Studies Guide 2022

2022 STUDIES GUIDE

STUDIES GUIDE
for

2022 Courses

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in the following information, changes can become
necessary because of timetabling restrictions, class sizes etc. Where change does occur students will be informed.

Staff

SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Principal
Joe Eccleton MEd, PG.Dip.Ed, BA

Associate Principal
Carla Smith - MEd (Hons)(1st Class), PGDip Ed Lead, BA

Deputy Principals
Adrian Fastier MEd (Hons)(1st Class), BEd PE
Kellie Fenemor BEd PE
Blair Johnson - BA
Craig Squire - BEd PE

HEADS OF SCHOOL IN 2022 Year 9 Brett Cox - BA, TESOL Cert Year 12
Nick Milward - BCom Year 10 Aysha Beer - BA Year 13
Tom Wilkinson - BSc Year 11
Margaux Hlavac - BSocSci (Hons)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Mandy Yogi - BSc (Academic Director)

STUDENT SUPPORT
Jessica Fergusson (Counsellor)
Anna Brown (Counsellor)
Mike Bennett - BA. (Careers)

ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
Lisette Williams - BA, PG DipEd, PGCAP

GIFTED AND TALENTED
Leigh Barker - PGDip Ed Lead, BA, (Co-ordinator)

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Staff Bridget Blair - BFA (Head of Faculty, Head of Art)
- [email protected]
FACULTY HEADS
Michelle McDonald - BA (Head of Faculty)
Faculty of Creative and Performing Arts - Nga Toi - [email protected]
Grant Bartley - BA(Hons) ATCL (Head of Music)
Shaun Edwards-Brown - BA (Head of Drama) Lylian Carrasco – BA (Head of Faculty)
Blair Johnson - BA (Head of Art History) - [email protected]

Faculty of English - Te Reo Ingarihi Michelle Dalrymple - PhD, BSc(Hons) (Head of Faculty)
Brett McKersey - BA (Assistant Head of Faculty - Senior English) - [email protected]
Rachel Rollinson - BA (Assistant Head of Faculty - Junior English)
Lisette Williams - BA, Gdip Tchg Learning Languages (ESOL) Tessa Te Kahu – BEdPE (Head of Faculty)
- [email protected]
Faculty of Languages - Ngā Reo
Angeline Dew - BEd, BA, CTEFLA (Assistant Head of Faculty) David Paterson - PhD, BSc(Hons) (Head of Faculty)
Miriama Setterington - Dip Tchg (Junior Māori) - [email protected]
Detroit Stirling - BEd, (Senior Te Reo Māori)
Sonia Slade BA (French) Nick Moyle - MA(Hons) (Head of Faculty)
(Head of Geography & Tourism)
Faculty of Mathematics and Statistics - Pāngarau - [email protected]
Liam Smyth - BSc (Assistant Head of Faculty)
Robyn Stockdill - BSc (Assistant Head of Faculty) Karen Kennedy - BSc(Hons) (Head of Faculty)
Johanna Stewart – BA, BSc (Assistant Head of Faculty) - [email protected]

Faculty of Physical Education and Health Julie Alce - BA (Head of Faculty)
- Akoranga koiri Hauora - [email protected]
Pete Smith MEd, BPhEd, BSc, (Assistant Head of Faculty)
Hayden Beaumont - BEd PE, MEd (Head of Health)

Faculty of Science - Putaiao
Tim McCall - BSc (Head of Physics)
Jennie Merchant - BSc(Hons) (Head of Biology)
Jenna Wilson - MSc (Acting Head of Chemistry)

Faculty of Social Sciences -Tikanga-a-iwi
Blair Sang - MA(Hons) (Head of Social Studies)
Vanessa van Hoof - BA (Hons) (Head of Classical Studies & History)
Nick Milward - BCom (Head of Commerce)

Faculty of Technology - Hangarau
Deidre Lum - Dip HSc (Head of Food and Textiles Technology,
Early Childhood Education and Hospitality)
Leanne Cropp - MSc (Head of Digital Technologies)
Robert Capaldi BSc(Hons) (Head of Multi-Materials Technology)

Faculty of Student Support - Tautawhi akonga
Julie Alce BA

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Contents

General Information

5 Curriculum Structure (Subjects We Teach)
6-7 Course Selection
8 Choosing a Course of Study
9 Do You Need Help in Planning?
10 The Curriculum Years 10-13
13 Understanding University Entrance and NCEA
14 Exchange Programmes
15 Preparing for Tertiary Study and Employment

Subject Outlines by Faculty

16 Creative and Performing Arts - Ngā Toi
Art, Art History, Dance, Drama, Music.

24 English - Te Reo Inagrihi
English, English Literature, Foundation English, ESOL, Media Studies

30 Languages - Ngā Reo
French, Japanese, Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and Spanish

36 Mathematics and Statistics - Pangarau
Calculus, Mathematics and Statistics

40 Physical Education and Health - Hauora
Health Education, Physical Education, Outdoor Education.

44 Science - Pūtaiao
Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Physics, Agricultural Sciences, Electronics.

51 Social Sciences -Tikanga-ā-iwi
Social Studies, Social Science, Business Studies, Classical Studies,
Economics, Geography, History, Tourism.

58 Technology - Hangarau
Design - Architectural and Product, Digital Technologies, Food Technology, Textiles Technology, Hospitality,
Early Childhood Education, Multi-Materials Technology, Electronics and Control Technologies.

67 Learning Support - Alternative Programme - Tautāwhi ākonga
SPEC - Specific Preparation for Employment and Citizenship.

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Subjects

Here at Cashmere High School we have a Faculty structure based around these eight learning areas, along with one other Faculty
area, Student Support.

A key strength of a school of our size is the broad range of subject choice we can offer our students. As students progress into
more senior year levels a greater choice of options are available.

Year 9 Year 10 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
English English English Literature English Literature English Literature
ESOL ESOL
English English English
Mathematics and Mathematics and Foundation English Foundation English ESOL
Statistics Statistics Media Studies
Science Science ESOL ESOL
Media Studies Media Studies Calculus
Social Studies Social Studies Mathematics and Mathematics Statistics
Business Studies
Physical Education/Health Statistics Statistics Earth & Space Science
Physical Education/Health Mathematics and Statistics Biology
One of French; or Science
Japanese; or French Agricultural Science Earth & Space Science Chemistry
Japanese Biology Electronics
Te Reo Māori; or Te Reo Māori Geography Chemistry
Spanish Spanish History Physics
Multi-materials Technology Electronics Geography
One term on each Fashion & Textiles Technology Social Science Physics
Technology area: Food Technology Business Studies History
Multi-Materials Design Architecture & Product Geography Classical Studies
Digital Technologies Economics History
Technology Electronics and Control Tourism
Digital Technologies Technology Physical Education Classical Studies Business Studies
Design Communication Health Education Tourism
Economics
Food Technology French Business Studies Physical Education
Japanese Economics Outdoor Education
Te Reo Māori Health Education
Spanish Physical Education
Outdoor Education French
Construction & Mechanical Technology Health Education Japanese
Fashion & Textiles Technology Te Reo Māori
Food Technology Life Skills Tikanga Māori
Design Architecture & Product French Spanish
Digital Technologies Japanese
Te Reo Māori Construction & Mechanical Technology
Tikanga Māori Fashion & Textiles Technology
Spanish Food Technology
Construction & Mechanical Technology Hospitality
Fashion & Textiles Technology Design Architecture & Product
Digital Technologies
Food Technology Early Childhood Education
Hospitality

Design Architecture & Product
Digital Technologies

Early Childhood Education

Two terms on two of the Ar t Ar t Art Design Art Design
three Creative and Contemporary Music Alternative Art Art Painting Art Painting
Performance Music Contemporary Music Art Photography Art Photography
Performing Arts areas: Music Studies Art Printmaking Art Printmaking
Ar t Drama History of Art History of Art
Drama Contemporary Music Contemporary Music
Drama Dance
Music Performing Arts Technology Music Studies Music Studies
Drama Drama
Dance Dance

Performing Arts Technology Performing Arts Technology

Specific Preparation for Employment Specific Preparation for Employment Specific Preparation for Employment Specific Preparation for Employment Specific Preparation for Employment
& Citizenship (SPEC) & Citizenship (SPEC) & Citizenship (SPEC) & Citizenship (SPEC) & Citizenship (SPEC)

Key: Compulsory Optional

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Course selection for 2022

Instructions

This Studies Guide has a description of all subjects being offered in 2022.
You will also receive a Course Intention sheet. This needs to be signed off by a teacher from each subject area. For streamed
subject areas, the teacher will write the course level e.g 101/102/103. Once all subjects have been signed off, you will need to
enter this data into the Parent Web Portal. Sheets are then handed back to the respective Head of School at the end of this
process.
If you do not have internet access or are unable to access the Parent Portal, the students can return the Course Intention sheet
directly to their Head of School for entry.
The following is a step by step guide for students and their caregivers:
1. Read through the Studies Guide and select subjects.
2. Student takes subject selection sheet to subject teachers to obtain their signatures and confirm subject levels

(101, 102 etc).
3. Students bring sheets home to be entered via the Parent Portal.
4. Go to the CHS website and click on 'Quick Links' and then 'Parent Portal'.

5. Enter your user name and password.
6. Once you are in the Portal, click on Course Selection located below.

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Course selection for 2022

7. Enter chosen subjects e.g MAT 101, 102)
(Click on one in each column)

8. Click preview selection, click on confirm selection, then Save.

9. Student returns the Course Intention sheet to their Form Teachers.
10. You will then be notified through email of confirmed subjects in late Term 4
Please note:
• The final decision for course selection is at the discretion of the school, in discussion with caregivers and students.
• The Year 10 spare subject does not need to be entered online but must be completed on the paper copy to be used if needed.

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Choosing a course of study

The purpose of this booklet is to help you make the best subject choices to meet your particular needs. You need to study the
options available very closely and fully discuss these with your parents and teachers and the school's guidance staff if necessary.

Help is available from…..

• your parents
• your present subject teachers
• your Head of School
• guidance counsellors
• your Form Teacher
• the Careers Centre staff
• Heads of Faculties and Departments

for each subject area - see page 3

STEP 1 - What subjects do I enjoy?

• What subjects do I like doing now?
• What subjects do I think I might enjoy doing next year that I have not studied before?
• What do I do outside of school that I really enjoy e.g. music, helping others, arts, sport? Are there any subjects that

include these activities?

It is important to consider enjoyment because you may experience a greater sense of satisfaction in the work that you do as
well as produce a high standard of work because you are interested in it.

STEP 2 - What am I good at?

• What subjects am I strongest in? Look at your test marks and grades.
• What do other people say I am good at?

Discuss your ability with your subject teacher - you might have a false idea of how well you are actually doing. Be careful
that you do not underestimate your ability.

STEP 3 - What subjects might I need for my future Careers Pathway?

Remember, it's OK if you're unsure what you want to do in future, a lot of people don't know! But its important to do some
research.
• Have I talked to Mr Bennett in the Careers Centre?
• Have I completed the Career Quest at www.careers.govt.nz?
• Have I worked through some of the Tools on My Mahi?

Studying a broad range of subjects will keep your career options open. Maths and English are necessary in many careers.
You should try to include these if at all possible.

STEP 4 - Am I taking the right NCEA subjects? Am I looking ahead?

• Are there subjects I need to take at Level 3 that need to have studied at Level 2?
• Will this subject get me my Numeracy and Literacy credits?
• Am I taking enough Approved subjects (at Level 3 only) to ensure I can get my University Entrance?

Download and print off a great Action Plan that will help you plan your subject choices -
https://www.careers.govt.nz/assets/pages/docs/choosing-school-subjects-action-plan.pdf

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Do you need help in planning for 2022
and beyond?

