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<strong>GAWLER</strong> <strong>RIVER</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />

Principal: Mr Rick Jarman<br />

Dip. T., M.A.C.E.<br />

66-68 Heaslip Road (PO Box 6)<br />

Angle Vale SA 5117<br />

Telephone: 82849257 Fax: 82849258<br />

Email: gawlerriver@trinity.sa.edu.au<br />

Website: www.trinity.sa.edu.au<br />

Edition: 07/07 <strong>NEWSLETTER</strong> 7th June 2007<br />

TERM 2<br />

Week 7<br />

11/06/07– Queen’s Birthday<br />

12/06/07– Assembly (School) Hillier House<br />

13/06/07-Year 8-10 Immunisation<br />

13/06/07-Reception Transition<br />

14/06/07– Parents & Friends Meeting<br />

Week 8<br />

22/06/07—Middle School Performance—<br />

’Techno Bully’<br />

Week 9<br />

26/06/07—School Assembly—Year 4<br />

Week 10<br />

03/07/07—School Assembly—Music<br />

06/07/07—Eucharist Service—Lesson 4<br />

06/07/07—Last Day of School Term<br />

TERM 3<br />

<strong>Diary</strong> Dates<br />

Term Dates 2007<br />

Term 2 30/4/07 - 6/7/07<br />

Term 3 23/7/07 - 28/9/07<br />

Term 4 15/10/07 - 14/12/07<br />

Note Term 1 Holiday break is of a 3<br />

week duration and includes Easter and<br />

Anzac Day.<br />

23/07/07– First Day of Term<br />

23/07/07—Parents and Friends Morning<br />

Tea<br />

Term 3 Fees<br />

10% discount is available if the net term<br />

Tuition Fee is paid for each term on or<br />

before the following date:<br />

Friday 20th July 2007<br />

Discount is calculated on the net value of<br />

Tuition Fees less sibling discount<br />

(if applicable), plus capital levy, less rebates<br />

(if applicable). All previous<br />

outstanding amounts must be paid to<br />

qualify for these discounts, Discounts<br />

offered above reduce to 9% is a credit card<br />

is used.<br />

“Pay attention to advice and accept correction, so<br />

you can live sensibly”<br />

Proverbs 19:20<br />

Dear Parents,<br />

Message from the Principal, Mr Rick Jarman<br />

I wish to thank the Students, Staff and Parents for<br />

enabling <strong>Trinity</strong> Sunday to be such a wonderful<br />

event. The day provided the opportunity to say<br />

thanks, celebrate as a <strong>College</strong> and showcase, in the<br />

broadest sense, the talents of our students.<br />

Our Open Day was filled with highlights and<br />

reflected the rich and diverse programme provided<br />

by a holistic <strong>Trinity</strong> education. The school was, as<br />

always, presented beautifully and quite apparent<br />

was our continued growth and expansion.<br />

The atmosphere that pervaded over proceedings<br />

was welcoming, warm and proud.<br />

Middle School Year 9 & 10 students participated in<br />

the Annual South Australian Science and<br />

Engineering Challenge, with outstanding success.<br />

Our Year 10 students won the competition, with our<br />

Year 9 students who competed against Year 10<br />

students , ultimately coming third. This was a<br />

fantastic result with our Year 10 group now<br />

competing in the State Challenge for the<br />

opportunity to represent not only the School &<br />

<strong>College</strong> but that of the state. Congratulations to all<br />

Year 9 & 10 students, Mr Cini and Mr Howard on<br />

this wonderful achievement and good luck!<br />

Achievements such as this should be rightfully<br />

acknowledged. Our expectation, and indeed the<br />

norm is that all students strive to perform at their<br />

best in all pursuits. At this stage of the term it is<br />

important to maintain a clear focus on Academic<br />

Studies. Assessment is on going, with many<br />

assignments and major assessment tasks due and<br />

to be undertaken as the semester draws to a<br />

close. An organised study regime, inclusive of<br />

revision, is advisable.<br />

May I remind all parents of the Parents and<br />

Friends meeting next Thursday, 14th June 2007<br />

in the Gawler River Chapel from 7:30pm. The<br />

Parent Group engages itself in a diverse range of<br />

activities and is a great opportunity to be involved<br />

in your child’s education.<br />

Inside this edition<br />

Page 2<br />

Message from Acting<br />

Headmaster Robert Smedley<br />

Page 3<br />

Science & Engineering<br />

Challenge<br />

Page 4<br />

Middle School Matters<br />

Page 5<br />

Library News<br />

<strong>Trinity</strong> Sunday<br />

I am able to inform you that the vacant land on<br />

Heaslip Road, which is adjacent to the school and<br />

next to the local bakery, has been purchased by the<br />

<strong>College</strong>. There are no immediate plans for usage at<br />

this stage but the decision to acquire this land was<br />

based on possible future needs.<br />

