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Trinity News
WINTER 2013
2013 Music Tour New York & LA
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From the Headmaster
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Campus Ministry
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Performing Arts
16 Visual Arts
17Curriculum
25 Junior School
27Sport
28Archives
30Community
32TOBA
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Featured on our Cover
Ross Cooper Tuba, Scott McCarthy Saxophone,
Ryan Soares trombone, Yew Zhi-Tan Violin,
Max Benson Violin.
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Headmaster
From the Headmaster
From the headmaster
Carrying with them National accolades for winning the Catholic
Performing Arts Festival nine years in succession, our music
students rose to international recognition during their recent
tour of the USA where they won three trophies at the World
Strides Heritage Music Festival for Secondary Schools held in
New York. Our cover story celebrates their success.
Peter Jackson’s epic vision of Tolkien’s The
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is
supported by some of the greatest film music
of all time and our choristers in the St George’s
Cathedral Choir recently had the honour of
being asked to sing with WASO in their epic
production of The Lord of the Rings.
Indigenous students who perform in The
Mooditj Dance Theatre and The Didge
Boys were recently chosen to open the
Reconciliation Week Launch at Government
House where their passionate interpretation
of traditional dance won high praise.
The heart of Catholic ethos is Christian
Service and we are fortunate at Trinity to
have a strong Christian Service program.
The energy and purpose of our students
engaged in Christian Service were recently
demonstrated at the Christian Service
Assembly as they recounted their experiences
of volunteering in a number of areas and
how this had impacted on their lives. You will
read about some of their experiences in this
edition of Trinity News.
Junior School staff, students and parents
recently had a crash course in media training
when they were interviewed for the movie
Discover Trinity College Junior School. The
movie showcases the advantages available in
the Junior School and it was good to see so
many positive comments from all involved.
You can view this movie on the ‘Our Students’
section of our website www.trinity.wa.edu.au.
In sport we celebrate the success of two
Trinity students in the National Schools Water
Polo Championships. Josh Zekolich (12.5)
and Alex Bogunovich (11.3) were fortunate
enough to be selected this year for the State
Water Polo Team. Coached by Trinity Old Boy
Antony Matkovich (’94), the team broke a
32-year drought with their win.
The Trinity community has been extremely
active this year and it is pleasing to see so
many parents attending events at Trinity.
Not deterred by plunging temperatures,
an intrepid band of ladies from the College
Auxiliary recently spent a very enjoyable
weekend at Camp Kelly in Dwellingup. The
Auxiliary will soon be hosting their Annual
Morning Tea at Trinity and you can read more
about it in this edition.
Trinity Old Boys love to get together and
in June two interstate reunions provided
the perfect opportunity for sharing many
memories of bygone days.
As we commence Term 3 we look forward
to the exciting prospect of expanding our
facilities at Trinity and experiencing The Next
Chapter for Trinity College.
Mr Ivan Banks
Headmaster
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Letters
Letters
Letters
We receive many letters regarding different aspects of the
College and would like to share some of them with you.
Dear Mr Banks
A couple of weeks ago I was on the train
on the Joondalup line and three of your
senior students got on the train in the city. I
would just like to say how nice it was to be
in the presence of college students who
did not swear, push each other around and
misbehave. They had their ties and their
blazers on and looked very smart. The
three of them are a credit to your College.
Kind Regards
Pauline Hemara
Office Manager
Diagnostic Imaging Dept
King Edward Memorial Hospital
Dear Mr Shanassy
I wish to acknowledge two Trinity
College Year 9 students, Tom Cavanagh
(9.5) and Nathan Scott (9.5) who
have been committed members of our
Nipper program from U8 to U14.
I am aware that Trinity College emphasises
‘community’ and ‘service’ as part of
developing rounded young men and the
school’s motto is “Men for others”. Both
students have exemplified this approach
in their involvement with the surf club.
Both Nathan and Tom completed their
Surf Rescue Certificate this year and
commenced voluntary patrols for the club
completing 20.5 hours and 27.5 hours
respectively. They have on numerous
occasions throughout the season provided
water safety for our junior age groups
when requested. They have done this in an
enthusiastic and caring manner.
Nathan has undertaken extensive
training for participation in the Australian
Surf Lifesaving Championships in the
5 Man R&R team event in April and
won a gold medal in the U14 R&R at
State Championships and Tom having
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not actively participated in Carnivals in
prior years, this year committed to the
competition side of the club and was
rewarded with a Gold medal at the Junior
State Surf Lifesaving Championships as
the U14 representative in the All Age
Beach Relay.
Both students have involved themselves in
all aspects of the club and as an Age Manager they have been a delight to mentor.
The development that I have witnessed
over the 7 years is a credit to them.
Yours sincerely
Clare Barber
U14 Age Manager
City of Perth Surf Club
Good Morning Dr Braham,
I just wanted to write and congratulate
you on the success of the recent Trinity/
Mercedes Music tour to USA. Jesse
had a wonderful time, commenting
mostly on the learning experience of
meeting, playing with and learning from
the students and staff of the schools
that you visited. That was definitely the
highlight of the tour for him.
As you know, family members from the
USA visited briefly with you when you
were at Layola Marymount University.
They both commented on the
behaviour of all the students on tour.
They were very impressed. As a parent,
this was very pleasing to hear. Once
again congratulations to you and the
other staff members on tour.
Josephine and Gefri Vivante
Trinity Parents
Dear Mr Banks
Recently at Perth Station I had the
privilege of an interaction with one of
your students.
The young gentleman (used in the
MOST positive sense of the word) was
sitting waiting for the train (still about 13
mins away). As I walked past, he stood,
excused himself and offered me the
seat. He didn’t need to, I am not THAT
old or disabled, I believe he did so
purely as a courtesy to me as a woman.
I was sincerely touched.
I simply wanted to say he is a credit to
himself, his family and to your school.
Please pass on my best wishes to
someone who is a wonderful young
person.
Kind regards and God Bless
Sarah Simpson
To Perth Hills Discovery Centre Staff,
On behalf of the entire Year 8 group, I
would personally like to thank the staff for
the great educational day we had. We all
enjoyed every activity at the centre and
everyone learnt something new, from
Noongar traditions and ways of life, as
well as hands on activities.
Everyone enjoyed the face painting, which
made us all feel individual and unique
with the different colours and styles on
offer. We also had the chance to figure out
what our totems were, by looking into our
eyes, although I don’t think anyone figured
what it was but it was a good look into the
Dreamtime period and what happened
at the beginning of time. The fishing was
also interesting, learning about how the
Noongar people catch the fish with the
handmade nets and the bait that they
used. I would love to come back and enjoy
all the wonder of the centre.
Sincerely,
Jacob Cowan (8.5)
Trinity College
Campus
Ministry
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry
Christian Service Assembly
Mr Stephen Bowman
and Mrs Marya Stewart
At the Christian Service Assembly on
25 June, Mr Stephen Bowman from the
Edmund Rice Centre Mirrabooka was
invited to speak about the plight of
refugees and the structures put in place
to assist them. Also senior students who
had achieved outstanding service were
acknowledged.
Andrew Florido (11.4) and
Louis Everall (11.1)
Here are some of their thoughts:
week I had spent there left me with a
completely different perspective than
when I entered. We helped in teaching
language classes to the refugees who
were learning at a very basic beginners
level. For me the biggest satisfaction
came from being able to help in turning
the refugee’s passion and effort to learn
into a success, something as small as
a pronunciation of a word was a step
closer to the new life they had fought so
hard to achieve.
Louis Everall (11.1)
Going into the service week I was
keen to not just take this as a week
off from school. I wanted to challenge
myself, which I feel I did. Walking away
from the Eddie Rice Centre after the
Andrew Florido (11.4)
This was a fantastic experience to further
understand refugees and the hardships
that they face in their daily lives. There
are many negative connotations
associated with refugees which we see
Year 11 students, Andrew Florido (11.4)
and Louis Everall (11.1) spoke about
how their week of Christian Service at
the Mirabooka Refugee Centre had
opened their hearts and minds to the
refugees with whom they worked and
substantially changed their attitude.
at large in our society today. I would be
lying if I told you I didn’t believe any of
these connotations. This experience
however, taught me that what we
commonly see in the media with regards
to refugees is not true at all, which
was a real eye-opener for me. Overall
my experience at the Edmund Rice
Centre was incredibly challenging and
rewarding, but is something that has
literally changed the way I view the world
today, and is something that I would
encourage many people to do.
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Community
Campus Ministry
Four Year 12 students, William
Colreavy (12.3), Matthew Loucas
(12.3), Sheldon Russell (12.6) and
Jacob Higgins (12.5) shared how their
involvement in the Senior Project had
given them opportunities to discover,
understand and respect the experience
of other people they served. They told
us about how working with children
who are socially disadvantaged, have
a disability, or with elderly people in
aged care, or homeless people on Soup
Patrol had not only opened their eyes
to others’ worlds but also taught them
things about themselves.
William Colreavy, Head Prefect (12.3)
Edmund Rice Camp
All the kids who come on camp come
from a disrupted family or some
disadvantaged background. The camps
serve as a way to encourage them to
enjoy an exciting environment with
young leaders willing to volunteer to
make their holidays as enjoyable and
memorable as possible.
I have taken part in two camps and to see
the kids enjoying themselves, with the
smiles on their faces, coming out of their
shell and having a great time, can really
give you a great sense of satisfaction.
Apart from this, each time I have come
home I feel that I have learnt a little
bit more about myself. In that through
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doing things that we take for granted
such as teaching someone to surf, letting
someone paint my face or just playing a
game of soccer, can make you appreciate
the small things we can do to brighten
someone’s world a little more.
Sixty five Year 12 students received
awards at the Christian Service Assembly.
All of them are to be commended for
their hours of service. Thomas Coltrona
(12.6), Liam Flynn (12.6), Jacob Higgins
(12.5) and Peter Matthys (12.4) all
contributed more than 300 hours.
Thomas, Jacob and Liam were members
of the 2012 Kimberley Immersion where
they gave hours of service to Aboriginal
schools and communities and they
have continued to contribute to the
William Colreavy (12.3)
Trinity community by taking leadership
Head Prefect
roles in many areas that serve younger
students, as well as volunteering
for Edmund Rice Camps for Kids,
Red Cross Soup Patrol and many
other community activities of
Edmund Rice Outreach Group.
