Craighead Diocesan School

Year 10 Agriculture and Horticulture

Learning in Agricultural and Horticultural Science develops students' understanding of the interconnectedness of all aspects of the growing environment, which includes people, soils, water, climate, plants and animals.  The subject provides valuable opportunities for hands-on practical work that will help ākonga appreciate the growing environment.  

Year 10 Architectural DVC

Students will develop a range of drawing and modelling skills.  They will learn to interpret drawing and communicate information in appropriate graphic form.  They will be encouraged to develop individual and innovative solutions to a design brief by working through the design process, applying design language, researching existing solutions, and analysing and evaluating their ideas as they develop a final outcome.  They will gain knowledge of materials, processes and components, and of their application to space and architectural design.

Year 10 Business Enterprise and Financial Capability

This course focuses on Innovation, Business Enterprise, Consumerism and Financial Capability.  Over the year, students will cover the following:

* Opportunity to explore Banqer, a digital financial education platform

* Focus on innovation in business

* Sustainability and consumerism in fashion

* Discover the entrepreneur within themselves by creating a product to sell at Market Day

Year 10 Dance

The Year 10 Dance course will provide an opportunity for physical learning.  The subject will encourage students to think creatively, take risks and give them the opportunity to grow in confidence and feel empowered when performing.  Students will develop their awareness of their bodies and how they can move.  They will also grow their ability to express their feelings and tell stories through movement in a safe social environment.  Participation in Dance can help improve physical health and fitness, balance, co-ordination and posture.

Year 10 Digital Technology

Digital Technology gives students the chance to create a range of digital designs using the Adobe Creative Suite and 3D modelling software.  Students learn design concepts involving aesthetics and usability, and techniques for creating high quality outcomes.  

Digital Technology gives students the chance to build multidisciplinary projects using skills in construction, electronics, coding and user experience.  Students also build a website using HTML and CSS that reflects on the process.  The programme builds on knowledge and skills learnt in Year 9 Digital Technology. 

Year 10 Drama

Term One - Students will delve into the work of practitioner Stanislavski and the style of naturalism.  Through this, they will explore the key conventions, elements, and practices that define this form of theatre, using a selected play as a foundation.

Term Two - The focus shifts to the devising process, centered around the techniques of Bertolt Brecht.  Students will select a social or political topic and, using Brecht's conventions create a thought-provoking piece of theatre that reflects on contemporary issues.  They will be introduced to various conventions to support their creative process.

Terms Three and Four - Students will explore 'Theatre for Children', using a range of popular New Zealand children's stories as inspiration.  They will develop, choreograph and perform a devised theatre piece for a local community audience.  During this module, they will focus on scriptwriting, movement in theatre, and incorporating technology in performance, including costume, set design, and lighting.

Skills Development: 

Throughout the year, students will enhance essential future-focused skills, including creative thinking, communication, research, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving.

Year 10 Foundational Studies

Year 10 Foundational Studies is an invite subject - you will need to discuss with Mrs Dominikovich. The main aim for this subject at Year 10 is support students gain their Literacy and Numeracy Common Assessments which are a requirement for NCEA.

Please discuss your interest with Mrs Dominikovich.

Year 10 German

Languages and cultures play a key role in developing personal, community, national and global identities.  The reason for teaching Languages is to encourage students to foster an interest in the world beyond their own. By engaging in language learning, students learn that each language has its own way of expressing meaning, and that each has intrinsic value and special significance for its users.  We aim to equip our students with the skills they need to connect meaningfully with people in different communities around the world.  We want students to see how rewarding this can be as we inspire them to become truly global citizens.

Year 10 Music

Year 10 Product Design Technology

Students will complete practical and personalised projects.  They will develop their skills within the area of technology, using a design process to create outcomes and solve problems they come across.  It is also important for students to understand that in Product Design, developing an idea that does not work is not a failure, but rather an opportunity for valuable learning.  Students will be supported to gain and develop skills using CAD and working with a range of new materials.  Studying Product Design can lead to careers and/or further study in design, marketing, electronics, robotics, engineering and many more.

Year 10 Te Reo Māori

In 2026, Te Reo Māori will be taught by a tutor. The programme will be set by the tutor. 

Languages are inseparably linked to the social and cultural contexts in which they are used.  Languages and cultures play a key role in developing our personal, group, national and human identities.  Every language has its own way of expressing meanings; each has intrinsic value and special significance for its users.  In learning languages, students learn to communicate in an additional language.  As they do so, they begin to  expand their own world and to open up a whole range of new possibilities.  Learning one new language makes it easier to learn others.  Learning a new language provides a means of communicating with people from other cultures.  As students acquire the skills of communicative competence, they simultaneously explore and reflect on their own personal world and their own culture.  By reaching out, they also reach within.

Year 10 Visual Art

Students learn to enjoy and understand Art through making art in a range of art disciplines: Drawing, Design, Painting and Printmaking.  Through building skills and techniques students are encouraged to develop individual and creative ideas.  The course provides a foundation for students wishing to continue with Art in the Senior School.  There will be trips to the Art Gallery when appropriate.

Year 11 Diploma: Agricultural and Horticultural Science

E tū Tupuānuku e

Tiritiria te oneone

Kia matomato ki raro

Ka tīnaku, ka tupu, ka tāmaota ngā māra e

Behold Tupuānuku

Till the soil,

So everything becomes lush,

Germinate, grow, and let the gardens be abundant

Learning in Agricultural and Horticultural Science develops students’ understanding of the interconnectedness of all aspects of the growing environment, which includes people, soils, water, climate, plants and animals. This subject focuses on primary production. There is a strong emphasis on environmental, social, cultural and economic sustainability. Primary production is of national significance as it provides significant export earnings, self-sufficiency, and employment opportunities.

The knowledge and skills that ākonga develop through their learning in Agricultural and Horticultural Science opens pathways to a wide range of opportunities in life, further study, and careers in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific, and elsewhere. The subject provides valuable opportunities for hands-on practical work that will help ākonga appreciate the growing environment.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Extend their critical thinking through considering the questions that Agricultural and Horticultural Science address
• Extend their use of language, symbols and text to include industry-specific and context-driven terminology
• Develop their understanding of mātauranga Māori concepts
• Develop skills in discerning appropriate sources of information and advice
• Acknowledge and explore multiple perspectives that apply to agricultural and horticultural issues
• Practice collaboration within their own agricultural and horticultural learning
• Develop their understanding of the interconnections in agriculture and horticulture to support environmental sustainability
• Develop the confidence to contribute to public issues rooted in agricultural and horticultural science.

Year 11 Diploma - Architectural DVC (Architectural Design and Visual Communication)

Spatial design is about the designing of three-dimensional spaces in terms of how they are experienced, occupied, or used by people.  These spaces can range from those defined by walls and physical elements to those more permeable and determined by ritual, activity, or occupancy.  Spatial design incorporates concepts from architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and urban design.  Visual communication addresses how design ideas and outcomes are appropriately presented to the viewer.  Design ideas and outcomes are expressed in a manner that displays the learner's thoughts, allowing for engagement, feedback and collaboration.  

