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PREP NEWS
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN OF TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
LENT TERM | BULLETIN II
FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2015
FROM THE MASTER OF THE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To
act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
On Friday morning we inducted the 2014 School Officers in a Chapel
Service here at Strathfield. In my address to the boys I spoke about some
of the common perceptions of leadership; famous politicians, sportsman,
winning; and then I compared these with the leadership demonstrated by
Jesus. We looked at Philippians 2:5-11 which talks about Jesus giving
up everything to become man, ultimately to die for us. To try to illustrate
the significance of this I asked the boys to imagine Michael Clarke,
the Australian Cricket Captain, arriving at a game of Super 8’s cricket
on the weekend and asking if he could bowl. It’s ridiculous! Why
would the captain of Australia lower himself to playing in an Under
10’s game of cricket and waiting his turn to bowl? And yet, this is
nothing compared to the humility, sacrifice and service that Jesus
demonstrated. I encouraged the boys to think of leadership in these
terms and to consider the words of Micah 6:8; ‘To act justly and to love
mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” We look forward to seeing our School
Officers rising to the occasion and providing strong, servant-hearted leadership this year.
1300 788 477
TGS MULTI-CAMPUS INFO LINE
WET WEATHER DETAILS | SPECIAL EVENTS | CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES | SPORT INFORMATION
Whilst we highlighted these particular leadership roles in our
school it is important to also acknowledge the general leadership
that will be shown by all of our Year 6 students this year as they
set the standards for all of our boys. One of the greatest acts
of leadership they have will be with their Kindergarten buddies
as they form special relationships throughout the year that are
mutually beneficial.
Our K-2 boys had their first Chapel service on Monday. I was
pleased to see that the boys participated enthusiastically and
thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to learn a little more about
me through Mr Smith’s interview.
IPSHA sets out clear guidelines and codes of behaviour for
players, spectators and coaches. These principles have been
attached at the end of this newsletter. I have listed below the
main aims and principles of IPSHA sport and I encourage all
boys and parents to reflect on these.
>> Enjoyment and sportsmanship must be emphasised at all
times
>> Competitors should be encouraged to play hard and strive to
win fairly
>> Respect your opponent
Each week in Chapel each class from Kindergarten to Year 6
presents their missionary collection for that week. This is not a
compulsory collection. However, boys are encouraged to give
to those less fortunate. A different Christian charity or mission
group is supported each month. Preparatory School families
have always generously supported our mission appeals and I
would encourage you to discuss this opportunity with your son
and see if you can turn this into a valuable learning situation for
him.
>> Team spirit and School loyalty must be given priority over
selfish play
This week we began the Parent Information evenings with PreKindergarten and Kindergarten on Tuesday evening followed by
Years 3 & 4 on Thursday evening. Thank you to all of the parents
who made this night a priority. Years 1 & 2 are on Tuesday next
week, followed by Years 5 & 6 on Thursday 19th February. These
sessions provide a good opportunity to hear from your son’s
classroom teacher about the year ahead.
>> Complaints concerning the conduct of games must not be
made during or after the game but must be referred to the
School (either Mr Bishop, Mr Ayoub or me)
At the Parent Information evenings I took great pleasure in
sharing the focus of our recent Staff Professional Development
session. We spent a whole day considering the exciting challenge
of working together, with all stakeholders, to continue making
Trinity Preparatory School even greater. We agreed that we
would work towards the following goal; “To develop an inclusive
learning community which nurtures potential, inspires passion
and celebrates growth.”
From time to time families have the need to set up custodial
arrangements in regards to the care of their child. The School
would appreciate a copy of any court orders that are issued in
relation to your son. This information is kept secured in a child’s
file and any pertinent information is provided in an information
bulletin for the child’s classroom teacher and other relevant staff.
This week has seen the launching of our co-curricular activities
for 2015. I must begin by apologising for the lack of certainty with
some of the logistics with this. We have been getting used to
the new online form system that promises to be an efficient and
effective tool to support co-curricular organisation in the long run.
It has been wonderful to see so many boys enjoying the vast and
varied co-curricular activities on offer before and after school.
Activities that didn’t start this week will begin in Week 3.
Saturday sport commences this weekend for all boys in Years 5
and 6. Boys who play Cricket, Basketball and Softball play under
the IPSHA (Independent Primary School Heads of Australia
NSW Branch) umbrella. The School also offers an intra-school
programme for Oz Tag and swimming. Teams have been
finalised for this week and boys should be aware of where they
are playing and what time. This information also appears as part
of this newsletter. I would like to remind all parents about the
importance of your son turning up to his match in sufficient time
for a warm up and instructions from the coach. It is expected that
boys are at venues at twenty minutes before the scheduled start
of play.
>> Foul or rough play is inexcusable
>> Applause should be generously bestowed on good play from
both teams
>> Excessive jubilation must be curbed so as not to show
contempt for an opponent
>> The referee’s decision is final and beyond reproach
I also refer you to the Trinity Grammar School Sport Code of
Conduct, which is also attached at the end of the newsletter. I
ask that you reinforce these principles with your son and uphold
them yourselves of a Saturday. At Trinity we encourage boys to
be gracious in winning as well as in defeat. The shaking of an
opponent’s hand at the completion of any game is expected and
good play from an opposition team should be acknowledged in
an appropriate manner. No player should criticise any teammate
and there is to be no swearing or fighting on the playing field for
any reason, or as the result of any provocation. All Trinity teams
are to be immaculately turned out in the correct playing strip and
non-Trinity items of clothing are not to be worn. At all times boys
are expected to give 100% effort.
Sport is a compulsory part of the programme. If your son is
unable to attend due to illness please contact the Sportsmaster,
Mr Bishop, on his mobile phone (0413 850 340) and ensure a
note accompanies your son to School on the Monday following
the absence. The School’s Wet Weather number is also updated
with cancellations for the day at 6:45am on Saturday mornings
(1300 788 477 and follow the prompts). It is not acceptable if we
don’t have full teams for matches due to players not turning up
to play.
