To mark the College’s Sesquicentenary, Australian artist Rodney Pople has painted a group portrait of the first seven headmasters at Newington College. 150 signed limited edition prints of this portrait are now available for you to keep.
To find out more and put in your order, click here.
There are only a few remaining copies remaining of the special, collector’s Premium Edition of Newington College: A Sesquicentenary History 1863 –2013.
Only 150 copies were created, each numbered from 1 – 150
Each copy is co-signed by
The book includes a specially created Sesquicentenary bookmark, only available with this Limited Edition
Encased within a boxed sleeve, the cover includes the Sesquicentenary insignia and embossed Wyvern relief.
This book, as a history of Newington College, was commissioned for the 150th Anniversary. It presents a new and different tack to previous histories, based on student, teacher, parent and old boy recollections, as well as an extensive archival documentation.
If you would like further information on the events program, or to make an online payment, please visit the Sesquicentenary insite
To directly see the Sesquicentenary Memorabilia booklet, please click here
Please see the links below to find out about the Multi-Sports and Activities Camp and Rugby Camp held over the school holidays.
Canberra Excursion for Staff
This Friday while the boys are enjoying the first day of their holidays all of the teachers are heading to Canberra on an excursion to visit some other schools. One of the challenges of teaching is that it is such an all-consuming role that opportunities to visit other schools and teachers are few and far between.
All schools are different and therefore each school has different strengths and weaknesses. Our goal as a teaching staff is to reflect on our practice and to think about how we can continue to develop as a school.
Throughout our visit we will be targeting three areas; inquiry-based learning, differentiation (meeting each child’s learning needs) and the use of the learning environment. Each of these areas is part of our core business as educators and has been a focus area in our Staff Meetings throughout the year.
Each of the schools we are visiting is also on the PYP journey and will provide a helpful opportunity for comparison and reflection. These types of school visits are very common in the PYP network and we have also hosted a number of teacher groups throughout the year.
Year 5 2014
As mentioned on Spaces, it is with great excitement that I can confirm that we will definitely have an additional Year 5 Class (not composite) next year that will grow to a second Year 6 Class in 2015. We have been thrilled with the level of interest and it is likely that we will have two Year 5 classes of 17-20 boys next year. This is a fabulous result for our school, as it will provide so many benefits for our existing boys and for the new boys who will be joining us. These benefits include the opportunity to make new friends and to learn with other boys, greater depth in our sporting ranks and increased numbers of boys transitioning to Stanmore. We have also begun conducting enrolment interviews for Year 5 for 2015.
Whilst I can’t guarantee which class he will be teaching, we are also very excited to be welcoming Mr Shayne Pollard to our teaching team next year. He will join us from St Rose Catholic School where he has been an outstanding classroom teacher and filled a variety of leadership roles.
Limited vacancies exist in Kindergarten, Year 5 and some other year levels. If you know people that might be interested please encourage them to call the School Office at their earliest convenience.
‘The Late Harvest’ Social and Fundraising Event
You will have recently received an invitation from the P&F Social and Fundraising for the upcoming event titled ‘The Late Harvest’ on Saturday 26 October.
The funds raised on the evening will go towards two initiatives that will support the boys’ learning in the future. The first is the construction of an outdoor Bush Classroom. The idea is simply to build ‘campfire’ style seating down in the bush behind the school so that classes can go down there and have lessons. We are so blessed to be surrounded by the bush and we want to do more to take advantage of it.
The second is to purchase some additional instruments to support the new intake of Year 5 boys in future years.
I consider it a great privilege to work in such a supportive learning community. This event promises to be another great celebration of this!
Black and White Ball
Last Saturday night was the Black and White Ball and the final event in what has been a spectacular year of sesquicentenary celebrations. Hundreds of people, from across all three campuses, joined together to celebrate the Newington Community at The Star which had been beautifully decorated in black, white and silver.
The were a number of highlights throughout the evening including listening to Darren Percival, former contestant on ‘The Voice’, and dancing the night away to the tunes of Jelly Bean Jam. However, perhaps the most memorable event of the night came towards the end when the raffle was drawn for the new car. At the time I was sitting amongst a group of Lindfield families as mass excitement erupted when Nicole Webster’s name was called out.
Thanks go to the Sesquicentenary Committee for organising this event and so many others throughout the year and to the parents who attended the evening. Happy 150th Newington!
