The Trinity Grammarian - Autumn Edition 2024

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We

acknowledge

the

Traditional

Custodians of the lands and waterways on which we gather as Trinity. We recognise the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation and acknowledge their continuing connection to these lands. We pay our respects to their elders – past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that teaching and learning have been happening on these lands for thousands of years.

The night sky above Mount Donna Buang during the Year 5 camp at Warburton

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C O N TAC T U S

CONTENTS

Editorial communications@trinity.vic.edu.au

Welcome back!

6. Principal’s message

You might notice

12. Community profiles

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16. School life snapshots 18. VCE Results 20. Staff reflection 22. Parents’ Association

26. Inspiring community engagement 28. Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association 30. Gold Mitre Lunch 32. Reunions and events

E D I TO R I A L T E A M

34. Feature interview with Kirk Docker

Hannah Clifton Editor

Felicity Quilty Content Coordinator

14. ELC to Prep transition

Sharon Kendall Alumni Coordinator

10. Student artwork

24. Masterplan

W: trinity.vic.edu.au IG: @trinitygrammarkew OTGO: otgonline.net

Jamie Spassopoulos (OTG 2012) Designer

8. Captain’s Induction

UPCOMING EVENTS Trinity Green and Gold Ball Saturday 25 May

36. OTGA Clubs 38. News of Old Trinity Grammarians 40. In Memoriam 42. Archives 44. Student Insider

Community Giving Day Tuesday 12 June OTGA Community Breakfast Friday 23 August Founders’ Day Fair Saturday 16 November

Front cover: The Founders’ Day Fair 120-year anniversary commemorative light show illuminates the Kew campus.

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Principal, Adrian Farrer, with Year 12 student leaders

There is more in you than you think Adrian Farrer Principal There is great value in stepping

looked to find ways for every student

outside your comfort zone. When I

to succeed, and - just as importantly in

was in Year 10 at my school I enjoyed

his estimations - fail. The importance

an Outdoor Education experience

of failure was to teach children how

called Outward Bound. While it was

to persevere when things got tough.

some years ago, the learning of the expedition remains with me today

“It is possible to wait on a child’s

and I am grateful for it. It is one of the

inclinations and gifts and arrange

key experiences that has launched

carefully for an unbroken series of

me into many years of bushwalking,

successes,” he said. “You may make

camping and other adventure style

him or her happy that way, but you

activities. I also recognise a great

certainly cripple him for the battle of

deal of what we do at Trinity in the

life. It is our business to plunge the

principles of our Outdoor Education

children into enterprises in which they

and Personal Development programs.

are likely to fail, and we may not hush

There really are many opportunities

up that failure.”

for our students to engage with and learn from our program, not least of

I saw these carefully crafted experiential

which is learning about themselves.

scenarios when I recently visited our Year 8 Camp on the Banksia Peninsula.

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Kurt Hanh is the famous educator

To see students at the helm of a

whose achievements included being

large sailing vessel or coming off the

the founder of Outward Bound. It was

“hardest hike” they had ever done

through this vehicle and others that

was a privilege, as I was witnessing

he tackled some of the gaps as he

them step out of their comfort zone

saw them in education at the time. He

and risking failure. It was the same at

worried about the isolationist version

our Year 4 Camp near Foster as some

of success, whereby a single student

of our smaller students stared down

claimed honour, and instead

their fears and flew over the top of a

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big lake on an intimidating flying fox.

As I write we are amidst our camping and Work Experience programs at Year 10. Amazing opportunities exist for these senior students across Australia and close to home. We look forward to the Outward Bound like Year 9 program in the coming months and to the various other adventures in other year levels ahead. It is a rich offering indeed and complements the different, but similarly important experiences provided by having to get on stage and perform at HPAF and striving to win a cricket or tennis premiership, for instance (read about these achievements later in this edition!).

FROM T H E PR I N CI PA L

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We are fortunate to have a warmth to our school community that reflects the investment and aspiration that we share with each other

It seems counter-intuitive to seek

comfort zone as a school. The school’s

discover their interests and passions,

failure, but any student’s years at

new Masterplan vision does just that,

not just prepare them for tests. That

school will certainly be marked by

describing as it does an aspirational

description of a school sounds very

challenges and indeed they should.

and innovative future for the physical

familiar to our school on the hill in Kew!

There are always bumps and bruises

environment of our school for many

along the way in life, and we do our

years to come. After a thorough period

Similar in tone to our Viriliter Agite:

young people a disservice if we

of consultation, we have created an

Act Courageously, the Gordonstoun

cushion them from disappointment

approach that seeks to reflect our

school motto proclaims Plus est en

and failure across their pursuits. We

history conscious, future focused view

Vous: There is more in you (than you

are fortunate to have a warmth to

of Trinity. You can read more about our

think). This year is well underway and

our school community that reflects

plans in this edition.

the opportunities for students and

the investment and aspiration that

staff to step out of their comfort

we share with each other, but it does

In 1934, Kurt Hahn started the now

zones have already been plenty. There

not, and should not, make us immune

famous Gordonstoun School in

will be many more Trinity authored

from the world’s realities.

England. It is well understood that

opportunities for them to risk failure,

Hahn wanted to create a school where

to act with courage by doing so, and

As such, and in the stirring words of

students would do things, not listen

to discover that there is more in them

Charlie White our School Captain, we

to stern teachers lecture. It would be

than they think.

should “be bold” and step outside our

a school designed to help children

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Evolving to become the leaders we aspire to be Leadership at Trinity takes many forms; one being the formal captaincy roles available to our Year 6 and Year 12 students.

At our Year 6 Captains Induction Ser vice at the commencement of the year, our Year 6 students were privileged to hear from those who had come before them, including Year 12 student leader, Oliver Brown.

Year 6 Captains Fletcher Curry, Sam Rooke and James Moutsios

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STUDENT LIFE

E XC E R P T F RO M A S PE E C H AT T H E

Junior School Captains Induction Service

Oliver Brown Kent Hughes Vice House Captain / Co-Captain of Faith and Outreach I started my journey a while back in 2012, when I began at

Embrace the journey, learn from each opportunity, and

Trinity Grammar School in Prep.

continue to evolve into the leader you aspire to be. Your

During my time in Junior School, I know some of the

choices you make now will shape the narrative.

teachers here today can attest that I wasn’t always the best student. On top of that, I had some learning challenges due to hearing issues. I had 11 ear operations in

time at Trinity is a chapter in your leadership story, and the

For those who didn’t get the roles they wanted, it’s okay to be disappointed, but your actions now shape your

those early years, missing a bunch of class time.

time at Trinity.

Not too long ago, I was right where some of you are,

Don’t sit back; instead, aim for the next opportunity with

frustrated that I didn’t get a major role.

But, if I could talk to my past self, I’d say this, “Don’t dwell

a positive mindset. Channel that energy into striving for the next chance with a positive mindset.

on the disappointments. It’s what you do now that counts.”

Every experience, whether success or setback, is a

Leadership isn’t an inherent trait; it’s a skill developed

opportunity with renewed enthusiasm and a commitment

through experience and learning. Every opportunity,

to giving it your best shot.

whether big or small, is a chance to hone your leadership skills.

