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Newsletter 13

22 August 2014

PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE 421 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive Thurgoona NSW 2640 Telephone: (02) 6049 3402 Facsimile: (02) 6049 3490 Email: [email protected]

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Fathers’ Day Chapel Service Fathers’ Day is fast approaching and the College will conduct a Chapel Service to celebrate the significant role that fathers play in the lives of their children at 8:00am on Friday, 5 September at the College’s Wodonga campus. I hope that as many Dads as possible can make it to this service with their children – it is a simple but important way for us to give thanks for fathers and the special relationship they share with their children.

Recently I spent three days in Perth at the Australian Anglican Schools’ Conference. I really enjoyed this gathering and what it presented more than 300 delegates from Anglican schools from around Australia. The keynote speakers were of a very high calibre and presented material about the importance and relevance of spirituality and faith development in our work as educators in Anglican schools in the 21st Century.

One of the keynote speakers was Professor Bruce Robinson, a highly successful lung physician who works at UWA, humanitarian, West Australian of the Year in 2013 and founder of ‘The Fathering Project’. Professor Robinson spoke to us of some of the amazing work he has done at UWA in his medical profession as well as the work he has undertaken as a volunteer in response to tragic events such as the 2004 tsunami in south‐east Asia. But he spoke with the most conviction about the establishment of ‘The Fathering Project’ which is a University of Western Australia initiative which aims to promote the importance of the relationship fathers have with their children as well as providing advice and support for fathers to be the best possible Dads to their children. It was an impressive and moving presentation and I encourage all parents, particularly Dads to take some time to visit the website: www.thefatheringproject.org

From the Principal

2 Newsletter Week 5, Term 3 Week Ending 22 August 2014

I offer the following excerpts from one of the articles written by Bruce Robinson available on the website, ‘Top 10 Tips for Being a Great Dad’. The entire article can be accessed by following this link to the website: http://thefatheringproject.org/top‐10‐tips‐for‐being‐a‐great‐dad

Dad dates One of the simplest and yet most powerful strategies that enable fathers to connect to their children is ‘dad dates’. If dad bothers to spend time with each child, one‐on‐one, it generates an enormous feeling of worthwhileness. We suggest “Law of NOANOK” — No Other Adults, No Other Kids. It means the date involves just dad and just one of the children at a time.

Since our children were little my wife and I have each taken them out on dad dates or mum dates. Usually it has involved dinner somewhere the kids choose (fast food chains are banned) and a movie or something similar.

I learnt very quickly that if you think dad dates will be an opportunity to have deep and meaningful discussions and to “sort the kids out” you are wrong. If you try that the kids will always avoid these dates. They only work if dads listen and ask them about their friends and what they are enjoying or finding hard at school. If it becomes an inquisition or criticism it will be a failure.

Dad trips In one of my books I wrote a chapter about how dads can take their kids on trips, including work trips. These again are one‐on‐one events. Some years later I was at a conference and the president of the society came running up to me and nearly hugged me as he told me how he had read that chapter and his relationship with his teenage daughter had been transformed.

They were arguing and fighting all the time. He was desperate. So he took the opportunity to invite her with him on a conference trip to Paris. The conference lasted five days and they had another week and a half together as father and daughter.

He said that since they returned she had talked about nothing else other than that trip and the special times that they had together. He even heard her telling people that it was the “best few weeks of her life”. Then he stopped speaking, looked a bit teary, and said to me, “You know what Bruce”, “they were the best two weeks of my life as well”.

Be creative about making time with kids I am also amazed at how often men use work as an excuse for not spending time with their children. It is possible to be creative about making time. After a life threatening backyard accident, I decided to begin walking to school with my kids in the morning. Like a lot of these things I did it because I felt I “should” then I ended up loving it.


There are other ways that you can work around the school day. Some men finish work early one day a week and take their kids to the beach or for an ice‐cream. It is also important to come home and have dinner with the kids and turn the TV off during that time.

Families that eat together four nights a week or more reduce the risk of substance abuse in their children by half. It is interesting to me how many kids moan to their parents about having to turn the TV off and sit around the family table and then, 20 years later, say it was the best thing that ever happened in their childhood.

Help kids understand that they are special I once interviewed David Gower, the former captain of the English cricket team, about fathering. When I asked him what he thought his girls needed from him, to my surprise he answered, “they need me to help them realise how special each of them is”.

There was deep wisdom in this. Every child is special and once they realise how special they are, all sorts of things happen. They don’t need to put other kids down (they are free to appreciate how special other kids are). Also, they are less likely to take drugs as they get older — they have worth without them.

To help kids understand their specialness you need to understand what it is about each of your children that is unique. It may be their personality, their talents, the way that they show kindness, interesting things that they have done, pathways they have chosen to take, or many other things. It is much more effective to identify those specific things and encourage the child in them than to use empty phrases such as “you are awesome” — kids spot that sort of hollowness very quickly.

