MRC Camp 2025

Fun, Friendship & Memories

From Wednesday 5th to Friday 7th November, MRC students set off for the annual school camp, three days filled with laughter, teamwork, and unforgettable experiences.

Throughout the camp, students took part in a range of exciting activities. There were plenty of smiles and strikes at Zone Bowling, some friendly competition at Glowing Rooms mini golf, and lots of laughs during video games sessions. A trip to Rebound was another highlight, where students bounced, flipped, and faced off in thrilling rounds of Dodgeball.

The fun continued into the evenings. On the first night, everyone joined in for a competitive game of Music Bingo, which brought out some hidden singing talent (and plenty of laughs!). The next night, things slowed down with a movie night, giving everyone a chance to relax and unwind.

Of course, the best part of camp for many was gathering around the campfire, toasting marshmallows, and enjoying delicious s’mores while chatting and sharing stories under the stars.

A huge thank you goes to our amazing Year 10 Peer Mentors, who helped cook meals, supported younger students, and played a big role in building friendships across the group. Their leadership, kindness, and teamwork truly made the camp special.

The 2025 MRC Camp was a wonderful experience full of fun, laughter, and connection. A perfect way to celebrate the end of the year together!

Uniform Shop

Week 6

The uniform shop is open every day for new student appointments.

Week 7

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

7.30am - 3.30pm

Friday, 28 November 2025

7.30am - 1.30pm

(Last day of trade, the shop will close this day until 2026)

Social Media Restriction Legislation

From 10 December 2025, new Australian Government legislation will require social media platforms to prevent users under the age of 16 from creating or maintaining accounts. This significant reform, introduced under the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024, is designed to enhance the safety and wellbeing of young people online.

The Act aims to strengthen online safety and reduce exposure to online risks, including cyberbullying, grooming, and the pressures of social media engagement. The eSafety Commissioner will regulate compliance and has developed a suite of resources for educators, parents, and young people to assist with the transition.

At a minimum, the government has confirmed the following platforms will be included under the new restrictions:

TikTok
Instagram
Facebook
Snapchat
X (formerly Twitter)
Reddit

Other social media platforms may also be subject to these requirements, depending on their features and intended use.

What the New Law Means

Social media platforms must take reasonable steps to block or deactivate accounts held by users under 16 years of age
The legislation applies to age-restricted platforms; those primarily designed for social interaction and user-generated content.
The responsibility for enforcement lies with the platforms, not with users, families, or schools.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the eSafety Commissioner have issued guidance to support compliance, data handling, and privacy requirements.

Reporting Online Abuse

Students and families are encouraged to report cyberbullying or harmful online behaviour through the appropriate channels:

Report to the school, and
Report directly to the social media platform involved

If the matter is serious and not adequately resolved, it can be escalated to the eSafety Commissioner for further action. Incidents involving the non-consensual sharing (or threats to share) nude or sexual images are classified as image-based abuse. If such material is used for coercion or blackmail, it may constitute sexual extortion (sextortion). Guidance on responding to these incidents can be found in the Toolkit for Schools: Responding to Image-Based Abuse.

Resources for Families

Families are encouraged to explore the following free resources provided by the eSafety Commissioner:

General Flyer: Social Media Age Restrictions – What You Need to Know
Parent/Carer Get Ready Guide
Student/Carer Get Ready Guide
Free eSafety webinars in November and December (Register for a Webinar)

Further information and FAQs are available at eSafety Social Media Age Restrictions.

Other useful resources:

Practical Steps to Take Before the Change:

Exchange contact details: Encourage children to share phone numbers rather than social media handles.
Save important content: Back up photos, videos, and posts before account changes take effect.
Review account settings: Export data and ensure backups are enabled.
Shift online habits: Begin reducing time spent on social media and use messaging apps instead.
Stay connected: Set up group chats or friend lists through non-social media platforms.
Model healthy digital habits: Talk as a family about the benefits of stepping back from social media and connecting face-to-face or through other means.

At Trinity College, we strongly support these changes as a positive step toward protecting young people online. We encourage families to discuss healthy digital habits and balanced online engagement. While this transition may present some challenges, we believe it will ultimately empower our students to manage their online presence responsibly and foster meaningful, real-world connections beyond social media.

Mix 94.5 Masters Milk Carton Regatta

Last chance | Event Day: Saturday, 22 November

Trinity College is involved in the upcoming Mix 94.5 Masters Milk Carton Regatta. As a result, we are calling on our amazing community to donate as many 600ml Masters milk cartons as possible. Every empty carton donated helps!

How You Can Help:

Rinse and dry your empty 600ml Masters milk cartons
Leave them at Trinity reception
Share the word far and wide!

Classes of '25 and '26 | TCPC Legacy Graduation Pavers on sale

Last chance | Sales Close Friday, 21 November

The Graduating Classes of 2025 - 2026 (inclusive) are invited to be part of the TCPC ‘Legacy Graduation Paver’ Fundraiser!

For only $100 per paver (excluding admin fee), 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. Sales will close on Friday, 21 November.

Please watch our YouTube video for more information. Pavers can be purchased through the button below.

Open Day 2026

We warmly invite future families of the College to register for Open Day 2026! This event promises to be an exciting opportunity to explore our vibrant campus, meet our dedicated staff, and discover the diverse programs we offer. Join us for these informative sessions with a chance to connect with other prospective families. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the unique experiences that await your family at our College!

Future Students - Dates for the Diary

Thursday, 20 November - Junior School Orientation Day (information to follow)

Enrolment Fees

In seeking to fulfil a ‘Spirit of Stewardship’ in effectively managing school resources, the College continually examines all aspects of fees, funding, charges and expenses. In such a large school this is an ongoing challenge. As part of this ongoing analysis, comparisons to like schools are also considered. After many years of no adjustment, the College has decided to adjust the Enrolment Fees for incoming students.

The Enrolment Fees for students where the fee is paid on or after 1 January 2026 will change as follows:

From 1 January 2026 the Enrolment Fee will increase to $3,000. This will include TOBA Membership. For students currently at the College and those who have paid the Enrolment Fee prior to 1 January 2026, the TOBA Membership fee has been and will continue to be charged in Year 12.
There will no longer be a sibling discount applied to the Enrolment Fee, i.e. the Enrolment Fee for all students (including siblings) will be $3,000.

As previously stated, the College is making these adjustments subsequent to a comparison with other similar schools and after consideration of the impact on parents. It should be noted that the College’s Enrolment Fees for a first child enrolled, and siblings is considerably lower than most PSA schools.

Parents of children currently at the College who want to pay the current Enrolment Fee for siblings at the current fee (for siblings) of $1,315 will need to complete the enrolment form and pay the required fee before the end of this year. Parents wanting to do this should email the College’s Registrar registrar@ trinity.wa.edu.au requesting the Enrolment Form.

The offer of enrolling siblings in this manner is subject to a successful interview process after payment of the Enrolment Fee. As such, the College reserves the right to reject the application and refund the fee should it be considered that the student is best not enrolled at the College.

Mr Geoff Searle

Business Manager

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