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The Trinity College Pavilion is launched with the spirit of community firmly in mind. of our graduates take the values reinforced by the College into their adult lives.
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the first Trinity Times for 2016! Our 2015 academic results were remarkable with 56 students attaining a tertiary entrance score above 90 and 118 attaining a score above 80. The median ATAR was the highest in the College’s history. Scores of students graduated directly into employment, apprenticeships or their desired university course. For parents, in what seems like the blink of an eye, their children’s school days are behind them. We are delighted so many
important building in the evolving life of the College, the Trinity College Pavilion. Located adjacent to the Waldeck Oval, Trinity College celebrates the contributions the Trinity College Pavilion is launched of our graduated or Old Scholar community. with the spirit of community firmly in Old Scholars are becoming more involved mind. While the other buildings mentioned in the life of Trinity and serving our have been fully considered in the College community on the College Board, the budgeting process, this building can only Foundation, as staff, on Parents and Friends proceed with community support. groups, as coaches or instrumental music teachers. Old Scholars provide regular This will be a partnership between the inspiration for our current students with College, the Trinity College Foundation and their academic achievements, forays into our Old Scholars/Community. The Trinity the world of music or art and success College Pavilion will be fabulous for today’s, on the sporting field keenly noted. Our tomorrow’s and yesterday’s students. weddings, births and old scholar updates For yesterday’s students it is vital we are one of the most keenly read sections deepen the connection and opportunities in this magazine. for connection with our Old Scholars. At Open Day, in the Space Gallery, Old Scholars are increasingly contributing I publically launched the Trinity College to the educational life of the College. Pavilion project which will have particular The Trinity College Pavilion will be: appeal to our Old Scholar community. • an Old Scholar Hub I stated, “……The College has a thoughtful building master plan. Stage 1 of the North • the Old Scholar Sporting Club base Middle School redevelopment has begun. (we currently have Old Scholar clubs in Stages 2 and 3 will be considered for Hockey, Football, Netball and Cricket) approval by the College Board soon and • enable us to engage more deeply and the planning for increased classes at regularly with Old Scholars. Gawler River is well under way. Other For tomorrow’s students the project looks to : longer term improved physical assets across the College have been allowed for • promote philanthropy via in our budgeting. Today, I announce another the Foundation.
ABOVE Artist’s drawing of the new Trinity College Pavilion.
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Continued... Thus, at the same time as I launch the building we can also announce a call for seed funding to support an ‘Old Scholar Scholarship’. This will assist the children or grandchildren of an Old Scholar who may need financial assistance to be able to experience a Trinity education. For today’s students the project will: • support and improve ‘Match Day Experience’ for Trinity College sport • improve the sports canteen • boost attendance at training/games • be an asset for school function use (ie House Dinners) • become a base for professional development/conferences • provide a flexible space for TCS and the R-10 schools • provide an excellent base for TCS/STARplex expansion • be able to host fundraising and community events.” Amazingly at the time of writing $42,000 has been pledged already since the launch! We are aiming for community/Old Scholar support in the vicinity of $100,000. The building of this Pavilion does not impact the timing or order of any other College building project as we are able to secure funding from a variety of sources. Having keen Old Scholars engage with the College and fundraise on our behalf is a very exciting development for the evolution of Trinity. While this type of building won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, the announcement has been very well received in the Old Scholar community and will be a really positive asset for Trinity. I hope the Pavilion and/or the Old Scholar Scholarship may be something you are interested in contributing to. Further details are available from the Development Office or the College website. I encourage Old Scholars to keep their details up to date so we can keep you up to speed on exciting developments across the College.
26 Merit Certificates Perfect scores were recorded in the following subjects: Research Project 9, English Communications 4, Health 3, Mathematical Studies 2, Biology 2, English Studies 1, Modern History 1, Workplace Practices 1, Psychology 1, Visual Arts 1 and Maths Applications 1.
ABOVE L-R: James Jakubowski, Hossam Amin and Alec Stimson receive their Merit Certificates at Government House.
Club 90 We would like to acknowledge the following 56 students who have been inducted into Club 90 by attaining an ATAR above 90, placing them in the top 10 percent in Australia. Hossam Amin
Maddison Glasgow
Samuel Otterspoor
Jake Angel
Bailey Hadlum
Elly Pfitzner
Ayomide Apena
Stuart Heap
Lisa Roscarel
Tasha Arnold
Cale Hocking
Harry Rowton
Rachel Atkins
Samuel Hughes
Harrison Sanders
Skye Barrowcliffe
James Jakubowski
Kristina Sarunic
Jessica Beattie
Alexis Jennings
Stefanie Scherwitzel
Trinity College congratulates all Year 12 students on their results for 2015, 281 students achieved their SACE.
Grace Beer
Nathan Lynch
Jacob Snook
Kate Bomm
Bradley MacGowan
Veronica Spicer
• The top nine students achieved an ATAR above 98, placing them in the top two percent of Australia. • 56 students received an ATAR above 90, placing them in the top 10 percent of Australia, this is comfortably the highest number in the history of the College. • 258 ‘A’ grades were achieved. • The median ATAR was 81, another College record.
Tory Botha
Lauren Marasco
Alec Stimson
Grace Cawthorne
Cameron Matters
Simone Stretton
Georgia Clarke
Hannah Mellier
Winona Tabe
Kristina Comacchio
Georgia Moloney
Shannen Thede
Anne Davey
Bianca Muller
Kate Verner
Kyle Earl
Phuong-Trinh Vo
Beth Evans
Georgette Newcombe-Hobby
Andrew Frangos
Carla Noto
Stephanie Wilcock
Marissa George
Georgia O’Malley
Chloe Wilson
Tayla Girdham
Tanner O’Rielly
Ethan Woolford
Warm regards, Nick Hately
Head of Trinity College
2015 Year 12 Results
2015 University First Round Offers
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Learning
Our parents have been engaging in their child’s learning.
