Principal's Message

Presentation Night & Graduation

This has been a very special week of significant College celebration events. On Tuesday evening, we gathered in our College Sports Centre for our annual Secondary Presentation Night. The night provides our community with the opportunity to acknowledge excellence amongst our students.  Respective year level awards were presented to a large number of students in recognition of their outstanding achievement in the areas of Academic Studies, Christian Service, Sport and Performing Arts. Excellence in student performance in the areas of Music and Dance was also showcased throughout the night with several outstanding items. Once again, the sight and sound of the Trinity Massed Choir to open the evening was a particular highlight, as was the performance of our College Pipe Band who closed a wonderful evening of celebration. I would like to extend congratulations to all of our Student Award recipients and sincerely thank the many, many College Staff who contributed to making the evening such a wonderful success.

The evening also afforded our College community with the opportunity to formally acknowledge our student leaders.  In a very symbolic ceremony, the current College Prefects were able to pass on ‘the office’ of Student Leadership to the newly elected Prefects for 2027.  We wish Ed McLean (Head Prefect), Nicholas Di Biase (Deputy Head Prefect), and all of our newly elected Prefects, our good wishes and blessings for next year.

Later in the week, in a series of Graduation events held throughout Thursday, our College community was able to farewell and celebrate our Leaving Class of 2026.  The celebrations commenced with a Farewell Breakfast and Assembly hosted by TOBA.  Old Boy Dr, Nicholas Ellison (’17) spoke about his own school experiences and delivered an important message about utilising the many lessons they have learned through their school experience and being confident that such lessons will continue to serve them well in life. “My time at Trinity taught me to face such times with integrity, doing what is right, even when it is difficult or no one is watching. Do it with courage by acting according to your convictions and your values…” Nicholas also reminded them that the network of friends that they have made inside our gates will be vitally important sources of support beyond. The Year 12 students then gathered in the Sports Centre for a final Farewell Assembly. Head Prefect, Bowie McCabe gave his final reflection, delivering a very personal message about gratitude, recognising the ‘‘small moments and gestures that make a difference…”, grasping opportunities for growth and truly appreciating the importance of authentic and caring relationships. It was a wonderful reminder to all present about the importance of those close to us, and in honouring the TC Spirit that surrounds us.

Later in the evening, the Graduation Mass and Dinner were celebrated.  Joined by family and friends at Optus Stadium, the students participated in a very special Eucharistic Celebration followed by the presentation of Graduation Certificates.  Our Graduates, their parents and College staff then enjoyed a lovely meal together. It was a very special evening that provided students, families and staff an opportunity to share stories, reflect on important relationships and wish each other well for the future. 

On behalf of all the College community, I would like to formally congratulate our 2026 Graduating Class and thank them for being such wonderful and humble young men. We trust that as they leave our College, they do so with pride and as people of integrity, with a real sense of self-worth and purpose.  We also take great comfort in knowing that they leave our College with a strong sense of faith and belonging. We pray that they find peace knowing that God will continue to travel with them on their journey ahead.  We are very proud of them all and offer each young man all of God’s blessings for the future.

Live Jesus in our Hearts.

Mr Darren O’Neill 

Principal