Secondary School
Dave Kramer
Respectful Relationships Visit
This week, Trinity College was visited by Dave Kramer, behavioural scientist, educator, and passionate advocate for ending domestic and family violence. During his two days with us, Dave continued our students’ Respectful Relationships education by running three separate workshops.
Having spoken with tens of thousands of young men all over Australia (as well as thousands of fathers across multiple workforces), Dave hears all too often about the harmful unwritten rules of being a man in modern society, the need to fit in, and the feeling of being stuck in survival. Navigating this pressure is harder than ever because young people today are facing unique challenges that the adults they look up to never had to face. The online world holds a powerful grip on their lives, and without open conversation, disrespect quickly thrives.
On Wednesday night, The Conversation about Modern Manhood was an interactive workshop involving our Year 10 students and their fathers, guardians and/or male mentors, exploring what it means to be a man in the modern world.
On Thursday, our Year 11 and Year 12 students took part in two separate workshops examining respect, the restrictive norms of masculinity, and recognising what safe intervention looks like.
In each of these workshops, Dave encouraged those present to think seriously about the role they play in shaping relationships, friendships, sporting teams, schools, and communities. Respect is not just about avoiding harmful behaviour; it is about actively choosing kindness, accountability, empathy, and courage – all virtues which students are taught about extensively during their time at TC. Dave's story was powerful, confronting, and ultimately hopeful, because it reminded us that every one of us can take small steps that make a big difference.
Class of 2027 - TCPC Legacy Graduation Pavers
On Sale Now
The Class of 2027 (current Year 11s) is invited to be part of the TC Parent Council’s ‘Legacy Graduation Paver’ Fundraiser!
This fundraiser was first launched last year by the TCPC, and saw recent Graduating Classes invited to purchase a paver in the initial run. Now, it's time for the Class of 2027 to get involved. For only $100 per paver, you can leave your mark on the Trinity College grounds, all while raising funds to support the TCPC’s efforts to enhance the buildings, grounds and programs at the school – for all students.
Important information
Sales close: 3.00pm, Thursday 24 September
This is the only opportunity for the Class of 2027 to purchase a paver; if you miss the cut-off, you miss out!
- The purchase of a Legacy Graduation Paver is not a tax-deductible donation.
- The pavers will be laid on the walkway outside the Sports Centre/pool area at TC’s East Perth campus. (Laid) pavers from previous Graduating Year Levels can be viewed at this location.
The production of the pavers is being managed by the TC Parent Council, not the TC Uniform Shop. Please direct all paver queries to tcparentcouncil@gmail.com
How to purchase
Year 11 families (and students) have been sent additional information and the purchasing link directly; please check your SEQTA emails for more information.