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HEADMASTER'S BULLETIN | FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER2016

NEWS & NOTIFICATIONS

From the Head MasterR U OK Day

On Wednesday at Quad Assembly, we were pleased to welcome Mr Stuart McRae (01/12We), a formerambassador for R U OK Day. Mr McRae, who is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art, and whorecently directed last term’s production of Alone it Stands, shared with the boys the purpose behind the R U OKDay initiative, and the specific strategy involved in terms of the four steps (see Mr Green's article).

At a time when more and more attention is given to the challenges in our community regarding mental illnessand depression, his words were most apposite and remind us all – staff, students and parents alike – of the needto “look out for each other”. It is interesting also to ponder the fact that by caring for others we do in fact takebetter care of ourselves. This is an ongoing challenge for all sections of our community, for whether we are inYear 7 or Year 12, the newest staff member or the most experienced, we can all commit to caring for oneanother and thereby supporting our overall aim of “making Trinity even better tomorrow than it is today.”

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The Head Master and Mr McRae

Milton CujesHead Master


From the Deputy Head MasterMr Stuart McRae (01/12We) and a former ambassador for R U OK in 2014, spokepatiently at Quad Assembly on Wednesday regarding R U OK and the following is theaddress he gave:

“R U OK Day is primarily about inspiring people to take the time to ask, “Are you okay?” of their friends, familyand anybody who might be struggling at this particular moment in their life.

At times we are all challenged by things that life throws at us, be it the pressure of school life, family issues orpersonal issues; and it’s important that we have strong and caring connections with friends and family who canprovide a vital safety net to help us cope with those challenges.

It can take a lot of trust and understanding for someone to open up about what they might be going through – sobeing there for one another in both good and bad times is the key to building that trust.

For some of you, I’m sure being there for one another and having the maturity to have the difficult conversationscomes very naturally, but for others it might seem too awkward, too difficult. So if you’re someone who finds itdifficult, there are four simple step, that RUOK have come up with, that might make it easier:

1. Ask “Are you okay?”2. Listen without judgement3. Encourage action4. Check in

The first step is to simply ask the question, “Are you okay?”

Be relaxed, friendly and concerned in your approach.Help them open up by asking questions life “How are you going?” or “What’s been happening?”Mention specific things that have made you concerned for them, like, “You seem less chatty than usual.How are you going?”

If there is a ‘push back’

If they don’t want to talk, don’t criticise them.Tell them you’re still concerned about changes in their behaviour and you care about them.Avoid confrontation.You could say: “Please call me if you ever want to chat” or “Is there someone else you’d rather talk to?”

The second step is to ‘listen without judgement’.

Take what they’re saying seriously and don’t interrupt or rush the conversation.Don’t judge their experiences or reactions. Just acknowledge that things seem tough for them.If they need time to think, sit patiently with the silence.Encourage them to explain: “How are you feeling about that?” or “How long have you felt that way?”Show that you’ve listened by repeating back what you’ve heard (in your own words) and ask if you haveunderstood them properly.

The third step is to ‘encourage action’.

Ask: “What they’ve done in the past to manage similar situations?”Ask: “How would you like me to support you?”Ask: “What is something you can do for yourself right now? Something that’s enjoyable or relaxing?”You could say: “When I was going through a difficult time, I tried this… You might find it useful too.”If they’re feeling down for more than 2 weeks, then encourage them to see a health professional. Youcould say, “It might be useful to link in with someone who can support you. I’m happy to assist you to findthe right person to talk to.”Be positive about the role of professionals in getting through tough times.A good place to start is with parents, school teachers, School Chaplain or School Counsellors. However, ifthey would prefer to speak to a professional outside of the School there are wonderful local serviceproviders like ‘Headspace’ and the ‘Kids Helpline’ which are easily accessible.

The fourth stage is to ‘check in’.

Pop a reminder in your diary to call them in a couple of weeks. If they're really struggling, follow up withthem sooner.You could say: "I've been thinking of you and wanted to know how you've been going since we lastchatted."


Ask if they've found a better way to manage the situation. If they haven't done anything, don't judgethem. They might just need someone to listen to them for the moment.Stay in touch and be there for them. Genuine care and concern can make a real difference.

My challenge to you is to ‘really’ ask the question.

We are all very fortunate to be part of this wonderful family, the Trinitarians. We’ve even more fortunate to livein a time when it’s okay for blokes to talk about their feelings.

It’s important that we do.”


87th CAS Track & Field Championships87th CAS TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK ATHLETICSCENTRE (SOPAC), HOMEBUSH | THURSDAY 15th SEPTEMBER, 2016It Is COMPULSORY For All Boys In Years 9, 10 & 11.

Boys will travel by bus from TGS to Homebush.

Depart TGS at 1.15pm

Finish at Homebush by 8.15pm (Approx)

Boys may also be picked-up at TGS by 8.45pm (Approx)

Please arrange to meet your son in the school car park (entry via Victoria St)

There will be three buses leaving at 11:00 am from Prospect Road for the competitors.

All boys in years 9, 10 and 11 will travel to SOPAC by bus from School, departing at 1:15pm.Students in Years 7, 8 and 12 can voluntarily attend by collecting a permission note from theSportmaster’s office and returning the signed permission slip to the student services office byWednesday 14th September.

The Championships will finish at approximately 8.15pm. The buses will be leaving as soon as possible thereafterand will return all students back to the Summer Hill Campus.

Any student wishing to be picked up by his parents from SOPAC after the Championships mustsupply a note to Student Services by Wednesday 14th September notifying the school of thesearrangements. Students not returning to Trinity must be collected by their Parents or Guardian as students areNOT to use public transport to make their way home.

Parents who collect their sons from SOPAC will have to park in one of the car parks while waiting for their sons toleave the Centre in the evening, as there will not be any room for cars to park outside of the Athletics Centre.

Parents will not be able to collect their sons before the end of the CAS Track and FieldChampionships as it is grossly discourteous for boys to leave before the end of the meeting. Allboys should support their School Track and Field Team right to the very end.

Boys must wear their winter uniform including coats to the Championships. Boys should also be ready to beactively involved in cheering, thus supporting our Athletes. All I-pods, ipads, MP3s, tennis balls, reading material,etc will be confiscated. Boys may take their mobile phones but must ensure they are switched off during theChampionships. The phones may be kept in the student’s pocket.

Boys will be able to purchase food and drink at the Centre. However it would be an advantage tobring food and drink, as the lines at the kiosk can be very long. No school bags should be taken tothe Championships and definitely no glass bottles.

If there is a legitimate reason for your son not to attend the Championships, parents areencouraged to write a letter to the Master of the Middle School (Yr 9) or Master of the Senior School(Yrs 10 & 11) requesting permission. Boys in Years 9 to 11 who are unable to attend theChampionships will be expected to attend and give support to an alternate non-compulsory Schoolevent at a later date.

Bradley Wirth | Director of Campus Administration


From the Arthur Holt LibraryHaving done some archaeological digging in the Trinity archive vaults recently, wewould like to honour the style and cadence in the ‘Library Notes’ of old from theTriangle with this week’s update.

