TERM 3 - WEEK 3A

Friday 5 August

• Trial HSC - Business Studies (9am) and Chemistry (1.30pm)
• MacKillop House Mass 10.30am
• Southern Tablelands Science and Engineering Challenge

TERM 3 WEEK 4B

Monday 8 August

• Feast of St Mary MacKillop
• Trial HSC - Mathematics Standard and Advanced (9am) and CAFS (1.30pm)

Tuesday 9 August

• Trial HSC - Modern History (9am) and Society and Culture (1.30pm)
• Confirmation Sacramental Program 3.30pm-4.30pm Venue: McAuley Centre
• Homework Club 3.30pm-4.30pm Venue: Library

Wednesday 10 August

• Trial HSC - Biology (9am) and Engineering Studies (1.30pm)

Thursday 11 August

• Trial HSC - PDHPE (9am) and English Extension 1 (1.30pm)
• Homework Club 3.30pm-4.30pm Venue: Library

Friday 12 August

• Trial HSC - Visual Arts, Music 1 and Legal Studies (9am) and Mathematics Extension 1 (1.30pm)

TERM 3 WEEK 5A

 MONDAY 15 AUGUST  

• Trial HSC - Dance Class (9am) and History Ext (1.30pm)
• Feast of the Assumption

TUESDAY 16 AUGUST 

• Confirmation Sacramental Program 3:30pm-4:30pm Venue: McAuley Centre  
• Community Council Meeting 5pm

WEDNESDAY 17 AUGUST

• Year 11 Visual Arts Assessment Due 
  
• Year 8 Retreat Day 

THURSDAY 18 AUGUST 

• Year 7 Retreat Day
• Archdiocesan  Athletics Carnival - AIS Canberra 

Friday 19 AUGUST 

• Year 10 Reflection Day

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 front office via phone (4821 3600) or via email absences.tccg@cg.catholic.edu.au if your child tests positive for COVID.

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

On Tuesday 19 July, Jack McEntee participated in the NSW All-Schools Open Hockey trials in Newcastle at the Newcastle International Hockey Centre.

Jack represented the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges.

NSWCCC won their first game 5-2 against NSWCIS and were narrowly defeated 1 nil in a very close game by NSWCHS.

Jack competed fiercely in both games and is to be commended for his efforts, he was rewarded for this by being selected in the NSW All - Schools Open Merit Team.

Congratulations Jack!

MANAGING AFTER SCHOOL EXHAUSTION

As we begin the second half of the school year, schedules are well and truly full, and life seems to keep getting busier. After school exhaustion is a real and common experience that many young people and their families deal with each week. Below are some tips to give yourself and your family permission to rest and prioritise wellbeing to avoid the post-school blues.

Expect an exhausted child– Especially for younger students, school is a place where they are putting a lot of effort into being on their best behaviour, so when they get home, they can lose their cool and act out. This may be tantrums, crying, yelling, or being naughty or unmotivated. Remember that this is normal behaviour, as they have spent the day working hard to follow rules, have social interactions, and concentrate, so at some point they need to let out their emotions.

Plan for downtime – School days are draining, and children and teens need to rest afterwards. When you notice a pattern of after-school meltdowns or exhaustion, try to clear their afternoon/evening schedule for the week where possible. Time for a young person to unwind is very important, so having one or two afternoons of hobby/activity-free time is recommended.

Have a healthy snack ready – Whilst young people eat and drink at school, often this is social in nature, and they may not consume enough to satisfy their needs. Having a healthy snack ready and encouraging water when they are home from school can prevent the “hangry” feeling many students get post-school.

Don’t take it personally – After school exhaustion can be tough on parents and carers too, who want to know how their child’s day was, and what they got up to. Sometimes when the child is so tired and limited in what they want to share, or they begin to act out because they are exhausted, this can be disappointing. It’s important to remember that it is not personal, and with time, space, food and rest, young people will open up when ready.

Sleep hygiene is important – Children and teens need to have healthy sleeping patterns and rest in order to avoid exhaustion. Limiting screen time before bed, having a routine, and a clean and comfortable space for sleep are important ways to maximise sleep hygiene. For more information on this – see the Wellbeing Talk article from Week 5, Term 2.  

Kimmy Murchie

Student and Family Counsellor

Just letting you know we have the following clubs operating at Trinity at lunchtimes.

Monday - Knitting, crocheting and other crafts in the OLC with Mrs Addison starting at 1:50pm

Tuesday – Animanga with Mrs McGreevy (meet in the OLC at 1:50pm)

Wednesday - Robotics Club with Mr Singh in MC1 (meet outside the McAuley Building at 1:50pm)

                   - Chess, UNO, Scrabble and other Board Ganes in the Library with Mrs Neville

Thursday – Animanga with Mrs McGreevy (meet in the OLC at 1:50pm)

Friday - Debating Club information meeting in the Library at 1.50pm with Ms Shinfield

All students irrespective of age or ability are welcome to join any or all of the groups. 

CUC Goulburn is endeavouring to survey parents and students from our community in early Term 3. The main aim of this survey is to identify key barriers to transitioning to university that young people face in our region. Please find a social tile attached for inclusion. The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete. https://bit.ly/3ylT9sb

Online Enrolments:

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

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

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