Peter has completed the majority
of his 420 hours in Fiji working on a
building project with impoverished
villages and also taken a leadership
role in camps for disadvantaged
youth. Their commitment to Trinity
College Christian Service is a
Front Row: Jacob Higgins (12.5), Liam Flynn (12.6),
wonderful witness to the Edmund
Thomas Coltrona (12.6) and Peter Matthys (12.4)
Rice spirit of liberating education.
istryWinter Sleepout
Students Brave the Cold at the 2013 Winter Sleepout
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1. Red Cross Soup Patrol
2. Ms Kathryn Down and Mr Peter Stewart
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On Saturday, 22 June, Trinity College
held its 5th Annual Winter Sleepout.
This year 90 students took part. The
majority of the participating students
were from Year 12, but there was an
enthusiastic group from Years 7 to 11.
The boys spent the night sleeping in
covered outdoor areas around the
school with only cardboard for a bed.
The only food available was from that
evening’s Red Cross Soup Patrol; a cup
of soup and a slice of bread each.
awareness of the plight of homeless
people in our city. Edmund Rice
Outreach leaders made presentations
on the issues, organised games and
led the boys in discussions and prayer.
Mr Peter Stewart from the Christian
Centre for Social Action shared some
very informative stories about his work
with homeless people and teacher Ms
Kathryn Down and Director of Christian
Service Mrs Marya Stewart helped to
supervise the event.
settled down to ‘sleep’ (some after
2.00 am). At 7.00 am the next day
parents collected their rather tired and
dishevelled sons who by then deserved
a good rest. Thankfully, the boys had
to endure only one night of ‘sleeping
rough’ and by choice - unlike many
people on the streets of Perth who
are not so fortunate. The participating
students raised over $2000 to support
the Christian Centre for Social Action in
its work with homeless people.
For most of the evening the boys were
engaged in activities designed to raise
Subsequently, after much social
interaction, the students eventually
Mrs Marya Stewart
Director of Christian Service
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The Sweet Sound of Success for Trinity
Music Students in America
On a recent tour to Los Angeles and New York, music students
in the Trinity/Mercedes Wind Orchestra, String Ensemble and
Trinity Senior Chorale were involved in combined workshops and
concerts with three American high schools, the Loyola Marymount
University, a performance at Universal studios, and a music theatre
workshop with cast members from The Lion King. We also sang
at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles and St
Ephram’s in New York, and attended a concert of the Los Angeles
Philharmonic in the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
All of this was a build up to the World Strides Heritage Music
Festival for secondary schools held in New York, where we were
awarded several honours. The Trinity/Mercedes Wind Orchestra
achieved 3rd place in their category and a Silver Award, and the
Trinity Senior Chorale 1st place and a Gold Award. The Trinity/
Mercedes String Ensemble achieved 1st place in their category,
a Gold Award, the Outstanding Orchestra Award and the
Adjudicators Award. By having three ensembles
in the festival we were eligible for the Festival
Sweepstakes Award, which we also won. Two
of our students were selected for solo awards
based on their work within their ensemble and
special congratulations go to Joshua Adams
(11.4) (voice) and Kayvan Gharbi (9.6) (cello)
for this achievement.
Congratulations to all staff and students on such
an outstanding tour. Everyone performed to the
very best of their ability and learnt a lot about
quality music making.
Dr Robert Braham
Director of Music
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Sweepstakes Trophy Winners
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Trinity & Mercedes Wind Orchestra Trophy Winners
Trinity & Mercedes String Ensemble Winners Trophy
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Thank You to The Councils
Some Trinity College Music students were fortunate to receive a
Grant from their local Council and they would like to say thank you
for the contribution towards their wonderful experience in America.
I am one of the students who participated in the USA Music
Tour playing tuba in the Wind Orchestra and singing with the
Senior Chorale. I received a Youth Achievement Grant from
the City of Subiaco for $400 towards the tour. I would like to
thank the City of Subiaco for this assistance. The entire tour
was a great experience but I especially enjoyed visiting well
known sites, such as, Universal Studios, the Empire State
Building and the Statue of Liberty. I found the workshops
with the American schools especially beneficial as a learning
experience as they used different teaching techniques.
Sam Reid (9.5)
I am very grateful to the City of Cockburn Council for their
generous sponsorship for my music tour to the United States.
While on tour, I learnt many ways to improve my performance
and musical skills, and was immersed in many enriching
experiences, such as exchange programs with other schools,
listening to the L.A. Philharmonic and participating in a
Broadway song and dance workshop with cast members of the
Lion King. The highlight of the tour was our participation in the
Heritage Music Festival in New York. Our groups were highly
successful in the competition and we came back with several
awards. This experience is something that I will always cherish.
Adjudicators Award and Trinity won the overall school award,
a great effort by everyone. On tour I experienced American
culture and also learnt and developed musically.
Yew Zhi Tan (11.2)
On the recent trip to America I was generously sponsored
by the Armadale City council, I would like to acknowledge
their support of me. The tour was a wonderful opportunity
to represent the school and at the same time visit a new
country. A highlight of the tour for me was visiting the other
American schools for workshops and performances. This was
an enjoyable part of the experience because it provided the
opportunity for me to mingle and form relationships with
other American students. Another highlight was competing
in the New York Heritage Music Festival. Trinity was very
successful in the competition and notably won the Festival
Sweep Stakes award. Overall the tour to America was an
amazing and beneficial experience which I learned from and
made some new friends in America.
Jack Newman (10.2)
I recently attended the Trinity and Mercedes Music tour to
USA. I was fortunate enough to receive a Youth Development
Grant from the Town of Vincent. Whilst on tour, I experienced
some of the greatest times of my life. I would like to thank the
Town of Vincent for assisting me to enjoy the thrills of winning
an international music championship with some of my best
friends and fellow music students from Trinity College.
I would like to thank the City of Melville for providing me with
Youth Development Funding to assist with the Trinity College
USA Music tour. The tour to Los Angeles and New York has
been the highlight of my music involvement at Trinity College
over the last five years. It provided an opportunity to perform
at an international music festival and gain an insight into the
way that American schools and universities approach music.
The highlight of the tour was performing at the World Stride
Heritage music festival where we achieved great results. The
tour has inspired me to continue playing the saxophone in a
band when I leave school at the end of the year.
Jesse Vivante (10.7)
Connor Nagle (12.1)
I would like to thank the Town of Victoria Park for sponsoring
me for the 2013 USA Music Tour. As a member of the Chorale
and Trinity/Mercedes Strings we performed at various
places in Los Angeles and New York. While in New York we
performed at a Heritage Festival against other American
schools where we won Gold Firsts in both Chorale and
Strings. In addition to these awards, Strings also won the
I would like to personally thank the Bayswater City Council for
their generous support which helped me attend the Trinity
College Music Tour to Los Angeles and New York. It was an
amazingly valuable experience in many ways. Throughout all
of the workshops we attended our ensembles vastly improved
and it was rewarding to experience this. A highlight of the
trip was the great success we had, including being a part
Adrian Soares (11.2)
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of the successful chorale and string ensemble in the New
York Heritage Festival. Touring America we also had the
opportunity to engage in several unforgettable site seeing
and cultural experiences. My favourite of these was soaking
in the view from the top of the Empire State Building. It felt
surreal seeing all of New York from such a high altitude,
especially at night.
Callum Dewsbury (10.6)
The tour was most definitely one of the best experiences I
have ever had. It was a great opportunity for me to advance
my skills as part of the Chorale, and to see the culmination of
everyone’s efforts in the amazing results we achieved in the
World Heritage Festival. As well as representing our schools,
we also got the opportunity to enjoy some leisure time,
including socialising with American students and exploring
the streets of Manhattan. I’d especially like to thank the Town
of Bassendean for sponsoring me, and enabling me to be
able to have such an amazing experience.
Jack Kay (11.1)
Going to America was one of the greatest experiences of
my life being the first time I had been out of the country let
alone first time on a plane. On Sunday in America nobody
does anything even the CBD is pretty much empty. Our tour
started with a visit to a massive cathedral to enjoy mass and
even got a tour of the Cathedral. We then walked over to the
Walt Disney Concert Hall where we got tour guides and had
tours of the buildings all around it (which were amazing). After
that we attended a concert and then quite a few of us caught
up on some rest. The next day was great in that we did a two
hour bus ride to San Diego to visit the San Marcus High School
and spend the day with them. We started by watching their
band practice and then met some of the students and made
some friends. We then travelled to another high school where
we could use the facilities to put on another concert by each
school. We had so many enjoyable experiences in American
and I would like to thanks the City of Gosnells for their
contribution towards the cost of my tour.
Quintin Elliss (10.4)
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Quintin Wins His Moment to Perform in Carnegie Hall
1pm, 20th April 2013
This was a moment that I will never forget; it was the day that I
performed at one of the most prestigious venues in the world,
New York’s Carnegie Hall. I was given this opportunity by
partaking at the start of the year in the American Association
for Development of the Gifted and Talented (AADGT)
competition. This competition was open internationally, with
competitors from Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, Japan,
USA and many other countries. The AADGT is a competition
that recognises young musicians of all instruments. The
competition involved competing in age categories and a
recording of one piece on our instrument of choice which was
then sent to the adjudicators via YouTube. A few days after I
submitted my audition (I, play the piano), I was notified that my
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audition had given me gold. I was awarded first place in my
age section (14 years) and was invited to perform at Carnegie
Hall, an opportunity that only comes once in a lifetime. And so,
at 1pm on the 20th April, I stood on stage and performed with
many other talented young musicians worldwide. The standard
at the Winner’s Concert was exceptional, many countries were
represented, and some, such as the US were represented
with multiple victors and as I stood there, I realised I too, was
representing my country, Australia. It was an honour for me to
perform as the only Australian there and this memory will be
with me forever.
Quintin Li (10.6)
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Independent Primary School Heads of Australia
Musical Experience
As children of the 80s, Miss Cumming (Perth College) and
Miss Rich (Trinity College) grew up enamoured by the
excitement of Julie Andrews and Dike van Dyke in Mary
Poppins. Having been converted from a book series to a
film in 1964, Disney’s Mary Poppins tells the tale of a magical
nanny who comes to look after an unhappy banker’s family.
Now, in 2013 it is still having a lasting effect on generations
of children.
Musical Experience
Perth College Year 6 Choir and Trinity College Year 5/6 Choir
combined for IPSHA to take the stage and present a “Very Mary
Sing-A –Long!” We watched as the girls fed the birds and went
flying a kite before the stage was swept clean by the boys in
“Chim Chim Cheree!” As a tribute to one of the greatest musicals of all time, we went on a journey to present a performance
that was ‘supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ in every way.
Ms Natasha Rich
Music Specialist
Ms Natasha Rich with the cast of ‘A Very Mary Sing-A-Long’
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Junior and Middle School Music Night
On Friday, 14 June, students performed to a packed house in
Gibney Hall as part of Junior & Middle School Music Night.
