Senior School

Looking Ahead While Staying Present

It may feel a little unusual to be talking about next year when we are only partway through the current one. However, the subject selection process is an important milestone in each student’s learning journey, and one that deserves careful thought, time, and conversation.

Over the past few weeks, we have already begun working with our Year 10 students as they consider their subject selections for entry into Year 11 in 2027. This marks an exciting point where students start to shape their senior pathways and think more intentionally about life beyond school.

Similarly, our Year 8 and 9 students are beginning to explore elective options for Years 9 and 10 next year. These choices offer an important opportunity to follow interests, try new areas, and better understand their strengths as learners.

Our consistent advice to students is to choose subjects and electives based on both interest and ability. When students are engaged and appropriately challenged, they are far more likely to experience success and satisfaction in their learning. We strongly encourage families to have open conversations at home and to seek guidance where needed. Students are encouraged to reach out to their teachers, Heads of Department, or Heads of House if they have questions or would benefit from additional support throughout the process.

It was with great pride that we saw our entire student body participate in the Reconciliation Walk last week. This was a meaningful opportunity to acknowledge Reconciliation Week and all that it represents. Our student leaders guided us around the school, symbolically reminding us that the future is in their hands, and that we have a shared responsibility to continue building understanding, respect, and unity within our community.

As we look ahead to next week, I am very much looking forward to seeing the Year 9 Personal Best Projects on display. These projects showcase students engaging in learning beyond the classroom, bringing their own interests and passions to life. It is always a highlight to see the creativity, curiosity, and individuality of our students.

Finally, please keep Wednesday 24 June in your calendar for our Performing Arts Showcase. This is a wonderful opportunity to see our students share the results of their hard work and dedication within the co-curricular performing arts program. It promises to be an evening not to miss.

Year 12 Geography excursion to Sydney

In Week 5, ten Year 12 Geography students travelled to Sydney to undertake two major fieldwork sessions, studying environments that are part of the HSC Geography course. As well as completing this important fieldwork, a great deal of fun was had along the way.

Mrs Gibb and Mr Smith met us at school bright and early to drive to Sydney. After a few stops along the way, we finally arrived and settled into our rooms at the YHA Sydney Central. Students then enjoyed an hour of free time to buy something to eat or do a little shopping. We later met and walked to the cinema to watch Michael. After the movie, we had pizza for dinner before competing in a trivia quiz at a family hotel in central Sydney.

We divided into two groups led by Mr Smith and Mrs Gibb. Of the 17 teams competing, Mr Smith’s team placed 5th and Mrs Gibb’s team came 8th.

The next morning, we were up bright and early to walk to Sydney Town Hall, where we met our guide for the day. One of the compulsory topics in Year 12 Geography is the study of an urban precinct in an Australian city. Our fieldwork focused on Green Square, one of Sydney’s newest urban precincts.

We began with a presentation about why Green Square was developed, what the area was like before redevelopment began, and future plans for the precinct. It was both interesting and informative. We then travelled by train to Green Square to see the area for ourselves. Fieldwork activities included measuring noise levels and wind speeds, as well as making observations to assess the area's sustainability, history and demographics.

After returning to Sydney Central for a short rest, we headed to Darling Harbour for the evening's entertainment. We split into two groups to complete escape rooms before enjoying dinner together. After an ice cream, we boarded a ferry at Barangaroo and travelled to Circular Quay. Seeing the Sydney skyline illuminated at night was a fabulous and memorable experience.

The following day, we again rose early to battle the traffic and arrive at Chowder Bay. There, we were fitted with wetsuits and snorkeling gear before swimming in the bay to observe a small kelp forest. Kelp forests are under threat due to global warming, and this particular forest continues to exist thanks to a state-run program called Operation Crayweed.

The organisation is working to regrow and nurture kelp forests in the area. It was wonderful to see the kelp, along with the fish, sea urchins and other marine life that depend on it for survival. Later in the day, we attended a lecture on the importance of kelp to the environment, followed by water quality and temperature testing. The information we collected will help us answer questions relating to endangered ecosystems in the HSC examination.

We left Sydney shortly after 2.30pm and arrived back at Trinity at 9.30pm, very tired but excited after a fantastic trip.

Everyone had a wonderful time, and the Year 12 Geography class would like to thank Mrs Gibb for organising the excursion and Mr Smith for accompanying us and supporting us throughout the trip.

