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Newsletter 3

6 March 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

BISSA and BIPSA Swimming This week the College will be represented by many students at both the BISSA and BIPSA Swimming Championships, both held in Wagga. These students were chosen to represent the College following their strong performances at the College’s Junior and Senior Swimming Carnivals. I was thrilled with the level of participation at both our House carnivals and impressed with the standard of swimming on display across the age groups. It is always a great honour to represent your school in any activity and I wish all students the very best at this week’s events in Wagga. I take time to congratulate the recently announced Swimming Captains, who will lead the Junior and Senior Swimming Teams at Wagga this week. Our Junior Swimming Captains are:

- Laura Trebley and Lucas Bladwell Our Senior Swimming Captains are:

- Kira Dawson and Jacob Pargeter Good luck to all competitors and I look forward to hearing of individual and hopefully team success at both events! Parent-Teacher Interviews Over the last couple of weeks the College has been conducting its initial parent-teacher interviews for students in Year 7 and across our Junior School years. These opportunities to meet and discuss the progress being made by our young people are very important and a reflection of the value the College places on the partnership between home and the school.

From the Principal

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2 Newsletter 3, Week 5, Term 1 6 March 2015

I do hope that these conversations have been both encouraging and productive. Whilst the 2015 academic year is still quite young, it is really important for teachers and parents to be proactive about their communication with each other if we are to achieve the very best outcomes for all students. Date Changes for Senior School Athletics Carnival and Parent-Teacher Interviews The Senior School Athletics was scheduled for Monday 9 March. Unfortunately, we have been notified by Albury City Council that the upgrades to the athletics track will not be completed by this date and we are in a position where an alternative date for this event needs to be found. Albury City have supplied us with a very restricted list of dates and thus the Senior School Athletics carnival will now be conducted on the first day of Term 2, Monday 20 April. This change of date has a flow on effect to other scheduled events and has led to the following adjustments to the Parent Teacher Interviews that were scheduled for the first day of Term 2.

Years 8 – 10: these interviews will still run as one full day on Tuesday 5 May, Week 3 of Term 2. This date coincides with the BISSA Athletics carnival. Senior school students selected in the team will be required to attend the BISSA carnival on this day, while for all other senior school students there will be no school. The interviews will commence at 8.00am and concluding at 7.00pm.

Year 11 interviews will now be conducted on the same evening as the scheduled Year 12 interviews: Wednesday 13 May. Note the starting time will be 3.15pm until 8.00pm

Both of these Parent Teacher interviews will operate on 8 minute timeslots and booking codes for both events will be published in the next newsletter. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these alterations. First Meeting of new School Council One of the unseen changes of being a member school of the Anglican Schools Commission effects the governance of the College. The governing body of the College up until the end of last year was known as the Trinity Anglican College Board; from this year, this group of dedicated volunteers is known as the School Council and they continue to work in advising and supporting me as Principal and my Executive in the management of the College. The Council still maintains significant local autonomy and will continue to approve the College’s annual budget, set tuition fees for the up-coming year, advise on capital requirements to cater for the continued growth of the College and do important work in ensuring that the College is compliant with all sorts of legislation. The Council plays the leading role in the employment of the Principal and assists with the selection and appointment of other key,


senior roles. Importantly, the Council will continue to play a significant role in setting the strategic direction of the College and ensuring that it is true to its mission and values as a values based school in the Anglican tradition. Last week the new Council met for the very first time. The vast majority of members of the Council have remained on from the Board and therefore are very familiar with the circumstances and prospects of the College. The first meeting saw the election of a new Chair and Deputy Chair and I am pleased to advise the College community of these office bearers and the make-up of the new Council. Chair Dr Ron Bailey Deputy Chair Mrs Alice Glachan Members: Mrs Anna Coughlan Mr Peter Cerexhe Fr Arthur Martin Mrs Christine Nesbitt Rev’d Peter McKeague Mrs Fiona Elgin and The Rev’d Peter Laurence (CEO of the ASC) I look forward to my continued work with this group of loyal and committed professionals. Although The Rev’d Peter Laurence has not been part of the previous College Board, I have had a lot to do with him over the last few years and he brings enormous experience and relevant skills to the College in this role. I have worked through the good times and the challenging times with most of the Council and know that they are entirely committed to producing the best possible outcomes for the students, staff and parents of the College! I take this opportunity to place on record my thanks to the Chair of the College Board, Prof Julia Coyle for her work in leading the Board last year. As we prepared for the move to the ASC the agenda for the Board and College was immense and Prof Coyle did a wonderful job in this context. For professional and personal reasons, Prof Coyle was unable to continue as a member of the new School Council, so I do thank her for work as Chair in 2014. Thanks, Julia!

