Year 7

The transition into Senior School can be a stressful and challenging time for families and students so to assist in this process, the Year 7s were given a handbook titled Codes to the Next Level. This was created to enhance their organisational skills and to encourage the boys to share their concerns with family, staff and peers.

Mr Andrew Jenkin Head of Year 7

In another effort to keep things straightforward, the cohort was given an objective from the outset to live out a Trademark of being ‘Independent, Organised and Supportive’. Within this, the students were encouraged to strive to be responsible, motivated, prepared, resilient and considerate in their actions.

The Becoming Brothers retreat was held in Week 5 of Term 1. Students experienced the legendary retreat at Camp Kelly in Dwellingup, where they participated in activities aimed at building relationships and fostering a greater sense of belonging. Through activities such as raft-building and hiking, the students were challenged to develop their sense of responsibility and independence in a cooperative and team-building environment. Through the assistance of their Big Brothers (Year 12 Senior Ministers) in attendance, they also learnt and gained an appreciation for the foundations in which the retreat was built. Such a successful and memorable experience does not come without significant work and sacrifice. Thanks to all College staff for supporting the retreat. Special mention is made of Mr Michael Murphy who did a fantastic job coordinating the Senior Ministers and with the help of Adventure Out, Mr Brett Silver and Mr Peter Oliver created an excellent outdoor education and camp experience for all.

It is fantastic to see so many students determined to support those in need and the boys should be very proud for raising more money than any other year group at the College’s Annual Unfair Day. The Christian Service aspect is paramount at the College and in addition to the India Fun Run, the year group’s focus for Semester 2 was making a positive difference to those experiencing hardship. In Term 2, the Year 7s coordinated Indoor Soccer for CanTeen which involved Years 7 and 8 boys involved in a physical activity. Over $1300 was raised and it was fantastic to have representatives from CanTeen attend an assembly to receive the cheque.

YEAR 7 STUDENT COUNCIL BACK ROW: Cooper Paul West, Domenico Germano, Ben Tucker, Jonathan Slater, Mr Andrew Jenkin, Jedd Busslinger, Dante Holdsworth, Jensen Yeo, Mitchell McGrath FRONT ROW: Benjamin Fels, Xavier Adamos, Lucas Siciliano, Nathan Le, Aryan Pulappadi, Harley Jennings, Liam Santoro, Preston Campbell

Students developed skills in IT, problem-solving and overall study habits as well as critical components related to building positive working relationships and, most importantly, resilience and self-confidence in difficult times. Dedicated students were rewarded for their craft by accepting invitations to be a part of the da Vinci Decathlon and World Scholar’s Cup. Each term, academic outlines were distributed to parents and students and I received great feedback on the many benefits of planning workloads in advance and keeping on top of assignments and tasks.

Trinity has a proud history of exceptional performances within the Cultural Pillar and the Year 7s certainly made an impact in this area. Each term our Year 7 Mass benefitted from the amazing voices of the Middle School Vocal Ensemble members, who also shone during the Middle School Music Night earlier in the year. Dozens of Year 7s contributed to the College winning the Zenith Shield for yet another year.

The boys learnt some valuable lessons in sportsmanship and resilience this year. It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge Benjamin Fels (7.6) and Mitchell McGrath (7.4) who broke College records in being the first Year 7 students to be picked for winter senior sport 1st teams when they were both named in our 1st XI Hockey during the winter sport PSA season. Numerous other boys also represented their State in national competitions and it was fantastic to see the support and accolades these students received from staff and their peers. With the absence of a House system at the College, sporting rivalries are set between PCGs and these were built during the Inter PCG swimming and athletics events during Terms 1 and 3. In extremely hard fought competitions I again congratulate 7.7 and 7.8 on sharing the Swimming Shield and 7.2 on being the overall Athletics Champion.

Special mention is made of the Trinity Fluoro Disco held late in Term 3. It was a fantastic night, full of dancing and happy chatter. Thank you to all parents and College staff who assisted in the smooth organisation of the night.

The dedication and selflessness of the student PCG Council this year, was outstanding. From giving up their lunchtimes for fundraising, to assisting their teachers with daily tasks during PCG, nothing proved too much for this group and I express my gratitude to this fantastic bunch of young men for their consistent support over the year.

Finally, and in speaking of gratitude, all Year 7 students and I, thank the PCG and classroom teachers. They give so much in so many ways and I have certainly appreciated their care, hard work and assistance. I am looking forward to another successful year of overcoming challenges with great personal growth as the group moves through Year 8 in 2017.

