l o o h c S r Junio TERM 1 - INFORMATION
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Trinity community members, Welcome back for Term 1! We are thrilled to have you back as we embark on the first term of the school year. The opportunity for us to be able to teach your child at Trinity is a privilege! Choosing Trinity means you are investing in a journey with us to educate, guide, grow and mentor your most prized asset, your child. I am very proud of our College, and we are delighted to be able to share in this journey with you and your family. We aim to provide a safe, connected and supportive environment for all people of Trinity to flourish. I am excited to share our Junior School Planning document with you. The aim is to assist our families to plan ahead and share in the wonderful experience our school offers our students. There are numerous Junior School events occurring this term I wish to bring to your attention to, and I warmly invite you to attend the events. Parents and guests are always welcome to attend our fortnightly assemblies and chapel services. We encourage parents who wish to help in classrooms or with the Creative Pursuits programs to reach out to classroom teachers to express interest. Information regarding upcoming induction sessions will be communicated early in Term 1. Please note, that families should always refer to the College Calendar for scheduled events, as some events are subject to change. We may also add additional events to Term 1 as we celebrate a fantastic year at Trinity. We hope this information assists parents to see what activities and events are planned for Term 1 at Trinity in our Junior School! Regards,
Simon Fairall Head of Junior School
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JUNIOR SCHOOL ASSEMBLY - Tuesday Week A from 2.05pm Our Junior School assemblies are held fortnightly. Parents are invited to attend, and an email will be sent to families of any award recipient to ensure parents have the option to attend. We also have a live stream ZOOM link available for families who can’t attend in person. Venue: MPH Dates & Times: Tuesday A Week 2:05 pm - 13 & 27 February, 12 & 26 March Format: Class presentations, Four Pillar Awards, Sports, Community, Creative and Performing Arts and Cultural announcements Join via ZOOM: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 356 698 8173
TERM 1 UNIFORM - Full Summer Formal & Sports Uniform Students will commence the school year wearing full summer uniform. PE uniform can be worn on scheduled PE lessons and for Creative Pursuits days. PE uniform for specific events will communicated by Event Information Letters to families via Consent2Go.
CREATIVE PURSUITS The Junior School is very proud of our K-2 and Year 3-6 Creative Pursuits program. Dates & Times: Uniform:
K-2 Program commences in Term 2 3-6 Tuesday B Week: 12.50pm - 3.10pm. Commencing Week 4 on Tuesday 20 February Students can wear either sports or formal uniforms on these days.
Parent involvement is encouraged and we would love to see more of our parent community assisting with these K-2 and Year 3-6 activity groups. Please email Jessica Burgess (K-2) or Michelle Campbell (Year 3-6) to see where you can assist!
JUNIOR SCHOOL: Leaders Induction Assembly Tuesday 6 February from 2.05pm in the MPH Our Junior School ‘Welcome’ Assembly will be a chance to reconnect with our students as we prepare them for the exciting year ahead. We will also induct our new leaders for 2024, with a certificate and leadership badge. Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 356 698 8173
K - YEAR 2: Assessment period Tuesday 30 January - Thursday 1 February Our K-2 teacher will spend 45mins with each student completing a series of baseline assessment to ensure they are most up-to-date with your child progression at Trinity. Assessment Interview times have been sent to all families for booking arrangements.
YEAR 3 - 6: First day of face-to-face learning Tuesday 30 January We welcome back all our Year 3-6 students to their first day of being back in classrooms for 2024!
2025 Kinder Konnect Thursday 15 February ‘We warmly welcome you and your family to our Kinder Konnect morning session! We will be delighted to spend time with you and chat about any questions you might have. We will also give a brief overview of the intended program ahead for you and your child leading up to the 2025 Kinder School Readiness Assessment program. This session is for our families that have already enrolled their child for 2025, and for those who are interested in enrolling with us. We also are encouraging enrolled families to invite along friends or family members who are also considering where to begin their child's school journey.
