P&F News and Events

Wyvern Parent Information Night
& Wyvern House Parents & Friends’ Association AGM

Thursday 29th October 2015 at 7:00pm, Wyvern Hall

Keynote Speaker: Julie Maree Wood

Food for Learning – lunch boxes and the best nutrients and foods to keep brains firing and minds engaged.

Julie is a naturopath and nutritionist – nutritionist to the Sydney Kings and author of
‘Feeding Fussy Kids’, ‘4 Week Energy Diet’, ‘The Compete Food Makeover’ and ’60-Second Secrets’

www.juliemareewood.com

Framed Artwork Purchases

Families are invited to purchase their son’s currently framed artworks.  All proceeds directly fund the purchase of new frames for future exhibition of boys’ work at Wyvern.

Click here to purchase your son’s framed artwork.

Young Justice Program

YOUNG JUSTICE DAY 2015 – by Luke Canter 5P

With dark circles around their eyes due to an unusually early start, 10 of our Year 5-6 representatives were given the chance to represent Wyvern House in the Young Justice Program. What is the Young Justice Program, you ask? The Young Justice Program is an annual event held by NSW Young Lawyers, giving selected students from offered schools the opportunity to gain a furthered understanding of social justice, society’s issues and how students can influence others for the better.

WHAT WAS GREAT ABOUT THE WORKSHOP? 

It not only taught us about issues facing society, but indelibly marked in our minds that we can make a difference. It achieved this through giving us the opportunity to think about solutions to complex problems and discuss them with experts in that field.

WHAT WILL WE DO WITH OUR NEW EXPERIENCE? 

The answer: only time will tell. But this workshop has made us much more open to considering these problems; expect some requests to write letters to your local MP soon!

The day started in the picturesque and contemporary NSW Supreme Court’s 13A courtroom, seats strewn about. Schools filed in and we were soon crammed – thoroughly sandwiched between the first and third row. Greeted with an opening address from the NSW Young Lawyers President and Vice President, then the Attorney General, we started the day off. Having agreed to rendezvous at the Law Society of NSW’s training room, we first moved out.

The breakout workshops came soon after. If you wish, there is further information below.

That was the end of the Young Justice program, and we went back to the training room for a debrief session and closing address – but we didn’t go forgotten! Check the NSW Attorney General’s Twitter page!

Health Alert – Whooping Cough

Whooping Cough Information

Dear Parents,

There is an outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) in NSW, mainly affecting school-aged children.

Coughing spreads the infection to others nearby. Whooping cough can spread to anyone at home, including younger brothers and sisters. Whooping cough can be especially dangerous for babies.

Whooping cough starts like a cold and progresses to bouts of coughing that can last for many weeks. The infection can occur even in fully-vaccinated children. Older children may just have a cough that is persistent and may be worse at night.

• Children with these symptoms should see a doctor.
• If your doctor diagnoses whooping cough in your school-aged child, please let the school know and keep your child at home until they have taken 5 days of antibiotics. Keep coughing children away from babies.
• Whooping cough vaccines give good protection against infection but immunity fades with time. Check that all your children are up to date with their vaccines, due at 6 weeks, 4 months, 6 months, 4 years and 12 years of age (offered to all Year 7 students through the NSW school-based vaccination program). A booster is also recommended at 18 months of age.

A booster dose of vaccine is also recommended for adults that are in contact with young children, such as school staff and parents. Pregnant women are recommended to have a booster dose during each pregnancy and this is funded by NSW Health. Those who are new parents or carers of babies should consult their general practitioner about appropriate immunisation.

Your local public health unit can provide advice about whooping cough on 1300 066 055 or visit the NSW Health website http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/whoopingcough/Pages/Information-for-childcare-and-schools.aspx

Wyvern Office

Oshclub – Wyvern’s Before & After School Care Provider

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, Natalya, on 0428 131 700. OSHClub’s head office number is (03) 8564 9000 Click here for the OSHClub Information Flyer.

