Long Bay College

This semester-based course focuses on developing a student's understanding of tactile media in Art and the techniques used to create it. 

Students will develop technical skills in drawing, painting and sculpture whilst engaging in thematic projects. The course also focuses on deepening their understanding of how to think creatively, analyse art-making methods, and apply these to their own art-making practice.

Year 9 Dance aims to introduce basic skills that students need to perform and choreograph dance. Reflective discussions will be incorporated into each topic and support each new skill as it is learned. Appropriate dance clothing is compulsory. Dance students will develop self-management and interpersonal skills, while building self-confidence and exploring their creative self. This course is suitable for all students, beginners to experienced.

This course focuses on developing a student's understanding of Digital Art and the techniques used to create it. 

Students will develop technical skills in Digital Photography and Design whilst engaging in thematic projects. 

Students will deepen their understanding of how to think creatively, analyse art-making methods and apply these to their own art-making practice. 

Below are some examples of student work from 2026:

This semester-based course introduces students to coding, computer science, and the growing world of artificial intelligence.

Students will learn to:

• Design simple algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode.
• Create and test beginner-friendly programs using variables, input, output, and lists
• Understand simple data representation and how computers process instructions
• Explore Alan Turing’s role in modern computing and AI
• Investigate AI, bias, misinformation, fairness, and responsible technology use
• Evaluate when AI is useful, accurate, and appropriate

This course is ideal for students who enjoy problem-solving, coding, creativity, and future-focused technology.

This half-year course is an exciting introduction to the world of performance, designed for any student willing to give it a go. Through acting, movement, voice, and character work, students develop essential skills in communication, creativity, and collaboration—valuable both in and beyond the classroom.

Students will explore basic drama techniques through fun and engaging activities, including role-play, improvisation, and short performances. The course also includes opportunities to perform to other year levels in the Auditorium, helping to build confidence and stage presence.

Year 9 Drama supports personal growth, encourages teamwork, and fosters self-expression. Appropriate Drama black clothing is required for all performance-based work.

The Year 9 English course focuses on two strands: text studies and language studies. Students will produce creative, discursive and persuasive writing, and learn about the literary essay. Oral language is developed through debating and a prepared oral storytelling presentation. Texts studied include mythological narratives, short stories, poetry and non-fiction. The two main text studies are the novel Falling into Rarohenga by Steph Matuku, and William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Throughout the year, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation are emphasised.

9EAP is a course for students who have or are learning English as an additional language, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. It is a junior course within our EAP programme which focuses on the academic language and literacy skills required for success in New Zealand, and is an alternative programme to mainstream English.

This course focuses on developing students' English language skills for general and academic purposes. Students complete topic-based units which introduce and incorporate content knowledge based on different curriculum areas, while developing the key language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Course content is scaffolded and differentiated to cater to the different language levels of students in the class, and also encourages productive language use to express ideas and opinions both in written and verbal form.

9EPC is a semester-based EAP course that is taken in the place of a Year 9 module subject. In 9EPC, students strengthen their foundational English language skills with a focus on vocabulary and grammar learning for every day contexts.   

Health and Physical Education (HPE) is a practical and theoretical based subject. 

In Physical Education, students gain an appreciation of participating in team and individual activities, as well as developing and mastering physical and social skills. Students will also be given the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to work safely in our Latitude 36 Fitness Hub. 

Health Education covers: bodies and minds, relationships and sex education.

This semester based course engages students in designing and producing physical and processed outcomes using a range of materials (e.g. wood, textiles, polymers, food). Students develop practical capability alongside conceptual knowledge of materials, techniques, and systems.

Students investigate how material selection, processing techniques, and sustainability considerations influence the quality and functionality of outcomes. Learning is anchored in purposeful design challenges such as sustainable products, food innovation, or engineered solutions.

Mathematics is the language we use to make sense of patterns, solve problems, and understand the world around us. 

This year 9 Mathematics course covers phase 4 of the New Zealand Curriculum. Students will be taught a range of content and concepts that build on prior knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of mathematics and statistics.

The course is designed to develop students' confidence and competence in applying mathematics to real world situations through problem solving, reasoning and clear communication. 

The content in year 9 includes: number, algebra, statistics, measurement, geometry and probability.

9MTH will prepare students for 10MTH in year 10.

This course is an introductory exploration of Music consisting of the following components: An introduction to ukulele, guitar, keyboard, and drums, introduction to beginner music theory, creating music on a digital audio workstation (e.g. BandLab), group performance, listening exercises using the elements of music, and an introduction to the genres of pop/rock music and New Zealand music.

This course progresses from a general introduction to Scientific processes to some very important scientific principles in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space.

The Year 9 Social Science course is aligned with Phase 4 of the New Zealand Curriculum and covers a range of Social Science disciplines. Students will develop their understanding of Civics and Government, Migration, National and International History, War, Urban Planning, Coastal Geography, and Financial Literacy.  The course is designed to stimulate curiosity and imagination. The course has a focus on building literacy skills. 

This one-semester course enhances both practical and theoretical skills in Architecture and Product Design for students who wish to explore areas related to both fields, including architecture, urban planning, product design, and engineering. The course focuses on developing key skills such as design ideation and refinement, understanding design context and real-world problem solving, and practicing design sketching, crating, and rendering. Students engage with architecture case studies and study engineering and technical drawing, alongside communication design principles. Additionally, the course incorporates advanced technology skills, including Adobe and Autodesk software, model making or prototyping.

This is a single semester introductory course in Te Reo Māori (language) and tikanga (customs). Ākonga will cover foundational cultural concepts while engaging with relevant language basics. Mihi and pepeha (introduction speeches), pūkenga kōrero (conversational skills), and toi Māori (Māori art) are some of the kaupapa covered in this course. Involvement in the school’s Kapa Haka is encouraged. 

Year 9 Core Technology will focus on developing foundational knowledge and skills drawn from across Technology curriculum strands. Students will build capability and knowledge in areas such as:

• History of Technology and Design in both New Zealand and global contexts
• The design process and innovative thinking
• Key literacy skills for Technology, including brief and specification development, annotation, research summarisation and critical analysis
• Visual communication through CAD, sketching, and the use of different modes and media
• Key numeracy skills related to measurement, scale and volume
• Digital literacy, file     handling, algorithms and related competencies

10 Art is designed to build and extend understanding of art and the creative process. Students will explore and develop practical skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking, while working through thematic projects that encourage personal expression and experimentation.

As we create, we will learn how to develop not just technique, but the ability to think creatively and understand how different art-making methods can inform one's own artwork. This is a hands-on, idea-driven course that supports students in growing as both a thinker and a maker.

Year 10 Dance builds and supports learning of basic techniques and skills to perform, choreograph and understand dance. During the semester students will view, discuss and experiment with different genres and styles. Thematic creations and performance of their own dances are important aspects of this course along with a research project to demonstrate understanding of styles. Appropriate dance clothing is required.

This course is focused on further developing a student's understanding of Digital Art and ways to create it. 

Students will develop technical skills in Photography, Photographic Manipulation, Character Design, and Poster Design using Adobe software; whilst engaging in thematic projects. Students will deepen their understanding of how to portray both the physical and the imaginary, and will also develop the ability to think creatively, analyse art-making methods and apply these to their own art-making practice.

This three-term course helps students build stronger coding skills while exploring how AI and intelligent systems are changing the world.

Students will learn to:

• Develop programs using functions, lists, logic, files, testing, and version control
• Use searching and sorting to solve problems
• Compare algorithms for clarity and efficiency
• Understand how AI and intelligent systems use data and algorithms
• Evaluate intelligent systems for fairness, bias, reliability, and impact
• Explore future technology ideas and their possible effects on people

This course suits students who want to build efficient programs and understand how AI and intelligent systems are used in real-world contexts.

This course develops creativity, confidence, and performance skills through practical work in voice, body, movement and space. Students will explore both improvisation and scripted scenes. Students explore a range of theatre styles including Childrens Theatre, Melodrama, Devised Theatre, and Physical Theatre, with plenty of opportunities to perform. Teamwork, reflection, and communication are key, and appropriate Drama blacks are required for all practical work.

The Year 10 English course focuses on two strands: text studies and language studies. Students will produce creative, discursive and persuasive writing, and learn about the literary essay. Oral language is developed through debating and a prepared oral storytelling presentation. Texts studied include some short stories, poetry, autobiographies, and other non-fiction. The two main text studies are the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, and the film Hidden Figures. Throughout the year, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation are emphasised. We will also be preparing Year 10 students for the co-requisite exam.

10EAP is a course for students who have or are learning English as an additional language, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. 10EAP is a junior course within our EAP programme which focuses on the academic language and literacy skills required for success in New Zealand, and is an alternative programme to mainstream English.

10EAP continues to build and expand on the skills learnt in 9EAP, but with a stronger academic focus that prepares students for senior levels of EAP. Students explore topics of interest and learn how to present their ideas and opinions in a more formal and detailed manner. Students in 10EAP also prepare for the Level 1 literacy co-requisite CAAs and have the opportunity to complete the assessments twice a year or as required.
 

10EPC is a semester-based EAP course that is taken in the place of a Year 10 module subject. In 10EPC, students strengthen their foundational English language skills with a focus on vocabulary and grammar learning for every day contexts. 

Year 10 Health and Physical Education focuses on developing physical skills, thinking processes and aspects of Health Education.  This course will have both practical and theoretical units of learning across the full year.

There will be a focus on developing students understanding of the key concepts from the Health and Physical Education curriculum as well as developing mental and physical skills from year 9.  

Areas of study will include:  bodeis and mind, relationships, sex education as well as participation in a range of practical activities.

This three-term course develops students’ capability in designing and producing material and processed outcomes at NZC Level 5. Students work with a range of materials, including wood, textiles, polymers, and food.

Students will:

• select and justify materials based on functional and sustainability considerations
• apply appropriate processing techniques to create quality outcomes
• develop and refine design ideas through iterative practice
• evaluate outcomes in terms of performance, usability, and impact

Learning is grounded in authentic design contexts, with students producing increasingly refined and purposeful products.

Mathematics helps you understand the world around you and solve problems in real life. It gives you the skills to work with numbers, patterns, shapes, and data so you can make sense of situations like managing money, measuring things, or interpreting information. In Year 10, you build on what you already know and learn how to apply mathematics in new and more complex ways. 

This course covers phase 4 of the New Zealand Mathematics and Statistics Curriculum. Students will be taught a range of content and concepts that build on prior year 9 knowledge and will develop a deeper understanding of mathematics and statistics.

The course is designed to develop students' confidence and competence in applying mathematics to real world situations through problem solving, reasoning and clear communication. 

