Trinity School Boarding Booklet

Boarding Booklet

Welcome to Trinity School This is a very warm welcome to boarding at Trinity School, your new home during your stay!

Your new houseparents are Miss. Connelly, Mr. Leveridge, Mr. Ernouf, and Ms. Fischer, and we cannot wait to meet you. Our lives revolve around boarding because, like all residential boarding staff, we live here: Miss Connelly and Mr. Ernouf at the ends of the girls’ corridors and Mr. Leveridge and Ms. Fischer at the ends of the boys’ corridors. Together, we have one main aim: to ensure that you are happy, safe, and achieving your best.

There will be a lot for you to get used to as you settle into the routine of boarding and school life. This booklet is intended to answer some of your initial questions. However, boarding life is not only ruled by booklets; we are here to answer questions, have a chat about how your day went, or talk about any concerns you may have. You will always find either a member of staff or an experienced boarder to talk to.

This is how we see ourselves: a family who sticks together, shares ups and downs, and cares for each other. You will often hear us using the words ‘we’ and ‘us,’ and, yes, we strongly believe in the importance of community. Therefore, we invite you to become a member of our family too, and we hope that your time with us will be unforgettable.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Boarding at Trinity School We are one big boarding family with two boarding houses:

Chapel Boarding

MD Halls

Prep School to Year 11

Sixth Form/ A-Level: Year 12 and Year 13

Houseparents: Ms Fisher and Mr Ernouf

Houseparents: Miss Connelly and Mr Leveridge

This means that most boarders who are under the age of 16 will be in Chapel House, and many of those will be here to take GCSE examinations.

Miss Wimsett also lives on site and supports both houses.

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Location Teignmouth, located in the picturesque county of Devon, is the charming seaside town that hosts our school. Known for its stunning coastal scenery, Teignmouth offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and vibrant community life.

Nestled between the River Teign and the open sea, Teignmouth boasts beautiful sandy beaches, a historic pier, and a bustling harbor. The town’s scenic promenades, lush parks, and charming Georgian architecture provide a delightful backdrop for both relaxation and adventure.

Teignmouth’s welcoming atmosphere and friendly locals make it a lovely place to live. The town is rich in cultural events, from lively music festivals to art exhibitions, and offers a variety of outdoor activities such as sailing, hiking, and cycling. Its proximity to the South Devon countryside and the Dartmoor National Park adds to the appeal, providing endless opportunities for exploration and enjoyment.

Many boarders visit the town centre at the weekend. On Saturdays, our older boarders also like to take the train to Exeter. This train journey costs between £2 and £4 and takes around 30 minutes.

Exeter is beautiful and has everything you could wish for: two multi-screen cinemas, many large and small shops, a cathedral, a river to sit next to and chill, bike hire etc.

With its combination of natural beauty, recreational activities, and a warm community spirit, Teignmouth is not just a wonderful place to visit but an idyllic place to call home during your time at Trinity School.

How to get to Trinity School 2 hours 50 minutes from Heathrow Airport

30 minutes from 2 hours 20 minutes from 20 minutes from Exeter Airport Paddington Station to Exeter Exeter

When you consider organising your child’s transfer from the airport, please get in touch with the school; we can offer advice or book taxis and train tickets. We will also try to arrange shared taxi transfers with a trusted local taxi company.

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Your First Day at Trinity School Our routines will quickly become second nature; for now, here's what to expect in your first 24 hours.

Day of Arrival

The Next Morning

Check-in with staff and sign in your passport, BRP card (if applicable) and any pocket money you may have.

Boarding Staff will wake you up at about 7.00am.

Get ready for the day.

If you have any form of medication with you, please hand this in. Students are not permitted to keep medication in their room without the consent of the School Nurse.

Give us your mobile phone number and store our duty phone number in your contacts.

Feeling homesick? Talk to us or the other boarders; you are not alone!

Supper is at 6.30pm - after this, there will be a short welcome meeting at the start of each full term.

Try to meet as many boarders as you can and don’t forget, lots of them will be feeling the same as you!

Pack a bag with your pencil case for the first school day.

Boarding staff will let you know when it is time to get ready for bed.

Put on your school uniform.

Go to breakfast from 7.40am. Please do not be any later than 7.50am.

