On Thursday, 3 March, the Annual Newington Golf Day was held at the Concord Golf Club to raise funds for the ONU Mental Health Fund and the ONU Tongan Bursary. This year, despite inclement weather, there were over 115 Old Boys, parents, sponsors and friends in attendance. The day has now been opened to include current parents and corporate sponsors and in 2018, we hope to increase the number of ladies in attendance.

The Golf Committee of Mr Ian Mayer (ON 1981), Mr David Gillard (ON 1992) and Mr Nigel Watson (ON 1993), supported by the Office of Community and Development, organised a day of golfing tips, putting competitions and the ever-popular Hole in One competition on the 4th with the chance to win a Toyota Ascent, courtesy of our biggest sponsor, Chatswood Toyota. Though no one managed to sink a hole in one on the 4th, a highlight of the day was Mr Adrian Service’s hole in one on the 7th.  With the prize car safely back at Chatswood, many golfers including Mr Service promised they would be back again next year to take on the challenge again.  

Creating this annual event has brought the Newington community closer together, and the heartfelt words from Newington School Counsellor Mr Stan Comino made everyone realise the importance of supporting the ONU Mental Health Fund. Mr Comino said that the Mental Health Fund is doing great work in providing support for those Old Boys and their families affected by depression.

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