May, 2023

The Australian Government Department of Education would like to advise all staff, parents and guardians that it will collect certain information about the school, its staff and student body as part of the 2023 Non-Government School Census collection.

The Census provides information about the school and the number and characteristics of the school’s staff and student body during a specific reference period during Term 3 this year.

The names of students and staff are not collected, apart from the name, position and contact details of the staff member nominated as the primary contact for the Census.

Download further information here or send an email to the Trinity College Business Manager for further details.

A group of 21 students and teachers has recently returned from an exciting trip to Mâcon and Paris as part of the French Exchange.

The journey was an amazing, life-changing trip for the students, which provided incredible learning experiences. Students were able to practice their French language skills while out and about as well as with their host families, a task that required them to draw on logic, working memory and creativity to understand and to make themselves understood. The students also worked on their resilience, independence and problem-solving skills in a real-life environment.

The next exchange, scheduled to take place in 2025, will mark the 20th anniversary of this program and we look forward to marking this milestone in many special ways.

If you’d like to see more photos of the students and teachers in France – visit the trip Facebook page here.
 

With 100 riders from 32 different schools across South Australia, our Trinity riders produced excellent at last Friday’s Gymkhana.

Trinity won the Iris Stephenson Memorial Trophy for Best Secondary School on Parade and came equal third with Investigator College for the Interschool Gymkhana Perpetual Trophy.

See our riders’ points throughout the day here.

• Alexys (Year 10) placed first in the Pleasure Hack class in the Encourage Show Horse ring as well as winning the Steppingstones novelty event.
• Brittney (Year 6) placed first in the Learner’s Mount (Year 4 – 6) class in the Topsy Ring.
• Elena (Year 7) placed first in the Pair of Ponies in the Open Show Horse ring
• Evelyn (Year 10) placed first in the Pleasure Hack class in the Open Show Horse ring.
• Jana (Year 8) placed first in the Learners Mount (Years 7 – 9) class in the Topsy Ring.
• Paige (Year 8) placed first in the Best Presented Hack in the Encourage Show Horse ring.
• Sam (Year 2) placed first in the Rider (Reception – Year 3) class in the Encourage Show Horse ring.
• Zahara (Year 6) placed first in the Child Handler (Year 4 – 6) and Best Tail Rider (Year 4 – 6) classes in the Topsy Ring.

Our volunteers for the day were exceptional; their enthusiasm to help wherever needed was most appreciated. Feedback from the participating schools was positive and made all the hard work behind the scenes worthwhile.

If you haven’t viewed the video of some of the day's action on the College’s Facebook page, its well worth the look!

Thank you for your support of the students and staff involved.

Source: Leanne Trippa, Equestrian Club

During the recent school holidays students from across the College along with Chinese teachers Ms Bu and Mr Sun travelled to Singapore for the bi-annual China trip.

The trip was a great success and was a very productive journey for all participants who enjoyed eight days of exploration and cultural exchange. Highlights included a tour around the city sights as well as visits to the Singapore Science Centre and Singapore Fly Ride, Marina Barrage and Sustainable Gallery as well as the New Water Visitor Centre and a visit to a local high school

Ms Bu and Mr Sun report that everyone had a great time and all students represented the College and Australia in a positive and proud manner.

One of the highlights of the College AGM each year is the public acknowledgment of staff who have qualified for our Distinguished Service Award which celebrates 20 years of service.

On Monday evening this week we acknowledged these Trinity College and STARplex staff for their service;

Donna Brand, Monica Daju, Ian Dale, Jane Fraser, Dale Halliday, Kerrie Henstridge, Susan Philp, Jana Pridham, Matthew Skeen, Cherrie Stocks, Jennifer Stone, Joseph Sun, Kaylene Targett, Susan Twigger, Wendy Underwood and Rebecca Ward.

We also extend our thanks to current parents and College staff who attended the AGM both in person and on-line to achieve our quorum.

Last week students in the Stage Band 1 and our Jazz Vocal Ensemble travelled to Mount Gambier to attend the Generations in Jazz event. Competing with over 4500 other students from 83 schools from all states, our music students were immersed in a world of jazz unlike anything they had experienced before.

Congratulations to Andrew Newhouse and the Stage Band 1 who took out second place in their division - an enormous achievement that we were not expecting.

While the Vocal Ensemble didn’t place in the top three, they achieved the fifth highest score in a division with 27 other schools. The level of performance in the vocal division was exceptionally high, so this result is also huge and we couldn’t be prouder of the students in this group!

The feedback from the adjudicator was very positive and this group performed the best they have ever performed.

