The Melbourne Cup stops the nation, but it didn’t stop Mothers of Old Newingtonians (MOONs) from joining together for a Melbourne Cup lunch on Tuesday, 1 November.

Prescott Hall was a hive of activity with many of the MOONs reuniting. A fashion parade showcasing the latest summer collection from Piamento, modelled by MOONs Tracey Markos, was one of the highlights of the afternoon. But as the race drew closer and the excitement level rose we saw all the ladies cheering on their selection in the great race.

All funds raised from the lunch will go towards the Joy Christian Room in the Drama Centre. Joy was a founding MOON who created the social network over a lunch at her home. The annual lunch for all MOONs was established at the College on Back to Newington Day in 2005.The MOONs Lunch has grown in numbers each year with over 85 MOONs attending the lunch at this year’s Back to Newington Day.

The Melbourne Cup lunch will continue to grow each year and all Mothers (past and present) of Stanmore, Wyvern and Lindfield are welcome. Don’t forget to Save the date for next year’s event which will be on Tuesday, 7 November 2017.

“The ‘Women of Newington’ – have always been a wonderful engine room of endeavour, contribution and practical support of Newington. I salute them.”  – Dr David Mulford, Headmaster