Dear Members of the Trinity Community, 

Year 12 Graduation Assembly

It was a truly fitting end to the term as we celebrated the achievements of the graduating Class of 2025. Below is a passage from the address shared by our Director of Learning.

I would also like to welcome and acknowledge all the wonderful parents, carers, family members and friends who are here with us to celebrate this milestone. Welcome.

Year 12, today we gather as a Trinity family to honour and farewell you, the graduating class of 2025. After 13 years of formal education, you have almost reached the end of your school journey, but more importantly, you are ready to step into the beginning of something new.

When I think about you as a group, one word comes to mind: humility.

Our College Vision calls you to be courageous, compassionate, and inclusive; to act with integrity and strive for excellence. You have lived this vision quietly but consistently, showing us what it means to lead with humility and strength. You have been people of word and deed, not seeking the spotlight for yourselves, but showing leadership in the way you included others, supported each other, and carried the spirit of Trinity through your actions.

Humility is often misunderstood. Some think it means being timid or downplaying your gifts. But true humility is strength under control. It is the ability to recognise your talents while also lifting others up. It is knowing that success is never yours alone, but is always shared—with parents, friends, teachers, and your community.

Year 12, you have shown us this humility. The humility to work diligently without needing recognition. The humility to celebrate the achievements of others as if they were your own. The humility to lead in a way that makes space for every voice, and to build a community where people feel valued and included.

You have given us, your Trinity family, an example of what it looks like to live with integrity. You have shown us that true leadership is not about seeking attention, but about serving others with kindness, respect, and compassion.

As you prepare to leave, I want to remind you that the world beyond Trinity will continue to ask for your humility. There will be times when you succeed, and times when you stumble. In both, humility will ground you: reminding you to keep learning, to keep listening, and to keep growing.

Today we celebrate your academic success, but we also celebrate something greater: your growth as young adults - individuals who possess strong minds and gentle hearts. You are people who carry hope, humility, and compassion into the world.

So my advice is this: don’t keep your humility hidden, let it shine through your actions. Let it be seen in the way you treat others, the way you lead, and the way you live out your values, so that wherever life takes you, others will see the Trinity spirit alive within you.

You are the 40th cohort to graduate from Trinity Catholic College, Year 12, and we thank you for your contribution to our Trinity family. We are very proud of you and we farewell you with much gratitude and joy. Congratulations Year 12.

First in HSC Courses Awards

Business Studies	Sebastian McIntosh
Community and Family Studies	Georgina Lyne
Dance	Jenna Ros
Economics	Harvey McPhee
English Standard	Angus Faulkner
English Studies	Scarlet Aquilina-Brown
Geography	Olivia Whalley
History Extension	Maeve Heart
Hospitality	Erika Graham
Industrial Technology	Leila Hunt
Investigating Science	Kallila Brettoner
Legal Studies	Faith Finlayson
Mathematics Standard 1	Olive Collyer
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education	Lachlan Mallett
Society and Culture	Grace Randle
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies	Keira Higham
Visual Arts	Tallulah Ebejer
Work Studies	Joshua Ryan
Modern History	Claire Porritt
Studies of Religion I
Biology	Ava Smith
Studies of Religion II
Principal's Excellence Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Mathematics Standard 2	Jemma Du Preez-Parks
Italian Beginners
Principal's Excellence Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Mathematics Advanced	Rory Gleeson
Mathematics Extension 1
Physics
Principal's Excellence Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Science Extension	Gillian Gowing
Music 1
Chemistry
Principal's Excellence Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Ancient History	Georgina Cappe
English Advanced
Italian Continuers
Principal's Excellence Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

HSC Commendation Awards

Outstanding Service to Music in the College - Georgina Cappe

Outstanding Achievement in Community & Family Studies Research Tasks -  Amira Askew-Smith

Choreographic Talent in Dance - Sienna Ambler

Outstanding Achievement in Industrial Technology - Robert Benfield

Outstanding Achievement in Fitness - Daisy Smith

Outstanding Achievement in Catholic Faith in Action - Daisy Smith

Outstanding Achievement in Hospitality - Freya Mackney-Byrne

Excellence in Social and Cultural Literacy Research - Tallulah Ebejer

Enthusiasm in the Performing Arts  - Sam Motahedi

English Virtuoso Award - Maeve Heart

Outstanding Achievement in Manufacturing and Engineering -  Leo Poel

Kevin Hogan Award For Outstanding Primary Research Skills in History Extension - Owen Carroll

Foreign Language Mastery for her Dedication and Commitment to the Study of Foreign Language - Georgina Cappe

Presentation of Sports Award

Girls Best & Fairest Soccer - Sakura Baker                       

Boys Best & Fairest Soccer - Mitchell Mayes                                    

Boys Basketball Best and Fairest - Lachlan Mallett & Louis Ashby                    

Girls Best & Fairest Hockey - Sienna Ambler                   

Boys Best & Fairest Hockey - Jack McFadden                                     

Girls Best & Fairest Netball - Keira Higham                     

Sportswoman for 2025 - Keira Higham                                       

Sportsman for 2025 - Louis Ashby                                            

Excellence in Sporting Achievement - James Cremona                 

Principal's Special Awards

Thomas Ambrose,  Emerson Compton, Lahni Coombes, Sienna Gorman, Brinn McAteer, Freya Mackney-Byrne, Rigby O’Meara, Ava Smith and Yavita Waiko

HSC Dance Callback Nominations

Congratulations to the following students who have been nominated for the possible inclusion of Callback. Callback is a showcase of exemplary HSC Dance performances and compositions by HSC students of Dance in NSW.

