Newsletter 31 24th October 2014 Term 4, Week 2 Kia ora whanau Week 2 of the last term of 2014 our senior students are in full examination preparation mode. When I walk around the school, it is rewarding to see our students working diligently, completing tasks, engaging with their teachers to ensure they are successful. Students I have spoken to have their study plans, revision notes and time tables prepared and they are working hard to achieve their goals. There is a positive learning feeling in the school. Next week is a short week with Labour Day on Monday. We will celebrate the Trades Academy Prize Giving on Friday 31 October and then we move into our Senior Prize Giving on Wednesday 5 November. This is always a wonderful event and I encourage you to attend to celebrate the successes of 2014 in grand style. Building Your House of Learning! There is a story of a wealthy man who called his servant in to say that he was leaving the country for a year and that, while he was gone, he wanted the servant to build him a new house. The wealthy man told his servant to build the house well and, when he returned, he would pay all the bills, whatever it cost. Shortly after the wealthy man departed, the servant decided it was foolish to work so hard and started to cut corners, spending and squandering all the money saved. When the wealthy man returned he paid all the bills and then asked the servant, “Are you satisfied with the house you have built?” “Yes, I am”, replied the servant. The wealthy man said, “Good … because the house is yours. You can live in it the rest of your life”. Education is the house you are building to live in for the rest of your life. Build the best house you can. Acknowledgement: Professor Richard Weaver, Department of Interpersonal Communication, Bowling Green State University Ohio, USA Kia Manawa Nui Philip Gurney M.Teaching (Dist), M.Ed (Dist). B.A Hons Principal See inside for article Picture from left to right: Joshua Hallberg, Jordan King,Tyler Hemingway, Jayden Drabble, Baylee Pouwhare, Chad Dempsey, Michael Karepa, Mr Nigel Rowland, Wiremu Nohotima, Jaydon Inwood, Daniel Looney, Victoria Blair and Hannah Mulhane. TRIDENT HIGH SCHOOL INVITATION - WELCOME NAU MAI - HAERE MAI Parents, whanau and friends of the school are invited to the TRADES ACADEMY PRIZE GIVING Friday 31 October - 12.30pm Whakatane Baptist Church, Keepa Rd TRIDENT HIGH SCHOOL INVITATION - WELCOME NAU MAI - HAERE MAI Parents, whanau and friends of the school are invited to the 2014 SENIOR PRIZE GIVING Wednesday 5th November - 10:00am Trident High School Auditorium TRIDENT LEADS | NEWSLETTER 31 | 24TH OCTOBER 2014 | TERM 4, WEEK 2 Whakatane has been protecting Kiwi and other indigenous wildlife in our area for over 14 years. We have released over 200 Kiwi and estimate more than 300 live within the Kiwi Project area (Ohope, Mokorua, and Kohi Point Scenic Reserves). The success of ‘Kiwi Whakatane’ has seen over 600 children undertake the Kiwi Tracker walk and use the Education Whare since February 2014. The translocation of 40 North Island Robins to Ohope Scenic Reserve is part of the Kiwi Trust’s vision to restore and enhance biodiversity. Robins need consistently low numbers of rodents to survive and a translocation of this kind would not have been considered prior to the Whakatane Kiwi Project. Kiwi, Robins and other wildlife are already venturing into the town environment. What are we doing in our backyards to ensure their protection? We don’t want a fence, but we need to extend our protection zone. Mr Rowland’s L1 Wood Technology class are doing something to help. As part of the curriculum they have been able to gain credits manufacturing 28 predator traps for the Halo Project. Once the success of the Robin translocation has been assessed, the Trust would like to consider introducing Tieke (saddleback) to Ohope Scenic Reserve. Tieke are highly valued by the descendants of the Matatua waka as it was accompanied to Whakatane by two Tieke centuries ago after it was lost in fog off the coast of Cuvier Island. To see their return to Whakatane and be heard from the heads, would be of great significance from that historic journey. Introducing Teike is a significant vision that could transform our urban areas and our households. It’s one that needs buyin from everyone in the community. Hence the importance of community led Whakatane Halo. (photo front page) Six members of the Trident High Big Band were selected as members of the 2014 National Secondary Schools Band. During the second week of the October school holidays, they spent a week in Waikanae practicing for several concerts presented in the Wellington area. Lachlan Spence was a member of the tenor horn section which won the best section award and Liam Bewley won the award for the most improved player in the band. Picture from left to right: Daniel Dalgleish, Clarke Spence, James Manktelow, Liam Bewley, Lachlan Spence and in front Leo Read. On Tuesday 21st October Malcolm McCracken & Michael Bell (APEX Energy Council – Hot Water Cylinders & Gas SubGroup) implemented their next two Energy Efficiency actions: 1. insulated the HOT WATER CYLINDER that supplies hotwater to the staffroom area. 2. installed TIMERS on the two INSTANT HOT WATER “Zips” in staffroom. The 180 Litre HOT WATER CYLINDER was warm to touch and losing approx. 