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Autumn 2015 Edition

Over 50 Wyvern students from Years 7 to 11 are busy rehearsing for this year’s college production of Annie JR. Winner of seven TONY awards including Best Musical, this abridged version of Annie has been specially adapted for schools.

The beloved book and score by TONY Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written including “Tomorrow” and tells the story of a plucky 11-year-old who dreams of escaping the clutches of the child-hating orphanage matron Miss Hannigan and going in search of her real parents.

Directed by Mrs Cousins assisted by Mrs Welsh, Mrs Osborn and ex-student Jenni Walker, the cast will also be supported by a wonderful technical crew and a stunning set and costumes.

Mrs Cousins, Head of Drama, said,“This version of Annie has been specially adapted to be performed by young people and lasting approximately one hour with no interval, it will be the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of our cast.”

The production runs from 3rd to 5th December, including a matinee on Saturday 5th December, tickets are on sale from the Wyvern Finance Office.

Wyvern College Proudly Presents

Thursday 3rd December -Saturday 5th December

Wyvern College Main Hall7pm (2pm Saturday Matinee)

Tickets available from Wyvern Finance Office - 02380 692679 ext 261/256

Adults £8 Children / Concessions £6

Book by Thomas Meehan - Music by Charles Strouse - Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Based on “Little Orphan

Annie” By Permission of the Tribune Media Service, Inc. Presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEIN-

BERGER LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL.

ChemistsFair Oak Village Pharmacy023 8069 3322Lloyds Pharmacy – Stokewood Surgery023 8069 4845

ChurChesBishopstoke C of E Church023 8061 2192Bishopstoke Methodist Church023 8060 2588Fair Oak Family Church 023 8069 3958Holy Cross Church - Durley01489 782 445Horton Heath Baptist Church023 8069 6047New Hope Hampshire023 8060 2572St Swithun Wells Church (Roman Catholic)023 8061 2430St Thomas’s Church023 8069 5786The Salvation Army023 8064 2171

Community Clubs & organisationsAge Concern023 8069 3053Bishopstoke PlayersWendy Shehan - 023 8069 3032Bishopstoke 50+ ClubDorothy Tennet - 023 8069 3212 Choi Kwang-Do023 8060 2875Bishopstoke & Fair Oak Good Neighbours Wendy Sheehan - 023 8069 3032 Eastleigh District U3A Discussions, meetings and social events Fair Oak Village Hall, every 3rd Wednesday of every month - 023 80 600 218 or For info web-site: u3asites.org.uk\eastleighEastleigh District Scoutswww.eastleigh-scouts.org.ukEastleigh Ramblerswww.eastleighramblers.hampshire.org.ukFair Oak Art SocietyLinda Butcher - 023 8060 1431Fair Oak Cricket ClubChris Featherstone - 023 8061 5641www.fairoakcc.play-cricket.comBishopstoke and Fair Oak Girlguiding (For Rainbows, Brownies & Guides)www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus Fair Oak Trefoil GuildSecretary – 023 8069 2985 Fair Oak Gardening ClubMarilyn Andrews - 023 8069 4142Fair Oak Squash ClubGraham Howe - 023 8069 2210www.fairoaksquashandracketball.co.ukFair Oak Widows Club023 8060 1615 National Autistic Society (South Hants Branch)David Carter - 07767 618 325Welcome ClubDerek Davies - 023 8069 2628Whist DriveMrs English - 023 8069 2197Women’s InstituteJenny Carkett - 023 8069 4145Wyvern Football [email protected] Indoor Bowls ClubDennis Foster - 023 8069 5852

DoCtors/Dentists/hospitalsStokewood Doctors Surgery023 8069 2000Fair Oak Dental Practice023 8069 4030Riverside Dental Practice023 8061 3535Southampton General Hospital023 8077 7222Royal Hampshire County Hospital01962 863535

librariesEastleigh & Fair Oak Library 0845 6035631Hope Job Club, Practical help on getting and keeping a job for 16-24 year olds, 9.30-11.30am Tuesday (Term Time Only), Free, Sheena 07970 543 098, [email protected]

transportBus First GroupTimetable information - 023 8022 4854Blue Star Bus023 8023 1950 - www.bluestarbus.co.uk National Rail Enquiries08457 484 950 - www.nationalrail.co.uk

sChools & CollegesDurley Primary School01489 860207 www.durley.hants.sch.ukFair Oak Infant School023 8069 2207www.fairoakinfant.co.ukFair Oak Junior School023 8069 3195www.fairoakjunior.co.ukUpham Primary School01489 860355www.upham.hants.sch.ukStoke Park Infant School 023 8060 1773www.stokepark-inf.hants.sch.ukStoke Park Junior School023 8061 2789www.stokeparkjunior.co.ukWyvern College023 8069 [email protected]@wyvern.hants.sch.ukwww.wyvern.hants.sch.ukBarton Peveril College023 8036 7200www.barton-peveril.ac.ukEastleigh College023 8091 1000www.eastleigh.ac.ukThe King’s School – Fair Oak023 8060 0986

loCal authoritiesDirect Gov - Range of Government information and services. www.direct.gov.ukEastleigh Borough CouncilTelephone 023 8068 8068 www.eastleigh.gov.ukHampshire County CouncilTelephone 0845 603 5638www.hants.gov.ukFair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council, Village Hall, Shorts Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7EJTel and Fax 023 80692403Email: [email protected]: www.fairoak-pc.gov.uk

19 Nov – 22 Dec, 10.00-18.00 Sun-Wed, 10.00-19.30 Thu-Sat, Winchester Christmas Market, Winchester CathedralAll exhibitors have been hand-picked for their interesting, high quality and unique products many of which can’t be bought on the high street.

21 Nov 2015, 11.00-19.00, Eastleigh’s Christmas Fun Day & Lights Switch On, Eastleigh Town Centre, SO50 9FFA popular family fun day culminating with the switching on of Eastleigh’s Christmas lights and firework display. Includes children’s rides, Santa’s grotto, animal farm, Christmas market, snow globe and many other activities. Father Christmas will lead a special Christmas Light Parade starting at 5pm.

24 Nov 2015, 10.00-13.00, Get more from your iPad at Eastleigh Library, Eastleigh Library, Swan Centre, SO50 5SF, Tel 023 8061 2646A two week course to help you discover more about your iPad. Booking is essential. Cost £30.00.

1,8,15 Dec 2015, 10.30-12.30, A Very Merry Victorian Christmas at Manor Farm, Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, Bursledon, SO31 1BH, Tel 01489 787055Children can help to make a Christmas pudding, decorate the parlour with traditional decorations and listen to a Christmas story before receiving a Christmas stocking filled with traditional goodies. Suitable for children 4 and under. £9/child, £4/adult.

3-5 Dec 2015, 19.00, 5 Dec 2pm matinee, Annie JR, Wyvern College, Botley Road, Fair Oak, SO50 7AN, Tel 023 8069 2679The beloved book and score by TONY Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin feature some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written. This abridged version of Annie has been specially adapted for schools.

10 Dec 2015, 10.00-12.00, Family History Group and Eastleigh Library, Eastleigh Library, Swan Centre SO50 5SF, Tel 023 8061 2646Learn more about your family history with this local friendly group. Free to attend.

12 Dec 2015, 18.00, Hurricane Productions, Fair Oak Village Hall, Shorts Road, SO50 7EJA fantastic fun filled show ideally suited to 3-11 year olds. £7.50/adult, £6 children U12, £25 family ticket for 4.

