THE GRAMMARIANTRINITY Vol 37 No 3 | October 2022
2 | THE TRINITY GRAMMARIAN In this edition: 4 From the Principal 6 School Council 8 Outdoor Education and Cultural programImmersion 10 Wellbeing mindfulnessandin the ELC 12 Primary Years Programme Exhibition 15 Premier's VCE Award recipients 16 CHICAGO: High School Edition 18 Parents' Association 20 Fine Foods 22 Archives 24 OTGA and WOTG 26 OTG Clubs 28 News of OTGs 30 Reunions 32 Gallery of Achievement 34 In Memoriam 35 Back Page Interview Front cover photograph: Year 9 students rafting during their Outdoor Education experience at our Licola location. Back cover photograph: Prep student Thomas L with classmates James, Leo, Ivan, Harvey and Thomas S. Trinity Grammar School, Kew acknowledges that our school is on Country of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We honour their sovereignty and connection to Country as the traditional custodians of these lands and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders, past present and emerging and extend this respect to all First Nations people. Editorial: Communications Office e: OTGcommunications@trinity.vic.edu.auNews : Sharon Kendall e: Admissions:kendalls@trinity.vic.edu.au Kathy Byrne e: admissions@trinity.vic.edu.au 14 F1 in Schools World Finals
Grammar School, Kew. We look forward to celebrating our history together as a community throughout the year. Our new Archivist, Maureen McAuley (page 22), is also on the lookout for donations of photographs and other historical items to build out our collection in the lead up to this milestone.
Also in this edition, we delve into our new Year 9 Outdoor Education and Cultural Immersion program (page 8), the wellbeing and mindfulness program in our ELC (page 10), the Year 6 PYP Exhibition (page 12), and reflect on some exciting events including the 2022 Trinity/ Ruyton musical CHICAGO: High School Edition (page 16), our first major production since 2019. Across the community, we have also enjoyed many wonderful Parents’ Association gatherings and OTGA reunions. Check out pages 19 (Parents’ Association) and 30 (OTGA) for photos!
We hope you enjoy reading this edition of The Trinity Grammarian Editorial team
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partnership with Ruyton Girls’ School. We know that there have been many wonderful stories and collaborations that have been forged through this program over the years, which is why we, together with Ruyton, are calling out to the community for Coordinate Program stories that we can feature and celebrate in the new year (contact us at edu.aucommunications@trinity.vic. ).
Welcome to the October 2022 edition of The Grammarian!Trinity
This year’s Founders’ Day marks the beginning of our 120th year as Trinity
will also mark 30 years of the Coordinate Program, our
You can keep up to date with all things Trinity at: trinity.vic.edu.au (where you can also access the digital version of this magazine)
Enclosed with this magazine you will find a booklet of Founders’ Day Fair raffle tickets to sell to friends and family in the lead up to the event. There are plenty of fabulous prizes on offer including an $8,000 travel
Across the Trinity community right now, preparations are in full swing for our Founders’ Day Fair, on Sunday 13 November. On page 20, you will see our Fine Foods volunteers busy cooking up a storm of delicious preserves to have available on the day. They have also supplied a fantastic eggplant kasundi recipe for us all to enjoy (see page 21).
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Artwork by James Fox (Year 12), winner of the 2022 Mitre Design and Photography competition.
In this edition, we celebrate the First XI Hockey AGSV Premiership (page 7), a F1 in Schools World Finals win (page 14) and our 2021 VCE Premier’s Award recipients (page 15). We also look forward to honouring our newest Gallery of Achievement inductees (page 31) from 4 October.
During a visit with my History class to Trinity’s archives the other day, one of my students caught me off guard with a comment and I genuinely laughed out loud. After testing the significant weight of an exact replica of Ned Kelly’s helmet – yes, we have a full set of Ned Kelly armour in the school’s collection – he said, ‘It is as heavy as my mum’s shopping bags after a trip to Chadstone’.
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I am not going to attempt a definitive list of the various examples of outreach that our students and staff are engaged with at TGS. That is largely because we do not do it in order to ‘look good’ or even feel good. I think it is genuinely a part of the make-up of Trinity that looking out for those less fortunate is normal here. Perhaps the success of our Giving Day (to establish a means tested scholarship) highlights that point. It is worth mentioning that our new Strategic Plan, to be launched in the coming weeks, maintains ‘Service’ as one of the key values of Trinity. It sits very comfortably with Truth, Courage and Community.
As we return to a more ‘normal’ way of life and the pandemic’s grip on society diminishes for us in Victoria, we anticipate being able to rekindle much of what we did before. Amongst overseas trips and glorious victories (well done to the F1 in Schools team!), there is also the resumption of the good daily work of caring that our people value. Of course, there is also the key work that we do in our classrooms and around the school every day,
An affecting element to this research has been to see just how many of our former students served in the military. And just how many were casualties. Despite society’s recent pandemic challenges, the spectre of a ‘broad’ war is well outside the understanding of the majority of those involved in daily life at Trinity today. The selflessness of those who went to war is something that we have not had to replicate and the relative safety that we have enjoyed is something for which to be continually grateful. Studying the personal stories of those that demonstrated the selflessness of serving in war reminds us of the value of helping others, in whatever way we can, and that is something we do well at Trinity.
been a joy for me to witness my first, largely uncorrupted, calendar year at Trinity. My observations of daily life include that the learning for all is palpable. That is to be celebrated, as it has been here for nearly 120
Adrian Farrer Principal
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The reason for being in archives was not to play with Ned Kelly’s armour, or indeed any of the very many other interesting items at hand, but to reach into Trinity’s history to help us understand a little more about ourselves in this era. Specifically, my students have been researching ‘Trinity at War’ and have been following various storylines about former students and their experiences in times of war. We have made some impactful discoveries and have unearthed a good deal of information that has helped us understand attitudes of different eras and the challenges that faced our school during our 119-year journey so far.
and the humour’s pretty good, too!
The strategy, like my class’s focus, borrows significantly from our past to inform our present. The intent is not to reform and revise in order to dominate a market position, for instance, but rather to amplify the things that make us such a well-respected learning community already. We believe that we can evolve Trinity to be further enhanced in ensuring the students in our care benefit from the same, enduring approach that has served us well for so long. We believe that we can continue to provide a personalised education for our students, and we think we can do it better in the future due to the great work done so far. We will recommit to our relationship with Ruyton Girls' School, building on the nearly 30 years of Coordinate program and over 100 years of partnership, ensuring that our schools’ students have a broad and realistic social experience and world view. We will work to further progress other, worthy partnerships in order to create credible and exciting pathways for all of our people. Through these and other measures, we will be an aspirational learning community that inspires every individual to thrive and contribute positively to society.
