PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Kia ora e te whanau,
As we head into the final week of Term Three at school we have much to celebrate and be grateful for. This week's assembly online organised by our creative prefects, focused on gratefulness and reminded us that we should express our appreciation to those around us for all that they do.
In this vein, I would like to express my gratitude to all those teachers and members of the Trident Community who go the extra mile for our students through the co-curricular life of our school. This week our Girls' Hockey team took out the BOP Secondary School Girls Hockey A Grade Championship - a magnificent win only possible because of the time and effort dedicated to them by coaches and managers over the years. In Basketball we have enjoyed similar success - we are the BOP Secondary Schools Senior Girls A Grade Champions 2021, BOP Secondary Schools Senior Boys A Grade Champions 2021 and the BOP Secondary Schools Junior Girls A Grade Runners Up 2021. Again the commitment and perseverance of coaches and managers makes this possible. And let us keep our fingers crossed for the Hockey boys on Sunday as they play in the final. What makes the success all the more satisfying is the recognition given to our teams by other schools, who are always complimentary about the respectful and positive attitudes of our players; this does not happen in vacuum - again our co-curricular staff are integral to this.
I also want to thank the teachers who are running a Drama workshop these holidays for younger students in the community to come along and see what audition skills they can build in singing, drama and dance. Our staff’s willingness to give up time to share their talents and support the wider Whakatane community is really appreciated and is testament to the culture of our wonderful school.
Senior students will have been talking about their hopes for the upcoming Trident Senior Ball which we are hoping to hold on Saturday November 13th - if we are in Alert Level One by then, which we optimistically believe will be the case. It is a great way for seniors to farewell their peers and teachers and make memories to take with them into the wider world. It is also a celebration of their hard work and effort academically and their consistent perseverance in their studies. It is for this reason that we have conditions of entry; we want those students who have made the commitment, attended regularly, kept up with their assessments, to see this event as something they have earned through their mahi. Again, I want to thank the teachers who are already working to ensure we can have this event if we go to Alert Level One; they are an awesome support for our senior students.
The School Board Student elections are next week and the candidates will provide students at whanau ako time on Wednesday, with a video clips outlining what they would hope to achieve as Student Representative for 2022. We have had some outstanding Board Representatives who have made a significant contribution to the school during their year in office and learnt great life skills along the way. I look forward to announcing the new Rep next week.
Thanks to all those whanau who are supporting our students to be in school, on time, in uniform and focused and settled in their learning. It is a partnership of effort and shared values which will support our students to become the inspiring global citizens we know they can be.
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
We are very pleased to announce that we are accepting enrolments 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.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE 2021/22 - CHARLES BLACKBURN
"Yesterday I was elected student representative for Trident High School. I am very honored to receive this role. I have always loved Trident and want to improve and contribute to our school with my peers and my own ideas. I thoroughly congratulate Hannah and Dom (who were also nominated to run for student rep) for their courage and hope they can continue providing ideas and support for our school. Please feel free to reachout to me and I thank you all for your support."
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SCHOOL PRODUCTION 2022 - SWEENEY TODD AUDITIONS
5th November: 1:20 to 3pm, Drama Room (vocal audition chorus and leads)
Also audition via video clip - send in a song or dance you have done via video to Mrs Robb robbl@trident.school.nz
Register your interest in production, by signing up to audition or sending an email to Mrs Robb.
SPORTS PHOTOS
Below is the link to order sports photos online. There are also envelopes in the office if you want to do a cash order.
TRIDENT HIGH SCHOOL WIN ACADEMY PRIZE
Outstanding! This is such good news for Bailey & Ollie Fredericksen and Jack Wilson who have gained entry into Coast to Coast 2022. These three Trident athletes will compete in the gruelling adventure race that consists of bike, kayak and run legs that take them from the west to east coast of the South Island. We wish them all the very best in their training.
CONGRATULATIONS AYANDA BENEUS
Congratulations to Ayanda Beneus who has been invited to take part in the upcoming Basketball New Zealand U15 Regional Selection Camp. The selection camps will look to identify athletes for the BBNZ U15 Junior National teams for the 2022 U15 FIBA Oceania Championships. An incredible achievement for Ayanda, well done.
WHAKATANE TENNIS CLUB
Open Days/Enrolment Week – October 18th and October 21st
All welcome to come along, have a hit and find out more information. Rackets available at the club.
• Monday 18th October: 3:30-4:30 (5–10-year-olds) 4:30-5:30 (11–18-year-olds)
• Thursday 21st October: 3:30-4:30 (5–10-year-olds) 4:30-5:30 (11-18-year-olds)
“Kick Start” Holiday Program – Week Two of the October Holidays
Monday 11th, Tuesday 12th and Thursday 14th of October – 3 sessions per day
• 9am-11am (5- 8-year-olds)
• 11am-1pm (9-13-year-olds)
• 1pm- 3pm (14-18-year-olds)
No registration needed. $5 per child per session. Bring sneakers, sunblock, water, and snacks. Rackets available at the club.
For any queries please contact:
Mark mark.ratana@gmail.com or 021 107 4389 (Coach)
Kim ckpeat566@gmail.com or 021 129 9943 (Junior Coordinator) 
