Year 9 Art

Do you enjoy...?

• Experimenting with colourful media like paint, clay, printmaking, and drawing materials?
• Learning how to turn your imagination into actual physical and digital artworks?
• Exploring the stories, symbols, and artistic traditions from Aotearoa/New Zealand and cultures across the globe?

What will you learn in Year 9 Art?

• Foundational Art Techniques: Build confidence in core artistic skills, including line work, shading, colour theory, printmaking, and 3D modelling.
• Creative Problem Solving: Learn the step-by-step creative process—from brainstorming and sketching early ideas to experimenting with materials and completing finished pieces.
• Cultural & Visual Literacy: Explore how artists across Aotearoa/New Zealand, the Pacific, and world cultures express identity, heritage, and stories through their visual art.

Why choose Year 9 Art?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in visual communication, creative thinking, spatial awareness, and fine motor control. Learning to think like an artist builds adaptability and innovation—skills that will help you in every school subject and future career!
• Connect to the real world: Art is everywhere in our daily lives—from the logos on your favourite shoes to video game design, movie special effects, and streetwear fashion. You'll discover how visual art shapes culture and media right here in Aotearoa/New Zealand and globally.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to try out a wide range of different tools and artistic styles, giving you the space to explore your unique artistic voice and find what you love creating most.
• Build a strong foundation: Year 9 Art serves as the stepping stone for Year 10 Art and sets you up for success in senior pathways like NCEA Visual Art, Design, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture at Rosmini College.
• It's engaging and fun! You get to work with your hands, experiment with messier and more creative media, collaborate on exciting visual projects, and show off your work in class displays!

For more information, talk to:

• Justin-Leigh Manuel, Head of Visual Arts — [email protected]
• Lisa Rudden, TIC Junior Visual Art — [email protected]

Y9 Design and Visual Communication Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Solving spatial puzzles: Figuring out how buildings and products can fit beautifully into people's lives?
• Expressing your creativity: Pitching bold visual ideas through sketching, rendering, and digital modeling?
• Understanding how environments work: Exploring the relationship between human scale, architecture, and daily objects?

What will you learn in DVC?

• Visual Communication: Become confident in freehand sketching, instrumental drawing, and rendering techniques to communicate your design ideas.
• Spatial & Product Design: Critique existing environments and design original, functional architecture and product prototypes.
• Digital Modelling & Presentation: Utilise computer-aided design (CAD) software to build 3D models and curate exhibition-style design portfolios.

Why choose DVC?

• Develop valuable skills: Gain essential skills in spatial awareness, critical design thinking, graphic presentation, and visual literacy.
• Connect to the real world: Design shapes our built environment; you will tackle briefs modeled on real industry challenges, such as designing eco-friendly tiny homes or ergonomic consumer electronics.
• Discover your passions: Unleash your personal style by designing your dream pavilion, rendering conceptual transport, or modelling a sustainable fashion hub.
• Build a strong foundation: Develop a rich, university-ready design portfolio that opens pathways to senior NCEA DVC, architecture school, industrial design, or graphic media degrees.
• It's engaging and fun! Step into the role of a professional designer, pitch your concepts to peers, and watch 2D sketches transform into interactive 3D digital realities.

For more information, talk to: Mr. Mainwaring, HoF or Mr. Kozuls, TIC DVC, [email protected]

Y9 Digital Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Designing custom graphics, vinyl stickers, and digital art that showcase your personal identity?
• Cracking secret computer languages like binary and discovering how devices send, store, and compress data?
• Building interactive games, experimenting with code, and bringing your own creative projects to life from scratch?

What will you learn in Year 9 Digital Technology?

• Digital Design & Image Manipulation: Master essential file management, manipulate digital graphics, and apply visual design principles to create a personalised Digital Mihimihi or Name Plate.
• Computational Thinking & Computer Science: Uncover how computers operate behind the scenes by decoding binary, exploring text and image compression, breaking down complex problems, and crafting step-by-step algorithms.
• Interactive Programming & Design Projects: Build interactive games and animations using Scratch (with Python extension options for experienced coders!), then put the design process into action by producing custom physical stickers and personal passion projects.

Why choose Year 9 Digital Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in computational thinking, visual design, structured problem-solving, and digital organisation. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: See how your phone stores photos using binary code, understand how file compression works when sending messages, and learn how professional designers use the design process to create real-world products.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to take full ownership of your learning through our hands-on passion project—allowing you to design, adapt, and make your own custom vinyl stickers and digital outcomes.
• Build a strong foundation: Designed to give you an engaging preview of project-based learning, this compulsory unit establishes the exact coding and design foundations you need to succeed in Year 10 Digital Technologies and senior NCEA Levels 1, 2, and 3.
• It's engaging and fun! Get hands-on with graphic tools, code interactive Scratch games, tackle fast-paced computer science challenges, and bring home physical products you designed yourself!

For more information, talk to: Mr. Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mr. John, TIC Digital Technology, [email protected] or Mrs. Kee, Digital Technology Teacher, [email protected]

Do you enjoy...?

• Playing fun performance games, thinking on your feet, and making people laugh?
• Creating dramatic characters and telling exciting stories with your friends?
• Learning visual comedy, exaggerated acting, and stage movement?

What will you learn in Year 9 Drama?

• Foundation Drama Skills & Improvisation: Build essential performance confidence, learn basic stage techniques, and master spontaneous on-the-spot acting through interactive games and dynamic group challenges.
• Comedy, Physical Theatre & Silent Storytelling: Practice precise physical control, expression, and timing through Mime, Slapstick, and high-energy Melodrama (featuring classic heroes, villains, and damsels in distress!).
• Theatre History & Ensemble Work: Explore ancient Greek Theatre traditions—learning how to perform with dramatic masks, work as part of a synchronised Greek Chorus, and project your voice effectively.

Why choose Year 9 Drama?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in self-confidence, teamwork, creative communication, active listening, and quick thinking. These skills will help you speak up in class, present to audiences, and work effectively in any group project!
• Connect to the real world: Drama teaches you how body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions communicate messages. Understanding these non-verbal cues helps you build empathy and read social situations in everyday life.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to create wild villainous characters, perform silent slapstick comedy routines, experiment with theatrical masks, and devise short funny plays with your classmates.
• Build a strong foundation: Year 9 Drama gives you a head start for Year 10 Drama and prepares you directly for senior NCEA Drama courses in Level 1, 2, and 3.
• It's engaging and fun! Say goodbye to sitting at a desk writing notes all period! Year 9 Drama is fully hands-on, energetic, and practical—filled with theatrical games, laughter, and collaborative scene-making.

For more information, talk to:

Hannah Williams, HOD Drama: [email protected]

Students will be placed in EAL depending on their English Language needs. 9EAL is a companion course for 9EAP.

Develop valuable skills: You'll develop your English language skills in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. 

Connect to the real world: You'll learn the English needed for further study, both at Rosmini College and at University. 

Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to explore topics relevant to you and your experiences, your culture and your language.

Build a strong foundation: You will build a strong foundation in the English language, enabling you to communicate in English and access the academic English needed for further study. 

It's engaging and fun! You get to learn about other cultures, including New Zealand. You are able to pick topics that are interesting and relevant to you.

For more information, talk to:

Sian Waite, HoD EAL, [email protected].nz

Y9 Food Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Experimenting with ingredients to create unique, delicious, and innovative food products?
• Expressing your creativity through food styling, recipe development, and culinary design?
• Understanding how science, nutrition, and consumer trends influence the food we eat?

What will you learn in Food Technology?

• Food Science & Formulations: Investigate the chemical properties of ingredients, food preservation techniques, and how components interact during processing.
• Product Development & Testing: Follow a professional design brief to develop, trial, and iterate food concepts from initial ideas to final prototypes.
• Nutritional Analysis & Labelling: Evaluate dietary guidelines, analyse consumer health needs, and apply statutory food labelling and safety standards.

Why choose Food Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical evaluation, sensory analysis, project management, and creative problem-solving. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Food production is a cornerstone of New Zealand's economy. You will evaluate real-world issues such as sustainable packaging, changing dietary trends, global food security, and food safety regulations.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to run consumer taste-testing panels, experiment with molecular gastronomy, and craft bespoke food products tailored to specific target markets.
• Build a strong foundation: This coursework opens up direct pathways into advanced tertiary study, leading to careers in food engineering, product development, dietetics, hospitality, or production management.
• It's engaging and fun! You will step away from standard textbooks to run hands-on kitchen trials, collaborate on culinary challenges, and physically eat the final outcomes of your hard work!

For more information, talk to: Mr. Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mrs. van der Sruy, TiC Food Technology, Email: [email protected] or Mrs. Bell, Food Technology Teacher, [email protected]

Do you enjoy?

• Connecting with new people and exploring different cultures?
• Learning how to "crack the code" of a new language?
• Discovering fascinating places like Paris and beyond?

What will you learn in Year 9 French?

In this introductory course, you will build the essential skills to begin your journey as a French speaker. The focus is on active communication and building confidence from your very first lesson. You will:

• Introduce Yourself: Master greetings and introductions to confidently meet people and talk about yourself, your family (whānau), and your pets. You will learn the fundamental building blocks of a simple conversation.
• Describe Your World: Learn to use descriptive language to talk about your daily life, your home, your town, and the people around you. This includes telling time, describing personalities, and talking about your school life.
• Explore French Culture: Dive into the vibrant world of French festivals, food, and geography. You will gain a foundational understanding of everyday life in France and other French-speaking regions, stimulating your interest in the wider Francophone world.  

Why choose Year 9, French?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in communication, confidence, and cultural awareness. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Learning a language opens up the world. We'll explore how French is spoken in over 29 countries, from Canada to New Caledonia. The course content is designed to be practical and immediately usable.  
• Discover your passions: Through fun pair-work, group activities, and interactive games, you'll find the joy in communicating in a new way. The emphasis is on using the language, not just memorising it.  
• Build a strong foundation: This course is the first step on an exciting journey towards NCEA French. It also establishes the foundation that could lead to participation in a future school trip to France, a tangible and exciting goal to work towards over your years of study. Mentioning this long-term opportunity at the outset provides a powerful, concrete motivator that transforms classroom learning into a passport for a real-world adventure, encouraging subject retention into the senior school.  
• It's engaging and fun! We focus on speaking and listening, so you'll be having simple conversations from day one. The course is designed to be a complete and rewarding introduction to the language in its own right.  

For more information, talk to Mr Elgoyhen ([email protected])

Japanese

Do you enjoy...?

• Unlocking new cultures and discovering the fascinating world of modern and traditional Japan?
• Learning to read and write unique scripts like Hiragana and Katakana?
• Exploring anime, manga, gaming culture, and delicious food while building real-world communication skills?

What will you learn in Year 9 Japanese?

• Language & Communication: Master basic everyday conversations—learn to introduce yourself, share your hobbies, talk about family, and order food in Japanese using clear pronunciation and authentic phrasing.
• Reading & Writing: Crack the code of Japanese scripts by reading and writing Hiragana, and recognition of simple Kanji characters.
• Culture & Connections: Dive into Japanese life and traditions! Explore everything from festivals (matsuri) and pop culture to school life in Japan, discovering how cultural context shapes communication.

Why choose Japanese?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in global communication, cultural awareness, and creative problem-solving. Learning a language trains your brain to think flexibly and boosts memory—skills that support every other subject you take!
• Connect to the real world: Japan is one of New Zealand's key trading and tourism partners. Understanding Japanese language and etiquette opens doors to future careers in international business, tourism, technology, translation, and global relations.
• Discover your passions: Explore what excites you most through hands-on cultural projects—from analyzing anime themes and trying Japanese calligraphy (shodō) to creating your own digital manga panels or menus.
• Build a strong foundation: Year 9 sets you up with essential vocabulary and grammar structures, preparing you for NCEA Japanese in Years 11–13 and opportunities like school exchange trips or future university studies.
• It's engaging and fun! Experience learning through interactive language games, cooking sessions, virtual tours of Tokyo and Kyoto, and collaborating on media projects with your classmates!

For more information, talk to:

Mrs. Crosby, Head of Department, Japanese 

Email: [email protected]

Y9 Materials Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Solving hands-on problems: Transforming raw materials into functional, physical products?
• Expressing your creativity: Sketching custom designs and bringing your unique ideas to life?
• Understanding how structures work: Testing materials to see how they handle stress, weight, and wear?

What will you learn in Materials Technology?

• Material Properties & Manipulation: Shape, cut, and join diverse materials like timber, metals, and modern polymers.
• Design & Prototyping: Develop technical drawing skills and build physical mock-ups to refine your concepts.
• Workshop Safety & Tooling: Master advanced hand tools, power machinery, and digital fabrication equipment safely.

Why choose Materials Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: Gain practical skills in creative problem-solving, spatial analysis, and precision craftsmanship.
• Connect to the real world: Material processing drives global manufacturing; you will design projects mirroring real industries, like sustainable furniture design or architectural modelling.
• Discover your passions: Construct custom longboards, craft bespoke furniture pieces, or engineer specialised storage solutions from scratch.
• Build a strong foundation: Create a seamless pathway toward senior NCEA Technology credits, building apprenticeships, product design degrees, carpentry, cabinet making, furniture, or engineering careers.
• It's engaging and fun! Step out of the textbook to operate heavy machinery, test prototypes to failure, and take home physical products you built yourself.

