From the Principal

Trinity Catholic College Lismore

the Lantern No. 5 Week Eleven Term One

Tuesday, 5th April, 2016

Dear Parents/Carers,

One of the intriguing things about being a Christian is the sense of mystery that is associated with some of our beliefs. The Annunciation is one such event, because it deals with the human nature of Jesus. We believe that Jesus is both God and human and that He was born of an earthly mother; He was conceived in a unique way, but conceived nevertheless.

The events of His conception went something like this. God needed a mother for God’s Son, someone to bear the Son of God. Mary is the chosen one. Mary is left trying to make sense out of what makes no sense, that God decided to surrender to flesh and blood but needed her help, needed her to surrender as well in order to carry out the plan.

When life throws us the unexpected, we have a choice as to how we deal with it. We can resist with all our might and anger and no compromise at any cost and resentment and “why me” attitude or we can “do an oyster”: we can accept the piece of “grit” and turn it into a pearl. After some hesitation and the seeking of more information from Gabriel, Mary’s response was, “yes”. This prompted Gabriel to say, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and God’s power will rest on you. For this reason the holy child will be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35.

“Mary’s ‘yes’ is a reflection of Christ’s own ‘yes’ when He entered the world. By the meeting of these two ‘yesses’, God was able to take on a human face. This is why the Annunciation is not only a Mary feast day but a Christ feast day as well, because it celebrates a central mystery of Christ: His Incarnation.” Adapted. Pope Benedict xvi.

When Mary answered “yes”, it did not mean she did so without fear; it simply meant that Mary was not going to allow fear to prevent her from making an important decision. A great example for us.

ENROLMENT APPLICATIONSApplications for enrolment in 2017 for all Year levels are now being accepted. If you, a family member or a friend wish to make an application you may request an enrolment package online by clicking on this link:

http://trinitylismore.nsw.edu.au/enrolment-form/.

You may also telephone our College Registrar, Ms Robyn Stuart, on 6627 6622 or pick up a package from either the SMS or SJS receptions. Please return completed applications as soon as possible to the College.

I encourage you to also attend our annual Open Night on 17th May. This commences with a family sausage sizzle at 5.30 pm prior to the main presentation in the Trinity Sports Centre (TSC) at 6.00 pm. This presentation will be followed by tours, displays and activities.

The opportunity to book an enrolment interview online also opens on this night.

ENROLMENTSI have recently become aware of a story circulating that suggests that Trinity Catholic College cannot accept enrolment applications from certain post codes. Please be aware that this is not the case and all parents are free to apply to enrol their son or daughter at the College. All enrolment applications are considered as per the College’s enrolment policy. This policy can be accessed via the College Web Site.

YEAR 12 RETREATS / YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCEWe have two year levels away from the College this week. Our Year 12’s will be on Retreat and our Year 10 will be on Work Experience. My thanks to all involved in the preparation and organisation of these two significant events in the life of our students.

DiaryTERM ONE

2016

Week TenTuesday, 5th April • Year 10 Work Experience• Year 12 Retreats• Period 3 Year 9 to see Bell

Shakespeare• Period 5 Year 8 to see Bell

Shakespeare

Wednesday, 6th April • Year 10 Work Experience• Year 12 Retreats

Thursday, 7th April • Year 10 Work Experience• Year 12 Retreats

Friday, 8th April • Year 10 Work Experience• Year 12 Retreats• 3.22pm End of Term 1

TERM TWO2016

Week OneMonday, 25th April • ANZAC DAY

Tuesday, 26th April • Feast of Our Lady of Good

Counsel• Classes resume for Term 2

Friday, 29th April • 11.56am Anzac Day

Assembly

Week TwoMonday, 2nd May • 2.00pm Year 7 to Brainstorm

Tuesday, 3rd May • 3.40pm Year 7 - 12 P/S/T

Interviews

SCHOOL ZONESA reminder to all our parents ahead of the break at the end of Term 1 that school zones remain in place for the safety of our children and families. School zones operate on all gazetted school days, which are all days the school is open, even pupil free days. School zones operate as normal until (and include) Friday 2 April and resume on Tuesday 26 April, whether students are present or not.

