Studies Guide 2021

STUDIES GUIDE
for

2021 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 2021 Year 9 Aysha Beer - BA Year 12
Tom Wilkinson - BSc Year 13

Margaux Hlavac - BSocSci (Hons) Year 10 Hayden Beaumont BEd PE, MEd

Brett Cox - BA, TESOL Cert Year 11

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Mandy Yogi - BSc (Academic Director)

STUDENT SUPPORT
George Gribbin Mcouns (1st Class Hons), BA (Psych and Ed), NZAC (Provisional) (Counsellor)
Willemyn Newton BPh Ed. (Careers)
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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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
Spanish Spanish History Chemistry Physics
Multi-materials Technology Electronics Geography
One term on each Fashion & Textiles Technology Social Science
Technology area: Food Technology Business Studies Physics History
Multi-Materials Design Architecture & Product Geography Classical Studies
Digital Technologies Economics
Technology Electronics and Control History Tourism
Digital Technologies Technology Physical Education Classical Studies Tourism Māori Practices
Design Communication Health Education
Tourism Business Studies
Food Technology French Tourism Māori Practices Economics
Japanese
Te Reo Māori Business Studies Physical Education
Spanish Economics Outdoor Education
Health Education
Construction & Mechanical Technology Physical Education
Fashion & Textiles Technology Outdoor Education French
Health Education Japanese
Food Technology Te Reo Māori
Design Architecture & Product Life Skills Tikanga Māori
French Spanish
Digital Technologies Japanese Construction & Mechanical Technology
Te Reo Māori Fashion & Textiles Technology
Tikanga Māori Food Technology
Spanish Hospitality
Construction & Mechanical Technology Design Architecture & Product
Fashion & Textiles Technology 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 Specific Preparation for Employment Dance Music Studies Music Studies
Music & Citizenship (SPEC) Performing Arts Technology
Drama Drama
Specific Preparation for Employment Specific Preparation for Employment Dance Dance
& Citizenship (SPEC) & Citizenship (SPEC) Performing Arts Technology Performing Arts Technology

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

Key: Compulsory Optional

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Course selection for 2021

Instructions

This Studies Guide has a description of all subjects being offered in 2021.
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 2021

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 or Mrs Newton in the Careers Centre?
• Have I completed the Career Quest at www.careers.govt.z?
• Have I worked through some of the Tools on my Dream Catcher?

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 2021
and beyond?

Career Pathways Teacher Mr Bennett and Mrs Newton are 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
Dream Catcher Log into your Dream Catcher account using your school username and password.
www.dreamcatcher.school.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 Websites and Tools

Private Training Establishments Occupational Outlook - www.mbie.govt.nz/occupational-outlook
Got a Trade, Got it Made - www.gotatrade.co.nz
NTA - www.nta.co.nz Vocational Pathways - www.youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways/
New Zealand Institute of Sport - www.nzis.co.nz Digital Careers - http://digitalcareers.co.nz
International Travel College - www.itc.co.nz Primary ITO - www.primaryito.ac.nz
Yoobee - www.yoobee.ac.nz No Major Drama - www.nomajordrama.co.nz
New Zealand School of Tourism Defence Careers - https://www.defencecareers.mil.nz/
- www.nzschooloftourism.co.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. English is compulsory for all Year 12 students. NZ Scholarship Award
For Year 12 the qualification entered is the National Scholarship is an examination which students can sit
Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) in addition to each NCEA Level 3 examination.
Level 2. Scholarships are awarded on a subject by subject
basis and financial awards are made to students who
In order to gain the NCEA Level 2 qualification a student achieve Scholarships. Information about the NZ
must achieve 80 credits at the achieved level or above, Scholarship Award examinations will be distributed
60 of these at Level 2 or above and Level 1 Literacy and before examination entries are finalised.
Numeracy. In all subjects assessment is by way of
internal and external assessment. External assessment Multi-Level Study
will usually involve an examination during November
although in some subjects external assessment will Senior students can study at Level 1, Level 2 or Level
occur when a folio of work is sent from the school for 3 or a mixture of all three. This flexibility allows
external marking. 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 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 30 June 2020. 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 • Outdoor Education • Performing Arts Technology
• Hospitality • Tourism
• Electronics • Tourism Māori Practices

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.
Expenses: Nil
Skills: Analysis and interpretation of art works, responding to art in the
environment, research and discussion techniques, structuring and writing of essays Contact: Mr Johnson
and articles.