For more information, talk to: Mr. Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mrs. Kim, Materials Technology Teacher, [email protected]

Year 9 Media Studies

Do you enjoy...?

• Discovering how your favourite movies, social media, broadcasting and YouTube videos are created?
• Getting hands-on with cameras, storyboards, and video editing to tell your own stories?
• Spotting the tricks behind viral advertising and social media content?

What will you learn in Year 9 Media Studies?

• Introduction to Film & Visual Language: Learn how camera shots, angles, lighting, and sound effects work together to make scene action exciting or scary.
• Basic Media Production: Work in groups to brainstorm, script, shoot, and edit your first short video projects using basic camera techniques and editing software.
• Understanding Media Messages: Investigate how advertisements, logos, and digital media capture your attention and influence consumer habits.

Why choose Year 9 Media Studies?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in creativity, teamwork, communication, digital literacy, and time management. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: You use media every single day! You'll learn to look behind the screen to understand how popular media content is designed to entertain, inform, and persuade young audiences.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to explore creative roles, whether you enjoy being a director behind the camera, a writer, a graphic designer, or a video editor.
• Build a strong foundation: Year 9 Media Studies builds a fantastic entry-level foundation for Year 10 Media Studies and senior NCEA Media Studies and English.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll spend time creating fun video skits, filming around the school grounds, learning editing tricks, and watching your projects on the big screen with your classmates!

For more information, talk to:

• Head of Media Studies / English: Mrs Joelle Tait - [email protected]
• Teacher in Charge of Junior Media Studies: Mrs Paula Pierce - [email protected]

Course objectives
Students will develop their understanding of musical history (including current trends), write their own musical compositions, develop their knowledge of basic music theory and aural skills, and increase their performance skills on a range of instruments.

Course content
Performance (rehearsing and performing in bands/groups while furthering skills on guitar and keyboard)
Musical Knowledge (study of rock music, NZ music, world music)
Music Theory & Aural (learning the basics of music theory and furthering aural skills)
Composition (composing own pieces of music, including using digital audio workstations - DAW)

At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- perform simple music in an individual capacity and in groups
- identify and implement basic musical notation
- demonstrate knowledge about a range of music topics
- show understanding of Music by describing features and elements

Assessment
Assessment will be in the form of assignments throughout the year, practical tests/performances and a written test at the end of the course. 

Year 9 Te Reo Māori

Do you enjoy...?

• Unlocking the unique stories, traditions, and cultural roots of Aotearoa New Zealand?
• Learning a practical spoken language through games, songs, and group challenges?
• Exploring your own identity and building confidence presenting in front of others?

What will you learn in Year 9 Te Reo Māori?

• Everyday Language & Basics: Master foundational vocabulary, pronunciation, and core sentence structures to introduce yourself (mihi), describe your family (whānau), share hobbies, and ask basic questions.
• Tikanga & Cultural Protocols: Discover key concepts of Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview), learning the significance of tikanga (customs), local history, traditional legends, and everyday etiquette.
• Active Communication: Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in te reo Māori through interactive role-plays, waiata (songs), and digital language tasks in a fun, collaborative space.

Why choose Year 9 Te Reo Māori?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll build essential skills in verbal communication, active listening, teamwork, and cultural awareness. These skills boost your overall learning confidence across every high school subject!
• Connect to the real world: Te reo Māori is all around us in Aotearoa—from place names and official signs to sports, media, and everyday conversations. Knowing the language helps you understand and connect with the world you live in.
• Discover your passions: Get creative with hands-on projects, digital media presentations, local pūrākau (storytelling), and opportunities to get involved in Rosmini’s cultural life and Kapa Haka group.
• Build a strong foundation: Year 9 sets up the perfect base for ongoing language study, seamlessly opening the path to Year 10 Te Reo Māori and future senior NCEA courses.
• It's engaging and fun! Lessons are interactive and dynamic, packed with team challenges, cultural arts, audio-visual tools, and games that make starting a new language low-stress and enjoyable.

For more information, talk to:

Mr. Kane Wilson

Deputy Headmaster / Head of Department – Māori

? Email: [email protected]

Year 10 Art

Do you enjoy...?

• Expressing your unique ideas through hands-on painting, drawing, and printmaking?
• Exploring digital media and visual design to bring your imagination to life?
• Studying the creative styles of artists across Aotearoa/New Zealand, the Pacific, and around the world?

What will you learn in Year 10 Art?

• Practical Skills & Media Exploration: Master fundamental techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture while experimenting with digital art tools and techniques.
• Artistic Process & Idea Development: Learn how to generate, develop, and refine original concepts from initial thumbnail sketches to finished artwork.
• Contextual & Cultural Understanding: Analyse how traditional and contemporary artists—including Māori and Pasifika visual creators from Aotearoa/New Zealand and the wider Pacific—communicate ideas and stories through visual form.

Why choose Year 10 Art?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in visual communication, creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and fine motor precision. These are essential skills not just for visual fields, but for any future career requiring innovation and adaptable thinking!
• Connect to the real world: Visual literacy is everywhere—from graphic design and game art to architecture, advertising, and film production. You'll discover how visual art influences marketing, digital media, and cultural storytelling in modern society, especially within the creative industries of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to choose your own themes, experiment with diverse artistic media, and build a personalised portfolio that reflects your personal identity and style.
• Build a strong foundation: Year 10 Art prepares you directly for senior pathways at Rosmini College, including NCEA Level 1 Visual Art and senior specialisations like Painting, Design, Photography, and Sculpture.
• It's engaging and fun! You will dive into hands-on studio projects, dynamic group critiques, gallery-style displays, and real-world design briefs using both traditional tools and modern software.

For more information, talk to:

• Justin-Leigh Manuel, Head of Visual Arts — [email protected]
• Lisa Rudden, TIC Junior Visual Art — [email protected]

Year 10 Business Studies
Do you enjoy...?
Turning ideas into action, creating products, and discovering what makes a business successful?

Exploring branding, marketing, and sales to understand why consumers buy what they buy?

Using teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving to tackle real-world commercial challenges?

What will you learn in Year 10 Business Studies?
Enterprise & Innovation: Explore how entrepreneurs spot gaps in the market, develop new product ideas, and turn business concepts into reality.

Marketing & Product Development: Master market research, branding, target audiences, and promotional strategies to pitch and sell products effectively.

Business Operations & Finance: Investigate how businesses run behind the scenes—from budgeting, costs, and revenue to customer service and day-to-day operations.

Why choose Year 10 Business Studies?
Develop valuable skills: You'll gain practical skills in teamwork, pitch presentation, financial planning, and creative problem-solving. These are important for any career path!

Connect to the real world: Business happens everywhere around us. You'll analyse real New Zealand brands, explore ethical business practices, and learn what makes modern companies thrive.

Discover your passions: This subject gives you hands-on experience running team projects, conducting market surveys, and creating your own business plans to find where your strengths lie.

Build a strong foundation: Year 10 Business Studies provides the perfect stepping stone into NCEA Level 1 Commerce, Business Studies, Economics, and Accounting.

It's engaging and hands-on! You'll participate in team business challenges, pitch product ideas, run market testing, and learn what it takes to be your own boss firsthand!

For more information, talk to:
N Kumar (HOD Commerce)
[email protected]

Y10 Design and Visual Communication Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Solving spatial puzzles: Figuring out how buildings and products can fit beautifully into people's lives?
• Expressing your creativity: Pitching bold visual ideas through sketching, rendering, and digital modelling?
• Understanding how environments work: Exploring the relationship between human scale, architecture, and daily objects?

What will you learn in DVC?

• Visual Communication: Master freehand sketching, instrumental drawing, and rendering techniques to communicate your ideas.
• Spatial & Product Design: Critique existing environments and design original, functional architecture and product prototypes.
• Digital Modelling & Presentation: Utilise computer-aided design (CAD) software to build 3D models and curate exhibition-style design portfolios.

Why choose DVC?

• Develop valuable skills: Gain essential skills in spatial awareness, critical design thinking, graphic presentation, and visual literacy.
• Connect to the real world: Design shapes our built environment; you will tackle briefs modelled on real industry challenges, such as designing eco-friendly tiny homes or ergonomic consumer electronics.
• Discover your passions: Unleash your personal style by designing your dream pavilion, rendering conceptual transport, or modelling a sustainable fashion hub.
• Build a strong foundation: Develop a rich, university-ready design portfolio that opens pathways to senior NCEA DVC, architecture school, industrial design, or graphic media degrees.
• It's engaging and fun! Step into the role of a professional designer, pitch your concepts to peers, and watch 2D sketches transform into interactive 3D digital realities.

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF or Mr Kozuls, TIC DVC, [email protected]

Year 10 Digital Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Building 2D video games, crafting 3D animations, or designing physical models for manufacturing using powerful tools like Blender, Fusion 360, and GDevelop?
• Writing real code in Python, hosting your own live website on GitHub, and cracking secret data formats like Hexadecimal and ASCII?
• Taking charge of your own creative projects—from editing video and audio to bringing your ultimate personal passion project to life?

What will you learn in Year 10 Digital Technology?

• Software Engineering & Computer Science: Master text-based coding in Python using Visual Studio Code, solve algorithmic puzzles, and explore how computers represent and process data through Binary, Hexadecimal, ASCII, and Error Detection.
• Web Development & Multi-Media Design: Build a professional web portfolio hosted on GitHub to showcase your work, while exploring modular mini-units in game design, 3D modelling, digital graphic design, and audio/video editing.
• Project Management & Student-Led Innovation: Apply the full engineering design cycle—researching, planning, prototyping, testing, and iterating— culminating in a major personal project of your choice and a school-wide showcase presentation.

Why choose Year 10 Digital Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in Python programming, professional web hosting, 3D design, project management, and independent problem-solving. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Work with industry-standard software and platforms used by real developers every day—from publishing site code on GitHub and scripting in Visual Studio Code, to understanding colour hex codes and real-world network error detection.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to sample a wide array of bite-sized tech modules before dedicating 20+ hours to a massive personal project where you choose the topic, tools, and outcome.
• Build a strong foundation: Covering key Level 1 NCEA Computer Science and Digital Technologies outcomes, this course equips you with the exact technical language, planning strategies, and practical confidence to thrive in NCEA Levels 1, 2, and 3.
• It's engaging and fun! Enjoy student-led, self-paced learning, tackle friendly Python coding competitions, publish your work online, and celebrate your creative success with friends, school, and whānau at our end-of-year poster exhibition!

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected], Mr John, TIC Digital Technology, [email protected] or Mrs Kee, Digital Technology Teacher, [email protected]

Do you enjoy...?

• Adapting your favourite film and TV scenes into live theatrical performances?
• Creating powerful stories that address real issues impacting young people today?
• Bringing famous scripts and classic historical characters to life on stage?

What will you learn in Year 10 Drama?

• Screen to Stage (Naturalism): Adapt film scripts into realistic, believable stage acting—focusing on subtext, authentic emotion, character motivation, and subtle vocal/physical techniques.
• Elizabethan Theatre & Shakespeare: Explore the high-energy world of Shakespeare's stage, mastering dramatic verse, vocal projection, stage combat basics, and theatrical conventions from the Renaissance.
• Issue-Based Drama & Script Study: Use devised theatre to explore real-world social topics, while analysing professional play scripts to learn scene interpretation, stage blocking, and performance analysis.

Why choose Year 10 Drama?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in public presentation, critical thinking, creative collaboration, empathy, and textual analysis. These skills build self-confidence and prepare you to present ideas persuasively in any subject!
• Connect to the real world: Issue-Based Drama lets you explore current events, social dynamics, and real human challenges. You'll learn how media and theatre are used as tools to raise awareness, share perspectives, and spark meaningful change.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to direct script excerpts, experiment with stage technologies, step into historical costumes, and perform in polished class showcases.
• Build a strong foundation: Year 10 Drama directly sets you up for success in NCEA Level 1 Drama, giving you a head start on performance standards, script interpretation, and devised storytelling.
• It's engaging and fun! Year 10 Drama is highly interactive and practical. You'll spend your class time collaborating with classmates, stepping out from behind desks, and bringing dynamic scenes to life on stage!

For more information, talk to:

Hannah Williams, HOD Drama: [email protected]

Students will be placed in 10EAL depending on their English Language needs. 10EAL is a companion course for 10EAP. 

Develop valuable skills: You'll develop your English language skills in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. 

Connect to the real world: You'll learn the English needed for further study, both at Rosmini College and at University. 

Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to explore topics relevant to you and your experiences, your culture and your language.

Build a strong foundation: You will build a strong foundation in the English language, enabling you to communicate in English and access the academic English needed for further study. 

It's engaging and fun! You get to learn about other cultures, including New Zealand. You are able to pick topics that are interesting and relevant to you.

For more information, talk to:

Sian Waite, HoD EAL, [email protected]

Y10 Food Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Experimenting with ingredients to create unique, delicious, and innovative food products?
• Expressing your creativity through food styling, recipe development, and culinary design?
• Understanding how science, nutrition, and consumer trends influence the food we eat?

