Newsletter 17

28 October 2016

PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE 421 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive Thurgoona NSW 2640 Telephone: (02) 6049 3402 Facsimile: (02) 6049 3490 Email: kathy.offner@trinityac.nsw.edu.au

ALBURY 421 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive Thurgoona NSW 2640 Telephone: (02) 6049 3400 Facsimile: (02) 6049 3490 Email: office@trinityac.nsw.edu.au

WODONGA 34 Ellen McDonald Drive Baranduda VIC 3690 Telephone: (02) 6049 3480 Facsimile: (02) 6020 9125 Email: officewodonga@trinityac.nsw.edu.au

WEBSITE

www.trinityac.nsw.edu.au AFTER SCHOOL CARE

1300 105 343 (Albury) 0432 887 637 (Wodonga)

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE WODONGA

6049 3485

It has been a pleasure this week to host the new Principal Mr Justin Beckett at the College.

He has thoroughly enjoyed his time here, visiting Wodonga, attending the assembly run by

the Kindergarten students, meeting staff and students, and finding his way around Albury.

I think he is fast coming to the conclusion that Trinity is a great place to be! And of course I

concur.

I know the weather has been against us, but could I ask you to support us in trying to get

the students to wear their uniform correctly. The summer uniform is not meant to have

winter components but the unseasonable chill has made this impossible. As the weather

warms up please ensure that your child wears their uniform as it is meant to be worn – it

is a uniform, not a fashion statement. Thanks for your support in this matter.

Susan Shaw Principal

Dates for Term 4

Parents of Year 11 students can now book to speak to teachers at the Year 11 Parent

Teacher Interviews. Students and parents will have the opportunity to discuss the end of

preliminary course reports and the progress of their child as they have started the HSC

course. The booking for these interviews is open and can be accessed via the College

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website. The code for booking is U6S52. The interviews will be held in the Senior School

Building on Thursday 10 November, 3.30pm-8pm.

As the current Year 11 students begin their HSC course we will be holding an information

session for students and their parents on Tuesday 15 November at 7pm. An overview of the

expectations of the HSC, how it works and is calculated and tips on how to work with your

son/daughter as a HSC student will be covered.

The final exams for students in Years 9 and 10 will be starting on Tuesday 8 November until

Friday 11 November.

The exam timetables will be available on the College website in Week 3 of this term.

The Year 7, 2017 orientation morning will be held on Tuesday 29 November and there will

be an information evening for all parents of 2017 Year 7 students, at 7pm on the same day

in the Senior School Building. This same date will be the ‘Step-Up Day’ for all Junior School

students.

The final camp for the year will occur later this term for students in Year 4. The camp will

run from Wednesday 19 November until Friday 11 November.

All students in Kindergarten/Prep – Year 10 will receive their final report for the year on the

final day for students Friday 9 December.

Peter O’Neill Deputy Principal

Year 11: HSC Patterns of Study

Students in Year 11 are motivated and eager to begin their HSC experience. Whilst Year

11 students must engage in 12 units of study (6 subjects), students can study a minimum

of 10 units (generally 5 subjects) for the HSC. Interested students have taken blue change

of subject forms to complete. Additional forms are available for students from the front

office. As part of the process for dropping subjects, students must consult with a number

of key people and gain their signatures on the form; parents, teachers, the Head of Senior

School and the Careers Advisor must be consulted prior to the change being formalised.

Year 11: HSC Assessment Information

Assessment schedules have been distributed to students, together with the important

policy document ‘Year 12 Assessment Information for Students, 2017.’ This document

outlines the policies and procedures regarding the completion and submission of

assessment tasks for HSC courses. It is important that students are fully cognisant of this

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material and adhere to the processes outlined. Students have also received an advice that

outlines the due dates of all assessment tasks for all courses. This will help them to plan

their time so as to maximise their ability to perform effectively in all tasks. I wish them all

of the best as they embark upon this latest stage of their educational journey.

Year 11 HSC Information Evening for Students and Parents: Tuesday 15 November 2016

Mr Thomas and I will be hosting an information session for all Year 11 students and their

parents from 7pm on Tuesday 15 November. We will be focusing on the ways that

students’ assessment marks and exam performances combine to produce HSC marks and

on the sorts of processes that students and parents can implement at home in order to

maximise HSC success. We look forward to seeing as many students and parents as

possible.

Semester 2 Exams

For students in Years 7 - 8, assessment tasks will take place in class; there will be no formal

exam period.

Students in Years 9 – 10 will undertake Semester 2 exams during Week 5 of this term.

These exams will span from Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 November. Examination timetables

have been distributed to all students via email. These are also available on the College

website, via the following pathway – Community/ Forms and Notes/ By Date.

If you have any queries regarding the issues outlined above, please do not hesitate to

contact me.

Kym Armstrong Director of Studies

Relay for Life

The Relay for Life has been and gone for another year with Trinity once again being heavily

involved in fundraising for the Cancer Council. It has become a tradition that our Year 11

students enter a team and attempt to beat the total raised by the previous year.

Our planning for the relay started back in Term 2 with a number of sub-committees being

formed from Year 11 students to organise a range of activities. Some of the activities

included a breakfast café, Junior School disco, cake stalls, trivia night, bacon and egg

breakfasts to coincide with the ride to school day and raffle ticket selling. Aside from the

group activities, each student who joined the team committed to raising fifty dollars

individually towards the team’s total.

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Parents of Year 11 students and the Trinity community as a whole can feel proud of the

commitment our students have shown to support this community event. I had the

pleasure last weekend to spend the twenty-four hours (along with other staff members)

with Year 11 students in cold and windy conditions. The students were fantastic and I was

particularly proud on Sunday morning when we were announced as the winners of the

Schools Challenge (schools with more than 500 students). The students raised an amazing

$15,600 to beat the total of our 2015 relay team. We also finished second for fundraising

of all teams who were at this year’s relay. In the eight years Trinity has now been involved

in the relay we have raised in excess of $75,000. This is a fantastic effort from our Year 11

students.

I’m sure Year 10 are looking forward and thinking about planning their relay in 2017!

Malcolm Thomas Head of Senior School

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Careful in the use of word…. Words can evoke many different emotions. They have within

them the power to inspire, to tear down and to express true love. Over the last few weeks

the importance of the use of word has been evident in the broader community. In written

form the perception of the reader is difficult to ascertain. The written word can be taken

out of context as intonation and facial cues are missing and the reader can create a

scenario that was not expected by the writer. With the rise and rise of social media, it is

important to reflect on the written word: that quick e-mail, the snap-chat, the throw-away

line on face-book and the seemingly endless means of sending a message. As part of

learning and growing students (and adults) are continually confronted by this and the

growing need to know now, to tell now and send now. This form of pressure can be used

as a positive. I always suggest that if things are sent in jest then it may be best to do this

face to face. Things said in jest are more easily interpreted and usually much funnier. It is

incumbent on our community to continually raise awareness of this and to educate

ourselves as parents and our children to the importance of being careful in the use of

word. To use this powerful tool as a positive.

K-2 Swimming

All students from K-2 have now taken part in the swimming program. There has been

some wonderful feedback from students and staff about the involvement and general

improvement. This is an essential skill in our community given the length of summer. We

are all looking forward to the Carnival on Monday 28 November.

Super 8’s Milo Cricket

A girls team and a boys team travelled to Canberra to take part in the Southern NSW/ACT

Cricket challenge. The girls team had a wonderful day and improved markedly during the

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day managing some wins against other schools. Mrs Phegan helped the girls and the

laughter and encouragement was a delight. The boys team excelled on the Day winning

the Year 5/6 Competition and will now head to the MCG to play in the Australian

Championships. A wonderful effort under the tutelage of Mr Fairall.

For the Calendar

Kindergarten 2015 Orientation mornings: these will take place in Week 5 with groups of

students joining with the current Kindergarten students to have a taste of a morning in the

big school.

Camps: the Year 4 Camp takes place in Week 5. Notes and information regarding these

were sent home with students earlier and if there are any concerns please contact the

College for clarification.

Steven Armstrong Head of Junior School

What it means to be part of Wodonga Campus

During last week’s Chapel Service, Rev’d Bryn shared with students the message of the

Gospel. He spoke of the importance of prayer in our lives, emphasising how prayer gives

us more of a personal relationship with Jesus. He also reflected on why he enjoys being a

part of the Wodonga Campus community. Rev’d Bryn reflected on how the students are

actively understanding and supportive of each. He expressed how he enjoys the creativity

the students bring to their school work and to their presentations during Chapel. Perhaps

the most poignant point he made was that the students encourage each other to be

themselves and to work on being great people.

Hats

I would urge parents to remind students of the need to have a hat EVERY DAY during Term

4. Previously we had a few spare hats to loan to children who had forgotten, but there are

important health reasons that this is not a good practice, particularly at times when we

have outbreaks of head lice. Students need to be wearing their Trinity hat, or their Sports

hat on sport days, otherwise they will need to sit in the shade during lunch and recess

times.

Operation Christmas Child

Students have been busy working on packing their Christmas boxes for Operation

Christmas Child. The SRC raised $251.70 from their Pyjama Day last term, the proceeds of

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which will go towards the postage of their boxes

to children who are less fortunate than

themselves. The 28 boxes are packed with all

sorts of goodies, just the thing to make a child’s

Christmas morning a little more special. Well

done to everyone, and thank you to

Rev’d Bryn for his initiative and for the

assistance of Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Billington

in getting it all together! Well done to all the SRC

on what was an outstanding charity event.

Lolly/Chocolate Jar Winner

The winners of the ‘Guess the Number of Lollies/Chocolates in the Jar’ were Hafiz Andrews

from Yr 6 (chocolates) and Cassie Phillips from Year 4 (jelly beans). Well done to those

students and to everyone who supported it. Money raised will go to Rev Bryn to help

defray costs of posting the Christmas Boxes.

District Athletics

Congratulations to all the students who represented Trinity’s Wodonga Campus at the

District Athletics and those who competed at the next level on 7 October. Thanks to

parents who helped with transport and to Andrew Holland who gave up his time during

the holidays to assist. Congratulations to Darrah Andrews (Year 4W) and Georgia Stefaniak

(Year 5W) for being selected for the State finals in Melbourne on 24 October.

Unfortunately, Darrah could not attend, but Georgia competed in the 11 Yr Girls high

jump. Against some very tall and well-trained jumpers, Georgia did amazingly well on the

big stage. What an achievement from a multi-talented young lady. See photos below -

Georgia about to make the big leap, and standing patiently (left of shot) waiting to be

called.

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Auction for Shade Night

I write to let you know that the Auction for Shade has been postponed until early next

year – ticket sales were a little low. To go forward, the organising committee and the

school are still very positive about the auction evening and fundraising, and very much

look forward to it being a significant part of the 2017 calendar. Thank you to everyone for

their efforts and we hope to tap into that energy and enthusiasm again for next year’s

event.

Technology

Thanks to Mr Trebilcock for the Year 6 industrial

technology, they made spinning tops. The Year 6s

were very much involved in the process of

producing an authentic product while using the

self-reflection and feedback strategies to enhance

their thinking and planning. Well done Year 6. The

champion top was made by Skye McPhee.

Year 3 Camp

Year 3 camp was held at Great Aussie

Resort and CSU recently. Thanks to Mr

Kane McGregor and Mrs Tanya Carroll

who assisted with student supervision on

the day/s, and to Miss Kerrie Wheeler for

her preparatory organisation. Well done

to the students who pushed themselves

to achieve just that little bit more.

Fire Preparedness

All families should have received a letter about Bushfire

Preparedness:

“Procedures for Bushfire Season 2016-2017

The latest fire danger ratings and warnings introduced in Victoria provide clear directions

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on the safest options for preserving life, particularly in a school situation.

Children’s services, and schools, identified as being at highest fire risk will be closed on

days declared by fire authorities to be Code Red. Our school has been identified as being

one of those at highest bushfire risk.

Where possible, we will provide parents with up to three days’ notice of a planned

closure. We will contact you directly by letter or phone with advice on planned

closures and will confirm the decision to close by 12:00 noon the day before the

planned closure. Notification will also be provided on the school’s Facebook page”.

Any families who have not received the letter can access it on the website – go to

www.trinityac.nsw.edu.au Click on the ‘Community’ button and search in ‘Forms & Notes’

where you will find all notes relating to Wodonga Campus.

Calendar – Term 4

Thursday, Week A Campus Chapel Service, 12:10am

Thursday, Week B Campus Assembly, 11:50am

Fri 28 October Hot Lunch

Tues 1 November Cooking – P-2

Wed 2 November Art & Craft – 3-6

Wed 9 November Prep 2017 Orientation Morning 1, 9:30-11am

Year 4 Camp

Thurs 10 November Prep 2017 Orientation Morning 2, 9:30-11am

Year 4 Camp

Fri 11 November Prep Orientation Morning 3, 9:30-11am

Year 4 Camp

Wed 16 November Enviro Day

Fri 18 November NAIDOC Day

Wed 23 November Excursion – P-2 – Jindera Pioneer Museum

Fri 25 November Wodonga Gold Cup Public Holiday, no classes

Mon 28 November P-2 Swimming Carnival-Albury Pool

Tue 29 November Step-Up Day, 9:15am-11:00am

Chris O’Loan Head of Wodonga Campus

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Touch Footy

The Trinity Hotsteppers fired up their Touch Football campaign on Tuesday night with a very

encouraging first-up win! In what could only be described as Arctic winds, the team stuck it

out in very trying conditions! It was with a lot of apprehension that many of the team

undertook a crash course of the game 30 minutes prior to taking the field.

The nerves were settled quickly and after some strong attacking team drives, Harry Haszard

sprinted for the corner and scored our first try. Milly Osmotherly and Emma Piltz worked

extremely well together around the ruck and were well supported by Sophie King, Georgia

Donelan and Aimee Offner. Alexander Achillea and Ryley Miller showed great passing

technique in their first outing for the Hotsteppers and showed they will be great attributes

to the team. Nick Ferguson and Lachlan Graetz have speed to burn and used it effectively

to both score tries throughout the game.

The Trinity Hotsteppers won the game 6-1, which was a super result first-up. All players

showed a great commitment to listen and learn, which will hold them in good stead as we

face stronger competition in the following weeks.

Jarryd Hillary

Touch Footy Coach

BISSA Waterpolo Gala Day

The College entered two relatively young teams in last week’s BISSA waterpolo gala day.

Trinity’s girls’ team was overflowing with students from Year 7 to Year 10. With our boys

taking the water with an unfortunately small number on the bench, the three games were

going to test their fitness.

With record entries received, it highlighted the ongoing popularity of waterpolo in the

Riverina, with schools travelling as far as Wagga to challenge for the title. Xavier High School

had a good record at the championships and were the team to beat in both the girls and

boys.

With the emphasis on improving throughout the day, the sides took the water full of

confidence, hoping to take away something for their club season. Phoebe ‘The Rock’

Ziebarth willingly took on the hardest challenge of the day, to protect the cage for our girls.

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Whilst one of our youngest players, Phoebe didn’t let anything through, and gained the

admiration from her coach, opponents and team mates, which lifted them to many close

games. The experience and leadership of Faye Cameron and Stella Mamouney also assisted

throughout the day.

The Trinity Boys improved over their three games, however, found that with only two

reserves it was difficult to keep up with the more experienced and fitter teams. Our team

made up of predominantly Year 9 students fought hard, swimming and defending older

students with confidence.

All games were played in the spirit Trinity is renowned for, with the students being a

pleasure to coach.

Nash Clark Director of Sport & Co-curricular

Parents, past students and friends of Trinity Anglican College are once again invited to be

part of the Trinity Community Orchestra and Big Band for the Christmas Carols Service to

be held on Thursday, December 1 from 5:30pm until 6:30pm. If you play an orchestral

instrument such as strings, brass and woodwind, you are welcome to join the Trinity

Community Orchestra. If you play a trumpet or trombone you are also able to be part of

the Trinity Community Big Band. There will be two rehearsals held in the drama room on

Monday 28 and Wednesday 30 October for those that are able to make the rehearsals.

Rehearsals on both evenings will run from 6-7pm for the orchestra and 7-8pm for the big

band.

If you are a keen musician and at least grade 4 or 5 AMEB and would like to be involved,

please contact either Mr Brett Spokes at brett.spokes@trinityac.nsw.edu.au to be part of

the orchestra or Mrs Michelle Mordecai at michelle.mordecai@trinityac.nsw.edu.au to be

part of the big band. We hope you can be involved!

Mr Brett Spokes

Music Teacher

Christmas Carols Service 2016

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During Term 4 students in Years K-2 will not be able to place Canteen lunch orders on Fridays. This is due

to the very large numbers of Junior students ordering on Fridays. Please order for your K-2 child on any

other day of the week! Sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you to volunteers An Benoot, Jana Kondacs, Ric O’Connell, Jake Bradford and Ellen Uniacke.

Week 4 Term 4 Helper Week 5 Term 4 Helper

Monday, 31 Oct Volunteer Required Monday, 7 Nov Volunteer Required

Tuesday, 1 Nov Volunteer Required Tuesday, 8 Nov Volunteer Required

Weds, 2 Nov An Benoot Weds, 9 Nov An Benoot

Thursday, 3 Nov Jana Kondacs Thursday, 10 Nov Jana Kondacs

Friday, 4 Nov Jake Bradford Friday, 11 Nov Jake Bradford

Margaret Cochrane Canteen Manager

From the Canteen

Around the College

Relay for Life Breakfast BBQ

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Enjoying the BBQ Breakfast after Ride to School

Day

Bright Blue for Ginger –

SRC Fundraiser