As the saying goes, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” So, seize every opportunity that comes your way. Whether it’s leading a project, joining a club, or volunteering for a cause, each experience contributes to your growth as a leader.

stepping stone in your journey. Approach the next

The ability to bounce back and stay optimistic is a valuable skill that will serve you well beyond your time here at Trinity.

And for those who got major roles, congratulations! Be proud, but remember: it’s just the beginning.

Aim to leave a legacy and be ready for what comes next.

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Year 9 Art students were challenged to handdraw and design a "paste-up" that could interact with the existing architecture or its surrounding environment.

These artworks were temporarily installed around the cafeteria, on the brickwork and outside the gym at Trinity Grammar School.

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ARTWORK BY Archer Jacobsen

STUDENT LIFE

Tell us about a time that...

YO U S T E P P E D O U T S I D E YO U R C O M F O R T ZO N E We asked four members of the Trinity community to respond With studio photography by Year 10 students Tristan Bogdanich and Ahilan Sudheshan The brief was to capture an image of their subject in conversation while seated in a relaxed seated position.

Subjects were treated with a strong highlight to one side of the face and highlights on the hair. Lighting was to provide an overall warm golden colour while providing a spotlit green backdrop to reflect the Trinity connection.

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L ACH L AN DAL SASSO

L AUREN BORSCHMANN

Trinity student

Trinity staff

Before I knew it, I was sitting in a kayak in Denmark on the

Standing in the wilderness of southwestern Tasmania

starting line next to 32 other doubles from 32 different

on day 10 of a 14-day hike, hearing my mum’s terminal

countries. The faint whirr of the drones lay overhead while

diagnosis as mum of two little people myself, and feeling

the flashes of the cameras flickered in front of us. Then the

nerv-cited to sing alongside an opera singer, for me

chaos of that U18 Men’s K2 race began to unfold.

share a commonality of discomfort. Sometimes we find

Four boats had fallen in off the starting line, and another three would pull out later in the race due to boat malfunctions. The hour and a half of that race was a blur,

choose to dabble with challenge, sometimes we are there because adversity finds us.

largely due to the lack of oxygen that was reaching my

Both experiences remind me of the strength in being

brain. But we pushed on, and suddenly the race was over.

aware of what we can influence, accepting what we can’t

26 people were sitting at home in my house, family, friends from school, and even Mr Daley had all shown up to watch the livestream. That was one of the happiest moments I had ever felt. I never realised just how much my friends and family meant to me.

Despite not standing upon the podium, I had learnt an astounding amount that would go on to affect who I am and who I would become as a person.

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ourselves outside of our comfort zone because we

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influence and to invest energy in what is helpful. The “onefoot-raised” moments we choose or that choose us; either in the wilderness, a hospital or on stage, have helped me discover a golden thread that constantly supports and equally encourages me.

These moments have built confidence that compounds, humility that calms and a zest to dream wild to make choices that reflect what I value.

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DR SABINA LUNJA

A L A N F O O K E S (O T G 1 942 )

Trinity parent

Trinity alumnus

People are often surprised to learn I experience social

Like many of my classmates, I joined the forces (in my case the Air Force) soon after I left school and began training for WWII overseas deployment.

anxiety. I’ve flown in hot-air balloons and launched out of planes to sky-dive but my real danger or discomfort zone is speaking in public.

Learning to share my vulnerability with an audience, that I might lose my voice or freeze, creates a shared comfort zone for me to emerge. Often, an audience member contacts me expressing gratitude for my courage since they too, like many others, also struggle with social anxiety.

I think it’s the sharing of accessibility and vulnerability that makes the difference.

At Trinity, I’ve witnessed with the new parent Class Representatives that sharing and being vulnerable is the way to be strong. Because just like our children, we’re all facing different and yet similar challenges.

Stepping out of our comfort zones allows us to embrace new experiences, foster personal growth, and collectively become better individuals, creating a stronger and more connected community.

It’s hard to imagine the training conditions as we camped out in the muddy MCG during the bitter cold of a Melbourne winter. In those days the drainage was nowhere near the level of today and our camp cots and army issue blankets were barely adequate.

I drew on the lessons I had learned at Trinity and strove to set an example of cheerfulness and encouragement. We all knew why we were there, and we knew that this was just a foretaste of the challenge and hardship we were about to face in the near future.

I was one of the lucky ones who came back from the war, and once again I drew on those same attributes as I returned to civilian life. I pursued a successful career in accountancy and raised a family.

I have found over and over that cheerfulness, loyalty, and mutual support have stood me in good stead and enabled me to face all the challenges that life brings in a rapidly changing world.

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Preparing for Prep Dr Kieran McCrohan Head of Junior School The transition from Kindergarten to Prep is one of the greatest educational milestones that students make.

The Murray E Verso Centre for Early Childhood Learning at Trinity Grammar School is a learning space that invites the natural curiosity of our students to lead them in play.

The idea that students “learn through play” recognises that our children’s engagement with the world around them and the people in it, offers the best educational experience for them.

Whilst this philosophical premise exists throughout schooling and students will continue to experience developmental play, when students begin Prep their learning will become more formalised as they engage in teacher directed activities around core literacy, numeracy and unit of inquiry themes.

The biggest adjustment for our youngest students is they are expected to focus and concentrate for longer periods of time to meet the new demands in their learning. It is at this point that parents typically begin to ask the question, “Is my child school ready?”.

Being physically situated within the Junior School, ELC students have many opportunities to be immersed in school life before commencing Prep.

• From Term 3, Prep teachers visit the ELC and share stories and spend time with students, helping them to form connections and build rapport

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• Prep students write letters to ELC 4 students sharing their experience, helping students formulate questions and imagine what it will be like in Prep • ELC students visit and spend regular time in the Rober ts House (Prep and Year 1) playground, familiarising themselves with the area • Throughout Term 4, our prospective Prep students are invited into the classroom and experience what it is like to be a Prep student in readiness for the following year Here, they experience the more formal structure of a Prep classroom and are directed to complete tasks set by the teacher. This is one of the major adjustments our students need to make as they move from a fully playbased environment to a more structured one.

Parents of incoming Prep students are also invited to a dedicated Information Session. The purpose of this session is to provide parents with an overview of the Prep program, along with pertinent information around uniform, lunches, reading routines, pick-up and drop-off times and what to expect from their child in the first month of schooling.

Near the completion of the school year, the ELC and Prep teachers conduct a handover session where all the ELC teachers can pass on information about each child’s social, emotional and learning needs. Such information helps to construct the class lists to ensure there are a balance of needs and personalities across each class.

In doing so, we hope to set every child up for a successful start to their schooling.

STUDENT LIFE

Trinity Early Learning Centre students Thomas Dwyer and Eddie He

Getting ready for school Emotional regulation, building fine and gross motor skills, and creating an awareness of letters, numbers, sounds and symbols are just some of the ways we help students prepare for Prep.

Knowing how to share and take turns, hold a pen and sit at a table for lunch make the transition just that little bit easier when the time comes.

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Recent snapshots TERM 1 & 2

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1. Year 10 Outdoor Education interstate trip to Freycinet National Park 2. Annual Strings Concert 3. ANZAC Day Assembly 4. Team Lumin at the F1 in Schools National Finals in Adelaide 5. Junior School Easter boots, bonnets and belts parade 6. Year 9 Play ‘The Glove Thief’ (photography by Ben Fon)

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AGSV Cricket & Tennis Premierships S E A S O N 2023 /2 0 24

After tight competition across the AGSV summer season, our 1st XI Cricket and 1st Tennis teams secured respective premiership titles for the 2023/2024 season.

