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TERM 3 - WEEK 1A
Friday 22 July
- Pyjama Day Fundraiser - Vinnies Winter Appeal
- Archdiocesan Basketball - Tuggeranong CANCELLED
- Social Justice Liturgy at 10.30am
TERM 3 - WEEK 2B
Monday 25 July
- Musical Full Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday 26 July
- Musical Full Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday 27 July
- School Photos
- Boys Rugby 7's CANCELLED
- Musical Full Dress Rehearsal
Thursday 28 July
- School Photos
- Musical - 6.30pm
Friday 29 July
- Musical - 6.30pm
Saturday 30 July
- Musical - 1.00pm
- Musical - 6.30pm
TERM - WEEK 3A
Monday 1 August
- PASS Excursion - Canberra CANCELLED
Tuesday 2 August
- Trial HSC commences - English Studies, Standard and Advanced (9am)
Wednesday 3 August
- Trial HSC - English Standard and Advanced (9am)
- NAIDOC Mass Venue: OLOF at 10am CANCELLED
Thursday 4 August
- Trial HSC - SORI and SORII (9am)
Friday 5 August
- Trial HSC - Business Studies (9am) and Chemistry (1.30pm)
- MacKillop House Mass 10.30am
- Southern Tablelands Science and Engineering Challenge
Dear Parents and Carers
RUGBY GALA DAY
We had a fantastic day of trial games last Saturday against Canberra Grammar School, Chevalier College and Broulee. There were many supporters who came to watch the games being a truly great community event. Thanks so much to all players, coaches, managers, parents, supporters and staff. Particular thanks to Ms Sophie Broadhead, Rugby Coordinator, and Mr Jason Moroney, President of the Trinity Catholic College Junior Rugby Club, for their leadership.
YEAR 7 CAMP
Year 7 students were very excited yesterday as they travelled to Stanwell Tops for their Camp. We've had positive reports about very happy campers and look forward to more stories upon their return. Thank you to Mr Treloar, Mr Galiazzo, Mr Morton, Mr Reily, Mrs Dorsett, Ms Hart and Mrs O’Brien for being so willing to attend camp and hence allow this opportunity to our students.
REMINDERS
Year 7 and 9 students will sit NAPLAN tests next week commencing on Tuesday 10 May 2022.
2023 ENROLMENTS
Our enrolment drive for 2023 has already begun. The official enrolment period for Catholic Schools in this Archdiocese runs from Monday 2 May until Friday 27 May. If you have a child entering Year 7 next year, please contact Reception for an enrolment form. An interview will be organised once the enrolment application is received. If your friends have a child commencing in Year 7 next year, please encourage them to consider Trinity as an option for their child’s education. There is provision for an online enrolment which can be accessed through our website at the following address: https://www.trinitycollege.nsw.edu.au/enrol-online/
Happy weekend and best wishes to all our sporting teams!
Happy Mothers’ Day to all our magnificent mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and significant women in our lives. Enjoy your Sunday.
Yours in faith, strength and unity
Gaye McManus
Principal
A PRAYER FOR MOTHERS
Let us remember in prayer the work mothers do, and the life and wisdom they share with their families. Let us prayer for our mothers and for the generation of mothers before them.
You care for us O God, as a mother cares for her children. Protect and strengthen, nourish and bless all mothers of the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
TCCG STRATEGIC GOALS 2022
- To improve student learning through building teacher capacity, using data to inform classroom teaching and learning, and strengthening leadership in learning.
- To improve wellbeing (staff and students).
- To be an explicitly Catholic community welcoming to all.
Dealing with Distressing World Events
In today’s world of social media and a 24/7 news cycle, hearing about current stories and world events is inevitable. Whilst the news can bring with it messages of hope and joy, a vast majority of major news coverage on all platforms describe natural and humanitarian disasters, the pandemic, wars, and more. Watching, reading and hearing about distressing world events can cause feelings of stress, sadness, anger and anxiety, and absorbing this information can be tough, especially for teenagers. While we can’t avoid bad news, there are things we can do to make ourselves feel better about what’s going on in the world today.
