Te Puke High School

This is only for students who are in 9A currently.

Students can explore a variety of different creative activities. This could include art, photography or painting. It could also go into the music and art fields where singing, musical theatre or drama are practised and a performance developed.

Konnichiwa, Guten Tag, Ola, Kia ora. These are some of the cultures you could be exploring in the Cultural SPIN. If you like learning about what different people and the cultures they come from then this is the SPIN for you.

This is for those students who enjoy getting active, it could include finding out about how the body works, different types of fitness or it could involve exploring different games from different countries and then learning how to play these. In the summer terms there is an opportunity to do some aquatic type activities in the school pool.

If you like getting out and about and exploring different places and planning activities, then Explore is for you. This SPIN is about finding out about what our fantastic country has to offer and then going out and experiencing it for yourself.

Students who have a love of reading, writing and language. It could be writing your own short book. Or learning how to write poetry. It could be having a book club where different books are read and sharing your thoughts about it.

If looking at world issues and trying to come up with better solutions interests, you then this is the SPIN for you. You could look at issues such as sustainability, use of plastic bags or any other things that could be better in the world.

This is only for students who have already been selected for Year 10 Plus Ultra.

Do you like to work out problems, do you have an interest in Mathematics and numbers but in a different way to normal maths then you should take this SPIN. It could include mathematical doodling or looking at games that need you to strategise and come up with solutions to problems when there may be more than one answer. 

Doing experiments, getting into the Science Labs in the school and using the equipment and chemicals. It could involve Crime Scene Investigation and Forensics. Or it could be making a rocket that actually flies.

If you like finding out how things work in relation to different types of technology, then this is the SPIN for you. Making things that can make everyday life easier. Using computers and looking into programs and activities that can be completed using technology.

Do you like working outside and still learning? In the Hort area, you will be growing plants in your plot and in containers, raising one day old chicks for a term and learning skills, such as tying fencing knots. In the classroom, we will be learning to recognise farm animal breeds and horticultural plant groups. We will be studying topics such as animal health, biosecurity, management practices that occur on farms and orchards and topics of student interest.

Field trips will be taken to gain experience of the primary sector.

This course is for students who enjoy making art. Year 10 Art is aimed at introducing and developing knowledge, skills, ideas, methods and techniques in preparation for NCEA Level 1 Visual Art.
Units could cover drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and design.

Dance is aimed at developing the structure and language of creative movement in dance. Students develop their own ideas through movement in a collaborative way, as well as through teacher direction, using different genre/styles. The course aims to be a foundation for NCEA Level 1 in Year 11.

Y10 Design and Visual Communication focuses on understanding and applying drawing techniques and design practice to communicate ideas.
Four design briefs are covered, Spatial and Product, incorporating Sketchup drawings, freehand sketching and paraline and orthographic projections.

Students will design a sleep out for themselves and a friend, then design, draw and make a multi-tool using solid works and 3D printing.

This course will prepare students for the Level 1 NCEA Digital Technologies course. Units of work covered are Web Development, using HTML code, Computer Programming using Python, 2D and 3D game development using unity and graphic design using InDesign. The course will allow students to build up their knowledge of technological areas and use digital technology to produce digital outcomes.

This course is recommended for students who are interested in using computers for processing, designing and presentation.

This course aims to assist in developing individual confidence and self-assurance through a variety of units of work that explore the use of Drama Techniques, Elements and Conventions and connect critical thinking, imagination, students own thoughts and feelings to create works and respond to others. Through improvisation, storytelling, scripts and character development students will explore Drama works and present performances.

The course is aimed to be a foundation for NCEA in Yr 11.

In this creative, collaborative junior programme students will have the opportunity to engage in innovative learning by looking at a social enterprise and creative design.

Students will spend one block looking at innovation, marketing and packaging design. For the second block, students will be creating a social enterprise within our local community.

This programme sets our students up for Enterprise and Business Sustainability subjects at NCEA Level 1 and beyond.

This course involves using design thinking to develop new and innovative food products. Students will learn about the stages of product development, learn to work collaboratively and learn how ingredients are manipulated and transformed. They will develop practical food skills as they model and evaluate food design ideas. Students will consider how and why things work and explore the impact technology has on the world.

Bring your creativity and commitment to Food Technology and let’s see if we can turn your ideas into reality!

Learn to get by in everyday life in one of the many French-speaking countries around the world. You will be able to talk all about yourself, your world and the people and places in your life. You will also learn more about how French works as you move towards greater independence in the language. Do this through a range of games, stories, online activities, songs, group and individual activities. You will also learn more about France’s geography, food, history, and culture.

This course is the prerequisite for Year 11 French. You must take it if you wish to study French in Year 11.

Y10 Hard Materials Technology is a design based practical course. Students will learn problem-solving skills through the design process and apply these skills to their project work.

Students will construct an initial metal skills project using workshop equipment and tools. Advanced skills including welding, will be developed on the subsequent scooter project.

Learn to get by in everyday life in Japan. You will be able to talk all about yourself, your world and the people and places in your life. You will learn hiragana and katakana so that you can read and write text as well as being able to speak Japanese. You will also learn more about how Japanese works as you move towards greater independence in the language. Do this through a range of games, stories, online activities, songs, group and individual activities. You will also learn more about Japan’s geography, history, food, and culture. This course lays the foundation for Year 11 Japanese. You cannot take Japanese in Year 11 without having taken Japanese in Year 10.

NOTE – you can take Japanese for a half year or for the full year. It is a prerequisite for students carrying on to Year 11 Japanese to take the full year course, unless with prior discussion with Miss Rennie.
If you wish to take Japanese for a half year, please select it 10JAP (Y10 Japanese). Select this course if you wish to take it for the full year.

Learn to get by in everyday life in Japan. You will be able to talk all about yourself, your world and the people and places in your life. You will learn hiragana and katakana so that you can read and write text as well as being able to speak Japanese. You will also learn more about how Japanese works as you move towards greater independence in the language. Do this through a range of games, stories, online activities, songs, group and individual activities. You will also learn more about Japan’s geography, history, food, and culture.

NOTE – you can take Japanese for a half year or for the full year. If you wish to take Japanese in Year 11 it is a pre-requisite that you take the full year course, unless you have discussions prior with Miss Rennie.
If you wish to take Japanese for the FULL year, please select it 10JAP2 (Y10 Japanese Full Year)

This course is for students who wish to extend their knowledge and understanding of music. The course covers four main areas; performing music, developing listening skills, making up your own music, learning about music notes and reading and understanding pieces of music.
There is great emphasis on learning to read music which is achieved through playing and performing. It is recommended that students taking this course be learning a musical instrument.

This is a practical subject where you can improve on your sewing skills and get creative. You will make a hoodie then personalise it with an original design. You will use the latest printing materials and techniques to print your design on your hoodie. Your design could be your own piece of artwork or an existing design altered to make it original to reflect your culture. You will also be given to design and make a small project of your own choice.

Extension: While making your hoodie you will also have the opportunity to gain 6 Level 1 NCEA Achievement Standard credits which will go towards your NCEA Level 1 in Year 11.

Te Reo Maori is a course designed to give students skills and knowledge in preparation for Te Reo Maori at NCEA Level 1. Students are required to seek whānau support for independent research on Tribal identity. As a class, students will be assessed by peer assessment and group work. 

Key competencies and our core values are essential elements within this Te Reo Maori class. Basic tikanga and marae protocols are taught within a safe learning environment.

NOTE – you can take Te Reo Maori for a half year or for the full year. If you wish to take Te Reo Maori in Year 11 it is a pre-requisite that you take the full year course, unless you have discussions prior with the Teacher In Charge.
If you wish to take Te Reo Maori for the HALF year, please select 10REO (Y10 Te Reo Maori Half Year)

Te Reo Maori is a course designed to give students skills and knowledge in preparation for Te Reo Maori at NCEA Level 1. Students are required to seek whānau support for independent research on Tribal identity. As a class, students will be assessed by peer assessment and group work.

Key competencies and our core values are essential elements within this Te Reo Maori class. Basic tikanga and marae protocols are taught within a safe learning environment.

NOTE – you can take Te Reo Maori for a half year or for the full year. If you wish to take Te Reo Maori in Year 11 it is a pre-requisite that you take the full year course, unless you have discussions prior with Teacher In Charge.
If you wish to take Te Reo Maori for the FULL year, please select it 10REO2 (Y10 Te Reo Maori Full Year)

This course is for students who have an interest in agriculture, horticulture or would like to learn the application of science in a context that is real and visible in the Bay of Plenty.

Learning occurs in both theoretical and practical settings.

This subject can be chosen as your compulsory Science course, please see your Leader of Learning (Kamal Nair) to select this as your compulsory science subject or write in the notes that you wish to use this to replace the science that was chosen for you.

Building Construction is a hands-on course that leads to two qualifications: the National Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) at Levels 1 and 2. Rather than focusing on any one trade, BCATS programmes build skills and an understanding of all trades in the construction industry. They also develop literacy, numeracy and communication skills and have close links with the NCEA and the Technology curriculum.

Students who participate in the Building Construction course can go on to consider apprenticeships in a variety of trades such as carpentry, brick and block laying, painting and decorating, flooring, joinery, plumbing and gas-fitting, frame and truss, aluminium joinery, etc. The programme also provides a good base for students who would like to enter other related areas of the construction industry such as architecture, quantity surveying and estimating.

This programme has been designed in collaboration with industry professionals to give you an insight into all aspects of the business from profits, people and our planet. 

This subject will be beneficial if you are looking for a future in commerce or Agri-business, or want to have a basic understanding of finance. This course will also get you out of the classroom with trips to Ogo, Zespri and around our community. 

We also include both Unit and Achievement standards to support a wide range of learners. 

This course is for students who want an opportunity to enhance their computer skills. Units of work are offered in programming, desktop publishing, graphics for the web, developing web based application skills and digital media.

Level 1 Dance is largely practical with ākonga having the opportunity to perform dances and create their own. Presentation of work to an invited audience is part of the course and ākonga will be required to take part in an evening performance in Term Three. The five achievement standards in dance cover dance technique, dance elements, dance composition and building knowledge of some performances and styles. Dance is an open course and is inclusive to all ability levels and prior knowledge.

This subject is for students interested in design and drawing.  Student's are encouraged to generate creative and innovative solutions to solve design problems that are set in authentic product and spatial contexts. That can be customised to suit their interests.

This course will give students an opportunity to experience a range of topics involved in Digital Technologies Computer Science. Units of work are offered in understanding the principles of Computer Science, programming, planning for practice, graphics for the web, developing web based application skills and digital media.

Level 1 Drama will challenge ākonga to make meaning of the world through performance and to provide pathways into the Performing Arts. The course will provide transferable knowledge and skills that can be applied to critical, social and work related contexts The ākonga will learn about a special theatre forms (melodrama and physical theatre), they will demonstrate an understanding of theatre form, playing a role in a production context and devise and create a new work. Drama will provide the backdrop of support and encouragement for ākonga to develop specific skills and techniques.

This course is not just about logic but also creativity. Students will be given the opportunity to learn the theoretical, practical and the design side of mechanical engineering first-hand.
This is an Engineering Industry Unit course working towards the National Certificate in Engineering Level 2 and designed for students who wish to take up apprenticeships in the Engineering or related trades.

The ESOL programme is designed to support English Language Learners to gain English achievement standards and Level 1 Literacy. Students will have the opportunity to develop English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Each student has an individual learning programme and the achievement standards are scaffolded to suit the particular needs of the student.

In this course students will use real life examples of facing challenges as the inspiration for their own work  as well as to develop an understanding of and appreciation for the work of others. Students will be able to produce written, visual and/or oral work. The focus of this course will be on achieving the internal standards and gaining Level 1 literacy.

In this course students will continue to develop their skills in written, oral and visual language. They will have opportunities to produce written, visual and/or oral work of their own and to develop an understanding of and appreciation for the work of others.

Enterprise studies will tap into the creative and collaborative mind of the students and identify traits common among entrepreneurs. Students will learn how to think creatively to add value to products, work in teams to create and promote a product and understand the importance of keeping accurate financial records. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Grow Challenge and create their own Market Day. 

This course will get you out of the classroom with trips to Ogo and Bay Station in the mix.

An introductory Exercise Science course consisting of a theoretical content which includes practical aspects. Learners will build a knowledge and understanding of human performance, biomechanics, physiology and humanities in the study of a broad range of issues related to human movement.

Are you interested in creating new food products? Do you enjoy doing research, working collaboratively, discovering new ideas and flavour combinations? In this course, students will learn how new food products are developed. They will explore how and why things work by testing and trialling ideas to meet the needs of a given brief.

Planning, communication and critical thinking skills will be developed as students develop their design ideas.

