New Play Equipment at Wyvern

Boys enjoying the new play equipment in Mary Andrews grounds

New Zealand Rugby and Soccer Tour

Dear Parents

During the September holiday break Newington College Preparatory Schools’ took a group of Wyvern and Lindfield boys on a Rugby and Soccer tour to New Zealand. The touring party included 36 students and three staff members. Staff attending were Mark Caulfield (Tour organiser and Soccer coach), Neil Brunton (Manager) and Joel Wilson (Rugby coach). The boys were from Year 5 and 6 with ages ranging from 11-13 years old..

The tour flew in to Christchurch travelling south to Queenstown. There boys played against opposing New Zealand school sides in Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.

Mr Joel Wilson has done a fabulous job of writing up blogs of their tour journey.

https://spaces.newington.nsw.edu.au/wyvern/sport/articles/1863-new-zealand-tour-blog

http://blogs.newington.nsw.edu.au/nztour2013/

Term Dates 2013 and 2014

TERM DATES 2013

TERM FOUR

Tuesday 8 October to Thursday 5 December
9 week term followed by Christmas break
Please Note: K-2 students’ last day for Term 4 is Wednesday 4 December 

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

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

Headmaster’s Print Order

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

Sesquicentenary Memorbilia 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 4 Weeks 2 & 3,  Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Summer 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.

Sports Draw Term 4 Week 2, Click here

Sports Results and Match Reports for 12.10.13, Click here

Winter Sports News Term 4, Week 1, Click here

Term 4 Swim Squad Note, Click here

Basketball Referee Course 2013, 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 4 Weeks 2 & 3 , Click here

Everyday Menu and Price List, Click here  Please note that there have been a few changes made to this for ‘Items from the Freezer’

Online Ordering instructions, Click here

Online Ordering FAQs, Click here

Term 4 Calendar

Please find Term 4 Calendar, click here.

P & F News and Events

HOLIDAYS ARE OVER AND WE ARE ON THE COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS

After returning from an enjoyable but fast school holiday break, what’s happening in Term 4?

SWIMMING PROGRAM

The swimming program will take place for 5 weeks starting today. Boys are required to bring

• Swimmers – black with Newington – $30 or Swim Jammers (longer leg) $55
• Towel
• Goggles
• Bag to carry items (light weight back pack available at uniform shop – $20)

Towels will be delivered Wednesday Week 2 due to the public holiday

WYVERN AGM

The Wyvern AGM will be held on Thursday 17th October at 7.00pm in Wyvern Hall. 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.

The meeting will be an overview of the past year and a review of the financials. Also the budget presented for 2014 and social events dates. Everyone is welcome to attend or join the P&F to make a difference at your son’s school.

Free child minding on the rooftop and pizza for the children and a small celebration for the outgoing committee members.

Positions are:

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

THE GREAT WYVERN BAKE OFF

The end of year is nearly here and we all need the time to gather ourselves and organise summer play days and birthday parties. As the Great Garden party was such a HUGE success we thought to continue the theme of baking and have a BAKE OFF. That’s right – year group against year group to provide the best cake they can make to be judged and eaten by the whole of Wyvern. The afternoon will be a catch up in Mary Andrews Garden with pizza slices and lemonade for sale.

We need 6 “bakers” from each year group to volunteer to be the YEAR GROUP BAKER (YGB).

If you would like to enter yourself into the WYVERN BAKE OFF please send an email to James Fairbank –

thefairbankfamily@gmail.com

with

• Name
• Year group
• Phone
• Sons name

More information will come out via your Class Parent. Thank you to the parents of Year 4 for bringing together this fun afternoon.

ORIENTATION FOR NEW STUDENTS

On Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd October orientation for the 2014 incoming students will be taking place. Don’t forget how exciting and scary this was as a new parent so please if you see a new face in the hall smile and say hi, everything will be just fine. We are looking for assistance in the Uniform Shop to help the new families. If you are available on either of those mornings please email Marie Martin mmartin01@optusnet.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

• P&F AGM – Thursday 17^th October, 7.00pm Wyvern Hall
• Year 6 Mother son Dinner – Wednesday 16^th October
• 3-6 Father & Son Camp at Cockatoo Island – 26^th October – Halloween Theme
• Great Wyvern Bake off – Friday 15^th November – 3.00pm till 5.00pm

I would like to thank everyone for the support they have given the school and myself over the past year. 8 years of Wyvern and I have enjoyed every minute. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Great Wyvern Bake Off and other school events in the future.

