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1 Newsletter 14, Week 7, Term 3 4 September 2015
Newsletter 14
4 September 2015
PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE 421 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive Thurgoona NSW 2640 Telephone: (02) 6049 3402 Facsimile: (02) 6049 3490 Email: [email protected]
ALBURY 421 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive Thurgoona NSW 2640 Telephone: (02) 6049 3400 Facsimile: (02) 6049 3490 Email: [email protected]
WODONGA 34 Ellen McDonald Drive Baranduda VIC 3690 Telephone: (02) 6049 3480 Facsimile: (02) 6020 9125 Email: [email protected]
WEBSITE
www.trinityac.nsw.edu.au AFTER SCHOOL CARE
1300 105 343 (Albury) 0432 887 637 (Wodonga)
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE WODONGA
6049 3485
Wodonga Campus Performance Evening
On Wednesday, 26 August all students at our Wodonga campus presented their annual
Performance Evening to a large and appreciative audience! I was thrilled to witness
students from Prep right through to Year 6 performing a number of times across the
evening – it was a great night of entertainment and for me, it was wonderful to see our
students enjoying themselves so much as part of these performances! Well done to all of
our students and also to the staff who spent a lot of time rehearsing with their classes to
ensure that the evening was so well presented and successful! Well done everyone on a
wonderful night of entertainment!
HSC Design & Technology, Creative and Performing Arts Evening
On Monday of this week, Year 12 students undertaking Design & Technology, Visual Arts
and Music presented their major works and/or performance items to the College
community in the Multi-Purpose Hall. I was really impressed and pleased with the work
and performances presented and these, I know, reflect hundreds of hours of creativity
and hard work! These major works will be assessed by external HSC examiners in due
course and will contribute significantly to the overall results of students in these subjects.
From the Principal
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I take this opportunity to say collectively ‘Well done’ to all students across these subjects!
It was a wonderful showcase event and an indication of the creative and technical talent
of all students involved! Thanks also to the teachers of these subjects – Mrs Mordecai
(Music), Mrs Bradbury (Visual Arts) and Mr Thomas (Design & Technology) – a lot of time
and effort goes into assisting students with their portfolios, major works and
performances! Well done!
Communication Protocols
In the 21st Century we live in an age of numerous communication opportunities and this
has, in some instances effected people’s expectations in terms of responding in particular,
to email correspondence or messages. As Principal of Trinity, I am conscious of finding
the most appropriate balance between ensuring that timely responses are provided to
parental communications and ensuring that the private lives of staff are not impacted
upon by after hour emails with an expectation that a response will be immediate.
This has been the subject of a number of keynote presentations at recent meetings I have
attended with colleague Principals from other independent schools across NSW.
Partly as a result of this, members of the College’s Senior Leadership Team have
developed and presented to staff a document outlining the College’s expectations in
relation to communications. Again, the purpose of this statement is to ensure that the
partnership between parents and the College is enhanced via timely and appropriate
communication responses.
Like Principals in other schools, I have received emails or calls from parents from time to
time who wish to register their concern with a particular member of staff because an
email sent to the member of staff for example, on a Friday evening had not been
responded to over the weekend. The communications statement below will hopefully
help to establish an appropriate communications culture and assist both staff and parents
in this all important area. The statement reads as follows:
Communications Statement:
Teacher Response to Phone and Email Contact
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Context: At Trinity, we pride ourselves on the ready dialogue that we maintain with
parents and carers about the progress of their children across academic, pastoral and
spiritual areas. We understand the importance of responding to parental concerns and
queries in a timely and appropriate manner.
At Trinity, we also value the time and effort that our staff invest in the education and
development of our students. In our electronically connected world, we have the capacity
to respond to situations and issues immediately. This immediacy can blur the lines that
have conventionally separated the private and public spheres and lead to work/ life
imbalance.
Purpose: The purpose of this statement is to provide guidelines governing the ways that
our staff engage in communication with key stakeholders in terms of the timing of these
responses. In all communication with parents and caregivers, staff should exercise
professional judgement and if urgency is attached to a message, making contact should
be a priority.
Teacher response to phone calls: Whilst parents and carers are able to phone teachers,
teachers are often not in a position where they can receive calls. This necessitates the
leaving of messages with front line staff who will email teachers with the necessary
details. Teachers should respond to phone calls within two (2) working days. In instances
where issues cannot be resolved within this time frame, teachers should contact parents
to acknowledge the receipt of the message and propose a time line for resolution.
