Earlier this year, boys, parents, staff and friends of the Newington community generously donated money to assist those affected by the Nepal Earthquake, Newington boys and staff have been travelling to Nepal for more than 20 years with some of the places hit by the earthquake frequented by our Black and White Brigade.

Junbesi was one of the villages affected by the earthquake, and is also the home of the Kushudebu Medical Centre, school and monastery. These destinations have long been on our Tour itinerary and we received a letter from Junbesi earlier this year notifying us that our fundraising has helped in purchasing mattress rolls, tarpaulins, a dining tent for the school and other items that were in short supply and difficult to obtain.

More recently, Newington students Daniel Cordeschi (11/KL) and Lachlan Garner (11/LE) have continued, via a mufti day, to raise funds to donate to Junbesi which has enabled the village to purchase zinc roof sheets for the repair of houses, medical centre and the school.

The next Nepal Tour is due for 2016. Information about dates and details will be posted on SPACES later in the year with an information session scheduled for Term 1, 2016.