After breakfast (this closes at 8.05am) go back to your room - make your bed and collect your school bag from your room.

Meet in the Common Room and wait for your designated person to take you to registration at around 8.20am.

Important Contacts Contacts

Who's Who

If your family or guardians would like to speak to the Boarding Staff about anything, please use the following details:

Miss Connelly is the Head of MD Halls and works on Tuesday night, Thursday night and Sunday night.

In boarding hours - between 5pm and 8.20am and all weekend: Ring the duty number 07521 392480 (or 0044 7521 392480 from a foreign number).

Send a TEXT message or Whatsapp message to 0044 07521 392480 Send an email to: connellyj@trinityschool.co.uk leveridget@trinityschool.co.uk fischerj@trinityschool.co.uk, or fischerj@trinityschool.co.uk

Mr Leveridge is the Assistant Head of MD Halls and is on duty on Monday night and Wednesday nights.

You cannot contact boarding staff during the school day (Mon-Fri) as we all work in school then.

The duty phone is not manned.

Letters and parcels can be sent to the following address Trinity School Buckeridge Road, Teignmouth, Devon, United Kingdom, TQ14 8LY Teachers and academic staff can be contacted via the School Office: admissions@trinityschool.co.uk +44 (0) 1626 774 138

Ms Fisher is the Head of Chapel Boarding House and is on duty on Tuesday night, Thursday night and Sunday night.

Mr Ernouf is the Assistant Head of the Chapel Boarding House. He is on duty on Monday night and Wednesday nights.

Weekends are covered by the staff on an alternative basis.

Your Boarding House Chapel House Chapel House is thoughtfully divided into two corridors: one for girls and one for boys. Typically, rooms accommodate two boarders each, but if there are vacancies, you may have the privilege of a single room. To foster interaction between different nationalities and enhance English language skills, we ensure that roommates do not share the same mother tongue. Each room is equipped with its own washbasin, while each corridor features showers, toilets, and a common room complete with a kettle, microwave, fridge, sink, sofas, and a smart TV. Mugs, plates, and cutlery are all provided for your convenience.

In the evenings, boarders study in classrooms with computer access, though many choose to use their own laptops. Additionally, there are mixed common rooms available for all boarders, offering further opportunities for socialising. Boarders also enjoy access to extensive school grounds, as the campus is essentially our 'garden.' Amenities include a heated 25-meter swimming pool, a tennis court, a football pitch, and a brand-new strength and conditioning gym.

MD Halls MD Halls is thoughtfully divided into two corridors: one for girls and one for boys. Rooms typically house two boarders, although single rooms are sometimes awarded to house prefects. To promote cultural exchange, we ensure that roommates do not share the same mother tongue.

Each room has access to a bathroom with a toilet and shower.

A central mixed common room connects both corridors and includes a fully equipped kitchen with a kettle, microwave, fridge, sink, sofas, and a TV. Mugs, plates, and cutlery are provided for your convenience. In the evenings, boarders study in classrooms with computer access. Outside of study hours, students are free to explore and enjoy many parts of the school grounds—our campus truly feels like a ‘garden.’ Among our amenities, we feature an indoor/outdoor heated pool available year-round.

Boarding Routine Chapel House - Prep to Year 11 Monday to Thursday

Saturday

Until 7am Quiet house

Until 9am Quiet house

7.15am Wake-up

10.00am – 11.30am Brunch. You must

7.40am Breakfast. Drop off and collect laundry

come to brunch at some point to register

8.05am Breakfast finishes

After breakfast Y9 and above are allowed

8.15am Students leave house for lessons

off-site

8.20am House locked

10.30am Free time, trips & activities

8.20am School day starts with registration

4 - 4.30pm Afternoon Tea (optional)

8.25am Chapel/Tutorial

6.30 -7pm Dinner. All on site.

9.00am Period 1

7.15pm

9.55am Period 2

(compulsory)

10.45am Break

30mins later bedtimes; Y10 boarders may

11.10am Period 3

keep their phones and laptops overnight.

