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Welcome
We are a community bounded by faith, and committed to making a positive difference.
ABOVE L-R: Chair of College Council, Mr Ray Oermann and Mr Nick Hately review the College master plan as part of the Strategic Plan process.
Welcome to another full and exciting edition of the Trinity Times! The breadth of opportunity and commitment to excellence does come to the fore in this edition. Students finding success in the classroom, on the sporting field, in music and drama are key articles. Most pleasing is the level of commitment from students to serve through fundraising efforts to support overseas communities in Cambodia, indigenous communities in the APY lands, and via donating blood to assist people facing a medical crisis. Students are successful when they give their best and this edition features articles on this occurring via community art, at the show and on camp. The old scholar pages acknowledge and celebrate our graduates and the foundation page thanks so many people and businesses that help all of this happen. We are a community bounded by faith, and committed to making a positive difference. Trinity needs to plan for a bright future. During the course of the year, the College Council have applied much of their energy into strategic planning. Ten key areas, each with a clear vision statement, have been established. Key stakeholders have been diligently working to operationalize this plan and concrete projects will be announced shortly. Achievement of the plan will enable Trinity College to continue to get the best outcomes for the students in our care and to make a positive impact on the wider community. Nick Hately
Head of Trinity College ABOVE
Connie Jackson (Year 7) the Trinity College General Excellence Scholarship Winner 2013
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A photograph taken by Laura Webster (Year 10) that was part of our 2012 Photographic Exhibition held in The Space Gallery during Term 2.
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The Class of 2011 came back to Senior School to collect their Yearbooks and update their details as New Old Scholars.
Ten Strategic Goals Key Area
Vision Statement
01 | Christian Values
Live the College motto of: ‘In God is my Faith.’
02 | Breadth of Opportunities
A school community that sustains a holistic range of opportunities and educational choice that is current and relevant.
03 | Student Wellness
Support, develop and encourage good physical and psychological health.
04 | Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Delivering quality outcomes for all students.
05 | Community Service
Opportunities for individuals to contribute to the community.
06 | Family & Community Partnerships
A College that provides a caring and supporting learning environment that enhances strong partnerships with families and communities.
07 | Staff Culture
Attract, develop, support and retain top quality staff.
08 | Environmental Sustainability
Excellence in environmental literacy and practice.
09 | Enterprise Development
Open to new ideas and opportunities.
10 | Financial Sustainability
Ensure Trinity College remains vibrant and viable into the future.
VALE Janel Green On Wednesday 12 September we lost a wonderful colleague and inspirational teacher, Mrs Janel Green. Janel had battled cancer for the past seven years and had, during this time, continued to work, complete a university degree and commence her teaching contract at Trinity College Blakeview. This is testament to her incredible courage and fortitude. Many students at Blakeview have spoken about her willingness to assist them to achieve their potential, her work as a House Tutor in Uley House, her assistance in learning support and the way she made Christian Living lessons fascinating in the Junior School. Staff have spoken about her warm friendly approach, the strength of her faith, her care and compassion for everyone and her friendly interest in everyone’s lives. Janel’s funeral, on Monday 17 September, was a true celebration of an exceptional teacher and a woman of great strength and love. Over 1,000 people packed the Victory Church to listen to the wonderful memories, the strength of her faith and the overwhelming sense of loss felt by all who had been touched by her. Our school was blessed by her presence on our staff and we will miss keenly her passion and advocacy for teaching, sense of humour, compassion, interest in people and her collegial spirit. Her husband Graham, and children Angus, Matthew and Charlotte are very much in our prayers and thoughts. On the last day of term, we released special wish balloons. Students came to school in colourful clothes with all donations going to the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). We celebrated the life of Janel Green and how much we respected and loved her as a teacher and colleague. Mrs Karen McMahon Principal Blakeview
Trinty College Welcome
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Success
Two new camp sites were prepared on Trinity’s Blackham property
Blackham Shines for Camps
Science Stars
Congratulations to Catisha Coburn and Lachlan Arthur (Year 11) who have been selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) – a 12 day program for students moving into Year 12 and who are considering careers in science, engineering or technology. Catisha is interested in pursuing a career based around material development. She will have the opportunity to talk with current research scientists while attending the forum in Canberra. Catisha will visit each of the major universities in Canberra as well as the CSIRO. Lachlan is considering a career Surprisingly for a number of students this was in medicine, and is attending the forum in their first night in a tent and our Blackham Perth. He will have the chance to visit each property gave them the full bush experience of the three universities and see first hand including animals visiting in the night. current medical research. The forums occur during January, and we wish both Lachlan Dr Michael Slocombe and Catisha all the best. Year 8 students from North and Blakeview have enjoyed a different style of camp recently. Two new camp sites were prepared on Trinity’s Blackham property. Students camped overnight at both sites and enjoyed some team challenges in this diverse bush setting. They were also able to develop their rock-climbing skills on a climbing wall and learn orienteering on a new introductory orienteering course. The three day experience included hikes between Blackham and the Para Wirra Recreation Park.
Manager Blackham & Para Wirra LEFT
Students scale the portable rock climbing wall at Blackham.
Aaron Whenan
Head of Science
Future Leader Acknowledged
Trinity College Captain Hannah Donhardt has been named the winner of the prestigious Helen Handbury Leadership Award for 2012. Hannah is the only South Australian to be recognised as part of the 2012 Future Leaders Awards program. The Future Leaders Awards recognise and reward young Australians who have shown strong leadership and potential. The awards also aim to inspire others to engage in environmental and community issues, and make a difference. The Helen Handbury Leadership Award marks the outstanding contribution that the late Mrs Helen Handbury made to community development in rural and regional Australia. The award recognises Year 12 students in rural and regional Australia who have shown exceptional community leadership. The winners receive $5,000 funding for an international trip to experience community development in another culture whilst at University.