Steven J O’Connor Principal

Student academic competitions are a feature of the calendar for many of our students. Trinity

students have an excellent record in performing well in these competitions and students are

From the Deputy Principal


encouraged to enter one or more of the competitions available. The nomination form that is

part of this newsletter. To enter you need to fill in the nomination form and return the form

(without payment) to your child’s Pastoral Care Tutor/Classroom Teacher. The entry amounts

will be included as part of your Term Two Student Accounts.

Students can test themselves against other students of the same age, from different schools

and from different parts of Australia by entering all or some of the student academic

competitions on offer. These competitions are for students in Years 3 through to 12.

Please check carefully the age group for the competition is appropriate for your child. The

nomination form should be returned with the student’s name and year group by Thursday

March 26. As these competitions have strict rules associated with closing dates no

nominations will be accepted after this date.

As the dates of the competitions approach the staff organising the competitions will advise

further details to those students who have entered.

It is important that all students are punctual to all lessons and events, this includes being on

time at the start of the school day. A central part of ensuring a student’s day goes well is how

well it starts. A punctual start to the school day helps the student to organize themselves,

think about the equipment they need for their lessons, have a little down time to mix with

their peers or even for Senior school students to use the Library (which opens at 8.00am) to

complete some study time.

Conversely students who are late are often disorganized, flustered and more prone to making

errors. The school day starts at 8.45am when students are required to move to their

classrooms or their lockers and gather their equipment for Pastoral Care Group and periods

1 and 2. Being on time and ready for the tasks ahead is an important life skill and we strongly

encourage all students to learn this skill whilst at Trinity.

At times punctuality or lack thereof, at the start of the day, is out of the control of some

students who are bus travellers. However, for the majority of our students, being on time is

possible with a little more organization and intensity in their morning routine. I ask parents

for your cooperation in ensuring your children arrive at school on time.

Along with the many pastoral and social benefits of being in attendance at Pastoral Care

Group, this time of the school day is important part as many notices, information and


schedules are disseminated during this time. Students who are regularly late also miss

important information about events and activities, resulting in them not being present at

scheduled meetings or receiving or return forms etc.

It is also very important for a host of different reasons that we know where our students are

at any given time. Thus it is vital that if a student arrives after 8.45am in the morning, that

they sign in at the office and equally important, if they are leaving at any time, other than the

normal end of school, that they are signed out by the adult who is collecting them. Also done

via the office.

Please assist us by ensuring that when parents arrive to collect their child from the College,

you present at the office first, before collecting your child from their classroom or meeting

them at the office at the pre-arranged time. Then the student signs out as they are leaving

the College.

Peter O’Neill Deputy Principal

This is your life

‘What is the best thing to do in the short life that God has given us? … Enjoy eating, drinking

and working hard. This is what God intends for us to do.’ Ecclesiastes 5:18 CEV

It’s easy to let your eyes drift off what God’s given you and find yourself fixated on someone

else’s lot. Surprisingly, God has a lot to say about this idea of contentment with your own lot

in life. In fact, the writer of Ecclesiastes lays out how God’s given you opportunities to find

joy and let it bubble out of every corner of your life, even the dark ones. Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

(NKJ) says: ‘It is good and fitting for one to eat and drink, and enjoy… for it is his heritage.’

But when you are struggling to find that contentment and basic happiness in life, there’s a

tendency to be envious about what other people’s lives look like. Somebody else’s life

suddenly becomes much more appealing and seems all rosy-glow wonderful. This makes us

susceptible to extremes in perspective. One myth, the ‘forever myth’, tells you your own

situation will never improve. Another, the ‘never myth’, says if things get any worse you’ll

never be able to handle them. Both are distortions. Contentment with your life comes from

the hands of the God who deals out enough for today.

