As you will be aware, there are a number of current hotspots in the Greater Sydney Region. Please be mindful if you are travelling to this area on the weekend. I encourage you to check the NSW Health website for hotspots. If you do visit Greater Sydney this weekend, please follow NSW Health advice.

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx

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 

RUGBY GALA DAY

We had a fantastic day of trial games against Canberra Grammar School a few weeks ago. It was the first time in eighteen months that rugby had been played on campus. There were many supporters who came to watch the games being a truly great community event. Thanks so much to all players, coaches, managers, parent, supporters and staff. Particular thanks to Mr Rees, Rugby Coordinator, and Mr Morton, President of the Trinity Rugby Club, for their leadership.

Following the gala day, I received a beautiful email from Dennis Hughes, the Referee Development Officer for the ACT Rugby Referees Association. Dennis expressed his gratitude for the support provided to their association in conducting referee development courses at our College. About the new referees, Dennis wrote:

Under the guidance and coordination provided by Mr Evan Rees, our Association was able to provide instruction to twelve of your students in the mysterious art of Rugby Refereeing, with the very pleasing result that seven of them officiated in their first ever games on Saturday 24 April at the gala day with Canberra Grammar.

For the young men involved, they discovered that coordinating 30 players all tearing around a rugby field can be a daunting exercise.  While initially filled with trepidation they responded very well and helped manage some very entertaining games, safely, and in good spirits. Of those who participated on the day, I would like to highlight the effort of Max Charles, who, despite a broken finger, refereed 60 minutes of an U/13 game, and acquitted himself admirably.

Without the assistance on the day of the seven young men, who also went on to play later in the day, our Association would not have been able to provide referees for all the games, as we are rather hard pressed for qualified referees.  Their willingness to contribute and the good humour and determination they exhibited reflects very well on them and their College.

Congratulations to Charlie Moroney, Bailey Shipp, Patrick Craig, Max Charles, Jack Page, Joshua Evans and Matthew Seaman who refereed that weekend. Their hard work is appreciated and acknowledged in undertaking the referee’s course but also the service they provided to the ACT Rugby Referee Association and the College.

YEAR 7 CAMP

Year 7 students were very excited yesterday as they travelled to Stanwell Tops for their Camp. We wish them all the very best and look forward to their stories upon their return. Thank you to Mrs Dunwoodie, Mr Arnold, Mrs Dorsett, Mr Treloar, Mr Sampson and Mrs O’Brien for being so willing to provide this opportunity to our students.

REMINDERS

Year 7 and 9 students will sit NAPLAN tests next week commencing on Tuesday 11 May 2021.

2022 ENROLMENTS

Our enrolment drive for 2022 has already begun. The official enrolment period for Catholic Schools in this Archdiocese runs from Monday 3 May until Friday 28 May. If you have a child entering Year 7 next year, please contact Reception for an enrolment form. An interview will be organised once the enrolment application is received. If your friends have a child commencing in Year 7 next year, please encourage them to consider Trinity as an option for their child’s education. There is provision for an online enrolment which can be accessed through our website at the following address: https://www.trinitycollege.nsw.edu.au/enrol-online/

Happy weekend and best wishes to all our sporting teams!

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

Please register at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyFd4iyNSPovb7m4KcZhhUVMVfKfBH4r8y65ZIeKiUxWLM9Q/viewform 

Pictured is Lillian Turgeon in Year 10, who represented Trinity at the Snowy Mountains Interschool Equestrian Carnival Showjumping hosted by Snowy Mountains Grammar School.

Well done Lillian!!

A few pictures to show you what's been happening at Trinity over the past week :)

SPECIAL REPORT: Celebrating Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day originated from humble beginnings in 1908 as a simple tradition to honour all mothers, living and deceased. However, it did not take long for florists, confectioners and card companies to jump onboard and commercialise the day, much to the disappointment of its founder, Ann Jarvis.

Mother’s Day is a good annual reminder to say thanks to the mums and other special carers who play an important role in our lives, but it is essential we mark the day with love and sincerity. This year is especially important due to the recent pandemic, where mothers played multiple roles over recent months providing care and support to those they love under difficult circumstances. Mothers will often put the needs of others above their own, so it is paramount to remind them to take care of themselves also, especially when it comes to mental health.

Research has shown that women experience some mental health conditions more so than men and at much higher rates. There are many factors that can impact a woman’s wellbeing physically and emotionally. Seeking effective treatment can enable her to engage more readily in everyday activities and fulfil the needs of her children and family.

This Special Report highlights the role mothers play in the developmental growth of her children and the importance of self-care for good mental health. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If this Special Report raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to our special report https://trinitycollege.nsw.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/celebrating-mothers-day

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.

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.

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