2024 Term 2 Week 7

From the Principal - Week 7

Dear Families

It is hard to believe that we are already in Week 7. The term is flying by, and the next four weeks will be busy with finishing up units of work, reporting and extracurricular activities taking place for different levels.  Whist this can be an exciting time for students, it can also be tiring, especially as we head towards the end of term and into winter. Over the past two weeks we have seen several excursions and incursions taking place, but there has also been an increase in the number of staff and students away unwell, and at times it has not been possible to staff all classes and we have needed to split grades. This unfortunately is our reality, and it is not only here at Trinity but right across the board with the current teacher shortage. When this happens, please be rest assured that your child will continue to learn, despite being in another class for the day. This is thanks to the amazing staff we have at Trinity who step up to cover their peers during these challenging times and always have the students’ best interests at heart. I thank all families in advance for their understanding and patience during these periods of staff shortages and ask that you continue to support the school by keeping unwell children at home until they are well enough to return to school.

Every year schools faces challenges, and the support of its members, is what gets them through. Over the coming weeks the staff and students will be focusing on the theme of “kindness”.  During these busy, challenging times, it is important that we remember to be kind to ourselves and to those around us.  

Kindness is choosing to do something that helps others or yourself, motivated by genuine warm feelings. It involves putting other people’s needs before our own. It begins with understanding that we all struggle at times. A great quote by Maya Angelou, reminds us that how we interact with each other, truly defines who we are.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,

but people will never forget how you made them feel".

Being kind is a choice. It requires courage and strength and a real desire to want to support people around us.  As parents, all we want for our children, is for them to be happy. Being happy requires work and a particular mindset. We only have a small window of opportunity to model values like “kindness” to our children before that window closes. My challenge to you all over the coming weeks is to prioritise kindness. Firstly, make time for yourselves amongst the craziness of your own lives, as deep down we know we aren’t any good to anyone if we can’t help ourselves.  Then share this kindness with those around you.  See what a difference this can make in such a short time.

Trinity Feast Day

Last Friday and Saturday we celebrated Trinity Feast Day.  Trinity Feast Day is a very special day in the school’s calendar as it allows us to gather as both a school community and a parish community to give thanks for the wonderfully, vibrant school we have.  Trinity first opened its doors in the year 2000 with 129 students. Over the past 24 years the school has grown to its capacity, currently providing a rich, inclusive Catholic education to 518 students. Over the two days, the students and staff celebrated Mass with Fr Michael and engaged in activities in the classroom to celebrate and acknowledge our school mantra “Growing together in Faith, Hope and Love”.  A big thank you to Miss Rogers for all her preparation for both events, to Fr Michael for celebrating Mass and to the students, staff and families for joining in the celebrations. Thank you also to the wonderful parents who cooked the BBQ lunch for the children. We are truly blessed at Trinity with such a supportive community.

Staffing Updates

Last Friday a letter was sent home to families to announce that Mrs Cassandra Burke will take on the Acting Deputy Principal role. Mrs Burke will support Mrs Shelton in her role as Acting Principal from the beginning of Term 3. I thank both Mrs Shelton and Mrs Burke for their commitment to supporting the students, families and staff at Trinity. 

Over the coming weeks several staff will be taking planned leave. Mrs Quick and Miss Marsden will be on leave for the next 2-3 weeks.  Mrs Kays will be taking leave from the 12 June until the end of term and Miss Scarton will be on leave for the last two weeks of term.  We will continue to do our best to ensure that the staff covering these roles are people known to the children.

Football Cards

A friendly reminder to parents that due to some ongoing issues with unfair trading occurring between students with football cards, the students have been asked to keep their cards at home and to trade them with parental consent outside of school. I thank you for your support in this matter.  

Staff Car Park

Over the past two weeks we have seen an increase in the number of parents using the staff car park to drop off their children. The staff car park is for staff only. Parents may enter the car park if they are dropping off their children at Before School Care, if it is before 8am. After 8am, I ask that parents please park out on the street to allow staff to park in the car park when they arrive at school. I thank parents for their understanding in this matter.

2025 Foundation (Prep) Enrolments 

Enrolments continue to take place for 2025 and we are nearing our capacity. If you have a child coming in 2025, or know of someone else who does, please contact the office for further details ASAP.  Enrolment forms can be downloaded from the Trinity School Website. 

NCCD - Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

What is the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data? Schools must now complete the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) every year, in August. It counts the number of students who receive additional adjustments or ‘help” at school so that all students have the opportunity to learn and succeed.

The NCCD helps governments plan for the needs of students with either a diagnosed or imputed disability and will ensure consistency across the country, from state to state and from sector to sector.

To count a student in the NCCD, schools must consider the following:

• Does the student require adjustments to be made so that they can access the curriculum on the same basis as their peers?
• Does the student have a disability according to the Disability Discrimination Act?
• Have the student’s parents or caregivers been consulted with, in regard to these adjustments?
• Is there clear evidence of the above to support the inclusion of the student in the NCCD?

Parental Consent - Changes were made to the law (Australian Education Act 2013 and Australian Education Regulation Act 2013) which mean that schools do not need to ask for parental consent in order to count a student. Rather, ongoing conversations between the school and family will have occurred prior to the decision being made each year. School’s are required to document the adjustments being made for all students.  Evidence is collected in many different ways. Such possibilities include: School work samples, Testing and Assessments, Reporting, Intervention Programs, Meetings - Formal and Informal, Personalised Learning Plans and Professionals working within the school.

If you have any questions relating to the NCCD, please speak to Ged or myself.

Term Two Assembly Dates

Week 8: Thursday 6^th June – Year 6 hosting

Week 10: Thursday 20^th June – Year 5 hosting

Important Dates

Monday 10 June                                         King’s Birthday (no school)

Tuesday 11 June                                         School PD Day (no school)

Wednesday 26 June                                 Family Learning Conversations

Thursday 27 June                                      Family Learning Conversations

Friday 28 June                                             Last day of Term 2

Kind regards

Kathryn Pepper

Religious Education - Term 2, Week 7

Dear Families, 

Catholic Education Week

During the Sunday Mass, two Trinity students; Ethan and Katelyn, shared their understanding of the Catholic Education Week theme; "See I am Making All Things New" and reflected on how we "Grow Together in Faith, Hope and Love at Trinity. 

This Pentecost Sunday also marked the launch of the Diocesan Consultation Process (DCP), through which Bishop Greg Bennet invites members of the community to participate in a two-part consultation process of prayer, and attentive listening, to gather ideas on what pastoral initiatives are needed to help our Diocese to become more Christ-centred, synodal and missionary as we face the opportunities and challenges of our time. It was wonderful to see Ethan processing with the DCP candle and light it from the flame of the Paschal Candle. 

On Wednesday staff from Trinity, Mary MacKillop and Don Bosco Primary school gathered together at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish to take part in faith formation around our CEW theme. The artwork, created by artist James B. Janknegt, shows the "risen Christ standing triumphantly over the pit of death and under the blessing hand of God, sweeping up the things of earth into a whirlpool of color. Birds, balls, and bicycles; musical instruments and charcoal grills; plants and houses, pets and people, mowers and swing sets—all are on their way to the New Jerusalem. Beauty, work, and play.

Also present in the cosmic swirl are a loaf of bread and a glass of wine, symbols of God’s broken body and spilt blood, the activators of the new covenant. These two objects are evidence on multiple levels that God does indeed transform: he transformed the shame of the cross into glory, and at the Communion table again and again he transforms common, earthly elements into means of grace." (Reflection by Victoria Emily  Jones, April 21st, 2016). 

Staff reflected upon that stood out to them in the image and Fr Michael led a formation around the underlying themes and connections to our CEW scripture focus. 

Trinity Feast Day 
What a fantastic Trinity Feast Day we had last Friday! The day began with a whole school Mass, where our Parish Priest, Fr Michael, creatively explained The Trinity by comparing it to Neapolitan ice cream: one tub, three flavours. In our classrooms, students participated in various activities to celebrate the Trinity and connect with our mantra, "Growing Together in Faith, Hope, and Love." The excitement of the students over their special lunch of sausages and icy-poles was a testament to the joy and community spirit that marked the day. A heartfelt thank you to all the parent volunteers who made this day possible!

Celebrating Pentecost
On Sunday 19th May Catholics celebrated Pentecost Sunday, marking the end of the Easter season. Our students learnt about the significance of Pentecost during morning prayer. Our level four students made further connections to their scripture focus, reflecting on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 

Family Prayer 
Our Family Prayer sessions at Trinity continue to be a wonderful chance for spiritual growth. These sessions bring families together, helping them connect with their faith and with each other.  In the fast pace of everyday life, Family Prayer provides a peaceful break, reminding families of the importance of spiritual growth and the strength of praying together as a community.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Hi parents, caregivers, and students.  You may know me as the ICT teacher, Robotics leader, or the Run Club leader. However, recently I was appointed the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (MHWL) for our great school.  My role is focused on building the capacity of our school to support the mental health and wellbeing of students.

Through this program, we aim to:

• Build the capability and confidence of teachers to better identify and support students with mental health concerns.
• De-stigmatise mental health issues, increase mental health literacy, and build whole school approaches to mental health through cultural and structural change.
• Implement effective mental health strategies aligned to social and emotional learning in the curriculum and whole school approaches to health, wellbeing, teaching and learning initiatives.
• Develop a clear pathway for referrals for students identified as requiring further assessment and intervention within the school and to regional and external community-based services.
• Support schools to build connections with local health services and better navigate the service sector.
• Improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for students, which will also benefit their social and academic outcomes.

