Trinity Grammar School, Kew

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Trinity Grammar School, Kew has an esteemed history of educating boys that extends over 115 years. Therefore, its traditions are vital, and its motto of Viriliter Agite – Act Manfully – remains the school's guiding principle. However, a modern view of manfulness requires much more than its traditionally ascribed characteristics of courage and stoicism.

Accordingly, Trinity prides itself on preparing boys for a self-satisfying and happy life, a life of resilience, respectfulness, and fulfilling relationships of compassion to others and contribution to the broader society and communities they live in. In my regular contact with Trinity boys, both current and past, We are always inspired by their leadership, determination, and drive. We are sure you will be impressed by them too.

Blessed with outstanding staff and world-class facilities, the Trinity offering extensively covers the curricular, co-curricular, pastoral, and spiritual domains. These can be appraised on other pages of this website and demonstrate that the school is focused on holistic education for the boys in its care. Open and honest communication is welcome at Trinity, and we genuinely encourage personal contact. Opportunities to visit the school are plentiful, and we look forward to joining us to observe our staff and students in action.

Our Vision The holistic development of each student – spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, and morally, within a school recognized for excellence. Our Mission To grow exceptional young men empowered to contribute to the global community with courage, humility, and integrity. Our Values are

• Excellence – giving our best in everything we do
• Truth – using truthful speech and being honest in our actions
• Humility – holding our power for the good of others
• Integrity – Doing the right thing even when no one is watching
• Courage – persisting in the face of challenge
• Service – caring deeply for the needs of others

The Early Learning Centre (ELC) provides a lively and enthusiastic introduction to boys and girls between the ages of three and five years. The program operates five days a week and offers a full-day program. Children can attend for five days, three days (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), or two days (Tuesday and Thursday).

The ELC offers a safe, creative, and challenging environment that encourages children to explore this secure setting in their own time and at their own pace. Preference is given to families in order of enrolment. Children commencing in the Three Year Old Group must have had their third birthday by 31 January in the year of entry, and children entering the Four Year Old Group must have had their fourth birthday by 31 January in the year of entry. We encourage parents to discuss their child's particular requirements with teaching staff before commencement.

Before and After Care Programs complement the ELC Program to maintain a balanced day for the children and accommodate working parents' needs. The children become an integral part of the school. This is enhanced by their participation in specialist classes such as Music, Library and Physical Education, and a Buddy Program with the Year 3 boys.

The curriculum for Years 7 and 8 at Trinity is designed as a two-year sequence. During these first and critical years of secondary education, students are introduced to the full range of learning opportunities on offer at the school while also developing the personal, social, and organizational skills which will hold them in good stead for the remainder of their education.

Core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and LOTE run almost every day, giving students maximum opportunity to benefit from regular face-to-face teaching in these critical areas. Humanities and Arts subjects also run on most days. However, students change between subjects regularly. Overall, the program sees students studying only eight subjects per term, giving them unrivaled opportunities to develop positive relationships with all of their teachers.

One of Trinity's great strengths has always been the supportive learning relationships between students and teachers. Our dedicated staff pride themselves on knowing each boy as an individual and understanding his skills, passions, strengths, and weaknesses. Seeing students more often makes it possible for these strong relationships to form and grow.

The Year 9 curriculum focuses on the increasing globalization and interconnectedness of the world into which students will move post-school. This takes place through the lens of a Chinese culture study, which sees all boys participate in a three-week immersion experience in China.

The core curriculum is expanded by introducing a suite of semester-length subjects, the aim of which is to help each boy develop a clearer sense of his interests, passions, and enthusiasm. The subject choices made in Year 9 do not commit students to a particular program in the final three years of schooling, and as such, this year should be seen as a further opportunity for boys to explore disciplines and subject areas. The core English program in Year 9 follows the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. Where appropriate, relevant language subjects will also be aligned with this course.

The life of a Year 10 student at Trinity is busy, engaging, focused, and fun. During this year, boys are encouraged to choose the subjects that they will attempt in the first year of their VCE program. This is the time when they must start to think about possible university courses and career pathways. To assist them in this process, all students undertake a work experience placement. Also, a guided testing program is used to help them uncover their aptitudes, interests, passions, and areas for development, all of which help them make informed choices.

The Year 10 program's academic rigor increases significantly throughout the year to prepare each student for the challenges and opportunities presented by their final two years of secondary school. In addition to the core academic program, students are given access to a significant number of elective options, each of which is designed to broaden their skills and challenge their perceptions of the world. Trinity students learn to question the assumptions that underpin global interactions and the extent to which they can be a positive influence locally, nationally, and globally. By the end of the Year 10 program, Trinity students are academically and socially prepared for the years ahead.

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