Special Visitors
University Graduates
In March a group of Year 12 Trinity College Senior Child Studies students presented a variety of activities to the preschool children. Great thought had gone into the activities designed to demonstrate fun ways to be environmentally aware and recycle various materials. All the preschool staff enjoyed watching the interactions between the senior and preschool students and look forward to building on these links with more visits in the future.
Students in our Junior schools can participate in the Children’s University Program. Children’s University is a worldwide phenomenon supported in South Australia by the University of Adelaide. Representatives from the university addressed Years 4 to 6 students at all R to 10 schools explaining that membership (cost $25.00) is through a passport and children can accumulate credits for attending specified Trinity co-curricular activities as well as external activities such as those at the art gallery, museum or zoo held in the holidays or on weekends.
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Each school has a person responsible for validating passports. They will meet with student members in their schools once a month to validate passports. STARplex has also joined Children’s University and is offering programs that suit the Children’s University guidelines in swimming and basketball. The Trinity program is only offered to Years 4 to 6 students this year. Trinity accredited activities are: Co-Curricular
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Chess Club
Athletics
Choir
Basketball
Code Club
Cricket
Debating
Football
Equestrian Club
Hockey
First Lego League
Netball
Junior Band
Tee Ball
Lion Dancing
Soccer
Music Lessons
Tennis
Robotics
App in Action
Science Club
Year 3 Blakeview has been trialling the use of the Class Dojo App to motivate students and communicate with parents. Through the use of the timeline feature, we have been able to upload photos and video clips, showing parents what their child is learning in the classroom in real-time. Our parents have been engaging in their child’s learning and we have found that it has facilitated helpful and purposeful conversations about their day. At the end of each week, we look forward to scrolling through our feed, as a class and reviewing the week that was. Class Dojo has also worked to encourage students by awarding them points for certain positive behaviours. We have linked these to Character Strengths which has allowed students to identify their top strengths and how they can be used in the classroom environment to benefit their learning.
Tournament of Minds
Allyce Cole and Amalie Dawes Year 3 Teachers, Blakeview
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Targeting Talents
ABOVE Lawson MacDonald (Year 6) participated in the Children’s University Program.
Kym Reynolds Director of Teaching & Learning, Trinity College
E-Books with Ease Students in Year 4 and up can access e-books for 28 days through our school libraries, including reserving books if they are on loan. No need to panic about returning books, after 28 days they drop off your device and all books are FREE for students. Students with dyslexia can adapt e-books very easily through a menu selection. They can change the font, font size, increase the spaces between letters, increase the spaces between words, increase the space between lines and the background colour. If the device has the capacity, you can also engage ‘text to read’ and hear the book read aloud to you.
ABOVE Jordan McCourt (Year 10) in the Roma Waite Library using an e-book.
LAP Update The LAP Mentoring Program is now one year old across the College! During this time, LAP has become a valued addition to the support and education of our students. More than 80 students from Early Years to Year 11 across the College are now receiving weekly one-to-one mentoring from a caring, committed community or senior student Volunteer Mentor. ABOVE Connor Peacock (Year 6) and Aiden Horner (Year 6) enjoy Code Club.
Code Club Code Club originated in the United Kingdom as a not-for-profit organisation aimed at giving primary school children the opportunity to code. In 2014, Code Club Australia was formed and Trinity College Blakeview established one of the first clubs in Australia as a co-curricular opportunity for primary students. Now in our third year, on average 20 students gather weekly, to learn to code using the open source programming tool of Scratch. Participants work through a progression of projects, in a block format, developing a sequence of skills in animation and game development. Many participants have created additional games and animations in their own time or created a ‘mash’ of several ideas to add their own unique twist to the basic foundation. The computational thinking, problem solving (debugging) and collaboration that students engage in with their projects are the skills encouraged for future schooling and possibly careers. Sue Urban
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Everyone Belongs
We’d like to sincerely thank our amazing group of Volunteer Mentors for the time and talents they bring to the program and for the positive difference they are making every week. In 2016, we are delighted to be the recipients of a “Parents in Education” (PIE) grant from the Government of South Australia which will ensure the continued success and growth of the program and assist in the care of our students and Volunteer Mentors. The LAP Mentoring Program provides a fun, creative learning experience. It is always conducted on a one-to-one basis, and provides an opportunity for personal growth, confidence building and positive connections for both the student and the Volunteer Mentor. We are always looking for volunteers. If you have one hour a week you can donate to your school, please contact your school’s LAP Coordinator via your Front Office and make a difference in someone’s day! Blakeview – Sheralyn Farley Gawler River – Emma Tassell North School – Josie Burns South School – Janet Nance Dr Lisa Kettler
LAP Team Leader ABOVE Left: Blakeview Harmony Day celebrations, “our diversity is our strength, we may all be different fish but at this school we swim together!” Right: Gawler River students celebrate Harmony Day.
Gawler River was bathed in a sea of orange as it once again recognised Harmony Day. It’s a day to celebrate our cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Harmony Day coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This year marks 50 years since the declaration of the day. This year’s specific theme was ‘our diversity is our strength’ and we were encouraged to acknowledge three key areas: • coming together to celebrate our cultural diversity • sharing the economic benefits of our productive diversity • highlighting how innovation in a multicultural Australia contributes to our shared future. One of the positive outcomes of the day was evident in Dawkins House. Mr Fienemann showed his tutorial group a TED talk by Michael Gavin, Associate Professor at Colorado State University, which discussed the loss of language, history and culture (cultural diversity) in the Pacific Islands and Indigenous communities in Australia.
ABOVE Mentor Robyn and student Amelia enjoy a LAP session at Blakeview.
