Trident High School Prospectus 2016 web

TRIDENT HIGH SCHOOL

WHAKATĀNE, NEW ZEALAND

PROSPECTUS 2016

Respect for Others Quality Work Courage
Manaakitanga Whaia Te Iti Kahurangi Kia Manawa Nui

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Trident High School offers a quality education in a partnership environment
where excellence and respect are encouraged.

THE TRIDENT LOGO

The logo embodies the concept of cultures within a partnership that focuses on student learning
and advancing with courage. The Koru represents the community, school and parents nurturing
the student.
Kia Manawa Nui means be of a big heart (courageous) and it encompasses two essential ideas.
Be courageous in your belief in yourself to:
▪ Produce quality work as a learner and have the tenacity to keep trying until you succeed;
▪ Be respectful as a person, by being compassionate, supportive, and caring for others.
We believe by showing personal courage and self-belief, all students at Trident High School will
achieve success. Furthermore, when individuals are respected by others and supported in their
endeavours they have a greater chance of reaching their goals and gaining success. In turn these
individuals are better placed to support those around them, building courage and respect and
assuring community success.
Accordingly, Kia Manawa Nui becomes our very own formula for life-long success.

A WARM Welcome to
trident high school

a message from the Board of Trustees and Principal

At our school we have developed strong traditions of excellence and the promotion of personal best and achievement
in the academic, sporting and cultural fields, supported by an outstanding pastoral care structure.

Our goal is to provide our students with a wide range of opportunities, which will encourage and enable each individual
to reach his or her full potential. We focus on the empowerment of our community through the actions of being fully
accountable for what we do.

We are committed to our core values of Quality Work and Respect for Others, that draw on the strength and courage of
our motto – Kia Manawa nui – Be courageous. These core values form the basis for all that we do at Trident and are the
guiding principles for our day-to-day actions and interactions.

Our goals are based on four foundation motivators – we have Purpose at school, to achieve our best. This clarifies our
Performance which we carry out with Passion and Pride. We aspire to the fulfilment of these goals in all that we do.

In our values-based culture we have high expectations of quality work. We focus on high standards and achievement,
quality participation in class and the punctual and accurate completion of work. Achieving to the best our ability is a
single and powerful expectation. Built into the ethos of our school are the concepts of reliability, punctuality, personal
presentation, positive relationships, leadership and responsibility. These are the hallmarks of a focussed and vibrant
school environment. Our students are encouraged to fulfil the value of respect – for themselves, for others and for their
environment and to be the best that they can be.

To support these aspirations, we have a highly qualified and enthusiastic staff who provide exciting, challenging and
innovative learning opportunities. Our teachers are life-long learners and they share their commitment to learning in
all that they do. We are looking to future focussed knowledge building that will allow our students to engage with the
world as creative, competent, confident and capable young people.

Our school has a modern and vibrant campus with a wide range of facilities that support academic, cultural and sporting
success. The classrooms are well equipped with digital technology. The art, music and drama facilities are purpose built.
The gymnasium and multipurpose auditorium provide for a wide range of learning opportunities and activities with a
climbing wall, astro-turf complex and attached classrooms for theory lessons. The computing and technology complex
with its high speed broad-band access allows for creative learning. Our pathways to tertiary studies and Vocational
Pathways are linked to a successful Trades Academy, a Services Academy and a Land Skills Programme.

Our school success relies on an interactive partnership within our community – school, parent and student. We
encourage parents and care-givers to be part of the learning process, and in doing so, support their teenager’s growth
and personal achievement. We have strong communication links with our community. We are a courageous, respectful
community, committed to excellence in all that we do.

Our “open-door” approach welcomes you, the parent, to be an active part of our learning environment.

Kia Manawa Nui – Have Courage

Peter Foster – Chairperson Board of Trustees Philip Gurney – Principal

Trident High School Board of trustees NEW PHOTO

Mr Peter Foster (Chairman), Mrs Julie Staniland (Deputy Chairman), 1
Mr Gerard Casey, Mrs Janine Barr, Mrs Tania Spence, Mr Wiremu Doherty,
Mr Ajay Anand, Mr Gerry Naidoo. Mr Philip Gurney (Principal),
Ms Sarsha Deeley (Staff Representative), Ms Terina Te Pou (Student Representative)

ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FOR TE AKA MOTUHAKE
EXCELLENCE - APEX
Te Aka Motuhake classes are selected on the basis of strong
The academic achievement of Trident students over the leadership potential, positive attitude and a dedication to
past five years ranks among the best of the state schools academic excellence and an empathy to Māori student
across the wider Bay of Plenty. The Education Review Office achievement.
(ERO) made this comment:
The programme utilises key Māori concepts such
“High levels of student progress and achievement continue as Whanaungatanga (Building Relationships) and
to be a feature of the school. Analysis of National Certificate Manaakitanga (Caring) to raise student achievement.
of Educational Achievement (NCEA) data indicates that the Māori student achievement is highly supported in Te Aka
proportion of students, including Māori, gaining Level 1, 2 Motuhake.
and 3 certificates exceeds national averages”.
Students are encouraged to share positive strengths and
The school has a full scholarship programme as part of experiences within the group and feel supported in their
Trident APEX (Academic Programme for Excellence) with endeavours to promote and follow the core values of
tuition classes to support Scholarship students. APEX Trident High School Manaakitanga (Respect), Whaia te Iti
also has allowed students to access NCEA Level Three Kahurangi (Quality Work) and Kia Manawanui (Courage).
whilst they are still in year twelve, effectively preparing
them for the opportunity to extend to Scholarship studies ncea statistics
when they are in year thirteen. In the junior school APEX
offers opportunities for Science enrichment, streamed The following table shows Trident High School’s NCEA
Mathematics and English classes and a range of Arts, Statistics for 2014 (Source: NZQA)
Technology and Languages and subjects to prepare students
for academic success at the highest level. The exceptional Trident National
results in NCEA and Scholarship are ample evidence of the Average
success of APEX.
Year 11 % of roll achieving
In 2014 Trident High School continued to enjoy success NCEA Level 1 literacy
in the NZQA Scholarship examinations and our students NCEA Level 1 numeracy 96.5% 90.7%
gained nine Scholarships in English, Photography, Spanish, NCEA Level 1
Mathematics with Statistics, Physical Education and Art YEAR 12 93.9% 88.5%
Painting. Kahu Kutia was the Top Scholar in Photography in NCEA Level 2
the country. YEAR 13 85% 84%
NCEA Level 3
APEX 2016 - AN EXTENSION 88% 88%
TO THE PROGRAMME
81% 80%
In 2016 the school will be introducing a dedicated Year 9
APEX class that will allow for accelerated and extension “Whāia te iti kahurangi; Ki te tūohu koe,
learning opportunities. This class will be tracked through me he maunga teitei. Pursue excellence:
their secondary years, and will ensure the on-going If you stumble, let it be to a
success of the scholarship programme and high levels of
achievement in NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 and NZ Scholarship. lofty mountain.”

Proxime Accessit and
Dux 2014

2 Kahu Kutia Top NZ Photography Scholar

ERO Report

An Outstanding ERO Report: 2011

“The school continues to place significant emphasis on An inclusive school culture that focuses on the holistic
promoting values of excellence, achieving personal best and development of each student is a significant feature of
respect for others. There is a strong culture... focused on the school. A well established pastoral care system and
enhancing teaching and learning and improving educational comprehensive student support networks and targeted
outcomes for students. The Education Review Office [which] programmes, effectively support the delivery of the
has consistently acknowledged the strong foundation the curriculum. High quality pastoral care is contributing to
school has provided for students’ learning and achievement. positive outcomes for students and contributes to the
provision of a safe emotional environment.
Trident High School continues to provide students with
a high standard of education in an environment that The school is very well placed to sustain ongoing
encourages personal excellence. The school has a clear improvement in the interests of students. ERO is likely to
priority on engaging students. Positive relationships, carry out the next review in four-to-five years. [Note that
settled classrooms and a supportive learning environment most schools are on a 3 year return; schools with concerns
contribute to most students experiencing high levels are on a 1-2 year return.] The school is very well placed to
of success in their learning. [There is] a consistency of sustain ongoing improvement in the interests of students.
classroom practice and many examples of high quality Features of the school that contribute to this sustainability
teaching across the school. are:

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) ▪▪ sustained and improving levels of student achievement
data for Levels 1, 2, and 3 over the past three years and success
indicate that students overall continue to achieve above
national averages... a high proportion of Māori students are ▪▪ high quality leadership by an experienced and
achieving at levels above that of Māori students nationally. knowledgeable principal who is well respected in the
school community
The school’s academic success rates are complemented
by the many awards gained by students in extra-curricular ▪▪ effective senior managers, faculty leaders and deans
activities. Students enjoy a wide range of opportunities who bring complementary and diverse skills to their
to gain recognition for their sporting and cultural abilities, roles and who provide strong leadership and support for
and for the contributions they make to the school and teaching and learning
wider community. Encouragement of student participation
and success in these areas is an integral part of the ▪▪ c ommitted, well-informed trustees who provide sound
school’s commitment to helping students to achieve their governance and clear strategic direction for the school
personal best and to develop as courageous, creative and
enterprising young adults. ▪▪ a culture of reflective practice, continuous improvement
and ongoing self review in all areas of school operations
Students have access to an extensive range of learning that has a focus on improving educational outcomes for
pathways and opportunities that include academic and students
vocational programmes appropriate to their strengths and
interests. The school has been innovative in establishing ▪▪ high quality and well documented systems, practices and
one of the first New Zealand Trades Academies led by a processes.”
secondary school. Working in partnership with a tertiary
provider, students are able to undertake work related The full report is available: www.ero.govt.nz
training as part of their school programme.

Classroom Tikanga

▪▪ Arrive to class on time
▪▪ Prepared for learning
▪▪ Listen respectfully
▪▪ Best first time - Quality Work
▪▪ Respect for others and the learning environment

Respect for Others Quality Work Courage
Manaakitanga
People and Environment Whaia Te Iti Kahurangi Kia Manawa Nui

Self-manage / Best First Time Overcome Challenges

Curriculum

YEAR 9 TRIDENT JUNIOR CERTIFICATE

All students study English, Social Studies, Science, In Year 9 and 10 all students are expected to strive for
Mathematics and Physical Education excellence and gain this certificate. Modelled on NCEA it
prepares students well for examinations and the internal
Compulsory Modules: assessment requirements of the senior school. All subjects
contribute credits towards the year level certificate.
▪▪ I nformation Technology (with a focus on computing and
web design). YEAR 11, YEAR 12, YEAR 13

▪▪ Technologies of Food, Fabric, Wood, Metal and ▪▪ The full range of academic subjects is offered at each
Research and Design. level.

▪▪ Drama and Learning Skills. ▪▪ A Subject Planning Guide is available and this details all
subjects and qualifications in the senior school.
▪▪ H ealth.
▪▪ Teacher mentors support students with study.
Options: ▪▪ Deans closely monitor every student’s progress.
▪▪ In 2016 students will continue to have access to
Sports Leadership, Māori, Japanese, Spanish, Digital Visual
Communication, Art, Music and Māori Culture. an even wider range of national and international
programmes via video-conferencing through the
Accelerate and remedial programmes operate within each Volcanix E-learning connections.
subject area and students are selected for special remedial, ▪▪ W orkplace learning occurs through our ‘Gateway’
enrichment, academic excellence, the APEX programme or programme.
gifted and talented programmes. ▪▪ All courses are aligned to Vocational Pathways.

