Trinity College, previously known as Trinity College Gawler, is an

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al, day school in the northern suburbs of

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. Established in 1984, approximately 4,000 students are enrolled over 5 different campuses in Evanston South,

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, with a sixth planned to open in Roseworthy in 2024 Students from the College have been successful in the

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(3rd in the small school section in 2004), the

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(2003 Secondary Division in Maths Engineering) and the

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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

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robotics team.

History

Trinity College was formed at St Georges Church, Church Hill, Gawler, when a group of parish parents wanted a better place for their children to learn. The first class was held in the parish hall, before moving to its now current location in Evanston South. In 1994, the college purchased 2.16 square kilometres of bushland and created the Blackham Environmental and Conservation Centre. In 1995, the Trinity College Foundation was formed with a Board of 11 volunteer members and became incorporated in 1996. STARplex is a business adjacent to the senior campus, owned and operated by Trinity College. Opened in 2000, the centre has four multi-purpose courts, one 25m and one small indoor heated swimming pools, gymnasium, café, theatre, and conference rooms. The facility offers sports, training, arts and recreational services. The "Trinity Innovation and Creativity School" was opened in early 2020 and contains an art gallery, podcast studios, green rooms, 360 degree projection room, multiple classrooms, design studios and a sunken gallery with a large screen. In 2021 it was announced the school would be teaching students to create VR content as a partner in a project with Pembroke and SEDA College, with the schools working with Newcastle University to run a year-long trial in VR content creation. The College plans to open a sixth school at Roseworthy in 2024.

Alumni

* Travis Head (2011) – cricketer * Wes Carr (1999) – singer/songwriter * Glenn Docherty (2001) – Mayor of

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, Australia * Brad Symes (2001) – footballer * Ryan Harris (1997) – former cricketer * Paul Benz (2003) – Paralympic athlete * Chelsea Jaensch (2002) – track and field athlete * Wayne Milera (2015) – footballer * Jackson Hately (2018) – footballer * Kristian Rees (1996) – footballer * Clementine Ford (1998) – writer

Criticism

In 2021, an incident of alleged racism occurred involving two Trinity College Senior schoolgirls, who were reported to have

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a black baby doll. A white doll was also mistreated. Although an investigation by the school found the incident to not be racially motivated, the school acknowledged that "not having a racist intent does not mean the impact is not racist" and suspended seven students over the incident.

Headmasters

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

Schools

Current: * Evanston South (

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) ** 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 11–12 *

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) ** Trinity College Blakeview, Reception – Year 10 *

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) **Trinity College Gawler River, Reception – Year 10 **Trinity College Montessori Early Learning Centre at Gawler River Planned: * Roseworthy (Light Regional Council) ** Trinity College Roseworthy (planned opening 2024)

Extracurricular Offerings

Trinity College offers the following extracurricular activities to its students:

Basketball Team Achievements

Championship Men (Open)

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: Champions: 2018 : Runners Up: 2016, 2024 : Third Place: 2019

References

External links

* {{ISSA Schools Anglican primary schools in Adelaide Anglican secondary schools in Adelaide Rock Eisteddfod Challenge participants Educational institutions established in 1984 Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools 1984 establishments in Australia Gawler, South Australia