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From the Parents’ Association
In order for us to thrive as a community, the importance of navigating safely through 2021 cannot be understated. The Parents’ Association (PA) will focus on the wellbeing of our community and, when possible, provide opportunities for person-to-person gatherings. We recognise that in 2020 virtual platforms created their own type of fatigue; however, they provided opportunity for involvement for those who could not attend in person. Therefore, this year, the PA will endeavour to provide both in person and online meeting platforms.
On 8 March, we celebrated International Women’s Day with over 70 Trinity women at an event which included a panel discussion. It was a great evening and we hope to hold it again in 2022. Key to the success of future events is to stay agile and flexible in our arrangements.
The PA connects our community and we also participate in fundraising. In 2020, we adapted to the changing situation: the Trinity Secondhand Uniform Shop offered some unique uniform swap days and we did not take a commission at the Secondhand Textbook Sale in December. The Trinity Blankets we commissioned with the wool dyed to match our school tie colours were a great success; they raised approximately $11,000 which was donated to the TGS Care Fund.
It is with gratitude that I acknowledge all the volunteers within the Trinity parent and guardian community for their work in 2020, especially since so much was achieved despite our circumstances. In particular, we thank the Trinity Secondhand Uniform Shop volunteers; the TGS Community Support Group, who provided over 200 meal items to the school for distribution to those in need of some TLC; and the volunteers at the Secondhand Textbook Sale.
If you are looking to join existing groups or create new ones, the PA’s sub-committees support special interest, co-curricular and key community events, thereby giving parents and guardians a variety of forums to volunteer in diverse ways. For example, in 2019, some parents from the Trinity Friends of F1 in Schools group accompanied the team to the 2019 World Finals in Abu Dhabi (where the Trinity team came 4th in the world!). In Term 2, this group will hold an information night run by its convenor, David Palfreeman. The Cowey Club, which supports our rowers, does a marvellous job, and the Trinity Kayaking Supporters (TKS) volunteers are also invaluable in their help with this co-curricular activity.
All volunteers from our community, in whichever capacity, are warmly welcomed and received with immense gratitude by the PA. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to get involved
pa@trinity.vic.edu.au
I hope that you and your families stay safe and thrive through 2021– we look forward to meeting with you all soon.
The Trinity Kayaking Supporters
The Cowey Club Friends of F1 in Schools
Heidi Pfeffer
