Rugby Season Launch Luncheon

You are invited to join us in the Presentation of official jerseys to our AAGPS competition 1st XV, 2nd XV and 3rd XV teams at the 2014 Rugby Season Launch

Year 6 Camp Photos

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OSHClub – Wyvern’s Before & 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.

For OSHClub Newsletter Term 2 – Week 1, click here.

Kind regards
OSHClub Team

Wyvern Uniform Shop

Winter Items Available from the Uniform Shop – get in before the rush!

Winter blazers, long sleeve shirts and shorts just arrived. Come in and buy before end of term rush!

Long sleeve Midford shirts reduced from $30 to $15 in sizes 5, 14, 16 and 18.

We are now stocking for rugby:

• Protective headgear, sizes small/medium (made by Paladin which is high quality IRB approved).
• Mouth guards

Second Hand Clothing

Please find attached Wyvern’s Second Hand Clothing Price List.  No orders will be taken for the Second Hand Clothing Pool. If you wish to purchased an item you will need to go into the shop to do so. Click here for Second Hand Clothing Price List

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 2 Weeks 2 and 3,  Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Winter Price List 2014, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Order Form, Click here

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

Achievement Awards and House Points

House Points

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.

Wvyern Sports Draw – Round 1, Click here

Sporting Venue Addresses, Click here

2014 Sports Handbook, Click here

Flyers in Bookstand

Tuckshop

• Everyday Tuckshop Menu

Martial Arts

• Kung Fu Action at Wyvern

Co-curricular

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

Tuckshop News, 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 2 Weeks 2 and 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 Dates 2014 & 2015

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
Wyvern Staff PD Day (Student Free Day) – Friday 6 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 DATES 2015

TERM ONE
Thursday 29 January to Thursday 2 April
Classes commence Thursday 29 January
10 week term followed by a 2 week break

TERM TWO
Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June
Anzac Day Public Holiday – Monday 27 April
Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday – Monday 8 June
10 week term followed by a 2 week break (for 2015 only)

TERM THREE
Tuesday 14 July to Friday 18 September
10 week term followed by a 3 week break (for 2015 only)

TERM FOUR
Monday 12 October to Tuesday 8 December
Annual Prize Giving 3-6 – Tuesday 8 December

P & F News and Events

Hello!

That went quickly didn’t it? Admittedly, I had a bad case of Mondayitis this week after taking off the three days for the extra-extra-long weekend and we all struggled to get back into the routine on Monday morning. I do hope everyone had a great break and it seems like most of Sydney caught at least a glimpse of the Royal Family.

Speaking of family, the Mother’s Day breakfast and gift distribution is next week, on Friday morning. I wonder if my hints hit the mark… Plans for the breakfast are going along swimmingly and it will no doubt be another fun morning and great event thanks to the volunteer mums in Year 3 who are organising it. It would be wonderful if most mums could make it – even to pop in for a few minutes before attending to the other responsibilities we have on the day.

Our Term 2 P&F meeting is on Thursday, 15 May, from 7.00pm -8.30pm. We have a very important keynote presentation, which is about the boys’ social and emotional development. Mr Holden will also be providing us with an update on the school’s anti-bullying policy and building plans.

The NSW Parents’ Council Awards for Excellence program recognise the hard work and dedication by principals, parents and parents’ associations in non-government schools. Nominations for 2014 are open and you can view previous recipients of the Awards here. The 2014 Awards will be presented on Friday June 13, 2014 at AGM.

Until next time, be well and happy

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

 Dates for your diary

• Friday 2 May – Kindy and Year 5 Parents’ social events, 3 Weeds Hotel
• Thursday 8 May –  Mothers’ Day gift distribution
• Friday 9 May – Mothers’ Day Breakfast, 7.30am – 9.00am
• Thursday 15 May – Term 2 P&F Meeting, Wyvern Hall, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
• Saturday 24 May – Wyvern Music Weekend,1.00pm – 4.00pm
• Sunday 25 May – Wyvern Music Weekend, 9.00am – 3.30pm
• Christmas in July parents’ social event, Friday, 7.00pm – 11.00pm
• Kindy mums meet at Paper Cup every Wednesday and Friday morning at 8.15am

Next Two Weeks

Faith Matters

What can I do?

