{"id":1328,"date":"2025-08-29T08:56:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T22:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/student-magazine\/?p=1328"},"modified":"2025-08-29T08:56:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T22:56:48","slug":"back-to-newington-day-2025-is-back-and-its-bigger-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/student-magazine\/2025\/08\/29\/back-to-newington-day-2025-is-back-and-its-bigger-than-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to Newington Day 2025 Is Back \u2013 And It\u2019s Bigger Than Ever!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>By Jamie Lee Mason<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s that time of year again \u2013 and this one\u2019s going to be unforgettable.\u00a0<strong>Back to Newington Day (BTND)<\/strong>\u00a0is happening on\u00a0<strong>Saturday, 16 August 2025<\/strong>.\u00a0General BTND Overview \u2013 Spaces Post &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewspaces.newington.nsw.edu.au%2Fnews%2F90529&amp;data=05%7C02%7C123321%40newington.nsw.edu.au%7C62ce36b996d24c79b79f08ddcfe97c2b%7C3b5d9af152604fc8bf10b1ecbe3a6098%7C0%7C0%7C638895324234845339%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IYgokDkCOGMEZKO1ZDAKxvPypeNUBo1r%2Fnz5UOIBFn4%3D&amp;reserved=0\">New Spaces &#8211; SAVE THE DATE &#8211; Back to Newington Day (BTND) Saturday 16 August 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a student, parent, Old Boy, or part of the extended Newington community, this year\u2019s celebration is packed with fresh energy, new events, and plenty of fun for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, what\u2019s new? Quite a lot.<\/strong><br>We\u2019re talking&nbsp;<strong>freshly baked scones and Newington\u2019s (own) tea blend<\/strong>&nbsp;(yes, there&nbsp;<em>is<\/em>&nbsp;jam and cream), a brand-new&nbsp;<strong>Ninja Warrior Course<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Bounce &amp; Fun Parks<\/strong>&nbsp;that are guaranteed to keep kids \u2013 and adventurous adults \u2013 entertained all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hungry?<\/strong><br>Grab a&nbsp;<strong>meal deal<\/strong>&nbsp;with your&nbsp;<strong>All-Day Pass<\/strong>, then kick back in the new&nbsp;<strong>alfresco dining area<\/strong>&nbsp;with picnic tables and beanbags. It\u2019s perfect for soaking up the atmosphere between rides, raffles and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Marketplace is back \u2013 and bigger.<\/strong><br>There\u2019ll be a whole new line-up of stallholders offering everything from handmade crafts to delicious treats. And if you&#8217;re keen to win big, make sure to spin the&nbsp;<strong>Chocolate Wheel<\/strong>, enter the&nbsp;<strong>Cake Competition<\/strong>, or (if you were quick!) cross your fingers for the now&nbsp;<strong>sold-out School Fees Raffle<\/strong>.&nbsp;School Fees Raffle Draw &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewspaces.newington.nsw.edu.au%2Fnews%2F89318&amp;data=05%7C02%7C123321%40newington.nsw.edu.au%7C62ce36b996d24c79b79f08ddcfe97c2b%7C3b5d9af152604fc8bf10b1ecbe3a6098%7C0%7C0%7C638895324234939666%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gYF37vBtFiUY73cQsKSxTPBIOwlcnOr04CTRx7KjdTo%3D&amp;reserved=0\">New Spaces &#8211; 2025 School Fees Raffle &#8211; Now SOLD OUT.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bring something to give back.<\/strong><br>Do you have old runners or football boots lying around? Drop them off at the&nbsp;<strong>Pass to Me<\/strong>&nbsp;station \u2013 your pre-loved sports gear could make a big difference to someone else. And don\u2019t forget to pre-order your&nbsp;<strong>Fruit &amp; Veg Boxes<\/strong>&nbsp;to support local growers and take home something healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pass to Me \u2013 Spaces Post \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewspaces.newington.nsw.edu.au%2Fnews%2F92425&amp;data=05%7C02%7C123321%40newington.nsw.edu.au%7C62ce36b996d24c79b79f08ddcfe97c2b%7C3b5d9af152604fc8bf10b1ecbe3a6098%7C0%7C0%7C638895324234912100%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kXmfmBUaD3BLdcr7HB2IYw5g65Nb3oTTZNXTgATdEPc%3D&amp;reserved=0\">New Spaces &#8211; PASS TO ME &#8211; Call for Sporting Donations. Don&#8217;t forget to bring your spare boots, runners or other sporting equipment that you no longer need to Back to Newington Day 2025.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fruit and Veg Boxes \u2013 Spaces Post \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewspaces.newington.nsw.edu.au%2Fnews%2F92837&amp;data=05%7C02%7C123321%40newington.nsw.edu.au%7C62ce36b996d24c79b79f08ddcfe97c2b%7C3b5d9af152604fc8bf10b1ecbe3a6098%7C0%7C0%7C638895324234882624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0zrrDC%2BgOZ%2FOEzMZiZwwRZ96%2FMP9%2B4Bj9Tljb8TwHOk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">New Spaces &#8211; Back to Newington Day (BTND) &#8211; Fresh Fruit &amp; Veg boxes on sale now.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students \u2013 there\u2019s something for you too.<\/strong><br>There\u2019ll be&nbsp;<strong>Service-Learning opportunities<\/strong>&nbsp;running throughout the day, so you can get involved, help out, and earn points along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And of course \u2013 the Main Stage.<\/strong><br>Expect a full day of live entertainment, student acts, surprise performances and great music. Whether you\u2019re here for the food, the fun, or just the vibes, there\u2019s something for everyone at BTND.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, save the date \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Saturday 16 August<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 and start planning your day. 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