Year 11

Finding the very best in ourselves and others has been the focus of the Year 11 cohort throughout 2016.

Mr David Allen Head of Year 11

The very first official duty for the Year 11 cohort set the scene for the remainder of the year. Being involved in the community through cooking for fundraising barbecues, Christian Learning Service week and participating in the Red Cross Soup Patrol program has helped to fully engage the boys in understanding what it takes to serve others. At the beginning of the year, I set the boys a challenge that encouraged them to participate, learn and grow from the many opportunities that surround them here at Trinity College. This challenge was to make 2016 the very best year to date and to challenge them to look up to themselves as leaders in our community. This year has been about getting the most out of ourselves for the benefit for ourselves and those around us.

I have been extremely impressed with the work many of the boys have contributed to the Red Cross Soup Patrol program. We have been part of this weekly initiative for the whole year which services the needs and requirements of the city’s disadvantaged and, often homeless, community. The boys have shown compassion, leadership and energy while supporting Campus Ministry on this important activity. This impressive work was backed up with a large number of boys being involved in the three important street appeals held in the city, as ‘big brothers’ for the Year 8 Quest retreat and in setting up the Red Cross Blood Drive initiative for 2017. The support they provided and the willingness to give their time to benefit the community has contributed to a large number of worthy people. The commitment to others has been a massive element of our year group and has been further demonstrated with the students’ involvement in the Year 12 Ball as waiters, fundraising for the EREA Camp for Kids and their organisation during Unfair Day. These important events have been pivotal in demonstrating to the boys how important it is to be organised, how to work as a team and how to develop key leadership skills especially when communicating with others.

It has not all been about service to the community and this year the boys were able to participate in and be part of a number of social events to provide a sense of balance to their year. The Year 11 River Cruise with Mercedes College was the social event of the year. This important event encourages the boys to take care of their appearance, improve communication skills and to develop friendships. The dance floor is always a place of high intensity with both groups allowing themselves to relax, unwind and enjoy a fun night on the river. The back drop of the city lights and the sights of the Swan River provided the perfect atmosphere for a very entertaining evening. I was particularly impressed with the many boys who were gentlemen on the night.

One of the important elements of this group of young men that I have come to learn this year, is their ability to perform in the sporting, music, academic and performing arts arenas. To say this cohort is talented is truly an understatement. I have had the pleasure of taking the time this year to sit through impressive performances, support the various Trinity teams on a Saturday morning and to be entertained by the numerous musical acts throughout the year. It is an impressive sight to see such large numbers of the Year 11 cohort being involved in these very important areas of the Trinity College community. It did not matter if I was sitting in the Law Courts, standing to watch the 1st teams battle it out or to be mesmerised by the impressive guitar quartet, the talent and efforts exhibited by our Year 11 group have been exceptional.

Thomas Morcroft performs at the Years 11 and 12 Music Night

The boys and I are very lucky to be provided with a wealth of knowledge and support around us. The running of the events and presentation of the many opportunities would not be possible without the expertise and efforts from many people here at Trinity College. I thank our very hard working PCG staff for their pastoral care, guidance and support provided throughout the year. To Campus Ministry, all staff and our very supportive parent group, we thank you very much for all your time and efforts. I also thank the PCG Councillors who worked hard all year to ensure the interests of the year group were expressed and for all of their support this year.

I take this opportunity to thank the Trinity community very much for my first year at Trinity. It has been a fantastic year for me. I look forward to seeing you all return in 2017, to work with the prefects elect and to ultimately see you complete your final year at Trinity with flying colours.

Mr David Allen Head of Year 11

Year 11 Geography Excursion

YEAR 11 STUDENT COUNCIL BACK ROW: Mason Vuleta, Benjamin McGuire, Jaxon Cahill, Nicholas Ellison, Nicholas Petagna, James Marthins, Connor Rees, Samuel D'Souza FRONT ROW: Quinn Jago, Samuel Henley, Samuel Moffatt, Mr David Allen, Matthew Argile, Luke Scarfone, Andrew Le ABSENT: Liam Buckley, Matthew Fynn

11.1 BACK ROW: Ryan Dorman, Jacob Cowan, Brandon Starcevich, Liam Buckley, Jason Gonsalves, Alex Hammond, Rhys Greaney MIDDLE ROW: Benjamin Tighe, Harrison Griffiths, Kade Steegstra, Matthew Gibb, Nicholas Basan, Daniel Barnes, George Kavalam FRONT ROW: Hector Divinagracia, Andre Marchesani, Harry Boyle, Ms Rita Basilio, Daniel James, Luke Espinoza, Daniel Barrie ABSENT: Finn Allen, Matthew Argile, Jonathan CidLuques, Leon Formato, Joshua Godwin

