Glenfield College

9 Art

This course will introduce students to the elements of visual art and how to use these to create a wide range of outcomes. Students will experiment with a variety of wet and dry media exploring different art-making techniques and skills. 

This course will also introduce students to a range of artist models and styles to help encourage creative thinking and expression. 

Dance students will learn techniques from a variety of different genres.  Students will be taught choreography, as well as creating their own choreography in small groups.  Students will study Hip Hop or jazz and Bollywood or Sasa choreography, then as a group they will create a choreography based on the TikTok movement.  Students will develop confidence, critical thinking and skills in communication, collaboration and time management, as well as the ability to critique both their own and others’ performances.

Year 9 Digital Technology

This course will re-introduce students to being safe online through a number of structured activities.  Students will then learn HTML coding to transform their class work into web pages that parents/guardians can view live through the college’s web portal. Basic design tools using Photoshop will also be taught in this course to help refine the design component of the students website.

Year 9 Drama

Drama students will learn about drama techniques, production technologies and devising their own short play in a small group with which will allow them to develop confidence, skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration and time management.  They will also gain the ability to critique both their own and others’ performances.

Year 9 English

English is the study of story, meaning, communication, and identity.  We study English so we can interact more successfully with the world around us, effectively explain our points of view, develop empathy for others, fuel our artistic nature, and discover who we are through reading stories and writing our own. English grows our minds, hearts, and souls. 

In Year 9 English at Glenfield College, we build on the skills already established through primary and intermediate education and introduce students to the new skills and concepts they will need to master to be successful at English in a high school context. Year 9 English focuses on:

· Literature studies of novels and short texts, such as poetry and short stories

· Developing the academic writing skills required to write paragraphs with a logical argument

· Improving written literacy, such as using punctuation and grammar accurately

· Both creative and non-fiction forms of writing

· Participating effectively in thinking and learning discussions

· Developing close reading and language analysis skills 

Year 9 Food Technology

Students learn to work in a kitchen using a wide range of kitchen utensils and other equipment such as the oven and stove-top.   

Students make a variety of recipes which include scones, muffins, burgers and pizza.  

There is a focus on personal hygiene in the kitchen as well as food hygiene to ensure safe food production.   Students follow the steps used in Food Technology systems from design through to prototyping and presenting a final outcome to meet a brief.

Year 9 Mathematics

Mathematics and Statistics is a key component of the New Zealand Curriculum. By studying its principles, students gain the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for future success. Studying Mathematics helps students recognise patterns and create models. Mathematics is compulsory in Years 9, 10 and 11, but optional in Years 12 and 13.

In Year 9 students will continue to build on their knowledge of the number, geometry, measurement and statistics strands of the NZ curriculum and begin to extend their understanding to generalised number skills with algebra.

The focus will be on developing their skills to solve problems, increasing the depth of their understanding of key concepts and building their confidence with explaining and justifying their solutions. Students will be assessed in a variety of ways and will be actively encouraged to build good study habits in preparation for their NCEA years.

9 Music

Students will develop their music literacy skills by learning music notation to a rudimentary level.  They will apply their music reading skills to rehearse and perform simple pieces on the guitar and/or the keyboard. Students will study a topic about the musical instruments and gain a contextual knowledge of their use in various musical settings.

School-Based Music Tuition Programme: This is an optional acceleration learning programme designed for students who wish to begin or continue learning a musical instrument through lessons with an itinerant teacher of music. More information about the instruments and rental options can be obtained from the Music Department office – phone Mr Kus on 09 444 9066 ext.734 or e-mail: [email protected]. Prompt registration is crucial in securing a place in the programme.

9 Physical Education and Health

Physical Education

Students in Year 9 will participate in two hours of Physical Education per week. In PE, students learn both physical and social skills. The emphasis in our classes is for students to achieve and extend their abilities at a rate that is appropriate to them as individuals.  We teach cooperation, communication skills, teamwork, fair play and safety aspects alongside movement and physical skill development.  

Where possible, co-construction is used in the class, and student voice is an integral part of the lesson. Students will participate in the following activities over the year:

• GC Good Sort
• The Moving Body (anatomy, exercise physiology)
• Basketball Skill Learning
• Kiwiana Sports
• Global/Cultural Sports (northern hemisphere)

Health 

Students will research and explore deep thinking in complex health issues.  They will develop their knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to their age.

The main focus for all lessons is on how to recognise issues and where to get help for these in their community.

• Hauora - Students will cover areas of body image, resilience, stress, depression and anxiety. The focus will be on how and where to get help and support using the Te Whare Tapa Wha model. 
• Drug Education - Students will gain knowledge and complete an investigative research assignment to understand issues that arise around drugs and alcohol, including: types of drugs, short and long-term effects of drugs and alcohol, laws around drugs and alcohol, smoking and vaping.
• Sexuality - Students will gain knowledge and develop strategies to deal with issues that arise around sex.  Knowledge will be gained in the following areas: gender identity, sexual health, puberty, healthy relationships, STIs, contraception, pregnancy, consent and pornography. 

Year 9 Science

Science is the process by which people attempt to logically explain the world in which we live.  Our topics in the junior school provide learning experiences through experimental, oral and research approaches.

The topics covered in Year 9 are:

• Biology: Ecology Cells and Human Digestion
• Chemistry: States of Matter and Separation Techniques
• Physics: Energy, Light and Sound
• Planet Earth and Beyond: Planets and Astronomic Cycles 

 We will assess these topics through tests, research assignments and practical assessments.

Year 10 Science will build on these in preparation for NCEA Level 1

Year 9 Social Studies

Social Studies enables students to participate in a changing society as confident, informed and responsible citizens. Students will investigate and explore important social issues, make decisions, work co-operatively and build their knowledge of their history, their land, and their society.

At Year 9 the teaching programme covers four Social Studies Achievement Objectives through a thematic approach, and is aimed at providing students a varied programme of study that is relevant, engaging and future focused.

1.    Migration and Culture
        Who are we and where have we come from?

2.    Sustainability and Globalisation
        Climate change, our use of resources, and the shrinking world

3.    Citizenship and Government
       Global and Local Citizenship and National and Local Government in New Zealand

4.    Classics
       Myths from the ancient world

Assessment
Students completing the Year 9 Social Studies programme will be assessed in each of the thematic topics studied in a means reflective of how they will be assessed in NCEA Level 1.

Year 9 Te Reo Māori

This is a one term course for students who wish to learn about Te Ao Māori (The Māori world) and the language.

The junior Te Reo Māori programme encourages tauira (students) to learn useful language that will benefit their understanding and the significance of this taonga (treasure) unique to Aotearoa. 

Tauira will learn how to introduce themselves, communicate, acknowledge and respond to others. Tauira will be given opportunities to implement the language learnt, in real life situations.

Tauira will also increase their vocabulary and learn correct grammar, explore whakataukī (proverbs), kīwaha (colloquialism),  karakia, waiata, and other aspects of Te Ao Māori.

Year 9 Technology

During this course, students will gain an understanding of the Design Process by creating a lamp product using a wide range of materials. Students will be introduced to the Technology Block and workshops and will complete tasks using metal, wood, fabric and card. 

Students will be exploring the concept of Hauora and how this can translate visually into their final lamp design. This course has been designed with STEAM education at its core with students learning about electricity, material properties and manipulation, visual symbolism, design, scale and proportion. 

This course provides foundation knowledge and skills which can be used across all subject areas within the Technology curriculum. 

Year 9 Hard Materials Technology

In this course students follow the design process to design and produce wooden bookends which are hand painted.

Students are encouraged to create their own design based on their culture and personality. They will learn how to safely use a bandsaw, engravers, drills and other hand tools and power tools to produce a high quality finished product. 

Year 9 Tikanga Māori

This is a 10-week course compulsory for all year 9 students at Glenfield College. 

This course is an introduction to Te Ao Māori and some main aspects of the New Zealand indigenous people- Māori. The topics covered include pōwhiri, kaitiakitanga, haka, waiata, weaving and a beginner level of the language. This enables students to have a greater understanding of the Māori culture unique to Aotearoa and to explore why, when and how certain aspects are done.

Level 1 Health Studies

In Level 1 Health Studies, students will learn to develop insights into current issues relating to well-being. Students will develop of range of skills that they can use to:

• Understand decision-making processes
• Explore different Health models and apply them to help understand well-being
• Analyse a range of influences that could affect someone's Hauora and develop strategies to enhance their Hauora
• Gain an understanding of Mental Health, Relationships and Nutrition.

This subject provides an excellent foundation for university study in areas such as health sciences, public health, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, health promotion, youth work, and education (particularly health and PE teaching).

This course offers 15 credits, two internals and one external.

Literacy is a key to gaining agency over our lives. This course is for students who will benefit from concentrated periods of specific, direct literacy instruction. The course will focus on reading skills and strategies and improving written accuracy and fluency. The course will begin in Term 2 and will be based on an analysis of data and teacher recommendation.

This is a 10- week language course designed for students who have recently arrived in New Zealand. The aim is for students to establish basic English language skills. The focus will be establishing essential reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, so students can continue to learn from a solid foundation.

Year 10 Commerce

In this two-term course students will develop an appreciation of how an economy “works” through exploring different sectors of the economy, such as the role of Government, Trade, Producers and Consumers.  Some basic accounting ideas are explored in the first half of the course.  The second half of the course covers a range of issues relevant to businesses in New Zealand and includes the topics listed below.  The 10EntS programme encourages teamwork and effective communication and much of the learning takes place in groups and often culminates with students sharing their work in presentation format.

Topics Covered:

Business Economics and Accounting
· Scarcity, choices and demand
· Types of producers (primary, secondary and tertiary)
· The economy (circular flow)
· Government and Trade
· Accounting – simple financial statements & ACC 1.6 internal

Enterprise Studies
· Skills of entrepreneur
· Innovative global businesses
· Setting up a business

Year 10 Dance

Whilst studying Dance, students will explore basic movement, terminology, technique and movement sequences in a range of dance styles which may include:  Jazz,  Hip Hop, Tap, Lyrical and Contemporary Dance.  Students will also have the opportunity to create their own choreography in small groups. Students will have the oppertunity to learn from Mrs Ogden as well as guest teachers (where available). This course has a strong emphasis on practical work and learning different dance styles. Students will develop practical knowledge in dance (dance classes), develop ideas in dance (choreography), communicate and interpret dance and understand dance in context (theory).  

Year 10 Design and Visual Communication

This course focuses on the core sketching and modelling tools used by real life product designers.  Students will follow the design process in order to create a working blue-tooth speaker. Students will solder together the components for their speaker as well as create a wooden casing to house their circuitry. Please note that some of this course will be delivered in a workshop environment. 

Course content includes:

• Design skills and drawing techniques
• Computer Aided Design (CAD modelling) 
• Presentation techniques using Photoshop 
• Workshop skills 

10 Digital Art

Students will develop core design skills using a range of digital media. 

Students will create art with a New Zealand context and develop their understanding of artists’ ways of working. Students will complete a portfolio board consisting of digital text manipulation, digital illustration and photo manipulation. Students will be working primarily with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop programs.

This course is ideally suited to those who are interested in Visual Art, but lack confidence in drawing and painting. This course is focussed on skills used by Graphic Designers and will help students in preparation for NCEA Level 1 Art and/or DVC.

