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EDITION 17/9 December 2011 |
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From the Principal
Speech and Awards Ceremony
Wednesday 14 December – Hewitson Theatre STARplex
Click here to view Speech and Awards Ceremony information
Year 10 Graduation
Thursday this week marked a very significant day in the life of our Year 10 students who graduated from our school. Some of these students were the original Receptions at the school and their graduation now completes another chapter in the history of Gawler River as we reach this milestone. On behalf of the entire school community I thank these students for the contributions they have made to Gawler River and wish them every success as they continue their life- long learning journey. Good luck!
Congratulations 2011 Gawler River
Yr 10 graduates
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Year 10 Graduation ceremony
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School Captains' at the Year 10 Graduation
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Post Year 10 Graduation
ceremony celebrations
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Book lists - Subject Information
2012 Information packages are currently being distributed with details pertaining to book lists. Middle School Year 9 and 10 students have already been informed of subject choices.
Second Hand Book Sales
Second hand text book sales will take place throughout the College on Monday 12 December with Gawler River sales occurring at 2.30pm in the Middle School Conference Room (Room 40).
Staff Information
The end of the school year often marks the time where we farewell members of our teaching staff. Mrs Kathy Hatzimanolis will be moving and taking up the position of Head of Teaching and Learning at our South School. Several staff have completed contracts with us and we are sincerely grateful for the contributions they have made to Gawler River. We extend our thanks to Miss McGuire and Mrs Ulstrup and wish them well in their future teaching. Mrs Staci Guerin will take maternity leave for 2012 and we wish her the very best.
I am delighted to announce the following staff who will be joining us next year. Miss Cassie Kotsoglous (Year 1) and Miss Eleanor Norris (Year 4) will join the Junior School teaching team and Miss Kristy Williamson will assume responsibility of the Music programme. Ms Anna Rek will be joining us from our North School and teach primary French.
On behalf of the school and College community I wish both Miss Melanie Randells and Mr Sam Barrera and Miss Erica Laven and Mr David Halpin the very best wishes for their respective weddings which will be held during the holidays. May both couples’ lives be filled with much love, happiness and success.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank the entire school community for their contributions this year in creating a school which we are all proud. On behalf of my colleagues, we extend season’s greetings and hope 2012 brings peace, happiness, good health and prosperity to all.
RICK JARMAN
Principal
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Nick Hately at the 2011 Valedictory
Service
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From the Head of the College
Dear Parents
As the year closes it is great to have an opportunity to reflect on the
celebrations that have occurred and that are still to come at this
extraordinarily busy time.
I have had the pleasure of being involved in
Year 10 graduation ceremonies at North, South, Blakeview and Gawler River
schools and the Trinity College Senior (TCS) Valedictory Service. It is always
astonishing to hear of the great feats that our students achieve and the manner
in which they go about their study at Trinity.
Year 12 students have
finished their time at Trinity College and I wish them all the very best of luck
as they await their SACE results.
There is an enormous amount of work
undertaken in the last weeks of school to ensure that the end of the year is
well managed and memorable for students, including “O” week for Year 11
students; Year 10 orientation to TCS, House dinners, final assessments and
preparations for school speech days.
I would like to thank all students
for their contribution to the life of their school and to thank, on behalf of
all parents and students, the teachers for their tireless efforts throughout
2011.
I would also like to thank parents for your commitment to your
children’s education over the course of the year. I would encourage all parents
to continue to be involved in College life as far as they are able; it certainly
makes a difference to the lives of our students.
Have a blessed and safe
Christmas and New Year. I look forward to meeting with you all again in 2012.
NICK HATELY
Head of Trinity College
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Second Hand Book Sale
A second hand book sale will take place on Monday 12 December 2011.
In many cases, the selling of books is usually negotiated between families. However, if you wish to take advantage of this opportunity, the second hand book sale will be held in Room 40, Middle School Conference Room beginning 2.30pm. For further details and a list of books that can be sold for use in 2012 click here.
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Library News
Premier’s Reading Challenge
The presentation of awards was held on Friday 2 December. Congratulations to Mrs Kieboom’s Year 2 class, Miss Attridge’s Year 3 class and to Stevens House who managed to read the most books. Thank you to everybody who participated in this event in 2011 and we look forward to handing out even more medals and awards next year. The website has a section called ‘Kidspace’ where you can enter competitions and view the Honour Roll. There is also the chance for parents and students to provide feedback on this challenge by completing a survey.
Overdue Books
All books were due back by Friday 2 December. There are still some that are outstanding and must be returned immediately. We appreciate your help with this matter.
Thank you to everybody for your help and support this year and the Library staff would like to wish you all a special time at Christmas and all the best for 2012.
Enjoy your reading.
MRS ANN FYFFE
Teacher Librarian
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Parents and Friends
Dear Parents and Friends
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Committee and members for their help and support this year. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a safe New Year.