Teacher response to emails: The immediacy of email communication means that emails
can be sent at any time, regardless of working hours. Teachers should, whenever possible,
respond to emails within two working days. As with phone messages, acknowledgement
of email receipt should be made when issues cannot be resolved within the two day period,
and a timeline proposed for resolution. This means that emails sent on Friday afternoon,
should be responded to by the close of business on the following Tuesday. In addition to
this, there is no expectation that teachers should immediately respond to emails sent
during school holidays or on the weekend.
I trust that this statement will be a good guideline for parents when they communicate
with staff at the College (and likewise, for staff responding to various forms of
communication).
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The College is of course very keen to maintain its close partnership with parents – but
wants to ensure that the lines are not blurred when it comes to response times to calls
and emails.
College Uniform Changes
I am pleased to announce some important changes to our College Uniform and Uniform
Shop will be implemented in Term 4.
Changes to the uniform will be phased in over a two year period and have been made
in response to feedback from students, parents and staff in recent times.
Term 4, 2015 changes:
Blue school shirts will replace the current white shirts for Junior School students. This
change will help to delineate Junior and Senior School students and will assist, we are
sure, with the laundering of school shirts in many households! The blue shirts will be
available from the beginning of Term 4, 2015 but students will have until the
commencement of the 2017 school year to have blue shirts.
Term 1, 2016 changes:
Year 10 students will join Year 11 and 12 in wearing the College Blazer, the Senior straw
hat and taupe trousers for the boys.
New sports uniforms will be implemented throughout the Junior and Senior School. We
are currently sampling a new option and expect it to be finalised by the end of Term 4
this year.
Uniform Shop
As our College grows and to facilitate improved supply and service, we have taken an
important decision to outsource our Uniform Shop to Midford. This change will occur
during the school holidays after some renovations to the existing building.
Midford is an existing supplier and has experience retailing direct through many school
uniform shops. Having a single point of supply will ensure we have the total commitment
and focus of the manufacturer.
Mrs Cathy Katsoolis will continue to manage the Uniform Shop and will be employed by
both Midford and the College. We anticipate this change will improve the continuity of
supply and give us further options to add Trinity branded accessories such as water
bottles.
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Second-hand uniforms will continue to be available through Mrs Katsoolis.
Trinity College Art Exhibition and Acquisitive Art Award
The College’s annual Art Exhibition and Acquisitive Art Prize opens this Friday night at
7:00pm on Friday, 4 September in the College’s multi-purpose hall. The standard and
number of works is impressive this year and I am confident that everyone will be
impressed with the works on display! The gala opening night is one of the main highlights
of the Exhibition and will be well supported by a number of local restaurants and Pfeiffer’s
Wines of Rutherglen. Tickets for the opening night can be purchased from the front office
or at the door on the night and are priced at $30 per adult.
I would encourage you to come along and join us for a wonderful night of fine art, fine
music, fine food and wine at this year’s gala opening of the Art Exhibition! If you are
unable to make it to Friday night’s opening, please call in to view the exhibition at some
stage over the weekend – I am sure you will find something that you will really enjoy at
this year’s exhibition!
College Shut Down – Tuesday, 22 to Friday, 25 September
As part of the electrical works required for our new Senior School building, the College
office will be CLOSED for four (4) days from Tuesday, 22 until Friday, 25 September during
the first week of the up-coming holidays. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause
parents but it is necessary for a major electrical installation to occur on site at this time.
The College office will be open for normal business from Monday, 28 September.
Steven J O’Connor Principal
Each year all academic staff are part of an appraisal process, known as Collaborative
Professional Attainment (CPA). This system uses the Australian Professional Standards for
Teachers as its framework. The system involves teachers undertaking a collaborative
review of their practice, while working with a colleague mentor to gather information
from observing, analysing, discussing and questioning our professional practice.
Part of the final report is to seek feedback from students and parents. It is with this in
mind that you may be asked to complete this survey for a particular teacher if he/she has
taught your child in the current or previous two academic years.
From the Deputy Principal
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It is a short survey that provides feedback on a teacher’s practice. I appreciate that
parents are very busy, but guarantee you that this survey will not be time consuming and
involves answering less than 10 questions. If you are selected to be part of this process I
would ask that you complete the online Parent survey when you are contacted as we
value your input in this valuable process.