14 Dec 2015, 18.00-20.00, Fair Oak Christmas Carols, The Square, Fair OakFair Oak and Horton Heath Community will meet in the Square to sing carols around the Christmas tree. School choirs will be performing and there will be stalls to browse. Bring a torch.

27-30 Jan 2016, 19.30-22.00, Bishopstoke Players presents Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, Bishopstoke Memorial Hall, Riverside, SO50 6LQ, Tel 023 8069 3032, Wendy ShehanNeil Bartlett’s “A Christmas Carol” is a bold theatrical re-imagining of a classic Christmas story. This stage version was adapted for the festive season in 2002-3 and played to full houses and critical acclaim at both the Lyric Hammersmith, London and the Citizens’ Theatre, Glasgow.

Fair Oak, Bishopstoke,Upham, Durley &

Horton Heath

AUTUMN EDITION

Welcome to another edition of our Community Links newspaper.

We are always very pleased to be able to publish such a wide ranging publication, and we must thank the efforts of the Community office staff for spending many hours putting it all together. We mustn’t forget too, the many authors of the various articles found within the newspaper. We are very grateful to them.

Another autumn is upon us, and you have the opportunity to read some of the activities and events that took place over the recent (warmer!) summer months. Some of Wyvern students experienced the heat of a Moroccan summer trekking and working in communities very different from their local environs in southern Hampshire (Morocco page 7). Another group of our students enjoyed an inaugural

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inside this issue

features4 10K Success7 Morocco10 Kingswood13 Sport & Fitness – New Year Offer19 Wyvern Tennis Club21 European Languages

regulars2 Useful Numbers & Dates for Diary3 Editorial 7 Book Review12 What’s on for the Community 14-16 School Reports 23 Activate Your Mind24 Sports News

The Links TeamEditorialMark Westlake

Features & Regular ArticlesHelen BarberTel: 023 8069 2678

Advertising SalesHelen Barber

School ReportersSue Boswell

Tel: 023 8069 2678Email: [email protected] CollegeBotley Road, Fair OakHants, SO50 7AN

Deadline for advertising copy and editorial for next issue is 15th January 2016

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own research vessel RRS Discovery when it was docked in Southampton in October.

The 10K race was yet again a very special occasion in our calendar, and next year will be the 5th running of the race, in another Olympic year, so it really has become a legacy event. More of that to come in forthcoming editions! It showed the whole community working together on a fantastic event that spans a whole range of participants from first time runners to regular club athletes, and the odd celebrity from time to time!

I hope you find the articles and news in this edition stimulating and interesting, and we look forward to welcoming you to one of our events in the new (2015-16) academic year.

Mark Westlake Business Manager

Editorial trip to a more local destination (Kingswood IOW page 10) for a memorable and inspiring trip for them (helped by the lovely September sunshine!)

Contained within this edition are articles about two of our ‘key summer’ events the annual 10K race and the biennial STEM week. Both of these events showcased Wyvern and its community at its best. The maritime week events gave students and the community exciting opportunities focused on the theme of ’the sea’. Many of you may have seen the fantastic centre piece at the front of college. This vessel called ‘Collective Spirit’ was created as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad and it really represented the spirit and cooperation of the week that I hope many of you enjoyed. The maritime week still perpetuates through the College calendar with students undertaking visits this term. Some lucky students were able to embark and tour the Natural Environment Research Councils

Fair Oak and Horton Heath Community will meet in the Square, Fair Oak on Monday 14th December to sing Carols around the Christmas tree. The event will start at 6pm to 8pm.

School choirs will be performing and there will be plenty of stalls to browse. Please remember to bring your torch.

All Welcome

Christmas Carols

Autumn 2015 Edition

Over 50 Wyvern students from Years 7 to 11 are busy rehearsing for this year’s college production of Annie JR. Winner of seven TONY awards including Best Musical, this abridged version of Annie has been specially adapted for schools. The beloved book and score by TONY Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written including “Tomorrow” and tells the story of a plucky 11-year-old who dreams of escaping the clutches of the child-hating orphanage matron Miss Hannigan and going in search of her real parents.

Directed by Mrs Cousins assisted by Mrs Welsh, Mrs Osborn and ex-student Jenni Walker, the cast will also be supported by a wonderful technical crew and a stunning set and costumes. Mrs Cousins, Head of Drama, said,“This version of Annie has been specially adapted to be performed by young people and lasting approximately one hour with no interval, it will be the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of our cast.”

The production runs from 3rd to 5th December, including a matinee on Saturday 5th December, tickets are on sale from the Wyvern Finance Office.

Wyvern College Proudly Presents

Thursday 3rd December -Saturday 5th December

Wyvern College Main Hall7pm (2pm Saturday Matinee)

Tickets available from Wyvern Finance Office - 02380 692679 ext 261/256Adults £8 Children / Concessions £6Book by Thomas Meehan - Music by Charles Strouse - Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Based on “Little OrphanAnnie” By Permission of the Tribune Media Service, Inc. Presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEIN-BERGER LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL.

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After a few scorching years, the Wyvern 10K for 2015 took place in much cooler and wetter conditions on Sunday 12 July. However enthusiasm wasn’t dampened and it was another event filled with a great deal of effort and lots of smiles. Special guest, Francis Benali, started the race before joining the field himself, and as the runners disappeared out of the College, they were encouraged on by the Liberty Pride Cheerleaders who added real pizazz to the proceedings. Out on the road, Hedge End Running Club members enthusiastically cheered the runners on and made sure they were all safely steered round the course. Richard Waldron from Southampton AC led the field home in 34:40, closely followed by the Men’s Junior Champion Luke Powell (also from Southampton AC) in 34:49. The women were headed up by Lucy May from Stubbington Green Runners & AC in 41:54, and their Junior Champion was Maisie Truscott in 56:28. Stubbington Green Runners & AC were the women’s club champions with Lucy May, Dawn Haynes Sewell and Hollie Smith. Eastleigh RC took the men’s club with Andrew White, Josh Wilson, David Coak and James Johnson – who, astonishingly, finished 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th respectively. As an Olympic Legacy race, the Wyvern 10K looks to inspire the next generation of junior runners and this year encouraged twice as many 18 and under runners than in 2014. The junior category winners were Nicholas Hawkins in 38:34 and Jasmine Newberry (both from Eastleigh RC) in 1:02:41. Led home by Francis Benali and his son Luke, the “CF on the Run” team took this year’s team prize and raised over £2K for the Cystic

Wyvern 10K 2015Fibrosis Trust, and the race itself looks set to be able to make a sizable donation to local projects run by Macmillan Cancer Support. The winners’ prizes were presented by sponsors Nick

Deas from HP Contracts, Nicola Mitchell from Quality Solicitors Knight Polson, and Darren Butler from Ramptons. Additional sponsors were Aspire Estate Agents, Up and Running, Fair Oak

Glass, Fyffes and Caterlink. Everyone is welcome back next year on 10 July 2016, which will mark the 5 year anniversary of the race in an Olympic year.

A big thank you to our Sponsors

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Ramptons were delighted to support the Wyvern 10k as two of our advisers are members of Hedge End Running Club and it was a great opportunity to introduce one of our providers Vitality Life to the runners and their supporters and also to provide some free smoothies!

The Wyvern 10k was a very positive event for Ramptons and we look forward to continuing our relationship with both Wyvern and Hedge End Running Club.