Career Pathways Teacher Mr Bennett is available for student and parent appointments.
Staff Staff from all areas are happy to discuss their courses with students and
parents. Please contact them.
Cashmere High Careers Website https://cashmere.careerwise.nz Career Tools > Recommended School Subjects
My Mahi Log into your My Mahi account using your school username and password.
www.mymahi.co.nz

CareersNZ This site is worth visiting - www.careers.govt.nz The easiest and quickest way to
access career entry requirements information is to click on Jobs Database and
search for your career of interest. How to Enter the Job will give you information on
the secondary education required.

www.careersnz.govt.nz

Some other useful sites for training, entry requirements and labour market statistics are:

Universities Polytechnics
University of Canterbury - www.canterbury.ac.nz Ara, Institute of Canterbury - www.ara.ac.nz
Lincoln University - www.lincoln.ac.nz Southern Institute of Technology - www.sit.ac.nz
University of Otago - www.otago.ac.nz Tai Poutini Polytechnic - www.ttp.ac.nz
Victoria University - www.victoria.ac.nz NMIT - www.nmit.ac.nz
Auckland University - www.auckland.ac.nz Otago Polytechnic - www.op.ac.nz
Massey University - www.massey.ac.nz/
Auckland University of Technology - www.aut.ac.nz
University of Waikato - www.waikato.co.nz

Private Training Establishments Websites and Tools
NTA - www.nta.co.nz Occupational Outlook - www.mbie.govt.nz/occupational-outlook
New Zealand Institute of Sport - www.nzis.co.nz Got a Trade, Got it Made - www.gotatrade.co.nz
International Travel College - www.itc.co.nz Vocational Pathways - www.youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways/
Yoobee - www.yoobee.ac.nz Digital Careers - http://digitalcareers.co.nz
New Zealand School of Tourism Primary ITO - www.primaryito.ac.nz
- www.nzschooloftourism.co.nz No Major Drama - www.nomajordrama.co.nz
Defence Careers - https://www.defencecareers.mil.nz/

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The curriculum, years 10 to 13

Year 10 Year 11

All students take English, Mathematics and Statistics, There are three compulsory subjects at Year 11 -
Science, Social Studies and Physical Education and English, Mathematics and Statistics, and Science
Health. and/or Agricultural Science. All Year 11 students
select three optional subjects in addition to the
We recommend that students should aim to have a compulsory ones. Students may study both Science
balanced course in Year 10 by selecting options from and Agricultural Science.
each of the remaining essential learning areas:
At Year 11 the qualification entered is the National
Languages (French, Japanese, Te Reo Māori and Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA)
Spanish), Technology (Multi-materials Technology, Level 1. Courses that are at NCEA Level 1 can be
Technology Electronic and Control Technologies, identified by the course codes eg DRA101, MAT101,
Technology Textiles, Food Technology, Design - SCI102 etc.
Architectural and Product, Digital Technologies), The
Arts (Art, Contemporary Music, Performance Music, Most subjects at Year 11 assess a number of
Drama) and Business. Achievement Standards and each of these standards
is worth a number of credits.
Between two and four option subjects are selected,
depending on whether or not these are full year or half Credits are awarded at three levels - the pass level is
year courses. Full year option subjects include any achieved, with higher levels of achievement being
Language or Performance Music. Half year option defined as achieved with merit and achieved with
subjects include all Technology Subjects, Art, Drama excellence. There is also the not achieved level which
and Contemporary Music. is below the achieved standard.

Although most of these option subjects can be picked Some subjects offer assessment by way of Unit
up for the first time at Year 11, Year 10 study in these Standards. In contrast to Achievement Standards,
subjects provides a very useful background or basis Unit Standards are only awarded at an achieved level,
for Year 11 study. i.e. the standard is achieved or not achieved.

For some options, Year 10 study is essential for taking In order to gain the NCEA Level 1 qualification a
a subject at Year 11. Included in this group of options student must achieve 80 credits at the achieved level
are the Languages. It is important to check the Year or above from Unit Standards or Achievement
11 course outlines for specific entry requirement Standards. Students must also gain 10 numeracy
details which relate to Year 10 study. credits and 10 literacy credits in their 80 credits. In all
subjects assessment is by way of internal and external
assessment. External assessment will usually involve
an examination during November although in some
subjects external assessment will occur when a folio of
work is sent from the school for external marking.

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Year 12 Year 13

All fourth year students at Cashmere High School are in All fifth year students at Cashmere High are in Year 13.
Year 12. Any student who has completed three years at Students are expected to study five subjects. Many
Cashmere High School or the equivalent at other individual subjects have their own entry requirements.
secondary schools will be admitted to Year 12. A variety of courses are available at this level. Most
students in Year 13 will study subjects appropriate to
In selecting subjects, students must be aware of which NCEA Level 3 and these courses can be identified by
subjects can be taken for NCEA Level 3 in Year 13. The the course codes eg CHE301, DTP301.
majority of Year 13 students enter for NCEA Level 3 so
it is essential that all intending Year 12 students In order to gain the NCEA Level 3 qualification a
consider the pathways to NCEA Level 3 in Year 13. student must achieve 80 credits at the achieved level
Most students from Year 12 will study subjects or above, 60 of these at Level 3 or above and the
appropriate to NCEA Level 2. These courses can be remaining 20 at Level 2 or above and Level 1 Literacy
identified by the course codes eg DRA201, BIO201, and Level 1 Numeracy. In all subjects assessment is
MAT202. In some subjects a mixture of Level 1 and by way of internal and external assessment. External
Level 2 Standards may be assessed . All Year 12 assessment will usually involve an examination during
students are required to complete a one period per November although in some subjects external
week Life Skills class - LIF201 (page 43). assessment will occur when a folio of work is sent from
the school for external marking.
At Cashmere High School students take six subjects in
Year 12. For Year 12 the qualification entered is the NZ Scholarship Award
National Certificate in Educational Achievement Scholarship is an examination which students can sit
(NCEA) Level 2. in addition to each NCEA Level 3 examination.
Scholarships are awarded on a subject by subject
In order to gain the NCEA Level 2 qualification a student basis and financial awards are made to students who
must achieve 80 credits at the achieved level or above, achieve Scholarships. Information about the NZ
60 of these at Level 2 or above and Level 1 Literacy and Scholarship Award examinations will be distributed
Numeracy. In all subjects assessment is by way of before examination entries are finalised.
internal and external assessment. External assessment
will usually involve an examination during November Multi-Level Study
although in some subjects external assessment will
occur when a folio of work is sent from the school for Senior students can study at Level 1, Level 2 or Level
external marking. 3 or a mixture of all three. This flexibility allows
students to:
• make new subject choices
• extend themselves in areas of excellence
• reinforce learning where they have experienced

difficulties
• develop basic skills for employment
• shape a course suited to individual needs.

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Recognising Higher Level Achievement in NCEA

It is possible for students to achieve recognition for achievement at Merit or Excellence in two ways:
Subject Endorsements: A student must achieve at least 14 credits in a subject in one year. Those credits must include at least 3
from an internal assessment and at least 3 from an external assessment (the 3+3 rule). Subject endorsed with Achieved requires
the student to have at least 14 credits at Achieved or higher. Subject endorsement with Merit requires the student to have at least
14 credits at Merit or higher and endorsement with Excellence at least 14 credits at that level.
Certificate Endorsement: A student can achieve their certificate with a Merit or Excellence endorsement. To achieve a Level
Certificate endorsed with Merit requires the student to achieve 50 credits at Merit level or higher. To achieve a certificate with
Excellence requires the student to have achieved 50 credits at Excellence level.

Subject related costs

• Please note that all costs are indicative based on our best efforts to estimate as accurately as possible. They may change
slightly from what is stated but they should not change significantly.

• Students are required to supply their own personal stationery. The school will recommend what is suitable for specific
curriculum subjects and year levels (available on our school website).

• At the start of each year the school will provide a credit of $10 on every student’s photocopy account (through the school's
software system) to cover curriculum related printing/photocopying. Students are then to pay for their own additional
printing and photocopy costs through our Payment Centre.

• Teachers may recommend that families purchase educational support resources, such as printed workbooks or
subscriptions to online resources. Families may choose to purchase such resources, although it is not compulsory for
them to do so.

• The school will charge families for costs that are “take home” components of a curriculum subject. This includes practical
subjects, such as Art and Technology, which involve students constructing/making tangible projects or works that they can
then personally keep. Such costs included in the school's Studies Guide booklet to help inform students and parents
around subject choices are indicative only.

• Curriculum related activities and trips enhance students' learning. They also incur costs e.g. transport, which the school
cannot cover from its' limited funding, therefore we request payment of these costs by families. Unfortunately, if we are
unable to recoup these costs, we will be unable to provide these activities and trips as part of our courses.

• The school does reserve the right to charge for damage caused by students to school property or resources. This includes
the potential theft or loss of school property issued to the student for their safe use. The investigation of any such incidents
are to be overseen by the Principal, and the student's family communicated with as part of this process.

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UNDERSTANDING UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE AND NCEA

To gain University Entrance students will need the following:

Achievement of NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 or higher and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher).
14 credits in each of three subjects from the list of approved subjects.
The remaining credits to achieve NCEA Level 3 may come from either achievement or unit standards.
UE numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or higher from specified achievement standards or three specific numeracy unit standards.
UE literacy - 10 credits (five in reading and five in writing) from:
• Specific Level 2 and higher achievement standards, or specific Te Reo Maori and Te Reo Rangatira Level 2 standards, or
• Two specific Level 4 English for academic purposes unit standards, or
• An academic literacy common assessment tool (CAT) at Level 3 (no credit value, run by NZQA)

UE requirement will continue to be the minimum requirement for entry to university. Many universities have additional requirements.
Students should check these at the Careers Centre.

Approved Subjects at Cashmere High School as at 4 June 2021. You must have at least three of these subjects.

• Art Design • Design - Architectural & Product • Japanese
• Art History • Digital Technologies (301 only) • Calculus
• Art Painting • Drama • Science
• Art Photography • Earth & Space Science • Statistics
• Art Printmaking • Economics • Media Studies
• Biology • English • Music
• Business Studies • Fashion & Textiles Technology • Physical Education
• Chemistry • Food Technology • Physics
• Construction & Mechanical • French • Spanish
• Geography • Te Reo Māori
Technology • Health
• Classical Studies • History
• Dance

If senior students enter two or more Technology subjects they are required to have their subject choices checked for credit
overlap by the Head of Faculty.

NOTE: Students must ensure they check the course they enter into has 14 approved University Credits
(Achievement Standards).

Some subjects are awaiting approval. An updated list of UE approved subjects will be available on the NZQA website
www.nzqa.govt.nz

Other subjects available at Cashmere High School :

• Early Childhood Education • Electronics • Tourism
• Hospitality • Outdoor Education • Performing Arts Technology

Please Note:
At the time of printing this information was correct.
However, as NZQA is the governing body this information is subject to change.

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EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES

A large number of exchange programmes operate. Often these involve students living with a host family and attending school in
another country. The exchanges range from 6-12 weeks through to a full year.
There are also programmes for students as they leave school. These programmes are based around work in another country.
Accommodation and spending money are provided.
Some of these exchanges offer scholarships or financial assistance. All of them allow students to take part in another way of life
and in many cases, the learning of a new language and life long friendships are important outcomes.
Information is available from the Careers Centre.

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PREPARING FOR TERTIARY STUDY AND EMPLOYMENT

The following programmes can help this process
STAR Courses
Introduce students to tertiary courses. These are usually 4-5 days long, run in school time and held at ARA or other training
providers. Spaces are usually reserved for senior students, but junior students are sometimes considered.
Work Exploration
Students spend time in the workplace with the aim of gaining an understanding of that particular career area. This programme is
available for senior students only. Students are placed for 3-5 days and this can take place in school time or during the holidays.
Work Shadowing
Differs from work exploration in that the emphasis is on observation rather than doing and is for a shorter time, usually 1-2 days.
Liaison Visits
Many tertiary institutions visit the school and hold seminars on the courses they offer.
Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Application, Interview Skills
Students can receive assistance writing a CV and letters of application. Interview skills can also be reviewed and practised.
This is available in the Careers Centre upon request.
Career Planning
Available on an individual basis by appointment with the Career Pathways Teacher.
The Gateway Programme
The Gateway programme, Te Tomokanga, builds links between school and industry, and allows us to offer workplace learning
opportunities. Students involved in NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 have the opportunity to pursue these qualifications at school while also
beginning a trade/career specific qualification.
Year 9
Careers Unit focusing on use of Careers NZ website and the Careers Centre is taken by the Career Pathways Teacher.
Year 10
Careers Unit focusing on careers exploration, taken by the Career Pathways Teacher and Social Studies teacher.
Year 11
Students complete Future Indicative and work on a Careers Unit with the Career Pathways Teacher. This involves looking ahead at
future careers and appropriate subject choice.
Year 12
Time is spent in the Life Skills course and with the Career Pathways Teacher investigating career options and their requirements.
Students are encouraged to make individual appointments, attend seminars and take part in outside events.
Year 13
Individual appointments. All students are
encouraged to attend seminars, careers
expos and work experience.