Kindest regards
DEBORAH HOOPER
President
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Yr 6 graduates from
Mr Frossinakis' class
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Yr 6 graduates from
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School News
Year 6 Graduation
Our Year 10 students were not the only proud and deserving graduates to mark a significant milestone this week. Gawler River Year 6 students also celebrated their graduation from Junior School at a ceremony and presentation service. Congratulations and well done to all.
Wishing Tree
Gawler River Junior School students visited a local Wishing Tree to leave gifts for needy families.
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Trinity Saddle Club
Term 1 2012 - Wednesdays 3.45 –
5.45pm
Trinity Equestrian Club will run a special Saddle Club
session on Wednesday afternoons for children who are want an introduction to
horse riding and owning your own horse. These sessions are the first step
towards being a part of the Trinity Equestrian Club.
These sessions
provide students with hands on experience in looking after a horse, pony care
session and riding session. Sessions are open to students who want to learn more
and have no or little experience with horses.
These sessions will run
from Week 2 till Week 9 (inclusive) in Term 1 Wednesday afternoons between
3.45pm and 5.45pm. The price is $240 and a discount is offered for families
with more than one child interested in attending.
Limited places are available, so book early to avoid disappointment. To enrol
into the Saddle Club please email Leanne Tripa. All numbers must be
finalised by end of Week 9 so enrol now.
Look forward to meeting you soon.
RACHELE TAYLOR
Trinity
Equestrian Club Coordinator
Equestrian Australia Level 1 General
Coach
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Sports News
Thanks to everyone involved in Trinity Sport for 2011. We once again had
excellent participation across numerous sports, with around 1200 students
representing the College in over 200 teams from reception right through to Year
12.
We also had some outstanding individual and team achievements including state
finals for soccer, netball and basketball, which included an open soccer state
title. Other excellent team results included our open boys athletics team and
our College cross country squad. Individually, students from across the College
were chosen in numerous state teams and elite squads while swimmer James
McKechnie became a national champion swimmer and 2011 Sportsperson of the Year
Travis Head toured India with the Australian U/19 World Cup Cricket squad and
played in the SA Futures Team.
Elsewhere, Trinity College has created a Sporting Hall of Fame, elite
performance academies have been initiated and have forged a greater commitment
to developing the whole athlete through focused strength and conditioning
programs. Netball continues its exceptional popularity and has now moved the
majority of it teams to a STARplex based competition, while swimming and cricket
have confirmed high-level coaching appointments for 2012.
A big thank you to all the coordinators, coaches, grounds staff, volunteers
and parents for making 2011 another outstanding year in sport.
Check out
a video montage of our successful sporting moments here.
RUPERT SAPWELL and CHRISTINE MURRAY
Trinity Sports Office
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Community News
- Special Family Christmas Eve
Service - St Francis' Anglican Church Trinity College Chapel
Gawler. 7pm - 8pm. Celebrate the birth of the King through the retelling of the
events of the first Christmas. Download a flyer here.
- Gawler Library School Holiday
Program - download a flyer here.
- International Rwanda
Exhibition - the exhibition will open on Saturday 10 December UN
Human Rights Day. Lynn Arnold the Chief Executive Anglicare, will open the
exhibition and visitor will also have a chance to learn more about the events
leading up to and after the Rwanda genocide. Please join us for what promises to
be an event that will inspire us through a greater understanding of one of the
great atrocities of the 20th century. Download an invitation here.
- Would $500 assist you
with education costs? – Saver Plus is delivered by Anglicare SA
and is looking for new participants. You could receive up to $500 to help pay
for education costs including text books, computers, excursions and swimming
lessons. For more details click here or email Debbie Rieger or telephone 0457
778 022.
- The Australian Lions
Drug Awareness Foundation provides development and provision of
suitable drug awareness resources and materials for use in the community by
Lions, Lioness and Leo Clubs. For more information visit the website or
download their latest newsletter.
- The Australian Air
Force Cadets is one of the premier youth organisations of
Australia and is currently recruiting for 2012. Click here for more
details.
- Parent Workshop Tuesday 7
February 2012 - join respected author, teacher and presenter Mark Le Messurier.
Download a flyer here.
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STARplex News
We have a fun-filled season of activities to keep
your child active and entertained during the December/January holiday
period.
Get in the
swim of things
Try a
taster package
High energy
skills
Move to the
groove
Rule the
court
Download a Holiday Program booklet for more detail and book early to
ensure your place.
** JANUARY SPECIAL
EVENTS **
- National Baptist Basketball
Carnival
Sunday 8 January - Sunday
15 January 2012
- The Outer Space Collector
Friday 20
January
Join the outer space collector Blip as he secretly
visits earth to collect information and stories that make us unique.
- Australia Day Basketball
Carnival
Friday 27 – Sunday 29 January 2012
Junior boys
and girls, senior men, women and mixed teams from across SA. Nominate a team
today or come and watch the local talent on display.
Come in and visit or phone STARplex Reception on 8522 0622 to find out more
or to make a booking or visit our website.
The STARplex team would like to wish all
Trinity families and staff a safe and happy holiday.
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