JUNIOR SCHOOL: Individual Learning Plan (ILP) Meetings Monday 12 February - Monday 4 March We welcome back all our Year 3-6 students to their first day of being back in classrooms for 2024!
YEARS 3 - 6: House Swimming Carnival Thursday 15 February Wet, wild and fun! The first House event of the year is our Year 3-6 House Swimming Carnival. This is a great day for our students to participate in competitive and non-competitive events and build the House spirit within the student community. Successful swimmers at this event will be invited to represent Trinity at the next stage of the competition.
YEAR 6 CAMP: Canberra Wednesday 21 - Friday 23 February Our Year 6 students will journey to Canberra for their annual Year 6 Camp experience. The students will visit significant sites and learn about the democratic history of Australia.
JUNIOR SCHOOL: Parent, Teacher and Student Interviews Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 March Term 1 Parent, Teacher and Student Interviews are a chance for families to connect in person with your child’s teacher to discuss their start to the school year and together plan the pathway of growth for your child at Trinity. Booking details for the event will be emailed to all families.
RIVERINA ASSOCIATION SCHOOLS (RAS): Swimming Carnival Wednesday 6 March Students selected to represent Trinity for swimming will be invited to compete at the RAS Swimming Championships. Students selected will receive communication from the College regarding this event.
RIDE TO SCHOOL DAY Friday 8 March With school back and the weather warm and sunny, we want to encourage our families to get out in the local community and enjoy being physical, active and healthy with our people. To support a happy, healthy lifestyle, we will be running a ‘Summer Ride to School’ morning. Further details around logistics will be communicated closer to the event. Get those bikes and helmets out and join in the fun!
NAPLAN TESTING: Years 3 and 5 Wednesday 13 March to Wednesday 20 March The 2024 NAPLAN Testing period will commence in Week 7 of Term 1 in 2024. The testing window for the NAPLAN Assessment is: Wednesday 13 March - Year 3 and 5 Writing Friday 15 March - Year 3 and 5 Reading Monday 18 March - Year 3 and 5 Conventions of Language Wednesday 20 March - Year 3 and 5 Numeracy
PARENT SEMINAR #1: Teaching Reading at Trinity Tuesday 19 March This session aims to give parents insight into the pedagogical (teaching) methods we use to teach key literacy skills in the Junior School. Our Literacy Instructional Leader, Mrs Casey Meller, will focus on our teaching of ‘morphology’, giving our parent community insight into what morphology is, why it is such an important part of our literacy routines, and the methods we use to teach it. An invite will be emailed out to families.
HARMONY DAY Thursday 21 March Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. At Trinity, it is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. On Harmony Day, our students will come together to celebrate our cultural backgrounds as a connected, respectful community.
ALBURY GOLD CUP: Staff Professional Development / Student free day Friday 22 March
K - 12 EASTER CHAPEL Wednesday 27 March The College will be acknowledging Easter with a K-12 service on Wednesday 27 March at the College. Trinity is an Anglican School, and coming together as a community to celebrate this important day on the Christian calendar is a great way to foster our Anglican identity.
KINDERGARTEN - YEAR 12: COLLEGE PHOTOS Wednesday 3 April Full summer uniform for all students. Students in the Junior School who have PE lessons on Wednesday will not be participating in practical lessons; they are not to wear PE uniform.
YEARS 3 - 6: House Cross Country Friday 5 April, College Oval commencing at 9am Our Year 3-6 students will participate in the annual House Cross Country Carnival. The course will see them run 3-4km around the College and up into the hilly route of Somerset Rise. Students who perform to a high level will have the opportunity to represent the College and progress to the RAS Cross Country Carnival. Parents are more than welcome to come and support our budding distance runners!
JUNIOR SCHOOL: End of Term 1 Assembly Friday 12 April from 9.05am in the MPH Our Term 1 Junior School ‘End of Term’ Assembly will be an assembly to celebrate the events of Term 1 and to acknowledge the efforts of individuals from all K-6 classes focusing on Academic Endeavour in the classroom. We warmly encourage all parents and community members to attend and support us in acknowledging our students at Trinity! Venue: Date & Time: Format:
MPH Friday 12 April, 9.05am Class presentations, End of Term Awards for Academic Endeavour
Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 356 698 8173
WHO TO CONTACT AT TRINITY ANGLICAN COLLEGE Knowing who the best person is to answer your questions can be challenging in a school environment. Below is a handy reference to help parents and carers get the information you need: All school operational matters (buses, advising College of appointments etc): College Front Office 02 6049 3400 / office@trinityac.nsw.edu.au First instances of pastoral or educational questions Your child's classroom teacher - firstname.lastname@trinityac.nsw.edu.au To escalate behaviour or academic matters Kindergarten: lydia.billington@trinityac.nsw.edu.au Year 1-2: stacey.jones@trinityac.nsw.edu.au Year 3-4: kristie.mcinnes@trinityac.nsw.edu.au Year 5-6: kim.hardie@trinityac.nsw.edu.au To raise overall queries regarding Junior School matters Head of Junior School - simon.fairall@trinityac.nsw.edu.au
CONNECTING WITH OUR TEACHERS The time immediately before and after school is precious for both teachers and students. In the morning, teachers need to prepare for the day ahead, attend to classroom management and children’s work, listen to reading, complete duties, and meet with colleagues. In regard to students, they need to collect belongings from their school bags, attend reading, develop independence, and socialise with friends. After school can be quite a frenetic time as students return from specialist classes, tidy classrooms, and collect belongings. Teachers are ensuring the end of the day is as smooth as possible and that their students are supervised until collected. At Trinity Anglican College we pride ourselves on providing an atmosphere whereby parents feel comfortable approaching their child’s teacher to discuss a range of issues. It is important for parents to understand that time immediately before and after school is not always the most convenient time for parent/teacher meetings. Therefore, we request the following times to remain free from parent/teacher meetings to allow teachers and students to commence and conclude the day with uninterrupted focus 8.45am - 9.00am and 3.15pm - 3.30pm. By all means, email or call our staff, and we will be more than happy to arrange a planned time for you to raise a discussion regarding your child's experiences at Trinity.
PARENT TEACHER COMMUNICATION Communication and being able to access information with your child’s teacher, or key leaders at the school is a priority for us as a cohesive, connected Trinity community. If you would like to discuss a concern with a teacher, please arrange an appointment with them, so that uninterrupted and dedicated time can be provided for you at the meeting. Emailing the teacher, communicating via your child’s diary, or contacting the office are the simplest ways to make an appointment. Providing teachers with an idea on the main point or points of your enquiry or concern also allows for the staff member to prepare sufficiently. Quality time is vital when discussing issues concerning your child and allowing us time to gain all the relevant information is essential. Your support and consideration in these matters is greatly appreciated by all.
2024 TERM DATES TERM 1
Tuesday 30 January (Years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11 and 12) Wednesday 31 January (Years 8, 9, 10) Friday 2 February (Kindergarten, Years 1 and 2) to Friday 12 April
TERM 2
Monday 29 April to Friday 28 June
TERM 3
Tuesday 23 July to Friday 27 September
TERM 4
Monday 14 October to Wednesday 11 December
OUR UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS Term 1 - Summer Uniform Students start the year in summer uniforms. Blazers are optional for Junior School students. Term 2 - Summer Uniform / Winter Uniform Transition The transition from summer uniform is the first two weeks of term. All students are to be in winter uniform by week three. Blazers are optional for Junior School students. Term 3 - Winter Uniform All students are to be in winter uniform. Blazers are optional for Junior School students. Term 4 - Winter Uniform / Summer Uniform Transition The transition to summer uniform is the first two weeks of term. All students are to be in summer uniform by week three. Blazers are optional for Junior School students.
Trinity Anglican College 421 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive Thurgoona NSW 2641 02 6049 3400 www.trinityac.nsw.edu.au