From the College Chaplain


Think over things in your life that you may take for granted: a great friend, listening to music,

sports or the taste of your favourite meal. God has made them all for your appreciation; they

are signs that he is with you. If you’re going through some tough times, remember that they

will pass, and that God’s with you all the way (Isaiah 41:10).

Rev Lee Weissel College Chaplain

Year 10, 11 and 12 Assessment Tasks

Across all courses in Years 10, 11 and 12, students have received assessment schedules that

provide an overview of the assessment tasks in that subject for the year. We are reaching

that part of the term when students will be receiving notifications about specific assessment

tasks that will be falling due over the coming weeks.

Please encourage your daughter or son to talk to their teachers so as to clarify any queries

that they might have about the content or structure of tasks. The submission of drafts is a

very valuable process and allows students to test their understanding before the task due

date, and I encourage all students to adopt this practice as part of their study regime.

If a student is unable to submit or sit an assessment task because of illness or mishap, please

contact the Director of Studies, Ms Kym Armstrong, or the Head of Senior School, Mr Malcolm

Thomas, as soon as is practicable.

Year 12 Mid-Course Exams

The Mid-Course Exams take place across Week 7 of this term from Monday 16 March to

Friday 20 March for our Year 12 students. The Mid-Course Examination Timetable has been

distributed to Year 12 students, and it is also available via the College website. It is heartening

to see so many of the students respond to this next set of challenges with determination and

focus. We are looking forward to seeing them strive to achieve personal bests.

Disability Provisions for HSC Examinations

The Board of Studies offers special consideration for the examinations of students who are

experiencing significant disadvantage because of conditions that impair their ability to

perform in the examination setting. In order to access this consideration, students must

From the Director of Studies


undertake an application process. Students who think that they might be eligible are

encouraged to speak to me. Parents are also invited to contact me to discuss this process.

Please contact me if you have any queries about these matters.

Kym Armstrong Director of Studies

Essential Learning It is always interesting to have discussion time with students. Recently in a class, after discussing who we really are, the students asked some questions. Initially these were relatively simple and had factual responses. How old are you? What is your favourite colour? How many brothers do you have? Then a students started to ask questions that created some head turning. The lesson then turned a little as students were allowed to ask any question rather than one that related to individual responses. What does God look like? Why do we think? When did time start? These are an essential part of inquiry and learning. These are the questions that really open the doors to deeper understanding. I write this after talking with some parents about questions asked of them that they do not have answers for, at present. Knowledge is very important to enable us to formulate opinions, make good decisions and give us a sense of meaning. Wisdom is part of the search for deeper meaning. So, as parents, it is really important to encourage these essential questions. We may not have the short answers but the discussion that will ensue is a great learning moment for all. Assembly Awards It is always great to welcome parents to the Assembly to celebrate with their children when awards are presented. We have allocated an area (in the first Bay, toward the floor) where parents can sit. We also encourage photographs and hopefully the classes will be released in time to allow for family photos. Kwaya The African Children’s Choir will be at the College in Week 1 of Term 2. They will be billeted out during their stay with families of the College. The Choir and their entourage will be at the Albury Campus on Friday, 24 April presenting a workshop for students and then on the Monday, 27 April at the Wodonga Campus for workshops. The choir will then perform on the Monday Night at the Wodonga Campus. This is a very exciting venture for the College. Please see the flyer attached that explains the event. I will be sending home letters with students to seek help with the billeting of the Choir and their helpers/teachers.

From the Junior School


Parent Helpers The College greatly values the help offered and proffered by Parents. The second Induction

evening will take place in week 6 on Thursday 12th of March in the Library starting at 7pm.

School Shades (sun glasses)

Recently the College was approached by a company to offer school sunglasses. The Junior

School staff are looking at the options and the science behind this approach.