What will you learn in Food Technology?

• Food Science & Formulations: Investigate the chemical properties of ingredients, food preservation techniques, and how components interact during processing.
• Product Development & Testing: Follow a professional design brief to develop, trial, and iterate food concepts from initial ideas to final prototypes.
• Nutritional Analysis & Labelling: Evaluate dietary guidelines, analyse consumer health needs, and apply statutory food labelling and safety standards.

Why choose Food Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical evaluation, sensory analysis, project management, and creative problem-solving. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Food production is a cornerstone of New Zealand's economy. You will evaluate real-world issues such as sustainable packaging, changing dietary trends, global food security, and food safety regulations.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to run consumer taste-testing panels, experiment with molecular gastronomy, and craft bespoke food products tailored to specific target markets.
• Build a strong foundation: This coursework opens up direct pathways into advanced tertiary study, leading to careers in food engineering, product development, dietetics, hospitality, or production management.
• It's engaging and fun! You will step away from standard textbooks to run hands-on kitchen trials, collaborate on culinary challenges, and physically eat the final outcomes of your hard work!

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mrs. van der Sruy, TiC Food Technology, Email: [email protected] or Mrs Bell, Food Technology Teacher, [email protected]

Do you enjoy?

• Building on your skills and taking on new challenges?
• Planning holidays and imagining yourself travelling the world?
• Expressing your opinions on things like food, fashion, and fun?

What will you learn in Year 10 French?

This course builds directly on the foundation you laid in Year 9, increasing your competence and confidence in using French for practical, real-world purposes. You will:

• Navigate Everyday Life: Learn the language needed to order a meal in a restaurant, follow a recipe, shop for food and clothes, and ask for directions in a French town. These activities are designed to make you a more capable and independent communicator.  
• Plan and Socialise: Expand your vocabulary to talk about your hobbies and leisure activities, make plans to go out with friends, and discuss holidays and celebrations like birthdays. You will learn to use French in social contexts with greater ease.  
• Master Language Structures: Strengthen your understanding of French grammar, including a wider range of verbs and more complex sentence structures. This focus on the building blocks of the language is essential for communicating with greater accuracy and sophistication.  

Why choose Year 10, French?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in problem-solving (like navigating a menu or a map), critical thinking, and increasingly sophisticated communication.
• Connect to the real world: The topics in this course are directly applicable to travel. You'll learn the exact phrases you would need on a trip to Paris, Montreal, or Tahiti, making the language feel tangible and useful.  
• Discover your passions: You might discover a passion for French cuisine, fashion, or film as we explore these cultural topics in greater depth.
• Build a strong foundation: This course is the direct bridge to NCEA Level 1 French. The curriculum is specifically designed to prepare you for the demands of NCEA assessment, ensuring you are confident and ready to earn your first formal credits in French next year. This role as a preparatory year is crucial; it consolidates foundational skills while managing student expectations for the increased academic rigour of the NCEA system.  
• It's engaging and fun!: We use interactive tools like Education Perfect and dynamic, real-life scenarios to make learning practical and exciting, helping you to achieve a real sense of accomplishment in your language ability.  

For more information, talk to: Mr Elgoyhen ([email protected])

Japanese

Do you enjoy...?

• Unlocking the secrets of a new writing system like Hiragana, Katakana, and basic Kanji?
• Exploring a vibrant modern culture full of anime, gaming, technology, and delicious food?
• Connecting with people across the globe through interactive conversations and cultural exchange?

What will you learn in Japanese?

• Everyday Communication: Master functional language to introduce yourself, discuss hobbies, order food, navigate daily life, and talk about your school routine.
• Scripts & Literacy: Build confidence reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana fluently, while mastering foundational Kanji characters to read real-world Japanese texts.
• Cultural Insights: Dive into traditional and contemporary Japanese customs, comparing festivals, lifestyle habits, and societal values with life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Why choose Japanese?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in communication, problem-solving, active listening, and intercultural understanding. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Japan is one of New Zealand's key global trading and tourism partners. Understanding Japanese opens doors to international business, diplomacy, technology, and tourism opportunities.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to create video skits, cook authentic Japanese food, explore pop culture trends, and connect with Japanese peers.
• Build a strong foundation: Year 10 Japanese establishes the essential vocabulary and grammar structures required for success in NCEA Level 1 Language studies and beyond.
• It's engaging and fun! Learning is interactive—expect games, media, cultural workshops, and immersive language activities that bring lessons to life!

For more information, talk to:

Mrs Crosby, Head of Department, Japanese 

Email: [email protected]

Y10 Materials Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Solving hands-on problems: Transforming raw materials into functional, physical products?
• Expressing your creativity: Sketching custom designs and bringing your unique ideas to life?
• Understanding how structures work: Testing materials to see how they handle stress, weight, and wear?

What will you learn in Materials Technology?

• Material Properties & Manipulation: Shape, cut, and join diverse materials like timber, metals, and modern polymers.
• Design & Prototyping: Develop technical drawing skills and build physical mock-ups to refine your concepts.
• Workshop Safety & Tooling: Master advanced hand tools, power machinery, and digital fabrication equipment safely.

Why choose Materials Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: Gain practical skills in creative problem-solving, spatial analysis, and precision craftsmanship.
• Connect to the real world: Material processing drives global manufacturing; you will design projects mirroring real industries, like sustainable furniture design or architectural modelling.
• Discover your passions: Construct custom longboards, craft bespoke furniture pieces, or engineer specialised storage solutions from scratch.
• Build a strong foundation: Create a seamless pathway toward senior NCEA Technology credits, building apprenticeships, product design degrees, carpentry, cabinet making, furniture, or engineering careers.
• It's engaging and fun! Step out of the textbook to operate heavy machinery, test prototypes to failure, and take home physical products you built yourself.

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mr Salt, Materials Technology Teacher, [email protected]

Year 10 Media Studies

Do you enjoy...?

• Watching movies, viral videos, and social media content with a critical eye?
• Telling engaging stories through camera work, editing, and graphic design?
• Uncovering how media messages influence what people think, feel, and buy?

What will you learn in Year 10 Media Studies?

• Media Language, Radio & Film Analysis: Deconstruct radio and cinematic techniques, such as camera angles, lighting, sound design, and editing, to understand how directors shape story and emotion.
• Practical Media Production: Plan, storyboard, shoot, and edit your own short video projects and print media using digital cameras and editing software.
• Media & Society: Explore how representations in movies, gaming, advertising, and news media impact teenage culture and public perception.

Why choose Year 10 Media Studies?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in creativity, media literacy, digital editing, and collaborative project management. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: We live in a media-saturated world. You'll analyse real-world advertising campaigns, social media algorithms, and blockbuster films to become a smart, critical consumer and producer of media.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to work on hands-on creative projects, from writing original scripts and directing short film scenes to designing posters and digital layouts.
• Build a strong foundation: Year 10 Media Studies provides ideal preparation for NCEA Levels 1–3 Media Studies, English, and Visual Arts, as well as for future careers in film, journalism, marketing, and digital design.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll spend time filming on location around school, collaborating in production crews, using editing software, and screening your completed video projects for your class!

For more information, talk to:

• Head of Media Studies/ English: Mrs Joelle Tait - [email protected]
• Teacher in Charge of Junior Media Studies: Mrs Paula Pierce - [email protected]

Course objectives
This course is ideal for those students with skills and an interest in Music. It should be regarded as an opportunity to extend their musical ability and interest, as part of an all-round balanced education. Many of the students in the Year 10 Music class progress into NCEA Level 1.

Course content
This is a full-year course designed around the skills of performance, composition, aural, Music theory and materials of music.

•Musical Appreciation and Listening: Rock and Pop, Classical, Contemporary Music, New Zealand Music.
•Music Theory: Grade 2 Workbook and Aural skills - basic chords and rhythms.
•Composition: your music (songwriting or instrumental composition)
•Performance: solo (your main instrument)
•Group performances: bands, percussion ensembles, etc.

Assessment
These assessments are ongoing and include observation of work habits, attendance at lessons, practice techniques, and completion of tasks, group performances, assignments and assessments.
The final summative assessment is a combination of all that has been achieved throughout the year. 

Where does the course lead?
This course leads to NCEA Level 1 Music in Year 11. At Year 11/ NCEA Level 1, students should be having music tuition lessons as well.

Year 10 Sport Studies (10SPS)

Do you enjoy...?

• Uncovering the science behind performance, like how muscles, training, and mindset work together?
• Exploring the history and culture of sport in Aotearoa New Zealand?
• Playing and trying out new sports that you may not have been exposed to before?

What will you learn in Year 10 Sport Studies?

• Biophysics & Movement Science: Explore functional anatomy, biomechanics, skill acquisition, and training theory to understand how the body moves, adapts, and excels in practical sporting settings.
• Sociology & Sport Culture: Examine societal influences on sport and the historical impact of sport in New Zealand culture.
• Sports Psychology & Coaching: Investigate mental strategies that drive athletic success while developing practical coaching techniques to lead and support others.

Why choose Year 10 Sport Studies?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical analysis, practical coaching, strategic problem-solving, and sports communication. These give you a huge head start in both academic and practical physical disciplines!
• Connect to the real world: Discover how sports shape Kiwi identity, examine why people choose to participate (or not), and see how scientific principles are applied by professional athletes and coaches every day.
• Discover your passions: Step outside your comfort zone by trying unique sports and activities, giving you space to find new athletic interests and hone your leadership abilities.
• Build a strong foundation: 10SPS serves as the ideal launchpad for senior pathways, preparing you directly for NCEA Level 1 Academic Physical Education (11APD) or NCEA Level 1 Outdoor Education (11OED).
• It's engaging and fun! Enjoy a great balance of practical court/field sessions and interactive classroom learning—from sports history discussions to hands-on movement labs and coaching challenges!

For more information, talk to:

• Head of Physical Education Department, James McIntyre
• Office Location: Rosmini Gymnasium Staffroom below Old Gym
• Email: [email protected] (Check with your current PE teacher for direct contact details)

Year 10 Te Reo Māori

Do you enjoy...?

• Connecting with the rich history, stories, and cultural heritage of Aotearoa?
• Building confidence in speaking a new language and expressing your identity?
• Learning through collaborative activities, waiata (song), and real-world conversation?

What will you learn in Year 10 Te Reo Māori?

• Conversational Fluency & Sentence Structures: Extend your ability to speak, listen, read, and write in te reo Māori. You will learn to express opinions, discuss daily routines, and describe past, present, and future events with confidence.
• Tikanga Māori & Te Ao Māori: Deepen your understanding of traditional and contemporary Māori customs, values, and protocol. Learn how concepts like whanaungatanga (relationship-building) and manaakitanga (hospitality) shape local and national identity.
• Kōrero & Whakaatu (Speaking & Presentation): Practice spoken te reo Māori through interactive tasks, roleplays, short speeches, and group presentations to prepare you for senior NCEA pathways.

Why choose Year 10 Te Reo Māori?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain strong skills in communication, critical thinking, cultural competence, and language analysis. These transferable skills are highly valued across tertiary study and modern workplaces.
• Connect to the real world: Te reo Māori is an official language of Aotearoa New Zealand. Understanding the language and tikanga gives you a competitive edge in careers spanning law, government, media, education, sports management, and business.
• Discover your passions: Engage in hands-on learning through interactive group projects, local history studies, wānanga, and opportunities to lead or support school-wide cultural events like Kapa Haka and Matariki celebrations.
• Build a strong foundation: This course prepares you directly for NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Māori in Year 11, establishing the linguistic and cultural grounding needed for senior secondary success.
• It's engaging and fun! Learn in a supportive, collaborative environment through interactive games, digital tools, storytelling, and practical language challenges that make every lesson dynamic.

For more information, talk to:

Mr. Kane Wilson

Deputy Headmaster / Head of Department – Māori

? Email: [email protected]

Level 1 NCEA Physical Education

Do you enjoy...?

• Pushing your physical limits and improving your performance in sports and fitness activities?
• Working in teams and discovering what makes effective leaders and strategies successful?
• Understanding the human body and the science behind how movement, training, and mindset work together?

What will you learn in Level 1 NCEA Physical Education?

• Physical Performance & Movement: Refine your practical skills, execute tactical strategies across various sports, and evaluate personal performance in active contexts.
• Biophysical Principles & Anatomy: Analyse how muscles, bones, and energy systems function during movement, and apply biomechanical principles to improve performance.
• Interpersonal Skills & Leadership: Demonstrate leadership, foster effective teamwork, and examine how communication and social dynamics impact group outcomes.

Why choose Level 1 NCEA Physical Education?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical analysis, problem-solving, communication, and team leadership. These are essential not just for physical performance, but for your future academic pathways and career success!
• Connect to the real world: Apply biophysical and sociocultural concepts directly to real-world training, movement analysis, and athletic performance. You'll understand how athletes train, recover, and stay at the top of their game.
• Discover your passions: Engage in hands-on performance assessments, practical sporting challenges, and movement labs tailored to explore your personal athletic interests.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 PE sets up a direct pathway to NCEA Level 2 and 3 Physical Education, opening doors to tertiary study and careers in Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Outdoor Education, Sports Management, and Education.
• It's engaging and fun! Step out of the traditional classroom setting with high-energy practical sessions, sports video analysis, team challenges, and dynamic learning in the Rosmini gymnasium and training grounds.

