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THE TRINITY CATHOLIC SUMMER NEWSLETTER SCHOOL 2016 MERCY, THE CHALLENGES AND GOING THE EXTRA MILE We have been considering the meaning of the “Year of Mercy” and thought about its meaning and what actions follow. I never cease to be amazed at the many acts of kindness and mercy shown in our community. The ethos of a Catholic school with its moral purpose brings together teachers, pupils and parents in a special way. As we reach the end of another year I am thankful to the teachers here and the support staff, who all act as role models and go that extra mile and you for your support. As I have watched end of term assemblies it is amazing to see the many opportunities your children have taken in sport, drama, volunteering, music, outdoor education and lessons. In all their school work we have challenged them this year to show what they can do if they work hard, persevere and face up to those challenges -much like life, and they have well and truly taken that on. On behalf of the school I would wish you all a safe and happy summer break. END OF YEAR LITURGY On the last Friday of term Miss McGrath led our end of year liturgy. This years presentations were from Religious Studies, English, Science, Design Technology, History, Art And Dance. This was a joyful celebration of the year’s work in which we encourage staff and pupils to take a leading role. The theme ‘Kaleidoscope of Learning’ enabled each subject area to show how their subject contributes to the marvellous diversity and creativity we find through learning. Pupils also led readings and prayers throughout the afternoon. It is a fantastic way to end the year, bringing together the whole school in worship. THE TRINITY www.trinity.nottingham.sch.uk CATHOLIC SCHOOL ART AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION Trinity School hosted a showcase of A Level Art and DT work. Coursework, exam projects and final pieces were all on view for students, parents and staff to admire. In Art the Year 12 coursework expressed pupils visions of “The City” and their exam projects showed emerging individuality on the theme of “Transformation”. Year 13 ended their creative journey at Trinity with independent and individual projects based on their personal interests in Art. The exam theme for Year 13 this year was “Truth, Fantasy and Fiction”. DT work included superb A Level and GCSE examples from Textiles, Graphics, Food Technology and Resistant Materials. ANGLO SAXON INVASION DAY DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD For the second year running, Trinity ran a History induction day for its Gold Primary Feeder Schools, based upon Anglo Saxon life. This year is the first year Trinity has offered the Gold level of the Duke The day started with a medieval medical display run by Mr Howell. It of Edinburgh’s Award. After Silver running successfully for the last 11 involved how to deal with amputations, treating head aches etc. years, Mr Miller and Mr Adams trained a team of Year 12 and 13 students The next event was Saxon style dancing. The workshop was run by to successfully complete a 4 day practice and 4 day assessment in Alex Herring in Yr13 and was very popular. June/July. The PTA deserve an extra big thank you as they purchased some mountain tents and extra equipment for the Gold group. The Next was a display of medieval combat. Several members of staff practice was exceptionally wet, with a few dry patches. took up arms and showed how to fight off any invaders such as the Vikings. There were sword fighting displays as well as shield work and defensive manoeuvres. The morning finished with a short session on medieval justice. This resulted in Mr Penhale being put into the pillory (the stocks) as he had stolen some chickens from a fellow Saxon. After lunch, the pupils took part in a re-enactment of the Battle of Stamford Bridge. They took part in a mead toast before advancing Silver upon the Viking invaders. At Stamford Bridge, a Viking Axeman held them up before he was killed. The Saxons then advanced upon the At the beginning of July 28 Year 10 students took part in their Vikings, eventually trapping and slaying the English Traitor and Saxon Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Practice. Morale was surprisingly King, thus ending the battle. high as the weather was extremely wet - the wettest Mr Miller has experienced in the 11 years of running the award at Trinity. All pupils The day once gain proved to be a great success and was a fantastic successfully completed the expedition, across the 3 days and with way for the Year 5s and 6s to learn about Saxon life. over 50km walked. All are now planning for their assessment at the end of September. BATTLE OF THE SOMME TALK On Friday 1st July, 100 years to the day, Mr Howell and Mr Stevens delivered a talk on the Battle of the Somme. The talk involved Mr Howell explaining how the battle was waged, from the first day on 1st July to the final battles in November 1916. Mr Stevens talked about some of the various item of kit that the soldiers had and showed examples of them from his own personal collection. During the interval and at the end of the talk, the audience were allowed to pick up and try on the various artefacts that Mr Stevens had bought along. The evening was a great success and had one of the highest turn outs for a PTA event at the school. It was a fitting tribute to the many thousands of soldiers who paid the ultimate price on that terrible day, 100 years ago. THE TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL www.trinity.nottingham.sch.uk SPORT SPORTS REPORT SPORTS DAY Athletics Rugby We always pray for good weather on Sports Day and this year our Year 8 Championships: Silver Year 7 City League: Gold Medal prayers were answered with the event falling on the hottest day of the Medallists Winners year so far. It was a hot one! We were back at Harvey Hadden Stadium Year 10 Championship: Bronze Medallists after 2 years being at school and it was great to make the most of the Athletics: City Representatives fantastic facility. The students and staff did really well considering the Peter Keynes – Pole Vault (Junior Handball boys) heat and we even had a few records broken! Campion led from the Under 13 Girls: Midland Runners Up Joel De Almeida-200m (Junior boys) start with some great performances in the morning and afternoon Under 13 Boys: Midland Champions Jessica Doherty – 1500m (Junior to see them win and take the title from Barlow who have held it for a Under 15 Girls: Midland Champions girls) number of years. Well done to everyone involved! Under 15 Boys: Midland Runners Up After developing handball further Under 15 Girls National Final: 6th within the school this year, we have place had fantastic successes with all of Under 13 Boys National Final: 6th the school teams. The Under 15 girls place and Under 13 Boys did exceptionally well reaching the national finals in Worcester on Saturday 12th June Rounders and Sunday 13th June. Year 8/9 City finalists Year 10 City finalists PREMIER LEAGUE 4 SPORT TENNIS COMPETITION Our link to Nott’s County has continued this year with a number of their coaches supporting our extra- curricular provision in a variety of sports at lunchtime and after school. Tennis on a Wednesday lunchtime has been one of the supported sports and following on from their success last year, four of our pupils were chosen to represent Nott’s County at the annual Premier League 4 Sport Tennis Competition at Roehampton. It was a real privilege for the pupils to play at such an impressive facility and Marcus Willis and Graeme Le Saux attended this year’s showpiece event at the National Tennis Centre which added even more excitement to the event! It was a touch tennis competition which involves a soft ball and a smaller court similar in size to a badminton court. Our team did very well in the final to finish runners up in their group. In the afternoon the pupils and staff were treated to an afternoon at Wimbledon on Day 10 of the prestigious championships. We were lucky to have No1 court tickets were we saw the ladies doubles quarter finals and men’s doubles semifinals. At the end of the day we were also treated to the ladies doubles quarter finals on No2 court where we saw the famous Williams sisters win their first set. HANDBALL LEADERSHIP AT TRINITY Handball at Trinity has continued to grow from strength to strength this year with success This Girl Can Project in the U13 and U15 competition for both the girls and the boys. The U13 boys and U15 girls As a finale to the project this year, the group teams progressed to the Midland finals held here in Nottingham were they played a number of girls involved in the project ran a festival of teams from across the East Midlands and Lincolnshire. Both teams played fantastically and for local primary schools at NTU. Trinity were won their finals to secure their place at the National Finals at Worcester Arena in June. responsible for organising the opening This was the second year running for the girls who competed on Saturday 11th June and hopes ceremony as well as running a 35 minute were high after some impressive play this year.