This past week the library has been a hive of activity, as always. The boys wait patiently around the ink machinesto discharge their overdue assignments, a great many of which are bound into folders to create an aestheticallypleasing article for teachers to admire. We here at the library hope the contents of these assignments are aspleasing as their noble appearance! As the first rays of spring sunshine filter through the vast windows in thelounge, boys are often seen reclining on beanbags, engrossed in an adventurous novel, whilst the senior boysmake excellent use of the reference section for their examinations. Until, alas, the bell chimes, and the stampedebegins towards the exit for another period of scholarship. We are proud to display many new books that havebeen added to the collection, of which includes several fine books on English history and the installation of theentire Belgariad series by David Eddings, to supplement our comprehensive fantasy section. We encourage allboys to expand their reading to genres unknown to them, as is our purpose with library bingo, which animpressive 70 students and staff are now engaged in.And so I leave you with this quote, by an author unknown:

Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book.

Charlotte Yates | Library Services Specialist


ACADEMIC

Academic Focus | LanguagesWith the start of the new academic year no more than two months away, I thought it would be useful, especiallyfor the current Year 7 about to embark on the more intensive study of the language of their choice, and thecurrent Year 10, many of whom have chosen to do the IB Diploma, to focus on the best approach to foreignlanguage learning.

In previous articles I have directed the attention of the reader to the importance of studying a foreign language,and I have also discussed the many opportunities open to students who succeed in learning one. I thereforeproceed in the belief that no fair-minded educator and no students interested in expanding their horizons wouldattempt to mount an argument in favour of removing foreign languages from the mandatory components of ourcurriculum.

If you are in Year 7 or Year 10 at the moment or the parent of someone in those years, pleaseconsider the following advice very carefully.

Reject completely the “cruise and cram” method of learning. This is by far the most popular and, unfortunatelyfor its proponents, the least successful technique, cultivated by students whose main interest is getting throughassessment tasks and gaining as many marks as possible for the least possible effort. “Cruise” is a term I use todescribe what many students, especially those in Year 8, do when faced with the task of practising at home whatthey have learnt in class. These students may answer questions in class, they may even pose good questions,they quite often take good notes, they may even complete every written exercise set, but they are still“cruising” if they do not regularly:

go over the notes they have made in class about new verb patterns (conjugations) or new sentencestructures (syntax) or new expressions which cannot be translated word for word (idiom).practise the contents of these notes orally (that is, say them out loud till they can say them withoutreference to their notes.write out what they have learnt till they can do so without reference to the notes.learn by heart every new word they encounter, especially those irreducible ones (morphemes) whichform the basis of the language: common verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs and prepositions, withoutwhich progress in the study of the language is impossible.focus in particular on idiom, because idiomatic expressions tend to defeat students who rely on solvingproblems mathematically or logically. Mastering grammar should come easily to students who like toidentify patterns, but an understanding of grammar is not enough to explain how idioms work. They maybe a source of frustration to many students, but that does not mean they cannot be understood andlearnt.read as much as possible in the target language, and this applies especially to the students beginning Year11. The more they read in the language, the more proficient they become in it.devote some time, at least four evenings a week, to practising some aspect of the language. One eveningmay be spent on just one difficult irregular verb, or four new adjectives, or a new idiom, or a newsentence structure, and that is enough! Notice my use of the expression “some time”. As a general rule, Isuggest about twenty minutes, but some students may need more time, others might require less. Onething is certain: trying to “cram” for a language assessment task the night before the test is utterlypointless if it follows seven weeks of ignoring the advice I have given above.

Now it is true that much of what I have said about learning applies to more than just foreign language study, butwhile many students can follow at least some of my advice, the two most neglected requirements are regularityand that most unfashionable demand, the need to memorise. The best language students meet theserequirements more often than not, and some even do so without realising that they are working, such is theirpassion for the subject.

Given that so many Trinitarians are now choosing the IB Diploma, the importance of embracing foreign languagestudy enthusiastically has never been more obvious. Our most successful IB candidates have been those boyswho have studied the language they started with in the first term of Year 8. Logic dictates that it is easier tomaster something over five years than two, and if ever students needed a practical reason as an incentive, thenthey have it. Furthermore, those students with three years of language study behind them have a choice notopen to students who begin a language course in Year 11. The former can decide at what level they will continuetheir language study. While most students opt for Standard Level (IB) or Continuers (HSC), some students whohave excelled choose Higher Level (IB) or Extension (HSC), if the course is offered.

As I have said many times: either one argues that every IB student who has a scored a 7 (the highest grade) orevery HSC student who has achieved a Band 6 in a foreign language, is a genius, or one has to admit that such


an achievement is very much in the realms of possibility for most learners.

Exchange Opportunities for students of French and German now in Years 9 and 10:

In addition to the Exchange Programme Organisations, such as Antipodeans (with which we have worked forsome years now) and Southern Cross, we have reciprocal arrangements with two schools:

Bad Aibling in Bavaria for German students, and St Jacques de Compostelle in Dax in southwestern France.Trinity students host visiting French and German students (mid-year) and then go to France or Germany duringour summer vacation. There is of course no compulsion to go to Europe, and Trinitarians can gain a great dealfrom simply hosting a student from France or Germany. I would urge boys and parents to consider making themost of these opportunities, especially the exchanges with these two schools. Quite apart from their educationalvalue, the school exchanges have the benefit of being a lot more affordable.

More information is available from Mrs Jessica Spratt (French) and Mr Andreas Mickler (German).

Ashley Lucas | Head of Languages


ASSIST SCHOLARSHIPS IN USA 2017/2018 for Students inYear 11 (2017)

These scholarships provide for the selected students a 10-month, fully-funded opportunity to attend an affiliatedindependent school of the National Association of Independent Schools in the United States. No school fees andno boarding costs are required for these places. The tuition/boarding fees which are waived are as high as$US59,892 or close to 78,500AUD currently.

Requirements of candidates are:

Must be between 15 – 18 years of ageHigh academic and general abilityExceptional character and personal suitability referencesAbility to sustain a long-term overseas placement

If selected candidates will need to:

Pay an administration fee of $US12,750Pay the return airfare to the USA, health insurance, andProvide their own personal spending money (approx. $US150 per month).

Scholarships in this round are being offered for the period August 2017 to June 2018, allowing the completion ofa full year of study and experience in the United States. Students are individually matched to schools withmeticulous care, and a very high standard of pastoral oversight is provided by ASSIST personnel throughout theschool placement.

Students who are currently in Year 10 and who will be in Year 11 in 2017, in Australian independent schools only,are eligible to apply for ASSIST Scholarships. The closing date for all applications is Monday 19September 2016.

Applicants must then be endorsed by their School. School Reports and references are needed by Monday10 October 2016 and are very carefully considered.

