Year 2 boys Explore ‘The Way We Were’

As part of their Human Society in Its Environment (HSIE) studies, the Wyvern House Year 2 boys visited the Archives Exhibition Room on Thursday 3 May to learn about school life in Newington’s past. The boys heard stories about, and got up close to, a variety of objects from the Archives collection. These included a cane (split at the end for extra effect), a confiscated slingshot, a cricket bat presented to Kerry Trollope (ON ’61) for scoring 123 runs in the 1^st XI in 1961, and a rowing singlet with seventy-year-old stains.

The boys then completed an activity in pairs, exploring the displays to identify a range of objects illustrated on their worksheets. They also took part in other learning activities in and around the Founders Building. Many thanks to Wyvern House teachers Sharon Lewandowski, Hugh Scott, Andrea Turner, and their colleagues for organising this wonderful morning of learning about our past.

Alumni Congratulate 2012 Athletics Team

A broadcast email was sent to our Alumni community letting them know what a wonderful result our boys achieved in the AAGPS Athletics competition on Saturday 5 May. Here are some of their replies:

Yes great results – Alan Jones on 2GB early Monday AM congratulated NC and gave the Senior and Junior results saying “NC is a wonderful school”.
Bob Jordan (ON ’56)

That’s fantastic….do I still have my shot putt record??
Stephen Rae (ON ’79)

Please pass on my congratulations to the Athletics team for a job well done. It’s been a long time coming. As I mentioned to the 1978 team prior to their event, “every place scores a valuable point and makes a difference”. This was certainly the case here. Thanks for the update.
Roger Pollett (ON ’78) and Captain of Athletics 1978

As a member of the 1978 team I know the absolute pleasure of winning. I also know how this brings the school together. Congratulations school.
Steve Ollerenshaw (ON ’78)

Congratulations—our Old Boys are watching and you continue to make them proud!

Chris Wild (ON ’91) Indigenous Bursary Launch

The Chris Wild (ON ’91) Indigenous Bursary was launched on Wednesday 9 May with around 100 people in attendance. Chris Wild’s parents, Jenny and Robert (Oscar) Wild (ON ’65) were our guest hosts for this wonderful evening in their son’s memory. Rob and Jenny were joined by their daughters Joanne Wild and Emily Holt.

After Chris passed away last year, Rob and Jenny established the Bursary in his name to continue his wonderful work. Chris spent many hours on weekends with the Koori kids of Redfern to encourage and inspire them to reach out and take opportunities to better themselves. He knew that his connection with the kids and his dedication and commitment would make a difference in their lives. He loved the kids and they loved him.

Two of our Senior boys, David Dixon (11/MA) and Robbie Townsend (12/MA) attended briefly with Robbie delivering the “Acknowledgment to Country”. Two of the many who lent their support on the evening were Di Stevens, Past Parent and owner of Tali Gallery, who provided some Sarrita King artworks for the evening, and Ailsa Gillett, OAM, Coordinator of ‘Life for Kids’. Guest speaker and patron of the Bursary, Joe Hedger (ON ’94), said, “Empowering an Aboriginal student, through education, is empowering them for life”.

To date $86,796 has been donated/pledged to the Chris Wild (ON ’91) Indigenous Bursary fund, with a goal of $500,000. The interest generated from this fund will ensure that indigenous boys can always attend Newington College.

If you are interested in lending your support to the Chris Wild (ON ’91) Indigenous Bursary fund please contact Lea Greifeneder on 9568 9540 or email development@newingtoncollege.com.au.

Thank you Alliance Catering for donating the food and service for the evening.

The Wild Family on the night of the bursary launch