Abbotsleigh Explore Program – Spring 2013
Abbotsleigh is running the Explore Program for gifted and talented students over the coming holiday period. The program aims to provide challenging and enriching learning opportunities for children keen to explore concepts and topics in depth. For further information and enrolment details please use this link http://www.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au/community/abbschool/Documents/Explore_Spring13.pdf
Happy Holidays
I wish all of the boys and parents a wonderful holiday period. It has been a very busy term that has showcased the boys’ abilities and the many strengths of our school. I’m certain that the boys, and no doubt the parents, have well and truly earned their break. Stay safe and healthy and enjoy the time together!
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Effort |
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| Johny Bak | Kindergarten | |||
| Alexander Berkovich | Kindergarten | |||
| Tristan Henry | Year 1 | |||
| Tom Kennedy | Year 3 | |||
| Nilanka Abbey | Year 4 | |||
| Nathaniel Graves | Year 4 | |||
| Zak Little | Year 4 | |||
| Harrison Jia | Year 6 | |||
Excellence |
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| Zachary Kingston | Year 2 | |||
| William Johnston | Year 2 | |||
| Harrison Stuart | Year 2 | |||
| Henry Taylor | Year 3 | |||
| James Whiteing | Year 3 | |||
| Daniel Nicholas | Year 5 | |||
| Alex Peterson | Year 5 | |||
| Oliver Dwyer | Year 6 | |||
| Maverick Ko | Year 6 | |||
Improvement |
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| Marcus Burghen | Year 1 | |||
| Harry Bell | Year 5 | |||
| Alexander Kerr | Year 5 | |||
UNSW English |
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| Connor Plank | High Distinction | |||
Enjoy the School Holidays.
Week 1
Tuesday 8 October Term 4 begins at 8.30am
Thursday 10 October Year 3 & 4 Excursion to Hoyts Cinema Park
Friday 11 October Chapel in Don Brown Hall at 8.30am all welcome
Saturday 12 October Summer Sports
Week 2
Tuesday 15 October John Flannigan – Author visiting, School Assembly in Don Brown Hall at 2.30pm all welcome – Year 1 Item, Kindergarten 2014 Parent Information Evening
Wednesday 16 October Year 6 Mother and Son Dinner
Over the years I have come to conclude that many of my prayers have “seemingly” gone unanswered. I say “seemingly” because I know that the God who knows what is best for me, the God who is all-wise and all-loving will often withhold from me what I perceive is something good. In other words, my prayers are often self-centred. The following prayer from Mother Teresa has helped me to re-think how I should pray.
Lord, when I am hungry – give me someone in need of food;
When I am thirsty – send me someone needing a drink;
When I am cold – send someone to warm;
When I am grieved, someone to console;
When my cross grows heavy, let me share another’s cross too;
When I am poor, lead me to someone in need;
When I have not time, give me someone I can help a little while;
When I am humiliated, let me have someone to praise;
When I am disheartened, send me someone to cheer;
When I think only of myself, draw my thoughts to another.
(“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12)
Mr Peter Morphew
School Chaplain
Peace Day Service – Saturday 21 September
Boys in the Choir will be performing a song at this multi-denominational service in St David’s Uniting Church Hall at 11.00am. Please click here for further information. We will also be providing a couple of other musical items. I would like to thank those boys who are coming and performing at the Service during the holidays (some of the boys are then going straight to the airport to the NZ Tour).
Mrs Vanessa South
Music Teacher
Summer Uniforms are now available.
The Prep Shop is open on Monday afternoons 3.00 – 3.45pm and Wednesday mornings 8.00 – 8.45am.
Please click here for the Prep Shop order form.
The Spring and Summer menu will commence in Term 4 and includes Term 1 in 2014. Please click here for a copy of the Menu.
The Tuesday Special for summer is Sushi, either Teriyaki Chicken (with lettuce), Tuna (with cucumber) or Avocado and Cucumber, all gluten free. Butter chicken will no longer on the menu.
A new, tangy chicken rissole will replace the crumbed version on the Burgers, available on Thursday and Friday. Maybe a little sweet chilli sauce or some cheese would be yummy.
There is also a Supreme Pizza available; it has cabanossi and ham which might suit those who do not like pineapple but want a meat choice.
Frozen treats, including Paddle Pops in various flavours ($2), Frozen Pineapple Rings (80c) and Frozen Milk Cups (60c) will be available to keep the boys cool on the hot days to come.
Lunch Wallets are available in Prep Shop and Tuck Shop for $10.00. They have a window for the child’s name and class as well as a zipper closure for the order and coins. A Velcro fastener and double fibre sack, keeps the meal insulated and secure.
Mrs Kathryn Nordstorm
Tuckshop Manager
WINTER SPORT SEASON WRAP!!!