Students build of their learning from Year 10 and gain the language knowledge and skills needed to survive day-to-day life in a French-speaking country.  Lots of story-telling, group work, flipped learning, online support and topics negotiated according to student interest are all part of the fun. Standards relating to all four language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are available and students are encouraged to enter those that play to their strengths and interests.  

Cultural knowledge relating to daily life, history and food is also part of the course with credits available for some aspects.

Geography is the study of the environment as the home of people. It seeks to interpret the world and how it changes over time. It explores the relationships between people and the natural and cultural environments, and the effects they have on each other.

Understanding the world we live in involves aspects such as social issues, environmental issues, patterns, contributing factors and solutions. These skills are very desirable for further training and future career opportunities.

Employers seek a mixture of skills, qualifications and experience when they recruit for a job. Upon studying Geography, you will be exposed to a variety of learning activities which will enable you to become:

• Good communicators with strong presentation skills
• Competent in using ICT
• Independent researchers
• More able to work effectively in a team in a variety of roles
• Critical thinkers and problem solvers
• Appreciative of different cultures
• Good at combining information from a variety of sources through excellent writing skills

Statistics show that geographers are among the most employable compared with other disciplines. Some of the fields of work for which geographers have the necessary skills include marketing, leisure and tourism, environmental work, using Geographical Information Systems, management, urban and rural planning, surveying, the Armed Services, law and architecture.

Topics include: environmental impacts of tourism in Fiordland, an investigation into the world’s coffee trade, field trip to Mount Maunganui focusing on how features influence people's recreational choices, a New Zealand geographic contemporary issue which focuses on the use of 1080 poison for pest control, Indian Ocean tsunami, geographic skills such as mapping and graphing. As a subject we will also be offering the option to tailor your own interests and passions into the various achievement standards we offer. If the provided case study topic does not excite you there is the option for you to submit an expression of interest to combine the assessment requirements to a topic of your choice. As long as we feel this new topic will allow you to meet the assessment criteria this is a viable option as we are firm believers of applying the required learning to areas of interest.

This course will provide students with an introduction to Health studies. Students will have a variety of opportunities to reflect on their own well‐being and look at how personal, interpersonal and societal influences can affect their own and others hauora (well-being).

Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience to:

• Understand what affects their hauora (well-being)
• Develop interpersonal skills when working within a group
• Set goals to enhance well‐being and implement a plan for achieving these goals
• Develop assertiveness skills and apply these in a variety of contexts
• Explain strategies that can promote positive sexuality for people in society  

History seeks to explore and unravel possible pasts to enrich worldly understandings. Over time people, communities and civilisations evolve. Throughout the twentieth century, significant historical events have tested and transformed our human rights. This course will encourage you to make informed decisions about how past events at an international level have contributed to our society. 

Major units in this course include: Black Civil Rights in the USA, and the causes of World War II.

The skills learned will be valuable and useful throughout life and will enhance employability. History can lead to a career in Law, Journalism, Teaching, and more.

Students taking this course have the opportunity to gain all required literacy credits.

This course is designed to give students, who are interested in the Hospitality pathway an overall view of the options available to them. During the course they will look at the various careers and be able to plan for their future learning. Health and Safety in the commercial kitchen is an essential unit of study along with knife skills, food preparation, presenting and serving a wide range of foods. 

We offer both Assessment Standards and Unit Standards that are industry approved.

Students build on their learning from Year 10 and gain the language knowledge and skills needed to survive day-to-day life in Japan.  Lots of group work, story-telling, flipped learning, online support and topics negotiated according to student interest are all part of the fun.  Standards relating to all four language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are available but students are encouraged to enter those that play to their strengths and interests.  Cultural knowledge relating to daily life, history and food are also part of the course.

Level 1 Maori Cultural Studies will help you develop some basic language skills using a range of exciting learning contexts. You will be offered the opportunity to study toward Unit Standards in Field Maori, such as Maori Performing Arts, Tikanga, General, Field Maori.

A focus on Maori celebrations and Maori art and crafts, such as Raranga Harakeke, Tukutuku, Whakairo, are a major component of this course.

In a range of meaningful contexts, students will be engaged in thinking mathematically and statistically. There is a focus on applying mathematical skills to everyday situations and those needed for trades and the forces.

In a range of meaningful contexts, students will be engaged in thinking mathematically and statistically.  There is a focus on algebra skills required for NCEA Level 2 Mathematics.

This course has internal and external assessments.

In a range of meaningful contexts, students will be engaged in thinking mathematically and statistically. This is a hands-on course where there is a focus on making sense of numbers and applying mathematical skills to practical situations such as those needed for trades and forces.

This course offers internal assessments only.

Technological design is constantly changing the world we live in.  Many people make a career out of designing and creating innovative new products such as jewellery, food, gadgets, furniture, clothing, sports gear and fashion, art pieces, hair and cosmetics, floristry, special effects, engineering products, environmentally friendly and sustainable products, upcycling to simple thinks like candles and lip gloss and list goes on. What would you like to design and create in the world of Technology?  

This is your chance to direct your own learning, link with design experts outside the classroom to design and make a product of your choice. You will exhibit your work at the end of the year at a special event.  

Level 1 Music is a course that allows students to explore their musical interests and abilities. Students will have the opportunity to:

- Perform music in a group or as a solo performer.

- Use their musical knowledge and listening skills to recreate a section of music,

- Shape musical ideas into a composition

- Examine a piece of music, looking at its context and musical features.

Level 1 Music also explores the relevance of music in the context of the learner. Students will work with their classroom teacher and their itinerant teacher to develop a program that focuses on the aspects of music that interest them.

Level 1 Music is a great way for students to learn about music and to develop their musical skills. It is also a great way for students to express themselves creatively.

This course is intended for Year 11 students who would like to share their interest and passion for the outdoors and would like to investigate local and regional sustainable practices that our Tipua used to implement in the outdoors through the study of native fauna and flora. Accompanying these practices will be the opportunity to learn the practical skills associated with a Hikoi of the students' choice through place-based Outdoor Education and the pre-European journeys that our ancestors undertook during these times.

Pacific Rim Culture offers students an opportunity to bring their own cultural knowledge and understanding to learning as well as engage in new learning about various Pacific cultures. This course engages students in developing collaboration through teaching and/or learning a range of Pasifika dances and/or songs, communication skills through researching and presenting, and creativity through developing new dance ideas and presentation modes. 

There are a variety of unit and achievement standards which students can choose from to create their own personal learning programme.

The Pathways programme covers the required skills identified by employers as being essential for successful employment and is an ideal pathway for those students who will be seeking practical, hands-on employment on completion of their schooling.
The pathways programme will assist students to identify careers goals, employment opportunities, complete NCEA Level 1, gain skills and knowledge that would be sort after by employers and be well positioned to gain employment.

This practical sewing subject is for students who want to work in a group or on their own to sew different clothing and non-wearable items We will be fabric making and dying, creating casual wear clothing and quilts. You learn how to make simple adaptions to a garment to make it fit you and to create a style of clothing you like for you or someone else. You will be able to incorporate your cultural identity if you choose. 

Come and enjoy the opportunity to develop your sewing skills.

This is a course for students who have an interest in the Primary Sector (agriculture, horticulture and also forestry, seafood, equine). The course is based upon industry topics and works towards the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills as well as NCEA.

A diverse range of field trips are part of this course to increase awareness of the variety of careers and activities within the sector. Field trips are funded by the Academy.

New in 2021, there will be a series of day long skills courses run off-site by Toi Ohomai. These will cover:

• sheep farm activities, such as drenching, fencing, shearing
• activities around calving
• building and woodwork repairs around a farm
• use of orchard technology, such as hydro ladders
• using farm machinery and vehicles

The course is composed of a mixture of Level 1 & 2 unit standards (not all available standards are listed).

Our Level One Science students will be assessed in four new standards that are each worth 5 credits. The internally assessed standards will be assessed through a portfolio of student work completed during class, while the externally assessed standards will be assessed digitally in Terms 3 and 4. 

We are really excited to be able to provide a science course that is designed specifically for our students here at Te Puke High school and which gives students a great foundation from which to launch their future learning in Science. 

By the end of Year 11 students will be able to converse with Te Reo speakers in familiar social situations and cope with some less familiar ones.

Te Reo Maori is a full year academic immersion course, aimed at learning in Te Reo, through a range of communicative activities. All students are expected to participate in all cultural activities.

A key focus is preparing all students for the external exams, as well as gaining a subject endorsement.

Tutorials will be on offer to cover the internal assessment standards throughout the year.

This course is a full year programme that would benefit ākonga with an interest in multiple areas of art. It is suited to ākonga that have taken Art in Year 9 and 10, and already have a good foundation of art-making skills and knowledge. This course gives ākonga the opportunity to develop creativity and artistic skills through drawing, painting, photography and computer based design. It encourages ākonga to develop their own style through the exploration of new media and techniques and the study of New Zealand and international artists.

Level 1 Dance is largely practical with ākonga having the opportunity to perform dances and create their own. Presentation of work to an invited audience is part of the course and ākonga will be required to take part in an evening performance in Term Three. The five achievement standards in dance cover dance technique, dance elements, dance composition and building knowledge of some performances and styles. Dance is an open course and is inclusive to all ability levels and prior knowledge.

This subject is for students interested in design and drawing.  Student's are encouraged to generate creative and innovative solutions to solve design problems that are set in authentic product and spatial contexts. That can be customised to suit their interests.

This course will give students an opportunity to experience a range of topics involved in Digital Technologies Computer Science. Units of work are offered in understanding the principles of Computer Science, programming, planning for practice, graphics for the web, developing web based application skills and digital media.

Level 1 Drama will challenge ākonga to make meaning of the world through performance and to provide pathways into the Performing Arts. The course will provide transferable knowledge and skills that can be applied to critical, social and work related contexts The ākonga will learn about a special theatre forms (melodrama and physical theatre), they will demonstrate an understanding of theatre form, playing a role in a production context and devise and create a new work. Drama will provide the backdrop of support and encouragement for ākonga to develop specific skills and techniques.

Students build of their learning from Year 10 and gain the language knowledge and skills needed to survive day-to-day life in a French-speaking country.  Lots of story-telling, group work, flipped learning, online support and topics negotiated according to student interest are all part of the fun. Standards relating to all four language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are available and students are encouraged to enter those that play to their strengths and interests.  

Cultural knowledge relating to daily life, history and food is also part of the course with credits available for some aspects.

Students build on their learning from Year 10 and gain the language knowledge and skills needed to survive day-to-day life in Japan.  Lots of group work, story-telling, flipped learning, online support and topics negotiated according to student interest are all part of the fun.  Standards relating to all four language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are available but students are encouraged to enter those that play to their strengths and interests.  Cultural knowledge relating to daily life, history and food are also part of the course.

Level 1 Music is a course that allows students to explore their musical interests and abilities. Students will have the opportunity to:

- Perform music in a group or as a solo performer.

- Use their musical knowledge and listening skills to recreate a section of music,

- Shape musical ideas into a composition

- Examine a piece of music, looking at its context and musical features.

Level 1 Music also explores the relevance of music in the context of the learner. Students will work with their classroom teacher and their itinerant teacher to develop a program that focuses on the aspects of music that interest them.

Level 1 Music is a great way for students to learn about music and to develop their musical skills. It is also a great way for students to express themselves creatively.

This is a course for students who have an interest in the Primary Sector (agriculture, horticulture and also forestry, seafood, equine). The course is based upon industry topics and works towards the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills as well as NCEA.

A diverse range of field trips are part of this course to increase awareness of the variety of careers and activities within the sector. Field trips are funded by the Academy.

New in 2021, there will be a series of day long skills courses run off-site by Toi Ohomai. These will cover:

• sheep farm activities, such as drenching, fencing, shearing
• activities around calving
• building and woodwork repairs around a farm
• use of orchard technology, such as hydro ladders
• using farm machinery and vehicles

The course is composed of a mixture of Level 1 & 2 unit standards (not all available standards are listed).

By the end of Year 11 students will be able to converse with Te Reo speakers in familiar social situations and cope with some less familiar ones.

Te Reo Maori is a full year academic immersion course, aimed at learning in Te Reo, through a range of communicative activities. All students are expected to participate in all cultural activities.

A key focus is preparing all students for the external exams, as well as gaining a subject endorsement.

Tutorials will be on offer to cover the internal assessment standards throughout the year.

This course is a full year programme that would benefit ākonga with an interest in multiple areas of art. It is suited to ākonga that have taken Art in Year 9 and 10, and already have a good foundation of art-making skills and knowledge. This course gives ākonga the opportunity to develop creativity and artistic skills through drawing, painting, photography and computer based design. It encourages ākonga to develop their own style through the exploration of new media and techniques and the study of New Zealand and international artists.

