Dear Parents and Carers

YEAR 7-2021 ORIENTATION DAY

Finally, we were able to welcome our incoming Year 7 2021 students to Trinity last week. We had a lovely time; they are such a peaceful and calm group with lots of happy, smiling faces. The day had to be COVID-safe so parents were dropping off and collecting their children at the Addison Street Bus Stop. St Joseph’s, and St Peter and Paul’s, students were bussed in. Parents were not able to attend but we did have a ZOOM meeting with them a few weeks ago. We were not able to have our Year 11 students involved but the College Student Leadership team welcomed our new students via video. Rather than the sorting hat this year, via video, the House Captains and SRC Leaders announced our new students’ names and which House was theirs for the next six years. It was different style of Orientation to previous years but it was very exciting in a new and refreshing way. We have a great team at Trinity and my thanks to Mrs Aly Dunwoodie, Mrs Kristie Miners, Mr Chris Arnold, Mr Paul Treloar, Mr John Galiazzo, Mrs Jasmine Wareham, Ms Jen Robinson, Mrs Shelley O’Brien Ms Lauren Shinfield, Mr Mark Carroll and Mrs Suro. Thank you to Jason and Donna for their excellent work in maintenance support. Events such as this cannot occur without the commitment of our staff. We love what we do and we love doing it together. COVID did not stop us from having the best time! We are looking forward to welcoming our new students to Trinity in 2021.

VIVO REWARDS

From our Facebook page, you can see we have been holding pool parties for those students who have received 300 vivo points. Vivos are awarded to students who are ‘caught’ doing the right thing. We are focusing on catching those positive behaviors where there is respect, responsibility and learning shown along with catching those moments of true Trinity spirit. It has been enormous fun. Our House Captains have been magnificent in organising these activities. Special thanks to Ms Shinfield for making it happen ably supported by many staff members. Again, everything is a team effort.

YEAR 7-11 REPORTS

Before the end of term, you will receive your child’s report. Please sit with them and talk through the challenges and joys in their learning during 2021. Our students have worked under extraordinary pressure this year due to COVID, and I thank them for their commitment to their studies. They had to adjust to remote learning, which was a challenge for many. It has not been the easiest of years but everyone has got through it. This must be acknowledged and applauded. Congratulations to all our students on their achievements and the progress they have made.

YEARS 7-11 END OF YEAR AWARDS PRESENTATION

The end of year Awards Presentation Ceremony will be held next Monday 14 December 2020 commencing at 9.30am. Unfortunately we will not be able to invite parents onto campus due to COVID restrictions. Whilst we have returned to face-to-face College Assemblies, we cannot fit in parents as well due to COVID physical distance restrictions.  If parents would like to register to attend via ZOOM, please complete the link below. The ZOOM link will be emailed to you on Friday 11 December.

Some words to reflect upon in this Advent Season as said by a five year old who was being tucked into bed by their mother one night recently:

“Mum, love is just not something you feel, it’s something you do.

This whole earth is one big ball of family and if we all love each other

and look after each other with love, the world will be like new.”

As this is the last Trinity Talk for the year, thank you to every magnificent family for their support over 2020. It has been an extraordinary year for students, staff and parents. It has not been an easy road but with courage and determination, we did get through it together. We have a really kind and caring community who watches out for each other. Go gently into this holiday break; it is so well deserved.

May you and your families have a happy and Holy Christmas in this year of Our Lord, 2020 and may the peace of the Infant Child truly be with you every day.

Keep safe and stay well. Enjoy the season of Christmas and New Year. Happy holidays!

May God bless you and your family

Gaye McManus

Principal

Week 9

Friday 11 December

• Year 12 Mass 10.30am - 11.10am
• Year 10 Work Experience

Week 10

Monday 14 December

• College Presentation Assembly 9.30am

Tuesday 15 December

• Rewards Day - Jamberoo

Wednesday 16 December

• Last Day of 2020!!!! 

