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TRINITY WEEKLY BULLETIN - Week commencing 28th April 2025

Whole School Updates

Homework

Each class now has their own dedicated page on the school website for homework.

  • www.trinityprimaryschool.org/bryon-homework
  • www.trinityprimaryschool.org/jeffers-homework
  • www.trinityprimaryschool.org/murphy-homework
  • www.trinityprimaryschool.org/rosen-homework
  • www.trinityprimaryschool.org/dahl-homework
  • www.trinityprimaryschool.org/cowell-homework
  • www.trinityprimaryschool.org/coelho-homework
  • www.trinityprimaryschool.org/pilkey-homework
  • www.trinityprimaryschool.org/palmer-homework
  • www.trinityprimaryschool.org/zephaniah-homework
  • www.trinityprimaryschool.org/rundell-homework

If you have any queries about expectations regarding homework, then please refer to the email sent on 31st March or email your child's teacher.

Staff news

It is with great sadness that we wanted to let you know we will be saying goodbye to Beth Evans at May half term. Beth has been part of the team at Trinity for 4 and a half years and she has been a wonderful asset across the school, although primarily in Foundation Stage and Key Stage One. Beth is moving on to new opportunities in a nursery setting to broaden her experience of the Early Years curriculum and we wish her all the best in the next steps in her career, which we have no doubt will be flourishing. Thank you to Beth for everything you have done for the children and community at Trinity; we will miss you very much and hope to keep in close contact in the future. 

Art competition - deadline Monday 5th May

We’re delighted to share an exciting opportunity for your child to take part in Portrait of a Loved One, an art competition launched by The Portrait Foundation in association with Education Henley.

Children are invited to create a portrait of someone very special to them, entirely in their own work and using any medium. Artworks will be judged by a panel of respected figures from the art world, with winners receiving art prizes and the chance to have their work exhibited at the Henley Festival on Sunday 13th July. All entries will also be displayed in a gallery space in Henley.

Key details:

  • Artwork size: A4
  • Age categories: Up to age 6 and 7-11 years
  • Deadline: unframed artwork submitted to school by Monday 5th May
  • On the back of the artwork (in pencil), please clearly write: your child’s full name, their date of birth, school name and a maximum of 2 sentences (in your child’s own words) explaining who the portrait is of and why they are special.
  • One entry per child.

We understand this is short notice, but it’s a lovely opportunity for children to celebrate someone they love through art. We hope many will enjoy taking part!

Children who are in Art Club will have the opportunity to do their entry on Tuesday 29th April with Hannah, so please only submit one entry per child.

Red, White & Blue Day – Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day - Thursday 8th May

We’re excited to announce that our school will be taking part in Red, White & Blue Day on Thursday 8th May; a special event to mark the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and staff to come together in celebration and remembrance.

To show our support, we’re encouraging everyone to:

  • Wear red, white, and blue – a fun and patriotic way to honour this historic occasion.
  • Donate £1 per participant – all funds raised will go directly to Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI), supporting veterans, their families, and individuals in need, via our JUST GIVING LINK 
  • Bring in an item / photo - if your family has any photos, stories or items linking to World War 2, they are welcome to bring them in to share with their class.

By taking part, students will not only be helping those who have served our country, but also gaining a deeper understanding of VE Day and the value of community support.

SATS support - 12th to 15th May

If any parents are able to support with Year 6 SATS by coming into school at the following times, please email Miss Hart by Monday 28th April - chart@trinityprimaryschool.org

  • Monday 12th May - 9am - 12pm 
  • Tuesday 13th May - 9am -10.30am
  • Wednesday 14th May - 9am -12pm
  • Thursday 15th May - 9am - 10.30am

Great School Run - Sunday 18th May

Reminder that ‘The Great School Run of Henley’ is back again for its fourth year and is taking place on Sunday 18th May at Stonor Park from 9.30am. This is a cross-country event for children aged 3 to 18 (and their parents) from Henley-on-Thames and the surrounding areas. It's free to enter (although a donation of £2 per participant for NOMAD, a local charity which supports children, young people and families in the local area is suggested) and booking is now open: https://thegreatschoolrun.org/

 Race distances are as follows:

  • EYFS: 340m
  • Years 1 and 2: 780m
  • Years 3 and 4: 920m
  • Years 5 and 6 and all adults: 1,850m

Trinity's Spring Fun Run - Friday 23rd May 

On the last day of term, children will be taking part in a Spring Fun Run to help raise money for the New Brainstorm School in Uganda.

