Governance
The Newington College Council is dedicated to ensuring diversity of religion, ethnicity, capability and socio economic means within our community. The College governance is independent of but works in affiliation with the Uniting Church in Australia.
Aims and Responsibilities
The College, in its current form, was created by an Act of the NSW Parliament in [1922], which gave rise to a stand-alone, incorporated school, while also enshrining the unique traditions of the partnerships that drive the modern Newington College today. The Council includes in its responsibilities the need to:
- Work with the Headmaster and his team
- Preserve our traditions and unique culture
- Shape the strategic direction of the College, in the context of an ever-changing environment
- Manage the risks associated with any school
- Maintain a watching brief over the delivery of the chosen strategy.
College Custodians
The Council are drawn from a wide cross-section of our community. They are the trustees of our school and are here to assist the Headmaster and staff. The Newington College Council supports the Headmaster in executing the College’s vision, mission and values.
Members
The Council are made up of various members of our College community.
They are:
- Old Boys
- Members of the Uniting Church
- Past and current parents
- As well as, people with no prior, direct connection to the College
The National Redress Scheme
Newington College is part of the National Redress Scheme, which helps people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse access counselling and psychological services, a direct personal response from the institution and a monetary payment.
Report a Concern
The safety and wellbeing of our students is Newington College’s paramount and most fundamental concern.
It is important that we know about any behaviour that students, Old Boys, or employees feel is wrong or inappropriate. We use Whispli to help our students and employees submit information anonymously about instances involving inappropriate, unprofessional, or criminal behaviour.
The Annual Report
Newington College maintains the relevant data and complies with reporting requirements of the NSW Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning and the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. This data is published in an Annual Report and includes public disclosure of the educational and financial performance measures and policies of the school as required.
The Uniting Church
Living with Christian values is fundamental to the way in which we build our community and provide education to students. We are affiliated with the Uniting Church and welcome students and families of all religious denominations and cultural backgrounds. Newington College embraces each individual's unique intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs. Students are encouraged to know themselves and to discover their place in God’s world.
Part of the GPS
Newington is a member school of the Great Public Schools (GPS), an association of boys’ schools in New South Wales that share common interests, ethics, educational philosophy and compete against each other in sporting events
The GPS was formed on 30 March 1892, and today has nine members – eight Sydney schools and The Armidale School, a country boarding school.