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Faculty of Creative & Performing
Arts - Nga Toi

Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13

Visual Art Visual Art Art Design Design
Painting Painting
Visual Art Photography Photography
101 Print Making Print Making
History of Art* History of Art*
Visual Art
102

Dance DCE201 DCE301

DCE101

Drama Drama Drama DRA201 DRA301
Music
DRA101

10MUSP Music MUS201 MUS301

MUS101

10MUSC MUS121 MUS221 MUS321

PAT123#

* History of Art is a very valuable companion to Art and other courses

# PAT 123 is open entry at Y11 and does not require prior studies in the Arts..

Indicates a pathway that needs approval from the Head of Art

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Arts 10ARTC
Entry Requirements: Completion of Year 9
ART Art desirable.
Topics: Students explore a range of artistic ideas, art-making media and
techniques over two terms. A foundation of drawing skills leads to a wide array of Credits: Nil
art projects ranging from two-dimensional paintings and prints to sculptures or
installation art. Expenses: Personal art pack $20 and $10
projects materials fee.
Skills: drawing using a range of media, painting, printmaking and design
techniques, analysing artworks, using art-making conventions, researching Contact: Ms Blair
artists, creative thinking, initiative and independence.
ART101
ART Entry Requirements: Satisfactory
Topics: Students build upon the skills learned in junior courses by developing completion of a junior art course and/or
their ideas based around individual themes. A workbook for class units is coupled approval of the HOD
with a folio presentation of their finest work. Units cover all art fields allowing
students to make informed choices about specialising in subsequent courses. Credits: 20 (8 Internal, 12 External)

Skills: drawing using a range of media, painting, printmaking, photography, Expenses: Personal Art pack $25 and
design techniques, analysing artworks, applying art-making conventions, projects materials fee: $50.
researching artists, creative thinking, initiative and independence.
Contact: Mr Beardsley

ALTERNATIVE ART ART102
Topics: Students build upon the skills learned in junior courses in a similar Entry Requirements: Not required for this
manner to the Art 101 course but with more time and practice to consolidate course.
practical skills and work habits.
Credits: Up to 22 (10 Internal, 12 External)
Skills: observational and expressive drawing, composition and ways of making
pictures, understanding artist models through investigation and analysis, Expenses: Personal Art pack $25 and
developing sound work-habits and study-skills, creating resolved artworks. projects materials fee: $50 .

Contact: Ms Blair

ART DESIGN DES201
Topics: This course utilises creative thinking processes and the fundamentals of Entry Requirements: Satisfactory
visual communication. Students define their own projects with guidance. Graphic completion of Level 1 Art and/or approval
design underpins units that cover briefs such as; logo development, poster, of the HOD
magazine layout and website design.
Credits: 20 (8 Internal, 12 External)
Skills: research, conceptual drawing related to artist models, investigating and
studying current practice digital design-using Illustrator, scanning, digital Expenses: Personal Art pack $25, projects
image-capture, layout, image manipulation, time-management and planning. materials fee: $50 and Folio printing $25.

Note: Art computer lab available in class, Adobe Illustrator is strongly Contact: Mr Beardsley
recommended for use at home or on devices.

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Arts PAI201
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory
ART PAINTING completion of Level 1 Art and/or approval
Topics: Students explore drawing/painting media and processes in-depth before of the HOD
embarking on a personal study of art-making towards their final folio.
Contemporary painting practices are the foundation for students' research, Credits: up to 24 (12 Internal, 12 External)
investigation and application of art-making conventions
Expenses: Personal Art pack $35 and
Skills: drawing using a wide range of media, painting, compositional and art projects materials fee: $50.
theory, mixed media experimentation, applying artists conventions, research and
analysis of artworks and artists, creative thinking, and independent work-habits. Contact: Ms Blair

ART PHOTOGRAPHY PHT201
Topics: An introduction to techniques and ideas that underlie the practice of Entry Requirements: Satisfactory
Photography and the application of these into individual folio projects. Traditional completion of Level 1 Art and/or approval
black and white darkroom techniques, digital image capture and manipulation are of the HOD
covered.
Credits: Up to 24 (12 Internal, 12 External)
Skills: Researching artist models, using art-making conventions to create images,
darkroom processes, studio lighting, image manipulation using Photoshop, time Expenses: Personal Art pack $15, projects
management and planning. materials fee: $50 and Folio printing $50.

Contact: Ms Blair

ART PRINTMAKING PRI201
Topics: Individual thematically based studies allow students to reference a variety Entry Requirements: Satisfactory
of artist models. Drawings will be used to develop and resolve ideas. Appropriate completion of Level 1 Art and/or approval
printmaking techniques and processes selected from the range presented with of the HOD
the opportunity for experimentation that can result in exciting works.
Credits: 20 (8 Internal, 12 External)
Skills: Researching and analysing artist models, drawing as a central means of
developing ideas, applying compositional and pictorial conventions, using a Expenses: Personal Art pack $35 and
range of printmaking techniques from mono-printing, to collagraphs and linocut, projects materials fee: $50.
sound time management and planning.
Contact: Mrs Van Oyen

HISTORY OF ART ARH201
Topics: 'Towards Modernism.' Students will gain knowledge and appreciation of Entry Requirements: Not required for this
the masterpieces created in France during the period from 1780 to 1900. You will course.
find out why art works from the period are valued at over $200 million … and even
learn why Van Gogh cut part of his ear off. This course complements any practical Credits: 20
course and will be beneficial to any students who wish to travel overseas. UE Literary Reading credits - 12
UE Literary Writing credits - 8
Skills: Analysis and interpretation of art works, responding to art in the
environment, research and discussion techniques, structuring and writing of essays Expenses: Nil
and articles.
Contact: Mr Johnson

HISTORY OF ART ARH301
Topics: Early Renaissance Art and Early Modernist Art. Students will study and Entry Requirements: Not required for this
appreciate the cultural wonders of these worlds. The course evaluates the impact course.
of these two ground breaking periods of western civilisation. Students will be
able to appreciate these treasures when they travel abroad on their 'overseas Credits: 20
experiences.' This course also complements any practical course of art study. UE Literary Reading credits - 12
UE Literary Writing credits - 8
Skills: Analysis, interpretation and evaluation of art works, discussion skills,
research techniques, essay writing skills, and examination strategies. Expenses: Nil

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Arts DES301
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory
ART DESIGN completion of Level 2 Design and/or
Topics: This course builds on the skills and techniques learned in ARD201. It approval of the HOD
utilises creative thinking processes and the fundamentals of visual Credits: Up to 22 (8 Internal, 14 External)
communication. Students define their own projects, with guidance. Graphic University Entrance Approved
design underpins units that cover briefs such as; logo development, poster, Expenses: Personal Art pack $25, projects
magazine layout and website design. materials fee: $50 and Folio printing $35.
Skills: research, conceptual drawing related to artist models, investigating and Contact: Mr Beardsley
studying current practice digital design-using Illustrator, scanning image-capture
(digital camera), layout and image manipulation, time-management and planning. PAI301
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory
Note: Art computer lab available in class, Adobe Illustrator is strongly completion of Level 2 Painting and/or
recommended for use at home or on devices. approval of the HOD
Credits: 20 to 24 (10 Internal, 14 External)
ART PAINTING University Entrance Approved
Topics: This course examines the development of ideas through drawing and Expenses: Personal Art pack $35 and
painting processes. Students generate ideas from a subject or theme chosen in projects materials fee: $50.
consultation with their teacher and artist models will be used to learn techniques
from. Appropriate painting, as well as mixed media techniques (incorporating Contact: Ms Blair
digital, print and photographic media) will be developed during this course which
prepares students for entry into associated tertiary courses.
Skills: Researching and analysing artist models, drawing as a central means of
developing ideas, applying compositional and pictorial conventions, using a
range of painting media and techniques from water-colour to impasto acrylic and
latex resist, sound time management and planning.

ART PHOTOGRAPHY PHT301
Topics: Students develop their technical skills through a methodical, in-depth Entry Requirements: Satisfactory
study of an individual theme. A variety of photographic model will assist them completion of Level 2 Photography and/or
with their learning and the extension of their ideas. This course prepares approval of the HOD
students for associated tertiary courses with a sound knowledge of traditional
photographic processes, creative problem solving skills and basic Photoshop Credits: 20 to 24 (10 Internal, 14 External)
techniques. University Entrance Approved

Skills: research and planning drawings, sequencing and developing ideas, Expenses: Personal Art pack $25, projects
compositional conventions, analysing artist models, darkroom and digital materials fee: $50 and Folio printing $70.
processes, Photoshop image adjustments, creating file dumps, time management
and planning. Contact: Ms Blair

ART PRINTMAKING PRI301
Topics: Individual thematically based studies allow students to reference a variety Entry Requirements: Satisfactory
of artist models. Drawing to develop and resolve ideas. Selected printmaking completion of Level 2 Printmaking and/or
techniques and processes from the range presented with opportunities for approval of the HOD
experimentation that can result in exciting works.
Credits: 22 (8 Internal, 14 External)
Skills: Individual thematically based studies allow students to reference a variety University Entrance Approved
of artist models. Drawing to develop and resolve ideas. Selected printmaking
techniques and processes from the range presented with opportunities for Expenses: Personal Art pack $35 and
projects materials fee: $50.
experimentation that can result in
exciting works. Contact: Mrs Van Oyen

Note: Art computer lab available
in class.

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Dance DCE 101
Entry Requirements: Requirements:
DANCE Students must have evidence of current or
Topics: Students will be introduced to, and study a wide of Dance forms, whilst recent Dance involvement. Students may
being able to focus their work in their preferred style. They will investigate how be required to complete a short audition
Dance can be used to expand an audience’s understanding of narratives and
themes important to our students. Credits: 14 internal and 4 external credits.
Including up to 12 Literary Credits.
Skills: Students will be exposed to a variety of genres, dance performances and
choreographic processes. They will investigate the functions, create, Expenses: $50 for visiting tutors and
problem-solve, reflect and refine ideas to reach common goals all within the performances.
world of Dance. Guest tutors will be a regular feature of this Achievement
Standard, Literacy-Rich and Wellbeing focused subject. Contact: Mr Edwards-Brown

DANCE DCE 201
Topics: Students will investigate and develop their understanding of how Dance Entry Requirements: Successful
can be used to expose societal themes and issues. They will investigate how completion of DCE101 or evidence of
Dance has been used in different places and moments of history to expand and Dance involvement at a similar
challenge people’s understanding of societal issues. level.Students may be required to complete
a short audition.
Skills: Students will be exposed to a variety of a greater variety of genres, dance
performances and choreographic processes. They will investigate the functions, Credits: 18 internal and 4 external credits.
create, problem-solve, reflect and refine ideas to reach common goals all within Including up to 4 Literary Credits.
the world of Dance. Guest tutors will be a regular feature of this Achievement
Standard, Literacy-Rich and Wellbeing focused subject. Expenses: $50 for visiting tutors and
performances.

Contact: Mr Edwards-Brown

DANCE DCE 301
Topics: Students will be challenged throughout this course to expand both their Entry Requirements: Successful
Dance ability and understanding of ‘What is Dance?’. They will investigate and completion of DCE201 or evidence of
develop an understanding of how, when and why innovation has occurred in the Dance involvement at a similar
world of Dance. They will investigate and develop their interpretation of style in level.Students may be required to complete
order to produce a series of performances that reflect their personal relationship a short audition.
with Dance and the world around them.
Credits: 18 internal and 4 external credits.
Skills: Students will be exposed Including up to 4 Literary Credits.
to an ever-expanding variety of University Entrance approved
genres, dance performances,
choreographic processes and Expenses: $50 for visiting tutors and
innovation. They will investigate performances.
the functions, create,
problem-solve, reflect and refine Contact: Mr Edwards-Brown
ideas to reach common goals all
within the world of Dance. Guest
tutors will be a regular feature of
this Achievement Standard,
Literacy-Rich, University Entrance
and Wellbeing focused subject.

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Drama 10 DRAMA
Entry Requirements: Students must have
DRAMA successfully completed Year 9 Drama and
Topics: Students will study a range of theatre styles and skills that investigate be signed in by their classroom Teacher.
how theatre has, and can be used to educate audiences about social issues.
They will do so through a diverse range of topics including: Chorus and Mask, Credits: Nil
Devising, Documentary Drama, Playback Theatre, and Script work.
Expenses: Nil
Skills: Students will engage with peers and the community through 'Discovery
Topics', investigate the functions and purpose of performance, initiate and Contact: Mr Edwards-Brown
refining ideas with others to achieve common goals, understand and apply
theatrical tools, identify how meaning is created in performance. DRA101
Entry Requirements: Students must have
DRAMA successfully completed Year 10 Drama and
Topics: Students will use theatre as a means to investigate how theatre can and be signed in by their classroom Teacher.
has inspire peoples. They will do so through the investigation of; Victorian
Melodrama, New Zealand Theatre, and Theatre in Education. Throughout the Credits: 18 internal credits and 4 optional
topics students will be encouraged to use theatre as a means to lift the spirits of external credits. Including up to 17 Literary
a community. This is a literacy-rich course. Credits.