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. University Entrance approved

Skills: Analysis, interpretation and evaluation of art works, discussion skills, Expenses: Nil
research techniques, essay writing skills, and examination strategies.
Contact: Mr Johnson / Mr Perry

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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

DANCE DCE 101
Topics: Students will be introduced to, and study a wide of Dance forms, whilst Entry Requirements: Requirements:
being able to focus their work in their preferred style. They will investigate how Students must have evidence of current or
Dance can be used to expand an audience’s understanding of narratives and recent Dance involvement. Students may
themes important to our students. be required to complete a short audition

Skills: Students will be exposed to a variety of genres, dance performances and Credits: 14 internal and 4 optional external
choreographic processes. They will investigate the functions, create, credits. Including up to 12 Literary Credits.
problem-solve, reflect and refine ideas to reach common goals all within the
world of Dance. Guest tutors will be a regular feature of this Achievement Expenses: $50 for visiting tutors and
Standard, Literacy-Rich and Wellbeing focused subject. performances.

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

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 optional external
Skills: Students will be exposed credits. 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. Universituy 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
compositions by developing, combining & structuring ideas whilst exploring Expenses: Printed music as
textural and timbral changes. recommended by the instrumental teacher.
$20 for piano accompaniment for solo
Focused listening and analysis of a range of music styles. 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
Literature Most likely Path
Possible Path

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English YEAR 10
Entry Requirements: Not required for this
ENGLISH course.
Topics: Reading vlog, novel or drama study, media inquiry, speech, folio writing,
static images, movie making and film study. These tasks are designed to extend Credits: Nil
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 Rollinson
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 and make an infomercial. (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 written response; express ideas and arguments in speech Contact: Mr Barker / Mr McKersey
and writing with increasing fluency; interpret how writers use language and text
conventions to create meaning and effects. ENL101
This course offers students the chance to complete one external examination in a Entry Requirements: Proven ability to
three-hour period. write accurately, read with confidence, and
complete English assessments and
ENGLISH - LEVEL 1 examinations to a satisfactory standard, as
Topics: Transactional writing, make an infomercial, film study, speaking and close recommended by the English teacher.
reading of unfamiliar texts.
Credits: 16 Level 1 (12 internal, 4 external)
Skills: Students will Read and respond to texts with mature themes and
concepts; use more of their own experiences and ideas to analyse; respond to Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.
and create texts; write with increasing accuracy in grammar and punctuation;
scrip, edit and film an infomercial. Contact: Mrs McDonald / Mr McKersey

This course offers students the chance to complete one external examination in a ENG101
three-hour period. Entry Requirements: Good coverage of
the year's work in their 2019 Year 10
English class. The expectation is that
students are generally working 'at the level'
across most strands.

Credits: 16 Level 1 (12 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 2019 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 effective 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. UE Literacy Reading Credits 4
UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 10
ESOL ENGLISH
Topics: Units of work use contexts of relevance and interest to the students to Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.
develop English language across the curriculum.
Contact: Mrs McDonald
Skills:
• Listening, speaking, reading and writing in English YEAR 9/10 ESOL
• Using the appropriate tense Entry Requirements: ESOL test results
• Reported speech will be used as a guide to entry. Students
• Vocabulary development are placed in the ESOL class that best
• Presentation skills meets their needs.
• Research skills
• Paragraph writing. Credits: No NCEA credits available

ESOL 101/102 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 Williams

Skills: ESL101 and ESL102
• Listening, speaking, reading and writing are incorporated into all lessons Entry Requirements: This is a
• Vocabulary development needs-based course for ESOL students
• Using correct grammatical forms who need to strengthen their English
• Speaking to gain and give practical information and make friends language skills of listening, speaking,
• Developing reading skills reading and writing. For most students
• Writing paragraphs, descriptions and recounts. this will be an eight period class. More
able students may only do four hours.
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Credits: 10-30 Level 1 (internally
assessed)

Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.

