PARENTAL BULLETIN – 19 JANUARY 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER
Dear Parents/Carers,
I hope you have all had a good week and stayed safe in the extremely cold weather!!
This week has been an extremely busy week at Trinity. Aside from all the Year 11 and 13 mock exam preparations, sixth form students have been diligently completing their vocational examinations with a high degree of maturity and diligence. Whether students have exams coming up or have had them this week, we are extremely proud of them and we are here should they require any support or guidance.
This week students have also participated in various house events, extra-curricular events, more able assemblies, enterprise events and other clubs and activities. The contractors also arrived this week to begin the works on our new Astro pitch; I will keep you informed of progress and when it will be available to hire for community use.
Please can I continue to remind parents/carers of the rules around immaculate uniform. Students may only wear a Trinity jumper and this should be in addition to, and not replace, the compulsory item of the blazer. During the cold conditions students are more than welcome to wear a warm coat, but no tracksuit tops or hoodies please.
Finally, this term, we are working on the theme of respect within our behaviour curriculum and focus weeks. We are specifically reinforcing the concept that ‘manners cost nothing’, and we were hoping that parents/carers could support us by rehearsing at home the need for please and thank you during interactions with adults and each other. We would, as always, be very grateful for your support.
Please let us know if you need any support at any stage of this term. Our contact details are on the website, and it is only with effective communication between parents/carers and school can we hope to help your children fulfil their potential.
Have a good weekend and I look forward to writing to you next week. Best Regards,
Mr Ford Headteacher
WHAT CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW
What children and young people need to know – Smartphone Safety Tips. Please see attached.
SCHOOL NURSE CONTACT
If your Child requires any support from the school nursing team, please see the attached Child Health Chat number.
COST OF LIVING INFORMATION FROM REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL
If you are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, Redditch Borough Council has a handy webpage that provides links to support and advice that is available. This is advice from a wide range of agencies. Even if you don’t claim any benefits, you may be entitled to support you weren’t aware of and not just monetary support, but good advice from legitimate sources you can trust. Have a look and please share the links with anyone else who may be struggling financially. www.redditchbc.gov.uk/costofliving
YEAR 11 PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS
After-school catch-up for C/W and exam advice runs every Tuesday 3.10pm – 4.10pm. There is also a lunchtime club for catch-up every Wednesday and Thursday in Room 49 with Mr Iggulden.
THE TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ON STAGE!!
Tickets will go on sale on Monday morning at 9am. The show will be held in the main hall on Wed 21st, Thurs 22nd Fri 23rd February at 7pm and tickets are £5. (Follow the link below) https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/trinity-high-school-vith-form-centre
CAREERS OPEN DAY
Please see the attached information.
SEN DROP-IN SESIONS- INVITE FOR PARENTS
SEN drop-in session Wednesday 24th January 2:15-3:15. Invite to parents of SEN students who would like to have a chat with a member of the SEN Team.
SCHOOL TERM DATES
Please see the attached for school term dates and teacher education days, please be aware these can change throughout the academic year.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR TIMETABLE
Please find the latest version attached.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
| 25 January | Year 9 Options Information Evening |
| 01 February | Year 9 Parents Evening |
| 08 February | Year 10 Parents Evening |
| 09 February | Break up for half term |
| 19 February | School starts at 8.45am |
| 22 March | Break up for Easter |
| 08 April | School starts at 8.45am |
| 26 April | Teacher Education Day |
