You never cease to amaze me

At the Western Region Mary Quaine Choir Festival a Peer Principal approached me and asked, "Caz, what is that young boy's name?" and pointed towards Hamish Summerfield, I replied "that's the beautiful Hamish."

She went on to say, "Well, he has beautiful manners, he approached me at the Western Region Athletics Carnival, used my name and said hello" she continued        "and today he also approached me, used my name and said hello."

Today I took great pride in giving Hamish an MJR because that is exactly what Jesus would do. These are the values the Trinitarian community communicate to our students in the way we know, love and serve. These are the reasons why we hold our heads high and live our Vision,

To Know            To Love          To Serve

To know ourselves, each other, God and our world,

to love ourselves, each other, God and our world,

to serve ourselves, each other, God and our world. 

Hamish is one example of our Vision, there are so many, I hope you are as proud our our community as I am. 

Congratulations

On Wednesday 22 June, Stella, Olagoke, Dara and Timmy became citizens of Australia. We have been lucky enough to have this beautiful family as part of the Trinitarian community for two years and now they are citizens of Australia. Dara and Timmy's parents make a significant contribution to our community through their contribution to the medical profession. We thank them for sharing their gifts and talents with us and ask God's blessing on them and the boys. As a small token of our gratitude to this exceptional family, an Aussie hamper was presented to the boys at Open House today. And you guessed it, it contains the Aussie essentials, vegemite, lamingtons, and  zinc. Congratulations.

On Thursday 23 June the Trinity school choir travelled to Young to compete in the Western Region Mary Quaine Choir Festival. The students, under the guidance of Miss Donna Wade, blew everyone away with their Easter Halleluia. I would like to make special mention of Grace Metcalfe whose singing talent was particularly evident. I have no doubt that when Grace pursues a singing career we will all stand proud. Congratulations to the Trinity Choir who came runners up, an excellent achivement. 

On Saturday 25 June Marley Oakley will compete for a place in the National Aerobic Championships. We congratulate Marley on her achivements thus far and wish her well for Saturday. Yesterday I watched a video of Marley practising and I was exhausted just watching, GO MARLEY!!!!

Staffing

Next term Mrs Amelia Norton will join Team Trinity. Amelia will teach year 5/6 one day a week, enabling Miss Donna Wade to perform her Religious Education duties. Amelia will join us for our Professional Learnng Day on Monday 18 July. Amelia will teach 5/6 on Monday of each week. Welcome Amelia.

Mrs Ann Burns and Mrs Jo Birks will incease their hours of work as of next term. We are dellighted to be able to have them both with us five days a week until 1.30. Ann and Jo are crucial members of Team Trinity, and we are grateful of their expertise.

Former student

What a testament to our community that Angus Lenehan, a former student chose to complete his Riverview Service Week with Trinity. Angus has been particulary respectful to all members of our community, showing great initative and concern for what ever he was attending to. You are more than welcome to be part of our community at any time in the future Angus. 

Digii Social

We are one of ten schools in NSW to have implemented the Digii Social program and that is because we are dedicated to knowing loving and serving our students. We know this is a current challenge for families and are serving our students by providing the best possible environment for them to learn.  There are many programs that educate students in what to do and what not to do, Diggi Social provides a safe online environemt for students to apply these learnings. Please take a look at 

Next term there will be a new part in the newsletter that includes a very simple questions that you may like to use as a prompt for conversation with your children. 

Dates

As always please continue to use Compass as your point of reference for dates. Term four begins on Tuesday 19 July.

Leader Team Trinity

 Refugee Week:  20– 26^th June

Refugee Week promotes recognition and understanding of the positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society and creates a culture of welcome throughout the country. The aim of Refugee Week is to create better understanding between different communities and to encourage successful integration enabling refugees to live in safety and to continue making a valuable contribution to Australia.

The theme for Refugee Week this year is:

HEALING

This week, teachers have highlighted Refugee Week in their class lessons.

A Healing Prayer as we celebrate Refugee Week

Lord, No one is a stranger to you, and no one is ever far from your loving care In your kindness watch over refugees and asylum seekers, those separated from their loved ones, those who are lost, and those who have been exiled from their homes. Bring them safely to the place where they long to be and help us always to show your kindness to strangers and those in need. Amen

NAIDOC Week

Next week our students will celebrate NAIDOC Week with a Prayer Service led by K-2 followed by activities led by Year 6 Peer Support Leaders.