This feedback is useful for our staff as part of the Trinity College Staff Collaborative
Performance Attainment Process.
Please be honest in your feedback Responses should not be shared with other families/parents You will not be identified in any analysis of the information collected
I thank all contacted parents in advance for your input into this valuable professional tool
for Trinity staff.
Peter O’Neill Deputy Principal
Use your words
‘… if we could control our tongues, we … could also control ourselves in every other way.’
James 3:2
The bible talks a lot about the power of words. And it would know. It’s made of them.
(1) Proverbs 29:20 says: ‘Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a
foll than him’. Ever been hasty in words (or on the receiving end of some) – spoken before
you’ve realised what’s coming out of your mouth? We all have. And it hurts.
(2) How about Psalm 5:9? ‘There is no faithfulness in their mouth… they flatter with their
tongue’. When was the last time you told someone what they wanted to hear, despite it
being a complete lie? Being unfaithful in your words can come back to bite.
(3) Finally, Matthew 7:1 says; ‘judge not, that you be not judged’. Hypocritical judgements
starts small. It often starts behind people’s backs. We’ve all been there.
Alright, so we already know that we shouldn’t lie and speak badly of people. But how
seriously do we take that? Words are really, really powerful things. They can change
From the College Chaplain
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people’s opinions in an instant. And the words that we hear said about us stick with us,
sometimes forever. We could all be more careful with what we say. Maybe we don’t go
around making a verbal burn book, but we can still hurt people by launching into some
sharp sarcasm without thinking or through our quick convenience lies.
When you’re about to let negativity slip from your mouth, catch it, flip it and find
something positive to say instead. If negative words escape out of your mouth before you
can catch them, look straight away for three positive things to say.
Rev Lee Weissel College Chaplain
Year 12 final weeks, End of Preliminary Course exams for Year 11 and AAS Testing for
Years 4, 6 and 8
Year 12 students - Important work remaining
There is much that can be done in the coming weeks to hone responses and firm
examination strategies. This is a crucial time for our Year 12 students as they work
towards the HSC exams, and networks of family and friends plays an integral role in
supporting the students. Families and friends inhabit an important place in the credits
that roll from our students’ achievements.
It was wonderful to see so many parents noting the successes of their sons and daughters
at our performance and major work evening earlier this week. The art on show was
thought provoking, the Design and Technology projects were innovative, and the music
performances were brave. And while we were indulging our cultural impulses, the Food
Technology students provided very tasty concoctions to stave off hunger.
Congratulations should flow to all of these students!
Year 11 students: End of Preliminary Course Examinations
Students in Year 11 are preparing for the very important end of course exams in their
Preliminary HSC Course. These exams take place across Week 8 and begin on Monday 7
September. The students are approaching their exams with seriousness and have been
plaguing their teachers for advice about revision strategies; this is advice that their
teachers are very happy to impart! Many students are producing well-structured and
carefully researched summary sheets to assist them in their examination endeavours, and
others are submitting draft material to their teachers for comment.
From the Director of Studies
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We wish them very well in their study and look forward to seeing the fruits of their labours
as they tackle this important set of challenges.
AAS Testing: Years 4, 6, 8 and 10
Each year, baseline testing is conducted across the College for all year groups up to Year
10. This testing provides information about students’ capabilities in a number of key
areas, perhaps most notably in areas of literacy and numeracy. This data allows teachers
to target areas of student need.
The College is revising its baseline testing regime; this year, Academic Assessment
Services (AAS) is conducting diagnostic testing for students in Years 4, 6, 8 and 10. This
new set of tests will provide us with a very rich set of data that will assist us to pinpoint
student need, track student progress, as well as provide information that will assist
students undertake subject selections. The tests target the following areas:
Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Spelling
Writing
General Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Non-verbal Reasoning
Testing was undertaken by students in Year 10 during the last week of Term 1. For
students in Years 4, 6 and 8, the test dates are as follows:
Year 4 Year 6 Year 8
Monday 14 September Tuesday 15 September Tuesday 15 September
Further information regarding Academic Assessment Services can be found at the
following website address:
http://www.academicassessment.com.au/
If you have any queries about any of the items outlined above, please contact Ms Kym
Armstrong at the College.
