Trident Pānui
Welcome back to Term 3
Principal's Message
Mānawatia a Matariki!
The rising of Matariki signifies the beginning of te tau hou Māori, the Māori new year.
Matariki is a cluster of nine stars featuring Matariki, the star that represents good health and prosperity; Pōhutukawa, the star that represents death; Tupuānuku, the star that represents food grown in the ground; Tupuārangi, the star who represents food that is grown above our heads or falls from the sky; Waitī, the star that represents freshwater kai; Waitā, who represents the kai we gather from the sea; Waipunarangi, who represents the rain; Ururangi, who will determine the nature of our wind; and Hiwa-i-te-rangi who represents our hearts desires and wishes.
When the Matariki cluster shines brightly, it signifies a year of good fortune and health.
We hope you enjoyed celebrating matariki with your whānau and friends this week and that you used the occasion to remember those who have passed and to reflect on all that has been accomplished over the last year. It is a great opportunity for our students to take the time to reflect on what they have achieved personally and academically so far this year and reset their goals for the next two terms.
Routines
Returning to school for Term three is a good time to establish those routines which support students. Students thrive in an environment which provides familiar and clear routines and structures. Student mental health and academic, sporting and cultural success is enhanced through establishing and maintaining routines and boundaries.
So what does this look like at Trident as we return to term three?
Students attend school every day and attend every lesson
Students arrive punctually for Whānau Ako time at 8:40 am
Students are in full school uniform with a warm school fleece, shell jacket or a plain black raincoat
Students have their Chromebooks with them and fully charged
Students move promptly from class to class to arrive on time for learning each period
Students remain on task through to the end of the period
Students use the toilet and take water breaks before school, at interval and at lunchtime and remain in class as much as possible during lesson time
Students are confident of their access to their Google Classrooms and can support their learning at home
These expectations are key to young people succeeding at Trident and we will be working consistently alongside whānau to implement and maintain them for the benefit of all of our students’ success.
Whānau making sure that students come every day, arrive on time to school and in uniform with the gear they need for the day is such a great start for their learning and we appreciate the efforts you make to help this to happen. Please contact your whānau teacher if you need help with any of the above.
Term Three Events
Term three is full of activities this year, with the full school production, Sweeney Todd, taking place in week 6 and of course Winter Tournament week for all our winter sports teams. Our year 10 GBI group heads away for four weeks in week 7 for their adventure on the island and our Service Academy students have a major camp. The experience of high school is at its best when there is such a range of opportunities available for young adults and we hope that all our students are making the most of life at Trident.
Junior Camps
This year for the first time we are offering camps for all our junior students at the end of Term four. This is an excellent chance to meet new friends, step outside of a comfort zone and enjoy an enriching experience with students and staff you might not have connected with before. We are offering a wide range of different camps and year 9 and 10 students will have equal access to them all. We are really aware of the importance of keeping the costs down as much as possible and the school will be funding aspects of the camps, including subsidising any transport needs. It is a highlight of the year for our juniors, an excellent way to complete their school year and a way of building relationships to support them for the rest of their education at Trident. We look forward to full and enthusiastic participation by all.
Attendance
As you know, there is a national initiative to ensure that students are at school and in class learning and only absent from school if absolutely necessary. We are grateful for your support of Trident in ensuring that your students are at school and do not use excuses to be out of class. It was really empowering for students to be recognised for their improved or 100% attendance at the end of term one and two; let’s lift the number of students we can celebrate this term for their efforts to be at school.
Please remember that to represent the school in sport, leadership, the arts or culture, students need to be attending classes regularly. Our definition of regularly is at 85% but obviously if a student has had issues which have led to their absence being justified, this is taken into account. We know you want your students to be in class learning and that whanau share this aspiration from the school.
Huge thanks to teachers, sports TiCs and coaches who worked with our students during the holidays. Our students are so lucky to have dedicated and committed adults who work hard to support their personal growth in this way.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday ready for an active and exciting term ahead.
Ngā Mihi,
Adrienne Scott-Jones
B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E
Principal
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Important Dates
- Monday, 17 July- Term 3 starts
- Wednesday, 19 July- Sport Science Adam's Centre Trip
- Monday, 31 July- Service Academy Advanced Leadership Camp
- Monday, 7 August- Get2GO
- Tuesday, 8 August- Year 11 Market day
- Wednesday, 9 August- Sports, year 13, production and band photos
- Friday, 18 August- Sweeney Todd Opening night!
- Sunday, 27 August- GBI depart
- Monday, 28 August- Tournament Week
- Tuesday, 12 - Friday 15 September- Senior benchmark exams
- Wednesday, 13 September - Year 8 open day
- Friday, 22 September - GBI arrive back
- Friday, 22 September- Last day of Term 3
Junior Assembly
End of last term we recognised our junior students who have been working hard maintaining a perfect attendance record, those who have made significant improvements in their attendance and students who earned red and blue certificates for their quality work and respect for others.
Students with 100% attendance entered into a draw and had a chance to win a Salt Air Voucher. Congratulations to our winners:
Year 9 winners: Lily Thomas
Year 10 winners: Nathaniel Salupen
A big shoutout goes to all the students who achieved perfect attendance and those who have made significant improvements since last term.