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Community Finland Experience
Students learn about sustainable practice including food production and water conservation. Trinity College 2016 Open Day
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Sophie Arthur (Year 12) is studying in Finland as part of a Rotary Exchange sponsored by the Gawler Light Club. Her February host family also have a son 15 and daughter 17. She is studying Gymnasium and English, two different maths courses (trigonometric functions and graphing unit) cellular biology plus language classes twice a week. She will change subjects after eight weeks. Sophie said “Language camp was amazing and possibly the greatest start here I could’ve asked for. The weather was nice for the first week or so (very cold but the snow was dry which is nice) but then it started raining so the snow started to melt and everything was just very icy which meant that walking anywhere was quite the task. Of course, most Finnish people (that I have observed) are very quiet. For instance I was on a tram in Helsinki and it was almost full yet silent.” Sophie will spend 12 months in Finland as part of the exchange.
Kitchen Garden Gawler River began its Kitchen Garden Program almost two years ago and has accomplished a great deal in that time. Students participate in experiential learning such as planting, weeding, picking, fertilising and managing produce stalls. Reverend Ruth Mathieson uses Kitchen Garden produce to run a cooking group every Friday to increase students’ knowledge about healthy eating as well as strengthening teamwork skills. In accordance with the 2016 Strategic Plan, students learn about sustainable practice including food production and water conservation.
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ABOVE 1. Bands in action 2. Ashley Ward (College Captain 2001) in College archives with daughters Lily (Year 1) and Ava who will start in 2017 3. Blake Nykke (Year 4) with his mum Jane 4. James Camilleri (Year 2), 5. Old Scholar Christine Ong (2014) and her friend Olivia help raise funds for the Trinity Foundation 6. Brandon Tongowona, Damian Lim, Olivia Puccini and Chloe Joseph (Year 8).
World’s Greatest Shave at North
ABOVE Left: Joshua Taylor (Year 7), Mr Tom Hancock and Enrique Bisbal (Year 9). Right: Enrique Bisbal (Year 9) has his head shaved for the Leukaemia Foundation.
On Friday 4 March Trinity North Middle School held a World’s Greatest Shave event to raise awareness and fundraise for the Leukaemia Foundation. Students could shave, cut or colour their hair for a small donation. Angas House Captain, Kelsey Craig (Year 10) volunteered to cut 20cm off her hair in a bid to raise money. Independently she raised over $500.00. Additionally, Enrique Bisbal (Year 9) and Joshua Taylor (Year 7) challenged Mr Tom Hancock. If they could raise $100.00 each Mr Hancock would shave his head too. Through a variety of fundraising ideas and the assistance of other House members the students easily made this target. Students in the Middle School also had to opportunity to colour their hair with House colours to add to the money raised by all three students. As a school they raised over $1000.00 dollars towards the Leukaemia Foundation, congratulations North Middle School on your fantastic efforts.
Faith in Action
Our church family is continuing to build strong links between the church and Trinity community. St Francis Celebrates This year St Francis Anglican Church celebrates our 25th birthday! The Chapel/Fine Arts Centre was officially opened on Sunday 26 May 1991 and soon afterwards a Sunday congregation began meeting there. Construction of the Chapel building was only made possible through generous pledges of funds from many families within the Trinity community. With the opening of the Trinity Chapel came the birth of St Francis Anglican Church. Fr Alan Courtney served as both Trinity College Chaplain and Parish Priest to the new congregation. The aim of this congregation was to welcome and encourage Trinity staff and families in the life and community of the Christian faith. St Francis has always provided an easy introduction into the life of a Christian community for people who have no church background. Over the past 25 years; Alan Courtney, Paul Hunt, Philip Southwell, Tony Nicholls and Craig Loveday have all sought to honour God serving as Chaplains and Priests for the St Francis Congregation. Numerous school families have connected with St Francis through children’s and youth ministries, Bible studies and fellowship groups as well as in baptisms, confirmations, weddings and funerals. Trinity staff have also been blessed to have St Francis Church as their spiritual haven through the years.
The congregation of St Francis has maintained a close connection with the Trinity community by sharing in the lives and hopes of students and their families. These days our church family continues to be a people passionate about Jesus’ love. We have a special focus on being God’s community, knowing and sharing the Good News of Jesus. Our church family is continuing to build strong links between the church and Trinity community through Kidz Club, a youth group and participation in College events. The St Francis community wholeheartedly supports the Trinity College aims, because we believe each individual student and staff member is created uniquely by God - precious and full of potential. So it’s our joy to spend lots of time in prayer asking God to bring the aims of the College to reality. You are invited to join us as we meet in the heart of Trinity College on Sundays at 10:00am. To celebrate 25 years of God’s grace to St Francis Anglican Church there will be a special service of thanksgiving on Trinity Sunday, Sunday 22 May. This will be followed by a special morning tea and a staff luncheon at the Prince Albert Hotel. Craig Loveday
St Francis Chaplain
Over 25 Years of St Francis Church we have... Baptised 211 people, had Bishops visit to confirm 94 people in the Christian faith, celebrated 31 weddings and sought God’s comfort at 21 funerals.
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ABOVE 1. Students visit the Adelaide Central School of Art 2. Year 12’s Carmen Neylon, Yoharna Rachwal and Ella Wilson with Lisa Slade 3. Luke Thurgate instructs Carmen Neylon 4. Year 10 North John Barack Private Session 5. Xanthe Midwinter (Year 12) uses charcoal during the Adelaide Central School of Art Workshop 6. Imogen Van Der Ploeg (Year 12) Central School Of Art Workshop.