This course leads onto Year 13 Agriculture/Horticulture (AGH31) and tertiary study, such as University. Students taking this course have the opportunity to learn about livestock reproductive techniques, how the environment affects growth and how farmers and growers modify these factors, carry out an investigation based upon agriculture or horticulture, and participate in field work. Discussing issues and practices with experts is an important part of this course.

Careers this course can lead onto include management positions in horticulture or agriculture, veterinary science, landscape design, marketing, and conservation.

This course is designed for students who have an interest in motor vehicles or the automotive industry. The course includes hands-on experience, written theory, and tests. Industry Unit Standards are used for assessment purposes. Students are equipped with effective means for investigating interpreting and explaining. These standards are recognised as part of an apprenticeship. Students will build a mini-motorbike frame and assemble the engine, wheels, and brakes.

A prerequisite of this course is the purchase of the mini-motor kit (approx $350).

All students are required to adhere to Health and Safety Work Act 2016, which includes wearing covered footwear at all times.

Students can only choose either AUT22 or ENS22, not both.

This course explores the basics of cell biology, genetics, and practical skills used in Biology.

Building Construction is a hands-on course that leads to two qualifications: the National Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) at Levels 1 and 2. Rather than focusing on any one trade, BCATS programmes build skills and an understanding of all trades in the construction industry. They also develop literacy, numeracy and communication skills and have close links with the NCEA and the Technology curriculum.

Students who participate in the Building Construction course can go on to consider apprenticeships in a variety of trades such as carpentry, brick and block laying, painting and decorating, flooring, joinery, plumbing and gas-fitting, frame and truss, aluminium joinery, and so on.

The programme also provides a good base for students who would like to enter other related areas of the construction industry such as architecture, quantity surveying and estimating.

This programme has been designed in collaboration with industry professionals to give you an insight into all aspects of business, including profits, people and our planet. 

It will be a beneficial subject for you if you are looking for a future in Commerce, Agri-Business, or want to have an understanding of finance.

This course will get you out of the classroom with trips to Ogo, Zespri and around our community.

This is a practical subject involving hands-on activities and investigations in the laboratory.

Topics include: atomic structure, inorganic molecules, chemical reactivity and scientific analysis

This course is ideal for students to further develop their computing skills regardless of when they last took DIT and how little prior knowledge or experience they have. Students will learn how to plan, design and create a multi page website, manage and protect computer data, use Excel spreadsheets, create desktop published documents, design, plan, create and present a digital presentation, edit and manipulate images using Photoshop.

Unit Standards will be used for assessment with the possibility of Achievement Standards, depending on capability.

This course gives ākonga the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of dance and learn new styles,techniques and composition skills. Three standards are assessed internally, these standards allow ākonga to choreograph their own dances in groups, perform whole class dances, and perform a wide range of styles and movements. Presentation of work to an invited audience is part of this course and ākonga will be required to take part in a performance evening in Term 3 to showcase their Dances. There is an Externally assessed standard which allows ākonga to interpret a dance performance (this provides literacy credits). Level 2 Dance is a creative space which allows ākonga to build their understanding of all things dance and have a go at creating their own choreography. This course is open to new ākonga.

This course is structured around spatial and product design briefs where students will design through drawings, 3D models and computer software to create, develop and express their own design ideas. The students experience the modern world of manufacturing using computer programs like Sketchup, ArchiCad and Solidworks to produce scale models of their work on a laser cutter or 3D printer.

Students who enjoy problem-solving, being creative and developing drawing skills would enjoy this subject. If you are interested in the way people choose and use products and spaces, this would be a good choice for you.

This Level 2 Digital Information Technology course offers students topics in implementing advanced procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome (web design), implementing advanced procedures to produce a specified digital information outcome with dynamically linked data (web development linked to a database), constructing a plan for an advanced computer program, constructing a computer program for a specified task and demonstrating understanding of advanced concepts from Computer Science.

This course will provide you with valuable Digital Information Technology skills to give you a head start in employment or university; skills aligned with this course include Web Development, Software Development, and Computer Programming.

This course gives ākonga the knowledge of photography techniques, methods, and ideas for developing skills required in this field. Ākonga will learn the computer program Photoshop’, which is used at tertiary level and in the photographic industry. Ākonga will experiment using a variety of media. This course encourages ākonga to be independent through managing self, the exploration of conventions and research of photographers.

Level 2 Drama will challenge ākonga through learning from all strands of the Drama Curriculum and offers ākonga the chance to gain 22 credits towards Level Two NCEA. The course will provide transferable knowledge and skills that can be applied to critical, social and work related contexts The ākonga will learn about a special theatre forms (Elizabethan and physical theatre), examine the work of a playwright and use this to devise their own performances. Students will also prepare an acting role for a scripted performance. Throughout the year, they will also view live theatre in preparation for an external exam.  This exam allows students to gain an endorsement for Drama. Drama will provide the backdrop of support and encouragement for ākonga to develop specific skills and techniques.

If you are considering a future in Education (at any level), Social Services or Health then Early Childhood Education is a great option for you with topics including Health & Wellbeing, Developing & Maintaining Respectful Relationships, Professional Practice, Culturally Responsive Practices and more.  There is a focus on self-directed learning while developing 21st century skills that could be transferred to a range of future career options. More than 30 Level 3 credits are available. 

Earth & Space Science looks into topics such as the environment, the structure of the earth, and astronomy. This subject is a balanced mix of both practical and academic activities.

In this course students will continue the development started in L1 English Matters. Students will have opportunities to produce their own written, visual and/or oral texts which show a discriminating understanding of how to shape texts as well as show a discriminating understanding of the work of other writers.

This is the required course for students intending to do ENG31 in Year 13.

In this course the emphasis will be on helping students gain the credits required for L2 UE Literacy in reading and writing. There will also be opportunities for students to gain other English credits as well.

For many students, this course should be seen as a two-year course.

This is an English Level 2 NCEA course for students who are speakers of other languages (ESOL). This course uses English Achievement Standards to increase reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and provides credits for Level 2 Literacy and NCEA Level 2.

Enterprise studies will tap into the creative and collaborative mind of the students and identify traits common among entrepreneurs. Students will learn how to think creatively to add value to products, work in teams to create and promote a product and understand the importance of keeping accurate financial records. 

Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Young Enterprise Challenge, where they will get to create their own business.

This course will also get you out of the classroom and into our local community.

An Exercise Science course that integrates and develops a knowledge and understanding of the critical thinking skills involved in exploring the Bio-sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities in a broad range of issues related to human movement. 

Topics include: application of functional anatomy & bio-mechanics to a physical activity, sport sociology, training principles & methodology, sport psychology, and akill learning and competency in a chosen skill.

In this course, students will analyse a food related problem that has importance to them. They will work creatively and analytically, trial and evaluate potential solutions. Then they will put their idea into practice and check that it has successfully solved the problem. They will develop their communication skills and improve their teamwork.

Students will learn the importance of contributing to their community and recognise that they can make a difference both socially and economically

This course extends students’ ability and confidence when listening, reading, writing and speaking in French. Students are moving towards becoming socially competent and will be able to use language more flexibly in a wider range of familiar and some less familiar situations. Topics covered include: Around the French Speaking World, Health, Poetry, Rights & Responsibilities, etc. Students will also learn about the culture and history of the French speaking world. They will also have the opportunity to make French food. A standard relating to history will also be available.

Trades Academy Level 2 helps students to pursue their interests and Vocational Pathways in a new, hands-on learning environment on a off-school site.  This will prepare them for further study at Polytechnic within their chosen pathway or for entering the workforce. Students who take this course will have dual enrolment. They will spend one day a week at a tertiary provider and the rest at school.   Students must maintain appropriate attendance at both school and Polytechnic to remain on the course, and they are also responsible for maintaining class work.  Trades Academy Courses usually offer between 20-40 credits on course completion. Transport is provided there and back.

Students can apply for a place on this course by selecting it as a subject. Applicants will be accepted after a successful interview by the Careers Department and then only after acceptance onto a Polytechnic Trades Academy course. To be eligible for entry into the Polytechnic Trades Academy you must have 60 credits at NCEA Level 1 including literacy and numeracy.  

Current Trades Courses currently available – Please note courses for 2021 will only run if numbers are sufficient. 

• PCTI 
• Level 2 Food Manufacturing Course – Mount Maunganui - 4 terms -  45 credits.
• Axiom Training 4 terms 31 credits
• Drivers Training - gain your restricted licence, forklift licence and learn how to look after and maintain a car 

BOP Futures Academy 

• Toi Ohomai  - Level 2 (1 day) 4 terms

Courses

• Hauora Fitness Automotive Engineering, engineering
• Primary industries - farming and agriculture, wood manufacturing, Pest Control
• Cookery Building and Construction Hair and Beauty Outdoor experiences Café Services Logistics and Distribution Wood Manufacturing Farming Agriculture Health Education and Social Services

• EmployNZ -  

IT support  1 term

• Te Wananga O Aotearoa

Building and construction L2, Hauora fitness, Maori Tourism, Performing Arts, Te Ao Maori

• QRC Hospitality  3 terms

Tourism

Gateway is an innovative, exciting opportunity for students, enabling them to complete school and Industry qualifications at the same time. This course is designed to give students actual experience in a workplace, to help them gain references and acquire referees and to assist them to transition into employment. Students have the opportunity to participate in courses that teach real life skills such as Security, Barista, I.T and Forklift driving, and gain work experience in a variety of work environments. The overall goal is for Gateway students to complete this course and be work ready for job opportunities.

Students spend one day per week on a work placement.

The fundamentals of this subject remain the same as Level 1 Geography “The study of the environment as the home of people.” It seeks to interpret the world and how it changes over time. It explores the relationships between people and the natural and cultural environments, and the effects they have on each other.

Understanding the world we live in involves aspects such as social issues, environmental issues, patterns, contributing factors and solutions. These skills are very desirable for further training and future career opportunities.

Employers seek a mixture of skills, qualifications and experience when they recruit for a job. Upon studying Geography, you will be exposed to a variety of learning activities which will enable you to become:

• Good communicators with strong presentation skills
• Competent in using ICT
• Independent researchers
• More able to work effectively in a team in a variety of roles
• Critical thinkers and problem solvers
• Appreciative of different cultures
• Good at combining information from a variety of sources through excellent writing skills

Statistics show that geographers are among the most employable compared with other disciplines. Some of the fields of work for which geographers have the necessary skills include marketing, leisure and tourism, environmental work, using Geographical Information Systems, management, urban and rural planning, surveying, the Armed Services, law and architecture.

Topics include: investigating an urban pattern, e.g. Homicide and Gangs in Chicago; geographic research, e.g. Field trip investigating variations in local beaches; a contemporary geographic issue, e.g. refugees in New Zealand; global patterns, e.g. water as a precious resource; geographic skills, such as mapping and graphing; and differences in development between Norway and Tanzania. As a subject we will also be offering the option to tailor your own interests and passions into the various achievement standards we offer. If the provided case study topic does not excite you there is the option for you to submit an expression of interest to combine the assessment requirements to a topic of your choice. As long as we feel this new topic will allow you to meet the assessment criteria this is a viable option as we are firm believers of applying the required learning to areas of interest.

This course gives ākonga the knowledge of graphic design concepts and principles essential for developing skills required in this field. Ākonga will learn the program ‘Photoshop’, which is used at tertiary level and in the graphic design industry. This course encourages ākonga to be independent critical thinkers who will develop their own style through the exploration of conventions and the study of New Zealand and international graphic designers.

A Health Studies course about you, others and society. Learners will develop a knowledge and understanding of the critical thinking skills involved in exploring a broad range of issues affecting New Zealand society. Students will also continue to develop objective viewpoints related to these issues. 

Topics will include: sexuality, gender, mental health, adolescent health issues, and health promotion.

History can lead onto a career in Law, Journalism, Research, Teaching, etc. It develops a range of skills including research, essay writing, and debating.

Major topics covered might include; Russia and Vietnam.

This course is designed to give students, who are interested in the Hospitality pathway an experience with various aspects of the industry. During the course they will look at the various careers, attend work experience, have specialised tutoring and be able to plan for their future learning. 

Health and Safety in the commercial kitchen is an essential unit of study along with knife skills, food preparation, presenting and serving a wide range of foods. We offer both Assessment Standards and Unit Standards that are industry approved. There are provisions for students who have demonstrated excellent skills to attend a Barista Course for certification. 

There is also the opportunity for that a Barista Course may be provided for Students who are meeting and exceeding their course requirements. This will be determined on many factors including attendance.

