Principal's Message

Welcome to Term 2

I would like to welcome back all students and their families to Term 2 – a long and very busy term that amongst the normal busy rhythm of daily lessons will also see excursions, retreat days, camps, music performance nights, a College production, sport, dance lessons, carnivals, NAPLAN testing and important examinations for our secondary students. 

The gradual relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions means that ’Trinity College life’ may be slowly returning as the term and year unfolds. I am sure that this will be welcomed by all within our community. While careful consideration of health protocols and School Operational Guidelines will need to be maintained, the likelihood of increased opportunities for our boys is most heartening.

It was very pleasing to see the way the boys presented in their winter uniform from the first day of term. As a College, we seek to instil in our boys a personal pride and responsibility in the way they conduct and present themselves and display a commitment to their school. Essentially, uniform and presentation standards reflect a commitment to being part of our College community. It is less about the rules and more about committing to a set of expectations and behaviours agreed to at enrolment and then confirmed every day while attending school. Such expectations do not change and nor should the commitment to uphold them. Commitment is a learned behaviour that positively influences all aspects of life. It is hoped that such an obvious display of commitment at the start of this term is maintained throughout the remainder of the year. 

May I also take this opportunity to thank the many parents who availed themselves of the opportunity to meet and talk with their son’s respective teachers at the recent Parent Teacher Student Interviews (PTSI). Such occasions allow for meaningful and constructive conversations about student progress and highlight the importance of open and positive family/College relationships. The staff were certainly kept busy across all days. 

It was particularly pleasing to hear that many such conversations centred around the Personal Excellence Attributes (PEA) and the associated PEA Matrix that accompanied the recent Student Interim Reports. The PEA seek to reflect student application and their attitude to learning and will prompt students to genuinely reflect and purposefully analyse their own approach to academic success. Striving for their personal best should be the aim of every student and fully appreciating what is required to improve in terms of work habits and application will be very helpful in this regard. The College will be tracking the associated Attribute Point Average (APA) data, and the Grade Point Average (GPA) data, for each student as they journey through the school. 

Further opportunities for Parent Teacher Student Interviews are scheduled for later in the year. As always, parents are reminded that they are most welcome to contact College staff at any time to discuss their son’s progress. 

Live Jesus in our hearts.