Contact: Mrs Williams

English ESOL201
Entry Requirements: ESOL test results
ESOL 201 and Level 1 English Language credits will
Topics: Units of work use contexts of relevance and interest to students to be used as a guide to entry.
develop English language across the curriculum.
Credits: 20-25 Level 2
Skills: (internally assessed)
• Writing recounts
• Writing formal personal correspondence Expenses: $20 Education Perfect
• Reading independently to gain knowledge subscription and $12 for IXL subscription.
• Reading for practical purposes
• Writing personal responses to texts Contact: Mrs Williams
• Grammar and vocabulary development
• Strategies to learn successfully in other subject classes
• Paragraph and essay writing
• Becoming an independent language learner
• Communicating clearly and confidently.

ESOL 301 ESOL301
Topics: Units of work use contexts of relevance and interest to students to Entry Requirements: ESOL test results
develop English language across the curriculum. ESOL 301 is designed to help Level 3 English Language and Level 2
students develop their academic English skills and support those learned in other English credits will be used as a guide to
classes. entry.

Skills: Credits: UE Literacy Reading Credits 6
• Sustained discussions UE Literacy Writing Credits 6
• Independent reading in a range of and for a variety of purposes (all internally assessed)
• Academic essay and response writing 10 level 3 English Language
• Write expressing a view point
• Academic vocabulary and grammar Expenses: $12 for IXL subscription.
• Listening in range of contexts
• Crafted and confident presentation and communication skills Contact: Mrs Williams
• Academic research and citation
MED101
MEDIA STUDIES - Level 1 Entry Requirements: Nil
Topics: How different individuals interact with the media, media genres and their
characteristics, how news and current events are presented. Plan and design a Credits: 19 Level 1 (15 internal, 4 external)
media product; Produce a media product. At Level 1, students' productions will (3 Credits Level 1 Numeracy, 6 Credits
be video-based. Typically, students will work in small groups to produce brief Level 1 Literacy)
videos based on their genre study.
Expenses: $20 for an SD memory card
Skills: Critical thinking, independent research and inquiry, time management, (recommended)
self-organisation, project management, use of media technologies including
Adobe software, working in a team, essay writing and forming conclusions based Contact: Mr McKersey
on data.
MED201
MEDIA STUDIES - Level 2 Entry Requirements: Level 1 English
Topics: How and why media genres change over time; the relationship between a credits will be used as a guide for entry.
media product and its audience; media ethics including advertising and
broadcast standards. Plan and design a magazine spread; produce a magazine Credits: 20 Level 2 (16 internal, 4 external)
spread product. At Level 2, students' productions will be print-based. Students University Entrance Approved
will create pages for the Cashmere Circuit. UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 4

Skills: Critical thinking, independent research and inquiry, time management, Expenses: $20 for an SD memory card
self-organisation, project management, use of media technologies including (recommended)
Adobe software, working in a team and essay writing.
Contact: Mr McKersey

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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 Year 10 Year 10 Year 10
French 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, $16 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: Ms Lucchese

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
$26 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: $26 for Language Perfect
subscription.

Contact: Ms Lucchese

FRENCH FRE301
Topics: History, The French Revolution, Multicultural Society, World Matters, The Entry Requirements: 14 credits (some
Environment, Book Study (poetry and literature). must be in speaking or writing) in NCEA
Level 2 French.
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: $26 for Language Perfect
subscription.

