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Welcome
This partnership will have tremendous benefits for Trinity students and staff
Welcome
ABOVE L-R: Professor Denise Meredyth (Pro Vice Chancellor, Division of Education, Arts & Social Sciences, University of South Australia)
and Mr Nick Hately (Head of Trinity College) sign the Memorandum of Understanding during a ceremony at the College.
Welcome to the latest Trinity Times, another University of South Australia. This terrific snapshot of life across the College! partnership will have tremendous benefits for Trinity students and staff. 2017 has delivered some fantastic This relationship will enable us to further enhancement to our teaching and learning develop research driven and innovative program. Professional Development has been focussed on improving differentiation solutions to educational opportunities. leading to more individualised and flexible programs for students. Wellbeing and character development dimensions have received even greater focus.
Trinity College has an excellent relationship with tertiary institutions. Trinity is the largest provider of university students from any one College in South Australia. We have first-rate formal links with TAFE, other Registered Training Organisations and employers. Our recent Vocational Training Awards ceremony was a real highlight. Thus pathways to study and skill training beyond school is a smooth and exciting transition for most students. We are delighted to announce that we have entered into a formal partnership with the
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Trinity and UniSA have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to significantly bring our two organisations closer together. This partnership will enable us to collaborate on educational research projects, enhance teacher professional learning and enable additional pre-service teachers to intern at the College. Specifically, UniSA will provide their staff to work with Trinity students at the College, including assisting students research projects; supporting science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) initiatives, including teacher professional learning; advise on the university curriculum, study pathways and career opportunities and provide enhanced study options for relevant
students. College staff will partner with UniSA staff on educational research matters and in particular issues relating to curriculum and pedagogy. Trinity staff will have greater access to University professional courses and data. Enhanced professional development for staff and a greater ability to access leading educational research will be a key feature of this relationship. It was a pleasure to host Professor Denise Meredyth (Pro Vice Chancellor, Division of Education, Arts & Social Sciences), Professor Stephen Dobson (Dean & Head of School: Education School of Education) and Associate Professor Graham Hardy (Associate Head of School: Academic (Professional Experience and Enterprise) School of Education) at Trinity College Senior to sign the formal agreement. The University will have a more significant presence at Trinity enabling students to engage with University staff directly here at the College.
ABOVE The Year 11 students before they are presented at the 2017 Presentation Ball, Adelaide Convention Centre.
ABOVE L-R: Brooke Davis (Year 12) Essential Beauty Gawler Vocational Placement
Award Winner with Mrs Linda Dunlevey, Workplacement Officer.
The College continues to invest in infrastructure projects to enable us to achieve a host of strategic goals. In 2017 new modern classroom blocks have been delivered for the North Middle School and the Gawler River Junior School. The Trinity College Pavilion is a wonderful resource and has been embraced by our Old Scholar sporting groups, used for reunions, hosted Old Scholar weddings and been well utilised by College Houses and for professional development.
needs will be drawn from renewables. Teaching sustainable concepts will be enhanced as the students can see the physical manifestation of this concept all around them. In parallel to this, modern heating and cooling systems have been installed across the College. These are operated efficiently through our Building Management System. Getting all this done in the tight time frame is a credit to the skills of our maintenance team and our subcontracted trades and local businesses.
Trinity has a commitment to sustainability and we are delighted with the progress in utilising solar to complement our energy needs. The roll-out of our major solar project has been amazing. The partnership between Zen Energy and our maintenance team has been tremendous. By the end of 2017 over 40% of the College’s energy
I hope you enjoy the summary of many aspects of College life contained in the following pages. I thank students, staff, parents and the wider community for your ongoing support of Trinity College. Mr Nick Hately
Head of Trinity College
ABOVE Year 12 R.E.F.I.N.E.D. Art and Design exhibition pieces. Top: Ashaan Cunningham (Year 12) Design and Technology Furniture piece. Bottom: Lydia Jones (Year 12) painting of British actress, Emma Watson. FRONT COVER L-R: Montessori Pre-School students, Logan Starr and Amelia Marshall enjoy their nature play environment.
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Success
Schoolbox is being used by teachers to create an interactive learning environment
Headstart Scholarship
Gold Medal Winners ICAS
Vinh Nguyen (Year 12) is the first Trinity College student to be awarded a Headstart Scholarship from the University of Adelaide. This prestigious scholarship program offers motivated and high achieving students the opportunity to study at university while still in Year 12 and have these university studies count towards their SACE and ATAR.
Students from across the Trinity schools have been successfully participating in the ICAS competition for many years. ICAS is an independent, skills-based assessment program which recognises and rewards student achievement. ICAS is unique, being the most comprehensive suite of academic assessments for primary and secondary school students. The assessments comprise of Digital Technologies, English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling and Writing tests.
While studying at the university part-time Headstart students not only have the opportunity to find out what university life is like before they finish school, but also contribute to and benefit from, the diverse cultural and intellectual life of the university. Vinh has been studying Maths and Computer Science at the University of Adelaide in addition to his Year 12 subjects at Trinity. Vinh said he would definitely recommend other Trinity students apply for the scholarship as the experience has been really good. In addition to making new friends he’s been able to get a great head start on his degree.
We recognise all of our students success, but in particular our Gold Medal winners for this year. Students with the top score in each subject, in each year level are awarded a medal and a winner’s certificate. Tiahna Ludborzs, Year 9 (Writing) and Emma Wight-Wrightson, Year 2 (English) and Hannah Feuerherdt, Year 9 (English) received the highest score in their respective subjects for South Australia/ Northern Territory. RIGHT L-R: Emma Wight-Wrightson (Year 2) and Tiahna Ludborzs (Year 9) received the highest score in their respective subjects for South Australia/ Northern Territory.
Reconciliation Weave After a visit to the Gawler National Reconciliation Week event at Apex Park, South Year 6 students were inspired to create a fabric weave. The occasion, hosted by the Gawler Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, was aimed at celebrating and continuing to build on, the respectful relationships shared by local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. The piece symbolises all of us coming together as a community into one place. The colours represent our differences and how even though we are all different, we can still be respectful and work harmoniously to create something quite beautiful. The finished piece now hangs outside their classrooms. All of the Junior School students took part in this project. Each class came up to weave their piece of fabric through the ropes attached to two large branches that were sourced by facilities staff.
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Hands on Digital Learning Year 9 students took a hands on approach to learning recently, when they were tasked with understanding how a computer actually works! Armed with a few dysfunctional laptops and a screwdriver, the students worked in groups to dismantle the machines and research the components that they found. This project culminated in the students presenting an exposition of their findings to a class of Junior School students and even presenting some of their work. By learning through inquiry, the students worked independently to build their understanding of computers and posed their own questions. In a world where creativity and independence are valuable attributes, these students are one step ahead of the game.
