Studio W – Art Exhibition

Art Car Incursion for Year 4

Year 4 were lucky to have some exciting cars visiting this term. The boys have been engaged in drawings for an ‘Art Car’, based on the BMW Art car series. Various renowned artists painted BMW cars in their own particular style.

The boys made observational drawings, so as to make an Art Car of their own. This topic links in nicely to their science topic of ‘Smooth Moves’. The boys also viewed a video on Ken Done and his approach to how he decorated his ‘Art Car’. He chose colours that were like parrots and parrot fish, bright ‘fast’ colours that would help the car ‘fly’.

Keep an eye out in the next couple of weeks for the boys’ work near the Year 4 classrooms.

Meredith Buining
3-6 Art Teacher

Years 3-6 Swimming Carnival

On Wednesday 10th February Wyvern’s Years 3-6 boys travelled to Ryde Aquatic Centre where they held their annual Inter-House Swimming Carnival. Here are some photos showcasing the day.

ICAS Competitions and Assessments 2016

Dear Parents,

Each year we offer our students in Years 3 to Year 6 the chance to participate in The University of New South Wales International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is an independent, quality skills-based assessment program which rewards and recognises achievement. ICAS gives you broad insights into your child’s performance across English, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technologies, Spelling and Writing.

Please click here for information regarding the 2016 International Competition and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) and for online payment information.

Below are the dates of the ICAS Competitions:

• Digital Technologies – 17th May
• Science – 31st May
• Writing – 13th June
• Spelling – 15th June
• English – 2nd August
• Mathematics – 16th August

Kind regards

Wyvern Office

P&F News and Events

Wyvern Parent Infomation Night: 

‘Your Children Online – How to Best Protect Them From Risk’  

Thursday, 17 March at 6:30 – 8:15pm, Wyvern Hall

Proudly supported by Wyvern P&F, Brent Hedley from Wellbeing+Technology will be presenting about youth online behaviours and the associated opportunities, responsibilities and challenges for families. He will provide real world strategies to help your family mitigate risk and improve family life and overall wellbeing.On the same day, Y5 and Y6 students will participate in a presentation and workshop that covers making wise decisions and being safe online, as well as creating and maintaining a positive digital presence. Following Brent’s presentation we will hear the Newington College perspective from Director of ICT Myles Carrick and Mr Holden will present a ‘school report’.

Catering will be provided for children and parents, and there will supervision and play in the rooftop.

Please diarise this free event, as it is sure to be a powerful, meaningful and interactive learning experience not to be missed.

2016 Wyvern Parent Information Nights – Thursdays, Wyvern Hall – 6:30-8:00pm

• Term 2 – 9 June
• Term 3 – 15 September
• Term 4 – 27 October Parent Volunteers & Helpers’ cocktail party (also the AGM)

Natalie Mina
President Wyvern P&F
natalie.mina@accenture.com

Year 1 Fire Brigade Visit

To kick off our investigations into People Who Help us in the Community Year 1 had a visit from the Newtown Fire Brigade last week.  The boys got to use the fire hose and try on the heavy jacket the fire fighters wear  when attending a fire.  There were lots of opportunities to ask questions and we even learned how to Stop, Drop and Roll if our clothes were alight.  We saw some video of how smoke travels and we know why we need to Get Down Low and Go go go if we ever find ourselves in danger.

Sharon Lewandowski
Year 1 Teacher

Artist of the Week

K – 2 Artist of the Week

Christian Knoph – 2W

Christian worked in charcoal to explore figurative drawing. He arranged a mannequin into different poses and used his noticing muscle to draw directly from observation. Christian demonstrated an excellent understanding of proportion and was able to show form by carefully smudging the charcoal lines with his finger. Fantastic work, Christian.

Heather Brodie
K-2 Art Teacher

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
Years 3 – 6 Prize Giving – Wednesday 7 December

OshClub – Wyvern’s Before and After School Care Privider

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

Newsletter, Click here

Kind regards
OSHClub Team

Flyers in Bookstand

Martial Arts

• Kung Fu Action at Wyvern

Clubs and Extra Curricular Activities at Wyvern – Term 1

• Clubs and Extra Curricular (Before and After School) Activities at Wyvern

Speech Pathology

• Gladesville Speech Pathology & Learning Centre

Hopalong

• Occupational Therapy for Children

Faith Matters

Thanks for the fleas!