Saturday

evening

activities

12.05pm Period 4 12.55pm Lunch 1.55pm

Sunday

Period 5 2.50pm

Until 9am Quiet house

Period 6 3.55pm Clubs (compulsory for boarders)

10 - 10.30am Breakfast

4.55pm House is opened

11 – 12.30pm Study

5.15pm House registration and notices

1 – 1.30pm Lunch

5.20pm to 6.30pm Free time, activities

1.30pm Activities, trips, free time

6.30pm to 7pm Dinner

6pm Chapel time (compulsory).

7.15pm Study

6.30-7pm Dinner. All on site.

8.45pm to 9.00pm Late snack

7pm Tidy-up time, change of bedding

Friday

Normal bedtimes

On Friday, clubs are not compulsory for Y10s and Y11s. House registration is at

Boarders have the opportunity to attend

4pm, then free time until supper. Bed times

local churches on a Sunday, if they so

may be extended by 30 minutes. Boarders

wish. We are happy to direct them to the

in Y10 may keep their phones and laptops

best church for them.

overnight.

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Boarding Routine MD Halls - Year 12 and Year 13 Monday to Friday

Saturday

until 7am Quiet house

until 9am Quiet house

7.15am House open

10.00am – 11.30am Brunch You must

7.40am Breakfast. Drop off and collect laundry

come to brunch at some point to register.

8.05am Breakfast finishes 8.20am Students leave

10.30am Free time, trips & activities

house for lessons

4 - 4.30pm Afternoon snack (optional)

8.25am House locked

6.30 - 7pm Supper If you are going to be

8.20am School Day starts with Registration

late you must call the duty mobile to

8.25am Chapel/Tutorial 9.00am Period 1

inform house staff, as this is a required

9.55am Period 2

registration point.

10.45am Break

7:30 onwards Activities/social events are

11.10am Period 3

often organised

12.05pm Period 4

10.30pm House locked

12.55pm Lunch 1.55pm Period 5

Sunday

2.50pm Period 6

Until 9am Quiet house

3.45pm Clubs

9.30am - 10.00 Breakfast

4.55pm House is opened

10am Church visit (only some Sundays)

5.15pm House registration in Common Room –

Dress

registration/notices

flops/crocs, no sports kit, no ripped jeans)

5.15-6.30pm Free time, activities

11am – 1pm Study

6.30-7pm Supper

1 – 1.30pm Lunch

7.15-8.45pm Study for all Study takes place on

1.30pm Activities, trips, free time

Blue Corridor

6pm Chapel (compulsory). Dress code as

10.15pm All in house

above.

10.30pm Quiet house

6.30-7pm Supper

code:

smart

casual:

(no

flip

7.15pm Rooms tidy and clean, change of On Friday, house registration is at 4pm, then free

bed linen.

time until supper. All students to be in the house by 10:15 pm, the house is locked at 10.30pm.

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Bedtimes Chapel House - Prep to Year 11 Be in the house

Be in your room Hand in all electronic appliances (phones, laptops etc)

Lights out

Prep 6

8.45

8.45

9.00

Year 7

8.45

9.00

9.15

Year 8

9.00

9.15

9.30

Year 9

9.15

9.30

9.45

Year 10

9.30

9.45

10.00

10.00

10.15

Year 11

If you share with an older boarder, you might inherit the later bedtime.

At night, the house is locked at 10pm but doors open automatically in the event of a fire alarm. Boarding staff on duty can be contacted via mobile phones or the in-house door bell (night-time and emergencies only).

MD Halls - Year 12 and Year 13 At night, we expect you to be in the house at 10.15pm and in your own room at 10.30pm. For special events such as birthdays, end of exams and at the weekend, the MD Halls common room we will sometimes be open longer, with the extended bedtime, on polite request.

Main doors open automatically in the event of a fire alarm. Duty staff can be contacted via mobile phones or doorbells (doorbells at night-time and emergencies only).

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Studying at Trinity Ages 11 to 13 (Years 7 to 9) Students joining Year 7-9 will experience a full curriculum at Trinity School.

There are six 55 minute lessons throughout the day from 9am until 3.45pm. Subjects include: English Maths Biology Physics Chemistry Design Technology Art German

Food Technology Sport Geography History Religious studies ICT Drama and Music Spanish

Ages 14 to 16 (Year 10 to 11) Student in Year 10 and 11 take GCSE level subjects.

All students will have the following subjects in their timetable as the subjects are compulsory: English Literature, English Language, Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Citizenship.

Students are then asked to pick a further 3 subject choices from the list below.

Pupils can only pick one subject per option block due to timetable clashes.

Year 10 Subject Choices Option Block A

Option Block B

Option Block C

Business Design and Technology Psychology BTEC Sport

Design and Technology BTEC Drama ICT/ Computer Science Religious Studies Geography

Art Business History Music

Option Block A

Option Block B

Option Block C

Art German Geography Spanish

Design and Technology BTEC Drama Psychology

Hospitality and Catering BTEC Sport Business Music ICT/ Computer Science

Year 11 Subject Choices

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Studying at Trinity Ages 16+ (A-Levels) Student in Year 12 and 13 take A Level subjects.

International students staying for two terms or less can take 4 subjects. (One from each option block).

Students completing their A Levels at Trinity School must pick three subjects.

Pupils can only pick one subject per option block due to timetable clashes.

Year 12 Subject Choices Option Block A

Option Block B

Option Block C

Option Block D

Biology English German Economics

Chemistry Business Psychology

Art Physics Business ICT/ Computer Science

Spanish Maths BTEC Sport

Year 13 Subject Choices Option Block A

Option Block B

Option Block C

Option Block D

Business Design and Technology Religious Studies

Chemistry ICT/ Computer Science Psychology Maths BTEC Sport

Art Geography History Music

Biology Economics Physics

Extra-Curricular Clubs and Activities Life Skills Football Cooking Art Swimming DofE Surfing Astronomy Board games CCF (Compulsory for Year 9 to 12)

History Film Club Creative Writing Fitness Suite Rugby Netball Excel Development Gardening Cartoon Drawing Band Aeronautical Club

Young Enterprise Science Buskers Dodgeball Ten Tors Climbing Table Tennis Debate Club Kintsugi (Japanese Art)

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Uniform Chapel House - Prep to Year 11 The School Shop is situated on site and opens twice a week. It is possible to buy school uniform online (https://proservegroup.com/trinity-school-364-c.asp); all items need to be paid for by credit card or cash.

Unfortunately, the cost of school uniform cannot be added to the school bill. If you order/buy online, items which do not fit can be exchanged once you are at school.

All your school uniform, except shoes, socks and tights, can be bought in the school shop; some items can be bought at home.

Please bring plain black leather shoes (not trainers-style!) and shoe cleaning materials.

Gentlemen, plain white formal shirts (short or long sleeved) to wear with a tie, and plain formal mid-grey trousers (not black, neither jeans nor chinos) can be bought at home. Two pairs of trousers and at least three shirts are advisable. Black or grey socks are a must.

Ladies, plain white V-neck blouses (short or long sleeved) and black tights can be bought at home.

Again, we would suggest three white blouses.

MD Halls - Year 12 and Year 13 You need to wear school uniform (business dress) every weekday from breakfast onwards. It should be clean and worn in a presentable way at all times. You should ensure that you are correctly dressed for breakfast and for the rest of the day.

Please consult the school uniform list for items that are allowed to be worn in school and for PE/Games.

Ladies, mini skirts, tube skirts, skorts and quite a few other items are not appropriate as ‘business dress’. We will ask you to get changed if we find what you wear inappropriate – like any parent would!

We also do not wish you to wear crop tops or thin sports shorts/shirts in general boarding areas.

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Packing List Chapel House - Prep to Year 11 School uniform as required (see next page) Towels Two pairs of trainers (incl. a pair of trainers which can get dirty and wet) Indoor shoes Sturdy shoes for walking Free time clothes and jumpers/hoodies Some old clothes for messy play A school bag, a PE bag and a duffel bag (for overnight trips) A coat (plain, dark colour), warm coat in winter A waterproof coat Nightwear Toiletries Underwear, socks If you wear glasses, you should bring a spare pair of glasses (or two)

A lockbox or small padlock Black shoe polish and shoe deodorizer/odour eater for trainers/sports shoes Gloves (for activities like paintball, Segway) For summer months: sun cream and a sun hat/baseball cap; tick repellent In winter: scarf, hat and gloves Plain black swimwear (girls: swimsuit, NOT a bikini) Gym clothes if you would like to attend fitness/workout sessions Name labels to iron into your clothes, plain or with your name Adaptors for English sockets A bilingual dictionary A digital alarm clock for your room Pictures or flags to put up in your room

Compulsory school equipment Blue, green and black ink pen and/or biros HB pencils and pencil sharpener Pencil, colour crayons Felt tips Glue stick, scissors, rubber A water bottle Geometry equipment, including a protractor Compass and ruler

Scientific calculator (e.g. Casio FX 83W) If you study Spanish or German, you will also need a small bilingual dictionary.

