PRINCIPAL TALK
Dear Parents and Carers
104th ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE DAY
Students and staff will remember the 104th anniversary of the Armistice tomorrow from 10.45am. The Armistice brought an end to four years of hostility, destruction and despair. The return to peace was much celebrated. During World War I more than 60,000 Australians died and 156,000 Australians were wounded or taken prisoner-of-war. After World War II, the Australian Government changed the name to ‘Remembrance Day’, making it one to commemorate all who have suffered and died in war. The poem, “In Flanders Fields” written by John McCrae (1872-1918), helps us to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of service people and their relatives in wartime.
IN FLANDERS FIELD
by John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place: and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL SEEKING PARENT REPRESENTATION
Every two years, current parent representatives of the Trinity Community Council are required to face an election. Trinity Catholic College is seeking to renew and encourage membership of this important Council. Information was emailed this afternoon to each family about the Community Council election process including the timeline. If you would like to become a member of the Council, please complete the nomination form and return it to the front office. You must have your nomination endorsed by another current parent of Trinity Catholic College (other than your spouse/partner). We require four parents to nominate for the Community Council. If more than four parents nominate, an election will be held. Nominations close on Friday 18 November 2022 at 3.30pm. Completed nomination forms can be returned to the front office or returned via email to renee.funnell@cg.catholic.edu.au. Please consider contributing to the life of the College in this important parent role.
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF GOULBURN SCHOOL STRIKE DINNER
Ross Fox, Director of Catholic Education Goulburn would like to invite interested parents and students to attend a dinner to recognise the 60th Anniversary of the Goulburn Schools Strike. The dinner will be held on Tuesday 29 November 2022 at the Goulburn Workers' Club commencing at 6pm. Tickets cost $48 per person plus a booking fee. The Goulburn Schools Strike is a significant event in the history of Catholic education in Australia. The strike was coordinated and planned by Brian Keating, a local Goulburn dentist, and a group of Catholic families whose children attended St Brigid's Primary School, Goulburn. Students enrolled at the school were all withdrawn and enrolled at local state schools in the town, placing pressure on the resources available at those schools. The immediate aim of the protest was to secure government assistance to construct a new toilet block at St Brigid's to meet government health requirements. The action taken saw both major political parties in Australia eventually commit to providing government funding to Catholic and other religious and independent schools across Australia. This model of funding has persisted since, despite some reforms in more recent times. Further information is available within the newsletter.
A FEW REMINDERS
Just a reminder that two major student nomination awards are due shortly:
- Junior and Senior Sportsperson of the Year - due by Friday 11 November
- David Harrison Service to Community Award - due by Friday 25 November
Student Sporting Achievement Form 2022.docx.pdf
David Harrison Award letter to parents 2022.pdf
David Harrison Community Service Application 2022.pdf
RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS
More rapid antigen tests were distributed to all students yesterday.
2023 PLANNING
A request to any 7-11 families moving from Trinity Catholic College at the end of this year, it would greatly assist our preparation for 2023 if you would send an email to Renee Funnell, renee.funnell@cg.catholic.edu.au as soon as possible indicating your intentions along with your destination. Much of this term is spent preparing for next year and our student numbers need to be accurate. Thank you for assisting us with this information gathering.
Enjoy the weekend with your family.
Yours in faith, strength and unity
Gaye McManus
Principal