This course extends students’ ability and confidence when listening, reading, writing and speaking in Japanese. Students are moving towards becoming socially competent and will be able to use the language more flexibly in a wider range of familiar and some less familiar situations.

Topics covered include: Travel, Family Life, Entertaining, Leisure.

Standards relating to Japanese culture are also available.

Level 2 Maori Cultural Studies will help you develop some basic language skills using a range of exciting learning contexts. You will be offered the opportunity to study toward Unit Standards in Field Maori, such as Maori Performing Arts, Tikanga, General, Field Maori.

A focus on Maori celebrations and Maori art and crafts, such as Raranga Harakeke, Tukutuku, Whakairo, are a major component of this course.

In a range of meaningful contexts, students will solve problems that require them to choose appropriate networks to find optimal solutions. Students will carry out investigations of phenomena, using the statistical enquiry cycle and situations that involve elements of chance.

In a range of contexts, students will solve problems and model situations that require them to manipulate algebraic expressions, form and use linear, quadratic and trigonometric equations. Students will also sketch graphs of functions and describe their relationships and apply differentiation and anti-differentiation techniques to polynomials.

Students will carry out investigations of phenomena, using the statistical enquiry cycle. Students will also make inferences from surveys and experiments as well as investigate situations that involve elements of chance.

Technological design is constantly changing the world we live in.  Many people make a career out of designing and creating innovative new products such as jewellery, food, gadgets, furniture, clothing, sports gear, and fashion, art pieces, hair and cosmetics, floristry, special effects, engineering products, environmentally friendly and sustainable products, upcycling to simple thinks like candles and lip gloss and list goes on. What would you like to design and create in the world of Technology?  

This is your chance to direct your own learning, link with experts outside the classroom to design and make a product of your choice. You will exhibit your work at the end of the year at a special event.  

Learning the design process will give you an excellent ground for pursuing a career path in any Technology area

Money Matters is a course designed to allow students to improve their financial literacy. Students will learn to make informed judgments and effective decisions on the use and management of money. By being more financially literate students will be able to develop their critical thinking, make more informed choices, help to protect themselves from unexpected events, and enable them to improve their communication skills and have a voice as consumers and citizens.

A range of Level 2 NCEA credits are available for various skills.

This course offers students the opportunity to perform music either as a soloist or in a group situation. It also offers the opportunity to gain credits in performing on a 2nd instrument, composing music, music technology and studying pieces of music. (Singing is considered an instrument). There are a number of standards offered and students are encouraged to choose a program suited to their individual abilities and prior knowledge and understanding of music notation. It is desirable that students have learnt an instrument either through the school tuition programme or privately.

An introductory Outdoor Education course consisting of a practical content which includes theoretical aspects. Learners will develop a knowledge and understanding of a broad range of Outdoor Pursuits and the measures and risk management involved to conduct a safe and effective activity. 

Topics include; White Water Kayaking, bush craft, team building and interpersonal skills development, risk management analysis, alpine climbing and snowboarding (achievement and unit standards offered). Successful completion of this course leads to a National Certificate in Outdoor Experiences at Level 2. The Outdoor Pursuits Industry is a major focus in New Zealand. 

This course creates a pathway towards a National Diploma in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction).

NOTE: There are 4 major field assessments that involve time during and outside of school hours and a heavily subsidised cost.

Pacific Rim Culture offers students an opportunity to bring their own cultural knowledge and understanding to learning as well as engage in new learning about various Pacific cultures. This course engages students in developing collaboration through teaching and/or learning a range of Pasifika dances and/or songs, communication skills through researching and presenting, and creativity through developing new dance ideas and presentation modes. 

There are a variety of unit and achievement standards which students can choose from to create their own personal learning programme.

Level 2 Pathways continues to build students’ knowledge and expertise in how to identify and apply for jobs, interview techniques, and practical problem solving. Students will build their workplace training skills, and prepare to secure employment in a career of their choice. Students have the opportunity to complete a Chainsaw course, gain a Forklift License, Barista, First Aid and learn about workplace Health and Safety.  For those students who are seen as work ready, the opportunity for work experience in term three could be a possibility.

This is the science which tries to describe the whole world. It is a practical and problem solving course involving many experiments.

Topics include: Waves, Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Mechanics, and Nuclear Physics.

This practical sewing subject is for students who want to work in a group or on their own to sew different clothing and non-wearable items.  You will be making items likes quilts, wall hangings, sportswear, and casual wear clothes. You will learn how to adapt a pattern to create a piece of clothing for yourself or someone else. You will be able to incorporate your cultural identity if you choose.

Come and enjoy the opportunity to develop your sewing skills 

This course is intended for Y12 & Y13 students.

Students spend 1 day per week on work placement in a chosen primary industry.

Students taking this course have the opportunity to learn agricultural and horticultural skills and knowledge relating to the workplace, use experience gained while on placement assessed for relevant unit standards, have the Unit Standards achieved to be used towards completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (endorsed in a primary sector context e.g. dairy, equine) and also complete NCEA Level 2 and their Primary Industries Vocational Pathway Award. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in courses run by outside providers. 

Careers this course lead onto include any Primary Sector career including sheep/beef farming, dairy farming, crop management on an orchard, glasshouse management, arboriculture, landscape design, equine, seafood. The diversity of the unit standards in the primary sector qualification makes it impractical to list in this booklet.

Unit standards covered for each sector can be viewed by visiting the Careers department or Mr Martin.

The National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology is an introductory qualification that has been developed for secondary school students interested in mechanical engineering, machining, tool making, fabrication, and engineering maintenance.

This course covers the first stage of the National Certificate, Level 2 and is particularly relevant for students wishing to pursue an engineering apprenticeship or related trade. Students will learn a range of theoretical and practical skills including gas and mig welding. 

A pre-requisite of this course is the purchase of a Mini Motorbike kit (approx $350).

All students are required to adhere to Health and Safety Work Act 2016, which includes wearing covered footwear at all times. Students can only choose either AUT22 or ENS22, not both.

This is a new, multi-disciplinary general science course for students wanting to continue their studies in the Sciences, but not wanting to study at university. 

It will cover the 3 sciences - Biology, Chemistry and Physics in an all inclusive internally assessed course.

Key aspects of the course include linking to industry and practical work outside of the classroom. Students need to be prepared to take part in field trips.

It will continue on into a Level 3 course for students in the following year, if they choose.

The course will follow but not necessarily be exclusive to the standards offered below. As well as the standards offered there will be additional topics taught, e.g. Human Biology.

A Sport & Recreation course which integrates and develops a knowledge and understanding of participating in sport, coaching or motivating people or managing events or activities. 

Topics include: coaching or training other people to develop their sport and recreation skills, organising or managing sport or recreation activities, working as professional sports-person guide, and supporting or motivating people doing sport or recreation activities.

By the end of Year 12 students will be able to take part in general conversations and converse with speakers of Te Reo. Students will be able to understand most of what is be being said and contribute relevant comments. All students are expected to participate in all cultural activities. A key focus is preparing all students for the external exams, as well as gaining a subject endorsement.

Tutorials will be on offer to cover the internal assessment standards throughout the year.

This course prepares students for a future career in one of New Zealand’s biggest and fastest growth industries through introducing the knowledge and skills required as a base for further training in the tourism industry. Within this course, you will look at different aspects associated with the tourism industry in New Zealand and around the world.

The course looks at not only what is on offer for tourists, but also the various tourism sectors, such as social and cultural impacts of tourism, impacts of tourism on the physical environment, work roles in tourism, world tourism destinations, business of tourism, Destination New Zealand, tourist characteristics and needs.

This class gives ākonga the knowledge of painting, multi-media techniques, methods and ideas for developing skills required in these fields. Ākonga will experiment with a variety of media. This course encourages ākonga to be independent critical thinkers who will develop their own style through the exploration of conventions and the study of New Zealand and international artists.

Students build of their learning from Year 10 and gain the language knowledge and skills needed to survive day-to-day life in a French-speaking country.  Lots of story-telling, group work, flipped learning, online support and topics negotiated according to student interest are all part of the fun. Standards relating to all four language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are available and students are encouraged to enter those that play to their strengths and interests.  

Cultural knowledge relating to daily life, history and food is also part of the course with credits available for some aspects.

Students build on their learning from Year 10 and gain the language knowledge and skills needed to survive day-to-day life in Japan.  Lots of group work, story-telling, flipped learning, online support and topics negotiated according to student interest are all part of the fun.  Standards relating to all four language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are available but students are encouraged to enter those that play to their strengths and interests.  Cultural knowledge relating to daily life, history and food are also part of the course.

Level 1 Music is a course that allows students to explore their musical interests and abilities. Students will have the opportunity to:

- Perform music in a group or as a solo performer.

- Use their musical knowledge and listening skills to recreate a section of music,

- Shape musical ideas into a composition

- Examine a piece of music, looking at its context and musical features.

Level 1 Music also explores the relevance of music in the context of the learner. Students will work with their classroom teacher and their itinerant teacher to develop a program that focuses on the aspects of music that interest them.

Level 1 Music is a great way for students to learn about music and to develop their musical skills. It is also a great way for students to express themselves creatively.

By the end of Year 11 students will be able to converse with Te Reo speakers in familiar social situations and cope with some less familiar ones.

Te Reo Maori is a full year academic immersion course, aimed at learning in Te Reo, through a range of communicative activities. All students are expected to participate in all cultural activities.

A key focus is preparing all students for the external exams, as well as gaining a subject endorsement.

Tutorials will be on offer to cover the internal assessment standards throughout the year.

This course leads onto Year 13 Agriculture/Horticulture (AGH31) and tertiary study, such as University. Students taking this course have the opportunity to learn about livestock reproductive techniques, how the environment affects growth and how farmers and growers modify these factors, carry out an investigation based upon agriculture or horticulture, and participate in field work. Discussing issues and practices with experts is an important part of this course.

Careers this course can lead onto include management positions in horticulture or agriculture, veterinary science, landscape design, marketing, and conservation.

This course explores the basics of cell biology, genetics, and practical skills used in Biology.

This is a practical subject involving hands-on activities and investigations in the laboratory.

Topics include: atomic structure, inorganic molecules, chemical reactivity and scientific analysis

This course gives ākonga the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of dance and learn new styles,techniques and composition skills. Three standards are assessed internally, these standards allow ākonga to choreograph their own dances in groups, perform whole class dances, and perform a wide range of styles and movements. Presentation of work to an invited audience is part of this course and ākonga will be required to take part in a performance evening in Term 3 to showcase their Dances. There is an Externally assessed standard which allows ākonga to interpret a dance performance (this provides literacy credits). Level 2 Dance is a creative space which allows ākonga to build their understanding of all things dance and have a go at creating their own choreography. This course is open to new ākonga.

This course is structured around spatial and product design briefs where students will design through drawings, 3D models and computer software to create, develop and express their own design ideas. The students experience the modern world of manufacturing using computer programs like Sketchup, ArchiCad and Solidworks to produce scale models of their work on a laser cutter or 3D printer.

Students who enjoy problem-solving, being creative and developing drawing skills would enjoy this subject. If you are interested in the way people choose and use products and spaces, this would be a good choice for you.

This Level 2 Digital Information Technology course offers students topics in implementing advanced procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome (web design), implementing advanced procedures to produce a specified digital information outcome with dynamically linked data (web development linked to a database), constructing a plan for an advanced computer program, constructing a computer program for a specified task and demonstrating understanding of advanced concepts from Computer Science.

This course will provide you with valuable Digital Information Technology skills to give you a head start in employment or university; skills aligned with this course include Web Development, Software Development, and Computer Programming.

This course gives ākonga the knowledge of photography techniques, methods, and ideas for developing skills required in this field. Ākonga will learn the computer program Photoshop’, which is used at tertiary level and in the photographic industry. Ākonga will experiment using a variety of media. This course encourages ākonga to be independent through managing self, the exploration of conventions and research of photographers.

Level 2 Drama will challenge ākonga through learning from all strands of the Drama Curriculum and offers ākonga the chance to gain 22 credits towards Level Two NCEA. The course will provide transferable knowledge and skills that can be applied to critical, social and work related contexts The ākonga will learn about a special theatre forms (Elizabethan and physical theatre), examine the work of a playwright and use this to devise their own performances. Students will also prepare an acting role for a scripted performance. Throughout the year, they will also view live theatre in preparation for an external exam.  This exam allows students to gain an endorsement for Drama. Drama will provide the backdrop of support and encouragement for ākonga to develop specific skills and techniques.

If you are considering a future in Education (at any level), Social Services or Health then Early Childhood Education is a great option for you with topics including Health & Wellbeing, Developing & Maintaining Respectful Relationships, Professional Practice, Culturally Responsive Practices and more.  There is a focus on self-directed learning while developing 21st century skills that could be transferred to a range of future career options. More than 30 Level 3 credits are available. 

