Australian Cross Country Champion – Morgan McDonald

Morgan McDonald (11/MO), took up the challenge of representing NSW on a wet and muddy course in Adelaide on Saturday 25 August. Morgan won the Australian U18 6km Cross Country Championship (at the age of only 16) with a time of 20 minutes, 42 seconds to take out the title 12 seconds clear of second place. This is the fourth National title for Morgan, and the announcer at the course checked the  records before telling the crowd he shared this honour with “Deek!”. Morgan is particularly unassuming and was back on the Cross Country course for Newington last weekend supporting fellow cross country team mate Mike Little. We can’t wait to hear more!

Newington boys triumph in AFL grand final

A number of Newington boys were triumphant in their Sydney Harbour AFL U16s Division 2 Grand Final. Glebe went through the season undefeated, culminating in a comfortable 40-point win over North Ryde. It was the last game of junior AFL for Zachary, Sam, Frankie, Robert and Sebanstian. It was a particularly poignant moment for Frankie as he has played 12 seasons and over 200 games for Glebe and is now a player life member. Now it’s up to Aidan, Thomas, Sam and Charlie to defend the title next year. Well done to all the boys.

Pictured Above:
Back Row (L-R): Aidan Sammut (9/MA), Zachary Kelly (10/PR), Sam Finckh (10/LE), Frankie Noble-Shelton (11/MA)

Front Row (L-R): Robert McDonald (10/FL), Thomas Ostinga (9/LE), Sam Clark (9/KL), Charlie Mannix (9/PR), Sebastian Fotea (10/PR)

NSW Mathematics Competition

At the end of June, Edmond Cheng (11/FL) entered the University of New South Wales Mathematics Competition. The results are out and Edmond has been awarded a High Distinction and $100—a well-deserved and outstanding result! Edmond will attend they prize giving ceremony at the University on Friday14 September.