Skills: Throughout the course students will be exposed to 'Discovery Questions' Expenses: $40 for visiting tutors and
that encourage students to question and think creatively about the world around shows.
them. They will build on the skills and; investigate the functions and purpose of
performance, initiate and refining ideas with others to achieve common goals, Contact: Mr Edwards-Brown
understand and apply theatrical tools, identify how meaning is created in
performance.

DRAMA DRA201
Topics: Students will study how theatre has been used to challenge social and Entry Requirements: Students must gain
political norms. They will investigate this in historical and contemporary contexts 8 credits in DRA101. Those that do not
through the study of; Shakespeare and his work, Epic Theatre, Commedia meet this requirement must apply to the
dell'arte, and One Act plays. In each topic students will seek to raise a question Head of Department for consideration.
or expose an issue in the society of the theatre style. This is a literacy-rich
course. Credits: 14 internal and 4 optional external
credits.
Skills: Throughout the course students will be exposed to 'Discovery Challenges'
that encourage students to participate in a dialogue with each other and their Expenses: $40 for visiting tutors and
community in order to challenge social problems. They will build on the skills and; shows.
investigate the functions and purpose of performance, initiate and refining ideas
with others to achieve common goals, understand and apply theatrical tools, Contact: Mr Edwards-Brown
identify how meaning is created in performance.
DRA301
DRAMA Entry Requirements: Students must gain
Topics: Students will study a range of theatre topics that drives them to create 9 credits in DRA201. Those that do not
and innovate when addressing social and political topics. They will investigate the meet this requirement must apply to the
work of selected Theatre Innovators and Theatre Innovations including, Head of Department for consideration.
Absurdism, Stanislavski, Artaud, Theatre of Cruelty. All work will be driven by the
passions and interests of the individual student. This course is a University Credits: 18 internal and 4 optional external
Entrance and literacy-rich course. credits. Including up to 22 Literacy Credits.
University Entrance approved.
Scholarship - Scholarship opportunities will be offered to selected students, the
details of which will be made available. Expenses: $40 for visiting tutors and
shows.
Skills: Throughout the course students will be exposed to 'Innovation Topics' that
offer students the opportunity to create theatre that reflects their own voice. Contact: Mr Edwards-Brown
Students will investigate how others have put their mark on the world of theatre
and be encouraged to do the same. They will build on the skills and; investigate
the functions and purpose of performance, initiate and refining ideas with others
to achieve common goals, understand and apply theatrical tools, identify how
meaning is created in performance.

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Music 10MUSP - Full Year Course
Entry Requirements: Students should be
PERFORMANCE MUSIC learning an instrument/voice and
Topics: Solo & Group Performance, Composition, Music Technology, History & participate in a school music group. Entry
Development of Music, Theory & Aural. may be by audition.

Skills: Preparing and evaluating performances as a soloist and as a member of a Expenses: Possible field trips.
group. The theory and conventions of writing and analysing music. Using your
ears to recognise aspects & elements of music in context. Learning two different Contact: Mr Bartley
music software packages for notating scores, MIDI sequencing, recording &
developing ideas. Researching music through the ages. Focused listening and 10MUSC - Half Year Course
analysis. Entry Requirements: Not required for this
course.
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Topics: Solo & Group Performance, Composition, Music Technology, Theory & Expenses: Possible field trips.
Aural, Music Genre Study.
Contact: Miss Provan
Skills: Keyboard, guitar and performance on own instrument and as a member of
a group. Music apps like GarageBand for composition. The theory and MUS101
conventions of music. Using your ears to recognise aspects & elements of music Entry Requirements: Y10 Performance
in context. Focused listening. The history and culture of pop and film music. Music or equivalent by application to HoD

MUSIC STUDIES Credits: Up to 30 (Typically 24)
Topics: Solo & Group Performance, Composition, Aural, Score Reading & Set
Musical Works. Expenses: Printed music as
recommended by the instrumental teacher.
Skills: Preparing and presenting performances. Writing original compositions by $20 for piano accompaniment for solo
developing and structuring ideas. Developing the ear through focused listening assessments and possible field trips.
and integration with the theory of music. Recognising features in, and analysing
musical scores. Studying the social, historical and cultural contexts of significant Contact: Mr Bartley
musical works.

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC MUS121
Topics: Solo & Group Performance, Composition, Digital Music Technology, Entry Requirements: Y10 Music or
Recording & Live Sound Production. equivalent by application to HoD.

Skills: Working with music technology; both live and recorded sound: Music Credits: 24
production and engineering, MIDI sequencing and scoring.
Preparing and presenting performances. Writing original compositions by Expenses: Printed music as
developing & structuring ideas. recommended by the instrumental teacher.
Focused listening and analysis of a range of music styles. $20 for piano accompaniment for solo
assessments and possible field trips.
MUSIC STUDIES
Topics: Solo & Group Performance, Composition, Instrumentation, Aural, Score Contact: Miss Provan
Reading & Set Musical Works.
MUS201
Skills: Preparing and presenting performances. Writing substantial, original Entry Requirements: MUS101 or
compositions by developing ideas, structuring ideas and exploring textural and equivalent by application to HoD.
timbral changes.
Devising an Instrumentation for an ensemble learning the skills of accurate Credits: Up to 37 (Typically 24)
transcription, orchestration and stylistic features.
Developing the ear through focused listening and integration with the theory of Expenses: Printed music as
music. Recognising features in, and analysing musical scores. Studying the recommended by the instrumental teacher.
social, historical and cultural contexts of significant musical works. $20 for piano accompaniment for solo
assessments and possible field trips.

Contact: Mr Bartley

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Music MUS221
Entry Requirements: MUS121 or
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC equivalent by application to HoD.
Topics: Solo & Group Performance, Composition, Digital Music Technology,
Recording & Live Sound Production. Credits: 24 (+ 7 optional)

Skills: Working with music technology; both live and recorded sound: Music Expenses: Printed music as
production and engineering, MIDI sequencing and scoring. recommended by the instrumental teacher.
Preparing and presenting performances. Writing substantial & original $20 for piano accompaniment for solo
compositions by developing, combining & structuring ideas whilst exploring assessments and possible field trips.
textural and timbral changes.
Focused listening and analysis of a range of music styles. Contact: Miss Provan

MUSIC STUDIES MUS301
Topics: Solo & Group Performance, Song writing, Composition, Arrangement, Entry Requirements: MUS201 or
Conducting, Aural, Harmony, Analysis & Research. equivalent by application to HoD.

Skills: Preparing and presenting performances. Writing substantial, original & Credits: Up to 42. Students choose a
advanced compositions by developing, combining & structuring ideas whilst typical programme of around 24
exploring textural and timbral changes. University Entrance Approved
Devising Arrangements for an ensemble learning the skills of chord interpretation
and voicing, orchestration and stylistic features. Expenses: Printed music as
Further development of the ear and integrating this with advanced theory, recommended by the instrumental teacher.
harmony & analysis of music. To investigate, collect, analyse and interpret $20 for piano accompaniment for solo
information to draw insightful conclusions. assessments and possible field trips.

Contact: Mr Bartley

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC MUS321
Topics: Solo & Group Performance, Composition, Song writing, Digital Music Entry Requirements: MUS221 or
Technology, Recording & Live Sound Production, Major Project. equivalent by application to HoD.

Skills: Working with music technology; both live and recorded sound: Advanced Credits: Up to 48. Students choose a
Music production and engineering, MIDI sequencing and scoring. typical programme of around 24.
Preparing and presenting performances. Writing substantial, original & advanced University Entrance Approved
compositions by developing, combining & structuring ideas whilst exploring
textural and timbral changes. Expenses: Printed music as
recommended by the instrumental teacher.
Focused listening and analysis of a range of music styles. $20 for piano accompaniment for solo
assessments and possible field trips.

Contact: Mr Bartley

PERFORMING ARTS TECHNOLOGY PAT123
Topics: Stage Lighting, Sound Technology, Lighting Design, Sound Control and Entry Requirements: This course can be
Enhancement processes, Staging and Production. taken at Level 1,2 or 3. Each student will
be on an IEP (Individual Education
Skills: Working with lighting equipment to setup, operate and design lighting or a Programme) depending on their areas of
given project. Working with sound equipment to setup, operate and enhance interest.
sound for a given project. Developing understanding of how performing arts
technology works and how it can be best used to effect, enhance and contribute Credits: 18-24 Credits depending on Level
to an event. University Entrance Approved Level 3
(depending on the standards chosen)
This course allows students with an interest in Performing Arts Technology to
work on the technical requirements for school events, while gaining knowledge Expenses: $20 for field trips
and skills in this area.
Contact: Mr Bartley
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Faculty of English Learning
progression

MEDIA STUDIES ENGLISH ESOL
OPTIONAL

MED101 ENL101 ENG101 ENG102 ESL101 ESL102
Media Studies English English Foundation
Literature
English

MED201 ENL201 ENG201 ENG202 ESL201
Media Studies English English Foundation
Literature
English

MED301 ENL301 ENG301 ESL301
Media Studies English English Most likely Path
Literature
Possible Path

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English YEAR 10
Entry Requirements: Not required for this
ENGLISH course.
Topics: Personal reading, novel or drama study, poetry, media inquiry, speech,
descriptive writing, static images, movie making and film study. These tasks are Credits: Nil
designed to extend and develop existing language skills and provide the
foundation for the study of English at a senior level. Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.

Skills: Reading, writing, viewing, presenting, listening and speaking skills are Contact: Mrs Amos
required.

ENGLISH - CAMBRIDGE EXTENSION YEAR 10
Topics: Cambridge writing folio, Cambridge International Examination (CIE) First Entry Requirements: The top academic
Language English content, novel or drama study, film/close viewing study. These banded class will study towards the
tasks are designed to extend students and promote the higher order thinking Cambridge International Examination (CIE)
skills required for Excellence and Scholarship in the study of English at a senior First Language English subject at the
level. IGCSE Level.

Skills: Synthesis, inference, the ability to order facts and present opinions Selection is based on performance in Year 9.
effectively, wide-ranging vocabulary, accuracy in syntax, grammar, spelling and
punctuation. Credits: Nil

ENGLISH LITERATURE - LEVEL 1 Expenses: $125 for entry to gain the
Topics: Creative writing; literature studies, film, short stories and poetry; close Cambridge International Examination
reading of unfamiliar texts; language of oratory. (IGCSE) Qualification and $12 for IXL
subscription.
Skills: Students will learn to evaluate written and visual literary texts and respond
to them in a structured response; use effective language to express ideas and Contact: Mr Barker / Mr McKersey
arguments in speech and writing with increasing fluency; interpret how writers
use language and text conventions to create meaning and effects. ENL101
Entry Requirements: Proven ability to
ENGLISH - LEVEL 1 write accurately, read with confidence, and
Topics: Formal writing, biographical texts; close reading of unfamiliar texts; complete English assessments to a
viewing and creating persuasive visual texts, language of persuasion and satisfactory standard, as recommended by
advertising. the English teacher.

Skills: Students will learn to evaluate persuasive non-fiction texts and respond to Credits: 14 Level 1 (10 internal, 4 external)
them in a structured response; use effective language to express ideas and
arguments in speech and writing with increasing fluency; interpret how writers Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.
use language and text conventions to create meaning and persuade an audience.
Contact: Mrs McDonald / Mr McKersey

ENG101
Entry Requirements: Proven ability to
write accurately, read with confidence, and
complete English assessments to a
satisfactory standard, as recommended by
the English teacher.

Credits: 13 Level 1 (9 internal, 4 external)

Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.

Contact: Mrs McDonald / Mr McKersey

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English ENG102
Entry Requirements: Not required for this
FOUNDATION ENGLISH - LEVEL 1 course.
Topics: Reading for meaning in a range of texts; information literacy; film study;
speaking. This course will be paced to allow students to work on their written Credits: 13 Level 1 (all internally assessed)
accuracy.
Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.
Skills: Students will use their own experiences, ideas and perceptions to analyse,
respond to and create texts; write with increasing accuracy in grammar and Contact: Mrs McDonald / Mr McKersey
punctuation; speak with confidence to express ideas.

