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Lent Term Forthcoming Events Thursday 1st March

World Book Day

Friday 9th March

Prayer Meeting 9:30am-10:30am

Friends of Trinity

Tuesday 27th February

Coffee Morning at The Stag -10:00am

AGM at The Bullfinch - 8:00pm

Friday 23rd March

Trinity Teaser Quiz Night - 8:00pm

Important Notices: Chaplaincy - page 3

Careers - Page 4

Fry House Day - page 4

Co-curricular - pages 5, 14, 15, 16

World Book Day - page 6

Sporting News - pages 8-10

Issue No 19

9th February 2018

Homework Club. Please be advised

there is no Homework Club on Tuesday 13th

March 2017.

Lent Term Important Dates Monday 19th February

Start of Term - Students return to School

Monday 19th February

Year 11 Assessment Week

Thursday 1st March

Year 10 Parents Evening 4:00pm-7:00pm

Tuesday 6th March

6th Form Open Morning (external students)

Monday 19th March

Year 9 and 10 Assessment Week

Thursday 22nd March


Tuesday 27th March


Thursday 29th March

Last Day of Term - Easter Break

Please start following us on Twitter -

@Trinity7oaks, @Trinity7English,

@Trinity7oaks_PE.

Reception Opening Times. Effective

Monday 19th February the School’s Reception

opening hours will be 8:00am – 4:00pm.

Message from Deputy

Headteacher: This term, whilst in

the everyday busyness of school life,

we have had an eye very much on the

future. Year 8 students have begun

the process of choosing GCSE

options, something that will frame

their education over the next 3 years.

Year 11 students continue to prepare

for exams and many have received offers for sixth form

study at Trinity next year- a large number will be in school

at half term working on DT, Art and PE.

Along with my colleagues on the senior team, I have the

privilege to visit lessons regularly and see the excellent work

and attitude that the students at Trinity have towards their

learning, expertly led by a group of passionate teaching staff.

As a school we are gearing up to our students sitting public

exams for the first time and are expecting great things!

Fulfilling academic potential is a key part of educating for life

in all its fullness, still, seeing the students pull together to

raise over £3,000 between the two house days so far this

year is inspiring and demonstrates the student leadership and

commitment throughout the school.

Wishing all students and their families a relaxing half term

break.

Mr B Williams, Deputy Headteacher

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Education for life in all its fullness

Meet the Teacher

Each week we will be doing a short Q+A with staff

members. This week is Miss Chant.

Role: Assistant Head of Sixth form. Head of

Religious Education and Leader of EPQ.

Favourite subjects when you were at school:

Religious Education and Food technology

Hobbies: Travelling to different cities, landmarks

and countries. Spending time with friends, family

and exploring with my dog and making lots of

memories.

Favourite books: Nicholas Sparks ‘The

Notebook’. Anything written by Jill Mansell.

Prayer Request: We give thanks for Miss Chant

and for her role as Head of Religious Education

and her new appointment as Assistant Head of

Sixth Form. Thank you for all the students she

supports and encourages and the commitment to

the subject she teaches. We ask for Miss Chant to

be blessed in her work as Assistant Head of Sixth

Form and in all the responsibility that role carries,

please give her guidance and wisdom, grace and

favour. Amen

We are very pleased to announce that Miss Chant has been appointed Assistant Head of

Sixth Form and we welcome Mrs Copp who was recently appointed Sixth Form

Administrator. We wish them both every success in their new roles.

Meet the Teacher

Each week we will be doing a short Q+A with staff

members. This week is Mrs Copp.

Role – Sixth Form Administrator

Fav Subjects – Geography and PE

Hobbies – Running, cycling, walking the dog and

gardening. Anything outdoors.

Favourite Books – I love to flick through cookery

books. Recently I have read ‘The Guernsey

Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ and before

that ‘Girl on a Train’, both very different but both I

loved.

Prayer Request: We give thanks for Mrs Copp,

for her appointment as Sixth Form Administrator

and for all the gifts she brings to this role. We

pray that she settles in well and supports and

develops the plans for the first intake of the sixth

form at Trinity in September. We ask for wisdom

and insight, creativity and joy in her work and the

activities she enjoys outside of school. Amen

EPQ Trip - Monday 19th February . Please can all students attending this trip return their

consent form otherwise they will be unable to go on the trip the first day back of term. Thank you

to those who have already returned their form.

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Year 9 GCSE Art and Textiles. On 24th January, Year 9 GCSE Art and Textiles students visited

the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Tate Modern. The Art students visited the Modigliani Exhibition

at the Tate Modern and the Textiles students visited the Balenciaga exhibition as well as the permanent

collections to influence their new project. The students had a great time and found it really inspiring.

Chaplaincy

"And Mordecai had brought up Esther, his uncle's daughter, for she had nether father or mother. The young

woman was lovely and beautiful.

When her father and mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter."

Esther 2:7

Family is a huge part of who we are, and this week we have talked about the family we choose as well as

the family we are related to. We reflected on those people in our lives that care for us and help us

through tough times, as well as how Christians see God as their Father. I also set all students the

challenge of showing someone they consider to be family how much they mean to them – something that

we must all do when we can.

Giving thanks for:

A great half term and a restful break

The hard work of all our staff and students

Praying for:

Year 11 revision sessions over the holidays

Our whole Trinity community over the next week

Many thanks and God bless, Alice

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Careers at Trinity School

At Trinity, we strive to offer our students the best advice that guides them through the many different

options at KS3 and KS4. Students now have access to more resources to help them make key decisions

about their future.

Students now have access to HEAP 2018: University Degree Course Offers, Which A Levels, Careers

2018, The Apprenticeship Guide 2018, The A-Z of Careers and Jobs and You're Hired! Job Hunting

Online.

Just a gentle reminder about year 10 work experience. Like a lot of schools in the country, we do not

have the capacity to undertake the paperwork that is required to put a whole year cohort through

work experience. This is why we are working with WEX to ensure that the paper work is complete for

every child. The people at WEX will complete background checks on workplaces (insurance and safe

working practices) and ensure that the student has a meaningful experience in the world of work.

Finally, if there are any family members who would like to come into school to talk about their career

to the students then please can you contact Mr Holvey ([email protected]) at the school.

Fry House Day - Friday 2nd February.

Here is a before and after photo of Mr Holvey, Mr

Sherwood and Mr Roylance who changed their hair

for charity. Fry House raised over £1,600 for their

chosen charities Bloodwise & Make A Wish, which

was £100 over their target.

Thank you to everyone for their donations and well

done to Fry House for hosting fantastic stalls and

activities.

mailto:[email protected])

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Year 9 English Students Meet Local

Author Tim Dickinson. A group of Year 9

English students at Trinity had the rare opportunity

of meeting local author Tim Dickinson last

week. Mr Dickinson is in the process of writing a

fiction book about a group of secondary school

students who embark on a worldwide adventure.

The visit, which enabled Mr Dickinson to gain

valuable feedback on his writing, included an

exploration of the plot and a short reading by the

author. Students were also given the chance to offer

their input on characters and storyline.

Library News

New Resources. Just arrived !! Our super new returns trolley.

Our new table top spinner displaying

new books

My Story books series.

Thank you to those parents who have contributed to the

Voluntary Fund which has enabled us to purchase these wonderful resources.

Co-curricular

Orchestra. After the half term break

Orchestra will be moving from Thursday after

school to Wednesday 3:30pm to 4:30pm. All

instrumental players welcome to come and

have a go.

South East Schools

Themed Book Awards.

For those students

participating in SESTBA there

will be a meeting in L09 on

Wednesday 21st February at

lunchtime between 12.45pm-1.15pm.

Co-curricular Clubs. Please see details of

next term’s co-curricular clubs on pages 14, 15,

16 at the back of this newsletter.

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World Book Day. World Book Day is on Thursday 1st March. Please encourage your son/daughter

to visit the library. We have activities taking place throughout the day and the Library Managers are

happy to assist students with finding a suitable book to borrow.

Reading Breakfast. Students and staff are invited to a reading breakfast in the library

between 8.15-8.45. All they need to bring is a book! Croissants, tea, coffee and juice

will be provided. Spaces are limited so if your son/daughter is interested please ask

them to sign up with one of the Library Managers by Monday 26th February.

Short Story Readings. The Library Team will circulate a short story split into 5 parts and ask teachers

to read aloud the relevant part (i.e. part 2 in period 2 etc) at the beginning of their lesson to all year

groups.

