Head of Junior

Administration

The Junior School has enjoyed a very successful and challenging year. With education changing and evolving at a dramatic rate the challenge that confronts teachers is to absorb and interpret these changes and accommodate the needs of students, by ensuring curriculum is relevant and engaging. Many of the new initiatives and programs implemented during the course of 2005 have realised a great deal of success. Making curriculum relevant is the key to success in education and we have seen student literacy continue to improve with the ‘Four Roles of the Reader’ program. This program assists students to discuss and interpret books at a level appropriate to their understanding. Texts at each year level are chosen in consultation with the students to ensure maximum interest is maintained. Information Technology has been a focus this year and our Internet Technology Coordinator, Adrian Torrese, has introduced a number of new initiatives that have been very successful. Some of the areas covered include designing class pages on the Myinternet, web-based research modules and using multimedia software such as Photo Story. In 2006 an interactive whiteboard will be introduced. These whiteboards have many advantages as they are simple to use and there is a growing amount of computer software becoming available across all the learning areas. They are very powerful tools in motivating students to become more engaged in the learning process. Pastoral care is central to all programs in the Junior School. Gospel values underpin all teaching and students are taught to act responsibly, to cooperate with their peers and teachers, to pray regularly, to be truthful and loyal to each other, to be independent and respect differences in others. This helps to create a more cooperative environment within the school community. Once again our liturgical calendar was highlighted by our two Sacramental celebrations. The First Holy Communion and Confirmation masses are testimony to the tremendous community and parental involvement we enjoy at Trinity. Both were made very special for the students and their families thanks to the work done by the staff and many parents who assisted at each celebration. The Junior School endeavours to provide a variety of sports to cater for the interest of all students. The ongoing aquatics program has built on previous success with all students improving in their swimming technique and stamina. Our participation in the JSHAA summer and winter sports provides for those students with the more traditional interest. The change of pace to sports options in Term Four is very popular, particularly when sailing, golf, ten pin bowling and fishing are amongst the sports offered. Our music and dance programs continue to flourish. This year the dance group, ‘Boys In Groove’, maintained its high level of achievement winning the

Mr Mark Hackett Catholic Performing Arts Creative Dance PrimaryHead of Junior School section for the fourth year running. This is an outstanding accomplishment with full credit to the students and Ms Ruth Bott. The music and choral groups have also experienced a great deal of success throughout the year and the introduction of a cello and violin programs in Year 4 has been very effective in developing an interest in these particular instruments. In conclusion, I would like to congratulate all the students for their efforts throughout the year. We wish the fine young men in Year 7 all the very best as they move on to Senior School where they will no doubt continue to impress and be wonderful ambassadors for the College. I am most appreciative of the support given to the Junior School by our parent body. Eucharistic celebrations, excursions, educational programs and sporting events are made all the more special and meaningful due to the overwhelming support of the parents and friends of the Trinity Community. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the tremendous work done by the Staff, as it is their dedication and commitment to the students that helps each young man realise his full potential.

Mark Hackett

Head of Junior School

JUNIOR SCHOOL HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back row: Adian Duggan, James Cumming, Oliver Mouchemore Middle row: Benjamin Moffitt, Massimo Salomone, Alesandro D’Angelo, Julian Locantro Front row: Alexander Ambrogio, Jordan Begley, Clinton Hodges, Julian Bordoni

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