The APEX junior classes provide an academic pathway to scholarship.  Students will be challenged in their thinking and learning and wil show commitment and curiosity in their approach to learning.  The Year Nine programme is dedicated to enriching the learning opportunities for the students to develop breadth and depth in their core subjects in and out of the classroom.  Selection for the APEX class will be determined by academic performance both by contributing school data and an entrance test to be completed in Term 4.  This will assess student ability in Reading, Writing, Mathematics and Reasoning.  Retaining a place in APEX will require students to maintain an excellent work ethic and perform to the best of their ability.

Students and whānau need to complete an application form for this programme.

The school has a dedicated Year 9 APEX class that allows for accelerated and extension learning opportunities. This class will be tracked through their secondary years, and will ensure the on-going success of the scholarship programme and high levels of achievement in NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 and NZ Scholarship.

This programme supports developing leadership skills and encourages raising achievement.  Students have opportunities to share positive strengths and experiences through motivational speakers, mentoring relationships with senior students and a leadership camp.  Students are supported to follow Trident High School’s values of  Manaakitanga (Respect), Whāia te iti kahurangi (Quality Work) and Kia Manawanui (Courage).  If you would like your student to be a part of the Te Aka Motuhake Programme please indicate this on the enrolment form.