Trinity Catholic College Goulburn

Faith | Strength | Unity

Touchstone
MAY 2017
IN THIS
ISSUE
FROM OUR ACTING PRINCIPAL
YEAR 7 & 9 NAPLAN
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
GOING BEYOND
CHECK MATE
GETTING ON BOARD
CAPTAINS CORNER
SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
RICE FEAST DAY
OUTDOOR RECREATION CAMP
QUARRY VISIT
TAKING UP OPPORTUNTIES
DINNER WITH HON. PRU GOWARD
UNCANNY LANDSCAPES
HITTING THE COURTS
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
FOUNDATION FUNDER
INTERHOUSE CUP
BILL TURNER TROPHY
HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS
RUGBY SUCCESS

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FROM OUR
ACTING PRINCIPAL
appreciate the intrinsic worth of who they are, to value
diversity and treat each other with dignity, respect and
appreciate difference.

Our College seeks to work in active partnership with our

families because we recognise that parents and carers are
Recently, there has been much conjecture In a world that is characterised by change the first educators of their children.
in the media about the role of education and challenge, Trinity and other Catholic
in our community. Catholic education schools seek to instil students with faith, We also recognise that parents are advocates for their
has been committed for many centuries values, knowledge and hope to guide children and in doing so, we welcome them into our
to educate individuals from a faith and support them throughout their lives. community as formative influences in the lives of our students.
perspective that enables them to draw Trinity offers a holistic education that goes
on Catholic values while simultaneously beyond a high-expectations curriculum. I believe that parents have a right to determine where they
education for living in the world. Catholic want to send their children. At this critical time, we stand fast
schools form an integral part of the Church Our emphasis on the pastoral and in recognising that Catholic schools make a difference.
and are Christ-centred communities based well-being concerns for our students
on Gospel values. emphasises respect for self and others. Mrs Tanya Appleby
Our motto celebrates the understanding Acting Principal
A Catholic education such as that that together we are stronger than
provided at Trinity, strives to make a when we stand alone. A values and
difference in the lives of students and in the faith approach to learning underpins a
wider community by challenging young Catholic world-view and the study of
people, through God, to find meaning and Religious Education forms an integral part
value in their lives and reach their potential of life of the College and empowers our
as compassionate, contributing, ethical students to develop a social conscience.
and responsible members of society who
are informed about the world, inclusive of In choosing to be a member of our
others, compassionate and just. community, emphasis is placed on the
personal, social and ethical development
Catholic leaders and teachers are of the individual. This holistic approach to
explicitly and implicitly called on to education provides a strong foundation
predicate opportunities for those in their for life encompassing the spiritually,
community to commit themselves to socially, emotionally, physically and
expressions of, and witness of faith. This academic. Shaping the identity of our
is imbued with a deep responsibility that young people requires care, skill and
requires Catholic leaders and teachers to agility to understand that every face
act ethically, collaboratively and provide has a place within our community. Our
transformative experiences for members in objective as teachers at Trinity is to come
their community. This is achieved at Trinity to know every face.
in multiple ways, such as through the Social
Justice Ministry Group, values-focused In doing so, we are a welcoming, inclusive
leadership programs and a valued- and connected community. Our College
informed curriculum. seeks to provide a safe, nurturing and
caring environment which encourages
Trinity seeks to develop in students, our young people to grow in their self-
communal respect and to espouse values efficacy because they know that they are
which unite society and to promote valued and they appreciate that they
citizenship infused by a commitment to can contribute to our community. Our
social justice. teachers encourage students to

