Junior School

Emotional Literacy

As we move into the second half of Term 1, it is wonderful to see how all boys have adjusted to the routines and new school year. There is such a wonderful vibe within the Junior School, which comes from a strong sense of belonging and safety.

It is normal for boys to feel the weight of new routines, changing friendships, and the anticipation of upcoming events. For our new Year 4 students, the excitement of starting at Trinity may now be giving way to the reality of navigating a new environment, new expectations, and new social dynamics. Our Year 5 boys have settled into their new classroom, and new friendships are being developed. Whilst our Year 6 boys prepare for the upcoming camp and the nervousness and uncertainty which comes with being away from home for two nights.

The Resilience Project highlights Emotional Literacy as one of the key pillars of wellbeing. Emotional literacy is the ability to recognise, understand, and express emotions in healthy ways, and it plays a foundational role in helping boys manage challenges, build strong relationships, and develop resilience. The emphasis on building Emotional Literacy helps students better understand their feelings and the feelings of others, supporting stronger connections and improved wellbeing.

From experience we know that boys who often struggle to articulate their emotions sometimes default to behaviour rather than language. When boys lack the vocabulary or confidence to express how they feel, we see frustration, withdrawal, or conflict, especially during times of vulnerability.

Across the Junior School, and at home we want to continue to prioritise modelling health Emotional Literacy to further embed this in your son’s vocabulary.

As staff and parents, we are encouraged to model emotional language and normalise vulnerability. It is important to reinforce that emotions are signals, not problems. Through doing this consistently, we help boys build lifelong habits that allow boys to identify, label, and express their emotions to help them deal with the highs and lows of life.

For further information and support at home, The Resilience Project Family Hub has some useful resources - https://theresilienceproject.com.au/family-hub-4/  

God Bless,

Mr James McPherson

Head of Junior School

Clean Up Australia Day

Last Friday, 27 February, our Junior School students proudly took part in Clean Up Australia Day, demonstrating initiative, teamwork and care for both our College and the wider community.

Working together in their class groups, students were allocated specific areas of the school grounds and surrounding community to clean. They collected an impressive 27 buckets of rubbish.

Following the clean-up, our TCEC boys conducted a waste audit to analyse what had been collected. They discovered that more than half of the rubbish could have been recycled, which was a powerful reminder of the importance of using the correct bins and making thoughtful choices each day.

Well done, boys, for taking responsibility and making a difference. Every small action truly does count!

Sphero Club

The Junior School boys have been buzzing with enthusiasm in Sphero Club this week as they explored our brand‑new set of Spheros. Their challenge was to use block coding to program their Sphero to travel exactly two metres—using only three attempts!

This task encouraged precision, problem‑solving, and plenty of thoughtful trial‑and‑error. The boys approached the challenge with determination, celebrating each improvement along the way.

It has been fantastic to see their confidence grow as they refine their coding skills and discover just what their new Spheros are capable of.

Miss Vanessa Balla

Year 4 Green Teacher

International Women’s Day

On Tuesday, 10 March, the College will celebrate International Women’s Day. This provides a chance for our boys to reflect on the impact that female role models have on their lives. As educators in an all-boys setting, we continue to promote and highlight the need for healthy, respectful relationships between males and females.

Throughout the week, your son will learn of the importance of International Women’s Day and learn their role in continuing to promote dignity and respect for all.  

We are asking the boys in the Junior School to wear an item of pink and bring in a gold coin donation which will be donated to a chosen charity. 

Year 6 Camp Briefing

A reminder for all Year 6 parents that the Year 6 camp briefing will be held on Monday, 23 March at 4.00pm in the 6 White Classroom.  

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