Body

Here we focus on the 'body' aspect of the school, where you will be introduced to the sporting life and co-curricular activities at Trinity.

Sport is an essential element of the life at Trinity and it is compulsory for all boys who attend the school. Essential for healthy living, disciplined care of the body and the cultivation of temperate habits are an integral component of the development of a well-rounded student.

Trinity offers a vast range of sports that will enable students to develop skills that will translate into all facets of their adult life.

With coaching staff supported by sport specialists who reflect our culture and beliefs, boys learn how to cope with adversity, to lose with dignity, and to win with grace.

Sporting Life

The School believes that involvement in sports programmes, with their emphasis on physical fitness, skill and team building, is an important part of School life. Disciplined care of the body and the cultivation of temperate habits are essential for Healthy living. For this reason Sport is compulsory for all boys from Years 3 to 12.

In the Senior School, sporting activities are provided in a range of different areas catering for the abilities of all boys. Competitiveness is encouraged for the sake of enabling boys to give of their best, rather than simply for the sake of winning. Boys are given the opportunities to succeed and develop through to the elite level in one or more of many different sports. The emphasis on students working in teams opens further avenues for leadership and co-operation. All boys participate in inter-school competitions usually on Saturdays during term. Inter-school matches are organised under the auspices of the Combined Associated Schools (CAS).

Coaching is provided by members of staff, external coaches and specialist personnel. More information about our sporting Directors can be found at right. Testimony to the value of these programmes is the School’s history of success across all sports.

Below you are able to view what sports you are elgable for, and in what season they are available to you:

Winter Sports

Rugby

Rugby has always been one of the most undisputed loves of trinity. This has been engrained in the school and is shown by the success and dedication of the first 15. Rugby is offered in the winter season and has an unlimited number of positions and is available to all year groups.

Football

Football (soccer) has limited positions and is only offered in winter. The first 11 team has gone undefeated for nearly 2 seasons in a row. Trinity currently holds the CAS Thomas Grimson Cup.

Cross Country

Tailed to those loving of enduring sports and wholesome in their dedication to the sport. Trinity offers cross country in winter only and has a limited number of positions. There are also sub divisions of cross country offered for those who aren’t as developed in there endurance capabilities.

School Swimming (Both)

A school favourite, swimming has been one of the long celebrated sports at Trinity. Catering to a wide variety of swimming abilities Trinity allows students to develop their abilities at their own pace.

On the other hand CAS swimming is one of the most ruthless sports that CAS offers. Trinity has held the CAS swimming championship for the last 12 years. With dedicated coaches and facilities to match if you are an elite swimmer look no further.

Tennis (Both)

Offered in both seasons for A and B grade players Tennis at Trinity is a sport of skill and technical ability. With specialised coaches and our own tennis facility it’s easy to understand why so many students enjoy the sport.

Volleyball (Both)

Rising in popularity Volleyball has only recently become a CAS included sport. Trinity has proudly had a stake in this achievement as we have fostered the development of Volleyball for quite some time. PE staff oversea the training of the Volleyball team and are proud couches with successive wins under their belt.

Fencing (Both)

Favouring those of dedication and mastery fencing caters to those with specific skills and a love for the sport. Additionally there are a surplus of positions and it is offered in both seasons.

Lawn balls (Both)

Offered in both seasons’ lawn balls is a sport of patience and calculation. Unfortunately the sport fills up very quickly due to the limited number of positons. It is also offered in both seasons to those who make it into teams.

Table tennis

Being one of the more light hearted sports Table Tennis is created for those who are more focused on academics and this is reflected in the training times. As mentioned the training times are set in a way that allows students to focus more on academics. However the sport is only offered in winter and has a limited number of positions.

RAW Sports (Both)

Essentially RAW is the equivalent of person training but in a group environment. Offered on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings it is convenient and assists in improving fitness. RAW is offered in both seasons and has an unlimited number of positions.

AFL

AFL has only recently joined the trinity sport family but was meant with great popularity. Due to its popularity positons are limited and the sport is an all round great experience.

