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TRINITY SIXTH FORM CENTRE

Information for Year 11 students joining our Sixth Form in September

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Info about Trinity Sixth Form Centre

Trinity Sixth Form Centre is a successful, creative and lively learning environment; it is a great place to study and progress to higher education or employment. With around 360 students, Trinity Sixth Form is one of the largest in Cumbria attracting many students from other local schools and even further afield.

We currently offer students a choice of A Levels and Level 3 BTEC courses. We offer a broad range of A Level courses from Chemistry to Law as well as a range of vocational qualifications including Business and Science. This allows us to personalise our curriculum for the needs of each individual student.

Trinity Sixth Form students have an outstanding choice of many extra-curricular activities to get involved with, including: The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Trinity Theatre Company, Sport, Debating, Young Enterprise and international visits to Europe and India – there are many opportunities for students to enjoy and build their skills outside of the classroom.

We have excellent pastoral care and facilities. Sixth Form students have their own dedicated team of pastoral support staff who provide guidance for all students in the Sixth Form. Each student belongs to a tutor group made up of approximately 25 students. Form Tutors work individually with students to support their learning and monitor their progress by having regular interviews and mentoring sessions. In addition, each student is supported by a Pastoral Tutor, who is there to oversee this process, and an Information, Advice and Guidance Officer who also helps point students in the right direction.

Students in the Sixth Form have access to superb facilities. These include well equipped science labs, high specification ICT rooms, large music and drama studios and a recording studio. In addition to all this the Sixth Form Centre has its own dedicated building, the Carliol Building, which has also recently upgraded to include a modern Bistro and access to ICT equipment and study areas.

For more information, or if you would like to arrange a tour of our excellent Sixth Form facilities, please contact the Sixth Form Team 01228 516051 ext 263 or email 6form@trinity.cumbria.sch.uk.


SIXTH FORM PASTORAL TEAM

If you have any concerns about your son or daughter then please do contact the team.

 

Title
Name
Contact
Assistant Headteacher
(Sixth Form)
Mr Andrew Winter
(01228) 516051 ext 263
Sixth Form Pastoral Leader
Mrs Teresa Medley
(01228) 516051 ext 263
Pastoral Tutor Mrs Natasha Crickett (01228) 516051 ext 263
Pastoral Tutor Mrs Joey Robinson (01228) 516051 ext 263
Pastoral Tutor Mrs Jessie Southwell (01228) 516051 ext 263
Sixth Form Office Mrs Judith Little (01228) 516051 ext 263
Sixth Form Office Mrs Christiana Ledingham (01228) 516051 ext 263

Online Safety Awareness Workshop - 01/02/2023

Dear Parent / Carer

Please find the attached poster in regards to an up-and-coming online safety workshop.

Online Safety Workshop Poster

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Letter to Parents / Carers - 20/01/23

Dear Parent / Carer

Please find the attached letter regarding Trinity School and the upcoming strikes.

Strike Action Letter

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Sixth Form Open Morning

Y11 students - are you still considering your post-16 options but missed our recent Open Evening?


If so, we’d like to invite you to our Sixth Form Open Morning on Saturday 4 February 10am-12 noon in the Sixth Form Centre. This will provide the opportunity for you to find out about Sixth Form life in general and about the courses on offer here at Trinity School. There’ll also be the opportunity to explore our excellent facilities which are used by Sixth Form students.
Booking isn’t required and the event is open to all Y11 students (and your parents/carers) regardless of which school you currently attend.

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Letter to Parents/Carers - 11/01/23

Dear Parent / Carer

Please find the attached letter regarding important information.

Letter

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2022 Results Guidance Student-Parent

Please find attached.

Letter

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GCSE Results Day & Enrolment

Please find attached.

Letter

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A Level Results day 2022

Please find attached letter.

Letter

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Trinity School Ofsted Report & Covering Letter - 01/07/22

Dear Parents/Carers

Please find a letter from the Ms Hawkin, Headteacher and a copy of the recent May 2022 Ofsted report.

Covering Letter

May 2022 Ofsted Report

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Year 12 Parents' Evening 14/07/22

Dear Parent / Carer

Please find attached letter regarding year 12 parents evening.

Letter

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Award Letter to Parents / Carers

Dear Parents / Carers

Please click on the link which contains details about our Year 11 and 13 Senior Graduation event at Carlisle Cathedral on Friday 6 May.

