1. YEAR 7 PARENT EVENING FEBRUARY 2015 Trinity College

2. The Spirit of Edmund Rice Leader: Father, you led Blessed Edmund Rice to serve you in great and unexpected ways. Grant us the love which filled the heart of Blessed Edmund inspiring him to educate children. Grant us the kindness of Blessed Edmund who always had time for the smallest and weakest. Grant us the gentleness of Blessed Edmund who brought the gentleness of Christ to all his relationships. Grant us the goodness of Blessed Edmund whose broad vision saw ways all around him to spread the goodness of the Kingdom. Lord, teach us to live in the spirit that is so evident in Blessed Edmund Rice Live Jesus in our Heart Response:: Forever

3. YEAR 7 PARENT EVENING Trinity College

4. Agenda Welcome and Opening Prayer Mr I Banks, Headmaster Overview of First Few Weeks Mr J Fritz, Head of Year 7 Becoming Brothers Retreat Mr J Fritz, Head of Year 7 Partnerships and Communications Mr S Harvey, Deputy Principal - Years 7, 9 & 11 Pastoral Care Group Session Pastoral Care Teachers

5. Organisation and Friendships Overview of First Two Weeks

9. STUDENT DIARY- THE “FRITZ METHOD”

10. STUDENT DIARY- THE FRITZ METHOD BLANK SPOTS- The “Black Hole” DON’T TRUST YOUR MEMORY! THERE IS EITHER HOMEWORK OR NO HOMEWORK… BLANK SPOTS MEAN NOTHING- YOU MAY HAVE HOMEWORK BUT YOU FORGOT TO WRITE IT DOWN! DIARY TRAVELS WITH YOU GOES HOME WITH YOU EACH DAY AND COMES TO SCHOOL EACH DAY PARENTS AND PCG TEACHERS SIGN EACH WEEK NOT NEGOTIABLE TICK THINGS OFF IT’S A GREAT WAY OF KNOWING WHAT YOU’VE DONE AND WHAT NEEDS DOING! TICKING THINGS OFF YOUR LIST IS A GREAT FEELING…

11. Becoming Brothers Retreat Trinity College

12. A three day, two night Retreat at and around Camp Kelly (Dwellingup) Focusing on the induction of Year 7 students into the traditions and expectations of being a Trinity College student. Year 12 leaders (Senior Ministers) and staff on the camp will assist with the retreat. The boys will learn about the 4 pillars of the College: Spiritual, Cultural, Academic and Sport. Becoming Brothers Retreat

13. To show students how to develop and become a Christian community. To foster the development of a ‘Sense of Belonging’ amongst the students. To develop qualities of responsibility, independence, confidence and co-operation through the use of outdoor activities. To enhance the relationship between students and teachers by living in a community together. Purpose of The Retreat

14. Activities Team Building Challenges Hiking Rafting

15. Please do not bring the following… ANY ELECTRONICS: CD PLAYERS, MOBILE PHONES, COMPUTER GAMES, IPODS. POCKET KNIVES/MULTI TOOLS ETC. MONEY: NO MONEY IS REQUIRED WHILST ON CAMP ADDITIONAL FOOD- some lollies are OK…

16. BECOMING BROTHERS RETREAT TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF LOST PROPERTY PLEASE ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT HAS THE STUDENT'S NAME ON IT AND IS PACKED IN ONE BAG. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WHAT GETS PACKED INTO THE BAG MUST BE RE- PACKED INTO IT BEFORE LEAVING CAMP KELLY.

17. Sustain Our Swan Trinity College

18. A two day program run by Campus Ministry, The purpose is to connect students with the local East Perth environment, Allow the boys an opportunity to explore the immediate environment and learn to care for the river, Introduction to Christian Service. SOS: Sustain Our Swan

19. Mon & Tue- PCG 7.4, 7.5 & 7.6 Thu & Fri- PCG 7.1, 7.2 & 7.3 Boys will require PE Uniform for both days. Hat and Water Bottle Pencil case

20. PARTNERSHIP Trinity College

21. Phone or meeting with staff Diary Technologies; -Email or SEQTA Information; -Website www.trinity.wa.edu.au -Newsletters Communication

22. Pastoral Care concerns should be directed to your son’s Pastoral Care Teacher as a starting point. Curriculum concerns should be directed to your son’s Classroom teacher as a starting point. Partnership Between Home and School

23. Journey of the Adolescent Soul Held on Wednesday in March at 7:30pm these open forums will explore such issues as: How to maintain a healthy relationship with your son during adolescence How to navigate influences such as peer group, media technology and the media Insights into the growth journey of an adolescent Insights into how parents can support the development of resilience Exploring and developing a deeper understanding of the pressures on modern families If you are interested in learning more about this open forum or registering for this forum please contact Community Coordinator Mrs Beverly Martinez at martinez.beverly@trinity.wa.edu.au or 9223 8106. martinez.beverly@trinity.wa.edu.au

24. Parent Sundowner Staff Lounge, 3 rd Floor of the O’Doherty Cultural Centre Friday 20 TH Feb, 6.00 – 9.00pm BYO drinks, glasses Cocktail food provided $20 per person (through the Online Store) Contact; martinez.beverly@trinity.wa.edu.au

25. Pastoral Care Group Session Pastoral Care Group Session Approx. 20 – 30 minutes

26. Pastoral Care Group Teachers 7.1Mr John Abordi BG07 7.2Mr Glenn ChristiansenBG08 7.3Mr Ian Hailes BG09 7.4Mr Cyrus Naseri BG10 7.5Mr David Ceccarelli BG11 7.6Mr Michael Slack-SmithAG12