Newsletter

The 15 Year 11 students were selected for their positions with a thorough process that takes into account their commitment to the Trinity Difference and celebrates their outstanding service.

The special event commenced with a tribute to the rich heritage of Trinity College and the servant leadership that is at the heart of our mission and values.

Father Michael blessed the badges of leadership before the outgoing captains presented them to their 2025 counterparts.

Principal Mr Paul Clohesy spoke of the attributes of leadership, asking next year’s leaders to promise that they will reflect the spirit of Catherine McAuley and Edmund Rice in serving others through hospitality, mercy, justice and compassion for all.

The 2024 College Captains, Paige and Brady, then addressed the student body for the final time before our newly appointed Captains, Olivia and Kane, were invited to the lectern to formally commence their leadership roles.

Parents, staff, special guests and the 2024 and 2025 leaders were then invited to a morning tea to celebrate the occasion and provide an opportunity for guests to get to know the new captains.

Congratulations to 2025 College Captains Kane and Olivia, and to our Vice Captains Oscar and Jen. Congratulations also to the incoming College Prefects Henry, Charlie, Caitlin, Lily and Bailee; the eight House Captains Toby and Sienna in MacKillop, Jack and Taya for McAuley, Johnny and Bridie for Rice, and Jed and Lily in Glowrey, and our Performing Arts Captains Logan and Bridget.

BRIDGE School Partnerships is an innovative education program that establishes relationships between Australian and Indonesian school communities.

We are excited to announce that our sister school is MAN 11 (MAN – Madrasah Aliyah Negeri – translates as a ‘State Higher Place of Learning’), an Islamic senior high school for Years 10, 11 and 12 in South Jakarta. The school opened in 1997 and has 690 students with programs in Maths, Sciences, Humanities and Religion.  There is also a language lab and a number of computer labs.

The BRIDGE program offers a sustainable partnership that aims to improve educational outcomes and positive attitudes towards our international neighbours.

Students from both countries benefit by improving their language proficiency and cultural awareness through video conferences. These exchanges also promote open-mindedness and appreciation for diversity.

During November, Bapak Indra Cahya Firdaus and Ibu Nurjannah will be visiting Trinity College Colac and participating in classes.  We look forward to meeting them in person and making them very welcome!

Bu De Silva

Trinity College Colac is once again conducting our annual major raffle and we are seeking your support.

The proceeds from our community raffle goes towards our Bursary program that provides an avenue for families in need to seek support for the full or partial costs of an education at Trinity College Colac.

Our school has a heritage that dates back to 1888 when the Sisters of Mercy ventured to Colac and opened St Joseph’s College. In 1979, the Sisters moved their students and learning to the Christian Brothers’ boys’
school on Pound Road and the two Colleges were officially amalgamated. Since then, Trinity College has provided generations of local families with excellence in education that has allowed our graduates to go out
and make a difference in our town, our nation and our world. Inspired by  our founders, we continue to honour their commitment to offering education to families in need, continuing a great tradition that is at the heart of our College’s community values.

Celebrating community is what this raffle is all about! We are grateful for the support from the businesses who donated and contributed to our amazing prizes, and we are excited to announce the winners and witness their joy in receiving a special Christmas surprise! It could be you!

You could also win the Early Bird prize of a 2025 $1,000 school fees voucher if you purchase 15 tickets for $100 by 1 November. Your ticket goes back in the barrel for the big draw on 23 November, so make sure you check
out the terms on the website to be in the running.

To purchase tickets, click on the image below or scan the QR code. Good luck!

Our Year 8 girls had a fantastic game, snatching several wickets and batting well. Their enthusiasm and support for each other reflected the final score of TCC 156 to CSC 82.

Their Year 7 counterparts had a nail-biting match against some strong bowling and batting from CSC but the exciting finish had Trinity taking it home by only seven runs.

The Year 7 boys’ team had a lot of fun on the pitch, finishing the day with a very respectable 86 to 55. And then the Year 8 boys topped off the string of wins with TCC on 4/120 defeating CSC 7/76. Top scorers were Seb (30 runs), Will (22 runs) and Sam (20 runs). Wickets were shared with six bowlers picking up a wicket.

Congratulations to all of our cricketers for their commitment to achieving their best.

Five of our students were presented with a blue ribbon and will be going through to the state competition in their events.

Trinity results:

It was also an extremely successful day for the relay teams with Isla, Jess, Emmy and Tahneila  in the U15 girls placing third.

The U14 boys’ relay team had placed fourth but, due to a disqualification, the Trinity boys ended up placing third. Their team included Rory, Ingemar, Matthew and Ryder.

The U16 boys’ relay team of Ashton, Blake, Lewis and Lachlan also came third.

The U17 boys had a really good run, with Jack, Toby, Oscar and Ryan placing first in the relay.

Students that placed first in their events will be heading to state finals. Congratulations to Jack, Toby, Oscar, Ryan and Jess.

Our Trinity players won all their games and are excited to proceed through to the next round in the competition, but it was their kindness and patience that received the most praise from the opposition. Our students were generous with their tennis knowledge and assisted inexperienced players with the finer points of the game, making new friends and ensuring everybody had an enjoyable day.

Students with unreported damage to the College computer must contact the ICT department as soon as possible to avoid delays. As stated in the College Computer Loan Agreement, any damage requiring repair/replacement or intentional graffiti to computers will incur an excess charge.

Key dates for computer return and collection for each year level:

If you are still yet to consent to the available vaccines for your child in the following years, please follow the appropriate link below:

Year 7 https://portal.cirv.vic.gov.au//PrivacyCollection/?id=e744af3a-692f-ef11-840a-000d3a796851&Year7

- Boostrix – diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough)

- Gardasil – Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Year 10 https://portal.cirv.vic.gov.au//PrivacyCollection/?id=eb8e3039-692f-ef11-840a-000d3a796506&Year10

- Meningococcal ACWY

If you have any queries regarding this program, please contact Barbara Pain, Colac Otway Shire Health Protection Department (03) 5232 9429 inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au .

Please be advised that bikes/scooters and helmets should be locked at all times and the school will take no responsibility for any loss or damage incurred.

The fencing surrounding the bicycle racks is scheduled to be removed in the future due to safety concerns but we wish to make sure that students are securing their bikes/scooters and helmets with a lock and chain before we take this action.

Please make sure your student is provided with a chain and lock if they plan to ride to school.

Mr David Testa
Business Manager

The sessions will take place on Friday 8 November and Wednesday 13 November at 10.30am in the Boardroom at Trinity College. You can indicate your attendance here .

If you are unable to attend but would still like to contribute your thoughts and ideas, please feel free to reach out to us via email principal@tcc.vic.edu.au or schedule an appointment with Jenny Barake (Executive Assistant) on 5233 9252. We appreciate your engagement and input.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school community. We look forward to reconnecting with you and working together to build an even brighter future for our students.

Keeping things in perspective for students and parents alike, can help prevent everyone getting overwhelmed. Although this final year is important, it will not be the most important year of your child’s life.

There are many strategies that students can implement to help themselves. Parents can provide support, not only emotionally, but also practically by keeping their child well-nourished and encouraging physical activity.

In this special report, parents will find useful tips to support their child during this often stressful time.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact Trinity School Wellbeing Department for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report:
https://tcc.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/year-12-exam-stress-special-report

Specific Strategies