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Musical Notes & Auditions for a New Wyvern Ensemble

Musical Notes

Huge congratulations to all of our boys on the fine job they did in the annual Music showcase. It was a very entertaining night with excellent performances from all of our ensembles beginning with the explosive, fanfare-like ‘Life on Mars’ and closing with a very memorable rendition of David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’. I would like to pay tribute to the music staff who worked tirelessly with the boys to produce this fine musical event including Mr Trevor Mee, Mr Josh Mann, Mr James Loughnan and Ms Alex Dalman. Thank you also to Mr Ben Collinge and Mr Ciaran Frame for their detailed technical support and stage management. We are also grateful to the Wyvern  staff who assisted with supervision both during the day, after school and at the concert. Congratulations Wyvern on a wonderful team event!

Well done to the following boys who performed in the lunchtime concert last week: Blake Dickson, Thomas Spencer, Aiden Lucas, Hugh Harvey, Ishaan Patkar, Roman Lewis and Darwyn Scott. Lunchtime concerts are held on Thursdays and commence at 1.20pm in the Wyvern Hall. All parents are welcome to attend and you will be notified by email if your son has been selected by his instrumental teacher to perform.

Auditions For A New Wyvern Ensemble

On Monday 20th June we will be holding auditions for a new vocal ensemble for Term 3. Called the Wyvern Chorale, this ensemble is open to boys from Stage 3 who are already members of the Wyvern Choir. We are looking for approximately 16 boys who are passionate about singing and can demonstrate strong skill levels, both in intonation and part work, to perform more complex choral repertoire. Rehearsals will be every Monday morning from 7.30am – 8.15am. If your son would like to audition then he needs to meet Mrs Tall and Mrs Dalman outside the Music office on Monday morning. Results will be announced by the end of this term. Please note this ensemble is just for Term 3 at this stage.

Finally, a reminder that there are no rehearsals for Concert Band, Wyvern Winds, Dragonetti or Wyvern Strings next week. String Factory, Wyvern Jazz, Training Band, Wyvern Choir and Wyvern Percussion will still be on.

Thank you for a wonderful term of Music and happy holidays!

Mrs Rowena Tall
Head of Prep School Music (Acting)

Term Dates 2017

TERM ONE

Monday 30 January to Friday 7 April
Classes commence – Monday 30 January
Classes conclude –  Friday 7 April
10 Week Term followed by a 2 week break

TERM TWO

Wednesday 26 April to Friday 23 June
Classes commence – Wednesday 26 April
SPD Day – No Students – Friday 9 June
Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday – Monday 12 June
Classes conclude – Friday 23 June
9 week term followed by a 3 week break

TERM THREE

Monday 17 July to Friday 22 September
Classes commence – Monday 17 July
SPD Day – No Students – Monday 14 August
Classes conclude – Friday 22 September
10 week term followed by a 2 week break

TERM FOUR

Monday 9 October to Thursday 7 December
Classes commence – Monday 9 October 
Prize Giving – Years 3-6  – Thursday 7 December

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

Year 6 WW1 Project

Last Tuesday the boys from Year 6 turned Wyvern Hall into their own branch of the Newington Archives and shared their research into the lives of World War 1 soldiers.

We invited special guests Mr Holden, Mr Baker, Mrs Raven, Mr Bosman and Mr Roberts (Archivist) to come and view our work as well as all our peers.

Each boy in Year 6 was allocated the name of a World War 1 soldier to research. The one common link that they all shared was a connection with Newington College. Each boy in Year 6 embarked upon an individual journey of historical inquiry and personal learning. The end products were diverse, detailed and outstanding. When asked to share their major learning achieved by completing the task the overwhelming response from the boys was that they had strengthened their empathy muscle.

Sara Ratner
Year 6 Team Leader

Artists of the Week

K – 2 Artist of the Week

Khai Vu 1P

In Visual Arts, Khai has been exploring the use of colour, pattern and line. He explored circle painting techniques to add layer upon layer of colour and pattern to create a vibrant and energised artwork that represents a celebration. Fantastic work, Khai!

Heather Brodie
K-2 Visual Arts Teacher

Years 3 – 6 Artists of the Week

Year 3
Year 3 have spent quite a long time completing their bats, based upon the work of Lin Onus. Students were asked to observe the bats that were made out of wood and polymer and displayed on a hills hoist. Congratulations to Oscar Shaw who was able to complete this beautiful drawing and a well thought out border design.

Year 4
Year 4 have been studying ships and pirates as part of their unit on Exploration. Boys observed the work of Sally Smart, and were able to manipulate a variety of materials to create an interesting and quirky Skeleton Pirate ship Collage. Congratulations to Charlie Roberts and Benjamin Burshtein for a great piece of artwork.

