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Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:02 Page 1

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Trinity School is a caring and supportive

environment which provides exceptional

opportunities. The quality of teaching

allows them to excel in many areas as

they develop intellectual curiosity and

independence of mind, concern and

respect for others, a sense of compassion

and high standards in a range of interestsIndependent Schools Inspection Report


Trinity has an excellent reputation for combining

an intellectually rigorous and challenging

academic environment with outstanding pastoral

care and support. The School’s aim is:

“The rigorous pursuit of excellence balanced

by compassionate concern for individuals.”

Our approach provides a positive and friendly

atmosphere in which pupils thrive, not simply by

achieving excellent examination results, but also

by developing a wide range of interests and skills

outside the classroom.

Although each child will have a unique journey

through the School, we want to inspire everyone to

take advantage of the breadth of opportunities

available both inside and outside the classroom.

We are fortunate to have superb facilities and, more

importantly, excellent teachers and support staff,

dedicated to working together to offer the balanced,

all-round education to which we are committed.

Being a school just for boys up to Year 11 means we

can concentrate on boys’ interests and on building

their confidence and self-esteem. We can design

teaching that specifically meets boys’ learning

needs and preferences, but in many areas we also

work with our local girls’ schools, allowing the

boys to benefit from this social and academic

interaction. The introduction of girls into the Sixth

Form in 2011has proved a hugely positive step,

enabling us to offer, to both boys and girls, all the

educational and social advantages of a co-

educational environment.

I want to ensure that all our pupils acquire not only

new knowledge and skills, but also a strong set of

values so that when they leave Trinity, parents can be

proud of their child’s achievements at school and be

delighted by the sort of person they have become.

I would very much like to welcome you to the

School so you can experience for yourself Trinity’s

positive, purposeful and friendly atmosphere.

Mark Bishop

Headmaster

Welcome to theTrinity Prospectus

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Trinity School is part of the Whitgift

Foundation, founded in 1596 by John

Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury.

His legacy provides the School with

outstanding facilities and an

exceptionally extensive range of bursaries

and scholarships, allowing pupils from a

wide variety of backgrounds to benefit

from an education at Trinity. It also

established the Christian foundation on

which the School is built. Today, Trinity

warmly welcomes those of all faiths and

of none, although Christian values still

inform and underpin all we do.

We value each pupil as a unique

individual and work to ensure that all

relationships in the School are based on

mutual respect. We expect high

standards of behaviour, founded on

personal responsibility and self-discipline

combined with genuine concern and

compassion for others.

The outstanding pastoral care offered at

Trinity means that children will receive

carefully considered advice at every stage

of their school career, tailored to his

individual needs and circumstances.

Your son or daughter will have a Tutor,

someone they will see at least twice a

day, who will listen, advise and help

them to make and understand their own

choices. It is our firm belief that

confident and happy individuals are

those most likely to achieve their full

personal and academic potential.

A Foundation for Learning

Foundation | TRINITY PROSPECTUS


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”The quality of pastoralcare is outstandingInspection Report

Vishal Chauhan former Trinity Student

Studying Philosophy and Economics at LSE

Until I met other people at university Ihadn’t appreciated the depth of discussion wehad in lessons at school – way beyond theconfines of the syllabus. It really taught me tothink for myself.

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TRINITY PROSPECTUS | Foundation

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We aim to make the transition from one

school to another as smooth and enjoyable

as possible for boys and for parents.

As well as a highly experienced pastoral

team of teachers, older boys and girls are

closely involved in mentoring new pupils.

Together, they make sure every boy settles

in to school life quickly and feels that he

is part of Trinity. With relatively small

year groups teachers soon get to know

every new boy and can quickly start to

help your son reach his full potential,

both in terms of his studies and how he

develops as a person.

Trinity places great emphasis on an all-

round education where boys can develop

intellectually, socially, physically, morally

and spiritually. Boys are encouraged to take

part in as many sports and activities as

possible, try new hobbies and explore new

interests, thereby developing their talents,

their sense of self and their confidence in

themselves and their fellow pupils.

The First Step to Learning

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Boys relishcoming toschoolInspection Report

First Step | TRINITY PROSPECTUS


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”My son has been happy at Trinityfrom the first day. He wouldn’twant to be anywhere elseFirst Year parent

TRINITY PROSPECTUS | First Step

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Every pupil at Trinity enjoys the very

best in academic teaching across a full

and balanced curriculum. Examination

results rank the School as one of the

top schools in the country, and with

highly qualif ied and motivated staff,

many students emerge as some of the

top academic performers in the

country. Trinity places great emphasis

on providing pupils with the skills to

learn for themselves and to think

critically in an intellectually vibrant and

academically stimulating atmosphere.

We also aim to foster the individual

resourcefulness and entrepreneurial

skills that will allow our boys and girls

to f lourish in the highly competitive

modern world.

Academic clubs ranging from literature,

philosophy and debating to astronomy

and electronics allow students to take a

lead in promoting an atmosphere that is

scholarly and openly enthusiastic about

learning. Trinity has built and continues

to enjoy strong cultural and academic

links with other countries and regions,

including China and Eastern Europe.

