Get ready for the Challenge, Year 7
Over the next two weeks, all of Year 7 will be involved in a Challenge Based Learning Project on the topic of ‘sustainability’. Challenge Based Learning allows students to explore a real world issue in their local community (sustainability at Newington) and work collaboratively to develop a solution that they... Read More
A message on the Year of the Mentor
In Greek mythology, “Mentor” was the son of Alcimus and a friend of Odysseus. When Odysseus left for the Trojan War, he placed Mentor in charge of his son, Telemachus. This ancient story is the origin of the term ‘Mentor’, which means trusted friend, counsellor or teacher. “The Mentor is... Read More
