This Year's Reading Achievements

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to celebrate the reading achievements of our students who have been visiting the library this year.

Congratulations to the following Year 7 students who have gained entry to the prestigious 100 Club for accumulating 100 or more points of reading: Taj Downer, Jack Hutton, Lachlan O'Callaghan, Krishna Pandit and Harley Rankine. These boys were awarded a Dymocks gift card for their efforts!

The Year 9 Class Reading Challenge was won by Mr Allen's class. This class received a platter of cupcakes and doughnuts, as well as bragging rights against the rest of the Year 9 cohort! It was amazing to witness this particular class of boys maintain their reading momentum all year to contribute to their class tally.

Final Photos Available for Purchase

The following (remaining) photos are now available for purchase through the Photo Hendriks portal. Click the link below and use the Student Key to access.

Purchase instructions

Access the gallery: https://purchase.photohendriks.com.au/
Student key (for ordering): TCH96CGF

Photos available to order

Aboriginal PCG
Cadre
Extraordinary Ministers
Junior School House Captains & Vice Captains
Junior School Prefects
Kimberley Immersion
Peer Ministers
Prefects
Senior Mentor Team
TCEC
Year 11 and 12 Altar Servers

Please direct all photography queries to the Photo Hendriks Customer Service team: customerservice@photohendriks.com.au

Individual Portraits & Sibling Photo Packages

Pre-ordered individual portraits and sibling photo packages have been delivered, and the distribution process is in full swing.

Junior School: distributed last week by class teacher, for students to take home.
Years 7-11: distributed last week by PCG teacher, for students to take home.
Class of 2025 (Year 12): ready for collection at Main Administration, at Graduates' convenience.

Sibling/family photos

If the oldest sibling is in the Class of 2025 (Year 12), the sibling photo package will be given to the next eldest sibling to take home on behalf of the family.
For all other students, sibling photo packages will be provided to the eldest sibling to take home.

Didn't place an order for a photo package?

Even if your son didn't have his photo taken, a small, personalised 'bookmark' with his unique access key was produced for him.
These 'bookmarks' would also have been distributed through his class/PCG, for your son to take home.
Graduates from the Class of 2025 (Year 12) who didn't have a photo taken can collect their personalised 'bookmark' from Main Administration.

Changed your mind, and would like to order photos?

Families are offered a ‘second chance’ option if they missed out on ordering photos.

Step 1: Find your son's unique access key - this is on the personalised 'bookmark' he would have received (if you need help, call the College).
Step 2: Scan the QR code on the linked poster below or visit the Photo Hendriks website, then click 'Order School Photos'.
Step 3: Enter the unique access key, select your preferred photo package and finalise your order.
Step 4: Await your delivery - the photographers will send your order directly to you.

Ordered a photo package in advance, but student was absent (not photographed)?

Contact the Photo Hendriks Customer Service Team

Email: customerservice@photohendriks.com.au
Phone: 9361 3206

All queries should be directed to the Photo Hendriks Customer Service Team on customerservice@photohendriks.com.au or by calling 9361 3206.

Auxiliary News

As the year comes to the close with the many, many events that parents and students attend, it is timely to thank the many volunteers that have assisted the Auxiliary in support of these events across the year.

At our recent AGM we thanked Cara Little and Cherie Murdoch who completed their terms on the Auxiliary committee and welcomed Catherine Stubbs as Secretary and Amina Shah as our Junior School Vice president. Together with Heidi Allison, Julia Sertorio and Tamara Gray as committee members, we are looking forward to 2026 and all things Auxiliary.

In preparation for 2026, we are seeking new general members to join us. General members attend meetings and assist with planning for our events, without the additional role of an executive committee member. Meetings are held on Monday mornings at 8.30am at the college, twice per term and we are looking forward to having junior and senior school parents join us. Please feel free to be in contact with me if you are interested. Our first meeting is Monday, 2 February at 8.30am.

Term 1 is always a busy time for events at the College, and again we are using an online process for volunteers. Please use the below link to sign up:

Dates for your 2026 diary:

Auxiliary Long Lunch - Friday, 1 May

Auxiliary Morning Tea - Friday, 31 July

On behalf of the Auxiliary committee and myself, we wish the College community a merry and holy Christmas and a restful summer break.

Melanie Day

President, TC Auxiliary

Uniform Shop

We will be re-opening in January before school commences on the following dates:

Tuesday, 20 January: 7.30am - 1.30pm

Wednesday, 21 January: 7.30am - 1.30pm

Thursday, 22 January: 7.30am - 1.30pm

Friday, 23 January: 7.30am - 1.30pm

2026 TCPC Tuition Fee Lottery

Sales open from 1 January

Save the date: tickets sales for the 2026 TC Parent Council Tuition Fee Lottery* will open on 1 January 2026, through the TC Online Store! For just $50.00 per ticket, you could win one of three tuition fee credits. Proceeds will be used to enhance buildings, grounds and programs at Trinity College, benefitting all students. More information will be shared with families in the new year. *Terms and Conditions apply.

