This year, we encourage all students to aim for continuous improvement in their learning. Growth looks different for every learner, but our shared goal is for students to challenge themselves, take pride in their efforts, and strive to meet high expectations both academically and personally.

Clear expectations and shared understanding are essential in building strong partnerships between school and home. When students, families, and teachers are aligned, students are best placed to engage confidently and take ownership of their learning.

For students undertaking VCE, all families must understand the program's requirements, including assessment expectations, study habits, and the importance of completing homework regularly and consistently.

Homework plays a vital role in reinforcing learning, developing independent study skills, and preparing students for future pathways. VCE teachers will focus on 'Evidence of Learning Tasks' to ensure our students achieve Satisfactory results, supported by suitable evidence, within a manageable timeframe.

Information for Year Levels:

Year 12 Information Session: Wednesday 11 February 6pm

Year 7 information: Monday 16 February 6pm

Information for students in Years 8 to 11 will be shared with families via PAM resources and the college website, while Year 7 and Year 12 families attend information evenings. These sessions will outline learning expectations, course requirements, and key routines that support student success. All information will be available on PAM for further reference.

We look forward to working closely with our students and families throughout the year, and thank you for your ongoing support as we strive for a successful and rewarding year ahead.

Mrs Karen A Hart
Director of Learning (Years 10-12)

Homework plays a vital role in reinforcing classroom learning and is most effective when supported through a strong partnership between the school and families to support student success.

This year, we will send electronic letters home via PAM when students do not submit homework by the due date. For students in Years 10-12, not submitting homework by the due date will also result in a Wednesday lunchtime catch-up detention to complete and submit the homework.

Therefore, please work with your child to ensure homework is submitted on time.

Mr Luke Featherston
Learning Leader

Our college’s 2026 theme - 'In Unity We Grow' - was a focal point of the masses, and was illustrated through the prayers and reading, which included the Parable of the Lost Sheep from the Gospel of Matthew. Father Andrew explored this idea further in his homily, emphasising to the students, "never leave anyone behind."

2026 Senior School Immersion - Tanzania

We are excited to announce that our Tanzania Immersion will be returning in 2026. It last ran in 2019 as a Year 12 alternative to 'Schoolies' . This year, the program has been offered to Year 11 and Year 12 students as a senior school immersion.

More information on fundraising initiatives will be released as the year progresses. Still, for now, we are delighted to share that a number of our senior students will have the opportunity to participate in a meaningful immersion in the city of Arusha (Northern Tanzania) at the School of St Jude and Edmund Rice Sinon Secondary School in November and December this year.

An evening with Gemma Sisia OAM, founder of the School of St Jude (Tanzania)

Along with the return of our Tanzania Immersion, Trinity is also hosting Gemma Sisia, founder of the School of St Jude, for a special community event on Thursday, 19 February.

Gemma will be sharing the story of how a young woman from rural NSW went on to found a school that offers a liberating education to the poorest and brightest children in Arusha, providing them with opportunities for a future that would not otherwise be possible. Gemma will also be joined by one of her graduates, Faith Samwel, who will share her own story of how her life was transformed through the education provided by St Jude's.

For more information, or if you’d like to attend, please book your ticket here .

Mr Daniel Rodway
Director of Catholic Identity & Culture

Wearing our formal uniform fosters a sense of equality and belonging and reflects the high expectations and values of our school community. It promotes a positive learning environment and maintains the professionalism we expect during the school day. For these reasons, a formal uniform is required unless students have a scheduled sport class. We ask for your support in ensuring uniform expectations are met. Please note that black socks are not permitted, and jewellery is limited to earrings, one ring, one bracelet and a necklace. Nose and eyebrow piercings are not allowed. Full uniform requirements are available on our website, and the Head of Students or Director of Wellbeing are always happy to assist with any questions.

Attendance is vital to every student’s success, and we encourage all families to prioritise consistent, daily attendance. Being present each day helps students stay connected, engaged, and confident in their learning. This includes attending our key College events, such as swimming sports, which are important opportunities for building school spirit, belonging, and community pride. We appreciate your support in ensuring students arrive on time and participate fully in all aspects of school life.

We are pleased to introduce Mrs Victoria (Vicki) Dambo as our Head of Students for 2026. Vicki works closely with the Year Level Coordinators to support student engagement and behaviour throughout the school day. We encourage all families to familiarise themselves with our Code of Conduct , which outlines the expectations, rules and responsibilities that guide our community and reflect our school values.

We are also excited to be introducing Wellio to our Year 7–10 students this year. This platform will be used in Pastoral Care/iLEAP lessons to help strengthen students’ wellbeing, resilience, and confidence. If you have any questions about Wellio, please reach out to your child’s Year Level Coordinator or the Director of Wellbeing.

