Paving the path to graduation and beyond

Susan Hill Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School

Every student's path through Trinity is unique, which is something that we take great pride in celebrating in the Senior School.

When students begin in the Senior School in Year 7, they are inducted at St Paul’s Cathedral. This is also where our Year 12 students mark the end of their schooling some six years later when they reflect and acknowledge those who have supported them as they transition to their next chapter of life.

By focusing on individual pathways during their time here, we want our students to feel valued and supported in achieving their full potential. From the outset, the focus is on a curriculum that develops enthusiastic learners who embrace the Trinity culture and community. As they continue their studies, students begin to target their learning through the elective program and then defining their pathways towards their VCE studies.

Through the choice and agency they have in their studies, we also acknowledge to our students that every individual has different strengths, interests, and backgrounds. It is important that Trinity students feel they can focus on their strengths as well as being challenged in other areas. I believe that one of the greatest strengths of Trinity is that we provide opportunities for students to pursue their passions in a safe environment both in and out of the classroom, whether that be in the arts, sport or special areas of interest.

I am in a very privileged position where I am inspired and amazed each day when seeing our students in action, from their first day of Year 7 all the way through to their Year 12 graduation. While there will undoubtedly be challenges along the way, my overwhelming feeling is a sense of pride in the way students aim to do their best.

Trinity’s sense of community makes it a unique place to work, and I also believe this allows our students to excel; students find their "place" within the Trinity community and this provides them a level of confidence that they use to develop their skills and values that will be with them for life.

Whichever path our students choose to take from Year 7 to Year 12 and beyond, we are proud to walk alongside them on their unique Trinity journey.