For further information and application materials contact:

Dr Alan Hutchison

Deputy Principal and Head of the Senior School

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School, Melbourne

(03) 9490 6237

[email protected]

Peter Green | Deputy Head Master


mailto:[email protected]

Motivation and Engagement SurveyStudents’ academic motivation and engagement is closely associated with their school achievement. During thisweek, all boys in Years 5 and 7 completed a survey about behaviours and attitudes associated with their workethic, self-regulation, class participation, study, homework and enjoyment of school. A similar survey wascompleted by Year 10 students earlier in the year during their Academic Conference. Follow-up from the surveywill take place over the coming weeks by class teachers for boys in Year 5 and Middle School Housemasters forboys in Year 7. The survey relates to our focus on the Motivation and Engagement Wheel, which helps boysrealise that positive motivation and engagement factors are learnable, and negative motivation and engagementfactors are changeable. The Wheel also promotes factors that are pivotal to boys’ success beyond school.

Jason Cheers | Academic Dean


SPORT

Track and FieldThe Riverview and Scots Invitational was the fourth opportunity for boys to secure a place in this year’s CASTrack and Field team. With windy conditions we still managed 59 personal best performances across all eventcategories, "a fantastic achievement" from a team hungry to succeed at this year’s Championships. You canaccess photos from the Meet on our Track and Field website by clicking here.

Overall, Trinity performed extremely well and continues to strive to be the best team it can be... Only 6 sleeps togo until the big day, this Saturday will be the final opportunity for students to gain selection, so hopefully we willhave a full turn out so that we can select the best possible team for the Championships.

Other notable performances were:

13 Years

Caleb Nazareth (8Sc) 100m – 12.30s, 200m – 25.90s

Thomas Stobierski (7WJ) 100m – 13.75s

James Park (8Yo) 200m – 25.62s, Long Jump 4.75m

Hunter Hannaford (7Du) 100m – 13.26s, 400m – 62.25s

Jack Casamir (7WH) 400m – 65.80s

Theo Christian (7He) 4:52.79s

Joshua Yeoh (8Sc) Javelin – 34.29m

Laurence Curtis (7Sc) Discus – 28.18m

14 Years

Elijah Hooper (9Ar) 100m – 12.10s, 200m – 25.29s, 400m – 55.39s

Harrison Waters (8We) 100m – 12.86s

Jordan Maze (9Hi) 100m – 12.20s, 200m – 24.80s

Thomas Virgona (8St) 800m – 2:13.88s

Bill Zhu (9La) 1500m – 5:06.07s

Sebastian Buchanan (8Sc) Javelin – 36.17m

Jack Bermingham (9Mu) Javelin – 34.24m

Seamus O’Connor (8Ho) Javelin – 36.11m

Ethan Bateman (8WJ) Shot Put – 12.49m

15 Years

Alex Cameron (9WH) 200m – 24.93s

Luke Cunningham (10He) 800m – 2:11.30s, 400m – 56.12s, Discus – 45.74m

Blaise McKee (9Ar) 400m – 56.87s

Luke Gabriel (10Hi) 100m – 11.92s

Sam York (9Hi) 100m – 13.02s, Javelin – 39.01m


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Connor Murphy (9Ta) 100m – 11.65s, 400m – 56.49s

Christian Morfuni (9Ar) Shot Put – 13.08m

16 Years

Alexander Kolesnikoff (10Ho) Discus (1.75kg) – 44.36m

Sebastien Moir (11Hi) 400m – 50.20s

Nathaniel Davies (10Ke) 800m – 2:10.90s

Lelland Hui (10Fo) 800m – 2:04.97s

Kevin Shen (11He) 100m – 12.27s

Dean Kalliris (10Ke) 200m – 23.60s

Alex Chow (10Hi) 400m – 55.64s, 800m – 2.13.90s

Leo Kostas (10WH) 400m – 55.64s

Ned Hatton-Ward (10Sc) Long Jump 5.57m

Charlie Griffith (10Yo) Long Jump – 5.43m

Bertie Swann (11Ar) 110mHurdles – 14.56s

17 Years

Kristof Bryndum (11Sc) 400m – 53.43s, 100m – 11.47s

Ben LoRusso (11He) Shot Put (5Kg) – 13.40m

Will O’Brien (12WJ) High Jump – 1.70m

Michael Amin (11WH) 800m 2.11.80s and 1500m 4.46.44s

Nicholas Capovilla (11Ho) 100m 11.85s

Andrew O’Dea (11La) 110mHurdles – 18.40s

Harris Vlahopoulos (11St) Shot Put – 12.02m

Jonathan Wang (12WJ) Javelin – 33.14m

Opens

Remo Pascale (12Mu) 110mHurdles – 17.10s

Paul Raptis (12Ta) 800m – 2.:15.85s

Keegan Street (12WJ) 800m – 2:12.80s

Rory Ding (12Sc) 800m – 2:15.10s

Mitchell Moschatos (12Yo) Long Jump – 5.18m

Overall, some incredible results. However, with only one more opportunity to compete before this year’s CASTrack and Field Championships it will be imperative to have all students on board in the final competition to fine-tune the best possible team we can be.

Our final pre-CAS Meet will be the Cranbrook and Waverley Invitation, to be held at the ES Marks AthleticsField, Kensington, this Saturday 10th September. The programme of events is available on the School’swebsite, and is the same as previous Meets. There will again be a voluntary bus leaving the Victoria St Gates at7:45am for any athlete who needs transport to the Meet (arriving back at 3.15pm). As this is our last opportunity


to select the CAS Team, it is very important that all Trinity athletes compete in their allocated events and reallychallenge themselves to ensure their final pre-CAS performances are the best they can produce.

The CAS team (which includes Reserves) will be confirmed at a Selection Meeting on Saturday afternoon, and willbe posted up on the Track and Field Noticeboard 7:30am Monday morning (12th September). As in the past, thisyear’s selection process will be no easy task. It is vitally important that our CAS team on September 15 is thestrongest performing team we are able to have to represent our School. For those athletes who unfortunatelyhave not been selected in the final CAS team, their involvement and support has been invaluable. I am sure theirexperiences this season will enable them to come back stronger and more determined athletes in 2017.

Training on Monday 12th September will be as per individual training programmes for boys selected. On Tuesday13th September, there will be a Quadrangle Assembly at 8.25am to present the CAS Singlets to Team members(including Reserves who are vital Team members). All selected Team members (including Reserves) are to meeton the Quadrangle by 8:00am Tuesday morning, with coats/blazers, to be organised for the Presentation. Lateron in the day will be the CAS Team Photo at 1:05pm on No.1 Oval. Boys will be allowed out of class at 12:50pmto get changed into their Track and Field shorts and newly issued CAS singlet for the photo (no shoes). In theafternoon, the entire CAS Team will be having a light training session and team meeting, followed by a pastameal in the Cafeteria. Boys will be dismissed at 6.45pm.

On Wednesday 14th September, training in the afternoon will be at the discretion of coaches, and individual boyswill be notified if they are required to attend. On Thursday 15th September (CAS Day), Track and Field TeamMembers have been given permission from the Head Master to arrive at School in full Trinity tracksuit. Boysmust still attend normal classes until 10:00am. At this time, they are permitted to leave class to have theirrecess on No. 2 Oval. At 10.30am they will move to the Assembly Hall for a pre-departure meeting with the MICand Captain, followed by a formal farewell from the School on the Quadrangle at 10:50am. The Team will arriveat SOPAC by 11:45am. Team Members are not allowed to go directly to SOPAC without attending School in themorning.