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 YEAR 7 & 9
NAPLAN
Trinity students in Year 7 and 9 sat the your HSC exams regardless of your NAPLAN
annual NAPLAN tests in reading, writing results. You have three more years of
and numeracy on May 9-11. For Year learning, and many more opportunities to Students are going to need adequate reading, writing and
9 students in NSW, this was the first of a reach the standard by the HSC. numeracy skills to make sure they can do things like compare
number of opportunities they will have discounted goods, write a job application and follow written
to demonstrate the new HSC minimum NESA modelling suggests the majority of instructions to operate equipment safely.
standard for 2020. Year 9 students will pre-qualify for the HSC
minimum standard in at least one of the The new online literacy and numeracy tests will be available from
Some advanced Year 9s will achieve three areas via the upcoming NAPLAN 2018 following a pilot planned for later this year. Teachers will work
a Band 8 result in one or more of their tests, and that the vast majority will with students to decide when they are ready to attempt each test
reading, writing and numeracy tests this demonstrate the HSC minimum standard in and once each test is passed it will not have to be sat again.
week. This is a fantastic result and shows all three areas by Year 12.
they are already at the minimum standard The HSC minimum standard is part of the NSW Governments
we expect for the HSC in one or more NESA understands that students learn at Stronger HSC Standards announced in 2016.
areas said NSW Education Standards different rates and we expect that the
Authority (NESA) CEO David de Carvalho. majority of students will be sitting at least Stronger HSC Standards. NSW Education Standards Authority.
one of the short, online reading, writing 2017. Web. http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/
portal/nesa/about/initiatives/stronger-hsc-standards
But I want to assure all Year 9 students and numeracy tests in Years 10, 11 or 12,
that you will have the opportunity to sit Mr de Carvalho said.

From 2020, students in NSW must meet the

minimum standard of literacy and numeracy
to be eligible for the HSC credential.
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HIGH SCHOOL
MUSICAL
By Eleesha Harvey (Y10)
But judging by the sheer scale of the au-
On the 18th-20th May, Trinity Catholic dience, the intense rehearsing really paid
College Goulburn put on a production of off! We sold out of tickets, and when extra
Disneys classic teen movie High School seats were added, sold out again! As well
Musical. Being one of Disneys best known as the immense success rate in the audi-
musicals with one of the most recognisable ence and general public, the actual qual-
soundtracks, it was bound to be a hit! As ity of the shows seemed to improve every
soon as auditions were announced, and night! The lighting, sound, crew and effects
students all found out what it was for, were fantastic and really added a profes-
the halls were buzzing with excitement. sional touch to the whole production, and
After the initial auditioning process, the band were absolutely outstanding! The
rehearsals were scheduled for almost half whole experience may have been a whirl-
of the weeks lunchtimes for leads, and wind and a half, with super fast changes
about two or three a week for chorus and tip toeing around backstage in heels,
and dancers. On top of this, we had a but I would do it all over a million times, if
company rehearsal on Tuesday afternoons, it meant reuniting with all of the wonderful
as well as a Sunday rehearsal that lasted friends Ive made!
from 11am 3pm. We continued this
regime from the start of Term 1 (February) So for the last time, this is Sharpay Evans,
right up until the performances! signing off!

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GOING
BEYOND
Winter School is a program specifically for
Indigenous students in Years 10, 11 and 12
who are considering further studies beyond
Secondary School. It is a week long
residential program at the University of New
South Wales, designed to provide students
with the opportunity to experience what
university life is all about.

A very big congratulations to both Emerson

and Austin Meder who were successful
applicants, and to Riley Weeks who has
made it to the reserve list. The students will

GETTING
be expected to participate in academic
lectures and tutorials, presentations, study
sessions, team building activities, as well

ON BOARD
as interacting with university staff, current
students and fellow applicants in cultural
Students were sitting in the boat for most of

CHECK
activities and more.
the Period and took it in turns to read from
This is a very difficult program to be the chapter of the book that described the
journey from Communist Vietnam to safety

MATE
selected for and these students are to be
commended on their efforts. Indigenous Students in three Year 8 English classes in Malaysia. Along the way people were
students in Years 10-12 in 2018 will have the got together in Leahy Quad on a Tuesday seasick, hungry and thirsty. The refugees
opportunity to apply for this program in morning for a slightly different way of were at constant risk from pirates and
February 2018. considering The Happiest Refugee, drowning. They only survived because they
the set text they are studying this term. were rescued by the crew of a German
Teachers drew a chalk outline of the tiny freighter in the Straits of Malaysia.
Thursday 18 May saw our Chess Team
fishing boat that carried 40 refugees from
verse Mulwaree High School and had Students were quick to comment on how
Vietnam to a camp in Malaysia. Students
a big win of 3-1! Congratulations uncomfortable the experience was with
were then invited to sit inside the boat.
to our players Andrew Clare, Adam many getting leg cramps and feeling
James, Dylan Kearins and Chris claustrophobic in such close proximity
Nesbitt-Titheradge. to their fellow students. They were
visibly moved when we read from the
sections of the book that dealt with sea
sickness, diarrhea and piracy. Students
commented that they had a new
appreciation for what these people
suffered to try and find a better life
for themselves and their families.
Everyone enjoyed the chance to get
out of the classroom.