Featuring performances from students in Year 4 through
to Year 10, the night was a collection of instrumental and
choral performances. Years 5 and 6 String Ensemble kicked
things off with the suitably titled “Start the Show” and the
night finished with our combined Trinity and Mercedes Wind
Ensemble. For many ensembles it was their first performance
for the year or in the case of the Year 4 Choir, their first
performance ever! With over 240 students involved across
the Junior and Middle School it is surely a great indication
that music is alive and well at Trinity College.
Many thanks must go to the music tutors in preparing the
students for the performance and to the Junior School staff
who assisted backstage.
It was certainly an appreciative audience and an enjoyable
night for all involved!
Ms Natasha Rich
Music Specialist
1. Guitar Ensamble
2.Trumpets
3. Swing Band
4.Saxaphone
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Year 4 Choir
Trinity Mercedes Wind Ensemble
Year 5 & 6 Choir
Percussion Ensemble II
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Trinity Students Join with WASO to Perform in
Lord of the Rings
Peter Jackson’s epic vision of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings:
The Fellowship of the Ring is supported by some of the
greatest film music of all time and our choristers in the St
Georges Cathedral Choir had a wonderful experience when
they were recently asked to sing with WASO in their epic
production of The Lord of the Rings.
Howard Shore’s Academy Award-winning score captures the
film’s sweeping emotion, thrilling vistas and grand journeys
through the power of a full symphony orchestra and massed
voices conducted by Ludwig Wicki.
This epic event featured the entire film on screen
accompanied live by the West Australian Symphony
Orchestra, the WASO Chorus and St George’s Cathedral
Choristers. Trinity students were thrilled to be selected to
sing in this exciting event.
Trinity College St Georges Cathedral Choristers
Thomas Breust (8.6), Thomas Cotter (8.5), James Della
Gatta (6G), Matthew Della Gatta (6W), Ryan Dorman
(8.5), Timothy Forrest (6G), Aiden Galvin (7.8), Basil
Gerad Cyril (7.7), Harry Ladhams (6W), John Lagan (6W),
Filipe Lagrenade (7.7)Benjamin Oliveri (7.7), Declan
Pation (7.3), Harrison Pell (7.3), David Pham (7.8), Marcus
Ricci (8.4), Julian Rodriguez (8.3), William Tan (7.7).
Choristers
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Because we’re led by Stephen Spi
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Visual
Arts
Arts
Yamatji Dreaming with
Beverley Egan
Yamatji Dreaming
Visual Arts
Beverley Egan is an Aboriginal artist living and working in Perth.
Beverley was born in Mullewa, she is a Yamatji woman and speaks
the Wadjarri language. Beverley has lived most of her life in Perth
with her husband and two sons. Some of you may know her son
Lance Mongoo (12.7). Beverley has a unique connection with her
heritage and is currently painting didgeridoos, ceramics and canvas.
This year Trinity was privileged to have the opportunity of
showing some of Beverley’s work from 13 – 31 May when some
of her work was on display in the Trinity Cultural Centre Gallery.
Beverley’s exhibition was entitled Yamatji Dreaming and the
artworks reflect her links with her country and traditional culture
in the Murchison/Gascoyne Region.
Ms Rita Basilio
Art Coordinator
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Curriculum
Da Vinci Decathlon
Curriculum
Da Vinci
Decathlon: 2013
A Celebration of the Academic
gifts of Australian Youth
In 2013 Trinity College was proud to
enter three teams for the Da Vinci
Decathlon hosted by Wesley College.
This competition, in the Knox Grammar
tradition, is an academic interschool
gala day run in the spirit of an Olympic
decathlon. Each school enters one team
of eight students who are selected
to complement each other in various
disciplines. The tasks are always exciting
and challenging and cover the following
areas: Engineering; Art & Poetry;
Science; English; Creative Producers;
Cartography; Mathematics; General
Knowledge; Philosophy and finally,
Games of Strategy.
The Years 7/8 Decathlon was held on
18 April and the boys from Trinity were
keen and eager to participate, having
won the Years 5/6 2012 competition.
Unfortunately, all being Year 7s, they
were the youngest team, but still
performed creditably out of the 29
schools that competed. They are very
much looking forward to competing as
Year 8s next year.
The Year 7 team members were: Patrick
O’Donoghue, William Tan, Timothy
Ludovico, Thomas Throssel, Jack
Clear, Harrison Pell, Asher Fatin and
Presley Massara. Reserves were J Dihn
and M Hobbs.
The Years 9/10 Decathlon was held on
Friday 3 May and in this all the Trinity
boys were Year 10s. They were excited
and eager to get going after three
practise sessions in the weeks prior to
the competition. This was new to all the
boys and they handled themselves very
well. The boys won the Engineering
Top: Year 7 Team Members
Above: Year 10 Team Members
Challenge, came 2nd in the Philosophy
Challenge, 4th in the Maths Challenge
and 5th in the Art & Poetry Challenge.
Overall they achieved a creditable
6th place, missing out on a top five
placing by just 5 points. I would like
to congratulate the boys on their fine
achievement and to thank them for
coming to school on a pupil-free day to
compete at Wesley. Well done boys.
The Year 10 team members were: Jed
Herne; Alex Ishida-Livings; Liam
O’Neil; Josh De Souza; Joseph
Marino; Daniel Martinez; Callum
Dewsbury; Yimming Dong: the
reserves were James Heald, Darcy Port
and Jesse Mullins. Special mention
must go to Don Hoang who had to
withdraw due to illness but was with us
in spirit.
The Years 5/6 Decathlon will be held in
August 2013 and we are looking forward
to outstanding performances.
Ms Lissa Coleman
Director of Education Support
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Curriculum
Robotics Challenge
Zen Vakil Wins First Robotics Challenge (FRC)
Trinity engineering student, Zen Vakil
(12.1), was invited by Curtin University
to be one of a team of students who are
taking part in an international competition
to design and build a robot. Since
January 2013, Zen has been attending
the Engineering Faculty at Curtin on
one or two evenings per week with a
group of high school students who are
being mentored by fourth year Curtin
engineering students. The team worked
together to build and program a robot,
under strict rules and time limits, to
perform prescribed tasks against a field of
competitors.
The team took their robot to Sydney
from 26 to 30 June to compete in the
national competition with ten other
teams from around Australia, with the
winners going on to the international
finals. I congratulate Zen on his success
as outlined below.
Zen Vakil (12.1)
Mr Ray Archibald
Head of Design & Technology
The competition kicked off with a
practice day. We woke up bright and
early and walked to the competition.
On arrival we unboxed Taurus and did
some minor alterations before going up
to the arena for some practice rounds.
The robot worked perfectly much to our
delight and impressed the teams and
spectators around us.
The preliminary rounds were well
underway and before lunch we had pulled
out three out of four wins. The robot had
a minor mishap when the top layer of
Perspex split, to be fixed, however by the
ever useful duct tape! Driving control was
good and shooting was fairly accurate
when positioned correctly however the
defensive robots disturbed our shooting
when pitted against them. Loading
needed to be refined, as if the robot was
not positioned perfectly the frisbee’s
quite easily slipped out of line and were
not able to be shot.
The preliminary rounds had concluded.
Alliances had been established and
Curtin FRC 2nd place standing made us
the first choice preference for number
one seed Thunder Down Under (TDU)
team 3132!! Our alliance had a bye first
up giving us and 3132 more time to
discuss tactics.
By the end of the day we had exceeded
our expectations monumentally by
coming out with a first place title and
winning the “Rookie All Stars” award,
in our first year in the competition.
Congratulations to the winning alliance
Thunder Down Under (3132) and Curtin
FRC (4788) (our team) in the Asia Pacific
Duel Down Under.
Zen Vakil (12.1)
View the Competition by going to the
following addresses:
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=doMfTtHUoO8
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?feature=player_
embedded&v=0hOu5lVvdCQ
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Curriculum
Reconciliation Week
Moonditj Dance & Didge Boys Open Reconciliation
Week at Government House
On Monday 27, May 2013, Trinity College was invited to attend the official
opening of Reconciliation Week at Government House. Trinity College was one of
the five schools to have their message on a banner that was then placed in
St Georges Terrace, Perth. The message was simple but effective; Reconciliation
is the sharing of minds, hearts and spirit. It is continuing the journey towards
forgiveness and understanding.
Our Mooditj Dance Theatre and Didge
Boys under the professional tutelage of
Ms Ruth Bott and Mr Steve Richter
were given the honour to perform as part
of the opening proceedings. Mooditj
Dance Theatre performed their cultural
dance, which incorporated their own
music and individual experiences about
what it meant to them to be Indigenous.
The Didge Boys played the cajón drums
and didgeridoos. Nixon Hamlet (11.4)
and Isaiah Walley–Stack (10.2) were
invited to play the didgeridoo while Mr
Robert Isaacs rendered the ‘Welcome
to Country’.
The students who attended this
wonderful event were Josh Loo (12.6),
Nixon Hamlet (11.4), Isaiah Walley–
Stack (10.2), Isiaah Caton (10.1),
Jordan Bagshaw (10.6), Chilton Yarran
(9.5), Jesse Pigram (9.4), Jake Cox
(9.7), Jared Cole (9.6), and Connor
Brahim (9.1). Mr Gary Malarkey, Ms
Karrene McLernon, Ms Ruth Bott
and Mr Steve Richter accompanied
the boys to and from this event. The
students were happy and proud to have
their Headmaster Mr Ivan Banks, Bursar
Mr Michael Burgess and Director of
Marketing and PR Ms Sandra Doick
attend this very significant event.
We received very positive feedback
from all who attended. His Excellency
Governor Malcolm McCusker AC,
QVO, QC was suitably impressed with
our students and the wonderful work we
are doing in our Indigenous program.
Since this performance our didge and
dance group are being recognised
for their very individual and unique
performances. They have been invited
to perform at various other events
around the Perth CBD.
Ms Karrene McLernon
Indigenous Coordinator
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Curriculum
Run For a Reason
Joseph Teakle Victorious in the HBF Run for a Reason
Sunday 26 May 2013
was a special day.
I was about to run
4 km in the HBF Run
for a Reason. This
was a major goal
for me.
After a car accident two years ago
I was in Princess Margaret Hospital
(PMH) for three months, learning how
to talk, walk, and eat again. When I
left PMH I was in a wheelchair. As I
got stronger, I started training to be
able to walk and run. Then I returned
to Trinity College where I got lots of
encouragement and support from my
classmates and teachers. One day,
my physio and I decided on a crazy
idea - I would enter the HBF Run for
a Reason! This would be a personal
achievement for me and I would also
be able to raise money for PMH, since
they helped me so much with my
recovery. Trinity rallied to the cause
and I received many donations from
the Trinity community, as well as my
own family and friends - raising over
$3500 for PMH.
