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Continuing to build momentum across the OTGA

from The Trinity Grammarian - April 2023

from The Trinity Grammarian - April 2023, page 27

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The Trinity community is like no other, meaning it can be hard to give an insight to those outside our community. It’s striking how the same values system can continue to be adopted over multiple generations of students, even as education programs evolve.

My two brothers and I were lucky enough to attend Trinity, being the first generation of our family to attend the school. There were two years where my parents had a considerable Saturday sport challenge: supporting my two brothers and I, all playing a different ‘football’ code, all at different locations.

I was always keen to take advantage of the amazing activities and programs Trinity had to offer (sometimes at the expense of my study!). While I may have forgotten trigonometry, it is the life lessons learnt on the sporting field, the outdoor education program and leadership initiatives that will stay with me for life. It was very rewarding to be given the opportunity to refine the leadership skills of Year 10 students who would ultimately become camp leaders for Year 7 students.

I am very much looking forward to expanding my involvement with the school as the new President of the OTGA. I always wanted to give back to the school that has done so much for me, especially as I realise the value of a unique Trinity education.

This year, we will continue to build momentum around our four key focus areas for the OTGA: connections, clubs, careers and community. I would like to help ensure that future generations have access to a Trinity education; this is something that is important to me.

After a hiatus due to COVID, later this year we will be looking to relaunch OTGA events (details to come!). As we get closer to the winter season, I would like to provide an open invitation to pop into Bulleen and support our OTG Football, Soccer and Hockey clubs.

We strongly encourage all past students to sign up to OTGO. This new social media platform allows OTGs to connect or re-connect with those who may have dropped off the radar.

It is also timely to take the opportunity to thank James Brown (OTG 1992) for all that he has done for the OTGA. Under his leadership, the Association tackled the challenges of COVID and came out the other side, we hope stronger and ready to thrive.

I would also like to acknowledge Eddie Gibbons (1994) and Miles Beamish (1988) who recently retired from the Committee. Miles and Eddie have been involved with the OTGA over many years and their service to the community has been highly valued and most appreciated.

I look forward to connecting with many of you at a social function, at Bulleen or maybe even on the slopes at Hotham. In the meantime, if you would like to reach out, please do so via otg@trinity.vic.edu.au

Reunions

Geelong Gathering

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Late 2022, Principal Adrian Farrer and members of the Community Engagement Office joined Old Trinity Grammarians living in Geelong at The Sawyers Arms Hotel. It was a terrific occasion for members of the Bellarine Old Trinity community to catch up and meet others living in the area over an informal meal.

We were excited to be back down the Peninsula in 2022 for a lunch at The Epicurean in Red Hill in October. We had a great group of OTGs, some who had lived in the area for many years and other who were new to the region. Thanks also to David Constantinou (OTG 2002) who represented the OTGA at this event.