Wvyern Women’s Fitness Training at Newington

Term 3 Calendar

Please click here for the Term 3 Calendar

School Zones and Parking Offences

Artist of the Week

K – 2 Artists of the Week

This week’s Artists of the Week are Oscar Shaw (2H) and Zachary Messis (1P). Oscar thought about how artists can show movement in their art works. He used the idea of repetition to complete a collaged action figure. Zachary remembered information about warm and cool colours and how they can play tricks on your eye. Cool colours look as if they are receding and warm colours look as if they are coming forward. He  made a work demonstrating this effect based on Wassily Kandinsky’s ‘Concentric Circles’ painting.

Oscar Shaw                                            Zachary Messis                                                                

Debbie Bourke
K-2 Art Teacher

3 – 6 Artists of the Week

Last term Year 5 completed their masks exploring cultural identity and design. This artwork was an extended process where the students explored masks from different cultures and combined images and designs to make a unique mask. Students used plaster bandage as a sculptural tool and were able to manipulate it into various shapes and designs. They were then able to paint and decorate the mask with other materials. It was interesting to see the differences between the mask they designed in their VAPDs and the masks that eventuated. This problem solving process meant that Year 5 had to adopt a flexible growth mindset when completing this project.

Well done to these boys who are artists of the week:

Noah Sherratt                                             Luca Di Cristo                                    James McGregor

Nicholas Venetoulis                                                                                                                           

Meredith Buining
3-6 Art Teacher

Proposed Uniform Change – Tracksuit

In order to help with planning uniform purchases in the future, please be advised that the Wyvern tracksuit will change to be in line with the Senior school tracksuit.  As of mid Term 3, new tracksuits will be available for purchase in the Uniform Shop. There will be an 18 month ‘change over’ period where either tracksuit may be worn. From the commencement of 2017, it will be compulsory to wear the new tracksuit.

Term Dates 2016

TERM ONE

Thursday 28 January to Friday 8 April
Classes commence Thursday 28 January
SPD Day – No Students – Thursday 24 March 
Good Friday Public Holiday – 25 March
Easter Monday Public Holiday – 28 March
11 week term followed by a 2 week break

TERM TWO

Tuesday 26 April to Friday 24 June
Classes commence Tuesday 26 April
Anzac Day Public Holiday – Monday 25 April
SPD Day – No Students – Friday 10 June
Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday – Monday 13 June
9 week term followed by a 3 week break

TERM THREE

Monday 18 July to Friday 23 September
Classes commence Monday 18 July
10 week term followed by a 2 week break

TERM FOUR

Monday 10 October to Thursday 8 December
Classes commence Monday 10 October
Annual Prize Giving 3-6 – Thursday 8 December

Term Dates 2015

Each year much thought goes into term dates to ensure the most appropriate balance across the year with a focus on the boys’ learning from Kindergarten to Year 12. This process, conducted by the College’s Senior Executive, takes many hours to ensure all options are considered. By now, you have probably realised that next year we have only a 2 week break between Terms 2 and 3 and a 3 week break between Terms 3 and 4.

Every year the calendar gets challenged by a number of factors. They include when Australia Day lands, when Easter lands, not wanting to start too early when it is hot, not wanting to finish too early at the end of the year with working parents, ensuring state school holidays coincide with our holidays, getting a balance of days between each Semester right (the aim is for 92 in one and 93 in the other), and finally getting maximum time possible for Year 12 for Terms 1, 2 and 3.

This balance is illustrated in the following summary:

2014 – Semester 1: 92 and Semester 2: 93

2015 – Semester 1: 93 and Semester 2: 92 (based on 3 week break between Terms 3 and 4)

2016 – Semester 1: 92 and Semester 2: 93

2017 – Semester 1: 93 and Semester 2: 92

Given the unusual situation of 2015, if we had a 3 week break between Terms 2 and 3 it would have resulted in 88 days in Semester 1 and 97 days in Semester 2 and Year 12 would have effectively lost a week.

It is important to understand that each school has different organisational and learning structures and requirements, thus the difference between other independent schools next year.

Please note that the change in holidays is only for 2015.  In 2016 we will return to a 3 week holiday break between Terms 2 and 3.

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
Classes commence Monday 20 April
Staff PD Day – No Students – Friday 5 June
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
Classes commence 14 July
Staff PD Day – No Students – Monday 13 July
10 week term followed by a 3 week break (for 2015 only)

TERM FOUR

Monday 12 October to Tuesday 8
Classes commence Monday 12 October
Annual Prize Giving 3-6 – Tuesday 8 December

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.

