Secondary School
Browne's Dairy Visit
This week, our Business Management and Enterprise (BME) students had the privilege of visiting Browne's Dairy, Western Australia’s oldest and most established dairy producer. The excursion offered students an invaluable opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world business practices, particularly in relation to global expansion and strategic growth - key focus areas within their course.
During the visit, students were fortunate to engage with Chief Executive Officer, Ms Natalie Sarich-Dayton, who delivered an insightful presentation on Browne's Dairy’s continued growth and its emerging presence within global markets. Ms Sarich-Dayton’s discussion highlighted the strategic considerations required to expand a local brand while maintaining its heritage, quality, and community connection.
Students also met with Farmer Damian, who shared his expertise on dairy farming operations and the broader importance of the agricultural industry to Western Australia’s economy. His presentation provided students with a comprehensive understanding of the integral role primary producers play in sustaining both local industry and food security.
This excursion offered a valuable and engaging learning experience, allowing students to deepen their understanding of business operations, strategy, and sustainability within one of Western Australia’s most respected organisations.
Melinda Italiano
Head of Humanities and Social Sciences
A Great Start!
This week marked the start of the opening rounds of the WADL Schools Debating Competition 2026 with our Novice and Junior teams enjoying their first wins of the season.
The Trinity College Novice Team, comprising completely of first timers Archie Turner (7.8), Cristian Zampatti (7.8) and Nolan Morch (7.1) took on Guildford Grammar 1, debating as the Affirmative on the topic: This house would lower the voting age in Australia to 16. Despite limited experience with debating in this format, the boys threw themselves wholeheartedly into researching and preparing for this debate; attending workshops and meetings to hone their skills and were rewarded with a win on the night! Both teams presented thoughtful and engaging points and spoke very clearly and confidently, but the Trinity boys demonstrated presence under the pressure and banded together to support each other with rebuttals and ideas on the night. A great effort and well done to the Novice Team!
Later that evening, the Trinity College Junior Team took on Mercedes College’s Team 2, debating in the Affirmative on the topic: This house believes that countries with poor human rights records should not be allowed to host major sporting events (eg. The Olympics, FIFA etc). Experienced debaters Dexter Pereira (10.5), Spencer Hathrill (10.2) and Fred Brockett (10.1) presented some solid arguments against a polished Negative side, but some thoughtful rebuttals throughout finally convinced the adjudicator to give the boys the win by one point!
Well done to both teams for their preparation and performance on the night and we look forward to more over the coming weeks!
Next Debates:
Junior Team 1 (Year 9's) | 26th March, Thursday | Mt Lawley SHS | 6:15pm
Novice Team 1, Junior Team 2 (Year 10's), Senior Team 1 | 1st April, Wednesday | Perth Modern School | 5.15pm, 6.15pm, 7.15pm
Su-fen Chung
Debating Coordinator
Geography Field Work excursion to Kings Park
Year 11 ATAR
Year 11 ATAR Geography students recently completed a fieldwork excursion to Kings Park, where they investigated bushfire as a natural hazard within one of Perth’s most significant urban bushlands. The excursion supported key syllabus requirements by allowing students to apply geographical inquiry skills in a real‑world environment.
During the visit, students conducted field surveys to assess fuel loads, soil moisture levels, tree canopy cover, and the density and structure of plant communities, including both native species and weeds. Using established field techniques, students collected primary data and analysed results through tables, graphs, annotated field sketches and comparative site analysis to identify spatial patterns and assess the impacts of fire on biodiversity.
Students also examined the causes, characteristics and composition of bushfires and evaluated the management strategies used at Kings Park. This included analysing how bushfire risk reduction is balanced with the sustainable conservation of native ecosystems. The excursion strengthened students’ data analysis skills and directly supported preparation for Geography assessment tasks.
David Borrello
HaSS Teacher
Sustain our Swan
Year 7
Inspired by Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’, the Year 7s played their role in sustaining and understanding our environment as part of the Sustain Our Swan incursion. Guided by the call to care for our common home, they learned how small, practical actions like reducing waste, protecting local habitats, and respecting the Swan River ecosystem reflect our responsibility as stewards of creation. Through hands‑on learning and reflection, our students discovered how faith and action come together to nurture a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable community.
Pia van Straalen
Director of Christian Services
Holiday Revision Programs
Mock Trials
On Monday evening, three mock trial teams made up of year 10 students represented the College in round 1 of the WA Law Society’s Mock Trial competition in the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
All three teams performed admirably in their first ever experience of conducting a mock trial. Two teams defended an accused person alleged to have assaulted an e-scooter rider who was riding home from university on a footpath. The third team acted as the prosecuting team trying to prove the accused’s guilt. All teams were required to deliver opening and closing statements, present evidence supporting their case as well as test the evidence of the other side. Congratulations to the team TC Lawyers who won their trial against Shenton College. The other two teams, TC Law and Order and TC Blue Bloods, were narrowly defeated by two experienced year 12 teams from Shenton College and Ashdale College.
The quality of the trials was outstanding, as was the hard work and commitment put in by the boys in preparing for the trials. I am incredibly proud of their efforts.
I would like to thank Ms Sonia Scordo for assisting with the final after school practice session held on Friday of Week 7, as well as Mrs Melinda Italiano and Miss Tamzen Paine for assisting with supervision on the night. Thanks also to the parents who attended in the public gallery to watch the proceedings.
We look forward now to receiving the round 2 case materials in week 10 and preparing for a trial in early term 2.
Laptop Insurance (CPLP and BYOD)
Please note that laptops purchased through the College Provided Laptop Program (CPLP), as well as BYOD laptops, are not covered by the College’s insurance for loss or theft, whether the device is at the College or elsewhere.
Personal property, including laptops and mobile phones, is not covered under the College’s insurance policies.
For this reason, it is strongly recommended that families add laptops and mobile devices to their home contents insurance to ensure appropriate cover for loss, theft, or damage.
Mr Geoff Searle
Business Manager