Earth & Space Science looks into topics such as the environment, the structure of the earth, and astronomy. This subject is a balanced mix of both practical and academic activities.

In this course students will continue the development started in L1 English Matters. Students will have opportunities to produce their own written, visual and/or oral texts which show a discriminating understanding of how to shape texts as well as show a discriminating understanding of the work of other writers.

This is the required course for students intending to do ENG31 in Year 13.

An Exercise Science course that integrates and develops a knowledge and understanding of the critical thinking skills involved in exploring the Bio-sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities in a broad range of issues related to human movement. 

Topics include: application of functional anatomy & bio-mechanics to a physical activity, sport sociology, training principles & methodology, sport psychology, and akill learning and competency in a chosen skill.

In this course, students will analyse a food related problem that has importance to them. They will work creatively and analytically, trial and evaluate potential solutions. Then they will put their idea into practice and check that it has successfully solved the problem. They will develop their communication skills and improve their teamwork.

Students will learn the importance of contributing to their community and recognise that they can make a difference both socially and economically

This course extends students’ ability and confidence when listening, reading, writing and speaking in French. Students are moving towards becoming socially competent and will be able to use language more flexibly in a wider range of familiar and some less familiar situations. Topics covered include: Around the French Speaking World, Health, Poetry, Rights & Responsibilities, etc. Students will also learn about the culture and history of the French speaking world. They will also have the opportunity to make French food. A standard relating to history will also be available.

This course gives ākonga the knowledge of graphic design concepts and principles essential for developing skills required in this field. Ākonga will learn the program ‘Photoshop’, which is used at tertiary level and in the graphic design industry. This course encourages ākonga to be independent critical thinkers who will develop their own style through the exploration of conventions and the study of New Zealand and international graphic designers.

A Health Studies course about you, others and society. Learners will develop a knowledge and understanding of the critical thinking skills involved in exploring a broad range of issues affecting New Zealand society. Students will also continue to develop objective viewpoints related to these issues. 

Topics will include: sexuality, gender, mental health, adolescent health issues, and health promotion.

This course extends students’ ability and confidence when listening, reading, writing and speaking in Japanese. Students are moving towards becoming socially competent and will be able to use the language more flexibly in a wider range of familiar and some less familiar situations.

Topics covered include: Travel, Family Life, Entertaining, Leisure.

Standards relating to Japanese culture are also available.

In a range of meaningful contexts, students will solve problems that require them to choose appropriate networks to find optimal solutions. Students will carry out investigations of phenomena, using the statistical enquiry cycle and situations that involve elements of chance.

In a range of contexts, students will solve problems and model situations that require them to manipulate algebraic expressions, form and use linear, quadratic and trigonometric equations. Students will also sketch graphs of functions and describe their relationships and apply differentiation and anti-differentiation techniques to polynomials.

Students will carry out investigations of phenomena, using the statistical enquiry cycle. Students will also make inferences from surveys and experiments as well as investigate situations that involve elements of chance.

Money Matters is a course designed to allow students to improve their financial literacy. Students will learn to make informed judgments and effective decisions on the use and management of money. By being more financially literate students will be able to develop their critical thinking, make more informed choices, help to protect themselves from unexpected events, and enable them to improve their communication skills and have a voice as consumers and citizens.

A range of Level 2 NCEA credits are available for various skills.

This course offers students the opportunity to perform music either as a soloist or in a group situation. It also offers the opportunity to gain credits in performing on a 2nd instrument, composing music, music technology and studying pieces of music. (Singing is considered an instrument). There are a number of standards offered and students are encouraged to choose a program suited to their individual abilities and prior knowledge and understanding of music notation. It is desirable that students have learnt an instrument either through the school tuition programme or privately.

An introductory Outdoor Education course consisting of a practical content which includes theoretical aspects. Learners will develop a knowledge and understanding of a broad range of Outdoor Pursuits and the measures and risk management involved to conduct a safe and effective activity. 

Topics include; White Water Kayaking, bush craft, team building and interpersonal skills development, risk management analysis, alpine climbing and snowboarding (achievement and unit standards offered). Successful completion of this course leads to a National Certificate in Outdoor Experiences at Level 2. The Outdoor Pursuits Industry is a major focus in New Zealand. 

This course creates a pathway towards a National Diploma in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction).

NOTE: There are 4 major field assessments that involve time during and outside of school hours and a heavily subsidised cost.

Level 2 Pathways continues to build students’ knowledge and expertise in how to identify and apply for jobs, interview techniques, and practical problem solving. Students will build their workplace training skills, and prepare to secure employment in a career of their choice. Students have the opportunity to complete a Chainsaw course, gain a Forklift License, Barista, First Aid and learn about workplace Health and Safety.  For those students who are seen as work ready, the opportunity for work experience in term three could be a possibility.

This is the science which tries to describe the whole world. It is a practical and problem solving course involving many experiments.

Topics include: Waves, Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Mechanics, and Nuclear Physics.

This course is intended for Y12 & Y13 students.

Students spend 1 day per week on work placement in a chosen primary industry.

Students taking this course have the opportunity to learn agricultural and horticultural skills and knowledge relating to the workplace, use experience gained while on placement assessed for relevant unit standards, have the Unit Standards achieved to be used towards completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (endorsed in a primary sector context e.g. dairy, equine) and also complete NCEA Level 2 and their Primary Industries Vocational Pathway Award. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in courses run by outside providers. 

Careers this course lead onto include any Primary Sector career including sheep/beef farming, dairy farming, crop management on an orchard, glasshouse management, arboriculture, landscape design, equine, seafood. The diversity of the unit standards in the primary sector qualification makes it impractical to list in this booklet.

Unit standards covered for each sector can be viewed by visiting the Careers department or Mr Martin.

The National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology is an introductory qualification that has been developed for secondary school students interested in mechanical engineering, machining, tool making, fabrication, and engineering maintenance.

This course covers the first stage of the National Certificate, Level 2 and is particularly relevant for students wishing to pursue an engineering apprenticeship or related trade. Students will learn a range of theoretical and practical skills including gas and mig welding. 

A pre-requisite of this course is the purchase of a Mini Motorbike kit (approx $350).

All students are required to adhere to Health and Safety Work Act 2016, which includes wearing covered footwear at all times. Students can only choose either AUT22 or ENS22, not both.

This is a new, multi-disciplinary general science course for students wanting to continue their studies in the Sciences, but not wanting to study at university. 

It will cover the 3 sciences - Biology, Chemistry and Physics in an all inclusive internally assessed course.

Key aspects of the course include linking to industry and practical work outside of the classroom. Students need to be prepared to take part in field trips.

It will continue on into a Level 3 course for students in the following year, if they choose.

The course will follow but not necessarily be exclusive to the standards offered below. As well as the standards offered there will be additional topics taught, e.g. Human Biology.

A Sport & Recreation course which integrates and develops a knowledge and understanding of participating in sport, coaching or motivating people or managing events or activities. 

Topics include: coaching or training other people to develop their sport and recreation skills, organising or managing sport or recreation activities, working as professional sports-person guide, and supporting or motivating people doing sport or recreation activities.

By the end of Year 12 students will be able to take part in general conversations and converse with speakers of Te Reo. Students will be able to understand most of what is be being said and contribute relevant comments. All students are expected to participate in all cultural activities. A key focus is preparing all students for the external exams, as well as gaining a subject endorsement.

Tutorials will be on offer to cover the internal assessment standards throughout the year.

This course prepares students for a future career in one of New Zealand’s biggest and fastest growth industries through introducing the knowledge and skills required as a base for further training in the tourism industry. Within this course, you will look at different aspects associated with the tourism industry in New Zealand and around the world.

The course looks at not only what is on offer for tourists, but also the various tourism sectors, such as social and cultural impacts of tourism, impacts of tourism on the physical environment, work roles in tourism, world tourism destinations, business of tourism, Destination New Zealand, tourist characteristics and needs.

This class gives ākonga the knowledge of painting, multi-media techniques, methods and ideas for developing skills required in these fields. Ākonga will experiment with a variety of media. This course encourages ākonga to be independent critical thinkers who will develop their own style through the exploration of conventions and the study of New Zealand and international artists.

This course is suited to students who have an interest in agriculture, horticulture, the environment, marketing, or business management. Students taking this course have the opportunity to; develop an understanding of the management decisions required in agriculture or horticulture production, explore the impact of primary production on the environment, complete research work including investigations, field trips and discussion with experts, and develop research and self-management skills beneficial to any university course.

Scholarship offered.

This practical enriched course of medium complexity is designed towards providing ‘hands on’ experience for students interested in the automotive industry and related trades. Students will work collaboratively in groups and learn how to dismantle, rebuild and tune a four cylinder 4 stroke petrol engine to a running state. Valuable skills encompassed in this course include auto electrical, mig, spot welding and gas welding. Students may also under supervision carry out basic maintenance on their own vehicles. Theoretical study is undertaken.

Level 2 and 3 industry unit standards are available for those who want to pursue a career path in Automotive Engineering or related trades.

This course investigates genetic manipulation, animal behaviour, plant responses, human evolution and processes of speciation and socio-scientific issues.

Scholarship offered.

The course follows on from L2 Building Construction and uses wood-based products as a materials medium. It is a hands on programme with industry unit standards that lead towards the National Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills. 

Students who participate in this programme can go on to consider apprenticeships in a variety of trades such as: carpentry, painting and decorating, flooring, joinery, frame and truss and so on. 

The programme also provides a good base for students who would like to enter other related areas of the construction industry such as architecture, quantity surveying and estimating.

This programme has been designed in collaboration with industry professionals to give you an insight into all aspects of business, from profits, people and our planet. 

This subject will be beneficial if you are looking for a future in commerce or Agri-Business, or want to have a basic understanding of finance. This course will also get you out of the classroom with trips to Ogo, Zespri and around our community.

This course continues on from Level 2 Chemistry, delving deeper into the process of chemical reactions. It is a very practical course and students are involved in many investigations.

Scholarship offered.

This course provides students with the base knowledge to enable them to use computers in their future studies. It can also help provide an entry into tertiary studies involving software use. It is suitable for those students who have let their study of IT lapse, or need to improve their computer skills before going out into the work force. It is important to realise that Level 3 standards are quite demanding, and you may need to study at Level 2 before attempting Level 3 standards. Students study on an individual basis and need to manage themselves and their work (with teacher help). Students may enter or leave the course according to their needs.

The course consists of 17 Level 3 credits in Web Development, Desktop Published Documents and Programming, extra standards may be offered depending on the student's experience. 

CAP32 is not an UE approved subject, however, some approved standards are available.

Level 3 Dance gives ākonga the opportunity to produce dances, perform a solo or duet, perform in an all class group dance and an externally assessed standard. Presentation of work to an invited audience is part of this course and ākonga will be required to take part in a performance evening in Term 3 to showcase their Dances. There is an Externally assessed standard which allows ākonga to analyse a dance performance (this provides literacy credits). Level 3 dance builds ākonga' creativity through the opportunity to create their own dance pieces to realise a concept. This course is open to new ākonga by discussion with Miss Cram.

Scholarship offered.

This course is structured around spatial and product design briefs where students will design through drawings, 3D models and computer software to create, develop and express their own design ideas. The students experience the modern world of manufacturing using computer programs like Sketchup, ArchiCad and Solidworks to produce scale models of their work on a laser cutter or 3D printer. 

Students who enjoy problem-solving, being creative and developing drawing skills would enjoy this subject. If you are interested in the way people choose and use products and spaces, this would be a good choice for you.

Scholarship offered.

This Level 3 Digital Information Technology course builds on the DIT21 course and is designed to give students practical and theoretical knowledge. Students are offered topics in implementing complex procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome using HTML and php, planning and developing a complex computer program using Python for a specific task and demonstrating an understanding of areas of Computer Science.

This course combines aspects of Digital media and Computer science. These Level 3 credits are challenging.

This course builds on the skills developed at Level 2. This course gives ākonga the knowledge of photography techniques, methods, and ideas for developing skills required in this field. Ākonga will learn the computer program Photoshop’, which is used at tertiary level and in the photographic industry. Ākonga will experiment using a variety of media. This course encourages ākonga to be independent through managing self, the exploration of conventions and research of photographers.

Scholarship available

Level 3 Drama will challenge ākonga through learning from all strands of the Drama Curriculum and offers ākonga the chance express one’s self through workshops and performance. The course will provide transferable knowledge and skills that can be applied to critical, social and work related contexts. The ākonga will extend their knowledge of the theories and practices of Drama and learn to create their own original pieces as well as perform scripted plays. For the first time in Senior Drama, they will also undertake solo performances. Throughout the year ākonga will view live theatre in preparation for the external exam. These 22 credits contribute towards their Level Three NCEA. This course is also tailored to support those who are selected to sit the Drama Scholarship Exam. Drama will provide the backdrop of support and encouragement for ākonga to develop specific skills and techniques.

