Principal's Message

A reminder that student Attitudes to Learning (ATL’s) were published on “Edge”, our Student Management System, last Friday. All teachers have written a comment on these. I encourage you to discuss the comments with your son or daughter, as it is a strong partnership between student, parent and teacher that will provide the best possible environment for learning.

Our inaugural Trinity Day was a resounding success. Starting with a Mass led by Fr Hook with students then going on to enjoy a variety of fun activities. The day finished with the whole school joining together and performing our Haka.

Thanks to our Trinity Catholic College PFA for organising the Bingo night last night. The funds raised are going towards the purchase of Epro 8 Electronics Construction kits and further sports equipment for use at break times.

I had the pleasure of getting around the various sports venues yesterday to observe our Year 7 – 10 athletes in action. Trinity was second in the Year 7 & 8 competition missing out to St Peters by a narrow margin and also second in the Year 9 & 10 competition, again missing by a narrow margin to St Kevins.

Wear it well – most do! The way our young people look, when they are out at the shops or mall and about on the streets in their uniforms, has an impact on the way people, especially employers, think about students from Trinity Catholic College. In some ways all our young people get tarred with the same brush no matter what skills they have to offer.

It is about mind set. We want our young people to believe they can attain what they are capable of achieving. It starts with personal responsibility - for yourself, your image and your actions. Having a uniform creates an identity for a school. It’s part of our brand and we want Trinity Catholic College’s brand to be highly regarded. Furthermore, we want our brand to work favourably for our students.

We have a wonderful uniform and one that is instantly recognisable, so please take this opportunity talk to your daughter or son and encourage them to wear it with pride and wear it well.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari kē he toa takitini

This whakatauki acknowledges team effort, that one's success is due to the support and contribution of many. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes community/a team to enable an individual's success.

Ngā mihi nui

Steve Read

Acting Principal