Trinity/Whitgift 2019 thread

For all Trinity starters:

I am sure you have received a letter (via email!) from school, but just in case you haven't seen it, please be aware that major works to the tram network last week and this are causing problems with trams, buses and road closures in the area of East Croydon to the school. If any of you are planning on using public transport (or even driving) for the induction on Friday, please check your route carefully. It is supposed to be all back to normal by the first day of term.....

That's nice to know. Thankyou x Can't believe it has come around so fast. Starting to feel nervous

I had to pop into the school this week, and they said it didn't matter if boys didn't have rugby boots for next week, just to let you know.
Did I read somewhere they need a pack lunch?
They also told me that next week the boys do some kind of treasure hunt round the school.. a fun way of getting to know their way round I thought!

Ah brilliant to know, thanks for that :-) makes life easier

We've gone for moulded cleats rather than removable studs (which tend to go AWOL). I was told this would be fine.
Ended up going to Sports Direct and just going for the best fit rather than a specific brand/style.
Buying school shoes and calculator this weekend and then I think we've finished.

Does anyone have any recommendations screw in stud boots? I know cricket shoes but we have only bought moulded football boots before, never rugby shoes. Is anyone brand / colour / style better than another? Thanks!

That's a relief :-)I need to sort out removable stud football / rugby boots Then get calculator and watch engraved.

Yes I bought the calculator and a pen that the school recommend too. Fingers crossed, I think I have finished the uniforms :-)

I bought a calculator in school uniform shop which I was told is the recommended one - it appears on the uniform list. Anyone else?

Hi, does anyone know if the boys needs to bring football boots or just trainers for the induction days?

That's great, thank you!

Yes you do need separate trainers (non marking soles) as well as boots. They sell them in the school shop too if you want to buy from there.

Maybe call ahead to see what they have in stock and cost and compare to Sports Direct or outlets if you have any near you. If you are anywhere near 02 they now have a Nike and Adidas Outlet and there were some cheap trainers on sale in both shops.

Not getting a calculator until I know which one the school recommends.

I don’t know about shower gel/ towels but I’m sure someone will be along to advise. I would like to know too .

Sorry.. whitgift mums.. think this may have been mentioned before, but do boys need rugby boots and trainers? Can’t seem to see it on uniform list.
Also, I recall someone mentioning setting up a WhatsApp group.. or are we waiting til we know form groups?
I’ve also just seen letter mentioning watches and calculators to be engraved??!!
Also, do boys need to take in towels/shower gel for after sports??

Your son will need a pair of trainers with non marking soles for use inside the sports hall - these can be any kind

Plus a pair of rugby or football boots with screw in studs

Cautious of exposing myself as that parent who doesn't read the letters we receive , what sports shoes are Whitgift parents buying in advance of the start of term? I think we could end up with 4 different types. Would be useful too if there were some existing W parents who could help with this one.

Might help if I read the letter then! Thank you.

@walking, the letter says to bring sports kit in a bag, so mine will change into sports gear when they get there.

To Whitgift parents:
With regards to the 3 days of induction starting on 27th August, given that the days are almost all sports sessions, would you expect to send your son in wearing sports clothes or would they wear normal clothes and then change.
I know it's early to ask this but I'm way for much of August and possibly not even dropping off son to the induction myself. Trying to get ahead of myself!

Trying to find any parents of children starting in Trinity 1L this Sept, thought it would be nice to get the boys together over the summer. Thanks x

Thanks Seeline! I will drive from Shirley road, the event should finish at 3.30, so hopefully will find a space:)

It will be possible, but how easy will depend on the time of pick up. The main school day finishes at 3.45 so the car park is always a bit chaotic until about 4. There are then busy times at 5 and 5.30 as activities end. You can drive in from either Addiscombe Road or Shirley Road. If you come from Shirley Road, go straight over at the little mini roundabout just inside the gate. If it's busy just keep circling the area!

Hi everyone! Sorry for asking here, but I have a tiny question and don't think it's reasonable to open a new thread. It's about parking and picking up DSs from Trinity after school. How it works? I will be picking up my son after maths event in a week from Trinity (he is not a Trinity student) and want to be sure that I can do it. Thanks!

• DO give you the chance...

The HM was just going through the works. Like with a job, the kid WAS going to be expelled. I read somewhere that some schools don't give you the chance to withdraw your child b fore he is formally expelled and that gets in the record. So this was pure procedure..... having said that, the drugs episode does worry me

I'm not sure and doubt if we will even find out. In the article the choice was either
withdrawing their son OR
attending a meeting with the headmaster at which they were warned their son could be expelled.

Probably the agenda for meeting the headmaster was you either withdraw your son otherwise he will be expelled, with that going on his record/reference.

Otherwise why would any parent decline meeting the headmaster?