Year 6

Mr Matt Hamer

Year 6 Blue

6 Blue, Throughout the Year

This year was the first time that I have been in Mr Hamer’s class and it has been an enjoyable experience from the start of the year to the finish. We went to Kalgoorlie, the Superpit, and the Perth Mint, have been underground, constructed a marble timer and made our Confirmation which was a big part of the year.

Since we were the first Year 6 class to be part of the celebration of Confirmation I felt anxious and honoured. In Kalgoorlie it was a very intriguing experience because it was the first time many of us went to Kalgoorlie, not to mention underground! We also went to the Superpit which is a huge and amazing mine. The marble timer construction was a very unique and frustrating experiment. It was difficult at the start for my partner Nicholas Marciano and I when we were trying to get the marble to run between a certain space of time. It has been a fantastic and fun year which all of us enjoyed!

Max Formato

Marble Timers

In Term 2 and Term 3 Ryan Somers and I made our marble timers. We had to make a marble timer out of recycled materials so that a marble of any size could run through the pathway without falling off. Some of our problems were lack of materials such as wood, not enough toilet rolls and heaps of people were stealing marbles. We used wood for the base and so the marble timer wouldn’t fall over. We also used toilet rolls for the pathway which led the marble to the end and to a bell because the marble had to indicate when it was finished. When we showed the whole class our marble timer at the end the marble wouldn’t hit the bell so we were very disappointed. The good thing about it was that we got amazing results

Matthew Murphy

A Little Election

In Term 3 Mr Hamer sat us down on the mat to decide what to do for our assembly in week 3. We came to a conclusion; we would read a humorous book called ‘A Little Election’. The next day we sat down and volunteered for parts. The play was about Miss Wyatt reading a book to our class and getting interrupted by students and teachers while reading. I was chosen to play Mrs Wyatt. We spent the next two weeks rehearsing and on the morning of the assembly we had a dress rehearsal. The costumes were astonishing.

YEAR 6 BLUE

Back Row: Jordan Pizzata, Thomas Rigoll, Nicholas Butler, Francis James, Julian Gangemi, Nicholas Marciano, Jack Kay, Jack Harris Third Row: Damon Keizer, Daniel Maher, Tyler Kavanagh, Michael Shortall, Max Formato, Michael Davidson, Matthew Hailand, Jayden Balestra Second Row: Mr Matthew Hamer, Montell Aquino, Matthew Murphy, Rory Devlin, Luke Farrell, James Pope, Lachlan Overton, Jason Nguyen, Clem Hansen Front Row: Edward Urquhart, Ryan Somers, Winston Chung San, Marek Greenshields, Dylan Warlik, Michael Guerrini, Andrew Bottega, Bayley Smith, Christopher Parnham

Then it was time to perform on the big stage. The play ran smoothly and it was great! Mrs Wyatt was crying with laughter. No one in 6 Blue will ever forget this assembly. Neither will Mrs Wyatt!

Jordan Pizzata

Balloon Cars

In Term 2 in Design and Technology, Mr Hamer told us that we were going to make our own balloon cars. Everyone was excited. Mr Hamer told us that we had to make them out of everyday materials. Most of us used cereal boxes for the base and counters for wheels. We worked on them for three to four weeks, on the last day we had the race. I tested my balloon car the day before we raced and it went about three meters, but on the day it just wouldn’t go. I was a bit annoyed, but I was looking forward to watching the other cars race. It wasn’t a real race though and Miss Dove measured how long it went. The top three in order were Jason Nguyen, Tyler Kavanagh, [Nicholas Butler raced for him because Tyler was away] and then Chris Parnham. It was a great day!

Damon Keizer

Camp Kelly

In Term 2 Mr Hamer took 6 Blue to Camp Kelly in Dwellingup for a Confirmation Retreat. Camp Kelly was lots of fun especially when we went flat water rafting. The water was freezing but fortunately we had the one, the only, Mr Hamer on our team. After a few games and tips we got into the sponge fight. I got one right in the nose by Frank James who was on the other raft. Then I saw a sponge in the water, I soaked it up and threw it as hard as I could and got Frank back. Camp Kelly was an excellent retreat and I had lots of fun, not just me, everyone enjoyed it!

Thomas Rigoll My Year 6 Experience

This has been one of my favourite years at Trinity College. Year 6 have accomplished so much in many ways. Science has been educational and the most enjoyable.

In Term 1 we made our own worm farms in a bottle. We were taught that they are very good for your garden and the environment. In Term 2 we started our balloon cars. It was a challenging experience but it was fun. From the middle of Term 2 until the middle of Term 3 we made our marble timers. It was a very long but enjoyable procedure. In Term 3 we made a two and a half meter tall Aztec Pyramid. That was great fun as we used paper machè to cover it. Earlier that term we made a real size Emperor Penguin. It was just about as tall as some of my class mates!