In the weeks and months ahead, I will share with what we are doing as a school in this space as well as some hints and tips on how to support your child’s mental health.  In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact me in person, on the phone (9704-1970), or via email  (joseph.dannaoui@trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au). 

Take care and God Bless.

Joe Dannaoui

Visual Art-Term 2,Week 7

Grade Four Gallery Art

The Grade Four students artwork (from when they were in Grade Three at the end of the year) has been chosen to be displayed at the Zart Art Gallery in Box Hill for the whole of Term Two, this artwork in based on the abstract artist Carmen Herrera. It is a great opportunity for our students to experience having their works displayed to the public.The Zart Student Gallery is a unique public space dedicated to the exhibition of student artwork. It provides an exciting and meaningful platform for children of all ages to celebrate their visual art practice and receive positive feedback and recognition

Address: Unit 4/41-43 Lexton Rd, Box Hill North VIC 3129

Congratulations to the follow students

Shubikshha,Katelyn,Olivia,Savannah,Chelsea,ChloeH,Alice,Florence,Marlee,Zara,Lenny,ChloeA,Kaylee  M,Nathan,Caleb,Georgio,Emelia,Declan,Zariah,Chantelle,Marly,Emily,Michelle,Mia,Jada and Lucas

Grade Six have created these great combination of Optical Illusion and weaving Art

Physical Education - Term 2, Week 7

SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA (SSV) - CRANBOURNE NORTH DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY

On Monday 20th May, 54 students from years 4-6 represented Trinity at the Cranbourne North District Cross Country, which was held at Casey Fields.  Students in the under 9/10 category ran 2km, whilst students in the under 11 and under 12/13 category ran 3km. The students should all be very proud of their individual achievements. Their dedication in attending lunchtime run club twice a week with Mr Dannaoui enabled them to run with confidence and the determination to run all the way to the finish line.

Trinity placed 5th overall out of 8 schools in our district.

Congratulations to the following students who placed in the top 10 in their age group and qualified to compete at the next stage, Division Cross Country:

Caitlin T (6A) - 5th place

Ava M (6B) - 9th place

Lucas P (6C) - 9th place

Xavier A (5B) - 9th place

Caitlyn A (4A) - 7th place

Emily F (4B) - 3rd place

Thank you to Mr Dannaoui for providing the students with the opportunity to train at lunchtimes and guide the students through their race plan. Thank you also to Mrs Darwish, Mrs Varsamis, Mrs Quick, Mrs Fernandez and Miss Bibby for supporting the students on the day.

SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA (SSV) - CASEY SOUTH DIVISION CROSS COUNTRY

Today, 6 of our students represented Trinity and our district at the Casey South Division Cross Country. Their outstanding results are a testament to their resilience and training. Congratulations to:

Emily F (4B) - 16th place

Caitlyn A (4A) - 31st place

Xavier A (5B) - 35th place

Caitlin T (6A) - 12th place

Ava M (6B) - 16th place

Lucas P (6C) - 31st place

Mrs Woolf and Mrs Cahill (PE Teachers)

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING - 26 and 27 June 2024

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CHILD SAFE STANDARDS WORKING WITH CHILDREN

Trinity has zero tolerance towards child abuse and is therefore committed to complying with the Ministerial Order No. 1359 – Implementing the Child Safe Standards – Managing the Risk of Child Abuse in Schools and School Boarding Premises. All parents/guardians wishing to help in the classroom, canteen or attend excursions MUST have completed the PARENT HELPER WORKSHOP and hold a current WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARD.

Further details are available from the school office or the Justice Department website.  All parent/guardian helpers must sign in at the office before proceeding to the classrooms.  Your current Working with Children card must be displayed at all times when working in the classrooms and attending excursions.

A reminder to all Parents/Carers, supervision by School Staff begins at 8.30am before school and after school only at the drop off area until 3.30pm.

Trinity Car Park Etiquette

• For greater safety and visibility, we are requesting that all drivers reverse park into the marked bays.
• Thank you all who use the pedestrian crossing area.  You are demonstrating to your children correct road safety practices.  Once children cross the pedestrian crossing into the parking area, they, for their safety, need to be placed into vehicles promptly.  The car park is NOT a meeting area.
• The lane around the edge of the car park (closest to the oval) are for vehicles waiting to pick children up from the Pick-up Zone ONLY.
• The two parking bays closest to the office path are the PICK-UP ZONES.  These are NO STANDING zones.  If your children are not ready to get into your car as you pull up to the pick-up zone, you must continue on and rejoin the end of the pick-up queue.
• There is NO RIGHT TURN when exiting the car park.  All vehicles must turn left for the safety of others and to maintain traffic flow.
• THE GATES CLOSE AT 8.50am. They will RE-OPEN AT 3.00pm. The gates close for the day at 3:30pm. Occasionally they might reopen slightly later due to school activities.
• The Staff Car Park is for STAFF PARKING ONLY.  Please do not use it as a drop off/pick up for students.

Thank you for your patience and consideration of others