Felicity Quilty, Author at Trinity Grammar School

Australia Day Honours: An Old Trinity Grammarian Making a Lasting Difference

Felicity Quilty — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:01:33 +0000

Australia Day Honours: An Old Trinity Grammarian Making a Lasting Difference

Nick Pearce OAM (OTG 2011) awarded Medal of the Order of Australia

We are delighted to congratulate our past Trinity student, Nick Pearce OAM (OTG 2011), who was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community through the not-for-profit sector.

Nick, along with the co-founder of their Melbourne-based streetwear label and social enterprise HoMie, was recognised at this year’s Australia Day Honours. HoMie’s profits go towards supporting young people affected by homelessness or hardship.

When Nick was at Trinity, he became very engaged in community activities, and took every opportunity to take on further leadership opportunities in this space.

“I think what I learnt most from my time at school was to be open to trying new things as you never know where they’ll lead you.”

– Nick Pearce OAM

Nick is one of the featured Old Trinity Grammarians in our Choose Your Own Adventure campaign, highlighting the interesting journeys of our alumni.

You can read more about Nick via link below.

A huge congratulations to Nick on this achievement from all of us at Trinity.

Learn more about Nick here

From the Tudor Centre Library to a flagship store on Brunswick Street

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Stepping Up with Pride and Purpose – celebrating our 2026 Student Leaders

Felicity Quilty — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:01:32 +0000

Stepping Up with Pride and Purpose – celebrating our 2026 Student Leaders

“I feel proud to be given this opportunity to represent my peers and give back to the school that’s given me so much.” – 2026 Trinity School Captain, Darcy Stewart.

We are delighted to announce our student leadership appointments for 2026! Darcy is joined by four Vice Captains, Ryan Cen, Tate Harrison, Anthony Papaleo and Ahilan Sudheshan.

Our five student leaders report feeling excited and honoured at being appointed, while also feeling humbled as they step into their captaincy roles for the final term of Year 11 and into Year 12.

“Being appointed as a student leader feels like a culmination of all of my experiences at Trinity, experiences that have shaped my character and helped me grow as a young Trinity man,” Tate says.

“Starting at Trinity in 3-year-old ELC, my desire to be a student leader only got stronger throughout my school journey. I have always seen this position as an opportunity to represent my school with pride and influence my peers to do the same,” Tate adds.

Ahilan agrees, “being appointed as a student leader has given me the opportunity to take on a new level of responsibility around school”.

“This is something which I strongly value and I am so excited to take on any challenges that the year will bring,” Ahilan says.

The captains have reflected on the people who have influenced and encouraged them along their educational journey, sharing sentiments of support from family and friends.

“I was really encouraged by my friends and teachers to go for a captaincy, and having their belief and support made the decision even more meaningful,” Darcy says.

Furthermore, he was inspired by his older brother, who graduated from Trinity in 2023.

“He showed me that it’s possible to work hard and aim high while still staying involved in the things you enjoy,” Darcy adds.

Ryan explains that he would not have imagined applying for a school captaincy role until this year.

“Throughout my time at Trinity, I’ve been lucky to take part in many opportunities across the school, and the support I’ve received has helped me grow and develop as a person, which encouraged me to apply for this role and further contribute to the Trinity community,” Ryan says.

Ryan adds that teachers from the Technology department have probably been the most influential in his growth as a student and a person.

“Both in and beyond the classroom, they’ve taught me to problem solve, adapt and encouraged me to give everything a go, and I’m really grateful for their support and encouragement throughout my time at school,” he states.

Meanwhile, Anthony shares that his biggest passion at school is outreach.

“I enjoy being involved in projects and programs that have a real impact on others, both inside and outside the school community,” Anthony says.

He reflects that he wants to be an empathetic leader, someone who listens and understands before acting.

“I think empathy helps create a stronger, more connected school community where everyone feels supported.”

I feel proud to be given this opportunity to represent my peers and give back to the school that’s given me so much.