Foreign students MUST bring a bilingual dictionary to every lesson

Exercise books will be provided by your teachers but you will be charged for some equipment, e.g. art books.

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Packing List MD Halls - Year 12 and Year 13 Two pairs of trainers (incl. some which can get dirty) Sturdy shoes for walking Free time clothes A set of clothes which can get dirty Towels A school bag and a PE bag, and a duffel bag Nightwear (dressing gown recommended) Toiletries Indoor shoes Swimwear Underwear, socks A raincoat/waterproof coat A warm coat

A lockbox or small padlock Shoe cleaning materials Pictures, flags, fairy lights etc to put up in your room A bilingual dictionary Gloves (for activities, e.g. paintball, Segway etc.)

If you wear glasses, a spare pair or glasses Optional: If you would like to take advantage of some of the outdoor pursuits Trinity offers such as DoE awards, the Ten Tors competition and various water sports then walking boots and a wetsuit can come in useful.

Personal clothing/possessions must be limited to a sensible amount due to limited storage facilities in each boarding room.

Compulsory school equipment blue or black ink pen and/or biros HB pencils and pencil sharpener colouring pencils felt tips glue stick scissors geometry equipment ruler

scientific calculator (e.g. Casio FX 83W) a water bottle a bilingual dictionary (international students) If you study Spanish or German, you will also need a small dictionary.

Your teacher will provide school exercise books.

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STUDY Study is compulsory. During study, you are not allowed to use your phone except to listen to music; for this, you should put music on shuffle.

Laptops are allowed as long as the screen faces the front of the room.

If you have not been set any homework, you will be asked to spend study time sensibly by either reading a book or keeping up-to-date with world news

Boarding Activities During boarding hours, we will often open the Gym (basketball, badminton, dodge ball) or our heated swimming pool (open all year round). Boarders can use our beautiful grounds to play football, rounders, rugby or do the fitness trail. We have a varied weekend programme in boarding: in the past some of the boarders have taken part in surf lessons, coasteering, skiing, walking on Dartmoor, kayaking, kite-flying, boat trips, trips to theme parks, paintballing, gokart racing, riding, canoeing and climbing as well as discos, quiz evenings, pottery, BBQs, campfires and sports, plus many more. The range of activities depends on the season, staff availability and costs. We also organise social events every Saturday evening, some of smaller scale, some bigger ones – participation is compulsory. Please note all trips and workshops will incur extra charges.

Our boarders are also encouraged to make links within the local community. Many are members of local clubs and sports teams; there is a variety of offers for sports in our community, e.g. sailing, Surf Life Saving, diving, rugby club, football team, fitness centres.

Food We eat together in the Refectory. As a boarder you will receive breakfast, lunch, supper and a late snack, and all meals except late snack are compulsory.

If you choose to only eat ‘something small’, you will still be asked to sit in the Refectory, as we see this as a time for you to socialise. The school kitchen provides a balanced diet with plenty of healthy choices. At the weekends, snacks and fruit are also being provided in the boarding houses. Our caterer is ‘Holroyd Howe’ (for more info visit: www.holroydhowe.co.uk).

There is always a vegetation option and there are ALWAYS salads on offer. Boarders can help themselves to seasonal fruit at all times.

Our boarders love the food provided, and our chefs regularly receive complements. Most thank the chefs after the meal.

If boarders are not happy with what’s on offer, they are most welcome to seek to speak to our chefs who will do anything to help.

In order to safeguard students and others who may be allergic to nuts, please note that the school’s caterer operates a nut-free policy in the Refectory and Baguette Bar. Students must not, therefore, bring food containing nuts (for example breakfast cereals or Nutella) into the Refectory at any time. We expect that all communal areas within boarding houses are treated similarly to protect boarders who have may be allergic to nuts. Thank you for your support.