Contact: Ms Lucchese

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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, $16 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, $26 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: $26 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: $26 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, $16 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 $26 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 $26 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.
Expenses: $5 for workbook and $26 for
Language Perfect subscription.
University Entrance Approved

Contact: Mrs Carrasco

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Languages - Te Reo - Māori

TE REO MĀORI - YEAR 10 YEAR 10
Topics: Entry Requirements: Students must have
• Turangawaewae Whānau reached a satisfactory standard in the Year
• Marae Kai 9 Te Reo Māori course, or at the discretion
• Ko wai au Ngā Rēhia of the Head of Māori.
• Events and where they take place, Te Tinana
Credits: Nil
Skills:
• Kōrero / Speaking Expenses: $16 Language Perfect
• Whakarongo / Listening subscription and $10 for workbook.
• Pānui / Reading Optional: $5 Manu Kōrero Registration,
• Tuhituhi / Writing $130 Noho Marae Trip.
• Mātakitaki / Viewing
• Whakaatu / Presenting Contact: Ms Setterington

TE REO MĀORI - YEAR 11 MAO101
Topics: Entry Requirements: A satisfactory
• Te kainga Ko au standard in the Year 9 or Year 10 Te Reo
• Hui marae Ngā mahi a ngā rangatahi Māori course, or at the discretion of the
• Te kura Kōrero Pūrā kau Head of Māori.
• Ao taiohi Pānui
Credits: 24 Level 1
Skills: 18 internally assessed.
• Kōrero / Speaking 6 externally assessed
• Whakarongo / Listening
• Pānui / Reading Expenses: $10 for workbook.
• Tuhituhi / Writing Optional: $5 Manu Kōrero Registration,
• Mātakitaki / Viewing $130 Noho Marae Trip.
• 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 Optional: $5 Manu Kōrero Registration,
• Whakarongo / Listening $130 Noho Marae Trip.
• Pānui / Reading
• Tuhituhi / Writing Contact: Mr Stirling
• 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.
• Whakatauki 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 Optional: $5 Manu Kōrero Registration,
• 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: $5 Manu Kōrero Registration,
• Increased knowledge of Māori customs and protocols $130 Noho Marae Trip.
• Understanding of marae and pōwhiri
• Understanding of Māori purakau 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: $5 Manu Kōrero Registration,
• Increased knowledge of Māori customs and protocols $130 Noho Marae Trip.
• Understanding of marae and pōwhiri
• Understanding of Māori purakau and pakiwaitara, history and stories. Contact: Mr Stirling

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

Expenses: $5 Manu Kōrero
Registration,
$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

MAC301 MAS301 MAS302
Calculus Statistics 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 allows students to gain confidence in Mathematics and
Statistics. Students will be working towards achievement in several Credits: 29 Level 1:
Achievement Standards in a wide range of applications. Students will also 10 Numeracy Unit Standard credits
complete the three Numeracy Unit Standards to ensure attainment of 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 allows students to develop their fundamental skills in Number,
Measurement and Statistics. The focus is on using these skills and strategies to Credits: 10 Level 1
solve problems in a range of meaningful contexts, including interpreting data, 10 Numeracy Unit Standard credits
measuring accurately and managing finances. 10 Achievement Standard credits
(available for individuals by teacher
Students will work to provide evidence towards the three Numeracy Unit recommendation).
Standards but may have the opportunity to complete some Achievement
Standards. Expenses: $30 for workbook and/or
subscription. A scientific calculator.
MATHEMATICS 201
Topics: Algebra, Calculus, Probability, Non-Linear Graphs, Trigonometry. Contact: Dr Dalrymple

Skills: This course has a high Algebra content and covers work in Graphs, MAT201
Calculus and Probability. Students will develop an ability to manipulate Entry Requirements: A minimum of four
expressions and set out logical arguments, as well as gaining wider experience in Level 1 Achievement Standards with two at
graphical and computational techniques. Students will also gain an Merit level, including Merit in at least one
understanding of mathematical probability and associated models. of: Tables, Equations and Graphs or
Algebra and/or teacher recommendation.

