GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Term Dates 2023
TERM 1 1st February - 6th April
TERM 2 24th April - 30th June
TERM 3 17th July - 22nd September
TERM 4 9th October - 13th December
School Times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.40am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
School Fees
Trident High School has opted into the government donation scheme. Please click here for further information.
Buses
Buses are provided for those who are out of town but within the zone (Ōhope, Wainui, Paroa, Poroporo, Rūātoki, Waimana, Tāneatua, Coastlands). For details of routes, pick-up points and times, contact: Mike Morrison, Go Bus 027 234 2941 mike.morrison@gobus.co.nz
School Bus Procurement – Education in New Zealand
For out of zone transport (Kawerau, Ōpōtiki, Matatā, Edgecumbe), buses are operated for a fee. Contact: Uzabus 0800 873 228
Bank Account Details for fees for Sporting Activities and Extra Co-curricular
ASB Whakatane
12 3253 0004257 00
Please enter the student's name or ID number in the deposit details and what you would like to pay, eg Cricket fees.
2023 Stationery List and Subject Costs
Uniform
Jacket
Royal blue (no hood). BOP sports and school representative jackets may be worn with permission.
Polar top
Trident royal blue polar fleece (no hood) with logo.
Shirt
White polo shirt with logo. In winter, a long sleeved white top may be worn under the polo shirt.
Shorts
Trident royal blue shorts with logo.
Trousers
Trident navy blue long pants with logo on the back pocket.
Footwear
Any flat shoes or sandals (black, brown or neutral in colour) with a back strap (no boots above the ankle). Covered shoes must be worn in Technology workshops.
Socks
White or black ankle length.
Sun Cap
A cap may be worn (no hats or beanies).
Scarf
In any of the school colours of royal blue, white, sky blue or navy.
Skirt Trident royal blue skirt with back pleat and logo.
Stockings Plain navy, black or neutral colours maybe worn.
Jewellery
One necklace is permitted beneath a shirt, (not visible).
A single, unadorned (plain) ring is acceptable.
The only visible body-piercing permitted is a maximum of two small earrings
or studs in each ear.
Only a watch may be worn on the wrist.
Make- up
Make-up is discouraged. If worn must be unobtrusive.
PE Uniform
Top Trident Blue and White Dri Fit T-Shirt or singlet
Shorts Black shorts or black track pants.
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.
Uniform can also be ordered online here.
Code of Conduct
Please see our Trident Code of Conduct here.
