This year over 100 Geography students from Years 8-11 took part in the National Geographic Australian Geography Competition. Following on from the success from last year whereupon Yianni Van Gelder (11/MA) and Erol Gorur (11/LE) both finished in the state’s top 10, this year Benjamin Rigney (10/FL) finished equal second in the state. Newington College as a whole finished 7th in Australia, a great result for all who participated! A total of 16 boys were in the top 5% of the country with Erol Gorur (11/LE), Alex Goth (9/MA), James Dummett (10/MA), Ashan Karunagaran (10/KL), James Kwok (10/ME), Nicholas Bramich (11/JN) and Nicholas Peppercorn (10/PR) being placed in the top 1% of the country.

Benjamin now has the chance to compete against other winners from the other States and Territories for a place at the International Geography Finals in Krakow, Poland. I am sure you will join with us in wishing Benjamin the best of luck!

The nature of the competition involves the students answering several higher order questions testing their basic knowledge of all things geographical. From map skills to current issues, the boys are tested with a series of challenging questions designed to promote their interest in the wider world. I congratulate all students who took part.

 Mr Justin Verco
Geography Teacher