The ONU Annual Dinner is back in 2018!
All Old Boys are invited to attend the Annual ONU Dinner at Doltone House on Friday 3 August 2018.
This is the time to thank and celebrate Dr David Mulford in his final year at Newington.
Get your tickets now, by clicking here
For more information, please call 02 9568 9544.
Saturday, 11 August is Back to Newington Day – one of the biggest days on the Newington College calendar. Part fair, part marketplace, part entertainment hub, Back to Newington Day is packed with food stalls, music, flowers, fresh produce, fun for the kids … and some of the most competitive home sporting fixtures of the year. The day is held at our Stanmore Road campus, and attracts thousands of boys, families, staff, Old Boys and community members.
The P&F Communities of Stanmore, Wyvern and Lindfield would love you to be involved, firstly because Back to Newington Day is loads of fun, and secondly because all the money we raise goes back to the support groups who ensure Newington College boys get the best experience possible from their co-curricular activities every year.
How can you help? To start, mark the day in your diary, and invite friends and family to come along. As well, NEW Women, a support group of the P&F, will have Centenary Hall buzzing with the Marketplace, the Black & White Café, stalls selling homemade cakes, pre-loved books and vintage clothes, and a silent auction. To support their efforts, you can:
Raid the cupboards and donate your pre-loved books to the book sale. We are specifically looking for adult, young adult and children’s books – both fiction and non-fiction – less than five years old and in good condition. The classics sell well. Book donations should be dropped to the Property Department at Concordia by Thursday, 9 August.
In the first week of Term 3, the volunteer sheet will go up on Spaces so you can nominate your activity and time. Any questions about volunteering can be directed to Marnie Reid, P&F Communications at askbtn@gmail.com or on 0413 005 728.
We look forward to enjoying Back to Newington Day with you.
Do you know an Old Boy whose services and contributions have made a significant difference to the welfare and future of the College and to the quality of life of Australians or to humanity in other countries around the world?
The Newington Medal is the most prestigious Award the College can bestow on an Old Boy.
If you would like to nominate an exceptional Old Boy visit: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/community/alumni/alumni-awards/ Applications must be received by the Office of Community and Development by Friday, 31 August 2018.
Newington’s Annual Hong Kong Alumni Reunion is on again in 2018.
Once again we will be generously hosted by past parents Tony and Linda King in their magnificent home at Mid Levels with stunning views of Happy Valley and Causeway Bay. The evening will be a two hour cocktail function, so please join us.
With the retirement of Dr David Mulford as Headmaster at year’s end, this night will be your opportunity to find out about the new Headmaster, Michael Parker and what will be the College Council’s vision for Newington as we enter the 2020’s. We will also bring you up to date on the success of the College’s Endowment Fund and recent Building Programs.
This annual event is generating a real buzz and I do hope you can join us for what will be a great night of networking and catching up with fellow members of the Newington family in Hong Kong.
Details are:
When: Tuesday 25 September 2018
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Where: Tony and Linda King’s Residence in Mid Levels. Details provided on RSVP.
Dress: Lounge Suit or Smart Casual
RSVP: Wednesday 19 September 2018 to Renee Payne –
development@newington.nsw.edu.au or TEL: +61 2 9568 9338
We do hope you can join us.
David and Judy Mulford invite you and your partner to join them for David’s last USA Reunions. In New York on 6 October, they will be joined by ONU President Alex Baykitch AM (ON 1982) and at both San Francisco on 30 September and New York, they will be joined by the College’s Director of Community and Development Rod Bosman (ON 1978).
Our New York reunion is being hosted by Dr Peter Green (ON 1964) and his partner Marise Santo in the very fashionable Chelsea District of Manhattan. Although, as Peter relates it, he purchased the property, an old motor vehicle garage adjacent to the old Meatpacking District, some 40 years ago because that was all he could afford. They very graciously hosted our 2016 reunion and we are very much looking forward to enjoying their wonderful company again this year.
At both reunions, David will be updating you on the new Headmaster and plans for the future, the successes of the College during 2018 and an update on the College’s Endowment Fund.
RSVP: Renee Payne – rpayne@newington.nsw.edu.au or TEL: +61 2 9568 9338
by Friday 21 September 2018
Dear Newington Class of 1968,
The College invites you to celebrate your 50th Anniversary.
The details are:
When: Saturday 11 August, 2018
Where: Prescott Hall, Newington College
Time: College Tour at 4:45pm, Drinks at 5.30pm, Dinner from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.
Cost: $90.00 – at cost – all food and drink included
Dress: Smart Casual
Partners are welcome
This invitation is also extended to the Class of 1967 & 1969.
Please note that this event is on the same day as Back to Newington Day. There will be no parking on the grounds for this event.
You can book and pay online now by clicking HERE
It is time celebrate 5, 10 & 15 Year Reunions – Saturday 18 August 2018
You are invited back to the College to celebrate your 5, 10 & 15 Year Reunion.
The afternoon will commence at 3:15pm with Newington First XV versus Shore First XV.
We ask you to all gather at 4:45pm at the Founders Flagpole to join the tour of the College.
Drinks and Canapes will be served in Prescott Hall from 5:30PM – 6:30PM.
THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS EVENT BUT BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
Book Here: www.newington.nsw.edu.au/community/alumni
Then select Reunions and Events
RSVP: 15 August 2018
Queries: (02) 9568 9544 or alumni@newington.nsw.edu.au
A Letter from John Moore AM (ON 1953)
Greetings to all ON 1953ers,
I write to confirm the date of our luncheon later this year and report that planning is in hand; I trust that you have all noted this date in your diaries but, as a reminder, it will be Friday, 10 August 2018; I offer too my appreciation to the College Alumni Office who have supplied me with the appropriate lists of names and for their support in forwarding the letters to you.
Incidentally, the day following our luncheon is “Back to Newington Day”, and the College will be playing The King’s School at rugby.
As with last year, invitations will be forwarded to a several of our year who remained for another year in Sixth Form and thus formally, are the Year of 1954. However, as they spent most of their College years with us, I hope they will be able to join us for lunch.
Again, the venue will be the NSW Masonic Club in Castlereagh St. in the city, and the Adam Room has been reserved. However, on the basis that numbers may exceed the room’s capacity, a provisional reservation is in place for the Club’s Grand Dining Room.
You will be aware that the Headmaster has announced his retirement and will conclude his headmastership at the end of the year; and I am delighted to report that he will be joining us for lunch.
I will forward a formal invitation together with details of cost and other administrative matters closer to the day of our luncheon: I hope to see you all there!
My kind regards
John Moore
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