T C S N E W S L E T T E R
A note from Mrs Sharpe
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we come to the end of our fourth week of this new academic year, I would like to take a moment to thank you for the warmth and support you have shown as we continue to build on our shared vision for Trinity Catholic School
This term has already seen some exciting developments in our school community. We have successfully launched our new House System, which is helping to strengthen our sense of belonging and friendly competition across year groups. I have also been delighted to introduce the Headteacher’s Award for Community Commitment, celebrating students who go above and beyond in living out our values of faith, service, and care for others
In line with the Diocesan directive, we are embedding prayer firmly into the rhythm of each school day, with three opportunities for prayer an important reminder that Christ is at the centre of all we do. Our new Year 7 residential trip to Whitemoor Lake has also been met with great excitement, offering our youngest students a chance to grow in confidence, teamwork, and faith-filled friendship
Our pupils continue to make us proud beyond the classroom, representing Trinity in sports fixtures and taking part in Leamington History Group events a wonderful demonstration of their commitment, talent, and willingness to contribute to the wider community.
I ask for your continued partnership in ensuring every student comes to school ready to learn wearing the correct uniform, equipped with the right resources, and prepared to give their best Maintaining high standards of punctuality and attendance remains a priority, as these are vital foundations for success. Please also ensure you are regularly checking Class Charts, as this is our key platform for sharing information on behaviour, rewards, and homework
Finally, I am delighted to share that both of our recent Open Events were very well attended. It was a joy to welcome not only prospective families but also a number of Trinity Alumni, whose pride in the school remains a source of great encouragement for us all. Please continue to follow and share our updates on Instagram and Facebook so that the positive message of Trinity’s ongoing improvement reaches both our own community and beyond
We will also be hosting the next meeting of the Parents and Carers Advisory Board (PCAB) on Thursday 9th October 2025, from 5 30–6 30pm here at Trinity Catholic School This is an important opportunity to share your views and work with us to shape the future of our school, and I warmly encourage as many of you as possible to attend
Thank you, as always, for your prayers, your trust, and your partnership. Together, we will continue to strengthen Trinity as a place of learning, growth, and faith
With every blessing, Mrs Beth
Sharpe Principal
A message from our CEO
Dear Parents and Carers,
As I approach the end of my fourth week as CEO of Our Lady of the Magnificat MAC, it seems like a good point to touch base and to share some of my initial observations of the Magnificat community. Having served as CEO of the Holy Spirit MAC in North Warwickshire since January 2018, I have long understood the responsibility I hold for the education and formation of the young people in our schools The adults your child encounters each day matter. Like all of you, my experience of school played a significant part in forming me to be the person I am today I am proud to have spent my career to date in Catholic education because I know that when we get it right, there is no better education. For this reason, my priority during my first four weeks has been getting in to the Magnificat schools, seeing the children in action and meeting the staff you have entrusted with your child’s education, formation and care.
I am genuinely delighted, therefore, that my experience on all counts has been nothing but positive. I have now visited all nineteen schools and without exception, I have met the most wonderful children who are polite, ambitious and rightly proud of their school They demonstrate outstanding attitudes to learning and towards each other – it has been an absolute pleasure to begin getting to know them. Similarly, the staff serving in our schools are unfalteringly committed to ensuring each child has the opportunity to thrive and to achieve their very best. Their genuine care for the children is palpable – from the many outstanding leaders in our schools to the teachers, support staff and the vital site and admin staff who make sure our schools run like clockwork
On a personal note, I would like to extend my thanks to the Magnificat staff and the many parents and carers I have met to date The warm welcome which has been extended to me has enabled me to hit the ground running, focusing on standards in our schools and the value the MAC can add to each child’s experience My vision is one of academic excellence in which your child is enabled to achieve the very best outcomes, but it is also one in which we prepare our children and young people to take up their place in our complex world as young adults Our Lady of the Magnificat will be a place in which children and young people learn to be compassionate, to celebrate diversity and to respond to the call of those in need. In achieving this aim, we will undoubtedly make the world a better place.
Over the coming weeks and months, I look forward to spending more time in the Magnificat schools, working with leaders and shaping the future of Catholic education in South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Our partnership with you, parents and carers, is essential to our success so I also look forward to building a strong relationship between the MAC and the families in our schools
I thank you for choosing the schools in Our Lady of the Magnificat for your child’s education and formation Together, we will strive to live the diocesan mission: ‘Forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice.’