The content in year 10 includes: number, algebra, statistics, measurement, geometry and probability.

Students will sit the Numeracy CAA US32406 or US32412 during Year 10. 

10MTH will prepare students for L1MTH in year 11.

This enrichment course is designed to support year 10 students who excel in and have a passion for Mathematics. 

Students are selected for this enrichment course based on high levels of academic success in year 9. There are a limited number of places available and so final invitations to the course are determined by academic performance together with strong contributions to classroom learning and engagement in the extra curricular Mathematics enrichment activities available at the school. 

A graphic calculator and electronic device (laptop or tablet) are required for this course. 

Although in year 10, students on this course will be assessed at Level One of the New Zealand curriculum (Year 11) and will complete the Numeracy corequisite assessment. 

This course builds on the skills developed in the Year 9MSC/MSP programs and allows students to explore classical, contemporary, and rock/pop music through a variety of practical and theoretical activities. Students will continue developing instrumental skills on guitar, drums, or an instrument of their choice. The course includes group performance, music production using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), listening activities based on the elements of music, and a study of musical genres. Beginner music theory is also explored to support digital composition and performance. 

This course continues to explore a range of important scientific concepts. This course covers all four key strands of Science including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space Science.

The Year 10 Social Science course is aligned with Phase 4 of the New Zealand Curriculum and covers a range of Social Science disciplines. Students will develop their understanding of the Second World War, NZ's role in the Pacific, Political Ideologies and Human Rights, Geographic issues like Climate Change and the Spread of Disease, Industrial Development and Financial Literacy.  The course is designed to stimulate curiosity and imagination. The course has a focus on building literacy skills.  

This three-term course develops students creative and critical thinking skills through the design process around spatial and product design outcomes. Students generate, communicate, and evaluate ideas through a range of design tools.

Students will:

• Develop conceptual designs for spaces and products responding to user needs. 
• Communicate ideas through sketching, modelling, and digital visualisation.
• Apply knowledge of aesthetics, function, and human factors.
• Valuate design solutions in relation to context and constraints.

 Students produce increasingly sophisticated design solutions that demonstrate clarity, purpose, and technical skill.

This year-long course builds on foundational learning to develop students’ capability in Te Reo Māori at NZC Level 5. Ākonga strengthen their language skills while deepening understanding of mātauranga Māori / Māori world view.

Students will:

• extend their spoken and written language for a range of purposes and audiences, such as through use of whakataukī (proverbs), kupu whakarite (metaphors), and kīwaha (colloquialisms).
• develop confidence in conversational contexts (pūkenga kōrero)
• engage with tikanga Māori and apply this understanding appropriately

Learning integrates language and culture, with increasing expectations for fluency, accuracy, and independence. Involvement in the school’s Kapa Haka is encouraged.

Year 10 Core Technology builds on the knowledge and skills developed in Year 9, with a greater emphasis on critical thinking and the application of technological practice to real-world contexts. Students will deepen their understanding of design, innovation, and emerging technologies while developing more sophisticated technical and communication skills.

Students will extend their learning in areas such as:

• The impact of technology and design in New Zealand and global contexts, including social, environmental, and ethical considerations
• Advanced design processes, innovation, and problem-solving strategies
• Technology literacy skills, including the development of detailed briefs and specifications, research, analysis, evaluation, and justification of design decisions
• Visual communication through advanced sketching, CAD modelling, rendering, and digital presentation techniques
• Numeracy skills related to measurement, scale, accuracy, volume, and data interpretation
• Digital literacy, including effective file management, collaborative digital workflows, and responsible use of technology
• Computational thinking, algorithms, coding concepts, and digital problem-solving
• The development and evaluation of technological outcomes that respond to stakeholder needs and opportunities

The ALP 1 (Adapted Learning Programme) is based at Learning Support for supporting students to develop their reading and writing skills.  The programme provides real opportunities for inclusion and personalized learning based on a student’s strengths and interests and planned around a student’s IEP (individual education plan) which is strengths-based and co-created with whānau.  There is a focus on developing confidence, personal growth, self-esteem and independence. This class is based around the iDeal Structured Literacy Programme.

The ALP (Adapted Learning Programme) is based at Learning Support for assisted Social Skills classes.  The programme provides real opportunities for inclusion and personalized learning based on a student’s strengths and interests and planned around a student’s IEP (individual education plan) which is strengths-based and co-created with whānau.  There is a focus on developing confidence, personal growth, self-esteem and independence. In this class students have the opportunity to put their literacy and numeracy skills into practice.

The ALP 1 (Adapted Learning Programme) is based at Learning Support for supporting students to develop their reading and writing skills.  The programme provides real opportunities for inclusion and personalized learning based on a student’s strengths and interests and planned around a student’s IEP (individual education plan) which is strengths-based and co-created with whānau.  There is a focus on developing confidence, personal growth, self-esteem and independence. This class is based around the iDeal Structured Literacy Programme.

The ALP (Adapted Learning Programme) is based at Learning Support for assisted Social Skills classes.  The programme provides real opportunities for inclusion and personalized learning based on a student’s strengths and interests and planned around a student’s IEP (individual education plan) which is strengths-based and co-created with whānau.  There is a focus on developing confidence, personal growth, self-esteem and independence. In this class students have the opportunity to put their literacy and numeracy skills into practice.

This programme builds on the skills learnt in 10ART, designed to extend a student's understanding of art-making techniques and creative processes. 

Students will develop artistic responses to a broad theme of identity and will learn to generate, develop and clarify their ideas using a variety of art-making methods. The focus of this year is on developing conceptual ideas and practical skills for future art subject specialisation. 

Biology is a core science subject where students will develop an understanding of fundamental biological concepts including microbiology, ecology, genetics and evolutionary principles. Students will learn to apply knowledge of biology to explain aspects of the natural world.

Chemistry is a core science subject where ākonga/students will develop an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts including organic chemistry, chemical reactivity, and properties of substances. Ākonga/students will learn to apply knowledge of chemistry to explain aspects of our taiao/environment and the implications on our porihanga/society.

L1 Commerce will explore financial, economic, and business concepts and models to make sense of society and solve problems. Studying these concepts will build the knowledge, skills, and values students need to navigate, and participate in, the economic world. Students will learn how participants in the economic world make decisions, and they will analyse how these decisions impact on sustainability. Learning and assessment in this course will examine different approaches to commerce, including Māori and Pasifika approaches, and how these business models work within different organisation contexts. Students will plan and produce a product to take to market, most likely in the form of a school Market Day.

This course builds on the skills and techniques developed in Year 10, with a focus on choreography, performance, and dance genre knowledge. Students will explore a range of styles and work both individually and in groups to create and perform dances.

They will also begin to analyse dance works and demonstrate understanding through written responses, preparing them for the external exam.

Students will perform in the annual Dance Showcase. Appropriate dance clothing is required.

The course offers two distinct areas of study. 

Spatial Design: This area focuses on architecture, landscape graphics, and perspective drawing. Students explore the design and representation of physical spaces, learning how to visualize and communicate spatial concepts effectively. 

Product Design: This area covers engineered products, consumer goods, media products, and their associated drawing and modeling systems. Students develop skills in designing functional and aesthetically appealing products, incorporating both technical and creative approaches.

The first eight weeks of the course are dedicated to building a skill development portfolio aligned with standard specifications. During this period, students focus on mastering essential techniques and foundational skills that will support their progress throughout the rest of the course.

Throughout the program, students will create a curated body of work that showcases their learning and creativity. This portfolio will be presented to an audience, providing valuable experience in professional promotion.

This innovative programme builds on the skills learnt in 10ART and 10ARD and is designed to extend a student's understanding of digital art-making techniques and creative processes. Students will produce work using digital art-making methods such as Photography, Design and Digital Illustration.

Students will develop artistic responses to a broad theme and will learn to generate, develop and clarify their ideas using a variety of digital art-making methods. The focus will be on developing conceptual ideas and practical skills for future Art subject specialisation. 

This course provides the essential foundations necessary for ongoing success in Design, Painting and Photography at senior levels.

 This course is project based and focuses on Web-development, Python/Java programming and Human Computer Interaction

   Web-development  involves:

• Develop a website using HTML and CSS
• Take end users into account and use the process of iteration throughout their design, development and testing phase
• Effectively use design elements
• Address relevant implications in their outcomes e.g. understanding the correct ethical procedures when producing, using and storing data

   Create a computer program involves:

• Create a flexible and robust program using Python/Java as the programming language whilst following conventions of these programming languages
• Test and debug in an organised way with expected, boundary and unexpected data
• Creating Visual Diary (MS-Word Document) outlining brief, specifications, screenshots, testing & debugging and evaluation of code

   Human Computer Interaction involves:

• Using Nielson’s Heuristics to demonstrate understanding of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) (3-hour external examination) 

Level 1 Drama is a dynamic and engaging course where students build on foundational skills in acting, performance, and theatre-making. They explore and apply techniques, elements, and conventions of drama in both practical class work and performance contexts.

Throughout the course, students work towards a range of NCEA Achievement Standards, including devising original drama, performing a scripted role, and responding to a live theatre performance in a written format. Trips to live theatre are essential preparation for one of the external assessments, and students are required to wear appropriate Drama blacks for all practical work.

The course emphasises the development of valuable transferable skills such as confidence, communication, effective body language, teamwork, self-reflection, and creative problem-solving. Drama at this level offers students the chance to grow as performers and collaborators while gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and others through creative expression.

Earth and Space Science is a core science subject where students will develop an understanding of fundamental geological and astronomical concepts. The course includes concepts on planetary system formation, astronomical cycles and the effects of these on planet earth. We will investigate how the earth’s different spheres interact and how the dynamics of these are altered by an environmental issue. Students will learn to apply knowledge of earth and space ideas to help explain aspects of the natural world. There will be a $60 course contribution for workbooks and materials to conduct experiments. 

This course combines practical workshop experience with the knowledge and skills required in engineering and manufacturing industries. Students develop proficiency in the safe use of tools, machinery, and engineering equipment while gaining an understanding of materials, measurement, and workshop processes. Emphasis is placed on working accurately to specified tolerances, following planned procedures, managing projects, and applying theoretical knowledge to practical tasks. This course provides an excellent foundation for students considering apprenticeships or careers in engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, and related trades. 

This course challenges students to develop their ability to use language skillfully and to interpret it effectively while exploring a range of modern and classic literature. Unit 1 is a study of poetry in a specific context (Parihaka, Dawn Raids, etc), with an essay as the assessment task at the end. Students then move on to creative and persuasive writing for their writing folio, with a focus on accuracy as well as ideas development. Finally, for the external, students will study either Macbeth or Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare. Students will develop their ability to write confidently in a variety of styles and for different audiences. This course will also support student achievement in the NCEA Literacy Co-Requisite Assessment Activity as required.

