THE TRIANGLE
2016 THE MAGAZINE OF TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
THE TRIANGLE
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2016 SUMMER HILL SENIOR, MIDDLE AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS STRATHFIELD PREPARATORY SCHOOL WOOLLAMIA FIELD STUDIES CENTRE
FOUNDER THE RT. REV. G. A. CHAMBERS, O. B. E., D. D. SCHOOL PRAYER MISSION STATEMENT Heavenly Father, Trinity aims to provide its boys with a thoroughly Christian education, which recognises the importance We ask your blessing of spiritual qualities in every sphere of learning and upon all who work living. Its commitment to academic excellence, pastoral in and for this School. care and participation in a breadth of sporting activities, creative and performing arts promotes a rich cultural Grant us faith to grow spiritually, ethos and develops the individual talents of each boy in Strength to grow bodily, Mind, Body and Spirit. A wide-ranging curriculum caters for both the intellectually gifted and those interested in And wisdom to grow intellectually, vocational courses, and is arguably the most extensive of Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. non-selective Independent Boys Schools in NSW. CONTENTS
SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL JUNIOR SCHOOL
3rd Summer Hill Scout Group 129 Music Competitions 116 3rd Summer Hill Scout Group 129 3rd Summer Hill Scout Group 129 Academic Dean 32 Music Concerts 116 Basketball 230 Basketball 268 Academy of Music 112 Music Quartets 123 Captain's Report 210 Captain's Report 248 Activities Master's Report 92 Music Trios 122 Chapel 212 Chess 256 AFL 139 Old Trinitarians' Union Report 49 Chess 219 Coding Club 258 Archaeological Society 92 Oratory 127 Cricket 238 Cricket 238 Archives 51 Parents' and Friends' Association 50 Debating 220 CRU 256 Basketball 141 Peer Support 128 Football 232 Debating 257 Berea 93 PK/K to Year 12 43 House Reports 215 Drama Club 258 Big Band 113 Prefects 42 Library 213 Engineering Club 258 Boarding House 53 Prizes 2016 24 Minimites 241 Football 269 Cadets 94 Raw Challenge 166 Music 221 House Reports 252 Camerata Choir 114 Rugby 167 Poetry Recitation Competition 225 K - Year 2 250 Cartesian's Society 98 School Captain's Report 40 Pre-Kindergarten 214 Library 259 Cello Ensemble 114 School Council Notes 46 Prize Giving Address 2016 204 Minimites 241 Chaplain's Report 54 Serenata Strings 124 Prize List 2015 206 Music 260 Chess 99 Sinfonietta 124 Public Speaking Competition 225 Prize Giving Address 2016 244 Community Relations Report 47 Snow Sports 130 Rugby 242 Prize List 2015 246 Concert Band 118 Society of the Arts 57 School Officers 211 Rugby 242 Cricket 148 Sports Academy 173 Softball, Tee-Ball 234 School Officers 249 Cross County 152 Sports Experience 131 Sportsmaster's Report 228 Softball 271 Debating 100 Sportsmaster's Report 136 Swimming 235 Speech Competition 257 Director of IB Report 37 Staff Directory 6 Track and Field 236 Sportsmaster's Report 266 Director of Music Report 109 Swimming - CAS 174 Visual Arts 226 Swimming 272 Director of Vocational Studies Report 38 Swimming - School 178 Writing Competitions 225 Track and Field 274 Diving 154 Symphonic Wind Band 125 Visual Arts 264 Drama IB Film and Entertainment 102 Symphony Orchestra 126 Drum Corps 118 Table Tennis 182 Duke of Edinburgh 104 Technology Club 131 Ecological Awareness Group 105 Tennis 183 Economics Q and A Society 106 The Arthur Holt Library 59 Environmental and Field Studies 55 Track and Field 189 Fencing 156 Trinity Chapel Choir 115 Fishing Club 106 Trinity Connection 51 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Football 157 Trinity Science Investigators 132 Foundation 48 Valete - Year 12 276 Editor in chief Mr Milton Cujes Golf 164 Visual Arts 133 Designer Mrs Angela Lustre | Mrs Nicola Smith Guitar Ensemble 119 Volleyball 197 Editorial Support Mrs Janet Wilkins | Mr Ron Ogier Head Master's Report 18 Water Polo 201 Photography Melba Studios | Mr Ron Ogier | Mr Giovanni Portelli | Mr Paul Seiser House Captains 42 Who's Who Among the Prefects 44 Circulation Current Parents, Staff House Notes 60 Year 10 Charity Committee 135 Contact Details Trinity Grammar School Intermediate Band 119 Year 12 Committee 43 p. 61 2 9581 6000 f. 61 2 9799 9449 Intermediate String Orchestra 120 [email protected] Lawn Bowls 165 www.trinity.nsw.edu.au Marching Band 121 Printed by Lindsay Yates Group lindsayyatesgroup.com Mathematics Club 107 Cricos Provider No: 02308G Council of Trinity Grammar School Middle School Report 22 Mock Trial 108 Music Captain's Report 111 SCHOOL COUNCIL 2016 STAFF DIRECTORY 2016
PRESIDENT HEAD MASTER 1996/3 The Most Reverend Dr Glenn Davies, B.SC. M.Div. Dip. A. Ph.D Mr G. Milton Cujes, B.Ec.(Hons) (Syd), Dip.Ed.(UNE), M.A. (1972- Archbishop of Sydney (Syd), Dip.School Admin. (Armidale CAE), M.Ed. (Melb), F.A.C.E., M.A.C.E.L., F.A.I.M., 79) CHAIRMAN H.F.T.G.N. HEAD MASTER’S EXECUTIVE Mr Richard Pegg Deputy Head Master and Director of Boarding HONORARY SECRETARY Mr Peter Green, B.Sc. (Syd.), T. Cert., M.A.C.E., 1989 F.T.G.N. Mr John Rudd Bursar HONORARY TREASURER Mr Campbell Dungan, C.P.A., B.Comm. (UNSW) 1988 Mr Richard Moffitt Senior Master 1990 MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL Mr Craig Sandwell, B.A. (Syd), Dip.Ed. (Syd.CAE), M.Ed.Admin. (UNSW), M.A.C.E.L. Mr Peter Bakunowicz Master of the Preparatory School Mr Matthew Bradfield Mr Christopher Wyatt, B.Teach. (ACU), B.Ed. (NICE), M.Ed. 2015 (CSU) The Reverend Christopher Braga Master of the Senior School Dr Robert Claxton Dr Heath De Lany, B. Soc. Sc (ACU), Grad. Dip. Ed. 2014 Dr Peter Collins (Monash), M.Ed, Psych. (Melb), Ed.D. (UNE)., Dr Andrew Connolly M.A.C.E.L. Mr Martin Cook Master of the Middle School The Reverend Dane Courtney Mr Bradley Barr, B.Ed. (Syd), Dip.Teach. (Syd), M.A.C.E. 1986 The Reverend Andrew Katay Master of the Junior School The Reverend Alan Lukabyo Mr Mark Dunn, B.A. (Syd), Dip. Ed. (UON), M. 2015/2 The Reverend Justin Moffatt Leadership & Mngt Educ. (UON), ATA (NSWIT), M.A.C.E.L. Mr Craig Moore Academic Dean Mrs Wendy Mugridge Mr Jason Cheers, B.Ed. (Hons) (H.M.E.) (Syd), M.Ed. 1995/2 The Reverend Trevor Oakley (Educational Management & Leadership) (Syd), M.A.C.E., M.A.C.E.L., M.T.G.N. MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE SCHOOL COUNCIL Director of Creative Arts and Assistant to the Head Master Dr Peter Collins (Chairman) Mr Kell Daniels, B.Ed. (Syd. CAE), M.Ed. Admin., 1997 (UNSW), F.A.C.E., M.A.C.E.L. Mr John Rudd (Secretary) Director of Professional Learning and Accreditation Mr Richard Moffitt (Treasurer) Mr Thomas Mae, B.Ec., (Syd), M.A. (Macq. Uni.), Dip.Ed. 2004 Mr Martin Cook (STC), L.LB. (UNSW). F.A.C.E., F.T.G.N. The Reverend Dane Courtney Director of Sport and Co-Curricular Mr Craig Moore Mr John Allen, B.A. Grad. Dip.Ed. (UTS), M.Sc. (Oxon) 2004/4 Mr Richard Pegg
SENIOR STAFF | SUMMER HILL CAMPUS Chaplain The Reverend Gregory Webster, B.App. Sc. (C.C.H.S.), B.Th. (Hons) 1997 (Moore College), Dip. Min. Dip. Arts (Theol) Director of Community Relations Mr Stephen Heanly, B.Ed. (UON) 1993 Assistant Director of Community Relations Mr Richard Bishop, B. Com. B.A. (UNSW), Dip.Ed. (Syd), 2000 Th.Dip. (ACT). Registrar (Secondary) Mr James Leckie, B.Ed. (Syd) 1997 Director of Campus Administration Mr Bradley Wirth, B.Ed. (Science) (Syd) 2000 TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 6 Director of ICT Accountant Mr Evan Hughes, B.Sc. (UNSW), Dip.Ed. (UNSW), 1999 Mrs Rebecca Corias, B. Bus. (UTS). 2008/2 M.Com. (UNSW) Compliance Officer Deputy Master of the Senior School Mr Geoffrey Mills, LLB (Macq) (Term 1-2) 2004/3 Mr Andrew Yarad, B.Ed. (Secondary Mathematics) (ACU) 2001/4 Campus Logistics Co-ordinator Deputy Master of the Middle School Mr Simon Bootle, B.A. (Macq), Dip.Ed. (UNE) 1995 Mr David Galluzzo, B.Sc. (Syd), Grad.Dip.Ed. (CTC), 1999 Curator of the Delmar Gallery and Convenor of the Society of Grad.Dip. Arts (Religious Ed.) (ACU) the Arts Sportsmaster Ms Catherine Benz, B.Art.Th. (UNSW) 2010/2 Mr Hugo Engele, B.Ed. (Secondary) (HMH) (Syd), 2014 M.Ed. (Leadership) (UNSW) SENIOR SUBJECT MASTERS Activities Master Christian Studies Mr Lachlan White, B.Ed. (TAS) (Syd) 2003 (1998- The Reverend 99, 01) Gregory Webster, B.App. Sc. (C.C.H.S.), B.Th. (Hons) 1997 Director of TESS (Moore College), Dip. Min. Dip. Arts (Theol.) Ms Fabienne Arora, B.A. (Syd), MH.Sc.(Behavioural Sc.) 2005/4 Drama (Syd). MAPS Mr Brendan Duhigg, B.A., (Syd), B.A. (Film and 1998 Head of Counselling Services Television) (Aust. Film, Television and Radio School), Dip. Ed. (Mitchell CAE) Mr Timothy Smith, B.A.Psyc./Soc.(Canterbury, NZ), Post. 2009 Grad. Dip.Psyc.(UOW), Post.Grad.Dip,Social Economics Hlth.(Macq), M.M.H.(Child & Adolescent) Mr Ian Moore, B. Com. (UNSW), Dip.Ed. (Syd), 1978 (NSW Inst. Of Psychiatry). MAPS F.A.C.E Boarding Housemaster of School House Dean of English Mr Rodney Fitch, B.Sc. (Physics) (UNSW), Grad. Dip. Ed. 2004/2 Ms Alison Boyd-Boland, B.A. (Hons) (Syd), Grad. 2014/4 (Syd) Dip. Ed. (ACU) Grad. Dip. R.E. (ACU) M.Ed. Director of Curriculum (Student Wellbeing) (ACU). Mr Andrew Scott, B.Ec. (Syd), Dip.Ed. (UNE), Dip.A. 2006/4 English (IB) (Syd), M.Ed. Curriculum and Administration Ms Tania Mason, B.A. (Syd), M.A. (Syd), Dip.Ed. (Syd) 2005/3 (Deakin) English (BOSTES) Director of International Baccalaureate Mrs Therese Turner-Jones, B.Ed. (ACU), Dip.Ed. (ACU), 2014 Mr Peter Goetze, B.A. (Syd), Dip.Ed. (Syd), M.A. (Syd), 2004/4 M.Ed. (Leadership) (UNSW), M.T.G.N Term 4 M.A.C.E. Terms 1-3 (1984- 99) Geography Mr Christopher Barnes, B.A. (Macq), Dip. Ed. (Macq) Term 4 2007/2 Mr David R. Latimer, B.A. (Macq), Dip.Ed. (Macq), M.Ed., 2015/2 (Syd) Dean of Scholars History Mr James St Julian, B.A. (Hons) (Syd), M.Teach. (Syd) 2014/4 (2003/4- Dr Jonathan Harris, B.A. (Hons) (Macq), M.A. (Melb), 1983 2013) Ph.D. (Syd), Dip.Ed. (UNE) Director of Music Languages Mr Philip Pratt, A.L.C.M.(Lond.), Cert. Ed.(Exeter), 1998/2 Mr Ashley Lucas, B.A. (Hons.) (Syd), Dip.Ed. (Syd. CAE) 1984 M.Ed. (C.N.A.A.), M.A.C.E. Dean of Mathematics Director of Library Services Mr Edward Habkouk, B.Sc. (Macq), Grad. Dip. Ed. 2011 Ms Stefanie Gaspari, B.Com (UOW), Grad.Dip.Ed. (ACU) 2014/2 (UNE), M.Ed. (UNE). M.T.G.N., M.A.C.E. Director of Vocational Education and RTO Manager (Careers Mathematics Education) Mr Mark Mikulandra, B.Ed. Advanced Cert. 2014/3 Dr Frederick Osman, B.Sc.Hons. (UWS), Grad.Dip.Ed. 2006 (Wesley), Ph.D. (UWS), F.A.C.E., F.T.G.N., Director of Music F.R.S.N., M.A.I.P., M.R.S.N., S.S.A.I., JP Mr Philip Pratt, A.L.C.M.(Lond.), Cert. Ed.(Exeter), 1998/2 Head of eLearning M.Ed. (C.N.A.A.), M.A.C.E. Mrs Helen Bremner, M.A. (Uni of Aberdeen), Grad. 2014 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Dip.Ed. (UNE) Mr Andrew Simos, B.Ed. (ACU), BPE (ACU) 2003 Human Resource Manager Dean of Science Mrs Belinda Reid, M. HR M. (CSU), B. Bus. (Griffith), Dip. 2013/3 Dr Timothy Barden, B.Sc. (Hons) (UNSW), Ph.D. (UWS), 2001 Frontline Mgmt (Monash), C.A.H.R.I., JP C.Chem. (UNE), Grad. Dip.Ed. (UNE), Director of Design & Publications M.R.A.C.I. Mrs Nicola Smith, B.Sc. (Architecture) (Syd), M.Design 2006 (UTS) 7 STAFF DIRECTORY 2016
Science SENIOR STAFF | PREPARATORY SCHOOL | STRATHFIELD CAMPUS Mrs Maryellen Ottaway, B.Sc. (Hons) (UNSW), M.Appl.Sc. 2001 Deputy Master of the Preparatory School (UNSW), Grad. Dip.Ed. (Macq) Mrs Anni Sandwell, B.Ed. (Hons) (Durham), COGE 2004 Dean of Technological and Applied Studies (UNSW), M.Ed. (UNSW), Grad. Cert. Ed. Leadership (UNSW), M.A.C.E.L. Mr Michael Leadbeatter, B.Ed. (STC), M.Ed. (Syd) F.I.I.A. 2003/3 Director of Primary Curriculum (PYP Coorinator) Head of Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) Mr Richard Lever, B.Ed. (Primary) (QUT), M.Ed 2005 Information and Communication Technology. Ms Jennifer Nixon, Dip. Ed. (Syd), M.Ed (Computers in 2011/2 (UNE) Ed.)(Syd), Grad Dip. Appl.Sci. (CSU), Grad. Cert. ICT Ed.(CSU) Registrar (Primary) Visual Arts and Design and Photo Media Mr Simon Kelly, B.Ed. (UNSW) 1998 Mr Stephen Collins, B.Art.Ed. (City Art Inst.), M.Art.Ed. 1987 Kindergarten Curriculum Leader (UNSW), M.Ed. (Syd). M.T.G.N. Mrs Andrena Otton, B.Ed. (ACU), Dip.Ed. (Primary) (ACU), 2008/2 Cert in Rel. Ed. (ACU) MASTER TEACHERS Kindergarten Pastoral Leader Master Teacher - Academic Miss Natalie Hird, Dip. French Studies (Caen), B.A./ 2006 International Studies (UTS), M.Teach. (Syd) Mr Brian Lyle, B.A. (Hons) (Ulster), Dip.Ed. (Ulster), 2001 M.A. (Macq), M.Ed. (Syd). (1994- Stage 1 Curriculum and Pastoral Leader 96) Mrs Fiona Evans, PCGE (Primary) (Exeter), PG Cert in Ed 2015 Master Teacher - Professional Accreditation & Training Management (Portsmouth) Mr Arch Humphries, B.Ed. (CCES), Cert.Rel.Ed. 1999/3 Stage 2 Curriculum Leader (CTC), Dip.Bib.Studies (Moore College), M.Ed. (ACU), M.A.(Theology) (ACU), M.R.E. Mrs Danielle Collins, B.Teach. (UNSW), B.Ed. (ACU), 2012 (ACU). H.F.T.G.N. M.Ed. (Deakin) Master Teacher - Technological and Applied Studies Stage 2 Pastoral Leader Mrs Heather Bootle, B. Ed. (Newcastle CAE), M.Ed. 1992 Ms Michelle Sommerfield, B.Ed. (Primary) (Syd) 2005/3 (UWS). Stage 3 Curriculum Leader Master Teacher- Mathematics Ms Kathryn Lonze, B.Ed., Dip. Teach (USA), Dip Ed. 2016 Mrs Carol Geddes, B.Sc. (Syd) Grad. Dip.Ed. (Syd). 1999 (MIHE) Stage 3 Pastoral Leader
SENIOR STAFF | JUNIOR SCHOOL | SUMMER HILL CAMPUS Mr Trevor O'Neill, B.Teach. (UWS), B.Arts (UWS) 2010 Deputy Master of the Junior School/ Primary Co-ordinator (Stage 3) Pre-Kindergarten Coordinator Mr Craig Hassall, Dip. Teach. (Physical Education) 1990 Mrs Kerrie Sigston, B.Ed. (APD) (Griffith), Dip. Teach. 2010 (C.C.E.S.), B.Ed. (ACU), M.Ed. (Deakin). (B.A.C.E.) Director of Primary Curriculum PYP Co-ordinator Director of Preparatory School Music Mrs Merilyn Ormes, B.Ed. (Early Childhood). (CSU) 2001 Mrs Geraldine Campbell, M.Ed. Leadership (ACU), B.Ed. 1987 (QUT), Grad. Cert. R.E. (ACU), Grad. Dip. Registrar (Primary) Teach (BCAE), Dip. Mus. (GU), MACE, Mr Simon Kelly, B.Ed. (UNSW) 1998 MACEL Infants Co-ordinator & Curriculum Leader Sportsmaster Mrs Jenny Tredinnick, B.Ed. (Primary) (UC) 2009 Mr James Bremner, B.Ed. (Syd), Dip. Business 2015 (Marketing) Stage 2 Curriculum Leader Assistant Chaplain Ms Jacqueline Kelly, B.Ed. (Hons) (UOW) 2015 Mr Stuart Smith 2006 Stage 3 Curriculum Leader Mrs Patricia Duke, B.A. (Macq), Dip.Teach. (UON) 2006 SENIOR STAFF | FIELD STUDIES CENTRE Sportsmaster Dean of Field and Environmental Studies Mr Chris Allum, B.Ed. (Primary) (Syd) M.Ed. 2009 (Curriculum and Pedagogy) (Macq) Mr John Barclay, B.Sc (Hons) (UNSW), M.Sc.(UNSW), 2011/2 M.Ed. (UNSW) Assistant Chaplain/Primary Coordinator (Stage 2) Mr Paul Brigden, B.Ed.(Special) (UTS), B.D. (Moore 2014/4 College) ACADEMIC STAFF | MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOLS | SUMMER HILL Director of Junior School Music The Reverend Trevor Ackman, B.Com. (UNSW), LLB (UNSW), 2004/3 2013/4 Mr Trevor Adams, B.Mus (UNE), Dip.Ed (UTAS), M.Ed. B.Th., (Moore College), Dip. Min. (MTC), (UTS), A.Mus.A (Piano Perf.) M.Ed. (UWS), Grad. Dip. Ed. (UNE) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 8 Mr Christopher Aschman, B.Mus. (Perf) (ANU), Grad. Dip. 2005 Mr Jed Hogan, B.Ed. Special Needs (ACU), B.Ed. P.E. 2002/2 Ed. (CSU) & Outdoor Ed. (Edith Cowan), M.Ed. (Syd), Dip. Teach. (P/N TC, NZ) Mr Peter Bamford, B.Ed. (Fine Arts) (UNE), Dip.Teach. 2011/2 (Kuring-Gai CAE), M.Ed. (Fine Arts) (UNSW) Mr Alastair Hunt, B.Sc. (Hons) (ANU), Grad. Dip. Ed. 2014/4 (UTS) Mrs Vanessa Bauer, B.Com. (UOW), Grad. Dip.Ed.(CSU), 2002/2 C.P.A. (CSU), Grad. Dip. Maths (CSU) Mr Kai Ikeuchi, B.Social Work (Syd), B. Teach. 2011/3 (CSU). M.T.G.N Ms Phyllis Bookluck, B.A. (Syd), Dip.Ed. (Syd) 2000 Mrs Daphne Kao, B.Ed. (Taiwan), Grad. Cert. Educ. 2002/4 Mr Anthony Bosco, B.A (Syd) M. Teach (Syd) 2016/4 Studies (Syd) Mr David Brereton, B.Ec. (Syd), LI.B. (Syd), B. Teach. 2010 Mr Peter Karakiozis, B.A., (Syd.), M.Teach. (Syd), 2010 (UTS) M.Ed. (UON) Mrs Heidi Broadbent, B.Sc. (Syd), Dip.Ed. 2007/3 Mr Don Kesby, B.Sc. (UNSW), Dip.Ed. (Syd) 2006 (Mathematics) (Macq) Mrs Alison Klein, B.A., (UNSW), Dip. Ed. (UNSW) 2003 Mr William Campbell, B.Health Sc. (PDHPE) (UWS), Dip. 2015/2 Ed.(PDHPE and RE) (ACU) Mrs Valeria Korjenevski, B.Mus., Performance and 2000 Teaching (Hons) (Minsk, Belarus) Mr David Chilton, B.Ed. (Hons) (Syd), B.A. (Syd), M.Ed. 2012/2 (Leadership) (NICE) Mr Brett Lammiman, B.Ed. (Mitchell CAE), M.A. (Syd) 2005 Mr Daniel Chu, B.Sc (Syd), M.Teach. (Syd) 2013/3 Mr Andrew Lane, B.Ed (Secondary) (Syd), M.Arts (Syd), 2014/2 M.Div (ACD) Terms 1-3 (1987- Mr Benjamin Cook, Foundation Diploma in Christian Stud. 2004/3 2001) (George Whitefield College, Sth.Africa). Mr David Latimer, B.A. (Hons) (UON), M.Ed. 2000 Mrs Christine Daniel, B.Sc. (Biomedical Sc.), M.Sc. (Medical 2012 (Languages) (Syd) Microbiology) (UTS), Grad. Dip. Ed. (Macq) Mr Rolf Lepelaar, B.SC. (Syd) Dip. Ed. (Syd) M.Div. 2016/4 Mr David Davies, B.Ed. (Ind.Arts) (Syd) 2012/2 (SMBC) Mr Andrew Del Riccio, B.Mus. (Syd), Grad.Dip.Mus. 1999 Ms Ami Liu, B.Arts (UNSW) M.Arts (UNSW), Grad. 2014/3 (Perf.) (Syd), Grad.Dip.Ed. (UNE), M.Mus. Dip.Ed (Secondary) (ACU) (UBC), M.Ed. (UWS). Mr Kenson Low, B.Ed. (Syd), Grad. Dip. in Law (UNE), 2008 Mr Guy Dennis, B.A. (Hons) (Exeter), M.Ed.St. (UNE), 1998 M.T.G.N Terms 1-3 M.B.A. (UNE), M.Ed.Admin. (UNE), Dip.Ed. (UNE), G.A.I.C.D., M.A.C.E., M.A.C.E.L., Mr James Martin, B.Com. (Macq), M.Com. (Syd), Dip. 2008/3 F.R.G.S., A.F.A.I.M., JP Ed. (UNSW), M.T.G.N Mr Bobby Dimitrievski, B.Mus. (Syd Conserv.) (Syd), 2010 Mr Justin McGrath, B.A. (UNSW), Dip. Ed. (Syd) 1995 Dip.Ed. (UNE), ADMT (Syd), A.Mus.A. (AMEB) Mr Philip McKay, B. Teach. (ACU), B.A. (ACU) 2011 Mr David Dixon, B.Sc. (App. Geol.), (UNSW), Dip. 1981 Mr Andreas Mickler, Erstes Staatsexamen (Univ. 2011/3 Ed.(UNE), M.Sci.Soc. (UNSW) Heidelberg, Germany), Grad. Dip.Ed. (Macq) (1997/4- 09) Ms Marian Dunbar, B.Sc. (Syd), Grad. Dip.Ed. (CSU) 2012 Ms Lucy Miller, B.A. (English/Theatre/History) 2012 Mr Andrea Folli, B.A (Witwatersrand, Sth. Africa), 2012/4 (UNSW), Dip.Ed. (Syd), B.A. (Hons) (Acting) Higher Dip. Ed. (Natal), Honours Degree (Middlesex/Univ. Italia Conti Academy) (Higher) ( Rand Afrikaans University) Mr Matthew Miller, B.A. (UNSW), Grad. Dip. Ed. (UNSW) 2013 Mr William Foran, B.Ed. (CCE Syd), Dip.Teach. (CCE 2001 Syd) Mr Ringo Mok, B.Sc. (AdvMath) (Syd), M.Teach. 2015/2 (Secondary) (Syd) Mr Stephen Foster, B.Sc. (Hons.1) (UON), M.Sc. (UNSW), 2012/3 M.Sc. Soc. (UNSW), M.Ed. (Syd) Mr Ian Moran, B.Applied Sc.(Syd), B.Teach. (Syd) 2007 Mrs Anna Giuliani, B.Ed.(Witwatersrand, Sth. Africa) 2009/4 Ms Erin Munn, B.Sc (UNE), B.Teach. (UNE) 2013 Mr Luke Gray, B.Sc. (Syd), Dip. Arts (Syd), Grad. Dip. 2006 Mrs Elizabeth Murphy, B.A. (Human Movement Studies) 2010 Ed. (Wesley Inst.) (UTS), Dip.Ed. (PD/H/PE) (UTS) Dr Andrée Greenwell, B.A. (Mus.) (VCA), Grad. Dip. 2013 Mr Danny Nguyen, B. Design (UWS)., M Teach. (UWS) 2012 (Mus.) (VCA), DCA (UOW) Mr Mark Oakley, B. Design (UNSW), B. Art Educ. 2008 Mrs Margaret Hanna, B. Chem. Eng. (UNSW), Grad. Dip. 2014/4 (UNSW) Ed. (ACU) Mrs Sally Ortega, B.Mus. (Music Ed.) Hons 1, 2012 Mr Mark Hatton-Ward, B.Sc. (Syd), Dip.Ed. (Syd) 1986 A.Mus.A., L.Mus.A., A.T.C.L. (Maternity Leave) Mr Terry Haywood, B.A. (Hons) (Adelaide). 2000/2 Mrs Tabatha Paterson, B.Ed. (Syd), Grad.Dip. Lib.Mgmt. 2008 Mr William Henry, B.A. (Hons) (Leeds), M.Mus. (Lond), 2006/3 (UNSW) LRAM. (Lond). Grad. Dip. Ed. (UNE) Mr Andrew Payne, B.Ed. (Physical & Health Ed) (ACPE), 2013 Ms Fiona Hill, B.Mus. (Hons) (Adelaide), M.A. (Screen 2008 Dip.Ed. (UTS), M.Ed (Syd) Comp.) (AFTRS), Grad. Dip. Ed. (UNE) Mr Andrew Pierce, Grad. Dip. (ACC), S.Ch (ACC), M.Ed. 2002/3 Mr Matthew Hirst, B.A. (UNSW), Dip.Ed. (UNSW), M.Ed. 2009 (Syd), M.A. (Syd) (Syd) Mr William Pratt, B.Ed. (Edith Cowan), Dip.Teach. 1998/3 (Riverina), B.Th., Dip. Min. (Morling), M.Ed. (UOW).
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Mr Christopher Robinson, B.A. (Syd), Dip.Ed. (Syd) M.Ed. 2000 Mr Mark Worsfold, B.A. (UNSW), B.Ed. (UNSW), Dip. 2009/4 (Eng) (UNE). Elect. Eng. (Nth. Syd. TAFE)., Grad. Cert. Arts (UNE) Mr Phillip Roser, B.A (Syd), B.Ed. (Syd) 2014 Mr Peter Wrench, B.A. (UNSW), LLB (UNSW), B.D., 2007 Ms Michelle Schlyder, B.A. (Hons.) (Syd), M. Teach. (Syd) 2003 Dip. Min. (Moore), Grad.Dip.Ed. (Wesley) Mr Shane Scott, B.Sc. (La Trobe Uni.), Dip. Ed. (Melb) 2013 (Term 1-3) Mr Alex Simpson, B.A. (UWS), M. Teach. (UWS) 2015 Mr Neil Smallfield, B.A. (UNISA, Sth. Africa), PGCE 2016/2 TESS SUPPORT SERVICES | COUNSELLING | SUMMER HILL CAMPUS (UNISA, Sth. Africa), Dip. Game Ranging and Psychologist Lodge Management (Damelin College, Sth. Africa) Mrs Sandi Bell, B.A. (ANU), B.Sci. (ANU), Grad Dip 2014/2 Psych (U.C.), MAPS Mrs Jessica Spratt, B.A. (Syd), Dip.Ed. (Syd). 1992 Mr Mitch Huie, B.Psych, (UWS), Cert. Psych. Practice 2014/2 Mr Michael Spratt, B.Ed. (Syd), M.Ed. (Syd) 1995 (ACAP) Mr George Stefanovic, B.A.(Psych.) (UOW), B.Ed.(Health 2002 Dr Thea Longman, BPsych (Hons), DClinPsy/MSc 2016 & PE) (UOW), M.Ed. (Sport Psych.) (UOW), Dip.O.Rec. (UNSW) Mr Paul Stenhouse, B.Ed. (ACU), Dip.R.E. (ACU), 2002 TESS SUPPORT SERVICES | ACADEMIC | SUMMER HILL CAMPUS M.Ed. Admin, (UNSW), M.A.C.E., M.T.G.N Head of Gifted & Talented PK-10 Ms Rosey Stewart, Dip.Ed. (UNE), M.Design Sc. (Digital 2005/4 Mrs Lisa Gossling, B.Ed. (ACU) Cert Learning 2014/3 Media) (Syd), B.A. (Griffith) Difficulties (UNSW), Dip.Teach (ACU), M.Ed Ms Sarah Tallis, B.A. Science (Nutrition) (Syd), Grad 2016/1 (ACU), COGE (UNSW) Dip. Ed. (SCU) Learning Support Coordinator (7-12) Ms Kirsten Taylor, B.A. Lit. Studies (Hons) (Hull) PGCE 2016/4 Ms Katie Brett, B.Ed. (H.M.H.E) (Syd) 2015/2 (Hull) Learning Support Teacher Dr Chris Thanopoulos, B.Sc.(Med.) (UNSW), B.Med. 2007/4 B.Surgery, (Hons) (UNSW) B.Div., (Hons), Mrs Fiona Daniels, Dip.Teach. (Guild. Teachers’ College) 2002 Dip.Ministry (Moore College), Grad. Dip. Ed. Mrs Emma Heffernan, B.A. (English) (UOW) , Grad.Dip. 2006 (Wesley) Ed. (UOW) Term 4 2002/4 Mrs Maria Thanos, B.A. (UNSW), B.Ed. (UNSW) Miss Jessica Mayr, B.Ed. (Primary) (UTS), B.Ed. (Specialist) 2012 Mr Daniel Tkacz, B.Ed. (CSU), Cert. IV Ass.& Work 2010/4 (UTS) (TAFE), Electrical Trade Cert. (TAFE) Mrs Margaret Simos, B.Ed. (QUT), Dip,Ed. (ACU) (part-time) 2003 2008/4 Mr Benjamin Treloar, B.Ed. (D&T) (Syd) EAL/D Coordinator (K-12) 2014 Mrs Therese Turner-Jones, B.Ed. (ACU), Dip.Ed. (ACU), Ms Maxine Whelan, B.A. (Syd), Dip. Ed. (Armidale) Dip. 2001/4 M.Ed. (Leadership) (UNSW), M.T.G.N Ed. Creative Writing (UTS), CELTA Cambridge Dr Mark Tutton, B.A (Communications and 2016/4 Certificate in TESOL International Studies) (UTS), B.A (Hons) EAL/D Teacher (Sorbonne) M.A (Lille), Ph.D. (Lille) Ms Vanessa Di Giacomo, B.CA, (Macq), 1st Degree Cert. 2011/4 2004/4 Mr Joseph Vaccarella, B.Sc. (UNSW), Dip.Ed. (UNSW), for Practical French (Paul Valery Univ. France), Grad. Cert. Physics (ACU) Grad.Dip.Ed. (UNSW), TESOL Cert. (UNSW) Miss Christina Vanden Hengel, B.VA (Fine Arts) (Sydney 2014 (part-time) College of Arts), M.Teach. (Syd) Disability Provisions Officer 2010/4 Mr Steven Vazouras, B.Sc. (Industrial Arts) (UNSW), Mrs Emma Heffernan, B.A. (English) (UOW) , Grad.Dip. 2006 Dip.Ed. (UNSW) Ed. (UOW) Terms 1-3 Mr Justin Vincent, B.A. PDHPE (UOW), Grad. Dip. Ed. 2016/4 Maths (UOW) ACADEMIC STAFF | JUNIOR SCHOOL | SUMMER HILL Mrs Sylvia Wallace, B.Mus. Ed. (Hon) (Syd), M.Mus. 2000 (UNSW) Mrs Vanessa Adamberry, B.Ed. (ACU) 2105 Mr Mark Waters, B.Ed. (UON), B.Min. (SMBC), Ass. 2006 Mr Jonathan Borger, B.A. Comm. (UTS), M.Teach. 2013 Dip. Divinity and Miss. (SMBC) (Primary) (Syd) Ms Sabine Wieczorek, B.A. (Paris), Dip.Ed. (UNSW) 2000 Ms Finella Clark, B. Fine Arts (UNSW), B.A. Art Ed. 2016 (UNSW), M. Art (UNSW) Mrs Janet Wonders, B.Ed. (Human Movement/Maths 2001/4 Teaching) (Syd), R.N. (Royal North Shore Ms Emma Cook, B.A. (UON), B.Teach. (UON) 2013 Hosp.), Mr David Gaudiosi, B.A. (UOW), Dip.Ed. (UOW) 2015 Ms Alexandra Wood, B.Fine Art (Hons) (National Art 2011/2 Ms Gillian Gratton, B.Ed. (Primary) (UTS) 2015 School), M.Film and Telev. (Bond), Dip Ed. (UOW) Ms Claire Hexton, B.Ed. (ECE, Birth-12)(Notre Dame) 2015 Mr Adam Wood, B.Comm. (UNSW), LLB (UNSW) 2014 Ms Chloe Martin, B.Ed (Macq) 2007 Miss Laura McGuinness, B.A. (Hons) (Primary) (UWE 2012 UK), B.A. (Hons) (Primary) (ACU) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 10 Mrs Jennifer Mitrokas, B.Ed. (Primary) (Syd) 2013/2 Mr Sebastian McGrath, B.Ed. (ACU) 2014 Ms Kate Morgan, B.A. (Music), S.A.C.A. 2010 Mr Scott Merrick, B.Ed. (UTS Ku-ring-gai) (Primary), 2003 M.Ed. (UOW) Mr David Munnoch, B.A. (Macq), Dip. Ed (Macq), 2003 M.App.Sci.(Teacher/Librarianship) (CSU), Ms Helen Nafranowicz, B.Ed. (Syd), M.Ed (CSU) 2016 Grad. Cert. TESOL (CSU), MACE Ms Amanda Levee, B. Art Ed. 2016 Mr Suliasi Niulala, B.Sc. (Massey NZ), Dip. Teach. 2007/4 Ms Jessica Lee, B.A. (UNSW), B. Ed. Sec. (UNSW) 2016/2 (Massey NZ) Mrs Karen Oliver, B.A. (Macq.), Dip. Ed. (Macq), M.A.C.E. 2000 Mr Bradley O’Young, B.Ed. (Primary) (ACU), B.Ed. 2015 (Habilitation) (ACU) Ms Jessica Olliek, B.Ed. (ACU) 2016 Mrs Veronica Pratt, Cert. Ed. (Bristol) 2004/4 Mrs Kirsten Parker, B.Ed. (ACU), B.Teach. (ACU), Master 2008 of Educ. (Teacher Librarianship) (CSU) Mrs Michelle Richards, B.Ed. (Macq), Dip. Teach. (Early 2013 (Maternity Leave 2016) Childhood) (Macq) Grad. Dip. Teach. (8-12) (Macq) Ms Fiona Perdikos, B.Ed. (ACU), M.Ed. (ACU) 2014/2 Ms Mary Wang, B.A. (Chinese Lit) (Beijing Normal 2013 Ms Elanor Pleffer, B.Ed (Early Childhood) (Birth-12 2016/2 Iniv.), M.Chinese Lit. (Beijing Normal Univ.) years) (Mq) B.A. Teach. (Secondary) (UTS) Mrs Elisabeth Robinson, B.A. Ed. (Hons) (Durham UK) 2013 Mrs Gaby Shatter, B.A. (College of Fine Arts), B.Art Ed. 2010/2 TESS SUPPORT SERVICES | ACADEMIC | JUNIOR SCHOOL | SUMMER (UNSW) (Maternity Leave) HILL CAMPUS Mrs Nicole Smeulders, B.Mus.Ed. (UNSW Consv. Of 2010/2 TESS Learning Support Teacher Music), L.T.C.L., A.Mus.A. (Singing), A.T.C.L. (Piano). Mrs Robyn Scott, B.Ed. (Primary) (Syd) 1996 Ms Vincenza Toia, B.Ed. (Primary) (ACU) 2013 Mrs Julie Ovens, Dip.Ed. (Dunedin Teacher’s College, NZ) 1998/3 Mrs Madeleine Walsh, M.Teach. (Prim) (UWS), Dip. Law (Syd) 2015 TESS EAL/D Teacher Ms Ying Yu Wei, B.A. Health Science (Syd), M.Teach. (Syd) 2016 Ms Elizabeth Ralphs, B.Ed. (SPCE), Grad Dip. Expressive 2016 and Performing Arts (UNSW), Grad Dip. Mrs Helen Wills, B.Ed. (Early Childhood) (Macq) 2006 Religious Studies (USA), Cert. TESOL
Gifted & Talented Teacher TESS SUPPORT SERVICES | COUNSELLING | STRATHFIELD CAMPUS 2014/3 Mrs Lisa Gossling, B.Ed. (ACU) Cert Learning Psychologist Difficulties (UNSW), Dip.Teach (ACU), M.Ed (ACU), COGE (UNSW) Mrs Susan Taubman, B. Comm. (Melb), Grad. Dip .Ed. 2003/3 Psych. (Monash), M. Psych. (counselling) (Monash) ANCILLIARY STAFF | SUMMER HILL CAMPUS Mrs Katrina Thornley, B.Sc. (UNSW), M. Psych. 2016 TESS Teacher's Aide (counselling) (Monash) Mrs Cecilia Bertoia, Cert III Ed. Support Special 2015 Mrs Karen Heatley, ADD 2016 TESS SUPPORT SERVICES | ACADEMIC | STRATHFIELD CAMPUS Ms Rosemary Samyia, B.A. (Macq), LLB (Macq), B.Teach. (Syd) 2014/2 Learning Support Coordinator (Primary) Ms Marita Stephens, B.A. (Macq) 2014/2 Mrs Margaret Rees, B.Teach. (Early Childhood) (Macq.) 2004/3 Grad. Cert. Lit. (UOW), Grad. Cert. Special Educ. (Learning Difficulties) (Macq) ACADEMIC STAFF | PREPARATORY SCHOOL | STRATHFIELD CAMPUS Learning Support Teacher Mr Brett Bacon, B.Teach. (UOW) B.Ed. (Primary) 2014 Ms Michelle Sommerfield, B.Ed. (Primary) (Syd) 2005/3 (UOW), Dip. Children's Services (NSW TAFE) EAL/D Teacher Mrs Sally Bailey, B.Ed. (Melb), Dip. Ed. (Melb) 2015 Mrs Danielle Johnston, B. Human Movement, B. Ed. 2014 Mrs Amber Burke, B.Ed. (Primary) (ACU), B.Ed. 2005/3 (UTS), M.Teach. (Primary) (UWS) (Habilitation) (ACU), M.Ed. (Leadership) (UOW) Gifted & Talented Teacher Mrs Holly Caddy, B.Ed. (Primary) (Notre Dame) 2013 Mrs Francene Bryce, B.Ed. (ACU), Dip. Teach. (CCE), 2015 Mr Eamonn Dunphy, Dip.Teach. (MCAE), B.Ed. (UWS), 2012 M.Ed.(UNE) COGE (UNSW) (2005- 08, 10)
Ms Claire Elliott, M.Ed Int.Ed (Syd), B.A. (Macq), Dip. 2016 ACADEMIC STAFF | FIELD STUDIES CENTRE Ed. (Macq) M.Ed (CSU) Outdoor Educators Mr Brent Hinson, B.A., (Macq), Dip. Ed. (Macq) 2003 Mr Charlton Kent, B. Ed. (UTS), B. Human Movement (UTS) 2013 Mr Oscar Jorgensen-Hull, B.Ed. (Syd) 2016 The Reverend Mr Mark Gannon, B.Ed. (Notre Dame) 2016 Philip Andrew, B.Sc. (UNSW), B.TH. (Moore) 2014/4 Ms Angela Kuo, B.A. (Taiwan), Dip.Ed. (Syd) Term 1-2 2000/4 Mr David Gregory, B.A. (UNE), Grad. Dip. Ed. (UNE), 2014/4 (2006) MBA (Southern Cross)
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Outdoor Education Instructor Mrs Ludmila Palmer, Teaching Diploma (USSR), 1989 Performance Diploma (Distinction) (USSR), Mr Brock Korremans 2013 A.Mus.A. Clarinet BOARDING HOUSE STAFF Ms Johanna Petsche, B.A. (Hons), B.M., Ph.D (Syd) 2014 Deputy Boarding House Master Double Bass Mr Benjamin Cook, Foundation Diploma in Christian Stud. 2004/3 Mr David Potts 2006 (George Whitefield College, Sth.Africa). Flute House Mother Mrs Jitka Neradilek, Dip. Mus. (Prague) 1985 Ms Suzanne Galluzzo, Dip. Nursing. (St. George Hospital) 2001 Guitar Boarding Staff Mr Stefano Rocco, B.A. Jazz (London) 2014 Mrs Heidi Broadbent, B.Sc. (Syd), Dip.Ed. 2007/3 (Mathematics) (Macq) Mr Andrew Troy, Adv. Dip. Tech. Prod. 2007 Mr Ringo Mok, B.Sc. (AdvMath) (Syd), M.Teach. 2015/2 Jazz Piano (Secondary) (Syd) Mr Nick Southcott, B. Mus. (Jazz) 2012 2013 Mr Matthew Miller, B.A. (UNSW), Grad. Dip. Ed. (UNSW) Oboe/ Bassoon/Clarinet 2015 Mr Ben Romeo, (Part time) Mr Anthony Grimm, B.Mus. M.Mus., Dip. Health Science. 2011 2015 Mr Nathaniel Romeo Percussion 2014 Mr David Zhang Mr Jeremy Cook, B.Sc., Arch. (Sth Africa) 1994 Junior Resident Masters Ms Kaylie Dunstan, B. Mus. (Syd. Conservatorium), 2013 Mr Max Subba Row, Cranley School, Surrey, UK 2016/3 Performance Diploma (Detmold), B. Mus Performance (Stuttgart), M.Mus (Syd. Mr Tom Brooker, Alton College, UK 2016/3 Conservatorium) Pianoforte FULL-TIME MUSIC PERFORMANCE STAFF | SUMMER HILL Ms Louise Welch, DSCM, RAM Lond. 2006 Band Master / Head of Brass Mrs Mary Yeung, B.A. (Syd), Dip.Ed. (Syd), LTCL 1987 Mr Christopher Aschman, B.Mus Perf. (ANU), Grad. Dip. Ed. 2005 Mrs Heidi Curran, B.Mus (Sydney) 2016 Secondary (CSU) Pipe Organ Head of Strings Mr Peter Kneeshaw, A.M., FTCL, L.Mus.A. ADCM (TCL) 2000 Ms Kate Morgan 2010 Saxophone/Clarinet Head of Woodwinds Mr David Bell, B.Mus. Jazz Performance 2013 Mr William Henry, B.A. (Hons.) (Leeds), M.Mus.(Royal 2006 Academy of Music, Kings College London) , Mr Edwin Schots, Jazz. Perf. (The Hague) 1996 LRAM, Dip. Ed (UNE) Violin/Viola Master of Chapel Music Ms Aeree Kim, C.S.C.M. Dip. Mus. (Syd. Conserv.) 1996 2012 Mrs Sally Ortega, B.Mus.Ed (Hons), LMusA, ATCL Mrs Annette Smith, B.Mus., (Syd), Dip. Mus. (Syd. 2005 Accompanist Conserv.), ATCL (Perf.), ATCL Mr Gregory Kinda, B.Ed. (UWS), M.A. Piano (Poland) 2011 Voice Brass Mr Spencer Darby, B.Mus. (Hons) (Adelaide), M.Mus 2012 Performance (Syd. Conservatorium) Andrew Del Riccio, M.Mus (UBC), Grad. Dip. Mus., 1999 B.Mus.(Syd) Strings PERFORMANCE MUSIC STAFF | STRATHFIELD Mrs Ludmila Palmer, Teaching Diploma (USSR), 1987 Visiting Instrumental Specialists Performance Diploma (Distinction) (USSR), Brass A.Mus.A. Mr Andrew Del Riccio, M.Mus(UBC), Grad. Dip. Mus., 1999 1999 Mrs Valeria Korjenevski, B.Mus.(Performance & B.Mus.(Syd) Teaching) (Hons), Minsk Belarus Mr Jacob Shaw, B.Mus. (Performance) (UQ), M.Mus. 2003 (Karlsruhe, Germany) VISITING INSTRUMENTAL SPECIALISTS| SUMMER HILL Mr William Sandwell, B. Mus (Performance) (Syd) 2013 Brass Cello 2003 Mr Jacob Shaw, B.Mus. (Performance) (UQ), M.Mus. Mr Nicholas McManus 2016 (Karlsruhe, Germany) Clarinet and Saxophone Mr William Sandwell, B.Mus. Performance (Syd) 2013 Ms Johanna Petsche, B.A. (Hons.) , B.Mus., PhD 2014 Cello Mr Ed Shots, Jazz Perf (The Hague) 1996 Mr Jameson Choe, A.Mus.A 2016 TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 12 Double Bass Executive Assistants Mr David Potts 2006 Dr Holly Champion, B.Mus/ B.A (Hons), PhD (UNSW) 2013 Flute Ms Rebecca Curtis 2015 Mrs Jitka Neradilek, Dip. Mus. (Prague) 1985 Ms Valentina Damcevski 2012/3 Guitar Mrs Barbara Fox, (part-time). 1992 Mr Stefano Rocco, B.A. Jazz Mrs Helen McFarlane 2010/3 Oboe Mrs Rebecca Miller, B. Bus. (UTS) 2007/2 Ms Anna Rodger Mrs Margaret Murphy 2014/3 Percussion Mrs Linda Nguyen 2014/3 Ms Kaylie Dunstan, B.Mus, M.Mus 2013 Miss Bonnie Jensen 2016/1 Pianoforte Mrs Renata Meleo 2016/1 Mrs Jennifer Trynes, B.A. (Music) Mrs Annette O'Bree 1998/2 (1996/3- Ms Louise Welch, DSCM, RAM Lond. 2006 1997/3) Mrs Jennifer Swanton, B.Ed. Student Services Secretary Violin Miss Elizabeth Haines 1985 Miss Lorraine Jayasinghe, B.A. (Melb), B.Mus. (Melb), Administrative Assistants Graduate Dip. of Profess. Music Practice (Tas), Suzuki Teachers’ Cert. Australia Mrs Sarah Grant (part-time) 2015 (Primary) Mrs Rosanna Nunez (part-time) 2012/3 Mrs Valeria Korjenevski, B.Mus., Performance (Hons) Ms Alysha Khan 2016/2 (Minsk, Belarus) Mrs Annie Ellis (Part-time) 2015 Mrs Colin Tripolone, B.Mus. Finance Mrs Jay Tripolone, B.Mus. Mrs Liisa Chappelow 1989/4 Violin/Cello Mrs Kerrie Hoy 2004 Mrs Ludmila Palmer, Teaching Diploma (USSR), 2010/3 Performance Diploma (Distinction) (USSR), Mrs Jo Lazoroska A.Mus.A. Mrs Marianne Tanuse 2014/2 Violin/Piano Mr Washington Maira 2010/3 Mrs Antonia Deasey, A.G.S.M., Dip.Ed. (Lond) Mrs Mariana Tokic, (part-time) 2003 Mrs Cheryl Xuereb Terms 1-2 2006 ADMINISTRATION STAFF | SUMMER HILL | STRATHFIELD Secretary to the Head Master ANCILLARY STAFF | SUMMER HILL Mrs Deborah Xuereb, JP. 1991/4 Director of Basketball / Sports Centre Manager Community Relations Manager Mr Ben Morrissey 1999/3 Mrs Helena Scott 2013/3 Director of Swimming Secretary to the Master of the Preparatory School Mr Ben Tuxford 2016 Mrs Theresa Carmichael, B.Sc. 2014/4 High Performance Coach Secretary to the Master of the Junior School Mr Matthew Brown, B.Sports Sc. (UNSW), Grad. Dip.Ed. 2002/3 Mrs Rina Bandaranayake, Bachelor of Business (CUT) 2013 (UTS) Community Relations Officers Assistant Swimming Coach 2016 Mrs Sue Trunk 1998 Mr Andrew Aebi Mrs Marian Bennett 1989/4 Director of Tennis 2009/2 Mrs Joanne Gabbe, B.CA (UOW) 2015 Mr Jeremy Dykgraaff, B.A. (Economics) (UON), Dip. of Tour Guiding (Syd. TAFE) Ms Dinora Marquez 2016/2 Director of Track and Field/Athletic Development Enrolments Officers Mr Andrew Murphy, Post Grad., Dip.App.Sc. (Sports 2006/3 Mrs Georgina Gunner, B. Arts (Syd), M.Comm. (Syd) 2014 Coaching) (UQ), OACM Mrs Alison Sinclair-Kydd, BA (UTS), Cert III (TAFE NSW), 2013 Director of Water Polo PG Cert. in Man (Macq) Mr Bruce Duffy, B.Arts. (ACU) Terms 1-3 2012/3 Mrs Melissa Van Der Leeden 2014/2 (2009/4- Fitness Centre Manager 2012) Mr Bradley Woods 2013/2 Staffing Administrator Mrs Linda Joseph 2014/3 13 STAFF DIRECTORY 2016
Fitness and Wellbeing Manager AV Manager Mr Chris Knight, B.Bus (UOWS), Dip.Teach (Syd) 2016 Mr Damon Pieterse, M. Music Production (Berklee 2010/2 College of Music) Special Duties Masters Stage and Studio Technician (Video Specialist) Mr Martin Lang 1997 Mr John Blois 2011 Mr Jonathan Wallace 2007 AV Cadets Health Centre – Senior Nurse Mr Jared Lammiman, (part-time) 2013/3 Sister Katie Brooks, R.N., B.Nursing (Syd), Grad. Dip. 2008/3 Operating Suite, Immunisation Cert. (RCN) Mr Martin Bernard, (part-time) 2014/3 Laboratory Assistants Assistant Publications Designer Ms Joseline Nunag, B.Sci. Biology (Philosophy) (De La 2011/3 Mr Nicholas van Breda, BCA (UOW), M. Design (UTS) 2008/2 Salle Univ, Philippines), M.Biology (UST, Mrs Angela Lustre, B. Design (UWS) 2010/2 Philipinnes), Grad. Dip. Sec. Ed. (ACU) Publications Editorial Mr Phil Oliver, B.Sc. (UNSW) 2016 Mr Ronald Ogier, B.A. (Melb.), T.P.T.C. (Bendigo) 1997 Mrs Urania Sideris, (School of Biological Sciences), 2000/1 (1966- Pathology Techns. Cert. (STC) 1994) Library Services Specialist Technology and Design Assistant Miss Caitlin Anagnostopoulos 2015 Mr Robert Angeloni 2009/2 Ms Paula Herlinger, Dip (Library & Inform.Studies) 2011/4 Textbook Hire (Ultimo TAFE) Mrs Kathy Smoker 2014 Ms Courtney McLeod, Dip. of Library and Information 2015 Services (Syd TAFE) Teachers’ Aide, Food Technology 2013 Library – Professional Librarian Cadet Mrs Kerrie Leadbeatter Ms Domonique Mileto 2015 Teachers' Aides, Junior School Archivist Mrs Emily Brown 2016 Mrs Alison Doran, B.A. (Syd), Dip.Inf.Mgmt. (Archives) 2008 Ms Joanne Webb (UNSW) Art Assistant Service Delivery Manager Ms Sarah Rodriguez, B.A. (Creative Arts) (UOW) 2013/4 Mr Karl Tikoft 2016/4 Mr Joel Tonks 2015/1 Deputy Director of ICT Art Assistant Junior School Mr John Saba, Diploma Business Programming (CPTI) 2008/3 Mrs Belinda Nikolov, B.A.(Vis.Arts) (UON), Cert Desktop 2015 Network and Systems Administration ICT Publishing (TAFE), Cert.III Ed. Support (TAFE) Mr Thomas Porritt, B.Ec. (UNSW) (Term 1) 2006 Mr Brendan Cann 2016/3 ANCILLARY STAFF | STRATHFIELD Mr Bradley Niessen, Diploma of Computing (Sydney 2015/1 Health Centre – Senior Nurse Institute of Business Technology) Sister Katie Brooks, R.N., B.Nursing (Syd), Grad. Dip. 2008/3 ICT Staff Operating Suite, Immunisation Cert. (RCN) Mr Kenneth Brisebois 2012/2 Health Centre Staff 2015/4 Mr Joshua Chen, M.Design Science (Syd), B.Comp. 2014/1 Mrs Kyllie Balazs Science (Syd) (Term 1) Mrs Ingrid Fitch, (part time) Mrs Sandhya Dimeglio, B.Appl. Sc. Maths (UTS) 2011/1 Library Assistants Mr Tu Do, B.Sc. (Information Technology) (UTS), 2014/3 Ms Courtney McCleod 2015/2 Dip.Info.Tech. (UTS) Terms 1-3 Mrs Rosanna Kwok 2005 Mr Herve Liu, M.B.A. (Surrey), Dip.Telecommunications 2014/1 TESS Teacher's Aides (CGLI) Mrs Jennifer Edwards 2011 Ms Naomi Ratnathurai, B.Sc. (Hons.) (Lond), (part-time) 2007/2 Ms Jacqueline Indari 2016 eLearning Intergrator Teachers’ Aides Mr Evan Karagiannis 2013 Mrs Margaret Anshaw 1997 Ms Kate Lee 2016/3 Mrs Catherine Charalambous, Dip. A.B.S. Cert III (Ed. 2005 ICT Cadets Support) (TAFE) Mr Jonathan Chan 2016 Mrs Michele Gadaleta 2004 Mr James Gregory 2014/4 Mrs Carmel Lombardo, Diploma in Architecture (UTS), 2007 Mr Michael Hickey 2013 Graphic Design (KVB) Visual Arts Graphic (part-time) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 14 Mrs Simone McManus, Certificate III in Education 2012 Canteen Staff Support (Teachers’ Aide Special) (Armidale Mrs Ann-Maree Rorie, (part-time) 2008/2 TAFE) Mrs Fulvia Sonego, (part-time) 2008 Ms Elena Molnar, B.A. Language Teaching (Serbia) 2016 Mrs Melani Thambar, (part-time) 2008/4 Mrs Mina Pahos, B.A. (UNSW), Graduate Dip.Ed. 2005 (UNSW) (part-time) Art Assistant Mrs Cathy Guerzoni 2014/2
ANCILLARY and SUPPORT STAFF | Field Studies Centre Operational Support Officer Mr Andrew Lloyd 2014/2
SUPPORT STAFF | SUMMER HILL Print Media Manager Mr Samir Shousha, LL.B. (UNSW) 2013 Clothing Shop Mrs Michele Coffill 2008/4 Mrs Jennifer Francis, (job share) 2008 Mrs Judy Martin, AIPM (UNE) (job share). 2010/4 Canteens’ Manager Mrs Nabiha Bitar 2004/4 Canteen Assistants Mrs Kay Colman 2004 Mr James Dobson, Terms 1-2 2002/3 Mrs Jackie Lam, Terms 1-2 2004 Mrs Julliette Lipman 2013/3 Mrs Eva Ly 2004/2 Ms Renee Kertz 2016/3 Ms Nicole Marckinus 2016/3 Ms Patrecia Mondal (casual) 2016/3 Mr Angus Szczygiel 2016/2 Mrs Xenia Maiolo 2015 (2000- 2008) Facilities and Contractors Supervisor (Summer Hill) Mr Peter Taylor 1980 Maintenance Supervisor (Summer Hill) Mr John Cronin 2002/3 Maintenance Staff Mr Simon Edge 1999 Leading Hand Mr Jon Jacobs 1996/4 Head Groundsman Mr Scott Muller 1999/3 Grounds Staff Mr Jamie Hillen 2004/2
SUPPORT STAFF | STRATHFIELD Canteen Manager Mrs Mary Saba 2011
15 COMMUNITY GROUPS 2016 STUDENT LEADERSHIP 2016
PARENTS’ AND FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION STUDENT LEADERSHIP 2016 President Mr James Trevena Captain of the School John Bechara (Mu) Vice-President Mr Dale Chaffey Vice-Captains Nicholas Bishop (Hi) Secretary Mrs Fiona Davies Sidarth Parulekar (Du) Assistant Secretary Mr John Mayers Victor Wu (Mu) Treasurer Mr Paul Driessen Assistant Treasurer Ms Rachel Simpson Prefects NSW Parent Council Representative Mr Bob Fozzard Michael Amin (WH) William Monaha (Mu) Alexander Andreatta (Du) Harrison Page (Yo) SUMMER HILL AUXILIARY Patrick Barlow (Ar) Michael Pahos (Hi) President Mrs Louise Robertson Antony Bonaccorso (St) Dean Panos (Yo) Vice President Mrs Tina Plessas Luke Borgnolo (Mu) Remo Pascale (Mu) Vice President Mrs Theodora Moschatos Nicholas Chan (Mu) Paul Raptis (Ta) Secretary Ms Mei Wong Carl Coorey-Ewings (WJ) Lachlan Rickards-Tang (Ho) Treasurer Mrs Kay White Benjamin Crowhurst (Ho) James Saab (We) Social Secretary Mrs Theodora Moschatos Julian Dimas (Ta) Joshua Seet-Lee (Ke)
STRATHFIELD AUXILIARY Jacob Elmasry (He) Reece Sekulovski (La) President Mrs Elizabeth McMullen Austin Fong (Mu) Christian Smith (Hi) Vice President (Fiesta) Mrs Heidi Trinh George Khoury-Harb (He) Keegan Street (WJ) Vice President (Fundraising) Mrs Jane Frewen Ross Kyrgias (La) Samuel Trevena (We) Secretary Mrs Katherine Galettis Ryan Longville (Mu) James Watson (We) Assistant Secretary - Social Mrs Alana Rice Stacey Marantos (Yo) Angus Webster (WJ) Committee Convener Hugo Miller (Yo) Joshua Weston (He) Treasurer Mrs Diana Farr Assistant Treasurer Mr Kasi Kolla Captain of the Preparatory School Andrew Tanous Clothing Pool Mrs Annie Furlan Vice-Captains Preparatory School Jordan Liu Parent Liaison Mrs Melanie Willis Dean Paraskevopoulos Canteen Co-ordinator Mrs Ashley McKeown Preparatory School Officers Matthew Nicolas Hamish Davidson-McLeod JUNIOR SCHOOL AUXILIARY Nicholas Nguyen President Mrs Jinan Ammoura James Huang Vice President (Community Events) Mrs Rebecca Tofalakis Vice President (Student Events) Mrs Petty Heather Captain of the Junior School Eric Mihas Secretary Mrs Anna Sidiropoulos Vice Captain of the Junior School Zachary Lin Treasurer Mrs Naomi MIller Junior School Monitors Keagan Tran THE OLD TRINITARIANS’ UNION Harrison Evans President Mr Ric Otton Benjamin Orr Hon. Secretary Mr John Williams Hon. Treasurer Mr Walter Fisterman School Contact Mr Stephen Heanly
THE TRINITY CONNECTION President Mrs Yola Yarad Vice President Mrs Julie Carrington Secretary Mrs Liisa Chappelow Hon. Treasurer School Accountant TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 16 17 HEAD MASTER’S REPORT 2016SENIOR SCHOOL | SPEECH DAY
Chairman of Council, Mr. Pegg and Mrs. Pegg
Emeritus Chairman and Chairman of the School Foundation, Mr. Mills
Distinguished Guests
Members of the School Council
Members of Staff
Ladies and Gentlemen, and
Young Men of the School.
It is my privilege to present to you the 104th report of Trinity Grammar School, Summer Hill, Strathfield and Woollamia. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Chairman of Council, Mr. Pegg, for his continuing encouragement and support in all “matters Trinity” and for his willingness to preside today.
This year we have seen the continued growth and development of our fine School in terms of Mind, Body and Spirit, that typically Trinitarian view of the holistic Christian educational philosophy so aptly expressed in our School crest and affirmed in our familiar School motto.
The wonderful addition of the Centenary Centre in Term 1 and our recently completed Field Studies Centre at Woollamia have been major developments this year and have already proven valuable in enhancing the learning opportunities for our boys. Such significant projects represent bold and challenging undertakings. That they have been so successfully executed reflects most positively on the work of our volunteer School Council, so ably led by our Chairman, Mr. Richard Pegg, and our Chairman of Council Executive, Dr Peter Collins.
Improvements and modifications at the Preparatory School, which now boasts the Prep’s version of No1 oval (Clayton’s), as well as other achievements in terms of Mind and Spirit (of which I will also make mention), represent the fruitful engagement and commitment of our broad School family:
ÆÆ The School’s Parents & Friends’ Association
ÆÆ The Junior School, Strathfield & Summer Hill Auxiliaries
ÆÆ The Old Trinitarians’ Union
ÆÆ The School Foundation
ÆÆ The Society of the Arts
On behalf of the staff and student body, I record the School’s appreciation for this continuing support which I invite us all to endorse by acclamation.
Naturally, the improvements at the Preparatory School also represent a tangible outcome of the sustained efforts of our boys and our outstanding staff. For indeed, at Trinity, we are blessed to have teachers who view their work as a vocation, and who commit to engaging wholeheartedly with those entrusted to their care in a meaningful, relational sense that encompasses both the “art” as well as the “science” of the practice of teaching. Our boys therefore experience the benefits of a school environment where teaching is regarded as a calling and not merely an occupation. “A teacher effects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.” Henry Adams
The efforts of our staff in nurturing the growth and development of our boys as students and sportsmen and, even more significantly, as young men of character and purpose, cannot and indeed must not be undervalued in our School, even if such is so often the case in the wider community. I take this opportunity to recognise the excellent work undertaken by our staff and those who support them. The School can be rightly proud of their efforts. TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 18 The School’s performance in the 2015 Higher School Certificate ÆÆ CAS Basketball Premiers – A.V. Smith Shield. HEAD MASTER’S REPORT 2016 SENIOR SCHOOL Examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Course was ÆÆ CAS Summer Volleyball Premiers – for the thirteenth year in a row. most impressive, representing the best results on record for the School. ÆÆ CAS Chess Champions – CJS Purdy Cup (fifth year in a row). ÆÆ 10% of the Class of 2015 received an ATAR of 99 or better, equal to the top 1% of the State, with ÆÆ CAS Cross Country Champions – Michael Spratt Cup (third year in a row). ÆÆ Blake Artemi (Hi) ÆÆ CAS/GPS Winter Volleyball Premiers (Undefeated). ÆÆ Alexander Connolly (Ar) ÆÆ CAS Track and Field Champions - Andrew Reid Athletics Challenge ÆÆ Tom Dickinson (La) Cup. ÆÆ James Douglas (La) ÆÆ Winners of the Sydney Eisteddfod Under 19 Chamber Music ÆÆ Jordan Martenstyn (Hi) Competition.
ÆÆ John Stapleton (Sc) Indeed, across all fields of sporting endeavour including Water polo, Cricket, Tennis, Rugby, Football, AFL, Fencing, Golf, as well as in terms All gained the maximum ATAR score of 99.95. of our broad range of curricular activities such as Cadets, the Duke of ÆÆ Thirty-two students from 2015 gained either an HSC All Round Edinburgh Award Scheme, Debating, Public Speaking, Drama, Art, and, Achievers Award or qualified for an IB Distinction Award by achieving of course, our Music, we witnessed an enthusiastic and competitive 40 points or more in qualifying for their Diploma. engagement – much in keeping with the age-old dictum of mens sana in corpore sano (a healthy mind in a healthy body). ÆÆ Some 31% of the class of 2015 cohort finished in the top 5% of the State, and overall, more than 53% of our boys graduated with an Sport and co-curricular activities have an important place in our School’s ATAR score of 85 or better. culture. They provide staff and students with a unique opportunity to share a common out-of-the-classroom experience with the unwritten ÆÆ In addition, two students were selected for ARTEXPRESS, and one curriculum that occurs in our School, the curriculum that deals with life for Design TECH. lessons: the triumphs and the tragedies of human existence, the lessons It is worth pointing out that these scholars also left a worthy example that help form character and contribute to positive school spirit. It’s this to follow in terms of their level of commitment and involvement in the engagement on the part of our boys and staff which yields insight into broader areas of School life beyond the academic; amongst the thirty- the true meaning of ‘successful endeavour’ beyond premierships, win/loss nine boys who qualified for our Scholars’ Assembly, was the School ratios or points on a scoreboard. Captain, two School Vice-Captains, twenty-nine School Prefects, five I have often remarked that we see our School community at its best when House Captains and five House Vice-Captains. we are challenged through the vicissitudes of life to dare, share and care Our boys who chose to follow a more vocationally-oriented programme with and for one another. and were engaged in Trinity’s Vocational Academic Course (TVAC) also We can be seen to be daring one another when we pioneer alternative achieved excellent outcomes. programmes to support our boys’ educational experiences – the Further, in academic terms, our boys registered fine performances in a introduction of the IB Diploma, the primary PYP programme, the School’s broad range of academic assessments including NAPLAN tests in Literacy work as an RTO, and our Traineeship programme are all examples of our and Numeracy for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, as well as in open academic ‘daring’. competitions such as the Da Vinci Competition and the Australian Schools’ We can be seen to be sharing with one another when we support our Science, Mathematics, English, Geography and Chemistry competitions. teams just as enthusiastically whether they are winning or losing, or when Our ongoing commitment to the Practice of Teaching at Trinity (POTT), we are part of the audience that is absolutely transfixed by the musical the recent formation of the Middle Years Academic Committee, our magic woven by our musicians and singers on stage. innovative work as a Registered Training Organisation, the remodelling As a school community we have been touched heavily by the death of and reconceptualising of our Library, as well as the pedagogical potential several much-loved members of our extended School family, both past facilitated through our exciting new Field Studies Centre at Woollamia, all and present. This has seen us all share and care with one another at the underline the fact that at Trinity we are committed to working creatively point of life's most challenging moment – dealing with death. and effectively to meet the very diverse needs of our boys so as to enhance their learning experiences and maintain our core academic focus Death is a reality. In essence it is part of our fallen nature, and try as as a school of excellence and scholarship. we might to ignore it or deflect it, it remains an inescapable part of our “Success has a price tag on it, and the tag reads ‘Courage, human experience. Determination, Discipline, Risk Taking, Perseverance, and Consistency’.” James M Meston Death often carries with it a veritable whirlwind of mixed emotions, human emotions reflective of pain, sorrow, emptiness as well as frustration and Such is our experience when it comes to the sporting and co-curricular at times anger and resentment. aspects of our corporate life at Trinity. It is also the ‘back-drop’ of this year’s impressive tally of fine performances across a range of sports and However, alongside this emotional maelstrom that comes and goes and activities. In 2016, an Olympic Year, our boys have registered more than often catches us at times when we are quite unprepared for it, we have their fair share of podium finishes. The proverbial ninety second sound some strong anchors – the anchors we find in God's Word: Paul writing in bite of Trinity’s ‘gold medal performances’ this year would no doubt Romans (8:28-34) reminds us that God is in control – He is sovereign and include reference to Trinity being : that those who are His will finish as His.
ÆÆ CAS Swimming Champions - securing the Tyne Challenge Shield for “What shall we say to these things? the thirteenth year in succession. If God be for us, who can be against us?”
ÆÆ CAS Diving Champions – Barnett Shield (for the twenty-seventh Romans 8: v 31. time).
19 HEAD MASTER’S REPORT 2016 | CONTINUED 2016SENIOR SCHOOL | SPEECH DAY
Young men of Year 12, over the last two terms you have granted me the Bishop (12Hi), Sidarth Parulekar (12Du) and Victor Wu (12Mu), the privilege of sharing with me your individual reflections of your time at Prefects, House Captains, and seniors of the Year 2016, have provided Trinity. I have listened to you recall highlights that ranged over the broad the general student body with a standard of leadership that in no small spectrum of life at Trinity. Many of you commented on your time as a measure helped secure the impressive achievements of this year. member of a particular group – a sporting team, the choir or orchestra, and so on. Some of you spoke of your experiences at the Prep or Junior At times that leadership has been evidenced on a somewhat grand scale School, others mentioned Cadets, Service Week camps, or overseas at major CAS events and thus plainly visible, at other times I noted that sporting or co-curricular tours. leadership occurring at a much more personal level, unobtrusively, ÆÆ a House Captain supporting a nervous Year 7 boy overawed by the Almost all of you mentioned some sporting highlight that clearly remains new challenges of high school, etched in your mind, whether it was as a spectator or as a player/ participant. In fact, probably the only facet of School life that didn’t ÆÆ a senior from the Berea group helping a group of younger boys at a feature prominently was the time you spent in class – presumably this voluntary lunch-time bible study, was taken for granted. Also, many of you recalled one or more particular staff members whose influence had a lasting positive impact on you, ÆÆ a first grade player coaching some juniors. confirming that it is people and their personal intersection with our lives These and other individual ministrations were perhaps even more that we remember most, whether in the classroom, on the sports field or meaningful due to the fact they occurred away from any spotlight. around a campfire. There is no doubt in my mind that our School community is formed and Throughout all these unique and differing recollections, there was, almost developed not so much by official pronouncements or major building universally speaking, a clear sense of appreciation of having spent your works, rather it is really formed through the growing awareness of those secondary schooling “in the green and white”. who are part of our community, the realisation that it is not so much the The fact that 2016 has been a successful and memorable year is in many proverbial three Rs of ‘Reading’, ‘Riting' and ‘Rithmatic' that sets a Trinity respects a tribute to the leadership that you, our seniors, have provided. education apart, rather it is the three R’s of human relationships, namely: Your example, your commitment to the School, your support of each Recognising the needs of others other, and also the encouragement given to those in younger years, has ensured that the best traditions are being maintained and passed on, Respecting one another and including turning up to classes right to the very last formal day of lessons. Responding to the needs of others It is hard to learn the mind of any mortal, These three elements give our School a heart and purpose worthy of its or the heart till he be tried in chief authority. founding principles. Power shows the man. Sophocles Gentlemen of Year 12, when you reflect on your time at Trinity in the years ahead, I trust that you will be reminded of our School badge and for I’m not quite certain if the role of our School Captain, John Bechara what it stands. I pray that you will recall that the elements that lead to a (12Mu), can be equated with ‘chief authority’ (John, I think we would fulfilling and meaningful existence relate to qualities that are too readily be better leaving that descriptor to the Chairman’s role), however, I am undervalued in today’s world, qualities of service, and faith, and that the certain that John’s selfless dedication, hard work and service to the School highest reward for a man’s toil is not what he gets for it, but what he has been quite simply exemplary. John and his Vice-Captains, Nicholas becomes by it. (John Ruskin) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 20 HEAD MASTER’S REPORT 2016 SENIOR SCHOOL
Such qualities are reflected in the following words I would like to share with you – words which originally took the form of a prayer that expresses some of our deepest needs, our real longings and experiences, a prayer of praise for God, for who He is and thanks for everything He has done and will continue to do.
May these wise words give you guidance and comfort in your life beyond Trinity:
Lord:
Let me learn by paradox,
That the way down is the way up,
That to be low is to be high,
That the broken heart is the healed heart,
That the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit,
That the repenting soul is the victorious soul,
That to have nothing is to possess all,
That to bear the cross is to wear the crown,
That to give is to receive,
Let me find your light in my darkness, your life in my death, your joy in my sorrow, your grace in my sin, your riches in my poverty, your glory in my valley. Source: The Valley of Vision, Edited by Arthur Bennett.
Class of 2016, we as a School community are indeed proud of the example and successful record of achievement you have set before us this year.
We join together in seeking God’s blessing upon you. In the years ahead, may you continue to grow in the appreciation and knowledge that God’s grace is immeasurable, His mercy is inexhaustible and His peace is inexpressible. Detur Gloria Soli Deo
21 MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT 2016 2016MIDDLE SCHOOL | SPEECH DAY
the much older competition that these students had to face.
However, Music is just one branch in the proverbial tree that is Creative Arts in Trinity, which also accommodates the Middle School’s Art and Drama exhibitions. The October 2015 Best of the Best Art Exhibition was a foreshadowing of the extraordinary skill to come from the Art Department. Along with this exhibition the following students were selected as having produced the best works in their respective years:
ÆÆ Best in Year 7 – Patrick Hayes (7Mu) ÆÆ Best in Year 8 – Andrew Gabriel (8Hi) ÆÆ Best in Year 9 – Nicholas Pizanias (9He). Charlie Griffith (9Yo) was also judged to have produced the best artwork overall in the Middle School.
The legendary 1978 Rugby Union Match in which the little-known Irish team Munster beat the All-Blacks, is a game which many Irishmen have claimed to have witnessed over the years. The Middle School Drama students have managed to reclaim the grandeur behind the unique production Alone It Stands, based upon this momentous victory. The small but accomplished cast of this production, directed by Old Boy Mr Stuart McRae, included Hunter Hannaford (7Du), Basil Georgas (7Fo) and Ryan Whitford (7Ho). Additional Middle School performances included:
ÆÆ The Year 8 production, Servant of Two Masters ÆÆ The Year 9 production, Shakespeare and the Supernatural Nick Bouletos (9Mu) and Harrison Tran (9Ta) While many Middle School students have succeeded in their creative, musical and artistic endeavours, using our voices to persuade an Chairman of the School Council Mr Pegg and Mrs Pegg, Head Master Mr Cujes audience can be considered an art form in itself. Trinity’s Debating and Mrs Cujes, members of the School Council, distinguished guests, ladies Society has flourished over recent years, as evidenced by improved and gentlemen and young men of the Middle School. results in all manner of competitions. Despite its seeming obscurity amongst the multitude of CAS premierships, the CAS Debating Grant us faith to grow spiritually, strength to grow bodily and wisdom to grow Competition is no less distinguished and contested between intellectually, through Jesus Christ our Lord. schools. This year yielded promising results, with the following This supplication that I have heard every morning around the Quadrangle for teams receiving well-deserved accolades: the past three years not only gives me confidence in the fortitude I receive ÆÆ The 8Bs team John Choi (8Ke), Joseph Booth (8Ar) and Alan from my Heavenly Father, but also in the threefold experience I am about to Kurien (8Hi), were premiers. undertake during the next six, seven or sometimes even ten hours. In as much as Trinity takes its name from the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, it also precisely ÆÆ The 9Bs’ team Kevin Cloke (9Du), Muhammad Hijazi (9We) and defines the growth that its students will experience in both Mind, Body and Paul Kapaniris (9WH), were premiers. Spirit. It is perhaps this opportunity of abundant co-curricular, countless sports, ÆÆ The 9As’ team Samuel Gorman (9Hi) and Aidan Tharmarajah or paths towards leadership that is responsible for this School’s reputation. It (9WH), were undefeated premiers. takes an immeasurable amount of organisation and dedicated staff, students On the other side of the Debating Society, this year’s 72nd Old and facilities to create an environment in which a boy can score a try, master a Trinitarians’ Union Oratory Competition was held on the 14th formula and win a game of chess all in the same day. of September. During the evening a considerable group of 15 Music is very important at Trinity. From concerts to competitions, each event is competitors delivered impromptu speeches, with two Middle School composed flawlessly due to hard work from the musicians and their teachers winners being selected: The Junior Division Winner was William – 2016 was by no means an exception to this rule. This year’s Gala Concert, Martin (7WH). Distinct from the organised ruckus of debating, the held on the 9th of June, was a stunning illustration of the Middle and Senior meticulous game of chess is a silent war of strategy, one which Schools’ musical talent. The highlights of the evening included the Symphonic Trinity Middle School students excel. This year Trinity won the CAS Wind Band performing The Four Dances from West Side Story, the Chapel Chess Purdy Cup for the 5th time: Choir, Primary Choir and Academy Orchestra combining for the Magnificat ÆÆ The Intermediate Team Kevin Cloke (9Du) and Jordan Gupta (9WJ) and the Symphony Orchestra playing English Folk Song Suite. The annual Concerto Competition is typically the most prestigious musical contest within ÆÆ The Junior Team Selwyn Chang (8Ar), Joshua Yeoh (8Du), Tom Trinity. A slew of competitors was eventually narrowed down to the winner Jin (8Yo) and Anton Demark (8Sc) of the Middle School competition, John Choi (8He), who played Winter from During Terms 2 and 3, the Trinity Chess Club competed in the The Four Seasons. Likewise, the Soloists’ Competition was full of spectacular NSW Junior Chess League. The results of this competition were on performances from many Middle School boys. The winners were: par with CAS, as the Intermediate A Team of Jordan Gupta (9WJ), Kevin Cloke (9Du), Alexander Williams (9St) and Nikki Field (9WH), ÆÆ Harry Driessen (8Yo) in the Junior Division, singing Giodani’s Caro Mio Ben reached the finals of the Metropolitan Western Zone of the Sydney ÆÆ Brendan Chew (7Ke) in the Intermediate Division, playing Squire’s Tarantella. Competition. This is a noteworthy achievement, as these boys were The Trinity Music Academy continued to provide comprehensive and dynamic up against chess teams consisting of older students from many performances throughout 2016, the epitome of this dedication and skill being other schools. Another great year for the Middle School Chess Club. the Head Master’s Soirée on the 30th of July. The new Academy Chamber On the evening of Tuesday, the 7th of June, a group of proud parents Orchestra played Haydn’s complete Symphony The Bear. The Middle School and siblings sat around a virtual fireside in the Arthur Holt Library, students involved in this event included Alec Silins (9Sc), Daniel Chu (9Ke) and listening to works of creative writing that not only stretched the Michael Lin (8Fo). Both Magnificat and The Bear were performed so remarkably boundaries of our society’s ideas and issues, but also the boundaries that they were chosen as this Speech Day’s musical items. I’m sure you would of what young men can do with pen and paper. The winners of agree that the standard of our musicians is phenomenal. At the 2016 City the Gary Catalano Creative Writing Competition recited their poetry of Sydney Eisteddfod in July, Trinity’s Clarinet Trio, consisting of two Middle and prose before author and old boy Mr Chris Richardson and the School Boys, Daniel Chu (9Ke) and Michael Lin (8Fo), won 1st Prize in the English department. The winners of the Middle School consisted of: Under 19s School Chamber Music Event. This is an amazing result, considering TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 22 ÆÆ Dominic Jia (9Yo) and Andrew Gabriel (9Hi) receiving 1st and 2nd medalists at the NSW Junior Track and Field Championships, including Ben MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT 2016 MIDDLE SCHOOL place respectively in the Junior Poetry Division Bishop (9Hi), Jordan Maze (9Hi), Connor Murphy (9Ta), Ethan Bateman ÆÆ Daniel Chu (9Hi) receiving 2nd place in the Junior Prose Division. (8WJ), Finn Murphy (8Ta), James Park (8Yo), Blake Toohey (8Ke), Jonathan Titmarsh (8Du), Patrick Cantlon (7Du) and Theo Christian (7He). Also, Ben Engineering, mathematics, chess, code breaking, art, poetry, science, Bishop (9Hi), Connor Murphy (9Ta), Logan Kaye (9Ho), Ethan Bateman English, philosophy, drama, cartography and general knowledge; No, this (8WJ) and Blake Toohey (8Ke), were individual medal winners at the NSW is not a summary of the past academic year, but the list of subjects present All Schools Championships. Furthermore, Logan Kaye (9Ho), Connor in the NSW da Vinci Decathlon. This contest is a day of tight deadlines, nigh Murphy (9Ta), Ethan Bateman (8WJ) and Blake Toohey (8Ke), were all impossible challenges and a demand for the most cohesive teamwork, a representatives at the Australian Schools Knockout Championships. In day during which over 3000 students compete for the ultimate academic Diving, special mention must go to Sam Fricker (9Fo), who was a School recognition. Our Year 7 team led the Middle School this year by coming Sports Australia representative. In rugby, congratulations must go to 1st in the English competition. Jaymesson Ieremia for representing NSW in the U15. In Swimming, the Middle School boys continue to shine with Angus McDonald (9Sc), David When we turn our sights to the academic competition within the Middle Kim (8WH), Samuel Xu (8WH), and Andy Lee (7Fo) leading the charge School itself, the battle for rankings and prizes can be the fiercest of all, with NSW representation and Logan Kaye (9Ho) and Dominic Lopez (8Ke) and the challenge that produces the most tremendous results. This year achieving individual medals at the National Championships. We also had was no exception, with the following students receiving consistently other boys who were successful in their selective sport, including Frank superb grades across the board: Constantinidis (9St), who came 3rd in the Men's 81kg category at the ÆÆ In Year 7: Daniel Tran (7Ta) with a GPA of 14.4, Duncan Feng (7Mu) Australian National Judo Championships, Blake Toohey (8Ke) and Ky with a GPA of 14.5 and William Martin (7WH) with a GPA of 14.8¬ Willoughby (8WH), who made the NSWCIS Touch Football team and Kai Young (8We), who was selected for the NSW U14 Water Polo team. ÆÆ In Year 8: Joshua Yeoh (8Sc), Michael Lin (8Fo) and Leo Garaci (8Ho) with a GPA of 14.5 Thanks must be given to parents and extended family members who ÆÆ In Year 9: Isaiah Tambyrajah (9Yo) with a GPA of 14.7 and Christyon spend time supporting their sons, driving us to games all over Sydney Hayek with a GPA of 15. This is an extraordinary achievement, as and offering encouragement. Whilst there is some tough competition Christyon is only the 2nd student to have ever received a perfect GPA! throughout the CAS, the boys rise to the challenge and strive to be better each week. Whether it be on the field, on the court or in the pool, the Harry Tran (9Ta) is now going to talk about the Middle School’s sport and qualities of a Trinitarian are always to be humble in victory and gracious co-curricular achievements this year, but he probably won’t mention that in defeat. he represented NSW at the U18 Australian Dragon Boat Championships. He received 1st place in the 200m Mixed boat, 500m mixed boat, 200m One of the highlights of the boys’ time in the Middle School is going Opens boat and 500m Opens boat. away on field studies camp in Year 9. I had the great privilege tobe on the first camp to go to the Schools' new field studies campus down Nick also has some achievements of his own. He was a member of the the south coast at Woollamia. Being located in the Shoalhaven region, it 9A’s debating team that were unofficial undefeated premiers; he was the gave us easy access to places such as Berry, Huskisson and Nowra. The intermediate division winner of the 72nd Old Trinitarians' Union Oratory new field studies centre is very open, with Currambene Creek about a Competition; he received 1st place in the Junior Prose Division of the Gary 1km walk towards the back of the property where boys can participate Catalano Creative Writing Competition and finally, he received the 3rd in team activities. Camp is a great way to create new relationships with highest GPA of Year 9 (14.6). Boys in the Middle School have been very people, learn new skills through participating in a variety of activities active with their sport, playing against other CAS schools on Saturdays such as surfing and archery and learning to become more independent. and training twice a week. They have been involved in AFL, rugby, The Woollamia site provides a great opportunity for students to learn football, tennis, swimming, cricket, water polo, basketball, volleyball and about the local flora and fauna and about the natural environment that cross country and we have been successful in winning CAS championships surrounds them. In the words of one of the camp staff, Mr Gregory, across 6 different sports. Swimming for the 13th consecutive year, Track camp will be an enjoyable time if you go in with a positive attitude. I and Field, Diving, Cross Country, Basketball, Volleyball. This year, we would like to congratulate Justin Sleiman (9Ta) who was awarded the had three members of the Middle School who played in the 1st Tennis Reg Marsh Medal for being the Best Overall Student in the Year 9 field team and these are James McCabe (8St), Dario Kmet (9Ke) and Mathew studies programme. Nedanovski (9Fo). Boys from the Middle School have shown that through hard work and determination, success can be achieved. The Cadet Unit is by far one of the largest activities offered at Trinity. It provides those involved with a great outdoor experience in Service Week This year in CAS Swimming, Trinity were striving to continue their at Singleton for Annual Field Training. This allows the opportunity for boys winning streak and break Knox's previous record of 12 consecutive CAS to develop their leadership skills as well as to improve their self-control Championships. The swimmers train hard to prepare for this historic and discipline. Over the past year, the cadets were taught important skills occasion. Through hard work, dedication and commitment, Trinity such as navigation, field craft, first aid, outdoor hygiene and survival retained the Thyne Shield. I would like to congratulate all the swimmers techniques. At AFT, the recruits put their skills to the test by participating for their success and participation. This year, the Trinity diving team in a range of activities whilst the second year cadets underwent a tiring retained the Steven Barnett Shield for the 5th consecutive year. It was a yet enjoyable two day hike. The 79th annual Ceremonial Parade was great team effort and special mention must go to Sam Fricker (8Fo), who yet another success as the Cadets demonstrated their discipline and was representative at the Australian Junior Elite Championships as well as cooperation in an event to remember. The Best Recruit Cadet Awards a medal winner at the Pacific School Games, the School Sports Australia of 2016 were given to Leo Garaci (8Ho), Bailey Harding (8Ho) and James Games and the NSW Age Championships. Wang (8WJ), whilst the Best Trained Cadet Awards were given to Ben After a close loss to Barker last year, Trinity was determined to come Bishop (9Hi) and Alexander Leckie (9Ho). back strongly and grab the CAS Track and Field Championship. Everyone As you can see, there are a great many opportunities offered at Trinity continued to put inhis best effort and strived to perform to the best of that cater for a wide variety of skills. Sometimes, it can be difficult to his ability. Under the guidance of Mr Murphy, our CAS Track and Field choose just one. I encourage boys of the Middle School to be participators team managed to set the bar high and win the CAS Track and Field rather than spectators. Life, especially here at Trinity, is about living and Championship. It's the 4th year that Trinity has won this event since 2009. the best way you can do that is to participate, regardless of your skill level. Many students have made a big commitment to their sport and have been rewarded for doing so. Special mention must go to Sebastian Buchanan This morning we have acknowledged many students who have achieved (8Sc), Joshua Yeoh (8Sc), Rory Scott(7We), Emmanuel Grogan(7Fo), and great things during the year, although there are many people who have Darcy Mooney(7La) for their outstanding efforts in making Cricket NSW, not been mentioned. These are the people who stand by you to encourage emerging Blues for their respective age category. Congratulations to Ben you to work to achieve your best. With the support of our fellow students Bishop (9Hi), Logan Kaye (9Ho), Theo Christian (7He) and William Cooper and the Trinity community we can make the impossible, possible. (7Hi) for representing NSW in cross country and Patrick Cantlon (7Du) for achieving an Australian Championship medal in the 13 years division. Detur Gloria Soli Deo Nick Bouletos (9Mu) and Harrison Tran (9Ta) In Track and Field, we had ten boys from the Middle School who were
23 SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS PRIZE LIST 2016
YEAR 7 Tennis 7As (W) Best and Fairest Kevin Lin 7 Sc MRS CHRISTIAN R. THORNETT’S PRIZE FOR HONEST ENDEAVOUR Award
Jack Braga 7 Du Tennis 7As (S) Best and Fairest Award Liam Ling 7 La Christopher Chin 7 Hi The Year 7 English Prize aeq Joshua Perera 7 La Richard Collins 7 Mu
Will Cooper 7 Hi Basketball 7As Best and Fairest Award Tyrese Proctor 7 Fo
Nicholas Enno 7 Hi Cricket 7As Best and Fairest Award Rory Scott 7 We Theodore Hatton-Ward 7 Sc The Kenneth Jones Trophy for the Matthew Jerkovic 7 Hi Most Promising Year 7 Football Rory Scott 7 We Player Michael Lindsey 7 Ke
Joel Matthei 7 La The Ray Wiseman Memorial Rory Scott 7 We Trophy for Best Junior Cricketer Adam Pascale 7 Ke
James Petrakis 7 Hi Football 7As Best and Fairest Award Thomas Stobierski 7 WJ
Benjamin Powell 7 Ho The Stephen and Ian Cray Peter Roser 7 Ke Memorial Prize for the most Thomas Stobierski 7 WJ improved boy in Year 7 Dexter Simington 7 Du The Year 7 Most Promising Ryan Tamerji 7 Mu Asher Tarbox 7 Du Instrumentalist Prize Oscar Van Hal 7 Mu The Year 7 Most Promising Leo Tarbox 7 Du Sam Wade 7 Ke Vocalist Prize 7 The Year 7 Visual Arts Prize Seamus Theron 7 Ho The Year 7 Mathematics Prize Christian Becvarovski 7 Ar A Year 7 Proficiency Prize Daniel Tran 7 Ta
Friends of Track and Field Patrick Cantlon 7 Du Swimming 12 Years Age Champion Jason Yeou 7 We Emerging Year 7 Athlete Award
The Year 7 Science Prize aeq Jack Casimir 7 WH The Founder’s Prize William Martin 7 WH A Year 7 Proficiency Prize Jayden Chan 7 St The Old Trinitarians’ Union Junior William Martin 7 WH Public Speaking Prize The Year 7 Chess Champion Matthew Chen 7 He The Year 7 Debating Prize William Martin 7 WH The Intermediate Soloist Brendan Chew 7 Ke Competition Prize The Year 7 English Prize aeq William Martin 7 WH The Junior Concerto Competition Brendan Chew 7 Ke Prize The Year 7 Geography Prize William Martin 7 WH
The Year 7 PD Health PE Prize Ricardo Delgado 7 St The Year 7 Science Prize aeq William Martin 7 WH
The Year 7 Languages Prize Duncan Feng 7 Mu The Year 7 Technology Prize William Martin 7 WH
The Year 7 Music Prize Duncan Feng 7 Mu The Dux of Year 7 2016 William Martin 7 WH
The Year 7 Christian Studies Prize David Gabriel 7 Hi
Waterpolo 13 White Best and Fairest David Gabriel 7 Hi
The Year 7 History Prize Euan Germanos 7 He
Waterpolo 13 Green Best and Fairest Euan Germanos 7 He
Rugby 13As Best and Fairest Award Hunter Hannaford 7 Du
Friends of Track and Field Theo Kidd 7 WJ Emerging Year 7 Athlete Award
Track and Field 13 Years Age Champion Theo Kidd 7 WJ
Swimming 13 Years Age Champion Andy Lee 7 Fo
The Outstanding Under-Age Andy Lee 7 Fo Swimming Award
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY Dux of Year 7 - William Martin (7WH) 24 7 YEAR 8 Hernandez- PRIZE LIST 2016 SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS The Year 8 Christian Studies Prize Diego 8 WJ Castellanos MRS CHRISTIAN R. THORNETT’S PRIZE FOR HONEST ENDEAVOUR The Classical Greek Prize for Years 8-10 Sacha Jensen 8 Ke Nicholas Bakopoulos 8 Mu The Year 8 Latin Prize Sacha Jensen 8 Ke Calum Ferguson 8 We Tennis 8As (S) Best and Fairest Award David Kim 8 WH Steven Kountouris 8 Mu Tennis 8As (W) Best and Fairest Award David Kim 8 WH Alan Kurien 8 Hi A Year 8 Proficiency Prize Jee Hwan Kim 8 Ta Euan Marshall 8 We Swimming 14 Years Age Champion Garry Koshnitsky 8 Mu Ethan McGimpsey 8 Yo The Year 8 Drama Prize Alex Reddel 8 Ke
Leon Mulcahy 8 Hi The Year 8 French Prize Luke Selim 8 Ho The Billie Wallace Year 8 Visual Caleb Nazareth 8 Sc Christopher Stelzer 8 St Arts Prize Miles Parker 8 Ke The Year 8 Commerce Prize Blake Toohey 8 Ke Alexander Pavic 8 La The Year 8 Mandarin Advanced Prize David Wang 8 La Nicholas Schutte 8 WJ The Major (AAC) Aikman Trophy for Best Recruit Cadet - Echo aeq James Wang 8 WJ Alexander Shannon 8 We Company Ryan Whitford 8 Ho The Coup Cheval for Football Team Asher Wilson 8 La scoring the most goals in a season - 8D The Horan Trophy for the Best Asher Wilson 8 La The Dean McDowell Award for 8 Under-Age Football Team - 8D Ethan Bateman 8 WJ Outstanding Junior Basketballer The Year 8 Industrial Technology Samuel Xu 8 WH The Year 8 Design & Technology Prize Ben Blades 8 We Wood Prize The Year 8 English Prize Joseph Booth 8 Ar Waterpolo 14As Best and Fairest Kai Young 8 We A Year 8 Proficiency Prize Ethan Brouw 8 Ta The Year 8 Debating Prize Zack Zuccolotto 8 Ar Track and Field 14 Years Age The Year 8 German Prize Zack Zuccolotto 8 Ar Alister Buchanan 8 Ta Champion The Year 8 Technology Prize Zack Zuccolotto 8 Ar The Junior A Chess Team Captain Selwyn Chang 8 Ar The Year 8 Music Prize Selwyn Chang 8 Ar The Major (AAC) Aikman Trophy Leo Garaci The Year 8 Science Prize aeq Selwyn Chang 8 Ar for Best Recruit Cadet - Charlie aeq 8 Ho Company The Middle School Concerto John Choi 8 He Competition Prize The Year 8 History Prize Leo Garaci 8 Ho The Year 8 Most Promising The Year 8 Mathematics Prize aeq Leo Garaci 8 Ho John Choi 8 He Instrumentalist Prize The Year 8 Science Prize aeq Leo Garaci 8 Ho The Friends of Rugby Most Spirited James Coall 8 Du The Dux of Year 8 2016 aeq Leo Garaci 8 Ho Rugby Team - 14B A Year 8 Proficiency Prize Connor Debs 8 Ta The Year 9 Mathematics Prize Michael Lin 8 Fo Cricket 8As Best and Fairest Award Luca Dimeglio 8 La The Dux of Year 8 2016 aeq Michael Lin 8 Fo The Jock Farrar Prize for an Luca Dimeglio 8 La Outstanding Under-Age Cricketer Basketball 8As Best and Fairest The Year 8 Mandarin Prize Joshua Yeoh 8 Sc Earvin Dizon 8 Ta Award The Year 8 Mathematics Prize aeq Joshua Yeoh 8 Sc The Junior Soloist Competition Prize Harry Driessen 8 Yo The Year 8 PD Health PE Prize Joshua Yeoh 8 Sc The Year 8 Most Promising Vocalist Prize Harry Driessen 8 Yo The Dux of Year 8 2016 aeq Joshua Yeoh 8 Sc The Tobians’ Trophy for the most Michael Eid 8 Ke promising Under-Age Rugby Player The Year 8 Geography Prize Michael Eid 8 Ke Football 8As Best and Fairest Award Patrick Fouracre 8 WH Junior Division Diving Champion Sam Fricker 8 Fo The Bill Tully Memorial Trophy for the Sam Fricker 8 Fo Most Improved Junior Diver The Year 8 Information and Jaymes Gourlas 8 La Software Technology Prize The Major (AAC) Aikman Trophy for Best Recruit Cadet - Delta aeq Bailey Harding 8 Ho Company Rugby 14As Best and Fairest Award Malachi Hawkes 8 WJ The Briars Trophy for Best Under Malachi Hawkes 8 WJ Age Rugby Player The Grossman Cup Best Under-Age Malachi Hawkes 8 WJ Rugby Team - 14A Duces of Year 8 - Leo Garaci (8Ho), Michael Lin (8Fo) and Joshua Yeoh (8Sc) 825 SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS PRIZE LIST 2016
YEAR 9 The Year 9 Industrial Technology aeq Jack Opperman 9 TA Wood Prize MRS CHRISTIAN R. THORNETT’S PRIZE FOR HONEST ENDEAVOUR The Year 9 Photography Prize Linh Pham 9 Mu Joshua Abbott 9 Ar The Year 9 PD Health PE Prize aeq Luke Powell 9 Ho Chris Candalepas 9 Ke The Year 9 Industrial Technology Ryan Hansen 9 We aeq Mark Repaci 9 St Wood Prize Gregory Kostoglou 9 Sc The Year 9 Graphics Prize Nathan Roberts 9 We Oren Lewin 9 Du Environmental Field Studies Lachlan Schreuder 9 Ke Samuel Lim 9 Ke Award - Camp 1
Jordan Maze 9 Hi The Year 9 French Prize aeq Lachlan Schreuder 9 Ke
Blaise McKee 9 Ar Environmental Field Studies Christopher Screnci 9 Yo Award - Camp 4 Paresh Moodley 9 WH The Year 9 Mandarin Advanced aeq Kuan Shen 9 Du Bill Zhu 9 La Prize
The Year 9 Industrial Technology 9 aeq Alec Silins 9 Sc Wood Prize The Major (AAC) Aikman Trophy Environmental Field Studies for Best Trained Cadet - Alpha aeq Benjamin Bishop 9 Hi Justin Sleiman 9 Ta Award - Camp 6 Company The Middle School Tennis Doubles The Year 9 History Prize Joshua Borgnolo 9 Mu Justin Sleiman 9 Ta Award The Year 9 Most Promising Daniel Chu 9 Ke The Reg Marsh Award for an Instrumentalist Prize Outstanding Performance at the Justin Sleiman 9 Ta The Middle School Chess Champion Kevin Cloke 9 Du Environmental Field Studies Centre
The Year 9 Music Prize Kevin Cloke 9 Du The Year 9 Television Production Prize Jayson Song 9 Hi
Cricket 9As Best and Fairest Award Ritvik Dinesh 9 Ke A Year 9 Proficiency Prize Dillon Srikumar 9 WJ The Middle School Tennis The Year 9 Commerce Prize Ritvik Dinesh 9 Ke Aidan Tharmarajah 9 WH Doubles Award The Year 9 Drama Prize Benjamin Estell 9 He The Ogier Cup for CAS Debating Aidan Tharmarajah 9 WH The Year 9 Visual Arts Prize Andrew Gabriel 9 Hi Tennis 9As (W) Best and Fairest Award Alexander Valiozis 9 Yo The Year 9 Information and Peter Geronikos 9 Hi Software Technology Prize A Year 9 Proficiency Prize Isaac Wilkins 9 Mu Environmental Field Studies The Ogier Cup for CAS Debating Samuel Gorman 9 Hi Isaac Wilkins 9 Mu Award - Camp 2 The Year 9 Mandarin Prize Samuel Gorman 9 Hi Football 9As Best and Fairest Award Sam York 9 Hi The Year 9 Most Promising Samuel Gorman 9 Hi Vocalist Prize Basketball 9As Best and Fairest Award Richard Ziade 9 Mu
Environmental Field Studies Award Thomas Griffin 9 Yo - Camp 3 The Jordan Prowse Memorial Trophy Nick Bouletos 9 Mu The Intermediate A Chess Team Captain Jordan Gupta 9 WJ The Ogier Cup for CAS Debating Nick Bouletos 9 Mu Environmental Field Studies Ricky Huang 9 La The Old Trinitarians’ Union Junior Award - Camp 5 Nick Bouletos 9 Mu Public Speaking Prize The Year 9 Mandarin Advanced aeq Dominic Jia 9 Yo The Year 9 Debating Prize Nick Bouletos 9 Mu Prize The Year 9 Geography Prize Nick Bouletos 9 Mu Water Polo 15As Best and Fairest Award Oscar Jones 9 La The Year 9 Science Prize aeq Nick Bouletos 9 Mu The Middle School Tennis Singles Award Jonathan Karagiannis 9 Hi The Dux of Year 9 2016 aeq Nick Bouletos 9 Mu The Year 9 Visual Design Prize Logan Kaye 9 Ho
Tennis 9As (S) Best and Fairest Award Edward Lai 9 St The Year 9 Christian Studies Prize aeq Christyon Hayek 9 Ke The Major (AAC) Aikman Trophy for Best Trained Cadet - Bravo aeq Alexander Leckie 9 Ho The Year 9 English Prize aeq Christyon Hayek 9 Ke Company The Year 9 Science Prize aeq Christyon Hayek 9 Ke The Year 9 French Prize aeq Nicholas Liadinata 9 Fo The Dux of Year 9 2016 aeq Christyon Hayek 9 Ke Swimming 15 Years Age Champion Angus McDonald 9 Sc
The Year 9 Industrial Technology Christian Morfuni 9 Ar Metal Prize The Year 9 Christian Studies Prize aeq Isaiah Tambyrajah 9 Yo
The Year 9 Design and The Year 9 English Prize aeq Isaiah Tambyrajah 9 Yo Connor Murphy 9 Ta Technology Prize The Year 9 German Prize Isaiah Tambyrajah 9 Yo The Year 9 PD Health PE Prize aeq Connor Murphy 9 Ta The Year 9 Latin Prize Isaiah Tambyrajah 9 Yo
The Dux of Year 9 2016 aeq Isaiah Tambyrajah 9 Yo TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 26 The G.M. White Memorial History Essay PRIZE LIST 2016 SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Ben Liu 10 Sc Prize
The Year 10 Mathematics Prize aeq Ben Liu 10 Sc
The Year 10 History Prize aeq Ben Liu 10 Sc
The Year 10 Industrial Technology Zac Lorusso 10 He Metal Prize
The Year 10 Commerce Prize aeq Alexander Maloof 10 Hi
Intermediate Division Diving Champion Benjamin On 10 Ta
The Dr Gibson Trophy for Diving Benjamin On 10 Ta
The Year 10 Visual Design Prize Nicholas Pizanias 10 He
The Year 10 Design and Duces of Year 9 - Nick Bouletos (9Mu), Christyon Hayek (9Ke) and Isaiah Tambyrajah (9Yo) Joshua Roberts 10 We 9 Technology Prize The Year 10 Photography Prize Christopher Saintilan 10 Ta YEAR 10 The Ray Wiseman Memorial Trophy Liam Scott 10 We for the Best Senior Cricketer The Peter Taylor Cup for Most Benjamin Austin 10 Hi Improved Track and Field Athlete The Sydney Smith Memorial Prize Saachin Simpson 10 WH Outstanding Performance in the Lucas Baita 10 Sc The Year 10 German Prize Saachin Simpson 10 WH CAS Swimming Championships
The Ogier Cup for Best Social FED The Ogier Cup for Best Social FED Jonno Batson 10 WH Cameron Tam 10 St Debating Team Debating Team
The Year 10 Music Prize aeq David Carreon 10 St The Sydney Timber Institute Peter Savage Trophy for the Best and Fairest Jacob Taylor-Tighe 10 Ta The Ogier Cup for Best Social FED 16B Rugby Player Alexander Ciarroni 10 WJ Debating Team The Surgeon General's Award Joshua Wong 10 Sc The Year 10 Christian Studies Prize Tallis Coman 10 Yo
The Year 10 Geography Prize Tallis Coman 10 Yo The Year 10 Mandarin Advanced Prize Shane Zhang 10 Mu
The Year 10 Industrial Technology Tallis Coman 10 Yo Wood Prize The Year 10 Mandarin Prize Nicholas Hui 10 Fo The Year 10 Mathematics Prize Tallis Coman 10 Yo The Dux of Year 10 2016 aeq Nicholas Hui 10 Fo The Year 10 Science Prize Tallis Coman 10 Yo
The Taff’s Visual Arts Prize Charlie Griffith 10 Yo The Ogier Cup for Best Social FED The Year 10 Information and Nicholas Pavic 10 La Darren He 10 La Debating Team Software Technology Prize The Year 10 Commerce Prize aeq Nicholas Pavic 10 La The Year 10 Graphics Prize Mathew Hooper 10 Mu
The Year 10 Television Production Prize Lelland Hui 10 Fo The Year 10 History Prize aeq Nicholas Pavic 10 La
The Year 10 PD Health PE Prize Justin Kim 10 He The Dux of Year 10 2016 aeq Nicholas Pavic 10 La The Lance Chessell Trophy for a Alexander Kolesnikoff 10 Ho Signal Achievement in Sport
The Reg Marsh History Prize Alexander Kolesnikoff 10 Ho The Year 10 Latin Prize Nicholas Testa 10 Mu
The Taubman Cup for Field Events Alexander Kolesnikoff 10 Ho The Dux of Year 10 2016 aeq Nicholas Testa 10 Mu in Track and Field
The Timothy Pawley Memorial Trophy for Outstanding CAS Track Alexander Kolesnikoff 10 Ho and Field Performance
The Year 10 Drama Prize Alexander Laundess 10 He
The Donald Holder Organ Prize Annan Lertsumitkul 10 La
The Ogier Cup for Best Social FED Calvin Li 10 Ar Debating Team
The George and Bess Chambers Leon Liang 10 La Memorial Music Prize
The Year 10 English Prize Leon Liang 10 La
The Year 10 Music Prize aeq Leon Liang 10 La
The Year 10 French Prize Kahou Lin 10 Ke
Duces of Year 10 - Nicholas Hui (10Fo), Nicholas Pavic (10La) and Nicholas Testa (10Mu) 10 27 SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS PRIZE LIST 2016
YEAR 11 The Year 11 HSC Ancient History Prize Peter Kostoglou 11 Sc
The Year 11 HSC Drama Prize Peter Kostoglou 11 Sc The Year 11 HSC Business Studies Prize Nikolas Acosta 11 Sc The Year 11 HSC Modern History Prize Peter Kostoglou 11 Sc The Bishop Hilliard Memorial Prize Samuel Austin 11 Hi Senior Division Diving Champion Matthew Lang 11 La The 21 Construction Regiment Dario Bossi 11 St Trophy for the best Sergeant The Year 11 IB Economics Prize Cristian Lorenzato 11 Fo The Year 11 IB Geography Prize Peter Braga 11 Du The Year 11 HSC Design and Austin Marandos 11 Yo Technology Prize The Peter Taylor Cup for Most Zachary Cameron 11 WH Improved Track and Field Athlete The Luke Adams Cup for Track Sebastien Moir 11 Hi and Field Athlete of the Season The Year 11 School Based Nicholas Capovilla 11 Ho Traineeship Prize The Wherrett Cup for Track Sebastien Moir 11 Hi Events in Track and Field The Year 11 Ab initio Languages Prize Oscar Chaffey 11 Fo The Year 11 HSC Economics Prize Sanjan Naganathan 11 Ta The Year 11 IB Biology Prize aeq Oscar Chaffey 11 Fo The Year 12 HSC Business Studies Prize Ronak Nand 11 Mu The Pillinger Trophy for a player Cooper Chambers 11 WJ in his first year of the 1st XV The Year 11 HSC Construction Prize Andrew O'Dea 11 La The Year 11 HSC Biology Prize Ray Chan 11 We The Senior School Tennis Doubles Award Joshua Olpindo 11 Ar Charalam- The Year 11 IB Film Prize Jamison 11 St The Year 11 IB Design and bous Joshua Olpindo 11 Ar Technology Prize The Year 11 HSC Photography Prize Alexander Clisdell 11 Du The Year 11 HSC Industrial Rushad Parekh 11 Yo Technology Furniture Prize The Year 11 HSC Entertainment Prize Ollie Davis 11 Ke The Year 11 IB Sports Science Prize Aruren Ravichandran 11 Ho The Year 11 HSC Legal Studies Prize Matthew Doyle 11 Hi The Year 11 HSC Sport, Lifestyle The Year 11 HSC PD Health PE Prize Matthew Doyle 11 Hi Matthew Rorie 11 Fo and Recreation Prize
The UTS Sydney Trophy for the most The Year 11 IB History Prize Tom Salmon 11 Ta valued Opens Football player not in Michael Dutton 11 We the 1st XI The Year 11 Mandarin Prize Eric Shen 11 He The Year 11 Christian Studies Michael Ellis 11 Ta The Year 11 HSC Preliminary Theology Certificate Prize Abraham Steele 11 La Electrotechnology Prize The Year 11 IB Chemistry Prize Michael Ellis 11 Ta The Mitchell Collins Award for Bertie Swann 11 Ar Services to Track and Field The Year 11 IB Biology Prize aeq Nathan Finn 11 Ar The Year 11 Visual Arts Prize Louis Tanner 11 We The Year 11 IB Psychology Prize Monty Hannaford 11 Du The Year 11 HSC Hospitality Prize Joshua Thanopoulos 11 Hi A Year 11 Proficiency Prize Lachlan Hayward 11 Fo The Roderick and Janet West A Year 11 Proficiency Prize Elliot Ho 11 He William Todd 11 Ar Scholarship for Classical Languages
The Mitchell Collins Award for Hollingworth- Byron 11 Sc The Year 11 Classics Prize William Todd 11 Ar Services to Track and Field Dessent The Peter Grant Memorial Prize for the The Mark Farrow Memorial Trophy for William Ward 11 St Jordan Kery 11 WJ best Year 11 HSC Geography Student the Highest Football representation A Year 11 Proficiency Prize Jasen Yu 11 Fo The Senior Concerto Competition Prize Brian Kim 11 WH The Lance Chessell Trophy for a The Senior Soloist Competition Prize Brian Kim 11 WH Nathan Zhu 11 Ke Signal Achievement in Sport
The Year 11 French Prize Brian Kim 11 WH
The Year 11 Music Prize Brian Kim 11 WH The Drum Major Prize Benjamin Davies 11 WJ
The Mark Farrow Memorial Trophy for Luca Kmet 11 Ke The Year 11 German Prize Benjamin Davies 11 WJ the Highest Football representation The Year 11 IB Business The Australian Archaeological Benjamin Davies 11 WJ Peter Kostoglou 11 Sc Management Prize Institute in Athens Prize The Year 11 IB English Prize Benjamin Davies 11 WJ The Ron Coghlan Memorial Prize for Peter Kostoglou 11 Sc the best Year 11 HSC English Student TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 28 The Year 11 IB Mathematics Prize Benjamin Davies 11 WJ The Garner Challands Prize John Bechara 12 Mu PRIZE LIST 2016 SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
The Year 11 IB Physics Prize Benjamin Davies 11 WJ The Parents’ and Friends’ Medallion - John Bechara 12 Mu School Captain The Year 11 IB Theory of Benjamin Davies 11 WJ Knowledge Prize The Parents’ and Friends’ Medallion - Nicholas Bishop 12 Hi Vice-Captain The Dux of Year 11 International Baccalaureate Benjamin Davies 11 WJ The Sir Asher Joel Prize for Services to Candidature 2016 Nicholas Bishop 12 Hi the School
The Sword of Honour Nicholas Bishop 12 Hi Commemorative Plaque The Year 11 HSC Chemistry Prize Kieren Pearson 11 Ta
The Pegasus Trophy - Bravo The Year 11 HSC Engineering Studies Adrian Chan 12 Fo Kieren Pearson 11 Ta Company 2 Platoon Prize
The George and Bess Chambers The Year 11 HSC Mathematics Prize Kieren Pearson 11 Ta Gregory Chen 12 Sc Memorial HSC Chemistry Prize The Year 11 HSC Physics Prize Kieren Pearson 11 Ta The Old Trinitarians' Union HSC Gregory Chen 12 Sc The Year 11 HSC Software Mathematics Prize Kieren Pearson 11 Ta Design and Development The Andrew Reid Athletics Carl Coorey-Ewings 12 WJ The Dux of Year 11 HSC Challenge Cup Kieren Pearson 11 Ta Candidature 2016 The Collins Cup for Track and Field Carl Coorey-Ewings 12 WJ
The Donna Chan HSC Engineering Phillip Davies 12 Ke Studies Prize
The Greg Williams Memorial Prize Phillip Davies 12 Ke for Science
The Laing-Peach HSC Science Phillip Davies 12 Ke Prize for Physics
The Kenneth Jones Trophy for Julian Dimas 12 Ta Outstanding Contribution to Football
The Stapelfeldt Trophy for Cricket Julian Dimas 12 Ta
Track and Field Open Age Champion Rory Ding 12 Sc
Dux of HSC Year 11 - Kieren Pearson (11Ta) and Dux of IB Year 11 - Benjamin Davies The Year 12 Ab initio Languages Prize Jacob Elmasry 12 He 11(11WJ) The Year 12 Christian Studies Jacob Elmasry 12 He Preliminary Theology Certificate Prize YEAR 12 The CAS Basketball Premiers Jarryd Fernandes 12 La The Year 12 IB Biology Prize Michael Amin 12 WH (A.V. Smith Shield)
The Year 12 IB Business The OTU Trophy for the Best All-Round Michael Amin 12 WH Jarryd Fernandes 12 La Management Prize Athlete
Dr Cameron's Award for Most The Year 12 IB English Prize aeq Michael Amin 12 WH Travis Fleming 12 WJ Improved Bowler
The Year 12 IB Geography Prize Michael Amin 12 WH The Year 12 IB Film Prize Austin Fong 12 Mu
The Friends of Rugby Persistence Trophy for the most improved 1st XV Jack Arraj 12 Yo The Year 12 IB History Prize Austin Fong 12 Mu player over his six years at the School The Senior School Chess Champion Calvin Fong 12 Ta The Joseph Sword Prize Isaac Barden 12 Yo Commemorative Plaque The Year 12 IB Design and Lachlan Gregory 12 Ke The Year 12 HSC Industrial Technology Prize Isaac Barden 12 Yo Technology Furniture Prize A Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award James Huang 12 Ta The Senior School Tennis Doubles Award Kevin Batliwala 12 Yo A Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award William Jeffree 12 Ho The Tennis Open Singles Champion Kevin Batliwala 12 Yo
29 SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS PRIZE LIST 2016
The CAS Cross Country Champions The Old Trinitarians' Union HSC William Jeffree 12 Ho Tom Pigott 12 Ta (The Michael Spratt Trophy) Ancient History Prize
The Steven Barnett CAS Diving Shield William Jeffree 12 Ho The Brad Royall Trophy for the player who has achieved the highest Rugby Liam Rasch 12 WJ The CAS Summer Volleyball Premiers Lewis Jupp 12 WH representative selection
The Ray Wiseman Award for the Best The Year 12 IB Sports Science Prize Joseph Latif 12 WJ Liam Rasch 12 WJ and Fairest Player in the 1st XV A Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Nicholas Lee 12 WH The Year 12 HSC Music Prize Lachlan Rickards-Tang 12 Ho The IB Visual Arts Prize Nicholas Lee 12 WH A Year 12 Proficiency Prize James Saab 12 We The Year 12 Mandarin Prize Eren Li 12 Du The Year 12 School Based Andrew Saber 12 Ho Traineeship Prize A Year 12 Proficiency Prize Michael Lipman 12 Du
A Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Joshua Seet-Lee 12 Ke The Mark Crossingham Memorial Ryan Longville 12 Mu Trophy for the Best Back in the 1st XV A Year 12 Proficiency Prize Reece Sekulovski 12 La A Year 12 Proficiency Prize Andrew Makram 12 WJ The Andrew Haslam Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Performance in Riley Smith 12 Ke The Ogier Ceremonial and Drill Trophy Stacey Marantos 12 Yo Basketball
The Year 12 French Prize Joseph Michael 12 Fo The Dorrough HSC Visual Arts Prize aeq Riley Smith 12 12
The Year 12 IB Economics Prize Joseph Michael 12 Fo The Ray Walker HSC PD Health PE Riley Smith 12 Ke Prize The Jubilee Cup for Competition between The OTU and the School Mr Ric Otton OTU The Year 12 HSC Design and - won by the OTU Elias Srour 12 WH Technology Prize
A Year 12 Proficiency Prize Harrison Page 12 Yo The Peter Dart Musical Solomon Steele 12 La Composition Prize The Year 12 HSC Building Ryan Paget 12 Mu Industry Construction Prize The Year 12 HSC Drama Prize Solomon Steele 12 La
The Year 12 IB Chemistry Prize Dean Panos 12 Yo The CAS Swimming Champions Keegan Street 12 WJ (The Thyne Challenge Shield) The IB Computing Prize Zac Papachatgis 12 Mu The Laing-Peach HSC Science The Trinity Connection HSC Keegan Street 12 WJ Michael Park 12 Du Prize for Biology Hospitality Prize The Swimming Open Age Champion Keegan Street 12 WJ A Year 12 Proficiency Prize Sidharth Parulekar 12 Du The John Conroy HSC Computing Prize Adam Tanana 12 La The Old Trinitarians’ Union Sidharth Parulekar 12 Du Debating Prize The Laing-Peach HSC Science Jayden Tanevski 12 La Prize for Senior Science The Old Trinitarians’ Union Senior Sidharth Parulekar 12 Du Public Speaking Prize The Year 12 HSC Legal Studies Prize Michael Thomas 12 Hi
The Parents’ and Friends’ Sidharth Parulekar 12 Du The Old Trinitarians' Union HSC Medallion | Vice-Captain Noah Thomas 12 He Geography Prize
The Sir Asher Joel Prize for Sidharth Parulekar 12 Du The Christopher Sandars Prize Lucas Traiforos 12 Sc Services to the School
The Selectors' Trophy for Best Forward The Donald Holder Choir Prize for Sipu Tuitavake 12 Ho Jared Phillis 12 Mu in the 1st XV Services to the Chapel Choir
The Mark Farrow Memorial Trophy for Senior School Chess Prize for Excellence Nam Phu 12 Fo Dimitri Valiotis 12 Hi the Highest Football representation
The Captain of Chess and The Nam Phu 12 Fo The Briars Trophy for the Opens Senior | Chess Team Captain Prize Player, not in the 1st XV who Patrick Venables 12 He epitomises the Spirit of Trinity Open The CAS Chess Premiers (CJS Nam Phu 12 Fo Rugby Purdy Trophy) The Dorrough HSC Visual Arts The McClelland HSC English aeq James Verykios 12 Hi aeq Tom Pigott 12 Ta Prize Literature Prize TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 30 The Ronald Spillett Memorial Band The Parents’ and Friends’ Medallion - PRIZE LIST 2016 SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS James Watson 12 We Victor Wu 12 Mu Prize for Services to the Band Vice-Captain
The Year 12 IB Music Prize James Watson 12 We The Shirley Mills Medal Victor Wu 12 Mu
The Ronald Spillett Memorial Band Matthew West 12 Du Prize for Services to the Band The Sir Asher Joel Prize for Services to Victor Wu 12 Mu the School A Year 12 Proficiency Prize Soroush Zand 12 Ar The Year 12 Classics Prize Victor Wu 12 Mu The Cassen Cup for the Outstanding Soroush Zand 12 Ar Open Football Team - 2nd XI The Year 12 IB English Prize aeq Victor Wu 12 Mu The Orchestra Prize Lien Zhu 12 Hi The Year 12 IB Mathematics Prize Victor Wu 12 Mu
The Year 12 IB Physics Prize Victor Wu 12 Mu The McClelland HSC English aeq Michael Pahos 12 Hi Literature Prize The Year 12 IB Psychology Prize Victor Wu 12 Mu The Old Trinitarians' Union HSC Michael Pahos 12 Hi Modern History Prize The Year 12 IB Theory of Knowledge Victor Wu 12 Mu Prize The Parents' and Friends' HSC Michael Pahos 12 Hi Economics Prize The Dux of the International Baccalaureate Candidature for Victor Wu 12 Mu The Dux of the HSC Michael Pahos 12 Hi 2016 Candidature for 2016
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Dux of HSC Year12 12 - Michael Pahos (12Hi) Dux of IB12 Year 12 - Victor Wu (12Mu)
AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVE MEDALISTS
Alexander Kolesnikoff 10 Ho Australian Representative Medal for Track and Field Yossi Sundakov-Krumins 11 Ar Australian Representative Medal for Bouldering Nathan Zhu 11 Ke Australian Representative Medal for Swimming 12Liam Rasch 12 WJ Australian Representative Medal for Rugby 31
ACADEMIC DEAN REPORT
2015 SCHOLARS
Back Row Joseph Harman, Matthew Gleeson, Angus Tonkin, Karl Olliffe, Tom Dickinson, James Douglas, John Stapleton, Jordan Martenstyn, Rohan Browning Second Row Alexander Connolly, James Newton, Zachary Galluzzo, Riley Ellis, Aiden Davies, Yue (Simon) Ying, Isaac Law, Jordan Farah First Row Mr Jason Cheers, Julian Duong, Jonathan Chan, Kevin Liang, Shawki Al Assadi, Benjamin Davis, Daniel Manogaran, Raymond Wang, Blake Artemi, Samuel Ma, Mr Peter Goetze Seated Kevin Xu, James Webb, Christopher Lam, Mark Bastoulis, Mr Milton Cujes (Head Master), Professor Tyrone Carlin (Class of 1990), Kiran Eswaran, John Basta, Victor Wei, Eugene Chow
Our strong commitment to academic excellence and nurturing student Launching ‘ELEVATE - Agile Design for High Potential Learners’ growth at all levels is emphasised in this 2016 Report. It highlights some key academic focus areas for 2015/16, which reflect our strategic annual The Head Master and I had the pleasure of representing the School at the planning in teaching and learning (POTT), along with outstanding results official launch of the ELEVATE (Agile Design for High Potential Learners) from the 2015 Higher School Certificate and IB Diploma examinations programme by the Hon Alex Hawke MP, Assistant Minister to the Federal and 2016 NAPLAN tests. Treasurer. Trinity is proud to be one of only fifteen schools selected from the independent, catholic and government sectors to be part of a core The Motivation and Engagement Wheel team of developers engaging in a robust innovation process to develop new practices that are future-focused and challenge and support high Students’ academic motivation and engagement is closely associated ability learners. with their school achievement. It is also important for establishing success building behaviours associated with work ethic, self-regulation, ELEVATE is a response to a research paper, Innovating for Global class participation, study, homework and enjoyment of school. As Excellence, prepared for the AISNSW Institute by the internationally part of our holistic emphasis on learning and well-being, in 2016 the renowned UK-based Innovation Unit. The Innovating for Global Excellence School introduced the Motivation and Engagement Wheel, developed paper found that: by Professor Andrew Martin, for boys in Years 5, 7 and 10. The Wheel helps to show boys the many ways they can reach their potential, achieve ÆÆ Most educational jurisdictions in Australia saw a significant decrease their personal bests, and feel good about learning by increasing their in the proportion of top performers in mathematical literacy and positive motivation and engagement factors and reducing their negative reading literacy between 2003 and 2012, as measured by the motivation and engagement factors. OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
The positive motivation and engagement factors are the thoughts and ÆÆ Australia ranks twenty-second in the World Economic Forum’s behaviours that increase motivation and engagement. They include self- Global Competitiveness rankings, below neighbours like New confidence, thinking that school is important, being focused on learning, Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia. planning, task management and persistence. Negative motivation and engagement factors hold students back and can reduce their motivation ÆÆ Australian managers score low in the ‘visionary and strategic and engagement. They are anxiety, failure avoidance, uncertain control, leadership’ and ‘people leadership’ capabilities measured in the self-sabotage, and disengagement. Australian Management Capability Index. ÆÆ Education in Australia is one of the sectors falling behind in An important message from the Motivation and Engagement Wheel is innovation, while educational innovation has been made central that all the positive motivation and engagement factors are learnable, to the curriculum in countries such as China, Hong Kong and and the negative motivation and engagement factors are changeable. Singapore. The Wheel also promotes factors that are pivotal to boys’ success beyond school. TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 32 Trinity is committed to creating the best learning environments possible ÆÆ Premier’s (HSC) All-Rounders’ Awardees (90 marks or more in ten ACADEMIC DEAN REPORT SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS to ensure that all our boys, particularly those with the highest potential, or more units) have the skills that foster innovation, creativity and higher level thinking. These skills are critical for thriving in the modern global economy. Our John Basta (Ar) involvement in the ELEVATE programme assists us in drawing on the best examples from around the world, collaborating with other schools in the Mark Bastoulis (Ar) core development group, and designing classroom learning approaches that respond and adapt to the needs of our boys, that challenge and Kevin Liang (Ar) engage them, so they can make the most of the opportunities that will come their way in the future. ÆÆ HSC Honours:
The programme has also received strong support from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). At the launch, Kate Carnell Stanley Chen (Sc) ARTEXPRESS AO, the newly appointed Ombudsman for Family Enterprise and Small Riley Ellis (Mu) ARTEXPRESS Business and former CEO of ACCI, said it was crucial for Australian businesses to play a role in preparing young people to become our Aron Sheldon (Ke) DesignTECH innovators, job creators and social change agents of the future. As we move forward with the ELEVATE programme, the School hopes to forge ÆÆ International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate Awardees (40+ strategic partnerships with industry as we engage in new approaches to IB Points) realise the highest potential in all our boys, developing our future visionary and strategic leaders and industry innovators. IB Points UAI Equivalent Focus on Formative Assessment and Feedback Blake Artemi 45 99.95 Teacher quality is regarded as the most significant in-school influence on Alexander Connolly 45 99.95 student learning and achievement. A significant focus of staff professional learning in 2016 was how we use evidence about student achievement Tom Dickinson 45 99.95 to move learning forward – formative assessment. This also involved examining feedback that gives students a very clear sense of what they James Douglas 45 99.95 need to do to improve their learning, which they then use. Jordan Martenstyn 45 99.95 The only thing that matters with feedback is the reaction of the students. John Stapleton 45 99.95 Staff looked at different ways of incorporating feedback strategies that help students identify gaps between their current understanding or Shawki Al Assadi 44 99.85 performance and a desired goal and how to close these gaps. These strategies also recognised our significant focus on positive teacher/student Julian Duong 44 99.85 relationships, and recognising that ability is incremental, not fixed, and Kiran Eswaran 44 99.85 that learners can always move forward. Angus Tonkin 44 99.85 HSC and IB results from the Class of 2015 Eugene Chow 43 99.75 The Trinity community can be delighted with the excellent HSC and IB results earned by the Class of 2015. An amazing six Trinity IB students Rohan Browning 42 99.45 earned perfect scores of 45, equating to an ATAR of 99.95 and equal Kieran Chu 42 99.45 to first in the world, while a further four students received near perfect scores of 44 (ATAR of 99.85). The School’s overall IB results were certainly Matthew Kuo 42 99.45 among the best in the country. Samuel Ma 42 99.45 The 2015 HSC results reflect similar outstanding achievements, with two James Webb 42 99.45 boys receiving an ATAR of over 99, equal to approximately the top one percent of the State, fifteen percent receiving an ATAR at or above 95 and Victor Wei 42 99.45 thirty-five percent achieving an ATAR at or above 85. Yue (Simon) Ying 42 99.45 The overall combined HSC/IB median ATAR was 86.50, which is the highest the School has recorded. Matthew Gleeson 41 98.85 Karl Olliffe 41 98.85 Class of 2015 highlights: Raymond Wang 41 98.85 ÆÆ Equal first in the state (ATAR of 99.95): Kevin Xu 41 98.85 Blake Artemi (Hi) Jonathan Chen 40 98.30 Alexander Connolly (Ar) Jordan Farah 40 98.30 Tom Dickinson (La) Zachary Galluzzo 40 98.30 James Douglas (La) Joseph Harman 40 98.30 Jordan Martenstyn (Hi) Christopher Lam 40 98.30 John Stapleton (Sc) Isaac Law 40 98.30
ÆÆ Twenty students of the Class of 2015 received an ATAR over 99, Daniel Manogaran 40 98.30 equal to the top one percent of the state
ÆÆ Thirty-two students gained either a HSC All Round Achievers Award, HSC Honours or an International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate. 33 ACADEMIC DEAN REPORT | CONTINUED
TRINITY MEDIAN ATARS Industrial Technology 77.51 69.94 Legal Studies 84.03 74.6 Mathematics 80.67 77.89 Mathematics Extension 1 84.39 81.2 Mathematics Extension 2 83.66 82.28 Mathematics General 72.04 68.64 Modern History 79.3 75.29 Music 1 85.67 80.6 Personal D'ment Health PE 80.11 73.1 Physics 73.05 72.66 Senior Science 72.27 71.39 Visual Arts 83.49 79.21
HSC BAND 5/6 PERCENTAGE RESULTS
ATARS IN BANDS - COMBINED HSC & IB STUDENT PERCENTAGE The following HSC subjects Band 5/6 or Band E3/4 Results were significantly above the state average: Subject Trinity State Ancient History 100% 33% Business Studies 73% 36% Chemistry 54% 41% Chinese Continuers 80% 69% Chinese Extension 100% 100% Classical Greek 100% 91% Construction 20% 14% Design & Technology 60% 36% Drama 67% 42% Economics 50% 45% Electrotechnology 43% 9% HSC SUBJECT PERFORMANCE Engineering Studies 41% 36% The following HSC subjects recorded a mean score significantly above the English as a Second Language 40% 26% State mean: English Extension 2 100% 82% French Beginners 100% 45% Subject Trinity State Mean Mean French Continuers 100% 67% Ancient History 85.4 71.34 General Mathematics 31% 26% Biology 73.69 71.13 German Continuers 100% 57% Business Studies 81.75 73.65 German Extension 100% 97% Chemistry 77.52 75.81 History Extension 100% 78% Chinese Continuers 85.48 84.83 Hospitality Exam 28% 23% Construction 74.38 71.74 Industrial Technology 64% 26% Design & Technology 81.74 76.25 Legal Studies 80% 41% Drama 79.93 77.81 Mathematics 58% 53% Economics 78.62 76.12 Mathematics Extension 1 94% 84% Electrotechnology 75.77 68.81 Mathematics Extension 2 90% 86% Engineering Studies 76.91 75 Modern History 60% 28% English as a Second Language 78.12 70.86 Music 1 67% 62% French Beginners 94.8 75.57 Music 2 100% 88% French Continuers 87.4 82.16 Music Extension 100% 93% German Continuers 90 80.19 Personal D'ment Health PE 54% 30% History Extension 40.3 38.64 Senior Science 36% 28% Hospitality 75.42 74.06 Visual Arts 73% 54% TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 34 IB SUBJECT PERFORMANCE 2015 TRINITY SCHOLARS ACADEMIC DEAN REPORT SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Average AL ASSADI, SHAWKI No. of score for Subject No. of 7s No. of 6s ATAR 99.85 | International Baccalaureate candidates subject (to Distinction Certificate come) ARTEMI, BLAKE English Lit HL 43 12 20 5.95 ATAR 99.95 | International Baccalaureate Lit & Performance SL 7 3 5.29 Distinction Certificate Chinese B SL 4 4 7.00 BASTA, JOHN Chinese B HL 4 3 1 6.75 HSC All Round Achievement French Ab SL 16 3 6 5.56 BATSOULIS, MARK HSC All Round Achievement French B SL 11 8 1 6.55 BROWNING, ROHAN Latin HL 1 1 7.00 ATAR 99.45 | IB Distinction Certificate | University Latin SL 3 1 5.00 of Sydney, St Andrew’s College Academic Merit Scholarship Mandarin Ab SL 11 8 2 6.55 CHAN, JONATHAN Spanish ab SL 3 2 5.67 International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate Bus & Man HL 24 10 9 6.21 CHEN, STANLEY Economics HL 22 7 7 5.82 Major work selected for ARTEXPRESS Economics SL 10 6 4 6.60 CHOW, EUGENE Geography HL 15 4 2 5.40 ATAR 99.75 | International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate History HL 8 3 4 6.25 CHU, KIERAN Psychology HL 6 3 6.00 ATAR 99.45 | International Baccalaureate Psychology SL 4 3 1 6.75 Distinction Certificate Chemistry SL 4 3 5.50 CONNOLLY, ALEXANDER ATAR 99.45 | IB Distinction Certificate | University Biology SL 6 3 5.33 of Sydney, Chemistry HL 13 5 2 5.38 Sydney Scholars Award Computer Science HL 6 2 1 5.50 DAVIES, AIDEN University of Sydney Sydney Scholars Award Physics HL 6 3 3 6.50 Physics SL 4 3 1 6.75 DAVIS, BENJAMIN UTS Cooperative Education Scholarship: Bachelor Sports Science SL 24 8 13 6.00 of Information Technology (BInfTech) Maths Studies SL 49 27 12 6.31 DICKINSON, TOM Maths HL 5 3 2 6.60 ATAR 99.95 | IB Distinction Certificate | The University of Sydney Scholar Chancellor’s Award Maths SL 11 5 4 5.92 DOUGLAS, JAMES Film HL 13 4 5 6.00 ATAR 99.95 | IB Distinction Certificate | The Visual Arts HL 3 1 1 6.00 University of Sydney Scholar Chancellor’s Award Music HL 1 1 7.00 DUONG, JULIAN ATAR 99.85 | International Baccalaureate Music SL 2 2 6.00 Distinction Certificate ELLIS, RILEY Major work selected for ARTEXPRESS ESWARAN, KIRAN ATAR 99.85 | IB Distinction Certificate | The University of Sydney Scholar Chancellor’s Award FARAH, JORDAN International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate FU, JASON ATAR 99.10 GALLUZZO, ZACHARY International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate GLEESON, MATTHEW International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate HARMAN, JOSEPH International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate
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EQUAL 1st - IB 32 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 6 students received a perfect IB score HSC All Round CLASS OF 2015 of 45 | Equal first in the world Achievers or IB Distinctions TOP 1% 4 95+ 90+ 85+ 20 students received an ATAR over 99 IB scores of 31% achieved 41% achieved 53% achieved Equal to the top 1% of the state 44 ATAR of an ATAR at or an ATAR at or an ATAR at or 99.85 above 95 above 90 above 85
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HSC ACHIEVERS CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR IB ACHIEVERS NAPLAN Tests 2016 KUO, MATTHEW HSC ALL-ROUNDERS IB SCORE 45 | ATAR 99.95 EQUAL 1ST IN THE WORLD ATAR 99.45 | International Baccalaureate In 2016, all boys in Years 3 and 5 (both Preparatory and Junior Schools) and Years 7 and Distinction Certificate 9 participated in the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests mandated by the Australian Government. The tests measured Reading, Writing, Spelling, LAM, CHRISTOPHER Grammar and Punctuation, and Numeracy. International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate LAW, ISAAC The following set of tables compare the percentage of students at Trinity with the percentage International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate of students across the state of NSW in the top two performance bands in each of the five tested areas. The higher the band, the higher the level of performance, i.e. Band 10 is the highest, LIANG, KEVIN Band 1 the lowest. It should be noted that only six performance bands are available to each ATAR 99.50 | HSC All RoundJohn Achievement Mark Kevin Blake Alexander Tom Basta Bastoulis year group.Liang Artemi Connolly Dickinson MA, SAMUEL STUDENTS SELECTED FOR HSC SHOWCASES AND EXHIBITIONS ATAR 99.45 | International Baccalaureate Grammar & Reading Writing Spelling Numeracy Distinction Certificate Punctuation MANOGARAN, DANIEL International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate MARTENSTYN, JORDAN ATAR 99.95 | IB Distinction Certificate | The University of Sydney Scholar Chancellor’s Award Mean Bands Proficiency Bands) Two (Top Mean Bands Proficiency Bands) Two (Top Mean Bands Proficiency Bands) Two (Top Mean Bands Proficiency Bands) Two (Top Mean Bands Proficiency Bands) Two (Top NEWTON, JAMES Stanley Riley Aron James Jordan John Year 3 ATAR 98.40 Chen Ellis Sheldon Douglas Martenstyn Stapleton (ARTEXPRESS) (ARTEXPRESS) (DesignTECH)Trinity 484.3 83% 463.5 77% 489.9 79% 515.2 82% 489.2 76% OLLIFFE, KARL All NSW 429.0 52%FOUR CANDIDATES424.1 54% WITH AN429.8 IB SCORE55% OF 44441.5 | ATAR 99.8553% 406.7 39% International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate Schools SHELDON, ARON Major work selected for DesignTECH Year 5 STAPLETON, JOHN Trinity 546.0 59% 491.9 21% 524.9 47% 538.4 53% 536.8 53% All NSW ATAR 99.95 | IB Distinction Certificate | The 502.9 39% 477.6 19% 501.0 33% 512.2 41% 499.4 31% Schools University of Sydney Scholar Chancellor’s Award TONKIN, ANGUS ATAR 99.85 | IB Distinction Certificate | University Year 7 Julian Kiran Angus of Sydney Business School Scholarship with Trinity 583.4 50% Shawki539.2 26% 574.8 47% 588.7 49% 624.7 68% Al Assadi Duong Eswaran Tonkin All NSW Distinction for All-round Excellence 543.2 30% 515.5 18% 550.7 31% 545.2 31% 554.0 31% Schools WANG, RAYMOND International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate Year 9 WEBB, JAMES Trinity 632.8 52% 571.8 21% 631.1 46% 615.6 43% 661.7 62% ATAR 99.45 | International Baccalaureate All NSW 583.6 25% 546.8 12% 587.4 26% 572.5 22% 595.5 27% Distinction Certificate Schools WEI, VICTOR ATAR 99.45 | International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate Final remarks XUF, KEVIN In all that we do in the classroom, we aim for our boys to become contributing members of International Baccalaureate Distinction Certificate society who are inquiring, knowledgeable and caring lifelong learners. The School is pleased to offer a challenging and stimulating academic programme for all our boys, catering for their YING, YUE (SIMON) different needs and interests. Finally, well done to the Class of 2015 for their hard work and ATAR 99.45 | International Baccalaureate focus, the staff who guided them, and the boys’ families for their support. Distinction Certificate
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY Jason Cheers | Academic Dean 36
DIRECTOR OF IB REPORT REPORT ACADEMIC DEAN | DIRECTOR OF IB SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
2015 IB SCHOLARS
Back Row Karl Olliffe, Joseph Harman, Matthew Gleeson, Tom Dickinson, James Douglas, Rohan Browning Second Row Angus Tonkin, Alexander Connolly, Zachary Galluzzo, John Stapleton, Jordan Martenstyn, Yue (Simon) Ying, Isaac Law, Jordan Farah First Row Mr Jason Cheers, Julian Duong, Jonathan Chan, Shawki Al Assadi, Daniel Manogaran, Raymond Wang, Blake Artemi, Samuel Ma, Mr Peter Goetze Seated Kevin Xu, James Webb, Christopher Lam, Mr Milton Cujes (Head Master), Professor Tyrone Carlin (Class of 1990), Kiran Eswaran, Victor Wei, Eugene Chow
Given the increased size of Trinity’s 2015 candidature (Our largest ever As was the case last year, in almost all the forty courses offered at Trinity, – sixty-four), our IB candidates have achieved our third best IB results of our candidates performed well above the IB world average. the last fifteen years! Our average score was an incredible 38.08 which equates to an ATAR of 96.80! Not only were the Trinity results among An interview with our School Captain, Tom Dickinson: the best of all the IB schools in NSW and the ACT, we can also claim with confidence that our results were some of the finest in Australia. As the One of Trinity’s six candidates to achieve a perfect score was our School IB grows in numbers, the standard of our results has risen along with Captain, Tom Dickinson, one of eighty-one students globally to score it; the number of students earning 40+ IB points rose to twenty-nine a perfect score of 45 points, which is equivalent to the top Australian in 2015 which represented 46.80% of our candidature. The stand out Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 99.95. These results, taken from performances (perfect scores of 45) from Blake Artemi (Hi), Alexander close to two-thousand students who sat the IB in Australia in 2015, place Connolly (Ar) Tom Dickinson (La), James Douglas (La), Jordan Martenstyn Tom in the exclusive company of thirty other students in Australia who (Hi) and John Stapleton (Sc) are testament to their all-round ability and achieved a perfect score. determination to succeed. A perfect score of 45 is an achievement worthy of acclaim at the highest level. Shawki Al Assadi (We), Julian Duong (He), “It was the breadth of opportunities offered at Trinity combined with the Kiran Eswaran (Ke) and Angus Tonkin (Fo) were agonisingly close to a ongoing encouragement that really helped me to realise my potential and 45, earning 44 points with a superb demonstration of organisation and reflect the true value of my education at the School,” Tom said. application. Along with his Captaincy duties, Tom was a member of the Berea One very pleasing statistic reveals that fifty-one out of our sixty-four Christian Leadership Group, Charity and Community Committee, Concert candidates (an amazing 80.00%) achieved an IB score of 33+ and, Band and Symphonic Wind Band, Ngurra-Kurlu Indigenous Group, therefore, an ATAR equivalent of 90+. It is well worth noting, too, that Peer Support and the Trinity Cultural Awareness Group. He excelled in over 92% of our candidates obtained IB scores in excess of 30.9+ IB points, Basketball, Track and Field, Rugby and Snow sports and also won the which is the IB world average score. This statistic further emphasises Year 12 IB Film Prize. Trinity’s exceptional performances, year in and year out, which are always far in excess of the IB world standard. “I have learnt much about the meaning of leadership through my appointment as School Captain at Trinity. Through the mentorship One area in which Trinity makes the most of its opportunities is the Core I received, I was able to pursue my co-curricular interests, perform of the IB. We should be very proud of the fact that, twenty-seven students leadership duties and apply myself academically to achieve success in the (43% of our candidature) achieved the full three extra points awarded for IB,” said Tom. Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. Very few schools in the world could achieve such results. 83% of our candidates achieved an A or As we are all aware, the IB programme is a rigorous academic programme a B in Theory of Knowledge while a significant proportion of our students renowned for providing a broad and well-rounded international (63%) achieved either an A or a B in their Extended Essays. A pleasing education. Tom’s achievements, both inside and outside the classroom, development in Extended Essays has been the sheer variety of subjects are a great testament to the success of the programme’s philosophy. His from which our students are drawing inspiration. Our Extended essays outstanding commitment and leadership throughout his tenure as School were spread over seventeen different subjects this year, including not only Captain were supported by the many authentic learning experiences the “traditional” IB subjects but also Social and Cultural Anthropology, available through the Trinity IB education, which in turn, have inspired World Studies and Philosophy. creativity, collaboration and dedication in others. Peter Goetze | Director of International Baccalaurete 37 DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL STUDIES REPORT
RTO ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Left to Right Tom Mae, Ric Otton, Bob Fozzard, Norm Cahill, Nicky Ellner, Rebecca Curtis, Dr Frederick Osman, Ric Moffitt (RTO Advisory Chair), James Trevena, James Frayne, Peter Green, and Professor Andrew Martin
Now in its sixth year, the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) has Vocational courses develop industry-recognised skills, and engage provided a vocational education programme for senior HSC students in practical education that prepares boys for the workforce or further under the Australian Quality Framework (AQF). Part of our accreditation training. A large portion of the training in VET courses is hands-on refers to the development of an advisory committee whose role is to experience, which many boys enjoy. Research shows that students who strengthen the RTO’s network with trades and professionals, and to undertake VET as part of their HSC have better job prospects because provide an ongoing review for our vocational courses to ensure that they of the skills they have gained. The VET courses offered by the School meet industry requirements. are principally the qualifications you need if you are just entering the workforce, and a good foundation for further training. Trinity is experiencing an increase in the number of boys studying a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course, attracting one in three On the evening of Thursday, 8 September, Trinity Grammar School Year 11 and 12 students. This mirrors a broader trend with one third of celebrated the success and opportunities of being involved with the Year 11 and 12 students across the state now undertaking a VET course School Based Traineeship Programme by hosting a seven minute spotlight as part of their Higher School Certificate. presentation, Bringing Traineeships to Life, from our students who have chosen to make Vocational Education a first choice and a recognised The VET courses currently on offer at the School are a Certificate II in educational pathway at Trinity. Construction Pathways, Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start), Certificate II in Hospitality, Certificate III in Entertainment (Live The format of the evening was designed to: Production and Services) and Certificate III in Information Digital Media and Technology. The programme is packaged within the standard HSC ÆÆ Give our students a chance to reflect on their traineeship experience; course, providing boys with both ATAR and VET qualifications. ÆÆ Showcase the employability skills that the students learn in the Our School’s VET programme is focused on engaging boys in practical and workplace that may set them up for meaningful pathways to further meaningful education that equips them with industry-recognised skills training and work when they finish school; while exercising and expanding boys’ minds and imaginations, and it is ÆÆ Give our students the opportunity to liaise and reflect with other all part of our commitment to providing an extensive range of education students, employers, parents and teachers; programmes to help boys realise their talents, passions and purpose in life. ÆÆ Congratulate our young men that are involved with this Vocational Pathway. Trinity has experienced educators trained to teach and assess these courses at the School. All the VET courses have a mandatory work The theme consistently discussed during the evening was the importance placement component, amounting to one week in each of the two years, of the role of employers in exposing our school based trainees to work in for each course. the real world. The School thanks all the employers who have partnered with the students in providing employment as part of their School Based Each course is an instructional course that helps to engage students and Traineeship Programme. We are grateful to George Giannarus from encourage them to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills Carrington Electrical; David Murrie from Trippas White Group; Dean which they will carry with them throughout their lifetimes. We have Brown from Dean Brown Constructions; Jason Wagg from Axis Plumbing seen VET courses help our students make career decisions, give them a Group; Steven Barnett from SBE Contracting; James Deerness from head start, and make their transition into the workplace much easier. Technique Build and Chawki Tohamy from Reagle Switchboards. I would Our students are the future Australian workforce, and they will need the also thank Mrs Draysey for her dedication in mentoring our boys and capacity to innovate and respond flexibly to the changing demands of the pastoral approach which is always at the heart of her involvement in the workplace and job market. VET courses provide this platform, so the training and educating those boys for their future. It is encouraging to increasing popularity of these courses today is no surprise to me. The see that this programme has provided our boys with further pathways courses prepare students for professional work by providing a congruency in securing apprenticeships and further employment opportunities after between school and work. Year 12. We wish our boys all the very best in their future endeavours. TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 38 REPORT DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL STUDIES SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
The parent information night conducted on Wednesday, 21st September, was an opportunity to gauge the success and esteem with which parents valued the Trinity-owned Certificate II in Leadership Through Cadets course, now in its third year. Prior to the information night, the reputation and quality of the course had been established with much interest in the course being shown by external agencies and schools. The third information night was indeed a success, with close to the required number of boys already nominating for the course even before the presentation.
