Trinity College Colac

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In 1888, the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Colac and, in the following year, opened a school in buildings erected in Calvert Street. Joseph’s College, which provided secondary education from Years seven to twelve for girls and boys until 1967. In February 1967, at the request of the local parishes, the Christian Brothers began Trinity College, a secondary school for boys from Years 7 to 10. It was s

ituated in Pound Road at a site that had been purchased in several transactions from 1957 onwards, partly by Monsignor James Gleeson, who had strongly sought the coming of the Brothers. Joseph’s College on the Calvert Street site led to the transfer of its secondary component to a new building on the Pound Road site in 1976. The transfer was completed while Father Coley McKenzie was parish priest. At the request of the new parish priest of Colac, Father John Martin, the Sisters of Mercy and the Christian Brothers agreed to the amalgamation of the two Colleges. This began in 1979 for a three-year trial period and was confirmed as a permanent arrangement in 1982. Joseph’s-Trinity College and both of the original crests and sets of colours were maintained. From 1983 onwards, the single title “Trinity College” came into official use and a new crest was adopted which was based on the original St. Joseph’s crest. The new set of colours of red and blue, embodied one from each of the previous combinations of red and black (Trinity College) and blue and gold (St. Joseph’s). Trinity College Colac is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

A reminder to all the fathers, grandfathers and special male role models in our Trinity community. Our Father’s Day Brea...
21/08/2026

A reminder to all the fathers, grandfathers and special male role models in our Trinity community. Our Father’s Day Breakfast is coming up on Friday 4 September!

Join us for a special morning with our students from 7:30am in the Jubilee Centre. The event is free to attend, but please remember to register for yourself and your Trinity student(s) by Wednesday 2 September.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DOGUJ

We warmly invite Fathers, Grandfathers, and other important male role models to our Father's Day Breakfast on Friday 4 September at 7:30am in the Jubilee Centre. This special event is a wonderful opportunity for our College community and students to come together and celebrate this special day.

The event is free to attend, but we kindly ask that you register by securing tickets for both yourself and your Trinity College student(s) by Wednesday 2 September to help us with catering and seating arrangements. We look forward to sharing this meaningful morning with you.
Please register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DOGUJ

Past student Tobyn Murray (Class of 2023) is set to make his AFL debut for the Fremantle Dockers this weekend! A fantast...
20/08/2026

Past student Tobyn Murray (Class of 2023) is set to make his AFL debut for the Fremantle Dockers this weekend! A fantastic achievement, Tobyn. Congratulations and best of luck!

With the deadline approaching next week, here’s a reminder that we have some great opportunities available to join the T...
19/08/2026

With the deadline approaching next week, here’s a reminder that we have some great opportunities available to join the Trinity College Leadership Team. Explore the opportunities and take the next step in your career with Trinity College.

Applications close Wednesday 26 August at 3pm.

Visit https://www.tcc.vic.edu.au/about/employment/ for more information and to apply.

Trinity College Colac is seeking passionate and experienced educational leaders and teachers to join our team. Explore the opportunities and apply now. Applications close Wednesday 26 August at 3pm.

Visit https://www.tcc.vic.edu.au/about/employment/ for more information and to apply.

Congratulations to our Senior Boys Football Team, who have secured their place in the State Finals! After a strong 67–25...
19/08/2026

Congratulations to our Senior Boys Football Team, who have secured their place in the State Finals! After a strong 67–25 quarter-final win, the boys backed it up with a 59–39 semi-final victory over Mildura. What an achievement!

The boys are proving that hard work pays off and they’re not done yet! Bring on Tuesday 25 August.

Our sporting teams have been enjoying a fantastic few weeks, with several Trinity teams qualifying for State in soccer, ...
17/08/2026

Our sporting teams have been enjoying a fantastic few weeks, with several Trinity teams qualifying for State in soccer, netball, football and basketball. Reaching the State level is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the hard work, commitment and teamwork shown by our students throughout the season.

Congratulations to all our teams on this outstanding achievement. We wish you all the very best for your upcoming games and will be cheering you on every step of the way!

Trinity College Colac is seeking passionate and experienced educational leaders and teachers to join our team. Explore t...
13/08/2026

Trinity College Colac is seeking passionate and experienced educational leaders and teachers to join our team. Explore the opportunities and apply now. Applications close Wednesday 26 August at 3pm.

Visit https://www.tcc.vic.edu.au/about/employment/ for more information and to apply.

Our VET Agriculture students recently visited Nelson’s farm in Cressy to assist with lamb marking as part of their ‘Mark...
10/08/2026

Our VET Agriculture students recently visited Nelson’s farm in Cressy to assist with lamb marking as part of their ‘Marking Livestock’ unit. Swapping their school uniforms for work clothes, students gained hands-on experience putting their learning into practice and developing valuable practical skills in livestock management. A massive thank you to Nick Nelson for welcoming our students and providing this valuable learning opportunity.

Today we welcomed the incredible team from JC Action Sports to Trinity College! Students were treated to an action-packe...
06/08/2026

Today we welcomed the incredible team from JC Action Sports to Trinity College! Students were treated to an action-packed display of BMX skills, while also hearing powerful messages about resilience, teamwork and making positive choices. Thank you to the JC Action Sports crew for an unforgettable experience that inspired and encouraged our students. We loved having you on campus!

Last Friday, our VM students partnered with the Colac Otway Shire to help revegetate an area at Eastern Reserve in Colac...
04/08/2026

Last Friday, our VM students partnered with the Colac Otway Shire to help revegetate an area at Eastern Reserve in Colac. Working together, students planted native vegetation to support local biodiversity while gaining valuable hands-on experience in environmental conservation and community service.

A huge thank you to the Colac Otway Shire for providing this wonderful opportunity for our students to make a positive impact in our local community.

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119 Hart Street
Colac, VIC
3250

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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