A programme for the 87th CAS Championships can be found on the School’s website. Fruit and water will beavailable in the Trinity tent for all Team Members, but boys will need to provide their own lunch and afternoonsnack. We recommend that athletes bring a roll with low fat cold meat and salad, a low fat yogurt, a cereal bar,and a watered down sports drink. Trinity Team Members will not be permitted to go to the canteen at theStadium. During the Championships, Team Members must remain in the Trinity tent when they are notcompeting or warming up for their event(s). The only uniform permitted to be worn in competition on the day isthe Trinity CAS Singlet and Track and Field Shorts (not PE shorts). Boys are not permitted to wear jewellery of anytype, and can only wear tights (must be above the knee) if they are worn under their Track and Field shorts (CASrule). All Team Members must stay at the Championships until the final presentations have been completed(around 8:00pm). At this time, boys need to then make their own way with their parents to the function at thePreparatory School.

The 2016 End of Season Track and Field Function will be held at the conclusion of the Championships at thePreparatory School, beginning at 8.15pm. It will be held in the ‘Mozart Room’. There will be a bus for boys at theend of the Championships, or they can make their own way there with their parents. An RSVP is required for thisfunction, with the invitation extended to all boys, and family members, who have been part of the Track andField Community throughout the Season. An invitation and RSVP form can be found on the inside cover of theTrack and Field handbook. RSVPs are due to Ms Renata Meleo in the Sportsmaster’s Office by Monday 12thSeptember.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Track and Field parents for helping to make this year’sseason such a successful and memorable one for all involved. Your support and encouragement have beeninspiring, as has been your assistance with running the various events at our Invitation and other Meets. Aspecial thank you to all members of the FOTF committee. Your support is greatly appreciated and I look forwardto working with many of you again in the coming year as we continue to support the boys in their efforts in Trackand Field at Trinity.

Finally, to the boys selected in the 2016 Trinity Track and Field team. This year’s Championships is anopportunity to represent your School in front of the biggest crowd of any School event. The physical preparationphase is over – it is now how you mentally handle the challenge. Congratulations, and enjoy the moment.

Dream It, Believe It, Set Your Goals and You Can Achieve It!

Andrew Murphy | Director of Athletic Development, MIC Track and Field


NSW Schools Track And Field Knockout Championships.

The Schools Knockout Final was re-scheduled to Thursday night 1st of September, 2016 at Sydney Olympic ParkAthletics Centre. The weather was certainly more conducive to performance and we had some terrific results withfour new School Records being established. All our teams performed exceptionally well and should be very proudof their achievements, Trinity Grammar School will now advance to the National competition to be held inCanberra in early December.

School Records

Sebastien Moir (11Hi) 16 Years 100m – 11.12s and 200m – 22.17sBertie Swann (11Ar) 16 Years 100mHurdles – 13.33sAlexander Kolesnikoff (10Ho) 16 Years Shot Put (4Kg) – 17.51m

Team Results;

Junior Team A – Gold Medallists (advance to National Schools Final in Canberra)

Jordan Maze (9Hi) 100m – 12.13s, Long Jump 5.76mAlister Buchanan (8Ta) 100m 12.20sEthan Brouw (8Ta) 800m – 2:15.86sJonathan Titmarsh (8Du) 100mHurdles – 15.25sJack Bermingham (9Mu) Shot Put – 10.01m, Javelin - 33.50mPatrick Cantlon (7Du) 800m – 2:18.54s

Junior Team B – Fourth place

James Park (8Yo) 100m – 12.31s, 100mHurdles – 15.69sLuke Hennessy (9St) 100m – 12.36sThomas Virgona (8St) 800m – 2:16.82s


Blake Toohey (8Ke) Javelin – 39.32m, 800m – 2:19.51sMichael Eid (8Ke) Shot Put – 10.73mFinn Murphy (8Ta) Long Jump – 4.69m

Intermediate Team A – Gold medallists (advance to National Schools Final in Canberra)

Sebastien Moir (11Hi) 100m – 11.12s, 200m – 22.17sByron Hollingworth-Dessent (11Sc) 100m – 11.30s, 200m – 22.94sLelland Hui (10Fo) 800m – 2:04.58sKash Powell (10Ar) 800m – 2:08.66sBertie Swann (11Ar) 100hHurdles – 13.33sAngus Clark (10WH) High Jump 1.90mCalvin Li (10Ar) Long Jump – 6.64mAlexander Kolesnikoff (10Ho) Shot Put – 17.51mBenjamin Austin (10Hi) Javelin – 43.40m

Intermediate Team B – Fourth place

Dean Kalliris (10Ke) 100m – 11.54sJustin McNamara (9Sc) 100m – 12.07s, 200m – 24.42sZachary Cameron (11WH) 200m – 23.00sNathaniel Davies (10Ke) 800m – 2:09.14sJacob Gadiel (10Mu) 800m – 2.10.75sConnor Murphy (9Ta) Long Jump – 5.95m, High Jump – 1.75m, 100mHurdles – 15.06sJonathan Hooper (10Ar) Javelin - 43.40m, Shot Put – 14.47m

Senior Team – Silver medallists (advance to National Schools Final in Canberra)

Carl Coorey-Ewings (12WJ) 100m – 10.78sJosiah Romeo (11Sc) 100m – 12.18s, 400m 51.44sLuke Borgnolo (12Mu) 400m – 55.03sJonno Batson (10WH) 1500m – 4:24.77sMichael Amin (12WH) 1500m – 4:26.47sRiley Smith (12Ke) 110mHurdles – 16.19s, High Jump – 1.70mLouis Dennison (11WH) Long Jump 5.94mBen LoRusso (11He) Shot Put – 14.06mSamuel Trevena (12We) Javelin – 31.91m

# Please note that all time are electronic at this competition.


Year 7 and 8 AFLThe Year 7 and 8 AFL team had all to play for in the final round of the winter series, with the Premiership up forgrabs a win against Cranbrook would seal a fantastic season for the team and a Premiership to boot...

With our team at full strength all players were raring to go for what loomed as our most important game of theseason. Cranbrook started very strong in the first quarter and surprised our players who struggled to get on topof the scoreboard. Although Luke Nichol (8He) was dominating the ruck contests we struggled with theclearances out of our midfield and didn't capitalise on our forward possessions. Our defence in Matthew Uglow(8He), Finn Murphy (8Ta), Nick Nickoforidis (8St) and Seamus O'Connor (8Ho) made it difficult forCranbrook to take command of the game early. Trinity went into the first break with a slender 1 point lead andreally needed to dig deep in the second quarter to get on top of the play.