If I had a chance to have Mr Hamer as my teacher again I would because it has been such a tremendous year. Hopefully next year I will have a year just a great as this.

Jayden Balestra

Building the Aztec Pyramid

Building the Aztec pyramid was heaps of fun, sure it was a bit of hard work but it all paid off in the end. The Aztec pyramid was made out of cardboard boxes so it wasn’t very strong. The first thing we had to do was sticky tape every one of the boxes together to hold it in place. We then smothered it in paper machè which took a while. We built the top of the pyramid then stuck the top half on the bottom half and waited for it to dry. A few days later the fun part came, painting it. It looked brilliant after it was finished and I can say it was a big success.

Tyler Kavanagh

Mr Gordon Dean

Year 6 Green Another year has flown by. The year was also very special for the boys in Year 6 because they were confirmed.

The boys have been busy with many varied learning experiences such as the Confirmation Retreat, various excursions and of course, our very memorable trip to Kalgoorlie. These events can be best summed up by the boys themselves.

Jack Pope

I have achieved quite a lot this year. I was chosen for the Young Writers’ Club as well as the IT committee. Another highlight was when I was presented with a Junior School award.

Jake Santa Maria

I enjoyed our camp at Kalgoorlie and getting to know people more socially. I also enjoyed learning many new things.

Mihali Kakulas

I have had many highlights this year including our trip to Kalgoorlie. I found two specks of gold and had lots of fun going bowling and to the Recreation Centre.

Morgan Hindle

I have enjoyed being in a great class and competing in the Sports Carnival.

Reece Gherardi

I have enjoyed spelling this year, especially getting into the Spelling Bee Competition. I enjoyed my sport and I loved doing Science with Mr Thompson.

Angus Thomas

I enjoyed going on camp to Kalgoorlie as well as the Confirmation Retreat which was held in Dwellingup. Our visit to the Perth Mint was also tops.

Michael Butler

I have enjoyed being in 6 Green. I loved all the sport and our trip to Kalgoorlie was a wonderful experience.

Paul Nguyen

I have enjoyed the presence of Mr Dean because he is a very good teacher and he is always very calm.

Richard Giorgi

Throughout the year at Trinity I have enjoyed many things. My favorite experiences were making the balloon cars and being in charge of the fish tank.

Trent Whitworth

I was thrilled getting into BIG 2 this year. We also had lots of fun with Mrs Bannister, our pre-service teacher and it was really great having Mr Dean as our teacher.

Michael Braut

It was fabulous when I got into the A Football Team, as I had never played football before. It was also fun playing in the Ian McRae Cup. Of course Trinity won!

Joseph Halpin

I was pleased to get into the A Rugby Team and even better, we were undefeated all season.

YEAR 6 GREEN

Back Row: Morgan Hindle, Michael Braut, Michael Butler, Richard Giorgi, Brayden Keizer, Peter Terpou, Luke Salerno, Matthew Naylor Third Row: Jack Pope, Daniel Speers, Brock Hickey, Matthew Youens, Jack Fidock, Mihali Kakulas, Benjamin Wyre, Paul Simidrescu Second Row: Mr Gordon Dean, Connor Duffin, Jarrod Hall, Jake Santa Maria, Dane Moutia, Angus Thomas, Joseph Halpin, Paul Nguyen Front Row: Oliver Pemberton Oborne, Lachlan Burling, Trent Whitworth, Alexander Economo, Jordan Fynn, Isaac Ward, Lucas Cowan, Michael De Felice Absent: Reece Gherardi, Jake Tana

Daniel Speers

This year has been different to all others because we made our Confirmation a year early. We also went to Kalgoorlie which was really fun.

Matthew Naylor

Early this year I gained enough confidence to join the 6/7 Choir and it was pretty cool. The Sports Carnival was pretty good and I got a ribbon in every event. The camp to Kalgoorlie was great and I made lots of new friends.

Connor Duffin

This would have to be the best year of school ever! The trip to Kalgoorlie was my favourite. I really liked the Super Pit and finding out about gold. It was awesome! I really liked Confirmation as well.

Michael De Felice

The highlight of this year was probably going to Kalgoorlie because we had lots of fun. I also enjoyed the Swimming Carnival because I am good at swimming. Mr Dean has been very nice to us and I will always remember Year 6 Green!

Jack Fidock

The highlights of Year 6 were our trip to Kalgoorlie because I found gold and got a break from six hours of school a day, having Mr Dean as a teacher and the Sports Carnival. I also liked the Perth Mint because I learnt how they make coins.

Jordan Fynn

Highlights of Year 6 are the Year 6 trip to Kalgoorlie and actually prospecting for gold. Also our visit to the Perth Mint and seeing all the shiny gold, having Mr Dean as our teacher and the Lightning Carnival. I enjoyed the Sports and Swimming Carnivals because I am really good at both of them.