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Come along to our Forget-Me-Not Café

Last Tuesday of every month, 2.30pm to 4pm

Botley Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7AP

We promise fun, friendship, advice about all aspects of care for older

people and delicious home-made refreshments. It’s free of charge and all are welcome!

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Residents and staff at Sunnybank House enjoyed a wonderful party to celebrate their home’s 1st Birthday on Thursday 1st October. They were delighted to be joined by family carers, friends, the Mayor of Eastleigh - Jane Welsh and representatives from Wyvern School.

Everyone gathered in the Snug and Hub on Rose Floor to toast the occasion with a glass of bubbly and a slice of birthday cake and enjoyed the musical entertainment provided by Amanda Parsons.

The Mayor said: “Thank you all so very much for inviting me to come along to this wonderful celebration. Sunnybank House is a truly beautiful home and it is clear that all your residents are happy and cared for. Sunnybank House has added a real positive feel to our community and I am under no doubt that it will continue to do so.”

Sean Gavin, CEO of Hartford Care said: “We are delighted that so many people have decided to make Sunnybank House their home in the last twelve months and we are looking forward to many more happy years providing care, comfort and companionship here for older people. I would also like to take this opportunity to

thank the wonderful team at Sunnybank House for making it such a special place to live.”

Sunnybank House celebrates its first year of providing care, comfort and companionship.

Community LinksBook ReviewThe wind and rain is blowing a gale outside, whilst indoors you can sit in the warm with a hot drink in one hand and a good book in the other, what could be better; especially if that book is Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel.

Beyond Black won’t be for everyone, it is a very dark tale, but as you would expect from the Booker Prize winner, it is a gripping story, with terrific characters and beautifully written.

The book is about Alison, a medium; she has thousands of followers who turn up at her gigs as she travels the

psychic circuit in the outer London suburbs, but Alison has a very troubled past. For Alison the dead are just as alive as the living and they give her no peace. Whilst Collette, Alison’s assistant, is trying to make money and a career from Alison’s gift, Alison is trying to survive her ghostly tormentors.

Beyond Black

WyvernBook ReviewWe are a small friendly group of readers who meet every month or so, to discuss a book we have all been reading. We have been running for seven years now and have a solid core membership as well as members who drop in and out.

Last month we read The 2015 Pulizer Prize winner All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. It also won the Carnegie prize and is a New York Times best seller, but more importantly it is a page turning, compelling read, from page one. It is set in St. Malo in 1944, when the allies are shelling the city to remove the remaining

Nazis. The two main protagonists are Marie-Laure, a blind French girl and Werner a German radio operator. The book jumps back and forth in time, with the bittersweet and haunting tale of how these two characters ended up in St Malo.

If you would like to join in with a discussion at our next meeting you will be most welcome. We meet at 7.00 p.m. in Wyvern College library (exact date not yet decided on).

For more information please phone 02380 692679 ext 262 or email [email protected]

Wyvern College students swapped the cold English Summer for the heat of Morocco during the school holidays, as part of an expedition run by Schools Worldwide which included a community project, mountain trek and sightseeing.

The forty one students had spent the last year fundraising for the expedition, as a key aim of the experience is that each student raises the money to pay for their trip. As a result, students organised a variety of cake sales and car boot sales, along with car washing, garden clearance and raffles. Fitness sessions and a practice expedition prepared them for the physical challenges of the Atlas Mountains.

During the community project, students enjoyed the hospitality of the Berber villages, and supported the local villagers with painting in a school, building irrigation channels and dry stone walls. The summit of M’Goun – 4068 metres and the second highest in the High Atlas Mountains – was the focus for the five day mountain trek and a real test of endurance. Students also experienced the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, and the beautiful fishing town of Essaouria. Haggling and bartering skills were put to the test in the souks as they sought out souvenirs, and camel trekking along the coast was another highlight.

“The best school trip ever” was the verdict from one student, whilst others have been inspired to travel further afield in the future. Trip leader, Mike Eldridge, said, “It has been a privilege to be involved in offering students such a wonderful expedition, experiencing a new culture, different environments and unforgettable life-changing moments.”

Morocco Expedition Trip

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A stunning performance at the Music for Youth National Festival in Birmingham in July rounded off an outstanding year for Wyvern’s Soul Band. The National Festival is a chance for young people from around the country to showcase their musical talent. Over 40,000 young musicians across 50 locations performed in regional festivals, with 8,000 being selected to go through to the five day event in Birmingham. The Wyvern Soul Band was one of only 8 bands across the country selected for the Jazz and Soul category.

Rehearsed by Geoff Lai & Ted Carrasco, the band learns all of the material

Wyvern Soul Band at National Festival

“by ear” and played a wonderful range of music for their appearance including: “All Night Long” by Lionel Richie, “The House that Jack Built” by Aretha Franklin, “Easy” by The Commodores, and “Lady Day and John Coltrane” by Gil Scott-Heron.

Barton Peveril College Soul Band also joined the Wyvern Band in Birmingham, meaning that a quarter of the eight Jazz and Soul bands invited to take part from across the country came from the local community, which is an incredible achievement for music in the Eastleigh area.

The final event of the year is always tinged with sadness as it is the last opportunity for outgoing Year 11 students

to take part. However, even though the personnel in the band changes from year to year, Geoff Lai and Ted Carrasco work tirelessly with the students to ensure that exceptional standards are maintained, resulting in their regular selection for the National Festival finals.

One of this year’s band members said, “Being part of the Soul Band has introduced me to lots of music that I wouldn’t have listened to. I felt really proud to have reached the national stage in the festival and it was a great experience! I hope to be part of it again.”

Students at Wyvern College, Fair Oak, held a non-uniform day in September, raising a grand total of £1,390 for the Great Western Air Ambulance.

The day was organised by Donna Howard, Pastoral Leader, in response to a road traffic accident involving

a former student, Jordan Glasspool. During an eighty mile charity cycle ride across the Cotswolds, Jordan unfortunately collided with a car and sustained extensive critical injuries. His family have said that the role of the Air Ambulance on that day was pivotal in transporting

him to hospital quickly. When Jordan was a student at Wyvern, he participated in various sporting activities and was an integral part of College life, well-liked by both staff and students.

Students and staff felt that raising money for the Great Western Air Ambulance was an appropriate way to show their support for Jordan and his family at this difficult time. It costs £125,000 each month to keep one Air Ambulance flying and without donations it would simply not be possible

and many people across the country would not survive some of the most serious accidents.

Mrs Howard said,

“I am delighted that students contributed generously towards raising money for this excellent charity and our thoughts are with Jordan and his family as he continues his recovery”.

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Sports Hall, Wyvern College

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Twenty five Wyvern students experienced outdoor education at its best in a residential visit to Kingswood Outdoor Centre on the Isle of Wight early in September. The Centre is situated in a superb cliff top location, overlooking Whitecliff Bay, with direct beach access and specialises in delivering a range of outdoor activities in a safe and secure environment.

During the action-packed trip, students participated in up to 7 activities a day including abseiling, climbing, leap of faith, team challenges and an obstacle course. The glorious weather arrived on cue enabling the group to

Kingswood Outdoor Centre Visit also undertake body boarding in the sea which proved to be a real highlight of the trip. Students learnt to work and communicate as a team, to step outside of their personal comfort zones, and to challenge themselves. They showed real persistence in completing the activities, with some even overcoming personal phobias such as a fear of heights. Staying in camping lodges, the students had daily room checks to instil pride in their rooms and there was certainly some healthy competition between the groups!