And another important tip — help each of your children realise that they have a special future. They will probably never be famous, they don’t need to be in the top team or get into medical school, but they have a unique and wonderful future that will be a gift to the world and you are looking forward to seeing it and that they are here to live their own lives and not to live the life that you, as their parent want them to live.

Another way to help them feel special is to seek and value their opinions. Ask them what they think about politics, holiday choices, footy tipping or topics on the evening news. Importantly, avoid comparing any of your children to any other children inside the family or outside.

Get mobilised into the values war Our kids are subjected to an enormous amount of pressure from television, movies, magazines and peers to adopt a series of values that are different from ours. This pressure can be enormous. Fathers are very powerful in establishing values in children, including values on sexuality, but if we don’t discuss and model a different set of values we leave the kids vulnerable to those pressures.


Be specific with them about values like trust, honesty, integrity, respect, racism, generosity to the poor. The best way is to model those values yourself, such as in your attitude to your neighbours, immigrants and people who are disabled, obese or “uncool”.

They will be watching you and will learn about how they will deal with other kids at school — it will influence whether they become bullies or not.

Don’t assume that your kids aren’t at risk of drug addiction Every parent I know is frightened of their kids falling victim to substance abuse. Drugs are easily available in the community and are pushed very hard by individuals who are often addicts themselves and thus need the money. If you don’t get involved in helping your kids resist drugs you are giving these pushers a “free hit”.

One useful trick is to teach children useful phrases to use when drugs are being pushed at parties. Tell them that being confrontational with comments like “drugs are bad for you” doesn’t help. What is being more helpful is being able to “pass”. “Sorry, I have to play football/netball tomorrow” or “sorry, I have to work tomorrow”, passes much better.

Finally, it is important to state that without a doubt the best insurance against kids falling victim to peer pressure induced substance abuse is to have a good relationship with them. Most importantly, if you establish a good relationship with your child from a young age the chances of them becoming long‐term drug addicts plummets. By good relationship I should emphasise that a good relationship involves listening, fun times, helping kids feel special, as described above and not being critical or over disciplinary. We have been surprised to find that the most common factor related to substance abuse is not the absence of a father but the presence of an overcritical over‐disciplinarian father who makes a child feel worthless rather than worthwhile.

Finally, if you do discover that your child has taken drugs, don’t blow a fuse. The Fathering Project promotes a phrase for fathers to use when disciplining children which has been very effective. Instead of unloading your own emotion on them a phrase such as “I am very disappointed, but I do believe in you and I know that you are better than that, and we will work through this together” is way more powerful. It strengthens rather than diminishes the child’s sense of self and improves their likelihood of getting through that difficult time.

Be involved in your children’s education Sit with your kids while they do their homework and help them work through it. Begin to stimulate their curiosity from a young age by taking them on visits to the museum or the public library.

Another good trick is called “FART” time — this stands for Family Altogether Reading Time. It is when the whole family sits down, turns the TV off and reads together. The word is a bit naughty so the kids love the idea of it.


Critical to kids’ attitude to education is your attitude to the school and the teachers. I used to complain about my kids’ teachers but someone taught me that it would be much more helpful if I could thank the teachers for teaching my children and ask them how I could help. It is amazing to me how often people think that their children are geniuses “but for the teacher’s inadequacies”.

Understand that daughters are not the same as sons We have asked more than 3000 dads what is it that their daughters need from them as dads, as distinct from their sons, and less than one per cent can answer this. Given the powerful effect of a father in a daughter’s life, this is frightening.

Dads need to be able to tell their girls regularly how beautiful they are, inside and out (not “pretty”, but beautiful inside and out). Daughters get signals from their dads about how they can expect to be treated by men. If dad treats her with respect then her bar of respect will be set high and she won’t put up with crap from men — if he doesn’t, then she is vulnerable. Indeed fathers have a profound effect on the likelihood that a girl will grow up and have a successful long‐term relationship with a man. Indeed the No.1 factor that determines the level of confidence a woman carries into her adult life is the relationship that woman had with her father.

Girls are vulnerable to words They have their radar out for what their father or another strong father figure thinks of them and it is vital not to overlook that. Whereas boys learn as apprentices to their fathers, in shoulder‐to‐shoulder activities, girls are listening.

If your dad wasn’t much good, choose to break the cycle. Many men have not had good role models. So it is tempting for dads to give up and leave the parenting to mum and just become a provider and protector. That does not work. You have to choose to break that cycle and become a good dad yourself”.

There is a lot for Dads to consider in this. Bruce’s presentation at the conference in Perth was along these lines and it certainly had a big impact on me. I encourage Trinity Dads to think about some of these things and to visit the Fathering Project website – it has some great resources on it!

College’s Second Annual Art Exhibition – 5 to 7 September Tickets are now available for the opening of the College’s Art Exhibition and Acquisitive Art Prize. This gala event is to be held in the College’s Multi‐Purpose Hall from 7:00pm on Friday, 5 September. I would encourage parents and friends of the College to come along to this great event and to support us as we continue to promote and support the arts in the local region. Last year’s exhibition was a great success and the opening night was a great social and cultural event! Tickets are $30 per person and guests will enjoy fine food, drinks and entertainment from our student musicians, as well as viewing the wonderful art on display!


