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Sarah Allin (deceased) Head of Humanities taking a Geography Class

Sarah Allin (deceased) Head of Humanities taking a Geography Class

Collective Worship

Each year group will have a formal assembly on one day each week. These assemblies will be of a broadly Christian nature and will focus on a "thought for
the week" aimed at promoting discussion between pupils and teachers about social, moral and religious matters. At the beginning of each day, pupils and teachers will set aside time to discuss the thought of the week together.

Careers Education and Guidance

Careers education forms part of Trinity's PSE programme, which is studied by all pupils throughout Years 9, 10 and 11. In Year 9, pupils will have general careers guidance in relation to selecting options for their GCSE courses. In Years 10 and 11 they will have the opportunity to attend a range of careers talks given by visitors from the local business community.

Every pupil has the opportunity to gain practical experience through a two week work experience placement. Each year Trinity will run a Careers Convention which gives pupils and their parents an opportunity to seek information and advice about possible future careers. This will be followed up by an opportunity to have a one-to-one interview with the careers officer at school. Parents are welcome to come along to these interviews, if they wish to.

The majority of our Year 11 pupils choose to continue their education at Sixth Form level and they receive advice about appropriate courses through a mentoring system involving their Form Tutor, Sixth Form tutors and senior members of staff.

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Paul Gardiner, Head of Languages taking a language class

Residential Education

All pupils in Year 9 will be expected to take part in a period of residential education at some stage during the year. Parents will be informed, well in advance, of the detailed arrangements for this.

Sex Education

At Trinity we believe it is important for all young people to be well-informed about sex education matters as they progress through school and
become young adults. Biological aspects of human reproduction are taught through Science lessons, as part of the National Curriculum for all children. Social and moral aspects of sex education, which aim to develop responsible attitudes to relationships and health issues are covered through Personal and Social Education lessons.

Year 9 Curriculum (Key Stage 3)

The curriculum Organisation throughout the school aims to give pupils a broad and balanced
teaching and learning programme.

Course Subjects Group Organisation
English English Language & Literature Tutor Groups
Mathematics   Sets, according to ability
Science Covering Physics, Chemistry & Biology Sets, according to ability
Humanities History & Geography Tutor groups
Expressive Arts Art, Music & Drama Mixed ability groups
Languages French (with an opportunity for German later) Tutor groups
Design & Technology Design, Information Technology, Business Studies, Food Science & Textiles Mixed ability groups
Physical Education Games, Swimming, Athletics, Gymnastics & Dance Mixed ability groups
PSE Health Education, Careers Guidance, Economics and Industrial Understanding, Environmental Awareness & Citizenship Tutor groups