November 20

Year 7 Boys Cricket State Quarter Final

Greater Western Region

The team left early in the morning to play our first game at Victoria Park at 9am against Mount Rowan Secondary. The team played well, restricting Mount Rowan to a small total and passing them without losing a wicket. Our second game against Horsham Secondary College was also a victory, as we scored a large total in the first innings that Horsham were unable to chase. Our third and final match was a Pseudo-grand finale, with Trinity coming up against Emmanuel College. Emmanuel had also won both of their gams until that point, so it was expected to be a tough match. Trinity restricted Emmanuel to 51 runs, a fantastic bowling and fielding effort put in by everyone who had a chance. We were able to pass that score in 7 overs, with great batting efforts and some brilliant shots played. Standout batters on the day include Jarvis (Year 10) and Ollie (Year 10), with both batting through the whole innings against Mount Rowan and doing most of the work in the Game against Emmanuel, with Jed (Year 10) being the star with the ball.

State Quarter Finals

With the game scheduled for 12:30 pm, the team left early and got a sneak peek at the competition, as the victor of an earlier game became our opponents. At the end of the first match, Maribyrnong College emerged victorious, a sports college with a strong record. The boys put up a fight; however, Maribyrnong had a strong batting performance, finishing their 20 overs with 190 runs. An outstanding bowling performance sealed the deal, with Trinity being all out for 60 runs before 20 overs. Not the result we wanted, but against an impressive opponent, the boys could be proud of their efforts and making it through to the state finals is no small feat. Congratulations to the team; hopefully, we can improve even further next year.

Mrs Jane Hawker
Cricket Coach

They then travelled to Ballarat on Thursday, 6 November, and played two pool games. The first was against Monivae College, where they lost 51-43, and the second was against Emmanuel College, losing 67-26. They finished third in their pool and therefore did not go through to the finals. Tough pool to be in, but there were many very good patches of play from our boys, and they enjoyed the day, despite the results. Percy (Year 8), Moses (Year 8), and Jagger (Year 8) led the way for the day and were our standout performers, scoring most of our points throughout the day.

The team consisted of Campbell, Percy, Fred, Jagger, Moses, Riley, and Brock.

Mr Brian Menzies
Basketball Coach

Research has shown that students who study in regional areas are more likely to remain in those areas, with their place of origin and regional placements influencing their long-term career pathways. The enhanced scholarships are designed to retain talent and skills within dairy communities by strengthening pathways into study, work and regional careers.

The scholarships are named in honour of dairy leaders Neil Black, Shirley Harlock, Jakob Malmo, Bill Pyle and Doug Weir, whose dedication and leadership helped shape the industry.

Since 2008, Gardiner has invested more than $1.9 million in 82 scholarships, with over 70 per cent of past scholars choosing to remain in, and contribute to, dairy communities.

Applications are now open and close at 5:00 pm on Monday, 24 November 2025.

To apply, please send your application and supporting documents to scholarships@gardinerfoundation.com.au

For further information, please visit the Tertiary Scholarships - Gardiner Foundation .

Salt Creek Wind Farm

The Salt Creek Wind Farm Scholarship supports local students from our region who plan to attend university next year.  The Salt Creek Scholarship is to assist specifically with accommodation costs payable to the college accommodation.

In recognition of the importance of education in our local community, the Salt Creek Wind Farm has established an annual $30,000 scholarship for a deserving local student who can illustrate how the scholarship will benefit them. The primary goal is to help students who might not otherwise be able to manage tertiary study due to the costs involved in living away from home and supporting themselves near their place of study.

Selection is based on personal qualities, demonstrated leadership, and academic ability. The process happens in two stages. All applicants will be notified by email in early January, and shortlisted students will be invited to attend an interview via Zoom between January 5th and 9th.

It’s open to students living in or attending school within the Colac Otway Shire who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be first-time tertiary students who have completed their final school year within the last five years. To be eligible, shortlisted students must have received a university offer and proof of accommodation by January 16th.

Applications are open and close at 5pm on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. The final scholarship recipient will be announced on January 19, 2026.

Students can apply online at saltcreekscholarship.com.au by submitting a short personal statement and a reference from a teacher or community member. The successful scholar will also agree to share updates on their studies and career journey to help inspire future applicants.

Further information can be found at Salt Creek .

Mrs Julie Demasi
Careers Officer & VET Coordinator

These changes aim to create a safer, more balanced digital environment by shifting responsibility back onto social media platforms to verify user ages and reduce exposure to harmful content. For many families, this is a welcome and long-awaited move that recognises mounting evidence linking early social media use with anxiety, poor sleep, body image concerns and reduced wellbeing.

While regulation is an important milestone, it cannot replace the guidance of parents. Families continue to play a vital role in helping children navigate the online world with awareness and confidence. This is an opportunity to review technology use at home, set healthy boundaries and start open conversations about digital behaviour. By understanding what these new regulations mean and why they matter, parents and caregivers can feel empowered to support their children's online safety and wellbeing through this period of change.

To stay informed about how these laws will work in practice, visit the https://tcc.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-new-social-media-regulationswhat-you-need-know

E-scooters are now permanently legalised in Victoria, which means you can ride a hire scheme or privately owned e-scooter under strict rules, with penalties applied for e-scooter riders who breach the rules. Senior Constable Dee Kuchenmeister says, “Our priority is to ensure the roads and footpaths remain safe for all road users- the rules are there to keep both riders and other road users safe.”

The main points we ask parents to consider are that riders MUST be 16 years or older to ride an E-scooter on a Victorian road legally. If their child does have an E-scooter, they should take the time to educate their child on the current road rules and appropriate behaviour when out in our community.  Senior Constable Kuchenmeister says, “Victoria Police remain committed to enforcing e-scooter rules to ensure our roads and footpaths are safe spaces for everyone.”

E-scooter riders MUST

E-scooter riders CANNOT

Additional quotes attributable to Senior Constable Dee Kuchenmeister:

“E-scooter rules exist for a reason, to protect riders, pedestrians, and all road users. Safety is always our priority.”
“Police will be actively monitoring e-scooter use and won’t tolerate reckless riding that puts others in harm’s way.”
“We aim to educate riders wherever possible, but for serious breaches or blatant rule-breaking, fines will be issued.”

Senior Constable Steph Ward
Colac Community Engagement | Victoria Police