Our clearances improved in the second quarter with Blake Toohey (8Ke) and Alister Buchanan (8Ta)combining to run the ball out of the midfield and our forwards; Bailey Plummer (8Du), Anton Demark (8Sc),Nicholas Enno (7Hi) and Joshua Louttit (8WJ) found space to gain some much needed time on the ball whichresulted in Trinity going into half time two goals ahead.

We made some big changes in the third quarter moving a number of players into the midfield and across thewings this resulted in Trinity dominating play in the third quarter and taking a 7 goal lead coming in to the finalquarter. The last quarter we continued placing pressure on Cranbrook and stopped their possessions and ourdefence didn’t allow them to score in the final half. In the end Trinity ran out convincing winners 11.7.73 ToCranbrook 2.1.13 - Congratulations go to all of the team for playing the game in such a professional mannerthroughout the season and taking out the Year 7 and 8 Premiership with seven wins from eight games.

Goal Scorers;

Bailey Plummer (8Du) 2

Anton Demark (8Sc) 2

Jonathan Titmarsh (8Du) 1

Jack Nichol (8He) 1

Nicholas Nikiforidis (8St) 1

Harry Williams (7WH) 1

Asher Linkous (8Yo) 1

Joshua Louttit (8WJ) 1

Blake Toohey (8Ke) 1

Andrew Murphy | Year 7 and 8 Coach


Diving | School Sport Australia 2016 – Lightning RidgeSchool Sport Australia 2016 – Lightning Ridge

What a sensational week was had by all at the School Sport Australia Diving Competition held in Lightning Ridge!

After a 10 hour journey out west, we arrived to find an amazing indoor diving facility, community built for thetown. Divers from all states were impressed by the setup and the warm water that filtered from the artesianbasin made diving into the pool a diver’s paradise. Lightning Ridge was beyond expectations as a venue for aNational Diving event!

The competition during the week was of the highest level and the friendships and memories made will beeverlasting.

Well done also to Matthew Lang, who was one of the NSW team captains. He displayed outstanding leadershipand contributed to an exciting team spirit throughout the week.

Congratulations to all divers on the following results:

Matthew Lang (11La)

17-19yrs Knockout Event – 1 st Place

Team Synchronised Event – Gold Medal

17-19yrs Mixed Synchronised – Bronze Medal

17-19yrs Springboard – 4th

17-19yrs Boys platform – 5 th

Sam Fricker (8Fo)

14yrs Knockout Event – 1st Place

Team Synchronised Event – Bronze Medal

13 - 14yrs Mixed Synchronised – Gold Medal

14yrs Springboard – Silver Medal

13- 14yrs Boys platform – Silver Medal

Ben Fricker (9Fo)

15yrs Springboard – 5th

15-16yrs Boys Synchronised – 4 th

Team Synchronised Event – 14th

Maxamas Fricker (5Fo) Junior School

10 - 11yrs Boys platform – Silver Medal

11yrs Knockout Event – Bronze Medal

11yrs Springboard – 4th

10 - 11yrs Mixed Synchronised – 6th

Team Synchronised Event – 10th

Congratulations to all our divers on their outstanding results and sportsmanship throughout the week. A fantasticway to end the year!

Marty Lang | MIC Diving


Table Tennis | Best of the RestIt is true: most of the 12 Trinity teams at the NSW Table Tennis Schoolboys' Shield held on Monday 22nd Augustat Olympic Park were part of the "rest" as they did not make it past the group stage of the competition. Butamongst those approximately 100 players who were entered into the consolation round, our boys were the best!Harshil Shah (12He) and Ayman Taoube (12WH) eliminated two players each before they were beaten. NedHatton-Ward (10Sc) was victorious against four other players before being knocked out. And - no-one wouldhave expected this! - two Trinity warriors fought their way through the crowd of opponents to arrive in the final,an all-Trinity affair. Our two heroes were Joshua Ward (10Sc) and Jonas Rotter, our exchange student fromGermany. In an exciting match Josh wrestled Jonas to the ground, and both players received great accoladesfrom the umpire, herself a national level referee in this sport. The astute reader will have noticed that Iannounced at the beginning of this article that “most” of the 12 Trinity teams were knocked out of thecompetition in the first stage where round robin matches were played in groups.

But not all!! Anthony Cho (12Du) and Harry Chen (12Yo) won their two group matches to proceed to theknock out stage, and so did Brendan Wang (11Ho) and Nakul Kaushik (12Mu). However, after lunch, theyhad to face the real “guns” and were promptly “shot” on the spot! The Table Tennis community is very much aclass society, and when you face the elite, all you can do is concede defeat and congratulate your opponent… .

Andreas Mickler | MIC Table Tennis


CO-CURRICULAR

Mathematics Club Matters

Mathematics Club Matters Competition

It was pleasing to see there were many submissions to and much interest in the problems in Bulletin VII fromboth Middle School and Senior School boys interested in experiencing Mathematics. Every correct solution will gointo the draw for the chance to win a major prize at the end of each term.

Congratulations to last week’s winners, Christian Becvarovski (7Ar) and Darren He (10La) for having the firstcorrect solutions drawn from the Middle School and Senior School boxes. Would they please see Dr Osman fortheir weekly winning prize.

The answer for the Middle School Problem was increasing, the next number also divisible by 2, 3, 6, and 9is 33 822 + 18 = 33 840. The answer for the Senior School Problem was together, they have 10 x 20ccoins. Complete worked solutions for the Middle School and Senior School problem have been posted outsidethe Mathematics Department office.

1. Years 7-9: Middle School Problem due on Monday 12 September 2016

When Jenna opens her favourite book, the product of the page numbers on the pages facing her is 420. What isthe lesser of the two page numbers facing Jenna? Please show working to justify your answer!

2. Years 10-12: Senior School Problem due on Monday 12 September 2016

Find the smallest whole number which can be expressed as:

The sum of 2 consecutive whole numbers, AND ALSO

The sum of 3 consecutive whole numbers, AND ALSO

The sum of 5 consecutive whole numbers.

Please place your name and House group with your submission by Monday lunch-time (1.10PM) at theMathematics Department Office.

NEW International Journal And Proceedings Of Young Archimedes | CALL For StudentPapers

The Mathematics Club has initiated a new and unique Journal and Proceedings of Young Archimedes whichpublishes academic online papers of secondary students in the fields of Mathematics Applications andprovides a forum to exchange mathematical ideas, activities, and/or sharing and interpreting high schoolresearch.

Manuscripts will be reviewed by the Editor, in consultation with the Associate Editors, to decide whether thepaper will be considered for publication in the Journal. Issues are scheduled to be published in June andDecember. An electronic version of each issue is posted to the Trinity Grammar School Mathematics Club website as a formal publication.

Aims Of This New Initiative:

1. The Journal and Proceedings of Young Archimedes publishes academic online papers of secondarystudents in the fields of Mathematics Applications.

2. To provide a forum to exchange mathematical ideas, activities, and/or sharing and interpreting highschool research.

3. To pioneer a new field of educational endeavour to be the first Mathematics International Journalpublication for High Schoolers.