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Junior Lego Robotics State Championships Students from Blakeview had great success at the South Australian Robocup Junior competition and went on to the National titles in Canberra during the September school holidays. They placed in the top ten in two categories.
National Year of Reading Gala Day This year, has been designated as ‘The National Year of Reading’ with special events planned throughout the year. The aim is to promote the importance and relevance of reading as research has shown that nearly half of the population of Australia can’t read with any fluency.
ABOVE SAPSASA (Primary School Sport) Representatives Back L-R: Bryley Dedman, Lachlan Brook,
Skye Szymanskyj and Bradley Ballentine. Front L-R: Jackson Hately, Vasilious Tryfopoulos, Isabelle Stimson, Alexander Suter and Connie Jackson. Absent: Natalie Hilton and Jasmine Kilyen Coles.
ABOVE SSSSA (Secondary School Sport) Representatives Back L-R: Sam Branson, Jordan Grimes, Tyler
Zecchini, Ethan Woolford and Meara Grivan. Front L-R: Maddison Stevens, Sam Carr, Kate Edwards, Laura Kingsmill and Nick Ruciack. Absent: Jacob Desmond and Jared Bruecher.
State Representation Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in South Australian sporting teams throughout 2012. Netball
Soccer
Meara Grivan (Year 9) SSSSA
Vasilious Tryfopoulos (Year 7) SAPSASA
Alexandra Suter (Year 7) SAPSASA
Lachlan Brook (Year 6) SAPSASA
Football
Bradley Ballentine (Year 7) SAPSASA
Jackson Hately (Year 6) SAPSASA
Isabelle Stimson (Year 6) SAPSASA
Nick Ruciack (Year 10) SSSSA
Swimming
Hockey
Connie Jackson (Year 7) SAPSASA
Bryley Dedman (Year 6) SAPSASA
Natalie Hilton (Year 6) SAPSASA
Laura Kingsmill (Year 10) SSSSA & SSA
Jasmine Kilyen-Coles (Year 5) SAPSASA
Sam Carr (Year 10) SSSSA
Maddison Stevens (Year 8) SSSSA
Triathlon
Jacob Desmond (Year 7) SSSSA
Ethan Woolford (Year 9) SSSSA
Kate Edwards (Year 12) SSSSA
Athletics
Sam Branson (Year 8) SSSSA
Skye Szymanskyj (Year 7) SAPSASA
Jared Bruecher (Year 8) SSSSA
Basketball
Jordan Grimes (Year 8) SSSSA
Jackson Hately (Year 6) SAPSASA
Tyler Zecchini (Year 8) SSSSA
At Gawler River a ‘Gala Day’ was held as part of our celebrations during the year. The younger classes were buddied up with older classes to help them with the activities. Our aim was to highlight the importance and relevance of literacy to all aspects of life by linking reading to activities based around four areas: Sport, Games, Travel and The Arts. The students had to read instructions to decorate biscuits, follow a fitness circuit, make a clay pot, build a model car, paint Chinese characters, play word games, create passports and write group stories, along with many other challenges. Using computers, groups researched different countries in the world that speak French, were involved in mapping activities and created three dimensional models using drawing programs’. It was marvellous to observe the wonderful rapport between the older students and their younger partners as they worked together and moved around the school to participate in different activities and to share in the general excitement generated towards reading. Ann Fyffe
Gawler River Librarian
ABOVE L-R: Nikolas Rallis (Year 5) and NicholasVuksan (Reception) reading instructions to decorate biscuits.
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Weekend Sunrise interviewed Year 2 students about technology use in the classroom.
Trinity on TV This term Trinity College has attracted TV crews for a number of reasons. Firstly the Lion Dance Troupe will feature on ‘Behind the News’ ABC TV because of their performances at the Royal Show and the ‘Oz Asia’ Festival. Filming was done on site during their rehearsals and also at the Adelaide Royal whilst they were in the Grand Parade. Secondly, Channel 7 ‘Weekend Sunrise’ program interviewed Year 2 North students and their teachers about technology use in the classroom. Students quickly demonstrated the use of laptops and their blogging skills to the amusement of reporter Julie Tran. ABOVE The Lion Dance Troupe are filmed by ABC TV during their weekly rehearsal.
Mini–Metric Olympics at Trinity
Healthy Hearts
Students in Year 4, at North, were recently treated to their own Mini Olympics. Both Year 4 classes combined and groups rotated through a circuit of mathematical challenges.
Blakeview was recently awarded a silver printed plaque acknowledging the school’s participation in ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ for over 10 years. Known as a Silver ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ School a huge thank you to Fiona Hutcheson (Head of Sport R-6) and the Blakeview Front Office staff who collected and processed funds this year of $5,847.20. Also supporting this cause was North which raised a further $6,280.75 this year. An outstanding effort by all students involved.
Tasks included Paper Plate Discus (measuring the distance of the throw in metres), Cotton Ball Shot-put (measuring the distance of the push in centimetres), Sponge Squeeze (measuring the water displaced in millilitres), Marble Grab (measuring the weight of the marbles in grams) and Straw Javelin (measuring the distance thrown in centimetres). The students were awarded Olympic medal stickers in bronze, silver and gold, as they completed each stage of the pentathlon. As a conclusion to the task each student was awarded a gold medal, which was ceremoniously placed around their neck. A very moving final moment was when the two classes, teachers and helpers all stood to sing the National Anthem. The students were so proud of their achievements and will hold onto the memory of that day in for years to come. Ruth Paton
North Year 4 Teacher
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Left: L-R: Current parent Penny Ashenden presents Lauren McKiggan and Madeline Ryan their MiniMetric Olympics medals. Right: Alexandre Ladegourdie measuring the paper plate discus competition.