Credits: 20 Level 2

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).

Contact: Dr Dalrymple

MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS 202 MAT202
Topics: Experiments, Simulations, Inference, Networks, Coordinate Geometry Entry Requirements: 10 Level 1 credits
Sequences and Series. from Achievement Standards and teacher
recommendation. Students must be
Skills: This course allows students to continue to build confidence in motivated and capable of success at Level
Mathematics and Statistics. It is aimed at students who have had some success 2 Mathematics and Statistics.
in Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics and are ready for the step up to Level 2.
Students will be working towards achievement in several Achievement Standards Credits: 15 Level 2
including foundational statistics concepts. Successful students will be allowed
entry into Level 3 Statistics. Expenses: $26 for workbook.
This course covers the Statistics required for progression to MAS302, but A scientific calculator.
NOT Level 3 Calculus.
Please note that if you meet the entrance criteria for MAT201 or MAS201 it is Contact: Dr Dalrymple
unlikely that you will be eligible for enrolment in MAT202.

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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 bivariate data, making inferences Credits: 20 Level 3
from a sample, understanding probability theories, looking at probability UE Literacy Reading or Writing credits 4
distributions and designing and conducting experiments. Students must both University Entrance Approved
produce their own report and critique others, often using 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 four Level
experiments. Content is similar to that offered in Statistics301, with students 2 Achievement Standards including
focusing on building a strong foundation at the Achieved to Merit level. Inference 2.9 and/or teacher
recommendation.
Please note that if you meet the entrance criteria for MAS301 it is unlikely that you
will be eligible for enrolment in MAS302. Credits: 20 Level 3
UE Literacy Reading or Writing credits 4
University Entrance Approved

Expenses: A scientific calculator (Casio).

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: Te Whare Tapa Whā, resiliency, mental health, inappropriate use of Entry Requirements: Compulsory course.
technology, sexuality education, relationships (bullying), drug education and
personal identity. Credits: Nil

Skills: Students will gain knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to allow them to Expenses: $20 for workbook
build their character, take charge in preparation for the real world and contribute
to their own personal well-being. Contact: Miss Te Kahu

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: $85 for Community Links Unit,
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 102 workbooks and Touch Rugby
Topics: Frisbee, Community links, Sport Education in a Touch Rugby context, self
management and manage personal fitness. Contact: Mr Walbran

Skills: Participate effectively in practical contexts for skill development, apply PED102
goal setting and write a basic training programme, access community recreation Entry Requirements: Not required for this
facilities and examine influences on participation, apply interpersonal skills in course.
physical activity situations.
Credits: 12 Level 1 and 3 Level 1 Unit
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 201 Standards
Topics: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology (including training
principles and methods), Leadership, Netball and Ultimate Frisbee. Expenses: $85 for Community Links Unit,
workbooks and Touch Rugby
Skills: Develop and apply skills to work positively within a team environment,
physical skill development, apply sports science knowledge to physical contexts Contact: Mr Riepen
to improve movement/fitness, develop and apply leadership skills.
PED201
Entry Requirements: 14 credits from the
PED101 course or approval of HoF.

Credits: 17 Level 2
UE Literacy Reading Credits 2

Expenses: $50 for University, Spencer
Park and workbooks.

Contact: Miss Te Kahu

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 202 PED202
Topics: Group processes, Risk Entry Requirements: Not required for this
management, Social responsibility, Skill course.
development, Leadership.
Credits: 17 Level 2
Skills: Develop and apply skills and
processes to work positively within a Expenses: $40 for workbook and trip.
team environment, physical skill
development, develop and apply Contact: Mr Schwalger-Smith
leadership skills, apply risk management
strategies to a challenging outdoor
physical activity.