The skills associated with leadership are highly valued in the workplace and in society generally. Certificate II in Leadership Through Cadets is designed to enable participants to acquire a range of technical, practical, personal and organisational skills associated with leadership. Potentially, the course will afford the boys a real advantage in the competitive quest for scholarships and jobs, but more importantly will equip them with vital life skills.
The immediate benefits of undertaking Leadership through Cadets include the following:
ÆÆ A nationally recognised award
ÆÆ Possible advantage in consideration for Senior Command appointments in the Cadet Unit (Year 11). As they work through the course, boys may obtain the following qualifications:
ÆÆ Year 8 Working towards a Statement of Attainment.
ÆÆ Year 9 Statement of Attainment in Certificate II in Leadership through Cadets.
ÆÆ Year 10 Certificate II in Leadership through Cadets. The course will again begin in the new academic year and, available only to Cadets, will allow boys to receive a formal qualification for the leadership skills they have developed.
Dr Frederick Osman | Director of Vocational Education and RTO Manager (Careers Education)
39 SCHOOL CAPTAIN’S REPORT JOHN BECHARA
I’ve spent thirteen years of my life at Trinity, and have seen many successful Our Volleyball teams have dominated both the summer and winter years, yet I truly believe 2016 has been one of the most successful. The competitions. Under the captaincy of Lewis Jupp (WH), the team proved combined efforts and achievements of our boys have brought about an unstoppable in the CAS competition during the summer season, winning exceptionally prosperous time in Trinity’s history, and this is clearly a credit all their games and declaring themselves undefeated CAS premiers. to the sheer determination of each and every Trinitarian, all of whom And for the first time in Trinity history, our Volleyball team claimed the hold great potential. In this sense, the Trinity staff have been instrumental combined AAGPS/CAS premiership, once again winning all their games. in guiding each student to achieve all that he can achieve, an ethos Our team also emerged as champion during the NSW state knockout, with encapsulated in the School’s mission to provide an environment that five Trinitarians going on to represent NSW at a representative level. All enables students to discover their passions and, even more importantly, of these achievements were made possible because of the immeasurable enables them to pursue those passions. commitment shown by the team and the Trinity coaching staff.
Sport has had a profound influence on every Trinity student, educating Our Basketball team emerged victorious in what is traditionally a highly them in the riches found in patience, resilience, teamwork, discipline and competitive sport within the CAS. Our 1st V Basketball team, under the courage. This year, the School has again had many extremely successful leadership of Jarryd Fernandes (12La), claimed the A.V. Smith Shield for results. the first time since 2013. This achievement was due to the spirited culture within the team, the extraordinary guidance of Mr Ben Morrisey and Mr The 85th Annual CAS Swimming and Diving Championship was simply Chris Barnes, and the tireless dedication and effort shown by the boys to an unforgettable event. The Trinity Swimming team, led by Keegan Street ensure they represented the School to the best of their abilities. (12WJ), Christopher Hoare (12St), Paul Raptis (12Ta) and Kaden Tsoi (12Ar), managed to retain the Thyne Challenge Shield for the thirteenth This year marked the inaugural introduction of an official AFL competition consecutive year, and the Trinity Diving team, led by William Jeffree within the CAS. Trinity displayed some outstanding performances during (12Ho), was victorious in retaining the Steven Barnett Shield for the fifth the season, and a number of boys were offered the opportunity to consecutive year. The School’s Swimming and Diving community boasts a represent the School at a higher level. number of promising athletes, many of whom perform at a representative level, with one Trinitarian, Nathan Zhu (11Ke), representing Australia. Our Our Cross Country team once again dominated the CAS competition, Swimming and Diving athletes consistently perform to a remarkably high emerging as winners of the Michael Spratt Trophy. This achievement is a standard. Their efforts, alongside those of the coaching staff, are a credit direct result of the many committed hours both the athletes and coaches to their dedication, not only to their sport but to the School. put into training, and the School is extremely proud of their hard work. The Cross Country fraternity is comprised of many representative athletes, The 87th Annual Track and Field Championship was another significant demonstrating the great potential that can be found within our School highlight. After placing second to Barker last year by five points, our Track community. and Field team, led by Carl Coorey-Ewings (12WJ), Michael Amin (12WH) and Luke Borgnolo (12Mu), continued their infallible efforts in preparation Our Football and Rugby teams have had tough seasons, however this for this year’s Championship and, as a result, Trinity recaptured the must not deduct from the immense efforts of the boys of whom we are Andrew Reid Cup for the first time since 2011 with a winning margin of extremely proud. In terms of higher level representations, the School has over fifty points. This was extraordinary given the results of the previous seen great success this year, with Dimitri Valiotis (12Hi), Jordan Kerry year and places an emphasis on the resilience and determination shown (11WJ) and Luca Kmet (11Ke) all representing the School in Football at by the team. The night saw many CAS records broken, most notably the CAS level. In Rugby, the School has had seven students represent Alexander Kolesnikoff’s (10Ho) four new CAS records. Additionally, many NSW, with one particular student, the captain of the 1st XV, Liam Rasche, personal bests were achieved, once again underlining our unending drive representing Australia. The efforts made by these boys, and all members for success. The combined efforts of our Swimming and Diving team and of Trinity’s Football and Rugby fraternities, are to be commended. our Track and Field team saw Trinity achieve dual CAS Championships for the fourth time in the School’s history. This is an outstanding achievement I would like to congratulate every boy for your commitment and and contributes to distinguishing 2016 as a year of success and lasting dedication to your sport over the course of the year. And I thank you for memories. your continuous support at the home games during the winter season, the CAS Championships throughout the year, and general support of
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY each other during our Saturday matches. Trinity fosters a unique school 40 spirit that is consistently demonstrated through the immense support during these SCHOOL CAPTAIN’S REPORT SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS sporting occasions.
In addition to the sporting life of Trinity, there are a number of co-curricular activities that we are blessed to be able to partake of. These activities encourage boys to discover their passions and potential. This year, the Chess Club was extremely successful, placing first in the CAS Chess competition. The continual growth seen in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is amazing, so too the School’s outstanding musical achievements this year, with Brian Kim (11WH) being named the winner of the International Music Festival Award.
Thank you to the Class of 2016, an incredible year group consisting of many talented young men. The way in which the cohort has grown in unity over the years is a credit to each and every member. I am also enormously proud of the the positive influence this group has had on our younger fellow Trinitarians. Not only has the Class of 2016 been raised on the cultures and morals of the School’s traditions, but it has also been able to utilise new-age methods to better communicate ideas. This was evident in the continuation of last year’s ‘TGS Green and White Army’ Facebook page, however, unlike last year, the Class of 2016 elevated Trinity’s social presence by participating in numerous ‘Student Takeovers’ during the CAS Championship nights. This was specifically undertaken in order to establish a more personal relationship between the students of the School and other members of the School community, such as parents and Old Boys. Additionally, two new Snapchat filters, which are geographical watermarks that can be applied to photos taken through the mobile app, were introduced this year to help promote a stronger sense of School identity. Not only did these steps aid in informing others of the School’s success, but they have had a profound influence on Trinity’s school spirit which is now at an all-time high.
Thank you to the School officers of 2016 who have left a profound impression on the School. Their approachability and leadership has created an environment where students are capable of achieving enormous accomplishments. I personally extend my gratitude towards the School’s Vice-Captains, Sidharth Parulekar (12Du), Nicholas Bishop (12Hi), and Victor Wu (12Mu), who’s hard work, continuous support, and passion to serve has not only contributed to the School’s great success this year, but has made my time as School Captain so memorable. On behalf of all the Year 12 students, I would like to thank the rest of the Senior School, for their co-operation, their support, and their mateship this year, all of which has made our final year at Trinity much more enjoyable.
To the Head Master, thank you for your unceasing support. Your work ensures that this School will be a better place tomorrow than it is today. I also thank you for giving me the honour to serve as your School Captain this year. I would also like to thank the many staff of Trinity. Your immeasurable support and dedication has been reflected by the School’s success. Though we may not always realise it, we are truly blessed to have such nurturing and talented staff at Trinity.
Soon after being given the opportunity to serve as School Captain, I received a letter from former Head Master of Trinity, Mr West, who sadly passed away earlier this year. This letter was full of different components, however, what struck me most was the concluding line, which in regards to the remainder of my Trinity journey, read: “Enjoy it all, do good to all, and remember nothing is possible without God.” The reason this line resonated with me is because it acted as a reminder to do good by everyone that I may cross paths with along this enjoyable journey. However, most importantly, this line served as a reminder that nothing can be done without God’s will, and that our faith in Him is what gives us the courage to continue and the humility to serve others. It is for this reason I felt obliged to share this with the entire Trinity community, because in an age where self-interest is prominent, one may forget the virtue of humility. I have learnt much about leadership throughout this past year, yet the most important lesson I have learnt lies in this foundation of humility. This virtue can be found throughout the School, be it in our immensely dedicated teachers, the loving support of our parents, or the mateship found within the student body. I have realised that a good leader is not only a good role model or a confident character, but, more importantly, a leader is someone who can bring the absolute best out of others. I would like to encourage all those in the Senior School to take on every leadership opportunity presented to you with courage, passion and humility.
Although my tenure comes to a close, I will never forget the friendships formed and memories created with you all. It has been both a great privilege and honour to serve as your School Captain for 2016, and I thank you all for making my time at Trinity so memorable. I am extremely proud of every young man who calls himself a Trinitarian, and I urge you all to cherish every moment of your time at Trinity. Continue the excellent legacy that makes this School so great, and to reprise those wise words of Mr West, enjoy it all, do good to all, and remember that nothing is possible without God.
Detur Gloria Soli Deo John Bechara | School Captain
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YEAR 12 2016
PREFECTS
Back Row James Watson, Samuel Trevena, Michael Amin, Antony Bonaccorso, Carl Coorey-Ewings, Angus Webster, Joshua Weston Third Row Jacob Elmasry, Dean Panos, Julian Dimas, Harrison Page, James Saab, Hugo Miller, Benjamin Crowhurst, Alexander Andreatta Second Row Patrick Barlow, Luke Borgnolo, Stacey Marantos, George Khoury-Harb, Reece Sekulovski, Remo Pascale, Joshua Seet-Lee First Row Ryan Longville, Paul Raptis, Ross Kyrgias, Michael Pahos, Lachlan Rickards-Tang, Christian Smith, Austin Fong, Keegan Street Seated Nicholas Chan, Sidharth Parulekar, Mr Peter Green (Deputy Head Master), John Bechara, Mr Milton Cujes (Head Master), Nicholas Bishop, Dr Heath De Lany (Master of the Senior School), Victor Wu, William Monaha
HOUSE CAPTAINS
Back Row Gabriel Sikh, Alexander Andreatta, Joshua Weston, Antony Bonaccorso, Carl Coorey-Ewings, Noah Nakhle, Benjamin Crowhurst
First Row Paul Raptis, Patrick Barlow, Christopher Elias, Dimitri Koutoulas, Stacey Marantos, James Li Seated Dimitri Valiotis, Mr Peter Green (Deputy Head Master), Joseph Michael, Mr Milton Cujes (Head Master), Reece Sekulovski, Dr Heath De Lany (Master of the Senior School), William Piras TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 42 YEAR 12 2016 SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
PK/K TO YEAR 12
Back Row John Bechara, Lewis Jupp Dennis Ou, Antony Bonaccorso Fourth Row Sidharth Parulekar, Dean Panos, Adam Tanana, Joseph Chamoun, Noah Nakhle, Jimmy Katsikas, Joshua Ananda Third Row Joseph Latif, Kristian Souvaliotis, Maxwell Swallow, James Haddad, Dimitri Koutoulas, Mitchell Moschatos, Stacey Marantos, George Khoury-Harb Second Row Lucas Traiforos, Maxwell Bettar, Zackary Fallas, Jared Attia, Wesley Yuen, Brayden Shields, Cameron Fawcett First Row Joshua Seet-Lee, Nathaniel Xue, Paul Raptis, Luke Di Ciaccio, Johnathon Nicolaou, Nam Phu, Liam Kulkarni, Michael Pahos Seated Andrew Saber, James Verykios, James Spanos, Benjamin Li, Mr Milton Cujes (Head Master), William Piras, Austin Fong, Joash Thambar, Kevin Batliwala
YEAR 12 COMMITTEE
Left to Right John Bechara, Christopher Elias, Reece Sekulovski, Dr Heath De Lany (Master of Senior School), Dimitri Valiotis, Julian Dimas, Sidharth Parulekar
43 WHO’S WHO AMONG THE PREFECTS
Ross Kyrgias “When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if Michael Pahos “On any given Sunday you’re gonna win or you’re gonna lose. The you can look up, you can get up.” - Les Brown point is - can you win or lose like a man?” - Tony D'Amato
Victor Wu “The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be George Khoury-Harb “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where a fool.” - William Shakespeare there is no path and leave a trail.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Christian Smith “A good friend will always stab you in the front.” - Oscar Wilde Keegan Street “A six pack of beer is named after the number of beers you get in a pack, the number being six.” - Anonymous Jacob Elmasry “The difference between friends cannot but reinforce their friendship.” - Mao Zedong William Monaha “I'm a peacock. You gotta let me fly.” - Mark Wahlberg
Hugo Miller “I'll tell you what, if there's one animal you wouldn't want to meet Joshua Seet-Lee “When life gets you down, do you wanna know what you've in a dark alley it's a salt water croc. Fortunately, they don't live in dark alleys, gotta do? Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, preferring salt water instead.” - Russell Coight swimming, swimming.” - Dory
James Watson “Dance until your feet hurt; sing until your lungs hurt; act until Remo Pascale “I think optimism is whether you are still exhilarated by life, you’re William Hurt.” - Phil Dunphy whether you are curious, whether you still believe there is possibility.” - Ai Weiwei
Angus Webster “If you're cooking chicken, cook it all the way through. There is Austin Fong “How sad it is! I shall grow old, and horrible, and dreadful. But this no such thing as medium rare chicken.” - Andrew Simos picture will remain always young. If it was only the other way!” - Dorian Gray
Dean Panos “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who Nicholas Bishop “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, is Youer than You.” - Dr. Seuss but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” - 1 Timothy 4:12
Patrick Barlow “It's time to du-du-du-du-du-du-du-du-du-du duel!” - Yama Yugi Samuel Trevena “Sam, trust me. Ladies love shoulders” - Maniah Betham
Nicholas Chan “Bake him away, toys.” - Chief Wiggum Carl Correy-Ewings “The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle.” - Anonymous Alex Andreatta “The more you practise, the luckier you get.” - Bradley Barr
Lachlan Rickards-Tang “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” - Albert Einstein TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 44 PREFECTS 2016 SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Michael Amin “If not us, who? If not now, when?” - JFK Paul Raptis “Go hard, then Max” – Anonymous
Sidharth Parulekar “Mumble that again.” - Mr Lyle John Bechara “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill Joshua Weston “It’s never too late to be who you should have been.” - George Eliot Stacey Marantos “The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognise the ability that he has.” Antony Bonaccorso “When I grow up I want to be a principal or a caterpillar.” - - Confucius Ralph Wiggum
Harrison Page “Books are useless, I have only ever read one book, To Kill a Reece Sekulovski "Nessuno Lavoro Ha Presentato" – Anonymous Mockingbird, and it gave me absolutely no insight on how to kill mockingbirds.” - Homer Simpson Julian Dimas “It’s not about putting the red bin out on Wednesday, it’s about putting the right slipper on.” - Nick Sullivan Ryan Longville “At the end of the day you gotta feel some way. So why not feel unbeatable? Why not feel untouchable? Why not feel like the best to ever do it?” - Conor Mcgregor
James Saab “Big dog brought home the bacon. #TowerOfLoveAndRespect.” - James Martin
Luke Borgnolo “You can take the boy out of the jungle.” - Anonymous
Benjamin Crowhurst “Honey! Where is my SUPER SUIT !?” - Frozone
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SCHOOL COUNCIL NOTES
Centenary Centre
In the Council report of 2015, we made reference to the possibility of Trinity establishing a Field Studies Centre in the Shoalhaven area which would enable the continuation and enhancement of the Year 9 Outdoor Education programme and allow us to extend and enhance the environmental and research studies carried out by our students in their final years leading up to the HSC and IB. Twelve months ago, the School had just purchased one hundred acres of land at Woollamia, near Huskisson, in an environmentally sensitive area, and after extensive local community consultation had obtained approval from both the Shoalhaven Council and the Joint Regional Planning Panel to commence building.
At the date of writing this report, the first group of students are "on site" and enjoying the experience of the wonderful facility which has now been constructed.
The Centenary Centre was completed at the end of 2015, with the official opening and dedication taking place at the beginning of school this year. As part of the development, Council decided to go ahead with the construction of the additional gymnasium and basketball facility plus the large air conditioned examination room which faces Prospect Road. This was cost-effective, and it meant less disruption to the School over a shorter period of time. Most major exams can be held in this facility, meaning a more comfortable environment for the candidates and a reduced need to have the normal "Quiet - exams in progress" signs posted around The James Wilson Hogg Assembly Hall at certain times of the year. The Council remains appreciative of the many people who contribute in The School has continued to consult with the local community and the such a real way to the successful running of Trinity. In particular: general consensus of opinion is that the School's facade along Prospect Road has significantly improved; the new building is an improvement ÆÆ The Head Master and his Executive together with all the academic on the mishmash of houses which were demolished in order to build and support staff. the Centenary Centre. This will continue to improve as the landscaping becomes more established. The School is keen to continue to be a "good ÆÆ The Parents’ and Friends’ Association and the Auxiliaries at both neighbour" within the community. Strathfield and Summer Hill.
The Council is always mindful that parents make a significant decision to ÆÆ The Old Trinitarians’ Union, which has a passion to assist and support give their sons a Trinity education and make many sacrifices in order to see the School as it seeks to educate future generations of Trinitarians. them continue through the School and towards responsible adulthood. John Rudd | Honorary Secretary TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 46
COMMUNITY RELATIONS REPORT COMMUNITY RELATIONS REPORT SCHOOL COUNCIL NOTES | SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Environmental Field Studies Centre
There are many groups that support and actively participate in the life at our School, that are encircled in our Trinity Community. The Community Relations Department, consisting of Mr Richard Bishop and myself, is deeply committed to ensuring that the connection between these groups and the School is seamless and aids all their endeavours, for the benefit of the School.
Staff, students, parents and friends all collectively create our community through their involvement in the life of the School. The Parents and Friends Association, the Society of the Arts, the Old Trinitarians Union, the Trinity Connection, Development Office, the School Foundation, the Clothing Shop, our three Auxiliary committees and many other support groups all contribute towards supporting the School, and we are extremely grateful for all their hard work.
2016 has seen the completion and opening of the new Centenary Centre which took place on 29th January. With a state of the art fifty metre swimming pool, this facility not only caters for our extensive Swimming and Water Polo programmes, but also provides an Examination Centre for all our students. With two new basketball courts and a play area for our Junior School Infant students, this shows how this new facility is multi- dimensional. In addition, our first students have taken up residence at our new Environmental Field Studies Centre at Woollamia, near Nowra. The official opening will take placed on Saturday, 19th November. This purpose built facility will be utilised by various groups within our community for many years to come. Thank you to all the parents, staff, students, Old Boys and friends of our community for you generous support of both our Centenary Centre and Environmental Field Studies Centre.
Trinity is once again breaking new ground by becoming one of the first schools to establish a Community Reference Group (CRG). The School is committed to engaging effectively with the communities in the vicinity of our campuses in a meaningful, accountable and responsive way. The role of the CRG is to provide feedback to the School regarding issues affecting the School and its activities. Meetings have taken place this year and are also scheduled for early 2017.
Stephen Heanly | Director of Community Relations
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FOUNDATION
Opening of the Centenary Centre
The Board of Directors of the Foundation has pleasure in giving a report continued to include investment in appropriate listed companies which, of its fulfilment of the objects of its charter in advancing, promoting and despite the market fluctuations, have continued to provide a continuing encouraging the educational purpose of the School. dividend stream.
The support of the School through the Foundation continues to be solid, The Board is indebted to the Head Master for keeping the Foundation up notwithstanding the economic and political conditions that have prevailed to date on the progress and needs of the School which the Foundation domestically and abroad in 2015 causing financial markets to exhibit a can assist to meet, as well as to our Secretary, Mr Campbell Dungan, for degree of volatility as participants grapple with uncertainty about the his work on its behalf in the management of much of the regular business global economic outlook. As at 31st December 2015, the value of the of its organisation. Education Trust’s Investments on the Share Market has increased from $8,086,678 at the end of 2014 to $8,579,897 at the end of 2015. This is a On behalf of the Board, commendable result given that the Australian market’s poor performance James Mills | President was broadly in line with the negative returns delivered by most major markets in 2015.
It was pleasing to see the opening of the refurbished Arthur Holt Library in February 2015, noting that the cost of these works was funded solely by the Foundation’s donation of $1,255,000. The Library now provides a real-world experience for teachers and students via an array of fully flexible learning spaces, the latest in digital technologies and opportunities for innovative teaching and learning practice.
On 29th January 2016 it was my great pleasure to hand to the Chairman of School Council, Mr Richard Pegg, a cheque for $1,000,000 as a donation towards the costs of the wonderful Centenary Centre. This magnificent building comprising an indoor 50m swimming pool, indoor basketball court and administrative facilities, and which was officially opened by the Archbishop of Sydney, The Most Reverend Dr. Glenn Davies on this date, will provide further opportunities for our boys to strive for sporting excellence and enable the School to be less reliant on the use of decreasingly available external venues for training and competition.
The total net assets of the three Trusts at 31 December 2015 were $9,433,911, a decrease on the amount held at the end of the previous years due primarily to the donations referred to above. The Board has TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 48 OLD TRINITARIANS’ UNION REPORT
2015 Generations Breakfast FOUNDATION | OTU SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS In the latter half of 2015, the OTU was involved in a number of school The Generations Breakfast was held on 27th May. It is a great opportunity events: for past and present generations of Trinity boys to get together with boys, ÆÆ The Year 12 Valedictory Dinner. OTU ties were presented to Year 12 fathers, uncles and even grandfathers attending. Tim Austin, Old Boy students during the evening. and father of our OTU scholarship recipient, Sam Austin, spoke at the breakfast about his memories of school at Trinity. ÆÆ The Remembrance Day service. Careers Expo ÆÆ The OTU BBQ at the School Fiesta. The OTU stall was again well manned by Old Boys. It was possibly our most successful ever in The OTU careers expo was held on 19th May, just before the Year 10 terms of revenue raised. Thank you to all the Old Boys and members Parent Information Night with vocational education options and various of their families, who assisted and worked so hard on the day, and universities also being represented. The evening is always well attended particularly to Andrew Connolly (1978) for organising the BBQ. by boys and parents with the imminent task of selecting courses for years ÆÆ The first reunion of 2015 School leavers. 11 and 12. The evening was held in the new Centenary Aquatic Centre gym, allowing all of the presenters to be located in one space. The expo ÆÆ The OTU now has an official Facebook page. continues to expand with students from Meriden, MLC and PLC invited to Scholarships attend this year. Total attendance was approximately 400 people. Each year the OTU has awarded a scholarship to the son of an Old Boy Old Boys Day from Year 10, currently attending the School, as well as one to the son The Old Boys Back to Trinity Day was held on 4th June. Lunch and of an Old Boy who will enter Year 7 in the following year. The Year 7 refreshments were provided in the Terrace Room and we were entertained scholarship is open to sons of Old Boys who currently attend Trinity as by the 1st and 2nd Football and Rugby teams on the day competing well as those attending other primary schools. Both scholarships are against Cranbrook. Trinity earned hard fought wins in both the 1st XI partial. The Year 10 scholarship has been for Years 11 and 12. The Year 7 Football and 1st XV Rugby matches. Over 120 Old Boys attended the sit scholarship is for Years 7 to 12. Interviews of this year’s candidates were down lunch with many more coming back to watch the matches despite conducted in September. The candidates all presented extremely well. bad weather on the day. Congratulations to Samuel Austin (10Hi), and Lucas Pezzano, whom we welcome to Trinity in Year 7 next year. 2015 has been the last year that 2016 Events the Year 11 and 12 scholarship was offered. To replace this scholarship, Events to make a note of for early next year include: the OTU versus in 2016, a second scholarship will be offered to the son of an Old Boy the School in summer sports, the Generations Breakfast and the Trinity entering Year 7 on the same basis as the current Year 7 scholarship. Golf Day. The Golf Day is scheduled for 6th April, 2017. The Generations 2016 Breakfast is held around the end of March and is open to all Old Boys who have children attending the School. CAS Swimming Conclusion On behalf of the Trinity Old Boys, I would like to congratulate the School on their thirteenth consecutive win at the CAS Swimming Carnival. After Finally, on behalf the OTU, I would like to thank: a hard fought win in 2015, the competition from Knox was expected to ÆÆ Our Patron, Mr Barry Collins, for his advice and continuing support be even more intense. It has been another superhuman effort on the part of the OTU. of boys and staff, particularly Mr James Leckie, and a demonstration of the immense school spirit that has always been key to Trinity’s success. ÆÆ Mr Richard Pegg, the Chairman of the School Council for his support of the OTU. OTU versus The School in Sport ÆÆ The Head Master, Milton Cujes, for his continuing support of the In March, the OTU competed against the School in Cricket, with the OTU. match being won by the OTU. Congratulations to all who played, and ÆÆ Stephen Heanly, Director of Community Relations, for the thank you to the Old Boys who returned to compete. enthusiasm, dedication and efficacy with which he has organised Golf Day and supported OTU activities. ÆÆ Our School Council representatives: Andrew Connolly, Peter Collins On 7th April, the Trinity / OTU Golf Day was held at Concord Golf Club. and Craig Moore. The Golf Day continues to be a great opportunity for Old Boys, parents and friends to connect. A dinner is held in the evening, following the golf. ÆÆ Our Honorary Solicitor, David Ford, for his advice and support in The dinner is open to all Old Boys, even if they have not played golf on dealing with matters of the constitution and the legal position of the day. the OTU. The OTU would like to encourage Old Boys to put together a team or just ÆÆ Our Secretary, John Williams, for his advice and support in running come individually and join a team for the day. the O.T.U and keeping minutes of meetings. ÆÆ Our Treasurer, Walter Fisterman, for his advice and support in I would like to thank the OTU committee for their efforts in organising managing the OTU’s accounts. the golf day, particularly Steve Heanly for the effort and enthusiasm with which he organises the various OTU activities throughout the year. ÆÆ Phil Logan for his efforts in organising Old Boy coaches and liaising with the various sports support groups within the School with a view Approximately $2000 was raised on the day this year. Profits from this to gaining their support for the OTU coaching initiative. year’s golf day continue to be directed towards funding the OTU sports coaching initiative within the School. The OTU has recognised that there ÆÆ Andrew Connolly for organising the OTU Fiesta BBQ. is a wealth of sporting talent amongst our younger Old Boys and the ÆÆ Alick Wagschall and John Helby for their long standing involvement need for assistance with coaching, particularly of prep and junior boys and considerable knowledge of School history and issues of of the School. The OTU sporting initiative is also helping to foster an importance to OTU members. ongoing connection between Old Boys and the School. Due to the efforts ÆÆ Members of the Committee who have given their time and energy of OTU committee member, Phil Logan (1977), the OTU is gradually to organise and support events as well as attend meetings and also expanding this program as suitable candidates become available and with for the advice and support they have given me throughout the year. the donation of residual funds of the Tobian’s Rugby Club. The program continues to be successful in achieving its aims, and reports from John Ric Otton (’79) | President, OTU Allen, Master in Charge of Sport, have been very positive.
49 PARENTS’ AND FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION
The Parents’ and Friends’ Association aims to welcome parents, guardians and friends of Trinity Grammar School students in an informal and friendly environment and to foster a sense of belonging to our School community. The P&F provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to form friendships, keep up to date with developments, enjoy social events and contribute to the life of the School. Involvement with the P&F is both fun and rewarding, and all interested parents are encouraged to assist where they can. Meetings are held generally once a month during term time. Attendees will hear about educational, welfare, and School developments, learn about events planned for the year, and meet new people.
All parents are members of the P&F and are welcome to attend these meetings.
The aims of the P&F are to promote the interests of Trinity Grammar School and the pupils of the School and to aid and assist the School as a whole and the pupils of the School in every possible way, whether materially, financially or otherwise, and to raise funds for this purpose.
It also aims to encourage community spirit through the organisation of social events where parents come together to forge connections and friendships.
Thank you to everyone for supporting the P&F since August 2016.
Our first activity for the presidential year was the Trinity Family Fiesta on 28 November. A massive effort again from the whole organising committee made this event so fabulous. The highlights: the School bands, the rides, the food selection, the huge variety of silent auction items, and the new activities that were introduced like the 7D cinema experience. The real highlights – the pleasure of working with all of you ‘green shirts’ and volunteers, and sitting back at the end of the day and reflecting on another success.
We have been able to host a number of guest speakers with funding contribution from the P&F for the benefit of the whole School community. This has included:
Prue Salter to present on study skills on 28 October to Year 10 and 11 boys, and their parents
Parent presentation - Problematic Internet Usage
We have been able to work with the School Executive to present key issues that concern the parent community including sporting attendance, the carpark and student access issues. The outcome has been: 1. The new year started with the P&F hosting a welcome BBQ on 30 January to support new families and encourage their involvement with their son’s sporting activities. It was a massive turn out, and a fantastic initiative coordinated by madame secretary, Fiona Thank you to the Head Master and to Mr Peter Green for your continued Davies. involvement and support of the P&F.
2. A massive improvement in the operation of the carpark. Also, a special thanks to Mr Stephen Heanly and his stand-in doppelganger Mr Richard Bishop who works so closely and tirelessly with us to ensure 3. Support at the Year 7 welcome cocktail function on 23 February. the success of our efforts. Other events that I have attended and supported have included the Year And of course, a big thank you to our regular and new members for 7 welcome chapel service and Year 7 welcome cocktail function, Annual your ongoing attendance and support and wisdom. You should all Cadet Parade, various art exhibitions at The Delmar Gallery, participation wear your green shirts with pride. I do my best to support you all and on the RTO Steering Committee, attendance at the Scholars Assembly, create opportunities for you that are managed with great temperance, Roderick Wests’ funeral, supporting Friends of Track and Field, the official including my regular updates on School happenings and inspections of pool opening, and the symphonic concert at Angel Place. new facilities. I recognise that nothing we do would be possible without the support of I have thoroughly enjoyed my tenure as President, I have loved giving back the Summer Hill Auxiliary, the Junior School Auxiliary, and the Prep School to the School community for the benefit of the boys and the parents, Auxiliary, who host their own events on their respective campuses and and I encourage everyone within the School community to do the same. who also do so much for the School community. So thank you to Louise Thank you for the opportunity. Robertson, Liz McMullen, Carolyn Tran, and Jinan Ammoura. I am looking forward to working with all the new office bearers – Kay I would like to make special mention of the outgoing P&F Committee White, Fiona Davies, Matt Field, Rachel Simpson, and Bob Fozzard. And office bearers including Fiona Davies, Dale Chaffey, Paul Driessen, Rachel of course our regular and new attendees and participants. Simpson, John Mayers, and Bob Fozzard, our resident NSW Parents Council representative. You have all done a great job.
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY James Trevena | President 50
THE TRINITY CONNECTION ARCHIVES
A School Story ARCHIVES P & F | TRINITY CONNECTION | SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS The School Archive enables the stories of Trinity to be told. There is a corporate story of an institution which is accountable for its students, staff and resources. There are individual stories of personal experience of staff, pupils and their families. There is also a hindsight story – where by research and reflection one weaves the threads together to understand the past and its meaning for Trinity today. The collection and preservation of the School’s archival records, hard copy and digital, (i.e. photos, minutes, correspondence, building plans, policy documents, newsletters – just to name a few) provide the primary sources for its history and form a valuable cultural heritage.
An Archaeology Story? If you imagine the School Archives is full of material that needs to be excavated, with hidden gems just waiting for the dust to be swept off – you may have gotten your metaphors mixed. The only trowel in the Archives is sterling silver – a commemorative item from the laying of the foundation stones at Summer Hill in 1926. Archivist aim to preserve collections in a physical environment that is cool (around 20°C), dark, dry and dust free. Paper-based Archives are kept in acid-free folders and boxes, and carefully labelled and listed so that they can be found by searching the finding aid or catalogue. ‘Born digital’ archives are preserved not on discs, which will deteriorate and fail over time, but in a digital environment of drives and servers so they can be migrated as technology develops.
A Summer Hill Story The Trinity Connection was formed by group of mothers of former Trinity 2016 marked the 90th anniversary of Trinity’s move to the Summer boys in 1987 who wished to keep in touch with the School and continue Hill in 1926. This was a new chapter in the story of Founder’s vision for the friendship they formed during their boys schooling. We have 240 the School’s future. As it outgrew its Dulwich Hill home the Founder, members on our mailing list now. We meet at the Summer Hill Campus by careful negotiation, was able to obtain land which was previously four times a year during school terms followed by a lovely afternoon tea. part of Hurlstone Agricultural High School. This story is also one of slow fundraising - it was twelve more years before Trinity was able to erect new The Connection will be celebrating our thirty year anniversary in 2017 classrooms at Summer Hill where the existing facilities were somewhat which will be held at the School. Further information will be sent to our dilapidated. members early next year. A Detailed Story Our social outing for this year was a bus trip to Norman Lindsay Gallery The Head Master at the time of the School’s move to Summer Hill, was Museum in the Blue Mountains followed by luncheon at the cafe the Rev Dr G E A Weeks. He is the only Englishman who has been Head and is also the oldest man ever appointed to the role. He arrived at Trinity Our 2015 Christmas luncheon was held at The Gardens on Forest at at the age of 55 – a stark contrast to Trinity’s first two Heads who were Peakhurst, a lovely restored Victorian house. We had forty-six members aged 21 (Mr K T Henderson), and 26 (Rev G W Hilliard). What was his and friends attend with our dearest previous Headmaster, the Late career prior to arriving at Trinity? What brought him to the antipodes? Roderick West AM, and Dr Janet West. Dr West informed us it was the Weeks was born in Portsmouth, UK, the son of a naval family. Following last function that Rod attended before he became hospitalised. We his graduation from Cambridge University and ordination to the Church were privileged to have had his support and his presence at most of our of England, his first appointment was as a Naval Chaplain. Before coming Christmas luncheons over the years. to Trinity, he had held appointments in South Africa and New Zealand, Fifteen ladies enjoyed a theatre show, The Piano Man, with songs and and had visited Sydney - even Summer Hill itself. Sources from the School music from the 60 to the 90s at Casula Power House Museum. Archives and others across the world – many available online – have brought to light a more detailed story that was previously known. New I was invited with Laraine O’Brien to be guests at the opening of the photos of Weeks have also come to light - including one of him sporting refurbishment of the Neurological C2 South Ward at the Sydney Children a fine Edwardian beard! Hospital Randwick which was officially opened by the Hon. Gillian Skinner, State Health Minister. The Connection Ladies donated $5000 A Very Short Story towards parent recliner chairs. At the opening of the Centenary Centre at Summer Hill in February this year, the Head Master delivered what is probably the shortest speech ever Liisa and Yolla were also invited to the annual School Gala Concert at the for such a formal occasion. In order to save the boys, staff and guests from City Recital Hall, and Julie Carrington ( Vice president ) represented the the baking sun which had followed a midday thunderstorm, Mr Cujes Connection at the Cadet Ceremonial Parade. announced that he would email the speech to the School community to read at their air-conditioned leisure. The full digital text of the unspoken 2016 Office Bearers speech has been preserved in the Archives.
President Mrs Yolla Yarad (0416 272 666) An Ongoing Story Vice President Mrs Julie Carrington In 1919, thirty Trinity boarders were sent to live and study at Austinmer Secretary Mrs Liisa Chappelow (9581 6024) for six weeks, when Sydney’s schools were closed to prevent the spread of the influenza epidemic. This was an important moment in the story Honorary Treasurer School Accountant of independent schooling in Australia. Mr F H J Archer, Trinity’s Head at the time, reflected on the impact of this rural quarantining on the boys If you wish to join the Trinity Connection please contact the Secretary at for more than a quarter century, until 1947 when as Head of Caulfield the School. Grammar he established Yarra Junction - the first country campus for Yolla Yarad | President such a school. This event also sits in a wider context of the development of outdoor education, the influence of Kurt Hahn and the New Education 51 ARCHIVES REPORT | CONTINUED
Fellowship, and the development of the idea that not every valuable life lesson can be learned in the classroom. It is this story which has shaped Trinity’s Pine Bluff Campus (1993- 2014) and continues to shape the Woollamia Field Studies Centre.
Children’s stories When the Prep School Year 2 classes visited the Summer Hill Campus this year, they watched some short animated videos which used photos from the Archives to tell the history of the School. They heard the story of the land at Summer Hill and how it changed from aboriginal land, to farmland, to school land. They also heard about the people who had owned the land, and those who started 1. the School. They viewed objects from the Archives and walked around the campus to spot the foundation stones – the milestones of the School’s growth.
Collecting the Stories As usual this year many records have been transferred to the Archives from the various School offices. In addition to this, items have been donated to the collection by members of the School community. A collection of 15 exercise books together with various other assignments and textbooks was donated by Gregory Burton (TGS 1968-1973). The exercise books reveal the prevalence of 2. 4. 3. dictation as a teaching method at that era. Further information about the Founder and one of his nephews – Alan L Chambers (TGS 1919-1920) was also received, as well as a further deposit of material documenting Lodge Trinitarian. It is not only the items themselves that are of heritage value, but the significant memories they hold, the conversations they lead to and the emotions they evoke contribute to our understanding of Trinity’s history. Thank you to everyone who has contributed items and memories to the collection - whether large or small.
The Working Story Disposing of duplicates and a backlog of items 5. 6. for appraisal are two elements of the working story of the School Archives. Not every record of activity at Trinity is of long term value, so not everything is kept. Understanding the context of the creation of records and knowing what is already in the collection assist when making decisions about what to collect and preserve. Listing and cataloguing is an ongoing task, as is physical managing the collection, calculating space available on the shelves for boxes and migration of data to appropriate digital formats. Responding to the more than 160 enquiries during the last twelve months has meant that the collection is also constantly being used for research purposes. Overall, this work enables the 7. 8. Trinity story to continue being told.
Alison Doran | Archivist numbered from top: 1. ‘Hurlstone’, 2016. 2. ‘Hurlstone’ – the Head Master’s House – ‘The Evening News’, 17 Nov 1925 | 3. Rev Weeks c 1890s. | 4. Rev Dr Weeks, 1925 | 5. ‘Swanwick’ – Rev Chamber’s house at Austinmer where some of the boarders lived during 19195. | 6. Boys stood during the entire Centenary Centre opening ceremony, 29 January 2016 | 7. A Prep Year 2 pupil tries out a rotary dial telephone. | 8. Part of the Burton Collection. TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 52
BOARDING HOUSE ARCHIVES | BOARDING HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
BOARDING HOUSE
Back Row Taishi Sueyasu, Tobie Mok, Lucas Baita, Haydyn Bathurst, Josiah Romeo, Paddy Harris, Ray Zhao, Ludwig Prosinger, Niko Acosta Third Row Hirokazu Kudo, Joshua Wong, Kai Brand, Scott Seeto, Byron Hollingworth-Dessent, Jaxon Chong, Ricky Chan, James Luo Second Row Rory Kennedy (JRM), Jacob Savage, Joshua Ward, Brian O'Neill, Justin McNamara, Angus McDonald, Carl Wingti, Ned Hatton-Ward, Mr Ringo Mok (MOD), Matthew Miller (MOD) First Row Rev Greg Webster, Allyn Wu, Jeremy Brake, James Li, James Wayland, Anuj Aloysius, Danny Huang, Min Lin, Adam Li, Josh Leaper (JRM) Seated Luca Hatton-Ward, Mrs Heidi Broadbent (MOD), Ryan Longville, Mr Peter Green (Director of Boarding), James Li (House Captain), Mr Rod Fitch (Boarding Housemaster), Julian Dimas, Mr Ben Cook (Deputy Boarding Housemaster), Liam Rasch
Four years. Living amongst the boys in the Bishop Chambers House for The House has cultivated some fine young men. There are a number of four years has been a memorable time. There were times of prosperity and Boarding House representatives performing at a high level on the sporting euphoria but there were also an equal share of hardship and misfortunes; field: Scott Seeto (11Sc), Luca Hatton-Ward (12Sc), Ned Hatton-Ward all I can remember is the men in blue extending their open arms to help (10Sc), James Wayland (12He), Brian O’Neill (11Sc), Byron Hollingsworth- a brother in need. Living in a community with forty other people under Dessent (11Sc), Justin McNamara (9Sc), Josiah Romeo (11Sc). All the same roof was not easy, especially for an international student. I participated in the CAS Track & Field competition, representing the was homesick for the first week, longing for the comfort of my family’s School and helping us bring the championship back from Barker’s grasp. presence, but these symptoms slowly subsided as I indulged myself in the The Boarding House also has its respective academic representatives, harmonious community that we are so blessed to have. with Niko Acosta (11Sc), Jeremy Brake (9Sc), Ricky Chan (10Sc), Ned Hatton-Ward (10Sc), Danny Huang (9Sc), Ryan Longville (12Mu), Justin Every single member in the Boarding House contributes to this harmonious McNamara (9Sc), and Scott Seeto (11Sc) all performing well and achieving community, injecting colour and vigour into the House, especially during stellar School rankings. The Boarding House contains young men of great Boarding House excursions such as, Wet n’ Wild, Bledisole Cup, Sky Zone, diversiy, excelling in mind, body, and spirit. But the most significant Go-Karting, State of Origin and Vivid. Commendation should go to the diversity, which should not be neglected, is the cultural dynamic. People staff team who organises these fantastic excursions, in particular Mr Fitch from all over the globe have called the Boarding House home and it is this and Mr Green, not only for managing the excursions but working and essence which brings us closer together as a family. contributing significantly behind the scenes to coordinate the helm of the Boarding House. Acknowledgements should also go out to the Masters It is difficult and tragic to imagine leaving the Boarding House. Ihave on Duty (MODs), in alphabetical order: Mrs Broadbent, Mr Cook, Mr had a wonderful time with everyone, and the past four years have gone Miller Mr Mok, Mr Zhang, and the Romeo brothers. They are always there so quickly. I wish I could have another four years with all of my brothers, aiding the boys and making decisions based on the boys’ best interests. but “everything comes to an end”. My time in the House will expire soon, But the most important character is our Boarding House Mother, Mrs but I know that this brotherhood bond will not. Every single Boarder will Galluzzo. I would like to personally convey my gratitude; for four years definitely be missed by the departing Year 12 group, regardless of sharing she has taken care of me, she has helped me travel through this long laughter or sharing sorrows. In my eyes the pain is certainly worth the journey, always having my back, giving the motivation and momentum gain, and I believe that this is the true definition of a place which I call that I needed. I cannot possibly thank her enough. But of course, this home. ABDUL! endurance race could not be accomplished without the guidance of our House motto “Agamus Pro Viribus” – In everything you do give of your James Li (12Sc) best. Carrying this mindset of a strong work ethic encourages not only myself but all the boys to put in their best effort in terms of sporting prowess and academic pursuits.
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“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28 “Australians let us rejoice for we are young and free”. To be Australian is to be free. It’s almost un-Australian not to be. Freedom of speech – I can say what I want to say, write what I want to write. Freedom of belief – I can believe what I want – not what my parents tell me, not what the church tells me. I’m even free to choose my political leader, unless the elected party decides to change leader halfway through. I live on the biggest island in the world, where my daughter can play sport if she wants to, I can laugh out loud if I want, I can vote for who I want, I can express an opinion. Women can dress according to the weather not by what other people tell them they should do, there is healthcare for all, freedom to walk the streets without stress, freedom to have more than one choice at the supermarket or freedom to go to Aldi and have hardly any choice at all. But there are problems with freedom. Sure we are free to choose whatever we want but then whatever we want becomes the new master. I can jump on my Yamaha and ride off down the highway with the wind in my hair but I’m not free. There are road rules and other cars that limit my freedom. There are helmets to wear and jackets that get really hot sometimes. I own my own home but I am a slave to the banks who lent me the money to buy it. I have more entertainment options than my grandparents ever had but I am time poor. We are slaves to our fears. We are so afraid of losing our freedom that we create laws to protect our freedom, which are laws that restrict our freedom. It seems like freedom is trickier than first thought. Rather than freedom, maybe what we really need is rest. There is that really famous saying that comes from the lips of Jesus, and it goes like this: “Come unto me all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”. Jesus talked a lot about freedom – no wonder they nailed him up. Here he seems to be saying that freedom comes not in the absence of any master but in having the right one – the one who can bring you rest. In fact, I can remember an ancient prayer that talks about serving the living God, “whose service is perfect freedom”. Of the many freedoms we enjoy here at Trinity, the freedom to hear the scriptures must be right up there. From the chapel pulpit this year, we heard of the signs pointing to Jesus that are in John’s Gospel, the wisdom for life that is found in the ancient book of Proverbs as well as God’s take on the future, our purpose and destiny. The voluntary groups like Berea and Josiah have been written about in detail elsewhere, but it is worth pointing out that they are voluntary. Those who come along do so in their free time - during lunch or before school or over the weekend. There are about a dozen of these meetings happening around School each week. My thanks go out to the many student leaders who are involved in leading these groups, and especially staff members like Matthew Miller, Phil McKay, Marian Dunbar, Phil Roser, Arch Humphries, Adam Wood, Daniel Chu, Ringo Mok, Suliasi Niulala and Alex Simpson. The assistant chaplains, Chris Thanopoulos and Peter Wrench, carefully guide each of these groups throughout the year. The Fuel camp is one date that gets pencilled into many diaries early each year. This year our student minister, Topher Hallyburton, was the speaker. The Berea service week camp went out to the Long Point Conference Centre where the former Dean of Sydney, Phillip Jensen, spoke to the Bereans from Paul’s second letter to Timothy about the things a young man should know. The mission itself saw our students helping out in various ways in churches in the south-west of Sydney. Our Easter missioner this year was Doug O’Donnell who spoke to the whole School about the wisdom of God. My sincere and heartfelt thanks goes out to our team of chaplains, Stuart Smith and Paul Brigden at the Preparatory and Junior Schools, as well as Chris Thanopoulos and Peter Wrench at the Senior School. Our community has borne more than its fair share of sadness this past year, and they have always been close by those in need. The freedoms we enjoy are deep, rich and to be treasured. Yet as always, Jesus has something very different to say on the matter. The freedom that Jesus speaks of comes from a change on the inside. It sets a person free from public opinion. They don't need to worry what you think of them. If you like them or don’t like them – it doesn’t really matter. The simple believer knows they’ve been loved by the one who cast stars into space, by the Son of God who gave himself for them. They don’t have to worry about losing what they have because the things that are truly valuable can never be taken away. Freedom doesn’t come from national anthems, or from revolutions, or from what we own or don’t own, or from what others say or don’t say. Freedom comes from the heart and Jesus gives a new heart, a heart set free. Free to follow this great Son of God and find rest. Reverend Greg Webster | Chaplian TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 54 ENVIRONMENTAL AND FIELD STUDIES ENVIRONMENTAL AND FIELD STUDIES CHAPLAIN’S REPORT | SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Our time along the Shoalhaven Region may be characterised by another fantastic year of human development and growth, exploration, tired muscles, swatting mosquitoes, scrubbing trangias, drying tents, paddling just around the next bend, getting back up on the surfboard, listening to the morning bird chorus …. It is about appreciation – family, country, yourself, your peers, your opportunities – and the wow factor of the magic sights, sounds and smells of the South Coast, unvisited and untapped by the vast majority of even the local population. Each of the six Year 9 camps have savoured a different flavour, travelled various directions, and marvelled at a few different destinations within their four week sojourn. But always there seemed to be a common thread; it is so encouraging to witness such genuine personal growth of so many young men in the green and white and to listen to their humour, aspirations and philosophy around the camp fire, and to see so many start to understand and practise independence, commitment and respect.
The Environmental and Field Studies Journey has taken us from Pine Bluff in March 2014, to Youthworks at Koloona, to Berry Sport and Rec Centre, and after two years of not-quite-wandering, we are now on the promised land of Woollamia. Finally a “home” where we can study, explore and contribute to our land. There has been quite hefty pressures on staff as we effectively set up and pulled down the field learning centre sixteen times after lunch where often the comfort of a tree branch is sought as the a year and transported, instructed and cared for our boys throughout. I preferred reading spot. How good it is to see so many boys engrossed express my sincere thanks to the staff team. in a novel. Our spiritual and pastoral program includes a study of men in the Bible, particularly Paul and Peter, and leadership and commitment The Year 9 academic/outdoor/spiritual experience is a major focus, and the studies include the journeys of Nelson Mandella and two inspirational boys learn to handle lengthy hours (a typical school day runs from 7am to contemporary Australian adventurers who grew up within the CAS 9:45pm), variable culinary experiences, and ownership and responsibility system! for their own and group equipment. Above all, however, has been the fantastic opportunity to be exposed to challenges in the outdoors The boys also continue with their Mathematics endeavours in line with which are necessarily more mental than physical, and which we cannot their peers at Summer Hill, and our Science and History concentrates on replicate in the city. Boys have expressed their trepidation of standing on our own units, utilising the marine and estuarine ecosystems, and the rich the cliff edge before they abseil, paddling across the short wave chop of timber, ship-building and wool history of the region. The boys do more St George’s Basin, dodging logs on the mountain bike track, hiking up than read about it – they visit and feel and hike and swim within these yet another hill onto Durras Mountain, and doing that extra lap on the areas. I pass on so many accolades to the vast majority of Year 9 boys who mud run along Broughton Creek. Yet once conquered – their sense of contributed so much – in helpfulness, positive attitude and humour – and achievement is immeasurable and can even extrapolate into spending the above all simply could not resist saying, “Wow – how cool”, when coming hours to improve that English essay, for example. Our outdoor challenges across many magnificent natural environments. It is quite humbling. Not provide skills which become life skills, and our community service and many people have ever seen the few remaining magnificent red cedars some simple hard dirty “farm” work can translate into growing into a in full blazing colour up the Shoalhaven Gorge as they were on 15th young Aussie man. September 2016 for one intrepid group. Well done, boys, and we know that your experiences and the way in which you handle them will stand Without bells and buses, the boys can get lost in the moment, and you in good stead over the years. many special moments include the compulsory “read and reflect time” 55
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Part of the Field Studies Program through 2016 included the Year 8 Geography camps, during which the cohort spent four nights at Koloona across a period of four weeks and undertook field work in our very own salt-marsh and mangroves, as well as primary surveys about urban culture in the local villages. The keen interest and lessons offered by the Environmental Officers from Shoalhaven City Council added a good dimension to our biological data bank of the Woollamia campus. The Field Staff also travelled to Sydney as part of the instruction team, guiding Year 7 Geography through an exciting and marvellous set of activities which took our boys into some stunning environments in our very own international city by the Harbour and also included studies of Cooks River, Homebush Bay and Bundeena.
The guidance by library staff and the use of the library and technology with the production of Ted talks allowed the Year 7 Geography program to come alive as an integrated unit from field to research to classroom. The Year 7 boys became very proficient geocache hunters. I give my thanks to the leadership and development of such educational packages to Mr David R Latimer, Head of Geography. It was a great team effort which can only enrich our boys’ understanding and care of our planet.
Our Environmental and Field Staff have not only driven, walked and paddled thousands of kilometres, but also ensured that over 450 boys have been taught, fed and watered, and got to bed at night safely, whether that was on the banks of Lake Yarrunga, Caves Beach or the resort style dormitory which remarkably had a much closer resemblance to a converted shipping container. As we now develop and grow into the fantastic new Field Studies Centre at Woollamia, we strive to nurture our educational program with its spiritual, academic, and outdoor components into a world class facility. We can do this due to the talent and commitment of our boys.
The resolve and foresight of our Head Master, Chairman and School Council has been exceptional, providing for our boys over the next fifty years. And the exciting part is we all get to be part of the growing opportunity for some 900 boys per year to live in and understand their natural world, and their responsibility in what God has given us to respect and look after.
The following excerpts were penned by two “Woollamia” boys - thank you Alec and Harry of Year 9.
“When I first got off the bus, what caught my attention was the sleek modern design… It was great that the natural landscape had been close to untouched and the wilderness at our doorstep. The opportunities you experience are unmatched and it was a privilege to be among the first at this site. The Field Studies Centre boasts innovation and design while respecting the land. A memory not worth forgetting for all who visit.”
“When I first arrived I was absolutely stunned by the look and style of it compared to any previous camps. When I walked through the front door, I was amazed at how open the campus was and the quality of the facilities. Everything looked fantastic and I couldn’t wait to settle in.”
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY John Barclay | Dean of Environmental and Field Studies 56 SOCIETY OF THE ARTS SOCIETY OF THE ARTS OF SOCIETY ENVIRONMENTAL AND FIELD STUDIES SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Written in Time
The Society of the Arts has an impressive track record of bringing artists of considerable international stature to Trinity over the course of its 64 year history. This year, a solo recital by one of Spain’s great guitarists and a survey exhibition by New Zealand’s most eminent photographer added to this record. These were two highlights of a vibrant 2016 programme, which ranged from the American avant-garde to Greek-Australian naïve painting, contemporary Indonesian batik to the best of recent Australian design.
The 2016 Society of the Arts Scholarships were awarded to three Year 11 students: Thomas Hallworth (music), Peter Kostoglou (drama) and Luc Velez (visual arts). As Society of the Arts Scholars, they have the opportunity to be involved in the production of the Society’s events and meet influential arts industry professionals, whilst fulfilling their roles as hosts and ambassadors for the School.
Trinity families and staff are invited to take full advantage of these cultural events on campus by becoming Society of the Arts subscribers. Prabowo’s exhibition Membership is also open to the general public and in 2016 included admission to ten concerts and exhibitions. able to try their hand at batik in workshops with the artist, held both The 2016 programme opened in February with Delmar Gallery showcasing at Trinity and Ashfield Council’s Thirning Villa. Concurrently on display some outstanding emerging talent. On a Sunday afternoon in an was a focus exhibition of traditional textiles from China. Miao Textiles atmospherically darkened gallery space, Sonya Holowell gave a masterful was an introduction to the exquisite embroidered costumes from the recital of Morton Feldman’s ground-breaking work for voice and tape, Miao People of southern China, made possible by generous loans from Three Voices. It is unusual to hear works by this American avant-garde a Sydney art collector. The two exhibitions were launched by Mayor of composer performed in Australia, and because of its notorious difficulty, Ashfield, Councillor Lucille McKenna, with traditional Indonesian music even more rare to hear Three Voices performed live. Demanding for performed by Efendi Jaenudin. the singer and rewarding for the listener in equal measure, Holowell seamlessly wove together the pre-recorded and live parts to create In contrast to these two exhibitions grounded in tradition, the Feldman’s mesmerising sound worlds in an unforgettable performance. accompanying concert in the gallery was a leap into unchartered creative This is a young soprano we will certainly be hearing much more of in the territory! A six-string, electro-acoustic violin shared the stage with a years to come! vibraphone, courtesy of the highly talented and creative duo Véronique Serret (concertmaster with Darwin Symphony) and Bree van Reyk (Synergy The setting for Holowell’s memorable concert was an exhibition of Percussion). Pushing the acoustic limits of the gallery, their programme compelling new graduate work by eight artists from Sydney’s leading art notably included a very original take on Bach’s Sinfonia IV and V and a schools - Sydney College of the Arts, UNSW Art & Design and National piece written especially for Serret’s unusual violin by a young Croatian Art School. Selected from both undergraduate and postgraduate degree composer. exhibitions, Written in Time featured photography, installation, painting and ceramics exploring themes of cultural memory and relationships in As part of Head On Photo Festival in May, Delmar Gallery contributed a a digital age. This annual survey exhibition exposes Trinity visual arts major survey exhibition to the Sydney-wide festival programme. Aberhart: students to the latest currents and research in art at a tertiary level. Three Decades featured over 70 contact silver gelatin prints from 1980 Amongst the exhibiting artists was Trinity Old Boy Edward Whitelock, – 2010 by Laurence Aberhart. New Zealand claims him as their most who aspired to study ceramics at SCA following the excellent foundation eminent photographer and essential poet of the country’s past, and from in ceramics he received at Trinity. this exhibition it was clear to see why. Shot solely on a century-old 8” x 10” view camera and meticulously printed, his photographs possess an In conjunction with Ashfield Council’s international artist-in-residence unparalleled luminosity and fine detail. In this era saturated with transient, programme, in March we presented an exhibition by visiting Indonesian digital photography, Aberhart’s work showed students what photography artist Bagus ‘Gonk’ Prabowo. At the centre of Prabowo’s exhibition was can really do! The exhibition was opened with an impromptu floor talk by an installation depicting “Gunungan”, a traditional Javanese symbol Glenn Barkley, formerly senior curator at the Museum of Contemporary for harmonious living and sharing. Gallery visitors were invited to Art and long-time admirer of Aberhart’s work. participate in “Gunungan” by exchanging one of Prabowo’s drawings for their own. Needless to say, this captured the imagination of many Framed on stage by Aberhart’s windows into past worlds, the period visitors, but particularly our Junior School students! They were also music ensemble The Muffat Collective brought to life the spirited music
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The 2016 Society of the Arts Scholars, Luc Velez (visual arts), Thomas Hallworth (music), Peter Kostoglou (drama) with the Head Master, Catherine Benz and Kell Daniels
of the Italian and French baroque. Striking a perfect balance between ensemble and solo pieces, they displayed nuance, virtuosity and scholarship in their interpretation of sonatas by Corelli, Couperin and Leclair. Judging by the enthusiastic response of the packed gallery, this newly-formed ensemble has a bright future!
In June, Delmar Gallery celebrated the achievements of past Year 12 visual arts students with an exhibition bringing together the art departments of the Combined Associated Schools. Trinity’s Head of Visual Arts, Steve Collins, undertook the marathon task of co-ordinating the 5th CAS exhibition, with each school putting forward works that had been considered or selected for ARTEXPRESS, or achieved the highest level in the International Baccalaureate, over the last few years. Visual arts and Technology and Applied Studies students from Years 7 – 12 also had the opportunity to see their projects beautifully displayed at Delmar Gallery, as part Véronique Serret and Bree van Reyk in concert of the calendar of six annual student exhibitions organised by their very dedicated teachers.
Launched with a Greek-style winter feast and an insightful speech by Artbank’s Assistant Director, Daniel Mudie Cunningham, The Air is Free: James Fardoulys & Dean Manning comprised new paintings and video by Dean Manning and 20 paintings from 1961 to 1971 by Kytherian-born artist, James Fardoulys. Fardoulys’ fantastically idiosyncratic paintings of Australiana were set in dialogue with Manning’s vignettes of Greek life, conceived in Bundeena and completed in his father’s home town, Athens. Known as one of Australia’s foremost naïve painters, this was the first significant exhibition of Fardoulys’ paintings in Sydney since the 1970s. During the exhibition, Manning conducted a very well-attended and informative artist talk.
The year will conclude with an exhibition curated by the Australian Design Centre and a concert by a trio with a very unusual fusion of musical traditions, PRRIM. Resolved: Journeys in Australian Design goes behind the scenes to uncover the design ‘journey’ of 12 contemporary Australian designers from inspiration to final The Muffat Collective resolution, and will be accompanied by workshops for senior design students. PRRIM is a collaboration between three exceptional musicians, fusing Japanese koto with south Indian percussion and jazz trombone.
Without doubt, the high point in this year’s concert series was the solo recital in August by phenomenal Spanish guitarist, Ricardo Gallén. Presented in collaboration with the Cervantes Institute, it was Gallén’s only concert in Sydney prior to his appearance as soloist with the Adelaide Symphony at the 2016 Adelaide Guitar Festival. With standing room only in the Orchestra Room, Gallén effortlessly drew the crowd into an intimate listening space, the audience hanging off his every note. The Latin American programme included a piece written especially for Gallén by Cuban composer Leo Brouwer, plus an absolutely shimmering rendition of Segovia's Asturias for the enthusiastically demanded encore.
I would like to acknowledge the continuing support the Society of the Arts receives from Kell Daniels, Director of Creative Arts.
Air is Free Exhibition Catherine Benz | Convenor, Society of the Arts TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 58 THE ARTHUR HOLT LIBRARY SOCIETY OF THE ARTS OF SOCIETY THE ARTHUR HOLT LIBRARY | SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Library Services teachers to determine the best ways to support, strengthen and develop our teaching and learning community. It is often said that “a truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone” (Jo Godwin). By offend we assume to break the commonly Highlights of 2016: accepted notion that a Library is simply a building that holds books. At ÆÆ Library Bingo, launched at the beginning of Trinity Term. With over Trinity Grammar School we like to think that each of our libraries is a great seventy staff and students participating to extend their borrowing library, and that great libraries can inspire. across our huge range of genres and take up the challenge of reading beyond their comfort zone. In 2016, Library Services at Trinity Grammar School was acknowledged by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) as an example ÆÆ Collaboration with the English department to successfully design of best practice amongst Great School Libraries. The Arthur Holt Library, and implement a Middle School wide reading program. The aim of Junior School Library and Preparatory School Library were each awarded a these classes being to celebrate reading in all its forms, across a place on the honours list of the Great School Libraries campaign. range of texts, genres and styles. ÆÆ Collaboration with the Geography department to facilitate delivery This campaign sought nominations of school libraries that help children of the Year 7 Field Studies Programme. Our Teaching and Learning and young people find reliable information; use information effectively; Librarians also joined students on day trips to Bundeena, the Cooks think critically; make informed decisions; work productively with others; build knowledge and understanding of the world; communicate and River, Middle Head and Sydney Olympic Park. share their ideas; and find great reads to meet personal interests and ÆÆ TED Week was held during Whitsun Term to promote curiosity, abilities. provide entertainment and inspire each of us to “think outside the box”. The results of the campaign aim to highlight the school library as a ÆÆ Men’s Health Week was celebrated in June 2016 with the aim to valuable asset for the school. The following statement from our Head promote the importance of a healthy mind and body. The week Master was published in Learning Hub, the journal of the School Library involved inspirational videos, mindfulness sessions, creative thinking Association of NSW earlier this year: exercises, and, somewhat surprisingly for a Library, feats of physical “The key factors involved in any successful change or innovation that strength such as the Plank Challenge. may occur at work or in school environments invariably can be traced ÆÆ A very special book launch was held to honour the first book of back to the ingredients of empowerment and encouragement. Through Patrick Hayes (8Mu) – How to double-cross a double-crossing spy - empowering and encouraging the Director of Library Services, Stefanie which was attended by his parents and students and staff of Murphy Gaspari, and the rest of our Library team, we have witnessed the house. successful reconceptualisation of our traditional library. ÆÆ For the first time ever, the Trinity Arts Festival’s Fireside Readings was They responded to new and emerging educational needs and trends, within held in the Library, showcasing one of the multitude of uses for the a fixed budgetary framework in a predetermined defined physical space. Library’s flexible learning spaces outside of school hours. Their professional commitment and enthusiasm set off a chain reaction ÆÆ The inaugural Books @ Breakfast event was held in Michaelmas Term. of interaction with faculty and students that resulted in the successful Parents, boys and staff heard from Professor Munjed al Muderis, transformation of our former library into what is now the acknowledged author of Walking Free, who shared his extraordinary journey from hub of teaching and learning within our school community.” Milton Cujes the brutality of Saddam Hussein's Iraq to a new life in Australia and a remarkable career at the forefront of medicine. The Arthur Holt Library ÆÆ Library Staff and Library Champions were invited to participate in It is clear the innovative library services and physical design of the Arthur consultation at the State Library of NSW on the design of a new Holt Library make a strong statement about the School as a whole – that Learning Centre. learning is at the heart of what we do. ÆÆ Trinity’s extended hours study programme, Study+, was re-launched to include academic mentoring by Old Boys and study skills support In 2016, following national and international award attention (a successful by Library Services staff. nomination in the Great School Libraries Campaign and an honourable mention in the Savvy Spaces, Digital Innovation in Learning Awards), the Stefanie Gaspari | Director of Library Services Arthur Holt Library continued to work in conjunction with students and
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Archer has always felt like a family to me, and this year was no different. Even though we may not have placed that well in many challenges, Archer has always been the loudest and most supportive House in the stands. This is all thanks to Mr Barnes, who strived to make all Archer boys feel part of this family, and our new Housemaster, Mr Folli, for continuing this tradition of ours.
The beginning of the year welcomed the new Year 7 group, which featured a few younger brothers of older boys. This allowed them to easily transition from Year 6 to Year 7. The help of the Peer Support Leaders, Jed Housemaster Keogh (11) and Nathan Finn (11), allowed the boys with no experience of Trinity fit in to their new school and Mr Andrea Folli they acted as their big brother throughout the year.
Middle School Housemaster Our House meetings have always been very enjoyable as our Leadership Group, Housemaster and Tutors aim Mrs Christine Daniel to interact with all boys from the House and get everyone involved with activities. These include our various sporting challenges against Henderson House, interviews with students and staff and especially the “Fletcher of the Week” award that is handed out to an Archer boy at the end of each week during our House Meeting. House Tutors All of these were created in order to bring our House closer together, which was no exception this year. Mr Peter Bamford Dr Jonathan Harris Our house motto: Numquam solus ambulabis (“You will never walk alone”) was introduced in 2004, but has not been heard of for years. Although we may not talk about our motto very often, every boy in Archer Mr Shane Scott definitely lives by this every day. When we nominate other students for the “Fletcher of the Week” award, we Mrs Jessica Spratt look for these qualities that the boys of the House have displayed to one another. Ms Alexandra Wood Over the past few years, we have been struggling to continue supporting our House charity. Earlier this year, House Captain the Leadership Group, with the help of Mr Barnes, made the decision to change our charity from “Youth Off The Streets” to AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience). Over this year, we have organised a few Patrick Barlow pizza days where the boys pay for their pizza plus a little bit extra as a donation to present to AIME. These have been a success and the majority of the boys in the House helped support this cause. House Vice-Captains Josh Gereis I would like to thank our Housemaster, Mr Folli, and our Middle School Housemaster, Mrs Daniel, for helping Soroush Zand all of us through the hard times and being there to celebrate with us through the good times. This House would not be the same without all the hard work and dedication that our previous Housemaster, Mr Barnes, invested into making Archer what it is today. We are also grateful to our tutors, Miss Wood, Mr Scott, Mr House Colour Bamford, Mrs Spratt and Dr Harris, for their support and guidance over the year. Red To the boys of Archer House, thank you for embracing the spirit of Archer throughout the year and participating in all the challenges to the best of your abilities. Thanks also to the Vice Captains, Soroush Zand (12) and Joshua Gereis (12), and the Year 12 Monitors, Mushahid Khan and Kaden Tsoi, for all their help and support throughout the year. As I hand over to William Todd, it is with full confidence that I say that the House will continue to thrive and grow as a family and community not only next year but in the years to come.
Dread the Red.
Patrick Barlow | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 60 ARCHER HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Roberto Olles, Ryan Maranik, William Todd, Jed Keogh, Jack Osborn, Max McCluskey-Voigt Ishaan Dhawan, Joe Basta, Ben Jabbour, Piers Connolly, Thomas Ertas, Brayden Gossling, James Luo, Steven Serb, Kash Powell, J onathan Hooper, Bertie Swann, Liam Scott, Bailey Mears Campbell Krol, Joshua Olpindo, Christian Morfuni, Ben Hutchinson, Elijah Hooper, Nicholas Earls, Abbott, Sohum Salgaon kar, Jamie Christopoulos, Blaise McKee, Adrian Lagana, Samuel Mears, James Batten, Julius Blum Michael Slevin, Justin Kim, Timothy Bradfield, Austin Bonner-Smith, Zack Zuccolotto, Jim Gong, Joseph Booth, William Barlow, Max Norington, Julius Russ ell, Selwyn Chang, Juno Ananda, Noah Sinozic, Spiro Christopoulos, Alvin Kong Max Guo, Joseph Metlege, Luke Mears, Philopatir Shenouda, Jamie Pritchard-Davies, Cameron Finn, Rohan John, Ben Liggins, Cormac Gossling, Michael Nguyen, Christian Becvarovski, Thomas Calabro, Kallan Maranik, Matthew Chan Mrs Jessica Spratt (Year 10 Tutor), Nathan Finn, Mushahid Khan, Dennis Ou Dr Jonathan Harris 12 Joshua Gereis (V ice – House Captain), Mr Andrea Folli (House Master), Patrick Barlow, Peter Bamford (Year 9 Tutor), Soroush Zand, Kaden Tsoi, Mr Shane Scott 8 Mathew Wehbe, Sam Halmarick, Adam Zhu Ms Alexandra Wood (Year 7 Tutor), Mrs Christine Daniel (MSHM) Seated Absent First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row ARCHER HOUSE
61 DULWICH HOUSE
Well, what an exciting and magnificent year for the young men and staff of Dulwich House. Over the past six years, it has been nothing but moving to watch the young men of the House demonstrate the ability to develop themselves and mature, whilst keeping to their House heritage of gentleman-like behaviour and attitude.
To begin, on behalf of the boys in the House, I would like to start with a commendation of the staffing team, as without their consistent commitment dedicated towards the boys, the ethos of the Dulwich ‘La Familia’ Housemaster would be non-existent. The tireless efforts, passion and House spirit evoked and brought to the House by Mr. Aschman, our Dulwich Housemaster, has been second to none in the way in which he has crucially guided Mr Chris Aschman and moulded each individual in deference to the Trinitarian ideal. In addition, the Dulwich Middle School Housemaster, Ms. Dunbar, has undoubtedly had a huge and significant impact on each and every individual in Middle School Housemaster Dulwich, as her caring and supportive nature has allowed her to create a strong and everlasting bond with the Ms Marian Dunbar boys. Lastly, the devoted, caring and consistent nature of our House Tutors, Mr. Woods (Year 7), Mr. Knight (Year 8), Mr. Pratt (Year 9), Ms. Turner-Jones (Year 10) and Mr. Worsfold (Year 12), has always been integral to helping the boys within Dulwich feel that they are part of a warm and caring house environment. House Tutors Mr Chris Knight Moving forward, with the mindset embedded in the boys that “the sky’s the limit”, it goes without saying that Mr Bill Pratt the outstanding efforts of the young men of the House have contributed to their academic, sporting and other Ms Therese Turner-Jones school based achievements. Undoubtedly, the opportunities the School provides us as students is second to none, and the wide range of activities in the house competition is an example of this. All in all, Dulwich has Mr Bradley Woods been in fierce and relentless competition amongst the other fifteen houses at different times, always striving Mr Mark Worsfold to be our best regardless of the result. In regards to the house activities such as Touch Football, we finished equal eighth, in the House Chess competition we finished first throughout the School, and in House Indoor House Captain Football, we finished eleventh. A mixed bag of results, but I am extremely proud of all the time and energy the Alexander Andreatta boys placed into improving their efforts in competing for the House. In early February 2016, after Dulwich House had lost a number of ‘brothers’ in our departing Year 12s, we House Vice-Captains acquired a new cohort of Year 7s. It was apparent from the very start of the year that the newly arrived Year Michael Park 7s were keen to pursue a fresh and exciting schooling journey. The other young men of the house from Year Sidharth Parulekar 8 to Year 12 made significant contributions to welcoming their new Dulwich brothers as they greeted them with open arms and took them under their wings, immediately establishing the connection between our House culture, students and staff. House Colour Sky Blue Undoubtedly, the spark within the young men of Year 8 is growing in their second year of life in the House. They have readily progressed as young gentlemen and are becoming all-rounders in the Dulwich tradition. Although the Year 8s were deemed a ‘sportier’ year group after their efforts in Year 7, the various House competitions still posed as large boulders in our path. But with the determination and perseverance from these boys, and from their fellow Year 9 men of the House, these large obstacles where easily overcome. As House Captain of 2016, on behalf of the staff and other members of the house, I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation towards these young men for their contribution to the house over the year and their continual optimism.
In regards to the Year 10s and 11s, these two year groups were more commonly known for their high involvement in Saturday sport as well as their co-curricular involvement in Music, Debating and Chess. On numerous occasions, the Year 10 and 11 Dulwich boys were commended on their all-round respect and mutual connection with one another, with the Year 11 cohort being involved in a mentoring role with the younger years of the House in tutor periods. From this outstanding group of young men, Monty Hannaford and Peter Braga were selected as Co-Captains of Dulwich in 2017, with Alex Clisdell and Darcey Brockel as our new Vice-Captains. Congratulations must be given to all the boys on their appointment. Special mention must also go to Monty Hannaford, who has received an ASSIST Scholarship to St Christopher’s School in Richmond, Virginia for ten months, where he will study and continue his sporting pursuits. He will be re-joining the House next year.
To my fellow brothers of Year 12, Maxwell Swallow, Kristian Souvaliotis, Eren Li, Anthony Cho, Raymond Tran, Johnathon Nicolaou, Mathew West, Zac Hyslop, Michael Lipman and the House Vice Captains Sidharth Parulekar and Michael Park, I want to thank you for the past six years we have been together. It has been an unforgettable ride, and I wish you all the best for the journeys you will encounter in your lives in the future.
2016 was a great year for Dulwich House. I would like to say one final thank you to the House Tutors, young men, and parents who have contributed significantly to the House over the past year. Without Dulwich House, my life at Trinity would have been much more challenging. I would like to urge the boys not to forget about what this House is all about and how important it is to the boys in it. With the continuous support that the House has given to you thus far, keep striving for greatness, boys.
Alexander Andreatta | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 62 DULWICH HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Anthony Cho, Johnathon Nicolaou, Mrs Therese Turner-Jones (Year 10 Tutor), Maxwell Swallow, Mr Mark Worsfold 12 Sidharth Parulekar, Chris Aschman (Housemaster), Alexander Andreatta, Ms Marian Dunbar (Middle School Housemaster), Michael Park, Mr Bill Pratt (Year 9 Tutor), Kristian Souvaliotis, Chris Knight 8 Raymond Tran, Bradley Woods 7 Tutor) Raynold Chen, Alexander Clisdell, Yianni Flaskos, Peter Braga, Darcy Brockel, Rohin Mishra, Felix Dobbin, Dylan Lin, Paddy Mart in Faybian Chow, Christian Nicolaou, Cash Lu, Martin Song, Michael Cheung, Matthew Tuffy, Monty Hannaford, Calvin Pho, Nathan Bu ll, Angus Mangunay, Harman Singh, Richard Lew, Eddie Azzi Oshin Vats, Jonah Clark, Derek Qu, Jonathan Titmarsh, Arthur Wang, Matthew Robertson, Kevin Cloke, Aidan Briscoe, Bailey Plumm er, Kuan Shen, Angus Brockel, Harrison Layton, Lewis Dobbin, Quentin Dai Hunter Hannaford, Harrison Brown, Jack Braga, George Andary, John Varvaris, Justin Teh, Benjamin Tanous, James Browning, Jos hua Andreatta, Alex Haragli, Fergus McCrory, Patrick Cantlon, Sanjay Anandarajah, George Panopoulos Leo Tarbox, James Coall, Sebastian Matesic, Oren Lewin, Thomas McCrory, Theo Fatseas, Matthew West, Zac Hyslop, Eren Li, Mich ael Lipman, Aiden Murphy, George Roditis, John Sakoutis, Dexter Simington, Rory Martin, Asher Tarbox Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row DULWICH HOUSE DULWICH
63 FOUNDER’S HOUSE
Founder’s has reached incredible heights this year, jumping up a whole nine places in the Inter-House Championship from sixteenth to seventh. I would like to thank each and every boy in the house for this result. It has been your determination and participation in all the competitions which has allowed us to achieve this feat.
Founder’s performed strongly in various competitions, including the Swimming, Track and Field, and the Year 7 Touch Footy Competition. Our performance in Chess would not have been possible without the help of Housemaster Vice Captain, Nam Phu (12) (better known as “Silent Death”), who is also the School’s Chess Captain for the second year running. Mr Brendan Duhigg While such results are admirable and a bonus, the most special aspect of Founder’s is the boys within it; their Middle School Housemaster individuality, character, and will to endeavour and challenge themselves are what define us. Each week at Mr Kenson Low House Meetings, there is a genuine sense of community and belonging amongst all boys. Every boy brings something unique to the House, which is a wonderful thing to see.
House Tutors A highlight for Founder’s House was supporting Harmony Day for the first time, where cultural diversity and Mr Trevor Ackman harmony was promoted. On this day, Founder’s organised various activities with the help of the Cultural Mr Mark Hatton-Ward Awareness Committee, including a barbecue. Furthermore, the boys of Founder’s wore their orange house Mrs Maryellen Ottaway shirts throughout the day, which is also the official colour of Harmony Day, to reinforce the message of harmony. Ms Christina Vanden Hengel Ms Kathryn Smith-Sergi I thank the House Vice Captains, Tristan Kontonis (12) and Nam Phu, for their support this year. Thanks must also go to Jorge Paraskevopoulos (9), the House Monitor, and the boys who contributed even though they did House Captain not hold an official leadership position. Special thanks must go to James Haddad (12) and Callum Clayton (9), who have been willing to participate in nearly all the House activities this year. The various minor tasks which Joseph Michael these boys performed have been an incredible help not only to myself but to Founder’s House as well.
House Vice-Captains I offer my sincere congratulations to the new House Captain, Oscar Chaffey (11), the Vice Captains, Cristian Tristan Kontonis Lorenzato (11) and Jasen Yu (11), and the two prefects, Derek Leung (11) and Ben Wheen (11). I know you Nam Phu will do your best in maintaining Founder’s improving performance, and the familial culture within the House. The efforts of the house tutors, Mrs Smith-Sergi, Mr Ackman, Mrs Ottaway, Mr Hatton-Ward, and Ms Vanden- Hengel, have been paramount in ensuring that Founder’s keeps functioning smoothly. House Colour Orange Finally, it gives me great pleasure to acknowledge and thank our departing Middle School Housemaster, Mr Low, and our Housemaster, Mr Duhigg, who have held their positions since 2010 and 2011, respectively. Both teachers have gone above and beyond for the boys, ensuring that Founder’s is a place where everyone can feel safe, relaxed, and at home. Founder’s would not be the caring and strong house that it is without their efforts, for which every boy is grateful. While it will be sad to see them leave, we are grateful for the legacy they leave behind them.
I thank Founder’s for giving me the opportunity to lead them. It has been a true honour, and I will miss the spirit which resides in the House.
Joseph Michael | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 64 FOUNDER’S HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Zackary Fallas, James Haddad, Mr Trevor Ackman, Jay Zheng, Mark Hatton-Ward, Tristan Kontonis , Brendan Duhigg, Joseph M ichael, Ms Elizabeth McKenzie, Nam Phu, Mrs Maryellen Ottaway, Andrew Brown, Ms Christina Vanden Hengel, Andrew Barclay, Simon Jabbour Mr Kenson Low Derek Leung, Lachlan Hayward, Thomas Lambert, Lukas Phipps, Matthew Rorie, Ben Stark, Watson, Wheen, Peter Marcos Jeremy Adams, Felix Kerameas, Cristian Lorenzato, William Xie, Tane Edmed, Tom Kurtovic, Lachlan Gai, Jordan O'Dea, David Yac oub, Philip Choi, Charlie Jabbour, Timothy McManus, Alexander Giardina Jack Wu, Nicholas Hui, Oscar Chaffey, Dhiren Satyendra, Jorge Paraskevopoulos, William Orr, Andreas Wyrozebski, Joseph Gadalla, Moustafa Sayour, Josh Chen, Michael Lin, Lelland Stephen Vavladellis, Jasen Yu Lachlan Chan, Daniel Gergis, Callum Clayton, Theodore Vomvellis, Nour Abdalla, Ben Fricker, Tyson Jackson, Nicholas Liadinata, Michael Grogan, Sam Jacob Stark, Deon Kontonis, William Brockie, Adrian Barrett, Ryan Tischenko Grogan, Tyrese Proctor, Kenneth Tse, Adrian Chan, Lachlan Farrell, Andy Lee, Malik Sayour, Olly White, Basil Georgas, Ben Timothy Nguyen, Oliver Stamford, Dimitri Gremos, Lucas Pezzano, Pierce Foley, Emmanuel Shoukry, Louis White Seated Absent First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row FOUNDER’S HOUSE
65 HENDERSON HOUSE
As the outgoing Henderson House Captain, I can unbiasedly state that this is the greatest House in the School. I have witnessed the full transformation of Henderson from the underdogs placing fifteenth to front runners placing fourth this year. This is truly a testament to the teachers’ and boys’ commitment and positive attitude toward the house competition.
2016 has been another superb year for the men in gold in all aspects of Trinity life. Again this year we Housemaster contested the prestigious Weremy shield. This closely and keenly contested unofficial inter-house competition against Archer House showcased our talented younger years as we cleaned up the Dodgeball and Tug of War Mr Andrew Payne competition.
Middle School Housemaster The boys competed well in the inaugural house competitions. Stellar performances in the Swimming Carnival Mr Kai Ikeuchi from all participants allowed Henderson to place in the top eight. Special mention must go to CAS swimmer, Ethan Hansford (10), who decided to do an unnecessary front flip dive in his 25m freestyle race and still managed to place second. This momentum was sustained through the Touch Football competition as both House Tutors Year 7 and Opens teams cleaned up their separate groups. Nicholas Pizanias (10) showcased his freakish side- Dr Timothy Barden stepping ability whilst the big men, Patrick Venables (12) and Ben LoRusso (11), turned play makers. Mrs Margaret Hanna Mr Phillip Roser The Athletics Carnival was a highlight of the year with Henderson placing fifth. Congratulations to all boys who took part in both the track and field events. Superb sprints were achieved by Rhys De Grut (10) and Ethan Mr Steven Vazouras Su (8). Mrs Sylvia Wallace A memorable calendar event this year was the Trinity Fiesta. Henderson’s Milkshake Stand again sold out House Captain within five hours of opening. Thanks to all the teachers and boys who took shifts and donated to our hampers. The silent auctions raised significant amounts of money for worthwhile causes. I’d like to thank the Henderson Joshua Weston House men for their generous support of both our World Vision Child Sponsorship and the Exodus Foundation.