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Sarah Lewis (Year 4) helps Blakeview achieves its Silver ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ School status.
College Musical BELOW
Top: Act II: The Garden of Hareford Hall – The Sun has got his hat on Middle: Act II: The Garden of Hareford Hall – Take it on the Chin Bottom Left: Act I: The Kitchen – An English Gentleman Bottom Right: Act I: Hareford Hall – The Lambeth Walk
Shining on the Stage Congratulations to the cast and crew of the 2012 Whole College Musical which was performed over 3 nights and a matinee during August. After months of rehearsals the staff and students showcased their singing and dancing talents with the stage production of “Me & My Girl”. This musical is set in the late 1930’s in Hampshire, Mayfair, and Lambeth. The musical had a successful original run on the West End in 1937 and successful revivals in both London and New York in the 1980s. The story is based on a family of haughty aristocrats seeking the legitimate heir to the title of Earl of Hareford. A Cockney from Lambeth is found and named as the long-lost “Earl of Hareford”. The production included great dance routines, brilliant comedy pieces and a wonderful array of costumes. The onstage cast comprised of 22 students which meant a number of dual roles for performers, challenging their talents and stamina. We look forward to another Whole College Musical production in 2013. Audrey Somerville, Jayan Mace, Anthony Cini & Melanie Harding The Production Team
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Arts
Unlike artwork in a gallery, it is seen by all and is present in people’s everyday lives. Water Tank Becomes a Canvas For five weeks Year 9 Trinity College students worked with local artist, Joshua Smith, on a design to beautify an old water tank located on Uley Road, Blakeview with the endorsement of the City of Playford Council. Blakeview Year 9 art students researched street art and presented a written piece and mini street art piece in the style of their nominated artist. As part of the Council endorsement process, the students were required to inform the public as the project was completed at a public site, being the Uley Rd water tank at the Munno Para Football Club. The Year 9 class visited Narooma Nursing Home to work alongside residents and discuss their project with them. While the students were a little nervous at first, every student thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
ABOVE The Yarn Bombed water tank located near Tech Studies on the Gawler site by Libby Millar (Year 12).
Creative Arts Yarn Bombing is a modern and innovative form of art, that can be seen all over the world. It is diverse; its meaning is relevant to every culture. This I believe, after the completion of my Visual Study is the essence and the powerful impact that yarn bombing creates amongst society for every age.…..it is lively, it brings people together. Unlike artwork in a gallery, it is seen by all and is present in people’s everyday lives; everyday objects such as statues, cars, water tanks and street signs are transformed into something alien to people’s everyday norms. It’s been a personal experience, working with many different people. I am highly appreciative of the businesses and people who donated wool and contributed to the project and its purpose. A project of this size would never have come together without the passion that the people involved have for knitting, crochet and art. Positioned in the College grounds the yarn bomb is a testament to all those who did not turn away in disbelief when the large concrete water tank was pledged to be wrapped in wool. For everyone who saw the possibilities, the completed yarn bomb now stands for itself. Special thanks to the Hand Knitters Guild of South Australia, House of Yarn, knitalpaca, and Spotlight for donating wool. Much appreciation to the Hamley Bridge Hospital-Hostel, Joan Fischer and my Granny.Thank you for your support Mrs Russell, Miss Neagle and Mr Dale….. and of course every single person who crocheted or knitted a loop into the yarn bomb. Libby Millar Year 12
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Top: Year 9 students install their art work on the public water tank at Blakeview. Bottom: Discussions at the Narooma Nursing Home with its residents and Year 9 art students about the proposed public water tank art piece.
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The project for the water tank was installed during September and addresses the theme; the beauty of a diverse community. Joshua Smith, who has exhibited overseas, visited the classrooms once a week to mentor the students on their pieces. Kylie Neagle
Head of the Arts
Music Report
BELOW Trinity College Concert Band won second place in the C grade Concert Division at the
National Band Championships Melbourne 2012.
The Trinity College Music Department has been extremely busy this past term, with three major events which saw music students from across the College out in the community and in the spotlight on several occasions. We are very proud of our young musicians for their dedication and commitment to the Music Program at the College. Louise Skelton Head of Music
ABODA South Australian School Band Festival The ABODA South Australian School Band Festival was held at Westminster School on the 16th and 17th August. There were over 70 bands competing in the three day festival. Results for Trinity College were outstanding. Senior Band Section Trinity College Senior Concert Band – Gold
Intermediate Band Section South School Advanced Band – Gold North School Concert Band – Silver Blakeview Advanced Band – Honourable Mention
Junior Band Section South School Junior Band – Gold and overall winner of the section Blakeview Junior Band – Bronze
Stage Band Section
Balaklava Eisteddfod Trinity College was well represented at this year’s annual Balaklava Eisteddfod, with many of our students receiving awards in individual and group sections at this prestigious event.
Recently our students were given the opportunity to share the stage in concert with two very gifted musicians. The Trinity College Senior Concert band performed works with the world famous Australian Band, Choir & Ensemble Results multi-instrumentalist, James Morrison and the 16 year old UK trombone virtuoso, Trinity College Senior Band - Band Championship Trophy Peter Moore on Sunday 12th August. The Tanunda Town Band and Brass FX, Trinity College Senior Band - 1st Place both professional Brass ensembles, also (Open Concert Band Division) performed in what was an incredibly Trinity College South Advanced Band entertaining, fun and inspiring concert. It 1st Place (Senior Concert Band Division) was wonderful to see the Hewitson Theatre filled to the brim with music enthusiasts Trinity College South Junior Band from around the state. It provided our 1st Place (Junior Concert Band Division) students with the opportunity to work with Trinity College Senior Choir - Performed in the two of the world’s greatest musicians. non-competitive Choral Vocal Workshop Trinity College South Junior Choir Performed in the non-competitive Junior Choral Workshop Trinity College Flute Ensemble Honourable Mention (Senior Instrumental Ensemble section)
Blakeview Stage Band (Non-competitive) BELOW
James Morrison & Peter Moore Concert
Left: James Morrison and Peter Moore perform a duet during their Sunday concert. Right: James Morrison is conducted by Bruce Raymond with the Trinity College Band.
