Principal's Message

Pink Sock Day

As part of our scheduled PSA fixture against Wesley College this week, Trinity College will host our annual ‘Pink Sock Day’ in support of the McGrath Foundation. This special event will see our respective College First Teams wearing pink socks, and special pink team uniforms, for their particular fixtures at Waterford this Saturday morning. Just prior to the commencement of each game, the boys will present a flower to an inspirational woman in their lives, symbolic of the love and respect they have for all women in their life. The various coaches, managers, and even the College Principal will also sport bright pink shirts in support of the day, while many other visuals, ground markings and other events will add more colour to highlight the significance of the day.

Pink is symbolic of respect for women; of raising awareness of women’s health; and of demonstrating a commitment to women’s welfare and safety. Following on from our International Women’s Day Breakfast, our recent Mother’s Day Mass, our various presentations on issues such as Consent and Respect, and the consistent focus on such issues within our various Formation Programs, our Pink Sock Day is yet another reminder to all of our young men to be mindful of such matters. Most importantly, it is an overt demonstration to our boys about the importance of being respectful of all women, in all contexts, at all times. Always a rather timely reminder!

Through Pink Sock Day, the College looks to support women’s health, focussing on our mothers and all the women who continually encourage and nurture us through school, work and life in general. It also presents another one of those important ‘teachable moments’, whereby we can discuss and encourage our young men to demonstrate a greater awareness and appreciation towards women's health and welfare matters. In a practical sense, 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. This is a very special cause that I know has affected many families within our own College community.

This will be our tenth annual celebration of our Trinity Pink Sock Day and it continues the wonderful legacy created by former Head Prefect, Lochie Taylor (Class of 2016). In addition to the funds raised through the boys wearing their pink socks, other fundraising activities will be organised and various raffles will also be held throughout the College and at our Waterford Playing Fields. We respectfully ask all family and friends to continue to generously support this wonderful initiative and assist the College in reaching our goal in providing much needed funds to the McGrath Foundation and in raising awareness and expectations amongst our boys. Donations can be made below.

We look forward to a focus on pink and all things related this weekend. Together we can make a difference! 

Live Jesus in our hearts

Mr Darren O’Neill

Principal