First seat sponsored in the New Drama Centre Theatre

With our Drama Centre near completion, you have the chance to name a seat in the new Drama theatre. With just 170 seats available for naming, it is vital that you act fast to secure a seat before they are all snatched up! Seats are available for individual naming or in honour of a family member.

Congratulations to Christian McLoughlin (8/JN) who was the first Newington boy to name a seat in the Drama Centre theatre with the help of his parents Michael and Kim McLoughlin. Christian methodically picked his seat by selecting his first initial and the date of his birthday.

We look forward to welcoming all members of the Newington community to the new Drama Centre which will be officially opened by His Majesty the King of Tonga Tupou VI on 18 July 2016.

If you would like to learn more about how you can secure a seat please contact Miss Renee Payne in the Community and Development Office by email rpayne@newington.nsw.edu.au.

Founders Society Lunch

The seventh annual Founders Society Day was held on a sunny autumn day in May at the Stanmore Campus. The Founders Society was established in 2010 to recognise, honour and cherish those who have remembered the College in their Will. It also seeks to acknowledge the pivotal role that they play in contributing to the future of Newington. It is such a powerful message to younger generations that their future is being secured by those that are reaching out beyond their lifetime.

Seven new members were recognised at this year’s lunch. The day’s proceedings began when seven of the current Founders Society members presented a personal testimony about why each decided to leave a legacy gift to the College. After the ceremony on the front lawn of the Founders Building, the members and guests then moved to Prescott Hall where they enjoyed a special lunch. This year’s entertainment came from Year 10 student Rohen Wang (10/LE), the Robert Walter Storr Music Bursary holder.

2016 Founders Society Members:

• Mr Bruce Belbin (ON 1967)
• Mr Justin Bosilkovski (ON 2005)
• Mr Rod Bosman (ON 1978)
• Mr Denver Don Paul (ON 2001)
• Mr Warwick Fordham (ON 1965)
• Mr Philip Smith (ON 1970)
• Mr Fred Tulloch (ON 1942)

For further information on how you can be involved in the Founder Society contact Mr Rod Bosman.

Football Season Launch

On Friday 27 May the Newington College Football Association (NCFA) held its Season Launch in the New Gym at the Stanmore Campus. The MC for the night, Mr Justin Verco and Director of Football, Mr Brian McCarthy presented a short montage of the year groups before presenting the players on stage. Head of Wyvern Mr Ian Holden presented the Year 6 Wyvern Footballers.

President of the NCFA, Mr George Long (ON 1980) spoke to the guests about his Football days and thanked all the boys, coaches, staff and the NCFA Executive for helping to build and support the Football program at the College. With the help of new equipment and the Football camps held during the holidays there is no doubt that Newington Football is becoming a force to be reckoned with this season.

After the presentation, the boys, parents, staff, coaches and guests were treated to canapés and drinks in the Function Room; this was a great opportunity for the boys to swap stories and discuss tactics for the season ahead.

We wish all of our Footballers every success in during the coming season.

Corporate Rowing Regatta 2016

At Newington there are a number of P&F Parent Support Groups that organise different events throughout the year. In Term 2 the Newington College Rowing Association offered a Corporate Rowing opportunity for past and current Newington parents and friends of the College. Over a six week period there were seven crews that trained at the Newington Boatshed for the Annual Great Autumn Regatta (GAR) which was held at SIRC on Sunday 29 May.

The day was organised by the GAR committee, a group of people from all the schools involved in the day, including Mr John Treloar (ON 1970) and Ms Pip Bulbeck representing Newington.

At the GAR, Newington had 56 rowers, seven coxswains, eight boat holders and five Masters who all helped to unload and rig four Newington Boats and assist with the Regatta.

In the first heats of the day, the crews raced well, getting familiar with the course and the experience of what it is like for our boys at the Head of the River.

Fun and teamwork was the theme for the event with many of the crews dressing to reflect their crew names and some of the crews dressing just to stand out in the crowd.

After the heats, semi-finals and then finals, one Newington crew (I like big boats and I cannot lie) took their place on the podium. Overall, The King’s School, with their all male crew won the A Final and retained the GAR Trophy for another year. Congratulations to all the crews for being a huge part of the day.

If you are interested in joining Corporate Rowing in 2017 or would like more details, please contact Mrs Julie Gigg by email at djgigg@gmail.com.