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The Year 10 Chemical Connection class have been busy planning their Independent Investigations, designing and performing an experiment to investigate how one factor affects the rate of a chemical reaction. Students were met with varying degrees of success (an important lesson to learn early on in Science) and are currently analysing their data and writing up their practical reports.

Jess Driscoll
Learning Area Leader: Science

The program ran from Monday 25 August to Friday 29 August, offering students a unique chance to step outside the classroom and engage in real-world learning. Throughout the week, students worked closely with their host employers and Trinity College-based facilitators to explore a genuine business issue identified by the company. Using the tools and strategies provided by the Mindshop Excellence framework, students collaborated to develop and present practical solutions.

This experience is designed to build critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills, and we are proud of the way our students embraced the challenge with enthusiasm and professionalism.

We extend our sincere thanks to AKD Colac, Minerva Foods, and Spence Construction for generously providing this opportunity and supporting our students’ growth and development.

Congratulations to all students who were nominated and participated—your commitment and creativity were outstanding, and we look forward to seeing how this experience shapes your future learning and career pathways.

Tom’s experience was nothing short of extraordinary. Competing against some of the best young athletes in the world, Tom and his teammates in the Junior K4 crew exceeded expectations, finishing 16th in the world and 7th in the B final, going two seconds faster than their goal time. This is a phenomenal result and a testament to the hard work, discipline, and determination that Tom has demonstrated throughout his sporting journey.

Beyond the competition, Tom shared that some of the trip's highlights included racing against elite international competitors, learning from an Olympic silver medallist, and forming new friendships with fellow athletes. He also spoke about the incredible support he received from the coaching staff, both during the training camp in Adelaide and while overseas with the Australian team.

Tom’s achievement is an excellent example of what can be accomplished through dedication and passion. His story is an inspiration to all of us at Trinity, reminding us of the value of perseverance and the joy that comes from pursuing excellence.

Congratulations, Tom, we are so proud of you!

On the final day, there are two pools of teams per age group. At the end of the round-robin format, finals are played between the top two teams from each pool in crossover semi-finals. A grand final is then played between the winners of the two semi-finals. The winner of the grand final is crowned the State Champions of the Victorian Schools Netball Championships. This year, Trinity sent seven netball teams to compete in this competition. On Tuesday 5 August, our senior sides, 8A, 8B, and Inter B, travelled to the State Netball Hockey Centre to compete. On Thursday 7 August, our Inter A, 7A, and 7B teams made the journey.

Tuesday 5 August

Seniors

The Senior team was scheduled to play six games and a bye across the day. They started strongly against St Paul's Anglican in round 1, with a convincing 19-5 win. Round 2, Carey Baptist was a much higher standard game, with Carey relying heavily on a very tall shooter to score well in the first half, resulting in a comfortable lead going into the second half. The Trinity girls responded in the second half, decreasing the margin, but with only 7-minute halves, the difference was just too significant, and Carey won 16-10. Trinity bounced back nicely with large winning margins in their remaining four rounds. They defeated St Francis Xavier 21-3, Beaconhills 23-10, Lowanna 17-8 and McKinnon Secondary College 20-3. They produced strong netball throughout the day; however, the loss to Carey Baptist placed Carey on top of the ladder, so the Trinity team did not progress through to the final’s day. Although they do not progress the level of netball, they displayed that they are in an excellent position going into the State Finals of the School Sport Victoria competition next month.

Team members: Tessah, Georgia, Remy, Liv, Kiara, Poppy, Mia, and Rylee.

8A

The Year 8 team had another fantastic tournament. They are a very versatile team, with all girls having the ability to play in multiple positions, giving us a distinct advantage when it comes to match-ups with the opposition teams. They played some excellent netball as a team and were rewarded for their efforts.

They played seven games throughout the day. It is not unusual to have a shaky start in these round-robin tournaments, where everyone is excited and a bit nervous, and with only two 7-minute halves, three turnovers can be tough to come back from. Our girls managed to keep their composure winning their first game against Catholic Ladies College Yellow 14-9, from here they didn't look back defeating Catholic Ladies College Navy 12-8, McKinnon Secondary College 14-1, Kilbreda College Red 14-8, Wesley College Yellow 13 –6, Sacre Coeur 17-4 and Ave Maria College 16 – 6. They advance to the Netball Victoria State Finals, to be played on Tuesday 9 September, at the State Netball Centre. Congratulations!

