Parental Bulletin – 7th February 2025
MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER
Dear Parents and Carers,
It’s been an excellent week at Trinity beginning with the news that the students who spent the weekend on the Paris trip, had returned safely back to Redditch. The staff fed back that the students were exceptionally well behaved and made memories that will last a lifetime. Next up for the languages department is their annual trip to Madrid, which many students are very excited about.
Two Y12 students represented the school on an Auschwitz trip, which is always a very poignant and special History trip in the school calendar.
The Year 11 and 13 students concluded their mock exams this week and the marking and moderation process now begins. After half term, students will find out how they performed and then it will be all hands to the pump to prepare students for the final exams in the summer.
This week senior leaders have been busy handing out tokens to students, which count towards this term’s form competition, where the form with the most tokens stands to win some significant prizes. Students can receive tokens for living our values, demonstrating excellence and choosing kindness. I will report back next week on which tutor group has won the prize.
In the world of Broadening Horizons this week, one of the personal highlights is the Year 9 rugby team making such a strong account of themselves at the Bromsgrove School 7’s tournament. As a former player and coach, I was so proud to hear how well the team performed, but most importantly, how much they had enjoyed themselves.
Students are also rehearsing hard for the Trinity House Performing Arts Championship and any parents/carers and students who wish to join us on the evening should check the poster in the bulletin to understand how to purchase tickets.
Next week there are so many great things happening at Trinity and I can’t wait to share the highlights. Have a great weekend; I look forward to writing 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 – 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 – 91.7%
YEAR 10 – 93.3%
YEAR 11 – 92.8%
YEAR 12 – 91.4%
YEAR 13 – 90.6%
OVERALL – 92.3%
Well done to Year 10 for being the Year groups with the highest attendance last week!
WHAT PARENTS, CARERS AND EDUCATORS NEED TO KNOW
What Parents and Educators Need to Know About – Scams and Fake News- 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 3rd-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 5th March between 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Sixways 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.
Years 11-13
HGWTA apprenticeship Open Event – An employer-led training provider supporting apprenticeships in Accountancy Business Administration Customer Service and Management. Tuesday 18th February 2025 4pm-6:30pm in McKenzie Way, Worcester, WR4 9GN
HWGTA Open Events 2024 | HWGTA
GOLD DofE
A reminder that Gold Duke of Edinburgh forms and first payment need to be paid before half term please.
FACE NEWSLETTER AND TIMETABLE
Please see attached flyers.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR TIMETABLE
Please find the latest version attached.
PERFORMING ARTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
Performing Arts Championship 2025 – Please follow the link to get your tickets.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/trinity-high-school-vith-form-centre
Please see attached flyer.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Our New Word of the Week ‘sward’
A noun that refers to an area of land covered with grass.
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 |