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As I have noted before, belonging to strong and positive communities is essential for every individual if they are to flourish. But, communities exist by virtue of our active involvement in them.
As I write this, my wife and I are camped on the banks of a fast-flowing Darling River. We are slowly wending our way back to Melbourne after travelling for the last two months through remote outback Queensland and New South Wales. Much of this time we have been literally off-grid, disconnected from network coverage and the internet, and relying on the sun for our power. Only occasionally have we ventured into small towns to reprovision, to reconnect with the wider world, and to attend to work responsibilities and commitments. It has been a wonderfully restorative period, a rewarding opportunity to experience the expanses of this remarkable country after the restrictions of the last two years.
Each small and remote town has reinforced a valuable lesson for me: the importance of a strong community. Whether we were in Bedourie or Thargomindah, Copley or Innamincka, what was so evident was the way in which these tiny but cohesive groups of people fostered a civic pride in their communities, coming together to create connection, purpose and meaning. Each of these communities were characterised by selfless, voluntary commitment to each other, evident in everything from maintenance of common facilities, to support for a range of social agencies.
Aside from their normal fiduciary duties, members of Council have been busily involved over the last three months in finalising Trinity’s Strategic Plan, and it is expected that this will be launched in Term 4. Council has also appointed a firm of architects to assist in the development of a renewed Master Plan to frame
Simon Gipson Chair of School Council
School Council
As we inexorably move towards the culmination of yet another successful and rewarding year at Trinity, we should pause to reflect on the past and present contributions that so many have made in creating and sustaining the strong learning community that we enjoy today.
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Of course, one of the core communities to which we belong is Trinity. And, Trinity thrives as a community because of the engaged involvement of so many. Much of this engagement is also voluntary – indeed Trinity could not exist as it is without the extraordinary commitment of so many who freely give of their time to ensure that the school flourishes: from School Council to the Parents’ Association, members of the Stakeholder Group and the Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association.
the future building, infrastructure and technology requirements that will enable the implementation of the strategic vision for teaching, learning and caring. We have much to look forward to.
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A sweet congratulatory moment from the First XI Hockey team‘s AGSV Premiership win against Camberwell Grammar School in July. The final score was 3-1!
The Cultural Immersion program provided students with the opportunity to learn about one of the diasporas that make up the diverse city of Melbourne. At the end of this program, they created a display and a presentation to inform other students about their cultural experience.
At the start of Term 3, all Year 9 forms made their way to northeastern Victoria to Camp Licola. It started with a three-hour drive by bus in groups of two forms, including a mid-way stop at a sports oval, sharing packets of assorted Arnott’s biscuits. Once we arrived at camp, students split into forms and then further split into two groups within each form.
The first thing that my group (the "Merritt Swallows") had to do was cross a river with our packs on. We learnt the technique of crossing in groups to safely navigate the
Outdoor Education
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Everyone had a great time, singing songs around the campfire and cooking dinner together. The most challenging part of camp would have been the Mount Tudor hike, as it was the first time for many with
heavy packs, and conditions were very slippery from the rain. My highlight from the eight-day camp would have to be the last day of rafting. Overall, camp was lots of fun and a great learning experience to meet new people and challenge ourselves.
The Outdoor Education program took the form of an expedition that launched from Trinity's riverfront property in the area north of Licola in Gippsland. Students engaged in various outdoor activities, including hiking, rafting, camping and cooking.
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Below we have reflections on both experiences, from two of our Year 9 students.
Kieran Soesanto (Year 9)
New opportunities for new experiences in Year 9
This year our Year 9 students experienced a new Cultural Immersion and Outdoor Education program, providing them with new and rich learning opportunities.
for the week was to do two days of hiking and three days of white-water rafting, followed by a solo night. On the first night we needed to organise all our belongings so that we could be ready for the rest of the week. It was funny watching some of your mates struggle with putting in extra group gear into their 75-litre packs! Some students had to attach things to the outside of their packs. On a serious note, everyone courageously pushed through the hikes up Mount Tudor and Horse Hill.
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In early Term 3, the Year 9s had the wonderful opportunity to immerse themselves with various cultures that are now part of the Victorian diaspora – notably Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian and Greek. Each Year 9 form group was assigned a culture to study, and subsequently embarked on a week of activities across Melbourne.
James Tsui (Year 9)
Will Katic (Year 9)
Those who were studying China explored the highly acclaimed Chinatown and the Chinese museum, with a delectable yum cha lunch at Shark Fin Inn to follow. The groups studying Vietnam and Italy took cooking lessons at Otao Kitchen Cooking School, learning how to make spring rolls and pasta with high-end equipment and wellmade dishes. The Vietnam group also had their fair share of dining, savouring the best of Vietnamese dishes at Tran Tran Restaurant, Richmond. The group studying Greece, meanwhile, experienced dance classes – strengthening relations as they all worked together to present elegant choreography.
A notable activity was "The Great Race", where students in small groups were issued with a booklet that took them to numerous key landmarks in the CBD. The students – with some staff supervision –worked in a team and independently as they solved each challenging quest the booklet demanded.
The week also included visits to the Immigration Museum and Eureka Skydeck, to learn about how immigrants came to settle in Australia and its profound impact on Australian history. On the final day of Immersion, all forms came together for the final challenge: to make a concise presentation and a display for Thepassers-by.programwas
a great experience for everyone, as students and teachers alike tried new activities, food and journeys.
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Promoting wellbeing through mindfulness in the Early Learning Centre
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ELC student Walter Huang practicing yoga with Natalie Annetta
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In today’s world of busy schedules and the return to onsite learning and co-curricular commitments, children and families in our Early Learning Centre (ELC) are experiencing the benefits of mindfulness. Our students are active learners in our space, who engage with their peers and the many opportunities our ELC learning environment offers. Our pedagogy in the ELC promotes learning through play, fostering curiosity and wonder for active and authentic learning.
On any given day in the ELC, children are actively exploring their world, both indoors and outside. They test theories, hypothesise, role play, problem solve, negotiate with others in the sandpit, build together in the block space, and demonstrate their thinking as they explore and manipulate different types of materials. Research indicates that children of all ages benefit from mindful practice throughout their busy days. Mindfulness can help promote social and emotional
the ELC explore a range of approaches to provide an environment that supports focus and attention, creativity and emotional management. During mindfulness sessions, our teachers bring the children’s attention to their senses, helping them to focus on the present. It may be a verbal narrative describing how the children are feeling and wrapping their bodies in colour; it may be a feather to touch; a noise we can hear outside; the chimes of a music box; the smell
and sound of rain outside; or a visual
Early Years Learning and Development Framework, which guides all early childhood educational programs, promotes the concept of children developing strong social and
emotional wellbeing. During these important years, children experience being part of a group and begin to understand the roles and responsibilities that foster belonging.