Our 1st Tennis team claimed the title after winning doubles five sets to three, and singles 10 sets to six against Camberwell Grammar, while the 1st XI Cricket team were victorious against Marcellin College, winning by two wickets.

ARTWORK BY Ketan Por wal

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2023 High Achievers

VCE Results Other 3%

Deakin University 6% La Trobe University

We are proud of all our 2023 graduates and it’s interesting

6%

to already receive insights from this cohort regarding their transition post-secondary school; it ranges from “I’m ready to embrace what comes next” to “I didn’t realise how much

University of

the school did for us, regarding planning and organisation”.

Melbourne 30%

Our graduates are poised for different pathways, whether that’s here in Melbourne, interstate or overseas. The spread of destinations reflects the ongoing commitment Trinity has in developing and supporting our students to find and develop

Monash University 35%

Swinburne University 7%

RMIT 13%

skills which allows them to pursue their passions.

While we no longer see the students on a regular basis, we

D E S T I N AT I O N S

hope that they will continue to reflect and refer to our school values of ‘truth’, ‘service’, ‘courage’ and ‘community’ as they explore the many exciting opportunities that lie ahead of them.

Susan Hill Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School .

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11% 54% 72%

OF STUDENTS AT TA I N E D 9 9 O R A B OV E R E C E I V E D A N ATA R O F 9 0 O R A B OV E R E C E I V E D A N ATA R O F 8 0 O R A B OV E

STUDENT LIFE

MEDIAN ATA R

91 MEDIAN S T U DY SCORE

35 2023 Dux

PERFECT S T U DY SCORES

Michael Fan (ATAR of 99.95) Introducing our Dux for 2023, Michael!

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all subjects, he consistently achieved Distinctions, exemplifying his dedication

Our 2023 School Captain received

to his studies.

the highest-possible ATAR of 99.95.

As a Year 11 student in 2022, Michael During his time at Trinity Grammar

achieved a perfect Study Score of 50

his role as the 2023 Kayaking

School, Michael emerged as an

in Mathematical Methods, underscoring

Captain, attesting to a well-rounded

exemplary student who keenly

his exceptional aptitude for complex

commitment

embraced

subjects. He was also identified as a

endeavours.

opportunities

for

intellectual and personal growth,

to

cocurricular

Kwong Lee Dow Scholar in 2021.

“There is so much to love about TGS,

crafting an extraordinary legacy of achievements in both academic and

Michael’s dynamic engagement

but in particular, the nature of how our

extracurricular spheres.

extended beyond the classroom,

leadership works,’ Michael said on his

showcasing his talents as a keen

appointment as School Captain in

debater, devoted musician and

2022. ‘It is through a culture of giving

influential student leader. His

back, allowing the younger students to

Michael not only capably fulfilled his leadership responsibilities as the 2023 School Captain, but also garnered recognition with Prizes for English and German on Presentation Night. Across

involvement in sport was equally commendable, exemplified by

experience what we have experienced, that makes the school so special, inspiring me to continue the cycle.”

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Something of which you want to be a part Tom Rickards Deputy Head of Senior School ‘The Trinity Way’ has been something that in the past I have observed as an outsider and on joining this community, have been so keen to find out more about.

My impressions from afar, largely from seeing the “green and gold” in sport, have been that this school produces young adults who play hard but fair, who have a focus and purpose - and are decent people who will always give you a tough contest and play in the way sport should be played.

On arrival, I was really keen to see if this was true on the inside, and if so, how the school produces these young people and what I could do to contribute.

Being in a boys’ school for the first time in 25 years presented me with the energy and enthusiasm that comes with purpose.

In my Year 10 Psychology class, on a 37-degree day, we were studying the effect of our physiological state on memory. I asked the class how we could, hypothetically, change our state in the class. Doing burpees, or running across the oval and back, were keen responses. When they all asked, somewhat excitedly “Can we do it?” I was surprised, given the sweltering heat, but they insisted and every one of the class sprinted to the south fence and back.

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I wasn’t disappointed. The students at Trinity are friendly and engaging, going out of their way to make you feel welcome and make the community something you want to be part of.

The Trinity Way’ has been something that in the past I have observed as an outsider and on joining this community have been so keen to find out more about.

STUDENT LIFE

Deputy Head of Senior School Tom Rickards, who commenced at the beginning of the 2024 school year, greets students at the Charles/Wellington Street intersection

Interestingly, their recall was higher in the altered state

their work and seem to know that going over and beyond

post-run, contradicting the hypothesis that theory

is what makes the school great. Seeing so many coming

suggested. This perhaps served as a good reminder that

along in their own time to see the sporting grand finals and

sometimes we do need to run around and get moving.

the Senior School Play illustrate this.

Another early impression was of the staff, initially through

It has been wonderful to join this esteemed community

the induction process. It was clear that the school has

and I thank you all for making me feel so welcome. I look

great leaders, who trust the staff to do their thing and be

forward to working with the community to help make

their best, and will support them to do so. This flows into

Trinity even better for years to come.

the staff, who are an amazing group of people who love

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Heidi at the Spring Luncheon in 2023

Fostering community

through the parent network Within the Trinity community, there are a myriad

Having overseen the Parents’ Association over the

opportunities for parents to engage with each other

past five years as President, current Trinity parent

and the school. Ranging from attending a spectacular

Heidi Pfeffer can speak to the depth and breadth of value

event, supporting weekly sporting competitions and

that the parent community fosters.

performances, volunteering on a parent committee or as a Year Level Class Representative, there is something to suit everyone.

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“With one son now being an OTG

a special and important part of why

(2022) I have also been able to

she chooses to contribute.

teams which have shown me the wonderful connections students continue to have after school through sport,” she said.

The Trinity Grammar School Parents’ Association’s primary objective is to support the school’s initiatives, plan events and facilitate engagement within the parent and guardian community.

“By joining the Parents’ Association, parents have the opportunity to participate in school activities, events, and meetings, allowing them to have a greater understanding

and involvement in their child’s education,” Heidi said.

“It also creates an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and build a sense of community within the school.”

The Parents’ Association Small Grants Program supports the funding of new initiatives, items and activities around the school, predominately funded by the PA’s two major community events; the Founders’ Day Fair and the Green and Gold Ball.

ForHeidi,beingpartofand supporting her children’s educational journey is

“I wanted to suppor t my sons school experience and be an active and engaged participant in their education,” she said.

Ultimately, the connections built and shared throughout the parent network are what Heidi says make it all worth it.

SUB-COMMITTEES The PA Committee is the umbrella sub-committees which support special interest, cocurricular and key community events.

Class Representatives

“It has always been about the people,” Heidi said.

Cowey Club (Rowing) Darling-Higgs Club (Cricket) Founders’ Day Fair

“The Parents’ Association is defined by the many volunteers that give their time to build our community”.

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PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

organisation for the many

Friends of F1 in Schools Friends of Football Friends of Harambee Friends of Music Friends of Snowsports Friends of Visual Art Green and Gold Ball Spring Luncheon Secondhand Book Sale Secondhand Uniform Shop

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watch the OTG Cricket and Football

It creates an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and build a sense of community within the school.

