PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Kia ora e te whanau,
Thank you all for supporting the school and ensuring that our students were back at Trident yesterday, re-engaged with their learning. It was lovely to see them all again and they clearly enjoyed catching up with their peers and their teachers. An extra bonus was being able to provide hot lunches through the Ka Ora Ka Ako programme and the students gave the butter chicken a thumbs up!
Face Masks
You may have seen in The Beacon that Trident staff are actively supporting students in wearing face masks for their safety and health in accordance with the Ministry of Education’s directive. Some of our students are bringing face masks but feel shy about wearing them; please encourage them to wear them – this is an opportunity for leadership and a way to support the general health of our school community. I want to thank our teachers and support staff for role modelling the wearing of masks – their commitment to our students is commendable.
Covid – 19 Vaccinations
Te Puna Ora o Mataatua has offered all schools in the Kahui Ako the provision of onsite vaccinations for students 12+, staff and whanau members and the Board of Trustees at trident has approved engagement with this offer. In order to go ahead with the onsite programme, we need to confirm at least thirty bookings for students, staff or whanau. Please see the email sent today and respond if you would like your student to have this opportunity or would like to come to school for your vaccination against Covid-19.
NCEA Updates
The news yesterday that all students who have had 16 days of lockdown will now be eligible for Learning Recognition Credits, was very welcome to our students. Whilst we do not gain the lower rates of credits for University Entrance or for Endorsement, our students will benefit from the Learning Recognition Credits as follows –
The Government has decided that students disrupted by 16 days of COVID-19 lockdown this
year will be eligible to receive Learning Recognition Credits (LRCs) at a rate of 1 LRC per 5
credits achieved through assessment, up to a cap of 8 LRCs at NCEA Level 1, and 6 LRCs
and Levels 2 and 3.
At a time when some of our senior students are experiencing some anxiety about their opportunities for achievement this year, it is great for them to have this boost.
Year 8 Enrollments
It has been pleasing to see how quickly our bookings for enrollment at Trident for 2022 filling up; it is always exciting to look ahead to new whanau joining our community. We will be welcoming year eight students to tour the school and meet our teachers on Wednesday 20th October with an Open Evening for whanau the same date.
Once again, thank you for supporting your students to return to school and I hope you have a peaceful 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.
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SUSTAINABILITY AT TRIDENT
At Trident we take sustainable practices seriously. Our student body is regularly involved in authentic learning experiences that enable them to think critically about the how, what, when and why in terms of energy use for today and for our future.
Thank you to Trust Horizon for your support.
TRIDENT THEATRE SKILLS - YEAR 8 HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
2020 TROPHY RECIPIENTS