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have developed a series of yoga poses – building on the original sun salutation practice introduced at the beginning of the year – to incorporate areas of interest and discovery. Recently the children have been listening
mindfully to First Nations stories, with many native animals featured. Through these stories, the children and staff have adapted many Australian animal poses into their yoga practice. A firm favourite at the moment is "wombat pose" (similar to child’s pose). Practising yoga regularly has helped the children develop better posture, balance and flexibility.
Parents report that they are also enjoying the benefits of mindfulness at home, being shown yoga poses by their children and sharing breathing routines. The ELC classroom environment is filled with provocations for children to explore their world, to be curious, and to engage with others through play. In this fun, magical and busy environment. The children and staff welcome the benefits that mindful practice brings.
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Our ELC students have shared their mindfulness knowledge and yoga practice with their Year 4 buddies
Naomi Wright Director of Early Learning Centre
Each day, the children participate in mindfulness and meditation activities. Our Rest and Relaxation program, run by Natasha Albert and Natalie Annetta in the Kangaroo Room, specifically focuses on yoga as well as different aspects of mindfulness. There is a strong emphasis on daily yoga practice, which helps children to become aware of their bodies and calm their
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‘Each day we set an intention at the start. I like it when we say “go slow”, it makes me grow’ - James (ELC 4)
also provides an opportunity for the whole community to be involved and to see how the students link the IB “Learner Profile Attributes” (Balanced, Reflective, Risk-Takers, Inquirers, Caring, Communicators, Knowledgeable, Principled, Open Minded and Thinker) to their learning.
It is wonderful to see our young people critically engage with the world around them – something that we strive to facilitate for our students at every stage of their Trinity eventProgrammeBaccalaureateThroughjourney.theInternationalPrimaryYears(IBPYP)ExhibitioninAugust,wesawourYear
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‘It was a great experience to participate in the PYP Exhibition’, Year 6 student Scott said.
students demonstrate their ability to navigate topics of local and global significance using their PYP skillset.
The Exhibition, which is a core component of the IB PYP, gives students agency to undertake an inquiry in their final year of Junior School. Year 6s work in small groups to thoroughly research chosen topics over a series of months
using the frameworks that have characterised their PYP learning journey. They then present their findings to their peers, teachers and families via visual displays on Exhibition Night.
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‘I learnt how to care more about the environment, and I also learnt a lot from this project. I found that the project was inspiring and entertaining for me and I enjoyed linking all of my research back to the central idea.’
Scott and his peers clearly demonstrated all the PYP “Approaches to Learning”, including
Year 6 students present their project findings to their peers
research, communication, selfmanagement, social and thinking skills. When students were questioned about what action they have taken and will take for the future, their detailed answers and descriptions demonstrated a strong understanding of their chosen Theinquiries.PYPExhibition
To this end the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to
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The students were also able to elaborate on the “Lines of Inquiry” and the “Key Concepts” they focused on that enabled their understandings of the “Central Idea” to become understood with deeper and broader conceptual links.
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By learning through inquiry and reflection, each of our students develop knowledge, understanding and skills to become caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Jon Knight Primary Years Programme Coordinator (PYPC)
The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
Year 6 students walk from their classroom to the Peter Crawley Centre for the Arts to set up their Exhibition presentations.
The Year 6 students were very proud of the learning processes they undertook, having been given agency for their learning, in addition to the support they received on their journey from their mentors and staff. Learning showcases such as the PYP Exhibition demonstrate the inspirational learning community that we are at Trinity.
develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
‘When we set out, it was our dream to come to the [F1 in Schools] World Finals,’ Team Hydron Principal Will Johnson (Year 11) said. ‘We can’t believe we’ve done it. It’s not one person, it’s a real team effort.’
Team Principal Will races Hydron's mini compressed-air-powered car at the World Finals in Silverstone, UK
miniature compressed-air-powered cars along a track. They are judged across a range of criteria, from marketing strategies to aerodynamic engineering. Additionally, teams secure their own sponsorship and manage their own budgets, with specific roles for each team
which have come through our involvement have been remarkable,’ commented team member Ben Noonan. ‘Our engineers use the same software that SpaceX uses to test their rockets, and the same computer design program used by Airbus and Boeing. Through this, our car – which is smaller than a shoebox –accelerates seven times faster than gravity. It travels down the 20-metre track in just over one second.’
‘We’ve put in so much work – late nights, staying back at school... getting through to the end was a big challenge but it’s paid off for us. We’re just over the moon!’ Will
Champions aren’t made alone. Through the support of our teachers, sponsors and mentors, plus countless hours of hard work, we made it to the top podium step – a feeling that we’ll remember forever,' concluded Will.
"Team Hydron" wins F1 in Schools World Finals
is a global STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiative. This event brought together 53 teams of the best STEM students from across 25 countries. Students work in teams to design, analyse, manufacture, test and race
Team Hydron were awarded the Best Engineered Car and Fastest Car Award, and were nominated for Project Management, Pit Display, Scrutineering, Sponsorship and Marketing awards. After a challenging three days of
Will and the team, which includes Timothy Crichton and Alexander Liu (both Year 12), and Alastair Murphy, Benjamin Noonan and Andrew Yeang (all Year 11), were crowned the new F1 in Schools World Champions at the World Finals in Silverstone, UK in July.
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competition, being crowned World Champions was a wonderful achievement for the students. As a part of their awards, they were presented with scholarships to study at University College London.
Peter Clinton, the Teacher-in-Charge of the F1 in Schools program, commented how proud the school is of the students’ outstanding dedication, performance and passion for their project, highlighting that they are excellent ambassadors for Australia, Victoria and Trinity, who are the only school to have had three World Champion teams. Team Hydron has been working together for three years to reach the World Finals and were crowned the Australian National Champions in 'World2021.
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Susan Hill Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School
the challenges students faced in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hadyn and
Celebrating our Premier’s VCE Award recipients
received a Study Award for Accounting. James was a Hindley House Vice-Captain, a role he performed with enthusiasm and commitment. He was always willing to mentor and support his peers and younger students, as evidenced by the key production role he played in the House Performing Arts Festival. He was an Outdoor Education leader and Training Team member, and a
Hadyn Tang (OTG 2021)
James’ success is testament to their character and commitment.
James Carlyon (OTG 2021)
The annual Premier’s VCE Awards recognise outstanding achievement in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). It is with great pleasure that we congratulate James Carlyon (OTG 2021) and Hadyn Tang (OTG 2021) who were celebrated at the award ceremony in JamesJuly.
