The colours Black and White evoke a sense of pride and community at Newington College. Newington boys have been wearing the colours since 1869 where, before official school uniforms, the colours first appeared on the rugby field. Today, Black and White are featured in the school uniform, and dressing in Black and White to support Newington continues on as a tradition.

Newington-branded scarves are commonly seen around campus in the colder months of the year. The hand-made neckwear features the Wyvern and school motto ‘In Fide Scientiam’, which means To your faith, add knowledge. Beyond being well crafted and beautifully designed, the scarves are changing lives for women and their families in Peru.

Newington parent Kylie Ann Mayer organises the Black & White store, which sells Newington-branded items. She first learned about the opportunity to bring the scarves to campus from Denise Beecroft, a Newington parent who volunteers her time with an organisation called Tika Peru. The organisation creates opportunities for women to sell their handmade goods around the world. Newington supports the Lima workshop, which was established by three Australian Sisters of Mercy. Proceeds from the scarf sales support the women of the Lima workshop.

The scarves are available for sale at the Newington Uniform Shop at Concordia.

The Black and White store is run by parent volunteers. For general inquiries; information about volunteering and orders, please contact Kylie Ann at crestedware@newington.nsw.edu.au.