Peter Moore worked closely with our students as our ‘Musician in Residence’ over the first half of the term. Peter enjoyed his time with us and developed an excellent rapport with our students and staff. It was a wonderful opportunity for the College to work alongside Peter and to get to know him so well. We are looking forward to working with him again next year when he returns to accompany the Senior Concert Band at the National Band Championships in Perth.
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Community
Aiming to raise $12,000 to take to Cambodia to help build a new sanitation block.
Trinity2Cambodia
Food for the Future
In January 2013 the first ever Trinity College Mission Trip will go to Cambodia. 12 Students will have the opportunity to travel for two weeks prior to school commencing and are looking forward to experiencing Cambodian culture and history. The mission team will be involved in hands on development, including a sanitation project (assisting with a toilet block and well), teaching English to a group of Year 10-12 students and spending time with local people.
A new planting project has commenced at our farm know as 20 Food Trees. The ‘Ag’ teaching team recruited expert advice with Adelaide TV personality and guru gardener, Milton Vadoulis who demonstrated how to successfully plant food trees with students. Trees included avocados, olives, figs, quince and pomegranate. These trees were planted in the northern section of paddocks two and three. With ease of access to our paddocks, caring for these plants will be incorporated into daily lessons.
Our team is blessed to have Lois Whittall as our host for the trip. Lois lectures in business management at Adelaide University and has been regularly travelling to Cambodia for the past 7 years. She is the coordinator of the Plas Prai education project which supports young women from rural areas through Years 10-12 and through to university. The Cambodia 2013 team is aiming to raise $12,000 to take with them to donate to the projects they are involved in. So they’ve been busy holding food and BBQ stalls, washing cars and putting together a Cakeless Cake Stall to raise these funds. For more information, and to follow the team’s journey us on line visit: www.sites.google.com/site/trinity2cambodia/
Kevin Hoskin
Head of Agriculture
Craig Loveday Chaplain
Saving Lives Together Twice this year Senior students and staff have generously donated blood and plasma to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service. To assist with accessibility for donors the Red Cross have sent their Blood Van to Trinity College Gawler for a day so that students over the age of 16 can donate. Almost 50 people generously undertook the process. RIGHT
Bradley Schaper (Year 11) relaxes whilst giving blood when the Red Cross Blood Bank Van visited Senior school
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Trinty College Community
Ten different tree species were planted and we look forward to watching them mature and bearing food.
Trinity Working with Defence Communities
ABOVE L-R: Bek Bayly (Year 7) and Esther Fechner (Year 7) go through their paces at the Gawler Show.
Gawler Show 2012 The Trinity College Show Team had another successful event at the Gawler Show this year. In the first two classes, the steers were assessed on their condition and fitness for market. In these classes, the Red Poll steer paraded by Natasha Rice (North) received a Commended Effort ribbon, the Murray Grey steer led by Wade Hogg (Blakeveiw) received a third place and the Limousin steer paraded by Esther Fechner (South) received a second place ribbon. In the hotly contested handler classes, the students were assessed on their ability to parade the steers correctly and present them to the judge. In the 17 years and above category, Heath Foster (Senior) was awarded a Commended Effort for his handling of the Murray Grey steer and Danielle Redman (Senior) received a second place with the Shorthorn Steer. In the 13 to 17 year old category, Lacey Brooks (North) received third place for the Hereford and Natasha Rice (North) received second place for the Red Poll steer. In the U13 years handlers class, Esther Fechner (South) received a Commended Effort for the Limousin steer, Quinn Hogg (Blakeveiw) received third place for the Shorthorn, and Bek Bayly (North) received first place for her exceptional handling of the Hereford steer.
Defence School Transition Aides (DSTA) and Defence Transition Mentors (DTM) are funded by the Department of Defence through Defence Community Organisation (DCO) and are employed as a member of the College staff by their respective schools. Trinity is fortunate to have a DTM role based across North, South and Senior schools, and a DSTA role based at North and South School. The roles were established to assist Defence Force children who experience difficulties transitioning into and out of a school upon posting or during parental absences due to deployment, exercises or courses. BELOW
L-R: Jacquie Langstreth (DSTA) and Helen Martin (DTM).
After all of the handler classes were finalised, the champions from each class were brought back into the ring and the overall Champion Handler was decided. In a very tight competition this year, the Champion Handler for 2012 was awarded to Bek Bayly. A new handler class was started this year whereby each school was given the opportunity to put forward their best handler and their best steer to compete. Danielle Redman (Senior) took out the Schools Led Steer Inaugural Prize in fine form this year with the Shorthorn. Overall, the Trinity College Show Team was awarded twelve ribbons and came second by one point to the University of Adelaide, Roseworthy College Team as most successful exhibiting school. Aaron Fechner
Agriculture Teacher
Helping Others The North P & F have been collecting ‘Coles Sports for Schools’ dockets for the past three years. In the past two years the community collected over 140,000 dockets. This enabled us to purchase an amazing quantity of sporting equipment for the children to use. All the classrooms from Reception to Year 7 now have bags of equipment. It was decided that as we are advantaged by our large community this year we would donate the sporting equipment we receive as a result of this program to disadvantaged communities. Hence, the North Junior School is choosing a school in the APY lands to which we will give the sporting equipment that we receive from the 2012 docket collection. The Middle School will use their equipment to make packs to give to the ‘Little Heroes Foundation’ to support the families of sick children. Liz Hinrichsen
Head of Junior School North
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L-R: North P&F members Michelle Wilkinson, Tanya Ramsey, Penny Ashenden and Nicole Ryan.