Scholarship offered.

Early Childhood Education is a great course for those considering a future in Education at any level, Social Services, Health or Childcare. Students are encouraged to use their creativity with learning activities.

Topics include Development, Health, Learning Through Play, Developing Relationships, and Care, with a focus on essential skills and knowledge that can be transferred to a range of future career options. Students can achieve up to 33 credits which can be used towards the new Level 2 New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care, which is an approved NZQA qualification.

Earth and Space Science looks into topics such as the environment, the structure of the earth and astronomy. This subject is a balanced mix of both practical and academic activities.

Students can get UE without external examinations.

This course is extremely valuable for students considering university study. Students will design their own individual programme (with the teacher’s help) aimed at achieving at least 14 Level 3 credits. Students will have opportunities to produce a writing portfolio, create a visual and/oral text, develop an informed understanding of a literary text and respond critically to connections across texts. There will also be opportunities to show a discriminating understanding of the work of other writers.

Scholarship offered.

In the L3 English 2 course students continue their work towards gaining their UE Literacy credits, as well as other Level 2 and 3 English Credits.

Once students have gained their UE Literacy, they will have opportunities to work towards gaining Level 3 English credits.

This is an English Level 2 NCEA course for students who are speakers of other languages (ESOL). This course uses English Achievement Standards to increase reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and provides credits for Level 2 Literacy and NCEA Level 2 & 3.

In this creative and collaborative course, students will have the opportunity to engage in innovative learning by looking at a social enterprise and creative design. Students will have the opportunity to carry business, create a marketing campaign for local business and engage in a business will be creating in a social enterprise, within our local community.

Students will also have the opportunity to compete in the Young Enterprise Challenge.

An advanced Exercise Science course requiring an in-depth understanding of critical analysis which integrates and applies knowledge from the Bio-sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities in the study of a broad range of issues related to human movement. A high level of critical analysis skills are required. 

Topics include: Advanced Analysis and Application of Functional Anatomy & Bio-mechanics to a Physical Activity; Sport Sociology in relation to current trends and issues impacting New Zealand Society; Advanced Planning and Implementation of Training Principles & Methodology; Skill Learning and Competency in a chosen skill.

Scholarship offered.

Students will develop more complex processing skills in this course. They will continue to work creatively to solve an authentic food-related issue. This will involve communicating regularly with a range of stakeholders. Critical thinking and project management skills will be developed.

Students will gain knowledge and skills that will support them in all kinds of work, university study and in a successful life.

This course extends students’ ability and confidence when listening, reading, writing and speaking in French. Students are moving towards becoming socially competent and will be able to use language more flexibly and will learn the skills to cope in unfamiliar situations.

Possible topics include: a region in France, film or literature, the environment, my generation, etc. Students will also learn about the culture and history of the French-speaking world. Standards relating to culture may also be available.

Scholarship offered.

Trades Academy Level  3 helps students to pursue their interests and Vocational Pathways in a new, hands-on learning environment off school site.  This will prepare them for further study at Polytechnic within their chosen pathway or for entering the workforce. Students who take this course will have dual enrolment. They will spend up to two days a week at a tertiary provider and the rest at school.   Students must maintain appropriate attendance at both school and Polytechnic to remain on the course, and they are also responsible for maintaining class work.  Trades Academy Courses usually offer between 20-40 credits on course completion. Transport is provided there and back.

Students can apply for a place on this course by selecting it as a subject. Applicants will be accepted after a successful interview by the Careers Department and then only after acceptance onto a Polytechnic Trades Academy course. To be eligible for entry into the Polytechnic Trades Academy you must have 60 credits at NCEA Level 1 including literacy and numeracy.  

Trades Courses currently available off school site at Level 3 – Please note courses for 2021 will only run if numbers are sufficient. 

• Pre Training Police Course Level 2-3 Bethlehem College - 4 terms -  20 credits
• Axiom Training 4 terms 31 credits (L2/3 credits) Drivers Training - gain your restricted licence, forklift licence and learn how to look after and maintain a car.

• BOP Futures Academy
• L3 Construction, Automotive, Engineering, Farming and Agriculture, Wood Manufacturing. Pest Control, Hospitality, Cookery and Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage, Tourism.

• EmployNZ -    IT support L3  (18 credits)
• QRC - Hospitality Services L 2-3 
• Te Wananga O Aotearoa
• Youbee - Game Art and Development, Animation and Digital Illustration and Web and Graphic courses (L3).  Course is in Rotorua

Gateway is an innovative, exciting opportunity for students, enabling them to complete school and Industry qualifications at the same time.  This course is designed to give students actual work experience in a workplace, to help them gain references and acquire referees and to assist them to transition into the workplace. Students have the opportunity to participate in courses that teach real life skills such as Security, Barista, I.T and Forklift driving, and gain work experience in a variety of work environments. The overall goal is for Gateway students to complete this course and be work ready for job opportunities.

Students spend one day per week on a work placement.

Studying Level 1 and 2 Geography is not a prerequisite for Level 3 Geography. Geography is the study of the environment as the home of people. It seeks to interpret the world and how it changes over time. It explores the relationships between people and the natural and cultural environments and the effects they have on each other. 

Understanding the world we live in involves aspects such as social issues, environmental issues, patterns, contributing factors and solutions. These skills are very desirable for further training and future career opportunities.

Employers seek a mixture of skills, qualifications and experience when they recruit for a job. Upon studying Geography, you will be exposed to a variety of learning activities which will enable you to become:

• Good communicators with strong presentation skills
• Competent in using ICT
• Independent researchers
• More able to work effectively in a team in a variety of roles
• Critical thinkers and problem solvers
• Appreciative of different cultures
• Good at combining information from a variety of sources through excellent writing skills

Statistics show that geographers are among the most employable compared with other disciplines. Some of the fields of work for which geographers have the necessary skills include marketing, leisure and tourism, environmental work, using Geographical Information Systems, management, urban and rural planning, surveying, the Armed Services, law and architecture.

Topics include: research skills, involving a field trip to Rotorua to investigate the patterns of accommodation and attractions; global studies, which explores the diamond industry; contemporary geographic issues, focusing on human trafficking; and the role of planning and decision making, focusing on the Rhythm & Vines Music Festival. As a subject we will also be offering the option to tailor your own interests and passions into the various achievement standards we offer. If the provided case study topic does not excite you there is the option for you to submit an expression of interest to combine the assessment requirements to a topic of your choice. As long as we feel this new topic will allow you to meet the assessment criteria this is a viable option as we are firm believers of applying the required learning to areas of interest.

This course builds on the skills developed at Level 2. Ākonga are encouraged to explore ideas and extend these further to produce original artwork. Ākonga need to have a high level of self-discipline and motivation to produce the quality and quantity of work required at Level 3. This course encourages ākonga to be independent critical thinkers who will develop their own style through the exploration of conventions and the study of New Zealand and international graphic designers.

Scholarship Available

An advanced Health Studies course about you, others and society. Learners will require an in-depth understanding of critical analysis which integrates and apply knowledge and strategies to address a broad range of issues presenting at a national and international level. 

Topics will include: national and international health issues such as teen pregnancy, ethical dilemmas, euthanasia, treatment of major illnesses with contemporary and/or alternative medicines or practises and the effects of drug use by young people in NZ.

History can lead onto a career in Law, Journalism, Research, Teaching, etc. It develops a range of skills including research, extended writing, and debating. Major topics vary and students can guide their study based on interest and passion. 

Major topics might include the Cold War, youth rebellion, and terrorism.

Level 2 History is not a prerequisite.

This course is designed to give students real life experiences in the Hospitality industry. During the course they will look at the various careers, attend work experience, have specialised tutoring and be able to plan for their future learning. 

Health and Safety in the commercial kitchen is an essential unit of study along with knife skills, food preparation, presenting and serving a wide range of foods. We offer both Assessment Standards and Unit Standards that are industry approved. There are provisions for students who have demonstrated excellent skills to attend a Barista Course for certification. 

A Barista Course may be provided for Students who are meeting and exceeding their course requirements. This will be determined on many factors including attendance.

This course extends students' ability and confidence when listening, reading, writing, and speaking Japanese. They will move towards greater social competence in the language and will be able to communicate more flexibly in a wider range of situations.

Topics covered include: Japan and it's people, Geography, Education, etc.

Students will also learn about the culture, food and history of Japan.

Level 3 Maori Cultural Studies will help you develop some basic language skills using a range of exciting learning contexts. You will be offered the opportunity to study toward Unit Standards in Field Maori, such as Maori Performing Arts, Tikanga, General, Field Maori.

A focus on Maori celebrations and Maori art and crafts, such as Raranga Harakeke, Tukutuku, Whakairo, are a major component of this course.

This course covers Algebra, Differentiation, Integration, Linear Programming, and Trigonometry.

Scholarship offered.

This course covers Statistics, and Probability.

Scholarship offered.

Technological design is constantly changing the world we live in.  Many people make a career out of designing and creating innovative new products such as jewellery, food, gadgets, furniture, clothing, sports gear, and fashion, art pieces, robotics, hair and cosmetics, floristry, special effects, engineering products, environmentally friendly and sustainable products, up-cycling to simple things like candles and lip gloss and the list goes on. What would you like to design and create in the world of Technology?  This is your chance to direct your own learning, link with experts outside the classroom to design and make a product of your choice. You will exhibit your work at the end of the year at a special event.  Learning the design process will give you an excellent ground for pursuing a career path in any Technology area.

Students planning to use music for entry into tertiary qualifications require at least 10 credits from Level 2 Music. The course is made up of a number of standards that students may choose from depending on their interest and skill level. All performance assessments, whether solo or group must be completed in front of an audience in a performing situation. Students taking this course have the opportunity to: perform music as a soloist and as part of a group; compose music; research a music topic; examine the contexts that influence a piece of music and study pieces of music; apply music theory in understanding harmonies.

Scholarship offered.

An advanced Outdoor Education course with a focus on planning and leadership. Learners will integrate and apply knowledge in a broad range of Outdoor Pursuits and the measures and risk management involved to conduct a safe and effective activity.
Topics include: multi-sport training, fitness programme development, intermediate bush craft, facilitation of team building activities based upon the school’s peer support programme, and intermediate snowboarding. 

The Outdoor Pursuits Industry is a major focus in New Zealand. This course creates a pathway towards a National Diploma in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction).

NOTE: There are four major field assessments that involve time during and outside of school hours.

Pacific Rim Culture offers students an opportunity to bring their own cultural knowledge and understanding to learning as well as engage in new learning about various Pacific cultures. This course engages students in developing collaboration through teaching and/or learning a range of Pasifika dances and/or songs, communication skills through researching and presenting, and creativity through developing new dance ideas and presentation modes. 

There are a variety of unit and achievement standards which students can choose from to create their own personal learning programme.

This course continues on from Level 2 Physics, delving deeper into the areas of Mechanics, Electricity and Waves.

There are options for students to undertake Internal Achievement Standards in this programme.

This practical sewing subject is for students who want to work in a group or on their own, to sew different clothing and non-wearable items.  We will be making items likes quilts, applied design, embroidery, applique, printing fabric and creating a ball or evening wear garment. You learn how pattern draft your own garment to ensure a perfect fit.  You could include a cultural aspect to the items you make, create a series of clothing for your own style and label or maybe make your ball dress. This could be a top, skirt, trousers, or a dress. You will be able to incorporate your cultural identity if you choose. 

Come and enjoy the opportunity to develop your sewing skills. 

This course prepares students for a future career in one of New Zealand’s biggest and fastest growth industries; introducing the knowledge and skills required as a base for further training in the tourism industry. Within this course, students will look at different aspects associated with the tourism industry in New Zealand and Pacific Island Countries.

The course looks at what is on offer for tourists and also the various tourism sectors, such as Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations, natural attractions and significant sites in tourism Maori, economic impacts of tourism, and Rotorua as a tourist destination.

This is a Sport & Recreation course which integrates and applies knowledge of participating in sport, coaching, or managing events or activities.

Topics include: coaching or training other people to develop their sport and recreation skills, organising or managing sport or recreation activities,  and supporting or motivating people doing sport or recreation activities.

By the end of Year 13 students will be able to converse with speakers of Te Reo in familiar social situations and cope with less familiar ones. Students will be able to understand most of what is being said and contribute relevant comments.

All students are expected to participate in all cultural activities. 

A key focus is preparing all students for the external exams, as well as gaining a subject endorsement.