Martin Kerslake, trip leader, said, “This was a really rewarding trip in a great

How sustainable is Whiteley Shopping Centre? That was the enquiry question 100 Year 11 Wyvern students were tasked with answering for their GCSE Geography Controlled Assessment on a recent visit to Whiteley.

Students met with Darren Gooding, Sustainability Manager at the Centre, who delivered an interesting presentation on the history of Whiteley and how the development is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. Students then toured the site completing traffic surveys (who would have thought over 100 cars entered the site at 9.45am on a random Wednesday morning!), questionnaires,

location with great instructors and the children made the most of everything on offer.”

Geography Field Tripsustainability audits, housing surveys, and field sketches, all of which will contribute towards their enquiry question, which accounts for up to 25% of their final GCSE mark.

The day finished with a hula hooping competition using the hula hoop the Geography Department brought to teach the Milankovitch theory, an explanation of long-term climate change!

Emily Goss, Geography Curriculum Leader, said “A fantastic day was had by all and the students were able to collect a wealth of primary data for their controlled assessments. Students were exemplary and members of the

public praised their behaviour and work ethic.”

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Wyvern Community Centre offers a wide and extensive range of courses throughout the year. For more details visit www.wyverncommunity.co.uk and click on the Community tab. If you require further information then just give us a call on 02380 692678 or call into the Wyvern Community Enterprise Office in the Sport and Fitness building.

MondayNick Mort - Tennis 4.30-8.00pmMLT Natural Coaching 3.45-6.45pmPump It 6.00-6.55pmBrownies 6.30-8.00pmPilates - Beginners 6.30-7.20pmJinlan – IMA 7.00-8.30pmStep It Up 7.05-8.00pmChandlers Ford Badminton Club 7.30-10.00pmSpinning 8.10-8.55pm

TuesdayJnr Table Tennis Club 3.00-4.30pmTeen Gym – Yrs 9-11 3.00-4.30pmNick Mort - Tennis 4.00-8.00pmOver 60’s Table Tennis 5.00-6.00pmBox Fit 6.00-6.55pmRavens Netball 6.00-7.00pmPilates – Beginners/Improvers 6.10-7.00pmPilates - Advanced 7.10-8.00pmZumba 7.00-7.45pmTeam Rambo Netball 7.00-8.30pmGems Netball Club 7.00-9.00pmFitball Fitness 8.05-9.00pm

WednesdayFountain Café 9.00-11.00am Nick Mort - Tennis 5.00-8.00pmGymnastics Beginners 5.00-6.00pmGymnastics Improvers 6.00-7.00pmSouthampton Athletics Club 6.00-7.30pmCircuit Training 6.00-6.55pmCommunity Choir 6.30-8.00pmWyvern Football Club 7.00-9.00pm Kickers (Days) Taekwondo 7.00-8.30pmUltimate Intervals & Abs 7.05-7.55pmSpinning Intervals & Abs 7.05-7.55pmFight Klub Totally Shredded Fitness Class 8.05-9.00pm

ThursdayTeen Gym – Yrs 9-11 3.00-4.30pmNick Mort - Tennis 4.00-7.00pmFit and Firm 6.00-6.55pmParent & Teen Gym 6.30-8.00pmYo-Fit (Course) 6.30-7.20pmUpholstery 7.00-9.00pmWyvern Community Bowls Club 7.30-9.30pm

FridayInsanity 6.00-6.50pmParent & Teen Gym 6.30-8.00pmWyvern Dragons Junior Badminton Club 7.00-8.00pmWyvern Dragons Adults Badminton Club 8.00-10.00pmNick Mort - Tennis 4.30-6.00pm

SaturdaySlimming World 9.00 & 11.00amSpinning 8.30-9.15amMLT Natural Coaching 8.40-10.00amBody Blitz 9.30-10.25amWyvern Football Club 10.00-1200 noonLegs, Bums and Tums 10.30-11.25amMencap Disability Leisure Access Group Basketball 9.30-10.30amSouthampton Athletics Club 10.00-11.30amGymnastics Beginners 9.30-10.30amGymnastics Improvers 10.30-11.30amGymnastics Advanced 11.30-1.00pmNick Mort – Tennis 9.30-12.30pmParent & Teen Gym 11.00-12.30pmWyvern Community Bowls Club 2.00-4.00pm

SundayPilates Mixed Ability 10.00-10.55amSt Thomas Church at Wyvern 10.30-1.00pmParent & Teen Gym 11.00-12.30pm

What’s on for the Community - Autumn 2015

Over 60’s Table Tennis CALLING ALL OVER 60’s

EVER FANCIED TABLE TENNIS? WHY NOT COME ALONG TO OUR

TABLE TENNIS CLUB all abilities welcome

TUESDAYS 5.00pm-6.00pm (term time) Pay As You Go - £2 per session

Taster Session Free Wyvern Sports Hall

Just come along and try it out

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CONTACT US Wyvern College, Botley Rd, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Hants.SO50 7AN

023 8069 2678 — [email protected] www.wyvern.hants.sch.uk

Enrolment Required Starts Wed 13 Jan 2016

10 wks £45

Beginners - Wednesday 5pm-6pm Improvers - Wednesday 6pm-7pm

Age 4+

Contact: Wyvern Community Enterprise to enrol: - 023 80 692678 Email: [email protected]

COME AND TRY A FREE TASTER SESSION ON WEDNESDAY 25th NOVEMBER

Tuesday 6.10pm-7.00pm Course - Enrolment Required

Starts Tues 12 Jan 2016 10 wks £51

Beginners/Improvers Pilates






Pilates Beginners/Improvers CourseWhat is the aim?To deliver a mat based Pilates class at beginners/improvers level, incorporating strength and mobility moves. To encourage use of lateral thoracic breathing. To learn correct engagement of core muscles and to encourage relaxation. To teach Pilates principles and encourage their use. The class is mixed ability and instructions will be offered to suit all levels.What will I learn?To set up my body with good posture. The technique of lateral thoracic breathing, correctly engage deep core muscles and a variety of mat based moves to improve strength and mobility. Improve relaxation.How will course be taught?Demonstration/practicalWhat to bring· Socks

· Warm sweatshirt or thin blanket (for relaxation part)

· Padded exercise mat (only thin ones are provided)

· Hand towel

Any other costs for coursePadded exercise mat (optional)Where can I progress?Advanced Pilates





Enrolment Required Starts Wed 13 Jan 2016

10 wks £45

Beginners - Wednesday 5pm-6pm Improvers - Wednesday 6pm-7pm

Age 4+


COME AND TRY A FREE TASTER SESSION ON WEDNESDAY 25th NOVEMBER

Wyvern Sport & FitnessThe biggest part of my journey to a healthier and fitter retirement started with Geoff Knell, a personal trainer and instructor at Wyvern Activate Gym.

Two Goals:

(1) to be as fit as I could be for my age.

2) To lose weight.

Even with injuries Geoff has encouraged and supported

me, showing me alternative exercises to do enabling me to be more fit and active than before. His knowledge and expertise has taken me further than I could have hoped for.

I have lost weight (22 lbs to date) and quite a few inches.

My much improved core strength has helped me feel much more secure when horse riding and strengthened my back.

A journey …From 3 leg lifts to 30 not bad even if I say so myself!

Many, many achievements too numerous to mention here, ask me and I will proudly tell you.

So my thanks to Geoff for believing in me and getting me to believe in myself.

