Trinity Times Commemorative Edition 2014

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OPEN DAY Service Reflections COMMUNITY The Parish Celebrates EXTENSION New Environments BIRTHDAY ALBUM Memories WELLBEING A Positive Place SPORTS A Successful Summer FOUNDATION Scholarship Winners

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Commemorative Edition

Open Day “An unshakable commitment to the kids of the North was made, to provide an educational experience as good as any, anywhere in Australia.”

“Our five school, one college model enables the personal attention all students deserve, and delivers unrivalled opportunities.”

BELOW Left: Mr Nick Hately, Head of Trinity College gives thanks to all who have built Trinity College.

Right: The choir performs the Hymn “Shine Jesus Shine”.

Our staff believed that ‘open for all’ and ‘excellence for all’ could simultaneously be achieved.

The following is an extract from the Head’s address at the 2014 Open Day Service.

worked with them, and for them, during their leadership years at the College...

“Students of Trinity College, special and invited guests, staff, volunteers, parents and friends; welcome to this 30th anniversary celebration. Today we have an opportunity to rejoice and give thanks for what we have. A duty to reflect upon, in order to understand, how we arrived here; and we have an obligation to embrace the moment, to recommit ourselves to our core values, and plan for an even brighter future.

We will remember triumphs and tragedies, student attainment and challenge, marvel at our growth and facilities, and most importantly pause to thank the amazing people who have enabled the community of Trinity College to thrive.

....earlier in the year we held a small ceremony to acknowledge the parish-based founders of Trinity at the St George’s Church Hall in Gawler. I made the point there, no Church Hall, no Trinity. Our foundations are anchored in faith. One parishioner described growing from 27 students on day one to 3700 students today, as a miracle. Trinity has increased its enrolment every single year for 30 years. As closely as our records allow we believe 12,127 students have at some point attended Trinity…

It is said, you can see further by standing on the shoulders of giants.

I would personally like to acknowledge my predecessors Mr Michael Hewitson and Mr Luke Thomson, and their families, who have joined us today. Mr Hewitson and Mr Thomson are here due to their remarkable contributions to Trinity but also to represent all members of staff who

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...the early days were days of faith, sacrifice and passionate debate. Some wanted the school to remain small while others wanted to grab the opportunities expansion allowed. Growth won and the move to Evanston was made. Days of picking up rocks, snakes around classrooms, little to no funding, an amazing amount of dirt, few staff actually being paid, recycled desks from the local tip and affordable PE uniforms from Coles, had begun. Our College was furnished by material the Education Department had thrown away.

ABOVE Top: One of six cakes cut at each school on Open Day to acknowledge the Colleges 30th Birthday.

Bottom: Current staff member and Blakeview teacher, Mrs Estacia Guerin performs as part of our specially composed “We are Family” performance.

More importantly, other features became burned into the psyche and culture of the College and they resonate today. High behavioural expectations, a deep commitment to developing quality numeracy and literacy skills, enhancing character development through service, a broad co-curricular immersion; an absolute desire to ensure we remain open to the widest cross-section of society.

An unshakable commitment to the kids of the north was made, to provide an educational experience as good as any, anywhere in Australia.

Parental and volunteer support was remarkable in physically building, and bringing educational endeavours to life.

Later in the service we will celebrate the special contribution volunteers have made at Trinity. As Trinity grew and challenges mounted our faith remained strong.

Staff with skill, a pioneering spirit and possessing traits of loyalty and a capacity for hard work were employed, many whom remain with us today. Our staff believed that ‘open for all’ and ‘excellence for all’ could simultaneously be achieved. The College lived its motto, ‘In God is my faith.’

Parents served and students flourished.

A style of education grew which was broad, liberal yet emphasised key academic skills.

Facilities and opportunities expanded.

We celebrate a College who today supplies South Australia’s largest number, from one organisation, of students to university, where countless numbers have secured quality apprenticeships, where thousands have gone on to make their mark in the field of their choice. A College where academic choice is remarkable (there are 47 subjects to choose from in Senior), not including vocational courses, where the quality of the music, art and drama program is superb, where sport and extension activities are fantastic, where students can grasp opportunities at the farm, in outdoor education, on overseas tours and through community service programs.

ABOVE Top: Mrs Barbara Palmer (former staff) and Mr Michael Hewitson (former Headmaster) officially unveil the mural restoration.

Middle: Rev’d Craig Loveday during the reading reflection at the Open Day service.

Bottom: L-R: Mr Tom Wilson (2004), Mr Luke Thomson (former Headmaster), Mr Nick Hately and Alec Stimson (Current College Cricket Captain) at the Old Scholars v First XI Cricket match.

BELOW Stefanie Scherwitzel (Year 11) plays the flute with the College Band as they perform the National Anthem during the Open Day Service.

Our five school, one college model enables the personal attention all students deserve and delivers unrivalled opportunities.

North, Blakeview, South, Gawler River, Senior, the pre-school and STARplex are wonderful places. Our fees remain in the lowest 10% of independent schools and the choices and opportunities available for students remain in the highest 10%.

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ABOVE Top: Nathan Stafford (Year 5) performs

a solo verse during the “We are Family” performance.

Bottom: The Most Reverend Dr Jeffrey Driver, Archbishop of Adelaide officiates at the opening of the new Ag classroom with Mr Kevin Hoskin (Head of Agriculture), Maddy Vallerine-Atkinson and Brandon Turner (Year 12).

“We will approach the next 30 years with a growth mindset.

With a belief that if you get the process right, and reinforce behaviours relating to how to achieve, all students can be successful in their own way.”

Four years ago when I moved out from town I probably believed, as many city people do, that the city was the centre of the universe for South Australia. Things that happen north of Grand Junction Road, were either bad, or not worth hearing about. I have great faith in the character and spirit of the people of the north.

Trinity is making a significant contribution to positive perceptions of our area. People are aware of the great work that has gone on here. Movers and shakers and influence makers are cognizant of the Trinity journey and contribution... first class education, dirt and puddles, excellence for all, community based on shared values and a desire to serve others, that is the Trinity story.

We will approach the next 30 years with a growth mindset. With a belief that if you get the process right, and reinforce behaviours relating to how to achieve, all students can be successful in their own way. Not all students fit into the traditional mould of what success at school looks like. We will better celebrate those who struggle, those with particular needs, those who achieve success by going down different paths just as much as those who thrive in pre-university courses. We will do our best to work with families to provide pastoral and emotional support for students who struggle. We will put up our hand and say we have fallen short at times and collectively sometimes we fail. Our human side is always our best and most challenging feature.

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When we gather in 30 years’ time to celebrate our 60th birthday, it will be the year 2044. Some things will be different.

Many of you will arrive via the Trinity Airport to be built near the Backroad Oval.

Some of you will have travelled from the Adelaide Oval to watch our First XVIII play in the AFL. ‘Trinity the Musical’ will have opened on Broadway. Paintings of our Nobel Prize winners and our academy award winners will adorn the gallery.

The Prime Minister and the Premier, the Archbishop and the Test Captain will be here in person, as they will be Trinity Old Scholars. Students of Trinity you might not always see it and some days are sunnier than others, but you are loved and you can be anything you want to be.

Some things won’t change. Our faith and belief in Christ will continue and He will guide us. Our commitment to service, openness, excellence and community will be as important then, as it is now and as it was when we started. Our commitment to the economically vulnerable will remain one of our highest priorities. Full service, high quality and affordable fees. People said it can’t be done. Oh yes it can. Trinity is special because our students, staff, parents and volunteers are special.

Thank you to each and every one of you for your contribution to the Trinity story.”

Mr Nick Hately

Head of Trinity College

Chair of College Council The following is an extract from the Chair of College Council address at the 2014 Open Day Service. “... From a College Council perspective we owe a debt of gratitude to the elders of the Parish of Gawler and the College’s leadership who laid down the aims of the College in the Constitution and these underpin the successes of the College since that time. The Christian principles set the foundation of these aims in our service to God and humanity, our respect for the truth and the development of a lasting set of moral values. These form the base and although the academic side of education gets a large fraction of attention in the community, Trinity College stands firmly behind the other equally important elements of a liberal education in the spiritual domain, the social dimension and the physical development and well being of every student. ... it falls upon me to convey sincere and heart-felt thanks to the entire College community for 30 years of dedicated service and support to the College. All parents and students are aware of the critical role in the operation of Trinity by the staff of the College. Both teaching

and non-teaching alike, this team is as dedicated, professional and skilled in their specific areas as you will find anywhere and they deserve our unreserved thanks... parents exercise a choice when deciding where to send their children for their schooling and we owe our sincere thanks to the parent body, both past and present... we acknowledge the volunteers and the role they have played in making the College what you see today ...the old scholars of the College have demonstrated their pride in belonging to Trinity, by returning and putting a little back into the College for what they have taken out of it. So our thanks are extended to the past students of the College, who aren’t that “old”, but are, nevertheless, old scholars.

So, in concluding, we all have a lot to be thankful for in the development and growth of Trinity College. All of these contributors have assisted all students of this College, past and present, in achieving the College’s ultimate aim to help each student appreciate the joy of living.”

Mr Ray Oermann

Chair, College Council

ABOVE Mrs Dani Vadoulis (current parent) and Mrs Estacia Guerin (current staff member) performed with an old scholar and current students as part of a combined choir during the Open Day Service.

ABOVE Mr Ray Oermann, Chair of College Council, gives his address during the Open Day Service.

ABOVE Top: Cameron Zeccola (Year 11) plays the clarinet as part of the College Band performances during the Open Day service.

Bottom: Christine Ong (Year 12) reads from the Bible, Matthew 5 :14-16 during the Open Day Service.

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An Old Scholars Reflection Extracts from speech given, Open Day 2014. “… Firstly it is very humbling indeed to be asked to speak today as an old scholar of the College... ...and looking in front of me sitting here I can see so many people who could be sharing their stories...

I can’t sum up everyone’s experience that would be impossible, so I’ll just share mine. A couple of years ago I asked my dad why he and mum chose to send us to Trinity. We were living in Parafield Gardens; walking distance to the local primary and high school, so it wasn’t convenience. Dad was the primary income earner working as a butcher; we were lucky enough to have mum at home to look after us all growing up. So it wasn’t an easy financial decision.

We weren’t particularly religious, so it wasn’t the Anglican thing. So I asked dad what it was.

ABOVE Top: 300 old scholars reunite to mark the roll.

Bottom: Rev’d David MacGillivray (1996) delivers his reflection on life as a former student.

“It has contributed in making me the man I am today.”

He said, “Well mate, it certainly wasn’t because we could easily afford it. I guess your mum and I wanted to give you and your sisters the best chance we could.”

I thanked my dad, for the sacrifices that he and mum made so that my sisters and I could come to Trinity College.

It has contributed in making me the man I am today...

I certainly wouldn’t have had the chance to do the things I did (if I didn’t attend) Trinity. My love for theatre; acting and singing was a big part of my experience at school; which I then went on to enjoy at a professional level. Learning to love the English language because of the influence of teachers like Lloyd Cook, being challenged to think through what

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it is that I believe and to ask questions of faith by my Chaplain Paul Hunt and teachers like Vanessa Sharrad. Learning a healthy scepticism of authority from being a Prefect, Lord knows we made our own perks! ...I remember tragedy and loss, which is part of any community. Sweltering in the Big Shed... meeting my first true love; and marrying her. Sitting in Luke Thompson’s office to discuss the possibilities of becoming a school Chaplain. Being shown around the school by my eldest daughter on her first Open Day; she was especially delighted to show us where the canteen was, then I being able to show her the classroom where her mum and I met.

Seeing the school grow and mature just as we did. All of these experiences and the many that I can’t even remember any more have all contributed to making me the man I am.

For me, I thank my parents for sending me here. I thank the school; for my education, my faith, my wife, my vocation and now for being the community that my children will grow up in.

Take the time to find an old scholar, a past teacher and hear their stories.

So I hope like me, you’ll all spend a bit of time reflecting on what Trinity College means to you.”

Rev’d David MacGillivray College Chaplain

Acknowledging Volunteers Extracts from Open Day 2014 Service.

“At this part of Open Day services we pause to bless and dedicate new buildings or name new assets. Naming an asset of the College is arguably one of the highest honours we can bestow. To have something named after you the person, or people, have to have made what is termed an extraordinary contribution. The College Council has recently updated the naming convention policy. In part it reads, “facilities can be named in recognition of a former member or group of the Trinity College community who made extraordinary contributions to furthering the College’s vision and mission and who clearly exemplified the values of the College.

Today we affirm, celebrate and acknowledge all of those who have volunteered at Trinity. Volunteers have played such a critical role in establishing, building and shaping Trinity. It is our wonderful volunteers we acknowledge as a group today by renaming the Ring Road which surrounds this site, as Volunteer Drive.

The longest serving volunteer still involved would have to be Geoff Gordon, he was at the first meeting to establish Trinity, is a former Chair of College Council and still volunteers as a director on the SA Anglican Schools’ System. Unfortunately Geoff is overseas and can’t be with us today.

I will invite one by one, three extraordinary volunteers to come forward to participate in the blessing. They have displayed outstanding commitment and longevity and are here to represent particular sections of the volunteer community.

Christine Brown was a volunteer teacher’s aide and admin assistant from 1985 to 1999. Christine represents all volunteers who work in school offices, canteens, libraries and in classrooms.

ABOVE Left: L-R: Mr Tim Stone, Mrs Christine Brown and Dr Rupert Thorne hold the new Ring Road signs, Volunteer Drive, as Rev’d Tony Nicholls blesses them.

Above Right: Gawler River P&F members take a break from breakfast duties during Open Day. L-R: (Back) Mrs Tina Lee and Mrs Fil Lloyd and (Front) President Mrs Lesley Rallis.

Dr Rupert Thorne has been a volunteer for almost all of the life of the College.

On College Council (1991 – 2004), Chair of Council (1994 – 2004), Foundation Board (2005 – present), Chair, Foundation Board (2010 – present). ...Rupert represents all those who have served on College Council, College Foundation, P and F’s, Finance Committee, Building and Grounds Committees, the BOC and the Anglican System.

Tim Stone has been a volunteer grounds person since 1991. …Tim has emptied the bins on this site as a volunteer for a remarkable and continuing 23 years, with great assistance in the later years from fellow volunteer Gail. Tim represents all volunteers who work outdoors as part of the grounds team or coaching or helping with music or sport or going on excursions and camps or physically building the College.

Many very long standing staff started as volunteers but progressively became part of the paid staff. We thank them for their volunteering. I am sometimes asked how Trinity delivers what it does. I often say we had and have great people, good planning, some luck and some wonderful volunteers.

Volunteers are needed just as much today as they were when we started.”

Mr Nick Hately

Head of Trinity College

ABOVE Top: Year 11 students from Dawkins/

Stevens House hosted an ice cream stall to fundraise for Breast Cancer Research with current teacher Miss Melissa Jewell.

Middle: Old Scholar Jessica Rowley (2012) generously volunteered to perform on stage as part of the Open Day Service.

Bottom: The South P&F in action Jason Whitehouse, Stefan Berthelot and Mike Chennell.

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ABOVE Mr Nick Hately with 2013 Dux, Peter Atkinson at the University

of Adelaide Principals Award Ceremony.

2013 Year 12 Results We congratulate all Year 12 students on their results for 2013:

The top four students achieved an ATAR above 99, placing them in the top 1% of the state.

10 students received an ATAR above 98, placing them in the top 2% of the state.

33 students received an ATAR above 90, placing them in the top 10% of the state.

ABOVE 2014 College Captain, Lachlan Arthur welcomes guests to the Open Day Service.

College Captain Official welcome to the 2014 Open Day Service.

“Today we celebrate Trinity College and its 30 year history.

We reflect on the past and celebrate Trinity as a place as well as the people who have made Trinity great, but we also look forward and celebrate the bright future of Trinity College.

2014 marks the 15th consecutive year that I have been educated at Trinity College. Over my 15 year history with the College I’ve seen growth and change that one would have never imagined. I’ve seen STARplex go from a bare slab of earth to the world-class facility it is today. I’ve witnessed Waldeck Oval being bulldozed, and then rebuilt, and I’ve watched the Senior school grow into an outstanding academic environment. I’ve been able to visit the St George’s Church Hall where this great school began just 30 years ago, which really puts into context how rapidly our school has grown from small beginnings to where it is now, as the largest school in the Southern Hemisphere.

Trinity’s rapid growth is reflected in the students it produces.

I’ve been able to go to school with students who have become great doctors, farmers, politicians, plumbers, engineers, nurses and leaders in business, some have even been outstanding athletes that have gone on to represent Australia. It’s the fact that I have been in the same classroom as these people, shared the same playground with these people, and worn the same uniform as these people that captures what I love most about Trinity. I love that all Trinity students can come from small, humble beginnings and through the boundless opportunities that Trinity provides, they have the possibility to follow their dreams, no matter where they come from. Through this, Trinity produces not only great students, but great people that are prepared to go out into the world and make a positive contribution to society, and that makes me proud to say that I am from Trinity.”

252 ‘A’ grades were achieved, 30 more than in 2012.

258 students achieved their SACE. 11 Merit Certificates were recorded (2 Math Studies, 2 Biology, 2 Psychology, 4 Research Project, 1 Specialist Maths).

New names for the Club 90 Honour Board from the Class of 2013 These students achieved an ATAR above 90 placing them in the Top 10% of the State.

Lachlan Arthur

Phu Vuong Luu

Peter Atkinson

Shanice Manno

Hayley Bellchambers

Jade McFaul

Shannon Brookes

Curtis Murray

Kate Carroll

Sean Nottle

Catisha Coburn

Rebecca Pearson

Claire Donaldson

Linh Quach

George Femia

Bradley Ryan

Rachel Ferguson

April Sanderson

Nichola Goult

Kate Sargeant

Matthew Hamilton

Samantha Saunders

Gabe Hart

Rachael Sharp

Jamie Hayter

Isabella Sharrad

Lauren Jakeway

Aaron Smith

Cassandra Jennings

Rachel Wardle

Tammy Lamont

Madeleine Wheeler

Stephanie Littleford

2013 Tertiary Pathways

Lachlan Arthur

College Captain 2014

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University of Adelaide

University of South Australia

Flinders University

TAFE

Other (Interstate/ADFA)

Community

Gifts were exchanged between the College and the Parish to mark the occasion.

ABOVE L-R: Mr Pascoe Alying (son of Christina Hatchett), Rev’d Piers Davey and Mr Ray Oermann.

ABOVE Top: Trinity College Coordinating Chaplain Rev’d Ruth Mathieson with College Council representative, Rev’d Bart O’Donovan.

Bottom: L-R The first Chair of College Council Mr Geoff Gordon and Mrs Joan Gordon with Mayor of Gawler Mr Brian Sambell at the St George’s Parish celebration.

30th Birthday Celebrations Begin at St George’s Parish On Thursday 6 February at the St George’s Parish Hall, site of the first classroom, on the same date as the first day of school in 1984, senior staff, College Council members, Foundation Board members, current parents, a representative group of students and invited guests gathered to reminisce and celebrate the founding of the College.

Mr Geoff Gordon, the College’s first Chair of Council and a member of the original group of parishioners who worked to fulfil their vision of a Christian school in Gawler, addressed guests giving a unique insight into this history. Gifts were exchanged between the College and the Parish to mark the occasion and to acknowledge the Parish’s special place in the evolution of Trinity College over the past 30 years. The act of courage, faith, generosity and vision by the founders of the College has led to something remarkable.

ABOVE A representative group of current

students join Mr Pascoe Ayling and all school principals outside St George’s Parish Hall.

Harmony Day Harmony Day is a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home – from the traditional owners of this land to those who have come from many countries around the world. It helps students understand that Australia has welcomed people from many nations, who make this country unique and what it is today.

As part of Harmony Day, Blakeview students participated in a range of activities, during Pastoral Care time to understand diversity, the people that make up their community and how we are all linked. They also watched short clips of Australian youth speaking about their background and what diversity and culture means to them.

This culminated in a Year 1 assembly which had Harmony Day as the focus. The students were dressed in clothing from many nations from around the world. They sang songs, spoke about what harmony means and gave us many reminders of why we should be happy. It was another wonderful performance by the Year 1s and a helpful lead into Harmony Day.

ABOVE Year 1 Blakeview during Harmony

Day assembly.

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There was a wide array of activities involved in all aspects of science, from medicine to marine biology.

ABOVE The Shine Dome at the Australian Academy of Science in the Australian National University, Canberra.

National Youth Science Forum The National Youth Science Forum showcases university and career opportunities to 450 students from across Australia. For 12 days in Canberra, I was given the chance to experience first-hand careers I am interested in, and speak personally with leading scientists from Australia and overseas. There was a wide array of activities involved in all aspects of science, from medicine to marine biology, and we were shown into areas of research and industry facilities not usually open to the public.

International Champions In 2014, Trinity College again fielded a team in the FIRST Tech Challenge Australian Championships, held in Sydney. The Trinity BaCoNeers placed in the top three in all award categories and were named Tournament Champions, winning the Inspire Award. The Inspire Award is presented to the team who are “an inspiration to other teams, acting with Gracious Professionalism™ both on and off the playing field”.

As a result of their win, the Trinity BaCoNeers were selected to represent Australia in the FIRST World Championships in St Louis, Missouri, USA in April, competing against 30,000 students. The team has arrived home with the Best Pit Design Award and were strong contenders for the Motivate Award.

Well done to Team BaCoNeers and your robot.

TOP Team BaCoNeers in action at their

award winning pit display in St Louis.

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We participated in forums at the Shine Dome, debating topics such as climate change and the ethics of scientific research. As well as this, we were given invaluable practice in mock-interviews and public speaking skills. I highly encourage any Year 11 student interested in a science or engineering career to apply for next year’s program.

Emma Gard (Year 12)

Brisbane Band Performance The 2014 National Band Championships were hosted in Brisbane and our Trinity College Senior Band entered the B Grade Division. Great commitment was displayed by our band as this was a road trip during the school holidays.

The B Grade Division consists of bands with the best players selected from within their states, they rehearse twice a week.

They are all community bands with adults from all walks of life. Of course we are a school band competing in this division; this is what makes our young ones so special. They achieved an incredible result with a 3rd place in the Test Music and 4th place overall. Their performance on stage and the age range of our students left all in the audience quite staggered.

Mr Bruce Raymond

Trinity College Music Director

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Design Exhibition World renowned concept designer, Simon Scales, has been our Artist-in-Residence this year. He has worked specifically with our Stage 2 Year 10 Design and Concept students, across three schools to produce their exhibition titled “Revolution.”

Students have learned to digitally draw using a WACOM tablet and the process of 3D printing with our new machine.

Both pieces of equipment will feature at the student exhibition in the Space Gallery during May. BELOW Simon Scales demonstrating digital drawing with Rachel Collins (Year 12).

ABOVE Nathalie hiking along Rhododendron Ridge, Gallipoli with her great uncles photographs.

Simpson Prize 2014 Tour Spending 14 days in Turkey, in the company of great people, exploring a city thousands of years old and our own history, the Gallipoli campaign of World War I. There were so many moments on this trip when we would turn to each other and say “I have no words right now.� I will try.

On our first day at Gallipoli, our tour leader Stuart took us to visit the grave of William Dawkins, a 22 year old engineer and graduate of the Royal Military College (RMC) Duntroon. It was his job to establish vital water supplies. Only three weeks beforehand, when I was in Canberra as part of my prize, we dined at RMC Duntroon with the soldiers.

Next to me was a young lieutenant, also just 22 years of age and an engineer. To see the grave of a man of similar background was incredibly confronting because it made me realise that Dawkins was a real person, they were all real. Each had a family, friends, a job, a life, but somehow this had been lost in my mind. Gallipoli seemed in some respect like a fiction.

I think when you look at people and experiences through a collective lens, especially when elevated like the ANZAC legend, you forget that these people were individuals, flawed and real. However, to me their service holds so much more depth when you remove heightened layers and see another perspective, one possibly closer to the truth.

This to me is why it is so important to remember. To remember these people as individuals, real people, to look through different perspective and to comprehend the horrors and devastations of war.

Not just in the centenary of World War I, I hope this rings true. Lest we forget.

The Simpson Prize is a national competition for Year 9 and 10 students. The competition encourages participants to focus on the significance of ANZAC Day and to consider what ANZAC Day means to them and to Australia. Nathalie is one of only eight winners of this prestigious prize and the South Australian winner for this year.

Nathalie Johnstone (Year 10)

Year 12 Art Trip Year 12 Art students were treated to a wonderful guided tour of the Dark Heart exhibition at the Art Gallery of SA, as part of their recent excursion to the city. After visiting the SACE art show, students were able to see a selection of works at the 2014 Adelaide Biennale exhibition, curated

by Nick Mitzevich, and then participate in a workshop led by a local artist. They produced extraordinary tableaux from a variety of materials given to them.

This activity rounded out a most valuable and extraordinarily rich experience of visual arts.

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Top: Tableaux created by Year 12 students whilst at the Art Gallery.

Bottom: Students at the work bench.

BELOW A combined history and language tour went to China during the April school holidays.

26 Trinity College students and five staff are pictured here on the historical Bund Shanghai.

Touring for 17 days they visited our sister school in the Capital, Beijing Number 8 Middle School.

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Wellbeing

We have formed a wellbeing development group of more than 60 staff members.

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ABOVE World renowned psychologist, Professor Seligman explains PERMA to a sell out audience.

Building Wellbeing In 2014, Trinity College is exploring wellbeing in a big way, guided in part by the Vision for a State of Wellbeing for South Australia, put forward by world expert in Positive Psychology, Professor Martin Seligman. We believe that Trinity is ideally placed to become a hub for wellbeing in the north. Not only can we work to build wellbeing for students and staff, but our size, our good relationships with local community organisations and our capacity to host large community events in STARplex and other venues within the College offer us a great opportunity to do more to build wellbeing within the community.

An important step in our wellbeing journey occurred, when Trinity hosted a free public lecture by Professor Martin Seligman. In the true spirit of co-operation, Trinity partnered with local organisations, state and local government to present this sell-out event for 1200 people in the Hewitson Theatre. Professor Seligman held the rapt attention of the audience as he outlined his PERMA model of wellbeing. He presented new scientific evidence that teaching and embedding positive psychology practices in schools can not only improve the wellbeing of staff and students, but also improve the academic outcome of students. He excited us with the possibilities of using social media and other big sources of natural data to map wellbeing across a whole community and presented a hopeful vision of northern Adelaide as a regional hub for wellbeing. He advocated very strongly for using a scientific approach: measuring wellbeing, teaching it, living the skills and embedding them into everyday practice.

In follow up to Professor Seligman’s lecture, all staff at Trinity undertook a full day of wellbeing and positive psychology training, that I was privileged to lead, learning about Mindsets, the practice of gratitude and savouring the good stuff in life, practicing new skills for building great relationships, exploring character strengths and practicing introductory Mindfulness skills. Members of staff have already begun to implement these new ideas in their Houses and classrooms at school. We have formed a wellbeing development group of more than 60 staff members to continue our discussions and planning and have created an online space within the school to share resources, ideas and information. Our wellbeing journey has begun!

Dr Lisa Kettler

Trinity College Psychologist

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ABOVE All Year 10s from Blakeview participated in the Slum Survivor Challenge.

They had to construct their own bedding for the night, eat traditional dishes, simulate and survive in a slum life.

Powerful Women

ABOVE Senior female students enjoyed a series of workshops with women who work for the Port Adelaide Football Club in a leadership role.

Students discussed future challenges for them in the work environment, benefits of healthy eating, fitness regimes and mentoring programs.

Learning the Hard Way Walking 100 kilometers in eight days through the Flinders Ranges is exactly what eight Trinity students achieved during March as part of the Operation Flinders Program.

In a week of intense heat, the entire team and adult leaders were tested to their limits.

The students learnt to abseil, developed navigation skills, bush survival techniques, listened to stories from an Aboriginal elder about local history, completed team challenges and developed leadership skills.

We are pleased to report that this group of students were the first in the 23 year history of Operation Flinders to be awarded with a team commendation.

The testing environments lead to these reflections: “I can achieve anything I put my mind to...

I liked the abseiling and camping out...”

Joshua

ABOVE Eight exhausted students and three staff take their final steps as they return to base camp on Day 8 of their Flinders Range expedition.

“I liked learning about the Aboriginal culture, getting to know new people, disliked no showers and the heat...would do the program again as it was a really good experience” Rachel “I enjoyed working in a team and achieving our goals...it has shown me not to bottle things up” Adam

ABOVE Students prepare for their first night in the wilderness at First Pine Camp.

ABOVE Students enjoy a much needed rest by a local waterhole.

Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) Program AIME partners with universities around Australia connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students with university student mentors in an educational mentoring program. The program supports indigenous students at school to encourage greater numbers of indigenous students to make the transition from school to university.

During May several middle school students and I took a bus to UniSA Mawson Lakes for the first AIME session.

When we arrived we had a short briefing about AIME in a lecture room. We then

split off into separate year levels for a bonding activity to meet other students.

Afterwards we had a session on what it means to be indigenous, followed by a session on goal setting and where we want to be in five years’ time, with a talk with the university’s career advisor. When we were done we moved across to a different room to start a form for our year book, which would be posted on the AIME website including our dream career interests and achievements that would be seen by different universities. After meeting up with the rest of the Trinity students for

lunch we went and wrote speeches that would be taped and posted on our page for the year books.

All in all by the end of the day I had made new friends and came out with a confidence and pride in my culture that has been more predominant lately than I knew.

I also had a clearer view of where I was headed with my future studies.

Pamela Spek (Year 11)

ABOVE L-R: University mentoring groups; our dreams for the future posted to the wall; our first briefing session.

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Sports

Trinity College was crowned both girls and boys state swimming champions.

Athletics Champions At Athletics SA Stadium in April Trinity College defeated seven other secondary schools to win the combined award as the Best Track and Field Co-Ed School in South Australia. The boys team placed second behind St Peter’s College and the girls team third just behind winners Mercedes College and Brighton High School.

ABOVE Athletics Captains Sarah Adams and Liam Mulligan (Year 12) receive the Champions Shield.

At the recent Athletics SA and Little Athletics SA State titles, four Trinity students won seven state titles. Jayden Goode (Year 8) won gold in both the U1500m Race Walk and U13 1500m Race Walk. Phoebe Matthews (Year 10) won gold in both the U17 400m Hurdles and U15 400m. Alec Stimson (Year 11) won gold in both U18 and U16 Javelin, setting a new State Best Performance of 49.90m, breaking the old record by over three metres. Brianna Fuller (Year 10) won gold in U15 200m.

Sports Shorts James Deanshaw (Year 11) won the Athletics SA State U18 Decathlon Title by 56 points in December last year. His outstanding results were in the 100m, long jump, shot put, pole vault and triple jump.

