Trinity News Magazine – Summer Edition 2021/22

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Congratulations newest graduates, the Editors: Trinity: Jayne Stanley e: communications@trinity.wa.edu.au

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TOBA: Diane Millar e: toba@trinity.wa.edu.au Photography: Marketing and TOBA staff, Rift Photography.

Proof reading: Sheila Robinson Design and artwork: Isometric

CONTENTS From the Principal 4 Michael Burgess – Farewell 6 Farewell Class of 2021 8 Academic Results 10 Presentation Night 11

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JUNIOR SCHOOL

Trinity News has been printed by Scott Print utilising solar electricity and alcohol free print processes on FSC certified paper made from sustainable plantation forests. Both the paper manufacturer and printer are ISO14001 certified, the highest international environmental standard.

Junior School Presentation Night 2022 Junior School Leadership My first year at Trinity JPSSA Winter Sports season Around the Junior School

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SECONDARY SCHOOL

Wellness Week Election Day Student Leadership Student Spotlight Christian Service Winter Sports highlights Italian Week Catholic Performing Arts Archives

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TOBA

TOBA President’s Report Events Reunions Vale

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to Trinity College’s Class of 2021 SEE PAGE 8

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From the Principal WELCOME TO THE SUMMER EDITION OF TRINITY NEWS

As this edition of the magazine is going to print during the Christmas holidays, I extend my best wishes for 2022. May the new year bring good health, happiness and wonderful opportunities. I sincerely thank everyone who contributed their time and energy to this College in 2021 and for continuing to make it a vibrant and inclusive community. Without the hard work and commitment of our community, the College would simply not be able to operate. Every year our TC Spirit grows stronger – thanks mostly to our wonderful community.

THE EREA TOUCHSTONES AND SCHOOL RENEWAL PROCESS As a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Trinity College embraces the four guiding Touchstones as outlined in the Charter of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The Touchstones perpetuate the legacy of Blessed Edmund Rice, the founder of the Christian Brothers and set out to capture the character and culture of all EREA schools. As part of our many liturgical celebrations, Religious Education curriculum, formation programs, College events and communications, the presence and understanding of these Touchstones are explored with a view to identifying how we can live them out in the context of today.

At Trinity College, the Touchstones lay at the heart of 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 we 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.

An education at Trinity should challenge our students to be independent thinkers with the courage and persistence to confront injustice in our society. It should challenge them to stand against the mediocrity so often prevalent in popular culture and encourage our young men to discover what has true worth in this world and to place

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real and ongoing value upon it. To foster this development, the College encourages a culture of critical thinking, resilience, selflessness, accountability, inclusivity and awareness of their role in stewardship – concepts that are clearly articulated in the Touchstones.

To be effective in the formation of Men for Others, the Touchstones are designed to be active values with a view to becoming more deeply embedded in a student’s understanding of their own self and identity. That is, the Touchstones are engaging and dynamic which, when placed within an environment that is nurturing and supportive, encourages students to develop the confidence to immerse themselves into a way of being and thinking that seeks the good for others and ultimately themselves. Such experience can often be challenging and sometimes confronting, but the inevitable outcome is a deeper understanding and more authentic compassion and empathy for ‘the other’.

THE TOUCHSTONES: Liberating Education We open hearts and minds, through quality teaching and learning experiences so that through critical reflection and engagement each person is hope-filled and free to build a better world for all.

The Touchstone of Liberating Education builds awareness of injustice and marginalisation at a community and global level and seeks to enable students to challenge dominant cultural values. Skills such as critical reflection and independent thinking encourage confidence to confront injustice and the tenacity to persevere when challenged. In action, Christian Service Learning provides a particularly tangible commitment to this Touchstone, with students being able to engage in activities that assist members of their own communities and the wider society. Developing empathy for the marginalised cultivates an appreciation of privilege and a commitment to building a better world for all. Engaging in service gives students a true sense of integrity and purpose.

The notion of making a Trinity College education available to a range of families through an extensive Bursary program and the purposeful stewardship of our College resources has certainly been illustrated by retiring College Bursar, Michael Burgess.

Over the past 22 years, Michael has overseen the College finances and, more importantly, he has kept the wellbeing and education of the boys as central.

More of Michael’s generous legacy can be found elsewhere in this publication.

Gospel Spirituality We invite all people into the story of Jesus and strive to make his message of compassion, justice and peace a living reality within our community.

At Trinity College, we believe that Gospel values are immutable and may be embraced equally by people of all faiths. The teachings of Jesus promote the inherent dignity of all, while encouraging empathy and a commitment to action.

Spirituality is considered to be a way of living that is open to and energised by a connection to the sacred love of God. By equipping students with a passion for justice, a heart for compassion and desire for peace as modelled by Christ, our students will be challenged to live with a spirit of gratitude and joy that respects the sacredness of all things and all people – to be Men for Others!

Gospel Spirituality is honoured through the College’s liturgical celebrations that affirm our faith tradition and strong community spirit. Developing skills of reflective practice, prayer and discernment allows space for self-awareness and personal growth.

Inclusive Community Our community is accepting and welcoming, fostering right relationships and committed to the common good.

Building a better society begins with building positive relationships within our own College community. Nurturing the dignity of every member encourages open and honest connection which strengthens understanding. However, as stated earlier, this can be counter-cultural and may even challenge some of our own preconceived or acquired personal ideas.

While such an approach can be unsettling and confronting, it can also offer the greatest opportunities for real growth.

In the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice, who was committed to breaking down barriers that perpetuate the social divisions of an unjust world, we should recognise and celebrate that for well over a hundred years, Trinity College has sought to offer accessible education and an extensive range of opportunities that provide students with the best possible environment to realise their potential, regardless of their background.

The College honours this commitment at all levels, with pastoral programs, service opportunities and wellbeing and behavioural policies that nurture healthy relationships. Positive role-modelling and leadership from staff and senior students contribute to a climate of respect and friendship where students learn to appreciate their own role in building a welcoming and accepting community.

Justice and Solidarity We are committed to justice and peace for all, grounded in a spirituality of action and reflection that calls us to stand in solidarity with those who are marginalised and the Earth itself.

As a faith community, Trinity College is inspired by the deep humanity modelled

by Jesus Christ who advocated for the marginalised and spoke out against all forms of injustice. In the light of the teachings of Jesus, we understand that God’s love extends to all of creation and we are called to live in respectful harmony with the Earth – to be good stewards.

Trinity’s faith formation and religious identity brings authenticity to the College’s justice and service programs that provide countless opportunities for our students to open their hearts and minds to the plight of people in need in our community and beyond.

Likewise, our outreach activities and various immersion experiences encourage the building of deep relationships of solidarity and a lasting commitment to justice and peace. It is wonderful that many of our young men have access to such opportunities.

As a school, we are required to undergo a regular and detailed process of ‘renewal’.

The School Renewal process seeks to examine our current practices to ensure that Trinity College is authentically living out the Touchstones. The School Renewal process for Trinity has been ongoing throughout the year and has included the completion of comprehensive student survey data and the provision of reports that addressed particular areas of the EREA Charter. This culminated in a three-day visit by the EREA School Renewal team at the end of the year. I look forward to sharing the final Renewal Report and the various commendations and recommendations with the College community when it is formally ratified early next year. However, the preliminary report certainly acknowledged our strong strategic improvement in recent years and hinted at our need to focus on more capital planning in the future.

As outlined earlier, as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, the rich message, mature learnings and ongoing challenge provided by the guiding Touchstones, should remain firmly in our vision. We should be proud of the findings that emerged from this School Renewal process.

I look forward to welcoming all our new and current students and their families back in Term 1 and look forward to what will no doubt be an exciting and busy year for our College.

Live Jesus in our hearts.

Mr Darren O’Neill Principal

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TRINITY COLLEGE FAREWELLS MICHAEL BURGESS A TRUE ADVOCATE OF THE TRINITY SPIRIT

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1. Fmr Trinity College Headmaster, Mr Ivan Banks and Mr Michael Burgess 2. Michael and current Trinity College Principal, Mr Darren O’Neill 3. Mr AC (Tony) Curtis and Michael 4. Michael congratulates Architect Eamon Broderick on a superb design 5. Michael at the opening of the College Sports Centre November 2016 6. Michael with Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance Manager Ross Beatson outside the O’Doherty Cultural Centre

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After 22 years as Business Manager of Trinity College, Michael Burgess is retiring at the end of 2021. During this period, Michael oversaw an incredible growth at the College.

Michael came to Trinity with great credentials. He had previously been Assistant Bursar at Wesley College and Guildford Grammar School, for five years at each.

During his time at Trinity, Michael was involved in many significant building projects, including the Treacy Technology Centre, the Library/Science block extension, the Curtis Aquatic Centre, the O’Doherty Cultural Centre and the Sports Centre. All of these were great additions to Trinity’s facilities.

Michael was also strongly involved in the upgrading and redevelopment of the Waterford Playing Fields and the Camp Kelly Outdoor Education Centre at Dwellingup.

Another great outcome for the College during Michael’s time was the acquisition of 3,000 square metres of wonderful waterfront land on the north boundary of the College. This followed seven years of intense negotiation.

Early in his time at Trinity, Michael embarked on studying for a master’s degree in Electronic Commerce. This study equipped Michael very well for his future interest in relating digital technology and education. His technological expertise proved beneficial in numerous ways including the establishing of the STEM Room in the Junior School, the introduction of the Virtual Reality classroom in the Secondary School, establishing an online store, developing a student card and combining with Fuji to develop electronic enrolments.

Professionally, Michael was strongly involved in the local Association of School Business Managers and Administrators (ASBA) eventually becoming its President.

He was also a Director of the national association and became its webmaster.

Michael is particularly proud of being a strong participant in the culture of Trinity and says he was “privileged to be part of such a good environment”.

Michael Burgess has been a longtime senior member of the Trinity College community. This community recognises his significant contribution and remembers Michael with affection and gratitude for a job well done.

Tony Curtis (Old Boy CBC Perth, | Class of ‘56) Past Principal 1994–2003

A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL BURGESS During my time at Trinity College, I thoroughly enjoyed working with Michael. He was an integral and hardworking member of the College Executive team and a professional and capable administrator whose sound business acumen ensured the financial security of the College.

In our 12 years together, we completed more capital developments and major improvements at the College than at any other comparable time in the College’s history. In all these developments, Michael was the project manager and he built strong working relationships with the architects and builders and had ‘an eye for detail’ which resulted in professional designs and finishes.

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Apart from building College facilities, we developed the 25-year Master Plan which was completed following extensive consultation with the College community and is a vison for the future growth and development at the College. As well as this we secured 3,000 square metres of prime riverfront land on the northern boundary of the College for future development in exchange for boundary land between the WACA and Trinity.

With a Master’s degree in Electronic Commerce, Michael helped prepare Trinity for digital technology and education systems of the future. This included the College creating exciting learning areas for students with the STEM room in the Junior School and the Virtual Reality (VR) room in the Foley Centre which included flight simulators.