11.2 BACK ROW: Lachlan Meldrum, Jayden Hembra, Thomas Breust, Matthew Green, Shaun Correa, Jonathon Pescud, Christian Dobbie MIDDLE ROW: Justin Lim, Jack Barclay, Joseph Costa, Matthew D'Souza, Jaxon Cahill, David Adams, Conor Merton, Jack Meakins FRONT ROW: Owen Fewster, Tom Starcevich, Luca Incani, Andrews Mark-Amin, Yianni Kakulas, Liam Engelbrecht, Andrew Le ABSENT: Nicholas Abrahams, James Robinson, Mathew Taylor, Mr Jean-Marc Rousset

11.3 BACK ROW: Jack Higgins, Ben Pagano, Matthew Dwyer, Stefan Hovane, Tennessee Buti, Jack Canning MIDDLE ROW: Aaron Gangemi, Joshua Morcombe, Harrison Lockley, Jaxon Higham, James Michelon, Samuel Moffatt FRONT ROW: Quinn Jago, Lucas Mills, Brandon Ronzan, Ms Su-Fen Chung, Kurtis Kavanagh, Levi Councillor, David Slater ABSENT: Carl Braut, Harrison Davey, Samuel Mangione, Tavish Meade, William Starkie, Nicolas VandeKlashorst

11.4 BACK ROW: Ethan Hansen, Anthony Hoang, Dylan Viskovich, Nichollas Montero, Harrison Ram, Luke Garas MIDDLE ROW: Hieu Dong, Alexander Rullo, Maxwell Fry, Mr Adam Kealley, Samuel D'Souza, Nichols Mark-Amin, Thomas Cotter FRONT ROW: John-Paul Chabros, Jack Cox, Michael Lenzo, Kevin Khuu, George Burke, Luke Dyson, Kelston Councillor ABSENT: Marcus Bottega, Joshua Day-Perkins, Maximillian Maietta, Thomas Moorcroft, Connor Rees

11.5 BACK ROW: Sebastien Min Oo, Aidan Correa, Hasen Degebrodt, Nicholas Ellison, Harry Russell, Simon Lee, Benjamin Gianatti MIDDLE ROW: Samuel Henley, Jedd Egan, Jordan Hooper, Aron Morris-Black, Declan Kiddle, Amos Lako, David Strever FRONT ROW: Houston Jennings, Luke Pearce, Zachary Binning, Ms Lissa Coleman, Zachary Mwangangi, Curtis Multari, Ali Jehangir ABSENT: Lewis Clark, Thomas Coleman, Samuel Cotterill

11.6 BACK ROW: Matthew Fynn, Liam Spadoni, Oliver Spitteler, James Miocevich, Wynton Galloway, Matthew Bonini MIDDLE ROW: Zachary Hooper, Benjamin McGuire, Mr Rodney Rainer, Harrison Delaporte, Ethan Taylor FRONT ROW: Euan MacMillan, Hamish Gillespie, Aaron Antonas, Saad Jehangir, Dominic Driscoll, Taj Evans ABSENT: Aidan Mansfield, James Myers, Samuel O'Connell, Lachlan Rogers, Matthew Russo

11.7 BACK ROW: Nicholas Thorne, Samuel Thornley, Jake O'Brien, Lachlan Hansen, Fraser Marshall, Frasier Sundra MIDDLE ROW: Brodie Scott, Ben Vos, Clancy Lagan-Brown, Mr Graeme Porter, James Marthins, Joshua Croll, Ashton Godfrey FRONT ROW: Daniel MacMillan, Tyron Torre, Alexander Coleman, Joshua Lai, Dylan Turner, Joshua Nici ABSENT: Liam Devlin, Nicholas Petagna, Connor Wortley

11.8 BACK ROW: Carlo Tizzano, Sebastian Faugno, David Godfrey, Adam Seward, Benjamin Santella, Daniel Richards, Daniel La Piana MIDDLE ROW: James Torre, Mason Vuleta, Richard Watson, Mr Peter Oliver, Jamie Bonner, Aiden Ong, Matthew Vereker FRONT ROW: Matthew Rapkoch, Kristian Despotovski, Matthew Pavisich, Luke Scarfone, Marcus Ricci, Anthony Dang, Georgios Palassis ABSENT: d'Artagnan Boylan, Lauchlan Hull, Callum Lauriston, Bradley Skajko