Author: Ally Burns

Year 8 took part in a bridge building challenge for the recent CAD. They had to design and make a structure to span a 400mm gap using nothing more than 100 lolly sticks and hot melt glue. The structure had to be self supporting and support a 3KG mass. In the case of a tie break the winner would be the one that used the least amount of materials. The students worked in groups for the duration Read More …

As we know, November is the month of the Holy Souls and a time to remember loved ones and mark the sacrifice many have made in conflict so that we may enjoy peace in our world. Celebrating part of a wider school commitment to ‘Remembrance’, the boys of Wyvern College showcased their exceptional talents for the Performing Arts with an evening of art work, music, poetry and drama. Parents, staff and governors gathered to marvel at the Read More …

On Thursday evening, the boys from the Year 7 & 8 drama club put on a performance of ‘Mmmbeth’, a hilarious take on the Scottish play where everything goes wrong. The witches took over the storytelling, and King Duncan would rather open a doughnut franchise than die…… Lady Mmmbeth comes to a sticky end through overdosing on Duncan’s doughnuts, and there was some serious sword fighting with an inflatable banana. The boys performed brilliantly, and absolutely brought Read More …

  A great time was had by all in the school hall on Monday 3rd April, where three houses: Longford, Rockbourne and Wilton, went head to head to win the esteemed Spelling Bee.  The atmosphere was thrilling and the competition tough, with excellent support from the crowd. Many thanks to all those who took part.  The final results were:- 1st Longford – 10 Points 2nd Rockbourne – 9 points 3rd Wilton – 7 points

                We were delighted to welcome Mike Brown, England Rugby Player and former Wyvern College Student to be our Guest of Honour at Prize Giving. Born in Southampton, Mike started playing rugby at the age of eight, when he joined his local Rugby club’s U8 team in Salisbury. After performing consistently in several youth championships, in 2002 Mike was invited to train with the Harlequins Academy. He soon excelled, making his debut during Read More …

England rugby international star and former Wyvern College student Mike Brown officially re-opened Wyvern College after its £10million transformation.  The Harlequins’ full back unveiled a plaque at a ceremony to mark the reopening of Wyvern College in a state of the art new building. Wyvern College is one of 16 schools across the South West to be rebuilt through a £4.4billion government scheme, which is transforming some of the most run-down schools in the country. Wyvern now Read More …

As a Church of England School, we were fortunate and blessed enough to have the Bishop of Salisbury, The Right Reverend Nicholas Holtam, visit very early in the term on 8th September to conduct a Commissioning Service. This got the term and the building underway in exactly the right spirit.