Trinity College, Gawler


Trinity College, previously known as Trinity College Gawler, is an Anglican, K-12, co-educational, day school in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. It was established in 1984. Trinity College caters for approximately 3,600 students over five schools – Trinity College Senior (Evanston South), Trinity College Blakeview (Blakeview), Trinity College Gawler River (Angle Vale), Trinity College North (Evanston South) and Trinity College South (Evanston South) with a Montessori preschool.

Trinity College
Location
Gawler

South Australia

Australia
Coordinates34°38′00″S 138°44′09″E
Information
TypeIndependent, co-educational, day
MottoIn God Is My Faith
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
DenominationAnglican Church of Australia
Established1984
ChairK. Heath
HeadmasterNick Hately
ChaplainRev'd David MacGillivray
Enrolment(K-12)[1]
CampusSuburban
Colour(s)White, red & yellow
AffiliationsSports Association for Adelaide Schools
Websitewww.trinity.sa.edu.au

Students from the College have been successful in the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge (3rd in the small school section in 2004), the Tournament of Minds (2003 Secondary Division in Maths Engineering) and the Wakakirri competition, with Gawler River earning a 1st place in the division one section for new schools and South receiving 1st in the division three section. Trinity College is also home to the BaCoNeers, a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team.[2]

Origin

Trinity College originated at St. George's Church, Church Hill, Gawler, when a group of parish parents decided their children needed a better future. The first class (27 students) was held in the parish hall, across the road from the church. In 1985 the College moved to the Evanston South site.


In 1994 the College purchased 535 acres of natural bushland and the Blackham Environmental and Conservation Centre was opened. This has on site toilets, water and shelter that assist staff and students when undertaking excursions to this property.

In 1995 the Trinity College Foundation was formed with a Board of 11 volunteer members and became incorporated in 1996. The College Foundation manages three tax deductible funds.

STARplex is a facility owned and operated by Trinity College as a not-for-profit recreation centre for the benefit of the school and the community. Opened in 2000, the centre has a four court stadium, two indoor swimming pools, full gymnasium, café, a theatre and conference rooms. The facility also offers sports, training, arts and recreation services.

In 2017 the Trinity College Pavilion was officially opened and is now home to College old scholar sporting clubs.

In 2019, construction on a multi-purpose synthetic hockey pitch and tennis court facility was completed. The facility offers a full size hockey pitch and 12 tennis courts.

The Trinity Innovation and Creativity School (TICS) was officially opened in Term 1 of 2020 and includes a 360 degree projection room, virtual and augmented reality, interactive technology, podcast studio, advanced robotics opportunities, gallery spaces, art and design studios, ICT, film making, sunken gallery and animation laboratories as well as university enabled teaching spaces.

College Milestones
  • 1984 - Opened at St Georges Parish Hall with 27 students
  • 1985 - Moved to the Evanston South site
  • 1988 - First Presentation Ball was held and a Trinity tradition commenced
  • 1989 - First College DUX announced, the Iacopetta Shield
  • 1991 - Trinity College Blakeview Opens
  • 1991 - Trinity College Chapel Opens
  • 1993 - Trinity College North and Trinity College South Open
  • 1994 - Blackham Environmental and Conservation Centre Opens
  • 1995 - Trinity College Foundation established
  • 1996 - Trinity College Montessori Preschool Opens
  • 1996 - Trinity College Old Scholars Hockey Club established
  • 2000 - Trinity College Gawler River Opens
  • 2000 - STARplex Opens
  • 2006 - Trinity College Senior Opens
  • 2006 - Trinity College Old Scholars Football Club established
  • 2007 - Trinity College Old Scholars Cricket Club established
  • 2014 - Trinity College celebrates 30 Years of Operation
  • 2017 - Trinity College Pavilion Opens
  • 2017 - Trinity College achieves a Guinness World Record
  • 2019 - Multipurpose synthetic hockey pitch and tennis courts opens
  • 2019 – Trinity College Old Scholars Tennis Club established
  • 2020 - Trinity Innovation and Creativity School opens

Headmasters
  • Mrs Christina Hatchett – 1984
  • Mr Michael Hewitson – 1984 to 2002
  • Mr Luke Thompson – 2002 to 2010
  • Mr Nick Hately – 2010 to current

Schools
  • Evanston South (Gawler)
    • Trinity College Montessori Early Learning Centre 3 – 5 years of age
    • Trinity College North, Reception – Year 10
    • Trinity College South, Reception – Year 10
    • Trinity College Senior, Year 11–13
  • Blakeview (City of Playford)
    • Trinity College Blakeview, Reception – Year 10
  • Angle Vale (City of Playford)
    • Trinity College Montessori Early Learning Centre (opens 2021)
    • Trinity College Gawler River, Reception – Year 10
  • Roseworthy (Light Regional Council)
    • Trinity College Roseworthy (opening 2023)
House Name School
 Adams Blakeview
 Angas/Beadell North
 Burton/Coombs North
 Chisholm/Clunies-Ross South
 Craigmore Blakeview
 Dawkins Gawler River
 Fatchen/Martin North
 Farrer/Florey South
 Heaslip Gawler River
 Hillier Gawler River
 Greenway/Hargrave South
 Jamieson Blakeview
 Kingsford-Smith/Lawson South
 Mawson/Mitchell South
 May/McKinlay North
 Paterson/Tebbutt South
 Playford Blakeview
 Roberts Gawler River
 Saunders/Thiele North
 Stevens Gawler River
 Tregenza Gawler River
 Uley Blakeview
 Warren/Witt North
 Whittington Blakeview

Extra-Curricular Offerings

The College offers a range of experiences including service work, language growth, exploring history, cultural immersion, unique sporting opportunities and academic challenges as well as national and international travel experiences.