Some dates for the diary

Friday, 6 March: BIPSA swimming

Friday, 6 March: Clean up Australia Day

Friday, 13 March: Ride to School Day

Monday, 16 March: Years 3 and 5 World of Maths

Steven Armstrong Head of Junior School

Zokky Visits the Wodonga Campus

With much excitement Zokky and his side-kick, Jackaroo Geoff, dropped in to say G’day last

Friday. His tight schedule meant that the travel arrangements were required to be via

helicopter. The students and

teachers were enthralled to see his

helicopter complete a flyover of the

campus before landing on the oval.

Zokky then joined the students and

teachers on the basketball court

where Jackaroo Geoff spoke of the

importance of finding a cure for

cancer. The fly-in visit resulted in

the Wodonga students being

included in the promotional

campaign for this very worthy

cause. The World Premier Launch

of Zokky’s CD and DVD, and a fundraiser for the Albury Cancer Centre, will take place at the

Albury Regent Cinemas on Saturday 7th March, at 10.30am. Everyone’s invited.

Wodonga Campus News


Junior School Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to all the Year 3-6 students who participated in last Tuesday’s Swimming

Carnival. The students demonstrated much enthusiasm and persistence in completing their

selected races. After the concerning thunder storm the night before, the weather turned and

we were blessed with perfect swimming weather. A great day was had by one and all.

Year 1 and 5 Buddies

The Year 1 and 5 Buddy Program is in full swing. The program is designed to build

relationships by bringing the younger and older students together to compete meaningful

learning experiences. The Year 5 Buddies act a big brothers and sisters to the younger

students inside and outside the classroom. During the last meeting the students shared a

favourite story.

Grandparent’s Day

Grandparent’s Day is fast approaching. This very special event is being held on Wednesday 1

April commencing at 9.15am and running through to 11.15am. The students always look

forward to this important occasion, where they can show their grandparents or special guests

the work they have done in their classroom. Correspondence regarding the day will be sent

home shortly including a reply slip indicating the number of guests that may be attending.

Can I ask families to please return the form in a timely manner so we can organise morning

tea on the day.


Labour Day – Public Holiday

Please be aware that due to the Victorian Labour Day Public Holiday there are no classes on

Monday 9 March.

Upcoming events:

Friday 6 March Friday 6 March Clean-Up Australia Day (PE Uniform and gloves)

Monday 9 March Labour Day Public Holiday – no classes at Wodonga

Tuesday 10 March Wodonga Book Fair, concludes Wednesday 18 March

Wednesday 11 March Wodonga Campus Farewell to Karen Phillips

Friday 13 March Year 5/6 Windsurfing Excursion to Yarrawonga

Wednesday 1 April Grandparents’ Day, 9:15am-11:00am

Thursday 2 April End of Term Assembly, 11:50am

Monday 20 April Term 2 Classes commence

Friday 24 April Cross Country, Years P-6, 12:00pm (buses depart 11:15am)

ANZAC Day Service, Albury, 2:10pm

Saturday 25 April ANZAC DAY Dawn Service 5.45am, Woodland Grove. Marching in

the Memorial March to step-off at approximately 10:40am, form

up in Havelock Street at 10.15am

Chris O’Loan Head of Wodonga Campus

One of the initial focus areas in Year 9 has been on leadership; what is it? What skills are

evident? And how can I improve my own leadership? Students have explored this idea in

Pastoral Care and through Yr 9 Assemblies. Last week was the opportunity to demonstrate

leadership in a practical way. Firstly, a number of students assisted with enthusiasm and

competence at the Junior School Swimming Carnival and the students can be pleased with

their efforts. I also thank them for their willingness to be involved.

Our first major event for the year was a 3 day Outward Bound experience in Tharwa,

Canberra. For many this will be something that will be remembered for a long time with the

experiences and achievements of all standing out. It was very encouraging and rewarding to

see the students approach this experience with a positive, and amazingly supportive

approach. Students spent their time away in small groups, with a teacher, and staff from

Outward Bound. The group that I had the privilege of being with demonstrated leadership in

Year 9 News


so many ways, especially the way that they rallied around, supported and encouraged each

other throughout the various challenges. For me, it was challenging at times, but so

rewarding to see the growth in students’ confidence and trust in each other develop. I also

enjoyed the strong sense of community created within our group around cooking, sharing

meals and just generally looking out for each other.

