Contents In the “Opportunity” edition ... From the Headmaster 3 Wyvern House How belief and passion open doors 4 Meet Newington’s next Headmaster 5 New beginnings and Learning to be a leader 36 Embrace the chance to stand out 6 Year 5 Camp Out full of fun and New Music Centre 37 The two of us 7 STEM lab hosts snails and robots 38 Early Learning Centre opens 39 Stanmore Big Write builds boys’ skills 40 Sport 41–42 Applauding our quiet achievers 8 Academic Excellence Assembly 8 Lindfield Prep Be bold, take risks, explore 9 Guys and Dolls 10–11 Building self-confidence in boys 43 Our 2018 motto: One For Many 12 Why learn Mandarin? 44 Ready to Rockfest 13 Building respect for all 45 Fostering sticky learning 14 Kindy boys: “Why I’m a risk taker” and Crusaders Camp 46 Science and a selfie with the PM 15 Meet the teacher 47 Greek students awarded 15 Welcome Pastor Richard La’Brooy 47 Cyclone Gita no match for Tonga 16 Service, the opportunity to help others 48 Sport 49 It’s been busy on the senior campus ... 17 How service builds connections 18 Community, Development More than just a sing-along 18 and Alumni My time at Tonbridge 19 Mindset: obstacle or opportunity? 20 The ONU is rich with opportunities 50 Frank Sparrow 21 Recipient now patron of Davis Bursary 51 Buzzcuts blitz Greatest Shave target 22 Newington P&F celebrates 90 years 52–53 Debaters tackle new competition 22 Good news 54–55 Optimism breeds opportunity 23 From the archives 56–57 The potential of potential 24 Newington Medal and Citation 58–59 A home away from home 25 Newington College Foundation, 70 Club and Reunions60–62 Career options unlimited 26 Bursaries 63 A positive pathway to sporting success 27 2018 Newington College Golf Day and ONU Centennial Trust64 Sport 27–33 2017—Thank you 65–66 My opportunity 34–35 2018 Events 67 TOURS Stanmore K–6 19 June, 2018 9am–10.30am Lindfield K–6 21 August, 2018 9am–10am Stanmore 7–12 22 May, 2018 10.30am–12.30pm CONTACT INFORMATION ELC 129 Cambridge St Stanmore NSW 2049 Tel: +61 2 9568 9555 elc@newington.nsw.edu.au Lindfield K–6 26 Northcote Road Lindfield NSW 2070 Tel: +61 2 9416 4280 lindfield@newington.nsw.edu.au Stanmore K–6 115 Cambridge St Stanmore NSW 2048 Tel: +61 2 9568 9444 wyvern@newington.nsw.edu.au Stanmore 7–12 200 Stanmore Road Stanmore NSW 2049 Tel: +61 2 9568 9333 contact@newington.nsw.edu.au Production Annie Markey, Davina Russell, Anna Hubble Design Sydney Design Studio Pty Ltd Photography Daryl Charles, SPA Images, Jared Leibowitz (ON 2013), Chris Hayles, Richard Wearne (ON 1989) Acknowledgements The editors would like to thank the many people who contributed to this edition of News, including Dr David Mulford, David Roberts, Ian Holden, Ben Barrington-Higgs, many of our teachers and coaches, students and the Community and Development Department. Cover image Liam Roy is all concentration at the foul line. Photo: Jared Leibowitz (ON 2013). Enquiries and submissions staff_communication@newington.nsw.edu.au The editors have compiled News from various sources. While every care has been taken to ensure the information is publishedaccurately, the editors cannot accept any responsibility for inaccuracies in the content or the authenticity of that information. 2| NEWS AUTUMN 2018 | OPPORTUNITY