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TRINITY INTER – HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL
The Year 4 to 6 and Year 7 to 12 Inter-House Carnivals were held on consecutive days against the backdrop of blissful sunshine, passionate house spirit and blended championship and non-championship events. Across both carnivals, the standards were high in and out of the water, with booming, cheering and support willing the swimmers down the pool. Once again, the ‘house swims’ were a highlight, with excellent participation from all houses throughout both carnivals. Thank you to the wonderful Trinity Aquatic Club for overseeing the canteen, along with the Facilities Team for their excellent contribution, before, during and after the event.
AGE CHAMPIONS
APS | JNR APS SWIMMING
On the back of a strong Inter-House Carnival, the hopes were high for a powerful showing at the JNR APS and APS Swimming Championships. These ambitions were our reality, with outstanding results across both carnivals. The very best of the Trinity spirit was on the display, with tremendous individual swims, outstanding relay performances [including first place in the all-age freestyle relay at the JNR APS Carnival] and a determined willingness to compete in any event for the College. Best wishes to the 19 Trinity athletes who will represent Trinity and the Hinterland District at the South Coast Regional Swimming Championships.
LUTHERAN SWIMMING CARNIVAL
It was all smiles at the Lutheran Swimming Carnival, with a dominant display executed by our Year 3 to 6 swimmers. The Trinity Junior Swimming Team thrived against our fellow Lutheran schools to take away the Division 1 Aggregate Trophy. The day was filled with smiles, spirited and friendly competition and personal best times. Despite the very early start [leaving at 6.45am!], our team thoroughly enjoyed the well – organised Carnival. Special thank you to our Head Coach Anthony Heath and Assistant Coach Katie Lopez for their oversight of the Trinity Aquatics Program – greatly appreciated!
RUGBY POSTS SHINE BRIGHT ON THE TOP OVAL
Under the direction of Trinity Head of Rugby, Mr. Jason Croll, rugby specific posts have been erected on the top oval. This has now given rugby a true ‘home’ for APS Season 1, along with the Trinity 7’s program [boys and girls]. Thank you to the Facilities Team for their significant efforts in bringing this vision to fruition.
QLD ROWING CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS | NATIONAL ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS – BEST WISHES
Selected members of the Trinity Rowing Team enjoyed significant success at the QLD Rowing Championships held at Wyaralong Dam earlier this year. On the back of a dedicated training regime, coupled with quality coaching and guidance from Trinity staff, our athletes won several medals against quality opposition and claimed numerous finals berths.
RESULTS
- Isabel C, Scarlett W, Lillie F, Elina D – Silver Women’s U21 Quad
- Molly L, Charlie N, Sophie C, Emily D, Chloe F – Silver Women’s U17 Quad
- Molly L, Charlie N – Bronze Women’s U17 Double
- Molly L – Third Fastest Women’s U17 Single (event cancelled due to excessive heat)
- Sophie C – Fourth Women’s U16 Single
- Isabel C, Scarlett W – Fifth Women’s U19 Double
- Isabel C – Fifth Women’s U19 Single
- Ky L, Teal’K H – Eighth Men’s U17 Double
- Kristian R, Teal’K H, Ky L, Jed R – A Final Men’s U19 Quad
- Ky L – A Final Men’s U16 Single
Best wishes to the following 15 rowers who have been selected to represent Trinity at the National Championships to be held in Penrith from March 16-24.
- Under 19 Girls: Isabel C, Scarlett W, Lillie F, Elina D, Lola S
- Under 17 Girls: Molly L, Charlie N, Sophie C, Emily D, Chloe F
- Under 19 Boys: Jed R, Kristian R
- Under 17 Boys: Ky L, Teal’K H, Oliver F
School Sport Representative Pathway
HINTERLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
Congratulations to the following students who have gained selection to represent Trinity and the Hinterland District at various South Coast trials!
