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This page has been created so students, teachers and the community can share our success in the classroom, on the field and out in the performing arena. Let's celebrate our achievement s at Trident High School and share them nationally!

📘2027 Enrolments - Year 9 Subjects📘At Trident, Year 9 students build a strong foundation in English, Mathematics, Scienc...
31/08/2026

📘2027 Enrolments - Year 9 Subjects📘

At Trident, Year 9 students build a strong foundation in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Physical Education & Health, while also getting the chance to experience a wide range of learning.

Throughout the year, students take rotation subjects including Mātaatua ki te Ao, Visual Arts, Product Design Technology and Food Processes & Production Technology, as well as choosing four option subjects. Options include Drama, Music, STEAMM, Ocean Studies, Outdoor Education, Enterprise & Business, Spanish, Japanese, Te Reo Māori, Te Ao Haka and Whakairo.

It gives students the opportunity to try different subjects, discover new interests and start thinking about the areas they may want to continue with in future years.

📖 Explore our 2027 Year 9 Subject Selection Booklet to find out more:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/104ecdc917.html

✨ 2027 Enrolments are now open!
Explore our enrolment page for the Prospectus, Extension Programme information, interview bookings, zoning information, important dates and everything you need to enrol.

🔗 trident.school.nz/enrolments

🗳️ Student Representative ElectionNext Wednesday during whānau time, students will vote for our new Student Representati...
31/08/2026

🗳️ Student Representative Election

Next Wednesday during whānau time, students will vote for our new Student Representative on the Board of Trustees.

This year’s candidates are Harry Hender, James Jack-Ruiter, Yulia Fetherston, Eilidh Harley and Phoebe Jones.

A big thank you to all five for being willing to represent your fellow students and have a voice on behalf of students at Trident.

Make sure you are in whānau time to watch the candidate videos and cast your vote!

Year 9 Outdoor Education Year 9 OED students had an amazing time exploring the outdoors of our local backyard a few week...
30/08/2026

Year 9 Outdoor Education

Year 9 OED students had an amazing time exploring the outdoors of our local backyard a few weeks back.
They learned to spot kiwi signs, identify predators, and understand protection efforts while trekking through the stunning landscape.
At the Kiwi Trust education centre, they got hands-on with navigation, pest identification, and even explored the microscopic world of insects. It was a fantastic day of learning and adventure!

🏑🏐🚴 Winter Tournament Week- Safe travels! 🏉⚽Winter Tournament Week is almost here, with our teams getting ready to head ...
29/08/2026

🏑🏐🚴 Winter Tournament Week- Safe travels! 🏉⚽

Winter Tournament Week is almost here, with our teams getting ready to head around the country to compete.

Some teams will be leaving this weekend, with others following throughout next week. We wish everyone safe travels and all the best for their competitions.
A big thank you to our coaches, managers, staff and whānau for the time and support they have given our students throughout the season and in the lead-up to Tournament Week.

To all of our students heading away, after all the work and preparation you have put in throughout the season, we hope you have a great tournament week.

Big thank you to our major sponsors, Grassroots Trust and Aotearoa Gaming Trust for helping our teams get to tournament week.

You can find tournament details, draws and more information on our website:
👉 trident.school.nz/wintertournamentweek

🏑Youth Hockey Wrap-Up🏑This year, we had a Trident mixed hockey team competing in the Wednesday youth competition at Hori...
28/08/2026

🏑Youth Hockey Wrap-Up🏑

This year, we had a Trident mixed hockey team competing in the Wednesday youth competition at Horizon Turf. The competition is for our junior players only and our team was made up of players from both the Tridents boys’ and girls’ teams, along with two players who were giving hockey a go for the first time.

The 12-week competition provided plenty of opportunities for the players to have fun, practise their skills and enjoy playing against different teams from around our area.

For most of the team, playing in this competition was a chance to complement their regular boys’ and girls’ teams with some extra game time. It was also a great opportunity to develop their skills, build confidence and enjoy playing hockey together in a relaxed and positive environment.

A big thank you to all the players for their enthusiasm and commitment throughout the competition, also thank you to Taylor and Hunter for referring games. It was great to see them enjoying their hockey and supporting each other along the way. Good luck to all hockey players competing at their respective winter tournaments next week.

Learner LicenceOver the last three terms, we have had Marylou from Marylou’s Driving School and Kelly Tuari from REAP Wh...
28/08/2026

Learner Licence

Over the last three terms, we have had Marylou from Marylou’s Driving School and Kelly Tuari from REAP Whakatāne at Trident, helping students gain their learner licences.