Altar Servers

Fr Lolesio is looking for Altar Servers for weekend masses at St. Anthony’s. A note will come out to families early next term seeking students who are interested in committing to a weekend where they may be able to help.

Thought of the Week

Mary Quinane Choir Competition

Yesterday, our Trinity School Choir performed at the Mary Quinane Choir Festival held in the Hennessy Hall. This year it was Trinity’s turn to host the event and Hennessy Catholic College supported us by providing the venue.

There were 6 schools represented on the day.

• Joseph’s Grenfell
• Mary’s, West Wyalong
• Patrick’s, Gundagai
• St Joseph’s, Boorowa
• Joseph’s, Adelong
• Trinity, Murrumburrah

Our guest judges were Stewart Bruce and Leigh Butt.

All school choirs were amazing. It was a very successful day with the following results:

• 1^st Place – St. Mary’s, West Wyalong
• 2^nd Place - Trinity, Murrumburrah
• 3^rd Place - St Joseph’s, Boorowa

The judges were suitably impressed with the level of talent and precision with which each choir performed.

A great day for our Western Region schools to come together and sing, especially since the competition has been dormant for two years due to Covid-19.

Yr 5/6 Open House

Congratulations to Year 5/6 on a wonderful Open House this morning - so much happening in the classroom!

Peer Support

Peer Support Week 8 – Making Choices

During Peer Support in Week 8, the students discussed and developed ways to be responsible. The activities reinforced the concept that being responsible is doing what we say we will do and to the best of our ability. Parents, help develop with your child 2-3 things they can do around the home to show they are responsible ie: feed the dog each night, set the table at 6.30pm each day.

Peer Support Week 9 – Doing My Best

In Peer Support this week the students were encouraged to attempt new and unfamiliar tasks by trying the best they can. The activity involved the Peer Support group being separated into 3 groups and rotating through 3 different tasks. The different tasks assisted the students to identify different strengths in each other and that everyone’s different strengths can be used to solve a problem or complete a task.

Discuss with your child their individual strengths and provide them with opportunities to utilise these strengths during the week. Remind them you will be proud of them in all situations if they always do their best.

Western Region Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to our Trinity Athletics Team who competed with great sportsmanship, despite the inclement weather, at the Western Region Carnival in Cootamundra last Thursday. Our team of 22 students performed well in both the Track and Field events and recorded some impressive times and distances, with many improving their Trinity Carnival performances.

Special thanks to Kirsty Edwards for conducting two Long Jump sessions allowing Mrs Doolan to supervise, encourage and ensure students were at their events. Many thanks to all the parents who provided photos, transport and support for our talented team of athletes.

Special congratulations to the following students who, through their impressive efforts and performances, earned themselves a place in the Western Region Team to compete at the Archdiocesan Carnival at the AIS in Canberra on Tuesday 23^rd August.

Somer Oldfield – 200m

Aidan Summerfied – Shot Put

Dakota Medley – 100m and 800m

Lana Sumich – 100m

Well done, Somer, Aidan, Dakota and Lana. Trinity wishes you both all the best for the Archdiocesan Carnival!

Julie Doolan

Week 8

Class Awards

Kinder/1/2: Bella Pollard, Ivy Corkhill

Year 3/4: Marlie Oakley, Claire Corkhill

Year 5/6: Somer Oldfield, Ryan Sumich

MJR Awards

Kinder/1/2: Monty Lucas, Parker Betts, Keeva Mottley

Year 3/4: Fletcher Betts, Ayeisha Atallah, Ben Pollard

Year 5/6: Grace Metcalfe, Jade Mottley, Spencer Betts, Charlie Jackson

Week 9

Class Awards

Kinder/1/2: Monty Lucas, Basil Russell

Year 3/4: Jack Gadd, Tilly Jackson

Year 5/6: Grace Metcalfe, Phoebe Bassingthwaighte, Michael Oakley

MJR Awards

Kinder/1/2: Poppy Lucas

Year 5/6: Hamish Summerfield

The Trinity Choir & Angus Lenehan

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.

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