In The Spirit

Principal's Message

College Communications

I regularly refer to the importance of the school and the home enjoying a positive and meaningful partnership that promotes regular, respectful and open communication – a partnership centred on each student's care, interests, and formation. Correspondence from families to staff and vice versa is crucial as we share the same hopes and aspirations for the boys at Trinity College. In emphasising this theme, I wanted to focus on specific aspects of our College communications that seek to enhance this vital relationship. 

 

 

College Website

 

Our College Website is the central hub for sourcing important information and various school policies. The website also houses a variety of news, events and publications, different video inserts, and a reference to our history, governance and TC Spirit. It also has copies of important College documents such as the College Strategic Plan, annual School Improvement Plans and School Performance Review documents. 

 

 

SEQTA

 

While Trinity provides effective telephone and email systems through which Family/College communications can occur, SEQTA is predominantly used as the medium where vital information is being distributed. This is particularly true of various "Year Cohort Letters' that provide specific information related to cohorts/teams/groups within the College. SEQTA also allows parents and students to access select aspects of the College Learning Management Platform. This will enable Students and Families to continually refer to current assessment schedules and weekly lesson plans and track individual student progress in each Subject or Course. Given the likely effect of high caseloads for COVID-19, the likelihood of some students being required to work from home and follow set work available through SEQTA is high.

 

Specific notifications are also sent through SEQTA to students and families when assessments are marked and finalised. Similarly, pastoral, behavioural and academic messages are shared similarly. In addition, all Academic Student Reports are delivered via this online platform, and current performance data within respective subjects will be available. This is an area of communication that is continually expanding. I strongly encourage all families to familiarise themselves with the various functions available in SEQTA and to access the information provided regularly. 

 

SEQTA - How to guide

 

Parent Information Carousel Evening

 

The various Parent Information Evenings are another way this partnership can be strengthened. They present essential information about course details, career pathways, student formation programs and student well-being initiatives. Our recent Parent Information Carousel Evening was an example of the College adopting a format that allowed parents to select the sessions they felt most applicable to their needs and their son's needs—the 2023 Parent Information Night allowed parents to choose from various sessions covering topics such as The Resilience Project, Social Media and Digital Well-being, ySafe, SEQTA Basics, Home Learning, Year cohort information and much more. This carousel-type format allows parents to select sessions that they feel are most applicable to their needs and their son's needs and are available to view and then review, if necessary, at any time. Copies of the information from the respective Information Evenings can be accessed on the College website.

 

Trinity College Website

 

Likewise, our Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews (PTSI) are scheduled for either side of the holiday breaks for Term 1 and Term 2. Specific details about these interviews, how they will be conducted, and the process for booking individual appointments will be provided in the coming weeks. Once again, important and specific information about student progress is shared on such occasions.

 

Social Media

 

The College's social media channels are another great way to stay up to date with what is happening in the day-to-day life of the College. The Facebook page provides timely reminders of important College events. 

 

Trinity College Facebook

 

Other social media channels that the College utilises are:

As previously stated, effective and timely communication is essential if positive Family/College Partnerships are to continue for the benefit of the students. The College will strive to continue to do well in this area, and I thank families for their continued support. Once again, I refer to the importance of the school and the home enjoying a positive and meaningful partnership that promotes regular, respectful and open communication. With this in mind, I remind all families to be mindful of the Parent Code of Conduct when communicating with staff and other college community members. 

 

Policies & Procedures

 

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