Parental Bulletin – 31st January 2025
MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER
Dear Parents and Carers,
Spring is definitely in the air at Trinity, and it is lovely to arrive at work with it being a bit lighter in the mornings. To make the week even more pleasant, the Year 11 and 13 cohorts must be congratulated, for their dedication and energy to their second series of mock examinations. It is always an anxious time for students due to the formality of the fortnight and we are here to support them in any way. If any students require support, please don’t hesitate to contact the relevant Head of Year.
Also, this week, there has been lots of other exciting developments across the school. Our staff professional development training this week focused on inclusion and specifically how best to teach students with autism. Our teachers and support staff really valued the opportunity to understand the most cutting-edge strategies to work with our autistic students and are already applying what they learnt in the training back in their classrooms. Also on Friday, the annual languages trip set off for an incredibly exciting residential trip to Paris. We are excited to see the updates from the party on social media over the weekend and wish them a safe and happy trip.
Please can I remind parents/carers of our unceasingly high expectations around uniform. This term as the temperature drops, it is important that students are 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 sharing highlights of the week with 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 – 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/
ATTENDANCE FIGURES FOR LAST WEEK
YEAR 9 – 91.0%
YEAR 10 – 90.4%
YEAR 11 – 90.4%
YEAR 12 – 91.0%
YEAR 13 – 89.5%
OVERALL – 90.5%
Well done to Years 9 and 12 for being the Year groups with the highest attendance last week!
WHAT PARENTS, CARERS AND EDUCATORS NEED TO KNOW
10 Top Tips for Parents and Educators – Supporting Children to Develop Emotional Literacy Please see attached.
For further guides, hints and tips please visit nationalcollege.com.
CAREERS CORNER
The Worcestershire Skills Show has invited Parents/ Carers to accompany their young person to the event at Sixways Stadium, Worcester WR3 8ZE on Wednesday 5 March between 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Worcestershire Skills Show 2025 | Worcestershire County Council
The Worcestershire Skills Show provides an opportunity for students to gain an insight into what businesses are looking for in their future employees and how their education can help them to develop these skills and qualifications. There will be drop-in sessions to discover how to support young people in their next steps and to find out about the local labour market
If you are interested in attending this event or would like further information, please contact
Current Year 10 – Work Experience Update
Work Experience takes place in the first week of September and includes 3-5th September 2025.
Each form group will attend a workshop covering the basics of work experience will be taking place in the next two weeks with Form Tutor, Careers Advisor and Head of Year.
A check list will be given to students and started in the workshops. Students will be able to take these home and continue to work through objectives independently.
Parents and carers are invited to attend the Worcestershire Skills Show on Wednesday 5 March between 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Six Ways Stadium. The Worcestershire Skills Show will provide your child with an early understanding of what businesses are looking for in their future employees and how their education can help them to develop these skills and qualifications.
Choices Magazine For Parents/Carers January Edition Available January 2025 – Choices
UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS
Can we please remind parents and students of expectations surrounding uniform and particularly piercings. https://www.trinity.worcs.sch.uk/parents-and-students/our-uniform/
No facial piercings are allowed, and this does extend to retainers. If students are found with facial piercings, they will be asked to remove them.
INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS
Deadline for Spring 2 payment is the 10th February, please go to your MCAS to make payment as soon as possible to secure your child’s lesson place. Any issues please contact the Finance Office.
BRONZE DofE
Bronze DofE – Second instalment is due by 7th February. Please go to your MCAS to make payment as soon as possible.
GOLD DofE
Gold DofE forms need to be returned to Miss Money in the PE office.
FACE NEWSLETTER AND TIMETABLE
Please see attached flyers.
FAMILIES IN DEBT
Please see the attached free debt advice flyer for details.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR TIMETABLE
Please find the latest version attached.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Our New Word of the Week ‘divers’ DYE-verz
An adjective meaning something numbering more than one.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
13 February | Performing Arts Championship |
14 February | Break up for half-term |
24 February | School starts at 8.40am |
27 February | Year 11 Parents Evening |