It would be remiss of me not to mention the<br />

announcement that traffic lights will be installed at<br />

the intersection of Heaslip and Angle Vale Roads.<br />

This joint project between the Commonwealth<br />

Government and Playford Council will no doubt have<br />

a positive impact on traffic flow and safety in this<br />

precinct.<br />

We are thankful for the support we receive from<br />

parents, whose contribution to the life of the<br />

<strong>College</strong> in a myriad of ways is essential. It would be<br />

fair to say that through such involvement, families<br />

truly gain the benefits that <strong>Trinity</strong> is able to offer.<br />

Support may simply be ensuring the <strong>College</strong>’s<br />

standards and expectations in the wearing of the<br />

uniform are adhered, to being a member of <strong>College</strong><br />

Council.<br />

Yours sincerely,<br />

Rick Jarman<br />

Page 6<br />

Gawler Horse Festival<br />

Year 8 Oral Presentation<br />

Gawler River Football<br />

Results<br />

Page 7<br />

Parents & Friends News<br />

Page 8<br />

Community News<br />

Foundation News


Year 10 Career Education / Personal Learning Plan<br />

The Year 10’s recently attended the “Try a Trade” Career Expo at<br />

Wayville Showground. The students were able to visit a range of<br />

displays and demonstrations about possible future career paths.<br />

Each student has also received a copy of the Job Guide 2007. This<br />

fantastic resource documents almost 600 occupational descriptions<br />

and gives lots of information about pre requisites, training and qualifications.<br />

The guide is being used in PLP lessons to assist the students<br />

develop their knowledge about the possibilities that are available in<br />

the workforce.<br />

Assessment and Reporting<br />

It is timely at this point of the semester to remind students about the<br />

importance of keeping up to date with their class work and the assessment<br />

tasks. Many assignments will be due as the semester draws to a<br />

close and the process of reporting to parent begins. Some times of the<br />

year will always be more pressured due to assessments. Parents can<br />

support their children by helping them to manage their time at home,<br />

so they still have time for other activities and some leisure time too!<br />

Extensions need to be negotiated well in advance of due dates and<br />

the students must have a note from the parent explaining why the<br />

extension is being sought. Late submission will result in a % penalty,<br />

as determined by the subject teacher.<br />

Reports will be mailed home at the conclusion of Term Two.<br />

If there is a matter that requires further discussion, please contact me<br />

via the Front Office, or by email: cathie.fenwick@trintiy.sa.edu.au<br />

Cathie Fenwick<br />

Head of Teaching and Learning 6-10<br />

A FORUM FOR THE DISCUSSION<br />

OF IDEAS FOR IMPROVING TRINITY COLLEGE<br />

Hosted by Mr Ray Oermann (Chair of <strong>College</strong> Council)<br />

and Mr Robert Smedley (Acting Head of <strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong>)<br />

Thursday, 28 June 2007 at 7:30 pm<br />

Meet in The Common, <strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong> Senior<br />

just before 7:30 pm<br />

Parents, do you have thoughts about improving <strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong> but<br />

have nowhere to air these views?<br />

Come and join the Parent Forum on Thursday, 28 June 2007 and<br />

share your ideas and join the discussion<br />

Dear Parents,<br />

Message from Acting Headmaster,<br />

Mr Robert Smedley<br />

I would like to congratulate all of our students who were involved<br />

in, or had work on display, for <strong>Trinity</strong> Sunday. The day was a great<br />

opportunity to see the variety and excellence of the work that our<br />

students undertake.<br />

My thanks also go to the many parents who supported us in our day<br />

of celebration.<br />

Parents Forum<br />

An invitation is extended to all <strong>College</strong> parents to attend a forum<br />

hosted by Mr Ray Oermann (<strong>College</strong> Council Chair) and the<br />

Acting Head to discuss ideas for improving <strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Many<br />

parents have ideas and thoughts about the operation of <strong>Trinity</strong><br />

<strong>College</strong>. If you are one of these people or would just like to hear<br />

the discussion I would encourage you to book out the forum date in<br />

your diary. The forum will be held on Thursday June 28 at 7:30pm.<br />

Please see this newsletter for details of the <strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong> Parent<br />