Visual Arts – Making Connections A recent Guggenheim study into ‘The Art of Problem Solving’ found that arts education helps students develop skills necessary to persistently and adaptively work through problems. The art museum provides a superior set of stimuli in which students and objects are brought together to engage in slow looking. Visiting works of art in situ provide opportunities for students to slow down, concentrate, to think like an artist, focus on formal elements, consider how objects have been made and analyse their function within its intended context. This process of experiencing an artwork exceeds all other strategies and underpins the procedure of solving any problem in any discipline. The Art Department has fostered positive relationships with the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA), consequently widening the opportunities for our art students to view works of art. Most recently the Year 11 and Year 10 (North) Visual Art classes visited AGSA for a private viewing of works by Jeffrey Smart and John Brack, respectively. Works not currently on display were removed from storage for students to view paintings and preparatory work, analyse their formal elements using arts language and conduct observational drawing, thus encouraging slow looking.
their newly established Neo program. While working alongside professionals at the art gallery, students will build their confidence and practice the skill of looking closely at works of art. Finally, the Stage 2 Visual Arts class viewed Magic Object at AGSA followed by an intensive workshop at Adelaide Central School of Art facilitated by artist and lecturer Luke Thurgate. This provided students with a starting point for their folios, encouraging experimentation and problem solving. By focusing on artists Nell and Michael Zavros, students were able to see a range of technical ability and consider artist intent unified by a common theme. This has built on their prior experience of ‘art making’ and ‘learning to look’ further developing their understanding of artist and audience as well as considering alternatives and reflecting on artists’ processes. Our continued partnership with arts institutions across the state will endure, consequently providing students with ways in which they connect to the wider arts community. Very few alternatives can provide students with the opportunity to develop and foster their confidence, curiosity, imagination and enjoyment like the experience of viewing art in a gallery.
A select number of Stage 2 Visual Art students also attended a Curatorial Insight event at AGSA in conjunction with Magic Object Kylie Neagle and led by curator, Lisa Slade. In addition, AGSA have invited these Head of Arts students to be a part of initial training to become teen guides for
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National Band Championships a Winner
ABOVE The Senior Band at the National Band Championship (image supplied by Bruce Hobby Photography).
The 2016 Yamaha National Band Championships has been declared a great success by our community, bands, soloists, adjudicators, officials and visitors alike. Hosting the event at the College and STARplex was an inspired choice by the organisers with everyone embracing the championship with much enthusiasm.
Trinity came second overall out of four bands in the C Grade Open Concert Band Division, with a total score of 405 (the winning band achieved 408). A highlight of the event was the Parade of Bands performance along Murray Street on the Saturday morning, live streamed across the world.
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TCS Music Night
ABOVE The Senior Concert Band Clarinet Section prepare for TCS Music Night
You may have noticed the yellow, red and blue silhouettes of students that grace the fence by the roundabout on Alexander Avenue. These were produced by North Year 10 Digital Photography students in Semester 2 last year with funding from the College Principal, Mr Nick Hately. The class was given the task of identifying some of the many options available to students at Trinity College and then photographing these activities taking place. Students learned how to create vectors from their photographs, using Adobe Illustrator. Each student then printed their vectors and the class discussed the ten images they thought were the most successful. Students were asked to consider clarity of communication, overall appearance and the diversity of the designs. Nick Hately then cast his vote and seven images were produced by Anna Small, an Adelaide-based sculptor.
The result is a dynamic, collaborative artwork that brightens an otherwise purely functional space and also helps to promote the diversity of subjects and activities undertaken at the College. I am very proud of the efforts of my students and hope that they are too. Funding has been approved for this project to occur again. This Semester, Digital Photography students have new vectors and the final Trinity colour (white) will be included in this piece. It is anticipated the new silhouettes will be installed by the end of this Semester. Adele Turner
Art, Design & Digital Photography Teacher, Trinity College North
The Stage 2 Ensemble Performance students were assessed on their performance at the Music Night as their first summative SACE assessment. Performing for an audience of family and friends ensured outstanding results. Seating was at tables in cabaret style, guests brought their own food and drinks. The night showcased several student soloists and duos, the Senior Concert Band, Senior Choir, Senior Clarinet Ensemble, College Stage Band and the Year 11 Class Ensemble and was the culmination of many weeks’ hard work. All students are to be congratulated for their outstanding performances on the night. Donations made at the door supported the Trinity College Foundation. Louise Skelton Head of Music
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Sports Swimmers Continue Golden Era
Despite the conditions Trinity College was impressive in intensity, ball movement and support.
Sport Shorts
Trinity College swimmers have continued their run of outstanding success claiming the overall (boys and girls) A1 State Championship for the third-successive year. This was seen as a rebuilding year for the group with several talented swimmers either graduating or unavailable. In recent years, Trinity has dominated school swimming winning three girls, two boys and two combined championships in a row but the team faced a significant challenge to defend their titles this year. College Swimming Coordinator, Dr Keith Heinrich was very pleased with the group, particularly the boys’ result, as the College was very short on numbers in some age groups. They finished third behind Sacred Heart and Prince Alfred College. The girls, conversely, continue to have healthy numbers and deep talent and fought to the wire with Seymour College to take second place. The combined scores for both boys and girls then gave us the combined title. Trinity held off traditional rivals Immanuel College and Sacred Heart to claim their third title in a row. Congratulations to all.
ABOVE Isaac Dedman (Year 10) and Bryley Dedman (Year 10) compete at the State U15 Indoor Hockey Championships.
Brent Hank (Year 12) was an integral member of the South Australian U20 Men’s Basketball Team that won a bronze medal at the recent National Basketball Championships. Brent had a good tournament, finishing in the top ten in the country in rebounds and field goal percentage. This was the first podium finish for an SA men’s team in a number of years. Congratulations Brent. Koen Sapwell (Year 12), Biar Garang (Year 11) and Abi Mader (Year 12) have each made their respective state teams for the U18 Nationals Basketball Championships to be held in Adelaide. Brent Hank (Year 12), Koen Sapwell (Year 12), Abil Mader (Year 12) and Bodie Nathan (Year 12) have logged minutes in the SA Premier Basketball League Competition this year; an outstanding achievement.
ABOVE Riley Giersch (Year 12) and Jessica Axford (Year 12) at the State Championships.
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Trinity College has nominated its first Girls Football Team to compete in a state-wide schools knockout competition. Training commenced with more than 20 enthusiastic senior students, coached by Mr David Schell. We wish them the best of luck.
