K-2 Athletics Carnival

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Clinic News

Dear Parents

If your son has had a vomiting bug can you please read the fact sheet below provided to us from the NSW Heath Services regarding the proper protocol to follow to ensure that it doesn’t spread to others.

Here is the link to the Norovirus Fact Sheet on the NSW Health website http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/Norovirus.aspx

SRC News – Pink Day and Busking Day

BUSKING

To complete a fantastic term, the Wyvern SRC has proposed to have two Busking Days in Week 10. This allows students to play their favorite instrument or create a little band to play for their friends enjoyment. Obviously we are not busking for money, we would like to create a great environment to finish the term.

To be able to “busk” with or for your friends on Thursday and Friday in Week 10, please sign up on the sheets outside 6J, 2F or on the sports notice board.

If you have any questions please see your SRC Representative or email jbrayley@newington.nsw.edu.au.

PINK DAY

This Term the SRC are having a Pink Day to raise awareness for breast cancer reserach. On Week 10, Thursday 19 September you can wear a maximum of 2 objects eg. pink tie, pink socks, etc. This is not a fundraiser but if you want to donate please visit this web site

www.cancercouncil.com.au/make-a-donation-today

For Flyer, click here

Year 5 Camp Photos

Year 5 went on an educational camp to Jenolan Caves, Bathurst and Hill End as part of their HSIE unit of study on Gold.

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Back to Newington Day Photos

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Year 4 Camp Photos

Year 4 had an excursion to the Blue Mountains as part of their HSIE unit of inquiry on Australian Explorers.

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Poetry Performance Winners 2013

KINDERGARTEN

1^st Place         Angus Thompson
2^nd Place        Vishay Modi
3^rd Place         James Hardy

Highly Commended: Nathan Chong, Finn Dauphinee, Cameron Wilk-Ellis

YEAR 1

1^st Place         Lucas Chen
2^nd Place        Joshua Ibrahim
3^rd Place         Quinn Mersal

Highly Commended: Taliesin Dorigo, William Richardson, Lewis Saupin

YEAR 2

1^st Place         Eric Carney
2^nd Place        Roscoe Pilcher
3^rd Place         Daniel Johnson

High Commended: Thomas Chanter, Ali Karnib, Jack Nunley

YEAR 3

1^st Place         Jack Kefalas
2^nd Place        Dylan Clark
3^rd Place         Joel Goh

Highly Commended: Alexander Costa, Harry Colhoun, Sebastian Natoli, Oscar Reinitz, Sam Roediger, Edson Whattam

YEAR 4

1^st Place         Conor Corcoran
2^nd Place        Tom Alscher
3^rd Place         Fallon Fotaras

Highly Commended: Joseph Dyster, Addison Eastway, Samuel Eagleton, Charles Lewis, Hugh Migro, Christopher Paoloni, Toby Phillips, Jack Purkis, Alexander Watson

YEAR 5

1^st Place          Jack Williams
2^nd Place         Luke Maxwell
3^rd Place          Grayson Richardson

Highly Commended: Daniel Bordina, Oscar Bradstock Forgan, Lucas Ciesielski, Marcus Harrison, Abraham Hassan, Max Langford, Nicholas Lawton-Wade, Patrick Lu, Max Manak, Zack McGeechan, Christian McLoughlin, Louis Miletto, Anthony Papadimitriou

YEAR 6

1^st Place          Kieran Corcoran
2^nd Place         Mark Elwaw
3^rd Place          Xavier Hodge

Highly Commended: Myles Burke, Joshua Cappello, Isaac Carriline, Hugo Emery, Mitchell Gigg, Ben Gill, Jesse Goh, Angellos Korsanos. Emmanuel Laoutaris, Jonathon Lee, Benjamin Leung, Nicholas Malakonakis, Euan McKenzie, Xavier Papps, Miles Parhash, Samuel Perivolaris

Young ICT Explorers Competition

On the 31st  August twelve Wyvern boys attended the finals of the Young ICT Explorers Competition. The aim of this annual event is to encourage school students to create high quality Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related projects. Students have to apply what they have learnt in the ICT classroom to develop a technology related project. The event was judged on the creativity, uniqueness, quality and level of difficulty for each project. All of the boys from the Semester 1 Primary ICT Club entered the event and twelve boys were selected to represent Wyvern in the finals held at the University of New South Wales. The boys who attended the finals were Xavier Papps, Nicholas Court, Owen Zhang, Jack Rathborne, Luca Capuano, Angellos Korsanos, Alexander O’Dea, Finn Krassoi, Abraham Hassan, Peter Pontifix, James Evans and Max McNamara. Their projects were iBooks created using iBooks Author for topics studied in Wyvern classrooms. These have been accepted on the iBook Store in fifty one countries. All of these iBooks can be downloaded from a website developed by Benjamin Leung and Thomas  Marchese at http://newingtonwyvernictclub.weebly.com.

