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Orientation Day

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Contents

Office and School Hours 3

Term Dates 3

Preparatory School Key Staff 4

Keeping Up-to-Date 5

The Uniform Shop 5

General Information 6

Leave and Absence 6

House System 6

Drop Off And Pick Up Zone (Kiss and Ride) 7

Co-curricular Activities and Music 8

Sport 8

Canteen and Online Ordering 9

Map of the Strathfield Campus 10

Message from the Head of the Preparatory School

I would like to welcome you to Trinity Grammar Preparatory School. I trust that today is the beginning of a long and very fulfilling time for your son and your family at our School. Orientation Day provides our new boys with a great opportunity to get to know some of their classmates for the following year and to spend time with next year’s teacher in next year’s classroom.

At Trinity Grammar School the partnership between home and school is particularly important. As such, I encourage you to maintain communication with the School through your son’s classroom teacher or by approaching one of the Primary Management team members through the School Office. Together we will work towards providing your son with a wonderful, all-round education in a caring and supportive environment.

I trust that your son finds today beneficial and enjoyable. I hope that the remainder of his year progresses smoothly and I look forward to welcoming him as a member of the Trinity community at the beginning of 2022.

Chris Wyatt | Head of the Preparatory School

WELCOMETo Trinity Grammar Preparatory School

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School Hours

Pre K 9.00am – 2.45pm

Morning Tea 10.30am – 11.00am

Lunch 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Years K to 2 8.30am – 3.00pm

1st Break 10.55am – 11.30am

2nd Break 1.30pm – 2.00pm

Years 3 to 6 8.30am – 3.15pm

1st Lunch 10.55am – 11.30am

2nd Lunch 1.30pm – 2.00pm

The Academic Year | Term Dates 2022

Lent Term

First Day Monday, 31 January

Last Day Thursday, 8 April

Whitsun Term

First Day Tuesday, 26 April

Last Day Friday, 24 June

Trinity Term

First Day Monday, 18 July

Last Day Friday, 23 September

Michaelmas Term

First day Monday, 10 October

Last day Thursday, 8 December

The School Office is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm each weekday.

> Telephone enquiries or messages may be made through the Preparatory School Office 8732 4600.

> The School’s website is www.trinity.nsw.edu.au

PREPARATORY SCHOOL OFFICE ENQUIRIES

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KEY STAFF

Mr LeverDeputy Head of the Preparatory School

Mr WyattHead of the Preparatory School

Mrs FordHead of Academic Care

Mrs CampbellDirector of Music

Mrs EvansHead of Curriculum

Mr BremnerSportsmaster and Stage 2 Pastoral Leader

Mr SmithAssistant Chaplain

Mr GannonStage 3 Pastoral Leader

Miss SommerfieldStage 1 Pastoral Leader

Miss ClayEarly Years Coordinator & Pastoral Leader

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The Midford Uniform Shop will be open for fitting appointments only on the following dates:

• Thursday, 9 December, Friday, 10 December 8:00am – 4:00pm and Saturday, 11 December 9:00am – 3:00pm.

• Monday, 13 December to Friday, 17 December 9:00am – 2:00pm

• Also from Monday, 10 January 2022, 9:30am – 3:30pm until the start of Term 1, 2022.

Due to COVID restrictions, fittings are by appointment only.

Parents will need to sign in on arrival through the Service NSW QR code and provide proof of vaccination for appointments in December.

Please enter via Prospect Road – Chapel gates

There are a number of important ways to stay up-to-date with news at Trinity:

1. Bookmark the Preparatory School news page on our website trinity.nsw.edu.au/latest-news/prep-school-news/ and return to it each weekend during term time.

The Weekly Bulletins from the Head Master and the Head of the Preparatory School are updated online each Friday from 4pm. The Bulletin contains important updates about week-to-week Preparatory School updates and news.

2. Download and set up your preferences in the Trinity app. From the app, you can access:

• The weekly Bulletin updates from the Head Master, Mr Tim Bowden, and Head of the Preparatory School, Mr Chris Wyatt.• Sports notices• Push notifications from the School on urgent updates• Bus transport updates• Registering an absence• .. and more!