27 °C per day through heat loss radiating from its sides (costing $202 per year to replace heat loss alone). To insulate cost $75 so if it reduces heat loss by 1/3rd it will pay for itself in one year. The next steps with this HOT WATER CYLINDER is to:  Re-measure the rate of heat loss in order to consider the cost payback & viability of insulating all other 30 cylinders on site.  Turn the thermostat temperature down from 66 to 55 deg C (it is scalding hot at the moment).  Reduce the hot water taps flowrates to reduce wastage. The TIMERS turn off the “Zips” between 6pm-6am, between 8:25-8:50am (to stop them noisily boiling during the morning staff meeting) & all weekend. These timers cost $8 and will save a calculated $8 per year in avoided heat loss – a 1 year payback. These implemented actions are building towards Sustainability Credits & perhaps Malcolm & Michael’s future careers. Thanks to Neil Dudley & Mike Te Pou (Shavaughn Te Pou's Dad) from the Company “Greenworks” for providing training on how to insulate cylinders and Paul Camburn (our Maintenance Manager) for helping to make this happen. Dave Dobbin (Teacher – Technology) Picture from left to right: Michael Bell & Malcolm McCracken with the insulated staffroom cylinder. Five Year 12 Media Studies students have made 2 30 second clips in the hope that they will be aired on the programme ‘7 Days’ tonight. Bree Rodgers, Jessie-Jane Rosewarne, Maria Tomaszewski , Nicola Strydom and Naketa Phillips were given 2 news stories on Tuesday the 21st of October and had to make two 30 second dramas so the panel could guess what the news stories were. They will know on Friday if the clips have been chosen. Watch ‘7 Days’, TV 3 at 9:30pm to see if Trident made the cut! QUALITY WORK — RESPECT FOR OTHERS — COURAGE - KIA MANAWA NUI CAREERS CORNER Three intrepid Year 12 Chemistry students participated in the Chemquest competition at Waikato University on Wednesday October 23rd. The competition was well attended with students from the Waikato and Bay of Plenty areas. It was a fun night with some brain-teasing questions such as “which element has a number in reverse in the middle of its name?” Our Team Trident played strong, however did not quite manage to win any places or spot prizes. ANSWER – XENON Left to right: Thomas Minton, Conor Armstrong and Bryce Coulter. 27th October Labour Day 5th November Senior Prize Giving—Last day for Seniors 5th November Junior Study Day 14th November Teacher Only Day 17th—20th November Junior Exams 1st—5th December Year 10 Camp Week Year 9 Activity Week 3rd December Senior Books, Fees, Gear (BFG) Day 5th December School Ball 10th December Junior Prize Giving—Last day Term 4 28th January 2015 Year 9 & Year 13 Start Day 29th January 2015 Whole School Monday the 20th of October marked the day that our current Year 12 students gave a speech in hope of becoming Head Prefects in 2015. The following students gave an inspirational speech on how they, if given the opportunity, would lead Trident High School’s student body. Head Girl Applicants Bree Rodgers Maiah Barnfield Sarah Brown Elise Howe Head Boy Applicants Bryce Coulter Jordan Fretwell Te Onui Moore Terina Te Pou Amy Williamson Mikayla Apiti Katelyn Goldsmith Hayden Wilde Paraone Muru Hamish Inwood We wish all of our applicants all the best. Studylink Applications—Students moving to fulltime tertiary study in 2015 should complete their studylink applications for loans and allowances as soon as possible. These can be done at school or at home. These need to be done now to ensure they are processed for the new year. Trades Academy Prizegiving 31st October—All Trades Academy students, parents and whanau are invited to attend. This will be held at Whakatane Baptist Church, Keepa Road, Whakatane. 12.30pm -3.00pm. Light refreshments provided. Trades Academy 2015—Students who wish to be part of the Trades Academy in 2015 need to return their signed forms as soon as possible. Electronics Engineering Construction Automotive Hospitality Healthcare Business Administration Hair and Beauty Agriculture Students considering the Trades Academy should still opt for 6 subjects in subject selection. Year 13 students who have not been a part of the Trades Academy this year can come on board on a case by case basis. Funding Tertiary Study—If you are thinking about tertiary study next year it is important to consider the financial implications. We encourage all students to apply for financial scholarships. Generally speaking students need to find the scholarships themselves and then we will support them in putting an