Year 10 Digital Technology

In Year 10 students focus on the planning and design process. They will create a fully functional website that they then upload to the school’s web portal.  Students will further develop their coding skills using the Python programming language and are introduced to what is inside a computer and how they work.

Course content includes:

• Website development using Dreamweaver and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• Web graphics using Photoshop
• Further coding using Python
• An introduction to computer hardware

Year 10 Drama

Drama is an important part of the New Zealand Arts Curriculum.  By engaging in Drama, students develop the ability to effectively communicate through both written and oral language and through gesture and body language, qualities essential in becoming integral members of society. Studying Drama provides an environment in which the student develops in self-confidence, in expressing their ideas to others and learning to work as a team member.  By engaging in the practical and written aspects of the course, students are encouraged to express their own creative ideas and develop strategies of self-discipline to realise their full potential.  The Year 10 Drama course progresses naturally from Year 9 Drama.  Students who have not completed the Year 9 course are welcome, but they will be expected to enthusiastically commit to both the performance and written aspects of the course.

Areas covered:

Script Technique: Students will have the opportunity to work with a range of short scripts.  They will learn the skills required to interpret scripted dialogue and add their own meaning through performance.

Character Creation: Students will learn how to manipulate their use of voice, body, movement and space to portray a range of characters onstage.

Improvisation: Students will explore skills required to improvise comedic and serious scenes on the spot.  They will learn and take part in a number of Theatresports games as part of this unit of work.

Devising: Students will have the opportunity to create their own performances in groups.  They will learn how to structure effective scenes and shape original drama.

Drama helps students develop creativity, self-confidence, co-operation and group work skills, self-management, thinking skills, reading and writing skills, memory, public speaking skills and listening skills.

Year 10 English

English is the study of story, meaning, communication and identity.  We study English so we can interact more successfully with the world around us, effectively explain our points of view, develop empathy for others and discover who we are through reading stories and writing our own.

English at Year 10 builds on skills established in Year 9 and will continue to develop these skills so that students are ready to tackle NCEA by the end of the year.  Students will study multiple novels and a range of short written texts, along with creating works of creative, transactional, and academic writing.

Year 10 English will focus on:

·       In-depth literary studies of novels and short texts, such as poetry and short stories 

-      Exploring a series of short texts by Maori authors

·       Narrative creative writing

·       Improving the depth and skill of your academic writing so you can produce essays 

·       Presenting your understanding of texts and your own ideas through a range of styles 

·       Further developing your close-reading skills, concentrating specifically on how writers achieve desired purposes through the use
        of language features, word choice and sentence types

Year 10 Food Technology

This course has an emphasis on creating dishes that can be modified and adapted to meet the needs of a range of users. 

 Topics covered during this course include:

• Ready, Steady, Cook - An introduction to kitchen ‘know how’ where students practice a range of dishes to understand how recipes work and to develop strong routines to ensure successful outcomes.
•  Pizza and Pasta - This unit further expands students’ skill sets as they learn to reflect on outcomes and adapt recipes to alter flavours, colours and textures. This will result in a digital outcome presenting their own unique recipe. 
• “Uber Eats” and Sustainability - Students explore sustainable food production and design a dish for an “uber eats” cultural restaurant

Year 10 Mathematics

Mathematics and Statistics is a key component of the New Zealand Curriculum. By studying its principles, students gain the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for future success. Studying Mathematics helps students recognise patterns and create models. Mathematics is compulsory in Years 9, 10 and 11, but optional in Years 12 and 13.

In Year 10 students will continue to build on their knowledge of the number and algebra, geometry and measurement and statistics strands of the NZ curriculum.

The focus will be on using the skills they have learnt to solve increasingly complex problems, developing the depth of their understanding of key concepts and building their confidence with explaining and justifying their solutions.

The assessment tasks in Year 10 reflect the types of experiences the students will have in their NCEA courses.  The students will develop confidence with using appropriate technology and understanding success criteria so that they are well-prepared for success in Level 1.

10 Music

This course is a natural progression from Year 9 Music and it is vital that students have successfully completed the Year 9 module, achieving at least Merit in music performance and theory.  This course is suitable for students who have a strong interest in studying Music and want to advance their practical and music literacy skills.  Learning an instrument through attending itinerant music lessons is strongly recommended for all Year 10 Music students.  

Aspects covered:

•     Music Performance: students will play a musical instrument of their choice to advance their performance skills further.  Students will be provided with equipment and given time to practice and produce individual and collaborative performances. 

•     Music Technology: students will use computer applications such as MuseScore and Soundtrap to record and notate simple music sequences.

•     Music Notation: students will develop their music literacy (reading) skills further. The emphasis will be put on music harmony and learning of the notation conventions used in music scores.

•     Knowledge of Music: students will study a selection of musical pieces representing different (contrasting) styles, periods and musical contexts. 

This is a beginning course aimed at students who show an interest in learning Music but have little or no experience in this area. The learning will focus on development of basic music skills both practical and academic. The theory topics will be limited to the rudimental concepts of pitch and rhythm and the emphasis will be put more on the practical skills such as playing the keyboards or guitars. Music technology topics will include using software such as Musescore and Soundtrap to notate and record simple music ideas.  

School-Based Music Tuition Programme: This is an optional acceleration learning programme designed for students who wish to begin or continue learning a musical instrument through lessons with an itinerant teacher of music. More information about the instruments and rental options can be obtained from the Music Department office – phone Mr Kus on 09 444 9066 ext.734 or e-mail: [email protected]. Prompt registration is crucial in securing a place in the programme.

10 Physical Education and Health

Physical Education

In Physical Education, students learn both physical and social skills. The emphasis in our classes is for students to achieve and extend their abilities at a rate that is appropriate to them as individuals.  We teach cooperation, communication skills, teamwork, fair play and safety aspects alongside movement and physical skill development. 

Where possible, co-construction is used in the class, and student voice is an integral part of the lesson. Students will participate in the following activities over the year:

• It's More Than Just A Game (skills & drills)
• Benefits of Movement (anatomy & exercise physiology)
• Developing Game Sense Skills (inventing a game)
• Cultural Sports (southern hemisphere)

Health 

Students will research and explore deep thinking in complex health issues.  They will develop their knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to their age.

The main focus for all lessons is on how to recognise issues and where to get help for these in their community.

• Building Resilience - Students will cover areas of body image, resilience, stress, depression and anxiety. The focus will be on how and where to get help and support using the Te Wheke & Fonofale health models.
• Drugs & Alcohol - Students will gain knowledge and complete an investigative research assignment to understand issues that arise around drugs and alcohol, including: types of drugs, short and long-term effects of drugs and alcohol, laws around drugs and alcohol, smoking and vaping.
• Sexuality - Students will gain knowledge and develop strategies to deal with issues that arise around sex.  Knowledge will be gained in the following areas: gender identity, sexual health, STIs, contraception, pregnancy, consent and pornography. 

10 Practical Art

Students will develop core practical skills using a wide range of different media. 

Students will create art with a New Zealand context and develop their understanding of artists’ ways of working. Students will complete a portfolio board consisting of drawing, acrylic painting, wood block printmaking and spray paint.

The course is ideally suited to those who want to build upon skills learnt in Year 9 Art but it is also suitable for those who have not studied the subject before and would like to take Art in preparation for NCEA Level 1.

Year 10 Science

Science is the process by which people attempt to logically explain the world in which we live.  Our topics in the junior school provide learning experiences through experimental, oral and research approaches.

The topics covered in Year 10 are:

• Biology: Human Body Systems and Genetics
• Chemistry: Matter and Acids and Bases
• Physics: Forces and Motion
• Planet Earth and Beyond: Earthquakes, Volcanoes and the Carbon Cycle

We will assess these topics through tests, research assignments and practical assessments.

Year 10 Social Studies

Social Studies enables students to participate in a changing society as confident, informed and responsible citizens. Students will investigate and explore important social issues, make decisions, work co-operatively and build their knowledge of their history, their land and their society.

At Year 10 the teaching programme covers five Social Studies achievement objectives, and is aimed at providing students an introduction to some of the learning areas offered by the Social Sciences Department in the senior school.

1.         Understand how the ideas and actions of people in the past have had a significant impact on people’s lives.
            A significant event in New Zealand history and New Zealand’s involvement in WW1.

2          Understand how people’s management of resources impacts on environmental and social sustainability.
            HAZARDS & DISASTERS

3.         Understand how cultures adapt and change and that this has consequences for society.
            Financial Literacy – Sorted in Schools

4.        Understand how the Treaty of Waitangi is responded to differently by people in different times and places.
           TE TIRITI O WAITANGI CHANGING PERSPECTIVES

5.        Understand how people define and seek human rights.
           HUMAN RIGHTS

Year 10 Te Reo Māori

This is a full year course and leads on to NCEA level 1 Te Reo Māori and will assist in Level 1 Te Ao Haka.

This course will build on and extend the knowledge and skills learnt in the Year 9 Te Reo Māori (language) programme and Year 9 Māori Tikanga programme. Tauira (students) will use language to communicate, acknowledge and respond to others. Tauira will be be responsible for implementing the language learnt, in real life situations including speeches, school activities, mihi whakatau, pōwhiri - welcoming guests onto our school marae and into our school whānau. 

 Tauira will;
· Improve their oral language and acquisition
· Increase self-confidence in speaking in front of others
· Improve mana, by being able to say who you are and where you are from
· Improve job opportunities

Year 10 Technology Hard Materials

This course uses the Design Process to allow students to create their own products to meet a given need.  This is a half-year course that builds upon the skills learnt in Year 9 and prepares students for the requirements of the Level 1 course in Technology Materials. 

Course content: 

• Opportunity for thoughtful planning and executing of work that incorporates the student’s own ideas
• Understanding the concepts of good design
• Understanding of joining and forming techniques and their function utilising a variety of materials and processes
• Carry out a series of skills-based projects, perfecting the use of the lathe, drill press, tig welder and bending and folding machines
• Safety aspects and choice of correct equipment and tools to use

Level 1 Health Studies

In Level 1 Health Studies, students will learn to develop insights into current issues relating to well-being. Students will develop of range of skills that they can use to:

• Understand decision-making processes
• Explore different Health models and apply them to help understand well-being
• Analyse a range of influences that could affect someone's Hauora and develop strategies to enhance their Hauora
• Gain an understanding of Mental Health, Relationships and Nutrition.

This subject provides an excellent foundation for university study in areas such as health sciences, public health, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, health promotion, youth work, and education (particularly health and PE teaching).

This course offers 15 credits, two internals and one external.

Literacy is a key to gaining agency over our lives. This course is for students who have been identified as benefiting from specific literacy instruction. The course will cover reading skills and strategies and develop students' ability to write fluently and accurately. 

Year 10 Sports Performance

Year 10 Sports Performance is a dynamic, hands-on course designed for students who are passionate about sport, personal development, and pushing themselves to be their best. Throughout the year, you’ll build the knowledge, character, and practical skills needed to improve both on and off the field.

At the heart of this course are two guiding values:

“We before Me”

This means valuing the team, the collective, and the people around you over individual success. It’s about showing leadership, humility, and care, understanding that your actions affect others and that great athletes lift up those around them.

“Attitude before Aptitude”

This means that your mindset, effort, and willingness to learn are more important than natural talent alone. We value students who show up with focus, resilience, and a growth mindset—those who try hard, support others, and commit to improving every day.

In this course, you’ll explore key themes that support performance and wellbeing, including injury prevention and management, sports nutrition, professionalism and character building, and how to create and follow a training programme. You’ll also build your ability to give and receive feedback and feedforward, and develop strategies to overcome challenges through reflection, support, and resilience.

The focus is not just on physical performance, but on becoming a well-rounded athlete and person—someone who shows discipline, leadership, and responsibility both on and off the field. You’ll have opportunities to apply your learning practically, set goals, and reflect on your progress throughout the year.

This course is designed to help students to improve their English language skills.  It will be a half year course.  The course assists students to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, especially grammar, spelling, punctuation, paragraphing and vocabulary.

Some topics covered are:

·         Festivals here and around the world

·         Clothing and shopping

·         English for Science (eg Animals)

·        English for Mathematics (eg Measurement)

Year 11 Commerce is a foundational course that combines three core subjects: Economics, Accounting, and Business Studies. It delves into the impact of diversity and culture on enterprise and innovation, while also exploring the inner workings of businesses and their effects on the economy and society.

Learners will gain valuable insights from using e-learn economics, connecting with successful entrepreneurs, and participating in the bp Business Challenge through YES. These opportunities will enhance their learning experience and provide them with practical exposure to real-world business scenarios.

Commerce invites ākonga to explore accounting, economic, and commercial concepts, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values essential for navigating the economic world. Ākonga will have an opportunity to explore the economic world through lenses other than their own, at multiple levels. Learners will learn an economic language of models and concepts to support them to navigate the economic world. Learners will explore the perspectives and decisions of individuals and groups. This course explores the complex financial interdependence among whānau (extended family), communities, and organizations, recognizing the interconnectedness that shapes economic relationships and dynamics. Students will develop the skills to make informed financial and non-financial decisions, fostering sustainable resource utilization and generating positive outcomes for stakeholders. Through this exploration and understanding, gain a holistic understanding of commerce, recognizing its interplay with cultural diversity and the significance of economic sustainability.

At Level 1 Commerce, learners will learn to

1. Understand different types of organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand. An organisation is a group of people who work together with a particular purpose. Examples of groups include whānau, hapū, iwi, clubs, charities, and businesses.
2. Understand and discuss pūtake in relation to the different types of organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand. In Commerce pūtake is the reason an organisation exists. For example, maintaining an ecosystem, providing for future generations, or making a profit.  
3. Research multiple options for a decision that includes financial information and a consideration of the pūtake of the organisation.
4. Using the research data gathered, describe the options that meet the need, issue, or opportunity of the organisation and its pūtake
5. Understand financial tools so that the data from the financial tool can be used to support their decision. For example, a price/feature comparison chart, a SWOT analysis (including financial data), a budget, Income Statement, Break-even Analysis or a cost benefit analysis.
6. Understand the different stakeholders of the organisation, for example, customers, shareholders, and employees.
7. Understand the circular flow of the economy. This includes understanding the interdependence among the different sectors in the economy.

Level 1 Dance

Over the year, students are introduced to a variety of dance genres. Students will develop their technique in these genres and explore the elements of dance in a range of creative tasks. Students will also develop choreographic skills in a range of briefs. Students will have the opportunity to learn from both Mrs Ogden as well as guest instructors (where available).  Students will have study the key features of Fosse Jazz to gain understanding of this dance style. 

In Level 1 Design and Visual Communication, students will create 2 portfolios of work that utilise a range of skills used by real life designers. 

Students will use design sketching, rendering, computer modelling and photoshop to complete a design for a Waharoa (entranceway) and outdoor seating.

This course equips students with the necessary skills to succeed in Level 2 and 3 Design and Visual Communication.  A student who experiences success in Level 1 Design and Visual Communication can choose Level 2 Art Design and/or Level 2 DVC.

L1 Digital Art

This course will introduce fundamental techniques and conventions associated with graphic design and photography. This course will be timetabled in a computer lab so that students have access to Adobe applications Photoshop and Illustrator. 

Students will be tasked with exploring their own identity through significant objects and portraiture. They will use the work of established artists to help them develop their own unique ideas and outcomes that reflect who they are. 

It is expected that students engage with taking images outside of school time, phones can be used for this and their will be a booking system for a small number DSLR cameras. 

In Level 1 students further develop their knowledge of the design and build process. They will use wire frames, mock ups and relevant implications to design and create a fully functional website. They will then upload their website to the Glenfield College Web Portal. Students will use their coding skills to create a computer program that they will fully test and debug.

Key focus areas will be:

• Design a Digital Outcome 1.4
• Develop a Digital Outcome 1.2
• Create a Computer Program 1.1

To begin the year, students explore script and drama techniques to develop a performance using a contemporary script.  Level 1 students will perform as part of a showcase evening for an invited audience.  In class they will participate in creative strategies to devise their own drama in a small group. 

Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to use stage technologies such as lighting, sound and costume to enhance their performance work.  Level 1 Drama students will also see a live professional performance.

The Level 1 English programme builds on the skills that were developed through the junior curriculum and provides a new platform to allow students to access and succeed in NCEA.  In this course, students will study the way language influences how we respond to texts, craft academic responses to multiple literary works, and craft pieces of writing in a range of contexts. Assessment consists of one internal achievement standard, where students choose a written text that is meaningful to them from a selection provided by the school, and the two external achievement standards: a writing piece, and the unfamiliar texts exam. Students will also complete Glenfield College-created English tasks. 

Geography aims to develop a range of practical and analytical skills through the study of the world around us.  We focus on both the physical and human environments around us as well as the interaction between the two.  Through our courses, students should have a better understanding of the processes which create their surroundings and how important it is that we have this understanding to secure a sustainable future.

L1 Geography

Over the year students are introduced to physical and cultural geography. Students in Level 1 Geography will look at topics such extreme natural events with a focus on volcanism, the natural processes of rivers, the formation of caves, and the formation of cities and civilisations. Core geographic skills – mapping and exploring geographic ideas – are also covered.  Students will also have the opportunity to test their knowledge out in the field on trips. A highlight is the overnight trip to the Waitomo Caves

Level 1 Geography offers 5 Numeracy credits and 10 Literacy credits.

Level 1 Health Studies

In Level 1 Health Studies, students will learn to develop insights into current issues relating to well-being. Students will develop of range of skills that they can use to:

• Understand decision-making processes
• Explore different Health models and apply them to help understand well-being
• Analyse a range of influences that could affect someone's Hauora and develop strategies to enhance their Hauora
• Gain an understanding of Mental Health, Relationships and Nutrition.

This subject provides an excellent foundation for university study in areas such as health sciences, public health, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, health promotion, youth work, and education (particularly health and PE teaching).

This course offers 15 credits, two internals and one external.

History teaches analytical skills applicable in a range of situations and occupations, and research and communication skills transportable to most jobs. This pathway provides students with knowledge and skills that are relevant for a wide range of occupations such as law, journalism, politics, human resources, social policy formation, teaching, personnel management, resource management, town planning, architecture and many other careers.  Topics will cover a variety of New Zealand and international themes.

Level 1 History

This course introduces the discipline of history and history skills. History is about more than just the past. It is about the choices people make, why change happens in societies, and big ideas which have influenced the world. Level One History covers ideas around the construction of the past; examples of historic social injustice including the American Civil Rights Movement, the Dawn Raids, 1975 Land March, and the 1981 Springbok Tour.

Themes studied include:
• Myths, Legends, Histories of World War I
• From the Black to Polynesian Panthers: How did the American Civil Rights movement inspire Māori and Polynesian New Zealanders to seek social justice?

The main emphasis of this course is practical life skills. The topics covered are part of the certificate of achievement programmes offered by Service IQ. The assessments in this course are Unit Standards.

The course provides the basic skills and knowledge required in the food industry.  This course covers the topics of food safety and meal planning. Students apply this knowledge in food preparation, cooking and serving of food.

Level 1 Hospitality can lead to Level 2 Hospitality. 

This course is for students who have been identified as requiring additional support to achieve the NCEA Numeracy co-requisite. Earning these co-requisite credits is required to achieve any level of NCEA. Students will be placed in this course; it is not a subject that students self-select. During the year, there may be the opportunity to sit Mathematics achievement standards. This course may progress to Level 2 Mathematics, depending on how successful students are during this programme.

This course builds upon the topics covered in Year 9 and 10, as well as introducing new ones. It places a greater emphasis on problem-solving and applying skills and knowledge in real-world situations. By exploring various mathematical and statistical concepts, it prepares students for future courses, such as Calculus, which heavily rely on algebra, while still addressing Statistics.

The course has two internal standards, covering topics such as Number, Measurement and Statistics, and one external standard, including Algebra and Geometry.

Completion of this course is a prerequisite for entry into L2 MACC, and it is highly recommended that students possess a graphical calculator.

In this course, students will expand upon the topics covered in Year 9 and 10, as well as explore new subjects. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving and the application of skills and knowledge to practical situations. The course is designed to prepare students for Level 2 Mathematics, with a particular emphasis on Statistics.  The course includes two internally assessed standards that cover Number, Measurement, and Statistical skills, as well as one externally assessed standard on Statistics. Successfully completing this course is mandatory for entry into Level 2 Mathematics, and a scientific calculator is a necessary tool for the course.

The Level 1 Music course will consist of the new achievement standards. It will focus on a further development of essential musical skills such as performance, transcription, composition and understanding music in context (eg. style, period). 

It is vital that students have a strong interest in music, and the practical and theory skills that reflect two years of music learning through school-based tuition or private tutoring. At Level 1, a participation in the itinerant tuition programme is compulsory.

Level 1 Physical Education 

In this course, students will develop their understanding of movement, hauora and kotahitanga strategies that can influence performance in physical activity contexts. They will take part in theory lessons where they will learn about biophysical and sociocultural aspects that they will apply in practical activities. 

The students will have a chance to attend a camp during the year for students to experience a hands-on approach, experiencing different activities and the strategies they can implement to improve their movement skills and teamwork.

This course is a stepping stone to exciting university and career pathways, including Sport and Exercise Science, Physiotherapy, Teaching, Health Promotion, Coaching, and Fitness Training. The knowledge and transferable skills you gain—like communication, leadership, goal-setting, and resilience—will support success in a wide range of fields. 

Students will attempt 15 credits throughout the year. This course leads to Level 2 Physical Education. 

In Level 1 Visual Art, students will undertake three assessments, each designed to develop their understanding of Aotearoa Māori context, enhance their technical skill, and build a portfolio of work.

Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to engage in sketching, painting and printmaking.

Level 1 Visual Art allows students to further their passion for Practical Art and Design, opening the doors to specialisation in Level 2 and 3 Art Painting or Design. 

Students are expected to have made reasonable progress in Year 10 Science to be entered for this course.  Students are introduced to the different strands of Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Learning is achieved through experiments, research and real-life problem solving. Students will complete three internal Achievement Standards.

Success in the appropriate standard is a prerequisite for Level 2 Biology, Level 2 Chemistry and Level 2 Physics. 

L1 Specific Preparation for Employment and Citizenship

The SPEC program provides a framework to develop competencies, and it allows students to work towards a qualification.  