Yours sincerely,
Sinead Smith Chief Executive Officer
Upcoming Events
Thursday 2 October - Year 11 Information Evening nd
Friday 3 October - Whitemoor Lake Trip rd
Thursday 9 October - Year 10 Information Evening th
Thursday 16th October 2025 - Year 8+9 Information Evening
Attendance
Year 7 are the highest attenders this year, with 93 7% attendance overall!
Our best year groups this week are:
7J - 98%
8J - 89%
9O - 96 6%
10P - 94 7%
11E - 96 7%
NDG - 90 4%
EMA - 85 4%
Let’s keep it up across all year groups Every day in school really does make a difference. Let’s aim high together!
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Oct 2025
Careers in the Curriculum
Next Wednesday, we’re excited to host our Careers in the Curriculum Day
Teachers will be embedding career insights into their lessons, helping students explore future pathways and be inspired by the possibilities ahead
We encourage parents to talk with their children about the careers they learn about and how these might align with their interests and aspirations
Following on from the information we recently shared about the TV show Adolescence and the different emojis young people use and what they mean, we have now put together a list of acronyms based on research carried out in Warwickshire These acronyms are commonly used by young people, and understanding them can help us all keep up with the fast-changing language they use online and in messages.
As always, the way young people communicate continues to evolve. We will keep working closely with local services to make sure that both you as parents/carers, and we as staff, stay informed and up to date so we can safeguard and protect our young people effectively
#sue = Suicide
#svv = Self Harming Behaviour
ASL = Age, Sex, Location
CD9 = Parents Around
KPC = Keeping Parents Clueless
Sket = Insulting Word Towards Girls
Smash = Casual Sex
Wavey = Drunk Or High
Are you parring me? = Are You Disrespecting Me?
Basic = Lacking Originality
Begfriend = Someone Who Sucks Up To Others
Slept = Knock Someone Out
420 = Weed/Marijuana
BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDES
ThisweeksbehaviourandattitudeshighlightsfromMrAlton
PositivePointsbyYearGroup
Year7:2478points
Year8:978points
Year9:1919points
Year10:2171points
Year11:1731points
Year12:359points
Year13:421points
Year14:228points
TopStudentfromEachYearGroup
Year7:HollyM(7O)–39points
Year8:EthanB(8J)–34points
Year9:JulianB(9J)–53points
Year10:DannyA(10O)–35points
Year11:RileyW(11H)–33points
Year12:AbdulsalamA(P16-EMA)–16 points
Year13:SpogmaiS(P16-NDG)–49 points
Year14:MusaS(P16-NDG)–1points
Thesepointsreflectourstudents'commitmenttoourcorevaluessuchas aspiration,integrity,resilience,andrespect Studentsearnpointsthroughconsistent engagementinclass,demonstratingpositivebehaviour,andgoingaboveand beyondintheirlearning.Examplesincludereceivingrecognitionphonecallshome, beingselectedas'StaroftheWeek',andshowingresilienceandaspirationin lessons
Weareincrediblyproudofthesestudentsfortheiroutstandingcontributions.Their achievementsareatestamenttotheirhardwork,positiveattitude,anddedication toschoolvalues.
SupportingYourChild'sLearning:NewClassroomApproachestoBoostEngagement
We'reexcitedtosharesomedevelopmentsinourteachingapproachesthatwillhelpevery studentgetthemostoutoftheirlessons.Overthecomingweeks,yourchildmaynotice somenewtechniquestheirteachersareusingtoensureeveryonestaysfocusedand engagedduringlearningtime.
Whyarewemakingthesechanges?
Researchshowsusthatstudentslearnbestwhenthey'reactivelythinkingaboutthecontent beingtaught.However,it'ssurprisinglyeasyforyoungpeopletodriftoff,daydream,orsimply 'switchoff'duringlessonswithoutanyonenoticing.Whenthishappens,learningstops.Our approachesaredesignedtogentlykeepeveryonealertandinvolved,ensuringnostudent missesoutonimportantlearningopportunities.
Thinkofitlikethis:imaginetryingtofillabucketwithwater,butsomeoftheholesinthe bottomaren'tplugged Nomatterhowgoodthewater(teaching)is,itwon'tstayinthe bucket(student'smemory)iftheirattentionisn'tfocused Thesetechniqueshelpus'plug thoseholes'bykeepingstudentsactivelylisteningandthinking
Whatmightyourchildexperience?