Prerequisites:

* Two semesters of Year 10 Graphics is recommended.

* Students without prior learning in Technology must discuss intentions with the Head of Department.

* Students wanting to be assessed in more than one Technology course must see the Head of Department before finalising courses.

Level 1 Art

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."  Pablo Picasso

In the Visual Arts, we aim to generate, analyse and extend ideas based on the influence of established practice.  Studying Visual Arts is a creative journey that each individual will experience in different ways.  Through the exploration of a wide range of media, techniques and processes students will find their voice and identity as a young artist.  Researching and investigating inspiration from a variety of contexts and ways of working will extend both practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

We endeavour to provide a course that both stimulates ideas and challenges students technically and conceptually.

Student Learning Outcomes:

* Observation 'learning how to see', quick drawing or recording, a range of mark making techniques.  Drawing using a range of media.

* Observation Skills, value range, emphasis of black.  Use of wide range of mark making techniques within one medium.

* Develop and extend compositional skills. Extend use of mixed media.  Extend observational skills. Extend expressive mark making.  Extend art vocabulary.

* Gain confidence in abstract processes.  Refine compositions by making creative decisions to enhance aesthetic qualities.

* Be a part of group collaboration.

Year 11 Diploma: Commerce

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi

With your food basket any my food basket the people will thrive

Commerce is an integral part of the world we live in.  Commerce at Craighead is understanding the relationships between consumers, businesses and the government and how each operates to achieve goals and solve problems.  This foundation course combines aspects of economic activity, including accounting and business practice.  How we earn and spend has a significant effect on our quality of life, as well as the environment in which we live.  

In this subject, students will build the knowledge, skills and values they need to navigate and participate in the business world.  They will learn how there are different organisational structures and ownerships within businesses.  They will begin to understand how these organisations make decisions, and anaylse how these decisions impact sustainability.  This course will help students understand their role as a consumer and how they contribute to society.

Course Overview:

* Develop questioning skills to obtain information about small South Canterbury businesses

* Develop and refine research skills to explore the internal features of local business.

* Develop oral presentation skills to present a convincing, coherent and concise pitch on a product's marketing mix.

* Analyse and interpret financial and non-financial information to make a decision for a group or individual.

* Case studies will be based on local small businesses and how they interact with stakeholders.

* Explore interdependence of different sectors of the economy.

Year 11 Diploma - Digital Technology

Māku e whatu, māu e tāniko/I will weave, you will fashion

In this course, students get to turn big ideas into real digital outcomes.  It's about being creative and thinking outside the box.  They learn to understand not just what they see on their screens, but also everything that goes on behind it, like coding.  They become the builders of their own digital world, learning how to make and change things online.

Student Learning Outcomes:

* Understand fundamental design principles and building familiarity with basic colour theory and typography principles for web design.

* Insight into user-centred design; including the importance of usability and accessibility, with a specific focus on manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga.

* Understanding the basic structure of a web site, and building familiarity with the syntax of HTML for structure, and CSS for colour, font, and layout

* Understanding of basic programming syntax, and accessing and modifying data.

* Ability to plan, shoot, and edit short films, demonstrating skills in storyboarding, filming techniques and video editing.

Year 11 Diploma: Geography

"There is no subject in the school curriculum so many-sided as Geography, and none of more practical value.  It teaches history, literature, travel, business and, indeed, every phase of the everyday life of everybody, and its teaching in the schools ought to be that vitality which characterises the study itself."   (Melville Dozier)

In Geography, we aspire to develop geographic thinkers who can interpret the interactions between people and place in a variety of contexts and methods.  Students will explore a range of contexts both locally and at a global scale, encouraging students to see the geography in their everyday life.  Students will learn and develop their geographic skill base, such as mapping (GIS, precis, topographic), graphing, perspectives, decision making and interpretation of data/texts, as well as draw on their skills from subjects such as English, Maths and Science.  These skills will continue to be built upon in subsequent levels of Geography.

Course Overview:

* The Global Pattern of Cocoa Production (Cultural)

* The Global Patterns - Volcanoes (Natural)

* Process of Earthquakes (Natural)

* Urban development in New Zealand and Internationally

* Planning and evaluating Geographic Research

* Application of geographic skills and concepts

Year 11 Diploma - History

"The reason for teaching History is not that it changes society, but it changes pupils; it changes what they see in the world, and how they see it."  (Peter Lee)

In History, we aspire to empower students to shape the narratives of the past and will encourage students to find the threads that connect us as New Zealanders to the rich history of the world.  As other leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Te Whiti o Rongomai challenged the status quo, so too shall we encourage students to question, investigate and theorise.  The study of History is therefore, not merely a quest for knowledge, it is an exploration that will ignite your curiosity and spark your imagination.  We endeavour to create a course that students can have a voice in, to develop their sense of New Zealand's place in the world. An awareness of History will hopefully inspire students to become confident, inquisitive, and empathetic individuals.

Student Learning Outcomes:

* Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of key historical events in NZ and International history.

* Students will be able to develop appropriate historical questions that demonstrate understanding of key historical concepts such as causation, perspectives, and significance

* Students will demonstrate historical thinking through analysis of concepts

* Students will be able to present historical analysis and arguments in a clear written/oral form and a display board

* Students will demonstrate their ability to research primary and secondary sources through the presentation of a research portfolio

Year 11 Diploma: Mathematics

E tu kahikatea, hei wakapae aurora

Awhi mai, awhi atu, tatou tatou e

Kahikatea stand together; their roots intertwine, strengthening each other

We all help one another and together we will be strong

At Craighead Diocesan School we believe that Mathematics is more than just numbers and equations; it's a dynamic and empowering journey of discovery.  Our vision is to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where every student not only engages with mathematical concepts but also embraces the joy of learning, the beauty of mistakes and the power of resilience.

We aim to foster a community of lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and problem solvers who approach mathematics with curiosity and enthusiasm in our unique context as a girls' school of Special Character.  We celebrate diversity of thought and encourage collaboration, creating an environment where students can thrive both individually and collectively.  Students develop empathy towards each other and recognise that each of us has our strengths and weaknesses on our mathematical journey to personal excellence.

Student Outcomes:

* Students will show mastery of Mathematical concepts

* Students will engage positively with theirs and others learning by demonstrating empathy and recognising each other's strengths.

* Students will demonstrate resilience and a growth mindset.

* Students will be able to engage collaboratively in problem solving.