Trinity Rugby Supporters Group Trinity Kayaking Supporters TrinityTLCCommunitySupportGroup SAV E T H E DAT E Saturday 25 May Green and Gold Ball CO N TAC T pa@trinity.vic.edu.au

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INTRODUCING THE

MASTERPLAN

Tri ni ty Gramm ar Sc h o o l, Ke w

Ashley Butler Chair of Council Trinity is an institution that is over 120 years old, and capturing

Our vision for a reimagined Junior School Precinct speaks

the fabric of who we are into what we want to look like in the

to our desire to create age and stage communities for

future has been pivotal to the development of the Trinity

students as they traverse their educational and personal

Grammar School, Kew Masterplan, which we were pleased

growth path through the school. Further, our intention to

to launch earlier this term.

foster innovative and personalised learning environments is reflected in our planned Year 9 Village. In preparation for

Developing a vision for the tangible – or physical – aspect of

the plan to commence, the school undertook a range of

the school that will provide a canvas for the delivery of our

enabling works over summer including the refurbishment

immediate 2030 Strategic Plan, together with the learning,

of the Robertson and Shann buildings.

wellbeing, cocurricular whole-of-person educational experience that our young people of today, tomorrow

Looking ahead, the plan enhances opportunities to foster

and well into the future deserve, has been a challenging

meaningful partnerships, whether that be through our

and thought provoking process.

Coordinate Program, tertiary institutions, or the community organisations that surround us.

Having input from our students, parents, staff, Old Trinity Grammarians and students of our Coordinate Program

We want to give our young people a strong educational

partner, Ruyton Girls’ School, through the community

experience that inspires and actively prepares them for the

consultation process was an immensely valuable

world beyond school. The launch of our Masterplan paves

experience, and we now see these perspectives, together

an intentional path forward to improve the legacy that we

with expertise from the educational development

all leave behind.

industry, reflected in our priorities. Imagining what a holistic education may look like in the future to meet constantly adapting community expectations and requirements of all of us, our future contributors and leaders, and in the careers that may exist has needed specialist thought and flexibility within the overall canvas.

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Watch the Masterplan launch video to learn more

MASTERPLAN

P R O P O S E D Y E A R 9 V I L L AG E

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Inspiring community

engagement Mary, current parent, shares her family’s commitment to developing a culture of community and service.

When asked about her family’s motivation to become involved with the school and support its initiatives, Mary speaks with a deep sense of purpose. Her family’s journey began with a desire to impact the lives of children and families positively, fostering connections and offering glimpses into the wider world.

For Mary, education is not merely about academic attainment but about shaping young minds into responsible, empathetic adults who appreciate diversity and global perspectives.

Through Mary and her family’s generous support towards the Green and Gold Ball, by way of donations to utilise their hotel accommodation and services abroad, not only provides tangible suport and raises important funds for the PA, but also serves as a way for their family to continue the tradition of giving.

Mary envisions a continuation of their support for the school—preserving family traditions and inspiring future

To lead by example is important for Mary and her family

generations.

and with a strong sense of community, Mary hopes that her

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support also inspires others that giving can come in various

We take this opportunity to thank Mary and her family for

ways, shapes and forms, setting an example for others, and

their continued support in positively developing community

instilling them deeply within their children.

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WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE

TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KEW

Shirley, current parent, shares her

For Shirley, Trinity’s values of ‘truth’, ‘courage’, ‘community’,

journey of motivation, contribution,

and ‘service’ are a reflection of her upbringing and her

and vision for the future of Trinity.

culture. These values serve as guiding principles in her life and her contributions to the school. With unwavering

Shirley’s journey began with a

dedication, Shirley embodies the spirit of truth, advocating

simple yet profound desire: to

for transparency and integrity in all endeavours. Above all, her

make Trinity better, to support

commitment to service and community drives her to make

its students, and to connect with

a meaningful difference, inspiring others to do the same.

others in the community. Reflecting on her experiences, she recalls volunteering each year from when her son

Looking ahead, Shirley sees opportunities to further her

commenced at Trinity.

impact and to continue to support the growth of Trinity.

Through the school’s scholarship program, she hopes to

Shirley, alongside fellow parents, coordinates the Asian

help support access to a Trinity education for more young

Food Stall at the Founders’ Day Fair and provides invaluable

people from various backgrounds and who otherwise would

support to the school. With a strong sense of community

not be able to attend Trinity.

and a drive to raise more funds, Shirley stepped forward, eager to lead as the convener of the stall and make a lasting

As Shirley’s journey continues, we thank her for her

impact. Her dedication to Trinity and her determination to

unwavering dedication and support towards our community

explore other avenues to continue her support, led her to

events and programs.

contribute to the annual Community Giving Day. This, along with many other donations from the wider community, has assisted the school in the establishment of its inaugural means-tested scholarship.

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The extraordinary experiences we share Once students have had their final day in their green and gold blazer, they suddenly have many more decisions to make, and without the right support networks, this can be daunting.

Having friends who are going through similar experiences is important, and peer connections can provide a level of continuity during periods of life that are full of change.

The Old Trinity Grammarians Association (OTGA) represents all Old Trinity Grammarians. Over our many years, we have been able to understand where we can have the most impact.

More recently, our focus has been on what we call the Four Cs; Careers, Clubs, Community and Connections.

In activities and initiatives, there is often overlay between the Cs – naturally this is a good indication that we are on the right track!

There are many OTGs who have a strong connection to the school, formed through the people they met and the extraordinary experiences they shared.

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Four Cs; Careers, Clubs, Community and Connections. In activities and initiatives, there is often overlay between the Cs – naturally this is a good indication that we are on the right track!

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Ryan Landgren (OTG 2009) Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association President

For many OTGs, such as myself, being an active part of the network and attending social events within the

There are also OTGs who are aren’t currently connected to the school. Trinity may once again be a part of their life in the future, and we offer an open door for them when the time comes.

community each year is important.

I am lucky enough to meet with many passionate OTGs whist being on the OTGA Committee. Many quiet individuals work behind the scenes, volunteering their time to give back to the community and the school they love.

learnt during their time at Trinity. For those who graduated

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For others, attending reunions and catching up with school friends socially provides joy. These friendships are often strengthened through similarly held values from Trinity 50 or more years ago, the recent annual Gold Mitre lunch provided a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and reminisce.

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Stephen Jones ‘Be Glorious’ Leadership Breakfast

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1. Principal Adrian Farrer presents Hon Richard Marles MP with a photo of his family home, now the Trinity Dadirri Boarding House 2 James Brown (OTG 1992) and Leigh Hodges (OTG 1976)

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3. Year 12 students at the breakfast 4. Tony Mulcahy (President OTGAFC), James Brown (OTG 1992), Ryan Landgren (OTG 2009) and David Constantinou (OTG 2002) 5. Alex Stella (OTG 2015), Nathan Chan (OTG 2011), Will Gomm (OTG 2014), Lachlan Smale (OTG 2012), Rohan Barmanray (OTG 2010), Ben Howell (OTG 2010), Max Curtis (OTG 2016), Adrian Farrer (Principal), Ed Candy (OTG 1961) 6. Adam Banfield (OTG 1996), Sam Ross (OTG 2000), Adrian Farrer (Principal), Larry Pang (OTG 2021), Alister Neville (OTG 2003) , Will Harris (OTG 2017)

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Gold Mitre Lunch

20 March 2024

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Scan the QR Code for more photos from the Gold Mitre Lunch via OTGO

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1. Chair of Council Ash Butler with Peter McIntyre AO (OTG 1943) who was former Chair of Council (1989-1992) and David Chamberlain (1954) 2. Donald Campbell (OTG 1972), Rodney Sprague (OTG 1974) and Ross Campbell (OTG 1974)

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2 The Gold Mitre Lunch is an annual event for Old Trinity Grammarians who completed their schooling at Trinity 50 or more years ago, which this year included the 1974 cohort.