Forum.<br />

Communications Survey<br />

We have received just over 700 replies to our communications<br />

survey. We are delighted with the response and thank all of the<br />

families who took the time to offer us feedback. Collation of the<br />

data is being undertaken and I hope to be in a position to<br />

communicate some of the key findings to you towards the end of<br />

this term or early in the new term.<br />

Sports Uniform<br />

There is nothing better than seeing a group of young sports people<br />

arrive at a sporting venue dressed in a smart team uniform.<br />

All members of <strong>College</strong> sports teams should be suitably attired in<br />

the college sports uniform. Except for members of the First and<br />

Second XVIII football teams, who wear the full <strong>College</strong> uniform,<br />

students should attend sports venues in the <strong>College</strong> sports uniform,<br />

which includes plain blue tracksuit pants and the <strong>College</strong> rugby top.<br />

Jewellery is not part of any sports uniform and is definitely not to<br />

be worn on the field or court.<br />

I thank the many parents who support the <strong>College</strong> in establishing<br />

and maintaining high standards in our students’ sporting attire.<br />

Hat Policy<br />

The <strong>College</strong> is currently reviewing its hat wearing policy. We are<br />

using the Sun Smart Guidelines put out by The Cancer Council of<br />

SA to direct our discussion..<br />

Although the wearing of hats is currently not a compulsory part of<br />

the <strong>College</strong> uniform in Terms 2 and 3, students are encouraged to<br />

be sun safe by wearing hats and sunglasses as parents deem<br />

appropriate during this time of the year.<br />

With my best wishes,<br />

Robert Smedley<br />

(Acting Head of <strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong>)


The Science and Engineering Challenge for 2007 was held at the Adelaide Super<br />

Drome from Monday May 28 to Friday June 1.<br />

The Science and Engineering Challenge is a set of fun and competitive activities<br />

involving principles of science, engineering and technology. The concept is to<br />

immediately engage students in the activity with a minimum of introduction and<br />

theory. Students explored scientific principles for themselves rather than being<br />

guided to a predetermined answer.<br />

Last year, our Year 9 students were successful in winning their Heat. This year<br />

we decided to enter two teams into the competition; Team A being our Year 10<br />

and Team B being our Year 9 students.<br />

Activities included;<br />

Electra City<br />

Students were given a board with which they can simulate power distribution.<br />

Students were provided with different quality cables and were required to make<br />

all loads operate. Students were assessed on the cost of their network, and how<br />

many loads are shed due to failure of a power source.<br />

Back to the Future<br />

Students were provided with a vehicle on which they attach a propeller or fan to<br />

drive the vehicle along rails. The students developed their own fan and<br />

experimented with diameter and pitch. The vehicles were timed over a set<br />

distance and bonus points were available for accuracy and control.<br />

Escape from the Lost World<br />

This activity involved making a frame onto which helium filled balloons were<br />

attached. The motive power was supplied by pre-wired motors and propellers,<br />

one to provide lift and two to give the motive power. Once the craft was built it<br />

was flown around a course.<br />

There were some good designs from both teams. Dominic Stevens, Steven Fry,<br />

Laurence Gosling and Cameron Gliese were disadvantaged after they had to wait<br />

for another supply of helium. This group didn’t have the practice time that other<br />

groups had. The Year 9 team; Van Nguyen, William Caruso, Nick Anders and<br />

Mark Clifford design was excellent.<br />

War Machine for Austium<br />

This activity involved constructing a catapult from given materials and launching<br />

a tennis ball. Points were awarded for distance.<br />

Luke Arbon, Sam Pfitzner and Luke Kearney had strong competition from<br />

Andrew Zaimis, Joshua Flavel, Nathan Brand and Andrew Barass. After some<br />

tense moments, the Year 10 team broke their elastic band giving the Year 9 team<br />

the opportunity to come second overall.<br />

Great Tea Race<br />

This activity involved the making of hulls out of thin plastic and electrician’s<br />

tape covered with lunch wrap to ensure they were watertight. These hulls were<br />

drawn through water by a simple pulley and the time taken for the hulls to travel<br />

a set distance is recorded. There were two attempts and the hull was loaded with<br />

75 and 225g weights.<br />

The Year 10 team, Sianne Staker, Claire Chandler and Nicole Roelofsen did a<br />

wonderful time and their times were one of the fastest. Unfortunately, Team B<br />

struggled with their design.<br />

Mission to Mars<br />

This required students to construct a vehicle from materials provided to<br />

transverse an undulating surface. Students used rubber bands to provide the<br />

tension for the suspension system.<br />

I was impressed by the skills of our girls in this activity. Tahlia Sherriff, Vanessa<br />

Whitehead, lead by Catherine Schroeter designed a wonderful craft. Team B;<br />

Madison MacDonald, Georgia Lippe, Staci Turner and Nathan Zaimis started<br />

slow, but their design also proved to be successful.<br />

Hover Frenzy<br />

Students were given a lift fan and two motorized propulsion units together with<br />

Styrofoam, balsa, rubber strip and tape to construct a small hovercraft.<br />

There was strong competition between both Teams. Kyle Lightfoot, Ben Bridle<br />

and Jessica Rallis worked well on their design, but the Year 9 team; Jordan<br />

Braithwaite, Nartine Tersteeg, Alicia Gerardis and Shannen Baker struggled.<br />

After some assistance from Kyle, the Year 9 team began to work well and<br />

eventually won the activity.<br />

Gold Fever<br />

This was a bridge building activity that uses a standard test rig to deliver a<br />

dynamic load. Construction materials were supplied and were limited to those<br />

materials. The lightest bridge to hold the load wins.<br />

This activity was the final activity. After some tense moments, the Year 9 team<br />

had worked their way from sixth to first place and the Year 10 team worked their<br />

way from fifth to second. The final placing was decided by the Gold Fever.<br />

Throughout the morning, the Year 10 Team, Daniel Hines, Jessica Foster, Steven<br />

Murray and Chenelle Ellis worked well, but the Year 9 Team, Todd Emmett,<br />

Lucas Cini, Reece Paul and Tim Hines started slow. In the end, the Year 10<br />

Team was victorious, winning the event. This promoted the Year 10 Team into<br />

first place and the Year 9 Team falling back to third.<br />

Congratulations to the Year 9 Team for challenging the other 7 teams,<br />

particularly when these teams were all Year 10 students. They offered a strong<br />

challenge and will be difficult to beat next year.<br />

Congratulations to the Year 10 team who won the Heat for the day. They will be<br />

participating in the State Final to be held in August. If they are successful in the<br />