Year 11 Diploma - Performing Arts - Drama

Theatre has the power to move, inspire, transform, and educate in ways that no other art form can.  Theatre reflects both the extraordinary diversity of cultures, and our shared human condition, in all its vulnerability and strength.    Irina Bokova

This course invites students to take the lead in creating stories that connect people across time and cultures.  We want to give them the tools to explore human experiences through drama.  Just as visionaries like Peter Brook, Bertolt Brecht, and Shakespeare pushed the boundaries of their times, we encourage students to question, explore, and innovate within the world of drama.  Studying Drama is not just about memorising lines or following stage directions; it is an exciting journey that sparks curiosity and fuels imagination.  We aim to create a space where student voices are valued, helping them actively shape their understanding of the world. Through Drama, the students will discover more about who they are and how the stories we tell reflects the broader human experience, both locally and globally.  Our goal is to nurture confident, curious, and empathetic individuals who grasp the deep connections between events, emotions, and the human condition.  By diving into Drama, we hope to inspire students to become creators of compelling stories with a keen awareness of the diverse perspectives that shape our shared history.

Student Learning Outcomes:

* Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the elements, techniques, and forms of Drama

* Students will be able to create performance intentions that demonstrate understanding of key performative concepts such as voice, physicality, space and levels alongside an understanding of the context within the play.

* Students will demonstrate manaakitanga through their collaborative skills in rehearsals

* Students will be able to understand the style and techniques within a given theatre form, applying these within a performance and understanding the purpose and social context behind the theatre form

* Students will be able to present critical thinking and analysis in a clear written form within their intention forms for performances and their written examination at the end of the year.

Year 11 Diploma - Performing Arts - Music

Music is more than just sound - it's the heartbeat of life.  Whether it's the rhythm that energises movement, the melody that stirs emotions, or the lyrics that convey truths, music connects people to themselves and each other.  It shapes cultures and communities, transcends language barriers, and holds the power to inspire, heal, and transform.  Music is a pathway for personal growth, fostering self-confidence, discipline, and resilience.  Through the exploration of music, students discover connections within themselves and with others, experiencing the profound impact that musical expression can have on their lives and the world around them.  This course invites students to embark on a journey that deepens their understanding of music as performers, creators and consumers.

Prerequisite:

Students who have studied in Year 10 Music class and achieved Year 10 performance assessments (solo or group) or have had a minimum of two years of instrumental tuition, or demonstrate equivalent abilities.  Students must be willing to commit to instrumental learning e.g attend weekly instrumental or vocal lessons and practise  instrument daily at home.

Year 11 Diploma Physical Education

“By learning in, through and about movement, students gain an understanding that movement is integral to human expression and that it can contribute to people’s pleasure and enhance their lives.”

The In dimension refers to a range of physical activities that we can take part in to develop our ability to move competently. 

The Through dimension is where we use the physical medium for social, intellectual, emotional or moral development. This could be developing communication skills, assertiveness, tolerance, acceptance, and manākitanga.

The About dimension refers to information we teach to put physical activities into a context and make sense of them.

Movement is fundamental to our lives, and contributes to our development, both as individuals and as members of our communities. Through our participation in Physical Education, students are able to develop social, emotional, intellectual and cultural capabilities. Physical Education enables all students to enjoy and succeed in many kinds of physical activity.They develop a wide range of skills and the ability to use tactics, strategies, and compositional ideas to perform successfully. Discovering what they like to do, what their aptitudes are at school, and how and where to get involved in physical activity helps students make informed choices about lifelong physical activity. Physical Education helps students develop lasting personal and social skills. They work as individuals, in groups, and in teams, developing concepts of fairness and of personal and social responsibility.They take on different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and officiating.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will explore Hauora through Te Whare Tapa Wha
• Students will develop personal and interpersonal skills that can enhance Hauora
• Students will demonstrate diverse ways to manage changing situations that impact Hauora and Wellbeing
• Students will understand a range of biophysical principles
• Students will manage themselves in challenging movement contexts
• Students will make meaning from how movement may influence Hauora.

Year 11 Diploma - Product Design Technology

Product Design is an exciting course that focuses on critical and creative design thinking by using the design process to develop tangible items that have a specific function within people's everyday lives.  It is about understanding the needs of the people and how they will interact with the product.  Product designers use visualisation methods of 2D or 3D forms (including CAD) to show design ideas.  Product designers are innovators and adaptive.  This ethos is at the heart of their technological practice.   This subject is a hands-on, creative subject that encourages students to explore the strands of the technology curriculum through the design and creation of fit-for-purpose outcomes.  This course will allow students to experiment with a range of materials to realise their designs.  

Prerequisites:

Two semesters of Year 10 Technology subjects.

Students without prior learning in Technology must discuss intentions with the Head of Department.

Students wanting to be assessed in more than one Technology course must see the Head of Department before finalising courses.

Year 11 Diploma: General Science

Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou  |  Seek after learning for the sake of your well-being.

Science offers a gateway into many differing careers. In this Science course, students will learn how to approach problem solving through a scientific lens. Specifically in Science we focus on making a detailed, objective analysis of a situation and comparing our findings with current knowledge and theory to solve problems.This course will have an emphasis on developing fundamental knowledge and understanding of foundational scientific theory in the fields of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

An equal emphasis on research and experimental skills will round off the science experience. We will incorporate aspects of Mātauranga Māori into the topics and encourage the use of Te Reo Māori terminology. This course will also allow students to be confident to approach everyday situations with a scientific perspective.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to describe aspects of Atomic Chemistry, Chemical Reactions and Organic Chemistry.
• Students will be able to describe aspects of Mechanics, Energy and Electricity.
• Students will be able to describe aspects of Cellular Biology, Genetic Variation and Human Body Systems.
• Students will be able to produce a report on the field study of a local ecosystem.
• Students will be able to carry out a physics investigation that produces a linear relationship between variables.

Year 11 Diploma - English

Ko taku reo ohooho, ko taku reo taku mapihi mauria  |  My language is my awakening, my language is the window to my soul

English is the study, use and enjoyment of the English language and its literature. The aim of the Year 11 English course is to enrich students’ experience of the English language by engaging with text based activities. In doing so, students will become increasingly skilled and sophisticated readers and writers, speakers and listeners, presenters and viewers.

The Year 11 English course also aims to provide a bridge into Year 12 and Year 13 English courses, so that by the end of the year, all Year 11 students will be confident in meeting the exciting challenges those courses offer. According to Malorie Blackman, author of the Noughts and Crosses series, “Reading is an exercise in empathy, an exercise in walking in someone else’s shoes for a while.”This is precisely why we teach literature in schools. Other than the obvious linguistic purpose of being able to clearly write and articulate thoughts in a clear and concise manner, learning about literature teaches students what it is like to be a human in another context, think critically and draw deeper meanings from words. To read literature is to understand power, oppression, equality, freedom and tyranny.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Use critical processes to understand and infer meaning and to recognise how writers position an audience for purpose.
• Students will learn how to look beyond the texts they study in order to question perspectives and representations.
• Students will develop their ability to make meaning of written, visual and oral language with control. They will make deliberate choices in the crafting and editing of visual, oral, and written texts.
• Students will perform a clearly structured speech using a range of devices.

Year 11 English as a Second Language

Mrs Doy works with students who require additional help with subject that are English rich.

There are a range of standards that Mrs Doy will take students through.

Year 11 Diploma - German

“Another language opens up a whole new window on the world. It might be small and difficult to see through at first, but it gives you a different perspective, and it might make you realise that your first

window could do with a bit of polishing and even enlarging.” Hone Tuwhare

Languages and cultures play a key role in developing personal, community, national and global identities.The reason for teaching Languages is to encourage students to foster an interest in the world beyond their own. By engaging in language learning, students learn that each language has its own way of expressing meaning, and that each has intrinsic value and special significance for its users. We aim to equip our students with the skills they need to connect meaningfully with people in different communities around the world. We want students to see how rewarding this can be as we inspire them to become truly global citizens.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to express personal information, ideas and opinions in everyday contexts, in the present as well as the past or future.
• Students will be able to make meaning of different text types.
• Students will develop interactive skills and strategies to exchange simple information, ideas and opinions.
• Students will develop an awareness of and be able to use key linguistic building blocks and language patterns.
• Students will develop strategies to use resources to make meaning from unfamiliar language.
• Students will learn to recognise values and practices of German-speaking cultures and of their own cultures and communities, incorporating Mātauranga Māori.
• Students will demonstrate their ability to converse with a partner through the submission of an interactive portfolio.
• Students will demonstrate their ability to write in the language, through the submission of a piece of written work.

Year 11 Pathways (Foundational)

As a school, we are committed to inspiring and supporting the pursuit of personal excellence for all students.  Teachers understand that one-size-fits-all thinking creates barriers which can exclude many students from realising their potential.  Any students who require extra support with their learning are identified and appropriately supported.

Teachers regularly ask students about their learning and use this information to adapt and improve learning programmes. They also provide timely and useful feedback to students about their learning.  Sometimes a student might need extra support and we try to provide this in a variety of ways.

Year 11 Te Kura

This is an online course available through an online learning environment 'My Te Kura'.  Students will be required to submit work regularly and work once a week with their tutor. Students upload work via DropBox monthly.

Year 11 Diploma - Te Reo Māori

Languages are inseparably linked to the social and cultural contexts in which they are used.  Languages and cultures play a key role in developing our personal, group, national and human identities.  Every language has its own way of expressing meanings; each has intrinsic value and special significance for its users.  In learning languages, students learn to communicate in an additional language.  As they do so, they begin to expand their own world and to open up a whole range of new possibilities.  Learning one new language makes it easier to learn others.  Learning a new language provides a means of communicating with people from other cultures.  As students acquire the skills of communicative competence, they simultaneously explore and reflect on their own personal world and their own culture.  By reaching out, they also reach within.

Prerequisite:

Year 10 Te Reo Māori or equivalent

Level 2 - Te Reo Māori

The Year 12 course will involve learning Te Reo through Te Aho o te Kura Pounamu.  This is an online course available through our online environment, My Te Kura.  Students will be required to make and submit video recordings, so a microphone and camera or mobile device are required.

Prerequisite:

Level 1 Te Reo Māori or equivalent

Level 2 Agriculture and Horticulture

Agriculture and Horticulture learning develops students' understanding of the interconnectedness of all aspects of the growing environment, which includes people, soils, water, climate, plants and animals.  Primary production is of national significance as it provides significant export earnings, self-sufficiency, and employment opportunities harnessing a myriad of different skills.  The knowledge and skills that ākonga develop through their learning in Agricultural and Horticultural Science open pathways to a wide range of opportunities in life, further study and careers, in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific, and the world.

Level 2 Architectural DVC - Architectural Design and Visual Communication

Spatial design is about the designing of three-dimensional spaces in terms of how they are experienced, occupied, or used by people.  These spaces can range from those defined by walls and physical elements to those more permeable and determined by ritual, activity, or occupancy.  Spatial design incorporates concepts from architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and urban design.  Visual communication addresses how design ideas and outcomes are appropriately presented to the viewer.  Design ideas and outcomes are expressed in a manner that displays the learner's thoughts, allowing the engagement, feedback, and collaboration.  

Prerequisite:

Year 11 Graphics

Students without prior learning in Technology must discuss intentions with the Head of Department.

Students wanting to be assessed in more than one Technology course must see the Head of Department before finalising courses.

Level 2 Biology

At Year 12 our course covers Cell processes, Genetics and Evolution and Gene Expression and how these relate to you. The Internal standards give you understanding of the environmental processes that impact on your region while you study in the field in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. You will also study anatomy; the circulatory and respiratory systems of the body. 

Prerequisite: 

It is recommended that you attained a Merit grade in the Ecology assessment and passed all other parts of the Year 11 Diploma Science course.

Level 2 Business Enterprise

This course will only run if there are sufficient numbers

The study of business and commerce is about how individuals and groups of people organise, plan and act to create and develop goods and services to satisfy customers.  Commerce is influenced by the cultural, ethical, environmental, political and economic conditions of the day.  Issues such as sustainability, citizenship, enterprise and globalisation are central to both business and the study of business.  The knowledge and skills gained in Commerce and exposure to enterprise culture, will help shape 'creative, energetic, and enterprisin' young people who will go on to contribute to New Zealand's economic future.  In Commerce, students develop their understanding of business theory and practices in a range of relevant contexts, through experiential as well as theoretical approaches to learning.

Level 2 Chemistry

Chemistry is about understanding the properties of different substances and how these substances can change.  Chemistry allows us to predict how substances may alter when the surrounding conditions change, or how they may react to form new substances, and to explain why this happens.  Chemists are continually changing matter into new and more useful forms.  Chemistry goes on continuously, all around us.  Chemists and students who study chemistry use their understanding of atoms, molecules and ions - particles that are too tiny to be seen with our eyes - to explain and predict the properties and behaviour of different materials.

Prerequisite: 

It is recommended that attained a Merit grade in the Year 11 Diploma Science Chemistry assessment and passed all parts of the Science course.

Outline of Course:

Students will come to understand and appreciate the material component of their environment by investigating the structure of chemicals, and how they react. The course is an excellent introduction to chemistry as a new discipline. It is activity based and encourages the development of good practical and thinking skills which form the basis of many careers. Calculations and pattern recognition are integral parts of the course so confidence in mathematics is an advantage.  This course leads on to Year 13 Chemistry.

Year 12 Commerce

Commerce is influenced by the cultural, ethical, environmental, political and economic conditions of the day.  Issues such as sustainability, citizenship, enterprise and globalisation are central to both business and the study of business.  The knowledge and skills gained in Commerce, and exposure to enterprise culture will help shape 'creative, energetic, and enterprising' young people who will go on to contribute to New Zealand's economic future.  In Commerce, students develop their understanding of business theory and practices in a range of relevant contexts, through experiential as well as theoretical approaches to learning.

The Year 12 Commerce course builds on the course offered at Year 11, although students can take this course without having taken Year 11 Commerce.  During the year, students will be introduced to the business world and will explore different ownership structures that businesses have, students will make sense of what motivates employees by comparing theories to practises that are carried out in a workplace of their choice.  Students will gain an understanding of cashflow and the importance of accurate forecasting on a business.  Students will conduct market research on a product of their choice to gain an understanding of marketing principles used by businesses.  Local businesses will be studied to ensure that students have an authentic and accurate experience of the business world.

