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 Carers 

HOLY WEEK

STAFFING UPDATE

Thank you to Mrs Hilary Myers for the great work she has undertaken with our students over the last six months. Mr Bernard Singh will be returning to Trinity in Week 1 of next term. 

Mrs Ingrid Parsons will be taking long service leave in Term 2. We wish her a very happy and well-deserved rest. Mrs Morgan and Mrs Thoms will be relieving in Mrs Parson’s positon whilst she is on leave. 

Thank you to Mrs Wareham for her leadership of the PDHPE faculty whilst Mrs Antony has been on maternity leave. Mrs Antony will return to the PDHPE Coordinator position with Mrs Wareham continuing as the Sport Coordinator.

REMINDERS

Parents of Year 7 and 9 students should have received a letter last week regarding NAPLAN tests to be held during Week 4 next term commencing on Tuesday 11 May 2021. If you wish your child to be exempted or withdrawn from the assessments, please contact Mrs Shelley O’Brien, Diverse Learning Coordinator at the College via phone on 4821 3600 or email at shelly.obrien@cg.catholic.edu.au . 

The College Athletics Carnival will be held next term on Friday 23 April 2021 (Week 1) at Hudson Park. 

The most recent Parent Teacher Interviews which were postponed will be held next term on Thursday 29 April 2021 (Week 2) in the Great Hall. Interview bookings can be made through the parent portal on the College website. Bookings will close next term on Monday 26 April 2021 at 3.30pm. If you require further assistance with the bookings, please do not hesitate in contacting Kristie Miners on 4821 3600. 

Thank you to the staff and students for their excellent work this term and to the parents and carers for your support. Keep safe and enjoy the change of routine over the holidays. I look forward to seeing you next term. I wish you a very happy and Holy Easter.

Yours in faith, strength and unity

Gaye McManus

Principal

ENROLLING NOW!

We are accepting Enrolments for 2023!

ENROL NOW TO SECURE

YOUR CHILD'S PLACE!

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

or contact the College office for an Enrolment Pack on 4821 3600

Congratulations to the following students who competed at NSWCCC Swimming on Monday 29 March 2021, which was held at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush. This level of swimming requires hard work, dedication and determination leading up to the day, which is jam packed full of events. It tests the athletes physically and mentally. 

Patrick Bruckshaw (7), Cameron Schultz (7), Jade Wehbe (7), Toby Treloar (7), Max Charles (8), Alannah Leahy (9), Duke Shepherd (9), James Watson (9), Jackson Schultz (9), Hannah Lincoln (10), William Barker (10), Brayden Crooks (11), Broc Toparis (11), Hannah Wehbe (11), Daniel Nicholls (11), Niamh O'Rourke (12), Archer Shepherd (12) and Jaiden Bes (12)

Vaping is becoming a trendy pastime that is growing in popularity across Australia, especially amongst teenagers. It is the act of inhaling a vapour created by an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette. Many teenagers are succumbing to peer pressure around this risk-taking activity due to the ease of accessing and hiding vapes. They are often cheaper than conventional cigarettes, making it more cost-effective and attractive to young people.

Although under 18s are not legally allowed to purchase any type of e-cigarette or vaping product in Australia, teenagers are finding ways to access them online. Australia has strict regulations in place for nicotine-containing products, and attempts are being made to regulate vaping and ban the importation of them. Many of the flavoured liquids associated with vaping, contain not only high levels of nicotine, but other potentially harmful additives. Many of these “e-liquids” contain chemicals that are likely to be toxic, that when inhaled or vaped repeatedly, can cause severe damage to the lungs.

Vaping is often marketed as being the “healthy” alternative to smoking. However, doctors strongly advise that if you do not smoke, then you should not start vaping. Most teenagers are unaware of the associated risks and potential impact vaping can have on their development and overall health. Parents are encouraged to discuss the dangers of nicotine addiction and include e-cigarettes in the discussion alongside alcohol and drugs.

This Special Report highlights the facts around vaping and e-cigarettes and what are the potential risks. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we 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 your special report https://trinitycollege.nsw.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-vaping-au

https://ccsp.schoolzineplus.com/parenttalk?nid=7 

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.

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.

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