finals, the Year 10 Team will be invited to participate at the National<br />

Competitions in Toowoomba in October.<br />

Mr Anthony Cini<br />

War Machine<br />

for Austium<br />

Gold Fever<br />

Escape<br />

from the<br />

Lost<br />

World


STUDIES OF AUSTRALIA<br />

Following their Coastal studies and field trip to the Adelaide<br />

metropolitan coastline, the Year 10s have undertaken the<br />

topic titled “Image Reality”. This unit looks at the way in<br />

which Australia portrays itself within the world and also how<br />

it markets or promotes itself to the world, versus what is<br />

actually the reality of everyday Australia. They have<br />

completed an assignment involving essay writing and the<br />

production of either a model or poster. Some of this year’s<br />

models are the best I have seen.<br />

In the last couple of weeks we have studied “Hazards and<br />

Disasters”. We will be applying the general concepts to the<br />

examples of earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, El<br />

Nino, La Nina and bushfires.<br />

GEOGRAPHY<br />

The Year 8s have finally completed an intensive unit centred<br />

on “Mapping”. This culminated with the Year 8 Camp at<br />

Woodhouse. We have now turned our focus to “Ecosystems”<br />

with our prime focus of “Tropical Rainforests”. Students will<br />

investigate various concepts including food chains and food<br />

webs, nutrient cycles, the locations of rainforests in the<br />

world, their importance, and various threats to these<br />

ecosystems and programs established to ensure the survival<br />

of them.<br />

SCIENCE<br />

The Year 8s have just completed a major Chemistry topic.<br />

They have proudly produced a poster on an element from<br />

the Periodic Table. They have also undertaken a number of<br />

practicals including the production of Hydrogen and Carbon<br />

Dioxide gas, a simple compound and discovering what<br />

makes a substance a metal or not.<br />

The Year 9s have just completed a unit called “Forensic<br />

Science”. They have focused on observation and investigation<br />

techniques, fingerprinting, the use of microscopes and<br />

the production of slides, the difference between plant and<br />

animal cells and how bacteria invade dead bodies!<br />

The Year 9s have now moved onto the topic of “Sports<br />

Science” where we will examine the various systems which<br />

work together to form the complex machine known as the<br />

human body. We will then relate this to the sporting arena<br />

and Science and how people are trying to improve their<br />

performance both, legally, and not so.<br />

AGRICULTURE<br />

The Year 10s are completing a major topic centred on<br />

Sheep. They have investigated the various breeds, the<br />

management of sheep between mating and lambing and<br />

other sheep management and husbandry. They have even<br />

completed an assignment where they had to produce a meal<br />

using Lamb for their family’s consumption! Their main<br />

practicals have focused on sheep handling including,<br />

mustering, drafting, catching and throwing, mouthing and<br />

estimating weight. Other practicals have seen them<br />

performing various tasks at the Gawler River site, such as<br />

regular maintenance of the vegetable patch.<br />

Thanks for a great year so far, Gawler River!<br />

Mr James Howard


Book Fair<br />

We had a very successful Book Fair<br />

this year. There were 39 books<br />

donated to the library and we received<br />

another 42 books in commission<br />

because of all the sales. Thank you<br />

everybody for your support, it was a<br />

magnificent effort and we wish you an<br />

enjoyable time reading all of the<br />

books you purchased.<br />

Family Resources<br />

Thanks to the generosity of the Gawler River P & F, there is now a Family<br />

reference Section which contains books on topics such as reproduction<br />

and puberty. These books are available to be borrowed by families. Feel<br />

free to come in and browse.<br />

Library Vacancy<br />

There is a vacancy to work in the library on Wednesdays as a volunteer.<br />

If you are interested please fill in a form from the Front Office.<br />

MS Readathon<br />

There is still time to register if you haven’t already done so. You can either<br />

post in the form on the back of the brochure or you can register online at<br />

www.msreadathon.org.au . There are spare forms in the library if you<br />

would like to be a part of this worthwhile cause.<br />

Registration reminders are being sent out this week.<br />

Premier’s Reading<br />

Challenge -<br />

Reception to Year 9<br />

Congratulations to the<br />

following students who have<br />

read 150 books and<br />

received their certificate at<br />

the Junior School Assembly<br />

this week: Brett Pasquill,<br />

Mitch Gordon, Shane<br />

Satchell, Rebecca Satchell,<br />

Isaac Dedman and Bryley<br />

Dedman.<br />

Mrs Tamblyn’s Year 5 class<br />

is just leading in the Yr 3-5 competition and Mrs Thamm’s Year 2 class is<br />

in front in the R-2 challenge. Roberts is now a clear leader in the Middle<br />

School competition.<br />

The Premier has just announced that students in Year 10 in 2007 who<br />

would have been eligible for a gold medal this year, will be able to<br />

complete the challenge in order to collect their gold medal.<br />

Please make sure that your forms are filled in carefully and that the<br />

writing has been done in pen, not pencil.<br />

It is not too late to be involved, so come and see us in the Library and we<br />

can show you how to get started.<br />

Enjoy your reading<br />

Mrs Ann Fyffe<br />

Teacher Librarian<br />

Catering<br />

Produce<br />

Stall<br />

Food stalls<br />

Book Fair in<br />

the Library<br />

Dance display


The 2007 Interschool Gymkhana, held at the Gawler Racecourse on Thursday<br />

12th April, was again part of the Steinborner Holden Gawler Horse Festival. With<br />

publicity through the EFA, a record 31 schools attended the event and made for<br />

fierce competition all day.<br />

<strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong> won the prestigious Iris Stephenson Teams Perpetual Trophy for<br />

the first time since 1995. A rigorous team practice, at our arena, on the<br />

Wednesday prior to the event ensured the team looked spectacular. Horses and<br />

riders matched and worked in formation throughout the Grand Parade.<br />

The Interschool Gymkhana Perpetual Trophy was won by Birdwood High School<br />

with 47 points. In second place was <strong>Trinity</strong> with 40 points, followed by Faith (34),<br />

Clare (33), St Marks (33) and Gawler.<br />

Riders to score points for <strong>Trinity</strong> were Emma Tucker, Kimberley Teusner, Sarah<br />

Langdon, Chenelle Ellis, Bonnie McKerlie, Jessica Oldenbeuring, Katie Pittam,<br />

Sophie Thomson, Rhianna Shepperd, Natalie Bazeley, Amelia Schmidt and<br />

Caitlin Kemp.<br />

<strong>Trinity</strong> Trophy winners in the Open Ring were Chenelle Ellis riding the<br />

Champion Hack, Lady Notting Hill. Chenelle was also the Champion Rider in the<br />

Open Ring. Katie Pittam rode the Champion Galloway, Montazza Bonfire<br />

Brandy. Sarah Langdon rode the Reserve Champion Pony, Matt.<br />

In the Encourage Ring, Kimberley Teusner rode the Champion Mount, Allegro<br />

Con Maxima. Kimberley was also the Champion Rider in this ring.<br />

The Interschool Gymkhana can only be a successful event due to the willing<br />

helpers. This year, student helpers gave up holiday time to be involved. Thanks to<br />

Emma Moulds and Vanessa Whitely (Senior), Sally McCulloch, Dani Tobin,<br />

Daniel Hammond and Amy Hammond (South) and Alyssa Sanders, Claire Madill,<br />

Jenny Warland, Hannah McCann and Georgia Callow (North). Staff helpers<br />

included Jim Marton, Rob Hammond, Cate Hammond.<br />

We look forward to defending our trophy with a strong equestrian team in 2008.<br />

Marie Quorn-Smith<br />

Interschool Gymkhana Co-ordinator<br />

Year 6/7 Results<br />

26/05/07<br />

Gawler River 9.17 def. <strong>Trinity</strong><br />

North 5.7<br />

Gawler River Goal Kickers:<br />

Joseph Femia 3, George Femia 2;<br />

Joey Hooper, Logan Begetis,<br />

Lochie Matheson, Jake Hocking,<br />

Jordan Earl 1<br />

Gawler River Best Players:<br />

Lochie Matheson, Tom Bruce,<br />

Jospeh Femia, Jason Ashton,<br />

Jordan Earl, Joey Hooper, James<br />

Sweeting, Jock Girvan,<br />

Ben Disbury.<br />

2/06/07<br />

Gawler River 3.3 lost to<br />

Blakeview 15.11<br />

Gawler River<br />

Goal Kickers: George Femia 2;<br />

Lochie Matheson 1<br />

Best Players: Jake Flavel; Tom<br />

Bruce; George Femia; Trent<br />

Norton; Lochie Matheson<br />

The Year 8 English class recently viewed the film<br />

Mrs Doubtfire.<br />

As part of their response to the film, the<br />

students were asked to make an oral<br />

presentation to the class and to use<br />

appropriate props.<br />

This poem was written by Caitlin Blacker and<br />

used as part of her presentation.<br />

Paper Bag Response for Mrs Doubtfire<br />

I have prepared a bag of goodies<br />

But not as you might think<br />

It isn’t filled with lollies<br />

And you will not find a drink<br />

You’ll see each of these items<br />

Will hold a special clue<br />

That represent the movie<br />

I will talk about with you<br />

A love heart for Daniel’s children<br />

You know he loved them so<br />

He couldn’t live without them<br />

And he didn’t want to go<br />

Two rings to show divorce<br />

It’s not a lovely thought<br />

It broke up their family<br />

And took them both to court<br />

And now my friends I must present<br />

The calendar I’ve brought<br />

I’ve highlighted a Saturday<br />

The kids would see their dad today<br />

A book for Natalie,<br />

She used to read with dad<br />

It shows how familiar they are<br />

Without it she’d be sad<br />

A broom to show the cleaning<br />

Mrs Doubtfire was to do<br />

It helped Daniel to grow up<br />

And it helped Miranda too!<br />

Newspaper for her random name,<br />

The movie wouldn’t be the same<br />

If they had left this scene out<br />

I don’t know what they’d be thinking about<br />

Perfume shows Daniel’s feminine side,<br />

You know it caused some strife<br />

But all was fine when we gave it some time<br />

It became a big part of his life<br />

And so my oral has come to an end<br />

I hope that you enjoyed it<br />

You’ve been fantastic wonderful and great<br />

Thank you for your time Year 8’s


7 th June 2007<br />

SHREK 3rd<br />

STOP! Do not go and see this..... YET!<br />

On Sunday the 24 th June at Gawler Cinema at 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start (Wakikiri<br />

students check rehearsal times for amendments) The Parents and Friends in conjunction<br />

with Gawler Cinemas will be showing SHREK 3 rd<br />

Tickets are :- children $8.00 and Adults $10.00.<br />

All tickets are available at the Front Office..<br />

We have a minimum number and a maximum number, so book now to avoid<br />

disappointment.<br />

<strong>Trinity</strong> Sunday<br />

Thankyou to everyone who helped out on <strong>Trinity</strong> Sunday.. The Wine, Roses and<br />

