AROUND THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

OPENING MASS

The year started a little differently after the lockdown. In February, the Junior School celebrated with the Opening Mass, which welcomed some of our newest Trinity students and presented the 2021 Junior School Leaders to the community.

CAMP CRAFT

Our Junior School boys have been learning some new outdoor recreation skills in this exciting new co-curricular program. Learning to put up a tent can be difficult, but this program has taught the boys how to confidently put up a tent, how to read maps and how to use a two-way radio as well as tie knots, learn basic camp cooking, first aid and more!

ENVIRO ART CHALLENGE

For the Enviro Challenge, Junior School students had the opportunity to create their own masterpieces made only from recycled materials. Over several weeks, the students got creative and came up with some truly spectacular designs that were showcased in the Cultural Centre Gallery where other students could view and vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ award.

Congratulations to Michael Borman (5B) who won the challenge with his outstanding 'Under the Sea’ creation. Second place was Max Scarparolo (5B) with ‘Bottle-top Snake’ and third place went to Curtis Ieraci (5G) with ‘Flying Pig’. The People’s Choice award went to Matteo Redolatti (5G) with ‘The Ferris Wheel of History’.

MOTHER’S DAY MASS

On Friday 7 May, the Junior School came together to celebrate the wonderful mothers of Trinity at this special Mass. Adorned in a variety of masks due to COVID restrictions, it was wonderful to see large numbers in attendance as we shared in the Eucharist and offered a meaningful and prayerful service that honoured all mothers.

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as Trinity mothers, Mrs Jody Waite and Mrs Sonia Beros, each shared their own heartfelt and honest reflections of motherhood.

The students were encouraged to reflect on their own mothers and grandmothers and truly appreciate all that they do and all that they model through their ongoing care and love. The students then presented their mothers with a small gift and poem and personally thanked them. Here were just a few other highlights: • Year 6s attended their Confirmation retreat.

• Years 5 and 6 students competed at the da Vinci Decathlon.

• The Year 6s were presented with their 2021 Leavers jackets. • The Year 4s invited their dads to class to read them their favourite book.

• Year 5s had the best time on their camp to Forrest Edge.

1. Year 6s Leavers jacket presentation 2. Mother's Day Mass 3. Years 5 and 6 da Vinci Decathlon 4. Enviro Challenge winner, Michael Borman 5. Year 4s attended a special reading session presented by our TC dads 6. Camp Craft

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JUNIOR SCHOOL SUMMER SPORT WRAP-UP

The 2021 JPSSA sporting season started with all our summer sports. This is a great opportunity for all our Years 5 and 6 students to represent Trinity and to further develop their skills in their chosen summer sport.

Cricket was a very popular choice for our students and all the teams had a very successful season. The ‘A’ team won all their games, which holds them in good stead ready for their annual Katich-Moody Shield game against Guildford Grammar in Term 4. The water polo program keeps growing and going from strength to strength under the guidance of Miss Adelaide Garland, Mr Timothy Carslaw and Mr Dion Mepham. The number of students wanting to take up the sport has never been better, which can only mean good things for the water polo community moving forward into the Middle School.

In Term 1, the Year 4 students participated in a mini carnival, playing football and basketball against Aquinas. These mini carnivals give students their first opportunity to play for Trinity and have proved to be a wonderful experience where they can play with their friends and learn all the different sports.

Mr Luke Thompson

Junior School Health and Physical Education Teacher

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1. JPSSA Swimming Carnival 2. JPSSA Swimming Carnival 3. L-R: Cael McLure, Reuben Quinn-Smith, Orlando Della Posta, Gabe Little with house swimming carnival medals 4. JS Hockey is back 5. Junior School Soccer 6. Junior School Rugby 7. Junior School Fitness Club 8. Junior School Footy