For more information, talk to:

• James McIntyre- Head of Physical Education Department, Rosmini College
• Office Location: Rosmini Old Gymnasium Staffroom
• Email: [[email protected]] (Check with your current PE teacher for direct contact details)

NCEA Level 1 Visual Art

Do you enjoy...?

• Developing your own artistic style and expressing personal concepts through creative media?
• Mastering advanced techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, or digital design?
• Analysing how contemporary and historical artists in Aotearoa/New Zealand and internationally construct meaningful artwork?

What will you learn in NCEA Level 1 Visual Art?

• Practical Investigation & Technique: Refine core media skills by experimenting with drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, or digital media to generate and develop body-of-work ideas.
• Systematic Idea Development: Learn how to systematically build, refine, and resolve visual concepts across a structured portfolio of work from initial research to final polished pieces.
• Artistic Context & Analysis: Research the practices of established artists—including Māori, Pasifika, and contemporary Aotearoa/New Zealand creators—to inform and enrich your own studio practice.

Why choose NCEA Level 1 Visual Art?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical thinking, visual problem-solving, project management, and self-directed research. These high-level creative and analytical skills are highly valued across modern tertiary studies and industries.
• Connect to the real world: Visual literacy and creative production drive multi-billion-dollar global industries—including architecture, film, game design, UX/UI, advertising, and fashion. You'll learn how visual communicators shape brand identity, media, and culture in Aotearoa/New Zealand and beyond.
• Discover your passions: This course gives you the freedom to choose your own thematic directions and medium specialisations, allowing you to build a personalised folio that showcases your unique voice and identity.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 Art lays the essential foundation for NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 visual arts subjects at Rosmini College, leading directly into specialised pathways in Painting, Design, Photography, and Sculpture.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll immerse yourself in an authentic studio environment, create a physical portfolio board you can be proud of, participate in collaborative critique sessions, and showcase your work in school art exhibitions!

For more information, talk to:

• Justin-Leigh Manuel, Head of Visual Arts — [email protected]

Level 1 NCEA Biology

Do you enjoy...?

• Investigating how plants and animals function, survive, and adapt in New Zealand’s unique environments?
• Discovering how genetic traits are passed down through generations and why variation exists within living species?

What will you learn in Level 1 NCEA Biology?

• Cell Biology & Life Processes: Examine how cells carry out essential functions—including enzyme activity, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis—to sustain life.
• Genetic Variation & Inheritance: Explore the fundamentals of DNA structure, gene expression, and how inherited variation allows species to adapt and survive.
• Organism Structure & Adaptations: Investigate key plant and animal systems—such as flowering plant reproduction or mammalian consumer systems—and how they function within living ecosystems.
• Practical Biological Investigations: Carry out hands-on laboratory work, collect empirical data, and learn how to collect and interpret biological evidence in a scientific style.

Why choose Level 1 NCEA Biology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical thinking, biological observation, data analysis, and constructing evidence-based scientific arguments.
• Connect to the real world: Biology links directly to pressing global topics—from ecological conservation and native species restoration to genetics, agriculture, and human health.
• Discover your passions: This subject provides hands-on practical experiments, fieldwork opportunities, and interactive investigations into the living world around you.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 Biology lays the core foundational knowledge needed for Level 2 and Level 3 Biology, paving the way for future pathways in medicine, environmental science, marine biology, and biotechnology.
• It's engaging and fun!: You'll spend plenty of time getting hands-on in the lab, analysing natural systems, and uncovering the biological mechanisms that make life possible!

For more information, talk to Mrs. Perera [email protected] or Mrs. Jeong [email protected]

Level 1 NCEA Chemistry

Do you enjoy...?

• Conducting hands-on experiments, mixing solutions, and observing chemical reactions firsthand?
• Investigating what matter is made of at the microscopic and atomic levels?
• Solving practical problems and discovering how chemical processes are used in the real-world?

What will you learn in Level 1 NCEA Chemistry?

• Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonding: Explore the structure of atoms, the periodic table, and how elements bond to form compounds with unique physical and chemical properties.
• Chemical Reactions & Reactivity: Investigate key chemical reactions—such as acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, and precipitation—and predict their outcomes through laboratory tests.
• Practical & Analytical Chemistry: Develop safe laboratory techniques, measure chemical quantities, collect scientific data, and draw evidence-based conclusions.

Why choose Level 1 NCEA Chemistry?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, precision measurement, and data evaluation. These are important not just for chemistry, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Chemistry is all around us. You'll learn how chemical concepts apply to everyday life, from environmental conservation to material manufacturing.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to carry out interactive practical investigations, run experiments, and explore specialised areas of science tailored to your interests.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 Chemistry provides the essential knowledge and skills needed for progression into Level 2 and Level 3 Chemistry, preparing you for pathways in health sciences, engineering, biotechnology, and environmental science.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll spend significant time in the lab conducting experiments, testing hypotheses, using modern science equipment, and collaborating with classmates!

For more information, talk to:

• Mrs Yushani Perera - HoF Science at [email protected]

Year 11 Commerce (NCEA Level 1)

Do you enjoy...?

• Discovering how businesses operate, turning innovative ideas into profitable ventures, and adapting to changing markets?
• Exploring financial decision-making, personal money management, and smart economic choices?
• Using evidence, logic, and market research to solve real-world commercial and consumer problems?

What will you learn in Year 11 Commerce (NCEA Level 1)?

• Business Operations & Enterprise: Investigate how internal and external factors affect business success, exploring marketing, management, and ethical business practices.
• Economic Decisions & Markets: Explore how consumers, producers, and the government interact, how supply and demand shape prices, and how economic issues impact everyday life.
• Financial Literacy & Accounting: Master fundamental financial records, budgeting, tax, borrowing, and financial decision-making for personal and commercial contexts.

Why choose Year 11 Commerce?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain practical skills in financial literacy, critical analysis, market research, and strategic decision-making. These are essential for managing your own money and navigating the modern workforce!
• Connect to the real world: Commerce applies directly to everyday life. You'll evaluate contemporary issues such as inflation, consumer rights, sustainable business practices, and local enterprise innovation.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to analyse real New Zealand businesses, run market investigations, and explore different commercial disciplines to discover where your interests lie.
• Build a strong foundation: Year 11 Commerce is the foundational prerequisite that opens advanced pathways to senior specialist subjects at Levels 2 and 3: Economics, Business Studies, and Accounting.

It's engaging and practical! You'll participate in real-world business case studies, collaborative market investigations, financial simulations, and test economic concepts firsthand.

Level 1 NCEA Design and Visual Communication Technology (DVC)

Do you enjoy...?

• Exploring spatial relationships: Discovering how architectural structures, interior layouts, and physical objects operate to serve human needs?
• Performing creative exploration: Executing hands-on design erasings, marker renderings, and structural presentation layout mockups?
• Using design thinking: Applying visual evidence, ergonomic logic, and iterative spatial investigation to solve real-world design problems?

What will you learn in Level 1 NCEA Design and Visual Communication (DVC)?

• Spatial & Architectural Design: Investigate built environments, tiny-house framing layouts, sustainable living structures, and how humans interact with their architectural surroundings.
• Product & Industrial Design: Explore ergonomics, material aesthetics, and consumer product geometry through hands-on drafting investigations and design safety protocols.
• Graphics & Communication Principles: Master fundamental graphic presentation principles governing freehand sketching, multi-view orthographic drawings, and digital 3D modelling in real-world contexts.

Why choose Level 1 NCEA Design and Visual Communication (DVC)?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical analysis, evidence-based reasoning, portfolio evaluation, and practical spatial investigation. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Design applies directly to everyday life. You'll evaluate contemporary structural issues—such as sustainable building dynamics, low-carbon materials, and human impact on New Zealand urban ecosystems.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to carry out interactive practical design modelling, gather real user-testing data, and explore different spatial design branches to discover where your interests lie.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 DVC is the foundational prerequisite that opens pathways to senior specialist design fields at Levels 2 and 3: Architectural Design, Product Design, Graphic Media, and Landscape Architecture.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll participate in practical presentation builds, collaborate on peer critique loops, use digital Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, and test your structural ideas firsthand!

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mr Kozuls, TiC DVC, [email protected]

NCEA Level 1 Digital Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Exploring diverse tech pathways—from game design, 3D modelling, and robotics to web development and video production?
• Designing user-friendly tech, cracking algorithms, and analysing how human-computer interfaces actually work?
• Taking total creative control of a major project where you choose the outcome, build it from scratch, and test it with real users?

What will you learn in NCEA Level 1 Digital Technology?

• Pathway Skill Exploration: Build hands-on experience across specialised areas—including software engineering, 3D modelling, game jams, electronics, digital media, and web development—while keeping a digital skills log of your learning.
• Iterative Design & Major Project Development: Apply professional design-and-develop processes to research, prototype, iterate, and refine a major fit-for-purpose digital project tailored to genuine end-user needs and ethical considerations.
• Computer Science & Usability (HCI): Master core programming concepts, compare algorithm complexity, understand media compression, and evaluate user interfaces using industry-standard Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) usability heuristics.

Why choose NCEA Level 1 Digital Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in iterative design thinking, user-experience (UX) testing, algorithm analysis, and independent project management. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Discover how modern apps optimise usability heuristics for seamless user experiences, evaluate the ethical impact of technology, and learn how compression makes daily media streaming possible.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to customise your learning journey—spend Term 1 trying various tech disciplines before dedicating Terms 2 & 3 to a major project focused entirely on your unique interests.
• Build a strong foundation: Earn NCEA Level 1 credits (covering external assessments 92006 & 92007) while assembling a high-quality portfolio that seamlessly leads into NCEA Levels 2 & 3 and future tertiary studies.
• It's engaging and fun! Tackle game jams, design digital spreads, build physical or digital prototypes, and experience the satisfaction of taking an idea from a rough concept to a fully realised digital outcome!

For more information, talk to: Mr. Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mr. John, TIC Digital Technology, [email protected]

NCEA Level 1 Drama

Do you enjoy...?

• Expressing yourself and stepping into different characters?
• Working collaboratively with peers to bring creative ideas to life?
• Exploring powerful stories that reflect society, history, and culture?

What will you learn in NCEA Level 1 Drama?

• Dramatic Performance & Technique: Master key performance tools—voice, body, movement, and space—to bring scripted characters to life and captivate a live audience.
• Creative Devising & Collaboration: Use dynamic creative strategies to brainstorm, experiment, write, and refine original performances from scratch with your peers.
• Theatre & Society (Theatre Aotearoa): Explore how drama functions in the real world to educate, entertain, heal, and transform communities, with a focus on stories from Aotearoa New Zealand.

Why choose NCEA Level 1 Drama?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain high-demand skills in public speaking, creative problem-solving, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and critical analysis. These build personal confidence and are vital for any future career!
• Connect to the real world: Drama teaches you empathy by allowing you to walk in other people’s shoes. You’ll examine current events, historical perspectives, and human behaviour—learning how storytelling shapes media, theatre, public relations, and law.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to devise your own original plays, analyse professional live performances, direct scenes, experiment with technologies, and perform in front of live audiences.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 Drama directly prepares you for NCEA Level 2 and 3 Drama, and tertiary pathways such as media studies, communications, law, film production, and the performing arts.
• It's engaging and fun! Step away from desk-bound learning! Drama is a hands-on, practical subject filled with interactive workshops, stage work, group dynamic games, live theatre trips, and collaborative performances.

For more information, talk to:

Hannah Williams, HOD Drama - [email protected]

Level 1 NCEA Engineering Materials Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Deconstructing mechanical systems: Figuring out how machines, mechanisms, and moving parts operate?
• Performing hands-on fabrication: Working with fire, heat, and metals to weld, cut, and machine custom components?
• Using logic and technical skills: Applying mathematical measurements, physics principles, and structural logic to solve real-world mechanical problems?

What will you learn in Level 1 NCEA Engineering?

• Machining & Metalwork: Operate precision workshop machinery including engineering lathes, drill presses, and specialised cutting gear.
• Welding & Joining Techniques: Master fundamental thermal joining processes such as MIG welding and brazing using strict workshop safety protocols.
• Engineering Physics & Drawing: Interpret complex engineering blueprints, calculate tolerances, and apply mechanical principles governing forces and motion.

Why choose Level 1 NCEA Engineering?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in mathematical precision, spatial reasoning, mechanical diagnostics, and practical tool mastery. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Engineering applies directly to daily infrastructure. You'll evaluate contemporary technological issues—such as sustainable manufacturing, automated robotics, and transport safety systems within New Zealand industries.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to carry out interactive workshop projects, manufacture real mechanical components, and explore different engineering fields to discover where your interests lie.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 Engineering is the foundational prerequisite that opens pathways to senior specialist technology courses at Levels 2 and 3, university engineering degrees, or competitive trade apprenticeships.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll participate in hands-on build challenges, collaborate on prototype machinery, use digital diagnostic tools, and test your mechanical fabrications firsthand!