The House Swimming Championships for boys in Years 3 – 6
will be held over two days next week, Monday and Thursday.
On Monday the heats and some of the timed finals are held
at Summer Hill, with the majority of finals held on Thursday at
Homebush. Each boy will get at least two swims at each carnival.
Please ensure that your son has the Trinity Swimming costume
and his House swimming cap. An information letter has been sent
out by Mr Bishop and you should have returned the transport slip
to your son’s class teacher this week. Please be aware that boys
must stay at the carnivals until the completion of all events.
We strongly recommend all parents registering their son for
OSHClub. It is free to register and makes it easier if and when
your son needs to use this service. Please note that OSHClub is
an externally operated service and as such fees can’t be waived
if a student only attend for a few minutes.
Chris Wyatt | Master of the Preparatory School
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DATES FOR THE DIARY
FEBRUARY
Saturday, 7th
Summer Sport Round 1
Monday, 9th
8:30am to 3:30pm House Swimming Championship (Summer Hill)
Tuesday, 10th
7:00pm Parent Information Night – Year 1 & 2 (Chapel)
Thursday, 12th
Junior & Preparatory School Championship (SOPAC)
Friday, 13th
Minimites Starts
Saturday, 14th
Summer Sport Round 2
Monday, 16th
Year 5 Excursion To Bathurst
Tuesday, 17th
Year 5 Excursion To Bathurst
Wednesday, 18th
Year 5 Excursion To Bathurst
Thursday, 19th
PreK & K: STEPS Sight Screening Assessment
7:00pm Parent Information Night – Year 5 & 6 (Chapel)
Friday, 20th
PreK & K: STEPS Sight Screening Assessment
Swimming: SCOTS Invitaiton (Bellevue Hill)
Saturday, 21st
Summer Sport Round 3
Thursday, 26th
Year 5 & 6 Summer Sports Photographs
Friday, 27th
Swimming: IPSHA South Harbour Invitation (SH)
Saturday, 28th
Summer Sport Round 4
FROM THE DEPUTY MASTER
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND
ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS (ICAS) 2015
him to be entered in. Please make your preference(s) at the
following link:
In 2015 the School will change the administration of ICAS 3 – 6
competitions in both the Junior School and Preparatory School.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1R0Wv12DA_1FcVESW7
waa9PY6wxbO56USmThdRZUWbPU/viewform?usp=send_
form
The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools
(ICAS) are independent skills-based assessments with a
competition element. The tests are commonly referred to as the
UNSW tests.
The School collects a variety of information from a many sources
(both internal and external) to assess student progress. There
is no longer the need to obtain data from ICAS competitions to
inform practice of teaching and learning, for all students. As a
School we’d like to offer the opportunity for students to participate
in ICAS English (28th July 2015), Writing (15th – 19th June
2015) and Mathematics (11th August 2015) as an enrichment
opportunity for students who will benefit from participation.
Please consider carefully before choosing this enrichment
opportunity for your son. It is a rigorous competition with
many questions set beyond grade level. If you are unsure of
your son’s suitability, please consult with his teacher.
More information about the assessments can be found at:
https://www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/
There is no additional cost for your son to participate in ICAS
tests.
Anni Sandwell | Deputy Master of the Preparatory School
If you would like your son to compete in 2015 ICAS Competitions,
you will be asked to nominate which competitions you would like
SAFER INTERNET DAY’
Safer Internet Day is being held on Tuesday 10th February. Students
in Years 3 to 6 will be involved in a webinar called ‘Being a Good
Bystander’. The webinar will focus on cyber safety topics and explore
how students need to develop an understanding of what it means to be
a responsible digital citizen.
The Cybersmart website has a range of age appropriate online
information and related links to support parents and children in the
education of cyber safety topics. Please click here. I would like to
encourage you to have regular conversations with your son about what
it means to be a responsible digital citizen.
Richard Lever | Director of Primary Curriculum (PYP Co-ordinator)
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FROM THE ACADEMIC DEAN
HANDY HINTS FOR IMPROVING YOUR SON’S
LEARNING
Our core business at Trinity is boys’ learning. We aim to bring
out the very best in all our boys. To this end, it is important that
we continue to work together, School and home, in providing
the optimum learning environment for our boys. The following
seven handy hints for improving your son’s learning are worthy
of consideration. They have been adapted from Andrew Fuller’s
book Help Your Child Succeed at School.
1. Ensure your son has an organised learning space. Many
boys have difficulty setting up and maintaining a well-organised
learning space at home. Parents can assist with some of the
practical aspects of setting up their son’s home study area, and
help with ways the space can be better organised and managed.
2. Lighting can help/hinder learning. Natural or indirect
lighting such as a desk lamp is best for learning. Studying under
fluorescent lighting is not ideal as it is related to raised cortisol
levels, which is an indicator of anxiety and agitation.
3. How much television is too much? From the age of two,
a small amount of television viewing has been found to be
positively associated with academic achievement. Once boys
are nine, 1.5 hours per day is regarded as the upper limit. At 13,
the limit drops to one hour per day. At 17, it drops even further to
the optimal amount being around 30 minutes per day.
4. The importance of sleep. A good night’s sleep (at least
eight hours) is essential for optimal brain functioning. Memory
consolidation occurs during sleep, especially dream (or REM)
sleep. During the normal eight to nine hours of sleep, five dream
(REM) cycles occur. Boys getting only five to six hours of sleep
lose out on the last two REM cycles and thereby reduce the
amount of time the brain has to consolidate information. There
is also no such thing as a sleep bank. Just because you get
ten hours one night doesn’t mean you can get away with only
sleeping six hours the next.