Kym Armstrong Director of Studies
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Year 12 Final Day I’s hard to believe that we are getting ready to farewell the class of 2015. The arrangements for the last week are as follows: Wednesday, 16 September:
Year 12 Farewell Breakfast at Kinross Hotel from 8.30am till 10.00am. Periods 2-5 as normal.
Thursday, 17 September:
Farewell Chapel Service at St Marks Church, North Albury from 9.30am.
Year 12 Final Assembly in the MPH at 2.00pm.
Afternoon tea for Year 12 students and their parents will take place at the conclusion of the final assembly.
We hope that parents can attend will be able to attend one or both of these events as we farewell our Year 12 class. Year 12 Performance Evening Congratulations to our Year 12 Music, Visual Arts and Design and Technology students who showcased their talents this week. It was wonderful to see the diversity of talent on show across the range of subjects. We wish the students well as HSC marking for practical works begin at the College next week. Special thanks to Mrs Pearce and the Food Technology students who supplied refreshments on the evening. Year 12 Graduation Year 12 students received family invites to the Year 12 Graduation this week. The Graduation will take place on Saturday, 21 November at the Albury Convention Centre. Final numbers and payment are due back to the College by Friday, 9 October. Carry On (Victoria) Secondary Education Grant 2016 Parents who have served in the Australian Defence Forces or Allied forces may wish to apply for a Secondary Education Grant. Carry On (Victoria) assists Secondary School students in Years 7-12 with grants for expenses such as fees, books, uniforms, excursions etc. For those students going on to Tertiary Education a grant may also be available. All grants are income tested. Telephone Carry On (Victoria) on (03) 9629 2648 to establish eligibility and request an application form.
From the Senior School
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Charles Sturt University Information Evening Charles Sturt University (CSU) will be holding an information evening for parents and students in Years 10 to 12 who would like to know more about CSU. This event will be held at CSU Albury-Wodonga campus on Wednesday, 16 September 2015 at 6:00pm and will provide an opportunity to find out about:
· courses available and opportunities, · pathways into university · how to apply · early entry schemes · accommodation options · scholarships
To find out more and register: www.csu.edu.au/parents
Malcolm Thomas Head of Senior School
As we head toward the end of another busy term it is a good time to take stock. One of the great joys about working with children is the fact that every day brings change and new challenges. The individual needs of every learner can change at various times and it is a part of our charter to focus on all aspects of learning. One aspect that is often raised is the resilience of students. This is such an important aspect of learning as it allows every student to take up a challenge, even though success is not guaranteed, and to learn much from the journey. One of the best resilience programs that has been used in many different communities and organisations uses the acronym BOUNCE BACK. Bad times don’t last. Things get better. Stay optimistic! Other people can help if you talk to them. Get a reality check! Unhelpful thinking makes you feel more upset. Think again! Nobody’s perfect. Not you and not others. Concentrate on the positives, no matter how small and use laughter. Everybody experiences sadness, hurt, failure, rejection, and setbacks sometimes, not just you. They are a normal part of life. Try not to personalise them. Blame fairly. How much of what happened was because of YOU, OTHERS or BAD LUCK? Accept what you can’t change and try and change what you can. Catastrophising exaggerates your worries. Don’t believe the worst possible picture. Keep things in perspective. It’s one part of your life.
From the Junior School
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The program was created by Toni Noble and Helen McGrath and is something we all can use at different times. Book Week/ Book Fair
It was wonderful to celebrate Book Week with the parade on the Friday involving staff
and students. The Book Fair was greatly appreciated and it was delightful to witness the
involvement of the students in.
Book Club
This is a fabulous service that is afforded the students, parents and staff at the College. It
is a large undertaking and I thank Mr Childs for all his work. The outcome is very
favourable for the College and allows us to purchase many new resources for Literacy.
K-2 Swimming Program
A letter related to the timetable for this important program was sent to parents this week.
Father’s Day Stall
The stall is an integral part of the support that is offered at the College. I thank all the
people involved on Wednesday and in particular Michelle Densley for all her work both
in organisation prior to the Stall and on the day. I hope all Dad’s enjoy a wonderful family
time.
Creative Pursuits
The final rotation for Term 3 takes place next Thursday. The weather has not been
favourable this term but students have appreciated the opportunities and have embraced
the activities over the term. We look forward to Term 4 activities. The selection process
will be similar and it would be great to see students trying something new.
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Bike Safety/Walking Safely
An important reminder to all students and their parents that when riding to school or
home that they must wear a helmet and also take care. It is also swooping season for the
Magpies and we urge all students to take care when riding or walking to and from the
College.
Steven Armstrong Head of Junior School
Book Week
The annual Book Week Parade is much looked forward to and this year’s was no exception
to the rule. The costumes on display were quite stunningly creative and reflective of some
outstanding children’s books. Thank you to parents, grandparents, guardians and others
who help to create such extraordinary costumes – quite spectacular!
Tournament of the Minds – Regional Final
Mitchell Arcus, Jessica Baker, Lily Brunec, Chloe Donovan, Eva Geerling, Lillian Kampen,
Matthew Steele, and reserves Emilia Gatto & Brianna McGregor, are to be congratulated
on their outstanding efforts in their preparation and performance at the TOM Regional
Final held at Sturt Primary School, Wagga.
Tournament of Minds is a problem solving program for teams of students from both primary and secondary years, who are required to solve demanding, open-ended challenges. It is an opportunity for students with a passion for learning and problem solving to demonstrate their skills and talents in an exciting, vibrant and public way.
Wodonga Campus News
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Wodonga Campus News
This year the team were set the Social Science task of removing characters from history.
How to decide which history is needed and which can go? The answer is simple … reality
TV and the nation votes.
The team were required to choose three characters from the list below to be considered
for historical extraction:
• Marie Curie
• Florence Nightingale
• Shakespeare
• Beethoven
• Henry VIII
• Julius Caesar
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Cleopatra
• JRR Tolkien
Who would you choose to be removed from history and why?
Our terrific TOM team
Left to Right – Back
Lily Brunec, Eva Geerling, Emilia Gatto,
Brianna McGregor, Mitchell Arcus
Left to Right - Front
Jessica Baker, Chloe Donovan, Matthew
Steele.
Absent from the photo: Lillian Kampen
Performance Night and Art Display
What a wonderful night of entertainment and fun. The Wodonga Campus students can be
rightly proud of their performances at last Wednesday’s Performance Night and Art Display.
The display of art was nothing short of beautiful. Special thanks must go to all the teachers
involved in making the night such a great success.
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Wodonga Campus News
Mathletics Champion of the Week
Congratulations to Zac Reid for having this week’s highest Mathletics score
across both Campuses! Well done, Zac.
Athletics Carnival - Wodonga District Athletics Carnival
Congratulations to the students chosen to represent the College in the Wodonga District
Athletics Carnival to be held at Alexandra Park, Albury on Tuesday 8th September. We wish
the team well in their pursuit of achieving personal bests. The selection for the team was
based on the results at the recently held College Athletics Carnival.
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Trinity Anglican College (Wodonga) – Athletics Team
Team Member
Age Group Student Events
1 Girls 9 Darrah Andrews 100m, 200m
2 Sienna Plested 800m / High Jump
3 Lucy Pirkola Long Jump / Shot Put
4 Girls 10 Tiahn Myles 100m, 200m
5 Georgia Stefaniak 800 / High Jump
6 Gabrielle Richardson Long Jump
7 Emily Franolic Discus
8 Girls 11 Brianna McGregor 800m
9 Grace Wolki High Jump
10 Girls 12 Jessica Baker 800m
11 Boys 9 Mark Baker 100m, 200m
12 Kyan Ross Long Jump
13 Roy Costello Discus
14 Boys 10 Hogan Locke 100m, Long Jump
15 Joseph Rawson 200m
16 Samuel Chase 800m
17 Boys 11 Ashton Myles 100m, 200m (800m)
18 Zachary Reid Long Jump, Discus
19 Jack Harvey Shot Put
20 Boys 12 Mitchell Arcus Discus
Swimming for P-2
All students in Years P, 1 and 2 will take part in Trinity’s ‘Learn to Swim’ programme during
the week of Thursday, 10 September until Thursday, 17 September (Term 3, Week 8 and 9).
The program will be conducted at The Gould Swim Academy, North Albury, for students
from both the Albury and Wodonga Campuses. This is an excellent opportunity for your
child to develop and enhance their swimming skills, in a small class environment.