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CAPTAINS
CORNER
College Captain Isabella Neale has been a Trinity student
since 2012. She strongly believes that Every face has a
place at Trinity Catholic College and encourages students
to be themselves.

This years College motto is Every face In a world that demands uniformity, its
has a place, and as College Captain for our duty to break the norm starting
2017 I would like to call upon the College with small communities. Trends roll in
community to accept and express themselves and out like ocean tides; they never
for who they are. All through our daily lives stay forever, but when they hit their
we are branded with the expectations of peak, they become so dangerous and
who we must be, how we must act, and what dominating to a person that its difficult
we must achieve. If these requirements are to escape. Every face has a place
not met, we are displaced in an ocean of discourages isolation amongst students
insecurity and self-doubt. at Trinity and promotes acceptance
and understanding.
As a student completing the HSC this year,
I have experienced waves of self-doubt, Whether you are in your first or last year
falling victim to the pressure of societys and at the College, this is the year that
my own expectations. At the beginning of you will stand up for yourself and the
my senior studies, my classmates and I were peers around you. It works as easily as
overwhelmed with the daunting ATAR results the ripple effect - all it takes is a single
hovering over our heads. The pressure to action to break the surface and the
achieve is deafening, not only academically, impact expands throughout.
but socially as well.

As students, we can get so easily caught up

in trying to become an individual that were
not meant to be. We are suggested to
look a certain way, perform a certain way
and move around particular social circles.
Its time for the community to celebrate self-
expression and acceptance that were all
different and need to be understood in our
own unique ways.
If you or anyone you know is
struggling or needs help, please
reach out.

Contact Headspace, Lifeline,

Kids Helpline or Beyond Blue.
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It was pretty cool being able to walk
around dressed as a hot-air balloon.
Aside from that, doing and preparing
SIMULTANEOUS RICE
STORYTIME FEAST DAY
the play was really fun! The audience
reaction from the kids was great, they
were really adorable. I am so glad
I was part of it. I cant wait for the
next Simultaneous Storytime so we
can do another performance for pre- It was a great experience, the pre-school kids
schoolers! - Jasmine were lovely and loved our performance. The staff In commemoration of the life of the Blessed After the Mass the students gathered in
at both the Pre-school and the Library were grateful Edmund Rice, the Rice House of Trinity the hall. Each student was given a slice of
Todays performance was fantastic for our efforts and also enjoyed our performances. Catholic College held a Rice Feast Day. chocolate cake with green icing which
as it had good performing bases. It - Isabelle On this feast day students of Rice House symbolised the Houses colour.
was fun interacting with other children attended a Mass in the chapel which
and seeing their expressions as we It was really fun to see all the little children having focused on celebrating Edmund Rices Rice Feast Day is an important day for all
performed. Both performances were fun watching us doing the play. It was a great achievements. students as Edmund Rice is somebody
successful in the Library and Pre- experience! - Sam who sacrificed all he had and dedicated
school. I loved being the little Hey- Edmund Rice was a wealthy businessman himself to educating the poor.
diddle the Cat and the Fiddle and I loved performing for the children. It was an who, upon seeing the needs of the poor,
making the kids happy. - Holly amazing experience and I would definitely like to decided to give up his wealth and start Ignatius Fisher
do Simultaneous Storytime again. - Emerald educating those who could not afford to
I really enjoyed the day. This is the go to school.
second time I have done this and the Today was great. I got to act to a lot of children at
kids in the audience are always well- the Pre-school and Library and make them laugh. I
behaved and it is great to see their hope I get the opportunity again - Ben
smiles and hear their laughter as we
performed. - Rhys Something really nice to do and give back to the
community. I think we enjoyed it as much as our
It was great! We loved interacting audiences did! - Sophia
with the kids and making them laugh. It
was a truly fun experience. - Kimberley I really enjoyed watching their cute little faces Rice House would like to thank Student Leaders
change with each exciting thing we did with and Mrs Lewis for organising the Rice Feast Day - it
It was inspiring to see the kids enjoying chickens, a cat, a cow and dog, moon, sun, clock,
the performances as much as we story teller, hot-air balloon, a dish and a spoon! And was a wonderful commemoration.
enjoyed preparing it for them. - Temia finally the cow DID trip over the moon! - Eleesha