5. A good breakfast provides a great start. Many studies have
shown that skipping breakfast in the morning has a negative
effect on learning and concentration during the day. The type of
breakfast boys have can also have an impact. A breakfast that is
high in protein (eggs, low fat dairy products, lean meat, fish) and
containing low GI index carbohydrates (e.g. porridge, muesli,
bran-enriched cereal, most fruits) promotes concentration and
learning. A high GI breakfast (e.g. sugary cereals, white toast)
can lead to a decline in performance as the energy is less
sustained throughout the day.
6. Giving your son feedback on his learning. Research has
shown that the best way to provide feedback to improve student
achievement on a learning task is to focus on the task itself and
how to do it more effectively. Feedback related to general praise,
rewards or punishment has little effect on improving learning.
7. The essential skills for success. Three of the skills needed
for success at school (and in most areas of life) are concentration,
memory and sequencing or getting things in the right order.
The games parents play with their children such as Snap, Uno,
Concentration, Battleships, Monopoly, Chess, Jigsaw puzzles,
etc. all play an incredibly important role in developing these
skills. However,computer versions of these games have been
found not to be as effective.
Jason Cheers | Academic Dean
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES - ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS
1. Go to the Trinity Grammar School home page and click on Register for Co-curricular Activities (under the
PREPARATORY SCHOOL heading)
2. Scroll down the list of events and click on the Co-Curricular Activity you are enrolling your son into to start the registration
process.
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AUXILIARY NEWS
COMMUNITY DINNER PIZZA PARTY
- Art Auction Helpers Needed!
I hope you’ve put Friday, March 6 in your diaries. I don’t want any
excuses. We have got a ripper of a night planned (I haven’t used
the word ‘ripper’ since 1978. That’s it, I’m bringing it back.) What
is super exciting is the Art Auction. It’s going to be so good I’m
feeling a little scared. Previously we’ve only auctioned off pieces
from the Infants’ School, but this year we have one piece per
year all the way to Year 6. Wait until you see them! Of course if
you want to see them early all you have to do is come and help
out in the Art Room. We REALLY need people on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.45am – 10.15am or any time
in between. I have lollies! I will give you some! See you there!
COMMUNITY DINNER ONLINE INVITATION
Any minute now the online invitation will be coming out for the
Community Dinner. You will be able to find it on the website; it
will be emailed to you; it will appear in the Prep News. I don’t
know what else I can do. My people, let me take your delicate
hand and put it in my own. Let me pat it gently and say to you:
No Hard Copies of the Invite! Everything is going to be online
this year. I’m serious: No. Hard. Copies. I will be reminding
you about the invite. I will be helping you find it wherever it may
appear. Together we can do this!
Speaking of together...
CLASS PARENTS
If you are not new to Trinity you know all about how much fun
being a class parent can be. Am I RIGHT?! And if you are new,
what joy is in store. Let me give you a quick run down on said
joys. Class Parents represent each class and their purpose is
to a) have fun and meet new people and, b) be a contact for all
parents to organise picnics, coffee mornings, fishing trips (?! optional) and other fun events. Class parents can be the conduit
between the Auxiliary and parents. For example, I might send
out an email to the class parents asking them to contact their
class to see if anyone can come and help in the art room. Gosh,
that’s a good idea. If only I had some class parents to contact/
ask. Class Parents also have a role to play in the Fiesta where
they help organise their year’s stall. Let’s not get into Fiesta
details right this second. I’m still recovering (in a good way) from
last year. The role is not onerous, it really is a chance to get to
know more people in your year and is a great way to support the
boys. Please contact me on [email protected] or 0430
085 664 to either sign up or just ask me about it and give me
a chance to talk you into it. You can also drop into the office
or email [email protected] and give your details to
Mrs Carmichael. All we need to know is your name, your email/
phone number, your son’s name and his class. Also you can
have as many class parents per class as you like. So get your
friends onto it as well and share the tiny load.
FIESTA 2014
I’ll give you a chance to start texting me that you’d love to be a
class parent whilst I tell you about last year’s Fiesta. The profit
was somewhere in the area of $63,000! Boom! That is a lot of
money and an improvement on 2013. Well done to everyone
who was involved and thanks to the P&F for putting on a pretty
good show, wouldn’t you say?
Is that my sms alert I hear? Don’t tell me you’re jumping at the
chance to be a class parent? I sure talked that up, didn’t I? Ok,
let me check all my messages that are from people who want to
be class parents. (Did you like that Oprah-style affirmation? If I
say it’s true, it will become true)
Til next week,
Elizabeth McMullen | President Strathfield Auxiliary
COMMUNITY DINNER PIZZA PARTY
The Strathfield Auxiliary invites all members of our community
to our annual Community Dinner and Welcome to Mr Wyatt
When 5.30pm to 9pm, Friday, March 6, 2015
Where The Pavilion at the Prep School
Cost
$30 per adult
$20 per child 3rd and
subsequent children $15.
Children 3 and under free)
Includes: Pizza, salad and dessert.
Kids' meal plus drink plus kids'
entertainment. A drink is included
in the kids' meal but all other
drinks are BYO.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP NOW
ABSENTEE INSTRUCTIONS
Listed below, in preference order, are the methods available for Absentee
reporting that would assist the Office:
1.Use the Trinity Grammar School phone APP and follow the prompts
(From the APP home page select Preparatory School the select Absentee
Form to open the absentee form). Instructions for installing the APP on your
phone can be found by clicking here
2.Using the Absentee email address [email protected]
Also, if you wish, you can ‘CC’ the class teacher on this email.
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3.Lastly, you can phone 8732 4658 and leave a message with your son’s
name and class
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CANTEEN NEWS
CANTEEN ROSTER
Please Note – New Menu and price list for Term 1, 2015
Monday 5th February - Friday 13th February
Monday
Lei Wang
Tuesday
Susanne Stavros, Ji Ying Liu
Wednesday
Joanne Micheal, Tanya Toomalatal
Thursday
Barbara Moromalos
Friday
Filia Kapaniris, Catherine Joukhadar
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE When ordering your child’s lunch,
could you please write on a separate bag for drinks and hot food.
