Traffic Update

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please be aware that Marrickville Council does enforce traffic regulations in relation to school zones.  Please be considerate of our neighbours at all times when entering and leaving the school premises.

Lucy Hawking – Author Talk at Wyvern

Lucy Hawking, author and journalist, is visiting Australia to host an evening talk at the Opera House on April 26^th where her father Stephen Hawking will appear live by video link from Cambridge University. However, on Thursday April 23^rd, we will welcome Lucy Hawking to Wyvern! Lucy will speak to the boys in Years 4 to 6 about her George Greenby series of books which she co-wrote with her father. These adventure stories, featuring George Greenby, aim to explain complex science to readers through dramatic storytelling. If you wish to purchase these books, please complete this order form and return it to the Library by Monday April 20^th.

Joanne Barnes
Teacher Librarian

Newtown Fire Brigade visit Year 1

Newtown Fire Brigade visited Year 1 boys at Wyvern to talk about Fire Safety and people who help us in our community.

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Class and Portrait School Photos

Dear Parents,

Class and Portrait school photos were distributed to your son’s classroom yesterday, 1st April 2015. These photos will be invoiced to your stage account.

Wyvern Office

Term 2 Calendar 2015

For the Term 2 Calendar 2015, click here

Seeds Sports – Multi-Sports and Activity Flyer

For the Seed Sports Multi-Sports and Activity Flyer, click here

Beginner Water Polo Clinics

For the Beginner Water Polo Clinics Flyer, click here

Literature Festival

For information about the 2015 Newington College Literature Festival events happening at Wyvern, please click here.

Joanne Barnes
Teacher Librarian

P&F News and Events

Hello!

WoW! What a great night! Nearly two hundred mums attended our ‘Women of Wyvern’ dinner and by all accounts – and the energy in the room – we had a great time! Even my three-minute welcome speech seemed to take up too much time for mums wanting to get the evening started. It was indeed wonderful to see everyone having a lovely evening with friends and even making new friends.

I’d like to say a huge thank you to Sally Hassen (Year 4 and 6) who put such a great effort into organising the evening and making it as successful as it was. I also want to extend a special thank you to the Dedes family who took extra special care of our group at their wonderful venue, Dedes on the Wharf. We’ve already started planning for next year and I’m very excited about our plans!

The Mother’s Day gift catalogue is out and there is a great selection of gifts ranging from $15 to $65. Definitely something for everyone and I have got my eye on a few things so had better get those hints dropped soon. The items will be on display in the front office window, which is very handy for selecting colours and scents (and getting, or hinting about, the right gift!). Order forms are due at the front office by Monday, 27 April 2015 and, in the interest of placing orders in time for distribution, late orders can’t be accepted.

This year, our Mother’s Day breakfast will again take place on the Friday morning before Mother’s Day, which is 8 May. This year the breakfast ends with the beginning of The Literature Festival 2015 Book Character Parade – two birds one stone and all that. Every student who dresses up in a costume to support the ‘Room to Read’ organisation will receive a small prize provided by the P&F.

Finally, please note that the keynote presentation at our Term 2 P&F meeting is about Wyvern’s gifted and talented program, and will be presented by Mr Baker and Mr Brayley. Mr Holden will also give us an update about the new Wyvern Flexible Learning Space and other initiatives in the school.

Easter is my favourite time of year and I’m so looking forward to it. Enjoy the break and hopefully wonderful sunny and crisp autumn weather, which I expect to find down the coast.

Until next time, be well and happy

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

FORWARD P&F DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

TERM TWO
Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June
20 April – Classes commence
May 5 – Mother’s Day Gift Distribution
May 8 – Mother’s Day Breakfast
May 14 – P&F Exec Meeting (Newington Inn) – keynote
June 5 – Staff PD Day – no students
June 8 – Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
June 11 – P&F General Meeting (Wyvern Hall)
June 19 – 21 – 3-5 Father & Son Camp (Berry Sport & Rec Camp) 

TERM THREE
Tuesday 14 July to Friday 18 September
10 week term followed by a 3 week break (for 2015 only)
13 July – Staff PD Day
14 July – Classes commence
August 13 – P&F Exec Meeting (Newington Inn)
August 21 – 23 – K-2 Father & Son Camp (Yarramundi)
September 2 – Father’s Day Gift Distribution
September 4 – Father’s Day Breakfast
September 5 – Back to Newington Day
September 10 – P&F General Meeting (Wyvern Hall)

Mother’s Day Gifts Order Form

Please click here for the Mother’s Day Gift Order Form.

Please return order forms to the Wyvern Office by 27th April. Late orders cannot be accepted.

Wyvern P&F

Wyvern Parents and Friends’ Mother’s Day Breakfast

This event is hosted by the Wyvern Parents & Friends’ Association to celebrate all the special mothers and grandmothers of our Wyvern boys.

NOTE: Boys should not attend the breakfast unless they are accompanied by a parent, carer or adult as there is no teacher supervision provided. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.