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF of Technology, [email protected] or Mr Moss, Engineering Materials Technology Teacher (Mechanical Engineering Technology), [email protected]

Students will be placed in 11EAL depedning on their English language needs. Entry into this subject is by HoD approval. Assessments are indicative only, they are subject to change based on student need.

Develop valuable skills: You'll learn how the English language works, focusing on the 4 areas of English language learning: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.  

Connect to the real world: You'll learn the English needed for further study, both at Rosmini College and at University.  

Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to explore topics relevant to you and your experiences, your culture and your language. 

Build a strong foundation:  You will build a strong foundation in the English language, enabling you to communicate in English and access the academic English needed for further study.  

It's engaging and fun! You get to learn about other cultures, including New Zealand. You are able to pick topics that are interesting and relevant to you.

For more information talk to:

Sian Waite, HoD EAL, [email protected]

Level 1 Food Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Getting hands-on in the kitchen to bake, make pasta, master pastries, and craft specialty breads?
• Solving creative design challenges by taking a brief and turning it into a real, delicious outcome?
• Learning how sustainability, science, and smart design come together to shape the future of food?

What will you learn in Food Technology?

• Brief Development & Product Design: Apply the three strands of the technology curriculum to develop detailed briefs and design fit-for-purpose food outcomes for real-world contexts.
• Specialised Culinary Techniques: Master practical processing techniques and food science principles to produce specialty items like artisan breads, delicate pastries, baked goods, and pasta.
• Trialling, Testing & Sustainable Practice: Combine portfolio research with hands-on kitchen testing to trial recipes, collaborate with peers, and apply sustainable practices to your work.

Why choose Food Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in collaborative problem-solving, sustainable thinking, technological design, and technical culinary execution. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Food Technology isn't just about cooking; it's a dynamic blend of science, creativity, and practical application that connects directly to New Zealand's high-demand food industries.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to experiment with specialised food production, test your own unique product designs, and discover sustainable ways to innovate in the kitchen.
• Build a strong foundation: Establish essential technological practices, portfolio habits, and practical skills that prepare ākonga for advanced Level 2 and 3 Food Technology courses.
• It's engaging and fun! Experience an interactive environment grounded in "intervention by design," where innovation and real-world impact meet delicious, tangible outcomes you can eat!

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mrs van der Sruy, TiC Food Technology, Email: [email protected]

Do you enjoy?

• Sharing your ideas and opinions on things that matter to you?
• Connecting with your own identity and culture, and learning about others?
• Earning a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors for the future?

What will you learn in NCEA Level 1 French?

This course marks your first year of NCEA and is aligned with the new, modernised Level 1 standards. The curriculum is designed to be relevant to your life and experiences, empowering you to use French to communicate about your world. You will:

• Share Your Story: Explore engaging themes like 'Me and my people', 'My habits and routines', and 'My social life' to express personal information, ideas, and opinions about your world in a range of predictable situations.  
• Engage with Texts: Develop the skills to understand a variety of spoken and written French texts, from conversations to short articles. This prepares you directly for the external assessments in listening (AS 91967) and reading (AS 91966), which focus on everyday contexts.  
• Communicate with Purpose: Build your confidence to interact in real-time conversations (AS 91964) and create your own content, such as presentations or written pieces, for a chosen purpose (AS 91965). These internal assessments allow you to showcase your communicative skills in practical ways.  

Why choose NCEA Level 1 French?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in analysis, self-expression, and intercultural competence. These skills are crucial for NCEA success across many subjects and are highly valued in our interconnected world.
• Connect to the real world: This new NCEA course connects French to our lives here in Aotearoa. As mandated by the national curriculum, we will explore topics through unique lenses like Hauora (holistic wellbeing) and Whakanui (celebrations), and examine how French culture connects with te ao Māori and the Pacific. This approach moves beyond a purely European focus, reframing French as a tool for cross-cultural understanding that begins in our own community.  
• Discover your passions: You'll have the chance to choose topics and create work that reflects your own interests for your internal assessments, giving you ownership of your learning and allowing you to explore what you are passionate about.  
• Build a strong foundation: Earn up to 20 NCEA Level 1 credits that form the foundation for senior French and open doors to future study in languages, international relations, business, law, and more.  
• It's engaging and fun! Use digital tools like Education Perfect and engage with authentic materials like videos, songs, and social media to prepare for your assessments in a modern, interactive way.  

For more information, talk to Mr Elgoyhen ([email protected])

Do you enjoy...?

• Learning about the natural world around you and understanding global current affairs?
• Discovering why features, cities, and natural phenomena are located where they are?
• Thinking of creative ways to solve real-world environmental, social, and economic problems?

What will you learn in Level 1 NCEA Geography?

• Spatial Patterns & Global Populations: Investigate why population is distributed the way it is by exploring Canada—discovering why most Canadians live in a tiny fraction of the country and analysing the impacts of this pattern.
• Field Research & Environmental Data: Collect hands-on fieldwork data along Wairau Creek, map and graph your findings back in the lab, and evaluate local water pollution issues firsthand.
• Natural Processes & Unique Landscapes: Explore how volcanic, glacial, and river processes shaped the Tongariro Volcanic Centre (a UNESCO Dual World Heritage Site) and how these forces impact both the environment and people.
• Decision-Making & Pacific Challenges: Analyse topical environmental, social, political, and economic challenges across New Zealand and the wider Pacific region to evaluate potential solutions.

Why choose Level 1 NCEA Geography?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in collecting field data, mapping, spatial analysis, and critical problem-solving. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: By its very nature, Geography is the study of our living world. You'll analyse real-life geographic challenges and see how different values and perspectives shape policies, solutions, and community decisions.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to explore both local streams and global landscapes, giving you a deeper understanding of places you may have already visited or hope to explore in the future.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 Geography directly leads to Level 2 Geography (12GEO) and Level 3 Geography (13GEO). It also complements learning in History, Earth & Space Science, Economics, Business Studies, and Biology—providing tertiary preparation for university degrees in Arts, Science, Commerce, Environmental Science, Law, and Urban Planning!
• It's engaging and fun! You'll get out of the classroom on exciting outdoor field trips, collect real scientific data in local waterways, and explore diverse environments across the globe!

For more information, talk to:

• Kaitlin Johnny — Teacher in Charge (TIC) of Geography[email protected]

Do you enjoy...?

• Uncovering how past events, power struggles, and famous movements shaped the world we live in today?
• Examining primary sources, photos, and personal stories to decide what really happened?
• Debating big ideas around identity, protest, rights, and fairness in society?

What will you learn in Level 1 NCEA History?

• Aotearoa & Global Conflict: Investigate New Zealand’s involvement in World War I by focusing on the defining Gallipoli or Passchendaele campaigns.
• Civil Rights & Equality: Trace the fight for racial equality in the USA, from the origins of slavery and the Civil War through to segregation and the Civil Rights Movement.
• Protest, Sport & Power: Examine apartheid in South Africa and how it collided with New Zealand culture during the iconic 1981 Springbok Rugby Tour protests.

Why choose Level 1 NCEA History?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in advanced research, critical analysis, source evaluation, and structured analytical writing. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: History explains today's world. You'll examine how power dynamics, place, and identity (tūrangawaewae, whakapapa, and whanaungatanga) continue to shape modern society, current events, and cultural relationships.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to analyse diverse perspectives, explore how stories are told, and evaluate cause and effect across key historical moments that spark your interest.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 History builds essential critical reasoning, communication, and research skills that set you up directly for senior History at Levels 2 and 3, as well as future pathways in law, journalism, politics, international relations, and public policy.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll participate in class debates, evaluate historical media and perspectives, explore real-world evidence, and potentially take part in an exciting three-day field trip to the Waiouru National Army Museum!

For more information, talk to:

TIC History, Mrs Alexandra Wilton [email protected]

Level 1 NCEA Japanese

Do you enjoy...?

• Exploring a new culture and way of life?
• Communicating with people from around the world?
• Unlocking the secrets of a unique writing system like Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji?

What will you learn in Japanese?

• Everyday Communication: Master how to introduce yourself, express preferences, discuss your daily routine, and talk about hobbies, family, and school life in natural Japanese.
• Reading and Writing Systems: Decode and write using Hiragana, Katakana, and essential Kanji characters to read short stories, authentic posts, and practical messages.
• Cultural Awareness: Explore Japanese customs, traditional festivals, modern pop culture (anime, music, and gaming), and everyday etiquette to understand how language and culture connect.

Why choose Japanese?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in cross-cultural communication, problem-solving, and adaptability. These are important not just for languages, but for your future studies and career in an interconnected world!
• Connect to the real world: Japan is one of New Zealand's key trading and tourism partners. Speaking Japanese opens doors to future opportunities in international business, tourism, translation, diplomacy, and technology.
• Discover your passions: Explore what excites you most about Japan—from analysing modern pop culture and media to creating presentations about travel and local traditions.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 Japanese prepares you directly for Level 2 and 3 NCEA Japanese, university-level language study, or exchange programs like the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme.
• It's engaging and fun! Enjoy interactive roleplays, food tastings, media projects, anime discussions, and hands-on cultural activities that bring the language to life in the classroom.

For more information, talk to:

Mrs Crosby, Head of Department, Japanese 

Email: [email protected]

Level 1 NCEA Music

What will you learn in Music? 

• Performance Skills: This involves demonstrating practical skills on an instrument (voice, electronic instruments
  and indigenous instruments are included as performance instruments). Students develop skills in planning, preparing,
  and refining performances, both as soloists and within groups. Key aspects include technical proficiency, musicality
  (e.g., dynamics, articulation, stylistic awareness), and presentation skills. Students only need a couple of years of learning
  to be able to achieve in performance.
  
  
• Creating (Composing) Music: This area focuses on developing original musical ideas. Students learn to shape, develop,
  and refine compositions, applying various music concepts (such as melody, rhythm, harmony, tonality, form, and texture).
  Students can compose using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs like GarageBand, , BandLab, etc) as well as computer notation
  programs such as Sibelius and MuseScore.
  
  
• Understanding Music in Relation to Contexts (Studying Music / Aural and Theory): This strand involves analysing
  and understanding music from various cultural and historical contexts. A significant part of this involves developing aural
  skills (listening and identifying musical elements) and music theory knowledge (e.g., keys, chords, intervals, common
  musical conventions). It also includes exploring the context in which music is created, such as social and cultural factors,
  and the role of music in different communities, including a strong emphasis on Māori music (waiata, taonga puoro) and
  tikanga (cultural protocols).

Why choose Music? 

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills such as analytical thought, problem-solving, literacy and language development,
  mathematical and logical reasoning, teamwork, communication, plus many more. These are important not just for this subject,
  but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Through career and professional pathways (e.g. performer, composer, educator, music therapist,
  arts administration, event coordinator, etc), cognitive and academic transfer (problem solving, mathematical reasoning,
  language and literacy etc, life skills, and social and collaborative skills.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to perform music, create music, be part of music groups, and study at
  universities or conservatories around the world, plus a myriad of other opportunities in the arts community.
• Build a strong foundation: Learning music provides a remarkably strong foundation for further study, not just in music itself,
  but across a wide range of academic disciplines and professional fields. This is due to the unique combination of cognitive,
  emotional, and social skills it cultivates.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll find Music to be both engaging and fun! From composing your own work to performing solo
  or with peers, it's always a rewarding experience. What's more, the skills acquired through Music truly help you grow into
  a well-rounded student.
  
  

For more information, talk to: 

• Vanessa Kay (HOD Music)

Do you enjoy...?

• Taking on outdoor adventures like waka ama, tramping, and rock climbing?
• Pushing your personal boundaries while learning to manage risk and navigate changing environments?
• Connecting with nature and your peers through hands-on, off-grid group experiences?

What will you learn in Level 1 NCEA Outdoor Education?

• Outdoor Skills & Practical Safety: Be introduced to outdoor techniques—including campcraft and technical movement skills—while learning to apply risk-management strategies in dynamic natural environments.
• Environmental Responsibility & Tikanga: Explore local areas, practice Leave No Trace principles, and develop an understanding of kaitiakitanga (guardianship) to protect our unique natural heritage.
• Teamwork, Leadership & Resilience: Develop personal confidence, foster effective group communication, and build resilience by overcoming physical and environmental challenges as a team.
• Assessment:  11OED will offer 15 Credits, through three assessments, two internally assessed by the school, and one externally assessed by NZQA.

Why choose Level 1 NCEA Outdoor Education?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in practical problem-solving, risk assessment, leadership, and emotional resilience. These are crucial not just for outdoor journeys, but for navigating university life and any future career!
• Connect to the real world: Take learning beyond the classroom wall. You'll apply safety planning directly to real-world expeditions across the wider Auckland area. 
• Discover your passions: Explore a range of outdoor disciplines and outdoor recreation activities, giving you space to find what challenges and inspires you personally.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 Outdoor Education sets up a clear pathway into Level 2 Outdoor Education or Academic Physical Education, leading to potential tertiary study or careers in Adventure Tourism, Environmental Science, Conservation, Emergency Services, Outdoor Leadership, and Education.
• It's engaging and fun! Ditch the desk for an overnight camp, bush walks, and team-building challenges that create unforgettable high school memories!