Each class will have a 30-minute slot during the school day to take part in this special event. Children will first get creative by making their own spring-inspired headbands, then head outside to run in three groups of 10 students. The event will run throughout the day, ensuring everyone gets a chance to shine!

All proceeds raised will go towards supporting our partnership school in Uganda, New Brainstorm School, helping to make a positive impact on the lives of children in their community. Donations will be via a link on the FOTS website which will be updated shortly.

Tech Club

Unfortunately Tech Club will not be running this term. For a list of alternative clubs, please visit www.trinityprimaryschool.org/clubs 

Lost property

Our lost property boxes are overflowing, both at the entrance to the playground and inside the office. Please can we encourage you or your child to claim missing items. Anything left at the end of term will be donated to FOTS second-hand uniform sale to make space. To avoid your child's items ending up in lost property please ensure they are clearly labelled.

Vacancies at Trinity

Following on from Mrs Whittle's email about staff changes, we are currently recruiting for two roles, which are advertised on our school website: www.trinityprimaryschool.org/jobs. Please do circulate these to anyone you know who might be interested in applying.


Dates for your diary

Bank holiday
All Day
05
May
VE 'Red, White and Blue' Day
All Day
08
May
KS2 SAT's
All Day
from 12 May until 15 May
12
May
The Great School Run at Stonor
9:30am – 11:00am
18
May
UPDATED Mayor of Henley Silver Walk - all day
All Day
19
May
Class and Yr 6 Leavers photos
All Day
22
May
Charity Fun Run at School
All Day
23
May
Term ends - 3:15pm pick up
3:15pm – 3:15pm
23
May
Half Term
All Day
from 24 May until 02 Jun
24
May
Bank holiday
All Day
26
May
Inset Day (Staff only)
All Day
02
June
Return to School
8:40am – 8:50am
03
June
Whole School Photo
All Day
12
June
Yr 6 Gillotts pioneer day
All Day
17
June
Yr 6 Gillotts pioneer day
All Day
18
June

Early Years (Reception)

There are no specific updates for Early Years this week.


Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)

Phonics Screening Workshop

Thank you to the parents who attended this week's Phonics Screening Check workshop (for children in Year 1 and any children in Year 2 who did not pass the phonics screening check last year). If you were unable to attend and would like a copy of the information pack which was provided during the workshop, please e-mail Miss Rolfe via rosen@trinityprimaryschool.org

Homework

In line with our reviewed homework policy, the Term 5 (Summer 1) phonics / spelling words and Learning Means The World activities have been uploaded to the class updates section of the school website.

Please can any children who have not completed their Doodle Maths baseline do so by Monday 28th April.


Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4)

PE and Forest School days

  • Cowell: Monday Tennis, Tuesday Forest school and Wednesday Cricket
  • Coelho: Monday Tennis, Wednesday Cricket and Thursday Forest school
  • Pilkey: Monday Tennis, Wednesday Forest school and Cricket 

On Forest school days, please come to school in forest school clothes, not PE kit. Wear trainers and bring boots/shoes for forest school in a separate bag. More details about Forest School can be found here: www.trinityprimaryschool.org/forest


Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 & 6)

Year 5 Swimming

Year 5 swimming will start on Tuesday 29th April. 

Year 6 Netball

Year 6 netball club will re-commence after the May half-term break. Mrs Aiken will send out a Google form for sign up in the next couple of weeks. All year 6 children, including new players, are welcome to attend.