SRC Representatives 2013

Years 3-6 Father & Son Camp – 26th October 2013

SAVE the DATE – 26th October with a Halloween theme at Cockatoo Island. Toby and Janie Guy are the coordinators. Details of the camp are in the flyers below.

For 3-6 Father & Son Camp Flyer, Click here

For 3-6 Father & Son Camp Information and Booking Form, Click here

For 3-6 Father & Son Camp Catering Information, Click here

Artist of the Week

K – 2 Artist of the Week

Dean Xistouris – 2F

Dean worked carefully in clay to create a ceramic car. He then painted his work a vibrant blue adding details such as headlights and tyre treads to complete the work.

Mrs Debbie Bourke
K-2 Art Teacher

Reading Challenges 2013

It is wonderful to see all the excited faces of the boys who are coming to the Library to present their completed Reading Challenges. Many of the boys have made a tremendous effort to complete multiple Reading Challenges this year. For boys, parents and teachers who are in the process of reading and recording their last few books, you have until Friday August 9^th to hand in your completed challenge.

Thank you to all parents and teachers for supporting, encouraging and modelling good reading habits for the boys over these past months.  Your participation in this worthwhile endeavour is truly appreciated.

To see the list of boys who have completed their Reading Challenges thus far, please click here.

Mrs Joanne Barnes
Teacher Librarian

Headmaster’s Print Offer

To mark the College’s Sesquicentenary, Australian artist Rodney Pople has painted a group portrait of the first seven headmasters at Newington College. 150 signed limited edition prints of this portrait are now available for you to keep.

To find out more and put in your order, click here.

Sesquicentenary Founders Day Service

A very special Founders Day Thanksgiving service was held at 8.30am Tuesday, 16 July in Centenary Hall. With special guest, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales attending, there was an air of pride, gratitude and excitement as the College Council, staff, parents, boys and our guests from Tupou College, Tonga stood to sing the national anthem. The Headmaster Dr David Mulford led the service with an official welcome, which was streamed live to Years 7 and 8 boys in the Chapel and Old Boys Lecture Theatre. The speech can be found on the Headmaster’s blog.

The College Chaplain, Rev. David Williams gave a stirring homily reflecting on the College’s legacy as a place of innovation and egalitarianism, which can be read here. Both Tupou College and Newington College musicians sang and played before the assembly, followed by Council Chairman, the Hon. Angus Talbot, inviting the Governor to address the assembled guests, dignitaries, boys and staff.

Her Excellency spoke about Newington’s earliest founders such as James Egan Moulton who choose to open a school based on strong Christian values that nurtured boys who would become men of the world to lead the nation in the realms of citizenship, academia, the arts and in sport. She also made particular mention of Newington’s unique tie with Tupou College and the importance of this tie today, as Australia moves into the Asia Pacific century. To read Prof. Bashir’s full speech, please click here.

Newington Crested Ware

There are a range of Newington crested ware items on offer at the Black and White shop. They range from memorabilia, clothing, keepsakes as well as an exclusive Sesquicentenary line which can be found on the Sesquicentenrary site. For more information about crested ware, please contact Rollanda Rosenstrauss.

To download the crested ware catalogue and price list click here

To view the crested ware page on the public website, click here

Next Two Weeks

Sesquicentenary Memorbilia

To celebrate Newington’s 150 year legacy, the Sesquicentenary Committee has released a number of limited edition collectors’ items. To find out what items are available and to place an order, please click on the following links

Sesquicentenary Product Guide

Sesquicentenary Memorabilia Product and Order Form

If you would like further information on the events program, or to make an online payment, please visit the Sesquicentenary insite

Poetry Performance Competition 2013

Over the next few weeks boys will be preparing to take part in the Poetry Performance Competition, now firmly established as one of Wyvern’s major events.  The competition presents an excellent opportunity for all students in the school to refine and demonstrate their public speaking skills.  All boys will enter the competition and are expected to select a poem, learn it off by heart and then perform it in front of the class.  Finalists will be selected from each class.  Year level finals will then be held to decide the top three places in each year group.

