Junior School - Term 2 Information

Junior School

TERM 2 - INFORMATION

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Trinity community members,

Welcome back for Term 2!

In Term 2, fostering dynamic student connections and driving academic progress is paramount. With our students now settled into routines and exploring ways in which they can individually flourish, we now look to challenge our students to grow, not just academically, but as positive contributors to our school community.

With a focus on individual growth, we track progress closely, celebrating milestones and addressing challenges promptly. By nurturing a supportive learning community, we empower students to excel academically while fostering meaningful connections that extend beyond the classroom Together, we cultivate an environment where every student thrives and achieves their full potential

Our students will commence Term 2 wearing full winter uniform Please note, we have a two-week transition window where students can wear either winter or summer uniforms, in their entirety, to cater for transitioning weather conditions.

There are numerous Junior School events occurring this term I wish to bring to your attention, and warmly invite you to attend the events Parents and guests are always welcome to attend our fortnightly assemblies and chapel services

This term our Trinity Volunteer program will commence Parents and community members who have completed the induction and provided all necessary documentation will receive communication from our teachers about times for them to assist.

To volunteer and assist in our classrooms and with activities, all volunteers must have completed the Trinity Volunteer Induction and a current NSW Working with Children’s Check

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 2 as we celebrate a fantastic year at Trinity.

We hope this information assists parents to see what activities and events are planned for Term 2.

Regards, Simon Fairall Head of Junior School

EVENT KEY:

Whole school Sports Curriculum Excursions/Events Parent Seminar

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:

Dates & Times:

Format:

Join via ZOOM:

MPH

Tuesday A Week 2:05 pm - 7 & 21 May, 4 & 18 June

Class presentations, Four Pillar Awards, Sports, Community, Creative and Performing Arts and Cultural announcements

https://zoom.us/join

Meeting ID: 356 698 8173

TERM 2 UNIFORM - Full Winter Formal & Sports Uniform

Students will commence Term 2 wearing full Winter Uniform.

Please note, we have a two-week transition window where students can wear either winter or summer uniforms, in their entirety, to cater for transitioning weather conditions

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 Week 1 - Thursday 2 May

3-6 Tuesday B Week: 12.50pm - 3.10pm. Commencing Week 4 on Tuesday 14 May 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: Welcome Back

Assembly

Monday 29 April, 9.30am in the MPH

Welcome back to Term 2!

Our assembly is a celebration of renewed energy and possibilities. This student only gathering is a chance for us to reconnect, share aspirations, and set goals for the term ahead. Let's embrace the excitement of learning, collaboration, and growth together. Here's to a fantastic journey ahead!

College ANZAC Day Service

Tuesday 30 April, College Common (grassed area)

Our students in K-12 will participate in a school-based service to pay respect to those who served in ANZAC commitments at home and abroad The service will be held on the grassed Common Area outside the Science labs from 10 30 – 11 05am

YEAR 6: Science & Engineering Discovery Day

Wednesday 1 May

The Science and Engineering Discovery Day is a nationwide STEM outreach program where a select group of students in Year 6 experience aspects of science and engineering, focusing on inspiring students to consider these career paths The day also focuses on persistence and collaboration as students work in groups to complete the challenges

YEAR 6: GRIP Leadership Conference

Monday 6 May, Albury Entertainment Centre

The conference brings together all leaders from various Junior Schools and Primary Schools in the Albury/Wodonga Region The aim of the day is to introduce the current leadership group to the skills required to be good leaders in any community. The focus is on the students, and in a day of fun and introspection, each student involved will learn about themselves and leadership. The College has taken part in this program for a number of years, and each leader who attended gained from the experience.

YEAR 3 - 6: RAS Cross Country

Tuesday 7 May, Jindera Golf Club

Our selected Year 3-6 cross-country squad will compete against other RAS (Riverina Anglican Schools) at the Jindera Golf Club. Students who are successful in individual events can be selected in the CIS (Combined Independent Schools) squad to compete in Sydney.