Old Scholars Scoop Open Day Head of Trinity College Nick Hately pulled out all stops to ensure his Old Scholar/Staff Cricket Team held the Headmaster’s Trophy aloft at Open Day this year. Despite Ryan Harris and Mark Cosgrove being unavailable, the collection of cricketing all-stars lead by current Redbacks team member Travis Head (2011) was too strong for the plucky First XI. Similarly, the Headmaster’s VII Netball Team, which included Thunderbirds squad member Amehlia Schmidt (2010), proved to be a handful for the College Open Girls Team, who fought right to the end.

Brianna Fuller (Year 10) and Jayden Goode (Year 8) competed in the Little Athletics National Titles in Melbourne in May. Jayden performed strongly in the Race Walking events as part of the Little Athletics U13 state team. Brianna competed well in the U15 Multi-Event National Championship.

A record eight Trinity College basketball players have been selected in 2014 state, metro and country basketball teams.

Congratulations to U18 - Demi Skinner (Year 12) and Brent Hank (Year 10), U16 - Deklan Crook (Year 9), Biar Garang (Year 9), Koen Sapwell (Year 10), Chevvy Spurr (Year 10), and reserve Jackson Hately (Year 8). Hudson Walsh (Year 8) who were selected in the Australian Country U14 side to compete in New Zealand. Demi Skinner (Year 12) has recently been added as a reserve to the Australian U17 Basketball team for the upcoming world championships.

TOP L-R: Jasmin Hocking (Year 11) plays

against Adele Wilton (2012) old scholar.

RIGHT Jacob Desmond (Year 9), National Age

Champion (14 year old) in 100m backstroke.

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Malachai Ah-Matt-Lovett (Year 9) was selected in the SA Under 15 Indigenous Football Team. Jasmine Tudor (Year 12) was selected as captain of the SA Under 18 girls team for the national football championships held in Canberra. Laura Kingsmill (Year 12) represented SA Country in hockey at the recent nationals in Melbourne.

The annual Kormilda College (Darwin) exchange cricket match was declared a draw, with Trinity retaining the trophy.

A modified format saw 20 overs played by each team due to patchy weather conditions.

Trinity College First XI were victorious in the annual Ballarat Cricket Exchange over summer. The College netball team recently lost their away match to Ballarat in a tight encounter.

ABOVE Back row: L-R: John Presbury (coach) Lachlan Arthur, Cameron Matters, Jackson Dearing, Marcus Barreau, Owen Marks, Ben Greatorex, Max Williams, Harrison Tuck, Tyler Mills, Ben Fischer. Front row: L-R: Luke Underdown, Tom Pearson, Sam Monticelli, Travis Eves, Stefan Cavallaro, Brayden Matthews, Jack Matthews, James Deanshaw, Kyle Presbury, Cody Owen, David Matters (Assistant coach).

First XVIII defeated Ballarat Grammar 113-58 A warm afternoon greeted the boys at Ballarat and the game started with ferocity. Trinity won the majority of centre clearances but with wayward kicking, hit quarter time leading 1-7 to Ballarat’s 1-0.

The second quarter continued like the first

with half time being 2-12 to 2-3. The boys were encouraged to keep the intensity going and their goal kicking woes would change, this indeed happened in the last two quarters with Trinity piling on 14 goals 5 points to Ballarat’s 6 goal 1 point. Trinity

continued to dominate the clearances, running from the bounce and scoring. The defence stood solid all day. Well done to all the boys who travelled over to play in what was probably the biggest winning margin Trinity has had over Ballarat.

Swimming State Champions Trinity College was crowned state swimming champions for both boys and girls at the Secondary Schools Sports South Australia (SSSSA) A-Grade Swimming Championships. It was the second-ever title for boys swimming, having claimed another in 2009 and it breaks a five-year stranglehold by Immanuel College. For the girls, it was their third-ever title and second in a row.

LEFT L-R: Jessica Axford (Year 10), Lucinda Schmidt and Cameron Poppelwell (Year 12) hold the State shields.

Equestrian Success The 2014 Interschool Gymkhana was hosted at the Trinity College equestrian centre with perfect conditions which resulted in a title win for the Trinity team.

1st place – Trinity College (62 points) 2nd place – Xavier College (38 points) 3rd place – Faith Lutheran College (36 points) Trinity Individual Winners Ring: Champion Rider – Brianna Duncan-Coward (Year 11)

Reserve Champion Rider – Kate Bailey (Year 10) Champion Hack – Amy Miller (Year 12) Champion Galloway – Brianna Duncan-Coward (Year 11) TC Supreme Champion Hack – Brianna Duncan-Coward (Year 11) Topsy Hack: High Point Champion – Giselle Coulter-Cox (Year 1) Western Ring: High Point Champion – Jess Pascoe (Year 7) Show Jumping: High Point Champion – Mikayla Greatorex (Year 10)

ABOVE Emma Ponting (Year 10) in action at the gymkhana.

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Foundation

Guests enjoyed a special presentation that illustrated the humble beginnings of the College.

Scholarship Winners 2014/2015 Year 8 ACEP Scholarship Winner Lillian Loveday (Year 7) Foundation General Excellence Scholarship Winner 2014/2015 Kate Bomm (Year 11) Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship 2014 Nathan Reichstein (Year 11) AON Scholarship Winner 2014/2015 James Jakubowski (Year 11) ABOVE L-R: New students Jack, Charlie, Michaela, Mrs Partington, current student

Harper McCaffrey- Randall with Zak and Cody.

The Foundation Welcomes New Parents The Trinity College Foundation hosted a special function for parents new to the College to welcome them into the Trinity community. Parents mingled with Foundation Board members as well as the Head of Trinity College, Nick Hately and school principals.

Chair of the Foundation Dr Rupert Thorne spoke of the work and role of the Foundation which aims to enhance the education of all students across the College by facilitating funding for special projects, encouraging and rewarding students and by providing funding for ongoing scholarships. All guests also received tips and advice about how their child can apply for Foundation awards or scholarships.

ABOVE Current Foundation Chair Dr Rupert Thorne (far right) welcomes former Foundation Chairs,

L-R: Dr Bruce Eastick and Mrs Janet Chappel to the annual Donor Thank You event.

Foundation Celebrates Another Successful Year Over 80 donors to the Trinity College Foundation enjoyed an informal thank you event in late 2013. A number of donors were inducted to the official Donor Board in honour of their generous support. During the event guests also enjoyed a special presentation that illustrated the humble beginnings of the College and featured many of the highlights and milestones achieved by the College over the past 30 years.

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STARplex

They represented the Heart Foundation and were successful to raise over $20,000.

Swim Club Shine The summer season of swimming has been fruitful for STARplex Swim Club members Tyler Zecchini (Year 10), Connie Jackson (Year 9), Sam Branson (Year 10), Jordan Grimes (Year 10) and James McKechnie (2013) all competed at the Australian Age Championships in Sydney recently.

ABOVE Netball academy girls group session.

CXWORX Advantage To improve the fitness performance of the Trinity College Netball Academy girls the students have undertaken a block of CXWORX sessions in STARplex as their pre-season training. The students participate every Wednesday with two sessions. The recent success of the academy players has meant this is the third year they have undergone this pre-season program and this year have extended it from six weeks to eight weeks.

CXWORX is a dynamic training program to strengthen back, glutes and abs.

CXWORX is part of the group fitness timetabled offered at STARplex.

James won the 200 Breastroke in 17/ 18 years age bracket. He was placed sixth in both the 100m and 200m at the Australian National Open (Brisbane) which was the Commonwealth Games qualifying meet.

Emma Jensen (Year 12) also swam at the Australian Open and then a week later swam in the NZ Open Championships.

Emma made the 50m and 100m fly finals and the 50m freestyle final.

RIGHT James McKechnie (2013) with his gold medal from the Australian Age Championships.

Marathon Efforts Samantha Craig (Personal Trainer) and her client Louise Skelton (Trinity College staff member) competed in the New York Marathon late in 2013. This was a 12 month project. They represented the Heart Foundation and were successful in raising over $20,000 for their cause.

Training has not stopped for the two of them. In 2014 Samantha won an entry ticket in the 2014 New York Marathon and Louise will compete in the Gold Coast Marathon. We wish them well again.

LEFT L-R: Louise Skelton and Samantha Craig

cross the finish line in the New York Marathon.

Certification Maria Lavender, who is the first aid instructor at STARplex, caught up with a former student and now current Trinity College teacher, Danielle Williams to reflect on student opportunities for certification.

Whilst at school Danielle undertook her STARplex has installed a new manual lifter Bronze Medallion, swimming instructor in the pool to assist rehabilitation patients course, lifeguard training and then worked entering and exiting the pool. at the STARplex pool part time whilst at university and during school holidays.

During the month of June, 10 new state of For more information on certification the art cardio machines will be installed in courses contact Maria at: the fitness centre including cross trainers, treadmills and an upright bike. The machines maria.lavender@starplex.com.au will also have built in screens to surf the RIGHT Danielle Williams (2004) with instructor, web, undertake interactive workouts Maria Lavender and rescue equipment used during lifeguard training courses. and track your fitness regime via apps.

ABOVE STARplex member Sandy utilising

the new pool lift for rehab.

New Equipment

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Old Scholars

He is the second Trinity College student to be bestowed this prestigious honour in three years.

Marriages

Kara Smallman (2004) married Paul Smitheram in December, 2013. They honeymooned in Europe and Langkawi, Maylasia. Kara’s bridal party included old scholars Jessica Hruby and Lisa Lloyd (2004).

Catriona MacPhail (2001) married Alexis Bauve in France in September 2013.

Their wedding party included Holly Butler (2000), Sonya Hartwich (2001), Kirsty MacPhail (2007) and Kimberley Martin (2001).

Amy Duncan (2004) married Michael Shipton in February 2013. They have a daughter Ella Louise who was born in September 2011. Amy is studying book keeping at university and Michael is a spare parts interpreter.

Engagements

David Richardson (2004) and Kathryn Tiver (2004) were married in March 2013.

They met in the school band whilst they were attending Trinity College. Their bridal party included 2004 old scholars, Craig Blaser, Will Thorne, Jordan Lund, Rueben Brown, Paul Streatfield, Renee Brunt and Vanessa Jacob (2006).

Births

Kerry Streatfield (2006) and Vincent Rignanese announced their engagement in September 2013. They plan to marry in October 2014. Kerry is also a Reception teacher at Trinity College, Gawler River.

Kimberley Williamson (nee Dale 2002) and husband Tristan are proud to announce that they have a baby girl.

Her name is Hazel Adelaide Williamson, born September 2013 in Gosford NSW.

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Michael Twigg (2000) and Nicole Lesage welcomed their baby boy, Thomas Michael Twigg in December 2013.

Births

Old Scholars Updates BELOW Top L to R: Lachlan Arthur (current College Captain), Joshua Morris (2009) .

Bottom L to R: Alexandra Dawson (2008), Peter Atkinson (2013).

Ben and Kristie Mellors (nee Richards 2003) welcome their new addition, a daughter Summer Cadence Mellors in December 2013. A sister for Charlotte.

Lachlan Arthur (current College Captain) has been awarded one of only 28 Governor of SA special commendations.

He is the second Trinity College student to be bestowed this prestigious honour in the three year history of the award. The prize takes into consideration academic attainment and community service. Lachlan received an ATAR of 99.6 for Year 12 in 2013.

Joshua Morris (2009) graduated from the S.A. Police Academy in March.

Katy Thompson (nee Xavier 2008) was married to Jack in 2010 and their daughter Arielle Grace was born in July 2013.

Chris Statton (1997) and wife Joanne welcomed their daughter Ella Kim in December 2013.

Alisha Hewett (2003) has made the Wallaroos squad for the Women’s Rugby World Cup travels to New Zealand for the Tri-Nations Tournament and France for the World Cup in August.

Marcia Pius (nee French 1994) is married to Marcin they have two sons Baltazar (7) and Hilary (2). Marcia has completed a Bachelor in International Studies from Flinders University and a Bachelor of Education (Adult & Vocational) from University of SA. She has worked and travelled extensively overseas and has continued to study many languages.

Since 2005 Marcia has worked at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade including service as Second Secretary, Australian Embassy, Beirut (2008-2011).

Alexandra Dawson (2008) has received a certificate from the University of Adelaide awarding her membership into the Golden

Key International Honour Society for achieving results in the top 15% of her peers based on academic achievement.

Peter Atkinson (2013) has been selected as one of four 2014 Playford Memorial Trust Scholarship winners for regional science and engineering students taking on first year university.

Anna Majstorovic (nee Mancini 1997) married Dejan in September 2009 they have a daughter, Milla who is 2½ years old.

