Parental Bulletin – 2nd May 2025
MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to Summer Term. I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable Easter break and made some wonderful memories during the well-deserved break.
It has been a hot one this week at Trinity, as the exam season started in earnest with key exams at A level and GCSE. The majority of the exams were smaller, practical exams, speaking exams or Year 9 exams and we are incredibly proud of how the students managed themselves this week. Exam season can often be a daunting prospect and it is well worth remembering that help at Trinity is never far away.
This week it was fabulous to meet so many parents at Year 10 parents’ evening. We are so grateful that you gave up your evenings on a scorching hot Thursday evening to come and receive feedback on the progress of your children in such large numbers. Thank you for the feedback on the evening for what we are trying to achieve; we really appreciate it.
As always, the Broadening Horizons curriculum has been alive and kicking this week and students have been taking advantage of all things musical, sporty, creative and fun. Each week I will share the events that make our school special and that make coming to Trinity such a joy for our students.
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. 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. If we make any adjustments this summer term in our uniform, due to hot weather conditions, we will let you know. However, for now, students should wear full school uniform, but they are welcome to remove their blazer in class.
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 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 – 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, 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 summer term.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES FOR LAST WEEK
YEAR 9 – 91.3%
YEAR 10 – 91.9%
YEAR 11 – 90.2%
YEAR 12 – 94.8%
YEAR 13 – 95.0%
OVERALL – 92.0%
Well done to Year 13 for being the Year group with the highest attendance for the week before Easter.
WHAT PARENTS, CARERS AND EDUCATORS NEED TO KNOW
What Parents and Educators Need to Know About – Making Friends Online
10 Top Tips for Parents and Educators – Safety on the Road
Please see attached.
For further guides, hints and tips please visit nationalcollege.com.
CAREERS CORNER
Upcoming Unifrog Webinars
From concept to creation: careers in food and drink-12/5/2025 5:30pm
https://www.unifrog.org/events/upcoming/1341-from-concept-to-creation-careers-in-food-and-drink
Early Years Careers -12/5/2025 4:30pm
https://www.unifrog.org/events/upcoming/1340-making-a-difference-careers-in-early-years
Careers in Medicine/Healthcare 13/5/25 5:45pm
https://www.unifrog.org/events/upcoming/1343-careers-in-medicine-healthcare-making-a-lasting-impact
Green Careers- 13/5/25 4:30pm
https://www.unifrog.org/events/upcoming/1342-green-careers-that-tackle-climate-change
Careers In Management – 14/5/2025 4:30pm
https://www.unifrog.org/events/upcoming/1344-leading-the-way-careers-in-management
Parents and Caregivers: Apprenticeships
DofE GOLD PAYMENTS
A reminder that Gold DofE payments are due, the full balance must be paid before we go on expedition on 1st June.
DROITWICH RUGBY CLUB
Non-contact rugby for adults. Please see attached flyers.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR TIMETABLE
Please find the latest version attached.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Our New Word of the Week ‘chary’
An adjective which describes a person who is scared of doing something.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
| 5 May | May Day Bank Holiday Monday |
| 6 May | School starts at 8.40am |
| 8 May | Year 9 More Able Parents’ Information Evening |
| 15 May | Year 9 Parents’ Evening |
| 23 May | Break up for Whitsun Week |
| 2 June | School starts at 8.40am |
