Cyclone Gita Update

Newington College has a close relationship with Tupou College that extends back to their foundations in 1866.  Over the years the College has supported our brothers in Tonga in many ways from sending 20 foot shipping containers full of resources that Tupou College would otherwise not have, Staff and Student exchanges, and pastoral care when needed.

Earlier this year Cyclone Gita decimated Tupou’s working farm, caused structural damages to their classrooms and accommodation.  Through the generosity of the Newington Community we have raised over $18,000.00 to purchase resources for Tupou.  A shipping container is now on it’s way filled with much needed hardware, clothes, educational materials to help rebuild and support Tupou College and its community. 

Thank you to all those who have contributed to the relief effort.

Fangufangumana (Mana) Latu (ON 2000)

Mana Latu (ON 2000) died unexpectedly in a car accident in Tonga.  Mana was a proud Newingtonian, after leaving Newington he went on to study at the The University of The South Pacific.  He qualified as a science teacher and taught at many schools in Tonga.  At the time of his death he was a university lecturer.  Mana was a most enthusiastic host of all Newington visitors to Tonga and was very close to those at Tupou College.  The College established a fund to raise much needed money for his young family.  Once again the Newington community rallied to support this young family, and in particular Mana’s classmates came together to raise in excess of $15,000.00.  The College thanks all those who contributed.

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