What a season!! What highlights, what performances, what a great way to show to the sporting world the true depth, grit and talent that we possess here at Lindfield. Whether it was the 19-17 last gasp win for the 10’s Rugby against Central Coast in the last round, or the 9’s Football winning all but one game. Too many to mention, better just put up the trophy winners for this year!!!
Rugby U12 Team
Players’ Player Oliver Haig
Coaches Award James Moore
Rugby U10 Team
Players’ Player Hamish Danks
Coaches Award Lachlan Hull
Soccer U12A Team
Players’ Player Harry Bell
Coaches Award Haydon Ashley
Soccer U12B Team
Players’ Player Alex Kerr
Coaches Award Keaghan Davey-Webb
Soccer U10 Team
Players’ Player Richard Wan
Coaches Award Ryoma Suzuki
Soccer U9 Team
Players’ Player Nathan Ma
Coaches Award Thomas Hooke
Mr Mark Caulfield
Sports Co-ordinator
We warmly invite you to the next Centre for Ethics 2013 Public Lecture with special guest Baroness Susan Greenfield at 6pm Wednesday 9 October.
Baroness Greenfield is a neuroscientist, writer, broadcaster and member of the House of Lords. Her research encompasses the physiology of the brain and the impacts of the internet and modern technologies on brain activity and consciousness. She is the recipient of more than 30 honorary degrees from around the world and has authored numerous research papers and books.
We highly recommend this event to parents, educators and those interested in how technology has changed the way we think and feel.
| When | 6pm Wednesday 9 October 2013 |
| Where | Old Boys Lecture Theatre, Newington College |
| Cost | Free of Charge |
| Contact | Newington College Reception on 02 9568 9333 or contact@newington.nsw.edu.au to reserve your place. |
For more information please visit the Centre for Ethics 2013 insite.
The Black and White Ball was the perfect finale to the Sesquicentenary Committee’s calendar of events held at Newington College this year. On Saturday 14 September, friends and family of the College celebrated this grand occasion by meeting at The Ballroom of The Star in Sydney for an evening of ‘Black and White’ glamour.
Nearly 800 guests arrived dressed in the theme of Black, White and Silver, ready to enjoy a full line-up of entertainment including music from Hot Potato, Darren Percival and Paul Gray and Jelly Bean Jam. The Sesquicentenary Chairman, Mr Rod Bosman (ON ‘78) welcomed everyone to the festivities including special guest, HRH Princess Angelika Tuku’aho High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Tonga. Mr Bosman began.“A Ball is not a Ball without a Princess”, and with that the party commenced.
The Ballroom was decorated with dramatic black and white adornments including spectacular crystal chandeliers and candelabras. As guests let loose on the dance floor, big screens around the room allowed attendees to relive the Sesquicentenary through a slideshow of photos and videos taken throughout the year. A highlight of the night was when the Sesquicentenary Committee raffled off a brand new car won by current Lindfield parent, Nicole Webster.
As the final event of 2013, Mr Bosman thanked the Sesquicentenary Committee and officially closed the Sesquicentenary year.
At 9 a.m. on a day towards the end of September 1863, a group of passengers boarded the Parramatta steamer at the Phoenix Wharf at Darling Harbour. Some passengers were bound for Newington, ‘to inspect the last addition to our representative colonial educational establishments, the very recently inaugurated Wesleyan Collegiate Institution.’
An account of their visit appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on 29 September. If the reader can wade through the florid Victorian prose — ‘Sip away thirstily of the nectar of learning then, ye young hope-buds of Newington’ — the account provides a snapshot of the new College less than three months after it opened.
Rev. John Allen Manton, Principal of the College, met the visitors at the Newington wharf. The writer was impressed by the ‘almost palatial pile’ of Newington House, with ‘the finest palm tree in the colony’ at its entrance. He paced out the house’s dimensions: one hundred and twenty feet long and sixty feet deep. ‘We were delighted with the gardens… The orchards, paddocks, poultry-yards, and various offices, are those of a really splendid demesne.’
As he conducted the tour of the property, Rev. Manton undoubtedly explained the principles on which the College was founded. ‘We were much pleased to find that this Wesleyan College at Newington was not so tight as to exclude from its benefits the youth of Christian denominations,’ the writer noted.
In the chapel, which served also at the schoolroom, the visitors observed the classical tutor rendering a lesson in the Latin author, Horace. ‘The teaching, we observed, was thorough. Would that in all collegiate schools it were always so.’ During a devotional service in the dining room, ‘we could almost have heard a pin drop.’
