17 Oct 2019

A Message from Mr Holden

Welcome back to what will be a very full and active Term 4. Please refer to the latest Term 4 Parent Calendar (available via Wyvern Spaces) for all details.

2020 CLASS ALLOCATION

The process for allocating students to their 2020 classes is well underway. It is my intention to inform you of your son’s new 2020 class before the end of this term. Boys will have the opportunity to meet their new teacher on “One-Up Morning” on 28 November. Please note that the deadline for parental input into the process has now passed and unfortunately, as such, I cannot consider any further requests.

2019 STANSW YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS 

We are pleased to announce that out of 920 projects submitted in New South Wales (from Kindy to Year 12), three Wyvern Students have been selected as prize-winners in the 2019 STANSW Young Scientist Awards. They are:

  • Joshua Cronin (4P) with ‘Is Tap Water Safe to Drink?’
  • Ruben Merani (5D) with ‘Dazzling and Daring Drive Time Dissertation.’
  • Sebastian Wong (6K) with ‘How Much Sleep does Your Body Really Need?’

Congratulations to the above Wyvern students and well done to the other students who entered (Theodore Wong 2B, Harry Vohra 4H, Ben Chau 5M, Benny Hunt 6J, Angus Thompson 6J and Patrick Jones 6H). The time the boys dedicated to their project was considerable and all deserve our congratulations. Also, a big thank you to Ms Bosch for her expert guidance of the boys.

WYVERN BIENNALE 

A reminder that next week the Wyvern Biennale Art Exhibition opens at Concordia Gallery. Fabulous artwork from Kindergarten to Year 6 students will be on display. Here are the details:

Opening Night – Thursday 24 October – 6:00pm – 8:00pm, featuring art from selected Year 5 boys
Dress Code for All Year 6 Boys – Full School Uniform
Opening Hours – Monday to Friday 8:00am – 9:00am & 3:00pm – 4:00pm and Saturday 26 October – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Art Assembly & People’s Choice Award – Monday 28 October – 12:00pm

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Following a competitive tender process, a new service provider, called Community OSH, will be taking over Wyvern’s before and after school care provision as well as vacation care. The start date will be 4 December 2019. We were impressed with Community OSH’s commitment to high quality, staff stability and engaging programs tailored to our students. We thank Junior Adventures Group (Oshclub) for their service to Wyvern boys and families over the last 2 years. Further information will be communicated about the transition to Community OSH in the next few weeks.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House

Achievement Awards

 The following achievement award was awarded at Assembly:

K – 2 Assembly 
27.9.19 1Y Tobias Calvert-Hasan
27.9.19 2B Ali Yassine

 

Barnardos Christmas Tree Appeal

Dear Parents and boys,

Each year our Wyvern SRC choose a charity for our Christmas Tree Appeal.  Due to your tremendous support and incredible generosity last year, we will once again be supporting Barnardos Gifts for Kids to support families less fortunate and we are once again seeking your support, but for teenagers only. In order to make a difference we are asking that you donate Gift Cards & Vouchers ONLY.  Last year not only did we reach our target of 200 vouchers but exceeded this raising 226 vouchers to the value of $7,245.00. What an incredible achievement.

Help build Wyvern’s Christmas Tree by donating Gift Cards and Vouchers. For every 40 gift cards/vouchers a coloured panel will be added – as per photo below.

All donations can be popped in the gold box located beside the ‘Build a Christmas Tree’ in the reception area. This will be set up on Monday 21 October. Donations will be accepted until the November 27. This will enable Barnardos to ensure timely distribution of gift cards and vouchers for Christmas.

We thank you in advance for your wonderful support of this incredible cause and know that your generosity will definitely make a difference to these young people this Christmas.

Wvyern SRC

 

 

Clubs & Extra Curricular at Wyvern Term 4

Dear Parents,

Please find the 2019 Clubs and Extra Curricular Activities at Wyvern – Term 4 below. 

Term 4 2019 Clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities at Wyvern

Kind regards

Wyvern Office

Next Two Weeks

OCTOBER – TERM 4

Week 2
Mon 21 Wyvern Shop 7.30am – 9.00am
  Kindergarten 2020 Orientation, 2 sessions, 8.45am and 11.00am
  Aquatics Program Week 2
  9.00am – 9.45am – 4H/2S
  9.45am – 10.30am – 3P/1Y
  11.00am – 11.45am – 1S/2B
  11.45am – 12.30pm – KW/4A
  12.30pm – 1.15pm – KK/4P
  Wyvern Biennale 2019 Art Exhibition at Concordia, 8.00am – 9.00am & 3.00pm – 4.00pm plus Year 6 visit, 11.00am – 12.00pm & Year 5 visit, 1.40pm – 2.40pm
   
Tue 22 Wyvern Shop 2.30pm – 4.00pm
  Year 1-6 2020 Orientation, new students, 8.45am
  Aquatics Program Week 2
  9.00am – 9.45am – 5S/6J
  9.45am – 10.30am – 6K/5M
  11.00am – 11.45am – 3M/6B
  11.45am – 12.30pm – 3J/6H
  12.30pm – 1.15pm – 5D/5K
  Wyvern Biennale 2019 Art Exhibition at Concordia, 8.00am – 9.00am & 3.00pm – 4.00pm plus Year 4 visit, 11.00am – 11.50pm & Year 3 visit, 12.00pm – 1.00pm    
   
