PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Kia ora e te whanau
NCEA Senior Exams
This week we saw the seniors return to school to begin their externals. It has been a big year for them all and I was proud to see them arriving promptly and well-prepared for these important assessments. Please keep supporting and encouraging them through these next few weeks - they need time to revise, good sleeping habits and access to healthy food. They are welcome to work from school in the library and continue to get the school meals if they want to do so. Similarly, we welcome those seniors who are finishing their courses and ensuring they have gained their NCEA certification before they head off for the summer. Knowing that you have passed the year before you go on holiday or start your summer job is such a satisfying and fulfilling feeling. Encourage your young adult to do this; they will feel so much better if they do!
Junior end of year exams
This week we have seen the junior students begin their end of year exams. For our year nine students this is particularly challenging, as they will not have had the experience of such formal testing before. It was good to see the seriousness with which they followed the process and the preparations that they had put in place. This kind of challenge, where we ask students to step into a new space, and be courageous in terms of self-discipline and effort, is such an important life skill and I commend our students for their willingness to do their best. The exams finish on Wednesday next week, so please support our students over the weekend to continue their revision and their studies, so that they can justifiably be proud of their mahi.
A special shout out to 10AKU, our Apex class, who sat the NCEA Level One Maths exam this week; kia manawa nui! I was delighted to hear that one student was relieved that the paper was more accessible and easier than the benchmark exams - we look forward to their results with interest.
Year Nine and Ten Camp and Activity Week
Huge thanks are due to the teachers who are spending so much time and energy to make sure that our juniors get to finish the year in style with a fun week of trips and on site activities.The Trident Board generously funded this week to make sure that all of our students could take part in the activities and there are some amazing days and treats planned. Please make sure your student is at school to make the most of celebrating the end of year with their friends and make the most of these opportunities.
Covid-19 Update
Once again I would like to confirm that Trident is following all government guidelines to ensure the safety of our community at school. It is vital that we maintain teaching and learning and refuse to let the pandemic interrupt our young adults' education unnecessarily. We are strictly following the requirements which have been trialled successfully in other cities and countries. Our young adults have borne the brunt of so much disruption and stress over the last two years and we owe it to them to try to give them as normal a school experience as possible when we can.
Have a lovely weekend with whanau -
Nga mihi
Adrienne Scott-Jones
B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E
Principal
YEAR 9 ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS FOR 2022
On our website you will find all relevant information, application forms and links to book interviews as part of the Year 9 Enrolment process. https://www.trident.school.nz/enrolments
Please find our 2022 Prospectus - Ngā Tapuwae - by clicking the button below where you can read a collection of narratives that share journeys through Trident, from those who know us best. Through these journeys we have captured our people, our values and our school culture.
FUTURES ACADEMY
Did you know that Toi Ohomai, Ngati Awa, Extreme Boats and Marine Specialised Technologies Academies are partnering to offer Boat Building / Engineering, Level 2, courses next year through Futures Academy?
These courses will pathway students directly to employment and apprenticeship opportunities in our local boat building industry.
Apply by asking for an application from our careers advisor and/or go to the Futures Academy website to print out an application form.
TALENTED TRIDENT TEACHERS
What great feedback we received on the talented Trident teacher's band!
Not only are our staff at Trident top quality teachers, they are also talented musicians and we were lucky to have them perform Six60's Pepeha at our Senior Prizegiving last week. Well done and thank you to our staff band!
SHOW JUMPING
Over the last couple of weekends Year 11 Talia Good competed at the Whanganui and Taranaki A&P shows. She placed 2nd in the 115cm Mini Pix and 3rd in the 110cm on her pony Prima Donna Girl. Congratulations Talia and Prima Donna Girl, a great result that we know is due to practice and dedication to your sport.
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TRIDENT ALUMNI AND 2011 HEAD BOY JONATHAN JANSEN LEADS THE WAY
We would like to congratulate Trident's 2011 Head Boy Jonathan Jansen on his new role as CEO for NZ Esports Federation.
As a school we take pride in our alumni and eagerly follow their progress through study and into career pathways. It is great to be able to share the success of our alumni and hopefully inspire our current students.