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OUTDOOR
RECREATION
Our Year 11 PDHPE students and Sport, The students were able to enhance their
Lifestyle and Recreation students had the navigational skills on our bushwalking
opportunity to enhance their learning of adventure and our orienteering course.
the unit of work they are currently studying Night time activities were fantastic, with
Outdoor Recreation, and attend a 3-day night one spent outdoors enjoying the
Outdoor Education experience at Camp campfire and roasting marshmallows and
Wombaroo. night two was a very entertaining trivia
night with general knowledge skills put to
28 students packed their bags and hit the the test!
road with Mrs Sheekey and Mr Myers, set
for 3 days of outdoor adventure fun. We It was fantastic to see all the students step
were blessed with great weather for our trip up to the challenge and really embrace
and were able to enjoy a huge range of the outdoors and give it their all on the
activities the Wombaroo had to offer. challenges. They learnt a lot and had a
wonderful time together, and as always,
We were split into 2 groups and each were wonderful representatives of the
given a fantastic group leader who was College.
well equipped to take us on the high ropes
course, giant swing and canoeing on the We would all like to say a huge thank
water. Each task required the students you to Mrs Croker for organising such an
to step out of their comfort zone and awesome camp and also to Mr Myers for
work together to complete each of the coming along also.
challenges set.

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QUARRY DINNER WITH
VISIT HON. PRU GOWARD MP
On Friday 5th May, four members of the valuable insights into some of the qualities
On 8th May, Holcim and Boral Quarrys
Trinity Catholic College Leadership Team, required for effective leadership from a
opened their work sites for students to
along with Mrs Tanya Appleby, had the voice of experience. Personal integrity,
explore careers in the Extractive Industries

TAKING UP
privilege of sharing a meal with the Hon. Pru honesty and compassion were values Ms
in Marulan. Students met staff who had
Goward MP. Goward emphasised. She explained how
backgrounds in environmental science,
chemical engineering, biomedical

OPPORTUNTIES
Ms Goward is currently a member of the Other topics for discussion over the
science, landscaping, plant operating,
NSW Legislative Assembly, Member for dinner table included the advantages
agricultural science, mechanical
Goulburn, Minister for Family and Community and disadvantages of living in a
engineering and electrical, fitters or
Services, Minister for Prevention of Domestic rural community, the gift of a quality
mechanical trades.
Violence and Sexual Assault. She is also a education, and career opportunities and
wife and mother of three daughters. A busy achievements levels available for those
The value of work experience was
lady indeed, yet generous with her time and willing to challenge themselves.
impressed on students and they were
extremely welcoming to the Trinity visitors to
advised that employers are looking for
her home. Pizza with Pru achieved its aim - it
good work ethic, commitment, dedication
provided valuable mentoring experience
and patience.
Alexandra Branson, Tyson Lamarra, Glenn on leadership for the four Year 12 students.
Zucchetto and Tareq Sorial were given Ms Goward is an inspirational woman and
Roles within the extractive industry include
valuable insights into some of the qualities politician, and we thank her sincerely for
but not limited to geologist, archaeology,
important it is to respond to needs, and to her time, hospitality and advice.
environment, drivers, heavy machine
seek ways to change unjust systems.
operators, mechanics, safety, blast and
Alexandra Branson, Year 12
drill, supervisor and manager, electricians,
Alexandra Branson, Tyson Lamarra, Glenn
fitters and turners, boilermakers, software
Zucchetto and Tareq Sorial were given
programmers, irrigation, piping, engineers
mining and mechanical, mechanical Congratulations to Luke Spackman
planners and mapping. who has been appointed a GAP
Assistants position at Edge Grove
School, England for 2018.

Congratulations to Tyler Dunbar who

has been selected for the Kokoda
Youth Leadership Challenge Trail
Expedition. Tyler had to complete a
written application and an interview
to achieve this opportunity. Tyler will
trek the Kokoda Trial in September
school holidays. We wish him well.

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 REBUILD A LIFE
THIS WINTER
Vinnies is in need of donations of blankets and winter clothing as temperatures drop and
demand for warm items increases.

Theres certainly an increase in people coming to us for blankets and warm clothing at
this time of year said Vinnies Merchandise Manager Liz Randle. People who are
struggling to make ends meet often cant afford the electricity bills that come with
putting on the heater so its back to basics like extra blankets on the beds.

People support the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society in a range of ways and this is
a pretty simple one. Were saying to the community, if youre buying yourself new coats,
doonas or blankets this winter, please consider donating the old items that are still
in good condition at your local Vinnies. Wed be very grateful for whatever you can
spare. Blankets donated for the appeal will be given to local people in need.

Remember to bring your blankets, sheets or doonas to Homeroom to help those in need.

UNCANNY LANDSCAPES
Ms Penny Hulbert - Visual Arts Teacher

Ms Penny Hulbert, one of Trinitys three Drawing on my own experience of

Art teachers, had her work selected as migration, my PhD investigates themes
a finalist for the prestigious Calleen Art of displacement in contemporary art.
Award, an aquisitive national painting
competition, with a prize of $20,000. This The spatial, temporal and contextual
is the third time for Penny, who was also a discontinuity of displacement can
finalist in 2012 and 2013. frequently be experienced by a
disrupted sense of self, which is poised
The winner of the Calleen Art Award 2017 on a threshold of uncertainty. This series
was announced by the Award Judge,
of work alludes to the between worlds
Angus Trumble, Director, National Portrait
Gallery, who was also part of the selection experience that blurs memory and
panel. The Calleen Art Award exhibition imagination, longing and nostalgia,
dates are Sunday 7th May to Sunday 18th ambiguity and place, the familiar and
June 2017 at Cowra Regional Art Gallery the unfamiliar.
Gallery, 77 Darling Street, Cowra NSW 2794.
Admission is free. Ms Penny Hulbert

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 Records Broken
13yrs Boys Relay Rice House - Jaiden McNally, Joshua Small, James Seaman, Thomas
Harmer - 102.00min

HITTING
13yrs Girls Relay Keating House - Chloe Regtershot, Katelyn Croke, Jenna McAleenan,
Amber Turner - 106.20min

THE COURTS
14yrs Boys Relay McAuley House - Reed Kain, Cooper Camden-Smith, Damien
Chamberlain, Jack White - 56.60secs

16yrs Boys Relay Mackillop House - Michael Cooke, Guy Nesbitt-Titheradge, Harrison
Wade, Harrison Newby - 53.5secs

17yrs Girls Relay Keating House- Jasmine Stanberg, Jasmin Gilchrist, Breanna Hickey,
On May 12 our Trinity students competed in the Archdiocesan Tennis Competition held in
Emily Lavis - 59.9secs
Goulburn. It was a foggy start, but Trinitys Tennis team were eager to play with their first
game against Carroll College, Broulee.
Individual Records Broken
Although there was some strong hitting and long rallies from Trinitys side, Carroll College 12 yr Boys 1500m - Thomas Skeffington 551.42mins 17 yr Girl High Jump - Jasmine Stanberg 1.55m
overpowered the Trinity team in both the boys and girls competition. A special mention 17 yr Girls 200m Jasmine Stanberg 28.4sec 14 yr Girls High Jump - Sophie Moroney 1.46m
17 yr Girls Long Jump - Jasmine Stanberg 5.06m 17yr Girls Shotput Kelli Falchi- 10.70m
of Kade Robertson who came from behind to clench victory in his individual singles
17 yr Girls Discus Jasmine Stanberg 25.57m 15yr Girls Shotput - Yasmin Titheradge- 11.37m
match - combined with Ethan Crooks for a well fought win in the doubles rubber.
17 yr Girls Javelin - Jasmine Stanberg 37.90m

The Trinity Girls Team then competed against

Hennessy Catholic College, Young. With the sun
shining, students were able to battle for each
point and play a very competitive game of
tennis across both singles and doubles.