YEAR 1 - 6: Author Visit -

Jaqueline Harvey

Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 May, College Library

Our Year 1 - 6 students will be entertained by Jacqueline Harvey, author of the bestselling AliceMiranda and Clementine Rose series. Jacqueline will captivate our students with stories from her childhood, her time at school and why she decided to become a writer

YEAR 6: Bonegilla Migrant Experience

Friday 10 May

Children will get a taste of the migrant experiences that helped to shape modern Australia and the impact they had on the local region Our tour will see our students and staff walk in the footsteps of the 300,000-plus migrants who arrived at Bonegilla before going on to build new lives and families of their own in all corners of our nation The student will also take part in stories to help them understand the way in which migrants helped to create our cultural heritage.

YEAR 6: Drama Immersion Day

Friday 10 and Monday 13 May, Year 6 Classrooms

Our Year 6 students will be immersed in drama-based activities linking in with their work on the history of migration in Australia.

Mother’s Day Breakfast

Friday 10 May, 7.30am in the Multi-purpose Hall

We will be hosting a Mother's Day breakfast at the College

Tickets are $7 per person and include a delicious breakfast item prepared by Albury Lions Club, complimentary tea, coffee, juice and lucky door prize entry

There will be raffles, student performances, fun games and challenges to participate in with your child/ren throughout the morning.

Purchase your ticket and preferred breakfast item before Friday 3 May 2024. Tickets will also need to be purchased for students attending. Purchase here - https://www.trybooking.com/CQTLN

ASC’S Got Talent

Friday 10 May, 6.30pm - 8.30pm in Multi-purpose Hall

Join us for an evening of entertainment featuring students from Trinity Anglican College, Cathedral College Wangaratta, Cobram Anglican Grammar School, and All Saints Anglican College showcasing their talents in music, dance, comedy and more This family friendly show is not to be missed!

Tickets are $10 per person or $30 for a group of four.

Proceeds from the event will support students as they rehearse and perform in the 2025 ASC’s School’s Concert in Perth

Purchase your ticket and before Friday 3 May 2024 - https://www trybooking com/CQZHW

‘TASTE

OF TRINITY’ -

Monday 13 May

Year 7 Experience Day & Parent Info Session

Our Year 6 students will spend the day in the Senior School as they prepare for their transition into Year 7 in 2024. This day sees our students meet their 2024 Head of House and engage with the Senior School in a range of activities aimed to make the transition into Senior School as seamless and safe as possible This day is the beginning of a year long journey aimed at supporting our Trinity students as they prepare for the next steps in their Trinity experience.

Parent Information Evening 6 - 7pm.

An evening dedicated to parents of 2024 Year 7 students will be held the evening of the same day. Students are also encouraged to attend and engage in the evening

It will give you as a parent the opportunity to meet with other parents, get an overview of Year 7 including Pastoral Care, Houses, Camps etc, ask questions and to learn more ofyour child’s upcoming journey.

RSVP here - https://form.jotform.com/241187456340860

KINDER KONNECT #2

Wednesday 15 May, 9.30am - 10.30am

Kinder Konnect #2 will see our 2025 Kinder cohort visit our campus for their second morning session. This session focuses on the continued development of their awareness of our surrounds and begin to connect in with our students. Our Year 6 student leaders will be running a range of activities for them, so that they become more familiar with not only the physical grounds but begin to develop positive relationships with our wonderful students at Trinity

Parents will have the opportunity to chat with our leadership teams as they prepare for the 2025 School Readiness Interviews held later this term.

YEAR 3 - 6: Athletics Carnival

Thursday 16 May, Alexandra Park

All students in Year 3-6 will travel to Alexandra Park, Albury, to participate in the annual House Athletics Carnival.

Parents and friends of the College are more than welcome to come and cheer on our Trinity athletes as they compete in running, high jump, long jump, discuss and shot-put events. Students who perform to a high level will have the opportunity to represent the College and progress to the RAS Athletics Carnival

YEAR 5 - 6: Paul Kelly Cup

Friday 17 May, Jelbart Park, Albury

Our budding AFL stars in Year 5 and 6 will have the chance to compete with other local schools in the Paul Kelly Cup. Successful sides will progress to the Regional Championships later this year.

