Junior School

I am incredibly proud of our students and our community. Coming to work each day and having the privilege to nurture and guide our young people is a genuine pleasure. The way our students are growing - not only academically but socially and personally - is a reflection of the strong partnership we share with families and the values we hold as a school.

I would also like to acknowledge and thank our parents for the increasingly proactive way you are engaging with our staff and leadership team. Your willingness to communicate openly, respectfully, and positively to work through questions or challenges is greatly valued. It is through this shared commitment to partnership that we achieve the very best outcomes for our students.

Supporting responsible technology use at home

As technology continues to play an increasing role in our children’s lives, we remain committed to supporting students to develop healthy, responsible habits both at school and at home. Through our GO Time lessons, we explicitly teach students about safe and respectful online behaviour, the importance of digital footprints, and how their choices online can have lasting impacts  - because what we say and do online stays.

This work is closely aligned with our focus on developing upstanders, not bystanders  - students who make positive choices, stand up for what is right, and contribute to safe and respectful environments both online and offline.

At home, families play a vital role in reinforcing these messages. We encourage a balanced approach to technology use, ensuring children have opportunities for face-to-face social interaction, outdoor play, creativity, and rest. Excessive screen time can impact wellbeing, and it is important that children understand the difference between positive engagement and inappropriate or unsafe use.

Simple strategies such as setting clear boundaries, monitoring online activity, and having regular conversations about respectful online communication can make a significant difference. Together, we can guide our children to become thoughtful, responsible digital citizens who understand that their online actions reflect who they are.

Celebrating positive social norms and Student Leadership

It has been wonderful to witness the positive and respectful ways our students are interacting with one another each day. A simple “good morning” is now often met with a confident and enthusiastic “Good morning -  how are you?”, reflecting the strong social norms we are nurturing across the Junior School. These small but meaningful exchanges are helping to build a culture of kindness, confidence, and connection.

These behaviours strongly reflect our Triangle of Focus:

• Regulation - students arriving ready to engage, calm and focused
• Readiness - being organised and prepared to learn
• Connection - building positive relationships with peers and teachers

It is pleasing to see how consistently students are demonstrating these foundations in their daily interactions.

Our Student Ambassadors have officially begun their work, and I am incredibly proud of the leadership they are already demonstrating. Each portfolio is taking shape, with students embracing opportunities to make a meaningful impact within our school community.

The Art Competition has now commenced, led by our Creative and Performing Arts Captains and Ambassadors. This initiative not only provides a valuable opportunity for students to express themselves creatively but also showcases the initiative and leadership of our student leaders in fostering engagement and participation across the school.

Our Environment and Sustainability Ambassadors have been active on the school grounds, promoting proactive ways to care for and protect our environment. Their efforts are a strong reminder that stewardship begins with everyday actions.

Additionally, our Service and Community group has begun sharing ideas to ensure that a spirit of service remains visible and embedded across our school. Their work is grounded in bringing to life our four core values of Faith, Inclusion, Respect, and Excellence.

It is inspiring to see our students not only learning about these values, but living them through their words and actions each day - strengthening a connected, caring, and purposeful community.

K-2 Playground update

Work on the new K–2 playground commenced this week, with exciting progress already visible on site.

This fantastic new space is beginning to take shape and will provide our youngest students with an engaging and enjoyable area for play and recreation. We look forward to sharing further updates and photos with our community as construction progresses.

Parent Seminar – Supporting your Child’s Development in Mathematics 

We invite you to join us for our Term 2 Junior School parent seminar.

When: Tuesday 16 June 2026

Where: Trinity Anglican College Library

Time: 5:30-6:30pm

Seminar Overview: This seminar will provide parents with an insight into our approach to mathematics instruction in the Junior School. We will explore the structure of a typical mathematics lesson, the evidence-informed teaching practices we use to support student learning, and how these approaches help students develop strong mathematical understanding and confidence.

Our Numeracy Instructional Leader, Kirby McDonald, will share practical examples from the classroom and discuss ways families can support their child's mathematical development at home.

Additional Information: This seminar will not be recorded.

RSVP: Please click HERE below to advise if you are interested in attending this session by Friday 12 June 2026.

If you have any specific questions around our pedagogical approach, what we can include in future workshops and/or how you can support your child’s numeracy development at home, please enter these into the RSVP form so we can ensure they are addressed during the evening.

We look forward to seeing you there.

GRIP Leadership conference

On Monday 25 May, the Tier One Leaders of Junior attended the GRIP Leadership conference, a one-day conference for schools from around NSW, to learn how to be good and respectful leaders. 

GRIP stands for:

Generosity, Responsibility, Integrity and People.

GRIP Leadership teaches leaders how to be better leaders. One of the ways is by teaching them the five A’s: 

• Always tell the truth
• Aim for high standards
• Apologies for mistakes
• Act according to your values
• Actions should match your words

The day was packed with fun, learning skills, and activities.

All of the Junior leaders who attended had a good time and learned a couple of new skills, not only to be better leaders but also better people.

By Eve and Louis.

Hatching Quails

Our Year 3 students in 3JTHU were thrilled to welcome some adorable baby quails into the world. Watching the eggs hatch gave everyone a firsthand look at the wonders of life, growth and responsibility.

We're looking forward to watching our newest little classroom members grow over the coming weeks.

Learning about Responsible Pet Ownership 

On Tuesday, our Kindergarten students welcomed a very special visitor to their classrooms – Finn the Golden Retriever and his owner, Gail.

As part of their Responsible Pet Ownership learning, students explored how to stay safe around dogs and learned valuable skills including:

•  When dogs should be left alone
• How to recognise whether a dog is happy, frightened or angry
• Safe ways to approach and greet a dog
• What to do if approached by an unfamiliar or aggressive dog
• Behaviours that can make dogs feel uncomfortable or unsafe

The highlight for many students was the opportunity to gently pat beautiful Finn and put their learning into practice. 

A big thank you to Gail and Finn for sharing their time and helping our students develop important lifelong safety skills. 

Creative Pursuits

Creative Pursuits Indoor Games provide students with opportunities to stay active, build confidence, and develop positive social connections in a fun and supportive environment. 

Students participate in a range of warm-up games and sports including soccer, basketball, AFL, tennis, handball, netball, vortex, and dodgeball. 

These activities encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, communication, and resilience while promoting healthy competition and active participation. Indoor games also create opportunities for students to strengthen existing friendships and form new connections with their peers in an inclusive and engaging setting.

Scrapbooking

Students have been diving into the art of scrapbooking, designing vibrant and imaginative pages inspired by their favourite things. 

They’ve explored a wide range of materials, layouts, and decorative techniques, and it’s been wonderful to see their artistic flair shine through. The group has been having so much fun experimenting, sharing ideas, and bringing their creativity to life.

Tennis

K–2 students have been thoroughly enjoying their tennis sessions as part of our Infants Creative Pursuits program. These sessions provide an introduction to the game of tennis through engaging activities and structured skill-building exercises.

We extend our thanks to Brock and the Tennis 11 team for delivering supportive and encouraging, high-quality coaching.

Did you know that Tennis 11 also offers after-school lessons at Trinity for Junior School students? For further information, please contact david@tennis11.com.au.