Thanks to the staff at the gym for their encouragement, help and cheerful greetings.

Kathy Brown.

Christmas Opening HoursChristmas Opening HoursChristmas Opening HoursChristmas Opening Hours

Thu 24th Dec : 7am - 2pm

Fri 25th Dec: Closed

Sat 26th Dec: Closed

Sun 27th Dec: 8am - 4pm

Mon 28th Dec: 7am - 11am, 3pm - 9pm

Tue 29th Dec: 7am - 11am, 3pm - 9pm

Wed 30th Dec: 7am - 1.15pm, 3pm - 9pm

Thu 31st Dec: 7am - 2pm

Friday 1st Jan: Closed

Sat 2nd Jan: Normal Opening Hours

Merry Christmas

Chances are at some time in your life you’ve made a New Year’s resolution and then broken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get healthy, you will have a much better year if your resolution sticks. Here are 10 tips to help you get started.

1. Be Realistic The surest way to fall short of your goal is to make your goal unattainable. For instance, resolving to NEVER eat your favourite food again is setting you up to fail. Instead, strive for a goal that is attainable, such as avoiding it more often than you do now.2. Plan Ahead Don’t make your resolution on New Year’s Eve. If you wait until the last minute, it will be based on your mind-set that particular day. Instead, it should be planned well before December 31 arrives.3. Outline Your Plan Decide how you will deal with the temptation to skip that exercise class or have that piece of cake. This could include calling on a friend for help, practising positive thinking and self-talk, or reminding yourself how your “bad” will affect your goal.4. Make a “Pros” and “Cons” List It may help to see a list of items on paper to keep your motivation strong. Develop this list over time, and ask others to

contribute to it. Keep your list with you and refer to it when you need help keeping your resolve.5. Talk About It Don’t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members who will be there to support your resolve to change yourself for the better or improve your health. The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who shares your New Year’s resolution and motivate each other.6. Reward Yourself This doesn’t mean that you can eat an entire box of chocolates if your resolution is to eat a better diet. Instead, celebrate your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn’t contradict your resolution. If you have been sticking to your promise to eat better, for example, reward yourself with new fitness clothing or by going to a movie with a friend.7. Track Your Progress Keep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to keep, and each small accomplishment will help keep you

motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the first five. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds lost.8. Don’t Beat Yourself Up Obsessing over the occasional slip won’t help you achieve your goal. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.9. Stick to It Experts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your personality. It won’t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!10. Keep Trying If you have totally run out of steam when it comes to keeping your resolution by mid-February, don’t despair. Start over again! Recommit yourself for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.












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THE SCHOOL REPORTDURLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

FAIR OAK INFANT SCHOOL

Durley School Children Go Out and AboutThis is the time of year for children at Durley Primary School to team build and meet new challenges on residential visits.

Year 3 and 4 had a wonderful three day experience at the Minstead

Study Centre in the New Forest. The children walked barefoot through the bog land, walked through ditches, made compost, set moth traps and got to know each other better over a three day trip learning about sustainability and making our planet a greener place. For some of the children this was their first time away from home. They returned full of

Ready, Steady, Cook!The builders have been very busy at Fair Oak Infant School over the Summer Holiday, updating and extending our cookery room. By knocking two smaller rooms into a much larger space they have created a room that enables a group of children to work around an island. All the worktops and appliances have been installed at the children’s height, allowing them to work safely. This fantastic resource has been partly funded by Friends of Fair Oak Infant School

stories of their adventures – as well as switching off lights, checking taps and collecting fruit to make compost for the school gardens.

The children in Years 5 and 6 went a bit further afield to the Hampshire Mountain Centre in the Brecon Beacons, in Wales. After the initial challenge of bed making, the children went on to enjoy activities such as mountain walking to the top of Pen-y-Fan, a

day long canoeing trip, waterfall walking and caving, all in the beautiful mountain setting. As the centre is free from light pollution the children loved their night time activities including being wowed by the sight of shooting stars, the Milky Way and star constellations. The children and staff were extremely lucky to have a week of bright sunshine to see the Welsh mountains at their best.

and cooking resources have been purchased through the Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme.

Following the summer holiday the children were excited to see the changes that had taken place. The paint had hardly dried before Year One were cooking! They cooked dishes relating to their class country; Spain Class cooked Spanish Omelette, Italy Class made a pasta sauce, Germany Class created Lebkuchen (spiced biscuits) and Denmark Class baked some Danish biscuits. It won’t be

long before Year R and Year Two are also creating their own culinary delights.

The children are learning new skills, such as; cutting, whisking, simmering, rolling, stirring and measuring. They have even been enjoying washing up! All useful skills to help at home. Our curriculum will enable the children

to practise and refine these skills.

Healthy eating and living have a high profile within the curriculum and our new cookery room will help develop the children’s skills in creating healthy food. You never know, the next Jamie Oliver or future winner of the Great British Bake Off or Masterchef may come from Fair Oak Infant School!

FAIR OAK JUNIOR SCHOOL

THE SCHOOL REPORTUPHAM CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

We are always looking for ways to make learning as engaging and relevant for children as possible at Upham School and one way we achieve this is with visitors who inspire the children. We are also lucky that so many of our parents are able to offer us their time to discuss their job and particular skills they have.

This term, Class 4 (our Year 5 and 6 children) has been learning about food in ‘The Great Upham Bake Off’. A visitor representing a cooperative allotment group in Eastleigh talked to the class about seasonal produce and the benefits of traditional growing varieties. He brought with him a huge range of different vegetables, some hard to recognise. The children carefully chopped, pealed and cooked them to make tasty vegetable soup! This

understanding of food preparation was then further developed through a visit from a parent who is a Home Economics teacher. She talked to the children about food preparation and key skills required. Children’s knowledge of how food arrives in our supermarkets was illuminated by an interesting talk from a parent who works as a buyer for a food distribution company. Understanding how fruits are sourced and shipped was really interesting.

Our younger children in Class 2 (Years 1 and 2) enjoyed a visit from a parent who is a doctor. He helped the children understand

Year 3’s Sensational Scooting SessionsOn Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd September, Year 3 children were visited by Pedal Power. The focus of the visit was to teach

the Year 3 children about keeping themselves safe whilst using their scooters on public footpaths and roads. Whilst most children brought their own scooters and safety helmets to school for the day, Pedal Power were able to

how they sense the world and even showed the children how to hear through their skulls!

Another class enjoyed a visit from a chemist from Southampton University. They explored how different materials behave and found out that the same processes they use in their science work is used by real scientists.

All of this makes learning real and helps the children to recognise that what they learn in school does relate to real roles and jobs, developing high aspirations for themselves in the process.

supply scooters and helmets for the children to use.

The Year 3 children had an amazing session taking part in road safety sessions whilst using scooters, as well as playing some games that further developed their scooting skills. There was much excitement when a scooting circuit was set up on the school playground that involved limbo dancing, a traditional popular dance contest

that originated on the island of Trinidad. Limbo dancing whilst manoeuvring round the playground on a scooter proved to be quite a challenge for some, but great fun was had by all!

