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Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:23 Page 2”Trinity School is a caring and supportiveenvironment which provides exceptionalopportunities. The quality of teachingallows them to excel in many areas asthey develop intellectual curiosity andindependence of mind, concern andrespect for others, a sense of compassion”and high standards in a range of interestsIndependent Schools Inspection Report

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:02 Page 3Welcome to theTrinity ProspectusTrinity has an excellent reputation for combiningan intellectually rigorous and challengingacademic environment with outstanding pastoralcare and support. The School’s aim is:“The rigorous pursuit of excellence balancedby compassionate concern for individuals.”Our approach provides a positive and friendlyatmosphere in which pupils thrive, not simply byachieving excellent examination results, but alsoby developing a wide range of interests and skillsoutside the classroom.Although each child will have a unique journeythrough the School, we want to inspire everyone totake advantage of the breadth of opportunitiesavailable both inside and outside the classroom.We are fortunate to have superb facilities and, moreimportantly, 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 wecan concentrate on boys’ interests and on buildingtheir confidence and self-esteem. We can designteaching that specifically meets boys’ learningneeds and preferences, but in many areas we alsowork with our local girls’ schools, allowing theboys to benefit from this social and academicinteraction. The introduction of girls into the SixthForm in 2011has proved a hugely positive step,enabling us to offer, to both boys and girls, all theeducational and social advantages of a coeducationalenvironment.I want to ensure that all our pupils acquire not onlynew knowledge and skills, but also a strong set ofvalues so that when they leave Trinity, parents can beproud of their child’s achievements at school and bedelighted by the sort of person they have become.I would very much like to welcome you to theSchool so you can experience for yourself Trinity’spositive, purposeful and friendly atmosphere.Mark BishopHeadmasterwww.trinity-school.org

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:02 Page 4Foundation | TRINITY PROSPECTUSA Foundation for LearningTrinity School is part of the WhitgiftFoundation, founded in 1596 by JohnWhitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury.His legacy provides the School withoutstanding facilities and anexceptionally extensive range of bursariesand scholarships, allowing pupils from awide variety of backgrounds to benefitfrom an education at Trinity. It alsoestablished the Christian foundation onwhich the School is built. Today, Trinitywarmly welcomes those of all faiths andof none, although Christian values stillinform and underpin all we do.We value each pupil as a uniqueindividual and work to ensure that allrelationships in the School are based onmutual respect. We expect highstandards of behaviour, founded onpersonal responsibility and self-disciplinecombined with genuine concern andcompassion for others.The outstanding pastoral care offered atTrinity means that children will receivecarefully considered advice at every stageof their school career, tailored to hisindividual needs and circumstances.Your son or daughter will have a Tutor,someone they will see at least twice aday, who will listen, advise and helpthem to make and understand their ownchoices. It is our firm belief thatconfident and happy individuals arethose most likely to achieve their fullpersonal and academic potential.

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:02 Page 5TRINITY PROSPECTUS| Foundation”The quality of pastoralcare is outstandingInspection Report”Vishal Chauhan former Trinity Student”Studying Philosophy and Economics at LSEUntil 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 to”think for myself.www.trinity-school.org

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:03 Page 6First Step | TRINITY PROSPECTUSThe First Step to Learning”Boys relishcoming toschool”Inspection ReportWe aim to make the transition from oneschool to another as smooth and enjoyableas possible for boys and for parents.As well as a highly experienced pastoralteam of teachers, older boys and girls areclosely involved in mentoring new pupils.Together, they make sure every boy settlesin to school life quickly and feels that heis part of Trinity. With relatively smallyear groups teachers soon get to knowevery new boy and can quickly start tohelp your son reach his full potential,both in terms of his studies and how hedevelops as a person.Trinity places great emphasis on an allroundeducation where boys can developintellectually, socially, physically, morallyand spiritually. Boys are encouraged to takepart in as many sports and activities aspossible, try new hobbies and explore newinterests, thereby developing their talents,their sense of self and their confidence inthemselves and their fellow pupils.

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:03 Page 7TRINITY PROSPECTUS| First Step”My son has been happy at Trinityfrom the first day. He wouldn’twant to be anywhere elseFirst Year parent”www.trinity-school.org

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:03 Page 8Excel | TRINITY PROSPECTUSLearning to ExcelEvery pupil at Trinity enjoys the verybest in academic teaching across a fulland balanced curriculum. Examinationresults rank the School as one of thetop schools in the country, and withhighly qualified and motivated staff,many students emerge as some of thetop academic performers in thecountry. Trinity places great emphasison providing pupils with the skills tolearn for themselves and to thinkcritically in an intellectually vibrant andacademically stimulating atmosphere.We also aim to foster the individualresourcefulness and entrepreneurialskills that will allow our boys and girlsto flourish in the highly competitivemodern world.Academic clubs ranging from literature,philosophy and debating to astronomyand electronics allow students to take alead in promoting an atmosphere that isscholarly and openly enthusiastic aboutlearning. Trinity has built and continuesto enjoy strong cultural and academiclinks with other countries and regions,including China and Eastern Europe.