Yourchild'steacherswillbeusingsimple,positivetechniquessuchas:
-Beingaskedtorepeatinstructionsorkeyinformationtocheckthey'vebeenlistening(not testingwhethertheyunderstand,justensuringtheyheard)
-Joininginwithwhole-classresponsestoquestionsorkeyterms
-Beinginvitedtosharetheirthinkingaftereveryonehashadachancetoprepareananswer Theseapproachesaredesignedtobesupportiveratherthanpressurising Whenteachers askstudentstocontribute,they'reprovidingopportunitiestoshine,nottryingtocatch anyoneout Thegoalistocreateaclassroomculturewhereeveryoneexpectstoparticipate andfeelsconfidentdoingso
Howyoucanhelpathome
We'dloveyoursupportinreinforcingtheimportanceofactiveengagementduringlessons Youmightaskyourchildquestionslike:
-"Howfocusedwereyouinyourlessonstoday?"
-"Didyoufindyourmindwanderingduringanyexplanations?"
-"Whichlessonsdidyoufeelmostengagedinandwhy?"
Theseconversationshelpyoungpeoplebecomemoreawareoftheirownattentionand learning Youcouldexplainthatdaydreamingduringlessonsisliketryingtowatchafilmwith youreyesclosed–youmisstheimportantpartsthathelpeverythingmakesenselater
Ifyourchildmentionsfeelingnervousaboutbeingaskedquestionsinclass,pleasereassure themthat:
-Teacherswillmakesurethey'rereadybeforeaskingthemtocontribute -Makingmistakesispartoflearningandnothingtoworryabout -Thesetechniquesactuallymakelessonslessstressfulbecauseeveryoneparticipates,so noindividualstudentfeelssingledout ThisweeksteachingandlearningmessagefromMrsBell-Bayliss
EuropeanDayofLanguages
OnFriday26 September,we celebratedtheEuropeanDay ofLanguages!
th OurEmmausstudentsput togetherpresentationsand talkedtoagroupofYear5 pupilsfromOurLadyandSt Teresa’s,tellingthemallabout theirhomecountriesand cultures
TheYear5pupilsweresoengagedwiththe session,askinglotsofquestionsandgetting involvedwithlearningphrasesindifferent languages.Theyhadsuchawonderfultimeat Trinity,theytoldtheirfriendsontheplayground abouteverythingtheylearnt!
Homeworksupporttipsforparentsofsendstudents
HomeworkSupportTipsforParentsofSENDStudents
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Setaregulartimeandplaceforhomeworktohelpbuildconsistency.
✅ StayPositiveandEncouraging
Celebratesmallwinsandprovidereassurancewhentasksfeeltough
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Keepintouchwithschoolstafftounderstandexpectationsandgetsupport.
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Usetimers,visuals,orappsthathelpyourchildstayfocusedandorganised.
⏳ BePatientandFlexible
Adapttoyourchild'spaceandneeds,offeringbreakswhennecessary
PowerfulWritingfromYear7:GabbyC’sWork
WhilstIwaswatchingthesunrise,thescorchingsunburnedonmyback Ithurt Theskywas apaleblueandthecloudslookedlikehearts Thepalmtreesdancedasthestrongwind pushedthemaround Intheocean,thefishnibbledonmytoes Itfeltlikeitwasamassage Thewaveswentbackandforth,pushingthesandin Ifeltcalmandrelaxed,justlikeifIwasin mybed Theyellowish,goldensandcoveredmytoes Afterafewhours,itstartedgetting dimmeranddimmer Ithendecidedtotakeafewpicturesandwalkhome Thetidewentout Igrabbedmyrubyredphoneandtookafewpicturesofthisnewmemoryandwalkedhome
Art Updates
Year 7 and Peter's Place students have been learning about colour. They have looked at the colour wheel and primary and secondary colours, tertiary colours, and complementary colours, and now they are experimenting with warm and cool colours.
