Aboriginal Program The Trinity Aboriginal Program is proud to acknowledge its successful provision and contribution to the education of our 36 students.
Mr Gary Malarkey Aboriginal Education Coordinator/Teacher
Ms Karrene McLernon Aboriginal Assistant Coordinator/English Teacher
We continue to provide amazing opportunities for our boys to excel academically, culturally, spiritually and on the sports fields. The program, run by Mr Gary Malarkey (‘70) and Ms Karrene McLernon, has 36 students on scholarships and they look forward to welcoming six Year 7 students for 2016.
Trinity College Aboriginal Program Back Row: Rashawn Reuben, Chilton (Jnr) Yarran, Benjamin Mcguire, Reece Gerrand, Jai Davis, Connor Brahim Third Row: Sheldon Edwards, Brendan Bin Omar, Brody Green, Nelson Waite, Isaiah Walley-Stack, Lachlan Sibosado, Troy Jones Second Row: Mr Gary Malarkey, Leroy Pigram, Jack Cox, Jesse Pigram, Nicholas Vale, Tiernan Brahim, Kobe Bagshaw, Fraser Simms, Ms Karrene Mclernon Front Row: Brandon Jansen, Roy Kickett, Izayah Rioli, Jordan Schindler-Thomas, Alphonse Pigram, Sidney Roberts, Thairon Jansen, Isaiah Reuben
Aboriginal Music Program This program is continuing to be a successful venture for Trinity College. We have our regular didge classes tutored by a very talented musician, Mr Steve Richter. We’ve created a band called Diversity with members, Jesse Pigram (11.7), Rashawn Reuben (11.5), Isaiah Reuben (9.5) and Connor Brahim (11.5). The didgeridoo players are Reece Gerrand (7.3), Brandon Jansen (7.5), Brendan Bin Omar (7.2), Roy Kickett (7.2), Izayah Rioli (7.5), Sidney Roberts (7.5), Thairon Jansen (8.4), Alphonse Pigram (8.6), Leroy Pigram (8.6), Jordan Schindler-Thomas (8.7), Lachlan Sibosado (8.7), Brody Green (9.1), Jai Davis (9.7), Kelston Councillor (10.6), Levi Councillor (10.3), Jack Cox (10.4 ), Ethan Hansen (10.4), Ben McGuire (10.6), Jake Cox (11.2) and Troy Jones (11.7).
Dancers at the NAIDOC Assembly
The boys are improving incredibly well under Steve’s guidance and the patience and rapport he has with the boys has generated a unique and warm environment for the students to learn and explore their own natural 28
The Didge Boys and Diversity at the Trinity NAIDOC Assembly