Robots at Trinity

A huge thank you to Adrian from Neuranext  for visiting Trinity last week and giving our students an exciting insight into the world of Artificial Intelligence and AI-powered robotics.

Students explored how AI is transforming industries through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities. Using remote-controlled cars, they experienced the concentration required for human-driven tasks before comparing this with autonomous vehicles powered by computer vision and AI. They also examined how data is used to identify and correct errors, helping AI systems improve over time.

One of the highlights of the session was the opportunity to interact with a range of cutting-edge AI-powered robots, including a robotic dog, panda and humanoid robot. Students were encouraged to think creatively about how these emerging technologies could be used in both industry and everyday life.

It was a fascinating and thought-provoking experience that sparked plenty of curiosity and conversation about the future of technology.

Year 12 Health and Movement Science 

Canberra Excursion

Our Year 12 Health and Movement Science students recently travelled to Canberra for an enriching overnight excursion aligned with their Depth Study in Focus Area 2: Training for Improved Performance. 

This valuable learning experience provided students with the opportunity to extend their classroom knowledge through hands-on, real-world applications in elite sporting environments.

Over two days, students participated in a range of practical and observational activities designed to deepen their understanding of performance training. A highlight of the trip was their time at the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE), where students engaged in practical sessions exploring physiological adaptations to training and sports psychology. Students also experienced an elite sport experience, viewing the ACT Brumbies during training and enjoyed a guided tour of the Australian Institute of Sport, gaining unique insights into high-performance athlete training and preparation.

We thank Mrs Warner, Mr McKimmie and Mrs Furze for facilitating this valuable learning opportunity, and we commend our Year 12 students on their positive engagement and conduct throughout the trip.

Chess for Senior School Students

During Term 2, chess was re-established as a co-curricular activity at the College.

Monday lunchtime has become a popular opportunity for students to gather in the library and develop their chess skills. A dedicated group of around 15 students has been attending regularly, enjoying both friendly competition and the chance to improve their strategic thinking.

We are also grateful to the Albury Chess Club for generously donating a chess board to the school through Year 7 student Ruhan Mohan. The board has already seen plenty of use and is a welcome addition to our growing chess community.

There is plenty for students to look forward to in the coming months. In Term 3, we will host an Inter-House Chess Competition, with House representatives competing against students from other Houses within their year level. This will be followed by an open Years 7–11 tournament, and later in the year, students will have the opportunity to participate in an Inter-School Chess Challenge.

It is exciting to be able to provide our chess enthusiasts with opportunities to challenge themselves, develop their skills and represent the College. Students who are interested in joining, or who would like further information, are welcome to attend Chess Club in the library on Mondays at lunchtime or contact Mr Whitsed.

Year 7 School Vaccination Program

If your child is in Year 7 this year, you can now provide online consent for their routine school vaccinations. 

In Year 7, students are offered free vaccines for diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) and human papillomavirus (HPV). 

Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received. 

Date of vaccination: Monday 15 June 2026

Consent for school vaccination

Consent for each vaccine must be provided by parents/guardians for students to receive free vaccinations at school.

Parents/guardians can provide consent online for their child’s routine school vaccinations on the NSW School Vaccination Program portal. Select login with Service NSW Account. To provide online consent you will need:

• Your Service NSW log-in details Note: If you do not have a Service NSW account, please click How to create a MyServiceNSW Account | Service NSW to register.

• Medicare card details for you and your child.

   

Read a step-by-step guide on how to provide consent online. Translated guides are available in Arabic, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese.

If you or your child do not have a Medicare card, consent can still be provided by requesting a paper-based consent form – available on request from your child’s school.

Parents can withdraw consent at any time before vaccination takes place:

• where consent has been given online, please log-in to the secure NSW Health portal and follow the prompts to withdraw consent, or
• where consent has been given on the physical consent form, please write to or call the school to advise the student's name, school grade and those vaccines the withdrawn consent applies to.

If you would like your child to receive vaccination, please ensure that you have provided consent at least one week prior to the date of vaccination.

The benefits of providing consent online:

• easily update your child’s details
• receive SMS and/or email notifications when vaccinations are given 
• faster upload of vaccination records to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). 

For more information on routine school vaccinations, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination.

If you require information in your language, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/school_vaccination_language.aspx