Here are some to remind us of our lovely summer holidays:
Esme’s Big Day at the Royal Albert Hall
From early starts to standing ovations, Esme F in Year 7 takes us behind the scenes of a magical day at the Royal Albert Hall
“We had an early start as we caught the coach to London for one of the most exciting events, we've ever been part of performing at the iconic Royal Albert Hall! Everyone was full of excitement (and a few nerves), knowing this was the biggest theatre we’d ever performed in
After arriving, we had lunch together before getting into costume for our practice run Then it was time for hair and makeup – the excitement was really starting to build!
The show featured around 400–500 children performing a total of 20 songs, all accompanied by a live orchestra, which made it even more special. The audience was filled with proud mums, dads, and grandparents it was amazing to see so many smiling faces.
My favourite song from Act 1 was “Happy Together”, and from Act 2 I loved “The Climb” and “One Tribe”. We were all absolutely buzzing after the performance even though our feet were aching!
On the coach ride home, we shared sweets, and I was so tired I actually fell asleep our lovely dance teacher Laura had to wake me up! It was such an incredible experience, one I’ll never forget.”
Esme F, Year 7
PE Bulletin
Lunch - 1.40-2.05pm
Monday
Street Dance [DS] (Liz England)
KS3 Basketball [SH] (SNU)
Tuesday
KS4 Badminton [SH] (SNU)
Wednesday
KS4 Basketball [SH] (AWI)
Thursday
KS3 Badminton [SH] (AWI)
Street Dance [DS] (Liz England
Friday
Netball [SH] (BSH)
Lunchtime and after school from Monday-Friday
After School - 3.15-4.15pm
Monday
Rugby [Gr] (SFA)
U16s Football vs Arnold Lodge [a] (SNU) (2.30pm ko)
Tuesday
KS4 Badminton [SH] (SNU)
Wednesday
Volleyball [SH] (LHA)
Football [Gr] (AWI/SNU)
U18s Football vs Arnold Lodge [a] (SNU) (2pm ko)
Thursday
Basketball [SH] (AWI)
Invitation from the Town Council
On Wednesday members of the Trinity History Research Group were invited by the town council, to attend the unveiling of a special interest plaque to commemorate the work of the Camouflage Directorate The Directorate relocated from London to Leamington in October 1939 and established their headquarters in the Regent Hotel. Their task was to create camouflage to help protect strategically important civilian installations across the country.
The Mayor of Leamington, members of the town and county councils, local community groups, authors and historians also attended the event. The plaque unveiling was followed by a civic reception in the town hall, which included a presentation about the work of the directorate. The students were also fortunate to have a special tour which included rooms not usually open to the public, this included seeing the £60,000 mace
This event was the result of our continued collaboration with a range of local community groups, and we would like to thank the Town Council for inviting us. If you would like to know more about the Camouflage Directorate, then please attend the premiere of the Leamington at War film, which is narrated by two members of the Trinity History Research Group
FILM NIGHT - LEAMINGTON AT WAR - The Loft Theatre Company
National Archives Workshop
What is History?
Our Year 7 students have had the opportunity to take part in a live online workshop with the National Archives The students learnt about the role of the National Archives, including its size, the number of documents it holds and the number of security cameras.
The students then learnt about the value of evidence and the work of a historian, by using a range of historical documents to solve a history mystery All students enthusiastically engaged with the workshop.
We are looking forward to the All Pals Together workshop in November, for our Year 9 students, which will form part of events to commemorate Remembrance Day
Leamington Heritage Day
Leamington Heritage Day, organised by the Leamington History Group, take place every year in September as part of National Heritage Open Week. This year the Trinity History Research Group were invited for the third year to exhibit their work as part of the event
There were over 300 visitors to the event throughout the day including the Deputy Mayor, members of the local council and the MP for Leamington and Warwick Matt Western.
This was a wonderful opportunity to show case the work of our students and the projects they have ben involved this year
The students have now received invitations to write articles and give talks to several local community groups.
Hannah Gold- Author Event
On 22nd October, all Year 7 students will have the opportunity to attend a live online event with award winning author Hannah Gold Hannah will be talking about her new book ‘The Lone Husky.’
The Humanities department have worked with Hannah on previous occasions as her books relate to aspects of the geography curriculum This is a great opportunity for our Year 7 students to hear directly from an author If they want to, students will also be able to purchase signed copies of Hannah’s latest book, which will be sent to school after the event
If any Year 7 students would like to purchase a signed copy of ‘The Lone Husky’ please use the link below, which takes to the website of the book shop organising the event.