Schoolbox is Coming It is an exciting time at Trinity College; there is a revolution in the classroom with the implementation of our new learning management system (LMS), Schoolbox. With a pilot programme starting this year at Trinity College Senior, Schoolbox is being used by teachers to create an interactive learning environment for students and to share resources and ideas with colleagues. Schoolbox is a web-based LMS that provides a virtual platform for teachers to manage student learning, e-learning content, resources and to deliver them in a flexible and multi-modal style to any computer, anywhere, anytime. Schoolbox is a rich platform of learning opportunities for students. Schoolbox provides real-time data on student performance enabling more effective feedback for student learning. The learning analytics component of Schoolbox offer teachers the opportunity to evaluate their students’ understanding at the right time and hence implement some actions customised to the learning needs of the individual student that aim to improve learning. Students can communicate with teachers, manage their workload and develop a support system through Schoolbox. The online assignments allow students to complete, submit, review marks and read teachers’ feedback. With Schoolbox, they can effectively enjoy an enhanced learning experience. In 2018 Trinity College will further expand the use of the LMS to provide enhanced learning opportunities for students across the College. Mr Andrew Norwood
Head of Digital Learning
Royal Show Champions Another show season has come and gone with the Trinity College Cattle Club going from strength to strength. At the Gawler Show the steers were shown in their respective classes with all of the steers receiving ribbons and praise from the judge. Jett Carlin (Year 8) was awarded the Champion Novice Handler and Reserve Champion Handler overall. This was an exceptional effort for a young man who had not paraded cattle previously. All of the handlers performed exceptionally well with many of the top place getters coming from the Trinity College Show Team. Overall, the Trinity College team was the most successful school at the Gawler Show for the fourth year running. At the Royal Adelaide Show Jett Carlin and Esther Fechner (Year 12) also competed in the South Australian Young Beef Breeders Handling competition. Jett won his novice handler class and went on to be awarded Reserve Champion in the Novice Handler section. Esther was second in an experienced handler class that was said to be the most competitive since this competition started. ABOVE Top: Jett Carlin (Year 8). Bottom: Laura Richardson (Year 8).
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ABOVE Top Left: Team Oceania accept the Gold Einstein Award (L-R) Nathan Axford, Samuel Moloney, Luke Voigt, Michael Brady, Sue O’Malley and
Bowen Hawkey. Top Right: Team Oceania with FIRST founder Dean Kamen (centre), inventor of the Segway, insulin pump and Slingshot wayer purifier riding his iBot wheelchair. Bottom Left: FIRST Global Challenge opening ceremony. Bottom Right: ScopeTV.
Double Gold for Trinity Robotics and Team Oceania In July Trinity College Year 11 students Michael Brady, Bowen Hawkey, Samuel Moloney, Luke Voigt and Nathan Axford (Team Oceania) were declared overall winners of the FIRST Global Challenge winning the Gold Einstein Award. The FIRST Global Challenge is a truly international robotics event where students from over 160 nations participate. Teams are composed of high school students with the goal of increasing their knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) so they can become the next generation of scientific leaders who will work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. The Einstein Award acknowledged the team for having the best robot and the best game play in the world as well as recognising the team for being the most supportive, helpful and best role models in the world. In the spirit of FIRST, Team Oceania shared all their designs as they were developed. This was of great benefit to all the other teams, particularly to the 58 countries who had no prior robotics experience.
“With 163 teams, representing 157 countries, FIRST Global was developed to provide an opportunity for the youth of the world to collaborate, communicate and learn from each other and it sure delivered. The three day event was a celebration of what the world can achieve when they come together with a common purpose and challenge. Watching students from nations in conflict work together, then spontaneous hug each other in the joy of victory brought me a sense of hope that will stay with me forever.” said Sue O’Malley. “To participate in such an event was humbling and such an honour, to be recognised for having the greatest personal contribution to the event, impossible to comprehend though of course, it wasn’t individual at all, it was a community effort.”
Team Oceania represented the entire continent of Oceania (not just Australia) and was made up of members of the Trinity BaCoNeers (aka Team BaCoN) and two mentors, Trinity College Head of ICT and Academic Extension Sue O’Malley and Trinity College Director of ICT Andrew Larner. The Trinity BaCoNeers are well known in South Australia for the hundreds of volunteer The team also spent countless hours on the phone, Skype and hours they spend promoting STEM education each year whether Google Hangouts mentoring teams around the world. As part of it is providing interactive activities at Science Alive, demonstrating the Global STEM Corps, they directly mentored Team Kazakhstan their robots at the Adelaide Maker Faire or mentoring students and Team Vanuatu, but in reality, so many other teams relied on the from other schools. generosity and skills of the students. Team France, Team Albania, Team North America and Team Germany all credited Team Oceania The Trinity BaCoNeers are the current Australian FIRST Tech with their success on the field and components on their robot. Challenge Champions and in April this year the team won the World Champions held in Houston Texas. In recognition In addition to the overall team award, team mentor and current of their efforts with FIRST Global the team was invited to the Trinity College teacher Sue O’Malley was also honoured winning inaugural FIRST Global Competition in Washington in July. the Gold Francisco José de Caldas Award for Sustainable So good is this achievement that BBC World News interviewed Excellence. The award is presented to an individual who has the team LIVE from London and also featured on the national contributed to strong and sustainable FIRST Global programs. science show ScopeTV.
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The Einstein Award acknowledged the team for having the best robot
Community
ABOVE L-R: Mr Michael Holmes (Principal Trinity Senior), Lachlan Kilmier (Year 12), Mr Sean Carlin (Head of Pastoral Care - Senior), Bryn Evans (Year 12 College Captain), Brandon Cashmore (Year 12), Isaac Robertson (Year 12) and Angus MacDonald (Year 12).
Shave for a Cause Five students and two staff at Senior School supported the Leukemia Foundation – Shave for a Cause event. The fundraiser included sausage sizzles, raffles, bake sales and concluded with staff and students undergoing the razor at lunch time raising $2,482.00. Well done TCS!!
Cultural Lunch South Year 10 Food Technology students prepared a sumptuous Indian cultural buffet for school staff. The theme of the luncheon was PERMA and how it is expressed in our wonderful school community.
R U OK? Day In Term 3, Burton House ran an R U OK? event with a number of mindful activities. R U OK? Day is an annual national event dedicated to remind people to ask family and friends “are you okay?” in a meaningful way because, connecting regularly and meaningfully is one thing everyone can do to make a difference to anyone who might be struggling. The main aim of our event was to reinforce these four important steps: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Ask are you okay? Listen without judgement Encourage action if there is an issue Check in on your friend at a later date
In addition to the mindfulness activities there was also as a sausage sizzle to help raise funds for the upcoming Trinity2Cambodia trip as well as a bake sale supporting cancer research. Thanks must go to Heads of Pastoral Care at North, Tom Hancock and John Haynes, as well as Counsellor, Clare Clayton who were instrumental in making this day a success.