YEAR 3 - 6: Albury School Netball Cup

Monday 20 May, JC King Park, Albury

Trinity will be sending a number of squads to compete in the Albury School Netball Cup. This gala day event promotes the sport of netball for both competitive competition and for those new to the sport.

KINDER & YEAR 1: National Simultaneous Storytime

Wednesday 22 May, College Library

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Now in its 24th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy

YEAR 5 - Drama Immersion Day

Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 May, Year 5 Classrooms

Year 5 students will enjoy a Drama Immersion Day that will allow them to explore their creativity and develop their performance skills The day involves various drama activities such as role-playing, scene creation, and movement exercises. The students have the opportunity to work in groups and showcase their work through mini-performances It is a fun-filled day that fosters teamwork, confidence, and creativity among the students.

YEAR 5 CAMP - Sovereign Hill

Wednesday 29 - Friday 31 May

Our Year 5 students will visit the gold fields of Sovereign Hill for their annual Year 5 camp experience. This camp allows the groups to connect socially as they explore the history of the gold rush in this rich and exciting camp adventure.

WHOLE SCHOOL - STUDENT FREE DAY

Friday 7 June

This is a Pupil Free Day for Trinity students in K-12, as staff of the College participate in the Anglican Schools Commission’s Christian Purposes Day at Wangaratta

KING’S BIRTHDAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Monday 10 June

YEAR 3 - 4: Project Rockit Session ‘Belong’

Thursday 13 June, College Library

BELONG introduces students to the important role that they play in building inclusive school communities, empowering them with foundational strategies and empathy to combat social exclusion and increase awareness of diverse perspectives.

The big idea: “Each one of us matters, and we all have the power to make everyone feel like they belong ”

YEAR 5 - 6: Project Rockit Session ‘Sync’

Tuesday 14 June, College Library

SYNC is an empowering introduction to the digital world, exploring the opportunities and challenges of online communication, as well as providing strategies to navigate conflict online.

The big idea: “Our individual actions may seem small but together they create the online world we want to see.”

2025 KINDER - School Readiness Interviews

Monday 17 June - Friday 28 June

Our students enrolled for 2024 Kindergarten will begin their School Readiness Test assessments with our key staff to prepare them for start next year These assessments provide our families and staff with a great insight into the next generation of Trinity students, as we endeavour to give them the best start possible for their future educational journeys with us

Junior School Parent Seminar - Numeracy

Tuesday 18 June, 5.30pm - 6.30pm, College Library

Led by our numeracy champions, this session aims to give parents an insight into the pedagogical (teaching) methods we use at Trinity to teach key numeracy skills in the Junior School

Our Numeracy Instructional Leader, Kirby McDonald, and Dean of Studies (Junior), Lauren Naldrett, will walk alongside our parent community to share insights and techniques to improve reading outcomes with your child

KINDER - YEAR 6: Indigenous Performance - Majeda Beatty

Wednesday 26 June, College Multi-purpose Hall

Majeda Beatty presents both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures as well as sharing her perspective on being an Indigenous millennial woman She believes in the importance of cultural pride and carrying on past traditions as well as moving forward in a modern world

The flags will be discussed and Majeda will present and demonstrate various instruments, artifacts and costumes specific to each culture as well as the importance of ochre and the significance of the body paint designs in Aboriginal culture

JUNIOR SCHOOL: End of Term 2 Assembly

Friday 28 June from 9.05am in the MPH

Our Term 2 Junior School ‘End of Term’ Assembly will be an assembly to celebrate the events of Term 2 and to acknowledge the efforts of individuals from all K-6 classes focusing on Academic Achievement 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:

Join via Zoom:

MPH

Friday 28 June, 9.05am

Class presentations, End of Term Awards for Academic Achievement

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

Learning Support: fiona.mcevoy@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

TERM 3

TERM 4

Monday 29 April to Friday 28 June

Tuesday 23 July to Friday 27 September

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.