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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

mailto:[email protected]



http://www.trinityac.nsw.edu.au/


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


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).


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.


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


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


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


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

http://www.academicassessment.com.au/


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


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

http://www.csu.edu.au/parents


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.


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


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.


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.


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.


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


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).


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.


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!


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.

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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)

http://www.afalbury.org.au/


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


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

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/


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


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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