Pink Sock Day - a legacy that educates boys and supports others
As part of our scheduled PSA fixture against Aquinas College tomorrow morning, Trinity College will host Pink Sock Day in support of the McGrath Foundation. This special event will see our respective College First Teams wearing pink socks for their respective sporting fixture. Just prior to the commencement of each game, the boys will be given an opportunity to present a flower to an inspirational woman in their lives. The various coaches, managers and a rather ‘sheepish Principal’ will also be sporting bright pink shirts on the day. Pink is symbolic of respect for women, of awareness of women’s health and of a commitment to women's welfare. Following on from our International Women’s Day Breakfast, our Mother's Day Mass and more recently, our various presentations on consent, it is a most appropriate way to ask our young men to show such respect.
Through Pink Sock Day, the College looks to support women’s health, focussing on our mothers and all the women who continually encourage us through school, work and life in general. It also presents an important teachable moment, whereby we can discuss and encourage our young men to demonstrate a greater awareness and appreciation towards women's health and welfare. Importantly, the day allows us to raise important funds in assisting the McGrath Foundation in their important work to place Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia.
The celebration of our Trinity Pink Sock Day continues the wonderful legacy left and created by former Head Prefect, Lochie Taylor (Class of 2016).
In addition to the money raised through the boys wearing their pink socks, other fundraising activities have been organised for the day. We respectfully ask all family and friends to continue to generously support this wonderful initiative and assist the College in reaching our goal.
Together we can make a difference!
Live Jesus in our hearts
Mr. Darren O’Neill
Principal