Garage Sale for Malawi – 9th & 10th November

Following the huge success of Wyvern House fund raising activities that purchased 135 goats for the Kasupe Goat Farm in Malawi we are expanding the Goat Farm Project. Our plan is to build a shop in the village to sell to the community much needed goat meat and milk and install a solar power unit to run the refrigeration required in the shop.
The last few years we’ve held Garage Sales in my street with the wonderful support from neighbours. These sales have been incredibly successful in raising money for Malawi so we’re now collecting for this year’s sale to be held on 9th & 10th November.

The majority of the sale will be clothing – give your clothes  ‘A Second Chance’. Also, we’ll have other stalls and from past experience we’ve found these the best items to sell:

*   Clothes – male/female, baby to mature adults. Including hats, scarves, jewellery, shoes & bags.
*   CDs & DVDs
*   Small Household items – bric a brac, china, vases, lamps, place mats, linen, table cloths – no electronics.
*   Books – Children & teenager books only.
*   Children’s Games & toys –  in good condition
*   Fabric, wool & knitting needles – what we don’t sell we’ll send to Malawi for the women in the village.
*   Small pieces of Furniture – we don’t have storage space for large furniture. Egs of saleable furniture: stools/chairs, small tables, mirrors.

For these larger items please contact me to arrange collection or drop off  to my home  9 Spencer Rd  Mosman where the sale is held.

Also, contact me if you are not sure whether items are suitable for the sale – mbowenjones@gmail.com or phone  9909 3010
Collection details: Please drop any smaller items off to the office or contact jbrayley@newington.nsw.edu.au (at school by Wednesday 7th November)

For more information Like us on Facebook ‘Malawi Kasupe Community’.

“If a large group of people contribute a few things each, we’ll have a very successful fund raiser.”

A huge THANK YOU for your support.
Margie Bowen-Jones

Year 3 Camp

Year 3 had an overnight excursion to the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen as part of their HSIE program on National Parks and Treehouse Program.  Below are photos of boys enjoying all the indoor/outdoor activities and sports during their two day stay.

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French Breakfast Photos

Year 6 enjoyed a French breakfast of croissants, baguettes and hot chocolate.

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Sesquicentenary Memorbilia – 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’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 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 Book Stand

• 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

Uniform Shop

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 4 Weeks 4 & 5,  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.

Wyvern Sports Draw Term 4 Round 10 – 2nd November, Click here

Sports Results and Match Reports for 26.10.13, Click here

Summer Sports News Term 4, Week 3, 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 4 & 5 , 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 Dates 2013 & 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

Term 4 Calendar

Please find Term 4 Calendar, click here.

P&F News and Events

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES

Last Thursday 17th October, Wyvern P & F held our AGM where Dr Mulford came along to take part in discussions and answer questions about the recent media coverage. We also elected and re-elected a new executive team to take Wyvern forward. As this is my final year at Wyvern I have stepped down from the position of President which I have held for the past 2 years. I would like to take this opportunity to thank every parent, staff member and especially the boys of Wyvern for their support, encouragement and fun while I have been at Wyvern. I could not have done it without all of you making Wyvern Community such a special embracing school.

The new 2014 committee is as follows:

We welcome those new members to the executive and thank the returning members for their commitment.

Also I would like to thank the outgoing members not returning:

• Philip Argy
• Sharne Hogan
• Rebecca Turnbull

THE GREAT WYVERN CUPCAKE

Lock in the date for the Great Wyvern Cupcake afternoon – Friday 15th November. With a little bit of enhancing, we are now coordinating a cupcake decorating competition for all the boys to enter. On Friday afternoon, 15th November at 3.00pm – 5.00pm come out to the gardens of Mary Andrews and each year group will have a table full of edible items to decorate their cup cake. Each year group needs to bring in interesting, edible items to share to create the “Most Creative” cup cake of the year. Photos will be posted on SPACES for judging.

Pizza slices will be available fresh from the oven and Year 6 will be selling their homemade lemonade. So come down and have a play on the new playground, eat cupcakes and pizza and have catch up before the school term ends.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 3-6 Father  & Son Camp at Cockatoo Island – 26th October – Halloween Theme
• The Great Wyvern Cupcake – Friday 15th November – 3.00pm – 5.00pm
• Year 6 Surf Day – Wednesday 13th November
• End of Term for K-2 Students  – Wednesday 4th December
• Prize Giving Day – Thursday 5th December
• End of Term for 3-6 Students – Thursday 5th December

As this will be my last Wyvern News, I would like to thank everyone for the support given to the school and myself over the past 9 years of Wyvern. I have enjoyed every minute; I would like to especially thank the hard work of the executive team that pulled lots of the events together to ensure everything was fun and exciting and on budget.  I will look forward to seeing everyone at the Great Wyvern Cup Cake afternoon and other school events in the future.

Mrs Julie Gigg
0411 240769
djgigg@gmail.com

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

The Victorious Limp

Virtuoso violinist Pinchas Zukerman was giving a master class to a group of young artist who had come to the Aspen Music Festival from the four corners of the world. The auditorium was filled with their peers, distinguished teachers and performers; the atmosphere was electric. To each of the talented performers Zukerman offered friendly advice and encouragement, discussing their playing in detail, and invariably picking up his own violin to demonstrate finer points of technique and interpretation.

Finally came the turn of a young musician who performed brilliantly. When the applause subsided, Zukerman complimented the artist, then walk over to his own violin, caressed it, tucked it under his chin, paused a long moment, and then, without playing a note or uttering a word gently placed it back in its case. Once more, the applause broke out, and this time it was deafening, in recognition of the master, who could pay such a gracious compliment.

