Student Spotlight

Orlando Martino Da Fonseca

We’re thrilled to celebrate Year 9 student Orlando, who recently represented Australia at the Asia Pacific Sprint Canoe Championships in Komatsu, Japan - an incredible achievement at just 15 years old and one of the youngest athletes on the national team.

Orlando returned home with an impressive medal haul, making the podium in every event he competed in:

•  Gold in the U16 Men’s K2 500

•  Gold in the U16 Men’s K4 500m

•  Silver in the Men’s K1 500m

•  Bronze in the 200m Mixed Mega Relay

Competing at an international level has not only tested Orlando’s athletic ability but also shaped him as a young man - building resilience, teamwork, and national pride.

This milestone reflects the TC Spirit of excellence and perseverance. We’re also proud to acknowledge the dedication Orlando shows in balancing his academic commitments with elite-level training, and we thank our Trinity staff who continue to support students in achieving their goals both in and out of the classroom.

Congratulations, Orlando! The Trinity community is behind you all the way.

Alexander Hugo

Congratulations to Alexander Hugo, who recently helped his team, the Eastern Phantoms (U15) win the WA Junior League State Championships at Empire Ballpark during the Easter break. Alexander and his teammates will now travel to Lismore, NSW to represent Western Australia in the 2025 Australian Junior League Championships, running from 28 May to 1 June.

We’re incredibly proud of Alexander’s sporting achievements and his commitment to balancing schoolwork with high-level competition. Best of luck at Nationals - we’ll be cheering you on!

Samuel Quarmby

Year 12 student Samuel Quarmby has taken on an extraordinary challenge last week - a 700km bike ride over 5 days across the Kimberley, from Broome to Kununurra, in support of the Kyle Andrews Foundation. This five-day journey was more than just a physical test. The Foundation supports children living with serious or life-threatening illnesses by providing joyful experiences like holiday camps and homes - offering vital moments of respite for families during difficult times.

For Samuel, this cause is deeply personal. His brother, a former Trinity student, sadly passed away in 2020 after being diagnosed with sarcoma. This was Samuel’s second time participating in the ride, driven by a strong sense of purpose, remembrance, and connection.

Samuel said it was "a tough and effort filled journey fulfilled with purpose and achievement once we finished."

We’re proud of Samuel for embodying the TC Spirit through courage, service, and compassion.

To donate, head to bit.ly/4dfyVTG

Samuel is also participating in this year’s World’s Greatest Shave to continue making a difference - show your support here bit.ly/3Hg7op7

Declan O’Brien

Alongside fellow Year 12 student Samuel Quarmby, Declan O’Brien recently completed a gruelling 700km bike ride from Broome to Kununurra as part of the Kyle Andrews Foundation Ride. A five-day journey through the Kimberley in support of children with serious or life-threatening illnesses.

“It was a hard but very rewarding adventure.” Declan reflected.

What makes this journey even more powerful is that both Declan and Samuel chose to take it on themselves - stepping up with their own initiative to support a cause close to their hearts, push their limits, and grow as young men of character.

We are incredibly proud of these students. Not just for their physical endurance, but for the brotherhood, compassion, and leadership they displayed along the way. This ride wasn’t just about kilometres travelled; it was about standing for something bigger than themselves.

It’s moments like these that remind us of what the TC Spirit is truly about: young men striving to better themselves, support their mates, and contribute meaningfully to the world around them.

To donate and show support, head to bit.ly/4dfyVTG

Banjo Morris-Luck 

It’s been a massive season on the water for Year 11 rower Banjo Morris-Luck - one filled with grit, glory, and back-to-back national achievements. After racing for Trinity’s 1st VIII in the Head of the River, Banjo headed straight to Lake Barrington in Tasmania for the Australian Rowing Championships, representing ANA Rowing Club and competing in multiple events each day. His outstanding results included:

• 9th in the U17 Single Scull

• 4th in the U17 Double (with Jeremy Flavel from Swan River)

• Bronze in the U17 Quad (with Jeremy and two Tasmanian teammates)

Just a few weeks later, he returned to the national stage at the Pathways Regatta in Penrith, where he helped secure another bronze medal with the WA Pathways A VIII crew.

With a work ethic that speaks volumes and results that match, Banjo continues to make Trinity proud - on and off the water.