We were also lucky to have Pastor Josh Scherer, who has just been appointed to Gawler Uniting Church. Pastor Josh has worked in the northern suburbs as a Policeman and a Chaplain and has a world of knowledge to offer on mental health. Mr Terence Gallagher Head of Burton House
The students designed the menu and invitations, prepared all the dishes, decorated the room and made food allergy labels for all the dishes. The students were encouraged to reflect on: • The Positive emotions they and others experienced throughout the assignment • How they Engaged with each other and with staff members • The different Relationships that were made and strengthened • The Meaning they had derived about themselves, others and the importance of culture • What they had Accomplished throughout the assignment The students had a wonderful time preparing and sharing a meal with the staff, who in turn were able to see the amazing skills the students have developed over the semester. Mrs Vanessa Sharrad
Food Technology Teacher
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Book Week During Book Week, students enjoyed a wide range of activities, both fun and educational, which allowed the children to celebrate their love of books and reading.
Vegetables Sold Out The Gawler River Kitchen Garden has been a hive of activity this year. Our new garden beds have produced bumper crops which have been sold to Minestra Café in Prospect and used in cooking groups with Reverend Ruth Mathieson. Our latest project is the construction and operation of a greenhouse which is being used to increase the sustainability of the Kitchen Garden. As part of Business and Economics, the Year 6 classes calculated the costs involved in setting up the greenhouse with the aim to recoup our money through selling seedlings and produce. The next step was to plant a variety of summer seedlings including zucchinis, pumpkins, cucumbers, sweetcorn and tomatoes. In total, over 1600 were planted! In late September half of our seedlings were ready for sale. Students distributed notes and posters about the event, as well as writing articles for the Gawler River eNews. The crowd gathered before the stall was even open, with families eager to buy a wide range of vegetables. Even though it was held after school, all students were keen to stay behind and serve the many families who lined up. It was fantastic to see so many parents, grandparents and students getting involved in the Kitchen Garden Project and taking this philosophy home. Congratulations to the students who assisted on the day, we sold out in 20 minutes! Mrs Eleanor Martin
Kitchen Garden Co-Ordinator Gawler River School
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The whole school gathered for a special shared reading session of the Dr. Seuss classic, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go”. In line with the theme for Book Week, all the students decorated a hot-air balloon template and included a place they’d like to go. Destinations included many varied and interesting locations such as India, the North Pole and an African safari to playing football for the Crows, holidays with families and escaping to Hogwarts. The Middle School English Faculty also hosted a Book Club for the second year. We were excited to see its continued success with many students from Years 6 to 10 sharing their favourite books, favourite book passages and recommending books to other students. Junior School students were joined by our Montessori friends for a Hat Parade in the creek. Many students had created their hats at home with the help of parents and siblings, while some were challenged in class as part of their design curriculum. The results were amazing and so very creative. Throughout Book Week and the week preceding, we were fortunate to enjoy entertaining visits from authors and illustrators. Andrew Joyner worked with Montessori to Year 2 students in a session of drawing and entertaining story telling. Michael Wagner visited students in Years 3 and 4, with his engaging books and students in Years 5 and 6 were inspired about writing with Jane Goodwin. The library staff do such a wonderful job each year of sourcing authors for us and we thank them for all their hard work. Mrs Heather Lockett
Head of Teaching and Learning Junior School North
Mindfulness – Technology Helping Skills Mindfulness is the practice of being in the present, non-judgementally focused on one thing and not multitasking. The practice of mindfulness has many benefits such as self-regulation, problem solving, awareness and lower stress levels. At Trinity we have started using a device called the muse headband to help students improve their mindfulness practice. This device gives immediate feedback to the student, through an app, about how focused (in the moment) they are during their mindfulness practice. The aim is that students will become more aware of controlling their thoughts and focus on just one thing. Through the app the student can see their results immediately and understand how they practiced being in the moment. This feedback is crucial for students developing mindfulness practice.
Montessori Turns 21 2017 marks 21 years since the establishment of the Trinity College Montessori Preschool. The preschool opened its doors in 1996 with 32 students and four staff under the direction of Mrs Sue Reynolds who remains the Preschool Director today and Mrs Michelle Heath. Opening in a classroom on South school, then quickly moving to the original Headmasters House for 8 years, the preschool then relocated to the refurbished Open Learning Centre with an extensive outdoor area that was improved further with the recent addition of a bush garden. A major milestone for the preschool was the Exceeding National Quality Standard rating achieved at the 2016 assessment by the Education and Early Childhood Services Registrations and Standards Board of SA. This rating gives services and families a better understanding of a quality service, helping families to make informed decisions about the services providing education and care to their child. The NQS brings together the seven key quality areas that are important to outcomes for children. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Educational program and practice Children’s health and safety Physical environment Staffing arrangements Relationships with children Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Leadership and service management
Students at the preschool feel part of the greater Trinity College, wearing the same PE uniform and regularly visiting College facilities such as the farm, ovals, playgrounds, library and STARplex. Former Assistant Director Michelle Heath had the following to say about her time at the preschool. “I have many memories over the last 21 years of happy children, connections with their families, teaching children of old scholars and being part of a committed and highly skilled group of educators. Montessori has been a positive and supportive introduction to Trinity College for so many children and their families and I am sure this will continue to be the case for the next 21 years.” The preschool programme is tailored to each child, current Preschool and Trinity College parent, Gabrielle Stevens says “We have enjoyed seeing each of our children thrive at Trinity Montessori, they quickly grew in confidence and developed skills which helped prepare them for school. The curriculum is extensive, interactive and exciting for the children and each of ours have just loved it! We also love how the staff focus on each child, nurturing their individual interests and needs as well as encouraging them to participate in new, unfamiliar activities.” The Trinity College Preschool offers a high quality, educational, play based programme to all of its students in a safe, stimulating and supportive environment. Following the Early Years Framework (EYLF) within a Montessori pedagogy each student’s learning potential is supported and developed. The preschool continues to evolve with our current focus on Nature Play and the benefits it can provide in Early Childhood Education.
RIGHT Top: Mrs Sue Reynolds and Mrs Michelle Heath in 1996. Second: The current preschool students in their nature play environment. Third: Preschoolers in 2015. Bottom: An early preschool class photo.
