Tennis Holiday Camp

Tennis Holiday Camp Registration Form, click here

Carols on the Oval

Greek Language Classes at Wyvern 2014

Dear Newington Parents,

Greek Language classes will be changing from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday afternoon in 2014.

Wyvern boys from Year 1 to Year 6 (you do not have to be Greek to attend) are invited to enroll in Greek language classes held at Wyvern on Thursday afternoons from 3.15pm – 5.35pm throughout all 4 terms.

The classes are taught by experienced and qualified teachers, and are organised by Wyvern parents, all working under the authority of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia – Parish of Sutherland.

Enrolments may be received at the start of any term, and are $90 per term for each boy.

Class sizes are kept to a maximum of about 10 boys, and we presently have 3 classes.

Any sisters of Wyvern boys are also invited to enroll in these classes.

Parents interested in enrolling their (son(s) in these Greek language classes should contact:

Cleo Litsas (Parent Year 3) on: Mobile 0405 822 262, or email cleo.litsas@optusnet.com.au

OSH Club Holiday Program

For OSH Club December and January Holiday Programs, click here

Newington Buses: Change to 560 Route

Former ROZELLE 560 School Special

The 560 School Special which originates from Leichhardt Depot has had its first and last stop of the route changed to Gladstone Park at Balmain.

The bus will now leave from Gladstone Park at 7:18am and travel along Darling Street to Victoria Road. From there the route is the same as before. The service will finish back at Gladstone Park in the afternoon around 4.00pm. All the new information can be found on the Transport Insite.

Year 5 French Breakfast

Year 5 enjoyed a French breakfast of croissants, baguettes and hot chocolate.

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Important Dates for 2014

Dear Parents

Below is a list of important term dates 2014.

State Transit Bus & Rail Passes for 2014

A reminder that all Year 2 students entering Year 3 in 2014 and all Year 6 students entering Year 7 in 2014 must complete a new Blue Application Form.  Forms are available from Wyvern office. All other year groups are not required to re apply. 2014 passes will be issued to students when received early next year.

Sausage Sizzle Day

Donut Day

School Fee Arrangements for 2014

School Fees

Dear Parents,

Please click on the link below for Important Information regarding  fee payment arrangements in 2014

http://insites.newington.nsw.edu.au/newingtonforms/

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

Seed Sports Sprint Cricket and Multi Sports Clinics

Flyers in Bookstand

• Kung Fu Action at Wyvern

Tennis

• Friday After School Tennis at Newington

Swimming

• 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

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 Results and Match Reports for 16 November,  Click here

Summer Sports News Term 4, Week 7, Click here

AFL Summer Skills, Click here

Seed Sports Spring Cricket Clinics, Click here

Seed Sports Multi-Sports & Activities, Click here

Sporting Venue Addresses, Click here

2013 Sports Handbook, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 4 Weeks 8 & 9,  Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Summer Price List 2014, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Order Form, Click here

Tuckshop Menu, Roster & 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 8 & 9 , 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

The Salvation Army Christmas Tree

Please support the Salvation Army in their efforts to ensure that needy families receive gifts at Christmas Time.

Dear Parents,

On Friday morning Wyvern’s Christmas Tree will be erected in the school’s front foyer. As part of the SRC initiative each year we ask Wyvern families to support this cause by donating a gift to a needy family.  All gifts should be visible and wrapped in clear cellophane paper and labelled either boy/girl and for what age group. This allows for easy identification. Gifts should be left under the Christmas Tree. In the past, our students have taken pride in giving to those who are less fortunate. The Salvation Army will hand these gifts out to needy families so that they too can celebrate Christmas on Christmas Day. Please give generously so that these families feel special.

From the SRC

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 & Events

End of Year Message, 2013

Only nine school days left. It’s hard to believe that the holiday season has arrived again. This past year we have seen and experienced a variety of achievements and successes right across all the year groups and in every part of the school and we are ending the Sesquicentenary year with brighter, and bigger boys than we started it with. We all have much to be proud of and grateful for.

Congratulations to the Year 6 boys. We wish you all the very best and hope that you are as confident about your move to high school as you should be. You’re lucky to have progressed through your primary years at Wyvern House and I hope you continue to be lucky in the pursuit of your dreams. You will have, as you’ve just had, first-class teachers, programs and facilities to prepare you for the next stage of your life.