4. All Trinity students who are interested in unique mathematical ideas, activities, and/or sharinginterpreting high school research are encouraged to submit a paper. All students completing HSC and/orIB essays or projects with relevance to the fields of Mathematics Applications are highly encouraged to


http://community.trinity.nsw.edu.au/1_senior/spirit_maths.html

submit a paper for refereeing within the Journal and Proceedings of Young Archimedes.

Outcomes:

1. Issues are scheduled to be published in June and December of each Year. 2. A Maximum of 6 long papers (max 6 pages) or 12 short papers (max 3 pages) for each issue.3. An electronic version of each issue is posted on the Trinity Grammar School Mathematics Club web site

publication.

Click here to view the style guide

Enquiries relating to submission and production of articles should refer to the Style Guide (see the link below) ordirect any enquires to Dr Frederick Osman on [email protected]

Dr Frederick Osman | MIC Mathematics Club


http://community.trinity.nsw.edu.au/1_senior/docs/maths_Young_Archimedes_Vo2_No1.pdf

Line and Colours

BATSON, JONNO (10WH) LINE DEBATING 2016

BOOTH, JOSEPH (8AR) LINE DEBATING 2016

BOULETOS, NICHOLAS (9MU) HALF DEBATING 2016

CHANG, ADAM (9ST) LINE DEBATING 2016

CHOI, JOHN (8HE) LINE DEBATING 2016

CLOKE, KEVIN (9DU) LINE DEBATING 2016

DEBS, CONNOR (8TA) LINE DEBATING 2016

DIMAS, JULIAN (12TA) HALF FOOTBALL 1ST XI 2016

GORMAN, SAMUEL (9FO) HALF DEBATING 2016

KAPANIRIS, PAUL (9WH) LINE DEBATING 2016

KATSIKAS, JIMMY (12HI) LINE DEBATING 2016

KURIEN, ALAN (8HI) LINE DEBATING 2016

MALOOF, ALEXANDER (10HI) LINE DEBATING 2016

MARANIK, RYAN (12AR) HALF FOOTBALL 1ST XI 2016

PAHOS, MICHAEL (12HI) LINE DEBATING 2016

PARULEKAR, SIDHARTH (12DU) LINE CAS 2ND III DEBATING 2016

PARULEKAR, SIDHARTH (12DU) LINE DEBATING 2016

PAVIC, NICHOLAS (10LA) LINE DEBATING 2016

PAYNE, KORDELL (11YO) LINE RUGBY NSW JUNIORS U17 2016

SCOTT, RORY (7WE) HALF FOOTBALL 7A 2016

SEET-LEE, JOSHUA (12KE) HALF FOOTBALL 2ND XI 2016

SEETO, TOM (7FO) HALF FOOTBALL 7A 2016

TEH, JUSTIN (9DU) LINE DEBATING 2016

THARMARAJAH, AIDAN (9DU) HALF DEBATING 2016

TODD, WILLIAM (11AR) HALF FOOTBALL 1ST XI 2016


EVENTS

Dates for the Diary | Senior SchoolFriday, 9 September 2016

EXEAT - Bishop Chambers House - closed for all Boarders

YEARS 7 TO 11 & 12IB - BOYS NOT IN ATTENDANCE

Saturday, 10 September 2016

EXEAT - Bishop Chambers House - closed for all Boarders

6:30am Track & Field - Invitation (ES Marks)

Sunday, 11 September 2016

Snow Sports - Australian Interschools Championships conclude (Perisher)

Year 9 - Field Studies Programme - Camp (6) Parent Visiting Day

5:00pm EXEAT - Bishop Chambers House - opens for all Boarders

Monday, 12 September 2016

VET - Work Placements commence

6:30pm Years 7 - 9 - Mother and Son Dinner (AH & TR)

Tuesday, 13 September 2016

12:40pm Photographs - Years 7-12 [CAS Track & Field Team] (No. 1 Oval)

12:55pm Photographs - Years 7-12 [Year 12 CAS Representative Debating & absentee catch up, if required] (HMLawn, No. 1 Oval)

Wednesday, 14 September 2016

1:10pm Relays - Inter-House and Inter-Faculty (No. 1 Oval)

6:00pm - 7:30pm Visual Arts - Year 12 IB - Exhibition opening (DG)

7:30pm - 9:00pm Debating - Oratory Competition (TR)

Thursday, 15 September 2016

12:00pm - 5:00pm Visual Arts - Year 12 IB - Exhibition continues (DG)

1:00pm Track & Field - CAS 87th Championships - Years 9-11 [compulsory] (SOPAC)

Friday, 16 September 2016

8:45am - 3:35pm Excursion - Davis Cup Tennis (SOPAC)

9:00am - 1:00pm Excursion - State Library Learning Centre


9:30am - 2:30pm Excursion - Year 10 Mandarin Excursion (Surry Hills)

12:00pm - 4:15pm HSC Music Performance Examinations (OR, BR)

12:00pm - 5:00pm Visual Arts - Year 12 IB - Exhibition continues (DG)

1:10pm - 1:50pm Staff vs Year 12 Sport - Lawn Bowls (Quad)

1:10pm - 1:50pm Staff vs Year 12 Sport - Swimming (CAC)

4:00pm Chess - OTU vs School (S3.2)

6:30pm - 9:30pm Boarders Excursion to Go-Karting (Narellan)


End of Year EventsINVITATION

The School Council and the Head Master invite you and your friends to attend...

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPEECH DAY, 2016on Tuesday, 11th October at 10.30am at Sydney Town Hall

SENIOR SCHOOL SPEECH DAY, 2016on Tuesday, 11th October at 2.15pm at Sydney Town Hall. Mr Richard Pegg, Chairman of Council, will preside

THE FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLSon Friday, November 25th at 7.30pm andon Sunday, November 27th at 7.30pm in the War Memorial Chapel, Summer Hill Campus

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL ANNUAL PRIZE GIVINGon Friday, December 2nd at 10am in The James Wilson Hogg Assembly Hall, Summer Hill Campus

THE PREPARATORY SCHOOL ANNUAL PRIZE GIVINGon Friday, December 2nd at 2.30pm in The James Wilson Hogg Assembly Hall, Summer Hill Campus


Year 7 VaccinationsYEAR 7 VACCINATIONS

The NSW Health Department will be offering the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (dTpa) vaccine, HumanPapillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and Varicella vaccine as part of the Adolescent School-based VaccinationProgramme. Vaccinations are administered over the course of 3 scheduled visits throughout the year.

The vaccination schedule for the remaining visit this year is as follows:

19th September 2016, Term 3, Week 10

Varicella (Chickenpox Vaccine) – (1 dose only)

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination (HPV) – dose 3

A team of specially trained registered nurses will be visiting our School to administer the vaccine to boys inYears 7 only. After the boys have been vaccinated they will be given a Record of Vaccination to take home sothat immunisation records can be together and the family doctor can be notified.

Please contact Sr Katie Brooks in the Health Centre on 9581 6023 if you have any questions.