Corrie Ten Boom a Dutch woman, in The Hiding Place relates an incident that taught her always to be thankful. She and her sister Betsy, had been transferred to the worst German prison camp they seen yet, Ravensbruck. On entering the barracks, they found them extremely over-crowded and flea-infested. Fourteen hundred prisoners were crammed into a barracks designed to sleep four hundred people.

That morning they had read a section in the Bible from 1 Thessalonians that had reminded them to rejoice always, pray constantly and give thanks in ALL circumstances. Betsy told Corrie to stop and give thanks to God for every detail of their new living quarters. Corrie at first flatly refused to give thanks for the fleas! However, Betsy persisted, and Corrie finally succumbed to her pleadings. During the ensuing months that they spent in the torturous conditions in the camp, they were surprise to find how much freedom they had each evening in the barracks. They were able to study the Bible and conduct prayer meetings without any interference from the guards. It was not until several months later that they learned the reason the guards would not enter the barracks was because of the fleas!

Peter Morphew
Chaplain

Uniform Shop

News from the Uniform Shop:

• Scarves are now in stock – $30 (limited stock)
• New Style Swimming Towels  – $35 (limited stock)
• Rugby Socks and Current Style Tracksuits are still 50% off!

Winter Second Hand stock will be available from Week 6.

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 1 Weeks 5 & 6 Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Order Form, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Summer Price List 2016, Click here

Wyvern Office

Tuckshop Menu, Roster and 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 1 Weeks 5 and 6, Click here

Everyday Menu and Price List, Click here 

Online Ordering Instructions, Click here

Online Ordering FAQs, Click here

Wyvern Office

Sport

Wyvern Sport Draw Term 1 – Round 3, Click here

Wyvern Sports Newsletter Term 1 – Week 4, Click here

Sports Results and Match Reports, Click here

Sporting Venue Addresses, Click here

2016 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

Achievement Awards & House Points

House Points

Clubs and Extra Curricular at Wyvern – Term 1

Dear Parents

Please find attached Club and Extra Curricular Activities at Wyvern – Term 1 below.

Once you have clicked on the link below, hover and click over the activity you are interested in joining.  This will take you to that page on SPACES with further information on how to enrol you son in the activity.

2016 Clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities at Wyvern

Regards

Wyvern Office

A Message from Mr Holden

Swimming Carnival

It was terrific to see wonderful team spirit and camaraderie on display at the very successful Swimming Carnival last week. There were many impressive individual and team performances as well as great determination and effort shown by all boys. Congratulations to the winners of the House competition which this year was Williams. I also thank the many parents who attended for their wonderful support. The staff team, ably led by Mr Brunton, Mr Martin and  Mr Wilson, ensured the day ran smoothly; my thanks to them.

Camp Out

Last week boys from Year 5 had their ‘Camp-Out’ at the Senior School campus. We are particularly grateful to a number of Senior Students who assisted the Wyvern boys with team building activities and camp site set up. Year 3 will enjoy a sleepover at Wyvern next week. The intention of such activities is to build greater independence and to assist with the integration of our new intake of students with their cohort. I hope all gain much from the experience.

Parent Volunteers

I thank and acknowledge the tremendous work that parent volunteers are undertaking in the school. Whether in the Uniform Shop, Canteen, assisting with excursions or in classrooms, or by joining the P&F executive team, parents who give so generously of their time are adding much value to our school community. I remind all parents that our volunteers are combining busy agendas to help out; please bear this in mind in your interactions with them. As with all other members of the school community we do expect them to be afforded respect and consideration. Please also consider getting involved as a volunteer at the school, even if you can only commit on an adhoc basis. Parents who are volunteers feel a strong connection with the school and their sons. Please contact Natalie Mina, our P&F President at natalie.mina@accenture.com if you would like any further information about our volunteering opportunities.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern