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I find it very difficult not to share my enthusiasm and love for the Trinity community, so
hello, hello, hello, I hope the term has started as well for you as it has for me. If it hasn’t please make an appointment to see me so we can talk through whatever needs of yours are not being met.
TEAMING UP IN TERM TWO-you may recall me introducing this phrase last term, we really want to build the team aspect of Trinity, we are undoubtedly TEAM TRINTTY, and we are ready to advertise it to the community. So here are a few of our initiatives for this term:
TEAMING UP WITH BUNYIP: Last Wednesday four year five students and I went to Bunyip with a dual purpose; for our year fives to begin their action research project about the purpose and audience of text and for our Bunyip friends to get to know our senior students. It was a very proud moment for me, our community would be proud.
TEAMING UP WITH STEPH COOKE: Today Steph Cooke visited to be part of the second sitting of Parliament at Trinity. Our senior students delivered their Ministerial reports with clarity and concision. Ms Cooke addressed our students and shared her insights into leadership. We look forward to her visiting us again in 2021.
TEAMING UP WITH TERRACOTTA: This coming Monday will be the first day that Mrs Lucas will take a group of students to the Terracotta to read the novel, The Boy and the Spy. If your child would like to join and you have not sent in your permission note please contact penny.lucas@cg.catholic.edu.au before Monday afternoon.
TEAMING UP WITH PARENTS: If your WWCC is not up to date, please update it online and send your paper work to Leanne so she can verify your number. This will enable you to be in the classroom, help at events and be part of TEAMING UP. Alternatively, if you do not have a WWCC please apply at https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application so you can come in and support learning at Trinity.
TEAMING UP WITH PEER SUPPORT: Next week our senior students will be trained in the peer support program. This is a significant highlight of Trinity, our students are well equipped to play with all students, there are no limitations to who they can play with because we upskill them in social play. Being on playground duty at Trinity is a pleasure, students play with one another, negotiate, include all ages in any game and modify to suit.
REMINDER: We hope to see all our mum’s and grandmothers at Trinity on Thursday May 6th from 8:15am for warm croissants, fruit salad, tea and coffee. This will be followed by the K-2 open House at 9:30am.
WHO AM I?
Last weeks WHO AM I? was Harry Edwards and Fletcher Betts.
The winner of the Mufti and Milkshake voucher was Charlie Jackson.
Can you guess who this is?? Don't forget to put your entry in the box at the front desk.
THANKYOU to..
Parents who send their children to school every day.
Parents who have nominated for the Community Council.
Parents who ask questions.
Parishioners who continually pray for us.
Hilltops Council for the path that will help keep our students safe.
Grandparents who support our community so beautifully.
Bus drivers who take our students home safely everyday.
Delivery drivers who deliver what is needed for our student’s learning.
Cleaners who clean the toilets every day.
Staff who work tirelessly every day because they love our students.
My door is always open for you,
Caz Perryman
Leader of “TEAM TRINITY”
Catholic Schools Week
Next week, our Archdiocese will celebrate Catholic Schools Week. This year we celebrate 200 Years of Catholic Education in Australia, therefore the theme for our Archdiocesan campaign is an adaptation of the national theme chosen for the anniversary celebrations ‘Faith in the Future’ with the addition of Archbishop Christopher’s focus on ‘Hope’.
The theme reflects the core purpose of Catholic education to form students in their faith and to provide an education that enables our students to make a meaningful contribution to the world. The theme reflects our commitment to build on the great work of those who have come before us and to provide a Catholic education for future generations in a world that is rapidly changing and poses new challenges for Catholic school communities. We look to the future with faith and hope that we can face these challenges and continue to build on and strengthen our mission of Catholic Education.
Our Trinity school theme for 2021 is ‘Journeying Together in FAITH, HOPE and LOVE.’ This theme appropriately connects to the Archdiocesan theme. Last term at Trinity we focussed on unpacking the concept of LOVE, this term we are focussing on the concept of FAITH, next term we will dedicate the term to the concept of HOPE.
Click on the link below to read the first edition of ‘Faith in the Future’ highlighting stories and coverage of the Bicentenary of Catholic education in Australia.
https://200years.catholic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CE200-FITF-Magazine-E1.pdf
Sacrament of Confirmation
We continue to keep our Year 5/6 Confirmation candidates in our prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this term.
Preparation Sessions |
Wednesday evenings at 5:00pm 21st, 28th of April and 5th, 12th May |
Retreat Day |
Thursday 20th May at St. Anthony’s Church 9.00am |
Confirmation Mass |
Sunday 23rd May St. Anthony’s Church 9.00am |
Commemorating the ANZACS
Last Sunday, a large number of our students and parents met together to participate in the ANZAC Day March to commemorate this day of Remembrance. Following the march, our Prime Ministers, Talia McKay and Riley Jackson, represented our school at the Light Horse ceremony in Murrumburrah. They proudly delivered a reading and shared some of the poems the Year 5/6 students had prepared in class. This ceremony was well represented by many of our students and parents. We thank these families for their support.
Altar Server Roster for St. Anthony’s Sunday Masses
May |
2.5.21 |
Zoe and Jaslyn |
Thought of the Week
Our Year 6 Ministers led the first Parliament for Term Two today in the school hall. We were very fortunate to have a special guest at our Parliament today – Ms Steph Cooke (MP)
Ms Cooke was extremely impressed with the way in which the students conducted themselves during Parliament and was super impressed with the Year 6 Minister speeches as they were “varied and inclusive of all the school community.”
At the conclusion of the minister speeches, Ms Cooke addressed the students and some of their prepared questions related to Leadership, which they had sent through to Ms Cooke prior to today.
Some of the questions the children had posed were:
- What do you believe are three main qualities you need to be a successful leader? (Talia McKay)
- What decision-making did you go through to become involved in Government? (Sammy Daken)
- How do you deal with conflicts in your role? (Tom Bass)
- What motivates you to be involved in politics? (Jemima)
- If any of us were interested in becoming involved in a Leadership role in the future, what would you suggest we could do to help us prepare for this? (Archie)
- What do you feel has been your most successful or rewarding event/experience in leadership? (Riley)
There were 14 questions in total, where Ms Cooke impressed the audience with the quality of her answers.
The children gained so much from their time with Ms Cooke today and came away from Parliament with a greater understanding of the need of good leadership in every community. Our leaders are well on the way to achieving their goals in this area. The children are now focussing on designing a poster with the three qualities Ms Cooke described as her most important:
- LISTEN - Be a good listener and be prepared to listen.
- WORK HARD – Everything in life requires a work ethic – nothing ‘just happens’, you need to put your hand up and have a go and ‘make things happen’.
- BE KIND – absolutely the most important value is kindness to all. Treat people fairly and with respect in order to earn respect.
Ms Cooke concluded with the statement that one of most rewarding aspects of her role is visiting schools and speaking with students like she had the opportunity to do today at Trinity.
Our school community thank Ms Cooke for giving up her time to be part of our school Parliament.
Upon returning to class, Miss Wade asked her students what the main message from Ms Cooke was:
Every question matters – there’s no such thing as a dumb question (Tom Bass)
Listening is a skill and we should use it – (Bea Lucas)
If you are kind, you are already a leader (Sammy Daken)
If you get given an opportunity in life – take it! (Talia McKay)
Doing something small could change somebody’s life (Jaslyn Killick)
Always ask questions (Aidan Summerfield)
Always take an opportunity to talk in front of somebody – whether it is one person or a hundred (Riley)
Even the smallest thing you do can make a big difference to the next person (Ryan)
Even the smallest person can change the cause of the future (Michael)
If you are going to say something – say it with kindness (Charlie)
Everyone is a leader in their own way (Claudia)
To succeed in life – have a go! Don’t let opportunities come to you – seek them out and have a go. (Year 6 Leaders)
“Read More in May 2021”
We are encouraging all Trinity students and families to participate in Scholastic National Family Reading Month in May.
Every year during May, Scholastic holds an exciting reading challenge as part of the celebrations and Trinity is taking up the challenge this year!
Research shows that family reading time is one of the best ways to grow a child’s interest in the wonderful world of books.
It is simple! All your child needs to do is read for at least 10 minutes every day in May and colour in the books on the Reading Log, which is attached.
Sign up at scholastic.com.au/nfrm and find out about some fun giveaways.
We got some fantastic pictures sent in of students reading at home. All these students were given a raffle ticket from Mrs Doolan for participating - congratulations to Ayeisha who was the winner!
Please keep sending in your reading pictures from home - email to julie.doolan@cg.catholic.edu.au
Thank you to everyone who supported our Trinity Book Fair this week, approx. $1000 worth of books were sold!
Happy Reading in May!
Mrs Doolan
Archdiocesan Touch Trials
Next Monday, two of our senior students, Talia McKay and Bea Lucas, will be competing in the Canberra-Goulburn Primary Touch Football Trials in Canberra. We wish the girls all the best and look forward to hearing about their experiences upon their return.
Congratulations Michael & Marlie
Both Michael and Marlie Oakley came away with medals at the Young Amateur Swimming Club presentations night. Marlie came 3rd place in the 7yrs & under age group and also received the Captains Awards for 2020/21. Michael broke many PB's with fierce competition in his 9yrs age group and was selected for the club relay team, swimming with 11 and 12 yr olds! Congratulations Michael and Marlie, fantastic achievements!
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.
Online Registrations for Primary students are available for AFL, Cricket, Basketball, Tennis, Netball, Rugby League, Football (Soccer), Hockey, Touch Football, Rugby Union and Softball via www.csnsw.sport website.
Please click here for an information sheet on how to register.
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: Toby Stevenson and Harry Edwards
Year 3/4: Shannon Kerrison and Jade Mottley
Year 5/6: Melanie Beal and Angus Oldfield
MJR Awards
Kinder/1/2: Fletcher Betts, Dakota Medley, Marlie Oakley, Harry Edwards, Violet Tindall, Henry Johnson
Year 3/4: Spencer Betts, Tilly Jackson, Georgia Jackson, Ruby Lucas, Lawrence Johnson, Georgia Daken
Year 5/6: Riley Jackson, Bella Betts, Charlie Jackson, Talia McKay, Melanie Beal, Michael Oakley, Thomas Edwards, Bea Lucas, Jemima Mergard, Sammy Daken
Last term, a parent alerted us to an art competition that The Design Files were running. They were inviting students up to the age of 16 to submit an artwork that responded to the theme of ‘Australia’ and 100% of entry fees were to be donated directly to Children’s Ground, an organisation that supports the next generation of Aboriginal children, and their communities. K/1/2 and 5/6 had completed some incredible artworks that fitted in with the theme so outstanding artworks were judged and chosen to be submitted to the competition.
Lana Sumich and Ivy Corkhill’s colourful Pete Cromer inspired artworks were chosen from Infants and Jemima Mergard, Angus Oldfield and Ryan Sumich’s skilful portraits of former Prime Ministers were also judged to be worthy of submission from the Primary end. We celebrate these talented artists and look forward to sharing with you results of the competition. Well done and look out for Operation Art, another art competition that Trinity will be participating in later in the year to recognise the many talented artist we have in our school.
Trinity school community staff and friends would like to wish the following people a wonderful birthday this week:
Name |
Date |
Somer Oldfield |
Monday 3rd May |
Fletcher Betts |
Thursday 6th May |
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 |