Team members: Stella, Scarlett, Livi, Ebony, Astin, Lila, Georgia, Indi, and Freya.

8B

The Year 8B team had a big day of netball, playing a total of 8 games. The girls were up against it from the start, with a couple of players unavailable for the tournament, which meant some players had to play out of their usual positions. This also made it difficult for the girls to implement systems that we had practised during training. All of that aside, the girls represented the school well. They came away with a couple of wins against Catholic Ladies College and Beaconhills College Berwick and lost by the smallest of margins to Mt Alexander College, going down 10-11. They had another close one against Wesley College, losing that match 11-15. Their last game of the day was against the top of the ladder, St Paul’s Anglican Grammar. The girls did well, staying equal with them until halftime, giving St Paul’s a bit of a scare as they needed to win to stay atop the ladder. They played some excellent patches of netball across the day, their full court defence at times making it very difficult for their opposition to score off a turnover, and they continued to work hard all day.

Team Members: Ava, Charli (absent), Claudia, Indiana (absent), Kitty, Layla, Matilda, Matilda, Olivia, Olivia, and Gemma.

Thursday 7 August

7A

Trinity’s Year 7A team played in 7 games in the Junior division, competing against Year 7 and 8 netballers from around the state. They were thrown into the day in a high-standard game against Avila, with the lead changing constantly throughout the game. It was 1 goal the difference following the centre passes for the final minutes of the game, and unfortunately, the Trinity girls were 1 goal down at the final siren. The girls were disappointed and motivated to play even better netball, and they did not leave anything to chance in the second round, beating Our Lady of Mercy 11-8. Their netball skills and connections on the court got even stronger over the next two rounds, with the team producing excellent netball to beat Geelong Grammar 16-11 and Bentleigh Secondary College 13-3. This moved them into second position on the ladder just before they faced the top-placed side, St Ignatius, a team of more experienced Year 8 girls. This Round 5 game showcased some exceptional netball from both sides, but the Trinity team demonstrated incredible control and a desire to win, which enabled them to intercept the ball all over the court and score effectively. Trinity earned a 14-11 win, moving them to equal the top of the ladder in a 3-way tie with St Ignatius and Avila. With two rounds to go, continuing to win and win well for percentage was the focus, and the year 7s handled the pressure perfectly. They went on to beat Hallam Secondary College 20-2 and Firbank Grammar 12-7 with clean, fast-paced netball. Trinity finished in a tie for the top spot at the end of the rounds, but unfortunately, Avila ended the day with a higher percentage, resulting in them advancing to the State Finals. The skill, control, and maturity of our Year 7A team were awe-inspiring, and we are excited about what this team can achieve in the future.

Team members: Norah, Alexis, Tahlia, Sophie, Milly, Ruby, Winnie, Jayla, Milli, and Natalie.

Intermediate A

Our Intermediate Girls A team delivered an outstanding performance in their latest tournament, securing consistent wins and qualifying for the Netball Victoria State Finals. The team showcased exceptional netball, applying relentless defensive pressure that created countless opportunities for our attackers. Every turnover was converted into scoreboard pressure, and our continual rotations highlighted the depth of talent and adaptability within the group.

Across the day, the girls triumphed over Geelong Grammar, Maribyrnong Sports Academy, Chairo Christian School, St Ignatius, and Horsham. It is an absolute pleasure to coach this group, and we can’t wait to see them take on the challenge of the State Finals!

Team members: Emmy, Izzy, Stella, Jess, Izzy, Georgia, Remi, Harmony, Molly, and Ashlyn.

Mrs Rachael Randall
Netball Coach

Monday 1 September

SSV State Netball Championships Years 9 and 10 Boys

Friday 5 September

Netball Victoria State Championship Year 8 Girls

Monday 8 September

SSV State Championship Years 11 and 12 Girls

Tuesday 9 September

Netball Victoria State Championship Years 7 and 8 Girls

Wednesday 10 September

Netball Victoria State Championship Years 9 and 10 Girls