Class of 1992 – 25 Year Reunion & Class of 1997 – 20 Year Reunion

On Saturday 27 May 2017, a combined group of 80 Old Boys came together for their 20 year and 25 year reunion.  After watching Newington 1st XV play Shore 1st XV, the group were met by Rod Bosman (ON 1978) Director of Community and Development for a College Tour.  Pre Dinner Drinks for the Class of 1992 was held in the Council Boardroom and for the Class of 1997 in the foyer of Prescott Hall. An update on the College was delivered by David Roberts (Deputy Headmaster/Head of Stanmore).  Both class groups joined for dinner in Prescott Hall.

Thank you to Mr Graham Potter (Head of Le Couteur House) the coach of the 1st XI in 1992 & 1997 for attending the reunion with his former pupils. A special thank you to Christopher Gale (ON 1997) and Bill Roberts (ON 1992) for gathering their classmates for the night.

Class of 1977 – 40 Year Reunion

The Class of 1977 gathered on Saturday 3 June 2017 for their 40 Year Reunion.  The Class of 1977 were joined by a special guest Mr Clive Woosnam OAM, Geography Master (Head of Department) who taught many at the reunion.  The group gathered post the Newington 1st XV vs The King’s School 1st XV for a tour of the College.  The many changes to the College since 1977 were admired by all, many had not returned to visit since leaving. 

As the Class of 1977 joined together for pre dinner drinks, the reminiscing commenced. David Wiadrowski (ON 1977) spoke on the night, remembering those that were unable to attend and those who had passed. School day memories were evoked with a special presentation of two videos.  Mr Nick Goddard (ON 1977) spoke about the film made by this class called “United We Stand”.  Mr Jim Paniaras (ON 1977) introduced his footage of the Class of 1977 “Muck Up Day”.  Much laughter and merriment continued over dinner.

The Class of 1977 thanks Mr David Wiadrowski (ON 1977) for bringing this group together for their reunion.

UPCOMING REUNIONS

5 August 2017

Class of 2012 – 5 Year Reunion Drinks – RSVPs to date: 42

Class of 2007 – 10 Year Reunion Drinks – RSVPs to date: 59

Class of 2002 – 15 Year Reunion Drinks – RSVPs to date: 22

28 October 2017

Class of 1967 – 50 Year Reunion Dinner

If you wish to attend a reunion, please register via: www.newington.nsw.edu.au alternatively please contact Jennifer Chapman (Alumni Officer) Alumni@newington.nsw.edu.au or on 02 9568 9544.