What a sensational performance we had last week at the Mechanics Institute. The Wizard of Oz was mind blowing. The Assistant Director, Mr Tony Bracken, joined us on Thursday night for the performance and commented on the enthusiasm, joy and skill level of all students. I couldn't agree more. Not having had the privilege of being part of a Trinity musical, I was so pleasantly surprised at the attention to detail and organisation of the whole production. Congratulations to Miss Donna Wade for her leadership.

Of course the community of Trinity significantly supported the musical in so many ways. Thank you to the following people who contributed to the musical, your individual and collective contribution made a significant difference to our students and wider community:

Carlie Oates, Katie Johnson, Jasmine Barakat, Kristy Davison, Penny Lucas, Fiona Bass, Karina Lenehan, Melissa Oldfield, Jodie Beavis, Kirsty Edwards, Ali Betts, Bernie Corkhill, Boyd Corkhill, Jo Birks, Ann Burns, Skye Regan, Stewart Edwards, Jon Bass, Emily Lenehan, Emma Miller, Maddie Miller, Maddy Manwaring, Vanessa Irving and Katie Johnson.

The campers have had a sensational time away and no doubt will have many stories to share with you. On Monday we will publish a special edition Camp Newsletter- please look out for it.

Report Writing is an integral part of the Teaching and Learning cycle and at the end of Semester One and Semester Two, teachers provide parents and carers with a written report. This report uses a five point scale to indicate a child's level of achievement. The NSW Syllabus states what students at each stage are expected to learn. The A-E grade scale describes how well students achieve. The allocation of grades is a wholistic judgement on a range of assessment information, up to that point in time. A teacher's professional judgement remains central to this process. No one assessment piece, is indicative of a child's achievement. Reports will be on Compass on Friday 9 December and optional parent teacher interviews can be from Monday 12 December to Wednesday 14 December.

SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER- Our Community Christmas Carols will be a wonderful celebration of Christmas, with performances from many of our locals and a visit from, you know who. Fairy floss, popcorn and slushies will be avaialbe to purchase on the night and the Christmas lights will be something to look forward to.  Please bring a rug to sit on, alternatively if you would like to book a picnic table, please email me directly. caz.perryman@cg.catholic.edu.au. There are 12 tables that could seat approximately 8 people. 

At this time of the year I am putting a significant amount of time and energy into future planning. One area of concern for me is the newsletter. The resources the newsletter takes up are significant and if there are more efficient ways to meet the needs of our community apart from a newsletter I would like address that. Currently 35% of people who receive the newsletter open it. This could indicate a number of things; the newsletter is unnecessary, the newsletter is not what readers need, the newsletter is not easy to access......Today I am sending out a questionnaire to help make informed decision regrading the newsletter. Please fill it out and ask one other parent to do the same, this will help me make an informed decision for 2023. 

Congratulations to Pip and Ed Fernon who are expecting their fourth child next year. A little brother or sister for Xavier, Lachie and Toby. We look forward to welcoming another Fernon into our community.

God bless,

Caz Perryman - Leader Team Trinity

Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal

We are starting to see some items come into the office for our annual Christmas Appeal. Thank you to our school community for these donations. Our Mini Vinnies team encourage each family to try their best to send in 1-3 items for this very important initiative.

This is an opportunity for staff, students, families, and our local community to get involved and make this Christmas a time to renew HOPE for so many.

Advent

During the First Week of Advent, we watch and pray, awaiting the Lord’s coming. The season of Advent reminds us that we can look forward to and prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas. It is a season of so many things: of expectation, reflection, hope and trust. We must wait, and Advent reminds us that we are waiting for God. How strange it is to think that in a way God also waits. He always waits for us to come to him for he never forces himself on us, and when we do come to him, he is delighted and will give us many graces.

This week, we recall the HOPE we have in Christ. The prophets of Israel all spoke of the coming of Christ, of how a saviour would be born, a king in the line of David. They spoke of how he would rule the world wisely and bless all nations.

Graduation Mass

Graduation Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church, followed by a special Graduation Dinner at Trinity on Friday, 11^th December at 6pm. We will formally farewell our Year 6 students at their Graduation Mass. Further details will be sent out closer to the date.

Calendar Dates in RE

 Thought for the Week

Wishing everybody a wonderful week

God Bless

Donna Wade

Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will take part in the 2023 National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) from Wednesday 15 March to Monday 27 March 2023.
This is the first year NAPLAN will be held in March, having previously taken place in May. This change was made so school systems would have access to results earlier in the school year, so they can be used to inform teaching and learning plans for the remainder of the year.
NAPLAN is a nationwide measure which helps parents, teachers, schools, education authorities, governments and the broader community see how well young Australians are developing the literacy and numeracy skills that provide the critical foundation for other learning, and for their productive and rewarding participation in the community.
NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students are already learning at school. On its own, NAPLAN is not a test that can be studied for, and students are not expected to do so.
NAPLAN is just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process – it does not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance; however, students and parents may use individual results to discuss progress with teachers.
Students and parents wishing to familiarise themselves with NAPLAN can visit the public demonstration site on the NAP website. Some past NAPLAN papers are also available.

Test window
NAPLAN tests need to be taken in a specific order.
The NAPLAN test window is 9 days, from Wednesday 15 March to Monday 27 March.
Click here to ee the full test timetable.

Parent information brochures
Your questions answered on NAPLAN, and what it means for your child.
Click here to view NAPLAN information brochure for parents and carers.

Basketball

This term the students are undertaking basketball sessions from Pete at NSW Ausssie Hoops Baskerball, to learn about the sport and improve their skills. From all reports, the students are loving these sessions. 

School Swimming Program

The dates are listed below for our School Swimming Program for this term. Students will need to bring their swimmers/rashi, towel and sunscreen in a bag on each of these days.

Week 7

MJR Awards

Kinder/1/2: Parker Betts, Poppy Medley, Monty Lucas, Ivy Corkhill, Henry Johnson, Bella Pollard, Keeva Mottley

Year 3/4: Marlie Oakley, Toby Stevenson, Ayeisha Atallah, Fletcher Betts, Harry Edwards, Ruby Lucas, Tilly Jackson, Georgia Jackson, Lana Sumich, Jack Gadd, Ben Pollard, Dakota Medley, Timmy Olotu, Claire Corkhill, Lawrence Johnson, Zoe Miller

Year 5/6: Billy Corkhill, Ryan Sumich, Phoebe Bassingthwaighte, Hamish Summerfield, Aidan Summerfield, Raph Summerfield, Bella Betts, Spencer Betts, Charlie Jackson, Melanie Beal, Zoe Lenehan, Bea Lucas, Somer Oldfield, Shannon Kerrison, Jade Mottley, Grace Metcalfe, Dara Olotu, Michael Oakley, Thomas Edwards

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

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!!