Long serving and greatly admired Master, Reverend Edward (Ted ) Archer died on Friday 14 November, 2014 at the age of 98. Ted Archer came to Newington in 1956 (as Senior Master of Wyvern House), moved to the senior school in 1964 and retired from full-time teaching at the end of 1980, staying on as part-time Registrar during 1981. His main teaching areas were English and French, with a passion for cricket and organ and piano playing. His Thanksgiving Service was held at the Allan Drew Funeral Chapel, corner Francis Street and Old Northern Road, Castle Hill on Friday 21 November 2014.

Newington received many messages from Old Boys and former College staff, expressing great admiration for Ted Archer as a teacher and mentor. A few are listed below.

He was a very nice man. He was my form master in Year 6, 1958.  A great teacher and organist, a gentleman of the first order.
Dr Tom Ruut (ON 1963)

Mr Archer, or “Archie”, was my English teacher and cricket coach at Wyvern, and then later in English, at the main school. I remember him well and am sorry to hear that he has passed away. If possible, please pass on to the family my condolences.
Steve Finau (ON 1966)

I have very fond memories of Ted Archer from my earliest time at Newington, when I was wide-eyed and apprehensive about the big new environment I’d found myself in. He was a very reassuring and supportive Master and one couldn’t have hoped for a better mentor.  
Wayne Hinton (ON 1984)

I remember Ted with the greatest affection. He was my first master at Newington in 1975, in Year 7. He was always kind, humorous and patient. He introduced me to high school from day one, and I will forever be grateful for his guidance. Very much a father figure for me.
Dr John Ypsilantis (ON 1980)

I have very fond memories of Ted – he was a mentor to me in my first years at Newington. A gracious, humble man who I am sure influenced many students for the good.
Andrew Thornley (Staff 1979-93)