13 Aug 2020

A Message from Mr Holden

The recent appalling explosion in Beirut has been dominating the news in recent days. The tragic loss of life, horrific injuries and displacement of so many has been deeply shocking and heartbreaking to observe from afar. We have many Newington families with strong connections to Lebanon and, at this time our thoughts are very much with them.

A reminder that tomorrow and Monday are pupil free days. Our staff professional development will focus on the College’s new strategic direction of ‘Great Hearts’, ‘Inspired Minds’ and ‘Strong Wings’, ‘Strong Foundations’ and how this can be part of each student’s learning experience at Wyvern. We look forward to sharing our initiatives to support the strategic plan in due course.

I hope that you enjoy the upcoming mini break. If you are taking the opportunity to travel, NSW Health posts regular updates; and we request that you keep abreast of what is a very fluid situation. If you choose to travel to an area that is listed as a COVID-19 Hotspot you will be required to follow the advice given by NSW Health.  This advice currently ranges from increased testing and surveillance to monitoring symptoms and self-isolating for 14 days. It is important that all adhere to health and safety protocols to ensure that we keep everyone safe.

Have a good Newington Long Weekend.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House

Achievement Awards

 The following achievement award was awarded at Assembly:

K – 2 Assembly 
3.8.20 1Y Daniel Setchell
3.8.20 1Y Sam Song
3.8.20 2P Lachlan Duong
3.8.20 2P Alexander Iliopoulos

3-6 Assembly
7.8.20 3H Kurt Hunter
7.8.20 5S Jack Cleary
7.8.20 5S Daniel Goldsmith
7.8.20 6H Finn Hill
7.8.20 6K Rhys Howard-Jones

 

Artist of the Week

Artist of the week, Term 3 Week 4

Inspired by the work of Alexander Calder, Year 2 have created their own brightly coloured sculptures.  Thinking about how they can show balance, the boys used a variety of materials and colour to construct their sculpture without using glue or tape. Congratulations to Alex, Alexander and Qasim who showed fantastic craftsmanship in the cutting, attaching, and weaving of their artwork.

Yelena Rubie
K-2 Visual Art Teacher

 

 

3 – 6 Artist of the Week

Year 3 celebrated ‘Diwali’, as part of their integrated unit on ‘Celebrations’. Here are some photos.

Meredith Buining
3-6 Visual Art Teacher

NewSPORT Swim School Flyer

Dear Parents,

The NewSPORT Swim School is expanding their Learn to Swim program for Newington, Wyvern and ELC students only from Monday 17 August 2020.

Please see flyer below for more information.

Next Two Weeks

AUGUST

Week 5
Mon 17 Newington Long Weekend – Pupil Free Day
   
Tue 18 Wyvern Shop 2.30pm – 4.00pm (entry via driveway)
  Year 5 ICAS Science, STEM Room, 8.30am – 9.30am
  5-6 Second Step, 1.40pm
   
Wed 19 Year 6 ICAS Science, STEM room, 8.30am – 9.30am
  Years 3 & 4 ICAS English, Library, 8.30am – 10.30am
  Years 3 & 4 ICAS Science, Library, 9.30am – 11.30am
  K-2 Athletics Carnival, Senior School Campus
  Winter sport training, 4 & 6, 1.40pm
   
Thu 20 Wyvern Shop, 7.30am – 9.00am (entry via driveway)
  Year 6 Into Year 7 2021 Learning Profile Assessment, Wyvern, 8.30am – 12.00pm
   
Fri 21 K-2 Chapel, 11.00am
  3-4 Second Step, 9.30am
  3-6 Assembly, 10.00am
  K-2 Second Step, 1.40pm
   
Sat 22 Winter Sport Round 4
   
Sun 23  

AUGUST

Week 6
Mon 24 Wyvern Shop 7.30am – 9.00am (entry via driveway)
  K-2 Assembly, 11.00am
  Winter sport training, 3 & 5, 1.40pm
   
Tue 25 Wyvern Shop 2.30pm – 4.00pm (entry via driveway)
  Year 6 ICAS English, classroom, 2.45pm – 3.15pm
   
Wed 26 Year 5 ICAS English, classroom, 9.30am
  Amazing Me – Puberty, One of Life’s Amazing Adventures –
  Group A – 8.30am – 9.45am
  Group B – 10.00am – 11.15am
  Winter sport training, Years 4 & 6, 1.40pm
   
Thu 27 Wyvern Shop 7.30am – 9.00am (entry via driveway)
  Cold Write – Narrative
   
Fri 28 Amazing Me – Where did I come from? –
  Group A – 8.30am – 9.45am
  Group B – 10.00am – 11.15am
  K-2 Chapel, 8.30am
  IPSHA Debating, Round 7
   
Sat 29 Winter Sport Round 5 (last round of Winter Sport)
   
Sun 30  

Term Dates 2020

Term 1  – Tuesday 28 January to Thursday 9 April
Tuesday 28 January Classes commence for Years 1-6 
Wednesday 29 January Classes commence for Kindergarten
Monday  16 March College Closed – Newington Long Weekend – Pupil Free Day
Thursday  9 April Classes conclude

Term 2  – Monday 27 April to Friday 26 June
Monday 27 April Classes commence 
Monday 8 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Friday 26 June Classes conclude

Term 3 – Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Monday 20 July Classes commence 
Friday 14 August Staff PD – Pupil Free Day 
Monday 17 August College Closed – Newington Long Weekend – Pupil Free Day
Friday 25 September Classes conclude

Term 4 – Monday 12 October to Friday 4 December
Monday 12 October Classes commence 
Thursday 3 December Classes conclude – K-2
Friday 4 December Classes conclude – Prize Giving Years 3-6

Term Dates 2021

Term 1  – Wednesday 27 January to Thursday 1 April
Wednesday 27 January Classes commence for Years 1-6
Thursday  28 January Classes commence for Kindergarten
Monday 15 March College Closed – Newington Long Weekend – Pupil Free Day
Thursday  1 April Classes conclude

Term 2  – Monday 19 April to Friday 18 June
Monday 19 April Classes commence
Monday 14 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Friday 18 June Classes conclude

Term 3 – Monday 12 July to Wednesday 15 September
Monday  12 July Classes commence
Monday 16 August Staff Day – Pupil Free Day
Wednesday 15 September Classes conclude

Term 4 – Monday 4 October to Tuesday 7 December
Monday 4 October October Long Weekend 
Tuesday 5 October Classes commence
Monday  6 December Classes conclude (K-2)
Tuesday 7 December Classes conclude – Annual Prize Giving Day Years 3-6