ENGLISH LITERATURE - LEVEL 2 ENL201
Topics: Creative and formal writing; written literature study, for example: novel, Entry Requirements: The proven ability to
drama, short stories and poetry; film study; close reading of unfamiliar texts; film write accurately, read with confidence, and
a scene. complete English assessments and
examinations to a satisfactory standard.
Skills: Students will analyse how writers and directors use language and text
conventions to create meaning and effects. A folio of work will allow them to Credits: 19 Level 2 (15 internal, 4 external)
demonstrate accuracy and flair in a range of written genres. University Entrance approved
UE Literacy Reading credits 4
This course offers students the chance to sit one external examination in a UE Literacy Reading or Writing credits 10
three-hour period.
Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.

Contact: Mrs McDonald / Mr McKersey

ENGLISH - LEVEL 2 ENG201
Topics: Writing in a range of genres, a film study, speeches, close reading of Entry Requirements: Good coverage of
visual text and film a scene. the year's work in their 2021 Level 1
English course.
Skills: Students will read and respond to texts with more mature themes and
concepts; use their own experiences, ideas and perceptions to analyse, respond Credits: 19 Level 2 (15 internal, 4 external)
to and create texts; produce work that is intricate, in-depth and crafted; write with University Entrance approved
increasing accuracy in grammar and punctuation. UE Literacy Reading credits 4
UE Literacy Reading or Writing credits 10
This course offers students the chance to complete one external examination in a
three-hour period. Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.

Contact: Mrs McDonald / Mr McKersey

FOUNDATION ENGLISH - LEVEL 2 ENG202
Topics: Writing in a range of genres, a film study, wide reading, information Entry Requirements: Not required for this
literacy and speeches. This course is designed to assist students who require course.
literacy support to complete Level 2 English. Students will be offered the chance
to sit the Level 1 assessments if they are required whilst working on a fully Credits: 19 Level 2 (15 internal, 4 external)
internally-assessed Level 2 course of study. This may affect subject University Entrance approved
endorsement and will be worked out for each individual student's requirements. UE Literacy Reading credits 4
Students will also learn to craft accurate written material for the workplace and UE Literacy Reading or Writing credits 6
will prepare a CV.
Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.
Skills: Students will use their own experiences, ideas, and perceptions to
analyse, respond to and create texts; write with increasing accuracy in grammar Contact: Mrs McDonald / Mr McKersey
and punctuation; speak with confidence to express ideas.

This course will be of benefit to students entering the workforce rather than
tertiary studies.

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English ENL301
Entry Requirements: Successful
ENGLISH LITERATURE - LEVEL 3 completion of the Level 2 folio writing
Topics: Film study, folio, film a scene, form connections across poetry, speech (AS91101) standard and the proven ability
internal assessments and an unfamiliar texts external examination. to complete English examinations to a
satisfactory standard.
Skills: By understanding how language works, students are equipped to make
appropriate language choices and apply them in a range of contexts. The study Credits: 23 Level 3 (19 Internal, 4 External)
of New Zealand and world literature contributes to students' developing sense of University Entrance Approved
identity and their understanding of the world. This course is fast-paced and UE Literacy Reading Credits 4
pitched at students who excel in English. It offers students the chance to sit one UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 10
external examination in a three-hour period.
Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.
ENGLISH - LEVEL 3
Topics: Film study, folio, film a scene, speech internal assessments and an Contact: Mrs McDonald
unfamiliar text external examination.
ENG301
Skills: English Studies give students knowledge and skills they need to Entry Requirements: Successful
participate fully in New Zealand and the wider world. English prepares students completion of the Level 2 folio writing
to be accurate oral, written, and visual communicators. (AS91101) standard and the proven ability
to complete English examinations to a
By understanding how language works, students are also equipped to make satisfactory standard.
appropriate language choices and apply them in a range of contexts. This
course offers students the chance to complete one external examination in a Credits: 19 Level 3 (15 Internal, 4 External)
three-hour period. It is best suited to students who may wish to move on to University Entrance Approved
tertiary studies but who may not wish to undertake a Bachelor of Arts. It will also UE Literacy Reading Credits 4
benefit students wishing to enter the job market. UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 10

ESOL ENGLISH Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.
Topics: Units of work use contexts of relevance and interest to the students to
develop English language across the curriculum. Contact: Mrs McDonald

Skills: YEAR 9/10 ESOL
• Listening, speaking, reading and writing in English Entry Requirements: ESOL test results
• Using the appropriate tense will be used as a guide to entry. Students
• Reported speech are placed in the ESOL class that best
• Vocabulary development meets their needs.
• Presentation skills
• Research skills Credits: No NCEA credits available
• Paragraph writing.
Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.
ESOL 101/102
Topics: Units of work use contexts of relevance and interest to the students to Contact: Mrs Williams
develop English language across the curriculum.
ESL101 and ESL102
Skills: Entry Requirements: This is a
• Listening, speaking, reading and writing are incorporated into all lessons needs-based course for ESOL students
• Vocabulary development who need to strengthen their English
• Using correct grammatical forms language skills of listening, speaking,
• Speaking to gain and give practical information and make friends reading and writing. For most students
• Developing reading skills this will be an eight period class. More
• Writing paragraphs, descriptions and recounts. able students may only do four hours.

27r Credits: 10-30 Level 1 (internally
assessed) or foundation level.

Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.

Contact: Mrs Williams

English ESOL201
Entry Requirements: ESOL test results
ESOL 201 and Level 1 or Level 2 English Language
Topics: Units of work use contexts of relevance and interest to students to credits will be used as a guide to entry.
develop English language across the curriculum. This course offers both level 2
and 3 standards to account for the differing skill levels language students may Credits: 20-25 Level 2 or Level 3
have in different strands. (internally assessed)

Skills: Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.
• Writing recounts
• Writing formal personal correspondence Contact: Mrs Williams
• Reading independently to gain knowledge
• Reading for practical purposes ESOL301
• Writing personal responses to texts Entry Requirements: ESOL test results
• Grammar and vocabulary development Level 3 English Language and Level 2
• Strategies to learn successfully in other subject classes English credits will be used as a guide to
• Paragraph and essay writing entry. Standards offered are level 3 and 4.
• Becoming an independent language learner
• Communicating clearly and confidently. Credits:
UE Literacy Reading Credits 6 (level 4)
ESOL 301 UE Literacy reading or writing Credits 6
Topics: Units of work use contexts of relevance and interest to students to (level 4), (all internally assessed).
develop English language across the curriculum. ESOL 301 is designed to help 10 level 3 English Language
students develop their academic English skills and support those learned in other
classes. This course uses both English for academic purposes and English Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.
language standards.
Contact: Mrs Williams
Skills:
• Sustained discussions MED101
• Independent reading in a range of and for a variety of purposes Entry Requirements: Nil
• Academic essay and response writing
• Write expressing a view point Credits: 19 Level 1 (15 internal, 4 external)
• Academic vocabulary and grammar (3 Credits Level 1 Numeracy, 6 Credits
• Listening in range of contexts Level 1 Literacy)
• Crafted and confident presentation and communication skills
• Academic research and citation Expenses: $20 for an SD memory card
(recommended)
MEDIA STUDIES - Level 1
Topics: The impact of how different individuals interact with the media, media Contact: Mr McKersey
genres and their characteristics, how news and current events are presented.
Plan and design a media product; Produce a media product. At Level 1, students' MED201
productions will be video-based. Typically, students will work in small groups to Entry Requirements: Level 1 English
produce brief videos based on their genre study. credits will be used as a guide for entry.

Skills: Critical thinking, independent research and inquiry, time management, Credits: 20 Level 2 (16 internal, 4 external)
self-organisation, project management, use of media technologies including University Entrance Approved
Adobe software, working in a team, forming conclusions based on data, UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 4
filmmaking.
Expenses: $20 for an SD memory card
MEDIA STUDIES - Level 2 (recommended)
Topics: How and why media genres change over time; the relationship between a
media product and its audience; media ethics including advertising and Contact: Mr McKersey
broadcast standards. Plan and design a magazine spread; produce a magazine
spread product. At Level 2, students' productions will be print-based. Students
will create pages for the Cashmere Circuit.

Skills: Critical thinking, independent research and inquiry, time management,
self-organisation, project management, use of media technologies including
Adobe software, working in a team and essay writing.

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English MED301
Entry Requirements: At least 7 credits
MEDIA STUDIES - Level 3 from MED201. Experience with Production
Topics: The relationship between a media genre and society; the impact of digital software such as Adobe CC.
technologies on a media industry; plan and design a media product; produce a
media product. At Level 3, students will choose whether their production is print, Credits: 17 Level 3 (13 internal, 4 external)
video, or radio-based in negotiation with their teacher. University Entrance Approved
UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 4
Skills: Critical thinking, independent research and inquiry, time management,
self-organisation, project management, use of media technologies including Expenses: $20 for an SD memory card
Adobe software, working in a team and essay writing. (recommended)

Contact: Mr McKersey

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Faculty of Languages

Languages

Year 9 Year 9 Year 9 Year 9
French Japanese Spanish Te Reo Māori
Year 10
French Year 10 Year 10 Year 10
Japanese Spanish Te Reo Māori

FRE101 JPN101 SPA101 MAO101 TKM101

FRE201 JPN201 SPA201 MAO201 TKM201

FRE301 JPN301 SPA301 MAO301 TKM301

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Languages YEAR 10
Entry Requirements: Satisfactorily
FRENCH complete Year 9 French course.
Topics: Town, Leisure Activities, Paris, Describing People, Daily Routine, Food
and Drink. Credits: Nil

Skills: Students will be able to understand and produce simple spoken and Expenses: $10 for workbook, $TBC for
written language based on their immediate surroundings. They will continue to Language Perfect subscription optional
develop their intercultural competence. $20 for restaurant trip.

Contact: Mrs Watt

FRENCH FRE101
Topics: Health, Holidays, New Zealand Future Plans, School, Housing, Childhood Entry Requirements: Satisfactorily
memories. complete Year 10 French course.

Skills: Students will be able to understand and produce more complex language Credits: 19 Level 1 (9 Internal, 10 External)
beyond the immediate context, for example about past and future events. They
will continue to develop their intercultural competence. Expenses: $10 for online workbook and
$TBC for Language Perfect subscription.

Contact: Mrs Watt

FRENCH FRE201
Topics: Future Plans, Youth Matters, Family Relationships, Health and Wellbeing, Entry Requirements: 14 credits (some
Film Study, the French Speaking World and Travel, Technology. must be in speaking or writing) in NCEA
Level 1 French.
Skills: Students will use language to express and justify their own ideas and
opinions and support or challenge those of others.  They will continue to develop Credits: 19 Level 2 (9 Internal, 10 External)
their intercultural competence.
Expenses: $TBC for Language Perfect
subscription.

Contact: Mrs Watt

FRENCH FRE301
Topics: Multicultural Society, The Environment, Literature, War, Technology. Entry Requirements: 14 credits (some
must be in speaking or writing) in NCEA
Skills: Students will be able to use a wide range of language to express and Level 2 French.
justify their own opinions, support or challenge those of others and respond
critically to texts. They will continue to develop their intercultural competence. Credits: 18 Level 3 (8 Internal, 10 External)
University Entrance Approved

Expenses: $TBC for Language Perfect
subscription.

Contact: Mrs Watt

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Languages YEAR 10
Entry Requirements: Satisfactorily
JAPANESE complete Year 9 Japanese course.
Topics: Year 9 revision, Going Places, Family, Describing, Daily Routine, Houses,
Shopping, Eating and Drinking. Credits: Nil

Skills: Students will be able to understand and produce simple spoken and Expenses: $8 for workbooks, $TBC for
written language based on their immediate surroundings. They will continue to Language Perfect subscription and $25 for
develop their intercultural competence. restaurant trip.

Contact: Mrs Tappenden

JAPANESE - YEAR 11 JPN101
Topics: My Town, Friend's Birthday, Travel, School. Entry Requirements: Satisfactorily
complete Year 10 Japanese course.
Skills: Students will be able to understand and produce more complex language
beyond the immediate context, for example about past and future events. They Credits: 19 Level 1 (9 Internal, 10 External)
will continue to develop their intercultural competence.
Expenses: $18 for workbooks, $TBC for
Language Perfect subscription and $18 for
lunch.

Contact: Mrs Tappenden

JAPANESE - YEAR 12 JPN201
Topics: Myself and My Family, Home and Friends, Daily Routine, Neighbourhood, Entry Requirements: 14 credits (some
Shopping and Eating Out, School Life. must be in speaking or writing) in NCEA
Level 1 Japanese.
Skills: Students will use language to express and justify their own ideas, and
support or challenge those of others. They will continue to develop their Credits: 19 Level 2 (9 Internal, 10 External)
intercultural competence.
Expenses: $TBC for Language Perfect
subscription. $5 for workbook.

Contact: Mr Kuze

JAPANESE - YEAR 13 JPN301
Topics: Leisure, Traditions and Culture, Planning a Trip, Travelling in Japan, Entry Requirements: 14 credits (some
Future Plans and Work, Issues. must be in speaking or writing) in NCEA
Level 2 Japanese.
Skills: Students will be able to use a wide range of language to express and
justify their own opinions, support or challenge those of others and respond Credits: 18 Level 3 (8 Internal, 10 External)
critically to texts. They will continue to develop their intercultural competence. University Entrance Approved

Expenses: $TBC for Language Perfect
subscription. $5 for workbook.

Contact: Mr Kuze

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Languages YEAR 10
Entry Requirements: Satisfactorily
SPANISH complete Year 9 Spanish course.
Topics: Food, Measurement, Advanced Numerical Skills, Shopping, Daily
Routine, the Immediate Future, Comparisons and Past Tense Credits: Nil

Skills: Students will be able to understand and produce simple spoken and Expenses: $5 for workbook, $TBC for
written language based on their immediate surroundings. They will continue to Language Perfect subscription. Optional
develop their intercultural competence. $25 for restaurant trip.

Contact: Mrs Carrasco

SPANISH - YEAR 11 SPA101
Topics: Education, Holidays, Clothing, Directions, Occupations, Festivals, Entry Requirements: Satisfactorily
Arranging Social Activities complete Year 10 Spanish course.

Skills: Students will be able to understand and produce more complex language Credits: 19 Level 1 (9 Internal, 10 External)
beyond the immediate context, for example about past and future events.  They
will continue to develop their intercultural competence. Expenses: $5 for workbook and $TBC for
Language Perfect subscription.

Contact: Ms Dew

SPANISH - YEAR 12 SPA201
Topics: Health, Travel, Media, Holidays, Expressing Opinions, Future Plans and Entry Requirements: 14 credits (some
Advice. must be in speaking or writing) in NCEA
Level 1 Spanish.
Skills: Students will use language to express and justify their own ideas and
opinions and support or challenge those of others.  They will continue to develop Credits: 19 Level 2 (9 Internal, 10 External)
their intercultural competence.
Expenses: $5 for workbook and $TBC for
Language Perfect subscription.

Contact: Mrs Carrasco

SPANISH - YEAR 13 SPA301
Topics: Religion, Social Problems, The Environment, Politics, Doubt and Entry Requirements: 14 credits (some
Possibility, Subjunctive Tenses must be in speaking or writing) in NCEA
Level 2 Spanish.
Skills: Students will be able to use a wide range of language to express and
justify their own opinions, support or challenge those of others and respond Credits: 18 Level 3 (8 Internal, 10 External)
critically to texts. They will continue to develop their intercultural competence. University Entrance Approved

Expenses: $5 for workbook and $TBC for
Language Perfect subscription.

Contact: Mrs Carrasco

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Languages - Te Reo - Māori
TE REO MĀORI - YEAR 10 YEAR 10
Topics: • Ngā Rēhia Entry Requirements: Students must have
• Turangawaewae • Te kainga reached a satisfactory standard in the Year
• Whānau • Marae 9 Te Reo Māori course, or at the discretion
• Tōku Pā harakeke • Kai of the Head of Māori.
• Hākinakina • Marae Kai
• Ko wai au • Haurora Credits: Nil
• Te Tinana
Expenses: $TBC Language Perfect
Skills: subscription and $10 for workbook.
• Kōrero / Speaking $25 Manu Kōrero speech competition
• Whakarongo / Listening $130 Noho Marae Trip.
• Pānui / Reading
• Tuhituhi / Writing Contact: Ms Setterington
• Mātakitaki / Viewing

TE REO MĀORI - YEAR 11 MAO101
Topics: Entry Requirements: A satisfactory
• Te kainga standard in the Year 9 or Year 10 Te Reo
• Hui marae Māori course, or at the discretion of the
• Te kura Head of Māori.
• Ao taiohi
Credits: 24 Level 1
Skills: 18 internally assessed.
• Kōrero / Speaking 6 externally assessed
• Whakarongo / Listening
• Pānui / Reading Expenses: $10 for workbook.
• Tuhituhi / Writing $25 Manu Kōrero speech competition
• Mātakitaki / Viewing
• Whakaatu / Presenting Contact: Mr Stirling

TE REO MĀORI - YEAR 12 MAO201
Topics: Entry Requirements: At the discretion of
• Ōku wawata the Head of Māori.
• Pōwhiri
• Korero tuku iho Credits: 22 Level 2
• Take taiohi 16 internally assessed.
• Mahi ā ringa 6 externally assessed

Skills: Expenses: $10 for workbook.
• Kōrero / Speaking $25 Manu Kōrero speech competition
• Whakarongo / Listening
• Pānui / Reading Contact: Mr Stirling
• Tuhituhi / Writing
• Mātakitaki / Viewing
• Whakaatu / Presenting

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Languages - Te Reo - Māori
TE REO MĀORI - YEAR 13 MAO 301
Topics: Entry Requirements: At the discretion of
• Tangata Rongonui the Head of Māori.
• Whakataukī and Waiata
• Whakaora i te reo Credits: 22 Level 3
• Ao torangapu 16 internally assessed.
6 externally assessed
Skills: University Entrance Approved
• Kōrero / Speaking
• Whakarongo / Listening Expenses: $10 for workbook.
• Tuhituhi / Writing $25 Manu Kōrero speech competition
• Mātakitaki / Viewing $130 Noho Marae Trip.
• Whakaatu / Performing
Contact: Mr Stirling

TIKANGA MĀORI TKM101
Topics: Entry Requirements: At the discretion of
• Origins of Māori performing arts the Head of Māori.
• People associated with Māori performing arts
• Pōwhiri Credits: 10 Level 1

Skills: Expenses: $25 Manu Kōrero speech
• Increased knowledge of Māori customs and protocols competition. $130 Noho Marae Trip.
• Understanding of marae and pōwhiri
• Understanding of Māori pūrākau and pakiwaitara, history and stories. Contact: Mr Stirling

TIKANGA MĀORI TKM201
Topics: Entry Requirements: At the discretion of
• Whakarata the Head of Maori.
• Manaakitanga on the marae (Hospitality)
• Deeds of a Mana wahine (Famous women) Credits: 15 Level 2

Skills: Expenses: $25 Manu Kōrero speech
• Increased knowledge of Māori customs and protocols competition. $130 Noho Marae Trip.
• Understanding of marae and pōwhiri
• Understanding of Māori pūrākau and pakiwaitara, history and stories. Contact: Mr Stirling

TIKANGA MĀORI Skills: TKM301
Topics: • Increased knowledge of Māori customs Entry Requirements: At the discretion of
• Wāhi Tapu • Understand significant Māori sites the Head of Māori.
• Whakarata • Understand Māori games and activities
• Māori History/karakia Credits: 15 Level 3

Expenses: $25 Manu Kōrero speech
competition. $130 Noho Marae Trip.

Contact: Mr Stirling

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Faculty of Mathematics &
Statistics learning progression

Mathematics &
Statistics

MAT101 MAT102 MAT103 MAT104

MAT201 MAS201 MAT202
Mathematics Statistics Maths & Stats
MAS301
MAC301 Statistics MAS302
Calculus Statistics
Most likely Path
Possible Path

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Mathematics & Statistics
MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS YEAR 10
Topics: Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, Statistics and Entry Requirements: Compulsory course.
Probability.
Credits: Nil
Skills: This course provides students with a sound basis for Level 1 Mathematics
and Statistics. It focuses on developing essential skills and strategies for Expenses: $25 for Homework book and
problem solving and using mathematics and statistics in a range of meaningful IXL subscription. A scientific or graphics
contexts. calculator (Casio).

Contact: Dr Dalrymple

MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS 101 MAT101
Topics: Algebra and Graphs, Trigonometry, Statistics and Probability Entry Requirements: Strong Algebra skills
and an understanding of Mathematics and
Skills: This course prepares students for a strong pathway in Mathematics and Statistics that is above the expected level
Statistics. Students will gain fluency in their algebraic skills and extend their for Year 10.
abstract thinking to a wide range of applications.
Credits: 18 Level 1
Mathematics and Statistics is compulsory at Year 11 and students will be (18 credits Level 1 numeracy)
recommended for a course by their Year 10 teachers.
Expenses: $25 for workbook.
A graphics calculator (Casio) .

Contact: Dr Dalrymple

MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS 102 MAT102
Topics: Number, Measurement, Linear Algebra, Statistics and Probability. Entry Requirements: Strong Number skills
and an understanding of the Mathematics
Skills: This course will allow students to develop confidence and fluency in their and Statistics course covered in Year 10.
numeric skills and statistical thinking. Students will extend their logical thinking
and processes and generalise their skills to a wide range of applications. Credits: 21 Level 1
(21 credits Level 1 numeracy and
Mathematics and Statistics is compulsory at Year 11 and students will be 7 credits Level 1 literacy).
recommended for a course by their Year 10 teachers.
Expenses: $30 for workbook.
A scientific or graphics calculator (Casio).

Contact: Dr Dalrymple

MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS 103 MAT103
Topics: Number, Measurement, Linear Algebra, Statistics and Probability. Entry Requirements: Entrance will be
recommended by the Year 10 teacher
Skills: This course focuses on increasing students confidence in Mathematics
and Statistics. Students work towards success in Achievement Standards across Credits: 29 Level 1:
a wide range of applications. Students will also complete the three Numeracy 10 Numeracy Unit Standard credits
Unit Standards giving them additional opportunities to attain the NCEA 19 Achievement Standard credits
Level 1 Numeracy requirements. Achievement credits count for Level 1
numeracy, 7 credits Level 1 literacy
Mathematics and Statistics is compulsory at Year 11 and students will be
recommended for a course by their Year 10 teachers. Expenses: Scientific calculator.

Contact: Dr Dalrymple

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Mathematics & Statistics
MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS 104 MAT104
Topics: Number, Measurement and Statistics. Entry Requirements: Entrance will be
recommended by the Year 10 teacher.
Skills: This course develops students fundamental skills in Number,
Measurement and Statistics. The focus is on applying these skills and strategies Credits: 10 Level 1
to solve problems found in daily life. This includes interpreting data, measuring 10 Numeracy Unit Standard credits
accurately and managing finances. 10 Achievement Standard credits
(available for individuals by teacher
Students will all work to provide evidence towards the three Numeracy Unit recommendation).
Standards and may have the opportunity to complete some Achievement
Standards. Expenses: $30 for workbook and/or
subscription. A scientific calculator.

Contact: Dr Dalrymple

MATHEMATICS 201 MAT201
Topics: Algebra, Calculus, Probability, Non-Linear Graphs, Trigonometry. Entry Requirements: A minimum of four
Level 1 Achievement Standards including
Skills: This course has a high Algebra content and covers work in Graphs, Merit in Tables, Equations and Graphs and
Calculus and Probability. Students will develop an ability to manipulate Algebra and teacher recommendation.
expressions and set out logical arguments, as well as gaining wider experience in
graphical and computational techniques. Students will also gain an Credits: 20 Level 2
understanding of mathematical probability and associated models.
Expenses: $25 for workbook. A graphics
calculator (Casio).

Contact: Dr Dalrymple

STATISTICS 201 MAS201
Topics: Experiments, Simulations, Inference, Probability, Evaluate Statistical Entry Requirements: A minimum of 10
Reports. credits from Level 1 Achievement
Standards including Multivariate Data and
Skills: This course develops students understanding and skills related to Chance & Data and teacher
Statistics. It introduces new areas such as probability models, experimental recommendation.
design and risk. Students will develop an appreciation of variation and
uncertainty, and further develop their statistical literacy and critical thinking. Credits: 15 Level 2
UE Literacy Reading Credits 2
This course covers the Statistics required for progression to Level 3
Statistics courses, but NOT Level 3 Calculus. Expenses: $20 for workbook.
A graphics calculator (Casio).
MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS 202
Topics: Experiments, Simulations, Inference, Networks, Coordinate Geometry Contact: Dr Dalrymple
Sequences and Series.
MAT202
Skills: This course is aimed at students who have some success in Level 1 Entry Requirements: 10 Level 1 credits
Mathematics and Statistics and are ready for the step up to Level 2. It continues from Achievement Standards and teacher
to build confidence in Mathematics and Statistics. Studets work towards success recommendation. Students must be
in both Mathematics and Statistics Achievement Standards. Students who are motivated and capable of success at Level
successful in this course gain foundational statistical concepts which will prepare 2 Mathematics and Statistics.
them for success in Level 3 Statistics.
This course covers the Statistics required for progression to MAS302, but Credits: 15 Level 2
NOT Level 3 Calculus.
Please note that if you meet the entrance criteria for MAT201 or MAS201 it is Expenses: $26 for workbook.
unlikely that you will be eligible for enrolment in MAT202. A scientific calculator.

