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Another amazing week at Trinity.
- All students participated in St Patrick’s Day experiences lead by our Year Six leaders.
- Years Three to Six participated in a live 45min virtual classroom to educate them in how to be an upstander.
- Years Three and Four are well on the way to publishing a guide to the writing cycle.
- Many of our students received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Wednesday evening. Congratulations to these students and I look forward to seeing them on Sunday morning at Mass when they will receive the Sacrament of Eucharist for the first time.
- Our Infants students have been discovering the most efficient strategies to work out how many chimneys a variety of different houses have, and of course...
With Covid restrictions lifting and the theme for Term Three being Journeying Together in HOPE, what better way to celebrate the Trinity community than with the presentation of the musical 'The Wizard of Oz'. We will be seeking the involvement of the community for this fantastic event, so please watch this space.
THANKYOU
A very warm thankyou to the many parents who joined us today for our annual Cross Country. We have so much to celebrate and share as a community, without each of your warm smiles, your helping hands and your dedication to building our community, we would not be the beautiful community we are. God bless each of you.
BEK AND KELLY’S OFFICE
This year we have Rebekah Sheeley and Kelly Scott working at Trinity every week. Rebekah is our Student and Family Counsellor and works all day every Wednesday. Kelly is our Student Welfare Officer and works half a day every Tuesday.
As part of the pastoral care program for students, Trinity has access to the counselling service provided by Catholic Care Canberra & Goulburn. There is no fee to access this service.
Bek’s role is to focus on the emotional, social and educational well-being of the students. She welcomes contact with students who are having difficulty with some part of their life. The challenge does not have to be a big one. Some concerns include: anger, anxiety, behavioural problems, depression, eating challenges, family breakdown and conflict, grief and loss, learning and educational challenges, parenting challenges, peer and other social relationships, school avoidance, stress and study skills.
Student and Family Counsellors subscribe to a set of professional ethics that include duty of care and respect for the individual rights to privacy and confidentiality. The counsellors’ obligation is to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and confidentiality of the student they are working with. All counsellors are mandated to report any disclosure or sign of abuse (including self-harm) or neglect to Child Protection Services. Outside of our mandated requirements, all counselling sessions are confidential, and the details will not be discussed with other parties unless written consent is given by the client.
Kelly is our Student Welfare Officer. As the name suggests, Kelly’s role is to support the well being and welfare of all students. Kelly can work with groups of students or with individuals. There are a plethora of resources at Trinity that Kelly has access to, to enable students to develop the necessary social and emotional skills to navigate the complexities of family, and friends. We are excited to have Kelly join our team.
Bek and Kelly’s skills complement one another beautifully for the health and wellbeing of our students. They will be sharing a common space, that has been specifically set up for the type of learning and experiences they both provide. Please do not hesitate to contact Bek or Kelly on Kelly.Scott@cg.catholic.edu.au or Rebekah.Shelley@cg.catholic.edu.au
READ, READ, READ.
The 2021 Trinity Rocket has been launched with great success by Mrs Doolan and students in the library. Some of the fabulous initiatives that occur in the library are:
Milk and bookies- students come to the library during lunch time to share with a partner the book they are reading, whilst drinking some yummy chocolate milk, thanks Mrs Doolan. I joined the students today and learnt that Hamish S likes short stories and has discovered how to find out when a book is published, Jemima likes to read guidebooks and doesn’t recommend I play Minecraft without reading one of the Minecraft guides and Melanie loves fantasy, especially Mulan.
45seconds of fame- students have been promoting a book in 45 seconds only, they have all been working on different public speaking skills, a big challenge is to present without saying um. Next week they will begin using the app, Speak Pipe to record their 45 seconds of fame. These will then be shared with other students and eventually with families. So look out for the 45 seconds of fame, coming soon.
Our Minister for the Library spends her lunch time every Wednesday reading stories to infants’ students and they love it. Great job Sammy, she may be our next Noni Hazlehurst.
All these strategies have been implemented to encourage a love of literature and the proof is in the pudding, as they say. There has been a significant increase in the borrowing of books, particularly in the higher grades. Thank you, Mrs Doolan, for your love of literature is infectious.
Who Am I? (Just for Community Fun, open to everyone)
Last weeks Who Am I? was Fiona Bassingthwaighte.
The winner of the Mufti and Milkshake voucher was Somer Oldfield.
