Parent Hub
Information and resources for the parents of all current and potential pupils at Trinity Academy
Latest News for Parents
Useful Information
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Glossary
Confused by all the terminology and acronyms used in school?
Acronym |
Meaning |
ASN |
Additional Support Needs |
CfE |
Curriculum for Excellence |
DtS |
Determined to Succeed http://www.determinedtosucceed.co.uk |
FE / HE |
Further Education / Higher Education |
IDL |
Inter- |
NQ |
National Qualifications |
PSE |
Personal and Social Education |
SCHOLAR |
Scottish Common and Higher Open Learning and Access Resource |
SCQF |
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework |
SEN |
Special Educational Needs |
SQA |
Scottish Qualifications Authority http://www.sqa.org.uk |
Parentzone
Find out more about Education Scotland Parentzone.
Dates for your diary
Reports and Parents Evening dates.
Parents Evenings (4.30pm - 6.30pm)
- S1 Thursday 10 October 2019
- S2 Tuesday 19 November 2019
- S3 Thursday 12 December 2019
- S4 Tuesday 4 February 2020
- S5/6 Thursday 27 February 2020
Open Evening (6-8pm)
- Thursday 7 November 2019
Exam Diets
- Senior Phase Prelims begin (S4 - S6) 25th Nov 2019 - 17th Dec 2019 with some practical assessments and additional prelims taking place in January 2020.
- SQA Exam Diet April – June 2020 - dates to be confirmed
Download the SQA exam timetable
Supporting Literacy
Supporting Literacy at home.
School Term Dates
View more about school term dates.
Curriculum for Excellence
View the Curriculum for Excellence guide.
SQA
Learn more about the Scottish Qualifications Agency on their website.
School Meals
Information on free school meals and help with schoolwear.
School Admissions
Learn more about the admission process.
Starting Secondary School
Find out about moving from primary to secondary school.
School Placing Requests for S1
If Trinity Academy is outside your catchment area you can apply for a place online now.
Moving to Edinburgh or changing school
Find out how to request a place at Trinity if you are moving to Edinburgh or if you want to change your child’s school.
Severe Weather
Information about school closure due to severe weather.
Council News Centre
View the latest from the CEC News Centre.
Positive Parenting
Learn more about the Positive Parenting programme.
ASL
Learn more about Additional Support for Learning.
An additional support need comes from anything which is a barrier to learning. Most, or all, schools will have some children with additional support needs of some kind. The education authority has many legal duties towards pupils with additional support needs.
Information about this is contained in a booklet called In On The Act : Information For The General Public which is published on the education authority website at http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/inontheact or contact the additional support for learning team on telephone number 0131 469 3444.
School Uniform
Uniform policy and ordering online.
Parents are asked to co-operate with the school in encouraging the wearing of the school uniform.
We feel that a smart uniform fits well with the image that we as a school are trying to project. Parents and pupils are proud of their association with the school, and bearing in mind the many activities – both national and international – in which Trinity pupils represent the school, we feel that uniform can only enhance our impressive reputation.
A good standard of dress, therefore, is expected and we discourage extremes of fashion, including multi-coloured hairstyles, make up and jewellery. Articles of clothing liable to lead to conflict, such as football club colours and tracksuits, are not allowed. Parents are asked to cooperate in these matters. On formal occasions such as certain visits outside school, school uniform is particularly requested.
School Dress Code
We have a gender-neutral uniform policy at Trinity Academy.
The uniform for all pupils is:
- Black skirt, black trousers, black jeans or black skirt and leggings.
- Black or white shirt
- Black Trinity Academy tie (or yellow for sports team members)
- Black shoes or boots
- Optional: black jumper or cardigan
- Optional: Trinity Academy blazer
Hoodies, jackets and jumpers with logos are not part of the uniform, so must be removed in all classes, including registration.
Sports kit for this season can be purchased at http://www.pslteamsports.com/trinity-academy.html
School Blazers can be purchased at https://www.stevensons.co.uk/schools/trinity-academy-edinburgh/695
Careers
Links and resources for pupils thinking about leaving school.
School Redevelopment
View the latest news on the school redevelopment on the council's website.