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Trinity School Senior Voice Friday 21st September 2018 The Headmaster’s Message The theme for the first fortnight of this term has been ‘Confidence’, which also links into our school vision. It was whilst preparing for leading a Prep assembly that I thought a bit deeper about what confidence might mean to people. The immediate and most obvious view of confidence is by it being demonstrated by those that can stand up and perform in front of their peers or perform well in the sports arena. However, as a school we work hard to instil confidence in all our pupils in a much more subtle way. Confidence to make a mistake, confidence to stand out from the crowd, confidence to try something new and confidence to make a difference to those around us. This does not happen with one lesson or one experience but gradually builds over time and years. When our Sixth Formers leave the school they have many great qualities which will future proof them for the world of work. This in turn gives them confidence but they also know the difference between confidence and arrogance – they have no need to make themselves feel better by putting others down. As ever, we have had some fantastic success and experiences at the start of this term which are on the following pages. Have a great weekend and hope you can avoid the storm! Keep up to date with the latest news: Trinity School, Teignmouth @TrinitySeniorSc and @PrepHeadTrinity
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Academic Matters Award Win for Trinity Teams at Latest
We have started our cycle
of parents information Green Car Challenge Heat
evenings which take place Sunday saw another impressive performance for our Green Car
this term. Challenge teams at the Castle Combe heat.
These are key opportunities Both cars, Granulox Racer and Neon Racer, entered the 90 minute race
for parents to learn about the and finished an impressive 10th and
academic challenges that their 11th respectively in their categories.
sons and daughters face this
academic year and to meet The teams’ performances merited the
with the key staff involved Best Newcomer Award as the highest
in ensuring that they will be placed new entry. This recognition
supported. comes as a result of hard work and
many hours of commitment from
It is marvellous to see so pupils and staff, and lots of support
many parents at these events from the wider Trinity community.
supporting their sons and
daughters. However we The teams have taken away a lot from the performance in preparation
understand that not everyone for future entries.
is able to attend and therefore
further information on the key
processes of support that the
school offers academically
will be made available. - Mrs
Bryant, Director of Studies
Aquathlon v St
John’s Sidmouth
As a competitive event,
Aquathlons are in their infancy
for Senior Department pupils.
Essentially, pupils swim the
specified number of lengths
before jumping straight
Trinity PTA Welcomes New Faces
into their running shoes to The PTA had a really successful ‘Welcome Evening’ with drinks on White
complete a certain distance. House Terrace. There was a lovely atmosphere and a real buzz. Many
thanks to those who attended and it was super to have a such a great
Trinity’s best performances
bunch of parents and staff. Please make note of the event dates below
came from Amélie Coen (1st
and we hope you can join us.
U12 girls), Anatole Kacar (1st
• Prep School Rudolph Christmas Cards/Mugs – sheets will be sent home in bags next
U12 boys), Hannah Greenwood week
(1st U16 girls) and Ben White • The Greatest Showman comes to Trinity School – Big Screen Showing in the Salle
(1st U16 boys). Other notable Friday 12th October 8pm £3 per ticket
performances came from Dom • Senior Disco @ Ladies Mile Friday 16th November
Perryman (2nd U16 boys), • Prep Disco @ Oakley Hall Friday 23rd November
Harry Butler (2nd U12 boys) • Christmas Quiz Cheese & Wine Friday 7th December
and Evie Daniel (2nd U14 girls). • Sleeping Beauty @ Princess Theatre Saturday 15th December 6pm £12.50 per ticket
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Farewell Flypast by Sea Kings Mk7 Helicopter visits at
The school was incredibly honoured on Wednesday the 19th to Trinity
be included in the route of the farewell flypast of the Sea King In 2006 we welcomed our
helicopters before their retirement. first helicopter visit which
delighted our cadets.
Pupils, staff and members of the Teignmouth community were able to
commemorate the aircrafts’ service as
they flew overhead.
849 NAS (Naval Air Squadron) based
at RNAS CULDROSE (Royal Naval
Air Station) has been the Parent
Establishment for the RN Section of
Trinity School CCF.
The first helicopter to land at school And 11 years later we
did so on 2nd October 2006. The pilot welcomed the same
Lt Cdr Mike Luscombe RN was our PELO (Parent Establishment Liaison helicopter back for the final
Officer). 11 years and one month later on 6th November 2017 Mike time, pictured below with
landed exactly the same aircraft cadets of the future!
on the playing field for the final
touchdown visit to Trinity.
The fly past on Wednesday over
Trinity was an emotional but
exhilarating moment especially
for the Contingent Commander
and her husband, Lt Gerard
Poulet.
E-Safety - Fortnite
The internet is a great way of communicating and it can greatly enhance learning but our children
are at a vulnerable age, more trusting than adults and are not equipped to deal with issues or their
consequences.