Jacob Desmond (Year 11) broke two state school records in the Open Boys 50m Backstroke (27.95) and 100m Freestyle (53.31) at the combined state swimming championship in March. Taylah Gregory (Year 9) has been selected as a member of the South Australian Junior Indoor Cricket Team and will compete at the Australian Junior Indoor Cricket Championships in July. Six Trinity College hockey players attended the National Indoor Championships recently. Georgia London (Year 9) Maddison Richards (Year 10), Bryley Dedman (Year 10), Isaac Dedman (Year 10), Tenille Richards (Year 11) and Sophie Collings (Year 11). Additionally Amy Hammond (Year 12) has been named in the SA U21s Field Team. Malachai Ah Matt-Lovett (Year 11) has been selected in the Port Adelaide Indigenous AFL Academy. Congratulations to Riley Giersch (Year 12), Kate Giersch (Year 10) and Nedene Paciola (Year 8) who recently competed in the National Open Water Swimming Championships at Mooloolaba, Queensland. All three swam very well in unfamiliar and difficult conditions.
Zoe Keily Attends Raise the Bar Academy In January Zoe Keily (Year 11) was one of 30 students from around Australia selected by Athletics Australia to take part in the Raise the Bar Academy in Melbourne. The program is a collaboration between Athletics Australia and the University of Melbourne open to Indigenous students entering Year 10, 11 or 12, with the aim of supporting those who are interested in pursuing tertiary education and a career in the sports industry. Over a week participants developed new skills in athletics coaching, sports media, training, community sports events and management. They also had opportunities to connect directly with sports industry professionals and some of Australia’s best athletes and para athletes.
ABOVE Trinity College 1st XVIII Football Team and Open Netball Team at the annual Ballarat Exchange.
2016 Ballarat Exchange The annual Trinity College/Ballarat Grammar Exchange was another resounding success and was enjoyed by all participants. Both our netball and football teams were well matched by their Ballarat contemporaries and games were fast paced and competitive. The Trinity First XVIII Football Team defeated Ballarat Grammar 11.10 (76) to 4.3 (27) in their first hit out for the year. The conditions were difficult, with strong winds and intermittent rain playing a significant role in the game. Despite the conditions Trinity College were impressive in intensity, ball movement and support. While our netballers fought hard in a tight game, Ballarat ultimately took the win by a slim margin 34 to 31. A great first hit out and team effort for the netballers. The trip was a great opportunity to find some effective combinations with some outstanding individual performances.
Feeling Out of the Loop? Trinity College sports now has a new free smartphone app for sports news and communications. Team App will keep you up to date with all with your favourite team’s news, team selections, cancellations and more. To enjoy the full features of Team App just download the app to your smartphone then search for the College sport you’re interested in eg: Trinity College Cricket. Once you’ve downloaded the app you will receive an email to confirm your registration. If you don’t have a smartphone, contact your sport coordinator to ensure you will still receive sport notifications by email. Team App will shortly be the Sport Department’s primary means of communication. Sign up now.
As well as attending the program Zoe had a chance to explore some of Melbourne’s attractions and make new friends from around the country. Zoe said of her experience “It was fantastic to see the commitment and hard work that everyone had put towards the Raise the Bar Academy. Just to see everyone’s bright future, giving the track sessions a go and putting in one hundred percent every day. The contacts and connections. It was an amazing opportunity for me and the memories will always be there.”
Trinity Athletes Win Three State Titles Lauren Smith (Year 7) won gold in the U14 Shot Put and U14 Hammer, and bronze in the U15 Shot Put. Lauren gained selection in the SA State Team for the Junior National Athletics Titles in Perth in March based on her performances. Jay Goode (Year 9) continued his outstanding Race Walking with a gold in the U17 3000m and bronze in the U17 5000m. He also won bronze in the U17 Triple Jump. A number of other medal winners included Alyce Heap (Year 11) silver U18 400m, Kendra Pring (Year 11) silver U18 Shot Put, bronze U18 High Jump and U18 Javelin. Other Trinity students to compete were Chloe McCarthy (Year 8), Jackson Potter (Year 12), Daniel Pring (Year 11), Anika Scott (Year 10), Anton Scott (Year 8) and Kyle Waters (Year 9).
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Foundation Scholarship Winners 2016/2017
The new multi-purpose pavilion will provide our community with a flexible space. New Parents Welcome
Year 8 Academic Scholarship William Elverd (Year 7) Naomi Lawson (Year 7) Foundation General Excellence Scholarship 2016/2017 Alyce Heap (Year 11) William Kuany (Year 11) Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship 2016 Skye Szymanskyj (Year 11) AON Scholarship Winner 2016 Bryn Evans (Year 11)
ABOVE Ruth Paton, Head of Junior School South welcomes new parent Deepti Dahl and her daughter Ishika.
The Trinity College Foundation hosted its annual Welcome to New Parents event in February. Foundation Board members, Head of Trinity College Nick Hately and school principals mingled with parents and new students at this informal gathering. Chair of the Foundation Dr Rupert Thorne announced the 21st Birthday Dinner celebrations to be held in July.
Foundation Celebrates 21 Great Years In 2016 the Trinity College Foundation will turn 21 and we’re hoping as many of our community as possible will join us at our annual dinner on Saturday 30 July at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre to help celebrate this milestone year. The dinner is a fabulous evening of food, fun and entertainment and is also the Foundation’s major fundraising event each year. The aim of the Foundation is to help the College offer opportunities to students through recognition of excellence, support through scholarships and the Spirit of Trinity Fund as well as help to provide the outstanding facilities all students can access. This year a major beneficiary of funds raised at the dinner will be the exciting new College project; the Trinity College Pavilion to be built on the Waldeck Oval. ABOVE Top to bottom, L-R;
Scholarship Winners: William Elverd (Year 7), Alyce Heap (Year 11), Skye Szymanskyj (Year 11) and Bryn Evans (Year 11)
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The new multi-purpose pavilion will provide our community with a flexible space for events and education as well as offering our growing Old Scholar community a unique meeting hub. For further information about the Foundation 21st Birthday Annual Dinner or the Trinity College Pavilion, please contact the Foundation office on 8523 8754.
STARplex can proudly boast a loyal group of members who have been with the centre since we opened.