Congratulations Congratulations to Harry Smith, who won the Education Perfect English Championships, which involved hundreds of schools around New Zealand and Australia. He answered more than 20,000 questions over ten days! Congratulations also to Kierra Oates, who won a gold award in English. What fantastic achievements!

Change of Details The College has created a form for processing changes of details to family records. If you have any changes to make e.g. telephone numbers, addresses etc. please ask for the form at the front office. We will not make any changes to our database without the signed and completed form on hand.

Annual Re‐enrolment Process A final reminder that re‐enrolment forms are due next Monday, 25 August. Please ensure that both parents/guardians sign both pages of the document and return this to the College via your son or daughter’s Junior School class teacher of Pastoral Care Tutor in the Senior School. It is important for the College to have solid data on which to base our planning for 2015 so I ask that all parents/guardians please return the re‐enrolment forms to the College by this due date, Monday, 25 August. I thank all parents and guardians in anticipation of their cooperation in this important process!

Steven J O’Connor Principal

Parent/Teacher Interviews Years 7‐10 Parent/Teacher Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 26 August and Wednesday, 27 August 3:30pm to 8:00pm for both evenings. The booking code is 3JTCU.

The online booking system is now available and open for parents to make bookings. Please use the code supplied and follow the link to the booking service is available from the College website.

Student Qualities It was fantastic to have the opportunity to be a staff member involved with the Year 11 Camp, which was recently held in Melbourne. At all the venues visited the compliments were free flowing and very positive about our students. It made me very proud to be constantly reminded about how respectful, patient, punctual and interested our students were to events and speakers at various points of interest over the three days. I congratulate the Year 11 group for their outstanding efforts in this regard while representing the College. This was also reinforced with the feedback I received from Mr O’Loan about the outstanding reaction he received about his Year 5 and 6 class when they attended the Seed Project recently.

From the Deputy Principal


These comments then led me to reflect on what a fine group of students we have at Trinity, and what a privilege it is to work with them on a daily basis. Our expectations around behaviour, punctuality, presentation and respect of others have led to our students, in the main, at all events they attend being able to receive these sort of compliments – often by presenters or leaders from the community who compare our students against many other school groups with whom they come in contact. I believe that all of these qualities I have mentioned do become habits for individuals. It confirms to me that our persistence at school and constant reminding and modelling pay dividends. Obviously the strong support and guidance students receive at home from their parents about the importance of these qualities helps to reiterate their importance, and leads to students leaving Trinity with a positive reputation within not only our local community, but the wider community also. Well done again to Year 11, Years 5 and 6, and all other groups who I often receive positive feedback about when they return from an outing.

Peter O’Neill Deputy Principal

Art and the Bible The annual Trinity Art Fair is not only an important date on our calendar, but is a tremendous showcase of human endeavour and creativity. Those who were able to attend the inaugural show last year were witness to a wide variety of talent and skill displayed. How are we to see such an event? What does the Bible have to say about the arts?

As part of our life of faith, the arts are imperative when considered from the biblical mandate that whatever we do should be done to the glory of God (I Cor. 10:31). We are to offer God the best that we have – intellectually, artistically and spiritually. Further, at the very centre of Christianity stands the Incarnation (“the Word made flesh”), an event which identified God with the physical world and gave dignity to it. A real Man died on a real cross and was laid in a real, rock‐hard tomb. The Greek ideas of ‘otherworldliness’ that fostered a tainted and debased view of nature (and hence aesthetics) find no place in biblical Christianity. The dichotomy between sacred and secular is thus an alien one to biblical faith. Paul's statement, “Unto the pure, all things are pure” (Titus 1:15) includes the arts. While we may recognise that human creativity, like all other gifts bestowed upon us by God, may be misused, the arts have an important part to play for our humanity to reach beyond itself.

We should also remember that the entire Bible is not only revelation, it is itself a work of art. And this work of art “has been the single greatest influence on art. It sheds more light upon the creative process and the use of the arts than any other source, because in it are found the great truths about humanity as well as God that are the wellsprings of art” (Francis Schaeffer). Enjoy the Art Show!

Rev Lee Weissel College Chaplain

From the College Chaplain


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, 8 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.

We wish them very well in their study and look forward to seeing the fruits of their labours over the next week or so.

Kym Armstrong Director of Studies

Year 12 Trial Examinations With less than four weeks left at school, it is important that Year 12 stay focused on their studies. Students have been receiving their examination results this week, and while the mark is important, students need to be focusing on the feedback they receive from their teachers. This will enable them to highlight gaps in their knowledge and refine their responses before they sit the HSC examinations. All internal assessment tasks are now complete and students who have a practical component to their subjects are preparing for external marking as deadlines approach over the next couple of weeks. We wish them well as they prepare for their external assessment.

