My first year at Trinity

Starting at Trinity College can be a daunting experience, but it also opens a world of opportunities, especially for our Junior School boys who commence in Year 4. We recently sat down with Year 4 students, Lemi Duku, Ari Scaletti and Curtis Duff, to ask them what they really think about Trinity and what have been their favourite parts about coming to a new school. What was it like starting your first week at Trinity after coming from another school?

Curtis: Mine was a bit scary but it was also quite fun, and it is also hard work coming to Trinity because there are a lot more subjects and things we do here compared to my old school. Ari: It was quite fun because I got to check out the whole school. It is a lot bigger here than my old school. Lemi: When we first had the tour and we all came here in our old uniform it was just a bit cool because Trinity College is a bigger school than my other school in Dianella.

What has been the thing you have loved the most since coming to Trinity?

Curtis: Mine would probably be swimming and all the new opportunities. Ari: Mine is swimming and the VR lab. Lemi: Same as Ari, the virtual reality lab. I also like doing the sports and swimming. I’m not really a fast swimmer but I’m still practising how to swim.

What are some of the other sports and activities you have liked doing since coming to Trinity?

Curtis: Art is pretty good, quite fun and a great place to talk to friends. Ari: I like swimming. Lemi: Yeah, I’m mostly into Engineering Club, Model Club, Writer’s Club – all the stuff like that, but I like Engineering Club better because you use this app called Music Maker and you can create your own sound.

What was it like doing your first ever Rumble?

Curtis: (laughing) Oh wow, that’s a hard question. It was loud, we were in the middle for that one and it was so loud. It was also a bit scary because we had no clue what was happening. Ari: It was hard to do it. Lemi: Loud, a bit scary but I am looking forward to doing more Rumbles.

What advice would you give to the boys starting Trinity in Year 4 in 2022?

Curtis: I would say give every opportunity a try. Ari: If something is too hard, don’t just quit, just keep on going. Lemi: You don’t have to stop the stuff you are doing, you just have to give it a go and if it’s too hard, just ask the teacher or your neighbour next to you.

What are you most looking forward to in Year 5?

Curtis: I think I am going to like the different opportunities because there will be different subjects and harder things. Ari: Meeting new friends. Lemi: Once I go to Year 5 and the new students in Year 4 come to our College, I look forward to just helping them out and teaching them how to play handball. If you have lots of your own handballs, you can give them one so they can practice at home. I am also looking forward to seeing my new classroom.

What are some of your favourite things to do at lunchtime?

Curtis: Handball. Ari: I like playing in the playground with my friends. Lemi: I used to like playing on the playground but now I mostly play handball.

What sport do you think you are going to try in Year 5?

Curtis: I think I am going to pick water polo. Ari: Swimming. Lemi: Maybe cricket – Mr Thompson teaches us all the sports. We just keep practising and competing against Aquinas. We always give them a handshake whether we lose or win.

It’s a long time away but is there something you would like to do when you get older?

Curtis: I don’t really have a focus – I just don’t know. Ari: I want to become an actor. Lemi: Maybe go to university and go to work where you get paid money and do whatever your manager tells you to do. Curtis: Maybe a pilot.

What are your plans for the summer holidays?

Curtis: Hanging out with my family and friends from my old school. We normally go camping or something. Ari: My parents said we will be going down south to Bunker Bay. Lemi: Maybe buy some new stuff using your parents money if they give you permission... like new shoes. I might also visit Optus Stadium and I would like to reach it by the new zipline.

Do you have a special holiday message for your family and friends?

Curtis: Not really. Lemi: Maybe just focus on whatever you are doing and help your parents and train on your particular sport like cricket, basketball, soccer, something like that. Never back down and never give up. Curtis: I’ve got something. Merry Christmas and have a very happy new year.