Parish News
On Monday, November 10, twenty students from Years 7, 8 and 9 made Trinity College Colac proud with the way they conducted themselves on our annual fishing excursion. These boys also demonstrated their excellent fishing skills on the beautiful Louttit Bay Pier in Lorne. The students looked out for one another, and all of them took the safety issues seriously, with no incidents throughout the day.
The fishing club held numerous meetings throughout the year, including trivia competitions and a few video presentations. This club was an excellent way for Trinity’s like-minded, passionate fishing enthusiasts to connect and share their stories of adventures and sometimes the one that got away.
The excitement amongst the group was palpable. The smiles on their faces said it all! This is the event these young fishing enthusiasts look forward to all year, and it really didn’t disappoint. The sun was shining, and the conditions were good. Onlookers enjoyed watching, and some commented on what a fantastic opportunity our students had.
It was a slow start, but things really started happening mid-morning, and the fish were jumping. Kayleb (Year 8) had an outstanding day, using his pink lure and his obvious skills to catch a total of eight fish. This lure may be Kayleb’s secret weapon!
Most students caught a salmon, and Isaiah (Year 7) saw a good-sized trevally, which Jagger (Year 8) helped to remove from the water. Jake (Year 7) and Deegan (Year 8) each caught quite a large salmon. Fish and chips for lunch on the pier were a winner, and the trip home was quite loud. All in all, a pleasant and successful day!
Thanks go to many support staff who helped coordinate the day. A huge thank you to Mr Stephen Gill and volunteer Darren Leerson for their tireless efforts in supporting the students and helping with so much throughout the day. Their expertise was invaluable.
“It was a great day, the weather was on and off, but we all almost caught a fish, and everyone was happy!” Brock
“It was a good day and very enjoyable!” Tully (Year 8)
“Very fun & I manhandled a trevally!” Jagger (Year 8)
“It was a fun day catching salmon & trevally. We caught so many fish!” Deegan (Year 8)
“I loved the fishing trip because my friends were there, and everyone got to catch a few fish, and we had fish and chips for lunch!” Henry (Year 7)
“It was an amazing experience. I would recommend it to everyone who gets a chance! I really enjoyed the day!” Jake (Year 7)
“I found the day fun and exciting, especially when the schools of salmon came through. Overall, the day was a lot of fun, and the club should continue!” Kayleb (Year 8)
“The day was good with heaps of fish and lots of fun!” Brodie (Year 8)
“He had such a great day. It was nice to see him come home so happy. Thank you! ” A happy Mum
Until next time!
Ms Cathy Phelan – Fishing Club