Be Aware of Your Mindset – Focus on the Good
It is easy to think negatively when you watch as the world suffers from COVID-19, floods and wars. Having a positive mindset does not mean that you ignore the bad things happening in the world, rather it means that you are proactive in how you react to these events and what you do to help yourself and others. For example, try to actively look out for the positive responses that come from tragic events, for example the helpers and the people doing kind or heroic things in response to tragedies. By having a positive mindset, we foster hope in ourselves and our communities and begin to feel better about what’s happening in the world.
Try incorporating into your routine some good news articles and focus on the good. Stories of hope, love and faith make us feel better about watching the news. See below for regular good news updates:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/good-news/
https://www.thegoodnewsmovement.com/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tag/australia/
Take Action
Find something positive to do in response, so you feel you make a positive difference in the world, like volunteering in the community, or choosing to become allies with other people who might need support. If you would like to help in some way, you could speak to your local church or Trinity community and discuss what can be done. Knowing you are helping can ease stress and anxiety and give you a sense of purpose.
Self-Care
There is nothing self-indulgent about taking care of ourselves when we respond with distress to events near or far. As humans we are naturally wired to empathise, so it is normal to feel sad, and it okay to find ways to cope or ask for help. Self-care can look different for everyone and is a way to give yourself a break and breather so that you can function well each day. Some examples of self-care are going for a walk and listening to music, watching a movie with family or friends, or taking part in prayer or meditation. It is important to give yourself time every day to slow down, relax and take care of yourself. Find out what works for you and integrate it into your routine.
If you need extra support, reach out to a trusted adult or counselling support. The below organisations also provide support both via telephone and webchat.
- Headspace; https://headspace.org.au/
- Lifeline; https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or 13 11 14
- Kidshelpline; https://kidshelpline.com.au/ or 1800 55 1800
Thank you to Kimmy Murchie our School & Family Counsellor for putting this together.
Indo Pacific 2022 Tour
On Tuesday the 10th of May, the Royal Australian Navy and Defence Force Recruiting are hosting a tour of the Indo Pacific 2022 Maritime Exposition. This will be for students interested in the Navy to explore ships, visit the conference, tour the Maritime Museum and interact with current serving Navy Defence members. This is the perfect opportunity for Students to see what it's like in the Navy.
Activities on the day:
- Ship Tour
- Access to Indo Pacific 2022 Exhibition
- Tour of Maritime Museum
- Speak to current serving Navy Defence Members
- Lunch included
Further details to come once you register. Spots are limited, with one group only having 20 spots available and the other only having 15 spots available.
A bus will transport attendees from Canberra to Sydney to experience a full day of activities. This is a free event.
To register your attendance, please click link below and register by 5:00pm, Thursday 5th May or until spots are filled.
Tuesday 10th of May - HMAS Sydney
Book Parental Controls here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars?utm_content=copy1_webinar_parental_controls&utm_campaign=2205_edu_newsletter_may&utm_id=4324bb193480ecb9ad913de51d1ae046&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eSafety_edm#parental-controls
Information about Taming Technology here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars?utm_content=copy1_webinar_parental_controls&utm_campaign=2205_edu_newsletter_may&utm_id=4324bb193480ecb9ad913de51d1ae046&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eSafety_edm#parental-controls
The College should be notified of any foreseen student leave. An Application for Exemption Form is available from the College Office and is required to be completed by parents/carers and returned to the College at least 10 school days prior to any leave. Leave or travel over 10 days requires a different form; please contact Reception. If, during the period of leave, your child has assessments due they should also complete the Notification of Planned Absence form which is in the appendix of their student assessment handbook.
When your child needs to leave School early, please make sure they complete the following steps:
1. A written note signed from their parent/carer. This note can be made in the Student diary on the day of the planned absence, or on a separate piece of paper.
2. The student then takes the note to Homeroom and asks their Homeroom teachers to sign it.
3. The note must also be signed by a House Coordinator.
4. The student comes to the front office with their signed note.
5. Front office staff assist student to sign out.
6. Students wait for parent/carer to collect them.
Please note, parent or carer MUST present to the Office to collect student.
We love to hear about our students' achievements, so please feel free to send through any information about your child's achievements to info.tccg@cg.catholic.edu.au by Tuesday of each week. We look forward to hearing from you! Also, be sure to visit our facebook site!
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTrinityCatholicCollege