Parental Bulletin – 21st June 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER
Dear Parents/Carers,
As I write this week’s parent bulletin, the sun is finally shining through my office window and it actually feels like summer term, which is a good job as there’s been so much to enjoy outdoors this week. We’ve had cricket fixtures, district rounders tournaments and the Year 12 Psychology trip to London Zoo. It is always so humbling to witness the staff enjoying the experiences alongside the students and going the extra mile to create these kinds of opportunities for them beyond the classroom.
The end of this week also marks the end of the summer examinations for Years 11 and 13. I would like, on behalf of all the staff, to congratulate the students on reaching the end of their exams and for their hard work and efforts over the last few months. Next week the Year 11’s will celebrate their time at Trinity at the Year 11 prom and we look forward to sharing that special evening with them.
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 of 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 – Promoting Physical Wellbeing – Please see attached.
For further guides, hints and tips please visit nationalcollege.com.
CBSO CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH CHORUS
Please see the attached flyers.
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.
PROTECT OUR CHILDREN
Please see the attached flyer.
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE
Thank you all with your efforts in helping and supporting your child with Work Experience. We are striving to find placements for all our students, but the situation has proved to be a bit tricky out there in the world of work.
If your child has not received a letter yet about a placement and you are able to help out through family and friends, then that would be marvellous.
The dates are Tuesday, 3rd September – Friday 6th September with hours to suit. If you can send me the details that would be great. laxtonl@trinityhigh.net
Kind regards
Mrs Louise Laxton
DofE
Bronze DofE Expedition – Sunday 30th June 2.30pm – Tuesday 2nd July 5pm
Silver DofE Expedition – Sunday 30th June 2.30pm – Wednesdays 3rd July 5pm
Please refer to your information booklet for further details.
TRINITY SUMMER PYRAMID CONCERT
Trinity Summer Pyramid Concert – Thursday 27th June 6pm – Tickets are now on sale for £2, please follow the link
www.ticketsource.co.uk/trinity-high-school-vith-form-centre
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 |