The threats are ongoing and constantly changing, The solution is to educate and communicate with your
children and make them aware of the potential risks.
The latest craze is Fortnite. Many of our students play
the game, often for hours and it can become addictive.
In many cases opinion is mixed, the violence is “not bad
compared with other games”, “ it is free!”, are often reasons
for justification of the game, not about the potential risks.
Many parents do not understand the Game or are phased
by the technology. Gaming addiction is real and is heavily
linked with mental wellbeing.
Please read the following guide at bit.ly/2xFcmo7.
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Brilliant Boarders Induction at River
Dart Country Park
The first Sunday back at Trinity saw our annual boarders’ induction
which gives our old and new boarders from ten different countries
the opportunity to get to know each other.
All of our boarders embraced the challenges
set at River Dart Country Park with enthusiasm
and curiosity. These included a high ropes
course, zip wire, raft building and crate
stacking.
The teamwork on show was incredible and
it was a truly brilliant way to make new
friends and establish bonds. Everyone had
an amazing time and the day was filled with
lots of laughter, good learning curves and
overcoming personal challenges.
Dinner with the Chef
Earlier this week Mark Smith, Executive Chef, took the chance to sit
down for dinner with the boarding pupils.
It was an opportunity for the students to feedback on their likes and
dislikes and to discuss the food with the people that prepare it.
The feedback was good, the students enjoy the food and there are a
few dishes they would like to see added to the menu so the catering
team are going to slot those into the menus over the coming weeks
as specials. It was a great opportunity for both sides of the counter to
meet informally and for the students to put their opinions across.
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Key Stage 4 Assault Course Challenge
The traditional Assault Course Challenge for the Year 10 and 11
pupils took place on the Friday afternoon of their first week back.
Competition was particularly
fierce this year with tutors all
coaching and cajoling their
tutees through the mud and over
the obstacles! In the end, only
16 seconds separated 4 of the 5
teams.
2018 will be remembered for
two reasons – firstly the unique
situation of a tie, with 10JV and
11SC both completing the course
as champions in 4 mins and 41
seconds! And secondly, for an
individual record for an Under 18
of 2 mins and 52 seconds, set by
Jai Mathieson. Congratulations to
all involved!
Descriptive Writing
Some of the Year 11 students
are beginning to manipulate
National Get Outside Day different effects in their
writing in preparation for
Sunday 30th September is National Get Outside Day! This is an their descriptive writing piece
initiative introduced by Ordnance Survey to encourage the nation of coursework. This week they
to get outside and enjoy our countryside. have been learning how to use
Why not follow in the footsteps of our DofE and Ten Tors teams and visit plosive, fricative and sibilant
Dartmoor to explore the fascinating archaeology? Or maybe closer to sounds
home you will find some footpaths and open spaces to explore. If the in their
weather is not so good work to
on 30th September control
you could have a t h e
short walk then end impact
the day with a visit to on the
one of our lovely cafes reader.
for a cream tea (jam or
cream first?).
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High School Musical Summer of CCF Activities
It was another busy Summer of CCF activities, with cadets busy with
making the most of lots of different opportunities and experiences.
Jude Heathcote joined the CCF yacht Sealion at Jupiter Point near Plymouth
on 15 July as part of the four cadet crew plus adult skipper and mate on the
annual summer expedition to the Channel
Islands. The voyage across to Guernsey was
Auditions will be taking place hampered by unfavourable weather conditions,
next week for all those wishing and further stops at Sark and St Helier on Jersey
followed.
to have a lead role. The film will
be shown in R2 each Friday. This In total Jude, who gained his RYA Competent
time will then be allocated to Crew qualification earlier in the year, gained 10
the dance captains to pre-teach days and 282 nautical miles for his log book. He
the choreography to other also saw 11 pods of dolphins and as Jude says
“I had an amazing time and would do it again.”
students.
Paige Connolly attended HMS BRISTOL CCF Summer Camp in Portsmouth.
For those interested in featuring “On Sunday 15 July I travelled by train to HMS BRISTOL in Portsmouth harbour for
in the Flash Mob trailer, filming the CCF RN Summer Camp.
will take place in rehearsals over
the next few weeks. HMS BRISTOL is a Type 82 Destroyer and the only one of this class. We were taught
to drive the P2000 training ship from the open bridge around the Solent towards
Chapel Dates the Isle of Wight, coming alongside buoys and learning to manoeuvre the vessel.
Mountain biking and orienteering followed which was brilliant but exhausting
fun. We also went kayaking and travelled to Cowes on the IoW on a CCF twin
engine power boat, and did the Damage Repair Instructional Unit, DRIU and HMS
EXCELLENT Fire Fighting School on Whale Island. Overall the camp was great fun.
I learned a great deal and would recommend the Camp to other CCF RN cadets.