Applications for the Yr 9 Leadership Group are being finalised and these students will be

acknowledged in coming weeks. As our vision for 2015 says; Be the Change-Challenge,

Discover, Experience and Grow.

Glenn Mancer Director of Year 9 Program

Basketball

Thank you to all basketball members for the commitment shown by attending our inaugural

basketball camp last weekend. Students worked on drills which assisted them to develop in

areas their coaches had identified. The weekend also supported the coaches’ clinic that was

run prior to the camp. I’d like to acknowledge and thank Mr Bobilak and Macgregor Cameron

for giving up their weekend to share their expertise. Our Under 10 teams enjoyed the

opportunity to look up to ‘Big Mac’.

Netball

The College 13 and 15 Years Senior School girls who would like to play for the College will

have the opportunity to begin pre-season training over the next week. These girls will train

in the Multi Purpose Hall up to the end of the Term before trialling for one of the College

teams. These teams will play in the Albury Netball competition which will be played

throughout Terms 2 and 3 at JC King Park.

Sporting News

Congratulations to the following Trinity students who all have achieved wonderful results in

their chosen sport:

Olympia Achillea won the 12-13 Years Girls Kata in the Victorian State Championships in

Melbourne last weekend. She will now go on to represent Victoria at the Australian National

Championships in August to be held in Adelaide.

From the Director of Sport & Co-curricular


Well done to the College students who played in the Tigers under 10 indoor soccer team

grand final this week.

Trinity was proudly represented by many College students who competed in the City 2 City

Fun run on Sunday, 22 February. A special mention to Year 11 running partners Caitlin Bishop

and Sean Nielsen. Caitlin finished 13th in the open women’s and Sean finished 10th in the open

men’s.

Congratulations to Wodonga student, Darrah Andrews, who recently competed in the

Regional Track and Field Championships in Bendigo. Darrah was very busy and successful,

achieving second place in long jump, 70m sprint and 80m hurdles, and first place in the 60m

hurdles. Her outstanding result now means that she will compete at the State Track and Field

Championships in Melbourne.

Junior School Swimming Carnival

As always, the Junior School Swimming Carnival was a big success. Students competed

enthusiastically in a range of events, earning well-deserved points for their Houses. Even the

exhaustion of swimming in multiple events did not deter their spirit and they eagerly cheered

on their House mates in many tight-finishing races. The enthusiasm of each House was

encouraged by the fine leadership of the House Captains and Vice Captains!

Well done to Hoffman who were crowned the Junior School Champion House. Their result

was the culmination of many fine individual results, but more importantly, a superb team

effort.

Our thanks must go to the Year 9 Leaders who assisted throughout the day. Their leadership,

initiative and support ensured the day was a success.


Age Champions and Runner-Up Age Champions

Place Girls Under 9

Years Girls 10 Years Girls 11 Years

Girls Under 13

Years

1st Heidi Gay Ava Conway

Alice Male Paige Shirley Laura Trebley

2nd Bridie

Geraghty

Penny

McEachern

Imogen

Murray Hilary O’Connor

Place Boys Under 9

Years

Boys 10 Years Boys 11 Years Boys 13 Years

1st Callum Cooper Lachlan Elgin George Flanagan Lucas Bladwell

2nd Odin Cooper Tom Ferguson Duncan Sparkes Alexander Jacobs

Records

Hoffman

Lachlan Elgin George Flanagan Alice Male

Boys 10 50 Free

Boys 10 50 Back

Boys 10 50 Fly

34.55

45.49

52.71

Boys 11 50

Back

51.4 Girls 10 back

46.33

Paige Shirley

Girls 11 50 Back 43.81

Petts

Callum Cooper Heidi Gay Imogen Murray

Boys 8/9 50 Free

Boys 8/9 50 Breast

Boys 8/9 50 Back

Boys 8/9 50 Fly

42.81 Girls 8/9 50

Free

48.62 Girls 11 50

Breast

48.24


Rosborough

Bridie Geraghty

Girls 8/9 50 Breast

Girls 8/9 50 Back

Girls 8/9 50 Fly

1:05.46

59.11

1:07.02

Nash Clark Director of Sport & Co-curricular

Albury Steamers Rugby 7’s

On Friday, 27 February, three teams from Trinity College competed in the Albury Steamers

Rugby 7’s Gala Day, held at The Scots School Albury. All boys had a fantastic day and enjoyed

some competitive 7’s Rugby against other schools from the Albury Wodonga area.