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Arts Story Stones
Students worked together as a dynamic team SALA Exhibition – Primus
Friday 18th August saw the opening of the Trinity College SALA exhibition, Primus. ‘Why the title Primus?’ I hear you ask. It is not, in fact, a reference to a camping stove, or a Punk band popular in the 1990’s. It is the Latin word for First People, the antithesis of Terra Nullius, a term used as recently as the 1960’s to describe parts of this country which were apparently devoid of all forms of life. It has been non-Indigenous Australian’s policies, attitudes and general inability to understand and embrace a culture spanning 65,000 years that has led to a deep seeded In Term 2, during Reconciliation Week, local level of hurt within the Aboriginal population. Most non-Indigenous Australians would artist Scott Rathman worked with the North find this level of hurt difficult to comprehend, and are not aware of the trauma that past Year 8 Art students to create story stones. decisions have had, and continue to have, upon Aboriginal people. These stones were carefully designed by This exhibition, which celebrated aspects of the long and multifaceted culture of each of the students to reflect their own Australia’s first people, included work by Aboriginal artists, pieces by Trinity students identity and sense of place, using imagery who worked with Aboriginal artists in residence, and artworks by staff and invited guests inspired by traditional Aboriginal symbols. who responded to the theme of the exhibition. As we provide opportunities to bring It is learning activities such as this which together our students and Aboriginal artists, learning takes place, and we begin to move provide the opportunity for our students forwards. In addition to showcasing student learning, this exhibition raised much needed to learn from Aboriginal artists not just funds for Close the Gap, an organisation working towards equality in healthcare. A very about art, but also the culture of Australia’s healthy turnout of guests and plenty of sales led to a grand total of $773 being donated first people. to this worthy cause. Mr Rodney Spooner Art Teacher
Ms Adele Turner Head of Arts
University Advice Stage 1 and Stage 2 Music Classes were lucky to have a visit from Elizabeth Koch, AM. Elizabeth is an Associate Professor and the Head of Classical Music Performance and Head of Woodwind at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide. Elizabeth spoke to the classes about not only the Elder Conservatorium of Music courses at Adelaide Uni, but also about the various ways Music can be implemented into studying another degree at University and about keeping their options open and applying anyway, even if they are unsure if they want to study Music. Both sessions concluded with student performances from Sonia Chen (Cello), William Branson (Clarinet) and Kelsey Craig (Flute). Elizabeth described their performances as being the highlight of her week and was very complimentary about the students’ playing. ABOVE Elizabeth Koch (Associate Professor University of Adelaide) giving feedback to Kelsey Craig (Year 11).
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Mrs Louise Skelton Head of Music
ABOVE Caley Watt and Amelia Sharrad (Year 11).
Concert for Cambodia The Term 3 Senior Music Night took on a new cause, this time the event was named “Concert for Cambodia” and was used as a fundraising event for the 2H project and the students travelling to Cambodia later this year. Students worked together as a dynamic team to create a really entertaining line up of acts from across the whole College. This included both group and solo dancing and singing performances, to instrumental
items, full Concert Band, Choral, Big Band and Rock Band items. Every performance was well prepared and highly entertaining. We also had an ensemble of students from the recent College Musical, Grease perform “Grease Lightning” which was extremely enjoyable for both the performers and audience members alike. The evening concluded with a lively group rendition of “My Lighthouse” with all performers and audience taking part. It was extremely
well attended, and the enthusiastic and supportive audience helped to raise $1,773.80 which included door ticket sales, raffles, wine, cake stall and donations. Thank you to all students, parents and staff who attended and supported this outstanding event. Mrs Louise Skelton Head of Music
Art Notes The Senior Clarinet Ensemble won first place and were also announced as the Instrumental Ensemble Champion at the Balaklava Eisteddfod. Three Senior students participated in the Triple J High School Unearthed competition. Singer/Guitarist Tony Ward (Year 11) had two songs – an original song and the other with his band from his VET course at Music SA. Michael Wright, guitarist (Year 12) and Jarryd Schneid, drums (Year 12) have a band – Post Fiction – and are joined by a singer and bass player from another school. Well done to Nathan Stafford (Year 8) who performed at the Royal Adelaide Show as part of five teenagers in a pop group GEN Z. We wish him well as he rehearses for “Shrek” the full musical with the Adelaide Youth Theatre to be performed in the January School holidays. He is playing the very funny ‘Donkey’.
After almost a year of design work and painting, the Gawler River Year 9 and 10 Art students unveiled their Four Seasons mural at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Day Surgery admissions area.
LEFT Tony Ward (Year 11). ABOVE Top: The Senior Clarinet Ensemble.
Bottom: The completed Women’s and Children’s Hospital Mural.
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For this year’s Whole College Musical, Trinity College presented four sold out performances of the much loved rollicking high school musical, Grease. The colourful and lively production featured a cast and crew of teachers and students from across the College. It’s 1959 and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Danny and Sandy fall for each other during a carefree summer fling. But when the school year begins, Danny is torn between his feelings for good-girl Sandy, his too-cool-for-school image, his friends and the gum-snapping, sassy talking Pink Ladies. Will true love win?
Blackham Sculptures Year 11 Visual Art students have embarked on an exciting and challenging sculpture task that has grown from a visit to the Blackham site. Blackham Experiential Learning Co-Ordinator, Mr Stephen Clayton, showed us some excellent spots at the campus, where students drew and photographed elements of the natural environment. Back in the classroom, this information was reworked and developed into designs to carve into blocks of either Angaston limestone or Hebel. At the completion of the project the students will take their work to Blackham to be installed. The pieces that the Year 11s are currently creating will occupy and define the general area where the final larger sculpture will sit, and they will remain as a statement about the Spirit of Place, which is the beginning concept that the students set out to work with. In their work at the moment, the students are depicting imagery relating to rocks, water, ant nests, plant forms and the general bush ambience that they experienced on the initial excursion to the site in August. Mrs Deborah Russell Senior Art Teacher
VIP Viewing Year 10 Art students from North, Blakeview and Gawler River were lucky enough to visit the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) recently, for a private viewing of drawings, prints and other works on paper by renowned Australian artist, John Brack.
The works were very kindly taken out of storage for Trinity students, and set up for them to be able to closely observe the artists style and technique. It was interesting for the students to note that Brack made sketches anywhere and everywhere when an idea was developing – including on pages torn out of a maths book! Seeing an artist’s developmental A place which captures the cultural ethos process is important for art students of Indigenous people, A “Yarning Circle” to observe, as it enables them to see empowers any group you belong to by giving firsthand how this relates to their own a voice to its individuals. Activities in this developing practice. circle are designed to assist in strengthening Students then participated in a guided the inner self by reflecting on the emotions tour of the newly re-opened Australian and experiences of life's journey. Wing in Galleries 6, 7 and 17, where they learned about the way in which the spaces Mr Paul Pearce were curated, and the resulting visual and Blakeview Art Teacher thematic links between the works. The re-hang questions what ‘Australian Art’ actually means, with post 1950’s works by Australia’s first people, non-Indigenous Australians, immigrants and visitors to this country, and works influenced by other cultures. The tour culminated with a viewing of a large wall hanging by contemporary Australian artist, Sally Smart.