Michael always worked toward educational excellence at the College, ensured the College community was representative of the diversity of the broader community and proudly supported the College’s ethos and traditions of an education in the Edmund Rice tradition.

Trinity College was truly blessed to have Michael and I acknowledge and thank him for his hard work over so many years.

I wish him, and his lovely wife Lynnette, every happiness in the next chapter of their life.

Mr Ivan Banks Trinity College Headmaster 2007–2018

Thanks to Mrs Robyn Jennison - Trinity College Archives for her contribution to this article.

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Farewell Class of 2021 YEAR 12 GRADUATION

Congratulations to Trinity College’s newest graduates, the Class of 2021.

While the vitally important WACE ATAR exams awaited many students, the cohort celebrated their graduation from the College with a full day of planned activities on Thursday 21 October.

The day commenced in Centenary Park with the traditional Trinity Old Boys’ Association (TOBA) Breakfast. This was attended by a cast of hundreds including siblings and extended family of the graduating students.

The keynote address following the breakfast was from Old Boy and Tokyo 2021 Olympic bronze medalist, Jack Cleary (‘12). An elite rower, Jack’s take-home message for the group reinforced the importance of respect for others and self as well as sharing his great pride of the TC brotherhood which resonated strongly with the Class of 2021 who, over the years constantly demonstrated their eagerness to bleed the blue and green!

A highlight of the morning’s proceedings involved the boys receiving their TOBA membership packs which included the Old Boys’ tie, a cherished symbol of their graduation from the College. The Year 12s were then officially piped into their final College assembly, where they were acknowledged by the school before they were piped out once more through the parents guard of honour, on their way to performing a spirited version of the TC Rumble in Centenary Park – for one last time as students. Thankfully the inclement weather present for much of the morning held off long enough for the cohort to then have their graduating Class of 2021 photo outside the Sports Centre.

The formalities resumed later in the evening at Optus Stadium with the Year 12 Graduation Mass, where each student was presented with his graduation certificate and the Edmund Rice medallion. There was a break for drinks and photos on the stadium terrace. This enabled everyone to see the Year 12 student names displayed around the boundary line, which was quite exciting. Guests then returned to the larger Riverview Room for dinner.

The Graduation Dinner represented the finale of the graduation events and was kept light-hearted in the amazing location to capture the celebratory feel of the night. The brilliant duo of Callum Lee (12.7) and Troy Miller (12.5) acted as MCs for the evening and added great humour to complement the reminiscing and gratitude that was evident throughout the night. Student reflections by Tom Gavin (12.7) and Jarrad Wood (12.6) reminded everyone of some very fond memories and delivered more laughs for the boys and parents. Mr Fabio Egitto spoke on behalf of the parents in his reflection and, amongst some very humorous anecdotes, he shared his positive thoughts on the many opportunities afforded to the boys in their time and the many experiences from which they have learnt and benefitted.

Formalities for the evening were concluded with the customary Year 12 Graduation video, compiled this year by Samuel Zimmermann (12.8) – which was a brilliant finale to encapsulate what the year group had achieved and enjoyed at the College amongst memories they will treasure forever.

Having been present for their Trinity journey since Year 7 orientation and now filled with pride at their Year 12 graduation, I feel privileged to have closely witnessed their amazing growth and development where being able to guide such an exceptional collection of young men has been a true blessing. The resilience they have demonstrated amidst such great challenges in recent years has been inspiring and their legacy at the College will be long lasting – especially the great empathy the group showed towards those less fortunate – so many examples of genuine Men for Others.

For the Class of 2021 Graduation Day events to be so memorable and run so smoothly, it required substantial preparation so I sincerely thank TOBA as well as College maintenance, administration, leadership, teaching and marketing/events staff for their outstanding support and contributions to the day.

I wish all families and young men of the Class of 2021 sustained health, fulfillment and happiness. It has been a pleasure serving you all and you have given so many of us as the College some truly fond memories.

Mr Andrew Jenkin Head of Year 12

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Trinity College

2021 Academic Results Snapshot Median ATAR 3 TRINITY COLLEGE STUDENTS

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OUT OF ACROSS THE STATE ACHIEVED A PERFECT ATAR SCORE OF . .

99 95

99+ 7 STUDENTS – PLACING THEM IN THE TOP 1% NATIONALLY 97+ 14 STUDENTS GAINED ENTRY TO THE ‘97 CLUB’ 65% STUDENTS SCORED HIGHER THAN 80 18 STUDENTS

TOP STUDENT IN THE STATE FOR: . Applied

RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION

Information Technology Specialist

. Mathematics

2 STUDENTS RECEIVED A

GENERAL EXHIBITION AWARD

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CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE (TOP 0.5% IN THE STATE) WERE AWARDED TO STUDENTS FOR PERFORMANCES IN: . Applied Information Technology . Computer Science . Mathematics Applications . Mathematics Methods . Mathematics Specialist . Music . Physical Education Studies . Physics

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STUDENTS RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

RECOGNISED AS A TOP PERFORMING SCHOOL IN COURSES

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. Computer Science . Engineering Studies . Literature . Mathematics Methods . Mathematics Specialist . Physical Education Studies . Religion and Life

AS PART OF THE VET PROGRAM

53 VET CERTIFICATES ACHIEVED

9 STUDENTS ACHIEVED A PRE-APPRENTICESHIP QUALIFICATION 4 STUDENTS OFFERED APPRENTICESHIPS

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Presentation Night What a night! What a celebration!

Presentation Night 2021 was an evening full of wonderful performances and a celebration of student achievement.

On Tuesday 19 October, Perth Concert Hall set the scene for what was to be a superb Presentation Night 2021.

Showcasing the immense talent of our Performing Arts students, the audience was captivated at the sight of the Massed Choir along with the sounds of Diversity and the Didge Boys as they performed a moving Acknowledgement of Country.

Coffee in a Cardboard Cup, performed by the Senior Chorale made for a humorous, yet poignant observation of the hurried nature of modern society and was a highlight with the boys receiving a raucous applause from the audience.

Other amazing performances from Swing Band One, Imperium XXI, the Trinity/Mercedes College Wind Orchestra and the String Orchestra all highlighted the brilliant and diverse range of our Performing Arts students throughout the evening.

During the night, respective year level awards were presented to students in recognition of their outstanding achievement in the areas of Academic Studies, Christian Service, Sport and Performing Arts for the year.

MAJOR AWARD WINNERS

The evening also gave our College community the opportunity to formally acknowledge our student leaders for 2021 and 2022 with the announcement of James Watson as the 2022 Head Prefect and Luca Gosatti announced as Deputy Head Prefect. During the ceremony, Head Prefect, Thomas Tranter, and Deputy Head Prefect, Ben Tucker, handed over the mantle of leadership to James and Luca, presenting them and the 2022 Prefects with three important symbols that serve as powerful reminders of important truths and are at the very heart of Trinity College – the Book of Gospels, the Candle and the Trinity College flag.

Jaxon Beale

Head of Year 7 Award

Zachary Gosatti

Head of Year 8 Award

Matthew Petagna

Head of Year 9 Award

Branson May

Head of Year 10 Award

Johann Soares

Head of Year 11 Award

Lucas Siciliano

Head of Year 12 Award

Preston Campbell

ADF Long Tan Leadership Award

Matthew Crock

ADF Long Tan Leadership Award

Luke Alderslade

Old Boys’ Prize

Thomas Tranter

Head Prefect – The Christian Brothers’ Medal

Francis Moschilla

JP Ilich Award

Jonathan Slater

Proxime Accessit

Isaac Pinto

Dux of College

Ben Tucker

Archbishop’s Prize for Christian Leadership

Following an incredible performance from the Trinity Pipes & Drums, in Presentation Night tradition, lone piper, Damien Lawrence (11.4), took to the choir stalls to perform Abide with Me and drew another memorable Presentation Night to a close.

A special mention of thanks goes to all the staff and students who were involved in the event and a special thanks to our community for coming along and celebrating the night.

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Junior School Junior School Presentation Night The 2021 Junior School Presentation Evening, held on 26 November proved to be a very entertaining night filled with wonderful performances by our Junior School boys.

The evening commenced with the Junior Concert Band and a dramatic sounding performance of Unleash the Dragon by Paul De Cinque. Most of the boys had only began playing their instrument this year, so the progress of this band has been remarkable.

The Junior Symphony Orchestra is made up from a group of boys who volunteered and rehearsed to play for this one occwasion.

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A piece known to and appreciated by many of the audience – Back to the Future by Alan Silvestri – is the product of the boys’ work.

The evening continued with entertaining arrangements from the Pipes & Drums, Boys in Groove and the Years 5/6 Choir.

A highlight was also the Year 4 Choir who sang two contrasting songs, which had many in the audience, firstly, in tears and then in laughter. Incredibly, 95% of Junior School students are involved in either dance, a choir or a band, which is a remarkable feat and shows the depth of the Music program.

The Junior Vocal Ensemble demonstrated why they had been nominated as best choir in this year’s Catholic Performing Arts Festival with two beautiful songs, Flight by Craig Carnelia and As the Ship Went Down

by Canadian band, Woodpigeon.

For this second song, the Middle School Vocal Ensemble joined the JVE on stage for the first time in a Junior School Presentation Night.

Amidst all the performances, the audience was entertained by a very well-written and delivered address by the 2021 Junior School Head Boy, Henry Clarey. A range of awards was also presented to students who had been identified by their teachers for a consistent year as a Christian Leader, or as a student who worked to their capacity, receiving an Endeavour Award, and a range of special subject awards for our Year 6 students, acknowledging their academic excellence. The 2022 Prefects were presented to the community and the Head Boy and Deputy Head Boys announced. I congratulate dual Deputy Head Boys, Ethan Byrne and Joel Murabito, and the 2022 Junior School Head Boy, Fred Brockett.

2022 Junior School Leadership The evening concluded with the Year 6 class item, The Nights by Avicii, which was chosen by the boys for its message about living life to the fullest. The entire Junior School then made their way on to the stage for their item – Joy

by Jim Papoulis – and what a joy it was to hear and see the boys sing this rendition so beautifully.

As with tradition, the evening concluded with In Nomine Domini.

A huge thank you goes to all involved, especially the Music and Junior School teaching staff for their work preparing the boys in leading up to the evening and behind the scenes on the night.

Also, the organisation and attention to detail by Mr Reuben Brennan was exceptional, as was the body of work done by Mrs Ann Clarke. She has an amazing ability to bring out the very best in all the students.

HEAD BOY: FRED BROCKETT As Head Boy in 2022, I’m looking forward to speaking at assembly and doing honour cards. I am also looking forward to welcoming the new students and families to the Trinity College Junior School.

DEPUTY HEAD BOYS: ETHAN BYRNE AND JOEL MURABITO As Deputy Head Boy for 2022, I am looking forward to showing people around the school and helping teachers out.

Ethan I look forward to helping everyone out in my new role as Deputy Head Boy and seeing what is needed. People say I’m like a handyman because I like to help people. I look forward to helping lead the Junior School in 2022.