Matt Gagliardi (2001) married Lorraine (Lola) Steppat (2004) in March 2012.

Their son Mason was born in September 2013.

Miles Scotson (2011) was part of the Australian track cycling team that won the Men’s Team Pursuit Title at the World Track Championships in Cali, Columbia in February. Miles was also recently selected for the Jayco/AIS World Tour Academy Team and upon his return from the world championships he will travel to Europe for racing in Belgium, Italy and Netherlands. Miles has also been named in the Australian Commonwealth Games Long Team; the final team selection will be made in June. In preparation for this he will complete training camps in Colarado, USA and Wales, UK with the Men’s Track Endurance Team.

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Old Scholars Updates BELOW Top L-R: Anna Majstorovic (1997) and her family, Miles Scotson (2011) with the Australian Cycle Team, Sarah Bodle (2011) on stage.

Bottom: Michele Ciccone (2008), Joanne Rogers (nee Hewitson 1990) with her mother Ros Hewitson, Marc Mancini (2004).

Both Miles and Callum Scotson (Year 12) travelled to Mexico in January with the Australian team for a World Cup Meet, where the Team Pursuit won gold. Miles rode the qualifying round with Callum but was rested in the final as he had numerous other events. Callum was named in the Australian U19 Team for the world championships in South Korea in August.

Sarah Bodle (2011) in 2013 the singer/ songwriter had her first track “Noises” signed to Neon Records as a vocalist with #9 Australian DJ, Uberjak’d. Sarah is now working with producers in Los Angeles, and has been contacted by the Ministry of Sound Australia and other record companies.

Michele Ciccone (2008) has completed her degree of mechanical engineering with second class honours. She is now working for a consulting firm in Adelaide, Lucid Consulting Engineers as a Graduate Engineer in the construction industry. In October, 2013 Michele won the best overall project prize and best mechanical project at an expo showcasing the knowledge and skills of more than 200 mechanical, aerospace, sustainable energy, sports and mechatronic engineering students.

Libby Millar (2012) is working at Christ College in Wales. Her job role has changed from a gap student to Events Organiser

as well as being a resident Tutor in one of the boarding houses. Libby has almost completed a diploma in Event Management online whilst in Wales. She is applying for a Bachelor of Government and Public Management at Flinders University for 2014 (online).

Joanne Rogers (nee Hewitson 1990) is currently the Head of Science and a Senior Physics teacher at Concordia College. Since leaving school Joanne has completed an engineering degree, worked as a civil engineer, retrained as a secondary school teacher of mathematics, science and physics and taught in the independent school sector. In February this year she graduated with her PhD in science education.

Marc Mancini (2004) won South Australian Style Magazine Bachelor of the Year 2013. Marc works in marketing and is also a soccer and tennis coach.

Sam O’Malley (2008) is currently working for BAE Systems as a Graduate Software Engineer and has been put into a team with Chris White (2008) working for Defence Materiel Organisation and Chris Roney (2008) working for Lockheed Martin. All three were members of the 90s club in 2008 and Merit winners. The old scholars are excited to be working together because they were all part of the 2008 group who studied together after school.

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Reunions Class of 1993 – 20 Year Reunion The reunion was held at The Benjamin Hotel on Saturday 8 October, 2013. It was great to see 40 old scholars and staff at the reunion, catching up on the past 20 years.

Class of 1994 – 20 Year reunion The reunion will be held from 7.30pm on Saturday 25 October, 2014 at The Hackney Hotel.

Staff Gathering Past and current staff are invited back to school during our 30th birthday at 10am on Sunday June 15, 2014. Join the St Francis community for a Trinity Sunday Service in the College Chapel.

A luncheon will follow in the Senior School Hall.

Any enquiries please contact Nicole Wray, Old Scholars Officer on: Phone: 8523 8151 Email: oldscholars@trinity.sa.edu.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/ groups/3311220370

Reunions

ABOVE Danielle Floyd (2013) models the new Trinity Old Scholars Netball uniform.

Netball Report

ABOVE Top: Class of 1994 Prefects. Bottom left: Class of 1994 Presentation Ball.

Bottom Right: The 20 year reunion in October 2013 at The Benjamin Hotel for the Class of 1993.

L-R: Michael Easton, Eli Bickely and wife, Andrew Dunford and wife, Rose-Anne Zappia.

Hockey Report Trinity Old Scholars Hockey Club is approaching the 2014 season with youthful vigour.

With 2012 spent playing B grade, a finals appearance in 2013 is a strong push forward for our A grade men’s team. The boys are looking to put the Barossa teams on notice this year and play our way into a premiership. Our women’s team is also looking competitive, with the highest influx of new players in many years. The girls are building on the excellent work last season, where they continually improved game by game, and are striving to become the leading team in the women’s comp. In a historical year for Barossa hockey, we are very excited to be playing on the association’s newly constructed artificial turf pitch at Stockwell, while keeping the traditional grass fixtures at Gawler. As always the club warmly welcomes any new players, whether seasoned veterans or brand new recruits. Hopefully 2014 will break the premiership drought for the hockey club.

BELOW Old Scholars Men’s Hockey team at the conclusion of the 2013 season.

Season 2013/14 winter at SA Districts Golden Grove proved to be a ground breaking season of highs and lows. We saw the promotion of our TOSNC2 led by Cendal Jeansch up into A4 competition.

TOSNC4 was led by Christie-Anne Smith and TOSNC5, a newly formed team led by Shauna Dejong and Nicole Roeloffzen play each other twice in the season. The players can tell you that the games were close and well fought battles. Congratulations to TOSNC3 who once again made finals and sadly lost the elimination final by two goals.

TOSNC would like to officially welcome our new team who will be taking to the courts at Golden Grove this winter season.

The youngest recruits all graduated from Trinity in 2013, including two players who are still current students!

Join us for the quiz night on Friday 11 July in the Hewitson Theatre.

Cricket Report It’s been another exciting season for Trinity Old Scholars Cricket Club, one which has seen the introduction of our third cricket side playing in the Limited Overs competition. The side made it into the semi final on Saturday 22nd of March however unfortunately lost to Para Hills. After a very successful final series our C2 side won their grand final flag on Saturday 29 March. Our premier side, the A3 team, have had mixed results this season, and unfortunately missed out on playing finals cricket. As the season draws to a close, the club would like to thank its supporters, players and volunteers for another successful year and we look forward to the 2014/2015 season.

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