Please call Mary Saba on 8732 4654, if you can spare some time
to volunteer.
Mary Saba | Canteen Manager phone 8732 4654
SYDNEY FC vs
WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS
School Prayer
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Parents and friends are most welcome to come
and pray for our boys and the School, on Tuesdays
between 8.30am and 9.30am.
The Prayer Mornings are run on a rotational basis, on
alternate weeks, at the Preparatory School campus
and the Summer Hill School campus.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL STRATHFIELD
- meet in the Joske Room Strathfield, on odd weeks of
term (Weeks 3, 5, 7, 9)
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
1st
February 10th, 24th, March 10th, 24th
May 5th, 19th, June 2nd, 16th
July 28th, August 11th, 25th, September 8th
October 20th, November 3rd, 17th, December
JUNIOR, MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOLS
SUMMER HILL
On Saturday the 28th of February at 7:30pm, Sydney
FC takes on the Western Sydney Wanderers at Parramatta
Stadium, in what will be a blockbuster sell out event!
– meet at reception in the Junior School Building, on
even weeks of term (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8,)
Trinity will be playing the game on the big screen in the
Experimental Drama Theatre and you are invited to come
in your team colours to share the passion of a local derby
with the Trinity community.
Term 1
week 4)
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
This is a Friends of Football fundraising event with
proceeds going to the development of Football at the
School. Doors open at 6:45pm and your ticket includes
a complimentary sausage sandwich, soft drink and entry
into the lucky door prize draws.
Come and join us so we can encourage each other,
help form a sense of community within the School, and
genuinely bring the needs of the School community
before our great God.
If you buy your tickets to this Trinity event by Sunday the
22nd of February, you will immediately go into the draw
to win a VIP Dugout Double Pass or Family Pass to the
actual game! This will be drawn at lunchtime in Latham
Theatre on Monday the 23rd of February.
February 17th, March 3rd, 17th, 31st (start
April 28th, May 12th, 26th, June 9th
July 21st, August 4th, 18th, September 1st
October 13th, 27th, November 10th, 24th
Contacts:
STRATHFIELD
>> Stuart Smith | Assistant Chaplain, Strathfield
email [email protected]
Tickets to the above Trinity event are $20.00 per person
and these can be purchased on the link below. Capacity is
limited, so book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
>> Tamara Gill
mobile 0432 011 351
Event Details:
>> Greg Webster | Senior Chaplain, Summer Hill
email [email protected]
Where Trinity Grammar School
Experimental Drama Theatre
(Summer Hill Campus)
Date
Saturday the 28th of February
Time
Doors Open 6:45pm, Game Kicks Off 7:30pm
Tickets $20.00 per person
Note that this is a non-alcoholic event.
RSVP: Monday 23rd February 2015
CLICK HERE TO RSVP NOW
Luke Gray | MIC Football
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>> Margaret Chu (Summer Hill)
mobile 0433 124 523
DATES CHANGE IN RECORD
BOOK:
Parents please note that the Years 5
and 6 Parent Information Evening
originally scheduled for Tuesday
February 17th will now be on
THURSDAY February 19th at
7pm (Preparatory School Chapel/
Assembly Hall).
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FROM THE SPORTSMASTER
CUB AND SCOUT NEWS
WELL WHAT A START TO THE YEAR!
The boys are enjoying getting into their PE lessons, learning new
skills and revisiting old ones. The FAST programme has also
started well as we endeavour to not only make our boys active
but active in the correct and right way.
This weekend (tomorrow) sees the commencement of IPSHA
competition for Year 5/6 teams across Cricket, Basketball and
Softball. The Oztag boys will also be playing their game as an
internal fixture too!
Please pay careful attention to the fixtures list, noting time and
the venue most importantly. As stated last week in our first
bulletin, please be at the ground at least 30 minutes prior to the
commencement of the game.
Good luck to all teams. Remember boys, whether we win, lose or
draw – that what we want to see is a great, hard game where it is
played in the right manner and spirit. Throughout the game it is of
absolute importance that sportsmanlike conduct and behaviour
is in line with that of a true Trinitarian!
Next week is a big week of swimming for the Year 3-6 boys. We
have two days out. The first is Monday at Summer Hill and the
second is Thursday at SOPAC (Homebush). You should have
received these notes earlier this week. They must be completed
and returned to the School ASAP. Thank you.
Please be aware that also commencing next week are the
external sporting commitments for especially Cricket and
Football. Please be sure to read carefully where those sessions
will be located either at Strathfield or Summer Hill.
To those boys who have been selected in the 1st/2ndV Basketball
teams or the 1st/2nd/ 11A XI Cricket teams in 2015 there is an
opportunity for you to train a second time every week. That time
has been set as Tuesday mornings from 7am and it commences
next week.
The Basketballers will train on the Preparatory School courts
under the direction of Mr Dunphy and some old boys. The
Cricketers will be training at Summer Hill at the same time. A
permission note will be sent home to those parents affected
shortly.
Once again if you have any questions or unsure of the
requirements of the boys to attend their Saturday sporting event,
please do not hesitate in getting in contact with myself on 8732
4664 or George Ayoub on 8732 4620.
Richard Bishop and George Ayoub
Preparatory School Sportsmaster(s)
TRINITY SPORTS COCKTAIL RECEPTION 2015
WATCH AND MEET
THE WARATAHS
Kick off 2015 with tickets to the Trinity Sports Cocktail
Reception, with the best seats in the house,you won’t miss a
minute of the Waratahs on-field action.
Inclusions:
>> MC and special guests
>> Match Ticket - Premium Level Seating (Corporate box)
>> Pre and post-match cocktail reception
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Welcome to the start of another scout year. This week the Group
went over to Yeo Park for a game of 3-way capture the flag and
a game of rob the nest.
This term the Trinity Cubs and Scouts have a great program
starting with First Aid refresher next week (See over page for the
Term 1, 2015 programme). We will be putting together a simple
personal first-aid kit that scouts will use on all activities. Later in
the term we ill invite other groups to join us for a construction
night as well as special guests to talk about hiking gear. This
term we also plan to visit the local police station.
At the end of the term and the start of term two when the weather
cools down we will be participating in a number of hikes from
ones organised by the scouts for themselves to group and
district hikes.
Our first outing will be on Founders Day, 22 February at Circular
Quay where we will have a small service to remember the
founder of scouting before the scouts take an urban navigation
challenge to a cryptic destination in Sydney based on the clues
in the sculpture “Windlines” at Scout Place in front of the AMP
Building.
Congratulations to Kelvin Kong who achieved his level 1 Music
Badge for Cubs.
All students interested in Scouts are welcome at 3rd Summer Hill
(Trinity Grammar) – the Group is led by parent and local adult
volunteers. The Group is currently running programs for all Trinity
boys from 7.5 years up to 10.5 years (Cubs) and 10 years up to
15 years (Scouts). Older students, including those interested in
service projects for IB and Duke of Edinburgh, are also welcome.
The Group meets in the old gymnasium at Summer Hill Campus
on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Leader Contact:
Group Leader: David Hull (Chil)
mobile 0411 853 798
group email [email protected]
JOIN SCOUT AND CUBS!
CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION FORM
SAVE THE DATES
Saturday 25 April, 2015 ANZ Stadium, Homebush
Waratahs vs Rebels, Reception starts 6.30pm
Saturday 23 May, 2015, ANZ Stadium, Homebush
Waratahs vs Crusades, Reception starts 6.30pm
For more information please contact Mr Ayoub.
George Ayoub | Director of Development
email [email protected]
phone 02 9581 6000
mobile 0414 915 910
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TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL SCOUTS
TERM 1 PROGRAM 2015
Tuesday, February 3
Welcome back and wide game at Yeo Park
Welcome new cubs and scouts to the group and celebrate the adventures of our holidays. Have a wide game of capture the flag and robbing the nest next to the school at
Yeo Park (weather permitting)
Tuesday, February 10
Troop Council – 5-6pm
First Aid night – refresher first aid and how to put together a first aid kit
Each cub and scout puts together a first aid kit for the year using Magpie’s hiking first
aid kit template
Tuesday, February 17
Origins of Scouting and what makes a Scout
A history of scouting as we lead up to Founders Day
[Huon is away this week and parent help is needed]
Sunday, February 22
Founder’s Day and Sydney Wide Game
Patrols to organise themselves and travel to Circular Quay as a patrol bringing with
them one of the Group’s scouting flags for a special Scouts Own before a wide game
across Sydney with other troops of the North Hub. Finish by 3pm
Tuesday, February 24
Construction night
Scouts raid the store and grab the materials to construct a floating flag pole or pitch
some old canvas tents
Tuesday, March 3
Visit to Ashfield Police Station
Patrol nominated at Troop Council to organise with Ashfield police a visit and tour of the
Police Station – Meet as normal and walk down Victoria St to the police station
Tuesday, March 10
Construction night re-visited
How much can we remember from two weeks ago and can we build it faster – invite
another troop to visit and join in
Tuesday, March 17
Preparing for a hike
How to pack a back-pack, what gear do you need and what gear don’t you need [During
this week we will also have our Group Annual Meeting for Parents]
Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22
Scout Leadership Course
A Region Camp especially for those who have Pioneer badge
Tuesday, March 24
Badge night
So we have had Scouts running for nearly a full term, what have we completed and can
sign off and what badges have we been working on outside of scouts
Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29
James’ green chord hike
Catching the train from and back to summer hill, a patrol is to join James in hiking from
Epping back to the City along the Great North Walk and Lane Cove National Park staying at Pennant Hills Scout Camp and Lane Cove National Park campground – 2 nights
camping that counts towards Pioneer badge and Australian Jamboree!
Tuesday, March 31
Easter Challenge
Celebrate the term with family, present some badges and have some activities that
includes buckets of Easter eggs!
SPECIAL ACTIVITES FOR NEXT TERM
Saturday, 25 April
ANZAC DAY – Community service helping Legacy distribute rosemary sprigs in the
main march in the city
Saturday, 2 May to Sunday, 3 May
NSW Scout Hike – a fun hike in a State Forest with loads of activities
Saturday, 9 May to Sunday, 10 May
Jamboree on the Trail (JOTT) – this is a North Hub activity with other scout troops
where you can earn an international scouting badge with a fun night-time activity in the
trees! Mums and family welcome to join the Scouts for the hike or just on the Sunday for
Mother’s day
Saturday, 6 June to Sunday, 8 June
Region Scout Camp at Coutts – our annual camp for scouts from across the Region
where we stay on our bush campsite near Waterfall
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www.trinity.nsw.edu.au
OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE
TRINITY GRAMMAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Welcome to OSHClub, your Before School Care and After
School Care Programme provider.
OSHClub provides the highest quality Before School
Care, After School Care, Pupil Free Day Care and Holiday
Programmes for Primary and Kinder aged children.
We pride ourselves on providing children with a fun
experience that they will enjoy. From exciting activities
and healthy, nutritious snacks to caring, motivated staff,
the programme meets all your children’s needs.
Head Office Number
1800 460 870 or 02 8355 5300 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Website
www.oshclub.com.au
Operating Times
Before School Care
After School Care
7:00am to 9:00am
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Holiday Programme
7:30am to 6:00pm
Cost
>> Before School Care from $4.23 per child per session
(full fee $16.00)
>> After School Care from $6.34 per child per session (full
fee $24.00)
>> After School Care Short Fee (<30 minutes) from $6.26
per child per session (full fee $14.40)
>> Holiday Programme/Pupil Free Days from $10.19 per
child per session (full fee $60.00)
(fees subject to change)
Most families are eligible for Child Care Benefit (CCB) and
the 50% Child Care Rebate (CCR). The full fee applies for
families who do not apply for and are not eligible for CCB
and the CCR. All fees are approximate only. Late pick up
fees of $2 per minute per child apply for children collected
after 6:00pm. Prices may change at any time. Casual
bookings made within 24 hours incur an extra charge of
$3.30 per session. A late booking fee of $5.00 applies to
all Holiday Programme bookings made within 2 working
days of a session. Any pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
children not collected by 3:00pm will be taken to After
Care. Any children from other years not collected by
3:40pm will be taken to After Care.
What happens
Loads of fun activities for all ages including art/craft,
games, sports, drama, board games and fun with friends.
What to bring
Make sure you wear or bring appropriate clothing including
a hat (Terms 1 & 4).
www.trinity.nsw.edu.au
How to book
An OSHClub online enrolment form must be completed.
Enrol online at www.oshclub.com.au Once enrolled with
OSHClub, log in to your account and select to place either
a permanent or casual booking.
How to pay
Fees can be paid by Credit Card (VISA or Mastercard) or
by direct debit from your nominated bank account. Your
account will be automatically charged every 2 weeks for
your attendance fees. Usage statements will be available
online. A late/penalty fee of $9.90 will be charged to your
credit card or bank account if a transaction is declined.
Cancellations
OSHClub requires 24 hours’ notice for cancellation of a
booking, or a medical certificate in the case of illness. If
you provide either of these, you will receive a credit on any
out of pocket charges you incur. Credits will equal the full
fee less your CCB.
How to cancel a booking
1. Online (preferred method) – login to your account at
www.oshclub.com.au and remove or change your
booking. These changes take effect immediately.
2. SMS – 0421 268 989 (SMS charges apply). This can
take up to 24 hours to process. Include the following
details to ensure your request can be processed:
Child’s name e.g. Scott & Katie Smith Service e.g.
Example Primary School Session & Date you wish to
cancel e.g. Before Care on 15 Aug 2012
OSHClub Staff
OSHClub Programmes are staffed by qualified and
experienced Coordinators who have Working with
Children checks. Coordinators are trained in First Aid,
CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
Policies
Please refer to our policy document at the service to view
our admission and enrolment requirements, fee payment
procedures, employment of staff procedures, programming
procedures, behaviour management procedures, delivery
and collection procedures for children, dealing with illness
and emergency care, infectious disease, complaints and
anaphylaxis management policy.
Complaints
Any complaints or concerns regarding this service
should be directed to the Programme Coordinator, or by
contacting the OSHClub head office via email admin@
oshclub.com.au or on 02 8355 5300.
If you are unhappy with the way your complaint or issue
was handled, please contact the NSW Early Childhood
Education and Care Directorate, Department of Education
and Communities, Locked Bag 5107, PARRAMATTA
NSW 2124, Phone: 1800 619 113 (toll free).
This programme is provided and operated by OSHClub Pty Ltd in collaboration with
the school. Mr S. Bull and Mr J Bruce are the representatives and licensees of this
corporation.
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SOCIETY OF THE ARTS
MARCELLO MAIO (ACCORDION)
& PHIL STACK (DOUBLE BASS)
IN CONCERT
Venue Delmar Gallery
Date
Tuesday 17 February at 7.30pm
Tickets $30 / $20 concession
and seniors / $75 family of four
Free for Trinity students in uniform
click here to book online
or phone 9581 6070 Wednesday to Friday
Bookings essential
Maio is a true ‘musician’s musician’, whose flair and
facility has seen him range from a season with the
Song Company to the Australian tour of Atlanta soul
artist Cody ChestnuTT plus regular appearances
with his own jazz trio. In Roland Peelman’s words
(director of the Song Company), “Marcello can do
anything!”
Stack is a previous winner of the National Jazz
Awards, a founding member of multi-platinum rock/
pop group Thirsty Merc and in demand for studio
and live performances around the world. He began
touring with legendary trumpeter James Morrison
at the age of 19, after winning the James Morrison
Scholarship when he graduated from the Sydney
Conservatorium.
Together they will be performing Maio’s original
jazz compositions along with celebrated works by
Piazzolla and Jobim, classic French musette and
standards. Expect an evening of dramatic, chamberlike sound, a keen sense of rhythmic interest and
exquisite improvisation!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE SOCIETY OF THE
ARTS AND SAVE!
3 concert package: $75 / $50 conc. & seniors
Full subscription: $120 / $90 conc. & seniors
2015 CONCERT DATES
17 February – Marcello Maio & Phil Stack
24 March – London Klezmer Quartet (UK)
28 May – Orava Quartet
2 September – Miriam Lieberman and Friends
15 October – Michael Kieran Harvey
Click here to read the full programme
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HOMELANDS
All are welcome to attend the opening of our first exhibition “Homelands”
at Delmar Gallery tomorrow (31 January), 3.30pm. As well as viewing the
exhibition, you can meet the artists and hear an opening address at 3.30pm
by Mr Simon Chan.
Mr Chan is Director of Simon Chan & Associates Architects, a firm he
established in 1987. In 2009, he founded Art Atrium Gallery to exhibit
contemporary Australian, Asian and Aboriginal art with a special focus on
cross cultural collaboration and expression in art. He was the recipient of the
inaugural NSW Premier’s Multicultural Award for Arts & Culture (2013). He
is also President of the Haymarket Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of
the Australian Chinese Community Association and Co-Principal Sponsor of
the Paddington Art Prize.
