Trinity News Magazine - Winter Edition 2020

WIN T E R

2020

TRINITY

www.trinity.wa.edu.au CONTENTS FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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CURRICULUM

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JUNIOR SCHOOL

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CAMPUS MINISTRY 11 VITA ITALIANA – ITALIAN LIFE 16

WASTE WISE ACCREDITATION 18 MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING 20 ARCHIVES

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EVENTS

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TOBA

KEEP IN TOUCH

WEDDINGS/BIRTHS VALE

OBITUARIES

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From the Principal TRINITY – A STRONG COMMUNITY IN LOCKDOWN

The past few months have certainly been very testing for everyone. As a society and as a College community, we have all been required to navigate unchartered waters with respect to the global pandemic associated with COVID-19.

We have had to conform to various societal restrictions and adjust to the many frequent amendments to health, travel and social advice as our federal and state governments, in consultation with respective health authorities, have focused on minimising and preventing the transmission of COVID-19. I am sure that I echo the sentiments of most when I reflect upon how lucky we are to have been living in Perth throughout this time.

What has been particularly alarming has been the rapid acceleration of the pandemic and the effect it has had on aspects of our College life. I first mentioned the coronavirus in a College newsletter on 28 February and then soon after, sent the first formal letter to all families on 17 March. Since then, in rather rapid succession, I have sent another ten letters to families (and students and staff) providing various updates as our context has changed. Amidst a backdrop of changing school operations, increased hygiene measures, our school closure, the implementation of a Remote Learning Program and then our school resumption, we have positively and successfully maintained our teaching and learning processes while keeping all within our community safe.

This has been the focus for Trinity College.

Throughout this most unusual time, we have consistently prioritised the health and safety of our students, staff and all within our community. In doing so, we have considered specific guidelines and advice from various health, education and school governance authorities at both a national and state level.

There has certainly been plenty of advice to consider! In fact, a most recent check pointed to a total of 45 memos and seven government directives that needed to be discerned and then implemented within our Trinity context. Over the past months, we have seen our College largely shut down as we transitioned into remote learning and then resumed again as we implemented a phased return to direct learning. I am most grateful for the understanding and remarkable support of our College community as we adapted accordingly.

It was most humbling and very satisfying to see the smiles on students’ faces as they returned to campus to be with their mates and teachers. It was a very real reminder about the important role of relationships and community within our College. While teaching and learning can be done effectively in a remote manner (and our College has certainly achieved this over the past months), holistic learning is best achieved through the respectful, purposeful and real interaction of people. It is in the shared effort and caring relationships of people – students, staff and families – that community is formed, and it is this strong sense of community and support that makes Trinity College such a great school.

It is not buildings that make a school, for they are just shells without some scuff marks and the excited voices and energy of students to bring them to life. It is not programs or good digital connections that make a school, but rather the shared work of the staff and students in working towards making such learning relevant. This obviously happens more effectively when delivered in a face-to-face manner.

I sincerely acknowledge the difficulty that the changing nature of ‘school’ and ‘mode of instructional delivery’ presented to all within our College community. While I appreciate the general understanding of the circumstances that we all found ourselves in, I am also very grateful for the patience, support and trust of our families. Likewise, our students should be commended for their adaptability and willingness to remain engaged in their learning, whether remotely or within the classroom. Generally, they have remained positive and applied themselves to the various tasks presented to them.

I am also incredibly proud of the teachers and support staff who have continually adapted and worked incredibly hard over the past months.

Such an enormous shift in teaching pedagogy has been handled most professionally and in a manner that has demonstrated their genuine dedication to the students in their care.

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL CONTINUED...

This point was highlighted in a recent letter that all staff received from Dr Wayne Tinsey, Executive Director of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). It served to acknowledge, congratulate and thank teachers and College staff for their part in keeping education alive and relevant during these difficult months. I include some excerpts below:

Who would have thought it possible that millions of young people would be able to continue their learning in the midst of a global pandemic? Could we have ever imagined that educators of all ages and experience would embrace technology and the discipline of distance and remote learning, just so that our young people could remain connected to school and education?

“… In these extraordinary days of COVID-19, our society has realised how dependent we are on the people who do ‘ordinary’ jobs; those who in normal times, we can tend to take for granted. During this time, our rubbish has still been collected, our police and firefighters have still responded, our hospitals have still been wonderfully staffed, our supermarkets have been replenished and our students have still been taught.

I have never been so proud of my profession; and I have so much admiration for you, the teachers, youth workers and our support staff who have selflessly put the needs of our students above your own. I know that many of you have had to juggle the needs of your own families, as well as the care and concern for your students. Ours is a profession of service and very few would consider their contribution as being heroic. But for me, what you have selflessly achieved in recent weeks is just that, heroic.

So many of the contributions that may have been taken for granted prior to the pandemic, are now valued more than ever. The ‘ordinary’ has become the site of the heroic! These professions have proven themselves to be extraordinary in their contribution.

I hope that, as things return to a new normal, we as a society are more grateful for the teachers and the other ‘ordinary’ heroes who just did what they had to do. I hope that as we reflect on the pressures of working from home and the experience of home schooling, our society will have renewed appreciation for educators. We now realise more than ever the privilege of schooling, where shared humanity makes all the difference in the formation of the young...”

With little notice and minimal preparation time, our school staff have contributed to unprecedented adaptation and innovation in the process of education. I have no doubt that reflection on what has been achieved in recent weeks will result in a transformation of education practice for generations to come. Be very proud of your part in this.

These are wonderful sentiments that have been echoed by many families and students within our Trinity College community as they have forwarded many cards, letters and emails of appreciation and support. As we continue to emerge from this COVID-19 period, may we look to return to ‘normal’ school operations with a renewed sense of community and deep appreciation of our shared responsibilities in working together in the formation of good young Men for Others.

Live Jesus in our hearts.

Mr Darren O’Neill Principal

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Junior School STUDENT LEADERSHIP

The Junior School is always very fortunate to have so many Year 6 boys wanting to take on leadership positions. This year was no exception with an abundant number of boys putting up their hands. All the boys who applied for these roles have a lot of potential and it was wonderful to see their enthusiasm in becoming role models amongst their peers. The Junior School is looking forward to working with the boys this year and assisting them to develop as good decision-makers and to be of service to their peers.

In February, during their Opening Mass in the Trinity Chapel the Junior Prefects, House Captains, House Vice-captains and Music Captains received their badges.

We congratulate all boys who have been given leadership roles in the Junior School this year.

Head Boy: Liam Murray (6W)

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Deputy Head Boy: Riley Ferguson (6W) Prefects: Jaxon Beale (6B), Jacob Borck (6W), Ashton Callus (6GD), Tom Downey (6GD), Jeremiah Locke (6W), Tieg Maher (6W), Hudson May (6B), Bowie McCabe (6B), David Shanahan (6G), Ethan Taylor (6GD), Kyan Tremain (6B), Axel Walsh (6GD) House Captains: Joel Brouwer (6B), Tom Quartermain (6B), Ben Maine (6W), Hudson Armour (6G) House Vice-captains: Max Rees (6GD), Banjo Morris-Luck (6W), Benjamin De Santis (6G), Luke Stubbs (6B), Thomas Secker (6G), James Lake (6GD), Max Radica (6GD) and Daniel McDonnell (6G)

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Music Captain: Leo Periz (6GD) Music Vice-captain: Aris Mazarakis (6B) Choir Captain: Leonardo Tanner (6G) Dance Captain: Oliver Nicoletto (6B)

1) 2020 Junior School Prefects 2) House Captains and Vice Captains 3) Music, Choir and Dance Captains and Vice Captains

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REFLECTING ON REMOTE LEARNING Being a teacher during the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been one of challenge. Having to quickly learn in a matter of days how to instruct and engage your students in learning via a whole new platform has been a real eye-opener for many teachers. As a father of two young children, I was in a unique position of attempting to teach my class online whilst at the same time assisting my own children with their home learning.

One thing is for sure, you had to be creative to survive and thrive during this period.

Something that has really struck me is the exciting opportunities for creativity that online learning has brought. We have seen it all over the world and as a teacher I have seen it in my students. From the original and creative ways in which students have chosen to set up their at-home learning centres to the way in which many of them chose to display their work – the use of Lego to demonstrate their knowledge of perimeter to using their kitchen whiteboard to create brainstorms and mind maps .

During their time away from the College, many of our Junior School boys began vegetable gardens at home to continue their classroom learning on Food and Fibre for HASS.

In politics, it is said to “never let a good crisis go to waste” and many of our students have shone with their creativity and resilience. I think many new ideas have been discovered and a broader sense of creativity has been established.

Mason Welsh (5B)

Jonah Clarke (5B)

James Spencer (4B)

Matthew Knezovic (5GD)

Orlando La Falce (5GD)

Ned Sargent (5GD)

Joseph Palazzo (5B)

Jasper Morris-Luck (4B)

Fabian Latouche (4B)

Mr Andrew Hayes Year 5 Teacher

The Years 4 and 5 students were given the task of making bruschetta by their Italian teacher, Signora Knapman.

Students were sent a video with step-by-step instructions in two languages. The boys had a great time learning how to make this fresh, healthy and very popular Italian dish.

Reuben Panaia (5GD)

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Nate (4B) and Tyson Cass (5W)

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Curriculum INTRODUCING THE 2020 PREFECTS

On Tuesday 18 February, the Investiture Assembly was held in the Sports Centre to officially welcome our Prefects for 2020. The official party was ceremoniously piped in by the Trinity Pipes & Drums. After being individually introduced to the assembly they were presented with their Prefect’s tie and pin by Principal, Mr Darren O’Neill.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 PREFECTS: Head Prefect, Cameron Pell (12.5) Cameron Pell is your Head Prefect for 2020.

Cameron has been at the College since Year 4. He has represented Trinity’s 1st hockey team since Year 8 and hopes to play his 50th game for the 1st team this year. Cam will be serving under the faith and service formation portfolio and says some of his most enjoyable experiences of Trinity have come from taking part in Christian Service.

This year, Cam hopes to empower others and act as a servant leader to his peers.

Deputy Head Prefect, Riley Mattingley (12.2) Riley will be serving under the sporting portfolio and has been at Trinity since Year 7. He values respect, honesty, compassion and selflessness. Riley is a passionate sportsman and is a member of the 1st cricket team. He has been a PCG councillor, a member of several student committees, the Peer Ministry and Cadre programs and is working towards his senior project for Christian Service. Riley has demonstrated

leadership and excellence in all he does and now, as our Deputy Head Prefect, he hopes to work with other likeminded students in trying to improve cohesion amongst the sporting teams as well as strengthen the bond between senior and junior students.

Brendan Bin Omar (12.1) Brendan Bin Omar is a proud Nyikina man from Derby and he started Trinity in Year 7.

He boards at Mt Lawley with other boys from his region and loves nothing better than to have those he loves around him. He is known for his gentle, kind and caring nature and he often takes time to listen and guide younger students. He is very passionate about sport and represents the College in the 1st football and basketball teams and competes with the athletics squad, making him a very good fit for serving under the sport portfolio. His biggest goals in life are to be a present and supportive dad when he has children and to pursue study in a field that allows him to give back to and empower his people.

Matthew Bottega (12.2) Matthew will be serving in the faith and service formation portfolio and has been at Trinity since Year 4. He has been involved in the faith student committee, served as a peer minister a special minister of the Eucharist, Cadre and went on last year’s pilgrimage to India, which he values as his favourite experience so far at Trinity. Matthew was awarded the Long Tan Youth Leadership Award in Year 10 and hopes to serve the College

by working with other students to build inclusivity within Trinity by strengthening the bonds between year groups.

Kenzie Bui (12.4) Kenzie has been a student here at Trinity since Year 7, is studying six ATAR courses and will be serving under the academic portfolio. Kenzie is a student who has made the most of every opportunity presented to him by the College, having participated in programs from all Four Pillars of Cultural, Academic, Sport and Service. Kenzie is a student who values hard work, respect and integrity, showing this through his daily actions in living the TC Spirit, being a Man for Others and always giving his best.

As a 2020 Prefect, he wishes to continue building bonds with fellow members of the TC community and to be a role model for other students at the College.

Sri Krishna Dharmapuri (12.4) Sri has been at Trinity for seven years and will be serving under the academic portfolio.

Post school, his aim is to study medicine or astrophysics and his most memorable moments are the India pilgrimage and the NASA space camp. Sri loves cricket, plays in the 1st cricket team, soccer and is Captain of the Trinity chess team. He admires honesty, courage, loyalty and humility and hopes to be seen by his peers as an approachable person who will try everything and give his very best. Sri’s positive ambition and optimism are qualities that he hopes will help him to serve to lead by example this year.