3. The ‘My Trinity’ Parent Portal Page

We have attempted to gather all the places we know parents go to in a ‘one-stop shop’, with intuitive wayfinders linking to the various School web addresses and logs in for academic reports, absences, diary, latest news, parent teacher interviews and the School Handbook. trinity.nsw.edu.au/my-trinity/#parent-portal

4. Trinity News Magazine is a bi-annual digital magazine that is available in printed form on request, Trinity News is distributed via email at the end of Terms 2 and 4. You can view the latest editions and order a printed copy from the Publications section of the School website.

Follow the School’s Facebook or Instagram accounts.

The Uniform Shop has online ordering for convenience and COVID safety.

KEEPING UP-TO-DATE...

THE UNIFORM SHOP

Particulars Of Outfits

Boys are expected to wear full School uniform at all times, including; when attending all School functions including Senior School Activities. When attending Preparatory School sport as a spectator, boys should wear the appropriate School Sporting Strip.

* Boys from K to 6 wear Sports Uniform on Thursdays.

During Term 1 and Term 4, Summer uniform will be worn by all Preparatory School boys.

Winter uniform is worn in Term 2 and Term 3. In public, boys are to appear in FULL School uniform and be neatly presented. Follow up will be made with those boys who bring the School into disrepute by not maintaining an appropriate appearance.

All clothing apparel, including shoes and hat (green), must be clearly labelled with your son’s name. Socks should always be pulled up.

New User Instructions

• Go to www.midford.com.au

• Select Trinity Grammar School from the Online School Shops tab

• New users: click the “Register New Account” button

• Start the registration process by selecting your school from the drop down menu and add the pass phrase: tgs1913. Add your personal information, create a username and password.

• Order the items you need, select pick-up in store or option for home delivery.

Contact Details

02 9581 6048

trinity@midford.com.au

119 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2130

www.trinity.nsw.edu.au/about-us/uniform-shop/

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Leave and Absence

All requests for leave, either from school or sport, should be addressed to Mr Wyatt and sent to the School Office. He will then reply to those requests. Please ensure you put your son’s name and Class on all correspondence to the School.

Absentee Instructions

Please use the Trinity App — from the App home page select Absentees then fill out the Absentee Form. Each new parent will be emailed their credentials in the start of Term 1.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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HENDERSON

HILLIARD

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House System

Preparatory School students will be allocated to one of four House Groups. The Houses are Archer, Henderson, Hilliard and School. The main purpose of the House Groups is to encourage a House Competition. The Houses also provide another level of Pastoral Care within the School.

Scan the QR Code for detailed instructions on setting up the School app and subscribing to the School diary and notices.

www.trinity.nsw.edu.au/2021/11/12/a-quick-note-on-app-notifications-3Or follow this link:

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Kiss and Ride Traffic Management

Traffic Management for student safety Kiss and Ride Zone | No Parking and No U Turn 8.00am - 8.45am and 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Bus Zone | No Parking and No U Turn

No Stopping Zone

KISS AND RIDE

Trinity is committed to a green travel plan and promotes the use of Public Transport options for students and staff. The Strathfield Campus is 1.3km from Strathfield Station. Many of our older Preparatory students make use of the public bus that departs from the bus stop immediately outside the School on The Boulevarde.The School bus arrives and departs from the bus stop on Llandilo Avenue outside the School.Learn more about trip routes, timetables, complete a Trinity Bus application and more on the Transport section of the School’s website https://www.trinity.nsw.edu.au/enrolments/transport-options/.When travelling by car, parents are to use the School’s Kiss and Ride zone provided in Llandilo Avenue on the northern side of the road to assist with the safe and efficient drop off and pick up of students. Learn more about traffic management and drop off / pick up options on the School’s websiteStudents in older years are encouraged to walk home (if nearby) or walk to a meeting point to meet parents at the end of the school day. This practice can support them growing in responsibility and independence and also helps to alleviate traffic congestion. If parents wish for their son to do this, please email the School Office to communicate the plan in advance..