Click here for the Mother’s Day Breakfast Flyer – you must complete the RSVP and return to either Wyvern Office or email Vicky Grillakis grillakis@optusnet.com.au or Monica Baird monica@justinbaird.com by 28 April

Wyvern P&F

Term Dates 2016

TERM DATES 2016

TERM ONE

Thursday 28 January to Friday 8 April
Classes commence Thursday 28 January
11 week term followed by a 2 week break
SPD Day – Thursday 24 March
Good Friday Public Holiday – 25 March
Easter Monday Public Holiday – 28 March

TERM TWO

Tuesday 26 April to Friday 24 June
Classes commence Tuesday 26 April
Anzac Day Public Holiday – Monday 25 April
SPD Day – Friday 10 June – No students
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 – Friday 5 June  – No students
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 – 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 Holiday Program

Please click here for OSHClub’s Holiday Program

OSHCLUB – 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.

For OSHClub Newsletter Term 1 – Week 10, click here

Oshclub Program 1

Oshclub Program 2

Kind regards
OSHClub Team

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 Kylie Ann Mayer at kylieann@mayhemcorp.com.au

To download the crested ware catalogue and price list  click here

To view the crested ware page on the public website, click here

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

Holiday Camp Flyers

• Beginner Water Polo Clinics
• Newington College Holiday Rugby Clinics
• Seed Sports Multi-Sports & Activities

Uniform Shop

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 2 Week s 1 and 2 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 2 Weeks 1 and 2, 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.

April Holiday Camps:

Wyvern Sport Newsletter, Week 10, click here

For the Newington College Holiday Rugby Clinics Flyer, click here

For the Beginner Water Polo Clinics Flyer, click here

For the Seed Sports Multi-Sports and Activity Flyer, click here

Sporting Venue Addresses, Click here

2015 Sports Handbook, Click here

Next Two Weeks

Clubs and Co-curricular at Wyvern 2015

Dear Parents,

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

Artist of the Week

Years K – 2 Artists of the Week

This week’s Artists of the Week are Edward Armstrong-Bailey (1W) and Charles Auld (1W). Edward cut, collaged and layered tracing paper and black and brown paper to give the idea of  Mt Fuji on a foggy day. Charles experimented with the watercolour techniques of ‘painting over wet paper, dry brush and bleeding’ as well  light and dark lines, to paint a scene with Mt Fuji. Fantastic effort from both Year 1 boys.

Edward Armstrong-Bailey 1W

Charles Auld 1W

Debbie Bourke
K-2 Art Teacher

Years 3 – 6 Artists of the Week

Year 3

Year 3 were lucky enough to hold a showcase last week. Students had been looking at lines and shapes in John Olsen’s work. After observing a variety of his works based on frogs, students completed a brush and ink work that imitated the watery lines and exaggerated shapes of his frogs. Well done to all Year 3 for their hard work making this painting.

Callum Claringbold Brown 3G

Olivier Maraldo 3G

Year 4

Year 4 completed their ‘Can Cars’ based around their study of installation artist, Simryn Gill. Students observed car logos, numbers, and designs to create interesting and unique machines.

James Gestakovski 4V

Year 5

Year 5 completed their ‘Identity and Pop Art’ mashups last week. This was a long project with many small parts that made up the whole. Well done to the new boys who have been listening, observing and managing their way around the art classroom.

Harry Colhoun 5D

Sebastian Natoli 5B

Meredith Buining
3-6 Art Teacher

Achievement Awards and House Points

House Points

A Message from Mr Holden

After an exceptionally busy 10 weeks, Term 1 will come to a close at the end of the school day today. In many ways the first term is the most important time of the school year. Expectations are set, routines established and relationships between teachers and students are formed. I have been very pleased to see these elements combine, which has meant that productive and enjoyable learning has been foremost in all we do at Wyvern.

I thank parents who have made time in your busy schedules to attend our Year Group Learning Showcases this term. We really enjoy showing your sons in action and in turn the boys benefit hugely from the interest you show in their learning.

I am delighted to mention some exceptional sporting achievements by some of our students in recent weeks. Gaelen Dorigo and Joe-Reilly Makovec have been selected to represent the Independent Primary School’s Association Football team. Joel Zipeure and Christopher Mina recently swam at the NSWPSSA Swimming Championships, a great achievement in its own right. Both boys performed admirably. Christopher excelled in his final of the butterfly narrowly missing out on the title to come a very close second place. He will now compete in the Primary National Championships in May. Bili Robertson topped a positive few weeks by winning the IPSHA Cross Country titles last weekend at The Kings School. He will now go on to compete at the CIS Championships in June, along with Henry Isherwood and Matthew Torrible who also ran exceptionally well at Kings.

At the end of this term Mrs Andrea Turner, who works as a teacher’s aide in our Learning Enhancement team, will leave Wyvern to pursue full time study. Andrea’s connections with Wyvern go back very many years, both as a staff member and parent and she has made a wonderful contribution in a number of different roles. We wish Andrea every success. I am pleased to announce that Mr Niall Martin, who recently completed a Masters in Primary Education, will join the Learning Enhancement team from the start of Term 2.

The Easter break is a wonderful opportunity for reflection, relaxation and preparation for another exciting term. I do hope you are all able to enjoy some quality family time. I look forward to seeing students return on Monday 20th April in their winter uniform.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House