This course is aimed at our highest achieving English scholars who have shown a strong aptitude and passion for the subject. A wide range of classic and modern literature will be studied. The course will focus on extending reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. This is an invite only course which begins to build the skills needed to be successful in English Scholarship in the future.  

L1EAP is a course for students who have or are learning English as an additional language, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. It is a course within our EAP programme which focuses on the academic language and literacy skills required for success in New Zealand, and is an alternative programme to mainstream English.

L1EAP focuses on developing students' core skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening and vocabulary skills, and aims to support students to build their confidence in all areas of English in preparation for success in the New Zealand education system. A key area of study in L1EAP is productive English where students are encouraged to express themselves using learnt sentence structures and paragraphs, for both written and spoken situations. 

This course supports students to develop their ability to use and interpret language, while exploring a range of literature. Students will develop their ability to write confidently in a variety of styles and for different audiences. This course will also support student achievement in the NCEA Literacy Co-Requisite as required. 

Year 11 Food Technology introduces students to the powerful role food plays in caring for others and protecting our environment. Rooted in the values of manaakitanga (hospitality and care) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship), this course encourages students to design and develop food solutions that give back to their whānau, school, and wider community.

Students learn to apply the technological process through hands-on projects that explore real needs and opportunities. They develop key skills in kitchen practice, food safety, and nutrition, while also learning how to model, test, and refine their ideas. 

Throughout the course, students are encouraged to think about how their actions impact others and the environment, fostering a sense of responsibility and purpose in their work. Whether creating meals for a local cause or designing a product to support a specific group, students learn that food can be a vehicle for care, creativity, and positive change.

This course lays the groundwork for more advanced Food Technology learning in Year 12 and 13, building the practical capabilities, critical thinking, and values-based approach that underpin success in this subject.

Level 1 Geography provides learners with an introduction to this subject, showcasing the exciting world around them. We study the dynamic interactions between the natural and cultural environment. Learners will be introduced to geographic concepts, research skills and hands-on, real-world focused case studies.

Topics studied include impacts of tourism in the Maldives, researching and exploring how people engage in local spaces, climate change causes and impacts, introduction to modern day piracy, natural processes including coastal, fluvial, volcanic, and glacial.

Level 1 Health equips students with the foundation skills and knowledge to begin their pathway in Health Education.  Health is an ever-growing industry with more opportunities opening up to students who choose this pathway.  At level 1 students will learn about practical life skills and relevant Health issues. 

This course is theoretically based and all assessments have a written format.
 Students will cover, in greater detail, 

• Mental health education topics where Whanaungatanga / Connectedness feature, 
• Relationships and sexuality education topics where Whanaungatanga / Connectedness feature 
• Food education topics where Whanaungatanga / Connectedness feature.

This course is a combined Health and Physical Education course which allows a breadth of choice at year 11. This course may also benefit students who don’t consider themselves to be highly sport focused but enjoy the practical side of physical education and the underlying concepts of health.

 Areas of study include:

• Factors affecting Hauora/Wellbeing.
• Anatomy, biomechanics and exercise physiology
• Decision making - Understanding factors affecting decisions we make.
• Personal, Interpersonal and Societal factors influencing Hauora.

Students will also have the opportunity to experience a range of practical activities as well as develop a deeper level of understanding of the underlying concepts of Health and Physical Education. 

Level 1 History provides learners with an introduction to this subject, taking learners on a deep dive into exciting and significant historical events and periods that have shaped New Zealand and the world. This course teaches critical research skills, historical significance narratives and causation. Topics covered in this course will include global conflicts and New Zealand’s role within them, as well as unpacking civil rights, activism, and colonisation from a range of international and local historical contexts.

This invite-only programme is for Year 11 students who may be struggling with a full NCEA programme. It offers a flexible framework that gives students the opportunity to achieve Communication Skills, Self-Management and Core Generic unit standards within a smaller and more scaffolded learning environment. Within the programme there are opportunities to use literacy and numeracy skills to organise, interpret and communicate information in a way which relates to and can be applied to real-life scenarios.

Mathematics helps us to make sense of the world around us. It allows us to develop problem solving skills and to practice logic and reasoning. The year 11 curriculum covers number, geometry, measurement and algebra and is the first step into formal statistics and report writing. 

This course is designed to support students in applying multiple strands of Mathematics simultaneously to a single contextual problem. 

Students will complete 3 standards, 2 internal and 1 external, that are each worth 5 credits. 

Students who excel in the internal and external that cover algebra, number, measurement and geometry are often well positioned to progress to calculus in Year 12.

Those students who achieve high levels of success in the statistics internal are better prepared to progress towards statistics in Year 12.

This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and mathematical understanding required to progress successfully to Level 3 Calculus and to prepare for the challenges of Scholarship Mathematics. Students will have the opportunity to gain credits through a carefully selected combination of Level 2 and, where appropriate, Level 3 internal and external achievement standards.

Entry into this course is by invitation from the Mathematics Faculty and is based on students' demonstrated academic achievement, work habits, mathematical potential, and readiness for an accelerated programme. As places are limited, selection is competitive and designed to support students who are capable of thriving in an extension environment and aspiring to excellence in mathematics.

Our level 1 Mathematics for Numeracy course is designed to support students who have not yet been successful in attaining numeracy through the CAA and have struggled with the course content during Year 10. It allows them to work towards achieving numeracy from either the CAA or through alternative internal level 1 mathematical standards. Selection for this course is based on numeracy attainment and is guided by teacher feedback as to who will benefit most from being on the course.

The course focuses on  US32406 (the numeracy CAA) and two internally assessed Level 1 standards worth a total of 10 credits. 

Students who achieve success would then be able to select their level 2 mathematics course based on areas of strength, if in algebra, level 2 calculus and if statistics, then level 2 mathematics and statistics. 

Students who do not attain numeracy will progress to L2NUM, a course focused on supporting Year 12 and 13 students in attaining numeracy.

The level 1 Mathematics Transition course is designed to support second language English students as they develop their language skills to a level necessary for success in NCEA. Students are selected for this course in consultation with class teachers and school leaders. Those selected are often new to the school.

All students complete two internally assessed standards across the academic year (each worth 5 credits) for a total of 10 credits at Level 1. Additionally, students will have an opportunity to complete the Numeracy standard US32406 for 10 numeracy credits.

Additionally, the class teacher will identify any capable students who develop their English skills quickly and they will have the chance to sit an additional assessment task, worth 5 credits, which is externally assessed.

This course is divided into the following areas: Performance – Students are required to perform pieces of music on their chosen performance instrument/voice. They will perform both in a group, and as a soloist. Students will complete a group songwriting task, creating and performing their own song in groups. Composition – Students will develop their composition skills and compose two original pieces of music. Score reading and music skills: Students identify, describe and demonstrate understanding and application of theory and musical elements used in music scores and students will develop listening skills through melodic and rhythmic aural. 

All students must be learning a musical instrument through formal tuition either privately or through the school itinerant programme.

The course is both theoretical and practical based and is designed for students who are highly competitive in sporting situations. 

Students will cover in greater detail:

• Anatomy, biomechanical and physiological aspects of the body.
• Socio cultural understanding.
• Technique analysis.
• The effectiveness of how and why Kotahitanga is promoted in movement.
• Interpersonal skills in a range of activities
• Participation in a range of activities.

Physics is a core science subject where students will develop an understanding of fundamental physical concepts including mechanics, electricity and magnetism and heat. Students will learn to apply knowledge of Physics to explain aspects of the natural world and develop key competencies, such as investigative skills, different inquiry approaches and drawing on different knowledge systems.

This course extends on previous learning from Year 10 Te reo Māori with an emphasis on communication and understanding language up to curriculum Level 6. Ākonga will build their knowledge of Te reo Māori (grammar and vocabulary) within authentic social and cultural contexts that reflect appropriate tikanga. Possible contexts covered in this course are Polyfest as a language vitality context, communicating about tangata rongonui (inspirational people), and conversations about likes / dislikes, hobbies, and goals. The course covers both oral and written competencies within a bilingual setting. Participation in the school's Kapa Haka is encouraged. 

This course focuses on making furniture using wood and wood-based materials. You will learn practical woodworking skills and gain experience using a range of tools, equipment, and construction techniques. Throughout the course, you will plan, build, and document the process of creating a piece of furniture. At the end of the course, you will take home a finished item that you have made yourself. 

L2EAP is a course for students who have or are learning English as an additional language, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. It is a course within our EAP programme which focuses on the academic language and literacy skills required for success in New Zealand, and is an alternative programme to mainstream English.

This course focuses on developing the core language skills of students in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, while also beginning to develop a familiarity with academic language required for greater success at senior school levels. At L2EAP, students are showing more confidence in their daily English use and work towards building stronger academic English skills for the New Zealand school environment. Students review and strengthen their English language skills through a range of familiar topics, and are scafoldded and prepared for the output of longer written and verbal texts as their language skills continue to develop and grow.

EPCS is a subject within the EAP programme and is targeted at senior EAP students who have foundational levels of proficiency in English. EPCS runs parallel to L1EAP and provides additional learning and practice in vocabulary and grammar knowledge. 

The ALP 1 (Adapted Learning Programme) is based at Learning Support for supporting students to develop their reading and writing skills.  The programme provides real opportunities for inclusion and personalized learning based on a student’s strengths and interests and planned around a student’s IEP (individual education plan) which is strengths-based and co-created with whānau.  There is a focus on developing confidence, personal growth, self-esteem and independence. This class is based around the iDeal Structured Literacy Programme.

The ALP (Adapted Learning Programme) is based at Learning Support for assisted Social Skills classes.  The programme provides real opportunities for inclusion and personalized learning based on a student’s strengths and interests and planned around a student’s IEP (individual education plan) which is strengths-based and co-created with whānau.  There is a focus on developing confidence, personal growth, self-esteem and independence. In this class students have the opportunity to put their literacy and numeracy skills into practice.

IELTS is a targeted course aimed at international English language learning students who are studying short-term at Long Bay College. This course revises and extends students in the four skills assessed in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Students explore a range of topics based on prior and present IELTS topics and develop both content knowledge, as well as vocabulary and grammar. Students who wish to take the exam can do so at the local IELTS centre.