Year 12 Last Day Year 12 students complete their schooling on Thursday, 18 September. Parents are invited to the chapel service at St Matthews Church at 9:30am and the final assembly commencing at 2:00pm in the MPH.

Year 12 Graduation This week Year 12 students received their invitations to the Graduation on Saturday, 22 November. To assist with the organisation of the function, all tickets must be purchased by Friday, 10 October. Please ring me at the College if you have any questions concerning the Graduation.

Leadership positions 2014/15 A large number of our Year 11 students have submitted applications for leadership positions commencing next term. I would like to thank all students who submitted an application. Over the coming weeks, staff and students in Years 10 to 12 will get the opportunity to vote for

From the Director of Studies

From the Senior School


students they think will make good leaders at the College. After consultation between Mr O’Connor, Mr O’Neill, Year 11 Pastoral Care Tutors and myself, students will be selected for College Captains, Prefects and House Captains. This is always a difficult process as we make the final decision. Leaders for 2014/15 will be announced at the final assembly for the term on Friday, 19 September.

MH17 Memorial Service I would like to thank Caitlin Bishop and Bailey Stewart for representing the College at the MH17 Memorial Service at St Matthews Church. Both students conducted themselves with suitable reverence for the occasion and were excellent ambassadors for the College.

Malcolm Thomas Head of Senior School

What a wonderful week as the students take part in experiments with Science and extend their love of literature by being a part of the Book Week productions and parade. All these experiences add to the richness that is learning. I thank the parents and other willing helpers for their work in supporting these innovations and am sure that all students are very appreciative. The science experiments really did create that sense of awe that inspires students to ask questions and to question the answers. The book week activities ensure that students do not see literature as words but as keys to the imagination. Thanks to all the staff and Mrs Trebilcock for all their work in a busy week.

PSSA The extensive PSSA program continued this Friday. The students approached the games in a positive manner. This is a large undertaking and the support of all staff and students is appreciated.

Junior Production – 11 and 12 September The Junior Production involves a wide range of students. This is a wonderful way to learn about Drama and the important place this art form has in our society. The Production takes place in Week 8 and I encourage all to get in early for tickets.

Tournament of Minds The teams are now working on the challenge that they will present on Saturday in Wagga. The program is very interesting and we wish the students well as they search for a solution.

Assembly Program Due to the Art Show and the Junior Production the venue and process with assembly will change in Week 7. Staff will pass on information next week.

From the Junior School


Awards Congratulations to the following students who received awards at Assembly for making a significant difference inside and outside the classroom:

Jasmine Davidovic (KKH) Timothy Brndusic (2TC) Tihara Fernando (4KS)Sienna Heaven (KDP) Paige McDonald (2TC) Madeline Gay (4CS) Chloe Lewis (KDP) Georgia Pigdon (2TC) Milani Gow (4KS) Florence Thompson (KMC) Jeremy Roberts (2TD) Sam Hovar (4CS) Skye Vanderhoek (KKH) Clarisse Summerfield (2TD) Erin Swann (4CS) Sienna Weissel (KMC) Ruby Taylor (2TC) Halle Baker (5SM) Karen Arpke (1MD) Lachlan Babington (3JT) Zac Bonetti (5SM) Harry Daggett (1SD) Joe Harris (3SO) Zoe Broughton (5JH)Mason Haberecht (1SD) Alice Male (3JT) Laura Mamouney (5JH)Chelsea Hudson (1SD) Talissa Salan (3SO) Levi Senini (5JH) Analise Hutchins (1SM) Toby Sarkis (3SO) Will Elgin (6KW) Oscar Kreutzberger (1SM) Rosie Willett (3SO) Jaxon Solomon (6KW)Flynn Taylor (1MD) Kai Braddy (4KS) Sidney White (6KW)Lily Bowler (2TD)

Congratulations to the following students who received a Deputy Principal Award recently in recognition of excellent application to studies, community service and positive behaviour:

Jake Bullock (KKH) Ayisha Spokes (1SD) Tayissa Schollick (3JT)Emily Colquhoun (KKH) Tamsyn Vanderhoek (1SD) Connor Schmidt (3JT)Tully Couch (KDP) Emmet Whitehead (1SD) Amelie Scott (3JT) Sascha Edwards (KMC) Paige McDonald (2TC) Judah Trevaskis (3JT)Lana Fletcher (KMC) Ariene Sorgdrager (2TD) Manith Wettesinghe (3JT)Maia Ford (KDP) Ronan Willis (2TD) Imijen Wright (3JT) Ewan Gawne (KKH) Jonah Adams (3JT) Drew Brndusic (4KS)Emielle Gogoll (KKH) Lachlan Babington (3JT) Blake Elliot (4CS) Emily Solomon (KKH) Chloe Bakker (3JT) Chloe Miller (4KS) Charlie Watson (KDP) Joshua Davidovic (3JT) Kyla Anderson (5JH)Sienna Weissel (KMC) Kyle Dishon (3JT) Zoe Broughton (5JH)Georgie Carlin‐Larsen (1MD) Lachlan Elgin (3JT) Ava Flower (5JH) Bella Cooke (1MD) Heidi Gay (3JT) Aleisha McMenamin (5JH)Lilly Cooke (1MD) Wil Gould (3JT) Levi Senini (5JH) Elsie Cuming (1MD) Abby Gully (3SO) Ella Trevaskis (5JH) Amelie Schubert (1SD) Hamish McLachlan (3JT)Hannah Piltz (1MD) Luke Kirk (3JT) Elle Weissel (5JH) Janithu Ruhunage (1SM) Alice Male (3JT)