Learning to Excel

Excel | TRINITY PROSPECTUS


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”Both inside and outside the classroom, pupilsshow exceptional curiosity, creativity andscholarship, coupled with the ability to workboth independently and collaboratively

Inspection Report

TRINITY PROSPECTUS | Excel

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Trinity’s Design & Technology and

laboratory facilities are modern and well-

equipped. Every department in the

School uses the most up-to-date ICT

facilities, in addition to our six dedicated

computer suites. Our extensive library

provides a valuable academic resource

and an environment which encourages

independent, scholarly work. The School

has developed its own portal which

allows staff and pupils access to our

intranet and its extensive range of

materials at all times, whilst the internet

offers a gateway to many other higher

education resources around the world.

Trinity recognises ICT as an important

part of learning and it is incorporated in

every pupil’s education across the

curriculum from an early age, rather than

being treated as a separate skill. Students

at Trinity become confident, competent

computer users, more than ready to make

the best use of the latest technology in

their studies and their future workplaces.

Learning to Discover

Discover | TRINITY PROSPECTUS


Deiniol Phillips Fourth Form

When I joined Trinity I was a bit nervousbut I had a really great Sixth Form mentorwho I could talk to and ask questions and inno time I felt as if I’d been here for ever! I’mlooking forward to being able to help newboys when they arrive at Trinity because Iknow how they feel.

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TRINITY PROSPECTUS | Discover

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The School is rightly proud of its

reputation for sporting excellence. Top

level coaches - both current and former

internationals - have enabled an

impressive number of pupils to be

selected to compete at national and

international level. Rugby, cricket, hockey

and football are the major sports for

boys, whilst hockey and netball are the

main team sports for Sixth Form girls. The

School’s sports programme is extensive

and across all sports all students have

access to high quality coaching from the

start of their time at school.

While many Trinity pupils excel at sport,

it is important to remember that every

student, no matter what their ability, is

encouraged to take part in and to enjoy

as wide a range of sports as possible.

The facilities at Trinity are superb and

include extensive playing fields

surrounding the School, two all-weather

astroturf pitches, five indoor cricket nets,

a 25 metre six-lane swimming pool, an

indoor climbing wall, five squash courts,

four multi-purpose all-weather surfaces

for 5-a-side football, tennis and

basketball, two large sports halls and a

fully equipped fitness centre.

Learning to Compete

Compete | TRINITY PROSPECTUS


TRINITY PROSPECTUS | Compete

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For many, Trinity offers their first

experience of learning an instrument,

singing in a choir or performing on stage.

More than five hundred individual music

lessons are timetabled each week and,

supported by highly experienced tuition,

many pupils have gone on to become

accomplished composers, conductors

and musicians.

Students can discover and take part in a

variety of musical forms from choral to

classical, from jazz to rock. Our choirs

and orchestras enjoy a worldwide

reputation and perform frequently at

leading national and international events

and venues. The renowned Trinity Boys

Choir is regularly booked to sing in

professional engagements at

Glyndebourne, The Royal Opera House,

The BBC Proms and overseas. They have

recently performed with a variety of stars

on prime time national television

programmes including The Royal Variety

Show and The One Show.

The Mitre Theatre is a dedicated theatre

space providing the flexibility needed for

staging both large scale and studio

productions, whilst the Trinity Concert

Hall is equipped for use as a

professional standard auditorium.

We have thriving Junior and

Senior Drama Clubs

performing plays regularly,

often in conjunction with

local girls’ schools and

Trinity Old Boys.

For pupils who prefer a

more behind-the-scenes

role, our purpose built

TV studio offers

opportunities in

scriptwriting, film-

making and other

technical aspects of

performance art.

Learning to Perform

Perform | TRINITY PROSPECTUS


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”Musical opportunitiesare exceptionally rich and variedInspection Report

Adam Roddie Third Form

I’m really grateful for the way myteachers have encouraged me to trynew activities and for the support theyhave given me with my school workwhile I have been performing in Oliver!in the West End.

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TRINITY PROSPECTUS | Perform

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”Creative expression is an important

aspect of any well-rounded education.

Trinity has one of the best-equipped Art

departments in the country. Traditional

skills and techniques are taught across a

range of disciplines including pottery,

sculpture, painting and drawing - all in

purpose-built studios.

Alongside the traditional, we also

incorporate the latest technology with

our photography studio benefitting from

a state-of-the-art digital editing suite.

Our creative facilities are extremely

popular, with many students using them

during their lunch break or after school

to develop their interests and pursue

their own projects.

To provide pupils with a valuable insight

into the life of a professional artist, Trinity

supports artists-in-residence and has

regular exhibitions in its own outstanding

gallery space. The result is work of

remarkable quality, and boys and girls

may go on to study Art, Photography and

DT at A Level and beyond.