This course builds students’ confidence in handling everyday accounting tasks and understanding how financial information is used in real businesses. Students learn how to process, prepare, and interpret financial records for areas such as cash management, accounts receivable and payable, inventory, and non-current assets.
The course also includes an agribusiness component, giving students the chance to apply accounting concepts to New Zealand’s primary industries. Throughout the year, students develop accuracy, good judgement, and ethical practice when working with financial information.
By the end of the course, students will be able to present financial statements clearly, understand what they show, and use them to support business decisions. This programme prepares students well for further study in Accounting, Commerce, and other business-related pathways.

Art History is about more than just looking at art: it’s understanding the world through it. This course explores how artists reflect the ideas, events, and challenges of their time.

In Towards Modernism, we dive into 19th century France: a time of revolutions, new technology and shifting beliefs. Movements like Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism show how artists responded to a rapidly changing world.

In Art in Aotearoa, we explore how art in New Zealand developed through settlement, colonisation, and growing national identity. 

This course is designed for students to build skills in:

• Visual analysis and interpretation
• Research and critical thinking
• Writing clearly and persuasively

Studying Art History does not need to be taken in conjunction with Practical Art. While it is a valuable subject for Visual Art students and especially beneficial to those students interested in studying Art, Design or Architecture at a tertiary level, it is for all art-loving students who aspire to be curious and independent thinkers. Students considering Art History should be confident with reading, writing and analysis, and willing to explore how art connects to the big questions of its time. The course offers an opportunity to gain NCEA reading and writing literacy credits through written assignments and research tasks. 

Course content can be viewed on this website: LBC 12AHS 

This subject builds on Level 1 Biology knowledge. Students will develop an understanding of fundamental biological concepts including genetic variation, evolution, adaptations, ecology, gene expression and how to analyse information for biological validity. This course is designed to prepare students for Level 3 Biology and tertiary study in the Biological Sciences.

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn and apply useful business skills such as planning, problem solving and decision making. For a large part of the year students will, in groups, plan and run a business that specifically focuses on the well-being of their community. Students will also learn, in depth about market research and complete an assessment on motivation practice and theories. In the latter part of the year, students will study various business concepts. This will require students investigating issues within a business and the impacts that occur due to these issues. Students will develop solutions for these issues and offer recommendations based on these solutions.

At NCEA Level 2 Calculus introduces students to the core ideas of differentiation and integration. The course is designed to strengthen algebraic thinking and develop more abstract problem-solving skills. It helps students build a solid foundation for further study in Level 3 Calculus and other mathematically related fields. 

An appropriate selection of internal and external Level 2 standards will be offered covering algebra, calculus, trigonometry, and geometry assessments.

The course has two external assessments algebra and calculus.

This course builds on Level 1 Chemistry knowledge. Students will develop an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts including atomic structure and bonding, organic chemistry, and chemical reactivity. Students will learn to apply knowledge of chemistry to explain aspects of the material world. This course is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in one of the Sciences.

Classics is about the great civilisations of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. The Level 2 course focuses on the history, society, mythology, literature, architecture, and art of Ancient Greece. Assessments cover the Battle of Thermopylae, Homer’s great tale The Odyssey, as well as the sculpture and architecture of Ancient Athens.

This course builds on Level 1, with a focus on choreography, performance, and analysis. Students will create a group dance that communicates a specific intention and continue to develop their performance skills in group, pair, and solo contexts.

Analysing their own work and the choreography of others becomes increasingly important, with written work supporting preparation for the external exam.

Students will perform in the annual Dance Showcase. Appropriate dance clothing is required.

This course focuses on the art of Graphic Design and Branding, a process of visual communication and identification through the use of image, typography and other graphic elements. Students will develop skills in a variety of processes for generating related artworks, becoming proficient in digital image-making techniques using Adobe software. Illustration options are also available to students. 

Students will select their own theme to guide individual design scenarios and briefs. Students will also look to contemporary designers’ ideas to inspire their own artworks.

This course consists of two student-driven projects, each lasting half a year. Students begin by thoroughly researching the brief, context, and specifications before moving into design ideation and refinement. Approximately one-quarter of the course is devoted to skill development through practical exercises and real-world learning experiences. Throughout the year, students engage with important design principles by completing two distinct projects. Each focuses on either product or spatial design and addresses a different global challenge, promoting new learning with every assessment.

This course involves creation of Databases, applying conventions and developing a digital technologies outcome (Web-development), Demonstrating use of a Computer Science concept (External) and creating a computer program (Optional)

Databases involve:

• Planning and creating a relational database and involve creating queries, forms, reports and login screens

Applying conventions and developing a digital technologies outcome involves:

• Develop a conceptual design for an outcome using relevant conventions (including web, coding, design elements and principles and Nielsen’s Heuristics)
• Use advanced processes (including project management tools and techniques) to develop a digital media outcome (web-HTML & CSS)
• Use feedback from end users/stakeholders and information testing from testing procedures to improve their outcome.
• Address relevant implications.
• Use the process of iteration.

Creating a computer Program involves:

• Planning and creating a computer program using Python/Java, implementing advanced programming concepts like Graphics User Interfaces, user defined methods/functions and/or Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) (Optional)
• using menu's, arrays, methods/functions

Demonstrating use of a Computer Science concept involves:

• Students looking at advanced concepts in Computer Science.   Topics include computer security, encryption, error control, complexibility and traceability and AI (3-hour external exam)

This subject is offered to students with a strong interest in the Performing Arts. The course emphasises the practical and performance aspects of Drama, including the development of acting techniques, devising original work, and contributing to a class production. Students will be actively involved in workshop situations and collaborative rehearsals that build their creativity, responsiveness, and ensemble skills.

Written reflection, analysis, and evaluation are important components of the course, supporting both internal assessments and preparation for the external written exam. Attendance at live theatre performances is required as part of the curriculum, and students must wear appropriate black clothing for performance work and maintain a working drama journal or workbook. Students will need to participate in out of school rehearsals as part of their assessments. 

In addition to developing performance skills, students will build valuable real-world capabilities such as teamwork, time management, communication, and self-confidence—skills that transfer well beyond the drama classroom. 

This course is designed for students who want a career pathway into the early childhood sector.  Areas of study include understanding nutritional support for young children, developing aspects of well-being and development for children, communicate using conversational te reo Māori and demonstrating appropriate health and safety strategies and play experiences to support young children.

The course aims to see students build useful knowledge and skills that would support entry into the work force. This is a unit standards based course and is not designed for students who are wanting to attend university. 

Students will develop an understanding of fundamental astronomical and geological concepts including star characteristics and life cycle, planetary and solar system formation, volcanoes, earthquakes and local surface feature formation as well as investigating a global environmental issue. Students will learn to apply knowledge of Earth and Space to explain aspects of the material world.  This course is designed to prepare students for Level 3 Earth and Space science and tertiary study in one of the Sciences.  There will be a $60 course contribution for workbooks and materials to conduct experiments.  

Economics provides excellent insight into the real world.  From the price of your morning coffee to the decisions made in Parliament, macroeconomics shapes almost every part of life in Aotearoa (New Zealand). In this course, you’ll uncover how the whole economy works — growth, inflation, employment, government decisions — and why they matter to you. You will build powerful analytical skills, learn to interpret data, and use digital tools to solve real economic problems. Whether you’re interested in investing, starting a business, understanding global events, or simply becoming a smarter voter, Level 2 Economics gives you the toolkit to make informed decisions. It’s practical, relevant, and opens doors to almost any career.

This course is designed for students interested in pursuing apprenticeships or careers in fabrication, engineering, manufacturing, and related trades. Students will follow detailed build instructions to complete individual projects while developing practical engineering skills and industry-standard work habits. Emphasis is placed on working accurately to specified tolerances, following planned processes, managing projects effectively, and applying theoretical knowledge to practical outcomes.

Participants will develop proficiency in the safe use of tools, machinery, and engineering equipment, while gaining an understanding of materials, measurement, and workshop practices. Skills and knowledge will be demonstrated through hands-on project work, written assignments, and graphic presentations, providing a strong foundation for further training, apprenticeships, and employment pathways.

This course will consist of a combination of internal and external standards. Students will be challenged to read a range of texts, both written and visual, and to develop their skills in writing in different genres and for different purposes. Information literacy skills will be developed through a research project. A range of classic and modern literature will be studied. The course will provide the opportunity to gain UE Literacy.

This course is aimed at our highest achieving English scholars who have shown a strong aptitude and passion for the subject. A focus on literary movements and theory is central to the course. A wide range of classic and modern literature is studied. Students will be challenged to extend their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Close analysis of literary texts is emphasised in preparation for the English Scholarship exam. This is an invite only course.

L2EAP is a course for students who have or are learning English as an additional language, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. It is a course within our EAP programme which focuses on the academic language and literacy skills required for success in New Zealand, and is an alternative programme to mainstream English.

This course focuses on developing the core language skills of students in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, while also beginning to develop a familiarity with academic language required for greater success at senior school levels. At L2EAP, students are showing more confidence in their daily English use and work towards building stronger academic English skills for the New Zealand school environment. Students review and strengthen their English language skills through a range of familiar topics, and are scafoldded and prepared for the output of longer written and verbal texts as their language skills continue to develop and grow.

Year 12 Food Technology is a values-driven and community-focused course that empowers students to develop food products with real impact. Grounded in the Long Bay College values and the principles of service, this course invites students to explore how food can be used to support and uplift others particularly through the creation of nutritious, affordable, and meaningful meals for our local community.

Students work collaboratively on authentic design challenges, considering factors such as cultural values, food safety, kaitiakitanga, and the diverse needs of families and whānau. 

While the course offers structured support, students are increasingly encouraged to take initiative, solve problems creatively, and reflect critically on the impact of their decisions. Working with real clients or community partners deepens their understanding of ethical responsibility and helps prepare them for the independence expected in Year 13.

This course not only develops practical skills and technological literacy but also lays a strong foundation for students considering pathways into Food Technology at Scholarship level or future careers in food innovation, health, and sustainability.

Geography Level 2 focuses on 2 major areas of study: • Differences in development and Geographic skills • Also studied are the development of important geographic concepts and the understanding of contemporary geographic issues and problems. The 3 day field trip to the Tongariro Volcanic Centre is an integral part of the course and students must be willing and able to go on this field trip.

This course will develop student’s knowledge and skills that will prepare them for a broad range of health-related careers.  

Level 2 provides students the opportunity to have a hands-on approach to Health through our unique Health promotion standard which sees students implement their own projects within the school and community. Students look at mental health and resiliency focusing on strategies to support and improve this. Students will also learn how to analyse current adolescent health issues and look at the impact on New Zealand society as well as developing strategies to address issues around sexuality gender and identity.