And finally, each Stage Band division selects individuals from all the schools to form a superband - similar to the All Australian AFL team selection. These selections are incredibly difficult to receive and I am so excited to report that Elyse Fechner (Year 9) was selected on trumpet for the superband and incredible achievement!

We had an amazing weekend and thanks must go to Andrew Newhouse for his work with the Stage Band and for his support of this trip and music and Trinity.

It was never about winning for our Stage Band and Vocal Ensemble but performing at their best and learning, growing and developing from the experience.

Source: Kristy Triantafilakis, Director of Co-Curricular Music

A Trinity College education can help turn a dream into a reality. While many of our students have great abilities, some may not always have the opportunity to fulfil them. The Trinity College Foundation was established in 1995 with the vision of creating a world of opportunity for students who attend the College and since its inception, every cent donated has gone towards fulfilling this aim.

The Foundation facilitates fundraising for special projects throughout the College and provides funding for ongoing scholarships as well as supports students to participate in Operation Flinders and aids students in need through the Spirit of Trinity Fund.

As current students are the recipients of past generosity, future generations depend on the continuing and vital support of current parents, old scholars and friends of the College. Funds are raised through donations, sponsorship and special events like the annual Trinity Foundation Dinner and silent auction.

Now in its twenty fifth year this annual event attracts a wide cross section of our community including parents, friends, staff, College suppliers and old scholars. In addition to a wonderful night of entertainment, guests enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner and the opportunity to place a bid for one or more of the exciting donated auction items to help raise money to support the Foundation. The 2023 event – A Foundation Glitter Ball will be held on Friday 23 June at the National Wine Centre.

If you’re unable to attend, we invite families to donate non-perishable items to create gourmet hampers that are included in the silent auction. Sweet or savoury, all items will be gratefully received including chocolate bars, chocolate boxes, sweet biscuits, savoury biscuits, crackers, coffee, tea, olive oil, nuts, olives, dried fruit, coffee, tea, drinking chocolate or any other non-perishable gourmet item. Donations can be delivered to the Foundation Office or placed in the Foundation Dinner donation box located in your school’s front office. Every donation, no matter how small, will be a big help!

The lives of the students at Trinity College has been enriched by those who have helped shape our College by giving in the past - now you can play a part in ensuring the generous spirit that helped shape our College continues.

For further information please visit the Trinity College Foundation webpage, telephone the Foundation Office on 8523 8724 or send us an email to foundation@trinity.sa.edu.au.

While many Trinity families were hunting for chocolate eggs over the Easter weekend, two current students, Georgia (Year 12) and Xayvion (Year 7) as well as old scholar Paul van der Heiden (1997) made the journey to one of the country’s premier motorcycle racing events at McNamara Park Raceway in Mount Gambier. Not only did the weekend mark the start of South Australia’s racing season it also hosted the annual Easter Cup which attracts racers from nation wide to compete at this 2.4km long circuit which boast 110 years of racing history.
 

Georgia unveiled her freshly designed #22 Yamaha R3 and put down some solid lap times in what proved to be some very testing rain-soaked conditions to qualify in the middle of the pack with fierce competition in front and behind in both the limited class as well as the hotly contested super sport 300cc category. Whilst constantly hassled by wet weather racing, Georgia battled consistently against highly experienced local and interstate riders making convincing passes at turn one and showing off impeccable top speed drafting along the undulating back straight and ended the weekend with a solid standing to the start of the season.

Xayvion piloted the MSA owned bike #7 bLU cRU to contest the South Australian Junior Cup as well as his own bright yellow #333 Yamaha R15 in the Junior state titles. Facing some stiff interstate competition in bLU cRU Xayvion qualified in position three on the grid and rounded out the weekend with a third, second, second and second in his respective races to take home second place overall. While the #333 bike was less competitive than he would’ve wished, Xayvion battled well putting down a number of PBs and reaching lean angles low enough to drag an elbow around pine tree corner.

Old scholar Paul van der Heiden continues to be a well-respected personality in the road race scene of South Australia and on track consistently rode with the front runners in the superbikes category astride his 1000cc #76 BMW. Finishing only just outside the podium positions during the state titles round, Paul was able to pull something special out of his bag of tricks for the Easter Cup feature race to take out third place whilst keeping pace with first and second and lapping a whopping two seconds faster than his next closest competitor.

With round two coming up at the international Tailem Bend circuit in July and a round in Phillip Island in September, they’re already anticipating a nail-biting season which is due to finish up at the local Mallala Motorsport Park in mid-November.

Source: Daniel Amoy