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005 had many musical, sporting, academic and spiritual highlights for the 180 Year 11 students who completed the school year. Many of the students showed great maturity in dealing with their first year of post compulsory education and the extra demands and Mr Barry McKenna pressures placed upon them. Head of Year 11 To touch on some of these highlights I would like to make special mention of several events that took place during 2005 beginning with the Quest Retreats. The continued success of the Cadre Retreat Programme involving 60 Year 11 students was a feature of the first semester. The programme delivered much enjoyment to the Year 11 and Year 8 students involved and focused on the spiritual dimension that this College has to offer as well as a valuable peer support programme. Christian service in Year 11 has for many years put the student’s faith into action with many experiencing the true meaning of “Christ amongst Us”. This year a number of our service providers made very positive comments on the high level of commitment made by the students. Several service providers were also
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impressed that students were prepared to return to their placements during subsequent holiday and weekend periods to continue to help others. As a follow-up to this programme, the Encounters Retreat programme was held during Term Two. These retreat days focused on why the Campus Ministry conducts Christian Service. Students realize that our faith into action, in the spirit of Edmund Rice is at the core of our curriculum and a part of the Trinity College Spirit. Term Three witnessed after a very successful conclusion to our winter sports and music programme involving many Year 11 students. At the end of the term it was pleasing to see that over 100 of the students nominated themselves as prefects for 2006. To the 21 boys finally selected as prefects, I wish them every success and I am confident that they will lead the student population to a very successful and enjoyable 2006. Finally, I would like to thank the Year 11 PCG teachers of Mr G Porter, Mr Rod McRae, Mr A Hay, Mr J Watson, Mr L Bisnath, Ms S Reagan, and Ms M Zwart for their dedicated work during the year. Barry McKenna Head of Year 11
YEAR 11 STUDENT COUNCIL Back row: Ian Colan, David Vulin, Trian Iliadis Second row: Patrick McGinnity, Danny Coyne, Christopher Pavy, Luke Armitage, Mr Barry McKenna (Head of Year 11) Front row: Benjamin Colquhoun, Ryan Taylor, Bernard Sneeuwjagt, Desmond Yeo, Michael Wright, Justin Soon
