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/or Caregivers 

ASH WEDNESDAY MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THE LENTEN SEASON

Yesterday marked the beginning of the Lenten season. The Gospel for Ash Wednesday gives us good advice on how we are to act during Lent. Jesus speaks of the three main actions of the Lenten season: giving alms, praying and fasting. All of these spiritual activities, Jesus teaches us, are to be done without any desire to be recognised by others. Each of the actions are to be done out of love of our neighbour, not in order to be seen by others. Through the season of Lent we are preparing for the Risen Christ at Easter. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The law of fasting binds those who have completed their eighteenth year until the beginning of their sixtieth year. The law of abstinence (no meat) binds those who have completed their fourteenth year. Please note meat will not be served in the Canteen on Fridays during Lent. 

SHROVE TUESDAY

Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Day) is the day preceding Ash Wednesday. In most traditions, Shrove Tuesday is the day known for the eating of pancakes before the start of Lent. Pancakes are eaten as they are made of the main foods available: sugar, oil, flour and eggs. Generally, their consumption was traditionally restricted during the ritual fasting associated with Lent. Trinity celebrated Shrove Tuesday by sharing COVID-safe pancakes at breakfast in the Red Hall followed by the Annual Pancake Day Race around MET Quad. As always, a great community event. Thank you to Mr O’Connell and Gerard Teng, Youth Minister, for organising this fun and delicious activity for our community. 

COLLEGE SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Thank you to our wonderful helpers at the swimming carnival last Friday. It was a team effort involving both staff and students. Thank you so much to Jasmine Wareham, Sports Coordinator, for her preparation and organisation of the carnival. Thank you to Goulburn Aquatic Centre staff for their assistance on the day; they were fantastic. Thank you to the Goulburn Swimming Club for allowing the use of their equipment. Congratulations to all the students on their participation in events and the fabulous community spirit. We have our Long Distance Swimming Carnival next Tuesday 23 February from 8.30am until about 12.00pm. 

PARENT MEETINGS

We have had a number of parent meetings already this term including a Welcome BBQ for Year 7 families, an AGM for the Community Council, a Year 8 Accelerated Mathematics Information Evening, a Year 11 Information Evening and Year 12 Parent-Teacher Interviews. Each night had a magnificent roll up of parents. It is lovely engaging with families again face-to-face. For our Year 11 Information evening we trialed face-to-face as well as providing the opportunity for families to attend via ZOOM. Moving forward, we will continue to offer ZOOM and face-to-face meetings where we can.

WELCOME BBQ

We had an excellent turn out to welcome our new families last week. Thank you to our Community Council members, Angela Remington, Margot McKenzie and Rick Shipp for providing the hospitality. Thank you to Tess McKenzie (Year 11) and Chris Dyring (Year 11) for assisting with service. Thank you to Kristie Miners and Mark Carroll for their overall coordination of this event. Many families appreciated being able to meet the teachers. I am so appreciative that so many Trinity staff and families could be there to celebrate the new school year and welcome our new families. It was a wonderful community event.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Our Annual General Meeting for the Community Council took place prior to the Welcome BBQ. Congratulations to Angela Remington and Rick Shipp who were unanimously elected as Chair and Vice Chair. The Council meets once per term. The Trinity Catholic College Community Council members:

Parent Representatives: Angela Remington (mother of Bella Year 9 and Bobby Year 7), Rick Shipp (father of Bailey Year 10) and Chris Watts (father of Charlie Year 9 and Baxter Year 8).

Teacher Representative: Lorna Sheekey

Assistant Principal: Lauren Shinfield

Treasurer: Mark Carroll

Secretary: Kristie Miners

Parish Priest: Fr Joshy Kurien (ex-officio)

Principal: Gaye McManus (ex-officio)

We still need another parent representative so if you are interested please let me know. My thanks to each Council member as they undertake their governance responsibilities. 

IMPROVED COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS

In better managing student conduct this year, we will continue to contact parents early in the process. If students are not following the positive behavior for learning classroom rules and reach Level 4 in one lesson, parents will be contacted. If students reach Level 4, they have been given three opportunities to change their behavior. Our goal this year is to ensure improvement in student learning which includes a focus on student engagement and student conduct. It is imperative that parents and the College work in partnership to ensure the best outcomes for our students. 

CATHOLICCARE STUDENT AND FAMILY COUNSELLING SERVICE

We have two counsellors providing a counselling service to students and families this year. Peter Henry will be available for students each Thursday and Friday of term and Sylvia Townsend, our new counsellor, will be available for students each Tuesday of term. If students are under 14 years of age, parental consent will be required for students to access the counselling service. 

Happy weekend when it arrives! 

Yours in faith, strength and unity,

Gaye McManus

Principal

A friendly reminder that Vaccination forms for Year 7 and Year 10 are due back to the office tomorrow.

Thank you!

What a fantastic day for a Swimming Carnival ........

The first whole College carnival since this time last year.

It felt good to have the College together as a whole cheering the individuals who were competing either competitively or for participation points, because at the end of the day.... it's all about participation in our BIG 3 CARNIVALS. 

