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TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL
& SIXTH FORM CENTRE
Part of Bordesley Multi Academy Trust
www.trinity.worcs.sch.uk Newsletter No.4 May 2021
Dear Parents and Carers
CONTENTS
This week we say goodbye to Year 11 and 13. I would like to thank them all for their resilience and
HEADTEACHER’S positivity throughout the last 15 months. It has been an incredibly challenging time for everyone, but
those taking GCSE and A levels exams have had to endure more than most. You have been amazing.
MESSAGE We have now concluded the huge number of assessments that we have needed to do in order to
generate the grades that students deserve. In many cases, students have actually sat more assessments
than they would have done if they had actually had public exams this summer. We know that despite
LATEST the government announcing ‘exams were cancelled’ this summer that this as far from the truth as it
LOCKDOWN possibly could be.
INFORMATION So, I say, to all of you that you have earned every one of your grades and you should all be rightly
proud of your achievements.
SCHOOL NEWS School has attempted to return to some sense of normality this term, and students have been able to
be taught in specialist rooms for their subjects. We have also started to cautiously return to providing
POST WHITSUN extra-curricular activities, which I know both the students and staff have really appreciated. We have
of course also faced our challenges, thank you all for your support with the mass testing we were
TIMTETABLE FOR asked to do as part of the surge testing in Redditch. This has really helped in ensuring we all keep
Y9 & Y10 each other safe. I would also like to thank you for your support when we have needed to ask students
to isolate. Engagement with remote learning has been excellent.
ACTIVITIES I hope you enjoy reading about some of the things that have been happening ion school over the past
few weeks.
DURING
LOCKDOWN The next term promises an even greater return to normality and we are really looking forward to
welcoming Year 8 students to transition days – something we really missed last year.
EPRAISE I hope you all enjoy some sunshine next week and I look forward to seeing the students after half
term.
DATES FOR THE Best wishes
DIARY
COMMUNAL
NOTICES
Mr A Ward
Headteacher
LATEST COVID INFORMATION
HOME TESTING
Thank you to all the students and families who are continuing to test regularly. We have seen a small
number of positive cases recently, and it is important that the home LFT tests continue again through
the half-term and into the into the Summer Term.
• Test twice a week at home
• Report results online, on NHS site (see link below – Report a COVID Test) and the School Hub, as
positive, negative or void. This information is critical in helping us to understand the prevalence of
the virus across the country
• Continue to test twice weekly over the half-term holiday
• Test before returning to school or college for the Summer Term, either the night before, or morning
of, the first day back, to find and isolate any positive cases
• Any positive LFT tests should be followed up with a confirmatory PCR test
FAMILIES AND HOUSEHOLDS CAN ALSO ACCESS HOME TESTS VIA THE ADDRESS BELOW:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rapid-lateral-flow-testing-for-households-and-bubbles-of-
school-pupils-and-staff
REPORT A COVID TEST RESULT TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:
https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result
SCHOOL NEWS STEM COMPETITION On Monday 17th May, Trinity celebrated student creativity with its annual School STEM Competition (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Each year, students in Year 9 are asked to design a solar powered product, which is both innovative and problem-solving, and create an accompanying presentation, which communicates their ideas effectively. Our current cohort really took on the challenge and the range of ideas really impressed the staff in the Creative & Technology Faculty, making their task of shortlisting the top 10 concepts much more difficult than usual. The decision was very tricky, in fact, 12 students were selected to pitch their ideas to our three judges in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ presentation format! All 12 competitors really excelled in presenting their products, with each student displaying the school’s key values of Pride, Ambition and Excellence, and whilst the competition was fierce the atmosphere in the green room was wonderfully supportive and encouraging. This year’s judging panel commented on how strong the field was, complimenting each entrant for the level of ingenuity and confidence displayed in their demonstrations. Unfortunately, as with all competitions, some tough choices had to be made in order to decide on the top three entries, but, it was great to see how pleased the students were for the winners, despite not being chosen themselves. The competition now enters the final stage, with those selected moving forward to represent Trinity against Pershore High School, where they will pitch to a new set of judges with the hope of bringing home the £250 prize, kindly sponsored by Alcoa. The Creative & Technical Department would like to thank all students and staff involved, it was an exciting morning and a pleasure to see the future of design is in good hands. Entrants: Emily B - popcorn machine; Sameed A - rotating bench; Evie T - projector; Kaleigh R - birdhouse CCTV camera; Abi S - solar pool; Ellie M - solar wheel-chair; Elliot D - solar watch; Chloe B - heated ski Jacket; Emily N - solar Jewellery Winners: Iraj I - solar lamp; Anya O - CCTV plant pot; Lucy H - solar toothbrush