We also did a draw for all students who received red and blue certificates throughout the term. Congratulations to our winners:
Year 9 Winners: Eilidh Harley, Raffaele Te Awa-Mills
Year 10 Winners: Vai Osborne, Miller Honan
Well done to all the students who received certificates this term.
Finally, we had a Trident Trivia competition organised by our prefects. Two students from each house group took on the trivia questions with some help from all the students. Congratulations to Pomare House for winning the Trident Trivia!
Massive congratulations to all of our students recognised at yesterday's assembly- Keep up the awesome work!
Shave for a cure
9 of students took part in our annual Shave for a Cure, displaying an immense amount of bravery for an important cause. Together, they raised an impressive $4529. Awesome effort!
During interval, students came to support their peers shaving for a cure and donated a gold coin to watch which was added to their total.
Services academy camp- Term 2
Here is what services academy student Mariana Williams wrote about their bushcraft camp.
Last term the Service Academy successfully completed its annual week-long Bushcraft Camp.
The Academy tramped the Moerangi Track over 4 days covering 37km. Accompanied by members of the NZDF Youth Development Unit.
On Monday morning we had a kit check, which is a brief inspection to make sure we all have the necessary things to complete the tramp. We were given Army Ration Packs and freeze dried meals to sustain us for the week.
We drove into the Whirinaki Forest on a dirt road which gave our class a first glimpse of what the rest of the walk was going to look like. The first walk was 8km that led us to Skipps Hut where we spent our first night. At each hut a number of students had a chance to sleep in the hut and the rest were in tents.
Our second day consisted of 7km to the historic Rogers Hut, which was a beautiful spot with loads of flat space to set up tents and had easy access to the river.
Our third walk was 9km, making it the furthest walk we’ve done so far. The terrain of the track was flat but had many obstacles we had to overcome. Slips, fallen trees and slippery mud. This track led us to Moerangi Hut where we set up our camp and had our afternoon of down time, playing cards, making dinner and enjoying what we had accomplished.
Our final walk was 13km, including going up Mt Moerangi. We knew this was going to be a challenge but were eager to get it done. One thing that motivated our class was we were getting a nice hot BBQ at the end of it.Our class had a great time and we all felt satisfied with ourselves completing a challenging week.
Landskills - Eeling trip!
Last term, our Landskills students went eeling in Sisams Valley as part of their cultural studies. They learnt how to bait and set hinaki, then set up five hinaki in a stream. Local Kaumatua Rapaera Black shared his knowledge and guided the students through traditional methods of eeling.
After catching 44 eels, they were de-slimed, gutted, and cleaned before being hung up to dry. After the eels were hung up to dry, students were invited back to Kaumatua Black's home for a kai, followed by a korero reviewing the maatauranga associated with this traditional method of eeling. The catch will be shared with the local community in Ruatoki.
Massive thank you to Kaumatua Rapaera Black!
Introducing our sports captains
Careers Corner
Tertiary Education in 2023
Senior students are starting to make plans for study in 2023. Several Universities have opened their scholarship applications and Studyspy is a good site to look at. Students can complete a form at the careers office to assist us in writing reference letters for scholarships. The Careers team have been meeting with year 13 students to discuss their plans for 2024 and this will continue next term.
We also encourage students to make note of when the various Universities are visiting so they can come and talk about the various courses and the application process.
Nursing
Six of our students who are interested in becoming a nurse get some real life experience through our Gateway programme.
Once a week this term they join the first year nurses at Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi to learn alongside them and from them.
They got a tour around the campus, practised CPR on a dummy and last week they listened to the experiences of a local nurse who went to the war in Ukraine which made quite an impression.
Health & Safety Course
On Friday the 23rd of June 21 Gateway students attended a Health and Safety course in our school library. The students learnt about the importance of protecting their hearing on work sites and the management of drug and alcohol related problems in the workplace .These credits can now be recorded on the student’s CVs and help to increase their employability . It is always so good to bring in experts to deliver new information to our students .
Girls with Hi-Viz
Girls with Hi-Vis® gives female students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, hear from inspirational women in the industry and learn what a career in the infrastructure's civil, energy, telco and water industries can offer.
The students were involved in Pole Top Rescues, which involved climbing a ladder and rescuing a dummy and learning about the various PPE required and the safety checks. High Voltage Cable Jointing ( no electricity involved!) and the opportunity to experience the Horizon control room and how the network is managed remotely.
We would like to thank Horizon for hosting this event here in Whakatane and allowing students to see all the opportunities that are available in the Energy sector. A big thanks also goes to Connexis and Te Pūkenga for their partnership in promoting Women in this industry.
Trident Health Services
Location: Te Aiōtanga
School Nurse: Monday to Friday from 8:30am until 3:00pm.
For all general health needs.
Doctor: Dr Astrid de Jong
A doctor is available every Tuesday from 9am until 11am.
Physiotherapist:
A physiotherapist is available on Tuesday morning.
Appointments for these services can be made through the school nurse.
This is a free, confidential Health Service.
Trident Bank Account Details
Bank Account 12 3253 0004257 00
You may pay any sports or extra curricular fees directly to our bank account.
Please enter student name of student ID in the deposit details.
School App
Go to the App Store or Play Store on your phone and Search Skool Loops
Once downloaded open the App on your phone and select Trident High School
The App allows you to notify the office of an absentee, view daily notices and access to the parent portal.