Term 4

Tuesday 13 October 2020 - Wednesday 16 December 2020

As we come to the end of Term 2, we would like to send out a gentle reminder that Year 8 students will need an A3 VISUAL ARTS DIARY for Mandatory Visual Arts in Semester 2.

Thank you.

Vinnies has launched a Crisis Appeal to raise funds for additional need due to COVID-19. Due to restrictions of operation, it has not been possible to run an appeal in the traditional manner. Vinnies are accepting donations to the appeal online or by calling 13 18 12.

The Vinnies Night Patrol Vans are still seeking physical donations of warm items such as blankets, jackets and new socks etc. If you are unable to contribute financially, you may be able to donate these items to your closest Vinnies shop for the Night Patrol. All donations are quarantined for 72 hours before being sorted. For a list of open stores, please visit the Vinnies website.

Live Streamed Marriage Seminars Sundays in June

The local Archdiocese has organised a series interactive live-streamed presentations for Marriage & Family Month immediately after the 11am Online Mass at St Christopher’s Cathedral for the next three Sundays (14^th, 21^st, 28^th June).

Listeners will be able to interact online and ask questions of our impressive line-up of international, interstate and local Catholic couples speaking at 11.45am each Sunday from mid-June. See full program at https://www.catholicvoice.org.au/marriage-family-month-june-2020/

Free Online International Catholic Marriage Summit this week

Starting this Friday, 50+ high profile Catholic speakers & social media personalities will be appearing online with their spouses to share openly about the highs, lows and challenges of married life. 

This free International Catholic Marriage Summit is the first of its kind. The instructions to the committed Catholic speakers was to ‘keep it real’.  Talk topics include finances, grief, communication, conflict and sex. It should be a great resource for any engaged or married couple. Register for free here or at https://www.joyfuleverafter.org/

Award winning Canberra wine maker Tim Kirk and his wife Lara, a Catholic marriage educator, will be speaking on the topic: “I Can’t Make You Happy”.

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.

Students should be wearing full Winter uniform including the wearing of their school blazer to and from school.

Students should return in full Summer Uniform on Tuesday 13 October - Term 4.

**All sizes of tracksuit pants are now in stock. Please note these are a more narrow fit and have elasticised cuffs, therefore students may need to go up a size.

The Uniform Shop is open on Thursdays from 3.00pm - 6.00pm. When visiting the uniform shop, you will be required to sign in.

The uniform shop email is uniform.tccg@cg.catholic.edu.au

YOU CAN NOW PURCHASE UNIFORMS ONLINE VIA Qkr!

Students can check homeroom bags for items

Qkr is an easy-to-use mobile app for iPhones, Android smartphones and tablets, that makes school payments a breeze. You can now pay for your uniforms, fees and most excursions using the Qkr! App.

Maths Help Sessions will run on the following days at the listed times from the Library:

Wednesday Morning 8am-8.55am (for Year 11 and 12 students only)

Wednesday Recess 11.10am - 11.40am

Thursday Recess 11.10am - 11.40am

Friday Morning 8.00am - 8.55am

Mental health can be a difficult subject for many, but that’s where we can help. Our community presentation, developed by experts has been designed to help young people by giving them knowledge and practical tools proven to:

• Build strength, flexibility and endurance to cope more effectively
• Learn how to refocus the mindset
• Recognise and feel good about the positives in life
• Reduce stress and worry
• Strengthen the immune system
• Improve memory, concentration and creative thinking
• Develop life meaning and purpose statements

Our free, 30 minute sessions are presented by community members with lived experience of mental illness. The presenters speak from the heart, sharing their personal story as well as our expert knowledge.

• This presentation is held completely online.

• We will provide a link to the webinar upon registration, 24 hours and 1 hour before the start time.

• This webinar requires a computer and stable internet connection.

Time: Jun 18, 2020 11:30 AM

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