Whilst Hennessy Catholic College

came away with the win, Trinitys Girls
were able to take victory in a singles
and doubles game.

Well done to all students who

represented the College. Your
sportsmanship and tennis skills are to ATHLETICS
CARNIVAL
be commended.

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 Congratulations Keating House!

Keating: 1570 Rice: 1240

Mackillop: 1141 McAuley: 1004

Age Champions

12 Year Girl- Hannah Wehbe

12 Year Boy- Broc Toparis
15 Year Girl- Yasmin Titheradge
15 Year Boy- Guy Nesbitt-Titheradge FOUNDATION FUNDED
13 Year Girl- Johanna Hughes 16 Year Girl- Annie Kent
13 Year Boy- Thomas Waddell 16 Year Boy- Harry Newby
14 Year Girl- Sophie Moroney 17+ Year Girl- Jasmine Stanberg Thirteen Trinity students were featured on the Goulburn Weekly sports page stating
14 Year Boy- Damien Chamberlain 17+ Year Boy- Jason Payne that nineteen local junior athletes have been selected for this years Ray Harvey
Sporting Foundation.

These students were selected out of a wide range of applications and have been
rewarded for their efforts with a grant.

Carina Hohnen: Under 15s Representative Team, Hannah Garton: Under 14s Representative
culminating in the NSW State for Age Netball Carnival. Team, culminating in the NSW State for Age
Netball Carnival.
Chloe Regterschot: NSW State for the Age Netball
Carnival as part of the Under 13s team. Lachlan Norberg: Outdoor and indoor Under
18 ACT State Hockey teams.
Connor Bill: Plays soccer in the NPL Camberra
Competition. His grant will go towards an Elite Football Maddison Regterschot: Under 14s
Academy. Representative Team, culminating in the NSW
State for Age Netball Carnival.
Eleesha Harvey: NSW State for Age Netball Carnival in
Campbelltown and local umpire. Molly Seaman: NSW State for Age Netball
Carnival.
Elise Mullins: NSW State for Age Netball Carnival.
Niamh ORourke: Under 14s Representative
Elsa Ralph: The Trinity Tennis Team and South-West Junior Team, culminating in the NSW State for Age
League Captains grant will go towards tournament and Netball Carnival.
coaching fees.
Taylor McAleenan: Under 15s ACT
Erin Gamble: Under 13s at the NSW State for Age Netball State Hockey team at the National
Carnival in Campbelltown. Championships.

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 BILL TURNER
TROPHY

Round 2 of the Girls Bill Turner Trophy saw Trinity defeat Monaro
High School 1-0. The game was played in great spirits even
though the wet field proved to be a challenge for all players
involved.

Congratulations to our goal scorer Camilla Barden, who had a

successful shot at goal from a cross from Olivia Croker. We wish
the girls luck as they compete in the third round where they will
play Moruya High School.

Players: Shelby Taylor, Chloe Waddell, Hannah Phelps, Jenna

McAleenan, Niamh ORourke, Ella Newton, Emily Adam, Olivia
Croker, Electra Straney, Camilla Barden, Ellie Coggan, Zoe
Baxter, Madyson Tooth, Hayley Sterchow, Maddison Keller.

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HOCKEY
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to the Trinity CCC Hockey teams who travelled
to Newcastle to play in the NSW Hockey Championships on 18th
and 19th May.

The Under 16 Girls came second, after a hard and even final that
went into extra time and in a golden point situation they lost to Port
Macquarie. The girls only let in three goals for the whole tournament.
Two in the final game and scored 18+ goals overall.