Learning to Create

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Trinityencouragesus to seewhat wecould beThird Year Pupil

Create | TRINITY PROSPECTUS


Trinity pupils have an incredible array of

opportunities to travel the world

throughout their school career for

academic, sporting, cultural and personal

benefit. There are annual language

exchange visits to Beijing, France, Germany

and Spain, and regular departmental visits

to, for example, Geneva, Rome, Vienna,

New York and Tunisia.

There are also frequent sports tours as

far afield as Australia, Fiji, the Caribbean

and South Africa.

Closer to home, academic trips are

organised for every year group, every term.

Consequently, pupils can benefit from a

huge array of experiences throughout

their time at Trinity.

Learning from Travel

Josh Alexander Upper Sixth Form, going to Cambridge to read Geography

I think I will remember all the laughs wehave had over the years. I have made somereally good friends and I’m positive we’ll allkeep in touch. I’d like to keep up with someof my teachers too.

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TRINITY PROSPECTUS | Travel

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Learning Beyond the ClassroomAt Trinity, a first class academic

education is only the beginning of what

your child can expect. As well as

offering a wide choice of subjects at all

stages of the School, we focus on

helping every pupil develop as an

individual, in a friendly, caring

environment where self-discipline,

integrity and a good-humoured

willingness to be a part of a team are

constantly and consistently encouraged.

Above all, our aim is to give your child the

confidence and skills they need to be

happy and successful, both while they are

with us and throughout their lives. To

complement learning, the School aims to

develop a sense of adventure, as well as

cultural and social awareness. There are

numerous clubs and societies, often run

by the pupils themselves, to satisfy a wide

range of interests such as sub-aqua,

ecology, bridge, creative writing, chess

and Trinity Racing where boys design,

build and race their cars.

Beyond the Classroom | TRINITY PROSPECTUS


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The activities on offerand the opportunitiesavailable are impressiveThe Good Schools Guide ”

TRINITY PROSPECTUS | Beyond the Classroom

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So much learning takes place through

powerful experiences outside

classrooms: encouraging boys to explore

different activities in a variety of settings

is therefore a priority. This includes trips

for the most adventurous such as

camping, trekking, diving and climbing

expeditions. As well as destinations in

the UK, overseas expeditions have

included Canada, Peru and South Africa.

There is an extensive range of outdoor

pursuits as well as more formal activities

such as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

and CCF, encouraging teamwork,

resourcefulness and the development of

leadership skills.

Learning to Lead

Lead | TRINITY PROSPECTUS


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Boys have abundantopportunities to worktogether, discover gifts, andto develop confidence,fluency, maturity andmutual respectInspection Report ”

TRINITY PROSPECTUS | Lead

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”Learningto CareTrinity recognises that it has an

important part to play in the wider world

and that we are in a unique position to be

able to give something back to the

community in which we live. Playing an

active part in our community not only has

a positive impact locally, but it also gives

students a wider perspective of their

individual responsibilities to society.

Through assemblies, Religious

Education, Personal and Social

Education and a range of other subjects

and activities, pupils are encouraged to

reflect critically on their own values and

to develop a moral code.

A particularly

important part of

this is the role the boys

and girls play in the local community

through a variety of activities such

as neighbourhood care projects,

links with local schools, and working

with children with special needs.

Trinity has also developed a strong

relationship with Mtweni School,

situated in an impoverished rural

part of the Eastern Cape and,

through fundraising and visits,

provides on-going financial and

educational assistance.

”Knowing thatyou are, in some small way, making a difference to them... your entireperspective of life is changed,foreverFifth Year pupil ”

Care | TRINITY PROSPECTUS


Learning for LifeTrinity’s co-educational Sixth Form is a

vibrant, intellectually stimulating and

friendly environment, offering both boys

and girls an unrivalled opportunity to

develop their academic, personal and

social skills. With a proven record of

outstanding pastoral care and impressive

academic achievements, alongside a

wide range of extra-curricular and

leadership opportunities, life as a

student at Trinity is both challenging

and rewarding.

The state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre

offers WiFi computer access, an IT suite,

areas for working or socialising, and a cafe

- all for Sixth Formers’ exclusive use.

Throughout these two years especially,

students are encouraged to take

responsibility for their own

learning and progress. Trinity

staff, including specialist

careers advisers, are on hand

throughout this important

time to support, advise and

guide students as they seek to

fulfil their academic potential

and take the next step towards

their chosen career, confident

and well- equipped to meet the

challenges ahead.

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Pupils are veryconfident and assured,articulate and open,courteous and caringInspection Report ”

The people are extremelywelcoming, the extra-curricular activities are greatand the work is challengingbut the results rewardingLower Sixth Form girl

TRINITY PROSPECTUS | Life

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Trinity SchoolShirley ParkCroydonCR9 7AT

t: 020 8656 9541f: 020 8655 0522e: [email protected]

Trinity School is a registered charity. Whilst the contents of this Prospectus are correct at thedate of publication, the School reserves the right to make any alterations to its curriculum,activities and organisation at any time. The School’s terms and conditions are printed in theProspectus Supplement. They are subject to revision from time to time and a copy of thecurrent conditions is available on request from the Admissions Registrar.No part of this publication may be reproduced without the Headmaster’s permission.

© Trinity School 2011


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