Please note, there will be trips/activities associated with this course that whānau will be asked to pay for.  Due to the nature of the course, there is a cost of approx $650 per student to cover the hiring of qualified instructors, travel costs, equipment, etc. This can be paid all at once, per term, or in instalments. This fee covers the year's activities, which are then used for our course content for students to gain credits. There must be a commitment to pay the course costs before acceptance into the class.  

For more information, talk to:

• Teachers in Charge of Outdoor Education, James McIntyre, Arana Rakena 
• Email: [email protected] , [email protected]

Level 1 NCEA Physics and Earth & Space Science (PES)

Do you enjoy...?

• Investigating the forces, motion, and energy that govern physical systems on Earth and across the universe?
• Exploring natural hazards like volcanoes, earthquakes, and extreme weather, alongside the astronomy of our solar system?
• Conducting practical experiments and astronomical observations to test hypotheses and analyse real-world data?

What will you learn in Level 1 NCEA Physics and Earth & Space Science?

• Physics Fundamentals (Motion & Energy): Explore linear motion, forces, work, power, and energy transformations, applying physical laws to real-world mechanical systems.
• Earth Systems & Geological Processes: Investigate Earth's dynamic features, including plate tectonics, volcanic activity, earthquakes, and the formation of rock structures and landforms.
• Space Science & Astronomy: Examine the solar system, planetary formation, stars, space exploration, and the physical interactions between Earth, the Sun, and the Moon.
• Scientific Investigations & Data Analysis: Develop practical skills in conducting controlled physics experiments and field studies, analysing spatial and quantitative evidence to draw scientifically sound conclusions.

Why choose Level 1 NCEA Physics and Earth & Space Science?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll sharpen critical skills in quantitative problem-solving, spatial analysis, empirical data evaluation, and evidence-based reasoning.
• Connect to the real world: This course connects fundamental physics principles to pressing Earth and space phenomena—from geothermal energy and satellite orbits to natural hazard management and climate systems.
• Discover your passions: This subject provides hands-on opportunities to design physics experiments, model geological processes, and explore cosmic discoveries.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 PESS provides a versatile pathway leading directly into Level 2 Physics as well as Level 2 Earth & Space Science, unlocking future options in engineering, geology, environmental science, astrophysics, and aviation.
• It's engaging and fun!: You'll launch physical tests in the lab while peering out into the cosmos, bridging the gap between molecular forces and galaxy-scale science.

For more information, talk to:

• Mr John Smith - TiC Physics and ESS at [email protected]

Level 1 NCEA General Science

Do you enjoy...?

• Discovering how the natural world, chemical elements, and physical forces operate?
• Performing hands-on experiments, chemical tests, and lab investigations?
• Using evidence, logic, and scientific investigation to solve real-world problems?

What will you learn in Level 1 NCEA General Science?

• Biology & Living Systems: Investigate biological processes, genetics, ecological balances, and how living organisms interact with their environments.
• Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity: Explore atomic structures, chemical properties, and reactions through hands-on laboratory investigations and safety protocols.
• Physics & Physical Principles: Master fundamental physical principles governing motion, forces, energy transfers, and electricity in real-world contexts.

Why choose Level 1 NCEA General Science?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical analysis, evidence-based reasoning, data evaluation, and practical laboratory investigation. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Science applies directly to everyday life. You'll evaluate contemporary scientific issues such as human impact on New Zealand ecosystems.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to conduct interactive practical experiments, gather real scientific data, and explore various scientific branches to discover where your interests lie.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 1 General Science is the foundational prerequisite that opens pathways to senior specialist sciences at Levels 2 and 3: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth & Space Science.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll participate in practical lab experiments, collaborate on group investigations, use digital data sensors, and test hypotheses firsthand!

For more information, talk to:

 Mrs Yushani Perera (HoF Science) at [email protected] 

Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Māori & Te Ao Haka

Do you enjoy...?

• Expressing your identity, voice, and culture through performing arts, haka, and spoken language?
• Earning official NCEA Level 1 credits across dual learning pathways (Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Haka)?
• Performing, presenting, and bringing the histories, legends, and contemporary stories of Aotearoa to life?

What will you learn in Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Māori & Te Ao Haka?

• NCEA Level 1 Language Competency (Te Reo Māori): Develop accuracy (Te Tika o te Reo), fluency (Te Rere o te Reo), and cultural integrity (Te Māori o te Reo) across speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Learn to construct detailed arguments, express opinions, and communicate fluidly in various settings.
• Te Ao Haka Disciplines & Performance: Master key features and performance elements within Māori performing arts (mōteatea, waiata-ā-ringa, haka, poi, and whakaeke). Explore their whakapapa (origins), regional variations (iwi/hapū styles), and expressive storytelling techniques on stage.
• Cultural Literacy & Assessment: Analyse local pūrākau (tribal narratives), traditional compositions, and contemporary themes, demonstrating your knowledge through internal performance assessments and NCEA Level 1 achievement standards.

Why choose Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Māori & Te Ao Haka?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll build essential senior secondary skills in public speaking, critical analysis, creative performance, cultural literacy, and team leadership. These skills build personal confidence and stand out on tertiary and job applications.
• Connect to the real world: Combining fluency in te reo Māori with deep understanding of Te Ao Haka provides a powerful advantage in modern New Zealand. This dual foundation opens doors to careers in law, government policy, education, media, tourism, sports management, and creative industries.
• Discover your passions: Engage in energetic group performances, creative composition, tribal history research, and leadership opportunities within Rosmini's Kapa Haka and school-wide cultural events.
• Build a strong foundation: Earn NCEA Level 1 credits across both Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Haka domains, establishing a direct, seamless pathway toward NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 senior study and University Entrance.
• It's engaging and fun! Enjoy a vibrant, supportive environment built on whanaungatanga (connection) and team pride, where interactive workshops, dynamic rehearsals, and collaborative projects make learning rewarding.

For more information, talk to:

Mr. Kane Wilson

Deputy Headmaster / Head of Department – Māori

? Email: [email protected]

Level 1 NCEA Wood Materials Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Working with your hands: Transforming raw building materials into functional structures and physical objects?
• Operating trade tools: Mastering a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and machinery safely?
• Solving practical design problems: Reviewing plans, interpreting measurements, and calculating materials needed to complete a project?

What will you learn in Level 1 Wood Materials Technology?

• Construction & Timber Projects: Fabricate small-to-medium projects while interpreting workshop drawings and technical specifications.
• Hand & Power Tool Mastery: Select, maintain, and safely operate essential tools like saws, drills, chisels, and sanders.
• Workshop Health & Safety: Implement compulsory site safety protocols, workspace management, and hazard identification routines.

Why choose Level 1 NCEA Wood Materials Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: Gain highly practical skills in spatial accuracy, spatial measurement calculations, structural teamwork, and mechanical reasoning.
• Connect to the real world: Building and construction drive New Zealand’s infrastructure; you will learn standard carpentry, cabinet and furniture making techniques utilised directly in industry.
• Discover your passions: Spend your class time away from desks to build physical projects from scratch—such as custom furniture.
• Build a strong foundation: Establish a direct entry pathway toward Level 2 and Level 3, pre-apprenticeship construction courses, or future careers in carpentry, plumbing, project management while keeping university entrance options open. 
• It's engaging and fun! Escape the traditional classroom to collaborate in a high-energy workshop environment, test material strengths, and see tangible results from your physical labor every single week.

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mr Salt, Wood Materials Technology Teacher, [email protected]

Level 2 NCEA Academic Physical Education (12APD)

Do you enjoy...?

• Unlocking peak performance by investigating the biomechanics, anatomy, and psychology behind how we move?
• Questioning sports culture and analysing how politics, ethics, money, and media shape physical activity?
• Applying scientific theory directly to practical training methods and skill acquisition?

What will you learn in Level 2 Academic Physical Education?

• Biophysical Principles & Human Performance: Examine functional anatomy, biomechanical principles, training theory, and sports psychology to optimise movement and design effective training programs.
• Sociocultural Ideas & Critical Analysis: Evaluate physical activity through social, political, economic, environmental, ethical, cultural, and historical lenses to understand how sporting opportunities impact individuals and groups globally and in NZ.
• Skill Acquisition & Applied Theory: Apply learning theories and practical strategies in movement contexts, evaluating both the physical development and the varied social outcomes of participation.

Why choose Level 2 Academic Physical Education?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical thinking, socio-cultural analysis, scientific evaluation, and structured academic writing. These high-level analytical tools prepare you for university-level reasoning across many disciplines!
• Connect to the real world: Explore how issues like commercialisation, equity, and cultural identity influence modern sport—from local school competitions to global events like the Olympic Games.
• Discover your passions: Investigate the psychological, physiological, and social factors that matter most to you, whether that's athletic performance, sports equity, or exercise science.
• Build a strong foundation: 12APD provides an ideal academic bridge to Level 3 Physical Education, opening clear pathways to university degrees in Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Health Sciences, Sociology, Sports Management, and Physical Education Teaching.
• It's engaging and fun! While this is primarily a theory-focused academic course with structured checkpoints and ongoing feedback, you'll still experience hands-on movement labs, practical training experiments, and lively class debates! (Note: 12APD is 100% internally assessed).

For more information, talk to:

• Head of Physical Education Department, James McIntyre
• Office Location: Old Gymnasium
• Email: [email protected] (Check with your current PE teacher for direct contact details)

Level 2 NCEA Accounting

Do you enjoy...?

• Uncovering how small-to-medium businesses make smart financial choices to boost profit?
• Using accounting software and digital spreadsheets to manage real-life money trails?
• Figuring out where the cash goes in a business and solving financial puzzles?

What will you learn in Level 2 NCEA Accounting?

• Financial Accounting for Sole Traders: Process transactions, make adjusting entries, and prepare full balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow forecasts.
• Management Accounting Concepts: Calculate inventory systems, cost controls, and accounts receivable management to keep business operations healthy and compliant.
• Decision-Making & Financial Analysis: Analyse financial statements using key ratios (like profitability and liquidity) to advise business owners on future expansion.

Why choose Level 2 NCEA Accounting?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in financial literacy, critical analysis, problem-solving, and practical data entry. These skills give you a massive advantage whether you want to run your own business or manage personal investments!
• Connect to the real world: Discover how local Kiwi businesses—from local cafes to trade contractors—track inventory, manage GST, and stay profitable in competitive markets.
• Discover your passions: Hands-on case studies let you step into the role of a financial advisor, helping real-world business models improve their cash flow and bottom line.
• Build a strong foundation: This course directly bridges Level 1 Business/Commerce to Level 3 NCEA Accounting and university degrees in Commerce, Finance, and Marketing.
• It's engaging and fun! Master software tools, model "what-if" financial scenarios, and learn the practical money systems that run the modern economy!

For more information, talk to:

• Head of Accounting: [email protected]

NCEA Level 2 Visual Art – Design

Do you enjoy...?

• Creating impactful visual content, logos, posters, branding, and publication layouts?
• Working with industry-standard digital software to turn creative ideas into polished graphics?
• Solving real-world communication challenges through typography, imagery, and page layout?

What will you learn in Level 2 Design?

• Graphic Design & Digital Illustration: Master core visual design principles using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to create typography, icons, and layout compositions.
• Brief-Based Concept Development: Work through professional design briefs—from initial client/brief research and thumbnail sketching to final vector rendering and layout assembly.
• Visual Identity & Branding Strategy: Learn how contemporary designers across Aotearoa/New Zealand and internationally construct brand systems, editorial layouts, and promotional campaigns.

Why choose Level 2 Design?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in graphic communication, typography, user-centred problem-solving, and digital software proficiency—highly prized skills in modern business and tech sectors.
• Connect to the real world: Design touches everything—from app interfaces (UI/UX) and brand packaging to movie posters, game graphics, and streetwear branding. You'll see how visual design drives commerce and culture in Aotearoa/New Zealand and globally.
• Discover your passions: Choose design topics that match your interests, whether creating a visual identity for a music festival, designing a magazine, launching a sustainable brand, or illustrating a graphic novel.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Design prepares you directly for NCEA Level 3 Design, tertiary design degrees (Graphic Design, UX Design, Architecture, Advertising), and creative industry pathways.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll work like a professional designer in a modern studio environment, mastering software tools, printing high-quality portfolio boards, and seeing your graphic ideas come to life!

For more information, talk to:

• Justin-Leigh Manuel, Head of Visual Arts — [email protected]

NCEA Level 2 Visual Art – Painting

Do you enjoy...?

• Experimenting with wet media, acrylics, oil painting, and mixed-media layering techniques?
• Developing personal visual themes through mark-making, colour theory, and composition?
• Studying the expressive techniques of painterly traditions across Aotearoa/New Zealand and internationally?

What will you learn in Level 2 Painting?

• Practical Technique & Media Control: Master wet-media application methods, surface texture building, colour mixing, and tonal modelling using acrylics, oils, and mixed media.
• Systematic Concept Development: Learn how to use drawing and compositional studies to systematically clarify, develop, and resolve visual ideas across a portfolio board.
• Contextual & Artist Research: Analyse established painting practices—including Māori, Pasifika, and contemporary Aotearoa/New Zealand painters—to inform and expand your own creative process.

Why choose Level 2 Painting?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical thinking, creative problem-solving, spatial analysis, and fine motor precision. These core skills nurture high-level adaptability and innovation applicable across many study pathways.
• Connect to the real world: Painting conventions underpin many visual industries, including fine art gallery practice, concept art, set design, animation background art, and illustration in Aotearoa/New Zealand and globally.
• Discover your passions: This course allows you to choose your own thematic directions—whether exploring personal identity, cultural heritage, environmental commentary, or abstract concepts.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Painting prepares you directly for NCEA Level 3 Painting, university fine art programs, and creative tertiary qualifications.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll work in an energetic classroom environment, experiment with physical paint textures, participate in class critiques, and produce a multi-panel folio board to showcase in school exhibitions!

For more information, talk to:

• Justin-Leigh Manuel, Head of Visual Arts — [email protected]
• Lisa Rudden, Specialist Teacher for Painting & Printmaking Yr12-13 — [email protected]

NCEA Level 2 Visual Art – Photography

Do you enjoy...?

• Capturing stories, emotions, and light through the lens of a camera?
• Learning digital image editing, photo manipulation, and studio lighting techniques?
• Exploring how lens-based media shapes visual culture across Aotearoa/New Zealand and globally?

What will you learn in Level 2 Photography?

• Technical Camera Control & Lighting: Master manual camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), composition techniques, and both natural and studio lighting control.
• Digital Editing & Post-Processing: Utilise industry-standard software (Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop) to manipulate, adjust, and refine digital imagery.
• Sequential Portfolio Development: Construct a cohesive, multi-panel portfolio that systematically develops an original narrative, thematic concept, or visual investigation.

Why choose Level 2 Photography?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in visual storytelling, technical precision, digital literacy, and self-directed project management. These technical and creative abilities are essential in today's visual-first digital world!
• Connect to the real world: Photography underpins modern media—from photojournalism, commercial advertising, and fashion shoots to sports photography, architectural documentation, and social media content creation in Aotearoa/New Zealand and beyond.
• Discover your passions: You will have total creative freedom to choose your own photographic concepts—whether focusing on portraiture, urban landscapes, documentary, conceptual fine art, or commercial styling.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Photography directly prepares you for NCEA Level 3 Photography, university art and media programs, or building a professional creative portfolio.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll engage in hands-on location shoots, studio lighting setups, darkroom/digital editing sessions, and exhibit your best prints in senior showcase exhibitions!

For more information, talk to:

• Justin-Leigh Manuel, Head of Visual Arts — [email protected]

NCEA Level 2 Visual Art – Printmaking

Do you enjoy...?

• Hands-on tactile art processes like woodcut carving, etching, drypoint, and relief printing?
• Working with press machinery, specialised inks, and textured paper stocks to produce layered imagery?
• Combining traditional printmaking methods with contemporary visual design ideas?

What will you learn in Level 2 Printmaking?

• Print Techniques & Process Control: Master plate-making and printing methods such as woodblock/linocut, drypoint etching, monoprinting, and multi-plate colour registration.
• Sequential Idea Clarification: Use printmaking conventions to generate, test, and refine a related series of prints that build on a single central theme.
• Cultural & Historical Context: Study established printmakers—including indigenous Aotearoa/New Zealand, Pasifika, and international printmakers—to understand how graphic prints carry cultural narratives and social commentary.

Why choose Level 2 Printmaking?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in technical process planning, precise handcrafting, visual contrast analysis, and sequential thinking. These methodical skills build strong discipline across both arts and sciences.
• Connect to the real world: Printmaking techniques directly link to modern graphic publishing, textile design, screenprinting fashion, poster design, and commercial art production in Aotearoa/New Zealand and worldwide.
• Discover your passions: You will have the freedom to explore unique visual themes using diverse plate materials, colour ink combinations, and paper techniques.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Printmaking sets a solid foundation for NCEA Level 3 Printmaking, tertiary fine arts degrees, design pathways, and print media specialisations.
• It's engaging and fun! You get to work with hands-on machinery, carve plates, mix custom ink colours, and assemble a striking print portfolio board for senior showcases!

For more information, talk to:

• Justin-Leigh Manuel, Head of Visual Arts — [email protected]
• Lisa Rudden, Specialist Teacher for Painting & Printmaking Yr12-13 — [email protected]

Do you enjoy...?

• Investigating microscopic life, cell processes, and how DNA provides the blueprint for all living organisms?
• Exploring ecosystems and discovering how living things interact with each other and their changing environments?
• Understanding how genetic traits are inherited and how variation drives the survival of species?

What will you learn in Level 2 NCEA Biology?

• Cell Structure & Life Processes: Explore cell organelles, photosynthesis, respiration, cell division (mitosis), and enzyme activity that keep cells functioning.
• Genetic Variation & Inheritance: Examine the structure of DNA, gene expression, patterns of inheritance (monohybrid and dihybrid crosses), and how mutations and environmental factors create variation within populations.
• Ecological Communities & Adaptations: Investigate how plants and animals adapt to their ecological niches and how biotic and abiotic factors shape local communities and ecosystems.
• Practical Investigations: Carry out practical biological investigations, test hypotheses, collect empirical data, and analyse cell processes.

Why choose Level 2 NCEA Biology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll build essential skills in scientific observation, experimental design, data analysis, and evaluating biological evidence. These are important not just for biology, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Biology directly explains the world around us—from local conservation efforts and disease prevention to agriculture, genetics, and global climate issues.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers hands-on fieldwork, laboratory microscopy, and opportunities to study native New Zealand flora and fauna firsthand.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Biology provides the foundational concepts needed for Year 13 (Level 3) Biology and opens pathway options toward health professions, environmental science, and marine biology.
• It's engaging and fun!: You'll get hands-on in the lab and outdoors, examine living cells under the microscope, and unlock the fascinating mechanics of human and natural life!

For more information, please contact Mrs Renee Mackay, Year 12 Biology Teacher, at [email protected] or Mrs Elizabeth Jeong, TiC Biology, at [email protected]

Level 2 NCEA Chemistry

Do you enjoy...?

• Investigating in the lab to understand and control chemical reactions?
• Discovering the molecular structures behind organic substances like polymers, fuels, and everyday materials?
• Uncovering the energy changes, atomic structures, and chemical bonding that drive the physical world?

What will you learn in Level 2 NCEA Chemistry?

• Chemical Reactivity & Equilibrium: Investigate factors affecting reaction rates and chemical equilibrium systems using collision theory and Le Chatelier’s principle.
• Organic Chemistry: Explore functional groups, molecular structures, and the reactions of organic compounds including alkenes, alcohols, haloalkanes, and carboxylic acids.
• Atomic Structure, Bonding & Thermochemistry: Analyse periodic trends, molecular shapes, intermolecular forces, and enthalpy changes during chemical reactions.
• Reduction and Oxidation Processes: How the hidden transfer of electrons drives a variety of reactions in both everyday and industrial contexts
• b Develop laboratory skills in carrying out volumetric analysis (titrations).

Why choose Level 2 NCEA Chemistry?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in logical problem-solving, precise quantitative analysis, critical evaluation of experimental data, and scientific communication. These are important not just for chemistry, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Chemistry links theory directly to real-life applications—from pharmaceutical development and battery technology to environmental monitoring and industrial manufacturing.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to get hands-on in the laboratory with titrations and develop the core skills behind pharmaceutical and environmental chemistry. 
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Chemistry provides the essential concepts required for Year 13 (Level 3) Chemistry and serves as a key prerequisite for university pathways in medicine, engineering, pharmacy, veterinary science, and biotechnology.
• It's engaging and fun: You'll perform colour-changing titrations, manipulate and observe energetic reactions, and see the unseen world of molecules come to life.

For more information, talk to:

• Mrs Yushani Perera - HoF Science at [email protected] 

Do you enjoy...?

• Uncovering the foundations of Western democracy, politics, and modern civilisation?
• Reading epic tales of mythical monsters, heroic quests, legendary battles, and ancient gods?
• Analysing how ancient leaders, social customs, and moral values shape the stories we still tell today?

What will you learn in Level 2 NCEA Classical Studies?

• Athenian Democracy & Political Development: Examine the key events, revolutionary figures, and democratic institutions that transformed Athens into a superpower in classical Greece, laying the groundwork for modern democratic society.
• Homer’s Epic Poetry (The Odyssey): Journey alongside Odysseus as he battles mythical monsters, witches, hostile armies, and vengeful gods on his ten-year quest to return home to Ithaca.
• Ancient Values & Literary Conventions: Explore fundamental Greek social customs, leadership qualities, the status of the hero, and the storytelling conventions that defined the ancient Mediterranean world.

Why choose Level 2 NCEA Classical Studies?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical source analysis, textual interpretation, historical evaluation, and structured essay writing. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Classics is the blueprint for modern society. By studying ancient Athenian democracy and mythology, you'll better understand modern political systems, Western literature, film, art, and philosophy.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to dive deep into epic ancient literature, legendary heroes, and historical power struggles that match your personal interests.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Classical Studies builds essential research, literacy, and analytical skills that prepare you directly for Level 3 Classical Studies and tertiary study in Law, History, Political Science, English Literature, Philosophy, and Journalism.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll analyse high-stakes political intrigue, evaluate epic heroic storytelling, engage in classroom debates, and explore how ancient myths continue to influence modern pop culture!

For more information, talk to:

• Mr. Ambrose Samuels — Teacher in Charge (TIC) of Classical Studies [email protected]

Level 2 NCEA Design and Visual Communication Technology (DVC)

Do you enjoy...?

• Brainstorming creative ideas and transforming them into stunning visual concepts?
• Sketching, drawing, and modelling to solve architectural or product design problems?
• Exploring spatial layout, fashion, or product design using both paper and digital tools?

What will you learn in Level 2 NCEA DVC?

• Advanced Graphic Communication: Master freehand sketching, rendering, and technical drawing techniques to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Spatial & Product Design: Dive deep into architectural spatial planning or product engineering using specific design briefs.
• Design Eras & Influences: Research influential design movements (like Bauhaus or Mid-Century Modern) and apply these styles to your own work.
• Digital Media & CAD: Utilise professional computer-aided design (CAD) software and digital rendering to create realistic 3D prototypes.

Why choose Level 2 NCEA DVC?

• Develop valuable skills: Sharpen your visual literacy, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and precise spatial awareness skills.
• Connect to the real world: Work through the exact design process used by professional architects, interior designers, and product engineers in New Zealand.
• Discover your passions: Gain the creative freedom to explore your unique aesthetic, whether your interest lies in buildings, landscapes, or consumer products.
• Build a strong foundation: Earn achievement standards that form the core prerequisite for Level 3 DVC and help you build a professional tertiary portfolio.
• It's engaging and fun: Bring your wildest concepts to life on paper and screen, present your design story visually, and see your ideas evolve into final prototypes!

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mr Kozuls, TiC DVC, [email protected]

NCEA Level 2 Digital Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Building complex software, full-stack web apps, or video games using advanced tools like Flask, HTML/CSS, and game engines?
• Unlocking the secrets of cybersecurity and computer science by exploring encryption, error control, data structures, and algorithmic efficiency?
• Specialising in your creative or technical passion—from 3D modelling in Blender to animation, digital media, or design for manufacturing?

What will you learn in NCEA Level 2 Digital Technology?

• Advanced Programming & Computer Science: Design, test, and document complex computer programs, evaluate data structures based on performance and storage trade-offs, and investigate core CS mechanisms like encryption, error control, and computational complexity.
• Specialised Digital Outcomes & Iterative Development: Independently research, prototype, and build custom solutions in your chosen tech domain (e.g., L2 game development, web applications, 3D animation, or manufacturing design) while balancing ethical and user-experience (UX) considerations.
• Optimisation & Professional Workflows: Test, refine, and optimise digital tools, code, and media procedures to ensure robust, high-quality outcomes that solve real-world problems for end users.

Why choose NCEA Level 2 Digital Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in advanced software engineering, data structure optimisation, independent project management, and specialised digital design. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Discover how modern encryption protects global financial systems, how error-checking algorithms keep streaming networks running smoothly, and how real-world tech industries optimise software performance.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to level up your technical expertise through Term 1 skill workshops (like Flask or advanced Blender) before diving into a major, self-directed project tailored entirely to your personal career ambitions.
• Build a strong foundation: Earn NCEA Level 2 credits while building a high-level portfolio that seamlessly transitions you into NCEA Level 3, university computer science, or digital industry pathways.
• It's engaging and fun! Participate in fast-paced game jams, publish digital magazine spreads, build full-stack applications, and experience the satisfaction of taking full ownership of your tech outcomes!

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mr John, TIC Digital Technology, [email protected]

Do you enjoy...?

• Exploring distinct theatre forms like Physical Theatre, Elizabethan Theatre, Epic Theatre, or New Zealand Realism?
• Devising original, thought-provoking drama that challenges audience perspectives?
• Taking on substantial, complex scripted roles in a full production setting?