Steven Armstrong Head of Junior School


Speed Zone Vehicles have been noticed speeding through the 40km/hour zone on Ellen McDonald Drive. This zone and zones like it have been legislated to assist with student road safety around schools, particularly at drop off and pick‐up times. The speeding vehicles are not only breaking the law but, more importantly, are risking injury or worse to our students. Please be aware that I have spoken to the police about this concern.

Quiet Play Space Does your family have new or used games and/or activities that you would be prepared to donate for the students to use in the Quiet Play Space? The Quiet Play Space has proven to be a popular area for students to play at Lunch and Recess, so popular that I am now looking to expand the choice of activities available. If you are able to assist, please send your donation/s to Karen in the office. See below for examples of games and activities the campus is looking for. The teachers and students thank you in anticipation.

Coloured pencils

Colouring/activity books

Board games – Chess/Draughts/ Snakes and Ladders

Hand puppets

Barrel of monkeys

Packs of cards

Plastic toys e.g. farm animals, trees, fences etc.

Blocks

Chalk

Loom bands

Puzzles

Volunteers Volunteers are very welcome to assist in the classrooms; however, as part of the College’s risk management procedures, I remind parents that all volunteers are required to participate in the Volunteer Helper Course. This course is run at the beginning of each year or as the need arises. Your certification lasts for two years from completion. Should you be interested in assisting in the classroom or with many other activities run by the College, do make contact with Karen in the office.

Campus Ski Trip The 89 participants of last Friday’s Ski Trip were blessed with excellent ski conditions. A highlight from the day involved all students participating in ski school lessons levelled to the individual’s skiing ability. Consequentially the students’ skill development was commendable. The blue bird day experience was enjoyed by all.

Wodonga Campus News


Campus Performance Evening The Campus Performance Evening is being held for all P‐6 students on Thursday, 4 September in the campus Hall from 6:30pm. The evening will involve the students presenting a range of performances appropriate to their Year level.

Costuming for the performance is to be basic. Students will be required to wear predominantly black clothing (black tee‐shirt and pants/leggings or long trousers). Some students, groups or classes may require further props but these will be minimal. Should additional items be required, parents will be notified through a Diary Note well in advance of the night.

Students will need to be at school by 5:45pm.

Student Banking A reminder that Hume Bank offer a student banking service to all Trinity students, including our Little Tackers. This banking is collected each Friday morning and the student bank books are returned to the College on the following Monday. Please ensure that any banking is brought to the office first thing on a Friday morning as they are collected around 9:15am. If you haven’t registered for student banking, application forms are available from Karen in the office. If you have any queries regarding this, please don’t hesitate to either drop in or give Karen a call.

Awards Congratulations to the following students who received awards this week:

NAME YEAR MERITS NAME YEAR MERITSAngus Morgan P 75 Lucy Pirkola 2 75Ashton Butler 1 30 Lucy Elderfield 2 75Alexander Cleary 1 60 Amelie Masaoka 2 75Hunter Daly 1 75 Kyan Ross 2 75Fallon Locke 1 75 Adam Smith 2 75


NAME YEAR MERITS NAME YEAR MERITSSienna Plested 2 15 Maddison Barlow 2 105Roy Costello 2 30 Riley Koetsveld 2 105Sienna Kelly 2 30 Sari Lyons 2 105Zoe Hague 2 60 Emily Stevens 2 105Harrison Kurtzer 2 60 Grace Bath 2 120Cassandra Pausic 2 60 Isaac Delcour 2 120Mark Baker 2 75 Georgia Stefaniak 3 30

Congratulations to the following students who have received Deputy Principal Awards in recognition of excellent application to studies, community service and positive behaviour:

NAME YEAR AWARD NAME YEAR AWARDJackson Disher 2 1st Jacob Campbell 2 2nd

Zoe Hague 2 1st Isaac Delcour 2 2nd

Baxter Ward 2 1st Cameron Deval 2 2nd

Emily Franolic 3 1st Riley Koetsveld 2 2nd

Emily Bath 4 1st Sari Lyons 2 2nd

Maddison Barlow 2 2nd Adam Smith 2 2nd

Lauren Brawn 2 2nd Kyan Ross 2 2nd

Chris O’Loan Head of Wodonga Campus

Congratulations to our competitive swimmers who haven’t let the frosty mornings dint their enthusiasm as they continue to train through the hardest of conditions. It has been very pleasing to hear about the wonderful performance of many of our College students. Throughout winter our swimmers are competing in various short course competitions and by all accounts are achieving wonderful results and multiple personal bests on a local and state level. Well done to all swimmers on their recent effort.

I also would like to take this opportunity to reiterate Mr O’Connor’s words from the last College newsletter. At the

completion of the Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod countless Trinity College students achieved admirable results, highlighting the many talents our students possess. It was a great opportunity to showcase the talents and passion our College students have for the performing arts. Congratulations to all students on their fine individual and group performances.

From the Director of Sport & Co‐curricular


Olympia Achillea, Year 7 and Alexander Achillea, Year 6, were part of the Victoria Karate Team which competed at the Australian Karate Championships in Perth on 1‐3 August. Approximately 900 competitors from all states and territories across Australia were represented.

Alexander finished fourth against a total of 28 boys in the 10‐11 Years Boys division. He lost 2‐1 for a bronze medal against last year’s age champion after five rounds. This was Alexander’s first national competition. A highlight for him was defeating a Victorian State Champion 3‐0 in the 3rd round.

Olympia finished fourth in the 12‐13 Years Female division with 27 competitors. This was her second national championships which saw her step up into the next age division against several national champions. It was a hotly contested event which saw her compete in five rounds, just missing out on the bronze medal to a fellow Victorian team member.

Congratulations to both for demonstrating such commitment to their sport, giving up each weekend travelling to Melbourne for State Squad training and competing in various competitions throughout the year, in addition to their daily training with their grandfather Sal Ebanez, a former national coach and international official.

Nash Clark Director of Sport & Co‐curricular

For five days this week we transformed Trinity into a nucleus of science. Normal science classes were cancelled! Students were posed questions that challenged their perceptions of the world, participated in hands‐on activities to puzzle over, and viewed startling demonstrations and inspiring science shows.

National Science Week – 18‐22 August 2014 – is an annual celebration of science in Australia. Students from Kinder to Year 12 joined in to enjoy and explore the wonders of science.

Students:

found out how to clean elephants’ teeth

played with liquid magnets

solved riddles to win prizes

made rainbows

Science Week at Trinity


handled dry ice and watched it boil

saw liquid nitrogen freeze flowers and made semiconductors levitate

saw steel on fire flying around the labs

made a motor with a magnet, screw and battery

felt 30 thousand volts flow around their body

saw the energy in a single gummy bear

plus more…

Ken Larsen Head of Science

French Immersion Day at La Maison Wednesday, 13 August was a day to remember! Year 9 French students spoke French for most of the day with three native French speakers to help them along through a series of activities. They learned songs, read poetry, played games, fired questions at our French Exchange student, Jean‐Baptiste Mouret about life for young people in France, and discussed matters of etiquette in Australia and France. All had a thoroughly good time, in particular as they ate their three course French meal – with impeccable etiquette, of course! Thanks go to Jean‐Baptiste and also to Emilie Dumont and Edwige Kirimwani who gave us such a wonderful day, and to La Maison, where every effort was made to enhance our experience. This was the second Immersion Day and it was a pleasure to see how much more fluent and confident in their language skills the students were as they tackled their activities.

Language Perfect The amazing performance of Trinity students in the World Championships has already been reported in this Newsletter, but due to various difficulties the awards have only been presented at this week’s Assembly. We are thrilled to have so many students who made the most of their opportunities with this online program. We look forward to seeing the results

French News


of the Great Trinity Chocolate Challenge in Term 4. Remember to keep up the skills – it can only help your marks, and may lead to winning chocolate.

Marion Bennett Head of Languages

Trinity College students performed admirably at the recent Festival of Sight and Sound in Albury. Some of our HSC students made the most of new HSC categories in the Eisteddfod to fine tune their performances ahead of their final assessments, and students across the year levels represented their school in dance, music as well as speech and drama. Some of the school results included:

Speech and Drama HSC Monologues: 1st Pip Bullock, 2nd Annie Davis Year 7‐8 Group Improvisation: 1st Trinity College B, 2nd Trinity College A Year 9‐10 Group Improvisation: 1st Trinity College C, 2nd Trinity College A, 3rd Trinity College B Year 7‐8 Unscripted Play Building: 2nd Trinity College Year 9 &10 Unscripted Play Building: 1st Trinity College B, 2nd Trinity College A Overall Secondary Play Building Award: 1st Trinity College

Eisteddfod


Music Secondary School Bands: 2nd Trinity Pops Orchestra Year 3‐4 Choirs: 1st Trinity College Primary Orchestra: 1st Blow Your Own Horn, 3rd Junior Strings HSC Vocal: 2nd Damaris Vesely HSC Any other Instrument: 1st Daniel Bowen, 2nd Mary Buckley

There were many students who performed well in individual events. We apologise to any students we may have missed, but some of the outstanding performers were: Jesse Challis (9), Elloise O’Connell (7), Isabeau Hansen (7), Ryan Auwardt (8), Luke McCaughey (9), Amy Audwardt (5), Grace Draper (8) and Thomas Summerfield (6).