In addition, we encourage families to use the SchoolTV platform, an important resource we promote to support students' well-being and engagement. Featuring expert insights from Dr Michael Carr-Gregg and others, SchoolTV provides up-to-date guidance on topics such as transition, positive parenting, and supporting adolescent mental health. The platform can be accessed through our school website.

Finally, we are delighted to introduce our 2026 wellbeing practitioner team: Sarah Weiss, Matt Millen, Emma Mezzatesta, and Debbie McIntyre. We look forward to working alongside you throughout the year to support the wellbeing and growth of every student.

The wellbeing team is looking forward to supporting students and their families throughout the 2026 school year. We are excited to be running several evidence-based small groups, including Peaceful Teens and Tuning into Teens. Further information will be sent directly to families via email.

If you have any concerns about your young person, we encourage you to reach out early for a confidential discussion via email at wellbeing@tcc.vic.edu.au or by phone at 5233 9200.

Mrs Natalie Holt
Director of Wellbeing

As announced late last year, Matilda Salmon has been named the College Dux for 2025. With an impressive ATAR score of 95.1, she has demonstrated that with dedication and commitment, outstanding results are within reach. This award, sponsored by Vista Financial Group, includes a $300 financial incentive, presented by the CEO of Vista Financial Group and our School Advisory Committee Chairperson, Mrs Kate Borch.

The VCE VM Excellence Award recipient, Thomas Pipps, was acknowledged for his outstanding achievement. The Rotary Club of Colac sponsors this award in conjunction with Trinity College and presents a $300 cheque.

Subject Excellence Awards

The Subject Excellence Awards recognise students who demonstrate outstanding performance in a subject across all classes. Recipients demonstrate strong knowledge and skills, a strong commitment to their studies, positive participation, and very high assessment results.

The first category highlights the subjects in Units 3 and 4. Many Year 11 students completed these Year 12-level subjects, and those who earned an Academic Award are especially commendable, as their results surpassed those of the Year 12 students in the same subjects.

The Unit 3/4 Subject Excellence Awards were presented to Marissa (Year 11) for Art & Creative Practice, Neve (Year 11) for Art Making & Exhibiting, Ned (Year 11) for Mathematical Methods, and Thomas (Year 11) for Systems Engineering.

Many of our students begin their VCE program in Year 10 through accelerated study of Units 1 and 2. Some of our Year 10 students performed exceptionally well in these VCE subjects and have been awarded the Subject Excellence Award, ahead of Year 11 students studying the same units.

The Units 1/2 Subject Excellence Awards were presented to Lilli (Year 10) for General Mathematics, Samuel (Year 10) for History, Emika (Year 10) for Legal Studies, and Lily (Year 10) for Psychology.

Each year level was represented by a deserving student who was recognised with the Trinity Difference Award. This award is the highest honour at each year level. It is presented to the student who earns the most Knowledge, Character, and Skill Awards, along with other special recognitions throughout the year. This student best represents the qualities of a Trinity person, demonstrating courage, resilience, spirituality, compassion, gratitude, respect, a strong commitment to learning, and the character and skills to make a positive difference. Congratulations to Charly Flaxman (Year 12), Ned (Year 11), Kieley (Year 10), Charli (Year 9), Olivia (Year 8), and joint winners Nash and Max (Year 7).

The celebration of personal excellence continued with a speech from our guest speaker, past student and 2020 College Captain, Taylah Hassett, before our special visitors joined staff for morning tea. Thank you to our remarkable graduates, guests, and students for showcasing the Trinity difference and inspiring everyone to give their best this year.

That evening, students embarked on a guided night walk with Matt from Kangaroobie, learning about the stars above and sharing a few ghost stories along the way—the perfect way to end a big first day.

Thursday was packed with action and teamwork as students rotated through their first group activities. From tackling the obstacle course and testing their resilience in Survivor, to challenging themselves in Life & Death, GOS, participating in the farm tour, and the ever-popular canoeing, there was something for everyone. That night, students were joined by our Year 12 Leaders for dinner and a range of fun activities, providing great opportunities for connection, leadership, and plenty of laughs.

Friday morning began with packing and cleaning before students completed their final two activities. The bus ride home was noticeably quieter than the journey there, with many very tired (but happy) students and staff catching up on some well-earned rest.

Upon returning to school, many students were warmly welcomed by their families and were excited to share stories from their first Trinity Camp.

A big thank you to all staff who generously gave their time and energy to make the camp such a success. Our students represented themselves and the College wonderfully and should be congratulated on completing their very first Year 7 Camp.

Ms Jessica Van den Eynde
Year Level Coordinator: Year 7