House Vice-Captains Henderson boys excelled academically this year with over twenty boys achieving a GPA of over 13. Furthermore, George Khoury-Harb numerous bronze and silver merit awards were a weekly occurrence in house meetings as the boys in Years 7-9 Jacob Elmasry are raising the academic bar. James Wayland These sporting and academic achievements could not have taken place without the support of our tutors and teachers of Henderson House. Thank you to Mr Steven Vazouras, Dr Timothy Barden, Mrs Sylvia Wallace, Mr House Colour Philip Roser and Mrs Margaret Hanna. Adding to this the guidance and organisation by Mr Andrew Payne and Gold Mr Kai Ikeuchi, our Housemasters and the leadership of our Vice-Captains, Jacob Elmasry, James Wayland, and George Khoury-Harb, have been paramount to Henderson’s accomplishments this year.
To the boys of Henderson, it has been an honour to serve as your House Captain. Each and every one of you have achieved something to better yourselves as young men, and I wish you all the best and urge you to continue achieving your goals whether it be academically, physically or socially. Make sure you take every opportunity that this School provides and have no regrets when you leave.
I’d like to recognise Maniah Betham, a beloved member of Henderson House, who participated in and represented every aspect of school life. Although Maniah’s life was cut tragically short, there is no doubt that he has left a lasting impression on our community and the boys of Henderson House. Our thoughts and prayers are forever with his family.
To the Year 12s, we have experienced tragic losses and welcomed and said goodbye to many boys, but together we have formed a strong unit. Good luck in the future and an in life after Trinity.
Joshua Weston | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 66 HENDERSON HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Mr Phillip Roser (Tutor), Patrick Venables, Mrs Sylvia Wallace (Tutor), George Khoury-Harb (House Vice Captain), Mr Steven Vazouras (Tutor), Jacob Elmasry (House Vice Captain), Mr Andrew Payne (Housemaster), Joshua (Housemaster), Payne Andrew Mr Captain), Vice (House Elmasry Jacob (Tutor), Vazouras Steven Mr Captain), Vice (House Khoury-Harb George (Tutor), Wallace Sylvia Mrs Venables, Patrick (Tutor), Roser Phillip Mr Weston (House Captain), Mr Kai Ikeuchi (Middle School Housemaster), James Wayland Vice Dr Timothy Barden (Tut or), Harshil Shah, Mrs Margaret Hanna (Tutor), Blake Estell, Nicholas Davis Kevin Shen, Justin Kim, Eric Bradley Uglow, Avery Freeman, Luke Cunningham, John Nassif, Cooper Young, Thomas Stavropoulo s, Ethan Thomas, Ben LoRusso, Adam Choker Valen Zhang, Daniel Chen, Rhys De Grut, Matthew Ryall, Joseph Robson, Christian Politis, Dean Doulakis, Jackson Jap, Ethan Hans ford, Yan Yu, Jayden Duong, Edward Khoury, Nicholas Pizanias Adam Racheha, Zac Lorusso, Jack Nichol, Ethan Grimmond, Jason Li, Rene Noble, Joseph Nassif, Michael Wierum, Jasper Cheung, Mat thew Uglow, Philip Chan, James Green, Watson, Elliot Ho Matthew Chen, Will Bellero, Nicholas Gardner, Andrew Cavallaro, Adrian McManus, James Farah, Euan Germanos, Joshua Muir, John Choi, Callum McLeod, Luka Saxena, Harrison Blackwood, Kevin Mathew, Daniel Hayes, Ethan Su Theo Christian, Leo Bui, Darcy Burge, Daniel Bellero, Charlie Watson, Jayden Ayad, Michael Rich, Noah Thomas, Lewis Kanellos, Benjamin Estell, Max Santhiran, Andrew Peng, Matthew McAuley, Joshua Liaw Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row HENDERSON HOUSE
67 HILLIARD HOUSE
Hilliard House… Where do I begin? From the very first day I assembled around the quadrangle with my newly found brothers, I knew that the next six years of my life at Trinity would bear moments that would never be forgotten. This past year has been the ‘icing on the cake’ for myself and the outgoing Year 12 boys of Hilliard House as it has been eventful, exciting and sentimental to us all. From finishing a close second in the 2015 Cock House Competition, there was additional pressure in keeping the House afloat and regaining the prized first position as we had done in 2014. The effort that has gone into each and every House Challenge this year has been exceptional from all the boys and I am confident in saying that we have given it our all this year. The year began in exemplary fashion with the Hilliard boys pulling through to retain the well-contested Swimming Championships title, and then backing up again to finish in second position in the Athletics. Credit must go to all the boys for showing up and getting involved, specifically those in the senior ranks as it was a very busy time of year. These results would ultimately form the foundation for the months to come, as each House Challenge that we entered was done so with big numbers and a desire to win. At the back end of Term 1, we were also involved in Chess and Cricket, where we finished first and third, outstanding results from those Housemaster who competed. Mr Bill Foran Term 2 is traditionally a quiet term where the Senior boys are encouraged to place focus upon their academic pursuits. One significant competition held is the Touch Football, where Hilliard House has performed commendably in recent times. Our diversity of players over the two grades saw us produce some quality play, Middle School Housemaster but we were unfortunately unable to emulate the feats of the past. Although highly competitive, we eventually Mr David Chilton finished in equal eleventh position, reducing our advantage in overall competition and needing a boost to get back in contention for the title. House Tutors In Term 3, the Fitness Challenge takes place, where the men of the house always show up in numbers to Mrs Carol Geddes compete. This year was no different as we placed the most elite of the group to fight it out in a combination Mrs Fiona Daniels of body weight, endurance, and cardio activities. In a truly magnificent effort, we emerged again in first place, Mr David Dixon firmly putting us back in the hunt. While most senior boys were concentrating on other matters during the latter part of the term, our Middle School cohort went to battle in the ‘Tug of War’. With great support from Dr Chris Thanopoulos the older lads in this event, both teams performed superbly to again come out in top position and really threw Ms Michelle Schlyder the gauntlet down in the run to the post. The final outing involved the Quad Challenge, where traditionally, Hilliard House has performed quite well - if the table were to be turned up-side down! A better than expected House Captain twelfth placing in this throw away event was exactly what we had planned for. Dimitri Valiotis As we depart company with the rest of the boys, the stage is set to “bring home the bacon” once again. Nothing would give us more pride to see the purple banner flying high. With the year winding down to a House Vice-Captains close, Hilliard House is poised to make yet another shot at the title. The remaining events will no doubt be hard fought and difficult as the opposition will look for any excuse to knock us off. All the more reason to rise to Alexander Thomas the challenge. Michael Thomas I would like to commend the boys and staff of the House for the efforts that have not gone unnoticed this year. The entire House is appreciative of this. In addition, I would also like to thank those who have fulfilled Mr House Colour Foran’s signature one-liner, “at least one boy to put his hand up” for certain jobs. Similarly, throughout the Bishop Purple year, Hilliard House participated in various fundraising ventures, including an initiative where we initiated or supported a number of activities to raise awareness of those less fortunate than ourselves. Throughout these years in my schooling life, I cannot put into words how grateful and privileged I have been to be part of the Hilliard House, a House that gives boys the chance to dive in at any opportunity and mature into young men. Hilliard has been my home away from home, and I know that the boys of the House are all supportive as we back one another in any occasion that arises. In addition to this commemorative journey, I would like to acknowledge the Housemasters and Tutors that continue to support and encourage my fellow brothers and me, endlessly, through this tremendous and memorable journey. Mr Foran, Mr Chilton, and all the individual Tutors have been mentors and have given us the opportunity to grow and mature as young men. The journey couldn’t be completed alone, and I would like to publicly recognise the boys that I have shared the last six years with, beginning our journey together at Attunga in Year 7 with Mr Scotney and building an inseparable bond and brotherhood amongst us. This bond brings us together in any event and creates a supportive and positive environment that allows each boy to flourish in his own perspective. My Vice-Captains, Michael and Alex Thomas, Nicholas Bishop, James Verykios, Oliver Wanless, Nathaniel Xu, Lien Zhu, Jimmy Katsikas, Christian Smith, Michael Pahos, Tiger Ji and myself are beyond grateful and have appreciated all the opportunities that have come our way. It is my sincerest wish that all the boys follow their dreams and aim to fulfil their aspirations in years to come. I look forward to catching up and seeing their progress in the future. Congratulations to the incoming leadership team of the House to whom I will be handing over the reins. This team consists of a most capable heir apparent Daniel Gabriel (11) and his two deputies Matthew Stead (11) and Lachlan Fitch (11). I know they will receive the same support from their Housemates as I was lucky enough to receive from mine. As I draw the curtain on this amazing chapter of my schooling and life, I leave the boys with a quote that I stand by and think about each day. “I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Michael Jordan Go the mighty men in purple!
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY Dimitri Valiotis | House Captain 68 HILLIARD HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Nicholas Bishop, Oliver Wanless, Dr Chris Thanopoulos (Year 12 Tutor), Tiger Ji, Mr David Chilton (Middle School Housemaster), Michael Pahos Bill Foran (Housemaster), Dimitri Valiotis (House Captain) Dixon(Year 9 Tutor), James Verykios Mrs Fiona Daniels(Year 8 Jimmy Katsikas Ms Michelle Schlyder(Year 7 Christ ian Smith, Lien Zhu Anthony Xegas, Samuel Gorman, Zac Saboune, Christopher Artemi, Alexander Thomas, Michael Mrs Carol Geddes (Year 10 Tuto r) Samuel Austin, Jack Brereton, Alexander Maloof, Joshua Thanopoulos, Benjamin Nicholas Carnegie, Zachary Harrison, Luke Gabriel, Matthew Doyle, Lachlan Fitch Thomas York, Kristian Dahan, George Fournaris, Alex Chow, Daniel Gabriel, James Artemi, Matthew Stead, Sebastien Moir, Riley W anless, Kai Brand, Mackenzie Gavin, Jordan Terzopoulos, Alan Lo Thomas Corias, Matthew Brooks, Sunny Tang, Jordan Maze, Leon Mulcahy, Miles Amatosero, Joel Passerini, Peter Geronikos, Richard Lee, Sam York, Isaac Soldatos, Elliott Lacey, Rajat Dixit, David Lambropoulos Samuel Thanopoulos, Joshua Brereton, Ronan Maddox, Alan Kurien, Jonathan Karagiannis, Oliver Sun, Michael McPartland, Louie Zh ang , Jayson Song, Christopher Chin, Huntter Keyes-Ahern, Ethan Huynh, Benjamin Bishop, Zachary Terzopoulos, Andrew Gabriel Noah Jung, Will Cooper, Jason Tung, Matthew Jerkovic, Oscar Ballantine-Jones, Reilly Large, James Petrakis, Nathaniel Xue, Amis h Patel, Nicholas Enno, David Gabriel, Aaron Chung, Daniel Soldatos, Arion Valiotis Seated Absent First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row HILLIARD HOUSE
69 HOLWOOD HOUSE
Holwood House has once again experienced another year of individual achievements and successes as a whole House. It has been a privilege being part of such a great House for the past six years. Thanks to the outgoing Year 12 group along with the Tutors of Holwood House. Without their support and friendship Year 12 would not have been the same. It is through Tutor Groups that the House provides a real push for boys to discover themselves for who they are, and the Tutors go beyond their duty to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable time at School. This is a great achievement that Holwood manages to uphold each year. Housemaster I am proud to say that once again Holwood House has continued to show determination whilst improving Mr Joe Vaccarella within the House Track and Field competition and the House Swimming Carnival. Every boy in Holwood committed to their events and gave everything they had. It was also a great to see Year 12 boys leading from Middle School Housemaster the front; Angus Davies (12) performed well in the high jump, and Year 12 claimed victory in the fifth beach Mrs Heidi Broadbent relay. It is also great to see so many boys from the Middle School showing their talents and perseverance. I am sure that Holwood House will continue to climb the ladder.
House Tutors Holwood has many talented boys competing in the wide variety of sports that Trinity has to offer. Sipu Mr Bobby Dimitrievski Tuitavake (12) showed great spirit and sportsmanship in the 1st XV Rugby. Holwood’s quiet achiever, Matthew Mrs Valeria Korjenevski Turner (10), represented the School with his success in the 1st XI Cricket and we all wish him luck in the future. Mr Ian Moore Many Holwood boys competed in both CAS Swimming and CAS Track and Field competitions which was encouraging to see. Special mention must go to Alexander Kolesnikoff a.k.a “Chief” (10) who broke four CAS Mr Andrew Murphy records in shot-put and discus. William Jefferee (12) showed that hard work pays off, captaining the Diving Mrs Janet Wonders squad at CAS to victory two years in a row, and his representation in the State Swimming Titles earned him top honours. House Captain Benjamin Crowhurst The inter-House competitions were a great opportunity for the boys of Holwood to bond and use teamwork to perform at a very high standard. I was very proud of the boys as there was always someone ready to put their hand up. The Year 7 Touch competition was a great experience for the boys, and we were all impressed House Vice-Captains with their efforts. Lachlan Rickards-Tang Max Veltro This year, Holwood shared a great number of GPA awards, with accolades going to Juno,Yim (7), Leo Garaci (8), Sione Vuki (9), Alexander Kolesnikoff, Matthew Turner (10), Patrick Kearney (11) and Aruren Ravichandran (11). These boys scored a GPA 13 or higher which places them in an overall A range. I would like to encourage House Colour the young men of Holwood to always try their hardest, remembering that academics accounts for a large Tan number of the end of year House Cup points.
Mr Vaccarella, Holwood Housemaster, and the Middle School Housemaster, Mrs Broadbent, have great empathy and determination and they are committed to the House. Without their efforts the House would not be as organised and enjoyable as it is. Our dedicated Tutors, Mr Dimitrievski, Mrs Korjenevski, Mr Murphy, Mr Moore and Mrs Wonders, bring out the best in the boys. I can say with ease that Holwood’s Tutors are the best within the School, and they have helped shape the boys into the individuals they have become.
I have enjoyed my years within the House. Through the efforts of Tutors and Housemasters I have been moulded to become the person I am today. I encourage all the boys in Holwood to make the most of their time and to get involved in as much as they can, not just in the House but in everything Trinity has to offer. I wish Year 12 the best of luck for their HSC or IB exams, and I wish all the men of Holwood the best of luck in the years ahead.
“Strong Minds Discuss Ideas, Average Minds Discuss Events, Weak Minds Discuss People” — Socrates
Benjamin Crowhurst | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 70 HOLWOOD HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Mr Ian Moore, Angus Davies, Andrew Murphy, William Jeffree, Bobby Dimitrievski, Max Veltro, Joseph Vaccarella, Benjam in Crowhurst, Mrs Heidi Broadbent, Lachlan Rickards-Tang, Janet Wonders, Charlie Howard, Mrs Valeria Korjenevski, Andrew Saber, Joshua Di Giannantonio Matthew Miller, Patrick Di Giannantonio, Matt Vasic, Nicholas Capovilla, Matt Vasic, Andrew Jamieson-Grigg, Alexander Kolesnikoff, Anthony Klepac, Patrick Kearney, Romeet Gandhi, Vasi MacMillan Matthew Miller, Patrick Di Giannantonio, Matt Vasic, Nicholas Capovilla, Andrew Phillip Joseph, Ryan King, Alex Ibrahim, Deniz Akpinar, Aruren Ravichandran, Ejun Choi, Nathan Rohr, Jacob Savage, Jonathan Tw omey, Jake Kerry, Louis Casey, Edmund Hunt, Jack Pullinger Matthew Turner, Luke Powell, Vincent Buda, Alexander Leckie, Christopher Jeffree, William Beretov-Millar, Séamus O'Connor, Thom as Miller, Juno Yim, Jason Wu, Edison Tran, Zac Brown, Robbie Tosich, Justin Jasa Luke Selim, James Luo, Joshua Kolesnikoff, Alexander Stojkovic, Sione Vuki, Marco Mur ania, William Blanchfield, Nikola Vasic, Thomas Yarrow, Jacob Alha, Toby Brockhouse, Benjamin Powell, Adam Stavros, Quinlan, Logan Kaye Luke Di Ciaccio, Jasper Harding, Ryan Whitford, Seamus Theron, Sam Nichols, Christian Nguyen, Leo Garaci, Elias Esber Ryan Snowsill, Gabriel Willis, Archie Brockhouse, Bailey Harding, Eric Tsai, James Spanos, Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row HOLWOOD HOUSE HOLWOOD
71 KERRIGAN HOUSE
As a member of the mighty Kerrigan House, I can say that my heart has been tinted green. I am proud to be celebrating six years of championing the Kerrigan family, sitting amongst the forest of green as we echo our support with camaraderie, enthusiasm and determination.
No matter what the result, the young men of Kerrigan have always done their best. After coming second in the House Competition last year, it was clear that the other houses would be gunning for us in 2016. In the House Swimming Carnival, we dived over the sea of other houses and landed ourselves in a solid fifth place. This was a pleasing outcome thanks to the support of the boys both in the pool and in the stands. With the Housemaster loss of some great Year 12 athletes last year, we had to pick up our game across all age groups to maintain our Mrs Anna Giuliani winning streak in the House Athletics Carnival. We sprinted our way into an easy second place by midday, but unfortunately we couldn't maintain our momentum, finishing this endurance event in sixth place. Once again, Middle School Housemaster our men used their strength in numbers on the track to dominate their competitors. Mr Philip McKay Our thirst for success has also been evident in our approach to the House Challenges. With the motivating support of our Peer Support Leaders, our Year 7 Touch Football team scored a number of valuable wins. House Tutors Displaying enthusiasm and determination to take part in all events, it soon became clear that we have Mr David Lattimer successfully instilled the Kerrigan pride into all of our Year 7 boys. With the glass shattering support from the stands, our House Football team, led by defender, Lachlan Gregory (12), and strikers, Luca Kmet (11) and Zac Mr Brian Lyle Kapetanellis, was also successful, winning many exciting games. Mr Ringo Mok Mrs Erin Munn Kerrigan's academic talent has matched our athletic skills with Zachariah Gindy (7), Dominic Lopez (8), Alex Mr Sarah Tallis Reddel (8), Blake Toohey (8), Daniel Chu (9), Ritvik Dinesh (9), Christyon Hayek (9), Matthew Ng (9), Lachlan Schreuder (9) and Kahou Lin (10) receiving commendatory GPA awards. Using our mental skill and talent we largely dominated the other houses in the Chess Competition, placing second in our division. Kurtin Tsang (7), House Captain Michael Lindsey (7), Sasha Jensen (8), Nathaniel Davies (10) and Dean Li (10) often checkmated their opponents Noah Nakhle with ease, winning their respective games.
House Vice-Captains Our Kerrigan family not only enjoys celebrating our team’s successes but also our many individual achievements. At the NSW State Age Swimming Championships, Nathan Zhu (11) won gold in the 100m and 200m Lachlan Gregory Alexander Reynders breaststroke events, while Dominic Lopez (8) won gold in the 200m butterfly event. Monty Guo (10) won the Riley Smith Sydney Eisteddfod strings under 18s competition for the second consecutive year. He was also awarded the AmusA and was honoured by playing in an orchestra conducted by the famous Richard Gill. In other areas, Riley Smith (12) and Davo Hickey (11) took part in the State Basketball Championships, Zac Lawrence (9) played House Colour Baseball in the Junior League World Series in the US, while Jacob Zeitoun (11) was a part of the Australian Lime Green team in the international Dragon Boat racing competition in Canada, bringing back five gold, two silver and one bronze medal. We have also had a few star athletes competing on the track, with Nathaniel Davies (10) representing NSW in Perth at Nationals in the 2000 m Steeplechase and Dean Kalliris (10) and Blake Toohey (8) competing in the NSW All Schools Championships.
I would like to thank the gentlemen of Year 12, Kerrigan House. Each and every one of you has been an outstanding leader, irrespective of your titles or badges. The House Vice-Captains, Lachlan Gregory, Alex Reynders and Riley Smith, have supported me and helped lead the House with the focus being on integrity and respect. The friendships formed within the Year 12 group have made my final year that much more enjoyable and rewarding.
I'd like to congratulate our incoming leadership team consisting of House Captain, Luca Kmet, and Vice- Captains, Nathan Zhu, Jacob Zeitoun and Mohamad Zogheib. I would like to wish them well for the year ahead. They should treat their role as a privilege not a task, knowing that their fellow House members are not only friends but there to support them throughout their HSC year.
I can confidently say that Kerrigan's successes have come about through the guidance of our Senior Housemaster, Mrs Anna Giuliani. Her dedication to the House and her passion for us have translated into an environment of comfort and respect. Coupled with the great support from the Middle School Housemaster, Mr Philip McKay, who has earned the respect and admiration of the boys with his warm spirit and caring attitude, the future of Kerrigan House is in good hands. I'd also like to offer my thanks to Mrs Erin Munn (Year 7 Tutor), Mrs Sarah Tallis (Year 8 Tutor), Mr Ringo Mok (Year 9 Tutor), Mr Brian Lyle (Year 10 Tutor) and Mr David Latimer (Year 12 Tutor), who have contributed greatly to the smooth running of the House.
To everyone in Kerrigan House - thank you for 2016! It's been a gift and a blessing and I will very much miss being a part of the House. I've had a truly amazing time and I know that these memories will stay with me well beyond graduation. I'd like to conclude with a quote from Steve Kerrigan, speaking to the patriarch of the Kerrigan family in the classic Australian film, ‘The Castle’:
“I don’t know what the opposite of lettin’ someone down is… but you've done the opposite.”
Noah Nakhle | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 72 KERRIGAN HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Mr Brian Lyle (Tutor Year 10), James Markakis, Philip McKay (Middle School Housemaster), Karan Malik, David Latimer (Tut or 12), Lachlan Gregory, Mrs Anna Giuliani (Housemaster), Noah Nakhle, Ringo Mok (Tutor Year 9), Alexander Reynders, Mrs Sarah Tallis 8), William Catterson, Erin Munn 7), Daniel Alkurdi, Joshua Seet-Lee Nathaniel Davies, Jordan Kougias, Jacob Zeitoun, Benny Ouyang, Haydon Johnson, Nathan Nakhle, Jerry Ren, Zhu, Lucas Mund y, William Giezekamp, Tiger Jeremy Mohamad Zogheib, Dean Kalliris, Zac Kapetanellis, Finn Ritchie, Li, Leontey Zhou, Ollie Davis, Jason Quach, Jonathan Kim, Kris Kunthamas, Monty Guo, William Tran, Raphael Boudib Luca Kmet, Omar Fouda, Anthony Tsougranis, Ritvik Dinesh, Oscar Groth, Andreas Skotadis, Perry Ouyang, Samuel Lim, Daniel Chu, Nick Sheppard, Matthew Ng, Moore, Kahou Lin, James Hanna Dominic Lopez, Lachlan Schreuder, Elias Chahine, Leo Byfield, Lucas Kapetanellis, Mass imo Ianni, Sacha Jensen, Justin Zhang, Adam Pascale, Christyon Hayek, Dario Kmet, Christopher Esposito, Miles Parker, Kurtin Tsang, Michael Lindsey Zachariah Gindy, Blake Toohey, Ethan Webb, Akash Tiwari, Chris Candalepas, Samuel Ho, Philip Davies, Jordan Stojceski, Lachlan So, Mikhael, William Kirkham, Alex Reddel, Peter Roser, Brendan Chew Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row KERRIGAN HOUSE
73 LATHAM HOUSE
In 2016, Latham House has once again shown the School that the pride and power of the ‘men in black’ resonate throughout all inter-house competitions, and that it is a force to be reckoned. With the fine work of Housemasters, Mrs Vanessa Bauer and Mr David Davies, the boys of the House have gelled over the past year, pillaring the unbreakable blocks of dedication, courage, and support. Although the House is diverse and full of individuals that have unique characteristics, it is pleasing to see cooperation between these boys.
Housemaster 2016 has encompassed many highlights for Latham House. Although fluctuating results have occurred, no matter the circumstance or challenge, the boys of Latham have put in a mighty fine effort. Beginning with the Mrs Vanessa Bauer annual Swimming Competition the initiative and co-operation of boys from all years allowed this competition to operate smoothly, as their actions went above the call of duty. Students such as John Dunn (11), Liam Ling Middle School Housemaster (7), Kai Roberts (7), and Sam Yip (10) deserve special mention, as their dedication to Latham is admirable. The Mr David Davies House Athletics competition was somewhat different; with many boys injured and on camp, it was extremely difficult to fill positions on the day. Similarly, it was a big task for the Latham boys. Although we ranked twelfth, I must say that with the massive contribution by the boys from the younger years, we were able to House Tutors compete in a majority of events, with key mention to the Year 11s and Year 10s who stepped up to help the Mr Ashley Lucas injured and depleted Year 12 Beach Relay. Mr Mark Mikulandra Mrs Elizabeth Murphy Latham’s fitness exploits aren’t just limited to these two competitions. Other smaller contests such as the Tug of War, the Year 11 Conference and the Fitness Challenge have seen Latham incrementally improve in these Mrs Tabatha Paterson comps. With an average of being ranked fourth, these results reflect the potential to dominate in the inter- Mr Neil Smallfield house competitions. Although one event, the House Touch Footy, should be particularly mentioned, with Mr George Stefanovic Latham coming second. I remember particularly the boys cheering each other on, disputing all wrong calls Mr Lewis Williams and continuously bombarding other houses with speed and power. With boys such as Owen Duke (9), Harry Goldsmith (8), Kurt Leeson (7), Jordan Filippoff (8), and Louis-Banning Taylor (9) contributing greatly to the House Captain House in the competition. Reece Sekulovski If you have ever looked closely at the Latham House logo it is based on two concepts: belief and calculative decisions. After witnessing many talents during the year, I believe the boys of Latham 2016 personify these House Vice-Captains concepts, and this has been the catalyst for individual and House success. Whilst Latham has achieved much Jarryd Fernandes to be proud of, we must continue to work hard to win the overall House Competition in the coming years. Benjamin Li I would like to thank the Tutors of Latham House, Mrs Elizabeth Murphy, Mrs Tabatha Paterson, Mr George Stefanovic, Mr Lewis Williams, Mr Neil Smallfield, Mr Ashley Lucas and Mr Mark Mikulandra for contributing House Colour greatly to the House. With their continual support and wisdom, they go beyond their duties to create an Black accommodating environment to nurture students’ every need. For this, all the boys are extremely grateful for your commitment.
Finally, on a personal note, I would like to thank Mrs Vanessa Bauer and Mr Mark Mikulandra. Mrs Bauer has been there for the Year 12 cohort since the beginning in the roles of Tutor, Middle School Housemaster and Senior School Housemaster. Guiding us through every moment in our school life with unceasing commitment, Mrs Bauer has been there to see us develop and grow from boys into young men, and her support and care has been one of greatest things about coming to Trinity, and for that we thank you, ma’am. Also, we like to thank Mr Mikulandra, who guided our Tutor Group ever since he started at Trinity. He has continuously provided us with helpful insight into not only our school life but also the awkwardness of teenage life. His wisdom and encouragement is memorable, and his philosophical statements will be something we will never forget.
To the incoming leadership team of Matthew Lang, House Captain, and Vice-Captains, Raghavan Selvaratnam, Kevin Kwak and Martin Vu, I wish you every success in leading Latham House to another triumphant year. I would also like to thank the House Vice-Captains, Jarryd Fernandes and Benjamin Li, who have put in tireless efforts behind the scenes to make everything run as smoothly as possible within the House. To the rest of my Year 12 comrades, it has been an absolute pleasure sharing my school life with you all and everything we have accomplished over the past six years. It has honestly been an honour to serve as Latham House Captain in 2016, and to take part in something that has given me so much has been more than fulfilling.
Reece Sekulovski | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 74 LATHAM HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Christopher Lo, Matthew Smerdely, Mr Ashley Lucas (Year 10 Tutor), Adam Hoteit, Mark Mikulandra 12 Benjamin L i, Mrs Vanessa Bauer (Housemaster), Reece Sekulovski, David Davies (Middle School Housemaster), Jarryd Fernandes, Mr Lewis Williams (Year 9 Tutor), Adam Tanana, Mrs Tabatha Paterson 8 Scot t Davis, Elizabeth Murphy 7 Tutor) Benjamin Bruckner, Ethan Duke, Solomon Steele, Jayden Tanevski Andre Moufarrege, Darren He, Jack Yeung, William Sheng, Raghavan Selvaratnam, John Dunn Kevin Kwak, Leon Liang, Luka Brown, Alexander Douglas, William Yoo, Rishi Ramrakha, Adrian Musumeci, Nicholas Pavic, Andrew O' Dea, Perera, Matthew Lang, Abraham Steele, George Varvaressos Joshua Hor, Annan Lertsumitkul, Ameer Dimeglio, Mahdi Makki, Justin Lin, Jackson Liu, Elijah Stojic, Louis Banning-Taylor, Tar iq Bachir, Angus Mooney, Hamzeh Abutaa, Sam Yip, Aidan Hennessy, Martin Vu Marcel Moufarrege, Shannon Kwak, Asher Wilson, Jordan Filippoff, Ricky Huang, Oscar Jones, Kai Roberts, Harry Goldsmith, David Wang, Daniel White, Marko Karanfilovski, Bill Zhu, Victor Fang, Owen Duke, Kenny Vu Jaymes Gourlas, Benjamin Prsa, Liam Ling, Joel Matthei, Darcy Mooney, Christopher Grubisic, Nathaniel Stojic, Alexander Pavic, Ross Kyrgias, Joseph Evans, Gus Chatat, Dylan Wang, Joshua Perera, Luca Dimeglio, Kurt Leeson, Dev Jaidka Seated Absent First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row LATHAM HOUSE
75 MURPHY HOUSE
After the success of the House Competition last year, the Murphy boys knew it would be a challenge to maintain our high achievements. The House has proven strong in 2016 with outstanding sporting and academic performances. Murphy House has always felt like a family to me, and this year was no different. This is all thanks to the Murphy House staff, and in particular, Ms. Wieczoreck, for the countless hours they put in to support the boys of Murphy House
Housemaster From the beginning, Murphy as a House put one hundred percent effort in, as we knew that the House competition was going to be well contested. Our equal ninth position in the House Swimming set the Ms Sabine Wieczorek benchmark from which we would only improve. Notable performances across the year groups with impressive Mr Ian Moran (Acting) swims by CAS swimmers Garry Koshnitsky (8), Martin Floro (11) and Austin Fong (12). The boys further backed up their strong reputation in the house competition in the House Cricket by placing second. There were also Middle School Housemaster standout performances from Kenneth Chu (9) and Nicholas Chan (12). More importantly there was a valiant effort by everyone that competed. Mr Ian Moran Mrs Phyllis Bookluck (Acting) This momentum was further carried out in Touch Football where we placed in the top five of the overall competition. Standout performances go to our own 1st XV representative, Ryan Longville, by showing his skills House Tutors and nimble footwork. The Year 7s improved throughout the competition, which led the team to understand each other and create extraordinary plays. Special mention goes to Ryan Nazha (7) and Maxwell Richards (7), Mr Chris Barnes who linked up well together creating many attacking opportunities. Mrs Phyllis Bookluck Mr Danny Nguyen I would also like to congratulate the House for their superb work across the many fundraising activities this Ms Jennifer Nixon year. Our Fiesta BBQ breakfast stand was once again very popular. Also, our annual Red Shield Appeal was Mr James St Julian a great success. There was a great turnout from Murphy members and as a result $5000 was raised for this worthy cause.
House Captain Murphy has also maintained its high academic achievements throughout the year, with many boys receiving Chris Elias departmental awards, academic citations and GPA awards. In particular, Nick Bouletos (9), as well as Victor Wu (12), leading from the front and encouraging boys to work hard. House Vice-Captains I would like to thank our acting Housemaster, Mr Moran, and our acting Middle School Housemaster, Mrs John Bechara Bookluck, for helping and guiding us through the hard times and being there to celebrate with us through Nicholas Chan all the good results. To the Tutors, Ms Nixon, Mr Nguyen, Mr St Julian and Mr Barnes, for their continuous support in the House as well as encouraging the young men of Murphy to feel part of the House and try their House Colour best to be all round students. Likewise, thanks to the Vice-Captains, John Bechara and Nicholas Chan, and the Khaki Year 9 monitors, Isaac Wilkins and Nick Bouletos, for their continuous help and support throughout the year. I wish to congratulate our new House Captain, Martin Floro, and Vice-Captains, Harry Dunn and Avinash Dilojan, on their appointment and wish them the best of luck in continuing the Murphy legacy.
Finally, to all my Year 12 peers, John Bechara, Luke Borgnolo, Nicholas Chan, Austin Fong, Ryan Longville, William Monaha, Ryan Paget, Zac Papachatgis, Jared Phillis, Remo Pascale, Victor Wu and Yu Fan Zheng, thank you for all the effort you have given to the House. I wish you all the best in the future.
Chris Elias | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 76 MURPHY HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Victor Wu, Ryan Longville, Mr Danny Nguyen (Tutor), Luke Borgnolo, James St Julian John Bechara (Vice Captain), Ian Moran (Acting Housemaster), Christopher Elias (Captain), Mrs Phyllis Bookluck (Acting Middle School Housemaster), Nicholas Chan (Vice Captain), Ms Jennifer Nixon (Tutor), William Monaha, Remo Pascale, Ryan Paget, Austin Fong Wesley Shields, Leo Im, Christopher Selim, Richard Waddington, Christofer Palmer, Flynn Innes, Mackenzie Roberts, Avinash Dilo jan, Nakul Kaushik, Stanley Zhang Mathew Hooper, Ronak Nand, Shane Zhang, Siddh Rawal, Harry Dunn, Kevin Woo, Siv en Sathiakumar, Christopher Monaha, Nikhil Shaffi, Nicholas Bor, Anson Man, Julian Ferrone, Adam Nazha Jack Bermingham, Linh Pham, Richard Ziade, Isaac Wilkins, Lochlan Prentice, Steven Kountouris, Ritvik Sharma, Andrew Shah, Jasp er Guest, Joshua Borgnolo, Thomas Spratt, James Zoras, Kenneth Chu, Riddhik Patel Sebastian Devine-Poulos, Alessio Razza, Arvind Kumaraguru, Aryan Rawal, Ben Butler, Hayden Curtis, Ziheng Lao, Suraj Nellore, Oscar Van Hal, Nick Bouletos, Richard Collins, Brodie McLeod, Nicholas Kaleel, Mitchell Butler, Garry Koshnitsky Samuel Swadling, Rhys Bowditch, Maxwell Richards, Haidar Saab, Ryan Nazha, Jason Cho, Patrick Hayes, Jared Phillis, Zac Papach atgis, Yu Fan Zheng, Elias Christodoulou, Nicholas Bakopoulos, Duncan Feng, Tamerji, Tim McRae Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row MURPHY HOUSE
77 SCHOOL HOUSE
“Agamus Pro Viribus” – In everything you do give of your best. 2016 has been a step in the right direction for the House as a whole when it came to revitalising School House to again become the great force it once was. With boarders and day boys living side by side every day, we’ve inspired one another to give of our best in all House activities. The unity of the boarders and day boys this year has been second to none. The determination of the boys in all house competitions has been exemplary. Commendations go to my fellow house leaders, Paul Orphanides and Lucas Traifores, for their dedication to the marking of the rolls every day and their assistance in Housemaster running the House meetings. A big thanks goes to the Housemasters and House Tutors, Mr Fitch and Mr Gray, Mr Humphries, Mr Miller, Mr Simos, Mr Kesby, Mr Wrench and Mr Cook. As a result of their efforts, the fine Mr Rodney Fitch young men of School House are developing into respectful, mature leaders of the future.
Middle School Housemaster The smaller inter-house competitions have led to some great memories for the boys of School House. Strong Mr Luke Gray results in the inter-house Football go hand in hand with the efforts of our future stars, Yanni Plataniotis (8) and Samuel Harb (9) who played tirelessly throughout each game, giving us two convincing wins and a draw. The dominance of School House was also marked by its numerous CAS representatives in Swimming and House Tutors Athletics. Angus Mcdonald (9) deserves special mention for his national achievements in Swimming as does Mr Ben Cook Byron Hollingworth-Dessent (11) for his national achievements in Athletics. Mr Arch Humphries Mr Don Kesby In the major house competitions, School House has made an array of improvements. It’s been an absolute pleasure to captain a house that managed to overcome last year’s struggle to make the top ten in these Mr Matthew Miller competitions and this year firmly cemented its place in amongst the top houses. Memorable events came from Mr Andrew Simos Caleb Nazareth (8) who not only surprised me with his run at house Athletics, but also managed to break a Mr Peter Wrench CAS record with the Under 14s 4x100m Relay.
House Captains The Trinity winter sport season provided many opportunities for School House boys to display their gifts at the very highest of levels. In Rugby, we had the likes of Byron Hollingworth-Dessent and Lachlan Ilias (10) making James Li their debut seasons for the 1st XV, and both boys made the 2016 CAS Under 16s team. Seeing these young William Piras athletes score tries during home fixtures was my personal highlight throughout this CAS Rugby season. In Football, we had our own miniature Sydney Derby with Yanni Plataniotis and Samuel Harb who completed House Vice-Captains their season outside school Football, playing for the Western Sydney Wanderers and and Sydney FC Youth Paul Orphanides system respectively. Special mention goes to Samuel Harb who was taken under the wing of our Middle School Lucas Traiforos Housemaster, Mr Gray, in his debut season in 1st XI.
I would like to congratulate the incoming House Captain for 2017, Scott Seeto. Scott has been the stand-out House Colour frontrunner for the position, demonstrating exemplary leadership qualities throughout his time in the House, Royal Blue especially as a Peer Support leader in 2016. With the assistance of Vice-Captains Paddy Harris (11), Josiah Romeo (11) and Peter Kostoglou (11), I’m sure the resurgence of mighty School House will continue.
Lastly, I’d like to make special mention of the Year 12 boys; thank you for the last six years, for enduring the highs and lows of school life with me. Extra special thanks goes to the Vice-Captains of 2016, Paul Orphanides and Lucas Traifores. These two have made my life as Co-House Captain a lot easier and they have been pivotal members in the tremendous turn around in School House’s performance and unity over the past year. We offer our best wishes to all our fellow 2016 graduates in whatever they pursue in life.
“The Future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcom X
William Piras | House Captains TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 78 SCHOOL HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Michael Tsintominas, Mr Peter Wrench (Year 9 Tutor), Rory Ding, Andrew Simos 10 Paul Orphanides (Vice-Captain) , Arch Humphries (Senior James Li (Co-House Captain), Rod Fitch (Senior School Housemaster), William Piras (Co-House Captain), Mr Luke Gray (Middle Lucas Traiforos (Vice- Ben Cook (Year 7 Tutor), Anuj Aloysius, Matthew Miller 8 Kerry Zhang Ludwig Prosinger, Byron Hollingworth-Dessent, Scott Seeto, Tobie Mok, Haydyn Bathurst, Andre Athos, Josiah Romeo, Ethan Paddy Harris, Lucas Baita, Ray Zhao, Lachlan Ilias, Niko Acosta, Matthew Teixeira Carl Wingti, Joshua Ward, Johnny Zhang, Aidan Yeoh, Peter Kostoglou, Athan Pappas, James Hart, Jaxon Chong, Wong, Ricky Chan, Andreas Brian O'Neill, Philip Kyriacou, Roger Wang, Wilbur Tsang Ben Liu, Ned Hatton-Ward, Min Lin, James Li, Harvey Greene, Angus McDonald, Justin McNamara, Oliver Buchanan, Danny Huang, Seb astian Thomas Thorpe, Jeremy Brake, Jason Kim, Alex Robey Hugh Sixsmith, Sebastian Ilett, Yanni Plataniotis, Caleb Nazareth, Thomas Foung, Alexander Mallis, Henry Meyer, Anton Markovic, Adam Raiti, Samuel Harb, Gregory Kostoglou, Aditya Verma, Alec Silins, Allyn Wu, Adam Li, Laurence Curtis, Kristof Bryndum Theodore Hatton-Ward, Vangeli Tsintominas, Tim Hosken, Aton Demark, Jon-Luc Shalala, Tate Cole, Luca Gregory Chen, Adam Zhu, Paul Nguyen, Joshua Yeoh, Ethan Lambert, Nicholas Magoulas, Rohan Shetty, Anek Banik, Kevin Lin Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row SCHOOL HOUSE
79 STEPHENSON HOUSE
Throughout my six years in the Senior School at Trinity, I have felt privileged to be part of the camaraderie and spirit that exemplifies Stephenson House. It has been my absolute pleasure to have worked as part of the leadership team and alongside the outstanding and dedicated men of Stephenson. In 2016, the members of the House have demonstrated their ability to be a unified, devoted and passionate team, a fact illustrated throughout the year by superb performances and excellence in academic work, inter-house competitions, sporting events and a diverse range of co-curricular activities. The underlying ethos within the House, to foster Housemaster young men in their respective year groups, to make not simply school friends but unions that will endure for a lifetime, can be seen throughout the fellowship of Stephenson House. Our motto, “Vires in Fraternitate”, Mr Michael Spratt reinforces this cohesiveness and encourages the brotherhood among us.
Middle School Housemaster This year, the men of Stephenson House were fortunate to have been under the expert care, supervision Mr Will Henry and influence of our House Master, Mr. Spratt, as well as our newly appointed Middle School House Master, Mr. Henry. Their leadership, wisdom and commitment, in co-operation with our House Tutors, Mrs. Boyd- Boland, Mr. Leadbeater, Mr. Stenhouse, Mr. White and Mr. Wood, have been paramount in establishing a firm House Tutors foundation for our House successes. I would like to thank Mr. Leadbeater for his support and guidance with Ms Alison Boyd-Boland respect to the Year 12 students throughout the arduous and demanding Year 12 experience. The staggering Mr Michael Leadbeatter amount of time and effort that our House Masters and Tutors have afforded Stephenson has proven to be Mr Paul Stenhouse vital to our accomplishments. They have my sincere gratitude, and I am overwhelmed by the selflessness they Mr Lachlan White employ in ensuring the smooth running of our House. Mr Adam Wood I would like to commend Stephenson House as a whole on their unwavering diligence and magnanimous efforts towards all House activities and competitions, even though on a number of occasions, the desired House Captain results were not always achieved. Their sportsmanship in the midst of adversity should be highly praised. Antony Bonaccorso Although our results in Athletics and Swimming have fallen below our expectations with finishes of thirteenth and fourteenth respectively, it is also important to note the many individual accolades which our Stephenson men received in academic, sporting and musical pursuits. House Vice-Captains Iwan Daniels I would like to acknowledge the herculean efforts of specific individuals, in particular the Stephenson Vice- Jiawei Mei Captains, Iwan Daniels (12) and Jiawei Mei (12), whose constant perseverance and dedication have been phenomenal. 2016 would have been neither enjoyable nor entertaining without their support. Our Peer Support Leaders, Sebastian Hahn (11) and Jamison Charalambous (11), also should be recognised for their House Colour assistance with the smooth transition of our Primary School boys to Middle School. I would like to congratulate Turquoise the incoming leadership team for 2017: Stephenson House Captain, Andrew Seltzer and House Vice Captains, Sebastian Hahn and Harris Vlahopolous. I wish them the best of luck in their future endeavours. A huge thank you also to my fellow Year 12 Housemates, Maxwell Bettar, Alexander Choi, Iwan Daniels, Christopher Hoare, Liam Kulkarni, Jiawei Mei, Jordan Morris and Nicholas Plessas. In conclusion, to all the men of Stephenson House--each and every one of you has made my final year at Trinity a memorable experience and one that I will cherish all my life.
Antony Bonaccorso | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 80 STEPHENSON HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Jamison Charalambous, Nicholas Plessas, Mr Paul Stenhouse (Tutor), Liam Kulkarni, Michael Leadbeatter Iwan Daniels (Vice Captain), Spratt (Housemaster), Antony Bonaccorso (Captain), Mr Lachlan White (Middle School Housemaster), Jiawei Mei (Vice Captain), Ms Alison Boyd-Boland (Tutor), Christopher Hoare, Adam Wood Jordan Morris, Alex Choi Patrick Jiang, David Carreon, Marcus Mircevski, William Ward, Riley Wellfare, William Bonaccorso, Matthew Shaba, Callum Arnold, Dylan Zhang Patrick Jiang, David Carreon, Marcus Mircevski, William Ward, Riley Wellfare, Bonaccorso, Alexander Scott, Andrew Stelzer, Harris Vlahopoulos, Lachlan Sinclair, Christian Gerondeau, Dario Bossi, Sebastian Hahn, Timot hy Wong, Cameron Tam, Austin Waugh, Mark Dedes, Marcus Archilles, Kendrew Xie Athi Srinivasan, Johnson Lin, Thomas Butler, Luke Hennessy, Owen Williams, Nabeel Hatoum, Daniel Mircevski, Andy Jin, Mark Rep aci, Scott Lee, Frank Constantinidis, Dominic Lay, Timothy Semsarian, Sam Catania Calvin Nguyen, Adam Chang, Edward Lai, Thomas Virgona, Nicholas Nikiforidis, Pantelis Tsoutsas, Andy Joshua Butler, Jon athan Wong, Christopher Stelzer, Kenneth Ong, Bill Tran, Daniel Morris, Will Osman, Alexander Williams Doug Kelly, Joseph Coorey, Ricardo Delgado, William Lenard, Ronan Hennessy, Max Ryan, Hamish KIdd, Cameron Ong, Nathan Xie, Dan ny Kawtarani, Ken Wang, James McCabe, Jayden Chan, Dylan Lay Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row STEPHENSON HOUSE
81 TAUBMAN HOUSE
2016 has been one of Taubman’s greatest years on record. The most impressive aspect of this achievement was that every Taubmanian contributed in their own way to make us an unstoppable force. Under the guidance of each of our Tutors, the ‘young men in white’ enjoyed both the challenges and the triumphs that the year brought.
As we emerged victorious from last year’s House competition, everyone had high expectations of this year. Housemaster We have not fallen short of these expectations. The annual House Swimming Carnival, and the House Track and Field championships, demonstrated Taubman House’s sheer determination and willpower. Our attendance Mr Andrew Pierce record for both occasions, was brilliant, providing a clear reflection of our attitude and commitment to the School and the House. Each Taubmanian should be commended for the hard work that was put in both before Middle School Housemaster and during the events, allowing the house to finish a strong second and fourth place respectively. Special Mr Ben Treloar mention must go to our chess team, for check-mating the competition to achieve first place, led by our Vice- Captain, Calvin Fong.
House Tutors Many individuals in Taubman have recorded some astounding achievements, showing the diversity of talent Mr Simon Bootle within this House. From sporting to academic to musical achievements, it was fascinating to discover the Mr Andrew Del Riccio potential in each of the men present in Taubman, as we learned of them in our House meetings. Mrs Alison Klein The efforts by our Housemaster, Mr Pierce, and Middle School Housemaster, Mr Treloar, should not go Miss Ami Liu unnoticed. The dedication and support they have provided has fuelled our success in the House competitions, Mr Andreas Mickler and they have been great people to talk to about any complications. I thank them both, on behalf of the House, for the effort they put in day in and day out. House Captain The Taubman House Tutors, Mr Bootle, Mr Del Riccio, Mrs Klein, Ms Liu and Mr Mickler, should also be Paul Raptis recognised. Each of them has helped bring out the true potential for many students over the last year, and I am sure that they will continue to uphold this principle for years to come. House Vice-Captains Julian Dimas I also need to thank the House Vice-Captains, Julian Dimas and Calvin Fong. Both have helped me behind Calvin Fong the scenes when organising activities for the House competitions, and for that I am thankful. I’d also like to congratulate Samuel Otton (11), Taubman’s next Captain, who I believe can continue the strong Taubman legacy, along with Tom Salmon (11) and Brendan Sleiman (11), the incoming Vice-Captains. There will be House Colour many challenges over the next twelve months for these fine young men, and I believe they will overcome these White challenges, whilst learning from them as well.
Finally, to both the present and incoming Taubmanian’s, who will continue to put their soul into the house, I leave you with a quote, from Vince Lombardi:
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”
Paul Raptis | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 82 TAUBMAN HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS , Samuel Otton, Jason Kong Jacob Taylor-Tighe, Blake Murray, Aidan Kwan, Jayann Chen, Jeremy Nigro, Matthew Innes, Yiwei Salil Barrett, Gabriel Nigr o, Tom Salmon, Justin Wiseman, Albert Kim, Christopher Saintilan Sanath Bala, Brendan Sleiman, Dean Bozionelos, Jonathon Nehme, Harry Tran, Earvin Dizon, Connor Murphy, John Sarris, Jack Opper man, Ethan Brouw, William Wu, Aniket Sharma, Harrison Haritos, Sanjan Naganathan Alexander Yee, Connor Debs, James Pau, Jee Hwan Kim, Lachlan Sleiman, Tyler Beverley-Smith, Dock, Ethan Li, Hait idis, Alister Buchanan, Christopher Raad, Henry Andersen, Steve Poulos, Oliver Robinson, Julian Toomey Thomas Seeto, Ali Issmail, Alec Brew, Antonio Lazzaro, Dimitri Louskos, Bozionelos, Zak Balzan, Cheng Ratsamy, Justin Sleiman, Hamish Agnew, Finn Murphy, Daniel Tran, Jack Henderson, Alexander Paterson, Daniel Jackson, Phillip Manuli James Huang, Jayden Kim, Miss Ami Liu (Tutor) Tom Pigott, Mr Simon Bootle (Tutor), Julian Dimas, Andrew Pierce (Housemaster) , Paul Raptis, Ben Treloar (Middle School Housemaster), Calvin Fong, Andreas Mickler (Tutor), Jamie Meldrum, Mrs Alison Klein Brayden Shields, Mr Andrew Del Riccio (Tutor) Nikolas-Alexander Ginis, William Raptis, Adam Somboli, Michael Ellis, Nicholas Griffiths Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row TAUBMAN HOUSE TAUBMAN
83 WEEKS HOUSE
Over the past six years, Weeks House has been an extremely enjoyable environment to be surrounded by. This was especially the case this year, as I had the pleasure of leading the House for another successful year.
The House has continued its growing support of our two sponsor children through Compassion Australia. The many charitable events we hold each year bring the House together whilst reminding us of the importance of giving to those less fortunate than us, as well as how blessed we are to attend a school like Trinity. Housemaster In 2011, my first year at Trinity, we finished last place in the House competition; six years later has seen the Mr Matthew Hirst House grow tremendously, with some top ten finishes and a more motivated group of boys. In the House Swimming Carnival, we were able to maintain our eleventh place finish, illustrating our solid level of skill in the Middle School Housemaster pool. With talent such as the likes of Jason Yeow (8) and Ryan Hansen (9), we should be looking to achieve Mrs Heather Bootle a top ten finish next year. The House Track and Field was another enjoyable day despite the shortage of men due to mid-season injury. Overall, we finished an honourable thirteenth, but there is plenty of Track and Field talent developing throughout the House with the likes of boys such as Euan Marshall (8), Nathan Roberts (9), House Tutors Joshua Roberts (10), Louis Tanner (11) and Kenneth Zheng (11). We also achieved some solid positions in the Mr David Brereton House Cricket competition where we came tenth, and we came thirteenth in Touch Football. Mr William Campbell Mr William Henry Apart from the great commitment in House sporting competitions, the House has excelled in other areas of House competition, especially the Quad Challenge, where we finished in first place. This result is testament to Ms Tania Mason the boys’ outstanding appearance, punctuality and steadiness during quad assemblies, and hopefully, they can Mr Chris Robinson continue to maintain the same high standard in the years to come.
House Captain The boys should be proud of what we have been able to achieve collectively, yet there are some boys who deserve individual recognition. Liam Scott (10) was selected in the Australian Cricket Under 16 Squad which Gabriel Sikh toured Dubai. Matthew Langham (11) was a key member for the 1st XV Rugby’s backline. James Saab (12) also turned into a pivotal leader in Football, tightening things up at the back for the 1st XI. Kai Young (8) and Ryan House Vice-Captains Hansen (9) were an important part of the Trinity Swimming team that went on to win for a historic thirteenth James Saab year in a row. Congratulations must also be extended to Harrison Waters (8), Kai Young (8), Joshua Roberts Samuel Trevena (9), Neilesh Fernandes (10), and Sam Trevena (12) whose tireless efforts throughout the Athletics season saw them represent the School at the victorious CAS Track and Field Championships. Another instrumental player in the 1st XI was Joshua Hobden (11) whose safe hands in goal saw him make some fine saves throughout House Colour the season. We also excelled in the House Track and Field Relay, coming first in our heat and finishing fifth Mid Blue overall. James Watson’s (12) band ‘The Fence Sitters” won the ‘Battle of the Bands’, which is an outstanding achievement considering the size of this event.
Many thanks are extended to the House Tutors, Mr Robinson, Mr McGrath, Ms Mason, Mr Henry, Mr Campbell and Mr Brereton, for their consistent guidance and help throughout the year. A special thank you must go to Mr Hirst and Mrs Bootle who as Housemasters have ensured that the boys of the House maintained a high standard of appearance, behaviour and respect for one another. Their tireless work behind the scenes in preparing House activities such as the House gelato stall, charity barbeque, house lunches and flower stalls just to name a few, is greatly appreciated.
To my fellow 2016 graduates, thank you for the past six years of schooling, and I wish you all the best in the careers that you may pursue after school. I am sure we will stay in close contact after our years at Trinity, maintaining relationships that will be eternal. In particular, I wish to thank my fellow Vice-Captains, James Saab and Samuel Trevena, who have been by my side every day, helping to shape Weeks House into what it is today. I could not have asked for a better pair to help me lead the House. Best of luck to next year’s House Leaders, Ishan Nijhawan, Declan Heim and Matthew Moon, who I am sure will do an exceptional job of leading the men of Weeks House in 2017.
I wish every boy in the House enjoyable and prosperous remaining years at Trinity and life after school. Never fear to be bold, to be daring – as Shakespeare reminds us: “Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.”
Gabriel Sikh | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 84 WEEKS HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Justin Woo, Dinesh Sritharan, Ms Tania Mason (Year 10 Tutor), Georgio Tsiakos, Mr David Brereton 12 Samuel Trev ena (House Vice Captain), Matthew Hirst (Housemaster), Gabriel Sikh Captain), Mrs Heather Bootle (Middle School Housemaster), James Saab (House Vice Mr William Campbell (Year 9 Tutor), Watson, Henry 8 Lochlain Ryan, Chris Robinson (Year 7 Tutor) Maxen Williams, Stanley Chen, Matthew Langham, Joshua Kerr, Moon, Cameron Strauss, Declan Heim, Liam Scott, Hobden, Ken Zhang Jordan Chen, Ray Chan, Andrew Huhao, Jason Doric, Joshua Roberts, Lachlan Ferguson, Ishan Nijhawan, Louis Tanner, Hong, W yden Su, Suleyman Djemil, Neilesh Fernandes, Michael Dutton Ajay George, Andrew Kim, Nathan Roberts, Euan Marshall, Mohammed Khamis, Gregory Aravanis, Nicholas Tsiakos, Ryan Hansen, Jonat han Ngo, Kai Young, Ben Blades, Ethan Boursiani-Lawrence, Anthony Grasso, Ashwin Aggarwal Hugo Cornish, Connor Dwyer, Matheson Harricks, Rory Scott, Anthony Jeroncic, James Gogos, Alexander Shannon, Mohammad Hijazi, Daniel Skarzynski, Harrison Waters, Joshua Walker, Nixon Milner, Aidan Proude, Tony Georges, Noah da Silva Jason Yeou, Kosta Theodorou, Calum Ferguson, Ahmad Hijazi, Yadavan Thanujan, Christopher Papaioannou, Matthew Ho, Jesse John, Ivan Fang, Zachariah Livingstone, Anton Wu, Evan Williams, Jasper McCullagh, Ashley Wong Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row WEEKS HOUSE
85 WILSON HOGG HOUSE
Over my six years in Wilson Hogg House, I have seen the House grow and evolve and continue to surpass expectations, and this year was no exception. 2016 has been a successful year for Wilson Hogg thanks to the consistent, affirmative attitude displayed by all members of the House. Although the House experienced both highs and lows, the support and camaraderie exhibited by each boy has undoubtedly made Wilson Hogg House come out on top.
Housemaster The first House event was the annual Trinity Fiesta in December 2015, under a blue sky. It was a great success. Both the Test Your Strength and Pie in the Face attractions increased in popularity this year, with many boys Mr Guy Dennis and people from the general public giving it a try.
Middle School Housemaster 2016 began with the Inter House Swimming Championships where Wilson Hogg finished equal ninth on 900 Mr James Martin points. It was an enjoyable and competitive day filled with House spirit and enthusiasm. As with the Swimming, the House Athletics Championships reflected Wilson Hogg’s House passion to succeed, finishing in the top half of Houses at seventh position on 554 points. This is a testament to the attitude made famous by Mr Guy Dennis House Tutors of never allowing a lane to be left unoccupied or field event unattended. Mr Daniel Chu Ms Daphne Kao Wilson Hogg also posed a threat in all other inter-house competitions including, Chess, Indoor Soccer, Cricket, Mr Mark Oakley Touch Football, Quad Challenge and the House Relays. The House performed extremely well in all of these events, achieving respectable positions. Mr Alexander Simpson Ms Maria Thanos It has been a privilege and honour to serve as House Captain for Wilson Hogg throughout 2016. I would like to thank Mr Guy Dennis (Senior School Housemaster) and Mr James Martin (Middle School Housemaster) for House Captain their continual support and dedication to the House. I would also like to thank personally, and on behalf of the boys, the ongoing support of the tutors, Mr Daniel Chu (Year 7), Mr Alexander Simpson (Year 8), Mrs Maria Dimitri Koutoulas Thanos (Year 9), Ms Daphne Kao (Year 10) and Mr Mark Oakley (Year 12).
House Vice-Captains As the academic year comes to and end, I would like to thank the entire House for the memorable and Michael Amin enriching experience I have obtained. I would like to acknowledge the efforts of our Year 9 Monitor, Paul Cameron Fawcett Kapaniris (9), the Year 11 Peer Support Leaders, Brian Kim (11) and Luc Velez (11), and the Year 11 Peer Mediator, Saahil Khan (11). I would also like to thank all the Year 12 Wilson Hogg members who have been Lewis Jupp there since the beginning, as well as the Vice Captains and School Officers of the House, Cameron Fawcett (12), Lewis Jupp (12) and Michael Amin (12). House Colour Grey I would like to congratulate and give my best wishes to Brian Kim (11) as the House Captain for 2017, aided by the Vice Captains, Matthew Herro (11), Luc Velez (11) and Saahil Khan (11), as well as School Officer, James Kapaniris (11), all who will excel in their positions and lead the House to greatness.
Finally, to the young men of Wilson Hogg, I wish you all the best in your future endeavours during your schooling life and beyond. Always remember the importance of camaraderie and friendship, and let the Wilson Hogg motto stand central to your lives: E Plubris Unum – For many, into one.
Dimitri Koutoulas | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 86 WILSON HOGG HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Joash Thambar, Wesley Yuen, Mr. Alexander Simpson (Year 8 Tutor), Elias Srour,Mr. Mark Oakley 12 Cameron Fawcett (House Vice Captain), Guy Dennis (Housemaster), Dimitri Koutoulas Captain), Mr. James Martin (Middle School Housemaster), Lewis Jupp (House Vice Ms, Maria Thanos (Year 9 Tutor), Mic hael Amin Captain),Mr. Daniel Chu 7 Ayman Taoube, Nicholas Lee Ms. Daphne Kao (Year 10 Tutor) Nicholas Webb, Jonno Batson, James Hull, Alec Suster, Kapaniris, Angus Clark, Zachary Cameron, Blake Byrne, Gajan Arult hevan, Phillip Ma, Saachin Simpson, Louis Dennison Alexander Kapos, Luc Velez, Matthew Herro, Saahil Khan, Leo Kostas, Isaac Khoury, Jonathan Zheng, Jackson Sewell, Brian Kim, Alex Luo, Aran Kathir, Koray Cankurt, Julian Kasch Oliver Ashton, Alex Cameron, Hugh Casimir, Hayden Johnson, Aidan Tharmarajah, Daniel Coelho, Patrick Fouracre, Richard McKenz ie, Paul Kapaniris, Thomas Fisher, Zain Rasool, George Kalimeris, Anthony Chen, Stephen Kim Nicholas Field, Soz Filladites, Corey Theoharous, Lachlan Lee, Samuel Xu, Jack Casimir, Christopher Kapaniris, Justin Blake Plavsic, Adam Kasanczuk, David Kim, John Ewida, Turoa Williams, Paresh Moodley, Jordan Itaoui Deen Rasool, Patrick Edmonds, James Chan, Justin Yang, Webb, Alex Karvountzis, Noah Kim, Jonathan Wong, Gregory Moular as, Owen Hoffman, Roberto Paterson, Jason Rudd, Harry Williams, William Martin Seated Absent First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row WILSON HOGG HOUSE
87 WYNN JONES HOUSE
The 'men in pink' have been an absolute pleasure to lead this year. Throughout my nine years at Trinity, six of those being in Wynn Jones, I have been privileged to be a part of a House that shows passion, spirit and unity. I have seen a whole generation of Wynn Jones boys come and go, growing into special men and leaving a remarkable legacy behind. The young men of Wynn Jones have proved themselves to be a committed team of all-rounders who have excelled in all aspects of schooling life such as academics, sport and co-curricular activities. Housemaster 2016 has seen a new and improved Wynn Jones with the adoption of a much enhanced competitive nature – a Mr Mark Waters fierce and dominant force amongst the other houses. The annual House Swimming Championships took place in Term 1 with a strong improvement from last year with a ten place step up finishing fifth. This is a testament Middle School Housemaster to our passion, hard work and participation. Mr Jed Hogan The highlight of the year for the sporting calendar was Wynn Jones demolishing every house who dared to challenge our athletic finesse in the annual House Athletics Carnival, placing a convincing first amongst the House Tutors sixteen Houses. Our strong will, determination and commitment were key elements in obtaining the House Mr Steve Collins Athletics Shield. Many boys stepped up and competed in higher age groups to compensate for injuries and Mr Jack Farrer absences. When the 'men in pink' unite, we are a force to be reckoned with. Mr Stephen Foster Many proud Wynn Jones boys marched in the city on ANZAC Day, with Benjamin Davies (11) doing an Mr Brett Lammiman incredible job leading the band. Many notable performances which were exceptional took place in the annual Mr Daniel Tkacz Gala Concert. The Battle of the Bands saw the Fence Sitters take the win with two Wynn Jones members in the band: Will O'Brien and Angus Webster. House Captain Several Wynn Jones men were dominant in the CAS Championships, with Keegan Street (12), the Captain Carl Coorey-Ewings of Swimming, leading the team to another CAS Championship. The CAS Track and Field team were very dominant with a convincing win resulting in dual Championships. Cooper Chambers (11) exemplified great House Vice-Captain physicality as a key member of the Diving team, as well as Track and Field. The Diving team also won the CAS Travis Fleming Championships. Jordan Kerry (11), who played in the 1st XI Soccer team, showed pride and passion on the Andrew Makram field. Jordan was selected to represent CAS in Soccer. Liam Rasch (12) captained the 1st XV to a strong season. Liam was also asked to represent NSW in the school boy tournament.
House Colour Wynn Jones’ fundraisers included the Cancer Council Breast Cancer fundraiser, and Mr Collins’ and the Millers’ Bishop Pink Umhambi Zambezi Orphanage in Tanzania. All fundraisers were greatly supported by the boys, resulting in successful outcomes!
Dillon Srikumar (9), our Year 9 Monitor, in his efforts as a fantastic role model for the Middle School boys has been outstanding. Furthermore, our Year 11 Peer Support Leaders, Ben Davies and Jordan Kery (11), have done a remarkable job of mentoring the Year 7 boys, also setting a fine example in collaboration with the Year 7 Tutor and new member to the House this year, Mr Jack Farrer.
I am indebted to the efforts of the House Vice-Captains, Travis Flemming (12) and Andrew Makram (12), as they shared a vital role in leading the House, and I am grateful for their leadership in being exceptional role models. I would also like to commend the 2016 Wynn Jones’ Prefects, Keegan Street and Angus Webster, for setting a fine example and their contributions towards the House. I also sincerely thank the rest of the Year 12 group, James Mayers, Liam Rasch, Jonathan Wang, Will O'Brien, Joseph Latif and Lachlan Boys for both their friendship throughout the years and their leadership this year. I would like to congratulate Anthony Nguyen, the new Wynn Jones House Captain of 2017. I would also like to congratulate the new House Vice-Captains, Thomas Hallworth, Ben Holzwart and Thomas MacKenzie, and prefects, Benjamin Davies and Jordan Kerry.
Much appreciation and thanks go to our House Tutors, Mr Jack Farrer, Mr Daniel Tkacz, Mr Stephen Foster, Mr Steve Collins, Mr Brett Lammiman, our Middle School Housemaster, Mr Jed Hogan, and last but not least, Wynn Jones Housemaster, Mr Mark Waters. I would like to extend my gratitude to Mr Waters especially, and thank him for his continual support and mentorship.
Finally, I would like to thank all of the boys of Wynn Jones House who made my year as House Captain so enjoyable and fulfilling. I have no doubt that Wynn Jones will continue to evolve, and I am optimistic that you will all continue to become better men who contribute greatly in all facets of life.
"The only limit is the one you set yourself"
Farewell and all the best.
Carl Coorey-Ewings | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 88 WYNN JONES HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Joseph Latif, Will O'Brien, Mr Stephen Collins (Tutor Year 10), Angus Webster, Brett Lammiman 12), Travis Flemin g, Jed Hogan (Acting House Master), Carl Coorey-Ewings, Foster Year 9), Andrew Makram, Mr Dan Tkacz, Liam Rasch, Jack Farrer (Tutor 7), Jonathan Wang, Lachlan Boys Jordan Kery, Darcy Edwards, Marcus Buvac, Thomas MacKenzie, Gabriel Whitfield, Oli ver Arkell, Benjamin Davies, Alexander Tsetong, Edison Chan Luke Salanitro-Chafei, Thomas Hallworth, Gabor Agyagasi, Andy Pich, Andrew Jin, Wang, Jonah Newman, Daniel Minchenko, Kev in Finnerty, Ben Holzwart, Anthony Nguyen, Elliott Lamond, Jonathon Roseworn Jacob Nasr, Alexander Ciarroni, Joseph Wang, Samuel Vickery, Nicholas Schutte, Theo Kidd, Alec MacKenzie, Ethan Bateman, Ant hony Mai, Jim O'Brien, Maxwell Reissis, Eliot Kern, Cooper Chambers, Tyeson Street Steven Stobierski, Dillon Srikumar, Jeffrey Li, Munashe Mushangazhike, Mark Agyagasi, Matthew Boyce, James Bednaic, Malachi Haw kes, Jordan Gupta, Ryan Pi, Diego Hernandez-Castellanos , Alan Nader, Eddy Alcock, Ned O'Brien, Finn Dawson Thomas Stobierski, Bertie Alcock, James Kern, Alistair Roseworn, Wang, Fenn Hodgson-Yu, Fynn Ferdinands, Mayers, Keegan Street, Buvac, Samuel Nasr, Benjamin Kick, Joshua Louttit, Jonathan Fouad, George Krambousanos, Jake Keogh Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row WYNN JONES HOUSE
89 YOUNG HOUSE
The unique culture within Young House led to 2016 seeing a maturing of individuals, which embodies the Trinitarian philosophy of growth in Mind, Body and Spirit. This facilitated each individual's dedication to strive to realise the potential they all posses. The development experienced by these individuals would not be possible if not for the supervision and devotion of Senior School Housemaster, Mr Terry Haywood, Middle School Housemaster, Ms Rosey Stuart, and all of the Young House Tutors, to whom, on behalf of the whole House, I offer my heart-felt thanks. It is, therefore, my firm belief that all within the Young house enjoyed 2016 and Housemaster have formed memories that will last not only throughout their time at School but also beyond. This is in no small part due to the support I have received from the House Vice-Captains, Hugo Miller (Yr 12) and Harrison Mr Terry Haywood Page (Yr 12), and the wonderful job done by our Peer Support Leaders, Bryton Forster (Yr 11) and Kordell Payne (Yr 11), and the Peer Mediator, Thomas Studley (Yr 11). I would also like to mention the fine job done by our Middle School Housemaster Year 9 Monitor, Vir Suri, whose help at quad assembly was always welcome. Ms Rosey Stewart The sponsorship of our foster child in the Philippines continued this year with the full support of the whole House. This raised the financial support needed to sponsor and help Noe Bailon to acquire the kind of education House Tutors so few in his situation receive in the Philippines. Because the young men of the House were so willing to Mr Edward Habkouk demonstrate the Young House Spirit in its desire to reach out to the less fortunate, Young House not only Mr Alistair Hunt raised the required funds for Noe, but we were also able to give a further sum to the 40 Hour Famine charity Mr Andrew Lane in the form of a whole House donation, an impressive act that personifies the mentality of the gentlemen of Mr David R. Latimer Young House. Thanks are due to Tallis Coman (10) and Thomas Diiorio-De Domeneghi (10) for their efforts on the Charity Committee, where they supervised Young House's charitable contributions. Mr Justin McGrath Ms Lucy Miller 2016 again witnessed the healthy rivalry that characterises the inter-House competition. Young House, as always, demonstrated a zeal and a commitment worthy of note, with their never concede attitude against House Captain the other houses. Regardless of where the House finished on the competition ladder, I can only say that every Stacey Marantos individual competitor made a valiant effort to represent the House in every inter-House competition in a manner worthy of recognition.
House Vice-Captains I am proud to announce that this year saw many commendable individual sporting achievements for the men Hugo Miller of Young house, with a number boys winning the opportunity to represent the School in its first grade teams. Harrison Page The performances of Kordell Payne (11) in the 1st XV should not go unnoticed, as he scored multiple tries throughout the season and proved to be a valuable asset to the team. Rising 1st XV talent, Nick Driessen (11), proved his worth this season and will undoubtedly go on to be a valuable team member in the 2017 Rugby House Colour season. Harrison Page (12) demonstrated his all-round sportsmanship by making both the 1st XI Cricket and Maroon the 1st XI Football teams - an impressive feat. The 2016 Water Polo season also saw the inclusion of Hugo Miller (12) into the 1st team, as they strove to live up to the impressive standard set in previous years.
It would be remiss of me not to mention the dedication of all the staff and men of the House to the Greek Souvlaki and Gyro Stall at the 2015 Fiesta. Customers enjoyed classic Greek music and were treated to traditional Greek cuisine at a very successful and busy stall. It was encouraging to observe the support of all the boys, who turned up to their elected shifts on time and worked hard alongside their parents, with many working overtime. A special mention must be made about so many parents and grandparents, who were involved in the running of the stall. They took time out of their busy schedules to help out, and we are all very grateful for their guidance and support. I hope that Young House will be able to continue to hold a stall in 2016 that is as successful as it was in the previous year.
I wish the incoming House Captains and officers for 2017, the best of luck. Young House is in the capable hands of Captain Kordell Payne and Vice-Captains Stefan Marantos, Luke Asnicar and Nick Driessen who will no doubt live up to the high expectations of the Young House spirit and help continue to foster the closely knit community that is Young House.
I wish to thank all the men of the Young House. It is you who have made my time as House Captain an unforgettable one. I will miss all the interactions I have had with you all, as it was this that contributed to my understanding of leadership. I urge all of you to be proactive in your involvement within the School in order to gain the maximum benefit from your time at Trinity. There are many skills to be leaned, relationships to be formed and memories to be made.
To my fellow Year 12 House mates. It is after many years of friendship that I sadly say goodbye. It has been you men who have made my time at Trinity so memorable. In addition, a special thanks to House Vice captains Hugo Miller and Harrison Page whose work and assistance behind the scenes often went unnoticed.
After six years with Young House, I can definitely say that its spirit has left a positive mark on me. I wish only the best of fortunes for all the men of Young House in the years to come.
Stacey Marantos | House Captain TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 90 YOUNG HOUSE SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Charlie Griffith, James Field, Tallis Coman, Nick Driessen, Lachlan Zeng, Tim Ledden, Connor McGimpsey Ryan Scott, Nathan Chu, Matthew Williams, Thomas Studley, Diiorio-De Domeneghi, Luke Asnicar, Kordell Payne, Austin Mar andos, Keith Chan, Jack Maher, Joshua Mitchell, Rushad Parekh, Athan Koutsogiannis Stefan Marantos, Harrison Barden, Dominic Jia, Sam Boffa, Thomas Hartzenberg, Konn y Lee, Alexander Valiozis, Griffin, Vir Suri, Harry Proto psaltis, Driessen, Asher Linkous, Neil Lu Gerald Tam, Deonte Williams, Sebastian Boffa, Hugo Trinh, Gene Marantos, Calvin Lukabyo, Tommy Nguyen, Vincent Picatoste, David Guo, John Lynch, James Park, Christopher Screnci, Kaedon Nasr, Tom Jin, Taylor Miller Barden, Patrick Newall, Kevin Batliwala, Alex Zou, Philip Pignataro, Nikhil Kapoor, Liam Filby, Athan Koutsogiannis Jack Gonzi, Aston Forster, Dylan Tai, Rhys Williams, Brandon Li, Domenic Screnci, Isaac Jared Attia, Mitchell Moschatos, Mr Justin McGrath (Year 11 Tutor), Dean Panos, Edward Habkouk 12 Hugo Miller, Terry Haywood (Housemaster), Stacey Marantos, Alistair Hunt 8 Harrison Page, Mr Andrew Lane (Year 10 Tutor), Jack Arraj, David Latimer 9 Harry Chen, Ms Lucy Miller 7 Tutor) Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row YOUNG HOUSE
91 ACTIVITIES MASTER’S REPORT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Co-curricular at Trinity Grammar School continues to flourish across the broad spectrum of activities available. Each week there are stimulating activities that appeal to a broad section of boys often at exciting levels, where staff assist boys in improving themselves to become better men and learning to prioritise their time.
Trinity Grammar School unashamedly creates an environment where students are busy and can be exposed to high levels of extra co-curricular options, allowing them to excel at these activities while working around their academic and sporting exposures.
Congratulations again to our Cadet programme who manage the largest group of boys within any one activity. Pleasingly, many boys put up their hands to continue to become student leaders within this activity and undertake Promotions training in preparation for the Bivoac and Annual Field Training for the Unit. This group of student leaders was well led by SUO Nicholas Bishop (12Hi), RSM Stacey Marantos (12Yo) and EXO (2IC) Patrick Newall (12Yo). A number of boys continue to put their hand up for Adventure Training Award which is an additional week where teenage cadets are tested on their navigation, field engineering and survival skills, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY physical and mental endurance, and their teamwork abilities, initiative and leadership. Left to Right Mr James St. Julian, Oliver Ashton, Richard Waddington, Austin Marandos, Luka Brown, Christopher Lo, Thomas Mr Pratt and his Music department continues to excel, once again Studley raising the bar with more phenomenal performances. This department is Absent Dr Jonathan Harris, Jesse John receiving accolades from external organisations, with Brian Kim (11WH) winning the Brisbane International Youth Music Festival, and the Trinity Grammar Clarinet Trio being awarded first prize in the Under 19 Chamber Music section of the Sydney Eisteddfod. These individual performances MIC Dr Jonathan Harris are done in addition to the usual multitude of concerts and events, and often lead to standing ovations which it so pleasing to see. On a personal level, the entire breadth of the band programme (combined Year 4 to 12) Trinity Grammar is fortunate to host one of Australia’s first high school performances at the 2015 December Fiesta were a highlight. Archaeological Societies, providing a vibrant forum within which interested students from Year 10 to 12 have the opportunity to learn Chess has once again proven to be a strong activity. The CAS Chess about the skills and processes of professional archaeology and its practical team continued their fine performances by retaining the CAS premiership use across the globe. The society benefits from Trinity Grammar School’s trophy for the third year in a row. In the other competition the School membership with the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens, competes in, the Junior Chess League, Trinity had two teams finish as receiving newsletters and invitations to lectures by famous visiting Sydney East finalists – a great achievement! academics. Under the leadership of the renowned scholar, Dr Jonathan Harris, our society has grown this year from three voracious intellectuals; The Drama Department deserves considerable congratulations for the Jesse John (12We), Luca Brown (11La), and Christopher Lo (12La), and fine performance of “Alone it Stands” which tells the story of the 1978 has been reinvigorated by some outstanding new archaeological blood; Rugby Union match between Irish provincial side, Munster, and the New Austin Marandos (11Yo), Oliver Ashton (11WH), Richard Waddington Zealand national team, the All Blacks. Not only were the accents for the (11Mu) and Thomas Studley (11Yo). Irish characters spot on, but the acting by the students was first rate. The rebuilding of the Archaeological Society continues apace in 2016 The Debating Society has started somewhat of a resurgence with Debating with our weekly Friday afternoon round table meetings. We devoted leading the way. The CAS Debating team won four of their five rounds, study and exploration to Maritime Archaeology in Michaelmas Term, with the 9As undefeated premiers and the 8As and 10Bs also considered Battlefield Archaeology in Lent Term, then Pompeii and Herculaneum in premiers in their respective competitions. Further to this, our School had Whitsun Term and finally Roman Britain in the Trinity Term. These topics representatives from the Society in Mooting and Mock Trial. were conducted via internet research and enabled the acquisition of knowledge about leading professional archaeologists in these fields. Of particular note from one of the other Co-curriculars, the Environmental Awareness Group have been cultivating native plants for the new The Society now looks to continue its renewal in 2016 with the recruiting Woollamia sight, with Mr Barclay consulting with the boys about the of further enthusiastic scholars for the professional study and practice of appropriate plants to produce for Trinity’s new Environmental Field Archaeology from the incoming Senior School students of Michaelmas Studies Centre. A great initiative that will be a legacy beyond boys Term. The founding father, and occasional professional archaeologist, Mr. schooling years. James St. Julian, may even make a cameo appearance next year!
Once again, another great Service Week was undertaken in Term 1, Christopher Lo (12La) where a number of new initiatives were embarked upon in conjunction with many of the regular annual events. The new activities for 2016 were based around the new service opportunities for Year 11 and 12 boys. It was heart-warming to see some of our boys interact with students from Canterbury Public School Support Unit, acting as big brothers for those students who have additional needs. It was fantastic for me personally to watch all the boys participate in what is hoped was a great week for all.
Lachlan White | Activities Master TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 92
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BEREA
Back Row Dean Panos, Benjamin Austin, Michael Ellis, Peter Braga, Oliver Arkell, James Watson
Fourth Row Joshua Thanopoulos, Matthew Shaba, William Bonaccorso, Alexander Maloof, Nicholas Pavic, Alex Choi, Benjamin Davies Third Row Samuel Austin, George Khoury-Harb, Thomas York, William Giezekamp, Ben Wheen, Jonah Newman, Joshua Gereis, Nathaniel Davies Second Row Jared Attia, Bailey Mears, Joshua Roberts, Lachlan Sinclair, Daniel Gabriel, Jackson Jap, Elliott Lamond, Joshua Seet-Lee, Zac Hyslop First Row Piers Connolly, Philip Kyriacou, Eliot Kern, Nicholas Hui, Lelland Hui, Luke Salanitro-Chafei, Timothy Semsarian, Christian Smith, Joash Thambar, Gabor Agyagasi Seated Will O'Brien, Matthew West, Mr Matthew Miller, Jacob Elmasry, Dr Chris Thanopoulos, Angus Webster, Mr Paul Brigden, Phillip Davies, Adam Hoteit Absent Mr Peter Wrench, Jeremy Adams, Joshua Hor, Jayden Kim, Tom Pigott, Solomon Steele
Another annual highlight for Berea boys is the Trinity-Meriden Fuel Camp MIC Dr Chris Thanopoulos which is open to all boys from Years 7 to 12. Spread over three days, it consists of four sessions which are punctuated by numerous fun activities and group discussions. The session leaders were Sam Austin (11Hi), Peter The co-curricular group, Berea, had an enjoyable and successful year with Braga (11Du), Tim Semsarian (11St) and Joshua Thanopoulos (11Hi) paired numerous highlights and learning experiences for all the boys involved. up with a Year 11 or 12 counterpart from Meriden. While it was not an The main events of Berea Chapel, Berea Mission, and Fuel Camp were well easy task, these leaders competently executed their roles by introducing run by the Year 12 veterans as well as the younger boys. On top of this, us to our speaker and engaging the audience. As well as this, some of the the boys had the chance to improve their public speaking and exegetical boys led discussion groups for the younger years throughout the camps, skills with weekly talks at our Tuesday lunchtime group, Josiah, and got and others helped lead the early morning Bible studies. to learn from ex-Bereans, Evan Caddy (’14) and Jonathan Webster (’13), at the Berea reunion in Pastoral Care Week. On a more regular basis, the boys are given the opportunity to give talks at Josiah (our regular Tuesday lunchtime Christian group) as well The first event on the Berea calendar is Berea Chapel where two music as the chance to lead a Bible study for a younger year group. Recent bands from Years 10-12 perform and four Year 12s are given the speakers include Ben Wheen (10Fo) and Solomon Steele (12La) who both opportunity to speak. The first band was our new young talent consisting confidently delivered their talks to the benefit of the gathering. On top of of Tom York (11Hi), Ollie Arkell (10WJ) and Jonah Newman (11WJ). Our this, many Bereans are involved in weekly Bible study groups. second band was our Year 12 veterans appearing for their last Chapel performance. The difficult task of giving a Bible talk in chapel was given Overall, Berea encompasses many aspects of School life, both on a weekly to James Watson (12We), Angus Webster (12WJ), Matthew West (12Du) basis as well as through various events throughout the year. However, our and Jacob Elmasry (12He) who competently delivered their messages focus is on Jesus Christ and hope that many would come to know him. twice over a two week period. That, after all, is the meaning of our School motto Detur Gloria Soli Deo.
The next event, Berea Mission, is certainly a highlight of every Berean's Jacob Elmasry (12He) year. While it used to take place during service week, this year it was a week prior, allowing Bereans to also fulfil their commitments as peer support leaders and further serve the wider School community. This year we went to Minto in South-Western Sydney to teach scripture at a local school, and helped run some local youth groups, church services and boys clubs. Some boys also went to the Prep and Junior Schools to teach Christian studies and run Infants' Chapel. Community service undertaken at local churches was followed by advice from two local Anglican ministers about ministering in that region of Sydney.
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The 2016 training year has been another year of fun, adventure, training in leadership and service to the community for the members of the Officer Commanding LT (AAC) Heath De Lany Trinity Grammar School Army Cadet Unit. We had a total of over 500 Second in Command / Padre CAPT (AAC) Richard Bishop boys involved, including 150 Year 8s, which highlights the continued growth of the Unit. Transport Officer MAJ (AAC) Guy Dennis Quartermaster Mr Darren Burr CAS Military skills and drill competitions OIC SPT Company MAJ (AAC) Tim Barden Trinity Grammar School competed once again in the Annual Military Skills Competition. This is an Inter-school CAS competition, held annually, OIC A Company LT (AAC) Brett Lammiman with schools competing over a number of disciplines, showcasing their OIC B Company LT (AAC) David Chilton skills in navigation, first aid, radio communications, field-craft, leadership and teamwork. Although we did not win this year, the boys made a OIC C Company 2LT (AAC) Erin Munn considerable effort. The Military Skills competition plays an important OIC D Company 2LT (AAC) Alexander Simpson role as it develops an individual’s skills, and leadership potential. I would highly recommend participating in this event in years to come if you are OIC E Company 2LT (AAC) Alistair Hunt looking to advance your knowledge and understanding.
Student Leadership Cadets Serving the Community Senior Cadet Under Officer (SUO) CUO Nicholas Bishop (12Hi) The Cadet Unit, as part of the national organisation of the Australian 21C / Executive Officer CUO Patrick Newall (12Yo) Army Cadets, makes a valuable contribution to serving the community Training CUO CUO Nathaniel Xue (12Hi) through participation in ceremonial activities. This year marked 101 years since the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops on the OPS/SPT Coy Commander CUO Lewis Jupp (12WH) beaches at Gallipoli. The commemoration of the event keeps growing as people each year realise its significance to Australia. Members A Company Commander CUO Austin Fong (12Mu) of the Unit mounted Catafalque Guards at Ashfield, Drummoyne, B Company Commander CUO William Jeffree (12Ho) Burwood and Balmain. In each case the guards demonstrated their skills in drill and discipline. In addition to ANZAC Day, we mounted C Company Commander CUO Antony Bonaccorso (12St) Ceremonial Guards at the National Servicemen’s Commemoration D Company Commander CUO Isaac Barden (12Yo) and Sandakan Commemoration at Burwood and the Commonwealth War Graves service at Rookwood Cemetery. The feedback received by E Company Commander CUO Paul Raptis (12Ta) staff who supported the boys at the ceremonies was most positive and RSM CDTWO1 Stacey Marantos (12Yo) appreciative. The School can be rightly proud of the boys’ work. CSM A Company CDTWO2 Salil Barrett (11Ta) Annual Field Training
CSM B Company CDTWO2 Matthew Lang (11La) The highlight of the cadet year was undoubtedly the Annual Field CSM C Company CDTWO2 Harris Vlahopoulos (11St) Training (AFT) exercise held at Singleton Military Area in March. AFT gives boys of all ages and stages of the cadet experience an opportunity CSM D Company CDTWO2 Samuel Otton (11Ta) to test the skills they have learnt in the classroom at the main infantry training base in Australia. CSM E Company CDTWO2 Patrick Harris (11Sc) CSM Spt Company CDTWO2 Joshua Mitchell (11Yo) It was outstanding to see the continued development of our Tier 1 cadets from Charlie Delta and Echo who engaged in a bullring exercise around RQMS CDTWO1 Andrew O’Dea (11La) our area of the Singleton range. This gave boys a chance to participate in
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SENIOR CADETS
Back Row CUO Adam Tanana, CUO Patrick Venables, WO2 Joshua Mitchell, WO2 Matthew Lang,WO2 Harris Vlahopoulos, WO2 Samuel Otton, WO2 Nicholas Driessen, WO2 Salil Barrett, WO2 Paddy Harris, CUO Angus Davies, CUO Andrew Brown, CUO Phillip Davies Third Row WO2 Andrew O’Dea, CUO Zachary Hyslop, CUO Jasper Harding, CUO Blake Estell, CUO Benjamin Crowhurst, CUO Ryan Paget, CUO Jamie Meldrum, CUO Maxwell Swallow, CUO Scott Davis, CUO Oliver Wanless, CUO Noah Nakhle, CUO Alexander Reynders Second Row CUO James Markakis, CUO Ryan Longville, CUO Cameron Fawcett, OIT (AAC) Andrea Folli, OIT (AAC) Daniel Chu, OIT (AAC) Sarah Tallis, OIT (AAC) Mitch Huie, CUO Jonathan Wang, CUO Christopher Elias, CUO Jonathan Wong, CUO Thomas Chung, CUO Adrian Chan First Row OIT (AAC) Marian Dunbar, OIT (AAC) Erin Munn, OIT (AAC) Therese Turner-Jones, OIT (AAC) Alistair Hunt, OIT (AAC) Phil McKay, CUO Isaac Barden, CUO Paul Raptis, OIT (AAC) Ringo Mok, OIT (AAC) David Chilton, OIT (AAC) Ami Liu, OIT (AAC) Margaret Hanna, OIT (AAC) Heidi Broadbent, Mrs Christine Daniel Seated CUO Antony Bonaccorso, CUO Austin Fong, MAJ (AAC) Guy Dennis, CUO Nathaniel Xue, MAJ (AAC) Tim Barden, CUO Nicholas Bishop(Senior Under Officer), LT (AAC) Heath De Lany (Officer Commanding), CUO Patrick Newall, CAPT (AAC) Richard Bishop, WO1 Stacey Marantos, Mr Darren Burr, CUO William Jeffree, CUO Lewis Jupp
at School. Skills such as navigation, movement by day and first aid were all A further and special commendation must be given to 2IC Patrick Newall tested, and the boys were able to learn and develop these skills. Further, (12Yo) for a fantastically organised and well run Unit exercise. It was boys were tested as they were forced to live in close quarter community great to see the whole Unit participating in and enjoying the exercise. with other cadets. It was pleasing to see the boys rise to these challenges. The Training Officer, Nathaniel Xue (12Hi), is to be commended for his constant hard work throughout the week and his organisation of the A highlight of the week for boys in Alpha and Bravo Companies was Pegasus and Crucible challenge, which all who took part in enjoyed. the overnight activity. Boys took part in a navigation exercise requiring them to ascend Brokenback Ridge and make camp for the night. A fierce Adventure Training Award storm tested the mettle of the boys. The manner in which the activity was undertaken this year was well run and efficient, giving boys and rank time The Adventure Training Award is an annual event where cadet units to further hone their skills. all around the country send off the best of the best to participate in this highly selective national cadet course. The course proceeds over Our Tier 3 cadets in Support Company, those who have been promoted the course of a week and pushes the participants to their limits both either to junior or senior ranks, are given a challenging environment to physically and mentally, testing them in physical fitness, leadership work in as they seek to understand how to care for, teach and mentor qualities, navigational skills, field craft, survival skills, first aid and radio younger teenage boys. The leadership opportunities the older boys are communications. This year, participants included Salil Barrett (11Ta), given in this context are unequalled. This year was no different, and I was Dario Bossi (11St), John Dunn (11La), Joshua Mitchell (11Yo), Andrew pleased to see the hard work put in by most of the junior leaders of the O’Dea (11La), Nikhil Shaffi (11Mu), William Ward (11St), Jacob Zeitoun Unit. (11Ke) [extras] and were further assisted in the running of the course by Year 12 cadets, Ryan Paget (12Mu) and Nathaniel Xue (12Hi). A special Cadet Under Officers (CUOs) who are Company or Platoon Commanders thanks also goes to MAJ (AAC) Simon Bootle for once again organising have some very real responsibilities, as they are accountable for the safety this event for Trinity. The course pushed these boys to their limits, but and wellbeing of up to 130 younger cadets twenty-four hours a day for ultimately they all survived the course and as a result have grown more the entire exercise. To become competent and proficient in this role is no as people and as leaders. The Adventure Training Award is the highest simple feat. The boys can be rightly pleased with their achievements and award that a cadet can attain. be confident that the experience will serve them well as they prepare to take on management and leadership roles later in life.
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DRILL SQUAD
Back Row CPL Andrew O’Dea, CPL Nicholas Pavic, CPL Benjamin Austin, CPL James Field, WO2 William Ward, SGT John Dunn, SGT Dario Bossi, CPL Nicholas Perera First Row Jayson Song, Adrian McManus, James Bednaic, Philip Kyriacou, Vir Suri, David Wang, Bill Zhu, Basil Georgas Seated WO2 Paddy Harris, WO2 Harris Vlahopoulos, WO2 Salil Barrett, LT (AAC) Heath De Lany, WO1 Stacey Marantos, Mr Darren Burr, WO2 Samuel Otton, WO2 Joshua Mitchell, WO2 Matthew Lang
ADVENTURE TRAINING AWARD RECIPIENTS
Back Row CUO Scott Davis, CDT WOII Salil Barrett, CUO Phillip Davies, CDTSGT John Dunn First Row CUO Patrick Newall, SCTWOI Andrew O’Dea, CDTSGT Dario Bossi, CDTSGT Jacob Zeitoun, CDTWOII Matthew Lang, CDT SGT Nikhil Shaffi Seated CUO Ryan Paget, CAPT(AAC) Richard Bishop, MAJ(AAC) Simon Bootle (Chief Assessor), LT(AAC) Heath De Lany (Officer Commanding), MAJ(AAC) Tim Barden, MAJ(AAC) Guy Dennis, CUO Nathaniel Xue TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 96 Ceremonial Parade CADETS SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
The Ceremonial Parade is a send off for the Year 12 cadets and a way of recognising their hard work, as well as heralding in a new year with new leaders for the Army Cadet Unit. An accumulation of a year’s worth of drill training and work by the Unit, it put to the test everything that they had learnt. This year the Parade was reviewed by LTCOL Paul Simadas RFD who gave a speech, speaking of the merits of Cadets, and especially the leadership qualities that arise from being a cadet. The Unit performed exceptionally, pulling off a near faultless performance in front of the School, the parents, the Head Master and many other dignitaries, giving a send off of which the Year 12 cadets could be proud.
Dining In Night
BRIG Phillip Bridie AM was our special guest for the Dining In Night this year. He talked about his leadership experience in the army and spoke of his time in Afghanistan, which the boys appreciated greatly. It was indeed a convivial evening. ‘Mr Vice’, CUO(AAC) Thomas Chung, CUO(AAC) Isaac Barden, CUO(AAC) Patrick Newall and CUO(AAC) Antony Bonaccorso all performed their specific tasks very well. All in all it was a lovely way to farewell the Year 12 boys after five years of committed service to the Army Cadet Unit, and I was left with no doubt that the boys had a great night
Conclusion
This year has presented a number of challenges and opportunities, to learn and grow as a person. Cadets has significantly shaped the person I am today, and the friends that stand by my side. The Staff, as always, have done an amazing job with this Co-curricular activity, putting in countless hours to achieve many things for us during the training year. They are to be congratulated for their efforts with the Unit that go beyond their already very busy jobs.
I am extremely grateful to the Year 12 cadets who I am proud to call my friends. They put in an outstanding effort, even going as far as to put other aspects of their lives on hold to tackle certain challenges that presented themselves. Particular thanks must go to the Training Officer, Nathaniel Xue and the Regimental Sergeant Major, Stacey Marantos, who each did a significant amount of work to keep the Unit running and well organised. Further thanks must go to each of the Company Commanders who were required to step up this year. All of them rose to the challenge, exceeding expectations, not to mention the hard work done by each of the Year 12 boys, who set a high standard of leadership and displayed excellent personal qualities. I wish each of them the very best in their future endeavours.
It was indeed an honour to serve the Unit this year as the Senior Under Officer. In closing, I wish the best of luck to the future leaders of the Unit and ask that you will continue to serve the younger men of the Unit for many years to come.
Nicholas Bishop (12Hi) | Senior Under Officer
Patrick Newall (12Yo) | 2IC – Executive Officer
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CARTESIANS
Back Row Jamison Charalambous, Oscar Chaffey, Dario Bossi, Luc Velez, Jacob Nasr
Seated Austin Fong, Joshua Gereis, Mr David Dixon (MIC) Jacob Elmasry, Samuel Austin
Year 11 and 12 discuss topics in his style. Joining us in our discussions MIC Mr David Dixon was the venerable Mr. Dixon, who is as ancient as the legends foretold.
Thirty-seven kilometres away from the port of Zanzibar, whilst Livingstone was navigating down the river Ister, he encountered the first of many Whilst walking down a winding path, questions that would grind down the morale of his group. What shall we I came across a man. eat when our provisions run out? Shall we catch our food by the river or His lips were cracked, his limbs were frail, hunt it in the jungle? Are we desperate enough to eat bugs and insects? Barely could he stand. Mirrored similarly in the deep dark recess of the Geology Department, the Cartesian society faced a similar problem: rubbery pasta or warm potatoes? Could we eat rocks from the department to gain minerals and “Present yourself at last” he cried, taste all that is lacking in the British-esque cooking? As I closed the span. Yet for both Livingstone and the Cartesians, these questions were not “Dr. Dixon?” I presumed -- important. To Livingstone, the abolition of slavery was the keystone of “Yes, it’s me, that man”. the expedition; to Cartesians, the issues and controversies of current society were our raison d’être. Food became almost irrelevant compared to the opportunities to be gained from this brave new world, whether David Livingstone was determined to find the it be debating the ethics of African imperialism or judging the need for source of the river Nile. It was a mystery that still artificial intelligence to supersede humanity. Would allowing abortion eluded Europe, and to Livingstone represented the lead to legalised murder? Does our opposition to democracy, ironically chance to end the African Arab-Swahili slave trade. strengthen it? Although fun was to be had in the debate of momentous Thus in 1866, the famed and fearless explorer set topics, the most stimulating and amusing topics were created through off from Zanzibar in an adventure that would end our conversations of the mundane. Mr. Dixon, through the countless five years later. recollections of his life experiences, brought the banal to the fantastic, strange and frightful. Perhaps he is as grizzled and experienced as David Just as Livingstone launched his adventure 150 Livingstone. Who would have known that a camera aperture could be years ago, so too did we, the young students under a symbolism of politics? As enigmatic as the opening bars of Chopin’s the banner of the Cartesian society in 2016. The 4th Ballade, only Mr. Dixon knows, and that is where I end this story of Cartesian society, named after Rene Descartes, the adventure. famous French philosopher, is where students from Austin Fong (12Mu) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 98 CHESS CARTESIAN’S SOCIETY | CHESS SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
CHESS CLUB
Back Row Wesley Yuen, Kevin Cloke, Christopher Selim , Cameron Strauss, Alexander Maloof, Andrew Makram, Derek Leung Third Row Ryan Maranik, Ishan Nijhawan, Daniel Gabriel, Aruren Ravichandran, Calvin Pho, Andy Wang, Brandon Li, James Huang Second Row Neil Lu, Julian Kasch, Nathan Finn, Christopher Monaha, Louis Casey, Matthew Ho, Cheng Ratsamy, Michael Lin, Steve Poulos First Row Arvind Kumaraguru, Suraj Nellore, John Choi, Joshua Yeoh, Selwyn Chang, Liam Ling, Danny Kawtarani, Anton Demark Seated Mrs. Maria Thanos, Mr. Edward Habkouk, Remo Pascale (Vice Captain), Mr. Danny Nguyen, Nam Phu, Mr. Jed Hogan (MIC Chess),Calvin Fong, Mr. Kai Ikeuchi, Miss Alex McAuliffe
NSW Junior Chess League. Six teams competed in the JCL competition MIC Mr Jed Hogan with two teams in each Year level: Years 7and 8, 9 and 10, and 11 and12 Acting MIC Danny Nguyen played matches against schools from all over Metropolitan Sydney. The Chess Club’s Intermediate A Team of Cameron Strauss (10We), Jordan Captain Nam Phu (12Fo) Gupta (9WJ), Kevin Cloke (9Du), Alexander Williams (9St), Dylan Zhang (10St) and Nikki Field (9WH), supervised by Mr Foster, were successful in reaching the finals of the Metropolitan Western Zone of the Sydney During 2016, the Chess Club has accomplished a number of creditable Competition. The Senior A Team, not to be outdone, including Calvin achievements, the winning of the CAS Chess competition for the fifth Fong (12Ta), Remo Pascale (12Mu), Elliot Ho (11He), Neil Lu (11Yo) and successive time, making it the record longest series of wins in Trinity’s Nam Phu (12Fo) and supervised by Mr Nguyen, made it past the round- CAS Chess history. The three teams of four students in each age level robin of Metropolitan Western Zone of the Sydney Competition. The included a Senior team (Years 11 and 12), Intermediate team (Years 9 and Senior team made it through to the semi-finals. Sadly, both teams were 10) and Junior team (Years 7 and 8). The Senior Team comprised Nam Phu defeated during the finals. I would like to thank the Chess teachers who (12Fo), Calvin Fong (12Ta), Remo Pascale (12Mu) and Elliot Ho (11He); the supervised us each week and took us to various schools around Sydney Intermediate Team, Dylan Lin (10Du), Calvin Li (10Ar), Kevin Cloke (9Du) each Friday in Terms 2 and 3. Your time and efforts are appreciated by all and Jordan Gupta (9WJ)and the Junior Team, Selwyn Chang (8Ar), Joshua the students in Chess Club. Thank you Mr Nguyen, Mr Foster, Mr Pierce, Yeoh (8Du), Tom Jin (8Yo) and Anton Demark (8SC). During the early Mr Ikeuchi, Mr Mickler, Ms Kao. Mr Habkouk, Mrs Klein and Mrs Thanos, stages of Term 1, each week we nervously made the trek across Sydney all of whom helped in the running of the Chess Club. Without these Harbour Bridge to St Aloysius’ College, where matches were full of twists teachers’ assistance each week the Chess Club wouldn’t survive. The time and turns. It certainly was a team effort with the pressure on us right to and effort you take with us to make it an enjoyable, fun and educational the final match against Barker. The matches were played at slightly shorter learning experience is very greatly appreciated. A challenge for our Years time intervals and so games were riddled with traps necessitating our use 7 and 8 students is to come along either Thursday lunchtimes, to the of the finest tactics, while also creating much interest as to whether our Mathematics area of the School or on Friday afternoons after sport coveted prize would remain at Trinity Grammar School for another year. and join the Senior students in matches or perhaps become involved The Junior Chess team had a crushing victory with a score of 3-1 our with the Sydney Academy of Chess people who give weekly lessons to way. While not as large a victory, the Intermediate team also won with a student groups. Also, thank you to Mr Hogan, MIC Chess Club for his score of 2.5-1.5. The Seniors, though, in their final CAS match at Trinity work over the three years. I have been Captain of Chess for the last two Grammar School, came out with a massive victory of 4 to nil with most of years and deeply appreciate the work he has done. Thank you for an the matches finishing with less than five minutes on the clock. Eventually, enjoyable experience over the last two years as Captain of Chess. The Trinity overcame Barker with a score of 9.5 to 2.5, meaning that we had many friendships I have made and the conversations about Chess with won the CAS Chess Purdy Cup by the narrowest of margins -- 3 points, the younger members of the Chess Club group have been enjoyable, with a score of 44 points with the second place to Knox with 41 points. A while I have imparted my knowledge onto the younger generation of very close competition which was won through all three teams steadying Trinitarians. A fun experience. the ship, at various stages of matches winning against the opposing Nam Phu (12Fo) | Captain of Chess 2015-2016 schools. During terms Two and Three, the Chess Club participated in the
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DEBATING
debates from across fifty-five in the season, encompassing all teams from MIC Mr James St Julian Years 7-12. In 2016, Trinity improved on the previous year, finishing Captain Michael Pahos (12Hi) third overall after winning twenty-nine debates – a very impressive number! This reflects the outstanding commitment of our debaters, who Vice-Captain Sidarth Parulekar (12Du) balance the rigours of CAS debating in the midst of exam preparation Vice-Captain Joshua Seet-Lee (12Ke) and the continuation of winter sport. Special accolades must go to the 9A side, comprised of Samuel Gorman (9Hi), Aiden Tharmarajah (9Du) and Nicholas Bouletos (9Mu) who remained undefeated, becoming the Life is full of choices. Upon the ringing of the Friday afternoon bell, the unofficial CAS premiers of their year division. Moreover, the 8Bs, 9Bs and preference for most would be a hasty exit to the nearest bus stop or 10Bs were the joint unofficial premiers in their respective divisions. The train station, convincing one’s parents that Friday night is take out night, 1st III, were also hoping to continue the form they exhibited towards parking themselves on the sofa and watching the footy on Channel 9. the end of the ISDA competition in their bid for the CAS Debating Shield Then there are others, the Trinity debaters. You know it is debating time and were particularly exceptional in high level debates against Knox and when the car park is empty, cadets have left, teachers gone, debating eventual premiers St Aloysius’. All CAS debaters must be commended for signs are out and the cleaners have begun their rounds. The debaters their respect and conduct to others when visiting rival schools. Despite are just warming up. Our dressing room is our prep room, where we the numerous endeavours of opponents to exploit any situation to favour swap headgear, boots and mouth guards for palm cards, pencil cases, their teams, Trinity students, in the face of adversity, continued to debate whiteboard markers and brain explosions loaded with the latest general in the highest regard. The CAS debates showcased the very best of Trinity knowledge and pressing current affairs issues. A Trinity debater gets so debating, and I am sure that with such desirable results, particularly for fired up that they forever believe they are always right. Controversy is the younger students, the premiership is not too far away. never too far behind. The shaking of heads, palm cards flying in the heat of the moment and death stares at the opposition team is all part of the A huge vote of thanks must go out to the parents who come to watch gamesmanship of debating. Our Friday nights present the opportunity to us ply our trade, delivering wonderful food for supper and driving us engage in the art of public argument, trying to articulate a point of view home. Also, I would like to personally thank the senior debaters who have either by affirming or negating it in order to convince a neutral third party arrived early on a Friday night to watch the prep and junior teams. They that we are right. have provided invaluable support and instilled confidence in the younger boys that will hold them in good stead for high school debating in the In the debating society’s major competition in 2016, spanning the first years to come. term and a half, the Independent School Debating Association (ISDA) competition, Trinity once again performed very well. The Year 7 team Throughout 2016, it has been a privilege to work closely with Mr James successfully qualified for the latter stages of the competition, debating St Julian, the MIC of Debating, whose organisational skills, meticulous Kincoppal in the second Octo Round. An amazing achievement for first attention to detail and unparalleled work ethic has allowed Debating to year debaters who I am sure will become a formidable side in the years operate smoothly. Our second in charge, Mr David Magro, and other to come! Although the Year 8, 9 and 10 teams lacked consistency, they Old Boys who form our coaching network have been tremendous in produced some standout performances throughout the season. Further, their support towards our development. The supporting staff, Mrs the Senior A side, consisting of Jimmy Katsikas (12Hi), Sidharth Parulekar Therese Turner-Jones, Mr Bill Pratt and Ms Alison Boyd-Boland, deserve (12Du) and myself, appeared to be on track to progress deep into the commendation for their input at both training and on Friday nights, competition we were so close to winning a few years back; however, ensuring we thoroughly enjoyed each minute of debating. with many dubious decisions against us, we were unable to thoroughly On behalf of the Senior A team, I would like to specially thank our convince the adjudicators that we deserved victory. Yet this is the nature coach, Mr Shehan Canagasingham, who has been instrumental in the of debating. development of our team over the past two years. Shehan epitomises The Debating Society continued to excel in the Friday Evening Debating a Trinity debating coach, one who should not be judged on his win loss (FED) competition. The society’s most successful team, the Year 10s, ratio, rather, his ability to offer consoling advice after a tough loss and advanced all the way to the Grand Final, competing against Newington whose friendly demeanour has earned unrivalled respect as a fitting role College. The team, consisting of Nicholas Pavic (10La), Alex Ciarroni model. (10WJ), Jonno Batson (10WH) and Calvin Li (10Ar) debated the topic Reflecting on my time in the Trinity Debating Society, it comes witha on the night that “Voting should be voluntary”. Debating with flair and touch of sadness that I have completed my duty. I will forever miss the illustrating their extensive general knowledge of politics, the students amazing recollection of debaters to cite unique statistics that are perfectly delivered a strong and coherent argument, however, our debaters incorporated into their argument without the aid of technology. I will finished runners up. After ending the season with an incredible record also miss the great away trips to other schools. Debating takes you to of nine wins and two losses, I would like to congratulate not only the schools far and wide, most not visited through Saturday sport. The long boys who debated in the Grand Final, but all FED debaters for a highly bus hauls stuck in traffic on the Pacific Highway, the friendly menacing commendable season. of the younger debaters during bonding sessions, and the sophisticated During the short “offseason” between the ISDA or FED competitions and planning of sneaking out to McDonalds before the debate starts have the CAS rounds beginning in Term 3, Trinity also did battle with cross forged lifetime memories. I have no doubt the Society will go from town rivals, Newington, in a social round. Overall, Trinity won six out of strength to strength in 2017 and passionate arguments will continue to ten debates, with the 8B, 8A, 9A, 10B and Senior B sides triumphing. It bounce off the walls of the debating room. must also be noted that the Senior A side also won, defeating a strong Michael Pahos | Captain of Debating 1st III Newington side, renowned for their achievements in the GPS competitions. These strong results were not only a good platform for debaters to maintain their speaking levels throughout the mid-season, but also provided confidence leading into the CAS season.
Trinity’s final chance to do battle is the CAS competition, taking place in Term 3. Many may believe that the fiercest battles take place on Number 1 Oval, but rest assured, the battleground of the debating arena exhibits true gladiators representing their school. This competition has the added value of awarding an overall CAS shield to the school that wins the most TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 100 DEBATING SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Alexander Maloof, Martin Floro, Dennis Ou, Saachin Simpson, Kevin Cloke Johnathon Nicolaou, Aruren Ravichandran, Peter Kostoglou, Yu Fan Zheng, Lien Zhu Nicholas Pavic, Jonno Batson, Luke Di Ciaccio, Jamie Christopoulos, Calvin Li, Piers Connolly, Angus Mangunay, Lelland Hui, Rajat Dixit, Nicholas Cristian Lorenzato, Edward Khoury, Enzo Lee Solano, Ishaan Dhawan, Osc ar Chaffey, Jason Kim, Dean Bozionelos, Alexander Ciarroni Aidan Tharmarajah, Justin Teh, Adam Chang, Thomas Hartzenberg, Brian Tran, Anthony Chen, Samuel Gorman, Allyn Wu, Alan Kurian, Zack Zuccolotto, Michael Lin, Steve Poulos, Neil Lu Connor Debs, Joseph Booth, Fynn Ferdinands, Adrian McManus, Arvind Kumaraguru, Spiro Christopoulos, Alessio Razza, Nat Pearson, Euan Germanos, Nick Bouletos, John Choi, Suraj Nellore William Martin, Ronald Tam, Christian Becvarovski, Joshua Seet-Lee, Ms Therese. Turner-Jones, Michael Pahos, Mr James St. J ulian, Sidharth Parulekar, Alison Boyd-Boland, Perera, Justin Yang, Duncan Feng, Max Guo Mrs. Heather Bootle, Mr David Magro, Bill Pratt, Alec Brew, Elias Chahine, Christodoulou, Ahmed Hijazi, Mohammad Hijaz i, William Lenard, Kosta Theodorou, Sacha Jensen, Chris Kapaniris, Paul Kapaniris, James Ethan Li, Cameron Tam, Jimmy Katsikas Seated Absent First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row DEBATING SOCIETY
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DRAMA, IB FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT
Wages of Spin
Year 11 Drama. The Wages of Spin. MIC Mr Brendan Duhigg The Year 11 Drama contribution to the culminating event of this year’s Creative Arts Festival, ‘Friday Night Fever’, was a Verbatim Theatre MATTERS ACADEMIC performance of ‘The Wages of Spin’. This was a play-built performance developed by Version 1.0, an Australian Verbatim Theatre group now Drama continues to grow and diversify. Students have the following unfortunately defunct. This troupe of actors developed performances on choices of study in the Performing Arts at Trinity: Drama, Entertainment, powerful and controversial issues by using transcripts of court reports, TV Production, IB Film, IB Literature and Performance. This is an unheard Senate inquiries, and radio and television broadcasts. The aim is to add of breadth of opportunity. This range is mirrored in the diversity of depth and range to the debate of topics like domestic violence, racism, student work. Major IB Films this year embraced genres as diverse as film and foreign policy decisions - a service to the community that the wider noir anchored in family dysfunction, a romantic comedy emphasising self- media now reduces to soundbites and slogans. ‘The Wages of Spin’ turns esteem in youth, dealing with grief after a family tragedy, a magic realism its powerful lens to Australia’s involvement in the Iraq War. The use of revenge film which made one question whether the act of retribution testimony before under reported Senate Inquiries and casualty statistics outweighed the original offence, and a mockumentary about friendship make for confronting dialogue, especially when contrasted with our and art. Phew! Interesting work emanated from Year 10 TV Production appetite for celebrity trivia (in this case, the on again, off again romance who embraced the form of reality television to pursue highly personal and between Delta Goodrem and Mark Phillipoussis- remember that?). All this precious goals which largely revolved around the emotional intelligence could be sombre but boring if it wasn’t for the powerful stage imagery of young men - often a most maligned subject. Subjects like reconnecting devised by Ms Lucy Miller, ably assisted by Mr Scott Bradburn, who took with grandparents, running competitively to fundraise into illnesses Mrs Stewart’s place while she was on long service leave. The use of media, affecting your family, learning music, growing a subscriber base for a notably live broadcasting and the fluid, open set design of Isabel Hudson YouTube channel. The integrity and technical sophistication of the work also added to the vibrancy of the production and provided a subtle was terrific. reminder of how much we are manipulated by such techniques. The drive, conviction and drama skills of the combined Year 11 classes made Class productions are now a real feature of Drama and, in the hands of for a seamless piece of short but explosive theatre about the ongoing Ms Miller, raise the performance skills of the boys to unheralded heights. tragedy the West has inflicted on the Iraqi people and the unanswered The Year 11 Verbatim Performance is reviewed below. Other tasty morsels responsibilities we, in the West, bear for the mess. If you think this is for the theatrical palate were the anarchic and supercharged ‘Servant of going away, just ask former British PM Tony Blair who was brought to Two Masters’ from a formidably talented Year 8 cohort, a spellbinding task by the recent Chilcot Inquiry for spurious decisions made over the ‘Shakespeare and the Supernatural’ from Year 9, and a masterpiece of Iraq War. Well done all! ensemble Expressionism in Year 10 which combined “When the Rain Stops Falling” ( a much underrated Australian masterpiece), ‘The Glass Alone It Stands. A Drama production directed by Stuart McRae. Menagerie’ and ‘Under Milkwood’. “Rugby was life in Limerick. The heroes of Limerick Rugby are my heroes. More recently this year, the School has developed a dedicated television Gladiators, square-jawed warriors who represent us on the battle-field.” studio complete with green screen capabilities with live three camera Richard Harris switching. Not content with this, the Department is developing a dedicated YouTube channel to exhibit student work and marry film and This production tells the unique story of the mighty New Zealand All television work with social media platforms. No such thing as resting on Blacks, on an Irish tour, taking on the none-too-mighty Munster team on your laurels in the Trinity Drama Department. October 31st 1978 at Thomond Park in Limerick. To everyone's surprise, TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 102 DRAMA, IB FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Alone it Stands the All Blacks lost 12-0.
A multitude of different stories interlink to convey the hype and, indeed, nervousness running up to and during the big match. Stories of beers, births and bonfires prevail, as the play charts the personal stories of various characters and their whereabouts on the momentous day.
The play also highlights the savage rivalry between the warring clubs of the Limerick Rugby Union competition. The desperate attempt for competing children to have the biggest bonfire, mirrors the hostile battle between The Shannon Rugby Club and their cross-city rivals, Garry Owen.