Glenn Mancer Head of Performing Arts

STOP PRESS! News floods in about Year 4‐6 student production Creative Year 4‐6 students at Trinity College are well underway with rehearsals for ARK UP! – a modern‐day interpretation of the biblical Noah’s Ark story as told through the eyes of a news reporter.

The Junior School Production involves 210 students across both campuses in a dramatic modern day look at Noah as he celebrates his 550th birthday in the Multi‐Purpose Hall on Thursday, 11 and Friday, 12 September.

Prepare to be flooded with emotion as Year 4 students provide the deluge, swamping the stage with their music and dance as the ‘storm’ characters in the plot. Herds of Year 5 students will provide the colourful animal characters from pandas to doves – look out for the intriguing sub‐plot played out by the unicorns. The news reporter, Noah and the villagers are drawn from the Year 6 students, while Wodonga students weave a clever web, prompting the viewer to connect the underlying themes through movement and freeze‐frame.

Head of Performing Arts, Glenn Mancer said the production had been choreographed largely by the students and was all‐inclusive, involving all the students in colourful and vibrant class songs and dances.

Tickets are on sale at http://www.trybooking.com/98160 at $10 for adults, $5 for children and $20 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Production


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 12 and will take place on Sunday, 31 August and Sunday, 7 September. Please see Ms Armstrong for when your year group is playing.

The Annual Fathers’ Day Stall for the Junior School will be held on Wednesday, 3 September from 9:00am to 11:00am, with gifts ranging from $1 ‐ $10. Please note it down on your calendar.

Tennis Championships

Fathers’ Day Stall – Albury Campus

Would you like front row seats at the Junior School Production? Sponsorship packages are now available for ARK UP! Presented by Trinity College Year 4‐6 students.

Gold sponsorship $200 Full page colour ad in program and eight complimentary front row tickets. Two available.

Silver sponsorship $120 Business logo on sponsorship page in program and six complimentary tickets.

Family sponsorship $50 Family name recognition in the program and four complimentary tickets.

Contact: Rowena Newcomen on 6049 3400 or

[email protected] by Wednesday 27 August. Copy deadline

Friday 29 August.


Canteen Roster ‐ Albury

We are seeking volunteers to assist with wrapping, as well as assisting on the day with the stall. If you feel you can help in any capacity, please contact Michelle Densley on 0438 214 691 or email [email protected].

To ensure there are enough gifts for all the dads or special people, we are asking for donations of gifts for the stall. If you are stumped for ideas, the following donations can be left: boxed chocolates/share packs or chocolate bars, liquorice, lollies, bathroom gift sets/deodorants, gardening tools/gloves, mugs, car air fresheners, car cleaning products, crossword puzzles/Sudoku, golf balls and tees, sporting equipment, tools, notepads and pens, gloves, socks, scarves, hats and key rings. Donations, large or small, will be greatly appreciated (no nuts or sharp objects please). Donations can be left in your child’s classroom or at the Front Office before Monday, 1 September.

The majority of donated gifts we receive are fantastic and we truly do value the generosity of the school community; however, at times we do receive some items which do not meet the purpose of the stall or aren’t saleable. The primary purpose is to allow children to buy an inexpensive, uniquely chosen gift that they can give to their loved one/s. If you are uncertain as to whether your donation is appropriate, please contact an organiser beforehand.

On the day of the stall please ensure you send your child to school with a carry bag and an envelope clearly indicating your child’s name, the amount of money enclosed and how many gifts are to be purchased. Please note, a maximum of two gifts per child may be purchased.

Michelle Densley

Thank you to volunteers Ellen Uniacke, Lou Walmsley and Kylie McGee. If you are interested in volunteering in the Canteen in Term 3, please get in touch – we would love to have you!

AUGUST – WEEK 6 HELPER SEPT – WEEK 7 HELPER

Monday 25 Volunteer required Monday 1 Volunteer required

Tuesday 26 Volunteer required Tuesday 2 Volunteer required

Wednesday 27 Ellen Uniacke Wednesday 3 Ellen Uniacke

Thursday 28 Volunteer required Thursday 4 Volunteer required

Friday 29 Volunteer required Friday 5 Volunteer required

Margaret Cochrane Canteen Manager


Please find below 2015 term dates for your information. These can also be found on the website.

