Parental Bulletin – 6th February 2026
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@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
Head of Sixth Form – Mrs K Loader (teacher) – loaderk@trinity.bmat.co.uk
Temporary Pastoral Manager – Mrs J Nelder – nelderj@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.
CAREERS CORNER
Free Guide to support Parents/Carers in Supporting a Student In Exploring University The Parents Guide to University
Year 11 – Need support with looking at the options available to your child when they finish school? Take a look at the support from : Parents & Carers – Aimhigher West Midlands
Apprenticeship Webinars:
Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship | Tesco Careers
https://www.tesco.com/careers/en-GB/early-careers/apprenticeships/maintenance
Parents and caregivers’ session: make the most out of using Unifrog to support your child with SEND
Join this session to learn how to use the Unifrog platform to support your child with SEND and additional needs and find out how to access your parent account, navigate specific resources, and use the “student side” to see the some of the tools your child has access to. Understand how to make the most of these features and hear from our careers guidance specialist on having effective careers conversations and ensuring your child has the support they may need in 1:1 guidance session. https://www.unifrog.org/teacher/webinars/upcoming/1638-preview
Careers Fair – 13th February 2026 – All year Groups
We are planning a Careers Fair on 13th February 2026 and would be delighted to hear from any parent/carer that works for an organisation or has their own business that may be interested in attending.
Please email: Kenderdiner@trinity.bmat.co.uk
Careers Talk with Young People – BT Group offer a checklist for parent/carers to support career conversations. It offers a way of connecting the dots how tech hobbies can develop employability skills and open future opportunities
Work Ready – Toolkit for parents and carers
Explore apprenticeship opportunities at the HSBC Open Evening Monday 9th February 2026 6.30 – 8pm 1 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 1HQ
Spaces are limited so students are advised to register by visiting HSBC UK National Apprenticeship Week Birmingham open evening
Please note that students under the age of 16 will need a parent/guardian to accompany them.
Virtual Events for Parents
How to support young people – Facilitating parental support in guiding their child’s career initiation.
Monday 9th February from 6pm until 7pm
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: National Apprenticeship Week – How to support your child. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Facilitating parental support in guiding their child’s career initiation.
Register here
Thinking of University?
A new episode of the Uni Guide Podcast has been released today, focusing on one of the most important topics in higher education: widening participation and access to university. The episode features special guests from The Sutton Trust.
University support for students considering university – events, guides and resources | UniTasterDa…– It includes a searchable list of events, information on universities offering financial and practical support to help with attendance, and access to the popular jargon buster.
Year 11 Next Steps after Trinity High School – still deciding / unsure what to do?
Some steps that may help:
- Attend open events at Sixth Forms, Colleges and training providers
- Check out the Unifrog Apprenticeship and College/Sixth Form tools
- Drop into the Careers Room at break or lunchtime and speak to Mrs Kenderdine or email kenderdiner@trinity.bmat.co.uk for a meeting
Virtual Apprenticeship Fair 11th February 2026 4pm -6pm Sign up on Unifrog Accounts Apprenticeship Fair– Access expert advice from a range of employers including KPMG, Metropolitan Police, Royal Airforce and the BBC. Take part in live workshops including:
SEND and Apprenticeships
11th February 5.00pm – 5.20pm
Thinking about an apprenticeship but not sure how it works if you have a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND)? Join this session to find out what adjustments and guidance you can expect during your application and beyond, and how to find the right opportunity that matches your strengths and goals.
How to use AI successfully in applications:
11th February 4.30pm – 4.50pm
Join this webinar to find out how to use AI to boost your applications. Hear from the experts on how to use AI tools to write cover letters and written application questions and prepare for interviews with tailored practice questions. Learn practical, ethical ways to stand out from the crowd when applying for opportunities.
What are T levels? Visit here to find out about Technical Levels https://vimeo.com/1138987502?fl=pl&fe=sh
Find out which apprenticeship employers are recruiting now!
Visit :Meet the Employer – Amazing Apprenticeships
Parents/ Carers Event : British Army Insights: A Guide for Parents & Guardians
King’s College London Medicine and Dentistry Lecture Series 2026. open to year 11,12 and 13 King’s College London Medicine and Dentistry Lecture Series 2026 Application Form
UniFest
UniFest for year 10 students. Deadline to apply is 13th March and students applying can speak with Mrs Bond if they need any help.
Please see attached.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES FOR LAST WEEK
YEAR 9 – 90.1%
YEAR 10 – 89.9%
YEAR 11 – 91.7%
YEAR 12 – 88.1%
YEAR 13 – 75.4%
OVERALL – 88.6%
Well done to Year 11 for being the Year group with the highest attendance for last week.
WHAT PARENTS, CARERS AND EDUCATORS NEED TO KNOW
10 Top Tips for Parents and Educators – Supporting Safe Use of AI
Please see attached.
For further guides, hints and tips please visit nationalcollege.com.
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.
DofE GOLD
The second instalment for DofE Gold is due Thursday 12th February. Please go onto MCAS and make the payment by this date. Thank you for your ongoing support.
EMAILING ATTENDANCE IF YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT
If your child is absent from school please email Attendance@trinity.bmat.co.uk including for Sixth Form students NOT Office@trinity.bmat.co.uk and we do not use Study Bugs it’s MCAS, thank you.
STUDENTS WITH MEDICATION
If students need medication during the school day, they should leave it with Mrs Moakes in the Medical Room and must not carry it around school.
FREE TRAINING COURSE
Fully funded, face to face, Suicide Prevention training in Redditch.
Please see attached information.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Jnr
Matilda the Musical Jnr – Tickets are now on sale and selling fast. Please follow the link to purchase your tickets. www.ticketsource.co.uk/trinity-high-school-vith-form-centre
Please see attached poster.
SCHOOL TERM DATES 2025-2026
Please see attached.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR TIMETABLE
Please find the latest version attached.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Our New Word of the Week ‘’oaf”
A noun that means someone clumsy and slow-witted. In old-English the word meant ‘goblin-child’.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
| 13 February | Break up for Half Term |
| 23 February | Term starts 8.40am |