SANTA TERESA / SOLOMON ISLAND’S IMMERSION GROUPSOur first two Immersion groups have returned. The Santa Teresa group arrived back on 26 March and the Solomon Island group arrived back on 31 March. My thanks to Ms Kath Ellis and Mr Jesse Smith who accompanied the students to Santa Teresa and Mrs Lisa Yopp, Mr Matthew Barlow and Mr Luke Miller who accompanied the group who travelled to the Solomon Islands. Reports indicate that they had a great time. Past experience is that the Immersions are always both an exciting and life changing experience for the students. Indications are that this year has been no different.

ASSISTANT HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: HSIEMs Dana Barnsley has resigned her position as AHOD as of the end of this Term. I thank her for all she has done during her time in this role. Ms Cheryl Rawson has been appointed to this role for the remainder of 2016. I thank Ms Rawson for being willing to take on this important role.

Take care and God bless,

Brother John Hilet, fmsPrincipal

Saturday6.00pm Vigil - St Carthages Cathedral

Sunday

7.00am at the Carmelite Monastery

9.00am St Carthages Cathedral

6.00pm St Carthages Cathedral

Weekday MassesTues 5.20pm and Wed, Thurs, Fri 12.20pm - St Carthages Cathedral.

First and Third Sundays9.30am at Dunoon

Second and Fourth Sundays9.30am at Goolmangar

Fifth Sunday of the Month9.30am at Nimbin

St Carthage’s Parish Mass Times

Please NoteAll students return to school for Term 2 on

Tuesday 26th April 2016

SO THE TERM COMES TO A GENTLE CLOSE, BUT WHAT A TERM IT HAS BEEN!

This week we have Year 10 students out on Work Experience – what an adventure for them all – the reality of a working life that now extends to we are almost 70 years of age really requires them to understand themselves and how their future is shaped by the choices that they make. I am very keen to hear about their adventures next Term.

Year 12 students are attending a unique experience for the majority of society, an opportunity to go on Retreat – that time of rest and reflection of where they are in their life, their family and a relationship with God. The significance the College extends this is indicative in the time given, some three nights and three and half days. I sincerely thank all the staff who are attending in their support of this opportunity, knowing that their choice to be with your sons/daughters means they are not with their own family over this time.

Given that these two Year Groups are away it is left to Year 11 to be the oldest Year Group at the College. I have been most impressed by Year 11 in their academic endeavours. They have commenced how I hope they intend to continue, with a concerted effort in being successful learners.

In light of my upcoming absence from Monday 4th April to 28th April please contact my Personal Assistant Mrs Robyn Stuart 6627 6622 with any enquiries that you might have concerning the Senior School. I will have limited access to the Internet and will endeavour to keep abreast of any issues that need to be attended to. I have been selected to attend the Marist School Leaders Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Rome and then Champagnat country. It covers some 22 days and there are 28 participants and four leaders including Br Michael Green and Br Michael Akers. This is a pilgrimage and study tour that will bring our Christian story to life. I thank the College in its support and particularly Br John in his understanding as to why I would want to go.

Mrs Karen Davies

Assistant Principal - Senior School

RED25 Blood Bank Youth Ambassadors 2016Congratulations and SINCERE thanks to our 2016 Club Red25 Youth Blood Bank Ambassadors:

Molly Pearce Tia Caldwell Renee Szaak

The girls attended a training afternoon in preparation for their role as Blood Bank Youth Ambassadors for 2016 and came back even more enthusiastic about how important blood donations are within the community. Two years ago Trinity Catholic College were almost FIRST in the State as a donor group – something we are very proud of. However, changes to how and when people can donate – in particular students – mean we have to look at alternative ways keeping our support to this extremely important service going.

Last year we started offering a transport service for students to and from the Donor Centre (graciously manned by the Blood Bank Donor Centre volunteers). All Year 10 – 12 students have been sent an email outlining how they can donate this year via the College using this service. Because, for students between the age of 16 and 18 years old, the number of times they can donate each year has changed, we are now offering six opportunities in 2016 to donate blood using this service. The initial visit was last Wednesday 30th March and six wonderful students were our first donors for the year.

We would ask you to remember that if you, as a family member or friend of a student, donate already – or would like to, please make sure you nominate that you are donating ‘for’ Trinity Catholic College Club RED25. Every single drop counts! There are not many of us who don’t know of someone who has been in hospital and really, really reliant on receiving blood, or a blood product, to help them survive.