Creative Reconciliation Steps In 2017, Trinity Blakeview commissioned local artist Steve Oatway to produce three figurative sculptures. The figures which represent Indigenous people rising out of the earth to reclaim the land, were created out of a more robust material by using recycled farming implements. The large torso figure titled “Harry” with hands in front, attempting to push themselves up out of the bitumen, has a face made of plough shares and chains representing hair. These three figurative works are placed outside the Art room amongst a sea of 1.5 metre high Pukamani poles which were decorated by Year 7 and 8 students in 2016 under the guidance of artist in residence, Scott Rathmann. The site sends a clear message to visitors, that as a community we value the cultural heritage of the people who inhabited our land before white settlement. A “Yarning Circle” has also been created by Year 10 Art students. Adjacent to this site, it is decorated logs from trees destroyed in the bushfires at Blackham.
In the afternoon, students created their own artwork using collage, in response to the work of Sally Smart. This short creative activity helped the students to understand the processes Sally Smart follows in her practice, and some of the themes she explores in her work. Ms Adele Turner Head of Arts
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Sports 2017 Intercol
Trinity’s depth and variety of scoring options was a huge part to the success of the day Open A Basketball State Champions
ABOVE Back Row: Campbell Watts, Ben Cannizzaro, Jackson Walsh, AJ Cunningham, Alex Roberts, Ethan Bryan, Deklan Crook, Jye Watson (Coach). Front Row: Brad Skuce (Captain), Ben Pearson, Alex Winter, Hudson Walsh, Kalani Sapwell.
The Trinity College Open A Basketball Team claimed the 2017 state championship, their first since 2005, with a come-from-behind 51-44 victory over Sacred Heart, turning the tables on the 2016 result. The grand final was a microcosm of the entire finals day. To win the championship, a team must play four 30-minute games and a 40-minute final. It’s a gruelling event. Trinity’s depth and variety of scoring options was a huge part to the success of the day. In any game, any number of players were able to step up and there was no doubt Trinity had more in their legs in the end. That’s how it was in the final, different players stepped up at different times in the game. Another feature of the championship day was the discipline and selflessness with which the team played.
The fourth Trinity College verses St Michael’s College Intercol took place in September. This annual event continues to gain momentum each year and has become a highly anticipated occasion on the College calendar made even more enjoyable by the excellent spirit in which it is played. This year the Open Intercol was hosted by St Michael’s with six Trinity teams competing. The 1st XIII Footballers defeated St Michael’s 13.12 to 6.8 while the result was reversed for the 2nd XIII Footballers with Trinity scoring 4.3 and St Michael’s 14.13. Trinity’s Open Basketballers continued to demonstrate their dominance scoring 79 points to St Michael’s 37. However, St Michael’s was successful over Trinity in soccer winning the open boys contest on penalties 5 to 3 and the St Michael’s girls open team scoring 2 goals with Trinity failing to score. Trinity’s Open A Netball also went down to perennial powerhouse St Michael’s 46 to 27. The next Intercol competition will be hosted by Trinity College in 2018.
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Trinity went through undefeated on the day winning past Cabra, a talented Henley High School and St Peter’s in the minor rounds and comfortably accounting for Tenison Woods (Mount Gambier) 50-28 in the semi-final.
Sport Shorts Tarlee Meaney (Year 11) had a fantastic experience at the National Indoor Cricket Championship being named in the All-Star Team. The SA team featured two other Trinity College students; Taylah Gregory (Year 10) and Stephanie Beazleigh (Year 9). Basketball Australia invited Hannah Hank (Year 11) to attend the selection camp for the Australian Sapphires ahead of the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup. 1
(1) Jacob Desmond (Year 12) and Harliai Curthoys-Davies (Year 9) were selected in the state team that competed at the National State Teams Short Course Swimming Championships in September at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.
(2) The Year 7 SAPSASA Basketball Team finished third in the state after an excellent day of team-oriented basketball in the state finals. Congratulations to Katarina Chung-Orr (Year 9) who raced in the South Australian Cycling Champions recently winning a gold medal in the U17 women’s category.
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In August the Primary Swimming Team attended their second carnival of the Alyce Heap (Year 12) as well as Joanna year at Prince Alfred College. The depth and Abigail George (Year 9) easily won in our team was evident with excellent the Senior girls state title at the recent relay results. Overall the team achieved SA Orienteering State Relay Championships. outstanding results, winning the combined boys and girls competition for the second Hamish Mosey (Year 10) completed a time this year. rare double, representing his state in both football and basketball. Hamish was part of (3) The Open Girls Soccer Team claimed the South Australian U15 Schools Football their second state title in three years with Team that won silver at the School Sport a brilliant 2-1 victory over Nazareth. Australia National Championship in Perth. (4) The Year 10 Soccer Team finished third Another Trinity student, Mani Liddy (Year in the state after a convincing 4-1 win over 10), was also on the team. Two weeks earlier, Hamish was in Perth representing Sacred Heart. Earlier in the day Trinity fell SA Country at the National U16 Basketball to eventual champions Nazareth 3-1.
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Connor Moore (Year 10) was part of the South Australian Rugby team that won the division two title at the recent U18 Schoolboys Championships.
Championships where Alexander Day (Year 9) was also a team mate.
(5) Joanna George (Year 9) has been selected in the 2017 School Sport Australia All Australian Orienteering Team. Abigail George (Year 9), Max Grivell (Year 8) and Alyce Heap (Year 12) also competed and contributed to the South Australian team finishing third overall.
Snow Trip Report In the third week of the winter holidays 40 students and six staff embarked on what will go down as one of the best snow weeks we have had in recent years. A slow start to winter falls had a few of us nervous about what to expect at Mt Hotham, but a series of cold fronts with plenty of moisture ensured we had fresh, dry snow for the entire week. Conditions were not only conducive to those with established skills, but allowed the new crop of snow bunnies to progress throughout the week. The equipment hired through the Resort was in good repair and instruction received from the qualified experts helped all members get down the mountain safely. Each day consisted of a balance of lessons and free play to make sure personal goals were reached.
The snow conditions were outstanding, with fresh snow falling most days. Monday and Tuesday saw dumps totalling 25cm and with the assistance of the snow making facilities we were treated to a wide variety of terrain. Cold conditions kept the snow chalky on the groomed runs and powdery off-piste. It was great to see students exploring all parts of the mountain, hitting fresh lines of powder and making smooth turns on the groomers. Thanks to the staff for volunteering their holiday time to assist and to the 40 students for being respectful and keen. Mr Scott Charlton
Snow Trip Co-Ordinator
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Foundation
It is an intense physical, emotional and psychological challenge
One and All Adventure Thank You 2017 Donors The Foundation would like to publicly acknowledge the following donors to our programs including Scholarships, Library and Building fund. Your generous support is greatly appreciated.