This year we were jointed by more than 150 Old Trinity Grammarians spanning cohorts from 1942 to 1974. It is always a g re at o p p o r tu n i t y fo r O l d Tr i n i t y Grammarians to reconnect with peers, reminisce on time at school and engage with the community.

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1994 and 1984 Reunions

Upcoming reunions and events

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2014 10 YEAR REUNION 6.30pm Thursday 8 August SHANGHAI Thursday 27 June LO N D O N Wednesday 2 July Class of 1994 Tim Peggie, Michael Ralph, Darren Meeking, Tim Tutt

Class of 1984 Andrew Ward and Christian Kerr

SY D N E Y Date to be confirmed M O R N I N G TO N P E N I N S U L A

WO M E N O F TRINITY GRAMMAR WOTG is an informal social

Friday 6 September BELLARINE PENINSULA Friday 25 October

group created to assist in maintaining connections for Trinity parents after graduation

Martin Robb (OTG 1969) was in touch

Scan the QR Code for more reunion, event and catch-up photos via OTGO

with news of a recent catch-up with his many school friends.

Anyone from the 1969/70 leavers wanting to join the mailing list for a BBQ usually held in late November, contact Martin Robb via martinjrobb@me.com

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S TAY I N TO U C H Keep your professional and

us at otg@trinity.vic.edu.au

contact details up-to-date

This helps us to accurately

through OTGO. Alternatively,

distribute invitations to Trinity

update your details by emailing

events and reunions.

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GALAWINKU OUTREACH Learning and living on Country - seven weeks in Arnhem Land

Will Browning (OTG 2020) and Stanley Chen (OTG 2019) Supported by the Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association,

kindness carried by the Yolngu, many of whom did their

six OTGs and two friends journeyed to Galiwinku in

best to share with us their language and customs. One of

the Northern Territory over the 2023-2024 break. During

the most formative experiences was local families taking

that time, we volunteered with the local youth at the Sport

us out on Country. At the Recreation Centre we enjoyed

and Recreation Centre in what was an incredibly rich

banter between rounds of basketball and volleyball

experience.

which developed into powerful personal relationships.

At times it was challenging, with an average temperature of

We were given the privilege of learning about many

35 degrees and UV rating of 16 which kept most activities

different homelands and everyday was a new experience.

to the evenings. There was also a language barrier, with

We are grateful to those who made it possible to engage

communication limited to cheery waves and a few Yolngu

with such a vibrant and welcoming community.

phrases learnt along the way.

While confronting at times, it is a part of Australia that we

While we were initially unsure of how to participate

were glad to have connected with, and highly encourage

in the community or connect with the locals, we were

OTGs looking for an enlightening and rewarding summer

quickly surrounded by the overwhelming warmth and

experience to consider making the trip to the Top End.

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The other side of the camera W I T H I N T E RV I E W E R K I R K D O C K E R ( OTG 1998) Seasoned stor y teller Kirk Docker (OTG 1998) describes You Can’t Ask That (2016-2022), his high-rating ABC interview-style docuseries as “an exercise in trying to understand Australians who are misunderstood or marginalised, by asking them the taboo questions”

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“I wanted to suggest to the audience that it’s ‘okay’ to ask

of having a network and a community to lean on, especially

challenging questions of people, and if you do it from a

during the phases of early career. After connecting at a

place of care, rather than voyeurism or judgement,” Kirk

recent Trinity reunion, recent AFTRS (Australian Film, TV and

Docker said. “I learnt that what holds us back from asking

Radio School) graduate Denis Curnow (OTG 2017) joined

questions is our fear of how they’ll be received. Whereas, if

Kirk on set as he navigates the next steps.

your intention is genuine, people will answer anything.”During school, Kirk says that curiosity was a real driving force for him.

“Trinity was transformative,” he said.

“It opened my eyes to new possibilities. I was a kid on a

Kirk says that when it comes to creative pursuits, timing is everything.

“Sometimes an idea isn’t bad, you’re just a tiny bit early or late,” he said.

scholarship, so at times I felt like a fish out of water, but I was

His advice is to “be tenacious, and don’t give up.”

always interested in being involved and trying things out.

“Be generous with your time and energy and find ways

I studied [everything from] Physics to Literature to Art in Year 12”.

to inject playfulness into what you do”.

Next for Kirk is the July launch of his new

After graduating, Kirk pursued a creative

ABC series, I Was Actually There. Each episode

path, seeking out as many new and varied

explores significant moments in Australian

experiences as he could. He studied media,

history told from the perspectives of the people

working, travelling and volunteering around the

who witnessed them, from Nicky Winmar’s stand

world, building a diverse collection of friends

against racism to the 350,000 fans greeting

and contacts along the way.

The Beatles in Adelaide in 1964.

He moved to Sydney, first working for

During the production phase, Kirk

TV producer Andrew Denton before

connected with friend and fellow alumus

pitching and making TV shows of his

Roland Bourke (OTG 1998), a history

own.

scholar at La Trobe University,

Having experienced the ins-

for support in how to best

and-outs of the Australian

approach the verbal history

media landscape, Kirk

element, testament to the

says that the industry isn’t

value of connections made

always one of security

along the way.

and stability. Rather, he

“I think of my job as one

describes it as “dynamic

where I get to interview

and

constantly

the most interesting

evolving, provid[ing]

people in the world

opportunities to tell

and ask them the most

stories that impact

honest, personal, at

the way people

times gut-wrenching

see the world.”

“The trick for me

has

been

staying the course, maintaining the vision of

questions about who they are, and then I get to listen and learn from them,” he said.

“Creating

content

that

what I wanted for myself [rather

challenges me and my audience

than] jettisoning for a safer route

is an exciting way to live”.

when being rejected or when opportunities dried up”.

Kirk Docker on set

Kirk attests to the value

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Clubs

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CRICKET Seb Nicolosi (OTG 2012) OTGCC President sebnicolosi15@gmail.com

Season 2023/24 is in the books and the Old Trinity Cricket Club is pleased to report another successful campaign (as long as your definition of success isn’t winning premierships...).

The First XI finished one game out of the finals (we also finished secondlast, but one game out of the finals has a better ring to it) and the Second XI earned the right to host a semi-final by finishing the H&A season in second position. Unfortunately, an all too familiar batting collapse dashed all hopes of progressing through to the Grand Final but the boys left the field with their heads held high regardless.

The social fabric of the club went from strength-to-strength with 65 different representatives across both XIs this season (of which 50+ were OTGs). We held a number of successful social events including our season launch back in October, Christmas bowls night in Richmond and even our recent end-of-season celebration where 30+ players competed in the

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2 inaugural OTGCC Go-Karts Grand Prix. After some heated qualifying and racing around the Ace Karts track the event was taken out by....yours truly.