Each project was evaluated by a panel of three judges who interviewed the groups about their design process. The boys had to explain how they created their iBooks, what obstacles they had to overcome and how they thought their project might be used in the future. All of the groups are to be congratulations on the quality of their product and the professional and articulate presentation they gave to the judges on the day. The competition was a wonderful opportunity for the boys to showcase their iBooks but also learn from other students at a number of schools and see the projects they had created. The boys did not receive a place in the competition but should be commended on their efforts and for reaching the finals. In the high school division Newington boys placed first and third which was an exciting result. If you would be interested in entering the competition next year it is not to early to begin developing your project now, Mrs Clemens would love to support you for the 2014 event. To watch an interview of the finalists click here to link to Newington NewTube ICT Club Library. Click here to view a photo stream of the event.

Video link: http://newtube.newington.nsw.edu.au/media/young-ict-explorers-competition-wyvern-2013

Photo Stream: https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A1532ODWMd7NP

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Mrs Emma Clemens
Innovative Learning Leader, ICT Facilitator

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 131 700. OSHClub’s head office number is (03) 8564 9000

Click here for the OSHClub Information Flyer

Kind regards
OSHClub Team

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

Newington Snowports through to Nationals!

Over the last week, 12 boys from all three Newington campuses were invited to compete against the best skiers and boarders from across New South Wales. The boys competed in a range of events from Cross Country skiing to Snowboarding and Moguls. All the boys competing were present because they had finished in the top percentage of their events amongst the Sydney competition at Thredbo during the winter holidays. So competition on the mountain was fierce, as well as the conditions! Our skiers and boarders who competed on the Thursday and Friday had to also deal with some pretty difficult conditions with poor visibility on the mountain; this made their job even harder.

I am pleased to announce that of the 12 boys competing, four finished in the top percentage of their events and have been invited to compete in the Australian National Competition at Mt Buller, Victoria from 4 – 8 September.

Those boys were: Flynn Gannon (4/HO) for both Snowboard and Snowboard Cross, Alexander Woolley (6/KI), Sam Martin (5/WI) and Josh Billingham (5/WI) who all qualified for the Moguls event, a particularly difficult discipline, especially in poor visibility!

I congratulate all the boys that competed for their spirit and enthusiasm and I’m sure you’ll join with me in wishing the boys all the best at the National Championships!

Mr Justin Verco
Master-in-charge Snowsports

Win a Car!

As part of Newington’s Sesquicentenary, the Sesquicentenary Commitee will be hosting a raffle!

1ST PRIZE

Toyota Corolla Ascent 1.8L CVT Hatchback courtesy of Chatswood Toyota. Silver Pearl with Black trim, 3 years extended warranty, 2 years insurance, window tinting, plus dealer delivery and on road costs, stamp duty and GST . Total prize value: $30,634.49

Contact: The Newington College Sesquicentenary Committee on: 150@newington.nsw.edu.au
RSVP: Please return form below with attention to:
150 Art Union by post: Accounts Department, 200 Stanmore Rd, Stanmore 2048
Click here to pay online (Please choose Product in the drop-down box)
Fax: 02 9569 0133

To find out more about Sesquicentenary events and celebration, visit out insite

Sesquicentenary Memorabilia is Now Available at Wyvern Office

The lovely range of items created to celebrate the College’s 150^th anniversary are now available to purchase at Wyvern Reception.  Many of the items have already sold out so please be quick to pick up your items – we have s range of special ties, Cufflinks. The Newington Monopoly, First Day Covers and framed Wyvern Carpets.

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

A new online Sesquicentenary Memorabilia Catalogue – have you chosen your 150 item yet?

To click through our new Sesquicentenary Memorabilia online catalogue and choose your item to remember and mark our special year, please click here

Newington College: A Sesquicentenary History 1863 -2013 – only a few Premium copies left

There are only a few copies remaining of the special, collector’s Premium Edition of Newington College: A Sesquicentenary History  1863 –2013.
Only 150 copies were created, each numbered  from 1 – 150

Each copy is co-signed by

• Dr Stephen Gapps, the award winning author and Newington parent;
• Chairman of College Council, the Hon R.N. (Angus) Talbot; and,
• Mr Rod Bosman, the Chair of the Newington Sesquicentenary Committee

The book includes a specially created Sesquicentenary bookmark, only available with this Limited Edition. Encased within a boxed sleeve, the cover includes the Sesquicentenary insignia and embossed Wyvern relief.

This book, as a history of Newington College, was commissioned for the 150th Anniversary.  It presents a new and different tack to previous histories, based on student, teacher, parent and old boy recollections, as well as an extensive archival documentation.