2020 Prefects

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INTRODUCING THE 2020 PREFECTS CONTINUED...

Rafael Fiore (12.3)

Willem Lamers (12.6)

Declan Ryan (12.1)

Rafael has been at Trinity since Year 4 and will be serving under the academic portfolio.

He is studying a six ATAR subject load of Religious Education, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Math Specialists and Math Methods. Rafael is also committed to the Sporting Pillar of the College as a member of the swim team, 1st water polo and cross country. He also makes the time to serve as a lifeguard at Trigg Beach and next year, hopes to study medicine at UWA. This year, Rafael would like to serve the community by raising academic standards of the College and promote a greater understanding of, and involvement in, the School’s rich culture.

Willem joined the College in Year 4 and has been a part of Quest retreat, Senior Ministry, open days, being a waiter at the school ball as well as being a part of the volleyball tour and the rotary adventure in citizenship in Canberra. This year he will be serving under the music and arts portfolio. Willem is an avid member of the music community, playing trombone in wind orchestra and swing band, as well as singing in the chorale and vocal ensemble. He has enjoyed the bonds he has created, the challenges that he has faced as well as the opportunity to perform and play at a high standard, both in music and on the sporting field. In 2020, Willem hopes to do his very best to promote the Cultural Pillar of the College and to continue serving as captain of 1st volleyball and vice instrumental captain.

Declan has been at Trinity since Year 7 and will be serving under the music and arts portfolio, a Pillar of the College that he has been committed to and excelled in.

He takes pride in playing his role whether it be in the back pocket for football, bench warmer, head of communications for swimming, a member of book club or as instrumental captain. Declan accepts each responsibility that he is given and strives to do his part, to the very best of his ability. As Prefect, Declan hopes to serve his fellow students with that same want to give the best of himself, with honesty and integrity.

Charles Gilbert (12.3) Serving in the faith and service formation portfolio, Charlie has been at Trinity since Year 7 – he loves his College and wants Trinity to be the best it can be. His values are evident in his selfless and servant-hearted nature, which has been well-demonstrated in his roles of Peer Minister, Senior Minister, Special Minister of the Eucharist and recipient of the 2019 Best Clubman award as a member of the 1st hockey team. This year Charlie hopes to encourage younger students to expand their comfort zone within opportunities for service and expression of their faith.

Ethan Hardy (12.5) Ethan has been at the College since Year 4 and will be serving this year under the faith and service formation portfolio. Last year, Ethan was a Senior Minister as well as having the privilege of going on the India pilgrimage. He looks forward to bringing the many experiences of living service in action, to his day-to-day as a Prefect. He also represents the College in basketball, football and athletics. Ethan hopes to achieve the best ATAR he can achieve and study at university next year.

Luke Kelly (12.5) Luke will be serving under the sport portfolio and has been at Trinity since Year 6. He has represented the College in the 1st water polo team, swimming and football. He hopes to be an approachable and confident student, who gives his very best to everything he does. Luke was a member of the Senior Ministry program last year and was noted as someone who always had his eyes and heart open to listening to and helping other students from all years. The highlight of his time at Trinity was the recent pilgrimage through India, which has changed his life and wishes all students were able to experience what he did. Luke hopes to achieve the best ATAR he can this year and pursue further study through a university pathway.

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Jason Landon (12.2) Serving under the sports portfolio, Jason joined Trinity College in Year 5 and has been actively involved in Christian Service, sport and committed to pursuing leadership and ministry opportunities such as PCG Councillor, Peer Minister, Kairos and Cadre. Qualities he admires in people are honesty, trustworthiness, sincerity and compassion. Over these last years Jason has come to value exploring the world in which we live and rising to the challenge of exploring one’s own beliefs and values. As a Prefect of the College, Jason hopes to be approachable, committed, pro-active, willing to listen and hopes to leave a positive legacy with his fellow Prefects and the Class of 2020.

Libero Piffaretti (12.3) Libero has been involved in all aspects of Trinity across all Pillars since Year 7. He has contributed as a member of various student committees, attended the LEAP leadership conference in Los Angeles and has served as a Senior Minister. Last year, Libero had the privilege of going to India as a pilgrim and found it a challenging, but rewarding and life-changing experience.

Libero is also highly committed to his music and to the music program at Trinity and will be serving under the music and arts portfolio. This year he hopes to work with other students to promote the Cultural Pillar of the College and to be a role model to other students in the way that he lives out the example set by Christ and our mantra of being a Man for Others, in every situation, no matter the cost.

Daniel Santelli (12.6) Daniel will be serving under the academic portfolio and has been at Trinity since Year 4. He is studying a six ATAR subject load of Physics, Chemistry, English, Religious Education, Math Methods and Italian. He has aspirations to pursue further study in either neuroscience or sociology and to live with purpose and passion for what he does, identifying with John W Gardner’s statement that “all excellence involves discipline and tenacity of purpose”. This year Daniel recognises the call to service as a Prefect and hopes to collaboratively explore ways to support other students in their journey.

Joshua Sumich (12.7) Joshua Sumich has been at Trinity College since Year 7. He has contributed to all Pillars of the College by jumping at every opportunity thrown at him and giving his very best in all he does. This year Josh will be serving under the music and arts portfolio. He regularly gives his time and talents across the College, participates in many music groups, the rowing program, Christian Service and is a high achiever in academics. Josh values loyalty, friendship and hard work and wishes to implement these into the Trinity community by living by the mantra of Men for Others.

YEAR 12 RESULTS 2019

As a College, we congratulate the Year 12 Class of 2019 who performed strongly across the board in their academic studies. Their success is due to a combination of factors, such as: • hard work, consistent application, determination and perseverance of our students • committed support of our parents • high-quality teaching and learning provided by a professional, dedicated and hardworking staff • a strong emphasis on providing a personalised and holistic education • a relentless focus on each individual where each student is challenged, encouraged, well-known and cared for • ensuring that students are engaged in each of the College’s Four Pillars – Spiritual, Academic, Cultural and Sport • individualised subject counselling for each student.

Jake Pizzuto ('19) with his parents, Domenic and Maria

In 2019, 98.3% of our Year 12 students were awarded their WACE with 61% of our students obtaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 80 or higher. This qualifies them for the vast majority of courses at all five of our local universities. Our median ATAR was 84.25, which is consistent with our average for the last number of years.

97 CLUB The Trinity College 97 Club is for all students who achieve an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 97 or above.

Many of these boys scored well in excess of 97, but just as a guide, to achieve an ATAR of 97 requires students to achieve an average final scaled score of just under 80% in their best four courses. This is an outstanding achievement. The 2019 Year 12 students to achieve an ATAR of 97 or above are: Daivik Anil Dejan Bouwhuis James Breust Aidan Darmawan Thomas Green Alexander Moffatt Manav Patel

97 Club Morning Tea

Dejan Bouwhuis ('19) with his parents, Kirk and Tiziana

Samuel Pesce Jake Pizzuto Kin Ting (Issac) Poon Harrison Roberts Michael Thomas Dimitri Tsagaris

We are very proud of the Class of 2019 and we also thank all the Year 12 parents for their support and our dedicated teaching staff for their efforts with these boys.

Back Row – (L-R) Aidan Darmawan, Issac Poon, James Breust, Samuel Pesce, Harrison Roberts, Michael Thomas, Dejan Bouwhuis Front Row – Anil Davik, Manav Patel, Dimitri Tsagaris, Thomas Green, Jake Pizzuto, Alex Moffatt TRINITY NEWS – WINTER 2020

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STUDENT DESTINATIONS 2019

Each year, families are invited to contribute to the College Destination Survey. Data collected is used to paint an overall picture of the pathways that our Year 12 students pursue after graduation.

POST SCHOOL DESTINATIONS Data collected from the Class ’19 respondees indicates that 80% of students accepted a place at university, which is consistent with previous years.

POST YEAR 12 DESTINATIONS 4.6% Enrolled in Pre-Apprenticeships 2.8% Full Time Employment 5.6% Other 7.4% Enrolled at TAFE

79.6% Enrolled at University

PATHWAYS TO UNIVERSITY

2020 UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS Figure 1 (below) highlights that Curtin University (45%) and The University of Western Australia (26%) continue to be the most popular tertiary destinations for our students.

CURTIN UWA

In 2019 the College added another option for students wishing to gain entry to university.

Trinity was selected as a pilot school for Curtin’s UniReady program. This enabling course allows Year 12 students, who successfully complete the course, direct entry into most courses at Curtin University. Along with the Certificate IV Business the College now offers three pathway options for students wishing to attend university.

Cert IV – Curtin University 18.5%

INTERSTATE/OVERSEAS NOTRE DAME ECU MURDOCH

UNIVERSITY COURSE ENROLMENTS The two most popular courses that students enrolled in were Business/Commerce and Engineering. Other popular courses included Biomedical Science and Physiotherapy. As has been the trend over the past few years more students are applying and being accepted into courses through early offer or guaranteed places before the ATAR examinations commence. UWA’s professional and direct pathways again proved popular with Trinity students. After completion of a bachelor’s degree at UWA, students may then enrol in a professional degree. If a student achieves a high enough ATAR they are offered a guaranteed place in a range of courses.

SCHOLARSHIPS Trinity students continued the strong tradition of being awarded scholarships to study at universities in Australia and abroad.

In 2019, eleven students were awarded scholarships, many providing significant financial support while studying.

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ATAR 81.5%

VET STUDIES Over the past few years, the number of students completing VET qualifications as part of their studies has increased. There were 69 students who achieved one or more VET qualifications as part of their Year 12 studies. Some of these students studied qualifications off-campus at TAFE colleges and other training providers.

These courses included Certificate II Engineering, Hospitality, Plumbing, Building & Construction, Cybersecurity and Electrotechnology.

Campus Ministry

Exploring Gujarat Top L-R: Matthew Bottega (12.2), Sri Dharmapuri (12.4), Josh Crevola (12.3), Kinta Pinchin-Yamada (12.2) and Alex Bradley (12.1) Bottom L-R: Fr Jean Paul, Mrs Marya Stewart, Mrs Rosa West, Libero Piffaretti (12.3), Ethan Hardy (12.5) and Sam O'Connell (’09) TRINITY NEWS – WINTER 2020

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OUR PILGRIMAGE TO INDIA

For 30 years, Trinity has been privileged to have an ongoing relationship with schools and organisations in Mithra in Chennai, Jagruti High School in Mandal and the Christian Brothers charitable works in Kolkata. The College community has financially supported these groups and every two years a group of students and staff make a pilgrimage to India to help in a more tangible and personal way. Our fundraising has contributed to school buildings, including classrooms, dining room and accommodation blocks, providing food and clothing for students, classroom resources, physiotherapy equipment and blankets and food for the homeless in Kolkata. It is amazing to see and be part of the fantastic work that the organisations we support, continue to do with people in great need. We are always so welcomed by each place we visit and helping, in whatever way we can, is such a joyous and humbling experience.

We have so many other great experiences like visiting the Taj Mahal and the ancient town of Fatepur Sikri, touring the spice markets of old Delhi and singing and dancing with students at Mithra and Mandal. But what stands out most for our pilgrims is the people that we meet, with whom we spend time and build relationships. Stories of people who we share our lives with while on pilgrimage are the memories which last. This is the very reason that we continue raising funds to support organisations in India. We know that wonderful people, who struggle to overcome what sometimes seems like insurmountable odds, have so much to teach us and that their lives matter greatly to us.

The 2019 pilgrims were; Mrs Marya Stewart, Mrs Rosa West, Mr Sam O’Connell (’09), Matthew Bottega (12.2), Alex Bradley (12.1), Josh Crevola (12.3), Sri Dharmapuri (12.4), Ethan Hardy (12.5), Luke Kelly (12.5), Libero Piffaretti (12.3), Kinta Pinchin-Yamada (12.2) and Daniel Rees (12.4).

The pilgrims wrote reflections on some of the people they came to know and we share a few of these here.

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MY PROJECT INDIA BY KINTA PINCHIN-YAMADA

MY PROJECT INDIA BY MATTHEW BOTTEGA

BITTU

DURGA

As Jim McGinnis was unable to stay in Kolkata during our time there, we were assigned two past students from St Mary’s Orphanage, Bittu and Amar. The two showed us all around the bustling city and developed a deep bond with us. I grew especially close to Bittu, who was funny, kind and cheerful character. However, Bittu had originally come from an incredibly poor family. His family did not own a fridge nor television when he was accepted at St Mary’s Orphanage. Although the hardship, Bittu is now studying hotel management and has been assigned to various places from across the world and hopes to move to America to work in their hotels as well as travel to Australia to meet us again. Bittu’s connection to me and the other pilgrims was made easier through our mutual enjoyment of internet culture which we had missed out on during the pilgrimage, such as Tik Tok, memes and a slightly juvenile sense of humour. Our relationship grew stronger over our time in Kolkata as the pair would frequently return to St Mary’s to check up on us and talk with the pilgrims. I remain in contact with Bittu. Although Kolkata was our final destination in India, which was inherently sad, Bittu and Amar made it one of the most memorable experiences of the pilgrimage and the bond I created with Bittu made the ending to our India pilgrimage a truly special experience.

PANDI During my time at Mithra, I became good friends with Pandi, a 20-year-old resident of the institute.

Since the first day we arrived, Pandi and I instantly became close, which would last through to my departure from Chennai; although, he was a little bossy. Pandi’s disability rendered his left arm immobile as well as causing him to struggle to walk with ease. Despite the challenges, Pandi always showed up to every activity with a smile on his face, which was both beautiful to see, but also inspiring to know that his daily hardships would never hold him back from living. This was most evident during the classes, where I spent two of the days in his Year Four classroom helping him with his English and Tamil spelling and in the playground where he would find the greatest joy in the most simple of toys, namely bubbles. Pandi also enjoyed the television show that the Sisters put on in the afternoon. Communication was hard between us as Pandi struggled to speak, often resorting to pointing and differently pitched sounds; however, Pandi was extremely clear in his directions.

Pandi has also begun his vocational training in cleaning services. Even with the challenges Pandi faced and our difficulty communicating, the relationship we formed over our brief period of time was a great start to the pilgrimage, allowing me to become involved in Indian culture as well as being able to better help others.

Throughout the majority of my time at Mithra, I worked with a 15-yearold girl named Durga. Durga was diagnosed with a severe seizure disorder as well as being hyperreactive. She lived at the campus in Chennai and mainly speaks Tamil, with a little English. Durga’s mum, Lata Bhavana, was also mentally disabled and passed away when she was only a young child. Her father, Munasamy, a carpenter assistant was not able to look after his kids. Durga is mentally challenged and suffers from speech delay, malnutrition and fits, for which she must take medication. She enjoys play time, watching TV, bubbles and spelling; however, can get very aggressive and aggravated when someone annoys her during these times.

SUMAN

Suman is a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with autism. He stays at Daya Dan, a disability school in Kolkata to be looked after by the Missionaries of Charity Sisters and their assistants. Suman is unable to walk or talk and only has very minimal body movement. He would enjoy it when we sang to him or played instruments with him. During most lunchtimes I would feed Suman. He was one of the harder children to feed as he struggles to fit much into his mouth and swallow. According to one of the Sisters, Suman had only recently arrived at Daya Dan but was making fast, noticeable changes.

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OUR PILGRIMAGE TO INDIA CONTINUED...

Q&A with some of our pilgrims 1. WHY DID YOU WANT TO TAKE PART IN THE INDIA PILGRIMAGE? Throughout school, we're given many opportunities to serve others. We are drilled with the mantra to be a Man for Others and sometimes it drives us to better ourselves.

Having the opportunity to go on the India pilgrimage was something I always wanted to take part in. It promised an adventure that would forever shape who you are as a person, allow you to immerse yourself into a culture that is completely foreign, to try and experience new things and, ultimately, to serve others somewhere where you couldn't run home to – a place that would challenge you as a person to test your character. I wanted every part of it and a big decider for me was hearing from the previous pilgrims about their experiences. The group of them talking to our year group about this amazing time they all had which they shared with each other – the stories and people that would never be forgotten and some of the uncomfortable things they had to witness and overcome. Libero Piffaretti I wanted to take part in the India pilgrimage because over the years at Trinity I was told on many different occasions by the past students and teachers that went that the this is one of the most amazing experiences at the College. I also loved the idea of travelling around India as my mum was actually born there and the idea of being there with my mates while helping others that were less fortunate than me along with experiencing the culture of India seemed like great fun, which it was. Ethan Hardy I always genuinely wanted to go on the pilgrimage. When some past pilgrims told us of their experiences, I knew I had to be part of this experience. I couldn’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to get out of my comfort zone. Because I always wanted to experience new things and learn more about myself, but also to help people, I feel like it gives me meaning, as helping others and not just yourself is very important, to become the best you. In retrospect, it’s honestly the best thing I’ve done at Trinity and one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life. Daniel Rees

2. WHAT DID YOU DO MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY TO PREPARE? Mental preparation was more important than the physical preparation for me as I was extremely nervous to be away from my family for a whole month and I was nervous to be put in some confronting situations in India. I mentally prepared for India by first stepping out of my comfort zone in Perth through volunteering at a school for disabled children. This made me more confident and ready for India as I felt like I had a better idea of what India was going to be like. Ethan Hardy

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To prepare for the pilgrimage, the pilgrims would attend a weekly lunchtime meeting about 18 months prior to our departure from Perth. In these meetings we talked about the change in culture, the history of the country, learned about the places we will be visiting and all three of the teachers coming with us shared knowledge of their past experiences on the pilgrimage. Luke Kelly To mentally prepare for the pilgrimage, I attended Castlereagh School, a special needs school for a week. There, I was able to get an insight into what I could expect in India. The physical preparation for the trip was to get lots of sleep before the trip. Alex Bradley

3. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE MEMORY OF YOUR TIME IN INDIA? My favourite memory cannot be narrowed down to one day or moment. But I did really enjoy my week at Mithra in Chennai, working with disabled children at that school and building relationships with them, inside the classroom and outside on their make shift cricket pitch, made it really emotional to leave. Even with a language barrier the kids were able to communicate so well – how thankful they were that we were spending time with them. It was incredible to see how people with so little were so happy and grateful. Luke Kelly I don’t really have a specific favourite memory. I just really loved the whole general experience, the many relationships I made.

I loved meeting and being with the lovely people, mainly at Mithra, also at Jagruti High School and at the Mother House in Kolkata. They were my favourite places, as I felt interacting with the people was worth more than seeing places like the Taj Mahal. Of course, it was great to see it but the people I met and interacted with was definitely a hundred times more meaningful than seeing a tourist attraction, because at the end of the day we weren’t tourists, we were pilgrims after all. I just loved hanging out with the people, either in the classes, playing sport, or just getting to know new people and their stories. Daniel Rees My most favourite memory of the trip was when we arrived in Mandal and attended Jugruti High School. My memories here were sensational and I’m sure that they will stay with me for a long time. While we were in Jugruti we attended the students’ classes and even had the opportunity to teach the class, which was very challenging because only couple of them spoke English and we struggled to teach them. Another memory that occurred at Jugruti was the cricket game between TC vs Jugruti. This game was fun because it allowed all the other pilgrims to show their cricket skills. Alex Bradley

My favourite memory was during our time in Kolkata where I was placed at Daya Dan, an orphanage for some of the poorest children in the area. Here I met Sister Sophia who took a liking to me and placed me with Utso – a child who couldn't leave his bed due to hydrocephalus. I read him books every day and even though he had very little response and couldn't speak, whenever I was with him, he would stop crying and this made me happy.

Also, the long train trips, spending hours and hours, sleeping on trains was a really great experience as we were all doing it together and we had to be aware of everything.

We even got into a bit of trouble over a miscommunication of our food on one train trip, resulting in one of the funniest arguments I've heard. Libero Piffaretti

4. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE THAT YOU WEREN’T EXPECTING TO? That you don't need money and items to be happy, as cliché as that sounds it's something that I could see. This was especially evident at Jagrutti High School where the students there just thrived with everything they were given. They were happy. They might not have had all the modern things that we have but it wasn’t important. Libero Piffaretti During the experience, I saw first-hand how materials and money do not equal happiness. In every place we stayed we were welcomed with open arms and were made to feel right at home. The people we met would provide us with laughs and love were just so happy to have met us. Most of the time we would walk away from a destination and think we are so lucky to have met these incredible people. Luke Kelly I learnt a lot from the experience including the fact that travelling is one of the greatest things you can do. I used to always think that I didn’t want to travel when I am older but now, I can’t wait to experience different cultures and see the world. I also learnt how helping people can be one of the most enjoyable things you can do and how fulfilling it is to give someone a hand when they are in need. Ethan Hardy I learnt that I am capable and can do some of the toughest challenges out there. I have also learnt how other cultures live. One key skill that I have learnt while attending the India pilgrimage is that by contributing to one small deed, you may have a big impact in the future. Alex Bradley I learnt what to value, and more about myself and how I could become a better person. I felt I learnt how to be more present daily and how you don’t have to value possessions in life, as they mean nothing. It’s a pretty cliché saying, but money can’t buy happiness. My experience in India has changed my perspective of values and attitudes. Daniel Rees

STUDENTS EXPERIENCE ASIA THROUGH SERVICE EXPEDITION

After eighteen months of planning, preparation and fundraising, two excited teams of Year 10 students headed off to Northern Thailand and Laos in December for three weeks on the College’s biennial Service Expedition.

Slow boats, Mekong River, Laos

(L-R) Taylor Hannah and Harley Jennings

River Crossing

Each student involved had committed to fundraising $300 to contribute to the volunteer project that would take place in a Karen Hill tribe village in Northern Thailand – Ban Bon Na. Both groups helped build and install three water tanks in the village.

These water tanks help provide basic, clean running water for the village and some surrounding villages. Working together with local tradespeople, it was wonderful to see all the students get ‘stuck in’ and help with the manual labour required to build these water tanks. This experience gave every student a chance to be a Man for Others in the most direct way possible.

Part of the expedition also included a trek in the mountainous jungle area of Luang Namh Tha in Laos. This three night, fourday trek involved challenging uphill climbs, difficult descents and river crossings. The groups stayed overnight in village homestays and river camps where they experienced local life at its most traditional. Our local guides were knowledgeable and helpful and cooked all our meals on an open fire using traditional Laos techniques.

To prepare himself for the intense expedition, Harley Jennings (11.5) went on runs to improve his fitness and a few walks to break in his trekking boots. Concerned about being away from his family for three weeks, Harley prepared himself mentally by reminding himself that while he would miss his family, the trip would be a once in a lifetime experience. It was a trip that would allow him to come home with some great stories.

As part of the leadership element of the expedition, the students were responsible for securing accommodation, organising transport, deciding on cultural activities, managing the group budget and, most importantly, choosing breakfast, lunch and dinner venues as we went along. There was a tight budget which had to be adhered to, yet both groups were able to see lots and eat lots. For Josh Kirkaldy (11.2), it was initially daunting thinking about organising accommodation, dinner and the plans for the day for the entire group and wanting to satisfy everyone. Josh says, “once we were on the trip, we realised that you couldn’t satisfy everyone and just had to do what the majority of the group wanted”.

These students have memories that will last a lifetime, developing new skills as well as a newfound self-confidence. Memories included the community project and for some students, the last day of the trip. Josh remembers, “we had a warm welcome from the village we were staying in, with them being amazingly kind people and cooking us incredible food. The experience of going swimming in the waterfalls with the nicest colour of water brought a smile to everyone’s face on that last day”. While Ben Shah (11.6) learnt about being moneywise, “I was already expecting to learn to be more money smart, but having to keep track of the different currencies as well as what was a good price for something was challenging”.

A huge thank you goes to College staff members; Mr Mark Dodd, Ms Su-Fen Chung and Mr Nick Kros who accompanied the students.

Ms Alison Mackenzie Expedition Coordinator

Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls, Luang Prabang, Laos

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Vita Italiana – Italian Life

The WAATI Student Exchange Program is an 8–9 week cultural and academic full immersion program, which runs in partnership with AFS Intercultura (Italy).

The program began in 1981 and has grown massively over the last 35 years. Four Trinity College students participated in the 2019 program, departing Perth at the end of November and returning in January 2020. The students used this wonderful opportunity to immerse themselves in the Italian culture and language.

George Hatton (12.3) travelled to Contigliano, a little town in the region of Lazio, living with a family of three – Pietro, Mirella (padre e madre) and Simone (figlio).

George feels lucky to have lived with a very loving family with similar interests to his. When first arriving in Italy, George was

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hit with a bit of a shock as he realised that he would indeed have to speak complete Italian for two months. The first two weeks were a little difficult to communicate with people, as his Italian wasn’t very good. But after the initial two weeks and with the help of Google Translate, George was able to communicate with his family quite easily.

During those two months, there were so many good memories but overall, his favourite experience from the exchange was meeting new people – often while just taking walks through the little town.

Whenever they discovered he was Australian, George was kindly given a coffee and biscotti. This welcoming nature of the locals allowed George to make new friendships that he hopes to keep for years.

White Christmas

George highly recommends other students take part in this cultural exchange as it is one of his favourite experiences in life. Also, as George claims, there isn’t anything better than eating pasta and gelato for two months!

Prior to leaving for Italy, Noah Foti (12.1) was quite sceptical and nervous about meeting his exchange family and his ability to speak Italian. However, once he was in Italy, all doubts disappeared and Noah now considers it one of the best experiences of his life. Noah was placed in Grosseto, a castle town in Tuscany near Florence. Fortunately for Noah, his host-mum was a travel guide, meaning they travelled almost everywhere in Italy including other cities outside of Tuscany.

Noah’s favourite trip was an exciting

Angus McDonald at The Colosseum

journey to Milan where he was lucky enough to watch Inter Milan and Napoli play in the most intense match of soccer he has ever seen. Another memorable trip was visiting paesini (small towns) scattered across Italy. Besides travelling, highlights of the experience included the food (obviously) and the opportunity to meet many new people, from both Italy and across the world. Noah believes “this experience truly granted me more confidence and made me more in touch with my Italian culture. I highly suggest it for anyone who might be considering it. If I could do it all again, I would”.

Angus McDonald (11.3) stayed in a small town in Southern Italy called Benevento, which is close to Naples. His hosts were the Zagarese family and included the parents,

Noah Foti's wonderful welcome

Nonna and host brother Matteo. Angus’ favourite memory of exchange was the evening he arrived. Stepping off the train in Benevento, Angus was warmly greeted by his host family and exchange volunteers. Once they all returned to the apartment, they had a lovely dinner together and spent the rest of the night discussing where Angus wanted to travel in Italy. This wonderful evening made Angus feel very welcomed. He found it hard to communicate during the first few weeks. Initially, Angus didn't make much of an effort to speak in Italian, therefore didn't improve that much. But over time he became more confident in the Italian language and spoke more, learnt more and could communicate with his host family a lot better.

For Cameron Pell’s (12.5) exchange program, the 2020 Head Prefect stayed in the south

Noah Foti in Grosseto

east of Italy in a city called Barletta in the region of Puglia. His host family was made up of a host mum as well as a host sister and brother. The most memorable experience of Cameron’s trip was being able to travel up north to the alps and experience a white Christmas. Going into the program, Cameron was most worried about the language barrier.

Fortunately, both his classmates and host family could speak good English; however, this didn’t stop Cameron from trying to speak Italian and further develop his language skills. During the exchange Cameron made so many mistakes speaking Italian, but said it was fine, as there was always someone to help with the language barrier when he needed it. Cameron is still in contact with both his friends and host family and, no doubt, will always remember this experience.

(L-R) Noah Foti, Cameron Pell, Trinity Italian teacher Eliza Knapman, Angus McDonald and George Hatton at the Vatican

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1) TCEC turtle build 2) TCEC building recycling boxes for College Campus 3) Junior School Waste Warriors 4) First meeting of TCEC and UNAWA

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TRINITY COLLEGE

Waste Wise Accreditation

It seems that all the hard work of the Trinity College Environmental Committee (TCEC) has come to fruition with Trinity College being awarded with official Waste Wise Accreditation as part of the Waste Wise Schools program of Waste Authority of Western Australia.

In order to achieve accreditation, the College has had to follow a number of steps, processes have had to be put in place and evidence of long-term sustainability initiatives being commonplace around the College being provided.

The process has taken around 18 months to complete and this has opened the doors to many ideas, activities and plans for increasing sustainability within the College community. Staff were required to attend Professional Development in the area of Sustainability in Schools in order to begin the process. This was followed by a compulsory ‘Waste Audit’ to examine and investigate what type of landfill we were producing daily at the College. The TCEC expanded

to include staff, more students and other interested stakeholders and became more formal in its operation with minuted meetings, agendas and action points becoming the norm. The College also developed and ratified an official Sustainability Policy which will shape and drive the way forward for sustainability initiatives at the College.

A number of events and workshops were held at Trinity to educate and inform our community about sustainable alternatives. Some of these were: • a worm farm incursion in the Junior School and a worm café being set up • staff and parent wax wrap workshops • introduction of Junior School Waste Warriors • transitioning to compostable packaging in the canteen • participating in a Recycled Sculpture Competition • a waste free coffee van initiative • proposal for a sustainability focused academic elective

• registration with the Western Australian Division of United Nations Association of Australia • ongoing partnership with the Greenbatch Foundation for recycling plastic #1, #2 and aluminium cans • compostable tea bags introduced into the staff room • ongoing partnership with TerraCycle to recycle stationery and beauty product packaging • excursions to a waste free canteen and Greenbatch HQ • awarding of College badges to students actively participating in TCEC for two years If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us nothing else, it has certainly shown us that changes in human activity can very quickly have a positive impact on the Earth and our environment and it really is in our hands to look after it for future generations. Waste Wise Accreditation is an ongoing process to be renewed every year by continuing to provide evidence of looking after our College environmentally which we hope to achieve regularly.

Ms Alison Mackenzie Trinity College Environmental Committee

Caption: TCEC with their Waste Wise Accreditation

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Our goal as a school, in these challenging days of COVID-19, is to continue to put the wellbeing of our students, staff and the wider community first. As a result, the Student Wellbeing Program was developed for the Trinity College community by the Pastoral Care team. It started at the end of Term 1 but was also used throughout the school holidays and beginning of Term 2.

The program consisted of daily mindfulness activities and challenges. Examples of activities included meditation, origami, yoga, smoothie-making and fitness challenges. This helped students stay connected, active and motivated while ensuring we made a conscious effort to foster our mental health and wellbeing during such difficult times.

Students were asked to log on to SEQTA at their normal PCG time each morning and review the daily wellness activity or challenge and complete it at some point throughout the day. These activities were categorised under the banners: • • • • •

Mindful Monday Try it Tuesday Wellness Wednesday Taste it Tuesday Fit Friday

Students taking part in meditation for Mindful Monday

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KEEPING FIT WITH TC PE ONLINE To encourage boys to stay fit physically, the College Health & Physical Education Department created an online resource, TC PE Online, to support and educate our students in Years 7–12. Members of the wider TC community were also encouraged to get involved. This online resource included detailed workout sessions, an exercise board game and links to fitness and sport education videos. Students were also given handy fitness journals to monitor their progress. The Sports Department also created a sport/fitness specific Instagram account (@trinitycollegesport). The page provided a daily fitness workout or challenge to encourage staff and students to ‘get up and get moving’ while the community was in isolation.

Trinity staff participating in Wellness Wednesday

Origami example for Try it Tuesday

The Trinity gratitude journal was helpful for many students

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Archives THE COLLEGE CREST AND COLOURS

In the early days of our College when it was Christian Brothers’ College (CBC) at 1 St Georges Terrace Perth, the school colours were red and black. The earliest crest was the De La Salle’s ‘Signum Fidei’ as seen in the stained-glass panel which was originally above the main entrance to the Brothers’ residence in St Georges Terrace, but now safely restored in the entrance to Gibney Hall at Trinity College.

At the end of the 1937 school year, when the boarders from CBC Perth moved to the new Aquinas College they took with them the colours of red and black. The Headmaster of CBC had to introduce new colours for the Terrace. Br P L Duffy, who had recently arrived from CBC St Kilda in Melbourne decided to replicate their colours – two blues and a green. The colour blue has always been associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary and the green acknowledges our strong Celtic links with Catholic Ireland.

Not only was the Founder of the Christian Brothers, Blessed Edmund Rice, an Irishman but so too were the co-founders of CBC Perth – Brother Ambrose Treacy and Bishop Matthew Gibney. The first Headmaster of the Terrace, Br T A O’Brien was also an Irishman.

From 1938 to 1961 ‘the Terrace’, as the school was affectionally known, continued to use an adaptation of the Christian Brothers’ crest as the school crest, but when the whole school moved from St Georges Terrace to what was then Riverside Drive, now Trinity College, Brother Stan Mullen designed a new coat of arms for the new school. The following is taken from the 1963 Trinity College Annual:

After a good deal of consideration and professional advice the College Council formally approved the new Coat of Arms for Trinity College. The new arms present in bold outline the three golden crowns upon the royal blue background as symbolic of the dedication of the College to the three Divine Persons of the Blessed Trinity. The overall shape is that of the simple male shield. Crowns are traditionally associated with kingship and dominion and they are arranged in the form of an equilateral triangle to emphasise the unity and equality of the Divine Persons. The arrangement of the whole was taken from the arms of the Irish Republic, being the Arms of Munster where the Congregation of Christian Brothers was founded (Waterford).

The Cross is the cross of our salvation, the sign of a Christian school, while the Marian symbol signifies the devotion of the order and its schools to the Blessed Mother of God. This symbol was taken from the coat of arms of Bishop Gibney, co-founder of Christian Brothers’ College, Perth.

The motto is taken from Psalm 123: “Adjutorium nostrum In Nomine Domini qui fecit caelum et terram.”

“Our help is in the name of the Lord who made the heavens and the earth.”

The official school colours for Trinity College are royal blue, pale blue and emerald green. Only the royal blue appears on the Coat of Arms. In heraldry, the colours

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white, silver and gold are never considered official colours, but may be used with red for adornment or extra decoration. Hence the three crowns are gold (never yellow) and the jewels in the crowns are red.

The three crowns from the Trinity Coat of Arms must never appear in any other formation other than the equilateral triangle. And the three colours are of equal importance. None is a minor colour. White and yellow are not our school colours.

Written by Br Rob Callen, past Trinity College Director Campus Ministry.

Mrs Robyn Jennison Trinity College Archives

Norfolk Island Pines in front of Boatshed – planted 1961

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River Gums (euc. Camaldulensis) – planted 1966

When Trinity College first opened its doors in 1962 it was a new school situated in a landscape of white sand.

It was an enormous challenge for the Christian Brothers of the day to establish playing fields and outdoor recreational areas for the students especially when they had little, if any money.

Recently, Ross Beatson who manages the College’s buildings, grounds and services, wanted to know the history of the old trees on the grounds. The person he asked was Br J R Carrigg, Headmaster of the College from 1966–1971 and planter of many of those trees. What follows is Br Carrigg’s story.

“When I visited Trinity with Br J A Kelly recently I was asked about the ‘trees on the property’. Here is a considered response – I still have an affection for the school after all these years – as does my friend Br Kelly, Headmaster for 13 years.

I was a young teacher at Christian Brothers’ College, Perth with Br Kelly from 1958–1961 and then I spent ten years at Trinity, firstly as a teacher then as Headmaster, from 1962–1971. I was, more-or-less, the unofficial grounds manager and worker at Trinity in the early days – I came from a Roleystone orchard family and my Dad used to give me sound advice and free fertiliser!

When I was leaving Trinity in 1971, I wrote the following for the school annual.”

Green thoughts in a Green Shade The small playing field of the old Christian Brothers' College in St Georges Terrace was delightfully planted to the west with Morton Bay figs and on the east by the iconic Oriental Plane Trees of Victoria Avenue – which still survive.

When Trinity College was established in 1961–1962 it presented at first about as unfavourable a site for landscaping as could be imagined. No tree had ever grown on these salty river flats and the beach sand brought in as filling did little to improve the situation. In addition, the site was windswept, the ground water brackish and the whole area badly drained in winter.

Some of the early plantings were poorly chosen and the original entrance avenue of Oriental Plane Trees simply died.

Gradually, however, the grounds settled down, good soil was trucked in when the school could afford it, a system of French drains lowered the water table and an increasingly effective irrigation system ensured that trees and playing fields had summer water – and life.

Correct fertilising of the ovals reduced the alkaline content of the soil and the professional advice of Dr John Beard, Director of Kings Park at that time, ensured the planting of native trees more appropriate to the conditions – notably melaleucas and casuarinas.

The principal trees at Trinity are now (1971) eucalypts, of which a number of different varieties have flourished. In the sandy, better drained areas, lemon scented and river gums (citriodora and camaldulensis) have grown well and in the more exposed areas, mahogany trees and spotted gums. The white stemmed paper barks (melaleucas) have flourished

Trinity College – under construction 1960-1961

along the drive and peppermints (agonis) will grow almost anywhere. The small leafed native fig, Ficus Hillii, has been used extensively and with it the Norfolk Island Pine, a slow growing but stately tree seen extensively in Cottesloe.

Sheoaks or native pines (casuarinas) have grown well, as have New Zealand Christmas Trees and other less well-known varieties. Of deciduous trees only the poplar and the willow would originally grow and then, because of the wind, only on the lee side of buildings.

