Parental Bulletin – 14th June 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER
Dear Parents/Carers,
As we move quickly through this term, it is always lovely at the end of a long week to reflect on all of the fantastic work that has gone on across the school. Aside from the fact that our exam year groups continue to work hard as they near the end of the formal examination season, there have been so many wonderful opportunities and events taking place this week, where students have been able to demonstrate their skills and talents.
This week some of the highlights include the Year 10 Child Development group baby shower in preparation for the interactive baby week. We have also had Year 8 music transition workshops, Trinity students representing in the county athletics championships and our Year 10 sports leaders running high quality tennis coaching classes for local Redditch first school children.
It is also the time of year where we are nearing the cut off for earning house points towards the final celebration assembly of the year and it would be true to say that we have a fantastic VIP guest booked to come and speak with you all. We are keeping it all a surprise at the moment, but please can I ask parents/carers to save the date of the morning, Tuesday 16th July 2024, to come and celebrate with us.
Please can I remind parents/carers of our two standards themes of the summer term: namely uniform and punctuality.
Although it is warm, students should wear full school uniform. We will allow them to remove their blazers, but we will ask that they have them with them. Also, students should all be wearing their shirts tucked in and looking immaculate.
In terms of punctuality, students should be in their tutor groups at 8.40am. Students who are late do run the risk of their parents/carers facing legal action and we would really appreciate your support in ensuring students arrive to school on time. Over the past two weeks, the number of students late to school has reduced significantly so we really appreciate your support.
I look forward to writing to you next week and enjoy your weekend when it arrives.
Mr Ford
WHAT PARENTS & CARERS NEED TO KNOW
10 Top Tips for Parents and Carers – Fair Play and Friendly Competition – Please see attached.
For further guides, hints and tips please visit nationalcollege.com.
WARMER WEATHER
Please send your child to school with a filled-up water bottle and ensure they have eaten before school, especially during exam time.
THE MALVERN HILLS CHALLENGE
The Malvern Hills Challenge takes place on Saturday 14th September 2024 and raises funds for the charity Help for Heroes which assists serving and ex-service personnel who have been injured on operations or training.
Participants can walk, jog, or run the course at their own pace and enjoy the euphoria of succeeding and experiencing the Malvern Hills Challenge.
You can register as an individual or as a team with your friends, family, school or work colleagues. Dogs are welcome.
Please see attached flyer.
YEAR 11 UNIFORM AND PHONE POUCH DONATION
Once students have completed their final exams, we would be grateful for any donations of uniform, particularly blazers and ties. Also, can phone pouches please be handed in; a box will be put in the year office for any donations. Thank you.
PROM OUTFITS AND ACCESSORIES TO BORROW
We have had an array of outfits and accessories suitable for prom kindly donated. Please come and see Mrs Lester or Ms Kerks next to the Pastoral Office if you would like to have a look and borrow anything.
If you have any unwanted outfits, shoes or accessories that you would like to donate, then we would be happy to receive them. Please contact lesterl@trinityhigh.net or bring to Reception.
YEAR 11 MEDICINES KEPT AT SCHOOL
Any year 11 students leaving Trinity at the end of the academic year who have any medication or medical equipment in school, must collect it from the medical room before leaving. All medicines not collected will be destroyed.
REDDITCH UNIFORM BANK
Redditch Uniform Bank will be held in the Kingfisher Centre on Saturday 3rd August. All items are given away free of charge and all families are welcome.
We accept any donations of branded or generic items, including PE items, bags, shoes and trainers. Donations can be taken to Guest Services in the Kingfisher Centre or Inspire at The Barn in Winyates.
Please ensure donations are in good clean condition.
BARCELONA 2025
Deadline is Friday for expression of interest replies for year 9 Barcelona 2025 trip. Letters were sent to parents/guardians with the QR code and a link to fill out the form with details.
YEAR 12 FOOD TRIP
Deadline for return slips is Friday 14th June for year 12 Food Trip.
YEAR 10 FOOD TRIP – HOW
Year 10 Food Trip to HOW next week, reply slips for those who were given a letter please return them by Friday.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR TIMETABLE
Please find the latest version attached.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
| 8 July | New Intake Evening |
| 10 July | Year 10 Culture Capital Trip |
| 10 July | Year 8 Transition Day 1 |
| 11 July | Year 8 Transition Day 2 |
| 11 July | Year 9 Culture Capital Trip |
| 16 July | Summer Celebration Assembly |
| 19 July | End of term |
