After an exceptionally busy 10 weeks, Term 1 will come to a close at the end of the school day today. In many ways the first term is the most important time of the school year. Expectations are set, routines established and relationships between teachers and students are formed. I have been very pleased to see these elements combine, which has meant that productive and enjoyable learning has been foremost in all we do at Wyvern.

I thank parents who have made time in your busy schedules to attend our Year Group Learning Showcases this term. We really enjoy showing your sons in action and in turn the boys benefit hugely from the interest you show in their learning.

I am delighted to mention some exceptional sporting achievements by some of our students in recent weeks. Gaelen Dorigo and Joe-Reilly Makovec have been selected to represent the Independent Primary School’s Association Football team. Joel Zipeure and Christopher Mina recently swam at the NSWPSSA Swimming Championships, a great achievement in its own right. Both boys performed admirably. Christopher excelled in his final of the butterfly narrowly missing out on the title to come a very close second place. He will now compete in the Primary National Championships in May. Bili Robertson topped a positive few weeks by winning the IPSHA Cross Country titles last weekend at The Kings School. He will now go on to compete at the CIS Championships in June, along with Henry Isherwood and Matthew Torrible who also ran exceptionally well at Kings.

At the end of this term Mrs Andrea Turner, who works as a teacher’s aide in our Learning Enhancement team, will leave Wyvern to pursue full time study. Andrea’s connections with Wyvern go back very many years, both as a staff member and parent and she has made a wonderful contribution in a number of different roles. We wish Andrea every success. I am pleased to announce that Mr Niall Martin, who recently completed a Masters in Primary Education, will join the Learning Enhancement team from the start of Term 2.

The Easter break is a wonderful opportunity for reflection, relaxation and preparation for another exciting term. I do hope you are all able to enjoy some quality family time. I look forward to seeing students return on Monday 20th April in their winter uniform.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House