Parental Bulletin – 15th November 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER
Dear Parents and Carers,
I’d like to start by sincerely thanking you for your ongoing support, for what we are doing at Trinity. To know that our parent body is so supportive means the world to us and we really appreciate all of the positive feedback. We also understand that now and again things may go wrong and if that is the case, please get in contact with us and we will help with any issues swiftly and precisely. As mentioned in previous bulletins, the staff email list is on our website (About Us – Meet Our Staff) and is easier than navigating our phone lines, which can be busy during the school day.
The highlights of this week are plentiful.
Last Friday we gathered as a whole school community to hold a festival of remembrance. It featured readings of poems, parading and marching of our new cadet unit and two minutes’ silence following the last post. The commemoration was attended by governors, staff and students and the HEART values were very much on show throughout the occasion.
This week the first series of mock examinations came to an end for Year 11 and 13 students and I would like to express how very proud I am of our students for their hard work and resilience over the past few weeks. Our teachers are now busy marking and moderating the papers and students will receive both feedback on how to improve their performance in the coming weeks.
There have also been some wonderful educational moments taking place in and out of the curriculum, including our photography trip to Worcester Cathedral, our Sports Studies students working with Year 3 students as part of their non examined assessment and our usual wider curriculum opportunities, creating excellent experiences for all, including cross country, cadets, netball and the remembrance house competition which was won by Falak in Year 10.
Please can I remind parents/carers of our unceasingly high expectations around uniform. This term as the temperatures drop, it is important that students be able to keep warm to focus on their learning. We encourage students to wear the Trinity v-neck jumper at this time of year to stay cosy. This is optional and should be worn IN ADDITION to the blazer and not replace it. If students wish to wear a coat, then that is fine, but it must not be a hoodie or tracksuit top and it must be removed in lessons. In terms of appearance, students must wear black, formal polishable shoes and long nails and piercings are not allowed in school.
We appreciate parent/carer support to ensure our students adhere to our uniform and appearance policies.
I hope you all have a good weekend when it comes and I look forward to writing out to you next week.
Mr Ford
CONTACTING SCHOOL
As many of you will have heard on the school answer phone message and to re-iterate Mr Ford’s comments, we receive an exceptionally high volume of calls on a daily basis. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity either to answer a high percentage of these calls or to listen to all voice messages left. We would therefore urge you to email the relevant person/people you wish to contact. Not only does this ensure that we have a written trail of communication between you and school, but it also means that the person you wish to speak to is guaranteed to receive your message.
Please find below key contact email addresses: –
Attendance
Admissions / appeals
General Enquiries
Safeguarding
Designated Safeguarding Lead – Mrs L Chinn – chinnl@trinityhigh.net
Year 9
Head of Year – Miss M Rowley (teacher) – rowleym@trinityhigh.net
Pastoral Manager – Mrs L Lester – lesterl@trinityhigh.net
Year 10
Head of Year – Mr S Green (teacher) – greens@trinityhigh.net
Pastoral Manager – Mrs M Senior – seniorm@trinityhigh.net
Year 11
Head of Year – Mr D Kesterton (teacher) – kestertond@trinityhigh.net
Pastoral Manager – Mrs S Harvey – harveys@trinityhigh.net
Sixth Form
Head of Sixth Form – Mr K Brannan – brannank@trinityhigh.net
Assistant Head of Sixth Form – Mrs C Packet (teacher) – packettc@trinityhigh.net
Assistant Headteacher (teacher) – Mr J Petit – petitj@trinityhigh.net
All staff – https://www.trinity.worcs.sch.uk/uncategorised/staff-emails/
WHAT PARENTS & CARERS NEED TO KNOW
10 Top Tips for Parents and Educators – Teaching Cycle Safety – See attached.
For further guides, hints and tips please visit nationalcollege.com.
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL TOY APPEAL
Revitalising Redditch (the Redditch Mission Area of the 12 Anglican Churches in Redditch) and Acts of Kindness Make Christmas Special Toy Appeal.
The aim of the project is to create a memorable and happy experience for families who are facing financial constraints.
If you are facing financial hardship this Christmas and feel you would benefit from the support of Revitalise Redditch, please contact lawrenced@trinityhigh.net or younge@trinityhigh.net who will make a referral on your behalf. Deadline is 30.11.24
DofE TRAINING WALK – SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER
Please drop off in the Hanbury Woods car park B60 4AS at 9am and collect no later than 12.30pm.
Walking boots or wellies (no trainers please), bring waterproofs, drinks and snacks.
Any issues/emergencies please call the school phone on 07445162128
DofE FOR YEAR 12
If any year 12s are interested in gold DofE please can they see Miss Money to find out more information.
PE DEPARTMENT MESSAGE
If your child cannot take part in their PE lesson due to injuries or illnesses, please email their PE teacher directly or leave a message with admin staff. We no longer accept handwritten notes.
CAREERS CORNER
Guest of the Week – Worcestershire Apprentices
Home – Worcestershire Apprenticeships
Providing Information, advice, and Guidance on Apprenticeships in Worcestershire
Presentation for Year 11 in assembly on Monday 18th November 2024
Presentation for Years 12 and 13 In period 5 Wednesday 20th November 2024
EXTRA-CURRICULAR TIMETABLE
Please find the latest version attached.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Our New Word of the Week: ‘Psephology’
See-FAH-luh-jee – a noun that refers to the study of elections.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
| 19 November | 6th Form Parents Forum |
| 28 November | Year 13 Parents Evening |
| 5 December | Year 11 Parents Evening |
| 12 December | Christmas Concert |
| 17 December | Awards Ceremony 6pm |
| 19 December | End of Term |
| 6 January | Start of New Term |
