Welcome back to what has been a wet and blustery start to Term 2. That said, students have coped remarkably well with being ‘house bound’ for the best part of the week and I have been very pleased with the calm and purposeful time in all class rooms.

We have an exciting term of learning ahead of us with a number of major events for the boys to look forward to. The biannual Literacy Festival takes place from 6th – 8th May. Mrs Barnes, our Librarian, has arranged a wonderful array of visiting authors and activities to truly inspire the boys. We are especially looking forward to the Mother’s Day breakfast and Book Character Parade on Friday 8th May.

Later in the term we will enjoy music showcases that will involve every boy in the school. The dates are 3rd June at 7.00pm for students in Years 3-6 and 19th June at 8.45am for students in K-2.

In Week 4 of the term students from Years 3 and 5 will participate in the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). School attendance during this week is especially important. Our approach to NAPLAN is to ensure boys are calm, relaxed and stress free when they take these tests. We follow strict guidelines in our preparation and do not ‘teach to the tests’. Our past experience shows us that boys will do their very best in these conditions.

Finally, with the very special ANZAC day approaching students have spent much time this week, in class and in Chapel, reflecting on this most important event. Encouragingly, our students have demonstrated deep respect for the sacrifice made by our servicemen and service women in WWI and other conflicts. The Wyvern Choir and the Year 6 cohort will participate in the ANZAC Day commemorations at the Senior Campus on Wednesday 29th  April.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House