Social Media Restriction Legislation

From 10 December 2025, new Australian Government legislation will require social media platforms to prevent users under the age of 16 from creating or maintaining accounts. This significant reform, introduced under the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024, is designed to enhance the safety and wellbeing of young people online.

The Act aims to strengthen online safety and reduce exposure to online risks, including cyberbullying, grooming, and the pressures of social media engagement. The eSafety Commissioner will regulate compliance and has developed a suite of resources for educators, parents, and young people to assist with the transition.

At a minimum, the government has confirmed the following platforms will be included under the new restrictions:

TikTok
Instagram
Facebook
Snapchat
X (formerly Twitter)
Reddit

Other social media platforms may also be subject to these requirements, depending on their features and intended use.

What the New Law Means

Social media platforms must take reasonable steps to block or deactivate accounts held by users under 16 years of age
The legislation applies to age-restricted platforms; those primarily designed for social interaction and user-generated content.
The responsibility for enforcement lies with the platforms, not with users, families, or schools.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the eSafety Commissioner have issued guidance to support compliance, data handling, and privacy requirements.

Reporting Online Abuse

Students and families are encouraged to report cyberbullying or harmful online behaviour through the appropriate channels:

Report to the school, and
Report directly to the social media platform involved

If the matter is serious and not adequately resolved, it can be escalated to the eSafety Commissioner for further action. Incidents involving the non-consensual sharing (or threats to share) nude or sexual images are classified as image-based abuse. If such material is used for coercion or blackmail, it may constitute sexual extortion (sextortion). Guidance on responding to these incidents can be found in the Toolkit for Schools: Responding to Image-Based Abuse.

Resources for Families

Families are encouraged to explore the following free resources provided by the eSafety Commissioner:

General Flyer: Social Media Age Restrictions – What You Need to Know
Parent/Carer Get Ready Guide
Student/Carer Get Ready Guide
Free eSafety webinars in November and December (Register for a Webinar)

Further information and FAQs are available at eSafety Social Media Age Restrictions.

Other useful resources:

Practical Steps to Take Before the Change:

Exchange contact details: Encourage children to share phone numbers rather than social media handles.
Save important content: Back up photos, videos, and posts before account changes take effect.
Review account settings: Export data and ensure backups are enabled.
Shift online habits: Begin reducing time spent on social media and use messaging apps instead.
Stay connected: Set up group chats or friend lists through non-social media platforms.
Model healthy digital habits: Talk as a family about the benefits of stepping back from social media and connecting face-to-face or through other means.

At Trinity College, we strongly support these changes as a positive step toward protecting young people online. We encourage families to discuss healthy digital habits and balanced online engagement. While this transition may present some challenges, we believe it will ultimately empower our students to manage their online presence responsibly and foster meaningful, real-world connections beyond social media.

Open Day 2026

We warmly invite future families of the College to register for Open Day 2026! This event promises to be an exciting opportunity to explore our vibrant campus, meet our dedicated staff, and discover the diverse programs we offer. Join us for these informative sessions with a chance to connect with other prospective families. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the unique experiences that await your family at our College!

Enrolment Fees

In seeking to fulfil a ‘Spirit of Stewardship’ in effectively managing school resources, the College continually examines all aspects of fees, funding, charges and expenses. In such a large school this is an ongoing challenge. As part of this ongoing analysis, comparisons to like schools are also considered. After many years of no adjustment, the College has decided to adjust the Enrolment Fees for incoming students.

The Enrolment Fees for students where the fee is paid on or after 1 January 2026 will change as follows:

From 1 January 2026 the Enrolment Fee will increase to $3,000. This will include TOBA Membership. For students currently at the College and those who have paid the Enrolment Fee prior to 1 January 2026, the TOBA Membership fee has been and will continue to be charged in Year 12.
There will no longer be a sibling discount applied to the Enrolment Fee, i.e. the Enrolment Fee for all students (including siblings) will be $3,000.

As previously stated, the College is making these adjustments subsequent to a comparison with other similar schools and after consideration of the impact on parents. It should be noted that the College’s Enrolment Fees for a first child enrolled, and siblings is considerably lower than most PSA schools.

Parents of children currently at the College who want to pay the current Enrolment Fee for siblings at the current fee (for siblings) of $1,315 will need to complete the enrolment form and pay the required fee before the end of this year. Parents wanting to do this should email the College’s Registrar registrar@ trinity.wa.edu.au requesting the Enrolment Form.

The offer of enrolling siblings in this manner is subject to a successful interview process after payment of the Enrolment Fee. As such, the College reserves the right to reject the application and refund the fee should it be considered that the student is best not enrolled at the College.

Mr Geoff Searle

Business Manager

TOBA

Trinity-Terrace Old Boys' Association