During the October school holidays, qualified Operation Flinders Peer Group Mentors Nathan Highet (Year 10) and Louis Millar (Year 10) joined trainee mentors Oliver Matthews (Year 9) and Alex Randell (Year 9) in a week long sailing expedition on the iconic One and All from Ceduna to Port Adelaide. The trip was an outstanding success with reports the boys behaved very well and demonstrated excellent skills. All the boys now plan to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Awards through to a gold standard. Operation Flinders is a not for profit program, supported by the Trinity College Foundation, that takes young men and women aged 14 to 18, out of their environment and helps to rebuild their confidence and people skills through positive experience and achievement. It is an intense physical, emotional and psychological challenge which gives participants the chance to expand their view of the world. Participants in the program can then choose to train as Peer Group Mentors to encourage and guide others. Next up for the boys is an overnight camp at Victor Harbor where they will practice orienteering and navigation skills as well as abseiling The Bluff. They will be joined by Kyle Evans (Year 10) and Owen Sterck (Year 9) who are also undertaking Peer Group Mentor training. Mrs Clare Clayton School Counsellor
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Donors have been reconciled and given a donation during the period 19 September 2016 until 2 November 2017. Over $81,000 has been donated. Pavilion project donations were listed in our April edition.
Mrs J & Mr R Statton
Luncheon Fun The Foundation Board were thrilled to host an opportunity for guests to appreciate the best of College hospitality, as well as raise some funds, at the Inaugural Melbourne Cup Luncheon in the Pavilion building. With a fashion parade, raffle prizes and race sweeps, 60 guests enjoyed the student hand-made three course meal using produce from the College farm. The Year 10 students excelled at being the luncheon chefs, kitchen crew and waiting staff. Over $2,500 was raised from this event that looks to become a permanent fixture on the College Calendar.
ABOVE Melbourne Cup luncheon guest Annette
Broughton was thrilled to win a raffle prize from Chair of the Foundation, Dr Rupert Thorne.
ABOVE Top left: Dale and Jennie Martin with Deb and David Russell enjoy champagne on arrival at the Foundation Dinner. Top Centre: Penfolds Grange is presented to raffle winner, Helen Thorne. Top right: The array of silent auction prizes to be bid on. Middle left: Student helpers prepare to draw the raffle prizes left to right: Bryn Evans, Isla Higgins and Chelsea Webb. Middle right: Dinner guests enjoy the atmosphere of the Ian McLachlan Room at the Adelaide Oval. Bottom left: Student performers entertained guests with musical items from “Grease”. Bottom centre: Student helpers greet dinner guests as they arrived left to right: Sophie Arthur, Daniel Pring and Shannon Miller. Bottom right: George and Kerryl Gregory enjoy a conversation with Head of the College Nick Hately at the Foundation Dinner.
A Winter Wonderland for the 2017 Annual Foundation Dinner On Saturday 5 August members of our community gathered in the Ian McLachlan Room at the Adelaide Oval for the annual Trinity College Foundation Fundraising Dinner. The chilly weather conditions on the night complemented the event’s 2017 theme of a Winter Wonderland perfectly and didn’t dampen the guest’s enthusiasm in the slightest.
Guests could also participate in a table raffle for $10 a ticket with the choice of two great prizes; a bottle of Penfolds Grange donated by William Buck and valued at $800 or a mid-week stay at the exclusive McLaren Eye Accommodation House, plus a $250 wine experience at the neighbouring Yangarra Estate Vineyard valued at $1,250. The sale of raffle tickets raised $2,860 for the Foundation.
In addition to a sumptuous dinner and fabulous entertainment, guests were able to bid on over 80 donated items in a silent auction to help raise money to support the Foundation. The major auction item up for grabs was a corporate box at the Adelaide Oval for 10 people including catering and drinks to see the Adelaide Crows vs Sydney Swans game. Other notable silent auction items included; two tickets to the Triple M Crows Bunker Experience, Amazon Kindle Voyage eReaders and eBook vouchers, a private lunch dining experience catered by Hand Made Catering for six people, a Vera May black handbag and a Rapture HD Drone.
The Foundation Board is pleased to announce that the 2017 Winter Wonderland Annual Foundation Dinner raised over $40,000. The Foundation Board extends their thanks to all donors and volunteers who made the night such a success as well as the Trinity families who donated items towards hampers and baskets that generated over $1,400 in the silent auction. The 2018 dinner is at the Adelaide Oval, Friday 3 August 2018. We also acknowledge the generous support of our corporate sponsors, ACER (Platinum), Hewlett-Packard (Gold), Konica Minolta and Academy Photography (Bronze) and William Buck, Orora and Peter Kittle Motor Company (Table).
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STARplex
Swimmers’ progress is now recorded through on-deck iPods
Pool iPods
The STARplex Swim School now provides continuous weekly lessons all year round. Research into reducing drowning and improving competence and safety in water shows best practice in learn to swim is repetition through ongoing lessons, where skills and muscle memory can be confidently learnt and developed. Based on this research and recommendations from Swim Australia STARplex Swim School’s learn to swim program continues without breaking for school holidays and will run from January 15 to December 16 2018. There have been some exciting changes in technology to support these program changes. Swimmers’ progress is now recorded through on-deck iPods allowing each instructor to update a swimmers progress. The iPods track attendance, trigger areas for attention and alleviate congestion at Reception Desk and the Pool Deck office. An online portal enables parents to monitor their child’s progress in swim school by viewing assessment reports and enabling a child’s lesson time booking to be moved once they have passed a level.
Inclusive Sports Clinic Children and young adults living with a disability enjoyed an inclusive sports clinic in the STARplex courts during the October school holidays. STARplex is partnering with Basketball SA and Special Olympics to establish some regular programs for local people. The sports clinic enabled participants and their carers to connect with STARplex staff and learn about the resources and opportunities available at STARplex. A range of activities and competitions were offered and were well received. Feedback was very positive and there is genuine anticipation for STARplex staff to deliver more inclusive programs in 2018.
Futsal Affiliation STARplex has renewed its affiliation with Futsal under the Football Federation of Australia. With guidance from Futsal Advocate, Cristiano Dos Santos, STARplex is offering a quality competition for U8 to U16 year olds on Friday afternoons and a Futsal Academy to develop player football skills. STARplex Futsal Co-Ordinator, Ivando Lino will coach the Academy which is targeted at 8 to 13 year olds. In readiness for the Futsal competition a referee course was conducted in the recent school holidays with 6 participants qualifying to become referees.
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Mr Ricky Simpson signs off with Futsal Co-Ordinator, Ivando Lino.
STARplex Holiday Winner STARplex had over 550 entries to the Win a Family Holiday competition this year – a fantastic result. Conny Fishlock was the winner of the prize receiving a family holiday cruise to New Caledonia courtesy of Helloworld Travel Elizabeth. Conny purchased her daughter (Kerri) a Birthday present, including some gymwear from the STARstore, to be eligible to enter the competition. Conny
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is so excited to be taking her husband, daughter and granddaughter on this trip of a lifetime! Conny has been a previous STARplex Wellness & Rehabilitation Clinic client also. This year’s fantastic prize includes a Balcony Cabin, 8-day New Caledonia Cruise, departing from Sydney! FAR LEFT L-R: Kerri and Conny accepting
the Holiday prize from Mary (Helloworld Travel Elizabeth) and Dale Martin.
