February, 2026

Trinity's Open Girls Cricket Team has made history competing in their first-ever Open Girls Cricket weekly competition match on Friday 6 February.

This year, Trinity joined the Open Girls division of the Independent Girls School Sports Association (IGSSA), looking to improve our already storied history in knockout competition and the team travelled to Westminster College for the match. 

Batting first, the girls posted a competitive total of 5/86 off 14 overs, highlighted by a composed and confident innings from Alyssa Keylock (Year 11) who retired on 25 and great support from Oly Smedley (Year 10) with an unbeaten 17. The pair showed excellent shot selection and ran well between the wickets to build a great partnership. 

In reply, Westminster was restricted to 5/70 thanks to an outstanding all-round team performance in the field. The girls applied consistent pressure and disciplined bowling, with Alyssa Keylock (Year 11) and Khushima Sharma (Year 8) each claiming two wickets and Kaitlyn Winchester (Year 12) claiming one. 

It was fantastic to see the team play their first match of the year in this competition with such enthusiasm and teamwork. A great start to the IGSSA season for the Open Girls.

The following Monday, the team played the first round of knockout against Nuriootpa High School coming away with an eight-wicket victory.

Congratulations to the girls on their success in their first ever weekly competition game and for being part of the Trinity College Girls Cricket Program. Special thanks also to coach Seren Hughes and co-ordinator Brad Schaper who have been the driving forces behind the growth of the program.

Source: Rupert Sapwell, Director of Sport

The 2026 Trinity College Senior Commencement Service was held on Friday 30 January in the Hewitson Theatre STARplex. The event marks the formal beginning of the school year and celebrates student leadership within our community.

A highlight of the service was the formal induction of the 2026 College Captains, Vice Captains and Prefects. Being appointed to a student leadership position at Trinity College is a significant honour. These roles are entrusted to students who consistently demonstrate integrity, service, initiative and a strong commitment to the values of our College. They are voted for by their peers and Trinity College Senior staff.

College Captains and Vice Captains represent the highest level of student leadership. Our Captains are role models for their peers, ambassadors for the College and key contributors to the life and community of the school. Their leadership involves guiding and supporting the student body, representing student voice, leading College events and upholding the standards and expectations of Trinity College with pride and respect.

Prefects play an equally important leadership role within the College. As visible and trusted leaders, Prefects support and represent all students, assist staff, contribute to College events and model positive behaviour both within and beyond the College walls. Their willingness to serve others and lead by example is central to strengthening our College community.

We are delighted to announce our 2026 College Captains, Michael Herewane and Willow Shaw, supported by Vice Captains Elsie MacGillivray and Miella Curthoys-Davies.

We also extend our congratulations to the 2026 Prefects Ash Clonan, Bailey Patterson, Campbell Fowler, Charlene Yeap, Charlotte Hately, Chiara Puccini, Eliana Girgolas, Elyse Fechner, Elyse Sumner, Hayley Gill, Jack Dexter, Kaitlyn Winchester, Kane Graetz, Kiki Ajak, Lily McLean, Mia Forsyth, Miracle Gakiza, Oliver King, Raya Hemmatzadeh, Ruby Dorian, Sabrina Barlow and Samuel Krieg.

The Commencement Service set a positive and purposeful tone for the year ahead, reinforcing that leadership at Trinity College is grounded in service, responsibility and growth alongside others. Our newly appointed Captains delivered their inaugural Captain’s Address, outlining their intentions for leadership in 2026 and inviting the College community to reflect on the theme, “What will your legacy be?” 

We congratulate all inducted leaders and thank families for their continued support as we begin what promises to be a rewarding year for our 2026 cohort.