Wed 23 Wyvern Biennale 2019 Art Exhibition at Concordia, 8.00am – 9.00am & 3.00pm – 4.00pm
  Year 2 Excursion to Georges River Environmental Education Centre
  K-2 Chapel, 11.00am
  3-6 Second Step, 11.00am
  Summer sport training, 1.40pm
   
Thu 24 Wyvern Shop 7.30am – 9.00am
  Wyvern Biennale 2019 Art Exhibition at Concordia, 8.00am – 9.00am & 3.00pm – 4.00pm & Opening Evening 6.00pm – 8.00pm
   
Fri 25 Wyvern Biennale 2019 Art Exhibition at Concordia, 8.00am – 9.00am & 3.00pm – 4.00pm
  K-2 Assembly, 12.30pm
   
Sat 26 Summer Sport Round 8
  Wyvern Biennale 2019 Art Exhibition at Concordia, 9.00am – 12.00pm 
   
Sun 27  

OCTOBER

Week 3
Mon 28 Wyvern Shop 7.30am – 9.00am
  Aquatics Program Week 3
  9.00am – 9.45am – 4H/2S
  9.45am – 19.30am – 3P/1Y
  11.00am – 11.45am – 1S/2B
  11.45am – 12.30pm – KW/4A
  12.30pm – 1.15pm – KK/4P
  3-6 Assembly, 12.30pm 
   
Tue 29 Wyvern Shop 2.30pm – 4.00pm
  Aquatics Program Week 3
  9.00am – 9.45am – 5S/6J
  9.45am – 10.30am – 6K/5M
  11.00am – 11.45am – 3M/6B
  11.45am – 12.30pm – 3J/6H
  12.30pm – 1.15pm – 5D/5K
   
Wed 30 Year 1 Excursion to Sydney Observatory
  K-2 Second Step, 11.00am
  3-6 Chapel, 11.00am
  Summer Sport training, 1.40pm
  P&F AGM , Library, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
   
Thu 31 Wyvern Shop 7.30am – 9.00am
  Year 3 Camp at Narrabeen Sport & Rec
  Parent Helpers’ Thank You Morning Tea, Wyvern Library 7.45am – 8.30am
   
Fri 1 Year 3 Camp at Narrabeen Sport & Rec
  Trinity Invitational Swimming Carnival (selected students), depart Wyvern, 12.00pm
  K-2 Assembly, 12.30pm
  Year 6 Mother and Son Dinner, Maritime Museum
   
Sat 2 Summer Sport Round 9
  Robert Allwell Late Enrolments Test Years 2 & 4
   
Sun 3  

Oshclub – Wyver’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 Adam Vilimaa 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

Adam Vilimaa
Program Co-ordinator

Sport

Wyvern Sports Draw, Click here

Sports Newsletter, Click here

2019 Sports Handbook, Click here

Term Dates 2019

Term 1  – Tuesday 29 January to Friday 12 April
Tuesday 29 January Classes commence for Years 1-6 
Wednesday 30 January Classes commence for Kindergarten
Friday 12 April Classes conclude

Term 2  – Monday 29 April to Friday 28 June
Monday 29 April Classes commence 
Friday 7 June Staff PD – Pupil Free Day
Monday 10 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Friday 28 June Classes conclude

Term 3 – Monday 22 July to Friday 27 September
Monday 22 July Classes commence 
Monday 19 August Staff PD – Pupil Free Day
Friday 27 September Classes conclude

Term 4 – Monday 14 October to Wednesday 4 December
Monday 14 October Classes commence 
Tuesday 3 December Classes conclude for K-2 students
Wednesday 4 December Classes conclude – Prize Giving Years 3-6

 

Term Dates 2020

Term 1  – Tuesday 28 January to Thursday 9 April
Tuesday 28 January Classes commence for Years 1-6 
Wednesday 29 January Classes commence for Kindergarten
Monday  16 March Newington Long Weekend – Pupil Free Day
Thursday  9 April Classes conclude

Term 2  – Monday 27 April to Friday 26 June
Monday 27 April Classes commence 
Friday 5 June Staff PD – Pupil Free Day
Monday 8 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Friday 26 June Classes conclude

Term 3 – Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Monday 20 July Classes commence 
Friday 14 August Staff PD – Pupil Free Day – TBC
Monday 17 August Newington Long Weekend – Pupil Free Day
Friday 25 September Classes conclude

Term 4 – Monday 12 October to Friday 4 December
Monday 12 October Classes commence 
Thursday 3 December Classes conclude – K-2
Friday 4 December Classes conclude – Prize Giving Years 3-6

 

Tuckshop Menu, Roster & Online Ordering

Please click here for the Spotless Food Safety Information for Volunteers Guidelines

Tuckshop Menu and Roster Term 4 Weeks 2 & 3, Click here

Everyday Menu and Price List, Click here

Online Ordering Instructions, Click here

Online Ordering FAQs, Click here

Kind regards

Wyvern Office

Uniform Shop

Dear Parents,

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 4 Weeks 2 & 3, Click here

Nicole Williams
Uniform Shop Manager – Wyvern, Newington College

Mon & Thurs – 7:30am to 9:00am
Tues – 2:30pm to 4:00pm

wyvernuniform@newington.nsw.edu.au
www.wyvernshop.com