Choose Your Own Adventure - Booklet

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Imagine how your child will choose their own adventure at Trinity Grammar School...

Choose your own

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Thank you to our Old Trinity Grammarians who volunteered their time to be part of this special project.

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Some tools to help you on your journey…

House and Buddy systems The House and buddy systems at Trinity foster a sense of connection, camaraderie and community across the school.

Enhanced Learning and Enrichment With a purposeful, long-term approach to learning support, we aim to prepare our students for their journey within and beyond their time at Trinity.

Faith Our chaplaincy team provides faith guidance to students throughout their journey at Trinity.

Wellbeing and Counseling Our wellbeing program strives to foster an inclusive atmosphere where students experience a true sense of belonging.

Health Centre Our well-resourced Health Centre with registered nursing staff is on-hand for day-to-day support.

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What is your choice?

You’re about to start your very own Trinity adventure.

We’re on an expedition at Trinity’s

Canoe down Outdoor Education site in Nillahcootie.

the Murray River

you like to reach your campsite?

What is How yourwould choice?

Go to page 6

Canoe down the Murray River Go to page 6

Hike through the Victorian bushland

Hike through the Victorian bushland Go to page 8

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After a long day of adventuring, we’ve just reached our campsite! It’s a beautiful shaded clearing next to the river with plenty of space to set up for the night with a cosy campfire.

How are you helping your team?

What is your choice?

Hospitality skills to cook the meal Go to page 12

Knowledge of chemistry to start the fire Go to page 10

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The day’s journey winds you through the Victorian high country, encountering all sorts of native flora and fauna along the way.

Being out in nature, you decide you want to learn more about the natural world.

What subject would you like to pursue?

What is your choice?

Animals and plants in Biology Go to page 10

Minerals and rocks in Geography Go to page 26

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Welcome to the Trinity science lab!

You pop on your lab coat and glasses and get to work.

Your lab group is collecting data on the effect of climate change on frogs.

How do you represent your findings?

What is your choice?

Create a set of graphs Go to page 16

Develop a list of environmental factors Go to page 24

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It’s a Thursday afternoon and you’re on the bus to Trinity’s sport facilities in Bulleen.

The sun is shining and your sports bag is packed and ready to go!

What summer sport would you like to try?

What is your choice?

Cricket

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Hockey Go to page 16

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During sport training, your coach gives you some speed drills.

You know there’s a science behind them.

What subject do you delve deeper into?

What is your choice?

Physical Education Go to page 38

Physics Go to page 26

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After class, you decide you want to jump into something creative.

What extracurricular activity do you pursue?

What is your choice?

Explore the world of theatre Go to page 18

Follow your passion for singing Go to page 24

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It’s audition time for the Trinity/Ruyton musical production of Chicago!

You’re ready to give ’em the ol’ razzle dazzle.

What are you auditioning for?

What is your choice?

A musician role Go to page 20

An acting role Go to page 22

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Great choice!

There’s plenty of instruments to choose from.

Which would you like to play?

What is your choice?

Saxophone Go to page 26

Viola Go to page 40

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Take a bow! With the Trinity/Ruyton performance of Chicago, you’ve found a new love for the stage.

To continue to improve your confidence, communication and public speaking skills, what else would you like to try?

What is your choice?

Leadership Go to page 24

Social justice and advocacy Go to page 30

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You want to make a difference in the world.

How?

What is your choice?

Support people experiencing homelessness Go to page 36

Seek justice in the courtroom Go to page 42

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It’s study time in the Library!

There’s lots of places to take a seat amongst the shelves and shelves of books.

Where would you like to sit?

What is your choice?

Reading nook with a book Go to page 28

Beanbag with a laptop Go to page 30

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In the Library, you notice a poster for a design competition on the wall.

The brief is to recreate Vincent van Gogh’s iconic house.

Creativity strikes – what medium are you using?

What is your choice?

Design using CAD Go to page 34

Paint using watercolour Go to page 40

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You pick up Shakespeare’s Macbeth and can’t put it down.

You want to delve deeper.

What is your choice?

Explore the human mind in Psychology Go to page 32

Discuss the themes in Literature Go to page 36

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Your child’s story could look a bit like…

Robbie’s

In the classroom, I loved Physics, Chemistry and Psychology classes

I was a member of music ensembles, and i loved sport, playing afl and cricket When I was at Trinity, I loved just trying and doing new things.

