THANKYOU NEWSLETTER

I am dedicating this newsletter to the many people who continue to support our beautiful school, I am very grateful. Thankyou to 

• the eight families who have written a review for our FACEBOOK page, your impact is far reaching.
• the nine families who have filled in our "Tell Them From Me" Survey, your feedback will help us in our next steps.
• the members of the Harden Evening View Club who invited me to share my understandings of change in education, your interest was refreshing.
• Ohana, Coopers Butchery and The Terracotta for selling raffle tickets for us, your commitment to Trinity is unlimited.
• Jackson's Bakery for supporting our fundraising in term three- watch this space.
• T & C Wreckers, Young, for donating the hub caps that will help create Kandinski art works for the Rotary Club.
• Rotary Club for providing the fence palings and the opportunity for our students to create a fence at the Harden Community Garden.
• the Betts and Edwards families for supplying and cutting up the wood for our raffle.
• Charlie Lucas, Jarrod Medley and Sam Lenehan for marking out the tracks for the Athletics Carnival.
• Simon Doolan for helping with equipment for the Athletics Carnival.
• Kirsty Summerfield and crew for serving at the make shift canteen on the day of the Athletics Carnival.
• Nette Donnelly for consistently coming to Trinity to read with our students.
• Jill Parker for making the banner that will help advertise events in the window of The Terracotta.
• Twin Town Times for coming to do a story on our budding farming community.
• Rhianna Burke for conducting the Rugby Union skill sessions, our students have absolutely loved it.
• Ali Betts and Bella Betts for helping prepare the garden for Open Day.

Thank you for your continued support of Trinity, each little bit helps build our community. 

I am currently on the look out for someone who would like to contribute to Trinity through their Chess skills, we have a few keen Chess players who would love some encouragement and guidance. Please contact Caz caz.perryman@cg.catholic.edu.au

Finally would you like to buy a chook feeder for $10? Please contact Leanne at our front office to pick one up?

Enjoy the long weekend.

Caz Perryman, 

Leader Team Trinity

Trinity Celebrates Our Feast Day

This week we celebrated Trinity Feast Day with a beautiful mass led by Mr Niddrie and Year 3/4 which was followed by an afternoon of activities learning about The Holy Trinity, led by Year 6 Peer Support Leaders. At the end of the day, we came together to share in the ‘Celebrating Trinity’ cupcakes before heading off for our long weekend with family and friends. Special thanks to Mrs Birks who kindly baked all the cupcakes for our students to enjoy, with the support of Mrs Cooper’s decorating skills.

Holy Trinity

This Sunday is Trinity Sunday or the Feast of the Holy Trinity, which takes place on the Sunday after Pentecost. Trinity Sunday celebrates our Christian belief that God is present in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we believe that God speaks to us and is with us in those three persons.

One way to explain this to children is through using the idea of an apple. This is how our Peer Support Leaders explained the Holy Trinity to their peers this week.

The Holy Trinity

If you cut an apple into pieces, you will see that there is a skin, flesh, and seeds.

The skin of the apple is like God the Father, protecting us.

The flesh of the apple is like God the Son, who became flesh.

The seeds of the apple are like God the Holy Spirit, because through his power we grow in faith.

The whole apple is like the Holy Trinity – three parts of God in one.

A Family Prayer

As we head into the Long Weekend. Stay safe, keep warm and enjoy the company of family and friends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10zMiqfWH_4

Thought of the Week

Yr 3/4 Open House

Congratulations Year 3/4 on a thoroughly entertaining Open House last Friday, so much happening in the classroom!

Peer Support

Week 6 – Respecting Others

Respect was the focus of the Peer Support session in Week 6. Through various activities the students identified what it means to have respect and discussed ways they can demonstrate respect for others. By completing a maze comprising of scenarios, the students needed to select the correct way to respond to a situation, progressing through the maze and reaching the ‘Certificate of Respect’.

Encourage your child to discuss with you different people they respect and why. It is important to remind them that although we may not always agree or get along with people, we still need to respect them.

Week 7 - Our Rights

In this week’s Peer Support session, the students looked at rights, how we as individuals have rights and so do other people. Activities reminded the students that although they may find themselves in difficult or awkward positions, they still need to remember to do the right thing.

Discuss with your child a situation you were in that was potentially difficult or awkward and explain the decision you made and why it was the right thing to do.

Trinity Athletics Carnival

It’s RED’S TIME TO SHINE

Students, staff, parents, grandparents and friends braved the cool conditions and gathered at Trinity last Thursday for our annual Athletics Carnival. The school grounds looked amazing with special thanks to Dave Menz for mowing and Charlie Lucas, Jarrod Medley and Sam Lenehan for marking out the track and field. Their dedication and commitment to ensuring the grounds were perfect is commendable and we thank these gentlemen for their continued support.

The day commenced with an official opening and team chants, which warmed the hearts and spirits of our competitors. All day the students participated with enthusiasm and great team spirit in each of their events.

Congratulations to the RED House proudly taking ownership of the winning house trophy after a day of friendly competition. BLUE House finished second to a very close third GOLD House. A special thank you to the House Captains, Year 6 Ministers and Year 5 Students who supported their teams. We thank our senior students for preparing the entertaining chants and for their amazing leadership. Well done to all our Trinity students for your extraordinary sportsmanship over the day.  

Once again parents and grandparents gave generously of their time to assist in many ways. The carnival would not have been possible without their support. Everyone’s combined efforts contributed to a very successful and enjoyable day. Special thanks to Kirsty Summerfield and Helen Stevenson who coordinated the BBQ and canteen, supported by the parent helpers who served delicious hot and cold food. Thanks to all who baked slices, biscuits and cakes which were appreciated with the hot cuppas. Thank you to the parents who assisted with the track and field events. The staff also are to be congratulated on their outstanding support and assistance. We had overwhelming support once again from Hennessy students who helped with field events and timekeeping. We are very lucky to have the support of our ex-students and greatly appreciate their efforts. A special mention to Mrs Jill Parker for her continued support of our carnivals at Trinity.

There were fantastic efforts put in by ALL our students at the carnival this year. What an exceptional group of students we have at Trinity! Every child was willing to participate in the cold weather and offer their peers support and encouragement.

Congratulations to our Athletics Champions for 2022:

Well done to our Encouragement Awards Winners!                                                                                                                                                             Infants:Keeva Mottley and Primary: Melanie Beal

Best of luck to all competitors who will be representing Trinity at the Western Region Athletics Carnival in Cootamundra next Thursday, 16th June.

Once again thanks to all for your support and for assisting to make our carnival a fun day.

Congratulations to the Mighty RED House!!!

Julie Doolan

Week 6

Class Awards

Kinder/1/2: Parker Betts, Bella Pollard

Year 3/4: Georgia Jackson, Ayeisha Atallah

Year 5/6: Jade Mottley

MJR Awards

Year 3/4: Jack Gadd, Tilly Jackson

Year 5/6: Phoebe Bassingthwaighte, Bella Betts, Michael Oakley, Spencer Betts, Hamish Summerfield

This year all students from K-6 have been given a Home Reading Log where they are to record their reading each night.

It has been great to see the number of ‘Reading Nights’ children have recorded in their home reading log.

Once children reach a reading goal of nights they are rewarded with a sticker for their book from Mrs Perryman.

Keep up the great reading!!

Trinity school community staff and friends would like to wish the following people a wonderful birthday.