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Tr init y School
Education for life in all its fullness
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Tr init y School
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Welcome from the headmaster Thank you for taking the time to read about Trinity, a state-funded Christian secondary school which opened in 2013. We place high importance on the Christian ethos of the school: it provides a moral framework by which we fulfil our vision of providing an education for our students in the fullest sense so they can look to the future with optimism and confidence. Aligned with this, we recognise that every moment, whether it be in or outside the classroom, holds the potential to be an opportunity for learning and growth. We are absolutely committed to ensuring that every student, whatever their faith orientation, is given the opportunity to reach their full potential. We encourage and support students towards academic excellence but we are equally determined that our students develop and grow spiritually, socially and emotionally. Put simply, we strive to provide a holistic educational experience for our students. We are oversubscribed and only recently occupied a state-of-the-art building, which boasts an array of outstanding facilities. Please do visit our website for more information or better still, visit us in person. Matthew Pawson Headmaster
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Our ETHOs – the triNity Way Everyone at Trinity is expected to know and live by ‘the Trinity Way’. It has five key elements:
• truth which includes integrity, honesty and openness • excellence in everything including academic work, arts and sport
• love exemplified in quality relationships, nurture, and ‘tough’ love that expects the best
• leadership taking responsibility for myself and others and leading my own learning
• service serving each other and our wider community. All pupils and staff are trained in ‘restorative Justice’ – a Christian-based approach to maintaining harmonious relationships and rebuilding trust when problems arise.
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iN the classroom Our brand new building has state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and learning. The classrooms are fully equipped for specialist subjects including science, Design Technology, Food Technology, Music and Art. We have outstanding PE facilities including a four-court sports Hall. We also have a very flexible and well-equipped performance space for Dance and Drama. Our teaching and learning are based on the National Curriculum, with: • Excellent teaching: pupils learn in a challenging but supportive environment where each student is known, and is enabled to maximise their potential. • Emphasis on Maths and English: extra time for these core subjects in Key stage 3. • Flexible pathways to GCSE and A-level: all students are enabled to succeed with individualised support throughout their school career. • High expectations: we set targets in line with the highest performing schools nationally, and help students to meet them. • Provision for Special Educational Needs: wherever special or additional needs are identified, our individual support packages help every student to access the curriculum and make excellent progress. • The latest ICT: we have invested in cutting edge Information and Computing Technology, including iPADs, which accelerates and enriches learning. • Supported homework, through a daily homework club and ICT which is geared to support work at home. As a result, our goal is that all our students should study academic subjects in the 6th Form and that many should progress on to the very best universities in the uK.
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Beyond the Classroom At Trinity we steadfastly believe that learning is not limited to the classroom. We understand the importance of co-curricular activities and how they can help students develop a range of important attributes such as teamwork, leadership, problem solving, confidence and resilience. We encourage our students to immerse themselves in the wide range of clubs and activities that are on offer so that they learn and develop a range of skills and cultivate an active and varied lifestyle that they continue to lead beyond Trinity. Sport: Trinity believes in providing a broad and balanced curriculum of sporting activities that actively encourages participation. We also believe in the importance of competitive sport and how these create opportunities for students to excel and lead. Music and the creative and performing arts are a key priority for the school. All students have the opportunity to take instrumental or vocal lessons delivered by specialist staff, join ensembles and choirs, and express their creativity in art, design and drama. We are convinced that music and the arts enrich our students’ lives. Community Service: We encourage all our students to experience the transforming effect of being generous and using their time and talents to improve the lives of others. There are many opportunities for students to serve others within and outside of school. After School Clubs: A range of clubs are on offer to students, details of which can be found on our website. Local, national and international school trips and business links are a key and growing part of the educational experience at Trinity school. They make a major contribution to the acquisition of knowledge whilst also playing a key role in increasing motivation and personal development.
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NurturiNg our studeNts At Trinity, we nurture our students by caring for them and challenging them to aim high. The key elements of the pastoral care system are: • Tutor Groups. These are led by a teacher who mentors and encourages each child to make excellent academic progress and supports their pastoral needs. • Christian Ethos. Worship and reflection play a key part in assemblies and form time. At Trinity, students learn values which help them to care for each other, and become active, socially-aware, engaged citizens. • Pastoral Team. Dedicated staff provide a wide range of individual and small group support in a range of settings, which helps students to develop and thrive. We are an aspirational school which wants students to meet and exceed both our and their own high expectations. specifically: • All members of the school, both students and teachers, are leaders of learning. We place a high emphasis on staff development to ensure that our teaching and learning is of the highest quality. • Our rewards system encourages students to work hard and achieve excellence in all that they do. • All students begin to experience and think about the range of possibilities that are available when they leave Trinity. We recognise the individuality of each student and appreciate that future pathways between students may look different. However, we believe that all students should have high aspirations, which should influence the journey and direction they take, supported by the school.
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Email address info@trinitysevenoaks.com Phone number 01732 469111 www.trinitysevenoaks.org.uk
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