Headmaster’s Report It is with immense pride that I present the 2013 Trinity College Annual Report.
Mr Ivan Banks Headmaster
We began the year by acknowledging the efforts of the Class of 2012. Many of our students performed exceptionally well, being granted entrance into their preferred course either at University or Training Institutes (TAFE). We had four students: Jeremy Ciccarelli, Roberto Di Giovanni, Adam Taylor and Matthew Ulrich, achieve a Certificate of Commendation (formerly known as a Certificate of Excellence). These certificates are presented to students who achieve a minimum of 20 A grades across their Years 11 and 12 course units. Two students; Harry McInnes and William Smith, achieved a Certificate of Distinction for Physical Education Studies. These certificates are presented to students who achieve in the top 0.5% of all students studying a particular course.
A total of 11 students were inducted into our elite club for boys achieving an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 97 or better: Jeremy Ciccarelli, Anthony Dang, Andrew Dewar, Roberto Di Giovanni, Michael Duan, Matthew Hortin, Gavin Lane, Lawrence Page, Christian Phang, Adam Taylor and Matthew Ulrich. Roberto Di Giovanni was also a worthy recipient of the John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship. This scholarship is the most sought-after and prestigious scholarship that Curtin University offers to undergraduate students.
New Staff Due to staff movement, we welcomed a number of new staff for 2013: Helen Andrich (English), Camilla Coverley (S&E), Martin Guest (English), Bindy Hammond (Teacher/ Librarian), Andrew Hayes (Junior School), Andrew Jenkin (PE), Natalie Kenny (Junior School), Robyn Jennison (Archivist), Jacob Marai (Science), Beverley Martinez (Community Liaison Officer), Beth Parkinson (English), Julia Reid (Maths) and Emily Springate (S&E). During the year, Wanda Armenti (Art), Shirley Fullam (Education Assistant), Eileen Lane (English), Donna Landon (Education Assistant), Judy Mackintosh (Clothing Shop), Ben Russell (PE), Natasha Spykerman (Media & Communications Officer), Debbie Viskovich (Education Assistant) all joined the staff.
Edmund Rice Education Australia
Roberto is presented with his scholarship by Professor Jill Downie, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education) Curtin University
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As a school in the Edmund Rice tradition, we are proudly part of EREA. Being part of this network of schools allows us to access a number of formation opportunities for staff and students and gives us a connection with similar schools throughout Australia. One of our staff, Ms Kathryn Down was fortunate to complete the EREA Pilgrimage to Ireland and Geneva with nine other EREA teachers and staff members. This pilgrimage was centred on the life and work of Edmund Rice and the current programs that are continuing his legacy.