THE SCHOOL REPORTSTOKE PARK INFANT SCHOOL

STOKE PARK JUNIOR SCHOOLThe Iron MenSome terrifying noises. Some terrifying sights. Some terrifying thoughts. What had come to Stoke Park Woods? What had left a trail of destruction? What was lurking in the trees? Year 3 children went to investigate…luckily they had read Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man and realised from the evidence in the woods that the metallic skin and large footprints had been left behind after a visit from the

creature from the story. So, with the much-appreciated help from some parents, the children set about making their own giants. They worked in teams and used recycled materials to good effect. As you can see from the pictures, the children created some fantastic looking iron men. Hopefully there won’t be a space-bat-angel-dragon visiting the woods anytime soon…

Year 2The children in Year 2 have had a busy and exciting start to their new school year! Their topic of ‘Underwater Adventure’ has inspired lots of fun learning. The topic started with a visit from

the amazing Blue Reef Aquarium’s ‘Rock Pool Road Show’. They brought in lots of underwater creatures for the children to meet, including a starfish and crab. All the children loved stroking the different animals, particularly the slimy ones! As well as learning lots of new facts about the ocean and the creatures that live in it, the

children have used it to inspire their art work. They have produced some of their own sculptures based on the work of Andy Goldsworthy and have made their own 3D

dioramas. Now they can’t wait to start learning all about the Titanic and are looking forward to visiting the Sea City Museum. What a great start to Year 2!

Wild BunchAs part of their rainforest topic, Year 5 visited nearby Marwell Zoo. They had been studying animals that lived in the rainforest and this was an opportunity to see some of those animals up close. As part of their lessons, children have been learning about the habitats that the animals live in as well as how different creatures have adapted to live in their natural environment. Children studied the various layers of the rainforest and the particular

animals that are specific to that layer. Looking at the environment on a larger scale, Year 5 learnt that even trips to local shops and the products they buy there can have an effect on our environment.

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Contact: 023 80 692678www.wyvern.tennisclub.co.uk

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In partnership with Nick Mort Tennis Coaching and Wyvern College, Wyvern Tennis Club can offer affordable tennis to everyone. All players old and new are welcome to come and enjoy our facilities. The emphasis at Wyvern is firmly on enjoying tennis. We offer you the benefits of a club membership with the option of regular additional coaching sessions run by Nick Mort at an additional cost.

Your membership will offer:-l Members will have extended playing hoursl Adult, Junior and Family memberships availablel Clubspark online booking system, telephone bookings, or via the office, or Nick Mortl LTA registrationl Free entry into Wimbledon Ticket Ballotl Extended playing hoursl 6 Floodlit courts at no extra costsl Enjoy and improve your game in a friendly and competitive environmentl Allow the club to develop in house leagues and competitions l Opportunities to play in Club Teamsl Fun and friendly club offering social events l Invite new members onto courtl Opportunity to bring guests (minimal guest fee)l Pay and play sessions also available for non membersl Future development of the courtsl Opportunities for members of all abilities to play and enjoy tennis in a friendly and sociable clubl Professional tennis stringer available

annual membership : (pro-rata Fees available) Adult: £30 per year - Junior (age up to 18) £20 per yearFamily (2 adults & up to 3 juniors) £40 per year

Opening times:Monday-Thursday 3pm-9.30pm, Friday-3pm-9pm, weekends 8am-4pm School Holidays: Monday-Thursday 8am-9.30pm, Friday 8am-9pm, weekends 8am-4pm

Nick Mort, Tennis Coach, will continue to offer affordable tennis, including adult and junior coaching, squad sessions and mixins – the prices for these pay as you go sessions will remain the same and will be paid directly to Nick.

If you would like to become a member, then please contact us for more information:-

The Club is LTA registered Offers extended playing hours 6 floodlit courts Priority on line booking 7 days in advance Free entry into Wimbledon Ticket Ballot Opportunities to play for Club Teams Play internal competitions Additional coaching sessions available with Nick Mort (PAYG sessions)

TennisFor Everyone

In partnership with Nick Mort Tennis Coaching and Wyvern College, Wyvern Tennis Club offers affordable tennis to everyone, whether you are a beginner or advanced, all players old and new are very welcome to come and enjoy our facilities, within a very friendly atmosphere.

Memberships available from 1st April 2015

Annual Memberships

Adult - £30 per year Junior (age up to 18) - £20 per year

Family (2 adults & up to 3 juniors) - £40 per year Wyvern Community Enterprise Wyvern College, Botley Road Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7AN

Contact: 023 80 692678 www.wyvern.hants.sch.uk

[email protected]

NICK MORT TENNIS Mort Tennis was established in 1991, inially working in

associaon with Bishopstoke Tennis Club alongside Chris Wilkinson former Brish No.1 and his coach and father Reg Wilkinson who sll assists with coaching at his ever popular Saturday Club.

various sessions at extremely affordable rates reflect and reinforce that belief. Come along and have fun whilst geng fit in our popular tennis sessions at low costs all year round, whilst the school may shut we do not!! Nick’s aim is to ensure that all programmes provide a fun social environment in which people can progress their game but whilst having fun and benefing from the excellent all round exercise that this sport can provide.

School Holiday Tennis Camps also available and one to one coaching.

Qualified, Insured member of Tennis Coach UK

Contact Nick on 0772 9899 416 or email cairnscoagentlworld.com

NICK MORT COACHING

AT WYVERN TENNIS CLUB (These sessions will be PAYG - open to all)

In Associaon with Wyvern College Qualified, CRB, Insured, Member of TCUK

Call or Text Nick on 0772 9899 416 Come and join these fantasc very popular sessions for all abilies, Junior or Adults, All year round

at low costs, floodlit courts, learning in a fun environment. All sessions pay and play so just come along and join in.

Saturday Morning Junior Club 10.00-11.30am This very popular Junior Club takes place at Wyvern Tennis Club every Saturday morning all year round. This caters for all abilies and ages from -16 years. layers will enjoy drills and fun games, whilst improving their tennis skills.

Over the years through this programme hundreds of children have enjoyed the fun, fitness and social benefits of playing tennis with some of my players even going on to become top naonal juniors.

This is a pay and play session so just come along and join in.

Ladies Mornings and Evenings A thriving session just for Ladies, this session consists of a mixture of fun, drills and match play

Sessions available:- Monday evening 7.00 – 8.00pm at Wyvern

Wednesday mornings 9.30 – 11.30am - contact Nick for venue details Friday morning 10.00 – 12.00 noon - contact Nick for venue details

Contact Nick for more informaon and to nd out which session would best suit you.

Adult Mix-in Wednesday 6-8pm

This session has been running for many years and is as popular today as it ever was. If you are looking to get some exercise and match play in a fun and social environment then this is the session for you.

Tuesday Evening Men's Match Play This suad is for match play pracce for match play players. Contact Nick for more informaon on this session.

Thursday Junior Group Age 9-16 - 5-6pm For players who are intermediate or improvers. Drills, coaching and match play

School Holiday Camps also available

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Nick Mort Tennis was established in 1991, initially working in association with Bishopstoke Tennis Club alongside Chris Wilkinson (former British No.1) and his coach and father Reg Wilkinson who still assists with coaching at his ever popular Saturday Club.

Nick’s philosophy is that Tennis should be available to everybody and his various sessions at extremely affordable rates reflect and reinforce that belief.

Nick’s aim is to ensure that all programmes provide a fun social environment in which people can progress their game but whilst having fun and benefiting from the excellent all round exercise that this sport can provide.


Qualified, Insured member of The British Tennis Coaches Association

Contact Nick on 0772 9899 416or email [email protected]

(These sessions will be PAYG -open to all)In Association with Wyvern College

Qualified, CRB, Insured, Member of BTCA

Call or Text Nick on 0772 9899 416Come and join these fantastic very popular sessions for all abilities, Junior or Adults,

All year round at low costs, floodlit courts, learning in a fun environment.All sessions pay and play so just come along and join in.