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ABOVE Left: STARplex Preseason Netball Carnival, 15A Winners Trinity College 1. Right: STARplex Swim Centre staff prepare for winter swimming lessons. Bottom: Loyal members help STARplex launch our new Instagram account.
Celebrating Our Loyal Members It was lovely to see so many familiar faces at the STARplex VIP Members Night. Fitness Centre members who have held a consecutive membership for over five years were invited to attend to celebrate and allow us the opportunity to thank them for their loyalty.
A record number of teams (120) from around the state competed in the thirteenth annual STARplex Australia Day Basketball Tournament. A large contingent of teams representing the state metropolitan basketball association were also present including our own local club Central District Lions.
Recent fitness industry statistics indicate after joining a gym many people will not maintain a membership for much longer than 12 months. However, STARplex can proudly boast a loyal group of members who have been with the centre since we opened in 2000 when our total membership was 400. In 2016 our membership has grown to 1528.
With over 45 teams and 10 divisions, the STARplex Preseason Netball Carnival was recently held over two days in March. Teams come from as far away as Clare in the North to the South of Adelaide. With a mixture of teams playing in the grand finals it was great to see the close competition.
Anne Powell was referred to STARplex by her doctor because she was overweight and diabetic. Through persistence and determination Anne turned around her diabetes, lost weight and is one of our most passionate and enthusiastic members!
Dale Martin
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Highlights were having access to the locker rooms and meeting some of the best basketball players.
Engagements
Births
Kayla Duncis (2012) was surprised by boyfriend Rob Rath with a marriage proposal on her 21st birthday in October 2015. She has been living in Siem Reap Cambodia since January 2015 teaching English. Kayla and Rob are having a traditional Cambodian wedding ceremony.
Kristel Mathews (nee Stanton 2006) and Joshua Mathews (2006) were married in October 2014, they have a daughter Hannah. Josh is a qualified mechanic at Peter Kittle Toyota and Kristel works in reservations at the Novotel in the Barossa Valley.
Kara Smitheram (nee Smallman 2004) and husband Paul welcomed their son Flynn Olly. He was born in November 2015, weighing 6.6 pounds.
Oliver Donald Perry, born January, 2016 at Gawler Hospital. Parents Bradley Perry (2003) and Heather Perry.
Sophie Rose Perry, born January 2016, at Gawler Hospital. Parents Matthew Perry (2006) and Rhyanna Schrieber
Lisa Sachse (2008) and Matthew Rowlands (2001) announced their engagement in October 2015. They plan to marry in February 2017.
Weddings Paul Benz (2003) was engaged to Ashleigh Buxallen (2004) in January in Bali. Stephanie Littleford (2013) and Jordan Gauci (2011) were engaged in July 2015. Jordan is working with Tim Littleford as one of the Youth Chaplains at both Blakeview and Gawler River schools. Tim Littleford (2011) and Ashlee Jansen (2011) were engaged in July 2015. Tim is currently one of the Youth Chaplains at both Trinity College Blakeview and Gawler River schools. They were married in January 2016.
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Robert Hardy (2006) married Melissa Palmer (2007) in August 2015. The ceremony was held at St Andrews Anglican Church, Walkerville. The service was conducted by the Rev’d Stuart Langshaw (who was the Chaplin at Blakeview when Melissa attended). There were many Old Scholars in attendance; Best Man was Jarrad Cody (2004) Groomsmen were Kane Lach (2006) and Blake Palmer (2010). Rob currently runs a successful YouTube channel “Somewhat Awesome Films” after finishing his Advanced Diploma in Multimedia in 2010. Melissa completed a Bachelor of Commercial Law in 2011 and Graduate Certificate of Mediation Workplace Relations in 2013 and currently manages a physiotherapy practice in Adelaide.
Weddings
Elizabeth Oermann (2010) married Torin Keldermann in September 2015 at St. Andrew’s Church, Walkerville.
Victoria Hooker (2011) married Justin Goodman in November 2015 at Stevens Estate Garden in Williamstown. Victoria’s maid of honour was Montana Bates (2011).
Stephanie Elizabeth Scaife (nee Harward 2006) was in Farrer House. She has since become a Veterinary Nurse. She married Clinton Scaife in March 2015 and they travelled to America for their honeymoon and now live at Wasleys.
Old Scholar Updates Brittany Perry (2011) won the SA Women’s Football League (SAWFL) best and fairest medal in September 2015. Brittany was also selected to play for the SA Scorpions in 2015. She was part of the team that won the Women’s National Cricket League Final in Sydney ending NSW’s recent title dominance. SA won by 54 runs, their first title since 1994-95. Rhiannon Price (2015) during 2014/15 Rhiannon was part of the Regional Skills Training Certificate III in Rural Operation, Animal Care and Husbandry course. In February 2016 at the graduation ceremony Rhiannon was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award, chosen from 97 students across the State. Tom Wilson (2004) a Fox News Reporter, attended the NBA play-offs in July 2015 and reported on the two Australians playing in the series. He was honoured to be able to provide updates, latest news and stories. Highlights were having access to the locker rooms and meeting some of the best basketball players in the world. He hopes to be sent back this year. Travis Head (2011) currently the SA Redbacks Cricket Captain, delivered a double century in the October 2015 record breaking win against WA. As well as many other individual and team successes since then, Travis was recently selected in the Australian One Day International Squad to tour the West Indies. ABOVE Top to bottom, L-R; Brittany Perry, Rhiannon Price, Tom Wilson, Travis Head.
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ABOVE Top to bottom, L-R; Lexi Schwarz (left), Catisha Coburn, Damian Drew (centre) with Member for Light Tony Piccolo, Liam McDevitt and Talia Roy, Callum Scotson (far left) and Miles Scotson (far right), Time Capsule Morning at Blakeview.
