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Parental Bulletin – 26th September 2025

MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER

Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

This week at Trinity has been action packed and a very busy Autumn term week across the school. One of the new features of this year’s parent bulletin, is to shine a light on the amazing students that were nominated to attend Headteacher’s brunch last Friday. Last week it was a pleasure to meet Jazmin W and Kayla W, who were nominated for their conscientious approach to school, and demonstrating the HEART values consistently. Also, Katie M-S and Leo R who have made huge progress in academic and pastoral fields. We are very proud of these students and look forward to more Headteacher’s brunches throughout the year.

This week, visits to lessons across the school have evidenced good approaches to learning for the vast majority of students. Classrooms have been calm and purposeful. It has been amazing to spend lots of time in sixth form over the week and witness not just students who are focussed academically, but students who are committed to charity work, and have, alongside staff organised this year’s Macmillan coffee morning which takes place today. It is also always great to visit sixth form on ‘Toast Friday’ too, it is the best atmosphere in the sixth form centre, and we feel very privileged to have so many young role models in one space.

On Thursday, it was brilliant to see so many Year 11 parents/carers join their children for the Year 11 information evening, where crucial guidance was shared, to provide a clarity and help all Year 11 students and parents/carers to understand the best ways to attack this coming year. Thank you to everyone that supported the evening.

In terms of our commitment to personal development, this week we recognised Youth Mental Health Day 2025, and the senior leadership team made it their mission to talk to as many students about positive things as possible. Students completed reflections on the HEART Wall, and we really appreciated their approach to the day.

Every week, we remind parents/carers and politely ask, that you work with us to ensure that your child is in school every day, unless they are extremely unwell or there are other exceptional circumstances. We would also ask that you work with us to ensure they arrive well ahead of 8.40am and that they present to school each day in immaculate school uniform. In Autumn Term, full school uniform is expected, and appearance should be immaculate. Facial piercings are NOT permitted, and students should understand that blazers are compulsory, and jumpers are optional. We will only accept the Trinity sweatshirt or knitted v neck available from Orchard clothing.

If you would like support or guidance with any of these things, please speak to the relevant Form Tutor, Head of Year or Pastoral Manager and we will be happy to support you.

I am looking forward to sharing news from around the school next week.

Mr Ford

CONTACTING SCHOOL

As many of you will have heard on the school answer phone message, we receive an exceptionally high volume of calls on a daily basis. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity 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 – for planned absences and recording illness absences
Attendance@trinity.bmat.co.uk

Admissions / appeals
Admissions@trinity.bmat.co.uk

General Enquiries
Office@trinity.bmat.co.uk

Safeguarding
Designated Safeguarding Lead – Mrs L Chinn – chinnl@trinity.bmat.co.uk

Year 9
Head of Year – Mr D Kesterton (teacher) – kestertond@trinity.bmat.co.uk
Pastoral Manager – Mrs S Harvey – harveys@trinity.bmat.co.uk

Year 10
Head of Year – Miss M Rowley (teacher) – rowleym@trinity.bmat.co.uk
Pastoral Manager – Mrs L Lester – lesterl@trinity.bmat.co.uk

Year 11
Head of Year – Mr S Green (teacher) – greens@trinity.bmat.co.uk
Pastoral Manager – Mrs M Senior – seniorm@trinity.bmat.co.uk

Sixth Form
Assistant Head of Sixth Form – Mrs C Packet (teacher) – packettc@trinity.bmat
Assistant Headteacher – Mr J Petit (teacher) – petitj@trinity.bmat.co.uk

All staff – https://www.trinity.worcs.sch.uk/uncategorised/staff-emails/

WHEN EMAILING SHOOL

If you email Office@trinity.bmat.co.uk or Attendance@trinity.bmat.co.uk please can you ensure you put your child’s full name and year group in the title.

If your child is absent, please only email Attendance@trinity.bmat.co.uk and NOT Office@trinity.bmat.co.uk thank you.

STUDENT EQUIPMENT

Please ensure your child has pens, pencils and any equipment needed for their day. Please also ensure your child has a refillable water bottle to keep them hydrated throughout the day.

ATTENDANCE FIGURES FOR LAST WEEK

YEAR 9 – 91.8%

YEAR 10 – 90.9%

YEAR 11 – 92.7%

YEAR 12 – 95.7%

YEAR 13 – 92.8%

OVERALL – 92.3%

Well done to Year 12 for being the Year group with the highest attendance for last week.

WHAT PARENTS, CARERS AND EDUCATORS NEED TO KNOW

What Parents and Educators Need to Know About – Youth Violence

Please see attached. For further guides, hints and tips please visit nationalcollege.com.

CAREERS CORNER

Year 12 and 13 UK University and Apprenticeship Search Events

Meet the Russell Groups from 30th September to 2nd October you can access impartial advice and guidance for your next steps. Meet the Russell Group Webinars: 30th Sept – 2nd Oct

University and Apprenticeship Fair

Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham – Thursday 5th March – email: emma@ukuniversitysearch.co.uk
Leicester Tigers Stadium – Tuesday 10th March – email: dan@ukuniversitysearch.co.uk
The University of Derby – Friday 17th April – email: dan@ukuniversitysearch.co.uk

School Leaver Open Event | Stratford-upon-Avon College-15th November 10-2pm
Open Days – WCG – Warwickshire College– 4th October, 29th November and 24th January
Open Day 2025 – South and City College Birmingham – 16th October and 26th November 4-7pm
Kidderminster College October Open Event Tickets, Mon 6 Oct 2025 at 17:30 | Eventbrite – 6th October 17:30-19:30pm
School Leaver Open Event (Blossomfield Campus) | Solihull College & University Centre 29th November 10-2pm October Open Event 2025 | Heart of Worcestershire College – 8th October 5-8pm

Parent/Carer Events
School Leaver Parent Introduction Talks | Solihull College & University Centre

8th October 6.00-6:45pm and 6:45-7:30pm

Parent/Carer Events
Adult and HE open event! | Heart of Worcestershire College

22nd October 5.00-8.00pm

Year 11, 12 and 13 Students

Young Professionals Virtual event with PwC-Monday September 29th, with PwC from 5pm to 6pm

What to Expect

Learn about PwC’s Flying Start Programmes, and gain a head start into professional services

Gain insight into business, finance, and accounting careers at PwC

Hear from professionals and ambassadors about their experiences and career journeys

Apply via the link below if you’d like to secure your place.