The Year 7/8 team had a fantastic tournament and showed competing schools that they will

be a force to be reckoned with in years to come. They persevered through the group stages,

with a draw against Xavier 2nds, a narrow 7-5 loss to Scots, and a resounding victory over

Albury High School.

In 32 degree temperatures, the Year 7/8 team got their revenge over Scots after their narrow

loss in the group stage, running in five tries to nil in a 31-0 victory in the semi-finals. In the

final, the boys played their hearts out against a skilled Xavier 1sts team. Unfortunately,

despite a late comeback, the Year 7/8 boys went down 10-15 to finish runners up in their

competition. A special mention goes to Mitchell Scott who received a Best and Fairest Award

for the Year 7/8 competition.

The Year 9-10 boys entered the competition as underdogs due to their lack in size and

experience compared to the other schools in their division. However, what they lacked in

size, they made up for in sheer grit and determination. The boys had a fantastic 15-5 victory

over Xavier in their first game, followed up by an impressive victory over Albury High School

2nds.

Champion House

1. Hoffman

2. Petts

3. Kelton

4. Rosborough

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540

389

368


Despite a defeat against Albury High School 1sts in their final group game, the Year 9-10 boys

went into the semi-finals with confidence against an experienced Xavier High School. The

boys put in a valiant performance and managed to score two tries, however this was not

enough as Xavier ran out 15-10 winners.

The Year 11 boys’ team had a difficult opening draw against Wodonga Secondary College.

The boys played a physical game against a determined opposition and despite losing the

game, gained confidence for their second encounter against Albury High School. This

encounter was another physical affair with the boys losing a very competitive encounter.

Despite a difficult tournament for the Year 11 team, they had a strong victory over The Scots

School in their final game running in 4 tries to 3.

A big congratulations to all the boys for such a spirited effort. The teamwork and

determination displayed during the tournament was fantastic and I know that the boys will

be eager to improve for next year’s tournament. Thank you to Mr Armstrong and Mr

O’Connor for their support throughout the day.

William Muir Science Teacher


What would you call a Blue Tongue Lizard?

Here are Year 7’s 10 most popular thoughts:

1. Barry 2. Bob 3. Bluey 4. Pinkie Parkin 5. Tilly 6. Louie 7. Lizzy 8. Lucy 9. Larry 10. Boris

Several students have been busily researching the preparation of a habitat suitable for a Blue

Tongue taking into consideration lighting; heating; handling; hygiene; and feeding

requirements and are pictured here with teacher, Mr Muir.

Science News

Preparing the Tank

Barry’s arrival & welcome!


Barry lives is a very cosy tank situated in the Science room. His name is an abbreviation of

the Wiradjuri name for blue-tongues – Baryugil.

Ken Larsen Head of Science

It has been a busy time in the Performing Arts Department in recent weeks, along with many

classes and rehearsals students have also had the opportunity to learn from some practising

professionals. A number of Music Ensembles have worked with Jacki Cooper and John

Morrison in a series of workshops and masterclasses. Jacki worked with the cast of Hairspray

on projection, creating a full sound and getting that ‘Broadway’ sound when singing as an

ensemble. John worked with a number of our bands on playing as a group, listening to each

other and producing a full sound. Some students even took the opportunity to have a lesson

with either John or Jacki. The rest of the school had the chance to hear our bands with Jacki

and John in a Lunchtime concert.

Also this week we have had Mishelle Grigor from the Belvoir Theatre working with our Drama

students in Year 10 and 11. The focus of these workshops has been on developing skills in

creating and devising their own work; often of the most difficult things for students to do.

Through practical workshops students have been exposed to a number of different

techniques and approaches that will assist them in devising their own work throughout their

studies in Drama.

