Christmas in July Cocktail Party

Dear Parents

Please find flyer below for the P&F Christmas in July Cocktail Party.

Year 6 Parent’s Night Out

BorrowBox Coming Soon

What’s BorrowBox?

Your library in one app. BorrowBox enables users to borrow, download and enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks from Wyvern Library. Wyvern boys can access their favourite titles wherever they go with the BorrowBox mobile app.

BorrowBox is the world’s most advanced digital library app. It can be used online and with Apple iOS and Google Android devices, incorporating a dedicated eBook reader and eAudiobook player. Designed and powered by Bolinda digital, BorrowBox is elegant and intuitive featuring the unrivalled ease of use that you’ve come to love and expect from Bolinda.

Coming here. BorrowBox.

Have you heard? eBooks and eAudiobooks will be available from Wyvern Library soon!

Joanne Barnes
Teacher Librarian

Wyvern AFL Does School Proud in Paul Kelly Cup

After receiving a wildcard to play in the Gala Day for the Greater Sydney Finals of the Paul Kelly Cup, Wyvern could have been forgiven for simply feeling happy to be there. However, this group of Wyvern boys had a steely determination to make an impact after feeling a little disappointed at losing their semi-final in the previous regional gala day. In the end, the Wyvern boys took all challenges in their stride only to fall agonizingly short of a remarkable victory overall. It was a day of 5 tough, physical matches. With each game the boys improved and kept setting higher standards of play. The boys quickly learned to play their role in the team and take advantage of their team-mates strengths. Prior to their first match against Moriah, the boys were nervous about what to expect but made a commitment to compete hard at every contest regardless of the score and to not be afraid to make a mistake. This positive attitude paid off with a convincing but hard earnt win.

Despite the setback of losing Curtis Palmer to injury early in the second game against St Agatha’s, the boys all lifted and once again managed a confidence boosting win. Flynn Leung-Nicholson was terrific carrying the ruckload in Curtis’s absence.

Wyvern qualified for the quarter finals in second place on points for and against so had to play the top side Cherrybrook from the other pool. Wyvern were behind at half time but produced an inspirational second half led by Atticus Bertrams and Connor Corcoran to overrun their opponents. In the semi-final Wyvern were scheduled to play the top team from their pool in French’s Forest and the match was almost a carbon copy of the quarter final. This time Angus Ole took countless pressure relieving marks and the mosquito fleet of Alex Solomou, Jackson Sumich and Tom McCoubrie dominated the midfield. The result was an exhausting win built on courage.

The final against Forestville was a great spectacle. Forestville boasted a team of highly talented and athletic players while Wyvern played with the same ‘team first’ ethos that had carried them so well through the early rounds. Once again there were only a few points in the game at half time with Wyvern trailing. The Wyvern boys were clearly exhausted at half time but refused to give in. The wind picked up in the second half and conspired against the Wyvern boys, however, they refused to let that stop them and kicked to the lead early in the second half. Youngsters, Ben Crawford, Gaelen Dorigo, Lachlan Harmer and Stefano Ottavio never stopped trying along with Alex Rumi, Lachlan Walsh and Henry Goodfellow. In the end it was a case of ‘so near, so far’ as our exhausted squad were overrun.

While clearly disappointed after the grand-final, the boys were quick to put in perspective just how much they had improved throughout the day. Walking off the field they held their heads high and were quick to cheer up when they heard the news that Yogurtland were going to give them all a free frozen yogurt. Indeed this was the perfect remedy and certainly a good reward for their efforts.

Neil Brunton
AFL Coordinator

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School Zone Parking Offences

Sport Football Camp

Click here for Sport Football Camp Flyer

The NSW da Vinci Decathlon

NSW da Vinci Decathlon – Mystery & Mayhem Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was one of the world’s greatest thinkers and scholars. His career spanned an enormous range of disciplines: art, architecture, cartography, poetry, academics, anatomy, mechanical and military engineering, mathematics and astronomy. He demonstrated a superior ability to perceive the interconnected nature of knowledge and embraced learning with a lifelong passion and determination to uncover what was hitherto unknown by his society. His bold and imaginative intellectual legacy is a permanent challenge for the leaders and thinkers of the twenty-first century.

