Principal's News
Dear Families and Friends of Trinity Primary School,
Welcome back to all our families for what will be another action packed and I am sure exciting Term 3. A big highlight of course will be our bi-ennial Art Show which will be held in Week 9 with an evening opening on Tuesday 16th follwed by two full days of viewing on Wednesday and Thursday.
On Monday morning we welcomed back all our children with our first Monday morning gathering for the term led by our senior students. Last term I regularly reminded our children about their uniform requirements and it is so great to see such a big improvement in this area with almost 100% of children in perfect school uniform. As I spoke to the children aout our expectations for this term I put out a new challenge for all children to be arriving at school on time which means, before the bell at 8:45am. It is great if children can have some time before the morning bell to socialize with their friends and to then be ready for their learning once inside their classrooms. I have also reminded children that they should enter through the Kent Street gate and leave this way as well. It has become increasingly busy at the front office both before and after school making it difficult for office staff to keep track of children coming and going. Could I please ask again that we make a special effort this term to only enter via the front office after 8:45am or leave after 3:30pm. Thanks in advance.
Family Learning Conversations
Next week we look forward to our Family Learning conversation for all classes except 5/6FA who will meet with Mr Anania when he returns from leave. Parents will have the the opportunity to discuss their child's report and learning goals for Semester Two. If you have not already booked your time please do so through the parent portal. Please contact the office if you require assistance with this.
NAPLAN
Today all children in Year 3 and Year 5 who sat the NAPLAN tests earlier this year will have taken home, in a sealed envelope, their written reports showing their achievements in the areas of, Writing, Reading, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation as well as areas of Numeracy. Parents will aslo receive an information leaflet explaning the NAPLAN tests and results which can also be accessed online HERE. If you have any question related to the reports please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher, Mr Ru, Ms Helen or myself.
Term 3 Learning Overviews
Next week I will once again include our Term Learning Overviews which will outline the learning in all areas of the curriculum for each year level. Please read through these as it will enable you to discuss the term's learning with your child.
Family Maths Challenge:
Our Last Winner: The Zimmerman Family
Quick Answer: No. The successive discounts do not make 80%.
This week's Maths Challenge.
Twenty-two percent of the girls in a class voted Yes; Thirty percent of the boys voted Yes on the same motion. If everyone voted, did the motion pass and whyn or why not?
(First Correct Answer emailed to principal@tcs.catholic.edu.au will be our winner. Subject Line: Maths Challenge)
Winning Family Name will be announced in our next newsletter.
Trinity’s Little Library
It is fantastic to see our little Library getting so much use! We now need a top up of more children's books, please.
Please visit and take a book home to enjoy. If you have any spare books to give, please put them inside. Thank you and happy reading!
Cash for Cans Recycling Program - Ms Belinda and the Sustainability Team
Big news!
Trinity is now involved with the Container Deposit Scheme, a Victorian government initiative where we get 10 cents for every drink container we deposit.
Collect eligible drink containers at home and bring them to school to help us fund our sustainability goals!
Bags are set up in every classroom for donations and there will be a trophy for the class that collects the most.
See the pictures below for the kinds of containers to start collecting!
Happy collecting!
A reminder - Parents & Friends - Exciting News
SIMMONDS COLLEGE Year 7 Enrolments for 2027
SIMMONDS would also love to see you at their School Production of SPAMALOT. Tickets available using the QR Code on the Flyer above.
BOITE Choir Updates: Please see Ms Belinda's Page in this Newsletter
Parent webinar on AI and online safety:
Catholic Network Australia (CNA) and Cyber Safety Project are hosting a free ‘AI & the DigitalGeneration’ webinar for parents and carers of primary and secondary school students on Monday 11 August 2025 from 7.30 to 8.00 pm.
Registration and further information are available via this link: bit.ly/AICSP25.
The webinar offers essential insights into topics including:
− generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI companion apps
− deepfakes and online misinformation
− AI safety at home
− legal and ethical considerations of AI use.
The webinar will help parents and carers:
− understand the online tools and technologies their children are using
− build confidence in discussing AI, deepfakes and digital truth with their children
− learn practical strategies to encourage safe and ethical online behaviour.
From the Parenting Education team, Yarra Council
Please find attached fliers for parenting information sessions being held by Yarra during Term 3.
As always, the Yarra website is updated routinely and lists all upcoming events.
First Aid for new parents delivered by First Aid Management & Training to help bring peace of mind in the early parenting journey. The course covers Basic Life Support; CPR for baby & child; care of the unresponsive baby; seizures & febrile convulsions; drowning and choking. This is an in person event on Tuesday 12 August @ 6:30pm, Carlton Library, 667 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North.
Please note: There is a $55 per person cost to attend this session.
Navigating fatherhood is led by a clinical psychologist and focuses on strategies to support dads foster strong relationships and manage the emotional changes that come with being a part. Online on Thursday 14 August @ 7:30pm.
Food 4 Thought is presented by a Yarra Maternal and Child Health Nurse and Paediatric Allied Health Practitioners from North Richmond Community Health centre and covers: how and when to introduce solids; safety, allergies and choking management. Online on Tuesday 9 September @ 1pm.
Secondary School Enrolment
If you have any queries or questions concerning Secondary School Enrolment or would like information about some of our surrounding secondary colleges please let us know and we will be happy to help in any way we can.
Please see the Flyers on our Secondary School Page HERE
Nigel Rodrigues
Principal