PREFECTS Cameron Andrews Nate Cass Jasper Morris-Luck Jasper Nutt Kobe-Jackson Peppin Matteo Redolatti Max Scarparolo James Spencer Jacob Tran Head Boy, Fred (C) with Deputy Head Boys Joel (L) and Ethan (R)

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Mr Martin Tucker (‘87) Head of Junior School

2022 Junior School Leadership Team

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My first year at Trinity

Starting at Trinity College can be a daunting experience, but it also opens a world of opportunities, especially for our Junior School boys who commence in Year 4. We recently sat down with Year 4 students, Lemi Duku, Ari Scaletti and Curtis Duff, to ask them what they really think about Trinity and what have been their favourite parts about coming to a new school.

What advice would you give to the boys starting Trinity in Year 4 in 2022?

What was it like starting your first week at Trinity after coming from another school?

What are you most looking forward to in Year 5?

Curtis: Mine was a bit scary but it was also quite fun, and it is also hard work coming to Trinity because there are a lot more subjects and things we do here compared to my old school.

Curtis: I think I am going to like the different opportunities because there will be different subjects and harder things.

Ari: It was quite fun because I got to check out the whole school. It is a lot bigger here than my old school.

Lemi: When we first had the tour and we all came here in our old uniform it was just a bit cool because Trinity College is a bigger school than my other school in Dianella.

What has been the thing you have loved the most since coming to Trinity?

Curtis: Mine would probably be swimming and all the new opportunities.

Ari: Mine is swimming and the VR lab.

Lemi: Same as Ari, the virtual reality lab. I also like doing the sports and swimming. I’m not really a fast swimmer but I’m still practising how to swim.

What are some of the other sports and activities you have liked doing since coming to Trinity?

Curtis: Art is pretty good, quite fun and a great place to talk to friends.

Ari: I like swimming.

Curtis: I would say give every opportunity a try.

Ari: If something is too hard, don’t just quit, just keep on going.

Lemi: You don’t have to stop the stuff you are doing, you just have to give it a go and if it’s too hard, just ask the teacher or your neighbour next to you.

Ari: Meeting new friends.

It’s a long time away but is there something you would like to do when you get older?

Curtis: I don’t really have a focus – I just don’t know.

Ari: I want to become an actor.

Lemi: Maybe go to university and go to work where you get paid money and do whatever your manager tells you to do.

Curtis: Maybe a pilot.

What are your plans for the summer holidays?

Curtis: Hanging out with my family and friends from my old school. We normally go camping or something.

Lemi: Once I go to Year 5 and the new students in Year 4 come to our College, I look forward to just helping them out and teaching them how to play handball. If you have lots of your own handballs, you can give them one so they can practice at home. I am also looking forward to seeing my new classroom.

Ari: My parents said we will be going down south to Bunker Bay.

What are some of your favourite things to do at lunchtime?

Do you have a special holiday message for your family and friends?

Curtis: Handball.

Ari: I like playing in the playground with my friends.

Lemi: I used to like playing on the playground but now I mostly play handball.

What sport do you think you are going to try in Year 5?

Curtis: I think I am going to pick water polo.

Ari: Swimming.

Lemi: Maybe buy some new stuff using your parents money if they give you permission... like new shoes. I might also visit Optus Stadium and I would like to reach it by the new zipline.

Curtis: Not really.

Lemi: Maybe just focus on whatever you are doing and help your parents and train on your particular sport like cricket, basketball, soccer, something like that.

Never back down and never give up.

Curtis: I’ve got something.

Merry Christmas and have a very happy new year.

Lemi: Maybe cricket – Mr Thompson teaches us all the sports. We just keep practising and competing against Aquinas. We always give them a handshake whether we lose or win.

Lemi: Yeah, I’m mostly into Engineering Club, Model Club, Writer’s Club – all the stuff like that, but I like Engineering Club better because you use this app called Music Maker and you can create your own sound.

What was it like doing your first ever Rumble?

Curtis: (laughing) Oh wow, that’s a hard question. It was loud, we were in the middle for that one and it was so loud. It was also a bit scary because we had no clue what was happening.

Ari: It was hard to do it.

Lemi: Loud, a bit scary but I am looking forward to doing more Rumbles.

Lemi, Curtis and Ari

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JPSSA Winter Sports season

The winter sports season is an opportunity for our students to further develop their skills and tactics in their chosen sport in a modified environment designed to promote skill development and further their understanding of the tactics of the game.

Following on from the successful modification of our hockey competition, this season we offered two different pathways for our rugby players.

They were placed into either a touch or tackle team depending on their readiness to play the tackle version. Through training and games, all players are further prepared for the full version of the game. As players are ready to tackle, they move into that pathway.

It was pleasing to see all our rugby players ready for the full version by halfway through the season. This change made for better games as all boys were ready for them.

The season was extremely successful across the board for the Junior School. The majority of all our teams across all levels and sports had winning seasons, with many also having an undefeated season. Three of our four A teams went undefeated through the season which was a huge achievement for the Junior School which also meant our AFL A team was awarded the Eagles Cup by the West Australian Football Commission for winning their competition.

We are very proud of all our teams for how they conducted themselves on and off the field, as well as the growth they have made this season!

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Around the Junior School

YEAR 6 GRADUATION

YEAR 6 CAMP

On the last day of term, we farewelled our Year 6 students and their families as the boys graduated from Junior School.

The Year 6 boys engaged in some fantastic activities during their final Junior School camp, including learning about the Aboriginal history meaning of Dwellingup which is a ‘place of nearby water’. Other activities included rafting on the Murray River in Lane Poole Reserve, a scavenger hunt, survival tent construction and learning how to navigate using a compass and the cardinal points.

A special Mass was held in the Chapel followed by a luncheon in Gibney Hall which had been transformed into the wonderful world of Dr Seuss’s, Oh the Places You’ll Go! We wish the boys well as they transition into Secondary School in 2022 and look forward to seeing where life takes them.

A special thank you to Jane Redolatti, Sheridan Andrews and the Year 5 parents who assisted with the setup, serving and clean-up of the luncheon.

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

Later in the week, the boys competed in rogaining, did some water colour painting, did the Treetop Climbing Adventure and had an Aboriginal guided history tour.

The final day concluded with a Mass to reflect on their time at Camp Kelly.

The Father’s Day Breakfast is always a highlight on the Junior School calendar.

It was wonderful to see so many dads, grandads and other father-figures attend this special morning. There was plenty of friendly rivalry going on with everyone wearing their favourite team colours with Chris Richards, father of Rohan (6W) giving a wonderful and insightful talk on his experience as a dad.

Camps provide a unique set of challenges to the boys in a safe environment and they have the opportunity to make and develop new and stronger friendships. The boys immersed themselves enthusiastically in all activities and grew as young people during the camp. Thank you to the parents and teachers who provided valuable support and care of the boys during the camp.

BOOK WEEK

Here are a few other highlights from the Junior School in Semester 2:

Who doesn’t love Book Week? This year was no exception when the boys (and staff) excitedly dressing up in some creative and wonderful outfits for the Book Week parade that celebrated the wonder of books.

• Year 6s were visited by the Golden Heritage Club (Old Boys of Trinity or CBC Terrace who left the College more than 50 years ago).

This year’s theme was Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds – a great theme which gives children an opportunity to escape into another world and be anything they want to be.

• Year 4 boys received their First Holy Communion.

Concluding Book Week was a special visit from author, Mark Greenwood. A self-proclaimed history hunter, Mark shared his stories of searching for lost explorers and glittering treasure.

• Fred Brockett (5W) won the Year 5 competition at the Annual Central Region Spelling Bee with Frank Zhang (6G) finishing as runnerup in the Year 6 competition

TONY CURTIS CUP

• Nine baby chickens hatched in the 5 Green classroom, giving the boys the opportunity to learn how to handle, pat and look after them.

The Tony Curtis Cup is a cardboard boat race regatta, named after former Principal, Mr Tony Curtis, who is also an Old Boy from the Class of 1956. This annual event is open to the Junior School boys to promote the design and building facets of Design and Technology.

The boys design and build their craft during their after-school Engineering Club using only recycled materials. The boats are then put to the test at the Curtis Aquatic Centre pool where they race their boats in what is always a fun afternoon filled with plenty of energy and excitement.

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• Year 4s visited Wheelchair for Kids and donated hand-knitted blankets and ring pulls.

• The Junior School raised $2,500 for the Cancer Council during Daffodil Day, giving hope to those experiencing cancer.

• Seven Year 6 boys from the Gifted and Talented program held their annual Evening of Eminence.

• We welcomed new students and families for 2022 at the New Student Orientation Morning.

• The Junior School boys had a visit from Farmer Damien and his cow, Belinda, as part of an agricultural incursion.

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Wellness Week 2021

Wellbeing can be simply defined by three key concepts – ‘Feeling Good.

Functioning Well. Doing Good for Others’. While COVID-19 continues to pose a threat to our physical health, it is the ongoing impact on mental health and wellbeing that may have the longest lasting impact of all.

Building upon the success and popularity of previous years, this year’s Wellness Week coincided with WA Mental Health Week with the theme ‘The body achieves what the mind believes’, highlighting the importance of having a growth mindset and positive mental health for our overall sense of wellbeing, resilience and optimism.

With a focus on mental, physical and social wellbeing, the whole College community engaged in programs, presentations and a diverse range of activities designed to educate and involve them in the development of their own personal, physical and mental health.

Each day was themed with a specific focus on a different aspect of wellbeing – Mindful Monday, Try it Tuesday, Wellness Wednesday, Thankful Thursday and Fit Friday.

The notion that we can benefit our own state of wellbeing by assisting others is central to the concept of ‘Doing Good for Others’.

This has been very powerful for our boys and can be witnessed through their willingness to become involved in the Christian Service program. On Mindful Monday, boys from

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Years 4–12 were asked to collect a variety of items, such as food, clothing, and men’s sanitary products which were donated to a number of Perth charity organisations.

Throughout the week the boys were lucky enough to have a variety of guest presenters from Zero2Hero, Red Frogs, YSafe, Salvation Army and the Emmanuel Centre. Some of the highlights of the week included the various ‘staff versus student’ games held at lunchtimes, silent yoga, guided meditation and breathing, virtual reality mindfulness, knitting, wheelchair basketball, parkour, boxing and the everpopular Boost Juice and Bubble Tea vans.

During Wellness Week, the boys were encouraged to get involved in ‘Sneaker Day’ to raise funds for the Blue Tree Project – a charity organisation that promotes positive mental health for men and encourages us all to break down the stigma of mental illness and begin the conversation amongst our friends and family. Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather, we were unable to go to Waterford on Wellness Wednesday to paint a prominent tree blue in recognition of our support for the project, but we hope to get out there soon and create a longlasting reminder of the importance of our own mental health and our role in helping our mates who might be struggling.