I know these reports aren’t meant to be a vehicle for self-congratulation but when you can’t buy a run on the field you need to look to other, more obscure avenues to validate your sense of self-worth.

Athletics Interest is building in developing an OTG Athletics Club for both dedicated athletes and those who would like to be involved in a casual and social capacity.

Please contact otg@trinity.vic.

In all seriousness however, the day reinforced just how tight-knit the OTGCC community is and how much we value and enjoy each other’s company. Within this sense of camaraderie lies the true beauty of old-boy sporting organisations.

The players will now enjoy a wellearned rest before gearing up for season 2024/25. Stay tuned for updates.

edu.au if this is of interest

Soccer To enquire about the OTGASC, contact President Jeremy Neylon (OTG 2013) via jeremyneylon1@ gmail.com

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1. At the OTGAFC Golf Day 2. Nick Adgemis (OTG 2015), Donald McDonald, Ed Beasley (OTG 2011), Brendan Iezzi (OTG 2005) 3. Myles Harrison (OTG 2015 ), Thomas Cohen (OTG 2018), Thomas Carroll (OTG 2018)

FOOTBALL

HOCKEY

WAT E R P O LO

Tony Mulcahy OTGAFC President

Tom Cohen (OTG 2018) OTGA Hockey Committee Member

Ed Smith (OTG 2017) OTGA Otters President

oldtrinityfc.com.au

The 2024 Football season is almost here, and with the effort and work going on behind the scenes, it looks like it’s going to be a great year.

The turnout for pre-season training has been a strong indicator of where we are tracking for the season, with practice matches for both the men and women, and a fantastic practice match away at Rochester, with a great community feel about it for both football and team bonding.

otghockey@gmail.com

ecasmith1998@gmail.com

After a busy Winter season, OTGHC was able to wind down and relax a bit over summer, enjoying more of the social side of hockey. We once again entered teams for the Summer and Indoor hockey competitions at the end of 2023; Summer finished 2nd and Indoor doubled their previous win tally. Both teams boasted full lineups, bolstered by some guest appearances from a handful of OTGs.

The OTG Water Polo Club has had a

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Already the off-field business has been busy with Coterie lunches, and a massive turnout at the Annual Golf Day, (pictured) with over 100 players hitting the greens. Could everyone please keep a lookout for the few Titleist golf balls that I’m still looking for?

The theme for this year is “Get involved”, so put your hand to help out the club in any way you can. Many hands make light work!

A big welcome to the new Trinity families and players that are now OTGAFC community, please come along to any of the many trainings and socials to meet everyone.

Let’s make it an outstanding year, both on and off the field.

These competitions allow for mates to reconnect, bond, and enjoy playing hockey in a more relaxed, low-commitment environment. After a well-deserved Christmas break, the gents have taken to Bulleen for some early preseason fitness and fun, shaking off the rust ahead of a long 2024 season. We’re always open to new players, regardless of skill level, so now is a better time than any to give hockey a go. Looking forward to the season to come. Go Ts!!

successful start to 2024, with the State League 3 ‘Otters’ topping the table with 14 wins and two losses, and are in the Grand Final. The club has had a strong level of participation and play, with members enjoying training at the pool on hot summer days and several social events.

The club has also been proud to welcome back the second team, the ‘Pups’, into the mix. Led by Milo Van Aanholt (OTG 2019), the Pups have developed together and improved significantly over the course of the summer season, developing a strong culture of mateship and enjoyment of the sport.

The club also sent a team to the Portsea ‘Polo by the Pier’ tournament in February and were able to win the tournament, with Jordan Bateman (OTG 2019) scoring the winning goal to defeat Melbourne University in the final.

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News OLD TRINITY GRAMMARIANS

HONOURS

donated a prize in perpetuity to the

School, The Ray Weinberg Prize for

Michael Bragge (OTG 1974), retired

Sporting Leadership.

art teacher, is now the Chair of

Inspector Andrew Glow (OTG 1975)

Oakwood Riding School, a not-for-

was recognised this year a Meritorious

In 2023, the Ray Weinberg Prize for

profit organisation dedicated to

Award for his work with Victoria Police

Sporting Leadership awarded to Year

equestrian excellence. To read more

over many years.

12 student Henri du Toit (OTG 2023)

about Michael, please visit OTGO

and staff member Michael Moreira.

via otgonline.net/photos-albums/

Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Hine (OTG

albums/80060

1973) was awarded the Conspicuous

Piers Mitchem (OTG 2002), James Marshall

3 Patrick Mollison (OTG 1992) moved to

Birthday Honours for his outstanding

McGuire (OTG 1982) and Adoni

Chicago in the United States in 2015.

achievement in resource management

Konstantopoulos (OTG 2017) spoke

Patrick has two children Charlie and

and training development for the

about their respective decades at

Maverick (now 5-years-old) and is

Australian Defence Force.

Trinity at the 120-year anniversary

happily married to Lacey, a teacher.

assembly, held in the McIntyre Sports

After eight years in downtown

Stephen Kidd OAM (OTG 1980) was

Centre.

Chicago, they recently packed

awarded an OAM this year his work in

up and moved north to Burlington,

Service Cross in the 2023 Kings

theatre and education. Stephen was

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(OTG

1992),

Nine of Trinity’s 11 former Kayaking 2 Captains reconnected at the Ben

Wisconsin where they live on an

School Captain at Trinity in 1980 and is currently Head of the Arts at St Philips

Ward Classic, helping Trinity’s young

hiking, skiing and all things small town

College in Alice Springs.

squad complete their 64km event late

rural Wisconsin.

85-acre property, enjoying fishing,

2023. Thank you to these OTG mentors

who inspired Trinity’s paddlers and

Patrick works for a Chicago based

Ray Weinberg (1944) was a Captain

encouraged them towards their own

architectural firm, LCM Architects and

of the School in 1944, parent and

solo 40-mile event one day!

carried out project administration and

grandparent of Trinity students

Joe Basser (OTG 2017) is a professional rugby player who plays Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States. He has recently re-signed with Charlotte, North Carolina.

on-site supervision, travelling most

and represented Australia in three Olympic Games. To recognise Ray’s contributions to Athletics and the Olympics, and in recognition of his life as a Trinity Grammarian, his family

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weeks to all states in the US working on large scale multi-family residential projects. Lots of flying!

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Congratulations and ‘break a leg’ to

Aaron Walton (OTG 2002) was in touch to let us know that his friend

Old Trinity Grammarians Conor Neylon (OTG 2016), who will be performing as “Gus” in the ensemble in Ground Hog Day, and Peter Rowsthorn (OTG 1980), who will be performing as “Amos Hart” in Chicago. Peter was inducted into Trinity’s Gallery of Achievement in 2022.

4 Alex (OTG 2016) and Lucas (OTG 2018) Niedzwiecki were recently both selected to play for the Polish National Rugby Team in the European Rugby Championship.

5 Michael Ouliaris (OTG 2022) was awarded “referee of the Tournament” in the Football Australia U15 National Youth Championships in late 2023.

Jonathan Teoh (OTG 1999) has recently been appointed as President of the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch, the peak body for dentistry in Victoria.

