Secondary School

Zero to Hero

By Ed McLean (10.6) and Blake Hampson (10.2)

On Wednesday, 5 August, 20 Year 10 students from Trinity College attended the Zero 2 Hero ‘In Your Head’ conference at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. We joined more than 50 schools from across Western Australia, with over 500 students tuning in via livestream. The day focused on equipping young people with practical tools to support their own mental health and help others.

The event began with an energetic welcome from our MC Joel Jackson who set a lively tone for the day. We then heard from Chris Harris, who spoke about the power of the mind, and Caitlin Bassett, former Olympic netball captain, who shared her journey balancing elite sport with the demands of school life. Both speakers offered valuable insight into managing stress and building resilience.

After morning tea, students attended three half-hour workshops tailored to their interests. Topics included Pressure & Performance, Mindful Movement, Online Out Loud, and Coping with Stress. Each session addressed relevant issues facing young people today, offering strategies to improve wellbeing, handle pressure, and lead with empathy.

Following lunch, everyone gathered in the main theatre for a series of uplifting presentations. The First Nations Rap trio, 3NA energised the crowd with their music and messages about positivity and self-improvement. To close the day, Olympian boxer Harry Garside spoke about philosophy, psychology, and the importance of curiosity. He encouraged students to step outside their comfort zones in search of deeper purpose and meaning in life.

Overall, the In Your Head conference was an inspiring and valuable experience. Students left with practical strategies for supporting mental health, fresh perspectives on personal growth, and the motivation to be better — not only in their studies and future careers, but in all aspects of life.

Year 12 Geography Excursion

On Tuesday, 5 August Year 12 Geography students investigated the urban challenges facing the Perth Metropolitan Area including urban sprawl and transportation. They examined and evaluated the urban strategies being implemented to address these challenges in order to create a more sustainable and liveable city. This excursion saw the class visit numerous sites in East Perth, the CBD and Subiaco.

Mr David Borrello

Coordinator of Professional Practice

Pinder Poor Certificates of Excellence

Congratulations to all the students who have recently been awarded a Pinder Boor Certificate of Excellence and/or a Crown Award.

Students achieving an Attribute Point Average (APA) of 4.50 or more in a Semester 1 or Semester 2 Report will be awarded a Pinder Boor Certificate of Excellence. 

The Certificate of Excellence is named in honour of CBC Perth (our original school) student Alaric Pinder Boor, 1912 Head Prefect and Dux of the College. A recipient of a Rhodes Scholarship in 1913, Alaric was revered by staff and students alike and impressed all he met with his endeavour and dedication to excellence in all aspects of life. During his time at CBC Perth, Pinder Boor made the most of the opportunity to learn and make a difference to the full, claiming academic and sports’ honours in equal measure.

Alaric Pinder Boor’s life was tragically cut short when he was killed in action during World War I when the plane he was flying was shot down over Egypt in the Battle of Beersheba. The legacy left by Pinder Boor is one of striving for personal excellence and always giving of ones best in all circumstance and in the face of all challenges and adversity.

Students who demonstrate personal excellence and commitment to their studies over an extended period and meet or exceed the APA benchmark of 4.50 will be eligible for a Crown Award.

The Crown Awards will be presented to those students who accumulate 3 or more Pinder Boor Certificates of Excellence throughout their time at Trinity College from Year 7-12:

• Blue Crown     3 x Pinder Boor Certificates of Excellence
• Green Crown  6 x Pinder Boor Certificates of Excellence
• Gold Crown    9 x Pinder Boor Certificates of Excellence

Recipients of Crown Awards will have the appropriate coloured crown acknowledged on their blazer.

All boys should become familiar with the Student Work Attributes (SWA) matrix on the last page of their college report as this provides important information on how boys can improve in each of the assessed attributes.

It is important for all students to understand that the APA is independent of academic potential or ability and seeks to measure the effort, hard work and commitment towards personal excellence regardless of the grade or result attained. While the College acknowledges that not all students can attain the highest possible performance or grades in all subjects, it does expect all students to strive to be their very best.