Junior School

Developing Resilience 

One of the joys of my role is meeting with prospective parents and boys. The interviews, which you have all experienced, provide an opportunity for the school to provide relevant information regarding our processes and programs, to assist families to make an informed decision regarding their son’s education. A question which is always asked to families is “why Trinity?”. Without fail the response includes the opportunities which are provided for boys who attend our College. It is these opportunities that we also develop boys' gratitude, empathy, and resilience. 

Reflecting on Term Two, boys have had the chance to participate in a range of different learning opportunities and further develop their resilience. Our Christian Service at Wheelchairs for Kids, St Vinnies and Shopfront assist our boys to develop empathy for those less fortunate and put into action our mantra of being a Man for Others. Year Five and Six students were challenged in JPSSA winter fixtures. Our Year Four students braved the bus on two occasions for their football and hockey carnival against Aquinas. We witnessed comradery and grit at our Cross-Country carnival and persistence and talent during our Junior School music night.  

Each of the examples above challenge boys to step out of their comfort zone, demonstrate a commitment to improvement and personal growth and develop resilience. We enjoy watching boys find joy through these opportunities as they continue to strive to be the best they can be. 

God Bless, 

Mr James McPherson

Head of Junior School 

Year 4 Hockey Carnival

Our Year 4 students recently showcased their amazing skills at the hockey carnival, putting into action everything they’ve learned during their Thursday afternoon workshops. It was fantastic to see their confidence and teamwork shine on the field. A huge thank you to the Mr Malcolm Guthrie and the Modernians Hockey Club for their expert coaching and support leading up to the event, and to all the parents who helped manage the teams on the day. Your encouragement made a big difference in making the carnival a fun and memorable experience for the boys!

JPSSA Cross Country

On Thursday 26 June, 30 selected boys represented the Junior School at the JPSSA Cross Country carnival held at Guildford Grammar. The boys performed to the best of their ability on the day, finishing in 4th place. Thank you to Mr. Luke Thompson for coordinating the early morning training sessions and adequately preparing the team.

While we are proud of all our runners, special mention must be made of the three students below who each secured a top ten place:

Year 4 - Jonathan Borman 

Year 5 - Daniel Adams 

Year 6 – James McCrone 

Congratulations to the following boys selected:

e-Safety

Once again, I draw your attention to the resources available through The Australian Government  Online safety | eSafety Commissioner which provides useful tips and resources to assist parents and children to have safer and more positive experiences online. By accessing the kids tab, you and your son will be able to find strategies for being safe, curious, kind and secure online. 

To assist parents, all Junior School devices will remain at school during the holiday break. If you require further information regarding advice, cyberbullying or parental controls, please access the parent information section of the Australian Government website.

Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews

On Monday, 21 July we will be holding online Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews. Further information will be sent in the coming weeks. All interviews will take place between 9:00am and 4:00pm. This will provide an opportunity to discuss your son’s progress throughout Semester One and set achievable goals for Semester Two. 

All boys Years 4 to 6 will return to school on Tuesday, 22 July. 

Term 3 Co-Curricular

Sign-up Form

The Term 3 co-curricular groups sign-up form is now live! We encourage you to explore the exciting variety of activities on offer this term and register your child via the link below.

A big thank you to our dedicated staff who do a wonderful job in running these groups, and continually introduce fresh and engaging options to keep students motivated and inspired.

Please note, sign-up will close on Sunday, 20 July – don’t miss out!

Junior School - Recycled Art Competition

The annual Junior School, Recycled Art Competition again attracted a fierce crowd of entries that showcased their interpretations on this year’s theme of “MechAnimals”. Being mindful to reuse, recycle and repurpose their materials, our budding sculptors delivered some unique and creative interpretations of their mechanical animals. 

A very big thank you and congratulations to all the boys who entered, and to our judges - Mrs Paula Weston (Head of Science), Trinity College Environmental teachers Mr Bumbak, Mrs Licciardello and Mrs Saraceni, our Junior School Principal Mr MacPherson and our Head of Grounds Tyron Smallwood.

Special congratulations to the following winners:

• 1st Prize – Joshua Stevens 4G
• 2nd Prize –Jayden Oh 4B
• 3rd Prize – Seve Scali 4G

Student Achievement

Nicholas Rowland 

Congratulations to Nicholas Rowland who represented Western Australia at the recent national baseball championships. Nicholas, who was in the same team as brother Sonny (7.7), finished in 5th place. 

Student Achievement

Ethan Luo

We would also like to congratulation Ethan who has just received his AMEB Piano Diploma (AMusA) Award with Distinction — a remarkable milestone at his age.

In addition, he achieved outstanding results at the 2025 Fremantle Eisteddfod, earning:

•  Junior Overall Best Pianist Award

•  Junior Overall Best Performer Award

•  1st Prize – U10 Piano Recital Section

•  1st Prize – U13 Piano Recital Section

•  1st Prize – U10 Sonata Section

•  2nd Place – U10 Bach Section

Ethan was also honoured with an invitation to perform at the Junior Winners’ Concert, held at the Government House Ballroom end of May. Congratulations Ethan on an outstanding achievement. 

On behalf of the Junior School staff, we wish all families a safe and happy holiday period. We look forward to welcoming the boys back to school on Tuesday, 22 July.

God Bless,

Mr James McPherson

Head of Junior School 

BorrowBox

This week, students Year 4 have been excitedly learning how to access our collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks via the BorrowBox app. Access to BorrowBox is free for Trinity students and they can log-on using their regular school username and password.

BorrowBox is easy to use and can be downloaded on any device. Follow this link for more information: https://library.trinity.wa.edu.au/borrowbox/tcelectroniclibrary

Premier's Reading Challenge

Congratulations to the 42 students from Years 4-6 who signed up to take part in this year's Premier's Reading Challenge which officially closes today after running for 12 weeks. Collectively, these students managed to consume an impressive 358 books over the course of the challenge!

The top ten books read by Trinity Junior School students during this challenge are as follows:

1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid

2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

3. Dog Man

4. Dog Man Unleashed

5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck

6. Dog Man a Tale of Two Kitties

7. Dog Man and Cat Kid

8. Dog Man for Whom the Ball Rolls

9. Matilda

10. The 65-Storey Treehouse

The following students are to be congratulated for achieving the goal of reading 12 or more books in the challenge: Aaron Altheimer, Alexander Bullock, Alexander Bowden-Jones, Blessed Matemera, Cooper Scrivener, Danil Malone, Joshua Stevens, Judsen McDonald, Luca Bucher, Lucas Santo, Noah Foley, Thomas Buckley, Zavier Madaschi.