Award Letter

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Financial Support for Students

Please view the documents below for the academic year 2022-23.

More advice here: www.gov.uk/guidance/advice-for-young-people-16-to-19-bursary-fund-guide

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Consent for School Closure Letters

Dear Parents / Carers

Please find the appropriate attached letter for your child.

If your child is in year 7, just download any of the letters.

Year 8 School Closure Letter (Nov2021)

Year 9 School Closure Letter (Nov2021)

Year 10 School Closure Letter (Nov2021)

Year 11 School Closure Letter (Nov2021)

Year 12 School Closure Letter (Nov2021)

Year 13 School Closure Letter (Nov2021)

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Sixth Form Open Evening Information

Dear Parents / Carers

Find attached documents giving you the open evening programme of talks & covid precautions.

Open Evening Programme of Talks

Sixth Form Covid Precautions 

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Sixth Form Open Evening

Dear Parent / Carer

Please find the attached letter in regards to the Sixth Form open evening.

Sixth Form Open Evening Letter

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Year 13 Parents Evening

Dear Parent / Carer

Please find attached document.

Year 13 Parents Evening Letter

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Year 12 Info & Tutor Evening

Dear Parent / Carer

The following is a letter about the Year 12 Information & Tutor Evening 

Year 12 Info & Tutor Evening letter

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Start of Term Letter

Dear Parent / Carer

The following is a letter for the start of term Start of term letter - September 030921

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Student Testing Information

Dear Parent/Carer

It has been confirmed that any student who has tested positive in the last 90 days should not have their LFD test at school at the start of term.  Instead, they should resume their twice weekly tests at home as soon as they can.  If you had given permission and your child was coming to school for the test there is now no need to come.  You do not need to let us know in advance.  Students in Year 7 and 12 should attend for photographs and biometrics as stated in the letter sent last week even if they are not having the test.  Students who are coming for a test should  bring a face covering to wear in the test centre.

Many thanks.

Trinity School

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St Pauls Drop in Covid Vaccine

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Year 12 Welcome Letter

Dear Students, Parents and Carers
 
I hope you have a good enjoyable summer break are looking forward to the start of term.  I thought it might be helpful if you had some useful information prior to next week.  
 
Please refer to the letter Ms Hawkin sent out recently with regards to the dates for Covid testing.  It is really important that consent is given, please see Ms Hawkin's letter with regards to this.  Please note times for photos and biometrics on Thursday 2nd September.
 
The Year 12 Induction sessions will take place on Friday 3rd September from 9.30am until 2pm, please note a change to the finishing time.  During these sessions students will receive information about our expectations, how the 6th form operates as well other key bits of information and timetables etc.  There is also an opportunity to meet form groups.  There will be no subject lessons during this day.
 
Normal lessons will start on Tuesday 7th September.  Students need to be in school for 8.25am at the latest as lessons start at 8.30am.  Lessons finish at 3.05pm.
 
Other useful information.
  • Students can change subjects until Tuesday 28th September.  Following this student's must continue with all subjects during their 2 years in the Sixth Form.  Please note staff will assess students with in-class assessments during the first 3 weeks in September.  We may require students to change subjects where significant concerns are raised.
  • The Year 12 Tutor Evening will take place on Thursday 23rd September.  This is an opportunity for parents and carers to discuss how students have settled into the sixth form with form tutors.
  • The Year 12 Parents Evening will take place on Thursday 14th July.  This is an opportunity for parents and carers to discuss student progress with subject staff.
  • Year 12 End of Year Assessments will take place week beginning 20th June 2022.
  • There is no uniform in the Sixth Form, but we do have a dress code, more information on this will be given during the induction sessions.  To help with a positive start to term, smart casual means;  jeans, hoodies, jumpers, polo shirts, t-shirts, blouse, appropriate knee length skirts etc are all fine.  We do not allow cropped tops, t-shirts with offensive slogans, ripped jeans, joggers or hair colours that have been dyed an unnatural shade e.g orange, blue, green etc.
  • Mobile phones should remain in bags during all lessons and private study sessions unless the member staff gives permission.  Students can use mobile phones at break and lunch time.  Please note this is different from the approach in the 11-16 part of the school.
  • Students must remain on school premises at break and lunchtime.  Hot and cold food and drinks can be purchased in the Bistro and many students bring packed lunches.
  • Students should bring a folder with a pencil case with the usual equipment with them.  A pad of lined paper is also useful, but staff will provide paper where appropriate.
  • Timetables will be given out at the start of term.  Please note that we will need to adapt timetables during the first half term to add private study session or enrichment activities.  Therefore, please do not book fixed times for driving lessons etc during school hours.
  • Students should speak to form tutors in the first instance where any issues arise.  Mrs Robinson and Mrs Crickett (6th Form Pastoral Tutors) are also available most days from 8.30am until 4pm.
The sixth form staff will be back in school from Wednesday 1st September to answer any queries.
 