Saturday Morning Junior Club 10.00-11.30amThis very popular Junior Club takes place at Wyvern Tennis Club every Saturday

morning all year round. This caters for all abilities and ages from 5-16 years. Players will enjoy drills and fun games, whilst improving their tennis skills. Over the years through this programme hundreds of children have enjoyed the fun, fitness and

social benefits of playing tennis with some of my players even going on to become top national juniors. This is a pay and play session so just come along and join in.

Adult Mixed Ability Session This is a session for both Beginners and Improvers or those who haven’t played for a

while and want to return to tennis. Monday evening 6.00 - 7.00pm at Wyvern

Ladies Mornings and EveningsA thriving session just for Ladies, this session consists of a mixture of fun,

drills and match playSessions available:

Monday evening 7.00 – 8.00pm at WyvernWednesday mornings 9.30 – 11.30am - contact Nick for venue details

Friday morning 10.00 – 12.00 noon - contact Nick for venue details

Contact Nick for more information and to find out which session would best suit you.

Adult Mix-in Wednesday 6-8pmThis session has been running for many years and is as popular today as it ever was. If you are looking to get some exercise and match play in a fun and social

environment then this is the session for you.

Tuesday Evening Men’s Match PlayThis squad is for match play practice for match play players. Contact Nick for more

information on this session.

Thursday Junior Group Age 9-16 - 5-6pmFor players who are intermediate or improvers. Drills, coaching and match play








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Little Coppice Children’s Centre is on the Wyvern

Campus, next to the Nursery.

We work with Health Visitors and other professionals to offer support and advice for all under 5’s and their parents and carers. Please pop in to see us and pick up a timetable of groups

that we run, call us on 02380 602799 or look us up on www.4children.org.

uk for more information. We also offer 1:1 support to

those with children under 5 who may need it including

young mums and those with additional needs.

Wyvern’s annual Careers Evening was bigger and better than ever this year, with over 22 exhibitors providing an excellent opportunity for Year 11 students to consider a range of post-16 opportunities.

Local colleges were well represented with Barton Peveril, Eastleigh, Peter Symonds’, Brockenhurst, Fareham, Itchen, Richard Taunton and Sparsholt all attending. Apprenticeship providers including Barratt Homes and CITB, Clarke Willmott, HTP Hotel/Catering Training, Ian Williams, IBM, My Coaching, SETA, and Yellow Dot Nursery provided information on alternative routes post-16. Also popular were the stands run by the Armed Forces, Winchester University and the Princes Trust.

Annual Careers EveningKatie Bruce, Careers Co-ordinator, said, “Over 165 students attended the evening and exhibitors said how engaging our students were and how well they had prepared for the event.”

Wyvern’s ongoing aim is to raise the aspirations of all students and the College is keen to work with local businesses, particularly in unusual professions. The College has many careers events during the year including enterprise days, mock interview day, work experience and careers presentations, and support with these is always appreciated. In addition, it is always of benefit to hear from previous Wyvern students who have established successful careers and may be willing to share their stories.

If you would like to find out more information about how your business can get involved with the College, or are a past Wyvern student, please contact Katie Bruce at [email protected].

Thought for the DayProgress is the product of human agency. Things get

better because we make them better. Things go wrong

when we get too comfortable, when we fail to take

risks or seize opportunities.

Susan Rice Stanford University Commencement, 2010

European Day of Languages

Wyvern students had great fun taking part in the annual European Day of Languages celebration at the end of September, with a variety of exciting activities to improve and test their language skills.

The week’s assemblies had an international flavour with comparisons between the Berber community in Morocco and the Basque community focussing on their multilingualism and their sense of belonging to a community through pride in their common language. All language teachers taught taster sessions in different languages and some students, who are native speakers of a language other than English, became teachers for a lesson with Polish, Afrikaans, Turkish and Italian amongst the languages covered.

Other subjects contributed to the day with History exploring the different nationalities represented on the Titanic and the “class” they were travelling in and Geography devising a quiz on the EU. Maths began their lessons with a number square in different languages and English discussed how so much of our vocabulary has its roots in other languages. The school canteen also produced an international menu for the day and the

Fountain Café supported the event by baking an array of international cakes.

Visiting teachers David and Diana Snuggs gave entertaining lessons on Russian and Hebrew, with

David teaching students to sing and perform the Song of the Volga Boatmen, as demonstrated in the photo below, and Diana providing the opportunity to learn traditional Hebrew dances and to try out some simple phrases.

At the end of the week, 60 Year 8 students prepared and delivered short lessons in German for pupils at Fair Oak Infant School. The lessons were very well received and the students put in an incredible amount of effort both in terms of the preparation and delivery.

The aim of Maritime Week was to raise the profile of the national Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and IT (STEMIT) agenda, with a focus on the maritime sector which employs over 531,000 people and contributes more than £26.5 billion each year to our economy. Students experienced workshops run by local maritime industry experts including Warsash Maritime Academy/Southampton Solent University, Exxon Mobil, Mary Rose Trust, QinetiQ, the Royal Navy, the Marine Skills Centre and Lloyd’s Register. Special guest speakers included Simon Watt,

biologist and TV presenter, and Jonny Duddle, author and illustrator of pirate stories.

A popular talking point at the front of the college was Collective Spirit’, the 30-ft state-of-the-art sailing boat fashioned from hundreds of donated wooden objects and produced by Lone Twin for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. The highlight of the week was an evening Community Maritime Festival with presentations by the Royal Navy and Exxon Mobil, exhibition stands from a range of maritime-related companies, the Maritime Archaeology Trust Discovery Bus, food-tasting, boat building and racing, and activities for younger seafarers including a pirate-themed bouncy castle. The week was staged in conjunction with SeaVision, a non-profit organisation that is closely linked to the maritime sector and works with education partners under the STEM agenda.

Wyvern students who are part of the Surveying Pathways programme recently shared their experiences from the last year in a promotional video which will be shown to Year 9 students as part of the next application round.

Surveying Pathways enables selected Year 10 and 11 students to undertake work experience for a day a week at one of five local chartered

surveying firms: Evolution 5, Gleeds, Hampshire County Council, HP Contracts and Sir Robert McAlpine. Students have the opportunity to contribute to real work projects, learn from the expertise of staff at the various companies, and experience a professional

work environment. The two year course leads to an NVQ Level 2 in Surveying. Students have to complete this alongside their normal GCSE studies and there is an expectation that they will catch-up on work missed, which in turn has helped them to improve other skills such

as prioritising and meeting deadlines.

Full details on the programme will be provided to all Year 9 students later this term and applications are accepted in the Spring Term. Mr Williams, Assistant Headteacher, said, “This qualification is something that the real world will recognise as a skill; feedback from students has been excellent and they

are thoroughly enjoying this opportunity”.

In addition, the college has links with Lakesmere as part of their ‘School to Work’ project. Students work on real projects in Lakesmere’s Design and Quantity Surveying departments for one day a week and receive a diploma qualification at the end of the course. During this year, students have helped to design the external glass panels for a new shopping centre in the centre of Birmingham and were able

With the approach of shorter days and darker evenings the Community Speedwatch team for Fair Oak and Horton Heath would like to remind residents that the village already has a 30 mph speed limit through the majority of roads in the Parish. It is the team’s job to deter motorists from exceeding the 30 mph limit, with the support of the County Roads Policing Unit to enforce the speed limit. Many motorists have forgotten Highway Code Rule 103:

“You MUST NOT exceed the maximum speed limits for the road and for your vehicle. Street lights usually mean that there is a 30 mph speed limit unless there are signs showing another limit.”

