Parental Bulletin – 4th October 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER
Open Mornings next week – 9.15am to 10.15am or 10.15am to 11.15am each morning Monday to Thursday. To book please go to our website (https://www.trinity.worcs.sch.uk/) and click on the Open Week pop up “Eventbrite – Click here to view” to book your slot.
Open Evening – open to all – no booking necessary. 6.30-8.30pm Main Hall.
Please note, due to our open evening next Thursday, school will be finishing early at 1:35pm.
Eligible Free school meals will be taken during break time.
Dear Parents/Carers,
As we venture deeper into the Autumn term, it is fair to say that life at Trinity is definitely back in full swing and frankly feels better than ever. This is largely due to the sense of community that is being created by the fantastic relationships that exist between students and staff. It is such a wonderful place to come to each day and we are really looking forward to showing prospective parents and students around our school on our Open Week next week (Open mornings 9.15-11.15 Monday -Thursday and Open Evening on Thursday 10th October from 6.00pm-8.30pm.
Some of this week’s highlights include the Macmillan Coffee morning bake sale run by the sixth formers, which was a huge success and raised significant amounts of money for such an important and impactful cancer charity. Other highlights have been in and around the curriculum, such as our new historian of the month winners Chloe, Manny and Kye, who have shown remarkable determination to their history studies. Also, the House Art competition has taken place, extra-curricular sport continues to be well-attended and the food technology department is on fire (not literally) with all the wonderful experiences that they are providing for our students, such as the recent fish masterclass.
Please can I remind parents/carers of the best ways to reach us if you would like to contact us. Some recent parent feedback has led me to believe that there are some frustrations around our phone lines and how busy they are at peak times in particular. It is really important that we listen to parent feedback and respond swiftly, therefore my strong recommendation is that if you would like to discuss anything with a member of staff then email is the best option. You can find staff email addresses on our website in ABOUT US, MEET OUR STAFF.
I hope you all have a good weekend when it comes and I look forward to writing out to 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
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/
WHAT PARENTS & CARERS NEED TO KNOW
What Parents/Carers and Educators Need to Know About – In-Game Chat.
For further guides, hints and tips please visit nationalcollege.com.
FULLY FUNDED SCHOOL SUPPORT COURSE
Please see attached letter and course information flyer.
CAREERS CORNER
Parents and Carers
You may be interested in this 25 minute podcast with Chamber of Commerce to gain more insight into supporting your career choices and apprenticeships.
Guardians of the Apprentice Podcast – Episode 3 (youtube.com)
Date for your Diary
Saturday 9th November 2024 10am-2pm
Stratford Upon Avon Open and Taster Subject Event
https://www.stratford.ac.uk/events/school-leaver-open-event-202411/
Open Day Birmingham City University
19th October 2024 9am -3pm
https://www.stratford.ac.uk/events/school-leaver-open-event-202411/
DoE SILVER REPLY SLIPS
Reply slips of interest for Silver Duke of Edinburgh (year 11) are due on 7th October. This is only to express an interest and then you will receive an information pack and pay their first instalment.
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.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR TIMETABLE
Please find the latest version attached.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Our New Word of the Week:
‘chthonic’ – pronounced THAH-nik, adjective: something related to or in the underworld, the infernal.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
| 10 October | Open Evening 6pm |
| 24 October | Year 9 Tutor Parents Evening |
| 25 October | Break up for half term |
| 04 November | School starts at 8.45am |
| 05 November | 6th Form Open Evening |