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Trinity Twilight Fair
Friday, 16 October is the date for the Trinity Twilight Fair. Wodonga Campus has their
chance to host the event, and much planning needs to be done. I would like each class to
take on an activity for a stall on the evening, and there will be a stage set up for
performances, etc. However, I do need a parent group to help with the organisation for each
class.
If you have some spare time and are interested in helping in the weeks leading up to the
Fair, please let Mrs Jones know.
Calendar Reminders
Tues, 8 September Wodonga District Athletics, Alexandra Park
Wed, 9 September Hot Lunch Day
Wed, 9 September After School Cooking Program – Years 3-6
Thurs, 10-17 September P-2 Swimming
Mon, 14 September Skills Testing (Yr 4) Albury Campus
Tues, 15 September Skills Testing (Yr 6) Albury Campus
Fri, 18 September Last day of Term – classes finish at 2.10pm
Mon, 5 October Term 4 commences
Thurs, 8 October Wonga Wetlands Excursion – whole school
Friday, 16 October Trinity Fair, Wodonga, 4-7pm
Chris O’Loan Head of Wodonga Campus
Code of Behaviours
Trinity College seeks to uphold high standards of personal conduct consistent with the ideals
of competitive sport and within the best tradition of collegiality and good sportsmanship
amongst schools and sporting clubs.
The pursuit of excellence in games and the enhancement of positive educational
experiences for all students are of paramount importance to the College’s approach to
sport. Trinity students, parents, supporters and coaches are expected to place the highest
priority on players’ safety and positive sportsmanship. Over the next term, the College
intends to communicate all Codes of Behaviour for College students, their coaches and
parents.
From the Director of Sport & Co-curricular
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The following Code of Conduct outlines the spirit of the College and serves as broad
guidelines for all who participate in games in which Trinity College is represented.
Spectator and Parents Code of Behaviour Our Commitment Our College is committed to providing a safe environment for participation. Aggressive, threatening or other inappropriate behaviour by students, their families, their friends, and other sporting personnel while attending a game or event will not be tolerated. These behaviours are outlined in our Code of Behaviour and specifically include:
Remember that young people participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours.
Encourage students to participate, do not force them.
Focus on the student’s effort and performance rather than winning or losing. Negative comments are totally unacceptable. Positive comments are motivational.
Remember that students learn best by example. Applaud good plays by all teams.
Respect officials’ decisions and teach students to do likewise.
Show appreciation of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them students could not participate. It is never right to express disapproval of a referee or umpire’s decision, irrespective of his/her age.
Spectators or parents shall not interfere with the progress and/or conduct of a game, including encroaching on the field.
Using bad language.
Harassing or ridiculing players, coaches, officials or other spectators.
Making racist, religious, sexist or other inappropriate comments to players, coaches, officials or other spectators.
Any threatening behaviour or physical altercation between spectators and players, coaches, officials or other spectators.
Putting undue pressure on children, berating them or putting down their performance.
Drinking or smoking at a game or training or being drunk at a club event. What We Will Do
Provide students, their parents and other sporting personnel with our Code of Behaviour and make clear what is expected and the consequences of non-compliance.
Where possible, bind non-members by prominently displaying conditions of entry to grounds and facilities and by requiring parents to abide by club rules (e.g. by making parents associate members, signing our Code of Behaviour).
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Reinforce messages of fair and respectful behaviour by displaying signs and posters around our facilities and providing information on our website, in our newsletter and through other club communication.
Encourage our coaches and officials to complete training to develop their skills and confidence.
Ban bringing alcohol to training, a game or no-alcohol club event.
Consult with our local police and seek their support and advice on how to handle issues involving inappropriate behaviour by spectators prior to, at, or after a game.
Encourage the reporting of incidents and investigate inappropriate behaviours as outlined in this policy and take disciplinary or whatever other actions as are deemed necessary (e.g. appoint a ground official to monitor behaviour).
Encourage our players, coaches, officials and spectators to call the police if they are concerned about escalating behaviour and their safety or the safety of others.
What We Ask You To Do
Help create a positive atmosphere for players, officials and other spectators by showing respect for players, officials and other spectators.
Abide by the College’s Code of Behaviour and refrain from using bad language, harassing or ridiculing others or behaving in a threatening or violent manner.