Almost all the students were boarders. Mrs Anne Manton, ‘the excellent wife of the Principal’, was ‘an untiring ministering spirit to the children of others, to whom she endeavours to supply a mother’s care.’
With the day nearing its end, the visitors ‘enjoyed an evening promenade with the Principal and his lady.’ The boys were playing football and other games on the Green, while ‘the noble house dog … disported himself wildly with a stick … or joined his gambolling with the football racings.’
‘Tints of glory rested upon all the fair things around, the foliage glittered and danced in the setting sun.’ And so the visitors said ‘Farewell to the Academia of Newington.’
David Roberts
College Archivist
Term 3 hit the ground running. We reward our students for showing best effort, good manners, and thoughtfulness since we feel this puts the focus on building good character; being the strongest and fastest is not always possible for most of us. I have been delighted with how the boys have done this term, and have almost emptied the supply of merit badges, as you can see:
Leopard – Speed & Strength
Kieran Davey-Webb
Lachlan James
Marcus Burghen
Parsa Yazdani
Slate Tonge
Justin Gao
Shea Tonge
Ethan Haffenden
Alexander Berkovich
Snake – Accuracy & Speed
Alex Wang
Connor Andrews-Gardiner
James Stevens
Crane – Balance & Control
Tristan Henry
Will Fisher
Over the final two weeks, the boys were assessed for their next grade level, with the following outcomes:
Red Belt (L1)
Slate Tonge
Gabe Gordon
Shea Tonge
Justin Gao
Red Belt with Stripe (L2)
Kieran Davey-Webb
Lachlan James
Parsa Yazdani
Ethan Haffenden
Orange Belt (L3)
James Stevens
Marcus Burghen
There is a higher expectation for students working toward more advanced grade levels. There is more content to cover and technique must be demonstrated with more intent. Alex Wang, Will Fisher and Tristan Henry are all on track for their next level, continuing to build their skills with grace and a positive attitude.
Grading often is an intimidating process, so we are very proud of all the boys for their excellent efforts.
We encourage parents to read through the syllabus books with their son, particularly some of the younger boys; the boys get quite a kick out of knowing mum or dad have an interest in what they are doing. Our Silver Stars programme (included in the syllabus books), encourages good behaviour and habits and is a terrific tool to use with your son, we always get such great feedback about it. Plus he gets a silver star to put on his Evolution Jujutsu shirt.
We are offering several sessions over the holidays for students who would like to do more in-depth work on jujutsu techniques, rolling etc; please email me on ichi@evolutionjujutsu.com.au for details. Cost $20 per session.
A reminder that Evolution Jujutsu is open to all boys in Kindy through to Year 6. If the Friday afternoon timeslot does not suit, Newington boys are welcome to join us in our studio at Level 1 346 Pacific Highway, Lindfield. Please see our website for class times, including classes for teens and adults.
Best wishes from Sempai David and myself for a safe and happy holiday break.
Marice Knapman
Senior Instructor
On Thursday 10 October, Years 3 and 4 will be attending an excursion to the Hoyts Cinema Park at Moore Park. The excursion is designed to offer the boys a unique educational and multi-sensory experience. It is an immersive learning journey, using state-of-the-art digital technology to help young people make good decisions about taking care of the planet and being a good environmental citizen. This experience will also offer a great opportunity for the boys to use their knowledge within their current inquiry into the Earth’s natural resources and what is needed to sustain and maintain them. As an added bonus, the boys will take a short walk to the home of the NSW Waratahs where they will be given a training session by current squad members.
It will be a fun day and one we are looking forward to with great excitement.
Mrs Russell and Mr Edwards
NSTA Tennis Competition- Tennis Valley
On Saturday 7 September a small, talented pocket of the Lindfield community ventured out after dark to compete in another Northern Suburbs Tennis Competition extravaganza. Spirits were high as the teams of Jonathan Fourie/Nathan Ma, Tom Hooke/Cameron Liu and Reuben Chippeck/ Keaghan Davey-Webb took centre stage once more.
And after 5 grueling but thoroughly enjoyable rounds of tennis, it was the team of Cameron Liu and Tom Hooke who came out on top, frustrating their more experienced and older rivals with very skillful and exquisite tennis. The second time this pair has walked away with silverware from this competition and proving that there is some real tennis depth at Newington Lindfield.
The pairs of Jonathan Fourie/Nathan Ma and Reuben Chippeck/Keaghan Davey-Webb finished one win off the podium also and were very competitive throughout the entire competition. And with another competition scheduled for Term 4, skies are the limit for these talented Lindfieldians!!
