Christian Values
Our status as a Church of England school is fundamental to our ethos and purpose. We expect all our staff to support our Christian vision and aims.
At Holy Trinity School we believe in the concept of lifelong learning and the idea that both adults and children learn new things every day. We maintain that learning should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone; it should be fun.
Alta Pete – Aim High (from the original school)
‘Let your light shine’ Matthew 5: 16
Everyone is seen as so valuable in God’s eyes that everyone must be supported and encouraged to be the very best they can be. We are a fully inclusive school where no one will or can be left behind.
The primary aim of the school is to help each pupil reach his or her full potential so that they may develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge to take full advantage of the opportunities available in their future lives.
Background to the biblical quote and vision for the school.
Matthew 5:16
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
In the same way, that light should not be hidden but should light up the room, or city on a hill cannot be hidden, we are to let our light shine. There is no reason that anyone should not be able to tell that you are a Christian. Jesus says that what should be seen are the good deeds that we perform and the knowledge that we are doing things for the right reasons. In living our lives through the teachings of Jesus and the Bible, God intends for the world to be able to see him by his reflection in his people.
A brief History of our school
Trinity School was first established in 1841. First a school room was built for girls and infants next to Trinity Chapel (now Christ Church) in Trinity Lane. Then a school room for boys was added with teachers’ cottages built between the two rooms to separate boys and girls. Boys and girls were not taught together until 1947. As the number of pupils at the school grew the building was enlarged. By the 1930’s it was obvious that the old building needed a lot of improvement to bring it up to modern standards. In 1938 an appeal was launched to raise money for this, and by 1939 it had been decided to demolish the old school and build a new one. The war stopped the building but planning continued.
The school playing fields and allotments were next to the old vicarage (now Longlands close.) This land had been leased from the school by the Theobalds Estate. This was to be the site for the new school. After a great deal of fund raising and effort the new school was finally opened in July 1952. Except for a few minor additions the school has not greatly changed since that time and still has beautiful grounds in which the children can play and learning.
Headteacher's Journal Entry
We have found the old journals from Head Teachers of the school dating back through it’s history. We will be sharing some of these records on this page as a look back to the past.
“09/01/1960: School reopened at 9am for the commencement of the Spring Term, the number on roll being 294. Mrs M. F. E Peckham commenced duties today as an Occasional Teacher in part charge of the Reception Class as no permanent appointment has been made to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Ford’s retirement.”
“26/09/1958: The School Harvest Thanksgiving Service took place in the Assembly Hall at 9am, the Chairman of the School Managers conducting the Service. Gifts of flowers, fruit, vegetables and groceries brought by the children were taken to Church for the Parish Harvest Festival.”
As we celebrate the Queen becoming the longest-reigning monarch in British history, we have chosen the school journal entry for 1952. She was crowned in February 1952. The school opened for the first time on this site in September.
“08/09/1952: School re-opened in the new school building at 9am when all the children, members of the staff, and the Chairman of the Managers met for morning assembly in the Assembly Hall. The number of children on the School Roll = 312. The School Canteen, sited on the premises, served meals on this day.”
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