Through this programme, students will demonstrate personal growth, self-management, strategies in personal safety, while relating well to others, being involved in setting learning goals, using thinking skills and presenting a range of literacy and numeracy for everyday living to achieve the tasks required for the SPEC qualification successfully.  

The SPEC programme offers an extensive range of module titles, ensuring a focus on “Personalised learning” and meeting the learning needs of each learner.

Level 1 Sports Studies

Sports Studies (SpSt) is a practical, hands-on subject that also includes important theory to support your understanding of fitness, training, coaching, and teamwork. You'll be assessed on your ability to participate actively, demonstrate leadership, and develop key skills for the sport and recreation industry.

This programme follows a unit standard pathway, which means the learning is focused on real-world, applied skills that directly relate to jobs in the fitness and health industries. This course is a valuable stepping stone into careers such as personal training, gym instruction, sport coaching, outdoor leadership, and other roles in sport, recreation, and youth development. 

Te Ao Haka is a culturally responsive art form, providing opportunities for all ākonga to engage in Māori culture, language and traditional practice. Te Ao Haka is founded on traditional knowledge, but is progressive in the development and evolution of the art form.

Intrinsic to Te Ao Haka are culture, language and identity. Te Ao Haka is a vehicle used to wānanga and communicate culture, tikanga, knowledge systems and iwi traditions. Te Ao Haka is enabling and centres around the importance of family, marae, iwi, hapū and waka through connection with the past, present and future. This belonging gives ākonga a purpose to strive towards and achieve to their full potential, including empowering them to have fun and enjoy the performing arts.

This is a full year course with five main focuses.

Te Ao Haka is born of its context

It is essential that students understand and engage with the origins and development of Te Ao Haka as an artform. Concepts of whakapapa and taiao, and of place space and time, are intrinsic to Te Ao Haka.

Narratives are the catalyst for all composition

Te Ao Haka is built on and communicates narratives. To engage with Te Ao Haka students will require both interpretive and communicative skills - such as listening, pānui, tuhituhi, reo-ā-waha.

He taonga tuku iho

Te Ao Haka is a treasure and an inheritance. It is rooted in, and elevates Māori culture and language. For many students, it is an access point to engaging with te ao Māori. 

Te Ao Haka is uniquely and recognisably Māori

To engage with Te Ao Haka, students must engage with tikanga, reo, and Māori culture and identity. The essence and distinctiveness of Te Ao Haka come from its cultural and contextual origins.

Te Ao Haka can only be truly understood through performance

Performance is an intrinsic component for students of Te Ao Haka. Through performance, students can explore foundations, skills, creativity, expression and refinement. Performance will form a key part of their learning as they progress on their Te Ao Haka journey.

Te reo Māori is the key to understanding the Māori world. Te Reo Māori lays the foundation of communicative skills and cultural knowledge to enable students to be bilingual and bicultural with an appreciation and consideration of a Māori worldview. This is a full year course with four main focuses.

Te Tika o te Reo - Language Accuracy

The significant learning within this big idea is language features that focus on structures and correct application of vocabulary, as well as on punctuation, which are all encompassed by grammar that ensures quality communication. This is an area at the foundation level in learning te reo Māori that needs further development.

Te Rere o te Reo - Language Fluency

The significant learning contained within this big idea includes aspects of pronunciation, stress, intonation and the rhythm of the language, with an aim to be fluid and fluent in these respects. This big idea also involves a wide range of phrases and strategies for organising ideas for communication.

Te Māori o te Reo - Cultural integrity of the Language

The significant learning within this big idea relates to aspects of Māori worldview that reflect the way Māori perceive their environment, such as practising customs and upholding values and expressing ideas to maintain cultural integrity of the language.

Te Ora o te Reo - Language Vitality

The significant learning within this big idea involves progressive thinking about the sustainability of the language into the future through engaging in critical analysis of language change and the implementation of language revitalisation strategies to ensure the language continues to thrive throughout the upcoming generations.

This course covers both the wood and metal workshops. It is designed to provide students with a practical, full year’s course covering workshop processes, techniques and tools as well as workshop and workplace Health and Safety. The course leads to Automotive at Level 2 and Construction at Level 2. 

Within the learning area there is a focus on industry-based training which leads to tertiary courses and possibly apprenticeships. BCATS = Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills. The assessments in this course are Unit Standards.

Senior English Language (Elementary)

This year-long course is designed to help ESOL students to improve their English language skills.  The focus of this course is to consolidate foundational literacy skills and also to provide students with an understanding of being a citizen in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Students work towards Unit Standard credits throughout the year in this course.

This is a 30 week language course designed for students who have recently arrived in New Zealand. The aim is for students to establish basic English language skills and work towards English Language Unit Standards. The course focus will be establishing essential reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, so students can continue to learn from a solid foundation.  

Senior English Language (Intermediate)

This year-long course is designed to help ESOL students to improve their English language skills.  The focus of this course is to consolidate elementary literacy skills and also to provide students with an understanding of being a citizen in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Students work towards Unit Standard credits throughout the year in this course. Currently, successful completion of US30507 and US30511 is a pathway to gaining Level 1 literacy. 

The Level 1 English programme builds on the skills that were developed through the junior curriculum and provides a new platform to allow students to access and succeed in NCEA.  In this course, students will study the way language influences how we respond to texts, craft academic responses to multiple literary works, and craft pieces of writing in a range of contexts. Assessment consists of one internal achievement standard, where students choose a written text that is meaningful to them from a selection provided by the school, and the two external achievement standards: a writing piece, and the unfamiliar texts exam. Students will also complete Glenfield College-created English tasks. 

Level 1 Health Studies

In Level 1 Health Studies, students will learn to develop insights into current issues relating to well-being. Students will develop of range of skills that they can use to:

• Understand decision-making processes
• Explore different Health models and apply them to help understand well-being
• Analyse a range of influences that could affect someone's Hauora and develop strategies to enhance their Hauora
• Gain an understanding of Mental Health, Relationships and Nutrition.

This subject provides an excellent foundation for university study in areas such as health sciences, public health, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, health promotion, youth work, and education (particularly health and PE teaching).

This course offers 15 credits, two internals and one external.

Te Ao Haka is a culturally responsive art form, providing opportunities for all ākonga to engage in Māori culture, language and traditional practice. Te Ao Haka is founded on traditional knowledge, but is progressive in the development and evolution of the art form.

Intrinsic to Te Ao Haka are culture, language and identity. Te Ao Haka is a vehicle used to wānanga and communicate culture, tikanga, knowledge systems and iwi traditions. Te Ao Haka is enabling and centres around the importance of family, marae, iwi, hapū and waka through connection with the past, present and future. This belonging gives ākonga a purpose to strive towards and achieve to their full potential, including empowering them to have fun and enjoy the performing arts.

This is a full year course with five main focuses.

Te Ao Haka is born of its context

It is essential that students understand and engage with the origins and development of Te Ao Haka as an artform. Concepts of whakapapa and taiao, and of place space and time, are intrinsic to Te Ao Haka.

Narratives are the catalyst for all composition

Te Ao Haka is built on and communicates narratives. To engage with Te Ao Haka students will require both interpretive and communicative skills - such as listening, pānui, tuhituhi, reo-ā-waha.

He taonga tuku iho

Te Ao Haka is a treasure and an inheritance. It is rooted in, and elevates Māori culture and language. For many students, it is an access point to engaging with te ao Māori. 

Te Ao Haka is uniquely and recognisably Māori

To engage with Te Ao Haka, students must engage with tikanga, reo, and Māori culture and identity. The essence and distinctiveness of Te Ao Haka come from its cultural and contextual origins.

Te Ao Haka can only be truly understood through performance

Performance is an intrinsic component for students of Te Ao Haka. Through performance, students can explore foundations, skills, creativity, expression and refinement. Performance will form a key part of their learning as they progress on their Te Ao Haka journey.

This course builds upon skills used in Level 1 Visual Art and/or Level 1 Design and Visual Communication. This course  focusses entirely on the medium of graphic design.

Students will develop their understanding and use of conventions specific to graphic design. This includes producing outcomes for design briefs such as, but not limited to: logo, poster, packaging, website, app, character design, billboards, instagram feeds, merchandise, tickets. 

Senior Art is about developing a personal sense of style and approach to making. In Level 2, students choose their own theme that resonates with them. They will research relevant Artist Models and apply the knowledge of this research to their own ideas and original outcomes. Students will predominantly work with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, however, there is scope to explore other design mediums such as laser cutting and Blender for those who are passionate. 

Students are expected to manage their time and take control of their project in order to produce a range of outcomes exploring their own point of view as an artist.

This course leads to Level 3 Art Design.

This course follows directly on from Level 1 Visual Art but focusses entirely on the medium of paint.

Students will continue to develop their understanding and use of conventions specific to painting. Senior Art is about developing a personal sense of style and approach to making. In Level 2, students choose their own theme that resonates with them. They will research relevant Artist Models and apply the knowledge of this research to their own ideas and original outcomes. Students will predominantly work with traditional drawing media and acrylic paint, however, there is scope to explore other paint mediums such as watercolour and oil for those who are passionate. 

Students are expected to manage their time and take control of their project in order to produce a range of outcomes exploring their own point of view as an artist.

This course leads to Level 3 Art Painting.

This course is made up of Automotive Unit Standards which can be used as a pre-requisite for a variety of UNITEC Automotive courses from apprenticeship through to degree level. 

Unit Standards offered include the identification/recognition of vehicle components, the study of petrol and diesel four stroke engines, vehicle braking, transmission, steering and suspension systems. Some Units Standards require a skill to be mastered and students are given the opportunity to use hand tools and automotive equipment in an automotive workshop environment.  

This course leads to Level 3 Automotive and a wide range of areas in the Automotive and Engineering industries. 

The course explores Biology at the microscopic level (genetic and cellular) by examining the function of a cell and role that genes play in controlling our characteristics. Students will also explore Biology at the macroscopic level by looking at adaptations present in organisms and how it enables survival. An investigation is included to provide a link between theory and practical science as well as provide an opportunity for students to develop investigational skills, which are critical in any field of science. 

The course aims to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and skills on which to base further studies in Biology.

Course covers:

·        (Ext 91156) Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level 

·        (Ext 91159) Demonstrate understanding of gene expression

·        (Int 91153) Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision

·        (Int 91155) Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life 

·        (Int 91158) Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision

The Business Studies programme is designed to help students from two perspectives.  Firstly, the aim is to impart knowledge that students will be able to apply in both their personal lives and also in a business context.  Examples include understanding factors which impact on the economic success of New Zealand, budgeting and financial awareness skills, marketing skills and writing an effective business plan.  Secondly, the Business Studies course enables students to develop some essential life skills around communication, leadership and team-work. In the main, these skills are developed through participation in a group business activity which simulates how businesses work in the real business world.  As part of the business activities, Year 13 students are assigned a successful business person who acts as a mentor to their group and provides feedback on effective business plan writing and also presentation skills.

Some courses are a blend of achievement standards across Business Studies, Accounting and  Economics.   Also on offer is the chance for students to complete some unit standards (broadly based on personal financial awareness and planning).

Level 2 Business Studies

The Business Studies course in Level 2 provides students with the chance to write a business plan and to make, market and sell products in groups outside of the school environment. A key feature of the Business activity is for students to reflect on individual and team effectiveness and to get the chance to incorporate changes in a second cycle of the Business activity. The course includes a visit to a large NZ business. Other parts of the course explore motivation in the workplace using outside speakers to provide case studies which are then compared with different motivational theorists. Students also learn about internal factors which contribute to the effectiveness of NZ businesses, including effective leadership, corporate social responsibility and financial information.

Business Studies is all about how businesses work in theory and practice. Level 2 Business Studies focuses on learning to conduct effective market research, carrying out a planned and guided business activity, understand internal operations of a large business, and learning about motivational practices at the workplace to enhance efficiency. Learners will learn to gather relevant data to support their market research and ensure the financial viability of their businesses. They will also learn to write business plans and use financial tools such as Income Statements, Cash-Flows, Break-even analysis, etc, to plan and run a sustainable, community-focused business.

Chemistry is the study of the structure of substances and the changes substances undergo when they react. The Level 2 course develops and expands on concepts introduced in Level 1 Science, as well as introducing new topics and techniques. Practical work is an integral part of the course and will be assessed in the three practical assessments.

This is a full year’s course covering BCATS* construction.  This course is Unit Standards based and covers safe working practices, including the correct use of hand tools and portable electric tools.   

Students will learn to read plans and building specifications from working drawings provided for BCATS* projects.  

Within this learning area there is a focus on industry-based training which leads to cabinetmaking and construction.   The course leads to Level 3 Construction (3Con).

BCATS* - Building, Construction and Allied Skills

Level 2 Dance

Over the year students study a variety of dance genres including Contemporary Ballet, Broadway Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary Hip Hop. Students will develop their technique in these genres and explore the elements of dance in a range of creative tasks. Students will also extend their choreography skills in either a solo or group choreographic assessment tasks. Students will have the opportunity to learn from both Mrs Ogden as well as guest instructors (where available). Students will study a New Zealand Dance piece for their external examination.

In Level 2 Design and Visual Communication students specialise in architectural design.   

Students will build upon skills learnt in Level 1 and apply this to an original design for a building of their choice.   

By the end of the year, students will have developed their own personal design approach to produce a polished outcome and final presentation using a range of media from design sketching to CAD modelling.

DVC is a project based course that requires a high level of self-management from students. It is designed to lead through to tertiary study in Architectural or Spatial design.

Learners need to have successfully completed Level 1 Digital Technology before proceeding to this Level 2 course.

Learners will use advanced techniques and tools to Project Manage the planning, development and creation of a 2D Arcade Game for Glenfield Intermediate School's 'Digital Showcase' Day Learners will then design and create their own user interface for an advanced database and understand their online relevance.

Project manage a 2D Arcade Game using advanced techniques and processes

Develop a front end user interface for an advanced database

AS 91891: Apply conventions to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome (3 Credits)

AS 91892: Use advanced techniques to develop a database (4 Credits)

AS 91893 - Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome (4 Credits)

AS 91897 - Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome (6 Credits)

L2 Drama

In this course Level 2 students are encouraged to improve on the skills and techniques learnt in Level 1.  Students begin by applying drama techniques to a script by a renowned playwright.  Students will perform an acting role in a full length contemporary play for an invited audience.  They create and perform their own devised drama in a small group and view a live professional drama performance on school-organised trips.  Students will continue to experiment with stage technologies such as lighting, sound and costume to enhance their performance work.

This course develops knowledge and skills for making the transition beyond school.  The Unit Standards cover a broad range of personal, social and work-related skills (such as goal setting, decision making, career choices, independent living, personal well-being, job search skills and being interviewed).

This course is for students who are most passionate about the creative aspects of English. It is for students who especially enjoy creative writing and want to develop their skills, knowledge, and experience in this area. A wide range of fiction - such as novels, poetry, and short stories - will be studied, allowing students to develop their unique voice as a writer and storyteller. The course also includes literary studies into a literary movement and a novel study. Students may choose to sit the standard 2.6 (creating an oral presentation)  instead of 2.6 (creating a visual presentation) Both assessments are worth three credits. This course covers all of the University Entrance Literacy requirements and allows students to progress through to Level 3 English.

This course is for students who prefer non-fiction text types and the classically academic aspects of English. Students in this course will produce a piece of formal or autobiographical writing, a literary essay, complete a research investigation, and study a movement of literature. The course includes all the UE Reading and Writing requirements, and allows students to progress through to Level 3 English.  

This course develops geographic skills through the study of natural environments. Students will learn about the Amazon Basin, piracy around the world, and overfishing in the Hauraki Gulf. Students will carry out guided geographic research in Tongariro National Park and learn about differences in development between the USA and Middle East. This course includes a strongly recommended field trip to Tongariro National Park where they will complete the crossing.  Geography studied at Level 3 is an approved subject for University Entrance.

Level 2 Geography offer UE Literacy credits for reading in the external exams.

Level 2 Health Education

In Level 2 Health, students will learn to develop deeper insights into current societal issues relating to well-being. Students will develop of range of skills that they can use to:

• Help them manage changes that may occur throughout their lives
• Investigate issues relating to sexuality and gender
• Contribute meaningfully and responsibly to the well-being of communities (eg what actions can be taken to help improve a communities well-being)
• Explore issues that may arise for teenagers and develop strategies to help support these issues

Many assessments will be co-constructed with students and open to student interest to ensure students explore topics of relevance and interest to them.

This course offers 15 credits, two internals and one external.

This course leads to Level 3 Health, which is a University-approved course. This provides an excellent foundation for university study in areas such as health sciences, public health, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, health promotion, youth work, and education (particularly health and PE teaching). 

History teaches analytical and academic skills applicable in a range of situations and occupations, and research and communication skills transportable to most jobs. This pathway provides students with knowledge and skills that are relevant for a wide range of occupations such as law, journalism, politics, human resources, social policy formation, teaching, personnel management, resource management, town planning, architecture and many other careers.  Topics will cover a variety of New Zealand and international themes.

You can gain your full University Entrance Literacy credits in Level 2 History (2.1, 2.2, 2.4, and 2.5 can all be used for UE Reading, 2.5 for UE Writing).  

History helps us to recognise the distinctive forces which have shaped our society and determined our place within it while also making us aware of common links which we share with all humanity. History at Level 2 focuses on an understanding of early 19th Century New Zealand, the Vietnam War, and the Holocaust with context on the rise of Nazi Germany. Skills of analysis, synthesis, research and communication which are portable and fundamental to lifelong learning are further developed at this level.

Themes studied include:

• 19th Century New Zealand and the Northern War

• The rise of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust

• The Vietnam War

Level 2 Hospitality is a Unit Standards course which provides the skills and knowledge required for success in the food industry. With topic emphasis on practical learning, students will gain skills to work in a kitchen and to be able to make necessary decisions when planning, preparing, cooking and presenting food. 

16 internal credits are offered in this course

The course covers the topics: food safety and personal hygiene, knife skills, salad and sandwich preparation and presentation, Barista skills, and Baking. So whether you want to learn variety in how to better cook for yourself and your family at home, work in a restaurant or food establishment, or make coffee in a cafe on the other side of the world, this course is for you.

This course leads to Level 3 Hospitality. 

Level 2 MatA builds on the concepts covered in Level 1 MACC, with a particular emphasis on algebra skills and graphing, along with the introduction of the new topic of Calculus. The course involves the evaluation of five of the Level 2 NCEA Mathematics Achievement Standards, as well as instruction in the critical abilities needed to advance to higher levels of Mathematics.

Successful completion of this course is required for admission into Level 3 Calculus, and it is essential for students to have a graphical calculator to participate fully in this course.

Level 2 NCEA Mathematics with Statistics presents a significant step up in difficulty compared to Level 1 Mathematics and demands consistent effort both inside and outside of class. The course covers four internally assessed standards, encompassing topics such as Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Multivariate analysis, and Networks. In addition, there is one externally assessed standard focusing on Probability.

Successful completion of this course is required for admission into Level 3 Statistics, and students are advised to have a graphical calculator at their disposal to aid their studies.

L2 Media Studies

Media studies is the study of creation, analysis, and enjoyment of media and its different products. It also explores how our views are shaped by the different kinds of media we consume in our everyday lives. In level 2 media we will explore ethical issues in the media, design and produce a short film and explore the idea of genre through a number of different films. Students who enjoy learning about the world around them and how they can engage more critically with the media content they consume will like this subject. This course includes 4 UE Literacy credits and students will also be eligible for a subject endorsement.

Students will design their individual learning programme from the selection of achievement standards available at this level. A strong emphasis will be put on a continuous development of solo and group performance skills, as well as music composition and instrumentation. Musicology papers will comprise a music research activity and studies of notation conventions in various stylistic contexts. At Level 2, a participation in the school-based tuition programme or private tutoring is compulsory.

Level 2 Art Photography

Level 2 Art Photography builds on foundational skills and encourages students to develop more complex and personal visual ideas. Students deepen their understanding of photographic techniques, digital editing, and visual storytelling. They explore a theme through research and artist models, generating a body of work that shows their ability to develop, clarify, and extend ideas. Students work towards producing a cohesive photographic folio.

Level 2 Physical Education

This course builds upon concepts and information taught in Level 1 Physical Education. 

In this course, students will develop their understanding of training methods, energy systems, biomechanics, leadership strategies and movement strategies. This course is a stepping stone to exciting university and career pathways, including Sport and Exercise Science, Physiotherapy, Teaching, Health Promotion, Coaching, and Fitness Training. The knowledge and transferable skills you gain—like communication, leadership, goal-setting, and resilience—will support success in a wide range of fields. 

Students will have opportunities to apply what they have learnt in the classroom in practical contexts outside of the classroom. The students have a chance to work with Glenfield Intermediate students by running a sports day, gain knowledge around personal training programmes, understand skill acquisition, and there will be a camp planned during the year for students to experience a hands-on approach in activities.

Students will attempt 17 credits throughout the year. This course leads to Level 3 Physical Education.

Physics attempts to explain the effects of energy on different aspects of our lives.  Each of the topics covered reminds us of how the types of energy change depending on what we are doing. The supply of energy limits the amount of work we can do to achieve a desired outcome. Through a series of experiments and sometimes the use of robots we show how some of the rules we live by are explained by the concepts of Physics.  The following topics are covered:  

• Experimental skills 
• Mechanics: Energy, Vectors, Motion, Forces, Levers
• Radioactivity
• Electricity:   Voltage, Current, Resistance, Meters, Motors and Electromagnetism, Electrostatics

These topics are designed to prepare for Level 3 Physics.

This is a double-line timetable option.  Students have the opportunity to achieve 29 Level 2 NCEA credits through the Ministry of Defence camps and in-class assessments.  All students in this class will be expected to participate and attend three compulsory camps (Induction – ten days, Bushcraft – five days and  Adventure Challenge – five days).  In addition to this, students may be selected to attend additional leadership camps.  Students in the Academy will work on activities such as physical fitness, preparation for the Services, Military skills such as discipline, drills, leadership, teamwork, personal presentation, goal setting, bush craft and theory-based components.

The Services Academy Director will also act as a mentor to all students and offer advice and guidance to support students with their academic programme.  