Jared Lund (2005) has been listed within the top 50 Real Estate Agents on the inaugural REB ‘Young Guns’ rankings for 2015. This ranking recognises the top agents under the age of 30 throughout Australia. Jared had this to say “With only two agents making the cut from South Australia, I am very proud and humbled to have made the list. A massive thank you to all who have supported and promoted my business over the years!” Dr Lexi Schwarz (nee Young 2002) was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy from Flinders University in September 2015. The title of her thesis was ‘Who ate my phenanthrene? An investigation of hydrocarbonoclastic organisms in pristine and contaminated soils.’ After graduating, Lexi is continuing her work as an environmental consultant in the contaminated land industry in SA. Congratulations Jennifer Buckseall (2000) who attained the Fellowship of the Australian Society of Cytology. The fellowship examination is a higher qualification offered by the society to denote competency to direct the scientific practice of a large or complex cytology department and fulfil a senior diagnostic role. Jennifer is only the third recipient of this qualification.
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Liam McDevitt (2005) and Talia (nee Roy 2004) were married in Bali in August 2015. Three Old Scholars were in the bridal party; James Roy (2008), Craig McDevitt (2008), and Tabitha Hooper (2004). Liam is a real estate agent and auctioneer at LJ Hooker West Lakes, he has been successfully selling for over seven years. Amongst many other awards that Liam has received in 2013 he became a ‘Top Gun’ and was one of only 30 people from AUS/ NZ to win this competition. Talia took home three of the top awards at The Body Shop Gala Awards night recently. One of the awards being the National Values Award for living out the company’s values. Talia travelled to Cambodia after raising $4,000. She worked with The Elephants, a local school and military volunteers. Catisha Coburn (2014) has had an opportunity via the University of Adelaide in her second year to become an exchange student in Canada at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. McGill is a popular destination for both international full time students and exchange students. She has had the opportunity to travel around the west coast of Canada, as well as Toronto, Niagara Falls, Old Quebec City and New York. At McGill she is currently studying Neural Basis of Behaviour, Math, Statistics,
Metabolic Biochemistry and Human Genetics Applied. Miles (2011) and Callum Scotson (2014) won gold at the Track World Championships in London. They are part of the Australian team pursuit squad and are currently focused on earning a chance to compete in the Olympics this summer. Damian Drew (1996) completed a Bachelor of Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (graduating top of his class) then completed an Honours year followed by a PhD in Molecular Biology at the University of Adelaide. He then spent three years in Denmark working as a post-doctoral scientist. Currently a medical student, he has recently volunteered to be part of the Barossa Valley Parallel Rural Community Curriculum run by the Adelaide and Flinders universities to give students hands on experience in rural general practice. 2003 Old Scholars from Miss Mitson’s (now Mrs McMahon) 1995 Year 4 class attended a special morning at Blakeview. In attendance were Mark Schulze and his mother Erica Schulze, Courtney Kerr (nee Jarman), Stacey Down, Rebecca Gibson and Nadine Bishop (nee De Bono) was an apology. They had created a time capsule while they were in Year 4 and planned to
was involved with the Adelaide University Solar Racing Team. This involved building and racing a solar car in the World Solar Challenge. Currently living in Sydney since December, working for ResMed as a Graduate Software Engineer. Tim was offered the position after doing a threemonth internship last summer (2014/15) in a similar role. ResMed designs and manufactures devices to treat sleep breathing disorders including sleep apnoea. Tim enjoys working there because he knows that his work is benefiting people all over the world. Chantelle Stevens (2006) travelled to Kenya for three months in 2007 with Amanda Stacey (2006) doing volunteer work with an organization called World Youth International (WYI) and worked in two remote communities in Kenya. They helped to build classrooms, at the local school teaching English, Maths, Science, Sexual Health and how to play Aussie Rules Football! They assisted in local health clinics, provided deworming treatments in schools and many other health promotion activities. Upon return home they fundraised $10,000 and in ABOVE Top to bottom, L-R; Chelsea Jaensch, Tim Atkinson, Elizabeth Kelderman, 2009 returned to Kenya and facilitated Chantelle Stevens and Amanda Stacey. the entire construction and completion of two classrooms fitted out with chairs open in November, 2015. They are yet to is undergoing further training on the Armed and tables. Since that time Chantelle has locate the capsule but we will continue Reconnaissance Helicopter. completed her Bachelor of Nursing. In digging! 2015 she applied and was accepted to Chelsea Jaensch (2002) after a nine year be Assistant Team Leader for a Nurses in LT Elizabeth Keldermann (nee Oermann break, Chelsea has made an awesome Action Program and returned to Kenya 2010) after graduating Trinity Elizabeth comeback, through hard work and with six nurses from around Australia. was accepted into the Australian Defence dedication and worked her way back to In September 2015 she returned as Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra as the top. She will make her Olympic debut Team Leader. an Army Officer Cadet. She was also after sealing selection with a third place enrolled into the Degree of Aeronautical finish at the 2016 Australian Athletics Stephanie Antonopoulos (2013) loves to Engineering at the University of New Championships in Sydney. Chelsea is act, sing, dance, play piano and guitar, plus South Wales (UNSW). After a number of the eldest of five Jaensch children who enjoys writing songs. She has completed significant adventures, she graduated from attended Trinity and were in McKinlay NIDA courses in Melbourne and Sydney ADFA in 2013 and then entered the Royal House. In McKinlay House there is an and is the Craniofacial Australia Youth Military College (RMC) at Duntroon as Athletics Shield named after her family Ambassador. She has performed in a Staff Cadet in the Long Tan Company. and the Benz family (the Benz/Jaensch musicals such as, Shrek, Hairspray, The This was a particularly tough year with Athletics Shield) and both families have Sound of Music, Beauty & the Beast and a rigorous academic program in Military attended House dinners to award the The Lion King. Most recently she had her History and Army Doctrine as well as shield to the winner. own Adelaide Fringe Festival Show “All of a strenuous physical program. She also Me” which sold out. Tim Atkinson (2011) has been awarded successfully completed four out-field a University Medal from The University Grace Beer (2015) currently studying training exercises in a range of military of Adelaide. This is one of a possible 18 a Bachelor of Design at Uni SA and is operations as a Corporal in her squad. medals that are awarded to the highesthoping to be a Graphic Designer. Her Year She graduated from RMC Duntroon as a performing students from the University’s 12 Visual Arts Project titled “Rotton” was Lieutenant in December 2014. Elizabeth entire graduating cohort across all selected by SACE moderators to feature then returned to UNSW in 2015 where she faculties. The medal will be awarded at in the SACE Art Show at the Light Square completed her Aeronautical Engineering Tim’s graduation ceremony in April. He Gallery from March until May. The show degree, graduating with Honours. The will be graduating from a Bachelor of attracts about 5,000 people. presiding Chancellor presenting her award Engineering (Mechatronic) with First Class was Professor Gonski. Elizabeth has now Wayne Milera (2015) has made his AFL Honours. Tim said he enjoyed his time at been posted to the 1 Aviation Regiment at debut for the Adelaide Crows. uni especially last year, during which he Robertson Barracks near Darwin where she
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Vale Mary Kerin 8.5.1948 – 31.12.2015 It is with sadness that we inform our community of the passing of a wellrespected friend and colleague to many, Trinity College Archivist Mary Kerin. Mary fell ill in July 2015 and her condition rapidly declined until her resignation in November the same year. Sadly, Mary passed away on 31 December 2015 and her funeral service was held in the St Francis Anglican Church, Trinity College in January this year.