Newsletter – Term 4 Week 1, click here

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 – Term 4

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

Speech Pathology

• Gladesville Speech Pathology & Learning Centre

Hopalong

• Occupational Therapy for Children

Uniform Shop

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 4 Weeks 2 & 3 Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Order Form, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Summer 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 4 Weeks 2 & 3, Click here

Everyday Menu and Price List, Click here 

Online Ordering Instructions, Click here

Online Ordering FAQs, Click here

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 Wednesday 7 December
Classes commence Monday 10 October
Annual Prize Giving 3-6 – Wednesday 7 December

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

Sport

Wyvern Sport Draw Term 4 – Round 8, Click here

Sports Newsletter Term 4, Week 1, Click here

Sporting Venue Addresses, Click here

2015 Sports Handbook, Click here

Next Two Weeks

Have you Forgotten to Place a Lunch Order?

Dear Parents,

When ordering your son’s recess/lunch orders online please ensure that you do this before the cut-off time of 8.45am each day to ensure that your son gets his lunch order. If you order after the cut-off time of 8.45am his order will not be processed.

Please note that no late orders will be accepted by the Tuckshop and no money will be loaned out. There are no exceptions.

In the event that your son does not have any lunch or recess with him he will be given a sandwich/es of either vegemite, jam or cheese. These sandwiches are free of charge.

Thank you for your consideration and attention to this matter.

Kind regards

Wyvern Office

Faith Matters

LEARNING TO BE CONTENT

Whilst much of the world lives with and in poverty our society is largely one of excess upon excess. In a recent magazine article Jane Hammerslough tells how her family moved into a sparsely furnished rental house while their home was being renovated. Instead of missing what they’d left behind, surprisingly, they were liberated! Upon returning home they were overwhelmed by the utter excess of stuff, and gave much of it away. She concludes ‘When enough’s always just a little more … you don’t have room for the truly great things in life’. The message isn’t new; Solomon said ‘The abundance of a rich man permits him no sleep’.

But freedom from anxiety is more than just uncluttered closets. It’s a firm conviction that what you do have is a gift from God, and that it’s meant to be shared with others. Contentment simply frees you to enjoy what He’s provided. So with that in mind keep the following principles before you: buy things for their usefulness, not their status. Beware of anything that produces an addiction in you. Make a habit of giving things away. Learn to enjoy things without having to own them, or be owned by them. 

The Bible says God will “give you all you need … if you live for Him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern” (Matthew 6:33). When your contentment is based on status or possessions, it can be taken away in an instant. But when it’s based on your relationship with Jesus, nothing, absolutely nothing can rob you of it!

Peter Morphew
Chaplain

Clubs & Co-curricular at Wyvern 2015 – Term 4

Dear Parents,

Click here for the Clubs and Co-curricular at Wyvern 2015 – Term 4.

Achievement Awards & 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.

NEW ZEALAND RUGBY AND SOCCER TOUR
During the spring break Mr Wilson, Mr Brunton, Mr Hazleton 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 thank our staff who accompanied the tour for looking after the boys so well.

2016 CLASS ALLOCATION
The process for allocating student to their 2016 classes is well underway. It is my intention to inform you of your son’s new 2016 class before the end of this term. Boys will have the opportunity to meet their new teacher on “One-Up Morning” on 3rd December. Please note that the deadline for parent input into the process has now passed and unfortunately, as such, I cannot consider any further requests.

NO SPORT ON MONDAY
Due to the swimming program in Term 4 there will only be sports training for Year 3 –Year 6 on Wednesday afternoons.  Boys in Year 3-6 may wear their PE uniform to school on this day. Note, there is no Monday sports training this term.

END OF THE DAY
The end of the school day is a very busy time, and for safety and security reasons we do request for parents not to enter the school building (unless they have a specific appointment) but rather wait for their sons in the designated area (Playground A). Also, parents should not access the building via foot, through the car park entry. Thank you for your co-operation with this matter.

PREMIER’S MEDAL
Luke Canter from Year 5 has recently been awarded a Premier’s medal for achieving the State’s highest mark in the ICAS Writing assessment. Well done to Luke for this very significant recognition.

Finally, I wish the Year 3 students and staff a very successful two day school camp at Narrabeen Sport and Recreation Centre next week. Such activities present wonderful learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House