In Stuart McRae’s simple but boisterous production, the emphasis is rightly on the six actors playing sixty-two roles, including the Munster team, the New Zealander team, the two coaches, the ref, the crowd, the press, a pregnant Alone it Stands woman, Bunratty singers, several children, a dog and even the ball itself.
This was a joyous celebration of the triumph of the underdog against the odds told with pace, pathos, and above all, inimitable Irish humour. All credit to Stuart and his cast of Irish rogues who included Alex Laundess (10He), Alex Robey (10Sc), Ben Austin (10Hi), Hunter Hannaford (7Du), James Field (10Yo), Basil Georgas (8Fo), Ashwin Aggarwal (10We), Josh Kerr (10We), Ryan Whitford (8Ho) and Katerina Malafouris. Special thanks to AV guru, Damon Pieterse.
My thanks to the “angels” of the Drama Department: Mrs “Farrah” Stewart and Ms “Lucky” Miller, and also the archangels, Jarrod Lammiman, John Blois and Damon Pieterse. Lastly, thanks to Mr Scott Bradburn and Mrs Smith Sergi who filled in most capably during periods of long service leave. And of course, many thanks to Mr Cujes and Mr Daniels for their unstinting support. Wages of Spin Brendan Duhigg | Head of Drama 103 DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME
DUKE OF EDINBURGH GOLD AND SILVER AWARD PARTICIPANTS
Back Row Cameron Tam, Dylan Zhang, Jack Osborn, Michael Ellis, Benjamin Davies, Enzo Lee Solano Second Row Mr Mark Worsfold (Award Leader), Felix Dobbin, Nicholas Perera, Nicholas Pavic, Kristian Dahan, Jonno Batson, Alexander Maloof, Calvin Li, Mr Jonathan Wallace (Award Leader) First Row Mr David Latimer (Award Leader), Mr Mark Hatton Ward (Award Leader), Alexander Ciarroni, Rajat Dixit, Nicholas Testa, Alexander Douglas, Steven Serb, Thomas Studley, Lelland Hui, Nicholas Hui, Mr Guy Dennis (Award Leader), Mr David Davies (Award Leader) Seated Rushad Parekh, Nathaniel Xue, Matthew Lang, Kevin Finnerty, Ryan Paget, Mr Matthew Hirst (MIC), Jonathan Twomey, Nicholas Capovilla, Joshua Mitchell, Monty Hannaford, Calvin Fong,
MIC Mr Matthew Hirst
It is scarcely a coincidence that a large proportion of the boys and young men who take on and succeed in the Duke of Edinburgh programme are also those who are the most motivated and often most successful in many areas of their schooling. Not surprisingly, they are also some of the busiest at Trinity, with a plethora of activities listed in their weekly schedule. The desire, as the old cliché professes, to "climb a mountain simply because it's there" is a value that is universal to life's many endeavours and achievements. 2016 was a year that saw us begin, in December last year, with a magical four days on New Zealand's Milford Track, with all its incumbent beauty and majesty, to the South of Sydney and a fairly tough and moist trek through the Budawangs during Service Week, followed by a cold, yet high spirited, Winter Expedition in Dharug National Park, north of Sydney. At the time of writing, we still have a spring hike in the Blue Mountains and a summer expedition in Kosciuszko National Park to come. As intimated above, our Service Week hike to the Budawangs was one of the more challenging expeditions in living memory. A combination Of course, the core business of participants completing their Skill, Physical of some wet weather, indistinct tracks and dense vegetation made the Recreation and Service sections has been ongoing. What has been journey slippery and slow at times, yet the party persevered and generally particularly pleasing is the number of boys who have followed on from maintained strong morale. Two nights in caves - one of them unplanned Bronze to Silver, and ultimately their Gold Award. Currently, we have - enabled us to keep warm and dry around the fire. A couple of hours lost over fifteen boys in the process of completing their Gold. At the heart due to one section of the party taking the wrong spur reminded us all of of the programme lies the opportunity to embrace new experiences, the importance of building good navigation skills and maintaining strong whether it be learning a new skill, setting a new benchmark in a sport, communication. It’s all in the learning… serving and getting to know others who are less fortunate than us, or setting off on a hike into unfamiliar and sometimes challenging territory, The amount of paperwork involved in the Award can sometimes be a yet with confidence in one’s own resourcefulness and skills. The spirit burden, which is why it was time for Trinity Duke of Ed. to move into of endeavour and adventure engendered by this programme is often the age of technology. Early this year, we established a ‘Canvas’ website palpable; it is wonderful to witness the boys’ evolving maturity from one - one of the first co-curricular activities at Trinity to have this facility. This hike to another and to see them progressively learn to face the world has improved communication, with registered participants able to access without fear. As Calvin Fong, one of our Gold Participants, wrote about a variety of resources including equipment lists, expedition details and his experience in New Zealand, “this memorable expedition forged new models of expedition logs at the click of a mouse. We also modernised our perceptions of ourselves and others”. approach to registering for expeditions, using a combination of Google
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY forms and email. At the same time, we have been a pilot school for Duke 104 ECOLOGICAL AWARENESS GROUP AWARENESS GROUP DUKE OF EDINBURGH | ECOLOGICAL SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
MIC Mr Joseph Vaccarella
The Ecological Awareness Group has had some major restructuring in terms of its facilities. The Greenhouse has been reorganised and new propagation tables were installed by the students. The cultivation of native ground cover for the Woollamia campus continues, and next semester will see the use of our new heated propagation unit which will ensure a higher success rate for propagation from cuttings.
The monitoring of our aquariums continues and has moved into a more detailed analysis phase, with students monitoring and recording abiotic features like pH, temperature, ammonia, and nitrate in all tanks to achieve optimum conditions for our established environments.
There is always talk about global warming and its effects on the environment. Our latest acquisition is a Full Wireless Weather Station kit which will monitor temperature, precipitation, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and UV levels.
This information is relayed to our wireless base station and all data can be downloaded onto a computer for graphical analysis. That conviction to care for our environment and the biodiversity within will ensure the future health of our planet.
Joseph Vaccarella | MIC Ecological Awareness Group
of Edinburgh Australia to trial a new system of electronic registration for the Award. Whilst the participants give the Award its life force, they have been very well served by eleven devoted staff who have monitored their progress. Although we have sorely missed the company and support of Ms Sabine Wieczorek for the most of the year, we were fortunate to be able to welcome Ms Thea Longman as an Award Leader. For some Duke of Edinburgh participants, it may appear to be a long journey, yet it is one that is punctuated by lots of exciting and illuminating experiences in the outdoors and with mates. Kurt Hahn, one of the founding fathers of the Award, stated it most eloquently when he said: The aim of education is to impel people into value forming experiences… to ensure the survival of these qualities: an enterprising curiosity, an undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit… and above all, compassion… it is culpable neglect not to impel young people into experiences. Matthew Hirst | MIC Duke of Edinburgh
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This year, Q&A society was fortunate to host ECONOMICS QUESTION AND ANSWER SOCIETY Governor Elect of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Dr Philip Lowe, who many pure economists in the inner sanctum regard as more important MIC Mr Ian Moore than the Prime Minister. The boys fired a range Captain Michael Pahos (12Hi) of questions to Dr Lowe on issues regarding the record low cash rate, ‘bail-ins’, a royal commission into banks and the volatile dollar. The Economics Question and Answer (Q&A) association, the brain child of legendary founder, Students were hanging on every word, hoping Mr Ian Moore, is designed to enhance student’s understanding and passion for economics and to gain some inside information, however, Dr commerce. By arranging sessions with high profile parliamentarians, notable businessmen and Lowe professionally played a straight bat. journalists, students are able to gain insight into the forever changing global economy. Economics Alexander Gow, Executive Director at Macquarie Q&A students meet every Wednesday lunch time to discuss potential invitees. The skills harnessed Bank, and Paul Hardin of ‘HardinLaw’, both through approaching, networking and enticing candidates, termed by Mr Moore as “the chase”, Old Boys of ‘84 and ‘85 respectively, were also produces many memorable moments. Mr Moore has taught the boys many valuable lessons of how notable Q&A guests of 2016. Both gentlemen to bypass the secretary and get straight to the target. imparted invaluable knowledge to all those present. By gaining an understanding of contemporary economic concepts discussed at lunchtime forums, students are able to apply real world applications to the theory taught in the classroom. Mr Moore creates an environment whereby students develop communication skills, not only through writing, but through listening attentively. Economic policies affect the kind of society we live in and how we lead our lives. These are more than just technical issues. These are issues that go beyond the heart of what we think is important in life – and answering such questions requires Q&A members to go beyond the textbook and source the truth. Michael Pahos (12Hi) | Captain of Economics Q and A Society
MIC Mr Mark Hatton-Ward
The 2016 cohort of fishermen were an extremely keen and enthusiastic group. Many of the students had exciting stories of recent fishing expeditions, and most displayed some fine construction skills in their rod building projects. George Khoury-Harb (12He) led the way, having mastered the intricate rod binding skills during the previous year. He managed to build three rods in just two terms and assist many other young men with their projects. Other star performers included Haydyn Bathurst (10Sc), Ricky Chan (10Sc), Kristian Dahan (10Hi), Ned Hatton-Ward (10Sc), Alexander Kolesnikoff (10Ho), and Kash Powell (10Ar).
Many of the members accepted an awesome offer from Diawa and Otto’s in Drummoyne and linked their fuji graphite rods with a Legalis light-weight spinning reel. These quality outfits will surely provide much exciting entertainment when these fishermen venture out onto our local waterways. FISHING CLUB Special thanks to Mr Seeto (Assistant Marketing Back Row Haydyn Bathurst, Alexander Kolesnikoff, Zachary Harrison, Avery Freeman Manager at Daiwa) and Otto’s Tackle World First Row Ricky Chan, George Fournaris, George Khoury-Harb, Andre Moufarrege, Kristian Dahan, Drummoyne for their generous gifts and much Jordan Terzopoulos valued support.
Seated Nathan Rohr, Kash Powell, Mr Mark Hatton-Ward, Ned Hatton-Ward, Mr Bobby Dimitrievski, Mark Hatton-Ward | MIC Fishing Tyeson Street, Sam Catania TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 106 MATHEMATICS CLUB MATHEMATICS CLUB ECONOMICS Q & A | SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS FISHING CLUB | FISHING CLUB |
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Back Row Dominic Jia, Andreas Skotadis, Anthony Tsougranis, Alexander Scott, Flynn Innes, Steven Serb, Sanath Bala, Thomas Thorpe, Aidan Tharmarajah Third Row Oscar Van Hal, Arvind Kumaraguru, Anthony Jeroncic, Jack Casimir, Jee Hwan Kim, Michael Lin, Luke Selim, Aditya Verma Second Row Justin Yang, Nathan Xie, Eric Tsai, Thomas Buvac, Isaiah Tambyrajah, Selwyn Chang, Joshua Yeoh, John Choi, Nick Bouletos First Row Ronald Tam, Anton Demark, Nicholas Magoulas, Duncan Feng, Liam Ling, Christian Becvarovski, Joshua Perera, Daniel Tran, Justin Kim Seated Leo Garaci, Ian Hong, Mr. Edward Habkouk, Victor Wu, Dr Frederick Osman, Gajan Arulthevan, Mr. Ringo Mok, Danny Kawtarani, Zachariah Gindy
of mathematical techniques that can lead to a developmental process MIC Dr Frederick Osman of best practices for boys working and learning together. It was a most interesting night, and surely we all came away with a renewed vision of our marvellous Universe. Certainly many of us found a new resonance in The Mathematics Club has provided boys with worthwhile mathematical our School motto: Detur Gloria Soli Deo—Let the glory be given to God tasks in developing mathematical concepts and skills, enhancing alone. At the beginning of Term 3, the Club hosted an exciting initiative motivation, and introducing a variety of activities as learning experiences to welcome 150 young students from gifted Primary through to Year 9 that directly engage the boys in the material, giving them high satisfaction who are able or interested in mathematics and its applications from across levels. This year, the Mathematics Club continued to publish unique thirteen different schools at its recent “Young Archimedes Mathematics student papers in the fields of Mathematics Applications in its Journal Enrichment Forum – A Framework for Gifted and Talented Learners” on and Proceedings of Young Archimedes. The journal, which publishes Monday 18 July 2016. This event was supported by MENSA Australia, academic online papers by secondary students, provides an exchange Inquisitive Minds, Gifted Families Support Group Inc., and Smarter Puzzles. of mathematical ideas, activities and/or sharing and interpreting of high The Forum provided an opportunity to develop extra-curricular activities school research. Two issues were published this year with electronic for young students and specifically focused on a range of teaching and versions posted on the Trinity Grammar School Mathematics Club web site learning ideas in a workshop format. The Forum also aimed to provide as a formal publication. In Term 1, the Club staged a Discovery Evening, students with worthwhile mathematical tasks to develop skills, concepts allowing our students and parents to expand their horizons and interest and motivation enhancement in a number of topics. It was great to see in Mathematics and in its applications. Students received an opportunity young students engaged, enthusiastic and full of energy. Special thanks to to experience what it is like to be a university student and gain an insight Mr Habkouk who presented two, three-hour workshop sessions and was into the field that they may one day pursue as a career. The event was a assisted by Mrs Wonders, Mr Kesby and Mr Scott. I would also particularly wonderful opportunity for the boys, illustrating as it did the importance thank the Year 10 mentors, who included Jonno Batson (10WH), Jayann of Mathematics in one’s everyday life. It was staged as a Q&A format, Chen (10Ta), Darren He (10La), Flynn Inness (10Mu), Justin Kim (10He), and we had the privilege of having an extremely knowledgeable and Adam Nazha (10Mu), Nicholas Perera (10La), Steven Serb (10Ar), Nicholas experienced panel to answer our questions. Our panel of experts included Testa (10Mu), Joseph Wang (10WJ) and Jonathan Zheng (10WH) for their our forum hosts, Chris Tisdell (Associate Dean, UNSW Science) and outstanding leadership effort in engaging with their groups and helping Susannah Waters (Mathematics Communications Officer and Journalist, to run a very successful Mathematics Enrichment Forum. In Term 3, the UNSW). Other experienced panel members included Katrina Iannella, Mathematics Club celebrated Pi Day (22 over 7) on the twenty-second day Shane Keating, Thomas Britz, Barton Lee, Gordana Popovic and Shane of the seventh month with a special event, “Pi: Its History and Future”, Scott. In Term 2, many parents and students gathered in the Science block presented by Hugh Colburn. The desire to understand Pi, the challenge to hear of truly astronomical figures, and had an opportunity to study the (and originally the need) to calculate ever more accurate values of Pi - night sky made up of billions of galaxies, and trillions upon trillions of stars the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter - has captured in a special Mathematics Club interactive event organised in conjunction mathematicians, great and less great, for many, many centuries. Special with the UNSW Astronomy Outreach. The Mathematics Club took this thanks to Mr Scott and Mr Ogier for helping with the event. The Club is opportunity to educate the boys in explaining the mathematics and looking forward to having another successful new academic year. science of the world in an enjoyable format. Our focus of this enrichment event is on introducing important concepts through the development Dr Frederick Osman | MIC Mathematics Club
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MOCK TRIAL
Coordinator Mr Trevor Ackman
Our 2016 Mock Trial team continued the proud tradition of engaging in a number of well prepared and closely contested trials. The final outcome of two wins and two losses provides some indication of the closeness of the competition. By the end of the main rounds we fell short by literally a few points from progressing to the knock-out stage. Perhaps one more insightful question in cross examination or a slightly more confident response by a witness and we might have turned that season ending loss into an epic victory.
Because our team is traditionally quite small, once again our boys were required to master the whole gambit of responsibilities. Over the course of the competition nine students filled twenty-four roles, with two students Neil Lu (11Yo) and Alexander Maloof (10Hi) appearing in all four trials. Special thanks to two extra-curricular students, David Yacoub (10Fo) and Nicholas Hui (10Fo), who filled in at the last minute.
As usual, under the competition rules, we must now farewell our outgoing Year 11 students, James Kapaniris (11WH) and Neil Lu, whose maturity and experience proved invaluable. Fortunately, every one of our remaining team has had the opportunity of appearing as a barrister and either as solicitor or witness, so we should begin the new season with a reasonable foundation.
As Mock Trial is open to students in Years 10 or 11 we are currently seeking boys who are interested in acquiring new skills by engaging in this difficult, but most enjoyable, competition.
Trevor Ackman | Mock Trial Convenor TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 108
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC REPORT REPORT MOCK TRIAL| SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
through the difficult time of my illness in 2015/16. Returning at the beginning Director of Music Mr Philip Pratt of Term 1 after five months off work was a shock to the system, and I would particularly like to thank the staff in the Music Department for continuing to Co-Captain James Watson (We) support and care for me as I regained my strength.
Co-Captain Victor Wu (Mu) For me, the 2015 carol service was particularly moving; I was able to attend the Sunday service which was the first time since I was a seven-year-old that I had Co-Vice-Captain Lien Zhu (Hi) not been involved in a carol service. I was thrilled with the wonderful work that Sally Ortega achieved with the Choirs with the support of Greg Kinda, Fiona Hill, Co-Vice-Captain Lachlan Rickards-Tang (Ho) other staff, and choir staff.
Co-Vice-Captain Jared Phillis (Mu) This year has seen many outstanding performances both in School and in the wider Sydney community, with some incredible individual achievements. Captain of Bands Angus Webster (WJ) Nakul Kaushik (11Mu) taught Clarinet by Mr Bobby Dimitrievski, became the Champion of Champions on his clarinet at the National Band Festival in Co-Captain of Band Matthew West (Du) Adelaide. Later in the year, Brian Kim (11WH) became the first flautist to win the NSW School’s Concerto Competition and then went on to win the NSW Co-Captain of Band Carl Coorey-Ewings (WJ) Secondary Concerto Competition. After this, he was the first prize winner at the Brisbane International Youth Music Festival and the senior winner of the Captain of Orchestras James Verykios (Hi) Schools’ Concerto Competition.
Co-Vice-Captain of Orchestras Nam Phu (Fo) The Music Academy, co-ordinated by Mr William Henry, and particularly its Chamber Music Programme, passionately led by Kate Morgan, our Head of Co-Vice-Captain of Orchestras Jiawei Mei (St) Strings, saw great results at the Sydney Eisteddfod, where our Clarinet Trio, Andrew Kim (10We), clarinet, Daniel Chu (9Ke) cello, Michael Lin (8Fo) piano, Captain of Choirs Jared Phillis (Mu) were placed first in the Under 19 Chamber Music Section. In third place was our String Quartet, Monty Guo (10Ke) violin, Leon Liang (10La) violin, Jason Kong Senior Chorister Victor Wu (Mu) (11Ta ) viola, Calvin Li (10Ar), cello. Part of the award for both these ensembles is an invitation by Musica Viva to be included in one of their concerts. The Middle School Serenata String Orchestra also received a ‘highly commended’ in Another year has gone by very quickly for the Music Department the Under 19 String Orchestra Section at Trinity for 2016, packed with personal practice, rehearsals, performances, recordings as well as teaching and learning. Before The Symphonic Sound Bytes was again at the City Recital Hall and it was very I commence, I would like to give my personal thanks to the Trinity well received by the audience. The concert started as usual with the Symphonic community for their support, thoughts and prayers which helped me Wind Band led by Mr Chris Aschman, and their rendition of Four Dances from
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West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein was particularly memorable and played the original song Lemonade Eyes. featured a number of student soloists. We then heard the Sinfonietta perform the Holberg Suite Op. 40 by Edvard Grieg; they again produced The Composition Evening was larger than life this year and featured an outstanding display of virtuosity, as they had done at the City of boys in Year 7 to Year 12. Nearly all the compositions were performed Sydney Eisteddfods. On both occasions they received an impressive live by small student ensembles, featuring a wide variety of orchestral, ovation, but unfortunately the applause in between movements at the home-made and electronic instruments. This year, Year 10 were given the Eisteddfod led them to be disqualified by playing over their time limit by opportunity to produce an ‘own choice’ composition, and the evening a matter of a few seconds. Our educated audience clapped at the end featured some fine work from these students. Thanks to the hard work of of the piece rather than between movements and you could obviously our composers in residence, Dr Andrée Greenwell and Mrs Fiona Hill, who see who should have won this section of the Eisteddfod. We then heard worked regularly with our boys to help them produce such an astonishing the Combined Primary Choirs under the baton of a reluctant conductor, evening of music. Mr Trevor Adams. They performed two compositions by Jim Papoulis, featuring harmonies, clapping, stamping and various movements – it was Again it has been wonderful to work with a great music team under quite a feature in the middle of the first half. the direction of Captains James Watson and Victor Wu. Their infectious enthusiasm has been supported by a fine team of leaders within the In the middle of winter, Mr Will Henry decided the Big Band would open ensembles who have contributed fully to a fine year’s music making. We with Every Summer Night by Pat Metheny. They followed this with Spring all spend endless hours with each other and often need to be brought Cleaning by Matt Harris and finished withWhiplash by Hank Levy, a huge back to reality; we rely on Mrs Barbara Fox and Dr Holly Champion to finish from our Jazz boys who, as I write this, are preparing to perform point us in the right direction, keep us in line, and tell us what we have their Evening of Jazz next week, one of the most popular events in the forgotten to do. A big thank you to them and to all the other Music staff Term 3 calendar. After the interval, I faced my biggest personal challenge for all the work that goes on behind the scenes as that is the important of the year, conducting the whole of the second half of the Gala Concert, work that allows the boys to produce such wonderful music. still not sure whether I could stand for that long; however, the efforts of our boys made it so easy. The Chapel Choir joined with the Combined On behalf of all of us in the Music Department, I would like to thank you Primary Choirs and was accompanied by the Academy Orchestra in a fine for your support and encouragement of your sons in their music making. performance of the Magnificat in B flat major by Francesco Durante, which has often been attributed to Giovanni Pergolesi. We heard a particularly Philip Pratt | Director of Music glorious treble sound, and all the boys came in on exactly the right note even though there was no introduction and we did not give them a note to tune from – I am very proud of them. The Symphony Orchestra finished the performance playing the Ralph Vaughan Williams English Folk Song Suite and lifted the roof with their fine performance of the Overture to Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner.
Preparing the Primary and Choral items for the Gala was made particularly difficult as Trevor Adams had to take over from Sally Ortega as she has left on maternity leave, and in the Preparatory School we commenced the year with no Director of Music, as Ms Kimberly Harding has taken up a position as the director of music K-12 at Abbotsleigh. Our thanks goes to Mrs Penny Chapple for assisting with the Choir and Mrs Ortega’s curriculum work. Mrs Nicole Smeulders helped to hold things together at the Preparatory School until the arrival in May of Mrs Geraldine Campbell who took up the director of music position, having previously been Co- ordinator of Music for the Junior School and Head of Strings at Summer Hill. The success of the choral items was to the great credit of all of the primary boys who coped admirably with all these changes to produce their usual high standards. The instrumental programme continues to thrive throughout the School with exceptional work being done in the early years at the Preparatory and Junior Schools. This year, both schools have class string lessons led by Ms Kate Morgan and Ms Lorraine Jazz Night Jayasinghe, ably assisted by Mrs Valeria Korjenevski, Mrs Ludmila Palmer and Mrs Annette Smith. The Year 4 Band programme is now active in both Schools, and next year we hope to have it active in Years 3 and 4, thanks to the great work by Will Henry and Andrew Del Riccio who conducts both the Junior and Prep School Concert Bands. As I mentioned earlier, thanks to Mrs Nicole Smeulders for conducting the Trinity Singers and Mr Trevor Adams for his work this year with the Junior School Choir.
The work of the Music Academy has been very successful this year, and a great showcase of talent was again seen at the Head Master’s Soirée, an exceptional evening of music with solos and ensembles of a very high standard. This year’s soirée saw the new Academy Chamber Orchestra play the complete Haydn Symphony No. 82, with the Head Master requesting they play a movement of the Symphony at Speech Day this year. Again, Mr Greg Kinda ably supported the boys, accompanying their performances.
The Battle of the Bands saw Mrs Sylvia Wallace thriving, not just through her organisation and encouragement of the boys but also through one of the highlights of the year, the staff band, which gives her the chance to relive her youth. This is always an event with a great sense of fun and camaraderie with everyone showcasing their talents. Congratulations 2015 Fiesta to the winners: a group of Year 12 students whose band ‘Fence Sitter’ TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 110
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Battle of the Bands
The Trinity Grammar School Music Department has continually improved since its first opening and 2016 has been no exception to this rule, creating a group of performers and composers that has stretched the boundaries of what is expected from their age.
This year's Festival of the Arts was a roaring success and a testament to the effort and commitment of the students and staff. Each event highlighted a different aspect of the Music Department from the rock and pop concerts all the way to profound symphonic excursions. Thanks to Mrs Sylvia Wallace, The Battle of the Bands reflected energy and passion. With more lights, effects, and the incredible mixing of Mr Andrew Troy and the fantastic technical team we have at Trinity, this year's Battle of the Bands was a spectacle with a colourful stage and a set of entertaining bands. The night showed a blend of performances with beloved classics and even some original compositions. Congratulations to the members of 'No Idea' for winning the Roadies Prize, to 'Deny Everything' and 'Steak Holders' for taking the Rising Star Prizes, and to 'Fence Sitter' for their second win this year.
The Gala Concert this year was also an incredible triumph. This is the seventh year that Trinity has held this event at the City Recital Hall. The Gala Concert displays the talents of the elite larger ensembles of the Music Department, including the Symphonic Wind Band (under the direction of Mr Chris Aschman), the Sinfonietta (under Ms Kate Morgan), the Big Band (Mr William Henry), the combined Primary Choirs (Mr Trevor Adams), and the Choir and Orchestra (Mr Phillip Pratt). Incredible and difficult pieces showcased the standard of the ensembles hereat Trinity. From Whiplash to West Side Story, each performance exceeded expectations, and musicians such as Angus Webster (12WJ), Matthew Kindy Proms West (12Du), Brian Kim (11WH) and others performed captivating and difficult solos with great passion and skill. (12Mu). I would also like to thank the Vice-Captains of Music, Captain of The Head Master's Soiree, a black tie event held for the Head Master Bands and all the Year 12s for their roles as musicians and leaders. I feel and others in Trinity’s head office, featured outstanding performances compelled to conclude by acknowledging the effort that Mr Pratt and the from the Academy of Music and selected Year 12 soloists. The Music Music Staff have invested in this year and our outstanding accompanist Department this year has also performed concerts like the Big Band Night Mr Gregory Kinda. I would also like to acknowledge the work of Mr Kell of Jazz, the Kindy Proms, Anzac Day Commemorations, Four Seasons, Daniels for supporting many of the concerts put on this year. Their hard House Chapel, Christmas Celebrations, Speech Day and many more, work, guidance and tuition is what makes everything possible. which clearly shows what an integral part this department plays at Trinity. I look forward to seeing the Music Department's legacy evolve in the years I have thoroughly enjoyed working alongside the brilliant music leadership to come. team in 2016. I extend my gratitude to my Co-Captain, Victor Wu James Watson (12We) | Music Captain 111 MUSIC | ACADEMY OF MUSIC
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Back Row Keith Chan, Jonno Batson, Declan Heim, Charlie Griffith, Darren He, Callum Arnold, David Carreon Second Row Joshua Seet-Lee, Dylan Lin, Calvin Li, Cameron Tam, Leon Liang, Jason Kong, Monty Guo, Brian Kim, Andrew Kim First Row Alec Silins, Michael Lin, Tom Jin, Richard Lee, Daniel Chu, John Choi, Asher Tarbox, Duncan Feng Seated Brendan Chew, James Watson, Mr William Henry, James Verykios, Mr Philip Pratt, Lachlan Rickards-Tang, Ms Kate Morgan, Lien Zhu, Leo Tarbox
The Academy of Music is a collection of Trinity’s most highly skilled musicians. This experience involves forming chamber ensembles, including the Academy Orchestra, which perform at the School’s most prestigious events, including the Gala Concert, the Head Master’s Soiree and Speech Day.
2016 has been a magnificent year for our chamber groups who have performed with professional-level musicianship under the direction of Ms Kate Morgan. There have been marvellous opportunities inside the School to display the result of their countless hours of hard work, including and especially the exclusive Headmaster’s Soiree. Outside the School, the prestigious 2016 Sydney Eisteddfod saw Trinity’s Clarinet Trio and Braga String Quartet take first and third prizes in the Under 19 Chamber Ensemble category.
In Term 4, these small groups will have the privilege of performing in the Delmar Gallery. To demonstrate their mature and developed musicality, they will perform in full the works of great composers such as Brahms and Mendelssohn. The spectacular reception of this event last year indicates that these ensembles will be set to amaze again this year. In addition, the Academy musicians and the Chapel Choir will be performing in some of Italy and Austria’s most celebrated venues during the December holidays.
Leon Liang (10La) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 112 MUSIC | BIG BAND ACADEMY OF MUSIC | BIG BAND SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
BIG BAND
Back Row Jonno Batson, Saachin Simpson, Darren He, Charlie Griffith, Avinash Dilojan, Nakul Kaushik First Row Andy Jin, Lelland Hui, Christopher Saintilan, Callum Arnold, Leon Liang, Alec Silins Seated Carl Coorey-Ewings, Mr Christopher Aschman, James Watson, Mr Philip Pratt, Jared Phillis, Mr William Henry, Matthew West
2016 was an exceptional year for jazz from the Trinity Grammar School Big Band. After losing key members in the band last year, the band was left with big shoes to fill. Faced with the daunting task of performing at three major concerts, The Manly Jazz Festival, The Big Band Night of Jazz and The Gala Concert, we had little time to learn to function as a cohesive unit. Members of the ensemble have definitely taken a step up, and thanks to the addition of some impressively talented young musicians, the band managed to hugely improve this year. The group went above and beyond what was expected, with outstanding individual performances throughout the ensemble. This is largely due to the inspiring leadership of Mr Chris Aschman, Mr Andrew Del Riccio and our conductor Mr Will Henry.
The Big Band finished the first half of the Trinity Grammar School Gala Concert with a high-octane set of modern jazz. Opening with the piece ‘Every Summer Night’, they captivated the audience with accessible melodies and catchy riffs. The complex harmonies were well navigated by improvising soloists including Jared Phyllis (12Mu) on guitar and Nakul Kaushik (11Mu) on tenor saxophone. The piece concluded with spectacular high brass led by Chris Saintilan (10Ta) on lead trumpet. Leon Liang (10La) on piano, segueing smoothly into Matt Harris’s composition ‘Spring Cleaning’, where he was featured throughout. His deft touch on the piano set up a relaxed groove on which Tenor Saxophonist, Saachin Simpson (10WH), blew a stirring solo. This was concluded with the complex piece ‘Whiplash’, where layering of textures and rhythmic ideas climaxed with intricate drums to create a vibrant and diverse performance.
Finally, I’d like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of the departing Year 12s, Carl Coorey-Ewings (12WJ), Jared Phillis and James Watson (12We), who have been an essential part in the overall success of this year. I have full confidence that the Trinity Grammar School Big Band will continue to improve and thrive in the coming years.
Matthew West (12Du) | Vice-Captain of Bands
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CAMERATA CHOIR
Back Row Luc Velez, William Bonaccorso, Sebastian Hahn First Row Ryan Whitford, Allyn Wu, Harry Driessen, Matthew Boyce, Richard Lee, Samuel Gorman, Christopher Screnci, James McCabe Seated Timothy Wong, Julian Kasch, Victor Wu, Mr Philip Pratt, Jared Phillis, Samuel Austin, Thomas Hallworth
CELLO ENSEMBLE
Left to Right Daniel Chu, Calvin Li, Lien Zhu, James Verykios, Thomas Hallworth, Brendan Chew
The Cello Ensemble is a group producing high-standard performances display the character of a music leader, and James Verykios (12Hi) and his under the tutelage of Mrs Palmer. Now, with the addition of Brendan mellow sound is not something that should go unnoticed. It has been a Chew (7KR) and Justin Lin (8La), the ensemble has begun developing pleasure to work with them all. Of course, none of this would have been into a new team, one that has maintained its depth. It has been an possible if it had not been for Mrs Palmer, to whom I would like to express exciting experience seeing the growth of the ensemble as a whole as my sincere gratitude for the time and effort she has placed in our group. well as watching each individual member flourish. Daniel Chu (9Ke) has I’m sure 2017 will be another fine year for the Cello Ensemble. demonstrated solid technique and a mature sense of musicality, and Thomas Hallworth (11WJ) has been the steady core of our ensemble since Calvin Li (11Hi) his development into a fine cellist. It is pleasing to see Lien Zhu (12Hi) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 114 MUSIC | TRINITY CHAPEL CHOIR CHAPEL CHOIR CAMERATA CHOIR | CELLO SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
TRINITY CHAPEL CHOIR
Back Row Alex Luo, Steven Serb, Ethan Gunaratnam, Sebastian Hahn, Samuel Austin, Nicholas Pavic, William Bonaccorso, John Dunn, Saahil Khan, Luc Velez, Piers Connolly, Thomas Hallworth, Jonathan Kim Third Row Timothy Wong, Julian Kasch, Alexander Laundess, Kahou Lin, Stelios Papadopoulos, Peter Geronikos, Tyson Jackson, Richard Lee, Matthew Boyce, Thomas Hartsenberg, Konny Lee, Daniel Chu Second Row Justin Teh, Harry Driessen, Jeffrey Li, Michael Lin, Anthony Chen, Oscar Jones, Massimo Ianni, Adrian McManus, Allyn Wu, Samuel Gorman, Aidan Proude, Blake Plavsic, Nick Bouletos First Row Nicholas Kaleel, Suraj Nellore, Jacob Alha, Dimitri Louskos, Christopher Screnci, Paresh Moodley, Alexander Pavic, Andrew Gabriel, Seamus Theron, Philip Pignarato, Basil Georgas, Ryan Whitford Seated William Martin, James McCabe, Asher Tarbox, Jake Keogh, Mrs Phyllis Bookluck, Victor Wu, Mr Philip Pratt, Jared Phillis, Mr James St Julian, Alexander Paterson, Phillip Manuli, Leo Tarbox, Brendan Chew
The Chapel Choir’s work over the last academic year has been Pergolesi’s ‘Magnificat’ in B flat major. Known as the Song of an exceptional standard. To begin the academic year, the of Mary in English, it is one of the most ancient and most choir performed William Smith’s ‘Ride the Chariot’ at Speech performed types of canticle in the Christian religion. Day, an exuberant, Gospel-influenced spiritual about the journey to find God. The Choir has maintained and built upon its excellent calibre of performance over the last academic year. Credit and thanks The Christmas services of Nine Lessons and Carols are always must be given to the dedicated staff, especially Mr Pratt. a highlight; there’s just something special about Christmas carols and hymns being sung in St Andrews Cathedral and the As we sign off on this report, and on our time in the Choir, candlelit chapel. Mrs Ortega did a magnificent job running the we look to the future and at the talent amongst the incoming choir and organising everything in the absence of Mr Pratt. Year 12 and younger choristers. The Chapel Choir will no doubt continue to sustain and exceed its superb standards, The beginning of Lent Term was a time of mourning for the growing as an ensemble. School after receiving news of the passing of former Head Master Mr Roderick West. The choir performed Howard The departing Year 12 Choristers, Goodall’s interpretation of psalm 23 ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’ at Mr West’s funeral in the chapel. Jared Phillis (12Mu) James Watson (12We) The Easter service in Saint Andrews Cathedral was a success, Victor Wu (12Mu) with the Camerata contributing a combination of singing and body percussion with Pepper Choplin’s ‘Lord have mercy’. The Chapel Choir’s rendition of John Rutter’s beautiful spiritual ‘God be in my Head’ was an excellent contrast to Choplin’s piece, making for a lovely service.
Time for the flagship of the choir’s year, the Gala Concert in the City Recital Hall. This year the Choir performed Giovanni
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There are two main annual competitions in Trinity’s Music Department: the Soloists’ Competition in Term 1 of the calendar year, and the Concerto Competition in Term 4.
CONCERTO COMPETITION
After a tough week of heats, there was a wonderful finals evening. Brendan Chew (then in Year 6) from the Preparatory School opened the concert, playing the ‘Vivace’ from a Baroque-era Concertino for cello. The adjudicator, violinist Mr Michael O’Dea, was very happy to award him the prize for the Junior section.
The Middle School section featured Samuel Gorman (9Hi) singing a heartrending aria, Alec Silins (9Sc) achieving a strong yet smooth timbre on the trumpet, and John Choi (8He) winning with a brilliant ‘Winter’ from The Four Seasons.
Finally, we had the dazzling Senior section, with Andrew Kim’s (10We) glittering clarinet arpeggios, Monty Guo’s (10Ke) violin pyrotechnics, and Calvin Li’s (10Ar) moving and tender cello performance. The true highlights, however, were David Carreon’s (10St) captivating Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor, and Brian Kim’s (11WH) incredible Concierto Pastoral by Rodrigo. David was edged out of the prize by Brian’s superior stagecraft, but both young men can look forward to brilliant musical futures.
SOLOISTS’ COMPETITION
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
On the 1st of June, Trinity Grammar School hosted the Battle of the Bands competition at the James Wilson Hogg Assembly Hall. We were extremely lucky to have Mahalia Barnes preside as our judge for the evening. In total, there were nine student performances as well as an enormous staff effort, performing Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in a glorious fashion. The night consisted of a range of music from Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” to exciting new songs written by some of the band members. Special mentions must go to the award winners of the night. Winning the Roadies Prize, awarded to the most professional and well-organised band 2016 Soloist Competition Winners Brian Kim (11WH), Harry Driessen (8Yo) and was ‘No Idea’. The Rising Star award was shared by ‘Deny Everything’ and Brendan Chew (7Ke) ‘Steakholders’. The winners were ‘Fence Sitter’ with their original song “Lemonade Eyes”, with three boys in that band performing in another band, James Watson (12We), Angus Webster (12WJ) and Matthew West (12Du). The standard at the 2016 Soloists’ Competition Finals concert was likewise astonishingly high. Some of the highlights of the evening included: Lucian We would like to thank Mr Kell Daniels, the Director of Creative Arts Duggins (5La) opening the concert with his family accompanying on cello for his organisation of the evening and the entire Festival of the Arts, and viola, Alex Zou’s (7Yo) mellow French horn, Andrew Kim’s (10We) also Mrs Wallace, our excellent Producer. On the technical side of things, virtuosic clarinet performance, and Michael Lin’s (8Fo) veritable blitzkrieg thanks must go the AV to department and the boys of the Media Crew on the Steinway. for their work in documenting the evening and ensuring that the show ran smoothly, whether that be from a lighting or sound position. It was a Adjudicator Mrs Karen Carey said that it was a “totally impossible choice”, privilege and a joy MC’ing Battle of the Bands. Looking forward to next but winners had to be selected: the Intermediate Division cellist, Brendan year, hope to see you there! Chew (7Ke), playing Squires’ Tarantella; and Brian Kim (11WH), in the Senior Division, who delivered a stunning Il Pastore Suizzero by Morlacchi Jared Attia (12Yo) and Hugo Miller (12Yo) on flute. There was also the treble, Harry Driessen (8Yo), whose win in the Junior Division seemed to surprise only himself!
We hope to continue to hear such exciting work from these Trinity musicians and many others as well.
Dr Holly Champion TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 116 COMPETITION AND CONCERTS COMPETITION AND SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
GALA CONCERT HEAD MASTER’S SOIREE
Mr Aschman and the Symphonic Wind Band opened this year’s The Head Master’s Soirée is always a highlight of the Trinity musical calendar Gala Concert on the 9th June with a rumble of brass and winds. and this year was no exception. As has become tradition, the Academy Brass “Andante and Tranquillo”, from Barber’s First Symphony, was ensemble opened the 2016 concert. They played a flourish that came straight followed by the toe-tapping Four Dances from West Side Story, from the Renaissance: the Canzone per Sonare No. 1 by Giovanni Gabrieli. with the Band truly demonstrating that they were “cool”. A dreamy saxophone concerto movement came next, performed by our outgoing Music Captain, James Watson (12We). This was followed by the The Sinfonietta string ensemble then treated us to the lovely impressive trio ensemble of David Carreon (10St), Monty Guo (10Ke) and Serenade by Josef Suk, followed by their amazing rendition of Calvin Li (10Ar), playing a movement from Beethoven’s Piano Trio Op. 97. Grieg’s “Holberg” Suite. Under the direction of Ms Morgan these Our Captain of Bands, Angus Webster (12WJ), Captain of Orchestras, James seniors have become top-notch ensemble musicians. Verykios (12Hi) and pianistic high-achiever, Lachlan Rickards-Tang (12Ho), Next, with Mr Adams conducting and Mr Kinda, Matthew West performed lovely solos on cor anglais, cello and piano respectively. An (12Du) and Music Captain, James Watson (12We), accompanying interesting piece for solo classical guitar lightened the mood, performed by its on piano and drums, the young boys of the Combined Primary composer, Solomon Steele (12La). Choirs performance of Kuwa Furaha and Kusimama impressed us The award-winning Clarinet Trio of Andrew Kim (10We), Michael Lin (8Fo) all. and Daniel Chu (9Ke) blew us away with their Brahms, and attendees were astonished by the technical prowess, empathetic connection and sheer energy The Big Band then followed with a high-octane set of modern jazz of the Braga Quartet. This quartet, composed of Monty Guo and Leon Liang directed by Mr Henry; Every Summer Night starring Jared Phillis (10La) on violins, Jason Kong (11Ta) on viola and Calvin Li on cello, played the (12Mu) and Nakul Kaushik (11Mu), and Spring Cleaning with first movement of Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 2. Brian Kim (11WH) then Saachin Simpson (10WH) and Leon Liang (10La). The first half of gave us a flute solo with a level of professionalism we have come to expect the concert ended with a spectacular rendition of Whiplash, as in from this amazing young performer. the 2014 titular film. The final treat on the evening’s programme was presented by the Academy The second half of the concert saw Mr Pratt take the conductor’s Orchestra under Mr Pratt’s baton, with a full Symphony by Franz Joseph Haydn: role. The Academy Orchestra’s strings accompanied the School’s No. 82 in C Major. Since Haydn’s day, this has been commonly known as “The massed choirs in a Magnificat that was appropriately ‘magnificent’! Bear” Symphony, due to the final movement’s characteristic drone in the cellos The Gala Concert was brought to a sweepingly grand finale with and basses, which sounds much like the drone of a bagpipe that was once used the Symphony Orchestra’s performances of Vaughan Williams’ Folk to provide accompaniment for ‘dancing bear’ entertainments. Yet this belies Song Suite and the Overture to Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von the symphony’s elegance and energetic grace. This was another wonderful Nürnberg. It was a spectacular evening that made us all proud. performance that rounded off a spectacular evening. Congratulations to all involved! Dr Champion and Mr Henry Dr Holly Champion 117 MUSIC | CONCERT BAND DRUM CORPS
CONCERT BAND
Back Row Arthur Wang, Samuel Vickery, Dario Bossi, Ethan Brouw, Justin McNamara, Cameron Strauss, Hugh Casimir, Ethan McGimpsey Third Row Enzo Lee Solano, Owen Williams, Angus Mooney, Christopher Jeffree, Wesley Shields, Siven Sathiakumar, Steven Kountouris, Aidan Tharmarajah, Daniel Chen, Vir Suri Second Row Taylor Miller, Nick Sheppard, Joshua Borgnolo, Jasper Guest, Harry Driessen, Alexander Mallis, Thomas Virgona, Tharen Candi, Jack Casimir, Justin Lee, Henry Andersen First Row Lachlan Schreuder, Oscar Van Hal, Asher Wilson, David Kim, Alexander Yee, John Ewida, Julius Russell, Garry Koshnitsky, Gerald Tam, Ivan Fang Seated Jayden Chan, Joshua Louttit, Benjamin Estell, Isaiah Tambyrajah, Alexander Williams, Mr William Henry, Alexander Pavic, Andrew Gabriel, Ken Wang, William Kirkham, Patrick Edmonds
This year in Concert Band we have played many great pieces, including The band is made up of a variety of wind, brass and percussion instruments, music from The Hunger Games and How to Train Your Dragon, Adele's such as saxophones, trumpets, flutes and clarinets. With many skilled ‘Hello’ and a collection of movie themes by Alan Silvestri (The Avengers, players, the band often performs alone, but has also preformed along Back to the Future and others). With the guidance of our conductor, with the Intermediate Band and Intermediate Strings. Together we have Mr Henry, we have navigated through some difficult pieces to create played ‘Spy Games’ and ‘Uptown Funk’. satisfying performances for our several concerts, including the Friday Wesley Shields (10Mu) Night Fever and 2015's Fiesta.
DRUM CORPS
Left to Right Matthew Innes, Hugo Miller, Iwan Daniels, Carl Coorey-Ewings, James Watson, Angus Webster, Matthew West, Avinash Dilojan, Lachlan Rickards-Tang TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 118 MUSIC | INTERMEDIATE BAND INTERMEDIATE BAND | GUITAR ENSEMBLE CONCERT BAND | DRUM CORPS SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
INTERMEDIATE BAND
Back Row Jim Gong, Mark Repaci, Tyson Jackson, Isaac Wilkins, John Sarris, Matthew Robertson, Gregory Aravanis, Nicholas Liadinata, Michael Wierum First Row Ronan Maddox, Ritvik Sharma, Samuel Swadling, Alessio Razza, Adrian McManus, Calvin Lukabyo, James Petrakis, Steven Stobierski Seated Joshua Liaw, Anek Banik, Amish Patel, Anton Wu, Mr Bobby Dimitrievski, Miles Parker, Ethan Su, Jason Tung, Jason Yeou
2016 is yet another successful and bright academic year for the Ralph Ford. After much dedication from students and Music teachers, Intermediate Band, led by Mr Bobby Dimitrievski and our inspiring these pieces were performed elegantly. The contemporary piece, teachers, Mr Sandwell and Mr Cook. Students have been welcomed to ‘Uptown Funk’, was proven to be a popular tune and grabbed the the band from many year groups, showing their true musical prowess. All audience's attention. In Term 3 of the academic year, two new pieces the students work hard. That then pays off when they perform live, letting were introduced, including the songs ‘Sweet Caroline’ by Neil Diamond their true passion flow through the language of notes. and ‘Game Of Thrones’ by Ramin Djawadi. These two challenging but classic pieces are not yet perfected but are in the process of becoming Every Thursday afternoon, all the dedicated band members gather in two of the most enjoyable tunes the band has played. the band room to practise and combine every element. The rehearsal starts with a run through of the piece, correcting errors. This step is then It goes without saying that Mr Dimitrieski makes band rehearsal more followed by a combined play-through of the given piece, start to finish. enjoyable through his humour and passion. Those of us in the band The students are then asked to take the piece to their Music Tutors and would agree that without the help of Mr Dimitrieski, Mr Cook and Mr practise at home. Mr Dimitrievski’s inspirational words are the driving Sandwell we wouldn't have the gratifying rehearsal that we have today. force to practise and to perfect the piece at hand. His words of wisdom These staff members have proven to be instrumental, pardon the pun, in have indeed paid off. helping our band achieve our goals.
At the beginning of Term 1, the Band started with two straightforward Alessio Razza (8Mu) pieces, including ‘Uptown Funk’ by Mark Ronson and ‘Spy Games’ by
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
The Guitar Ensemble is a group of Senior School students playing acoustic and electric guitars, electric bass, drums, and bouzouki who meet every Wednesday after school. We rehearse a repertoire of blues, rock and fusion songs which currently includes ‘Sultans of Swing’ by Dire Straits, ‘Always With You, Always With Me’ by Joe Satriani , ‘All Blues’ by Miles Davis, and ‘Just Got Paid’ by ZZ Top. The ensemble features a rhythm section (drums, bass, rhythm guitars) and lead guitars playing the songs’ melodies and solo lines. Every student has his music chart to learn, and particular focus is placed on improving the accuracy of playing and the understanding of music notation. The Guitar Ensemble was previously run by Mr Andrew Troy; from Term 4 2015 it has been run and coordinated by Mr. Stefano Rocco. Mr Don Kesby provides assistance. From Term 4 2016 there will be two ensembles: a Middle School and a Senior ensemble, with at least one performance each per year. Stefano Rocco | MIC
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INTERMEDIATE STRINGS ORCHESTRA
Back Row Justin Kim, Justin Lin, Jorge Paraskevopoulos, Thomas Thorpe, Harry Tran, Nicholas Earls, William Orr, Min Lin, Mark Agyagasi Second Row Anthony Jeroncic, Shane Zhang, Matthew Boyce, Philip Chan, Aditya Verma, David Wang, Matthew Chen, Luke Selim, Edward Lai First Row Anthony Chen, Joshua Butler, Samuel Gorman, Allyn Wu, Andrew Cavallaro, Justin Zhang, Patrick Hayes, James Wang, Joseph Philip Seated Liam Filby, Joshua Perera, Daniel Tran, Richard Lee, Mrs Sylvia Wallace, Anton Demark, Oshin Vats, Hugo Trinh, Joshua Yeoh
The Intermediate Strings have had a rather amazing like last year, the Intermediate Strings had a combined performance with year. At the beginning of the year, we had lost the Concert Band, playing Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars, which was well numerous senior boys who were the ones that drove received. the whole orchestra. We knew that it was time to make a fresh start, and this ensemble, consisting Three years have passed since I joined this orchestra and it is very pleasing of violins, viola, cello and double bass, had an to see the amount of effort the boys put in to each rehearsal, allowing unforgettable experience. them to improve more and more. I would like to acknowledge Anton Demark (8Sc), Stanley Chen (10WH) and Harry Tran (9Ta) for leading their From the start, we knew that it was the time for sections well. A special mention must go to Dr Champion who played us to work harder than ever. The Term 1 concert Double Bass for us, and Mrs Korjenevski who helps us to improve the approached very quickly. This time, we planned to quality of our sound. do only one large work, the Jazzin’ About Suite by Pamela Wedgwood. This was a tricky piece but it Finally, on behalf of the Intermediate Strings, I would like to thank the was a good experience as it was a real chance to conductor, Mrs Sylvia Wallace, who has always supported us and brought learn about jazz. this ensemble to standards we couldn’t have imagined before.
The Friday Night Fever! This concert was a tremendous Richard Lee (9Hi) success, though it was quite a challenge. When we were first notified about this concert we only had four weeks left! This made us rehearse very hard. Firstly, we played Eleanor Rigby by the Beatles which was one of the crowd’s favourites. Then we played a special piece: Super Mario Bros by Koji Kondo, arranged by our director Mrs Sylvia Wallace. Finally, TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 120 MUSIC | MARCHING BAND MARCHING BAND INTERMEDIATE STRING ORCHESTRA | SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Callum Arnold, Alec Suster, Declan Heim, Darren He, William Bonaccorso, Oliver Arkell, Thomas MacKenzie, Benjamin Austin, Kristof Bryndum, Lachlan Hayward, John Dunn Callum Arnold, Alec Suster, Declan Heim, Darren He, William Bonaccorso, Oliver Arkell, Christopher Saintilan, Saachin Simpson, Jonno Batson, Avinash Dilojan, Dylan Zhang, Romeet Gandhi, Nakul Kaushik, Kristian Dahan, Matthew Innes, Eric Shen, Daniel Gabriel, Sebastian Hahn Mr Guy Dennis, Jayann Chen, Steven Serb, Cameron Tam, Andy Jin, Alexander Valiozis, Roger Wang, Konny Lee, Samuel LIm, Dominic Jia, Brian Kim, Lelland Hui, Andrew Kim Alex Reddel, Zou, Jack Braga, Thomas Spratt, Alec Silins, Nicholas Field, Jasen Yu, Jee Hwan Kim, John Varvaris, Joshua Hor, Ronald Tam, James McCabe Joshua Weston, Zac Papachatgis, Hugo Miller, Carl Coorey-Ewings, Angus Webster, James Watson, Mr Chris Aschman, Benjamin Davies , Lachlan Rickards-Tang, Matthew West, Joseph Michael, Iwan Daniels, Antony Bonaccorso Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Second Row MARCHING BAND
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SENIOR CLARINET TRIO
Left to Right Andrew Kim, Ms Kate Morgan, Daniel Chu, Michael Lin
SENIOR PIANO TRIO
Left to Right Ms Kate Morgan, Monty Guo, David Carreon, Calvin Li TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 122 MUSIC | QUARTET
BRAGA QUARTET MUSIC TRIOS | QUARTETS SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Left to Right Ms Kate Morgan, Monty Guo, Leon Liang, Jason Kong, Calvin Li
MIDDLE SCHOOL QUARTET
Left to Right Ms Kate Morgan, John Choi, Duncan Feng, Asher Tarbox, Brendan Chew
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group, and will no doubt grow into fine musicians in the future.
As Serenata does each year, we competed in the Sydney Eisteddfod for the Premium String Ensemble Under 19 section. This year, we received a Highly Commended award which was an outstanding achievement considering the group has been skewed towards a younger age group.
The pieces we performed throughout the year were ‘The Gigue’ from the St Paul's Suite, by Gustav Holst and ‘Les Indes Galantes’ by Jean- SERENATA STRINGS Phillipe Rameau, along with various other musical items that improved our experience as a group Back Row Jeffrey Li, Harry Driessen, Richard Lee, Daniel Chu, Tom Jin and our overall musicality. We must also thank Ms Morgan for her unwavering dedication towards Seated Asher Tarbox, Brendan Chew, Eric Tsai, Ms Kate Morgan, John Choi, Duncan Feng, Leo this group and leading us to become the young Tarbox musicians that we are.
With the end of the year fast approaching, we have seen a great amount of musicality being Overall, the Serenata Strings has had a great year formed by the Middle School's elite string ensemble, the Serenata Strings. This year we lost some and will continue to grow and develop in the year valuable players who had transitioned into the Senior School ensemble, Sinfonietta; however, we ahead. have gained seven new young musicians. These players have already made a positive impact on the John Choi (8He), Daniel Chu (9Ke)
SINFONIETTA front of their peers and proved to be one of the highlights of the day. Later in the year, the Back Row Aiden Yeoh, Cameron Tam, Adam Zhu, Charlie Griffith, Keith Chan, Dylan Lin, Calvin Li Sydney Eisteddfod took place which was eagerly Seated Jordan Chen, Leon Liang, Lien Zhu, Ms Kate Morgan, David Carreon, Nicholas Hui, Jason awaited by the boys as they have typically done Kong very well in the competition, being awarded first place last year. The boys played exceptionally well, The Sinfonietta is the lead string ensemble in the School which showcases the top string players reaching a near professional standard. I would like within the Senior School. This group allows students in Years 10-12, who have accomplished a to personally congratulate the boys for their hard high level of musical edification, to develop their orchestral skills and collaborate as a musical work and commitment and thank our conductor group. Highlights over the past academic year include the group’s exceptional performances at Ms Morgan for her infectious enthusiasm and the 2015 Speech Day whilst still in their Serenata formation, the 2016 gala concert and the 2016 unconditional support towards the ensemble. Sydney Eisteddfod. The Speech Day performance allowed the group to present their talents in David Carreon (10St) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 124 MUSIC | SYMPHONIC WIND BAND SYMPHONIC WIND BAND SERENATA STRINGS | SINFONIETTA SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
SYMPHONIC WIND BAND
Back Row William Bonaccorso, Darren He, John Dunn, Lachlan Hayward, Nathan Nakhle, Thomas Mackenzie, Oliver Arkell, Benjamin Austin, Declan Heim, Callum Arnold, Alec Suster, Benjamin Davies, Saachin Simpson Third Row Jonno Batson, Matthew Innes, Kristian Dahan, Joseph Michael, Romeet Gandhi, Daniel Gabriel, Nakul Kaushik, Dylan Zhang, Sebastian Hahn, Eric Shen, Jayann Chen, Christopher Saintilan Second Row Cameron Tam, Roger Wang, Brian Kim, Lachlan Rickards-Tang, Gregory Moularas, Leo Kostas, Lelland Hui, Andrew Kim, Jasen Yu, Joshua Hor, Andy Jin, Samuel Lim, Alexander Valiozis First Row Maxwell Richards, Andrew Peng, John Varvaris, Nicholas Field, Alec Silins, Dominic Jia, Konny Lee, Jee Hwan Kim, Thomas Spratt, Jack Braga, Alex Reddel, James McCabe Seated Iwan Daniels, Zac Papachatgis, Mr William Henry, Carl Coorey-Ewings, Mr Bobby Dimitrievski, James Watson, Mr Chris Aschman Angus Webster, Mr Philip Pratt Matthew West, Joshua Weston, Antony Bonaccorso, Hugo Miller
Year to year, Trinity’s Symphonic Wind Band cultivates a variety of musical performances, and time after time, seemingly excels beyond all expectation. Every year, the loss of a core body of Year 12 performers demands a dramatic delivery from younger instrumentalists, who then become products of the culture which the older members continue to foster. The group, fulfilling the multiple roles of Symphonic Wind and Marching Bands, play the most eclectic variety of shows, from the ANZAC Day March to the Kindy Proms to the Annual Cadet Parade. The musical peak for this group of boys is undoubtedly the annual Gala Concert in Angel Place, where this year the band played the ethereal Andante and Tranquillo and the exuberant Four Dances from West Side Story.
As members of the ensemble, the boys owe much to the charismatic leadership and unwavering commitment of Mr Aschman. The boys themselves should be commended for their countless hours of dedicated rehearsals throughout the year and their contribution to one of the School’s premier performing ensembles. The hard work has certainly paid off.
Angus Webster (12WJ) | Captain of Bands
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SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Back Row Dylan Lin, Andrew Makram, Callum Arnold, Declan Heim, Charlie Griffith, Oliver Arkell, Nicholas Driessen, Joshua Weston, Darren He, Nathan Nakhle, Maxen Williams, Jonno Batson, Nakul Kaushik, Luke Asnicar Fourth Row Alexander Maloof, Cameron Tam, Calvin Li, Nicholas Lee, Joshua Seet-Lee, Joseph Michael, Aidan Yeoh, Leon Liang, Wyden Su, Gabor Agyagasi, Christopher Saintilan, Jonathan Kim, Enzo Lee Solano, Jason Kong, George Khoury-Harb Third Row Jayann Chen, Soroush Zand, Yan Yu, Thomas Hallworth, Timothy McManus, Yu Fan Zheng, Brian Kim, Jordan Chen, Nicholas Hui, Nicholas Bor, Andrew Kim, Joash Thambar, Jasen Yu, Angus Webster Second Row Adam Zhu, Sunny Tang, Adam Nazha, Justin Jasa, Richard Lee, Min Lin, Mark Agyagasi, Daniel Chu, Konny Lee, Matthew Boyce, Harry Driessen, Jeffrey Li, Alec Silins, Keith Chan First Row Zac Gindy, Leo Tarbox, Duncan Feng, Patrick Hayes, Tom Jin, Garry Koshnitsky, John Choi, Eric Tsai, Max Richards, Asher Tarbox, Brendan Chew Seated Mr William Henry, Lien Zhu, Mr Bobby Dimitrievski, Jiawei Mei, Mrs Sylvia Wallace, James Watson, Mr Philip Pratt, James Verykios, Ms Kate Morgan, Nam Phu, Mr Christopher Aschman, Lachlan Rickards-Tang, David Carreon
I can honestly say without any doubt that the Music It is very difficult for me to pin point in my own words the outstanding Department at Trinity will always continue to thrive perseverance from all the boys in the Symphony Orchestra. I can only and stand out amongst the entire School. The level say that this year was “just another day at the office”. In saying this of commitment, talent and passion that inspires I’m emphasising that this year as well as every other year the Orchestra every single one of the boys is such an outstanding always continues to outdo itself with its incredible commitment, setting achievement. As Mr Roderick West put onto the the highest musical standard possible. Every challenge given to us by Mr plaque of The Delmar Gallery, the boys are always Pratt is always overcome with his support, as his devotion and musical encouraged to confidently “cultivate their minds insight drives the orchestra to function. It has been such a pleasure without the loss of manliness” and are always creating music with you all. I hope the musical talent within all the boys is given the opportunity to express the creativity that something that never ceases to exist. continues to blossom through every student in each year group. However, the encouragement and James Verykios (12Hi) | Captain of Orchestras guidance of all the Music staff and the private tutors down in the studios is the true backbone of all the musical talents within the boys, and the constant support from all the teachers allows the boys to feel as if the Music Department is one big family. I’m sure I speak on behalf of all the boys currently at Trinity, departing, and even the old boys when I say there will always be a place in our hearts for the memories in the Orchestra and in the Department. I’m so proud of all the efforts from the boys over the years and proud to have been part of all the commendable achievements and experiences. TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 126 ORATORY
MIC Mr James St Julian SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ORATORY SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
The Lawrence Campbell oratory competition represents the pinnacle of New South Wales public speaking. This year, it was held on Friday, 6th of June and competitors representing fourteen CAS and GPS schools spoke for eight minutes on one of three topics they had only seen fifteen minutes prior to delivering their speech. This style of oratory, impromptu speaking, challenges competitors to innovate, testing general knowledge, ingenuity and dramatic delivery. Winners of this competition have gone on not only to succeed in debating and oratory (several of whom have represented Australia) but also include Australia's current Prime Minister, as well as numerous premiers, judges and other luminaries.
It was upon this platform that Sidharth Parulekar (12Du), Vice-Captain of Trinity and of the Debating Society, represented the School. There was a choice of three topics: Everything is Turning to White, Forgiveness is only an attribute of the strong, and the topic chosen by Sidharth, Those who do not move do not notice their chains. He spoke clearly, giving an entertaining and thought-provoking oration. Whilst many of the other orators took predictable interpretations of this topic, Sidharth boldly chose to speak on alcoholism in Australia’s cultural identity and the chains being revealed by Sydney’s current lockout laws. The School takes great pride in Sidharth’s masterful abilities.
The Festival of the Arts provided another opportunity to showcase the oratorical prowess of the School. Three elite senior rhetoricians performed ‘The Great Debate’, endeavouring to determine which is the superior art form, with Joshua Seet-Lee (12Ke) representing the musical arts, Sidharth Parulekar the spoken arts, and Yu Fan Zheng (12Mu) the visual arts, and most ably compered/umpired by Michael Pahos (12Hi). Attempting to mirror the popular television programme ‘Q&A’, our three panellists provided a light-hearted and amusing debate that had the full capacity audience in the Latham Theatre in constant laughter. Some issues raised during the debate included questions such as, What is art? Which is the most accessible art form? Should we even be debating what is the highest art form? The Great Debate proved a hit with the masses, returning for the second edition later in the evening. Overall, the spectacle was thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking.
The 72nd OTU Oratory Competition was held on Wednesday, 14th September. The students were given a choice of three topics and ten minutes to prepare an impromptu speech, modelled on the renowned Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition. The results were as follows: William Martin (7WH) won the Junior Division speaking on the topic “If in doubt.” Will’s highly introspective take on the topic prompted audiences to think about the dangers of regrets and the virtues of simply complementing our fellow man. A number of Highly Commended places were given in the Intermediate Division. Alexander Maloof (10Hi) gave a thoughtful and evocative speech on youth suicide. Alexander Ciarroni’s (10WJ) raw honesty asked the audience to think about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others. However, the Intermediate Division was won by Nicholas Bouletos (9Mu). Nick’s playful yet intelligent use of the English language and his insight into the breaking down of binary opposites and the power of diverging perspectives was most captivating and entertaining. A number of eloquent speakers participated in the Senior Division. Second place went to Oscar Chaffey (11Fo) who delivered a speech on the way our brain leads us down “the wrong road”. Notions of stereotyping dominated his speech and left audience members pondering the social inequality we find in our 21st century world. Sidharth Parulekar took out first place. His ability to show a direct correlation between tall poppy syndrome and a growing cynicism in Australian culture illustrates a lack in our nation’s progress.
It is pleasing to see Oratory thriving at Trinity, and we look forward to hearing of further developments in this field in the coming years.
Michael Pahos (12Hi) and Neil Lu (11Fo)
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PEER SUPPORT
PEER SUPPORT LEADERS
Back Row Raghavan Selvaratnam, Samuel Austin, Kordell Payne, Jed Keogh, Andrew Jamieson-Grigg, Peter Braga, Matthew Moon, Martin Floro Second Row Thomas Stavropoulos, Jordan Kery, Bryton Forster, Benjamin Davies, Derek Leung, Thomas York, Ben LoRusso, Scott Seeto First Row Sebastian Hahn, Ben Wheen, Patrick Di Giannantonio, Nakul Kaushik, Ishan Nijhawan, Blake Murray, Mont Hannaford, Nathan Finn, Luc Velez Seated Brendan Sleiman, Luca Kmet, Jason Kim, Mrs. Phyllis Bookluck (MIC), Mr. Guy Dennis, Brian Kim, Martin Vu, Jamison Charalambous
MIC Ms Phyllis Bookluck
Each year, Housemasters and senior staff select two Year 11 students from each House to take on the role of Peer Support Leaders for the Year 7 students. These Year 11 students play a crucial part in assisting the Year 7s in their challenging transition from Primary to Senior School. As well as mentoring the Year7s, they are actively involved in the Year 7 Life Skills programme.
The programme aims to assist Year 7 students in their transition to secondary school, with Year 11 students helping them to develop relationships and a strong sense of belonging to their new School community. It aims to foster the physical, mental and social wellbeing of young students. Key concepts developed in the programme include orientation around the School, the building of relationships and a sense of self, anti-bullying, citizenship, optimism and resilience.
The responsibilities of the Year 11 Peer Support Leaders include attending a leadership training day, presentation of the programme to Year 7 Tutor Groups, attendance and active participation in the Year 7 Peer Support camp at Myuna Bay during Service Week in Term 1, coordination of the Year 7 Touch Football competition, monitoring the Year 7 locker room area and ongoing general support throughout the year. The Peer Support Leaders gain immense benefits from this leadership experience such as the development of friendships as well as a good rapport with the younger boys in their Houses. The training and experiences also provided opportunities for personal development, such as organisations skills and interpersonal skills.
Mrs Phyllis Bookluck | MIC Peer Support TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 128 3RD SUMMER HILL SCOUT GROUP
Ryan Snowsill (7Ho) planned and executed a successful coast day-hike PEER SUPPORT | SCOUT GROUP SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS from Wombarra to Thirroul in April with trying weather and storm tides, while Adrian McManus ran a smaller day hike in Blackheath in September. Harrison Brown (7Du) organised a patrol activity to assist the Inner West Environment Group to remediate the vegetation in the greenway near the light rail line.
The Scout Section is continuing to join neighbouring Scout Troops from Iron Cove and Canterbury-Vale districts in combined district activities such as night hikes, and outings to Sydney and Illawarra Airports. Other important activities included service activities with Legacy and Planet Arc. Outings in 2016 included 10-pin bowling, indoor rock climbing, and a weekend skiing at the Scout Alpine Activity Centre.
A long theme for The Trinity Scout Group in 2016 was leadership. The Trinity Scout Troop Council: running and operation of the group is continuing to evolve in alignment with Baden Powell’s vision for Scouts leaders to “teach them, train them, Group Senior Patrol Paresh Moodley (9WH) let them lead”. We have also been working with progressive outcomes Leader (White Lanyard) from Scouts Australia’s National Youth Program Review. Hawk Patrol Adrian McManus (8He) – Patrol Leader, “Can you imagine a better experience for learning leadership? Being Ryan Snowsill (7Ho) – Assistant Patrol thirteen years old and figuring out how to get a bunch of kids your Leader own age to do what you want them to do and what they may not Eagle/Albattross Patrol Dan Bellero (7He) – Patrol Leader,Aiden necessarily want to do, and do it willingly.” Robert Gates, a former CIA Murphy (7Du) – Assistant Patrol Leader director and US Secretary of Defense, Eagle Scout North Hub Youth Council Adrian McManus - Chair; Ryan Snowsill; The Trinity Scout Group is comprised of students from across Preparatory, Representatives Harrison Brown Junior, Middle and Senior School in three scouting sections. The Cub Scout Section is for 7½ to 11 year-olds while the Scout Section is a The Venturers program for 10½ to 15 year-olds, and the Venturer Section is for youth members 15 to 18 years. The extension of the group into the Venturer Section in 2016 has demonstrated the strong level of cross-skilling between Scouts, and the The Cub Scouts School’s Cadet and Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme programmes, with 2016 marked the 100th year of Cub Scouts. Since it was officially founded James Field (10Yo) extending and applying the skills he has as a Corporal by Baden-Powell in 1916 (then known as Wolf Cubbing), generations Cadet and James Hull (10WH) utilising his skills and experience as a Silver of young people have embarked on an adventure filled with laughter, and Gold level DEAS participant. The group is very appreciative of both excitement and camaraderie. A series of special events were conducted Venturers who have been actively meeting their service requirements through 2016, including a special field Day at Heathcote Scout Training in the Venturer Award Scheme by assisting the Cubs and Scouts in Centre. programmes and scouting skills throughout the year. The Venturers are currently merged with 1st Haberfield Venturer Unit while numbers build, Being small in stature and number does not prevent the Trinity Cub Scouts with James Hull the Unit Council’s Vice Chairperson. Activities participated from getting involved. The Trinity Cubs join the Scouts through the year in during 2016 include ANZAC Day, Dragonskin 2016, unit overnight in a combined weekly program of games and activities such as going camps and local activities such as National Tree Day. The Venturer’s fishing, ANZAC Day, Landcare activities, and visiting the Scout Region adaptation of Abbot and Costello’s “Who’s on first” was also a great hit Camp. They particularly enjoy the end of each term when they get to at the Region Camp. direct the older Scouts on the games and activities of the night. It is very impressive seeing a Cub directing Scouts and Venturers with confidence 2016 Major Scouting Awards and clarity and receiving the encouragement and respect of the older Scouts and Venturers in the process. Bronze Boomerang William Brown (4Ta)
The Cubs are working hard on their award scheme for Silver Boomerang Pioneer Badge and Cord Harrison Brown (7Du); Aiden Murphy (7Du); which is expected to be completed by the end of 2016. Ryan Snowsill (7Ho)
The Scouts The Trinity Scout Group would not have been able to achieve the many activities without the volunteer assistance of its adult leaders and parent 2016 started with the Australian Scout Jamboree. Aiden Murphy (7Du) helpers in the giving of their time, dedication and experience in helping and Adrian McManus (8He) joined a combined troop from Drummoyne throughout the year - to which the Cubs give a hearty 1-2-3-WOOF and and Enfield Scout Groups. The ten day camp was a challenge with the first the Scouts and Venturers an equally appreciative B-R-A-V-O half conducted in flooding rains. The Scouts showed great resilience in overcoming the challenges of a very wet camp with spirits lifted as the sun David Hull | Group Leader came out in the last few days. Another camping highlight for the Scouts is the annual Region Scout Camp which had an overall theme of Indiana Jones. This three-night camp introduced a number of new Scouts to their first bush camp under canvas. The Scouts had the opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills as they undertake self-directed Scout patrol challenges and activities over the weekend. Ryan, Aiden and Harrison also successfully completed the Region Scout Leadership Course.
The Scouts also participated in the 2016 State Environment Camp, learning about Aboriginal heritage and creating a bush foods garden for the Region Campsite.
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kickers. They are judged on style, choice of features and technical ability MIC Mr Ben Treloar that is judged by a panel of four Slopestyle experts. Kristian fared well in the event, but narrowly missed out on a top ten finish.
The 2016 Snow Sports season started in a much better fashion than Kristian Dahan went on to represent the School at the Australian last year with a solid base of snow across the Snowy Mountains giving Championships in both Boarder Cross and Snowboard Giant Slalom in organisers a great range of vertical to work with and lay some interesting search of the podium in both events. In his pet event of Boarder Cross, and challenging courses. Kristian had a fast attacking run during the first round but unfortunately due to a rutted out course and spring like conditions Kristian was unable At the Sydney Championships, a small group of twenty-two boys from to keep his electrifying pace in his second run. Nevertheless, he found the Preparatory, Junior, Middle and Senior Schools represented Trinity in third place on the podium. In the Snowboard Giant Slalom event, Kristian various events including Alpine GS, Moguls, Ski Cross, Snowboard Cross was a little unsure how he would end up but with a positive frame of and Snowboard GS. Our lads represented the School with enthusiasm mind and tactics of ‘Fast and Safe’ he raced extremely well. He held solid and certainly benefited from competing, particularly those racing for the edges through his turns and carved up the course to finish second overall. first time. The first two days of competition were held in trying conditions with high winds and poor visibility testing all competitors, however, by All in all, it was another successful Snow Sports season despite being one the end of the week the weather was superb for skiing and racing. The of the smaller teams across the three Championships. The team continues competition from many schools from Sydney was strong. Our boys did to grow and develop, and we look forward to what the boys can achieve very well in their events and can be proud of their efforts. next year.
Three boys were invited to the New South Wales Interschool Ben Treloar | MIC Snow Sports Championships at Thredbo and competed in eight events between them in beautiful bluebird conditions. The Trinity Snowboarders had an avalanche effect over the Trinity Skiers while at the Sydney Interschools Championships receiving six of the eight state invitations.
Louis McCrohon (5Hi) competed in two skiing events (Skier Cross and Alpine) and two snowboarding events (Boarder Cross and Snowboard Giant Slalom), which was an incredible feat as this has not been achieved in Trinity Snow Sports history.
Harrison Waters (8We) had his first taste of State Championship competition racing in the Division 3 Boarder Cross. He was up against some stiff competition and fared well in the overall standings.
Kristian Dahan (10Hi) was exceptional on the board as he placed sixth in the Division 2 Boarder Cross and finished up on the podium in third place for the Division 2 Snowboard Giant Slalom. Kristian also became part of Interschools’ history, as he was one of the first competitors to compete in the new Slopestyle event. Slopestyle is an event where competitors run through a terrain park full of features that include rails, boxes, jibs and TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 130 SPORTS EXPERIENCE
SPORTS EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE | TECHNOLOGY CLUB SNOW SPORTS | SPORTS SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
MIC Mr David Brereton
Sports experience continues to be a popular Co-curricular at Trinity Grammar School. Each Friday afternoon, more than forty boys in Years 10-12 experienced a range of sports. These include Indoor Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Dodgeball, Indoor Cricket and Touch Football. Interesting modifications were often introduced into these sports in order to challenge the boys ability to effectively respond to change. Although the boys were always competitive, it was pleasing to observe a high level of sportsmanship. It was also pleasing to see boys working together within teams that consisted of players with varying ages and skill levels. Thank you to all the boys for their terrific contribution to the Sports Experience programme. Thank you also to the staff, Mr Cook, Mrs Giuliani and Mr Roser, for their active supervision and involvement in Sports Experience each week. David Brereton | MIC Sports Experience
TECHNOLOGY CLUB
Andrew Saber (12Ho) Ryan Paget (12Mu)
The Technology Club has been running now for around four years every (11St), Rushad Parekh (11Yo) and Andrew Saber (12Ho) to get a much Wednesday afternoon with great success. needed progressive run at their projects. With deadlines approaching, the boys certainly appreciated the extra time the Technology Club provided. The Technology Club caters for Year 11 and 12 students who have chosen electives in the Technological and Design subject area. These boys are With the aid of sophisticated software and technologies such as seeking to expand and refine their skills across all disciplines associated Computer Aided Drawing (CAD), 3D printing and other various workshop with Technology, greatly assisting in the production of all work including machinery, students were able to design and create many projects of the HSC Major Design Projects. highest quality. Hand crafted chairs, jewellery boxes and entertainment units were cut, shaped, modified and finished to take pride of place in 2016 seemed to be no different to previous years in the Club. There was their intended environments. the typical and somewhat stressful realisation that the HSC Major Project submission date was fast approaching. With this in mind the boys had With the last of the Major Projects completed, Year 12 and their teachers a new urgency and dedication for work. Most weeks the evening finish could now breathe a sigh of relief and hopefully enlighten Year 11 time of five pm was well surpassed as boys and machines morphed into students to realise the expectations that will accompany them next year what appeared to be a finely tuned production line that any high end when they, too, travel the path of the Major Project. The Technology Club manufacturer would be proud. These extended hours would not have has now returned to a less frantic pace and Year 12 have moved on to been possible without the dedication of Mr Michael Leadbeatter, Mr create space for a new generation of designers. Michael Spratt and Mr David Davies who continued to motivate the boys and helped them bring their Major Project ideas to reality. Dan Tkacz | MIC Technology Club
All students worked extremely hard to complete successful projects for 2016. Many hours of commitment both in and outside of class time, coupled with the Technology Club, enabled students such as Dario Bossi
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TRINITY SCIENCE INVESTIGATORS
SCIENCE CLUB
Back Row Justin Wiseman, William Sheng, Nicholas Carnegie, James Field, James Hull Second Row Owen Williams, Aidan Hennessy, Christian Politis, George Kalimeris, Eddie Azzi, Brian Tran, Michael McPartland, Jim Gong, Justin Teh First Row Derek Qu, Alan Kurien, Nathan Chu, Kendrew Xie, Julian Ferrone, Marco Murania, Nick Bouletos, Ben Butler Seated Max Guo, Ivan Fang, Nikola Vasic, Mrs Christine Daniel, Mrs Maryellen Ottaway, Mr David Dixon, Connor Dwyer, Justin Yang, Jason Tung
MIC Mrs Maryellen Ottaway
This year, Science Club has continued to grow, with increasing numbers of boys making their way to the Science block every Wednesday afternoon to participate in investigations and activities designed to increase their ways of problem solving in a scientific manner.
The first focus this year has been in Consumer Science, where all of the investigations were centred on products around the home. From determining the salt content of mineral waters, and how to make various materials fireproof, to why you possibly shouldn’t drink tea with your evening meal, the students gained much from the various activities, gaining new skills, as well as honing their old ones.
Forensic Science has also been a topic of interest, with hordes of budding CSI investigators let loose on the unsuspecting public. Fingerprint analysis, microscopic hair and fibre analysis and the use of biometric analysis on the study of the bones of a “victim” of crime have all been enjoyed greatly. As well, individual investigations by the students have allowed some enterprising experiments to be done, with some surprising results.
Various competitions through the year have allowed the competitive nature of the boys to be channeled into worthwhile pursuits. While most of the results (mousetrap powered racing cars, trebuchets, Lego machines) would not set the world on fire with their engineering prowess, the ability to think about solving a problem, building your idea and then having to modify it in the face of impending disaster, is the scientific method in a nutshell.
With the STEM subjects increasing in their profile around the School, the continued interest in, and growth of, Science Club is assured for years to come.
Maryellen Ottaway, Christine Daniel and David Dixon TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 132 VISUAL ARTS VISUAL ARTS TRINITY SCIENCE INVESTIGATORS | SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Jonathan Wang (12WJ)
MIC Mr Stephen Collins
This last twelve months have been incredibly busy with many Visual Arts events highlighting the excellent work of the students. The first event was the Best of the Best Art Exhibition held in October 2015, Week 2 of Term 4. This exhibition shows the best work from the 2015 academic year. I must congratulate the winners of the various prizes on the night and they are: Best in Year 7 Patrick Hayes (Mu) Best in Year 8 Andrew Gabriel (Hi) Best in Year 9 Nicholas Pizanias (He) Best in Year 10 Yossi Sundakov-Krumins (Ar) Best in Year 11 Yu Fan Zheng (Mu) And the students judged to have the ‘Best’ artwork in Middle School and Senior School: Charlie Griffith (10Yo) Will O’Brien (12WJ) A new award was also created, the Trinity Staff Vote Prize, which went to Rohin Mishra (11Du). Well done to all the winners. In November, the Year 11 Art Camp went to the historic home and now education centre at Bundanon on the Shoalhaven River. This is where one of Australia’s best known artists lived for many years then gifted the amazing property to the nation. Students engaged in a wide variety of art making practice over the three days. Yu Fan Zheng (12Mu)
In early December, we received the news that two Trinity Year 12 Visual Arts students that Trinity is still performing better overall in Visual Arts had their work selected for ARTEXPRESS, a student exhibition located in several with a mean score of 83.49 compared to the state average locations around Sydney. Paintings by Riley Ellis and Stanley Chen were hung at the Art of 79.21 by over 4%. Congratulations to all the student s Gallery of NSW: who worked so hard on their artworks and their critical and Stanley Chen ‘1-46’ Guang Zhou Dreaming historical study of art. Riley Ellis, As the city sleeps the voyeur gathers vignettes 2016 became the year of the exhibitions at Trinity: This is a signal achievement as only two hundred works are selected from the 9,000 At the end of Term 1, the Year 10 Art Installation Exhibition works submitted from throughout the State. was held in The Delmar Gallery and the students again produced inspiring work. Many thanks must go to the hard In the New Year, Trinity received the results of the 2015 HSC and IB examinations, and work of both Christina Vanden Hengel and Mark Oakley again Trinity art students received excellent results. The HSC Band 5/6 performance of for their big effort in putting this show together with such 73% was well above the State average of 54% of students receiving a Band 5 or 6, a diverse range of responses to the ‘material’ in art practice. and three students of the fifteen Trinity students received a band 6 result. This shows The photography and digital media class also exhibited their 133
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Will O’Brien (12WJ) designs as printed images and gifs to show the internal design of the built environment. During the April holidays, I was asked to present at an International Ceramics Conference held in Gulgong (the home of clay in NSW). There were over five hundred delegates from around the world at this week long conference. I was asked to present on the Place of Ceramics in Art Education, and I took several pieces of Year 7 ceramics to demonstrate what we are doing in Middle School Art with ceramics. The delegates were very interested in the complex making that is undertaken in ceramics here at Trinity, and the work received positive reviews from representatives from education and ceramics publications. An article was later published on the presentation in the magazine Australian Ceramics Vol 56 2016. In Week 3 and 5 of Term 2, the Trinity Arts Festival involved all students from Year 7 and 8 in an Art activity day, and this year the theme was a ‘tilt to vivid’ with the students constructing large sculptural forms made out of multiple smaller pieces made from paper and wooden dowel. When these forms were put together, they were illuminated from inside and the colourful designs were highlighted as a light sculpture. Unfortunately, these sculptures were too large to install inside so they were left outside undercover and were destroyed by wild weather over the weekend, and the artworks had to be dismantled. Despite this, I believe the sculptures were some of the best we’ve seen over the last twenty years of Arts Festivals. As part of the Festival, a K-12 Artshow was also hung in The Delmar Gallery to showcase the work done on the three campuses. This exhibition was curated with a view to having similar themed or similar material artworks hung together regardless of the age of the artist. The exhibition was a great success, as the audience was forced to walk all around the exhibition while searching for their son’s or friends artwork. Without the grouping in age groups, the works were able to stand on their own merit and they worked beautifully together. In mid-June, the CAS Artshow was again hosted by Trinity in The Delmar Gallery. This triennial event exhibits the best six artworks from each of the Combined Associated Schools over the last three years. Many of the works were from Year 12 students who had their work displayed in ARTEXPRESS. The standard was extremely high. I would like to thank the Heads of the Visual Arts Departments from the other five schools for their assistance Andrew Gabriel (8Hi) in bringing this show together, and to Catherine Benz and her team of art preparators for putting the delicate works together for this short show. We thank Mr Cujes for stepping in at short notice to open the exhibition when the Assistant Dean of Education from the thank you to Miss Alex Wood for her dedicated work UNSW School of Education, Dr Karen Maras, was unable to attend due to illness. with these students in this new syllabus structure. In Week 5 of Term 3, the HSC and IB Art Exhibition was held in The Delmar Gallery, In co-curricular Art this year, we have had the opportunity and again I would like to congratulate the students for producing such fine work in the to work with the staff of a retirement home in Burwood three broad areas of photography and digital media, painting, drawing and ceramics. The to help beautify their surroundings. Mr Oakley and his teachers have done an excellent job of supporting the students in developing concepts, group of photography students (who have turned into pushing the material in different directions, extending ideas beyond the everyday and painters) are making murals to cover the brick walls of providing a huge skill base for students to learn from. The work represents many innovative the garden area at the rear of the complex. This will practices, particularly in digital photography, and I would like to thank Alex Wood in provide a more enjoyable view for the residents. particular for providing inspiration with new material for her students. That brings the exhibition season to a close for In Week 9 of Term 3, the IB Art students in Year 12 must have, as part of their assessment another year. These seven exhibitions over twelve in the new syllabus, a mini exhibition of their work. This exhibition includes a minimum of months certainly keep the members of the Visual Arts eight works from each student, so this year over forty works will be on display from the Department busy, and I would like to thank all the staff five students in Year 12 IB Art. This 12IB Exhibition is curated by the students themselves, and in particular the part time Art assistants, Sarah as part of their assessment. Again, innovative works in ceramics, painting, photography, Forster and Joel Tonks, for their hard work and ability to printing and sculpture are on display and show the individual journey each student has handle anything that was thrown at them. taken in their pursuit of art excellence and creative development. I’d like to give a huge Stephen Collins | Head of Visual Arts TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 134 YEAR 10 CHARITY AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE VISUAL ARTS | SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS YEAR 10 CHARITY
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Back Row William Bonaccorso, Haydon Johnson, Cameron Strauss, William Raptis Second Row Nicholas Perera, Felix Dobbin, Andre Athos, Matthew Shaba, Alexander Maloof, Jonno Batson, Nathaniel Davies First Row Zac Lorusso, Ishaan Dhawan, Luke Salanitro-Chafei, Justin Kim, Alexander Douglas, Piers Connolly, Angus Mangunay, Alexander Ciarroni Seated Matthew Brooks, Oshin Vats, Mrs Sylvia Wallace, Saachin Simpson, Mr Simon Bootle (MIC) Nicholas Pavic, Mr Arch Humphries, Philip Kyriacou, Riddhik Patel
gone to help at Canterbury Public School during Service Week and they MIC Mr Simon Bootle realised that Canterbury Public had been trying to raise funds lately for the construction of a “Sensory Garden”, in which disabled children can walk around, feel, smell and touch different parts of the garden for their The Charity and Community Committee is a voluntary group of Year 10 own education. The committee voted to support this cause because we boys who have strived to raise funds this year for local, international and felt we were giving back to the local community. What followed in the global foundations. The focus of the group is to create change for those term was a final mufti day, as well as fundraising at 1st XI and 1st XV disadvantaged, and the boys in the committee certainly did this with a games. These combined efforts meant that enough money was raised high level of enthusiasm. Whether it was speaking to their house groups, for the implementation of the Sensory Garden! This term’s effort made walking around with buckets collecting money, or staying in at lunchtime us realise the real change that we can make with our charity work, and to count thousands of coins, the boys showed how a group such as inspired us to keep going in Term 4. ourselves can make a real difference. Term 4 for the Charity and Community Committee has in recent During first term, our commitment was to raising funds for the Heart years revolved around World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine. The boys were Foundation, a charity dedicated to fighting the single biggest killer of encouraged to ‘give up’, to bring global inequality down. This message Australians – heart disease. For over fifty years, the Heart Foundation was well received by the group and it was great to see the boys and staff has led the battle in saving lives and improving the heart health of all taking part in the challenge. What’s more, the actual effort we put in Australians, and therefore we felt this was an appropriate charity to translated to a large sum of money. The boys upped the ante and rose to contribute towards. As this was our first time trying to raise funds, we the challenge, finishing off the year strong. were not sure of the fundraising process and we thank our teachers, Mr. Bootle and Mrs. Wallace, who were instrumental in the organisation of Overall, this year was extremely successful in terms of achieving our aim of this effort. Our mufti day turned out a great success, raising a substantial inspiring change. We feel like we have given back to the local, Australian amount for the Heart Foundation. and global communities through our various fundraisers throughout the year. This is largely because of the efforts of the teachers: Mr. Bootle, With the committee now having knowledge of how to operate and raise Mrs. Wallace and Mr. Humphries. Our teachers worked tirelessly hard funds, Term 2 was largely run by the students. The focus for this term throughout the year (especially at the beginning when we definitely were was with the Umhambi Zambezi Orphan Project, a charity dedicated to in need of guidance). The achievements of this year would be impossible raising awareness for young children who are orphans because their without the organisation and management of our dedicated teachers and parents have died of HIV/AIDS, as well as assisting in the running of an we sincerely thank you for your efforts. orphanage and providing education to these orphans. Mr. Collins, from the Art Department, helped found the charity and it was great to work As well as the teachers, of course I would like to congratulate the along side someone who was really part of the charity and knew where committee on their devotion to our cause. It has been amazing to see just these funds were being directed. This term there was a more independent how caring you all are. Also a big thank you to Vice Presidents Nicholas role taken by the boys, and along with some senior IB students, we were Pavic (10La) and Oshin Vats (10Du), who I have worked alongside successful in raising funds directly for the orphanage. This term we were throughout the year. The committee would not have run as smoothly or able to expand our fundraising base to functions such as the Battle of the efficiently without their help. Bands, as well as the traditional mufti day. Overall, this term was again successful due to the major commitments of the boys. Finally, I would like to leave you with a quote from Fred Hollows, a man whose charitable legacy lives on: “To my mind, having a care and concern Term 3 is traditionally when local community focused fundraisers are for others is the highest of the human qualities.” held, and the idea of raising funds for a local public school was popular among the members of the committee. A group of Year 12 students had Saachin Simpson (10WH) 135 SPORTSMASTER’S REPORT
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Back Row Mr Milton Cujes (Head Master), Mr Jed Hogan (MIC Chess), Mr Andrew Simos (Director of Volleyball), Mr Ben Tuxford (Director of Swimming), Mr Ben Morrissey (Director of Basketball), Mr Marty Lang (MIC Diving), Mr John Allen (Director of Sport and Co-Curricular Activities) Seated Nam Phu (Chess Captain), Lewis Jupp (Volleyball Captain), Keegan Street (Swimming Captain), Jarryd Fernandes (Basketball Captain), William Jeffree (Diving Captain)
The notion of hard work and determination as the key ingredients Benjamin Wheen (11Fo) for their selection in the NSWCIS team. Likewise, for personal improvement and success were common themes both congratulations to Jarryd Fernandes (12La), Lewis Jupp (12WH) and Angus at an international level and school level in 2016. The Olympic ideals Webster (12Fo) for their selection in the Under 19 NSW team and Daniel of sportsmanship, inclusiveness and fair play are certainly values we Gabriel (11Hi) and Benjamin Wheen (11Fo) for their selection in the Under support and promote at Trinity. As the Australian athletes strive to the 17 NSW team. The School acknowledges Mr Andrew Simos (Director of heights of gold or to simply improve on their personal best in Rio de Coaching, MIC, 1st VI [summer]) for his dedication and commitment Janeiro, our own Trinity athletes approached 2016 with a determined to the development of such an impressive Volleyball programme. The and motivated mindset. In an exciting year for Trinity sport, 2016 saw knowledge and expertise of Andrew and his skilful coaches ensures the the opening of the Centenary Centre Pool and Gym, as well as the CAS development of our boys throughout the year. Swimmers and CAS Track and Field athletes both achieving victories in their respective Championships, contributing to the nine official CAS The rise of Track and Field at Trinity has been increasingly noticeable Premierships/Championships attained by Trinity. Developing the individual over the past three years. At the CAS Championships in 2014, Trinity academically, spiritually and physically is representative of the School’s accrued 658.50 points, while in 2015, Trinity accrued 687 points, and in fundamental values. As such, sport is viewed as an integral element both years these points resulted in second place. In 2016, an impressive of a boy’s educational experience. The by-products of recognising this display from the athletes of the Trinity Track and Field team accrued an crucial role of developing the individual educationally through sport are exceptional 713.50. This represented 61.50 points more than the second the qualitative measures realised, such as the personal, social and mental place Barker College. Trinity athletes broke eight CAS records in their way benefits, as well as quantitative sporting success in the form of thirty-two to winning the Andrew Reid Challenge Cup. Congratulations to Theo unofficial premierships. Through the guidance of the School’s Sporting Kidd (7WJ) who broke the 13 Years High Jump record and Sebastian Code of Conduct, the benefits of sport on the individual are profound. Moir (11Hi) who broke the 16 Years 400m record. Congratulations also to the 13 and 16 Years 4x100m Relay teams. Special mention must be Volleyball at Trinity has continued its dominance in both the summer made of Alexander Kolesnikoff (10Ho) who broke four individual CAS and winter season over both CAS and AAGPS competitors. The 1st VI records during the evening. Alexander broke the 16 and 17 Years Shot Volleyball had one of their most memorable years as CAS undefeated Put records as well as the 16s and Opens Discus records. The Track and Premiers in the summer season, AAGPS/CAS combined undefeated Field programme produced forty individual state medals throughout the Premiers in the winter season and the NSW State Knockout Championship year and an astonishing nine national medals, three of which resulted winners. The 2nd VI somewhat mirrored the 1st VI achievement in the in a Trinity competitor crowned as national champion. As a collective, summer as undefeated unofficial Premiers and were also the unofficial the intermediate and junior teams were crowned NSW Schools Knockout Premiers for the CAS winter season. Finally, the 3rd VI had a very Champions, with the senior team coming in second. The Track and successful season as joint unofficial Premiers in the summer season and Field programme also produced an Australian representative in the unofficial CAS premiers in the winter season. A host of Volleyball players form of Alexander Kolesnikoff (10Ho) who competed at the Oceania went on to further representation which is testament to the strength Championships held in Suva, Fiji. Alexander won gold for Australia in the
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY of the programme. Congratulations to Thomas Mackenzie (11WJ) and Under 18 Shot Put. These remarkable results can in part be attributed to 136 the dedication and experience of Mr Andrew Murphy (Director of Athlete Barbarians side who defeated Tongan Schools. Thanks must go to both SPORTS MASTER’S REPORT SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Development, MIC). Andrew has an ability to develop individuals that Lachlan White (Director of Coaching) and Jack Farrer (Assistant Director of constantly challenge their personal best. Mr Jason Cheers (Team Manager) Coaching) for their expertise and knowledgeable approach in developing provided exceptional administrative support throughout the season. His the programme. As always, Andrea Folli (MIC) was vital in his role in the meticulous approach ensured the lead up to the CAS Championships was organisation of tours, camps and provides an important link between the seamless. Thank you also to Mr Paul Stenhouse (Coaching Co-ordinator) Friends of Rugby group and School. for his knowledge and experienced input throughout the season. In its fourth year, Trinity AFL fielded its inaugural 1st XVIII and finished a The Trinity Diving team secured the Steven Barnett Shield for the fifth very competitive fourth in the Independent Schools Competition. The Year year in a row in 2016. The Diving team has certainly set the benchmark 7/8 team had a remarkable season as unofficial Premiers. Congratulations for Diving programmes within schools. The current group of divers are to Jarryd Fernandes (12La), Mark Dedes (11St), Jonathan Hooper (10Ar), extremely talented and have been great ambassadors for Trinity. Eleven Bradley Uglow (10He), Finn Murphy (8Ta) and Blake Toohey (8Ke) for their medals were won at the CIS Championships and twenty-six medals were selection as Independent Schools Competition All Stars. The School also won at state school, age and open championships. Eleven medals were acknowledges Zachary Cameron (11WH) on his selection in the Under won at a national schools level with special mention to Matthew Lang 16 NSW/ACT AFL side. The Trinity AFL programme won more than seven (11La), Benjamin On (10Ta) and Sam Fricker (8Fo) who won gold at out of every ten matches played. This is testament to the passion and national school championships. The School also congratulates Benjamin dedication to AFL at the School by Mr Chris Barnes (MIC, 1st XVIII Coach). On (10Ta) for being selected in the NSW Diving team. Trinity Diving is Thank you also to Mr Andrew Pierce, Mr Andrew Murphy and Mr Chris extremely fortunate to have such a passionate and dedicated member of Aschman for their involvement in the programme. staff leading the programme. Mr Martin Lang (MIC) continues to develop the skills and abilities of this group of very talented divers, ensuring their 2016 was the first year that Trinity hosted Water Polo fixtures in the new continual improvement. Centenary Centre Pool. A state of the art venue, perfect for Water Polo and Swimming. I’m sure I speak on behalf of the Water Polo community During the 2016 season, the Trinity Basketball programme had one of in extending absolute gratitude to all involved in the completion process, its most successful season in recent years, with the 1st V CAS Premiers, allowing for the utilisation of this outstanding facility. Given the youth in winning the AV Smith Shield. The programme also attained twelve the 1st VI Water Polo side, 2016 could be easily viewed as a rebuilding unofficial Premierships, seven of which were as a result of undefeated year. Although the 1st VI finished a modest fourth in the CAS, the teams. Winning or drawing six out of every ten games played is testament standout team of the programme was the 15As who had an outstanding to the outstanding competitiveness of all teams within the programme. season only losing one game, and in that game losing by a single goal. Congratulations to Jarryd Fernandes (12La), Riley Smith (12Ke) and Jayden The School acknowledges the impressive performance by James Artemi Tanevski (12La) for their selection in the CAS 1st V side. While Davo Hickey (11Hi) and Samuel Yip (10La) on being selected in the CAS side. Samuel (11Ke), Jed Keogh (11Ar), Jake Kerry (11Ho), Thomas Mackenzie (11WJ) also went on to be selected in not only the NSWCIS team but the Under and Sebastian Diaz (10Ta) all represented the CAS 2nd V. In addition, the 16 NSW side. Congratulations also to Kai Young (8we) on his selection School acknowledges the further representation of Riley Smith (12Ke) in in the Under 14 NSW team. The School acknowledges the great work the NSWCIS side. The dedicated approach by Mr Ben Morrissey (MIC, Mr Bruce Duffy (Director of Coaching) has contributed to Trinity Water Director of Coaching, 1st V Coach) should be commended. Through Polo over the past four years. Bruce has recently moved on to exciting his hard work and commitment, the Basketball programme at Trinity new undertakings after the end of Term 3. Mr James Martin (MIC) has continues to advance. Thank you also to Mr Chris Barnes (1st V Assistant been meticulous in his administrative support of the programme and Coach), Mr Ben Treloar (2nd V Coach) and Mr Phil Collins (2nd V Coach) continues to promote the sport throughout the community. Thank you for their efforts over the season. also to Bradley Barr (Patron) for providing guidance and a link between the greater School community and the Water Polo programme. Although it was a relatively quiet season for the 1st XI Cricket side, finishing fourth in the CAS Premiership and after twelve consecutive years, Setting a very clear benchmark within the Association and the State, finally relinquishing the Henderson Shield to Trinity, Kew (Melbourne), the Trinity Swimming programme has again continued its dominant there were a number of representatives to come out of the programme. standing. This year saw the Swimming programme win the CAS Congratulations to Julian Dimas (12Ta), Austin Waugh (11St) and Liam Championships and in doing so, retain the Thyne Challenge Shield for Scott (10We) for their selection in the CAS Cricket team. In addition, the thirteenth consecutive year. Trinity broke four CAS records during congratulations to Austin Waugh (11St) for his selection in the Under the Championships. Congratulations to Samuel Xu (8WH) breaking 17 NSW Metropolitan side, Evasio MacMillan (10Ho) and Liam Scott the 13 Years 50m Breaststroke record. Congratulations also to the 13 (10We) for their selection in the NSWCIS and again Liam for going on Years and 15 Years Medley Relays and the 15 Years 4x50m Relay. The to be selected in the NSW Under 15 side and Australian Under 16 side. Swimming programme also produced twenty-seven individual medals An exceptional cricketer in his own right, Mr Ian Moran (MIC, Coaching at the CIS Championships and an amazing fifty-seven medals at state Director) is a player of high quality with both the bat and ball. Mr Moran and national level competitions of which twenty-three were gold medals. motivates players to give of their best through his example as a dedicated Congratulations must go to Dominic Lopez (8Ke) and Nathan Zhu (11Ke) player, skilled coach and able mentor. Thank you also to Mr Andrew for winning gold medals at the Australian Age Championships. Nathan Yarad (1st XI Coach). Mr Yarad is a wonderful supporter for Cricket in the also went on to not only swim at the Olympic Trials for the Rio de Janeiro School and is a devoted and experienced leader. Olympic Games but was also selected to represent Australia, swimming at the Oceania Championships. Mr Benjamin Tuxford (Director) has settled Continual development of the Rugby programme was the story of in this year extremely well and has built upon the strong foundations left 2016. A tour of Japan was a highlight for the 1st XV and 2nd XV, with before him. Mr Matthew Brown (High Performance Coach) and Andrew the 1st XV registering good wins against Fukuoka High School, Kobe Aebi (Coach) have been tireless in their pursuit to improve each individual Science Technology High School and Kwansei Gakuin. With impressive within the programme. Mrs Janet Wonders (MIC) and Mrs Vanessa Bauer performances against Barker, Cranbrook and St Aloysius’ College, the (Assistant MIC) have provided the necessary support to our swimmers and 1st XV finished the CAS season equal third. A resurgence of sortsin staff, and the School thanks both Janet and Vanessa for this. Rugby was evident, with Trinity hosting five Under 13 teams. However, the Under 14 age group were the standout group with both the 14A Cross Country has continued to be a popular sporting option for many and 14B teams winning unofficial premierships. The Rugby programme Trinity boys. The Cross Country team members have been particularly boasted eighteen representatives in 2016. Congratulations to Cooper hard trainers and determined competitors throughout the season. Chambers (11WJ), Byron Hollingworth-Dessent (11Sc) and Lachlan Ilias At the CAS Championships, the junior and intermediate age groups (10Sc) for their selection in the NSWSRU Under 16 side to tour New both placed first, with the Seniors finishing third. Overall, Trinity won Zealand. Congratulations also to Kordell Payne (11Yo) for his selection the CAS Championships, and in doing so retained the Michael Spratt in the Under 17 NSW Junior Gold Cup team and Jaymesson Ieremia Trophy for the third consecutive year. Twenty Trinity competitors were (9WJ) for his selection in the Under 15 NSW Juniors side. The School selected to compete for CAS, with nine boys going on to compete for also acknowledges Ryan Longville (12Mu), Jordan Morris (12St) and Liam NSWCIS. Congratulations to Patrick Cantlon (7Du), Theo Christian Rasch (12WJ) for their selection in the Under 18 NSWSRU sides and the (7He) and William Cooper (7Hi) who were all medalist at the NSWCIS outstanding achievement of Liam to be selected in the Australian Schools Championships. In addition, Patrick went onto medal at both the NSW
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All Schools Championships and Australian Championships. Mr Michael The Sports Academy provides elite athletes with an education surrounding Spratt (MIC) and Mr Bradley Woods (Coach) have been instrumental the aspects of sport that are often forgotten. Topics around nutrition, in another successful season as well as the development of the Cross drugs in sport, social media and opportunities at colleges in the United Country competitors. Thank you also to Mr Chris Knight for administering States are covered through expert guest speakers. Thank you to Mr Chris the Fun Fit programme which aims to develop Trinity’s aspiring Cross Knight (Fitness and Wellbeing Manager) for his considerate and focused Country runners. approach in developing our elite sporting students.
Trinity Football has continued its programme wide success, winning or The sporting facilities available for the young men of Trinity are exceptional. drawing six out of ten games played in 2016. The 1st XI had a mixed I wish to thank the Head Master, Senior Master, Director of Sport and Co- season, finishing runners up in the St Andrew’s Cup Plate final and Curricular Activities and School Council for their unwavering commitment fifth in the CAS Premiership. In addition, the 1st XI boasted three CAS to sport. It is this vital support that we as a School community are fortunate representatives. Congratulations to Dimitri Valiotis (12Hi), Jordan Kery enough to be the recipients. Trinity is unapologetic in taking the view that (11WJ) and Luca Kmet (11Ke) for their selection in the CAS 1st XI. sport is a distinct and fundamental element of a boy’s education. Overall, the Football programme had six unofficial premierships with the 9B side remaining undefeated throughout the season. The Bill Turner There has been an immense contribution to sport from a large number of Cup side played an outstanding brand of Football, progressing through staff and parents. I would like to make special note of Ms Renata Meleo, to the Sydney Central Final before bowing out. The School is privileged to my Executive Assistant, for her systematic and proficient approach. have Mr Luke Gray (Director of Coaching/MIC/1St XI Coach) continually Ms Meleo is a crucial contributor to sport at Trinity and central to its progressing the skills and culture developed within the programme. His success. I would also like to thank Mr Ben Morrissey who assumes the dedicated, meticulous and resolute approach to the Football programme role of Assistant Sportsmaster (winter) and plays an important part in the ensures its constant growth. Thank you also to Mr Chris Robinson operative organisation of sport at Trinity. (Assistant MIC) for his administrative support throughout the year. I would like to thank all MICs, Coaching Directors, Coaches, Sports Centre Tennis has continued its recent strong showing in 2016. The 1st IV were and Fitness Department Staff, Mr Tom Lombardo and the Physiotherapists, runners up in both the summer and winter seasons. The programme as Ground Staff, Volunteers, parent based support groups and the Old a whole registered seven unofficial Premierships throughout the year Trinitarians Union. Your support is generous and greatly valued by the with four teams being undefeated. The School congratulates, Alex School and by our young men who continue to thrive as a result. Ibrahim (10Ho), Dari Kmet (9Ke), Matthew Nedanovski (9Fo) and James McCabe (8St) who were all selected in the CAS team. With the outlook Sportsmanship, inclusiveness and fair play are all qualities that a personal a positive one for Tennis at Trinity, it will certainly be exciting to watch involvement in sport imparts. The opportunities for students at Trinity the programme continue to progress. Thank you to Mr Jeremy Dykgraaff Grammar School to contribute to the sporting programme are immense. (MIC, Director, 1st IV Coach) for his experienced and dedicated approach The vast majority of students recognise and are recipients of the important to the programme and his determined approach to develop all players features sport affords. I challenge all to capitalise unreservedly on the regardless of ability. chance to be a recipient of such return.
Fencing, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Raw sport, School Swimming, Snow Sports Hugo Engele | Sportsmaster and Table Tennis are sports that are also offered to Trinity students. These activities require much administrative effort, and I would like to thank the respective staff leadership: Ms Sabine Wieczorek and Mr David Latimer, Mr Michael Spratt, Mrs Sally Ortega and Ms Tania Mason, Mr Ian Moore, Mr Guy Dennis and Mr Bill Foran, Mr Matthew Hirst and Mr Simon Bootle, Mr Ben Treloar and Mr Andreas Mickler. TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 138 AFL SPORTS MASTER | AFL SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
FIRST XVIII AFL
Back Row Bradley Uglow, Thomas Stavropoulos, Joshua Kerr, Davo Hickey, Blake Byrne, Josiah Romeo, Kristian Dahan First Row Mr Milton Cujes (Head Master), Jack Pullinger, Finn Ritchie, Jed Keogh, Lachlan Fitch, Andrew O’Dea, Jonathan Hooper, John Dunn, Mr Hudo Engele (Sportsmaster) Seated Nathaniel Davies, Jacob Nasr, Lachlan Gregory, Jarryd Fernandes (Captain), Mr Chris Barnes (Coach), Andrew Stelzer (Vice-Captain), Liam Scott, Jake Kerry, Samuel Austin
see the development of Chris Saintilan (10Ta), Luke Cunningham (10He), MIC Mr Chris Barnes Hugh Casimir (9(WH) and Mackenzie Gavin (10Hi) who all showed weekly progress in their skills and understanding of the game. Aniket Sharma Captain Jarryd Fernandes (12La) (10Ta) took an enormous leap in confidence and ability this year and it will be exciting to see how he builds on this next year.
This was an historic year for Trinity AFL with the inclusion of the First XVIII There were many individual moments worth celebrating such as Jonathan in the Independent Schools Cup. Led by Captain Jarryd Fernandes (12La) Hooper’s 100th goal for Trinity AFL, and the invitations received by Blake and Vice-Captain Andrew Stelzer (11St), the team performed beyond Toohey (8Ke), Davo Hickey (11Ke), Luke Nichol (8Ho) and Jack Nichol expectations to sit on top of the competition for much of the season, (8Ho) to attend the Kieren Jack Talent Identification programme run by before losing some tough games in the final rounds to finish fourth with the Sydney Swans. Matthew Uglow (8He) and Finn Murphy (8Ta) were a win-loss record of 4-2. The Firsts looked at their best when utilising their also rewarded with invitations to the Joss State Zone Trials in Albury these agility and speed to run the ball from defence into attack where sixteen school holidays, a sign that the future is bright in regards to individual different goal scorers showed the range of attacking options available talent. to us. A strong back six led by Sam Austin (11Hi) Kris Dahan (10Hi) and Andrew O’Dea (11La) provided plenty of scoreboard pressure and refused The jewel in the crown for season 2016 was the unofficial premiership to give up any easy goals. This team could not have been as successful won by our mighty Year 7/8 team in the last round of competition after without the incredible efforts of the Year 9/10 players who committed a year of dominating their opposition. Training was intense, with the to play two games a week, sometimes at different venues, in order to younger Year 7 players never giving an inch to their much taller and give us the numbers to take the field. Blake Byrne (10WH), Nathaniel stronger Year 8 teammates. Their defensive pressure was exceptional Davies (10Ke), Joshua Kerr (10We), Jonathan Hooper (10Ar), Kris Dahan throughout the season, limiting their opposition to 30 points a game, (10Hi), Finn Ritchie (10Ke) and Jack Pullinger (10Ho) were all central to whilst the forwards were set free to score over 60 points a game. This the success of both the Firsts and the 9/10 team. The athleticism of Riley team had a great combination of size and speed and we look forward to Smith (12Ke) and Josiah Romeo (11Sc) were a sight to behold, and when seeing what they can accomplish in the years to come. they worked in tandem there was little the opposition could do to stop them. The battle for top goal scorer was a tight one, with Jake Kerry Overall, this has been a wonderfully successful and enjoyable season for (11Ho), Mark Dedes (11St), Davo Hickey (11Ke) and Jonathan Hooper everyone involved in Trinity AFL. I would like to thank the coaches, Mr (10Ar) pushing Jarryd Fernandes (12La) to score four last round goals to Andrew Pierce, Mr Andrew Murphy, Mr Chris Aschman and Mr Curt Pahl, clinch the title. Both Jarryd and Mark were elected into the All-Star team for their wisdom, patience and passion. I would also like to extend my voted on by the umpires after each game. thanks to all the parents who were such a great source of support for their boys throughout the year. The Year 9/10 team finished third in their competition after dropping some games and slipping out of premiership contention. It was most pleasing to
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Back Row Mr Chris Aschman (Assistant Coach), Jonathan Titmarsh, Matthew Robertson, Sebastian Buchanan, Jack Nichol, Luke Nichol, Bailey Plummer, Asher Linkous, Mr Andrew Murphy (Coach) First Row Jake Keogh, James Park, Jack Braga , Seamus O’Connor, Alister Buchanan, Christopher Stelzer, Joshua Louttit, Aiden Murphy, Seated Harry Williams, Nicholas Enno, Finn Murphy, Matthew Uglow (Captain), Jasper McCullagh, Anton Demark, Gabriel Willis
All Star Selections First XVIII Stats Leaders (continued) 7/8 team 9/10 team First XVIII Name Hit Outs Name Tackles Sebastian Buchanan (8Sc) Bradley Uglow (10He) Jarryd Fernandes (12La) Blake Byrne 59 Joshua Kerr 50 Blake Toohey (8Ke) Jonathan Hooper (10Ar) Mark Dedes (11St) Riley Smith 56 Josiah Romeo 22
Finn Murphy (8Ta) Josiah Romeo 10 Riley Smith 15 Jarryd Fernandes 9 Andrew O’Dea 14 Best and Fairest Tom Stavropoulos 5 Blake Byrne 13 7/8 9/10 First XVIII Chris Barnes | MIC AFL Luke Nichol (8He) Jonathan Hooper (10Ar) Jarryd Fernandes (12La)
2016 First XVIII awards Best Defensive Player Joshua Kerr (10We) Players’ Player Davo Hickey (11Ke) Most Goals Jarryd Fernandes (12La) Best and Fairest Jarryd Fernandes (12La)
First XVIII Stats Leaders Name Av Disposals Name Goals Andrew Stelzer 22.0 Jarryd Fernandes 10 Jarryd Fernandes 18.8 Mark Dedes
Josiah Romeo 18.6 Jonathan Hooper 7 Nathaniel Davies 16.3 Davo Hickey 6 Joshua Kerr 15.0 Jake Kerry 5 TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 140 BASKETBALL AFL | BASKETBALL SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
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Back Row Ryan Maranik, Jed Keogh, Thomas Mackenzie, Davo Hickey, Sebastian Diaz, Jake Kerry (Co-Vice Captain) Seated Jayden Tanevski, Mr Ben Morrissey (Coach), Jarryd Fernandes (Captain of Basketball), Mr Milton Cujes (Head Master), Riley Smith (Co-Vice Captain), Mr John Allen (Director of Sport and Co-Curricular Activities), John Bechara Absent Mr Chris Barnes (Assistant Coach)
would be a very productive asset (17 pts 7 rebs) to the team this season Director of Coaching Mr Ben Morrissey with an eye catching performance. A crucial home game against Knox, who were also undefeated, resulted in a defining victory (76-62) for Trinity, with Captain Jarryd Fernandes (12La) Jayden Tanevski (12La) posting his third straight twenty plus points haul (20 Vice-Captain Riley Smith (12Ke) pts 7 rebs). The following week, the traditional Friday night fixture against Cranbrook took place, where Davo Hickey (11Ke), feeling settled in to the Vice-Captain Jake Kerry (11Ho) Trinity structure of play, performed exceptionally (15 pts 12 rebs 6 asts.) as the 1st V remained perfect after four games with a resounding victory (103-57). In the last game of the first round, a focused and very determined What a season for Trinity Basketball. In fact, it was the best overall Trinity headed up north to take on the reigning Premiers, Barker College, performance by the School since Basketball became an official CAS sport not at their usual venue “The Brick Pit”, but in their school gym which has back in 1974. The 1st V were back on top of the CAS tree once again, lifting been a fortress over many seasons. The “Green Machine” was firing this the A.V. Smith Shield for the sixth time in the past eight seasons. Another day and completely dominated the Red and Blues (76-61), as Riley Smith twelve teams (Year 10D, 10E, 10F, 10G, 10H, 8A, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 7A, (12Ke) out played his twin-towered opponents with an inspiring effort (22 7E) achieved glory, winning unofficial CAS Premierships in their particular pts 13 rebs). divisions. A big part of our success stems from the Trinity Coaching staff. They are passionate about our boys playing hard each week, but above all, Heading into the second half of the season, Trinity was well placed and playing with the right attitude and sportsmanship. continued were they finished with another well-orchestrated victory over St. Aloysius’ (85-49). Jarryd Fernandes (12La) was a one man wrecking crew 1ST V SEASON in the win over Waverley (91-76), recording a big double, double (22 pts 21 rebs). A disappointing loss followed at Knox (55-82), which has proved a bit “Trinity recapture the A.V. Smith Shield in a heroic last game performance.” of a graveyard for Trinity over the last four seasons. Being down a couple of The boys in Green put in a dominant season, winning nine games by an players through injury didn’t help, but the only positive on the day was Jed average of 32.1 points to see the A.V. Smith Shield return to Summer Hill Keogh’s (11Ar) strong defensive effort (8 rebs) and relentless hustle. Trinity which seems to be it’s spiritual place over the past decade. Defensively, bounced back quickly in the cauldron like conditions at Cranbrook (99- Trinity just simply strangled their CAS opponents into submission as they 55), with the highlight being a Jayden Tanevski two handed dunk which struggled to handle Trinity’s intimidating in your face full court pressure. sent the Trinity Boarders, who were in attendance, into rapturous applause. On top of that, Trinity’s depth and the emergence of a number of players Ryan Maranik (11Ar) and John Bechara (12Mu) took the most of their allowed Trinity to execute at both ends of the court. opportunities as Trinity moved one step closer to CAS glory. With the CAS Premiership wrapped up, it was now up to Trinity if they wanted to share In the opening game of the season in the TGS Sports Centre the 1st V it with Barker and Knox who were both on two losses heading into the last sent a strong message to the rest of the CAS Schools with a thumping game. A win at home against Barker would hand the A.V. smith Shield to victory over St. Aloysius’ (94-31). This was backed up by another solid effort Trinity exclusively, and in front of a big parochial crowd the tension was against Waverley (96-56) where young Tom Mackenzie (11WJ) showed he high. A late withdrawal on game day from Trinity’s leading scorer, Jayden Tanevski (22.3ppg) through injury, didn’t deflate the boys from Summer 141 BASKETBALL | CONTINUED
Hill, but seemed to inspire them as they came out firing to completely dominate Barker. Jake Kerry (11Ho) Most Valuable Players was outstanding (15 pts 5 asts), firing in a barrage of ‘3s’ from the outset. Sebastian Diaz (10Ta) came of 1st V Riley Smith (12Ke) age as a player, taking his opportunity with a starting spot and playing the game of his life (26 pts 4 rebs) at both ends of the floor, while Riley Smith once again produced a double, double (11 pts 10 rebs). Jarryd 2nd V Ollie Davis (11Ke) Fernandes led from the front with a fitting captains performance (22 pts 10 rebs). As as the full time siren sounded, the student body charged the floor to celebrate with their peers. It was a fitting end on a big 2nd V Liam Rasch (12WJ) stage for this hardworking group who faced a number of challenges throughout the season to stand tall 3rd V Nicholas Driessen (11Yo) when it counted. 4th V Ken Zhang (11We) I would like to thank the Jarryd Fernandes (Captain of Basketball) for his exceptional leadership both on and off the court. He had great support in the leadership team with Co-Vice Captains, Riley Smith and Jake 5th V Nicholas Lee (12WH) Kerry also driving the Trinity’s ‘team’ standards. Assistant Coach, Mr Chris Barnes, was once again a key figure in our success with his ability to dissect and improve our potent defence on weekly bases and his 6th V Joseph Chamoun (12Sc) timely suggestions on game day. I would also like to thank the support of the School, in particular the Head Thomas Stavropoulos Master and Mr Green, and their passion for the Sport. Mr Allen and Mr Engele, from the very busy Sport 7th V (11He) and Co-curricular office, provide the Basketball programme with whatever it requires to give our students the best opportunity to succeed. 8th V Ludwig Prosinger (11Sc) Best Defensive Player | Jarryd Fernandes 9th V Darcey Brockel (11Du) Players’ Player | Riley Smith 10th V Calvin Fong (12Ta) Dave Kermode Coach’s Award | Jarryd Fernandes 10A Justin Jasa (Ho) Most Improved Year 12 Player Award | John Bechara 10B Darcy Edwards (WJ) 1sts Leading Scorers (CAS games only) 10C Jacob Taylor-Tighe (Ta) Games Points Average 10D Marcus Buvac (WJ) Jayden Tanevski 9 201 22.3 10E Joshua Ward (Sc) Jarryd Fernandes 10 162 16.2 10F Tallis Coman (Yo) Riley Smith 8 132 16.6 Max McCluskey-Voight 10G (Ar) TRINITY BASKETBALL CHALLENGE
10H Thomas Newall (Yo) The 16th Annual Trinity Challenge continues to be well supported, featuring sixteen Independent Schools 9A Richard Ziade (Mu) (CAS, GPS, ISA). It plays a big part in each schools preparation for the second round of their respective competitions after a long summer break. 9B Sam York (Hi) Trinity went into the Challenge looking to build on the great success they achieved in round one of the 9C Hugh Casimir (WH) CAS season and compete with the best of the GPS. Trinity began the tournament strongly with a crushing 9D Josh Chen (Fo) win over Grammar (80-42) and then in a physical game disposed of GPS power Newington (60-50). In the final game of the day against St. Augustine’s, Trinity struggled early before pulling away to win (78-60) and 9E Nathan Roberts (We) finish top of their pool.