Bradley Wirth | Director of Campus Administration


Years K to 9 Football Clinic | October School HolidaysBoys from Kindergarten to Year 9 have a magnificent opportunity to attend the Trinity Grammar School FootballClinic in the October Holidays. Benefits of participating at this camp include:

24 hours of football tuition over four days. Participants train as per the Football Federation Australia National Curriculum.5-8 year old participants focus on natural development (in Striking the Ball, Running with the Ball and 1v1)through fun football exercises and games. 9-13 year old participants focus exclusively on improving their technical skills in the areas of first touch,striking the ball, running with the ball and 1v1. 14-15 year old participants focus on improving the above technical skills and learning how to apply thesecore skills in a functional way.Middle School participants have opportunity to partake in video analysis using Game Breaker Software.The video analysis viewing facility includes the newly refurbished 110 seat Latham Theatre.Training facilities include a synthetic all weather football field and three indoor basketball courts. Participants play in mini tournaments that replicate the ‘A-League/Champions League/World Cup’. Participants are tiered according to their playing level.All participants receive BBQ on Monday and Thursday.Drinks and fruit provided each day. Coaching Staff are fully qualified coaches who were former distinguished Football players. Leadingcoaches will be David Barrett and Luke Gray, both current school teachers at Westfield’s Sports Highand Trinity Grammar School respectively. David played well over 300 National Soccer League games andLuke is MIC and Director of Football Coaching at Trinity and is the current 1st XI coach. See the following link for footage from the 2015 April Holiday Clinic https://youtu.be/5Oj9_gbgiq4

THE DETAILS

Where

Trinity Grammar School, Summer Hill

When

Tuesday 4th October to Friday 7th October

Time

9am to 3pm (check in at 8:45am Tuesday only)

Bring

Football boots, indoor shoes, sunscreen, hat, and water bottle. Bring your own Football.

Cost

$280. BOOKING and PAYMENT made by clicking here

IF BAD WEATHER

No Cancellations

CANCELLATION FEE

20% cancellation fee occurs after Wednesday 21st September, 2016

Enquiries To: Mr Luke Gray email [email protected] or mobile 0406 236 768


http://trinitycommunity.com.au/ocd.aspx?action=showReunion&reunionName=2016SeptemberHolidayFootballClinicKto9

Save the Date | The Trinity BallThe Trinity Ball | Saturday 1st April, 2017


COMMUNITY

Trinity Prayer Group | Summer Hill CampusThe Prayer Mornings are run on a rotational basis, on alternate weeks, at the Preparatory School campus and theSummer Hill School campus.

Junior, Middle and Senior Schools Summer Hill – meet at reception in the Junior School Building, on even weeks ofterm (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8,)

Term 4: October 18, November 1, 15, 29

Come and join us so we can encourage each other, help form a sense of community within the School, andgenuinely bring the needs of the School community before our great God.

Contacts:

Greg Webster | Senior Chaplain, Summer Hillemail [email protected]

Margaret Chu (Summer Hill) mobile 0433 124 523


Timely Reflections | Track and Field Encouragement SongTune: With Cat-like tread. Pirates of Penzance. Gilbert & Sullivan.

At the CAS we’ll do our level best

In ev’ry race to outdo all the rest,

Trained up and ready, we’ll never shirk a race,

But put forth all our effort to win first place.

For TGS! At CAS!

So steadily our athletes run,

With all their mates to cheer them on!

Run, men, to be the best!

Let the Green and White rule,

Go the hardest for your School,

Show your capacity and bring home to us the victory!

For TGS! At CAS!

Take your tracksuit and your running spikes,

Your healthy lunch and snacks--you may want some bites!

Your shorts and singlet, a towel and some spare socks:

Now you are ready to give the world some shocks!

For TGS! At CAS!

Go then and show the rest,

Jump and throw upon the field,

Around the track never to yield,

Show your capacity to bring home to us the victory!

For TGS! At CAS!


Careers | Week 8GET READY TO STUDY In 2017!

JOB JUMP NEWS

My ATAR with all the NSW and now Victorian and Queensland Courses.

Check it out at https://www.jobjump.com.au/atar

Simply enter an ATAR of your choice and click on a Category just as you would look for a field from the UACIndex. You have the freedom to sort and print the listings for your students during your interview. This is great touse with the UAC Handbook as well as when you need to use the VTAC Handbook and the QTAC Handbook.

EARLY ENTRY ADMISSION

UNE Early Entry

Final deadline 30 September.

See your Careers Adviser to arrange asap. Select up to 3 degree options.Apply directly to UNE online. Noapplication fees. Know earlier (November*) that you have a place at UNE to relieve the pressure of waiting forresults, and let you plan your big move. No UAC/QTAC applications required - Applying through UNE Early Entrydoes not prevent you from making another application through a tertiary admissions centre so it’s a great way toincrease your chances of getting into the course you want.

http://www.une.edu.au/study/study-on-campus/get-early-entry/apply-online

University of Wollongong Early Admission

The UOW Early Admission program enables high achieving and motivated students to receive an offer to study atUOW based on their academic performance and commitment to study during Years 11 and 12. Successfulapplicants will receive notice of the outcome of their application before they sit their HSC exams, and receive anoffer in the UAC early offer round on 9 December. Full details are available athttp://www.uow.edu.au/future/early-admission/index.html

ACU’s Early Achievers’ Programme

At ACU, we believe students should be recognised for their contribution and leadership potential, and this is whywe grant them status as Early Achievers. Applications to ACU’s Early Achievers’ Programme are now open, withsuccessful applicants receiving an early offer to study at ACU. Full details are available athttp://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/alternative_entry/early_entry

Macquarie University: Global Leadership Entry Programme (GLEP)

There are only two weeks left for students to apply for Macquarie’s Global Leadership Entry Programme (GLEP).This programme aims to inspire the global leaders of tomorrow. Students will be nurtured to grow into globalcitizens and to engage with the world and the big issues shaping society. Applications close on Monday 29August. Full details are available at http://www.mq.edu.au/study/high-school-students/getting-into-university/entry-schemes-and-pathways/global-leadership-entry-program

Western Sydney University, Schools Recommendation Scheme 2017

The Schools Recommendation Scheme helps Year 12 students gain access to higher education by receiving anoffer on factors other than the ATAR, for example, performance in Year 11, awards and achievements. Thescheme is available to current Year 12 students completing their HSC or IB in 2016. For further information andthe course listing please visit http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/srs

UNIVERSITY

University of Sydney Engineering Leadership Scholarships

Applications close: 14 October 2016

Students will take part in an annual structured professional experience placement with a leading firm. Scholarswill also receive leadership insights through working with the University of Sydney’s John Grill Centre for Project


http://www.une.edu.au/study/study-on-campus/get-early-entry/apply-online

http://www.uow.edu.au/future/early-admission/index.html

http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/alternative_entry/early_entry

http://www.mq.edu.au/study/high-school-students/getting-into-university/entry-schemes-and-pathways/global-leadership-entry-program

http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/srs

Leadership and by having direct access to an industry mentor.