One of the standout highlights of the week was on Thankful Thursday where students wrote gratitude cards and presented a

wonderful video to thank our teachers and staff for their hard work. The cards were delivered to the staff along with a cup of hot coffee by the students in the morning. There were plenty of smiling faces when the deliveries were made.

Our Wellness Week ended with Fit Friday where the boys participated in some different modes of fitness and movement.

Boys had the opportunity to be involved in a boxing fitness class or could try their hand at parkour, with the Years 7 and 8 boys having the chance to practice silent yoga.

I would like to acknowledge the involvement of the Years 10–12 cohorts for their planning contributions and for their assistance throughout the week. A special mention goes to 2021 Prefects, Luke Alderslade, Harley Jennings and Nathan Holland for their particular input and involvement and for putting together a fantastic presentation aimed at Years 7–10 students called ‘Helping Hand’.

The ongoing success of Wellness Week would not have been possible without the support of staff in organising the event and giving their time to run the various activities for the benefit of our students and their mental health and wellbeing.

We look forward to another great Wellness Week in 2022.

Mr Julian Fritz Deputy Principal (Student Wellbeing)

Election Day

Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen. – Brené Brown In September, the Class of 2022 voted for their 16 preferred Prefects as part of the 2022 Prefect selection process.

On the day of the elections, the College replicated a typical ‘election day’ where the boys had their name signed off the electoral roll, received a randomised ballot paper and sent to vote in a private polling booth.

Following the completion of their ballot papers, the boys placed their votes in the locked voting box, ready for counting. The waiting game then began. Who would be the chosen student leaders for 2022?

Nominating yourself to become a College Prefect takes a substantial amount of courage and I acknowledge all the young men who nominated themselves to be a College Prefect in 2022. Each of their applications demonstrated high levels of maturity, authenticity and a passion to represent their school.

It makes me so proud to witness their growth and watch the future Class of 2022 mature into fine young men who are all outstanding leaders in their own right.

Ms Amanda Marocchi Head of Year – Class of 2022

Are you ready to meet your Prefects? Turn to the next page to meet our TC leaders for 2022.

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Student Leadership Introducing the 2022 Prefects 2022 Head Boy, James Watson

2022 Deputy Head Boy, Luca Gosatti

A man of integrity, James has in innate ability to lead by action.

Strong in character, disciplined, intelligent, compassionate and a talented athlete across many sports, James’ natural leadership qualities will unite the College and inspire the future generations. He is an asset to the College community.

Luca is a servant leader who naturally aspires to lead without recognition. Luca’s well-balanced approach to his studies and strong commitment to the College show his passion in developing an inclusive community that embraces diversity and encourages the TC Spirit aspirations.

2022 Prefects – Faith

2022 Prefects – Academic

2022 Prefects – Cultural

2022 Prefects – Sport

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Luca Gosatti Myles Brown Luke McChord Luca Bempasciuto

In 2022 the boys are looking forward to sharing the joys of Christian Service with other students at the College. At a school such as Trinity College, engaging in service is a vital part of educating young men.

Goals for 2022: • to provide more service opportunities for students in Middle School years.

In providing service opportunities to younger students, ideally, we can create a culture of service throughout the school • to implement new service opportunities within the College. Allocating members of 1st teams within the College to be present at training sessions of Middle School teams. Using their talents and skills, this would be a community building exercise.

Christian Marchesani Stephen Franse Johann Soares Kiran Thambiran

Connor Wilson Lachlan Spencer Max Beros Colby Sibosado

As members of the Academic Pillar, in 2022 we are looking forward to:

In 2022 the Cultural Pillar will split into three different focus areas.

• inspiring others to strive for personal excellence and success

Connor Wilson will represent the Performing Arts aspect of the Pillar

• instil the idea that learning is a life-long journey and not a destination

• His main goal is to work with Dr Braham in continuing to promote and develop the Music, Dance and Drama programs to gain numbers in these academic courses.

• helping others achieve their academic goals and endeavours through support programs.

Furthermore, as an Academic Pillar we are determined to focus and implement two main goals: • to better equip Year 10 students with information regarding subject selection.

This provides a guide for students to choose subjects that adequately meet their interest and potential.

• to minimise and alleviate the number of students attempting courses that are not suitable for their academic level. Guiding and informing the younger students of the numerous options available to them post schooling.

Lachlan Spencer and Max Beros will focus on the wellbeing sector: • Their goal is to raise the profile and importance of mental health for young men at Trinity in 2022, eliminating the stigma that comes with it.

• They also aim to further integrate positive wellbeing practices into Trinity College life, enhancing overall student health and happiness.

Colby Sibosado will focus on Cultural Identity, specifically Indigenous Education by: • continuing to educate the College community about the importance of cultural identity within Aboriginal groups.

• introducing local Aboriginal language within the College on signage and around the grounds.

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James Watson Jett O’Rourke Beau Allanson Jamaan Peters

As sport Prefects, we are looking forward to working with Trinity’s current sporting teams and coaches across all age groups to produce both improved results on-field and stronger off-field culture. As sport is such an important aspect in both the livelihood of young men and Trinity students’ school pride, we are aiming to promote training attendance particularly in athletics and swimming teams, to endorse growth mindsets.

Goals for 2022: • to produce top four finishes in both the swimming and athletics teams in 2022 • to create a 25% increase in commitment at trainings and the final athletics and swimming team members.

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Student Spotlight WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MAN FOR OTHERS

Class of 2021 and Head of Year student, Lucas Siciliano (12.7), set the example of being a Man for Others during his years at Trinity through his selfless and extensive commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of others. In 2021, Lucas highlighted the importance of mental health in young men through many initiatives and probably left his greatest legacy when he enticed several of his Class of 2021 peers and teachers to participate in the World’s Greatest Shave to raise important and muchneeded funds for blood cancer research.

For Lucas, becoming a Man for Others is not achieved alone, it comes from a multitude of other influences in one’s life.

“Ironically, my main influences for being a ‘Man’ for Others were women!

Firstly, my mother, who is so incredibly giving and never expects anything in return. She always models compassion and kindness, no matter what, and I am so incredibly lucky to have her.

I’ve also been lucky enough to have amazing teachers at Trinity like Mrs Rosa West. Rosa brings a lot of good to one’s life. She is always there and cares so deeply about every single student, treating them like her own son. Trinity is so lucky to have teachers like Rosa,

who constantly go above and beyond to help us all become a Man for Others.”

When asked why it was important for him to get involved in events and initiatives to promote the wellbeing of others and highlight the importance of mental health in young men, Lucas said, “I think men’s mental health is overlooked in our society. What I have learnt over the past year is that if you strive to be a man for others and try to model qualities such as compassion, humility and respect, your wellbeing can improve tremendously.”

“Giving to others is very rewarding, but can also be very draining, so it’s important that young men feel comfortable talking about their feelings and mental health. The prefects also felt strongly about this, so we worked on Men’s Mental Health Week to help educate the younger TC boys about wellbeing and the rise in poor mental health in men.”

In 2021, Lucas was instrumental in coordinating the World’s Greatest Shave that raised almost $27,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. Lucas was no doubt passionate about getting this campaign up and running after being intrigued with by the idea of shaving his own head for a good cause after his friend Taylor Hannah (12.8) did it back in Year 7.

Lucas said, “throughout my time at TC, it was always in the back of my head as something I wanted to do in Year 12. I knew a lot of other boys were also very keen so I made the push to do it from very first prefect meeting at the end of

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2020. We set a goal of $20,000 but my competitive side took over and I really wanted to smash that fundraising goal!

Recruiting teachers to get involved too was easier than expected, although some teachers like Mr Mitchell and Mr Kros required some additional peer pressure.

Within a week we had several teachers and 15 students who had put their hands up. The support was incredible.”

As for making the World’s Greatest Shave an annual Year 12 tradition, Lucas really hopes that the Class of 2022 and beyond get involved.

“Not only are you raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation, but also stepping outside your comfort zone and doing something extremely scary, but will leave you with a feeling of accomplishment and joy. According to the BBC, there’s mounting evidence that bare heads aren’t a spectacular evolutionary accident after all. Bald men are seen as more intelligent, dominant and of a higher status!

Therefore, if you want to ace your WACE exams, or strike fear into the hearts of Aquinas kids on the football field, shaving your head is 100% the way to go. In all seriousness though, I would love to see the World’s Greatest Shave continue as a Year 12 tradition for years to come.”

Lucas with one of his greatest influences - his mum

The after

The before

WHAT DOES THE NEXT FIVE YEARS HOLD FOR LUCAS? I don’t really have a clue what the next five years have in store for me. I’m planning to study mathematics at either UWA or Curtin next year, but I am still undecided. One thing I would like to do is go on exchange to the USA to study for a semester. Other than that, I look forward to catching up with all my Trinity brothers at our five-year reunion!

PROUDEST MOMENT AT TC? Nothing beats winning the 2019 Head of the River in the 10Bs. The feeling of winning your first Head of the River is something indescribable. I remember feeling such a sense of belonging and pride after seeing hundreds of Trinity boys along the shore at Champion Lakes cheering on every single crew that rowed that day.

That’s something no other school does.

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Christian Service – Student Reflections One of the distinctive features of an education at Trinity College is the number of opportunities staff and students are given to become involved in serving others, such as: • staff and senior students serve homeless people with the Red Cross Soup Patrol every week during school term • students volunteer to play soccer games with refugee and migrant youth from the Edmund Rice Common Goal program • providing supplies to St Vincent de Paul Society, The Shopfront and St Bartholomew’s House.

Additionally, we have core programs at each year level that gives each student a chance to make a personal commitment to Christian Service.

Students are always asked to reflect on their service experiences in the light of our faith and here we share some of their reflections from 2021.

Year 8 ‘Our Neighbour’

Year 10 ‘Experience Counts’

I made cupcakes for my older brother because he had homework to do.

Jesus provided food for people and the cakes I made were sold at the cake stall, to raise money for LifeLink.

The journal writing from the Year 10 students reflect on some of the lessons they have learnt from the stories they have heard from the elderly and the challenges they have faced during COVID-19.

Matthew Collins (8.4)

I have a strong relationship with my grandparents and elderly relatives. I value their wisdom and the stories they tell because they’re interesting and it informs me on life. I listen intently to those stories and I visit them as much as possible, showing my love for them.

Jesus made other people’s lives easier by performing miracles. I made other people’s lives a bit easier by doing tasks for them.

Luke Boudames (8.3)

Year 9 ‘Restoring Relationships’ Year 9 students helped in local primary schools one morning a week for three weeks.

It opened my eyes to how many children could benefit by having an older person help them out with their work and guide them.

We are inspired to do this as Edmund Rice did for young boys, by making a school for them and getting them off the streets. His story inspires us to want to be like Edmund and Jesus, to help out where we can.

Chad McKie (9.6) My experiences with the children helped me grow as a person because I realised that helping out and donating just a little bit of your time for others, makes you feel happy and proud of yourself.

Will Norman (9.8)

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Joshua Gomes (10.4) Elderly people have wisdom and life experience that helps society because their life experience can teach future generations, the lessons of the past. Young people can bring vitality and excitement into lives of elderly people, who may find life boring, when they are confined in aged care homes.

Damon Christianopoulos (10.4) Elderly people are human too and the way some of them are treated in aged care, violates their rights as humans. Staff need to take time to understand the elderly and be patient when caring for them.

John Van Beek (10.8)

Year 11 ‘Sharing Gifts’

Year 12 ‘Senior Project’

Year 7 ‘Serving to Belong’

All Year 11 students spent four days volunteering at local agencies, building relationships and serving others in a variety of placements.

At the end of Year 11, students can choose to commit to the Senior Project, volunteering to give service at an agency of their choice for 30 hours, in their own time.

Finally, some advice from Year 7 students on how to keep the Swan River healthy:

I have built a strong relationship with one of the ladies here, so I am currently writing an account of her life story. She happily agreed and I have sat in her room, listening to her stories for most of the week. When it is finished it will be featured in the monthly newsletter for the aged care home.

Evan French (11.3) So much care is required to support people with disabilities. The injustice in our society is their marginalisation because they need to be educated and live in very different situations to most of the people I know. The hardest part of the job is seeing the effect that their disability has on the student, impacting drastically on their behaviour, attitudes and learning capacity.

Dion Primerano (11.3) When I am trying to talk with a student and get no response, it is not something I am used to dealing with. I feel driven to work around the issues this raises and try to accomplish something with the student. The teachers set good examples of how to do this, so I am learning how best to act in this situation.

Edmund Rice camps really made me step outside of my usual comfort zone. I believe it was so worthwhile being there for the kids. Spending time talking with them lets them know that there is always a community there for them. I really experienced the presence of Jesus in the kids. They were full of love and happiness.

I believe this camp was a gift from God. Matthew Loo (12.1) I’ve learnt I’m a much more patient person than I previously thought. It never used to be a strength, but I feel it’s progressed. It has definitely made me reconsider how much fun simple things can be and how much joy, living a life of service can be.

• Put your dog poo in the bin. It is the second biggest polluter of the Swan River.

• Put fishing tackle and line in the bin because you might kill an innocent animal.

• Cut down on noise pollution from boats so we don’t disturb precious animals and drive them away.

• Limit fertiliser use because it could contaminate the river and cause algal blooms.

Mrs Marya Stewart Director of Christian Service

Sam Thorpe (12.7)

Johann Soares (11.1) It saddens me to see people who were all so full of life, are now crippled by issues they face. It makes me realise that it is very important to do what I can, to lighten their days. It is a most humbling experience to understand that no matter how well you may be doing during life, that in the end, many people struggle with the perils of ageing.

Myles Brown (11.5)

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Winter Sports highlights 1. 1st XV Rugby 2. TC Cross Country 3. Congratulations to Trinity golf team 4. Luca Sorci, Mackenzie Theobald and Koby Ashford 5. TC Badminton came close in 2021 6. Noah Ieraci 7. Adam De Masi, Joshua Draper and Jedd Busslinger

BADMINTON Badminton again took another step closer to winning the Brother Kelly Cup for the first time. With the young squad placed third overall, there are positive signs for the future.

HOCKEY Luca Sorci (6B), Mackenzie Theobald (6B), Koby Ashford (7.6) and Charlie Hampson (8.5) all represented WA in hockey.

RUGBY The 1st XV won the Brother Redmond Cup for the first time in 19 years. For the first time in the cup’s history, Trinity also won the Lindegaard Cup that is awarded based on the home and away records from all matches against Hale School.

CROSS COUNTRY

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Congratulations to our Middle School cross country team who finished in first place overall.

FOOTBALL Congratulations Joshua Draper (12.5), Jedd Busslinger (12.5) and Adam De Masi (10.7) on being part of the WA Under 17s squad. Jedd also went on to be selected to play for the Under 19s team.

SOCCER Congratulations to Noah Ieraci (9.7) who was selected in the Football West Under 14s team.

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GOLF Trinity won the PC Anderson Cup for the third consecutive year. With most of the team being in Middle School, the future looks bright for Trinity golf.

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Italian Week Italian Week is always a favourite event on the Trinity calendar as it provides an opportunity for the school community to celebrate the language and culture of Italy. Gelato, pizza, an Italian car and motorbike display, a pasta eating competition and the famous Giro di Trinity all made for a favolosa week.

IL PESTO

A Trinity favourite shared by Signora Knapman. Serves 4-6.

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • •

50 gm basil 125 ml olive oil 70 gm Parmigiano Reggiano, grated 30 gm Pecorino, chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled 15 gm sunflower seeds pinch of salt 500 gm pasta of your choice

METHOD Step 1) – Wash the basil.

Step 2) – Dry the basil. Put the basil, garlic, sunflower seeds and Parmigiano Reggiano in the food processor. Chop for two minutes.

Step 3) – Add salt and pecorino cheese and mix for one minute.

Step 4) – Add olive oil and mix for five minutes.

Step 5) – Put the pesto in a jar and put in the fridge.

Step 6) – Cook and drain pasta.

Step 7) – Stir the cold pesto into the hot pasta.

Step 8) – Serve with Parmigiano Reggiano and a little basil.

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A stellar festival for Trinity College Performing Arts For the 17th consecutive festival, Trinity College has been awarded the Zenith Award for the most outstanding Secondary Metropolitan School or College at the 2021 Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools and Colleges in Western Australia, along with a raft of other shields and awards for outstanding performances in music, dance and drama.

The Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools and Colleges in Western Australia was established to help the students at Catholic schools and colleges experience the spirit and tradition of the performing arts. Our College has a rich history with the festival and is a highlight for many of our performing arts students, with more than 160 taking part this year.

Congratulations to the following groups and individuals who were awarded shields in their respective sections of the festival. This is an outstanding set of results reflecting the depth and breadth of our programs and includes the Zenith Award for the 17th consecutive festival.

Congratulations also goes to the 160+ boys who participated in solo and duet items.

The 2021 Zenith Award for most outstanding Secondary Metropolitan School or College

Trinity College

Loreto Sisters’ Award – Choral Singing (Secondary)

Trinity College Senior Chorale

Benedictine Community of New Norcia Award Sacred Choral Music Secondary – 2 contrasting songs

Trinity College Senior Chorale

Christian Brothers Award – Big Band/Jazz Combo

Swing Band I

University of Notre Dame Award Choral Singing Secondary

Trinity/Mercedes Wind Orchestra

Premier of Western Australia Award Concert Band Secondary

Trinity/Mercedes String Orchestra

Fr John Harte Jesuit Award – Piano Solo/Duet (Secondary)

Matthew Loo (12.1)

Oblates of Mary Immaculate Award Instrumental Solo Secondary

Connor Wilson (11.6)

Brigidine Sisters’ Award Choral Singing Primary

Trinity Junior Vocal Ensemble

Sisters of Mercy Perth Award Instrumental Solo Primary

Frank Zhang (6G)

The Vera Chidlow Scholarship Secondary Piano Forte

Anders Phan (12.5)

Jack Le Goueff, Isaac Pinto, Sholto Foss and Harry Smith with the Zenith Award

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Archives TRINITY HOSTS REUNION OF OLD BOYS FROM ST PATRICK’S BOYS’ SCHOOL In early October Trinity College had the great pleasure of hosting a reunion of Old Boys from St Patrick’s Boys’ School (St Pat’s) which had been located in Wellington Street, Perth. Also at this reunion were some Old Boys who had been at both St Pat’s and CBC Perth as both schools had been run in conjunction with each other by the Christian Brothers. All these past students were from the classes of the 1940s. This special gathering was organised by Old Boy, Mr Dan Carney, with the help of Mr Bill Staude, Mr Gerry Lambe and Mr Terry Gaunt. It was an exciting and happy morning as most of these Old Boys had not seen each other for many years.

The reunion began with Mass in the College Chapel with Mr Carney playing the hymns chosen for the reunion Mass on his violin. Following Mass some of the Old Boys gathered around the St Patrick’s Celtic Cross which is now at home in the front driveway of Trinity College. Everyone then made their way up to the staff room where they were warmly welcomed by Mr Carney. Speeches were made and past days re-lived and many friendships renewed over morning tea. It was a happy, joyful occasion for all.

To make the morning more special Mr Carney donated to Trinity College a framed original photograph of the St Patrick’s Boys’ School 1946 Junior Swimming Champions who competed in the Christian Brothers’ Schools Sporting Association.

Mrs Robyn Jennison Trinity College Archives

John Hewitt, Rod Ellyard and Fr Ted Hewitt

Grenville Courtland, Tony Saligari, Jim Kelly and Dan Carney

Dan Carney, Bill Staude, Gerry Lambe and Terry Gaunt with the photograph of the 1946 St Patrick’s Boys’ School Junior Swimming Champions

Tom Wall and Phil McGuire

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TOBA President, Dion Smith (‘87) with guest speaker, Jack Cleary (‘12) at the TOBA Graduation Breakfast

CHRISTENING OF THE TOBA SPIRIT TOBA President, Dion Smith (‘87) had the honour of christening The TOBA Spirit during the Trinity Bridges Regatta on Saturday 27 November 2021.

Well done to everyone involved for making the day a great success.

Special thanks to Director of Rowing, Phil Jurjevich (‘85) and TC Rowing Club Old Boys, Liam Dee (‘07) and Andrew Le (‘17).

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T BA This report finalises my TOBA duties for 2021. It has been a busy year, and far more successful year than 2020, which had all the disruptions of the pandemic. This year, all scheduled events proceeded with one very notable exception – the Anzac Day Remembrance, which is an important event in the TOBA calendar when we recognise and pay tribute to our Old Boy veterans.

In 2022, our first event for the year– the Golden Heritage Club/Year 12 Mass and Morning Tea will take place on Tuesday 1 February, but later in April I am very much looking forward to finally honouring our Old Boy veterans again at Anzac Day ceremonies.

There were some great highlights and record attendances at events in the last half of 2021.

There was some fantastic competition and lots of fun between the Old Boys and the students at the Winter and Summer Sports Day. TOBA was triumphant (thank goodness) with wins across all five winter sports, with Troy Zafer (‘91) winning the TC Spirit Award as MVP. In the Summer Sports Day, the students proved that cricket is a young man’s sport, while the Old Boys triumphed overall, with Dave Mackiewicz (‘86) winning the TC Spirit Award for being the oldest alumni competing on the day.

Thank you to everyone who arranged teams, umpired, cooked a snagger or came along to have a laugh.

The TOBA Sportsmen’s Lunch was held in June, as usual, on the site of the old CBC Terrace, now the Duxton Hotel. This event has become an institution, with Mark Readings (‘87) as MC and auctioneer running a very professional and well-organised day.

Our guest speaker, Mick Collis, received glowing reviews and as usual, Richie Mackiewicz (‘87), stole the show with his fund-raising efforts at auction time.