InterHouse Tennis Competition- Stanmore
A wintery start to the morning meant that super soakers were in play to get the courts in readiness for the big Tennis competition. Teachers and parents alike took to the courts, sweeping and mopping in the hope to allow play to commence at the scheduled 8:00am start.
The start was delayed somewhat, but with the sun peaking through the clouds, we were on our way. The Lindfield crowd was ably led by Harry Quinn, Keaghan Davey-Webb, Tom Moody, Jonathan Fourie and Xavier Sheahan. Keaghan drew Harry Quinn on his court and the other boys were spread across the 4 remaining courts.
Five tough and grueling rounds were then fought out, with the boys realizing that games won was the order of the day. Harry Quinn was making light work of all on his court, apart from a plucky young blonde who pushed him to the limit in their match-up!! Jonathan Fourie was playing above his age-group and doing a great job as he finished 2nd overall on his court. Xavier Sheahan and Tom Moody were extremely competitive in all their matches, and pushed their more fancied rivals to the limit in all their matches.
Ultimately, as the clock struck 11am, 6 boys had made it through to the finals, with Harry Quinn being one of them. As he was the highest ranked player, Harry was able to sit out the first round of quarter finals, with which time he could study his likely opponent. And after a solid hit out with tennis ‘great’ Mr Caulfield, he was ready for his semi-final!
Mr Quinn was a little tentative at first, allowing his less-experienced rival to dominate parts of the competition. Harry was able to hold his nerve and show his true class however and eventually went through after a 4-1 win.
A similar battle ensued in the final as Harry battled a much less experienced opponent but one with a cool head and excellent temperament. The first two games were shared by the pair before Harry took control of the final, finding the lines with powerful forehands and excellent serving. The Quinn’s celebrated their first Inter House win when Harry eventually took the game 3-1. A great effort from the singles champion from the Lindfield InterHouse!
Inter House Biathlon- Stanmore
Last weekend the Newington Prep Inter-house Biathlon was held at the senior school. It was a great day for Williams House winning the biathlon house title. The day commenced with over 35 boys competing in a gruelling biathlon of a 400m swim and a 1600m run. Competition was fierce with some outstanding performances and it was clear to see all boys were trying their absolute best to complete the course in the fastest time possible.
The winners of the biathlon were as follows-
Y3- Lachlan Hull
Y4- Gaelen Dorigo
Y5- Eden Horne
Y6- Miles Parhash
The overall winner was Miles Parhash who set up a big lead with a super swim. Runner-up was Josh Macdessi followed by Keiran Corcoran and Louis Pidcock tied for 3rd. Josh, Keiran and Louis were all separated by only 2 seconds, with Josh’s outstanding run leg securing 2nd place.
Report by Mr Joel Wilson
Newington Preparatory Schools’ K – 2 Athletics Carnival
A blustery but fine morning greeted the Newington Prep School’s K-2 Athletics competitors to Old Boys on Wednesday morning. Many of the competitors had been working on their athletic prowess during GMS and PE. This was an opportunity to show all how far they have progressed and how much they enjoy healthy activity. Whilst the wind was an annoyance for spectators, it did not stop the K-2 boys from enjoying the day. In fact it provided the perfect tailwind for many competitors as the track was set alight with scorching sprints and relays.
The discus was never thrown further with the use of the breeze. Coloured discs flew through the air, although a little wayward at times, the audience enduring some narrow escapes. The fizzing sound of the vortex/javelin gave great enjoyment to the crowd as the young Newington competitors sent them into orbit. Shot puts were pushed long and high with even a few grunts heard for that extra competitive edge from some kindergarten throwers. In a most fitting event for the K-2 carnival, the sack races drew the most raucous observers, perhaps as competition met comedy when unflattering falls are heralded just as much as exceptional sack jumping.
Report by Mr Joel Wilson
NZ Rugby/Football Tour 2013
The time has finally come, the bags packed (well Oscar Moody anyway!!) and the tears welling up in the parents eyes. Months and months of planning and organising is over and it is time to enjoy what will be the best tour to date. The boys will be travelling from Christchurch to Dunedin, to Invercargill and finishing in Queenstown. Along the way they will play three matches and get up to a whole deal of mischief in between!!! Well controlled of course.
A big thank you to all the parents that have been so supportive of the tour and have put up with my many, many, many emails to them! Thank you also to my support team of Mr Joel Wilson and Mr Neil Brunton who will be accompanying me and the 36 boys on the tour. Can’t wait to show you the photos and let the boys share their experiences!!
Mr Mark Caulfield
Sports Co-ordinator