Contents In the ‘Gratitude’ edition ... From the HeadmasterFostering a sense of purpose 3 Lindfield Prep 4 Farewell Dr Mulford – and thank you 3 Appreciating the little moments 31 STEM takes over 4 The Yard explores unity in diversity 32 What lies beneath a name 6 Celebrating music at Lindfield 33 Stanmore Lindfield welcomes special guests 34 Respectful relationships collaboration 35 Goodbye – and see you soon! 7 Wyvern House Learning from experience 8 The chance to ‘pay it forward’ 9 The lasting impact of connection 37 A year at Newington 10 Shakespeare comes to Wyvern 37 The Library team says thank you 10 Boys take to the bush 38 Count your blessings 11 Musical monsters and more 39 More than sightseeing 12 The power of a portrait 40 Bringing the ancients to life 13 Practice what you teach 41 Collaboration and creation through Drama 14 Behind-the-scenes heroes 41 ‘One more song!’: Rockfest 2018 16 Early Learning Centre Passion and Purpose through music 17 43 Art and knowledge on display 18 Community, Development Farewell after 40 years 20 Cadets give thanks to the ANZACs 20 and Alumni Gratitude + sport = a winning formula 21 Undefeated 14As lead the way 22 ONU Annual Dinner 44 AFL continues to kick goals 22 Happy 20th Birthday, The 70 Club 45 Playground football and beyond 23 ONU Centennial Trust Award 46 New support group for volleyball 23 Good News 47 A jump into the record books 24 Reunions 48 Self-discovery through sport 24 From the Archives 50 Juniors win cross country 24 Get back! 52 Medal haul for fencers 25 P&F Ball raises over $160,000 54 Shooters do it again 25 New MOONs welcomed back 55 Snowsports 25 Mr Clive Woosnam OAM (1939–2018) 56 Congratulations 26 Building towards 100 bursaries 57 Farewell Headmaster The Founders Society’s gift 58 Chris Wild (ON 1991) Bursary 59 A decade at Newington 28 The Mulford Bursary 60 Dr David Mulford – by the numbers 30 Community and Alumni Events 61 TOURS Lindfield K–6 Tuesday 19 March, 9.00am–10.30am | Tuesday 13 August, 9.00am–10.30am Stanmore K–6 Tuesday 26 March, 9.00am–10.30am | Tuesday 18 June, 9.00am–10.30am Stanmore 7–12 Tuesday 19 February, 10.30am–12.30pm | Tuesday 21 May, 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 Davina Russell, Annie Markey, Maddison Thompson Design Sydney Design Studio Pty Ltd Photography Daryl Charles, SPA Images, Jared Leibowitz (ON 2013), Christopher 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, Mr David Roberts, Mr Ian Holden, Mr Ben Barrington-Higgs, many of our teachers and coaches, students and the Community and Development Department. Cover image Newington College Headmaster Dr David Mulford congratulates David Vei (11/LE) after the Newington Rugby 1sts win at Back to Newington Day. 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. NEWS SPRING 2018 | GRATITUDE