Year 11
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ost compulsory education begins a time in a student’s life when they make important decisions about their future vocation. As senior members of the college community many responsibilities are also placed upon them. This year over 170 boys entered Year Eleven at Trinity College to face these demanding challenges. The year began with thirty six members of the year group attending Camp Kelly with the Year Eights. These students were part of the college peer support programme. The aim of the programme was to introduce the Year Eight boys to the rich traditions of college life. This programme has proved to be very popular over the last five years and the camp was enjoyed by all. Christian Service was also a highlight of term one. In its eleventh year the community service programme aims to put the student’s faith into action. Many excellent comments were received from the service providers about the boy’s commitment to their tasks. Thanks to the organisation put in by Mrs Marya Stewart, this programme continues to grow and be successful. Year Elevens continued to be involved in a number of street appeals in 2002. All organisations comment on the great work our students do in this area and appreciate the funds raised for their particular organisation. A new innovation in term two was that each homeroom spent a day off campus in an Encounter Retreat programme. Here the students were asked to reflect on their Christian
Service and consider the importance of their spiritual life. This initiative again demonstrates that the core of our college is our faith in the traditions of Edmund Rice. Many thanks to Br Rob Callen and Mr Gerard Theseira for the time and organisation they put into making this a success. Academically, the year group was highlighted by a large number of merit and academic achievement certificates with many students performing well in National Science and Maths Competitions. Term three was also highlighted by the many outstanding individual achievements on the sporting fields and in music. Generally many year eleven students displayed great endeavour and talent in these areas. In term four, elections of the new prefect body were conducted and it was great to see these boys together with many other year elevens getting involved in the Unfair Day activities. This year over $4500 was raised, which is the highest amount the day has achieved. A fantastic effort: one which will go a long way to help the missions in India. To conclude, my thanks to the homeroom teachers for the time and effort they have given to the students. Generally Year Elevens answered the challenge of their first year in post compulsory education. I wish all the boys an enjoyable, successful and rewarding year in 2003 at Trinity. Mr Barry McKenna Head of Year 11
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