College News
Mother’s Day
This morning, we welcomed many Mothers and Grandmothers to our Junior School Mother’s Day Mass. It was very heartening to see the large numbers in attendance as we took the opportunity to share in the Eucharist and offer a meaningful and prayerful service that honoured all Mothers, Grandmothers and Mother figures. It was a chance to focus our love and attention on these special people in our lives who love us and support us unconditionally.
Being a mother is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles in the world. Mothers are the ultimate multitaskers, juggling the responsibilities of caring for children, running a household, and often working as well. They provide a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, a nutritious lunch, and much unconditional love. Mother's Day is a time to celebrate and honour the incredible women in our lives who have given us so much love, support, and guidance.
Trinity College remains very clear in its understanding that parents are the primary and most important educators of their children. Our role is to complement parents in the formation of their sons. Child Education expert, Michael Grose emphasises this when he says, “… it is within the family unit that children, both big and small, learn the most valuable and far-reaching lessons for life.” Not surprisingly, he goes on to comment on the very special role that Mothers have in this regard. He suggests that in our very fast paced and contemporary lifestyles, with different work patterns and changing family dynamics (and recent health pandemics), it is mums that provide the real presence, consistency and security that children need in order to develop healthy attitudes and behaviours. In other words, Mothers generally provide the foundation of love upon which children grow and develop. Mums are good at being mums!
That is why we pause this Sunday to celebrate our Mothers and other significant mother figures in our lives. The phrase ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ brings with it much more than a wish for a happy day. Contained within these words can be found some of the many things we seldom say, or do not say often enough. Happy Mother’s Day means I love you and I want to thank you for all you do. It means you matter a lot to me, and that I honour you and your role as a Mother.
I trust that all Mothers enjoy a very special Mother’s Day and receive some very special treatment this weekend. As always, I am sure that it will be well deserved!
Live Jesus in our hearts
Mr Darren O’Neill
Principal
Pull on your socks for Pink Sock Day!
TOMORROW, Trinity College will take part in our 9th Pink Sock Day for the McGrath Foundation. The event will see our 1st teams representing the College wearing pink socks in their sporting fixtures against Aquinas College.
Through Pink Sock Day we hope to support women’s health, focusing on our mothers and all the women who encourage our boys through school and life in general, whilst educating our TC men to demonstrate a greater awareness and appreciation towards women's health. Most importantly we aim to raise money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia.
Initiated by 2016 Head Prefect Lochie Taylor, we ask the TC community to continue to support his legacy and the College in reaching our goal. Over the years, far have raised more than $15,000, and together we can continue to make a difference. As well as raising money by wearing the socks, there will be additional fundraising activities taking place.
To raise money on Pink Sock Day itself and to encourage everyone to contribute to the cause, we ask for a gold coin donation on arrival to Waterford tomorrow morning. We also encourage all mums and females of influence to attend and, more importantly, to wear pink.
Finally, all families are welcome to donate directly to TC’s McGrath Foundation fundraising page, using the button below.
Thank you for your contribution and generosity for this important cause.