In this course students will study two main topics that explore revolutionary change on a global scale. Big Ideas such as nationalism, communism, political power and warfare will be explored to investigate the impact these ideas had on people and why they are significant not only to Aotearoa New Zealand, but in the international community as well. These topics are: conflict in Vietnam 1945-1975 and The Russian Revolution.   Success in this subject requires strong literacy skills to cope with the reading, writing and research components.

This course is intended for native speakers of other international languages that are assessed as part of L2 NCEA (French, German, Japanese, Korean, Samoan, Spanish). It will prepare students with the necessary skills to succeed in the internal assessments for speaking and writing and the external exams for listening and reading. The course will focus on contemporary topics across different countries and cultures with emphasis on building understanding behind why different groups have different points of view and perspectives. It will also focus on the application of more complex language structures, critical thinking and question-answering strategies aimed at high achievement in NCEA.

Students may study their target language through Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (the official Correspondence school of New Zealand), or through separately prepared materials as discussed on enrolment.

This course builds on the knowledge and skills gained in Year 11.  It will provide students with the necessary skills to progress to the Level 3 Statistics or Level 3 Mathematics courses.

The course will have a large focus on statistical investigations applied into a real-world context and these will be presented in a written format. 

It will also look at elements of problem-solving involving skills from algebra, number, geometry and measurement.

The external assessment task is focused on probability including normal and binomial distributions and it does feature problems that will require calculations relating to probability.

In this course students will develop their keen interest in the media, from films to podcasts, print journalism to music video. We examine how media are used to reflect and affect the social, political, historical and economic climate of the time in which they were made. Within this course we will look at the manipulation of the press, how narrative techniques drive directorial decision making in films, and how we can effectively craft a persuasive article. A large portion of this course is dedicated to practical film making where students are challenged to plan, design and produce a short film which requires a significant time commitment in Term 2.

This course is divided into four areas: Performance: Students are required to perform pieces of music on their chosen performance instrument/voice, as a soloist and have the option to perform as a member of a group. They also have the option to perform a piece of music on a second instrument. Composition: Students are required to compose a selection of music pieces. Arranging: Students develop arrangement skills by devising an instrumentation. Theory: Students are required to describe the theoretical basis of a variety of music scores and to demonstrate aural/listening skills. 

All students must be learning a musical instrument through formal tuition either privately or through the school itinerant programme.

This course builds on painting and multi-media skills and techniques that have been developed in Level 1 Art and Level 1 Digital Art. Students will work around an individual theme to guide their portfolio of work throughout the year. A conceptual approach is encouraged to stimulate 'out-of-the-box' thinking and experimental painting approaches. Students will also look to both traditional and contemporary artists’ ideas to inspire their own artworks.

This course builds on the digital and conceptual skills developed in Level 1 Art and Level 1 Digital Art. Students will develop technical skills in operating a digital SLR camera, setting up for photoshoots, operating studio lighting, and refining imagery using post-production techniques in Adobe software. Students will select their own theme to guide their portfolio of work throughout the year. A conceptual approach is encouraged to stimulate 'out-of-the-box' thinking and experimental photography approaches. Students will also look to both traditional and contemporary photographers’ ideas to inspire their own artworks.

This course focuses on developing the knowledge and skills related to physical activity.  Students will study theoretical and practical aspects of physical education related to: personal performance, knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and skill learning, leadership roles, safety management, the significance of participation in physical activity and principles and methods of training.  

A three-day outdoor education camp is the highlight of the year (please note this camp is optional and will incur a cost).

This course builds on Level 1 Physics knowledge. Students will develop an understanding of fundamental physical concepts including mechanics, electricity, and modern physics. Students will learn to apply knowledge of physics to explain aspects of the material world.  This course is designed to prepare students for Level 3 Physics and  tertiary study in one of the Sciences.

In this course students will develop an understanding of the Science and study of Psychology. This includes methods of psychological research, how psychological theory is applied in Clinical practice to explain behaviours such as Addiction and Schizophrenia. The ethical principles underpinning psychological research with a focus on controversial studies into social Influence and obedience. Students will conduct research to investigate the purpose of sleep and dreaming.

Level 2 Sociology allows students to explore recent and present global conflicts and social issues through a lens of perspectives, human rights, and equity. This course allows for students to learn more about the issues that they are passionate about, as well as developing their understanding of why people and groups respond in the ways that they do. Topics studied will include the social issues locally, nationally and globally and current global and cultural conflicts, with consideration of how they can be addressed. This course supports students to be able to critically appraise sources for their reliability and bias, as well as supporting the development of literacy, Students will select a social issue and plan and participate in a social action designed to educate their peers and to support the rights of others as part of this course.

This course will be delivered 80% in Te reo Māori and 20% in English. Students will cover a variety of themes about the history of the area, Māori cosmology, future endeavors and interests. 

Students will develop vocabulary, grammar and phrases to level 5, 6 and 7 of the curriculum. In an immersion environment, there will be increased opportunities to speak Te reo Māori in conversation and classroom activities. Completion of this course is essential for ākonga wishing to study Te reo Māori at Level 3. Involvement in the school's Kapa Haka is encouraged.

Tourism is a constantly growing industry in New Zealand and therefore it is useful to achieve some of the Tourism Unit Standards before going on to study the subject at a tertiary institution.

This Technology course gives you the opportunity to work with wood and wood-based materials to create a piece of furniture. You will develop practical skills, learn how to use tools and equipment safely, and build your own project from start to finish. You will record your work and the steps involved in making your product. At the end of the course, you will have a completed piece of furniture to take home. 

L3EAL is a course for students who have or are learning English as an additional language, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. It is a course within our EAP programme which focuses on the academic language and literacy skills required for success in New Zealand, and is an alternative programme to mainstream English.

L3EAL focuses on practical and relevant topics and skills that prepare students for the transition to a foundation course in preparation for tertiary studies or other further studies. For Year 12 students, this course prepares them for L3EAP or alternative pathways in the following year. L3EAL supports students to develop and strengthen their English language skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills with a focus on practical use such as writing a formal letter, attending a job interview, and reading and listening for critical information.

L3EAP is a course for students who have or are learning English as an additional language, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. It is a course within our EAP programme which focuses on the academic language and literacy skills required for success in New Zealand, and is an alternative programme to mainstream English.

This course prepares students with the English skills necessary for academic study at senior school levels. The focus is on developing more advanced language skills required for academic writing and inquiry-based learning. In addition, students also learn the skills required for formal speaking and presenting. Students develop an understanding of the differences between every day language and academic language, and learn to language appropriate to each setting. This course also begins key preparation for success in the following course L3EAE, which is our EAP course focusing on university entrance.

The first half of the year will focus on supporting students to achieve the literacy aspects of the NCEA co-requisite. Once students have met these requirements, they will work towards a number of NCEA L2 English credits.

Students in Year 12 without the NCEA literacy co-requisite will need to take this course (unless L2 or L3 English courses are considered appropriate). Exemptions from this course are determined by Year Level Teams in consultation with the Head of English.

Senior Numeracy

This courses supports achievement of the numeracy aspects of the NCEA co-requisite. It is comprised of tagged standards and other numeracy support standards from across NCEA Levels 1 - 3. The course runs for the whole year.

Students in Year 12 and 13 without the NCEA numeracy co-requisite will need to take this course (Unless L2 or L3 Mathematics courses are considered appropriate. Exemptions from this course are determined by Year Level Teams in consultation with the Head of Mathematics.

The ALP 1 (Adapted Learning Programme) is based at Learning Support for supporting students to develop their reading and writing skills.  The programme provides real opportunities for inclusion and personalized learning based on a student’s strengths and interests and planned around a student’s IEP (individual education plan) which is strengths-based and co-created with whānau.  There is a focus on developing confidence, personal growth, self-esteem and independence. This class is based around the iDeal Structured Literacy Programme.

The ALP (Adapted Learning Programme) is based at Learning Support for assisted Social Skills classes.  The programme provides real opportunities for inclusion and personalized learning based on a student’s strengths and interests and planned around a student’s IEP (individual education plan) which is strengths-based and co-created with whānau.  There is a focus on developing confidence, personal growth, self-esteem and independence. In this class students have the opportunity to put their literacy and numeracy skills into practice.

IELTS is a targeted course aimed at international English language learning students who are studying short-term at Long Bay College. This course revises and extends students in the four skills assessed in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Students explore a range of topics based on prior and present IELTS topics and develop both content knowledge, as well as vocabulary and grammar. Students who wish to take the exam can do so at the local IELTS centre.

Students taking three university-approved subjects can request that an ILP is integrated into their timetable. ILP's are scheduled periods during the school day dedicated to focused, independent study. Students should be based in the school library during this time unless other arrangements have been approved.

ILP's are intended for students with a heavy academic load to:

• Complete assignments
• Review course material
• Prepare for exams
• Conduct independent research

How to request an ILP

When course selection is open, students who will be Year 13 and would like to incorporate an ILP into their timetable should:

FIRST select six courses and two backup courses just in case your request is not accepted.
NEXT click the Request Exemption button at the top of this page.
THEN indicate which course to drop if your request is approved and type the reason why you would like an ILP.
SUBMIT your request by clicking the Confirm Request button.

All exemption requests will be reviewed by the year level Deputy Principal and/or Deans and approved on a case-by-case basis.

In 2026, the following courses will include Achievement Standards which meet the criteria for university-approved subjects:

• L3 Accounting
• L3 Art History
• L3 Biology
• L3 Business Studies
• L3 Calculus
• L3 Chemistry
• L3 Chinese for Native Speakers
• L3 Classics
• L3 Dance
• L3 Design
• L3 Design and Visual Communication
• L3 Digital Technology Studies
• L3 Drama
• L3 Earth & Space Science
• L3 Economics
• L3 Food Technology
• L3 Geography
• L3 Health
• L3 History
• L3 Mathematics
• L3 Media Studies
• L3 Music
• L3 Painting
• L3 Photography
• L3 Psychology
• L3 Physical Education
• L3 Physics
• L3 Sociology
• L3 Statistics
• L3 Te Reo Māori

• Scholarship Biology
• Scholarship Calculus
• Scholarship English
• Scholarship Health and Physical Education
• Scholarship History
• Scholarship Physics
• Scholarship Psychology
• Scholarship Statistics

L1ELT is a course targeted at EAP students who are yet to gain their Level 1 literacy co-requisite, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. It is a course within our EAP programme which focuses on preparation for the tagged EAP standards, as well as the co-requisite CAAs offered in Terms 2 and 3.

In L1ELT, a strong focus is placed on developing the literacy skills of students, especially reading and writing. Students are scaffolded with content knowledge, language skills, writing frames, grammar points, and vocabulary to support their success. Students also develop key skills in analysis and evaluation, and learn to use resources appropriately to support their ideas and opinions. Basic referencing skills are also taught as part of the preparation for the tagged EAP standards.