Class teachers will assist their students with the selection of poems.  In addition, Mrs Barnes in the library will have the school’s poetry collection on hand to assist in this process.  Boys may also bring in poems from home.  Each boy is expected to retain a copy of his poem, as well as provide a copy for his class teacher for approval by the end of week 3.  All poems should be published work by recognised authors.

As a guideline, poems should be of approximately the following lengths:

Kindy – between 4 – 6 simple lines (not nursery rhymes)

Year 1 – between 6 – 10 simple lines

Year 2 – between 8 – 12 lines

Years 3 & 4 – between 10 -20 lines

Years 5 & 6 – between 18 – 30 lines

Class heats will be held in week 5 of this term with four boys from each class being selected to go through to the year level finals to be held in week 6.  There will be a Poetry Performance Competition Award Ceremony on Friday 30 August at 2pm. At this time the 1^st place winners from each year group will perform their poems. We thank the P&F for their kind donation of prizes which will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. All finalists will be presented with Highly Commended certificates.

The following guidelines will be used when judging the boys:

Difficulty of poem (not length) -10 points

Voice (use/projection, tone, diction, pace) -10 points

Animation (manner, personality, gestures) – 10 points

Overall presentation and style – 10 points

No costumes may be used, however, the boys are permitted to use a maximum of 1 prop.  Expression, gestures and body language are to be encouraged.

Sandra Gray
Deputy Head

Father’s Day Gift Flyer

Wyvern’s Before and After School Care Program

Wyvern’s Before and After School Care Program is run by OSHClub. Enrolment for all students is recommended and allows parents to easily manage their before and after school care needs via an online account. Visit  www.oshclub.com.au to use the free enrolment service.

For all late bookings, please contact the Coordinator, Eleanor, on 0428 131700. OSHClub’s head office number is (03) 85649000

Click here for the OSHClub Information Flyer

Kind regards
OSHClub Team

Flyers in Bookstand

• Kung Fu Action at Wyvern

Tennis

• Friday After School Tennis at Newington

Swimming

• Swim Squad Term 3
• Pride Swim Classes

Hopalong Occupational Therapy

• Handwriting Skills Program Flyer
• Social Skills Program for 6-12 Years Flyer
• Hopalong Parent Flyer

Speech Pathology

• Gladesville Speech Pathology and Learning Centre

Book Week

This year Wyvern will celebrate the majority of Children’s Book Week activities from August 21st  until August 23rd in Week 6. This is what is happening for Book Week this year at Wyvern.

Morris Gleitzman – Years 5 & 6 Thursday August 15^th @ 9:30am

We are very excited that Morris Gleitzman, one of Australia’s most successful authors, will visit our school for Book Week this year. Morris was born in England and emigrated to Australia in 1969 so he could escape from school and become a very famous writer. Before realising that dream, he had a colourful career as a paperboy, department store Santa Claus and chicken defroster. Morris is the author of some of Australia’s favourite children’s books, including Two Weeks with the Queen, Boy Overboard, Once, Then, Now, After. The Toad Series, and his latest book, Extra Time. Here is the blurb for the book:

When 13-year-old Matt is discovered impressing the livestock in an Aussie country town with his remarkable soccer skills, he’s offered the chance of a lifetime – a try-out at one of Europe’s biggest and most glamorous soccer clubs. His younger sister Bridie goes with him as his manager and tells us their story – warts, goals and all. The funny and moving story of a sister’s love for her brother, and how it survives everything fate throws at it, including the millions of pounds and mountains of pressure at the top of the world’s most popular sport.

If you wish to pre-order a copy of Morris Gleitzman’s ‘Extra Time’ please click here.

