Stanmore K-6

Wyvern House Preparatory School is our Kindergarten to Year 6 campus located in Sydney's Inner City.

From the Head of Stanmore K-6

At Wyvern House, we strive to create a learning environment that draws on each student’s innate enthusiasm and optimism. Newington College is dedicated to excellence in education and helping each child realise their potential. The school provides a balanced curriculum encompassing the spiritual, academic, cultural, physical and practical areas of learning. Each student is valued for their unique capacity to contribute to the life of the College.

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A virtual tour

For more information or to register, visit our admissions page or contact the admissions department at admissions@newington.nsw.edu.au

Our Inner City Prep School

Wyvern House is one of Australia’s best designed and well-equipped primary schools for boys. Located in the Inner City suburb of Stanmore, we are easily accessible by public transport and have the added advantage of being only a ten minute walk away from the Stanmore 7-12 Campus.

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Building Learning Power

Learning at Wyvern House is about encouraging each boy’s natural eagerness and inquisitive nature.

The ‘Building Learning Power’ Framework is the main Learning and Teaching model used at Wyvern House. Developed by UK cognitive scientist Professor Guy Claxton, this unique academic framework teaches boys to learn in an environment that is consistently challenging, significant and engaging.

Similar to the way we all need a regime of frequent exercise, a balanced diet and time to rest and refresh our bodies to maintain good physical and emotional health, the Building Learning Power model applies the same discipline of consistent practice, and a motivated and positive attitude to ensure that our boys grow to become ‘fitter’ learners.

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Co-curricular

We offer a range of Summer and Winter sports for boys to participate in enjoyable, meaningful, safe and fair competitions.

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Co-curricular

Whether your son is a wind, string, brass or percussion player, there is a musical ensemble at Wyvern for him.

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Co-curricular

Wyvern House offers a range of one-on-one music tuition options for a variety of instruments.

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Co-curricular

There are various clubs and groups your son can join as part of the co-curricular options available at Wyvern.

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Innovation and Technology

It is an exciting time to be learning at Wyvern. iPads are standard use for our prep boys with each boy being provided with a Newington-owned iPad Air 2 on commencement. Our blended-learning approach towards education is a radical one. It shows that we are unafraid to try out new systems, adapt and change the way we teach and assess, to ensure that learning remains interactive and relevant. In addition, your son will attain good technical skills required for an easy transition into high school.

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Spirituality and Ethics

Chapel is held for Kindergarten to Year 2, and Year 3 to Year 6 on Tuesdays. Chapel is conducted by our College Chaplain Richard Lá Brooy. In addition, all boys also attend religious education lessons each week.