Our group’s blood donations will go towards the Red25 goal of achieving 25% of all blood donations needed in this country, and also help the one in three Australians who will need blood or blood products in their lifetime. Thank you! This is such an EASY and powerful way of making a contribution. You can check your eligibility to donate here Check your eligibility, take the online quiz!

Molly, Tia and Renee will be talking more about this fantastic cause at Assemblies and to the students generally. For any more information you can just ring or log onto the website! Join Trinity Catholic College and ……

Roll up your sleeves and give blood

Call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au

LIGHTHOUSE – OUR NEW LEARNING SYSTEMAt the beginning of this year, we rolled out a new Virtual Learning Environment we called Lighthouse (thanks to the SRC for name ideas). It’s an exciting system which allows students and teachers to work together through course content, collaborate and communicate as well as submit work online. In addition to innovative teaching and learning tools Lighthouse includes a number of helpful organisation tools including calendar, timetable and email functions.

Teachers are able to use Lighthouse to email parents of a class, or individual parents when needed. We have noticed though that occasionally an e-mail application is putting emails from Lighthouse in the Junk Mail folder.

We recommend you check your Junk Mail folder for emails from Lighthouse and mark them as safe so that you receive important emails that may be sent to you. If you have questions about Lighthouse, please feel free to contact me.

Ms Katie McCloskey

e Learning Co-ordinator

ANZAC MARCHThis year Anzac Day and marches fall at the very end of Term 1 holidays and the College plans to have a presence at each of the venues mentioned below. We encourage all students to make themselves available for the march and we especially invite our Year 7 and 8 students to be involved.

All students who march as a representative of the College need to report to the teacher in charge at the respective venue and have their attendance recorded. These students will be acknowledged with community service hours and earn their House some points in the Delaney Cup as well as receiving a certificate of acknowledgement.

Students who march should wear their full winter uniform so ties, trousers and stockings will need to be found. It is recognised that some Year 7 students will not have arranged their winter uniform yet so they should dress as close as possible to the winter uniform. Shoes should be cleaned and hairstyles be in accordance with College expectations. It is also suggested that students bring a water bottle and hat with them as the weather can often be very warm.

Parents of Year 7 and 8 students should receive a detailed note outlining the Anzac March proceedings early this week.

LISMORE: Meet Mr Lyon at Clyde Campbell Car Park at 8.30am for the March to commence at 9.00am and finish at approximately 10.00am

ALSTONVILLE : Meet Mrs Nicolas; Mr and Mrs Szczotko at Paddy Bugden VC Memorial in Bugden Avenue at 9.20am for the March to commence at 9.45am and finish at approximately 10.45am

KYOGLE: Meet Br John Hilet at the intersection of Summerland Way and Wiangaree Street (adjacent to the Swimming Baths) at 10.15am to commence at 10.30am

WOODBURN: Meet Mrs Barnsley at Woodburn Post Office at 10.00am. BALLINA: Meet Ms Ellis at Woolworths in River Street at 10.15am for a 10.30am start

CASINO: Meet Ms Cole in the Library carpark at 9.30am CORAKI: Meet Mrs Pascoe at the Club Hotel at 9.50am for 10.00am start

BANGALOW: Meet Mr Cartwright outside FoodworksMr John Loadsman

Assistant Principal - Middle School

Trinity College Captains host Northern Rivers Student Leaders’ Forum

Over 30 school/college captains from across the region descended on Trinity Catholic College on Friday 1 April for the annual Northern Rivers Student Leaders’ Forum [NRSLF] hosted by Trinity’s College Captains, Ellie Schneider and Isaac Goodwin.

The 2015 College Captains, Evie Sharman and Matthew Earl, inaugurated the NRSLF so that bridges could be built between local high schools. The forum also serves as a wonderful opportunity for our leaders to network and discuss relevant issues facing young people.

At this year’s forum student leaders discussed a range of issues from anti-bullying initiatives, sustainability in schools and how to work effectively with local government. Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell and State Member for Lismore Mr Thomas George joined the leaders and encouraged them in their discussions. Federal Member for Page, Mr Kevin Hogan, was an apology but sent his best wishes to all student leaders.