Mark Greenwood – Years 3 & 4 Thursday March 22nd @ 2:00pm

Mark Greenwood is an author, musician and storyteller with a passion for Australian history and folklore. His children’s books are prompted by an interest in multicultural literature and the unique way illustrated books can assist children to develop an understanding of other cultures and perspectives. The Legend of Moondyne Joe and The Legend of Lasseter’s Reef aim to encourage an appreciation of Australia’s unique myths and legends. Both books have won the West Australian Premier’s Award for children’s books. In Fortuyn’s Ghost, he tells the story of an ill-fated Dutch East India ship. Simpson and His Donkey, is a well-known story about the ideals of courage, sacrifice and mateship that distinguish and unite all Australians and was an honour book for a Children’s Book Council – Eve Pownall Award (2009). Ned Kelly and the Green Sash, recent winner of the WAYBRA Hoffman Award, is a window into the character of a poor boy, once honoured for his bravery, who grew up to become Australia’s most famous bushranger. In 2012 Mark celebrated the release of The Greatest Liar on Earth illustrated by Frané Lessac and in 2013 Jandamarra, illustrated by Terry Denton. We are fortunate to be able to engage this highly respected author and storyteller for this year’s Book Week as Mark is travelling from Western Australia for Book Week visits.

If you wish to pre-order any of Mark Greenwood’s books, please click here.

Mic Conway – K-2 Wednesday August 21st @ 2:00pm

ARIA award winning, Mic Conway is an innovative performer who has worked extensively in music, theatre, film, television and theatre-in-education. Working in Australia and internationally, Mic started in Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, co-founded Circus Oz, and has appeared in numerous films and television shows. He has fronted Mic Conway’s National Junk Band for over ten years and is seen regularly at concerts, festivals and venues around Australia. Mic has appeared on and written songs and scenes on various children’s television shows, including ABC for Kids, The Wiggles, Humphrey Bear and is even the voice of Wags the Dog in The Wiggles TV shows and DVDs. His show Rubbish is an innovative performance about the 3 R’s – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. We are very pleased to have Mic with us to help celebrate Book Week.  

Book Fair in Library

In conjunction with Shearer’s Bookshop, Wyvern Library will be holding a Book Fair during Book Week.  

For further information about Book Week or Book Week activities, please contact Mrs Barnes jbarnes@newington.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Joanne Barnes
Teacher Librarian

Black and White Ball

Tickets are now on sale for the Black and White Ball!

Date: Saturday 14 September

Time: 7.00 -11.00pm

Where: The Ballroom, The Star (80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont)

Dress: Black and White with a touch of silver (Black tie)

Tickets: $175pp www.newington.nsw.edu.au/payments

Enquiries: bwball@newington.nsw.edu.au

Please note: Your dietary needs and disability access requirements are welcomed when booking

Wyvern Uniform Shop

Dear Parents,

TEAM LEADER POSITION FOR FRIDAYS

We are looking for a Team Leader for the Weekly Friday shift from 2.30pm – 3.30pm.  Training for this position will be provided.

If anyone is able to assist, please email Marie Martin at mmartin01@optusnet.com.au

Your assistance your will greatly appreciated.

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 3 Weeks 4 & 5, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Winter Price List, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Order Form, Click here

Wyvern Sport

For all Saturday morning sport at Newington Senior School, parents are requested to park off site along the street. The schools onsite car park is  maintained for officials, emergency vehicles and staff only. With the winter sport season upon us, the car park area can become very busy early in the morning. Please consider this simple request to ensure the smooth management of Saturday morning sport at Newington.

Term 2 and 3 Winter Sport Fixtures, Click here

Sports Teams and Draw for Saturday 10 August 2013, Click here

Sports Results and Match Reports for 3 August 2013, Click here

Winter Sports News Term 3, Week 3, Click here

Boomers Baseball Club Flyer, Click here

Sporting Venue Addresses, Click here

2013 Sports Handbook, Click here

Tuckshop Menu, Roster and Online Ordering

Dear Parents

If your son suffers from an allergy it is imperative that you advise the Wyvern Office and the Tuckshop so that we are aware of it. Click here for the ‘Alliance Catering  – Food Allergens Advisory Statement’.

