Secondary School

PE Studies WAIS Excursion 2025

Arriving at WAIS early in the day, the group of Year 12 ATAR and General students started the day with an informative talk on nutritional considerations for performance, led by one of the nutritionists at WAIS. Specifically, we gained greater understanding of the importance of nutrition in recovery and how consuming the right nutrients, such as Low GI Carbohydrate, can enhance athletic performance. 

Following this, we were taken to the Environmental Heat chamber, where we had the opportunity to exercise for 30 minutes in hot and humid conditions, recording our heart rate and other physiological responses, every 5 minutes to see the impact the Heat was having on our body in addition to the perceived exertion.

As per elite athletic training, this activity was followed by a visit to the recovery pools, where we experimented with different types of pool recovery and how they benefitted your body. During this time, we were also paid a visit by TC old boy and WAIS athlete, Jack Cleary. 

To conclude our educational experience, we completed a tour of all the facilities, learning about ergogenic aids such as Altitude training in their designated rooms, and the impact altitude training camps can have on your aerobic performance. We also learned key benefits of the testing equipment and how they record and utilise data; wrapping up a really enjoyable experience with a game of wheelchair basketball where the Biomechanical principle of torque was put to the test.

Thanks to the HPE staff for their organisation and support of the day.

Luca Fowler

Year 12 PE Studies student

April Holiday Programs

Neurodiversity Week

Week 8 marks Trinity College's inaugural Neurodiversity Week and we have a series of wonderful activities planned. 

(Tuesday 18 March)

Mastering you Mind: Harnessing your strengths as a neurodivergent student

In this interactive and dynamic session, Lyndsay Darwent-Hunt (Psychologist) and Ms Calegari will work with students (in Years 9-11) to answer the question: ‘what does it mean to be a neurodivergent teen?’

Focusing on:

• Emotional regulation
• Addressing disorganisation
• Managing distraction
• Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
• Understanding accommodations  
• How to ask for and accept help

Please note: Places are strictly limited. This session is best aimed for Year 9 students who enjoy participating in discussions and listening to their peers in a workshop style. Students who prefer movement and tactile activities may prefer our Friday session.

(Thursday 20 March)

PINC: 'Celebrating Neurodiversity Week'

At this event, we will welcome Natalee Blakemore, Director and Mental Health Occupational Therapist at Diversum Health Group, who will enlighten guests about fostering positive relationships in neurodivergent households, and explain how allied health services can help families.

This is a FREE adult-focused presentation for parents/guardians only (no students on this occasion).

(Friday 21 March)

Celebrating Differences: Harnessing your strengths as a neurodivergent student

In these interactive workshop sessions, students will engage with a number of dynamic presenters to build connection, confidence and a shared understanding of what it means to be neurodivergent.

These sessions will focus on:

• Emotional regulation
• Mindfulness and breathwork
• Managing distraction
• Fidgeting and movement
• Understanding accommodations
• How to ask for and accept help

Please note: This session is best aimed for Year 9 students who prefer movement and tactile activities. Those who enjoy participating in discussions and listening to their peers in a workshop style may prefer our Tuesday session. Places limited.

PLUS...

Throughout the week, we have a range of lunchtime activities for students in Years 4-12. We looking forward to an amazing week!

Contact

Ms Natalee Calegari (calegari.natalee@trinity.wa.edu.au).

Learning Support Teacher

Semester 2, 2024 - Report Data

Student Work Attributes (SWA) & Attribute Point Average (APA)

The Trinity College Spirit Ambitions identify excellence as guiding our mission as a school community and call on us to “Inspire excellence amongst students to reach their full potential.” A true spirit of excellence involves a commitment to doing and giving our best despite adversity- developing grit, determination and resilience. Boys thrive when expectations are clear, consistent and challenging.

Student Work Attributes (SWA) identify those skills and personal habits that all students should seek to develop as they strive for their own personal excellence because they encompass the attitudes, behaviours, and skills that contribute to personal growth and success. These attributes and a descriptor of each level of achievement are found below and on the last page of the attached Student Report.

1. Application

2. Independent Learning

3. Self-Management

4. Home Studies

5. Cooperative Behaviour