With the swimming carnival points being tallied and the long distance carnival to go..... it could be anyone's win. Will McAuley take the win out again, or will another house come to claim this year's 2021 Swimming Carnival House Champion title? Stay tuned for more information in Week 5's edition of Trinity Talk.

We cannot disclose the information on the current leaders, however, we can share some amazing records that were broken at this year's carnival.....

50m Freestyle 13 years Female Jade Wehbe 32.27s

50m Butterfly 15 Years Male Jackson Shultz 30.77s

50m Backstroke 15 years Male Jackson Schultz 32.33s

200 IM 15 years Male Jackson Schultz 2:40.05s

Congratulations to these students!!

On Tuesday we held our BIGGEST Shrove Tuesday to date! The coloured pancakes were a huge hit (thanks Keating Captain Ellie for that idea!).

Fantastic work from our Student Leaders who were here super early cooking up a storm! Congratulations to Mackillop the winners of the annual Pancake Cup!

Senior Study Sessions:
Monday and Thursday lunchtimes in the OLC

Upcoming Year 12 Events:

Year 12 Activities Night
Friday 5 March 2021 from 4pm until 7pm at the College

Year 12 Dinner Dance
Tuesday 30 March 2021 from 6pm until 9pm at The Astor (ticket information coming soon!)

Please keep in mind this opportunity is an INDIVIDUAL PATHWAY to be part of an Archdiocesan Team and NOT a College excursion. This generally requires a level of commitment.

More information can be found on the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn Website under Secondary Nomination.

Forms https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/nominations

Date: Wednesday 24^th March 2021

Age: U15's & U18's Boys

Venue: Red Bend Catholic College, Forbes

Date: Monday 29th March 2021

Age: Open Secondary Team (Open to all ages to play as an Open Team)

Venue: N/A - Submit via Paper Trial

Guide For Parents - Sport Registrations >> 

During the school holidays the Sophia Open Learning Centre was relocated to the Pi-Lab and transformed into a new, exciting and vibrant work space for students.

Congratualtions to the following Trinity students who have qualified for the NSW Country Swimming Championships being held in Sydney at SOPAC this weekend (19 Feb-21 Feb).

The Students are:

Jackson Schultz

James Watson

Duke Shepherd

Cameron Schultz

Jade Wehbe

Well done to you all! We wish you the best of luck this weekend!

2021 Trinity Rugby Union

Sponsorship Opportunity

Trinity Rugby Union Club are offering business’ the opportunity to be involved in sponsoring Club hoodies.

Hoodies will be made available to all players and supporters.

We have over 100 players in 2021 including boys and girls. So, this means that sponsors will have their business logo on well over 100 hoodies.

It you are interested please contact Evan Rees – Rugby Coordinator, Trinity Catholic College, Goulburn. evan.rees@cg.catholic.edu.au ph. 48213600

2021 Trinity Rugby Union

Notice of AGM

Trinity Rugby Union Club will be inaugurated at a special meeting being held

At The Goulburn Workers Club, 93 Auburn Street, Goulburn.

On the evening of Thursday 25^th February 2021.

At 5.30pm.

The following positions will be opened.

Executive Committee - President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.

General Committee - Volunteer Facilitator, Publicity Officer, Grants Officer, Fundraising and Sponsorship Facilitator, Membership Facilitator, Merchandise Facilitator, Canteen and Function Facilitator, Medical and First Aid Facilitator, Referee Development Facilitator, Grounds Facilitator.

It you are interested in being a part of Trinity Rugby Club in 2021 applications can be sent to Evan Rees – Rugby Coordinator, Trinity Catholic College, Goulburn. evan.rees@cg.catholic.edu.au by COB Wednesday 24^th February 2021.

Evan Rees – Rugby Coordinator, Trinity Catholic College, Goulburn

evan.rees@cg.catholic.edu.au

ph: 48213600

2021 TRINITY RUGBY

Expressions of interest are now open through the ‘Trinity Rugby 2021 - Information Form and Expression of Interest to Play’ form found at the link below.

https://forms.gle/YvB3SAjonvGn53ro8

All interested players and their parents/caregivers are invited to fill in this form.

Application process for potential Team Management positions now open

Trinity Rugby invites any potential volunteers to apply for the following positions: Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Manager, Trainer/Strapper, Support Staff and Bus Driver for the above age groups. The application form can be found at the link below.

https://forms.gle/8wCyonDuDNSQHXnM8

Applications for these positions close Thursday 18th February 2021. 

Any issues, questions, or queries, please contact the College on 02 4821 3600 or email evan.rees@cg.catholic.edu.au

Qkr! is a handy app that allows you order and pay for uniforms, canteen orders and some excursions. A guide on how to install the app is below. You will need your family code to set your profile up. Please contact the office if you require any assistance.

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE ROAD RULES IN AND AROUND SCHOOL ZONES?

Take the Transport for NSW Back to School Road Rules Quiz to find out. You could win a $250 or $25 Fuel Gift Card just for having a go!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCHOOLQ

This competition will close at midnight on 14^th March 2021. Winners will be drawn within 7 days.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.