After his triple denial of Jesus, what future would have awaited the disciple Peter if he had to depend on my patience, understanding, and compassion? Instead of a shrug, sneer, slap or curse, Jesus responded with the subtlest and most gracious compliment imaginable. He named Peter the leader of the faith community and entrusted him with authority to preach the Good News.

The limping Peter’s betrayal of Jesus, like so many of our own moral relapses and refusals of grace, was not a terminal failure but the occasion for painful personal growth in fidelity.

Mr Peter Morphew
Chaplain

Artist of the Week

K – 2 Artist of the Week

Ramsey Safieh KB

Ramsey looked carefully at the painting of a lily pond by Claude Monet. He was able to collage coloured tissue paper to make a watery background with fish. Ramsey then added 3D lilies, a frog and a dragon fly to complete the work.

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

Achievement Awards and House Points

A Message from Mr Holden

School Leaders 2014

At this time of the term we consider which of our current Year 5 students have the potential to undertake a number of Wyvern student leadership positions for next year. The student school leader selection process is extremely thorough with every staff member and student (Year 3- 6) having some input. We use the following criteria to help us to form our judgments.

Capacity as a Role Model

How the student conducts himself on a day to day basis consistent with the school’s values of respect, care for others and service to the community. Furthermore, how the student participates in all aspects of school life including a strong contribution to co-curricular activities.

Presentation Skills                    

The ability of the student to speak confidently and persuasively to different audiences: e.g. large and small groups of peers and adults, in both formal and informal settings and within prepared and impromptu speaking situations.

Care for Others                           

How the student demonstrates a service ethic and a capacity to think of others: e.g. selfless behaviour, assistance provided to others and the capacity to work as part of a team. In other words, evidence of ‘servant leadership’.

Using these criteria we select a School Captain, two School Vice Captains, School Officers, House Captains and House Vice Captains.

In addition, there are many opportunities for all Year 6 students to take up various monitor roles next year. Information about these will be given to the boys at the start of next year.  It is important to emphasise that all Year 6 students are leaders in the school and therefore should be excellent role models for the rest of the school. As such I have extremely high expectations about their conduct and contribution. A leadership training day for the whole Year 6 cohort is planned in Term 1, 2014.

P and F

At last week’s AGM for Wyvern’s Parents and Friends a new executive committee was elected to be headed up by Mrs Natalie Mina as President. I thank Natalie and her new team for being so willing to make this important contribution to the school community.

Orientation Days

This week students joining the school in 2014 spent a day at Wyvern. Many parents have subsequently commented on the warm welcome extended to their sons by the Wyvern community. I  particularly thank the team of parent volunteers who assisted on the orientation days.

Mr Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House

Celebrating our 1913 Julibee

The College’s Sesquicentenary this year has not been our first big anniversary full of celebrations; nor indeed was our Centenary in 1963. In 1913 the College celebrated in ‘golden’ Jubilee, marking fifty years since it was founded. We are fortunate in having a detailed record of the Jubilee, set out in a special edition of The Newingtonian published at the end of 1913.

While the anniversary of the College’s opening was in July, the Jubilee’s planners ‘felt that the weather at that season was not favourable, least of all for any outdoor function’. Thus the first event, the Jubilee Service, was held on 24 September. The Stanmore Methodist Church, serving as the College’s chapel, was decorated with flags, flowers and ‘festoons of greenery’. This event was primarily for the present boys, who appeared in three divisions: boarders in the ‘historic School uniform’ [in fact, the old blue Cadet uniform], the day boy Cadets in their new khaki uniforms, and ‘the little boys going in their ordinary clothes’. The service was followed by cricket matches and a supper in the evening, ‘and much amusement was given by two groups of boys who had prepared scenes of entertainment for the rest.’

A week later, the Old Newingtonians held their reunion. A dinner in the dining hall, ‘the sitting of which had been remodelled to provide for the unaccustomed size of the company’, was followed by a gathering in the ‘schoolroom’ (now the Prescott Hall). ‘The School colours, flags, ivy ferns, and palms gave a picturesque appearance’, while conspicuous among the decorations were the shields and banners won by the Cadets that year as State and Commonwealth Competition Champions. Instead of ‘Dear Newingtonia’, the Old Boys sang ‘Floreat Newingtonia’, composed by L H Allen (ON 1899) and sung to the tune of ‘Men of Harlech’.

Another week saw the Jubilee Dinner at the Farmer & Co. Café in the City. This event brought together staff and members of the College Council, along with Headmasters of other schools and representatives from the Parliament, the Methodist Church, the Education Department and the University of Sydney. Much of the evening seems to have been taken up with toasts and responses, reported verbatim in the Jubilee Newingtonian. Still more speeches were to have been made, but were prevented by the requirement to close the restaurant at 10 o’clock, ‘to the regret of all present’.

The final event, a garden party, was to have been held on 4 October, but was postponed for a week, due to the arrival in Sydney of the new Australian Fleet, the centenary of which has been celebrated with the International Fleet Review over the past fortnight. The garden party was planned ‘so as to give the mothers, wives and sisters of old and present boys the opportunity of participating’, in contrast to the other, male-dominated events. Hundreds of guests enjoyed refreshments on the Colonnade and elsewhere, while the Newtown band ‘discoursed music in the distance’ and the 1st XI played the ‘I Zingari’ Cricket Club.

The Jubilee was also an opportunity to raise funds to help secure the College’s future. Unlike the fundraising for our Sesquicentenary building projects, the Jubilee Fund was only started in the Jubilee year, with the aim of raising £10,000 over the following three or four years. By the time the Jubilee Newingtonian was published, £7,000 had been raised already.

David Roberts
College Archivist