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Newington Shines Critical Thinking Light
23 Aug 2024
Newington Shines Critical Thinking Light
As a philosopher and linguist, Dr Britta Jensen, Director of the Centre for Critical Thinking and Ethics (CCTE) at Newington, equates teaching critical thinking and ethics to teaching a new language.  ‘It’s a good analogy because when you are learning…
Critical Thinking Ethics
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The War for Children’s Minds (and how we missed our stop)
12 Sep 2023
The War for Children’s Minds (and how we missed our stop)
Possibly the most influential single book I have read about education is The War for Children’s Minds by Stephen Law. Published in…
Ethics Philosophy
Critical thinking and ethics take centre stage
11 Apr 2022
Critical thinking and ethics take centre stage
In 2022 Newington College established its Critical Thinking and Ethics Quarters, and there is much, much more to come.
Critical Thinking Ethics
How we behave when no one is watching
26 Oct 2021
How we behave when no one is watching
The Ethics Club is open to students in Years 8 to 10 and immerses boys in complex ethical concepts through collaborative dialogue. Earlier this year the club…
Ethics Senior School Students
From the Head of Stanmore
24 May 2018
From the Head of Stanmore
Sunday, March 25 will remain etched in the minds of many Australian sports lovers as one of those moments that…
Ethics Sport
Centre for Ethics open with A.C. Grayling
10 May 2017
Centre for Ethics open with A.C. Grayling
The humanities are the key to cultivating our ability to think critically, to question and to evaluate the world around…
Ethics