In most cases, I ended up enjoying them.

I was a member of music ensembles, and I loved sport, playing AFL and cricket.

I did the odd drama production and was in the debating team. I used to love being the third speaker because I didn’t have to prepare!

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The experience of just doing so many extracurricular activities taught me the value of being open and adventurous.

In the classroom, Physics helped me understand the physical world, and Chemistry enhanced my interest in the way the body works.

Psychology classes sparked my dream of one day becoming a psychiatrist.

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I took both of these experiences with me as I started out as a junior doctor

Now, I work in psychiatry, specialising in child and family mental health I took a gap year and spent time living in remote communities, volunteering

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO WATCH ROBBIE’S VIDEO & LEARN MORE:

trinity.vic.edu.au/meet-robbie

I took a gap year after graduation and spent time living in remote communities, volunteering, and travelling.

Now, I work in psychiatry, specialising in child and family mental health.

It’s demanding, but it’s fulfilling.

You feel like you are contributing.

A few years later, I deferred my medicine degree to build a number of social justice organisations I’d help start, some with fellow Trinity alumni.

As I’ve continued down my career path, I’ve tried to have an openness to adventure and to look for ways to lead and contribute to community, just as I did at Trinity.

I took both of these experiences with me as I started out as a junior doctor.

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Your child’s story could look a bit like…

Robert’s

I loved Visual Communications, and the 3D/perspective drawing skills I gained

outdoor pursuits, from camping to climbing, rafting and sailing were very much up my alley

When I was at Trinity, I was very much drawn to the subjects and activities that were practical and involved communication and teamwork.

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All the outdoor pursuits, from camping to climbing, rafting and sailing were very much up my alley.

In that sense, I was thrilled to be provided with more ways of learning than just in the classroom.

Part of the outdoor program that I really enjoyed was the leadership development and the communication and people skills that came with that.

I loved Visual Communications, and the 3D/perspective drawing skills I gained I still use in the workplace today.

I still enjoy sailing today, and have since done six Sydney to Hobarts which was a really awesome experience.

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After school I studied construction management and have worked across commercial and residential sector since

I still enjoy sailing and have completed six sydney to hobarts

the outdoor program taught me communication and people skills

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO WATCH ROBERT’S VIDEO & LEARN MORE: trinity.vic.edu.au/meetrobert

I gave singing and acting a go as part of the House performance competitions. While I didn’t find a passion for it, it helped me be part of a team and understand it takes everyone to contribute to achieve success, again which is an ethos that I’ve taken into my life and work.

After school, I studied construction management and have worked across the commercial construction and residential sector since.

At Trinity, everyone had the chance to lead in different ways which gave us the confidence to tackle new challenges.

Having the mindset to take up new and different opportunities at work has allowed me to grow in my career and life well beyond school.

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Your child’s story could look a bit like…

Nick’s

I thrived in the Outdoor Education program, and one of fondest memories was a trip to Papua New Guinea

In the classroom, I really liked English and Literature When I began at Trinity, I was a “stickler” for the rules.

Pretty quickly, I noticed the camaraderie between my peers and felt supported, particularly by my House, which put me at ease almost immediately.

In the classroom, I thrived in English and Literature, and I quickly involved myself in the Athletics team.

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I loved the Outdoor Education program, and one of fondest memories of my time at school was an overseas trip to Papua New Guinea.

I became very engaged in community activities, and I took every opportunity to take on further leadership opportunities in this space.

Post-school, the loss of routine was a real challenge for me, and I was actually diagnosed with OCD the following year.

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With some peers, I started HoMie - a streetwear clothing social enterprise This year, I stepped back as the CEO of HoMie to take up the position of being a full-time Dad

I took every opportunity to take on further leadership opportunities

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO WATCH NICK’S VIDEO & LEARN MORE: trinity.vic.edu.au/meetnick

However, I’m very grateful for the experience, funnily enough, as it helped to further set me on my path of trying to make life a little easier for others too.

With some peers, I started HoMie — a streetware clothing social enterprise helping young people affected by homelessness and hardship. We provide employment pathways and are a registered charity.

