PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Kia ora e te whanau,
As we head towards the end of the third term for 2021, our students need to be in school and engaged with their learning.
Engagement with learning
Our senior students are tracking and monitoring their progress towards NCEA levels; their Deans, subject and whanau teachers are supporting them in this. It has been a difficult and disrupted time but we need to ensure we do not let the impact of lockdown hold them back from success. As they are completing assessments and getting to the end of their courses, they will be planning what next year’s study might look like and which subjects they need for their pathway. Some of those decisions will be reliant on the work that they do now, so please work with us to support our students to really focus on their learning as they finish the term.
Subject Selection
In preparation for the subject selection process which will begin early next term, our junior students have started a Careers unit through the whanau ako lessons. It is great for them to consider their futures and look at the opportunities available to them. There is lots of information available through the Careers Hub and they can book an appointment with the Careers Team whenever they want. Seniors will also choose their subjects next term and information about the process, the information evening and the timeline for selection will follow in the next few weeks.
Covid-19 Update
At school we are following closely the updates from the Ministry of Education as Alert Level Two continues. We are maintaining our support of mask wearing, social distancing and ensuring students remain home if they are sick. All classrooms have hand sanitizer available, and our teachers role-model the consistent use of this to aid hygiene.
Covid-19 Vaccinations with Te Puna Ora o Mataatua
Thank you to those whanau who have booked yourselves or your students in for a vaccination on October 1st at school through TPOOM. You will have received an email with the details. No students can book a vaccination directly without contact from the school with whanau and there will be no “walk-in” vaccinations on the day.
Student Leadership
Our new Deputy Principal, Jeff Greenwood has oversight of Student Leadership throughout Trident and is reviewing every aspect of the current leadership opportunities and creating a framework to involve all year levels in authentic ways to develop leadership skills. He will launch the Senior Student Leadership process for 2022 this week and we look forward to many students putting their hands up to be involved. The school motto of Kia Manawa Nui is so relevant when we see our young people summoning the courage to step into a leadership space and want to serve the school and its wider community.
Thank you again for supporting our teachers in their efforts to develop your students’ learning. Making sure that students arrive with their gear, have completed set homework and have had a good night’s sleep, gives your students the best chances of engaging with their learning and experiencing success.
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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FOOD TECHNOLOGY
A great assignment over lockdown has led to further learning back in the classroom as students share their learning with classmates and make these old family favourites for others. Well done Food Tech students!
A BIG THANK YOU
Thank you to Gerrard McCarthy from MicroPico Systems who has donated two 375 Watt Solar PV Panels to our Y13 Engineering students Jacob Bridge and Asger Evans for their Farm Solar Water Pumping System projects. The panels are valued at around $800, a very generous donation. Combined with a 50% Grant from Trust Horizon this has made these ambitious projects achievable for these students. We have 2 Year 13 students building remote pumping systems for their farms - Jacob & Asger.
Prior to being donated these panels, as part of the overall project, Jacob and Asger:
- had calculated the energy demands and need up to 330W capacity
- were considering installation options
- had decided these will be ground based systems (likely on a frame mounted on a metal pole or wooden posts - they will fabricate these)
- decided the PV Panels will form a roof for the Solar Pump Controller (both have submersible pumps)
- were considering cost options/availability
- could purchase a range of options such as 2 x 170W panels or 1 x 330W panel
- may install more than 330W to allow contingency for extended poor weather events
MicroPico supply domestic & commercial electrical services including On-Grid & Off-Grid Solar PV Systems, Refrigeration, Heat Pumps & Air Conditioning as well as remote Water Pumping & Reticulation solutions.
0800 2 SOLAR
131 Haumea Road, Galatea 3079, New Zealand
TRIDENT THEATRE SKILLS - YEAR 8 HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
2020 TROPHY RECIPIENTS
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) 
SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE
Spirit of Adventure Trust have an opportunity for a young person to join their 10-day development voyage. Due to the extension of the Auckland region Level 4 lockdown, the next voyage will now depart from Tauranga. They have some vacancies on this previously sold-out voyage, because the students from Auckland will no longer be able to join.
The voyage will depart on Monday 27 September and return on 7 October.
There is potential help with scholarships if required.
If you are interested please click the link below:
