will travel to Lake Macquarie for a 3 day outdoor education camp. As well as being great fun, such activities help boys to build confidence, team work, independence and resilience. I am sure that all boys will embrace the challenge of camp with enthusiasm. I thank Mr King (Year 6 Team Leader), the Year 6 teachers and wider staff team for organising this valuable opportunity.

At the end of Term 1 Ms Annie Lukins will be leaving Wyvern. Annie has been a wonderfully bright and cheery face for boys and parents and has made a very valuable contribution during her time at Wyvern. We wish Annie every success for her future pathway. At the start of Term 2 I look forward to welcoming Mrs Beth Anderson to the office team in the new position of Data Administrator.

I hope you all enjoy some quality family time over the special Easter break. I look forward to seeing the boys refreshed and ready to launch into Term 2 which commences on 28th April. Note, students need to wear their full winter school uniform – winter blazer, winter shorts, black jumper (optional).

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House