Marylou has been invaluable, providing tuition to students for a couple of hours on the Monday of each course, and then returning on Wednesday to go over any last-minute questions and test students before they sat their actual learner licence test here at Trident.

We are pleased to have had 35 students pass their learner licence test over the last three terms through this programme. The sense of achievement and success the students gain from obtaining their learner licence has been great to witness.
We look forward to working with both Marylou and Kelly again in 2027.

2027 Enrolments - Sport at Trident 🏉🏀🏌️‍♂️🏐At Trident, students can choose from more than 30 different sports at social ...
28/08/2026

2027 Enrolments - Sport at Trident 🏉🏀🏌️‍♂️🏐

At Trident, students can choose from more than 30 different sports at social and competitive levels. Students can take part in weekly competitions, regional events and national tournaments.

Whether they are continuing with a sport they already enjoy or want to try something new, there are plenty of ways to get involved in sports. Students are supported by dedicated teachers, coaches and managers who share their knowledge and experience to help them improve and get the most out of their sport.

✨Te Ahi Manawashares his experience of rugby and golf at Trident, and how being involved has helped him develop his skills, fitness and teamwork.

👉 Learn more about sport at Trident: trident.school.nz/sportshub
📌 Find out more about 2027 enrolments: trident.school.nz/enrolments

Winter Tournament WeekIt’s time to introduce the final five teams competing around the country for Winter Tournament Wee...
27/08/2026

Winter Tournament Week

It’s time to introduce the final five teams competing around the country for Winter Tournament Week.

🏑 Boys Hockey – Rankin Cup/India Shield, Dunedin | 31 August–5 September
🏑 Girls Hockey – Jenny Hair Cup, Wellington | 31 August–4 September
🚴 Cycling – NZSS Northern Tour, Auckland | 4–6 September
🏉 Senior Rugby League – NZSS Rugby League Senior Championships, Auckland | 4–6 September
🏉 U15 Boys Rugby League – NISS Rugby League U15 Boys, Auckland | 1–3 September

Good luck to all our teams heading away for Winter Tournament Week!

For more information, check out our website:
trident.school.nz/wintertournamentweek

Eastern Region Pool Rescue ChampionshipsA great weekend in Gisborne for Holly and Dominic Rowland, competing at the Surf...
27/08/2026

Eastern Region Pool Rescue Championships

A great weekend in Gisborne for Holly and Dominic Rowland, competing at the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Eastern Region Pool Rescue Championships.

The event brought together around 250 athletes from 14 clubs. Holly and Dominic each competed in 7 individual races and 4 open team events.

Holly had an outstanding competition, finishing 1st overall in the U19 division and taking home 4 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals.

Her individual results included gold in the 100m Manikin Tow with Fins, silver in the 200m Obstacle Swim, 100m Manikin Carry with Fins, 100m Rescue Medley Manikin and 200m Super Lifesaver, and bronze in the 50m Swim with Fins and 50m Manikin Carry.

Dominic also had a great competition, finishing with 4 gold medals, including gold in the Line Throw alongside partner Nikau Deane from WHS.

Holly and Dominic along with Nikau competed in three winning Open Relay teams, taking gold in the 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay, 4 x 50m Manikin Relay and 4 x 50m Medley Relay.

It was also the first time they had competed in the gruelling 100m Rescue Medley Manikin and 200m Super Lifesaver events.

Big congratulations to Holly and Dominic!

Winter Tournament Week is almost here!The countdown is on, with many of our teams heading away this weekend ahead of a b...
27/08/2026

Winter Tournament Week is almost here!

The countdown is on, with many of our teams heading away this weekend ahead of a big week of competition.

This year, 10 teams will be competing at tournaments across the North and South Island, and over the next few days we’ll be sharing the teams.

First up, we have:
🏀 Basketball – AA Premiership Zone 2, Rotorua | 2–5 September
🏐 Netball – Upper North Island Tournament, Hamilton | 30 August–4 September
⚽ Girls Football – Maurice Hulme Tournament, Napier | 31 August–4 September
⚽ Boys Football – Linwood Tournament, Dunedin | 31 August–3 September
🐴 Equestrian – NISS Equestrian Championships, Taupō | 30 August–4 September

Good luck to all our teams heading away for Winter Tournament Week!

For more information, check out our website:
trident.school.nz/wintertournamentweek

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