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

Next Two Weeks

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

Faith Matters

Time for a Spiritual Check-up

We all know how important physical health is and we even give our motor vehicles the occasional check-up. Here’s a plan for keeping your soul, your inner self in shape: (a) Don’t question your faith, question your doubts. God’s promises are for ‘believers.’ (b) Don’t be a ‘lone ranger.’ It’s no accident that the Old Testament contains the story of God’s people, and that the Epistles were written to congregations. We grow as we relate – not isolate! (c) Fall asleep and wake up immersed in gratitude. It’ll transform your day. The Bible says, “In everything give thanks!” (d) Always err on the side of mercy. Philip Yancey writes: “I marvel at the humility of a God who descends to live inside…His ‘flawed’ creatures…Do I show that same attitude towards people of whom I disapprove?” (e) Be gracious to the people who irk you. God created them too! (f) Forgive those who’ve hurt you. Harbouring hatred hinders healing, so bring your hurts to God.

Mr Peter Morphew
Chaplain 

Artist of the Week

K – 2

Alexander Chiew – KL

Alexander looked at pictures of bird’s nest and a real nest. He was able to interpret these as a 3D sculpture. Alexander used clay and mixed media in this work. He is to be commended for collecting materials from home and remembering to bring these into class for use in his art work.

Jamie Hokin – 1S

Jamie considered the aerial view in his drawing of The Kitchen Garden. He was also inspired by the Aboriginal artwork from the Central Western Desert when creating printed patterns to represent various plants.

Mrs Debbie Bourke
K-2 Art Teacher 

All Co-curricular (Before & After School) Activities at Wyvern Term 4

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

Term 4 Swim Squad Flyer, Click here

K-6 Martial Arts Flyer, Click here

Art Club Flyer, Click here

Robotics (Minibots), Click here

ICAS English Results

HIGH DISTINCTION

YEAR 6

Finn Tentij, Samuel Boland, Xavier Hodge

YEAR 5
Jack Williams

YEAR 2
Nicholas Maratos

DISTINCTION

YEAR 6
Jonathan Lee, Matteo Buono, Kieran Corcoran, Mark Elwaw, Simon Jeon, Samuel Perivolaris

YEAR 5
Sam Lydon, Adrian Lo, Peter Pontifix

YEAR 4
Kieran Casey, Conor Corcoran, Jack Hamill, Hamish Holton, Jaxon Jarvis, Kim Long Lam, Joe Reilly Makovec, George Papamanuel

YEAR 3
Luke Canter, Joel Goh, Yassin Safieh, David Upcroft

YEAR 2
Ryan Lei

Achievement Awards and House Points

House Points

A Message from Mr Holden

Welcome back to what promises to be a very full and active Term 4. Please refer to the latest Term 4 parent calendar (available via Wyvern Spaces) for all details.

YEAR 2-3 TRANSITION MEETING

On Wednesday 16 October at 7:00pm there will be a special meeting for parents of current Year 2 students who make the transition into Year 3 next year. We have held this meeting for the last few years and parents have indicated to us that they have found this to be a useful forum to assist them in preparing their sons as they enter a new phase of the school.

NEW ZEALAND RUGBY AND SOCCER TOUR

During the spring break Mr Wilson, Mr Brunton and Mr Caulfield led a very successful Wyvern and Lindfield rugby, soccer and cultural tour to New Zealand. The boys represented the school with enormous pride and should be congratulated for their superb spirit and fine conduct. I also thank both staff and parents who accompanied the tour for looking after the boys so well.

NAPLAN

Next week parents of students in Year 3 and Year 5 will receive results from national compulsory assessments (NAPLAN) undertaken at the start of Term 2. Once again Wyvern students have performed very well in all key areas tested, with the school’s average score in Reading, Writing, Spelling and Numeracy being significantly higher than the average score for other state and independent schools in NSW.

I congratulate all students and teachers for these excellent results. When interpreting individual performances it is important to remember that the NAPLAN assessment information is nearly two terms out of date and, as such, does not take into account progress that students have made in the interim. Should you wish to discuss your son’s results please contact class teachers.

I advise parents that the Rev Peter Morphew takes a well deserved long service leave break this term. Please feel free to contact Chaplin Michael Bennet via mpjbennett@newington.nsw.edu.au if he can assist you with any spiritual matters.

Finally, a reminder that the Wyvern P&F AGM meeting takes place next week, Thursday 17th October at 7.00pm in Wyvern Hall. On this occasion a new executive committee will be elected, so I do encourage a strong turnout. I thank the outgoing committee for their wonderful contribution this year. Julie Gigg will be stepping down as President, as her youngest son leaves Wyvern this year. Her tenure as President has been so successful and I thank her for an outstanding contribution to Wyvern boys, parents and staff.

Mr Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House