Learning to Lead

As our older students, middle schoolers have extensive opportunities to be leaders and role models for younger students. Here’s just a sampling of Trinity programs that exemplify how our students learn to lead.

K8 Buddies and Connections Days

One of our more memorable programs is the K8 Buddy program, which pairs each kindergartener with an eighth grade buddy. The buddies meet at the beginning of the school year, and eighth graders serve as role models during special activities, service projects, and celebrations throughout the year. On Connections Days, students from different grade levels spend a part of their day together to learn from one another and foster community among the student body.

Community Time

Every Wednesday, Lower School students lead the Chapel service under the guidance of the Lower School Student Life Coordinator and Lower School Dean. In a room of more than 300 people, a pair of first graders may lead us in the pledge or a team of second graders may announce a new community service initiative. Each week the students and roles are different, but the opportunity is always there for our youngest learners to gain confidence while building communication and leadership skills.

Trinity Athletics

When students participate in athletics at Trinity, they learn to lead no matter the outcome of the game. Through dedicated teamwork, children strengthen their sense of self, as well as their ability to communicate and collaborate with others. All students are called upon during practices and games to lead others, model perseverance, and put the team before the individual. Trinity Athletics is an inclusive program with a no-cut policy, and more than 80 percent of our Middle School students participate on average.

Student Council, Advisory Reps, and Student Ambassadors

Middle School students may choose to run for leadership roles by serving as a representative for their Advisory, student council, or student ambassadors. Student ambassadors support the Admission Office as the face of Trinity, welcoming guests and sharing their Trinity experience.

Service Learning

Trinity has several service learning commitments that are ongoing throughout the year. Students may sign up to participate in community projects or commit to a service learning club that volunteers on campus and in the community.

Model UN

Our Model UN program offers Trinity middle schoolers the opportunity to role-play the assemblies of the United Nations, with student teams representing assigned countries. Each team researches a range of relevant global issues, develops national positions, and represents their country at an annual two-day conference. The Model UN program helps Trinity students hone their skills in research, collaboration, presentation, debate, and negotiation. Each year, Trinity hosts a Model UN event on campus, and students travel to Dallas for the Global Elementary Model United Nations conference.