Cricket

Saturday 2 November saw the inauguration of the Ken Coles Trophy. This award began in recognition and memory of Ken Coles (ON 1986), who tragically passed away in 2012. Ken was a member of the Newington 1st XI that won the AAGPS cricket premiership in 1986. The award will recognise the “Players Player” in the 1st XI. The players will vote on a weekly basis to signify this achievement, and the Players Player will be presented an Orange Cap – a symbolic representation of the ‘Lamp of Learning’ – which is unique to the College history and tradition. This concept also ties in well with the Core Values of Sport at Newington: Enjoyment, Resilience, Growth, Respect, Hard Work and Unity. We would like to acknowledge Ken’s family, friends and team mates from 1986 who attended the lunch and made the day very special for all involved.

Water Polo

Newington’s success in Water Polo has translated into more representative honours for some of our boys. Five students have recently been selected to the GPS Water Polo Team. James Butcher (11/ME), Nick Bertino (10/FL), Byron Blaik (10/LE), Chaz Poot (9/ME), and Rory Williams (9/KL) will represent the GPS and vie for selection in the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) Water Polo Team at a selection trials on Tuesday 12 November. We wish the boys the best for the CIS trials!