Summer Sports

Basketball

Utilizing the state of the art basketball facilities at Trinity students are able to develop there basketball skills with the help of dedicated and experienced coaches. While it is only offered in summer this is a surplus of positons available to those wanting to join.

Cricket

Rooted in Australia’s sporting heritage cricket has been one of the long standing favourite sports at Trinity. With multiple cricket pitches around the school and a diverse range of student capabilities it is easy to understand how this sport has remained popular for so long.

Water polo

Soon to be relocated into the new pool at Trinity water polo is one of the most enduring sports offered. Taking advantage of a multi-faceted approach coaches encourage players to work on their fitness outside of the pool and provide guidance to students. Usually there is a very limited number of spots which fill up quickly and the sport is only offered in summer.

Golf

Golf has been a sport that trinity has adopted over the years and remains a highly successful sport. Unfortunately the school offers a very limited number of positions and it is only available in summer.

Co-Curricular Activities

Trinity Grammar School provides an extensive range of Co-curricular Activities for you to discover and develop your skills and talents. From Dramatic Arts and Music, to Debating and Self-Defence, Co-curricular Activities are a vital component of the Trinity Triangle and essential to growing ‘well-rounded’ boys, building boys’ self-confidence and further enhancing their connectedness to the School. Boasting an unparalleled Creative Arts programme, you can express your thoughts through a rich array of media, with first-class facilities for ceramics, sculpture, dance, drama music, and more. Through Trinity’s Society of the Arts and access to the Delmar Gallery, students are exposed to fine art, exhibitions as well as having a professional space to exhibit their own work.

Cadets

The Unit stresses Adventure Training and offers a wide variety of training to cater for many interests – signals, survival courses and field engineering courses, navigation and officer training. Boys in Years 10 and 11 who remain in the Unit take courses in Leadership Training to prepare for various positions of responsibility in the following year. This aspect of the Unit is seen as its most important and valuable function within the whole School framework. The School uses a variety of different military training areas for its bivouacs and camps.

Meeting Details

Friday 3:40 to 5:00 pm around the quadrangle

Band and Orchestra

A complete instrumental and choral programme is undertaken in the Middle and Senior School, which enables boys to undertake tuition at school during school hours or to maintain external tuition. All performance music groups are auditioned with senior groups requiring standards between AMEB Grade 6 and A. Music and instrumental ability as well as a strong music sight-read capacity. The following performance groups rehearse on a weekly basis and are involved in performances at school and in the wider community throughout the year. Rehearsal schedules maximise the opportunity for students to undertake multiple instruments. Members of the Chapel Choir are inducted into the Royal School of Church Music.

Meeting Details

Will be announced at induction

Berea

Berea is a Co-curricular Activity that focuses on Christian leadership training, and is a place where boys apply the skills learnt by experiencing Christian leadership. The name “Berea” derives from a reference in the Book of Acts about a group of Christians in a town named Berea: As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. (Acts 17:10-11). The Bereans were noted for receiving the message with great eagerness and examining the scriptures, two characteristics that are worthy to emulate in a group focusing on Christian leadership.

Meeting Details

Berea involves a weekly training/planning meeting over breakfast on Wednesday at 7.30am in the Dining Hall. Also, boys help to run lunchtime fellowship meetings for either the Senior, Middle or Junior School. During Terms I and II, Berea attends Able. Able is a Christian leaders training event held by Crusaders at St. Andrew’s House, Town Hall, three afternoons each term from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.

Cartesians Society

The Cartesian Society is a small group of Year 11 and 12 students with a passion for argument. The Society acts as a forum where talks are given by the students, and the issues raised by these are discussed by the group. Topics for discussion range from current affairs, philosophy and fundamental moral questions. The Society suits those students with a wide general knowledge, and an ability to express themselves in a precise and concise way.

Meeting Details

5:30pm to 8:00pm in Room S0.3 as advised - usually twice a term.

