Studio W – Art Exhibition

Year 3 Sleepover 2016

All of Year 3 enjoyed their annual Sleepover last week on Thursday and Friday, 25^th and 26^th February. Who wouldn’t enjoy it, with swimming, cricket, dancing, empty playgrounds, afternoon tea, morning tea, pizza, ice blocks and a movie on the agenda?

Although the day was set to be a scorcher with the mercury rising in the late 30’s, we found a way to endure it by hitting the pool at the Senior School and having a relaxing afternoon tea. Following this, many team building activities were arranged for the boys to rotate and work through – aimed at establishing and maintaining quality and lasting relationships.

With an appetite, the boys (and teachers) lined up to attempt to make a dent in the pizza stack. We are unsure whether it was the food coma brought on from the pizza, or the exhausting and tiring activities that was the catalyst, but it didn’t take long for the majority of the boys to fall asleep – some before the movie had even started.

After packing up their own beds and bags in the morning, the boys were treated to a healthy breakfast before school officially began for the day.

The boys and their parents should be very proud of the behaviour and manners of the boys as they supported each other and the staff during the event. 

An enormous thank you to all the staff who volunteered over the 2 days to make the 2016 Year 3 Sleepover a huge success, providing us all with many memories! A special mention to Miss Brown, Mr MacRae, Mr Jensen and Mr Jesserun who stayed the night.

Hugh Scott
Year 3 Team Leader

Parent Information Night – 17th March

Dear Wyvern Parents,

You are invited to attend the Wyvern Parent Information night on Thursday, 17 March at 6:30 – 8:15pm. 

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’.

Light 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.

Many thanks

Wyvern P&F

Artist of the Week

K – 2 Artist of the Week

Max Moore 1P

Max worked in oil pastel and watercolour to explore a creative representation of the sun. He made excellent use of a variety of lines to indicate the movement of light and heat. Max demonstrated pleasing craftsmanship and stretched his creativity to explore multiple ways of representing the sun. Fabulous work, Max.

Heather Brodie
K-2 Art Teacher

Years 3-6 Artists of the Week

Artist of the week is brought to you by Year 6. The boys are ‘warming up’ to start their ‘Wyvernbald’ portraits. They made graffiti and cartoon book covers for their VAPDs. It was exciting to see their creativity within these pieces, and how far they have come over the past few years. I look forward to see what they achieve when painting their portraits.

First Row: L to R – Aiden Carter, Campbell Howe, Henry Isherwood

Second Row: L to R – Hugh Harvey, James McGregor, Joel Goh

Third Row: L to R – Lachlan Griffiths, Marcus Gatis

Meredith Buining
Years 3-6 Art Teacher

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

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 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, 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

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 next week.

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 1 Weeks 7 & 8 Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Order Form, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Summer Price List 2016, Click here

Wyvern Office

SRC Representatives – Terms 1 & 2

Faith Matters

Children on the Meaning of Love

A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, “What does love mean?”

The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:

“When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.”  (Rebecca- age 8)

“When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different.  You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.” (Billy – age 4)

“Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.” (Terri – age 4)

“Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.” (Bobby – age 7)

“If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.” (Nikka – age 6)

“When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.” (Karen – age 7)

And the final one — Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge.  The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child.  The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbour was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife.  Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman’s yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.

When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbour, the little boy said, “Nothing, I just helped him cry”.

Peter Morphew
Chaplain

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 1 Weeks 7 and 8, 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 5, Click here

Wyvern Sports Newsletter Term 1 – Week 6, 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

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

It seems hard to believe we are entering the second half of Term 1. It is good to report that the start of the 2016 academic year has been very positive with Wyvern students settling to their very full agendas with focus and determination. I am aware that this week has also been a very busy one for parents as well, with various learning showcases and parent teacher interviews. I thank you for your support and attendance at these events. A reminder that tomorrow at 8:30am, the Wyvern Deputies will be available to answer any questions parents may have about their areas of responsibility. Tomorrow, Ms Gray and Mr Baker will focus particularly on the transition boys have made into Year 3 and Year 5, although parents from all year groups are welcome to attend. Ms Gray will be in the library and Mr Baker will be in the flexible learning area on level 1.

CAR PARK

Thank you for observing our key safety rules when using the drive through facility which has led to improved efficiency in this area. I do remind parents that it is important not to arrive at the car park too early as this causes major congestion on Harrow Road. The earliest times you should arrive at the car park are:

• 3:05pm – K-2
• 3:20pm – Years 3-6

A further reminder that we are keen to maintain good relationships with our neighbours. As such I request that parents are mindful of the local residents of Stanmore especially those in the surrounding streets of Wyvern House. In particular please do not park across driveways. We have recently had a number of complaints from residents about this issue. 

We continue to work closely with Marrickville Council on all traffic issues around the campus.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House