To support with the co-requisite, students revise basic grammar skills to improve their accuracy, and are taught specific skills such as identifying main ideas, explaining the purpose of supporting details, making inferences, and understanding the writer's purpose. A variety of text and text features are explored including information texts, recounts, and persuasive texts. Students also learn to write in the correct format for different text types such as essays, articles, and letters. 

L2EAP is a course for students who have or are learning English as an additional language, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. It is a course within our EAP programme which focuses on the academic language and literacy skills required for success in New Zealand, and is an alternative programme to mainstream English.

This course focuses on developing the core language skills of students in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, while also beginning to develop a familiarity with academic language required for greater success at senior school levels. At L2EAP, students are showing more confidence in their daily English use and work towards building stronger academic English skills for the New Zealand school environment. Students review and strengthen their English language skills through a range of familiar topics, and are scafoldded and prepared for the output of longer written and verbal texts as their language skills continue to develop and grow.

This course extends students’ understanding of accounting by working with more complex business structures and financial situations. Students learn how to prepare and interpret financial reports for companies, partnerships, and manufacturing businesses, and how accounting information supports sound decision-making.
Key learning includes job costing, company financial reporting, budgeting, and evaluating business performance. Students also examine ethical responsibilities and the importance of reliable financial information in maintaining trust and long-term sustainability.
The course is suited to students interested in finance, business, or commerce, and it builds strong analytical and problem-solving skills. It provides a solid foundation for further study and gives students practical knowledge that is useful in many career pathways.

Level 3 Art History explores a time of bold ideas, radical change, and creative rebellion. From the time leading up to World War II through to today, artists have pushed boundaries: questioning traditions, experimenting with new materials, and responding to the world around them. 

In Modernism to Post-Modernism, we investigate American and New Zealand artists from Realism to Feminism in the 1940s-80s, and how they challenged how art was made and understood. 

In Contemporary Diversity (after 2000), we explore contemporary artists who blur the lines between art and life, reality and narrative, and speak to identity, politics, and culture. 

This course is designed for students to build skills in:

• Visual analysis and interpretation
• Research and critical thinking
• Writing clearly and persuasively

Studying Art History does not need to be taken in conjunction with Practical Art. While it is a valuable subject for Visual Art students and especially beneficial to those students interested in studying Art, Design or Architecture at a tertiary level, it is for all art-loving students who aspire to be curious and independent thinkers. Students considering Art History should be confident with reading, writing and analysis, and willing to explore how art connects to the big questions of its time. The course offers an opportunity to gain NCEA reading and writing literacy credits through written assignments and research tasks. 

This course also offers an opportunity to gain Scholarship for interested students.

Course content can be viewed on this website:

 LBC 13AHS

This subject builds on Level 2 Biology knowledge. Students will develop an understanding of fundamental biological concepts including Homeostasis, Socio-scientific issues, Human Evolution, Plant and Animal Behaviour and  Applications of Biotechnology. This course is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in the Biological Sciences.

In this course students will review the global business environment and explore how New Zealand based businesses compete on the world stage. Students, in groups, will undertake a complex business activity, planning, producing, and taking a product to market as part of the Young Enterprise Program. The course consists of a mixture of theory and experiential learning and assessment. Students will hone their business skills and further develop their interpersonal skills. They will be able to solve problems and make strategic business decisions.

This course is appropriate for students wishing to continue in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering, economics, or any field where logical reasoning and the analysis of mathematical relationships play an importent role. Building on the knowledge and skills gained in Level 2 Calculus, students will extend their understanding of algebra, trigonometry, and differential and integral calculus. They will also be introduced to new areas of mathematics, including complex numbers, and will apply a range of analytical techniques to solve increasingly sophisticated problems. Emphasis is placed on developing perseverance, accuracy, and the confidence to approach unfamiliar and challenging questions independently. 

The credits on this course come mainly from external assessments. This means that for students to attain University Entrance from Level 3 calculus students will need to pass all internal assessments and at least two of the three external assessments.

This course builds on Level 2 Chemistry knowledge. Students will develop an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts including thermochemistry, organic chemistry, implications of chemistry in the real world. Students will learn to apply knowledge of chemistry to explain aspects of the material world. This course is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in one of the Sciences.

L3CHN is a course targeted at native speakers of Chinese or students who have learnt Chinese to an advanced level.

This course aims to continue the development of fluency, comprehension and confidence in authentic language situations at higher levels for native speakers of Chinese. Students learn to communicate sophisticated information and opinions through more complex text types and authentic materials based on current social issues and popular topics among young people in China. The course also supports the refinement of literacy skills for students in both English and Chinese, and focuses on higher level critical thinking, as well as question-answering strategies aimed at high achievement in NCEA. Students of L3CHN are also offered the opportunity to sit the Scholarship Chinese exam and are prepared with the linguistic competence, knowledge and skills required to see success.

Classics is about the great civilisations of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. The Level 3 course focuses mostly on the history, society, mythology, entertainment, literature, politics, architecture and art of Ancient Rome. Assessments cover propaganda in Roman art and architecture, the nature of heroism throughout time, and Virgil’s The Aeneid.

This intensive and creative course builds on Level 2 skills, with a strong focus on choreography, performance, and analysis. Students will create a group dance, learn contrasting repertoire from different genres, cultural dance, and refine their technique.

Students will deepen their ability to reflect on and evaluate their own performance and choreography, as well as that of others. The course also prepares students for the written external exam through analysis of live dance works.

Students will perform in the annual Dance Showcase. Appropriate dance clothing is required.

This course builds on the technical and conceptual skills developed in Level 2 Design and will further students' expertise in this field. At this level, students will be expected to choose their own theme, and study the work of contemporary designers to generate their own unique body of work.

Experimental technical skills with digital media are fostered as students explore a wide range of thematic ideas. Although print-based media is the most common area of study, illustration, animation and moving digital media are additional avenues for exploration linked to this course. Divergent conceptual thinking is encouraged and an eye for detail and precision is essential for success. There is a large external assessment component to this course which will require students to submit three portfolio panels of original work or a moving image portfolio. 

This is a valuable subject for those students interested in studying Art, Design or Architecture at a tertiary level. 

This is a year-long project driven primarily by the students, focused on either architecture or product design. Students begin by thoroughly researching the brief, context, and specifications before moving into design ideation and refinement. Once designs are refined, they have the option to produce detailed technical drawings or showcase their work in a formal exhibition setting. Throughout the project, students will use a variety of tools and media to communicate their design ideas, including laser cutters, 3D printers, sketching tablets, CAD software, model making, and more.

This course involves User Experience Methodologies (UX), Project Management, using complex processes to develop a digital Technologies outcome (Web-Development) and using complex programming techniques to develop computer program (Optional)

User Experience Methodologies (UX) involves:

• Apply user experience (UX) methodologies to develop a design for a digital outcome, including competitive analysis, user personas, card sorts, wireframes and high fidelity and evaluating ang justifying your choices.

Project Management involves:

• Manage a project using project managing tools including agile methodologies such as “scrum” and “waterfall”.  Differentiating between tools and techniques being used and justifying choices made.  A visual diary is required which must include research into various tools and techniques that will be used when developing the digital outcome

Complex Processes involves:

• Use complex processes to develop a digital outcome(web or App) synthesising information gained from planning, testing and trialing of components.  A visual diary is required which includes a brief, specifications, relevant implications, evaluation and future proofing that will be included when developing the digital outcome 

Developing a computer Program involves:

• Planning and creating a computer program using Python/Java, implementing advanced programming concepts and creating robust code. (Optional)
• using menu's, arrays, methods/functions and Graphics User Interfaces (GUI's)
• Testing and trialling code
• Evaluating and justifying choices
• Future proofing code

This is a course for students who love performing and are ready to take their skills to the next level. It is a concentrated, fast-moving programme that builds on the techniques and understanding developed in Level 2 Drama. Students must bring passion, talent, and a strong sense of commitment, as performance work requires initiative, self-motivation, and significant time dedicated to line learning and rehearsal.

The course is highly practical in nature, with active participation in group and solo performances, devising original theatre, and contributing to a class production. Students will also attend live theatre performances to support their understanding of the craft and to prepare for the external written exam.

Alongside performance, written reflection and analysis are essential to deepen students' understanding of their own work and the work of others. Students are expected to wear appropriate Drama blacks for all practical work. 

Level 3 Drama also fosters personal growth and real-world skills such as confidence, creativity, resilience, teamwork, and communication, valuable both within and beyond the world of theatre.

Level 3 early childhood follows on from the Level 2 early childhood development course and continues to build students’ knowledge and skills in the education and care of children in an early childhood education setting. 

This course aims to prepare students to advance into higher-level early childhood education and/or care. The course gives students real industry experience (with links to the gateway programme and taking part in a placement at a local early childhood centre) as well as a chance to develop their understanding of child development, play experiences, safety and wellbeing and professional behaviours.

This course is made up of Unit Standards only.

This course builds on L2ESS knowledge covering both practical and theoretical concepts of Earth and Space systems. It is an academic course which includes topics in ocean, atmosphere and astronomy. This is suited to students wishing to study courses such as Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Climate Science and Geography.  There will be a $60 course contribution for workbooks and materials to conduct experiments.  

Economics blends numbers and narratives, calculations and critiques, modelling, and real-world insight. You’ll design and analyse microeconomic models that explain how people and businesses behave — then evaluate how well these models reflect reality. In Economics, there is rarely one “perfect” answer. Instead, you will learn to build strong, evidence-based arguments backed by data and economic reasoning. This course rewards curiosity, critical thinking, and the ability to see the big picture behind everyday choices. Students who take Level 3 Economics develop sharp analytical and evaluative skills that are highly valued in university study, business, politics, and any field that requires thoughtful decision-making. It’s a subject that grows your mind — and your opportunities.

This course is designed for students interested in pursuing apprenticeships or careers in fabrication, engineering, manufacturing, and related trades. Students will follow detailed build instructions to complete individual projects while developing practical engineering skills and industry-standard work habits. Emphasis is placed on working accurately to specified tolerances, following planned processes, managing projects effectively, and applying theoretical knowledge to practical outcomes.

Participants will develop proficiency in the safe use of tools, machinery, and engineering equipment, while gaining an understanding of materials, measurement, and workshop practices. Skills and knowledge will be demonstrated through hands-on project work, written assignments, and graphic presentations, providing a strong foundation for further training, apprenticeships, and employment pathways.