2026 Trinity School Captain, Darcy Stewart

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Introducing Personal BEST – Trinity’s Wellbeing Program

Felicity Quilty — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:33:19 +0000

Introducing Personal BEST – Trinity’s Wellbeing Program

Trinity’s newly-launched wellbeing curriculum spans from ELC through to Year 12, providing essential support by equipping students with the knowledge and age-appropriate skills needed to manage a complex range of pressures effectively.

In the Early Learning Centre, our youngest students have a collection of Kimochis – a playful cast of characters designed to help young children recognise, understand and talk about their feelings in a safe and engaging way.

“Emotional learning is a journey – not a destination – and it begins in those vital early years with thoughtful, evidence-based practices like these.”

– Naomi Wright, Director of the Early Learning Centre

Meet ‘Huggtopus’ – a cheerful, round, purple octopus with bright green spots on her tentacles and a big heart to match. She’s one of the Kimochis – a playful cast of characters designed to help young children recognise, understand and talk about their feelings in a safe and engaging way.

Grounded in sport and performance psychology, and shaped by the school’s core values, Personal BEST empowers students to grow through the pillars of Belong, Engage, Strive, and Thrive.

Belong

Inclusion, respect, safety and relationships.

Engage

Encouraging active learning, metacognition, creativity, and strong communication

Strive

Identity, character, resilience, compassion, service and help-seeking, encouraging goal-setting, persistence and personal effort

Thrive

Promoting overall wellbeing and healthy development supporting ambition, goals, purpose, passion, leadership, pathways and performance

Wellbeing

Our wellbeing program strives to foster an inclusive atmosphere where students are not only known, but experience a true sense of belonging within a supportive community.

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Tottenham Hotspur Partnership

Felicity Quilty — Fri, 17 May 2024 01:01:25 +0000

Trinity Grammar School, Kew and Tottenham Hotspur Announce Global Football Development Partnership

Trinity Grammar School, Kew and Tottenham Hotspur have today announced an exciting multi-year football coaching partnership.

In a first for the state of Victoria, Trinity Grammar School students will have the opportunity to learn the Tottenham Hotspur coaching philosophy under the guidance of expert coaches.

The partnership will see a Tottenham Hotspur global football development coach deliver an annual 12-week coaching program to students across the school and to partner organisations, focusing on football development, understanding of the game and strategies.

The program, beginning in 2025, will also provide valuable insights into career pathways, leveraging the Tottenham Hotspur Global Football Development network across numerous countries and continents.

Adrian Farrer, Trinity Grammar School, Kew Principal, said: “We are excited to be partnering with Tottenham Hotspur as we seek to ensure our students get access to the best coaching and development opportunities available. We want our students to aspire to be the best that they can be as players and people, and look forward to collaborating with Tottenham on the pitch, within our curriculum offering and wherever new opportunities exist.”

Chris Acaster, Head of Global Coaching for Tottenham Hotspur said: “The partnership with Trinity Grammar School Melbourne is a hugely exciting moment for us as a Club as we continue to see growth for our Global Football Development Programme. Our programmes are spread far and
wide across the globe, impacting thousands of aspiring players and coaches every year, and we can’t wait to begin this journey with Trinity as our new partners.”

Trinity will further utilise the program to provide masterclasses and specific training camps and activities to partner schools and the local community.

Through Trinity’s connections, the coach will work with local primary schools and community groups to provide access to skills training and programs.

Trinity Grammar School will be able to leverage the expert knowledge of the Tottenham Hotspur coaching network prior to program delivery, including a number of activities during the Club’s visit to Melbourne for a post-season fixture against fellow Premier League side Newcastle United on Wednesday 22nd May 2024.

The Tottenham Hotspur Global Football Development Programme works closely with the Club’s Academy and Women’s Junior Talent Pathway to provide individual progression pathways for players of all development levels.

Player development is at the heart of the Club and The Global Development team impact over 45,000 players and coaches annually, as well as demonstrating year-on-year growth. Technical sessions are delivered by FA and UEFA-qualified coaches who take inspiration from the Club’s Men’s and Women’s First Team training methods to help develop every player that takes part on our programmes.

To find out more visit: https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/the-club/football-development/about/

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For media enquiries please contact: Hannah Clifton, CliftonH@trinity.vic.edu.au

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