Beverages were a great hit. Left over roses were sold to the school at a discounted<br />

rate, and at the end of the day the Parents and Friends held a wine tasting for the<br />

staff, who were unable to attend during <strong>Trinity</strong> Sunday.<br />

Wine Fundraising<br />

Thankyou to everyone who has supported the P&F by ordering wines. The orders<br />

are sent and due for collection from the School on Thursday 21 st June. Further<br />

details will be available closer to the date.<br />

At this point it looks like we have raised ( after delivery and wholesale price of<br />

wine) about $900 to $1000.<br />

Half of this amount will go into the Piano Fund with the rest into the P&F general<br />

fund.<br />

Meet and Greet Thursday 14 th June 7:30pm<br />

This months “ Meet and Greet” will be held on the 14 th June.<br />

We will be discussing future P&F events, and asking for any ideas or suggestions<br />

There will be more discussion with Mr Jarman.<br />

As a special treat we will be having an IT presentation by key <strong>College</strong> staff demonstration<br />

of the interactive white board.<br />

Wine and cheese will also be available. All in all, an informative, interesting and<br />

social event. Don't miss it!<br />

What do we do?<br />

The question has once again been raised “ what do we do?” and “ what do we spend<br />

our money on?”<br />

In a nutshell, the Parents and Friends are responsible to provide support to the<br />

school by enhancing its daily life. This is done through fundraising providing an<br />

opportunity for parents to pass on concerns or praise to the school, plus providing<br />

social settings for parents to interact, discuss and relax.<br />

As for the fundraising all money with the exception of the Biggest Morning Tea<br />

which is donations, EVERYTHING we do, Grandparents Day, Welcome Morning<br />

Teas, Tuesday cuppas, Welcoming Receptions, <strong>Trinity</strong> Sunday, Bookweek, general<br />

daily help and enhancement of the school, is funded by the Parents and Friends. It<br />

June<br />

Parents and Friends Calendar<br />

12 th Morning Tea<br />

14 th Meet and Greet 7:30pm Chapel,<br />

Interactive White Board, Wine and Discussion<br />

19 th Morning Tea<br />

24 th SHREK 3 rd 1:30 pm for 2:00pm Gawler Cinema<br />

26 th Morning Tea<br />

July<br />

3 rd Morning Tea<br />

<strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong> Gawler River<br />

Parents and Friends News<br />

is the money we raise on each fundraiser that helps to provide these needs. At<br />

present our yearly budget needs equal about $2500.<br />

So when you ask, why doesn't the P&F do this or that? The answer is, we try, but<br />

it depends on the response to fundraising.<br />

Below is a FAQ ( frequently asked questions with answers). Take a moment to<br />

read it, hopefully it will answer your questions. if not, then ask!<br />

FAQ ( Frequently asked questions) for Parents and Friends<br />

Q:What do the P&F do?<br />

A: The Parents and Friends provide support for the school in a number of<br />

ways. eg: <strong>Trinity</strong> Sunday, Lunches on Sports Day, Activites for Book Week,<br />

Helpers on Special Activity Days, Morning Tea for Grandparents, Fundraising<br />

or resources to enhance the school, Social events for parents and students<br />

throughout the year. If there is an event, chances are, the Parents and Friends<br />

will be there<br />

Q:When are the meetings?<br />

A: Meetings are held once a month at night. In addition ‘day’ gatherings have<br />

been planned (Check newsletter and Calender). This allows discussion and<br />

planning for events. These meetings are for discussion and gathering of<br />

information. Final decisions of fundraisers and social events are made by the<br />

Executive based on the recommendations of the monthly gatherings. This<br />

concept has not changed.<br />

Q: What happens to fundraising money?<br />

A: The P&F are responsible for the financing of all events we hold throughout<br />

the year... ( there are one or two exceptions)<br />

In 2007, our required budget for annual events totals approx $2500. Therefore<br />

in order to participate in anything else, or to provide requested items, we need<br />

to raise the money through fundraising.<br />

Q:How can I help the P&F?<br />

A: There are a number of ways you can help the Parents and Friends. If you<br />

have an interest you can attend the day gatherings and or night meetings, this<br />

gives you a first hand chance to be involved on the discussion level. Otherwise<br />

keep an eye on the newsletter, We are ALWAYS looking for help leading up to<br />

events.<br />

Q: How can I join the Parents and Friends?<br />

A: Our Annual General meeting is usually held in the first month of the school<br />

year. At this time the Executive committee is elected. All Parents are welcome<br />

to attend the meetings / gatherings throughout the year. . Parent helpers can<br />

contact the Parents and Friends to register their interest for helping<br />

throughout the year.<br />

Q: How do I contact the Parents and Friends?<br />

A: you can contact the Parents and Friends at Gawler River School either via<br />

the schools front office on ph 82849257 or email : gawlerriver.PandF@trinity.sa.edu.au