However, now (1971) that some shelter is being provided by existing growth, a few plane trees, elms, ashes and liquidambars have begun to make their appearance.

Apart from providing shade to students in summer and protection from the winds of winter, trees have the effect of softening the, sometimes, utilitarian lines of contemporary architecture.

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VALE LYNN KIRKHAM

Engineer and Builder of Exceptional Pipe Organs

1983 – Mr Lynn Kirkham preparing plans of the organ

They, too, have a particular purpose in the modern world where the air pollution inseparably associated with city living gives them an added importance. Most of all, perhaps, they help to create that indefinable atmosphere associated with all those things which are caught, rather than taught in good schools.

When I was asked about the College grounds, I can pass on this history regarding the oldest surviving trees at Trinity and when they were planted: • the Norfolk Island pines near the boatshed (1961) • the two sugar gums near the grandstand (1962) and the sugar gum (Eucalyptus Cladolcalyx) and Ficus Hilli near where Trinity Avenue becomes Hay Street i.e. the very corner of the property (1962) • the large river gums (Euc. Camaldulensis) near the Junior School (1966) and the Nelson Crescent Gums (1967-68), mostly Camaldulensis All Eucalyptus trees tend to shed branches in strong winds and benefit from serious pruning when in playgrounds in my view.

Br J R Carrigg As the years have passed and conditions at the College have changed Trinity has lost many of these original trees and other plantings. But the magnificent old trees, which line our boundaries and are part of our heritage, create a magnificent landmark in East Perth.

We must thank Br Carrigg and his fellow Christian Brothers for this.

Mrs Robyn Jennison Trinity College Archives

“No church or chapel is complete without a pipe organ to enrich the liturgy,” were the words of Br J A Kelly, Headmaster of Trinity College when, in 1982, he engaged Lynn Kirkham to design and build a pipe organ for the Trinity College Chapel.

Sadly, on Easter Sunday, Lynn Owen Kirkham, Mechanical Engineer, mentor to countless mechanical engineering students at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and builder of the magnificent Trinity College pipe organ, passed away following a very short illness.

Lynn was born into a family with a love of swing music (his father played the saxophone in dance bands) and despite several shortlived attempts to learn the piano he would develop a love of classical music. This later extended to organ music, when during his years as an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at UWA, he enjoyed listening to the newly installed Winthrop Hall organ and was able to appreciate, firsthand, the artistry of renowned organists, Michael Brimer and Annette Goerke.

In 1982 Lynn began a long association with Trinity when Br J A Kelly, Headmaster of the day, on recommendation from Mrs Goerke, asked him to design and build the chapel organ. The College was approaching its 21st birthday on its present site in East Perth and to mark this occasion the Auxiliary ladies wished to gift a pipe organ to the College to complete the interior of the chapel. At the time, Lynn was a busy senior lecturer from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UWA. He had a reputation for his work in the field of acoustics, particularly musical acoustics and was very experienced with organs, having assisted in the installation of the Perth Concert Hall organ. He was also responsible for maintaining and servicing this organ as well as the St Mary’s Cathedral organ.

With a meticulous approach to his work Lynn, would spend the next eight months at the drawing board designing the new chapel organ down to the finest detail. The organ would take up Lynn’s time ‘so completely’ he took a leave of absence, without pay, from UWA for nearly two years. He set up a factory where he could undertake this work,

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was assisted for 12 months by several skilled tradesmen and was helped by others who gave their time freely out of interest, including his family members.

Before any organ building commenced Lynn had colleagues from UWA carry out extensive acoustical testing on the chapel. Some difficulties were encountered and to better assess the quality of the sounds, Lynn wished to ‘fire a gun’ in the chapel.

This he did at a time when all students were off the College property.

Apart from the imported handmade pipes which were specifically designed to suit Lynn’s overall tonal concept and acoustic characteristics of the College chapel and the solid jarrah casement which was built by local firm Arcus Shopfitters, all the major internal components of the organ were made by Lynn.

Incorporated into the organ are 1720 pipes whose ‘voicing’ is that of the Dutch Classical type of the 18th century and as such, is rare among organs in Australia.

The pipes in front of each tower group are embossed according to a tradition dating from the 15th century and were the first to be decorated in this way in Western Australia. The most important asset of a pipe organ is its ability to produce a high-quality sound. Each of the many pipes grouped in 23 stops transmits its own particular sound which has to blend in with the sounds of the other pipes.

Lynn’s mechanical engineering background was used to its fullest and was said to be evident when viewing the internal construction and design of the instrument.

The console of the organ consists of two manuals made in Germany with a 32note radiating pedal board. The organ possesses a floating mechanical action using wire trackers under tension, with the air supplied by means of an electric blower situated downstairs in the sacristy. The organ, when completed, stood 4.5 metres high and weighed about four tonnes.

THANK YOU

On 21 June 1984 the Blessing and Inauguration of the Trinity Chapel Pipe Organ took place with formalities of the ceremony followed by a program of choral music performed by the St Mary’s Cathedral Choir accompanied

by Mrs Goerke on the new organ.

Br Kelly thanked and congratulated Lynn for “such a splendid addition to the cultural, artistic and spiritual life of the College” at which Lynn humbly replied: “I was very pleased to be asked to design and build the organ for this chapel.

Before this I had seen the chapel a few years ago and it was a rather beautiful place and it would be finished off well with the organ I would like to put there – which I could see then in my mind’s eye.”.

Over the past five years additional work on the organ has been undertaken as several features of the 1984 organ were left incomplete due to financial constraints at the time. It is with great sadness that Lynn Kirkham will not be here to see the completion of his work but his name and gifted craftmanship will live on at Trinity through his pipe organ which sits proudly in the choir loft of the College chapel.

Lynn and all he accomplished has been acknowledged by many and his name is recorded in the history of Western Australian organ builders. Following are the words of his long-time work colleague and friend Mr Patrick Elms who has looked after the organ since 1998 …

The Archives of Trinity College and the Trinity-Terrace Old Boys’ Association extend a sincere thank you to: John Trainor (‘71) for donating his Trinity Senior School blazer and Trinity tie, badge, school jumpers, annual, TOBA memorabilia, a framed etching of Christian Brothers’ College, Perth and a 1980 and 1981 Headmasters’ Series vintage port.

Chris Allanson (’91) and his mother, Lesley Allanson, for their donation of school academic records of Chris and his brother, Cy Allanson (‘97), from their time at Trinity College, as well as school photos and Trinity Pipes & Drums memorabilia belonging to Cy Allanson.

David Chokolich for donating a copy of Father John Chokolich’s (’38), (David’s uncle) memoir of his time at CBC Perth, beginning in the year 1933.

Margaret Cane for her donation of a beautiful 1906 Western Australian Education Department Examination Certificate to the value of £15 awarded to Christian Brothers’ College, Perth student M O’Mahony for gaining a Government Junior Exhibition in April 1906.

“Lynn Kirkham was a person of rare ability in that he was able to combine extreme artistry, an intelligent and extremely skilled design talent and a general workshop ability (especially in wood-working) almost second to none. Added to these abilities he was generous to a tee with sharing his skills and knowledge, especially to those who showed a real interest in understanding his methods. He was a giant in the Perth organ scene and will be sorely missed”.

This article has been written in conjunction with Mr Patrick Elms and Br J A Kelly.

Mrs Robyn Jennison Trinity College Archives

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TOBA President, Dion ('87) with sons (L-R) Ted (9.2), Bill (7.7) and Harry Smith (11.1) with Veteran Graham Edwards ('64)

As incoming President, I recognise Peter’s contribution to TOBA and pay tribute to the amazing job he did at TOBA during his tenure – a truly outstanding President. The committee also farewelled Luke Cruskall (‘95) and Rob Foti (‘92) and I thank them for their service.

A special thank you goes to Rob Foti for his long service and particularly his fundraising efforts with the Sportsmen’s Lunch.

We welcome Phil Hinton (‘84) and Jude Celedin (‘91) as new committee members and thank Gianni Redolatti (‘91) for his second stint with the committee.

I am pleased to welcome our new committee of 14 Old Boys ranging in year groups from 1958 (John Hansen) to 2001 (George Rebeiro) – a varied group ready to represent our 14,000 members.

The full committee is listed below: John Hansen (’58), Vice President Terry Jones (’70), Vice President David Foti (’89), Treasurer Adrian Di Carlo (’89), Secretary Brendan Molony (’65) Phil Hinton (’84) Richard Mackiewicz (’87) David Tobin (’87) Jude Celedin (’91) Gianni Redolatti (’91) Mike Alford (’92) Christopher Jones (’97) George Rebeiro (’01) For now, unfortunately, our scheduled events and reunions are on hold but when the current restrictions are lifted we plan to catch up with our old classmates and relive past glories (even if those memories have been slightly embellished over the years).

Some good news is that through the efforts of our Executive Officer, Di Millar, we were able to honour our Anzac veterans in a small way. I was privileged to take my sons, Harry, Ted and Bill, to visit Graham Edwards (‘64) to chat and give him a small token of recognition of his service and sacrifice with the Australian Defence Force. Several other parcels were delivered to our Old Boy veterans by members of the TOBA Committee.

I write this report in what most of us consider to be one of the strangest periods in our lifetime.

On 24 March, TOBA held its AGM in the College Staff Room and, for the first time in my two decades of involvement with TOBA, we actively encouraged members not to attend the meeting due to COVID-19.

That said, we had eight members attend the meeting and our Treasurer linked in via phone.

After completing his maximum six-year term as President, Peter Torre (‘89), presented his final President’s Report and duly stood down. To recognise his remarkable tenure of service and dedication as our President, a motion was passed – and unanimously carried – that Peter be given the honour of TOBA Life Membership.

Our TOBA Patron is Principal, Mr Darren O’Neill, who has now had one year leading the College. Our new Committee looks forward to fresh horizons with Mr O’Neill, the College leadership team and staff. We look forward to continuing our support of Trinity College in its pursuit of excellence.

I look forward to the world returning to normal so we can all enjoy the reunions, Golden Heritage Club events and sports days throughout the year, to catch up and have a chat with Old Boys across all year groups and getting to know even more of you.

If you want to get involved with TOBA for a reunion, an event, as a committee member, or to help fundraise – or just with a great idea – you are always welcome. Please contact Di Millar, a committee member or me … and we will never let you go!

I look forward to the future for TOBA and TC. Keep the blue flag flying.

Dion Smith (’87) President Trinity-Terrace Old Boys’ Association

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PETER TORRE – A TRUE MAN FOR OTHERS

It is with a touch of sadness that we now farewell an exceptional TOBA President.

It is widely recognised that Peter Torre (’89) has done an outstanding job in his six years as President and he has been a shining example of a Man for Others.

The TOBA members join to sincerely thank him – a man who has given his all to TOBA and the Trinity community.

Head of the River in 2018

Peter’s TC journey began as a Year 4 student in 1981. He was very soon recognised as ‘leadership material’ when, in Year 7, he became a Junior School Prefect and Captain of Campion House. There must have been a hidden musical talent there, because from 1986 to 1989 he was a member of the senior Trinity College Pipes & Drums band, with four of those years as Drum Sergeant and Lead Stroke.

He showed sporting prowess as a member of the winning TC Athletic team in 1989, a member of the 1989 1st XV rugby team and Vice-captain of Boats and stroke of the 1st VIII crew in that same year. As a student, Peter was showing a strong commitment to ‘service’ as a member of

the Christian Student Council and, in his final year of school, as a Prefect.

His first year as an Old Boy was 1990 and he was active from the start. Peter completed a commerce degree, then undertook further study and became a chartered accountant and chartered secretary. He soon took up the mantle of honorary auditor of TOBA for some years. He was a member of the TOBA committee before standing as VicePresident and then President in 2014, where he was instrumental in the progression of TOBA and its motto, ‘Keeping the Spirit Alive’. Currently, Peter is President of the Trinity College Rowing Club and has recently been appointed to the College’s Advisory Board where, no doubt, will make a significant contribution to the TC way of life.

Peter’s Junior School TOBA assemblies were unforgettable. Here, he had a platform to share his passion and vast knowledge of the rich history of the College. He also seized these opportunities to widen the learning of these young students by arranging visits from such groups as the Pipes & Drums and rowing’s 1st VIII crew. He’s been known to belt out a decent TC war cry or two and was instrumental in instigating the ‘Rumble Cup’, where students from each House compete by performing their most passionate TC war cry – a sight and sound to stir the emotions.

Leading the 'Charge of the 125th' over the Matagarup Bridge in 2019

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MANY TC COMMUNITY PEOPLE HAVE SENT THEIR WISHES AND MEMORIES. HERE ARE A FEW: He regularly reminded students of many things, but especially:

Thanks to Peter Torre – a stand up bloke that brought strength and vigour to the task.

• the special gift of a Trinity education that their parents have provided for them – a gift not just financial, but also of the many hours being involved in supporting them in that education and wellbeing • the special bond that will always exist amongst their specific year group • maintaining their pride in their College and themselves • to give everything they have, to whatever they do in their lives and live every day to the fullest • and, most importantly, to cherish God’s blessing of life itself.

Rob Jurjevich (’90)

Peter is a true Man for Others who genuinely wants to see all TC students and Old Boys be the best version of themselves. He holds a great respect and love for the ‘older’ Old Boys and at many Golden Heritage events, he would often be seen absorbed in their many stories from their past.

His style and passion for all things TC and TOBA are undeniable to anyone who meets him. He is an incredibly proud TC Old Boy and enthusiastic member of the strong 1989-year group – Peter would argue, the strongest year group of all!

Through his own energy and enthusiasm, he ignites the minds of students to explore the many opportunities on offer at Trinity College and to find their individual passion. His impact on Old Boys, students, staff and the entire TC community is immeasurable.

Of course, Peter could not have committed himself, no matter how willingly, without the wonderful support of his family: his wife Katalin, daughter Olivia and son Carlos (11.1) who is following his father’s footsteps, so far, pretty much to the letter!

As Bursar I have appreciated the way that Peter has always looked for ways that TOBA and Trinity could work together for the benefit of the students. Peter was at all community events and his professional friendly demeanour has encouraged Old Boys to be more involved with their school and younger boys to be part of the Trinity College community.

Michael Burgess, Trinity College Bursar Peter was extremely 'community orientated' – he ensured that the aims of TOBA aligned exactly with the aims of the College. It truly was a symbiotic relationship and it was through Peter's easy and welcoming manner that so many students wanted to join TOBA when they left the College.

Ivan Banks, former Trinity College Headmaster Pete is another remarkable product of the Class of ‘89. TOBA and the College have benefited from his time as President and he has succeeded in strengthening the bond between the two. The history and passion that he has passed onto the Junior School kids at the TOBA assemblies helps build the culture and spirit that Trinity is renowned for in the community.

He is a true example of a Man for Others and it is reassuring that the Trinity community will continue to benefit from his continued association with the school.

David Foti (’89), TOBA Treasurer The boys in the Junior School saw Peter Torre as a rock star and the TOBA assemblies were always a highlight. Peter would speak to the boys with such passion and eloquence. I believe Peter played a major role in building community and the TC Spirit whilst engaging the boys with his talents as a storyteller, drummer or in leading the many war cry sessions.

Martin Tucker (’87), Head of Trinity College Junior School As a new Principal commencing at Trinity College, I was struck by Peter’s deep love of Trinity and his determination to share all that is the TC Spirit. Peter is determined, passionate and unwavering in his respect of Trinity – past, present and future.

Darren O’Neill, Trinity College Principal

On behalf of the surviving octogenarians from the Classes of the 1940s, we thank Peter Torre for the excellent job he has done as President of TOBA over the past six years.

We know this has entailed an unenviable workload, in sometimes testing times for an already busy man, but Peter always found time to unite Old Boys and, in conjunction with Di Millar, to keep us involved with current students. We wish him a happy ‘retirement’ and best wishes to his successor.

John O’Connell (’49) Peter has been a wonderful ambassador for Trinity College during his tenure as President of the Trinity-Terrace Old Boys’ Association.

His dedication to the Old Boys, passion for ‘all things Trinity’ and commitment to the values, traditions and heritage of the College has been reflected in all he has accomplished during his six years as President.

Mrs Robyn Jennison, Trinity-Terrace Archives Peter Torre made a successful and greatly valued contribution to his old College over many years. A notable feature of Peter’s years as President has been his welcoming, courteous presence at so many TOBA and College functions. As President, Peter maintained a close association with the College leadership. He has been and remains an outstanding role model for all students. The function organised at Optus Stadium in 2019 by the TOBA and College team, under his leadership, to mark 125 years since the foundation of the College, was simply brilliant – a class act. May God continue to bless Peter and his family – and the Trinity-Terrace Old Boys’ Association.

Br John Carrigg, former Trinity College Headmaster Trinity Old Boys’ Association was certainly fortunate to have Peter accept the Presidency of the Association in 2014. A loyal and educated Old Boy he is a steady, enthusiastic, dynamic personality who proves to be gifted with all the skills that make him master of his job. He has a unique talent for friendly relations and business organisation.

Peter was at Trinity while I was there. His six years as President were progressive ones for the association. He successfully managed its events and ensured their desired professionalism. With his committee he undertook the planning and management of the Christian Brothers 125 years celebrations.

The march from the College of some 600 men across the Matagarup Bridge, lit up in the school colours, led by the Pipes & Drums to Optus Stadium made the occasion very memorable. Peter will be remembered as a President of outstanding leadership and generous service.

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PETER TORRE CONTIUNED...

1) With Olympic rower Rhys Grant ('04) at the 2016 TC Rowathon 2) At the 2017 Sportsmen's Lunch with Justin Lawrence ('16) 3) Preparing for a Junior School Assembly with son Carlos in 2015 4) With Br JA Kelly in 2014 1.

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Past TOBA Presidents and Past Principals in 2016

Welcoming Br John Carrigg at the Golden Heritage Club-Year12 Mass in 2020

Peter's final Junior School Assembly as TOBA President in 2020 with daughter Olivia, wife Katalin and son Carlos

Junior School Assembly in 2016

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ALISDAIR MCLAREN – PIPE MAJOR OF WA POLICE PIPE BAND After twelve years in Scotland fine-tuning his skills with the pipe instrument, Alisdair McLaren (’96) returns to Perth to take up the reins as Pipe Major of the WA Police Pipe Band.

This is not the first time he has held that position. At the age of 27 – and having been a member of the band since 1997 – Alisdair rose to lead the band as Pipe Major in 2006. During that time, he also became the first fly-in guest player for the world-renowned Strathclyde Police Pipe Band.

His love of piping began when he first took up the instrument at 13 years of age at Trinity College. He also received tuition from local pipers, June Corcoran, John MacMurchie and Malcolm Brown. His love and natural flair for the instrument led him to be Pipe Major of the College’s Pipes & Drums in his final year at school.

To further his piping, in 2007 he uprooted from Perth and moved across the world to Glasgow. In those twelve years in Scotland, Alisdair was part of many highly acclaimed pipe bands and collected more titles than any Australian piper has ever achieved. Aside from the competition arena, he has been a mentor and played a vital role in the development of the next generation of aspiring pipers and drummers in Scotland when he was Director of The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland.

Alisdair is pleased that he will still maintain a connection with Scotland by continuing in the role of Pipe Major of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s house pipe band, The Pipers Trail.

I was able to do in Scotland. To now lead such an important and iconic band is a great responsibility and privilege. I am extremely excited to be back home and looking forward to working with the team, being a part of the next chapter for the band and hopefully passing on my experience to the next generation of pipers and drummers in WA”.

Alisdair, we congratulate you wholeheartedly.

You are a fine example of an Old Boy following his dream – a dream that began when you picked up the pipes for the first time as a 14-year-old. You have worked hard, conquered adversities, mentored and nurtured aspiring musicians – you are keeping the spirit alive!

Recently, Alisdair said, “I am very proud and honoured to be appointed to the position of Pipe Major of The Western Australia Police Pipe Band. As a young piper growing up in Perth and a student at Trinity College, WAPOL played a key role in my development, setting the strong foundations that helped me achieve the many amazing things that

Lone Piper, Alisdair McLaren on the Edinburgh Castle ramparts performing the Lament in 2017 (photo by Mark Owens)

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THE MEN OF THE RICHARDSON FAMILY

Nine-year-old Ji Richardson stepped through the Trinity College gates this year, on his very first day of his Trinity education, as though he had walked that path before.

In a way, he had. The baton had been passed to him from the three generations of Richardson men before him: his father Russell from the Class of 1988; his grandfather Peter from the Class of 1966 and his great-grandfather Ernest is from the Class of 1941. Ji, who is in 4G class and will be from the Class of 2028, entered those school gates under the much-loved eyes of the three Richardson Old Boys who went before him.

Ji’s great-grandfather, Ernest Thomas Richardson (’41) went to St Pat’s before transferring to CBC Terrace in 1938.

Like a lot of CBC Old Boys, handball featured prominently in his memories and he played handball at most recess and lunch breaks.

“With only one handball court, the boys would try and be the first to throw their named ball from the second floor to the ground floor. The ball that landed on the court first decided who played the first game – and the race was on, he said”. That tradition has been passed on to his great grandson, Ji, who also enjoys the game.

The 95-year-old Ernest remembers that the Brothers ran a very tight and strict ship and both Brother Power and Brother Dixon made a huge beneficial impact on his life.

Other fond memories for Ernest was catching the tram to school along St George’s Terrace, playing lots of football and athletics and the annual sport day carnival – a big event in those days.

During his school days, Ernest created lifelong friendships with Bill Andrew (’41) and John Brophy (’41) and has been a long-time supporter, committee member and former President of TOBA – being bestowed the honour of Life Member.

Ernest’s son and Ji’s grandfather, Peter Ernest Richardson (’66), started his journey at CBC Terrace in 1958 in Year 4 and then, in 1962, moved to the current Trinity campus – with the rest of the students – to start his Trinity secondary school journey in Year 8. In Year 9, Peter joined the Air Cadets which culminated in his rank of CUO (Cadet Under Officer) in Year 12 and being awarded a Flying Scholarship.

Peter really enjoyed Year 12 where he was made a Prefect and Chanel House Captain – the winning House that year. He was always involved in sport and represented the College in tennis, athletics, football, the cadet rifle team and any Prefects’ Dance he was able to wangle an invitation to!

He recalls a time when he was in Year 10, Brother Seaman decided that the 50 boys in the class needed ‘tuning up’.

Peter tells the story, “Brother Seaman said that we were showing little academic ability so if we were going to amount to anything we must attend school every Saturday morning! I can truthfully say that no-one missed a Saturday class – for the entire year! Brother Seaman probably smiled when, at the end of that year, all 50 boys passed their Junior exams and 24 of the boys were awarded government scholarships!” Brother Seaman had a profound impact on Peter’s Trinity journey.

Ern Richardson in the 1939 2nd XVIII football team

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Peter always looks forward to his class reunions and any other Trinity or CBC occasion. As a parent, he reconnected with Trinity when his son, Russell, started in Year 4 in 1980. Peter recalls many great times at the Year 6 Kalbarri camp, numerous hockey camps in Toodyay and cooking breakfasts for the rowing crews in 1987 and 1988.

Ji’s dad, Russell Peter Richardson (’88) also walked through the Trinity gates to start at the Junior School in Year 4 in 1980 with Mr McConnell and finished in Year 12 with Mr Robertson as his Home Room and Economics teacher. He recalls his early preparation for Trinity in the late 1970s, “I was lucky enough to study up on my father’s copy of Gentleman Junior: a Junior Book of Politeness, published in the 1960s! Then it was a big day out shopping in Aherns in the city for a uniform – the store which fitted out a young gentleman for his new adventure.”

Russell shares his early awareness of his Trinity life: The school ground was incomparable in size to any other complex I knew. To me it seemed that Gibney Hall could have swallowed the arrival hall of Perth Airport! The Junior School Quad uncoiled in every direction, from the Brothers quarters in the west to the Senior School in the east – who knew what occupied the grounds passed the pool – all of which was strictly out of bounds.

Peter Richardson in the 1966 tennis team

Richardsons Family – Ji (4G), Russell (’88), Peter (’66) and Ern (’41)

Every student needed to enter and exit the College from this area, got food by travelling through this point, went to Mass and to assemblies. It was ‘ground zero’, the place to set your roots. The Year 4 classes positioned on the edge of the Quad was where the seed would get planted, every year the seedling would grow, the roots becoming stronger as the fresh shoots spread outward and upward. After a couple of years, we reached the first floor, spreading to the second, then outward to the Senior School. Your classmates were the core of the tree, with any new arrivals the nutrients to grow bigger and stronger.

I was introduced to Roman numerals whilst trying to fathom what sport to play. Rugby seemed a good choice as only 20 people signed up for the 15 positions, compared to football with 40 competing for 18 positions.

I liked all sports and had a go at football, soccer, hockey, tennis, cricket, basketball, rowing and back to rugby.

Dance lessons at Gilkison’s Dance Studio were fun mastering the Pride of Erin for our Year 10 dance – alas, failing to make it due to a bout of glandular fever. I sang in the choir, but, sadly, didn’t make the final cut of the cast of Oklahoma and played a musical instrument or two and was in the concert band – “sorry, Mr Braham.”

When I started at Trinity, I was aware that my father and grandfather were excited, but it wasn’t until 2020, when my own son, Ji, became a Trinity student that I can really understand what they felt and I am excited for him.

Ji’s parents, Russell and Nerissa, are excited for their son’s future, “he is an active and inquisitive boy with endless enthusiasm. He stepped through the school gates, on his very first day, with his chest held high and smiling from ear to ear and has not missed a beat since. With his easy-going nature and a passion for sport and music we are already thoroughly enjoying his development into a young Man for Others. Though his journey has only just commenced, we are immensely proud and honoured that he is following the family’s learning tradition at Trinity.” … and so starts another Richardson man’s journey along the same path laid down by the generations that went before him – from 1938 to 2020 – and onwards.

Russell Richardson in the 1988 1st XV rugby team

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VOLUNTEERING IS THE BEST THING I EVER DID How a year in the Solomon Islands changed the direction of Nick’s career, and his views on what’s important in life.

Nick Sas (’02) started at Trinity in Year 8 in 1998, following his father, Zlad, from the Class of 1969.

Nick says what he loved about Trinity was the camaraderie with mates from all sorts of backgrounds and parts of WA. He built strong relationships with his Trinity schoolmates. “My best friends from school are my best friends today”, he says. Sport played an important role and helped him develop important relationships and being in a team.

Trinity’s Men for Others motto came more strongly into his thinking once he had left school and realised the strength of such a way of living.

Nick further adds, “that ideal has always stuck with me – try to think of others, be accountable and push yourself to be a better person – which is probably why I chose to volunteer. Trinity taught me to respect everyone and be accountable and I try to live by those ideals every day.”

Nick recalls that it was probably a Year 10 English project ‘Make Your Own Magazine’ that sparked his interest in journalism, so after Year 12 he was accepted into Curtin University to study Journalism and Politics.

Nick was working as a technology and business reporter at The West Australian newspaper when he signed up to volunteer at the Solomon Islands’ national broadcaster (SIBC). Here is his story …

I had been at ‘The West’ for a while and was reaching a point where I needed a new challenge. I’d heard of the Australian Volunteers Program through a friend. When she came back to work after volunteering I was intrigued by her stories and experiences. It stuck with me. When this role as a digital media trainer come up, it seemed like a really good fit for me, so I applied.

All the training you get before you go is great, but nothing can prepare you for when you are in country. There were times in my first week in Honiara where I thought, ‘I don’t know if I can do this’. It was a big culture shock. But you just learn to roll with the punches and eventually you get there.

My main objective was to train and develop the journalists and program makers in digital media. When I got there, the SIBC had a Facebook page and a website, but the sites weren’t being fully utilised and there was an opportunity to build the audience for these platforms and eventually generate revenue from advertising.

Nick Sas and Josh Sims ('02)

The best advice, which I received as part of my pre-departure training, was to try to develop relationships for the first three months.

I put aside that Western-style thinking of needing to achieve and learnt that, in those first few months, it was more important to develop trust by talking to the staff and getting to know them.

With my colleagues, we ran organisational-wide training sessions, developed digital strategies and offered content no-one else had, like short videos and photo galleries. The analytics showed that it worked!

We saw a 20-fold increase in traffic to the website. When I started, we had 3,000 followers on Facebook and when I left there were about 15,000.

I was able to help shift the journalists’ philosophies on what was newsworthy. It’s easy for them to forget how amazing a community’s cultural stories are, but I was able to talk to the staff about how these cultural stories can be just as important as a hard-news or political story.

Volunteering was a learning process for me the whole time. Definitely, there were challenges. Solomon Islands is a long way away culturally, as well as physically, from Perth and that was difficult at times. Electricity was spasmodic and sometimes you’d go to five different places to get stuff for dinner but I learnt so much from the people I worked with.

It’s hard to define in a word or a sentence, but I think humility and appreciating what you’ve got, is the best way to sum it up.

Nick (centre) with MDI coordinators Lemach and Dickson in Papua New Guinea

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ANZAC DAY REMEMBRANCE IN ISOLATION

I was really proud at my farewell dinner. As a surprise, one-by-one my colleagues made a little speech about what we’d done and what it had meant to them. I was really emotional. You hope that you are actually making an impact, but sometimes it’s hard to quantify.

When I came back to Perth, there was a bit of reverse cultural shock; it was difficult in the first two or three months to readjust. I spent some time freelancing before being offered a job at the ABC in Sydney. Volunteering has changed my values and priorities and I now feel more aligned to the ABC charter. It’s given me the opportunity to get involved in the PACMAS program and the ABC’s Media Development Initiative (MDI), which runs shortterm training courses with media professionals in Pacific countries.

Anzac Day 2020 will go down as the one when Australia remembered a little differently – as one, but in isolation.

TOBA was delighted to hand deliver a number of Anzac parcels to its veteran members, including Graham Edwards (’64). Graham is a former State President of the WA Branch of The Returned & Services League WA. It was planned that he would deliver the address at Trinity’s Anzac Remembrance Service this year, which was going to be a big event, with a large contingent of Old Boys and Old Boy Veterans attending.

Dion Smith (’87) who is the President of the Trinity-Terrace Old Boys’ Association (TOBA), said, “our Alumni has always been strong and very much engaged with the whole Trinity community. We are all disappointed that our Old Boys, especially our Old Boy Veterans, cannot unite as a group to remember their mates with Trinity students, as planned”.

TOBA’s motto – Keeping the Spirit Alive – could not have been more timely during the time of strict self-isolation and reminds us that even though this year’s plans went on hold, they will be resurrected for a bigger and better 2021 Remembrance Service.

Graham Edwards ('64) explaining his medals to the Smith boys

It’s been really rewarding for me to be able to continue to do what I did in Honiara. I now apply the skills and values I learnt while volunteering to my work – in terms of building relationships and being patient. That was one of the major takeaways for me – learning that sometimes it’s important to take a deep breath and relax.

Volunteering in Solomon Islands is the best thing I ever did, full-stop. I developed a lot of skills that I never would have been able to get without doing a volunteer assignment. To other people out there working in the media industry, if you’re thinking about a volunteer assignment, I’d definitely say “just do it!”

The original story on Nick’s time in the Solomon Islands can be found here: https://www.australianvolunteers. com/stories/volunteering-in-solomonislands-is-the-best-thing-i-ever-did

TOBA Committee Members, George Rebeiro ('01) and Chris Jones ('97) with Veteran Peter Manucci ('64)

TOBA Committee Members, Chris Jones ('97) and George Rebeiro ('01) with Veteran Gerard O'Neill ('64)

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MEN FROM 1970 JOIN THE GOLDEN HERITAGE CLUB

To be invited to join the esteemed Golden Heritage Club, there is pretty much only a couple of criteria – you need to be an Old Boy and one who left CBC Perth or Trinity College fifty years ago (or more).

This group of gentlemen was formed in 2011 to establish a forum where mates could gather and connect with their old school and this year, the Class of 1970 was invited to join the club.

Members celebrated the opening School Mass with Year 12 students and then shared morning tea in the Staff Lounge where they exchanged stories with a small group of Year 12 students.

Attendees were delighted to help celebrate the birthday of former Principal, Br John Carrigg and gave a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday.

Dr Kenneth Mann (’53) (brother of Br John Mann, who is the namesake of our oval) attended later and was also celebrating a birthday.

Special thanks go to College Chaplain Father Roy Pereira, Deacon John Kiely (’70), John Lambe (’46), Mrs Rosa West and Year 12 students who contributed as altar servers, readers or offertory attendants for a wonderful Mass. We also thank Head of Year 12 Mr Joel Shinkfield, Year 12 students and the TC Canteen staff for looking after these wonderful gentlemen.

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Below are some comments from Year 12 students: The overall experience of the morning was quite enjoyable as I was able to meet some remarkable people who had done some extraordinary things over their lifetime. It is hard to believe how different the school was back then, but I can truly say that no matter how different the school is now, everyone is able to reach their full potential just like the students before us.

Alex Bradley (12.1) The morning tea with the Golden Heritage Club men was a great experience and one I will definitely remember. Talking with various Old Boys was awesome in learning all the different life stories they have and paths they took after finishing school.

Thomas Bristow-Stagg (12.3) I really enjoyed my time at the Golden Heritage morning tea and engaging in conversation with all the Old Boys.

It was interesting to hear about their stories from their time in school, time spent in the army reserves to playing for Geelong Football Club. After hearing all the advice that these gentlemen had to share, I gained a deeper understanding of what it is to be a Trinity man.

George Hatton (12.3)

Meeting some of the wise and talkative gentlemen that have stood in our shoes, was a great experience as these men have so much to share about their time. Learning about our school ‘back in the day’ and comparing the similarities and differences is very interesting. It was also very special to have my grandfather as a member of the Golden Heritage Club and join me at the Mass and morning tea.

Luke Kelly (12.5)

1) Neville Knuckey ('70), Luke Grattoggi (12.4), Thomas Robertson (12.6) and Robert Chandler ('70) 2) Brian Arculus ('52) with Peter Messer ('68) 3) Peter Torre ('89), Rob Daniel ('64), John Anderton ('61) and Br John Carrigg 4) Brian Kelly ('55) with grandson, Luke Kelly (12.5) 5) Class of 1970: Terry Jones, John Kiely, Tim Cremin, Neville Knuckey and Robert Chandler 6) Celebrating Mass

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GOLF DAY

Humid weather didn’t deter TC stalwarts yesterday at the 22nd Annual TOBA Golf Day. Seventeen teams took to the impeccable course at The Western Australian Golf Club in Yokine for a great day of camaraderie, community and sporting prowess!

Congratulations to winning team of Ashley Little (’97), Ben Tomasini (’97), Brett Mathanda (’97) and Tim Barralet-Leak who won with a score of 53 (on a count back) ahead of last year’s winners: Rob Foti (’92), Michael Moursellas (’92), Denny Scaletti (’92) and Leon Italiano.

Thank you to all our players for getting involved and making it such an enjoyable day!

RESULTS:

Longest Drive Hole 8

Tim Hince

Longest Drive Hole 18

Tim Hince

Nearest the Pin Hole 9

Sean Chia (’06)

Nearest the Pin Hole 16

Tim Hince

Nearest the Pin Hole 16 (over 55s)

Cliff Churchill

NAGA Award

Enzo Fable (’69), Trevor Faulkner (’69) and Ray Grogan (’69)

Third Prize (score: 54)

Tim Miocevich (’89), Luke Miocevich, Bill Muir (’85) and Damian Ellis (’89)

Second Prize (score: 53)

Rob Foti (’92), Mike Moursellas (’92), Denny Scaletti (’92) and Leon Italiano

First Prize (score: 53) on a count back Ashley Little (’97), Ben Tomasini (’97), Brett Mathanda (’97) and Tim Barralet-Leak Thanks to Golf/Membership Manager, Matt Wolfe and his team at The Western Australian Golf Club for their hospitality and Lisa and the team from Corporate Hands for massages on the course.

All proceeds from this event support much-needed TOBA Bursaries.

SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR: MONDAY 8 MARCH 2021 Finally, thank you to those that supported, were involved and participated in this event, including our wonderful sponsors: • Bodhi J Wellness Spa Retreat – Danny Taylor • Boulevard Pizzeria – Dion Cestrilli (’94) • Charles Foti Business Services – Charles (‘63), David (‘89) and Rob (‘92) Foti • Dobbie • Hoyts Corporation – Paul Colreavy (‘82) • Painted Dog Research – Chris Batini (’82) and Justin Scerri (’90) • Perdaman Advanced Energy – Dominic Da Cruz (’86) • Rewarding Views – Chris Batini (’82) • Rosie O’Grady’s – Chris Brockwell (‘67) • SVN Commercial Real Estate Advisors – Gianni Redolatti (‘91) and Joe Rapanaro (‘91) • Maurice Embley (’74) We look forward to your company next year!

Duncan Gilbert ('82), David Farrell ('82), Gordon Gilbert ('85) and Ash Day ('94)

John Price ('78), Shaun Brown ('84), Ray Steffanoni ('78) and Tony Power

Winners – Tim Barralet-Leak, Brett Mathanda ('97) Ben Tomasini ('97) and Ashley Little ('97)

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David Tobin ('87), Greg Hortle, Dion Smith ('87) and Phil Curtis ('87)

The Winning Team

Keep in Touch TOBA WEBSITE www.toba.net.au ALL CBC Perth and TC Old Boys are eligible to join the members’ website. This will ensure you receive information regarding reunions and upcoming events.