Boarders are allowed to order a take-away on Friday and Saturday evenings at their own cost.

Following Public Health advice, we do not want our boarders to consume energy drinks in boarding; these are not allowed at all for under 16s. If you are over 16, we do not wish them to be on display/seen in general boarding areas

Travel for school holidays Term dates are being published at least 12 months in advance and can be found on Trinity School’s website: hwww.trinityschool.co.uk/term-dates Boarding is not open before the term starts (‘Boarders Return Day’) or after the term officially ends.

Boarders are expected to return to boarding on the day before each term and half term starts (see term dates on website).

Make sure you send complete flight information to school well in advance. In addition to this, we must receive a copy of the booking or flight ticket.

We are happy to assist with booking of train tickets or taxis; however, requirements need to be communicated to school two weeks before travel at the latest; this includes the arrangements for the return journey. It is unlikely that you will be able to contact staff during the holidays.

It is most convenient nowadays to book train tickets using TRAINLINE app which allows parents to book train tickets for the child quickly and at any time, and for the child to have the ticket on the phone.

In recognition of the difficulty of arranging flights, students may leave school up to 24 hours before the official end of term. This exception will only be made at the end of the term and refers to the time the student actually leaves the school site, not the time of the flight.

If you need to leave school more than 24hrs before the end of the term, you must seek written permission from the Head of Key Stage.

We ask you to bear in mind that we do not allow departures or arrivals during the night hours as it disrupts our boarding community: you should not arrive here after 10pm.

Equally, we do not support departures from school before 7am. If your flight home departs early or arrives late, we can help you find a host family or guardian for the night.

If you want to stay with a host family, family member of guardian, the nominated person must be over the age of 25.

Important: please let us know if a flight has been delayed as we would otherwise worry about your child’s whereabouts or safety. See boarding contact details on the last page.

LEAVING THE SCHOOL GROUNDS DURING BOARDING HOURS Chapel House - Prep to Year 11 Y8 boarders and below are not allowed to leave the school site unless accompanied by an adult.

Y9, Y10 and Y11 boarders should not leave the school site on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. They must sign out when leaving the school grounds and sign back in on return (this is a legal requirement). They must have a working phone, with credit, to get in touch and to be contactable, or be with someone with a working phone and mobile data.

On Friday after school, on Saturday and on Sunday afternoon Y9, Y10 and Y11 boarders can go to Teignmouth town. Y10 and Y11 boarders are allowed to go to Exeter on Saturdays and Sundays. Boarders always have to be back in boarding by 6.30pm. Nobody is allowed off site in the evenings. Please accept that these rules serve the child’s safety.

Should something happen, we are responsible - parents are quite possibly far away and unable to help if something happens!

If you would like to stay away overnight, e.g. for a sleepover with friends, we require parental permission and an invitation from the host a couple of days before the planned stay.

A five-minute walk from school, on Ashleigh Way, there is a corner shop with a post office.

LEAVING THE SCHOOL GROUNDS DURING BOARDING HOURS MD Halls - Year 12 and Year 13 On Friday and Saturdays, you are allowed to go on a sleepovers at day pupil’s house; we need to receive an invitation from the host parents and the OK from your parents by the preceding Thursday, please.

Monday - Thursday 5.20 to 6.30pm

You are allowed to go off site within Teignmouth

Wednesday 3.40 to 6.30pm

You are allowed to leave the school site between 3.40pm and 6.30pm, to go to town. You must sign out at Reception and sign back in the boarding house. This is a Sixth Form privilege.

Friday

In TM town for a 4 hour window, between 4.15pm and 9.30pm (Y12). 10pm return for Y13. (but at least in a group of two).

After 6.30pm: no roaming the town. You can only go out for a meal at a designated eatery; you must tell boarding staff where you will be at all times.

Not on beach after 6.30pm; takeaway at beach allowed in summer months until 7.30pm (May-Sept).

No alcoholic may be consumed at any time, on or off site.

You are allowed to stay at a day pupil’s house (with invitation and permission, in by Thu night).