On the day, my mother (who was doing
the run with me) and I went into town
really early. It took ages just to get to
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the starting line. Once we got going
it was great. I did a lot of running and
there were lots of people all around,
some walking, some running, some
even in wheelchairs, but everyone
was having a great time. It was really
beautiful running along the Swan
River. At times I got pretty tired but
kept going. Lots of people were
encouraging us along the way and
there was even a drum band so I did a
bit of a dance for them! As we walked
into the last stretch at Gloucester Park
there was a huge crowd of people and
lots of noise. I sprinted to the finish
line ahead of my mother and ended
up with a time of 51.32 min. I was very
proud to have completed the whole
4 km. I now think I could do anything.
I also owe a big thank you to all the
people who supported and helped me
prepare for the run and raise so much
money for PMH.
Joseph Teakle (10.2)
Curriculum
Ride to Conquer Cancer
Year 12 Students Ride to Conquer Cancer
Zac Rhodes (12.6) and
Dane Colman (12.3)
are both participating in
“Sunsuper Ride to Conquer
Cancer” in October this year.
They will be riding over 200 kms across two days to raise
much needed funds for Cancer research, all of which benefit
the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research.
These donations are used by WAIMR for research based
projects on brain, colon, breast, skin, blood and liver
cancer just to name a few.
This will be Zac’s second time doing this ride being the
youngest participant last year where he was able to raise
$13000 with his riding partner, and it is Dane’s first year
doing the ride.
This year their team name is “Team TC”. Any donations
will be much appreciated and each donation will take us
one step closer to conquering Cancer.
To make donations you can visit Zac’s personal page at:
http://pr13.conquercancer.org.au/site/TR/Events/Perth201
3?px=1078877&pg=personal&fr_id=1112
or Dane’s page at:
http://cfrau.convio.net/site/TR/Events/Perth2013?px=1318
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Curriculum
Student Destinations
2012 Year 12 Student Destinations
In 2012, a total of 177 Year 12 students
completed their studies at Trinity
College. Figure 1 below shows the
wide variety of destinations of the
cohort contacted, with approximately
80% accepting a place at university;
UWA (35%) and Curtin (33%) were
the most popular, followed by Notre
Dame Australia (4%), Edith Cowan (4%),
Murdoch (2%) and interstate/overseas
universities (2%).
Of the 142 Trinity 2012 Year 12 students
who accepted a place at university,
31 (22%) chose engineering, making
engineering the most popular course.
Other popular courses are shown in
Table 1.
The concept of a double degree has
been popular in the past as it broadens
a student’s chance of employment.
However, in 2012 UWA began to offer
Professional Course Pathways and
this new approach will see the end of
double undergraduate degrees at UWA.
Whether other academic institutions
take on this philosophy is yet to be
determined. At UWA there are now only
five Bachelor degrees that students
straight out of school can enrol in:
Figure 1: Trinity 2012 Year 12
Student Destinations
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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Design
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
(4% of the 2012 Year 12 Trinity cohort
contacted) enrolled in a TAFE course;
slightly greater than the number in 2011.
Six of these seven had participated in
Vocational Education & Training (VET)
Certificate courses, qualifying in various
competencies.
After completion of a Bachelor
degree, a student may then enrol in
a Professional degree. If the enrolling
students had an assured pathway into a
Professional degree, then this statistic
was recorded (rather than under BA or
BSc, for example). Only four students
enrolled for double degrees at other
institutions. In 2011, two former Trinity
students enrolled in double degrees.
Apprenticeships
Four 2012 Year 12 Trinity students
accepted university and TAFE places but
deferred for a period of 6-12 months,
compared to five from the 2011 cohort.
Several students were also enrolled in
courses other than their first preference,
for which they had been accepted,
whilst a few others were contemplating
a change in course over the next six
months.
Sixteen students (9% of the 2012 Year
12 Trinity cohort contacted) were
selected for apprenticeships and
pre-apprenticeships and 13 of these
had participated in VET courses.
Eight students have commenced
apprenticeships: electrical (5), chef (1),
plastering (1), sheet metal (1). Eight
other students have enrolled for preapprenticeships – electrical (6), roof
carpentry (1) and mechanical fitting (1).
TAFE Entry
The most popular TAFE courses are
shown in Table 2. Seven students
Also, 23 students had participated in
VET courses and had proceeded to
university – a large increase over the 12
students in 2012. Of the 11 students in
the workforce, 8 had also participated in
VET courses at Trinity.
Mr Doug Simpson
VET Coordinator
Curriculum
Table 1: Trinity 2012 Year 12 Student Destinations
Engineering
31
Science
25
Business
23
Sport Science / Health Science
13
Arts
12
Computing Science / IT
7
Architecture
6
Construction Management & Economics
5
Creative Industries
3
Education
3
Geology
3
Medical Imaging
2
Physiotherapy
2
Forensic Investigation
1
Law
1
Music (WAPA)
1
Pharmacy
1
Surveying
1
Urban Regional Planning
1
Veterinary Science
1
Table 2: The most popular TAFE courses accepted by Trinity 2012 Year 12 students
Airport Ground Operations
1
Aircraft Maintenance
1
Building & Design
1
Health Science
1
IT
1
Sports Development
1
Surveying
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Curriculum
Enrichment
Trinity Students Invited to Attend RYPEN
On 17 May we began the first steps of
a youth camp known as Rotary Youth
Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) at the
Point Walter Recreation Centre. The camp
is an initiative of Rotary Clubs around WA
and runs annually for Year 10 students.
We were lucky enough to represent
Trinity College on the camp, where
approximately 70 students from around
WA are chosen. RYPEN promised many
things; an opportunity to improve public
speaking abilities, improved confidence,
make new friends and enhance many
other skills. We gained all that was
promised while learning other things
along the way.
The camp was run by Chris Maxwell and
a leadership group who were responsible
for us. They provided us with many talks
and activities, all of which were relatable
and enjoyable to be a part of. At the
beginning we were put into groups of
nine with a leader who took us through
activities, such as getting to know one
another or discussing our innermost fears
and ambitions.
As a whole group we took part in
debating and activities such as learning
to use a microphone. Chris gave us
many talks about confidence and
leadership skills, while many guest
speakers came in and taught us a
similar message. These included Tracey
Vo, a reporter from Channel 9 News,
and Dr Carlo Bellini (‘99), a Trinity
College Old Boy.
In conclusion, we strongly encourage
all boys who are given the chance
to attend this camp to take the
opportunity without hesitation. This
camp offers many valuable skills and
lessons that can be used in everyday
situations. We found this an incredibly
valuable experience, where the skills
and friends will stay with us for the rest
of our lives and benefit our future.
Daniel Martinez (10.4) and
Jarrod Ng (10.3)
Daniel Martinez and Jarrad Ng with
Mr Phillip Skelton AM, the Governor of
Perth Rotary
Rotary Youth Program
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Junior School
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Year 6 Bullying? – No Way!
To assist students to cope with a 21st
Century Dynamic, the Year 6 Teachers
of Trinity College Junior School devised
an engaging and real life application to
teach the boys about responsible and
safe use of IT in the real world.
Students studied the correct use of IT,
then applied this practice to create a
self-awareness educational film aimed
at their peers and school mates. Groups
of students filmed using their school
iPads then edited the footage to create
a short educational film, with the theme
– Bullying? - No Way!
Each year the world’s entertainment
media gather in Cannes for the famous
film festival. This year the attention was
on the Senior Lecture Theatre at Trinity
College as Year 6 classes held their own
film festival to screen the Bullying? No
Way! Challenge.
Prior to the final screening, the films
were put through a pre-screening
in front of students’ class mates to
progress to the grand public showing.
The Junior School boys viewed and
voted on what they considered to be
the most effective production in getting
across the theme of the festival.
The Film festival was coordinated by
Mr Andrew Hayes who acted as MC at
the screening.
The winning film was then selected
by the judging panel of esteemed
Educators Mr Gordon Dean,
Mrs Sarah Wilkie and Mr Luke
Thompson. All prize winners received
an “Oscar “certificate. The Junior
School students enjoyed the inaugural
Anti -Bullying Film Festival, and look
forward to the next one.
Congratulations to the winning team:
Matthew Della Gatta (6W),
John Lagan (6W) & Ashley Lloyd (6W)
Mr Bernard LeTessier
& Mr Andrew Hayes
Year 6 Teachers
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Junior School
Filming
Lights, Camera, Action!
Discover Trinity College Junior School
Trinity Junior School a
Superstar
Trinity College Junior School constantly
provides an exciting and vibrant
learning environment for students from
Years 4 to 6. In Term 2 it was decided
to produce a video to showcase the
educational opportunities offered in
the Junior School. And so it was as
the dawn broke over Mann Oval on
Thursday, 23 May that the crew from
Turning Heads Media arrived at the
College for an action filled two days of
filming. Representatives from students,
staff, parents and Old Boys were asked
to give their honest thoughts on an
education in the Junior School and
the results were amazing. You can see
the results for yourself by going to our
website www.trinity.wa.edu.au Our
Students/Junior School or click on the
link on our Facebook site.
I would like to thank the following
people for giving up their valuable
time and conquering fears of facing the
camera to contribute to this wonderful
production.
Staff:
Mr Ivan Banks, Headmaster, Ms
Kristina Gretch, Mr Andrew Hayes,
Mr Tony Maxfield (6W), Mr David
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Ceccarelli (Italian), Miss Natasha Rich
(Music), Mr Dion Mepham (Aquatics),
Mrs Janine Wyatt (Library), Miss Elise
Kukulka (BIG), Ms Natalie Kenny.
Students:
William Colreavy, Head Prefect Senior
School, Harry Smith 4G, Sholto Foss 4B,
Jo Jo Parise 5G and Ethan Throssell
5B Head Boy Junior School. Parents:
Mr Paul Colreavy (’82), Mrs Adrienne
Throssell, Mrs Caroline Ellison.
Ms Sandra Doick
Director Marketing & PR
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Mr Ivan Banks, Headmaster
Mr Andrew Hayes
Head Prefect William Colreavy
with Mr Paul Colreavy
Sholto Foss and Harry Smith
Jo Jo Parise
Ethan Gosatti, Junior School Head Boy
Mrs Adrienne Throssell
Ms Kristina Gretch
Mrs Caroline Ellison
Sport
Water Polo Triumph
Sport
Josh and Alex Triumph with State Water Polo Team
After our PSA win for Trinity this year
Josh Zekolich (12.5) and I were
fortunate enough to be selected in
the 2013 State Water Polo Team. With
our coach, Trinity Old Boy, ex-Olympic
swimmer and national water polo player
Antony Matkovich (’94) we knew
that the training would be long and
vigorous, but we also knew it would only
get us closer to our goal of becoming
the 2013 State Water Polo Champions.
