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Trident Pānui
Term 2 - Week 6
Principal's Message
Kia ora koutou,
I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend. We have passed the halfway point of Term Two. Thank you to all the whānau who came out to the Junior Subject Teacher Evening. We have the Senior Evening in week 10. I hope to see you all there.
The first NCEA Common Assessment Activity (CAA) for Numeracy and Literacy was held last week. Thank you to our amazing teachers and to all students who successfully completed the new literacy and numeracy requirements.
Our staff are working hard to embed the new NCEA Level 1. Know that our highly skilled staff are keeping up to date with the changes and in a position to support our students.
An update on the Ka Ora, Ka Ako - Healthy Lunch programme. The government has informed us that there is funding for Secondary Schools, however, it will be considerably less than what is on offer now. We will inform the community on what this means for 2025, once we know more. Know that we will advocate for our students and whānau in this space.
With the winter months now here, thank you for your support in encouraging high attendance. We know that this is the biggest factor in outcomes for our students.
Ngā mihi,
Mikaere October
Tumuaki/Principal
What's coming up?
Monday, 10- Friday, 14 June Service Academy Bush Craft Camp
- Wednesday, 12 June EBOP Senior Qualifier Badminton
- Thursday, 13 June Geography Level 3 Field Days
- Thursday, 13 June Junior and Senior EPRO8
- Thursday, 13 June Pūhoro STEMM Academy
- Friday, 14 June Year 9 Outdoor Education Mountain Biking
- Friday, 14- Sunday, 16 June Underwater Hockey Northern Zone
- Saturday, 16 June Robocup Junior Competition
- Monday, 17 June Level 1 History Trip
- Wednesday, 19- Friday, 21 June Adventure Camp Practice
- Friday, 21 - Sunday, 23 June Underwater Hockey Senior Northern Zone
- Friday, 28 June - Matariki (Public Holiday)
- Tuesday, 2 July- Senior Subject Teacher Evening
Update- NCEA Progress day
Our NCEA progress day will now be in Term 3, Week 2 instead of next week.
So next week will be a normal school week for all students.
House Renovation
On Wednesday, 22 May, we celebrated the hard work and progress of our ATT students who have been working on renovating a house and gave our awesome partners the opportunity to view the house.
Our students led tours, showcasing the renovations, discussing what they've learned, and sharing their future plans.
Special thanks to
- Karyn and Matt from BOP House Removals for their generous donation of the house
- Cindy and Sue from BOP Futures Academy
- Kataraina and Tāwera from Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa
- Carol from Ministry of business, Innovation and Employment
- Julia and Ruth from the Ministry of Education
- Mitre 10
- Galloway Builders
We appreciate all your contributions that helped make this project possible.
Senior Model United Nations
On Saturday, 25th of May, six Trident students attended the Senior Model United Nations event held at Mount Maunganui College. The event, which was organised and run by student leaders from the BOP and was attended by delegates from nine schools, involved students researching, representing, and negotiating amendments to resolutions on behalf of their delegated countries.
The resolutions voted on included: The Question of Nuclear Weapons Rights, Advancing Nuclear Energy Through Safe Technology, and lastly Strategies to Combat Human Trafficking and Ensure Protection for Vulnerable Populations.
In the final session, Year 13s Cohen Bruce (Marshall Islands) and Hannah Baxter (Egypt) found themselves on opposing sides of a human trafficking amendment while Year 12 Sophie Ong (Philippines) took the opportunity on POI to question the validity of another delegate’s claim. Year 11 Sam Kerekere (Thailand) spoke in support of proposing delegates while Isaac Black (Colombia) signed on to a number of amendments. Year 12 Vita Pilcher (Australia) worked closely with neighbouring countries that shared the moral stance of her country.
All of our delegates represented Trident well. Congratulations to Cohen Bruce for winning an award for 'Best Year 13 Delegate' alongside Whakatāne High School’s Maddison Lynch and to Sophie Ong who was also recognised as the 'Best Emerging Speaker'.
Thanks to Ms Boonen for organising the trip and to Mrs Young who went with us to Tauranga for the day.
Girls with Hi-Viz
Girls with Hi-Viz is a programme designed for young women to learn about the trades sector and the career opportunities that exist.
This is a great event for young women in high school who:
- Enjoy working with a great group of people.
- Like practical, hands-on work.
- Appreciate a variety of work tasks.
- Want to make a positive impact in their community.
- May not know much about the trade sector.
Are unsure about what to do after school or what career opportunities are available.
Trident High School students were fortunate to be invited to Horizon Networks here in Whakatāne to experience hands-on activities such as EWP operation, pole-top rescues, high-voltage cable jointing (no power included), and control room experience. They also had the opportunity to hear from women in the industry.
This event was in conjunction with Connexis, which offers a training pathway through either a Gateway program or an apprenticeship.
Students enjoyed the opportunity to participate in these activities and listen to industry professionals. We would like to thank both Horizon Networks and Connexis for making this event possible.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Laura Muggeridge, Jacksen Gundersen, and Kaia Steel for being selected for Theatre Whakatāne's season of Oliver, which will be staged from September to October this year!
2025 Special Education Centre In Zone Enrolments
Our Special Education Centre will be accepting applications for in zone enrolments for 2025.
Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office and on our website. Application for places must be submitted on the Trident High School application form available from the School Office. Please call 3088159 or collect from the main reception desk for an enrolment pack.
In zone enrolments commence on 27 May, 2024 - 24 June, 2024
Sports News
EBOPSS Junior Development Badminton Tournament
We had four teams compete in the EBOPSS Junior Development Badminton tournament on Monday, 31. BOP Badminton provided coaching throughout the day, which was especially helpful for students who hadn't played before as they were able to build their skills.
Congratulations to our Trident Blue team who won overall, with Trident White placing 5th, Trident Navy 6th, and Trident Royal 7th.
Trident and Whakatāne High School were the only two schools that entered this year, with a total of nine teams.
Sports Draws
Check out our website to see our weekly sports draws and results.
Trophy Return Notice
Can you please return the trophy/trophies that you received at Senior or Junior Prize Giving in 2023 to the school office now as we need to check, clean, repair and all trophies.
Thank you if you have already returned your trophy.
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.