The works in the exhibition range from symbolist charcoal drawings and
a graphic novel by Anton Pulvirenti, telling the story of the artist’s Italian
grandfather’s internment during WWII; a poetic, short film by Zheng Zheqing
about his quest to make sense of a new culture and place, acclimatising to
Sydney as an international student; to a monumental sculpture by Ingrid
van der Aa representing the artist’s Dutch and Australian identities. Also
included are impressive drawings by Abdullah M. I. Syed, layered prints by
Lucienne Fontannaz and sculpture Merryn Hull. The six artists have either
just completed or are finishing PhD and Masters degrees at the National Art
School, Sydney College of the Arts and UNSW Art & Design.
Abdullah Syed exhibits regularly in New York, Karachi and Dubai, and has
participated in many group exhibitions since moving to Sydney five years
ago. Lucienne Fontannaz, Merryn Hull and Ingrid van der Aa have had
previous careers as a curator, architect and counsellor respectively. Anton
Pulvirenti is one of the last practitioners of the art of Sicilian cart painting
and is represented by Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney. Zheng Zheqing is
practising as an artist in Shanghai.
Works in the exhibition are for sale.
Images: Anton Pulvirenti The Opening, 2014, charcoal on paper, 60 x 50cm
/ Goomiland, 2014, pen and ink on paper, 24 pages, 62 x 42cm each. /
Courtesy of Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney.
Catherine Benz | Convenor, Society of the Arts and Curator, Delmar Gallery
Delmar Gallery
144 Victoria Street
Ashfield NSW 2131
phone 61 2 9581 6070
fax 61 2 9716 7206
www.trinity.nsw.edu.au
Timely Reflections…
By Mr Ron Ogier (1966 – 1994) and (1997 – present)
THE HUNGRY SNAKE
Once upon a time in a jungle a very large python awoke
from his winter sleep feeling very hungry and very much
lacking in energy. His immediate problem was how to get
some food. In a tree nearby were dozens of monkeys,
all swinging on the branches and chattering busily, They
were deliciously plump, just the thing for a post hibernation
snack, but how to get hold of one? The python was in no
condition to climb the tree, and in any case the monkeys
would see him coming and flee. So, putting on his thinking
cap, the python decided on a very cunning action. He slid
out into a clearing below the tree, which was a veritable
smorgasbord of monkeys just waiting to be eaten. He
coiled himself into a tidy circle, with his head rising from
its centre. There he stayed. All he did was open and shut
his mouth. Open and shut. Open and shut. At first there
seemed to be no result, but after a while, a couple of the
monkeys noticed the python’s mouth opening and shutting; opening and shutting. Very soon, many more monkeys started
to watch. Fascinated by the ever opening and shutting mouth, they stopped their chattering and playing, and gathered on
the side of the tree nearest the python. Still the snake’s mouth opened and shut; opened and shut. Some of the more daring
monkeys climbed down the tree and sat in a circle around the large reptile. Open, shut. Open, shut: the Python’s mouth
continued to move. The circle of monkeys now utterly fascinated, came even closer. Eventually one monkey came right up to
the python to watch the opening and closing mouth. SNAP!!! And that monkey was no more! At least, he was no more on the
outside, but was a monkey-sized bulge in the python’s stomach. The python’s strategy had worked! He had achieved his first
meal for the summer.
I was reminded of this story heard in Sunday school so many years ago, as I was listening to Quad Assembly on Monday.
Mr Cujes was explaining to the new boys the process of coming to attention, standing at ease, and standing easy during the
Assembly, and my attention was caught by the word attention which drew my attention to this story, which I remember was
titled What gets your attention gets you! I hope that no-one at Trinity Grammar School is ever going to become a python’s
breakfast, but the moral of the story is that anything to which you give your attention constantly and regularly, may “get” you in
the sense that it becomes a habit. Habits may be good or bad, so we really need to think carefully about what we devote our
attention to, because what we do in our daily lives will be affected by our choices. We need to develop good habits of study, of
tidiness, of exercise and recreation, where we go, what we say, and of consideration for others, remembering that What gets
your attention – gets you!
Ron Ogier
RUGBY
RUGBY CLINIC
‘Junior Rugby Clinic’ will be running again this term; the clinic
is open to Prep and Junior School boys in Years 3 to 6. The
clinic will be held on Friday afternoons from 3:50pm to 5pm
on No. 3 Oval of the Summer Hill campus. It will commence
on Friday 6th February 2015 and run for the remainder of the
term.
The clinic will develop handling skills, evasive footwork, spatial
awareness and game sense. The training is designed to be fun
and fast with the emphasis on non-contact skills and games.
The programme will be delivered by Josh Clark, an ARU Level
2 coach. Josh has worked with the Senior and Junior School
Rugby teams for the past 4 seasons, prior to this he played
professional rugby in the UK and was involved with England
schoolboys.
The cost of the Rugby Clinic is only $100 for the term. If you
would like your son to join please fill out the registration form.
www.trinity.nsw.edu.au
This can be accessed by visiting the home page of the Junior
and Prep school websites and clicking on the “Rugby Clinic |
Years 3 to 6” link.
Payment for this activity is required prior to attendance. Please
note Preparatory School boys may have to make their own
travel arrangements, as spaces on the bus to the Summer Hill
campus are limited. Boys should wear School sports clothing
and bring mouth guards and boots.
If you require any additional information, please contact Josh
Clark on [email protected].
Josh Clark | Coaching Coordinator
No Limits Sports
mobile 0449 101 543
web www.nolimitssports.com.au
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TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Pancake Day
Please return the slip below to the canteen no later than
Wednesday 11th February and bring money on the DAY.
Pancake Day Recess Tuesday 17th February
Son’s name
1 x pancake
$1.80
2 x pancakes $3.50
Maple Syrup
Class
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Able to Volunteer
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IF YOUR SON IS SICK OR UNABLE TO ATTEND, PLEASE RING 0413 850 340 BEFORE 7:30 AM
If there is wet weather leading up to, or on, the day, boys should ring the Wet Weather Number 1300 788 477 AFTER 7:15 am. Should any further cancellations be made after 7:15 am, this message will be updated.