Tuckshop Menu and Roster for Term 3 Weeks 4 & 5, Click here

Everyday Menu and Price List, Click here

Online Ordering instructions, Click here

Online Ordering FAQs, Click here

Term Dates 2013 and 2014

TERM DATES 2013

TERM ONE
Tuesday 29 January to Friday 12 April
11 week term followed by a 2 week break
Classes commence – Tuesday 29 January

TERM TWO
Monday 29 April to Friday 21 June
8 week term followed by a 3 week break
Anzac Day (Public Holiday) – Thursday 25 April
Wyvern Staff Training Day (Student Free Day) – Friday 7 June
Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday) – Monday 10 June

TERM THREE
Monday 15 July to Friday 20 September (Wyvern Campus)
10 week term followed by a 2 week break

TERM FOUR
Tuesday 8 October to Thursday 5 December
9 week term followed by Christmas break

TERM DATES 2014

TERM ONE
Wednesday 29 January to Friday 11 April
11 week term followed by a 2 week break
Classes commence Wednesday 29 January

TERM TWO
Monday 28 April to Friday 20 June
Queen’s Birthday (Pubic Holiday) –  Monday 9 June
8 week term followed by a 3 week break

TERM THREE
Monday 14 July to Thursday 18 September
Wyvern Staff PD Day (Student Free Day) – Friday 19 September
10 week term followed by a 2 week break

TERM FOUR
Wednesday 8 October to Monday 8 December
Labour Day Public Holiday – Monday 6 October
Wyvern Staff PD Day (Student Free Day) -Tuesday 7 October

Term 3 Calendar

For Term 3 Calendar, Click here

P and F News and Events

OH WHAT A NIGHT! – A WHITE CHRISTMAS IN JULY DELIGHT

It is true to say that when Wyvern Parents get together they KNOW HOW TO PARTY and the White Christmas in July event was no exception. The venue, food and people were all fabulous and everyone had a fantastic time. Thank you to the Kindy 2013 parents that assisted in organising the night with special thanks to Yamila and Mira. In addition, thank you to everyone that came along and helped Phil Argy and myself celebrate our last Wyvern function. It was a truly special occasion as my eldest son started in Kindy at Wyvern where I assisted with that Christmas function, so I feel I have gone full circle. All the wonderful comments about my time at Wyvern that Philip Argy presented were quite touching and I was truly surprised by all the love in the room. Thank you to all. It was a great night all round.

Congratulations to Rebecca Turnbull who won the lucky door prize of a TABLE of 10 at the Black & White Ball. You will have 8 new best friends. In addition, congratulations to Adam Hicks (Edward KL) who won the raffle prize of a table of 10 to the Black and White Ball.

FATHER’S DAY GIFTS

Father’s Day gifts are now available to purchase through the flyer. Chocolates, Sesquicentenary cuff links and movie tickets are all available to look after dad’s needs. Please have the orders returned to the front office by 14^th August.

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

The annual Wyvern Father’s Day Breakfast will be held on Friday 30^th August at 7:30am in the Wyvern Hall. The breakfast is open to all fathers and grandfathers of the Wyvern boys and is always fun. The Year 2 class group have worked very hard to ensure that everyone will be catered for, so mark it down in your diary.

K-2 FATHER & SON CAMP

Camp is coming……23rd August until 25th August. Booking forms are now available and we are looking for volunteer dads to assist Costa Mina in organising parts of the event. The volunteer jobs are not big, mainly just to be around on the weekend of the camp to assist. If you are able to help please contact Costa on cmina@reality-check.com.au

For K-2 Father & Son Camp Flyer, Click here.

3-6 FATHER & SON CAMP

SAVE the DATE – 26^th October with a Halloween theme at Cockatoo Island. Toby and Janie Guy are the coordinators and details will be available soon.

For 3-6 Father & Son Camp Flyer, Click here

For 3-6 Father & Son Camp Information and Booking Form, Click here

For 3-6 Father & Son Camp Catering Information, Click here

TUCKSHOP ONLINE

We are on line….. All lunch orders will now be completed via SPACES – my student account. If you have any concerns with the process please feel free to drop me an email and I can direct it to the correct person. This process is designed to help parents as you can pre-plan all of your lunches for the whole week. The boys can take small amounts of cash for special treats.

P&F GENERAL MEETING

Thursday 15^th August will see the Term 3 P&F Meeting. At the meeting we will be presenting the K-2 Father and Son Information and will have packages for you to collect. There will an update from Mr Holden, P&F funding position and how we can assist the school in the future. If you have a point of view and would like to make comments come along or send me an email and we can table the comments.