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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: Devise a training programme for a half marathon or 10km event, apply Credits: 18 Level 3
contemporary leadership styles and theory to physical activity experiences, University Entrance Approved
physical skill development, analyse a physical skill and use biomechanical theory UE Literacy Reading Credits 4
to explain ideal technique, examine influences and devise strategies for lifelong
involvement in physical activity, analyse issues in safety management for outdoor Expenses: Approximately $160 for
activity to devise safety strategies, critical thinking skills. day trip and Run.

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 a training programme, physical skill development, plan and Credits:
implement an event, analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to 9 Level 3 (Unit Standards)
devise safety strategies. 6 Level 3 (Achievement Standards)

Expenses: $200 for three month Pioneer
membership, Adrenalin Forrest and
workbooks.

Contact: Mr Smith

HEALTH EDUCATION 101 HED101
Topics: Goal setting, Sexuality, Alcohol and drugs, Interpersonal skills, Changing Entry Requirements: Suitable completion
states of health. of Year 10 course.

Skills: Set and work towards personal goals to improve wellbeing, demonstrate Credits: 20 Level 1
understanding of interpersonal skills to improve relationships, examine strategies (4 external, 16 internal)
for promoting positive sexuality, explore how wellbeing can vary across a lifetime
and strategies to support changes, health enhancing decisions in drug related Expenses: Nil
situations.
Contact: Mrs McKenzie

HEALTH EDUCATION 201 HED201
Topics: Sexuality and gender, Health promotion, Managing Change/Resilience, Entry Requirements: Satisfactory
risks to personal safety. completion of HED101 or approval of HoD.

Skills: Take action to contribute to the well-being of themselves, others and our Credits: 19 Level 2
local community.  Students examine strategies to manage change and build (4 external, 15 internal)
resilience, as well as situations that place personal safety at risk e.g. Bullying,
Harassment and intimidation.  Expenses: Nil

Contact: Mr Atkins

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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
health issues such as child poverty, euthanasia, International health issue. Credits: 19 Level 3 (14 internal, 5 external)
Students examine issues and their implications to make recommendations to University Entrance Approved
address the determinants of Health (causes of the issue). UE Literacy Reading Credits 14
UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 5
OUTDOOR EDUCATION (YEAR 12)
Topics: Kayaking, Tramping, Snow Travel and Snow Caving, Navigation, Rock Expenses: Nil
climbing and Risk Management, Responsible Behaviour.
Skills: Team and group work skills, self-management, communication, Contact: Mrs Book
organisation, navigation, risk management and ability to maintain positive attitude
in adverse conditions. OED201
Entry Requirements: Not required for this
OUTDOOR EDUCATION (YEAR 13) course. Students must complete an
Topics: Kayaking, Bush survival/tramping, Navigation, Risk Management, Rock application form from the Head of Course.
Climbing, Mountain Biking. (Mr Smith in the PE Office)
Skills: Develop interpersonal, self-management and physical skills through
kayaking and tramping.  Analyse Risk Management strategies for an adventurous Credits: 20 (6 Achievement Standards, 14
activity while recognising and expanding your personal comfort zone.  Examine Unit Standards)
equipment, process and organise trips in to the outdoors.
Expenses: $400.00 Contribution for
various trips and activities.

Contact: Mr Smith

OED301
Entry Requirements: Proven academic
success in the Level 2 course or approval
by Head of Department. Students must
complete an application form from the
Head of Course.
(Mr Smith in the PE Office)
 
Credits: 20 (7 Achievement Standards, 13
Unit Standards)
 
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 Contact: Year 12 Head of School
manage your time and stress, make
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 - Putaiao

Science

Year 9 and 10

AGR101 SCI101 SCI102 SCI103 SCI123
Agricultural Science 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 10SCIE
Entry Requirements: No requirements for
SCIENCE - 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.
Expenses: $21 Education Perfect
Skills: How to carry out a scientific investigation and interpret the results. The subscription.
scientific thinking skills developed can be applied in many areas of everyday life.
Contact: Dr Paterson