A Kiss and Ride zone is provided on Llandilo Avenue on the northern side of the road to assist with the safe and efficient drop off and pick up of children attending Trinity Grammar Preparatory School. The Kiss and Ride Zone operates from 8:00am - 8:45am and 2:45pm - 4:00pm on gazetted school days. Families in Kindergarten to Year 6 are able to use this zone. To make this zone operate as safely and as smoothly as possible, Trinity Grammar Staff Members are on duty each morning (8:00am to 8:30am) and afternoon (2:45pm to 3:30pm) to assist with the operation of the zone. Parents are asked not to queue early as this is unnecessary and causes traffic congestion. General Kiss and Ride Guidelines• Students are not permitted to access the boot of their car at any time. This is to be done by an adult if necessary.• Students must enter and exit the vehicle on the curb side and are not permitted to walk between motor vehicles at any time.• Students should wait until the car reaches the section between the two gates adjacent to the playground before entering or exiting the vehicle.• Parking within Bus Zones is illegal at all times.Mornings• Students must have their bags and other belongings with them in the passenger seat and are not permitted to go to the boot of the vehicle.• Year 5 Buddies will be on duty to support younger students walking to their classroom under the supervision of teachers.• Pre-Kindergarten students are not permitted to use Kiss and Ride in the morning. Parents are required to walk the boys into school.Afternoons• Parents should arrive at the Kiss and Ride 5 to 10 minutes after their son’s finishing time to reduce the amount of traffic build up in the local area.• Parents are to have their son’s name clearly displayed on the left-hand corner of the windscreen. Signs may be ordered from the Preparatory School Office.• Years 3 to 6 parents should not join the Kiss and Ride queue until 3:15pm so that parents of Infants boys can collect them and reduce the traffic. If Year

3 to 6 parents join the queue before this time, they will be asked to drive around the block again.• If parents are at the beginning of the queue and an individual boy is not ready for some reason, parents will be asked to drive around the block again.• Parents that are unable to join the queue at the bottom of Llandilo Ave, because it is already too long (and has reached the ‘No Stopping’ sign) are not

to try and merge into the queue further up the road but to drive around the block again.• If the Kiss and Ride line is too long parents should consider parking in a nearby street and walking to the School to collect their son. Please be

considerate towards local residents by not parking across driveways.• Parents are to avoid doing u-turns in Llandilo Avenue to minimise risk to pedestrians and motorists.

Kiss and Ride Traffic Management

Traffic Management for student safety Kiss and Ride Zone | No Parking and No U Turn 8.00am - 8.45am and 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Bus Zone | No Parking and No U Turn

No Stopping Zone

Traffic Management for Student Safety

TRANSPORT

Kiss and Ride Traffic Management

Traffic Management for student safety Kiss and Ride Zone | No Parking and No U Turn 8.00am - 8.45am and 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Bus Zone | No Parking and No U Turn

No Stopping Zone

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A wide range of co-curricular activities are available to boys at the Preparatory School. Please check the activities carefully and note that some are age group restricted. Parents apply for the activities online and places are allocated by the relevant activity co-ordinator. There are group size limits for many of these activities and many of them incur additional charges. Don’t overtax your son, as he may already have heavy involvement in other areas. Such a programme is only possible through the consistent dedication and commitment displayed by so many of our staff members. Classes will commence early in Term 1.

Music

The School offers a three-tiered Music programme that integrates aspects of co-curricular and curricular study giving students a holistic and broad learning experience.

Group Instrumental Class: This programme is taught to all boys in Years 1, 2 and Year 4 during their classroom Music lesson. In Year 1 and 2 boys are given an experience of the cello and violin, one of which they will choose and progress to basic proficiency level during the following year. In Year 4, boys experience a range of orchestral woodwind, brass and percussion instruments developing their conceptual understanding of music in practical group lessons. As part of the class programme, parents are neither charged for lessons nor the hiring of instruments.

Individual Instrumental Tuition: For boys looking to extend their music study, the School offers individual tuition on a large range of instruments, also providing a range of methodologies to suit the individual student. Lessons are arranged in consultation with the music staff, the classroom teacher and the family. The Music department also provides guidance as to the appropriate age to begin formal instrumental lessons. There are additional charges for instrumental tuition.

Co-curricular Programme: Once a student has attained a sufficient level of basic skills on his instrument of choice, it is highly recommended that he participates in the co-curricular programme. The School offers ensembles in the Vocal, String and Concert Band areas as well as specialised chamber ensembles for further extension, i.e. Chamber Ensemble, Chapel Band and Saxophone Quartet. All ensembles have a vibrant yearly plan of rehearsals and public performance events.

