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

This week we get to know our Senior SRC Leaders, Maddison and Lachlan

As we are farwelling Miss Gill at the end of the term, what better time to feature her as this week's teacher!

 Name (or preferred name): Naomi

Teaching Area: VET Hospitality, Careers and PDHPE

Teaching Experience, qualifications, professional development achievements:

Bachelor of Human Movement

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Certificate IV Training and Assessment

Certificate II Hospitality

14 years teaching experience

Tell us about your approach to teaching and learning.

To develop socially responsible citizens with understanding of wellbeing.

What is the best part of being a teacher?

No day is the same, always something to learn, get to work with students as they develop into young adults.

Why are you passionate about it?

Education and knowledge can change the the world either at a global level or at an individuals level. Knowledge is power.

Provide an example of how passionate teachers at Trinity go ‘above and beyond’ in educating students in their care:

Provide support through accessibility of resources to enable students to learn eg stationery, food

Why did you become a teacher?

My Nan showed me the value of education and how it can change someones life.

Tell us about yourself, your passions, your journey to this point, goals, etc:

Philosophy I like - you only get this moment once in life - use it to be the best version of you.

What are your interests outside of school life?

Any activity outside! Travel, food, real estate.

Congratulations to Year 11 students Callum, Sam, Jack, Tom, Mason, Jacko and Bailey who supported the Black Dog Insitute's "Mullets for Mental Health" during the month of September and raised $3210. 

Thank you to everyone that supported them especially Mrs McGreevy who donated and sold plants with mullet cuts! 

To all the staff, students and parents of Trinity Catholic College

We are most grateful for all the help you gave us, particularly the recent donations of blankets to help our most needy companions.

It is a tremendous boost to our efforts when we are supported by such generosity.

Thank you and God Bless you all.

Eileen Evans - Secretary - St Vincent de Paul

This month on SchoolTV - Raising Boys

Many parents will attest to the fact that most boys are active, loud, rambunctious and prone to rough play, but this should not affect how a parent acts towards their son. Be careful not to pigeon-hole your son into sex specific behaviours or gender roles. The male brain is distinctly differently in its development. A boy’s physical maturity is often at odds with his mental and brain development.

Societal beliefs about how to raise boys can sometimes influence their adult carers. Although we are not determined by our biology, it is a factor. It is important to support boys in their natural tendencies and nurture their strengths and abilities. Teach them the skills they need for their future and to develop a healthy identity. It is important for boys to have a role model they can connect with and acknowledge who they are. One of the most important determinants for a boy’s development is how secure they feel growing up.

In this edition of SchoolTV, adult carers will gain a better understanding into some of the more complex issues relating to raising boys. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to this month's edition https://trinitycollege.nsw.schooltv.me/newsletter/raising-boys

Due to COVID restrictions, the 2020 Marian Procession will take place online. Led by our ethnic communities, the event is an opportunity to pray the Rosary together as a community.

We encourage participants to gather online in hubs with members of their families, local parishes, friends, or just individually to pray the Rosary during the week leading up to the celebration of the live-streamed Multicultural Mass Sunday 25 October.

Find out more information and register for notifications at https://hozana.org/en/community/9352-marian-procession

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.

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

Students should be wearing their Summer Uniform in Term 1.

The Uniform Shop will be open this afternoon from 3pm until 6pm. There will be signage on the ground outside the Uniform Shop to remind everyone of social distancing procotols.

Uniform items can now be purchased through Qkr! and can be collected from the Front Office the Friday after the purchase.

Term 4

Tuesday 13 October 2020 - Wednesday 16 December 2020

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.

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.

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