Saturday

Allowed out between 10am (brunch) and 6.30pm All in from 6.30pm

Saturday Evening

Boarding activities will be organised on every Saturday from 7.30pm; these must be attended if on site. Snacks and drinks will be available on Purple Saturdays.

Sunday Morning

Only Ashley Way (local corner shop) or attendance of clubs/activities in local community

Sun Afternoon (after lunch)

Allowed off site between 1.30pm and 5.45pm, to Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, or Exeter

Please accept that these rules serve your safety. We are responsible for you - your parents are far away and unable to help you! You have to accept these rules even if you are 18.

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Bits and Bobs If you wear glasses, please bring a spare pair of glasses, and some to wear for sports.

Y7-Y9 pupils attend Foot Tech (F.T.) lessons and have to buy their own ingredients for what they will cook or bake. We will support, of course, e.g. what to purchase and where, but we will not pay for the ingredients.

Letters and parcels are being delivered to Reception where boarding staff will pick them up for everybody. Please ensure all mail shows the boarder’s full name and the correct address (see p.27). No postal deliveries are made on Saturdays and Sundays.

All homework will be set via a website called EPRAISE; parents will also receive log-in details in order to see what homework has been set.

The school now expects parents to fill in on-line forms for attendance of school trips; this only takes a minute or two. The cost will appear as a payment request on an app called SCHOOLMONEY. The cost for school or boarding trips or any other charges cannot be taken off your deposit.

Our boarders come from England but also from a huge variety of countries: Spain, Russia, China, France, Russia, Ukraine, South Africa, Germany, Egypt, Myanmar, Thailand and many more. Use your time here to widen your horizon and learn about other cultures! Be open-minded and tolerant!

Boarders are encouraged to voice their opinions in order to improve our provision, see page 16. Parents, if you have concerns, please approach any of us, reception staff of teachers directly, rather than remain unhappy or worried. Everybody will always try to help.

Please remember to notify the school of any changes of address or contact numbers or any change in circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity. Check your spam folders for any school emails which might have landed there.

Guests, parents or guardians are only allowed in school with permission.

Pictures and posters can be put up using BlueTac. No sellotape, please!

All boarders and boarding staff will attend an Induction Day on the second Sunday of the academic year.

Parents, if you are unable to bring your child to Trinity School and to meet boarding staff, you may at some stage receive an invitation to a Microsoft Teams meeting or Whatsapp call (one-term+ boarders only). This is an opportunity to meet your child’s houseparent and put a face to the name. You are under no obligation to accept this invitation. It would be great if, during that meeting, we can also see you on camera.

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Medical Your child will not be allowed to start at Trinity without the completed and signed Medical Form before you arrive at Trinity. In addition to that, it is necessary for all overseas boarders to have evidence of having an EHIC card or private health insurance, relating to their stay at Trinity School. It is vital that we have knowledge of any medical conditions, medication required and allergies, so that you can be looked after. This also includes information that might affect your child’s mental well-being. We cannot look after your child properly unless we are aware of his/her needs and problems.

Boarders who are aged 18 and over, or who are exempt from NHS funding, will be required to pay for any medical expenses such as prescriptions, dental work, and glasses by their own funds (credit/debit card).

Within your first days at school, you will be registered with the local doctors’ surgery.

Do not bring any medicines to school unless prescribed for you by a doctor; please bring a letter from your doctor to support this. (translated into English.)

All medicines, including dietary supplements, are stored in the Medical Centre and administered from there as appropriate. Medicines, including vitamins, must not be kept in bedrooms. You might receive permission for self- administration by staff, in which case medication needs be kept in a locked box/drawer.

Parent Updates All parents and guardians are warmly invited to join our WhatsApp Community for parents of boarders who will be in Chapel House and MD Halls. This community will allow our houseparents to send photos of trips and activities to you. It is not a group in which everybody can comment or ask questions, and only houseparents can post messages and photos. All parents so far love seeing updates of what their children are up to, what we offer and what is going on in boarding.

If you would like to receive photos and messages of the kind mentioned above, please send our duty phone a Whatsapp message with your name and your relationship to the boarder (mum, dad or guardian) and we will be delighted to add you to the group.