We look forward to seeing you all next week.
 
Kind regards
 
Mr Winter
 
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Year 13 Welcome Letter

Dear Students, Parents and Carers
 
I hope you have a good enjoyable summer break are looking forward to the start of term.  I thought it might be helpful if you had some useful information prior to next week.  
 
Please refer to the letter Ms Hawkin sent out recently with regards to the dates for Covid testing.  It is really important that consent is given, please see Ms Hawkin's letter with regards to this.
 
Normal lessons will start on Tuesday 7th September.  Students need to be in school for 8.25am at the latest as lessons start at 8.30am.  Lessons finish at 3.05pm.
 
Other useful information.
  • The Year 13 Parents Evening will take place on Thursday 14th October.  This is an opportunity for parents and carers to discuss student progress with subject staff.
  • Year 13 Mock Exams will take place week beginning 6th December 2021 and week beginning 14th March 2022.
  • Final Year 13 external A Level and Vocational Examinations are due to start week beginning 9th May 2022.
  • To help with a positive start to term, just a reminder about our dress code.  We have a smart casual dress code in the 6th form which means;  jeans, hoodies, jumpers, polo shirts, t-shirts, blouse, appropriate knee length skirts etc are all fine.  We do not allow cropped tops, t-shirts with offensive slogans, ripped jeans, joggers etc or hair colours that have been dyed an unnatural shade e.g orange, blue, green etc.
  • Please note to the change in policy with regards to mobile phones.  Mobile phones should remain in bags during lessons and private study sessions unless the member staff gives permission.  Students can use mobile phones at break and lunch time.  This is different from the approach in the 11-16 part of the school.
  • Students must remain on school premises at break and lunchtime. 
  • Please remember to bring all the correct equipment with you e.g folder with a pencil case etc  A pad of lined paper is also useful, but staff will provide paper where appropriate.
  • Timetables will be given out at the start of term.  Please note that we will need to adapt timetables during the first half term to add private study sessions or enrichment activities.  Therefore, please do not book fixed times for driving lessons etc during school hours.
  • Students should speak to form tutors in the first instance where any issues arise.  Mrs Robinson and Mrs Crickett (6th Form Pastoral Tutors) are also available most days from 8.30am until 4pm.
The sixth form staff will be back in school from Wednesday 1st September to answer any queries.
 
We look forward to seeing you all next week.
 
Kind regards
 
Mr Winter
 
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A2L and Reward Categories

Absence Procedures

Careers

There is lots of useful information for Sixth Form students on the Careers area of Moodle (use your school log in to access this).

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David Campbell Soccer

This Football course is devised by one of the leading specialists in World Coaching. Offering direct job introductions into football coaching and the wider sporting industry, students have the opportunity to study a National Qualification in Professional Sports Coaching.

 

David Campbell Soccer - Trinity School

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Enrichment, Service and Leadership

EPQ Student Guide 2018-2020

The 2018-2020 L3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) AQAY12 -Y13 Student Guide can be downloaded below:

EPQ 2018-2020 Student Guide (docx)

 

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Gap Year Info

Please view our Gap Year info Below:
Deferring UCAS Applications & GAP YEAR Info (pdf)

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Guidelines for Success

Download the PDF form below which contains a guide to studies, conduct and curriculum in Sixth Form and a Contract of Agreement.

Guidelines for Success 2020-2021  (pdf)

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Information for University and College Admissions Tutors

5th October 2020

The Impact of Coronavirus on Trinity School

Following a localised outbreak of Covid-19 at the beginning of March 2020, Trinity School went into a full lockdown on Thursday March 12th, approximately 10 days before the whole of UK was placed in lockdown restrictions.

Information for University and College Admission Teams

 

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