Charity & Community Group

Year 10 boys volunteer to be members of the Charity and Community Group, with each House being represented by at least one member. The Group aims to promote the profile of charitable and caring work. Group members organise and run events such as Mufti Days, National Days, the collection of food for Anglicare, the 40 Hour Famine and Bandana Day. They are also involved, with the assistance of staff, in running the Middle School Dance. Money raised as part of the Charity and Community Group’s initiatives is distributed to various charities, such as Anglicare, the Exodus Foundation, the Starlight Foundation, and Westmead Children’s Hospital. Members of the Group are involved in the decision of where the raised money is allocated. The Group also organises regular visits to local nursing homes in support of the School’s awareness and involvement in the wider community. A timetable of visits is drawn up in consultation with members of the Group. When the School puts on a major production, the Charity and Community Group act as hosts for guests who attend from our local nursing homes.

Meeting Details

Monday Recess from 10.25am to 10.50am in M0.1

Ecological Awareness Group

Students from Years 10, 11 and 12 who are interested in furthering their knowledge and application of Science, can do so through their involvement in the Ecological Awareness Group. Students would be introduced to aspects of horticulture and animal husbandry with an emphasis on the propagation of native species of plant5s from cuttings, seeds and tubes. They would also be exposed to Australian freshwater fish and crustaceans. There is also the prospect of growing plants hydroponically in our hydroponic cupboard. Students would be educated in native bush regeneration and the re-establishment of native ecosystems with a view to establishing the School as a centre of ecological excellence.Meeting DetailsWednesday, Thursday Lunchtime in Room N1.12

Economics Q&A

The aim of this co-curricular is to teach students about current affairs, as well as the art of asking questions, and methods used by leaders to avoid difficult questions. It is designed for students with a passion for Economics, Business Studies, Legal Studies or Political Studies in Year 12, or accelerant students in Year 11 would be invited to be considered for this co-curricular. Activities during the weekly sessions:

> To prepare questions for upcoming speakers

> Research into the background of speakers

> Have mock Q & A trials

> Learn about specific questioning techniques

> Learn about body language and techniques to avoid difficult questions

> Direct questions to the guest speakers.

Meeting details

A compulsory one hour co-curricular would meet on a Friday after School or this time could be rescheduled to accommodate the timetable for the guest speakers.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Boys who speak English as their second language may be invited to do ESL as their co-curricular activity. The aim of the programme is to develop the boys’ oral and social skills in English. In a relaxed atmosphere the boys are encouraged to read for pleasure. A wide variety of reading material, including daily newspapers, magazines, journals and recipe books, is made available. As well, the boys are encouraged to view current affairs and news programmes to develop their critical thinking skills and expand their vocabulary. There is an emphasis on enjoyment, with the boys developing their listening skills and improving their grammar while listening to song lyrics and music. As well, boys view appropriate films to improve their visual literacy and to support work being studied in the classroom. The ESL programme assists boys to explore their interests, build their self-confidence and improve their English.

Meeting Details

Tuesday afternoons from 3:45pm to 5:00pm in room Q1.4

Sports Experience

Sports Experience is a Co-Curricular Activity aimed at allowing boys the opportunity to experience a variety of sports, with an emphasis on developing personal health and fitness. The group is open to boys in Years 10, 11 and 12. The activities are quite wide ranging, such as Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Indoor Hockey, Indoor Rock Climbing, Bowling, Softball, Go-carting – the list goes on. Self-confidence is nurtured and independence is encouraged. As with all our activities, safety and enjoyment are our main goals.

Meeting Details

Friday afternoons from 3:20pm to 5:00pm in the Sports Centre

Technology & Design Club

The Technology and Design Club is open to students in Years 10, 11 and 12 with a passion for this subject area. Students will be involved in designing and producing various projects using a wide range of materials and processes. These projects will be completed in our School workshops making use of the extensive range of industry-standard equipment. The students are required to follow strict safety rules and wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.

Meeting Details

Wednesday 3.40pm to 5.00pm

Science club

Science club stimulates the curiosity of many aspiring scientists here at Trinity. Catering for a broad range of students the dedicated staff in the science department devise interesting lessons for the students. Allowing both middle and senior school boys further develop there knowelsge of science its easy to understand why it is so popular at Trinity.

Meeting Details

Wednesday 3:40 to 5:00 PM in S3.3