PRINCIPAL TALK
16 February 2023
Dear Parents and Carers
COLLEGE SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Thank you to our wonderful helpers at the swimming carnival last Friday. It was a team effort involving both staff and students. Thank you so much to Jasmine Wareham, Sports Coordinator, for her overall coordination of the carnival. Thank you to Goulburn Aquatic Centre staff for their assistance on the day; they were fantastic. Thank you to the Goulburn Swimming Club for allowing the use of their equipment. Congratulations to all the students on their participation in events and the fabulous community spirit. It truly was a wonderful College community event. A number of swimming records were broken as well. The Long Distance Swimming Carnival will be held next Wednesday 22 February from 3.30pm until 5.30pm at the Goulburn Aquatic Centre.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Our Annual General Meeting for the Community Council took place last Thursday just prior to the Community Council Welcome BBQ. The Council meets once per term. The Trinity Catholic College Community Council members include:
Parent Representatives
Jade Marks (mother of Samantha Year 10 and Sarah Year 9)
Melissa McKellar (mother of Ryleigh Year 9).
Angela Remington (mother of Bella Year 11, Bobby Year 9, and Monet in Year 7)
Rick Shipp (father of Bailey Year 12 and Bridie Year 8)
Teacher Representative
Lorna Sheekey
Assistant Principal
Stephen Barnard
Treasurer
Mark Carroll
Secretary
Renee Funnell
Parish Priest
Fr Joshy Kurien (ex-officio)
Principal
Gaye McManus (ex-officio)
My thanks to each Council member as they undertake their governance responsibilities for 2023.
WELCOME BBQ
Thank you to each family who was able to attend our welcome BBQ last week. It provided an opportunity for families to meet each other as well as meeting their child’s teachers. Thank you to all staff who attended as well. Again, another wonderful community event.
IMPROVED COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS
In 2023, we will continue to contact parents early in the process if there are any academic, wellbeing or behavioural concerns. If students are not following the positive behavior for learning classroom rules and reach Level 4 in one lesson, parents will be contacted. If students reach Level 4, they have been given three prior opportunities to change their behavior. Our goal again this year is to ensure improvement in student learning which includes a focus on student engagement and student conduct. It is imperative that parents and the College work in partnership to ensure the best outcomes for each of our marvellous students.
CATHOLICCARE STUDENT AND FAMILY COUNSELLING SERVICE
We have two counsellors providing a counselling service to students and families this year. Linda Schembri will be available for students each Monday and Tuesday of term. Madi Burns will be available for students on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of term. If students are under 14 years of age, parental consent will be required for students to access the counselling service. A referral link is provided within Trinity Talk. It is wonderful we can provide this service to our students and their families at Trinity each day.
Happy weekend when it arrives!
Yours in faith, strength and unity,
Gaye McManus
Principal