thisTerm@Wyvern Autumn 2025
Caring@Wyvern
Supporting Good Causes
We held two non-uniform days this term. At the end of the first half term the Wyvern Kindness Challenge was the recepient of all the £1 paid (see more below) . Then at the very end of this term Cancer Research was the supported charity.
Tutor group 7P2 held a bracelet sale at the end of November to raise money for Cancer Research and staff held a plant sale which raise £35 each for Breast Cancer Now and Prostate Cancer UK.
We have also have received a certificate from Simon Says for the money raised from the bake sale last academic year.
Meanwhile the Royal Horticultural Society have awarded Wyvern the next School gardening RHS award level 3 with a certificate and goodies-including a £50 garden gift card.
Our production cast and crew having been busy baking and selling to raise money for our upcoming production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in February.
Anti Bullying Ambassadors
Wyvern Kindness Challenge
Extra Support for Students
We have a number of groups in college offering some additional support for students that are facing challenges in their lives.
Our Young Carers
The Glow Group
The Bereavement Friendship Group are now the traditional dressers of our reception Christmas Tree. This year they created golden heart fans to commerates the close ones they have lost. The result is very beautiful
Titanic Tradegy Remembered
The sad story of the sinking of the Titanic is taught in Year 9 history lessons - they look at what went wrong and the social aspects of the events on that fateful voyage. The topic culiminates in students creating a piece of artwork that represents this most famous of sea tragedies. The students can choose any physical media they feel best. This year saw an amazing quality of entry and we thoought you would like to see some of these wonderful works.
Supporting Fair Oak Infant School STEM Week.
In Ocotber, a group of Year 9 & Year 10 students visited Fair Oak Infant School; they had prepped different activities for the Year R and 1 children to experience during their STEM week. The Wyvern students were polite, kind, engaging and excellent with the children. They taught them about energy (Year R) and forces (Year 1) and asked them really thought provoking questions. They enjoyed the discussions with the younger children which sometimes ended up totally off topic! They were excellent role models and we were very proud of them all.
Young Autistic Experts Panel
On the 30th of October, Wyvern students attend the Autistic Young Experts Panel. Our SENCO Mrs Weaver accompanied our representative Reuben and Chloe. It was a lovely event that Osborne school has obtained charity funding to start. All Winchester and Eastleigh schools were invited to join in. The idea is that this is the first meeting, and they will continue to meet either half termly or termly. The panel seeks to give young autistic people a voice in identifying strategies that might be of benefit to all autistic student in their schools.
We then received a lovely letter regarding our participation in the panel.
I am just writing to say how impressed I was by two of your pupils, Reuben and Chloe. They represented your school at the first meeting of the Winchester and Eastleigh Young Autistic Experts Panel and were fantastic. They took on the role with enthusiasm and were a credit to your school. They will be contacting your senior leadership team soon to share feedback from the meeting.
Thanks for supporting your autistic pupils by allowing them to take part.
Carson, Osborne Outreach
Wyvern Remembered
This year marked the 60th anniversary of World War Two. In last term's newsletter we reported on how our History Club had helped to commemorate the annivarasy of D-Day and joined residents at the Sunnybank Care Home to find out about the secret spitfires.
In November it was the turn of the whole school to mark the occassion with a 2 minute silence signalled and ended by our brass musicians in the college quad. Our Year 11 students and members of staff created a beautiful tribute of ceramic poppies that covered the lawns at the front of the school. We hope to make this an annual project, with our poppies spreading even further over the site as the years progress.
Celebrating@Wyvern
Esports Competition Win
On Tuesday the 14th October, I took a group of Year 10 Computing students to the Medhurst Esports event at the Hilton Hotel in West End.
We had a great day at competing in the tournament with Toynbee school, playing the game Rocket League, which led us to finally winning the trophy at the end of the tournament.
As well as playing in the tournament students got the chance to speak to various Post 16 representatives about their next steps in groups. They also had the chance to attend the technology fair where they engaged with local and national employers.
Overall, it was a great day out for the gamers!
Performed Swimmingly
Our swimmers did a fantastic job at the Hampshire Swimming Gala held at Winchester Leisure Centre on Thursday 2nd October. With Year 7/8's coming in 3rd place, receiving a bronze medal in the Mixed Freestyle Relay. Followed by the Year 9/10's coming 3rd place receiving a bronze medal as well for the Mixed Freestyle Relay. It was great to see so much talent from our students and excellent courage and determination to compete against other schools and colleges.