Our College Captains, Ellie and Isaac, along with the College Ministry Captains, Chloe and James, are to be commended for their organisation of the forum and the manner in which they chaired the meeting. Positive feedback was received from all participating schools and colleges: Lismore High School, Kadina High School, Richmond River High School, St John’s College Woodlawn, Blue Hills College, Ballina High School and Xavier Catholic College.

Mr Jesse SmithTeacher Representative – Captains’ Council

Photo: College Captains Isaac Goodwin & Ellie Schneider, Ministry Captains Chloe Adams & James McInnes with Mayor Jenny Dowell, State Member for Lismore Thomas George and school captains from across the region.

INTERIM REPORTSInterim Reports for Year 7 to 11 were emailed on Friday 1st April. Please email thughes@trinitylismore.nsw.edu.au if you have any issues with the reports not being received.

Parent Student Teacher interviews will open Wednesday 6th April. Please be aware that if your child received a Needs Improvement on their report it is imperative that you make an appointment with the Class Teacher.

YEAR 12 PARENTSThe students in Year 12 were emailed information about the HSC. If you would also like to read the advice use the link below http://studentsonline.bostes.nsw.edu.au/go/exams/preparing_for_your_written_exams/advice-hsc-exams/

CREATING INDEPENDENT LEARNERSThe Heads of Department are working on ways to encourage our students to work independently. Excessive help and support denies students of the opportunity to think for themselves. It stops them having to work through difficulties or solve problems. The message is that there will always be someone else there to do it for them. We all want the next generation to be able to communicate and to think critically, particularly given that most of their jobs do not even exist at the moment.

Mrs Victoria Nicolas

Director of Curriculum

CHILD STUDIES STUDENTS THANK TRINITY COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Guest speakers shared their knowledge and professional expertise in the area of pregnancy, birth, midwifery, nursing and neonatal care. We would like to express our gratitude to the following community members:

• Mrs Jacqui McCalman a nurse educator who presented a fascinating talk on multiple births and the special care required for triplets.

• Rachel Storman and our special little guest Thomas for bringing a smile to our faces. Rachel (ex-student) was able to share her knowledge on pregnancy, birth and care of an infant.

• Elizabeth O’Brien for giving an insightful presentation on her work as a nurse in the Intensive Care unit. Students gained invaluable knowledge about the care and specialized equipment required for premature babies.

• Rebecca Smith for giving us insight into the joys of motherhood and son Frankie for charming the students with Easter eggs.

• Mr Joe Morgan and wife Alana who brought in their gorgeous daughter Asha. The first time parents discussed baby milestones , routines and parenting philosophy.

I would like to commend the students on their curiosity, passion and love of learning demonstrated throughout the Term.

Deborah WittChild Studies Teacher

Child Studies News

Mrs Jacqui McCalman and Year 9 Child Studies

Ms Rachel Storman and son Thomas

Ms Rebecca Smith and son Frankie

Ms Elizabeth OBrien with Year 9 Child Studies

Year 9 Child Studies Students

EASTER COLOURING COMPETITION

The trend towards colouring in has been very popular at Trinity so much so that we have organised 2 competitions for students this Term. The latest was the Easter Colouring In Competition held over the last 4 weeks of Term. We had some very good entries and our judge had a difficult task of selecting our winner and runner up. Congratulations to Rosalie Bain(Year 9) for winning this competition and Anouk Smith (Year7) who was our runner up.

Mrs Denise O’Brien - Head of Library

photo : Anouk Smith from Year 7 collecting

her prize as runner up in the Easter Colouring In

Competition

From the Library

Saturday6.00pm Vigil - St Carthages Cathedral

Sunday

7.00am at the Carmelite Monastery

9.00am St Carthages Cathedral

6.00pm St Carthages Cathedral

Weekday MassesTues 5.20pm and Wed, Thurs, Fri 12.20pm - St Carthages Cathedral.