Deans closely monitor every student’s progress. Our Peer BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD)
Support programme involves senior students helping Year
9’s become familiar with the school and our culture of With ultra-fast broadband and a state-of-the-art wired and
‘Quality Work’, ‘Respect for Others’ and ‘Courage’. wireless network Trident has introduced BYOD. This has
allowed students access to the internet and a wide range
YEAR 10 of educational applications with their own device during
class time. BYOD classes will continue in 2016 at Year 9
▪▪ All students study English, Social Studies, Science, and Year 10 level and into the senior years. At interview
Mathematics, Technology, Health and Physical time parents will indicate their interest at being involved.
Education. Students in year 9 and10 classes would be expected to
have suitable devices that will become an integral part of
▪▪ Some specialisation begins in preparation for the student learning.
National Certificate of Educational Achievement
(NCEA). Options are chosen with this in mind. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

▪▪ T he options for Year 10 students are the same as those We are signatories to the ‘Code of Practice of International
listed for Year 9 with the addition of Business Studies, Students’. International programmes exist in the school
and Technology for Performing Arts. involving students attending from a wide variety of
countries, within Europe, North and South America and
▪▪ We encourage parents and students to think about Asia. We have links with many recognised exchange
future directions during this year. programmes as well as with organisations in Japan.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE ON The school has a history of both hosting and sending
GREAT BARRIER ISLAND exchange students. A trip to Japan occurs every two years;
the last trip was in 2014. An Arts and Culture trip to Europe
There is an exciting learning opportunity for thirty Year – Greece, Italy, France and Spain occurred in 2013 and it is
10 students to experience a 5 week placement on Great planned to be repeated in 2016.
Barrier Island in Term 3 which began in 2014. English,
Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, PE and Technology English as a second language is provided when required in
will be developed within the authentic context of the preparation for internationally recognised examinations
Island, using all its resources. Skills such as research, self- such as IELTS.
management, relating to others as well as a wide range
of outdoor skills including tramping, sailing, kayaking,
conservation, an overnight expedition and survival skills
will challenge the students.

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“…there is no deficit thinking. All students can succeed and they are expected
to do their ‘best first time’.” All quotes are taken from the Trident High School May 2014 ERO Report

TRIDENT SKILLS TRAINING SPECIAL NEEDS
EXTENSION PROGRAMMES
Our Special Education Centre provides for students with
Our focus is to have all school leavers move to employment special needs. An individual education plan is formulated
or higher education. in partnership with families and Special Education advisers
and students take part in a variety of learning opportunities
LANDSKILLS at school and in the community. Students can work in our
production garden, access the sensory garden, utilise the
This course is offered to students 15 years and over. We bike track and fitness trail as well as all other facilities in
work in partnership with farming, land based and forestry the school.
companies. Included in the course is Numeracy and
Literacy programmes at Level 1 and core generic life skills WHARE AKONGA - LEARNING CENTRE
standards. This course can lead directly to employment in
related sectors. The Whare Akonga plays a major role in enhancing our
students’ literacy and numeracy skills within a collaborative
TRADES ACADEMY learning programme that utilises a Kaupapa Māori learning
environment of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, tangata
The Trades Academy has been operating for five years. Led whenuatanga, wānanga and ako ki te ako. Experienced
by Trident High School it is a partnership with the Bay of staff are able to assess individual students then create and
Plenty High Schools, Waiariki and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. deliver appropriate programmes.
It enables students to work towards a tertiary trade
qualification while at school. The trades currently offered Service Academy Students
are: automotive, construction, hospitality, agriculture,
business administration, hair dressing, health care, sport
coaching and early childcare.

GATEWAY

Gateway is an opportunity for students to spend time in
a working environment. Students are able to self-select
an industry then be linked to a business to experience the
reality of working life. Part of the programme includes
Health and Safety courses, first aid and working on industry
focussed units. All the credits gained from the different
sources increases students employability and helps to
create a useful CV.

SERVICE ACADEMY

The Service Academy was introduced in 2014. It provides
selected Year 12 students with a disciplined and structured
military approach to education. Students also attend
a series of camps run by the New Zealand Defence
Force designed to instil motivation, self-discipline and
leadership. Students complete Level 2 standards in English,
Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Physical Education
and Life Skills.

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Opportunities for all in sport
and culture

SPORT ASTROTURF

Trident teams are regularly Eastern Bay of Plenty The school is fortunate to have an excellent Astroturf
champions. Notable are our successes in the wider Bay covering five tennis courts plus two all-weather cricket
of Plenty and nationally in cross country, orienteering, wickets. The “turf” is also used for netball, hockey and
soccer, hockey, rugby, rowing, mountain biking, equestrian, physical education classes.
cricket, waka ama, multi-sports, athletics, netball, moto-x,
adventure racing and volleyball. There is a significant depth OUTDOOR EDUCATION
of talent with teams at all levels.
Living in the Bay of Plenty provides excellent opportunities
Rugby, soccer, cricket, volleyball and hockey teams have for authentic outdoor learning.
competed in Australia in recent years. Most Trident teams
are coached by our staff or close associates of the school. Year 9 Students are involved in a “Beach Day” with a focus
Boys and Girls volleyball toured Australia and our soccer on co-operative activities. In year 10 students choose from
team had the opportunity to play in the UK in 2015. Rugby a wide range of camps offering challenging activities. A
will tour the USA in 2016 for the sixth time. number of academic courses involve outdoor activities,
for example a ski trip to Mt Ruapehu in Year 12 and 13 PE
FACILITIES and a study of the chemistry and geology of the Rotorua
region. In Year 10 Science classes enrichment classes go to
The excellent facilities at Trident, together with our White Island. Year 13 Outdoor Education includes a 6 hour
expansive grounds provide a quality learning environment. adventure race and Year 12 Outdoor Education has, as part
All areas of the school have been refurbished to bring of the course, an extended outdoor excursion as well as
them to a very high standard, equivalent to the best in regular outdoor activities.
New Zealand. Our Auditorium is a multi-purpose venue:
Assembly Hall, Event Centre and second gymnasium. ELECTIVES

