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, Students and Staff,

STUDENT LEADERSHIP 2023

Some Year 11 students are currently participating in a process to determine the student leadership team for 2023. Applicants for College Student Leadership positions must comply with all College expectations and procedures. The following process determines the student leaders:

• completion of a signed nomination form addressing particular selection criteria
• presentation of a speech at our College Assembly

• voting by Years 7-12 students and staff at Trinity Catholic College
• attendance at a panel interview with the College Executive Leadership Team

Student leader positions will be determined by the panel after taking into consideration the nomination, speech, voting, interview and suitability based on the selection criteria. 

7-10 REPORTS

The 7-10 Half Yearly reports will become available over the next two days. This semester we are moving to online reporting via COMPASS. Rather than receiving a paper copy of a student’s report, parents and carers will receive their child’s report online via COMPASS. With the move to online reporting, the College has made the decision to not include general comments at the end of each subject report. Instead, parents will receive detailed information about their child’s achievement of learning outcomes, engagement with learning behaviours and some recommendations about how their child can make further progress in their learning.

STAFFING UPDATE

At the end of this term, we farewell Mrs Helen Morgan and Mrs Kristie Miners. Mrs Morgan was relieving for Mrs Parsons this term who was on leave. Mrs Kristie Miners is moving to another employment opportunity. I will miss her enormously as we have worked together for four years. Thank you to Mrs Morgan and Mrs Miners for their service, commitment and dedication to the Trinity community.

Following panel selection processes, the resulting appointments have been made commencing Term 3:

• Mrs Renee Funnell – Executive Assistant to the Principal
• Mrs Leanne Rutherford - Classroom Support Assistant
• Mrs Beverley McGreevy – Classroom Support Assistant
• Mrs Jayne Torley – Classroom Support Assistant

Congratulations to each of them on their appointments and I wish them a very happy association with Trinity Catholic College.

WINTER CONCERT

We held our annual Winter Concert last week for the first time in the Great Hall. How wonderful it was to come together as a community and enjoy the musical talent of our students. Music warms and uplifts the soul. Thank you to Ms Lock and Mr Reily for coordinating the Winter Concert and preparing our students.

ENROLLING YOUR CHILD AT TRINITY

A College uniform and how students wear it says much about what a school may value. When a family completes an application for enrolment of their child at Trinity Catholic College, it means they are choosing a Catholic education for their child. It requires a commitment to support the philosophy, values and aims of Trinity and a willingness to cooperate in their implementation. Speci­fically it means:

• Religious Education is a core subject including participation in prayer and liturgy
• Catholic values are emphasised with all faith and non-faith traditions being respected
• Academic excellence and the acquisition of knowledge, understanding and skills are promoted within a Catholic framework.

The students are expected to adhere to Trinity Catholic College’s standards for:

• behaviour, dress and self-discipline
• application to learning and study
• participation in school activities

Parent cooperation is essential to assist their child attain these goals. Parents are expected to participate in the total life of the school including parent/teacher nights, school and parish liturgies, activities of the Community Council as well as participating in their child’s sporting life at the College. We look forward to seeing you at the College soon!

2023 ENROLMENTS

Our enrolment drive for 2022 continues. The official enrolment period for Catholic Schools in this Archdiocese has concluded however, in regional areas we continue to take enrolments, so 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 College website using the following address: https://www.trinitycollege.nsw.edu.au/enrol-online/ .

PUPIL FREE DAYS TERM 3

As you would be aware, Ross Fox, Director of Catholic Education, has provided two further pupil free days next term. Trinity Catholic College in collaboration with the Catholic primary schools in Goulburn, Crookwell and Yass have agreed to the following days: Thursday 22 September 2022 and Friday 23 September 2022. These are the last two days of Term 3. All schools were very cognisant of the need for Year 12 students to maximise their days at school in Term 3 to ensure a successful HSC outcome. 

IMPORTANT DATES TERM 3

18 July 2022 Staff Professional Learning Day

19 July 2022 Students return for Term 3 in full school winter uniform

As this is my last contribution to Trinity Talk this term, I would like to thank everyone for their good works. Staff and students have worked incredibly hard and these efforts are very much appreciated. Please remember Year 12 in your prayers as they prepare for their final term at Trinity. Please continue to keep Joshua Evans and his family in your prayers. Take good care over the holidays and as always enjoy the change of routine and stay warm! I look forward to seeing you in Term 3.

Happy holidays!

Yours in faith, strength and unity

Gaye McManus

Principal

If students are displaying flu-like symptoms at school, parents will be required to collect their child from school and have a COVID test. If students are unwell, they must remain at home. Please continue to inform the school via phone if your child tests positive for COVID.

The Uniform Shop will open on Monday 18 July 2022 from 10am - 12.00pm, and then re-open from 1pm - 3pm

“Trinity Day is on tomorrow. Students are to wear PDHPE uniform for the day… Liturgy, trivia, activities for House points, and Trinity’s Got Talent! It’s going to be a day of fun and community spirit!”

We often casually hear the term ‘perfectionist’ and picture someone who excels at their job or school, someone who is neat and tidy, or someone with a great work ethic. We may even compliment people on being a perfectionist or encourage perfection without realising the impact this can have. The reality is, there is a difference between high standards, which can be positive and motivating, and perfection, which can be unachievable and damaging. Knowing the signs of perfectionism and ways to support someone experiencing these can make a huge difference.

