Newsletter No. 25 – Tuesday, 20th August 2019

Our Vision: Inspired by Jesus, We Make a Difference

This week, Parent Teacher Student interviews will be conducted at school, a wonderful opportunity to enhance the vital partnership between teachers, students and parents.Both parents and teachers are passionate about the best education for children and when everyone is focused on the same goal and works together to achieve it, great things can happen. Both parties bring much to the partnership. Teachers have expertise regarding the

“None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.”

– Mother Teresa

CREATIVE CHALLENGE: Former students Darcy McCallum and Marcus Crook from social enterprise HoMie visited Trinity last week and challenged our Year 9 PBL students to design their own programs to support those in need. The workshop unearthed some creative solutions to real world problems.

partnership approach

development of skills, habits and core knowledge required and parents can offer important information to teachers on how to motivate and get the best from

their child. When we trust the expert knowledge that each partner brings to the team learning is enhanced, and

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At Trinity, we place high expectations on our students. It is hoped that this will prepare students for a world where they will need to be disciplined and form good habits which will set them up for life after school. Last Term we had a big focus on the school uniform. We encouraged students to be respectful of the school uniform requirements and we were extremely pleased with the way students responded to the call. Well done to students for wearing the correct uniform and a BIG

positive behaviours at Trinity collegethank you to the parents for supporting the school by ensuring students have access to the correct uniform.This Term a big focus will be placed on BE PUNCTUAL. At school, this means turning up to Homeroom on time and turning up to classes on time throughout the school day.Learning to be punctual is an important life skill and it is really important to form good habits early.A reminder: All students are expected to attend Homeroom. Homeroom begins at

8.48.Food for Thought: If a student misses 10 minutes per day, that equals 50 minutes per week, 1.5 weeks per year and nearly half a year of schooling over 13 years.If it’s more time than that you can multiply it out.That’s a significant chunk out of learning opportunities each day, week or year.And please note that your child’s best learning is at the start of every day so that’s when every minute counts!

Key Dates• Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews Thursday, Aug 22 (No

classes) Please log in to PAM and book your interviews

• Ski Trip Aug 25-30• Year 8 and 9 2020 subject selections due Aug 30• Year 7 Immunisations Sep 3• Father’s Day Sep 7• Top End Tour Sep 13• Footy Fever Day Sep 20

TRINITY COLLEGE CALENDAR ITEMS

From Page 1improved outcomes can be achieved. When parents and teachers come together to share knowledge and expertise, it can be a huge support to the learning that occurs in the classroom. By working together, we can support the student in developing good study habits and consolidating and extending on the learning achieved each day. Some strategies for improved learning outcomes may be setting aside a suitable space for homework, removing distractions such as phones or devices when not required, taking an interest in student learnings such as in Maths Pathways or IXL progress, discussing what is happening in Science or the schoolyard, encouraging reading each night and making sure children have a good night’s sleep. These building blocks put in place by parents value the daily learning in the classroom and support the positive partnership with their child’s teachers. The Parent Access Module (PAM) is a vital part of the partnership which enables parents to keep track of what is happening at school in classes and

assessment. Regular monitoring of PAM helps to support the development of the learning partnership between home and school. Should you have any queries regarding clarification of tasks, your first point of contact should be your child’s teacher. We are all accountable to the learning partnership and we each play an important part as we focus on our common goal – developing great learners.We encourage parents to keep us in the loop when things are happening in your child’s life or if you have a concern about what is happening at school.We urge you to work on developing partnerships with your child’s teachers so that the school experience can be positive, informed and focused on getting the best from your child. Log in to PAM to access your child’s interim report (released Friday 16th August) and book interviews with teachers for our Parent – Teacher – Student Interviews this Thursday 22nd August 10am – 7.30pm. Please contact Reception if you have any difficulties with PAM log in. If you

