Newington College has motivated boys of all faiths and denominations since it was founded in 1863. The four pillars — academic rigour, sporting excellence and creative arts alongside pastoral care and spiritual development — provide the foundation for a liberal education that allows students to flourish in a variety of fields. There are two Preparatory Kindergarten to Year 6 schools — Wyvern House at Stanmore, and Newington Lindfield Preparatory School on the North Shore. As part of the emphasis on providing an internationally recognised education, Newington has introduced the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for Years 11 and 12 study as an alternative to the HSC.

Facilities: The Stanmore facilities feature extensive ovals and playing fields, indoor swimming pool, specialist drama theatre, recital hall, assembly hall, chapel, six basketball courts, indoor rifle range, choral rehearsal room, lecture theatre, extensive computer rooms, careers centre, eight tennis courts, fully equipped gymnasiums, music laboratories, language laboratory, science laboratories, design and technology centre, large new library, boatshed, cafeteria, and a clinic.

Electives Years 7 and 8: Drama (Year 8 only), English, Geography, History, Latin (for some classes), Mathematics, Music, PD/Health/PE, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Science, Technology, Visual Arts and one of French, German and Japanese.

Compulsory Subjects Years 9 and 10: Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, English, Mathematics, PD/Health/PE, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Science.

Electives Years 9 and 10: Choose three from Commerce, Design & Technology, Drama, Industrial Technology — Electronics, Industrial Technology — Wood, French, Geography, German, Graphics Technology, Visual Arts, History, Information Software & Technology, Latin, Music, Japanese, Photographic and Digital Media, Physical Activity and Sports Studies.

Electives Years 11 and 12: Ancient History, Biology, Business Services, Business Studies, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Drama, Earth & Environmental Science, Economics, English (Adv, Std and ESL), Engineering Studies, Construction, French, Geography, German, Industrial Technology, Information Processes & Technology, Information Technology, Japanese, Latin, Legal Studies, all Mathematics courses, Modern History, Music (Courses 1 and 2), Physics, PD/Health/PE, Senior Science, Software Design & Development, Studies of Religion, Visual Arts. Extension courses are available in English, Mathematics, History, Music, French, German, Japanese and Latin.

Participation in TAFE courses is also available. There is also an endorsed course in Digital Recording and Sound Production. International Baccalaureate Diploma subjects offered include Group 1 — English; Group 2 — Latin, French, German, Italian ab initio; Group 3 — Economics, History; Group 4 — Physics, Biology, Chemistry; Group 5 — Mathematics HL, Mathematics SL, Mathematical Studies; Group 6 — Visual Arts, Music.

Extracurricular activities: Cadets, Newington Challenge including Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, orchestras, bands, ensembles, choirs, chess, photography, debating, public speaking, poetry reading, various specialist clubs.

Welfare and personal development: Two counsellors work with the chaplain, heads of each campus and housemasters in leading the pastoral care program. The secondary campus is divided into a Middle School (Years 7 to 9) and Senior School (Years 10 to 12) to cater to the varying needs of developing adults. These structures focus strongly on pastoral care and oversee the welfare, progress and behaviour of all boys with specialist tutors at each level to provide individual care. The college feels it is essential for staff and parents to work together to foster each child’s development.

Special features: With a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation, Newington utilises the high-quality physical environment of the school and the experience and dedication of the staff to prepare boys for the challenges ahead. Boys are encouraged to undertake activities outside their academic studies that develop initiative, leadership and teamwork. HSC students continue to gain excellent ATAR rankings. Generous scholarships — academic, all-round, creative arts — are offered into most secondary years.

Famous ex-students: The Hon Justice Roger Giles AO (Royal Commissioner), Nick Farr-Jones, Phil Kearns (Australian rugby captains), Phillip Dutton (Gold Medal Olympian, Atlanta and Sydney), Alex Popov (designer), Neil Perry (restaurateur), General Sandy Pearson (Commander, Australian Task Force, Vietnam), David Johnson (former MD, Campbell’s International), H M George Taufa’ahau Tupou IV (King of Tonga).