To register or login, please visit: www.toba.net.au Past staff are also welcome to join the TOBA website – just email your name, date of birth and years spent at TC to toba@trinity.wa.edu.au Join the TOBA group by searching: TOBA –Trinity College Old Boys’ Association or www.facebook.com/#!/groups/TrinityOldBoys/ Follow us on Twitter: @TrinityOldBoys at www.twitter.com Join the Group: ‘Trinity Old Boys’ Association’ at www.linkedin.com Watch TOBA videos at: www.youtube.com/TrinityOldBoys Follow: TrinityOldBoys on Instagram To ensure that you continue to receive your copy of the Trinity News magazine, please advise us of any change to your address.

Email: toba@trinity.wa.edu.au Phone: 08 9223 8132

TOBA SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY FUND TOBA gratefully acknowledges all donations to the TOBA Scholarship and Bursary Fund – a fund which provides scholarships and bursaries to deserving sons/grandsons of Old Boys who otherwise would not be able to enjoy the benefits and opportunities that an education at Trinity brings.

For further information or enquiries about tax deductible donations to TOBA Scholarships and Bursaries, please contact Diane Millar on 9223 8132 or email millar. diane@trinity.wa.edu.au

TOBA BURSARY FUNDRAISER – WINE OFFER

The Trinity-Terrace Old Boys’ Association along with Hay Shed Hill Wines are running a fundraiser to assist with the TOBA bursary program.

TOBA bursaries provide an opportunity for boys to attend Trinity College who, due to financial constraints, would not otherwise be able to enjoy a Trinity College education.

Michael Kerrigan (Class of 1979), winemaker and owner of Hay Shed Hill, is delighted to support TOBA in this fundraiser.

To order online: https://tinyurl.com/y8x2afk9 Please use code TOBA for free shipping direct to your door via Australia Post and order in multiples of 12 bottles (minimum order 12 bottles).

Thank you for your support.

TOBA AND TRINITY COLLEGE COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY APP All TOBA members and the Trinity College community are invited to download the ‘COZ App’ (for free) onto smartphones and support TOBA and TC businesses, as well as receive offers from our valued sponsors.

This platform allows you to browse and support businesses that support the College.

If you would like to place your business on this Business Directory and be connected to our database of 10,000+ Old Boys, their families and the TC community, please visit www.cozapp.com.au/ sponsors and click ‘Add My Business’.

Please feel free to contact Joe Georgiades on 0407 849 984 or joe@cozmarketing. com.au to discuss how COZ APP can help connect you to our community.

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WEDDINGS

Rhys Grant ('04) married Lauren Esser at a beautiful ceremony on the Dunsborough foreshore on 7 March 2020. Surrounded by family, friends and many Old Boys, all of whom were lucky to travel from interstate and overseas before the COVID outbreak and restrictions. Rhys' groomsmen were Sam Gillies ('04), Jamie Hewlett ('04), Rhys' brother Aaron Grant ('06), Louis Westbrook ('04) and Thom Nelligan ('04). It was a truly special day.

Top: (L-R) Sam Gillies ('04), Jamie Hewlett ('04), Aaron Grant ('06), Rhys Grant ('06), Louis Westbrook ('04) and Thom Nelligan ('04) Left: The happy couple Below: Rhys and Lauren on their special day with their dogs

TOBA has learnt of the deaths of some of our Old Boys, listed below.

We offer our sincere condolences to their families and friends.

Jim Frawley (’41) John Pasco ('44) Bill Robinson ('44) James Butler (’46) James Clarko (’49) Howden McDonald (’51) Kevin Clune (’54) Frank Rakich (’55) Peter Bartley (’56) Peter Lalor (’59) Perry Archibald (’60) Keith Moylan (’60) Peter Dyball (’63) Denis Moloney (’69) Richard Stickman (’69) Mark McLeod (’73) Craig Cary (’87) Sam Romano (’91) Eric Birighitti (’15) TOBA would appreciate being informed of the passing of former staff, Old Boys and their loved ones.

Please contact the TOBA Office on 08 9223 8132 or toba@trinity.wa.edu.au.

BIRTHS Will Brock (’04) and his wife Emily welcomed their first child, Lucie Charlotte Brock into the world on 20 January 2020.

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Obituaries FROM PREFECT TO MINISTER From a Prefect at The Terrace in 1949 to Western Australia's Education Minister in 1982, Jim Clarko – who died suddenly on 7 April, aged 87 – never let the grass grow under his feet.

Even after retiring from politics in 1996, after almost four years as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Jim continued his community involvement, including becoming patron or vice-patron of diverse recreational and sporting organisations.

Jim was one of ten College Prefects in his Leaving year before embarking on an initial career in education. He graduated with a BA and DipEd from the University of Western Australia and lectured in history and politics.

In a change of direction in 1974, he was elected to State Parliament as the Liberal Party Member for Karrinyup, which he represented for 15 years. After a redistribution of boundaries, the seat was abolished and Jim was returned for the new Marmion electorate which he represented for the next seven years.

His commitment to helping young people become better equipped for life's challenges was rewarded in 1982 when then Premier, Ray O'Connor, appointed him Minister for Education.

When Richard Court's coalition government was elected in 1993, Jim was appointed Assembly Speaker, a post he held until his retirement in 1996.

But he remained active, including as patron of both the German Shepherd Dog Association and the North Beach Football Club, and vice patron – for 22 years – of the Claremont Football Club.

At Claremont he renewed acquaintances with John O'Connell, 1949 Terrace Head Prefect, who served as Club President at Claremont Football Club after a distinguished playing career with both the ‘Monts’ and Geelong.

In a tribute in The West Australian, John described his old classmate as "an outstanding citizen of integrity, strong character and high moral values". Jim also became a Member of the Order of Australia in 2006 for services to the WA Parliament and community of the City of Stirling.

The College offers its sincere condolences to Jim's wife Edith, daughters Fiona, Julie and Lisa and their families, including seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Peter Kennedy (’59)

GOLD PLATED CONTRIBUTOR Peter Lalor (’59), who started at The Terrace in Grade 5 in 1953 and was later a driving force in the revival of Western Australia's gold industry, died on 5 April 2020 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

He was aged 78.

Peter was a popular student, a competitive handballer and an active member of the College's underage football teams coached by Brother Rod Doyle. His classmates also soon learnt that he was a valuable source of very good football intelligence.

Peter was a second-generation Lalor at The Terrace and his father, Jack, was chairman of selectors at the East Perth Football Club during the club's ‘golden years’ (1956–61).

Peter would tell us during intense discussions about the next round of matches how one of the club's promising players – who had been a dinner guest at the Lalor’s during the week – believed the Royals could win. We took more notice of

Peter when it emerged that the player was Graham (Polly) Farmer, the ruckman who would go on to win just about every major football award that counted.

Other dinner guests at the Lalor’s included Polly's teammates, Sandover Medallist Ted Kilmurray and key player, Jack Hunt. Polly coached Peter when he played with East Perth's Thirds team.

Unlike his older brother Jim (’54), who had been Head Prefect and Dux in 1954, Peter left school after the Junior Certificate year and joined the Rural and Industries Bank (now Bankwest). He also attended Leederville Technical College to qualify to enter the University of WA. Coincidentally he and his younger brother Chris (’62), who had also made his mark at The Terrace and then Trinity – Chris was College Dux in 1962 – both enrolled to study law at UWA in 1963.

After graduating, Peter joined the legal firm, Lavan and Walsh, and soon was admitted as a partner. In 1981, he and Chris formed their own partnership and two years later got serious about emulating one of their famous forebears – Peter Lalor of Eureka Stockade fame – by floating Sons of Gwalia NL on the stock exchange to mine gold. At one stage the company was Australia's third

biggest gold producer and controlled one third of the world's tantalum.

Peter was an inaugural director of the World Gold Council, President of the WA Chamber of Minerals and Energy and a Director of Gold Corporation. He was also closely involved in the arts – including film and ballet – and chaired the steering committee to help establish the Edmund Rice Centre for Social Justice at the University of Notre Dame Australia.

The extensive Lalor family involvement at The Terrace also included their mother Marie, who found time to coordinate the daily mothers' roster for the college's well-stocked – and lucrative – Tuckshop.

In her ‘spare time’ Marie also ran the East Perth players' lunches at Perth Oval.

Peter is survived by his wife Diana, sons Morgan and Shane, brothers Jim (who lives in Melbourne) and Chris, sisters Kathy and Pauline (older sister Maureen has died), and 17 nieces and nephews. The College extends sincere sympathy to the Lalor family on their sad loss and acknowledges their wonderful contribution to both The Terrace and Trinity.

Peter Kennedy a 1959 Leaving Classmate

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VALE RICHARD STICKMAN (’69) 11 APRIL 1952 – 28 MARCH 2020

Richard grew up in Como, attended Holy Cross Primary School in Kensington and then went to CBC The Terrace in 1961 in Year 4.

Richard was in the first intake to Trinity College when the school opened in 1962 and attended Trinity to the end of Year 12 1969. However, due to health issues, he was never able to sit for the final year exams and go onto further education.

During these years at Trinity, Richard attained not only great admiration from all his classmates, giving them a lot of laughs over the time, with his quick wit, great mind and love of the English language, but he also achieved great prowess for his sporting ability and achievements.

Richard’s two great loves were his cricket and AFL football, where he achieved great success, not only with the inter-school Trinity PSA teams but also playing with his local suburban team competitions.

He played his junior football at the Collier Junior Football Club and for Trinity College, where he won numerous fairest and best awards. Living in the Perth (Demons) Football Club district and being a passionate supporter of the Demons, he aspired to play with them. When Richard was 16-yearsold his parents were approached by then Demons coach, Mal Atwell, to say that they were wanting him to play with them, but his parents declined as they felt Richard was too young. Richard was powerfully built for his age and was considered ready for league football. Unfortunately, Richard’s dream could not be fulfilled because of health problems, when at 16 he was diagnosed with epilepsy, which would remain with him for the rest of his life.

Richard was also a champion cricketer, with pace bowling being his specialty.

In 1967 as a 15-year-old he was awarded the 1st XI Bowling Prize and also in 1968 and 1969, as Vice-captain of the First XI cricket team. In 1968 he made his first grade debut opening the bowling with South Perth Cricket Club while still in Year 11 (sub-leaving in those days), an incredible feat for someone so young. As with his football, Richard won numerous cricket awards for club and at school.

Richard represented the Trinity 1st XVIII football team 1967, 1968 and 1969. He captained the side in 1969, after recovering from a broken leg the previous year.

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the workforce and participating as a full-time worker for any length of time.

Richard married and had two children. In the later years, after many neurological operations, time in hospitals and care, Richard was diagnosed with Acquired Brain Injury and was then wheelchair bound and in care.

We say goodbye to a giant of our year – in more ways than one – who was respected and admired by all, has fought a tough battle in life as he did in his sport, but was still able to maintain his wit, dry sense of humour and love of all sports. He always had special memories of his beloved Perth Demons and Fremantle Dockers and all great tests and cricket players.

Richard, you were a legend of our 1969 year. Thank you for the cherished memories and the privilege of having known you. May you now rest in peace, mate. written by his classmates

Our vision: TO BE THE LEADER OF BOYS' EDUCATION AND IN THE FORMATION OF YOUNG MEN FOR OTHERS Our vision is enduring and declares our core purpose as a College. It serves as the standard against which we consider our actions and our decisions.

Our mission: TO OFFER INNOVATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHICH EMPOWERS OUR YOUNG MEN TO REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL. As a Catholic College founded on the traditions of the Blessed Edmund Rice, his example of solidarity with all people challenges us to live out the message of care and inclusion . In partnership with parents, we hold high expectations for the young men in our care and seek to provide a breadth of learning opportunities in a safe and caring environment, enabling academic growth, pride in their College and a commitment to serve others both now and in the future.

Our ambitions: The 'TC Spirit' is widely acknowledged and celebrated as a unique part of the College community. In reference to the 'TC Spirit', our ambitions below underpin our mission and are a daily reminder of the way we should approach our teaching and learning.

We are called to show a:

SPIRIT OF FAITH – to be a proud faith community where gospel values are known, lived and celebrated SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE – to provide engaging teaching and learning practices that support wellbeing and inspire personal excellence amongst students to reach their full potential SPIRIT OF SERVICE – to form young men with the 'TC Spirit' who are authentic, active and outstanding role models in their outreach SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY – to be an inclusive and welcoming community that supports wellbeing and learning for every student SPIRIT OF STEWARDSHIP – to seek a real commitment to providing accessibility for all and to building a sustainable future

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