Level 2 Digital Technology

Digital Technologies are transforming how we live; shaping our homes and our workplaces; changing the way, that we interact with each other and live our everyday lives.  Incorporating digital technologies into teaching and learning programmes will support young people develop the confidence and skill not only to use digital technologies (DT) but to design and build digital systems.

Prerequisite:

Year 11 Diploma - Digital Technologies

Level 2 Ara

By gaining industry-based skills at Ara, you can move ahead faster into higher-level study, an apprenticeship or employment.  

As a dual enrolment student, you will be enrolled at Craighead and Ara at the same time.  For the duration of the school year, you will spend one day per week at Ara and the rest of the week at school doing your normal school activities.  You will have access to both school and tertiary support services, which helps with a smoother transition into the workplace or education beyond school.  

At school, you will be given a study line where you will have the opportunity to catch up on work missed while attending Ara. A high rate of school attendance is necessary for this programme.

You are not automatically enrolled; it is limited entry.  You must meet with Mrs Spiers and your Dean before you start the process.  Enrolment forms are completed, signed by your parents and then you go through a selection process.

Enrolments are due into Ara by Friday 12th September.  All inquiries to Mrs Spiers.

Level 2 English

English is the study, use,and enjoyment of the English language and its literature, communicated orally, visually and in writing, for a range of purposes and audiences and in a variety of text forms.  Learning English encompasses learning the language, learning through the language, and learning about the language.  Understanding, using, and creating oral, written and visual texts of increasing complexity is at the heart of English teaching and learning.  By engaging with text-based activities, students become increasingly skilled and sophisticated speakers and listeners, writers and readers, presenters and viewers.

Prerequisite:

Year 11 Diploma English

Level 2 ESOL (English as a Second Language)

Mrs Doy works with students who require additional help with English rich subjects.  She will help determine the subject/standards covered.

Year 12 Geography

Geography is the study of the environment as the home of people and investigates the ways in which features are arranged on the earth's surface.  It describes and explains the patterns and processes that create them, students learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, including geographical information systems (GIS) to obtain, present and analyse information.

Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.  Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth's surface and the human societies spread across it.  They also examine how human culture interacts with the natural environment and the way that locations and places can have an impact on people.  Geography seeks to understand where things are found, why they are there, and how they develop and change over time. 

Equipment:

Students require either a 1B8 book and clear file and a level arch folder, coloured pencils and a ruler.  

Skills workbooks are purchased at the beginning of the year and charged to student's accounts, (approx. cost $25)

Level 2 German   

Outline of Course:

The Year 12 programme moves into topics which explore the wider world and encourage students to express their own ideas and opinions and to use language creatively.  Students learn to take part in general conversations understand much of what is being said and contribute relevant comments.

Prerequisite:

Year 11 German or equivalent

Students will have the opportunity to enter for:

* PAD (German Education Exchange Service) NZGSE (Society for New Zealand-German Student Exchange Scholarship for the top Year 12 students in New Zealand)

Students may have the opportunity to extend their learning by:

* Applying for a Scholarship to Germany (there are two main Scholarships available

* Applying for an exchange to Germany at the end of Year 12 and then hosting a German student in return.

Year 12 History

The study of History allows us to understand our past, which in turn helps us understand our present.  History helps us understand people and societies, what factors motivated some people to take actions that they did, understanding different perspectives, and continues to build on second tier concepts of causation, continuity and change and significance.  Skills such as research and historical thinking will also continue to be developed.  History also provides foundational knowledge and understanding for tertiary courses and degrees in areas such as Health Sciences, Law, Education, Social Work and Nursing.

An awareness of History will hopefully inspire you to become confident, questioning, and empathetic individuals.  In studying this discipline you will learn research techniques, the skills needed to process and synthesise varied and complex materials, and develop the skills needed to give clear and effective oral and written presentations, and the ability to articulate ideas and make them clear to others.

Field Trip Assessment: Takapūneke Massacre

A section of guided and individual research work on an aspect of New Zealand History.  This will be based on a three day field trip to Banks Peninsula to fulfil requirements of the research section of the course.

In Year 12 there are two possible course of study: Mathematics and Statistics and Statistical Pathways

Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics:

This course is made up of a selection of External and Internal Standards which can lead to either Mathematics with Calculus or Statistics in Year 13.  You must take this course if you are intending to study Calculus at Year 13.  We recommend you take this course if you plan on studying Commerce, Engineering, Design, Health Sciences, Science or similar courses in the future.  Mathematics and Statistics complements subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics and Geography.

Level 2 Media Studies

Media Studies is a subject that requires students to consider the world of media that they engage with every day (social media, journalism, advertising, television, news, podcasts, radio and more).  The course is designed to develop students' creativity, whilst encouraging them to work both independently and collaboratively.  Students will produce their own short films, study a wide range of texts from news articles to Reality TV episodes, and will research a range of issues within the media industry.  This course is suited for learners who have an interest in careers such as media production, law, design, marketing and journalism.

Level 2 Pathways (Foundational)

As a school, we are committed to inspirting and supporting the pursuit of personal excellence for all students.  Teachers understand that one-size-fits-all thinking creates barriers which can exclude many students from realising their potential.  Any students who require extra support with their learning are identified and appropriately supported.

Students taking Pathways will have the opportunity to build up their skills to prepare for the world of work, but also have the time to get extra assistance with literacy and numeracy skills. The two areas of focus will be Work Ready Skills and Personal Development. 

Level 2 - Performing Arts -Drama

Drama delves into our identity, origins, and potential futures.  It empowers students to confidently express their thoughts, emotions and aspirations through physical performance.  By questioning and challenging established beliefs and prejudices, Drama fosters critical and creative thinking, sparking innovation.  It not only generates new ideas but also reflects on societal trends.  Through Drama, students gain confidence in articulating their ideas, aiming to communicate with diverse audiences and, in doing so, influence society.

Year 12 Drama offers students an immersive experience where they can apply their understanding of theatre - encompassing performance techniques, elements, conventions and technologies - to craft innovative, creative, and thought-provoking drama.  This course not only hones their artistic abilities but also equips them with essential soft skills that are highly valued in any career path.  Through Drama, students develop public speaking, critical thinking, teamwork, and confidence, while fostering empathy and gaining a profound understanding of the world around them.  These skills ensure that Year 12  Drama graduates are well-prepared for the diverse challenges of any workplace environment.

Prerequisite:

Year 11 Drama is an advantage

Course Costs:

Students will be invited to attend Drama Productions throughout the year - approximately $100 (inclusive of travel)

Students can enter the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare festival in April.  Should they be chosen for the finals in Wellington, this would carry a significant extra cost for travel and accommodation

Level 2 Performing Arts - Music

Music is more than just sound - it's the heartbeat of life.  Whether it's the rhythm that energises movement, the melody that stirs emotions, or the lyrics that convey truths, music, connects people to themselves and each other.  It shapes cultures and communities, transcends language barriers and holds the power to inspire, heal, and transform.  Music is a pathway for personal growth, fostering self-confidence, discipline, and resilience.  Through the exploration of music, students discover connections within themselves and with others, experiencing the profound impact that musical expression can have on their lives and the world around them.  This course invites students to embark on a journey that deepens their understanding of music as performers, creators and consumers.

Prerequisite:

Students with at least eight music credits in the Year 11 Diploma or have had a minimum of three years of instrumental tuition, or demonstrate equivalent abilities.  Students willing to commit to instrumental learning e.g. attend weekly instrumental/vocal lessons and practise instrument daily at home.

Assessment:

The programme will be designed to suit the strengths of the student and be of an individual nature.

Level 2 Physical Education

Outline of Course:

This course is designed to develop students’ scientific knowledge and physical skills through a combination of theory and practical activities. It will help prepare students wanting to further their study in the areas of Physical Education, Health Science, Sport and Recreation.

This course provides opportunities for leadership, as well as for both personal and social development in a range of learning experiences. Through direct experience, students will acquire knowledge and understanding about movement, about themselves and about the contribution of physical activity to a healthy life-style.

Prerequisite:

Students must have displayed a positive attitude and made reasonable progress in Physical Education at the Year 11 level. Entry to this course will be made after consultation with the Physical Education Staff. Students must have the correct School PE Uniform for this course.

Level 2 Physics

Physics seeks to understand nature at its most fundamental level.  The study of Physics seeks to discover the inner workings of nature in systems ranging in size from the smallest elementary particles such as quarks, protons, and neurons to superclusters of galaxies.  Physicists - and students studying physics - attempt to discover and apply the general laws that govern force and motion, matter and energy, and space and time.  Physics explains the science that underlies the behaviour of everyday things such as cars and bridges as well as abstract things such as the curvature of space-time near a black hole.

Prerequisite:

It is recommended that you attained at least a Merit grade in the Physics Topic assessment and passed all the other assessments in the Year 11 Diploma Science course.

Level 2 Product Design Technology

Product Design in an exciting course that focuses on critical and creative design thinking by using the design process to develop tangible items that have a specific function within people's everyday lives.  It is about understanding the needs of the people and how they will interact with the product.  Product designers use visualisation methods of 2D or 3D forms (including CAD) to show design ideas.  Product designers are innovators and adaptive.  This ethos is at the heart of their technological practice.  This subject is a hands-on, creative subject that encourages students to explore the strands of the technology curriculum through the design and creation for fit-for-purpose outcomes.  This course will allow students to experiment with a range of materials to realise their designs.

Prerequisite:

A Year 11 Technology subject

Students without prior learning in Technology must discuss intentions with the Head of Department.

Students wanting to be assessed in more than one Technology course must see the Head of Department before finalising courses.

In Year 12 Mathematics, there are two possible course of study: Mathematics and Statistics and Statistical Pathways

Level 2 Statistical Pathways

This course is suitable for those requiring further useful skills in Mathematics at Level 2 NCEA.  In most cases, it is possible to meet the entry requirements for Year 13 Statistics.  

Prerequisite:

To gain entry through this subject, 16 credits would need to be gained and the student would need to pass 2.12 Probability and 2.9 Statistical Inferences. 

Level 2 Te Kura

This is an online course available through an online learning environment 'My Te Kura'.  Students will be required to submit work regularly and work once a week with their tutor. Students upload work via DropBox monthly.

Level 2 Tourism

Our Tourism programme is run through the New Zealand School of Tourism and is made up of a number of Unit Standards.  This course is designed to give those students interested in Hospitality and Tourism an understanding of the basics as well as allow them to explore the options provided by these pathways.  A multi-level course, both Year 12 and Year 13 students are able to enrol in Tourism.  

Level 2 Visual Arts - Graphic Design

Through the arts, young people participate in collaborative and individual endeavours that contribute to community well-being and personal identity.  The arts allow our culturally diverse and connected students to form and frame identities through physical, imagined and digital worlds.  Through the arts, students create and challenge ideas that reflect, communicate and change views of the world.

Level 2 Visual Arts - Painting

Through the arts, young people participate in collaborative and individual endeavours that contribute to community well-being and personal identity.  The arts allow our culturally diverse and connected students to form and frame identities through physical, imagined and digital worlds.  Through the arts, students create and challenge ideas that reflect, communicate and change views of the world.

Prerequisite:

Year 11 Art is an advantage.

Level 2 Visual Arts - Photography

Through the arts, young people participate in collaborative and individual endeavours that contribute to community well-being and personal identity.  The arts allow our culturally diverse and connected students to form and frame identities through physical, imagined, and digital worlds.  Through the arts, students create and challenge ideas that reflect, communicate and change views of the world.

Level 3 Performing Arts - Music

Music is more than just sound - it's the heartbeat of life.  Whether it's the rhythm that energises movement, the melody that stirs emotions, or the lyrics that convey truths, music connects people to themselves and each other.  It shapes cultures and communities, transcends language barriers, and holds the power to inspire, heal and transform. Music is a pathway for personal growth, fostering self-confidence, discipline and resilience. Through the exploration of music, students discover connections within themselves and with others, experiencing the profound impact that musical expression can have on their lives and the world around them.  This course invites students to embark on a journey that deepens their understanding of music as performers, creators, and consumers.

Assessment:

The programme will be designed to suit the strengths of the student and be of an individual nature

Level 3 Agriculture - Telford (Southern Institute of Technology)

SIT is helping young people discover their 'calling' in life by offering courses which allow students to study programmes not available through their secondary school.  This offers an opportunity for students to have a clear pathway into tertiary programmes or to achieve vocational credits alongside their school qualifications.

Students can pick from a range of Agricultural papers that appeal to their interest, they can mix between categories and can work at their own pace via correspondence.  Students aim to complete around 16 credits, but can do more if required.

Students must be self-motivated and will work on individual programmes set out with Mrs Spiers.

Students will have ideally completed Year 11 Agriculture, Level 2 Agriculture or demonstrate a genuine interest in the Agricultural Industry.  All inquires to Mrs Spiers

Level 3 Architectural DVC

Spatial design is about the designing of three-dimensional spaces in terms of how they are experienced, occupied, or used by people.  These spaces can range from those defined by walls and physical elements to those more permeable and determined by ritual, activity or occupancy.  Spatial design incorporates concepts from architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and urban design.  Visual communication addresses how design ideas and outcomes are appropriately presented to the viewer.  Design ideas and outcomes are expressed in a manner that displays the learner's thoughts, allowing for engagement, feedback and collaboration.

This is a basis for ongoing Technology Education.  Tertiary studies including: architecture, engineering, design and innovation, marketing, landscape, urban space etc.

Prerequisite:

Level 2 Graphics.  Students without prior learning in Technology must discuss intentions with the Head of Department.  Students wanting to be assessed in more than one Technology course must see the Head of Department before finalising courses.