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 Week 10 and Term 4 Week 1, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Summer Price List, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Order Form, Click here

Primary Schools’ Chess Competition 2013

This year was very successful for Wyvern’s three inter-school chess teams who competed on Friday afternoons in Terms 2 and 3 against other schools in the Inner West. The teams were:

Special mention must go to the Intermediate team who were placed equal 1st in their division. The Championship team placed an impressive 2nd place behind the formidable Summer Hill Public team.

Congratulations too to the Rookie team whose efforts in their first year of competition were very impressive.

Thank you to all the boys for the dedication and enthusiasm!

Mrs Annika Forell
Chess Co-ordinator

Seed Sports Multi Sports & Activities & Spring Cricket Clinics

Please find below the Spring Cricket Clinics Flyer and Seed Sports Multi Sports & Activities Flyer for the up and coming holiday break.

OSH Club Holiday Program

Dear Parents

OSH Club is providing a holiday program here at Wyvern during the upcoming holiday break. Click here for flyer.

Newington Crested Ware

There are a range of crested ware 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

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.

Flyers in Bookstand

• Kung Fu Action at Wyvern

Tennis

• Friday After School Tennis at Newington

Swimming

• Swim Squad Term 4
• 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

Father’s Day Breakfast Photos

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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 4 Swim Squad Note, Click here

Winter Sports News Term 3, Week 9, 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’.

Please Note: As of Term 4 there has been a price increase in lunch orders due to supplier increased pricing.

Tuckshop Menu and Roster for Term 3 Week 10 and Term 4 Week 1, Click here

Everyday Menu and Price List, Click here

Online Ordering instructions, Click here

Online Ordering FAQs, Click here

Term 4 Calendar

Please find Term 4 Calendar, click here.

Sausage Sizzle Day

Dear Parents,

Sausage Sizzle Day is on Friday 20th September – Last day of Term 3. Please write your son’s name, class and order on a paper bag with money included and return to the Tuckshop by Thursday 18th September.

P & F News and Events

WHAT A WEEKEND  – AND EVERYONE WAS SHINING!

Back to Newington day – September 7th was a huge success. Thank you to all the families who attended. There was amazing food, amazing sport and amazing people all helping us celebrate the day. A huge thank you goes to Nicole Newson, Emma Cope and Phil Argy. Phil supplied his ‘personal’ slushy machine, which was the hit of the day.

In the background Wyvern had many volunteer parents helping out. From those mums who dipped the chocolate strawberries to the mums and dads that helped out on the children activities on the day –  we can’t thank you enough for the support you gave to Wyvern.

What was the highlight…. too many to list but here is a few

• Dr Hurst being dunked in the dunking machine
• Slushies
• Taste of Tonga from our very own Wyvern Tongan families
• Slushies
• Market stalls with so many beautiful items
• Slushies
• Kids activities that kept them entertained for the day

Thank you for a fantastic day from the market stalls to the Tongan festival of food as it was a fabulous day with a great sense of community.

FATHERS DAY GIFTS

Many thanks must go to Year 5 parents, Anne Potter, Kerry Maxwell, Sandy Palmer, Catherine Dwyer and Andrea Schlaphoff who organised and distributed the fantastic Fathers Day gifts to the boys.

FATHERS DAY BREAKFAST

What an outstanding event for the fathers and grandfathers of Wyvern. A great line up of superstars of sport attended the father’s day breakfast and for a Wyvern first… outside in the sunshine.

Thank you to the Year 2 organising committee led by Sarah Pussell and Kathy Burshtein with many more helpers on the day for a fabulous morning. Also, big thanks to Lote Tuqiri for taking the time out of his training schedule to attend the morning, even with a game that night he still was able to meet and greet all the boys.

SWIMMING TOWELS

Swimming towels are back…. the first week of term 4 will be the start of the swimming program for 5 weeks. Boys are required to bring

• Swimmers – black with Newington
• Towel
• Goggles
• Bag to carry items (light weight back pack available at uniform shop – $20)

Orders can be paid online or via the attached form to be delivered to the front office.  Towels will be available last week of term 3. For towel order form, click here.

YEAR 5 & 6 MUSICAL

On Wednesday 18th September, the Wyvern Music department and the boys from Year 5 and Year 6 will perform The Jungle book – The Musical at Centenary Hall. This year the Wyvern P&F have sponsored the event to assist the Music department putting on a great show with props and costumes to suit the event.

Do not forget to come along as the musical starts at 6:30pm – so don’t be late.

