The Newington community gathered to celebrate the biggest ‘Home Day’ of the year at the Stanmore Senior Campus on Saturday 30 August. The Marketplace inside Centenary Hall was abuzz with energy thanks to the P&F Association who so successfully organised for so many stallholders to fill up our great hall. Towards the back, near the stage, was the not-to-be-missed New Women Cake stand that had all sorts of mouth-watering treats on offer. The pre-loved clothing and book stores and the Silent Auction were also  hot favourites, with proceeds and unsold goods being donated to our friends at Tupou College in Tonga. Outside Centenary Hall, the various parent support groups lined the driveway and manned a variety of delicious food stalls.

Though the weather was temperamental, the 3:15 PM Rugby game against Scots saw the clouds clear above Johnson Oval. Though the Black and White brigade were defeated by Scots 22-12, the boys played proudly and gave the crowds something to cheer about. “Willie the Wyvern” even made a special guest appearance and happily took photos with members of the Newington community.

Until next year!