A large shelter was designed and erected by the staff and learners of Newton. The shelter provides shade and protection from rain for our learners while they wait for their transport home after school.

Computer studies was previously reserved for our learners that were in 3rd year and 4th year. Now this subject will be taken by our 2nd year learners too. This will give our learners greater exposure to Computers and will thus also better equip them for further studies or the workplace after their schooling at Newton.

Agriculture is now a practical subject that is also available for girls. It is the first practical subject that was previously only available for boys that can now also be taken by girls.