Term 1

Friday, 30 January Term 1 classes commence for all Year 1‐6 students, Year 7 and

Year 12 students

PIPs testing for Kinder/Prep students commences

Monday, 2 February Term 1 classes commence for all remaining students, except

Kinder/Prep students

PIPs testing for Kinder/Prep students

Tuesday, 3 February PIPs testing for Kinder/Prep students

Wednesday, 4 February First day of classes for Kinder/Prep students

Thursday, 2 April Holy Thursday/Term 1 classes finish (3:10pm)

Friday, 3 April Good Friday (Public Holiday)

Monday, 6 April Easter Monday (Public Holiday)

Term 2

Monday, 20 April Term 2 classes commence

Friday, 26 June Term 2 classes finish (3:10pm)

Term 3

Monday, 20 July Term 3 classes commence

Friday, 18 September Term 3 classes finish (3:10pm)

Term 4

Monday, 5 October Labour Day Public Holiday (NSW)

Tuesday, 6 October Term 4 classes commence

Wednesday, 9 December Annual Prize Giving and Speech Days

Term 4 classes finish at 3:10pm

Friday, 18 December Office closes for the year at 12 noon

Office reopens on Wednesday, 13 January 2016.

2015 Term Dates


Uniform Shop Operating Hours during Term

Lost Property Please visit the Uniform Shop to look for missing items as there are currently a large amount of items in lost property.

Cathy Katsoolis Uniform Shop Manager

Mondays 8:30 – 10:00 am 2:30 – 4:30 pm

Tuesdays Closed

Wednesdays 8:30 – 10:00 am 2:30 – 4:30 pm

Thursdays 8:30 – 10:00 am 2:30 – 6:00 pm

Fridays Closed

6049 3440


The Trinity College Art Exhibition and Acquisitive Award committee is excited to announce a two year partnership with WAW as the event’s major sponsor. The $2000 major award at our prestigious Art Exhibition will become known as the WAW Acquisitive Art Award, while the Commercial Club has agreed to renew its sponsorship of the $800 Emerging Artist Award. News of the sponsorship deals was followed this week by the number of entries tipping over the 100 mark. More than 40 artists have entered more than 100 works, ranging from photographs and sculpture to textiles and paintings using a variety of media. It continues the diversity that was a strength of the inaugural event last year.

Keep an eye out for an article in the Border Mail on our feature artist, Mary Jane Griggs. Mary Jane was one of our first entrants last year and has accepted our invitation as feature artist this year. She will run an Artists’ session on Saturday morning and coinciding with her talk, Camp Australia will offer free art activities to keep the children entertained.

Mary Jane has been an art educator in Sydney since 1979, and then in Albury since 1988. In 1977 she completed a BA with a major in Art History at the University of Sydney, then taught art in the secondary sector before studying painting at the National Art School in East Sydney from 1985. When living in Albury she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Art (Painting) from Monash University in 1993. Since 1987 she has exhibited in Sydney and regional Australia participating in group shows, and has had 16 solo exhibitions. In Albury she has taught painting, drawing and art history at TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, maintained a professional exhibiting practice and completed painting commissions for private and public clients including The Cube, Wodonga. She has been active over many years to help to develop the robust local art community. Mary Jane has kindly donated an artwork which will be raffled over the weekend, so look out for our raffle ticket sellers whenever the exhibition is open.

We are grateful to all our sponsors which include our supporting sponsors: Freedom, Quantum Print Services, The Border Mail, Gardens Chemmart, Passionflora and the Commercial Club. We are also grateful to Blacklocks, Hume Country Motor Inn and By Celeste organic skincare for their donations.


Art Exhibition Ambassadors Thank you to the many parents in our school community who have agreed to volunteer as our Art Exhibition Ambassadors. These ambassadors are spreading the word about the Gala Opening Night on Friday, 5 September and encouraging people to get their tickets and come along.

We plan to make the Gala Opening Night the premier social and cultural event on our College Calendar. We’re turning on the wine, live music and great food and want as many people from our College community to join us and those on our distinguished guest list for a great night out and a chance to get in early to purchase that special piece of art. Tickets are $30 per person and for every six tickets sold in your name, you will receive a bottle of wine from our wine sponsors, Stanton & Killeen. Tickets are available at the front office. If you have any queries, catch up with our Ambassador Coordinators:

Junior School: Louise Flanagan and Edwina Edwards

Senior School: Rebecca Morris and Sonya Mamouney

Wodonga: Sally Disher, Susan Delcour or Janelle Chase.

Volunteers please Volunteers are needed to help the art exhibition run smoothly over the weekend and in the week leading up to the event, and we hope you might be able to help. We need assistance with hanging of artwork, ticket sales on Friday night and throughout the weekend, raffle selling, Artists’ Talk session, tidy‐up after Friday night, collecting money at the door, preparing name tags for special guests and many more odd jobs. We envisage that each shift would be 1.5‐2hours each. If you can help please return the slip below to the front office or email [email protected] by Wednesday, 27 August.

Volunteers for Art Exhibition 2014 Please return this slip to the front office by Wednesday, 27 August.

Yes, I would love to help!

Name: Phone: I am available on:

Friday night early

Friday night late

Saturday AM

Saturday PM

Sunday AM

Sunday PM

I am happy to help wherever I am needed

I would prefer to help in the area of

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