Trips, Events, and Talks

“During half term, our Year 13 History students spent four days in Poland, linking to their coursework about the Holocaust. They spent their time participating in a walking tour of the 'Old Jewish Quarters' learning about the ghettos in Krakow, as well as meeting the relative of a Holocaust survivor. The following day they visited Auschwitz and Auschwitz-Birkenau, learning about the horrific conditions, and even walked through a gas chamber to extend their knowledge. However, the students also had free time to visit the gorgeous 'Old Town' and learn more about Polish culture - enjoying local music and markets.  

On the final day, they went 135m underground in the famous Salt mines; learning about the history of the mines, as well as taking in the incredible salt chandeliers, some students decided to take up the offer of licking salt off the walls! Overall, the students had a very enjoyable trip, having made unforgettable memories, and will use their new knowledge to further their studies.”   

"The school trip to New York this year was an unforgettable and amazing experience! We got to visit many of the iconic landmarks and walk around Times Square! 

We set off early on the 17th of October, and arrived in the evening where we checked into the YMCA Westside and enjoyed our first American meal at the Tick Tock Diner.

Our first full day began with breakfast at Café Paradiso. We then rode the hop-on-hop-off bus which gave us great views of the streets; we even saw a 'No Kings' protest which was so busy that we had to hop off. However, this gave us the opportunity to walk around Central Park and have lunch! Later, we visited the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), which contained some incredible paintings such as "Starry Night", followed by dinner at Applebee’s. In the evening, we got to watch "The Great Gatsby" on Broadway which was a personal highlight!

On the 19th of October, we had breakfast at the Tick Tock Diner before heading downtown. A guided tour of Wall Street taught us about the history of New York’s financial district, which was particularly interesting. After, we boarded the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and later saw the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. We finished the evening with dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and a visit to the top of the Empire State Building!

On our final day, we checked out of the YMCA and set off for breakfast at Café Paradiso. We toured the Radio City Music Hall, learning about its famous shows and history, and got to meet one of the current Rockettes! We then got lunch and visited the Top of the Rock Observatory at the Rockefeller Center for fantastic views across Manhattan. After collecting our luggage, we returned to JFK for our overnight flight home.

The trip was a unique and fantastic opportunity to explore one of the world’s most exciting cities with our friends. Thank you to all the staff who made it possible!"

“On Friday 7th November Trinity Year 12 Film Students spent the day at the National Film Theatre on London’s Southbank. The workshop and lecture presentations were facilitated by the exam board (WJEC) curriculum heads and were directly relevant to the student’s ongoing study of Alfred Hitchcock, Hollywood, and auteur theory. The students were fully engaged and contributed to group and whole auditorium discussions. This was followed by a screening of “Vertigo” in the intended medium of “Vistavision” at the state-of-the-art facilities, followed by a Q and A session with experts in the field. 

The work on the day was followed up by teachers back at school where the experience of the day led to a deeper and richer understanding and raised the critical responses of the class.”                                                                                                                                                                         

"Our A-Level Drama students recently travelled to London’s Phoenix Theatre to experience the spectacular stage production Stranger Things: The First Shadow — and what a trip it was!

Organised by Head of Drama Mr Deamer, the visit gave Year 13 students valuable preparation for their Live Theatre exam component, while also providing Year 12 students with rich inspiration and research material for their EPQ.

From the moment the curtain rose, students were completely captivated by the gripping prequel story set in 1959 Hawkins, following Henry Creel’s unsettling journey as mysterious events begin to unfold.

The production’s blend of naturalistic acting, immersive staging and jaw-dropping special effects left students stunned, the theatre was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. It was a masterclass in technical theatre and storytelling, giving students invaluable material to draw upon in their written exams.

Beyond the performance itself, students represented the school brilliantly throughout the trip, travelling by train into London and embracing the full theatre experience with maturity and enthusiasm.

Back at school, the buzz continued as students eagerly discussed key moments, design elements and performances they can now reference in their exam responses. Experiences like this don’t just support learning, they inspire it.

A huge thank you to our fantastic students and staff for making this such a memorable and successful visit!"