If you are aware of inappropriate spectator behaviour and you feel confident to do so, speak with the person and ask them to stop. If there is a member of staff, ground official or committee member present, ask for their assistance.
Report any inappropriate spectator behaviour to the College or someone in a position of authority.
Call the police or the College if you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others.
Non-Compliance
Parents, friends or others found to have behaved inappropriately, and who breach the College’s Code of Behaviour and this policy, may face disciplinary action as a result.
Netball NSW Regional Finals Trinity’s first ever squash team travelled to Melbourne on Wednesday, 19 August to compete in the Victorian Schools Squash Championships for Years 9 and 10. The team included three experienced players: Tom Freire, Mitchell Nero and Kyle Magee. The tournament was a round robin format followed by playoffs. Matches went for 15 minutes and for a team to win a round they had to win at least two out of three matches against the opposition.
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Trinity’s first pool round was against McKinnon High School. All three boys managed to pull off comfortable wins. The real challenge came in the second pool round against Templestowe College. Kyle fought hard in a close match but unfortunately lost by one point. It was then up to Mitchell to keep hopes alive. He managed to win a stunning encounter with the State’s number six ranked player to keep Trinity in the round. Drawn one all, Tom (currently ranked fifth in Victoria) went on court and in an explosive, intense match, beat the State’s number three to book Trinity’s spot in the final. The final was against Melbourne High School who were coached by a former pro player. However, Trinity managed to hold on despite a few tense moments to win all three matches and walk out of Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre crowned State Squash Champions for 2015. After the boys success, it would be great next year if we could gather a team for the 7&8 and 11&12 competitions.
RAS Netball – Under 15 and Open
On Sunday, 16 August, five Trinity students, Mackensey House, Shaylah House, Chloe Wise-Chalker, Molly Goldsworthy and Maggie St John, travelled to Sydney to compete on the following Monday, representing RAS against all other CIS Associations in the CIS Netball Cup. It was a long day with many games played against some very talented teams in which the Open's had a very successful result, finishing third overall. RAS's best result ever! Molly Goldsworthy progressed to the possible vs probables stage being one of the top performers on the day. The 15 and Under team had an enjoyable day too, coming close to winning in a few of their games and once again one of the RAS girls was invited to the next stage of trialling with the possibles vs probables. A fantastic two days where the girls had the opportunity to play competitive netball and given the chance to progress to a higher level!
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Little Athletics Gala Day The Albury and Lavington/Jindera Little Athletics have extended an invitation to the families of Trinity to celebrate the opening of the new athletics facility at Alexandra Park: Saturday, 5 September, 10am - 2pm Alexandra Park, Cadell St, East Albury. The athletics track has been completely refurbished and the combined athletics clubs would like the whole community to have the opportunity to see firsthand the new upgrade! Information will also be available for anyone interested in joining Little Athletics.
Nash Clark
Director of Sport & Co-curricular
Information was sent out with students of Years 8 up, about the DELF exams held annually
here in Trinity for the Alliance Française. If any parent has not received it I am happy to
email it out.
Diplôme Elémentaire de Langue Française is a Diploma in French language use which may
be obtained after meeting a series of standards, much as one might obtain a diploma of
Speech and Drama, or Music. It is run by the CIEP under the auspices of the French
Department of Education and disseminated through participating Alliances Françaises.
The Diplôme is completed in 6 parts:
A1, A2: These are for Beginner students B1, B2: These are for Independent users of the language C1, C2; These are for experienced users of the language.
French News
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There are tests in the skills of listening, speaking reading and writing French. These levels correspond exactly to the levels in equivalent European languages and provide valuable information for employers, schools and universities about the level attained. The DELF is recognised world-wide and can be continued at any participating Alliance Française at any time during the life of the candidate. The Alliance Française d’Albury website: www.afalbury.org.au will have further information. Students from Years 8 – 12 who are interested in doing a DELF exam are welcome to contact me at the College and I will try to help them with some coaching sessions to help to familiarise them with the demands of the exam. Candidates will send their registration forms and money to the Alliance Française; it will not come to the College or to me.
Marion Bennett
Head of Languages
In order to support our Year 11 team in the Relay for Life, the SRC are holding a mini Relay
for Life. On Monday, 14 September (Junior School and Year 8) and Tuesday, 15 September
(Senior School and Year 4), students are invited to walk laps of the soccer oval to raise
money. Students will be asked to contribute a gold coin donation. The more students
involved the more money we can raise!
