Secondary School

Law Court Visit

In Year 9 Humanities we have been learning about our legal system and the function of our courts. This week our students were fortunate to visit the Francis Burt Law Centre where they were afforded the opportunity to participate in a range of community legal education activities including a mock trial and a tour of the Supreme Court.  Students also observed a live courtroom in session in the District and Magistrates Courts where they heard of evidence presented, sentencing and pleas from the accused.

The boys are to be commended on their exceptional behaviour and we look forward to the opportunity to apply their observations to our Humanities lessons next week.

Year 7 Welcome Social

Thursday afternoon was the first introduction to the Mercedes ladies in the Class of 2028 for the Year 7 cohort.  The afternoon was a wonderful opportunity for our boys to connect with their peers and the girls of Mercedes College to build positive relationships and create lasting memories.

Throughout the afternoon students engaged in a range of fun and exciting activities, including dancing, tug of war, games, and the great egg and spoon race. We were impressed with how well the boys interacted with one another and the girls, displaying kindness, respect, and empathy towards their peers.

We believe that this social event was a significant step towards building a strong sense of community and belonging amongst our students establishing solid foundations for the 6 year journey alongside Mercedes College. Creating a positive school culture is essential to our students' success, and events like the Year 7 Social are just one way in which we aim to achieve this goal. 

By encouraging positive interactions and relationships between our students, we hope to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that empowers our students to reach their full potential.

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. Applications must be lodged with the state government by the end of Term 1. 

For more information, please contact fees@trinity.wa.edu.au. 

Year 11 and 12 ATAR PE Studies Excursion to WAIS

Aden Thomson 12.7

On Wednesday, 29 March, the Year 11 and 12 PE Studies ATAR students were lucky enough to visit the West Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) High Performance Service Centre for an educational excursion. The focus of the day was on providing students with a practical understanding of the Exercise Physiology requirements involved with being an elite athlete, with an emphasis on key training, testing, and recovery methods.

We were greeted by Jen, a WAIS rowing athlete who provided a tour of the advanced sporting facilities at WAIS. Students learnt about technology such as altitude dorms used to give athletes an ‘extra 1%’ in their performance as well as giving us the opportunity to participate in wheelchair basketball and coordination tests. 

Students participated in VO2 Max tests, with two students from our group completing the test and others collecting data on the student’s maximal oxygen uptake and lactic acid production. 

A second test that we participated in was measuring how an athlete’s performance changes in hot and humid environments, with students exercising in an artificial heat room reaching 38 degrees and 80% humidity. 

A highlight for many students was the athlete recovery pools. We immersed ourselves in both an icy-cold pool and a hot pool and experienced firsthand the benefits it can have to recovering athletes in stimulating blood flow and reducing lactic acid.

We finished our day at WAIS with a presentation from one of WAIS’s performance dieticians who educated us on athlete nutrition, protein, and carbohydrate requirements as well as the role that supplements play in an elite athlete’s diet. 

Overall, the excursion was a valuable experience in providing Year 11 and 12 students with information applicable to their PE studies course as well as giving students a unique and up-close look at what it means to compete at such a high level. A special thanks to Mr Jenkin for providing us with this experience.

April 2023 Holiday Program

Revision, Exam Preparation and Skills Development

We have a number of courses running to assist students to achieve the best possible academic results in their first semester exams.

Christ Church Grammar School (Monday 10 - Friday 14 April)

• Essay Writing and Study Skills programs for years 7-12 (5 hours).
• Subject revision for years 7-10 students (10 hours).
• ATAR Revision and Exam preparation for students in years 11 and 12 (10 hours).

Hale School (Monday 17 - Friday 21 April)

• Essay Writing and Study Skills programs for years 7-12 (5 hours).
• Subject revision for years 7-10 students (10 hours).
• ATAR Revision and Exam preparation for students in years 11 and 12 (10 hours).

Trinity students are offered a 20% discount per subject.

Contact:  9342 2000 or visit our website Mastermind Australia.

2023 Ball: Midnight in Paris – A Million Dreams

Tickets are selling fast for the Year 12 Ball! Sales will remain open until Friday, 17 March, but we ask students to please purchase their tickets early. Click here to purchase the tickets. 

We again would like to acknowledge and thank the many people, families, and businesses who have generously supported us over the past few weeks. The Wish List has since been updated as the teams continue to work hard on their installations. Any donations - large or small - are appreciated, and can be left at Student Services. The following items are currently in high demand:

• Bunnings Vouchers 
• Gaffer tape (20x rolls)
• Paint (White undercoat)
• Paint brushes, trays, drop sheets
• Glue and masking tape 
• Parisian café style tables & chairs (to loan)  

Cash Donations

Another way parents can support this year’s Ball is by providing a cash donation which we will use for our more expensive items.  To donate, please click below:

All cash donations of $100 or more will be acknowledged in the newsletter. A big thank you to the below individuals, families and sponsors who have already provided significant donations and contributions:

• A Chapman 
• A Townsend
• Brendan Maine
• Brian Gillespie
• Cameleon Coating & Paint Manufacturers
• C. James
• Discus Print & Signage
• Bellouard Family
• Gavalas Family
• Gullini Family
• Main Road
• Murphy Family
• Myaree Carpet Court
• N. Boska
• O’Driscoll Family
• R. Hopkins
• S Rodrigues
• Tana Family
• TC Auxiliary
• TC Parent Council
• TOBA
• T. Thomas
• Zinni Family

Sponsor: Brightside Live

We will be looking for volunteers for the April school holidays, so please keep an eye out for the ‘Sign Up Register’ in the next few weeks. 

If you can help or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:

• Natalie Turner: natalie.turner@ltfs.com.au or 0402 347 841
• Rachel Davies: scottrachel47@hotmail.com or 0419 040 056

Thank you for helping us make ‘A Million Dreams’ a reality for our boys!