Level 3 Biology:

At Year 13 our course is designed to expand your world - to understand the responses of organisms to their environment and to each other, why NZ wildlife has evolved to be so unique from the rest of the world and, the evolution of Homo sapiens and their innovative cultural development.  Human Biology and important social issues are covered in the internal standards.  Biology will lead you to careers in the public and private sectors: DoC, teaching, research, medicine, physiotherapy, health, genetics, agriculture, horticulture.

Prerequisite: 

14 credits at Level 2 Biology

Outline of Course:

This course is taken from Level 8 of the New Zealand curriculum. The focus of the course is to understand the significance of evolution. Students study the responses of plants and animals to the environment and to other living organisms, evolutionary processes unique to New Zealand’s biogeography and the anatomical trends of human evolution, dispersal, and recent discoveries. 

Skills such as researching and reporting link to human biology in topics of human health (homeostasis) and a socio-scientific essay of current community issues.

Course Costs:

Course Workbook $26

Revision Booklet (optional) $21

Scholarship Revision Booklet $17

Level 3 Business

Commerce is influenced by the cultural, ethical, environmental, political and economic conditions of the day.  Issues such as sustainability, citizenship, enterprise, and globalisation are central to both business and the study of business.  The knowledge and skills gained in Commerce, and exposure to enterprise culture, will help shape 'creative, energetic, and enterprising' young people who will go on to contribute to New Zealand's economic future.  In Commerce, students develop their understanding of business theory and practices in a range of relevant contexts, through experiential as well as theoretical approaches to learning. 

This course will only run if there are sufficient numbers.

Prerequisite: NCEA Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy requirements

Level 3 Calculus

Mathematics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space and time.  Statistics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in data.  These two disciplines are related but involve different ways of thinking and solving problems.  Both equip students with effective means for investigating, interpreting, explaining and making sense of the world in which they live.

Mathematics with Calculus introduces students to the concept of problem solving using rates of change.  Using Calculus, we can ask and answer questions including, how does an equation grow and shrink, how does it accumulate over time, when does it reach its highest and/or lowest point?

Algebra and Calculus are a problem-solving duo: Calculus finds new equations and Algebra solves them.  Like evolution, Calculus expands your understanding of how nature works.

Prerequisite: 

Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics with 15 credits or more in Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics, or at the discretion of the HOD Mathematics.  Students should have completed the Algebra and Calculus standards.

Course Costs:

*1J8 Exercise Book

* Graphics Calculator: Casio Fx9750GII

* Student Workbooks

* Revision Material - Optional

Level 3 Chemistry

Chemistry is about understanding the properties of different substances and how these substances can change.  Chemistry allows us to predict how substances may alter when the surrounding conditions change, or how they may react to form new substances, and to explain why this happens.  Chemists are continually changing matter into new and more useful forms.  Chemistry goes on continuously, all around us.  Chemists and students who study chemistry use their understanding of atoms, molecules and ions - particles that are too tiny to be seen with our eyes - to explain and predict the properties and behaviour of different materials.

Prerequisite:

It is recommended that you have passed with Merit endorsement or passed at least 18 credits in Level 2 Chemistry.

Level 3 Commerce

Commerce is influenced by the cultural, ethical, environmental, political and economic conditions of the day.  Issues such as sustainability, citizenship, enterprise and globalisation are central to both business and the study of business.  The knowledge and skills gained in Commerce and exposure to enterprise culture, will help shape 'creative, energetic and enterprising' young people who will go on to contribute to New Zealand's economic future.  In Commerce, students develop their understanding of business theory and practices in a range of relevant contexts, through experiential as well as theoretical approaches to learning.

Prerequisite: NCEA Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy requirements

Level 3 Digital Technologies

Digital Technologies are transforming how we live; shaping our homes and workplaces, changing the way that we interact with each other and live our everyday lives.  Incorporating digital technologies into teaching and learning programmes will support young people to develop the confidence and skill not only to use digital technologies (DT) but to design and build digital systems.

Prerequisite:

Level 2 Digital Technologies

Level 3 Dual Enrolment - Ara

By gaining industry-based skills at Ara, you can move ahead faster into higher-level study, an apprenticeship or employment.

As a dual enrolment student, you will be enrolled at Craighead and Ara at the same time.  For the duration of the school year, you will spend one day per week at Ara, and the rest of the week at school doing your normal school activities.  You will have access to both school and tertiary support services, which helps with a smoother transition into the workplace or education beyond school.  

At school, you will be given a study line where you will have the opportunity to catch up on work missed while attending Ara.  A high rate of school attendance is necessary for this programme.  

You are not automatically enrolled; it is limited entry.  You must meet with Mrs Spiers and your Dean before you start the process.  Enrolment forms are completed, signed by your parents and then you go through a selection process.

You do not need to have done Level 2 to do Level 3 dual enrolment.

Enrolments are due into Ara by Friday 12th September.  All inquiries to Mrs Spiers

Level 3 English

English is the study, use, and enjoyment of the English language and its literature, communicated orally, visually, and in writing, for a range of purposes and audiences and in a variety of text forms.  Learning English encompasses learning the language. learning through the language, and learning about the language.  Understanding, using and creating oral, written, and visual texts of increasing complexity is at the heart of English teaching and learning.  By engaging with text-based activities, students become increasingly skilled and sophisticated speakers and listeners, writers and readers, presenters and viewers.    

Prerequisite:

 At least 14 credits in Level 2 English

Level 3 ESOL (English as a Second Language)

Mrs Doy will work with students who require additional support with English rich subjects. She will determine what subjects/standards will be taught within this class

Level 3 German    

Outline of Course:

The Year 13 course follows Level 8 of German in New Zealand Curriculum. Students develop greater mastery in the language skills, learn to present an argument or point of view and are encouraged to read and respond to a variety of material, including authentic German texts. 

Prerequisite: 

Year 12 German or equivalent

Level 3 Health

In Level 3 Health Education, students explore influences on their well-being, attitudes and values, and work towards promoting the health of their community.  Students can participate in a range of tasks, including considering ways to keep themselves safe in different situations and learning effective methods to communicate to help develop healthy relationships.  Issues related to ethics and health philosophies are explored, which develops critical thinking skills.

Level 3 Media Studies

In the modern day, it is increasingly important to be able to understand the purpose of the media.  Developing critical thinking skills and awareness through the context we consume is a benefit to all students.  Students will produce their own short film/podcasts, study a wide range of texts from film to news media, and will research a range of issues within the media industry.  This course is suited for learners who have an interest in careers such as media production, design, law, marketing, psychology and journalism.

Level 3 Performing Arts - Drama

Drama delves into our identity, origins and potential futures.  It empowers students to confidently express their thoughts, emotions, and aspirations through physical performance.  By questioning and challenging established beliefs and prejudices, drama fosters critical and creative thinking, sparking innovation.  It not only generates new ideas but also reflects on societal trends.  Through Drama, students gain confidence in articulating their ideas, aiming to communicate with diverse audiences and, in doing so, influence society.

