29Th November 2019 the Headmaster’S Message
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Trinity School Senior Voice Friday 29th November 2019 The Headmaster’s Message Thank you to those that managed to attend the parents information event on Thursday night where we heard about the exciting new chapter for Trinity School as we become part of the Alpha Schools Group today. Thank you all for your support and belief in Trinity – it was great to hear how passionate you are about the school and its ethos; which will remain the same. Mr Khan and the team have been very impressed by what they have seen, the people they have met and the way they have been welcomed – all aspects of Trinity of which we are proud. We look forward to a bright future. Keep up to date with the latest news: Trinity School, Teignmouth @TrinitySeniorSc and @PrepHeadTrinity Senior Voice Careers Fair Our second ever Careers Fair on Monday evening was another popular and inspiring evening for both pupils and their families. Exhibitors ranged from vets to aerospace engineers, animators to members of the Forces. They were able to provide pupils with an insight into their area of business and what is needed to pursue that career. Pupils across the Senior Department took the opportunity to find out more and consider their future journeys, whether it was pupils in Year 7 thinking about their future careers for the first time or members of the Sixth Form who are their making their university choices with a view to entering a particular industry. Additionally, members of staff ran a ‘Would you hire me?’ workshop which made pupils think about what employers are looking for and consider different opportunities for experience. Thank you to all those who gave up their time to take part, and well done to pupils for engaging with the event which will help shape their own ideas about future careers. Road Safety Awareness Conference for Sixth Form Pupils On Thursday, Sixth Form pupils attended the Learn2Live conference in Torquay which raises awareness of road safety. This hard hitting presentation by Devon’s emergency services and road safety organisations targets young people who are statistically one of the most at risk groups when it comes to road traffic collisions. By raising awareness of road safety the event aims to help our young people minimise their chance of injury either as drivers or as passengers in cars. The event was very informative, useful and encouraged further conversations back at school. Pupils have been reflecting on what they have learnt and the actions they can take to become safer. Trinity School Industry Visit for Engineering The Library - ideal Educational Scheme Pupils place to work, rest and play! EES (Engineering Educational Scheme) is a programme where schools are connected with companies with the aim of solving an engineering challenge. There are seven different teams which have each been given an individual problem by an engineering company and have to solve it over a nine-month period. In our case, this is to create a door that can be opened from both the left side and the right side. The project involves a launch at HMS Raleigh in Plymouth, some time in school to discuss ideas and a two-day residential visit before Christmas. On Thursday 21st November we headed down to Plymouth to begin our factory visit to Rittal UK, an engineering company specialising in IT infrastructure who are sponsoring us. The aim was to better our understanding of the problem and to apply it to a solution that could be manufactured. After listening to what the problem was and some of the requirements for solving it, we headed onto where the storage lockers were produced. The tour around the factory taught us about the manufacturing process and provided us with some food for thought! - Theo, Year 12 e-Safety - Phishing on the Rise Key Stage 4 ICT pupils have recently been learning about how to protect their online identities, particularly from phishing attacks. All users of internet based messaging systems including email are at risk of sharing their personal and sensitive data with criminals who may use the data to commit crimes such as fraud and identity theft. Pupils have been taught prevention strategies and how to identify potential phishing attacks. To read more about phishing please visit the following website: www.phishing.org/what-is-phishing Senior Voice All Hands on Deck for CCF Cadets A hands on visit to the Damage Repair Instruction Unit (DRIU) and the Fire Fighting School at HMS RALEIGH for Trinity cadets normally means an early start at 0800. Fortunately there is a dedicated cadet accommodation block at the Naval Base so Year 9 and new cadets were able to enjoy an evening meal at school before setting off in minibuses for Cornwall on Tuesday evening. On arrival we were welcomed by permanent staff of Vigilant Squadron and given a safety brief. Cadets were allocated to separate accommodation mess decks, issued with two sets of Royal Navy overalls and sent off to bed. A ‘Call the Hands’ pipe over the tannoy system at 0600 meant that cadets were up and dressed ready for breakfast in the Junior Rates’ dining hall at 0640, where they met new RN recruits in their second week of training. At 0800 cadets and staff were welcomed at the DRIU and were taken through the training to be able to repair damage in the mock up of a ship compartment hit by a missile. Equipped with hammers and hard hats, a team of 11 cadets waited for the ‘Incoming missile! Brace! Brace! Brace!’ command. Inside the compartment called HMS CHAOS the lights had been turned off and in the gloom water poured through gaping holes above and through the walls. With the Mission Impossible theme playing they were timed in their attempt to block up 5 locations using timber shoring, soft wood wedges and fibreglass domes. When the lights went up and the water stopped flowing, DRIU staff marked each location out of 10. A welcome hot shower followed. Back in the classroom before lunch, the results were announced and Harry Butler and Charlie Holman were congratulated for their energy, enthusiasm and determination. Our cadets were in the company of 10 Sea Cadets from units around the UK so the teams were mixed and worked very well together. The afternoon was spent in the Fire Fighting School learning how to control an outbreak of fire on a ship. Cadets were allowed to use a fire extinguisher and also to operate the large fire hoses to protect themselves from the fierce blaze and douse the flames. This was a very successful visit and special mention goes to Miss Ashfield for her participation in both morning and afternoon activities, getting soaked through in both the DRIU and while taking brilliant photos of cadets at the Fire Fighting School. Trinity School Sports Round-Up Poet Ambitions U13 Rugby Tournament - Monday saw the U13 team enter into the Two budding poets have annual William Cole Cup at Stover School. The boys battled hard, entered into the ISA Poetry particularly against strong teams from Mount Kelly, Plymouth College Competition. and Shebbear College. It was disappointing not to win but highlights The task was to write a poem included the tries against Plymouth College and Bramdean School. entitled ‘If All the World Were’. Courage and determination in abundance. Max in Year 7 and Phoebe in U16 & U18 ISA South West 5-a-side Football - Two teams travelled to Year 10 have been chosen to Bideford with fast and furious the best way to describe the games and represent their Key Stages in all performed well. The U16s eventually finished rd3 in their group (with the competition with their only one loss in their pool) and the U18s also finished 3rd, only losing by superb poems which explore one goal to the teams finishing 1st and 2nd. equality and climate change. U14 Rugby v Stover School - What a match - an incredible performance We wish them both luck in the which characterised the best of Trinitonians and a battling display of competition. rugby against a side bigger to the man. With the team short of players through injury the squad travelled determined to play the fixture, and in a show of sportsmanship Stover lent players to make full teams. Outstanding performances across the team meant we were on the front foot, however a few quick tries in the first half punished the Trinitonians and a well contested second half meant a narrow loss. The team deserves a special mention, with notable performances from Eric, Alfie and Harry. Year 10 Teddy Bear’s Picnic Year 10 Psychology students have been learning about a research International Call study testing Piaget’s idea of conservation; the ability to understand Up for Former that an object remains the same even if its appearance changes. Trinity Pupil The most well-known example of this is young children’s tendency to think that a tall thin glass contains more liquid than a short stout glass Congratulations to former containing the same amount of liquid. Trinitonian JJ Evans who has been called up for the The research study involved children deciding whether a row of counters England Colleges National was longer or shorter after a ‘naughty teddy’ moved the counters in Team. order to test the claims made by Piaget regarding the age at which children can conserve. JJ attended Trinity before joining Torquay United’s The concept of conservation is complex, so in order to make it more academy while studying concrete for the students to grasp we had a Teddy Bear’s picnic in which at South Devon College.