Contents Service is the driving force behind our new campus 04 Volleyball gun Alex represents Australia 34 Welcome to our new Deputy, Pastoral (K–12) 07 with pride and eyes comeback Fencers represent College 35 Stanmore 7–12 with gusto at national championships Class of 2022 farewelled at Valedictory Day 08 Prep Schools Languages students excel in competitions 10 The difference between privilege 36 Team Aqueous does us proud on the world stage 11 and entitlement is gratitude Scenery and service on the Red Centre Tour 12 Wyvern House Emil and the Detectives– a successful collaboration 14 Year 6 Service Learning Monitors show their gratitude 38 Dr Syme explains diverse rewards of science study 16 Young artists ready for Wyvern Biennale 39 Why serve? –‘Paying our rent for our room here on earth’ 17 K–2 artists take Young Archies by storm 41 Jasper says change is needed 18 in understanding the displaced Lindfield Prep Spotlight on the Art Collection – printmaking 20 Service learning at Lindfield 44 Year 8 History Leaders colloborate with Wyvern boys 23 Early Learning Centre Year 9 and 10 scientists visit Westmead 24 Fostering a deeper heart for service 46 Eamon called up to Sydney Uni’s Mathematical 24 Problem Solving Correspondence Program Alumni, Community and Development Scholars’ Club promotes service 25 Swimming lessons – an investment that lasts a lifetime 48 Dr Marokakis receives study award 26 Farewell and thank you David; welcome Julie 50 for European research trip The P&F reflects on a bumper events schedule 51 Mr David Conway gets international recognition 27 for stellar refereeing Back to Newington Day back with a bang! 54 Australian Rules program growing by leaps and bounds 28 ONU Week strengthens ties between 56 students and Old Boys Footballers do the College proud on representative stage 29 Old Boy Eric tops Cambridge law course 58 Basketball snares national title 29 Bill Picken’s service to the community rewarded 59 Jesse McLean to represent the green and gold 30 Year 11 Roundtable: exploring career possibilities 60 New boys make Gen Blue squads 30 Vale Warwick Harper (ON 1961) 61 Jett is on the runway to hockey success 31 Vale Terry Rolleston (ON 1953) 61 Water Polo boys fly the Aussie flag 32 Giving Day success 62 Newington swimmers and coach on pathway to success 33 The Cheshire family grateful for generosity of community 62 Thank you: NewingtoGi gay022 65 Contact Information ELC Lindfield Prep Wyvern House Stanmore 7–12 129 Cambridge St 26 Northcote Road 115 Cambridge St 200 Stanmore Road Stanmore NSW 2048 Lindfield NSW 2070 Stanmore NSW 2048 Stanmore NSW 2048 Tel: +61 2 9568 9555 Tel: +61 2 9416 4280 Tel: +61 2 9568 9444 Tel: +61 2 9568 9333 elc@newington.nsw.edu.au lindfield@newington.nsw.edu.au wyvern@newington.nsw.edu. contact@newington.nsw.edu.au Cover Incoming Senior Prefect Hayden Forner chats to Deputy Senior Prefects Daniel P Martin and Toby Eastway. Production Daniel Swinton, Annie Markey, Rosie Ryan, Elisabeth Drysdale. Graphic designJia Jia Koh, Rebecca Carr. Photography Jared Leibowitz (ON 2013), Mark Micallef, Aaron Huie, Robbie McCracken, Daniel Swinton, Rosie Ryan, Erin O’Sullivan, Narelle Spangher, Paul Seiser and Karen Watson. Acknowledgements The editors would like to thank everyone who contributed to this edition of News, including Mr Michael Parker, Mr Ben Barrington-Higgs, the Communications team, many of our teachers and coaches, students and the Community, Development & Partnerships department. 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 published accurately, the editors cannot accept any responsibility for inaccuracies in the content or the authenticity of that information.