Secondary School

Neurodiversiy Week

Week 8 marks Trinity College's inaugural Neurodiversiy Week and we have a series of wonderful activities planned. 

(Tuesday 18 March)

Mastering you Mind: Harnessing your strengths as a neurodivergent student

In this interactive and dynamic session, Lyndsay Darwent-Hunt (Psychologist) and Ms Calegari will work with students (in Years 9-11) to answer the question: ‘what does it mean to be a neurodivergent teen?’

Focusing on:

• Emotional regulation
• Addressing disorganisation
• Managing distraction
• Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
• Understanding accommodations  
• How to ask for and accept help

Please note: Places are strictly limited. This session is best aimed for Year 9 students who enjoy participating in discussions and listening to their peers in a workshop style. Students who prefer movement and tactile activities may prefer our Friday session.

(Thursday 20 March)

PINC: 'Celebrating Neurodiversity Week'

At this event, we will welcome Natalee Blakemore, Director and Mental Health Occupational Therapist at Diversum Health Group, who will enlighten guests about fostering positive relationships in neurodivergent households, and explain how allied health services can help families.

This is a FREE adult-focused presentation for parents/guardians only (no students on this occasion).

(Friday 21 March)

Celebrating Differences: Harnessing your strengths as a neurodivergent student

In these interactive workshop sessions, students will engage with a number of dynamic presenters to build connection, confidence and a shared understanding of what it means to be neurodivergent.

These sessions will focus on:

• Emotional regulation
• Mindfulness and breathwork
• Managing distraction
• Fidgeting and movement
• Understanding accommodations
• How to ask for and accept help

Please note: This session is best aimed for Year 9 students who prefer movement and tactile activities. Those who enjoy participating in discussions and listening to their peers in a workshop style may prefer our Tuesday session. Places limited.

PLUS...

Throughout the week, we have a range of lunchtime activities for students in Years 4-12. We looking forward to an amazing week!

Contact

Ms Natalee Calegari (calegari.natalee@trinity.wa.edu.au).

Learning Support Teacher

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