The Open Boys were playing in the Open A division against excellent
competition and our team had members aged from Years 7 -11. The boys
played hard and with heart but did not make the finals. Thanks to Mr Scott
Cooper for taking the time off to coach the boys team.

Thank you also to Mr Brad McAleenan and Mr Nick Craig who came away with the teams
to umpire for Trinity Catholic College. It was much appreciated.

It is always a pleasure to take the Trinity Teams on excursions and this was no exception.
They represented the College with outstanding sportsmanship on the field and were
commented upon by the general public on their politeness and consideration off-field. INTERHOUSE
CUP
Congratulations to all involved in the planning and thanks to the students and parents for
enabling Trinity to once again represent on the NSWCCC stage.

Mrs Croker and Miss Byrnes

Mackillop vs. Rice - Mackillop win

Rice vs. McAuley - McAuley win
Keating vs. Mackillop - Draw
Keating vs. Rice - Keating win Congratulations to all players for participating
McAuley vs. Mackillop - Draw in this years Interhouse Soccer Cup. A bigger
McAuley vs. Keating - Keating win congratulations to our Keating players who
won the Cup!

1st - Keating Thank you to the Year 12 students who

organised the event and a big thank you to
2nd - Mackillop the referees on each game.
3rd - McAuley
4th - Rice

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RUGBY
SUCCESS
Early on Wednesday morning a big crew of enthusiastic Rugby 7s
players packed the bus and headed to Canberra for the Brumbies
High School Rugby 7s Finals. After a successful Round 1 competition,
Trinity Catholic College was successful in sending a team to compete in
the 7/8 Boys, 9/10 Boys, 7/8 Girls, 9/10 Girls and 11/12 Girls competitions.

We were very competitive and represented the College very well. We faced some
tough competition throughout the day and all our players learnt a lot more about the
game of 7s. Some highlights for the day were our 9/10 Boys were very competitive
throughout the day and came away with Plate Cup and our 11/12 Girls team who
were also awarded the Plate Cup.

Thank you to our Year 12 students Lucy Foley and Bridgette McDonald who have been
part of the Girls Rugby 7s movement since the beginning. We will miss you next year.

A big thank you to Mr McCarthy and Mr Rees for coaching the boys sides and to Miss
Hand and Mrs Sheekey for coaching the girls teams. We are all looking forward to
another successful season of Rugby 7s in 2018 with even more students participating in
the sport.

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 Catholic school parents unite to fight funding cuts

Catholic school parents are joining forces to resist government funding cuts that are putting
pressure on school fees and impacting on Catholic school enrolments.
The head of Catholic School Parents Archdiocese of Canberra & GouIburn (CSPACG), Paul
Compton, said many Catholic school parents are already under considerable stress to pay
existing fees and many simply will not afford the calculated fee hikes under the new funding
proposal.

This could not come at a worse time for Catholic schools. Family budgets are being continually
stretched. Now in the middle of making enrolment decisions, we are faced with the uncertainty
of possible fee increases, Mr Compton said.

Schools are reporting that enquiries are down and parents are rightly asking how can I commit
to six or more years of Catholic education when there is so much uncertainty around fees.

Prospective parents are opening the paper to the headline Canberra schools losing funds
and under that story is an advertisement inviting them enrol in a Catholic school. It is no wonder
enrolments are being effected.

We are really confused how some bureaucratic model from government can say that our
parents have the capacity to pay higher fees when we know first-hand what a struggle it
already is.

At the same time Catholic school funding is being cut I read that government schools in the
ACT will receive a 145% boost over the next ten years.

Our parents are proud of their schools and proud to be making a co-contribution along with
government towards the cost of educating their children. But budgets can only stretch so far
and many will be tempted across the road to increasingly stretched government schools.

It was seen on Monday night at the Public meeting that parents are very angry about these
changes and we will deliver that message to government in very strong terms.

Some of us still remember

the infamous Goulburn
School Strike and this
government would do
well to remember that
important lesson. We will
certainly be reminding
them.

For media enquires please

contact Mr Tim Smith
from Catholic Education -
0407825185

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