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Sports
The bi-annual visit to Ballarat was on again in 2012 with 32 students travelling to play Football and Netball against Ballarat Grammar in Victoria.
Ballarat Football & Netball Exchange 2012
National Gold
Netball
Football
Trinity 40 defeated Ballarat Grammar 23.
Trinity 4.9 (33) lost to Ballarat Grammar 5.11 (41).
Rhiana Hooker (Year 7) collected team gold in the Australian Road Walking Championships in Adelaide recently. The SA U14 Girls team won the team category. While Rhiana finished 12th overall in the 3km event, she was awarded the bronze medal on handicap.
After spotting the tall timber walking into the Ballarat Grammar stadium, we were a little nervous to say the least. Both teams started a little shakily, with some passing errors and poor communication. With a few changes made, we had a good turn around in the second quarter. Improved circle defence, better delivery into the goalies and more defensive pressure allowed us to hit the front by half time. A solid last half resulted in a 12 goal win. While Libby Millar earned herself the player of the match award, credit must go to our defenders who were well outdone for height, but managed numerous intercepts, rebounds and forced errors from their opponents. All girls combined well on the day and deserved the win. Carmen Gaskell
Coach Open A Netball
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In very cold and muddy conditions our boys were very keen to play well, especially those who would be playing their last game for the College. The game started well with the first goal by the captain Daniel Elvin which was a great confidence builder for the boys. A lot of stoppages which suited our style of footy saw Trinity trail at half time 2-5 to Ballarat 2-6, was a credit to the boys. We needed a big third quarter to potentially set up a win. So much of the third quarter was played in our half but we missed a couple of shots on goal which should have been kicked. Ballarat were still leading 3-9 to 3-8. The final score was Ballarat 5-11 to Trinity 4-9 in a tough and physical game of footy. Mark Weaver
Coach 1st XVIII Football
Sports Shorts Athlete Development has 125 students enrolled in the program focussing on improving agility, speed, endurance and durability. Laura Kingsmill (Year 10) was part of the U16 Australian Girls Hockey Team to play against New Zealand. Bradley Skuce (Year 7), Brodie Nathan and Koen Sapwell (Year 8) attended the Sydney Cup Invitational Tournament to play for SA Basketball and the 2012 SASI Squad. Demi Skinner (Year 10) played in the U16 National Basketball Championships. Brianna Fuller (Year 8) competed for S.A. in the Australian Little Athletics Championships. Callum Scotson (Year 10) has been selected for two cycling teams the South Australian Team and the Australian Junior Track National Championships. Callum won the U17 Men’s event (he has been unbeaten in a State Road or Time Trial Championship since taking up cycling in 2009). Dylan Pope (Year 8) has been selected to play in the Australian Inline Hockey Team in Hawaii in 2013. Bec Aldridge (Year 8) has returned from representing Australia in an international Inline Hockey series against New Zealand. Megan Hay (Year 11) will compete at the U18 National Lacrosse Championships.
State Knockout Championships Trinity returned solid results in State Knockout Sports competitions, with most teams making it through to later rounds. The Year 8/9 Football team (3rd), South Year 6 Basketball (2nd) and Open Basketball team (5th) made it through to the State finals. The footballers came agonisingly close to a grand final berth, losing narrowly to Henley High School, leaving coach David Schell to rue lost opportunities. While the basketballers went into the final without stars Angus Fischer (broken wrist) and Daniel Ebert (US High School). Coach Jye Watson adamant a full-strength Trinity College side would have come close to winning it all. The First XI soccer team was beaten 3-2 in the State Knockout Final by St Michael’s College. After leading 1-0 and 2-1, the Lions were unable to sustain their high level of play, and were overtaken by the fast-finishing St Michael’s. A great effort trying to defend their 2011 title. BELOW
Top: The First XI Soccer team beat Sacred Heart on their way to defend their State Knockout Title. Bottom: The Year 8/9 Football Team.
Jack Getson (Year 12) was selected for the National Polocrosse Championships hosted at Morgan Park Polocrosse Grounds in Warwick, Queensland. Breeanna Dickson (Year 11) is part of the State U21 Youth Lawn Bowls Team. Year 8 students Maighan Hern, Tansy Kember, Brianna Fuller and Phoebe Matthews are four of only eight U14 girls from South Australia to be chosen to attend an elite athletics training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra in the October holidays. A fantastic achievement. Jordan Pudler (Year 10) has been selected in a 20-player touring squad for the National U17 Soccer Team, The Joeys. The team recently travelled to Bolivia to undergo an intensive altitude training camp in preparation for the World Cup qualifying series to be played in Iran in September. ABOVE
Top: Bec Aldridge (Year 8) Inline Hockey. Middle: Laura Kingsmill (Year 10) Hockey Bottom: Koen Sapwell (Year 8) Basketball.
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Foundation
We thank Trinity families who donated items towards the hampers that generated $915.00 in the silent auction.
ABOVE L-R: The Foundation Board members prepare to greet guests at the Annual Dinner. Back: Ms Sam McCaffrey, Mr Christopher Maiolo, Mr David Matters, Dr Rupert Thorne, Mr David Russell and Mrs Clarissa Russo. Front: Mr Wayne Smith, Ms Karen Fullagar, Mrs Kerrianne Carter, Ms Michelle Radford, Mrs Wendy Stimson and Ms Kay Fyfe.