Coming into the tournament we knew
that our chances were high. We believed
that we could produce the goods for WA
and bring home the shield for only the
third time ever. The week’s tournament
commenced on Monday with two good
wins against WA2 and Victoria. Tuesday
saw two good wins against ACT and
Queensland. Wednesday was a much
closer affair with a six-goal win over the
aggressive reigning champions NSW.
This game was the closest we had
encountered in the tournament so far.
The semi-finals commenced on Thursday
against Queensland. We went into the
game confident but unprepared for
the aggression we encountered. We
ultimately came out the victors with a
score of 11-4.
The grand final game was between
the new favourites, us, and NSW.
Unfortunately, our best player was
kicked in the sternum during the
Queensland game and was ruled out
of the grand final. This only added to
the confidence of the NSW team. The
game commenced with Zekolich once
again producing an amazing save.
Unfortunately, we missed three early
attempts at goals. The game see-sawed
back and forth and at three-quarter
time we were only a goal up. The fourth
quarter commenced with WA getting
the upper hand and scoring two early
goals, which crushed the spirits of the
previously arrogant NSW team. With
our coach’s regular talks of space and
communication we were able to hold
the NSW team off and ultimately win the
game by one goal. This is the first State
waterpolo championship that WA has
won in 20 years.
Josh and I, and five other of our team
mates were fortunate enough to be
selected in the Australian Schoolboys
Team for an international tournament in
December.
Alex Bogunovich (11.3)
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Captain Josh Zekulich (12.5)
Alex Bogunovich (11.3),
Antony Matkovich (‘94)(Coach) and
Josh Zekulich (12.5) Captain
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Archives
OurHistory
Archives
Our History
Trinity College is a day school for boys
in the Edmund Rice tradition and has a
long, rich history.
In 1802 Edmund Rice, a successful businessman from Waterford,
Ireland, began a school in Waterford to educate and care for
street children. The congregation of religious men who worked
with Edmund became known as the Christian Brothers.
In Perth, the first Christian Brothers boarding and day school,
CBC Perth, was founded in 1894 at 1 St Georges Terrace (now
the site of the Duxton Hotel) by Bishop Matthew Gibney and
Br Ambrose Treacy.
from CBC Perth to the new Aquinas College in Manning, while
the rest of the day students remained at CBC.
In 1962 CBC Perth relocated to the new East Perth site
and was renamed Trinity College. In 1968 Trinity became a
member of the Public Schools Association.
Realising the need for change, in October 2007 the Christian
Brothers began a new entity known as Edmund Rice Education
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Australia (EREA), which took on the responsibility for all
Christian Brothers Schools in Australia.
Mrs Robyn Jennison
Archivist
The Christian Brothers also taught at the nearby St Patrick’s
Primary School, and those students could attend CBC for their
secondary education.
In 1938 the boarders and some of the day students moved
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Archives
Thank You
Archives
Thank you from the Archives of Trinity College
To help bring our history and all its traditions alive for the
Trinity Community of today the Trinity College Archives is
collecting and preserving CBC Perth, St Patricks School
Perth, and Trinity College memorabilia. We have had many
wonderful donations of memorabilia to our archives and we
wish to thank the following families.
Joanne McDonnell and Margaret Salvair
Memorabilia which belonged to their father Stanley
McDonnell who attended St Patricks School.
Maureen Clement
Memorabilia which belonged to her father Martin John Troy
including his Miraculous Medal which he kept close to him
during his service in WWI.
Mrs P Crowe
Telegram dated 1969 telling of Trinity College Pipes and
Drums Sydney competition results.
Memorabilia of her son Paul Clement (’74) who Captained
the Trinity 1st XI in 1974.
Mrs Yvonne Hickling
Memorabilia which belonged to her nephew Edward (Ted)
Fitzgerald (’42).
Elizabeth Perry
Memorabilia which belonged to her father Kevin Horgan (’60).
Mr B Corry
His father’s 1930 and 1934 CBC Perth Annuals.
Mr Jim Foote (’70)
His 1969 and 1970 Trinity College Annuals.
Trinity College 1962
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Community
Morning Tea
Community
A Fascinating Life
Trinity College Auxiliary Morning Tea
Featuring Guest Speaker Mrs Tonya McCusker
When: Friday, 23 August
Where: Gibney Hall, Trinity College, East Perth
Time: 10:00am – 12 noon
Cost: $25.00pp.
Tickets can be purchased via the Trinity Online store at https://store.trinity.wa.edu.au
Join us on Friday 23 August for a morning of delectable food, interesting company and a
fascinating insight into the life of Mrs Tonya McCusker.
Mrs Tonya Nicole McCusker
The Governor’s wife, Tonya Nicole McCusker (nee
Batalin), was born in New South Wales and educated
at Mt Pleasant PS, Applecross SHS, and
through the WA School of Isolated and
Distance Education. At age 15 she won a
scholarship to study ballet in Monte Carlo
at L’Academie de Danse Classique, and
spent several years training under some
of the greatest teachers in the world
including Madame Marika Besobrasova.
She then studied at the WA Academy
of Performing Arts under Dame Lucette
Aldous, and at the Australian Ballet
School under Terri Charlesworth OAM.
Mrs McCusker danced around the world with the
Australian Ballet Company before returning to the
University of Western Australia and completing a Law
degree in 1994.
Mrs McCusker spent several years living, working,
and travelling in Hong Kong and China, and during
that time completed a Postgraduate Diploma in
Management from Henley Management College (UK).
Her passion for youth development saw her return to
Western Australia as Business Development Manager
of the Leeuwin Youth Development Foundation
where she was responsible for overseeing programs
in leadership, team building, and
development of young people’s selfesteem. She then spent 5 years as
Business Development Manager for the
Chamber of Commerce, working on a
variety of commerce, retail, fashion, and
tourism projects in Fremantle.
Mrs McCusker is currently a Trustee
and Administrator of the McCusker
Charitable Foundation, and works
closely with more than 100 community
and charitable organisations. She is an
Advisory Board Member of the McCusker Centre for
Action on Alcohol and Youth; Advisory Board Member
of Giving West, an organisation set up to promote
more effective giving in Western Australia; and Patron
of many other organisations.
Mrs McCusker has two sons Nikolas and James, and
a daughter Mary. Family, the arts, education, and
medical research are some of her principal interests.
Get your friends together NOW and book your table of 8 or come on your own, but don’t miss
this exciting legendary event. Tickets sell out fast.
For further Information please contact Mrs Beverly Martinez at martinez.beverly@trinity.wa.edu.au
www.trinity.wa.edu.au.
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Community Events
The Trinity community has been extremely active this year and it is pleasing to see so many parents attending College events.
Here are a few of our recent events.
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Parent Council Sundowner
Year 8 Sundowner
Year 10 Mums at Karalee
Trinity College Auxiliary Weekend
at Camp Kelly Dwellingup
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If you would like further information regarding Year Group events please contact Beverly Martinez, Community Coordinator at
Martinez.beverly@trinity.wa.edu.au
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It seems I commence each Trinity/TOBA news article by saying
that TOBA continues to be a very public presence within
the day-to-day life of Trinity College. More than ever this
continues to be the case and remains so thanks to the many
opportunities provided to TOBA by our headmaster.
After a very busy 2012 that saw us celebrate the 50th
anniversary of the relocation of CBC Perth from 1 St Georges
Terrace to its current site in East Perth and being renamed
Trinity College, all could be forgiven for thinking that 2013
would be a somewhat slower year. This has definitely proven
not to be the case with yet another busy first half of the year
for TOBA. The second half of the year, in the lead up to
Christmas, will be just a hectic.
The St Patrick’s Day Luncheon for past TOBA presidents and
Trinity headmasters held on 8 March and the Annual TOBA
Golf Day on 11 March, got the year off to a flying start.
Unfortunately, this year TOBA was not able to host the Annual
Trinity Sunday Mass due to access to Trinity being restricted
courtesy of the HBF Fun Run. It is planned to reschedule this
Mass to later in the year. Information will be posted on the
TOBA website and broadcast email distributed once the date
has been confirmed.
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TOBA President, Darren Taggart (’83).
The TOBA AGM was again held on Ascension Thursday 9 May,
and I would like to take this opportunity to thank two very long
serving members of the 2012/13 committee who have decided to
step off the committee. Firstly, to Mark Scully (‘89) who served as
association secretary for 14 years and is retiring from that position
at the end of his 2012/13 term and secondly, to Chris Flamer
(‘58), who was both vice-president and committeeman in recent
years. I wish both of these gentlemen the very best in their retired
life from the committee and know that both will continue to
support TOBA and will never be too far away.
Many year groups have already enjoyed their anniversary
reunions, including the Classes of ’53, ’63, Melbourne and
Sydney, with many more planned for the remainder of the year.
I would like to thank our headmaster for his attendance at both
the Melbourne and Sydney reunions and for flying the flag on
behalf of TOBA.
The TOBA Sportsmen’s Lunch was again held at the Duxton
Hotel on 28 June. As usual, it was a huge success and
reaffirmed the tremendous bond that exists amongst Old Boys
and their love of Trinity.
The TOBA Winter Sports Day was again held at our Waterford
playing fields on 21 July. This is always a great family day when
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Old Boys compete against the current crop of senior team
players in the codes of rugby, football, soccer, hockey and
cross-country. Last year, for the first time in a number of years,
Trinity won the overall competition, the Brendan Ryan (‘91) Cup.
Yet another example of the good spirit generated by TOBA
in letting Trinity win!!! Would this year be the same? In typical
TC fashion, the generosity of last year did have its limit and the
competition juices flowed on both sides. This day is always great
family festive occasion and 2013 proved to be no different. It was
great to see TC families and past Old Boy sports stars (even if
only in their own eyes) come along and enjoy the sport, enjoy
the fierce good natured competition, enjoy the complimentary
morning tea and sausage sizzle, and enjoy another fine TOBA
win. TOBA were successful this year in rugby, soccer, hockey and
cross country winning the Brendan Ryan (‘91) Cup by 4 sports to
1 sport. The result, however, was not the important thing. The
winner on the day was the great passion and fine sportsmanship
shown by current students and Old Boys alike.
As always, Old Boys can remain up-to-date with all TOBA
reunions and events by logging onto the TOBA website at
www.toba.net.au. The website is regularly updated with news,
events and photos and is a great way to stay in touch.
The Golden Heritage Club continues to grow stronger and
spread its roots far and wide in drawing back to Trinity our CBC
Perth Old Boy fraternity. This club was established to provide
Old Boys who graduated from CBC/Trinity 50 or more years
ago an opportunity to meet and feel part of the TC community.
