Make it a December to Remember!

WIN a gift for yourself this Christmas by giving to the Endowment Fund in November & December.

Make a difference by giving a gift that will change lives and allow boys to “Discover what’s possible”.

To donate please click here

“Change the College.
Change Lives.
Change the World.”
T&Cs – Donation to be received between 1 Nov – 17 Dec 2018. Every $500 donated gives you one entry into the draw, Prizes will be drawn on 17 Dec 2018 at 10am. Donations to the Endowment Fund include donations to specific named Bursaries i.e. Mulford, Wild & Davis

Office of Community & Development
Contact: Renee Payne, development@newington.nsw.edu.au or 02 9568 9338
 

Newington P&F Ball shines a spotlight on Dr Mulford

What do you do when the Headmaster decides to retire? Have a Gala Ball to mark his incredible contribution!

At the recent Newington P&F Ball more than 450 Stanmore, Wyvern and Lindfield parents and Old Boys raised a glass to Dr and Mrs Mulford.

The night began with a version of “This is Your Life” presented by Newington parents Kylie Gillies and Craig Reucassel, who took Dr Mulford on a trip down memory lane. Dr Mulford took prime position on an outsized red throne to review proceedings.

As part of his heartfelt response, he told guests: “Leading the College for the past 10 years has been a highlight in my career”. Dr Mulford received a well-earned standing ovation in recognition of his contribution to Newington.

A key purpose of the ball was to raise funds for the College Endowment Fund, through the Mulford Bursary. Bidding on silent and live auction items was competitive and there was much interest in tickets to win a $10,000 cash prize in the raffle. Congratulations to the lucky winners.

We are planned to announce that over $120,000 was raised on the night. Thank you one and all for your support.

Thank you also to the 110 Year 12 parents who attended the VIP drinks before the ball and enjoyed the opportunity to converse with Dr Mulford and Mr Roberts in a relaxed environment, and to all those who made the evening so special.

Back To Newington Day 2018

Food galore, endless sunshine, balmy temperatures and some fantastic sport results. Could we have asked for more for Back to Newington Day 2018?

More than 5000 people flooded Newington’s Stanmore campus from 9am, enjoying stalls and music, trying their hand on the rowing machines and catching up with other Newington families.

More than 400 cakes were donated to the NEW Women cake stall and they sold out by mid-afternoon. The Marketplace in Centenary hall did a roaring trade.

Money raised by Newington’s many dedicated Support Groups was up by more than 10 per cent, ensuring Newington boys will continue to have the best possible experience from the co-curricular activities. A special initiative by Year 7 to help rural communities devastated by drought raised more than $10,000, with some boys donating their pocket money and others working well beyond their rostered time to encourage as many donations as possible.

A huge thank you to the Communities from Stanmore, Wyvern and Lindfield who volunteered their time and energy to creating a truly special day.

Come along in 2019 as you are all welcome to come, Back To Newington.

MOONs Annual Lunch 2018

Prescott Hall was again buzzing this year with over 65 Mothers of Old Newingtonians (MOONs) gathering for their annual lunch. The lunch welcomes NEW MOONs to regroup after their first year out. 2017 MOONs were the largest group to attend the lunch and caught up on all the news of their sons and peers. Many familiar faces such as MOONs founder -Joy Christian (MOON 1981/1982), Ruth Enderby (MOON 1984/1985/1988) and Robyn McGaw (MOON 1998) continue to attend each year adding to the tradition of the lunch.

A unique occurrence for the MOONs lunch, a mother and daughter attending, Maureen Kelleher (MOON 1978) and Jodie Kelleher (MOON 2017) attended the lunch both sharing news of their sons with their friends. 

After a heartfelt speech given by Elaine Budd (MOONs 2004/2009) on Tracey Markos’s behalf, Dr Mulford gave his last MOONs update speech signing off that, the mothers are the backbone of Newington College.

Another year of stories, beautiful flowers from our own Catherine Sharmaine (MOON 2014) and lasting memories, until next year.

The MOONs lunch is held in Prescott Hall each year on Back to Newington Day. All MOONs are welcome to attend. If you would like to keep up to date with the MOONs you can join the M.O.O.N.S unofficial Facebook page. We would love to see more attend.

Weddings and Baptisms at Newington

Newington College has beautiful facilities that everyone is proud of, but did you know that Newington Old Boys can exclusively hire the College Chapel or Old Chapel for family weddings. This opportunity is only for Newingtonians and their partners. The College grounds create a wonderful back drop to for those memorable photos of that very special day.

If you have a new addition to the family, the College holds baptisms in the College Chapel once per term on selected dates. For enquires contact our Alumni Office – alumin@newington.nsw.edu.au

Black and White forever

Looking for that special Christmas gift or just something to remember your College days? Stanmore Parents and Friends have a collection of Black and White merchandise that will suit anyone. From Newington caps to black and white striped swimming towels there is a gift for everyone, over 25 pieces in the range. Items can be purchased directly at the Newington Uniform shop located in the Concordia Building or if you would like to make a selection and email black&whiteshop@newington.nsw.edu.au the volunteers can send your gifts to your preferred address for a small delivery cost.

Share your story

The stories and achievements of our Old Boys and Past Parents are a constant source of inspiration for our current students and to all our Newington community. Help us keep abreast of your achievements by sharing your stories with us and also make sure you keep your contact details up to date with Newington.

To share your news with us email: community@newington.nsw.edu.au

Reconnect with fellow MOONs via the “Closed Group” Facebook page: Newington College M.O.O.Ns(Unofficial)

NEWS Magazine – Online

Keep up to date with Newington NEWS. 

The Spring 2018 – Gratitude edition is now available. Click on the link below to view the magazine.

Spring NEWS Magazine 2018

“Discover what’s Possible”