World Book Day vouchers. Your child will receive a £1 WBD voucher which can be used in

participating book shops.

There will be a second hand fiction book sale, all day in the library, 50p per

book, all proceeds will go to Book Aid International. Book donations from parents

and students would be greatly appreciated. Please bear in mind any books donated

should be appropriate for Trinity Students.

Lunchtime Book Quiz – organised by the Library Ambassadors. Students are encouraged to

participate and will need to collect a library lunchtime pass at break as normal. Winners will receive a

prize. Students are advised that it will be a computer free lunch in the Library on World Book Day.

Years 7 & 8 Fancy Dress – Students may come to school dressed as their favourite book character. If

students would like some guidance with this please ask them to speak to their English teacher or one of

the Library Managers. Prizes will be given for the most creative or imaginative costume.

Years 8 and Above – On World Book Day, borrow a book from the library and receive a sweet treat!

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The Friends of Trinity Singers. Look out

for us in this weekend’s ‘A Valentine’s Affair’ at

the Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks! Do come along,

see the flyer in this newsletter for details.

Year 11 Leavers Awards Evening. Year 11 students are invited to a Leavers Awards Evening on

Thursday 12th July. To secure your child's place for the Awards evening please make payment of £35.00

via ParentPay by 28th February 2018.

Dates for your Diary

Tuesday 27th February

Coffee Morning at The Stag -10am

Drinks and AGM at The Bullfinch - 8pm

Friday 23rd March

Trinity Teaser Quiz Night –please see attached

flyer for details of this fun fundraising event

Friends of Trinity

Vacancies.

As we look to open the 6th Form next year, the following vacancies are being advertised externally.

Learning Support Assistant p/t

Further details can be found on TES, Kent Teach and our Website.

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Rugby Captains and Vice Captains for 2018

Year 7 - TBC

Year 8 - Harry Fulcher and Toby Goodman

Year 9 - Zac Shirtcliff and Toby Sweeting

Year 10 - Jamie Munday and Ben Atkinson

Fixtures:

Football

Wednesday 28th February - 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Year 11

Football Fixture and GCSE Moderation at Knole. All boys

must attend if football is a chosen sport.

Girls Cricket

28th February - Maidstone 1:00pm - 4:30pm. Students

will leave at 11:35am and return to Trinity at 5:00pm.

Sporting News

Inter-house Sport Volleyball and

Badminton Results (excluding Year

7 scores).

1st - Barrett 128 points

2nd - Faraday 107 points

3rd - Wilberforce 104 points

4th - Fry 94 points

Rugby

Year 7 students who have attended training

please go to Rugby on Monday 19th February.

We will be playing rolling subs and carrying out

selection for the team in our initial match.

On Monday 19th February in order to

participate in the league it is imperative that

Year 9 & 10 attend practice.

Year 11 Options for Term 4 confirmed

Boxing. It is very important that students should bring payment of £18 and hand to the coach at the start

of the first session This covers the cost of the 6 session course.

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Rugby Fixtures YEAR 7 RUGBY LEAGUE 13 aside

MONDAY Home Away

19th February 2018 Trinity Mascalls

26th February 2018 Trinity Charles Darwin

5th March 2018 Bennett B Trinity

12th March 2018 TWBGS Trinity

19th March 2018 Hayesbrook Trinity

26th March 2018 SKA Trinity

The culmination of the games will

be played on Monday 23rd April

@ Bennett Mix of Grass and 3G

(10's). This will decide this years

League. There will also be more

games on this day.

Trinity Bennett A

Charles Darwin TWBGS

SKA St Gregs

Mascalls Hayesbrook

Bennett B TWBGS

Trinity St Gregs

Charles Darwin Hayesbrook

SKA Mascalls

YEAR 8 RUGBY LEAGUE 15 aside

Tuesday HOME AWAY

20th February 2018 Trinity Spare

27th February 2018 Trinity Knole

6th March 2018 Charles Darwin Trinity


20th March 2018 Bennett A Trinity

27th March 2018 Trinity Mascalls

17th April 2018 St Gregs Trinity

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YEAR 9 RUGBY LEAGUE 15 aside