Best Result Yet for the Foundation With a sold out event, the National Wine Centre was converted to a Parisian Cabaret venue for the guests who attended the 2012 Annual Foundation Dinner on Saturday 28 July.
Chair of the Foundation, Dr Rupert Thorne announced that donors to the Foundation would be permanently acknowledged on a Donor Board if their contributions exceeded $1,000.
The evening opened with the cast of ‘Me & My Girl’ performing 3 numbers and creating a fun atmosphere for guests to enjoy the dance floor.
The Donor Board will be unveiled at the annual thank you event. If parents, old scholars, previous parents and staff are interested in making a donation to the Foundation they should contact the Foundation Office.
The night was sure to raise substantial monies for the Foundation Scholarship fund with a table raffle which included a bottle of Grange and an iPad to win, generating $4,000.00.
The Foundation Board are pleased to announce that the ‘Night in Paris’ Foundation Dinner raised $41,554.60. We thank all donors and volunteers who made the night such a success and we also thank the Trinity families who donated items towards the hampers and baskets that generated $915.00 in the silent auction. The 2013 Annual Dinner is called ‘The Great Foundation Wall Dinner’ and will be hosted at the National Wine Centre on Saturday 3 August 2013.
Our night was a success due to the generous support of corporate donors. Exclusive Platinum Sponsor • Acer Silver Sponsors • Campion • Jacob’s Creek Bronze Sponsors • Datacom • Academy Photography • Kent Civil Table Sponsors Hewlett Packard, Konica Minolta, Avery Dennison, AMCOR, Transpacific Cleanaway and Ren Projects. We would like to thank Year 12 students Emma Girdham, Mark Darby, Ashley Twigger and College Captain, Hannah Donhardt who volunteered to help on the night. Thanks also go to graphic design firm Mitousa Creative for designing our auction catalogue free of charge. Kay Fyfe
Director of Development LEFT
Top: The wonderful French singing entertainer, Michaela Burger. Far Left Bottom: The fabulous ‘French themed’ room at the National Wine Centre Left Bottom: The 2012 Foundation General Excellence Scholarship winner and Guest Speaker, Lachlan Arthur (Year 11).
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2012 Operation Flinders participants receive their Certificates from course instructors and Trinity staff members.
Supporting Others The Foundation would like to publicly acknowledge the following donors to our 2012 programs including Scholarships, Library and Building funds. Your generous support is greatly appreciated. We look forward to personally saying ‘thank you’ to our donors at a special event scheduled for Wednesday 14 November 2012 between 6pm - 8pm. The donors below have given a donation during the period 1 October 2011 until 18 September 2012. A total of $62,894.84 has been donated. DONOR NAMES Mrs N & Mr A Balayance
Mr R & Mrs J Jarman
Mrs D Saunders
Mr M & Mrs B Ball
Mr R Johnstone & Ms L Collins
Dr M Slocombe
Benz Family Mrs K & Mr G Boland Mrs A Borchard Mrs J & Mr K Chappell Mr A Cini Mr M & Mrs C Clayton Mr P & Mrs T Cole Mr M & Mrs T Dancer
Unique Programs The Trinity College Foundation Board is proud to assist Trinity students with two very special programs in 2012. Firstly, Operation Flinders which runs a world leading wilderness adventure program for students at risk. It takes students on an eight day exercise in the far northern Flinders Ranges, providing participants with a new direction in life and develop personal attitudes of self-esteem, leadership, motivation, team work and responsibility. Secondly, the Board was happy to support the students who have taken the initiative to establish the first overseas mission for Trinity College to Cambodia. ABOVE
Hayley Bellchambers (Year 11) receives a cheque for $1,000 from Dr Rupert Thorne, Chair of the Foundation for the Cambodia Mission Trip 2012/13.
Mrs K Dunstone Dr B Eastick Mrs P Fabian Mr C Fidock Ms K Fullagar
Mr G & Mrs S Keylock Mrs S & Mr M Klappers Ms B Klinkoski
Mr R Smedley Mr W Smith Miss A Somerville Mrs J & Mr R Statton
Mr A Larner
Mrs W & Mr J Stimson
Mrs L Logos
Ms J Stone
Ms M Lewis
Mr T Stone
Ms J Mace
Dr R & Professor H Thorne
Mr C Maiolo
Mr R & Mrs L Trevilyan
Mr D Martin
Mr K & Mrs J Whittington
Mr J Marton
Mrs N Wray
Mr D & Mrs K Matters Mr J & Mrs R McDonald
Mrs B Yon Mr I & Mrs S Zuiani
Ms K Fyfe
Ms S McCaffrey & Mr M Randall
Mrs A Fyffe
Mrs C Murray
Trinity South P&F Association
Mrs C Hammond
Mrs S Norris
Ren Projects
Miss M Harding
Mrs S & Mr E Pudler
Lanser Communities
Mr N & Mrs M Hately
Mr B Raymond
Devine Homes
Mr M Hawkey
Mrs L & Mr M Riddle
Dr K & Mrs M Heath
Mr S Rosier
Neighbourhood Watch Evanston Park
Mr M & Mrs R Hewitson
Mrs D & Mr D Russell
Campion Education
Mrs R Hogg
Mr M & Mrs C Russo
Mrs B Jacob
Mr R Sapwell
Trinity College Facilities Department for recycling materials
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STARplex
A variety of opportunities for current and former Trinity students to develop workplace skills and careers
Broadening Horizons Trinity students have been involved in umpiring, coaching, instructing, reception and administration duties, theatre and graphic design, hospitality and childcare. STARplex offers many ways in which our community can engage in Fitness, Wellness and Performance services. But have you ever thought of working in leisure and recreation? In the 12 years of operation, STARplex has provided a variety of opportunities for current and former Trinity students to develop workplace skills and careers. Trinity students have been involved in umpiring, coaching, instructing, reception and administration duties, theatre and graphic design, hospitality and childcare. For some it’s an opportunity to earn casual income or gain workplace skills while studying. For others this may be the start of their career in the recreation industry which ignites their passion for sports, fitness and helping others to achieve their goals. Two former Trinity College students explain: Beau Girdham, Personal Trainer: “I had two work experience placements at STARplex Fitness Centre where I learnt about all the different aspects of running the Centre. This encouraged me to study for my Certificate 3 in Fitness during Year 12.” Beau was also working out in the gym as a