We welcomed 176 new Old Boys into the TOBA family at the 2021 Graduation Breakfast. This year, Jack Cleary (‘12) was our guest speaker. Jack is an Olympic medallist, winning bronze in Tokyo for the men’s quad in rowing.

He is now training at the AIS in Canberra for Paris 2024 and took time out of his schedule to speak to our graduating class, where he was most warmly received.

At the second annual Trinity Regatta held in November in front of our own shed, TOBA was proud to christen The TOBA Spirit. We look forward to watching the progress of this eight and her many crews – let’s hope it can propel the boys to more great successes on the water.

President’s Report We always close out the social calendar with the annual sundowner where we thank all those involved with or are supportive of TOBA. The event was well attended, and my personal highlight is seeing the diversity in age among the Old Boys that have served on the committee or supported the alumni spirit over the year.

In the background, TOBA continues to support the College as much as we can. The association contributed to the new electronic scoreboard at the College’s playing fields at Manning; to the Friends of Performing Arts for their new piano for the PA Department; and we continue our support of rowing by paying for the lease of the shed at Champion Lakes. We also launched a scholarship fundraiser via Patrick Coward (‘81) and Coward & Black Vineyards in Margaret River and we sincerely thank Pat for his support.

Through the efforts of Jude Celedin (‘91) we were able to launch new merchandise: a TOBA polo and puffer jacket. Thank you, Jude!

At this time, I publicly thank the TOBA committee for their work throughout the year. The 17 committee members selflessly dedicate hours of their time to the wide variety of events we host.

They cook hundreds of sausages, dress up as Father Christmas and attend assemblies among many other thankless tasks.

I particularly thank Peter Torre (‘89), immediate past president of TOBA who continues to run a number of signature Junior School assemblies in a way only he could – with the passion and energy of a much younger man.

Warm thanks to College Principal, Mr Darren O’Neill, and the Leadership team for their ongoing and continued support of TOBA in always granting access to the College facilities and having great patience with our passionate alumni.

My final thanks for the year go to Ms Aleisha Dows and Ms Di Millar – the backbone of TOBA. Since October, Di has taken a well-deserved extended break after celebrating her 13th year with TOBA. In her absence we have been fortunate to have Aleisha back at TOBA closely following Di’s extensive handover notes and making sure things continue to run smoothly. On behalf of the Old Boys I thank them both for constant and continued hard work – and their belief in TOBA and the TC Spirit.

We are looking forward to running another full calendar of events in 2022, plus the usual milestone reunions and one very special anniversary – 60 years since Br JA Kelly made the move from The Terrace to the East Perth location which was the beginning of Trinity College. We are looking forward to making an announcement on commemorating this important milestone in the College history.

And of course, we will continue our involvement with current young men of Trinity so that we, as Old Boys, can Keep the Spirit Alive.

I wish you and your loved ones a relaxing time over the summer holidays. Keep safe and we look forward to seeing you all in 2022.

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

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Events GRADUATION BREAKFAST FOR THE CLASS OF 2021

The morning started with a little rain so there was a quick change of location from Centenary Park to Carrigg Court but that didn’t dampen the spirit and excitement of our soon-to-be 2021 Old Boys, as our Year 12s celebrated their final day as students at the College.

As breakfast came to an end, the Year 12s were directed to the Sports Centre for the TOBA Assembly, with the boys seated in their pastoral care groups surrounded by their families and loved ones.

TOBA President, Dion Smith (‘87), then warmly welcomed the graduating Class of 2021 to the Trinity-Terrace Old Boys’ Association.

We were fortunate to have Olympian, Jack Cleary (‘12) as our guest speaker. Jack thanked Trinity College and his teachers as he believes that coming to TC has given him the opportunity to succeed – which is one of the greatest gifts he has been given. Jack also put great emphasis on being Men for Others, to ask for help because ‘it’s okay not to be okay’ and to simply live life as a good person and be kind and compassionate to each other.

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Thank you to TOBA President, Dion Smith (‘87) for his warm and amusing introduction as well as to Jack Cleary (‘12) and his welcoming the Graduating Class of 2021 to TOBA. To the Trinity College Auxiliary President, Nicola Gosatti and all the team, well done and thank you! It was a challenging start for you all with the quick change of location but your breakfast of pastries, coffee and tea was amazing.

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Thank you to everyone who assisted on the day, including TOBA Committee: Adrian Di Carlo (‘89), Brendan Molony (‘65), Jude Celedin (‘91) and Gianni Redolatti (‘91).

Thank you also to the endless commitment from Trinity College Auxiliary and Mr Ross Beatson, Mr Dayne Whalan and team.

Special mention goes to Mr Andrew Jenkin for this outstanding commitment to the 2021 graduating class.

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1. Nicholas Biundo with his family 2. Jordan Martelli with family 3. Harry Smith with his father, TOBA President, Dion Smith (‘87) and Guest Speaker, Jack Cleary (‘12) 4. Jackson Finnie with his parents 5. Jaxon Fong, Lachlan Rainer, Carlos Torre, Lachlan Moroney 6. Lachlan Moroney with his family 7. 2021 Graduates 8. Kurt Arthur with his family

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SPORTSMEN’S LUNCH

The highly anticipated TOBA Sportsmen’s Lunch took place at the Duxton Hotel (old CBC Perth site) on Friday 11 June.

Old Boys (250 in total), current and past parents, friends, work colleagues and a handful of Old Boys from other PSA schools gathered in the foyer of the Duxton Hotel for a quick catch up before being seated in the ballroom.

The formalities began with a Welcome to Country by Lachie Sibosado (‘19) before TOBA President, Dion Smith (‘87) welcomed attendees to the sell-out event.

Dion made mention of the 70-year age span of attendees, the youngest being Zane Meleca (‘20) and the oldest Kevin Hogan (‘50). He congratulated the Classes of 1987 and 1989 for the equal highest number of attendees representing their year group. These year groups will be the first to be engraved on a perpetual trophy to acknowledge the strongest year group at the Sportsmen’s Lunch each year.

Dion also mentioned a planned Trinity College Hall of Fame to be launched in 2022, a TOBA wine fundraiser and new TOBA polo shirts and vests before inviting attendees to raise a glass and toast to absent friends.

MC extraordinaire, Mark Readings (‘87) took to the mic and introduced Trinity College Director of Sport, Brett Silver, for a Q&A of all things PSA sport.

There was a moving and fitting tribute to rowing legend and TC Director of Rowing, Phil Jurjevich (‘85), with a condensed history and video footage which included personal acknowledgments from Rohan James (‘16) and Alex Rossi (‘19) whose lives have been touched by Phil’s commitment, passion and unique perspective.

Following Mick’s highly entertaining address, Mark Readings (‘87) turned it up a notch auctioning some very special items.

Thank you to those that attended and supported this event – what a great day for this incredible community! Your generosity will assist the sons and grandsons of Old Boys who cannot attend this wonderful College due to financial hardship.

A sincere thank you goes to those that donated items and all involved for their enormous efforts bringing this event together, with special mention to Adrian Di Carlo (‘89), Luke Cruskall (‘95), Paul Higgins (‘82) and Mike Cartwright.

Also, our highly entertaining and outstanding raffle ticket sellers: Richie (‘87) and Dave (‘86) Mackiewicz and, of course our incredible MC, the one and only Mark Readings (‘87).

A huge thank you goes to our sponsors for their generosity:

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Mark Blayney – Geraldton Brick Pty Ltd Matt Brennan (‘86) – Smartline the Brockwell Family Michael Cassidy (‘88) – BDO Australia Charles (‘63), David (‘89) and Rob (‘92) Foti – Charles Foti Business Services • Jeremy Nicoletto (‘91) – Burns Sieber • Gianni Redolatti (‘91) and Joe Rapanaro (‘91) – SVN Finally, to TOBA President, Dion Smith (‘87), thank you for your motivation and passion surrounding this event.

Thank you for your company – we look forward to seeing you all at the 2022 TOBA Sportsmen’s Lunch.

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Thanks to Deputy Principal, Mission and Engagement, Anthony Byrne for saying ‘Grace’.

Guest speaker, Mick Collis, was thoroughly entertaining with his hilarious tales of his dream to wear the green and gold and represent Australia. After trying numerous different sports, from rugby to lawn bowls, he finally achieved his dream – just not in the conventional way. The audience was in stitches with tears rolling down their faces as Mick described his attempts to secure a position on an Australian team.

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1. Mark Readings (‘87) with guest speaker, Mick Collis 2. Michael Tassone (‘20) with Marco Tassone (‘89) 3. Richie Mackiewicz (‘87)

4. Class of 2010 (back) James Cumming, Luke Randazzo (front) Sam McMeikan, Harry Massey, Kurt Lisani and James Hughes 5. Class of 2020, Aiden Ogg, Zane Meleca, Jason Landon and Michael Tassone 6. Kevin Hogan (‘50) with guest speaker, Mick Collis

7. Stephen Spiers (‘85), Chris Brockwell (‘67) and Mack Spiers (‘18)

11. Ash Day (‘94) with TOBA President, Dion Smith (‘87)

8. Jude (‘91), Bruno and Carl (‘90) Celedin

12. Mike Valmadre (‘87) with Peter Torre (‘89)

9. Des Hardiman (‘74) with Jean-Marc Rousset (‘69) 10. Former TC Headmaster, Tony Curtis (‘56) with TC Chairman of the Board, Stephen Moloney

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WINTER SPORTS DAY

1. TOBA Committee members, Richie Mackiewicz (‘87) and Frank Mulligan (‘76) with TOBA President, Dion Smith (‘87) 2. Winner of the TC Spirit medal Troy Zafer (‘91) with inaugural winner Bryan Breheny (‘04) 3. Michael Brennan (‘82) accepting the ‘Brendan Ryan Cup’ on behalf of TOBA

The blustery weather and predicted downpours didn’t dampen the TC Spirit and enthusiasm as players and supporters turned up to the TOBA Winter Sports Day.

Cross Country TOBA 8 / TC 11 — winner TOBA

For the first time unfortunately, the cup’s namesake, Brendan Ryan (‘91), was unable to attend.

TC winner — Francis Moschilla (12.1)

Everyone was delighted to find current parent, Evan Damianopoulos, and his coffee van ‘Capx’ in attendance to kick start the day.

Thank you to Mr Geoff Jamieson, Ms Adelaide Garland, Francis Moschilla (12.1) and Mr Phil Jurjevich (‘85).

TOBA won the day, with wins across all five sports; cross country, football, hockey, rugby and soccer, with Matt Brennan (‘86) accepting the ‘Brendan Ryan Cup’ on TOBA’s behalf.

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The medal for TC Spirit was presented to Troy Zafer (‘91) by the inaugural winner, Bryan Breheny (‘04). Troy is a true stalwart and long-time contributor to TC and TOBA. He has coordinated the football team for this event for as long as its existence.

The TOBA football team played in honour of Old Boys, Justin Little (‘92) and Tristan Berentzen (‘91) who are no longer with us but were consistent players at this event – we have no doubt they were both there in spirit. It seemed fitting for the TOBA team to take out the win.