9F Julian Toomey (Ta) Qualifying for the Championship Division for the first time since 2012, Trinity defeated Riverview (68-59) in the Quarter Final. Due to a drama with the backboard on court two, the Plate Division was cancelled and the 9G Joshua Borgnolo (Mu) Championship draw adjusted so Trinity were paired up against a determined Newington outfit who proved 9H Philip Chan (WJ) too strong in the Semi-Final and ended Trinity’s tournament (36-66). Incredibly, Newington then backed up half an hour later to defeat Scots in the Championship Final (54-48). 8A Earvin Dizon (Ta) 8B Joseph Nassif (He) REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS 8C Christopher Stelzer (St) CAS 1sts Jarryd Fernandes, Riley Smith, Jayden Tanevski CAS 2nds Jake Kerry, Jed Keogh, Tom Mackenzie, Davo Hickey, Sebastian Diaz 8D Malachi Hawkes (WJ) NSWCIS Team Riley Smith 8E Hamzeh Abutaa (La) 8F Spiro Christopoulos (Ar) Other notable honours were Deonte Williams (7Yo) and Theo Kidd (7WJ) while playing Representative Basketball for the Sydney Comets qualified for the prestige’s Australian Club Championships in Newcastle, 8G Anthony Xegas (Hi) NSW. 8H Joseph Booth (Ar) SPEECH DAY AWARDS 7A Tyrese Proctor (Fo) Andrew Haslam Memorial Trophy – “Outstanding Performance in Basketball” | Riley Smith 7B Jacob Stark (Fo) Dean McDowell Award – for “Outstanding Junior Basketball Player” | Ethan Bateman (8WJ) 7C Daniel Morris (St) 2ND V SEASON 7D Nathaniel Stojic (La) For the second straight year, Trinity’s season came down to a single game, and unfortunately the Greens 7E James Kern (WJ) stumbled late in the match to Barker by just four points (35-39) after leading most of the contest. Over 7F Daniel Soldatos (Hi) the last couple of seasons, the 2nd V have built a strong culture and belief under the guidance of Coach Treloar. The boys began the CAS with a solid win over St. Aloysius’ (38-33) where Ollie Davis (11Ke) had 7G Joshua Butler (St) the hot hand (16 pts) and kept the momentum going with a James Spanos (12Ho) led (15 pts) victory over Waverley (48-27). More success followed with an inspiring win up at Knox (46-37) and a hard fought 7H James Pau (Ta) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY victory over Cranbrook (38-26), thanks to a couple of big ‘3s’ from Harry Dunn (11Mu) and some clutch 142 BASKETBALL SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
baskets by Patrick Di Giannatonio (11Ho). The final game of the first round through undefeated (10-0), and the 10Gs and 10Hs just dropping one against Barker saw two undefeated teams go head to head, with Andrew game. Overall the Year 10 cohort won an incredible eighty percent of Jamieson-Grigg (11Ho) playing his best game and dominating the middle games played. The intensity and level of play right down to the 10Hs was (10 pts). But the teams couldn’t be separated with the score tied (41-41) the best depth in a year group I have ever seen in my time at Trinity. This at full time. was no more evident than in the second round games against Knox where Trinity got the clean sweep, winning every game from 10As to 10Hs. One Trinity began slowly after the long break with a disappointing loss to St. memorable moment came when the ball fell to 10As guard Justin Jasa (Ho) Aloysius’ (25-27), but bounced back against Waverley (50-39). Josh Di who dribbled the ball down the court and hit the game-winning buzzer Giannantonio (12Ho) led the way (15 pts) in the win over Knox (48-41), beater over two Knox defenders to secure a memorable two-point victory. but not even a huge game (14 pts) from Liam Rasch (12WJ) could get the Greens out of a hole against Cranbrook as they went down (35-56) YEAR 9 convincingly. Fortunately for Trinity, their rival for top spot, Barker, were also having trouble keeping their good form up, and both schools headed On paper the results might not look that inspiring for the Year 9s, but into the last game with a six wins, two losses and a draw. Although Trinity with the Field Studies Camp factor and injuries to key players, Trinity overall went down in the all-important last game, the boys played their hearts out were very competitive. Numerous boys were given the opportunity to in front of a very appreciative Trinity student body. test themselves at a higher level than they have played before, and this experience will help Trinity in the future. I would like to thank all the players and in particular the leadership of Alex Andreatta (12Du), Josh Di Giannantonio and James Spanos throughout YEAR 8 what was a great season. These boys played with great passion and served It was a stellar season for the Year 8s, with the incredibly talented 8As going the Basketball programme for many years with pride. The Coaching staff, undefeated (10-0), as did the mighty 8Es (9-0) who were only challenged led by Mr Ben Treloar, challenges the boys to be their best each week both once throughout the season, disposing of their opposition by an average of on and off the court. He was well supported by his assistant, Mr Phil Collins, 16.2 points a game. Also unofficial Premiers were the 8C, 8D and 8F teams whose experience and knowledge played a big part in the 2nd V’s success. who only lost one game. One of many highlights was the total domination of Barker in both rounds as all eight teams claimed comprehensive victories. Best Defensive Player | Liam Rasch Overall the Year group finished with a seventy-nine percent success rate Players’ Player | Liam Rasch that was only just bettered by the Year 10s.
YEAR 7 2nds Leading Scorers (CAS games only) The new kids on the block performed quite well in their short season, Games Points Average with Trinity’s future looking bright as the 7As (5-0) and 7Es (4-0) were Ollie Davis 10 87 8.7 undefeated for the season. With a big chunk of the 7As playing outside School, this talented group will no doubt continue to thrive. Overall the Josh Di Giannantonio 10 71 7.1 boys were successful fifty-five percent of games played, and with a longer Liam Rasch 10 70 7.0 preparation when they enter Year 8 better results are sure to follow.
COLOURS BASKETBALL OPENS The Colours Basketball programme was extremely strong this season, in The Opens group finished the season with an overall record fifty percent particular the Year 10 group who consisted of many boys who easily could success rate, which was very pleasing considering the depth wasn’t have been playing at a higher level. The enthusiasm shown by the boys and as strong as in previous seasons. The 5ths and 6ths finished with solid Coaches, Miss Vanessa Bauer and Mr Adam Wood, created a great positive records (6-4), while the highlights were strong rounds against Waverley vibe each week in the Old Gym. and Cranbrook where the Opens won eight and seven games respectively. Another memorable moment was in the opening game of the season when Paul Orphanides’ (12Sc) then stole the ball at mid-court and drove in Best & Fairest Player to trickle in the match-winning basket as the clock expired. Year 10 Colours Nicholas Testa (Mu) YEAR 10 Year 9 Colours Calvin Lukabyo (Yo) Easily the best performed group of the season were the Year 10s, who Ben Morrissey | MIC Basketball captured five unofficial Premierships with the 10Ds, 10Es, and 10Fs going
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Back Row Patrick Di Giannantonio, Edison Chan, Liam Rasch, Andrew Jamieson-Grigg, Mr Phil Collins (Assistant Coach) Seated James Spanos, Ollie Davis, Alexander Andreatta, Mr Ben Treloar (Coach), Joshua Di Giannantonio, Ben LoRusso, Harry Dunn
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Back Row Mr Kell Daniels (Coach), Jack Arraj, Antony Bonaccorso, Nicholas Driessen, Alex Karvountzis, Mackenzie Roberts Seated Zac Saboune, Joseph Latif, Paul Orphanides, Will Giezekamp, Joseph Robson
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Back Row Mr Kell Daniels (Coach), Lachlan Boys, Gabriel Whitfield, Scott Seeto, Samuel Trevena Seated Ray Chan, Matthew Lang, Jack Yeung, Ken Zhang, Anthony Nguyen TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 144 5TH V BASKETBALL BASKETBALL SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Back Row Andrew Stelzer, Kristof Bryndum, Dennis Ou Liam Kulkarni, Mr Peter Bamford (Coach) Seated Benjamin Li, Nicholas Lee, Christopher Elias, Angus Davies, Christopher Tarlamis
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Back Row Adam Tanana, Kristof Bryndum, Lukas Phipps, Mr Peter Bamford (Coach) Seated Jacob Zeitoun, Phillip Ma, Joseph Chamoun, Ben Stark, James Li
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Back Row William Yoo, Thomas Stavropoulos, Michael Ellis, Avery Freeman, Harry Chen, Miss Rosey Stewart (Coach) Seated Johnson Lin, Riley Wanless, Carl Wingti, Aruren Ravichandran, Sam Halmarick
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Back Row Jason Hong, Mackenzie Brown, Niko Acosta, Ludwig Prosinger, Matthew Smerdely, Miss Rosey Stewart (Coach) Seated Jaxon Chong, Kaden Tsoi, Nicholas Plessas, Omar Fouda, Ajay George
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Back Row Mr Ben Morrissey (MIC Basketball), Nikolas-Alexander Ginis, Joshua Kerr, Lachlan Zeng, Cooper Young, Thomas Diiorio-De Domeneghi, Mr Phil Collins (Assistant Director of Coaching Basketball) Seated Justin Jasa, Martin Song, David Carreon, Jonathan Zheng, Thomas Corias Absent Mr Sam Christodoulides (Coach)
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Back Row Mr Nic Stephenson (Coach), Richard Ziade, Marcus Kartsounis, Alec Mackenzie, Anthony Mai Seated Aidan Tharmarajah, Jorge Paraskevopoulos, James Corben, Eddy Alcock, Christyon Hayek Absent Louis Banning-Taylor TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 146 8A BASKETBALL BASKETBALL SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Back Row Mr Phil Collins (Coach), Christian Diaz, Bailey Plummer, Jack Nichol, Ethan Bateman, Luke Nichol Seated Nicholas Nikiforidis, Asher Linkous, Earvin Dizon, Joel Passerini, Ky Willoughby
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Back Row Mr Steve Carfino (Coach), Jamie Christopoulos, Theo Kidd, Hayden Johnson Seated Bertie Alcock, Alistair Roseworn, Thomas Buvac, Jack Casimir, Tyrese Proctor, Deonte Williams, Daniel Jackson
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Back Row Vasi Macmillan, Anuj Aloysius, Joshua Weston, Travis Fleming, Raghavan Selvaratnam, Tane Edmed Seated Mark Dedes, Julian Dimas, Mr Andrew Yarad (Coach), Austin Waugh, Bradley Uglow
three rounds remaining, the CAS table was tight and any number of sides Director of Coaching Mr Ian Moran could finish as eventual premiers. As has been the case for anumber Captain of Cricket Julian Dimas (12Ta) of seasons, Trinity failed to capitalise on key moments during matches and they lost matches to Knox and Cranbrook. To the boys credit, they Captain of 1st XI Austin Waugh (11St) bounced back in the final round and recorded a convincing victory over Barker to spoil their dreams of CAS glory. The School’s depth was tested again this season due to numerous injuries and lack of form, but this gave Trinity Cricket had a season of mixed fortunes. The School’s overall a number of boys opportunities they may not normally have received. A winning ratio in every CAS match played ended up sitting at forty-one total of almost twenty boys represented the 1st XI, the majority of which percent. There were a number of pleasing performances from teams in have next season and beyond to look forward to playing for the School. the A’s for a number of age groups which I will highlight in more detail below. The bottom team in each age group had a combined winning Highlights for the CAS season were undoubtedly Travis Fleming’s (12WJ) total of twenty-seven percent (ten wins from thirty-six matches) which 5-22 against Waverley, Mark Dede’s (11St) 5-20 against the same highlights the challenges the School faces in terms of the overall depth of opposition and Liam Scott’s (10We) 5-22 versus Barker. For the first time the programme and the number of boys we have playing who are very in a number of years, there were no centuries recorded by the 1st XI. new to the game. Although there were multiple players who scored half centuries, this lack of match winning innings’ was a big reason for the side only winning half There were a number of teams who had very successful seasons, of their matches. Julian Dimas (12Ta), in his return from injury, scored including the 2nd XI side. After seven rounds of the CAS season they were a brutal 87 not out off only 50 balls against St Aloysius. Austin Waugh undefeated and a real chance of winning a premiership. Unfortunately, (11St) scored half centuries against Knox in both games they played and the boys fell over at the final hurdle and suffered losses to Knox and also against Waverley. Mark Dedes came very close to a century in the Barker, but a successful season was enjoyed nevertheless. The 8A side sides drawn fixture against Knox by scoring 97, and backed this up with also performed well all season and their fortunes mirrored the 2nd XI. 78 versus St Aloysius. Undefeated after Round 7, they lost to Knox and Barker late in the season which meant their title hopes slipped away. As mentioned previously, the 2nd XI had a very successful season. The side worked together as a team and showed great fighting spirit and Cricket, as most sports are, is process based when it comes to achieving determination all season. Nicholas Chan (12Mu) and Sanjan Naganathan results. The boys need to pay further attention to the way they are (11Ta) both scored half centuries during the season, and the side had training, and the intensity at which they train if they wish to achieve better multiple bowlers who contributed each week with the ball in hand. results on the field. The School is blessed with top class training facilities, enthusiastic team coaches, as well as the use of specialist coaches, and The 3rd XI played a very exciting brand of Cricket all season. They had playing fields that are second to none in the CAS, perhaps even all of a number of standout players who contributed to the team’s success. Sydney. There are a number of grade Cricket clubs that would like to call George Varvaressos (11La) scored 66 against Waverley and 64 not out TGS Number 1 home. Scott Muller and his team of hard working ground against Cranbrook which led to victories. Michael Pahos (12Hi), Avinash staff do a tremendous job and deserve a lot of credit for the attacking Dilojan (11Mu), and Dinesh Sritharan (12We) also recorded half centuries brand of cricket that can be played on the Number 1 and Number 3 oval. during the season. With the ball in hand, Lachlan Hayward (11Fo) was It is now up to the boys to utilise these factors and produce the results reliable all season and his spell of 5-4 against St Aloysius’ highlighted his on the field. control of line and length. Michael Pahos also took 5-15 against Knox which contributed to an emphatic victory. The 1st X1’s season showed signs of brilliance, and for the majority of The 10A side performed well during the course of the season considering TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY the season they threatened to be a real force in the competition. With 148 CRICKET SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
2ND XI CRICKET
Back Row Jason Quach, Max Veltro, Harrison Page, Sam Otton, Alec Suster, Lachlan Fitch, Nicholas Bishop Seated Sanjan Naganathan, Ameer Dimeglio, Nicholas Chan, Mr John Diakis (Coach), Patrick Barlow, Rushad Parekh, Michael Pahos
they had up to four players in the age group playing for the 1st XI. Great bowled well at times during the season and both boys claimed five wicket wins over St Aloysius, Waverley and Cranbrook were highlights of the hauls during the season. It was a difficult season for the 8C side only season. Jonathan Hooper (10Ar) scored a brilliant 123 not out in the sides managing to win two games, but I would like to congratulate the 8D boys victory over St Aloysius’. Neilesh Fernandes (10We) showed signs of what who recorded their first victories for Trinity during the season. As Year 7 he is capable of with half centuries against Waverley and Barker. Bradley players they lost every game, but this season the boys pulled out all the Uglow (10He) spent a good deal of the season in the 1st XI and was sorely stops and won two of their last four games. missed by the 10A side. His spell of 8-26 against Waverley highlighted exactly how dominant he is within his own age group. Saachin Simpson’s The Year 7A team won three out of their give games, with Rory Scott (10WH) spell of 6-41 against Knox was also a season highlight. The 10B (7We) highlighting his batting prowess by scoring three half centuries. side faced a different type of challenge this season. After being fortunate Darcy Mooney (7La) and Emmanuel Grogan (7Fo) also enjoyed a bright enough to win premierships the previous two seasons, the side faced a start to their Trinity Cricket careers by scoring half centuries. The 7B, C, big change in personnel due to a number of players moving up to the and D teams all failed to record a victory in each of their five matches - a 10As. The side struggled to cope early in the season and a number of the worrying statistic and one which will need to be addressed quickly. boys found the step up to playing for the 10As particularly challenging, but they managed to put together some improved performances in the Representative Players back half of the season and win a couple of matches. Congratulations to Julian Dimas, Austin Waugh, and Liam Scott who The Year 9 teams face a difficult challenge each year as they have to deal were selected to play for the CAS in the Lord’s Taverners’ Cricket week. with constant personnel changes in their teams due to the Field Studies programme commitments. The positive spin that can be put on this Liam Scott and Vasi Macmillan (10 Ho) were selected to play for the CIS situation is that a number of boys are exposed to higher levels of Cricket NSW Under 15 team, and from there Liam was selected to represent than they would perhaps normally and can use this experience to develop NSW Under 15 Schoolboys team. The national schoolboy tournament their own Cricket further. The 9A team started the season well but fell was held in Brisbane, and Liam performed with distinction with both bat away in the one day games. Ritvik Dinesh (9Ke) was solid as a rock with and ball. At the end of the tournament, an Australian Under 16 team the bat and scored half centuries against St Aloysius and Knox. Kenneth was announced and Liam was one of the selected members of the team. Chu (9Mu) scored a half century against Waverley and showed signs of This is a fantastic achievement and one of which he should be extremely development during the season. The 9B team found the going tough this proud. The Australian Under 16 team will compete against Pakistan in the year but I was pleased that the boys were able to notch up two victories UAE in January 2017. late in the season. Rory Scott, Darcy Mooney, Sebastian Buchanan (8Sc), Joshua Yeoh The 8A side had a fantastic season as previously mentioned and won six (8Sc) and Emmanuel Grogan all were selected in various NSW Emerging out of their eight games. The boys were completely dominant early in the Blues squads to train over the off season and compete at the age season, blowing teams off the park which made getting a bat and bowl championships early in the coming season. Having these young players in each week somewhat difficult, however, the boys did not complain, they high performance programs bodes well for the future of Trinity Cricket. simply got on with the job of winning games. Luca Dimeglio (8La) was the standout performer with the ball and his spell of 5-5 against Waverley I would personally like to thank all coaches for their tireless efforts was mesmerising. The 8B side enjoyed a successful season and won more with their respective teams. Cricket is a very time consuming sport. The games than they lost. It was especially pleasing to witness not one but two dedication and enthusiasm the coaches have shown throughout the players score centuries for the side. Sanjay Anandarajah (8Du) and Sam season has been very much appreciated. Dennis (8St) both made 111 not out and both were justifiably rewarded with promotion to the 8A side. Luke Selim (8Ho) and Aryan Rawal (8Mu) Ian Moran | MIC Cricket 149 CRICKET | CONTINUED
3RD XI CRICKET
Back Row Ronak Nand, Benjamin Crowhurst, Nicholas Griffiths, Lachlan Hayward, Callum Arnold Second Row Mr Jonathan Harris (Coach), Avinash Dilojan, Bailey Mears, Dinesh Sritharan, Samuel Austin, David Lambropoulos, George Varvaressos Seated Edmund Hunt, Alan Lo, Liam Scott, Lachlan Gregory, Michael Pahos, Thomas Hallworth, Jacob Nasr
10A CRICKET
Back Row Mr William Campbell (Coach), Tim Ledden, Alexander Kolesnikoff, Angus Clark, Finn Ritchie Seated Matthew Turner, Nicholas Pavic, Jonathan Hooper, Neilesh Fernandes, Aniket Sharma
9A CRICKET
Back Row Mr Andrew Payne (Coach), Ritvik Dinesh, Ethan Grimmond, Jack Bermingham, Angus McDonald, Luke Powell, Blaise McKee, Isaac Wilkins Seated George Panopoulos, Dillon Srikumar, Jordan Gupta, Kenneth Chu, Luke Hennessy, Ronan Maddox, Benjamin Bishop TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 150 8A CRICKET CRICKET SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Back Row Mr Luke Gray (Coach), Pierce Foley, Sebastian Buchanan, Ritvik Sharma, William Barlow Seated Harry Goldsmith, Patrick Fouracre, Thomas Thorpe, Joshua Yeoh, Luca Dimeglio, Angus Mooney, Matthew Uglow
7A CRICKET
Back Row Mr Chris Robinson (Coach), Hunter Hannaford, Emmanuel Grogan, Rory Scott, Samuel Vickery, Oscar Van Hal, Darcy Mooney, Nicholas Enno Seated Thomas Seeto, Peter Roser, Benjamin Powell, Oscar Ballantine-Jones, Nikhil Kapoor
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CROSS COUNTRY
Back Row Ethan Brouw, Michael Ellis, Michael Amin, Phillip Davies, Jonno Batson Third Row Julian Kasch, Paul Raptis, Nathaniel Davies, Sebastian Hahn, Louis Banning-Taylor, Dario Bossi, Alex Chow, Kash Powell, Nathaniel Xue, Zac Brown Second Row Mr Michael Spratt (MIC), Patrick Cantlon, Anson Man, Lelland Hui, Thomas Spratt, Tyeson Street, Philip Kyriacou, Dominic Jia, Matthew Ng, Zain Rasool First Row Mr Phil McKay, Oscar Ballantine-Jones, Nikola Vasic, Matheson Harricks, Julian Ferrone, Jonathon Wong, Bill Zhu, Joshua Butler, Patrick Chen, Harry Driessen, Matthew Turner, Mr Bradley Woods Seated Alex Reddel, Jason Tung, Nathan Xie, Benjamin Bishop, Sanath Bala, William Jeffree (Captain), Connor Dwyer, Logan Kaye, William Cooper, Dean Rasool, Matthew Chan
two of our favourite exports Cameron Griffith (’14) and Oliver Hoare (’15) MIC Mr Michael Spratt continued to put daylight between them and their rival schoolboys as they Captain William Jeffree (12Ho) shaved a considerable 2min and 17secs of the previous Old Boys’ Record in a new time of 32min 46.96 secs.
Trinity’s school colours may well be green and white, but Trinity Cross Other Trinity teams to perform superbly and contribute to what was the Country is well and truly in a “Purple Patch”! For the third successive most successful Trinity Relays ever, from a Trinity perspective, were the year, the Trinity Cross Country Team has secured the CAS Cross Country 16s and 14s teams. The 16s team of Jonno Batson (10WH), Nathaniel Championship. And unlike last year when it was in shared capacity with Davies (10Ke), Lelland Hui (10Fo) and Kash Powell (10Ar) absolutely Barker, this year it was Trinity’s year to shine alone atop the podium, with smoked their opposition to be a full minute ahead of the second placed a commanding and emphatic victory, winning convincingly the 14 Years Scots team. event and the 16 Years event and placing a solid third in the Opens’ team race. Incredibly we had seven athletes in the top ten in the 14s race at the The 14s team, Ethan Brouw (8Ta), Patrick Cantlon (7Du), William CAS Championships and six in the top ten in the 16s race. Obviously the Cooper (7Hi) and Logan Kaye (9Ho), also annihilated any semblance of “Purple Patch” looks set to continue for a number of years. competition as they put a considerable 2min 55secs into their nearest rivals Sydney High. The highlights of the season are as follows: THE CAS V GPS THE TRINITY RELAYS The Opens’ race at the St Ignatius’ Riverview Invitation incorporated the The 19th Trinity Relays were held at Ewen Park, Hurlstone Park on 18 July. annual CAS v GPS clash. The GPS were always the favourites heading The mass start of 125 runners contributes greatly to the atmosphere at into the event. However, that didn’t deter the CAS team as they took the relays, with the little blokes running with their older schoolboy role it to their GPS rivals. A lad from Cranbrook won in fine style, despite a models, Old Boy heroes and a few crusty old staff members - much fun! concerted effort by a young Barker competitor who stuck with him before dropping off in the last lap. This left the door open for the GPS runners The Trinity Old Boys team--there were two in fact--were led out on the to pounce as they place second and third then fifth and sixth to seal the first lap by Mathew Crowhurst (’14) as he clung to another speedy Old victory for the GPS in a narrow result, GPS 16pts to CAS 2”2pts. From Boy Aidan Dawson (’14). Aidan effected the change with the hand touch a Trinity perspective though, we were over the moon with the superb, to Lachlan Balzer (’10) just ahead of Mathew, who looked pleased with focused and tenacious run of Benjamin Bishop (9Hi), as he was the third himself as he set Thomas Do Canto (’03) out on what was possibly the CAS competitor to finish. A sensational result considering he was giving fastest lap of the day. Tom scorched down the back straight to claim the away up to three years to some of his competitors. lead of the race from the highly talented Sydney High Open Team who looked surprised to see him surge past. Things didn’t get any slower, as TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 152 THE CAS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS REPRESENTATIVE CROSS COUNTRY CROSS COUNTRY SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
It was the CAS South Harbour School’s (Cranbrook, Waverley and Trinity) We had an incredible twenty boys represent both Trinity and CAS at the turn to host the CAS Cross Country Championships in 2016. Sydney Park CIS Championships this year: Theo Christian, William Cooper, William is the immediate psychopathic choice for these schools, with its mix of Martin, Deen Rasool (7WH), Patrick Cantlon, Logan Kaye, Ethan Brouw, nasty hills and testing terrain. The reintroduction of the very steep ascent Zac Brown (8Ho), Bill Zhu, Benjamin Bishop, Tyeson Street, Thomas Spratt, of the large hill in the centre of the park brought delight to many slightly Jonno Batson, Nathaniel Davies, Lelland Hui, Joshua Roberts, Kash Powell, crazy Cross Country athletes and chagrin to others! As I intimated in a Nicholas Hui, Nakul Kaushik and Michael Amin. bulletin report prior to the CAS Cross Country Championships, I was excited at the possibility of the Trinity Cross Country fraternity doing Highlights of the performances from the CIS Championships were as extremely well in battle for the season-ending spoils. This excitement was follows: Patrick Cantlon won the 13 Years race, William Cooper and Theo certainly warranted as Trinity dominated the day. Christian were second and third respectively in the Secondary 12 Years race with William Martin only two places further back in fifth. Others who It unfolded as such: found their way onto the CIS team were Logan Kaye and Ethan Brouw in the 14 Years race after they were sixth and seventh, and Benjamin Bishop The 14s race started sharply at 10am with a wave of green and white was a solid ninth in the 15 Years race. Nathaniel Davies and Jonno Batson singlets soon surging to the front of the pack. A young Knox athlete ran also made it onto the CIS team and they were eighth and tenth in the 16 superbly to win the race. However, what occurred thereafter was possibly Years race. It was indeed fabulous to have eight boys progress to the NSW unprecedented in CAS Cross Country history, as Trinity filled the next five All Schools Championships as members of the CIS Team. places. Patrick Cantlon was a sensational second with Logan Kaye 3rd, Ethan Brouw fourth, and Theo Christian (7He) fifth to be the first four All Trinity athletes performed admirably at the NSW All Schools Trinity runners home to complete our team result for an emphatic win in Championships, but Patrick Cantlon stood out with a superb win in the the teams’ event. William Cooper was the next runner home just behind 13 Years race to be the NSW All Schools Champion. He was the sole Theo and William Martin (7WH) was eighth. Bill Zhu (9La) was tenth and Trinitarian to progress to the Australian Cross Country Championships as gave Trinity an extraordinary seven runners in the top ten. a member of the NSW School Sports team. Benjamin Bishop, Logan Kaye, Theo Christian and William Cooper were all selected as members of the The 16s race was equally impressive for those of us green and white ANSW team who represented at the Australian Championships. supporters! A young Waverley lad won the event in fine fashion. However, not far in arrears was Nathaniel Davies, who had a tenacious hit out on The Australian Championships were held in the Stromlo Forest in Canberra the demanding Sydney Park course to be a super second. Lelland Hui ran in late August. Patrick Cantlon was once again superb, and the standout steadily through the field to finish in a very sweet third. Joshua Roberts performer from Trinity, as he found his way onto the podium in the Under (10We) improved pretty much every week during the season and finished 14s race with a fine third placing. only one place further back in fourth, and Kash Powell was a very solid sixth to complete our team. Once again we pleasingly had other athletes It would be remiss of me not to thank the support of the parents within touch of these four, as Nicholas Hui (10Fo) was seventh and Tyeson throughout the season, especially to those who run (pun intended!) their Street (10WJ) was ninth. sons all over Sydney, in the Saturday traffic chaos, to allow the boys to maintain a commitment to more than one sport in the green and white Our Opens’ Team was strengthened with the addition of Benjamin kit. In this day and age, many coaches are far too quick, in my opinion, to Bishop. He had a sensational race to be fourth with Jonno Batson also have young athletes specialise too early. An exposure to as many sports running up and having a blinder as he was sixth. Nakul Kaushik (11Mu) as possible as a young adult is extremely positive and augurs well for dug extremely deep to be fifteenth and Thomas Spratt (9Mu), also from added longevity in sport for our young Australians. Thanks should also be the 16s, ran conservatively for his first lap of the eight kilometre course, directed towards the fine leadership William Jeffree (12Ho) has provided eventually placing a fine seventeenth to complete our Open Team that throughout the season as our Captain. He has encouraged the boys placed a solid third in the teams’ event. Michael Amin (12WH) also ran superbly and was always on hand to warm up the younger athletes. It well and was only one place further back in eighteenth. was also great to have a keen runner on staff, Mr Phil McKay, who joined us this year as a coach, the boys benefitting from his enthusiasm for the In the end, we were tactically as perfect as we could be, making absolutely sport. The other unique facet of Trinity Cross Country remains the support certain that we won both the 14s and 16s races in emphatic fashion, and from the Head Master, who wisely created a position at the School for Mr after doing so we were certain that a third in the Opens’ race would Woods. It is Mr Woods’ athletic guidance, pastoral care and commitment secure the CAS Cross Country Championship for a third year in a row. to the Trinity boys of all ability levels that ensures Trinity remains amongst Indeed that was the case, and it finalised another super enjoyable season the Cross Country elite, not just in the CAS competition, but also at both of CAS Cross Country competition. State and National level. Michael Spratt | MIC Cross Country
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CAS DIVING
Back Row Mr John Allen, Benjamin On, Sam York, Mr Marty Lang (Coach) Sam Fricker, Ben Fricker, Mr Milton Cujes (Head Master) Seated Zachariah Gindy, Louis White, Matthew Lang, William Jeffree (Captain), Cooper Chambers, Aiden Murphy, Aston Forster Absent Thomas York
At the closing ceremony, Matthew Lang was awarded an “Outstanding MIC Mr Martin Lang Sportsmanship Award” for the Pacific School Games. Congratulations to Captain William Jeffree (12Ho) all the divers on their outstanding results and sportsmanship. It was a fantastic way to end the year. The lead up to the 2016 CAS Championships was on track with some outstanding performances at the invitational Pacific School Games were held in Adelaide at the end of November competition held throughout the term. The team knew they had to put 2015. Due to the lateness of the event we were not able to add it to in the hard yards if they were going to bring home the shield again. With the 2015 Triangle report. This was an exceptional competition for our great leadership and support from their Captain, William Jeffree, and the divers who were part of the NSW Pacific School Games team. The last team’s commitment throughout the term, the team was going to do well. PSG competition was held in 2008; it was a great honour and privilege for the boys to be a part of. The competition during that week was of the Outstanding Achievement for Trinity, Winning the CAS Diving highest level and the friendships and memories made will be everlasting. Championships for 2016. Result are as follows: What a night this was! If you have ever been to a CAS Championship, you know what a fantastic event it is! From the beginning it was going Benjamin On (10Ta) 15 Years 1m Springboard – Gold, 3m Springboard – Gold, Team Event – Gold, 17-19 Boys Synchronised – to be a challenge for our divers, due to both the level of competition and Silver, 15-16 Years Platform – 4th place the level of noise! It was deafening, with the crowd trying its best to lift the roof off the stadium. The support from the stands for all schools was Sam Fricker (8Fo) 13 Years 3m Springboard – Gold, 13-14 Boys incredible and certainly added to the spirit of the event. With such a roar Synchronised – Gold, 1m Springboard – Bronze, 13-14 Years Platform – Bronze. Team Event – 18th from the crowd, all divers had to be completely focused to the task ahead. It was such a buzz, and the quality of diving was superb and enjoyed by William Jeffree (12Ho) 17-19 Boys Platform – 8th, 17-19 Boys Synchronised - all spectators. From the beginning, we knew that Knox had a fairly strong 5th,Team Event 4th place junior division and we needed to gain as many points as possible. We Matthew Lang (11La) 15-16 Boys platform – 9th, 17-19 Boys Synchronised - couldn’t afford to give them too much of a head start. The junior division 5th, Team Event – 5th, 16 Years 1m Springboard – 5th, started the night well, with Sam Fricker (8Fo) finishing in second place to 3m Springboard – 5th Barker. Sam had an outstanding performance, giving the crowd a taste of Thomas York (11Hi) 16 Years 1m – 9th, 15-16 Boys Synchronised - 9th , what was to come throughout the competition. He scored high on all his Team Event – 10th dives, performing some exceptional high DD dives for his age. This was Cooper Chambers 15 Years Boys 1m – 7th, 15-16 Synchronised – 9th sensational to watch. Our other three junior divers, Aiden Murphy (7Du), (11WJ) Zachariah Gindy (7Ke) and Aston Forster (8Yo), finished in sixth, tenth and eleventh positions. Aiden dived consistently throughout his event to Zac Gindy (Year 6) 11 Years Boys 3m – 6th , 1m – 6th, 10 -12 Synchronised score well throughout the competition. Zachariah and Aston had some - 8th, Team Event – 12th tough competition against them and were a little overwhelmed by the Maxamas Fricker 10 Years Boys 3m – 5th, 1m – 5th, 10-12 Synchronised - whole event; however, it was a great experience and they will be better (Year 5) 9th, Team Event – 21st TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 154 for it. The results at this point were: William Jeffree bronze medal 17 Years springboard CIS DIVING SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS (12Ho) Knox 12, Barker 11, Trinity 10, St Aloysius 4 and Waverley 0 silver medal 17 Years platform CIS Our intermediate division knew they were also up against some tough bronze medal 17 Years platform All Schools competitors in this event, and they had to maintain their composure Sam York (9Hi) and Aiden Murphy (7Du) both dived very well at CIS, and give it their all if they were going to do well. Ben On (10Ta) dived however, were unlucky not to go through to the next round. At the All superbly with some outstanding dives to finish in first place. Sam Fricker Schools, Thomas York (11Hi) and Ben Fricker (9Fo) were up against some stepped up again, outperforming the remainder of the competitors, also tough competition in their age group. They both dived extremely well but displaying some outstanding dives. Cooper Chambers (11WJ) finished in unfortunately didn’t make it through. sixth place, a great effort from him, showing good form throughout the event to score well. Ben Fricker also performed very well, consistent diving School Sport Australia 2016 – Lightning Ridge throughout the event to stay in the top eight. It was a great effort from the boys and put us back in front. A sensational week was had by all at the School Sport Australia Diving Competition held in Lightning Ridge – 28th August – 2nd September Trinity 21, Knox 15, Barker 1, St Aloysius 0 and Waverley 0 2016. After a ten hour journey out west, we arrived to find an amazing With a four point lead, our senior division had to dive consistently to indoor diving facility the community built for the town. Divers from all hold onto it. Benjamin On continued to impress the crowd with some states were impressed by the setup, and the warm water that filtered great form and superb dives. Matthew Lang (11La) had a fantastic event, from the artesian basin made diving into the pool a diver’s paradise. showing control and composure throughout the event to score well, Lightning Ridge was beyond expectations as a venue for a National Diving finishing in third position. Thomas York (11Hi) was on a mission to do event. The competition during the week was of the highest level and well with an excellent performance, displaying solid form on all dives the friendships and memories made will be everlasting. Well done to to finish in fourth position. Thomas has consistently improved and is an Matthew Lang who was one of the NSW team captains. He displayed asset to the team. William Jeffree (12Ho), as captain, was very determined outstanding leadership and contributed to an exciting team spirit to again bring home the Steven Barnett Shield. William performed well throughout the week. Results are as follows: although he was a little nervous with the added pressure. He displayed Matthew Lang (11La) 17-19 Years Knockout Event 1st Place some good form throughout the event to finish in fifth position. These exceptional performances from our senior boys gave us a substantial lead Team Synchronised Event Gold Medal ahead of the other schools. 17-19 Years Mixed Synchronised Bronze Medal Trinity 24, Barker 7, Knox 3, St Aloysius 3 and Waverley 0 17-19 Years Springboard 4th The final point score for the competition was as follows: 17-19 Years Boys platform 5th Sam Fricker (8Fo) 14 Years Knockout Event 1st Place Trinity 55 Points Team Synchronised Event Bronze Medal Knox 31 Points 13-14 Years Mixed Synchronised Gold Medal Barker 18 Points 14 yrs Springboard Silver Medal St Aloysius 7 points 13-14yrs Boys platform Silver Medal Waverley 0 Points Ben Fricker (9Fo) 15 Years Springboard 5th 15-16 Years Boys Synchronised 4th, CIS & NSW All Schools Diving Championships 2016 Team Synchronised Event 14th CIS Selection trials and NSW All Schools Diving Championships were held Maxamas Fricker (5 | JS) 10-11 Years Boys platform Silver Medal at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Homebush during Term 3. We had nine Trinity boys make the CAS Dive team which was selected from 11 Years Knockout Event Bronze Medal the CAS Diving Championships in March 2016. They continued to work 11yrs Springboard 4th hard throughout the term in preparation for these events. It has been a tremendous effort from our divers with some exceptional performances 10-11yrs Mixed Synchronised 6th throughout their competitions. Team Synchronised Event 10th
Zachariah Gindy silver medal 12 Years springboard CIS Congratulations to all our divers on their outstanding results and (7Ke) silver medal 12 Years springboard All Schools sportsmanship throughout the week. A fantastic way to end the year. Sam Fricker (8Fo) gold medal 13 Years springboard CIS Awards for 2016 silver medal 13-14 Years platform CIS TGS Senior Division Diving Champion: Matthew Lang (11La) gold medal 14 Years springboard All Schools TGS Intermediate Division Diving Champion: Benjamin On (10Ta) gold medal 13-14 Years platform All Schools TGS Junior Division Diving Champion: Sam Fricker (8Fo) Ben Fricker (9Fo) silver medal 15 Years springboard CIS Dr Gibson’s Trophy for Outstanding Diving Benjamin On (10Ta) Benjamin On (10Ta) gold medal 16 Years springboard CIS Achievements throughout the year: gold medal 15-16 Years platform CIS The Bill Tully Memorial Diving Trophy for the Sam Fricker (8Fo) most improved Junior Diver: gold medal 16 Years springboard All Schools Encouragement Award for Diving: Louis White (8Fo) gold medal 15-16 Years platform All Schools Outstanding Achievement Award for Diving: Thomas York (11Hi) Matthew Lang (11La) gold medal 17 Years springboard CIS Outstanding Achievement Award for Diving: William Jeffree (12Ho) gold medal 17+ platform CIS Captain of Diving 2017 Matthew Lang (11La) silver medal 17 Years springboard All Schools
silver medal 17 Years platform All Schools Trinity divers continue to do extremely well, many thanks should go to the Thomas York (11Hi) silver medal 17 Years springboard CIS School for their support throughout the year. Marty Lang | MIC Diving
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FENCING | SUMMER
Back Row Mr David Latimer (MIC Winter Fencing), Jayden Kim, Raymond Tran, Nam Phu, Adam Zhu (Captain), Matthew Williams Seated Alexander Laundess, Joash Thambar, Enzo Lee Solano, Neil Lu, Sanath Bala Absent Ms Sabine Wieczorek (MIC Summer Fencing), Alexander Reynders
FENCING | WINTER
Back Row Declan Heim, Lachlan Hayward, Anthony Klepac, Matthew Innes First Row Luc Velez, Pericles Telemachou, Austin Marandos, Raymond Tran, Kieren Pearson, Aidan Kwan Seated Sanath Bala, Jason Kong, Adam Zhu (Captain), Mr David Latimer (MIC), Matthew Williams, Brayden Gossling, Alexander Laundess Absent Alex Choi
coach, Mitchell Fox. These boys enjoyed the MIC (Summer) Ms Sabine Wieczorek experience and learned some of the more intricate MIC (Winter) Mr David Latimer aspects of calling bouts—an essential skill for any fencer, as there is always a need for referees at the competitions. The winter season saw a change in our training location. The boys have been given “I love the thrill of the bout. When you are fencing a tense bout, it’s a game of wits and skill full rein of the Centenary Centre basketball courts combined, and not only is winning reliant on the speed of the attacks, but also on where they are which, being indoor with an excellent surface, is placed and the tactics of movement.” — Alexander Laundess (10He) perfect for training in larger numbers. Fencing Fencing is a competitive sport where two people meet in a bout on a level space called a piste. is, of course, a sport that requires significant They are suited up in protective gear and wear an unusual metal screen mask which allows the investment, both in time and in resources. This wearer to see, but stops an opponent’s blade penetrating. Points are won when contact is made year also saw a major purchase of new gear for with the opponent. It is famously the sport where ‘en garde’, ‘parry’ and ‘riposte’, among other the team. We were able to replace some worn terms, are heard. It is a fast game and extremely entertaining, both for the competitors and the out masks and storage bags in particular. The spectators. Fencers demonstrate great skill in moving, dodging and attacking. There are three fencers have been making good use of these. types of fencing, each with its own unique style of play and rules of engagement. They are sabre, New members continue to join Trinity Fencing. épée, and foil. At Trinity Grammar School we have a proud tradition of foil fencing. This sport 2017 saw Year 10 students also involved in the was introduced by Ms Wieczorek in 2001, and we are celebrating sixteen years of summer and sport. Sanath Bala (10Ta) participated in Fencing winter seasons. Our fencers must be fit, agile, and strategic. It is an excellent sport for thinking in addition to his regular sport commitment and on your feet! Competitions are team events and so it is also great for developing camaraderie. Alexander Laundess (10He), who fences with Our current coach, Mr Yunus Kurtuluş, who came to Australia from Turkey in 2014, has been Sydney Sabre Centre, was invited to formally our coach since Winter Season 2015. Yunus began fencing at fourteen years of age. He enjoys join the team in the winter season. As well as the challenge that the sport presents him. He competes at international level, having won the representing Trinity at the individual competition Mediterranean Championship, and placing third in the Junior World Cup. The boys particularly in August, he also came sixteenth in the state respect the skill and professionalism Yunus brings to the team. This year, our captain was Adam for individual sabre. With all these positives, the Zhu (12Sc) who served in this capacity during summer and winter. Adam, an excellent player and future of Trinity Fencing looks bright. The team a committed team leader, was rightly awarded Best and Fairest in both seasons. In May, three and I are hoping for an even better year in 2017. of our students, Raymond Tran (12Du), Matthew Williams (11Yo) and Anthony Klepac (11Ho), David Latimer | MIC Fencing (winter) attended the NSW Fencing Association course for fencing referees. This was run by former Trinity TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 156 FOOTBALL FENCING | FOOTBALL SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
1ST XI FOOTBALL
Back Row Jason Doric, Jordan Kery, William Todd, Alex Andreatta, Ryan Maranik, Soroush Zand First Row Mr Wally Savor (Assistant Coach), William Monaha, Felix Kerameas, Dimitri Valiotis, William Piras, Mr Joe Martinez (Manager) Seated Nicholas Chan, Joshua Hobden, Julian Dimas (Captain), Mr Luke Gray (Coach), Harrison Page, Gabriel Sikh, Luca Kmet
Tours Director of Coaching Mr Luke Gray In June, a Year 6 Preparatory and Junior School squad toured the North Assistant MIC Mr Chris Robinson Coast of NSW. In the July holidays, an Under 13 and Under 15 team Captain Julian Dimas (12Ta) competed at the twenty-fifth Kanga Cup in Canberra. This is the tenth year in a row that Trinity has participated at this competition, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.The Under 15s finished fifth from twenty Introduction teams, with Ben Bishop (9Hi) securing the players player award while the Under 13s had an encouraging week with some terrific development in The world game has continued to flourish at Trinity Grammar School and their play. Lucas Pezzano (7Fo) was named Under 13 players player. In amongst Independent Schools in 2016. Football sure has come a long way December of 2016, thirty-two boys will travel to UAE and UK on a two since its introduction at the school in 1975. There are a range of Football week Football tour and will be training at Liverpool, Manchester United opportunities at Trinity where each boy can discover and develop his skills, and Chelsea. talents and aspirations and find his passion and purpose in Football and life. Co-curricular Football & Holiday Clinics
Community Co-curricular Football continues to offer boys from Year 3-12 year round training. During the April, July and September Holidays, Football Clinics On August 13, the Friends of Football held its biannual dinner at were conducted for boys in Kindergarten to Year 9. Thank you to Mr Canterbury Leagues Club in the Terrace Room. Parents, friends and David Barrett for his organisation and coaching during these clinics. supporters came together to celebrate the season and to hear from our special guests, Mr Les Murray and Mr Wally Savor. Thank you to Mr Clem Mid Week Games Morfuni for organising Mr Murray and for donating a signed Arsenal Shirt for fundraising. Sydney FC and Sydney University were the opposition for various Trinity A teams to play against in mid-week games on Trinity No. 2. Thank you to In the last week of the Football season, a Trinity Opens XI played against the Head Master for allowing extra lights to be installed at each end and Ashfield Police for the third year in a row on Trinity No. 2. Trinity were on the western side of the School. This dramatically improved the quality down 0-1 with five minutes to spare, however sharp shooting from of experience for those playing in these mid-week games. Soroush Zand (12Ar) and Nick Chan (12Mu) sealed a 2-1 victory.
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1st XI Opens Football
The 1st XI finished runner up in the St Andrews Cup Plate, were knocked The Trinity 3rd XI had a great season in which no team scored a goal out of the Independent Schools Cup by Waverley 2-1 in round one, against them in the first half of any game, and they never lost a home drew 0-0 with St Patrick’s College in the Black and Green Shield, beat game. The core players of the team were James Kapaniris (11WH), Newington 1-0 in the AJ Rae Shield (becoming the only team to hold Callum Arnold (11St), Mohamad Zogheib (11Ke), Adrian Musumeci Newington scoreless this season), and finished fifth in CAS. (11La), Raghavan Selvaratnam (11La) and Patrick Di Giannantonio (11Ho). The midfielders Ameer Dimeglio (11La), Romeet Gandhi (11Ho), There were some revealing moments of team character throughout the Sanjan Naganathan (11Ta) and Thomas York (11Hi). All made huge season. These included keeping Shore scoreless in the second half of the improvements in their game as the season progressed. Up front, Ollie trial match and coming back to beat Waverley, Barker and Waverley after Davis (11Ke) found the net on debut with the team, and Samuel Otton a loss the previous weekend. There was some beautiful possession-based (11Ta) finished the season as the top goal scorer with a superb goal in the Football against Cranbrook at home, and there was a purple patch of last match. Throughout the season, a number of 2nd XI and 4th XI players good form before and during the July holidays. contributed to our success, especially Michael Tsintominas (12Sc). The fact that the 4th XI scored seventeen goals and conceded sixteen hints Some notable mentions go to our Year 12s: Nicholas Chan (12Mu) at does not come close to telling the real story. The true picture comes wanted to play on, even if he only had one leg in operation; William from comparing the first round 5:1 loss to Barker with the second round Monaha (12Mu) demonstrated his dribbling and bicycle skills throughout 2:0 win. This reveals that the 4ths were a team that just got better and the season; William Piras (12Sc) worked tirelessly in midfield and better as the season progressed. The left foot accuracy of Captain Peter distributed a handful of corners and free kicks that lead to goals; James Kostoglou (11Sc) fed wingers Harry Dunn (11Mu) and Matthew Ryall Saab (12We) was graceful in his distribution; Dimitri Valiotis (12La) (11He) or one of the central midfield players Riley Wanless (11Hi) and created many a headache for opposition defenders on route to becoming Alexander Giardina (11Fo). They in turn looked for leading goal scorer, the team's leading goal scorer with seven goals; Gabriel Sikh (12We) Yanni Flaskos (11Du). In defence, Patrick Kearney (11Ho), Edison Chan was a team player from start to finish; Soroush Zand (12Ar) was always (11WJ), Aruren Ravichandran (11Ho), Ishan Nijhawan (11We), and for the ready to play his part for the team and take on any role allocated; Alex final few games, Jack Brereton (11Hi), nullified many opposition attacks. Andreatta (12Du) improved his game over the course of the season; and Mention must be made of Siddh Rawal (11Mu) who played fearlessly Vice Captain Harrison Page (12Yo) scored vital penalty goals and played in goal until an injury, while Anthony Nguyen (11WJ) and Kevin Woo in defence wherever and whenever needed. (11Mu) justly earned promotion to the 4th XI.
Thank you to our Captain of Football, Julian Dimas (12Ta), for his The 5th XI had a thoroughly successful season and made some memories leadership and the effort he put in to bring people together and work that will last a lifetime. The second half of the season proved to be telling, towards a common goal. Julian was inspirational in the way he came and the boys achieved results that they deserved. Coming into the second back from his 2015 ACL injury in time for CAS, and he was in good form last game of the season against Knox, the 5th XI had the opportunity to prior to sustaining an ACL injury in his other leg in the game against take top spot in the league, however, they unfortunately went down 2-0 Newington. Thank you to Stephanie Dimas and the mothers for their to a strong team that went on to win the league. Special mention must go organisation of the delicacies served at home game functions. Thanks to 5th XI Best and Fairest, Patrick Barlow (12Ar). The season for the 6th XI to Mr Wally Savor for his coaching support, and thank you to Mr Joe did not get off to a flying start, however, in the following weeks there was Martinez for his gear and game day organisation of the 1st and 2nd XI. a succession of strong win’s. Noah Thomas (12He) provided many goals The last thank you goes to Mr David Galluzzo who once again trained up at the front with heavy support in the midfield from Elliot Ho (11He), a group of boys in the art of delivering a 1st XI speech. Paul Nguyen (12Sc) and Dean Li (11Ke). In defence, Blake Estell (12He) and Nicholas Plessas (12St) made it difficult for opposition attackers to Bill Turner Cup penetrate. The 7th XI had a tough, yet progressive season. There were multiple games where this team fell just short, yet it is safe to say that The Bill Turner Cup Squad progressed to the Sydney Central Final against the effort put in by the boys was truly outstanding. Their positive attitude Bossley Park High School where they were beaten 3-1. It was a good was demonstrated from defensive third all the way to the attacking third. effort to get this far considering it was the final thirty-two in Australia for One of the most memorable highlights of this season would be the game this competition. Captain Elijah Hooper (9Ar) was a beast at the centre against Knox Grammar School, where the 7th XI dominated in all aspects of defence and tough to get past. Thank you to Mr Wally Savor for his of the game and came away with a 5-2 victory. Exceptional performances coaching of the team, and thank you to the 3rd XI for providing weekly week-in and week-out came from Mackenzie Brown (12Ke.) opposition for the Bill Turner Cup Squad to hone their skills. Year 10 2nd XI The 10As in attack were led by Josh Ward (10Sc) who never gave up, but In team sports, titles are won based on a team’s ability to be resilient special mention has to go to Max McCluskey-Voigt (10Ar) who became and fight together as a family. The 2nd XI did just that. They showed our leading goal scorer. In defence, Saachin Simpson (10WH), who played tremendous character, bouncing back from a slow start to the season in every game, was the team’s quiet achiever along with Darcy Edwards to secure the elusive championship. Having obtained only four points in (10WJ) who captained and always lead by example. The 10Bs highlight the first half of the season, the task of capturing the championship was of the season was the return leg against Barker. In the first game, Barker almost out of their grasp. It would take something special. The leadership managed to score seven unanswered goals and were looking to do the of the senior players was instrumental in developing a team that worked same after scoring two early goals in the re-match. Trinity then dug deep hard for each other and their School, instilling pride and passion within and scored some scintillating goals to secure a 4-2 win. The great defensive the squad. The rock solid defensive line showed tremendous discipline effort throughout the season can be largely attributed to the stoic efforts and organisation to ensure we remained the best defensive team in the of Andre Moufarrege (10La), Matthew Tuffy (10Du), Jordan Terzopoulos competition. The attacking finesse of Christian Lorenzato (11Fo), Reece (10Hi) and Nicholas Hui (10Fo). The 10Cs, led by the ever-consistent Dean Sekulovski (12La) and Dean Bozionelos (11Ta) cemented the foundation Doulakis (10He) who was a force in defence, played with determination of a barrage of goals towards the back end of the season, leaving and great tenacity. Special mention goes to Anthony Grasso (10We) for a opposition defenses stranded and unable to fend off a positive, fast paced wonder goal against Waverley, and Christian Nicolaou (10Du) who went Trinity side. Supporting both in attack and defence defines the workhorse on a red-hot run of form in the last five matches of the season. In the midfield combination of Michael Dutton (11We) and Soroush Zand (12Ar) 10Ds, Tallis Coman (10Yo), the team’s Vice-Captain, scored four, as did who provided stability and class in the middle of the park. Ethan Hansford (10He), while striker Benny Ouyang (10Ke) scored six goals. The 10Es team bonded together well and encouraged each other to do their best. 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Back Row Mr Joe Martinez (Manager), Cristian Lorenzato, Soroush Zand, Michael Tsintominas, Gabriel Sikh, Reece Sekulovski, Ryan Maranik, Nicholas Bishop Seated Christopher Monaha, Michael Dutton, Lachlan Gregory, Mr Chris Robinson (Coach), Joshua Seet-Lee, Timothy Semsarian, Dean Bozionelos scores going either way. The 10Fs had a very inconsistent year with some courageous in goals throughout the season. The 8Bs endured a season well fought victories and brutal defeats. The highlight of the season was filled with mixed emotions. Notable mentions for an outstanding season playing St Aloysius away where the boys came away with a 3-2 win in go to Steven Stobierski (8WJ), Zac Zuccolotto (8Ar) and Lewis Dobbin tough conditions, with William Tran (10Ke) scoring the goal of the season (8Du) who were always consistent, and the 8C Football team who, after from twenty-two yards out! being beaten in our first encounter against Knox, gave everything in their rematch to come out victorious 1-0. A desperate tackle for the Year 9 ball from Ethan Lambert (8Sc) pushed the ball in front of Adam Raiti (8Sc) who, like so many other times throughout the season, made no The 9As were joint CAS premiers. The turning point in the season was the mistake, smashing the ball into the back of the net. The 8D Football team second round game away to St Aloysius, a gritty 2-1 win. Our final game enjoyed great success this season, recording six wins, one draw and zero against Cranbrook was the unofficial Grand Final for the season. After losses. The team scored twenty-five goals and conceded just three in going behind, the team rallied to score an equaliser through Alex Williams seven games. A memorable match included a 5-1 win away to Knox, a (9St) and were unlucky not to win. It was an immensely successful season performance which highlighted great defensive structure and discipline for the 9Bs, securing the undefeated premiership and playing an exciting whilst also demonstrating high level counter-attacking Football. The most brand of Football. The highlight of the season was the match against prolific attacker this season was Asher Wilson (8La). The 8Es had a tough Knox in round 9 where the boys showed superb resilience and composure season but came out on top with some strong performances. Notable to score two goals in the final ten minutes, claiming all three points. Oliver performances came from Jeffrey Li (8WJ) and Hayden Curtis (8Mu). The Robinson (9Ta) was a significant attacking contributor, accumulating a 8Fs had a successful season in so many ways, the highlight being their win number of goals and assists. The 9Cs played with tremendous skill and against Kings, 2-0. Doug Kelly (8St) was the team’s inspiration at training. fierce determination. They are a great all round team with a solid backline and an excellent goalkeeper, but they really shone when they had the ball Year 7 at their feet. The 9Ds secured numerous wins and successfully earned a place in the top three. The highlight of the season was the game against The 7As had a stellar season. Thomas Stobierski (7WJ) scored some fine Cranbrook in round 10 where the boys displayed a quality Football goals, and Lucas Pezzano’s (7Fo) goal was always well protected. The performance and managed come away with a 5-0 win. Dhiren Satyendra 7Bs played with enthusiasm and determination. John Lynch (7Yo) made (9Fo) was a consistent threat in attack, scoring a remarkable sum of goals some truly amazing saves, and Adam Pascale (7Ke) was always reliable in and providing numerous assists. Futsal provides all players an opportunity defence. The 7Cs play often revolved around the outstanding abilities of to maintain match fitness and skills for those who have a passion for Ben Powell (7Ho) at the back, the tenacity of Zac Gindy (7Ke) in midfield, Football. The 9Es began 2016 with great enthusiasm. Each week the boys the leadership of Christopher Kapaniris (7WH) at training, and on game had the opportunity to hone their skills in the Trinity Sports Centre where day, the clinical finishing of our striker Matthew Jerkovic (7Hi). The 7Es gutsy games of Futsal were played. had a great season for skills development and improvement in teamwork. Top goal scorers for the season were Luke Mears (7Ar), Suraj Nellore Year 8 (7Mu) and Captain Noah Sinozic (7Ar). The first half of the 7Fs season saw the boys struggling to compete on the field. The team suffered large The 8As finished second on the competition table after suffering their first losses in their first four games, however, the boys improved with each loss of the season in the final match. The possession-based style the team new game and registered a fantastic 4–3 win against St Aloysius. had adopted was easy on the eye and proved there were many players within the team that had excellent technical ability and game awareness. Well done to the 8As Best and Fairest, Patrick Fouracre (8WH), who was 159 FOOTBALL | CONTINUED
Best & Fairest Awards 2016
1st XI William Todd (11Ar)
2nd XI Soroush Zand (12Ar)
3rd XI Patrick DiGianntonio (11Ho)
4th XI Peter Kostoglou (11Sc)
5th XI Patrick Barlow (12Ar)
6th XI Noah Thomas (12He)
7th XI Mackenzie Brown (12ke)
10A Darcy Edwards (10WJ)
10B Sam Yip (10La)
10C Anthony Grasso (10We)
10D Leo Kostas (10WH)
10E Eddie Azzi (10Du)
10F Ryan King (10Ho) CAS FOOTBALL REPRESENTATIVES 9A Sam York (9Hi)
Left to Right Jordan Kery (11WJ) Dimitri Valiotis (12La) and Luca Kmet (11Ke) 9B Nicholas Field (9Fo)
9C Lachlan Schreuder (9He)
Premiership Teams 9D Kevin Mathew (9He)
Congratulations to the teams who achieved unofficial premierships: 2nd XI, 9A, 9B, 8D, and 7A. 9E Chris Candelepas (9Ke)
Representative Football and Higher Honours 8A Patrick Fouracre (8WH) 8B Steven Stobierski (8WJ) Dimitri Valiotis (12La), Jordan Kery (11WJ) and Luca Kmet (11Ke) were selected in the CAS Football team that competed at the NSW CIS Football Championships. 8C Adam Raiti (8Sc)
In July, Old Boy and goalkeeper, Chris Marques, signed his first pro contract for Nottingham Forest FC. 8D Asher Wilson (8La) For the last three seasons Chris has been at Stoke City FC. Chris left as a Year 10 student in 2013, chasing 8E Nicholas Earls (8Ar) his Football dreams overseas. Thank you to Chris for coming back to Trinity in June and training our goalkeepers and also refereeing fixtures on Trinity No. 2. 8F Derek Qu (8Du)
This year, Old Boy, Connor O’Toole, signed a two year first team contract at Brisbane Roar. Connor played 7A Thomas Stobierski (7WJ) 1st XI as a Year 10 student in 2012 before leaving Trinity for the prestigious Seiritsu Football Academy 7B Zachary Terzopoulos (7Hi) in Tokyo. Upon his return to Australia, he had a short stint with the Adelaide United Youth team before moving to Brisbane to join their Youth team. 7C Benjamin Powell (7Ho)
7D Luka Saxena (7He) TEAM AWARD 2016 7E Luke Mears (7Ar) 1st XI Outstanding Contribution in Attack Dimitri Valiotis 7F Christopher Chin (7Hi) 1st XI Outstanding Contribution in Defence William Todd 1st XI Most Improved Player Joshua Hobden, Jason Doric 1st XI The Mark Farrow Trophy for the player who has Achieved the Luca Kmet, highest representative selection Jordan Kery, Dimitri Valiotis 1st XI Players Player Dimitri Valiotis 1st XI Best and Fairest William Todd 1st XI Kenneth Jones Trophy Outstanding Contribution to Football Julian Dimas 2nd XI Outstanding Contribution in Attack Christian Lorenzato 2nd XI Outstanding Contribution in Defence Tim Semsarian 2nd XI Sydney Olympic (Open Age Football) Most Valuable Player Not Michael Dutton in 1st XI 2nd XI Most Improved Player Christian Lorenzato 2nd XI Players Player Soroush Zand
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY Luke Gray | MIC & Director of Football Coaching 160 3RD XI FOOTBALL FOOTBALL SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Back Row Mr Mark Mikulandra, Patrick Di Giannantonio, Romeet Gandhi, Samuel Otton, Callum Arnold, Thomas York, Mohamad Zogheib Seated Sanjan Naganathan, Ameer Dimeglio, Liam Kulkarni, Ollie Davis, Nicholas Bishop
4TH XI FOOTBALL
Back Row Joshua Olpindo, Riley Wanless, Ishan Nijhawan, Edison Chan, Matthew Ryall, Mr Terry Haywood Seated David Lambropoulos, Kevin Woo, Peter Kostoglou, Siddh Rawal, Anthony Nguyen, Aruren Ravichandran, Harry Dunn
5TH XI FOOTBALL
Left to Right Mr Chris Robinson, Stefan Marantos, Rushad Parekh, Travis Fleming, Bailey Mears, Jason Kim
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6TH XI FOOTBALL
Back Row Mr Chris Robinson, Jonathan Kim, Andrew Brown, Gabriel Whitfield, Blake Estell, Dean Li, Noah Thomas Seated Jonathan Twomey, Thomas Hallworth, Nicholas Plessas, Nicholas Griffiths, Elliot Ho
7TH XI FOOTBALL
Back Row Mr Chris Robinson, Oliver Wanless, Angus Davies, Ryan Paget Seated Edmund Hunt, Zac Hyslop, Mackenzie Brown, Zackary Fallas, Wyden Su
10A FOOTBALL
Back Row Jeremy Adams, Roberto Olles, Vasi MacMillan, Angus Clark, Sachin Simpson, Max McCluskey-Voigt, Joshua Roberts, Mr David Brereton Seated Evan Giannaros, Nicholas Pizanias, Darcy Edwards, James Hart, Adam Racheha, Joshua Ward, Zac Lorusso
9A FOOTBALL
Back Row Mr Joe Vaccarella, Joshua Andreatta, Samuel Harb, Kevin Cloke, Elijah Hooper, Sam York, Joshua Brereton Seated Alex Williams, Owen Duke, Gregory Kostoglou, Benjamin Bishop, Kenneth Chu, Thomas Spratt, Dillon Srikumar TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 162 9B FOOTBALL FOOTBALL SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Back Row Henry Meyer, Ethan Li, Tariq Bachir, Jonathon Nehme, Christian Morfuni, Gregory Aravanis Joshua Borgnolo, Mr Zachary Galluzzo Seated Ben Fricker, Oliver Robinson, Nicholas Field Marcel Moufarrege, Callum Clayton, Austin Bonner-Smith, Eddy Alcock
8A FOOTBALL
Back Row Steve Poulos, Mohammed Khamis, Lucas Kapetanellis First Row Yanni Plataniotis, Luke Selim, Alex Haragli, Harrison Waters, Zachariah Livingstone, Mr Samuel Jacob Seated Athan Koutsogiannis, Jayden Ayad, Dimitri Gremos, Patrick Fouracre, Joshua Yeoh, Nicholas Bakopoulos, Jason Rudd
8D FOOTBALL
Back Row Asher Wilson, Adam Li, Daniel Mircevski, Jee Hwan Kim, Alexander Shannon, Mr Johnny Dimopoulos Seated Miles Parker, Leo Bui, Patrick Webb, James Wang, Jacob Alha, Toby Brockhouse, Amish Patel
7A FOOTBALL
Back Row Sebastian Boffa, Blake Plavsic, Rory Scott First Row Jordan Mikhael, Owen Hoffman, Tate Cole, Sam Nichols, David Gabriel, Mr. Petar Peric Seated Arion Valiotis, Ricardo Delgado, Lucas Pezzano, Vangeli Tsintominas, Thomas Seeto, Thomas Stobierski, William Martin
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Left to Right Mr Michael Spratt (MIC), Tyler Beverley-Smith, Ejun Choi, Peter Kostoglou, Nathan Finn
MIC Mr Michael Spratt
2016 was an inconsistent year for the Trinity golfing fraternity. We finished well out of the running in the Independent Schools Golf Series. However, the momentum is building for our 2016/17 campaign. A number of boys have shown an interest in representing Trinity over the summer season of sport and this is certainly an option for young Trinitarians who are keen golfers and are affiliated with a club.
We looked to have the opportunity to finish on the podium in the final round of competition. Unfortunately, the Knox 1 team proved to be too strong, and we were left in fifth place in the competition come season’s end. Our strongest competitor was Nathan Finn (11Ar) who prevailed in five of his eight matches in the Green and White. We also welcomed Tyler Beverley-Smith (7Ta) to the team, and he showed tenacity and intensity in his matches for the duration of the season. Peter Kostoglou (11Sc) was the finest ambassador Trinity could possibly hope for in sport, and Ejun Choi (10Ho) proved to be a fine role model for the team in his application to the great game.
We look forward to another season of fierce competition on the fairways.
Good golfing,
Michael Spratt | MIC Golf TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 164 LAWN BOWLS
LAWN BOWLS | SUMMER GOLF | LAWN BOWLS SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Back Row Scott Seeto, Matthew Ryall, Christofer Palmer, Matthew Langham, Rohin Mishra, Luke Di Ciaccio Middle Row Mr Myles Stedman (Coach), Louis Tanner, Reece Sekulovski, Zackary Fallas, James Mayers, Jason Doric, William Piras, Mrs Sally Ortega (Coach) Seated Gregory Moularas, Louis Casey, Michael Dutton, George Khoury-Harb, Saahil Khan, Oscar Chaffey, Adrian Chan
MIC (Summer) Mrs Sally Ortega
The Summer bowls team for the 2015-16 season inspirational leader, George Khoury-Harb (12He), who at all times managed to bowl impressively, was one of the most vivacious groups I’ve had the set an example for the rest of the group, and (somehow) keep a lid on the vibrancy and liveliness pleasure of mentoring. Despite initial reluctance, of the competition when it was necessary. the boys’ natural competitiveness quickly took over and friendly competition and rivalries soon Shout-outs cannot be complete without mentioning the hard work put into the organisation and emerged, contributing to one of the most enjoyable housekeeping of the sport done by MIC, Mrs. Sally Ortega, who went above and beyond both intra-school bowls competitions thus far. on and off the green to make sure that necessary law and order was kept at Ashbury Bowling Club. Without the work of Mrs. Ortega, who most Saturdays had to make her way from one Some of the boys certainly surprised themselves side of Sydney to the other and back again, the competition and fun had by all would never have with a talent that they didn’t and perhaps may taken place. never have found out they had, with Zackary Fallas (12Fo) James Mayers (12WJ) and Georgio Tsiakos I sensed that some of the boys surprised themselves with not only the ability they had, but also (12We) all announcing themselves as some of the the fun they ended up having. Future bowls MICs and coaches would be lucky to take charge of better bowlers in the recent memory of the School. such a spirited group, and I wish the boys all the best for their future. Special mention must be made of the group’s Myles Stedman | Head Coach of Bowls
LAWN BOWLS | WINTER
Back Row Ms Tania Mason, Wesley Yuen, Jayden Kim, Mr Myles Stedman Seated Harshil Shah, Matthew Ho, Nam Phu (Co-Captain), Iwan Daniels, Cheng Ratsamy Absent Jesse John (Co-Captain), Gregory Moularas
MIC (Winter) Ms Tania Mason Co-Captain (Winter) Jesse John (12We) Co-Captain (Winter) Nam Phu (12Fo)
This winter season saw a Lawn Bowls team made up (12We), our Co-Captain of the team. The runners up were Matthew Ho (12We) and Cheng entirely of Year 12 students. The boys enjoyed the Ratsamy (12Ta). camaraderie this scenario offered and appreciated the chance to enjoy a game of Bowls after a hard The Most Committed Player award went to Nam Phu (12Fo) our other Co-Captain, and special day of study. Most of the team members were mention must also be given to Iwan Daniels (12St) and Jayden Kim (12Ta) for their reliable new to the game, but it didn’t take long for them attendance and development in bowling skills. to master basic skills and develop competitive We were treated this season to upgraded conditions at the Ashbury Bowling Club which was strategies. repainted in blue and white. It was pleasing to see the Trinity boys treating the green with respect We did not have any matches against other schools and enjoying its pleasant ambience. I am sure many of the boys will continue to enjoy playing this season, as our one organised match with Knox Bowls after they leave school. Grammar was rained out. We did run an internal Thanks must go to Mr Myles Stedman, my assistant coach, for his reliable support. competition which was played over several weeks. The winner of that competition was Jesse John Tania Mason | MIC Winter Lawn Bowls
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RAW CHALLENGE | SUMMER
Back Row Joshua Mitchell, Pericles Telemachou, Bryton Forster, Domenic Screnci, Tom Pigott, Austin Marandos, Brayden Shields, Romeet Gandhi, Thomas Studley, Christopher Lo, Aidan Kwan Second Row Sipu Tuitavake, William Catterson, Salil Barrett, Sidharth Parulekar, Joshua Thanopoulos, Matthew Rorie, Noah Thomas, Gajan Arulthevan, Oliver Wanless, Matthew Shaba First Row Mushahid Khan, Oliver Ashton, Thomas Ertas, Nikhil Shaffi, Blake Murray, Yu Fan Zheng, Daniel Chen, James Huang, Cristian Lorenzato, Charlie Jabbour, James Batten, Thomas Chung, Stefan Marantos Seated James Markakis, Mackenzie Brown, Cameron Fawcett, Nathaniel Xue, Mr Bill Foran(Coach), Stacey Marantos, James Verykios, Mr Guy Dennis (Coach), Ross Kyrgias, Christian Smith, Iwan Daniels, Jimmy Katsikas
RAW CHALLENGE | WINTER
Back Row Luke Asnicar, Alec Suster, Matthew Rorie, Gajun Arulthevan, Phillip Ma, Bryton Forster, Aiden Kwan, William Geizekamp Second Row Oliver Ashton, Yan Yu, Joshua Mitchell, Jason Hong, Ronak Nand, Blake Murray, Ethan Duke, Brian Kim, Jamison Charalambous First Row Michael Lipman, Domenic Screnci, Tom Pigott, Max Veltro, Noah Thomas, Zachary Cameron, Jimmy Katsikas, Nathaniel Xue, Christopher Lo, Joseph Michael Seated James Verykios, Johnathon Nicolaou, Brayden Shields, Mr Bill Foran (Coach), Cameron Fawcett (Captain), Mr Ian Moore (Coach and MIC), Mackenzie Brown, Mr Guy Dennis (Coach), Christian Smith, Vincent Green, George Khoury-Harb
limit but are always welcome. To the men of the RAW family, as I looked MIC Mr Ian Moore back at our winter season photo while writing this report, every Saturday Captain Cameron Fawcett (12WH) I have enjoyed watching you all improve, whether it be on strength, fitness, or style. You inspire me and the other Year 12’s to savour our final Raw season. Special mention must go to Mackenzie Brown (12Ke) RAW Challenge this year has been profitable for all boys. Despite the on his exemplary performance. Mackenzie has been with the sport for the struggle of waking up early three times a week, all attendants have past five seasons, making him the so called “wisest” of us all. As well as been confidently growing in stature, strength and confidence. Every Mackenzie, Christian Smith (12Hi) has shown massive improvement over session, students engage in fitness activities including running, boxing, the past season. This marks the end of the Year 12’s RAW experience. I sprints and calisthenics. Towards the end of the session, either a burning would like to thank Mr Foran (Wild Bill), as he always plays a massive part exercise of "Green Sally" where push-ups, sit-ups and squats are done in the RAW family, making sure everyone is in the right condition to train in succession or a set of skipping is done to complete the workout. Our as well as offering his guidance in the absence of Mr Moore. Mr Dennis weekly Saturday swimming sessions have proved beneficial for all the (The King) is an inspiration to everyone, always showing up and giving boys by providing them with the proper cool down procedure after an 110%. And finally, our fearless leader, Mr Moore - despite all the hurdles intense workout and improving on the boy’s cardiovascular fitness. Every he has had to overcome in these last twelve months, he is always there Saturday, a professional boxing coach, Mr Paul Gretch (Gretchy), comes to push us to run that little bit faster, punch that little bit harder and, as along and helps train the boys in their physical development. His constant always, keep a positive mind set not only on the gym floor but in life. On anecdotes and stories provide inspiration for the group, and showing us behalf of all the men in the RAW family, I want to personally say to all the correct form and technique professional boxers’ use is encouraging those who make this great sport possible, thank you. for all. His cardio workouts challenge all the boys and push them to their
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY Cameron Fawcett (12WH) | Captain of RAW 166 RUGBY RAW CHALLENGE | RUGBY SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
1ST XV RUGBY
Back Row Kordell Payne, Sipu Tuitavake, John Bechara, Nicholas Driessen, Joshua Weston, Jack Arraj, Matthew Langham Middle Row Cooper Chambers, Lachlan Ilias, Maxwell Swallow, Nikolas-Alexander Ginis, Kristian Souvaliotis, Byron Hollingworth-Dessent, Brian O’Neill Seated Ryan Longville, Mr Kai Ikeuchi (Assistant Coach), Liam Rasch (Captain 1st XV), Mr Hugo Engele (Coach), James Wayland (Captain Rugby), Mr Martin Lang (Trainer), Jordan Morris Absent Matthew Stead
our boys’ life-journeys, as educators, we are caught within a paradox: MIC Mr Andrea Folli instinctively we wish to protect them, but we also recognise the role of struggle in exposing character and developing our boys into men. Parents Director of Coaching Mr Lachlan White and teachers face the responsibility of balancing the encouragement of Assistant Director of Coaching Mr Jack Farrer dreams with the pragmatism and practicalities needed to attain them. Captain of Rugby James Wayland (12He) The start of every journey, whether it is the beginning of a new Rugby Captain of 1st XV Liam Rasch (12WJ) season or a new stage in life, requires the stabilising influence of parental wisdom to encourage planning for the experience by factoring in the disappointment that will inevitably manifest itself and having strategies in place to assist in maintaining the trajectory of boys and young men trying THE CHINESE BAMBOO TREE to maintain focus on their goals. The skills instilled through this process These trees go through a long process before they fully develop. Planting have currency beyond match-day experience, for the process teaches the a Chinese bamboo tree requires a lot of attention, and it’s imperative that boys how to transcend situations and circumstances that are perceived as you water and tend to it every day. For five years, there’ll be no sign of limiting at first. Ironically, it is through the managing and overcoming of budding. It takes that long for it to break through the ground. minor disappointments that the boys learn resilience and perseverance, which are the milestones of growing into a man. This aspect of character But here’s what it makes it special: once it does break through, it only development was identified by Aristotle who wisely commented that, takes five weeks for it to grow up to 90 feet tall!1 "Men acquire a particular quality by constantly acting in a particular way." It seems a long bow to pull, comparing Rugby to bamboo, but, when one These character-building experiences were provided for the boys during looks closely, the analogy contains the kernel of the values upon which the pre-season when they had the opportunity to acquire new physical Rugby at Trinity is grounded. We recognise the importance of the traditional skills that would arm them with the confidence to embark on the framework of values that support our School and Rugby cultures. The challenging 2016 Rugby season. Warren Rosser, former judo Olympian Chinese aphorism of the bamboo tree, like cultural mythology, expresses and Head Coach at the UNSW Judo Club, provided instruction in falling fundamental truths developed by tradition and sustained by communities skills and collision management. Mr Rosser’s experience with professional adopting the values that generations of Trinitarians before them have football teams, including the Sydney Swans, Bulldogs and Brumbies, embraced, and shall continue to uphold. It is due to these traditions that proved invaluable to our Rugby boys by instilling them with confidence in Rugby within the School has survived and thrived. contact with other players and with the ground. Although disappointment is an inevitable yet valuable experience in Building each individual’s confidence translates to a synergised team dynamic that is bound by trust and respect between fellow players, 1 mobe.com/patience-persistence-pioneers-and-a-bamboo-tree 167 RUGBY | CONTINUED
2ND XV RUGBY
Back Row Benjamin LoRusso, Christopher Hoare, Alex Karvountzis, Patrick Harris, Harris Vlahopoulos, Charlie Howard First Row Keegan Street, Scott Seeto, Jonathan Wang, Matthew Lang, Blake Murray, James Markakis Seated Luca Hatton-Ward, Paul Orphanides, Mr Andrew Payne (Coach), Patrick Venables, Mr David Pearson (Coach), Matthew Doyle, Simon Jabbour
resulting in better execution of attacking opportunities and determined embraced with maturity, displaying their responsibility and self-discipline. defence. An extension of team confidence is the satisfaction derived by By the end of the tour, the boys had developed a strong bond and the spectator witnessing the desire and determination of teams equally collectively worked on improving their individual and unit skills. pitted against each other with both sides seeking a win. The cultural side of the tour exposed the boys to the Fijian lifestyle and Statistically, the 2016 CAS results have revealed a narrowing of the win/ they were genuinely moved by their visit to Lomary Primary and Secondary loss ratios from previous years. The improved competitiveness across Schools. The boys played touch football against some very skilled Year 6s, the grades is indicative of the values instilled by the coaches, improved but our boys put on a good show by absorbing the relentless pressure of individual and unit skills, and improved confidence in contact. The the Fijian boys’ attacking flair. pleasing results, in conjunction with the depth in numbers in the Under 13s, Under 14s, Under 15s and Opens, and the pre-season preparation The boys’ character and team synergy emerged in the two games against - that integrated collision management and break-falling coaching - more physical and older opponents. Despite their initial apprehension, conveys a picture of a successful Rugby season that was built on the the Trinity players held their ground by maintaining their defensive shape foundations of 2015. and controlling the ball for significant stages of the game. The stand- out feature of the game was their dogged defence, which continually The sustained player depth in the Under 13s is another illustration of the disrupted the frequent Fijian incursions into Trinity territory. growing interest in Rugby in the younger years. More importantly, boys who started off playing in the lower-grade teams earned opportunities to As a result of these challenges and insights, the boys returned to Sydney play in the higher grades later in the season. While starting the season in more mature and transformed, ready to apply their newly acquired a higher grade team is preferable, the sustained focus that is required to knowledge in the cauldron of the 2016 CAS Rugby season. finally achieve success is crucial for surviving the challenges awaiting the Captain of Rugby’s Season Review by James Wayland (12He) boys as they transition towards manhood. The 2016 1st XV rugby season was definitely one of high expectations. It In summary, like bamboo that requires volumes of water before the started in the middle of 2015 where boys were put to the test with early shoots sprout, our Rugby players are slowly learning the skills of a game mornings and afternoon sessions. On a personal note, I would like to containing both life lessons and enjoyment opportunities, and, like thank the mothers for their wonderful afternoon teas and help throughout Michelangelo, our players are beginning to see the angel in the block of game day. All the things that parents for us do not go unnoticed, and we marble and are slowly chipping away to release it. are extremely grateful for the opportunities that you give us. Detur Gloria Soli Deo. I have been extremely lucky to be part of the 1st XV for three years now. FIJI TOUR I have seen this team and players continue to grow and improve in this time. This team is continually progressing, with the hopes of regaining the The Under 15 Rugby tour to Fiji was both enjoyable and challenging Henry Plume Shield in the future.
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY for the boys. Living in a community presented its own trials, which they 168 Strength and growth comes from continuous effort and struggle, where only skills as an assistant referee. By doing this course, I was able to RUGBY SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS the committed, motivated and determined can push past that pain barrier. The liaise with on-field referees each week by observing them under boys whom I call my brothers pushed past this challenge and spring-boarded game situations, which gave me further insight into the refereeing into our pre season games and successful tour of Japan. skills that were required to be successful. Before the start of the 2015 winter season, I completed my Foundation course, which was We were extremely lucky to be given the opportunity to tour Japan. This tour essentially the course I did to become a badged referee. With the was one of great success with strong friendships being formed. We came assistance of teachers at the School who are also qualified referees, together as a stronger group and played four games while touring and learning I was able to gain more experience together with useful feedback the culture of Japan. Winning three out of the four games made it one of from numerous referee coaches. Over the last two seasons, I’ve the most successful tours. While touring in Japan, our team established our been given the opportunity to referee the Under 13s, Under 14s non-negotiable’s and team motto, which was CHO-SEN, meaning challenge and eventually the Under 15s age group as part of my co-curricular yourself and push beyond your own personal limits, which stuck with us commitment as well as being an assistant referee for 2nd XV throughout our season when times were tough and hard. games. Refereeing at Trinity has been great experience. Having a great pre season and tour, our expectations were high for this year. We definitely had the ingredients to win the premiership and do well, with Team Best and Fairest – 2016 three NSW Schoolboys players from the opens (Liam Rasch, Jordan Morris 13A Hunter Hannaford (7Du) and Ryan Longville), and three NSW Schoolboys from the Under 16s (Cooper Chambers, Lachlan Ilias and BHD), including 13B Darcy Mooney (7La) Liam Rasch who was also selected to play in the Australian Barbarians team. 13C Theo Fatseas (7DU) 13D James Green (7He) I would like to wish the Opens and especially the 1st XV of 2017 the best of luck. Bring the Henry Plume Shield home! 13E Oscar Van Hal (7Mu) The School Captain’s Reflection by John Bechara (12Mu) 14A Malachi Hawkes (8 WJ) My rugby experience at Trinity spans from Year 4 all the way to Year 12, and 14B James Coall (8Du) I am truly appreciative of the opportunities provided by the Trinity Rugby 14C Michael Nguyen 8 (Ar) community. Rugby has shaped me to develop resilience, it has enabled me to grasp the element of humbleness in both victory and defeat, and it has 15A Ben Austin (10Hi) instilled a passion that has driven me to eventually have the great privilege 15B Alexander Tsetong (10WJ) of representing the School at the 1st XV level. However, the most important 15C Nick Bouletos (9Mu) lesson I learnt was the significance of mateship - how fifteen individual boys at the start of the season become one cohesive band of brothers at the end. For 15C Jordan Prowse winner for the most that experience I am grateful! improved player– Nick Boloutos (9Mu) A Rugby Reflection by Joshua Weston (12He) 16A Tane Edmed (10Fo) Rugby at Trinity Grammar has been an enthralling and invaluable experience. 16B Jacob Taylor-Tighe (10Ta) I first began playing rugby in Year 8 with the Under 14 As, winning the (Peter Savage Award) premiership against bitter rivals Knox Grammar away from home. To be 3rds Isaac Barden (12Yo) honest, I did not learn anything from the title win. Instead I discovered the true meaning of being part of a team - a tight unit, which was formed over many 4ths Ben Li (12La) early morning gym sessions, intense fitness courses with Marty’s madness, and brutal battles on the pitch. There are many sports at Trinity, however, what separates Rugby from the rest is the responsibility of each player to perform CAS PREMIERS 2016 in order for the team to succeed. Like a game of chess, every set piece, move or takedown is important in shaping the game’s outcome. Rugby isn’t just a UNDER 14 A Under 14 B game, it’s an avenue for boys to form bonds and friendships that will last well Miles Amatosero (8Hi) William Beretov-Millar (8Ho) after graduation. There is no greater feeling than running out with boys with whom you have been playing since you were 14, to the chants of a packed Ben Blades (8We) Jack Bermingham (9Mu) home crowd. A scene which cannot be replicated after high school. A scene MalachHawkes (7WJ) Joseph Booth (8Ar) which I look forward to being part of when returning to the School as an Old Boy. Joseph Nassif (8He) Ethan Boursiani-Lawrence (9We) 2nd XV Captain’s Season Overview by Patrick Venables (12He) James Browning (8Du) Spiro Christopoulos (8Ar) Luke Hennessy (9St) James Coall (8Du) I would just like to thank the coaches for sacrificing their time to coach us. Without them, we would not have fielded a competitive team every weekend. Kai Young (8We) Samuel Dennis (8St) 2016 was a year of a lot of ups and downs for the 2nd XV, and unfortunately Michael Eid (8Ke) Jordan Filippoff (8La) losses outnumbered our wins. But we built an extremely tight group that never Ky Willoughby (8WH) Pierce Foley (8Fo) took a backward step. When we lined up together in the middle of the field, we knew that we had each other’s backs. Although it was a disappointing season Reilly Large (9Hi) Angus Mooney (8La) in terms of results, the passion the boys displayed throughout was nothing Harrison Goldsmith (8La) Joseph Nassif (8He) short of inspirational, with members from both 1st and 2nd XVs rallying behind each other every Saturday. Jordan Maze (9Hi) Ben Newall (8Yo) Christyon Hayek (9Ke) George Panopoulos (9Du) All in all, it was an enjoyable last season for our Year 12s, and we have many fine memories. We wish the Year 11 boys the best for 2017. I look forward to Ethan Bateman (8WJ) Joel Passerini (8Hi) returning to watch Trinity home games in the future as a proud Old Boy. Abutaa Hamzeh (8La) Lochlan Prentice (8Mu) A Referee’s Reflection by Lucas Traiforos (12Sc) Huntter Keyes-Ahern (8Hi) Adam Quinlan (9Ho) The opportunity to referee Rugby games at School has been an absolute Adrian Lagana (8Ar) Daniel White (9La) honour. 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3RD XV RUGBY
Back Row Avery Freeman, Michael Rich, Hugo Miller, Salil Barrett Second Row Jacob Zeitoun, Mackenzie Roberts, Joshua Ananda, James Haddad, Lochlain Ryan First Row Lachlain Gai, William Catterson, Benjamin Crowhurst, Luke Borgnolo, Isaac Barden, Nathan Finn Seated Scott Seeto, Cameron Fawcett, Dimitri Koutoulas (Captain), Mr Andrea Folli (Coach), Patrick Newall (Vice-Captain), Carl Wingti, Sam Halmarick
OPENS RUGBY REPRESENTATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS 1ST AND 2ND XV RUGBY ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION DINNER - 2016 Liam Rasch (12WJ) Opens CAS 1st XV 2016 Jordan Morris (12Mu) Opens CAS 1st XV 2016 2nd XV Awards Ryan Longville (12Mu) Opens CAS 1st XV 2016 The Most Improved Player in the 2nd XV Simon Jabbour (12Fo) Matthew Stead (11Hi) Opens CAS 2nd XV 2016 The Best Back in the 2nd XV Keegan Street (12WJ) Sipu Tuitavake (12Ho) Opens CAS 2nd XV 2016 The Best Forward in the 2nd XV Blake Murray (11Ta) Byron Hollingsworth-Dessent Opens CAS 2nd XV 2016 The 2nd XV Players’ Player Award Paul Orphanides (12Sc) (11Sc) The Best & Fairest Award for the 2nd XV Paul Orphanides (12Sc) Kristian Souvaliotis (12Du) Opens CAS 2nd XV 2016 The Briars Trophy for the Opens Player who Patrick Venables Lachlan Ilias (10Sc) Under 16 CAS Under 16 2016 epitomises the spirit of Trinity Rugby (12He) Cooper Chambers (10WJ) Under 16 CAS Under 16 2016 School Awards Nicolas Ginis (10Ta) Under 16 CAS Under 16 2016 The Brad Royall Trophy for the Player who has Liam Rasch (12WJ) achieved the highest Representative selection Joshua Wong (10Sc) Under 16 CAS Under 16 2016 Tom Lambert (10Fo) Under 16 CAS Under 16 2016 The Friends of Rugby Persistence Cup for the Jack Arraj (12Yo) Most Improved Player over his six years at the Michael Eid (8Ke) Under 14 Sydney Junior Representative School Under 14 2016 First XV Awards Malachi Hawkes (8WJ) Under14 Sydney Junior Representative Under 14 2016 The Selectors’ Trophy for the Best Forward in Sipu Tuitavake (12Ho) the 1st XV Hunter Keyes-Ahern (8Hi) Under 14 Sydney Junior Representative Under 14 2016 The Mark Crossingham Trophy for the Best Ryan Longville (12Mu) Back in the 1st XV Jaymesson Ieremia (9WJ) Under 15 NSW Junior U15 Representative Under 15 2016 The Pillinger Trophy for the Best Player in his Cooper Chambers Ryan Longville (12Mu) Opens NSW I Schools Representation 2016 first year of 1st XV (10WJ) Liam Rasch (12WJ) Opens NSW II Schools Representation 2016 The 1st XV Players’ Player Award Liam Rasch (12WJ) Jordan Morris (12Mu) Opens NSW II Schools Representation 2016 The Ray Wiseman Award for the Best & Fairest Liam Rasch (12WJ) Player in the 1st XV Liam Rasch (12WJ) Opens Rugby Australian Schools Barbarians Andrea Folli | MIC Rugby TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 170 4TH XV RUGBY RUGBY SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Back Row Alexander Thomas, Hugo Miller, Samuel Trevena, Michael Rich, Jacob Elmasry Second Row Joseph Latif, William Catterson, James Haddad, Joshua Ananda, Michael Thomas, Jacob Zeitoun, Benjamin Crowhurst First Row Kaden Tsoi, Cameron Fawcett, Scott Davis, Christopher Elias, Luke Borgnolo, Andrew Barclay, Nicholas Lee, Benjamin Li Seated Lucas Traiforos, Leontey Zhou, Mr Bradley Wirth (Coach), Michael Pahos (Captain), Dr Timothy Barden (Coach) Timothy McManus, Daniel Chen Absent Daniel Alkurdi, Kevin Kwak, Stacey Marantos, Jiawei Mei, Matthew Moon, Noah Nahkle, Christofer Palmer, Andrew Saber, Ben Stark, Christopher Tarlamis
16A RUGBY
Back Row William Raptis, Adam Somboli, Thomas Lambert Second Row Lachlan Watson, Matthew Teixeira, Matthew Yazbek, Nikolas-Alexander Ginis, Nikolas Acosta, Alexander Clisdell, Louis Tanner First Row Philip Choi, Joshua Wong, Lachlan Sinclair, Thomas Diiorio-De Domeneghi, Jack Maher, Rhys De Grut, Athan Pappas, Deniz Akpinar Seated Ned Hatton-Ward, Wilbur Tsang, Mr Jack Farrer (Coach), Tane Edmed, Mr David Chilton (Coach), Jonathon Roseworn, Thomas Corias
15A RUGBY
Back Row Angus McDonald Oliver Buchanan, Ben Austin Second Row Harrison Layton, Harry Tran, Alexander Leckie, Ryan Hansen,Ethan Grimmond, Jacob Gadiel Jaymeson Iremea First Row Ben Jabbour, Oscar Groth, Timothy Bradfield, Jorge Pa, Blaze McKee, Isaac Khoury Seated Taylor Miller, Robbie Tosich, Mr Ben Cook (Coach), Marcus Buvac, Mr Lachlan White (Coach), Mathew Brooks, Sione Vuki
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14A RUGBY
Back Row Michael Eid, Ethan Bateman, Jordan Maze, Miles Amatosero, Jack Bermingham First Row James Browning, Harrison Goldsmith, Kai Young, Adrian Lagana, Malachi Hawkes, Ben Blades, Hamzeh Abutaa, Matthew Moore Seated Reilly Large, Christyon Hayek, Mr Ian Moran (Coach), Luke Hennessy (Captain), Mr William Campbell (Coach), Huntter Keyes-Ahern, Ky Willoughby
14B RUGBY
Back Row Lochlan Prentice, Adrian Lagana, Jack Bermingham, Joseph Nassif First Row Mr Ben Morrissey (Coach), William Beretov-Millar, Joel Passerini, Angus Mooney, Daniel White, Samuel Dennis Seated Pierce Foley, George Panopoulos, Ethan Boursiani-Lawrence, Ben Newall (Captain), Jordan Filippoff, Spiro Christopoulos, James Coall Absent Adam Quinlan
13A RUGBY
Back Row Jacob Stark, Jamie Christopoulos, Theo Kidd, Tyson Jackson First Row Mr John Allen (Coach), Juno Yim, Jack Casimir, Kai Roberts, Daniel Morris, Mr Stephen Heanly (Coach) Seated Bertie Alcock, Olly White, Turoa Williams, Hunter Hannaford, Adam Kasanczuk, Ronan Hennessy, Theo Christian Absent Thomas Buvac TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 172 TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS ACADEMY RUGBY | SPORTS ACADEMY SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
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Back Row Jared Phillis, Alexander Kolesnikoff, Carl Coorey-Ewings
First Row Louis Dennison, Christopher Hoare, Jordan Morris, Harris Vlahopoulos, Byron Hollingworth-Dessent, Monty Hannaford Seated Sebastian Moir, Ryan Longville, Matthew Stead, Mr Chris Knight (Director), Lachlan Ilias, Keegan Street, Cooper Chambers
boys, not just the Track and Field fraternity. To have somebody come Director Mr Chris Knight out of the CAS system and make it to an Olympic final in Track and Field showed the Sports Academy that anything is possible with dedication and hard work. Over the course of the year, the Sports Academy met each term, usually over breakfast, listening to a variety of On the sporting fields the boys from The Sports Academy continued presenters and content. to excel. Alexander Kolesnikoff (10Ho) medalled at the Australian Track and Field Championships (Shot Put), as did Sebastian Moir In Term 1, Mr Knight gave a talk on Supplements- (11Hi) in winning a State title (400m hurdles). Byron Hollingworth- The Why’s and Wherefores, assisting the boys in their Dessent (11Sc) did likewise, finishing second in the sprint hurdles understanding of the importance of hard work and good as well as making the NSW Under 16 Rugby side, a side that also nutrition rather than buying and relying on a quick fix or included Cooper Chambers (11WJ). Liam Rasch (12WJ) and Jordan magic potion. Morris (12St) were part of the NSW II side which won the National Schoolboy Rugby Championships, beating NSW I in the final, a team In Term 2, the Academy had two guest speakers. Ryan comprising Ryan Longville (12Mu). Liam was then chosen to play for Richards from Meriden College discussed pathways the Australian Barbarians in International Schoolboy Rugby. Nathan beyond school, specifically U.S. Colleges. The talk Zhu (11Ke) won a National Age title in the pool, and the divers, included subject choice and the various agencies that can including Ben On (12Ta), Will Jeffree (12Ho), Matt Lang (11La), Tom help a student obtain placement. They also heard from York (11Hi) and Cooper Chambers, brought home a swag of medals Anika Lalic from Sydney University who is the Elite Athlete from the NSW Diving Championships. Program Co-ordinator. The talk focused on pathways provided by Sydney University, a place where you can live, As we look forward to 2017, we hope the boys continue on in their study, train and compete if you want to continue your successful sporting pursuits and learn from the guest speakers that education and sport domestically. are kind enough to give us their time and expertise.
In Term 3, Olympian Steve Solomon talked to the Academy Chris Knight | Director Trinity Grammar School Sports Academy about balancing elite sport and study. The subject matter covered included Steve’s experiences in CAS sport, his time at The AIS and The Olympics in London 2012. Additionally, Steve talked about his studies at Stanford University where he is studying medicine on a full time scholarship. It was an invaluable session for the Trinity
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Congratulations to all the boys who participated, representing their state Director Mr Ben Tuxford and country so well at the highest level of school sport. MIC Mrs Janet Wonders NSW STATE AGE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS SOPAC (January 2016) High Performance Coach Mr Matthew Brown 12 – 10 Years Captain Keegan Street (12WJ) Vice-Captain Christopher Hoare (12St) Trinity was represented by nine individual swimmers competing in forty-five individual events. The outstanding swimmer of the meet Vice-Captain Paul Raptis (12Ta) was Andy Lee who individually won seven events in the 12 Years age Vice-Captain Kaden Tsoi (12Ar) group, including the 200m (2:09.98), 400m (4:31.00) Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke (1:14.04), 100m (1:05.83), 200m (2:30.92) Butterfly, 200m (2:24.63) and 400m (5:05.53) Individual Medley. In this extraordinary The Trinity Swimming team has had another successful year. The team is effort he also placed second in the 100m Freestyle and second in the going from strength to strength each year. While we have been sad to 200m Breaststroke. It took another Trinity swimmer to topple Andy in the farewell two loved coaches, Mr Colman Wong and Mr David Roberts, we 200m Breaststroke, with Samuel Xu winning the event in a great time of have also been very fortunate to welcome two new coaches, Mr Benjamin 2:39.74 and placing second in the 100m (1:14.61) Breaststroke. Tuxford as Director of Swimming, and Mr Andrew Aebi as Assistant Swimming Coach. With Mr Matthew Brown leading in the role of High In the 11 Years age group Jason Yeou (7We) placed third in the 100m Performance Coach, the combined team is working magnificently! Backstroke, 100m Breaststroke and 100m Butterfly. Other notable swims came from Adrian Barrett (7Fo) who placed fourth in the 12 Years 200m This year has seen a multitude of successes and achievements across the Breaststroke (2:47.62) and sixth in both the 200m Freestyle (2:17.20) and age groups, some of which are mentioned below. the 200m (2:35.50) Individual Medley. PACIFIC SCHOOL GAMES (Adelaide-November 2015) In the relays Trinity won the 12 Years 4 x 50m Medley relay and placed The Pacific School Games is the showcase event of school sport in Australia second in the 4 x 50m Freestyle and 10 x 50m Freestyle relays. and also for the other twelve countries that participate. Countries far and The Trinity boys placed second in the overall point score and combined wide, particularly from around the Pacific and Asia regions, were invited with the 13-18 Years point score to place third in the combined age to Adelaide, and a week of competition in various sporting disciplines groups point score. took place. Our swimmers were well represented. The following boys qualified to compete at this elite level, and the results of their best races 13 – 18 Years are as follows: In this age group Trinity had thirty-six swimmers competing. Trinity Samuel Xu (8WH) 12 Years :50 Breast 2nd (33.89),100 competitors won a total of eight gold, four silver and three bronze Breast 2nd (1:14.85) 200 Breast 1st medals. The most successful swimmer was Nathan Zhu (11Ke) who totally (2:40.09) dominated the 16 Years Breaststroke events with superb wins in the 100m (1:04. 43) and 200m (2:19.28) events. Also in the 16 Years 200m Andy Lee (7Fo) 12 Years 100 Fly 3rd (1:07.30),200 Breast Breaststroke, Jasen Yu (11Fo) picked up his first state level medal with 3rd (2:46.26), 200 IM 1st (2:23.92) a good performance to claim the bronze. Christopher Hoare (12 St), Dominic Lopez (8Ke 13 Years 100 Fly 4th (1:03.88) who has won a state gold medal every year since he was ten years old, continued this tradition with another win in the 16 Years 100m Butterfly David Kim (8WH) 13 Years 50 Breast 7th (33.10) in an impressive time of 55.92. Christopher was also second in the 100m Angus McDonald (9Sc) 14 Years 50 Back 2nd (28.44) Freestyle (53.09) and third in the 50m Freestyle (24.13). Angus McDonald Christopher Hoare (12St) 16 Years 50 Free 3rd (23.88), 100 Free (9Sc) was one of the big improvers winning the 14 Years 50m Freestyle 2nd (53.41), 50 Fly 2nd (25.10), 100 Fly in a great time of 24.95. Dominic Lopez (8Ke) won the 13 Years 200m 3rd (56.05) Butterfly (2:15.41) and narrowly missed the double, placing second in the 100m Butterfly (1:02.31). Jake Griffin (‘15) 17-19 Years 50 Back 3rd (27.13) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 174
CAS SWIMMING SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Patrick Jiang, Lucas Baita, Josiah Romeo, William Raptis, Jacob Gadiel, Angus McDonald, Justin McNamara, Danny Huang, Blake Byr ne, Nathan Zhu, Martin Floro, Ryan Hansen, Matthew Robertson Nicholas Capovilla, Alexander Leckie, Ethan Brouw, Luke Asnicar, Nabeel Hatoum, Thomas Salmon, Justin Kim, Hansford, Andy Pich, Yan Yu, Jasen James Green Mr Dillan Pienaar (Assistant Coach), Juno Yim, Josh Chen, Oscar Jones, Matthew Ng, Anton Markovic, Dominic Lopez, Michael McPar tland, Moore, Samuel Xu, Andy Lee, Zac Brown, Jack Brereton, Mrs Vanessa Bauer (Assistant Manager) William Cooper, Jason Yeou, Liam Filby, Thomas Ea, Matthew Jerkovic, Logan Kaye, Tom Jin, Euan Germanos, Adrian Barrett, David Kim, Garry Koshnitsky, James McCabe Christopher Master), (Head Cujes Milton Mr (Captain), Street Keegan Swimming), of (Director Tuxford Benjamin Mr Captain), (Vice Tsoi Kaden (MIC), Wonders Janet Mrs Miller, Hugo (Registrar), Leckie James Mr Hoare (Vice Captain), Matthew Brown (High Performance Coach), Paul Raptis Mr John Allen (Director of Sport and Cocurricular), Austin Fong, Thomas Chung Seated First Row Back Row Third Row Second Row CAS SWIMMING
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The biggest improvers were Ryan Hansen (9We) and Matthew Moore A big thank you to the Captain of Swimming, Keegan Street (12WJ), (9Ke) who achieved impressive personal bests. Ryan’s best result was in who led the team with grace, strength and humility during the season, the 100m Butterfly where he placed third in 59.67, which is a great time and who swam so well on the night, and to the Vice Captains, Paul Raptis for a fourteen year old. In his other events, Ryan took up to ten seconds (12Ta), Christopher Hoare (12St) and Kaden Tsoi (12Ar), who supported off his personal best times. Matthew Moore took eight seconds off his the team so well throughout the season. 100m Breaststroke to place sixth with a 1:15.09. Overall Point Score Thyne Challenge Shield: Other notable performers included Derek Leung (11Fo) who placed fourth in the 16 Years 50m Freestyle (24.47), Patrick Jiang (10St) who 1 Trinity Grammar 543 placed fourth in both the 14 Years 100m Breaststroke (1:10.08) and 200m Breaststroke (2:35.16) and Logan Kaye (8Ho) who placed fourth in 2 Knox Grammar School 539 both the 13 Years 800m Freestyle (9:11.60) and 400m Individual Medley 3 Barker College 435.5 (5:06.13). 4 St. Aloysius' College 342.5 In the relays, Trinity won both the 14 Years 4 x 50m Medley and 4 x 50m 5 Waverley College 318 Freestyle relay, and the 16 Years 4 x 100m Medley relay. 6 Cranbrook School 314
2016 NSW OPEN WATER AGE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS (19-20th December: Penrith) SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS
At the NSW Open Water Swimming Championships Trinity had four Major Swimming Awards for 2016 swimmers finish the event, with Logan Kaye (9Ho) winning the 13 Years 5km event and Dominic Lopez (8Ke) placing second. Matthew Innes Overall School Swimming Champion – 1st Christopher Hoare (12St) (11Ta) was third in the 16 Years 10km event. Overall School Swimming Champion – 2nd Lucas Baita (10Sc) Overall School Swimming Champion – 3rd Thomas Salmon (11Ta) THYNE-CHALLENGE SHIELD Outstanding Performance at CAS Lucas Baita (10Sc) The night of the CAS Championships was incredibly charged with Under Age Outstanding Swimmer at CAS Andy Lee (7Fo) excitement and a good dose of nerves. Were we going to win the races we anticipated we would? Would someone step up and win something Opens Age Champion Keegan Street (12Sc) we thought they wouldn’t? 17 Years Age Champion Christopher Hoare (12St)
While Knox were swimming brilliantly on the night, our boys kept their 16 Years Age Champion Lucas Baita (10Sc) nerve and were relentless in their efforts to wear down the opposition. 15 Years Age Champion Angus McDonald (9Sc) Knox were leading the way until event number 67, the Open 200m 14 Years Age Champion Garry Koshnitsky (8Mu) Freestyle. It was almost impossible at this point that we could win, as Knox were drawing further ahead with only a few events left in the programme. 13 Years Age Champion Andy Lee Then the unthinkable happened! A Knox boy faltered at the start of the 12 Years Age Champion Jason Yeou (7We) race and was disqualified. You had to feel for Knox, as this was the closest they have come to beating us for many years and they were taking it to us with all guns blazing. But it meant we gained enough points to get ahead NSW COMBINED INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (CIS) SWIMMING and we maintained our composure to end up as winners. Talk about an CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 eventful night - the excitement from coaches, managers, parents, the Trinity crowd and swimmers was incredible! Celebrations all round on a Swimmers from Trinity’s CAS Swimming Team were selected by the CAS well-earned victory and on retaining the Thyne Challenge Shield for the organisation to compete in the NSW CIS Swimming Championships.
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY thirteenth year in a row. While the swimmers were not as pumped up as they were for the CAS 176 Swimming Carnival, especially after many of them competed in Adelaide championships with two gold and two silver medals, Nathan Zhu two CAS SWIMMING SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS at the Nationals in the weeks before, the swimming standard was equally gold medals, Andy Lee one gold and one silver medal, and Dominic Lopez as high, and the competition fierce. one gold medal.
Highlights of the meet were Samuel Xu winning the 13 Years 50m Our boys Under 15 Medley relay team of Angus McDonald, Patrick Jiang, Breaststroke (34.35), David Kim (8WH) winning the 14 Years 50m Ryan Hansen and William Raptis (10TA) also secured a gold medal in a nail Breaststroke(32.19), Dominic Lopez (8Ke) winning the 12-14 Years biting finish, winning by the smallest of margins of 0.12 seconds. 200m Butterfly (2:18.65), and Nathan Zhu (11Ke) winning both the 17-19 Years 100m Breaststroke(1:06.12) and the 17-19 Years 200m CONCLUDING REMARKS Breaststroke(2:23.84). First place also went to the 12-14 Years 4X50m Freestyle Relay in a time of 2:00.00 by the young team of up and coming I would like to thank our coaching and management team for their swimmers - Garry Koshnitsky (8Mu), David Kim (8WH), Dominic Lopez contributions throughout the season. The tireless efforts of James (8Ke) and Andy Lee. Leckie, Matthew Brown, Benjamin Tuxford and Andrew Aebi have built on an already strong foundation in further developing the swimming AUSTRALIAN AGE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 programme. Their dedication and expertise have ensured that Trinity Grammar School has become one of the leading Swimming Schools in 2016 Hancock Prospecting Australian Championships / Olympic Trials Australia. The culture that is encouraged is one of hard work, positivity and humility. Thank you to Mrs Vanessa Bauer and Mr Chris Allum for Nathan Zhu (11Ke) 100 Breaststroke 23rd 1:03.84, 200 their assistance and also for the support from the parents, who so willingly Breaststroke 31st 2:21.20 give of their time. TGS Swimming is in good hands. Matthew Treloar ('11) 50 Breaststroke 3rd 27.96,100 Breaststroke Mrs Janet Wonders | MIC Swimming 5th 1:01.13 Kenneth To ('09) 50 Freestyle 8th 22.51,100 Freestyle 8th 49.12 Nathaniel Romeo ('10) 100 Butterfly 7th 52.90 James Traiforos ('15) 50 Backstroke 6th 25.90, 100 Back 9th 55.81 was in swim off for final, 200 Individual Medley 8th 2:02.96 Tomas Elliott ('13) 400 Individual Medley 4th 4:17.91,200 Individual Medley 4th 2:01.21 Edward Marks ('14) 100 Butterfly 9th 53.33 was in swim off for final Trinity Grammar James Traiforos, Matthew Treloar, Daniel School Male Medley Tranter & Kenneth To 2nd 3:39.12 Relay
As a result of Nathan Zhu's performances at the Australian Age Championships and the Australian Open Championships, he was selected in the Australian Team for the Oceania Championships in Fiji. Kenneth To and Tomas Elliott were selected on the NSW team for the Japan Open.
Nathan's results at Australian Age 16 Years were outstanding. He is a quiet achiever who works incredibly hard and who we are very lucky to have at Trinity.
1st 200 Breaststroke 2:17.06
3rd 100 Breaststroke 1:04.25
STATE AGE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS AUGUST 2016
Our Club sent a total of forty-nine swimmers to compete at the 2016 NSW State Age Winter Swimming Championships. The team managed to overcome all other competing clubs (102) to win the NSW State Age point score for the very first time in our clubs history. This is no small feat, with many other clubs entering the championships with nearly double the amount of competitors in comparison to our team.
Trinity Grammar School Swimming Club finished the meet in first position with 2510 points, ahead of their rivals Narrabeen Carlile (2348) and Knox Pymble (2344) who finished second and third respectively.
TGS also topped the Gold medal count with twenty-one, again ahead of Knox Pymble (eighteen) and Narrabeen Carlile (seventeen). This was truly a victory that could not have occurred without the contribution and involvement of all team members, as every point achieved was vital to our overall result.