Also, there will be opportunity for those who are keen walkers to win a prize. For the price
of $2, students can purchase a raffle card. On that raffle card students will get a stamp for
each lap they complete. Once they have 5 stamps they can drop it into the raffle draw. Great
prizes to be won!
Mitchell Nero and Lily Lawrence
Year 10 SRC
Student Representative Council (SRC)
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What better way to spend a perfect spring morning than a spot of tennis, punctuated by a
companionable morning tea?
Do you want to shrug off the sluggishness of winter? Are you keen for a get together with
good company, superb morning tea and social tennis? Or, do you want to test your
competitive edge on the tennis court?
The Trinity Tennis Championships are fast approaching for students in Years 7 to 11 and will
take place later this term.
Watch this space!
Please see Miss Armstrong for notes, details, questions, recipes . . .
Kym Armstrong Director of Studies
Do you know your trivia?
Yes? Then come along to the Kinross on Monday, 14 September at 6:30pm, to the Trinity,
year 11, Relay4Life fundraiser. Wonderful prizes to be won, knowledge to be tested, great
company and musical entertainment. So get your team together and get your trivia on! Food
and drinks will be available for purchase at the Kinross, so bring your family and friends for
dinner and some fun!
Tickets $15 per person or $100 for a table of 10. Available for purchase (cash only) from the
front office or Year 11 students.
Tahlia Dahmes
Head of TAS
Tennis Championships
Relay4Life Trivia Fundraiser – Kinross Woolshed Hotel
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The third round of school immunisations is being conducted at the school on Tuesday, 8
September 2015.
The following vaccines will be offered on this day:
YEAR LEVEL VACCINES OFFERED
YEAR 7 MALE & FEMALE STUDENTS GARDASIL (HPV) DOSE 3
These vaccinations are funded on the National Immunisation Schedule. Should your child
miss out on starting their vaccination course this year they will not be eligible to receive
them for free in subsequent years.
Consent cards should have already been signed for these vaccinations earlier this year.
Parents/guardians who wish to withdraw their consent for any reason may do so by writing
to the school Principal or phoning the school. The Procedure for Withdrawal of Consent is
available on the NSW Health website at www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation.
To improve vaccination completion, students will be opportunistically offered any missed
doses throughout the year where possible.
If you have any enquiries about the program or your child’s vaccinations, please contact
Wodonga Council’s Immunisation Team on 1800 655 360.
Janine Haymes Assistant Head of Senior School
Immunisation Program
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Thank you to volunteers Ellen Uniacke, Jana Kondacs, Prue Hutchinson and Jake Bradford.
As the end of Term approaches, the canteen runs stock levels down. If you are ordering in
Week 9, please include an alternative item on the lunch order as some items may be out of
stock that week.
The end of Term BBQ will be held on Friday, 18 September. Sausage in bread/drink $2. If
you are able to volunteer to assist with the BBQ, please contact the canteen or leave your
contact details at the Front Office.
Week 8 Term 2 Helper Week 9 Term 3 Helper
Monday, 7 Sept Volunteer Required Monday, 14 Sept Volunteer Required
Tuesday, 8 Sept Volunteer Required Tuesday, 15 Sept Volunteer Required
Weds, 9 Sept Ellen Uniacke Weds, 16 Sept Ellen Uniacke
Thursday, 10 Sept Jana Kondacs Thursday, 17 Sept Volunteer Required
Friday, 11 Sept Volunteer Required Friday, 18 Sept BBQ – No lunch
orders today
Margaret Cochrane Canteen Manager
From the Canteen
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Uniforms for Term 4
A reminder, all students need to be in summer uniforms from commencement of Term
4. Please check if you will be requiring any uniform items. At this stage we will be closed
during the holidays due to power outages and changes happening in the uniform shop.
Clearance Bin
We have a few uniform pieces we are clearing at reduced prices. If you are looking for a
bargain, drop in!
Lost Property
There is still a large collection of lost property. Most of this is items either with no names
or items bought 2nd hand and still with the old owners names in them. Please call in and
check as any items not collected by end of term will be dealt with appropriately.
Uniform shop hours
Thursday, 10 September we will be closing at 5pm instead of 6pm.
Cathy Katsoolis Uniform Shop Manager
From the Uniform Shop
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