It has been such a pleasure to hear of the Class of 2021’s first year studying, working and making their way in the world. Almost a year out from their final exams, we recently had the opportunity to celebrate some of the academic achievements of our most recent graduates.
Australia’s most decorated students of Hadynmathematics.wasawarded a Tuckwell Scholarship to study at the Australian National University in 2022, where he is now completing a double degree in Mathematics and Advanced Computing.
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currently studying Science at the University of Melbourne with guaranteed entry into a Master of HadynEngineering.received a Study Award for Algorithmics (HESS) as well as a Top All-Round VCE High Achiever Award, which acknowledges students who have achieved Study Scores of 46 or higher in at least five VCE studies. While a student at Trinity, Hadyn was Co-Captain of Academics and a Prefect. He represented Australia at the International Mathematical Olympiad for five consecutive years, starting in Year 8, making him one of
We are very proud of the way our staff and students continue to work together to become the best version of themselves during their time at DespiteTrinity.
We give them our best wishes for their bright futures.
Ryan Bowler Head of Drama
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It was an absolute joy, after the past few years, to have the annual Trinity/Ruyton musical return to the stage for CHICAGO: High School Edition. A slightly modified version of the Broadway classic, the show involved over 90 students in Years 9 to 12 who took on the roles of performers, lighting operators, radio mic technicians, costume dressers, stage managers and front of house
Trinity Grammar School, Kew and Ruyton Girls’ School present
people were able to relish being part of a treasured school calendar event. Apart from being a date on a calendar, the experience for these students – through the rigour and learnings of rehearsals, the messiness of intensive week (where all production elements slowly but surely came together) and the well-deserved audience applause over production week – will live on through lifelong memories and friendships.
Those involved will surely remember this experience of performing and creating theatre with their friends.
CHICAGO: High School Edition
are a lover of books (and saving money) and would like to get involved with the Secondhand Book Sale in December, run by Andrea Bee and Louise Wilkie, providing parents with an opportunity to sell and purchase their sons’ textbooks at the end of the school year.
In May 2023, the Green and Gold Ball Committee is another opportunity for parents to become involved with a parent-led PA event. It is always a wonderful evening and lots of fun is had in the planning of the Classevent.Representatives
In August, the Friends of Rugby committee organised a celebration for the end of the rugby season with well over 180 parents and students in attendance. Throughout the season, year level coordinators volunteered their time to help with the organisation of game days and bond the teams’ families.
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Engaging families in Trinity is an important means to support better learning outcomes for children. When schools, parents and guardians work together a strong community is built.
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The PA (of which every parent is automatically a member) is thankful for the support of the Trinity’s Leadership Team for providing a school climate that conveys to parents that they are welcome, thus creating a culture of working together as a community. Despite the ongoing pandemic, being involved through the PA and its SubCommittees provides many varied opportunities to be part of your child's journey.
In Term 3, Alice Wong (Trinity Friends of Music (TFOM) Convenor), along with her committee, organised a wonderful evening for Jazz Night. Performers and parents were treated to a lucky draw and raffle prizes. Established in 1998, the activities run by TFOM also provide financial support for events, equipment and the purchase of new instruments. TFOM warmly welcomes all parents to their committee, which meets each term.
set up and/or pack down. The Spring Lunch Committee assists with securing a venue and menu selection, as well as theming, organising entertainment and minor Perhapsfundraising.you
plan and carry out social activities for their year level, and provide a conduit of information between, and connection to, the PA and all other parents. The Class Rep role involves organising events and participating in Class Rep meetings once a term. If you would like to join in for 2023,
The cocurricular Sub-Committees include the Trinity Kayaking Supporters, Trinity Friends of Music, Cowey Club (Rowing), Friends of Visual Arts, Friends of Drama, Friends of F1 in Schools, Friends of Snowsports and Friends of Rugby. The PA have welcomed the Trinity Friends of Rugby back to the PA in 2022 as a Sub-Committee.
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Currently, the Convenors for the Founders’ Day Fair (Sean Rooney) and the Spring Luncheon (Louise Burnett), along with their committees, are working hard to deliver events in Term 4. The Founders’ Day Fair Committee provides assistance with planning and general coordinationorganisation,ofstalls,rosters,
Tina Koutrouzas, Jo Sheldrick, Alice Wong, Jamie Ransome, Jan Blazejczak, Mary Leung and Lousie Wilkie at the Trinity Jazz Night
parents; to the ELC Indigenous Educational resources; the purchase of Indigenous Art to support the school's art program; and the Junior School sustainability project to start composting food waste and to replace the worms from the worm farm, which unfortunately perished during lockdowns in 2021. The disbursement of funds raised going back to the boys is an activity whereby staff and Sub-Committees are encouraged to submit applications for funds.
Fundraisingbelow.
Penny Angove (Co-Convenor), Caroline Reynolds (Year 9 Class Rep), Vicki Clark (Co-Convenor) and Lagia Papageorgiou (Year 8 Class Rep) at the Friends of Rugby end of season dinner
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please contact Lisa Williams (Senior School) or Melissa Gallace (Junior School) via the PA email address
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Friends of Snowsports parents with Teacher-In-Charge Tim Bence after the Division 1 Interschools Snowsport Championships at Mount Buller
is not the primary objective of the PA Committee, but the funds raised enable the
Small Funds Projects allocations to enhance the experience at school of the current cohorts. In May 2022, the PA granted funds for the following projects within the school: the TLC Community Support Group to purchase gift cards to supplement the food donated by
All parents and guardians are warmly invited to be part of the PA and its Sub-Committees. Please contact us as we are excited to hear from you.
Trinity Kayaking Supporters Group parent Tony Ladson paddling with Anna Corney (Trinity staff) and students in Essendon
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see the year’s work bring such joy to the wider community.
With around 3,000 jars produced each year, makers work to their own schedule at home or come to group ‘making days’, held each term and organised by Karlee ScottMurphy. Brian Hill remembers how communal preserving connected the group when he joined the group over 15 years ago. Willing fruit choppers, jar washers, stirrers, bottlers and donors all contribute their bit, meaning that whether volunteers are new to preserving or just new to Trinity, everyone is warmly welcomed.
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Fine Foods preparations in full swing for the Founders' Day Fair
Visiting the beautiful stall at the Fair, friends volunteer together to set up, don aprons and chat to the wider community about how Maffra cheese donated by the Rigall family goes perfectly with the Quince Paste made on group preserving days. The beautifully packaged produce is perfect for stocking the holiday pantry, sharing on the Christmas table or as gifts. The Fair is such an exciting day and it is rewarding to
Although my youngest son will have completed exams – signalling an end to my eight years of Fine Foods – I look forward to connecting with new members from families who have just started at Trinity and welcoming them to this group, which has welcomed my lemons and limes with as much enthusiasm as my friendship and organisational capabilities. Why wouldn’t you want to be involved?
