13 March 2025
What Happened This Week
The Fortnight That Was
Chapel Thought
Christians all across the world are in the period of Lent, the forty days leading up to Easter. Lent is traditionally a time where people deepen their faith by either giving up something that they enjoy or take up something important.
This year I’m thinking much more about Spiritual Practices, simple things like prayer, reflection or meditation that help us deepen our faith in God. A practice that resonates deeply with me is called The Examen. It comes from St Ignatius and has become part of Jesuit Catholic practices.
The Examen is a simple way of reflecting on the day and becoming aware of God’s presence. It follows these steps and can be completed in a mere minute or two or take longer:
- Become aware of God’s presence, centring yourself through calming mind and body
- Reflect on the parts of the day that filled you with joy
- Reflect on the times when you were challenged or hurt
- Choose one feature from the day to pray for
- Look ahead towards tomorrow
Through this simple reflective Spiritual Practice we can deepen our faith and come closer to God. In the midst of our busy lives, finding a moment, even if it’s a few minutes, to do something like The Examen is such an important practice.
– Pastor Richard La’Brooy
Sports Update and Week 6 Lindfield Spirit Recipients
Round 4 saw some fixtures affected by the rain, but that didn’t stop the Lindfield students from demonstrating their sporting values. Our Junior Black basketball team displayed outstanding teamwork through precise passing and dribbling, setting up some impressive team lay-ups. The Year 4 cricket team showcased accurate bowling and sharp fielding, claiming six wickets. Our Senior Black touch football team showed remarkable resilience in challenging conditions, securing a strong 6-4 victory over Waverley.
Basketball
| Snr Black | Hugo Harley | Leo du Rietz |
| Snr White | Michael Kwan | Ned Richardson |
| Snr Grey | Elliot Brender | Justin Zhang |
| Snr Orange | BYE | BYE |
| Snr Green | Ian van Doorn | Zurayn Malik |
| Snr Yellow | Pedro Willson | Eren Kuscu |
| Snr Blue | Warren Li | Clark Xu |
| Jnr Black | Edward Young | William Huang |
| Jnr White | Elvin Song | Vance Huang |
| Jnr Grey | Arthur Yang | Zheng Hee Lau |
| Jnr Orange | Pierre Ng | Timothy Yang |
Cricket
| Snr Black | CANCELLED | CANCELLED |
| Snr White | Luca Moulay | Luca Karpelowsky |
| Year 4 | Jack Rembrandt | Miles White |
| Year 3 | CANCELLED | CANCELLED |
Touch Football
| Snr Black | Henry Cunningham | Felix Reynolds |
| Snr White | Jackson Kelly | Lachlan Koutsis |
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (March 8) was a great opportunity to talk to students about gender equity, inspiring female role models and the importance of respect and inclusivity.
It was also a chance for our students to thank the special women in their lives, whether it was their Mum, teacher, grandmother or sister. We loved seeing the creative drawings (and big smiles) from our Kindy students!
The Dish of St John’s – A Heartfelt Thank You to Our School Community
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our school community for your continuous support of The Dish program. With everyone’s help—including our incredible students, who may be young but contribute in so many wonderful ways—we were able to provide meals for over 40 people last night. Thanks to your generosity, we also prepared enough food to store in the freezer for future use.
The Dish program supports those in our community who are doing it tough, ensuring they have access to warm, nourishing meals. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to them. They were truly grateful and asked us to pass on their heartfelt thanks to you all. Your support makes a real difference—thank you!
Term 2 Co-Curricular Clubs
We look forward to offering our externally operated and Teacher run clubs for students in Term 2. Please refer to the New Spaces article for timetable and selection details. Enrolments will be open from 9am on Monday 17 March for our Term 2 2025 Co-curricular Clubs.
Winter Uniform Fittings – Wednesday 2 April
Our Uniform Prep Shop will be holding winter uniform fittings for our new 2025 students to Lindfield in Years K-6. Book via this link.
Please book a ticket for one timeslot and the Prep shop will have the uniform ready for your child on the day.
Parents, please arrive to the School Office prior to your appointment time and we will assist in collecting your son from his class.
For all other uniform requirements, please refer to New Spaces for Uniform Prep Shop information and online orders.
NewSPORT Holiday Camps
NewSPORT have the following holiday camps taking place in Week 1 of the April School Holidays.
For a 15% early bird discount for purchases prior to 31/3/25 please use EBIRD15.
Water Polo
- Monday April 14 to Wednesday April 16
- 8.00am–12.00pm
- Click here to register
Futsal
- Monday April 14 to Wednesday April 16
- 9.00am–1.00pm
- Click here to register
2025 Lindfield Calendar and Term Dates (subject to change)
The 2025 dates have been published on New Spaces and can be found here New Spaces Please ensure you check this Calendar regularly for any additional events and changes.
transportME App for Bus Transport
A reminder to all parents and students who utilise the Forest Coachlines Sydney Newington Bus transport in the morning and afternoon from either Annandale or Seaforth. Please download the transportme App and save our routes. This will provide a live up-to-date information of the bus locations.
Seaforth – Lindfield – Lindfield – Seaforth
Code: LP2 AM and LP2 PM
Annandale – Lindfield – Lindfield – Annandale
Code: LP1 AM and LP1 PM
ICT Help for Parents
To assist all parents in navigating New Spaces please refer to this comprehensive article with relevant links.
Co-ed Scholarships for Year 5 2026 Now Open
Become a part of history with the Pioneer Scholarship, created to celebrate Newington College’s transition to co-education and support girls and boys who are ready to lead, innovate and inspire. This is more than just a scholarship—it is an opportunity for trailblazers who are eager to make a lasting impact.
This scholarship is available to existing and prospective students (both boys and girls) currently in Year 4 (entering Year 5 in 2026). This prestigious opportunity is designed for students with a balanced range of achievements who will benefit from the outstanding opportunities at Newington College while enriching our vibrant school community.
Current and new students can apply here.
Staff Profile
This week we caught up with Shelley Carruthers, part of our team of superstars in the Design and Technology Department at our Senior campus in Stanmore.
Q. Which book, movie, or TV show do you think every student should experience at least once, and why?
A. Excuse me for choosing an animated kids’ movie, but with my young children being the audience at home, this is my current genre. The film is Zootopia from 2016, I appreciate it for its inspirational message about perseverance, learning from mistakes, and personal growth. It highlights the importance of facing challenges with resilience and teaches valuable lessons to both children and adults. These lessons include understanding prejudice, recognising the dangers of stereotyping, and the benefits of connecting across differences to enhance everyone’s experience. It’s a beautiful reminder of the positive impact of embracing diversity and personal development. It’s a very enjoyable experience.
Q. In a world where you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and how would you use it in your teaching?
A. Without a doubt, teleportation is the most practical superpower. Life often feels overwhelming with the constant rush to work, school, music lessons, sports, and more. Teleportation would not only save us precious time but also allow us to experience more. Imagine teaching a lesson on technological advancements or cultural cuisines and being able to teleport students directly to live examples. They could see, feel, and taste everything firsthand, creating truly authentic and enriching experiences.
Q. If you could have dinner with any historical figure or celebrity, dead or alive, who would it be and what would you talk about?
A. Meeting Sir David Attenborough would be an absolute dream for me. Ever since I first heard his amazing voice in a documentary when I was little, I’ve been hooked on his passion for the natural world. His life’s all about exploring, innovating, and teaching, and that’s had a impact on me and my love of nature. I picture us having a simple meal together, listening to his incredible stories, and feeling like I’m right there with him on those adventures. His way of connecting with people and getting them to love the planet is something special and meeting him would be an unforgettable experience.