BUS UPDATE

A very busy and active mum Phyllis Peterson has been actively gathering names for a petition to make the bus stop area on Victoria road a safer bus stop for the boys. She is still currently gathering names. If you would like any further information about the bus stop please contact Phyllis directly phyllispeterson@optusnet.com.au

Thank you Phyllis for bringing this safety matter to the attention of the P&F and the local government. Let’s see if we can make it a safer bus stop.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Black & White Ball – 14th September
• Year 5 & 6 Musical – 18th September
• Last Day Term 3 – 20th September
• First Day Term 4 – 8th October
• P&F AGM – Thursday 17th October
• 3-6 Father  & Son Camp at Cockatoo Island – 26th October – SOLD OUT
• Great Wyvern Bake off – Friday 15th November – more details coming soon

The Wyvern AGM will be held on Thursday 17th October and if you are interested in nominating yourself for a position please complete the attached form and hand to the front office – Attention Julie Gigg.

Wyvern P&F Nomination Form, click here.

Positions are:

• President
• Vice President – Administration
• Vice President/s – Social – K-2 and 3-6
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Assistant Treasurer
• Uniform Shop coordinator
• Uniform Shop Administration
• Tuckshop
• CAST
• Family Liaison
• Sports Convenor
• Online Payment Liaison

Some of the members of the Wyvern P& F Exec have indicated they will retain their position in 2014; however, we can always take in new general members to help brainstorm ideas.

As the term draws to a close we should all spend a little extra time with our families embracing what we have as they grow up so quickly. Enjoy the upcoming school holidays.

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

Next Two Weeks

Faith Matters

Over the years I have come to conclude that many of my prayers have “seemingly” gone unanswered. I say “seemingly” because I know that the God who knows what is best for me, the God who is all-wise and all-loving will often withhold from me what I perceive is something good. In other words, my prayers are often self-centred. The following prayer from Mother Teresa has helped me to re-think how I should pray.

Lord, when I am hungry – give me someone in need of food;
When I am thirsty – send me someone needing a drink;
When I am cold – send someone to warm;
When I am grieved, someone to console;
When my cross grows heavy, let me share another’s cross too;
When I am poor, lead me to someone in need;
When I have not time, give me someone I can help a little while;
When I am humiliated, let me have someone to praise;
When I am disheartened, send me someone to cheer;
When I think only of myself, draw my thoughts to another.

(“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12)

Mr Peter Morphew
Chaplain 

Artist of the Week

K – 2 Artists of the Week

Olivier Maraldo – 1W

Olivier made discoveries about aerial view in landscape painting. He was able to create a drawn then painted view of the city with symbols for the road, parkland water and factories.

Nicholas Churchin – KB 

Nicholas thought about creatures that find shelter in a tree. His crayon and Edicol Dye picture of a tree held hidden windows under which he carefully drew tiny animals such as a spider, bird and possum.

Mrs Debbie Bourke
K-2 Art Teacher

Years 3 – 6 Artists of the Week

Year 3

In conduction with their Science subject on ‘Light’, Year 3 painted sunsets using poster paint and wax resist. The students were excited to be mixing sunset colours and learning about silhouettes.

Edson Whattam – 3F

Noah Da Silva – 3G

Year 4

Year 4 have been studying ‘simple machines’. Students were lucky enough to walk to the senior school to draw a Lotus car. Lachlan Harmer’s work is a good example of observational drawing mixed with some fantasy painting techniques.

Lachlan Harmer – 4P

Year 6

Year 6 have been experimenting with the iPad program ‘Sketchbook Pro’. Students took photos of their found object artwork and manipulated it using various techniques.

Aaron Hawkes – 6M

Marcus Gorgevski – 6J

Ms Meredith Buining
3-6 Art Teacher

All Co-curricular (Before and After School) Activities at Wyvern

Wyvern Before and After School Activities for Term 4

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 4 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

Last Friday Wyvern boys, fathers and grandfathers enjoyed a superb Father’s Day Breakfast which was organised and led by Year 2 parents Sarah Pussell, Kathy Burshtein and their team of helpers.  Many thanks must also go to Year 5 parents, Anne Potter, Kerry Maxwell, Sandy Palmer, Catherine Dwyer and Andrea Schlaphoff who organised and distributed the fantastic Fathers Day gifts to the boys.

On Saturday the College celebrated a wonderful Back to Newington Day. Apart from the sporting triumphs it was wonderful to see so many Wyvern families enjoying the occasion. Wyvern’s Year 6 rugby teams enjoyed a half-time run during the main rugby fixture and impressed all – well done! I especially thank Nicole Newson, Emma Cope and Phil Argy from our P & F Executive Team for their hard work and organisation of the Wyvern P & F stalls.

Our Year 4 and Year 5 students returned from their respective camp experiences. Such activities are important parts of our wider social and personal development programs and, as such, I am so pleased that all boys faced the challenge of being away from home with such confidence and resilience. I especially commend Year 5 boys and staff for coping so well with unexpected sickness of some boys. The care shown by boys to other boys as well as the outstanding dedication of staff was remarkable. I thank Year 5 parents as well for their support of our staff in such difficult circumstances.

A reminder that our last day of Term 3 is Friday 20 September.

Mr Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House