CLIMBING WALL All students participate in Electives every Thursday
afternoon. There is a wide range of choice for students
This facility in our large, modern gymnasium caters for with activities such as Chinese Mandarin, Surfing, Driver’s
beginners, intermediate climbers and extends the more License, Movie Making, Mosaics, Digital Music, Moto X,
able with a large overhang. The activity helps build Equestrian, Cross fit and Box fit and Yoga and all sports
confidence and determination. It is used in Physical codes.
Education, Outdoor Education and Electives.

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”…the school culture is one of relentless, ongoing improvement and relies on students
having the pastoral and academic support they need to succeed.”

PERFORMING ARTS Māori CULTURE/PERFORMING ARTS

Trident offers superb facilities, and there are performance - Legends - Kowhaiwhai - Mahi-a-rehia
and technical opportunities at all levels. Students can - Māori Performing Arts
participate in drama festivals, class plays, theatre sports - Waiata - Powhiri - Whai Korero
and school wide productions. In 2014 we staged the major - Ngati Awa History
production “Jesus Christ Superstar”. With more than 100 - Whakairo - Manu Korero
students participating, this was a wonderful opportunity
for students to be involved. Dance is now part of the - Mahi Whakaari - Mahi-Toi
senior curriculum with a composite class running with
students studying from Level 1 to Level 3. In 2016 we have Trident always has competitors in the Junior and Senior
performing rights to the musical “Hairspray”. Māori, and English Manu Korero competition.

PERFORMANCE & ARTISTS Our students perform with distinction and often excel at
national level.
Quality national and overseas artists, musicians and actors
perform at Trident on a regular basis. Students have MUSIC
opportunities to travel to view professional performances,
including a 4 day trip to the bi-annual Taranaki Arts Under the guidance of Alan Spence QSM our musical
Festival, a 3 day trip to Wellington to experience the arts groups, ensembles and soloists have built a reputation for
and senior students attend the Reader/Writer Festival in excellence. Our Trident Big Band won the most outstanding
Auckland. Every year students studying Dance, Drama, band at the 2015 National Youth Jazz Competition held in
Music and Performing Arts Technical have the opportunity Tauranga.
to showcase their work to the public via performance
evenings. The Drama classes prepare and present stage Many Trident musicians have been selected as members of
productions; directed and staged by the students at each the National Secondary Schools Brass Band, the National
level in Years 11-13. Youth Band and in 2015 one student was selected for the
National Secondary Students Choir. Together with this, a
TALENT QUEST total of seven students from Trident won National titles as
soloists on various instruments during 2014 and the first
A bi-annual talent quest is organised by staff and senior half of 2015. Students have also been successful in gaining
students: Trident has Talent! ABRSM performance and theory grades up to grade 8.

In 2015 the school was represented in the smokefree
rockquest national competition.

Free Individual instrumental tuition is available in guitar,
bass guitar, voice, violin, cello, drums, woodwind and all
brass instruments.

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NEW ZEALAND REPRESENTATIVES AND
NATIONAL TITLE HOLDERS

These current students have either represented New Zealand or gained a National Title.

Daniel Arbuckle Tayne Corporaal William Herewini
▪▪ NZ U19 Karate ▪▪ Volleyball – NZ Jun Mens ▪▪ NZSS Band – 2013
▪▪ Champion – 2013 ▪▪ National Junior Ensemble
▪▪ 2nd World Karate Dev Team U19 - 2015
Championships – 2014
Championship
▪▪ NZ & AUS JKA Champion

for 14-15 yrs – 2014
▪▪ NZ Karate team for JKA

World Tournament
– 2014

Sebastian Ashburn Abbey Coventry Mana Kume
▪▪ Trans-Tasman Youth ▪▪ NZ U14 Multisport ▪▪ Volleyball – NZ Jun U19

Archery – 2012 Nationals – 2012 Women’s Team & NZ
▪▪ Junior Mens’ record for Jun Women’s Dev Team
– 2015
world Archery – 2015
▪▪ NZ U18 U66kg 1st Raw

Power Lifting Champion
– 2015

John Barr Alex Coventry James Manktelow
▪▪ NZ U18 Māori Basketball ▪▪ NZSS Multisport Jun Boys ▪▪ NZSS Band – 2012, 2013
▪▪ National Youth Band
Team – 2015 Champion – 2014
▪▪ NZ U14 25km Multisport – 2014
Jack Bewley
▪▪ National Youth Band – 2014 Paraone Muru
▪▪ National Surf Life Saving
– 2012, 2013, 2014 Daniel Dalgleish
▪▪ NSSB Band – 2012, 2013, 2014 ▪▪ NSSB Band – 2013, 2014 Champion U19 Canoe
▪▪ National Junior Ensemble ▪▪ National Junior Ensemble Short Course – 2014

Championships – 2014 Championships – 2014 Holly Minchington
▪▪ National Junior Duet ▪▪ NZSS Choir – 2015
Shaynae Hall
Champion – 2014 ▪▪ Volleyball – NZ Youth
▪▪ National Youth Jazz
U17 Team - 2015
Champs – Most outstanding
Trombonist 2015

Liam Bewley
▪▪ NSSB Band – 2013, 2014
▪▪ National Junior Ensemble

Championships – 2014
▪▪ National Junior Duet

Champion – 2014

Kaitlin Blackwood Paris Henare Moayad Pack
▪▪ NZSS Champion U14 ▪▪ Underwater Hockey – NZ ▪▪ NZ Karate Team for

Multisport Champion U19 Women’s Team 2015 JKA World Tournament
– 2013
▪▪ NZ U14 Girls Multisport – 2014
25km Champion – 2014

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Mahina Paul Michael Royal Tuhoe Thrupp
▪▪ NZ U15 Girls Touch ▪▪ NZSS 14-15 Yr Karate ▪▪ NZ U16 Mixed Touch Team

– 2014 Championships – 2013 – 2013
▪▪ NZ U19 Womens’ Touch
Clarke Spence Jacob Tuaeu
- 2015 ▪▪ National Junior Ensemble ▪▪ Volleyball - NZ U17 Dev Team
▪▪ NZ Open Womens Touch
Championships – 2014 – 2015
Black ▪▪ NSSB Band – 2014
Hayden Wilde
Reuben Pouwhare Lachlan Spence ▪▪ Australasian Premier
▪▪ NZ U15 Mixed Touch ▪▪ National Junior Ensemble
Multisport Race – 2014
Team – 2013 Championships – 2014 ▪▪ NZSS Multisport Nationals
▪▪ NSSB Band – 2014
Campbell Reid Senior Champion – 2014
▪▪ NZ U16 Canoe Racing – 2012 Tamaka Teepu-Kira ▪▪ 1st overall NZ ‘Nugget’
▪▪ NZSS U16 Multisport ▪▪ NZ U16 Mixed Touch
Multisport – qualifies for
Nationals – 2012 Team – 2013 Worlds in Hawaii - 2015
▪▪ NZ Kayaking Dev Squad
Amy Williamson
– 2013 ▪▪ NZSS Band – 2012, 2013
▪▪ NZ U18 Canoe Sprint

Champion – 2014
▪▪ NZ U19 National Surf

Lifesaving Champion – 2014

Carla Reid
▪▪ NZ K1500, K1200 U15

Champion & K4500
Champion Open
Womens Oceania – 2013
▪▪ Open Womens K4
National Champion 2014

“…challenges students, within the safe environment, to achieve excellence,
develop a sense of self-worth, and become motivated responsible citizens.”

New Zealand Representatives AND NATIONAL TITLE HOLDERS from 2010-2014

Campbell Attwood Soccer Toshiko Knight Mountain Biking Jemma Shaw Volleyball
Toni Attwood Volleyball Kristen Kotuhi-Peita Netball
Denny Adamson-Barkla Volleyball Jimi Lyford Volleyball Jackson Sinclair Volleyball
Geordie Ball Target Shooting Callum Mallett Music
Mae Barcley Squash Marina Maxwell Volleyball Harley Smith Netball
Calvin Buttimore Volleyball Georgia Morton Volleyball
George Coulter Croquet Shayna Morton Computing Luke Spence Music
Kieran Coates Triathlon Paora Morunga Volleyball
Pryor Collier Rugby League Sam Oliver Multisport Mitchell Spence Music
Sam Dobbin Multisport Janneke Olthius Multisport
Monica Falkner Netball Mererangi Paul Touch Cody Tauranga Music
Mihaere Hata Waka Ama Cameron Rio-Kumeroa Volleyball
Connor Henry Volleyball Sariah Ratford Music Xaviah Timu Timu-Young Emerging NZ Artist
Jonathan Jansen Computing Rhys Robb Motocross
Bradley Jones Mountain Biking Ashley Roozendaal Waka Ama Isaac Walker Touch
Nathan Kinney Football Morgan Seymour Volleyball
Joshua Walters Waka Ama

Shaun Wanoa Waka Ama

Maia Westrupp Volleyball

Brad Wiley Surf Life Saving

Kaitlin Wiley Canoe

Brandon Wilson Volleyball

Kaitlin Wiley Canoe

Brandon Wilson Volleyball

Student Guidance
and support

PASTORAL CARE POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING
(PB4L)
We aim to ensure the well-being of our students both
within and outside the school. We have a strong network of We have a consistent, school-wide, positive approach to
staff to provide support and guidance. Form teachers guide discipline and we actively teach students about expected
overall progress of each student in the form class and this behaviours and responsibilities. PB4L is a respected
involves monitoring attendance. Deans, available at each international programme that we have adapted to meet the
year level, focus on the welfare of each student, including needs of our school.
their academic progress.
PB4L:
VALUES BASED LEARNING FOR A
SAFER ENVIRONMENT ▪▪ Creates effective teaching and learning environments

We promote a safe and caring environment free from put- ▪▪ B oosts student engagement in learning
downs or bullying, and drugs. Board of Trustees, parents,
staff and students are all supportive of our ‘zero tolerance’ ▪▪ Increases student attendance and retention
policies.
▪▪ Supports students to make positive behaviour choices
Trident focuses on student success through reinforcing our that promote academic and social success
core values of:
▪▪ C reates a safe environment.
▪▪ Respect For Others (Manaakitanga),
RESTORATIVE PRACTICES
▪▪ Quality Work (Whāia te iti kahurangi)
Trident staff use proven and effective restorative practices
▪▪ Courage (Kia Manawa Nui) when things do go wrong. This approach is used to resolve
conflict and achieve a positive outcome for students. It
We expect responsible behaviour and use strategies that focuses on restoring the harm done in any conflict, building
encourage this. understanding, putting things right and planning a way
forward.

We use PB4L to encourage positive behaviour and
Restorative Practices as our approach when behaviour is
unacceptable. We encourage and expect parents to be fully
involved. When things continue to go wrong we draw on a
wider range of support mechanisms to support the student.