Last year, I stepped back as CEO of HoMie to take up into the position of being a full-time Dad. This experience has been one of the proudest achievements in my life so far.

I think what I learnt most from my time at school was to be open to trying new things as you never know where they’ll lead you.

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Your child’s story could look a bit like…

Charlie’s

in Year 10 I took an elective called Sports Science

I immersed myself in cricket and athletics to drama and choir

When I started my Trinity journey, I immersed myself in everything the school had to offer, from cricket and athletics to drama and choir.

I stepped aside from Drama in my senior years, but the performance opportunities I said “yes” to taught me confidence and resilience that I still carry with me today.

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I was very interested in my sport, and Trinity allowed me to pursue that.

After spending a lot of time on the cricket pitch, in Year 10, I took an elective called Sports Science which sparked an interest in health and human development.

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I put the degree on hold and spent six months playing semi-professionally overseas

I’m now ready to begin a career as a teacher

After graduating I did a Masters in Teaching, specialising in Biology and Health

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO WATCH CHARLIE’S VIDEO & LEARN MORE: trinity.vic.edu.au/meetcharlie

I recall so vividly how engaging that teacher made the subject and how encouraging they were in me pursuing my passion, and it got me thinking about teaching myself someday.

After graduating school, I started down the science path with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and then pivoted to Masters in Teaching.

Not long after I started studying, I received an offer to play cricket overseas, so I put the degree on hold and spent six months playing semi-professionally across the UK, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, Poland, Spain and Portugal.

On reflection, it was these experiences and choices have led me to now feel ready to begin a career as a teacher.

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Your child’s story could look a bit like…

Aidan’s

I studied a bachelor of Science at uni and realised that wasn't the path I wanted to go down

I CHALLENGED MYSELF WITH OIL PAINTING So I studied a Bachelor of Music at the Melbourne Conservatorium

When I began at Trinity, I remember feeling like there were endless opportunities to sink my teeth into.

In the music studio, I nurtured a love for the viola, and in the art room, I was challenged to try my hand at oil painting - something that I’d always thought was too complex.

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Sometimes, the challenging experiences are the ones to lean into, as great things exist just outside the comfort zone.

In my later years of school, I was set on becoming an engineer.

I really enjoyed science and maths.

At university, I began studying a Bachelor of Science, but continued playing the viola in parallel with a Diploma in Music.

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Then Sydney Symphony Orchestra

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO WATCH AIDAN’S VIDEO & LEARN MORE: trinity.vic.edu.au/meetaidan

It took this experience for me to realise that the path I wanted to go down looked a little bit different.

So, I decided to change to a Bachelor of Music.

Now, I am a Viola Fellow with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

There are so many ways to express yourself and to contribute to society through music, which I find really invigorating.

And at a core level, I love how music makes people feel.

I think it was an accumulation of a vast set of opportunities that I had at Trinity that encouraged me to find and create my own path in and beyond school.

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Mike’s

I became interested in studying and practicing law through an elec tive called"Sleuth"

I joined the choir when I was in Year 4

I entered Trinity through the scholarship program it has with the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir.

Singing in the choir really enriched my spiritual and musical development and helped me become the person I am today.

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In Year 9, I became really interested in law through an elective called “Sleuth”. It inspired me to choose Legal, Commerce and Economics VCE subjects, and has resulted in me now pursuing a double degree in Law and Economics in Canberra.

I always try to give every opportunity my all — just like I did at Trinity.

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for our violin busking efforts for charities every Christmas

I’m now pursuing a double degree in Law and Economics My brother and i were recently awarded the City of Boroondara Young Citizen of the Year award

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO WATCH MIKE’S VIDEO & LEARN MORE: trinity.vic.edu.au/meetmike

While studying, I’ve been working at the Royal Australian Mint in the area of employment law and privacy. The work is really varied, and what makes it interesting is that my work leads to real-world outcomes. And to think that this was all inspired from a subject I did in Year 9 is crazy to me.

Trinity’s culture of service and giving back was something that really resonated with me. Every Christmas, even after graduating, my brother and I spend time together busking to raise money for local charities.

Service, community, and a commitment to always challenging myself are things I’m still cherishing at this early point in my career.

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