Tutorials will be on offer to cover the internal assessment standards throughout the year.

This course builds on the skills developed at Level 2. Ākonga are encouraged to explore ideas and extend these further to produce original artwork. Ākonga need to have a high level of self-discipline and motivation to produce the quality and quantity of work required at Level 3. This course encourages ākonga to be independent critical thinkers who will develop their own style through the exploration of conventions and the study of New Zealand and international artists.

Scholarship Available

Students build of their learning from Year 10 and gain the language knowledge and skills needed to survive day-to-day life in a French-speaking country.  Lots of story-telling, group work, flipped learning, online support and topics negotiated according to student interest are all part of the fun. Standards relating to all four language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are available and students are encouraged to enter those that play to their strengths and interests.  

Cultural knowledge relating to daily life, history and food is also part of the course with credits available for some aspects.

Students build on their learning from Year 10 and gain the language knowledge and skills needed to survive day-to-day life in Japan.  Lots of group work, story-telling, flipped learning, online support and topics negotiated according to student interest are all part of the fun.  Standards relating to all four language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are available but students are encouraged to enter those that play to their strengths and interests.  Cultural knowledge relating to daily life, history and food are also part of the course.

By the end of Year 11 students will be able to converse with Te Reo speakers in familiar social situations and cope with some less familiar ones.

Te Reo Maori is a full year academic immersion course, aimed at learning in Te Reo, through a range of communicative activities. All students are expected to participate in all cultural activities.

A key focus is preparing all students for the external exams, as well as gaining a subject endorsement.

Tutorials will be on offer to cover the internal assessment standards throughout the year.

This is a practical subject involving hands-on activities and investigations in the laboratory.

Topics include: atomic structure, inorganic molecules, chemical reactivity and scientific analysis

Earth & Space Science looks into topics such as the environment, the structure of the earth, and astronomy. This subject is a balanced mix of both practical and academic activities.

An Exercise Science course that integrates and develops a knowledge and understanding of the critical thinking skills involved in exploring the Bio-sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities in a broad range of issues related to human movement. 

Topics include: application of functional anatomy & bio-mechanics to a physical activity, sport sociology, training principles & methodology, sport psychology, and akill learning and competency in a chosen skill.

This course extends students’ ability and confidence when listening, reading, writing and speaking in French. Students are moving towards becoming socially competent and will be able to use language more flexibly in a wider range of familiar and some less familiar situations. Topics covered include: Around the French Speaking World, Health, Poetry, Rights & Responsibilities, etc. Students will also learn about the culture and history of the French speaking world. They will also have the opportunity to make French food. A standard relating to history will also be available.

A Health Studies course about you, others and society. Learners will develop a knowledge and understanding of the critical thinking skills involved in exploring a broad range of issues affecting New Zealand society. Students will also continue to develop objective viewpoints related to these issues. 

Topics will include: sexuality, gender, mental health, adolescent health issues, and health promotion.

This course extends students’ ability and confidence when listening, reading, writing and speaking in Japanese. Students are moving towards becoming socially competent and will be able to use the language more flexibly in a wider range of familiar and some less familiar situations.

Topics covered include: Travel, Family Life, Entertaining, Leisure.

Standards relating to Japanese culture are also available.

In a range of meaningful contexts, students will solve problems that require them to choose appropriate networks to find optimal solutions. Students will carry out investigations of phenomena, using the statistical enquiry cycle and situations that involve elements of chance.

In a range of contexts, students will solve problems and model situations that require them to manipulate algebraic expressions, form and use linear, quadratic and trigonometric equations. Students will also sketch graphs of functions and describe their relationships and apply differentiation and anti-differentiation techniques to polynomials.

Students will carry out investigations of phenomena, using the statistical enquiry cycle. Students will also make inferences from surveys and experiments as well as investigate situations that involve elements of chance.

Money Matters is a course designed to allow students to improve their financial literacy. Students will learn to make informed judgments and effective decisions on the use and management of money. By being more financially literate students will be able to develop their critical thinking, make more informed choices, help to protect themselves from unexpected events, and enable them to improve their communication skills and have a voice as consumers and citizens.

A range of Level 2 NCEA credits are available for various skills.

An introductory Outdoor Education course consisting of a practical content which includes theoretical aspects. Learners will develop a knowledge and understanding of a broad range of Outdoor Pursuits and the measures and risk management involved to conduct a safe and effective activity. 

Topics include; White Water Kayaking, bush craft, team building and interpersonal skills development, risk management analysis, alpine climbing and snowboarding (achievement and unit standards offered). Successful completion of this course leads to a National Certificate in Outdoor Experiences at Level 2. The Outdoor Pursuits Industry is a major focus in New Zealand. 

This course creates a pathway towards a National Diploma in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction).

NOTE: There are 4 major field assessments that involve time during and outside of school hours and a heavily subsidised cost.

This course is intended for Y12 & Y13 students.

Students spend 1 day per week on work placement in a chosen primary industry.

Students taking this course have the opportunity to learn agricultural and horticultural skills and knowledge relating to the workplace, use experience gained while on placement assessed for relevant unit standards, have the Unit Standards achieved to be used towards completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (endorsed in a primary sector context e.g. dairy, equine) and also complete NCEA Level 2 and their Primary Industries Vocational Pathway Award. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in courses run by outside providers. 

Careers this course lead onto include any Primary Sector career including sheep/beef farming, dairy farming, crop management on an orchard, glasshouse management, arboriculture, landscape design, equine, seafood. The diversity of the unit standards in the primary sector qualification makes it impractical to list in this booklet.

Unit standards covered for each sector can be viewed by visiting the Careers department or Mr Martin.

The National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology is an introductory qualification that has been developed for secondary school students interested in mechanical engineering, machining, tool making, fabrication, and engineering maintenance.

This course covers the first stage of the National Certificate, Level 2 and is particularly relevant for students wishing to pursue an engineering apprenticeship or related trade. Students will learn a range of theoretical and practical skills including gas and mig welding. 

A pre-requisite of this course is the purchase of a Mini Motorbike kit (approx $350).

All students are required to adhere to Health and Safety Work Act 2016, which includes wearing covered footwear at all times. Students can only choose either AUT22 or ENS22, not both.

This is a new, multi-disciplinary general science course for students wanting to continue their studies in the Sciences, but not wanting to study at university. 

It will cover the 3 sciences - Biology, Chemistry and Physics in an all inclusive internally assessed course.

Key aspects of the course include linking to industry and practical work outside of the classroom. Students need to be prepared to take part in field trips.

It will continue on into a Level 3 course for students in the following year, if they choose.

The course will follow but not necessarily be exclusive to the standards offered below. As well as the standards offered there will be additional topics taught, e.g. Human Biology.

A Sport & Recreation course which integrates and develops a knowledge and understanding of participating in sport, coaching or motivating people or managing events or activities. 

Topics include: coaching or training other people to develop their sport and recreation skills, organising or managing sport or recreation activities, working as professional sports-person guide, and supporting or motivating people doing sport or recreation activities.

By the end of Year 12 students will be able to take part in general conversations and converse with speakers of Te Reo. Students will be able to understand most of what is be being said and contribute relevant comments. All students are expected to participate in all cultural activities. A key focus is preparing all students for the external exams, as well as gaining a subject endorsement.

Tutorials will be on offer to cover the internal assessment standards throughout the year.

This course prepares students for a future career in one of New Zealand’s biggest and fastest growth industries through introducing the knowledge and skills required as a base for further training in the tourism industry. Within this course, you will look at different aspects associated with the tourism industry in New Zealand and around the world.

The course looks at not only what is on offer for tourists, but also the various tourism sectors, such as social and cultural impacts of tourism, impacts of tourism on the physical environment, work roles in tourism, world tourism destinations, business of tourism, Destination New Zealand, tourist characteristics and needs.

This course is suited to students who have an interest in agriculture, horticulture, the environment, marketing, or business management. Students taking this course have the opportunity to; develop an understanding of the management decisions required in agriculture or horticulture production, explore the impact of primary production on the environment, complete research work including investigations, field trips and discussion with experts, and develop research and self-management skills beneficial to any university course.

Scholarship offered.

This practical enriched course of medium complexity is designed towards providing ‘hands on’ experience for students interested in the automotive industry and related trades. Students will work collaboratively in groups and learn how to dismantle, rebuild and tune a four cylinder 4 stroke petrol engine to a running state. Valuable skills encompassed in this course include auto electrical, mig, spot welding and gas welding. Students may also under supervision carry out basic maintenance on their own vehicles. Theoretical study is undertaken.

Level 2 and 3 industry unit standards are available for those who want to pursue a career path in Automotive Engineering or related trades.

This course investigates genetic manipulation, animal behaviour, plant responses, human evolution and processes of speciation and socio-scientific issues.

Scholarship offered.

The course follows on from L2 Building Construction and uses wood-based products as a materials medium. It is a hands on programme with industry unit standards that lead towards the National Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills. 

Students who participate in this programme can go on to consider apprenticeships in a variety of trades such as: carpentry, painting and decorating, flooring, joinery, frame and truss and so on. 

The programme also provides a good base for students who would like to enter other related areas of the construction industry such as architecture, quantity surveying and estimating.

This programme has been designed in collaboration with industry professionals to give you an insight into all aspects of business, from profits, people and our planet. 

This subject will be beneficial if you are looking for a future in commerce or Agri-Business, or want to have a basic understanding of finance. This course will also get you out of the classroom with trips to Ogo, Zespri and around our community.

This course continues on from Level 2 Chemistry, delving deeper into the process of chemical reactions. It is a very practical course and students are involved in many investigations.

Scholarship offered.

This course provides students with the base knowledge to enable them to use computers in their future studies. It can also help provide an entry into tertiary studies involving software use. It is suitable for those students who have let their study of IT lapse, or need to improve their computer skills before going out into the work force. It is important to realise that Level 3 standards are quite demanding, and you may need to study at Level 2 before attempting Level 3 standards. Students study on an individual basis and need to manage themselves and their work (with teacher help). Students may enter or leave the course according to their needs.

The course consists of 17 Level 3 credits in Web Development, Desktop Published Documents and Programming, extra standards may be offered depending on the student's experience. 

CAP32 is not an UE approved subject, however, some approved standards are available.

Level 3 Dance gives ākonga the opportunity to produce dances, perform a solo or duet, perform in an all class group dance and an externally assessed standard. Presentation of work to an invited audience is part of this course and ākonga will be required to take part in a performance evening in Term 3 to showcase their Dances. There is an Externally assessed standard which allows ākonga to analyse a dance performance (this provides literacy credits). Level 3 dance builds ākonga' creativity through the opportunity to create their own dance pieces to realise a concept. This course is open to new ākonga by discussion with Miss Cram.

Scholarship offered.

This course is structured around spatial and product design briefs where students will design through drawings, 3D models and computer software to create, develop and express their own design ideas. The students experience the modern world of manufacturing using computer programs like Sketchup, ArchiCad and Solidworks to produce scale models of their work on a laser cutter or 3D printer. 

Students who enjoy problem-solving, being creative and developing drawing skills would enjoy this subject. If you are interested in the way people choose and use products and spaces, this would be a good choice for you.

Scholarship offered.

This Level 3 Digital Information Technology course builds on the DIT21 course and is designed to give students practical and theoretical knowledge. Students are offered topics in implementing complex procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome using HTML and php, planning and developing a complex computer program using Python for a specific task and demonstrating an understanding of areas of Computer Science.

This course combines aspects of Digital media and Computer science. These Level 3 credits are challenging.

This course builds on the skills developed at Level 2. This course gives ākonga the knowledge of photography techniques, methods, and ideas for developing skills required in this field. Ākonga will learn the computer program Photoshop’, which is used at tertiary level and in the photographic industry. Ākonga will experiment using a variety of media. This course encourages ākonga to be independent through managing self, the exploration of conventions and research of photographers.

Scholarship available

Level 3 Drama will challenge ākonga through learning from all strands of the Drama Curriculum and offers ākonga the chance express one’s self through workshops and performance. The course will provide transferable knowledge and skills that can be applied to critical, social and work related contexts. The ākonga will extend their knowledge of the theories and practices of Drama and learn to create their own original pieces as well as perform scripted plays. For the first time in Senior Drama, they will also undertake solo performances. Throughout the year ākonga will view live theatre in preparation for the external exam. These 22 credits contribute towards their Level Three NCEA. This course is also tailored to support those who are selected to sit the Drama Scholarship Exam. Drama will provide the backdrop of support and encouragement for ākonga to develop specific skills and techniques.

Scholarship offered.

Early Childhood Education is a great course for those considering a future in Education at any level, Social Services, Health or Childcare. Students are encouraged to use their creativity with learning activities.