Oshclub Program 1

Oshclub Program 2

Kind regards
OSHClub Team

Flyers in Bookstand

Martial Arts

• Kung Fu Action at Wyvern

Clubs and Co-curricular Activities at Wyvern

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

Football

• Football Skills Development – Term 3

Rugby

• Rugby Skills – Term 3

Speech Pathology

• Gladesville Speech Pathology & Learning Centre

Hopalong

• Occupational Therapy for Children

Wvyern Biennale

The Wyvern Biennale will held from 29th July to 31st July 2015 at the Concordia Gallery, 221-235 Stanmore Road, Stanmore. 

Uniform Shop

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 3 Weeks 2 and 3 Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Order Form, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Winter Price List 2015, Click here

Tuckshop Menu, Roster & Online Ordering

Dear Parents,

As a parent volunteer working in the Tuckshop can you please make sure that you adhere to the rules and regulations regarding appropriate footwear – closed in footwear with a rubber grip sole (ideally leather trainers). No sandals, thongs, open toe shoes or fabric trainers (fabric shoes may bring bacteria) may be worn.

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 click here for the Spotless Food Safety Information for Volunteers Guidelines

Tuckshop Menu and Roster for Term 3 Weeks 2 and 3, Click here

Everyday Menu and Price List, Click here  

Online Ordering Instructions, Click here

Online Ordering FAQs, Click here

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 summer 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 – Click here

Wyvern Sport Newsletter Term 3 – Week 1, Click here

Sporting Venue Addresses, Click here

2015 Sports Handbook, Click here

Next Two Weeks

Faith Matters

With yet another Greek financial crisis and recent tumbling markets in China in the news, some people are finding it difficult to discern in what to invest. But really it’s a no-brainer.

Think back to your best moments: your highest highs, your greatest victories, your most daunting obstacles overcome. How many happened to you alone? Very few, right? When you understand that being connected to others is one of life’s greatest joys, you realise that life’s best comes when we invest in solid relationships. Of the people you know, who seems to enjoy life more – the negative, suspicious and anti-social? Hardly! The Scrooges of life don’t enjoy much of anything.

Jesus summed life up like this: “Love the Lord…with all your heart…Love your neighbour as yourself.” People who love God and love people on the whole, tend to live joyfully as they experience love in return. If you love God and people you’ll find friends wherever you go. And you’ll get further in life too!

Natural talent, intelligence, a wonderful education – none of these guarantees success. Something else is needed: the sensitivity to understand that we all crave love because God made us in his image as relational beings. So, if you want more out of life, start investing in even more deep relationships!

Peter Morphew
Chaplain

Clubs & Co-curricular at Wyvern 2015 – Term 3

Dear Parents,

Click here for the Clubs and Co-curricular at Wyvern 2015 – Term 3.

Achievement Awards & House Points

House Points

A Message from Mr Holden

Welcome back to Term 3. I hope you were able to enjoy some ‘down time’ over this recent break. This term is again a very full one with many exciting learning activities and events to look forward to including our Biannual Art Exhibition, Book Week, an inaugural Wyvern Maths Week and the Stage 3 Musical which this year is ‘The Pirates of Penzance’. A detailed Term 3 calendar is included in this newsletter, plus we will provide regular updates about all events via Spaces.

Parent Teacher Meetings

A quick reminder that there is an opportunity for parents to meet their son’s class teacher and specialist teaching staff on Tuesday 4th August, 3:30pm – 6:30pm or Thursday 6th August, 3:30pm – 6:30pm. This is a good opportunity to review the year so far and reset learning goals for the remainder of the year. This will be available online tomorrow Friday 17th July 2015. Please use the online booking procedure to book your appointment time by following the instructions below:

Booking Parent Teacher Interviews through Community Admin

• Log into SPACES
• Hover over ‘go to’ in the top right-hand corner of the screen
• Click on ‘Community Admin’
• Click on the ‘interview’ tab at the top of the page
• Select appropriate timeslots for Classroom Teacher and Specialist Teachers if you wish
• Siblings will be listed on the right-hand side of the page to allow you to book appointments for each boy

Once selected, you have the option to print your appointments.

Disruption to Parking in Surrounding Streets of Wyvern

Marrickville Council has advised they will commence constructing a replacement retaining wall in Montague Gardens commencing next week for approximately 4-5 weeks.  Parking on Merchant and Cambridge Street will be affected. Please be considerate of our neighbours during this time and ensure you leave adequate time to find alternative parking when delivering and picking up your son from school. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.

Finally, well done to a number of Wyvern boys who competed in the annual Sydney Inter-schools’ Snowsports Championships at Thredbo over the recent break. Special congratulations to Flynn Gannon who achieved gold medals for both of his snowboarding events, Will Rumi who finished 5th in the Snowboard Giant Slalom and also to Toby Phillips who along with these boys has qualified for the NSW State Championships to be held in August.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House