have any qaueries or require assistance with PAM there will be a PAM help desk available in Tuck wing during interview times. Staff unavailable this Thursday include Mrs. Barclay and Mrs Hughes who will welcome your contact when they return from leave and their conference respectively. Part-time staff have availability for only some of the day – please make appointments through PAM.There is a table set aside for each teacher at the interviews and if the teacher is unavailable, please write your details on the sheet provided, in order to be contacted at a later date.Alternatively, feel free to contact the teacher directly via email to arrange a time to meet or discuss your child’s progress. We are looking forward to extending productive relationships and great learning for your child. Together, inspired by Jesus, we make a difference. Libby Ryan Director of Learning/Acting Deputy Principal

partners in education‘Together, inspired by Jesus, we make a difference’

Colac Otway Shire is doing footpath extension works in Hart Street next week.Please be aware that Hart Street between Irrewillipe Road and Ricstan Court will be closed between 9am and 3pm from Monday, August 26 until Friday, August 30.The closures have been arranged to avoid school drop off and pick up times.

Road closureson Hart Street

Trinity CollegeVision/MissionOur Vision

Inspired by Jesus, We Make a Difference

Our MissionTo make a difference through:• Nurturing respectful and safe relationships in a Christian environment• Challenging all to be creative and passionate learners • Inspiring a sense of justice, compassion, empathy, curiosity and resilience

Our Core ValuesWe value our Catholic Ethos: We celebrate our Catholic tradition in word and action

We value our Community: We offer a genuine welcome, kindness and responsibility for all

We value our Learning: We cultivate a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge and understanding

We value Social Justice: We act with hope and love to bring about a socially just world

Students, teachers and parents are now able to drop any of the below recyclable items to collection points at the student entry of Reception.Collection Point for RECYCLING.• Soft Plastics via RedCycle www.redcycle.net.au/ • Used batteries, CDs, DVDs and old phones – Council Office• Bottle caps for Envision Hands envision.org.au/target-1000000/ • Bread tags for Wheelchairs www.breadtagsforwheelchairs.co.za/See further details inside this newsletter.

New recycling options available

The Year 8 Camp to Bimbi Park will be held in the second week of Term 4, 14th October to 18th October.The camp is designed to engage students in several activities that are culturally and socially enriching, challenging and rewarding. All students are expected to attend the camp and to participate in the planned activities. A formal letter outlining details about the camp will be sent home this week. Please check your child’s bag or contact reception if you have not received this letter. Consent forms will be released on PAM in the coming weeks. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s homeroom teacher, or myself, if you have any queries.Natalie HoltYear 8 Coordinator

Year 8 CamP - Bimbi Park

Top End Tour 2019 MeetingParents and students

asked to attend

Jubilee CentreWednesday28th August

7.30 pm

Our aim is for all Trinity students to have a fully functioning device to assist with their learning. There are two important steps that can be completed at home to help keep your device in top shape.1) Recharging your device ever night: Fully charging the device overnight will help it last the school day. 2) Restarting your device every night: Computers just need a break sometimes. Restarting a device lets the computer refresh its systems and complete any nec-essary updates. Restarting your device is kind of like getting our 8 hours sleep.

Recharge and restart your device, every night!

Here's what i'm readingWe are asking our staff what they are currently reading and share that to encourage others to find a book that interests them and make reading part of their ongoing education. Thanks to Deb Parker for sharing this week as she works her way through Frank McCourt’s follow up to Angela’s Ashes. It’s great weather for reading! Students can head to the library where they are sure to find some inspiration.

Book yourinterviewsthrough PAMParent-Teacher-Student Interviews will be conducted on Thursday in the Tuck Wing.Please go online to the Parent Access Module (PAM) and make your bookings for a time with your student’s teachers.This is a great opportunity to discuss progress in the various learning areas.Students are asked to attend these appointments as there will be no classes on Thursday.A PAM helpdesk will be set up on the day to assist parents who need help.