These types of opportunities allow our students to enhance their study and experience in the

Performing Arts. Just a reminder that Hairspray is coming up soon-remember to purchase

your tickets.

Glenn Mancer Head of Performing Arts

Performing Arts News


The homework club is open to all senior school English/humanities students to revise/work

on assignments and assistance will be available from Mrs Costa each Thursday after school

from 3.15-4.15pm.

Belinda Costa Teacher

On Tuesday, 17 February the Year 1 students participated in pancake making to celebrate the

commencement of Lent. With the help of parent volunteers the children made yummy

pancakes and completed Pancake Day activities. A big thankyou to all the parents who made

the morning possible.

Thankyou from the Year 1 teachers.

Homework Club

Shrove Tuesday


After the success of last year’s visit to Thailand, Trinity College is proposing to undertake

another Rustic Pathways trip. This year, we are offering an Outback Indigenous Service Trip,

which would see students travel to the ‘Top End’ and would involve a series of cross-cultural

and environmental service activities. These activities include service work at an Outback

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station and with Save the Children organisation based in Kununurra,

WA. Students will also have the opportunity to experience life at an outback station, visit

Katherine Gorge and explore parts of Darwin.

This trip would be open to students in Year 9 and above and will be accompanied by Gemma

Fleming and Angela Nevin-Lewis. The proposed trip will occur on Tuesday, 30 June to

Saturday July 11th and will cost students $3,295.

Rustic Pathways – REAL Outback Australia


Further details will be outlined at a Parent Information evening on Tuesday March 10th, in

the MPH at 7pm. Attendance at this information night is a requirement for those wishing to

attend this trip. Please contact Angela Nevin Lewis or Gemma Fleming if you have any

questions or concerns.

Angela Nevin-Lewis HSIE Teacher

Well done to all the students, parents and staff who volunteered on Sunday March 1 to do

their bit to help look after our local environment. Nearly 30 members of the College

community headed down for a two-hour clean-up session at Thurgoona Plaza and it was

great to see smiles on so many faces when tasked with such a dirty job.

Just some of the ECOA volunteers with a portion of the rubbish collected.

Winter uniform orders are now due. If there is anyone still wishing to place an order, please come and see me this week, or alternatively you can reach me by email on [email protected]

Cathy Katsoolis Uniform Shop Manager

ECOA Clean Up Australia Day

From the Uniform Shop



National Ride to School Day, an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle, reduce the stress of traffic congestion, leaving the car in the garage for a morning, reducing greenhouse emissions and beginning the school day with energy. Junior School students and parents are invited to join the peloton as it winds its way over 10,000 metres to the College on Friday 13 March 2015. This year we will have two bunches taking on the ride; • Kindergarten to Year 3 students who can depart from Titanium

Ct, north of the Fallon Street Bridge or from the meeting points closer to the College, a maximum of 5 km.

• Year 4 and above who can depart from Amatex Street, East Albury, or from the meeting points closer to the College, a maximum of 10 km.

As the group rides along, we will stop briefly at meeting points as outlined below. These meeting points allow for students who live a significant distance from the College and those with littler legs, to participate in the fun. The map over this page, outlines meeting places, times and distances from the College. The entire ride will be on the designated bike path with supervised road crossings to maximise safety. On arriving at the College, students who rode their bikes will have the opportunity to: • 8:20 – 8:30am Enjoy a cold snack and be in the running for some spot prizes. • 8:30 – 9:30am Participate in some bike activities on the outside basketball courts. As safety is paramount during such an event, please ensure your child’s bike is in sound and safe working order, with suitably inflated tyres, smooth chains and correctly fitted helmets. A ride with your child along the footpath, prior to the event, to familiarise them with staying left, riding with others and feeling comfortable on their bike is strongly recommended. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact; [email protected] or [email protected]

Scott Melgaard Senior School Teacher

Jarryd Thurling Junior School Teacher

Junior School Ride to School Day




The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden team has been working hard in the last few weeks

planting, harvesting and learning to cook with fresh produce. The students have learnt to

make Apple Crumble and potato and Rosemary Pizza. We have included the pizza recipe so

you can try at home.