Starts at 7.00pm – 8:30pm, refreshments will be available and Child minding for all parents will be on the rooftop with the Gap Students.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• K-2 Camp 23-25th August
• Father’s Day Breakfast – 30th August 7:30am, Wyvern Hall
• Father’s Day – 1st September
• Back To Newington Day – 7th September
• Black & White Ball – 14th September
• Last Day term 3 – 20th September
• First Day Term 4 – 8th October
• 3-6 Father  & Son Camp at Cockatoo Island – 26th October

Any comments or suggestions to help assist with the school are certainly welcome. Drop me an email, my computer is always running.  As this is my and Philip Argy’s final year at Wyvern we are seeking to fill the position of President and Vice President. If you are interested, please email me directly. It is a great position to be able to assist the school and students and its fun, not hard work.

Julie Gigg
0411 240769
djgigg@gmail.com
President Wyvern P&F 2013

All Co-curricular Activities (Before and After School)

Wyvern Before and After School Activities for Term 3

These activities are reviewed and updated weekly.

For Wyvern’s Before and After School Co-curricular Activities Table, Click here

See Flyers below for Co-curricular Activities

Year 5 Drawing Skills Class, Click here

Term 3 Swim Squad Flyer, Click here

K-6 Martial Arts Flyer, Click here

Art Club Flyer, Click here

Achievement Awards and House Points

House Points

A Message from Mr Holden

On Tuesday 30 July the 2013 Wyvern Biennale Art Show was launched with a special opening at the  Concordia Gallery with over 200 works from our Kindergarten, Year 3 and Year 6 students  featured. Those attending the opening were impressed with the creativity, diversity and quality of pieces displayed. I congratulate all students and staff for their superb efforts in putting on such a high quality exhibition. In particular, Ms Meredith Buining and Mrs Debbie Bourke, our Art teachers, have worked tirelessly over the recent weeks. In addition, special thanks goes to Mr Terry Fotaras for his enormous efforts and support.

The exhibition remains open for parents to view until Tuesday 6 August (10.00am – 2.00pm week days and 10.00am – 3.00pm on Saturday).

Just a reminder that our annual Newington Preparatory Schools’ Inter-House Athletics Carnival Years 3-6 takes place on Monday 5 August at Hombush.  Please note that buses will leave Wyvern 7.30am SHARP and will return to school in time for our normal dismissal time of 3.15pm.  Some parents might find it more convenient to take their sons directly to Homebush. If this is the case, please contact Mr Mark Caulfield at mcaulfield@newington.nsw.edu.au should you wish to do this.

We look forward to an exciting day!

Mr Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House

ICAS Computer & Science Skills Results 2013

ICAS COMPUTER SKILLS RESULTS 2013

HIGH DISTINCTION

Year 6
Sam Argy, Jonathan Lee, Samuel Boland, Joshua Cappello, Mark Elwaw, Daniel Maini

Year 5
Jack Williams, Daniel Bordina

Year 3
James Lukin

DISTINCTIONS

Year 6
Matteo Buono, Ethan Dickson, Alvin Cherk, Xavier Hodge, Simon Jeon, Neil Khatri, Benjamin Leung, Miles Parhash, Samuel Perivolaris, Kevin Tran

Year 5
Sam Lydon, Massimo Fathulla, Josh Kooner, Zachary Leung, Nicholas Lohmeyer, Samuel Martin, Benjamin Nguyen, Peter Pontifix, Rhett Schlaphoff

Year 4
Joseph Dyster, Fallon Fotaras, Martin Duong, Kim Long Lam, Luke Waked

Year 3
Luke Canter

ICAS SCIENCE SKILLS RESULTS 2013

HIGH DISTINCTION

Year 6
Jesse Goh, Jonathan Lee

Year 4
Martin Duong

DISTINCTION

Year 6
Mark Elwaw, Samuel Perivolaris, Christopher Iannuzzi, Xavier Hodge, Dominic Young, Luca Capuano, Jack Williams

Year 5
Jack Williams, Max Fathulla, Sam Lydon

Year 4
Christopher Paoloni

Year 3
David Upcroft, Oscar Reinitz, Yassin Safieh, Joel, Goh, Antony Litsas