CRICKET
SOFTBALL
1st XI
2nd XI
Yr 5 XI A
Yr 5 XI B
Snr Super 8A
Bat and Ball Clinic
A
B
Opponent: Scots
Scots
St Patrick
St Patrick
Shore
Softball
St Patricks
St Patricks
Venue: Bressington Pk 1
Bressington Pk 2
Bressington 3
Bressington Pk 4
Northbridge E
Bressington 5
Bressington Pk A
Bressington Pk A
Address:
Underwood Rd, Homebush
Underwood Rd, Homebush
Underwood Rd, Homebush
Underwood Rd, Homebush
57 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge
Underwood Rd, Homebush
Underwood Rd, Homebush
Underwood Rd, Homebush
Time: 8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
9:30am
8:00am
9:30am
8:00am
Report To:
Mr Warland
Mr Asplin/
Mr Parekh
Mr Fraser/
Mr Gaudiosi
Mr Thomson/
Mr Murphy
Mr Bryant
Ms Robertson/
Ms Kelly
Mr Smith
Ms Evans/
Mr Jepson
Emmanuel Grogan
Darcy Mooney
Nicholas Enno
Nikhil Kapoor
Hunter Hannaford
Theo Christian
Jasper McCullagh
Isaac Cunningham
Zubin Thukral
Max Ryan Ben Robinson Tyler Beverly‐Smith
Will Martin Laurence Curtis
Eric Mihas
Will Cooper
Liam Clayton
Thomas McCrory
Rohan John
Ben Cameron
William Blanchfield
James Hardiman Jude Robinson
Harry Ford
Kieran Greche
Joshua Marcos
Thomas de Szoeke
Varun Iyer
Spyridon Konidaris
Zachary Pliatskas
William Maistry Tom Mackie
Reuben Srinivasan Damien Vimalaratnam
Sam Darling
Oscar Hindle
Benjamin Orr
Biaggio Signorelli
Harry Evans
Rhys Williams
Hari Kangatharan
Jesse Ring
Oliver Walker William Gray
Henry Sun
Lewis Potter
Nathan Dang
Liam Ling
Brendan Chew
Jim O’Brien
Ben Prsa
Jack Henderson
Marco Ianni
James Mallios
Jacob Angoul
William Thorpe
Shaan Mehta
Henry Sun
Evan Zhang
Panaw Jairan
Joshua Van de Groot
Hashim Mian
M tth R
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Alex Donavan
James Hawkins
Riley Janjes
Felix Leckie
Rhy Williams
Michael Alam
Oscar McLean
Andrew Tanous
Halil Mentes
Jon Luc Shala
SENIOR BASKETBALL
Team:
1st V
2nd V
3rd V
4th V
5th V
6th V
Opponent: Trinity Jnr
Trinity Jnr
Trinity Jnr
Trinity Jnr
Trinity Jnr
Trinity Jnr
Venue: TGS Prep Gym
TGS Prep Gym
TGS Prep Gym
TGS Prep Gym
Address:
Llandilo Ave Strathfield
Llandilo Ave Strathfield
Llandilo Ave Strathfield
Llandilo Ave Strathfield
TGS Prep O/Side Court
Llandilo Ave Strathfield
TGS Prep O/Side Court
Llandilo Ave Strathfield
Time: 10:15am
9:30am
8:45am
8:00am
8:45am
8:00am
Mr Dunphy
Report To:
Matthew NICOLAS
Dean PARASKEVOPOULOS
Sebastian PORTOLESI
Ricardo DELGADO
Theo KIDD
Jamie CHRISTOPOULOS
Kurtis CASTORINA
James PETRAKIS
Hayden JOHNSON
Euan GERMANOS
www.trinity.nsw.edu.au
Matthew CHEN
Jordan LIU
Andy LEE
Adam STAVROS
William LENARD
Alistair ROSEWORN
Kallan MARANIK
Sami HATOUM
Ryan TAMERJI
Elias CHAHINE
Mr Shum
Sebastian MATESIC
Jacky HONG
Michael MCPARTLAND
Justin KARAM
William ORR
James KAYE
Alexander PAGE
Joseph COOREY
Tony GEORGES
Christopher KAPANIRIS
Jordon LY
Jake VARONE
Justin WANG
Aaron FOK
Nicholas KICEEC
Thomas CALABRO
Edward FENG
George KRAMBOUSANOUS
Noah JUNG
Brian TRAN
Mr Bremner
Johnny DONG
Hashim MIAN
Nathan NGUYEN
Christian FARR
Simon HELIDONIOTIS
Matthew DE BELLE
James PAU
Mackenzie STEWART
Dylan ILON
Anthony JERONCIC
Brendan Capelli
Ivan Fang
Theo Fatseas
Alex Gomez
Jordan Itaoui
Harris Katsionas
John Lynch
David Nguyen
Ari Nikolakopoulos
Adam Pascale
Gabriel Willis
Emmanuel Abdel‐Nour
Hari Amirthalingham
Juno Ananda
Chris Chin
Jack Fahd
Archer Jeremy
Matthew Jerkovic
Anthony Le
Joshua Luong
Nicholas Nguyen
Justin Wang
OZTAG
NSW
QLD
Bressington
Underwood Rd, Homebush
8:00am
Mr T O'Neill/Ms Edwards
Antonio MURANIA
Joshua MING
Hamish DAVIDSON‐
MCLEOD
Evangelos PAPADOPOULOS
Farhan TAMBOLI
Jeris PAVLATOS
Jeremy CHIA Edmund BAKER
Kyan LUU
Duncan FENG
Anek Banik
Oliver de Andrade
James Huang
Elliot Kim
Jeremy McKeown
Callum McLeod
Brannen Ngo
Nathan Tran
Dylan Wang
Brandon Wong
Jake Bubic
Jacob Chow
Jason Cho
Ian Hong
Oscar McLean
John Sakoutis
Kurtin Tsang
Max Velton
Mohammed Zaarour
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