Science bookson the shelves

We celebrated Science Week around the school last week and the library is continuing the theme.The library has some great science books available, so if that is your area of interest or if you have an assignment to do just drop in and see what they have for you.

The final session for Year 7 students receiving the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine, together with any catch-up of the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (whooping cough) or Varicella (chicken pox) vaccines that students may have missed earlier in the year, will be happening on Tuesday, 3rd September during lessons 3 & 4.MENINGOCOCCAL CATCH-UPColac Otway Shire is providing a free service in line with the Victorian School Vaccine Program to all secondary school

Immunisations on calendar in Septemberstudents in Years 10 to protect them from Meningococcal. Adolescents are at an increased risk of contacting the meningococcal disease and, although it is uncommon, it can become life-threatening very quickly. There are different strains of meningococcal bacteria known by the letters of the alphabet, including A, B, C, W and Y. In recent years, the meningococcal W strain has increased across Australia. A reminder to return your son/daughters Immunisation Card was SMS’d

out to the relevant students on Monday 12th August. If you have not returned the consent card, please return as soon as possible. For more information about the meningococcal disease, the meningococcal ACWY vaccine and how you can prepare your child for vaccination, please visit www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au or www.immunehero.health.vic.gov.au If you have any enquiries regarding this program please contact Mrs Barbara Paine of Colac Otway Shire on (03) 5232 9429.

On the 14th August the Year 7 football side travelled to Ballarat to compete in the State Quarter Final against St. Helena. It was a hard fought contest for 4 quarters in the dewy conditions with both sides getting deep entries inside 50. Brady Hall was superb all game and gave us a lot of run and attack out of defence while Tyler Lorrico was another standout booting the only 2 goals for Trinity. In the last quarter Trinity’s defence stood up under pressure and defended many dangerous entries inside 50 from the opposition. The boys holding on and winning by 3 points. This win secured a spot for the boys in the State Semi Final against Maribyrnong College. Trinity started off strong controlling the play

The Junior Girls football team played in the School Sport Victoria Quarter Finals on Tuesday, 13th August at Marty Busch Reserve in Ballarat.The girls were successful in the Greater Western region, played in Warrnambool, having wins against both Ballarat High School and Horsham College to progress through to the quarter finals. The girls were up against a tough opposition in Montmorency Secondary College.The girls fought hard but in the end, Montmorency were too good for us. Mia Parkhouse was our only scorer, who kicked our one and only goal. Stella Rice, Abbey Testa and Charlotte Leersen were stand out players for the day, giving 100%, being physical and hard at the ball for the whole game.All girls played well and played in good spirit. The final score was Montmorency Secondary College 9.8.62 def Trinity College Colac 1.0.6 .

Junior girls contest footy quarter finals

A few words from Abbey Testa:“Today was an energy consuming yet very fun day; we played our hardest for the whole game as well as having loads of fun. After the opposition kicked 4 goals in the first quarter our heads were still held

high. Mia kicked our first and only goal in the third quarter. By the fourth quarter we were out there just to have a good time with our fellow teammates and a few laughs as we tackled awkwardly, but we were still having a crack”.

but costly skill errors made it hard for our forwards to get clean use of the ball inside 50. Maribyrnong made the most of their opportunities in front of goal getting out to a 5 goal lead before Trinity hit back in the last quarter with Jack Skinner and Billy Buchanan both slotting goals to narrow the final margin back to 22 points.The boys were a pleasure to coach. Bryce McDonaldYear 7 Coach

Game 1 vs St. Helena

Trinity- 2.4. 16 defeated St. Elina 2.1. 13Goals- T. Lorrico 2Game 2 vs Maribyrnong College

Trinity- 2.4 16 defeated by Maribyrnong College 5.8. 38Goals- J. Skinner 1, B. Buchanan 1Best players for the Day: B. Hall, T. Lorrico, J. Foster, T. Monaco, G. Melville, J. Frampton

Year 7 teamprogresses