Some of our notable performers were Angus McDonald who finished the
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Left to Right Mr Alastair Hunt (Coach), Zac Hyslop, Andrew Brown, William Jeffree, Lucas Traiforos, Joseph Michael, Karan Malik
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Back Row Elliot Ho, Jason Kong, Dario Bossi, Keith Chan, Brian Kim, Dean Li Seated Yan Yu, Adam Zhu, Mr S J Foster, Rohan Tucker, Julian Kasch
Summer School Swimming 2016 MIC Mr Simon Bootle Best and Fairest and Most improved The focus of Summer Swimming continues to be one of developing a Year Group Most Improved Best and Fairest healthy lifestyle that can be maintained throughout adulthood. The primary focus of each training session is on continually developing techniques for 7 Fynn Ferinands (WJ) Sebastian Boffa (Yo) each stroke, for improving stamina and hence improving fitness levels. 8 Justin Kim (Ar) Nicholas Earls (Ar) Swimming may be considered an individual pursuit, however, a spirit of challenging oneself to improve a time and the encouragement of others 9 Chrisian Morfuni (Ar) Richard McKenzie (WH) can engender a wonderful team attitude and spirit. To be a coach and 10 Jordan Odea (Fo) James Hull (WH) witness the joy and satisfaction of an individual achieving something never before dreamed of or accomplished is a worthwhile endeavour. 11 Ethan Duke (La) Dario Bossi (St) 12 Zac Hyslop (Du) Lucas Traiforos (Sc) Over 150 students from Year 7 to 12 participated in the Summer Swimming programme this year. Training sessions were rigorous with a series of drills developed to improve each individuals breathing techniques, stroke The staff members again demonstrated professionalism and dedication efficiency, endurance and style. Each Saturday, the swimmers competed in motivating and coaching the swimmers throughout season. I sincerely against their own best times in an attempt to make them even better. thank Mr David Dixon, Mr Steve Foster, Mr David R Latimer, Mr Andrew Fierce individual competitions were apparent and times were invariably Lane and Mr Alistair Hunt for their efforts. Finally I would like to thank improved. It was a great pleasure to observe the dedication of most of the parents who assisted with timekeeping each Saturday, for their the members in their attempt to improve their times and reach personal forbearance and involvement. goals. Simon Bootle | MIC Summer Swimming It was a very difficult task choosing the individuals to receive the awards as many showed the qualities that were being assessed. After much discussion and scrutinising the time sheets, the following received the
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY awards: 178 YEAR 10 SCHOOL SWIMMING | SUMMER SCHOOL SWIMMING | SUMMER SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Back Row Justin Wiseman, James Hull, Nicholas Carnegie, Felix Dobbin, Jordan O'Dea First Row Mr Andrew Lane (Coach), Kahou Lin, Jayann Chen, Steven Serb, Jack Maher, Shane Zhang Seated Riddhik Patel, Rajat Dixit, Ryan Scott, Mathew Hooper, Jackson Sewell, Jack Wu, Adam Racheha
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Back Row Oscar Groth, Paul Kapaniris, Daniel Chu, Jonathon Nehme, Richard McKenzie, Ethan Li, Jeremey Brake, James Bednaic Second Row Mr Ben Cook, (Coach), Moustafa Sayour, Aiden Briscoe, Christian Morfuni, Andreas Wyrozebski, Alex Cameron, Owen Williams, George Georgoulopoulos, Andrew Shah First Row Samuel Gorman, Thomas Hartzenberg, Vir Suri, Ben Fricker, Christopher Raad, Michael Slevin, Max Norington Seated Isaiah Tambyrajah, Sione Vuki, Mohammad Hijazi, Soz Filladites, Fergus McCrory, Sebastian Devine- Poulos, Nick Bouletos, Michael Walker, Andrew Gabriel
YEAR 8 SCHOOL SWIMMING | SUMMER
Back Row Alexander Pavic, Thomas Virgona, Justin Lin, Nicholas Earls, Angus Brockle, Mohammed Khamis, Alexander Shannon First Row Mr Simon Bootle (Coach), Yanni Plataniotis, Michael Lin, Patrick Chen, David Wang, Jeffrey Li, Harry Driessen, Jee Hwan Kim, Philip Pignataro, Hugo Cornish, Andrew Lane (Coach) Seated Samuel Swadling, Justin Kim, Joshua Liaw, Steven Stobierski, Ronald Tam, Huntter Keyes-Ahern, Athan Koutsogiannis, Ethan Lambert, John Choi
YEAR 7 SCHOOL SWIMMING | SUMMER
Back Row Vincent Picatoste, Ziheng Lao, Juno Yim, James Green, Thomas Miller, Anthony Jeroncic, Ned O'Brien First Row Mr Simon Bootle (MIC), Antonio Lazzaro, Sebastian Boffa, Ahmad Hijazi, Samuel Ho, Victor Fang, Blake Plavsic, Ivan Fang, Fynn Ferdinands, Mr Andrew Lane (Coach) Seated Elias Esber, Thomas Stobierski, Christian Becvarovski, Eric Tsai, Jordan Mikhael, Yadavan Thanujan, Ian Hong, Jayden Chan, Arion Valiotis
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Back Row Johnson Lin, Jaxon Chong, Jack Yeung, James Li, Keith Chan, Oscar Chaffey Seated Mushahid Khan, Mrs Maria Thanos (Coach), Andrew Jamieson-Grigg, Mr Matthew Hirst (MIC), Jamie Meldrum, Mr Andrew Lane (Coach), Anthony Cho
Awards for Winter Swimming 2016 MIC Mr Matthew Hirst Best and Fairest Most Improved Year 9 Thomas Butler (St) Min Lin (Sc) A new year heralded a new pool; we were fortunate to able to use part Year 10 Dylan Zhang (St) Cameron Strauss (We) of the Centenary Pool for the first winter. The year began strongly, apart from the premature loss of Mr Bruce Duffy from the ranks, leaving a Year 11 Andrew Jamieson-Grigg (Ho) Johnson Lin (St) large hole in our coaching strength. Nevertheless, we were fortunate to Year 12 Anthony Cho (Du) Jamie Meldrum (Ta) have the additional force of Mr Richard ‘Bish’ Bishop who ably supported the other coaches: Ms Christina Vanden- Hengel, Mrs Maria Thanos, Mr In hindsight, it was certainly an enjoyable and productive season. I Edward Habkouk, Mr Andrew Lane, and Mrs Alison Klein. sincerely thank the staff for their professionalism and uncomplaining diligence. However, much of the credit should go to the swimmers From the start, the overwhelming majority of the swimmers thrust themselves – for their ongoing commitment, co-operation and passion themselves into the routine and quickly set about improving their fitness throughout the winter months. In training and in competition, the boys and swimming style. There was more emphasis this year on each boy setting certainly displayed great spirit, something that will be remembered long his own pace, and to this end we ran differentiated training programmes after the last race was run. as far as practicable. In the afternoons, we shared our training sessions in the Centenary Pool with the CAS squad swimmers. In the process of Matthew Hirst | MIC School Swimming Winter teaching a new drill or refining a stroke, the simplest approach became the instruction to "do what they're doing”. Yet what the boys may have lacked in style, they more than made up for in persistence.
As in previous seasons, we held a special 200 metre Freestyle event on two occasions at either end of the season – a reliable gauge of the swimmers’ evolving fitness and stamina. Our “Novelty Day” on the final Saturday was once again a vibrant, or perhaps more aptly described as ‘frenetic’, way to farewell winter sport for the year.
It has been pleasing to witness how many boys have made swimming a high priority and have made real advances in their style and race times. This year, awards were presented to the following: TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 180 SCHOOL SWIMMING | SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS WINTER
YEAR 9/10 SCHOOL SWIMMING WINTER
Back Row Cameron Strauss, Jerry Ren, Nicholas Carnegie, Justin McNamara, William Sheng, James Field, James Hull Third Row Anthony Mai, Nathan Rohr, Tobie Mok, Ray Zhao, Liam Scott, Dylan Zhang, David Yacoub, Andreas Pappas, Shane Zhang, Ethan Athos Second Row Edward Li, Richard Ziade, Quentin Dai, Linh Pham, Sam Boffa, Owen Williams, Min Lin, Jonathan Ngo, Michael Slevin First Row Mr Matthew Hirst (MIC) Gerald Tam, Edward Lai, Calvin Nguyen, Harvey Greene, Thomas Butler, Jason Li, Adam Chang, Philip Chan, Ms Christina Vanden Hengel (Coach) Seated Nicholas Testa, Aidan Hennessy, Steven Serb, Tiger Jeremy, Mathew Hooper, Justin Wiseman, Sam Rittenbaum, Jackson Sewell, Joshua Hor
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Back Row Mathew Wehbe, Andrew Makram, Jiawei Mei, James Saab, Wesley Yuen, Thomas Wang, Michael Park Middle Row Mr Andreas Mickler (Coach), Soroush Zand, Gabriel Sikh, Valen Zhang, Brendan Wang, Johnathon Nicolaou Seated Cheng Ratsamy, Lien Zhu, Daniel Alkurdi, Jasper Harding, William Monaha, Tiger Ji, Anthony Cho
time of chatter and interaction with friends. Many boys engage in exciting MIC Mr Andreas Mickler contests in the Old Gym, with closely-fought matches requiring both concentration and stamina.
Fun and games And last but not least, we need to acknowledge the Thursday lunchtime Social Table Tennis group, some eight to ten keen boys from various year Although Table Tennis is not yet a CAS sport, it is still a very competitive groups who get together to play this fast and furious game. A special endeavour at Trinity. Twice this year, we have invited willing players to thanks goes to Mr Shane Scott from the Mathematics Department who take part in the NSW Table Tennis Schoolboys’ tournaments. And twice, must have a heart made of white celluloid, such is his passion for the our School was the one with the largest number of participants – twenty- game. He regularly challenges his Maths students to take him on in a four boys on each occasion. If success is measured by involvement and match of ping pong and, needless to say, he wins most of his games enjoyment, both competitions were a resounding success since all boys “left-handed” and thus ensures a continuing stream of little and big were able to play Table Tennis for hours and hours, and all enjoyed it so challengers joining us on Thursdays. much that it was a challenge to get them off the tables once the bus had arrived to take us back to School. The icing on the cake was that Joshua Andreas Mickler | MIC Table Tennis Ward (10Sc) won the “repechage”, the consolation round for those players that didn’t make it past the initial group stage of the competition. He won unnumbered singles games to face Jonas Rotter, our exchange student from Germany, in the final. This three-set match was played with great passion and skill and Joshua came away victorious.
As a Year 12 sport, Table Tennis continues to enjoy great popularity, and considerable cuts have to be made after a trial period at the beginning of each season. The boys who “make it” can be sure to spend three entertaining and challenging hours per week at the blue tables. Most players improve considerably in the course of their season, with the minimum being greatly increased in confidence with the bat and a great TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 182 TENNIS TABLE| TENNIS TENNIS SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
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Left to Right Mrs Jessica Spratt (Coach), Kevin Batliwala, Mathew Nedanovski, Alex Ibrahim, Dario Kmet, Mr Jeremy Dykgraaff (Coach)
Director of Coaching Mr Jeremy Dykgraaff Summer | Most Valuable Players Captain Kevin Batliwala (12Yo) 1st IV Dario Kmet (9Ke) 2nd IV Kevin Batliwala (12Yo) Summer 2015/16 3rd IV Joshua Seet-Lee (12Ke) The 2015/16 summer season was extremely rewarding and successful for all who represented the twenty- 4th IV Tristan Kontonis (12Fo) two Trinity teams over the course of the season. As is normally the case, the summer season provided a much stronger competition than the winter season, and this was once again reflected in the overall 5th IV Campbell Krol (11Ar) winning ratio. Trinity held their own over the course of the season with a forty-eight percent winning ratio 6th IV Jonathan Twomey (11Ho) across all teams. The 9A team comprised of Edward Lai (9St), Thomas Spratt (9Mu), Alex Valiozis (9Yo), Jason Wu (9Ho) and Justin Sleiman (9Ta) was the only undefeated Trinity team. This extremely capable Open Christopher Monaha group, with the assistance of Coach Margaret Hanna, were able to win all nine matches contested over Colours (11Mu) the course of the season. Other teams that should be acknowledge for being incredibly competitive 10A Alexander Scott (10He) include the 9C team, the newly formed 5th IV and the 1st IV, all of whom lost only once over the course of the summer season. 10B Maxen Williams (10We)
The 1st IV comprised of Dario Kmet (9Ke), Mathew Nedanovski (9Fo), James McCabe (8St) and Alex 10C Peter Marcos (10Fo) Ibrahim (10Ho) had a remarkable season and were unfortunate in not retaining the Summer Premiership 10D Annan Lertsumitkul (10La) shield. This young, small but immensely talented quad of players won eight from nine matches and were competition leaders and undefeated until round eight of the competition. Their only defeat of the season 10 Colours Aidan Hennessy (10La) came at the hands of Knox College whom they had beaten in the first round of the competition. This 9A Edward Lai (9St) loss was significant enough to allow Knox a slender margin at seasons end to claim the Premiership title. The strength of the team was acknowledged by the CAS selectors who picked Dario, Mathew and Alex 9B Jonathan Karagiannis (9Hi) in the representative CAS Team. Unfortunately, Alex was unable to compete due to an injury which also prevented him from playing the last two matches of the regular competition. 9C Archie Brockhouse (9Ho) 9D Nick Sheppard (9Ke) Kevin Batliwala (12Yo), who played primarily in the 2nd IV when his services were not required as reserve in the top team, must be commended for his excellent leadership qualities in his role as Captain of Tennis. 9 Colours Rene Noble (9He)
Winter 2016 8A David Kim (8WH)
The overall winning ratio jumped up to seventy-three percent in the winter competition, with a total of 8B Harrison Waters (8We) four teams achieving undefeated status on completion of the ten match season. The 9D team coached 8C Selwyn Chang (8Ar) by Mr Brett Lammiman, the 10D team coached by Mr Brendan Bechara (2015), the 10B team coached by Mr Ashley Lucas, and the 6th IV coached by Mr Peter Wrench, were able to conquer all that came before 8D Dimitri Gremos (8Fo) them on their way to a clean sweep of victories. Other teams that were extremely competitive, losing 8 Colours Nicholas Schutte (8WJ) only once over the course of the season included the 8Bs, 9As, 10Cs, 10As and the 5th and 3rd IV. Other highlights of the season included the clean sweep of wins in round six and seven of the competition 7A Liam Ling (7La) during which not one single Trinity team lost. 7B Deon Kontonis (7Fo) The 1st IV once again had an excellent season and were in the hunt for the Premiership up until the 7C Tony Georges (7We) dying rounds of the competition. Once again our only real opposition was Knox Grammar who managed close victories over us in both rounds of the competition. Like the summer season, our boys finished in 7D Jim Gong (7Ar) second position on the ladder and once again were well represented in the Combined Associated Schools representative team. The youngest team member, James McCabe, gained selection for the first time, 7 Colours Matthew Chan (7Ar) 183 TENNIS | CONTINUED
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Left to Right Brendan Sleiman, Kevin Batliwala, Mathew Nedanovski, James Artemi, James McCabe, Mr Jeremy Dykgraaff
whilst Dario Kmet yet again represented at the CAS level. James Artemi (11Hi) was the only new face in the Winter | Most Valuable Players team from the previous season and was rock solid playing in the number four position. 1st IV Dario Kmet (9Ke) Kevin Batliwala in his second season as Captain of Tennis was able to win the Senior School singles championship with Brendan Slieman (12Ar), finishing in the runners up position. Kevin then combined with 2nd IV Brendan Sleiman (11Ta) Joshua Olpindo (11Ar) for a clean sweep to triumph in the Senior School doubles. In the Middle School 3rd IV Tristan Kontonis (12Fo) division, Jonathan Karagiannis (9Hi) was victorious before Justin Sleiman (9Ta) and Aiden Tharmarajah (9Wh) won the doubles final. 4th IV Victor Wu (12Mu) 5th IV Thomas Studley (11Yo) CAS Summer Tennis 2015-2016 6th IV Louis Casey (11Ho) Undefeated team Team members Coach Record Open 9A IV Edward Lai (9St) Mrs Margaret Hanna 9 wins Adam Tanana (12La) Thomas Spratt (9Mu) Colours Alexander Valiozis (9Yo) 10A Stanley Chen (10We) Jason Wu (9Ho) Justin Sleiman (9Ta) 10B Nathan Nakhle (10Ke) CAS Winter Tennis 2016 10C Cameron Tam (10St) Undefeated team Team members Coach Record 10D Darren He (10La) 6th IV Louis Casey (11Ho) Mr Peter Wrench 2 wins 10 Colours Oshin Vats (10Du) Raynold Chen (11Du) Nicholas Davis(12He) 9A Alexander Valiozis (9Yo) Neil Lu (11Yo) 9B Lachlan Sleiman (9Ta) Christian Politis (11He) Richard Waddington (11Mu) 9C James Bednaic (9WJ) 10B Jackson Jap (10He) Mr Ashley Lucas 7 wins 9D William Wu (9Ta) Dylan Lin (10Du) Nathan Nakhle(10Ke) 9 Colours Konny Lee (9Yo) Rishi Ramraka (10La) 8A David Kim (8WH) Maxen Williams (10We) 10D Darren He (10La) Mr Brendan Bechara 6 wins 8B Thomas Thorpe (8Sc) Ashwin Aggarwal (10We) 8C Garry Koshnitsky (8Mu) Marcus Archilles (10St) Thomas Newall (10Yo) 8D Calum Ferguson (8We) 9D James Corben (9WJ) Mr Brett Lammiman 8 wins 8 Colours Jaymes Gourlas (8La) Michael Grogan (9Fo) David Guo (9Yo) 7A Kevin Lin (7Sc) Joshua Kolesnikoff (9Ho) 7B Liam Ling (7La) Munashe Mushangazhike (9WJ) Kenny Vu (9La) 7C Nikhil Kapoor (7Yo) William Wu (9Ta) 7D Samuel Vickery (7WJ)
Jeremy Dykgraaff | MIC Tennis 7 Colours Asher Tarbox (7Du) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 184 2ND IV TENNIS | SUMMER TENNIS SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Back Row Mrs Jessica Spratt, Joshua Olpindo, Anthony Tsougranis, Mr Jeremy Dykgraaff (Coach) Seated Luca Kmet, Brendan Sleiman, Kevin Batliwala
3RD IV TENNIS | SUMMER
Left to Right Mr Kenson Low (Coach), Edward Khoury, Joshua Seet-Lee, Leo Im, Eric Shen, Nakul Kaushik
10A/B TENNIS | SUMMER
Back Row Miss Danielle Calvi (Coach), Andre Athos, Maxen Williams Seated Philip Kyriacou, Jackson Jap, Andrew Huhao, Luke Salanitro-Chafei, Koray Cankurt
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Left to Right Andrew Peng, Kevin Batliwala, Anthony Tsoungranis, Brendan Sleiman, Mr Jeremy Dykgraaff
3RD/4TH IV TENNIS | WINTER
Back Row Eric Shen, Avinash Dilojan, Lucas Phipps, Leo Im, Kevin Shen Seated Dean Panos, Tristan Kontonis, Mr Kenson Low (Coach), Victor Wu, Jason Quach
10A/B TENNIS | WINTER
Back Row Alexander Scott, Rishi Ramrakha, Nathan Nakhle, Jackson Jap Seated Jordan Chen, Stanley Chen, Ashley Lucas (Coach), Dylan Lin, Ishaan Dhawan TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 186 9A/B TENNIS | SUMMER TENNIS SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Back Row Mr Hugo Engele (Coach), Gregory Aravanis, Alexander Valiozis, Edward Lai, Nicholas Field Seated Justin Sleiman, Lachlan Sleiman, Jason Wu, Thomas Spratt, Jonathan Karagiannis
8A/B TENNIS | SUMMER
Back Row Mr Joseph Fung (Coach), Alexander Mallis, David Kim, Toby Brockhouse Seated Andrew Peng, Scott Lee, Tom Jin Absent Daniel Skarzynski Harrison Waters
7A/B TENNIS | SUMMER
Back Row Mr Chris Knight (Coach), Lachlan Dock, Elias Chahine, Nathan Xie Seated Liam Ling, Deon Kontonis, Cameron Ong, Justin Yang, Benjamin Prsa
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Back Row Mr Michael Leadbeatter, Aidan Tharmarajah, Jack Opperman, Alexander Valiozis Seated Jonathan Karagiannis, Lachlan Sleiman, Dominic Lay, Jason Wu, Justin Sleiman
8A/B TENNIS | WINTER
Back Row Mr Ben Cassen, David Kim, Thomas Thorpe, Steven Kountouris Seated Lachlan Chan, Tom Jin, Scott Lee, Selwyn Chang, Christian Nguyen
7A/B TENNIS | WINTER
Back Row Jordan Itaoui, Jim Gong, Emmanuel Grogan, Deon Kontonis Seated Dylan Lay, Liam Ling, Miss Danielle Calvi, Justin Yang, Kevin Lin TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 188 TRACK AND FIELD TENNIS | TRACK AND FIELD SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Mrs Elizabeth Murphy, Joshua Seet-Lee, Mr Brett Lammiman, Remo Pascale, Steve Collins, Jared Phillis, Paul Stenhouse, Mic hael Amin (Vice Captain), Andrew Carl Coorey-Ewings (Captain), Mr Milton Cujes (Head Master), Luke Borgnolo (Vice Captain), Hugo Engele (Sportsmaster), Luca Hatton-Ward, Jason Cheers, Keegan Street, Michael Spratt, Nicholas Chan, Bradley Woods, Benjamin Crowhurst, Mr Martin Lang Alex Cameron, George Varvaressos, Christian Morfuni, Logan Kaye Kristof Bryndum, Angus Clark, Jordan Maze, Oliver Buchanan, Reece Sekulovski, Paul Raptis, Mitchell Moschatos, Will O’Brien, W illiam Jeffree, Jarryd Fernandes, Riley Smith, Samuel Trevena, John Bechara, Rory Ding, Hugo Miller, James Wayland, Lachlan Rickards-Tang, Alex Kolesnikoff, Connor Murphy, Justin McNamara, Zac Cameron, Ben Aus tin Samuel Otton, Josiah Romeo, Elijah Hooper, Blaise McKee, Jono Batson, Ethan Brouw, Theo Kidd, Ben LoRusso, Harris Vlahopoulos, Kordell Payne, Christian Morfuni, Luke Powell, Gabriel, William Raptis, Cunningham, Jacob Gadiel, Charlie Griffith, Sebastian Buchanan, Ethan Bateman, Mic hael Eid, Jack Bermingham, Malachi Hawkes Mr Will Campbell, Ben Bishop, Luke Hennessy, Jonathan Hooper, Nakul Kaushik, Kevin Shen, Joshua Roberts, Kash Powell, Alex Chow , Nathaniel Davies, Justin Kim, Dean Kalliris, Brian O’Neill, Sebastien Moir, Albert Swann, Scott Seeto, Kevin Kwak, Matthew Teixeira, Louis Dennison, Byron Hollingworth-Dessent, Andrew O’Dea, Jonathan Tit marsh, Jack Nichol, Mr Luke Gray, Ben Cook Mr Andrew Simos, Chris Knight, Will Cooper, James McCabe, Oscar Ballantine-Jones, Tyeson Street, Neilesh Fernandes, Jack Cas imir, Jacob Stark, Lachlan Chan, Seamus O’Connor, Lochlan Prentice, Kai Young, Tyson Jackson, Jonathan Zheng, Alister Buchanan, Isaac Wilkins, Tim Bradfield, Sam Yor k, Elliot Kern, Leo Kostas, Alexander Douglas, Calvin Li, Mr B en Morrissey Mrs Christine Daniel, Blake Toohey, Jon-Luc Shalala, Lachlan Farrell, Joshua Yeoh, James Park, Juno Yim, Asher Wilson, Finn Mur phy, Thomas Virgona, Bill Zhu, Nicholas Hui, Lelland Christopher Kapaniris, Thomas Spratt, Joshua Kolesnikoff, Harrison Waters, Patrick Cantlon, Ned Hatton-Ward, Lawrence Curtis, Caleb Nazareth, Hunter Hannaford, Theo Christian Seated Absent First Row Back Row Third Row Fourth Row Second Row CAS TRACK & FIELD
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87th CAS Track and Field Championships
MIC / Director Track and Field Mr Andrew Murphy 1st Trinity Grammar School 713.5 points Coaching Co-ordinator Mr Paul Stenhouse 2nd Barker College 652 points CAS Manager Mr Jason Cheers 3rd Knox Grammar School 586 points
Captain of Track and Field Carl Coorey-Ewings (12WJ) 4th St Aloysius’ College 562.5 points 5th Waverley College 537.5 points Vice-Captains of Track and Luke Borgnolo (12Mu), Field Michael Amin (12WH) 6th Cranbrook School 452.5 points
Long Jump Coaches Mr Taylor Currie, Mr Chris Knight CAS Records
High Jump Coaches Mr Mike Hamlyn-Harris, Theo Kidd (7WJ) 13 Years High Jump; 1.73m Mrs Elizabeth Murphy Alexander Kolesnikoff (10Ho) 16 Years Shot Put; 17.83m 17 Years Shot Put; 17.81m Javelin Coaches Mr Steve Collins, 16 Years Discus; 55.04m Mr Rhys Stein Opens Discus; 49.22m Discus Coaches Mr Nicholas Sawaszenko, Sebastien Moir (11Hi) 400m; 50.05s Mr Andrew Simos Caleb Nazareth (8Sc) 13 Years 4 x 100m Relay Shot Put Coaches Mr David Bruce, James Park (8Yo) Mr Ben Morrissey Lachlan Chan (8Fo) Theo Kidd Hurdles Coaches Mrs Jilska Van der Wall, Dean Kalliris (10Ke) Zachary 16 Years 4 x 100m Relay Mr Will Campbell Cameron (11WH)Albert Swann (11Ar) Middle Distance Coaches Mr Bradley Woods, Sebastien Moir Mr Brett Lammiman, Mrs Christine Daniel, Mr Michael Spratt 2016 School Track and Field Records established at the Championships Sprints Coaches Mr Andrew Murphy, Albert Swann 16 Years 110m Hurdles 14.33 Mr Paul Stenhouse, Alexander Kolesnikoff 16 Years Discus 55.04m Mr Rohan Browning, Mr Ben Cook Alexander Kolesnikoff 16 Years Shot Put 17.83m
Physiotherapist Mr Tom Lombardo James Park 13 Years 90m Hurdles 13.04 SOPAC 15/9/16 Old record: J. Park 13.14 Year 12 Athletes John Bechara (12Mu), Nicholas 2016 Chan (12Mu), Benjamin Dean Kalliris, Zachary 16 Years 4x100m Relay 43.13 SOPAC Crowhurst (12Ho), Rory Cameron , Albert Swann and 15/9/16 Ding (12Sc), Luca Hatton- Ward (12Sc), William Jeffree Sebastien Moir (12Ho), Hugo Miller (12Yo), Luke Hennessy (9St), Jordan 14 Years 4x100m Relay 46.70 SOPAC Mitchell Moschatos (12Yo), Maze (9Hi), Alister Buchanan 15/9/16 Will O’Brien (12WJ), Remo (8Ta) and Michael Eid (8Ke) Pascale (12Mu), Jared Phillis (12Mu), Paul Raptis (12Ta), Joshua Seet-Lee (12Ke), Reece There were also forty-eight first places at the Championships. Sekulovski (12La), Riley Smith >> Theo Kidd – 13 Years High jump plus team Finn Murphy (12Ke), Keegan Street (12WJ), >> Ethan Bateman (8WJ) – 14 Years High Jump plus team Theo Kidd Samuel Trevena (12We), James Wayland (12He) >> Joshua Yeoh (8Sc) and Hunter Hannaford (7Du) – 13 Years Javelin team TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 190 >> Calvin Li (10Ar) – 17 Years Long Jump / plus team Luca Hatton-Ward There were some ‘iron-man’ performances that deserve special mention. TRACK AND FIELD TRACK AND SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS >> Christian Morfuni (9Ar) and Benjamin Austin (10Hi) – 15 Years Shot Put team 'Iron-man’ performances >> Blake Toohey (8Ke) and Seamus O’Connor (8Ho) – 14 Years Javelin team Alexander Kolesnikoff 1st – 16 Years Shot Put 1st – 16 Years Discus >> Jonathan Hooper (10Ar) and Benjamin Austin – 16 Years Javelin 1st team – 17 Years Shot Put team 1st – 17 Years Discus >> Alexander Kolesnikoff – Open Shot Put plus team Jared Phillis 1st – Open Shot Put >> Connor Murphy (9Ta) – 15 Years Long Jump plus team Angus Clark Sebastien Moir 1st – 16Years 400m Championships (10WH) 2nd – 17 Years 100m Championship >> Bertie Swann (11Ar) – 16 Years Long Jump plus team Calvin Li 2nd – 17 Years 200m Championship >> Benjamin Austin – 15 Years Javelin plus team Sam York (9Hi) 1st – 16 Years 110m Hurdle Division 1st – 16 Years 4 x 100m Relay >> Theo Kidd – 13 Years 90m Hurdles Division Ethan Bateman 2nd – 14 Years 400m Championship >> Jonathan Titmarsh (8Du) – 14 Years 100m Hurdles Division 1st – 14 Years Shot Put >> Ethan Bateman – 14 Years 100m Hurdles Championship 1st – 14 Years 100m Hurdles Championship >> Justin McNamara (9Sc) – 15 Years 200m Division 1st – 14 Years High Jump >> Byron Hollingworth-Dessent (11Sc) – 16 Years 200m Championship 3rd – 14 Years Discus 1st – 14 Years Long Jump team >> Alexander Kolesnikoff – Open Discus >> Zachary Cameron – Open 200m Division >> Carl Coorey-Ewings – Open 200m Championship Major Awards for 2016 >> James Park – 13 Years Long Jump plus team Finn Murphy (8Ta) Track and Field Attitude Award: >> Jordan Maze – 14 Years Long Jump plus team Ethan Bateman Luke Cunningham, Jonno Batson (10WH), Nathaniel Davies (10Ke) >> Ethan Bateman – 14 Years Shot Put plus team Michael Eid Track and Field Encouragement Award: Hunter Hannaford, Alister Buchanan, Jordan Maze, Justin McNamara >> Theo Christian (7He) – 13 Years 800m Division >> Patrick Cantlon (7Du) – 13 Years 800m Championship The Peter Taylor Cup for most improved athlete: Benjamin Austin and Zachary Cameron >> Ethan Brouw (8Ta) – 14 Years 800m Championship The Timothy Pawley Memorial Trophy for Outstanding CAS Performance: >> Bertie Swann – 16 Years 110m Hurdles Championship Alexander Kolesnikoff >> Sebastien Moir – 16 Years 110m Hurdles Division Friends of Track and Field Emerging Year 7 Athlete: >> Alexander Kolesnikoff – 16 Years Discus Patrick Cantlon and Theo Kidd >> Alexander Kolesnikoff – 17 Years Shot Put plus team Ben LoRusso (11He) The Wherett Cup for track events in athletics: Shared Sebastien Moir >> James Park – 13 Years 100m Championship The Taubman Cup for field events in athletics: >> Luke Cunningham (10He) – 15 Years Discus plus team Justin Alexander Kolesnikoff McNamara The Mitchell-Collins Award for service to athletics (Year 11 boys only): >> Alexander Kolesnikoff and Kordell Payne (11Yo) – 17 Years Discus Bertie Swann and Byron Hollingworth-Dessent team >> Justin McNamara – 15 Years 100m Division Collins Cup (outstanding Year 12 athlete): Carl Coorey-Ewings >> Dean Kalliris – 16 Years 100m Division The Luke Adams Cup for athlete of the season: >> Byron Hollingworth-Dessent – 16 Years 100m Championship Sebastien Moir >> Zachary Cameron – 17 Years 100m Division >> Alexander Kolesnikoff – 16 Years Shot Put plus team Jonathan Hooper >> Kordell Payne – Open 100m Division >> Carl Coorey-Ewings – Open 100m Championship >> Patrick Cantlon – 13 Years 1500m Championship >> Theo Christian – 13 Years 1500m Division >> Logan Kaye (9Ho) – 14 Years 1500m Division >> Sebastien Moir - 15 Years 400m Championship >> Lelland Hui (10Fo) – 16 Years 1500m Division >> Caleb Nazareth, James Park, Lachlan Chan, Theo Kidd – 13 Years 4 x 100m Relay >> Luke Hennessy, Jordan Maze, Alister Buchanan, Michael Eid – 14 Years 4 x 100m Relay >> Dean Kalliris, Zachary Cameron, Albert Swann, Sebastien Moir – 16 Years 4 x 100m Relay >> Matthew Stead (11Hi), Kordell Payne, Kristof Bryndum (11Sc), Luca Hatton-Ward – 17 Years 4 x 100m Relay
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School Champions for 2016 Gold Medal James Park (5.32s) 13 Years Theo Kidd Year 9 14 Years Alister Buchanan Fourth Place Elijah Hooper (Ar) (5.51s) 15 Years Angus Clark Bronze Medal Timothy Bradfield (Ar) (5.39s) 16 Years Sebastien Moir Silver Medal Justin McNamara (5.25s) 17 Years Davo Hickey (11Ke) Gold Medal Isaac Wilkins (Mu) (5.23s) Opens Rory Ding Year 10 Fourth Place Jonathan Zheng (WH) (5.51s) School Records Established in 2016 Bronze Medal Sam Yip (La) (5.21s) Sebastien Moir 16 Years 100m – 11.06 Silver Medal Dean Kalliris (5.08s) Sebastien Moir 16 Years 200m – 22.12 Gold Medal Calvin Li (5.03s) Alexander Kolesnikoff 16 Years Discus – 55.04m Year 11 Alexander Kolesnikoff 16 Years Shot Put (5kg) – 17.83m Fourth Place Kevin Shen (He) (5.31s) Alexander Kolesnikoff 16 Years Shot Put (4kg) – 17.51m Bronze Medal Josiah Romeo (Sc) (5.08s) Bertie Swann 16 Years 100m Hurdles (0.840) – 13.33 Silver Medal Byron Hollingworth-Dessent (4.95s) Bertie Swann 16 Years 110m Hurdles (0.914)) – 14.33 Gold Medal Sebastien Moir (4.94s) Dean Kalliris, Zachary 16 Years 4 x 100m Relay team Year 12 Cameron, Bertie Fourth Place Liam Kulkarni (St) (5.36s) Swann, Sebastien Moir Bronze Medal Lachlan Rickards-Tang (Ho) (5.31s) Angus Clark 15 Years High Jump – 1.92 Silver Medal Ross Kyrgias (La) (5.15s) Ethan Brouw 13 Years 1500m – 4:22.97 Gold Medal Reece Sekulovski (5.14s) Luke Hennessy, 14 Years 4 x 100m Relay team Jordan Maze, Alister Top Gun Junior/Prep Buchanan, Michael Eid 4th Place Andrew Tanous (6.26) James Park 13 Years 90m Hurdles – 13.04 3rd Place William Maistry (6.06s) James Park 13 Years Long Jump – 5.41 2nd Place James Hawkins (5.94s) Caleb Nazareth, James 13 Years 4 x 100m Relay team 1st Place Riley Janjis (5.89s) Park, Lachlan Chan, Theo Kidd 100m Handicap Race 4th Place Luke Hennessy 5m handicap 2016 HEAD MASTER’S DASH 3rd Place Alex Cho (10Hi) 4m handicap
In its fourteenth year, the 2016 Head Master’s Dash Finals Day was again 2nd Place Kristof Bryndum Scratch a big occasion for the School. Please find the final results below: handicap 1st Place Oliver Buchanan (9Sc) 6m handicap Junior School Top Gun Fourth Place Dylan Guler (6Yo) (6.22s) 4th Place Calvin Li (5.14s) Bronze Medal William Maistry (6Ta) (6.08s) 3rd Place Josiah Romeo (4.99s) Silver Medal James Hawkins (6Ta) (5.92s) 2nd Place Byron Holllingworth-Dessent (11Sc) (4.91s) Gold Medal Riley Janjis (6Yo) (5.88s) 1st Place Sebastien Moir (4.89s) Preparatory School Bronze Medal Emmanual Abdel-Nour (6Ar) (6.52s) Silver Medal Sebastien Portolesi (6Ar) (6.22s) Gold Medal Andrew Tanous (6Hi) (6.20s) Year 7 Fourth Place Jack Casamir (WH) (6.03s) Bronze Medal Olly White (Fo) (5.84s) Silver Medal Hunter Hannaford (5.70s) Gold Medal Theo Kidd (5.68s) Year 8 Fourth Place Alister Buchanan (5.65s) Bronze Medal Ethan Bateman (5.52s) Silver Medal Steve Poulos (Ta) (5.36s) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 192 2016 House Track and Field Championships Steeplechase BRONZE - Kash Powell 10Ar - 6.27.08s FIELD TRACK AND SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS (2000m) 1st Wynn Jones 699 points 17 Years Javelin GOLD – Matthew Kuo (12WH) (2015 – 2nd Hilliard 665 53.45m 3rd School 645 19 Years Long Jump GOLD - Marcus Trevena (12We) (2015) 4th Taubman 631 – 6.12m 5th Henderson 624 1500m SILVER – Renzhi Ding (12Sc) – 4.58.35s 6th Kerrigan 573 5000m Bronze – Renzhi Ding – 21.37.95s 7th Wilson Hogg 554 12 Years High Jump 4th - Finn Murphy - 1.38m 8th Holwood 545 Long Jump 4th – Finn Murphy – 4.89m 9th Founder’s 500 5th – James Park – 4.85m 10th Dulwich 499 100m 4th - James Park – 12.92s (Final); 12.96 (Q); 11th Latham 491 13 Years Discus Throw 19th - Lochlan Prentice (8Mu) - 14.90 12th Archer 475 Miles Amatosero - No Distance 13th Stephenson 474 Hammer 7th - Miles Amatosero (8Hi) - 21.53m 14th Weeks 464 Throw 15th Young 459 High Jump 5th - Ethan Bateman - 1.60m 7th – Jonathan Titmarsh – 1.60m 16th Murphy 447 Shot Put 9th - Miles Amatosero - 11.76m; 17th - Lochlan Prentice - 9.51m 2016 Inter-House and Inter-Faculty Relays Triple Jump 6th - Finn Murphy (12 Years) - 10.27m Winners of each Heat: 7th - James Park (12 Years) - 10.24m Faculty Heat: PDHPE 1st, followed by Christian Studies, Javelin 4th – Jack Bermingham (9Mu) – 33.46m English then Mathematics 5th – Seamus O'Connor – 33.29m House Heat 1 Founder’s House Hurdles (90m) 7th – Jono Titmarsh – 15.04s (Final); House Heat 2 Kerrigan House 14.99s (Q) 9th – Blake Toohey – 15.80s (Final); House Heat 3 School House 15.49s (Q) House Heat 4 Weeks House 11th Finn Murphy (12yrs) – 15.59s Winner of the Final School House 100m 15th – Elijah Hooper – 12.96s 19th – Harrison Waters (8We) – 13.74s Other Achievements 200m 12th – Elijah Hooper – 26.04s 14th – Ethan Bateman – 26.81s NSW All Schools Track and Field Championships 8-11 October 2015. 16th – Harry Goldsmith (8La) – 27.05s Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre 19th – Harrison Waters – 28.26s 400m 4th - Elijah Hooper – 58.21s (Final); Year Event Placing / Result 58.27 (Q) Group 800m 10th - Ethan Brouw - 2.17.97s; 13 Years Pole Vault GOLD – Blake Toohey – 2.70m 13th - Blake Toohey - 2.25.98s Hurdles (90m) SILVER - Ethan Bateman - 13.46s (Final); 1500m 7th – Ethan Brouw – 4.45.09s 13.53s (Q) 3000m 8th – Logan Kaye – 10.23.33s 400m SILVER - Ethan Bateman – 56.62s (Final); 14yrs Long Jump 14th – Connor Murphy – 4.94m 57.52 (Q) High Jump 11th - Connor Murphy - 1.60m 14 Years 1500m SILVER – Logan Kaye – 4.29.59s Javelin 10th – Samuel York (9Hi) – 34.53m Triple Jump SILVER - Connor Murphy - 12.57m; 11th – Ben Austin (10Hi) – 33.94m Steeplechase SILVER - Ben Bishop (9Hi) - 7.02.40s Shot Put 13th – Christian Morfini (9Ar) – 11.94m; (2000m) 15th – Ben Austin - 11.73m 15 Years Hammer GOLD - Alex Kolesnikoff - 56.90m Hurdles 11th - Connor Murphy - 16.00s Shot Put SILVER – Alex Kolesnikoff – 17.73m (100m) 100m BRONZE - Byron Hollingworth-Dessent 1500m 10th – Tyeson Street (10WJ)– 4.53.54s 11Sc – 11.29s (Final); 11.27s (Q) 15 Years Discus 4th – Alex Kolesnikoff – 56.69m 100m Hurdles GOLD - Byron Hollingworth-Dessent – Javelin 7th - Jonathan Hooper – 37.74m 12.99s (FINAL); 13.10 (Q); 100m 7th - Dean Kalliris – 11.62s (Final); 11.73s SILVER – Bertie Swann – 13.37s (FINAL); (Q) 13.47 (Q) 24th Alex Douglas (10La) – 12.80s 400m GOLD - Sebastien Moir – 50.37s (Final); 53.12s (Q)
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Australian Schools Knockout Championships in Melbourne – 200m 4th - Byron Hollingworth-Desent (11Sc) 7/12/2016 – 22.75s (Final); 23.01s (Q) 6th - Dean Kalliris – 23.69 (Final); 23.93 (Q) Senior Team Final Result 4th Place 200m Hurdles 4th – Bertie Swann – 28.93s (Q) Intermediate Team Final Result 3rd Place 800m 7th – Lelland Hui – 2.05.76s (Final); Junior Team Final Result 10th Place 2.07.79 (qualifying) 1500m 10th – Kash Powell (10Ar) – 4.32.01s A big thank you to all the students involved and to our coaching staff Mr 15th - Nakul Kaushik (11Mu)- 4.34.76s Stenhouse, Mrs Murphy and Mr Woods for making the Melbourne tour such a success. 3000m 5th – Nathaniel Davies – 9.59.79s 6th – Jonathan Batson – 10.12.32s Senior Team members and results; 16 Years 400m 6th - Monty Hannaford (11Du) – 51.67s (Final); 51.38s (Q) Marcus Trevena (13We) 100m 12.14s, Long Jump 5.98m, High Jump 1.80m, Distance Medley Relay 17 Years 100m 18th – Lachlan Rickards-Tang – 12.27s Rohan Browning (13Du) 100m 12.18s (injured) 400m 4th - Hamish Weiss (12St) (2015) – 51.38s (Final); 51.08s (Q) Monty Hannaford 400m 51.05s, Distance Medley Relay 19 Years Long Jump GOLD - Marcus Trevena (2015) – 6.12m Hamish Weiss (13St) 400m 51.38s 1500m SILVER – Renzhi Ding – 4.58.35s Oliver Hoare (13St) 1500m 3.57.38s, Distance Medley Relay 5000m Bronze – Renzhi Ding – 21.37.95s Jordan Martenstyn (13Hi) 1500m 4.24.69s Edward Dynasty (13Yo) 110mHurdles 15.37s, Distance Medley Relay Anthony Nguyen (13Hi) Shot Put (5Kg) 15.81m *School Record Australian All Schools Championships – Melbourne 4/12/2015 to 6/12/2015. Matthew Kuo Javelin (700g) 48.01m Intermediate Team members and results: Trinity Grammar School students take home 6 National medals and break 7 school records in an impressive display of athleticism. Sebastien Moir 100m 11.50s, 200m 22.98s, Swedish Relay team (1000m) Dean Kalliris 100m 11.77s, Swedish Relay team Gold Medals (1000m) Byron Hollingworth- Under 16 100mHurdles 12.89s (NSW and Byron Hollingworth- 200m 22.84s, Long Jump 5.71m, Swedish Dessent School Record) Dessent Relay team (1000m) Alexander Kolesnikoff Under 16 Shot Put 18.56m *School Record Lelland Hui 800m 2.03.93s *Pb Byron Hollingworth- Under 16 4x100m NSW Relay team Michael Amin 800m 2.10.42s Dessent member 42.72s Albert Swann 100mHurdles 13.69s, Swedish Relay Byron Hollingworth- Under 16 4x 1000m NSW Sprint Medley team (1000m) Dessent Relay team member 1.59.69s Will O’Brien High Jump 1.70m Sebastien Moir Under 16 4x 1000m NSW Sprint Medley Relay team member 1.59.69s Alexander Kolesnikoff Shot Put 17.77m Bronze Medals Jonathan Hooper Javelin (700g) 39.77m Sebastien Moir Under 16 400m 50.65s *School Record Junior Team members and results: Finalists Ethan Bateman 100m 12.66s, 4 x 200m Relay team 1.44.44s Matthew Kuo (13WH) Under 18 Javelin 52.22m (7th Place) Elijah Hooper 100m 13.01s, 4 x 200m Relay team Albert Swann Under 16 100mHurdles 13.75s (6th Place) 1.44.44s Connor Murphy Under 16 Triple Jump 12.34m (10th Place Benjamin Bishop 800m 2.10.08s, 4 x 200m Relay team jumping up an age group, 2nd in the 1.44.44s Under 15s) Ethan Brouw 800m 2.16.55s Logan Kaye Under 14 1500m 4.29.58s (6th Place) *School Record Connor Murphy 100mHurdles 15.44s *Pb, Long Jump 5.07m , 4 x 200m Relay team 1.44.44s Ethan Bateman Under 14 90mHurdles 13.36s (6th Place) *School Record Benjamin Austin Shot Put 12.33m, Javelin 42.59m *Pb
Ethan Bateman Under 14 400m 54.43s (6th Place) *Pb – lifetime personal best performance *School Record
Blake Toohey Under 14 Pole Vault 2.85m (4th Place) STATE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS - were held at Sydney Olympic Alexander Kolesnikoff Under 16 Hammer Throw (No Distance) Park Athletics Centre from Friday 05/02/2016 to Sunday 07/02/2016.
Trinity Grammar School had a very successful campaign with a total of twenty-five medal winning performances - seven gold medals, eleven silver medals and seven bronze medals in total. TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 194 Gold Medal winners; Logan Kaye Under 15 – 800m 8th place (2.19.92s) FIELD TRACK AND SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Byron Hollingworth- Under 17 110mHurdles (15.45s) Justin McNamara Under 16 – 100m 9th place (12.36s) Dessent Justin McNamara Under 16 – 200m 12th place (25.19s) Alexander Kolesnikoff Under 17 Hammer Throw (55.11m) William Cooper Under 14 – 1500m 12th place (5.14.71s) Sebastien Moir Under 17 400mHurdles (55.79s) Isaac Wilkins Under 16 – 200m 13th place (25.26s) Blake Toohey Under 15 Pole Vault (2.80m) Connor Murphy Under 16 – 100mHurdles 13th place Jordan Maze Under 15 Long Jump (5.54m) (16.19s) James Park Under 14 200mHurdles (30.84s) Carl Coorey-Ewings Under 20 – 100m 1st in heat (10.98s) Patrick Cantlon Under 14 1500m (4.39.54s) An amazing weekend and another record break result for the Trinity Silver Medal winners; Athletics Club, go the Green and White!!!!!! Byron Hollingworth- 100m (11.19s) and 200m (22.84s) Dessent Alexander Kolesnikoff Under 17 - Discus (44.53m) and Shot Put (15.99m) Sebastien Moir Under 17 - 400m (50.07s) Connor Murphy Under 16 - Triple Jump (12.24m) Ethan Bateman Under 15 - 400m (56.00s) and 100mHurdles (15.59s) Finn Murphy Under 14 - Triple Jump (11.23m) James Park Under 14 – 90mHurdles (13.71s) Theo Christian Under 14 - 800m (2.23.76s) Bronze Medal winners; Kash Powell Under 17 - 2000m Steeplechase (6.44.37s) Ben Bishop Under 16 - 2000m Steeplechase (6.42.31s) and 3000m (9.30.28s) Jono Titmarsh Under 15 - 100mHurdles (16.09s) and High Jump (1.65m) Ethan Bateman Under 15 - Shot Put (11.09m) Finn Murphy Under 14 - High Jump (1.45m) 2015 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS - Finalists; held in Perth on 8th to 13th March, 2016. Albert Swann Under 17 – 110mHurdles 4th place (16.95s) In total two golds, five silver and three bronze medals (ten medals from the West) a fantastic achievement from Trinity Grammar School athletes. Elijah Hooper Under 15 – 400m 4th place (57.67s) Ethan Bateman Under 15 – High Jump 4th place (1.65m) Medallists as follows: James Park Under 14 – Long Jump 4th Place (4.96m) Under 17 400mH Sebastien Moir - Gold Medal James Park Under 14 – 100m 5th place (12.98s) Under 14 4 x 100m James Park - Gold Medal Finn Murphy Under 14 – Long Jump 5th place (4.63m) Under 20 5000m Oliver Hoare (2015) - Silver Medal Finn Murphy Under 14 – 90mHurdles 5th place (16.19s) Under 18 4 x 400m Sebastien Moir - Silver Medal Albert Swann Under - 17 – Long Jump 6th place Under 17 Hammer Throw Alexander Kolesnikoff - Silver Medal (6.00m) Under 17 110m Hurdles Byron Hollingworth-Dessent - Silver Medal Nathaniel Davies Under - 17 – 2000mSteeplechase 6th Under 18 4 x 100m Byron Hollingworth-Dessent - Silver Medal place (6.54.17s) Under 17 Shot Put Alexander Kolesnikoff - Bronze Medal Logan Kaye Under 15 – 3000m 6th place (10.00.69s) Under 17 110m Hurdles Albert Swann - Bronze Medal Josiah Romeo Under 18 – 400m 7th place (51.88s) Under 15 High Jump Jonathan Titmarsh - Bronze Medal Dean Kalliris Under 17 – 100m 7th place (11.64s) A quick summary of Results: Justin McNamara Under 16 – Discus 7th place (44.60m) Under 20 1500m Oliver Hoare (2015) - 11th Benjamin Bishop Under 16 – 1500m 7th place (4.29.49s) Under 17 Discus Alexander Kolesnikoff - 5th Jordan Maze Under 15 – 100m 7th place (12.81s) Under 17 100m Byron Hollingworth-Dessent - 5th Logan Kaye Under 15 – 1500m 7th place (4.55.83s) Under 17 200m Byron Hollingworth-Dessent - 6th William Cooper (7Hi) Under 14 – 800m 7th place (2.28.68s) Under 17 2000m Kash Powell - 14th Connor Murphy Under 16 – Long Jump 8th place (5.50m) Steeplechase
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Team Results; Under 17 2000m Nathaniel Davies - 15th Steeplechase Under 16 2000m Ben Bishop - 7th Junior Team A – Gold Medallists (advance to National Schools Steeplechase Final in Canberra) Under 16 - 3000m Ben Bishop - 9th Jordan Maze 100m – 12.13s, Long Jump 5.76m Under 15 100mH Ethan Bateman - 5th Alister Buchanan 100m 12.20s Under 15 Shot Put Ethan Bateman - 7th Ethan Brouw 800m – 2:15.86s Under 15 Long Jump Jordan Maze - 7th Jonathan Titmarsh 100m Hurdles – 15.25s Under 15 100mH Jonathan Titmarsh - 10th Jack Bermingham Shot Put – 10.01m, Javelin - 33.50m Under 15 400m Ethan Bateman - 11th Patrick Cantlon 800m – 2:18.54s Under 14 90mH James Park - 4th Junior Team B – Fourth place Under 14 Triple Jump Finn Murphy - 5th James Park 100m 12.31s, 100mHurdles – 15.69s Under 14 High Jump Finn Murphy - 6th Luke Hennessy 100m 12.36s Under 14 100m James Park - 10th Thomas Virgona (8St) 800m – 2:16.82s Blake Toohey Javelin 39.32m, 800m – 2:19.51s NSW Schools Track and Field Knockout Championships. Michael Eid Shot Put 10.73m
1st September, 2016 at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre. Trinity Finn Murphy Long Jump 4.69m Grammar School will now advance to the National competition to be Intermediate Team A – Gold medallists (advance to National held in Canberra in early December. Schools Final in Canberra) Sebastien Moir 100m – 11.12s, 200m – 22.17s School Records Byron Hollingworth- 100m – 11.30s, 200m – 22.94s Sebastien Moir 16 Years 100m – 11.12s and 200m – 22.17s Dessent Bertie Swann 16 Years 100m Hurdles – 13.33s Lelland Hui 800m – 2:04.58s Alexander Kolesnikoff 16 Years Shot Put (4Kg) – 17.51m Kash Powell 800m – 2:08.66s Bertie Swann 100hm Hurdles – 13.33s Angus Clark High Jump 1.90m Calvin Li Long Jump – 6.64m Alexander Kolesnikoff Shot Put – 17.51m Benjamin Austin Javelin – 43.40m Intermediate Team B – Fourth place Dean Kalliris 100m – 11.54s Justin McNamara 100m – 12.07s, 200m – 24.42s Zachary Cameron 200m – 23.00s Nathaniel Davies 800m – 2:09.14s Jacob Gadiel (10Mu) 800m – 2.10.75s Connor Murphy Long Jump – 5.95m, High Jump – 1.75m, 100mHurdles – 15.06s Jonathan Hooper Javelin - 43.40m, Shot Put – 14.47m Senior Team – Silver medallists (advance to National Schools Final in Canberra) Carl Coorey-Ewings 100m – 10.78s Josiah Romeo 100m – 12.18s, 400m 51.44s Luke Borgnolo 400m – 55.03s Jonno Batson 1500m – 4:24.77s Michael Amin 1500m – 4:26.47s Riley Smith 110m Hurdles – 16.19s, High Jump – 1.70m Louis Dennison (11WH) Long Jump 5.94m Ben LoRusso Shot Put – 14.06m Samuel Trevena Javelin – 31.91m
Andrew Murphy | MIC / Director Track and Field TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 196 VOLLEYBALL TRACK ANF FIELD | VOLLEYBALL SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
CAS 1ST VI VOLLEYBALL PREMIERS | SUMMER
Back Row Mr Milton Cujes (Head Master), Peter Braga, Jarryd Fernandes, Thomas Mackenzie, Matthew Rorie, Jared Phillis, Mr Hugo Engele (Sports Master) Seated Daniel Gabriel, Will O'Brien, Lewis Jupp (Captain), Mr Andrew Simos (Coach), Angus Webster, Jarred Attia, Ben Wheen
Finally, a huge thank you to all our wonderful parents for your continued Director of Coaching Mr Andrew Simos support and encouragement. It is very much appreciated. Captain Lewis Jupp (12WH) Andrew Simos | Director of Coaching Vice-Captain Angus Webster (12WJ) 1ST VI 2015-16 SUMMER REPORT
It has been another eventful and successful twelve months of Volleyball This summer season was a very successful season for the team, with the at Trinity Grammar School. All three teams were extremely competitive 1st VI going through the entire season undefeated and without losing a in the summer season with all three grades winning undefeated CAS set. The boys trained well and this showed in our games. Angus Webster premierships. The 1st VI went through the season without dropping a (12WJ) and Peter Braga (11Du) showed much dominance through the set and totally dominated the competition. In the winter, all three teams outside hitting position, playing a key element in Trinity’s attack. Ben beat every other CAS school, making them unofficial CAS premiers, Wheen (11Fo) and Daniel Gabriel (11Hi) were the new kids on the block, with the 1st VI once again going through as undefeated premiers to win thrown straight into the deep end, having to take on one of the most the inaugural CAS/GPS premiership. The 2nd and 3rd VIs came third in important roles of setting. They both trained well and took all the advice their respective CAS/GPS competitions, losing to GPS giants, High and given by Coach Simos and had a great debut season. Jarryd Fernandes Grammar. The highlight of the season would have to be the final home (12La) and Jared Phillis (12Mu) both provided strong attacks from all sides game against Grammar. The standard of 1st VI Volleyball played in that of the net. With Jared Phillis farewelling the team in his last season with game was truly remarkable. The 1st VI came back from being two sets the 1st VI, he truly played well and will be remembered rightly as one of down to win in five sets over two hours, and clinched the title in front of the all-time greats. Matt Rorie (11Fo), Tom Mackenzie (11WJ) and Michael a very supportive and vocal home crowd. Amin (12WH) played as the team’s middles for this season and deserve a special mention as they were strong and crucial in our first line of defence Trinity Volleyball has had one of its best years on record in regard to with strong blocks. However, our unsung hero was Jared Attia (12Yo), representative honours, with no fewer than six boys making various state who played the unenviable role of defensive specialist. Jared, in his first teams. Jarryd Fernandes (12La), Lewis Jupp (12WH)and Angus Webster season for the 1st VI as our libero, rose magnificently to the occasion. (12WJ) were selected in the NSW U19s’ team, and Daniel Gabriel(11Hi) Finally, I would like to thank Mr. Simos and congratulate him on coaching and Ben Wheen (11Fo) were selected in the NSW U17s’ team to compete yet another undefeated CAS Premiership. at the National Titles. Thomas Mackenzie (11WJ) and Ben Wheen were also selected in the NSWCIS Volleyball team to compete at the state titles. Lewis Jupp (12WH) | Captain of 1st VI Volleyball Lewis Jupp (12WH) and Angus Webster (12WJ) | Most Valuable Players I would like to acknowledge the coaching staff, Dr Chris Thanopoulos, and Trinity Old Boys, Jonathan Webster ('13) and David Zhang ('09), for their support throughout the year and their selfless attitude both on and off the court. The boys benefitted greatly from their guidance.
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Back Row Mr Milton Cujes (Head Master), Jared Attia, Peter Braga, Mr Andrew Simos (Coach), Thomas MacKenzie, Matthew Rorie, Mr Hugo Engele (Sports Master) Seated Oliver Arkell, Hugh Sixsmith, Jarryd Fernandes, Lewis Jupp (captain), Angus Webster (Vice Captain), Daniel Gabriel, Ben Wheen
2016 2ND VI SUMMER SEASON game. Honourable mention should go to Dean Bozionelos (11Ta) for his amazing setting effort all over the court and Nicholas Tsiakos (9We) for When reflecting on the games played by the 2nd VI’s summer squad, it his incredible serving game. Both these players were vital in our wins is clear that we had a remarkably successful season. I would be willing against Knox Grammar and Barker College. When we played our best, to say that this squad is one of the strongest I’ve played with since I the team was unstoppable. This is evident by our final record of nine wins began. With wins against Barker, who are our strongest competitors in and only one loss, thus securing us the Premiership. All the boys should be the CAS, and wins throughout the entire CAS competition, the 2nd VI are congratulated on their performance this season and will surely continue the undefeated premiers for summer 2016. There has been remarkable to improve their skills for the years to come. improvement in our less experienced players. New setter, Jonah Newman (11WJ), became more and more consistent as the games ensued, coupled Isaac Barden (12Yo) | 3rd VI Captain with stronger defence and communication from Joshua Gereis (12Ar). Nathaniel Davies (10Ke) | Most Valuable Player Our other outside hitters, Hugh Sixsmith (11Sc) and Phillip Davies (12Ke), were always impressive, with their monumental hits-off of countless balls. The calm Jacob Elmasry (12He), strong Adam Hoteit (12La) and the 1ST VI WINTER REPORT man with infinite hang time, Oliver Arkell(10WJ), all played middle with amazing skill. However, the player who held it together would have to The 2016 winter season was one the most successful on record for Trinity be Matthew West (12Du), whose incredible defence and passes never Volleyball. Not only did we win the A. J. Rae Shield, we also won the CAS/ wavered. Yet all these skills were taught by our amazing Coach, Jonathan GPS season as Undefeated Premiers. Of course, the season was filled with Webster (2013), who gave us the energy and advice we needed to get great memories, but there were two games that will truly stick with the through all those games, and gave us a few jokes here and there too! We boys. They were the home games against High and Grammar that both thank him most sincerely for his contribution. went to five sets. The home crowd, in particular, against Grammar is something we will never forget. Being two sets to nil down and coming James Watson (12We) | 2nd VI Captain back to win in five sets was definitely the highlight of the season. The boys played with everything they had and refused to give up. Special Jacob Elmasry (12He) | Most Valuable Player thanks must go to Coach Simos for his constant support and for giving up his free time after the actual training session had finished, in order to 3RD VI 2016 SUMMER REPORT give the boys that extra quality technical detail that helped immensely. I would also like to thank Co-Coach, David Zhang (2009) who helped Mr. The 3rd VI’s Volleyball competition has improved greatly over the year. Simos, he was an inspiration. Thanks also to all the parents, coaches and This was displayed by the strength of the teams in the CAS. The Trinity boys who helped out this year and supported the 1st VI. It was greatly 3rd VI were one of the strongest teams in the competition. While they appreciated and assisted in helping the team. Finally, I would like to say faced some tough opponents throughout the season, the 3rd VI were that it has been an honour to captain such a wonderful group of fine always able to provide an entertaining performance. Through the team young gentlemen. I will never forget it. there was a mixture of experienced and new players. This put the newer boys on a steep learning curve, but they were quickly able to adapt Lewis Jupp (12WH) | Captain of the 1st VI and overcome. Ever since the first training session of the season, the Lewis Jupp (12WH) and Angus Webster (12WJ) | Most Valuable Players whole team has shown continuous improvement in all aspects of the TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 198 2NDS VI VOLLEYBALL | SUMMER VOLLEYBALL SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Back Row Mr Andrew Simos (Director of Coaching), Adam Hoteit, Phillip Davies, Jacob Elmasry, Oliver Arkell, Mr Jonathan Webster (Coach) Seated Matthew West, Joshua Gereis, James Watson (Captain), Hugh Sixsmith, Jonah Newman
2NDS VI VOLLEYBALL | WINTER
Back Row Mr Andrew Simos (Director of Coaching), Kristof Bryndum, Adam Hoteit, Phillip Davies, Mr Jonathan Webster(Coach) Seated Jonah Newman, Nicholas Tsiakos, Joshua Gereis (Captain), Benjamin Davies, Matthew West
2ND VI WINTER REPORT 3RD VI WINTER REPORT
The 2016 Winter Season for the 2nd VI has been an amazing one that we The Trinity 3rd VI Volleyball has had a terrific winter season. As arguably will remember for a long while to come. As a whole, this season the team the best CAS team in the 3rd VI competition, the team has improved played valiantly, and I am honoured and proud to a part of it. Obviously, immensely over the course of this most recent season. Though we faced the winter season is a sad time for some of us Year 12s who now say some challenging matches against great Volleyball schools such as Sydney goodbye to playing under the Green and White. This season we managed Boys High and Sydney Grammar, we gave each match our all, and every to perform very well against our CAS opponents, winning an Undefeated member of the team should be very proud of himself! The team consisted Premiership against them, but the GPS still proved to be tough opponents. mainly of new players, most of whom had never played Volleyball before. This year the 2nd VI definitely put together a tightly-knit team who gave it Throughout the course of the winter season, these boys have developed their all. To the team: I am so grateful that I was able to be your captain, their skills and talents, strengths and weaknesses. Although we were not even though one wasn’t needed owing to how close we finished at the undefeated, each individual player in the team should be very proud of end of this season. To our Coach, Jonathan Webster (2013), on behalf himself. On behalf of the team, I would like to thank Dr.Thanopoulos, of the boys, I just want to say that we are eternally grateful for how you for coaching us throughout the season and being a patient and skilled taught us so much, while still being a role model, brother and coach all at mentor to us all. the same time. Thank you to everyone who supported us and helped us grow through this journey, during which we are all blessed to have such Ben Holzwart (11WJ) | 3rd VI Captain great opportunities. Ken Zhang (11We) | Most Valuable Player
Josh Gereis (12Ar) | 2nd VI Captain Matthew West (12Du) | Most Valuable Player
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Back Row Mr Andrew Simos (Director of Coaching), Nathaniel Davies, Dean Panos, Zac Papachatgis, Ben Davies, Eliot Kern Seated Dean Bozionelos, Elliott Lamond, Isaac Barden (Captain), Nicholas Tsiakos, Ben Holzwart
3RD VI VOLLEYBALL | WINTER
Back Row Mr Andrew Simos (Director of Coaching), Andre Athos, Alec MacKenzie, Luke Powell, Dr Thanopoulos (Coach) Seated Ray Chan, Ken Zhang, Ben Holzwart (Captain), Elliott Lamond, Omar Fouda Absent Calvin li, Zac Papachatzis
CIS VOLLEYBALL REPS
Left to Right Thomas MacKenzie, Ben Wheen, Mr Andrew Simos (Director of Coaching) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 200 WATER POLO VOLLEYBALL | WATER POLO SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
the coveted CAS / GPS Championship shield. Similarly, the 14Bs were a MIC Mr James Martin force to be reckoned with, having recorded only one loss for the season, Director of Coaching Mr Bruce Duffy scoring 119 goals and conceding only 51 goals. Captain of Water Polo Lochlain Ryan (12We) The 16 Years age group overcame the challenges of player absences Captain of 1st VI Christopher Artemi (13Hi) due to other commitments as well as player injuries to perform above expectation. The highly successful 16As were unfortunate to lose their first game by one goal, as this eventually came back to haunt them by preventing the team from securing the unofficial CAS Premiership. The Water Polo first began as a sport at Trinity with one team back in 1986. 16Bs also experienced success in securing seven consecutive wins at the Under the guidance of Mr Bruce Duffy, who was appointed Director of beginning of the season. The 16B players should be commended on Water Polo Coaching in 2012, the School now fields nine teams and their team spirit, as many were required to move into the 16As which, involves over one hundred students as part of the combined CAS / GPS although hindering the 16Bs ability to maintain momentum, was of Water Polo competition. With the much-anticipated Centenary Aquatic invaluable support to our overall Water Polo programme. Centre officially opened during the season, our players experienced what it is like to both train and compete in a world-class facility. This The 14As also experienced enormous success, recording only three centre also helped raise the technical awareness of our players and staff, losses over the entire season. This team demonstrated both a wealth of with the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) Water Polo team having talent and an ability to work together. We look forward to their ongoing trained at Trinity prior to their success at the NSW All Schools Water Polo development as they progress through our programme. Championships. In representative Water Polo this year, a number of players gained The 2015/2016 Water Polo season presented numerous challenges to our notable selections. In the North vs Harbour Representative competition, 1st VI Team, which comprised a number of debutants. The combined CAS the following boys should be congratulated on obtained CAS Selection: and GPS Water Polo competition, which continues to grow, is arguably Brayden Gossling (11Ar), George Fournaris (10Hi), James Artemi (11Hi), one of the strongest schoolboy Water Polo competitions in Australia. and Samuel Yip (10La). Our CAS Representatives this season were James Amongst this fierce competition, our 1st VI displayed some fine Water Artemi and Samuel Yip. Samuel also secured CIS representation and was Polo, yet struggled to deliver consistency, largely due to our inexperience. a member of the Under 16 NSW Water Polo Team, while Kai Young (8 Nevertheless, our Australian Representative, Chris Artemi (13Hi), was able We) made his mark, achieving selection in the Under 14 NSW Water Polo to inject some fighting grit into the team and helped our boys understand Team. the level of team cohesion that will be required to win close games in the years to come. With the majority of our players eligible to compete for the A special thank you must go the dedication of our Trinity Water Polo School next season, combined with the growing talent of young Trinity staff who maintained the focus of our players throughout the season and players, the 2015 / 2016 Water Polo season was very much a learning promoted team dynamics. Mr Bruce Duffy, our Director of Water Polo experience. Coaching, once again led the 1st VI admirably, providing guidance to coaches and players across all age groups. Mr Rok Crnica was unwavering Most notable this season was the performance of our 15s and 14Bs in his efforts as assistant coach of the 1st VI and in his leadership of the teams. Our 15s recorded one loss for the season, scoring 135 goals highly successful 15s team. Mr Paul Stenhouse was once again a brilliant and conceding a mere 26 goals. We anticipate this team will continue role model for the 2nd VI, while Miss Alexandra Wood continued to their success in the coming season and will be serious contenders for help develop our Middle School programme. Thank you also to Mr Brian
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Back Row Mr James Martin (MIC of Water Polo), Blake Artemi, John Dunn, Hugo Miller, Harris Vlahopoulos, Mr Bruce Duffy (Coach) Seated Brayden Gossling, Justin Kim, Lochlain Ryan, Keegan Street, Sam Yip
2ND VII WATER POLO
Back Row Luke Asnicar, Matthew Innes, Lucas Mundy, Declan Heim Seated Patrick Newall, Ryan Paget, Mr Paul Stenhouse (Coach), Dimitri Koutoulas, Noah Thomas
Gilbert, Mr Josh Watkins and Trinity Old Boys, Mr Matthew Treloar and embracing the opportunities at both training and competition fixtures, Blake Artemi, for their continued work with our boys. and are responding positively to the challenges presented. Our Centenary Aquatic Centre will assist with the growth of the sport, not only in the As old players move on and new ones take their place, Water Polo coming season, but also for many years to come. In sum, the Trinity Water continues to grow as a sport a the School. Throughout all age groups, Polo fraternity is equipped and excited for the next chapter in our sport. it is obvious that the level of competition in the combined CAS and GPS competition is intensifying. Fortunately, our boys are enthusiastically James Martin | MIC Water Polo TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 202 16A WATER POLO WATER POLO SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Back Row Mr Bruce Duffy (Coach), Nathan Nakhle, Benjamin Austin, Charlie Griffith Seated Ethan Hansford, Lachlan Ilias, Haydon Johnson, Jacob Gadiel, Nabeel Hatoum
14A WATER POLO
Back Row Mr Brian Gilbert (Coach), Kai Young, Michael Eid, James Haitidis, Dominic Lopez Seated Zac Brown, Garry Koshnitsky, Lewis Dobbin, Ben Blades, Pantelis Tsoutsas
13A WATER POLO
Back Row Euan Germanos, Michael McPartland, Matthew Robertson, Adrian Barrett, Mr Bruce Duffy (Coach) Seated William Cooper, Matthew Jerkovic, Andy Lee, Zachary Bandiera-Dunn, Jasper McCullagh
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keeping parents up to date with their son’s learning. Perhaps the highlight of the year was the student-led conferences that attracted approximately one thousand people who came to share in the joy of learning as the boys took responsibility for guiding their parents around the School and talking about their learning journey.
This year has also seen growth with the physical environment. The School is committed to ensuring the facilities allow boys to develop in Mind, Body and Spirit, and the introduction of a new grass field (affectionately known at the No.1 Oval) has been a welcome addition. Work will continue over the next couple of years as we work towards an updated master plan for the site.
In our ongoing pursuit to support the boys as they ‘realise their potential, passions and potential’ in all areas of life, there has been a large increase in the number and range of co-curricular activities on offer. These have ranged from coding clubs to infants Basketball and Football to Hip Hop dancing and many, many more. It has been exciting to see the boys taking up these opportunities and expressing their gifts and talents in so many different ways. My sincere thanks go to the teaching staff for making this possible!
The 2016 Year in Review Document and the Triangle provide two great opportunities to highlight some of the positive involvement and contribution of the Preparatory School boys across a wide range of activities.
Some of the particular learning highlights from this year have been:
ÆÆ Weekly chapel and the Pre-K to Year 6 chapel to begin and end each term.
ÆÆ House fundraising days that have focused on a range of charities close to the heart of the boys.
Chairman of Council and Mrs Pegg, Head Master and Mrs Cujes, ÆÆ The ongoing work of the Trinity Action Group led by the School officers. Members of School Council, ladies and gentlemen, staff and most importantly, boys of the Preparatory School, ÆÆ Year 6 volunteer work at Samaritan’s Purse and Anglicare.
It has been a wonderful year and it is with great pleasure that I take ÆÆ The cultural tour to China and sporting tours to Armidale and this opportunity to highlight the growth and achievements of the Toowoomba, allowing boys the opportunity to broaden their experiences boys at the Preparatory School and the community more generally. and to develop independence.
At the start of this year, I recall beginning the Parent Information ÆÆ The Unit of Inquiry exhibitions from Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2. Evening with the following quote from John Dewey, one of the ÆÆ The Public Speaking, Poetry Recital and House Debating competitions. preeminent voices on educational reform from the 20th Century, ÆÆ Year 6 boys accepting the challenge to write a book in a day. ‘If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.’ ÆÆ The curriculum-related and outdoor education camps for Years 3 to 6. These wise words are increasingly true today as our students are ÆÆ The annual Prep Art Exhibition showcased some simply extraordinary faced with an ever-increasing digital world, the rapid increase of pieces of artwork. knowledge, and the changing face of social interaction. ÆÆ A number of incredible musical performances by individuals and groups This sentiment has been a strong motivator as we have continued including the Gala Concert, the Festival of Solos, the Evening of Music, the to develop the learning environment at the Preparatory School, to Christmas Service and a variety of chapel and commemorative services. ensure the boys are engaged in learning that is challenging, rigorous, Trinity Singers also performed at the Royal School of Church Music event. significant and relevant to them. To support this process, we have focused heavily on formative feedback – feedback that encourages ÆÆ Strong results across a number of external assessments including NAPLAN growth, higher levels of achievement, and supports students in a and ICAS Assessments. process of self-reflection and goal setting. This has been an exciting journey to date! It has been wonderful to see boys becoming ÆÆ The Year 6 PYP Exhibition that dealt with some complex local issues and increasingly comfortable speaking about their successes and their proved to be very thought provoking for the large number of guests on failures and focusing on progress rather than simply achievement. the evening. This mindset, otherwise known as a growth mindset, is something that we hope to continue to develop in our learners. ÆÆ The introduction of the new Year 3 sport programme on Friday afternoons.
Our focus on feedback hasn’t been limited to the boys. To support ÆÆ The Preparatory School leading the IPSHA Swimming Championships. the partnership between home and school, we have also introduced a number of new initiatives to ensure parents are regularly updated ÆÆ Hayden Hoang representing the School with great distinction at the about their son’s learning. This has included Seesaw, our new School Sport Australia Championships in Darwin. reporting format, and Student-Led Conferences. Seesaw has been a tremendous success with high levels of engagement from both We have a tremendous community at the Preparatory School. This has been school and home. Seesaw has been seamlessly incorporated into significantly evident throughout the year across a range of events ranging the learning process and has provided a vehicle for boys to reflect on from social events through to parent information sessions. The involvement their learning whilst simultaneously sharing this with their parents. and commitment of parents to their sons’ education is clearly evident and The new reporting format has also been a really helpful tool for appreciated. One of the particular focuses of this year’s parent information TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 204 PRIZE GIVING ADDRESS 2016 PREPARATORY SCHOOL
sessions has been the Life Skills programme that operates throughout I would particularly like to acknowledge the boys of Year 6 as they finish the year and is based around four themes: Social Skills, Boundaries (Child up their time at the Preparatory School and embark on the exciting (and Protection), No Bullying, and Resilience. These sessions have deepened perhaps slightly daunting) journey that awaits them at Summer Hill or the partnership and shared responsibility we have in supporting the other high schools. As previously mentioned, it has been a challenging young men of Trinity as they develop the skills, attitudes and mindsets year, but the way they have supported one another has set a great required to be able to safely navigate the complex social situations they example for the other boys. will face throughout their schooling and even more so once they embark on life beyond school. Thank you to all who have held positions of responsibility this year; School Captain, Andrew Tanous (6Hi), Vice-Captains, Dean Paraskevopoulos One of the reasons for this strong sense of community and partnership is (6Hi), Jordan Liu (6Hi), School and House Officers, Music, Sport and Art the work of the Preparatory School Auxiliary. I would like to express my monitors and captains, and the Kindergarten buddies – your service and thanks to the Executive team and most notably Elizabeth McMullen for leadership are commendable. her leadership over the last few years. Jane Frewen has generously agreed to take over as the President of the Auxiliary. I pray that the words of Deuteronomy 31:8 are true for the boys as they leave the Preparatory School and embark on different challenges and The strength of a community is perhaps most evident during challenging opportunities in high school. ‘The LORD himself goes before you and will times. This was absolutely evident this year as together we were deeply be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do saddened by the passing of one of our Prep School Vice-Captains, Jordan not be discouraged.’ Liu. Jordan was a remarkable young man who touched the lives of so many of his peers throughout his time at the Preparatory School. As a Finally, I would like to thank the School Council and Head Master for their community we have cried, laughed and reflected together about his tremendous support, both personally and on behalf of the Preparatory wonderful life, and we have been strengthened through the hope we School community. share in the good news expressed through Jesus’ life, death, and most notably, his resurrection. ‘May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage We are blessed at the Preparatory School with a dedicated, motivated your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.’ 2 and caring staff. Without question, they are all unequivocally committed Thessalonians 2:16-17 to making the Preparatory School the best school it can be for the boys. Detur Gloria Soli Deo Their teamwork, diligence and sense of good fun set a tremendous example to the boys in their care. I would particularly like to acknowledge Chris Wyatt | Master of the Preparatory School the significant leadership of Mrs Anni Sandwell (Deputy Master) and Mr Richard Lever (Director of Curriculum), along with the Pastoral and Curriculum Stage Leaders. I’d also like to thank our amazing support staff who ensure the School runs smoothly.
This year, the Preparatory School farewells Ms Angela Kuo, our Mandarin Teacher, after seventeen years of dedicated service to the School. Ms Kuo’s gentle manner and commitment to the boys will be missed by all. To the staff moving on to other opportunities at the end of the year, we thank you for your service and wish you well for the future.
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Year 2
The Lynn Ellison Memorial Prize for Isaac Latt 2M Citizenship
Year 3
Dux of 3S Edison Alamsyah 3S
Citizenship in Action Kareem Anboussi 3S
Dux of 3E William Chang 3E
Academic Excellence Chris Chin 3S
Citizenship in Action Jack Fresta 3P Nathan Giang - Dux of 4B; Jordan Ho - Dux of 4C; Ashwin Sivapirabu - Dux of 4O
Academic Excellence Stefano Furlan 3E Year 4 Music Stefano Furlan 3E Music Julian Chin 4O Mandarin Aaron Ha 3S Junior Swimming Cup Lachlan Chung 4O Physical Education Bo Hai Xie 3P U10 Football Trophy for Sportsmanship Alessandro Delgado 4C Van Dyke Swimming Cup Hayden Hoang 3P & Ability Junior Football Trophy for Academic Excellence Jeffrey Huang 3P Samuel Foung 4C Sportsmanship Honest Endeavour Luke Leckie 3S Dux of 4B Nathan Giang 4B Citizenship in Action George Louizos 3E Academic Excellence Jayden Higgins 4O Stapelfeldt Swimming Cup Jonathan Nam 3E Dux of 4C Jordan Ho 4C Visual Art Nathan Nguyen 3E Mandarin Jordan Ho 4C Dux of 3P Imran Parker 3P Honest Endeavour Alexander Jacob 4O Cross Country Championship U8 Edwards Simonds 3P Trophy Academic Excellence James Kim 4C
Track & Field Championship U8 Academic Excellence Alexander Ko 4B Edwards Simonds 3P Trophy Visual Art Alexander Ko 4B Honest Endeavour Marcus Smith 3E Honest Endeavour Jonathon Lenard 4C Christian Studies William Tran 3P Academic Excellence Jaden Leung 4C Honest Endeavour Jamison Urch 3P Cross Country Championship U9 Trophy Jaden Leung 4C Academic Excellence Taliesin Vega 3P Track & Field Championship U9 Trophy Jaden Leung 4C Academic Excellence David Wang 3E Academic Excellence Caleb Li 4B Academic Excellence Lucas Woo 3S Academic Excellence Andrew Liu 4O
St Faith’s Rugby Cup for Junior John Mitrothanasis 4B Sportsmanship
Citizenship in Action James Moore 4C
Citizenship in Action Henry Nabavi-Tabrizi 4B
Dux of 4O Ashwin Sivapirabu 4O
Citizenship in Action Adam Taleb 4O
Honest Endeavour Andy Wu 4B
Physical Education Isaac Wyatt 4O
Track & Field Championship U10 Trophy Isaac Wyatt 4O
Christian Studies Andrew Yang 4C
Tobians Rugby Cup for U10 Zethan Zaiter 4C Sportsmanship & Ability Edison Alamsyah - Dux of 3S; William Chang - Dux of 3E; Imran Parker - Dux of 3P TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 206 Dux of 5O Damien Vimalaratnam 5O
Honest Endeavour Justin Wang 5M
Year 6 Academic Excellence Shrihari Amirthalingam 6E Academic Excellence Juno Ananda 6E Dux of 6H Thomas Calabro 6H The Alan Ives’ Memorial Prize for Thomas Calabro 6H Citizenship Edmund Baker - Dux of 5B; Kyan Luu - Dux of 5M; Damien Vimalaratnam - Dux of 5O Year 6 Basketball Trophy for Kurtis Castorina 6E Sportsmanship & Ability Year 5 Instrumental Prize Brendan Chew 6C Christian Studies Emmanuel Abdel-Nour 5M Academic Excellence Christopher Chin 6C Academic Excellence Michael Alam 5M Cross Country Championship U11 Theo Christian 6H Trophy Dux of 5B Edmund Baker 5B Track & Field Championship U11 PRIZE LIST 2015 PREPARATORY SCHOOL Winner of the Public Speaking Theo Christian 6H Hamish Davidson-McLeod 5O Trophy Competition The 1st XV Rugby Cup for Theo Christian 6H Honest Endeavour Matthew de Belle 5B Sportsmanship & Ability
Citizenship in Action James Huang 5O The Nelson Cup for All Round Theo Christian 6H Sportsman Dr Cummings Cup for Most James Huang 5O Improved Swimmer Honest Endeavour Jamie Christopoulos 6C The H.C. Armstrong Prize for U11 Football Trophy for Jamie Christopoulos 6C Harris Katsianos 5M Citizenship Sportsmanship & Ability Honest Endeavour Joseph Coorey 6H Physical Education Spyridon Konidaris 5M Oney Cup for Sportsmanship in Laurence Curtis 6C Citizenship in Action Anthony Le 5M Rugby Junior XVs
Music Jordan Liu 5O Physical Education Ricardo Delgado 6C
Academic Excellence Jordan Liu 5O Academic Excellence Ricardo Delgado 6C Cross Country Championship Dux of 5M Ricardo Delgado 6C Kyan Luu 5M Opens Trophy Academic Excellence Brannon Ngo 5B Jules Chol Cup for Opens Football Ricardo Delgado 6C Academic Excellence Nicholas Nguyen 5B The Parents’ and Friends’ Auxiliary Ricardo Delgado 6C Prize for Citizenship Visual Art William Nguyen 5O Chorister’s Prize Jack Fahd 6C Year 5 Basketball Trophy for Matthew Nicholas 5O Sportmanship & Ability Peter Byrnes’ Memorial Prize Ivan Fang 6E Music Duncan Feng 6E Honest Endeavour Matthew Nicolas 5O Dux of 6E Duncan Feng 6E Citizenship in Action Dean Paraskevopoulos 5B Winner of the Recitation Duncan Feng 6E Willard Rugby Cup for U11 Competition Dean Paraskevopoulos 5B Sportsmanship & Ability Mandarin Edward Feng 6C Cross Country Championship U10 Lewis Potter 5B Dux of 6C Euan Germanos 6C Trophy Senior Football Trophy for The Bates’ Cup for Junior Euan Germanos 6C Lewis Potter 5B Sportsmanship Sportsmanship The Roberts’ Cup for Senior Euan Germanos 6C Mandarin Reuben Srinivasan 5O Sportsmanship
Academic Excellence Andrew Tanous 5M Emma Pickham Memorial Prize Euan Germanos 6C The Stan McCabe Memorial Academic Excellence Zubin Thukral 5O Emmanuel Grogan 6H Cricket Trophy U11 Cricket Trophy for Best All The Founder’s Cup 1st XI Zubin Thukral 5O Emmanuel Grogan 6H Rounder Sportsmanship & Ability
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Visual Art Jack Henderson 6H
Willard Cup U11 Swimming Ian Hong 6H Champion
Softball Trophy for Sportsmanship Jordan Itaoui 6H & Ability
Honest Endeavour Rohan John 6E
John Kesterton Cup - Most Nikhil Kapoor 6E Improved 1st XI Cricket Player
Dr Conroy Prize for ICT Nikhil Kapoor 6E
Track & Field Championship Theo Kidd 6H Opens Trophy
The Timothy Wood Memorial Theo Kidd 6H Trophy for the Fastest 100m
U12 Swimming Championship Andy Lee 6H Cup
The Christie Cup - J.A. Close Andy Lee 6H Memorial Swimming Trophy
The Oney Cup for Singular Andy Lee 6H Achievement in Sport
Citizenship in Action - Old Trinitarians’ Union Citizenship William Lenard 6E Prize
Academic Excellence Liam Ling 6H
Winner of the Writing Liam Ling 6H Competition
Academic Excellence Jordon Ly 6H
Junior Citizen’s Prize (Gift of Western Suburbs Dog Training William Orr 6E Club)
Christian Studies Adam Pascale 6E
Citizenship in Action - The De Adam Stavros 6H Corsie Prize for Citizenship
Citizenship in Action - Rotary Club Brian Tran 6C of Strathfield Citizenship Prize
Thomas Calabro - Dux of 6H; Duncan Feng - Dux of 6E; Euan Germanos - Dux of 6C TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 208 PRIZES PREVIOUSLY AWARDED The Fleming Cup - Best & Fairest Tee Andrew Yang Ball Player Outdoor Education Prize 4O Noah De Barros Junior Basketball Trophy for Outdoor Education Prize 3S Dhruv Bharadwaj Zethan Zeiter Sportsmanship & Ability Outdoor Education Prize 5B Jake Bubic
Chess Champion Senior Division Matthew Chen 2016 Denham Court Scholar aeq Outdoor Education Prize 6C Laurence Curtis Jordan Liu Outdoor Education Prize 3P Hayden Hoang Andrew Tanous Library Monitor Award 2015 James Kaye
Outdoor Education Prize 6H Kallan Maranik House Trophies
Outdoor Education Prize 4C Jonathon Lenard Chess Junior Division Archer
Outdoor Education Prize 5M Jeremy McKeown Debating Henderson
Under 10 Cricket Trophy for Best All Swimming Hilliard James Moore Rounder Track & Field Hilliard Outdoor Education Prize 3E Hugo Nguyen PRIZE LIST 2015 PREPARATORY SCHOOL Cross Country School Outdoor Education Prize 5O Sebastien Portolesi Chess Senior Division School Outdoor Education Prize 4B Christian Schiller Champion House Hilliard Outdoor Education Prize 6E Jon-Luc Shalala
Art Monitor Award 2015 Adam Stavros The J.E. Mills Scholar for 2015, Dux of the Preparatory School
Chess Champion Junior Division Lucas Woo Duncan Feng
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The Years 5 and 6 boys travelled to Bathurst and Canberra. While the Year 5 boys enjoyed panning for gold in Bathurst, the trip to Canberra was a highlight for Year 6 and was part of our Unit of Inquiry from "How we Organise Ourselves." Sites visited were New Parliament House, the War Memorial, Questacon, the Royal Australian Mint and many more amazing places.
Sporting tours included the highly anticipated Toowoomba Tour for Cricket and Basketball as well as the North Coast Tour for Rugby and Football. Both tours gave the boys an opportunity to play challenging games against other schools and a chance to become more independent through participating in the billeting system.
The highlight of our academic year was the Year 6 PYP Exhibition. This was challenging, but interesting, as we researched significant issues including mental health, immunisation and gender inequality. We all gained knowledge and appreciation of the diversity within our communities. We would like to thank our mentors, teachers and parents for all their support throughout the Exhibition journey and for making the night memorable.
Another great experience for Year 6 this year has been the Buddy Programme. This programme allowed us to have fun with our paired Kindergarten boys, while teaching us valuable life lessons of being caring and responsible for our younger Trinity community.
This year saw a number of highlights on the sporting field. Congratulations to Hayden Hoang (4Sc) who was placed First in the CIS 200m Individual Medley and Second in the 8-10 Years 50m Freestyle. We wish him well as he prepares to compete at the Pan Pacific Games. Hayden, Jamie Robertson (5Hi), Jonathan Nam (4Sc) and Matthew Kim (5Hi) also did us proud as they swam to 2nd place at the CIS Junior 4x50m Freestyle relay. Thank You to Mr Bremner for his encouragement and leadership on and off the sporting field. Congratulations to all boys!
This year we have welcomed Mrs. Campbell as Director of Music at the Preparatory School. Mrs Campbell has implemented the addition of a Chapel band which has brought an exciting new vibe to the services. The Preparatory School Evening of Music was a great success, highlighting performances from the Chamber Ensemble, the Trinity Singers along with many other group and solo performances. The Trinity Singers also participated at the Royal School of Church Music evening, the Gala Concert and 2016 has been a wonderful year at the Preparatory School Chapel Services throughout the year. All boys from Infants and Primary were extremely and one in which I have been honoured to be the School fortunate to participate in the Music Viva Presentation, performed by a group called Captain. I would like to thank our School Officers for being Datiwuy Dreaming, from Elcho Island. great leaders and role models and for their contribution to Open Days at our school. Many thanks go to the House In 2016 we’ve had an even broader range of co-curricular activities than in previous Officers whose hard work allowed our sporting carnivals to years and new exciting opportunities have been introduced for the younger boys at run smoothly this year. Acknowledgements also go to the school too. Prep boys have enjoyed before school, lunchtime and after school clubs Library, Art and Chapel Monitors as well as the group of and groups. Some of the more recent activities are: STEM Coding, Lego, Mandarin Year Five boys who helped organise the Radio Show for Maths, Hip Hop, French Club and Photography. Incredibly, the number of Music and all the boys’ enjoyment. I would particularly like to thank Sport co-curricular options continues to grow. We’re running out of hours in the day! Dean Paraskevopoulos for his support and friendship as Vice-Captain. This year saw the introduction of the inaugural Student-Led Conferences. We were able to share our learning with our parents. It was a positive and rewarding opportunity Words cannot describe our sadness for the loss of our Vice- to lead our parents through our school learning environment and give them a hands-on Captain, Jordan Liu who passed away in April this year. experience of our day to day learning. Jordan was a loved friend, whom we deeply miss. Jordan was a true leader and mentor towards myself and the rest We are very blessed here at Trinity, and it is a privilege to support the community and of the boys. He will always remain with us as we continue those in need through fundraising and charity. In 2016, we have supported Samaritan's throughout our journey at Trinity. Purse, Toys'n'Tucker, R U OK Day, World Vision and many other fundraisers. With the support and help of Mrs Sandwell, the Year 6 boys were able to organise and introduce From cultural experiences to sport and recreational trips, the 5 cent trail which was a tremendous success! Thank you to all the staff and boys Trinity has nurtured and provided us with a variety of who supported these causes. opportunities to help shape our development. The China Tour was a notable experience which was enjoyed by Thank you to our class teachers from PK to Year 6 for your hard work over this year. everyone who attended. Highlights included visiting the To our sport, music, art and language teachers, thank you for your care and support Terracotta Warriors, the Summer Palace and the Forbidden throughout our school year. Special thanks to Mr. Wyatt, Mrs. Sandwell, and Mr. Smith City. The boys also enjoyed the opportunity to practise their for their guidance and leadership. bargaining skills at the markets! We wish the incoming Year 6 leadership group all the best of luck in 2017. Also, every boy from Year 3-6 was fortunate enough to go on an outdoor educational camp. The Year 3 boys went Detur Gloria Soli Deo to Galston Gorge; Year 4, Rathane; Year 5, Waterslea and Andrew Tanous | Preparatory School Captain Year 6, to Broken Bay. TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 210 CAPTAIN’S REPORT | SCHOOL OFFICERS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
PREPARATORY SCHOOL CAPTAINS
Left to Right Jordan Liu (Vice Captain), Andrew Tanous (Captain), Mr Chris Wyatt (Master of the Preparatory School), Dean Paraskevopoulos (Vice Captain)
SCHOOL OFFICE BEARERS
Back Row Evangelos Papadopoulos, Sebastien Portolesi, Hamish Davidson Mcleod First Row Zachary Pliatsikas, Jake Bubic, Ari Nikolakopoulos, Matthew Nguyen, James Huang, Michael Alam Seated Kyan Luu, Jordan Liu (Vice Captain), Andrew Tanous (Captain), Mr Chris Wyatt (Master of the Preparatory School), Dean Paraskevopoulos (Vice Captain), Nicholas Nguyen, Brannon Ngo
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CHAPEL MONITORS
Back Row James Moore, Timothy Chin, Peter Georgelos, Mr Stuart Smith Seated Matthew Calabro, Finley Ross, Sami Nasr, John Mitrothanasis, Henry Osmond
“Blessed are those who …” began Jesus to the crowd patiently waiting. testimony to each boy’s commitment to helping others, even though Waiting for what? Wisdom? Knowledge? Guidance? Maybe the crowd they will never meet the recipients. The boys’ maturity, willingness to was eagerly hoping that Jesus would say exactly what they wanted to serve in whatever capacity, and desire to give it a go was of enormous hear. And when he finally finished the sentence were they satisfied? encouragement to me and the people in charge. Did they feel fulfilled? Or did they leave challenged by his words? Were their lives forever changed? We have such a wonderful opportunity CIA (Christians in Action) was run over four lunchtimes, with Years 1 and at the Preparatory School to find out exactly how the boys respond 2 meeting on Tuesday, Years 3 and 4 on Wednesday, Years 5 and 6 on through chapel, Christian Studies classes, the mission and charity giving Monday and a combined group on Thursday. With an enthusiastic group programme, lunchtime christian groups, and christian leadership training of boys keen to be boys, our challenge was to find a balance between and excursions. exploring God’s word and sharing in fellowship together. As they continue to grow, we aim to help them discover how to apply God’s word to their Blessed are those who hear God’s word and obey. Over the course of lives at school, at home and everywhere they go. this year in chapel, we explored the concept of “what if …”, and how it related to everything Jesus did as well as our response. By examining The Chapel Monitors for 2016 were John Mitrothanasis (5Hi), Matthew the lives of the first three kings of Israel, Saul, David and Solomon, we Calabro (5Ar), James Moore (5Hi), Sami Nasr (5Hi), Peter Georgelos were able to identify how our greatest achievements in God’s eyes are (5He), Timothy Chin (5Hi), Henry Osmond (5Hi) and Finley Ross (5Ar). The not what we do with our hands but with our hearts and minds. Given the Monitors were responsible for the set up and running of the primary and enthusiasm surrounding the Olympics, we challenged ourselves to look at infants chapel services, along with their involvement in the family services running the race with Jesus. Joining his team, persevering, always looking and other aspects that supported the christian mission of the School. They to the prize of heaven when we cross the line. Finally, we looked at the displayed amazing flexibility and resourcefulness in the many different fruit of the Spirit from Galatians which encourages us to reflect on how ways we ran chapel throughout the year. we live our lives for Jesus in all we do, say and think. Stuart Smith | Preparatory School Chaplain Blessed are those who give …. Every time we have the opportunity to share with those who are less fortunate than ourselves, the community rallies to give generously. The missionary giving supported our three World Vision children, the Vink family serving as missionaries in Tanzania with CMS, the Salvation Army, Crusaders, Anglicare Toys N Tucker Christmas Appeal and the 8-Hour Famine through World Vision. In between these events, the boys had four house based events, giving to charities and organisations within Australia which included Bandana Day, Good Sports Day, Red Nose Day and R U OK? Day.
But the boys were not simply restricted to financial giving, as Year 6 again shared in the ministry of Anglicare and Samaritan’s Purse. As a result of their passion and dedication at each venue, the boys continue to be the only primary school afforded the opportunity to serve. This is a powerful TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 212 PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIBRARY
LIBRARY MONITORS CHAPEL | LIBRARY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Back Row Ashwin Sivapirabu, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Damien Vimalaratnam First Row Isaac Wyatt, James Kaye, Adam Gill, Oliver Yao, Jake Bubic, Miss Claire Elliott Seated Ryan Barclay, Andrew Yang, Oscar Shen, Freddie Swann, Pravin Nagaratnam, Jonathon Lenard, Liam Guthrie-Cash
Top Class 4O - 1469 checkouts Library lunchtimes have proven to be very popular, so popular that we needed to introduce a quota on the number of boys who could access Top Grade Year 4 - 3849 checkouts the library at lunchtime. The boys participate in a number of self-directed Top Average Circulation 4O - 67 books per student activities and special events put on by the staff. Boys have also begun to plan their own activities, such as origami workshops and demonstrations. Top Book The Book with No Pictures by B.J. This year the library has planned activities for National Science Week, Novak - Checked out 22 times! Roald Dahl Day, the release of the new Harry Potter book, Book Week, Top Borrower (infants K-2) Oliver Shen (1O) - 102 books Dr Seuss Day, and Library Lovers’ Day. The boys also have the opportunity to play games, read, draw or build using the construction materials. It is Top Borrower (primary 3-6) Ishanth Mukesh (3B) - 118 books fantastic to see the boys participate so enthusiastically in the activities Top Searches Minecraft - Searched 180 times offered.
Total School Loans 21,738 resources borrowed this This year’s Book Week and parade were a resounding success. Thank year! you to all our wonderful parent volunteers who gave up their free time to support the library in running the Scholastic Book Fair. Their support We have had a busy and exciting year in the Preparatory School helped make the fair a great success. This year’s theme was “Australia: Library. The staff have worked hard to create a welcoming and relaxing Story Country”, and the parents and boys worked extremely hard to environment where the School community can engage in a variety of ensure their costumes matched the theme. It was great to see so much activities throughout the day. creativity going into making costumes. During Book Week, the infant boys were also fortunate enough to attend an author presentation by In the mornings, we have been very pleased to see a rise in the number Matt Stanton, while the primary boys were able to see Sandy Fussell. of parents visiting the library with their sons to borrow, read and play games. It is wonderful to see the boys starting their school day with Year 6 participated in the inaugural Write a Book in a Day event. Boys some quality parent time. We are also delighted to have many parents were required to work in teams of up to ten to brainstorm, write, and set up a parent account to allow additional borrowing and to access the illustrate a book within an eight hour day. The boys performed extremely adult fiction section, a collection we hope will continue to expand. It is well and learned the benefit of teamwork, cooperation and listening. fantastic that the boys have parents who are positive reading models They were all very relieved to print and bind their books and it was a and supportive of their literature journey. This was particularly evident in fantastic accomplishment. It was exciting to see so many boys eager to the rise in the number of boys participating in the the Premier’s Reading participate, share their creativity and work together to meet a deadline. Challenge (PRC). Much of what happens in the library would not be possible if it were not This year we had just under sixty boys participate in the PRC. There were for the exceptional staff working hard behind the scenes. Thank you to also a number of boys who received a gold award for completing the Miss McLeod, our Library Technician, and Mrs Rossana Kwok, our Library challenge four years in a row. Congratulations to James Cicuta (3He), Assistant. We also need to thank our wonderful volunteers, Mrs Sriyani Hugh Darlow (3Hi), Jacob Girgis (3Ar), Aaron Ha (4Ar), Andrew Lee Kulasuriya and Mrs. Helen Johnston. We are also very fortunate to have a (3Hi), Remy Maresch (4Hi), Oscar Shen (5Ar), Oliver St George (3He), number of enthusiastic library monitors who work tirelessly to help keep and Dominic Willis (3Sc) for receiving their gold award. This year we the library ticking. This year we were also fortunate enough to have two had two boys receive their platinum award. Congratulations to James Duke of Edinburgh volunteers, Cameron Tam and Philip Chan, help us in Kaye (6Hi) and Damien Vimalaratnam (6Sc). Hopefully they can keep up the library as part of their community service. their positive reading habits and be awarded the PRC medal in 2019! The library would like to congratulate all the boys who participated in Claire Elliott | Teaching Librarian the challenge, demonstrating open-mindedness by trying new books and commitment in completing the challenge. We hope to have even more boys participating in 2017.
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Our Year Together in Pre-Kindergarten
2016 has been a year filled with wonderful experiences, opportunities and memories for our littlest Trinitarians. We have watched the boys grow and flourish in the Pre- Kindergarten environment. Through play, discovery and exploration, the boys learned about themselves and the world around them on a daily basis. Our year certainly has been filled with many highlights. Some of these include:
ÆÆ Our ‘Day of International Activities’ where the boys experienced food, crafts and sports from many countries. The ‘plane ride’ at the start of this day, complete with safety demonstration, beverage and snack serving and a message from the captain certainly added to the excitement and set the scene for a wonderful day.
ÆÆ Our excursions to The Riverside Centre at Parramatta to see ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ and to Calmsley Hill City Farm where we all milked a cow and rode on the tractor.
ÆÆ Spending special days with our loved ones: Mums, Dads and Grandparents. ‘Our Morning with Mums’ saw all of our boys dancing with their mum and ‘Breakfast with Dad’ saw our dads enjoy being little boys again as they all participated in the inaugural Paper Plane Competition.
ÆÆ The Hatch’n’ Grow Programme where we watched chickens and ducklings hatch, grow and change.
ÆÆ Our end of year Nativity play, ‘The Very Hopeless Camel’, where all boys dressed in costumes, sang and danced to retell this important story.
Our Pre-Kindergarten boys also enjoyed participating in many School events including: Harmony Day, Book Character Parade, Walkathon and the K-2 Sports Carnival.
It has certainly been a wonderful year! We hope that parents will also treasure the memories of this special year together. As teachers, we have again been privileged to be involved in the lives of another cohort of boys and their families. Nothing is more special than being called ‘Mum’ several times in a day. We will hold so many fond memories of the boys close to our hearts and will watch ‘the blossoms’ with much interest as they move forward into Kindergarten and beyond.
Kerrie Sigston | Pre-Kindergarten Co-ordinator TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 214 PREPARATORY SCHOOL ARCHER HOUSE
In 2016 Archer House demonstrated commitment and teamwork during all carnivals and house events. Both the House Captain, Jake Bubic (6), and Vice Captain, Sebastian Portolesi (6), must be applauded for their commitment towards all of the aspects associated with Archer House. From their participation and support at carnivals, through to their involvement with fundraising and school events, both Jake and Sebastian must be commended.
The boys in Archer House demonstrated enthusiasm and team spirit during each carnival this year. It was always encouraging to see Archer boys supporting each other. Many of the boys participated in numerous events and when called upon never hesitated to help out the House in both the sporting and academic environment. 2016 also saw the introduction of house chapel services which allowed the boys the opportunity to spend time with their house mates and participate in a variety of team bonding activities.
In the house carnivals in 2016, Archer House finished third in the Swimming, third in the Athletics and second in the Cross Country. These results were encouraging for Archer House, and no doubt the strong performances in 2016 will lead to much improvement and success in the future.
There were many strong individual performances at each carnival in 2016. In Swimming, Thomas Ea (6) was the Housemaster Under 12s champion, and the following boys represented the School at different levels of competition: Thomas Mr Scott Merrick Ea (Prep, IPSHA, CIS), James Robertson (5) (Prep, IPSHA, CIS), Roy Ma (3) (Prep, IPSHA), Lewis Potter (6) (Prep) and Ashwin Sivapirabu (5) (Prep). In Cross Country, Roy Ma was the Under 9s champion and Lewis Potter was Under House Captain 11s champion. A special mention must also go to Sebastian Portolesi who was the Captain of Football for 2016. Jake Bubic One of the most pleasing moments of 2016 was ‘Red Nose Day’ when the Archer boys fundraised over $1400.00 for in support of SIDS and kids. The boys were enthusiastic salesmen throughout the event and they ensured all
House Vice-Captain students at the Preparatory School were able to buy a variety of products to support this worthy cause. PRE-K | PREPARATORY SCHOOL Sebastian Portolesi In 2017 Archer House will continue to maintain a high level of involvement in all aspects of house competitions and School events, whilst aiming to demonstrate behaviours and attitudes which reflect our proud and competitive House Colour House. ARCHER HOUSE Red Scott Merrick | Archer Housemaster
ARCHER HOUSE
Back Row James Robertson, William Wang, Timothy Braga, William Chang, Finley Ross, George Louizos Fourth Row Ashwin Sivapirabu, Jonathan Su, Mark Gadalla, Edison Alamsyah, Ryan Ma, Noah Blomfield, Stefan Parnreiter, Matias Hunter, Andy Lin, Matthew Calabro, Alexander Jacob Third Row Arnav Gupta, Oliver Hanania, Jonathon Lenard, Zethan Zaiter, Brendan Ghannoum, Nathan Anjoul, Malikrehaan Tamboli, Kareem Anboussi, Lucas Ning, Nathan Lam, Aaron Ha, Oscar Shen Second Row Brandon Lieu, Freddie Swann, Arthur Gerakas, Kareem Choukair, Luqman Radwan, Eddy Ajami, Caleb Mears, Aidan Russell, Elijah Jabez, Roy Ma, Jacob Girgis, Khaled Malass First Row Marcus Kekatos, Anay Shah, Isaac Latt, Elie Charbel, Kevin Tran, Atul Kolla, John Hrsto, Jiwon Lee, James Borg, James Chan, William Mallios, Dylan Yee, Matteo Portolesi, Gavin Tran, Gerard Shalala Seated Emmanuel Abdel-Nour, Nicholas Nguyen, Jakob Anjoul, Evan Zhang, Marco Ianni, Mohammed Zaarour, Jake Bubic, Mr Scott Merrick (Housemaster), Sebastian Portolesi, Cristian Farr, Brandon Wong, Jacky Hong, Farhan Tamboli, Lewis Potter, James Mallios, Antonio Murania
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I could not be prouder of the boys after my first year in charge of Henderson House. 2016 has been a year that has tested their commitment, enthusiasm and house spirit. Throughout the various carnivals, fundraisers and School events, the Henderson House boys have shown great dedication to their House, School and each other. I would like to commend the Captains of the House, Kyan Luu (6) and Zac Pliatsikas (6), for their leadership throughout the year. I would also like to thank the Year 6 students for also leading by example.
A spirit of unity has been seen this year at each of the sports carnivals. Many of the Henderson boys showed excitement as they participated in multiple events at the House Swimming and Athletics Carnivals. Whether it be the heats or the finals, the Henderson House boys never failed to cheer one another on. Despite the result of a race, boys often congratulated each other on great participation. Special mention must be made to Lachlan Chung (5), who was the Under 11 Swimming Age Champion, to James Huang (6), who was the Under 12 Athletics Age Champion and the Captain of Swimming, and to Zac Pliatsikas, who was the Captain of Track and Field. The following boys also represented the School at various levels of competition for Swimming, Athletics or Cross Country. Lachlan Chung, James Huang, Joshua Jia (3), Justin Wang (6), Michael Zhou (3), Harry Pliatsikas (3), Zac Pliatsikas, Christian Galettis (3), Aneesh Nagaratnam (5), Jeremy McKeown (6) and Jason Zong (6). Housemaster This year we have had the opportunity to meet together regularly during house chapel services. During this time, Mr. Sebastian McGrath the Henderson House boys from Years 2 to 6 engaged in team bonding activities, reflections on messages from the Bible and practising our House war cries. The extra time together has been beneficial for the boys as they’ve House Captain gotten to know each other at a deeper level and grow in House spirit. Kyan Luu A big thank you to all the Henderson House boys for their enthusiasm during Bandanna Day this year. Thank you to the boys involved in selling the bandanna’s on the day. Your willingness to serve the School community is to House Vice-Captain be commended. Together we were able to raise money for a great charity and support those in need. Zac Pliatsikas I am excited looking ahead to 2017. I trust that Henderson House will only continue to grow in commitment, enthusiasm and house spirit. House Colour Gold Sebastian McGrath | Henderson Housemaster
HENDERSON HOUSE
Back Row Paris Karakikes, Lachlan Chung, Davide Eboli, Peter Georgelos Fourth Row Max Lau, Oscar Zong, Jordan Ho, Oliver Geha, Oliver Yao, Chiranjeev Neelakandan, Liam Guthrie-Cash, Jayden Higgins, Gabriel Simoes-Peixeiro, Ryan Lu, Noah De Barros Third Row Daniel Mahnavian, Harrison Ryan, James Cicuta, Christian Galettis, Jeffrey Huang, Simon Bakunowicz, Vincent Pham, Samuel Ly, Lachlan Dai, Neo White, Lucas Gullotta-Thomas, Xavier Hatcher Second Row Theodore Tollas, Aveer Shah, George Georges, Jack Fresta, Ryan Nguyen, Imran Parker, Andy Wu, Alex Trinh, Alex Shin, Alexei Baldwin, Joshua Jia, Michael Zhou, David Wu, Mr Stuart Smith (Assistant Chaplain) First Row Aneesh Nagaratnam, Aamir Salim, Harry Pliatsikas, Alex Chu, David Wang, Ryan Lim, Bo Hai Xie, Marcus Yang, Daniel Lok, Priyann Thanujan, Taliesan Vega, Ishanth Mukesh, Lincoln Feng, Oliver St George Seated Henry Sun, Anthony Le, Justin C. Wang, Jeremy Chia, Elliott Kim, Hashim Mian, Kyan Luu, Mr Sebastian McGrath (Housemaster), Zac Pliatsikas, Nicholas Kiceec, Matthew de Belle, Aaron Fok, James Huang, Zade El-Husseini, Makenzie Stewart TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 216 PREPARATORY SCHOOL HILLIARD HOUSE
Hilliard House has had a successful and enjoyable year. House Captain, Evangelos Papadopoulos (6), and Vice- Captain, Brannon Ngo (6), have developed into fine young leaders and ambassadors for Hilliard House. They have continuously set a fine example for the rest of the House to follow and have worked tirelessly throughout all of the house championship events, assisting staff and their fellow Hilliard House members. They have done an outstanding job and are to be congratulated for their work. The year began with the Swimming Championships at Homebush Aquatic Centre. The Hilliard boys competed in all events and age divisions with determination and displayed outstanding house spirit. Hilliard achieved second place overall with a total of 546 points. Well done to all boys for their efforts and achievements. Congratulations must go to Toby Ji (3) who was the Under 8 Age Champion. Domenic Furfaro (4), Sami Hatoum (6), Toby Ji, Matthew Kim (5), Dean Paraskevopoulos (6) and Jake Varone (6) were selected as members of the Preparatory School Swim Team. Matthew Kim was also selected in the NSW CIS and PSSA Swim teams. At the Track and Field Carnival, Hilliard House performed with enthusiasm and great skill in all age divisions and achieved first place overall with a total of 458. Congratulations to Michael Nasr (3) who was the Under 8 Age Champion, Reilly Farrell (4) who was the Under 10 Age Champion, and Isaac Wyatt (5) for being the Under 11 Age Champion. Michael Nasr, Toby Ji, Thomas Kanaan (3), Aaron Soosay (3), Reilly Farrell, Chris Chin (4), Jaden Housemaster Leung (5), Remy Maresch (4), Ben Moloney (4), Jamison Urch (4), Adam Taleb (5), Isaac Wyatt, Sami Nasr (5), Sami Hatoum, Andrew Tanous (6), and James Kaye (6) were all selected in the Preparatory School Track and Field Mrs Amber Burke Team. Hilliard continued to show great determination and enthusiasm at the Cross Country Carnival. Hugh Darlow (3), House Captain Michael Nasr, Noah Ming (3), Jaden Leung, Matthew Nasr (4), Ben Moloney, Reilly Farrell, Harry O’Reilly (5), Isaac Evangelos Papadopoulos Wyatt, Brannon Ngo, Joshua Ming (6), James Kaye and Andrew Tanous were selected in the Preparatory School Cross Country Team. Congratulations to Michael Nasr who was the Under 8 Age Champion, and to Jaden Leung who was the Under 10 Age Champion, a great achievement by Michael and Jaden. House Vice-Captain HILLIARD HOUSE HENDERSON HOUSE | PREPARATORY SCHOOL Apart from the sporting component, Hilliard House has been successful in raising approximately $900 during Brannon Ngo R U Ok? Day. This was the first year we involved students at the Preparatory School in this worthwhile cause. The boys were involved in activities designed to promote the value of ‘real’ (face-to-face) rather than virtual House Colour communication to support the well-being of others. A big thank you to our Captains as well as members of Year Bishop Purple 6, who participated in this charity fundraiser in an enthusiastic manner. In addition to this, house chapel services were introduced this year. These services gave the boys and Hilliard staff members time to spend time together and participate in a variety of activities including components of our Life Skills Programme. Once again, it has been a pleasure to lead Hilliard House as Housemaster. Thank you to the Hilliard parents for their continued support and enthusiasm throughout the year. Thanks must also go to the Hilliard House staff who have supported and encouraged each boy to success. Finally, well done to all the Hilliard boys for their outstanding achievements and constant enthusiasm. Go Hilliard! Amber Burke | Hilliard Housemaster
HILLIARD HOUSE
Back Row James Moore, Adam Taleb, Timothy Chin, Sami Nasr, Louis McCrohon, Matthew Warrilow, Brandan-Omar Moses, Dhruv Bharadwaj, Isaac Wyatt Third Row Ryan Trieu, Pravin Nagaratnam, Jaden Leung, Harry O’Reilly, Jet Lin, Benny Chen, Justin Lee, Aidan Kuoch, Chris Chin, Matthew Nasr, Jamison Urch Second Row Matthew Kim, Andrew Lee, Hunter Fernandes, Reilly Farrell, Remy Maresch, Stefano Furlan, Ben Moloney, Jaden Fung, Amaan Saeed, Aidan Chin, Mitchell Bowden, Henry Osmond First Row Hugh Darlow, Michael Nasr, James Ko, Emmanuel Rizkalla, Lachlan Hovilai, Domenic Furfaro, Tarun Mutalithas, Aaron Soosay, Alex Ko, Ryan Barclay, Toby Ji, Nathan Nguyen, Aiden Ngo, Thomas Kanaan, Noah Ming Seated Joshua Ming, Andrew Tanous, David Tsai, Reuben Srinivasan, Simon Helidoniotis, Dean Paraskevopoulos, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Mrs Amber Burke (Housemaster), Brannon Ngo, Johnny Dong, Jake Varone, Hari Kangatharan, Varun Iyer, James Kaye, Joshua Luong, Sami Hatoum
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In 2016, School House displayed great sportsmanship and enthusiasm throughout each carnival and house event. Ari Nikolakopoulos (6), School House Captain, and Michael Alam (6), School House Vice-Captain, were instrumental in the positive house spirit and the passion each boy has for their beloved School house. Both boys are to be commended for their leadership and hard work ethic to create an inclusive house where all boys are valued and congratulated for their contributions. I would like to applaud all the School House boys on a very successful year. The boy’s willingness to have a go in all events, even those they were not confident in, was great to witness this year. School House had a stellar year in carnivals. We began the year coming first in the House Swimming Carnival. I was proud of all the boys for being risk-takers and participating in events that challenged their ability in order to gain valuable points for the House. Without the positive approach and deep House spirit we would not have achieved such a great result. On the day, there were some great highlights, with Jonathan Nam (4) in the Under 9s and Hayden Hoang (4) in the Under 10s both awarded as age champions. Both boys went on to represent the School at IPSHA and were then selected in the IPSHA Swim Team. Both boys performed exceptionally well and were selected for the NSW CIS Swim Team. Hayden went on to represent NSW PSSA Swim Team at the National School Swimming Championships in Darwin. Congratulations to both boys for their high level of achievement. I Housemaster know it would not have been possible without the support of their families and friends. Mr Brett Bacon School House finished second in the house Athletics Carnival. On the day, all School House boys performed admirably in both field and track events. It was pleasing to see so many boys exceed their own expectation. The house spirit in the stands was amazing, and all boys cheered on their fellow team mates with enthusiasm and House Captain passion. Nathan Tsang (3), Zack Rice (3), Harris Katsianos (6) and Spyridon Konidaris (6) had some great results Ari Nikolakopoulos and made the Prep Track and Field Team. A special congratulations to Zack Rice for his overall performance in many events and being crowned the Under 9s age champion. House Vice-Captain At the House Cross Country Carnival, School House put in a super effort to try for a back to back win. Whilst Michael Alam unsuccessful, the boys are to be commended for their effort and commitment to achieve their personal best on the day. Ben Sulyok (3), Zack Rice, Ben Maloney, Hayden Hoang, Alex Delgado (5), Justin C Wang (6), Harris Katsianos (6) and Matthew Nicolas (6) and Spyridon Konidaris (6) all had great races and won selection to the House Colour Prep Cross Country team. Spyridon Konidaris had a super run and won the Under 12s race and was awarded Royal Blue age champion. I would like to thank all the boys in School House on a tremendous year. You have passion for the House which was the key to our success this year. I am proud of all your efforts to achieve personal bests in all that you attempted. Even if you were not the best at a particular event, you encouraged and cheered on your fellow School House mates to push them along. Keep up the great House spirit in 2017 and remember to dream big, stay positive and push yourself beyond your comfort zone and the results will happen. I look forward to further success in 2017 and beyond. Brett Bacon | School Housemaster
SCHOOL HOUSE
Back Row Adam Gill, Daniel Lee, James Kim, Hayden Hoang, Zachariah Alshehabi, William Cicinelli, Samuel Foung, Alexander Fisterman, Alex Delgado, Samuel Rofail Third Row Maanav Bhandari, Dominic Willis, Zac Rice, Anton Dimento, Joshua Lee, Andrew Stone, Luke Raptis, Jonathan Nam, Lucas Woo, Nathan Tsang, Andrew Lok, Henry Wang Second Row Luke Leckie, Christian Papantoniou, Enoch Chan, Henry Nabavi-Tabrizi, Benjamin Chau, Lachlan Dang, Derek Tong, Lachlan Page, Benjamin Kwan, Andrew Yang, Edward Simonds First Row Marcus Huang, Jonathan Wakim, Alexander Lieng, Tom Evans, Nikhil Akula, Darren Ho, Jordan Tang, Pranav Jairam, Manav Rindani, Kiran Siva, Rami Tamerji, Gavin Tran, Benjamin Sulyok, Jonathan Ly, Jameson Chau-Vuu Seated Alexander Page, Brendan Fannelli, Justin Karam, Archer Jeremy, Max Velten, Hamish Davidson-McLeod, Ari Nikolakopoulos, Mr Brett Bacon (Housemaster), Michael Alam, Damien Vimalaratnam, William Nguyen, Edmund Baker, Paul Vedroumianos, Harris Katsianos, Spyridon Konidaris, Matthew Nicolas TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 218 PREPARATORY SCHOOL CHESS SCHOOL HOUSE | CHESS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
CHESS
Back Row Remy Maresch, Jeffrey Huang, Stefano Furlan,Priyann Thanujan Seated Lucas Woo, Hari Kangatharan, Reuben Srinivasan, Jake Bubic
Chess has continued to prove very popular with the Preparatory School Two teams were entered in the NSW Junior Chess League School boys. We have had over fifty boys participate in chess this year under the Competition. Our more experienced Trinity A team consisting of Lucas watchful guidance of the Sydney Academy of Chess. Woo (4Sc), Jake Bubic (6Ar) (2016 Chess Captain), Reuben Srinivasan (6Hi) and Hari Kangathara (6Hi) put in a strong performance to finish Throughout the year, the boys have been shown a number of strategic equal first in Division 1 of the Strathfield Zone Competition. moves to help them improve their playing. Each week they were walked through key games played by chess masters in tournaments around the The Trinity B Team, a younger less experienced Year 3 and 4 team, also put world, both recent and historical. Chess can sometimes be a lesson in in a good performance to place third in the same division. Congratulations history and geography! The boys needed to strategise and predict the to the members of the team, Remy Maresch (4Hi), Stefano Furlan (4Hi), sequence of moves made to win the game or steal a piece. This was a Jeffrey Huang (4He), Priyann Thanujan (3He) and Emmanuel Rizkalla (5Hi). challenging critical thinking activity which the boys found engaging and satisfying, especially when they were able to solve the puzzle. In Term 3 a new competition was added to the Chess Calendar. The Primary Prep Chess Challenge was held on a Friday evening with almost Chess provides the boys with a rigorous mental workout, exercising both forty boys choosing to participate. Players of all abilities in Years 3 to 6 the left and right sides of the brain. The left hemisphere helps the boys in competed in a seven round Swiss competition. Congratulations to Lucas recognising objects and recalling positions, whereas the right hemisphere Woo who was both the junior and overall competition champion and to supports the boys in recognising patterns within the game and pieces. the senior champion, Ashwin Sivapirabu (5Ar). Much of chess is governed by rules and regulations, however, it is also important to use creativity in solving chess problems. This is often what Margaret Rees differentiates the players. Rather than making conventional moves, talented players try something outside the box. Boys need to plan, predict and action their games and this takes a lot of problem-solving. Boys need to consider the moves made, the pieces on the board and need to plan sequences of moves to gain an advantage or escape a predicament. Chess also requires a high level of concentration. If the boys are distracted by other games and not focused on their game, that is when mistakes are made and pieces lost. Boys need to be attentive throughout the course of the game; the ability to concentrate can have an impact outside of chess.