Year 5
Year 5 have completed their artworks for the topic of ‘100 Amazing Journeys’. The boys were taken through a number of classical techniques including the proportions of the human form. They then used these ideas to create their own character for their journey artwork. All the boys in Year 5 have taken great pride in producing these artworks. Congratulations go to Hugo McGann, Sam Hallit and Edward Haslem for their outstanding thinking during this project.

Meredith Buining
Years 3-6 Visual Art Teacher

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 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 2

• 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

One-Upmanship

Shakespeare calls it “the green sickness.” The poet Horace said, “Tyrants never invented a greater torment.” But envy is sneaky. It recognises that openly “trying to…get the better of others” is distasteful, so it looks instead for socially acceptable ways to express itself. Like the “Yes…but,” approach. That’s where you say something nice about somebody, but make sure to put a sting in the tail. For example, “She’s a great worker – but her personal life is a mess.” Another perennial favourite is questioning people’s motives. “He’s only giving that money to impress others.” And how about the old unflattering comparison that goes something like this, “If you think he can sing, you should hear Mrs. So-and-So.” Sadly, one-upmanship is sometimes more prevalent among talented professionals like writers, teachers, politicians, singers, doctors, athletes – and preachers! For whatever reason, we seem to have trouble acknowledging the gifts and contributions of others.

So what’s the answer? Paul says it lies in “the rich simplicity of being yourself.” Relinquish your obsession with getting ahead of others and having more. Learn to be content with who and what you are right now, while always striving to grow. Early in Scripture God says, “Do not covet…anything” (Ex 20:17), because most of what we get upset about won’t matter in eternity.

Peter Morphew
Chaplain

Uniform Shop

CURRENT STYLE TRACKSUITS ARE NOW PRICED TO CLEAR!

$10 for the crested jacket (previously $75)

$10 for the plain black pants (previously $50)

 On Sale until Sold Out – so first in first served

 New style tracksuit is also available. The new style will be compulsory from 2017 and is the same style as the high school.

Tops $75       Bottoms $50

 As a size guide – Adam is wearing a size 8 in both styles

 (With sports polo and shorts underneath)

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 2 Weeks 9, Click here and Term 3 Week 1, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Order Form, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Winter Price List 2016, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Summer Price List 2016, Click here

Kind regards

Nicole Williams
Uniform Shop Convenor

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 2 Weeks 9, Click here and Term 3 Week 1, Click here

Everyday Menu and Price List, Click here 

Online Ordering Instructions, Click here

Online Ordering FAQs, Click here

Wyvern Office

Sport

Winter Sports Draw – Term 2 Round 7, Click here

Sports Newsletter, 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

Clubs and Extra Curricular at Wyvern

Dear Parents

Please find attached Term 2 Club and Extra Curricular Activities at Wyvern below.

Term 2 Clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities at Wyvern

Please refer to Spaces for more information regarding the Clubs and Activities.

Regards

Wyvern Office

A Message from Mr Holden

With just over one week left of Term 2, students continue to be very active and enthused with a range of exciting activities. Our Shakespeare Festival takes place next week where all grades and classes will take part in performances and workshops facilitated by performers from the Bell Shakespeare Company. I thank the Wyvern P and F for their practical and financial support of this event.

Semester 1 student reports will be available online from Thursday 23rd June. Please click here for further instructions on how to access your son’s report. In the Semester 1 reports we have adapted the format to clearly identify your son’s key strengths as well as areas for future learning in all subjects. We hope that this new format will allow for purposeful discussion at the parent teacher meetings scheduled in Term 3 (2nd August and 4th August). Details of how to book in a time slot for these meetings will be sent to you in early Term 3.

Many parents will, no doubt, use the upcoming break to attend to organising uniform, equipment and haircuts. We do have high expectations around student presentation so I urge parents to be familiar with Newington’s uniform standards (Wyvern’s General Guidelines and Procedures), so that boys are ready to start Term 3 in a positive fashion wearing the correct uniform. Please note that on sport training days, boys in Years 3 – 6 may wear their sports training kit but must wear their Newington tracksuit top to school. Whilst it is not our wish to impose an overly punitive approach, in order to maintain our high standards of student presentation we will be vigilant and follow up with any student who falls short of Newington’s uniform standards. Thank you for your assistance.

At the end of this term Ms Lucy Wright, Team Leader of our Learning Enhancement team will be leaving Wyvern due to her relocation to Queensland.  Ms Wright has given many years of valuable service to the students and parents of the school and has made a most positive contribution.  We thank her and wish her well in her future pathways. At the start of Term 3 we welcome Ms Andrea Martinez to the position of Learning Enhancement Team Leader. Ms Martinez has significant experience in this area in both international and Australian independent schools. Her email contact is amartinez@newington.nsw.edu.au

I hope that the upcoming winter break provides an opportunity for some quality family time and for boys to refresh and to recharge their batteries. I look forward to seeing boys return to school for Term 3 on Monday 18th July.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House