Outline of Course:

* Performance Techniques - students will learn to apply voice, body, movement and space in both scripted and devised contexts.

* Theatre Knowledge - students will examine and analyse a scripted play within a specific theatrical form, gaining an understanding of how performance traditions have shaped and influenced theatre from its origins to the present. This analysis will culminate in a written examination focused on the interplay between the history of the theatre form, societal norms, and the chosen script, and how these factors have shaped the style of performance.

* Playwriting - students will create, document, and apply drama conventions and elements across various performance styles to develop an original play.

Course Costs:

* Students will be invited to attend Drama Productions throughout the year - approximately $100 (inclusive of travel).

* Students can enter the Sheliah Winn Shakespeare festival in April.  Should they be chosen for the finals in Wellington, this would carry a significant extra cost for travel and accommodation.

Level 3 Physical Education

At Craighead we aim to help students grow as 'confident, connected and involved' lifelong learners, ready to contribute to their world.  Students learn that well-being is a combination of the physical, mental and emotional and social and spiritual aspects of people's lives.  They learn to think critically and to make meaning of the world around them by exploring health-related and movement contexts.  They learn how to bring about sustainable health-enhancing change for individuals, communities and society.  At the heart of physical education is the individual and discovering who she is and what her strengths are.  They Physical Education and Health Department aims to provide a programme that nurtures and empowers young women to develop their academic, physical literacy and leadership skills.  Many of our students have gone on to study, or pursue careers, in health science, physical education, sport and education, sport, and education.  They also excel academically and in their chosen sports. 

Prerequisite:

Students must have displayed a positive attitude and made reasonable progress in Physical Education at the Years 11 and 12 level. Entry to this course will be made after consultation with the Physical Education Staff.

Level 3 Physics

Physics seeks to understand nature at its most fundamental level.  The study of Physics seeks to discover the inner workings of nature in systems ranging in size from the smallest elementary particles such as quarks, protons, and neutrons to superclusters of galaxies.  Physicists - and students studying physics - attempt to discover and apply the general laws that govern force and motion, matter and energy, and space and time.  Physics explains the science that underlies the behaviour of everyday things such as cars and bridges as well as abstract things such as the curvature of space time near a black hole. 

Prerequisites:

Level 2 Physics, 14 credits at Level 2 Mathematics

Level 3 Product Design Technology

Level 3 Statistics

Mathematics with Statistics is a course designed to introduce students to statistical report writing and to have a solid foundation of probability concepts and distributions.  The written reports involve data analysis, researching relevant information, and forming logical conclusions.  The External Standards involve expanding on the basic probability concepts from Level Two.  Probability Concepts involves understanding and using Venn diagrams, conditional probability, independent events, probability trees and relative risk.  Probability Distributions involves using different types of distributions depending on the data given.  Students will need access to a laptop or computer during the lead up to, and assessment of, the written reports.

Prerequisite: 

Any Year 12 Mathematics and Statistics course with 15 credits or more or at the discretion of the HOD Mathematics.

Level 3 Te Kura

This is an online course available through an online learning environment 'My Te Kura'.  Students will be required to submit work regularly and work once a week with their tutor. Students upload work via DropBox monthly.

Level 3 Tourism

This is a course consisting of Unit Standards for students who are perhaps considering a career in the Tourism or Hospitality field or just would like the subject as an extra to support their credit collection.  A number of assignments and assessments are available.  The units are provided to us by New Zealand School of Tourism which also provide a scholarship for any girls who attend their Tertiary Institution beyond school if they have already studied Tourism at Craighead.

Level 3 Visual Arts - Graphic Design

Through the arts, young people participate in collaborative and individual endeavours that contribute to community well-being and personal identity.  The arts allow our culturally diverse and connected students to form and frame identities through physical, imagined and digital worlds.  Through the arts, students create and challenge ideas that reflect, communicate and change views of the world.

Prerequisite:

Year 12 Art is an advantage.

Level 3 Visual Arts - Painting

Through the arts, young people participate in collaborative and individual endeavours that contribute to community well-being and personal identity.  The arts allows our culturally diverse and connected students to form and frame identities through physical, imagined and digital worlds.  Through the arts, students create and challenge ideas that reflect, communicate and change views of the world.

Level 3 Visual Arts - Photography

Through the arts, young people participate in collaborative and individual endeavours that contribute to community well-being and personal identity.  The arts allow our culturally and connected students to form and frame identities through physical, imagined and digital worlds.  Through the arts, students create and challenge ideas that reflect communicate, and change views of the world.

Year 13 Classical Studies

Classical Studies (Classics) is only available at Level 3.  This course refers to the study of the languages, literature, material, culture, and history of the societies of the ancient world.  It also looks at their influence on later periods and cultures right up to the present day.  It is one of the most varied and interdisciplinary of all subjects and can include literature, history, philosophy, art and archaeology.  Your appreciation of the history of our world will deepen with the study of Classics.  It is especially of value if you intend travelling in the future.

This course will only run if there are sufficient numbers.

Classical Studies is the study of the civilisations of classical Greece and Rome without the study of the classical languages, Greek and Latin.  The study of any civilisation is recognised to be educationally beneficial.  Ancient Greek and Roman Cultures laid the foundations of western society.  The art, science, literature, law, philosophy and architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome has shaped our thinking about key issues that still concern us today.  Students are encouraged to make connections with later cultures in history.  Classical Studies is a multi-disciplinary subject which includes a number of different types of study, eg. history, literature, and art, which are normally separated in the curriculum.  Students may therefore gain experience of the connections that can exist between different intellectual disciplines.

Year 13 Geography

Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.  Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth's surface and the human societies spread across it.  They also examine how human culture interacts with the natural environment and the way that locations and places can have an impact on people.  Geography seeks to understand where things are found, why they are there, and how they develop and change over time.  

Prerequisite: 

Either Year 11 or Year 12 Geography or with permission from the HOD

Equipment:

Students require either a 1B8 book and clear file or refill and lever arch folder, coloured pencils, and a ruler.  

Skills workbooks are purchased at the beginning of the year and charged to student's accounts (approx. $25)

Year 13 History

The study of History allows us to understand our past, which in turn helps us to understand our present.  History helps us understand people and societies, what factors motivated some people to take actions that they did, understanding different perspectives, and continues to build on second tier concepts of causation, continuity and change and significance.  Skills such as research and historical thinking will also continue to be developed.  History also provides foundational knowledge and understanding for tertiary courses and degrees in areas such as Health Services, Law, Education, Social Work and Nursing.

Year 13 History is designed to produce an informed and interested person with a sound knowledge of the way the human world works.  It gives emphasis to the skills of gathering information, developing a logical argument and presenting a well-organised report.  In the age of information explosion these skills are increasingly critical in today's job market.

Field Work and Internal Assessment:

Field trip to Northland which will involve two internal assessments. 

Year 13 Pathways (Foundational)