Frequently Asked Questions

Prepared by FTS, as Parents

Term Dates

Q. What are the term dates for this academic year and other key dates, like training days?

A. The school website includes a list of term dates. School usually circulates a list of key dates in advance.

Terminology

Q. What are ‘KS1’ and ‘KS2’?

A. KS1 is Key Stage 1, which is Year 1 and Year 2. Key Stage 2 is Years 3 to Year 6. Reception is part of the Foundation Stage.

 

Q. What does ‘FTS’ stand for?

A. FTS is an abbreviation for Friends of Trinity School, to which all school families are automatically members. It is another name for a PTA, as it might be called in other settings.

Uniform

Q. Where can I get a uniform?

A. Uniforms are available via Total Clothing, which is based in Peterborough. Total Clothing accepts online orders as well as in-shop orders. They can deliver free to school on certain days or can deliver straight to your home, although there is a fixed delivery charge for this. Order well before the start of term! Please do not forget to label everything!

Total Clothing Shop - Trinity Uniform 

Q. Is ‘pre loved’ uniform available?

A. Yes, ‘pre loved’ uniforms are available at a nominal charge from FTS. Please ask at reception for more details.

Reading

Q. How is my child’s reading assessed?

A By being listened to in class by the teacher and teaching assistant. Class teachers also use an assessment system similar to how they assess writing and mathematics. This is regularly updated and adapted as necessary.

 

Q. How often should I listen to my child read?

A. It is important that children experience the joy of reading and the children are encouraged to read as much as possible. Please listen to your child read at least 5 times a week.

School Meals

Q. How do I arrange school meals for my child?

A. School meals are provided for KS1, free of charge. However, all meals will still need to be booked through Love Food. For KS2, there is a charge, and again, all meals need to be booked via Kingswood .

Kingswood uses an online booking system. Once your child is registered with your school, a password will be generated and texted/emailed to you. You can order up to midnight the night before the meal is required.

 Snacks

Q. Do I need to provide extra food or snacks?

A. Fruit is provided for Key Stage 1 children but not for Key Stage 2 children. If you would like your child(ren) in Key Stage 2 to have a fruit snack, then please supply it from home.

Milk

Q. Is milk provided for the children at school?

A. Up to the age of five, children are entitled to free milk. This is provided by ‘Cool Milk’: www.coolmilk.com. Details are provided in your reception intake pack. Once your child reaches the age of five, you can choose to pay so that your child continues to receive milk. This can be done via the Cool Milk website.

Provision 

Q. What before and after school provision is available at Trinity?

A. The school provides before and after school provision in which the children are able to partake in a variety of activities 5 days a week. Many children attend this club willingly as they really enjoy the activities that are on offer. Our before school club starts at 8am and runs until 8:45. Our after school provision runs from 3pm to 5.30pm.

Lessons

Q. Are music lessons available for my child?

A. Music lessons are available for woodwind, guitar and violin.

Parents in School

Q. What events should I attend as a parent?

A. The school has a busy social calendar, and all are welcome to attend. Sports Day, Easter Bonnet Parade, Summer Fair, Class Assemblies, Celebration Assemblies, End of Term Collective Worship, and Stay & Shares. All welcome. There are certain guidelines regarding younger and older siblings, but these are typically shared prior to the event.

 

Q. Does the school have parents evenings and reports?

A. The school has two parents evenings and reports are sent out once a year.

 

Q. What are the parking/travel arrangements for getting to and from school?

A. We are aware that parking at peak times (pick-up and drop-off times) can be an issue. We have many families travelling from surrounding villages in their cars. Therefore, we encourage as many children as possible to use the bus services that are provided if you are able to.

For more information on how to use the bus service, please contact our school office.

Other School Information

Q. How do I join FTS?

A. Everyone is a member of the Friends of Trinity School, and all help is welcome. FTS runs various fundraising events throughout the year, and that fundraising goes back into the school to benefit all the children. You are welcome to join the committee, come to the meetings, attend events, help at events and even bake a cake. There are lots of ways you can help. Speak to a member of FTS or check out the latest newsletter.

 

Q. Where can I get information about the school and school events?

A. Through our newsletter, The Trinity Times.

 

Q. Are photographs taken at school?

A. Tempest Photography comes into school twice a year to photograph the children and the classes. These photos are available for purchase.

Christmas at Trinity

Q. What events occur at Trinity at Christmas time?

A. Reception and Year 1 perform a Nativity, for which there is a daytime and early evening performance. The FTS arranged a school Christmas meal and a visit from Santa. The whole school attends a local pantomime. There is also a Carol Service for the older children to perform in held at St Peter’s. FTS typically raffles a Christmas hamper and a Christmas hamper is donated to a voted-for local charity.