First and Third Sundays9.30am at Dunoon

Second and Fourth Sundays9.30am at Goolmangar

Fifth Sunday of the Month9.30am at Nimbin

St Carthage’s Parish Mass Times

Can you help?Each year two Trivia Nights are held for the students:-• Junior Trivia Night - Years 7, 8 and 9 – 21st June• Senior Trivia Night - Years 10, 11 & 12 - 28th June.This early note is to ask if there are any Parents/Carers and Friends who would be in a position to donate prizes to these nights. If you have a family business you may be amenable to donating a prize or two. In the past we have had Helicopter Rides, Dinners for Two, Cinema Passes, Backpacks,Caps,Sunglasses,Gamesetcdonated.Anyofferwouldbegreatlyappreciatedandwill be acknowledged on the night and in future E-Lanterns.

If you are able to help with a donation please contact Mrs Jenny Dwyer at the College on 6627 6647 or email: jdwyer@trinitylismore.nsw.edu.au.

TRINITY CATHOLIC COLLEGE YEAR 8 MOTHERS DAY MASS

& LIGHT LUNCHEON FRIDAY 6 MAY

12:10 MASS WITH YOUR SONS & DAUGHTERS ST CARTHAGE’S CATHEDRAL

FOLLOWED BY A LIGHT LUNCHEON in ST MARY’S SITE HALL RSVP: Tuesday 3 MAY TO asimko@trinitylismore.nsw.edu.au or 6627 6685

1 Dawson Street LismoreTo request an Enrolment Application visit our website

W: www.trinitylismore.nsw.edu.au P: 6627 6600

Tuesday, 17th May

from 5.30pm for 6.00pm start

Trinity Sports Centre

OPENTrinity Catholic College

LismoreNIGHT

Enrolment Applications for 2017 Available Now

On 19th March, six Year 11 students headed off to Tweed Heads at the ripe hour of 7.00 am to participate in the Rotary International Mock United Nations Assembly, commonly known as MUNA.

MUNA is a program for students in Year 10, 11 or 12 who have a passion for international law and foreign affairs. There are three delegates from each nominated country, who speak on specific resolutions through the eyes of that particular state. From refugee rights to domestic violence against women, four resolutions were harshly debated by the forty member states present. The students had to address the Secretary Chair with respect, were able to send diplomatic notes and propose amendments to the particular resolutions. Our two Trinity teams represented Norway (Scout Wallen, Sacha Walker, Sarah Buckley) and Israel (Julius Wassenas, Fern Cook, Kadi Burns).

MUNA is run by Rotary Clubs all around Australia, this particular event being run by the Tweed Heads Rotary Club. It was Trinity’s first time attending this event and we would like to extend our uttermost gratitude to the Lismore Rotary Club for sponsoring our two teams. If there is any Year 10 or 11 students who are looking to get involved with MUNA next year, I strongly encourage you to do so. It has made me more aware of international law and has increased my passion for foreign affairs. Both teams had a spectacular day and represented both Trinity and their nominated country proudly.

Scout Wallen - Year 11 Student

MUNA (Mock United Nations Assembly)

Student of the Week

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Please see Brother John at SMS Office to claim your prize - a Canteen

Voucher to the value of $5.00 that can be redeemed at either Site

Canteen.

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Tuesday 17th May 2016 OPEN NIGHT• Sausage Sizzle for families – 5.30 pm• Presentation in TSC Hall SJS – 6.00 pm• Submit completed Application for Enrolment

(if not already done)• Schedule Enrolment Interview Sunday 5th

June• View College facilities• See performances by Creative Arts• View Subject Displays

Monday 23rd May 2016 CLOSING date for submission of completed Applications

Sunday 5th June 2016 INTERVIEW DAY in St Joseph’s Site Library

Thursday 9th June 2016 FIRST ROUND OFFERS posted

Tuesday 15th November 2016 INFORMATION NIGHT (for successful applicants) Trinity Sports Hall (TSC) – 6.00 pm

Friday 2nd December 2016 ORIENTATION DAY

Application for Enrolment Prospectus Available NowVisit our website http://trinitylismore.nsw.edu.au/enrolment-form/

or Contact College Registrar, Ms Robyn Stuart, on 6627 6622

Completed Enrolment Applications can be returned to the College prior to Open Night

Dates to Remember for 2017 Enrolment

1 Dawson Street, LISMORE NSW 24806627 6600

www.trinitylismore.nsw.edu.auadmin@trinitylismore.nsw.edu.au

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