This is particularly poignant given the TOBA committee has
called an extraordinary general meeting to consider a change
to the name of the association.
As mentioned in my April news article, in August 2012 I tabled
a proposal to the TOBA Executive Committee to change the
name of the association from the Trinity College Old Boys’
Association to the Trinity-Terrace Old Boys’ Association. This
name change was subsequently refined by the Executive
Committee to Trinity College & CBC Perth Old Boys’
Association. This is in recognition of our antecessor CBC Perth,
The motion is summarised as follows:
PROPOSED
CURRENT
Official Name
The Trinity College & CBC Perth Old Boys’ Association
Colloquial Name
Trinity College Old Boys
Abbreviated NameTOBA
Colloquial Name
Trinity-Terrace Old Boys
and to acknowledge the full and complete history of not only
Trinity College dating back to 1894 with the foundation of CBC
Perth but also the Association dating back to 1903. I moved a
Motion, seconded by Vice-President Peter Torre (‘89), to call
an EGM to formally consider the name change.
Further details can be obtained by going to the TOBA
website, www.toba.net.au, and following the link on the
homepage.
The EGM was held on campus 22 July and the Motion
considered, discussed at length before being voted on and
adopted.
Darren Taggart (‘83)
President
Trinity College Old Boys’ Association
Official Name
The Trinity College Old Boys’
Association
Abbreviated NameTOBA
As always, I shall finish with our motto In Nomine Domini.
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Articles
Articles
Mark ‘Jack’ Johnson (’71)
Mark ‘Jack’ Johnson (’71) is an Old
Boy of whom we can be justifiably
proud. An Indigenous Australian of
Wakka-Wakka and Gurang-Gurang
heritage, Jack was born in Sydney and
grew up all around Australia, finding his
way to Trinity in the ‘60’s.
After leaving Trinity, Jack spent time
breaking horses in Australia’s ‘top end’
then went on to become an active
participant in numerous Aboriginal
organisations.
Jack also prides himself on being ‘the
best horse breaker this side of the
Black Stump’ and holds the distinction
of having bred every horse he owns,
and of having seen them take their first
breath. Jack also holds the distinction of
being recognised as the first Aborigine
to complete the Tom Quilty Gold Cup
endurance race, placing 3rd in 2012
in Tasmania, and placing or gaining a
Top 10 position in every year that he
has competed. Jack is a Fédération
Equestre Internationale accredited
judge in the sport of endurance racing
and has bred, trained and raced many
horses for competition in this sport.
Jack is a great supporter of Trinity
College, attending significant reunions
and events, though where he finds the
time is a mystery! Congratulations Jack
on your many and varied achievements.
In 2004 he graduated from the
Queensland University of Technology
(QUT) with a Bachelor of Laws degree,
followed in 2005 by a Graduate Diploma
of Legal Practice from the College of
Law and a QUT Masters of Law degree.
Jack says that he studied law because
he got sick of the government ignoring
him and his people.
In February 2007 Jack became Statutory
CEO of Gandangara Local Aboriginal
Land Council (GLALC). He says he saw this
as an opportunity in a peak organisation
to make a difference for his people
because, while amendments to the
Aboriginal Land Rights Act (ALRA) allow
for wealth creation for Indigenous people,
Jack believed that a lack of understanding
of the ALRA was holding them back.
Jack’s role at GLALC is broad and far
reaching as he is director of a number
of service areas including health,
management, development, and
employment and training. Additionally,
Jack serves on many boards and
advisory committees, including the
UNSW Cultural Respect GP Toolkit
Project, the Sydney Metropolitan, The
Environment Advisory Committee at
Liverpool Council, and the Indigenous
School Student Mentoring Program and
Indigenous Advisory Council at UWS.
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Jack at his 30th Anniversary Reunion
Events
Musicl Endeavours
Events
In May, Golden Heritage Club members enjoyed a lively debate between Senior
Debating teams, the students having received the topic of the debate just one
hour prior - ‘That in a constrained budgetary environment, the government should
halve the number of teachers and double their salaries’.
A huge thank you goes to the students who
participated in this debate, including Thomas
Coltrona, Jack Kay, Paul Shaw, Harry Price
(affirmative team), and Liam Pardini (Debating
Captain), William Colreavy (Head Prefect), Dane
Colman and Joshua Rouphael (negative team).
Thanks also to timekeeper Daniel Tomasi, chairman
Jonathon Stapleton, guest adjudicator Thomas
Durkin (‘11), and Debating teacher Mr Richard
Herrmann.
Golden Heritage Club members were impressed by
the confidence and arguments put forward by both
teams and enjoyed sharing morning tea with students
after the debate.
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Jim Frawley (’41) and
John Hansen (’58)
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Events
SportsmensLunch
Sportsmen’s Lunch
The Annual TOBA Sportsmen’s Lunch was once again held at the
Duxton Hotel to honour the Christian Brothers, and to recognise
their contribution to sport and Trinity College. This venue holds
great significance and history as it is the former site of CBC Perth.
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This year we were fortunate to secure
former Australian rules footballer and
coach Neale Daniher as our guest
speaker. Neale was interviewed by our
very own Mark Readings (’87) and they
entertained the crowd that included
Old Boys ranging from the Class of ’10
to the Class of ’58.
9 News desk was well represented with
Tim McMillan (’92) also in attendance.
A huge thank you goes to Channel 9
Sports Reporter Mark Readings (’87) for
being MC for the afternoon. The Channel
It was a most enjoyable afternoon and
we look forward to this event growing in
the future.
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Thanks also to Graeme Yukich (’80) for
his assistance with this event and Mike
Bird (’91), Paul Colreavy (’82) and
Maurice Embley (’74) for their endless
support.
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Phil Bardon (’86)
Front L-R: Jamie Falzon (’84), Tom Edmondson (’86), Matt Brennan (’86), David Ryan (’86) and Eric Cain (’85)
Simmon Sardelic (’78), Scott Slater (’79) and Geoff Pelham (’78)
Guest speaker; Neale Daniher
Simon Higgins (’83), Anthony Hebble (’83) and John Muir (’83)
Sam McMeikan (’10), Jack Righton
(’10), Jarryd Higgins (’10) and
Harry Massey (’10)
Mark Readings (’87), Tim McMillan
(’92), Justin Little (’92), Saul Harben and Rob Foti (’92)
Reunions
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Reunions
CBC Reunion
In April, a CBC Reunion Luncheon was held at the wonderful Kailis
Brothers Restaurant, Leederville. It was a fantastic afternoon of
reacquainting with old friends and reminiscing about school days,
and for some it was their first contact in over seventy years. Special
thanks go to Brig Patrick Gowans (’50) OAM Retd, for travelling
from Sydney to attend.
A huge thank you goes to Michael Kailis (’50) for his generosity and
hospitality, and to Geoff Grey (’50) for his endless enthusiasm in
organising this significant gathering. This group will meet again in
October to ‘Keep the Spirit Alive’. Details will be available shortly.
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2. Michael Kailis (’50), Kevin Hogan (’50) and Lou Giglia (’58)
3. Frank Campbell (’50) enjoying the conversation
Gift For A Future
TOBA is very grateful for the generosity of an anonymous Old Boy who, having
benefited from a scholarship himself, kindly chose to pay it forward with a donation
to the TOBA Scholarship and Bursary Fund; a true example of the Trinity College
motto ‘Men for Others’.
For further information on donations to the TOBA Scholarship and Bursary Fund,
please contact Diane Millar directly on 9223 8132 or millar.diane@trinity.wa.edu.au
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Reunion
Class of ’53
Class of 1953 – 60th Anniversary Reunion
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A small but enthusiastic group from the Class of ’53 gathered together in
April to celebrate 60 years since leaving the Terrace. A wonderful display of
old photographs and archive materials were enjoyed by all and sparked
some interesting memories and stories shared. A huge thank you goes to
Robyn Jennison, TC Archivist for this wonderful display.
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Class of ’53 enjoying a wonderful display of photographs
Ken Mann, Brian Walters, Fr Leon Russell, TC Headmaster
Ivan Banks, John Hurford, Peter McGowan and Brian Bradley
Brian Bradley and Brian Walters
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Class of 1963 – 50th Anniversary Reunion
Like most of my class, I left Trinity College in the early 1960s
after starting in Grade 3 at the old CBC Terrace.
Br Collopy was Headmaster at the time and was followed
by Br Kelly. Some memories of those times include handball
and swimming in the river with the jellyfish at the old Crawley
Baths (in fact, school swimming carnivals were held there),
sport on Langley Park, Cadet Camps at Northam where we
raided the orange orchards of local farmers, and Mass up at
the Cathedral with the girls from Vic Square. Very exciting stuff
Class of ’63
for boys! I also remember lots of sport and trying to out Chris
Allmark off the handball court. Our teachers included the Brs
Seaman, Swindels (dec), Faulkner, Carrigg, Drake and Manion,
along with lay-teachers Messrs Martin, Smith and Hickey.
Fifty years into the future is a vast amount of time for young
men of 16/17 years of age. If someone had told me then that I
would return to Trinity College after 50 years for a reunion with
classmates and old teachers, I would have treated their remark
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Bob Grocke, Ed Martin and Ivan Ilich
Bruce Maslin, Michael Taylor and Laurie Besley
Gordon Kendall and Graham Markey
Patrick Van Rooyen, Christopher Allmark
and Glenn Harrold
Mal Dwyer, Dennis Hawtin and Rod Gamble
Richard Hooper, Richard Phillips and Ed Martin
with disdain and for several reasons; not the least that we would
all be too old and probably resident in some old peoples’ home we wouldn’t remember each other or even where Trinity College
was, and if we did, could we even be bothered to attend a
reunion? Well, we did remember and we could be bothered.
Thanks to the dogged persistence and a massive amount of
work and planning undertaken by Charles Foti, our class was
reunited at Trinity College on the night of 3 May 2013, and
a wonderful night it was! Charles, along with huge support
from Diane Millar, Aimee Pavlenko and a little help from
Dennis Yovich and me, managed to round up approximately
45 classmates, along with teachers Br Seaman (who is
probably 150 years of age, still healthy and sharp as a tack),
Mr Smith and Mr Martin (Ed) who were both also looking very
well indeed!
Drinks and finger food were served along with a few speeches, in
particular from Br Seaman who spoke so well, and a performance
by the Choir Boys Chorus who still sing so beautifully! One
very interesting part of the evening was trying to recognise old
classmates; some instantly recognisable and others impossible.
