Contents From the Headmaster 01 Prep Schools From the Chairman 03 Piquing our boys’ curiosity and interest 34 Welcome to our new Deputy, Teaching 05 and Learning K–12 Wyvern House Wyvern scientists perform sensationally 36 Stanmore 7–12 in STEM competition Oklahoma!– a stunning collaboration 10 Observing lizards during lockdown 37 Learning lessons from a refugee family 12 Hamish and Clayton do us proud in ICAS assessments 38 Newington and Tupou College: a lasting brotherhood 14 Lindfield Prep Year 11 boys give back to the community 15 Young Change Agents social entrepreneurship program 40 Stan Comino reflects on 50 years at the College 16 Student agency in the PYP 40 Curiosity – don’t worry about the cat! 17 Curiosity abounds in Stage 1 STEAM lessons 41 Critical thinking and ethics take centre stage 18 A champion, a premier and three undefeated 20 Early Learning Centre squads...a big season for Basketball Curiosity leads to learning 43 A notable season for our cricketers 21 Alumni, Community and Development Golf squad snares a premiership in remarkable season 22 NewSPORT serves the community 44 Junior Swimming team tastes success 23 Our war memorials dedicated 100 years ago 46 The invincibles – Water Polo 1sts 24 ‘To Our Beloved Dead’ 47 A tribute to two of Water Polo’s best 24 Term 1 community events set the tone for 2022 48 Newington boys flying the flag 25 P&F looks forward to a year of great events 50 Johnny Taylor – one of Newington’s 26 greatest sportsmen Ian Scott: an outstanding servant to the College 51 Joseph Beuys’ Tree, 2019 – agift to the College 28 Newington Citation 2021: Ms Shelagh Doyle 52 Valedictory 29 Newington Medallist (Australia) 2021 53 Maths stars Minh and Preston scoop top prize 30 Black and white at the Olympics 54 Team Aeolus in the driving seat for 31 The ONU goes from strength to strength 56 success at World Finals Centennial Trust continues to support Old Boys 59 Daniel Carter attends UN Youth NSW State Conference 32 ONU remembering… 60 The value of curiosity 33 A tale of two portraits 62 The Foundation prioritises diversity and social justice 63 Thank you 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 2049 Lindfield NSW 2070 Stanmore NSW 2048 Stanmore NSW 2049 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 Year 7 students Max Coumbiades and Con Lucas taking part in a critical thinking class activity. Production Daniel Swinton, Annie Markey, Erin O’Sullivan, Rosie Ryan. Graphic designJia Jia Koh, Rebecca Carr, Naaz Hanson-Kerr. PhotographyJared Leibowitz (ON 2013), SPA Images, Dhruv Kumar. 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 Newsfrom 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.