student member and has been a keen sportsman from an early age. He began work on the gym floor and in setting up programs for members. Continuing his studies he obtained his Australian Institute of Fitness qualification and undertook PUSH Training which allows him to be a personal trainer, delivering the personal training system operated at STARplex. Beau says he finds being a Personal Trainer a very rewarding job, “I get to help people achieve their goals and have confidence in themselves – I’ve been helping a client to look her best for her wedding and she’s lost 40 centimetres in total. Result.” Ramiah Simpson, Courts Coordinator & Coach: “Basketball is my passion. Working at STARplex helps keep me engaged and focussed on the game as I’m hoping to get scholarship offers to play US College Basketball next year.” Prior to finishing Year 12 Ramiah was coaching, umpiring and playing basketball socially at STARplex. “I like being around sports and recreation, coaching juniors and seeing them develop through all the stages. I coached one boy through our BADGE program and into the higher academy, who is now coaching. I’d like to think that I played a part in instilling his enthusiasm for the game.” Ramiah has gained qualifications in umpiring, Active After School Care Program, Senior First Aid and is now finishing off the Diploma of Management. “Being given the opportunity to broaden my skills in this way is really cool!!” Whatever their chosen direction STARplex employees need to show the right attitude, passion and appetite for ongoing learning – be that in Business, Sports Management, Exercise Physiology or sport specific.
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Top: Beau Girdham (Class of 2011). Above: Ramiah Simpson (Class of 2010).
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Left: The Greenway Family. Middle: The Kerr Family. Right: Charlotte Makenzie Mellors
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ENGAGEMENTS Julian Bond (1999) and Charlene Haysom (1999) were engaged in July, 2012, and are planning to marry in the winter of 2013. BIRTHS Vicki Greenway nee Sieben (2000) and husband Matt welcomed their first child Charlotte Anne in March, 2012. They are living in Perth. Reece Kerr (2002) and Courtney Kerr nee Jarman (2003) welcomed their son Harry Reece Kerr in March, 2012. Ben Mellors (2003) and Kristie Mellors nee Richards (2003) welcomed a daughter Charlotte Makenzie Mellors in August 2012. BAPTISM Alison O’Loughlin nee MacGillivray (1994) and husband Daniel proudly celebrated the baptism of Samuel on August 25 at St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, Prospect. Tom McKenzie (1997) and wife Kate celebrated the baptism of their daughter, Samantha on August 26 at the Trinity College Chapel. Melanie Smethurst nee Ayles-Hidrich (2007) and husband Michael celebrated the baptism of their daughter Mercedes on Saturday September 8 at the Trinity College Chapel.
Dylan Martin (2006) graduated from the University of Wollongong in 2010 with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Financial Planning. He became a Financial Adviser in May 2012 with his first guest lecture at the University of Wollongong in August 2012. Miles Scotson (2011) cyclist was a member of the cycling team representing Australia at the UCI Juniors Track World Championships in Invercargill, New Zealand when they won the gold in the first final on the opening night beating New Zealand in the Men’s 4000m team pursuit. Travis Head (2011) represented Australia at the 2012 ICC U19 World Cup on August 19th. He had a strong tournament with both bat and ball, helping Australia to a second place finish.
Amehlia Schmidt (2010) made her debut with the Adelaide Thunderbirds netball squad this season and was named skipper of the Australian 19 and under team for a series of practice matches against the 21-and-under sides from Australia, New Zealand, England and Samoa in Ballarat. Amehlia has split her netball this season between the Thunderbirds and the Canberra-based AIS program. Leigh Waddington (2002) won the State Netball League’s highest individual honour of Most Valuable Player. The award comes four years after the mid-courter underwent knee reconstruction surgery.
Ben Twigg (2008) put his degree of Bachelor of Psychological Science on hold last year to complete a 1 year traineeship in the Light Electorate Office (Tony Piccolo’s office) and gained a Certificate III in Business. He is now employed under the Department of Health and Ageing, in the Health System Performance Division. Brad Symes (2002) who plays for Centrals was the joint winner of the 2012 Magarey Medal with Joel Cross of South Adelaide.
ABOVE Travis Head (2011) playing for the Australian U19 World Cup Cricket Team.
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His target was $10,000. Thanks to the generosity of the local community he reached the target only days before his departure
Old Scholars Updates Raffaele (Raff) Piccolo (2006) In late 2011 Amnesty International Australia sent an email to its supporters informing them of a new fundraising initiative they had developed; climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 2012 to raise funds. In March 2012 Raff suddenly began to feel anxious once again as he realised that he had not done much by way of training or fundraising. He quickly put together a fundraising page, began to send out letters and started to train sporadically. His target was $10,000. Thanks to the generosity of the local community he reached the target only days before his departure. “The experience was amazing, and still a little surreal. It is a little hard to come to terms with the fact that one week I was in East Africa and the next I am back in Gawler” said Raff. Kurt Smith (2009) and Leigh Clarke (2009) and another friend are “South Coast” an Indie Folk/acoustic trio who have “stepped away from their rock covers to discover their own unique sound”. The band recorded a 5 song demo tape and they now perform regularly at local Adelaide venues such as ‘The Gov’. See the link below to a news story which has footage of Leigh talking about the tourism campaign. You Tube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJQVLElOAVE We enjoyed having them back to school recently as they entertained the Senior students during lunch hour.