Level 2 Sports Studies

This course builds upon concepts and information taught in Level 1 Physical Education

This course provides a clear pathway for students who thrive in practical, hands-on learning environments. While it reduces academic writing, it will still equip students with fundamental knowledge of sports principles, goal setting, personal health and teamwork skills, which are valuable for various vocational pathways in the sport and recreation industry, or simply for enriched personal lives. This can lead to opportunities as a Personal Trainer, Gym Instructor, Coach, or Sports Coordinator for a school, club, or regional/national body. 

Students will attempt 16 credits throughout the year. These are a mixture of NCEA Level 2 achievement standards and Level 2 & 3 unit standard credits. 

Te reo Māori is the key to understanding the Māori world. Te Reo Māori lays the foundation of communicative skills and cultural knowledge to enable students to be bilingual and bicultural with an appreciation and consideration of a Māori worldview. This is a full year course with four main focuses.

Te Tika o te Reo - Language Accuracy

The significant learning within this big idea is language features that focus on structures and correct application of vocabulary, as well as on punctuation, which are all encompassed by grammar that ensures quality communication. This is an area at the foundation level in learning te reo Māori that needs further development.

Te Rere o te Reo - Language Fluency

The significant learning contained within this big idea includes aspects of pronunciation, stress, intonation and the rhythm of the language, with an aim to be fluid and fluent in these respects. This big idea also involves a wide range of phrases and strategies for organising ideas for communication.

Te Māori o te Reo - Cultural integrity of the Language

The significant learning within this big idea relates to aspects of Māori worldview that reflect the way Māori perceive their environment, such as practising customs and upholding values and expressing ideas to maintain cultural integrity of the language.

Te Ora o te Reo - Language Vitality

The significant learning within this big idea involves progressive thinking about the sustainability of the language into the future through engaging in critical analysis of language change and the implementation of language revitalisation strategies to ensure the language continues to thrive throughout the upcoming generations.

In the Level 2 programme students build knowledge of the tourism industry in New Zealand and develop some basic numeracy, literacy and research skills as they relate to the tourism. Students will also build knowledge of tourist attractions in New Zealand and overseas.

Level 3 Calculus represents a notable increase in difficulty compared to Level 2, requiring a substantial investment of time both in and out of the classroom due to the large volume of new material to be covered. Calculus involves more advanced mathematically-based tasks, making it a challenging subject.

The course includes the assessment of four of the Calculus/Algebra Level 3 Achievement Standards, with 19 credits earned through external exams. The course material is essential as a basis for pursuing further studies in Mathematics or pursuing a career in engineering, economics, technology, or the physical sciences.

It is mandatory for every student to have access to a graphical calculator to fully participate in this course. Students will elect to sit either AS 91577 Complex Numbers external or AS 91574 Linear Programming internal.

Mathematics Statistics external course is designed strategically to meet the needs of students who wish to take a course that has only Statistics standards, by providing a challenging curriculum of the Statistics standards (internal and external), ensuring comprehensive preparation for university-level statistics, and enhancing readiness for scholarship, if they wish to do so. This approach ensures that students are well-prepared for their future academic pursuits.

Senior English Language (Elementary)

This year-long course is designed to help ESOL students to improve their English language skills.  The focus of this course is to consolidate foundational literacy skills and also to provide students with an understanding of being a citizen in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Students work towards Unit Standard credits throughout the year in this course.

This is a 30 week language course designed for students who have recently arrived in New Zealand. The aim is for students to establish basic English language skills and work towards English Language Unit Standards. The course focus will be establishing essential reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, so students can continue to learn from a solid foundation.  

Senior English Language (Intermediate)

This year-long course is designed to help ESOL students to improve their English language skills.  The focus of this course is to consolidate elementary literacy skills and also to provide students with an understanding of being a citizen in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Students work towards Unit Standard credits throughout the year in this course. Currently, successful completion of US30507 and US30511 is a pathway to gaining Level 1 literacy. 

This course is designed for Year 12-13 students who have yet to achieve the Literacy co-requisite required for earning NCEA qualification. Senior Literacy will begin by focusing on preparing students for the Reading and Writing co-requisite examinations, which take place multiple times in the year, and will integrate Level 2 achievement standards into the course during term 3 and 4. Students will be placed in this course based on data analysis and teacher recommendations. This course also caters to those senior students who join us throughout the year and who are new to the New Zealand education system. 

This course is designed for senior students who have yet to achieve the Numeracy requirements.  Senior Numeracy will begin by focusing on preparing students for the Numearcy co-requisite, which are assessed in an exam format. As the year progresses, achievement standards may be integrated into the programme. Students will be placed in this course based on data analysis and teacher recommendations. This course also caters to those senior students who join us throughout the year and are new to the New Zealand education system.

Level 1 Health Studies

In Level 1 Health Studies, students will learn to develop insights into current issues relating to well-being. Students will develop of range of skills that they can use to:

• Understand decision-making processes
• Explore different Health models and apply them to help understand well-being
• Analyse a range of influences that could affect someone's Hauora and develop strategies to enhance their Hauora
• Gain an understanding of Mental Health, Relationships and Nutrition.

This subject provides an excellent foundation for university study in areas such as health sciences, public health, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, health promotion, youth work, and education (particularly health and PE teaching).

This course offers 15 credits, two internals and one external.

This course is for students who are most passionate about the creative aspects of English. It is for students who especially enjoy creative writing and want to develop their skills, knowledge, and experience in this area. A wide range of fiction - such as novels, poetry, and short stories - will be studied, allowing students to develop their unique voice as a writer and storyteller. The course also includes literary studies into a literary movement and a novel study. Students may choose to sit the standard 2.6 (creating an oral presentation)  instead of 2.6 (creating a visual presentation) Both assessments are worth three credits. This course covers all of the University Entrance Literacy requirements and allows students to progress through to Level 3 English.

Level 2 NCEA Mathematics with Statistics presents a significant step up in difficulty compared to Level 1 Mathematics and demands consistent effort both inside and outside of class. The course covers four internally assessed standards, encompassing topics such as Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Multivariate analysis, and Networks. In addition, there is one externally assessed standard focusing on Probability.

Successful completion of this course is required for admission into Level 3 Statistics, and students are advised to have a graphical calculator at their disposal to aid their studies.

This is a double-line timetable option.  Students have the opportunity to achieve 29 Level 2 NCEA credits through the Ministry of Defence camps and in-class assessments.  All students in this class will be expected to participate and attend three compulsory camps (Induction – ten days, Bushcraft – five days and  Adventure Challenge – five days).  In addition to this, students may be selected to attend additional leadership camps.  Students in the Academy will work on activities such as physical fitness, preparation for the Services, Military skills such as discipline, drills, leadership, teamwork, personal presentation, goal setting, bush craft and theory-based components.

The Services Academy Director will also act as a mentor to all students and offer advice and guidance to support students with their academic programme.  

Level 2 Sports Studies

This course builds upon concepts and information taught in Level 1 Physical Education

This course provides a clear pathway for students who thrive in practical, hands-on learning environments. While it reduces academic writing, it will still equip students with fundamental knowledge of sports principles, goal setting, personal health and teamwork skills, which are valuable for various vocational pathways in the sport and recreation industry, or simply for enriched personal lives. This can lead to opportunities as a Personal Trainer, Gym Instructor, Coach, or Sports Coordinator for a school, club, or regional/national body. 

Students will attempt 16 credits throughout the year. These are a mixture of NCEA Level 2 achievement standards and Level 2 & 3 unit standard credits. 

Te Ao Haka is a culturally responsive art form, providing opportunities for all ākonga to engage in Māori culture, language and traditional practice. Te Ao Haka is founded on traditional knowledge, but is progressive in the development and evolution of the art form.

Intrinsic to Te Ao Haka are culture, language and identity. Te Ao Haka is a vehicle used to wānanga and communicate culture, tikanga, knowledge systems and iwi traditions. Te Ao Haka is enabling and centres around the importance of family, marae, iwi, hapū and waka through connection with the past, present and future. This belonging gives ākonga a purpose to strive towards and achieve to their full potential, including empowering them to have fun and enjoy the performing arts.

This is a full year course with five main focuses.

Te Ao Haka is born of its context

It is essential that students understand and engage with the origins and development of Te Ao Haka as an artform. Concepts of whakapapa and taiao, and of place space and time, are intrinsic to Te Ao Haka.

Narratives are the catalyst for all composition

Te Ao Haka is built on and communicates narratives. To engage with Te Ao Haka students will require both interpretive and communicative skills - such as listening, pānui, tuhituhi, reo-ā-waha.

He taonga tuku iho

Te Ao Haka is a treasure and an inheritance. It is rooted in, and elevates Māori culture and language. For many students, it is an access point to engaging with te ao Māori. 

Te Ao Haka is uniquely and recognisably Māori

To engage with Te Ao Haka, students must engage with tikanga, reo, and Māori culture and identity. The essence and distinctiveness of Te Ao Haka come from its cultural and contextual origins.

Te Ao Haka can only be truly understood through performance

Performance is an intrinsic component for students of Te Ao Haka. Through performance, students can explore foundations, skills, creativity, expression and refinement. Performance will form a key part of their learning as they progress on their Te Ao Haka journey.

This course builds upon skills used in Level 2 Art Design. This course  focusses entirely on the medium of graphic design. Students will advance their understanding and use of conventions specific to graphic design. This includes producing outcomes for design briefs such as, but not limited to: logo, poster, packaging, website, app, character design, billboards, instagram feeds, merchandise, tickets. 

Senior Art is about developing a personal sense of style and approach to making. In Level 3, students choose their own theme that resonates with them. They will research relevant Artist Models and apply the knowledge of this research to their own ideas and original outcomes. Students will predominantly work with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, however, there is scope to explore other design mediums such as laser cutting and Blender for those who are passionate. 

Students are expected to manage their time and take control of their project in order to produce a range of outcomes exploring their own point of view as an artist.

This course is aligned with further tertiary study in Graphic Design, User Experience and User Interface Design.

This course follows directly on from Level 2 Art Painting.

Students will further extend their understanding and use of conventions specific to painting. Senior Art is about developing a personal sense of style and approach to making. In Level 3, students choose their own theme that resonates with them. They will research relevant Artist Models and apply the knowledge of this research to their own ideas and original outcomes. Students will predominantly work with traditional drawing media and acrylic paint, however, there is scope to explore other paint mediums such as watercolour and oil for those who are passionate. 

Students are expected to manage their time and take control of their project in order to produce a range of outcomes exploring their own point of view as an artist.

This course leads to further tertiary study in Fine Arts and Visual Arts.

This course offers Automotive Engineering Unit Standards that can be used as a pre-requisite for a variety of UNITEC Automotive courses from apprenticeship through to degree level.   

Unit Standards offered include the study of automotive cooling systems, final drives, manual transmissions, automatic transmission servicing requirements and two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines. 

Unit Standards require a skill to be mastered and students are given the opportunity to use hand tools and automotive equipment in an automotive workshop environment. This course leads to a wide range of areas in the Automotive and Engineering Industries.

This course involves students to have high levels of literacy, report writing skills and the independent learning skills

Year 13 Biology is a recommended course for students wishing to study a wide range of science-related courses at University level, such as Health Science, Biomedical Science, Veterinary Science, Nursing, and general Science degrees. 

