Welcome to Country

Smoking Ceremony

On Wednesday morning, a traditional Welcome to Country was conducted on the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan to officially welcome 2026.

Performed by Whadjuk Ballardong Noongar Dylan Shillito, students from our First Nations program and their families, alongside Trinity College staff and senior students, came together to take part in the traditional smoking ceremony.

Kimberley Hamlet (’29) stepped up to perform didge alongside Dylan and it was a great way to traditionally begin the school year.

Callum Walley

First Nations Education Co-Coordinator

College Parking

“I'M LATE, I'M LATE FOR A VERY IMPORTANT DATE” SO PARKING RULES DON’T APPLY TO ME! (Adapted from Alice in Wonderland)

When families join the College community, they immediately assume a ‘shared stewardship’ for the well-being of all within our College. This reality is best described in terms of: “All of our kids are all of our kids.” As such, the safety of every child attending Trinity must always be our first priority. Rather than waiting for an issue which puts the safety of our students at risk, all drivers are reminded of their social obligation to exhibit safe, courteous and respectful driver behaviour to uphold student wellbeing. Thank you to those many families who do exhibit these positive behaviours on a consistent basis.

As an inner-city school, the reality is that our College campus is located near busy roads, and the tight College footprint means there is limited parking on site or nearby.

Unfortunately, there have been a few cases of drivers ignoring clearly signed street parking regulations; parking in or across driveways/pedestrian crossings; parking on the verge of roads and onto footpaths, in designated bus areas, ACROD or Staff Only bays.

When reminded of responsibilities as drivers, some attempt to legitimise actions under the pretence of being “in a rush and I will only be parking for a minute”; similarly, some adopt an attitude of “I know and understand the rules, but they only apply to others because adherence to them doesn’t suit me at the moment”. Such behaviour is definitely not good modelling for our children. It sends a message that road safety rules only apply if they suit the individual and that personal convenience trumps child safety – surely not mindsets that we want to foster in our impressionable young people.

Please be assured that the College continues to work proactively with the City of Perth to enhance the safe movement of traffic around our campus. Additionally, we continue to emphasise the importance of safe driving and appropriate parking for our Year 12 students, who, if they elect to drive to school, must park ‘off-campus’.

Furthermore, the College does its best to anticipate large-scale events and special occasions that would see increased demand for on-site parking; on these occasions, the College arranges parking at Gloucester Park. It is worth noting that these bookings are dependent on venue availability, and that they are paid arrangements that do not come cheaply. When the College communicates in advance with families about any special parking and puts out signage directing drivers to Gloucester Park, we respectfully ask for these instructions to be followed.

We have two major traffic pressure points:

Sailani Avenue - Sailani Avenue presents issues during afternoon pick up each day. Please do not park in the ‘No Standing’ safety zone designated by the orange cones as this restricts the flow of all traffic along Sailani Avenue. Whilst the commencement of PSA sports training, and the greater adoption of students using public transportation as the term continues will help mitigate this issue, the following suggestions will collectively help improve the current situation.

Park a short distance away from the front gates and arrange for your son to walk, or walk to the gates yourself for the younger children.
Arrange for a pick up time which is slightly after the congestion immediately after the final school bell. For Year 7 to 12 students, it may make things easier to ask your son to attend to books/lockers and other business for a few minutes and then arrange for a 3.15/3.30pm pick up.
Encourage older students to utilise public transportation or cycle to school.

Main College Entry – In order to enhance traffic flow and ensure student safety, please adhere to the following. Drivers:

Must not leave their cars whilst in the ‘Kiss & Drive’ area
While heading into and using the Kiss & Drive must keep as far to the left as possible and bunch up as much as possible to assist traffic flow
Must NOT stop on pedestrian crossings (same rules as on public roads!)
Must have their children enter their cars on the LEFT HAND SIDE ONLY when in the Kiss & Drive area OR if picking children up between the Main Gate and the roundabout with the Celtic cross.

Comprehensive information about public transport routes can be found on the TC website.

As a community centred in Christ, we need to continue to think of creative ways to alleviate some of the congestion by ‘being part of the solution not the problem’ and not leaving it to someone else to solve. I wish to affirm and to thank the majority of parents who continue to place safety first and conduct themselves in an exemplary manner.

Brendan Chapman

Vice Principal

Uniform Shop Term 1 Hours

Tuesday

7.30am - 3.15pm

Friday

7.30am - 1.30pm

TCPC Tuition Fee Lottery

Tickets on sale!

All current families are invited to participate in the 2026 TCPC Tuition Fee Lottery*! For just $50.00 per ticket, you could win one of three tuition fee credits. Proceeds will be used to enhance buildings, grounds and programs at Trinity College, benefitting all students.

*Terms and Conditions apply.

Class of 2026 Ball - Donations Welcomed

"A Night in New York" | Bright Lights, Big Dreams

Thursday, 17 April 2026 | Gibney Hall

The Class of 2026 is pleased to announce the Ball theme for this year is "A Night in New York".