Sienna Ambler - Core Performance

Pippa Kennedy - Core Performance & Core Composition

HSC Industrial Technology SHAPE Nomination

Congratulations to Robert Benfield who has had his Major Project for Industrial Technology- Timber nomination for SHAPE. SHAPE is a selection of outstanding projects from HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students and will be held at the University of Technology, Sydney in early 2026.

HSC Term 3 Holiday Study

Year 12 students are encouraged during the Term 3 holidays to plan and make use of the SCU Library space which they are now accustomed to attending for HSC preparation and study.  This space provides the required atmosphere and is available to our students through our university partnership.   The Library will be open from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm throughout the Term 3 holidays.  Students are reminded of College expectations when accessing this public space.

Year 12 HSC Written Exam Timetable

HSC written exams will start on Thursday 16 October 2025 with English Paper 1 and finish on Friday 7 November 2025. Please find here the link to the complete 2025 HSC written exam timetable with additional information including the Exam Equipment List. Each Year 12 student will have access to their personal exam timetable through studentsonline.nesa.nsw.edu.au. This timetable lists the students' written exams. It also lists any other exams they are entered for, including oral exams for languages, performance exams and submitted works.

HSC 2026 Pattern of Study Forms

Last Wednesday we met with Year 11 students regarding the transition from Year 11 courses to HSC courses in Term 4. Year 11 students are asked to return their “Yellow Cards,” indicating any changes to their pattern of study, by Friday 24 October (Week 2, Term 4). Students are encouraged to make informed choices before making any amendments to their pattern of study. Changes to patterns of study will take effect from Week 4, Term 4.

Parent Student Teacher Interviews

PSTI for Years 7 to 11 will take place on Thursday 23 October and Monday 27 October from 3.40 pm to 7.00 pm.  Parents will be able to make bookings from Monday 13 October until 4.00 pm on Friday 17 October via the booking portal.  Families will receive separate instructions regarding how to book appointments.

Term 3  Student Reports

Year 7 to 10 Interim reports along with Year 12 Semester 2 reports will be  available for students and families through the Reports tile lighthouse at the end of Term 3. Further Parent, Student, Teacher interviews will be offered in early Term 4. If you have any questions about your child's reports please make direct contact with their class teacher. Year 11 Academic Reports will be available at the end of the course in early Term 4. 

College Trivia Night – A Night of Fun and Friendly Competition

On Wednesday, 18 September, our College community gathered for a night of excitement and teamwork at the annual College Trivia Night. From 5:30 to 7:30 pm, 21 teams across Years 7–12 participated in a lively trivia challenge, showcasing their knowledge, quick thinking, and sense of humour.

The event was expertly led by our Student Representative Council, who acted as MCs, created the questions, and organised the night. Supporting them were the 2026 College Captains and Ministry Captains, as well as teaching staff who assisted throughout the evening to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their combined efforts created an enjoyable atmosphere filled with laughter and friendly competition.

The trivia rounds kept everyone on their toes, and the crowd's cheering added to the night's energy. Congratulations to the winning teams:

Juniors
 1st – Tool Belt Titans
 2nd – The Chipmunks
 3rd – The Distinguished Gentlemen

Seniors
 1st – Cowboy
 2nd – Shiver Me Trivia
 3rd – DOG

The evening was a wonderful celebration of community spirit, with students across all year levels coming together for an unforgettable night. A special thank you to the SRC, our future Captains, the teaching staff, and every student who participated in making the College Trivia Night such a success.

ANVDC Quarter Final Debate

On Tuesday, 16 September, the Junior A team, consisting of four Year 8 students, proudly represented Trinity Catholic College in the quarter finals of the Australian National Virtual Debating Competition (ANVDC). The topic was “That Australia should ban the export of live animals.”

As the affirmative team, they presented a strong and well-structured case, showcasing their research skills, persuasive arguments, and teamwork. They faced a tough opposition in Regents Park Christian School A, who argued the negative side and made it into the Grand Final in 2024.

After a close and hard-fought debate, the Trinity junior team narrowly missed out on progressing to the semi-finals. Despite the result, our students demonstrated outstanding communication, critical thinking, and confidence under pressure, making the College extremely proud.

Congratulations to the Trinity Catholic College Junior A team for reaching the quarter finals of this national competition. It was an impressive achievement that highlights the talent and dedication of our debaters.

Names from left to right - Anneke Inglis, Bonnie Hogan, Sarah Robinson, Caitlyn Maxwell

Alison Unwin, Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching

Amy Pascoe - Director of Teaching Excellence

Tracy Benfield - Director of Learning