eventually becoming a staff member in March 2002. She was a qualified librarian and became the College Archivist in 2009, a task she undertook with great care and expertise.
Mary joined Trinity College as a volunteer in March 1998 in the Roma Waite Library
Known for her warmth, willingness to help and sincerity she will be missed by all. Mary will be remembered for her genuine, honest and passionate nature. The impact of these qualities on those with whom she worked closely will continue to be felt throughout Trinity College and beyond.
TOS Football
TOS Cricket
2015 marked the tenth year for TOSFC which was celebrated at a Ball and the naming of the ‘Team of the Decade’.
It’s been another exciting and eventful year for the Trinity Old Scholars Cricket Club. At the end of last season we said goodbye to some key leadership veterans, making way for only our third ever captain Alex Cotter (2009) to take over the responsibilities. We had many successes starting with another 20/20 Final where we just fell short of We were lucky enough to celebrate on the making a semi final. The A grade which competed in the A3 competition was squeezed field with the B grade playing in the club’s out of finals however we did achieve some individual accolades with Mitchell Dearing fourth grand final and winning the clubs (2012) winning the bowling trophy for the A3 competition. The B (B3) and C (Lo6) grade first premiership. On a sadder note, 2015 played in grand finals however weren’t successful on the day. It’s an exciting time at the was also the last time Matthew Skeen cricket club with record numbers filling teams. We encourage cricketers of all abilities would pull on the boots for TOSFC, officially and ages to come out and enjoy the great game amongst a fantastic social culture. calling time on his career. Matthew has If you would like to join or have any enquiries please ring our president. worn many hats over the years, he was Co-President in our inaugural year and Adrian Zorich (2006) continued to serve on the committee as Secretary in the years after. He is one of our President, 0422 729 911 first life members playing 150 club games and is a general historian of the club. He has truly been a great asset to the club. Looking forward to this year TOSFC has been very busy over the off-season, recruiting a number of quality players that will help build on the A grade’s qualifying final result last year. The influx of players at the higher level will also provide the B grade a great opportunity to go back to back. Meanwhile the C grade will be looking to return to finals action this year as it welcomes new coach Matt Young to the club. Matt will be taking over from Jason Scott who took the team to a grand final two years ago. Although the season is about to start, TOSFC always welcomes new players, umpires and volunteers. The club is very encouraging of any current students who would like to come out to training and even play the odd game during the holidays. Please contact the club if you are interested in joining TOSFC. Carl Teusner (2006)
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TOS Hockey
The club celebrated 20 years with a dinner at the Gawler Jockey Club in August 2015. It was fantastic to see a number of players attending from our very first team. Our 2015 season was uneventful for our Mens A Grade team, finishing low on the ladder. However the B Grade Women had a very successful season but lost their grand final. We have entered both men and women in the B grade competition for 2016. The season commenced Saturday 9 April. Training is underway on the Trinity College library pitch. Quiz night fundraiser planning is also underway. We are always looking for more players, if you are interested please contact me. Thomas Gregory (2009) President, 0431 861 165
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2016 Reunions 10 Year Reunion - Class of 2006 The Kensington Hotel Saturday 7 May
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/KKLU 20 Year Reunion – Class of 1996 The Kensington Hotel Saturday 22 October Bookings: www.trybooking.com/KTWF
ABOVE Top Left, L-R: Matthew Thompson, Jay McMahon, Karen Dornford (nee Maslen) & Natasha Campbell (nee Lloyd). Top Right, L-R: Sara Jenzen (nee Fuller), Natasha Phillips (nee Giorgetti), Nicola Matto, Angela Spitty (nee Hewitson) & Xiu Dunn. Middle Left, L-R: Annette McMahon (nee Reinli), Nicola Wells (nee Slocombe), Katherine Daniel (nee Gordon) and Katherine Malone. Middle Right, L-R: Michael Slocombe, Nicola Wells, Wendy Stimson, George Gregory and Deidre Fischer. Bottom, L-R: Craig Stevens, Rosslyn Stevens (nee Matthews) and Jason Coombe.
20 Year Reunion A 20 year reunion for the Class of 1995 was held in October, 2015 at The Kensington Hotel. 65 guests were in attendance with 15 staff. A great night was had sharing stories and catching up.
Staff Gathering Past and current staff are invited to celebrate 25 years of St Francis Congregation at a Trinity Sunday Service from 10am on Sunday 22 May. A luncheon will follow at The Prince Albert Hotel in Gawler. RSVP to oldscholars@trinity.sa.edu.au Any enquires please contact Nicole Wray, Old Scholars Officer on: Phone: 8523 8151 Email: oldscholars@trinity.sa.edu.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/ groups/3311220370
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