Topics include Development, Health, Learning Through Play, Developing Relationships, and Care, with a focus on essential skills and knowledge that can be transferred to a range of future career options. Students can achieve up to 33 credits which can be used towards the new Level 2 New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care, which is an approved NZQA qualification.

Earth and Space Science looks into topics such as the environment, the structure of the earth and astronomy. This subject is a balanced mix of both practical and academic activities.

Students can get UE without external examinations.

This course is extremely valuable for students considering university study. Students will design their own individual programme (with the teacher’s help) aimed at achieving at least 14 Level 3 credits. Students will have opportunities to produce a writing portfolio, create a visual and/oral text, develop an informed understanding of a literary text and respond critically to connections across texts. There will also be opportunities to show a discriminating understanding of the work of other writers.

Scholarship offered.

In the L3 English 2 course students continue their work towards gaining their UE Literacy credits, as well as other Level 2 and 3 English Credits.

Once students have gained their UE Literacy, they will have opportunities to work towards gaining Level 3 English credits.

This is an English Level 2 NCEA course for students who are speakers of other languages (ESOL). This course uses English Achievement Standards to increase reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and provides credits for Level 2 Literacy and NCEA Level 2 & 3.

In this creative and collaborative course, students will have the opportunity to engage in innovative learning by looking at a social enterprise and creative design. Students will have the opportunity to carry business, create a marketing campaign for local business and engage in a business will be creating in a social enterprise, within our local community.

Students will also have the opportunity to compete in the Young Enterprise Challenge.

An advanced Exercise Science course requiring an in-depth understanding of critical analysis which integrates and applies knowledge from the Bio-sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities in the study of a broad range of issues related to human movement. A high level of critical analysis skills are required. 

Topics include: Advanced Analysis and Application of Functional Anatomy & Bio-mechanics to a Physical Activity; Sport Sociology in relation to current trends and issues impacting New Zealand Society; Advanced Planning and Implementation of Training Principles & Methodology; Skill Learning and Competency in a chosen skill.

Scholarship offered.

Students will develop more complex processing skills in this course. They will continue to work creatively to solve an authentic food-related issue. This will involve communicating regularly with a range of stakeholders. Critical thinking and project management skills will be developed.

Students will gain knowledge and skills that will support them in all kinds of work, university study and in a successful life.

This course extends students’ ability and confidence when listening, reading, writing and speaking in French. Students are moving towards becoming socially competent and will be able to use language more flexibly and will learn the skills to cope in unfamiliar situations.

Possible topics include: a region in France, film or literature, the environment, my generation, etc. Students will also learn about the culture and history of the French-speaking world. Standards relating to culture may also be available.

Scholarship offered.

Trades Academy Level  3 helps students to pursue their interests and Vocational Pathways in a new, hands-on learning environment off school site.  This will prepare them for further study at Polytechnic within their chosen pathway or for entering the workforce. Students who take this course will have dual enrolment. They will spend up to two days a week at a tertiary provider and the rest at school.   Students must maintain appropriate attendance at both school and Polytechnic to remain on the course, and they are also responsible for maintaining class work.  Trades Academy Courses usually offer between 20-40 credits on course completion. Transport is provided there and back.

Students can apply for a place on this course by selecting it as a subject. Applicants will be accepted after a successful interview by the Careers Department and then only after acceptance onto a Polytechnic Trades Academy course. To be eligible for entry into the Polytechnic Trades Academy you must have 60 credits at NCEA Level 1 including literacy and numeracy.  

Trades Courses currently available off school site at Level 3 – Please note courses for 2021 will only run if numbers are sufficient. 

• Pre Training Police Course Level 2-3 Bethlehem College - 4 terms -  20 credits
• Axiom Training 4 terms 31 credits (L2/3 credits) Drivers Training - gain your restricted licence, forklift licence and learn how to look after and maintain a car.

• BOP Futures Academy
• L3 Construction, Automotive, Engineering, Farming and Agriculture, Wood Manufacturing. Pest Control, Hospitality, Cookery and Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage, Tourism.

• EmployNZ -    IT support L3  (18 credits)
• QRC - Hospitality Services L 2-3 
• Te Wananga O Aotearoa
• Youbee - Game Art and Development, Animation and Digital Illustration and Web and Graphic courses (L3).  Course is in Rotorua

Gateway is an innovative, exciting opportunity for students, enabling them to complete school and Industry qualifications at the same time.  This course is designed to give students actual work experience in a workplace, to help them gain references and acquire referees and to assist them to transition into the workplace. Students have the opportunity to participate in courses that teach real life skills such as Security, Barista, I.T and Forklift driving, and gain work experience in a variety of work environments. The overall goal is for Gateway students to complete this course and be work ready for job opportunities.

Students spend one day per week on a work placement.

Studying Level 1 and 2 Geography is not a prerequisite for Level 3 Geography. Geography is the study of the environment as the home of people. It seeks to interpret the world and how it changes over time. It explores the relationships between people and the natural and cultural environments and the effects they have on each other. 

Understanding the world we live in involves aspects such as social issues, environmental issues, patterns, contributing factors and solutions. These skills are very desirable for further training and future career opportunities.

Employers seek a mixture of skills, qualifications and experience when they recruit for a job. Upon studying Geography, you will be exposed to a variety of learning activities which will enable you to become:

• Good communicators with strong presentation skills
• Competent in using ICT
• Independent researchers
• More able to work effectively in a team in a variety of roles
• Critical thinkers and problem solvers
• Appreciative of different cultures
• Good at combining information from a variety of sources through excellent writing skills

Statistics show that geographers are among the most employable compared with other disciplines. Some of the fields of work for which geographers have the necessary skills include marketing, leisure and tourism, environmental work, using Geographical Information Systems, management, urban and rural planning, surveying, the Armed Services, law and architecture.

Topics include: research skills, involving a field trip to Rotorua to investigate the patterns of accommodation and attractions; global studies, which explores the diamond industry; contemporary geographic issues, focusing on human trafficking; and the role of planning and decision making, focusing on the Rhythm & Vines Music Festival. As a subject we will also be offering the option to tailor your own interests and passions into the various achievement standards we offer. If the provided case study topic does not excite you there is the option for you to submit an expression of interest to combine the assessment requirements to a topic of your choice. As long as we feel this new topic will allow you to meet the assessment criteria this is a viable option as we are firm believers of applying the required learning to areas of interest.

This course builds on the skills developed at Level 2. Ākonga are encouraged to explore ideas and extend these further to produce original artwork. Ākonga need to have a high level of self-discipline and motivation to produce the quality and quantity of work required at Level 3. This course encourages ākonga to be independent critical thinkers who will develop their own style through the exploration of conventions and the study of New Zealand and international graphic designers.

Scholarship Available

An advanced Health Studies course about you, others and society. Learners will require an in-depth understanding of critical analysis which integrates and apply knowledge and strategies to address a broad range of issues presenting at a national and international level. 

Topics will include: national and international health issues such as teen pregnancy, ethical dilemmas, euthanasia, treatment of major illnesses with contemporary and/or alternative medicines or practises and the effects of drug use by young people in NZ.

History can lead onto a career in Law, Journalism, Research, Teaching, etc. It develops a range of skills including research, extended writing, and debating. Major topics vary and students can guide their study based on interest and passion. 

Major topics might include the Cold War, youth rebellion, and terrorism.

Level 2 History is not a prerequisite.

This course is designed to give students real life experiences in the Hospitality industry. During the course they will look at the various careers, attend work experience, have specialised tutoring and be able to plan for their future learning. 

Health and Safety in the commercial kitchen is an essential unit of study along with knife skills, food preparation, presenting and serving a wide range of foods. We offer both Assessment Standards and Unit Standards that are industry approved. There are provisions for students who have demonstrated excellent skills to attend a Barista Course for certification. 

A Barista Course may be provided for Students who are meeting and exceeding their course requirements. This will be determined on many factors including attendance.

This course extends students' ability and confidence when listening, reading, writing, and speaking Japanese. They will move towards greater social competence in the language and will be able to communicate more flexibly in a wider range of situations.

Topics covered include: Japan and it's people, Geography, Education, etc.

Students will also learn about the culture, food and history of Japan.

Level 3 Maori Cultural Studies will help you develop some basic language skills using a range of exciting learning contexts. You will be offered the opportunity to study toward Unit Standards in Field Maori, such as Maori Performing Arts, Tikanga, General, Field Maori.

A focus on Maori celebrations and Maori art and crafts, such as Raranga Harakeke, Tukutuku, Whakairo, are a major component of this course.

This course covers Algebra, Differentiation, Integration, Linear Programming, and Trigonometry.

Scholarship offered.

This course covers Statistics, and Probability.

Scholarship offered.

Technological design is constantly changing the world we live in.  Many people make a career out of designing and creating innovative new products such as jewellery, food, gadgets, furniture, clothing, sports gear, and fashion, art pieces, robotics, hair and cosmetics, floristry, special effects, engineering products, environmentally friendly and sustainable products, up-cycling to simple things like candles and lip gloss and the list goes on. What would you like to design and create in the world of Technology?  This is your chance to direct your own learning, link with experts outside the classroom to design and make a product of your choice. You will exhibit your work at the end of the year at a special event.  Learning the design process will give you an excellent ground for pursuing a career path in any Technology area.

Students planning to use music for entry into tertiary qualifications require at least 10 credits from Level 2 Music. The course is made up of a number of standards that students may choose from depending on their interest and skill level. All performance assessments, whether solo or group must be completed in front of an audience in a performing situation. Students taking this course have the opportunity to: perform music as a soloist and as part of a group; compose music; research a music topic; examine the contexts that influence a piece of music and study pieces of music; apply music theory in understanding harmonies.

Scholarship offered.

An advanced Outdoor Education course with a focus on planning and leadership. Learners will integrate and apply knowledge in a broad range of Outdoor Pursuits and the measures and risk management involved to conduct a safe and effective activity.
Topics include: multi-sport training, fitness programme development, intermediate bush craft, facilitation of team building activities based upon the school’s peer support programme, and intermediate snowboarding. 

The Outdoor Pursuits Industry is a major focus in New Zealand. This course creates a pathway towards a National Diploma in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction).

NOTE: There are four major field assessments that involve time during and outside of school hours.

Pacific Rim Culture offers students an opportunity to bring their own cultural knowledge and understanding to learning as well as engage in new learning about various Pacific cultures. This course engages students in developing collaboration through teaching and/or learning a range of Pasifika dances and/or songs, communication skills through researching and presenting, and creativity through developing new dance ideas and presentation modes. 

There are a variety of unit and achievement standards which students can choose from to create their own personal learning programme.

This course continues on from Level 2 Physics, delving deeper into the areas of Mechanics, Electricity and Waves.

There are options for students to undertake Internal Achievement Standards in this programme.

This practical sewing subject is for students who want to work in a group or on their own, to sew different clothing and non-wearable items.  We will be making items likes quilts, applied design, embroidery, applique, printing fabric and creating a ball or evening wear garment. You learn how pattern draft your own garment to ensure a perfect fit.  You could include a cultural aspect to the items you make, create a series of clothing for your own style and label or maybe make your ball dress. This could be a top, skirt, trousers, or a dress. You will be able to incorporate your cultural identity if you choose. 

Come and enjoy the opportunity to develop your sewing skills. 

This course prepares students for a future career in one of New Zealand’s biggest and fastest growth industries; introducing the knowledge and skills required as a base for further training in the tourism industry. Within this course, students will look at different aspects associated with the tourism industry in New Zealand and Pacific Island Countries.

The course looks at what is on offer for tourists and also the various tourism sectors, such as Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations, natural attractions and significant sites in tourism Maori, economic impacts of tourism, and Rotorua as a tourist destination.

This is a Sport & Recreation course which integrates and applies knowledge of participating in sport, coaching, or managing events or activities.

Topics include: coaching or training other people to develop their sport and recreation skills, organising or managing sport or recreation activities,  and supporting or motivating people doing sport or recreation activities.

By the end of Year 13 students will be able to converse with speakers of Te Reo in familiar social situations and cope with less familiar ones. Students will be able to understand most of what is being said and contribute relevant comments.

All students are expected to participate in all cultural activities. 

A key focus is preparing all students for the external exams, as well as gaining a subject endorsement.

Tutorials will be on offer to cover the internal assessment standards throughout the year.

This course builds on the skills developed at Level 2. Ākonga are encouraged to explore ideas and extend these further to produce original artwork. Ākonga need to have a high level of self-discipline and motivation to produce the quality and quantity of work required at Level 3. This course encourages ākonga to be independent critical thinkers who will develop their own style through the exploration of conventions and the study of New Zealand and international artists.

Scholarship Available