Contact: [email protected]

http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/scholarships/undergraduate/future/leadership.shtml

Entry Pathways to UTS

Almost half of UTS’s current students came through a pathway option, rather than directly from high school.These pathways included an external TAFE or VET course, as well as the university’s own pathway programcourses such as Foundation Studies or those that area offered by Insearch.

To learn more about these entry options, visit:

https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/non-current-school-leavers/entry-pathways

UNSW EAP Application NOW OPEN

The Elite Athletes and Performers (EAP) Programme supports students with a flexible entry process thatconsiders both academic and elite achievements and recognises these by awarding bonus points. Students canbe considered for EAP bonus points for undergraduate study at UNSW. The EAP Programme awards up to fivebonus points to high school leavers who have excelled in areas of sport, academia, leadership, and/or music atan elite level. Activities and/or commitments must have been undertaken in years 11 and/or 12. Students canvisit the following link to start their application: https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/bonus-points

The University of Sydney Scholars Awards

Applications open 1 September

Applications close 30 September

Year 12 students. Scholarships range from $6,000 to $10,000 for up to 5 years’ study. Achieve an 95 ATAR orabove, or 90 ATAR or above for the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/sydney_scholars_program.shtml

UTS Year 12 Bonus Points Scheme

The bonus points scheme provides a maximum of 5 bonus points to students who achieve sufficient results incertain HSC subjects and have a minimum ATAR of 69, or interstate equivalent. Bonus points are automaticallyapplied to offers through UAC.

https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/high-school-students/year-12-bonus-scheme

The University of Sydney

Applications for the Future Leaders Scheme now open

Following the success of the first year of our Dux Scheme, the scheme now includes School Captains under whatwill now be called the Future Leaders Scheme. Schools can now nominate eligible students who will be rewardedfor their commitment to leadership and academic excellence by offering ATAR concessions to certain courses.For more information sydney.edu.au/access

Western Sydney University Advantage Entry Programmes

Your choice of university is an important decision. We believe that success is fuelled by a strong desire andambition, and if you have the drive and determination to succeed, then Western Sydney University offers you anunlimited world of potential. If you are interested to receive up to 10 Bonus ATAR points for a range of UWSschemes:

regional bonus pointssubject bonus pointsearly offer programmeeducational access scheme elite athlete and performer bonus scheme.

Please explore the following website link http://uws.edu.au/informationabout/uwsadvantage

ACU Passion for Business - Early Entry Programme

If you are a domestic or international student currently studying Year 12 in Australia and have completed, or arecompleting, a business related subject in Year 11 and/or Year 12, you are eligible to apply for entry to ACU



http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/scholarships/undergraduate/future/leadership.shtml

https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/non-current-school-leavers/entry-pathways

https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/bonus-points

http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/sydney_scholars_program.shtml

https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/high-school-students/year-12-bonus-scheme

http://sydney.edu.au/access

http://uws.edu.au/informationabout/uwsadvantage

http://uws.edu.au/informationabout/uwsadvantage

through the P4B Program. Applications close 14 September 2016.

http://www.acu.edu.au/732703

ACU Passion for Law and Commerce - Early Entry Program

If your passion is law and commerce, we will show you how to combine the two to provide you with the skills andopportunities to work in both the courtroom and the boardroom.

Applications close, 16 September, 2016


TAFE AND APPRENTICESHIPS

TAFE South Western Sydney Institute Info Sessions

Music and Entertainment – 4 th October, 4pm Quakers Hill

Fitness – 25th October, 6pm, Kingswood

Automotive – 15th November, 10am Kingswood

Health – 1st December, 10:30am, Kingswood

https://www.facebook.com/tafewsi/events

Sydney TAFE: Information Sessions

13th and 14th September 2016, 7pm

Information sessions will be held at both the Gymea and Loftus campuses on the 13 th and 14th respectively.These will provide information about the courses offered and information about the Sutherland Trade School.

http://sydneytafe.edu.au/newsevents/events/gymea-and-loftus-information-evenings

Free Automotive Pre Apprenticeship Course

Starts 9am, 5 September and runs for 2weeks.

Level 1, 8 – 10 Palmer Street, Parramatta.

Contact Michael Wentworth: [email protected]

Qantas Apprenticeship Programme

For Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne airports.

http://www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/apprentice-overview/global/en

Other News

Australian Defence Force Academy Education Award

This award is presented to Year 12 students in recognition of leadership potential and academic and sportingachievements achieved during Year 11. The award includes a tablet device and certificate for you, along with aplaque for your school. There are up to 50 awards available on behalf of the Navy, Army and Air Force, which willbe presented to suitable applicants who have applied for entry to the Australia Defence Force Academy (ADFA).Current Year 11 students have until 28 February 2017 to apply for this award. The award is unbonded. Thatmeans you do not have to accept an offer toattend ADFA. http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa/howToApply/educationAward.aspx

Gapyear.com

A website providing opportunities and advice for students interested in taking a gap year.

http://www.gapyear.com/

Job Outlook Career Quiz




https://www.facebook.com/tafewsi/events

http://sydneytafe.edu.au/newsevents/events/gymea-and-loftus-information-evenings


http://www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/apprentice-overview/global/en

The Job Outlook Career Quiz takes students’ answers to a small range of questions and provides them withdetailed career profiles for jobs in fields that might suit them. The career profiles include future job prospects,skills needed for that job, vacancies, training opportunities and any relevant reports orlinks.http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/careerquiz.aspx

Future Teacher Scholarships Closing Soon Reminder to all HSC students that the NSW Department ofEducation scholarships and cadetships close on Friday 16 September. Students can get paid whilst they study tobecome a teacher and graduate with a permanent teaching position. Head to our website to find out morehttps://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy

Careers in Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine is an exciting branch of medical radiations that uses radioactive materials in the form ofradiopharmaceuticals to generate images that are used to diagnose diseases and in the form of radioisotopes totreat disease or relieve pain.

http://www.nuclearmedicine.org.au/

Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme

Support for future nursing and midwifery students. Contact: 1800 117 262 or [email protected]

http://www.acn.edu.au/nahsss

Become a CPA

To become a CPA, you first need an accredited degree in accounting, commerce or business. Further study isthen required. Search accredited courses to see if your intended Bachelor degree is accredited by CPA Australia:https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/ManageApplications/AccreditedCourse.mvc/SearchAccreditedCourses

New information sessions are coming soon to your capital city.

https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/attend-a-seminar/

Dr Frederick Osman | Director of Vocational Education and RTO Manager (Careers Education)


https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy

http://www.nuclearmedicine.org.au/

http://www.acn.edu.au/nahsss

https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/ManageApplications/AccreditedCourse.mvc/SearchAccreditedCourses

https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/attend-a-seminar/

Time Will Pass - Will you?Possibly the lads under the inexorable clock may think of them differently, but sensible boys will soon come torealise the important contribution of Mrs Peta Zanette and her team of ladies who organise and supervise theactual physical examinations for the School. Over the years such ladies have given excellent and impeccableservice to the School, seeing to it that the exam procedures are as free of stress as is possible. The boys and staffare grateful to the team for their great efficiency and understanding.

Ron Ogier


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