Emma Drake
Fine Foods Convenor and mother of Alec Drake (Year 12)
Fine Foods volunteer Karlee Scott-Murphy helps prepare for the 2022 Founders' Day Fair
The group has also sourced ingredients from our volunteers’ farms and gardens, with Annette Dal Sasso’s tomatoes used by Li Tan (amongst others) for her Tomato Kasundi, and Peter Stuart’s citrus turned into a perfect Christmas Marmalade and Glaze.
For those who prefer to preserve at home, such as Sally James (who makes French-inspired jams, Middle Eastern pickles and relishes) and Gabby Quinlan (who has juiced and zested limes for lime cordial, to be made closer to November), there is still strong support with donations of produce and provision of jars and the ubiquitous Find Foods labels.
Trinity Fine Foods is a fabulous, welcoming group of parent volunteers, which has produced preserves for the Founders’ Day Fair in November for over 20 years. Recipes have been passed down the ‘Trinity family’, including Brian Hill’s Tomato Sauce and Megan Bortolussi’s Nanna’s Chocolate Sauce, but are equally inspired by donations of produce. Beautiful, bountiful winter produce from Leon at Leaf in Hawthorn, has inspired many creations, including Sally James’ Blood Orange Marmalade.
Keeping in touch with Fine Foods news, including group preserving days, how to volunteer for the Fine Foods stall in November, and who has been preserving at home, has become easier with the group WhatsApp chat.
85g roughly chopped fresh long red chilli
11/2 cups finely diced onion
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2 tablespoons of salt
This kasundi is delicious with a curry, barbequed vegetables or meat, and even in a ham and cheese toastie. Makes about 1kg.
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11/3 cups light olive oil
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Ingredients:
1 cup finely chopped fresh garlic
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
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OnceReserve.the onion mixture is golden, add the toasted and ground spices along with the wet spice paste. Fry for 5 minutes. Stir to prevent sticking.
second half of roughly chopped ginger and garlic, turmeric and remaining whole cumin seeds, and a splash or two of the malt vinegar, into a food processor and whiz to a paste.
Add remaining vinegar, sugar and salt and mix to combine, then add eggplant and chilli. Stir occasionally and simmer to reduce. Add remaining cup of oil if needed.
Place a large saucepan on lowmoderate heat. Add 1/3rd cup of oil and all diced onions. Fry 15 minutes until soft then add half of the finely chopped ginger and garlic to the onions. Fry, stirring occasionally until golden.
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My passion is history. I taught History for many years and then returned to university to complete qualifications in Archives and Records Management. I have been working in school archives for the past decade and enjoy the opportunity to develop collections, research and share stories.
interesting items I have found so far in the Trinity Archives collection are a First World War soldier’s comfort box; a carved brown jade teapot presented to Trinity by the Yu Xin School in Beijing; and a set of Shakespeare plays awarded as a prize a to student at The Kew High School in 1875.
It is vital that we collect and preserve archival materials to create an accurate and authentic record of life at Trinity. The records, photographs and memorabilia held in the Archives can be used to inform future decisions and share our past with future generations. Our history and heritage are what make us Trinity Grammar School, Kew.
means that every day has a different
Hello, my name is Maureen. I have been a member of the Trinity community for 20 years and from this year I am excited to join Trinity as a member of staff.
The first major project to be undertaken is organising the photograph collection, particularly the class sets. We are very short of class photographs from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Any help in filling the gaps for these decades would be very much appreciated but of course we are always happy to receive any Trinity-related Youitems.can contact the Trinity Archives via email at archives@trinity.vic.edu.au
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Meet Maureen McAuley, our new Archivist
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There is no typical day in the Archives. I might spend mornings accessioning items to add to the collection or trying to identify undated photographs and afternoons with a class searching for information for a project. Responding to research requests from staff and the wider community
We need your help to build our Trinity Archives
Maureen McAuley Archivist
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President’s Report
In preparation for writing my final report for the year, I looked back on my previous updates over the past couple of years and was struck by the pleasant realisation that the Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association (OTGA) and the school community have emerged in great shape out of a very challenging period. Instead of references to lockdowns, cancelled events and disruption, which cast an ever-present shadow over recent reports, our focus is now very much solely on supporting our OTGs in Connecting with each other and the school, in developing their Careers, in contributing to the Community and in remaining active and involved in sporting endeavours through the OTG Clubs. In our recent meetings, I have referred to our activity reverting to a ‘positive type of boring’, but purely from the perspective of an absence of disruption or surprise, as there has certainly been some great activity and exciting initiatives under way.
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I commend all those OTGs who strongly supported these events. The school’s initiative in connecting with our OTGs who have moved overseas, interstate or regionally by holding events outside of Melbourne is a fantastic idea and one that has the full support of the OTGA. We look forward to connecting with OTGs from Brisbane, Geelong and Mornington later in the year.
Recognising the importance of the new tool, we are currently on the lookout for OTGs with experience in journalism, communications and social media to join our committee and help drive the growth of OTGO
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Also during the term, OTGO (Old Trinity Grammarians Online), our new digital alumni platform, was officially launched and is now available for all OTGs to sign up and start connecting. OTGO will help OTGs connect with fellow OTGs, see what they have been up to and stay in touch through a directory
and feed, in addition to providing details of upcoming events and photo boards. It also provides a number of tools to expand OTGs’ professional networks through a business directory, jobs page and mentoring hub. At time of writing, more than 500 OTGs have signed up as registered users, which is a great start to what will become our most important tool for connecting with one
From a Connecting perspective, it is wonderful to have the reunions back, with a number of very successful events held during the term, including the Classes of 2002 and 2012 attending in strong numbers as well as events in London, New York and Sydney, where Adrian Farrer was able to connect with a number of OTGs living overseas. Piers Mitchem (OTG 2002 and OTGA Committee member) joined Principal Adrian Farrer and Director of Community Engagement Lucy Cohen at an OTG dinner in Sydney in August, which was a very entertaining evening.
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Supporting our Old Boys’ career aspirations continues to be a core focus of the OTGA and it is fantastic to see so many OTGs who have established successful careers giving their time and knowledge back to the school. With the launch of OTGO, we now have an effective tool to connect OTGs with job and mentoring opportunities and have
Well done to our winter OTG Clubs, in particular Football, Soccer, Hockey and Waterpolo (Otters), who successfully completed seasons with some great results and strong participation. It was terrific to hear that clubs were able to regroup and reconnect to complete their seasons. We look forward to bringing you more news on our new OTG Art Club (coming soon) and wish our cricketers all the best for their summer season ahead.