Contact: Dr Dalrymple

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Mathematics & Statistics
CALCULUS 301 MAC301
Topics: Differentiation, Integration, Complex Numbers and Trigonometry. Entry Requirements: At least 15 credits
from Level 2 with Merit in Algebra and
Skills: This course builds on the Algebra and Calculus skills developed in Merit in Graphs or Calculus. Must have
Mathematics 201 and applies these skills in context to applications such as passed all three of these standards.
finding optimum values and related rates of change.
Credits: 21 Level 3
Students considering pursuing a career in Engineering, Architecture, Science, University Entrance Approved
Commerce, Computer Science and Mathematics, are strongly advised to take
Calculus as it is often required as a prerequisite for entry to tertiary courses. Expenses: $20 for workbook.
A graphics calculator (Casio).

Contact: Dr Dalrymple

STATISTICS 301 MAS301
Topics: Inference, Bivariate data, Probability Distributions, Evaluate Statistical Entry Requirements: Level 2 Mathematics
Reports and Experiments. or Statistics - at least 14 Level 2 credits
including Merit in Probability and inference
Skills: This course takes a comprehensive look at understanding some of the if assessed and/or teacher
patterns we observe in real world data. Students learn to make sense of this data recommendation.
using statistical models to make predictions or inferences about a population.
This course covers techniques of analysing data from a sample, making Credits: 20 Level 3
inferences about a population, using probability distributions to calculate possible UE Literacy Reading or Writing credits 4
outcomes and designing and conducting experiments. Students must both University Entrance Approved
produce their own report and critique others, using statistical skills and
appropriate computer software. Expenses: $12 for workbook.
A graphics calculator (Casio).
STATISTICS 302
Topics: Experiments, Bivariate data, Time Series, Inferences, Evaluate Statistical Contact: Dr Dalrymple
Reports.
MAS302
Skills: This course provides a more detailed look at statistical methods and Entry Requirements: Level 2 Mathematics
involves modelling, formalising ideas of inference and designing and conducting or Statistics - at least Achieve in two Level
experiments. Content is similar to that offered in Statistics 301, and covers 2 Statistics Achievement Standards and
techniques of analysing data from a sample or time series, making inferences teacher recommendation.
about a populations, and designing and conducting experiments. Students must
both produce their own reports and critique others, using statistical skills and Credits: 20 Level 3
appropriate computer software. Literacy is an important component of this course UE Literacy Reading or Writing credits 4
and the ability to read and write comprehensive reports is required for success. University Entrance Approved

Please note that if you meet the entrance criteria for MAS301 it is unlikely that you Expenses: A scientific calculator (Casio).
will be eligible for enrolment in MAS302.
Contact: Dr Dalrymple

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Faculty of Physical Education,
Health & Outdoor Education

Year 9

Physical Education
& Health

Year 10

Physical Education
& Health

Health Physical Physical
Education Education Education

101 101 102

Health Physical Physical Outdoor
Education Education Education Education 201

201 201 202 (Open entry by
permission)

Health Physical Physical Outdoor
Education Education Education Education 301

301 301 302 (Open entry by
permission)

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Physical Education & Health
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH Year 9 and Year 10 YEAR 9 AND YEAR 10
Topics: Volleyball, Striking, Strategies and Tactics, Biomechanics, exercise Entry Requirements: Compulsory course.
Science, Responses to Exercises, Basketball, Badminton, Influences on
Participation, Touch Rugby. Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Credits: Nil
Decision Making and Asseriveness, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving.
Expenses: $20 for workbook
Skills: Developing critical thinking and literacy skills, real-world problem solving,
participating in a range of experiences, applying a socio-ecological perspective Contact: Miss Te Kahu
and whakaaro. Developing leadership and follow-ship skills, tuakana-teina and
becoming socially responsible citizens. Understanding of Te Whare Tapa Whā
(Wellbeing). Acknowledging passion, perserverance and whakamana. Showing
effort, resilience, grit, integrity and maintaining a growth mindset.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 101 PED101
Topics: Practical Tennis, Biomechanics, Anatomy and Physiology, Community Entry Requirements: Suitable completion
links, Sport Education in a Touch Rugby context. of Year 10 course.

Skills: Physical skill development, apply knowledge of sports science to sporting Credits: 17 Level 1
contexts, examine factors that influence participation, apply interpersonal skills (2 Level 1 optional Credits)
and leadership skills in physical activity situations.
Expenses: $95 for Community Links Unit,
workbooks and Touch Rugby

Contact: Miss France

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 102 PED102
Topics: Frisbee, Community links, Sport Education in a Touch Rugby context, self Entry Requirements: Not required for this
management and manage personal fitness. course. (2 optional Credits)

Skills: Participate effectively in practical contexts for skill development, apply Credits: 15 Level 1 and 3 Level 1 Unit
goal setting and write a basic training programme, access community recreation Standards
facilities and examine influences on participation, apply interpersonal skills in
physical activity situations. Expenses: $85 for Community Links Unit,
workbooks and Touch Rugby

Contact: Mr Walbran

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 201 PED201
Topics: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology (including training Entry Requirements: 14 credits from the
principles and methods), Leadership, Netball and Ultimate Frisbee. PED101 course or approval of HoF.

Skills: Develop and apply skills to work positively within a team environment, Credits: 17 Level 2
physical skill development, apply sports
science knowledge to physical contexts to Expenses: $55 for University, Spencer
improve movement/fitness, develop and Park and workbooks.
apply leadership skills.
Contact: Miss Te Kahu
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 202
Topics: Group processes, Social PED202
responsibility, Skill development, Entry Requirements: Not required for this
Leadership. course.

Skills: Develop and apply skills and Credits: 14 Level 2
processes to work positively within a
team environment, physical skill Expenses: $10 for workbook.
development, develop and apply
leadership skills. Contact: Mr Schwalger-Smith

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Physical Education & Health
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 301 PED301
Topics: Contemporary leadership, Skill analysis, Skill development, Entry Requirements: 14 credits in PED201
Biomechanics, Risk management, Lifelong participation in physical activity. or approval of HoF.

Skills: Apply contemporary leadership styles and theory to physical activity Credits: 18 Level 3
experiences, physical skill development, analyse a physical skill and use University Entrance Approved
biomechanical theory to explain ideal technique, examine influences and devise UE Literacy Reading Credits 4
strategies for lifelong involvement in physical activity, analyse issues in safety
management for outdoor activity to devise safety strategies, critical thinking Expenses: Approximately $120 for
skills. day trip and activities.

Contact: Mr Squire

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 302 PED302
Topics: Skill development, Event management, Risk management, Personal Entry Requirements: Not required for this
Training. course.

Skills: Devise and implement a training programme, physical skill development, Credits:
plan and run an event, analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity 9 Level 3 (Unit Standards)
to devise safety strategies. 7 Level 3 (Achievement Standards)

Expenses: $50, Adrenalin Forrest and
workbooks.

Contact: Mr Smith

HEALTH EDUCATION 101 HED101
Topics: Goal setting, Sexuality, Alcohol and drugs, Interpersonal skills. Entry Requirements: Suitable completion
of Year 10 course.
Skills: Set and work towards personal goals to improve wellbeing, demonstrate
understanding of interpersonal skills to improve relationships, examine strategies Credits: 16 Level 1
for promoting positive sexuality, explore how wellbeing can vary across a lifetime (4 external, 12 internal)
and strategies to support changes, health enhancing decisions in drug related
situations. Expenses: Nil

HEALTH EDUCATION 201 Contact: Mr Atkins
Topics: Sexuality and gender, Health promotion, Managing Change/Resilience,
risks to personal safety. HED201
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory
Skills: Take action to contribute to the well-being of themselves, others and our completion of HED101 or approval of HoD.
local community.  Students examine strategies to manage change and build
resilience, as well as situations that place personal safety at risk e.g. Bullying, Credits: 19 Level 2
Harassment and intimidation.  (4 external, 15 internal)

Expenses: Nil

Contact: Miss Glading

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Physical Education & Health
HEALTH EDUCATION 301 HED301
Topics: NZ Child Poverty health issue, Ethical dilemmas, Health practices Entry Requirements: satisfactory
currently used in NZ, International Health Issue. completion of HED201 or approval of HoD.

Skills: Develop and apply critical thinking skills around contemporary societal Credits: 19 Level 3 (14 internal, 5 external)
health issues such as child poverty, euthanasia, International health issue. University Entrance Approved
Students examine issues and their implications to make recommendations to UE Literacy Reading Credits 14
address the determinants of Health (causes of the issue). UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 5

Expenses: $15.00

Contact: Mrs Book

OUTDOOR EDUCATION (YEAR 12) OED201
Topics: Kayaking, Tramping, Snow Travel and Snow Caving, Navigation, Rock Entry Requirements: Not required for this
climbing and Risk Management, Responsible Behaviour. course. Students must complete an
application form from the Head of Course.
Skills: Team and group work skills, self-management, communication, (Mr Smith in the PE Office)
organisation, navigation, risk management and ability to maintain positive attitude
in adverse conditions. Credits: 20 (6 Achievement Standards, 14
Unit Standards)

Expenses: $400.00 Contribution for
various trips and activities.

Contact: Mr Smith

OUTDOOR EDUCATION (YEAR 13) OED301
Topics: Kayaking, Bush survival/tramping, Navigation, Risk Management, Rock Entry Requirements: Proven academic
Climbing, Mountain Biking. success in the Level 2 course or approval
by Head of Department. Students must
Skills: Develop interpersonal, self-management and physical skills through complete an application form from the
kayaking and tramping.  Analyse Risk Management strategies for an adventurous Head of Course.
activity while recognising and expanding your personal comfort zone.  Examine (Mr Smith in the PE Office)
equipment, process and organise trips in to the outdoors.  
Credits: 20 (7 Achievement Standards, 13
Unit Standards)
UE Literacy Reading credits 3
 
Expenses: $450.00 Contribution for
various trips and activities.
 
Contact: Mr Smith

LIFE SKILLS CLASS (YEAR 12) LIF201
Topics: Time management and Entry Requirements: This subject is
managing workload, personal compulsory for all Year 12 students.
wellbeing, NZQA information, career  
advice, first aid, financial literacy, Credits: Nil
cybersafety, social decision making  
and citizenship. Expenses: Nil
 
Skills: To learn how to help best manage your time and stress, make Contact: Year 12 Head of School
informed and safe decisions, plan career pathways and options,
healthy living, access to NZQA information and a range of pragmatic
financial skills such as getting an IRD number and how to complete
a tax return.

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Faculty of Science - Pūtaiao

Science

Year 9 and 10

AGR101 SCI101 SCI102 SCI103
Agricultural Science Science Science

Sciences

ESS201 BIO201 & 202 CHE201 & 202 PHY201 ELE201
Earth & Space Biology Chemistry Physics Electronics

Science

ESS301 BIO301 & 302 CHE301 PHY301 ELE301
Earth & Space Biology Chemistry Physics Electronics

Science

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Science/Pūtaiao 10SCIE
Entry Requirements: No requirements for
SCIENCE/Pūtaiao - YEAR 10 this course.
Topics: Our dependence on science and technology requires a comprehensive
science education for all students. Students will develop an understanding of the Credits: Option for some topics to be
way in which Science and Scientists work to solve real problems. Topics include internally assessed at NCEA Level 1
the Human body and disease, Electricity, Ecology, Fire and Fuels and Geology.
The knowledge gained will help akonga appreciate kaitiakitanga, the need to Expenses: $22 Education Perfect
protect our land and health. subscription.

Skills: How to carry out a scientific investigation and interpret the results. The Contact: Dr Paterson
scientific thinking skills developed can be applied in many areas of everyday life.

SCIENCE/Pūtaiao - YEAR 11 SCI101
Topics: Humans and microbes, Mechanics, Chemical Reactions, Chemical Entry Requirements: Merit and Excellence
Investigation, Genetics. grades in Year 10 topics and the end of
year examination.
The aims of the course are:
• to prepare students to achieve at the Excellence level in NCEA assessments Credits: 20 Level 1
• to give them a sound base from which to proceed to the Year 12 Sciences. (12 external, 8 internal)
• To equip students with the evidence based critical thinking skills essential in
Expenses: $46 for workbooks and
the 21st Century Education Perfect subscription.

