Spiritual & Moral Development

Trinity School

“Laying foundations for developing faith, confidence, a sense of wonder, knowledge, understanding, personal qualities and skills - all necessary for purposeful young people in the 21st Century.”

Closely linked to the School's Ethos and Development Plan is the spiritual, moral, pastoral, cultural and social life at Trinity. The happy, caring atmosphere is based on Christian attitudes. The School has a non-denominational enrolment and children are taught to respect other faiths. The school accepts pupils of all faiths or from secular households.

The joint foundation is under the patronage of the Anglican Bishop of Exeter and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Plymouth. Trustees and Governors safeguard this unique foundation. Assemblies are held each morning in the Chapel or Oakley Hall. The Chaplains visit the Preparatory and Senior Departments on a weekly basis and can help to prepare pupils for Confirmation or Holy Communion.

Boarders attend local Church services on Sundays, or have an assembly in Chapel at School, when various moral and ethical issues are discussed. Various charity events are arranged by staff and pupils throughout the school year. The School runs its own Personal, Health, Social and Moral Education programme, in order to prepare the whole person for life.