Congratulations to the Class of 2018

Our 2018 VCE High Achievers with Headmaster, Phil De Young, and Chair of School Council, John Gillam.

Trinity is proud of the achievements of all members of the Class of 2018. These young men contributed to the life of the School over many years, and in a variety of ways. In his speech congratulating these boys, Headmaster Phil De Young noted the significant level of their involvement when he said: ‘The VCE results of the Class of 2018 are only a snapshot of these boys’ time at Trinity, and while ATAR scores are important, they are by no means the only measure by which we should judge a Trinity boy at the end of his time with us.’

On these pages, we especially celebrate the success of those boys who achieved at the highest levels in their VCE. The accomplishments of these students extend not only to dedication and prowess in their academic endeavours, but also to their deep commitment to so many aspects of School life. They were School leaders; involved in sports teams, music and dramatic productions; outdoor education and mentoring programs; St Paul’s choristers; they were artists; debaters; and writers for The Mitre. Like all the boys in the Class of 2018, they took ownership of their School, and they enriched its offerings through their participation.

School Council Prize for Dux of the School

Nathan Savundra-Shepherd - ATAR of 99.85

Nathan commenced his Trinity education in 2011 in Year 5. He is a talented athlete, accomplished public speaker and an exceptional scholar. In his time at Trinity he was a keen debater, an avid supporter of the School’s outreach program, and also heavily involved in the School’s crossage mentoring program. Nathan received Triple School Colours in recognition of his breadth of involvement across the cocurricular program.

In 2016, Nathan was accepted into the prestigious Monash Scholars Program. In 2018, he was appointed School Captain, and in recognition of his academic achievements, he was awarded the Prize for Economics, the Prize for Global Politics, the Prize for Legal Studies, and the Trinity Grammar School Business Manager’s Prize for Dux of Commerce.

Tertiary Destinations

All of our 2018 graduates who applied through VTAC received a first round offer for their chosen tertiary course.

The University of Melbourne (31%) and Monash University (29%) continue to be the destinations of choice for Trinity graduates. Many students were also offered places at Deakin University (14%), RMIT (12%) and Swinburne (8%).

The most popular courses were in the fields of Management and Commerce (29%), Society and Culture (24%), and Natural and Physical Sciences (15%). Trinity students are encouraged and supported to pursue their passions and interests, which is demonstrated by the diverse range of courses for which they applied and received offers – from Marine Science at James Cook University in Cairns to Engineering at Oxford University in the UK.

Student Satisfaction Survey

Each year, Trinity, via the Year 12 Exit Survey run by Independent Schools Victoria (ISV), asks graduating Year 12 students about their school experience. The survey covers a range of domains, including the academic program, teaching quality, and pastoral care. Results are compared to previous outcomes for Trinity, and to current levels for other independent schools.

It is pleasing to note that in 2018, Year 12 student responses indicated a higher level of student satisfaction in every domain, when measured against the benchmark of other ISV schools. The students’ levels of satisfaction were also higher than those of the Trinity cohort in 2016 and 2017.

Trinity performed very well in the ‘Overall Satisfaction’ domain, and students also expressed approval of the School’s Academic Program, Teaching Quality, Learning Outcomes, and Resources.