Back to Newington Day 2016

Back to Newington Day 2016 was a huge success thanks to the support of the College’s dedicated P&F. The day was a perfect example of the P&F’s vision, “a stronger community through a connected community.” It was wonderful to see all of the College’s support groups, our Lindfield and Wyvern younger brothers and the Tongan/Fijian community working together as one. Maybe it was the smoke signals being sent from the Tongan BBQ to say that everyone was Welcome Back To Newington, but the campus was filled with many old and new faces.

Thanks to the addition of a shuttle bus service from Stanmore to Tempe to transport people between sporting venues, as well as extra parking at Stanmore Public School, Back to Newington Day was easy to get to by car or foot.

By the end of the day, we sold over 1000 sausages, 400 steaks, 600 kebabs, had frothed over 90 litres of milk and diced 25 punnets of strawberries.

The market stalls on both Memorial Drive and inside the Marketplace in Centenary Hall were alive with the hustle and bustle of happy shoppers who all left with bags of purchases and armfuls of fresh flowers that were a colour explosion at the entrance to the Marketplace. Whether you wanted to purchase a homemade cake or slice, some Newington merchandise or a warming pie and peas from Harry’s Café de Wheels, there was something for everyone!

At midday, over 75 MOONs (Mothers of Old Newingtonians) were treated to a high tea style lunch in Prescott Hall and celebrated their founder, Mrs Joy Christian, as she passed the baton on to Tracey Markos and the next generation of MOONs.

To end this spectacular day, the Football 1^st XI had a win 3-0 over Sydney Boys High to continue their undefeated run and the Rugby 1^st XV won by one try 34-29 in the dying minutes over ladder leaders Scots College to show they are still a force in the GPS competition.

Thank you to all the Parents and Friends that volunteered and to all the students that supported the community by handing out programs and helping out with the BBQ. It truly made everyone feel Welcome at Back to Newington Day.

See you in 2017.

Founders Concert Brillance

Last Thursday evening the boys in the Wyvern Choir combined with the Lindfield Prep Choir to perform at the annual Senior School Founder’s Concert. It was a wonderful evening of Music and the combined prep choirs are to be congratulated on their fine performance. Presenting two songs – ‘Sailing Home’ (dedicated to Jessica Watson) and ‘Hot Chocolate’ – the boys gave a very impressive, polished performance much to the delight of the audience. Well done boys and thank you for your hard work! 

Rowena Tall
Head of Prep School Music (Acting)

Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival

Theatresports

On Friday 17^th of June, boys from Year 5 and 6 performed in the Term 2 Wyvern Theatresports competition. It was great to watch the boys showcase their skills in improvisation, storytelling, cooperation and teamwork. Boys took to the stage and performed a variety of Theatresports games as they competed for the Term 2 Championship. At the end, the competition was very close with only 1 POINT separating first and second place. Every one of the boys should be commended on his efforts. A big congratulations to the team of Harry Colhoun, Jimmy Lukin, Harrison Loeffler and Sameer Aziz who took out 1^st place and are now the current Wyvern Theatresports Champions!

Lulu Sanderson-Green

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.

Kind regards

OSHClub Team

Flyers in Bookstand

Martial Arts

• Kung Fu Action at Wyvern

Clubs and Extra Curricular Activities at Wyvern – Term 3

• 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

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 3 Weeks 4 and 5, 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

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 Term 3 Weeks 4 and 5 Click here

Everyday Menu and Price List, Click here 

Online Ordering Instructions, Click here

Online Ordering FAQs, Click here

Wyvern Office

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

Sport

Winter Sports Draw – Term 3 Round 10, Click here

Sports Newsletter, Click here

Sports Results & Match Reports, Click here

Sporting Venue Addresses, Click here

2016 Sports Handbook, Click here

Next Two Weeks

Growing Appetites

Dear Parents,

We have had an influx of students coming to the office asking for sandwich vouchers as they have already eaten all their food but are still hungry. It could also be that your son is experiencing a growth spurt and needs extra fuel to get him through the day. Whilst the purpose of the sandwich voucher is purely in an emergency when your son doesn’t have any lunch (whether it was left at home or their lunch order from the Tuckshop didn’t get processed in time), we would never turn a student away if they are still hungry.

Can we please ask that you make sure that your son has extra food packed in his lunch box in the event that it is needed.

Your attention to this is greatly appreciated.

Wyvern Office 

Clubs & Extra Curricular at Wyvern – Term 3

Dear Parents

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

Term 3 Clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities at Wyvern

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

Regards

Wyvern Office

Artists of the Week

Years 3 – 6 Artists of the Week

Year 3

Year 3 made a collage about Nick Bottom from Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’.

Congratulations to Finn Dauphinee for making an interesting and humorous ‘Nick Bottom’

Year 5 & 6

Year 5 and 6 made swords for Shakespeare week.

These swords were a mixture of skills, such as plaiting string, using air drying clay to make filigree, designing pommels and hilts then adding jewels and spray painting to make them look realistic. The boys were very inventive and creative with their swords, and they are all on display outside the Year 5 classrooms and the downstairs open learning area. Well done Year 5 and 6.

Congratulations to these boys for being artist of the week.

Riley Leung Nicholson, Sam Morseley, Matthew Torrible, Nicholas Tucker and Jeremy Tran.

Meredith Buining
Years 3-6 Art Teacher

Achievement Awards and House Points

House Points

A Message from Mr Holden

We were treated to a stunning day last week for our Years 3-6 Prep Schools’ Athletics Carnival. It was wonderful to see the high level of participation and enjoyment from boys as well as tremendous ‘House Spirit’. There were a number of excellent individual performances including two long standing records being broken. Well done to Bililign Robertson who broke a 32 year old record for the senior 800 metres and Sam Walker who broke a 9 year old junior discus record. The Lucas senior relay team also broke the relay record. Well done to all for a tremendous day.

My thanks to the P&F for their wonderful efforts with ‘Back to Newington Day’ on Saturday. Their addition of stalls aimed at younger children made the event hugely enjoyable for all ages. A special mention to the Wyvern U12 rugby and football teams who played very well in short games against Lindfield Prep prior to the 1st XV and 1st XI games.

Last week the College underwent a thorough inspection by NSW Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) as part of the College’s registration and accreditation requirement. The lead inspector gave exceptionally positive feedback about all areas of our learning programs, our approach to student care and all our other policies and procedures. Ms Sandra Gray, Deputy K-3 deserves particular praise for overseeing the process leading up to and during the inspection.

The Wyvern Choir performed superbly well at last week’s Founder’s Concert and certainly did not look out of place amongst the elite ensembles of the Senior School. Bravo for contributing to such an outstanding concert.

Finally, congratulation to Mr Tony Cross (Year 4 Team Leader) and his wife Laetitia on the arrival of their baby daughter, George Daisy Cross.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House