It’s hard to believe that 2016 is coming to a close and the time has come again to say goodbye to our Year 12s as they begin their lives beyond the College gates.

Boys, staff, parents and friends gathered in the New Gym on Friday 11 September to say farewell to the Class of 2015 and hear our Senior leaders address the school one last time. Senior Prefect Saahil Parekh (12/MO) gave a moving and inspiring speech that paid thanks to his parents, teachers and fellow students for their sacrifice, support and camaraderie over the years. He also thanked Dr Andrew Hirst, who is celebrating his last Valedictory at Newington, for the tremendous way he has served the school and the Class of 2015. Saahil then presented the retiring Head of Stanmore with a Newington flag signed by the boys.

As well as a day of reflection and celebration, it was a day of new beginnings as the incoming House Captains, Boarding Captains and Senior Prefects were announced. The College erupted in applause as Senior Prefect, Jack Jacobs (11/FL) stood up to shake hands with the Headmaster and retiring Senior Prefects followed on by Deputy Senior Prefects Alexander Barrat (11/JN) and Jeremi Capese (11/MA).

Congratulations Year 12 Class of 2015. You’ll be greatly missed!