What is perfectionism?

Perfectionism is characterised by very high, often impossible, standards that someone expects of themselves, and the act of becoming self-critical if these standards are not reached. Perfectionists are often praised for their commitment, the quality of what they do, and their “never give up” attitude – but what many don’t see is that perfectionism can be crippling. Young people can experience perfectionism at school – and it can be related to body image, academic studies, sport/hobbies, and other aspects of their lives.

Some signs that a young person may be experiencing perfectionism include:

• Being afraid to try something because they may be wrong (e.g., not wanting to answer a question in class in case it is incorrect)
• Struggling to cope with mistakes – they may “dwell” on what you perceive as a small mistake, and may not be willing to try again after it
• Taking criticism very personally and becoming hyper-focussed on the negative (for example, losing one mark or missing one goal and focussing on that)
• Setting unrealistic goals and becoming distressed if unable to achieve them
• Difficulty or anxiety completing tasks because their work is never good enough
• Fixating on body image, fitness, health and generally never feeling good enough

How we can help

If your child has perfectionist tendencies, it’s a good idea to use the upcoming holidays as an opportunity for them to rest and create healthy habits and boundaries when it comes to schoolwork, hobbies, and anything else they may unhealthily focus on.

• Encourage and facilitate self-care and fun. Often when striving for perfection, young people can forget to do what makes them happy and can experience burnout. Remind them that it is just as important to have fun and take care of themselves than it is to achieve high standards.

• Encourage SMART Goals:
• Set priorities and realistic schedules
• Remind them that the goal is to achieve the task, not to make it perfect

• Make it known that goals can change, so can the process.
• Focus on praising effort, especially if the young person is unsuccessful at something. Comments related to their effort, rather than the achievement itself, are important as they help to decrease fear of not succeeding.
• Normalise making mistakes – if you make a mistake, use it as an opportunity to teach them about how to handle this. Try again, use humour, share your mistake – these are all examples of positive role-modelling that will help your child see that mistakes are normal.
• Reach out for help if you are worried – know that you are not alone and that your child has support opportunities at school (school counselling), and in the community (GP or mental health support). If you are worried, there is no harm in seeking support.

For more information and resources – check out this website:  https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Perfectionism

ARE YOU READY TO SHAKE THINGS UP?

Trinity Catholic College is proud to announce musicals are BACK in the building!

After a longer than usual break between musicals we are donning our Blue Suede Shoes and taking to the stage with our 2022 Musical "All Shook Up."

You are most warmly invited to see our AH-UH-Mazing cast and Crew this July.

Thursday 28 July 6:30pm

Friday 29 July 6:30pm

Saturday 30 July  1:00pm & 6:30pm

In anticipation of your support we, uh, thank you very much.  #theelvisjokeswillgetworsebeforetheygetbetter 

Tickets available via TryBooking:  https://www.trybooking.com/CASWA

Mathematics Help is held in the Library on the following days:

• Tuesday (Year 11 and 12) 8am-8.55am
• Friday (Years 7-12) 8am-8.55am

Online Enrolments:

https://www.trinitycollege.nsw.edu.au/enrol-online/

The Goulburn Mission of Mary, Queen of Apostle Parish is hosting a Christmas in July Luncheon on Sunday 24th July from 12pm-2pm at the Goulburn Workers Club.

Tickets are on sale for $50 per person for a two-course meal, live music entertainment, games and great company.

Raffle tickets are also on sale for $2 each. There are 15 prizes with a combined value of over $1000 to be won.

These are available after each weekend mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church, the Parish Office in Verner St or the Workers Club.

Meal tickets are limited, so book yours now to avoid missing the fun! There is an optional Christmas-themed dress code.

N.B. Unfortunately, lift access is currently unavailable as repairs are delayed due to COVID. We ask that you alert the ticket seller if you have access issues (for getting upstairs) or any dietary restrictions when purchasing a ticket.

We need your help!

CUC are looking to build a program that builds aspirations of young people in our local area to access university and further education. We are looking for three students and their families to represent Trinity in 1-2 consultation/community engagement events to investigate the challenges local students face in pursuing higher education. You can be a younger student with your family who thinks they might like to go but don't know how you would because accommodation or fees make it hard, you can be an older student and family who is in senior years looking at applications and where to apply to or thinking it's too difficult to aspire to because of a range of reasons. We want to hear from you!

When would these events happen? Week 3 of Term 3.

If you are interested or would like to contribute to this consultation/community engagement event, please email naomi.gill@cg.catholic.edu.au

The Rolling Disco is happening again on the 2^nd July at the PCYC after the successful youth week event!

The event is brought to you this time by the Community Drug Action Team and is free of charge, including skate and gear hire

There will be a community session form 3pm-5pm and a youth (12-25) session from 6pm-8pm

Our School Holiday Program is on again, with highlights including excursions to Luna Park and Ice Skating in Canberra

There are activities running Tuesday - Friday both weeks, with all activities starting and finishing at the Goulburn Community Centre

This program is completely free, with lunch provided on all days, and is open to all young people aged 12-18.

Our term 3 program is How to Adult, helping young people in year 10 and up to gain skills and knowledge they need to ease the transition into adulthood

This will be run out of the Goulburn Community Centre on Tuesdays, 4pm – 6pm. Contact Caitlin at Caitlin.muddiman@goulburn.nsw.gov.au for more information.

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