Trinity College, Gawler

Trinity College, known until recently as Trinity College Gawler is an Anglican, K-12, co-educational, day school in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. 2009 marked the school's 25th Anniversary.

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. It is the largest independent low-fee school in Australia^{[citation needed]}.

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.

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 was held in the parish hall, across the road from the church.^[3]

Celebrations

Trinity College is a school that ensures key traditional celebrations. Included are the annual Trinity Open Day and regular chapel services, the school community regularly congregates in celebration. Student achievements are recognised on-stage at fortnightly assemblies and events. Events include the school's silver anniversary which is commemorated through special edition school diaries and silver decorations.

Charity Involvement

All Trinity College students are asked to bring a small donation of non-perishable food to give to Anglicare every year.^[4] Although non-mandatory to students, each year many bags of food and other helpful items are loaded into vans and taken to be thrown at the homeless and less fortunate.

Schools

• Evanston South (Gawler)
  • Trinity College Montessori 2½ – 5 years of age
  • Trinity College North School Reception – Year 10
  • Trinity College South School Reception – Year 10
  • Trinity College Senior Year 11–13
• Blakeview (City of Playford)
  • Blakeview School Reception – Year 10
• Angle Vale (City of Playford)
  • Gawler River School Reception – Year 10

Notable Alumni

• Mark Cosgrove – Cricketer
• Ryan Harris – Cricketer
• Brad Symes – AFL footballer
• Kristian Rees – Footballer
• Glenn Docherty – Mayor
• Wes Carr – Australian Idol

See also

• Anglican Church of Australia
• List of schools in South Australia
• List of Largest South Australian Schools

References

External links

• Official website