Trinity School regularly publishes the SENIOR VOICE which can be accessed on the school website. In this publication, you will find lots of information about events and activities our pupils are involved in. www.trinityschool.co.uk/senior-senior-voice Updates are also regularly onto our school social media accounts. @TrinitySchoolTeignmouth

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Electrical Items Please bring an adaptor for English sockets. It is not acceptable to force a 2-pin plug into a 3-pin socket. The number of sockets per room is limited.

You are allowed to use some electrical appliances: hairdryers, styling accessories, iPod docking systems, music systems and chargers.

Refrigerators, kettles, heaters and rice cookers are not allowed in your room.

Cooking of any kind is not permitted in bedrooms.

You will have some access to the common area of MD Halls where there is a hob you can use. In our common room, there is a toaster and a sandwich maker. We will confiscate it if boarders do not use it safely or don’t turn it off after use.

Prohibited Items and Rules This list is not exhaustive We ask everybody to maintain a respectful relationship with friends and refrain from holding hands, hugging, kissing and touching inappropriate areas of others’ bodies. We also strongly believe both alcohol and tobacco in any form are harmful for your health. These are therefore forbidden, as are vaporizers. The full school policies are on display on the Square and on the school website – please familiarise yourself with all policies displayed there. In short, no boarder is allowed to buy or consume alcohol or cigarettes – on and off site, even if you are 18. If you choose to do so, you will be reprimanded in accordance with our sanctions policy. Please note that no dangerous items may be brought into school including knives of any sort. Energy drinks are not allowed for under 16s and not to be consumed in general boarding areas.

Pocket Money & valuable items Nobody should keep cash in their room; it’s better to hand it over to us houseparents for safekeeping. Passports and ID cards must also be handed in to boarding staff.

Most boarders bring cash cards/debit cards to be able to withdraw money or pay in the shops.

Boarders need pocket money to purchase bare necessities like toiletries, stationary, batteries, and go to the barber. They also should have some pocket money available to buy snacks, take the train to Exeter, treat themselves to an ice cream or occasionally go to the cinema.

We are unable to cash any money parents might transfer to the school’s bank account.

The school cannot be held responsible for valuables which are left in rooms, e.g. phones, electronic games and equipment, or money. Doors to boarding rooms cannot be locked. We would encourage to have a small lockbox or a padlock. It’s a good idea to have private insurance in case of accidental damage to your phone, ipad, laptop etc.

Boarders usually are not able to leave possessions in their rooms during the school holidays.

Everything needs to be packed up and stored in a designated room. Should you not return after the holiday, you must take everything with you; belongings of leavers will not be kept on site.

End of Term At the end of term and at half terms, it is important that you start clearing your room - notices will tell you what you need to do and when.

There will be some holidays when you are required to empty your rooms entirely. Boarding Staff will let you know if this is necessary. On these occasions, items left behind will be collected and disposed of or given to charity, so remember to check that all your drawers and wardrobe spaces are clear.

At all other times, you will be expected to clear every worktop and shelf so the cleaners are able to give your bedroom a thorough clean.

Please remember to strip your bedding and put it in the laundry on the day you leave.

There is a small area available to store the belongings of returning boarders and items are signed in and out by each boarder with a member of staff.

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Term Dates 2024/2025 Autumn Term 2024 Boarders Return

Tuesday 3rd September

Term Starts

Wednesday 4th September

8:00am

Term Ends

Friday 18th October

3:40pm

Half Term

Monday 21st to Friday 1st November

Boarders Return

Sunday 3rd November

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Term Starts

Monday 4th November

8:00am

Term Ends

Friday 13th December

12:00pm

Boarders Return

Sunday 5th January

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Term Starts

Monday 6th January

8:00am

Term Ends

Friday 14th February

3:40pm

Half Term

Monday 17th to Friday 21st February

Boarders Return

Sunday 23rd February

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Term Starts

Monday 24th February

8:00am

Term Ends

Wednesday 2nd April

12:00pm

Boarders Return

Tuesday 22nd April

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Term Starts

Wednesday 23rd April

8:00am

Term Ends

Friday 23rd May

3:40pm

Half Term

Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May

Boarders Return

Sunday 1st June

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Term Starts

Monday 2nd June

8:00am

Term Ends

Wednesday 9th July

Spring Term 2025

Summer Term 2025

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