He has also been shortlisted to appear in a Chinese program discussing international studies Weddings
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Engagements
Shakira Juhas (2012) and Glenn Monteath were engaged in December 2016 and plan to get married in March 2019. Shakira completed a Bachelor of Midwifery at UniSA in 2015 and is in the process of completing a masters degree.
Lisa Sachse (2008) and Matthew Rowlands (2000) were married in February 2017 at Chapel Hill Winery, McLaren Vale. They were attended by maid of honour Laura Phillis (2008) and best man Tony Caruana. Lachlan Taylor (2012) married Karlee Mortimer in September at Serafino Winery in McLaren Vale.
Jackson Cole (2013) and Stephanie Antonopoulos (2013) celebrated their engagement in February at a winery in Seppeltsfield. They have been together for two and a half years and plan to be married in May 2018. Jackson and Stephanie both started their education at Zion Kindy Gawler Emily Collins (2010) got engaged to and continued through Trinity North and Senior school together as friends, until finally Peter King while on holiday in Far North Queensland in December 2015. getting together a year after graduating.
Births
Kimberley Williamson (nee Dale 2002) and husband Tristan welcomed their second daughter Ruby Aurora Williamson in June. Big sister Hazel is smitten with the new addition.
Stuart Dale (2004) and wife Holly welcome their first child, Ted Wallace Dale in July. The new Dale additions have a very proud Grandpa in Trinity College, Facilities Manager, Ian Dale.
Michael Twigg (2000) and Nicole Lesage and their three year old son Thomas welcomed daughter and sister Jasmine Amelia in August.
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Old Scholar Updates
ABOVE Top Left: The Can Dance for a Cure Concert organised by Kirra Bussenschutt (2009). Top Middle: The publicity poster for Tom Gentry (2016) and his first production. Top right: Declan Stimson (2012) graduating from Catawba College, North Carolina, USA. Bottom Left: Alec Stimson (2015) during his track and field training at Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania, USA. Bottom Middle: A wine label created by Jamie Hansen (2015). Bottom Right: Peter Howie (2010) volunteering at the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Samuel Carr (2014) was a member of the U21 South Australian Men’s Hockey Team that competed in Wollongong in July. He has also been selected as a member of the South Australian Hotshot’s Squad at the Australian Hockey League. He is currently taking part in a 10 week training program with the final team departing in September. Samuel has been an avid hockey player all of his life. While at school he was a prominent player and leader in hockey and was Captain of the Trinity College First XI Hockey Team for three years. Kirra Bussenschutt (2009) is one of the founders and organisers of the annual Can Dance for a Cure Concert that has raised over $140,000 for the University of Adelaide Cancer Research Library over the past eight years. The most recent event was held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre where over 1000 dancers and performers representing 35 dance schools performed in an amazing showcase. Several current Trinity students performed including Libby Harding (Year 10) with SA Performing Arts. Kirra was only 15 when she started teaching children to love dance and now Libby has also begun teaching as well. Tom Gentry’s (formerly Marsden 2016) performances were a regular highlight of the College’s last four musicals and
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many will remember his dedication to the performing arts as well as his witty stage characters. He is now endeavouring to showcase his talent to the world and in June his company, IKAG Productions presented, Title and Deed, at The Producers Bar in Adelaide.
Jamie Hansen (2015) is enjoying an apprenticeship in the Barossa Valley learning the art of printing wine labels. Jamie informs us that he’s loving perfecting his skills in this little known trade.
Peter Howie (2010) had the opportunity to work behind the scenes at the Eurovision Declan Stimson (2012) graduated from Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine earlier this Catawba College, Salisbury NC, USA in year. He had applied to be a volunteer at May earning a Bachelor of Science with the contest and, out of 7000+ applicants, a double major in Economics and Finance he was one of only 900 to be selected and Mathematical Finance, Magna Cum to work in a group of four production Laude. He was also awarded Society Cords volunteers. His tasks included liaising for Alpha Chi, Business Honour, Kappa with artists, assisting with accreditation Mu Epsilon and Phi Epsilon. He is currently and anything else that was required. Peter studying his Masters in Financial Economics is currently working as the Arts Centre at Ohio University, USA. Manager at St Peter’s Girls School in Stonyfell as well as a Freelance Technician. Alec Stimson (2015) is currently studying at Shippensburg University, Shippensburg Catisha Coburn (2013) graduated from PA, USA. As a Freshman he earned the University of Adelaide earning a All-Academic Laurels from the US Track Bachelor of Science (Advanced) with & Field and Cross Country Coaches majors in Biochemistry and Statistics. Association for his grade point average She is currently on a scholarship studying being over 3.25 and having reached a a Master of Philosophy in Bioinformatics provisional qualifying for the NCAA at the University of Adelaide, which Division II Championships. There were combines her passion for biology and only 301 male athletes named from all statistics. After completing her Master NCAA Division II programmes. He has of Philosophy she hopes to continue her since had an elbow reconstruction and studies with a PhD overseas. will not be competing in the javelin in the coming season.
ABOVE Top Left: Catisha Coburn (2013) graduating from University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Science (Advanced). Top Middle: David Franks (2012) graduating from University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Commerce. Top Right: Shane Smith (2007) with international old scholars Tong Niu (2007), Marvin Wu (2014), Mrs Pat Fabian (teacher), Paula Wang (2011) and Terry Wang (2010). Bottom Left: Jack Butler (2014) in North Korea during his Chinese study program. Bottom Middle: Shakira Juhas (2012) graduating with her Bachelor of Midwifery from UniSA. Bottom Right: Brittany Heath (2011) with her parents Dr Ken & Michelle Heath at her graduation in Bendigo.
Brittany Heath (2011) graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Dentistry from La Trobe University in September 2017. She now works in Horsham, Victoria. David Franks (2012) recently graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance). He is also the 2016 recipient of the SAGFA Prize awarded to the student who achieves the highest academic rank
in a course. David is currently working in Melbourne as a Foreign Exchange Analyst with NAB. He is also continuing his law studies at Monash University.
and is currently studying at the prestigious Tsinghua University in China. All his classes are taught in Chinese and he recently tested the highest level HSK 6 (Chinese Proficiency Exam). Jack said that all credit Jack Butcher (2014) lived in Pyongyang, goes to Mr Joseph Sun, his teacher at North Korea for a month whilst undertaking Trinity. He has also been shortlisted to his Chinese studies. His visit drew appear in a Chinese program discussing international media attention given the international studies and his view of difficulties westerners face to obtain China and will marry his Chinese fiancĂŠe, visas. Jack won the Westpac Bicentennial Ju Meng-di later in 2017. Foundation Asian Exchange Scholarship
Netball for Charity Recently Trinity staff played a lunch time game of netball against current students to raise funds for JDRF Jump to Cure Diabetes. This game was inspired by a current student who suffers from the condition. With blue streamers decorating the court entrance, spectators gave a gold coin to watch the match plus purchased raffle tickets, muffins, chocolates and cakes. The event raised $1,350 which is an excellent result. The staff team included old scholar Alanah Rowe (2012) and was easily won by the students. Trinity staff member, Carmen Gaskell will be jumping out of a plane during the next school holidays to support the cause.
