By Aiden Plumbe You’ve probably heard that diamond is the hardest material on Earth and that is true. Partially. In 1967, a team of researchers discovered lonsdaleite in the Canyon Diablo meteorite as microscopic crystals very similar to diamonds. However, these seemingly innocent crystals would go on to be the hardest material known to […]
Newington China（中国）Tour 2024
By Benji Nguyen Biannually, students participating in the Chinese program from years 9-10 are provided the brilliant opportunity to participate in the China Tour. Students would travel to the cities of Beijing 北京, Shanghai 上海, Chengdu 成都 and Xian 西安. The aim is for students to train their Chinese speaking capabilities with the locals as […]
Le Petit Prince
By Sam Eyers Written in 1943, the little prince is a novel, originally written in French, that encapsulates the fleeting sense of wonder as one grows up. The play, ignited imaginations, evoked emotions, and instilled a thrilling sense of wonder into the audience. Through the eyes of Mr Kennard, this […]
Attending Gather Round 2024 – a Weekend at the Festival of Footy in Adelaide
By Fintan Daly Hotels booked out. Fans flocking to the streets. A buzz around town. Adelaide had caught footy fever, and they were hooked on the feeling. With 221,853 supporters turning out across 4 days, the second iteration of the AFL’s Gather Round was a staggering success. My family and […]
Uni of Connecticut Huskies are etched into NCAA Basketball History… Again!
By Jesse Omozusi The University of Connecticut Huskies have etched their names into NCAA basketball history once again, clinching back-to-back titles for the first time in 17 years. Their 75-60 victory over Purdue in the national championship game was a masterclass in every aspect of the game. As fans marvel […]
Young guns, talented rookies and a team ready for anything: 2024 AFL Predictions
By Fintan Daly As the AFL season looms close, a promising year of thrilling footy beckons. The excitement is tangible. There are 18 teams, and one dream. To lift the premiership cup in September. These are my humble predictions for the AFL this year. Brownlow Medal – Tom Green Honorable […]
Why Tottenham fans wanted to lose to Man City
By Arun Sandaradura On Wednesday, the 15th of May the Manchester City team travelled to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to take on Spurs in what looked to be a thriller. Except, there was one issue, Spurs fans WANTED to lose. You see, there is a deep rivalry between Tottenham Hotspurs and Arsenal […]
Imola Grand Prix
By Hugo Verden As we head to Italy this weekend for the Emilia-Romagna GP the Formula One world is alight with questions. After Lando Norris took his maiden win for McLaren on his 110th Grand Prix entry in Miami last time out, the first time anyone has defeated Max Verstappen in a race he finished since Singapore […]
Chelsea vs Manchester United
By George Moisidis On the 5th of April 2024, there was a blockbuster clash between Manchester United and Chelsea FC. Ten Haag’s side was under immense pressure to produce a result to continue their run in an attempt to reach the Champion’s League in the 24/25 Season. As well as Mauricio Pochettino’s […]
Academic Wingman Programme Returns
By Oliver Manks and Aiden Li The Academic Wingman Programme is an initiative run by senior students that aims to assist junior students from Year 7-9 in understanding class content and completing homework and assignments. The initiative is designed to equip the younger students with the necessary resources to grasp […]