Stuart Tyson (OTG 2002) has fulfilled the final portion of his requirements to become a clinical psychologist.

Stuart pivoted to psychology after having worked as an accountant and running an orphanage in Kenya and is now working in a private practice (The Viewpoint) in Caulfield. Aaron is also based at Macquarie Street Psychology in Prahran as a clinical psychologist.

WEDDINGS 6 Peter Mescher (OTG 2010) married Amy at the Euroa Butter Factory in December 2022. His groomsmen included his brother Ben Mescher (OTG 2014), Ben Howell (OTG 2010), Tom Peacock (OTG 2010) and Jack Jorgensen. Both Ben Howell and Tom Peacock travelled from London where they live for the celebration.

Evan Vassos (OTG 2015) was named a finalist in the 2023 Melbourne Young Corporate Investments. Evan founded

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Doug Warren (OTG 2019) made an impressive debut playing in the Sheffield Shield for Victoria against Queensland. Doug is a left-arm spin bowler and left-handed batsman.

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In Memoriam OLD TRINITY GRAMMARIANS Doug Beer (OTG 1942) passed away

Trinity’s ethos of community, Geoff

Paul Kinross (OTG 1963) sadly

late in 2023 just short of his 99th

became involved with local service

passed away in January 2024. He

birthday. Doug had been a lover of

clubs such as Lions and he was proud

was a member of Merritt House and

all things Trinity where he started his

to become President/Chairman of

was a very talented sportsman who

education in the Junior School; was

VICSTOCK, a dairy group that helped

captained Trinity’s 1st XVIII Football and

appointed 1942 School Captain; Henty

farmers during disastrous years. After

1st XI Cricket teams as well as the AGSV

House Captain; Athletics Captain and

selling their farm, the Buzza’s moved

team in both football and cricket. He

awarded the Rhodes Prize in 1942.

to Echuca where they purchased a

was also a Prefect at school and on

Doug’s three sons Michael (OTG

paddle steamer, the P.S. Ranger. It

leaving became a member of the

1969), Neil (OTG 1972) and Peter (OTG

was driven by steam and kept Geoff

VFL Hawthorn FC training squad and

1976) all attended TGS. Doug was a

busy with the maintenance right until

played in both the U19 and Seconds

wonderful contributor who stayed

his passing. Geoff is survived by his

teams, winning the U19 Best & Fairest

involved whether it was being involved

wife, Betty.

Award. He played a number of games

with working bees; Old Trinity Amateur

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with North Melbourne seconds (with

Football Club (President 1963); The

Michael Craig (OTG 1948) is in

his good mate Ron Joseph (OTG

Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association

Trinity’s Gallery of Achievement as

1963) and continued to be involved

(President 1963-64) and of course

an Olympian, having taken part in the

and active through a number of

being a regular and proud participant

1960 Rome Olympics as Captain of the

sports including tennis and golf. He

at our annual Gold Mitre Lunches.

Australian Men’s Hockey Team. Mike

graduated as an accountant and

worked tirelessly across all levels of

began his career in the forerunner

Geoff Buzza (OTG 1958) passed away

hockey both in Australia and overseas;

of what is now KPMG before running

in September 2023 after enduring

was awarded Hockey Australia Life

his own accounting practice as well

a long and courageous 43-year

membership in 2016 and was named

as applying his professional skills in

battle with Parkinsons. As a boarder

in Camberwell Hockey Club’s Team

a number of voluntary roles. Paul’s

at Trinity, Geoff entertained the other

of the Century. Mike was also 1948

brothers Arthur (OTG 1966) and Robin

boarders at weekends with his expert

School Captain at Trinity; Rhodes Prize

(OTG 1964) also attended Trinity and

boomerang throwing (it always came

Winner in 1947 and 1948 and a member

he leaves behind his wife, Fiona and

back) and made some lifelong friends

of Henty House. Trinity’s hockey pitch

children Meaghan, Georgie and Tom

from school. Geoff was a member of

at the Trinity Marles Playing Fields in

and grandchildren.

Arnold House and his brother Gregory

Bulleen is also named in Michael’s

(OTG 1961) also attended Trinity. After

honour and a thanksgiving for the life

leaving school he returned to the

of Michael was held in the school’s

family dairy farm in Stanhope. True to

Chapel of the Holy Trinity late in 2023.

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Alan Roy Farmer OAM (OTG 1951)

age. Kenneth enjoyed a career as

attended Trinity as a St Paul’s

a doctor after attending Trinity as a

Cathedral chorister and was a member

boarder, where he was a member of

of Merritt House, valuing these years

Roberts House.

as an important start to his education.

Alan’s obituary and contribution to

Terry Wise (OTG 1950) was a member

education was included in The Age

of Merritt House and was a boarder at

and can be viewed at qrco.de/bf2N3P

Trinity. He stayed in touch regularly looking forward to catching up with his

David Henry (OTG 1959) was a member

friends at the Gold Mitre lunches. He

Year in 2003 and is best known in our

of the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir;

diligently supported the Trinity raffle

community for her work creating For

Arnold House and was a Prefect at

over many years which eventually paid

the Green and The Gold and The Mitre,

TGS. David’s brothers Michael, Bruce,

off in 2018 when Terry was delighted

the three volumes chronicling our

Peter and Ross also attended Trinity.

to have been a prize winner!

rich history.

Robin Mooney (OTG 1959) was late of

Harry Kwong (OTG 1951) passed away

Jane’s impact as an historian and

Marks Point, New South Wales. Robin

in March 2024 in Canberra. He had a

author reached far beyond Trinity,

had been a St Paul’s chorister and a

career working for the law courts for

encompassing a wide range of

member of Merritt House who had

many years. Harry’s brother Vincent

achievements, including a Doctorate

enjoyed his years at Trinity.

(OTG 1956) also attended Trinity. Harry

and the award of the Order of Australia

was a boarder at Trinity and a member

Medal in 2016 for her outstanding

James Rose (OTG 2012) a cameraman,

of Merritt House, he is survived by his

service as a historian, archivist, and

was tragically involved in a mid-

children and four grandchildren.

author. Her professional memberships, employment history, and volunteering

air collision over Port Phillip Bay in November 2023 whilst shooting

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efforts underscore her commitment to education and preserving our shared

a documentary. James was wellknown for his work as a cameraman,

Dr Jane Mayo Carolan OAM served

particularly on MasterChef. At Trinity he

as historian and archivist at Trinity

was Captain of Rugby and a member

Grammar School from 1998 to

Jean Gibb was a much-loved teacher

of Henty House.

2020, leaving an indelible mark

in the Junior School, well-known for

on our institution and the broader

the plays she produced. She always

community.

helped the students think of others

Lawrence Thiele (OTG 1954) passed

history.

and instilled the Trinity values.

away in February 2024. He was an orchardist who lived on the

Jane commenced her journey at

Mornington Peninsula and is survived

Trinity under the appointment of

Mardi Spencer was a very popular

by his three sons. Lawrence’s father

then Headmaster Peter Crawley.

member of our music school staff

Bill attended Trinity as did his brothers

Throughout

she

who taught at Trinity from 1972 to 1985.