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TOS Hockey The club finished an amazing season both on and off of the field. The B grade women’s team had a strong year finishing third during the minor rounds. With a strong elimination final win and an extra-time victory in the preliminary final, for the first time in over a decade, the women were off to a grand final. The B grade men’s team had a great start to the season which allowed them to finish second progressing into the finals. A courageous win in the qualifying final meant that the men got to defend their 2016 premiership. The men and the women played a double-header on grand final day, which was a tremendous effort from all the players and a first for the club. Unfortunately, the women went down
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For the 2017 winter season we welcomed four teams, three that played at South Australian Districts Netball Association and one at the local competition at STARplex. We finished the season with the B3s in an elimination final, a convincing win put them into preliminary final for the second consecutive season. This final was played against Modbury Hawks. It was a close game but unfortunately they went down in the last few minutes. Danielle Dittmar (A2), Jen Thompson (B3) and Shannen Thede (C1) won their respective team Best and Fairest Awards this season as well as the C1 team earning the Best Sportsmanship Award for their grade, congratulations to these girls. A huge thank you to our team managers and umpires who make it possible to get us all on the court each week. We look forward to this coming summer season where we hit our highest registration number of nine teams. If you are interested in playing netball, please email alanahmrowe@gmail.com.
The 2017/18 season is promising to be a ripper for the club with the exciting announcement of an introduction of a women’s side. The implementation of a nine-a-side women’s competition, running from November to January will provide a great opportunity for women’s cricket and the old scholars to expand with the support of the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association.
Miss Alanah Rowe (2012) Mobile: 0428 211 969
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We will again be fielding three men’s teams, A grade playing in the A3 competition, B grade at B2 level and C grade who were promoted to Lower Division 5 after last season’s minor premiership. We will also be fielding a Twenty20 side. Another exciting development for the club is that we will be enjoying our first season using the Trinity College Pavilion, which will provide additional player and spectator comfort on match days, as well as greater opportunities for social occasions. The cricket club is always open to new players of all abilities and ages, from school players in the holidays to those more
in an exciting and high scoring match 5-6 whilst the men lost in a hard fought game 1-3. Off the field the club hosted its annual quiz night fundraiser in the beautiful new Trinity College Pavilion which was the most successful night to date. As always we welcome new players of all abilities to the club and we urge anyone, if you are interested in playing social hockey this summer or in next years’ winter season to please send us an email trinityHC@barossahockey.com Mr Thomas Gregory (2009)
President, Mobile: 0431 861 165
experienced. Players do not need to have a connection to the school. Training sessions are held in the Big Shed on Trinity North on Tuesday and Thursday from 6.00pm. Mr Adrian Zorich (2006)
President, Mobile: 0422 729 911
A Gift to the Archives
ABOVE Coach Brad Schaper (2013) with the Inaugural Old Scholars Womens Cricket Team.
First Game for Old Scholars Women’s Cricket History was made on Sunday 29 October, when the old scholars fielded a women’s team for the first time. TOSCC president Adrian Zorich said it was a proud moment for the players and all involved with the club, which is currently in its eleventh season. “We’re really excited to have taken this step to give our female Old Scholars a pathway to continue to play cricket, as well as enjoy ongoing social activities.” Mr Zorich said.
From 1985 - 1987, Mr Bob Gosling travelled by train with a number of Pulteney Grammar School students to construct a bus shelter, near the original tennis courts and bus bay, where Senior is now built. The students also assisted with landscaping and drainage of the original intersection of Trinity College with Alexander Avenue and Main North Road. With the assistance of the Trinity Grounds Committee, they also relocated two sheds from Pulteney to Trinity. Although the structures have not survived the ongoing development of Trinity Gawler, Mr Gosling kindly loaned Archives his personal collection of correspondence and photographs to be scanned to add to our collection that commemorate these projects. BELOW: L-R: Mrs Wendy Stimson (College Archivist), Mr Bob Gosling (retired Pulteney Grammar School teacher) and Mrs Helen Parham (Roma Waite Library).
“This season is really about the players having fun and enjoying the experience of playing together and, building something special for future cricketers to enjoy.” The TOSCC women’s side will play two seasons in 2017/18, the first finishing prior to Christmas, before an eight-week season starts in the new year. Training takes place at the Waldeck Oval from 6.30pm on Thursday (fitness or active wear recommended). Players do not need to have had any previous cricket experience. The club provides all playing equipment and is developing a new uniform with the feedback of the players. For more information, contact myself or visit the Trinity Old Scholars Cricket Club Facebook page. Mr Adrian Zorich (2006)
President, Mobile: 0422 729 911
TOS Football This season saw both A and B grade for the old scholars playing in the finals but unfortunately we couldn’t go all the way. We celebrated our end of season presentation in the amazing new Trinity College Pavilion. The A grade best and fairest was a three way tie between Stefan Cavallaro, Brad Cameron and Ryan Clarke with current Year 12 student Nick Hooker the runner up. Lachlan Barker won the B grade best and fairest with Todd Lamont as runner up. The club has reappointed Stephen Couzner and Ben Johnson as A and B grade coaches for season 2018 and Shane Brooks has
joined the club to coach our C grade. If you’re interested in getting involved we encourage you to contact Nathaniel on 0488 067 670 or Ben on 0424 344 240. Mr Nathaniel Eldridge (2004)
Co-President, Mobile: 0488 067 670
Do you have something archives might like to copy/scan or permanently add to their collection? Please email Mrs Wendy Stimson with your suggestion stimsowe@trinity.sa.edu.au
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2018 Reunions
Reunions Ten Year Reunion - Class Of 2007
Class of 2008
The Class of 2007 held its ten year reunion on Saturday 3 June. Over 50 old scholars attended and enjoyed the evening in the new Trinity College Pavilion building.
Saturday 2 June 2018, Trinity College Pavilion Class of 1998
Twenty Year Reunion - Class Of 1997
Saturday 27 October 2018, Trinity College Pavilion
Old Scholars travelled from Sydney, Perth, Canberra and the Gold Coast to reminisce about their former Trinity days with staff including Michael and Ros Hewitson, George and Kerryl Gregory, Vanessa and Nick Sharrad and Wayne Philp.
30 Year Beadell House Reunion Saturday 27 October 2018, Trinity College Pavilion This special event will begin at 4.00pm with a tour of the College followed by a gathering in the pavilion from 5.00pm. ABOVE Some familiar faces
from the Class of 2007.
BELOW Ms Deidre Fischer,
Head of Beadell House in 1996.
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