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- 2020 CALENDAR
- 2020 TERM DATES
- PRINCIPAL TALK
- CONGRATULATIONS STEPHANIE AND DOMINIC TORLEY
- COVID-19 UPDATE NO. 22
- SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS - ONLINE ORDERING
- SKILLS AND THRILLS
- UNIFORM SHOP
- MATHS HELP (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
- STUDENT LEAVE
- STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY
- SOCIAL DISTANCING
- ROAD SAFETY MESSAGES
- WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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!!!!
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
A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
May there be harmony in all your relationships. May sharp words, envious thoughts,
and hostile feelings be dissolved.
May you give love and receive generously.
May this love echo in your heart like joy of church bells on a warm December day.
May each person who comes into your life be greeted as another Christ.
May the honour given the babe of Bethlehem be that which you extend to
every guest who enters your presence.
May the hope of this
sacred season settle in your soul.
May it be a foundation for courage for you when times of distress occupy your inner land. May the wonder and awe that fills the eyes of children be awakened within you.
May it lead you to renewed awareness and appreciation of whatever you too easily
take for granted.
May you go often to the Bethlehem of your heart and visit the One who offers peace.
May you bring this peace into our world.
Amen
END OF TERM 4
Wednesday 16 December 2020
STAFF RETURN | TERM 1 2021
Staff Planning Day
Wednesday 27 January 2020
System Staff Professional Learning Day
Thursday 28 January 2020
STUDENTS RETURN | TERM 1 2021
Year 7, 11 and 12 students
Friday 29 January 2021
Year 8, 9 and 10 students
Monday 1 February 2020
A quote from Pope Francis
‘In switching on the light of the Nativity scene we wish for the light of Christ to be in us, a Christmas without light is not Christmas, let there be light in the soul, in the heart; let there be forgiveness to others; let there be no hostilities, which are dark, let there be the beautiful light of Jesus. This is my wish for you all when you turn on the light of the crib’.
Stephanie and Dominic Torley competed in NSW Short Course Cross Country Championships on Sunday 19th July at Dapto.
Steph placed 6th and Dominic placed 11th.
Well done Stephanie and Dominic!!
Trinity Catholic College
School Photography Date: 21/07/2020
ONLINE ORDER CODE: 6H4 M48 ZBX
Online Order link: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=6H4M48ZBX
Dear Parents
Photographs can be purchased by following the link above for 15 days from the day photos are taken, after which late fees/additional charges will be incurred.
Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups available at your school’s advancedorder site (follow the link above)
Important Information:
● School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school*
● Late fees/additional charges will be applied for purchases 15 days after photo day
● Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken
advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to your school for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at-
www.advancedlife.com.au/contact
The Skills and Thrills Digital Parents Showcase is an engaging and informative 20 minute video created to highlight Vocational Education and Training (VET) and the success stories that emanate from VET pathways. The Digital Parents Showcase will help parents better understand vocational pathways, including apprenticeships/traineeships and school-based apprenticeships/traineeships, and gives parents the knowledge they need to help their children make informed career choices post high school.
SkillsOne has created a free video that parents can access to learn about the following;
- Apprenticeships and Traineeships
- TAFE/ Private Training Providers
- Industry trends
- Covid-19 impacts on industry
- Funding options available (Smart and Skilled)
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) Options: School -delivered VET, SBATs and EVET
- Where to find information
- Resources and support services
Supporting this video, SkillsOne will be holding a live streamed Q&A panel discussion on the SkillsOne Facebook page on August 26 2020. Industry and education professionals will be available to answer parents’ pre-submitted questions.
HOW PARENTS CAN ACCESS THE CONTENT:
- Content will only be available for a four week period from August 10 to September 4 2020. Content cannot be downloaded or saved, so must be watched during this time.
- To participate, parents need to pre-register their interest to receive viewing information and updates at https://www.skillsone.com.au/
- Content will be free for parents
- Live Q&A Panel discussion on August 26 (evening) on SkillsOne Facebook
- Parents can pre-submit any questions to do with careers/ industry to info@skillsone.com.au
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
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
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