From the Principal I wonder how many people reading this remember the
Trinity offers a particular choice amidst a very dense
Choose Your Own Adventure books that rose to popularity
market for independent schools, let alone schools in
in the 1980s and 1990s. It was a nifty idea, giving the
general. This edition of The Trinity Grammarian reflects a
reader agency, and meant that the book lived a few lives
busy, involved and broad community. There is lots to do,
and had a spray of possibilities. I distinctly remember
and there are many pathways available for Trinity people
trying to outplay the author, finding the quickest way to
to find or flex their passions. All of this is done within a
a conclusion at times, or the longest at others. I was not
framework of a values education. Character is important.
always successful…
The way that we act and interact is important. The things that we emphasise and that we support are important.
Life’s more challenging moments for adults include some of the major decisions with which we are faced. For many,
During Term 2, amongst the maelstrom of our first
marriages, mortgages and having children all rank as
‘approximately normal’ term in my time at Trinity, a number
significant, as well as choosing the right car, it seems.
of our senior students embraced our conversation
Some spend a lot of time choosing a car. Somewhere
regarding a contemporary interpretation of our motto,
amongst these is the education of our (society’s) children
Viriliter Agite. For a long time in our history Act Manfully
and the situation which has increasingly become common
was the accepted translation, and it undoubtedly has
– that of a child’s role in the choice of their school being
been held up over time as an ideal for our young people
amplified. Melbourne claims education as a key part of the
to strive to meet. An equally valid translation, according
fabric of our community. It is well understood that Victoria
to history as well as the Latin Department here at TGS,
boasts a significant number of independent schools to
is Act Courageously. Long a stated value of our school,
complement the Catholic and state school settings.
courage is an asset to all young people as they negotiate
For families, there is a lot to consider, and it is notable
their way through contemporary society, and particularly
that our families tell us repeatedly that it is our values that
one somewhat addled by the reach of the pandemic of
matter the most.
late. Courage takes many forms and, applied well, enables individuals and organisations genuine agency and choice.
Standing together at Trinity's Pride Round First XVIII match against Mentone Grammar
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