SCIENCE - 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: $45 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 - 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: $37 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 - 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: $21 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 SCI123
Entry Requirements: This course is part of
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE- Science for speakers of other languages the Intensive Language programme and is
Topics: taken in conjunction with ESOL English.
• Working safely in a Laboratory ESOL test results will guide entry.
• Plants as Producers
• Astronomy Credits: Nil
• Chemical Reactions
Expenses: Nil
The aim of this course is to learn specialist vocabulary associated with each topic
to read and understand Science texts and to communicate scientific knowledge Contact: Manjula Yogi
and ideas in an appropriate way. Students will also be guided to ask questions,
design experiments, record observations, form conclusions and to listen and
read critically.

Skills: Skills developed and assessed are focused on practical work , plus
developing English language skills within a Science context.

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AGR101
Topics: Entry Requirements: No requirements for
• Practical investigation with an agricultural or horticultural context. this course.
• Practical skills used in agricultural or horticultural production.
• Basic plant propagation techniques. Credits: 16 Level 1
• Horticultural plant management practices. (11 internal, 5 external)
• Plant physiology.
• Landscape Design Expenses: $35 for workbook and field
trips.
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 Contact: Mr Wilkinson
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.

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 ESS201
Topics: Entry Requirements: No requirements for
This course gives students the opportunity to investigate Science in an Earth and this course.
Space Science context. It allows students to gain an understanding of the
geological forces that have shaped New Zealand and the world. It will provide a Credits: 20 Level 2 (12 internal, 8 external)
range of learning opportunities in a space context through exploring the life cycle
of stars and the effects of meteorite impacts on the solar system. Expenses: $50 for workbook and
• Practical investigation on factors that affect the size and shape of meteorite Education Perfect subscription.

impact craters Contact: Miss Sadler
• Extreme earth events in New Zealand
• Investigate how organisms survive in extreme environments
• Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality
• Demonstrate an understanding of the life of stars and planetary systems

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

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Science ESS301
Entry Requirements: 14 Credits from any
EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Level 2 Science Achievement Standards.
This course is built around the Level 3 Earth and Space Science standards. It Students without this qualification may
covers aspects of Astronomy, Marine Science and Earth Science. Students gain a apply to the HOF for consideration.
broad experience and knowledge in these areas.
Credits: 20 Level 3
Topics: (16 internal, 4 external)
• Practical investigation on an ESS related topic University Entrance Approved
• Astronomy and the search for life UE Literacy Reading Credits 4
• Socio-scientific issues UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 12
• Geological dating of the Alpine Fault
• Ocean systems (external) Expenses: $32 for workbook.
Skills:
• Independent practical investigation Contact: Miss Sadler
• Co-operative and individual interpretation of gathered data
• Research using a wide range of sources BIO201
• Reporting Entry Requirements: Students must have
• Processing information completed a satisfactory year in Level 1
Science, (16 credits) including Merit in the
BIOLOGY Biology external.
Topics:
Biology is the science of life. This course covers a broad range of biological Credits: 19 Level 2
topics including ecology, cell biology, respiratory adaptions in animals and (11 internal, 8 external)
genetic variation within populations.
Expenses: $210 for a three day field trip,
Skills: plus $39 for workbook, Education
• Communicating using the language of biology including biological drawings, Perfect subscription and adaptions
portfolio book.
kite diagrams and appropriate terminology.
• Planning and evaluating biological investigations to test ideas and develop Contact: Ms Merchant