Ben Harris (2009) in late April this year Ben (an Officer Cadet at ADFA) was part of a group that travelled to Turkey. He visited the Turkish Naval Academy in Istanbul, and was then attached to elements of Australia’s Federation Guard to attend the Anzac Day Services across the Gallipoli Peninsula. Lastly he visited the Turkish Naval Academy in the capital Ankara, with over 3000 cadets studying and training. Kerry Staight (1993) is an ABC reporter from the Landline Program. She has been presented with an international award for an investigative report on global food supplies. Kerry has won two awards at the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Congress, held in Sweden. ‘Her Future of Food’ report received the international prize for Sustainable Agriculture Reporting, beating 18 other entries from across the world. Andrew Murray (2011), Jordan Gauci (2011) and Montana Bates (2011) are winners of the ‘Australian Vocational Student Prize’. The Australian Vocational Student Prize recognises outstanding commitment and achievements in the vocational education and training undertaken as part of the senior secondary certificate. Andrew was also selected from the five hundred Australian Vocational Student Prize winners to receive a Prime Minister’s Award for Skills Excellence in School. He is one of 20 Prime Minister’s Award Winners for 2011 which is a great accomplishment.
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Top: Raff Piccolo (2006) and climbing group at Mount Kilimanjaro. Second From Top: Ben Harris (2009) second from left, with Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith, third from left. Third From Top: Kurt Smith, far left, and Leigh Clarke (2009), far right, perform as part of South Coast. Bottom: Far Right: Kerry Staight (1993) receives her International Award in Sweden.
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Tyson Zorich going up for the ruck.
We look forward to watching the Trinity Old Scholars Football Club play in Division 5 in 2013. The A Grade side finished second on the ladder securing the promotion for the Club to Div 5 but sadly they lost to Woodville South in the Grand Final. B Grade finished in the top three for the home and away season and C Grade won their first ever final.
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Top Left: Brett Duncan (2008) on site as a plumber. Top Right: Dr Michael Oermann (2002) receiving his Doctorate. Bottom: Joshua and James Centenera (2004) in Nepal.
Old Scholars Updates Brett Duncan (2008) is in his third year of a plumbing apprenticeship. He is winner of Apprentice of the Year two years in a row. Dr Michael Oermann (2002) has been awarded Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Adelaide in December 2011. The title of his thesis was ‘Microstructured Tellurite Glass Fibre Laser Development’. Joshua and James Centenera (2004) studied engineering at UNSW Sydney in addition to establishing their new charity ‘Light the Way’ (LTW) in Nepal. Their aim is to break the poverty cycle with a sustainable solution addressing adult education. The first community centre has been successful in that surrounding communities have requested similar services while investing their own funds. With this local investment, LTW has been able to provide 7 other community centres for a lesser cost than the first. For more information, email ltw.nepal@gmail.com, Facebook search ‘Light the Way’ or YouTube search ‘Light the Way Nirmal Pokhari’.
Trinity Old Scholars Cricket Report The Trinity Old Scholars Cricket Club had another successful year with the A Grade winning the ATCA B2 premiership. This is the third premiership in a row for the A Grade. Alex Cotter was the leading run scorer with 573 runs while Keith Hooker was the leading wicket taker with 46 wickets. Keith also won the Peter Bajcic Medal as the A Grade best and fairest player.
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The Trinity College Old Scholars A Grade Cricket Team with the B2 premiership shield.
The B Grade had a very good season narrowly missing finals finishing fifth. Matthew Claughton was the leading run scorer for the B Grade while Brett Hermann was the leading wicket taker, captain Ben Johnson won the B Grade best and fairest. Due to last season’s success, the A Grade has been promoted to the A4 competition while the B Grade will join the two day competition in C3. As always we are looking to recruit new players, if you are interested please contact club president Adrian Zorich on 0422 729 911 or come out to training which has started on Wednesday nights at 6pm at Trinity College in the Big Shed on North School. It promises to be another successful season in both grades.
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Reunions Class of 1992 | 20 Year Reunion This reunion will be held on Saturday 8 of December, 2012. A Trinity College tour and pre-function drinks will be hosted in the Senior School Gallery 5pm – 6.30pm. From 7pm drinks and finger food will be provided at the Bushman Hotel, Gawler. $20 per person. Drinks at own expense. Bookings at www.trybooking.com/BVGW by December 6, 2012. Any enquiries please contact Nicole Wray, Old Scholars Officer on 8523 8151.
Class of 2002 | 10 Year Reunion The reunion was held at the Maid Hotel, Stepney on Saturday 26 May. It was a very enjoyable evening with 70+ old scholars in attendance.
ABOVE L-R: Laura Rich, Sarah Storrie, Jarrad Rich, Emma Hatcher, Michael Oermann and Debbie Spence.
Dylan Martin (2006) and Sara Richards (2006) were married in November 2011. They have Evan Xavier who is two years of age and a little girl on the way.
Alyssa Jones and James Xavier (2006) were married in September 2011 in The Edinburgh Hotel Gardens.
Melissa Whiting nee Priestley (2004) and Sam Whiting (2004) were married on the River Murray in April 2012. Attendants were Old Scholars Renae Lee nee Priestly (2007) and Claire Whiting (2008). Melissa is a Year 5 Teacher at South School.
Brett Wildman (1996) and Leighanne Inman were married at the Old Meeting Hall, Adelaide Town Hall in November 2011 followed by a reception at the Stonyfell Winery. They currently reside in Newcastle, U.K.
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