College News
Wheelchair Basketball
By Calvin Trinh (11.1)
On Monday, 9 March, we had Clint Morgan from Rebound WA come to visit Trinity College. As part of this, students in years 4 to 12 had the opportunity to trial wheelchair basketball. The rules of wheelchair basketball are almost the same as traditional basketball except you have to bounce the ball when you have touched the wheels twice. It was harder than I expected as you had to coordinate controlling the wheels, with the brakes and bouncing the ball. It was lots of fun because we got to play with our friends and learn what it is like for people who use a wheelchair.
Gnomesville is Coming to Trinity College!
With the help of a dedicated group of students, the MRC Garden is getting a wonderful facelift. We are replanting, upgrading facilities, and hiding gnomes throughout the space. Our hope is that the MRC Garden will become a calm, welcoming place where young people can take a break when they need one.
You can be an important part of this project! We are seeking donations of gnomes to bring our Gnomesville to life. Please drop any gnome donations off at the MRC. Contact Ms Calegari at calegari.natalee@trinity.wa.edu.au
Ms Natalee Calegari
Learning Support Teacher
Secondary Assistance Scheme
The Secondary Assistance Scheme is available for families in Years 7 to 12. If you hold a Centrelink Health Care Card, Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card or Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card, you may be eligible for up to $350 towards school expenses. Application forms are available from College Reception and close Thursday, 26 March 2026. For more information, please contact fees@trinity.wa.edu.au.
Mrs Shazia Vapiwalla
Accounts Receivable Officer
Class of 2026 Ball - Donation Requests
Five weeks to go!
"A Night in New York" | Bright Lights, Big Dreams
Thursday, 17 April 2026 | Gibney Hall
Thank you
The Ball Committee would like to give a big THANK YOU to the TC community that have kindly donated so far! Without support from the TC community, we wouldn’t be able to make the event a success.
In particular, we wish to thank:
| M Condo | Giancola Family |
| Murray Family | Erceg Family |
| Lohman Family | Lindquist Family |
| Bellis Family | Wall to Wall Carpets |
| Distefano Family | Taboni Family Carpet Court |
| Mammana Family | Versatile |
| Maclean Family | Mitre 10 Malaga |
| Jenkins Family |
With only five weeks to go, the Ball Committee would like to put a call out for additional donations (both financial, and by way of props and decorations).
Financial contributions
Direct financial donations can be made via the TC Online Store (under 'Fundraising & Donations').
Props and decorations
- Old cushions or cushion stuffing
- New York Yankees memorabilia
- Baseball related equipment; hats; shirts etc
- Garden benches
- Garden arbour
- Bamboo sheeting
- Ornamental lanterns; any size; black
- Large cardboard boxes; TV size or similar
- LED lights; any size
- Bunnings vouchers
- Cable ties
- Double sided tape
- Full soft drink bottles (1L & 2L): Sprite, Solo, and Coke
Girls' toiletries & boys' sprays
- Mini hairspray
- Dry shampoo
- Deodorant
- Band aids
- Bobby pins (blonde and brown)
- Cotton buds/cotton pads/nail files/safety pins
- Spoolies
- Feminine hygiene products
- Fashion tape
- Tiffany & Co perfume x2
All donations can be dropped off at Student Services for collection.
Thank you in advance for your generosity, and for displaying such #TCSpirit.
Thank you in advance,
2026 Ball Committee
Auxiliary News
Thank you to our TC families who were able to support another family in the recent Families for Others meal train – this small kind gesture was much appreciated and made life that little bit easier.
If you wish to be added to the list for future requests, please click the button below.
The next Auxiliary Committee meeting is this coming Monday 16 March, at 8.30am in the TC Staff Lounge (3rd Floor, Cultural Centre). All are welcome!
Dates for your diary:
Auxiliary Long Lunch - The Hall, Camfield - Friday, 1 May (tickets on sale, 9.00am, Wednesday 1 April)
Auxiliary Morning Tea - Gibney Hall, TC - Friday, 31July
Mrs Melanie Day
Auxiliary President
Road Closures
The pathway along the Causeway and Hay Street will be closed from 2 March to 3 April as part of the Water bank project.
Further Road Closures
WACA Re-Development Project Hale Street, East Perth
TEMPORARY FOOTPATH & LANE CLOSURE, SOUTH BOUND
Dates:
Hale St lane closure -11.03.2026, 12.03.2026 & 13.03.2026 between 7 AM and 5 PM Nelson Crescent lane and footpath closure -16.03.2026 between 7 AM and 5 PM
TCPC Tuition Fee Lottery
Sales close on 25 March
All current families are invited to participate in the 2026 TCPC Tuition Fee Lottery*! 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.
*Terms and Conditions apply.
Enrolments
Enrolment Interviews for 2028.
We are well underway with enrolment interviews for Year 4, Year 6 and Year 7 entry for 2028. Families with siblings currently at the College, as well as those who may know someone interested in joining our community, are encouraged to submit an online application as soon as possible. Places are limited, and early submission will help avoid disappointment.
Open Day & College Tours
We are excited to announce that our Open Day on 18 March and Group Tours on 6 May are now fully booked. Thank you to all families for your strong interest in attending.
If you were unable to secure a place, we encourage you to contact Brooke Hornbuckle at registrar@trinity.wa.edu.au to be added to our cancellation list. Should any places become available, we will notify families in the order enquiries are received. We look forward to welcoming you to the College soon.
Brooke Hornbuckle
Registrar
Upcoming College Tours
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
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:
ySafe Social Media Delay: Social Media Ban | 2025 FAQs
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.