This course will consist of a combination of internal and external standards and is aimed at all students who enjoy experiencing texts that challenge and interest them. Students will develop an understanding of literary theory while exploring an extensive range of classic and modern literature. Texts studied include short stories, a novel and a film. Students will present a formal seminar on a text they have read and studied. Advanced writing skills are developed through narrative writing and literary essays. This programme will provide the opportunity to gain UE Literacy credits.

L3EAL is a course for students who have or are learning English as an additional language, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. It is a course within our EAP programme which focuses on the academic language and literacy skills required for success in New Zealand, and is an alternative programme to mainstream English.

L3EAL focuses on practical and relevant topics and skills that prepare students for the transition to a foundation course in preparation for tertiary studies or other further studies. For Year 12 students, this course prepares them for L3EAP or alternative pathways in the following year. L3EAL supports students to develop and strengthen their English language skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills with a focus on practical use such as writing a formal letter, attending a job interview, and reading and listening for critical information.

L3EAP is a course for students who have or are learning English as an additional language, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. It is a course within our EAP programme which focuses on the academic language and literacy skills required for success in New Zealand, and is an alternative programme to mainstream English.

This course prepares students with the English skills necessary for academic study at senior school levels. The focus is on developing more advanced language skills required for academic writing and inquiry-based learning. In addition, students also learn the skills required for formal speaking and presenting. Students develop an understanding of the differences between every day language and academic language, and learn to language appropriate to each setting. This course also begins key preparation for success in the following course L3EAE, which is our EAP course focusing on university entrance.

L3EAE is a course for students who have or are learning English as an additional language, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. L3EAE is our highest course within our EAP programme which focuses on the academic language and literacy skills required for further tertiary studying in New Zealand, and is an alternative programme to mainstream English.

This course focuses on meeting the literacy requirements for New Zealand University Entrance. Successful completion of the advanced reading and writing components of this course will equip students with the level and skills of academic English required by those aiming to go on to university, both in New Zealand or overseas. Topics covered in the course are based on global issues and actions with a core focus being a comparison of New Zealand and other countries around the world. Students complete an academic presentation, practise reading texts at the level of first-year university, and learn about resource credibility to write an academic essay that includes APA referencing. 

Year 13 Food Technology challenges students to explore innovation, sustainability, and future-focused solutions through the development of food products. 

'Future Foods' is a dynamic and future-focused Year 13 Food Technology project where students adopt the role of innovative technologists, designing and prototyping food products that respond to real-world challenges. This project requires students to engage with complex, authentic issues through creative and sustainable product development.

Students collaborate with external clients and engage meaningfully with a diverse range of stakeholders, gathering insights, feedback, and critical perspectives to inform and refine their outcomes. They are encouraged to think beyond the present, considering cultural values, kaitiakitanga, nutritional needs, and food security in the development of purposeful, client-centred solutions.

As a largely independent and self-directed inquiry, this project is ideal for students ready to take ownership of their learning. It fosters innovation, resilience, and adaptability capabilities that are essential for success in further study, careers, and lifelong learning.

For those aspiring to academic excellence, Year 13 Food Technology also provides a clear pathway to Technology Scholarship, where students can demonstrate critical thinking, depth of understanding, and sophisticated problem-solving.

The course covers 2 major areas: • The study of natural coastal processes at work within Omaha. Selecting and applying skills and important geographic ideas to topics. • Sustainability of Tourism is studied with a overnight field trip to Rotorua • Studies of contemporary geographic issues on Human Trafficking and Modern Day Piracy. Field work is an integral part of the course and assessment. Students must be able and willing to go on these field trips including an overnight trip.

Level 3 Health is designed to look at current issues relevant to New Zealand and other countries. It covers current New Zealand health issues such as family violence, evaluating New Zealand health practices in relation to treating a current illness such as cancer or depression, international health issues; focusing on gender and cultural inequities as well as sexual and reproductive health, current ethical issues relating to well-being looking at topics such as euthanasia or abortion. 

This course could be of interest to students who are thinking of further study in any areas of health science, medicine, law, psychology or social work.

Students study two topics in depth. The first topic is The Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-45. For the second topic, students choose to study The Dawn Raids, The Bombing of the Rainbow Warrior, of the 1981 Springbok Tour. This topic is used to examine historical significance and conduct independent research. This provides the opportunity to focus on an area of history that is of particular interest to the student as well as developing their skills as Historians.  Success in this subject requires strong literacy skills to cope with the reading, writing and research components.   

This course is intended for native speakers of other international languages that are assessed as part of L3 NCEA (French, German, Japanese, Korean, Samoan, Spanish). It will prepare students with the necessary skills to succeed in the internal assessments for speaking and writing and the external exams for listening and reading. The course will also focus on the application of advanced language structures, critical thinking and question-answering strategies aimed at high achievement in NCEA. Students aspiring to do Scholarship exams will also be prepared for the higher academic and linguistic demands required at this level as an integral part of the course.

Students may study their target language through Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (the official Correspondence school of New Zealand), or through separately prepared materials as discussed on enrolment. 

The topics covered by this course are based on both statistics and algebra. This course gives students the opportunity to gain up to 19 credits from Level 3 from the approved university entry list. Its primary focus is statistics based which will focus on presenting written reports covering a range of different analytical models.

Statistics allows students to interpret the world around them through written analysis connected to external research to create a contextually focused report which correctly interpret the data in the context within which it is presented. There will be three reports to write over the academic year and one algebra focused assessment. The external exam is focused on students evaluating statistical reports.

In this course students will develop their interest in the media as an industry and its cause and effect relationship with its audience. We will focus on exploring the way a media text can be read in different ways dependent upon the audience's own experience of the world around them. Within this course we will look at representation within the context of Aotearoa, aspects of genre and how to communicate ideas in different styles. A large portion of this course is dedicated to practical film making where students are challenged to plan, design, and produce a short film which requires a significant time commitment in Term 2.

Students get to choose from a range of achievement standards that reflect their strengths and interests in music. The course is divided into: Performance: Performing 2 programmes of music as a featured soloist, and/or 1 programme as a member of a group, and/or 1 programme on their 2nd instrument. Composition/ Songwriting/ Arrangement: Creating portfolios of music compositions, song writing, and/or arrangements of specific pieces of music. Research: In depth research into a Music topic of student’s choice. External standards: Harmony: Students study advanced harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of scores. Context: Students will study and analyse a piece of music for this external standard. 

All students must be learning a musical instrument through formal tuition either privately or through the school itinerant programme.

This course builds on the technical and conceptual skills developed in Level 2 Painting and strengthen the expertise in this field. At this level students will be expected to choose their own themes and study the work of contemporary artists to generate their own individual programmes.

Experimental technical skills with wet and dry drawing media are fostered as students explore a wide range of thematic ideas. Divergent conceptual thinking is encouraged, and strong drawing skills are essential for success. There is a large external assessment component to this course which will require students to submit three portfolio panels of original work. 

This is a valuable subject for those students interested in studying Art, Design or Architecture at a tertiary level.

This course builds on the technical and conceptual skills developed in Level 2 Photography and is designed to further students' technical expertise in operating a digital SLR Camera. At this level, students will be expected to choose their own themes and study the work of contemporary photographers to generate their own individual programmes. 

Experimental technical skills with both the camera and post-production software are developed as students explore a wide range of thematic ideas. Divergent conceptual thinking is encouraged and is essential for success. There is a large external assessment component to this course, which will require students to submit three portfolio panels of original work or a moving image portfolio. 

This is a valuable subject for those students interested in studying Art, Design or Architecture at a tertiary level.

This course aims to develop and apply the knowledge base developed in Level 1 and 2 Physical Education.  This includes strategies to improve performance, biomechanics, anatomy and physiology.  This course also covers applying safety management strategies, which takes students on a 1-day outdoor education trip.  A research assignment on current issues in NZ Sport and physical education is also offered.  

Students must complete one of the two optional achievement standards.

This course builds on Level 2 Physics knowledge. Students will develop an understanding of fundamental physical concepts including mechanics, electricity, waves and modern physics. Students will learn to apply knowledge of physics to explain aspects of the material world.  This course is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in one of the Sciences.

This course aims to develop the leaderships skills learnt in both Level 2 Physical Education courses. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their coaching skills through the completion of the Growing Coaches PLUS Award. Students will also look at how to identify and manage risks and injuries in sporting situations as well as complete their own practical performance assessment. 

This course is targeted for students who are not considering further study at University.

Please note, there is an optional night snorkelling course that will involve a cost. 

In this course students will develop an understanding of the Science and study of Psychology. This includes conducting student led psychological research, how psychological theory interacts to explain how aggression is applied within Forensic psychology. Understanding how psychology looks to explain human attraction with application to a Field of practice within Advertising and Marketing. Students will investigate the nature of what is intelligence and what it will be. The Issues impacting psychological practice including Cultural and Gender Bias as well as the Ethical issues of using animals or children in psychological research.

Level 3 Sociology allows students to explore the role that ideologies play in politics, conflict and law change. This course allows students to deepen their understanding of the major issues and debates affecting our world today, with a focus on understanding how ideologies have shaped views and actions of each side. Topics studied will include current global conflicts, crime and punishment, including inquiring into a criminal case of their choice, and law and policy change in New Zealand.

Students will select a social issue and plan and participate in a social action designed to educate their peers and to support the rights of others as part of this course.

This course is appropriate for students wishing to continue biological and social sciences, medicine, commerce and management or any field in which the collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative data is important.

It offers four internal assessments and one external assessment and is a University Entrance approved subject.

Statistics allows students to interpret the world around them through written analysis connected to external research to create a contextually focused report which correctly interpret the data in the context within which it is presented. There will be three reports to write over the academic year and one algebra focused assessment. The external exam is focused on students evaluating statistical reports. 

This course will be delivered 80% in Māori and 20% in English. Students will cover a variety of themes about the history of different areas, political and current events, Māori legends and cosmology, giving an opinion, future endeavors and skills. 

Students will develop vocabulary, grammar and phrases to level 6,7 and 8 of the curriculum. In an immersion environment, there will be increased opportunities to speak Te Reo Māori in conversation and classroom activities. Involvement in the school's Kapa Haka is encouraged.

This course is the second half of the National Certificate in Tourism Level 2. Tourism electives can be done on their own without the full certificate being taken, as can Tourism Core Skills.

This Technology course gives you the opportunity to work with wood and wood-based materials to create a piece of furniture. You will develop practical skills, learn how to use tools and equipment safely, and build your own project from start to finish. You will record your work and the steps involved in making your product. At the end of the course, you will have a completed piece of furniture to take home. 