It is also a great course for people who are interested in the relationships between organisms and the environment, as well as understanding how biology concepts have shaped currently understandings of life.

Course covers:

• (Ext 91605) Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation 
• (Ext 91603) Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants & animals to their external environment 
• (Int 91604) Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment 
• (Int 91602) Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue 
• (Int 91601) Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance 

 Biology studied at Level 3 is an approved subject for University Entrance.

Business Studies at Level 3 explores issues relevant to the successful running of a business (Change Management, Quality, Intellectual Property and Innovation). The course incorporates a visit to a large NZ business and also draws on outside speakers to provide first-hand insights. Learners work closely with outside mentors who provide direction on aspects of their business activities and students also participate in a Dragon’s Den event in which they present their business ideas to potential outside investors.

The learners will be presented with exceptional opportunities to engage actively in the Ernst and Young Workshops, a collaborative effort between YES and Ernst and Young. These workshops are centered around entrepreneurship, finances, and marketing, offering invaluable insights from experienced industry leaders. Furthermore, the students can also opt for the enriching experience of participating in the AUT Shadow a Leader program.

Glenfield College works closely with the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) which provides a proven and successful framework within which the business activity is undertaken.

Business Studies explores both the theory and practice of how businesses operate. At Level 3 Business Studies, learners focus on devising effective marketing strategies and launching innovative, sustainable businesses.

Learners will understand and explore to:

• Collect and analyze data for effective market research
• Develop a marketing action plan to achieve business objectives
• Write business plans
• Apply financial tools such as Income Statements, Cash Flow Statements and Breakeven Analysis to ensure financial sustainability and community impact

Through a partnership with the Young Enterprise Scheme, Level 3 Business Studies offers real-world exposure. Learners could receive mentorship from business professionals, pitch ideas to expert panels, and seek funding to bring their businesses to life. Level 3 Business Studies provides a platform for learners to develop future focused skills such as problem solving and critical thinking by providing an opportunity to set up and run a business in a real-world context. 

In Level 3 Chemistry we attempt to explain the elements that make up our universe, also why they combine and have the properties that they have. Knowledge of Chemistry leads to a diverse range of careers including: medical sciences, engineering and environmental sciences.  In this course you will study: redox reactions, electrochemical cells, atomic structure, thermochemistry and organic chemistry.  Practical work is an integral part of the course.

Chemistry studied at Level 3 is an approved subject for University Entrance.

This is a full year’s course covering BCATS* construction.  

It is a Unit Standards based course which covers safe working practices, including demonstrating knowledge and use of fixed machining.   Students will also learn about different types of timber and the best use of each, as well as the creation and use of templates for the building industry.  

Students will be guided in planning and monitoring the progress of their own construction project. Within the learning area, there is a focus on industry-based training which leads to cabinetmaking, construction and boat building

Level 3 Dance

Over the year students study a variety of dance genres including Contemporary Ballet, Broadway Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary Hip Hop. Students will develop their technique in these genres and explore the elements of dance in a range of creative tasks. Students will also extend their choreographic skills in solo or group choreographic assessment tasks. Students will have the opportunity to learn from both Mrs Ogden as well as guest instructors (where available). Students will; study a New Zealand Dance piece for their external examination

Dance studied at Level 3 is an approved subject for University Entrance.

In Level 3 Design and Visual Communication, students create their own design brief for a spatial or product design of their choosing.  Students will utilise skills obtained throughout their time in Design and Visual Communication to develop their own personal approach to designing.  Students are encouraged to work to their strengths to produce a sophisticated outcome for a real-life context.

Level 3 Design and Visual Communication is modelled after first year tertiary study in Architectural and Spatial Design, as well as other design-related courses such as Graphic, Product and Interior Design.  The work completed in this course will provide evidence for design portfolios required or most university applications in a design field.

L3 Digital Technology

This course follows on from the Level 2 Digital Technologies and students choosing this option would have ideally completed Level 2.

Learners will explore Heuristics UX to create a front end user centred interface for an Auckland Real Estate Company Database 

Learners will then Project Manage the development and creation of a 2D Arcade style game using GameMaker

Achievement Standards

AS91901: Apply user experience methodologies to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome 

AS91902: Use complex techniques to develop a database for a Real Estate Company (4 Credits) 

AS91903: Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome (4 Credits)

AS91907 Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome (6 Credits)

L3 Drama

In this course Level 3 students are encouraged to improve on the skills and techniques learnt in Level 2. The year begins with the study of a significant play and performance of an excerpt.  Students also perform a full-length play before an invited audience.  Students will learn about the role of a director and then cast and direct a piece of drama for public performance.  They will have the opportunity to devise their own piece of contemporary theatre.  In addition, they view a live professional drama performance on a school-organised trip.  

This programme aims to help students move from school into training and/or work.  Most units taught are focused on employment.  Students will complete a career search, learn about interviewing, gain knowledge about work and workplace relationships as well as rights of employees. 

This course also aims to develop personal skills, self-management skills and a level of financial awareness.  

This course is designed for students who love studying English. There will be opportunities for writing in creative, creative-non-fiction, and academic forms. The course will include the study of a literary novel, a literary or language movement, and a critical lens study. Through this course, students will be taught how to think critically and how to construct logically reasoned, convincing arguments so that the course acts as a stepping stone to tertiary study. The aim of the course is that it scaffolds students to success at Level 3, whilst simultaneously preparing them for the kind of academic rigour they will face beyond secondary school.  This course is eligible for University Entrance endorsement and includes all the requirements for University Entrance Literacy. 

This course develops geographic skills through the study of natural processes which create a natural environment. Students will carry out guided geographic research, examine contemporary global geographic issues and learn about patterns occurring around the world. They well learn about tropical coral reefs, Mexican Drug wars, tourism, and Muriwai beach. This course includes a day trip to the Muriwai Coastal Environment, and a strongly recommended trip to Rotorua. Geography studied at Level 3 is an approved subject for University Entrance.

This course also provides UE Literacy credits.

Level 3 Health

This course builds on knowledge from Level 2 Health. In this course, students will learn to develop critical insights into current societal issues relating to well-being. Students will develop a range of skills that they can use to:

• Help them manage their own well-being (eg how to make health-enhancing choices and understand the influences in the world around them)
• Support the well-being of others (eg how to communicate effectively and see issues from different perspectives)
• Contribute meaningfully and responsibly to the well-being of communities (eg how to look critically at well-being issues affecting communities and to plan and take collective action).

Contexts for some of the units of work will be chosen in consultation with students based on relevance and interest. The assessments in this course are evidence-based, and therefore, a willingness to put time into research and to read widely on the topics studied is an expectation. There is a substantial step-up in the reading and writing requirements from Level 2 Health. 

Level 3 Health is a University-approved subject and offers both university entrance Reading and Writing credits. This course provides an excellent foundation for university study in areas such as health sciences, public health, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, health promotion, youth work, and education (particularly Health and PE teaching). 

History teaches analytical and academic skills applicable in a range of situations and occupations, and research and communication skills transportable to most jobs. This pathway provides students with knowledge and skills that are relevant for a wide range of occupations such as law, journalism, politics, human resources, social policy formation, teaching, personnel management, resource management, town planning, architecture and many other careers.  

If you are considering a university pathway, you will learn invaluable academic skills needed across any tertiary subject: academic research, referencing, essay writing, and exam skills.

Level 3 History is an approved subject for University Entrance. You can also gain your full University Entrance Literacy credits in Level 3 History (3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5 can be used for UE Reading, 3.5 for UE Writing).  

History at Level 3 looks at the contestability of events in the past and the various Historians’ interpretations of these events. Students evaluate primary and secondary data and the different views of historians. Skills of independent inquiry and research are also developed which are essential academic skills.

Themes studied include:

• 19th Century New Zealand and the Northern War

• The rise of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust

• Student’s own choice of event for the research internal

Level 3 Hospitality provides the skills and knowledge required for success in the food industry. 

The course is made up of 16 Unit Standards provided by the industry training organisation Service IQ.  This is a practical course which focusses on a café skillset. Students will produce quality food products with food safety, personal hygiene, flavour, creativity and excellent presentation as the focus for every dish.

The units covered include Food Safety and Personal Hygiene, Eggs, Pasta, Nutrition and Baking. Feedback will be sought from 'food critics' within the school to give students the simulation of the same expectation as a paying customer. This provides an authentic outcome for students. 

L3 Mathematics

This course encompasses a diverse range of standards, which are ALL internally assessed. The course will evaluate students on five of the Mathematics and Statistics Level 3 Achievement Standards and is an approved University Entrance course. Its content is especially relevant to students who are considering future studies in areas such as research, commerce, social sciences, or biological sciences.

14 Credits in Level 2 Mathematics, or by negotiation with the HOD.

Level 3 Calculus represents a notable increase in difficulty compared to Level 2, requiring a substantial investment of time both in and out of the classroom due to the large volume of new material to be covered. Calculus involves more advanced mathematically-based tasks, making it a challenging subject.

The course includes the assessment of four of the Calculus/Algebra Level 3 Achievement Standards, with 19 credits earned through external exams. The course material is essential as a basis for pursuing further studies in Mathematics or pursuing a career in engineering, economics, technology, or the physical sciences.

It is mandatory for every student to have access to a graphical calculator to fully participate in this course. Students will elect to sit either AS 91577 Complex Numbers external or AS 91574 Linear Programming internal.

Mathematics Statistics external course is designed strategically to meet the needs of students who wish to take a course that has only Statistics standards, by providing a challenging curriculum of the Statistics standards (internal and external), ensuring comprehensive preparation for university-level statistics, and enhancing readiness for scholarship, if they wish to do so. This approach ensures that students are well-prepared for their future academic pursuits.

L3 Media Studies
Media studies is the study of creation, analysis, and enjoyment of media and its different products. It also explores how our views are shaped by the different kinds of media we consume in our everyday lives. This course is for students who want to take their understanding of media to the next level. You will explore how media shapes the world around us, learning to analyse films, TV, online content, and other media texts. You’ll also get hands-on experience in creating your own media products, developing practical skills in design, production, and digital storytelling.

The course builds on Level 2 Media Studies or English, but motivated students with strong communication and creative thinking skills can also succeed. You will study the relationship between media and society, explore how different audiences interpret media texts, and investigate key developments in the media industry.

This course includes 4 UE Literacy credits and students will also be eligible for a subject endorsement.

Students will design their individual learning programme from the selection of achievement standards available at this level. In their music studies, students will focus on any combination of the following areas: music performance, composition, arrangement, music research and advanced harmony. Students are expected to make an informed decision about their intended learning programme that best reflects their musical interests, skills and goals. At Level 3, a participation in the school-based tuition programme or private tutoring is compulsory.

Level 3 Art Photography is a digitally-focused course where students develop a personal body of work using photography and Adobe Photoshop. Emphasis is placed on creative image-making through photo editing, compositing, and manipulation techniques. Students explore visual storytelling, develop ideas through research, and use contemporary photographic artist models to inform their work. The course encourages independence and creative direction, with students producing a cohesive, digitally edited folio that reflects their chosen theme.

Level 3 Physical Education

This course builds upon concepts and information taught in Level 2 Physical Education. 

