At the Valedictory Day Celebrations, the Year 12 students were farewelled by the College and took their leave into the next phase of their post-school life. They were presented with their Old Boys’ Tie by the ONU. Wearing this tie in future years, symbolises a proud connection with an outstanding Old Boys’ network and school. We wish them all the best for their future endeavours. 

The enthusiastic turnout of Old Boys at the ONU Careers Evening shows how much our members are keen to share their skills and experience with the current boys. As you can see from the ON profiles in this newsletter, Newington Old Boys are successful in all walks of life and younger Old Boys are keen to follow in their footsteps. I urge you all to consider becoming a mentor to younger Old Boys and University graduates. The ONU mentoring program is an avenue to guide and support younger Old Boys to break into an industry or to get that necessary edge over other candidates. 

There have been many ONU get togethers and reunions in recent months and even more to come before the end of the year. Opportunities to revisit and renew friendships and update contacts were enthusiastically greeted by Old Boys from Hong Kong, Singapore, the ONU Dinner, the September 70 Club Lunch and a full suite of five and ten year reunions. Still to come are the regional 70 Club Christmas Lunches on the Mid-north Coast and Central Coast and Class of 1965 – 50 Year Reunion (including the Classes of 1964 and 1966) with special guest and Newington medalist (International) Steve Finau (ON 1966).  

Congratulations to Cameron Murray (ON 2015), Captain of the 1st XV Co-Premiers on his selection to the South Sydney Rabbitohs until 2018.

The ONU Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 17 November at 6:30pm in Prescott Hall, Newington College. Nominations for positions on the ONU Council and Executive are now open. Click here to download a nomination form for a position on the ONU Council.

As we gear up for the busy times ahead of the end of the year, make a note of the 2016 highlights on the ONU Calendar. The Newington Golf Day on Thursday 3 March at the spectacular Concord Golf Club with funds raised going towards the ONU Depression Fund and the ONU Tongan Bursary. Hope to see you there!

Looking even further into the future, the ONU looks forward to working with Tupou College as they head towards their 150th celebrations in 2016. My thanks to all Old Boys who have contributed to the many vibrant ONU events and activities over the year. I look forward to working with you next year.  Finally, the Spring 2015 News magazine is out – view the digital flipbook here.