A big thank you goes to: • TC Director of Sport, Mr Brett Silver and captains, coaches, managers, umpires and referees of both TOBA and TC teams • St John Ambulance • Tom Campbell, Total Sports Photography • Brendan Molony (‘65) and Frank Mulligan (‘76), for their expertise on the barbecue • Mr Dayne Whalan and his team for their assistance and maintaining Trinity’s impeccable grounds • Richie Mackiewicz (‘87) for presenting awards.

Thank you to everyone who attended on this wet, but most enjoyable day for our community!

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Overall and TOBA winner — MacKenzie Spiers (‘18)

TOBA 38 / TC 32 — winner TOBA TC Best Player – Zach Dancewicz (12.4) TOBA Best Player – Andrew Eyres (‘13)

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Thank you to Mrs Lisa Webb, Mr Andrew Jenkin, Lex Homsany (12.2), Troy Zafer (‘91), Seamus Rafferty (‘91) and Matt Brennan (‘86).

Hockey TOBA 8 / TC 6 — winner TOBA TC Best Player — Jeremy Mayne (12.3) TOBA Best Player — Fraser Hay (‘13) Thank you to Mr Rod Rainer, Mr Damien Hansen, Mitch McGrath (12.4), Harrison Pell (‘18) and Cameron Pell (‘20).

Rugby TOBA 51 / TC 32 — winner TOBA TC Best Player — Tex Gorski (12.7)

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TOBA Best Player — Bryan Breheny (‘04) Thank you to Miss Claire Wilson, Mr Tim Carslaw, Charlie Stops (12.4), Lachie Sibosado (‘19) and JP Starkie (‘19).

Soccer TOBA 7 / TC 1 — winner TOBA TC Best Player — Dan Matuszkiewicz (11.4) TOBA Best Player — Matthew Mustica (‘18) Thank you to Mr Ben Kriszyk, Andrea Di Ciano (12.2) and Joshua Marocchi (‘07).

Photography: Tom Campbell, Total Sports Photography

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OLD BOYS RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM

Approximately 45 Golden Heritage Club members ranging from the Class of 1947 to the Class of 1971 were invited ‘Back to the Classroom’ to be interviewed by Year 6 students.

Students then walked the House flags: Chanel, Campion, Queens and Xavier to the stage before Old Boys were invited to the stage to get ‘high-fived’ as they walked through the crowd of students.

As in previous years, our Old Boys were delighted and proud to share their stories and experiences from ‘back in the day’, with some of them bringing old photos and memorabilia to show the young boys.

All this was topped off with a war cry, which brought the house down!

It is always wonderful to see the natural TC bond between our ‘older’ Old Boys and the young students. The young boys were transfixed – and sometimes astonished – hearing what school was like 50 years ago and Old Boys were astounded at the endless opportunities available to students at Trinity College in the current day.

After the interviews, students walked with their new buddies to Gibney Hall, where the conversation continued over lunch before the commencement of the Junior School assembly. Following the award presentation, special guest Peter Torre (‘89) spoke about the history of this great College and the meaning of each crest that hangs on the walls in Gibney Hall and how they have evolved over the years. Peter then guided students, Old Boys and parents in the following…

“Let’s bow our heads in silence for one minute to think about the names that line the honour boards of this great hall, to think about the thousands of Old Boys that have gone before you, to think about the friends of our Golden Heritage Old Boys who have passed on before them, and to transmit all our energy and TC Spirit to Mr Le Tessier who is fighting with strength and vigour. He’s being as stalwart as a tree and he’s facing the utmost rigour – in Nomine Domini.”

Aris Barlogiannis-Geange (6G), Max Secker (6G) and Frank Zhang (6G) with former Olympian, John Goodman (‘55)

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When the Old Boys headed home, the Year 6 boys set about writing to their new ‘old’ friends, thanking them for the time spent with them. Here are some excerpts from their letters: “You taught me a lot about what the school was like before I came to Trinity.

You said that polio was a terrible disease going around that caused the school to vaccinate all the students.”

“You went on a trolley bus to get to school, but you would stop at the cathedral to say a quick prayer before school.”

Xavier Allison (6B) “It was inspiring to know you were in the cadets and had a rifle that you took home but left the loading bolt at school.”

James Felsner (6GD) I found out that there was no swimming pool, so you had to swim in the river. I was very proud and happy that I got you for Golden Heritage. You were the best.

Luca Gardiner (6W) “My favourite story you told was how you had 54 children in each class! It still boggles my mind.”

Glen Kennedy (6B)

Henry Bennetts (6G)

“Thank you for reminding us about how grateful we should be for the things we have. Through you, we now know that anybody can be a Man for Others, because all that matters is what is in your heart.”

Below is a message received after the event from Golden Heritage Club attendee, Jean-Michel Merven (‘68)

Alphons Joseph (6GD) “Two things I found interesting was that you said that the teachers were very strict when you were at school. You also said that the punishments were like a big whack.”

Frank Zhang (6G) “Going upstairs to Gibney Hall and looking at the stained-glass window that was lost for 30 years and found in a restaurant was so fascinating.”

Samuel Keys (6G) “My favourite story you told me was that you were in the 1956 Olympic Games in running and that you came in fourth place.”

Max Secker (6G)

“A few brief words to say how much I enjoyed spending time with ‘my’ three boys: namely, Blake, Cameron and Luca.

They were delightful little fellows, wellpresented, well-prepared, inquisitive, motivated, polite and entertaining – real little gentlemen – a credit to their parents, to their teachers and to their school.

Please be sure to pass on my sincere congratulations to the boys themselves, as well to their respective families. I hope and trust they all enjoy their remaining years at the College and wish them every success in their future endeavours.”

We sincerely thank our wonderful Old Boys for ‘returning to the classroom’. Also, thank you to our Year 6 students; Head of Junior School, Mr Martin Tucker; Junior School teachers, Ms Evelyn Temmen, Mr Jason O’Malley, Mr Rueben Brennan, Mrs Joanne du Toit and the entire Junior School staff for embracing this most enjoyable event.

We also thank all Trinity staff and the College Auxiliary who assisted and volunteered with this event.

Marley Marshall (6G), Adrian Faraone (6G) and Juwane Miller (6G) with John O’Connell (‘49)

Head of Junior School, Martin Tucker (‘87) with Gerry Chesson (‘47), Graham Rose (‘58) and John Featherstone (‘49)

Bernie Lawrence (‘60) with grandsons, James Felsner (6GD) and Xavier Collins (6G)

Tim Cremin (‘70) with Henry Bennetts (6G) and Reef Brendon (6G)

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VIETNAM VETS SHARE THEIR STORIES WITH OUR BOYS

History becomes even the more real when one can sit down and speak to a person who was part of that history.

In August, Our Year 12 History students listened to the personal stories behind four of Trinity’s Old Boys, who also happen to be Vietnam veterans: Graham Edwards (‘64), Peter Manucci (‘64), John Misztal (‘63) and Chris Rampant (‘56).

For those Australians who lived through the era of the Vietnam War, it was a turbulent time in Australia’s history.

From 1962 to 1973 more than 60,000 Australian men and women served in the Vietnam War – 521 Australians died and around 3,000 were wounded. For today’s students, it might be difficult to imagine, but it was the first conflict since the introduction of television, which allowed Australians ‘at home’ to see news stories from Vietnam ‘in their own lounge rooms’ on a nightly basis – something not possible in previous conflicts. Whilst our soldiers fought the conflict raging in Vietnam, there was growing opposition in Australia to our involvement in Vietnam as well as conscription – causing much conflict in cities and towns around Australia.

This was an opportunity the students were looking forward to and they probably had lots of questions for these Vietnam veterans. Once the initial introductions were over, small groups of students sat with each Old Boy to ask questions, have discussions and hear first-hand their very personal experiences around that conflict. The students and Old Boys then enjoyed lunch together and it was great to see them chatting further over lunch.

We thank these gentlemen wholeheartedly. We are very grateful to them for their time, sharing their incredible stories and bringing in tangible things for the boys to see, such as maps, books and other items.

Thank you to the boys’ History teacher, Mr Anthony Lunt, for supporting this most interesting gathering.

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1. John Misztal (‘63) sharing the locations of the conflict 2. Vietnam Veterans (L-R) John Misztal (‘63), Peter Manucci (‘64), Chris Rampant (‘56) with Graham Edwards (‘64) (front)

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TOBA SUMMER SPORTS DAY – STEVE LEAHY (‘78) CUP

What another fantastic day it was at the TOBA Summer Sports Day on Sunday 10 October, with the teams playing hard in their quest to win the Steve Leahy (‘78) Cup. TOBA was victorious overall winning basketball, rowing, tennis and volleyball with TC picking up the win for cricket.

Congratulations to Dave Mackiewicz (‘86), who competed in tennis on the day and was honoured with the award for being the oldest TOBA Old Boy on the day – great work, Dave!

A big thank you goes to: • TC Director of Sport, Mr Brett Silver and captains, coaches, managers, umpires and referees of both TOBA and TC teams • first aid officer, Blair Bayens (‘07) • committee members, John Hansen (‘58), Frank Mulligan (‘76) and Dave Tobin (‘87), for their expertise on the barbecue • TOBA President, Dion Smith (‘87), for presenting the awards along with the coaches of both TC and TOBA teams • Mr Dayne Whalan and his team for their assistance and maintaining Trinity’s impeccable grounds.

Thank you to everyone who attended and made this such an enjoyable day for our community.

If you’re interested in playing in any of these sports in the future, we’d love to hear from you. Please email toba@trinity. wa.edu.au to register your interest.

Photography: Tom Campbell, Total Sports Photography

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Reunions CLASS OF 1946 AND 1951 – 75TH AND 70TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION Redmond Hickey (‘51), Neville Hills (‘51), Daniel Carney (‘51), John Lambe (‘46), Brian Preston (‘51), Clarence Carpene (‘51), Frank Pownall (‘51), Frank O’Connell (‘51) and John Turner (‘51)

What a wonderful celebration!

Not many people are able to catch up with those they went to school with 70 (or more) years ago, but the remarkable men from the Classes of 1946 and 1951 have done just that – and they’ve been doing it for a while.

On Tuesday 9 November 2021, these Old Boys, who attended CBC Terrace, met up at the Firewater Grille at the Duxton Hotel (which stands on the land where there old school once stood).

It was heart-warming to feel the love that remains within these Old Boys for their old school. As lunch began, a glass was raised to honour friends who couldn’t join the celebration and to their pals who are no longer with us.

Conversation flowed, and the afternoon continued with many laughs, jokes and stories, sharing memories of the CBC grounds and of the good times they had throughout their schooling years.

The men who attended were John Lambe from the Class of 1946 and Daniel Carney, Clarence Carpene, Redmond Hickey, Neville Hills, Frank O’Connell, Frank Pownall, Brian Preston and John Turner – all from the Class of 1951.

