Secondary School

Becoming Men 

Father - Son Walk

Before the sun was up, our students and their dads gathered for the Becoming Men Father-Son Walk, a morning of reflection, connection, and shared experiences.

Starting in the Sports Centre, we walked over the new Boorloo Bridge, taking time to sit, chat, and discuss life. Damon Hansen-Knarhoi, father of Old Boy Jack Hansen-Knarhoi ('24), shared his wisdom on fatherhood, highlighting the importance of "less doing – more being" as a way to support children while letting them navigate life’s lessons. As parents, it’s natural to want to step in, fix things, or tell our children how to feel or act—but sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is simply be there. Being present, listening, and offering quiet guidance - not by doing anything, but by creating a space where our children feel supported, heard, and understood.

Back at school, over a delicious breakfast (served by some of our amazing helpers), Jack spoke about the strength of his relationship with his dad - not built on grand gestures, but on the small, everyday moments that matter most. 

A truly special morning for our Trinity families. 

Year 11 GRIP Leadership Conference

The GRIP Leadership conference was a fun and informative experience. Throughout the day, we learnt about ways we can become improved leaders in our school community. Sessions ran all day such as Making Our School a Great Place for Others, Time Management, Responsibilities of a Student Leader, Creating School Events, Creative Ideas, Being a Leader for Others, and Tackling Something that Feels Impossible. I learnt all about how to be a leader for others so that as many people as possible could benefit. 

My favourite session was Creating School Events as I can use what I learnt about appeal, fun, participation, meaning and self, benefit to create more events at school. The GRIP Leadership team were friendly and knowledgeable while also leaving time for group games and fun break times. I loved the conference and will definitely take my new learnt knowledge with me throughout the year.

By Brendan Carrabba (11.5)

The GRIP Student Leadership Conference I felt was an invaluable experience for our Year 11 cohort, bringing together like-minded students eager to develop their leadership skills. Throughout the day, we explored what it truly means to be a student leader and how we can better support our college community.

One of the key concepts we discussed was Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and its relevance to schools. The model highlights that for us students to reach our full potential, we must first have their basic needs met. The model starts with having a safe and supportive environment. From there, we need to feel respected, have a sense of belonging, and experience success in order to reach our full potential. Without these foundational elements, it becomes significantly harder for us students to achieve our best.

Beyond the main sessions, we had the opportunity to choose elective workshops. I attended Creating Events That Everybody Can Connect To and Tackling Something at Our School That Feels Impossible. In the first workshop, we explored how to design more inclusive events by ensuring there are multiple ways for students to engage. The workshop identified five key roles that cater to different personalities and interests:

• Leaders – those who take charge of the event.

• Helpers – those who assist with setup and logistics.

• Spotlight People – those who enjoy being the face of the event.

• The Crowd – those who support through presence and encouragement.

• Supporters – those who contribute behind the scenes, whether through promotion, donations, or preparation.

By offering these varied roles, we can create events with roles that resonate with more students, increasing participation and creating a stronger sense of community.

Overall, the conference provided valuable insights and practical strategies that we can bring back to our school to create a more inclusive and supportive environment.

By Thibault Martin (11.6)

Year 7 Becoming Brothers’ Orientation Camp

Camp Kelly, Dwellingup | Term 1 Week 5

All students in Year 7 will be attending the ‘Becoming Brothers’ Orientation Camp at Camp Kelly, Dwellingup in Week 5 of this term. The camp runs from Monday, 24 February to Friday, 28 February 2025. The Pastoral Care Groups will attend the camp in a staggered process, each homeroom attending for three days and two nights.

Semester 2, 2024 - Report Data

Student Work Attributes (SWA) & Attribute Point Average (APA)

The Trinity College Spirit Ambitions identify excellence as guiding our mission as a school community and call on us to “Inspire excellence amongst students to reach their full potential.” A true spirit of excellence involves a commitment to doing and giving our best despite adversity- developing grit, determination and resilience. Boys thrive when expectations are clear, consistent and challenging.

Student Work Attributes (SWA) identify those skills and personal habits that all students should seek to develop as they strive for their own personal excellence because they encompass the attitudes, behaviours, and skills that contribute to personal growth and success. These attributes and a descriptor of each level of achievement are found below and on the last page of the attached Student Report.

1. Application

2. Independent Learning

3. Self-Management

4. Home Studies

5. Cooperative Behaviour

Year 12 Ball - Order Buttonholes/Corsages Early

A message from the Ball Committee

Year 12 families are strongly advised to order any floral buttonholes and/or corsages for the Year 12 Ball (Thursday 24 April) as early as possible, due to florists being under significant pressure with orders and floral arrangements for ANZAC Day (Friday 25 April). 

Many families have heard from a number of florists that they are already inundated with orders, and that earlier is better when thinking about buttonholes and/or corsages. 

The advice received from some contacts in the florist industry is that even if you do not know exactly what you require for the Year 12 Ball (flower, colour, etc), most florists have a 'first-come-first-served' list and will put your name down as a number in a line. Closer to the date, you can let them know what particular florals you are looking for.