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Co-Convenors, Donna Cameron and Carolyn Crouch, welcome members of the Women of Trinity Group to join them on Thursday 24 November at 5.00pm - 7.00pm for an afternoon of fine music, wine and cheese, with a private tour of 'Walsh Street' - the house Robin Boyd designed for his own family in 1957, and his most wellknown work. The cost of the afternoon is $60.00, which includes wine, cheese and the Bookingstour.
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a number of ideas around how we can further support OTGs. We look forward to building this out in 2023.
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From a careers perspective, Trinity’s annual Careers Expo for Year 10s, 11s and 12s was held on 20 July as an in-person event for the first time since 2019. There were 16 OTGs in attendance, who shared their knowledge, background and insights across a number industry sectors. Our thanks go to David Lin (OTG 2017), Rory O’Donohoe (OTG 2010) and Chris Thuring (OTG 2014) who spoke on Medicine; Hamzah Brown (OTG 2014) and Andrew Bell (OTG 1987) who spoke on Engineering; Arthur Nitsopoulos (OTG 2010) and Harry Thompson (OTG 2014) who spoke on Economics; Tom Beasley (OTG 2008) and Nick Bourke (OTG 2005) who spoke on Banking and Finance; Piers Mitchem (OTG 2002) who spoke on Law; Simon Baxter (OTG 1994) and Callum Paisley-Gunn (OTG 2015) who spoke on Science Research; Mark Fletcher (OTG 1999) and Alex Paterson (OTG 2005) who spoke on Property, Real Estate and Construction Management; and Nick Brandon-Jones (OTG 2007) and Will Harris (OTG 2017) who spoke on Psychology, Social Work, Rehab and Medical Imaging. The engagement and enthusiasm of the boys was excellent and the feedback on the speakers was fantastic. We also saw a healthy competitive spirit between the speakers on who attracted the most interest from the boys!
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It has been a challenging season, with a lot of hard games showing we have plenty of things to work on. Now we have worked out these deficiencies, we have a plan on how to rectify these for the next year. There will be a lot of work and planning in the off-season making sure we move back on track for next
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Thirds team come together before their Grand Final
The Old Trinity Otters Water Polo Club has been going from strength to strength in 2022. Led by Captain Sam Bennett (OTG 2019), the team finished the season with five wins, two draws and three losses, ranking fifth out of nine teams in the Victorian Winter State League 3 Competition. The team performed well and has seen strong in-game contributions from a variety of players, many of whom have made significant improvements over the course of the season. Spirits have been high and training attendance has been strong, despite the coldness of Melbourne’s winter.
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One of the major areas the Club has taken under its belt is the role of mental health in both our Men’s
and Women’s groups within the OTGAFC community. We had a night at the clubrooms to discuss mental health run by the VAFAendorsed Tackle Your Feelings program. Rhy and Amber introduced the program to our Committee and leadership groups to highlight mental health, some of the signs to look for and advice on how to help. Nathan Buckley was present as an ambassador of the program and played an integral part in the discussions. We are very thankful for their time and effort. We will take what we have learnt here to hopefully put in place safeguards to prevent challenges arising in the future, but if they do, we have some help available.
So, now it’s on to packing away the footy boots for a few months and enjoying a break. But don’t worry – the pre-season will be here before you know it.
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Tony Mulcahy OTGAFC President
The club is looking forward to the summer competition and new players (OTGs or even current students) are always welcome to join the positive and friendly culture of water polo enthusiasts at the Otters.
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Water Polo
The football season has come to an end, with the great news that our Thirds made it into the Grand Final against Old Xavs.
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thank you to all the Men’s and Women’s players who pulled on the Green and Gold this year. It might not have shown clearly on the ladder, but we have had a successful year and will grow and get better for next year. Also, thank you to all of our coaches, team managers and support staff – your help and hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
Ed Smith (OTG 2017) OTGWPC President
We are incredibly grateful to our coaches Murray Ovens and Tony Briggs for the time and energy they have put into our Saturday teams. We would also like to thank Lucas Morritt, Andy Kim and Bailey Beamish for their management of the Sunday teams, and congratulate them on their seasons. The club would not be able to function the way it does without a supportive community, and we are grateful to the school for the resources that they have given to our club. We are particularly thankful to the Bulleen grounds staff for maintaining the fields to a high standard, and the administrative staff for coordinating our bookings and keeping us connected with the school.
As the winter frost slowly subsides and the city reacquaints itself with the glorious spring sunshine, the OTGCC has been feverishly ramping up its preparations for Season 2022/23. Shadow batting in front of the mirror, obnoxiously shouting "NO RUN" to strangers in the street and spending hours upon hours watching Mitchell Johnson's 2013/14 Ashes highlights on YouTube have formed the basis of a gruelling preseason regime.
Cricket
Soccer
Our 2022 soccer season has come to a close, and although we are sad to see it finished, we are grateful that we have been able to get through a full season without interruptions.
The OTGSC is currently supporting five teams: Senior/Reserves Men (State League 5), and Sunday Thirds/ Fourths/Fifths Men (Metropolitan League). If you are interested in joining one of our teams, or becoming a part of the club in a different capacity, please contact us either via phone 0407 580 045 or email ( jeremyneylon1@gmail.com).
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Chris Braine (OTG 2010) gives the thumbs up after getting through an over without bowling a wide
Hugh Tyson (OTG 2013) is all smiles after a successful day in the field
The Senior Men’s team were unable to gain promotion and finished the season in 7th place. Despite this result, our Seniors proved their ability by winning games against the top sides in our division. The Reserves Men’s team saw a similar season to the Seniors, and finished
Jeremy Neylon (OTG 2013) OTGSC President
This season we again have two teams entered in the MCC Club XI, a 40-over, turf competition convened by the Melbourne Cricket Club with access to some of the best grounds the state has to offer. Our Division 1 team is desperate to bury the demons of years past by making our first Grand Final since the mid-90s (for those playing at home, we have lost 10 consecutive Semi-Finals), while our Division 3 team looks to build upon their solid performance of last season, which ended in a Semi-Final defeat of their own (you wouldn't read about it).
The club has a proud tradition of providing a fun, social and safe environment for cricketers of all abilities to continue their association with the sport beyond their schooling years. Our season is set to commence on the weekend of 22 October with a few pre-season training sessions – including an intra-club T20 and season launch event – scheduled in the weeks beforehand. We are always looking to welcome the next generation of OTGCC stalwarts into the club, and I encourage you to get in touch with me (sebnicolosi15@gmail.com) or anyone else you may know at the club if you think you would like to be a part of the fun and frivolity.
in 6th place. Due to injuries, our squad depth was challenged across the board, and whilst we did not achieve the promotion we were looking for, the players should be proud of their achievements throughout the season.