Leonardo da Vinci once wrote: ‘Having wandered some distance among gloomy rocks, I came to the entrance of a great cavern … Two contrary emotions arose in me: fear and desire–fear of the threatening dark cavern, desire to see whether there were any marvellous things in it.’ Like Leonardo da Vinci we are drawn to uncover life’s complex mysteries. When we embrace life’s ambiguities – the mystery and the mayhem – we learn so much more and make new, exciting discoveries. Ironically, some of the greatest discoveries have arisen out of mayhem. The theme for this year’s 2014 NSW da Vinci Decathlon is ‘Mystery and Mayhem’.

Please join me in congratulating the following boys on their preparation and wish them luck for a wonderful day tomorrow. They will be depart at 6.45 am and returning at 4 pm.

Year 6
Adrian Lo, Ben Nguyen, Max Langford, Peter Ponifix, Calum Boland, Nicholas Lohmeyer, Sam Lydon, Jack Williams

Year 5
Kieran Casey, Christopher Mina, Addison Eastway, Owen Read, Jaxon Jervis, Tom Alscher, Charlie Papps, Tom Hirst

The Decathlon is an academic interschool gala day run in the spirit of an Olympic Decathlon with events of an academic nature. Students will compete in the following disciplines:

 Mathematics and Chess – emphasis on problem solving, number patterns and logic puzzles

 English – spelling, word origins, definitions, textual analysis and writing tasks

 Science – students engage with higher level scientific concepts to test their ability to apply them

 Code Breaking – students will decipher complex and mysterious codes

 Engineering Challenge – a design task that tests problem solving skills, creativity and ingenuity

 Philosophy – dealing with logic, observations and evidence

 Creative Producers – emphasis on creating under pressure a 60-second dramatic performance

 Art and Poetry – the team will develop a poem interconnected with a work of art based on the theme of mystery and mayhem

 Cartography – students will decipher maps and apply the principles of map-making to represent spatial information in an imaginative way

 General Knowledge – current affairs, entertainment, the Renaissance, sport and trivia

Richard Baker
Deputy Headmaster Years 4-6

Wyvern Music Weekend

Last weekend Wyvern and Lindfield Prep Schools joined together to take part in  a Music Workshop . This was an exciting event where boys had the opportunity to work with outstanding tutors in preparation for the upcoming concerts and festivals.

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K -2 National Simultaneous Storytime 2014

On Wednesday May 21^st at 11.00am the K-2 Wyvern boys read the book ‘Too Many Elephants in This House’ written by Ursula Duborsarsky and illustrated by Andrew Joyner. In participating in the reading of this book, they joined with over 460 000 children and adults (and one elephant) in 3100 libraries, schools, childcare centres, preschools and homes across Australia to make National Simultaneous Storytime 2014 an overwhelming success.

Once again this year, Kindy boys headed over to the Senior School Library with their teachers, teachers’ aides and some parent volunteers to share this experience with Year 12 boys who read and discussed the story with them. They also shared a favourite book with a Year 12 boy in the tranquil setting of the Senior Library. Upon their return, they discussed their thoughts about the book and observations of their excursion during the Library lesson. In class and Library, the Kindy boys will work on creating an Animoto to record their thoughts and impressions of the event.

Year 1 boys gathered in Wyvern Library to read ‘Too Many Elephants in This House’ as an iBook on the smartboard with their class teachers and Mrs Barnes. After a stimulating discussion of the story and the question ‘What would your mother say you have too many of in your house?’ the boys set to work to collaboratively build a Word Bank of descriptive words related to the story.They then could use these words to write descriptive sentences for illustrations from the story, using the Popplet app to record this learning.

Year 2 boys read the story with their classroom teachers, Mrs Fryda and Mrs Stewart who each provided dramatic and entertaining renditions and a guided reading experience of the text. After a lively discussion of the story, the boys were asked to think about what they had ‘too many of in their house’. Using these ideas and reflections, the boys began work on a their own parallel story entitled, for example,‘Too Many Video Games in Sam’s House’ or ‘Too Many Soccer Balls in Lewis’ House’. The Year 2 boys will use their word processing skills to publish their stories on the Year 2 blog.