Potato, Garlic and Rosemary Pizza

1 teaspoon olive oil

100-125mL warm water

1 teaspoon dried yeast

½ teaspoon sugar

½ cup plain flour

½ cup wholemeal flour

1 tablespoon semolina

½ teaspoon salt

Method:

1. Preheat oven 210 degrees

2. Place water and oil in a small bowl

3. Add yeast and sugar and stir until the yeast is dissolved

4. Rest dough in a warm place for 5-10 minutes until

frothy.

5. Sift flours and salt and mix in yeast mixture

6. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and leave to prove

for 10 minutes in a warm place

7. Turn dough onto lightly floured board and knead lightly

8. Oil pizza tray, sprinkle with semolina. Then with oiled

fingers spread the dough on the tray.

9. Add toppings and bake for 15-20 minutes.

This week we are topping our pizza with slices of Trinity

harvested potatoes and rosemary and roasted garlic. You

can chose any toppings harvested from the garden or in

season.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation Program


Stephanie Alexander Foundation Top five tips for a healthy and delicious lunchbox! http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/

Wondering what your family can include in school lunchboxes that will put a smile on everyone’s face? Together with helpful ideas from Kitchen Garden Schools, we are delighted to share our top five tips for a healthy lunchbox with you! 1. Think about items your family can prepare ahead, like samosas and rice paper rolls, or are quick to prepare on the day, like veggie sticks and cheese chunks. 2. Use fresh, in-season ingredients, so they’re sure to be tasty (and are budget-friendly too!) 3. Use what’s growing in your garden and can be freshly harvested - cherry tomatoes and fresh fruit are always winners. 4. Make sure that whatever delicious ingredients are in the lunchbox, they don’t go slimy, squishy or drippy before lunchtime. 5. Variety is the spice of your child’s lunchbox – get creative and mix it up.

Karla Horn

Kindergarten Teacher

Drama classes with the Sharyn Hill School of Speech and Drama will be offered for primary

and secondary students at Trinity College for 2015. Drama group workshops and private

tuition will be offered during school hours.

Classes involve performing for the stage, public speaking skills, creative thinking, and

improvisation through to character development, script work, dramatic movement and vocal

work developing confident and imaginative individuals. Preparation for eisteddfods and

performance exams is optional. Sharyn can also prepare a program to suit the individuals or

group’s needs.

There will be a come and try session on Monday 9 March for Primary students. There are

limited spaces available, so if interested you must contact Sharyn prior to this date.

For further information go to the web site: www.shdrama.com Contact Sharyn Hill: 0411 181

655 or [email protected]

Drama Workshops

http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/

http://www.shdrama.com/


STUDENT ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS

At Trinity College, students in Years 3 – 12 have the opportunity to enter Australian Schools Competitions. Students with a

special aptitude or interest in one or more of the areas listed below are encouraged to enter.

Please complete and sign the form below and returning it without payment by Thursday March 26, (to your child’s Pastoral

Care Tutor/Classroom Teacher). (Entries costs will be included as part of Term Two Student Accounts)

Please place a tick beside the competition(s) you would like your child to be entered in.

Student Name…………………………… Year Group………………

Please

Tick

Below

Year

Groups Subject Date of Competition Cost

3 - 10 Computer Skills

(University of NSW)

Tuesday 19 May $8.80

3 - 12 Science

(University of NSW)

Wednesday 3 June $8.80

3 - 12 Writing (University of

NSW)

Monday 15 June $18.70

3 - 7 Spelling

(University of NSW)

Tuesday 16 June $12.10

7 - 12 English (University of

NSW)

Tuesday 28 July $8.80

3-12 Australian Mathematics

Thursday 30 July $6.00

7 French

(ALC Certificate 1)

Friday 31 July $10.00

8 French

(ALC Certificate 1)

Tuesday 28 July $10.00

9 & 10 French

(ALC Certificate 2)

Wednesday 29 July $10.00

11 & 12 French

(ALC Certificate 3)

Friday 31 July $10.00

Signed __________________________ (Parent/Guardian) Date ___________

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