application together. Students have access to the Breakout database on any school computer, they will find Breakout on the mywaka page. Please come and see Ms Wildash for assistance. Alternatively you can access Breakout at the library or REAP. Scholarships Closing Soon Eastern Bay Energy Trust Scholarships—For students studying in an energy related field. Go to www.ebet.org.nz for more information. D.V. Bryant Trust Residential scholarship—For students who have financial hardship, and are intending to study at Waikato University. See www.waikato.ac.nz. Students Turning 18—Students turning 18 and still attending school may be eligible for a student allowance (dependent upon parental income). For further information see www.studylink.govt.nz or see Ms Wildash. The University of Waikato would like to wish all Year 13 students the very best for the remainder of your time at secondary school and in particular for your final exams. Students who gain a Merit endorsement for NCEA Level 3 will receive $3000 and those who achieve an Excellence endorsement will get $5000. The scholarship can be credited to tuition fees or accommodation when you enrol at Waikato. There’s no separate application process and no limit to how many we can give away. The Adviser for your school is Andy Howells and he can be reached by emailing [email protected], texting 027 295 3270 or calling (07) 571 0190 ext 6136. Keeping in Touch—If you would like to receive emails regarding careers events, application dates, scholarships etc Past Student Success—We are keen to use stories of past student success to inspire current Trident students share of where your student’s journey after Trident has taken them, please send me an email. Careers advice and guidance—Ms Wildash 3088159 ext 217. Newsletter by email? If you would like to receive this newsletter by email please email [email protected] Our kayaking students have had an awesome start to the season which kicked off at the Blue Lake last weekend. Katelin Reid and Hayden Wilde paddled in the TK1 events. Campbell and Carla Reid, Josh Walters and Brad Wiley all paddled in the K1 events with Josh placing 3rd in the U18 K1 200m sprint, Campbell 3rd in the K2 1000m, Josh and Campbell 2nd in the K2 200m, Carla in the K4 1000m and Campbell, Josh and Brad 2nd in the K4 1000m. Great start paddlers! Josh Walters Campbell Reid Hayden Wilde Trident Team All books and gear need to be returned and fees paid before 3rd December for your son/daughter to be able to receive a School Magazine and to obtain Ball tickets (if applicable). Leaving Certificates will also be given out on this day for Year 13 students. The Get 2 Go challenge team are trying to raise money to go to Great Barrier Island. There are 10 extremely fit year 9 and 10 students prepared to work hard to earn some money. If you would like to take up this opportunity to get a set of household chores done prior to summer or have an event that requires a group of waiters/waitresses please contact Helen Dobbin on [email protected] The Bay of Plenty School Girls rugby team went through the Northern Region competition unbeaten to retain the title they won last year. The following players received awards at the BOP Rugby Union Prizegiving: Back of the Year - Rian Sanerive Forward of the Year - Shelby Wright Rian is travelling to Australia to compete in the Central Coast Rugby 7s competition. She was invited to compete with the NZ Wasps team which includes some current and former NZ Reps. In February 2015 Trident High School will again welcome a group of 20 students from Hijirigaoka Junior High School, Tama City, Tokyo, Japan. They will be staying for 12 nights from Thursday 26th February until Tuesday 10th March. Over the years this group has been visiting Trident High School, many students from both Trident and Hijirigaoka have benefited from the shared experiences and lasting relationships resulting from the visits. Hosting these students is an opportunity to bring Japanese language and culture into your home and to share our unique Kiwi lifestyle and culture with our Japanese friends. An accommodation allowance of $30 per night will be provided to host families. Please contact Hilary Harison (TIC Japanese) for a detailed itinerary and homestay application form or call into the school office. Mobile: (027) 2477226. Y10 boys and girls wanted for 35 day adventure on Great Barrier Island. Limited electricity, no cell phones, no computers, no TV. Journal writing and domestic duties guaranteed. Days spent exposed to harsh conditions and physical challenges. Self-reflection and personal growth encouraged. Authentic environmental learning unavoidable. Smooth sailing doubtful. Increased confidence and sense of responsibility on return. Please fill out an application form to Mr Rowland, Trident High School. $100 deposit, total cost $3500 per student. Applications close 1st Nov 2014 KIA MANAWA NUI—HAVE COURAGE This newsletter is proudly sponsored