Joanne Barnes
Teacher Libranian

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Aquatics Learn to Swim Program

WYVERN HOUSE AQUATICS PROGRAM 2014

Dear Parents,

This year, the school Wyvern House Aquatics Program will take place in Term 4. The Wyvern House Aquatics Program is a compulsory component of the PDHPE Syllabus and all boys are required to attend and participate as part of their regular PE lessons. Recent trends across schools indicate an increasing number of boys who lack basic water skills, which limits their participation in the Aquatics Program. Swimming is one part of five key skills covered in the program, however it is essential skill used in all 5 areas. To enable your son to fully participate in the program it is advised to use the time in Term 3 and enrol him in a Learn-To-Swim program if he is not confident in the water.

Newington will offer such classes if there are sufficient numbers. If a Newington Learn-To-Swim program is to go ahead in Term 3 it will be conducted on weekdays prior to school, commencing at 7.15am in the Newington Swim Centre. The preference at this stage would be a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning. If mornings don’t suit parents then it is advised to seek lessons at a private swim school. Contact details for a variety of private learn-to-swim schools in the area including Pride, Ashfield, or MLC are available.

Please reply to jmartin@newington.nsw.edu.au by 22^nd June if you are interested in enrolling your son in a Newington Learn-To-Swim program. We will advise you before the end of term if there are sufficient numbers. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Many thanks for your assistance with this matter.

Jamie Martin
PE Teacher

Seeds Sport Autumn Rugby Clinics

Seed Sports Multi-Sports & Activities

OSHClub – Wyvern’s Before & After School Care Program

Wyvern’s Before and After School Care Program is run by OSHClub. Enrolment for all students is recommended and allows parents to easily manage their before and after school care needs via an online account. Visit  www.oshclub.com.au to use the free enrolment service.

For all late bookings, please contact the Coordinator, Eleanor, on 0428 131 700. OSHClub’s head office number is (03) 8564 9000 Click here for the OSHClub Information Flyer.

For OSHClub Newsletter Term 2 – Week 5, click here

For OSHClub Holiday Program, click here

Kind regards
OSHClub Team

Newington Crested Ware

There are a range of crested ware on offer at the Black and White shop. They range from memorabilia, clothing, keepsakes as well as an exclusive Sesquicentenary line which can be found on the Sesquicentenrary site. For more information about crested ware, please contact Rollanda Rosenstrauss.

To download the crested ware catalogue and price list  click here

To view the crested ware page on the public website, click here

Flyers in Bookstand

Tuckshop

• Everyday Tuckshop Menu

Martial Arts

• Kung Fu Action at Wyvern

Co-curricular

• Co-curricular (Before and After School) Activities at Wyvern

Uniform Shop

We now stock rugby headgear and mouth guards.

If the lettering is coming off your son’s jammers, which have only been worn a few times, bring them into the shop and we will send them out for repair.

Wyvern Uniform Roster Term 2 Weeks 6 and 7,  Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Winter Price List 2014, Click here

Wyvern Uniform Shop Order Form, Click here

Sport

For all Saturday morning sport at Newington Senior School, parents are requested to park off site along the street. The schools onsite car park is maintained for officials, emergency vehicles and staff only. With the winter sport season upon us, the car park area can become very busy early in the morning. Please consider this simple request to ensure the smooth management of Saturday morning sport at Newington.

Wvyern Sports Draw – Round 5, Click here

Wyvern Sports Newsletter, Click here

Wvyern Sports Results and Match Report, Click here

Seed Sport Rugby Clinics, Click here

Seed Sport Multi Sports & Activities Camp, Click here

Sport Football Camp, Click here

Sporting Venue Addresses, Click here

2014 Sports Handbook, Click here

Tuckshop News, Roster & Online Ordering

Dear Parents

As a parent volunteer working in the Tuckshop can you please make sure that you adhere to the rules and regulations regarding appropriate footwear – closed in footwear with a rubber grip sole (ideally leather trainers). No sandals, thongs, open toe shoes or fabric trainers (fabric shoes may bring bacteria) may be worn.

If your son suffers from an allergy it is imperative that you advise the Wyvern Office and the Tuckshop so that we are aware of it. Click here for the ‘Alliance Catering  – Food Allergens Advisory Statement’.