So far, we have Stevie, Phoebe, Somer and myself heading to Terracotta in the last week of term. I wonder who else will be joining us?
This week’s Who Am I?
MRS PERRYMAN’S HIGHLIGHT FOR THE WEEK
Henry in Kindergarten came to the Front Office during his library lesson and asked if he could have a copy of the piece of paper he had in his hand. When the photocopier had finished, his utter amazement at what the photocopier had done was priceless.
He said to Mrs Davis “It’s the same.”
“Yes,” she replied, “it is.”
“It’s the same,” he repeated.
“Yes,” she replied, “it is the same, that’s what the photocopier does.”
God bless each of you and enjoy the weekend.
Caz Perryman
Acting Principal
St. Patricks Day Mufti Day
This week our Year 6 Mini Vinnies team organised and led a fabulous fundraising day for Project Compassion with the theme of St. Patrick.
St. Patricks Day is celebrated all around the world on March 17th. St. Patrick was a brave man who returned to Ireland, where he had been kept slave, to help convert the people of Ireland to Christianity. According to legend, he drove away the snakes of Ireland and used the Shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.
The day included team relays with a St. Patrick themed ‘twist’ which included:
- Dress the Leprechaun Race
- Rob the Pot of Gold
- Rainbow Relay
- Shamrock Treasure Hunt
After the relays, our Mini Vinnies team held a mini fete with activities which included:
- Toss the coin into the Leprechaun Hat.
- Pin the hat on the Leprechaun.
- Guess the gold in the jar.
- Green goodies stall (jellies, cupcakes, rainbow treats).
- Find the Shamrock Treasure Hunt
- Closest to the Hat Coin Roll
- Find the Buried Coins – Paddle Pop Challenge.
A great day was enjoyed by all. The Mini Vinnies team set a goal to raise $80 for CARITAS and were delighted to find that they DOUBLED their goal, raising an amazing $160.75.
A highlight of the afternoon was when Miss Fitz (who won the guess the gold competition) shared her gold with the entire school.
Special thanks to our Year 6 leaders who diligently and successfully organised this day and had the initiative to create such amazing activities as well as prepare a load of tasty green goodies for the stall.
Year 6 and Trinity wish to thank everyone for supporting our school CARITAS fund-raising for LENT.
Retreat Day
Last Monday our First Communion and Reconciliation children participated in a retreat day held at St. Anthony’s church. The children participated in activities and reflection during the sessions including creating a Stained Glass Holder for their special Sacramental candles, sharing in discussions and prayer and participating in reflection.
The objectives of the Retreat day were to:
- understand what it means to Examine your Conscience,
- understand how sacred the Holy Eucharist is and how we would want to be free of mortal sin when we receive the Eucharist.
- understand that Jesus showed love to others and we are invited and encouraged to try to show God’s love to those we meet.
The children enjoyed a wonderful day of sharing with their friends.
Special thanks to Mrs Doolan for leading the day and Trinity staff and Father Lolesio for their support.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Night
On Wednesday night the children received the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Anthony’s Church. This was a beautiful time to become closer to Jesus and to share in this special Sacrament with families, friends and parishioners.
Sacrament of First Eucharist
Sacrament of First Eucharist
Sunday 21st March 10.30am at St. Anthony’s Church
The Sacrament of First Eucharist mass will be held this Sunday 21st March at St. Anthony’s Church at 10.30am. We ask families and friends from Trinity to join us in praying for the children receiving this special Sacrament. Thank you to the children who have volunteered to sing in the choir on the day. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Year 3/4 candidates and the choir are asked to meet Mrs Doolan and Miss Wade at 10:15am.
Harmony Week
This week Australia recognises Harmony Week. Harmony Week recognises Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
Click on the link below to listen to a Harmony Week message from His Excellency General, David Hurley.
https://www.harmony.gov.au/stories/story?storyId=129
Trinity will be celebrating a whole school mass next Thursday with the theme of Multicultural Awareness.
Altar Server Roster for St. Anthony’s Sunday Masses
March |
21.3.21 |
Sophie and Poppy |
28.3.21 |
Talia and Jaslyn |
Fifth Sunday of Lent – 21st March
During Week 5 of Lent, we meet Halima.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COco7Om1Xxc
Halima is raising two children in a Bangladeshi refugee camp while caring for her mother, who has a disability. A Caritas Australia-supported program helped her with a shelter, cooking equipment and hygiene training. Halima now earns a small income as a trainer, helping to maintain the health and cleanliness of her community.
