Athletics

During Week 1 of Term 4 Newington had 15 boys attend the NSW All School Athletics Championships at Homebush. Boys from Years 7–12 competed in track and field events with some outstanding individual performances.

Highlights were:

• Taiga Cantor (12/PR) – 1st Opens Long jump
• James Karabesinis (10/KL) – 3rd U15 Long Jump, 3rd U15 100 m Hurdles (Newington record in the 100 m Hurdles)
• Angus Beer (9/ME) – 1st U14 800 m and 1500 m (Newington record in the 1500 m)
• Jake Goodhand (7/KL) – 1st U12 200 m, 3rd U12 100 m
• Joshua Watson (7/PR) – 1st U13 Pole Vault
• Renato Pane (7/JN) – 2nd U12 Long Jump, 3rd U12 Discus,

Well done to all boys who competed, we hope you enjoyed the experience.

Cricket

Congratulations are extended to Lawrence Neil-Smith (11/JN) on his selection in the NSW U19 Team. This is no small feat given Lawrence is a year young and was competing for a place in the squad against more seasoned pace bowlers. We wish Lawrence every success as he joins the NSW Team in defending the National U19 Championship title in December together with friend and Newington cricketing companion, Jordan Gauci (ON 2015).

Rugby

Congratulations to Australian Schools Rugby player Opeti Helu (12/FL) who won the Bronze boot for the “Most Competitive Player” in the recent Australian Schools v New Zealand School Rugby test during the recent school holidays. New Zealand Schools won the game 32-22.

Swimming

Callum Lowe-Griffiths (12/PR) was selected as Vice Captain of the NSW All Schools Swim Team at the recent Australian All Schools Swimming Championships in September. Callum in his final meet as a Newington Student, has had a very busy schedule, with the highlights being:

• 1x Gold            17/over 400 m Individual Medley
• 3 x Silver         17/over 200 m and 50 m Backstroke, 200 m Medley Relay
• 2 x Bronze       17/over 100 m Backstroke, 400 m Freestyle Relay

The National Championships was a great way for Callum to close his stellar Newington swimming career, congratulations on your achievements!