Please click here for the Spotless Food Safety Information for Volunteers Guidelines

Tuckshop Menu and Roster for Term 2 Weeks 6 and 7, Click here

Everyday Menu and Price List, Click here  Please note that there have been a few changes made to this for ‘Items from the Freezer’

Online Ordering Instructions, Click here

Online Ordering FAQs, Click here

Term Dates 2014 & 2015

TERM DATES 2014

TERM ONE
Wednesday 29 January to Friday 11 April
11 week term followed by a 2 week break
Classes commence Wednesday 29 January

TERM TWO
Monday 28 April to Friday 20 June
Wyvern Staff PD Day (Student Free Day) – Friday 6 June
Queen’s Birthday (Pubic Holiday) –  Monday 9 June
8 week term followed by a 3 week break

TERM THREE
Monday 14 July to Thursday 18 September
Wyvern Staff PD Day (Student Free Day) – Friday 19 September
10 week term followed by a 2 week break

TERM FOUR
Wednesday 8 October to Monday 8 December
Labour Day Public Holiday – Monday 6 October
Wyvern Staff PD Day (Student Free Day) -Tuesday 7 October

TERM DATES 2015

TERM ONE
Thursday 29 January to Thursday 2 April
Classes commence Thursday 29 January
10 week term followed by a 2 week break

TERM TWO
Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June
Anzac Day Public Holiday – Monday 27 April
Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday – Monday 8 June
10 week term followed by a 2 week break (for 2015 only)

TERM THREE
Tuesday 14 July to Friday 18 September
10 week term followed by a 3 week break (for 2015 only)

TERM FOUR
Monday 12 October to Tuesday 8 December
Annual Prize Giving 3-6 – Tuesday 8 December

P&F News and Events

Hello!

One parent’s comments summed up the tone of the Term 2 P&F general meeting well, “I didn’t know the school had so much focus on mental health and wellbeing. They are really onto it. Our boys are in great hands.”

I want to thank all the parents who made the effort to come (and the kids should thank them too, judging by the sound of their laughter they were having a fabulous time on the rooftop playground!). We had nearly 50 people, which is a great turnout. And I especially want to thank our keynote presenters, Mr Jensen-Robilliard, Mrs Bryden and Miss Green.

Wellbeing, positivity, resilience, courage, forgiveness, persistence, service. These are the words that I believe sum up the keynote presentation. Mr Jensen-Robilliard began by talking to us about what it means to be mentally healthy and presented a great deal of valuable information. He has kindly allowed us to publish his notes, which summarise his presentation.

Mrs Bryden and Miss Green followed with a presentation about how the boys’ wellbeing is being fostered at Wyvern. Phrases my boys use in conversation such as ‘filling a bucket’, ‘designing the thankful coat’, ‘great mates’, ‘strength cards’ and ‘three good things’ came together with an outline of all the programs for boys and how the teachers are using different approaches at different stages of the boys’ journey through Wyvern.

In his general update, Mr Holden talked about the school’s approach to bullying and its anti-bullying policy, which is reviewed every two years. Through this, the College endeavours to provide a supportive environment that encourages positive relationships among all members of the College community. ‘No, go, tell’ is established early on at Wyvern (and it also helps the younger boys resolve mild playground squabbles).

In later years, the school regularly surveys the boys, including a variety of questions about how the boys feel as well those relating specifically to bullying. The results of the most recent survey indicate that most of our boys are feeling confident and happy, and the next survey will be conducted soon. More practically, Mr Holden spoke of thorough investigation into incidents and swift action that includes conflict resolution as well as consequences.

We were also presented with drawings and an explanation of the proposed plans for our new pre-School and Year 6 learning zone, which form part of the College’s building plans submitted for DA approval. A number of other building prospects across the College are also having plans submitted for DA approval.  Once approved, projects will then be prioritised, as they cannot all be carried out simultaneously.

Ms Gray spoke about homework at after school care, which she had followed up after it was raised by a parent at our Term 1 P&F meeting. Ms Gray has worked with OSHClub to put arrangements in place, test them and launch them, and they are working well.

There were a number of items raised by parents in our ‘comments, questions and feedback’ agenda item and I’d like to provide an update on one of them: concerns about difficulty and danger of making the left turn out of the driveway when the bus is in the bus zone. Mr Holden has since written to Marrickville Council to request that the bus stop be moved forward 50 meters to solve this problem. We’ll hopefully have a response from Council by the next meeting.

In keeping with the theme of our P&F meeting, I thought I’d let you know that the National Children’s Commissioner, Megan Mitchell, is asking for submissions about how to better protect children and young people under 18 years from intentional self-harm and suicidal behaviour. Individuals are welcome to contribute and the Commissioner especially wants to hear from children and young people themselves, as well as experts and organisations working with them. The closing date for submissions is 2 June 2014 and the results will be reported to Parliament. Find out more

In closing, I’d like to remind you that the P&F Exec brings all Wyvern couples together just twice a year and the second such event, the Christmas in July cocktail party, is coming up. Tickets are now on sale and details are below and on SPACES. We had such a fun night last year and I’m looking forward to it again this year.

