Dear Members of the Trinity Family,

The Lenten Season has now commenced. The name “Lent” came from an Anglo-Saxon word, “Leetem”, which simply means Spring. Easter is always the first moon on or after the first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. This association of Lent and Spring can carry with it the comparison of our spirituality needing a ‘spring cleaning’ so that we may live up to the ideals of being like Christ to others.

Pope Francis reminds us of the many things we can fast from in 2025 so that a true ‘spring cleaning’ can occur within each of us:

At our recent Ash Wednesday Liturgy, students were reminded that Lent is not a passive season. Too often Lent is associated with not doing certain things rather than emphasising what we should be doing to make ourselves Christ-like. This Lent I hope and pray that we are all active in pursuing internal renewal so that the Spring of Easter leads to increased faith, hope and love. [Insert Ash Wednesday Photos].

Bishop Greg’s 2025 Lenten Talks have focused on the Jubilee Year of Hope. In these talks he has challenged us to not only find solitude but to be attentive to where the silence leads us. Each talk is well worth listening to. 

Post Cyclone Alfred Support

Thank you for your support and partnership as we navigated the recent weather event caused by Cyclone Alfred. The Incident Management Team met earlier this week to review our processes. We discussed the importance of continuing to promote help-seeking. I include below two very useful resources for students and families to consider post-disaster:

In November 2024 I submitted a long service leave application to the College Council for Weeks 4-10 of Term 2, 2025. This was approved by the Council, which I very much appreciate. As a result of my absence, I can confirm the following temporary appointments have been made: Acting Principal & CEO - Ms Alison Unwin, Acting Assistant Principal Learning & Teaching - Mrs Tracy Benfield and Acting Director of Learning - Mrs Sueanne Parker. All other leadership positions at the College remain the same. 

SCU Traffic Management Plan

I am seeking the support of students and parents/carers in observing this plan. This is designed with the safety of all in mind.  

Child Safeguarding

The College is currently considering a range of policy updates in relation to student use of social media and artificial intelligence. As you can appreciate this is a rapidly evolving area of our lives and therefore policy settings need to be adjusted regularly. In early March I wrote to parents and carers about some concerning deep fake attacks that occurred in the local area. The College will continue to do its best to respond to the changing ICT landscape, and the issues it presents for student, staff and community safety, but we all need to play our role in educating young people about making responsible decisions.

Uniform & Presentation

I ask that all students present in accordance with the College uniform and grooming policy, with particular attention being paid to hairstyles (neat and appropriate) and jewellery (no facial piercings). The College’s uniform policy can be found on the College website. It is vital that we maintain high standards in all areas of College life, including uniform and presentation.

Student Enrolments

Applications for 2026 are now being accepted and will be processed as per the following timeline: 

All enrolment enquiries are best directed to our Enrolments Officer via email - enrolments@trinitylismore.nsw.edu.au - or phone: 02) 6627 6647. Applications can be made through our College website.

 2025 Academic Year Dates for Students / Families

Thank you for your ongoing support of the College. May Venerable Nano Nagle, St Marcellin Champagnat and Mary our Good Mother continue to watch over our Trinity community. 

Jesse Smith