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TRINITY-TERRACE OLD BOYS’ SPRING LUNCH Back: John Turner (‘51), Frank Pownall (‘51), Frank O’Connell (‘51), George Bebich (‘50), Vicki Bowden. Front: Clarence Carpene (‘51), Beryl Carpene

CBC Old Boys and their partners caught up for the CBC Spring Lunch at the Kailis Restaurant in Leederville.

John O’Connell (‘49) welcomed the guests and thanked everyone for coming. He then read out the Old Boys who sent their apologies. The mood was a little sober as John acknowledged life’s vulnerabilities and how things can change overnight, but soon turned to happy conversation with fond memories of their time together at CBC and Trinity.

As the lunch progressed, people stood to share their memories starting with Kevin Hogan (‘50) who gave a heart-warming speech and read out a quiz from the CBC 50th Anniversary Reunion handbook from 2000. Daniel Carney (‘51) took great delight in recalling when he came to the Golden Heritage Club, ‘Back to the Classroom’ event where he was interviewed by Year 6 students.

They asked how life was different back when he was a school and he chuckled when he was remembering the looks on the students’ faces when he told them that they would catch public transport to and from school with their .303 rifles. John Hansen (‘58) acknowledged the important work of TOBA and the donations to the different areas of the College such as the Music Department and rowing. He encouraged everyone to get involved with TOBA whether it be through the Golden Heritage Club or cheering on the Old Boys at the Summer and Winter Sports Days.

Photos below: 1. Brian Bradley (‘53), Colleen Mitchell, John Gibbons (‘49), Vin Mitchell (‘51) 2. George Bebich (‘50), Frank Pownall (‘51) 3. John Hansen (‘58), Jo Hansen 4. Kevin Hogan (‘50), John Miocevich (‘51) 5. Pam O’Connell, John O’Connell (‘49) 6. Ronnie Hogan, Kevin Hogan (‘50)

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We thank the partners who attended: Vicki Bowden, Beryl Carpene, Lyn Gibbons, Jo Hansen, Ronnie Hogan, Colleen Mitchell and Pam O’Connell.

Once again, we thank Michael Kailis (‘50) and the very attentive Kailis staff for looking after us and always making us so feel welcome.

Thank you to Kevin Hogan (‘50), John O’Connell (‘49) and the CBC Committee for organising the event.

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CLASS OF 1971 – 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION

After 50 years of leaving Trinity, 31 former classmates reunited at the College on 2 October. Special guest was former teacher, Brother Michael Coughlin, who flew in from South Australia to attend.

He reminisced that our class in Year 6 was his second as a teacher and he revelled in getting to know all about us and our families.

A tour of the College was led by Chris Ellison followed by some fine food and drinks in the Staff Room. As with most reunions, there were many funny stories shared as well as a toast to absent friends, which included a heartwarming remembrance to the 16 classmates who have passed away.

We hope to have an annual get together for lunch in the future.

Many thanks to the organising committee of Pat Steens, Peter Northover, Chris Ellison, Jim Benson and Gary Hilton as well as TOBA’s Di Millar and Todd Benson (‘03) for the great photos.

Seated: Mick Andrews, Angelo Fiora, Br Coughlin, Greg Wheeler.

Standing: Jack Trainor, Jim Benson and Ted Hawtin

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Pat Steens, Peter Northover, Chris Ellison, Jim Benson and Gary Hilton

CLASS OF 1988 – CELEBRATING THEIR 50TH BIRTHDAYS

Rohan vanden Driesen, Robbie Rowland, Anthony Boyatzis, Peter Hawke, Nathan Parker, Chris Jonker

Men from the Class of 1988 decided to combine a reunion with a joint celebration of them all turning 50 in 2021. So, on Saturday 23 October at The Camfield, there was lots of laughs and sharing of stories and memories from their days as young lads at Trinity.

It was a wonderful evening and they all look forward to their next get together – hopefully soon. Thank you to Stewart Kestel for coordinating the event, and Tim McLernon (‘90) for the fantastic venue at The Camfield.

Below right: Anthony Boyatzis, Robbie Rowland, Stewart Kestel, Peter Munns, Stephen Woods Below: Peter Munns

Cameron Williams, Anthony Lovegrove, Chris Jonker, Peter Hawke, Rohan vanden Driesen, Anthony Boyatzis, Robbie Rowland, Adam Western, Troy Vanderweide, Stewart Kestel, Nathan Parker, Peter Munns, Stephen Woods

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CLASS OF 1981 – 40TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION

1. Shane Vale, Mark Houwen, Shane Bogunovich and Glen Bartlett

6. David Howard, Michael Roberts, John Beeson and David Shaw

12. Mark Sheridan, Mark Houwen and Mark Miolin

2. Michael Roberts and David Howard

7. Michael Bradshaw, Jeff Thorne and Kim Yukich

3. Paul Higgins (‘82), Hamish Valentine and Robert Armitage

8. John Beeson and John Riley

14. Geoff Hogg, David Pigram, Mark Harris and Mark Sheridan

4. Paul Moynihan, Mark Houwen, Shane Bogunovich, Robert Armitage, David Pigram, Brad Grant

9. Kevin Dobra and Brad Grant

15. Luke Gregory, Paul Houmann and Paul Browne

10. Mark Harris and Danny O’Donoghue

5. Phil Whitely and Glen Bartlett

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6 November 2021 Forty years after walking out the old school gates for the last time, 34 members of the Trinity Class of 1981 gathered once again, this time at The Shoe Bar and Café in Yagan Square, firstly to try and recognise each other and once that was done, to renew old friendships.

Of course, there were some familiar faces, but there were also a few that we hadn’t seen in some time that made a massive effort to be in town for the event.

Ray Theseira flew in from Adelaide, Glen Bartlett, who has been based in Melbourne for many years, David Pigram flew in from Broome and Shane Vale from Albany. There were also guys that drove hours from many other parts of WA to join this 40th anniversary reunion.

It was also brilliant to see David Howard, who had not been spotted at a reunion for many a long year, and then there were three other special attendees,

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with David Shaw (complete with an original Year 4 cap and Year 5 fishing trip photo from a 1974 West Australian newspaper), Russell Collett and Paul Houmann who, incredibly, were attending a reunion for the very first time since leaving Trinity.

Sadly, there were those who were prevented from travelling to Perth from New Zealand, Victoria, Canberra, New South Wales and Queensland due to COVID-19 restrictions.

They included Paul Morrissey, Danny Crofts, Mal McKimmie, Brett Keynes, Louis Dudley, Robert Francis and Tony Rowe, to name but a few. Their absence put a dent in our numbers but certainly not in our spirits.

It didn’t take long for the ‘boys’ to get into the spirit of the event and in no time at all the function room at The Shoe was buzzing with conversations built around “bloody hell – great to see you”, “what are you doing with yourself now” and “how good we were back in 1981 – bigger, stronger, faster and smarter than anyone at Trinity before us or since”.

There was our now traditional PowerPoint presentation, where we reeled in the years to reminisce about our school days, going right back to Year 4 in 1973 through to our last big gathering at the 30th Reunion. Regular interruptions were par for the course as more memories were added to those on screen, with some particularly colourful embellishments from Robert Armitage, who had everybody crying with laughter. We toasted absent friends, both those who couldn’t make it on the day and those who have sadly slipped off this mortal coil for a better place.

Therein followed an insightful and probing interview of Glen Bartlett by Brad Grant, who was surprisingly skilled at the interview caper, luring Glen into a false sense of comfort and security with questions about his football career, setting him up perfectly for a series of questions about his lack of deepwater fishing skills, which Brad had experienced

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first-hand some years ago. It was a pure work of magic by Mr Grant.

Following more animated conversation, accompanied by fine food and cold beverages, we headed to an outside balcony to carry on the festivities (complete with our new Old Boy stubby holders courtesy of TOBA), but not before a rousing rendition of Rickety Rick admirably led this year

by Mark Houwen in the absence of our good mate Patrick Coward.

As is tradition, the reunion carried on well into the evening, with all manner of amazing events threatened to be organised, wild promises being made of keeping in touch more often and the general nonsense and hilarity continuing as it had done from the start of the afternoon.

As is the way with these events, some boys drifted off into the night with just a quiet nod, others stayed to the

glorious end, milking every last quality minute with old mates before hitting the streets, looking for somewhere to continue proceedings, until ultimately, they too drifted off quietly into the night. Perhaps time really is starting to catch up with us after all – not that anyone would ever openly admit it.

In the end it really was another great reunion, where the years melted away, but without the old school yard prejudices from those glory days. There is no doubt that we have all improved with age, which I think is best reflected in a quote from our presentation: “We have fathered children and welcomed grandchildren, we are married, divorced, gay, single. We have been volunteers, travelled the world, served humanity, created in business, science, education, sport and the arts. We have become part of life’s rich tapestry. What hasn’t changed is that a group of boys from across the state spent their crucial formative years at Trinity, forging lifelong friendships and creating a bond that continues to bring us back together.”

We sincerely hope it is not another ten years before we meet again, but if it is, it will be at the 50th Reunion – and we thought 40 was a scary number. We are now heading to golden oldie territory. Unbelievable!

Many thanks to Di Millar and TOBA for their support in helping to organise the afternoon and to Paul Higgins (‘82) and wife Jo for their amazing hospitality at The Shoe, where nothing was ever a problem. Most importantly a big thanks to the members of what we laughingly referred to as the ‘Class of 81 Reunion Committee’ – Robert Armitage, Brad Grant, Mark Houwen, Tim McDonald, Mark Miolin, Mark Sheridan and Hamish Valentine – a finer and funnier group of gentlemen you will never meet. Well done, boys.

Geoff Hogg (‘81)

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CLASS OF 2001 – 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY REUNION

The Class of 2001 celebrated their 20-year reunion at The Shoe Bar in Yagan Square on 3 September. It was a fantastic turnout and a great night, with around 40 people attending the event. As is the norm, there was lots of reminiscing about old school days and catching up on the last 20 years. There were many laughs – and it’s very likely everyone felt their age in the morning.

Even though hairlines and belt notches have shifted since school, what hasn’t changed are our fond memories of the College and of course our TC Spirit!

Many thanks to co-organisers: George Rebeiro, Josh Catalano and Chris Lowry.

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Keep in Touch TOBA WEBSITE www.toba.net.au ALL CBC Perth and TC Old Boys are eligible to register on the TOBA 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-Terrace 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: +61 8 9219 1132

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

We offer our sincere condolences to their families and friends.

Ernest Richardson (‘41) Peter Lynch (‘44) Michael Lekias (‘48) Chris Flamer (‘58) Neil Hawtin (‘65) Peter Shepherd (‘66) Walter Gianotti (‘82) Angelo Versaci (‘98) TOBA would appreciate being informed of the passing of former staff, Old Boys and their loved ones. Please contact the TOBA Office on 08 9219 1132 or toba@trinity.wa.edu.au.

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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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TRINITY COLLEGE IS A CATHOLIC DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS FROM YEARS 4-12 IN THE EDMUND RICE TRADITION