Until next time, be well and happy

Natalie Mina
President, Wyvern P&F
natalie.mina@accenture.com; 0414 850 455

Dates for your diary

Special reminder for Year 6 parents: the Year 6 Class Parents would love you to join them for their parents’ event on Friday 13 June 2014 at Vicinity Dining, 90-96 Bourke Rd, 7:30–11:00pm. The $50 ticket price includes substantial finger food and beverages will be served on a cash basis. RSVP by Friday, 6 June 2014 via online payment.

• Christmas in July, the Wyvern parents’ social event is on Friday, 25 July, 7:00pm -11.00pm at ECCO Ristorante, Drummoyne. The $88 ticket price includes four hours of beverages and a substantial cocktail menu. The Funky Do Da’s jazz band will be back to entertain us. RSVP by Thursday, 17 July 2014 via online payment.
• Kindy mums meet at Paper Cup every Wednesday and Friday morning at 8:15am
• Year 3 Parents’ Coffee & Chat is on every Thursday from 8:15am at the Little Treasures Café, 313 Stanmore Rd, Petersham (up the road from the senior school, opposite the fruit market)

Next Two Weeks

Chess

Chess Results Rounds 1 – 3

Newington has been participating in NSW Junior Chess League Interschool Competition with one Championship team and two Rookies. Boys play on a Friday afternoon. We have had some great play and very close matches.

Round 1

Championships – Bye
Rookies B – Won 1 out 3 games to Summer Hill
Rookies C – Won 2 out of 4 games to Wilkins

Round 2

Championships – Won 3 out of 4 to Rozelle
Rookies B – Won 2 out of 4 to Birchgrove
Rookies C – Won 3 out of 4 games to Birchgrove

Round 3

Championships – Won 0 out of 4 games to Summer Hill
Rookies B –Won 0 out of 4 games to All Hallows
Rookies C – Won 3 out of 4 games to Rozelle

Lunchtime Chess Club

Lunchtime Chess Club is in full swing with over 45 boys participating. Each session begins with intensive instruction followed by game time at the end. The boys are really improving and the younger ones are showing great skill development and having fun too!

Joanna Ryan
Chess Teacher

Faith Matters

Be a Titus!

William Barclay writes, “One of the highest of human duties is the duty of encouragement…it is easy to laugh at men’s ideals; it is easy to pour cold water on their enthusiasm; it is easy to discourage others. The world is full of such discouragers. But we have a duty to encourage one another. Many a time a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept a man on his feet. Blessed is the man who speaks such a word.” The apostle Paul writes: “Outside, trouble was on every hand…within us, our hearts were full of dread and fear. Then God who cheers those who are discouraged refreshed us by the arrival of Titus. Not only was his presence a joy, but also the news that he brought” (2 Corinthians 7:5-7 ). So, be a Titus – encourage someone today.

Peter Morphew
Chaplain

Artist of the Week

Artist of the Week K – 2

Jimmy Simpson 2S

Jimmy demonstrated resourceful experimentation with cutting, folding and bending paper to create a 3D moving sculpture. His focus and approach to solving the problems of gluing to make it stay deserve commendation.

Debbie Bourke
K-2 Art Teacher

Artist of the Week 3 – 6

Year 4 create Ganesha’s

Students in Year 4 have been studying the topic of ‘People and their beliefs’. Students created a collage using paper, glitter, metallic Posca pens, and poster paint.

Students created practice designs in their VAPDs. They looked at a number of different representations of the Ganesha, as well as the story of how the Ganesha was born. Students also understood the symbolism within the Ganesha image.

