Parental Bulletin – 27th June 2025
MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER
Dear Parents and Carers,
As the academic year heads into the final three weeks, I have the pleasure of taking a brief pause, stepping off the hamster wheel and reflecting on the highlights of the week.
One of the nicest things to happen to a Headteacher is to open the post each morning and receive thank you letters or letters regarding student success. This week I received a letter regarding Lillie T in Year 10 who has being volunteering as a food bank support worker at Batchley Support Group. She has impressed the support group so much that they felt it important to write to us, to recognise her success. Thank you for your service to the community Lillie and keep doing the great work; Trinity is proud of you.
This week it has been the turn of Years 10 and 12 to undertake their summer exam series. We have been really impressed with the attitude displayed by both year groups. There is no getting away from the fact that examinations are daunting, but the more real experiences students get, the better prepared they are for the final assessments. Well done to all in both year groups.
This week, we have also said a fond farewell and good luck to our initial teacher trainees who have been the first cohort through our school-centred teacher trainee hub. Each trainee has not only been a pleasure to have around the school, but they have both developed as great teachers and given loads to the wider life of the school. We have been lucky enough to employ some of them, but all trainees have jobs, and we know they’ll be successful in their teaching careers. A big well done must also go to the trainees’ mentors, who really have invested time, energy and expertise into making the trainees ‘career ready’. Good luck to you all.
Please can I also keep reminding parents/carers to save the date of the evening of TUESDAY 15TH JULY for our summer awards evening. Our governors and I cannot wait to welcome parents/carers of award winners to this prestigious end of year awards event.
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. Next week, unless the temperatures rise again, all students will remain in full school uniform.
If you would like support or guidance with any of these things, please speak to the relevant 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
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 summer term.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES FOR LAST WEEK
YEAR 9 – 88.8%
YEAR 10 – 93.9%
YEAR 12 – 89.5%
OVERALL – 91.0%
Well done to Year 10 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 – Nintendo Switch2
Please see attached.
For further guides, hints and tips please visit nationalcollege.com.
CAREERS CORNER
Year 10 Virtual Work Experience – Journals to be completed when students are on work experience have been shared on students Unifrog accounts in addition to other work experience information, advice and guidance articles.
Work Experience Support: How to get work experience | National Careers Service
Work experience | Worcestershire County Council
Work experience shows that you have a good understanding of working life and that you have developed transferable skills.
Summer Careers Support for Year 11 and 13
HOW College will be hosting dedicated GCSE Advice Cafés at Bromsgrove, Redditch and Worcester campuses on the following dates:
Thursday 21st August 10am – 8pm
Friday 22nd August 10am – 1pm
Tuesday 26th August 10am – 1pm
Careers Worcestershire 26th August 10-1pm Summer Careers Clinic – Careers Worcestershire
Careers advice – job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service
Are you a young person looking for your future career? | Worcestershire County Council
Careers Conversations available to all students – Please email kenderdiner@trinityhigh.net or drop in to the careers room at break or lunch time.
💻 Online Webinar: ‘Career-Ready: How University Prepares Students for the Future’ Wednesday 2nd July 5-6pm Book Here for students, parents, and teachers who want to understand how university helps young people build a strong foundation for their future careers.
WATER SAFETY
Please see attached information.
NEIGHBOURHOOD MATTERS – USING MESSAGING APPS SAFELY
Please see attached.
YMCA WORCESTERSHIRE SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUBS
Please see attached information and two flyers.
SUMMER HOLIDAY SUPPORT – REDDITCH SELF DEFENCE ASSOCIATION
Please see attached.
SUMMER EVENTS IN REDDITCH
Please see the two flyers attached.
OUTDOOR CINEMA AT THE VALE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
10% discount code – SCHSUM10
Please see attached flyer.
BRONZE DofE ASSESSED EXPEDITION
Please be aware the temperature may be quite high on Monday. All students MUST have a sun hat, light clothing and factor 50 suncream with them. #bronzedofe
WOODFIELD SPORTS DAY
A reminder that Year 10 pupils attending Woodfield Sports Day as leaders must arrive to Woodfield by 9am. They need to bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, suncream and a hat.
WORLD CHALLENGE 2026
Unfortunately, we did not get enough numbers. Those of you who signed up, I’m sorry, it will not be running next year. However, we are hoping to launch a trip for 2027 so watch this space.
CYRPUS 2026
The letters have gone out for current Year 12. If you missed these please see Mrs Kirk in room 56. Bromcom is set up so you can now pay a deposit online for the trip. Please return trip letters to the Food block if you would like to go.
PROM TICKETS
A reminder to purchase Year 11 Prom tickets if you have not already done so. Prom is Friday 4th July and tickets are purchased via MCAS app.
CULTURE CAPITAL TRIP – LICKEY HILLS
Parents of students in Years 9 and 10 – Cultural Capital trip payments can be made via the MCAS app under the trips tab. Deadline for payment of £10 is Monday 30th June. Thank you for supporting us to provide educational visits for students at THS.
UNIFORM ADJUSTMENT MONDAY 30TH JUNE AND TUESDAY 1ST JULY
Please see attached letter.
SCHOOL TERM DATES 2025-2026
Please note a change to TED day from 19th December to 24th October. Please see attached.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR TIMETABLE
Please find the latest version attached.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Our New Word of the Week ‘vexillology’
A noun which is the study of flags.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
| 7 JULY | New Intake Evening |
| 9 JULY | Year 9 Culture Capital Trip – Lickey Hills |
| 10 JULY | Year 10 Culture Capital Trip – Lickey Hills |
| 15 July | Summer Rewards Evening |
| 18 JULY | End of Term |
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
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/
WHEN EMAILING SHOOL
If you email office@trinityhigh.net or attandance@trinityhigh.net 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@trinityhigh.net and NOT office@trinityhigh.net thank you.