Specific opportunities include:

  • Art Club
  • Athletics
  • Bands/Ensembles
  • Basketball
  • Cattle Club
  • Choirs
  • Code Club
  • College Musical
  • Cricket
  • Dance
  • Debating
  • Engineering and Robotics
  • Equestrian
  • Extended Learning Program
  • Football
  • Goat Club
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Kidz Club
  • Lion Dancing
  • Netball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • STEM Robotics
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Tournament of Minds

Alumni

Clementine Ford (1998)

Clementine Ford is an Australian feminist writer, broadcaster and public speaker. She wrote a regular column for Daily Life for seven years.  Her two books Boys Will Be Boys and Fight Like a Girl are often the source of much debate.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clementine_Ford_(writer)

Wes Carr (1999)

An international award winning singer/songwriter, Wes received his first 2018 Golden Guitar for best collaboration with Catherin Britt in 2013 he received Best Male Artist at the International Acoustic Music Awards and 2008 he won the sixth season of Australian Idol. Wes recently performed After the War on ANZAC Day with Corporal Elizabeth Smith, proceeds supporting The Australian War Memorial.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wes_Carr

Kristian Rees (1996)

A central defender soccer player, Kristian debuted for Adelaide City in 2000 until 2003 when he debuted for Adelaide United. He played in the A League Inaugural Premiers (Adelaide United) in 2006 the year he also played in the Asian Champions League, In 2007 he debuted for Wellington Phoenix until moving to Gold Coast United in 2009. He is currently the lead Senate candidate for South Australia standing for the United Australia Party.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristian_Rees

Ryan Harris (1997)

Former Australian cricketer Ryan Harris was a right-arm fast bowler who was a member of the Australia national cricket team until retiring in the Ashes tour lead up of 2015. Career highlights include; 2000/01 South Australian Redbacks One Day Cup Debut, 2001/02 South Australian Shield Team Debut, 2002/03 Bradman Medal, 2002 Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy, 2008 Queensland Shield Team Debut, 2009 Australian Cricket Team One Day Cup vs South.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Harris_(cricketer)

Travis Head (2011)

Travis Michael Head is an international cricketer who is currently the co vice-captain of the Australian national team in Tests. He is contracted to South Australia and the Adelaide Strikers for domestic matches. He is a left-handed middle-order batsman and a part-time bowler. Career highlights include; 2011 South Australian Redbacks First Class Debut, 2012 ICC U/19 ODI World Cup, 2013 Adelaide Strikers Debut (BBL), 2014 Dehli Daredevils Debut (PL), 2015 SA Redbacks Captain, 2016 AustraliaT20 Team Debut, 2016 Australia ODI Team Debut,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Head

Paul Benz (2003)

Australian Paralympic athlete he won a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Games in the Men's 4 × 100 m T35-38 event, for which he received a Medal of the Order of Australia. Other career highlights include; 2002 World Championships – Lille, France, Gold Medal 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m relays, Bronze Medal 100m, 2004 Paralympic Games – Athens, Greece, Gold Medal 4 x 100m relay, 2006 World Championships – Assen, Netherlands, Gold Medals 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Benz

Chelsea Jaensch (2002)

Chelsea Jaensch is an athlete specialising in the long jump. She made her major competition debut at the age of 31 at the 2016 World Indoor Championships finishing eleventh. She returned to competition in 2012 after a seven-year break to focus on education and playing netball. Career highlights include; 2000 South Australian Open Women’s Long Jump Champion, 2002 South Australian Open Women’s Long Jump Champion, 2003 South Australian Open Women’s Long Jump Champion, 2003 South Australian Open Women’s 100m Hurdles Champion, 2004 South Australian Open Women’s 400m Hurdles Champion, 2011 South Australian Open Women’s Long Jump Champion, 2014 Aust Athletics Championships + Commonwealth Games Trials bronze Women's Long Jump.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Jaensch

Glenn Docherty (2001)

Glen Docherty was elected the third Mayor of the City of Playford in 2010. To date, the youngest mayor of Playford. He unsuccessfully contested the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Newland for the Liberal Party at the 2014 state election.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Docherty

Brad Symes (2001)

Bradley Thomas "Brad" Symes played midfielder who debuted for Port Adelaide in 2002 and was traded to the Adelaide Football Club in 2008. Career highlights include; SANFL Premiership Player 2005, 2007 (Central Districts), 2012 joint winner of the Magarey Medal.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Symes

Wayne Milera (2015)

A mid-fielder for the Adelaide Football Club Wayne Milera was drafted by Adelaide with pick 11 in the 2015 national draft. He is also the recipient of the Mark Bickley Emerging Talent Award, recognising the achievements of a first or second-year player under 21 on and off the field.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Milera

Jackson Hately (2018)

Is a tall and strong-bodied midfielder for Greater Western Sydney (Giants). He was drafted from South Australian side Central Districts where he played 12 SANFL games in 2018. He won All-Australian selection for his performances for South Australia in the NAB Under-18 National Championships. Jackson made his AFL debut in round five, 2019.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Hately

See also

References
  1. Trinity College- College Profile (accessed:11-05-2006)
  2. "Engineering & Robotics". Trinity College. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
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