Our Sunday Metro-Div-8 teams finished in 7th and 10th place, and our Metro-Div-3 team finished in 10th. Whilst the Sunday teams were challenged throughout the season, we congratulate them on their efforts and encourage them to build on these results next season.
Seb Nicolosi (OTG 2012) OTGCC President
Aidan Filshie and Pat Jaffe
Tim Sutcliffe (OTG 1989) who was honoured at the recent Big V Lunch. Tim joined the VAFA in 1992 and umpired 360 games, including a total of 11 grand finals and 14 Representative matches, along with a tour of Ireland, before retiring at the end of 2011.
Aidan Filshie (OTG 2016) and Pat Jaffe (OTG 2016) recently released their debut EP as a duo, Summit. The recording is made up of compositions written by Pat for Aidan as a viola soloist, with Pat also on piano. The EP is available on
Dom Tyson (OTG 2011) and Hugh Tyson (OTG 2013) are enjoying working together on their Golf Apparel venture "Clutch & Co" specialising in performance and golf apparel. They have recently joined forces with our golf team at Trinity (students) to help provide high quality apparel for their upcoming www.clutchandco.com.auseason.
As part of the launch of OTGO (Old Trinity Grammarians Online), we sent out or first digest, The Good News, to our members. This featured a wonderful interview with Simon Brown Greaves (OTG 1975), an organisational psychologist, who provided valuable insights on careers, counselling and the power of Congratulationscommunity.
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and well done to Joe Basser (OTG 2017) on his successful season in the Major League Rugby (MLR), playing as a Forward for Rugby New York.
We recently enjoyed hearing from Chris Coy (OTG 1956). Chris worked at sea for 27 years and moved from Port Stephens to the Gold Coast where he and his wife have been located for the last six years. Chris enjoys time in Broadwater and travelling to Brisbane for Master Mariner dinners. He misses his Melbourne friends, but is happy to sit on the terrace with a gin and
tonic, watching the sun set over the mountains.
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streaming services, or as a CD via Bandcamp Congratulations(patjaffe.bandcamp.com).to
Russell Danby (OTG 1970) has been volunteering as a caseworker with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Russell reflects that it is concerning that families applying for refugee status cannot gain a work permit or Medicare support, particularly in the current job market.
Andrew Alexander (OTG 1964) recently visited the school on behalf his brother David Alexander (OTG 1960) to donate the latest of David's remarkable publications. These books entitled The Camel - Through the Ages document the history of the camel and its relationship with mankind and are an astounding feat of research. We are very grateful to David for this wonderful contribution to the Richard and Elizabeth Tudor Centre for Contemporary Learning library collection.
Simon Vander Sluys (OTG 1987) and friends James Gilbert, Robert Collier, Matt Rosso, Peter Charleston, David Hutchinson and Andrew Bell, who all graduated in 1987, recently enjoyed their annual catch up in Jan Juc on the Great Ocean Road. Although it was smaller numbers this year, they enjoyed spending the time away and each other’s company.
Thanks to Tom Cutler (OTG 2013), who recently returned to Trinity to speak to the Year 11s for their annual Towards Leadership Day.
Liam Furlong (Year 11) with Tom Cutler
Clint Hillas (OTG 1996) and Brent Walsh (OTG 1999) have purchased the Woodside Beach Hotel in Gippsland. The pub has been shut for the past six years, having originally opened in 1849. Both Clint and Brent, alongside a group of investors, have renovated the pub to bring it back to its former glory. The Woodside Beach Hotel launched in July 2022 and will feature some luxury accommodation pods by Christmas. They look forward to welcoming Old Trinity Grammarians who are keen to book a night or two in Gippsland.
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Andrew Alexander with Lucy Cohen
Mike Moreira with Anthony Scott
Thank you to Anthony Scott (OTG 2013), who called into Trinity to kindly donate his Western Bulldogs #28 guernsey to the school. His jumper will be proudly displayed in the Peter McIntyre Gym for the enjoyment of our students and members of the Trinity community.
Robert Collier, Andrew Bell, Peter Charlston, Simon Vander Sluys and Matt Rosso
Brent Walsh and Clint Hillas
Sydney gathering at Restaurant Hubert
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Class of 2012 10-Year Reunion
Class of 2002 20-Year Reunion
We were joined by 70 Old Trinity Grammarians, staff and former staff, including Bob Hillman and Sue Clarke who travelled from Mount Gambier. It was great to see Rick Tudor, Simon Le Plastrier, Rohan Brown and current Head of Year 11 Mike Moreira catch up with the cohort. Unfortunately, 2012 School Captain, Duncan Moore (OTG 2012), was overseas at the time so our thanks to Seb Nicolosi (President OTGCC and OTG 2012) who spoke on the night!
Walls (OTG1968), Ed Candy (OTG 1961), Geoff Walls (OTG 1962), Guy Outen (OTG 1978) and Adrian Farrer
Reunions
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Nathan Lee (OTG 2012), Rick Tudor (Headmaster 1999-2013) and Louis O'Connor (OTG
With just over 60 in attendance, the Class of 2002 were pleased to get together. Our thanks go to David Constantinou (OTGA representative and OTG 2002) who contacted many of the cohort. It was terrific to see David Mansour (OTG 1971), Jon Carnegie (OTG 1983), Doris Nigro, Al Nicolson (OTG 1993), Noel Stevens, Rohan Brown, Simon Le Plastrier and Rick Tudor in attendance. 2002 School Captain, Piers Mitchem (OTGA representative and OTG 2002) gave his thoughtful reflections.
Brisbane and surrounds Monday 24 October 6.00pm for 6.30pm for a two course meal and refreshments
Blackbird Restaurant, Brisbane
2013 10 Year ReunionFriday 4 August6.30pm - 8.30pm
The Epicurean, Red Hill Geelong and surrounds Friday 4 November 12.30pm – 2.30pm for a two course lunch and 3.30pmand/orrefreshments–5.00pm for canapes and refreshments
2023 Gold Mitre Lunch Wednesday 29 March11.30am - 2.30pm
1983 40 Year ReunionThursday 4 May6.30pm - 8.30pm
2023 REUNIONS
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The Sawyer’s Arms, Newtown (Geelong)
held in both London and New York, hosted by Principal Adrian Farrer. James Hopkins (OTG 2001) hosted the group at his London Cocktail Club venue before heading off to dinner. In New York, Sam Ross (OTG 2000) hosted the group at his Temple Bar. Thanks especially to James and Sam for their hospitality in making the arrangements to host our Old Trinity Grammarians!