I must add here that Bob Grocke, Lew Beale and I are still very
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9. Michael O’Connor, Charles Foti,
Mal Dwyer, TOBA VP Peter Torre
(‘89), Dennis Hawtin, Glenn Harrold
and Lou Conti
10.Terry Landwehr, Peter Larsen and
Michael Cawley
close friends and have been since the beginning of Grade 3,
along with John McCarter who joined us in a subsequent year
level when he arrived from St Louis.
I must make mention that Pat Van Rooyen travelled from
Boston, USA, Laurie Besley and Graham Markey from
Sydney, John Waddell from Melbourne, Michael Cawley and
Rod Gamble from Esperance, and Michael O’Connor from
Margaret River (accompanied by some of his wines, which he
generously donated for sampling).
Apologies were received from several others including
Tony Holmes, Richard Cumper, Mike Dwyer, Kieran Woods
and Vaughan Heenan, all residing in the eastern states.
Unfortunately, several Year of ’63 Old Boys were out of WA
at the time, or simply could not be contacted.
A really enjoyable evening was had by all, finally ending
at approximately midnight - a good effort considering we
started at 6.00 pm. Thanks to Trinity College for the use of the
facilities and once again many thanks to Charles and Diane.
Dennis Hawtin (’63)
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Reunion
Melbourne
Melbourne Reunion
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A very successful TOBA reunion was held in Melbourne
on Friday 21 June. Approximately 25 Old Boys hosted by
TC Headmaster Ivan Banks gathered at the Nixon Hotel
in Docklands for a couple of hours of food, drinks and
reminiscing before heading across to Etihad Stadium to
watch the West Coast Eagles play Hawthorn. Some of the
more dedicated then ventured to the Woolshed Bar to close
out the evening. Whilst the Eagles were not able to win what
was a very competitive game, a great time was had by all.
The numbers were bolstered by Old Boys who had flown in
from Perth to celebrate the 50th birthday of David O’Connell
(‘80) held on the following day, and they certainly enjoyed
meeting and catching up with Old Boys based permanently in
Melbourne.
It was great to see a wide cross-section of Old Boys ranging
from the Class of ‘49 (John O’Connell) to the Class of ‘02
(Dustin Halse) swapping stories and experiences in a very
relaxed environment. Thanks very much from all the attendees
to Di Millar for her efforts organising the event and to Ivan
Banks who travelled across from Perth to host the evening.
Gerard Whitley (’80)
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Michael O’Connell (’79), Paul O’Connell (’84) and
Kingsley Brown
John O’Connell (’49), Brad Halse (’73) and Dustin Halse (’02)
Ivan Banks, Paul Wood (‘72), Mark Sawle (‘80) and
Ian Rakich (‘80)
David O’Connell (’80) wearing his TC cap form the 70’s!
Bill Quartermaine (‘80) and Gerard Whitely (‘80)
ReunionSydney
Sydney Reunion
While the numbers were small,
the quality of the evening was
more than compensation.
It was a cold and rainy June night in Sydney with storms,
heavy rain and strong winds predicted, but five brave souls
ventured out to join Headmaster Ivan Banks at the Sebel Pier
One hotel, literally under the Harbour Bridge.
The evening started with the headmaster walking through
the proposed infrastructure plans for Trinity College over
the next 25 years. There was good discussion with everyone
appreciating the complexity of the undertaking and, of
course, excitement about creating a fantastic facility for the
students and teachers. After that it was on with a lovely three
course meal, accompanied by some well-chosen wine and the
inevitable conversations about life as a student over the years.
What was fascinating was that despite the various decades
being represented - 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s - not much has changed
in some areas, even today! Laughter ensued with tales of
boys and their lack of proper attire on public transport, and
the reporting of same by members of the public and the
inevitable reprimands back at Trinity. Not to mention the
regulatory wearing of ‘pith’ helmets as part of the school
uniform!
All in all an enjoyable evening and one we hope to repeat
soon - with bigger numbers.
Arno Franz (’73)
Above: Patrick Gowans (’50), Trevor Vyner (’87), Peter Shepherd (’66), Arno Franz (’73)
Inset: Trevor Vyner (’87), Arno Franz (’73), TC Headmaster Ivan Banks, Peter Shepherd (’66)
Front: Patrick Gowans (’50), Des Hardiman (’74)
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Upcoming
Upcoming TOBA Events & Reunions
Saturday 10 August
Class of ’93 – 20th Anniversary Reunion
The Queens Hotel, Mt Lawley from 7.30pm
Tickets: $50 includes entry and food - drinks to be purchased
separately
Purchase your ticket by contacting the TOBA Office
on 9223 8105 or toba@trinity.wa.edu.au
There will be no door sales
Reunion Co-Ordinator: George Pampacos - George.
pampacos@flindersfinancial.com.au Tuesday 20 August
Golden Heritage Club gathering
Friday 30 August
Junior School, TOBA President’s Award
Friday 27 September
Junior School, TOBA President’s Award
Friday 4 October
PSA Golf Day
Cottesloe Golf Club
For further details, please contact Geoff Anderson at geoff_
anderson@bigpond.com or 0407 868 897
Saturday 12 October
Class of ’88 – 25th Anniversary Reunion
The Brisbane Hotel, 292 Beaufort St, Perth from 6.00pm
Reunion Co-Ordinator: Anthony Boyatzis anthony.boyatzis@gmail.com
Thursday 24 October
TOBA Year 12 Graduation Breakfast
Friday 25 October
Junior School, TOBA President’s Award
Sunday 24 November
Class of ’03 – 10th Anniversary Reunion
Causeway Bar, 243 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park
(details to be confirmed)
Reunion Co-Ordinator:
Darryl Naidu - darrylnaidu@gmail.com or 0415 506 827
Friday 29 November
TOBA Summer Sports Day
For further information regarding all TOBA events, please
contact the TOBA office on 9223 8105 or email
toba@trinity.wa.edu.au
KEEP IN TOUCH!
TOBA WEBSITE
General enquiries
www.toba.net.au
TOBA MEMBERS’ WEBSITE
ALL CBC Perth and TC Old Boys are eligible to join the
members’ website.
Visit www.toba.net.au and click on ‘Members’ to register.
Past Staff are also welcome to join the TOBA Website, just
email your name, date of birth and years spent at
TC to toba@trinity.wa.edu.au
Join the TOBA group by searching: TOBA – Trinity College
Old Boys Association
Or www.facebook.com/#!/groups/TrinityOldBoys/
Saturday 26 October
Class of ’83 – 30th Anniversary Reunion
The Inglewood Hotel from 6pm
Tickets: $30 includes entry and food - drinks to be purchased
separately.
Purchase your ticket at:
https://store.trinity.wa.edu.au/p/187/the-class-of-83-30th-reunion
Or by contacting the TOBA Office on 9223 8105 or
toba@trinity.wa.edu.au
There will be no door sales
Reunion Co-ordinator: Andrew Hawkins andrew.hawkins@treasury.wa.gov.au or 0458 550 085
Follow us on Twitter: @TrinityOldBoys at www.twitter.com
Join the Group: ‘Trinity Old Boys’ Association’ at www.linkedin.com
Saturday 9 November
Class of ’73 – 40th Anniversary Reunion
Further details will be available shortly
Reunion Co-Ordinators:
Phil Edmiston - phil.edmiston@gmail.com or 0419 195 529
Des Riley - dgr@rmpr.com.au or 0412 038 166
Arno Franz - arno.franz@optusnet.com.au or 0412 097 684
Watch TOBA videos at: www.youtube.com/TrinityOldBoys
Friday 15 November
TOBA Sundowner
To ensure that you continue to receive your copy of the Trinity News
magazine, be sure to advise us of any change to your address.
Email: toba@trinity.wa.edu.au
Phone: 9223 8105
Friday 22 November
Junior School, TOBA President’s Award
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Eric Catlin (’43)
Paul Wood (’72)
Eric joined the St Mary’s Cathedral boys’
choir as an alto in 1938 as one of the
original members and received a CBC
Perth scholarship. “We got an allegedly
free education but, boy we worked for
it,” Eric said. “It was hard work, but
when you were singing, particularly for a
High Mass with all the trimmings, it was
nice to be part of it.”
As the technology inventor Paul was
one of the recipients of the Clunies Ross
Medal, one of the top science prizes in
Australia, awarded for the application
of Australian technological science
that significantly benefits the Australian
community; in this case, tuberculosis
diagnosis in animals and humans. What
an incredible achievement!
Eric Catlin (’43) with current TC student
and chorister William Boxall (’20)
The WFF Universe (a European
federation) was held in June, and Peter
placed fourth in the over 50s category.
While the first place was won by an
Italian, but second, third and fourth
places were taken by Australians. Peter
is currently planning another try for the
Universe title in 2014 or 2015. Peter
would like to thank Br Wilson and Br
Keane who allowed students access
to the rowing shed before school. He
feels his path to the Universe might
never have started without their
encouragement.
Paul Wood (’72) with wife Ronnie and
children Liz and Liam
Peter Varley (’80)
The Hon Graham Edwards,
MP (’64)
A small number of TC students were
honoured recently with a visit from
The Hon Graham Edwards, MP (‘64).
Graham lost both legs to a landmine in
Vietnam and is President of the WA RSL.
He has had a long and active career in
both state and federal parliament. His
opening line to students was “G’day, it’s
beaut to be back at school”. You’re an
inspiration Graham!
Graham Edwards (’64) with TC students
Peter Varley (’80)
Peter started bodybuilding training at
TC in the old rowing shed back in 1979
with Marc St Jorre (’80), who is still his
training partner today. Since then, Peter
has trained at several gymnasiums and
is currently at Pure Fitness in Canning
Vale and Genesis, Kelmscott. His early
training was influenced by Shane
Blood (‘77) who trained at the WAIT
gym and went on to compete at a
national level. Peter started competing
in bodybuilding competitions in 2009
and interestingly enough, his first state
competition was against Mark Zoccoli
(‘80). In 2010 Peter won the Masters
category in Perth and placed third in the
nationals in Sydney. In 2012 he won the
Masters category in Perth, the WA state
overall title, and the Masters category
and Mr Australia title in the nationals
in Adelaide. In 2013, Peter won the
Masters category in Perth and placed
second in the Masters category at the
nationals in Queensland.
Martin Tucker (’87)
TOBA would like to congratulate
Martin on his appointment as Head
of TC Junior School commencing in
2014. Martin takes the reigns from
Mark Hackett (’75) after many years of
loyal service. We wish you both every
success.
Martin Tucker (’87)
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are
they
Where
Trinity
Yesteryear
RememberOld Boys
Olivier Marion (‘00)
Olivier and Tracey have been together
for just under two years and after having
just returned to Perth from an extended
holiday in the USA, Olivier proposed on
the eve of Tracey’s 28th birthday.