Well done to Freya, Niamh, Indie, Seth (all in year 7 & 8), Emily, Bobby, Ben, Jack, Rowan (all in Years 9 & 10), Amelie, Tilly, Isabella, and Louise (all in Year 11).
Celebrating Success in the UKMT Maths Competition for Girls
We are delighted to share the fantastic achievements of two of our students, Holly and Emily, who recently took part in the prestigious UKMT Maths Competition for Girls.
Both students demonstrated outstanding skill and perseverance, with Holly earning a Certificate of Merit and Emily achieving a Certificate of Distinction.
The competition attracts some of the most talented young mathematicians from across the country, making their accomplishments even more remarkable. Holly and Emily’s success is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and genuine passion for mathematics.
We are incredibly proud of them and look forward to seeing what they will accomplish next.
Enterprise Christmas Fayre
Performance@Wyvern
Christmas Concert
Wyvern Out & About
Bronze and Silver Students Present Their Summer Expeditions
Our Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver students proudly concluded their summer expeditions with a series of engaging presentations to parents, staff,
and peers. These presentations marked the final step in their journey, showcasing not only the skills they developed but also the knowledge they gained along the way.
Each team chose a unique topic to explore during their expedition, reflecting the diverse interests and experiences of our students. From practical advice on first aid while walking to insightful discussions on nutrition during DofE, the presentations were both informative and inspiring. One group delved into the history of crimes in the New Forest, uncovering some fascinating tales from the region’s past, while others focused on the flora and fauna they encountered, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the area. A particularly popular topic was the wildlife spotted during their journey, with students sharing stories and photos of the animals they came across.
The event was a celebration of resilience, teamwork, and curiosity. Parents were invited to attend and were treated to a thoughtful and well-prepared showcase of the students’ hard work. For many, it was a moment of pride to see how far their children had come—not just in miles walked, but in confidence gained.
We were also thrilled to award certificates to those students who had completed their entire Bronze DofE awards. Their dedication across all sections—volunteering, physical, skills, and expedition—deserves special recognition.
Congratulations to all our DofE participants. Your commitment, creativity, and courage are a credit to our school community.
Behind The Scenes of Harry Potter
Some of our Year 10 Creative iMedia students enjoyed an exceptional behind-the-scenes experience at Warner Bros. Studios this week, including rare access to one of the studio’s “dailies cinemas” —the screening rooms normally used to view daily rushes during film production. Sitting in the same seats used by top filmmakers gave students a unique understanding of how scenes are reviewed, refined, and approved.
The highlight of the visit was meeting Gary Tomkins, the Art Director responsible for designing the Hogwarts Castle, Hagrid’s Hut and many other sets used on the Harry Potter movies. He shared captivating stories about how the wizarding world was created and offered valuable advice on pursuing careers in film, media, and digital design. Students were inspired by his creativity and impressed by the level of detail involved in professional art direction.
The trip offered an unforgettable glimpse into the realities of filmmaking and has left many students excited about future opportunities in the creative industries.
House News
Allumni News
It is always great to catch up with former pupils and we have some lovely catch ups this term.
2023 leaver Jude McNaughton got an A* for History, an A for Biology and a B for Chemistry. He worked very very hard indeed throughout, showing a remarkable attitude throughout his studies. During that time he was playing his rugby still but he paired down all his other activities other than fitness stuff, to just get on with his work. So we are pleased for him that his efforts have been rewarded with those fabulous set of results !!!
He needed a AAB for his 1st choice Uni place at Loughborough - so he is now there to study Biological Sciences and play some good rugby, hopefully.
When his A-levels were over, Jude and his Mum went away for 2 weeks to Spain on a 200km hike on the Camino del Norte, finishing up in Santiago - something very special they can treasure forever.
Goo Luck to Jude for his studies and rugby!
Meantime, our SEN Leader Mrs Bennet caught up with some of this year's Year leavers.
Last night (13th October) I attended a gig for students on the Itchen College Music Level 3 Course at The Joiners - a grass roots venue that has hosted the likes of Oasis, Muse , The Arctic Monkees and Ed Sheeran to name a few.
We initially went to see Callum Doyle as he was supported by our deprtament when at Wyvern.
There were four bands in all.
Not only did we see Callum strut his stuff as the lead singer of 'The Callum's', covering hits from the Kinks, Rolling Stones and more (what a difference a year makes) but we also saw the amazing talents of Tia Trayhorn as lead singer and Lacey Pringle on the drums. What a pool of talent from Wyvern, but most of all it was a privilege to see how much they had grown in confidence, all looking so grown up and more comfortable in their own skin. We were blown away.