The Ball Committee would like to put a call out to the entire TC community for their support. To make the event a success, the committee is seeking the following items:

Safari animals (think, the movie 'Madagascar'); any size soft/wood/resin
Monkeys, birds, squirrels
Small-to-medium bird cages; also, decorative
Artificial flowers; grass; hanging greenery; plants
Garden benches
Garden arbour (minimum height: 1.5m)
Paper lanterns - green/sandy colour
Large cardboard boxes
LED lights; any size
Bunnings vouchers
Double sided tape
Cable ties
Full soft drink bottles (1L & 2L): Sprite, Solo, and Coke

All donations can be dropped off at Student Services for collection.

Financial contributions

Direct financial donations can be made via the TC Online Store (under 'Fundraising & Donations').

Any and all donations are gratefully received. Thank you in advance for your generosity, and for displaying such #TCSpirit.

Thank you in advance,

2026 Ball Committee

Enrolments

Upcoming Enrolment Interviews 2028

We will soon be commencing enrolment interviews for Year 4, Year 6 and Year 7 entry for 2028. Families with siblings currently at the College, as well as those who may know someone interested in joining our community, are encouraged to submit an online application as soon as possible. Places are limited, and early submission will help avoid disappointment.

2027 Scholarship Applications Now Open

We are pleased to announce that scholarship applications for 2027 are now open on the College website. Scholarships are available to both new applicants and current students, offering opportunities for those who demonstrate excellence across a range of areas.

Families are encouraged to review the scholarship categories and application requirements online to ensure all documentation is submitted correctly.

Applications close on 27 February 2026.

Late applications cannot be accepted, so we strongly recommend submitting early.

Open Day & College Tours

We are excited to announce that our Open Day on 18 March is now fully booked. Thank you to all families for your strong interest in attending.

If you were unable to secure a place, we encourage you to contact Brooke Hornbuckle at registrar@trinity.wa.edu.au to be added to our cancellation list. Should any places become available, we will notify families in the order enquiries are received. We look forward to welcoming you to the College soon.

Upcoming College Tours

Group Tours - Wednesday, 6 May
Junior School Open Day - Wednesday, 29 July
Group Tours - Wednesday, 4 November

Brooke Hornbuckle

Registrar

Social Media Restriction Legislation

From 10 December 2025, new Australian Government legislation will require social media platforms to prevent users under the age of 16 from creating or maintaining accounts. This significant reform, introduced under the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024, is designed to enhance the safety and wellbeing of young people online.

The Act aims to strengthen online safety and reduce exposure to online risks, including cyberbullying, grooming, and the pressures of social media engagement. The eSafety Commissioner will regulate compliance and has developed a suite of resources for educators, parents, and young people to assist with the transition.

At a minimum, the government has confirmed the following platforms will be included under the new restrictions:

TikTok
Instagram
Facebook
Snapchat
X (formerly Twitter)
Reddit

Other social media platforms may also be subject to these requirements, depending on their features and intended use.

What the New Law Means

Social media platforms must take reasonable steps to block or deactivate accounts held by users under 16 years of age
The legislation applies to age-restricted platforms; those primarily designed for social interaction and user-generated content.
The responsibility for enforcement lies with the platforms, not with users, families, or schools.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the eSafety Commissioner have issued guidance to support compliance, data handling, and privacy requirements.

Reporting Online Abuse

Students and families are encouraged to report cyberbullying or harmful online behaviour through the appropriate channels:

Report to the school, and
Report directly to the social media platform involved

If the matter is serious and not adequately resolved, it can be escalated to the eSafety Commissioner for further action. Incidents involving the non-consensual sharing (or threats to share) nude or sexual images are classified as image-based abuse. If such material is used for coercion or blackmail, it may constitute sexual extortion (sextortion). Guidance on responding to these incidents can be found in the Toolkit for Schools: Responding to Image-Based Abuse.

Resources for Families

Families are encouraged to explore the following free resources provided by the eSafety Commissioner:

General Flyer: Social Media Age Restrictions – What You Need to Know
Parent/Carer Get Ready Guide
Student/Carer Get Ready Guide
Free eSafety webinars in November and December (Register for a Webinar)

Further information and FAQs are available at eSafety Social Media Age Restrictions.

Other useful resources:

Practical Steps to Take Before the Change:

Exchange contact details: Encourage children to share phone numbers rather than social media handles.
Save important content: Back up photos, videos, and posts before account changes take effect.
Review account settings: Export data and ensure backups are enabled.
Shift online habits: Begin reducing time spent on social media and use messaging apps instead.
Stay connected: Set up group chats or friend lists through non-social media platforms.
Model healthy digital habits: Talk as a family about the benefits of stepping back from social media and connecting face-to-face or through other means.

At Trinity College, we strongly support these changes as a positive step toward protecting young people online. We encourage families to discuss healthy digital habits and balanced online engagement. While this transition may present some challenges, we believe it will ultimately empower our students to manage their online presence responsibly and foster meaningful, real-world connections beyond social media.

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