In the light of all the human tragedies around the world it is easy to be overwhelmed and feel as though we can’t do anything because the problems are too great.

During WWII, while visiting a missionary school outside Tibet, Bob Pierce noticed a little girl on the steps. She was malnourished, ragged, and her eyes revealed a lifetime of suffering. When he asked about her, one of the teachers said, “Oh, she sits there every day. She wants to attend school but we’ve no room.” Troubled, Pierce replied, “Can’t you make room for just one more?” The teacher replied, “We’ve made room for ‘just one more’ so often that our food’s stretched to the limit. We’ve got to draw the line somewhere.” Refusing to accept this brutal reality, Pierce exclaimed, “A child needing help shouldn’t be turned away. Why isn’t something being done?” Quietly the teacher picked the little girl up, plunked her in Pierce’s arms, and asked, “What are you going to do about it?” That day Bob Pierce reached into his pocket to buy rice for one little girl and it led to the founding of – World Vision!

When you don’t look at suffering, walking past it becomes easier until eventually you don’t notice. The Bible says that when Jesus, “Saw the crowds, he had compassion on them.” Looking at the needs around you can sometimes be overwhelming but, remember, they come one person at a time. Because you can’t do everything doesn’t mean you can’t do something. Is there anything you can do?

Peter Morphew
Chaplain

A Message from Mr Holden

A warm welcome back to Term 2; I hope you were able to enjoy a relaxing break. Term 2 promises to be a very active few weeks for boys, parents and teachers.

In week 3 of this term students in Years 3 and Year 5 take part in the National Assessment Program in Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). Whilst we do see these assessments as an important opportunity to gather useful information about student and school attainment, we also do all we can to maintain a balanced approach in the lead up to the testing period as well as during the tests. We have a very strong view that the tests should ‘shed light’ rather than ‘generate heat’, as such, a balanced and pastorally focused approach is essential.

The first round of winter sport commences this Saturday. I thank all the coaches and support staff for their hard work over the last few weeks of coaching and team allocation. I urge parents to read through the following document that outlines our responsibilities under the IPSHA Code of Conduct.

I thank you in advance for your positive role modelling of essential qualities we aim to instil such as, sportsmanship, camaraderie and respect for others. For any specific questions about our Football, Rugby or Tennis programs please contact :

• Ian Crook – Newington Director of Football, icrook@newington.nsw.edu.au
• Ben Marion – Newington Director of Rugby, bmanion@newington.nsw.edu.au
• Greg Royle – Director of Tennis, groyle@newington.nsw.edu.au

Finally, many congratulations to our Cross Country Team who competed at the IPSHA Cross Country Carnival late last term. Their team and individual performances were superb. Particularly well done to Bililign Robertson who ran second in his age division as well as Nicholas Venetoulis and Fletcher Jakes who also qualified for the CIS carnival.

Mr Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House

All Co-curricular (Before & After School

Please click here for the 2014 Co-curricular Activities at Wyvern – Term 2

Chess:
https://spaces.newington.nsw.edu.au/wyvern/chess/pages/437-years-1-6-chess-coaching-sign-up

Robotics:
https://spaces.newington.nsw.edu.au/wyvern/robotics/articles/3713-robocup-entries-now-open

Swim Squad, Rugby Skills, Kung Fu Action, FAST Football:
https://spaces.newington.nsw.edu.au/wyvern/sport/pages/589-extra-sport-activities

Drawing Club:
Year 6 Drawing Skills Class

Film Club – full

ICT Clubs – full