Skills: Skills developed and assessed are focused on those involved in carrying Contact: Dr Paterson
out an investigation, plus writing high quality answers using the language of
Science.

SCIENCE/Pūtaiao - YEAR 11 SCI102
Topics: Humans and microbes, Mechanics, Chemical Reactions, Chemical Entry Requirements: Students will have
Investigation, Genetics. achieved good results in Year 10 and
displayed good work habits.
The aims of this course are:
• to prepare students to achieve at the Merit (and above) level in NCEA Credits: 20 Level 1
(8 external, 12 internal)
assessments,
• to give them a sound base from which to proceed to the Year 12 Sciences Expenses: $38 for workbooks and
• To equip students with the evidence based critical thinking skills essential in Education Perfect subscription.

the 21st Century Contact: Dr Paterson

Skills: Skills developed and assessed are focused on those involved in carrying SCI103
out an investigation, plus writing high quality answers using the language of Entry Requirements: No requirements for
Science. this course.

SCIENCE/Pūtaiao - YEAR 11 Credits: 20 Level 1
Topics: Heat transfer, Microbes and humans, Chemistry investigation, Physics (all internal, with the option to gain 4
investigation, Chemical reactions. external credits)

The aims of this course are Expenses: $22 for Education Perfect
• to prepare students to achieve at the Achieved (and above) level in NCEA subscription.

assessments. Students can progress to the Year 12 Sciences if they pass Contact: Dr Paterson
most of the units, demonstrate good work skills and have a positive attitude.
• To give students an appreciation of the key role Science pays in everyday
life.

Skills: Carrying out scientific
investigations and interpreting the
results. Application of scientific
knowledge to everyday situations.

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Science/Pūtaiao AGR101
Entry Requirements: No requirements for
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE/Ahuwhenua Pūtaiao this course.
Topics:
• Practical investigation with an agricultural or horticultural context. Credits: 16 Level 1
• Practical skills used in agricultural or horticultural production. (11 internal, 5 external)
• Basic plant propagation techniques.
• Horticultural plant management practices. Expenses: $35 for workbook and field
• Plant physiology. trips.
• Landscape Design
Contact: Mr Wilkinson
The aim of this course is to allow students an opportunity to experience aspects
of agriculture and horticulture in New Zealand. It allows students to gain an
understanding of the primary industries that fuel New Zealand's economy.
Students will experience a diverse range of knowledge from plant physiology to
landscape design. Students will have the opportunity to experience the
hands on aspects of agriculture and horticulture while gaining a solid
understanding of the science behind them. Students will develop the school
orchard and vegetable gardens.

Skills: Practical skills in horticulture and plant propagation including pruning,
potting, seedbed preparation, spraying, cuttings, and plant management
practices. Management of environmental resources.

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE/ Papatūānuku takiwā ESS201
Topics: Entry Requirements: No requirements for
Earth and Space Science provides students with a fundemental understanding of this course.
the universe and our place in it. This subject covers a wide range of topics, from
looking the the geological history of Ōtautahi to the life cycle of small and large Credits: 20 Level 2 (12 internal, 8 external)
stars. Students who take ESS will engage with Science in a practical and
engaging way through experimentation and research, and have the opportunity to Expenses: $50 for workbook and
attaend an optional field trip to the Taupō volcanic zone. Education Perfect subscription.
• Practical investigation on formation of meteorite craters
• Tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Aotearoa (external) Contact: Miss Sadler
• How organisms survive in extreme environments
• Life of stars and planetary systems (external).
• Geology of Horomaka/Banks Peninsula.

Skills: Students will develop the skills required to research, apply knowledge and
perform practical investigations in order to make clear links to key Earth and
Space concepts.

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE/ Papatūānuku takiwā ESS301
Students who take Earth and Space Science at level 3 will build on the skills they Entry Requirements: 14 Credits from any
have developed in Level 2 through research and experimentation. The course Level 2 Science Achievement Standards.
involves aspects of Astronomy, Marine Science, Geology and Environmental Students without this qualification may
Science. This will give students an appreciation of the complex systems that apply to the HOF for consideration.
maintain our planet and hence the need for kaitiakitanga/guardianship of our
precious resources. The standards are designed to allow more choice over their Credits: 20 Level 3
learning. (16 internal, 4 external)
University Entrance Approved
Topics: UE Literacy Reading Credits 4
• The search for life on other planets or moons. UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 12
• Practical investigation into a chosen topic with and Earth and Space context.
• Geological dating methods in the Ka Tiritiri-o-te-Moana area. Expenses: $32 for workbook.
• Ocean systems (external)
• A socio-scientific issue of interest e.g. the importance of further exploration of Contact: Miss Sadler

our solar system.
Skills:
• Development of literacy skills through research and scientific reports.
• Co-operative learning through group based assessments.
• Observations of Pūtaiao in the real world

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Science/Pūtaiao BIO201
Entry Requirements: Students must have
BIOLOGY/Mātai Koiora completed a satisfactory year in Level 1
Topics: Science, (16 credits) including Merit in the
Biology is the science of life. This course covers a broad range of biological Biology external.
topics including ecology, cell biology, respiratory adaptions in animals and
genetic variation within populations. Credits: 19 Level 2
(11 internal, 8 external)
Skills: UE Literacy Writing Credits 4
• Communicating using the language of biology including biological drawings,
Expenses: $210 for a three day field trip,
kite diagrams and appropriate terminology. plus $39 for workbook, Education
• Planning and evaluating biological investigations to test ideas and develop Perfect subscription and adaptions
portfolio book.
accuracy in practical skills.
• Observations and field sampling to explore relationships between organisms. Contact: Ms Merchant
• Understanding how biological theories and ideas have evolved over time, as
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technology has improved. Entry Requirements:
Students must have completed a
BIOLOGY/Mātai Koiora satisfactory year in Level 1 Science (12
Topics: credits). Students without this qualification
Biology is the science of life. This course covers a broad range of biological may apply to the HoD for consideration.
topics including ecology, cell biology and microscopy and respiratory adaptions
in animals. Credits: 15 Level 2
(11 internal, 4 external)
Skills: UE Literacy Writing Credits 4
• Communicating using the language of biology including biological drawings,
Expenses: $25 each for a one day field
kite diagrams and appropriate terminology. trip, $30 for workbook, Education Perfect
• Planning and evaluating biological investigations to test ideas and develop subscription and adaptions portfolio book.

accuracy in practical skills. Contact: Ms Merchant
• Observations and field sampling to explore relationships between organisms.
• Understanding how biological theories and ideas have evolved over time, BIO301
Entry Requirements: Students must have
as technology has improved completed a satisfactory year in Level 2
Biology (16 credits) including a Merit in
BIOLOGY/Mātai Koiora one external.
Topics: This course aims to extend the skills and knowledge developed at Level
2 and seeks to lay a firm foundation for those advancing to tertiary studies. It Credits: 19 Level 3
includes the study of animal behaviour and plant responses, techniques and (10 internal, 9 external)
processes in DNA manipulation, human evolution and homeostasis. University Entrance Approved
UE Literacy Reading Credits 6
Skills: UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 9
• Communicating using the appropriate language and terminology in report
Expenses: $25 for a field trip to Orana
writing Park and $39 for workbook and Education
• Researching and evaluating secondary sources to support biological ideas Perfect subscription.

and understanding Contact: Ms Merchant
• Planning and evaluating biological investigations to test ideas.
• Developing an understanding of how biological techniques and ideas have

evolved over time, as technology has improved.

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Science/Pūtaiao BIO302
Entry Requirements: Students must have
BIOLOGY/Mātai Koiora completed a satisfactory year in Level 2
Topics: Biology (12 credits)
This course aims to extend the skills and knowledge developed at Level 2 and
seeks to lay a firm foundation for those advancing to tertiary studies. It includes Credits: 17 Level 3
the study of animal behaviour, plant responses, techniques and processes in DNA (13 internal, 4 external)
manipulation, human evolution, homeostasis and biological socio-scientific University Entrance Approved
issues. UE Literacy Reading Credits 6
UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 7
Skills:
• Students learn to communicate using the language in report writing, including Expenses: $25 for a field trip to Orana
Park and $29 for workbook and Education
using appropriate terminology when discussing or evaluating biological Perfect subscription.
issues.
• Researching and evaluating secondary sources to support biological ideas Contact: Ms Merchant
and understanding.
• Planning and evaluating biological investigations to test ideas.
• Developing an understanding of scientific argument, enabling an informed
debate on socio-scientific issues and understanding of how biological
techniques and ideas have evolved over time.

CHEMISTRY/Mātai Matū CHE201
Topics: Chemistry is about understanding the properties of substances and how Entry Requirements: 16 or more credits in
these substances can change. Students will be assessed through both internal Level 1 Science, including an external
and external standards. The course provides a good foundation for Level 3 and standard at Merit or Excellence.
tertiary Chemistry study. This course will offer 20 credits in total. A high level of
achievement in this course will allow for entry into Level 3 Chemistry. Credits: 13 Level 2 external
Skills:
• Reading and interpreting the specialist language in Chemistry. Expenses: $3.00 for Best Choice
• Problem solving, synthesising new substances. subscription.
• Make connections between chemicals and their properties.
• Safe laboratory practices and familiarity with specialised equipment. Contact: Miss Wilson

CHEMISTRY/Mātai Matū CHE202
Entry Requirements: 12 or more credits in
This practical Chemistry course is based on the internal assessments offered at Level 1 Science. Students without these
Level 2. It will introduce students to the hands on nature of Chemistry. qualifications may apply to the HoD for
consideration.
Skills:
• Reading and interpreting the specialist language in Chemistry. Credits: 17 Level 2
• Problem solving, synthesising new substances. (13 internal, 4 external)
• Make connections between chemicals and their properties.
• Safe laboratory practices and familiarity with specialised equipment. Expenses: $10 for workbook.

Contact: Miss Wilson

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Science/Pūtaiao CHE301
Entry Requirements: 12 or more credits in
CHEMISTRY/Mātai Matū Level 2 Chemistry, including an external
Topics: 301 Chemistry is based on the Level 3 Chemistry Achievement standard at Merit or Excellence.
Standards. The course builds on the material covered in the Chemistry 201
course. The practical component of the course is based on real world examples Credits: 18 Level 3
including synthesis of organic compounds and the production of electrochemical (15 external, 3 internal)
cells. University Entrance Approved

Skills: Expenses: $3.00 for Best Choice
• Reading and interpreting the specialist language of Chemistry. subscription.
• Problem solving, synthesising new substances.
• Make connections between chemicals and their properties. Contact: Miss Wilson
• Safe laboratory practices and familiarity with specialised equipment.

ELECTRONICS/Mātai tahiko ELE201
Topics: The course is internally assessed using practical projects. Students build Entry Requirements: Suitable
a variety of projects, such as a mini musical keyboard or MP3 amplifier. An achievement in Level 1 Science and
understanding of electronics and programming in C++ is then developed to Mathematics or, for Year 11 students, at
construct a microcontroller based system. the discretion of the teacher in charge and
HOS. Priority is given to Year 12 and 13
Students intending future study in any Science or Engineering discipline would students if places are limited.
find this course invaluable in understanding modern data collection techniques.
This course is suitable for students with all abilities. Credits: 18 Level 2
14 Level 2 Unit Standards
Skills: 5 Level 3 Unit Standards
• Combining electronic components to form electronic systems
• Practical construction of printed circuits including hand soldering of Expenses: Nil

components Contact: Mr McCall
• Microcontroller use ie: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32
• C++ programming and design
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Fault finding

ELECTRONICS/Mātai tahiko ELE301
Topics: This is a more advanced course in electronics where students will work Entry Requirements: ELE201 is not a
towards the attainment of the Level 3 National Certificate in Electronics prerequisite but the student must have a
Technology. This qualification can be endorsed at Merit and Excellence level for proven record of C++ and/or Arduino. It is
higher achieving students. These credits also can be used towards the NCEA also recommended that students have
Level 3 certificate and also contribute towards the Level 3 National Certificate in completed Level 2 Mathematics and Level
Electrical Engineering. It is primarily aimed at those who wish to proceed to 2 Physics and have a good general
tertiary level study of Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. knowledge of computers preferably with
Additionally, any student in the Sciences would find this course invaluable in basic programming skills.
understanding modern data collection techniques.
Credits: 22 Level 3
Skills: (22 internal)
• Arduino Microcontrollers and C++ programming
• Sense and control circuits Expenses: Nil
• Digital input, output and logic circuits
• Full design, test and build of a functional electronic product Contact: Mr McCall
• Understanding the development of a commercial product

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