Remember that a vehicle travelling at 30 mph or less will cause serious injuries to a pedestrian whether adult or child. At 40 mph, the collision is likely to be fatal.

The difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. The faster someone is driving, the less time they have to stop if something unexpected happens. If you kill someone while speeding, you will have to live with the long-term emotional consequences. Speed limits are there for a reason.

MOTORISTS PLEASE WATCH YOUR SPEED

Training Surveyors of the Future to visit the site to see their finished work.

Mr Newton, Headteacher, said, “I am delighted that we are able to work with the surveying profession to offer

such innovative opportunities to our students. I have no doubt that the range of skills and experiences students have gained will stand them in good stead for their future careers”.

Activate Your Mind!

Sudoku

Word Wheel

Puzzles devised by © Kevin Stone [www.brainbashers.com]

High NumberStarting in the bottom left-hand corner, moving to the top right-hand corner, moving either right or up, what is the highest sum you can achieve?

Hidden Words

Crack the safe

Answer

Answer:56 = 6 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 7 + 6 + 7 + 6 + 6.

Hidden in the grid below are eight, 7 letter words. Each word begins with the central P and you can move one letter in any direction to the next letter. All of the letters are used exactly once each. What are the words?

Using the BrainTracker grid below, how many words can you find? Each word must contain the central W and no letter can be used twice, however, the letters do not have to be connected. Proper nouns are not allowed, however, plurals are. Can you find the nine letter word? Excellent: 24 words. Good: 18 words. Average: 14 words.

Answer: Waterfall. Common words: aware, awe, awl, few, flaw, flew, law, raw, trawl, wafer, waft, wall, wallet, war, ware, wart, water,WATERFALL, we, wear, weft, well, welt, wet. All words: aw, awa, aware, awe, awl, fatwa, few, flatware, flaw, flew, law, raw, taw, tawer, tew, trawl, twa, twae, wae, wafer, waft, wafter, wale, waler, wall, walla, wallet, war, ware, wart, wat, water, WATERFALL, we, weal, wear, weft, well, welt, wert, wet.

Sudoku

3 7

8 6 9

1 9 4

9 7 5

7 2 9 5 4 6

6 1 7

6 3 8

5 2 1

9 8

Answer

9 3 1 8 5 2 6 7 4

8 4 5 3 6 7 1 2 9

6 2 7 1 9 4 8 3 5

3 8 9 4 7 6 5 1 2

1 7 2 9 8 5 4 6 3

4 5 6 2 1 3 7 9 8

2 1 4 6 3 8 9 5 7

5 6 8 7 2 9 3 4 1

7 9 3 5 4 1 2 8 6

Sudoku

37

869

194

975

729546

617

638

521

98

Answer

931852674

845367129

627194835

389476512

172985463

456213798

214638957

568729341

793541286

6 3 5 6 6

7 4 6 7 3

3 7 7 4 7

5 6 4 3 4

6 3 3 5 6Answer: Pancake, physics, pinball, plaster, popular, premium, psychic, pyramid.

The safe has a rather unusual control panel. In order to open the safe you have to press every single button once only, in the correct sequence, ending on the button marked E. Each button clearly states which button to press next, for example, 2U means move up 2 buttons and 3R means move right 3 buttons. Can you determine which button you must start with?

Answer: Start with the 1U which is on the 3rd row down and the 7th column across.

Crack the SafeThe safe has a rather unusual control panel. In order to open the safe you have to press every single button once only, in the correct sequence, ending on the button marked E. Each button clearly states which button to press next, for example, 2U means move up 2 buttons and 3R means move right 3 buttons. Can you determine which button you must start with?

6D 2D 3R 1R 2D 1D 6L

2R 1U 2R 2L 2D 2D 2D

1U 1D 2U 1U 1L 3L 1U

2D 1L 2D 3U 2D 2L 4L

2U 1R 2R 3R E 2U 5L

3R 1D 4R 1U 3L 1U 1D

2U 1R 1R 1R 1R 1U 6U

© Kevin Stone Answer: Start with the 1U which is on the 3rd row down and the 7th column across.

Sports News

Wyvern table tennis players triumphed recently in the South Winchester District Tournament which was hosted at Wyvern and involved Hamble and Westgate schools.

Henry Moody, Tom Merritt, Akshay Robert and Isaac Porter took on Westgate to win in the final of the Under-16 competition, whilst Luke Vernon, Dan Kimber, Max Proctor and Sam Williams were runners-up in the final of the Under-13 competition, having been beaten by Westgate.

All three schools had a thoroughly enjoyable evening; the players were certainly

Wyvern Table Tennis Club are looking for a sponsor, we run a very successful aer school session for Wyvern College students as well as an Over 60’s session. We

have been established for nearly 3 years and compete in local compeons.

To develop the club further we are looking for a sponsor to support us with the purchase of team shirts. If any local businesses are interested in supporng a great club which gives students the

opportunity to develop their skills and give something back to the Community and be part of their future success.

Please contact: Wyvern Community Enterprise on 023 80 692678

Email: [email protected]

South Winchester District Table Tennis Competition

competitive but all teams showed good sportsmanship and respect towards their opponents in all games played.

The winning teams now move forward to the School Games National Tournament at County Level which will be played at Testwood College in December, and we wish our U-16 team every success in this event.

Wyvern’s Year 7 students recently enjoyed a visit during assembly from Aaron Phipps, the former GB Paralympian and wheelchair rugby star. Aaron spoke about his life before and after meningitis, a disease which robbed him of his legs and most of his fingers as a boy, and how he overcame adversity to live his life focussed on what he could do rather than what he couldn’t do.

Aaron inspired students to think about their dreams and ambitions and what they might aim for in life. His upbeat and thought-provoking talk was punctuated with videos of him scoring over half Team GB’s points in the London 2012 Paralympic Games and promoting disability sport. A question and answer session finished the assembly, and he encouraged students to ask him anything, ranging from his disability to his heroes to what he eats!

Although a legend in the world

of wheelchair rugby and having performed at ‘the greatest show on earth’ (London 2012), Aaron is always humble and people friendly. The students responded really positively to what he had to say and his requests for them to be the best that they can be. He left the Year 7 audience with the thought that, “if an average boy from Totton can achieve what I have achieved, then why not you?”

Photos: Aaron Phipps meeting Year 7 Tutor Representatives and also Stuart McCracken, Head of PE.

The Wyvern Under-15 Cricket Team were crowned District Champions following a close fought final against Mountbatten School.

Having been set 143 for the victory, Finley Middleton opened the batting and quickly reached a retirement score of 30 runs. After the dismissal of Fletcha Middleton (24) and Alex Woolvine (11), Wyvern fell behind the required run rate and victory seemed a tall order. However, Iwan Lynch’s arrival supported by sensible batting from Will Archer and Isaac Porter began the revival. Iwan

hit 24 off of 5 balls, reaching retirement from just 5 overs. Isaac hit the winning runs to claim the Championship by 6 wickets.

Congratulations to all those who took part!

District Under-15 Cricket Champions

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Over 50 Wyvern students from Years 7 to 11 are busy rehearsing … · 2016-08-02 · Martin Charnin feature some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written. This abridged version