NZQA Scholarship study is integrated into this regular school timetabled class. This class will also support University Entrance requirements. Participation in this course is by invitation only, with students selected based on their achievement in NCEA Level 2 assessments, and the Term 3 School examinations. Students selected for timetabled scholarship class provision will need to sustain high levels of academic achievement and demonstrate readiness for NZQA Scholarship assessment across the year.

This subject builds on Level 2 Biology knowledge. Students will develop an understanding of fundamental biological concepts including Homeostasis, Socio-scientific issues, Human Evolution, Plant and Animal Behaviour and Applications of Biotechnology. This course is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in the Biological Sciences.

NZQA Scholarship preparation is integrated within this regular timetabled class, while also supporting students in meeting University Entrance requirements. The course is designed for highly motivated and academically capable students who demonstrate a strong aptitude and enthusiasm for mathematics. 

This course is particularly suitable for students intending to pursue further study and careers in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering, economics, technology, or any field in which the analysis of mathematical relationships is an essential tool. Students will extend and deepen their understanding of concepts introduced in Level 2 Mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus, while also exploring new areas of study such as complex numbers and differential equations. The programme places a strong emphasis on advanced problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and independent thinking required for success at Scholarship level. 

Entry into this course is by invitation only, as places are limited. Students are selected based on their demonstrated academic achievement in Level 2 Calculus (or an equivalent enrichment programme), including their performance in NCEA Level 2 assessments and the Term 3 school examinations. Students accepted into the timetabled Scholarship programme are expected to maintain consistently high standards of achievement throughout the year and demonstrate the commitment, resilience, and readiness required to undertake the NZQA Scholarship assessment. 

Entrance to this course is determined by invitation from the Faculty based on students' academic performance as the course has limited places available.

This course builds on Level 2 Chemistry knowledge. Students will develop an advanced understanding of chemical concepts including thermochemistry, organic chemistry, implications of chemistry in the real world. Students will learn to apply knowledge of chemistry to explain aspects of the material world. This course is designed to prepare students for participation in the Chemistry scholarship exam and tertiary study in one of the Sciences. 

NZQA Scholarship study is integrated into this regular school timetabled class. This class will also support University Entrance requirements. Participation in this course is by invitation only, with students selected based on their achievement in NCEA Level 2 assessments, and the Term 3 School examinations. Students selected for timetabled scholarship class provision will need to sustain high levels of academic achievement and demonstrate readiness for NZQA Scholarship assessment across the year.

This course is aimed at our highest achieving English scholars who have shown a strong aptitude and passion for the subject.   The course consists of a combination of internal and external standards and is aimed at all students who enjoy experiencing texts that challenge and interest them. It will be strongly based on literary theory, a wide range of literature, and will focus on extending reading and writing skills. The course will provide the opportunity to gain UE Literacy. Students in this course are expected to sit the English Scholarship exam at the end of the year. This is an invite only course.

Scholarship Health and Physical Education

NZQA Scholarship study is integrated into this regular school timetabled class. This class will also support University Entrance requirements. Participation in this course is by invitation only, with students selected based on their achievement in NCEA Level 2 assessments, and the Term 3 School examinations. Students selected for timetabled scholarship class provision will need to sustain high levels of academic achievement and demonstrate readiness for NZQA Scholarship assessment across the year.

This course will challenge students to achieve at the highest level with areas of study including:

• Health promotion models and their application to physical activity.
• Anatomy and biomechanics.
• Socio-cultural implications of physical activities.
• Strategies for lifelong participation.

This course will have a strong theoretical focus with some opportunities to engage in the practical application of concepts taught in the classroom.

The culmination of the course will see students writing their final scholarship report on an area of interest that relates to a significant wellbeing challenge/issue young people are facing in New Zealand. The report will show students ability to think critically, apply Health and Physical Education knowledge, use academic research to support their ideas as well as presenting strategies to address the issue and ensure sustainable and equitable outcomes across New Zealand.

NZQA Scholarship study is integrated into this regular school timetabled class. This class will also support University Entrance requirements. Participation in this course is by invitation only, with students selected based on their achievement in NCEA Level 2 assessments, and the Term 3 School examinations. Students selected for timetabled scholarship class provision will need to sustain high levels of academic achievement and demonstrate readiness for NZQA Scholarship assessment across the year.

Students study two topics in depth. Students will study The Collapse of the Weimar Republic and Rise of Nazi Germany, 1918-45 to prepare for their external essay. The second topic will be determined once the scholarship topic for 2027 is released in December 2026, and will support their internal assessments and scholarship preparation. Students will also develop source analysis and interpretation skills throughout the course. Previous History Scholarship topics have included: the relationship between workers, employers, and the state, the role of individuals in shaping historical events, treaties with indigenous peoples, communism as a historical force, nationalism and race, populism, the role of memory in History among other examples.

NZQA Scholarship study is integrated into this regular school timetabled class. This class will also support University Entrance requirements. Participation in this course is by invitation only, with students selected based on their achievement in NCEA Level 2 assessments, and the Term 3 School examinations. Students selected for timetabled scholarship class provision will need to sustain high levels of academic achievement and demonstrate readiness for NZQA Scholarship assessment across the year.

This course builds on Level 2 Physics knowledge. Students will develop an understanding of fundamental physical concepts including mechanics, electricity, waves and modern physics. Students will learn to apply knowledge of physics to explain aspects of the material world.  This course is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in one of the Sciences.

NZQA Scholarship study is integrated into this regular school timetabled class. This class will also support University Entrance requirements. Participation in this course is by invitation only, with students selected based on their achievement in NCEA Level 2 assessments, and the Term 3 School examinations. Students selected for timetabled scholarship class provision will need to sustain high levels of academic achievement and demonstrate readiness for NZQA Scholarship assessment across the year.

Students explore a range of Fields (applications) and Approaches (perspectives) in Psychology, providing them with a broad and comprehensive understanding of the discipline. The course includes the application of psychological theory and research to real-world contexts such as Advertising and Forensic Psychology. Students also undertake an in-depth analysis of a key research study within the field of Intelligence, evaluating its impact on society.

Throughout these topics, students critically consider key issues in psychological research and theory, including the ethics of animal research, as well as gender and cultural bias. These issues are assessed in the external examination.

The Scholarship course emphasizes deeper analysis and evaluation, focusing on how research supports or challenges psychological theories and the broader impact of these theories on society. Additional teaching will be provided to prepare students for the specific Scholarship context, which will be announced in late December 2025 for the 2026 examination. The 2025 Scholarship context was the Cognitive Approach, with a focus on Learning, Attention, and Memory.

NZQA Scholarship study is integrated into this regular school timetabled class. This class will also support University Entrance requirements. Participation in this course is by invitation only, with students selected based on their achievement in NCEA Level 2 assessments, and the Term 3 School examinations. Students selected for timetabled scholarship class provision will need to sustain high levels of academic achievement and demonstrate readiness for NZQA Scholarship assessment across the year.

This course is appropriate for students wishing to continue biological and social sciences, medicine, commerce and management or any field in which the collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative data is important.

The first half of the year will focus on supporting students to achieve the literacy aspects of the NCEA co-requisite. Once students have met these requirements, they will work towards a number of NCEA L2 English credits.

Students in Year 12 without the NCEA literacy co-requisite will need to take this course (unless L2 or L3 English courses are considered appropriate). Exemptions from this course are determined by Year Level Teams in consultation with the Head of English.

Senior Numeracy

This courses supports achievement of the numeracy aspects of the NCEA co-requisite. It is comprised of tagged standards and other numeracy support standards from across NCEA Levels 1 - 3. The course runs for the whole year.

Students in Year 12 and 13 without the NCEA numeracy co-requisite will need to take this course (Unless L2 or L3 Mathematics courses are considered appropriate. Exemptions from this course are determined by Year Level Teams in consultation with the Head of Mathematics.

The ALP 1 (Adapted Learning Programme) is based at Learning Support for supporting students to develop their reading and writing skills.  The programme provides real opportunities for inclusion and personalized learning based on a student’s strengths and interests and planned around a student’s IEP (individual education plan) which is strengths-based and co-created with whānau.  There is a focus on developing confidence, personal growth, self-esteem and independence. This class is based around the iDeal Structured Literacy Programme.

The ALP (Adapted Learning Programme) is based at Learning Support for assisted Social Skills classes.  The programme provides real opportunities for inclusion and personalized learning based on a student’s strengths and interests and planned around a student’s IEP (individual education plan) which is strengths-based and co-created with whānau.  There is a focus on developing confidence, personal growth, self-esteem and independence. In this class students have the opportunity to put their literacy and numeracy skills into practice.

IELTS is a targeted course aimed at international English language learning students who are studying short-term at Long Bay College. This course revises and extends students in the four skills assessed in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Students explore a range of topics based on prior and present IELTS topics and develop both content knowledge, as well as vocabulary and grammar. Students who wish to take the exam can do so at the local IELTS centre.

L1ELT is a course targeted at EAP students who are yet to gain their Level 1 literacy co-requisite, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. It is a course within our EAP programme which focuses on preparation for the tagged EAP standards, as well as the co-requisite CAAs offered in Terms 2 and 3.

In L1ELT, a strong focus is placed on developing the literacy skills of students, especially reading and writing. Students are scaffolded with content knowledge, language skills, writing frames, grammar points, and vocabulary to support their success. Students also develop key skills in analysis and evaluation, and learn to use resources appropriately to support their ideas and opinions. Basic referencing skills are also taught as part of the preparation for the tagged EAP standards.

To support with the co-requisite, students revise basic grammar skills to improve their accuracy, and are taught specific skills such as identifying main ideas, explaining the purpose of supporting details, making inferences, and understanding the writer's purpose. A variety of text and text features are explored including information texts, recounts, and persuasive texts. Students also learn to write in the correct format for different text types such as essays, articles, and letters. 

L3EAL is a course for students who have or are learning English as an additional language, regardless of length of stay in New Zealand. It is a course within our EAP programme which focuses on the academic language and literacy skills required for success in New Zealand, and is an alternative programme to mainstream English.

L3EAL focuses on practical and relevant topics and skills that prepare students for the transition to a foundation course in preparation for tertiary studies or other further studies. For Year 12 students, this course prepares them for L3EAP or alternative pathways in the following year. L3EAL supports students to develop and strengthen their English language skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills with a focus on practical use such as writing a formal letter, attending a job interview, and reading and listening for critical information.

The first half of the year will focus on supporting students to achieve the literacy aspects of the NCEA co-requisite. Once students have met these requirements, they will work towards a number of NCEA L2 English credits.

Students in Year 12 without the NCEA literacy co-requisite will need to take this course (unless L2 or L3 English courses are considered appropriate). Exemptions from this course are determined by Year Level Teams in consultation with the Head of English.