Office for Recreation and Sport<br />

Barossa Club Planning Workshop<br />

Is your recreation or sporting club looking to grow and<br />

improve in the future?<br />

Do you want your club to stand out from the crowd?<br />

Planning for your clubs future and survival is a<br />

key to being successful.<br />

The Office for Recreation and Sport is offering to take your club,<br />

step by step through the process of creating a strategic plan<br />

specifically for your club or organisation.<br />

Times and Dates<br />

Introduction Session Planning Workshop<br />

Date: Wednesday 13 th June 2007 Date: Sunday 24 th June<br />

2007<br />

Time: 7.00pm to 8.30pm Time: 9am to 4pm<br />

Venue: Tanunda Bowling Club Venue: Tanunda Bowling<br />

Club<br />

Elizabeth St Elizabeth St<br />

Attendance is free but registrations are essential.<br />

For further information and registration form with full<br />

workshop details please contact Renae Maycock on 8416 6633 or<br />

email: maycock.renae@saugov.sa.gov.au<br />

Gawler High School—Bus Information-Closure Days<br />

Parents of students who use the Gawler High Government Bus Service<br />

are advised that the bus will not run on the following Gawler High School<br />

Closure days. Parents are requested to make alternate arrangements on<br />

these days.<br />

Friday 8 June 2007 ; Monday 10 September; Tuesday 11 September<br />

2007<br />

Alison Carver<br />

Central Administration<br />

Please come and join Gawler Saint John Cadets<br />

Cost: The cost is $10 per child per term.<br />

Age: The age limit for the Junior Cadets is 8 to 11 years and<br />

Senior Cadets is 11 to 19 years.<br />

Time: The time for Junior Cadets is 6:30 to 7:30pm and the<br />

Senior Cadets is 7:00 to 9:00pm<br />

Location: Saint John Ambulance Centre, Murray Street,<br />

Gawler.<br />

Day: Friday Night<br />

Activities: Some of the activities we do are:<br />

• First Aid<br />

• Animal Care<br />

• Cooking<br />

• Family Care<br />

• Map Reading<br />

• Camps<br />

• Art and Craft<br />

• Competitions<br />

• Games<br />

And many more activities<br />

Come and join in the fun!!!<br />

If you would like to join, please contact<br />

Sue Sydenham on 8284 4441 or 0408883520<br />

Christmas in June<br />

Foundation Dinner & Auction<br />

Saturday 30 June 2007<br />

Sfera’s on the Park<br />

191Reservoir Rd, Modbury<br />

Pre-dinner drinks 7.00pm<br />

Dinner 7.30pm<br />

Guest Speaker<br />

Andy Kay<br />

Executive Producer, Channel 7 Sport, Sydney<br />

Entertainment by<br />

NTT Repertoire<br />

Silent Auction<br />

Door Prize Donated by Harvey World Travel<br />

Cost $75.00 per person<br />

Dress: Black Tie<br />

R.S.V.P. Wednesday 15 June 2007<br />

Central Administration 8522 0666<br />

Accommodation Packages available at<br />

Mawson Lakes Hotel<br />

8360 3500<br />

Recognising and rewarding students for their achievements is an important<br />

part of life at <strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong>. The <strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong> Foundation helps<br />

the <strong>College</strong> do this by offering a number of scholarships and bursaries<br />

each year.<br />

SCHOLARSHIPS 2008<br />

FOUNDATION GENERAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP<br />

<strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong> Foundation (SA Inc) is offering one academic scholarship<br />

covering the full remission of tuition fees and the cost of books for<br />

the 2008/9 school years.<br />

Offered to a student of all-round ability who will enter<br />

Year 11 in 2008.<br />

COLIN & ALEXANDRA HAMILTON<br />

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR 8-12<br />

Current Student<br />

<strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong> Foundation (SA Inc) is offering one<br />

scholarship to a current student who has completed their<br />

primary years at <strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong> and is entering Year 8 in 2008.<br />

The scholarship will cover half fee remission for five years.<br />

External Student<br />

<strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong> Foundation (SA Inc) is offering one<br />

scholarship to a student currently studying outside<br />

<strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong> and is entering Year 8 in 2008.<br />

The scholarship will cover half fee remission for five years.<br />

Applications close 1 July 2007<br />

Criteria and application forms are available from<br />

www.trinity.sa.edu.au<br />

or<br />

Ms Kim Delaney, Director of Development<br />

<strong>Trinity</strong> <strong>College</strong> Gawler Inc.<br />

PO Box 131, Gawler SA 5118<br />

Phone: 8523 8725<br />

foundation@trinity.sa.edu.au

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