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
 

Pink Sock Day is back for 2021.

Over the years, several Trinity families have been impacted by breast cancer and many of them would say that a breast cancer diagnosis really does change your life, often in ways you wouldn’t expect. The impact can be felt right through your family, your friends and the wider community. 

By supporting the Trinity College Pink Sock Day, not only are you helping us to increase awareness and raise funds for this important cause but you are also showing your support for all those Trinity families who have felt the impact of breast cancer.

To read more or to show your support click here.

Next Friday evening, the Junior School Music Night will take place. This is the first time we have had a dedicated Music Night for the Junior School, as in the past the evening has been shared with the Middle School. There will be both large and small groups performing on the evening, which will involve most of the boys in the Junior School.

This morning, Year 6 Green led the Junior School in Mass. As always it was a lovely and prayerful celebration, also, I wish to thank all the parents who attended.

Well done to Luca Sorci (Year 6), Mackenzie Theobald (Year 6) and Koby Ashford (Year 7) who all played in Bunbury over the long weekend, representing the WA State Hockey team.

As part of our Christian Service Outreach, the Year 6 classes visited The Shopfront last week.

The Shopfront acts as a referral to visitors who maybe experiencing difficulties dealing with problems in life, such as accommodation, budgeting, depression, hunger, loneliness, addictions and violence.

The boys gained an insight into how The Shopfront operates and how the volunteers are making a difference to those in need.

On Monday there was no school because it was the long weekend to celebrate WA Day. On Tuesday the week had finally started and the Year 4 choir started out by practising for the Junior School Music Night which is coming up next week. On Wednesday the Year 5s and 6s did sport training in the morning, we managed to avoid the rain. On Thursday all classes did class sport, so we think every boy enjoyed it. On Friday we started the day off with Mass and then enjoyed Assembly to end the week.  Many boys from the Junior School were representing Trinity College in the Cross-country Carnival, this year held at Wesley.   

Tyson Cass and Zavier Leone. 

Trinity College art students and Indigenous students recently had the opportunity to work with world-renowned Indigenous artist, Loretta Egan. 

As the Artist-in-Residence, Loretta worked with Ms Basilio’s art classes (Years 7 – 12) and the Indigenous students to create a magnificent mural which will later be displayed in Carrigg Court. 

With the additional help of ‘Aunty’ Beverley (also an Indigenous artist), this art project provided a unique learning opportunity and a way for Indigenous students to engage and connect with their Indigenous culture.

On Wednesday, students in Year 9 attended a special panel discussion, hosted by the Prefects from Trinity and Mercedes College on the topic of Respectful Relationships and Consent. 

The panel discussion complemented the work students have been doing this term as part of the Becoming Men program with the overarching theme of educating men, empowering women, and continues the build up to two significant events later on this term – the Year 9 Social at Mercedes, and the annual mother-and-son dinner at Optus Stadium -  A Night to Shine.

Trinity College would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Prefects of both colleges for giving up their time in such a thought-provoking and mature manner to give our Year 9 students genuine insight into what it means to establish, foster and grow respectful relationships.

ACADEMIC PILLAR

Becoming Men Talk

On Wednesday a handful of Mercedes and Trinity Prefects had an open panel discussion with the Year 9 Trinity students about respectful and healthy relationships, as well as issues related to consent. The first half of the discussion was answering questions that were already prepared, such as 'what are the characteristics of a respectful relationship?', and the second half involved opening the floor up for the Year 9 students to ask the panellists questions they had about relationships and consent. 

The session was very successful, with plenty of insightful knowledge and opinions being shared by the Prefects, and a positive response from the Year 9 students, with very mature and respectful questions being asked from them. 

Thanks to our special guests from Mercedes for assisting with this successful initiative, and hopefully it can continue in the years to come to benefit the our Becoming Men program.

- Josh Kirkaldy

Congratulations to Year 9 student, Marcus Cassidy on recently being selected to represent WA in the AFL 15s State team. 

State representation is an honour and often represents a significant stepping stone in the ultimate achievement of senior and national selection.  Well done Marcus!!

Continuing the tradition of catching up while the Year 9 Trinity College and Mercedes College students are having their social, Year 9 parents and carers and invited to the Grosvenor Hotel while the young ones ballroom dance the night away.

Date: Tuesday, 22 June
Time: 6:00 pm until just before 9:00 pm
Venue: Grosvenor Hotel (cnr Hay and Hill Streets, Perth)
RSVP: Via Trinity College Year 9 Facebook page or SMS to parents Melanie or Karen. RSVPs not essential, but are helpful so the hotel can organise sufficient staff - drinks and food simply available from the bar.   
Queries: Melanie Day - 0419 190 850 (Trinity College) / Karen Felsner - 0419 474 389 (Mercedes College) 

Please note this is not an official Trinity College event.