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:03 Page 11TRINITY PROSPECTUS| DiscoverDeiniol 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.”www.trinity-school.org

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:03 Page 12Compete | TRINITY PROSPECTUSLearning to CompeteThe School is rightly proud of itsreputation for sporting excellence. Toplevel coaches - both current and formerinternationals - have enabled animpressive number of pupils to beselected to compete at national andinternational level. Rugby, cricket, hockeyand football are the major sports forboys, whilst hockey and netball are themain team sports for Sixth Form girls. TheSchool’s sports programme is extensiveand across all sports all students haveaccess to high quality coaching from thestart of their time at school.While many Trinity pupils excel at sport,it is important to remember that everystudent, no matter what their ability, isencouraged to take part in and to enjoyas wide a range of sports as possible.The facilities at Trinity are superb andinclude extensive playing fieldssurrounding the School, two all-weatherastroturf pitches, five indoor cricket nets,a 25 metre six-lane swimming pool, anindoor climbing wall, five squash courts,four multi-purpose all-weather surfacesfor 5-a-side football, tennis andbasketball, two large sports halls and afully equipped fitness centre.

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Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:07 Page 15TRINITY PROSPECTUS| Perform”Musical opportunitiesare exceptionallyrich and variedInspection Report””Adam Roddie Third FormI’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.www.trinity-school.org

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:32 Page 16Create | TRINITY PROSPECTUS”Trinityencouragesus to seewhat wecould beThird Year Pupil”Learning to CreateCreative expression is an important popular, with many students using themaspect of any well-rounded education. during their lunch break or after schoolTrinity has one of the best-equipped Art to develop their interests and pursuedepartments in the country. Traditional their own projects.skills and techniques are taught across a To provide pupils with a valuable insightrange of disciplines including pottery, into the life of a professional artist, Trinitysculpture, painting and drawing - all in supports artists-in-residence and haspurpose-built studios.regular exhibitions in its own outstandingAlongside the traditional, we also gallery space. The result is work ofincorporate the latest technology with remarkable quality, and boys and girlsour photography studio benefitting from may go on to study Art, Photography anda state-of-the-art digital editing suite. DT at A Level and beyond.Our creative facilities are extremely

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:43 Page 18Beyond the Classroom | TRINITY PROSPECTUSLearning Beyondthe ClassroomAt Trinity, a first class academiceducation is only the beginning of whatyour child can expect. As well asoffering a wide choice of subjects at allstages of the School, we focus onhelping every pupil develop as anindividual, in a friendly, caringenvironment where self-discipline,integrity and a good-humouredwillingness to be a part of a team areconstantly and consistently encouraged.Above all, our aim is to give your child theconfidence and skills they need to behappy and successful, both while they arewith us and throughout their lives. Tocomplement learning, the School aims todevelop a sense of adventure, as well ascultural and social awareness. There arenumerous clubs and societies, often runby the pupils themselves, to satisfy a widerange of interests such as sub-aqua,ecology, bridge, creative writing, chessand Trinity Racing where boys design,build and race their cars.

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:08 Page 19TRINITY PROSPECTUS| Beyond the Classroom”The activities on offerand the opportunitiesavailable are impressiveThe Good Schools Guide”www.trinity-school.org

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:08 Page 22Care | TRINITY PROSPECTUSLearningto CareTrinity recognises that it has animportant part to play in the wider worldand that we are in a unique position to beable to give something back to thecommunity in which we live. Playing anactive part in our community not only hasa positive impact locally, but it also givesstudents a wider perspective of theirindividual responsibilities to society.Through assemblies, ReligiousEducation, Personal and SocialEducation and a range of other subjectsand activities, pupils are encouraged toreflect critically on their own values andto develop a moral code.”Knowing thatyou are, insome smallway, makinga differenceto them...your entireperspective oflife is changed,foreverFifth Year pupil”A particularlyimportant part ofthis is the role the boysand girls play in the local communitythrough a variety of activities suchas neighbourhood care projects,links with local schools, and workingwith children with special needs.Trinity has also developed a strongrelationship with Mtweni School,situated in an impoverished ruralpart of the Eastern Cape and,through fundraising and visits,provides on-going financial andeducational assistance.

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:08 Page 23TRINITY PROSPECTUS| LifeLearning for LifeTrinity’s co-educational Sixth Form is avibrant, intellectually stimulating andfriendly environment, offering both boysand girls an unrivalled opportunity todevelop their academic, personal andsocial skills. With a proven record ofoutstanding pastoral care and impressiveacademic achievements, alongside awide range of extra-curricular andleadership opportunities, life as astudent at Trinity is both challengingand rewarding.The state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centreoffers 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 takeresponsibility for their ownlearning and progress. Trinitystaff, including specialistcareers advisers, are on handthroughout this importanttime to support, advise andguide students as they seek tofulfil their academic potentialand take the next step towardstheir chosen career, confidentand well- equipped to meet thechallenges ahead.”Pupils are veryconfident and assured,articulate and open,courteous and caringInspection Report””The people are extremelywelcoming, the extracurricularactivities are greatand the work is challengingbut the results rewardingLower Sixth Form girl”www.trinity-school.org

Trinity 2012 Prospectus (FINAL) 16/12/11 11:08 Page 24Trinity SchoolShirley ParkCroydonCR9 7ATt: 020 8656 9541f: 020 8655 0522e: admissions@trinity.croydon.sch.ukwww.trinity-school.orgTrinity 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