SCHOOL NEWS SCHOOL GETTING BACK TO NORMAL…. UNIFORM As we move out of COVID restrictions to some sense of normality, Trinity will be reinstating its school uniform policy. During the COVID pandemic we have accepted alternative outdoor wear over blazers and supported parents when during lockdown uniform has been harder to obtain. After half-term we will not be allowing hoodies or similar to be worn over the blazer. Coats and PE tops will still be allowed however, as we hopefully move to warmer days these will be needed less. Blazers must still be worn over PE kits on PE days. If students want to wear a black v neck jumper/cardigan with or without a log this is permitted. In addition please remind your child not to dye their hair a vivid colour, have facial piercings or nail extensions over the half term as these will not be acceptable at Trinity. SCHOOL DAY Please be advised with Year 11 & 13 ending their education at Trinity, the school day has been amended to enable all students to have maximum learning opportunities. All students in Year 9 & 10 will start at 8.45am and end at 3.05pm. Year 9 will continue to arrive and leave via the Easemore entrance and Year 10 at the Grove Street entrance. We will continue to have separate breaks and lunches but there will be no split breaks or lunches. YEAR 9 & 10 SUMMER ASSESSMENTS Students will be sitting end of year assessments in the Summer Term. Teaching staff have been providing revision materials and resources to support student’s preparation for these. Year 9 & Year 10 – Week beginning 21st June
SCHOOL NEWS GOOD LUCK This week we say au revoir to our Year 11 and Year 13 students. Year 13 will be saying goodbye to friends and staff on Friday at their Leavers’ Breakfast and Year 11 will be having their Prom on 1 July. We will be welcoming back some of the Year 11 students in the Sixth Form in September, but we wish you all good luck for your futures – you have been great, you have overcome the adversity of the last two years, and you all now have the chance to succeed in your chosen paths. YEAR 11 CAREERS EVENT All of Year 11 were involved in a Careers Event ‘Looking towards your Future’, on Tuesday 25th May. The day started with Luke Carnie From Aim Higher and Uni Connect with a positive outlook on the future for our young people. The students then had a carousel of activities with ‘Help in getting a part-time job and money matters.’ delivered by our new Enterprise Advisor, Diana Sharpe. Then there was a presentation by the British Army about opportunities and prospects within the forces. The last session was ‘Different Interview Tips’ presented by Luke Carnie. We finished with a talk from Nick Elston , an Inspirational speaker about resilience and mental well- being. The day was really positive and enjoyed by all.
SCHOOL NEWS
EID AL-FITR
Eid el Fitr was celebrated on 13th May this year. We hope that all of our community enjoyed the
festivities on this day.
COLIN THE CATERPILLAR RIP OFF COMPETITION
During the last week of the half-term, Sixth Formers competed against each other to make their best
version of Colin the Caterpillar cake. The students had the target to produce a better caterpillar than all
the other ones found in supermarkets. The vote was then put to all the staff and students at Trinity.
Well done all who took part. We were very impressed by the results…
In 1st Place: The Wiggly Caterpillar - by Cate B and Lucy O
In joint 2nd Place: The Angry Caterpillar - by Sam B
The Orange Spotted Caterpillar - by Mia G
In 3rd Place: The White Four-Legged Caterpillar - by Chloe S
SCHOOL NEWS
POST WHITSUN TIMETABLE FOR Y9 & Y10
ACTIVITIES DURING COVID
EASTER BAKE OFF COMPETITON
Thank you to those of you who took the time to enter the Easter
competition.
There were some amazing entries and it was hard to choose the
top few entries, however, after lots of debate and judging, the
top three are shown below.
Well done everyone!
1st Place: Lizzie W
2nd Place: Beth RM 3rd Place: Lucy H
NON-UNIFORM DAY TO SUPPORT UNICEF
A non-uniform day is being held on the last day of the half-
term in aid of UNICEF. Both students and staff will be able
to wear anything they want, and we are very keen to
support a worldwide children’s charity. Thank you, in
advance, to all those who took part.
The amount raised will be disclosed in the next newsletter.