Alexander Vithoulkas

Sameer Aziz

Dominic Saleh

Meredith Buining
Years 3-6 Art Teacher

All Co-curricular (Before & After School)

Please click here for the 2014 Co-curricular Activities at Wyvern – Term 2

Chess:
https://spaces.newington.nsw.edu.au/wyvern/chess/pages/437-years-1-6-chess-coaching-sign-up

Robotics:
https://spaces.newington.nsw.edu.au/wyvern/robotics/articles/3713-robocup-entries-now-open

Swim Squad, Rugby Skills, Kung Fu Action, FAST Football:
https://spaces.newington.nsw.edu.au/wyvern/sport/pages/589-extra-sport-activities

Drawing Club:
Year 6 Drawing Skills Class

Film Club – full

ICT Clubs – full

Achievement Awards and House Points

House Points

A Message from Mr Holden

This past weekend over 200 boys attended our annual music weekend. They are to be congratulated for their wonderful attitude and fine efforts. I thank the many parents and the P&F’s Creative Arts group for their invaluable assistance that enabled the weekend to run so smoothly. We look forward to seeing the various music ensembles as well as all students from Years 3-6 perform in the Wyvern Music Showcase on Thursday 5 June at 6.00pm in Centenary Hall. Kindly note that this is a compulsory event for all students in Years 3-6.

A reminder that 6 June (Friday before the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday) is a pupil free day. On that day Wyvern staff are looking forward to working with Bronwyn MacLeod, author and co-author of five educational texts on curriculum differentiation and gifted education. Bronwyn is the Convenor of the Certificate of Gifted Education and lectures in the Masters of Education courses at the University of New South Wales. She is also the director of COGE Online for the University of New South Wales and has taught mixed ability and self-contained gifted classes from K-12 in government and independent schools.

Finally, I respectfully request that parents observe all road rules when dropping off or picking up their sons from Wyvern. In particular, it is important that we are seen to be good neighbours; as such, please ensure that you do not park across driveways. As an aside, I have recently written to State Transit requesting that the bus zone at the front of Wyvern be relocated 50 meters along Cambridge Street (closer to top playground). This would make the left turn out of the driveway a much safer manoeuvre. I will update you when I have further news.

Ian Holden
Head of Wyvern House

Old Cadet Flag Finds a New Home

At the Centenary Ceremonial Parade in October 1963, the College’s Cadet Corps and Air Training Corps each received a new flag. The flags were a gift of the Old Newingtonians’ Union, to mark the Centenary of the College.

The Air Training Corps flag was used until the Corps was disbanded in 1993. The flag of the Cadet Corps (now the Newington College Cadet Unit) continued in use until a new Unit Colour was presented at last year’s Anzac Day Sesquicentenary Parade.

In military tradition, unit flags and colours represent the spirit of the unit. In former times, a unit’s colours provided a rallying point in battle. Today, their role is more symbolic, with their display playing a central part in ceremonial parades. When unit flags and colours are retired, they continue to be treated with reverence. A common tradition is for them to be ‘laid up’ in churches, war memorials or civic buildings.

In 2013, the 70 Club, our community group for Old Boys aged 70 years or more, proposed that the two 1963 flags should be laid up in a suitable location in accordance with these traditions. The Prescott Hall was chosen, both because it is a well-used space where the flags will be seen regularly and because the Corps flags had been hung there during the 1950s. The 70 Club was closely involved in the arrangements for the laying up of the flags and paid the cost of the accompanying plaques.

The 1963 flags and their plaques had their first public viewing when Senior Cadets and guests were invited to inspect them following the Anzac Parade on 29 April.

So, the next time you visit the Prescott Hall, take a moment to view the 1963 flags and their plaques and reflect on these symbols of service and learning by countless Newington Cadets over the last 145 years.

Mr David Roberts
College Archivist

The Newingtonian WW1

The issues of The Newingtonian published during the First World War are now available on SPACES.

The Newingtonian is now our school annual but, earlier, it served as the school magazine. At the time of the First World War, four issues were published each year.

The First World War issues contain extensive materials about Old Newingtonians on war service, including letters from the Front, obituaries, reports of memorial services and the unveilings of memorial tablets, snippets of news, and an ever-growing Honour Roll of those killed, wounded and serving. These materials represent a rich primary source for revealing the stories of our past students and staff in the War.

There is also material illustrating broader contemporary themes, including the development of national identity, the concept of Empire, the conscription debate and the start of memorialisation, as well as evidence of how the College and its community experienced the War at home.

The primary reason for digitising these issues is to provide a resource for students studying the First World War period. These issues will also be of broader interest, particularly as we mark the centenaries of the major events of the War over the next five years.

The First World War issues of The Newingtonian are available at the Alumni SPACES page.

Mr David Roberts
College Archivist