Over the last week, the College as a community has given thanks and bade a final farewell to Dr David Mulford, culminating in a special celebration at Annual Prize Giving on Friday 7 December.

Dr Mulford, at the many addresses he has given over the last week, has continually stated his passion of teaching.  He has been asked many times to reflect on his achievements at Newington and here are what he notes are his Top 10 Achievements:

1. Restoration of pride and community, based on positive relationships – boys, staff, parents, Old Boys. There is an incredibly positive “feel”, “tone” and “culture”.
2. Enhancement of the essential diversity ethos of Newington – ethnic, religious, geographic, socio-economic and non-selective entry.
3. Re-engagement with Tonga and Tupou College, and growth in “hands on” practical service.
4. Nurture of our driving theme of turning “boys of promise into men of substance”.
5. Quality of staff, quality of leadership teams at all 3 campuses, and securing the right mix of long-serving talented staff with the new.
6. Driving the restlessness to always improve on what we do and why. There have been numerous academic, co-curricular and spiritual initiatives. There is much evidence of success. Learning and what is best for boys has been at the core.
7. Return of the vital goodwill ingredient by staff and management.
8. Strengthening of our loathing of stereotyping or branding or categorisation – promoting boys to be “themselves at their best”.
9. The promotion and funding of teacher improvement.
10. Upgrade of all learning spaces at all 3 Campuses

Dr Mulford’s efforts with Tupou College have led to Tupou College announcing last week his appointment to their College Council.

We thank David and Judy for their service at Newington and we wish them all the very best for their future.

Click here to view Dr Mulford’s farewell by the boys.