Trinity College Roseworthy was raided by Pirates recently, but instead of taking loot, they aimed to raise more than $500 for a vital cause.

Students and staff dressed up for the annual Pirate Day today as part of The Kids’ Cancer Project’s brain cancer awareness month initiative.

Classes were treated to a range of activities throughout the day, including a treasure hunt, and received a visit from Tony Piccolo MP – AKA Pirate Piccolo.

Pirate Piccolo said it was pleasing to see the tight-knit school community that has been built in such a short time.

“It’s exciting to see everyone at the school, including the families, so engaged and in character for events like this, especially for a cause like this,” said Mr Piccolo.

“The students weren’t afraid to launch some cannonball questions during the Q&A, but it’s amazing to see their passion for their area and politics at such a young age.

“Since starting last year, the facilities and community here and surrounding the school continues to grow and will only get bigger, and I’m looking forward to that.”

Starting as a Reception to Year 4 school last year, the campus has taken on Year 5’s this year and will continue to take on a new cohort until they reach Year 10 in 2030, and graduate to the Senior School site for Years 11 & 12.

Trinity College Roseworthy Principal Heather Lockett, who toured Pirate Piccolo through the latest facilities including upstairs to the Year 5 & 6 classrooms, said she is proud to see the students continuing to raise the bar.

“Last year, the student leaders looked at different charities that they wanted to support and wanted to have a focus on charities that related to children,” said Mrs Lockett.

“At the end of the year, when we had our celebration of the arts, they raised money from selling their artwork and gave it to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for arts and crafts for kids that are in hospital.

“We raised just over $300 last year with 78 children, so with 188 students this year, we’ll hopefully hit $500.

“But it’s not just the kids that are engaged, the parents have put a lot of effort into the costumes this year and they’re also heavily involved in our events and fundraisers, which is great to see.”