10 Year 9 Beach Days Anzac Day commermoration

“…students experience consistency of expectations and interactions through
the school and as learners they increase their self-esteem and resilience.”

STUDENT LEADERSHIP STUDENT GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT

Opportunities are provided for students at all levels to Students are offered the opportunity to receive counselling
assist in the running of the school. Students are involved in support from two fulltime counsellors. This is a professional
organising assemblies, inter-class and inter-house activities, confidential service. The heart of this service centres on a
mufti days, leadership week, SADD, the Talent Quest respectful, caring and positive relationship. The intent of
and the Senior Dinner and Ball which is a highlight at the the counselling support is to provide pathways by which a
end of the year. They also chair the Student Council and young person and their family can make the changes they
Interact and are part of the Whakatane Social Sector Trial, want to make. Our dedicated Student Services Centre also
Leadership Groups and the Whakatane Youth Leadership provides the services of an on-site school nurse and clinics
Council. for a doctor, physiotherapist and sexual health nurse. A
Chaplain is also available.
PEER SUPPORT
CAREERS
An intensive programme takes place for Year 9 students in
the first few weeks of school. Senior students work with Our full-time Careers Specialist coordinates a programme
Year 9 students to help them become familiar with the for Year 9 through to Year 13. Individual appointments are
school, get to know one another and the positive culture of available for students and parents.
Trident. A beach day of co-operative activities is held for all
Year 9 students with their Peer Support Leaders. Students have access to comprehensive text and web-
based resources, ensuring up-to-date information on
PEER MENTORING – TUAKANA TEINA career options and training pathways. Students are
supported to make well informed career decisions and
Selected senior students regularly meet and work with successfully self-manage their life, learning and work.
Year 9 and 10 students who require extra support in terms We have strong relationships with tertiary providers, the
of our code of respect for others. A real benefit of the armed forces and local employers, providing a broad range
programme is the leadership growth of the senior students of career exploration opportunities.
involved.

houses All students belong to a house.

BUCK KARA NGATA POMARE

Sir Peter Henry Buck (Te Rangi Sir James Carroll (Timi Kara); Sir Apirana Turupa Ngata; 1874 Sir Maui Wiremu Pita Naera
Hiroa); 1877 – 1951, was 1857 – 1926, was a member – 1950, was a prominent New Pomare; 1876 – 1930, was a
known as an athlete, physician, of parliament, a man of great Zealand politician and lawyer. member of parliament and the first
administrator, politician, soldier mana amongst Māori and Māori doctor in New Zealand.
and anthropologist. Pakeha.

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PartnershipS

NEWSLETTERS MY WAKA – ONLINE CONNECTION

Our key partnership is with you the parent/caregiver. We have developed a website called ‘My Waka’ and it
A newsletter is produced every week – usually on a is available online at www.mywaka.school.nz. Students
Friday. Newsletters are emailed home to those that have are able to see the lessons related to subjects, submit
requested it or your student can collect one from the assignments online and take part in forums and
office or library. They are also on the Trident website discussions. Parents are able to access student timetables,
at www.trident.school.nz. It is most important that NCEA results, attendance, reports, notices and calendar
parents/caregivers read newsletters because they contain events through the Parent Portal. There is also a School
important information such as: “App” that can be accessed that will provide up-dates of
information.
▪▪ C hanges in education regulations
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
▪▪ Career opportunities
This group is responsible for governance of the school.
▪▪ Examination entries The members have a strong commitment to excellence in
all aspects of the school, and most especially in teaching
▪▪ Reports on activities and learning. There is a very harmonious relationship
between Board and Staff and this encourages a positive
▪▪ Important dates and stimulating atmosphere in the school. The Board
is proactive in ensuring all buildings and facilities are
▪▪ Student successes maintained at the highest possible standard. Board
members have been instrumental in enhancing the
This is the main way of keeping you informed and a way of grounds by providing covered seating, landscaped gardens
celebrating student success. and walkways.

The Board meets monthly, usually on the fourth Thursday,
at 5.30 pm in the school’s conference room.

2014 Production: “Jesus Christ Superstar”

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SPCA Mufti Day

“…students appreciate the faith that teachers have in their ability to succeed.
They report that it is motivating and gives them confidence to keep working.”

KEEPING PARENTS INFORMED OF PREPARATION FOR LEARNING
STUDENT PROGRESS
Students are expected to do preparation learning
Informal (homework) to enhance their understanding of class
learning.
You will be kept informed on a regular basis regarding
ongoing performance in class work, tests, assignments Year 9 and 10 Students
and attendance. This is through Quality Work and Respect
for Others certificates, Habits of Success certificates, and Up to 1 hour per week night is expected. This can take the
regular letters home. form of revision of class learning.

Formal Senior Students

Three written reports are issued each year. At least two 1 to 3 hours per week night should be allocated by
evening meetings are held for teachers and parents to students, depending on the number of subjects, the nature
discuss reports and progress. Deans and subject teachers of subjects studied, and the type of assessment.
are available by appointment at any time throughout the
year; phone the office to make an appointment. MICROSOFT ACADEMIES

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Trident was one of the first pilot schools in New Zealand
to be given IT Academy status as part of a 2012 MOE
We have strong links with community organisations and led initiative to find schools to lead the way in Microsoft
businesses which provide support to our students and the technologies. The academy gives access to training
school. Our students are involved in numerous community certification in a number of Microsoft products, such as
projects which foster our core value respect for others – Word, Excel and Power Point, as well as advanced topics
Child Cancer, SPCA, 40 Hour Famine and anti-bullying. including programming and web development. All Trident
Year 9 students have this training as part of their DTG
course, with older students opting to take the course.