For those of us still at Wyvern House next year, One-Up Day will be on Tuesday, 3 December and should be great fun for the boys. The Uniform Shop will be open from 8.00am-11.00am and 2.30pm-3.30pm for parents who want to get ahead of the new year uniform rush.

If you can’t make it to the Uniform Shop by the end of the term and need a fitting for your boy(s), we will also be opening the Uniform Shop before Term 1 2014 starts from 7.30am-11:00am on both Thursday, 23 January and Friday, 24 January 2014.

I spent a bit of time thanking people in my previous note, so this time I will keep it short and send a blanket thank you to every parent, carer, friend and family member who has volunteered for the school this year. Wyvern House would not have the same community spirit without you.

The most special thanks of all go to the staff of Wyvern House. We are blessed to have such caring and capable people looking after our children.

Events to Launch 2014

• Welcome Picnic – Saturday, 25 January, 2.00pm -4.00pm – For Flyer,  click here
• Welcome Cocktail Party – Friday, 7 February, 6.00pm – 9.00pm – For Flyer, click here

Educational website

• Check out this new website from ABC for years 3-10. Splash! has great videos, games and educational resources for students, parents and teachers: http://splash.abc.net.au/home

I do hope you enjoy the opportunity to recharge the batteries and change the routine, which hopefully includes more sleeping in or at least staying in your pyjamas until later in morning. So, with a New Year full of promise ahead of us, I wish you a very Merry Christmas, happy holidays and all the best for 2014.

I do hope to see you at the Welcome Picnic, the Welcome Cocktail Party or hopefully, both.

Until next time, be well and happy.

Natalie Mina
President Wyvern P&F
natalie.mina@accenture.com; 0414 850 455

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

Robert Louis Stevenson the famous author of books such as ‘Treasure Island’, ‘Kidnapped’ and ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ also penned many prayers. Here is a Christmas prayer that he wrote which you may wish think upon and use over the Christmas break.

God, our loving Father,
help us to remember the birth of Jesus,
that we may share in the song of angels,
the gladness of the shepherds and
the wisdom of the wise men.

Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world.
Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings
and teach us to be merry with clean hearts.

May Christmas morning make us happy to be your children
and the Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts,
forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

Mr Peter Morphew
Chaplain

Artist of the Week

K – 2 Artist of the Week

James Gestakovski – 2F

James thought about symbols for Summer in his Japanese Hokusai styled print. He included a path leafy trees and flying birds to give the idea of a sunshiny day.

Mrs Debbie Bourke
K-2 Art Teacher

Years 3-6 Artist of the Week

Alessio Cordaro – 6B

A wonderful Gyotaku print. This fish print was used to make the scales of the ‘Wyvern’ Sculptures.  Alessio’s was so precise, it was framed instead.

Ms Meredith Buining
3-6 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

House Points

A Message from Mr Holden

As we enter the final stages of a very busy term I commend Wyvern students for their ongoing enthusiasm and energy. Our upper primary students have recently enjoyed excursions to various locations and pleasingly the feedback from members of the public about their conduct is very positive. As our Year 6 students start to look forward to their next phase of schooling they can be very proud of the excellent reputations they will leave behind at Wyvern.

I wish to draw your attention to two important events taking place before the end of term. On Sunday 1 December ‘Carols on the Oval’ will take place at the Senior School. You are warmly invited to join the College community for this festive occasion from 7.30pm. Parking will be provided for early birds as will seating for the elderly. Otherwise please do bring rugs and cushions for our Carol service. Our Wyvern Prep Choir will be participating in this event.

On 3rd December students in our current Kindergarten through to Year 5 will spend 2 hours with their class teacher for next year. This is an excellent way for initial contact to be made and for next year’s relationships to be built. It also means that the start of 2014 gets off to a very smooth start.

Finally, this year’s Annual Wyvern Prize Giving for students in Years 3 -6 will take place in Centenary Hall on Thursday 5 December at 9:00am. Students are asked to meet their class teachers at the Senior School in the area outside the Music Center next to Centenary Hall no later than 8:30am wearing their summer uniform minus black cap. Following Prize Giving we invite parents and students to join Wyvern staff for morning tea in the Sesquicentenary Quadrangle area at the very end of the driveway.

Whilst we take the opportunity to award a number of prizes for outstanding achievement, Prize Giving is primarily an opportunity for the Wyvern community to mark and celebrate a most positive year. As such, this event is a compulsory activity for all students in Years 3-6. Families with students in K-2 are most welcome to attend. The end of the ceremony marks the official start of the summer break.

Mr Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern