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JUNIOR SCHOOL
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN OF TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL JUNIOR SCHOOL
MICHAELMAS TERM | BULLETIN VI
FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2014
FROM THE MASTER OF THE JUNIOR SCHOOL
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and
depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is pure and blameless until the
day of Christ.”
Philippians 1:9-10
REMEMBRANCE DAY 2014
Dear Parents and Friends of the Junior School,
It has been pleasing to be able to congratulate the increasing
number of boys who have recently received a Silver, Gold and
even Platinum Award. At this time of the year boys who have been
diligent at gaining white cards are now being recognised for their
consistent good behaviour. The boys are often reminded that
even though the certificate is physically light, it carries a weight
of responsibility. As the boys bring their awards home, please
continue to congratulate them and tell them how proud you are of
them. Please also remind them to keep up these positive attitudes
and actions.
It was good to see the boys in the Resource Centre at lunchtime
on Monday, 10th November , as audience members for a Spelling
Bee Final. Boys choosing to give up playtime to support their fellow
students is commendable. Congratulations to all finalists, it is quite
a skill to be able to answer questions of this nature, a skill that can
pay dividends as you move ahead in your schooling. Well done
to Kyle Tran (3A) and Keagan Tran (4E) co-winner of the Junior
Division and to Joshua Tran (5J) winner of the Senior Division.
On Wednesday, morning, the Junior School boys and staff took
part in a very dignified and meaningful Remembrance Ceremony.
The boys displayed impeccable manners and thanks to Mr Bishop
and the Catafalque Party who added to the significance of the
occasion. I do hope that the boys gained a deeper understanding
of the sacrifices made by servicemen and women, along with the
fact that the attributes of courage, mateship, determination and
loyalty should be aspired by all.
LEST WE FORGET!
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WET WEATHER DETAILS | SPECIAL EVENTS | CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES | SPORT INFORMATION
Next Tuesday evening will be a particularly exciting time for
our Year 6 boys as they participate in the annual Year 6 Social
which will be held in the Sports Centre. Boys should wear neat
casual clothes on the evening, no shorts or anything that may
be considered to be inappropriate. The girls always go to a lot
of trouble to dress up and I encourage the boys to do the same.
Year 6 have a lot of events over the next few weeks as they
end their primary school days. I encourage parents to make the
most of the opportunities. The Year 6 Valedictory service is on
Tuesday,2nd December in the War Memorial Chapel at 2:15pm
after the Farewell Luncheon, which is hosted by the Year 3 – 5
boys. Parents are encouraged to attend the service.
The Trinity Fiesta will be held on Saturday, 29th November. This
is a compulsory event for the boys from Years 3 – 12. The Fiesta
is a great day of fun and enjoyment. Rolls will be taken during
the day and I will inform you closer to the date, as to the specific
details.
The Junior School Annual Prize Giving and Speech Day will
be held on Thursday, 4th December. This is also a compulsory
event for all boys in Years 3 – 6 and is held in the James Wilson
Hogg Assembly Hall beginning at 10.00am. Please mark this
date in your calendar.
Next Friday is Orientation Day for 2014. It is a wonderful
opportunity to not only welcome our new students, but also give
all boys a chance to spend the day in their 2015 class with their
classmates. Details will be emailed out on Monday.
will miss interacting with her on a daily basis we wish her all the
very best as she takes up a classroom role at MLC. Miss Astle
on behalf of the Junior School Community, our best wishes and
prayers go with you.
Tomorrow is our last round of Summer Sport for the year. I would
like to wish all teams the very best. Remember to play with
determination, demonstrating good sportsmanship and team
work.
Yesterday morning the Head Master
was able to pay a special visit to the
Pre-K – 2 boys. Several months
ago Jack Cooper (PKW) decided
he wanted to raise some money for
the Centenary Aquatic Centre. This
was in response to a flyer that was
sent home. Jack has been diligent
in completing odd jobs for family
and friends outside of the home.
He was able to hand over just
over $100.00. Well done Jack! I
am sure that he along with many
other boys will enjoy using the
pool in the years ahead.
Simon Kelly | Master of the
Junior School
Miss Astle has indicated that she will finish her time at Trinity at
the end of this School Year. Miss Astle has been an outstanding
educator here at the Junior School for eight years. Whilst we
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE:
Change of date for the Evening of Music from Tuesday, 19th November to Tuesday, 25th November.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
TERM 4
Week 6
Saturday, 15th November
Sport – Summer Round 12
Week 7
Tuesday, 18th November
6:00pm Year 6 Social
Printmaking Art Club concludes
Wednesday, 19th November
Infants Art Club concludes
Thursday, 20th November
11:00am-12noon Year 6-TransitionActivity – Middle School House System
Stone Carving Art Club concludes
Friday, 21st November
Pre-K – Year 7, 2015 – Orientation Day
Saturday, 22nd November
Football – Year 3 Gala Day
No Sport – Years 4-6
Week 8
Tuesday, 25th November
7:00pm Evening of Music
Taekwondo concludes
Wednesday, 26th November
Tennis concludes
Thursday, 27th November
EAP concludes
Saturday, 29th November
No Sport
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FROM THE DEAN OF BOYS’ EDUCATION
YEAR 6 TRANSITION
The process of Year 6 boys moving from the familiar surroundings
of Primary schooling to the less familiar environment of
Middle and Senior schooling can evoke a variety of emotions,
behaviours and concerns, for both boys and parents. For many
it is considered a major stepping stone on the way to becoming
a young man. It is important that all Year 6 boys are given every
opportunity to make a strong start in Year 7 and are able to
maintain a sense of belonging and purpose, which are important
elements of their continued growth and development at Trinity.
During this week and next, Year 6 boys are participating in a
range of activities that will build upon previous transition events
conducted during the year, including the Year 6 Parent Information
Evening, presentations from the Director of Studies, parent and
son breakfasts, the ‘Buildings, Routines, People’ programme,
and meetings with Middle School Housemasters. The activities
over the next two weeks involve Year 6 boys being exposed to
the co-curricular life of the Middle School as well as participating
in discussions about the pastoral and House system.
Orientation Day on Friday 21st November will also be a wonderful
opportunity for Year 6 boys to experience the expectations and
responsibilities associated with daily life in the Middle School. It
is hoped that these transition activities provide Year 6 boys with a
sense of reassurance and excitement about the challenges and
opportunities that await them.
Jason Cheers | Dean of Boys’ Education
AWARDS FOR THE WEEK
PKW
Ben De Lany
Mostafa Kazal
Ryan Wang
Year 5L
Henry Andersen
James Green
Malik Sayour
KC
Christopher Dimou
Owyn Nakhle
PLATINUM AWARDS
KT
Aidan Wong
Michael Sotiropoulos
1N
Fouad Deiri
Terry Dong
1W
Joshua Falato
Andy Nguyen
2R
Christian Sedrak
Joshua Yazbek
Isaac Trinh
GOLD AWARDS
Year 1W
Lucas Fernandez
Year 1W
Henry Pham
Declan Tan
Year 2R
Oscar Hartzenberg
William Innes
Peter Khoury-Harb
Angus Madden
Year 5L
Jack Brown
Thomas Buvac
Liam Filby
Kevin Lin
William Martin
Thomas McCrory
Ned O’Brien
Daniel Tran
Arion Valiotis
Ethan Webb
Year 2R
Domenic Furfaro
JUNIOR SCHOOL SPELLING BEE FINALS
The Resource Centre on Monday was full of anxious students ready to
participate in the finals of the Junior School Spelling Bee. They were well
supported by their parents and peers. This year, 9 Juniors and 19 Seniors
qualified for the finals. To do so, they needed to be able to spell words
such as ‘unanimous’ and ‘insatiable’ – a fine achievement even for the
most accomplished adult! Congratulations to Kyle Tran and Keagan Tran
(co-winners) and John Dedousis (runner-up) in the Junior division and to
Joshua Tran (winner- 3 years in a row) and Dylan Lay (runner-up) in the
Senior division. Carolyn Rhodes
left to right:
Joshua Tran (5J), Keagan Tran (4E) and Kyle Tran (3A)
ABSENTEE INSTRUCTIONS
Listed below, in preference order, are the methods available for
Absentee reporting that would assist the Office:
1.Use the Trinity Grammar School phone APP and follow the prompts
(From the APP home page select Junior School the select
Absentee Form to open the absentee form). Instructions for
installing the APP on your phone can be found by click here.
2.Using the Absentee email address [email protected]
Also, if you wish, you can ‘CC’ the class teacher on this email.
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3.Lastly, you can phone 9581 6144 and leave a message with your
son’s name and class
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From
THE DIRECTOR
OF DEVELOPMENT
School Prayer
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Parents and friends are most welcome to come and pray for
our boys and the School on Tuesdays, between 8.45am and
9.30am. We meet at reception in the Junior School Building.
Our final meeting for 2014 will be on Tuesday November
25.
Come and join us so we can encourage each other, help form
a sense of community within the School, and genuinely bring
the needs of the School community before our great God.
Contact | Nellie O’Brien | phone 0402 489 509
TRINITY SPORTS COCKTAIL RECEPTION 2015
WATCH AND MEET
THE WARATAHS
On Thursday morning the Head Master, Mr Cujes, was thrilled
to accept a donation from one of our youngest Trinitarians.
Young Jack Cooper (Pre-K) wanted to contribute to the
development of our Aquatic Centre, so with his parents’
encouragement he worked doing odd jobs throughout the
year to save $101.50 in order do his part in making his School
a better place. This is quite an achievement on many levels,
but none more so than the fact that Jack was committed and
passionate enough to care about his School’s future. We are
all very proud of Jack for his initiative and donation. As the
Head Master and I have said many times… ‘Many hands
make light work; many donating will provide for our boys now
and into the future.’
Kick off 2015 with tickets to the Trinity Sports
Cocktail Reception.
With the best seats in the house,you won’t miss a
minute of the Waratahs on-field action.
Venue ANZ Stadium, Homebush
Time6.30pm
Inclusions:
We should all look to Jack as an inspiration, not just for his
donation, but for caring enough.
MC and special guests
>> Match Ticket - Premium Level Seating
(Corporate box)
>> Pre and post-match cocktail reception
If you would like to donate, please click on the link below.
SAVE THE DATE
CLICK HERE TO DONATE
George Ayoub | Director of Development
[email protected]
fax 02 9799 9449
phone 02 9581 6000
mobile 0414 915 910
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Saturday 25 April, 2015
Waratahs vs Rebels, Reception starts 6.30pm
Saturday 23 May, 2015
Waratahs vs Crusades, Reception starts 6.30pm
Look out for more information in the New Year!
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CUB AND SCOUT NEWS
News this week of two professional executives being lost in the
Blue Mountains highlighted some basic outdoor skills that even
our cubs and scouts undertake as a normal practice having
learnt as part of the Scouting Method. The two men, senior
executives in a major health fund, went on a day walk in the Blue
Mountains, became lost, and after the assistance of helicopters,
Police Rescue, Ambulance Special Casualty Teams, and State
Emergency Services they were located some 36 hours later
than their planned return. They had not assessed the risk of
their walk in the bush. With no route plan and just a general
conversation with family, they set off without registering their walk
with authorities, with no map, no spare food and no emergency
beacon despite heading into a canyon deep in the National
Park. By contrast, the last hike undertaken by Adrian, in year
6 at Junior School, and leading two cubs, he had passive adult
supervision but led the hike with a route plan, registered the walk
with National Parks listing all the party with their medical needs
and the route and time of the walk, had a map and compass,
remained on a marked trail, had reserve food and first aid kit,
and through his party maintained regular contact with a leader
describing progress and location for a short walk at the edge of
the National Park and urban area. Needless to say Adrian’s hike
was a great success and enjoyed by all.
In Scouting, young people learn by doing. This means that we do
everything in the form of activities. Activities, run using the Scout
Method, are the way scouts take their personal journey. The last
two weeks has seen the Cubs and Scouts being recognised for
their achievements through the awarding of badges. Looking at
a Cub or Scout in his uniform you can see his interests and his
proficiencies. He wears his skills on his sleeve and can be called
upon to assist using those skills, be it first aid, construction, water
safety, water activities, the environment or air activities. These
skills, put into practice by scouts, enable them to undertake
adventurous activities with confidence and proficiency.
Scouting is traditionally associated with specific outdoor skills,
such as camping and bushcraft survival. The Adventure Skills
are the means by which the primary hard skills involved in
scouting are learnt and the young person completes these skills
in a comprehensive competency-based framework.
personal progression in different areas, even those one would
not necessarily associate with scouting. There are currently 31
Proficiency Badges based on individual youth member’s hobbies
and interests in Scouts and more in Cubs. They can be used to
acquire a new interest/ hobby/ skill or develop ones they already
have and require Scouts to commit 10 hours of effort over 4
months.
Cub Achievement Badges these past weeks were awarded
to Jake Paraskevopoulos for levels 1 and 2 in Literature, Art
& Design, Entertainer and Music as well as Cooking level 1.
Christian Schiller was awarded his Level 1 Badges in Cyclist,
Cooking and Art & Design. Kelvin Kong has been awarded Level
1 Cooking and Sports.
Scouts were also busy with Kurtis Kastorina being awarded
his Team and Individual Sport proficiency badge as well as his
Animal Keeper badge. Aston Forster was awarded proficiency
badges in Art, Music and Team Sport as well as Pioneer Badges
in Water Safety and Emergencies. Meanwhile Adrian McManus
was awarded proficiency badges in Modeller, Art, Animal Keeper,
Collector and Communications. Most impressively, Adrian also
completed his Citizenship Badge thus qualifying him for the
Pioneer Badge with Red Lanyard. A highly commendable effort
and with Adrian already completed his blue Explorer Environment
and Patrol Activity, Adrian is well on his way to achieving his
Explorer Badge
All students interested in Scouts are welcome at 3rd Summer
Hill (Trinity Grammar) – the Group is currently running programs
for all Trinity boys from 7.5 years up to 10.5 years (Cubs) and 10
years up to 15 years (Scouts). Older students, including those
interested in service projects for IB and Duke of Edinburgh,
are also welcome. The Group meets in the old gymnasium at
Summer Hill Campus on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7:30pm
except next week where we will be in the Latham Theatre.
Leader Contact
Group Leader: David Hull (Chil)
mobile 0411 853 798
group email [email protected]
In order to reflect the diverse range of abilities and interests of
young people, Special Interest Proficiency Badges recognise
SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 2014 | 10AM - 5PM
SILEN T AUCTION DONATIONS
Before you know it, our 2014 Family Fiesta will be on. We are seeking donations for items to be
sold in the Silent Auction.
You can help by sending in meal vouchers for restaurants, items used in leisure activities, vouchers
for ‘experiences’, sporting memorabilia, jewellery, homewares, vouchers for music lessons, floral
arrangements or beauty treatments….. The list is endless.
For more information contact Fiona Davies mobile 0417 448 663 email [email protected]
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JUNIOR SCHOOL AUXILIARY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
FIESTA – SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER
Our goal at the Auxiliary is to provide support to the Junior
School community through a variety of events and activities.
The Auxiliary appreciates your support and assistance. Last
Thursday we held our Annual General Meeting.
The committee for next year is as follows
Your volunteered time and donations are very much appreciated
and are a major factor in the success of our annual Fiesta.
Thank you to our wonderful team of helpers who have offered to
co-ordinate stalls on the day. They will be contacting you soon
with requests for help on the day. Alternatively, you can contact
them with your availability. Please see the flyer at the end of the
newsletter for more details. If you have any questions, please
don’t hesitate to contact me
President Carolyn Tran
Vice President (Student Events) Paula Tierney
Vice President (Community Events) Renee Jomaa
Treasurer – Suria Moodley, Assistant Nandini Dixit
Secretary Bib Kaleel
Social Committee Vicki Bellero
Savita Mehta
Scholastic Book Club Melloney Gourlas
Skye Beke
JUNIOR SCHOOL AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS PARTY
What a night! The food was delicious, the venue superb and the
company fantastic. Many thanks to Lisa Brockel for organizing
such a wonderful event and to the Watson Family for their
hospitality. It was a fabulous night all round.
>> Hampers
Please bring in your donations by Monday and place in the
box in your classroom. We have a team of wrappers ready to
pack these wonderful gifts.
>> Fiesta Colouring in Competition – Entries close Friday
21st November
Print out your sheet (PK-Y2 – Farm Animals or Y3-Y6- Classic car) at the end of the newsletter. Please return your
fabulous artwork to the Junior School Office by Friday 21st
November for your chance to win an all-day pass for the
Fiesta rides worth $30!
IMPORTANT DATES
>>Fiesta Saturday 29th November 10am - 5pm
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions
about the Fiesta or the Auxiliary.
Carolyn Tran | President – Junior School Auxiliary
mobile 0439 469 438
email [email protected]
Click here to view Trinity’s photostream on flickr. Our page
is constantly updated so be sure to visit again and again!
DIVISION 1 Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 (separate pools) in the Sports Centre
DIVISION 2 Years 4, 5 and 6 on the Number 2 Oval Basketball Courts
TIME
10AM - 1PM
COST
$30per team
(cost includes registration with 3X3planet.com and Free FIBA App)
For more information email [email protected] or call 0408 697 948
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER | REGISTRATION CLOSES 5PM WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER
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FROM THE SPORTSMASTER
ROUND 11- CRICKET, BASKETBALL AND SOFTBALL
Year 4B
Scots defeated Trinity
YEAR 3 FOOTBALL GALA DAY
Best & Fairest
Andrew Tanous
Encouragement
Michael Alam
The Year 3 Football Gala Day is fast approaching and will be
held at Bressington Park, on Saturday 22nd November from
7:40am – 9:30am.
Boys should wear their P.E. shorts, Football or Rugby socks
with their House coloured T-shirt and shin pads.
HOUSE BASKETBALL AND CRICKET RESULTS
Year 4 Super 8A Coogee Prep defeated Trinity
Best & Fairest
Brandon Wong
Encouragement
Matthew Raymond
Year 4 Super 8B Coogee Prep defeated Trinity
Best & Fairest
Eliot Kim
The Junior School held the House Cricket & Basketball championships at school during Thursday’s training session.
Encouragement
Farhan Tanboli
The boys had a great time battling it out and there was some
good competition.
1st V
Trinity 28 defeated Grammar Edgecliff 24
Best and Fairest
Zack Zuccolotto
In the Cricket, Young House took out the competition while in
Basketball Latham finished on top to be the champions in 2014.
Congratulations to both Young and Latham.
Encouragement
Dylan Lay
2nd V
Grammar Edgecliff 33 defeated Trinity 8
Best and Fairest
Jacob Stark
Encouragement
Joshua Perera
3rd V
Trinity 24 defeated Grammar Edgecliff 16
Best and Fairest
Thomas Yarrow
Encouragement
Jonah Clark
4th V
Trinity 10 drew Grammar Edgecliff 10
Best and Fairest
Athan Koutsogiannis
Encouragement
Aditya Verma
5th V
Trinity 30 defeated Sydney Grammar 6
Best and Fairest
Nicholas Zhao
Boys will continue to train and play games of their respective
sports for remainder of the term.
Ben Cook | Sportsmaster
W E T W E AT H E R A R R A NG E M E N T S
In case of rain on Saturday please ring the Wet Weather
Number: 1300 788 477 after 6.45am on Saturday to check
if sport is still on. Please do not hesitate to call me if you are
unsure of these or any other details on either 9581 6136 or
0438 980 602 or at [email protected]
SPORT RESULTS FROM SATURDAY, 8TH NOVEMBER
CRICKET
BASKETBALL
Encouragement
6th V
Trinity 23 defeated Sydney Grammar 21
Deen Rasool
1st XI
Trinity defeated Tudor House
Best and Fairest
Best and Fairest
Lewis Dobbin & Pierce Foley
Encouragement
Encouragement
Seamus O’Connor
7th V
Trinity defeated Grammar Edgecliff
2nd XI
Trinity 2/143 defeated Tudor House 8/142
Best and Fairest
Rohan Shetty
Best and Fairest
Aryan Rawal
Encouragement
Malik Sayour
Encouragement
Euan Marshall
8th V
Newington L defeated Trinity
5A XI
Knox defeated Trinity
Best and Fairest
Jack Brown
Best and Fairest
Laurence Curtis
Encouragement
Connor Dwyer
Encouragement
Hunter Hannaford
Year 4A
Trinity 38 defeated Newington L 4
5B XI
Knox defeated Trinity
Best and Fairest
George Robson
Best and Fairest
Liam Ling
Year 4B
Trinity 42 defeated Newington L 2
Encouragement
Ben Shoukry
Best and Fairest
Evan Alexiou
Super 8 Green
St Patricks defeated Trinity
SOFTBALL
Best and Fairest
Joseph Evans
Softball
Tudor House defeated Trinity
Encouragement
Hayden Curtis
Best and Fairest
Ethan Webb
Super 8 White
BYE
Encouragement
Dane Feeney
TEEBALL
Best and Fairest
Encouragement
Tee Ball
Newington L defeated Trinity
Year 4A
Grammar Edgecliff defeated Trinity
Best and Fairest
George Dedousis
Best & Fairest
Tom Mackie
Encouragement
Jeremy Gergis & Aiden Lee
Encouragement
Zachary Pliatskas
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SOCIETY OF THE ARTS
Delmar Gallery’s Christmas exhibition is turned over this year to
varmits, critters, strays and other beasts in art! Over 50 artists are
exhibiting, including soft sculpture from the Tjanpi Desert Weavers
in Alice Springs (pictured), Stephanie Valentin’s otherworldly portrait
of a moth, taken with an electron microscope and amplified to
human scale, and Trinity Old Boy Randall Sinnamon’s whimsical
bird assemblage. Also included are intaglio, etchings and digital
prints by well-regarded printmakers such as Michael Kempson of
Cicada Press, and hailing from Melbourne and Hobart respectively,
Deborah Williams and Milan Milojevic. Works are for sale and are
highly ‘collectable’, with many of the artists represented in public and
notable private collections.
Come along to the exhibition preview on Saturday 22 November,
between 3 – 5pm, meet the artists and start your own art collection!
The exhibition continues to 7 December and the Delmar Gallery is
open from Wednesday to Sunday, 12-5pm (entrance via Victoria St
gate).
SHORT FILM HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE
2014 SYDNEY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
Wednesday 26 November, 7.15pm (doors open 7pm)
Screening time: 75mins
Admission: $7.00 at the door (cash only) / Free for Trinity students in uniform and Society
of the Arts Members
Venue: Drama Theatre
Suitable for ages 15+
The Society of the Arts is delighted to once again bring you the best of the short films from
the 2014 Sydney Underground Film Festival. This proudly independent festival attracts
entries from around the globe, and this year we will be screening animations, documentaries,
drama and satire from Israel, Canada, Brazil, USA and Australia. Expect the unexpected!
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Timely Reflections…
By Mr Ron Ogier (1966 – 1994) and (1997 – present)
It was in November 1966 that I entered the Trinity Grammar
School War Memorial Chapel for the first time. I had come
to the School for my interview with the Head Master, Mr
James Wilson Hogg, who, I recollect, met me at Summer Hill
station, and brought me to the School. Whether by design
or accident, the first building he took me to was the Chapel.
Struck immediately by its beauty of proportion, design and
polished wood work and stained glass, I have loved it ever
since. It is a building full of many memories concerning the
School, ranging from the Junior and Senior Chapel services,
which when the School was much smaller, were held four
times a week in the division of Senior and Junior Chapels.
Carol Services, Palm Sunday Services, Founder’s Day—all
were and some still are significant times of worship in the
Chapel. Other occasions such as weddings, baptisms and
funerals—some of members of the Trinity community who
died full of years, others, tragically cut down in their youth—
also contributed meaningful emotions over the years. On
several occasions concerts and dramatic performances
were held in the Chapel: Andre Obey’s Noah being perhaps
the most moving. The Chapel was a fitting setting, its vast
wooden roof sheltering the nave like an upturned boat being
a most appropriate reminder of the ark depicted in the play!
Two other occasions of note were the occasions when the
ABC recorded a full Chapel service for telecasting on its
religious programme. On a very personal note, I often used
to sit for a few minutes during a spare period in the quiet
stillness of this lovely structure, drawing strength from its
spiritual ambience.
Thus the service last Friday when the OTU held their
Remembrance Day service in conjunction with the dedication
of the Year 12 Cadets for 2015 was again a moving tribute
to the men of our community who gave their lives in the wars
of the last Century, while inspiring the young men in Cadets
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to ponder and reflect on the sacrifice these men have made,
and to resolve to give of themselves in a true fashion of
servant leadership in Cadets.
The Chapel stands at the north-east corner of the Quadrangle.
Perhaps it does not always impinge on the consciousness
of the School Community as we go about our daily round,
but the Chapel is there, a beautiful and noble building. It is a
lucky school that has things of beauty which may influence its
inhabitants, however subconsciously they may be implanted,
so that they may take away worthwhile memories. Trinity’s
War Memorial Chapel fulfils that requirement, for which we
thankfully and prayerfully say Detur Gloria Soli Deo.
left to right: Though sometimes obscured, the Chapel is nonetheless
always there. OTU and Cadet Remembrance Service. A page of the
Book of Remembrance is turned. The Head Master, School Captain,
and OTU Representatives after the Service. The Memorial Plaque
in the Chapel.
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2014 FIESTA COLOURING COMPETITION | PK - 2 DIVISION
NAME
CLASS
CAMPUS
To celebrate the 2014 Trinity Family Fiesta, the P&F is holding a colouring-in competition
for all the boys in the Prep and Junior Schools. The prize is an all-day pass for the Fiesta
rides worth $30! There are two divisions in the competition: Pre-K to Year 2 (farm
animals) and Year 3 to Year 6 (vintage car). To enter, colour in the image above, write your
name and class at the top and return it to the Prep or Junior School Office before Friday
21st November 2014. Good Luck!
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TRINITY FIESTA
2014 COLOURING COMPETITION
NAME
CLASS
CAMPUS
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To celebrate the 2014 Trinity Family Fiesta, the P&F is holding a colouring-in competition for all the boys in the Prep and Junior Schools. The prize is an all-day pass for the
Fiesta rides worth $30! There are two divisions in the competition: Pre-K to Year 2 (farm animals) and Year 3 to Year 6 (vintage car). To enter, colour in the image above, write
your name and class at the top and return it to the Prep or Junior School Office before Friday 21st November 2014. Good Luck!