Well done to all the boys who participated in chess as a Co-curricular, and thank you to the Sydney Academy of Chess coaches for sharing their exceptional understanding of the game with the Trinity Prep boys.
This year there were an increased number of competitions available for the boys to enter. As usual, the annual House Competition was hotly contested with the win being taken by Archer House.
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IPSHA DEBATING
Back Row Varun Iyer, Matthew Nicolas, Alexander Page, Edmund Baker, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Hari Kangatharan, Mrs Kathryn Lonze Seated Archer Jeremy, James Kaye, Michael Alam, Hamish Davidson-McLeod, Andrew Tanous, Joshua Ming, Emmanuel Abdel-Nour
ISDA DEBATING
Back Row Matthew Nicolas, Edmund Baker, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Mrs Kathryn Lonze Seated James Kaye, Michael Alam, Hamish Davidson-McLeod, Andrew Tanous, Joshua Ming
Competitive Debating is a contest where both sides seek to win an argument. Typically, one The Preparatory School attended the IPSHA Gala side is in favour of a topic and is known as the "Affirmative", whilst the other is opposed to the Day at Kambala School in September this year. All topic and is known as the "Negative". The affirmative side must debate points that will support the teams spent the morning together debating and the proposition and the negative side must refute these arguments sufficiently to warrant not socialising. Both our affirmative and negative teams adopting the proposition. The debate is presided over by an adjudicator who considers the won their debates, “That education is the key to arguments put forward by both sides and decides upon a winner. success.” And so, we returned home triumphant!
We have had a successful year with thirty-nine boys involved in the ISDA (Independent School’s The House competition ran through Terms 2 to Debating Association), IPSHA (Independent Primary School Heads of Australia) and House Term 4 and allowed the boys to have the chance to competitions. represent their House in front of a familiar audience. The Year 5 boys participated in the six rounds and The 2016 ISDA TGS Primary A team, Matthew Nicolas (6B), Andrew Tanous (6H), Michael Alam gained insight and experience from their more able (6H), James Kaye (6H), Joshua Ming (6L), Alexander Page (6B), Edmund Baker (6L) and Debating Year 6 counterparts and their coach. Captain, Hamish Davidson-McLeod (6L), were fine representatives of the School. They were articulate, self-assured and very cohesive as a group. As a squad of six, the boys rotated I would like to thank Mr Sam Ma for brilliantly positions in the team from week to week so as to develop and understand the structure of coaching the boys for the ISDA, IPSHA and House the debate and to experience and develop skills accorded to each role. Playing the part of first, debating competitions, Mr John di Ciaccio (’11) second, third or fourth speaker for both the affirmative and negative sides allowed the boys and Mr Dominic Sullivan (’13) for their wonderful to appreciate the art of rebuttal, and they learnt this very well. As each boy took turns acting adjudicating skills, Mrs Sandwell for her support as time keeper and chairperson for home, IPSHA and House debates, they all came to know and guidance, and the parents of all our debaters. the importance of time management. The TGS Primary A team won several of their debates in Without the continued efforts of these people, the preliminary round, demonstrating strength in arguing for both sides. With a wide range of having such a strong and dedicated group would previous personal experience as school debaters, the boys benefitted from wise, constructive not be possible. All of the boys have demonstrated advice from adjudicators, and the teams were capably coached each week by Mr Sam Ma (’15). significant progress over the course of the year and should be very proud of their efforts and The IPSHA Competition consists of seven rounds of inter-school debates. Over the season, we achievements. I encourage them all to pursue debated against Tara Anglican School for Girls, St Euphemia, The King’s School, Santa Sabina debating next year and wish them every success. College, Montgrove College, Danebank Anglican School for Girls and Meriden School. The boys had a mix of wins and losses but gained valuable debating experience and had a lot of Kathryn Lonze | MIC Debating fun along the way. TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 220 PREPARATORY SCHOOL MUSIC DEBATING | MUSIC PREPARATORY SCHOOL James Chan, Jadon Wong, Benjamin Chau, Aaron Ha, Jaden Fung, Matthew de Belle, Ms Nicole Smeulders, Edison Alamsyah, Alexander Jacob, Lachlan Page, Pravin Nagaratnam, Kyan Luu, Aneesh Nagaratnam William Chang, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Jacky Hong, Cristian Farr, Alexander Page, Peter Georgelos, Dean Paraskevopoulos Lucas Woo, Matthew Nicolas, Dhruv Bharadwaj, William Wang, Lewis Potter, Marco Ianni, Hamish Davidson-McLeod, Jeremy Chia, Varu n Iyer, Oliver Yao, Andrew Lok Jiwon Lee, Simon Bakunowicz, Nicholas Nguyen, Daniel Doyun Anthony Le, Alexander Fisterman, Oliver Geha, Isaac Wyatt, Andrew Tanous, Chris Chin, Adam Gill, Marcus Smith, Jaden Leung, Elie Charbel Seated First Row Back Row Second Row THE TRINITY SINGERS
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2016 has been another year of change within the Preparatory School Campbell for their work with the students. Music Department in relation to staffing and new ensembles. I was The Chamber Ensemble, under the Direction of Mrs Korjenevski, welcomed with open arms on my return in May after an absence of eleven culminated their year playing for the Strathfield Council’s Citizenship years and have thoroughly enjoyed and been astounded and heartened Ceremony in early November which was held at Strathfield Town Hall. by the depth and quality of our young musicians who amaze me every day They also performed at chapel services and at the Evening of Music. with their risk taking, creativity and perseverance. Trinity Singers, under the direction of Ms Smeulders, once again had a Some new ensembles were formed to meet demands and to support very busy performing schedule in 2016. Their performances included the rapidly growing Instrumental Music Programme. These ensembles the Easter service, two family services, various chapel services, the Gala enabled the students to develop ensemble playing and teamwork skills as Concert in Angel Place, the Evening of Music, the Royal School of Church well as the ability to work to a deadline; attributes which are essential for Music’s Junior School Choral Festival, the carol service and the Annual our global world. The new ensembles included Chapel Band, Percussion Prize Giving Ceremony. Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet and Violin Group Class. Thanks to Mrs Campbell, Ms Dunstan, Mr Schots and Mrs Jayasinghe for supporting The Australian Music Examination Board Theory classes, led by Mrs Trynes, these new initiatives and for the enthusiastic uptake from the students. prepared our boys in the theoretical aspects to enable them to support Student participation continued to increase throughout the year which their relevant performance standard. The First and Second Grade exams was very encouraging, and the standard of the performance groups were held in August after many months of preparation and a number continued to improve as a result of staff and student dedication. of trial exams. Thank you to the parents who provided supervision and refreshments throughout the trials. The number of performing opportunities also increased, with students playing at various Chapel Services, End of Term Chapel, Grandparents The classroom Music environment continued to stimulate and challenge Day in August and the Semester 1 and 2 Studio Concerts. A number the students in developing their Listening, Organising Sound and of ensembles and soloists performed to an enthusiastic audience at the Performing dimensions through a variety of instrumental, vocal and Trinity Arts Festival – Evening of Music held in August. The repertoire theoretical tasks. Throughout Term 3, all year levels learnt repertoire from ranged from Baroque Classics such as Autumn from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons the Indigenous Yolnu culture that promoted awareness of the importance to traditional Australian bush ballades, jazz classics, movie themes and of music, dance and story and how these emphasise the traditional concluded with everyone’s favourite, What A Wonderful World. roles and responsibilities of ceremony and respect. We welcomed our Indigenous guests to our School in early September and thoroughly The Instrumental Music Programme continued to grow with close to sixty enjoyed their presentation of Datiwuy Dreaming, learning their songs and percent of students from Pre-Kindergarten through to Year 6 afforded participating in the dances. the opportunity to learn from the finest teachers in New South Wales. As a result of the increased performing opportunities and the confidence To the young men of the Preparatory School, thank you for working so in playing to an audience, our students achieved outstanding results diligently and striving to achieve your very best. Throughout the year, hard in the practical aspect of their Australian Music Examination Board work and patience united in very polished and professional performances. and Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (London) exams Together we will see the potential, ignite the passions and maintain the throughout the year. We entered over seventy students for these exams purpose. and over eight-five percent achieved a Credit or above for their AMEB. Thank you to all parents for your dedication and insight in supporting The three students who sat the ABRSM exams on piano, working with your sons on their musical journey; one I hope will inspire in them a life- Mrs Antonia Deasey, gained a pass or above. Well done to all Instrumental long love and appreciation of music that will continue to flourish. Music staff and students. To the Music staff of the Preparatory School, 2016 has been a wonderful Our Concert Band combined with the Junior School Band to perform at year and I thank-you for your support and constant encouragement of the the Arts Festival on 3rd June and presented a programme consisting of students. Together we can achieve great things. We look forward to an eight pieces which had the audience toe tapping and singing along. They exciting 2017 which will present further internal and external performance also set the tone for the Evening of Music with their outstanding playing. opportunities to our our boys to develop and share their amazing talents. They will perform at the Trinity Fiesta in late November in conjunction Geraldine Campbell | Director of Preparatory School Music with the Junior School Concert Band. Thanks to Mr Del Riccio and Mrs TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 222 MUSIC PREPARATORY SCHOOL
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Back Row James Kim, William Chang, Dean Paraskevopoulos, Edmund Baker, Jacky Hong, Damien Vimalaratnam, Jayden Higgins Middle Row Benjamin Chau, Jet Lin, Edison Alamsyah, Daniel Doyun Le, Dhruv Bharadwaj, Varun Iyer, Maitias Hunter, Jaden Fung Seated Enoch Chan, Stefano Furlan, Alexei Baldwin, Jack Fresta, Andrew Tanous, Lucas Woo, Alexander Ko, Kyan Luu, Daniel Lok
CONCERT BAND
Back Row Archer Jeremy, Hamish Davidson-McLeod, Hari Kangatharan Middle Row Mr Andrew Del Riccio, Nicholas Nguyen, Isaac Wyatt, Samuel Ly, Adam Gill, Jonathan Nam Seated Jiwon Lee, Kyan Luu, Brendan Fannelli, Chris Chin, Simon Bakunowicz, Joshua Ming, Bo Hai Xie
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CELLO ENSEMBLE
Left to Right Aiden Ngo, Andrew Tanous, Dean Paraskevopoulos, Andy Lin, Hugh Darlow
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Back Row Andrew Tanous, Dean Paraskevopoulos, William Chang, Daniel Doyun Lee Seated Enoch Chan, Edison Alamsyah, Lucas Woo, Stefano Furlan, Kyan Luu
CHAPEL BAND
Back Row Mrs Geraldine Campbell, Edison Alamsyah, William Chang, Matthew Warrilow, Isaac Wyatt, Chris Chin, Mr Stuart Smith Seated Lucas Woo, Justin C Wang, Kyan Luu, Andrew Tanous, Stefano Furlan TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 224 PREPARATORY SCHOOL PREPARATORY SCHOOL POETRY RECITATION COMPETITION PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
Expression, clarity, projection, pace, accuracy, eye contact, engaging… Congratulations to all the participants in the 2016 Preparatory School Twelve remarkable young men enthralled the audience on Monday, May Public Speaking Competition. The finals of the competition took place on 23rd at the final stage of the annual Preparatory School Poetry Recitation Friday, April 1st. Competition by reciting first their chosen poem and then a compulsory poem. The Preparatory School Captain, Andrew Tanous (6H), and Vice-Captain, Dean Paraskevopoulos (6B) presided over the competition with distinction, The Masters of Ceremony who admirably facilitated the morning’s events ensuring the morning flowed beautifully. Judges of the competition were were Dean Paraskevopoulos (6B), James Huang (6B), Matthew Nicolas Mr Alexander Connolly (2015) and Mr David Magro (2013), both former (6B) and Nicholas Nguyen (6H). students at the Preparatory School. The competitors presented their preliminary round prepared speech followed by a one minute impromptu The finalists were: speech. The topics for the impromptu speech were: My favourite season, A day to remember, The worst chore, Under my bed, My biggest concern Name Class Chosen Poem Compulsory Poem for the future. James Borg 3B Sick by Shel Silverstein My Shadow by R L Stevenson The adjudicators commended the finalists on their confidence and the Hugh Darlow The Princess and the Dragon 3C depth demonstrated in the speeches. They also gave useful, constructive by Brod Bagert advice for future public speaking opportunities. Samuel Ly I tried to take a selfie by Kenn 3B Nesbitt The finalists were: Chris Chin Advice from Dracula by Kenn Be Glad your Nose is 4D Nesbitt on your Face by Jack Prelutsky Stefano Furlan Daddy fell into the Pond by Year Three Topic 4D Alfred Noyes James Cicuta (3C) Music to my ears Lucas Woo Please don’t read this poem by SPEECH | WRITING COMPETITIONS MUSIC | RECITATION | PREPARATORY SCHOOL 4O Hugh Darlow (3C) If Kenn Nesbitt Kiran Siva (3B) Music to my ears Noah Blomfield Too many Daves by Dr. Seuss Sir Smasham Upp by 5N (Theodore Geisel) E V Rieu Year Four Topic Kareem Choukair 5N The Crocodile by Roald Dahl Chris Chin (4D) Childhood is a journey Louis McCrohon Sister Stephanie and the Gang Jaden Fung (4O) Master the little 5G Doug McLeod Andrew Stone (4P) Master the little Hamish Davidson Strict by Michael Rosen Macavity - The 6L Year Five Topic McLeod Mystery Cat by T S Eliot James Kim (5N) Childhood is a journey Spyridon The Man from Ironbark by 6H Konidaris Banjo Paterson James Moore (5N) Man’s best friend Andrew Tanous A prouder man than you Louis McCrohon (5G) Master the little 6H Henry Lawson Aneesh Nagaratnam (5O) Childhood is a journey The judges, Ms Alison Boyd-Boland (TGS Dean of English) and Ms Joanne Year Six Topic Gabbe (Preparatory School Community Relations Officer), very ably Hamish Davidson McLeod (6L) Man’s best friend supported by impromptu judge, Mr Chris Wyatt, commended all the finalists on their wonderful ability and presence in front of an audience. Simon Helidoniotis (6L) If The grade winners were: James Kaye (6H) If Year 3: Hugh Darlow (3C) Matthew Nicolas (6H) Man’s best friend Year 4: Lucas Woo (4O) Year 5: Louis McCrohon (5G) The 2016 Preparatory School Public Speaking grade winners were: Year 6: Andrew Tanous (6H) The overall winner was Louis McCrohon (5G). Year 3 - Hugh Darlow (3C) Year 4 - Jaden Fung (4O) Congratulations to all participants. Thank you to our outstanding judges Year 5 - James Kim (5N) for their expertise, encouragement and enthusiasm! Year 6 - James Kaye (6H) The overall winner was James Kim (5N). Anni Sandwell | Deputy Master of the Preparatory School Well done boys! Anni Sandwell | Deputy Master of the Preparatory School
PREPARATORY SCHOOL WRITING COMPETITION
In Term 1, the boys in Years 3-6 participated in the annual Harmony excellent and winning efforts in the Harmony Day Writing Competition: Day Writing Competition. The boys were asked to respond to this year’s Kiran Siva (3Sc), Jack Fresta (4He), Harry O’Reilly (5Hi) and Damien Harmony Day theme, ‘Diversity is our strength because together we….’. Vimalaratnam (6Sc). The winning entries were displayed in the Library Foyer. This year the overall winner was Damien Vimalaratnam (6Sc). Thanks to Ms Claire Richard Lever | Director of Primary Curriculum (PYP Co-ordinator) Elliott for co-ordinating the competition and all the students for their participation. Special mention must go to the following boys for their
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ART MONITORS
Left to right Justin C Wang, Lewis Potter, William Nguyen, Justin Wang, Justin Karam
In 2016, Visual Arts at the Preparatory School has been tremendously opportunity to explore painting Landscapes using ink as well as making exciting and has offered highly enriching and creative learning experiences a terracotta warrior from the plaster cast brought back from the China for the boys. A large amount of the Art programmes have been closely tour. I look forward to providing more exciting after-school opportunities linked to the classroom PYP Units of Inquiry and the boys have worked for the boys in the future. very well with a range of concept based Art activities. The outstanding works have been a testament to the students’ ongoing commitment and The Year 6 boys were privileged to visit the Art Gallery of New South passion towards the Visual Arts. Wales (AGNSW) to attend the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera exhibition. This exhibition informed their investigations into Self-Portraiture and Whilst Mrs Gaby Shatter was on maternity leave, I have been overjoyed to Surrealism. It also provided the boys an insight into the lives, and artworks teach the boys from Term 2 onwards. Mrs Cathy Guerzoni, our wonderful of these two, well-known and prolific Mexican painters. Following this Art Aide has been continuing to provide amazing assistance, including the exhibition, the boys painted themselves using a mirror, which challenged installation of the Art Exhibition as well as day to day jobs in the Art room. the boys as they discovered the complexities of Self-Portraiture.
The Primary Visual Arts (PK-Year 6) Exhibition was held throughout the Year 4 welcomed Sydney-based artist and cartoonist, Anton Pulvirenti, foyer and corridors of our Llandilo building and was a highlight of the into the Art room to teach them different drawing techniques related year. The Art Exhibition was made special by the fact that every boy from to their Unit of Inquiry, ‘How We Express Ourselves’. The boys created PK-Year 6 had an artwork exhibited. Students, teachers, and special different characters, and learned how to change the expression of their guests were able to view the exhibition and see the diverse range of works character by moving just a few lines of the face. that our boys have been producing. Works displayed included paintings, drawings, ceramics, wire sculptures, and mixed-media works. Throughout 2016, students have continued to engage with a wide range of art materials and art forms. They have taken risks in their art making Art clubs are a popular co-curricular activity at the Preparatory School. and have discovered the endless possibilities that Visual Arts entails. This year we had Art clubs available to each year group on a term by term It has been a truly enriching year for all those involved in the Prep Art basis. Year 6 boys had the opportunity to make skateboards inspired by Department. pop artists, and popular culture. Years 3-4 learned about African masks and then designed, painted and made their own masks inspired by their Amanda Levee | Visual Arts Teacher investigations. Years 1-2 had the opportunity to join me at lunchtime, where we have been looking at the work of Henri Matisse and exploring his cut-out technique and painting style. This term, Years 4-5 will have the TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 226 VISUAL ARTS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
227 PREPARATORY SCHOOL SPORTSMASTER’S REPORT
OZ TAG BRONCOS
Back Row Mr Trevor O’Neill (Coach), Michael Alam, James Robertson, Elliot Kim, Jeremy McKeown, Gabriel Simoes Peixeiro, James Kim Seated James Chan, Jaden Fung, Brandon Ngo, Mark Gadalla, Oliver Geha, Justin Lee, Bo Hai Xie
OZ TAG DRAGONS
Back Row Mr Trevor O’Neill (Coach), Marco Ianni, Brandon Wong, Farhan Tamboli, Brandon Ghannoum Seated Benjamin Chau, Harrison Ryan, Brendon Lieu, Antonio Murania, Jayden Higgins, Lucas Gullotta- Thomas, Elijah Jabez
It gives me great pleasure to report on a year of sport at the Preparatory School which has seen Jamie Robertson (5Ar). After winning the 4 x 100m continued development and progress which without doubt created successful and enjoyable Freestyle relay at the IPSHA and CIS carnivals, these experiences for the boys. While this year has had its challenges, we have seen more new initiatives boys represented the School and NSWCIS at the that will hold our boys in good stead for the years to come. This report will highlight the key NSW PSSA Championships and placed second. This sporting events and the outstanding performances that were displayed. Masters in Charge of was a fantastic achievement for a team that had each sport will provide more specific reports. never swum as a team before this year. Hayden and Jonathan both swam in individual events with A new initiative introduced in 2016 was the new Year 3 Sport Programme, the aim of which great success as well. Hayden’s success earned him was to create an easy transition into Year 4 Saturday sport. This was done by having four Friday a place in the NSW team to compete at the All afternoon sessions a term. The boys focused on one particular sport each term, with the sports Schools Australia Championships. Hayden finished being Football, Basketball, Cricket and Rugby. The Friday afternoon sessions were supported that carnival with four gold and one bronze. That by Thursday sport sessions where students participated in a number of game-based and sport he has reached such a level is no doubt due to specific drills. Often the Friday afternoon sessions were a culmination of the skills learned that his passion for the sport combined with the many week. I would like to thank the Directors of Coaching, Messrs Luke Gray (Football), Ben Morrissey hours he has spent in the pool doing laps. (Basketball), Ian Moran (Cricket) and Lachlan White (Rugby) for their organisation of the activities, for implementing and sharing their high level of playing and coaching experience, and for the Term 1 summer sport commenced with teams patience shown with the younger boys. competing against other schools in Basketball, Cricket and Softball, while OzTag competed In 2015, the School launched a new programme aiming to develop our boys abilities in relation internally. Teams built on the progress they had to Fundamental Movement Skills. In 2016, the FAST (Fundamental and Active Skills at Trinity) achieved in Term 4 of the previous year and programme was slightly restructured after careful reflection and feedback from staff. As a result, obtained more successful results. Particular it has gone from strength to strength and is now better aligned with the PE programme so that mention should be made of the Year 4 Basketball students can implement certain fundamental movement skills in sports and games that relate. players who have ensured that Prep Basketball There has been a continued emphasis on the time on task principle, where we try to have as will remain strong, with some fantastic teamwork many students participating, or using a specific piece of equipment, for as long as possible. combined with individual skills.
Annually, the first major sporting events on the calendar are the House Swimming championship Cross Country was the next event that allowed the heats and finals which are held at the Summer Hill campus and Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Prep boys to demonstrate their athletic abilities. Centre respectively. With the new Centenary Centre available for use, the Preparatory School was Towards the end of term, on a fine Thursday the first to be able to use the marvellous facility. An outstanding pool led to some outstanding morning at Strathfield Park, boys participated with results. As always, the boys personified athleticism, passion and sportsmanship, characteristics enthusiasm and pushed themselves to achieve that have lead to Swimming at Trinity having such a prestigious and successful history. The 2016 their best. Congratulations to the following boys age champions for Swimming were: Under 8 - Toby Ji (3Hi), Under 9 - Jonathan Nam (4Sc), who were acknowledged as age champions for Under 10 - Hayden Hoang (4Sc), Under 11 - Lachlan Chung (5He) and Opens - Thomas Ea (6Ar). Cross Country: Under 8 - Michael Nasr (3Hi), Congratulations to School House who were crowned house Swimming champions. Under 9 - Roy Ma (3Ar), Under 10 - Jaden Leung (5Hi), Under 11 - Lewis Potter (6Ar)) and Opens - The following boys gained entry into the NSW Combined Independent Schools team at the Spyridon Konidaris (6Sc). Congratulations to Jaden NSW PSSA Swimming Championships: Hayden Hoang, Matthew Kim (5Hi), Jonathan Nam, and Leung who earned twelfth place at the IPSHA TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 228 OZ TAG EELS
Back Row Mr Trevor O’Neill (Coach), Henry Osmond, Jordan Ho, Jake Bubic, Mohammed Zogheib, Liam Guthrie- Cash, Noah Blomfield, Zade El-Husseini Seated Ryan Barclay, Caleb Mears, Jeffrey Huang, Oliver Hanania, Aidan Chin, Alex Jr Shin, Remy Maresch
OZ TAG ROOSTERS
Back Row Mr Trevor O’Neill (Coach), Max Velten, Timothy Chin, Peter Georgelos, William Cicinelli, James Huang Seated John Hrsto, Pravan Jairam, Lucas Ning, SPORTSMASTER’S REPORT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Joshua Lee, Edison Alamsyah, Maitias Hunter, Taliesin Vega
carnival, thus gaining a place to compete at the Term 3 began with the Track and Field Championships held at Sydney Olympic Park Main Athletic CIS Champions. He gained a respectable twenty- Arena. The combined event of Preparatory and Junior Schools was a huge success. It was great fifth place and a personal best time. Well done, to see so much house passion displayed by the boys. Congratulations to Hilliard House on Jaden. winning the House Track and Field Championship for the third consecutive year. The 2016 Age Champions of Athletics were Under 8 - Michael Nasr, Under 9 - Zac Rice (4Sc), Under 10 - Reilly Winter sport commenced in Term 2 and concluded Farrell (4Hi), Under 11- Isaac Wyatt (5Hi) and Opens - James Huang (6He). mid-way through Term 3. Our teams in Football and Rugby had strong performances but results In the weekend preceding the beginning of Term 4, a combined Preparatory and Junior were varied, with some teams falling just short Cricket XI and Basketball V toured Toowoomba. This is a biannual tour that has maintained of a win or finishing with a draw. Despite this, a relationship with the Toowoomba Anglican College and Preparatory School (TACAPS) since the most pleasing aspect of the season was the 1955. Competition against Toowoomba Grammar was added later. Traditionally a Cricket tour, evident improvement made by all teams, as well as this year we added Basketball to the competition. In a first, we were able to win all of our games the never give up attitude of the boys. and bring some silverware back to the Prep school. A big thanks to Mr Chris Robinson and Mr Chris Allum who accompanied me on the tour. In the final week of Term 2, a combined Preparatory and Junior Football 1st XI and Rugby I would like to take this opportunity to thank all outgoing Year 6 boys for their contribution to 1st XV travelled up the Pacific Highway on the sport in their time at the Preparatory School. In particular I would like to mention, Sebastian annual North Coast Tour which is always looked Portolesi (6Ar), James Huang, Sami Hatoum (6Hi), Spyridon Konidaris, Zac Pliatsikas (6He), Harris forward to with a high level of anticipation and Katsianos (6Sc), James Kaye (6Hi) and Lewis Potter (6Ar), who were awarded all-rounder strips excitement by boys and staff. The tour started for representing the School in four different sports at the highest level. at Coffs Harbour where we played teams from Bishop Druitt College and had mixed results with a I would also like to acknowledge the teachers who were coaches of sporting teams this year. win in Rugby and a narrow loss in Football. While There is always a great amount of enthusiasm and energy displayed by our teachers at sporting we were there, the group had the opportunity to carnivals, and they simply could not run smoothly without their professionalism and spirit. A do some sightseeing, including a game of laser particular thanks to Preparatory and Junior School Masters in Charge of Sports, Mr Brett Bacon tag and tour of the facilities at the Big Banana. (Cricket and Football), Ms Karen Oliver (Swimming), Mr Eamonn Dunphy (Basketball) Mr Stuart The group then travelled south to Port Macquarie, Smith (Softball), Mr Mark Gannon (Track and Field) and Mr Brad O’Young (Rugby), for all the where we played St Columba. This time it was extra time and effort they put in to coordinate their respective sports. Football with a win and Rugby with a loss. The tour concluded in the Hunter Valley against James Bremner | Sportsmaster Hunter Valley Grammar, with both teams finishing the tour with strong performances. Our Rugby team was able to take away a victory and the Footballers a draw. I would like to thank Messrs Jonathan Borger, Mark Gannon and Chris Allum for assisting with the boys and allowing them to enjoy themselves.
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1ST V BASKETBALL
Back Row Mr Oscar Hull (Coach), Jake Varone, Louis McCrohon, Sami Hatoum, Dean Paraskevopoulos Seated Jordan Liu, Sebastian Portolesi, Matthew Nicolas (Captain), Zethan Zaiter, James Kaye
The first half of the 2016 season saw record numbers ofboys participating in the Basketball programme. With eight senior and five junior teams, all boys represented Trinity in a positive manner.
The coaches worked with the boys on developing their overall skills, focusing on team work and standards on and off the court. All teams registered impressive wins and displayed genuine improvement.
Sami Hatoum (6Hi), Dean Paraskevopoulos (6Hi), Sebastien Portolesi (6Ar) and Matthew Nicolas (6Sc) trialled for the IPSHA representative team. Unfortunately, they narrowly missed out on selection.
Matthew Nicolas has thrived in his role as Captain of Basketball. His genuine desire to not only improve his game, but also the overall standards of basketball at Trinity, is an absolute credit to him. He has demonstrated admirable leadership qualities, including self-discipline and humility.
My job as a facilitator has been made easier by the enthusiasm and expertise displayed by the coaches.
I anticipate a solid second half of the season as the boys continue to develop their overall skills and put these into practice on the court.
Eamonn Dunphy | MIC Basketball TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 230 2ND V BASKETBALL
Back Row Mr Oscar Hull (Coach), Jacky Hong, Alexander Page, Adam Taleb Seated Justin Karam, Alex Delgado, Aaron Fok, Justin Wang, George Nicholas BASKETBALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
4A BASKETBALL
Back Row Mr Richard Lever (Coach), Jamison Urch, Zachariah Alshehabi, Hayden Hoang, Chris Chin Seated Jack Fresta, Jonathan Nam, Matthew Nasr, Lucas Woo, Edward Simonds
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1ST XI FOOTBALL
Back Row Alex Delgado, Harris Katsianos, Isaac Wyatt, Alex Page, Christian Farr, Sami Hatoum, Lewis Potter, James Huang Seated Riley Farrell, Spyridon Konidaris, Mr Chris Wyatt, Sebastian Portolesi (c), Mr James Bremner, James Kaye, Zachary Pliatsikas Absent Jeremy McKeown
The Football season at the Preparatory School was once again one of They turned up each week with an enthusiastic attitude and a willingness progression and steady improvement. The new season started with all to do their best. As the season progressed, the boys edged closer to a footballers completing trials which were a perfect opportunity for the win and in the last two games of the season had draws with St Pius and coaches to cast their eyes over the boys as they participated in various Newington. This was due to their never give up attitude. Congratulations, drills and played modified games. We were able to field twelve teams boys, on staying positive all season. which is a positive sign as we move forward in our Football development. With the large number of Year 5 boys who wanted to play Football we 2016 saw the continuation of targeted skill development within all teams. were able to field four solid teams. Our boys came up against some One on one skills, striking the ball and first touch were again the main extremely competitive teams and although they had some big losses, they focus of the 'A' teams whilst the 'B' and 'C' teams worked on striking the stayed composed and played hard until the final whistle blew each week. ball, running with the ball and understanding how the game is played. Congratulations on turning up each week with smiles on your faces and the belief that today might be the day we win our first game. The 1st XI, 5A and 4A teams took advantage of an extra training session on Tuesday mornings each week. This was an integral part of the Football In Year 4, we fielded four competitive teams which is a positive sign programme to provide more targeted training to enhance the team as a for the future of Football at the Preparatory School. The boys showed whole and to target specific individual needs. Boys took advantage of the great commitment each training session, and on Saturday mornings were training sessions for both individual growth and team skill building. The enthusiastic to show off their skills individually and as team. Over the sessions also provided opportunities to enhance the boys’ understandings season the boys showed steady development and a clearer understanding of various elements of the game which will assist their future development of the game. as they move forward in their Football careers. To all parents who drove boys to early morning training sessions and The 1st XI came up against some tough opposition throughout the Saturday games, and who supported the teams through the good times, season. The season started off with a draw against St Pius and then a the hard times and the inclement weather during the season, your couple of defeats to teams that were solid in defence. The boys stayed contribution is sincerely appreciated by all the boys and coaches. It would resilient and positive as the season progressed and had a great win over not be possible without your continued support each week. Newington in Round 5. Each week the boys strived to achieve their best and play with integrity and as a team. They left nothing on the field, and Finally, I would personally like to take this opportunity to thank all the I am proud of their maturity in how they handled themselves after some coaches who support Football at The Preparatory School in a variety of frustrating games where they did not get the result they were looking for. ways throughout the course of the winter season. Your participation at training and on Saturday mornings are appreciated by all the boys. Your I would also like to congratulate the 1st XI players who were selected expertise and love of the game inspires the boys in all grades to follow and represented the school on the North Coast Football and Rugby Tour their dreams and to be the best footballer they can be. in 2016. From all reports, the tour was an enjoyable experience for all involved. Brett Bacon | MIC Preparatory School Football The 2nd XI came up against some very strong and competitive opposition. Although not winning a game, the boys were extremely resilient all season. TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 232 2ND XI FOOTBALL
Back Row Damien Vimalaratnam, Matthew de Belle, Sami Hatoum , Brandon Wong, Nicholas Kiceec, Matthew Nicolas Seated Zac Pliatsikas, Jake Bubic, Andrew Tanous, Mr James Bremner , James Mallios, Brendan Fanelli, Kyan Luu
11A FOOTBALL FOOTBALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Back Row Mr Brett Bacon, Adam Taleb, Lachlan Chung, Louis McCrohon , Sami Nasr, Samuel Foung, Andrew Yang Seated Henry Nabivi-Tabrizi, Jaden Leung, Noah Blomfield, James Moore, George Nicholas, Zethan Zaiter, Emmanuel Rizkalla
10A FOOTBALL
Back Row Mr Scott Merrick, Jack Fresta, Oliver Hanania, Chris Chin, Remy Maresch, Stefano Furlan Seated Geoge Georges, Luke Leckie, Marcus Smith, Christian Papantoniou, James Chan
233 PREPARATORY SCHOOL SOFTBALL | TEE-BALL
SOFTBALL
Back Row Emmanuel Abdel-Nour, Simon Helidoniotis, Ari Nikolakopoulos, James Mallios, Archer Jeremy, Anthony Le Seated Joshua Luong, Andrew Yang, Harris Katsianos (Vice-Captain), Brendan Fannelli (Captain), Nicholas Nguyen, Alexander Jacob, Andy Wu
The highlight of the 2016 Softball season was the development of the fundamental skills in the boys. As the boys grew in their understanding of the game, it was encouraging to see the simple skills of catching, throwing, batting and fielding steadily improve. One of the challenges of summer sport is the two term gap where the skills learned in the first term can often dessert them. Both Softball teams showed tenacity at training and began to see the fruits of their labour when they took the field on Saturdays. The ultimate measure for the boys was how they bonded as a team, supported and nurtured each other as well as their sportsmanship with the opposition.
The final score, while one measure of the game, was often not a true reflection of the arm wrestle that took place on the field. The A team played eight, won seven and lost one. Some powerful batting from Ari Nikolakopoulos (6Sc), Harris Katsianos (6Sc), Simon Bakunowicz (5He), James Mallios (6Ar) and Simon Helidoniotis (6Hi) established a firm foundation for each innings. Brendan Fannelli (6Sc), Alexander Jacob (5Ar) and Zade El-Husseini (6He) proved that clever pitching was more important than speed. Anthony Le (6He), Andrew Yang (5Sc), James Huang (6He), Andy Wu (5He), Nicholas Nguyen (6Ar) and Oliver Geha (5He) gave solid support in the field through their catching and good game play.
The boys trained with a desire to improve each week and this paid off with convincing victories over Tudor House, Trinity Junior School and St Pius. The final game of the term was played against Waverley where the passion, energy and commitment shown by the boys resulted in them leaving the sport victorious. The B team played eight, winning three and losing five. The highlight for the B Team was the strong victory they had against Coogee Prep, coming from behind to win by two runs in the final innings. Having allowed the opposition to make easy runs, the boys worked together to clinch the victory with time running out on the game clock.
Stuart Smith | MIC Softball TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 234 PREPARATORY SCHOOL SWIMMING SWIMMING SOFTBALL | TEE-BALL | PREPARATORY SCHOOL
SWIMMING TEAM
Back Row Lewis Potter, Jake Varone, Sami Hatoum, Dean Paraskevopoulos, Hayden Hoang First Row Jonathan Nam, Thomas Ea, James Robertson, Justin Wang, Ashwin Sivapirabu, Joshua Jia Seated Toby Ji, Roy Ma, Mr James Bremner (Sportsmaster), James Huang, Ms Karen Oliver (MIC Swimming), Domenic Furfaro, Michael Zhou
It has been an extremely successful year in the pool for the Preparatory School Swimming Team. As a result of our two Preparatory School House Swimming competitions at Summer Hill and the Aquatic Centre at Homebush, School House was acknowledged as the Champions of Swimming for 2016. There were some very strong performances in the pool with many events closely contested. The Age Champions were Under 8 Toby Ji (3Hi), Under 9 Jonathan Nam (4Sc), Under 10 Hayden Hoang (4Sc), Under 11 Lachlan Chung (5He) and Opens Thomas Ea (6Ar). On 2nd March the Preparatory School Swim Team competed in the IPSHA Swimming Invitation Meet SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONS at SOPAC. All swimmers put in an outstanding effort with a number of boys placing in the Left to Right Thomas Ea (U12), Hayden Hoang (U10), Jonathan Nam (U9), Toby Ji (U8) top five for their event. The following students progressed to represent IPSHA at the NSW CIS Absent Lachlan Chung (U11) Swimming Championships: Hayden Hoang (4Sc), Matthew Kim (5Hi), Jonathan Nam (4Sc) and Jamie Robertson (5Ar). Jonathan and Hayden achieved PSSA Championships and came 2nd. Hayden and Jonathan both swam in individual events. success in their individual events. The four boys Hayden was successful in securing a place in the NSW team to compete at the All Schools then combined to win the u/10 4 x 100m Freestyle Australia Championships. Hayden’s commitment and effort was rewarded with four gold and relay. A great achievement for these boys in their one bronze. first year swimming as a team. All the boys in the Preparatory School Swimming Team are to be commended on their The NSW CIS Swimming Championships were enthusiasm and commitment throughout the year. The support of parents is also valued and held on 22nd March. It was an outstanding event greatly appreciated. where the Preparatory School students achieved great results in the pool and saw the relay team It is encouraging to observe that there is a very strong group of younger swimmers coming win their event once again. They went on to through the school. The future of swimming at Trinity promises to be very exciting. represent the School and the NSWCIS at the NSW Karen Oliver
235 PREPARATORY SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD
TRACK AND FIELD TEAM
Back Row Adam Taleb, Sami Nasr, Lewis Potter, Louis Mccrohan, Peter Georgelos, Sebastian Portolesi, Sami Hatoum Second Row Nathan Tsang, Harris Katsianos, Emmanuel Abdel-Nour, James Huang, Noah De Barros, Andrew Tanous, Isaac Wyatt, Chris Chin, Edward Simonds First Row Aaron Soosay, Ben Moloney, Jaden Leung, Zac Rice, Spyridon Konidaris, James Kaye, Toby Ji, Thomas Kanaan Seated Harry Pliatsikas, Reilly Farrell, Christian Galettis, Mr James Bremner, Zac Pliatsikas (Captain), Mr Mark Gannon, Remy Maresch, Roy Ma, Michael Nasr
The 2016 season commenced with the annual On the 29th of August, a team of thirty-seven boys attended the combined Preparatory and Junior School Track and combined IPSHA Athletics Carnival held at Sydney Olympic Park Field Championships at the main arena at Homebush. Athletic Centre. The team was competitive and they performed to As always, the boys from both campuses participated the best of their abilities, but unfortunately they didn’t make the eagerly in several events, culminating in the House IPSHA team and so did not progress to the CIS Carnival. However, relays at the end of the day. In a very close result, our a number of boys recorded personal best times and/or distances champion House was Hilliard, ahead of second placed which is impressive considering that preparation was limited due to School House. Archer then Henderson filled the minor the cancellation of the Kings Invitational. A number of parents who places. The 2016 age champions were Under 8 - Michael were supporting the team on the day said that they could see the Nasr (3Hi), Under 9 - Zac Rice (4Sc), Under 10 - Reilly boys were enjoying competing and representing the School, and Farrell (4Hi), Under 11 - Isaac Wyatt (5Hi), and Opens that is what is important. - James Huang (6He). From this, the team was selected to represent the School throughout our very short Track I am extremely proud of the achievements made by the 2016 Track and Field Season. The team was very capably led by and Field Team during the carnivals. All boys competed to the best Zachary Pliatsikas (6He), our Captain of Track and Field. of their ability and were great ambassadors for our School. This year Zachary and our Year 6 boys led by example at training will serve as a great foundation for success in future years. Finally, I and competition, and this enthusiasm inspired our would like to thank Zachary Pliatsikas, our Captain of Track and Field, younger boys, many of whom were representing the and all the Year 6 athletes for their enthusiasm and commitment to School for the first time. Unfortunately, the proposed the team during their time at the Preparatory School. Invitational at The Kings School was cancelled at the last moment, which meant that we only competed at the Mark Gannon | MIC Preparatory School Athletics Track and Field Newington College and South Harbour Invitationals. At the Newington Invitational, there were some good performances, especially in the field events, while the Under 8 boys also ran well in their races. The team then competed in the South Harbour Invitational Carnivals. Once again, there were a number of minor places gained in the 100 metre and 200 metre races against some very strong competition. TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 236 TRACK & FIELD PREPARATORY SCHOOL
CIS REPRESENTATIVES
Left to Right Matthew Kim, Jamie Robertson, Jonathan Nam, Hayden Hoang (Swimming)
TRACK & FIELD AGE CHAMPIONS
Left to Right Michael Nasr (U8’s), Zac Rice (U9’s), Reilly Farrell (U10’s), Isaac Wyatt (U11’s), James Huang (Opens), Mr James Bremner
237 PREPARATORY & JUNIOR SCHOOLS COMBINED CRICKET
1ST XI COMBINED CRICKET
Back Row Mr Chris Wyatt (Master of the Preparatory School), Ben Robinson, Jude Robinson, Tom Mackie, Rueben Srinivasan, Damien Vimalaratnam, Mr Brett Bacon (Coach), Liam Clayton, Mr Mark Dunn (Master of the Junior) Seated Spyridon Konidaris, Harry Groth, Riley Janjis, Isaac Cunningham, James Hardiman, James Moore, Zachary Pliatskas
The Trinity Grammar Preparatory and Junior School Cricket season was out, the team reached the 78 runs, losing only three wickets. I would like one of positive progression. A great indication was the continued large to congratulate the 1st XI team on a great season. I would also like to number of boys in Years 4-6, who have a strong desire to represent the commend Isaac Cunningham (6La) on his leadership as the 1st XI captain. School every Saturday morning, to develop their skills and understanding The maturity and great example he showed to the team each week was of Cricket, through regular training sessions. This year we fielded seven exceptional. teams: the 1st and 2nd XI, that played traditional 25-over matches; Years 5A and 4A, that played traditional cricket; there was also two Super 8 2nd XI teams, which consisted of Year 5 and 6 students; and there was a Year 4 T20 team that played limited-over games. Throughout the season, Throughout the season, the 2nd XI faced some tough oppositions the boys had many opportunities to demonstrate their development to with a record of one win and five loses. The boys had a great victory the coaches, and some boys were rewarded for their dedication with over Newington in Round 5. Trinity opened the batting and gave the movement into higher teams. This was pleasing to see, and I would like Newington team a competitive score to chase of 103 from their 25 overs. to congratulate all the boys for their positive participation throughout Ben Orr (6Fo) and Rhys Williams (6Yo) are commended for their patience the season. and determination when batting which gave their team a total they could hopefully defend. Trinity bowlers worked hard and as a team fielded 1st XI with enthusiasm. Their hard work and team spirit led them to dismissing Newington all out for 70. Ben Orr was man of the match with his all- The 1st XI had a slow start to the season, losing their first four games. Whilst rounder performance with the bat and ball. I am proud of the resilience the losses were disappointing, the boys showed great determination and and dedication the boys in the 2nd XI showed each week at training and resilience to bounce back each week. To their credit, all boys in the 1st on Saturday mornings. Their positive attitude and willingness to take on XI trained hard and worked on being more consistent in their approach advice by the coaches was a highlight of the season. to batting, bowling and fielding. In Round 5, the boys hard work paid off with their first victory of the season. With excellent bowling performances 5As from Ben Robinson (6Yo) and Jude Robinson (6Fo), keeping Newington to an obtainable 98 runs and Riley Janjis (6Yo) scoring a quick fired 27 The 5As faced some talented oppositions and played six games with one runs in 4 overs. This allowed the lower order to chase down the runs with win and five loses. As a team they trained hard and were determined overs to spare. This was a proud moment to witness, and the boys soaked each week to give it their best, not only on a Saturday morning, but also up their first win with big smiles and cheers. This new found confidence at each training session they had with their coaches. The win against was taken into the last game of the season against Saint Ignatius where Newington was the stand out team effort of the season. Trinity won the the boys were calm, yet focused on winning their second game of the toss and elected to field first. An excellent bowling performance was given year. The boys held Saint Ignatius 9/78 from their 25 overs. With a strong by William Thomson (5Yo) which included a sharp caught and bowled, batting innings from start to finish by James Moore (5Hi) scoring 37 not two run outs and three catches in the field and allowed the boys to keep
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY Newington to 8 for 89 from their 25 overs. With a team effort and great 238 2ND XI COMBINED CRICKET CRICKET PREPARATORY & JUNIOR SCHOOLS
Back Row Oscar Hindle, Omkar Pednekar, Rhys Williams, Kieran Grech, Ben Orr, Hari Kangatharan, William Maistry, Mr Fraser (Coach) Seated Eric Mihas, William Gray, Tom De Szoeke, James Hawkins, Harry Ford, Oliver Walker, Biaggio Signorelli
batting by Christian Falato (5Yo) who scored an innings high of 17 runs, improvement in all areas of the game. Whilst they did not win a game, with a nail biting last over, Trinity passed the Newington score on the last there was some great team and individual performances by the boys of delivery of the game to win the match. Throughout the season, there which they should be proud. was some great personal achievements: Marcus Jutrisa (5Yo) bowling two overs two maidens 1 for 0, Isaac Wyatt (5Hi) top scoring in two games, To all parents who drove boys to early morning trainings, Saturday games 11 not out against Sydney Grammar Edgecliff, and 19 not out against St near and far, and for supporting the teams through the good times and Aloyius, and Joel Maher’s (5Ta) four wickets in three overs against Kings, hard times during the season, your contribution is sincerely appreciated by including three in one over. Congratulations on a hard fought season. all the boys and coaches. It would not be possible without your continued You have shown real character to keep positive and to give it your all support each week. each week. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the coaches for their Super 8s time, commitment and expertise that you willingly shared each week with the boys. Without your time and effort the boys would not have had the Throughout Term 1, we were able to field two Super 8 teams, a white positive and fun season they had. I know your efforts were appreciated and green team consisting of Year 5 and 6 students from both the Junior by all the boys. Your commitment, positivity and passion for the game and Preparatory Schools. This was a season of mixed results, development is inspiring the boys to achieve their best in the game we love so much. across both teams and some outstanding team efforts. The boys certainly improved as the season progressed. Super 8s Green team had some Brett Bacon | MIC Cricket impressive wins over Coogee Prep and St Pats by working together with all players contributing to the wins. Super 8s White fought hard to beat Knox and Newington with outstanding bowling and batting as a team. The boys are commended for their positive attitude toward the game and their willingness to improve their skill level.
Year 4
In Term 1 we were able to field a 4A's team and a T20 team. The 4As played a traditional 25 over game whilst the T20 team played a modified game. The 4As were very competitive all season with a great win over Knox and a few narrow losses to Mosman Prep and Tudor House capping off a season of skill building and a more in-depth understanding of the game. The boys had an encouraging season with all boys showing great
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5A CRICKET
Back Row Maanav Bhandari, Isaac Wyatt, Daniel Koothoor, Cooper Twine, Tom Powell, Marcus Lorenzato, Mr Leaper (Coach) Seated Clark Foley, Alex Runciman, Marcus Jutrisa, Christian Falato, Adam Gill, Joel Marr, William Thomson
CRICKET SUPER 8 GREEN
Back Row Varun Iyer, Evan Zhang, Henry Sun, Jakob Anjoul, Mr Wonders (Coach) Seated Jiwon Lee, Andrew Yang, Kareem Chjoukair, Emmanuel Rizkalla
CRICKET SUPER 8 WHITE
Back Row Vivek Singleton, Oscar Martin, Tom McGrath, Ben Zarate, Joe Barca, Mr Gaudiosi Seated Filip Lujic, Jack Martin, Oscar Fryer, Felix Leckie, Deja Dzair-Zohs
CRICKET YEAR 4 T20 MILO
Back Row Andrew Stone, Lachlan Denmark, Arnav Gupta, Dhruv Bharadwaj, Indianna Murphy, Antoni Dimento, Mr Wonders (Coach) Seated Rohit Dixit, Manav Rindarni, Joshua Otto, Riley Farrell, Jensen Otto, Reece Mihas, Alex Chu TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 240 PREPARATORY & JUNIOR SCHOOLS COMBINED MINIMITES CRICKET | MINIMITES JUNIOR SCHOOL AND PREPARATORY SCHOOLS
Minimites continues to grow each year, with 2016 being the biggest to date. Since its inception in 2010, Minimites has provided after school sports in an organised environment to Preparatory and Junior School infants students. This year, there were over 120 students registered in one or more seasons.
Term 1 saw the boys participate in AFL, a sport that is growing rapidly at Trinity Grammar School. AFL NSW/ACT ran the five week programme and the boys spent time learning how to hand pass, kick and mark. The improvements each week were remarkable, and it was fantastic to see the joy in the boys’ faces when they received their AFL Packs at the end of the five weeks.
Term 2 saw the ever popular Joan Carmody Dance School return for their third year. The dance instructors delivered the programme to the infants boys and they were outstanding in motivating and teaching the students different dance moves. Trinity might well have some future stars turn out in the TV show ‘So you think you can dance’ in the years to come!
Term 3 saw Minimites move from Friday to Wednesday. This did not bother the boys, and they were still able to participate enthusiastically in the multi- sport programme which focused on improving gross motor skills through participating in a number of different sports and activities, such as Basketball and Soccer. No Limits Sports conducted the programme and it was well received by the boys.
Due to the day change, we were unable to offer the Twilight Athletics Series in Term 4. We therefore utilised the space at the Summer Hill Campus and introduced Milo in2 Cricket. This was run by Cricket NSW and the boys loved showing off their new found skills in batting and bowling. Definitely some future Cricket stars in the making!
Liz Murphy | MIC Minimites
241 PREPARATORY & JUNIOR SCHOOLS COMBINED RUGBY
1ST XV COMBINED RUGBY
Back Row Ari Nikolakopoulos, James Oeser, Mackenzie Stewart, Elias Sidiropoulos, Alexander Saba, George Robson, Tom Mackie First Row Jesse Ring, Riley Janjis, Jude Robinson, Johnny Dong, Dean Paraskevopoulos, Sean Forrester, James Hawkins Seated Nelson McEnallay- Mino, Mr Mark Dunn (Master of the Junior School), Harrison Evans, Mr Brad O’Young, Tom de Szoeke, Mr Chris Wyatt (Master of the Prep School), Liam Clayton
2016 was a successful year for Rugby in many expansive game with increased player involvement. During the year that ways. Australia won its first Olympic gold medal in Rugby, the sevens format seems to be a popular form for the future of the game. The level of skill development was a marked measure of improvement for all teams involved. Trinity was able to field three XV teams and four VII teams this year. This was largely due to the influence of our The introduction of a collision specialist, along with quality coaching knowledgeable, passionate coaches who assisted surrounding tackling technique, body position at the breakdown, how in guiding the players to achieve their potential, to fall and proper head placement, helped educate and provided safe as well as the players’ dedication to learning more measures for all players, and no doubt helped reduce injury. about the structures and rules of the game. A special thank you must be made to all coaches who The 1st XV had a good season, really becoming a cohesive team by assisted this year: Mr David Munnoch, Mr Suliasi seasons end. The comparison of our first and last game against Kings Nuilala, Mr Mark Gannon, Mrs Amber Burke, Ms showed the improvement the boys made over the course of the season. Vincenza Toia, and Mr Josh Leaper. The North Coast Tour was a great opportunity to have more game time together and proved to be an enjoyable experience. The results were a reflection of the improvements that have been made in previous years and holds The 11s showed true grit and determination throughout the season to Rugby at Trinity in a solid position for future post some solid performances which resulted in an impressive record. seasons. It was pleasing to see a structured game plan working, with all players understanding their roles within the team. Personally, I believe that one of the major benefits of sport, in particular team sport, is developing For many players in the 10s age group, this was their first full season of and strengthening relationships between players, playing Rugby Union. Much like the 11s team, learning the basic skills of coaches and parents, and if the bonds formed the game was the focus for much of the season and the improvement before, during and after the games this season is these players made was impressive. I hope that these players had an any indication, 2016 was indeed a successful year. enjoyable season and continue to improve in coming seasons.
The introduction of the sevens programme into the Brad O’Young competition allowed players to experience a more TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 242 11A COMBINED RUGBY RUGBY JUNIOR SCHOOL AND PREPARATORY SCHOOLS
Back Row Mr David Munnoch, Kelvin Kong, Daniel Koothoor, Simon Bakunowicz, Hunter Mather First Row Callum Janjis, Joshua Nehme, Ali Hijazi, Tobias Lacey, Samuel Payne, Giancarlo Vari Seated Deja Dzarir Zohs, Clark Foley, Harrison Ryan, Harry Groth, William Thompson, John Mitrothanasis, Alexander Runciman
10A COMBINED RUGBY
Back Row Mr Suli Niulala, Cameron Van der Goot, Jamie Robertson, Hayden Hoang, George Louizos, Jamison Urch, Christopher Webb First Row Edward Simonds, Christian Sedrak, Anton Dimento, Matthew Nasr, Joshua Yazbek, Aidan Gaitanos. Seated Domenic Furfaro, Gianluca Papa, Eddy Ajami, Zac Alshehabi, Brandon Ghannoum, Imran Parker, William Vaughan
243 JUNIOR SCHOOL PRIZE GIVING ADDRESS Mark Dunn | Master of the Junior School
independently of mum and dad. Boys, think how far you have come this year…and dare to imagine where you may be this time next year. Each of you deserves much credit for the risk-taking, perseverance and principles you have demonstrated in developing yourself.
At Trinity, this development happens in the supportive surrounds of our community; mates, teachers, parents and support staff united in a desire to see each boy learn and grow through a myriad of opportunities. In our community, we learn from, through, and with each other. We also celebrate one another’s successes and efforts. Today, we will acknowledge individuals for accolades because of the exceptional talent, hard work and character that each has displayed. But they are not our only success stories. Success and learning do not always attract a prize, but are their own reward. Boys, know that you have succeeded if you have learned, given your best and made the most of each opportunity.
There have been many commendable performances this year that merit mention:
ÆÆ In the classroom, numerous distinctions and high distinctions were achieved in ICAS Mathematics and English competitions to accompany many strong all-round performances in NAPLAN. From disciplined inquiry grew passionate calls to action, showcased creatively by Year 6 at Exhibition.
ÆÆ In sports, the Junior Boys Track 4x100m placed at IPSHA and CIS, and qualified for PSSA Championships, continually lowering the School record in the process. Max Fricker (5Fo) achieved places and personal bests at IPSHA and CIS Diving Championships and then medalled at the Australian School Games. The 11A Rugby team was a model of application and improvement, losing their first two games after which they remained unbeaten, turning the tables on their early-round conquerors. The 1st XI Football team completed an undefeated winter season. Year 3 students were exposed to Cricket, Basketball, Football and Rugby in new Friday sports sessions. This will Chairman of Council and Mrs Pegg, bear fruit when the boys experience their first competitive Saturday Head Master and Mrs Cujes, games next year.
Members of the School Council, ÆÆ Further afield, boys undertook camps at Waterslea, Galston, Ladies and Gentlemen, Somerset and Canberra, as well as sporting tours to the North Coast and Toowoomba. For nineteen Junior School students, thirteen Prep Staff and boys of the Junior School. boys, and six staff, the biennial China tour proved unforgettable. Highlights included the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, kung-fu What word springs to mind when you think of Trinity? School? Lessons? and acrobatic shows, market-place bartering, dumplings and visiting Homework? Mates? A favourite teacher’s name? Maybe you think of a co- Renda Fuxiao School. Whenever our students leave the gates they curricular activity in which you find joy and purpose, like a sport, music or are fine ambassadors for our School and, in the case of the China art. Perhaps your word has synergy with the School’s spiritual mission like Tour, our country. ‘faith’, ‘Christianity’, or ‘Jesus’? Parents may be thinking ‘fees’, although you were asked to think of words not numbers! As I reflect upon an ÆÆ At the Festival of the Arts, the corridors were alive with incredible extraordinary and rewarding year in the Junior School, the word I choose art, music, and drama performances. Our cultural courtyard remains is ‘community’. In 2016, teachers, students and parents have fostered, adorned with boys’ art, including a ceramic mural, three-dimensional relied upon, celebrated and lived ‘community’. I believe we finish the book stack, giant chess board, and the collaborative ‘Internationally- year as a stronger community: stronger for those who have joined us Minded Car’, inspired by the International Baccalaureate’s Learner over the last twelve months; stronger for the ways we have all grown in Profile. The Evening of Music showcased emerging talent across a mind, body and spirit; stronger for the challenges we have faced which wide variety of musical instruments, including voice. All of these have stretched but not broken us; stronger for the close relationships that artistic expressions have been testament to collaboration, teamwork remain when trials pass; stronger for the things we have learned about and discipline, exemplified in the spectacular performance of the God, ourselves, His world and our place in it. combined primary choir at the Gala Music Concert when many boys sang with one powerful voice. Boys of the Junior School, pause for a moment and reflect on how you have grown. A year ago, many of you knew little of Trinity except that it We are learning to be a giving community. A new charity, ‘A Day Without was going to be your new school. Now, you have completed your first year, Speech’, raised students’ understanding of others’ communication made your mark and some great mates. Some of you had never played challenges, and funds for OIC Cambodia. Hundreds of pairs of outgrown ball games against other schools. Now, you kick, tackle, shoot, dribble, shoes found needy feet via Souls 4 Souls. The Cancer Council and pitch, pick and drive against other schools with great determination and Anglican Aid were recipients of funds raised through the Walk-a-thon. passion. Some of you found reading, writing or manipulating numbers Most importantly, students are learning to be mindful of and generous a difficult chore, but now, with determination, perseverance and some to others who have less. Giving is an attitude and action we will continue guidance from teachers and parents, you have grown in ability and to grow next year. confidence, and you know the joy that comes from succeeding at something you may have doubted you could do. A year ago, some of you We are also striving to be a respectful community. Our Junior School had never tried the artistic medium or musical instrument that is now one Code of Respect encourages and reminds all of us of the responsibilities of your favourite ways to express yourself. Some of you had never been that come with the privilege of belonging to a community. Our boys have away from home. Now you have camped, toured and even ventured as identified many applications of the guidelines to respect ourselves, others, far away as China, and developed the self-reliance to look after yourself TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY and our School in decisions, speech and action. 244 We are a community that values partnership with parents because first days of the academic year of Mr Roderick West, the former Head consistency provides security and clarity in a young man’s life. Through Master of Trinity Grammar School from 1975 until 1996. This community digital platforms such as Seesaw, open doors sessions, and regular is greatly indebted to Mr West for growing the wonderful School that we reporting, teachers have ensured that each boys’ progress and next steps know and enjoy today. in learning are accessible to parents. Many parents have attended cyber, reading, and life skills evenings, open classrooms, performances, Family Year 6 has grasped opportunities to assist and serve the staff and students Services, and Father-Son Breakfasts. Sporting sidelines and learning of the School. Each boy has made a contribution significantly, though spaces are often filled by family, a support that is greatly appreciated by not exclusively, through his position of leadership, be it School Officer, the boys. I thank all parents for continuing to work with us as we educate Sports Leader, Cru Leader, Music Captain, Library Hero, Charities Leader, Art Leader, IT Guru, Environment Leader or Buddy. Our School Captain, your sons. In particular, I extend the School’s gratitude to the Junior PRIZE GIVING ADDRESS 2016 JUNIOR SCHOOL School Auxiliary, under the energetic leadership of Mrs Jinan Ammoura, Eric Mihas (6), and Vice-Captain, Zachary Lin (6), have set a hard-working, for the initiative and dedication shown to providing classroom, sporting reliable and humble example, often going well beyond what is asked and playground resources, and running events that make us a stronger of them. With our Monitors and House Leaders, they leave a legacy of community. Thank you. servant leadership for Year 5 to aspire to and emulate. We thank Year 6 for leading our School and leaving it better than they found it - we can’t I also thank personally, and on behalf of the Junior School, the School ask more. God bless you as you embark upon greater challenges which Council and the Head Master for their support of the programmes, I know you are ready for and will undoubtedly tackle in the positive, teachers and boys of the Junior School. tenacious and cooperative manner that has typified your Junior School days. Our boys benefit from the dedication and professionalism of extraordinary teachers and support staff. A lot has been asked of staff this year, and I After a well-earned rest, the Junior School community can look forward express my gratitude for the care and energy each pours into our boys. with confidence to grabbing the opportunities and facing the challenges I particularly thank Mr Hassall, Mrs Ormes and Mrs Bandaranayake who that 2017 will bring. We will have one another and new students to support me and are integral to the effective running of the Junior School. learn from, through, and with. We also have the assurances found in There have been staff changes: we welcomed Mr Munnoch and Mrs Lamentations 3:22-23… Ralphs as teachers in January and in recent weeks bid farewell to Mrs Vanessa Adamberry as she prepares for the arrival of her first child. In “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his 2017, Mrs Tricia Duke will take a year’s leave to pursue Christian ministry compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your training. Her year will pass quickly, but every day staff and boys will faithfulness.” feel her absence. Miss Emma Cook also departs after years of service typified by humour, passion and a ‘have-a-go’ attitude. We wish Miss Let us be thankful for one another and the many blessings we enjoy as Cook well as she broadens her experience in Melbourne where she will a strong, giving, caring, supportive learning community. As we celebrate be appreciated in the classroom, staffroom and probably again on the AFL Christmas, may we be particularly grateful for His love shown to us in the sidelines. Mr Allum, a Trinitarian, is also taking the opportunity to further birth of His Son to be our Lord and Saviour. I wish you and your families his career with a change of school and return to classroom teaching. a joyous and peaceful Christmas and a restful break, until our community We thank him for the countless hours he has given as Sportsmaster to gathers together again. ensuring our games programme, carnivals and tours have flourished. It Detur Gloria Soli Deo is also proper, on this occasion, that we acknowledge the passing in the Mark Dunn | Master of the Junior School 245 JUNIOR SCHOOL PRIZE LIST 2015
Year 3
Visual Art Sam Avery 3K
Academic Excellence Nicholas Ayoub 3K
Academic Excellence Lochlan Demark 3A
Physical Education Lachlan Demark 3A
Citizenship in Action Domenic Furfaro 3A
Honest Endeavour Aidan Gaitanis 3A
Citizenship in Action Alexander Heather 3K Vincent Bui - Dux of 4A; Kyle Tran - Dux of 4M Dux of 3K Toby Henry 3K
Swimming Age Champions U/8 Christian Kannan 3K Track and Field U/9 Hussein Naji 4A
Christian Studies Oliver Kreis 3A The Junior School Track & Field Trophy Hussein Naji 4A
Honest Endeavour Reece Mihas 3K Academic Excellence Zachariah Nguyen 4A
Mandarin Renesh Moodley 3K The Junior School Instrumental Prize Zachariah Nguyen 4A
Track and Field U/8 Renesh Moodley 3K Swimming Age Champions U/9 Zachariah Nguyen 4A
Junior School Chess 'Rookie' Renesh Moodley 3K Academic Excellence Sam Payne 4M
Music Charlie Scott-Shires 3A Citizenship in Action William Thomson 4A
Dux of 3A Jayden Skuse 3A Dux of 4M Kyle Tran 4M
Academic Excellence Isaac Trinh 3K Academic Excellence Jack Treharne 4A
Academic Excellence Christopher Webb 3A Honest Endeavour Benjamin Zarate 4A
Year 5
Swimming Age Champions U/10 Louis Agosti 5J
Track and Field U/10 Louis Agosti 5J
Physical Education James Arthur 5R
Academic Excellence Alexander Berg 5J
Mandarin Antony Borodin 5R
Academic Excellence Joshua Chu 5J
Toby Henry - Dux of 3K; Jayden Skuse - Dux of 3A Track and Field U/10 Liam Clayton 5C
Academic Excellence Isaac Cunningham 5R Year 4 Academic Excellence George Dedousis 5C Citizenship in Action Leo Berry 4M Dux of 5C John Dedousis 5C Honest Endeavour Oliver Berry 4M Track and Field U/11 Riley Janjis 5C Dux of 4A Vincent Bui 4A Dux of 5R Zachary Lin 5R Visual Art Tobias Lacey 4A Academic Excellence Eric Mihas 5R Christian Studies Christian Falato 4A Citizenship in Action Hugo Miller 5C Cross Country U/10 Thomas Ferguson 4A Citizenship in Action Benjamin Orr 5R Mandarin Jack Hartzenberg 4M Christian Studies Nicholas Papadopoulos 5J Music Ryan Kesby 4A Honest Endeavour Matthew Raymond 5R Academic Excellence Trenton La 4M Visual Art Matthew Raymond 5R Physical Education Hussein Naji 4A Honest Endeavour Jesse Ring 5C Cross Country U8/9 Hussein Naji 4A TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 246 Mandarin Ziheng Lao 6G
Dux of 6D Dylan Lay 6D
Honest Endeavour Justin Lee 6G
Dux of 6O William Martin 6O
The Junior School Choristers' William Martin 6O Prize
The Junior School Speech Prize William Martin 6O
The Junior School Football John Dedousis - Dux of 5C; Zachary Lin - Dux of 5R; Timothy Woodyatt - Dux of 5J William Martin 6O Trophy
The Junior School Cricket Trophy Darcy Mooney 6G Honest Endeavour Jude Robinson 5J
Citizenship in Action Elias Sidiropoulos 5J The Junior School AFL Trophy Aiden Murphy 6D
Music Elias Sidiropoulos 5J Visual Art Cameron Ong 6G
Academic Excellence Keagan Tran 5C Academic Excellence Joshua Perera 6O
TGS Junior Section of Soloist Keagan Tran 5C The Junior School Debating Prize Joshua Perera 6O Competition Citizenship in Action Luka Saxena 6D Dux of 5J Timothy Woodyatt 5J Citizenship in Action Ben Shoukry 6O
Year 6 Dux of 6G Joshua Tran 6G
Honest Endeavour Christian Becvarovski 6D Academic Excellence Daniel Tran 6D
The Junior School Chess Beverley- Tyler 6G Citizenship in Action Hugo Trinh 6G Champion Smith Academic Excellence Juno Yim 6G Academic Excellence Jack Braga 6D
Christian Studies Jack Braga 6D
Academic Excellence Thomas Buvac 6G
Cross Country Open Thomas Buvac 6G
The Junior School Basketball PRIZE LIST 2015 JUNIOR SCHOOL Thomas Buvac 6G Trophy
The Junior School Rugby Trophy Leo Byfield 6D
Academic Excellence Jack Casimir 6O
Honest Endeavour Andrew Cavallaro 6O Dylan Lay - Dux of 6D; William Martin - Dux of 6O; Joshua Tran - Dux of 6G Swimming Age Champions U/11 Will Cooper 6D
The Junior School Cross Country SPECIAL AWARDS Will Cooper 6D Trophy The Donald Holder Music Scholarship John Dedousis
Cross Country U/11 Will Cooper 6D The J.E. Mills Scholar for 2015 – Dux of the Junior School William Martin Track and Field U/11 Nicholas Enno 6O
Music Liam Filby 6G
Swimming Age Champions James Green 6D Open
The Junior School Swimming James Green 6D Trophy
Physical Education Hunter Hannaford 6D
Track and Field Open Hunter Hannaford 6D
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as making biscuits and fairy bread for R U OK Day. These experiences enriched both the Year 6 and infant boys’ learning.
2016 has been another successful year in sport, including Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics and FUTSAL. This year's Swimming carnival was held, for the first time, in the new Centenary Pool. The enthusiasm of the boys during carnivals is always something of which to be proud.
A number of Year 6 boys went on sporting tours throughout the year. The North Coast Tour included combined 1st XV Rugby and 1st XI Football teams and was a huge success. The Toowoomba Tour involved combined 1st XI Cricket and 1st V Basketball teams and both teams were undefeated on the tour. Congratulations to all involved.
This year, the Junior School had many ‘firsts’, such as the flagpole, which was a gift to the School from the previous Year 6 boys. Each day, boys were tasked with the job of raising and lowering the flag. This duty was taken very seriously by all involved as we respectfully kept the flag off the ground and carefully placed it in the right position.
The Centenary Centre was opened earlier in the year and has been used for School Swimming carnivals and for PDHPE. The infants also enjoy using this space during lunch and recess.
What an amazing year it has been! It was an honour and a privilege Another first was the Walk-a-Thon. Year 2 to Year 6 walked two to serve as the 2016 Junior School Captain alongside Vice Captain kilometres around the School perimeter while Year 1 and Kindergarten Zachary Lin and the School and House Officers, all of whom committed boys walked one kilometre with their Year 6 buddies and raised funds to helping the Junior School throughout the year. We devoted our time through sponsorship. Money raised went towards new playground to duties such as carpark supervision in the morning, delivering lunch equipment, classroom resources and charities. orders, assisting on the infants playground and finally, being the leaders at primary assembly on a Monday. The whole Junior School was also involved in ‘A Day Without Speech’ which is a fund raiser for the charity OIC Cambodia, headed by an old Each officer approached their roles and responsibilities very seriously Trinitarian, Weh Yeoh. For the whole morning session, we were not and had fun contributing to the success of the Junior School. We were allowed to speak and had to find another way of communicating with inspired after attending the Young Leaders Conference early in the year each other and with our teachers. A special mention goes to Oliver which gave us the confidence to take on our positions. Walker for raising over $7000 alone. Some Year 6 boys also arranged the collection of shoes for ‘Soles 4 Souls’. The goal was to collect as many This year was jam packed with great activities, excursions and camps. In as one thousand pairs of shoes which were going to homes where they class, we designed a drink, wrote biographies on world leaders, made were much needed. chookadoriums and created corresponding world maps and timelines highlighting significant natural disasters. There is always something on at Trinity. This year at the Arts Festival, we saw the unveiling of the Internationally-Minded Car and the ceramic The experiences provided to us this year have been fun and challenging. mural in the lower level courtyard. On this evening, every boy had their At the start of the year, we went on excursion to Chinatown where we artwork proudly displayed, and some performed a musical item for visitors visited The Garden of Friendship and had a Yum Cha lunch. We were also who came to watch. fortunate enough to watch the Treehouse of Life, a play where refugees shared their tragic experiences before coming to Australia. The Book Week Parade was also a great reminder of how fun and engaging reading can be. All boys from K-6 and their teachers, including Earlier in the year, Year 6 travelled to Canberra. Over three days we visited Mr Dunn, Mr Hassall and our librarians, enjoyed dressing up in their places very important to Australia, such as Parliament House, the National costumes. Art Gallery and the War Memorial. We also had fun at Questacon and at the Australian Institute of Sport. We ended the year with our PYP Exhibition. This year’s transdisciplinary theme was ‘Sharing the Planet’. A special thank you to our mentors who Later in the year, we went to Camp Somerset, where we were introduced took time out of their busy schedules to help and guide us, and to our to a different type of camp - outdoor sleeping and survival, a first for Year 6 teachers who were always available. We cannot thank you enough many of us. We enjoyed getting muddy and cold and pushing ourselves for the support and your endless commitment to making this a complete beyond our comfort zones. During this camp, some of us had to leave success, even giving up time in the school holidays to help us. to attend the Da Vinci Decathlon. We returned home to our families stronger and wiser but very tired. A huge thank you to Mrs Gosling for I would like to sign off with a special thank you to Mr Dunn, Mr Hassall all her dedication in helping us prepare for the Da Vinci Decathlon, and and all staff, especially to our Year 6 teachers, Mrs Duke, Mr O’Young to Mr Allum for getting us there safely and returning us back to camp. and Mr Gaudiosi, who have worked tirelessly and played a special role throughout our final year at the Junior School. You have been an Also this year, some of us were fortunate to go on the China tour. Thirty- important part in shaping us into the young men that we are today. We two boys and six staff members from the Junior and Preparatory School will always remember our time at the Junior School because of your help embarked on a ten day journey. We visited places like the Great Wall of and guidance. To the next School Captain and officers, I wish you every China, The Temple of Heaven, the Terracotta Warriors, even M&M World! success and good luck, and to all Junior School boys, good luck in your We rode high speed trains, bikes and Rickshaws, Dragon Boats and planes new classes next year, especially to Year 6 as we move on to the Senior across the country. We visited our sister school, zoos, parks, museums School and start a new and exciting chapter in our lives. and bargained like the locals at shops and markets. All in all, it was an amazing adventure which will stay in our hearts forever. Eric Mihas | Junior School Captain
Year 6 also took part in a variety of other activities throughout the year. Every Thursday, we met our Kindergarten or Year 1 buddies and helped them with their classwork or took part in some fun activities such TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 248 JUNIOR SCHOOL SCHOOL OFFICERS
SCHOOL LEADERS
Left to Right Mr Craig Hassall, Keagan Tran, Zachary Lin, Eric Mihas, Harrison Evans, Benjamin Orr, Mr Mark Dunn (Master of the Junior School) CAPTAIN’S REPORT | SCHOOL OFFICERS JUNIOR SCHOOL
SCHOOL OFFICERS
Back Row Omkar Pednekar, John Dedousis, Tom Mackie, George Robson, Elias Sidiropoulos, Keagan Tran, Evan Alexiou, Benjamin Orr Seated Riley Janjis, Zachary Lin, Mr Craig Hassall, Eric Mihas, Mr Mark Dunn (Master of the Junior School), Harrison Evans, Oliver Walker
249 JUNIOR SCHOOL K - YEAR 2
2016 has been another busy year. It has been wonderful to watch our K-2 had been inquiring about in class. The open classroom they had enabled students flourish throughout the year. They have enjoyed a plethora of them to share their discoveries with their parents. This wasn’t the only different opportunities from sporting events to theatrical performances. adventure for Kindergarten, they also visited Warragamba Dam and saw Through their inquiries into their varying units they have developed both the theatre production, ‘The Moon is a Balloon’. academically and socially. I am so proud of each and every one of them! 2016 was a year full of great learning experiences for Year 1. With the Our K-2 team has once again devoted themselves to the varying needs of help of their teachers, they had the opportunity to take their learning to a the boys and endeavour to help them achieve their different chosen goals deeper level through many excursion and visits from guest speakers linked throughout the year. They have worked collaboratively across grades and to each of the units of inquiry covered this year. stages to instil in the boys the CORE (Code of Respect) established by the Junior School. Year 1 was able to bear witness to the changes in technology over time by visiting Vaucluse House. The boys got to see how household items Kindergarten has had a tremendous year with the dedicated Miss Martin have changed from the 1800s to now, and the types of games that were and Mrs Brown. The boys have been so lucky to have had two such played by children. They visited Centennial Park for the unit on animals committed and caring teachers to guide them through their first year of where they learned about the needs of a variety of living things. Year official schooling. This year we have been lucky enough to have many 1 was also lucky enough to go to the Easter Show. Although the boys siblings join us here at Trinity and seeing them interact with their big did not get to experience the rides on offer, they did find out lots of brothers in the classrooms and on the playground has been a real treat. information on where food comes from and how it gets to the shops.
It has been wonderful to witness Kindergarten’s academic and social Guest speakers always add another level of insight into many of the units growth throughout the year. They have worked hard to become of inquiry we cover. Year 1 was privileged to have a hearing impaired competent readers, writers and mathematicians through the inquiries visitor come to explain the difficulties they experience and how they they have made and the learning they have done within and outside of manage to go about their daily life. They had the opportunity meet a their classroom. They have developed and built on a whole range of skills guide dog and hear about the training that the dogs go through to do the and knowledge to set them up for the school years in front of them. very important job they do.
Each year, the Kindergarten class invites parents to help out in the 1W and 1H became keen observers during the unit of inquiry ‘How classroom, usually in the form of assisting during Literacy group time. This the World Works’. This unit was all about observing changes in the enables the teaching staff to direct more intense teaching to the other natural world around them. One of the exciting things they did, with Mr groups and focus on differentiated learning experiences more efficiently. Karagiannis’ help, was to place a camera on the roof of the School and To those parents, your help is invaluable and we thank you. create a time lapse video to observe the changes that happened to the sky and the landscape over a period of time. Our Kindergarten boys are quite inquisitive and this is something we always try to nurture and grow. We want them to pursue their Year 1’s open classroom was all about teaching parent visitors about the interests and ask the questions they have about things that interest things they had learned throughout the unit ‘Where we are in Place and them. So it goes without saying that inquiry learning is at the forefront Time’. They worked collaboratively in groups to decide on what they of our classroom practice. This year, Kindergarten made inquiries into would share with the parents. Stations were set up, and their special friendships, buildings, their imagination, water, and journeys. One of the guests were able to experience just how Year 1 went about some of their most popular units was the unit centred on living things, with the focus learning. It was a great afternoon. being on change and adaptation to survive. To help them learn more about the various needs and habitats of living things, Kindergarten visited This year, Mrs Adamberry, Mrs Webb and I have had the pleasure of Wild Life Sydney Zoo and Sydney Sea Life Aquarium. Here the boys were teaching Year 2. I first taught this group of boys in Kindergarten, and it able to ask specialists their many questions and see firsthand what they has been truly wonderful to see how much they have grown academically TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 250 and socially. They worked collaboratively on several units of inquiry tasks throughout the year, fine tuning their ability to communicate and compromise in whole class and small group scenarios. They are certainly ready for Year 3!
Year 2 enjoyed spending considerable time investigating the importance of recycling, reusing and reducing rubbish. They were visited by a guest speaker from Ashfield Council who shared information about where the different types of waste from our homes is taken and what is done with it. She spoke about the earth’s limited resources and the impact that each of us can have. Guest speakers also included people coming to talk about their work places, and how each person’s role in the work place affects others. We had Mr Markos, a pharmacist, and Mr Webb, a lawyer, explain just how their respective work places operate.
One of the most popular units of inquiry covered this year in Year 2 was ‘Where we are in Place and Time’. This unit was all about history and, in particular, their own personal histories. The Year 2 boys went off on two excursions, one to Elizabeth Farm in Parramatta K - YEAR 2 JUNIOR SCHOOL and the other to Susannah Place Museum in The Rocks. The boys were able to see how people lived in the 1800s and also compared country with city living during that time. A particular highlight was the open classroom where the boys had to present their personal ‘Museum in a Box’. They were proud to share with all visiting parents/grandparents a little of their own history. The afternoon was a great success, and I was very proud of the way the boys behaved around their guests.
For the first time this year, Year 2 boys turning eight in 2016 were given the opportunity to participate competitively in the Swimming and Athletics Carnivals. It was a nerve racking thing for those who chose to do it, but they had outstanding success, and I cannot wait to hear how they go next year. Congratulations to all those who gave it a go!
We always enjoy Mothers’ Day morning, and this year was no exception. We followed singing with a visit to the classrooms where the mums were treated to some of the learning experiences their sons participate in on a day to day basis. The morning ended with a special picnic morning tea where the boys sat and chatted with their mums. The Father Son Breakfast is always lots of fun. Together, with their dads, the boys consumed a big breakfast of bacon, eggs and pancakes before heading off to attend a chapel service. Grandparents’ morning was another wonderful experience for the boys. It was lovely to see and hear the interactions that went on between grandsons and grandparents.
This has only been a very brief overview of the learning and fun that was had in 2016. The K-2 staff and I look forward to seeing you all again next year. Although Year 2 will move on into Year 3, I will be checking in on them from time to time. Thank you for all your support this year!
Jenny Tredinnick | Junior School Infants Coordinator
251 JUNIOR SCHOOL FOUNDER’S HOUSE
Sporting and co-curricular activities provide so much more than just the end result of scoring a try, kicking a goal, taking a wicket, shooting a basket, out debating your opposition or nailing that final performance during a concert. One of the many benefits of the education that Trinity provides is the balance of Mind, Body and Spirit through the many opportunities to participate in such events. Being involved in friendly competition between the houses often highlights those important values and ethics we try to instil in our boys to try to do their best and be sportsman-like in the process. The hard early morning or late night training, the behind the scenes commitment, fine-tuning skills, learning the plays and the sacrifices that are made along the way are the building blocks for us in our attempt to accomplish something of merit. Occasionally it is nice to recognise some of those accomplishments that are a result of such dedication, which is what I will attempt to do here. Firstly, thank you and well done to Founder's Captain, Elias Sidiropoulos (6), who along with Vice-Captain, John Dedousis (6), were instrumental in organising and rallying the boys in Founder's House to participate and give of their best during competitions. You carried out your duties and supported the boys in Founder's beautifully. A huge thank you also to the Founder's staff members, Mrs Jennifer MItrokas, Mrs Shelly Richards and Ms Jaqueline Kelly, who not only supported me but inspired and encouraged the boys to give of their best every step of the Housemaster way. I am constantly amazed at the giving nature of the staff at Trinity. Mr Brad O’Young Now to some of the results. The year began well for Founder's at the Swimming Carnival, placing second with contributions from all members. Notable performances on the day were from Hussein Naji in the 10 Years House Captain Division, Cooper Twine in the 11 Years and Ben Orr in the 12 Years, who were deserved Age Champions, along Elias Sidiropoulos with some great efforts from Declan Tan in the 9 Years Division, Clark Foley in the 11 Years and Jude Robinson in the 12 Years age group. In the Cross Country, Founder's fared well with two Age Champions in Hussein Naji and Clark Foley in both the House Vice-Captain 10 Years and 11 Years respectively. While there were many good distance running achievements, special mention John Dedousis must be made to Clark Foley who went on to the IPSHA Cross Country competition. Athletics once again saw some outstanding performances from the boys in Founder's. Lachlan Reese took out House Colour Age Champion in the 8 Years and Hussein Naji in the 10 Years. Special mention must be made for Hussein Naji, Orange who has been mentioned a number of times already, and who competed at the IPSHA Athletics and also at CIS level competitions. An amazing effort, Hussein! No doubt he has a bright future ahead of him. While not all the accolades are on the sporting field, boys in Founder's continued to represent themselves and their House proudly in many of the co-curricular programmes offered such as Debating, Chess, Band, Ensembles, Choir, CRU as well as other leadership roles within the School. Thank you to Mr Chris Allum and all he does with curricular programmes at the School. It has been an absolute privilege to work with the boys and staff of Founder's who gave of their best this year. Brad O’Young | Founder's Housemaster
FOUNDER’S HOUSE
Back Row Alexander Berg, William Thorpe, George Dedousis, Benjamin Orr, John Nakhoul, Sean Forrester, Max Fricker Third Row Pete Mitrokis, Eden Taouk, Jude Robinson, Hussein Naji, Harry Groth, Lachlan Van, Cooper Twine, Liam Clayton, James Hardiman, Ryan Kesby Second Row Marcus Lorenzato, Josh Leverton, Mark Charas, Regan Chapman, Ross Oddie, Giancarlo Vari, Michael Assaf, Hugo Miller, Declan Tan, Jeremy Gergis, Clark Foley First Row Elliot Russell, Harry Clegg, Zac Jandera, Antony Borodin, Joseph Catania, Joshua Otto, Aiden Lee, Jenson Otto, Ezekiel Cartwright, Jayden Skuse Seated Luke Gergis, Christopher Lowe , Ethan Chan, Angus Madden, Elias Sidiropolous, Mr Brad O’Young, John Dedousis, Matthew Sefein, Riley Coneliano, Anthony Antoniou, Michael Metledge Absent Nicholas Stojkovic, Matthew Raymond TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 252 JUNIOR SCHOOL LATHAM HOUSE
Throughout 2016, the members of Latham House continued to demonstrate enthusiasm and dedication in all aspects of School life. Our House leaders, Omkar Pednekar (6) and Tom Mackie (6), demonstrated an exceptional standard in leadership and spirit. I’m sure the boys will join me in thanking them for their enthusiasm and commitment.
Naturally, the friendly competition between houses is a source of motivation for many boys. Participation, sportsmanship and the privilege of watching all those who have trained tirelessly throughout the season is most rewarding - regardless of overall results. In Latham, we are proud to acknowledge the achievements of some of our most accomplished athletes. Our Swimming Championships in Term 1 saw record levels of participation, with every entry into an event earning points for the House. Special mention goes to the boys who reached finals and finished close behind the eventual champions in their age group.
We had many outstanding results in the Cross Country event: Isaac Cunningham (6) was first across the line and 12 Years age champion. He was joined by Myles Buvac (3), Oscar Fryer (5), Alex Nero (4), Thomas Ferguson (5), Felix Leckie (6), Tom de Szoeke (6), Biaggio Signorelli (6), Joshua Alha (2) and Alexander Saba (6), who all achieved top ten finishes in their respective age groups. Housemaster Mr Jonathan Borger The Track and Field Season allowed many boys from Latham to display their skill and determination. Outstanding individual performances led to Alexander Saba (6) and Kian Guildea (5) representing Latham and Trinity at the House Captain IPSHA Carnival. Oscar Fryer’s fine performance in the sprint events saw him competing at both IPSHA and CIS level and part of a TGS-record-breaking Junior 4x100m Relay team - a phenomenal achievement. Omkar Pednekar Throughout the year, there were many opportunities for Latham boys to shine outside the sporting arena. Many House Vice-Captain members of Latham House put their critical and strategic thinking skills to the test during Debating and Chess Tom Mackie competitions, some presented passionate performances as part of Drama Club, or displayed their musical talents as members of the choir or various ensembles. And everyone made a contribution to the Junior School’s physical environment, with creative, vibrant artwork adorning the walls throughout the year. House Colour Black I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents and Latham House staff who have contributed so much throughout the year in supporting the boys to meet challenges and achieve their potential. Congratulations to the young men of Latham. In the classroom and on the playground, during performances and on the sporting field, you have represented your House with distinction and pride. You participated with enthusiasm and commitment in all areas of Junior School life.
It has been a privilege to help the Latham boys work together and achieve their best this year. We look forward to many more great times in 2017.
Jonathan Borger | Latham Housemaster LATHAM HOUSE FOUNDER’S HOUSE | JUNIOR SCHOOL
LATHAM HOUSE
Back Row Isaac Cunningham, Tom de Szoeke, James Brockie, Hunter Mather, Keiran Grech, Timothy Woodyatt, Alex Saba, Daniel Koothoor, Oscar Hindle, Kian Guildea, Zachary Lin Third Row Oscar Fryer, Benjamin Zarate, Marc Barakat, Will Gray, Joshua Alha, Mitchell Majanggil, Oliver Vaughan, Daniel Ghaly, Emile Harb, Lucian Duggins Second Row Hugo Nguyen, Tomas Ferguson, Vivek Singleton, Charlie Naffah, Hassan Mourad, Tarquin Liauw, Biaggio Signorelli, Felix Leckie, Christopher Webb, Deja Dzarir Zohs, Filip Lujic First Row William Tran, Andy Zheng, Alex Nero, Marcus Cupac, James Chamoun, Joshua Yazbek, Samuel Giminez-McAlpine, Aidan Gaitanis, William Vaughan, Myles Buvac Seated Christopher Spencer, Ignatius Cesarano, Nikola Lujic, Charlie Scott-Shires, Omkar Pednekar, Mr Jonathan Borger, Tom Mackie, Luca Razza, Renesh Moodley, Allen Zheng, Gabriele Martino
253 JUNIOR SCHOOL TAUBMAN HOUSE
In preparation for this report, I have busied myself by reviewing all the sporting events that Taubman has been involved in this year. I have spoken to coaches and parents to see what has been happening behind the scenes, and all I can say is, wow! What an amazing group of energetic boys!
Sport at Trinity is a fantastic experience for both the boys and parents on the sidelines. At times it can even be a little intimidating, particularly to the new students within the School who have not previously been part of team sport. Within days of their arrival, they find themselves swimming, running, jumping, catching and scoring beside boys who can show them the way. Being encouraged to participate, even when it is outside their comfort zone, is one of many reasons why sporting opportunities are such a vital part of the Junior School.
Being part of Taubman House is far more than trying to win the big events. When one member of our House excels in his field, we all have the privilege of sharing in that joy. The motivation to be part of a team, or when supporting our individual House members, has a wonderful unifying effect. We can’t always be champions, however we have certainly given it our all this year. Thank you to the boys of Taubman House for your willingness to sign up for events and the sportsmanship you have consistently displayed throughout the year. Housemaster We started the sporting year in the pool where we gave it a great shot. Many boys gained places in their races and Mrs Patricia Duke the final house results were relatively close, except for Young who proved just too strong for us and went on to win this event. That set the scene for Track and Field and Cross Country where Young were reigning champions House Captain this year. Congratulations to them for their trifecta victory. Oliver Walker A special mention in this report must go to Louis Agosti (6) for his consistently impressive efforts in IPSHA Football, and to William Maistry (6) as he was part of the Open 4x100m Relay team who created a new Junior House Vice-Captain School record of 56.88s Evan Alexiou I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Oliver Walker (6) and Evan Alexiou (6) for their efforts and dedication as House Captains and to their excellent support throughout the various sporting seasons. Also a big House Colour thank you to the staff members of our house, Mr Trevor Adams, Mrs Elizabeth Ralphs, Ms Gillian Gratton, Mr Suli White Niulala, and Mr Evan Karagiannis, for their continued support and enthusiasm this year.
Best wishes for the next year of sport.
Patricia Duke | Taubman Housemaster.
TAUBMAN HOUSE
Back Row Tobias Lacey, Lloyd Williams, William Maistry, Joshua Marcos, James Arthur, Zayaan Khan, Thomas Geronikos, Jack Bettar, Joshua Nehme, Kelvin Kong Third Row Ian Zhang, Jake Paraskevopoulos, James Hawkins, Nicholas Katsiris, Ari Guan, Terry Dong, Louis Agosti, Jesse Ring, Jack Hartzenberg, Harry Ford Second Row Lochlan Demark, Sam Darling, Toby Henry, Samuel Payne, Xavier Sader, Aiden Daher, Giuseppe Barca, Indiana Murphy, Oscar Martin, Oscar Hartzenberg, Trenton La First Row Alexander Heather, Joel Maher, Oscar Parsons, William Brown, Peter Khoury-Harb, Nicholas Papadopoulos, John Markos, Austin Daher, Jack Martin, Gianluca Papa Seated William Taplin, Ahmad Ammoura, Ethan La, Fouad Deiri, Oliver Walker, Mrs Patricia Duke, Evan Alexiou, Eric Mihas, Reece Mihas, Dimitri Armenis, Vasilis Armenis Absent Jackson Ghosn, George Stavrakis TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 254 JUNIOR SCHOOL YOUNG HOUSE
Well what a year it has been for Young House! It has been an absolute pleasure being the Housemaster of Young and watching these fine ‘young’ men take on various challenges with such grace, sportsmanship and energy. My role as Housemaster was made even more enjoyable with the leadership from Young’s Captain, Riley Janjis (6O), and Vice-Captain, George Robson (6G). Their leadership skills came naturally and their vivacious and energetic personalities were able to lift and inspire others. The way these two captains led our team to victory was wonderful to witness. Their encouragement towards not only their peers but also the younger boys enabled each team member to feel supported and valued. It was a pleasure to see these two boys take control and lead their team through the carnivals and co-curricular events. 2016 was definitely our year, with Young House taking out the three big gongs: The Swimming Carnival, Track and Field Carnival and Cross Country. As they say, there is no ‘i’ in team, and Young House demonstrated just how important it is to work as a team. Each boy participated and had a go, always with a smile on their face. All we can ever ask of our boys is that they try their hardest, and that they did! Several members of Young House took out Age Champions for the Swimming, Track and Field and the Cross Country. Joshua Falato (3N) was the Swimming Age Champion for the Under 9s, while again Joshua Falato was the Track and Field Age Champion, along with Dylan Guler (6D) for the Under 11s, and Riley Janjis for the Opens. Housemaster Joshua Falato, superb athlete that he is, also came first in the Cross Country for his age group. A wonderful achievement for these boys. The hard work, dedication and determination of these athletes sure paid off! Miss Emma Cook During the year, the members of Young House represented Trinity in a range of co-curricular activities. Riley Janjis and Alex Runciman (5M) made it to IPSHA for Track and Field, Ben Robinson (6D) made it to IPSHA for House Captain Football and Josh Falato made it to IPSHA and CIS for Cross Country. These boys represented Trinity with pride Riley Janjis and integrity and should be congratulated for their efforts. Outside of the sporting arena and onto the academic field, Young House showed off their talents once more. Kegan Tran (6O), Joshua Hanna (6G), and Joshua Van Der Goot (6G) represented Trinity in ISDA debating. These House Vice-Captain boys displayed excellent skills in thinking outside the box and forming strong arguments for topics unfamiliar to George Robson them. It is great to see that the young men of Young House are balanced learners; they challenge themselves not only physically but also academically. House Colour Carnivals, sporting and academic events would not take place without the support and enthusiasm of our Maroon parents and teachers. Thank you to all the parents, teachers and volunteers who gave their assistance and time throughout the year, helping to make each event run smoothly. Thanks again to the parents who get up early and get our boys to sport each Saturday and other events throughout the year. Without your support our boys would not have had so many opportunities and successes. Young House’s motto is “Per Ardua ad Altiora”, which means “Strive for higher things”. This has been evident in the members of Young House this year, and I hope the boys will continue to strive for excellence in 2017. Emma Cook | Young Housemaster YOUNG HOUSE TAUBMAN HOUSE JUNIOR SCHOOL
YOUNG HOUSE
Back Row Ben Robinson, Kyle Tran, Keagan Tran, James Oeser, Joshua Van Der Goot, Nicholas Field, Rhys Williams, Halil Mentes, Harry Evans, Ali Hijazi Third Row Jonathan Ucchino, Oliver Kreis, Nelson McEnallay- Mino, Luka Cukeric, Joshua Hanna, Christian Falato, Thomas Powell, Cameron Van Der Goot, Tranton La, Christian Sedrak Second Row Leo Berry, Marcus Jutrisa, Finn Denney, Jonah Arraj, Callum Janjis, Thomas McGrath, Oliver Berry, Alexander Runciman, Nicholas Ayoub, William Thomson First Row Nathan Wu, David Simmons, Ben Bishop, Austin Wang, John Dalla-Camina, Joshua Falato, Connor Kalis, Christian Beke, Finlay Hanning, Rohit Dixit, Sam Avery, Dylan Guler Seated Nathan Pham, Christian Ciarroni, Marcus Koutsogiannis, Lucas Fernandez, Riley Janjis (Captain), Miss Cook, George Robson (Vice Captain), Jonathan Sedrak, Benjamin Hanna, Jacob Pham, Kenneth Matthew
255 JUNIOR SCHOOL JUNIOR SCHOOL CHESS CRU
Participating in regular games of chess can be of great benefit to children’s This year, FISH changed its name to become CRU. This demonstrates our minds. Several academics have looked into this extensively. Chess has been longstanding link with the Crusader Union of Australia and encourages persuasively linked with improving children’s concentration, problem- people to think about being on Jesus’ team. CRU exists so the boys may solving, critical, original and creative thinking – and even mathematical get to find out more about how awesome Jesus is, how he saved us from abilities. It is also said to help with memory storage and how young sin, and what a huge impact he has on the way we live our lives. brains manage information. Enrolment into Chess at the Junior School continues to rise, and it has been delightful to see both the beginner In Years 3-6, we get to play some fabulous games and activities and then and experienced players enjoy their weekly coaching session and game we have a short Bible time. In Year 6, we have a separate Bible study practice. where we get to explore the Bible in greater depth. The boys who come are very enthusiastic – some have a relationship with Jesus already while The NSW Junior Chess League Schools’ Competition offers an opportunity others have no relationship with him but enjoy coming along anyway. for students to practice their skills acquired during coaching sessions. Four This year, for the first time, we have leaders for CRU and they have been teams from the Junior School participated in the competition this year enthusiastic, dedicated and godly. and exemplified keen concentration and good sportsmanship throughout the season. Despite missing out on a place in the finals, each team Also new this year, we have started a K-2 group called Infants CRU. The experienced triumphant moments along with invaluable lessons regarding boys who come are sufficiently enthusiastic that they have asked for it to the demands of chess in maintaining patience and persistence over long be held twice a week! periods of time. Many congratulations to the following boys who gave up their Friday afternoons to represent the Junior School, connect with Please continue to pray for the boys that come to CRU. Pray they will be players from other schools, enhance their Chess knowledge, and increase constantly encouraged to know God, to read and understand the Bible, their ability to think strategically. and to inspire each other to follow Jesus. Please pray also for the Year 6 boys in the Bible study group that they can use their minds to know God’s word, and understand how it shapes their world and their lives. Team 1 Oliver Walker (6O), Nicholas Ayoub (4M), Keagan Tran (6O), Kyle Tran (5B), Jesse Ring (6O) Paul Brigden | Junior School Assistant Chaplain Team 2 Lucian Duggins (5B), Toby Henry (4M), Lochlan Demark (4R), Renesh Moodley (4M) Team 3 Christopher Lowe (3K), Finlay Hanning (3K), Joshua Falato (3N), Christian Ciarroni (3K) Team 4 Rohit Dixit (4M), George Stavrakis (3K), Matthew Sefein (3N), Jacob Pham (3N)
Merilyn Ormes | MIC Chess
JUNIOR SCHOOL SPEECH COMPETITION
The Junior School community was treated to some spectacular oratory people in the Latham Theatre - a tremendous achievement for some very performances again this year as part of the Junior School Speech talented young men. Competition. All students in Years 3-6 wrote, workshopped and practised their speech in Term 3 before delivering it to the students and teachers Special congratulations to the Grade Winners: in their grade. The boys were challenged to be open-minded, creative ÆÆ Grade 3: Myles Buvac and engaging in their presentations, with great success across the year groups. ÆÆ Grade 4: Christopher Webb
The finals were held across two mornings in the Latham Theatre. Year 3 ÆÆ Grade 5: Clark Foley and 4 were represented by four finalists each, with five boys participating ÆÆ Grade 6: Zachary Lin from Year 5 and Year 6. The boys were asked to prepare a speech on one of the following topics: ÆÆ Overall winner for 2016: Zachary Lin
ÆÆ If I ruled the world A big thank you to the teachers who helped foster their students’ ÆÆ The most difficult thing I have ever done creativity, the staff who assisted on the day and the students who hosted the competition in a most encouraging manner. A special mention too, ÆÆ When I grow up to all the parents for assisting in your son’s preparation and to those who joined us on the day to support the boys. ÆÆ My biggest concern for the future is
ÆÆ The most successful person I know We look forward to hearing more from the orators of the Junior School in 2017! ÆÆ Real wealth is never measured in money or possessions Jonathan Borger All speakers displayed commitment, passion and exemplary communication skills as they delivered their speech to a group of 100+ TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 256 JUNIOR SCHOOL DEBATING
ISDA DEBATING TEAM
Left to right Joshua Hanna, Alexander Berg, Josh Van Der Goot, Keagan Tran, Omkar Pednekar, Aiden Lee, Mr Jonathan Borger
Junior School Debating has continued its outstanding progress in 2016, James Brockie (6La), Tom Mackie (6La), Mitchell Majanggil (6La), Hassan with an overwhelming number of students interested in building on Mourad (6La), Ali Hijazi (5Yo), Kyle Tran (5Yo), Christian Falato (5Yo), Halil their critical thinking, communication and time-management skills by Mentes (6Yo), and Harrison Evans (6Yo). These students were also able to taking the risk to express their team’s argument in a public setting. Public benefit from the experience and dedication that our ISDA representatives speaking is regularly listed as one of people’s greatest fears. For so many were able to bring to the team. Supplementary to the IPSHA competition Year 5 and 6 students to be willing to stand up and take part is incredibly was the House Debating competition. This took place during Term 4 and SPEECH COMPETITION CHESS | CRU DEBATING | JUNIOR SCHOOL impressive. provided another friendly environment in which students could develop their skills. Students participated in two external debating competitions in 2016. The ISDA competition was held during Terms 1 and 2 for students in Year 6. All students have demonstrated significant progress over the course of Each Friday night over the course of seven rounds, four of the students the year and are to be congratulated for their enthusiastic and confident pictured were chosen to field a team. The ISDA competition is particularly approach to debating. I wish to publicly commend the Junior School challenging. Each team receives the evening’s topic, as well as the side Debating Captain, Joshua van der Goot (6Yo), for his dedication and they will be arguing for at 5pm. They then have one hour in which to leadership throughout the year. From assisting less experienced debaters, brainstorm ideas for their argument, write, and prepare the speeches. to reporting our results to the Junior School assembly, his support has The debates begin at 6pm. For a majority of these boys, this was just been highly valued. I would like to wish all the Year 6 students the best of their second exposure to structured debating. Even though the results did luck as they continue their development through Middle School Debating, not always go their way, the boys are to be commended for the way in and I look forward to working with the Year 5 students again next year. which they conducted themselves in this high pressure environment and for the pleasing progress they made – not just as individual speakers, but I would like to extend a special word of thanks to Mr James St Julian and as a team. Mr Craig Hassall for their continued support, while our coach, Mr Andrew Das, deserves everyone’s thanks for the effort he put into developing the The IPSHA Debating competition ran fortnightly during Terms 2 and 3 boys’ talents throughout the whole year. on Friday afternoons. This competition marked a significant change for Junior School Debating, as we were able to enter a second team into A very big thank you must go out to all parents who assisted in their son’s the competition, allowing sixteen students to hone their skills each preparation, helped by driving them to and from debates and those who round. The increased numbers allowed the following eager Year 5 and 6 attended as spectators – your support is invaluable, especially to the boys! students to take part: Clark Foley (5Fo), Marcus Lorenzato (5Fo), William Thorpe (6Fo), John Dedousis (6Fo), Jeremy Gergis (6Fo), George Dedousis Jonathan Borger | MIC Junior School Debating (6Fo), Trenton La (5Ta), Jack Hartzenberg (5Ta), William Taplin (5Ta), Zayaan Khan (6Ta), Jack Bettar (6Ta), Joshua Marcos (6Ta), Oliver Walker (6Ta), Lucian Duggins (5La), Vivek Singleton (5La), Max Knauer (5La),
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2016 has been an exciting year for the Junior School Drama Club, with 'The Mona Lisa' which they performed on the opening night to parents, a committed group of Year 4-6 boys partaking in multiple courses, and staff and students. The performance was a huge success and highlighted building a strong ensemble and exceptional troupe for this calendar year! many individual talents as well as the strength, unity and humour of the troupe. Beginning with warm ups, and speech and enunciation activities, as well as movement exercises (including mime and theatre sports), the boys Their final challenge was a culmination task where both groups planned, bonded and began their journey of working with other creative souls, scripted and presented a short piece of theatre over the final ten weeks all with boundless enthusiasm. Over the progress of first semester, these of the club year. The two plays created were very different, but each skills developed into drama activities which required students to improvise involved an element of action, drama and suspense. Mexican terrorists and role play in different situations with a focus on characterisation and plotting against Donald Trump, and an unlikely bunch of superheroes dialogue exchanges. Their commended progression culminated when the fighting an arch nemesis and prehistoric predators made highly amusing students were divided into two groups and challenged to learn and master material, and the boys took great pleasure in the scripting stages. It was short plays involving the Eureka Stockade and the Titanic and perform amazing to see such talent and creativity come to light when the boys them in front of their parents at the conclusion of the semester. The level had to devise their own characters and plots. The boys were at ease of commitment, focus, mastery and maturity of the troupe came to light, presenting their final pieces to parents and their considerable confidence showcasing just how far the boys had come since the start of the year. and development was observed by the audience. A standing ovation goes out to the 2016 Drama Club, bring on 2017! Term three was equally as exciting. To tie in with the Junior School Art Exhibition, the boys, with guidance, wrote a play from scratch entitled Brigitte Gray
JUNIOR SCHOOL JUNIOR SCHOOL CODING CLUB ENGINEERING CLUB
CODING CLUB ENGINEERING CLUB
This year, Coding Club has provided the boys with the opportunity to 2016 was an exciting year for Engineering Club, as it provided boys develop their coding skills and to develop grand ideas and turn them into with fun, challenging tasks to develop their thinking skills and be very reality. Needless to say, boys are crazy about computers. Coding Club creative. Twenty boys from Years 5 and 6 took part every week, inquiring, provided exciting opportunities for the boys to tinker with computers, observing, designing, constructing, analysing, reflecting, and persisting code and toys. Digital tools such as Sphero and Makey Makey were with solutions to problems. hugely popular, enabling the boys to utilise their coding skills. Learning to code using Scratch is just the beginning of being able to code and be Throughout the year, boys worked collaboratively to create innovative fluent in different programming languages. This is the beginning of the projects as they made an experiment involving a natural disaster, looked boys’ digital literacy, a form of beautiful poetry to those immersed in a at rebuilding a community, designed a catchment and constructed a digital world. We can see all around us that programming is changing the model house and a water wheel. world. One can only imagine the problems that could be solved with a generation of learners fluent in code. The boys showed great enthusiasm, and I hope these experiences provided the boys with opportunities for future endeavours. Well done, boys, on Jennifer Mitrokas pushing yourselves to the limits and achieving the great successes that you achieved. David Gaudiosi TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 258 JUNIOR SCHOOL LIBRARY
R. David Lankes, author of the Atlas of New Librarianship, writes: “Bad ÆÆ Year 5 and 6 Q & A session with Genevieve Bailey, filmmaker and libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build director of documentary ‘I am Eleven’ communities.” Supporting, strengthening and encouraging our School community is at the core of everything the Junior School Library has ÆÆ Expansion to incorporate the ‘resource room’ into the greater library undertaken this year. The Junior School Library continues to grow from space, allowing for additional shelving to accommodate the growing strength to strength, with students, parents and staff using the services collection and more flexible spaces for collaborative and individual and space increasing over the year. The Junior School Library has been learning and planning successfully transformed into a bright and engaging space, incorporating aspects of biophilic and learning space design, with the result providing It is the vision of the Junior School Library to provide staff, services and a flexible space that allows for collaborative teaching and learning spaces that encourage and celebrate collaborative teaching and learning alongside individual research and quiet reading nooks. The flexible nature experiences. We utilise the expertise of staff and the breadth of our of the library learning space is essential, as events that have taken place in collection to promote reading, information and digital literacy, taking ENGINEERING CLUBS | LIBRARY DRAMA CLUB | CODING AND JUNIOR SCHOOL the Library this year included everything from weekly assemblies to a visit every opportunity to celebrate text and encouraging reading for joy. The from the local Member of Parliament, Grandparent’s Day, information Junior School Library continues to work in conjunction with classroom and evenings, musical performances and large scale literary sessions. specialist teachers to determine the best ways to support our teaching and learning community This year the Junior School Library has had six students in Year 6 serving in the role of Library Champions, including involvement in display design, Gillian Gratton | Teaching and Learning Librarian event planning, assembly updates and collection development, with the aim of promoting the library services and resources to their peers, teachers and parents. This served the dual purpose of providing these students with a visible leadership opportunity, whilst ensuring the library services, collections and space remain student centred and relevant.
Highlights of 2016:
ÆÆ Kindergarten to Year 6 participation in National Simultaneous Story time
ÆÆ Eighty-six students successfully completing the Premier’s Reading Challenge (more than double last years numbers), including the whole of class 6D.
ÆÆ Successful ‘Australia: Story Country’ Book Week with highlights including the K-6 Book Character Parade and the Scholastic Book Fair
ÆÆ Engaging and entertaining presentations from authors and illustrators including Nick Falks, Tony Flowers, Matt Stanton and Rueben Meerman
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What an eventful year we had in Music in the Junior School! We’ve had (didgeridoo). These amazing performers presented some of their creation numerous performance events and so many competitions. One we had stories from Elcho Island through traditional song and dance. For tens earlier in the year was the Soloist competition. There was a diverse range of thousands of years, the Yolngu have maintained a rich and vigorous of boys who performed, each with different skill sets, and they came from culture that continues to thrive, and our experience was a rare opportunity the Middle/ Senior Schools, the Preparatory School and the Junior School. to see some of this. Their performance was absolutely incredible, and the Every boy worked hard and dedicated time and effort to learning and Junior School boys thoroughly enjoyed it. performing these pieces. Our annual venture with the young composers at the Conservatorium of In Term 2, the Vivaldi Strings ensemble performed in the Sydney Music was very successful this year. In the Junior School Carol Service, the Eisteddfod, led by Ms Morgan. The boys in this group worked very hard Junior School Choir premiered two works that we commissioned from and they performed really well. Unfortunately, we did not win anything, composer Fiona Loader, called Jubilate Deo and A Song of Love. We also but all the boys will agree that it was an eventful and fun experience. premiered another special commission at the Junior School Annual Prize Giving called Ebb and Flow by Oscar Smith. The Gala concert was a highlight for the JS Choir this year. We joined with the Preparatory School Trinity Singers, as well as percussionists, Matthew In the music classroom, the composition programme has been extended West (12Du) and James Watson (12We), to perform the Combined with the introduction of Soundation and Noteflight composing software. Primary Choir items. We sang two Swahili pieces, Kuwa Furaha (Be Joy) This enables us to write songs and background tracks in our PYP Units of and Kusimama (Stand Tall) by Jim Papoulis from the United States, and Inquiry. everyone enjoyed the stamping, clapping, and other actions. We also sang the first and last movements of the Magnificat by Pergolesi, along Finally, working with a professional composer is truly the most amazing with the Senior Choir and Symphony Orchestra. thing about Music in the Junior School! I don’t know of many primary school choirs and ensembles who have had music composed just for Junior School Music was very busy in the 2016 Trinity Arts Festival. The them. Meeting the composers working through the process of getting Kindy Proms featured the Symphonic Wind and Marching Bands, led by Mr the work just right was a really amazing experience. Overall, 2016 was a Aschman and Mr Henry. They performed for the Kindergarten to Year 2 very musical year with lots of performances and many other opportunities students. The Junior School Concert Band combined with the Preparatory for the boys of the Junior School to learn about, experience, and create School again to form the Primary Concert Band for the performance at music. Friday Night Fever, and all our Junior School Ensembles played in the John Dedousis (6Fo) | Donald Holder Scholar 2016 Primary Years – Art Exhibition Opening and Music Performance. The number of musicians busking at the opening is growing every year, and George Dedousis (6Fo) | Music Captain 2016 this year it seemed as if there was one on the corner of every classroom.