Wednesday Home Away

21st February 2018 Trinity Hayesbrook

28th February 2018 Trinity Spare

7th March 2018 Charles darwin Trinity


21st March 2018 Bennett A Trinity

28th March 2018 Trinity Mascalls

18th April 2018 St Gregs Trinity

YEAR 10 RUGBY LEAGUE 15 ASIDE

Thursday Home Away

22nd February 2018 Trinity Bennett

1st March 2018 Trinity Spare

8th March 2018 Mascalls Trinity

15th March 2018 Trinity HughChristie

22nd March 2018 Spare Trinity

29th March 2018 Trinity St Gregs

19th April 2016 Knole Trinity

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An interactive evening session for parents of struggling

learners, aged from 6 to 16, on:

Learning ideas and strategies to help your child complete

their homework easily and with less stress

Boosting your confidence working with your child

Finding out how they think and learn best

Course date: Tuesday 27th February 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Refreshments will be available from 6.20pm

Venue: Trinity School, Seal Hollow Rd, Sevenoaks TN13 3SL

Cost: Free

To book your place email: [email protected] or

phone 01732 469111 to book with Reception

N e i l M a c K a y :

An independent international

educational consultant and

trainer, and author of:

Parent Session

Supporting your Child

with Homework

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Performing Arts

Clubs

Before School 08:30 – 09:15

Lunch Time After School 3:30 – 4:30

Monday Ukulele Club

L8 Mr Lawrie

Tuesday GCSE Music Theory

L8 Mr. Lawrie

Wednesday

Orchestra/Band L8

Mr Lawrie

Thursday

W1 Year 7 Production Rehearsals

G27 Miss Searle W2 Year 8 Production Rehearsals

G27 Miss Searle

A Night of Musicals Rehearsals

Hall Miss Searle

Mr Hurst

Friday

Dance Club Hall

Jessica McEwen £27 a term

Student Choir L7

Miss Cupper

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before

School 8:00-

8:45

Recreational

Play- Sports

Hall- Open to

all

Recreational Play-

Sports Hall- Open

to all

Recreational

Play- Sports

Hall- Open to

all

Recreational Play-

Sports Hall- Open

to all

Martial Arts open

to ALL Years

(NWI)

**£3 a session**

Dance (External

Company)

Lunch 12:40-

1:10

Girls ONLY

Cricket Practice

for all years 7 –

11

Table Tennis

Badminton All

Years

(rotational)

Table Tennis

Handball All

Years (Sports

Hall)

5 aside Football

League (JRO)

Table Tennis

Basketball All

Years

Table Tennis

Volleyball Year 7

– 11 (KTR Sports

Hall)

Indoor Cricket

for Girls ONLY

JRO Sportshall

Table Tennis All

Years

SA Year 10 week

1

SA Year 9 week 2

Sports

Ambassador

weekly meeting

1:00pm PE Office

(LSH)

After School

3:30-4:45

Unless time is

stated in the

table in bold.

We

understand

you may have

to leave early

to catch your

bus, please

let your coach

or teacher

know.

Rugby Club KS4

Year 9 - 11

BOYS (SRFC)

Field till 5pm

Netball Club

Squad

Year 7-10 Sports

hall (KTR)

Football Year

KS3 Year7- 11

(Astro) (JRO &

LSH)

Gymnastics

Club

Year 7 -11

(External

Coach) sports

hall

£2 a session

Netball Club

Open to ALL

years Muga KTR

Rugby Academy

Girls Year 7-

11field JCO& KTR

Rugby Club Year

7 & 8 BOYS

(SRFC) JRO field

Year 7 – 11

Basketball

Sportshall (LSH)

Circuits Fitness in

Activity Studio

(JRO)

Multi Sports

Fitness

Venue optional.

Sports

field/Sportshall

4:30pm

(KTR/NWI)

FIXTURES

Year 7 Rugby

FIXTURES start

19th

Year 8 Rugby

FIXTURES start

20th

Year 9 Rugby

FIXTURES start

21st

Year 10 Rugby

FIXTURES start

22nd

NO FIXTURES

**Please ensure that the correct equipment and kit is being worn to all clubs. NO extra curricular kit should be worn as this is the property of the school. A lot of our kit has gone missing and prevents us from wearing this at fixtures.

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