Junior School

Lighthouse Maths Program 

We are thrilled to share an exciting development in our pursuit of excellence in education, particularly in the realm of mathematics. This year, we are privileged to introduce the Lighthouse Maths program into our school with our Year Five teacher Tony Maxfield and Year Six teacher James Quin being teachers to bring this initiative into their classes this year, a pioneering educational initiative designed to significantly enhance the way mathematics is taught and learned in primary education. Tony and James will be a part of this program and will share their knowledge and expertise with our Junior School as we go.

Thanks to the generous support of Chevron, Lighthouse Maths will be illuminating our classrooms throughout the year. This program is a testament to our commitment to not only adhere to traditional methods of teaching but to also embrace innovative approaches that make learning more effective, engaging, and enjoyable for our students.

Our overall Mathematics support initiative will be led by our own Holly Allen, who serves as the Assistant to the Head of Junior School taking on EMU Maths (Extending Mathematical Understanding). EMU Maths is a cornerstone of our Mathematics Support, developed by the esteemed Associate Professor Ann Gervasoni of Monash University. This research-backed intervention strategy has made remarkable strides in enhancing students' understanding and confidence in mathematics.

EMU Maths specifically targets students who face challenges in their mathematical journey, offering them intensive learning experiences. Through small group interventions led by Holly, students receive the focused attention they need to thrive. These interventions are not just about immediate improvement but are aimed at laying a solid foundation for lifelong mathematical understanding and appreciation.

For our educators, the Lighthouse Maths program and EMU Maths offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Participating teachers in both Lighthouse Mathematics and EMU undergo comprehensive training programs that includes field-based learning, workshops, and coaching sessions. The hands-on approach ensures that our teachers are not only equipped with the latest educational strategies but are also prepared to lead and inspire their peers in adopting these transformative teaching methods.

The beauty of the EMU approach lies in its commitment to ongoing improvement and excellence. Accreditation processes are in place to ensure that our Specialist Teacher, Holly Allen continues to evolve her practice, maintaining the highest standards of educational delivery within our community.

We understand the pivotal role mathematics plays in our children's education and future opportunities. It is our promise to you, our valued parents and guardians, to provide an educational environment that nurtures curiosity, fosters resilience, and celebrates the joy of learning.

We look forward to embarking on this exciting journey together, confident in the knowledge that our boys will benefit immensely from the Lighthouse Maths program and EMU for those who need support. 

Jasmin Kenworthy

Head of Junior School

Cyber eSafety

Trinity College Junior School is committed to helping students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be safe and respectful users of technology. We are working towards this by turning off search engines Google and Safari for boys’ iPads at school between 3pm and 4pm. We are also aware that students’ online experiences often move seamlessly between school and home, and are therefore aiming to develop, with your support, a whole-of-community approach to keeping our students safe online.

We will be sharing a range of information, tips and resources for parents and carers from the eSafety Commissioner (eSafety.gov.au) that you can use with your family to help create positive experiences for your children online. We encourage all parents and carers to keep an eye on our school newsletter, website and social media channels for information you can use to build your knowledge, skills and understanding of online safety.

Reporting when something goes wrong online at home.

If your son experiences something harmful online such as cyberbullying, image-based abuse or illegal and restricted content, you can report it directly to the social media service, game, app or website where the incident occurred.

Often young people will need the support of an adult to report. The eSafety Commissioner

(eSafety.gov.au) advises taking the following steps:

1. Collect evidence before reporting to the platform or taking other action. If the issue is ongoing, make sure you collect screenshots showing what has been happening and for how long.

2. Report to the platform where it happened. Use The eSafety Guide to help you. After you report, the service may remove the content straight away. They may also block those responsible or delete their account. If the post involves something illegal like grooming, they may refer it to law enforcement or another agency to take further action.

3. If the platform does not take action, you or your child can report it to eSafety. eSafety will ask you to complete an online reporting form and include evidence.