Principal's Message

Pink Sock Day

As part of our scheduled PSA fixture against Aquinas College last week, Trinity College hosted our annual ‘Pink Sock Day’ in support of the McGrath Foundation. This special event saw our respective College First Teams wearing pink socks for their particular fixtures at Waterford last Saturday morning. Just prior to the commencement of each game, the boys presented a flower to an inspirational woman in their lives, symbolic of the love and respect they have for the women in their life. The various coaches, managers, and even the College Principal sported bright pink shirts in support of the day, while many other visuals and events added much colour in highlighting the significance of the day. 

Pink is symbolic of respect for women; of raising awareness of women’s health and of demonstrating a commitment to women’s welfare and safety. Following on from our International Women’s Day Breakfast, our Mother’s Day Mass, our various presentations on Consent and Respect and the consistent focus on these issues within our various Formation Programs, our Pink Sock Day is yet another reminder to all of our young men to be mindful of such matters. Most importantly, it is another overt demonstration to our boys about the importance of being respectful of all women, in all contexts, at all times. A rather timely reminder given the current focus on gender violence in the broader community. 

Through Pink Sock Day, the College looks to support women’s health, focussing on our mothers and all the women who continually encourage and nurture us through school, work and our life in general. It also presents another one of those important ‘teachable moments’, whereby we can discuss and encourage our young men to demonstrate a greater awareness and appreciation towards women's health and welfare matters. In a practical sense, the day allows us to raise important funds in assisting the McGrath Foundation in their important work to place Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia. This is a very special cause that I know has affected many families within our own College community. I encourage you to listen to the TC Podcast reflections on Pink Sock Day HERE 

This will be our ninth annual celebration of our Trinity Pink Sock Day and it continues the wonderful legacy created by former Head Prefect, Lochie Taylor (Class of 2016). In addition to the money raised through the boys wearing their pink socks, other fundraising activities were organised, and various raffles were also held throughout the College and at Waterford. We respectfully ask all family and friends to continue to generously support this wonderful initiative and assist the College in reaching our goal in providing much needed funds to the McGrath Foundation and in raising awareness and expectations amongst our boys. Donations can be made HERE

Together we can make a difference! 

Live Jesus in our hearts

Mr Darren O’Neill 

Principal