Newington Medallist Mr Greg Mitchell (ON 1970) at Prize Giving. Newington Medallist (Australia) 2021 The annual Newington Medal recognises outstanding contributions, actions and achievements of Old Boys who have made a significant difference to the welfare and future of the College and to the quality of life of Australians or to humanity in countries around the world. The Medal is the highest honour Newington can bestow on an Old Boy. In 2021, the Medal was awarded to Mr Greg Mitchell (ON 1970). Greg graduated in 1976 and commenced a 12-month post graduate articled clerkship with the law firm Laurence & Laurence. He was Greg commenced his education at Newington College in 1963 at admitted to practise as a solicitor in 1977. Greg subsequently became Wyvern House Preparatory School in Year 5. Throughout his time at a partner at Laurence & Laurence before moving on to be a founding the College, Greg excelled in his studies, sport and cadets, and was partner in the firm Harris & Company in 1987. In addition to general a highly respected member of his cohort. areas of law, such as family law, wills, estate planning, probate and Greg was a valued member of the 2nd XI cricket team, winning conveyancing, the main focus of his work was always in the areas the GPS competition in the 1969/1970 season. In his final year at of property development, construction and leasing. In 2004 Greg Newington, Greg was a member of the 1st XV, playing in the position became a partner in the long-established migration advisory firm, of five-eighth. He was awarded Rugby ‘Blues’ (a term used then for Hitchcock & Associates. Greg retired from the law in 2014. Colours) for 1970. Greg has maintained his connection with Newington through the Old In addition to academic and sporting pursuits, Greg was very active as Newingtonians’ Union (ONU). He has served the ONU as Honorary a cadet. By 1969, he was a Cadet Under Officer (CUO), commanding Secretary, Assistant Honorary Secretary, Councillor and as a the 1st platoon of C Company. Discharging this responsibility with Metropolitan Vice President. In addition, Greg served as a member of credit, the following year he was made Commander of A Company, College Council between 1994 to 2000. He became a benefactor of comprising the Senior Cadets. the ONU Centennial Trust in 2000 and in 2011, Greg, along with his late wife, Jeanne, became a member of the Founders Society. Greg In 1970 Greg was elected a prefect — indeed, he was described currently serves as the Chairman of the Founders Society. in his report card as an ‘excellent prefect’ — and was appointed Newington College is proud of Greg’s many achievements as a School Vice Captain (the term used at the time for Deputy Senior student and in his subsequent life and is grateful for the many Prefect). He also served as Captain of Kelynack-Johnstone House. ways in which he has selflessly served our community. It is due to Following his Higher School Certificate, Greg gained a Commonwealth this commitment to Newington and the excellence he displayed in his University Scholarship and entry into a combined Arts/Law degree at professional career that it is an honour to name Gregory Mitchell the The University of Sydney. Greg was awarded the Old Boys’ Prize for Newington Medalist (Australia) for 2021. scholarship, sport, loyalty and leadership. Curiosity | News Autumn 2022 | Alumni, Community and Development | 53