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Behind the Boarder: Max Ventura (10/FL)

May 4, 2017 The Edmund Webb Boarding House at Newington College is the home away from home for many of our boys. Whether they are from out of Sydney, or overseas, this series ‘Behind the Boarder’ will give you a chance to go … read more

Boarders share the power of song with patients at MetroRehab Hospital

May 4, 2017 Newington’s Tongan brothers contribute immensely to the spirit of Edmund Webb Boarding House and the wider community – they are role models of humility, compassion, service and faith, and their singing is unfailingly joyous and uplifting. On Wednesday, March 8, … read more

Boarding, a New way of life

May 4, 2017 Boarding at Newington offers students the opportunity to make the most of the ‘best years of their life’. Whilst these years may come and go very quickly, the boarding program aims to instill life skills that will assist the boys … read more

Boarders bring the gift of music to Metro Rehab Patients

May 4, 2017 Recently, boarders from Edmund Webb Boarding House paid a visit to Metro Rehabilitation Centre in Petersham for a community service initiative. Gathering some of the best singers and choristers from Edmund Webb, the boys sang to patients at the hospital. … read more

Edmund Webb Boarders ‘Relay for Life’

May 4, 2017 While many of us might have been snug in bed, 23 boys from Edmund Webb Boarding House stayed up overnight to participate in the annual Relay for Life event organised by the Cancer Council from 30 April to 1 May … read more

Boarders Support Ollie Oei (12/MO) at Mosman Youth Art Prize

May 4, 2017 Ollie Oei (12/MO) started working on a drawing last September inspired by the small things in life. He said, “often we look at the big picture, the majestic curve of a wave for example, and forget about the microscopic beauty … read more

From the Boarders

May 4, 2017 As the Summer Season concludes and the Winter Season flies into action, a look back at all the successes that boys from the Edmund Webb Boarding House have achieved over the past couple of months is impressive. The Boarding House had … read more

From the Boarders

May 4, 2017 Visit from NIAS On the weekend of Friday 12 February, we warmly welcomed 20 boys, girls and coaches from the Northern Inland Academy of Sport. On Saturday, the Boarding House watched the U16’s NIAS men’s team convincingly beat Newington opponents … read more

Boarder Alvin Song (ON 2015) debuts at ENCORE

May 4, 2017 Huge congratulations to Alvin Song (ON 2015) on making his debut at ENCORE at the Sydney Opera House. Alvin performed his Music Extension ensemble piece and the first movement of Beethoven’s ‘Ghost’ Piano Trio for the concert. ENCORE showcases the … read more

Fresh Start at Edmund Webb Boarding House

May 4, 2017 The Christmas Holidays were a hive of activity at Edmund Webb Boarding House as significant renovations took place. Black & White sat down with the Head of Boarding, Mr Troy Stanley to find out what’s new at the Boarding House and what our boarders … read more