| AFL | Ruby S |
| AFL | Claire J |
| Football | Pia M |
| Tennis | Sahla M |
| Volleyball | Sarah K |
| AFL | Axel H |
| AFL | Budd C |
| AFL | Ash M |
| AFL | Nixon H |
| Hockey | Aiden D |
| Hockey | Blair D |
| Hockey | Riley P |
| Volleyball | Ben K |
| Volleyball | Marcus P |
| Volleyball | Freddie G |
| Volleyball | Finlay F |
SOUTH COAST REPRESENTATIVES
| Triathlon | Charlie C+ Second place in the Junior Division at the QLD Schools Triathlon Championships. + First place in the Junior Division Relay at the QLD Schools Triathlon Championships+ Selected in the QLD School Sport Triathlon Team to contest the Australian School Sport Triathlon Championships in Perth. |
| Aquathon | Addison C+ Nineth place in the QLD Schools Aquathon Championships. + Selected in the QLD School Sport Aquathon Team to contest the Australian School Sport Aquathon Championships in Perth. |
| Triathlon | Hudson D |
| Volleyball | Ben K |
| Volleyball | Finlay F |
| Baseball | Tyson W |
| Tennis | Sahla M |
External Sporting Success
Baseball | Tyson W
Congratulations to Year 11 student Tyson W for his selection in the Australian Under 16 Baseball Squad. As a part of National Squad, Tyson will tour Atalanta [USA] in September to play several fixtures against teams with future NCAA and MLP players – this is an amazing achievement and opportunity for Tyson! Tyson also recently competed at the U16 Australian Youth Baseball Championships. As a part of the QLD Team, he claimed a well-deserved silver medal.
Ice Hockey | Hunter B
Congratulations to Year 11 student Hunter B for his selection in the Australian Under 18 Boy’s Ice Hockey Team to contest World Championships in Spain in March. Hunter will undertake an important training camp in Italy prior to the prestigious World Championships.
Netball | Kendal U
Congratulations to Year 11 student Kendal U for her selection in the Australian Indigenous Netball Team. Kendal’s team recently toured Fiji where she was crowned MVP of the international carnival. Kendal also recently played in 2024 Indigenous National Carnival as a part of the QLD Team. As a result of strong performances at this carnival, Kendal was subsequently selected in the U16 and U18 Indigenous Australian Schoolgirl’s Team who will travel to New Zealand in September for an international carnival.
Beach Volleyball | Ben K & Sarah K
Congratulations to Year 8 student Ben K on his selection in the QLD U15 Boys Beach Volleyball Team.
Congratulations to Year 11 student Sarah K for her selection in the QLD U18 Girls Beach Volleyball Team. Both Ben and Sarah will compete at the National Championships in March against the best beach volleyballers in the country!
Oz Tag | Stella M
Congratulations to Year 8 students Stella M for being part of the winning Oz Tag team at the State Cup!
AFL | Sophie K
Congratulations to Year 7 student Sophie K for her selection in the Under 13 Girls Suns AFL Academy!
Athletics | Maddison M
Congratulations to Year 10 student Maddison M for her qualification for the Australian Junior Track and Field Championships in Adelaide in the 800m.
Athletics | Ella C
Congratulations to Year 8 student Ella C for her recent qualification for the Australian Junior Track and Field Championships in Adelaide in the 3000m run and 3000m walk. Ella also recently competed in the Little Athletics Regional Championships, where she qualified for QLD Championships in the 400m, 800m, 1500m run and 1500m Walk.
Karate | Millicent M
Congratulation to Year 8 student Millicent M for receiving the ‘2023 Senior Karate – Student of the Year’ award. This honour recognises recognising her achievements and commitment to the World Championships and her spirit in supporting younger students as they begin their karate journey.
Netball | Isabella D
Congratulations to Year 9 student Isabella D for selection in the U14 Hinterland Representative Team. This is Isabella’s third year as a representative player, with up to 200 girls trialling for this team.
Training Reminders
| Volleyball Pathways ProgramYear 7 to 12 | Monday – 7am to 8am All students welcome |
| Rugby Pathways Program Year 6 to 12 | Thursday – 7.15am to 8amAll students welcome |
| Running Club [ARC] Year 4 to 12 | Monday – 3.30pm to 4.30Wednesday – 7.15am to 8amFriday – 7.15am to 8am |
| Running Club [CSC] Year 2 to 5 | Tuesday – 7.30am to 8.15amThursday – 7.30am to 8.15am |
| APS Training Year 7 to 12 | Specific details – Please click here… |
Sporting Success – Let the Sports Department Know!
If you have any sporting success that you would love to share with the Trinity community, please email Director of Sport – Mr David Howells [david.howells@tlc.qld.edu.au]. Please also include photos that can accompany your wonderful achievement.
The Trinity Thunder Sports Blog is published twice per term.