Olivier (a Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers) and Tracey (a team leader at
the Department of Commerce) look
forward to the big day and one day
starting a family. Olivier and Tracey are
keen to have at least one boy and will no
doubt send him to Trinity College.
Olivier Marion with fiancé Tracey Barbaro
Jacob Brennan (’07)
Current West Coast Eagle, Jacob Brennan,
recently visited the Year 6 boys. He shared
his experiences about what life is like as a
professional sportsman and some amusing
stories from his days in the Junior School.
He also spoke about the importance of
leadership and working hard to achieve
your dreams. Always great to have you on
campus Jacob!
L-R: TC Teacher Andrew Hayes, Jacob
Brennan (’09) and Head of Junior School
Mark Hackett (’75)
Front: Lachlan Brennan (’19)
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Brendan Murray (’07)
Brendan has been selected to row in
the Open Eight at the World Rowing
Championship in Korea in July. Until
then, he’ll be training in Tasmania - all
the best Brendan!
Terry Price (’09)
Terry competes regularly in WA and
national athletics competitions. At
the recent National Championships
Terry came 5th in the 400 m across all
disability classifications. As a result of
his performances he was selected in
the Australian team for the recent 9th
INAS Athletics World Championships in
Prague where he competed in the 100
m, 400 m and 4 x 400 m relay. Although
the 100 m isn’t his best event, Terry
finished 5th in his heat with a personal
best of 12.32 sec. Terry said “It was a
great start to the championships for
me and was an opportunity to have
a run and feel comfortable with the
organisation of the championships”.
Terry also ran the 400m, his main event,
in a personal best of 55.5 sec. Terry’s
long-term goal is to represent Australia
at the Paralympic Games as there is a
possibility that the 400 m will be added
to the 2016 Rio games.
Terry in full stride
Matthew Dondas (’12)
Congratulations to Matt Dondas for
receiving a Perth Airport Achiever
Award. Matt received the University
Achiever Award, which recognises his
pursuit of further education through
adversity. Matt is currently a first year
student at Curtin University, studying
a Bachelor of Education (Primary). On
winning the award, Matt wrote, “The
award means a lot to me in the way that
I can have something to represent all
the support I have received across the
board especially from the Trinity College
community. It is a good reminder of
what I have overcome and where I stand
now (in a nurturing support network)”.
Matt’s mother Saluna overcame cancer
but tragically died in a car accident in
2009, leaving Matt and his two brothers
without guardians. Matthew’s foster
carers Paola and Peter Ferrari couldn’t be
prouder of Matt and his brothers. Paola
said “I never knew Saluna but I think she
was quite strong and the boys learnt a lot
from her. She knew what to do in every
situation and got through things and I
think she instilled that in her boys”. We
are all so proud of you Matt.
Matt Dondas (’12)
marriages
BirthsCelebrat
Trinity
sCongratulations
Births:
David Saligari (’87)
Tim MacDonald (‘97)
Chris Ridge (’01)
David Saligari (’87) and his wife Rachel
are proud to announce the birth of
their beautiful twin boys Quinn and
Luca. David and Rachel live in Rachel’s
hometown of Belfast, Northern Ireland,
and have worked together building
their physiotherapy practice there.
David still has hopes of raising the boys
in Perth so that he can attend Old Boy
functions and catch up with old friends.
Tim MacDonald (‘97) and wife Adelle
are proud to announce the arrival of
James on 1 April; a lovely brother for
daughter Tessa.
Chris Ridge (’01) and wife Claire
are proud to announce the arrival of
their son Jacob. Jake was born late
in the evening on 21 April, weighing
6lb 11oz.
James MacDonald
Andrew Embley (‘98)
Andrew Embley (‘98) and wife Rayne
are proud to announce the birth of
their third child, Van. Van is a welcome
addition for his brother Lux and sister
Autumn Claire.
David with sons Quinn & Luca
Life
Van Embley
Love
Joy
Van Embley
Little Angels
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marriages
Births
Trinity
Celebrat
Congratulations
Marriages:
Travis Rinaldi (’92)
12th June 2013 Travis Rinaldi (’92)
married Alita McPhee in the beautiful
surroundings of Villa del Balbianello on the
shores of Lake Como, Italy. Trinity Old Boys
Bohdan Ilich (’96) and Justin Rinaldi (’94)
were two of the groomsmen. The newlyweds
will honeymoon in Europe then move back
to Australia after more than two years
abroad.
Travis Rinaldi (‘92) and Alita McPhee.
Jonathon Chong (‘02) and Kate Fletcher.
Jonathon Chong (‘02)
Sean Merredew (’94)
30 March 2013 Jonathon Chong (‘02)
married Kate Fletcher in a beautiful
outdoor ceremony at Caversham House.
20 April 2013 Sean Merredew (’94)
married Gillian De Boni in the TC Chapel.
Vale
Condolences are extended to the families of the following
Old Boys whose deaths are known to the Association:
Henry Van der Ende (’69)
Christopher Rouphael (’88)
Bruce Beggs (’45)
Thomas Lowry (’51)
Laurence Besley (’63)
Noel Bott (‘46)
Jean-Claude Balalas (‘49)
Sincere condolences are extended to the following Old Boys
and their families on the loss of a loved one:
John (’81), Anthony (‘83), Joe (’85) and Edward Rouphael (’86)
on the passing of their brother Christopher Rouphael (’88).
Stephen Phillips (‘66) and Gary Phillips (‘72) on the passing of their mother,
Kathleen Mary Phillips who passed suddenly on 2 June aged 86.
Mark Sawle (’80) on the passing of his mother Lorna.
Brent (‘82) and Peter Balalas (‘79) on the passing of their father Jean-Claude Balalas (‘49)
Please notify TOBA of the passing of Old Boys at toba@trinity.wa.edu.au
or by calling Diane on 9223 8132.
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Roll Call
Class of 2003
Missing Friends and Classmates
For all sorts of reasons, we have lost contact with your fellow classmates listed by # below.
Can you help us locate any of them? If you have any information please contact the
TOBA office on 08 9223 8105 or toba@trinity.wa.edu.au.
Roberto Abate
# David Allen
# Merrick Ames
# Sean Andrews
Anthony Audino
Joshua Augustin
Simon Bagas
Clem Bailey
Arkady Bakenov
# John Barnett
Jonathan Barton
Michael Bastow
Gianni Bei
# Todd Benson-Lidholm
Damien Bichler
Adam Bird
James Birrell
Ryan Blair
Jon Bowley
# Joshua Brahim
Patrick Breheny
Dane Brescacin
Daniel Brierty
Michael Brown
# Damien Butler
Claudio Camporeale
Joseph Cassidy
Anthony Celenza
James Chatfield
# Daniel Chen
Darren Chin
# Laurence Coleman
# David Conlon
Andrew Connell
Liam Connolly
Brian Corr
# Fletcher Creelman
Damien Cribben
Carmelo Crisafio
William Crock
Joel Cummuskey
Liam Curran
Mark D’Alessandro
# James Dean
Toby De Lacy
Adriano De Luca
Jason Den Ridder
# Benjamin Di Benedetto
Alessio Di Biaggio
# Joshua Di Latte
Andrew Dornbierer
# Andrew Dosa
# Farran Draper
Brendan D’ Sa
Adrian Du Buisson Perrine
Simon Duca
# Thomas Duffy
Matthew Dunstan
Adam Dwyer
Michael Embley
Daniel Evangelisti
# Christopher Fairchild
# Jarrad Farthing
# Joshua Ferns
# Justin Flamer
Jason Fonceca
Simon Fonceca
Michael Ford
# Christopher Forrester
# Ryan Forster
# Aaron Francis
# John French
Rajiv Gadhoke
Matthew Garrick
Christopher Gibson
# Matthew Goeree
Shane Gourlay
# Adam Gray
# Benjamin Hall
# Benjamin Hanson-Murphy
Ade Putra Haryono Hong
Marc Haynes
Nicholas Heath
Martin Heley
Thomas Hoffman
Matthew Howlett
# Daniel Huges
# Tyrone Hughes
# Benjamin Jacob
Cameron Jansen
Callum Johnson
Daniel Johnstone
Michael Johnstone
# Timothy Johnston
Nathan Jones
Peter Jones
Jon Karolczak
Brodie Keay
Benjamin Keenan-Smith
Ruairi Kenyon
Shayn Krop
Mark Lipari
Christopher Lloyd
Matthew Longman
# Wayne Lord
Sean Maloney
Brett Manado
# Mathew Mania
Simon Marshall
# Heath Martens
James Massey
Christopher Mather
# Adam Mazur
# Christopher McCabe
Alexander Meegan
Ross Mendonca
Samuel Miles
# Luke Mills
Nicholas Mony De Kerloy
Sean Moodie
# Hunter Murphy
Darryl Naidu
Travis Nederpelt
Lyall Nelligan
Jeremy Ng
# Anthony Nguyen
Thomas Nguyen
# Christopher Nixon
# Matthew Noble
# Stuart Norman
Daniel Oehlers
Daniel O’Leary
# Porameth Onudom
# David Opszalski
Stephen Oswald
Damian Pacecca
Alex Paljetak
Kristan Parise
Jarrad Parks
Drew Parry
# Christian Pasovsky
Clyde Pereira
Alexander Phelan
Timothy Pidhirnyj
Michael Pigram
Cameron Power
# Nicholas Prindiville
John Pruiti
Craig Purnell
Scott Purnell
Rane Raetek
# Anthony Raphael
# Patrick Redreau
Brett Reimers
Adrian Romato
Matthew Rootsey
Joseph Ross
# Alexander Sanderson
Timothy Sanders
Marcus Santarini
Lorenzo Santoriello
# Jonathan Sarantos
# Paul Savich
Joshua Schoolland
# Thomas Shaw
Michael Sheridan
Michael James Sheridan
Michael Sims
Michael Siva
Christian Skinner
David Slack-Smith
Ryan Smith
Edward Smyth
# Calvin Soenjaya
# Richard Soenjaya
Simon Solitario
Jonathon Sorci
# Ashley Spencer
Samuel Stanton
# Timothy Stobart
# Karl Tomick
Peter Trend
Christopher Turnbull
# Stefan Valerio
Matthew Van Leeuwen
# Kimberley Versace # Troy Versteeg
# Jason Vignera
Justin Ward
Michael Ward
# Benjamin Watts
Timothy Webb
Konrad Wenzel
# Liam Weston
# Jonathan Whelan
Callum Whitely
Len Whitfield
Bryce Willday
Thomas Willday
Timothy Wood
# Sergio Zanello
Luke Zilkens
Aaron Zucconi
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of boys in the Edmund Rice tradition.
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quality Catholic education empowering
our students to be Men for Others.
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At the margins
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