We all enjoyed Tristan‟s visit to Trinity. He spoke about his books and writing in general and about being an ambassador for “Room to Read.”
He shared a few rules about his work A good story is one quarter “Orientation”, half “Complication” and one quarter “Resolution”.
Use a character that wants something, another character that has opposite wants and stakes – what they each have to lose.
The value of music while writing a story to create a mood. He uses Spotify and storyscrapbook.com. The children were amazed with the variety of attributes for a crazy cat using different music.
The importance of detail in the story eg a foot that has been sweaty all day in a school shoe.
Use information from your own life and embellish and exaggerate.
“Two Wolves” took more than 5 years to write because it is quite different.
He read part of a story and then asked children to use some of the above to suggest complications.
He also encouraged children aged 10-14 to submit under 1000 words a story by August 22nd for possible inclusion in his new “My Life..” book.
Liz Jenkins
Trinity Primary Kemps Creek
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01 Sep 2026
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What a joyful Book Week parade! Our Symphony of Stories 2026 theme filled the hall with colour, characters, and creativity. Students proudly shared their favourite stories and the whole school joined in the celebration. Thank you to our families for helping make the day so special. A special thank you to Mrs Micallef for developing a love of reading in our students 📚💙
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What a joyful Book Week parade! Our Symphony of Stories 2026 theme filled the hall with colour, characters, and creativity. Students proudly shared their favourite stories and the whole school joined in the celebration. Thank you to our families for helping make the day so special. A special thank you to Mrs Micallef for developing a love of reading in our students 📚💙
30 Aug 2026
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Last week our Year 6 students returned from their camp with big smiles and memories they will carry with them for years to come. Over two days they challenged themselves with fun, team‑building activities, worked together to solve problems and encouraged one another. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff members who attended the camp and spent time away from their own families to support our students. Your care, energy, and commitment make experiences like this possible, and our community is deeply grateful. What a wonderful way for Year 6 to grow, learn, and shine together 💙
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Congratulations to the following students who achieved fantastic results at the Zone Athletics Carnival: Billy D – 3rd Boys Junior 800m, 4th 9 years 100m and 4th Jnr 200m Geordan A – 2nd Boys 11 Years 800m Romeo A – 1st Boys 9 Years 100m Evie A – 2nd Girls Junior Long Jump Miracle E – 1st Girls 11 Years 100m, 1st 200m, 1st Discus with a new Zone record, and 1st Shot Put. Miracle was also named 11 Years Girls Age Champion! We wish all our Diocesan representatives the very best as they take on the next level of competition.
14 Aug 2026
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The students had gone home… and the kangaroos arrived! 🦘 A mob of our regular visitors were spotted enjoying the peace and quiet on the oval in the afternoon - grazing, relaxing and generally making themselves at home. 🌿 It’s not every school that can boast kangaroos as regular playground visitors! Our kangaroos have certainly become a special part of our school community. 🦘💚
08 Aug 2026
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Yesterday Year 6 traveled to Holy Family Emerton for the Voice of Youth Cluster Final. Jude and Dominic did an amazing job presenting their speeches and representing Trinity with pride. Congratulations to Dominic who won the Cluster Final and will be representing the St Clair Cluster at the Western Division Final in Week 9.
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Today, we celebrate our Principal Mrs Heffernan, whose leadership and unwavering commitment to Inspiring Excellence continue to shape our school community at Trinity. Through high expectations, innovation and a deep commitment to learning, she empowers our students and staff to strive for their very best. Happy Australian Primary Principals Day!
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This week we farewelled Mrs Rowley who has been a part of our Trinity community for over 16 years. Mrs Rowley has helped countless children discover their own gifts and believe in themselves. She has inspired people through integrity, generosity and compassion and modelling what it means to live the Gospel every day. We know that these gifts that have enriched our school will continue to bless a new community and new people. May God bless you as you continue your journey, and may the light of Christ always guide your path, just as your light has guided so many of ours.
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22 Jul 2026
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OPEN DAY! We warmly invite you to visit us at our upcoming open day. Taking Enrolment applications for 2027. https://www.trinitykempscreek.catholic.edu.au/enrolment
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