Mr Andrew Jenkin

Head of Year 7 Xavier Adamos (7.1) with representatives from CanTeen and Mr Andrew Jenkin

Year 7 students in Middle School Vocal Ensemble perform in Braham Auditorium

7.1 BACK ROW: Edward Drew, Xavier Dawson, Adam Rowe, Dante Holdsworth, Rory Sinclair, Christopher Marchesani, Gavin Ryan MIDDLE ROW: Luke Hailand, Elshaday Shanahan, Matthew Loo, Coen Agate, Max Zaccagnini, Alexander Cartwright, Francis Moschilla, Idon Tringas FRONT ROW: Ashton Jones, Carlos Torre, Lachlan Eames, Mr John Abordi, Jed Armstrong, Anthony Collova, Xavier Adamos ABSENT: Harry Smith

7.2 BACK ROW: Ben Tucker, Kurt Arthur, Keefer Smith, Jonathan Slater, Fraser O'Sullivan, Alexander Homsany MIDDLE ROW: Thomas Edwards, Giuseppe Macri, Mack Woodacre, Sheldon Rozario, Mitchell Tsapazi, Ashton Cooper, Rory Charles FRONT ROW: Andrea Di Ciano, Jaxon Fong, Gabriel Hamilton, Taiga Matoba, Josh Kirkaldy, Cuba Aveling, Jayden Nguyen ABSENT: Alexander Baroni, Luke Brindal, Mr Daniel Bateman

7.3 BACK ROW: Jonas Soares Mendes, Benjamin Fritz, Bradley Hounslow, Angus McDonald, Brandon Condo, Jayden Graham, Liam Cooper MIDDLE ROW: Marcus Petrillo, Jack Hudston, Cooper Paul West, Brad Lawrence, Samuel Farnfield, Samuel Attwater, Danai Weelaart-Osborne FRONT ROW: Liam Santoro, Thomas Smith, Harry Bell, Ms Donette Firkins, Jude Clarke, Owen Sands, Robert Hansen ABSENT: Paul Marchesi

7.4 BACK ROW: Zach Brennan, Charlie Stops, Zachary Dancewicz, Seshan Dharmasundera, Noah Perkins, Ben Starcevich, Flynn Tyson MIDDLE ROW: Ryan DeCelis, Nathan Sbrocco, Noah McDonald, Jeffrey Farrell, Joshua Wilson, Lachlan Rainer, Eli Hayes, Mitchell McGrath FRONT ROW: Flynn Gahler, Nathan Le, Nicholas Biundo, Nicolas Santalucia, Oliver Cranny, Miguel Lopes, Kuba Jayamaha ABSENT: Mr David Hankin

7.5 BACK ROW: Aaron Seth, Ryan Stillman, Jedd Busslinger, Joshua Wiriadisastra, Patrick Scally, Nathan Holland MIDDLE ROW: Ethan McMillan, Troy Miller, Jack Le Goueff, Noah Fatharly, Mr Corey Miskiewicz, Alex Devilee, Eli Loveland, Carlos Tan, Harley Jennings FRONT ROW: William Rehn, Massimo D'Amelio, Oliver White, Jordan Martelli, Louis Wiinschl, Antonio Galipo, Anders Phan, Angus Bell

7.6 BACK ROW: George Schelfhout, Daniel MacRae, Tate Meinertz, Finn Gismondi, Joshua Horgan, Jesse McQuillan, Patrick Keenan MIDDLE ROW: Christopher Thomas, Jordan Di Nella, Benjamin Shah, Spencer Bluntish, Gabriel Naylor, Aidan Dean, Noah Egitto, Luca Zappacosta FRONT ROW: Max Pola, Benjamin Fels, Hayden Windus, Mr Gordon Dean, Jarrad Wood, Preston Campbell, Ethan Sykes ABSENT: Jack Blair

7.7 BACK ROW: Samuel Thorpe, Oliver Bradley, Chase Ridley, Luke Candeloro, Sholto Foss, Leon Scurria MIDDLE ROW: Lucas Siciliano, Aryan Pulappadi, Antonio DiLanzo, Lachlan Bonwick, Luke Alderslade, Damon Winterburn, Samuel Hu FRONT ROW: Benjamin Oatham, Cristiano Tizzano, Nathan DeFonseka, Anthony Taliangis, Callum Lee, Peter Misiun, James Mahoney ABSENT: Thomas Gavin, Tex Gorski, Nicholas Yap, Mr Ben Mitchell

7.8 BACK ROW: Lachlan Moroney, Patric Manaf-Hassan, Lual Lual, Amato Amato, Samuel Zimmermann, Julian Leone, Rafael Sitorus MIDDLE ROW: Logan James, Thomas Devine, Cayliss Seden, Brandon Boylen, Domenico Germano, Jensen Yeo, Thomas Tranter FRONT ROW: Davin Do, Grant Rapkoch, Taylor Hannah, Mr Anthony Murphy, Timothy Robinson, Nehemiah Reuben, Christian Silva ABSENT: Liam Cartwright, Jeremy Clarke