Please donate to Project Compassion 2021 to so this transformational program can continue to empower vulnerable women, men and children, and strengthen the communities around them.
https://lent.caritas.org.au/week-5
You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.
Thought of the Week
Wishing everybody a wonderful week.
God bless,
Donna Wade
Year 3/4 Science
In Year 3/4 we have been exploring states of matter with Mr Niddrie this term. After identifying the three states of matter and some of the causes for changes, students investigated the fastest way to melt chocolate before using this data to guide their decisions this week.
Year 3/4 used their understanding of solids, liquids and gases to identify and explain the changes to chocolate as it is melted in the microwave before pouring it into their hand-made mould, decorating it and placing it somewhere they believed would cool it.
We cannot wait to design our packaging for our hand-crafted chocolates using environmentally sustainable and Fairtrade practices.
Cross Country
We held our annual Cross Country at Trinity today. Congratulations to RED house on winning the 2021 Cross Country, closley followed by Gold house and then Blue. Well done to all children for their efforts in this event.
Thank you to all parents, grandparents and community members for supporting the children. Congratulations to all students for their sportsmanship and team spirit.
Trinity’s Cross Country Champions for 2021 are:
Kinder Girl: Isabella Pollard
Kinder Boy: Henry Johnson
Year One Girl: Ivy Corkhill
7 Years Girl: Lana Sumich
8 Years Boy: Harry Edwards
8 Years Girl: Dakota Medley
9 Years Boy: Hamish Summerfield
9 Years Girl: Claire Corkhill
10 Years Boy: Ryan Sumich
10 Year Girl: Somer Oldfield
11 Years Boy: Charlie Jackson
11 Years Girl: Bea Lucas
12 Years Boy: Riley Jackson
12 Years Girl: Talia McKay
Trinity All-stars
This week we introduce a new column in the newsletter. This column is an opportunity for Trinity to recognise and highlight achievements of students from our school community.
Name: Jemima Mergard
Age: 11
Class: Year 6
Interests: Ballet, art and soccer.
Achievements: This week Jemima was excited to obtain her first pointe shoes for Ballet, which she has been working toward for the past nine years. Jemima had to be fully assessed and cleared by a physio before she could even make a booking to be fitted!
Jemima is super excited and proud of this achievement.
Archdiocesan Trials
Please check the C & G sport website and the Facebook page for information about upcoming events including winter trials for netball, rugby league, hockey and touch football.
If any parent/guardian needs support with this, please contact Miss Wade.
Thank you for your support of sport at Trinity.
Miss Wade
TRINITY SPORT NEWS
Sports Calendar
EVENT |
DATE |
WR Athletics Carnival in Tumut |
Postponed until further notice |
Tennis for Whole School Sport Commences |
TBA |
Please check the C & G sport website and the Facebook page for information about upcoming events https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/calendar
Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Sport Website
https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/
Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Face Book Page
https://www.facebook.com/Archdiocese-of-Canberra-and-Goulburn-Sport-157771258234621/
Thank you for your continued support of sport at Trinity.
Miss Wade
Class Awards
Kinder/1/2: Ivy Corkhill, Toby Stevenson
Year 3/4: Somer Oldfield, Lawrence Johnson
Year 5/6: Dara Olotu, Jemima Mergard
MJR Awards
Kinder/1/2: Digby Clark, Toby Stevenson, Henry Johnson, Isabella Pollard
Year 3/4: Spencer Betts, Ben Pollard
Year 5/6: Ryan Sumich, Billy Corkhill, Michael Oakley, Riley Jackson, Tom Bassingthwaighte, Archie Quinn, Angus Oldfield, Talia McKay, Jemima Mergard, Jaslyn Killick, Samantha Daken, Willow Stevenson
Trinity school community staff and friends would like to wish the following people a wonderful birthday this week:
Name |
Date |
Michael Oakley |
15th March |
Zoe Lenehan |
15th March |
Mrs Bear |
17th March |
Harry Edwards |
20th March |
DATE |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
START TIME |
Tuesday 13 December |
Nativity Play Performance |
Trinity |
12.30pm |
Wednesday 14 December |
Year 6 Big Day Out |
Wagga |
All day |
Thursday 15 December |
Last day of Term 4 |
Trinity |
3.10pm |
Wednesday 1 February 2023 |
First day of Term 1 |
Trinity |
9am |