In February 2009 there was a book published with the title “It’s Never Too Late To Change Your Mind.” It recognises the real threat of dementia but, based on medical research, says we can take action to work against it. Mental activity in children allows them to discovery what’s possible in our world. Mental activity in adults promotes brain elasticity and can hold off dementia.

At Newington we hope to prepare our students for life-long learning. Hopefully, you too are continuing to discover what is possible as you challenge yourself in new areas. Every five years, knowledge in most major fields doubles. That means if you don’t stay sharp you’ll be left behind.

Repeating the same lessons over and over means you’re not learning enough. Study those who’ve succeeded where you want to succeed in order to know what to do – and what not to do. Admiral Hyman Rickover said, “Learn from the mistakes of others; you’ll never live long enough to make them all yourself.”

Whilst, knowledge is helpful in life, the Bible suggests that what we need is something more. What we need is wisdom. Our College motto is … to faith add knowledge … (IN FIDE SCIENTIAM). Knowledge and faith combined can lead us to wisdom. Pursuing wisdom helps us to be the best we can be.

Mr Peter Morphew
Chaplain