After an exceptionally busy 10 weeks, Term 1 will come to a close next Friday. 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 combined, 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 the many events and activities on offer, including various 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 also thank our hardworking team of parent volunteers and the P and F executive for their superb support of the school.

Early in Term 2 we are looking forward to the biannual Newington College Literature Festival where a number of well-known authors will be working with our students. Mrs Barnes has put together a very exciting programme, details of which are in this newsletter.

I hope that you are able to enjoy a bit of a break in the upcoming holiday period and look forward to seeing the boys back at school on Wednesday 26 April.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House