Parental Bulletin – 21st November 2025
MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY HEADTEACHERS
Dear Parents, Carers and Students,
I hope you have all had a lovely week; it’s been a busy week here at school with Mr Ford’s absence, but I am very pleased to report that he is making a strong recovery, and we send him our very best wishes for continued good health.
The first series of mock examinations have come to an end, and I would like to reiterate the thanks to the Year 11 and 13 cohorts and their parents and carers, for their approach to the exams, which was commendable. The results will be available soon and we look forward to meeting you at the upcoming parents’ evenings to discuss progress and next steps. Mrs Bond has been working alongside Year 11 form tutors to deliver focused sessions on how students can best spend their revision time. We hope they are finding this useful, and that you start to see the fruits of this in the work they do at home.
Following on from the safeguarding review last week, this week was the Quality of Education review: i.e. how well our young people are learning in the classroom. Our teachers and students, once again, did us proud. Students across the curriculum were wholly engaged in their learning and the Student Council were outstanding in articulating both where and how they learn best; congratulations and thanks to them. On Monday evening, teachers from across Bordesley MAT met in subject areas to work on developing their curriculums, together. Our aim is to have a seamless transition, workwise, between middle and high school.
This week, ‘Pop Up and Busk’ has been underway, which has seen students literally busking in different parts of the school, raising money for Bordesley Support Group. Hearing music and witnessing the talent and generosity we have here in school has been heartwarming. Ms Lyons has also been busy with our Duke of Edinburgh Year 10 and 11 (Bronze and Silver) groups. On Saturday morning they walked in Hanbury Woods, despite the wet and muddy conditions following Friday’s storm. So, a huge well done to them for persevering in those conditions!
On Monday, Ms Money took our KS4 girls to a badminton tournament, where we were successful in securing a place in the next national round, representing Redditch. Well done to all involved.
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. In Autumn Term, full school uniform is expected, and appearance should be immaculate. Facial piercings are NOT permitted, and students should understand that blazers are compulsory and jumpers are optional. We will only accept the Trinity sweatshirt or knitted v neck available from Orchard clothing. As it gets colder, the rule is coats are fine to wear but must be worn OVER the blazer and not instead of it. Hoodies or tracksuit tops are not permitted.
If you would like support or guidance with any of these things, please speak to the relevant Form Tutor, Head of Year or Pastoral Manager and we will be happy to support you.
Have a relaxing and happy weekend.
Ms Baker and Mrs Bennett
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
Assistant Head of Sixth Form – Mrs C Packet (teacher) – packettc@trinity.bmat
Assistant Headteacher – Mr J Petit (teacher) – petitj@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.
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.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES FOR LAST WEEK
YEAR 9 – 90.5%
YEAR 10 – 91.1%
YEAR 11 – 90.9%
YEAR 12 – 94.5%
YEAR 13 – 90.2%
OVERALL – 91.2%
Well done to Year 12 for being the Year group with the highest attendance for last week.
WHAT PARENTS, CARERS AND EDUCATORS NEED TO KNOW
What Parents and Educators Need to Know About – Tracking Devices
Please see attached.
For further guides, hints and tips please visit nationalcollege.com.
CAREERS CORNER
Free Guide to support Parents/Carers in Supporting a Student In Exploring University The Parents Guide to University
Open Events:
HOW College – January Open Event 2026! | Heart of Worcestershire College
Cadbury College and Sixth Form 2nd and 24th January Open Days – Cadbury Sixth Form College Birmingham
South and City College Birmingham Open Day 2025 – South and City College Birmingham 26th November 4-7pm
Warwickshire College Group Open Days – WCG – Warwickshire College 29th November 10-2pm
Solihull College and University Centre School Leaver Open Event (Blossomfield Campus) | Solihull College & University Centre 29th November 10-2pm
Stratford Upon Avon College– There are no new dates released yet. Call 01789 266245 for new dates relevant to you
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
Year 11 Parent/Carer Evening on 11th December
Cadbury College, South and City College Birmingham, HOW College and Worcestershire Apprenticeships will be attending Year 11 Parent/ Carer Evening on 11th December. Please take this opportunity to ask questions and find out about courses and applications. The colleges will be returning to school on 12th December at Lunchtime in the Cube in the Canteen to support students with their applications. Please email kenderdiner@trinity.bmat.co.uk to book your young person in for an appointment on this day.
Careers Fair – 13th February 2026 – All year Groups
Assembly Guest Speakers – Monday 24th November
Year 9 – Aston University – GCSEs and beyond - Covering the importance of GCSEs, how to choose their GCSE options (if applicable), and the specific skills they will develop in their educational journey. Year10 – Samuel Taylor Limited – Engineering employer – local employer detailing their apprenticeship opportunities, including processes and qualities they look for in an applicant.
Year 11 – Cadbury College – detailing post sixteen opportunities and Cadbury College and Sixth Form offer including application advice and Guidance.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Christmas Concert tickets are now on sale! It is on Thursday 4th December at 7pm in the main hall. Follow the link to purchase tickets. www.ticketsource.co.uk/trinity-high-school-vith-form-centre
FACE TIMETABLE FOR DECEMBER
Please see attached flyer.
BRONZE DOFE
Bronze DofE students should have received their log in details to EDofE by now. The deadline for putting in the information for their volunteering, physical and skill sections and then send for approval is Monday 1st December.
EDofE Surgery is open next week on Mon, Tues and Thurs lunchtimes in the music room for students to receive support with this.
WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO DO WITH FEEDBACK
Please see attached flyers on Act Fast with Feedback and Did You Know – Feedback post.
WINTER UNIFORM
Please see attached information.
SCHOOL TERM DATES 2025-2026
Please see attached.
TOUCHSTONES LANTERN WALK
Please see attached information.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR TIMETABLE
Please find the latest version attached.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Our New Word of the Week ‘’doughty”
An adjective used to describe someone who is brave or determined.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
| 02 December | More Able Parents Information Evening 6.30-7.30pm |
| 04 December | Christmas Concert |
| 11 December | Year 11 Parents Evening |
| 16 December | Autumn Milestone Awards Evening |
| 19 December | End of Term |
