CO CURRICULAR

3rd Summer Hill (Trinity Grammar) Scout Group currently consists of:

• Cub Scouts (boys 7 ½ to 10 ½ years), and
• Scouts (boys 10 ½ to 14 ½ years)

School Cub Pack
Each Tuesday evening of Term, the School Cub Pack meets in the Scout Hall at Summer Hill. Under the leadership of its Akela and Assistants, the Pack enjoys its programme of activities from 6.00 p.m. until 7.30 p.m.
Boys who are aged between 7 and 10.5 years or over are eligible to join the Cub Pack. Boys over the age of ten years are eligible to join the Scout Troop which meets at the Senior School on Friday evenings from 6.30 - 8.30 pm.

Trinity 3rd Summer Hill Scouts welcomes all Preparatory and Junior School boys aged between 10.5 and 14 to join us on our adventures.
Scouting at Trinity Grammar has the honour of being one of the oldest Scouting groups in Australia. With over seventy years of Scouting within the School, the ongoing success of the Trinity Scout Group can be attributed to an exciting program that has the boys coming back for more year after year.

It is no wonder that Trinity Grammar Scouts has always been a popular Co-curricular Activity as it represents an important component of the Trinity Triangle and the 'well-rounded' boy that both Trinity and Scouts aim to develop.

Scouting, in keeping with the general principles of Trinity's aim to provide a thoroughly Christian education for the boys, imparts knowledge and understanding of the world we live in, encourages the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development of young people so that they take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens, and as a member of their local, national and international communities.

Both Cub Scouts and Scouts experience an active involvement with outdoor activities, camps, bush walks and numerous other adventure and learning activities.

Traditionally Scouts have met in the Den at Summer Hill on Thursday nights. To enable us to give the boys as many outdoor opportunities as possible we are following a very active programme of weekend activites so will rest our boys when suitable during the week. These structured activites are not only fun and informative but are aimed at completing awards set by the Scouting Association.
 
By teaching positive values and leadership skills, Trinity Scouting makes a direct and positive impact on the community.  Every year, Scouts and their leaders contribute thousands of volunteer hours to their local communities. Sharing time with the aged in the local community, helping with Clean Up Australia Day, Harmony Day and planting trees to help with conserving our environment are just a few examples of the commitment Scouts make to their communities.

Scouting is definitely fun, and it also prepares young people for life in the adult world by teaching responsibility for their own actions and progress. These achievements lay a solid foundation for the success of our future Australian leaders. But don't tell the kids they're learning…they think they're just having fun! 

For more information please contact: Frank Canturi on 0418 283 891

BEFORE / AFTER SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR YEARS 3 – 6 ONLY
            
Towards the end of Term 4 each year, an information sheet is sent home asking parents to nominate their sons for the various other after-school activities. These include Chess, Chess Coaching, Digital Art, Tennis and Computer Club.  This diverse range is offered to give every boy from Years 3 - 6 an opportunity to participate in an activity of his choosing.  Don't overtax your son, as he may already have heavy involvement in other areas. Such a programme is only possible through the consistent dedication and commitment displayed by so many of our staff members.

Chamber Orchestra is held on Tuesday mornings at 7.45am and Trinity Singers at 3.30pm.  Training Band and Prep Concert Band run from 3.30 - 4.30pm on Thursday afternoons and String Orchestra from 3.30 - 4.30pm on Fridays.  If your son is a member of any of these groups, please choose activities that will not be in conflict with any of these musical activities.

CRICKET COACHING (Years 3 - 6 ONLY)
We have been fortunate enough to secure the services of a highly experienced, Level 2 accredited Cricket Coach to run private coaching clinics at the Preparatory School.  These clinics usually run on Tuesday and Friday afternoons.  There is a charge for this activity per Term.

SELF DEFENCE (Years 3 - 6 ONLY)
Self-Defence classes are held on Monday afternoons from 3.30 p.m. until 4.30 p.m. The classes will be held in the Milverton undercroft.  The style of self-defence being taught will be Miyagi Kan, Go Ju-Ryu, Karate Do and the instructor will be Mr George Barounis, a 6th Dan Black-belt. A cost per term (approximately $55.00) will be charged to your account.
Uniform: The uniform is not compulsory and parents should not feel obliged to purchase it. Should you wish, the uniform can be purchased from Mr Barounis for $60.00 - $65.00 (approximately) and should last for at least two years.
Assessment and Grading:  It is not a condition of the after school Self Defence classes that boys participate in gradings.  At the end of each Semester, a voluntary grading will be held costing $30.00 approximately per boy.  This grading, if achieved, can be retained for the future.

TENNIS (Years 3 - 6 ONLY)                
Tennis Coaching will be under the direction of Mr Dick Crealy.   After school tennis lessons take place at the School’s Tennis Centre, which is located on the corner of King and Princess Streets, Ashbury (Phone: 9798 9873).  A cost per term (approximately $65.00) will be charged to your account for this coaching.

Boys receiving Tennis Coaching will be required to wear regular white sandshoes for classes.  Boys travelling to the Tennis Centre on the School Bus will receive a “Tennis” pass in the first few weeks of Term.  There will be no charge for this Tennis pass.

ART CLUB (Years 3 - 6 ONLY)
This is a co-curricular activity offered to boys in Years 5 and 6 only.  The group meets from 7.30am - 8.30am one morning per week.

COMPUTER CLUB (Years 3 - 6 ONLY)
This is a co-curricular activity offered to boys in Years 3 - 6.  Each Year group will have one Term each with Year 6 - Term 1; Year 5 - Term 2; Year 4 - Term 3 and Year 3 - Term 4.

The group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 3.30 - 4.30 p.m.  A cost per term (approximately $40.00) will be charged to your account. 

CHESS CLUB (Years 3 - 6 ONLY)
Chess Club is held on Thursday afternoons from 3.30 - 4.30 pm.  This is for boys who can play Chess and may compete in Inter School competitions. 

CHESS COACHING (Years 3 - 6 ONLY)
Chess Club is held on Wednesday afternoons from 3.30 - 4.30 pm.  A cost per term (approximately $60.00) will be charged to your account.

E.A.P. ATHLETICS (Years 3 - 6 ONLY)
This activity is held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3.40pm - 5.00pm at Campbell Oval, Summer Hill.  The boys will be transported on the Trinity bus but parents are to collect the boys from Campbell Oval at 5.00pm.