Late in Term 3, the Junior School was privileged to witness a performance from the indigenous ensemble Dätiwuy Dreaming (pronounced ‘Da-ti- woy’ – a clan within the Yolngu). We learned some of the songs they sing from a very special place called Elcho Island. The Yolngu people (pronounced ‘youl-nu’) from Elcho Island and North-East Arnhem Land have been making music and sharing stories longer than almost anyone else on the planet. They are among the very first masters of the Yidaki TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 260 JUNIOR SCHOOL CONCERT BAND
Back Row William Thorpe, Thomas Geronikos, Omkar Pednekar, Keagan Tran Second Row Mr Andrew Del Riccio, Ari Guan, Ryan Kesby, James Hardiman, Nelson McEnallay-Mino First Row Ian Zhang, Emile Harb, Nicholas Katsiris, Adrian Ong, Nicholas Papadopoulos, Eric Mihas Seated William Taplin, Charlie Scott-Shires, Joshua Leverton, Marcus Jutrisa, Hugo Miller, Connor Kalis, Reece Mihas MUSIC JUNIOR SCHOOL
JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR
Back Row George Dedousis (JS Music Leader), Zayaan Khan, Josh van der Goot, Elias Sidiropoulos, George Robson, Keagan Tran Second Row Mr Trevor Adams, Kelvin Kong, Ari Guan, Ryan Kesby, Benjamin Zarate, Zachary Lin, Cameron van der Goot, Indiana Murphy First Row Nicholas Ayoub, Toby Henry, Lochlan Demark, John Dedousis (Donald Holder Scholar), Oscar Hartzenberg, Hugo Nguyen, Alexander Heather Seated Christopher Spencer, William Taplin, Renesh Moodley, Kyle Tran, William Tran, Charlie Scott-Shires, Rohit Dixit, Kenneth Mathew Absent Max Knauer
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MOZART STRINGS
Back Row Mr Trevor Adams, William Oeser, Zeke Gourlas, Daniel Jones, Lucas Bruckner, Hamish Turner, Piero Tofalakis, Mrs Annette Smith Seated Emerson Urbano, Robbie Coneliano, Ethan Yiu, Harry Hartzenberg, Tomas Sanchez-Whittle, Peter Galanos, Thomas Henry
INTERMEZZO STRINGS
Back Row Ms Kate Morgan, Christian Falato. Kelvin Kong, Zayaan Khan, Pete Mitrokas, Lachlan Van, Xavier Sader Seated Marcus Lorenzato, Clark Foley, Hassan Mourad, Oscar Hartzenberg, Christian Beke Absent Max Knauer, George Stavrakis
VIVALDI STRING ENSEMBLE
Back Row Ms Kate Morgan John Dedousis, George Robson, Daniel Koothoor, Elias Sidiropoulos, Kyle Tran, James Brockie First Row Jack Hartzenberg, Lucien Duggins, Zachary Lin, Oliver Walker, Joshua Alha, Nicholas Ayoub Seated Nathan Pham, Elliot Russell, Aiden Lee, George Dedousis, Joshua Chu, Renesh Moodly, Lucas Fan TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 262 MUSIC JUNIOR SCHOOL
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2016 has been a massive year for the Junior School Art students and staff. top level of the courtyard to see this exciting event unfold. The exhibition We welcomed Visual Arts teacher, Finella Clark, who joined our team, and opening evening was a wonderful celebration of the Arts with music together with Belinda Nikolov, our art assistant, we have continued the performances from the band, choir and strings. Buskers popped up development of large scale artworks in the lower level courtyard. We now in different locations, playing a wide range of musical instruments. refer to this area as the ‘Cultural Courtyard’. ‘The Sharing Caring Boat Throughout the evening, students dressed in black with white masks mural’, completed last year with ceramicist, Kristyn Taylor, was designed provided a whimsical dramatic element with their mime performances. and constructed by students from Kindergarten to Year 3. Drama students, who worked with Mrs Gray this year in Drama Club, put on a performance during the evening. Their interest in the subject Artist, Anton Pulverinti, worked with Ms Emma Cook in Art Club, teaching showed in the high standard of performance. Students from Kindergarten the boys how to create the illusion of 3D on a 2D surface. The final result to Year 6 all had at least one piece of artwork in the exhibition and were was a 3D painting of a stack of books. From a particular viewpoint, justifiably proud of their efforts. photographs of boys create the illusion of people standing on the top of the books, or climbing up the stack of books. Year 1 had a great experience at Centennial Park with their class teachers and Mrs Clark. They looked at the flora and fauna found in the wetlands Merilyn Ormes, PYP Coordinator, Ronnie Pratt, and Finella Clark, Primary and bush areas of the park. Hunting for mini- beasts was a popular Years Visual Arts teachers, discussed ways in which the students could activity, and the boys loved the art making session with clay and objects work collaboratively to create a visual representation of international- from the environment. This experience was a valuable part of their Unit of mindedness. Students discovered that an internationally-minded person Inquiry ‘Sharing the Planet”, and led to further art making activities back exemplifies the attributes expressed in the IB learner profile, and so the in the classroom. artwork they created, named the Internationally Minded Car, is a unique visual translation of this. This year, our boys continued to benefit from the exhibitions held in the Delmar Art Gallery. Our Year 6 art leaders kept the School informed of Facilitated by artist, Kristyn Taylor, of Ceramics and Schools, each class work that was on show and spent time interviewing Catherine Benz to from Year 3 to 6 created a life size figurative sculpture based on one of find out about the work of a curator. They also had the opportunity to the attributes of the learner profile. While Kristyn provided basic shapes to talk to Indonesian Artist, Bagus Prabow, and produced a fascinating work with, it was up to the boys to come up with the ideas for how the clay presentation for assembly based on the interview. Bagus Prabow worked figures should look. Each boy was assigned the duty of creating a specific with the Infants’ Art Club, and the boys had a fantastic session creating part of the figure, with each large clay piece being fired separately before batik designs inspired by the artworks they had seen in the exhibition being put together to create the ceramic figures. The figures represent the learner profile attributes: Communicator, Knowledgeable, Reflective, We are privileged to work in a school that supports the arts and enables Open-minded, Inquirer, and Caring. Each figure features elements the us, as art teachers, to provide outstanding experiences in the classroom boys have chosen to represent these qualities. For example, the reflective and offer opportunities to work with practicing artists. figure holds a mirror, the communicator features a megaphone, and the caring figure cradles a dog. Ronnie Pratt and Finella Clark
The ‘Internationally Minded Car’ was unveiled at the Junior School Creative Arts exhibition opening where hundreds of parents and boys crowded into the courtyard and stood at the viewing windows on the TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 264 VISUAL ARTS JUNIOR SCHOOL
265 JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTSMASTER’S REPORT
ISPHA REPRESENTATIVES
Back Row Riley Janjis, Ben Robinson, Alex Saba, Keanan Guildea, Louis Agosti, Oscar Fryer Seated Jack Martin, Clark Foley, Max Fricker, Hussein Naji, Joshua Falato, Alex Runciman
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is convincing style. They are certainly a team to look out for in 2017. A huge the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake part of winter sport at Bressington Park on a Saturday morning was the you.” - Deuteronomy 31:6 Junior School Auxiliary Barbecue. Thank you to those parents who were involved in the running of the barbecue, and for your commitment during I am thrilled to present this report for the Junior School sport the winter season. programmeme for 2016. The task of running sport at the Junior School has continued to be exciting and challenging, and I am very proud of the During the final week of Term 2, the North Coast Rugby and Football Tour achievements of our boys. The involvement of parents and the support took place with a select group of combined Preparatory and Junior School of our staff is exceptional, and I am blessed to have such a supportive Year 6 boys. Our touring party included a 1st XV Rugby and a combined community around me. Specific reports will be written by the Masters in 1st XI Football side, and I was joined by Mr Bremner, Mr Borger, and Charge of the different sports, while this report will be a summary of the Mr Gannon. The touring sides played against St Columba School in Port year, highlighting the most prominent performances. Macquarie, Bishop Druitt College in Coffs Harbour and the Hunter Valley Grammar School. Both the Rugby and Football teams came away from As per normal, the year began with the Junior School Swimming Heats the tour with two wins and a loss. I received exemplary comments from in the new 50m pool at Summer Hill. This was followed by the full all three schools, including billet families about our boys. I am reliably School House Swimming Championships and Finals at Sydney Olympic informed the boys displayed impeccable manners whilst with their host Park Aquatic Centre. Both the days were highlights of our Term 1 families and it is a testament to the quality of boys at Trinity Grammar. programmeme, and the boys displayed plenty of house colour and cheer. Thank you as well to those Trinity families who chose to make the trip Young House had a convincing points win to cap off a fantastic week of north and attend a few of the boys’ games. swimming. The age champions were Hamish Turner (2Ta), Joshua Falato (3Yo), Hussein Naji (5Fo), Cooper Twine (5Ta) and Benjamin Orr (6Ta). In Term 3, we held our combined House Track and Field Championships Jude Robinson (6Fo) was then awarded the honour of captaining the at the SOPAC Main Arena. There were some notable performances on Junior School Swimming Team for 2016. In the diving, Max Fricker (5Fo) the day with Young House winning three from three by taking home the performed admirably and was our highest individual representative this House Cup. The age champions were Lachlan Reese (2Fo), Joshua Falato, year. Max blitzed the field at IPSHA and CIS and finished the season with Hussein Naji, Dylan Guler (6Yo) and Riley Janjis (6Yo) Congratulations medals at the Australian School games. A simply incredible achievement. to Dylan Guler who was named Captain of Track and Field. Without a doubt, the highlight of the Track and Field season was the Junior boy’s The House Cross Country Championships were also contested near the 4x100m relay team consisting of Hussein Naji, Oscar Fryer (5Ta), Jack end of Term 1. Young House continued their run, finishing in first place! Martin (5Yo) and Alex Runciman (5Yo) who finished second at the IPSHA It was great to see such enthusiasm and energy from the boys at the Championships and third at the CIS Championships to qualify for the championships. The age champions were Michael Sotiropoulos (2Ta), PSSA Championships. Along the way the boys continually broke the Joshua Falato, Hussein Naji, Clark Foley (5Yo) and Isaac Cunningham School record, lowering the time to a sensational 58.38 seconds. (6La). Joshua Falato continued through to the PSSA championships. A fantastic result that reflects his outstanding work ethic at training. I am thrilled to report that the combined Preparatory and Junior School 1st XI Cricket and Basketball teams had a successful tour of Toowoomba In Term 2, the winter sporting season commenced and our Rugby and in October. Playing against Toowoomba Anglican and Preparatory School Football teams performed exceptionally well. Our 1st XI Football team, (Formally Toowoomba Preparatory), the Cricket team won by three led by our coaches Mr Borger and Mr Dunn, went through the season wickets. The Basketball team also recorded a strong victory, with our undefeated. A brilliant effort from a talented group of boys. Our 11A boys displaying fine sportsmanship to keep the scores within check. This Rugby team also performed well, winning seven of their games in arrangement has been in place for over sixty years, and I must commend TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 266 SPORTSMASTER’S REPORT JUNIOR SCHOOL
NSW CIS REPRESENTATIVES NSW REPRESENTATIVE
Left to Right Max Fricker, Joshua Falato Left to Right Max Fricker
TACAPS on their incredible hospitality and the Trinity students on their behaviour. Our matches against Finally, a special thanks to all those coaches Toowoomba Grammar School were equally successful with the Cricket winning by ten runs and the who gave their all each week to train and Basketball by a sizeable margin. It has been many years since we have been successful in winning all develop the boys in their respective teams, tour games. The results are a credit to our boys and coaches. Thanks to Mr Robinson who assisted us in especially the Masters in Charge of Sports, coaching the 1st XI Cricket team. Mr Brad O’Young, Mr Jonathan Borger and Mr Paul Brigden for co-ordinating their Over the course of 2016, we implemented further beneficial changes to the sporting programme particular sport. including the introduction of the Year 3, Friday afternoon sessions. These sessions were designed to prepare the boys for inter-school sport in Year 4. These sessions have been supported well by the Christopher Allum | Junior School Directors of the respective sports in Messers Gray, Morrissey, Moran and White, and I thank them for Sportsmaster their expertise and enthusiasm. This year also saw the introduction of Year 2 into the Swimming, Cross Country and Track and Field championships. In fact our age champions for the various sports participated in by the eight year groups all came from Year 2! The signal success for me came from their inclusion in the Cross country, with all boys in Year 2 finishing a 1km fun run for the benefit of their houses.
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1ST V BASKETBALL
Back Row Miss Price (Coach), Kyle Tran, James Arthur, Elias Sidropoulos, Keegan Tran, Mr Mark Dunn (Master of the Junior School) Seated Samuel Payne, Hussein Naji, George Robson, Louis Agosti, Nicholas Stojkovic
2ND V BASKETBALL
Back Row Joshua Marcos, Dylan Guler, James Oeser, Harrison Evans, Miss Price (Coach) Seated Mitchell Majanggil, Marc Barakat, Alexander Saba, Nelson McEnallay- Mino, Thomas Ferguson
4A BASKETBALL
Back Row Ms Kelly (Coach), Christian Sedrak, Oscar Hartzenberg, Christopher Webb, Cameron van der Goot, Nicholas Ayoub, Mr Duke (Coach) Seated Renesh Moodley, Alex Nero, Jonathan Ucchino, Gianluca Papa, Sam Avery
Well done to the Junior School Basketball teams for their efforts this year! They have played with for their encouragement of the boys and the skill, passion and commitment. Most important of all, they have shown good sportsmanship. At wonderful advice and training they have provided the beginning of the year, the boys showed strong improvement in their skills as they underwent through the year. Of course, all this would not a strong training regime every Thursday and put those skills into practise every Saturday. The be possible without the support of the parents strategies used by coaches to engender these basic skills in Basketball have included learning - thank you for your efforts in encouraging the to do a layup, the use of various dribbling and shooting drills and the use of modified games boys and transporting them all over Sydney. to highlight defensive strategies. I especially thank Mr Ben Morrissey and the coaching staff, Paul Brigden | MIC Basketball TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 268 JUNIOR SCHOOL FOOTBALL
1ST XI FOOTBALL
Back Row Ben Robinson Joshua Marcos, James Arthur, Rhys Williams, Halil Mentes, Evan Alexiou, Oscar Hindle, Hussein Naji Seated Row Joshua alha, Joshua Hanna, Mr Jonathan Borger, Louis Agosti, Mr Mark Dunn (Master of the Junior School), Biaggio Signorelli, Isaac Cunningham
2016 proved to be a fruitful season for Junior School resilience throughout the year. The persistence shown by the 2nd XI, Football, with large numbers participating across all even in the face of some frustrating losses, saw similar development age groups. All players in the Junior School were able in resilience and greater success on the score sheet under the to enjoy the reward of consistent effort and application guidance of Mr Duke. I had the pleasure of working with Mr Dunn through effective passing, exciting shots on goal, and in coaching the Junior School 1st XI team. The boys’ infectious resolute defending. Most pleasing to see was the team camaraderie, determination and absolute love of the game led to spirit exhibited by all throughout the season as players great success as they finished the season undefeated. A tremendous celebrated the shared successes and showed resilience accomplishment that all players should be very proud of. As well as BASKETBALL | FOOTBALL JUNIOR SCHOOL in being able to bounce back from results that may not this outstanding team achievement, we recognise two of our team have gone their way. mates, Ben Robinson (6Yo) and Louis Agosti (6Ta), who achieved IPSHA representative honours this season. The 10s age group, coached by Mrs Mitrokas and Mr Bryant, played a modified version of the game, allowing Thank you to all staff and coaches who assisted in the development greater opportunity for players to touch the ball and of Junior School Football in 2016. Your committed approach was develop their skills. All boys are to be commended for integral to making this season a tremendous success. Special mention their effort during the season and for the outstanding must also go to Junior School Sportsmaster, Mr Allum, and MIC improvements they made in their individual and team Football, Mr Gray, for their support and guidance this season. It play. was a privilege to work with such dedicated practitioners, and I look forward to continuing the development of the Football programme The 11s faced a tough competition this year, yet all in 2017. teams are able to say they experienced the thrill of working together as a team to score a goal. There was Finally, a big thank you to the all the parents for your devoted notable improvement in the boys’ confidence on the support of the boys and their teams, for all the early Saturday ball, passing, shooting and game awareness throughout mornings and the kilometres you have driven. Your support provides the season, which was achieved through the dedicated a tangible reminder of the Trinity community spirit and the School’s approach they took to the training sessions developed commitment to developing all aspects of the boys’ lives. by their coaches, Mr Nobrega, Miss Cook, Miss Hexton and Mr Kennedy. Jonathan Borger | MIC Junior School Football
An enthusiastic and committed approach by the 12s players resulted in similar growth to that experienced by the younger teams. Mrs Duke instilled a passion in the 3rd XI that saw vast improvements in teamwork and
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2ND XI FOOTBALL
Back Row Mr Duke (Coach), Kieran Grech, Nicholas Field First Row John Nakhoul, William Maistry, Benjamin Orr, John Dedousis, Thomas Geronikos, Mitchell Majanggil Seated Antony Borodin, Sam Darling, Aidan Daher, Omkar Pednekar, Harry Ford, Jake Paraskevopoulos, Oscar Martin
11A FOOTBALL
Back Row Mr Bruno Nóbrega (Coach), Christian Falato, Kian Guildea, Eden Taouk First Row Jack Martin, Eric Mihas, Oliver Vaughan , Dylan Guler, Max Fricker, Joel Marr Seated Thomas Ferguson, Joseph Catania, Marcus Jutrisa, Oscar Fryer, Charlie Naffah, Marcus Lorenzato, Felix Leckie
10A FOOTBALL
Back Row Mr Aaron Bryant (Coach), Jonathan Ucchino, Joshua Leverton, Nicholas Ayoub, Indiana Murphy, Lochlan Demark, Jayden Skuse Seated Anthony Antoniou, Renesh Moodley, Lucca Razza, Alex Nero, Sam Avery, John Dalla-Camina, Reece Mihas TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 270 JUNIOR SCHOOL SOFTBALL
SOFTBALL
Back Row Mr O’Neill (Coach), Tarquin Liauw, John Dedousis, William Thorpe, Zayaan Khan, George Dedousis, Hassan Mourad, Mr Kennedy (Coach) Seated Leo Berry, Jeremy Gergis, Max Knauer, Nathan Wu, Matthew Raymond, Mark Charas, William Taplin
It has been a pleasure to be a part of the 2016 team FOOTBALL | SOFTBALL JUNIOR SCHOOL coaching Softball. At the outset, I must commend Mr Matthew O’Neill for his mentoring of the boys and his expertise in developing their fundamental skills.
Led by Year 6 students, Hassan Mourad (6La), William Thorpe (6Fo), John and George Dedousis (6Fo), Nathan Wu (6Yo), Zayaan Khan (6Ta), Matthew Raymond (6Fo) and Jeremy Gergis (6Fo), it was great to see the boys improve over the course of the season. In particular, there was impressive development of game management skills and tactics.
Mark Charas (5Fo) proved to be a huge asset to the team with his strong arm and striking skills, as did William Taplin (5Ta) with his intelligent game plan and tenacity. Max Knaur (5La) and Tarquin Liauw (5La) provided strong outfield support to the pitchers in all games throughout the year.
Christopher Allum | Junior School Sportsmaster
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SWIMMING
Back Row Mr Chris Allum, Benjamin Orr, Cooper Twine, Max Fricker First Row Alexander Runciman, Hussein Naji, Harrison Evans, Zachary Lin, Louis Agosti, Thomas de Szoeke Seated Hamish Turner, Austin Daher, Clark Foley, Jude Robinson (c) Joshua Falato, Jack Martin, David Simmons
It was truly an honour for the Junior School Swimming heats to be held The swimming team competed at numerous Swimming Invitationals on Tuesday, 9th February at our new Summer Hill pool, while the Junior throughout the year in addition to the IPSHA Championships. These and Preparatory School House Swimming Finals were held at the Sydney included the Scots Invitational, the South Harbour Championships, Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Thursday, 11th February. Swimming Trinity Invitational and St Patrick’s College Invitational. Results at each is one of our biggest sports, and as usual, the Junior School performed demonstrated our boy’s commitment to training and improvement strongly throughout the year.
Swimming Age Champions and Runners Up Following the School carnivals and resulting from his outstanding performances, Max Fricker (5Ta) competed at the Australian National Age Congratulations to the following boys for becoming age champions and Diving championships in Lightning Ridge. Max was one of the youngest runners up in 2016: qualifying competitors in the NSW team and dived in the Under 11s age group. Max performed brilliantly, taking home a second placing on the Open’s Champion Benjamin Orr (6Fo) springboard. Open’s Runner Up Harrison Evans (6Yo) I look forward to even more success in our Swimming and Diving teams in Under 11 Champion Cooper Twine (5Fo) 2016. The opening of the brand new swimming complex has in no doubt inspired even more effort in our boys, and I thank the Trinity coaches for Under 11 Runner Up Louis Agosti (6Ta) their professionalism and support. Under 10 Champion Hussein Naji (5Fo) Christopher Allum | MIC Junior School Swimming Under 10 Runner Up Alex Runciman (5Yo) Under 9 Champion Joshua Falato (3Yo) Under 9 Runner Up David Simmons (3Yo) Under 8 Champion Hamish Turner (2Ta) Under 8 Runner Up Austin Daher (3Ta) TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 272 SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONS
Back Row Alex Runciman, Louis Agosti, Ben Orr, Harrison Evans, Cooper Twine, Mr Chris Allum Seated Hamish Turner, Austin Daher, Hussein Naji, Joshua Falato, David Simmons SWIMMING AND DIVING SWIMMING AND JUNIOR SCHOOL
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TRACK AND FIELD TEAM
Back Row Matthew Raymond, Harrison Evans, Benjamin Orr, Evan Alexiou, Riley Janjis Second Row Kian Guildea, Louis Agosti, Benjamin Robinson, Isaac Cunningham, Harry Groth, Hussein Naji, Oscar Fryer, Oscar Martin, Callum Janjis First Row Marcus Koutsogiannis, Joel Maher, Eric Mihas, Alexander Runciman, Lochlan Demark, Clark Foley, Jack Martin, Lucas Fernandez Seated Luke Gergis, Aidan Wong, Myles Buvac, Dylan Guler (c) Mr Chris Allum, William Maistry, Joshua Falato, Michael Sotiropoulos, Lachlan Reese
There were a number of highlights over the Track and Field season against Without a doubt the highlight of the meet was the relays. The junior team some strong opposition. Our Captain, Dylan Guler (6Yo), and all the Year went first and set a new School record. Not to be outdone the senior 6 boys should be congratulated on their leadership of the team. team followed and also set a new School record in their race as well.
Track and Field - Age Champions The second of the carnivals for the team was the IPSHA South Harbour Invitational Carnival at SOPAC. After two weeks of hard training with Age Champion Lachlan Reese (2Fo) Mr Woods and Mr O'Young, the team made significant improvements 8 Years since the Newington Invitational. The team came away with over twenty Runner Up Aidan Wong (2Yo) ribbons, with the highlight being our senior relay team of James Hawkins Age Champion Joshua Falato (3Yo) (6Ta), Matthew Raymond, William Maistry (6Ta) and Riley Janjis taking 9 Years a further 1.85 seconds of the School record they set last week to finish Runner Up Thomas Bishop (3Yo) third. Age Champion Hussein Naji (5Fo) 10 Years Finally the Track and Field team competed at the IPSHA Championships Runner Up Oscar Fryer (5Ta) with sensational results. The highlight was junior 4x100m relay team of Age Champion Dylan Guler (6Yo) Hussein Naji, Oscar Fryer, Alexander Runciman (5La) and Jack Martin 11 Years (5Yo) taking a further 1.55 seconds of the School record they set at the Runner Up Harry Groth (5Fo) Newington Invitational to finish a brilliant second. I am thrilled that Kian Age Champion Riley Janjis (6Yo) Guildea (5La), Alex Saba (6La) and Riley Janjis joined the boys at the CIS 12 Years Championships as part of the IPSHA team. Runner Up Harrison Evans (6Yo) I wish to thanks Mr Hassall and Mr Brooker for their assistance in At the Newington Invitational, our boys performed exceptionally well. managing the team and Mr O’Young and Mr Woods for their expert There were some very strong performances throughout the day. Hussein coaching of the boys. Naji (5Fo) won the 10 Years ‘A Division’ 100m and 200m races, and Matthew Raymond (6Ta) set the fastest time from Trinity in the 12 Years Christopher Allum | MIC Track and Field 200m race with a sizzling 29.29 seconds. TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 274 CROSS COUNTRY
Back Row Riley Janjis, Joshua Marcos, Christian Falato, Thomas de Szoeke, James Oeser, Dylan Guler, Louis Agosti, Harrison Evans Second Row Joshua Alha, Joshua Falato, Oscar Martin, Hussein Naji, Harry Groth, Isaac Cunningham, Oscar Fryer, Luka Cukeric, Alexander Runciman First Row Peter Galanos, Aidan Wong, Myles Buvac, Thomas Ferguson, Clark Foley, Biaggio Signorelli, Sam Avery, Michael Sotiropoulos Seated Lachlan Reese, Joshua Otto, Joel Maher, Lochlan Demark, Mr Chris Allum, Marcus Lorenzato, Jack Martin, Alex Nero, Luke Gergis
CROSS COUNTRY AGE CHAMPIONS
Back Row Harrison Evans, Isac Cunningham, Hussein Naji, Christian Falato, Lachlan Demark, Mr Chris Allum Seated Aidan Wong, Myles Buvac, Joshua Falato, Clark Foley, Michael Sotiropoulos TRACK AND FIELD TRACK AND JUNIOR SCHOOL
TRACK AND FIELD AGE CHAMPIONS
Back Row Dylan Duler, Riley Janjis, Harrison Evans, Harry Groth, Mr Chris Allum Seated Aidan Wong, Lachlan Reese, Husseien Naji, Oscar Fryer, Joshua Falato
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ALKURDI, DANIEL ANDREATTA, ALEXANDER Kerrigan House Dulwich House Entered 2011 Entered 2009 Prefect 2016 House Captain 2016
sport: Basketball: 13-14, 9F, 10F; Cricket: 15, 4th XI; Rugby: 11-16, 13C, 14B, awards: Football 8As Best & Fairest Award 12 15B, 16B, 5th XV, 4th XV; Table Tennis:16; Tennis: 11-12, 7CD, 8CD colours: Football Bill Turner Cup Champions 13; Football 1st XI 14; Basketball 2nd activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Visual Art - Digital Media V 15; Football 1st XI 15 (Crown); Dulwich House Captain 16; Football 1st XI 16; Prefect 16 sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 2nd V; CAS Track and Field Team: 11-13; Football: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 1st XI ALOYSIUS, ANUJ activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Support; Specialist Programmes - Basketball, Football School House Entered 2002-2004, 2014-2016 ARRAJ, JACK Young House
colours: CAS 1st Cricket 15; Cricket 1st XI 15-16 Entered 2009
sport: Cricket 1st XI 15-16; Table Tennis 16; Volleyball 3rd VI 15
activities: Specialist Programme - Cricket; Visual Art - Photography Group awards: The Friends of Rugby Persistence Trophy for the most improved 1st XV player over his six years at the School 16 colours: Music - Choir 11 AMIN, MICHAEL sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7C, 8C, 9B, 10B, 3rd V; Rugby: 11-16, 13B, 14B, 15B, 16A, 2nd XV, 1st XV Wilson Hogg House activities: Cadet Unit; Specialist Programme - Rugby Union Entered 2011 Prefect 2016 House Vice Captain 2016 CHRISTOPHER awards: Yr 10 Proficiency Prize 14; Yr 11 Biology Prize 15; Yr 11 IB Business ARTEMI, and Management Prize 15; Yr 11 Geography Prize 15; Yr 12 IB Business Hilliard House and Management Prize 16; Yr 12 12 IB English Prize aeq 16; Yr 12 IB Geography Prize 16; Yr 12 IB Biology Prize 16 Entered 2002 colours: Academic Excellence 14-15; Mock Trial 15; Volleyball 1st VI 15-16 (Crown); CAS Cross Country Champion School 16; Prefect 16; Track and Field National Schools Knockout 16 sport: CAS Track and Field: 14-16; Cross Country: 15-16; Football: 12-14, 8C, awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 10; Water Polo 9C, 10B; Tennis: 13-14, 9CD, 10AB; Volleyball: 15-16, 2nd VI, 1st VI 14As Best and Fairest 11; Water Polo 16As Best and Fairest 12 activities: Charity and Community Committee; Mock Trial; Music - Intermediate colours: Track and Field Champions 11; Water Polo NSW U14 12; CIS Swimming Concert Band; Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Track and Field; 14Yrs 12; Water Polo 14; CAS Water Polo 13-14; Water Polo 16A 13; Sports Experience; Trinity Cultural Awareness Group Prefect 15; Swimming CAS Champions 10-15; CIS Water Polo 13-15; Swimming 11-15; Water Polo 1st VII 15; Water Polo Australian U/17 15; Swimming CAS Champions 16; Water Polo 1st VI 16 sport: CAS Swimming: 10-15; CAS Track and Field: 11; Football: 11, 8B; Tennis: 10, 12-13, 7AB, 9AB, 10AB; Water Polo: 11-15, 14A, 16A, 1st VII; Water ANANDA, JOSHUA Polo 1st VI Archer House activities: Cadet Unit; DEAS; Debating Society; Specialist Programme - Swimming Entered 2004
sport: Basketball: 11, 13, 7E, 9E; CAS Track and Field: 14; RAW Sport: 15; Rugby: 11, 13-16, 13C, 15C, 16A, 5th XV, 3rd XV; Swimming: 12; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 14, 10CD activities: Cadet Unit; DEAS; Ecological Awareness Group; Fishing Club; Sports Experience TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 276 ATHERTON, RYAN BARDEN, ISAAC Holwood House Young House Entered 2006 Entered 2009
awards: The Stephen & Ian Cray Memorial Prize for the most improved boy in awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 11; The Major Year 7 10 (AAC) Aikman Trophy for Best Trained Cadet aeq 13; Yr 11 HSC Biology Prize 15; Yr 12 HSC Industrial Technology Furniture Prize 16; The Joseph colours: Water Polo 16A 13; Swimming CAS Champions 10-14; Cadets Drill Sword Commemorative Plaque 16 Squad Service 12-14; Cadets - SGT 14, CUO 15; CIS Swimming 18Yrs 15 colours: Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16 sport: CAS Swimming: 10-14; School Swimming: 10-14; Water Polo: 10-13, 14B, 14A, 16A sport: Basketball: 11- 14, 7C, 8C, 9B, 10C; CAS Track and Field: 11-14; Rugby: activities: Cadet Unit 11-16, 13A, 13B, 14B, 15B, 16B, 3rd XV; Volleyball: 15-16, 2nd VI, 3rd VI activities: Cadet Unit; DEAS; Science Club
ATTIA, JARED Young House BARLOW, PATRICK Entered 2003 Archer House Entered 2009 Prefect 2016 awards: Yr 8 Drama Prize 12; Yr 11 HSC Drama Prize 15 House Captain 2016 colours: Drama Production 15; Volleyball 1st VI 16 (Crown) colours: Archer House Captain 16; Cricket 2nd XI 16; Prefect 16; sport: Football: 11, 7C; Tennis: 12-14, 8AB, 8CD, 9AB, 10AB; Volleyball: 14-16, sport: Cricket: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 2nd XI; Football: 11-16, 7C, 8C, 3rd VI, 2nd VI, 1st VI 9C,10C,4th XI, 5th XI activities: Berea; Drama Productions; Music - Serenata Strings; Peer Mediation; activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Mediation; Sports Experience Sports Experience
BARCLAY, ANDREW BATLIWALA, KEVIN Founder’s House Young House Entered 2011 Entered 2004
awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 11 awards: Tennis 8As Best & Fairest Award (W) 12; Middle School Tennis Singles Award 13; Senior School Tennis Doubles Award 15; Tennis Open Singles sport: Basketball: 11-13, 7D, 8C, 9C; Football: 11, 14 7C, 9C; RAW Sport: 15; Champion 15; The Senior School Tennis Doubles Award 16; The Tennis Rugby: 12-13, 15-16, 14C, 5th XV, 4th XV; Table Tennis: 16 Open Singles Champion 16 activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Fishing Club colours: Tennis 9A 13; Tennis 1st IV 14
sport: Cricket: 11, 7B; Tennis: 11-16, 7AB, 8AB, 9AB, 1st IV, 2nd IV
activities: Cadet Unit; Chess Club; Sports Experience
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BECHARA, JOHN BONACCORSO, ANTONY Murphy House Stephenson House Entered 2003 Entered 2003 School Captain 2016 Prefect 2016 House Vice Captain 2016 House Captain 2016
awards: The Garner Challands Prize 16; The Parents’ and Friends’ Medallion | awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 12 School Captain 16 colours: Cadets - WO2 15, CUO 16; Music - Band 15-16; Prefect 16; Stephenson colours: Basketball 2nd V 15; Basketball 1st V 16; Rugby 1st XV 16; School House Captain 16 Captain 16; sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7H, 8H, 9F, 10G, 3rd V, 4th V; RAW Sport: 15-16; sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7C, 8C, 9B, 10A, 2nd V, 1st V; CAS Track and Field: Rugby: 11, 13D; Swimming: 12-14 15-16; Rugby: 12-13, 15-16, 14A, 15B, 2nd XV, 1st XV; Swimming: 14 activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; Music - Intermediate activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; Peer Support; Specialist Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Band Programme - Basketball; Trinity Cultural Awareness Group
BORGNOLO, LUKE BETTAR, MAXWELL Murphy House Stephenson House Entered 2011 Entered 2003 Prefect 2016
awards: The Yr 7 Technology Prize 11; sport: Football: 11-14, 7E, 8E, 9E, 10E; RAW Sport: 15; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 11-14, 16, 7 Colours, 8 Colours, 9CD, 10 Colours, Open Colour colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Football Bill Turner Cup Champions 13; Prefect 16 activities: Cadet Unit; Science Club sport: Basketball: 11-13, 7E, 7F, 8D, 9B; CAS Track & Field: 11-16; Cross Country: 14; Football: 11-15, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 2nd XI; Rugby: 16, 3rd XV; Track and Field: 15-16; Volleyball: 15, 2nd VI activities: Music - Concert Band; Specialist Programme - Track and Field BISHOP, NICHOLAS Hilliard House Entered 2009 BROWN, ANDREW School Vice Captain 2016 Founder’s House Entered 2011
awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 11; The Major (AAC) Aikman Trophy for Best Recruit Cadet 12; The Pine Bluff Camp Award - Camp 4 13; The Bishop Hilliard Memorial Prize 15; The Parents’ and Friends’ Medallion | Vice-Captain 16; The Sir Asher Joel Prize for awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 11; Mrs Christian Services to the School 16; The Sword of Honour Commemorative Plaque R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 13 16 colours: Cross Country 14Yrs 12; Drama Production 15; Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO colours: Cadets Drill Squad 13; Cadets - WO2 15, SUO 16; Cricket 2nd XI 16; 16 School Vice Captain 16; sport: Football: 16, 6th XI; Cross Country: 11-15; Swimming: 11-16 sport: Cricket: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 2nd XI; Football: 11-16, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, 3rd XI activities: Cadet Unit; Drama Production activities: Cadet Unit; Specialist Programme - Cricket
BROWN, MACKENZIE Kerrigan House Entered 2011
sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7H, 8G, 9F, 10H, 9th V, 8th V; Cross Country: 11; Football: 12-16, 8E, 9E, 10D, 6th XI, 7th XI activities: Cadet Unit; Drama Productions; Media Production; Raw Challenge TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 278 CATTERSON, WILLIAM CHEN, GREGORY Kerrigan House School House Entered 2010 Entered 2007
colours: Swimming CAS Champions 11-14; Music - Band 12-14; Rugby 14A 12 awards: Yr 11 HSC Chemistry Prize 15; The Dux of Yr 11 HSC Candidature 2015 aeq; The Old Trinitarians’ Union HSC Mathematics Prize 16; The George sport: CAS Swimming: 11-14; CAS Swimming Sport: 11; RAW Sport: 16: and Bess Chambers Memorial HSC Chemistry Prize 16 Rugby: 11-16, 13B, 14A, 15B, 16B, 5th XV, 3rd XV; Water Polo: 11-15, colours: Dux of Year 11 15 14A, 14B, 16B, 2nd VI activities: Drama Production; Ecological Awareness Group; Music - Concert Band, sport: Football: 16, 7th XI; Rugby: 11-15, 13D, 14B, 15B, 5th XV; Tennis: 11- Symphonic Wind Band; RAW Challenge 16, 7 Colours, 8 Colours, 9 Colours, 10 Colours, Open Colour activities: Cadet Unit; Chess Club; Music - Intermediate Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra; RAW Challenge CHAMOUN, JOSEPH School House Entered 2003 CHEN, HARRY Young House Entered 2014 sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7D, 8F, 9E, 10D, 5th V, 6th V; Football: 14, 10D; Rugby: 11-16, 13C, 14C, 16A, 3rd XV activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Raw Challenge; Visual Art - Painting/Drawing Group sport: Basketball:15-16, 10th V, 7th V; Lawn Bowls: 15; Table Tennis: 16
activities: Chess Club; Economic Q & A
CHAN, ADRIAN Founder’s House Entered 2011 CHO, ANTHONY Dulwich House Entered 2013 awards: Yr 11 IB Computer Prize 15; The Pegasus Trophy - Bravo Company 2 Platoon 16 colours: Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16 awards: Yr 10 Mandarin Advanced Prize 14; Yr 11 IB Chemistry Prize 15 sport: Basketball: 11-15, 7H, 8H, 9 Colours, 10G, 10th V; Football: 11-16, 7E, sport: Basketball: 14-15, 10H, 10th V; Football: 13-15, 9D, 10B, 4th XI; 8E, 9E, 10E, 6th XI, 7th XI; Lawn Bowls: 16 Swimming: 16; Table Tennis: 16 activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Mediation activities: Chess Club; Peer Mediation
CHAN, NICHOLAS ALEX Murphy House CHOI, Stephenson House Entered 2006 Entered 2009 Prefect 2016 House Vice Captain 2016 awards: Cricket 9As Best & Fairest Award 13; Yr 10 Mandarin Prize 14; colours: Music - Orchestra 14-15 colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Football Bill Turner Cup Champions 13; Football 1st XI 15 (Crown); Cricket 2nd XI 16; Football 1st XI 16; sport: Cricket: 11-14, 7C, 8B, 9B, 10B; Fencing: 15-16; Table Tennis: 16; Prefect 16; Tennis: 11-15, 7CD, 8CD, 9CD, 10AB, Open Colour sport: CAS Track and Field: 11-16; Cricket: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 2nd XI; activities: Berea; Music Intermediate Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra Football: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 2nd XI 12 activities: Charity and Community Committee; Music - Intermediate Orchestra; Peer Support; Specialist Programmes - Football, Track and Field 279 VALETE 2016 > continued
CHOI, BRIAN CROWHURST, BENJAMIN Archer House Holwood House Entered 2011 Entered 2011 Prefect 2016 House Captain 2016
sport: Cross Country: 12; Swimming: 11, 13-15; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 11- awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 11 16, 7 Colours, 8 Colours, 9CD, 10CD, Open Colour colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; CAS Track and Field 15; Holwood activities: Cadet Unit; Chess Club; Music - Intermediate Orchestra House Captain 16; Prefect 16 sport: CAS Track and Field: 11-16; Cricket: 11-16, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, 3rd XI; Cross Country: 15; Rugby: 11-16, 13D, 14C, 15B, 16B, 5th XV, 4th XV activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Mediation; RAW Challenge; Specialist Programme - CHUNG, THOMAS Track and Field Taubman House Entered 2011 DANIELS, IWAN Stephenson House Entered 2011 colours: CIS Swimming 12Yrs 11; Music - Choir 11; Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16; Swimming CAS Champions 16 House Vice Captain 2016 sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7H, 8H, 9 Colour, 10H; CAS Swimming: 12, 14, 16; Football: 11-13, 7E, 8E, 9E; RAW Sport: 16; Swimming: 14-15; Tennis: 15, Open Colour awards: Tennis 9As Best & Fairest Award (S) 13; Tennis 9As Best & Fairest Award activities: Cadet Unit (W) 13 colours: Tennis 9A 13; Drama Production 14; Music - Band 14-16, Choir 15
sport: Lawn Bowls: 16; RAW Sport: 16; Swimming: 11; Tennis: 11-15, 7AB, 8AB, 9AB, 10AB, 3rd/4th VI; Volleyball: 14-15, 3rd VI COOREY-EWINGS, CARL activities: Drama Productions; Music - Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Band, Trinity Choir; Peer Support Wynn Jones House Entered 2008 Prefect 2016 House Captain 2016 DAVIES, ANGUS Holwood House awards: Yr 9 Visual Design Prize 13; The Mitchell Collins Award for Services to Track and Field 15; The Andrew Reid Athletics Challenge Cup 16; The Entered 2011 Collins Cup for Track and Field 16 colours: Music - Band 13-16; Track and Field 14; Track and Field State Championships 15; Prefect 16; Wynn Jones House Captain 16 sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7G, 8E, 9D, 10C; CAS Track and Field: 12-16, 16; awards: The Pine Bluff Camp Award - Camp 2 13 Rugby: 11-13, 13C, 14C, 15C, 10B; Track & Field: 15-16 activities: Drama Production; Music - Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Band; Peer colours: Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16 Support sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7E, 8D, 9B, 10B, 4th V, 5th V; CAS Track and Field: 14; Cross Country: 15; Football: 16, 7th XI; Rugby: 11-15, 13C, 14B, 15B activities: Cadet Unit TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 280 DAVIES, PHILLIP DI GIANNANTONIO, JOSHUA Kerrigan House Holwood House Entered 2011 Entered 2006
awards: Yr 8 Industrial Technology Wood Prize 12; Yr 9 Industrial Technology colours: Basketball 2nd V 15 Wood Prize 13; Yr 11 HSC Engineering Studies Prize 15; Yr 11 HSC Physics Prize 15; The Laing-Peach HSC Science Prize for Physics 16; The sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 2nd V; Football: 11-13, 15-16, 7B, Greg Williams Memorial Prize for Science 16; The Donna Chan HSC 8B, 9B, 4th XI; RAW Sport: 15; Swimming: 14 Engineering Studies Prize 16 activities: Cadet Unit; Specialist Programme - Basketball colours: Cadets - ATA 15, SNCO 15, CUO 16; Music - Band 13-16 sport: Cricket: 11-14, 7B, 8B, 9A, 10A; CAS Track and Field: 11; Cross Country: 16; Football: 11-15, 7D, 8C, 9C, 10B, 5th XI; Volleyball: 15-16, 3rd VI, 2nd VI DIMAS, JULIAN activities: Berea; Cadet Unit; DEAS; Music - Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Band Taubman House Entered 2013 Prefect 2016 DAVIS, NICHOLAS House Vice Captain 2016 Henderson House Entered 2009 awards: The Kenneth Jones Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Football 16; The Stapelfeldt Trophy for Cricket 16 colours: Football Bill Turner Cup Champions 13; Football 1st XI 14 - 15 (Crown), 1st XI 16; CAS 1st XI Cricket 16; Cricket 1st XI 15-16; Prefect 16 sport: Cricket: 13-16, 9A, 1st XI; Football: 13-16, 9A, 1st XI sport: Cricket: 11-12, 7C, 8B; Swimming: 13-14; Tennis: 11-16, 7CD, 8 Colours, 9CD, 10CD, Open Colour, 5th/6th IV activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Support; Specialist Programmes - Cricket, Football activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group
DING, RORY DAVIS, SCOTT School House Latham House Entered 2014 Entered 2011
awards: Track and Field Open Age Champion 16 colours: Music - Choir 15; Cadets - ATA 15, SNCO 15, CUO 16 colours: Music - Choir 14-15; Cross Country CAS Champions 15; Track and Field NSW All Schools Championships 15; CAS Cross Country Champion sport: Basketball: 11-14, 16, 7G, 8H, 9F, 10H, 10th V; Fencing: 15; Rugby: 11- School 16 16, 13D, 13B, 14C, 15B, 16B, 4th XV sport: Basketball: 14-15, 10H, Open Colour; CAS Track and Field: 15-16; Cross activities: Cadet Unit; Drama Productions; Media Production Country: 14-16; Track & Field: 16 activities: ESL; Music - Trinity Choir; Peer Mediation
DI CIACCIO, LUKE Holwood House ELIAS, CHRISTOPHER Entered 2004 Murphy House Entered 2009 House Captain 2016 awards: Yr 11 IB Film Prize 15 colours: Music - Choir 12 colours: Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16; Murphy House Captain 16 sport: Cricket: 14-15, 10B, 4th XI; Cross Country: 12; Football: 14-16, 10E, 6th sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7F, 8C, 9C, 10B, 5th V; Football: 11-15, 7D, 8D, 9C, XI, 7th XI; Fun Fit: 13; Lawn Bowls: 16; Swimming: 11, 13 10C; Rugby: 16, 3rd XV 12 activities: Charity and Community Committee; Debating Society; Music - Trinity activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee Choir; Science Club 281 VALETE 2016 > continued
ELMASRY, JACOB FERNANDES, JARRYD Henderson House Latham House Entered 2011 Entered 2011 Prefect 2016 House Vice Captain 2016 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Yr 10 Christian Studies Prize 14; Yr 11 Christian Studies Preliminary awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 13; The Dean Theology Certificate Prize 15; Yr 12 Christian Studies Preliminary MsDowell Award for Outstanding Junior Basketballer 14; The CAS Theology Certificate Prize 16; Yr 12 Ab initio Languages Prize 16 Basketball Premiers (A.V. Smith Shield) 16; The OTU Trophy for the Best All-Round Athlete 16 colours: Academic Excellence 14-15; Prefect 16 colours: Basketball 1st V 14-16; Volleyball 1st VI 15-16 (Crown); CAS 1st V sport: Rugby: 11, 16, 13D, 4th XV; Tennis: 11-13, 7 Colour, 8CD, 9CD; Basketball 16; Volleyball NSW U19 16 Volleyball: 14-16, 2nd VI sport: AFL: 14, 16, 09/10, Opens; Basketball: 12-16, 8A, 9A, 1st V; CAS Track activities: Berea; Cadet Unit; Cartesians’ Society; Charity and Community and Field: 13; Volleyball: 12,14-16, 3rd VI, 2nd VI, 1st VI Committee; Chess Club; Mathematics Club; Mock Trial activities: Charity and Community Committee; Specialist Programme - Basketball; Trinity Cultural Awareness Group
ESTELL, BLAKE Henderson House FLEMING, TRAVIS Entered 2011 Wynn Jones House Entered 2007 House Vice Captain 2016 awards: The Pine Bluff Camp Award - Camp 5 13
colours: Swimming CAS Champions 11; Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16 awards: Junior School Vice Captain 10; Dr Cameron’s Award for Most Improved Bowler 16 sport: AFL: 14, 09/10; CAS Swimming: 11-13; Cross Country: 11; Football: 13, 15-16, 9C, 5th XI, 6th XI; Swimming: 11-13; Tennis:14-16, 10 Colour, colours: Cricket 1st XI 16 Open Colour; Water Polo: 13, 14B sport: Cricket: 11-12, 14-16, 7A, 8A, 10A, 2nd XI, 1st XI; Football: 11-16, 7D, activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group 8D, 9D, 10D, 5th XI; Tennis: 12, 9AB activities: Cadet Unit; Music - Intermediate Strings; Peer Mediation; Sports Experience FALLAS, ZACKARY Founder’s House Entered 2003 FONG, AUSTIN Murphy House Entered 2003 Prefect 2016 sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7C, 8D, 9D, 10F; CAS Track and Field: 13-14; Football: 11-16, 7D, 8D, 9D, 10C, 5th XI, 7th XI; Lawn Bowls: 16; Tennis: 15, Open Colour activities: Cadet Unit; Specialist Programme - Track and Field; Visual Art - Painting awards: Yr 10 PD Health PE Prize 14; Yr 12 IB Film Prize 16; Yr 12 IB History / Drawing Group Prize 16 colours: Swimming 12-14; Cadets - WO2 15, CUO 16; Prefect 16; Swimming CAS Champions 12-16 sport: Basketball: 13-14, 9 Colours, 10H; CAS Swimming: 12-14, 16; Football: FAWCETT, CAMERON 11-15, 7E, 8E, 9D, 10D, 6th XI; Swimming: 11, 15; Table Tennis: 16; Water Polo: 12, 14B Wilson Hogg House activities: Cadet Unit; Cartesians’ Society; DEAS; Mock Trial; Science Club Entered 2004 House Vice Captain 2016
colours: Cadets Drill Squad Service 13; Cadets - WO2 15, CUO 16; RAW 16
sport: Cricket: 11, 7B; RAW Sport: 15-16; Rugby: 12, 15-16, 14C, 5th XV, 4th XV; Swimming: 12-14 activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; DEAS; Debating Society; Music - Concert Band; Science Club TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 282 FONG, CALVIN GREGORY, LACHLAN Taubman House Kerrigan House Entered 2007 Entered 2014 House Vice Captain 2016 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: The Jnr A Chess Team Captain 11; The Yr 7 Chess Champion 11; Middle awards: Yr 11 IB Literature and Performance Prize 15; Yr 12 IB Design and School Chess Prize for Excellence 12; Middle School Chess Prize for Technology Prize 16 Excellence 13; Intermediate A Chess Team Captain 13; The Senior School colours: Football 2nd XI 16 Chess Champion Prize 16 colours: Chess 11-13, 15; Music - Choir 11-13; NSW Jnr Chess League 12; CAS sport: AFL: 16, Opens team; Cricket: 15-16, 3rd XI; Football: 15-16, 3rd XI, Chess 15; Mock Trial 15; CAS Chess Champions 16 2nd XI sport: Basketball: 12-16, 8H, 9 Colours, 10E, 8th V, 10th V; Football: 11, 7E; activities: Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Football; Trinity Cultural Awareness RAW Sport: 15; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 11-14, 7 Colours, 8CD, 9CD, Group 10CD activities: Charity and Community Committee; Chess Club; DEAS; Mock Trial; Music - Trinity Choir HADDAD, JAMES Founder’s House GEREIS, JOSHUA Entered 2003 Archer House Entered 2007 House Vice Captain 2016 sport: Basketball: 12-13, 8E, 9D; Rugby: 11-13, 15-16, 13D, 13C, 14C, 16B, 4th XV; Swimming: 15-16; Tennis: 11, 7AB activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Fishing Club colours: Drama Production 15 sport: Cricket: 13-15, 9B, 10B, 4th XI; Tennis: 11-14, 7AB, 8AB, 8CD, 9CD, 10AB; Volleyball: 15-16, 3rd VI, 2nd VI activities: Berea; Cartesians’ Society; Charity and Community Committee; Drama Production; Mathematics Club; Mock Trial; Music - Concert Band; HARDING, JASPER Science Club Holwood House Entered 2011
GREEN, VINCENT Henderson House colours: Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16 Entered 2009 sport: Basketball: 15, 10V; Cricket: 11-14, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B; Fencing: 15; Football: 14, 10D; Fun Fit: 13; Swimming: 12; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 16, Open Colour activities: Cadet Unit sport: Basketball: 13-14, 9D, 10D; CAS Swimming: 12-13; RAW Sport: 15-16; Rugby: 11-14; 13B, 14B, 15C;; Water Polo: 11-12, 14B, 14A activities: Cadet Unit; Environmental Awareness Group; RAW Challenge; Visual Art - Photography Group HATTON-WARD, LUCA School House Entered 2011
colours: Track and Field 13-14
sport: Basketball: 12-14, 8G, 9E, 10E; CAS Track and Field: 12-16; Diving: 12- 14; Rugby: 11-16, 13C, 14B, 15A, 16A, 2nd XV; Swimming: 11 activities: Cadet Unit; Specialist Programme - Track and Field; Sports Experience 12
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HO, MATTHEW HUANG, JAMES Weeks House Taubman House Entered 2012 Entered 2011
sport: Basketball: 13-14, 9F, 10G; Football: 13-14, 9D, 10C; Lawn Bowls: 16; awards: A Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award 16 Table Tennis: 14-16 activities: Cadet Unit; Chess Club colours: Music - Orchestra 14-16; DEAS - Bronze 14, Silver 15; DEAS - Gold 16
sport: Basketball: 12-15, 8G, 9E, 10F, 9th V; Fencing: 15; RAW Sport: 16; Swimming: 11; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 12-14, 8 Colours, 9 Colours, 10CD activities: Chess Club; DEAS; Drama Production; Music - Intermediate Orchestra, HOARE, CHRISTOPHER Symphony Orchestra Stephenson House Entered 2013 HYSLOP, ZAC Dulwich House
awards: Swimming 15 Years Age Champion 14; Outstanding Under-Age Entered 2009 Swimming Award 14; Outstanding Under-Age Swimming Award 15 colours: CIS Swimming 15Yrs 14; Swimming NSW All Schools 12-19Yrs Champion 14; Swimming NSW Champion 14Yrs 14; Swimming 14-16; Swimming CAS Champions 14-16; CIS Swimming 16Yrs 15; Swimming NSW All Schools 16Yrs Champion 15; Swimming NSW Championships colours: Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16 15; Swimming NSW Champion Open 15; Swimming Pacific Schools Games 15; Swimming State Age Champion 16 Yrs 16 sport: Football: 11-16, 7E, 8D, 9E, 10E, 6th XI, 7th XI; Swimming: 11-16 sport: CAS Swimming: 14-16; CAS Track and Field: 16; Cross Country: 14-15; Rugby: 16, 2nd XV activities: Berea; Cadet Unit; Science Club activities: Specialist Programme - Swimming
JABBOUR, SIMON HOTEIT, ADAM Founder’s House Latham House Entered 2014 Entered 2011
sport: Basketball: 14-15, 10G, 8th V; RAW Sport: 16; Rugby: 14-16, 16B, 4th XV, 2nd XV colours: Drama Production 15 activities: Ecological Awareness Group; RAW Challenge sport: Basketball: 11-12, 14, 8H, 9 Colours, 10G; Swimming: 11-14; Volleyball: 15-16, 3rd VI, 2nd VI activities: Berea; Cadet Unit; Drama Productions; Economic Q & A; Sports Experience
HOWARD, CHARLIE Holwood House Entered 2013
sport: Basketball: 14, 10E; Rugby: 14-16, 16B, 3rd XV, 1st XV; Swimming: 15- 16 activities: Specialist Programme - Rugby Union TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 284 JEFFREE, WILLIAM JUPP, LEWIS Holwood House Wilson Hogg House Entered 2012 Entered 2003 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Diving Jnr Division Champion 12; Senior Division Diving Champion awards: The CAS Summer Volleyball Premiers 16 15; The Steven Barnett CAS Diving Shield 15; The CAS Cross Country Champions (The Michael Spratt Trophy) 16; The Steven Barnett CAS colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Cadets Drill Squad Service 13; Diving Shield 16; A Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award 16 Cadets - WO2 15, CUO 16; Volleyball NSW U17 14; Volleyball NSW All Schools U16 14; Volleyball 1st VI 14 (Crown & Pocket), 15-16 (Crown); colours: CAS Diving Champions 12-16; CIS Diving 14Yrs 12; Cross Country 16Yrs Volleyball NSW U19 16 13; Diving 12-16; Diving NSW Age Champs 15Yrs 13; CIS Diving 15Yrs 13; CIS Diving 16Yrs 14; Diving Aust Schools Champs 16Yrs 14; Cross sport: CAS Track and Field: 13-14; Diving: 12-13; Rugby: 12, 13C; Swimming: Country CAS Champions 15; DEAS - Silver 15; Diving Pacific School 11; Tennis: 11, 7 Colours; Volleyball: 14-16, 3rd VI, 2nd VI, 1st VI; Water Games 15; Cadets Drill Squad Service 13-14; Cadets - ATA 15, WO2 Polo: 12, 14B 15, CUO 16; activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Media Production sport: Basketball: 13-14, 9E, 10F; Cross Country: 13-16; CAS Track and Field: 12-16; Diving: 12-16; Swimming: 15-16 activities: Cadet Unit; DEAS KARVOUNTZIS, ALEX Wilson Hogg House Entered 2014 JI, TIGER Hilliard House Entered 2013 sport: Basketball: 14-16, 10D, 4th V, 3rd V; Rugby: 14-16, 16B, 4th XV, 2nd XV
activities: RAW Challenge; Sports Experience; Technology and Design Club sport: Cross Country: 14; Table Tennis: 14-16; Tennis: 14 activities: Chess; ESL KATSIKAS, JIMMY Hilliard House Entered 2003 JOHN, JESSE Weeks House
Entered 2014 awards: The Ogier Cup for CAS Debating 8A Team Member 12; Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 13 colours: Debating 12-16;
sport: RAW Sport: 15-16; Rugby: 15, 5th XV; Swimming: 11-14; Tennis: 11-14, sport: Lawn Bowls: 15-16; Tennis: 16, Open Colour 7CD, 8CD, 9CD, 10CD activities: Archaeological Society activities: Cadet Unit; DEAS; Debating Society; Science Club
KHAN, MUSHAHID Archer House Entered 2011
awards: Yr 10 English Prize 14; Yr 11 IB History Prize 15
colours: Academic Excellence 14
sport: Cricket: 11-15, 7C, 8B, 9B, 10B, 3rd XI; RAW Sport: 16; Swimming: 11- 16 12 activities: Cadet Unit; Chess Club; RAW Challenge; Science Club
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KHOURY-HARB, GEORGE KOUTOULAS, DIMITRI Henderson House Wilson Hogg House Entered 2003 Entered 2003 Prefect 2016 House Captain 2016 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 12; Yr 9 Design colours: Rugby 14A 12; Water Polo 16A 13; Wilson Hogg House Captain 16 and Technology Prize 13; Yr 10 Industrial Technology Wood Prize 14; sport: Cricket: 11, 7B; CAS Swimming: 11-13; CAS Track and Field: 14; Rugby: colours: Music - Choir 11-13, Orchestra 15-16; Prefect 16 11-16, 13B, 14A, 15A, 16A, 2nd XV, 3rd XV; Water Polo: 12-16, 14A, 16A, 2nd VI sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B; Lawn Bowls: 16; RAW Sport: 15-16; Rugby: 11-14, 13C, 13B, 14B, 15B activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Support; Sports Experience activities: Berea; Charity and Community Committee; Economic Q & A; Fishing Club; Music - Intermediate Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra; Peer Mediation
KULKARNI, LIAM Stephenson House KIM, JAYDEN Entered 2003 Taubman House Entered 2011
colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Track and Field 13-14
sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7B, 8C, 9C, 10C, 7th V, 5th V; CAS Track and Field: awards: Yr 9 Drama Prize 13 11-14; Football: 11-16, 7C, 8C, 9B, 10B, 3rd XI activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Specialist Programme - Track colours: Music - Choir 11-14 and Field sport: Basketball: 11-13, 7H, 8H, 9 Colours; Fencing: 15-16; Lawn Bowls: 16; Swimming: 12-14; Tennis: 11, 14, 7 Colours, 10 Colours activities: Berea; Cadet Unit; Drama Production; Music - Trinity Choir KYRGIAS, ROSS Latham House Entered 2011 KIM, NOAH Prefect 2016 Wilson Hogg House Entered 2011 colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; CAS Track and Field 15; Mock Trial 15; Prefect 16 sport: Basketball: 11-12, 15, 7F, 8E, Open Colour; CAS Track and Field: 11-16; Football: 11-14, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A; RAW Sport: 15-16; Swimming: 13-14; sport: Football: 11-16, 7E, 8E, 9E, 10E, 6th XI, 7th XI; Tennis: 11-16, 7 Colours, Table Tennis: 16 8 Colours, 9 Colours, 10 Colours, Open Colour activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; Mock Trial; Peer activities: Cadet Unit; Chess Club; ESL Support; Specialist Programme - Track and Field
KONTONIS, TRISTAN Founder’s House Entered 2013 House Vice Captain 2016
sport: Football: 15, 6th XI; Tennis: 15-16, 3rd/4th IV
activities: Peer Support; Visual Art - Photography Group TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 286 LATIF, JOSEPH LI, BENJAMIN Wynn Jones House Latham House Entered 2003 Entered 2004 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Yr 9 English Prize 13; Yr 11 IB Economics Prize 15; Yr 11 IB Sports Science awards: Yr 7 Proficiency Prize 11; Yr 8 Mandarin Advanced Prize aeq 12; Prize 15; Yr 12 IB Sports Science Prize 16 colours: Academic Excellence 11-12; Track and Field CAS Champions 11 colours: Track and Field 11; Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Academic Excellence 15 sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7B, 8B, 9A, 10B, 4th V, 5th V; CAS Track and Field: sport: Basketball: 11-13, 15-16, 7B, 8A, 9A, 3rd V; CAS Track and Field: 12-13, 11-13; Football: 11-15, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, 3rd XI; Rugby: 16, 4th XV 16; Rugby: 11-13, 15-16, 13C, 14C, 15B, 5th XV, 4th XV activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; Chess Club; Peer activities: Cadet Unit; Specialist Programme - Basketball Mediation; Specialist Programme - Football
LI, JAMES LEE, NICHOLAS School House Wilson Hogg House Entered 2013 Entered 2009 House Co-Captain 2016
awards: Yr 11 IB Design and Technology Prize 15 awards: Yr 7 Proficiency Prize 11; The Bille Wallace Yr 8 Visual Arts Prize 12; Yr colours: School House Captain 16 9 Proficiency Prize 13; The Taff’s Visual Arts Prize 14; Yr 11 IB Visual Arts Prize 15; Yr 12 IB Visual Arts Prize 16; A Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award 16 sport: Basketball: 13-16, 9 Colour, 10E, 6th V; Football: 13, 9E; Swimming: 14-16 colours: Academic Excellence 11-15; Music - Orchestra 13-16; DEAS - Bronze 14, Silver 15, Gold 16 activities: Cadet Unit; ESL; Peer Support; Technology and Design Club sport: Basketball11-16, 7C, 8B, 9B, 10B, 5th V; Football: 11, 7D; Rugby: 12-16, 14B, 15C, 16B, 5th XV, 4th XV activities: DEAS; Debating Society; Music - Intermediate Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra; Science Club LI, BRANDON Young House Entered 2009 LI, EREN Dulwich House Entered 2014 colours: Music - Choir 12-13
sport: Basketball: 14-15, 10H, Open Colour; Cross Country: 12-14; RAW Sport: 15-16; Swimming: 11-13, 16 activities: Charity and Community Committee; Chess Club; DEAS; Debating Society; Mock Trial; Music - Trinity Choir awards: Yr 11 Mandarin Prize 15; Yr 12 Mandarin Prize 16 sport: Basketball: 14-16, 10G, Open Colour, 10th V;Cross Country: 14; Swimming: 15; Table Tennis: 16 activities: Chess Club; ESL; Japanese Club LIPMAN, MICHAEL Dulwich House Entered 2011
awards: Yr 12 Proficiency Prize 16
colours: Cadets Drill Squad Service 13
sport: Basketball: 12-16, 8G, 9E, 10D, 8th V, 6th V; Cricket: 11, 7C; Football: 11-13, 15, 7D, 8D, 9D, 5th XI; RAW Sport: 16; Rugby: 14, 16B 12 activities: Cadet Unit; Debating Society; Maths Club; Science Club; Sports Experience 287 VALETE 2016 > continued
LO, CHRISTOPHER MALIK, KARAN Latham House Kerrigan House Entered 2011 Entered 2011
awards: The Reg Marsh History Prize aeq 14; Yr 11 HSC Ancient History Prize 15 colours: Music - Choir 12-13
colours: Music - Choir 12-13 sport: Cross Country: 12; Swimming: 14-16; Tennis: 12-13, 8 Colours, 9CD
sport: Basketball: 11-15, 7H, 8G, 9F, 10F, 9th V; Football: 12, 8E; RAW Sport: activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; Economic Q & A; Music 15-16; Tennis: 11, 13-14, 7 Colours, 9 Colours, 10CD - Trinity Choir; Visual Art - Painting / Drawing Group activities: Archaeological Society; Berea; Economic Q & A; Music - Intermediate Concert Band, Concert Band
MARANTOS, STACEY Young House LONGVILLE, RYAN Entered 2004 Murphy House Prefect 2016 Entered 2011 House Captain 2016 Prefect 2016
awards: The Ogier Ceremonial and Drill Trophy 16
awards: Rugby 13As Best and Fairest Award 11; Friends of Track and Field colours: Water Polo 16A 13; Cadets - WO2 15, RSM 16; Cadets Drill Squad Emerging Yr 7 Athlete Award 11; The Tobians’ Trophy for the Most Service 16; Prefect 16; Young House Captain 16 Promising Under-Age Rugby Player 12; Rugby 15As Best & Fairest Award sport: RAW Sport: 15-16; Rugby: 11-16, 13B, 14C, 15A, 16A, 4th XV; Water 13; The Brad Royall Trophy for the player who has achieved the highest Polo: 11-15, 14B, 14C, 16A, 1st VI Rugby representative selection aeq 14; The Pillinger Trophy for a player in his first year of the 1st XV 14; The Ray Wiseman Award for the Best & activities: Cadet Unit Fairest Player in the 1st XV 15; The Mark Crossingham Memorial Trophy for the Best Back in the 1st XV 16 colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Rugby 14A 12; Rugby 1st XV 14- 16; Rugby NSW Schools U16 14; Rugby Combined States U18 15; CAS Rugby 1st XV 16; Cadets - WO2 15, CUO 16; Prefect 16; Rugby NSW Schools 16 MARKAKIS, JAMES Kerrigan House sport: Cricket: 11-14, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A; CAS Track and Field: 12-16; Rugby: 11-16, 13A, 14A, 15A, 1st XV; Swimming: 15-16 Entered 2007 activities: Cadet Unit
colours: Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16
MAKRAM, ANDREW sport: Basketball: 11-13, 7D, 8C, 9C; RAW Sport: 16; Rugby: 11-16, 13B, 13A, Wynn Jones House 14A, 15B, 16B, 2nd XV; Swimming: 14-15 Entered 2009 activities: Cadet Unit; DEAS; Drama Production House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Yr 11 HSC Mathematics Prize 15; Yr 12 Proficiency Prize 16 MAYERS, JAMES Wynn Jones House colours: Music - Choir 11, 13, Orchestra 15-16; Chess 12-13, 14-15 Entered 2011 sport: Cricket: 11, 7C; Football: 11-14, 7C, 8B, 9B, 10B; Table Tennis: 15-16; Tennis: 12-16, 8 Colours, 9 Colours, 10CD, 3rd/4th IV, Open Colour activities: Chess Club; Music - Intermediate Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra
awards: The Pine Bluff Camp Award - Camp 1 13
sport: Basketball: 11-13, 7F, 8E, 9E; Football: 11-16, 7C, 8C, 9C, 10B, 4th XI; Lawn Bowls: 15-16; Swimming: 14 activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Fishing Club TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 288 MEI, JIAWEI MILLER, HUGO Stephenson House Young House Entered 2011 Entered 2011 House Vice Captain 2016 Prefect 2016 House Vice Captain 2016 awards: Yr 7 Visual Arts Prize 11 awards: Water Polo 14As Best & Fairest 12 colours: Music - Orchestra 14-16 colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Music - Band 12-16, Orchestra 13 Water Polo 16A 13; ; Drama Production 15; Prefect 16; Swimming CAS sport: Basketball: 11-15, 7E, 8C, 9D, 10E, 6th V; Rugby: 11-16, 13B, 14B, 15B, Champions 11-14, 16; Water Polo 1st VI 16 16B, 5th XV, 4th XV; Table Tennis: 16 sport: CAS Swimming: 11-16; CAS Track and Field: 12-16; Rugby: 11-13, 16, activities: Cadet Unit; Music - Serenata Strings, Sinfonietta; Symphony Orchestra; 13B, 14B, 15C, 3rd XV; Volley Ball: 14-15, 3rd VI, 2nd VI; Water Polo: Peer Mediation 11-16, 14A, 16A, 2nd VI, 1st VI activities: Charity and Community Committee; Drama Productions; Music - Symphonic Wind Band, Symphony Orchestra
MELDRUM, JAMIE Taubman House MONAHA, WILLIAM Entered 2010 Murphy House Entered 2011 Prefect 2016 awards: Yr 11 HSC Industrial Technology Furniture Prize 15 colours: Cadets - CUO 16 awards: The Kenneth Jones Trophy for the Most Promising Year 7 Football Player 11 sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7E, 8F, 9F, 10F, 10th V, 9th V; Rugby: 11-12, 14-15, 13C, 14C, 16B, 5th XV; Swimming: 13, 16 colours: Football Bill Turner Cup Champions 13; Football 1st XI 15 (Crown); Football 1st XI 16; Prefect 16 activities: Cadet Unit sport: Basketball: 12-14, 8G, 9C, 10C; Football: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 1st XI, 2nd XI; Swimming: 15; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 11, 7CD activities: Cadet Unit; Specialist Programme - Football MICHAEL, JOSEPH Founder’s House Entered 2007 MOON, YANGHI House Captain 2016 School House Entered 2014 awards: Yr 7 Proficiency Prize 11; Yr 8 French Prize 12; Yr 9 French Prize 13; Yr 10 French Prize 14; Yr 10 Geography Prize 14; The Roderick and Janet West Scholarship for Modern Languages 15; Yr 11 French Prize 15; Yr 12 IB Economics Prize 16; Yr 12 French Prize 16 sport: Basketball: 14-15, 10D, Open Colour; Cross Country 14-15; Table colours: Academic Excellence 11-13, 15; Cross Country 14Yrs 12; Music - Band Tennis: 14-16 14-16, Orchestra 15-16; Founder’s House Captain 16 activities: ESL; Visual Art - Photography Group sport: Cross Country: 12, 14; RAW Sport: 16; Swimming: 11, 14, 16; Tennis: 11-13, 15, 7CD, 8CD, 9CD, Open Colour activities: Cartesians’ Society; Charity and Community Committee; Debating Society; Economic Q & A; Music - Intermediate Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Band, Symphony Orchestra; Peer Support
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MORRIS, JORDAN NEWALL, PATRICK Stephenson House Young House Entered 2011 Entered 2011
awards: The Brad Royall Trophy for the player who has achieved the highest awards: The Sydney Timber Institute Peter Savage Trophy for the Best & fairest Rugby representative selection aeq 14 16B Rugby Player 15 colours: Rugby 14A 12; Rugby 1st XV 14, 16; Rugby Sydney Jnr U16 14; Rugby colours: Cadets - ATA 15, SNCO 15, CUO 16 Sydney U16 14; Rugby NSW U17 15; Rugby NSW Schools 16 sport: CAS Track and Field: 11-12; Rugby: 11-16, 13A, 14B, 14A, 15B, 16B, 3rd sport: Basketball: 12-14, 8A, 9A, 10A; CAS Rugby 1st XV 16; CAS Track and XV; Water Polo: 11-16, 14B, 14A, 16B, 16A, 2nd VI Field: 16; Rugby: 12-16, 14A. 15A, 1st XV; Swimming: 15-16 activities: Cadet Unit; DEAS; Drama Productions; Specialist Programme - Rugby activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Fishing Club Union; Visual Art - Digital Media
NGUYEN, PAUL MOSCHATOS, MITCHELL School House Young House Entered 2007 Entered 2003
colours: Drama Production 15
colours: Music - Choir 11; Drama Production 15 sport: CAS Track and Field: 15; Football: 11-16, 7D, 8C, 9C, 10C, 6th XI; Tennis:11-16, 7CD, 8 Colours, 9 Colours, 10 Colours, Open Colour sport: Basketball: 12-15, 8H, 9F, 10E, 9th V; CAS Track and Field: 15-16; Cricket: 11, 7B; Football: 13-16, 9E, 10C, 5th XI; Rugby: 11-12, 13D, activities: Cadet Unit; Chess Club; Drama Production 14C activities: Cadet Unit; Debating Society; Drama Productions; Music - Trinity Choir; Science Club; Sports Experience NICOLAOU, JOHNATHON Dulwich House Entered 2003 MOULARAS, GREGORY Wilson Hogg House Entered 2011 awards: Tennis 7As Best & Fairest (S) 11; Tennis 7As Best & Fairest (W) 11; The Reg Marsh Award for Outstanding Performance at Pine Bluff 13; The Pine Bluff Camp Award - Camp 6 13; colours: Tennis 9A 13, 1st IV 14-15 (Crown); CAS 1st IV Tennis 15 colours: Music - Band 12-16 sport: RAW Sport: 16; Swimming: 13; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 11-15, 7AB, 2nd IV, 9AB, 10AB, 1st IV sport: Football: 11-15, 7D, 8D, 9D, 10D, 5th XI; Lawn Bowls: 16; Tennis: 11-15, 7 Colours, 8 Colours, 9 Colours, 10 Colours, Open Colour activities: Cadet Unit; DEAS; Debating Society activities: Music - Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Band; Science Club
O’BRIEN, WILL Wynn Jones House NAKHLE, NOAH Entered 2008 Kerrigan House Entered 2003 House Captain 2016 awards: Yr 10 Visual Design Prize 14
colours: Drama Production 15; Volleyball 1st VI 15-16 (Crown); Track and Field colours: Swimming CAS Champions 11; Cadets - CUO 16; Kerrigan House National Schools Knockout 16 Captain 16 sport: Basketball: 11-13, 7G, 8F, 9D; CAS Track and Field: 12-16; Football: 11, sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7D, 8E, 9E, 10G; CAS Swimming: 13; Rugby: 11, 16, 7E; Rugby: 12-13, 14C; Volleyball: 14-16, 3rd VI, 2nd VI, 1st VI 13D, 4th XV; Swimming: 12-15; Tennis: 15-16, Open Colour activities: Berea; Cadet Unit; Drama Productions; Music - Guitar Ensemble; activities: Cadet Unit; DEAS; Drama Production; Science Club Specialist Programme - Track and Field TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 290 ORPHANIDES, PAUL PAHOS, MICHAEL School House Hilliard House Entered 2011 Entered 2003 House Vice Captain 2016 Prefect 2016
awards: Yr 9 PD Health PE Prize 13; The Sydney Timber Institute Peter Savage awards: Yr 7 Proficiency Prize 11; The Ogier Cup for CAS Debating 8ATeam Trophy for the Best & Fairest 16B Rugby Player 14 Member 12; Yr 8 Commerce Prize 12; Yr 8 English Prize 12; Yr 9 Commerce Prize 13; Yr 9 Photography Prize 13; Yr 9 Science Prize 13; sport: Basketball: 12-16, 8D, 9C, 10B, 3rd V; Football: 13, 9C; Rugby: 11-12, The Dux of Year 9 2013; Old Trinitarian Union Scholarship Winner for 14-16, 13A, 14B, 16B, 4th XV, 2nd XV; Tennis: 11, 7AB 2015/16; The Reg Marsh History Prize aeq 14; Yr 10 Commerce Prize activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Fishing Club 14; Yr 10 History Prize 14; Yr 10 Photography Prize 14; The Dux of Year 10 2014; The Ron Coghlan Memorial Prize for the best Yr 11 English Student 15; Yr 11 HSC Economics Prize 15; Yr 11 HSC Modern History Prize 15; Yr 12 HSC Business Studies Prize aeq 15; The Parents’ and Friends’ HSC Economics Prize 16; The McClelland HSC English Literature Prize aeq 16; The Old Trinitarians’ Union HSC Modern History Prize 16; OU, DENNIS The Dux of the HSC Candidature for 2016 Archer House colours: Academic Excellence 11-12, 15; Debating 12-16; Music - Choir 12; Dux of Year 9 13; Dux of Year 10 14; Prefect 16 Entered 2004 sport: Cricket: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 3rd XI, 2nd XI; Football: 13-15, 9D, 10B, 4th XI; Rugby: 16, 4th XV; Tennis: 11-12, 7AB, 8AB activities: Cadet Unit; Debating Society; Drama Production; Economic Q & A; Peer Support; Science Club awards: Yr 9 Proficiency Prize 13 colours: Academic Excellence 13; Debating 14-15 sport: Basketball: 14-16, 10C, 3rd V, 5th V; Fencing: 15; Swimming: 11, 13; PANOS, DEAN Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 11-14, 7CD, 8AB, 8CD, 9AB, 10AB Young House activities: Cadet Unit; Debating Society Entered 2003 Prefect 2016
PAGE, HARRISON Young House awards: Yr 9 Proficiency Prize 13; Yr 10 Photography Prize 14; Yr 10 Science Prize 14; Yr 11 Proficiency Prize 15; Yr 12 IB Chemistry Prize 16 Entered 2011 colours: Academic Excellence 13-15; Music - Orchestra 15; Prefect 16 Prefect 2016 sport: Football: 11, 7D; Swimming: 13; Tennis: 11-16, 7AB, 8AB, 8CD, 9AB, House Vice Captain 2016 10AB, Open Colour, 3rd/4th IV; Volleyball: 15-16, 3rd VI activities: Berea; Charity and Community Committee; Economic Q & A; Music - awards: Yr 7 English Prize 11; Yr 12 Proficiency Prize 16 Intermediate Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra; Peer Support colours: Football Bill Turner Cup Champions 13; Football 1st XI 15 (Crown); Cricket 2nd XI 16; Football 1st XI 16; Prefect 16 sport: Cricket: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 2nd XI; Football: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 1st XI PAPACHATGIS, ZAC activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Football Murphy House Entered 2007
PAGET, RYAN Murphy House awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 11; Yr 8 Mandarin Entered 2011 Prize 12; Yr 9 Mandarin Prize 13; Yr 12 IB Computing Prize 16 colours: Music - Band 15-16
sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7D, 8D, 9D, 10D; Football: 11-15, 7D, 8C, 9C, 10C, 5th XI; Volleyball: 15-16, 3rd VI awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 13; Yr 11 HSC activities: Cadet Unit; Music - Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Band; Science Club Construction Prize 15; Yr 12 HSC Building Industry Construction Prize 16 colours: Cadets - ATA 15, SNCO 15, CUO 16 12 sport: Football: 16, 7th XI; Swimming: 11-15; Water Polo: 14-16, 16A, 2nd VI activities: Cadet Unit; DEAS; Drama Production; Science Club 291 VALETE 2016 > continued
PARK, MICHAEL PHILLIS, JARED Dulwich House Murphy House Entered 2011 Entered 2011 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Rugby 13As Best & Fairest Award 12; The Trinity Connection HSC awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 12; The Donald Hospitality Prize 16 Holder Choir Prize for Services to the Chapel Choir 16 colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Track and Field 13-14 colours: Track and Field 11, 13; Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Music - Choir 12-16; Rugby 14A 12; Volleyball 1st VI 13 (Crown), 14 (Crown & Pocket), sport: Basketball: 11-13, 7B, 8A, 9B; CAS Track and Field: 12-16; Football: 11, 15-16 (Crown); Music Major Production 14; Volleyball NSW U17 14; CAS 7B; Rugby: 12-16, 13A, 14A, 15A, 16A, 2nd XV; Swimming: 15; Table Track and Field 15; Volleyball 1st VI 15 (Crown) Tennis: 16 sport: Basketball: 11-15, 7D, 8B, 9A, 10A, 3rd V; CAS Track and Field: 12-16; activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Specialist Programme - Track Rugby: 11-12, 13A, 14A; Volleyball: 11, 13-16, 1st VI and Field activities: Drama Production; Music - Guitar Ensemble, Trinity Choir
PARULEKAR, SIDHARTH Dulwich House PHU, NAM Founder’s House Entered 2003 Entered 2004 School Vice Captain 2016 House Vice Captain 2016 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Yr 7 Proficiency Prize 11; The Ogier Cup for CAS Debating 8ATeam Member 12; Yr 9 History Prize 13; Yr 9 Debating Prize 13; Middle School awards: Intermediate A Chess Team Captain 14; Captain of Chess and the Senior Tennis Doubles Award 13; Yr 10 Proficiency Prize 14; The Old Trinitarians’ I Chess Team Captain Prize 15; The CAS Chess Premiers (CJS Purdy Union Intermediate Public Speaking Prize 14; Yr 12 Proficiency Prize 16; Trophy) 15; Senior School Chess Champion Prize 15; Senior School Chess The Parents’ and Friends’ Medallion | Vice-Captain 16; The Sir Asher Joel Prize for Excellence 16; The Captain of Chess and The Senior | Chess Prize for Services to the School 16; The Old Trinitarians’ Union Debating Team Captain Prize 16; The CAS Chess Premiers (CJS Purdy Trophy) 16 Prize 16; The Old Trinitarians’ Union Senior Public Speaking Prize 16 colours: NSW Jnr Chess League 11-12; Chess 11-13, 15-16; Music - Orchestra colours: Academic Excellence 11, 13-14; Debating 12-16; Tennis 9A 13; Mock 14-16; CAS Chess 15; CAS Chess Champions 16; Trial 15; CAS 2nd III Debating; School Vice Captain 16 sport: Cross Country: 12, 14; Fencing: 16; Fun Fit: 13; Lawn Bowls: 15-16; sport: Basketball: 14, 10C; Cricket: 11-12, 7B, 8B; Football: 15, 5th XI; RAW Swimming: 11-15 Sport: 16; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 11-14, 7AB, 8AB, 9AB, 10AB; Volleyball: 15, 2nd VI activities: Chess Club; Mathematics Club; Music - Intermediate Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra activities: Charity and Community Committee; DEAS; Debating Society; Mock Trial; Peer Support; Trinity Cultural Awareness Group
PIGOTT, TOM PASCALE, REMO Taubman House Murphy House Entered 2011 Entered 2007 Prefect 2016
awards: The Australian Archaeological Institute in Athens Prize 15; The McClelland HSC English Literature Prize aeq 16; The Old Trinitarians’ awards: Jnr A Chess Team Captain 12; Middle School Chess Champion 12; Union HSC Ancient History Prize 16 Middle School Chess Champion 13; sport: Basketball: 11-13, 7G, 8H, 9 Colours; RAW Sport: 15-16; Swimming: 14; colours: Chess 12-13, 16; NSW Jnr Chess League 12; CAS Chess 15; CAS Chess Tennis: 11-14, 7CD, 8CD, 9CD, 10CD Champions 16; Prefect 16 activities: Berea; Economic Q & A; RAW Challenge; Science Club sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7C, 8C, 9C, 10C; CAS Track and Field: 12-16; Football: 11-15, 7C, 8C, 9C, 10C, 5th XI; Swimming: 15; Table Tennis: 16 activities: Charity and Community Committee; Chess Club; DEAS TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 292 PIRAS, WILLIAM RASCH, LIAM School House Wynn Jones House Entered 2004 Entered 2014 House Co-Captain 2016
colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Football Bill Turner Cup Champions awards: The Ray Wiseman Award for the Best & Fairest Player in the 1st XV 14; 13; Track and Field 13; Football 1st XI 14-15 (Crown); Football 1st XI 16; The Brad Royall Trophy for the player who has achieved the highest School House Captain 16 Rugby representative selection 16; The Ray Wiseman Award for the Best and Fairest Player in the 1st XV 16; Australian Representative Medal for sport: Basketball: 11-12, 7B, 8B; CAS Track and Field: 11-14; Football: 11-16, Rugby 16 7A, 8A, 9A, 1st XI; Lawn Bowls: 16; Swimming: 14; Tennis: 15, Open Colour colours: CAS Rugby 1st XV 16; Rugby 1st XV 16; Rugby Australian Schools Barbarians 16 activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Football sport: Basketball:14-16, 10A, 2nd V; Rugby: 14-16, 1st XV
activities: Specialist Programmes - Basketball, Rugby Union
PLESSAS, NICHOLAS Stephenson House RATSAMY, CHENG Entered 2008 Taubman House Entered 2011
sport: Basketball: 11-14, 16, 7D, 8D, 9D, 10E, 8th V; Football: 11-16, 7E, 8E, 9E, 10D, 4th XI, 6th XI; RAW Sport: 15 activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Support; Sports Experience sport: Basketball: 11-12, 14-15, 7D, 8D, 10D, 6th V; Fencing: 15; Lawn Bowls: 16; Table Tennis: 16; Swimming: 13; Tennis: 11-14, 7CD, 8 Colours, 9 Colours, 10 Colours activities: Cadet Unit; Chess Club
RAPTIS, PAUL Taubman House Entered 2003 REYNDERS, ALEXANDER Kerrigan House Prefect 2016 Entered 2011 House Captain 2016 House Vice Captain 2016 awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 11; The Major (AAC) Aikman Trophy for Best Recruit Cadet 12; colours: Swimming CAS Champions 13-16; Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16; Prefect colours: Cadets - CUO 16 16; Taubman House Captain 16 sport: Basketball: 11-12, 7F, 8F; CAS Swimming: 12-16; CAS Track and Field: sport: Cricket: 12-14, 8B, 9B, 10B; Fencing: 15-16; Football: 13-16, 9E, 10E, 12-16; Cross Country: 16; Rugby: 11-15, 13D, 14B, 15C, 16B, 5th XV; 6th XI, 7th XI; Tennis: 12, 8 Colours Water Polo: 13-14, 16C, 16B activities: Cadet Unit activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; DEAS
RICH, MICHAEL Henderson House Entered 2011
awards: Yr 11 HSC Information and Software Technology Prize 15
colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11
sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7E, 8D, 9C, 10C; CAS Track and Field: 12-15; Football: 11, 13-14, 7C, 9C, 10C; RAW Sport: 15-16; Rugby: 12, 16, 14B, 3rd XV 12 activities: Cadet Unit; Fishing Club; Peer Support
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RICKARDS-TANG, LACHLAN SABER, ANDREW Holwood House Holwood House Entered 2011 Entered 2003 Prefect 2016 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Yr 7 Mandarin Prize aeq 11; Yr 7 Music Prize 11; Yr 9 Music Prize 13; awards: Yr 11 School Based Traineeship Prize 15; Yr 12 School Based Traineeship The George and Bess Chambers Memorial Music Prize 14; Yr 10 Music Prize 16 Prize 14; Yr 11 HSC Visual Arts Prize 15; Yr 11 Music Prize 15; Yr 12 HSC sport: Basketball: 12-15, 8E, 9D, 10E, 9th V; Football: 13, 9D; Lawn Bowls: Music Prize 16 16; RAW Sport: 15; Rugby: 11-12, 14, 16, 13D, 15C, 4th XV; Tennis: colours: Music - Band 12-16, Choir 11-12, Orchestra 13-16; Prefect 16 11, 7CD activities: Cadet Unit; Fishing Club; Technology and Design Club sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7E, 8D, 9E, 10C; CAS Track and Field: 14-16; Football: 11-13, 7C, 8C, 9D activities: Drama Production; Music - Academy, Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Band, Symphony Orchestra, Trinity Choir; Peer Support SCRENCI, DOMENIC Young House RYAN, LOCHLAIN Entered 2009 Weeks House Entered 2011
awards: Yr 8 Information and Software Technology Prize 12; Yr 8 Technology Prize 12; Yr 11 HSC Entertainment Prize 15; Yr 11 HSC Software Design and Development Prize 15 colours: Water Polo 16A 13, 1st VI 16 colours: Drama Production 15
sport: CAS Swimming: 11-13; Football: 13, 9D; Rugby: 11-12, 14-16, 13C, sport: Football: 11-13, 7D, 8D, 9D; RAW Sport: 16; Swimming: 14; Tennis: 11- 14C, 16B, 4th XV; Water Polo:11-16, 14A, 16A, 2nd VI, 1st VI 15, 7 Colours, 8CD, 9CD, 10CD, Open Colour activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Fishing Club; Visual Art - activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; Drama Productions; Painting/Drawing Group Ecological Awareness Group; Media Production; Music - Intermediate Concert Band
SAAB, JAMES Weeks House SEET-LEE, JOSHUA Kerrigan House Entered 2011 Entered 2003 Prefect 2016 Prefect 2016 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Yr 8 Proficiency Prize 12; The Major (AAC) Aikman Trophy for Best Trained Cadet aeq 13; Yr 9 Proficiency Prize 13; The G.M. White awards: Preparatory School Vice Captain 10; Yr 7 Christian Studies Prize 11; Yr Memorial History Essay Prize 14; Yr 11 Proficiency Prize 15; Yr 12 7 Geography Prize aeq 11; Yr PD Health PE Prize 11; The Dux of Year 7 Proficiency Prize 16 2011 aeq; Tennis 8As Best & Fairest Award (S) 12; Yr 8 Christian Studies Prize 12; The Dux of Year 8 2012; Yr 9 Geography Prize 13; Middle colours: Academic Excellence 12-14; Football Bill Turner Cup Champions 13; School Tennis Doubles Award 13; Yr 10 Proficiency Prize 14 Football 1st XI 16; Prefect 16 colours: Cross Country 14Yrs 11-12; Dux of Year 7 11; Track and Field CAS sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7E, 8C, 9A, 10A; Football: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, Champions 11; Dux of Year 8 12; Academic Excellence 13-14; Cross 1st XI; Swimming: 15; Table Tennis: 16 Country 16 Yrs 13; Debating 13; Cross Country 14; Cross Country CAS activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Football Champions 14; DEAS - Bronze 14, Silver 15; Music - Orchestra 11-16; Football 2nd XI 16; Prefect 16 sport: Basketball: 15, 6th V; CAS Track and Field: 11-16; Cross Country: 12-16; Football: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9B, 10B, 3rd XI; Tennis: 11-14, 16, 7AB, 8AB, 9AB, 3rd/4th IV activities: Berea; DEAS; Debating Society; Mathematics Club; Music - Academy, Serenata Strings, Sinfonietta, Symphony Orchestra; Peer Mediation; Specialist Programme - Football TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 294 SEKULOVSKI, REECE SMERDELY, MATTHEW Latham House Latham House Entered 2007 Entered 2010 Prefect 2016 House Captain 2016 awards: Yr 11 HSC Business Studies Prize aeq 15; Yr 11 HSC PD Health PE Prize sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7D, 8F, 9C, 10F, 9th V, 8th V; Football: 11-16, 7D, 15; The Dux of Yr 11 HSC Candidature 2015 aeq; Yr 12 Proficiency Prize 8D, 9D, 10D, 5th XI 16 activities: Cadet Unit; RAW Challenge; Technology and Design Club colours: Football Bill Turner Cup Champions 13; Full 1st XI 15 (Crown); Dux of Year 11 15; Latham House Captain 16; Prefect 16 sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7A, 8B, 9B, 10B; Football: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 1st XI; Lawn Bowls: 16; Swimming: 15 activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Football SMITH, CHRISTIAN Hilliard House Entered 2006 Prefect 2016 SHAH, HARSHIL Henderson House awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 12 Entered 2013 colours: Music - Orchestra 12-13; Prefect 16
sport: RAW Sport: 15-16; Swimming: 11-14; Tennis: 11-14, 7 CD, 8CD, 9CD, 10 Colour sport: Cricket: 14-15, 10B, 4th XI; Football: 13, 15, 9E, 6th XI; Lawn Bowls: 16; activities: Berea; Music - Academy, Intermediate Strings, Serenata Strings, Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 14, 10 Colours Symphony Orchestra; Peer Mediation; Science Club; Visual Art - Ceramics Group activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; Chess Club
SMITH, RILEY SHIELDS, BRAYDEN Kerrigan House Taubman House Entered 2013 Entered 2003 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Yr 11 HSC Theory and Practice of Knowledge Prize 15; The Ray Walker HSC PD Health PE Prize 16; The Dorrough Visual Arts Prize aeq 16; awards: Yr 9 Graphics Technology Prize 13; The Andrew Christie Graphics The Andrew Haslam Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Performance in Technology Prize 14 Basketball 16 sport: Football: 11-14, 7E, 8E, 9E, 10E; RAW Sport: 15-16; Tennis: 11-14, 7 colours: CAS Track and Field 15; Basketball 1st V 15-16; CAS 1st V Basketball 16 Colours 8 Colour, 9 Colour, 10 Colour activities: Cadet Unit; Technology and Design Club; Visual Art - Photography Group sport: Basketball: 14-16, 10A, 1st V; CAS Track and Field: 15-16; Swimming: 14-15 activities: Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Basketball
SIKH, GABRIEL Weeks House SOUVALIOTIS, KRISTIAN Entered 2011 Dulwich House House Captain 2016 Entered 2003
colours: Football 1st XI, 2nd XI 16; Weeks House Captain 16 sport: Basketball: 11-12, 7G, 8E; Cricket: 13-14, 9A, 10B; Football: 11-16, 7C, colours: CAS Rugby 2nd XV 16; Rugby 1st XV 16 8B, 9A, 10A, 3rd XI, 1st XI; Swimming: 15; Table Tennis: 16 sport: CAS Swimming: 12-13; Rugby: 11-16, 13A, 14A, 15A, 16A, 2nd XV, 1st activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Football XV; Swimming: 11-12, 15-16; Water Polo: 13-14, 16B, 16C 12 activities: Cadet Unit; Fishing Club; Specialist Programme - Rugby Union
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SPANOS, JAMES STREET, KEEGAN Holwood House Wynn Jones House Entered 2003 Entered 2011 Prefect 2016
colours: Basketball 2nd V 15 awards: Track & Field 13 Years Age Champion 11; Yr 8 PD Health PE Prize 12; Track and Field 15 Years Age Champion 13; The Sydney Smith Memorial sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7B, 8B, 9A, 10A, 2nd V; Football: 11-13, 16, 7A, 8A, Prize 14; The Laing-Peach HSC Science Prize for Biology 16; The CAS 9B, 4th XI; RAW Sport: 15; Swimming: 14 Swimming Champions (The Thyne Challenge Shield) 16; The Swimming Open Age Champion 16 activities: Cadet Unit; Specialist Programme - Basketball colours: CIS Swimming 13Yrs 11; Track and Field 11; Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Swimming 11-16; Swimming CAS Champions 11-16; CIS Cross Country 14Yrs 12; CIS Swimming 14Yrs 12; Rugby 14A 12; CIS Swimming 15Yrs 13; Cross Country 14; Cross Country CAS Champions 14;-15; CAS Cross Country 15; Water Polo 1st VI 15-16; Prefect 16; CIS SRITHARAN, DINESH Swimming Opens 16 Weeks House sport: CAS Swimming: 11-16; CAS Track and Field: 11-16; Cross Country: 12, 14-16; Rugby: 11-16, 13A, 14A, 15A, 16A, 3rd XV, 2nd XV; Water Polo: Entered 2014 15-16, 1st VI activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Swimming
sport: Cricket:15-16, 3rd XI; Rugby: 15, 16B; Table Tennis: 16
activities: Sports Experience SWALLOW, MAXWELL Dulwich House Entered 2003
SROUR, ELIAS Wilson Hogg House colours: Rugby 14A 12, 1st XV 15-16; Cadets - CUO 16 Entered 2009 sport: CAS Track and Field: 11; Rugby: 11-16, 13A, 14A, 15A, 16A, 2nd XV, 1st XV; Swimming: 15-16; Water Polo: 11-14, 14B, 14A, 16B activities: Cadet Unit
awards: Yr 10 Design and Technology Prize 14; Yr 11 HSC Design and Technology Prize 15; Yr 12 HSC Design and Technology Prize 16 sport: Basketball: 12-14, 8H, 9 Colours, 10H; RAW Sport: 15-16; Tennis: 11-14, 7 Colour, 8 Colour, 9 Colour, 10 Colour TANANA, ADAM activities: Cadet Unit; Technology and Design Club; Visual Art - Ceramics Group Latham House Entered 2008
STEELE, SOLOMON Latham House awards: The John Conroy HSC Computing Prize 16 Entered 2014 colours: Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16
sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7E, 8F, 9E, 10F, 8th V, 6th V; Fencing: 15; Football: 12, 8E; Rugby: 11, 13D; Tennis: 13-14, 16, 9 Colour, 10 Colour, Open Colour awards: Yr 12 HSC Drama Prize 16; The Peter Dart Musical Composition Prize 16 activities: Cadet Unit; Drama Production; Maths Club; Science Club colours: Drama Production 15
sport: Water Polo: 15, 2nd VI
activities: Berea; Drama Production TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 296 TANEVSKI, JAYDEN THOMAS, ALEXANDER Latham House Hilliard House Entered 2011 Entered 2004 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Basketball 7As Best & Fairest Award 11; Basketball 8As Best & Fairest awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 11; Mrs Christian Award 12; Basketball 9As Best & Fairest Award 13; The Laing-Peach HSC R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 12; The Pine Bluff Camp Award Science Prize for Senior Science 16 - Camp 3 13 colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Basketball 1st V 16; CAS 1st V sport: Rugby: 16, 4th XV; Swimming: 11-12, 14-16; Tennis: 11-15, 7CD, 8AB, Basketball 16 9AB, 10AB, 3rd/4th IV sport: Basketball: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 1st V; CAS Track and Field: 12-14, 16; activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Fishing Club Football: 11, 13, 15-16, 7B, 9B, 6th XI, 7th XI; Swimming: 12, 14 activities: Specialist Programme - Basketball
THOMAS, MICHAEL Hilliard House TAOUBE, AYMAN Entered 2004 Wilson Hogg House House Vice Captain 2016 Entered 2007
awards: Yr 11 HSC Business Studies Prize aeq 15; Yr 11 Legal Studies Prize aeq 15; Yr 12 HSC Legal Studies Prize 16 sport: Basketball: 13-14, 9E, 10F; Cricket: 15, 4th XI; Football: 11-13, 7B, 8B, colours: Swimming CAS Champions 11-12 9B; RAW Sport: 15; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 11-12, 14, 16, 7CD, 8CD, 10AB, Open Colour sport: CAS Swimming: 11-13; Rugby: 11-16, 13B, 14B, 15B, 16A, 3rd XV, 4th XV; Swimming: 11-16 activities: Cadet Unit; Chess Club; DEAS; Music - Intermediate Orchestra; Science Club activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Fishing Club
THAMBAR, JOASH TRAIFOROS, LUCAS Wilson Hogg House School House Entered 2004 Entered 2004 House Vice Captain 2016
colours: Music - Choir 12, Orchestra 14-16 awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 11; The Christopher Sandars Prize 16 sport: Cricket: 11-14, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B; Fencing: 15-16; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 11-15, 7 Colour, 8 Colour, 9CD, 10CD, Open Colour sport: Cricket: 13-14, 9B, 10B; CAS Swimming: 12-13; Rugby: 11-16, 13D, 14C, 15C, 16B, 5th XV, 4th XV; Swimming: 15-16; Water Polo: 11-12, activities: Berea; Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; Music - 14B Intermediate Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Trinity Choir; Peer Mediation activities: Berea; Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; Specialist Programme - Rugby Union
THOMAS, NOAH Henderson House Entered 2009
awards: The Old Trinitarians’ Union HSC Geography Prize 16 sport: Football: 11-16, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10C, 4th XI, 6th XI; Water Polo: 11-16, 14B, 12 16B, 2nd VI activities: Cadet Unit; Environmental Awareness Group; Raw Challenge 297 VALETE 2016 > continued
TRAN, RAYMOND TSIAKOS, GEORGIO Dulwich House Weeks House Entered 2011 Entered 2011
sport: Basketball: 11-15, 7H, 8H, 9 Colours, 10H, Open Colours; Fencing: 15- sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7G, 8G, 9E, 10E; Football: 11-16, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, 4th 16; Rugby: 11, 13D; Swimming: 12-14 XI, 6th XI; Lawn Bowls: 15-16 activities: Cadet Unit; Visual Art - Digital Media activities: Cadet Unit; Sports Experience
TREVENA, SAMUEL TSINTOMINAS, MICHAEL Weeks House School House Entered 2007 Entered 2009 Prefect 2016 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 12 sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7A, 8B, 9D, 10C; Football: 11-16, 7C, 8B, 9B, 10A, 3rd XI, 2nd XI; RAW Sport: 15; Table Tennis: 16 colours: Cadets - SNCO 15; Prefect 16 activities: Cadet Unit; RAW Challenge; Specialist Programme - Football sport: Basketball: 12-16, 8D, 9D, 10C, 5th V, 4th V; CAS Track and Field: 11- 16; Football: 11-13, 7C, 8D, 9E; Rugby: 14-16, 15B, 16B, 4th XV activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; DEAS; Ngurra-Kurlu (Indigenous Group); Peer Mediation; Science Club; Trinity Cultural Awareness Group TSOI, KADEN Archer House Entered 2012 TSE, KENNETH Founder’s House
Entered 2011 colours: Swimming 13-16; Swimming CAS Champions 13-16
sport: Basketball: 14, 16, 10D, 8th V; CAS Swimming: 12, 14-16; CAS Track and Field: 14; Cross Country: 12, 14; Football: 13, 9D; Rugby: 15-16, 5th XV, 4th XV; Water Polo: 13, 16B colours: Cadets - SNCO 15 activities: Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Swimming
sport: Football: 13-14, 9E, 10E; Lawn Bowls: 16; Rugby: 12, 14C; Swimming: 11, 13; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 11-12, 14-15, 7 Colour, 8CD, 10 Colour, Open Colour activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group TUITAVAKE, SIPU Holwood House Entered 2013
awards: The Selectors’ Trophy for Best Forward in the 1st XV 16
colours: CAS Rugby 2nd XV 16; Rugby 1st XV 15-16
sport: Basketball: 15, 9th V; RAW Sport: 16; Rugby: 14-16, 16A, 1st XV
activities: Economic Q & A; Mathematics Club; RAW Challenge TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 298 VALIOTIS, DIMITRI VERYKIOS, JAMES Hilliard House Hilliard House Entered 2011 Entered 2004 House Captain 2016
awards: Football 9As Best & Fairest Award 13; The Mark Farrow Memorial Trophy awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 11; The Dorrough for the Highest Football representation 16 Visual Arts Prize aeq 16 colours: Football Bill Turner Cup Champions 13; Football 1st XI 15 (Crown); CAS colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Music - Orchestra 11-16 1st XI Football 16; Football 1st XI 16; Hilliard House Captain 16 sport: CAS Track and Field: 11; RAW Sport: 15-16; Rugby: 11-14, 13B, 13A, sport: Cricket: 11, 7B; Football: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 1st XI; Lawn Bowls: 14B, 15B; Water Polo: 11-15, 14B, 14A, 16B, 2nd VI 16; Swimming: 12-14; Table Tennis: 15 activities: Music - Academy, Serenata Strings, Symphony Orchestra activities: Cadet Unit; Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Football
VELTRO, MAX WANG, JONATHAN Wynn Jones House Holwood House Entered 2011 Entered 2008 House Vice Captain 2016
colours: Track and Field CAS Champions 11; Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16 awards: The Stephen & Ian Cray Memorial Prize for the Most Improved Boy in Yr 7 11; Yr 11 HSC Legal Studies Prize aeq 15 sport: CAS Track and Field: 11-16; Rugby: 11-16, 13D, 13A, 14A, 15A, 16A, colours: Cricket 9A 13, 2nd XI 16; Mock Trial 15 2nd XV; Tennis: 11-16, 7CD, 8CD, 9AB, 10AB, 3rd/4th IV, 5th/6th IV activities: Cadet Unit; Specialist Programme - Rugby Union sport: Cricket: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 2nd XI; Football: 15, 5th XI; RAW Sport: 16; Tennis: 11-14, 7AB, 8AB, 9AB, 10AB activities: Cadet Unit; Economic Q & A; Mock Trial; Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Cricket WANG, THOMAS School House VENABLES, PATRICK Entered 2013 Henderson House Entered 2012
sport: Table Tennis: 14-16; Tennis: 13, Open Colour; Volleyball: 14, 3rd VI
activities: ESL; Japanese Club awards: Yr 11 HSC Photography Prize 15; The Briars Trophy for the Opens Player, not in the 1st XV who epitomises the Spirit of Trinity Open Rugby 16 colours: Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16 sport: Cricket: 13-15, 9A, 10A, 3rd XI; Rugby: 13-16, 15B, 16A, 3rd XV, 2nd XV; Swimming: 16 activities: Cadet Unit
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WANLESS, OLIVER WEBSTER, ANGUS Hilliard House Wynn Jones House Entered 2011 Entered 2009 Prefect 2016
awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 11 awards: Yr 9 Christian Studies Prize 13; Yr 10 Drama Prize 14
colours: Cadets Drill Squad Service 13-14; Cadets - SNCO 15, CUO 16 colours: Music - Band 12-16, Orchestra 13, 15-16; Drama Production 14-15; Volleyball 1st VI 15-16 (Crown); Prefect 16; Volleyball NSW U19 16 sport: Cricket: 11, 7C; Football: 13-16, 9E, 10E, 6th XI, 7th XI; RAW Sport: 16; sport: Basketball: 11-12, 7D, 8D; Rugby: 11-12, 13C, 14C; Volleyball: 13-16, Swimming: 12-13; Tennis: 11-12, 14-15, 7CD, 8 Colour, 10CD, Open 3rd VI, 2nd VI, 1st VI Colour activities: Berea; Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; DEAS; Drama activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; Ecological Awareness Productions; Music - Symphonic Wind Band, Symphony Orchestra Group; Music - Concert Band; Science Club
WATSON, JAMES WEHBE, MATHEW Weeks House Archer House Entered 2011 Entered 2009 Prefect 2016
colours: Rugby 14A 12 awards: Yr 7 Most Promising Vocalist Prize 11; Yr 9 Most Promising Vocalist Prize 13; Yr 12 IB Music Prize 16; The Ronald Spillett Memorial Band Prize for sport: Basketball: 11-13, 15, 7B, 8B, 9C, 7th V; Cricket: 14, 10B; Rugby: 11-16, Services to the Band aeq 16 13B, 14A, 15A, 16B, 2nd XV, 3rd XV; Table Tennis: 16 colours: Music - Band 11-16, Choir 11-16, Orchestra 13-16; Prefect 16; Drama activities: Cadet Unit; Ecological Awareness Group; Fishing Club Production 15 sport: Basketball: 11-13, 7F, 8F, 9F; Swimming: 11-13; Volleyball: 14-16, 3rd VI, 2nd VI activities: Berea; Drama Productions; Music - Academy, Barber Shop Quintet, Big Band, Camerata Choir, Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Band, Symphony Orchestra, Trinity Choir WEST, MATTHEW Dulwich House Entered 2011
WAYLAND, JAMES Henderson House Entered 2011 awards: The Ronald Spillett Memorial Band Prize for Services to the Band aeq 16
House Vice Captain 2016 colours: Music - Band 11-16, Orchestra 12-13; Drama Production 13, 15
sport: Basketball: 12-14, 8G, 9F, 10G; Swimming: 11-13; Volleyball:14-16, 2nd VI awards: Rugby 14As Best & Fairest Award 12; The Brad Royall Trophy for the activities: Berea; DEAS; Drama Productions; Music - Big Band, Chapel Band, player who has achieved the highest Rugby representative selection aeq Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band 14 colours: Basketball NSW U14 12; Rugby 14A 12; Track and Field 13; Rugby 1st XV 14, 16; Rugby BSW Schools U16 14; Rugby NSW U17 15 sport: Basketball: 12, 8E; CAS Track and Field: 13-16; Rugby: 12-16, 14A, 15A, 1st XV; Swimming: 13-16 activities: Cadet Unit; Fishing Club; Specialist Programme - Rugby Union TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 300 WESTON, JOSHUA WU, VICTOR Henderson House Murphy House Entered 2011 Entered 2007 Prefect 2016 School Vice Captain 2016 House Captain 2016 awards: Cricket 7As Best & Fairest Award 11; Cricket 8As Best & Fairest Award awards: Junior School Captain 10; Yr 7 French Prize 11; Yr 7 German Prize 11; 12; The Peter Grant Memorial Prize for the best Yr 11 HSC Geography Yr 7 Mathematics Prize 11; Yr 7 Science Prize aeq 11; The Founder’s Student 15 Prize 11; The Dux of Year 7 2011 aeq; The Classical Greek Prize for Yrs 8-10 12; Yr 8 Geography Prize 12; Yr 8 Latin Prize 12; Yr 8 Mathematics colours: Rugby 14A 12; Cricket 1st XI 15-16; Henderson House Captain 16; Prize 12; Yr 8 Most Promising Vocalist Prize 12; Yr 9 Information and Music - Band 11-16, Orchestra 12-16; Prefect 16 Software Technology Prize 13; Yr 9 Latin Prize 13; Yr 9 Mathematics sport: CAS Track and Field: 12, 14-16; Cricket: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 1st XI; Prize 13; Classical Greek Prize for Yrs 8-10 14; Yr 10 Information and Football: 11, 7B; Rugby: 12-16, 14A, 15A, 16A, 2nd XV Software Technology Prize 14; Yr 10 Latin Prize 14; Yr 10 Mathematics Prize 14; The Donald Holder Choir Prize for Services to the Chapel activities: DEAS; Drama Production; Music - Symphonic Wind Band, Symphony Choir 15; Yr 11 Classics Prize (Classical Greek and Latin) 15; Yr 11 IB Orchestra; Peer Support; Specialist Programme - Cricket Mathematics Prize 15; Yr 11 IB Physics Prize 15; Yr 11 IB Psychology Prize 15; Yr 11 IB Theory of Knowledge Prize 15; The Dux of Yr 11 IB Candidature 2015; Yr 12 IB English Prize aeq 16; Yr 12 IB Theory of Knowledge Prize 16; Yr 12 IB Psychology Prize 16; Yr 12 Classics Prize 16; Yr 12 IB Mathematics Prize 16; Yr 12 IB Physics Prize 16; The Dux of the International Baccalaureate Candidature for 2016; The Parents’ and WONG, JONATHAN Friends’ Medallion | Vice-Captain 16; The Shirley Mills Medal 16; The Sir Wilson Hogg House Asher Joel Prize for Services to the School 16 Entered 2012 colours: Dux of Year 7 11; Academic Excellence 12-15; Music - Choir 11-16; Dux of Year 11 15; School Vice Captain 16 sport: Cross Country: 11-14; Tennis: 11-16, 7CD, 8CD, 9CD, 10AB, 3rd/4th IV
activities: Debating Society; Mathematics Club; Music - Trinity Choir; Peer Mediation colours: Cadets - SGT 15, CUO 16 sport: Football: 12-16, 8D, 9E, 10E, 6th XI; Tennis: 13-16, 9 Colour, 10 Colour, Open Colour activities: Cadet Unit XUE, NATHANIEL Hilliard House Entered 2007 WOO, JUSTIN Weeks House
Entered 2008 awards: Mrs Christian R. Thornett’s Prize for Honest Endeavour 12; The 21 Construction Regiment Trophy for the best Sergeant 15 colours: Cadets - ATA 15, SNCO 15, CUO 16; DEAS - Silver 15
sport: Cross Country: 11-14, 16; Fun Fit: 13; RAW Sport: 15-16; Rugby: 15, 5th colours: Music - Choir 11-13 XV; Swimming: 11-14 activities: Cadet Unit; DEAS; Music - Concert Band; Science Club sport: Football: 11-15, 7E, 8E, 9E, 10E, 6th XI; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 11-16, 7 Colour, 8 Colour, 9 Colour, 10CD, Open Colour activities: Cadet Unit; Chess Club; Music - Choir
YUEN, WESLEY Wilson Hogg House Entered 2004
sport: Basketball: 14-15, 10H, 10th V; Fencing: 15; Football: 11-13, 7E, 8D, 9D; Lawn Bowls: 16; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 11-14, 7 Colour, 8 Colour, 9 Colour, 10CD activities: Cadet Unit; Chess Club 12
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ZAND, SOROUSH ZHENG, YU FAN Archer House Murphy House Entered 2011 Entered 2009 House Vice Captain 2016
awards: Football 7As Best & Fairest Award 11; Yr 12 Proficiency Prize 16; The awards: Yr 9 Visual Arts Prize 13; Yr 11 Ab initio Languages Prize 15; Yr 11 IB Cassen Cup for the Outstanding Open Football Team - 2nd XI 16 English Prize 15 colours: Music - Orchestra 11-16; Mock Trial 15; Football 2nd XI 16 colours: Music - Orchestra 15-16
sport: Cricket: 11-14, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A; Football: 11-16, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, 2nd sport: Basketball: 11-15, 7F, 8G, 9 Colours, 10G, 9th V; Football: 11-15, 7E, 8E, XI; Swimming: 15; Table Tennis: 16 9E, 10E, 6th XI; RAW Sport: 16; Table Tennis: 16 activities: Charity and Community Committee; Mock Trial; Music - Academy, activities: DEAS; Debating Society; Drama Production; Music - Intermediate Serenata Strings; Sinfonietta; Symphony Orchestra; Peer Support; Orchestra, Serenata Strings, Symphony Orchestra Specialist Programme - Football
ZHU, ADAM ZHANG, KERRY School House School House Entered 2009 Entered 2012
sport: Basketball: 11-14, 7H, 8H, 9 Colours, 10H; Fencing: 15-16; Tennis: 11- sport: Basketball: 13-14, 16, 9D, 10E, 10th V; Cross Country: 15; RAW Sport: 14, 7 Colour, 8 Colour, 9 Colour 10 Colour 15; Rugby: 13-14, 15C, 16C; Table Tennis: 16; Tennis: 12, 8 Colour activities: Cadet Unit; Chess Club activities: Cadet Unit; Charity and Community Committee; Chess Club; Sports Experience
ZHU, LIEN ZHENG, JAY Hilliard House Founder’s House Entered 2011 Entered 2013
awards: Yr 7 Geography Prize aeq 11; Yr 7 Most Promising Instrumentalist Prize 11; Yr 8 Most Promising Instrumentalist Prize 12; Yr 8 Music Prize 12; Yr sport: Basketball: 15, Open Colour; Table Tennis: 14-16; Tennis: 14, 10 Colour 9 Most Promising Instrumentalist Prize 13; Yr 9 Proficiency Prize 13; The Orchestra Prize 16 activities: Chess Club; ESL colours: Academic Excellence 11, 13; Music - Orchestra 11-16
sport: Basketball: 12-15, 8G, 9F, 10G, 10th V; Football: 11-15, 7D, 8D, 9C, 10B, 4th XI; Swimming: 11, 16; Table Tennis: 16 activities: DEAS; Debating Society; Economic Q & A; Mock Trial; Music - Academy, Serenata Strings, Sinfonietta, Symphony Orchestra; Science Club TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL | THE TRIANGLE 2016 THE | GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRINITY 302 DETUR GLORIA SOLI DEO
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