Parental Bulletin – 17th October 2025
MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER
Dear Parents, Carers and Students,
Last week was a very important day at Trinity, as we all came together on World Mental Health Day to wear yellow in support of the charity Young Minds. We reminded the students this week of the importance of looking after our own wellbeing and it was lovely to see so many in the school, both students and adults, come out in support of this very important cause by wearing a splash of yellow.
It is also important to recognise the efforts of the Trinity community, for their efforts in collecting Harvest donations, which we presented to the Batchley Support Group. It was amazing to see the community spirit on show and thank you to all families who donated.
We have had another successful week in the classroom with particular highlights being the food mock practical’s where the standard of work produced was sensational. There were also other controlled assessments happening and in Year 11 and 13 classrooms, as thoughts turn to their first mock exam series. It would be pertinent to remind parents, carers and students that independent preparation for these examinations is vital and students will feel much more confident if they are working independently. Our Year 11’s have been introduced to the core four revision strategies and we will support them with any preparations.
This week’s Headteacher’s brunch was simply wonderful. I shared break time with some exceptional new Year 9 students who are earning significant numbers of house points, right through to some of our amazing sixth form students who are leading some fantastic personal development initiatives across the school, such as our informal concert series, pop up and busk.
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.
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.
I am looking forward to sharing news from around the school next week.
Mr Ford
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 – 92.6%
YEAR 10 – 92.3%
YEAR 11 – 90.6%
YEAR 12 – 92.7%
YEAR 13 – 90.4%
OVERALL – 91.8%
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 – Memes
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:
Open Day 2025 – South and City College Birmingham – Wednesday 26 November 2025 4-7pm
Open Events | Solihull College & University Centre– various dates
School Leaver Open Event | Stratford-upon-Avon College – Saturday 15 November 2025 10-2pm
Open Days – WCG – Warwickshire College– Wednesday 26 November 2025 4-7pm, Saturday 29th November 2025 and Saturday 24th January 2026 10-2pm
Lloyds Banking Group Invite to Careers and Skills Event Friday 24th October 10-12pm Lead Booker must be 18+
Future Ready: Explore Careers & Skills at Lloyds Banking Group Tickets, Fri, Oct 24, 2025 at 10…
Future Ready: Explore Careers & Skills at Lloyds Banking Group
We’re inviting local schools to be the first to visit our newly refurbished Lloyds Banking Group offices at 125 Colmore Row, Birmingham.
Free Apprenticeship Information webinars through Amazing Apprenticeships, Join live:
21 October: British Army
17 November: EDF
1 December: Dunelm
3 February: British Army
Exploring British Army Apprenticeships for Parents and Carers – Amazing Apprenticeships
Join our webinar to learn more about the 40+ different apprenticeship opportunities in the British Army available for your child from engineering to animal.
Year 11- Unsure of your next steps after school? Drop into the Careers Room and speak with Mrs Kenderdine or email kenderdiner@trinity.bmat.co.uk to arrange a careers meeting to explore your opportunities
Engineering apprenticeship open event, please see attached flyer.
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TRAIL – MORTON STANLEY PARK
Please see attached flyer for details.
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL – KIDDERMINSTER
Consultation for discontinuation of sixth form provision, please see attached information.
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 ‘’obviate”
A verb that means to anticipate and prevent something being needed.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
| 23 October | Year 9 and 10 Meet the Tutors Evening |
| 23 October | Break up for half term |
| 24 October | TED day |
| 04 November | Sixth Form Open Evening 6pm |
