Welcome to the Headmaster\u2019s blog. Here you can read a range of the Headmaster\u2019s articles and addresses to the college.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Read More<\/a><\/p>\n “We, as teachers, must ‘know the boy’ while we create learning that is purposeful, imaginative and enjoyable” <\/p>\n Dr David Mulford<\/p>\n Pendulums are a well-known educational phenomenon. In some cases it is much needed whilst in others the pendulum swing can be too big and hence detrimental to good educational outcomes. One current pendulum swing is around the theme of risk…<\/p>\n Read More<\/a><\/p>\n What a year! In the prize giving program, I use a quote attributed to Muhammad Ali or Robert Service. \u201cIt isn\u2019t the mountain ahead that wears you out, it\u2019s the pebble in your shoe\u201d.<\/p>\n Read More<\/a><\/p>\n Over the years, Newington has forged many excellent partnerships with sporting organisations. They have proven to be beneficial in so many ways. However, my concern is that there is a growing specialisation of all sports at younger and younger ages.<\/p>\n Read More<\/a><\/p>\n I acknowledge it is wonderful to have the King of Tonga at Newington. Your father remains one of our famous Old Boys.<\/p>\n More importantly, the presence of you, the Queen and the Princess highlights the very special links with Tonga that had at its origin our founding Headmaster Rev Dr James Egan Moulton. We are so blessed with a long and exceptionally close bond with the Kingdom of Tonga and its people. <\/p>\n Read More<\/a><\/p>\n As a College we have five main partnerships. These are with the boys, parents, teachers, Old Boys and community, (local, national and international).<\/p>\n Other partnerships include fellow AAGPS schools, independent schools, schools from all sectors, universities and vocational colleges, workplaces and selected charities linked to our extensive social justice programs.<\/p>\n Read More<\/a><\/p>\n One reason why Newington is special is our diversity \u2013 we are so multi-cultural and multi-faith and we foster difference through our unity of purpose.<\/p>\n The Australian of the Year announced on Monday was Lieutenant General David Morrison \u2013 Chair of the Diversity Council Australia.<\/p>\nQuote<\/h2>\n
Risk Taking in Education<\/h2>\n
Prize Giving Address – December 2017<\/h2>\n
Finding a Balance in Sport<\/h2>\n
Official Opening of the Tupou College Centre<\/h2>\n
Partnership<\/h2>\n
Newington and Diversity<\/h2>\n