Level 3 Art Painting – Loren Thomas

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Staff

Trident is staffed with a well-qualified and balanced mix of Senior Staff &
motivated experienced teachers and enthusiastic young Curriculum Leaders
professionals all committed to the individual learning
needs of our students in the classroom and in co-curricular PRINCIPAL Mr Philip Gurney, M Tchg (Dist), M Ed (Dist), BA (Hons), HDE(Sec)
activities. Their professional attributes, personal qualities
and positive approach help to create a strong and collegial Deputy Principal Mrs Adrienne Scott-Jones, BA (Hons), PGCE
Trident teaching team. Their attitude “doing whatever it
takes” to engage students in learning is also a feature of Deputy Principal Mrs Jay Haydon-Howard, BEd (Hons), MEd
Trident and is reflected in our excellent NCEA results –
consistently amongst the best in the Bay of Plenty. Deputy Principal Mr Hugh Fairweather, BSc (Hons), PGCE

Our students’ success in many co-curricular activities has Senior Manager Ms Ginny Bellamy, BA, Dip Tchg, Cert MM
much to do with the involvement of our staff in coaching
and managing teams. Senior Manager Mr Mike Webster, BLS, Dip Tchg

HOD Art Mr Glenn Barr, BA, FA, HDE

HOD English (Acting) Ms Nicola Bowe, BA, QTS (UK)

HOD Guidance Mrs Angela Barr, BA, HDE, Bed

HOD Information Technology Mrs Lynda Frisby, BEd, MEd

HOD Māori Studies Mr Jimmy McLean, Dip Bilingual Tchg, Dip Tchg, BEd

HOD Mathematics Mrs Tracey Webster, BSc, BEd, Dip Tchg

HOD Physical Education Mrs Helen Dobbin, BPhed, Dip Tchg

HOD Sciences Mr Tony Marrow, B Eng, PGCE

HOD Social Sciences Mrs Julie Farrell, M Int Dev Stud, BA, Dip Tchg, Cert SM

HOD Special Education Mrs Jackie Redward, BEd

HOD Technology Mr Steve Thornton, Cert of Ed, Dip Tchg, Dip SS

HOD Vocational Mr Chris Burn, Dip Tchg

PR English Ms Jaime-Lee Coffey, BA, G Dip Tchg

PR English Mrs Kim Moore, BA, G Dip Tchg

PR Health Mrs Rachelle Owen-Cooper, BEd, G Dip Tchg

PR Mathematics Mr Gary Walters, HDE (Sec)

PR Mathematics Mrs Sarah Shaw, BSc, PGCE

PR Music Mr Alan Spence, FTCL, Dip Tchg

PR Physical Education Mr Jonathan Stanhope, BA (Hons)

PR Science Mr Paul Thompson, BSC, Dip Tchg, NZIM Dip Business Studies

PR Science Ms Erin Nolan, BSc, G Dip Tchg, MSc, PG Dip Sc

PR Social Science, Geography Mrs Elanor Boyce, MA (Hons), G Dip Tchg

PR Technology Ms Julie Reihana, BCAS, Dip Tchg

SENCO Ms Christine Melligan, BEDTCH Māori, PGDLE, MIndS

SECONDMENT Mrs Yvette Isherwood, M Soc Sci, BEd (Hons), HDE, BA

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“…the core school values are clearly expressed providing excellent direction
for both staff and students.”

Specialist & Administration Staff Teaching Staff

Principal’s PA Mrs Lynette Bendikson Mr Philip Andrew, BSc, HDE Science, Mathematics

Executive Officer Mrs Gilda St George Mr Jordan Baker, BA, G Dip Tchg English

Office Supervisor Ms Kerry Lawrence Mrs Leanne Barnett, BSC Psychology, Dip Tchg, BA Statistics Mathematics

Gateway Coordinator Ms Karen Benge, BEd, Dip Tchg, CAT Ms Annetjie Botha, BSc (Hons), MSc, HDE (Sec.) Science, Biology

Careers Specialist Ms Amy Wildash, BA, DipArts, Dip Tchg, GD Career Dev Mr Marc Camburn, BEd English

Guidance Counsellor Mr Paul Barr, BA, Dip Tchg Mr Michael Carroll, BSci (Engineering) Mathematics

Student Support Mr Paul Makiha, B. Theol; Dip MDC Couns. Ms Sarsha Deeley, MA, Dip Tchg Spanish

IT Manager Mr Shane Nychyporuk, BSc, Dip Bus Admin Mr Dave Dobbin, M Tech(Hons), B Tech (Hons), G Dip Tchg Metal Technology

Library Manager Mrs Lisa Hay Ms Katie Elliott, BSc, Dip Tchg, Cert SMM Science, Biology

RTLB Mrs Robyn Foster, BA, Dip Tchg Mrs Mel Emery, BSpLS, G Dip Tchg Physical Education

Sports Coordinator Mrs Jocelyn Foster Ms Deanna Foster, BA, G Dip Tchg History, Social Studies, English

Nurse Mrs Kerry Blackmore, RN RM Ms Jan Foster, B Tch Learn, Dip ICT Ed GATE, ICT

Service Academy Manager Mr Fraser Shaw Mrs Christina Galley, BFA(Hon), MFA, G Dip Tchg Art/Photography

Attendance Officer Mrs Tracey Marrow Mr Jason Garner, BA, G Dip Tchg Media, Drama

School Secretaries Mrs Dale Abbot Mr Colin Geenty, BLS, B Tchg Physical Education