Parents, family and friends
are ALL very warmly invited
to the following Senior
Department services this Danielle Roberts and Megan Allsop completed their Level 1 and 2 Powerboat
term. Course at HMS RALEIGH in July, and Megan has described the experience.
“The course covered chart work and maritime laws, and from the second day we
Remembrance Service (Fri
were out on the water learning how to drive displacement and planing craft safely.
9th November, 10.50am, Front
Terrace) The course is very enjoyable and worthwhile. I gained RYA Powerboat Level 2 and
now have the knowledge and skills to take out a variety of powerboats.”
Christingle Service &
Danielle added: “The opportunity to gain this qualification though CCF for £2.92
Workshop (Sun 2nd Dec,
per day which covered food, accommodation, theory lessons, practical boat work,
3.30-5pm, Chapel)
assessment and log book was amazing; commercially these course are over £300.
Carol Service (Mon 17th Dec, I learned skills for life and made new friends. I would definitely recommend this to
3.30pm, St Michaels Church) other cadets.”
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Library Corner
The Senior Library is on the Red Corridor and is run by Karen &
Paula, and according to the students it is the “Coolest Place in
School”
It is a great place to hang out at lunchtime and just chill, play a board
game or help in the completion of the current jigsaw – an ideal stress
reliever for both staff and students.
In the Library we also have a Book Swap Trolley which was started in line
with World Book Day and has been continued. It is simple, just bring a
book, any book, leave it on the trolley and take one from the Trolley. In
each edition of the Senior Voice we will try and tempt you, let you know
of our new arrivals, make some recommendations or include a book
review.
Basically the Library is a vibrant place to find all your book, DVD and CD
requirements.
Commendations
Key Stage 3
Lottie Brown
Key Stage 4
Henry Dobson Emily Syms Robbie Hall Teague Bonar-Foster
Trinity Champions
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Friday 21st September 2018
BTEC Sport - Upcoming Key Dates
Human Body • Year 7 Residential Skern Lodge - Monday 24th - Wednesday 26th
September
The Level 3 BTEC Sport
• U15 Rugby v St. Joseph’s (Away) - Tuesday 25th September, 2.30pm
Anatomy and Physiology
• Year 8 Girl HPV Immunisation Visit - Wednesday 26th September,
class have been joined by the
9.30am
new Year 12 international
students, identifying the • U16 Netball v TCS (Away) - Wednesday 26th September, 3.45pm
main bones on the body. • Sixth Form Social Event - Friday 28th September, 7.00pm
• Silver DofE Navigation Practice - Saturday 29th September
This is to help with their
• Trinity Open Week, 1st - 6th October
research of the structure and
function of the skeletal and • U12 Rugby (training game) v Stover (Home) - Monday 1st October,
2.30pm
muscular systems. They are
also learning how to conduct • U13 Netball CVL - Monday 1st October, 3.00pm
a variety of fitness tests safely. • U16 Basketball CVL, Paignton (tbc) - Monday 1st October
• Year 4/5 Impact Day - Tuesday 2nd October
• ESAA Cross Country Cup, Truro School - Tuesday 2nd October, 12.00pm
• U14 Rugby v St John’s Sidmouth (Home) - Tuesday 2nd October, 2.30pm
• Year 11 Sixth Form Open Evening - Tuesday 2nd October, 6.30pm
• Year 9 Parent Information Evening - Wednesday 3rd October, 7.00pm
• Year 6-9 Declamations - Thursday 4th October
• U15 Rugby v Bramdean (Away) - Thursday 4th October, 4.00pm
• Creative Arts Open Evening, The Salle - Thursday 4th October, 7.00pm
• Prep Lodge Explore Afternoon - Friday 5th October, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
• Open Day - Saturday 6th October, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Jewellery Making Clay Pigeon Shooting Club Starts With
Club Returns a Bang
Jewellery Making Club is This week we saw the new Clay Pigeon Shooting club start with
back this term, and for the students from Year 10 to Lower Sixth taking part.
first session Miss Judge
came in to show us how With novice through to experienced marksmen it was fantastic to see
to make rings from silver Trinitonians taking on this new sport we are offering. This is a club in
coated copper wire. partnership with Ashcombe Adventure who we use for a number of
activities through the year.
As you can see everyone had
a fabulous time and ended up After a thorough safety briefing the students
with a lovely ring or two. took to the stands with some amazing results.
Moritz (L6) scored a perfect 6 out 6 with his
first shots ever with a shotgun! Jeff He also
brought his talents from CCF onto this arena
scoring 8/12 with his first 2 stands. All the
students finished with smiles from ear to
ear and eager to get back next week. Later in the term we will also be
offering Archery at Ashcombe on a Wednesday, see Mr Acher for more
details – seniortutor@trinityschool.co.uk
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