EPRAISE NEWS
Welcome to your EPraise bulletin. This term we have awarded the following EPraise points. Top 10
students and tutor groups listed below:
STUDENT LEADERBOARD TUTOR GROUP YEAR GROUP POINTS
LEADERBOARD
1.Keira A (9TMC) 452 1. 9CHK (8015)
2. Daniel L (9CHK) 440 2. 9TMC (7985)
3. Ellie-May M (9TMC) 438 3. 9LKB (4701)
4. Lucy H (9CHK) 435 4. 10JRC (4680)
5. Joshua H (9CHK) 435 5. 9JRS (4634)
6. Abi G (9CHK) 424 6. 10KAS (4617)
HOUSE POINTS
7. Millie H (9TMC) 411 7. 9ASA (4592)
1st Place
8. Ismail R (9JRS) 402 8. 9JBL (4354)
2nd Place
9. Ellie W (9CHK) 401 9. 8ELH (4337)
3rd Place
10. Sam T (9CHK) 394 10. 10AJH (4325)
DATES FOR THE DIARY
• End of Half-Term 28th May 2021
• Whitsun Bank Holiday 31st May 2021
• School re-opens at 08.45am 7th June 2021
• End of Summer Term 16th July 2021
Excellence for All
Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HB
Tel: 01527 585859 / Fax: 01527 65587 / office@trinityhigh.net
www.trinity.worcs.sch.ukCOMMUNAL NOTICES
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SEVERN ARTS MUSIC AWARD
Music lessons are a great way to build confidence, social
networks and musical talent, but we know that not all
families can afford the full
costs. From now, families can apply for a 'Severn Arts
Music Award' to be used from September 2021. This
will provide £50 off the cost of music lessons each term
for one year, free instrument hire (depending on instrument type) and free ensemble membership.
Parents/carers can apply for a Music Award in the following circumstances:
Your child is eligible for Free School Meals
Your child is looked after (LAC) or previously looked after (PLAC), or
Your family is in receipt of universal credit, incapacity benefit or pension credit
Only one application per child can be made and, due to limited funds, Awards will be granted on a first
come first served basis. If you think you may be eligible for an Award through the Severn Arts scheme
and you would like to apply, please complete the Application for Severn Arts Music Award. Applications
for Awards should be made by 7 June 2021 and you (and the school your child attends) will be
told whether or not you will receive an Award on 23 June 2021.
For further information about the Severn Arts Music Awards Scheme please visit our Help with costs page. If you have any
queries about the scheme please contact info@severnarts.org.uk
FAMILY LEARNING COURSES
All courses are free (parents need to tick the “free due to Covid” box when booking on). All courses
have a maximum of 18 places, so parents need to book their places as soon as possible:
• Art to Support your Wellbeing for Parents (Wednesday evenings)
• Art to Support your Wellbeing for Parents (Thursday afternoons)
• Maths in the Early Years (Thursday mornings)
• Art to Improve your Self-Awareness for Parents (Tuesday evenings)
• Maths in Key Stage 1 for Parents (Wednesday afternoons)
• English in Key Stage 1 for Parents (Thursday afternoons)
• Science in Key Stage 1 and 2 for Families (Thursday evenings)
• E-Safety for Parents – Keeping Safe Online (Tuesday evenings)
• Cook with your Teenager for Parents and Teens (Thursday evenings)
Further information on how to book courses is available on their website at:
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/courses and for any enquiries or support for families to book please call
the Adult Community Learning Team on 01905 728537.COMMUNAL NOTICES FAMILY LEARNING COURSES CONTINUED In addition to their Family Learning courses the Adult and Community Learning Team at Worcestershire County Council also deliver Health and Wellbeing Courses for adults only. All Community Learning Courses are online and FREE to attend until 31st July 2021. Support is available for individuals to join their Zoom courses using their phones, tablets, iPad or laptops before the course starts. New courses include: Health and Wellbeing Courses: • Moodmaster • Positive Me • 5 Ways to Wellbeing • Mind Matters • Mindfulness & Meditation • Baked Bean Project Art and Craft Courses: • Funky Arts • Funky Watercolours • Creative Mindfulness • Easy Knits Sew and Reap • Tantalising Textiles • Upcycled Jewellery Courses for Parents to do with their Child: • Science for Dads and their Lads • STEM course for Parents and their Child Cook with your Family Course • Cook with your Teenager Course • Yoga for Baby and Me Course Sign-a-story for Families Courses Just for Parents to Support their Child at Home: • SHAPE – Improving Health & Exercise for your Family • Art Introduction Course for Parents • Family Memories COVID-19 Time Capsule Course • E-Safety Family Course for Parents • Cooking on a Low Budget Course for Parents Supporting you with Special Needs & Disabilities: • Signalong Foundation Course for Parents • SEND – Understanding Autism • SEND – Strategies for Positive Behaviour • SEND – Managing Mindfulness for Parents Further information on how to book courses is available on their website at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/courses and for any enquiries or support for families to book please call the Adult Community Learning Team on 01905 728537.
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