Mrs Kim Gardner Ms Polly Hamilton, BA, G Dip Tchg English

Mrs Tracie Hunt Mrs Hilary Harison, BA, Dip Tchg Japanese

Mrs Sue Morton Ms Stacey King, BA, G Dip Tchng English

Mrs Keryn Probert, RN Ms Susan Lai, BA (Hons), PGCE Fashion Design Technology

Mr Jeff Lee, MEd, BFA Art

Mr Dave Lewis, HDE Mathematics

Buildings and Grounds STAFF Mrs Sarah Mullen, BA, G Dip Tchg English

Ms Sally O’Hare, P G Dip Tchg, MTchg Science, Chemistry

Mrs Yvonne Osborne, Dip Tchg Music

Maintenance Manager Mr Paul Camburn Mr Phil Pickering, BA, G Dip Coms, Dip Tchg ICT

Maintenance Manager Asst Mr Martin Gray Mr Te Kawe Ratu, BA, G Dip Tchg Mathematics, Māori

Groundsman Mr Brett Martin Mrs Lynne Robb, BA (Hons), PGCE Drama

Gardener Mrs Julie Urquhart Mr Nigel Rowland, BSc (Hons), PGCE Electronics, Wood Technology

Mr Warren Saunders, BSc, BPhEd, DipSc, MSc(Hon), G Dip Tchg Social Sciences

Mr Ali Scott, NZCD (Architectural) G Dip Tchg, DIP SS Design & Visual Comm

Mr Jeremy Steane, BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE Science, Biology

Mr Mike Te Kurapa, BSocSc, G Dip Tchg Māori, Social Science

Ms Mary Thomas, BSc (Hons),PGCE Chemistry, Science

Mrs Sherrie Thompson, BEd Art

Ms Joe Tyler-Cole, MEd, BSc Hons (Dble) Mathematics

Mr Graham Walker, Dip Phys Ed, Dip Tchg Physical Education

Mrs Nicholine Walters, HDE (Sec) Social Sciences, Business Studies

Mr Philip Williams, M Tchg, G Dip Tchg, G Dip Comm, BsC (Hon)B usiness Studies

Ms Kim Wilson, BA, Dip Arts Eng, G Dip Tchg English, Social Sciences

Ms Claire Woodhall, BA, G Dip Tchg English

Mr Stewart Wylds, MEd (Sport Sci), Dip Tchg, PGrad DipSport Mathematics, Phys Ed



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1st XI Football Trip to UK

practical matters

Enrolment Uniform

Students may enrol through their contributing school or Girls and Boys
simply by applying to the school office. We would like
to discuss subject choices, opportunities at Trident and Jacket Royal blue (no hood). BOP sports and school
guidance matters with parents/caregivers in an interview. representative jackets may be worn with
The caregivers must sign the Application for Enrolment. An permission.
Enrolment Scheme and Zone are in place – details from the
office. Polar top Trident royal blue polar fleece (no hood)
with logo.
Term dates 2016 (AS PER MOE)
Shirt White polo shirt with logo. In winter, a long
Term 1: 1 February – 15 April sleeved white top may be worn under the polo
Term 2: 2 May – 8 July shirt.
Term 3: 25 July – 23 September
Term 4: 10 October –16 December Shorts Trident royal blue shorts with logo.

School Fees Trousers Trident navy blue long pants with logo on the
back pocket.
School Donation – An Activity Fee is a donation to cultural
and sporting activities, the school magazine, and it helps to Footwear Any flat shoes or sandals (black, brown or
subsidise use of our school vans for student activities. The neutral in colour) with a back strap (no boots
donation is $50 per student and $75 per family. above the ankle). Covered shoes must be worn
in Technology workshops.
Subject Fees – These are compulsory and usually relate to
items taken home or trips the students go on. Socks White or black ankle length.

Stationery Sun Cap A cap may be worn (no hats or beanies).

A list is available from the school office. We work in Scarf In any of the school colours of royal blue, white,
partnership with Warehouse Stationery. Girls sky blue or navy.

Buses Skirt Trident royal blue skirt with back pleat
and logo.
Buses are provided for those who are out of town but
within the zone (Ōhope, Wainui, Paroa, Poroporo, Rūātoki, Stockings Plain navy, black or neutral colours may
Waimana, Tāneatua, Coastlands). For details of routes, pick- be worn.
up points and times, contact: Transbay Coaches 07 308 6169
Physical Education
For out of zone transport (Kawerau, Ōpōtiki, Matatā,
Edgecumbe), buses are operated for a fee. Contact: Kawerau Trident Blue and White Dri Fit T-Shirt, Black shorts or black
Coaches 07 323 6913, Transbay Coaches 07 308 6169 track pants.

Canteen Jewellery

A wide range of healthy food is available before school, ▪▪ One necklace is permitted beneath a shirt, (not visible).
at interval and lunchtime. We work in partnership with ▪▪ A single, unadorned (plain) ring is acceptable.
Whakatāne New World. ▪▪ The only visible body-piercing permitted is a maximum of

two small earrings or studs in each ear.
▪▪ O nly a watch may be worn on the wrist.

Make-up is discouraged. If worn must be unobtrusive.

It is our expectation that parents will ensure students
leave for school in correct uniform. All uniforms are
available from the NZ Uniform Shop, 89 the Strand,
Whakatane – 07 9295625.

Hire of Facilities

All bookings must be in writing addressed to the Principal.
▪▪ Auditorium – Kitchen facilities may be available.
▪▪ Astro Turf
▪▪ Community Room – seats 60 – kitchen and toilets
▪▪ Drama Complex
▪▪ Gymnasium

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Kahu Kutia 2014
Dux – Outstanding
Photography
Scholarship and Top
Photography Scholar in
New Zealand for 2014.

TRIDENT HIGH SCHOOL

Arawa Road, Whakatāne, New Zealand
Phone: 64 7 308 8159
Fax: 64 7 308 0184
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.trident.school.nz