Further information can be obtained directly from the Director of Preparatory School Music or from the School Office.

Music Instrumental Tuition: Information and details on Trinity’s musical instrumental tuition, including how to enrol, is in the Trinity Grammar School online Handbook. You will be asked to use your Trinity ICT log in to access.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Trinity Grammar School Preparatory School organises many individual and team sporting activities during the course of a year. These are organised in conjunction with the Association of the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA). Students participating in these sporting activities take part in practice and in competitions.

All boys from Years 4, 5 and 6 must participate in the Sports Programme set down for Inter-School and Intra-School fixtures on Saturday mornings.

Year 3 Year 3 are involved in an intra-school sports skills programme on Thursdays and after school on five Friday afternoons per term.

Each term will focus on a different sport and throughout the year boys will participate in Football, Rugby, Cricket and Basketball.

Years 4 to 6Boys in Years 4 to 6 have an opportunity to choose a Summer and Winter sport in which to participate throughout the respective seasons. Teams are chosen based on available places and the boy’s ability. If a child misses out on his preferred sport he is then provided the opportunity to join another activity. Games are played on Saturday mornings and are compulsory. It is important to note that School sport takes precedence over any club sport.

Inter-Seasonal SportsAll boys in Years 3 to 6 have the opportunity to be selected in the School’s Representative teams for inter-seasonal sports – Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country. These teams compete at Invitational and Selection carnivals against other independent schools. These sports also provide a pathway to C.I.S, PSSA and School Sport Australia Championships.

SPORT

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CASHLESS SCHOOL CAFETERIA | ONLINE ORDERINGCanteen will only be available for students through FlexiSchools. There will be no use of cash.

Parents are invited to order their son’s Crunch & Sip, morning tea or lunch each day through the FlexiSchool app.

• Crunch & Sip orders close at 8:30am• Morning Tea orders close at 9:30am• Lunch orders close at 10am

Please see below instructions for setting up your Flexischool account.

If you have any questions, Flexischools provide a help desk on 1300 361 769, or you can contact them via their website.

CANTEEN ONLINE ORDERING IS HERE THROUGH

Trinity Grammar School has a great online ordering system for the Canteen, called FlexiSchools.

Convenience Order and pay for canteen orders from home or your mobile device.Safer than cash Removes the need for your son to carry cash at school. Peace of mind Order online and enjoy the peace of mind that your order has been received complete, correct and fully paid. Free registration Registering for an account is easy and free. Sign up, add your students and you’re ready to start ordering.Reliable and secure The Flexischools service is PCI compliant and has undergone extensive 3rd party security and vulnerability testing.

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HOW TOORDER

Go to www.flexischools.com.au and select the “Register” option

Go to www.flexischools.com.au and select the “Order Now” option

Enter your email address

Click on “Start an Order...” for your son/sons

You will then receive an email. Click on the link within the email to go to the Registration Form

Select the day for the lunch order. You can also set up orders in advance.

Complete the form and click“Submit”

Add each of the lunch items. Extras and option will appear where relevant.

Add the details of your son/sons and you are ready to order...

Select your payment method. You can pay for the one order or “top-up” you account. Complete the payment and the order is placed.

CANTEEN

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1 Milverton Court

2 Pre-Kindergarten Centre

3 Milverton Building

4 Kindergarten

5 Somerset Heritage Garden

6 Number 2 Court

7 Joske Gardens

8 Joske Room

9 Somerset Building

10 Canteen

11 Library

12 Reception

13 Gymnasium Entrance

14 Play Equipment

15 Art Studios

16 Llandilo Building

17 Number 3 Court

18 Music Centre

19 Mozart Room

20 Boulevarde Court

21 Year 6 Learning Centre

22 OSHClub OHC

23 Gaga Pit

24 Gymnasium Entrance and Main Court

25 STEAM Lab

26 Year 5 Learning Centre

27 Main Entrance

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Council of Trinity Grammar School, CRICOS Code 02308G

www.trinity.nsw.edu.au

Trinity Grammar School Preparatory School

115-125 The Boulevarde Strathfield NSW 2135

t +612 8732 4600