Michael, Peter and Philip as well as his

meticulously oversaw the school

Mardi passed away in October 2023.

two nephews Andrew (OTG 1986) and

archives, cataloguing a wealth

Her son Tom Spencer attended Trinity

David (OTG 1989) Seward.

of

1974-1977.

her

photographs,

reports,

council

tenure,

documents, minutes,

and

Kenneth Tse (OTG 1961) passed away

publications. Jane played a pivotal

in July 2023 in Canada at 80 years of

role in planning Trinity’s Centenary

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THE KEW CAMPUS Repurposed and purposebuilt

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Maureen McAuley Archivist In 1906, Trinity relocated from Holy Trinity Church Hall to ‘Roxeth’ (now Henty House), a substantial family home and gardens around which the school has since grown.

The geography of the Kew campus and evolution of the school has seen it acquire a unique mix of buildings on either side of Charles Street. As well as purpose-built facilities, Trinity has repurposed many existing buildings to incorporate into the school: including the former Kew High School (now Merritt House) and Kew Municipal Offices (now Centre for the Arts).

Schools must constantly respond to new educational advancements and changing student numbers.

This brings with it the opportunity to create state-of-the-art facilities and Trinity has constructed eighteen completely new buildings in 110 years.

The very first purpose-built school building was Arnold Hall, erected

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in 1907. For generations of Trinity

a favourite project of Headmaster

students, it was ‘the school.’ After

Frank Shann, was replaced by the

108 years, it was demolished to make

Shann Building in 1968. Provision for

way for the Centre for Business and

younger students was made in 1926

Social Enterprise which now provides

when the Preparatory (Junior) School

a spacious and comfortable learning

was opened. This building has been

environment equipped with the latest

regularly renovated and remodelled

in digital learning technologies. The

to meet the specific needs of junior

name Arnold Hall lives on as an

students.

auditorium within CBSE.

Certain subjects require special

Some buildings have come

provisions. New science facilities

and gone whilst others have been

have been built on three occasions

reconfigured and refurbished. In 1921,

and are continually upgraded to meet

the War Memorial Library was built

the demands of this evolving subject.

to commemorate the fallen of the

Sport has always been central to life

Great War. In 1976, to accommodate

at Trinity, although early sporting

growing numbers, the memorials were

facilities were less than ideal. The

moved and the library site cleared

first gymnasium was an open-air

to make way for the Tonge building.

Similarly, the 1940 Health Pavilion,

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Timeline of new builds

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1909 Science Laboratory 1921 War Memorial Library 1940 Health Pavilion 1956 Middle School/ Art Building

wooden structure with a tanbark floor.

1968 Shann Building Cornell Gymnasium

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1989 Poynter Building

Improvements came with the building of the Health Pavilion and later the

2001 Science, Design and Technology

completion of the P&F Hall in 1953 which provided the first enclosed

2017 Centre for Business and Social Enterprise

and fully equipped gym. The Cornell Gymnasium became the new home of PE in 1968 and was later absorbed into the McIntyre Sports Centre.

1907 Arnold Hall 1915 6th Form Building 1926 Preparatory School 1953 Parents and Friends Hall 1959 Robertson Building 1976 Tonge Building 1999 Early Learning Centre 2003 Peter McIntyre Sports Centre 2013 Richard and Elizabeth Tudor Centre for Contemporary Learning

This century has seen the completion of four major building

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

projects including: Science, Design and Technology Centre (2001), Peter McIntyre Sports Centre (2003), Richard and Elizabeth Tudor Centre for Contemporary Learning (2013) and most recently CBSE in 2017. 2024 heralds the start of an exciting new building program, but Trinity history indicates that it will certainly not be the last.

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1. 1930c Arnold Hall 2. 1992 panorama of campus 3. 1920s Artistic sketch of campus

by James Flett 4. 1968 Shann Building under construction

Arthur Spencer for a collection of photographs and music ephemera belonging to his late wife Mardi who taught music at Trinity 1972-1985.

Therese McCoppin for photographs from her time teaching music at Trinity 1996-2023.

Peter Dobney (OTG 1969) who sent us a named photograph of the 1969 Hockey First XI. Stefan Muntwyler (OTG 1993) who donated a pair of TGS cufflinks given to him by an Old Trinity family friend many years ago (pictured below).

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Student insider F R O M T H E R OX E T H S T U D E N T N E W S L E T T E R Hi, this is Chris , Luke and Daniel from the student-led Roxeth newsletter! We’ve taken over the back page of the Grammarian yet again to give you an in-depth guide to how we’ve started off the year.

AN I NSI D E R ON “TH E CAF” (C A F E T E R I A ) Recently, while we were waiting in line in the cafe, we had an epiphany, a moment of stark realisation, how much food do we go through here?

And so, we emailed Mr Glover, Trinity’s Director of Business, for an i n - d e pth a n a l ys i s o n Tr i n i t y ’s t u m u l t u o u s c a fe te r i a h a b i t s throughout the first four weeks of 2024.

Highest Spending day: The craze of ‘Fryday’ Surprising to nobody - Friday lunchtimes are always the highest spending times of the week. The top item being the chicken and chips, taking the throne from the illustrious fish and chips with approximately 200 serves each day.

To give some perspective, the caf averages about 80kg of chips and 50kg of chicken on a Friday.

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Lolly pots - the recess fave Most popular drink and snack items are the 390mL Coke (No Sugar) and the lolly pots; the cafe moves more than 4,500 units of each per year.

That’s around quadruple the Trinity student population in lolly pots.

We ourselves are guilty of spending a concerning amount on lolly pots, they’re just way too good to pass up...

St Paddy’s - for some reason

S TA F F S O N G R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S `Out of Touch’ by Daryl Hall and John Oates, from Ms Papaleo, who said that she listens to this at ‘3000 decibels while cruising in my car down Riversdale Rd’ ‘Finish Line’ by Skillet, from Dr Koehne, with so called ‘eclectic music tastes’

we spent a lot??

This statistic eludes me, for some reason on St Patrick’s Day in March of 2023, the caf had their largest ever volume of transactions with 800 individual Senior School sales on that day, which included 250 serves of Friday chicken and chips and an additional 250 Junior School lunch orders - a TGS record.

Out of Touch Daryl Hall & John Oates

Finish Line Skillet

STUDENT VOICE

H O U S E P E R F O R M I N G A R T S F E S T I VA L

By James Alleva, Captain of Cowen House The House Performing Arts Festival ‘HPAF’, stands as the apex of the Trinity school calendar, a beacon of creativity and talent and a lot of hard work. For a relentless nine weeks, we’ve poured hearts, souls, and sweat into crafting a mesmerizing 15-minute skit, honing every detail to perfection. Tuesday mornings, lunchtimes everyone giving up their own time to immerse themselves with the culture of HPAF. As Mr. Smith’s resounding announcement of “Cowen, your time starts now” echoed through the venue, it signalled the commencement of our remodelled James Bond.

With adrenaline coursing through our veins, the Cowboys surged onto the stage, brimming with excitement to showcase the fruits of our tireless preparation.

Every component seamlessly melded together. The harmonious melodies of the band, the captivating stage shows, the detailed props and perhaps most crucially, the resounding mass singing that echoed throughout the Plenary.

As we stood blinded by the spotlight on stage at the conclusion of all our performances, our hearts pounded with anticipation, awaiting the verdict concealed within Mr. Farrer’s envelope.

The moment arrived: “And the winner is… 007.”

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