1993 30 Year ReunionFriday 17 March6.30pm - 8.30pm
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Principal Adrian Farrer and Director of Community Engagement Lucy Cohen were joined by OTGA representative Piers Mitchem (OTG 2012) to host a Sydney gathering in August. This event was held at Restaurant Hubert in Sydney (thanks to Anton Forte (OTG 2001) where our guests enjoyed the wonderful menu on offer. Our thanks go to all those who attended for the predinner drinks and/or for the dining
To view photos from these reunions visit www.otgonline.net
2003 20 Year ReunionThursday 17 August6.30pm - 8.30pm
Mornington and surrounds Friday 28 October 12.30pm - 2.00pm for a two course lunch with refreshments
The 1972 year level are planning a get together later in October 2022 and Gary Adler (OTG 1972) has a working party who will be getting in contact with each member of the Class of 1972. If you are yet to hear from the organising party, please reach out to otg@trinity.vic.edu.au and we will pass your details on to Gary.
2018 5 Year Reunion Wednesday 8 March6.00pm - 8.00pm
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The Gallery of Achievement recognises the accomplishments of individuals, provides role models for current and future students of Trinity and their families, fosters a sense of continuity and connection within the Trinity community, and builds respect for difference and
New inductees to the Gallery of Achievement
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Typically,members.the Gallery welcomes new inductees regularly, however, after a five-year hiatus due to COVID-19, we are excited to welcome new members on 4 October.
The Gallery hangs in the corridors of the Peter Crawley Centre for the Arts in Charles Street, Kew, and provides a wonderful opportunity for our students and visitors to the school to celebrate the achievements of the
It is a special honour to be inducted into the Gallery of Achievement and a celebration from the school of the success of many of our past students.
includes members from the fields of academia, business, law, the arts, defence services, sport, medicine and services to Trinity, amongst others.
The Trinity Grammar School, Kew Gallery of Achievement was established to acknowledge the achievements of our Old Trinity Grammarians in their pursuits after finishing their schooling.
Allen Evans (OTG 1966) passed away in June 2022, aged 73. All of Allen's education was at Trinity, from kindergarten through to matriculation. He also went through
Patricia Wong-Yap, a former, long-time instrumental music staff member at Trinity, passed away after a long battle with cancer in June at her home, surrounded by her husband, Travis, and family. Trish taught at Trinity for 18 years from 1997 to 2015 and was the third Suzuki violin teacher at Trinity, helping to create the foundation of the program. Senior School students will remember her accompanying on piano each week as she was not only a violinist, but also a skilled pianist. Staff remember her as the most glamourous teacher at Trinity having impeccable style, full of life and good cheer. If you had a chance to chat with Ms Wong-Yap on any given day, you left with your spirits enriched. She simply made your day better.
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Chris Dobney (OTG 1972) loved his Trinity education, where he enjoyed being part of the school’s theatre productions, and graduated as Dux of Humanities. After school, Chris studied at Monash University, where he formed a touring theatre group and was a student activist before attending drama school in the UK. He returned to Australia where he swapped acting for journalism, working in key roles in Australia’s LGBTQIA+ media, City Search and the Sydney Morning Herald, before moving to northern New South Wales to run a bed and breakfast.
Simon Charles Williams (OTG 1971) passed away in July 2022 after a sudden illness. He was a member of Merritt House and a keen cricketer and footballer, representing Trinity in AGSV Firsts teams and later, in OTG competitions. He was Dux of Humanities in 1971. Upon leaving Trinity, Simon studied at The University of Melbourne, and then commenced a long career as a teacher. His specialty subject, expertise and passion was Indonesian Language and Culture. He commenced his career at Mildura High School, followed by The Mac. Robertson Girls’ High School, and finally with the Australian Defence Force School of Languages at Point Cook.
For several years, Simon filled much of his non-teaching time as a radio presenter at 96.5 Inner FM.
from Cubs to Scouts to Seniors to Rovers in Trinity's own 2nd Kew Scout Group. After leaving school, he studied Veterinary Science at The University of Melbourne and had a successful career as a vet, while also enjoying his passion for overseas travel, travelling to over 80 different countries.
In Memoriam
We were saddened to learn of the passing of the following members of the Trinity community. On behalf of the school and the Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association, we offer our condolences to their families and friends. Our thanks go to those who have submitted articles for publication.
His show on Saturday mornings featured an eclectic range of music from his vast personal collection. His knowledge of all forms of music was immense and reflected another lifelong passion. Simon was very popular with his family, friends and colleagues as attested by the attendance and glowing tributes at his memorial service. He is sorely missed.
What has your career path looked like so far?
How does advocacy play a role in your work?
Tell us about your time at Trinity.
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The opportunity to work on products that people use every day. Technology continues to change the economy and our lives in fundamental ways, and it is amazing to be at the forefront of that. I also love the global nature of our business. I work with people around the world every day who always bring their unique perspective and context.
I lead projects for the Disability Alliance at Google, to educate and advocate for the needs of staff, customers and users with a disability. Google is in a unique position as our products (such as Voice Assistants, Live Captioning and Maps) can make a huge difference to someone living with a disability.
I spent my most formative years at Trinity, so the TGS community is important to me and I am always proud when I see students or OTGs achieving great things.
I really enjoyed the diversity of activities available at Trinity and was involved in sport, music and leadership opportunities. Highlights included the Outdoor Leaders Program, a rugby tour to the UK and organising three colloquium dinners during Year 12. When I look back at my school and university days, I am glad I was involved in extracurricular activities – once you get older you have less time to spare, so make the most of it!
I work on Google’s news products, which involves bringing new products to market, commercial negotiations, and relationship management with News and Media Companies. I also work with the government and regulators to explain how Google’s products work and how they impact the news industry and users. Google’s
I’m still close to many of my classmates and whenever I am in Melbourne I fill in for The Pirates, a basketball team that spun out of our TGS thirds basketball team. 18 years on we’re still playing together!
What does it mean to you to be a part of the TGS community today?
It took me a while to work out what I wanted to do: I completed three internships during university in Accounting, Banking and Consulting. I landed on Management Consulting, where I acquired the skills and industry exposure I needed to secure a strategy role in Google’s advertising Ibusiness.movedto Sydney for the role at Google and have really enjoyed it –going for a surf before work is pretty Currently,special!
Tom Curtis (OTG 2004)
What do you love most about your job?
Tom at Google in Sydney
business is global and very complex, which means I am always learning.
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