MOTIVATING BOYS

Headmaster David Scott chats with one of his secondary school boys

Newington College is unashamedly a school for boys. We understand boys, we enjoy teaching boys and our programs are focussed on boys’ education.

Our primary aim is to motivate boys, in the very broadest sense of the word to achieve their full potential and be recognised for their successes.

We aim to provide a dynamic and inspiring teaching and learning environment, which seeks to allow each boy to find fulfilment and enjoyment in his school achievements through the pursuit of academic excellence, co-curricular activities and personal development.

Motivating Boys since 1863

The Newington community was founded on diversity: cultural, racial and religious, and this tradition still drives our inclusive, egalitarian approach.

In 1881, the President of the College, the Reverend Joseph Horner Fletcher recognised the distinct social and educational advantage in having a diversity of pupils mixing together. At the opening of the College at Stanmore, he said, “Any class or society of persons living amongst its own set or school becomes narrow and liable to strong prejudice.”  Today, as then, our community stretches across all geographic areas, nationalities, religions and race, and we are extremely proud of this tradition.

Originally located at Newington House, near the modern suburb of Newington in 1863, and now at Stanmore and Lindfield, Newington College has always played a leading role in boys' education. Our Old Boys have contributed at the highest levels of the law, medicine, journalism, politics, industry, the creative arts and sport.

In line with our strong traditions, Newington College is one of nine members of the GPS (Greater Public Schools) Association. Through this Association, our boys are challenged in one of the most rigorous sporting programs in Australia, develop close bonds with boys from across Sydney and the country and learn the value of teamwork and initiative.

Please direct enquiries about this page to Colette McKiernan, Head of Community Engagement