Principal's Message

Pink Sock Day

As part of our scheduled PSA fixture against Aquinas College this week, Trinity College will host 'Pink Sock Day' in support of the McGrath Foundation. This special event will see our respective College 1st Teams wearing pink socks for their particular fixtures at Waterford on Saturday morning. Just prior to the commencement of each game, the boys will be given an opportunity to present a flower to an inspirational woman in their lives. The various coaches, managers, and even the College Principal will also be sporting bright pink shirts in support of the day, and other visuals and events will add colour in highlighting the significance of the day. 

Pink is symbolic of respect for women. Our day seeks to increase awareness of women's health and encourages a commitment to women's welfare and safety. Following on from our International Women's Day Breakfast, our Mother's Day Mass, our various presentations on Consent and Respect, and the consistent focus on these issues within our various Formation Programs, our Pink Sock Day is yet another reminder to all of our young men to be mindful of such matters and, most importantly, to be respectful of all women in all contexts. 

Through Pink Sock Day, the College looks to support women's health, focusing on our mothers and all the women who continually encourage and nurture us through school, work and life in general. It also presents another important 'teachable moments', whereby we can discuss and encourage our young men to demonstrate a greater awareness and appreciation towards women's health and welfare matters. In a practical sense, the day allows us to raise important funds to assist the McGrath Foundation in their important work to place Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia. This is an exceptional cause that I know has affected many families within our own College community.

This will be our eighth annual celebration of our Trinity Pink Sock Day, and it continues the wonderful legacy created by former Head Prefect Lochie Taylor (Class of 2016). In addition to the money raised through the boys wearing their pink socks, other fundraising activities have been organised, and various raffles have been held throughout the College this week. They will be available on the day. 

We respectfully ask all family and friends to continue to generously support this fantastic initiative and assist the College in reaching our goal of providing much-needed funds to the McGrath Foundation and raising awareness and expectations amongst our boys.

We look forward to another memorable day and encourage anyone attending to wear a splash of pink. Together we can make a difference! 

Live Jesus in our hearts.

Mr. Darren O'Neill 

Principal