accuracy in practical skills. BIO 202
• Observations and field sampling to explore relationships between organisms. Entry Requirements:
• Understanding how biological theories and ideas have evolved over time, as Students must have completed a
satisfactory year in Level 1 Science (12
technology has improved. credits). Students without this qualification
may apply to the HoD for consideration.
BIOLOGY
Topics: Credits: 15 Level 2
Biology is the science of life. This course covers a broad range of biological (11 internal, 4 external)
topics including ecology, cell biology and microscopy and respiratory adaptions
in animals. Expenses: $25 each for a one day field
trip, $30 for workbook, Education Perfect
Skills: subscription and adaptions portfolio book.
• Communicating using the language of biology including biological drawings,
Contact: Ms Merchant
kite diagrams and appropriate terminology.
• Planning and evaluating biological investigations to test ideas and develop

accuracy in practical skills.
• Observations and field sampling to explore relationships between organisms.
• Understanding how biological theories and ideas have evolved over time,

as technology has improved

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

evolved over time, as technology has improved.

BIOLOGY BIO302
Topics: Entry Requirements: Students must have
This course aims to extend the skills and knowledge developed at Level 2 and completed a satisfactory year in Level 2
seeks to lay a firm foundation for those advancing to tertiary studies. It includes Biology (12 credits)
the study of animal behaviour, plant responses, techniques and processes in DNA
manipulation, human evolution, homeostasis and biological socio-scientific Credits: 17 Level 3
issues. (13 internal, 4 external)
University Entrance Approved
Skills: UE Literacy Reading Credits 6
• Students learn to communicate using the language in report writing, including UE Literacy Reading or Writing Credits 7

using appropriate terminology when discussing or evaluating biological Expenses: $25 for a field trip to Orana
issues. Park and $29 for workbook and Education
• Researching and evaluating secondary sources to support biological ideas Perfect subscription.
and understanding.
• Planning and evaluating biological investigations to test ideas. Contact: Ms Merchant
• Developing an understanding of scientific argument, enabling an informed
debate on socio-scientific issues and understanding of how biological CHE201
techniques and ideas have evolved over time. Entry Requirements: 16 or more credits in
Level 1 Science, including an external
CHEMISTRY standard at Merit or Excellence.
Topics: Chemistry is about understanding the properties of substances and how
these substances can change. Students will be assessed through both internal Credits: 13 Level 2 external
and external standards. The course provides a good foundation for Level 3 and
tertiary Chemistry study. This course will offer 20 credits in total. A high level of Expenses: $21 for Education Perfect
achievement in this course will allow for entry into Level 3 Chemistry. subscription.
Skills:
• Reading and interpreting the specialist language in Chemistry. Contact: Miss Wilson
• Problem solving, synthesising new substances.
• Make connections between chemicals and their properties.
• Safe laboratory practices and familiarity with specialised equipment.

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Science CHE202
Entry Requirements: 12 or more credits in
CHEMISTRY Level 1 Science. Students without these
This practical Chemistry course is based on the internal assessments offered at qualifications may apply to the HoD for
Level 2. It will introduce students to the hands on nature of Chemistry. consideration.

Skills: Credits: 17 Level 2
• Reading and interpreting the specialist language in Chemistry. (13 internal, 4 external)
• Problem solving, synthesising new substances.
• Make connections between chemicals and their properties. Expenses: $30 for workbook and
• Safe laboratory practices and familiarity with specialised equipment. Education Perfect subscription.

Contact: Miss Wilson

CHEMISTRY CHE301
Topics: 301 Chemistry is based on the Level 3 Chemistry Achievement Entry Requirements: 12 or more credits in
Standards. The course builds on the material covered in the Chemistry 201 Level 2 Chemistry, including an external
course. The practical component of the course is based on real world examples standard at Merit or Excellence.
including synthesis of organic compounds and the production of electrochemical
cells. Credits: 18 Level 3
(15 external, 3 internal)
Skills: University Entrance Approved
• Reading and interpreting the specialist language of Chemistry.
• Problem solving, synthesising new substances. Expenses: $21 for Education Perfect
• Make connections between chemicals and their properties. subscription.
• Safe laboratory practices and familiarity with specialised equipment.
Contact: Miss Wilson

ELECTRONICS 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
• C++ programming and design
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Fault finding

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