In this course, students are expected to show a high degree of application of principles and skills learnt in Levels 1 and 2 contexts. The course entails the application of safety management, evaluating traditional and constraint-led approaches to performance improvement programmes, leadership principles linked to coaching intermediate students and movement strategies. They will also have the opportunity to learn, develop and apply their skills in netball and badminton.

This course is a stepping stone to exciting university and career pathways, including Sport and Exercise Science, Physiotherapy, Teaching, Health Promotion, Coaching, and Fitness Training. The knowledge and transferable skills you gain—like communication, leadership, goal-setting, and resilience—will support success in a wide range of fields. 

Students will have opportunities to critically apply what they have learnt in the classroom to practical contexts outside of the classroom. Students have a chance to take part in a camp where students will experience a hands-on approach to safety management in outdoor activities.

Students will attempt 15 credits throughout the year. This is a University Entrance-approved course.

The Level 3 course expands on the ideas taught in Level 2 with the addition of topics which further enhance our understanding of the motion of rotating objects and AC electricity.  The following topics are covered:  

• Experimental skills 
• Mechanics: Energy, Rotational Motion, Torque and Periodic motion 
• Waves and Light
• Modern Physics: we look at a model used to explain the energy transformations inside an atom and the Aurora Borealis
• Electricity: Multiloop circuits, Capacitors, Inductors, Tuned circuits and Alternating Current

Physics studied at Level 3 is an approved subject for University Entrance.

As a single line option, students will use military skills as a medium to complete NCEA Level 3 assessments.  The course will cover physical fitness, leadership skills, teamwork and goal-setting.  Students will also be assessed on their ability in a physical activity.

Level 3 Sports Studies

This course builds upon concepts and information taught in Level 2 Sport Studies.

In this course, students will learn about planning, coaching and reviewing a coaching session for primary school students and plan a recreational activity that can be completed by their peers outside of school. They will also have the opportunity to learn, develop and apply their skills in a variety of contexts. 

This unit standard course provides a clear pathway for students who thrive in practical, hands-on learning environments. While it reduces academic writing, it will still equip students with fundamental knowledge of sports principles, goal setting, personal health and teamwork skills, which are valuable for various vocational pathways in the sport and recreation industry, or simply for enriched personal lives. This can lead to opportunities as a Personal Trainer, Gym Instructor, Coach, or Sports Coordinator for a school, club, or regional or national body. 

Te reo Māori is the key to understanding the Māori world. Te Reo Māori lays the foundation of communicative skills and cultural knowledge to enable students to be bilingual and bicultural with an appreciation and consideration of a Māori worldview. This is a full year course with four main focuses.

Te Tika o te Reo - Language Accuracy

The significant learning within this big idea is language features that focus on structures and correct application of vocabulary, as well as on punctuation, which are all encompassed by grammar that ensures quality communication. This is an area at the foundation level in learning te reo Māori that needs further development.

Te Rere o te Reo - Language Fluency

The significant learning contained within this big idea includes aspects of pronunciation, stress, intonation and the rhythm of the language, with an aim to be fluid and fluent in these respects. This big idea also involves a wide range of phrases and strategies for organising ideas for communication.

Te Māori o te Reo - Cultural integrity of the Language

The significant learning within this big idea relates to aspects of Māori worldview that reflect the way Māori perceive their environment, such as practising customs and upholding values and expressing ideas to maintain cultural integrity of the language.

Te Ora o te Reo - Language Vitality

The significant learning within this big idea involves progressive thinking about the sustainability of the language into the future through engaging in critical analysis of language change and the implementation of language revitalisation strategies to ensure the language continues to thrive throughout the upcoming generations.

In the Level 3 programme students carry out in-depth research of New Zealand, Australia and several Pacific Islands as tourist destinations. 

Senior English Language (Elementary)

This year-long course is designed to help ESOL students to improve their English language skills.  The focus of this course is to consolidate foundational literacy skills and also to provide students with an understanding of being a citizen in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Students work towards Unit Standard credits throughout the year in this course.

This is a 30 week language course designed for students who have recently arrived in New Zealand. The aim is for students to establish basic English language skills and work towards English Language Unit Standards. The course focus will be establishing essential reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, so students can continue to learn from a solid foundation.  

Senior English Language (Intermediate)

This year-long course is designed to help ESOL students to improve their English language skills.  The focus of this course is to consolidate elementary literacy skills and also to provide students with an understanding of being a citizen in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Students work towards Unit Standard credits throughout the year in this course. Currently, successful completion of US30507 and US30511 is a pathway to gaining Level 1 literacy. 

This course is designed for Year 12-13 students who have yet to achieve the Literacy co-requisite required for earning NCEA qualification. Senior Literacy will begin by focusing on preparing students for the Reading and Writing co-requisite examinations, which take place multiple times in the year, and will integrate Level 2 achievement standards into the course during term 3 and 4. Students will be placed in this course based on data analysis and teacher recommendations. This course also caters to those senior students who join us throughout the year and who are new to the New Zealand education system. 

This course is designed for senior students who have yet to achieve the Numeracy requirements.  Senior Numeracy will begin by focusing on preparing students for the Numearcy co-requisite, which are assessed in an exam format. As the year progresses, achievement standards may be integrated into the programme. Students will be placed in this course based on data analysis and teacher recommendations. This course also caters to those senior students who join us throughout the year and are new to the New Zealand education system.

This course is for Year 13 students who have a desire to complete their University Entrance Literacy qualification (achieving 5 Reading and 5 Writing credits). The entire focus of this course is on helping students gain the skills needed to pass assessments that will earn them this qualification.  It has been designed so that students are able to join the class at set times that suit their individual learning needs. This course will take the place of a Study option. When students complete their individual goals they may pick up/return to a Study class.

Y13 Study Line

A line of Study is available to those students that are enrolled in at least four subjects approved for UE, students must have already achieved their UE Literacy.

Do not choose a study if you do not meet these requirements.

Level 1 Health Studies

In Level 1 Health Studies, students will learn to develop insights into current issues relating to well-being. Students will develop of range of skills that they can use to:

• Understand decision-making processes
• Explore different Health models and apply them to help understand well-being
• Analyse a range of influences that could affect someone's Hauora and develop strategies to enhance their Hauora
• Gain an understanding of Mental Health, Relationships and Nutrition.

This subject provides an excellent foundation for university study in areas such as health sciences, public health, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, health promotion, youth work, and education (particularly health and PE teaching).

This course offers 15 credits, two internals and one external.

This course is for students who are most passionate about the creative aspects of English. It is for students who especially enjoy creative writing and want to develop their skills, knowledge, and experience in this area. A wide range of fiction - such as novels, poetry, and short stories - will be studied, allowing students to develop their unique voice as a writer and storyteller. The course also includes literary studies into a literary movement and a novel study. Students may choose to sit the standard 2.6 (creating an oral presentation)  instead of 2.6 (creating a visual presentation) Both assessments are worth three credits. This course covers all of the University Entrance Literacy requirements and allows students to progress through to Level 3 English.

Te Ao Haka is a culturally responsive art form, providing opportunities for all ākonga to engage in Māori culture, language and traditional practice. Te Ao Haka is founded on traditional knowledge, but is progressive in the development and evolution of the art form.

Intrinsic to Te Ao Haka are culture, language and identity. Te Ao Haka is a vehicle used to wānanga and communicate culture, tikanga, knowledge systems and iwi traditions. Te Ao Haka is enabling and centres around the importance of family, marae, iwi, hapū and waka through connection with the past, present and future. This belonging gives ākonga a purpose to strive towards and achieve to their full potential, including empowering them to have fun and enjoy the performing arts.

This is a full year course with five main focuses.

Te Ao Haka is born of its context

It is essential that students understand and engage with the origins and development of Te Ao Haka as an artform. Concepts of whakapapa and taiao, and of place space and time, are intrinsic to Te Ao Haka.

Narratives are the catalyst for all composition

Te Ao Haka is built on and communicates narratives. To engage with Te Ao Haka students will require both interpretive and communicative skills - such as listening, pānui, tuhituhi, reo-ā-waha.

He taonga tuku iho

Te Ao Haka is a treasure and an inheritance. It is rooted in, and elevates Māori culture and language. For many students, it is an access point to engaging with te ao Māori. 

Te Ao Haka is uniquely and recognisably Māori

To engage with Te Ao Haka, students must engage with tikanga, reo, and Māori culture and identity. The essence and distinctiveness of Te Ao Haka come from its cultural and contextual origins.

Te Ao Haka can only be truly understood through performance

Performance is an intrinsic component for students of Te Ao Haka. Through performance, students can explore foundations, skills, creativity, expression and refinement. Performance will form a key part of their learning as they progress on their Te Ao Haka journey.

This course builds upon skills used in Level 2 Art Design. This course  focusses entirely on the medium of graphic design. Students will advance their understanding and use of conventions specific to graphic design. This includes producing outcomes for design briefs such as, but not limited to: logo, poster, packaging, website, app, character design, billboards, instagram feeds, merchandise, tickets. 

Senior Art is about developing a personal sense of style and approach to making. In Level 3, students choose their own theme that resonates with them. They will research relevant Artist Models and apply the knowledge of this research to their own ideas and original outcomes. Students will predominantly work with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, however, there is scope to explore other design mediums such as laser cutting and Blender for those who are passionate. 

Students are expected to manage their time and take control of their project in order to produce a range of outcomes exploring their own point of view as an artist.

This course is aligned with further tertiary study in Graphic Design, User Experience and User Interface Design.

This course follows directly on from Level 2 Art Painting.

Students will further extend their understanding and use of conventions specific to painting. Senior Art is about developing a personal sense of style and approach to making. In Level 3, students choose their own theme that resonates with them. They will research relevant Artist Models and apply the knowledge of this research to their own ideas and original outcomes. Students will predominantly work with traditional drawing media and acrylic paint, however, there is scope to explore other paint mediums such as watercolour and oil for those who are passionate. 

Students are expected to manage their time and take control of their project in order to produce a range of outcomes exploring their own point of view as an artist.

This course leads to further tertiary study in Fine Arts and Visual Arts.

Senior English Language (Elementary)

This year-long course is designed to help ESOL students to improve their English language skills.  The focus of this course is to consolidate foundational literacy skills and also to provide students with an understanding of being a citizen in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Students work towards Unit Standard credits throughout the year in this course.

This is a 30 week language course designed for students who have recently arrived in New Zealand. The aim is for students to establish basic English language skills and work towards English Language Unit Standards. The course focus will be establishing essential reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, so students can continue to learn from a solid foundation.  

Senior English Language (Intermediate)

This year-long course is designed to help ESOL students to improve their English language skills.  The focus of this course is to consolidate elementary literacy skills and also to provide students with an understanding of being a citizen in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Students work towards Unit Standard credits throughout the year in this course. Currently, successful completion of US30507 and US30511 is a pathway to gaining Level 1 literacy. 

This course is designed for Year 12-13 students who have yet to achieve the Literacy co-requisite required for earning NCEA qualification. Senior Literacy will begin by focusing on preparing students for the Reading and Writing co-requisite examinations, which take place multiple times in the year, and will integrate Level 2 achievement standards into the course during term 3 and 4. Students will be placed in this course based on data analysis and teacher recommendations. This course also caters to those senior students who join us throughout the year and who are new to the New Zealand education system.