What will you learn in NCEA Level 2 Drama?

• Historical Theatre Forms & Features: Study and apply the performance conventions, social contexts, and practical techniques of a specific theatre form.
• Advanced Devising & Narrative Structure: Collaborate to create, refine, and structure original dynamic theatre using complex conventions, non-linear storytelling, and thematic depth.
• Substantial Scripted Performance: Perform a substantial role in a scripted play, developing deep character motivation, subtext, and precise physical/vocal control for a live audience.

Why choose NCEA Level 2 Drama?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in creative critical thinking, negotiation, leadership, public presentation, emotional resonance, and textual analysis. These transferable skills are highly valued across all academic disciplines and modern industries!
• Connect to the real world: Level 2 Drama dives into human psychology, historical contexts, and political storytelling. You’ll examine how dramatic forms reflect social change and learn to communicate complex political, cultural, or personal themes effectively.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to experiment with practical work, direct ensemble pieces, perform in production showcases, and critically evaluate live professional theatre.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Drama leads directly into NCEA Level 3 Drama, Scholarship Drama, and pathways in university studies, performing arts schools (like Toi Whakaari), communications, media production, law, and education.
• It's engaging and fun! Expect an energetic, interactive classroom dynamic filled with ensemble physical training, scene work, creative exploration, and visits to live theatre productions!

For more information, talk to:

Hannah Williams, HOD Drama: [email protected]

Level 2 NCEA Earth & Space Science

Do you enjoy...?

• Exploring the powerful geological forces that shape New Zealand's landscape, from volcanic eruptions to tectonic earthquakes?
• Investigating extreme environments, ocean currents, atmospheric systems, and global climate drivers?

What will you learn in Level 2 NCEA Earth & Space Science?

• Geological Systems & Tectonic Processes: Investigate New Zealand's dynamic geology, including plate tectonics, subduction zones, fault lines, volcanism, and the rock cycle.
• Atmosphere & Hydrosphere Systems: Explore the heat engine driving Earth's weather, global ocean conveyor belts, carbon cycling, and climate interaction systems.

Why choose Level 2 NCEA Earth & Space Science?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll sharpen essential skills in scientific research, environmental data evaluation, spatial analysis, and critical reasoning.
• Connect to the real world: Earth and Space Science links directly to vital issues in New Zealand and globally—such as natural hazard readiness, climate resilience, resource sustainability, and space exploration.
• Discover your passions: This course offers engaging opportunities for practical fieldwork, geological analysis, satellite data mapping, and exploring astronomical discoveries.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Earth & Space Science provides the essential foundation for Level 3 Earth & Space Science, preparing you for tertiary study in geology, geophysics, environmental engineering, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology.
• It's engaging and fun!: You'll study the land beneath your feet, the oceans around us, and the stars above, gaining a deep appreciation for the dynamic planet we call home!

For more information, talk to:

Mr John Smith - TiC Physics and Earth and Space Science at [email protected]

Level 2 NCEA Economics

Do you enjoy...?

• Analysing why prices rise and fall, how governments make major financial decisions, and what drives global markets?
• Exploring contemporary economic issues like inflation, trade, unemployment, and economic growth?
• Using models, data, and cause-and-effect reasoning to evaluate policy decisions and predict future trends?

What will you learn in Level 2 NCEA Economics?

• Macroeconomic Issues & Policies: Investigate the core economic issues facing New Zealand—including inflation, economic growth, employment, and international trade.
• Government Decision-Making: Evaluate how government fiscal and monetary policies attempt to manage economic challenges and improve societal well-being.
• Economic Models & Analysis: Master dynamic economic models (like aggregate demand and aggregate supply) to analyse economic shocks and policy impacts.

Why choose Level 2 NCEA Economics?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain advanced skills in data evaluation, policy analysis, logical reasoning, and clear economic communication. These are highly sought-after skills across tertiary study and many professional careers!
• Connect to the real world: Economics is in the news every day. You'll examine real-world situations—such as Reserve Bank interest rate changes, global supply chain disruptions, living costs, and international trade deals.
• Discover your passions: This subject lets you debate contemporary social and economic choices, evaluate policy trade-offs, and explore how global events shape New Zealand’s economic future.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Economics provides the essential conceptual platform for Level 3 Economics while keeping open tertiary pathways in business, law, public policy, finance, and international relations.

It's engaging and thought-provoking! You'll participate in real-world case evaluations, debate national policy options, analyse economic news live as it happens, and learn to view the world through an economist’s lens!

Level 2 NCEA Engineering Materials Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Precision machining and working with heavy-duty metalwork machinery?
• Figuring out how mechanical systems work and fixing moving parts?
• Using heat, flame, and force to cut, shape, and weld raw engineering materials?

What will you learn in Level 2 NCEA Engineering?

• Advanced Machine Operation: Master the setup and safe operation of engineering lathes, milling machines, pedestal drills, and band saws.
• Welding & Joining Techniques: Develop trade-level skills in MIG, TIG, or ARC welding, brazing, and mechanical fastening.
• Engineering Drawing & Maths: Learn to read engineering blueprints, interpret tolerances, and calculate precise cutting speeds and material dimensions.
• Precision Measurement: Use specialised engineering tools like micrometres, vernier callipers, and dial indicators to work within fractions of a millimetre.

Why choose Level 2 NCEA Engineering?

• Develop valuable skills: Move from basic metal craft to high-precision engineering, honing your accuracy, technical patience, and workshop independence.
• Connect to the real world: Complete practical standards aligned with Competenz (the Engineering ITO) and modern New Zealand manufacturing industries.
• Discover your passions: Discover which engineering path excites you most, from automotive engineering and machining to fabrication and fitting.
• Build a strong foundation: Earn industry-backed credits that transition seamlessly into Level 3 Engineering, specialised polytech courses, or a paid apprenticeship.
• It's engaging and fun: Get hands-on with heavy machinery, spark up the welders, and transform solid steel into precision-engineered, working projects!

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF of Technology, [email protected] or Mr Moss, Engineering Materials Technology Teacher (Mechanical Engineering Technology), [email protected]

Students will be placed in EAP/EAL depending on their English Language needs. Entry to this course is by HoD approval. Assessments are indicative only; they are subject to change based on student need.

Develop valuable skills: You'll learn how more sophisticated English language works, focusing on the 4 areas of English language learning: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. 

Connect to the real world: You'll learn the English needed for further study, both at Rosmini College and at University. 

Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to explore topics relevant to you and your experiences, your culture and your language.

Build a strong foundation: You will build a strong foundation in the English language, enabling you to communicate in English and access the academic English needed for further study. 

It's engaging and fun! You get to learn about other cultures, including New Zealand. You are able to pick topics that are interesting and relevant to you.

For more information, talk to:

Sian Waite, HoD EAL, [email protected].nz

Level 2 Food Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Brainstorming, testing, and refining your own unique food creations from scratch?
• Mastering high-level kitchen techniques and building authentic barista skills behind an espresso machine?
• Combining scientific problem-solving with creative design to turn fresh ideas into marketable food products?

What will you learn in Food Technology?

• Conceptual Design & Innovation: Develop creative conceptual designs for original food products tailored to solve specific real-world needs and opportunities.
• Prototyping & Practical Execution: Translate your designs into real, functional food prototypes through rigorous kitchen planning, testing, trialling, and step-by-step refinement.
• Advanced Processing & Barista Skills: Implement advanced food processing techniques with precision and learn fundamental coffee-making methods to prepare professional espresso drinks in a café setting.

Why choose Food Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in creative problem-solving, project documentation, technical execution, and critical thinking. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: As a dynamic blend of science, creativity, and practical application, this subject prepares you for high-demand careers in New Zealand's thriving national food and beverage industry.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to take full ownership of your creations, test out innovative recipes, and gain real-world hospitality experience crafting espresso drinks.
• Build a strong foundation: Develop crucial technological processes and documentation habits that prepare you for advanced Level 3 study and future pathways in food science, design, and hospitality.
• It's engaging and fun! Enjoy a highly practical, hands-on environment where innovation and real-world impact meet delicious, tangible outcomes.

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mrs van der Sruy, TiC Food Technology, Email: [email protected]

Do you enjoy?

• Debating important issues and forming your own well-reasoned opinions?
• Understanding complex global topics like travel, immigration, and employment?
• Thinking critically about your future and potential career possibilities?

What will you learn in NCEA Level 2 French?

This course represents a significant step up in intellectual demand, moving beyond personal description to reasoned argumentation. You will learn to use French to explore, explain, and justify your ideas on a range of contemporary issues. You will:

• Argue and Persuade: Learn to give and respond to advice, warnings, and suggestions. You will practise expressing approval and disapproval, agreement and disagreement, and justifying your opinions with clear reasons.  
• Analyse Complex Issues: Explore challenging and relevant topics such as youth issues, the ethics of travel, immigration, employment, and the diversity of the French-speaking world. This will broaden your global perspective and analytical skills.  
• Communicate with Confidence: Develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to understand and produce more detailed and sophisticated French. This will prepare you thoroughly for the five NCEA Level 2 achievement standards, including external exams on spoken (AS 91118) and written (AS 91121) texts.  

Why choose NCEA Level 2 French?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain highly sought-after skills in critical thinking, argumentation, and detailed analysis. These are essential for success in NCEA Level 3, university study, and the modern workplace.
• Connect to the real world: Engage with current events and global issues, understanding how different cultures approach complex social questions. This course will challenge your thinking and make you a more informed and engaged global citizen.  
• Discover your passions: Through research for your spoken presentation (AS 91120) or your portfolio of writing (AS 91122), you can deep-dive into an area of French culture or society that truly interests you, from politics to cinema to sport.  
• Build a strong foundation: This course provides a robust and proven pathway to NCEA Level 3 and beyond. The stability of the existing Level 2 framework means the course is well-resourced, with a clear history of student success. Many universities have language recommendations or requirements for degrees in arts, law, commerce, and science.  
• It's engaging and fun! We use authentic resources like news articles, podcasts, and films to debate real-world issues, supported by powerful learning platforms like Education Perfect to hone your skills.  

For more information, talk to Mr Elgoyhen ([email protected])

Geography

• Do you enjoy learning about the world around you? 
• Do you enjoy understanding global current affairs?
• Do you enjoy thinking of ways to solve real-world problems?

What will you learn in Geography?

• A contemporary geographic issue in New Zealand - learning about overfishing in our very own Hauraki Gulf.  What is the issue?  Which groups are involved and why?  What are the possible solutions to fix the issue?  Many of us want to be able to catch and eat fish, but we need to make sure we do it sustainably.
• A global topic - learning about alpine glaciers like the magnificent Fox and Franz Josef glaciers on the South Island.  Globally, where are they located?  Why are they located in these mountain ranges?  What are their impacts on people?
• An urban pattern - Murder in Chicago - during the few weeks teaching the topic this year, 42 mostly young, black men were shot and killed on the South and West sides of Chicago.  Why is it happening in these locations and to these people, and why has this changed over time?  We look at criminal theories, segregation, gentrification and other factors.  
• Geographic Research - we look at factors affecting residential property values in and around Devonport.  We collect data on a field trip and then present and explain this data.  What factor do you think is most important?  Sea views, beach access, proximity to city ferries?  
• Differences in Development - the rule of thumb is that urban areas (towns and cities) are more developed than rural areas.  The quality of people’s lives is better - that is why we all live in Auckland!  For this topic, we compare urban Australia and the Outback - watch Crocodile Dundee and Outback Truckers, and you’ll understand!

Why choose Geography?

• Develop valuable skills:  You’ll gain skills in presenting and analysing information and problem solving.  These are important not just for this subject but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world:  By its very nature, Geography is the study of the real world.  For example, studying a geographic challenge will enable you to understand that problems exist due to people having different viewpoints and that effective solutions need to satisfy a range of people.  
• Discover your passions:  The subject offers opportunities to study local and global contexts and issues.  You may have even visited these locations and be able to apply your understanding to prior experiences.    
• Build a strong foundation: The learning from this course will provide understanding for topics taught at Level 3 NCEA, such as explaining spatial patterns, evaluating impacts on people, collecting, presenting and explaining research data and understanding geographic issues and justifying possible solutions.  
• It’s engaging and fun!  There is a field trip, and I challenge you to find a more diverse L2 NCEA course taught at this school.   

For more information, talk to:

• Kaitlin Johnny -Teacher in Charge (TIC) Geography [email protected]

Why choose L2 History?

History is an exciting Social Science that engages with the historical narratives of people, places, and events from the past. We consider how these narratives are shaped, and how they influence our understanding of both ourselves and the world around us. By recognising how the past has shaped the present, you will develop as a confident, questioning, and empathetic individual, with an understanding of your own place in, and connection to, the world around you. 

What will you learn?

In History, you engage in consideration and debate about the significance of historical events. You will consider concepts such as power, change and continuity, cause and effect. You will also develop your understanding of the nature of historical inquiry and how it is based on evidence. When engaging with sources, you will be able to critically analyse sources, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and identify the various perspectives within and around them. Your study will be balanced between New Zealand and Global Histories. 

At level 2, our focus will be strongly on Contested Histories. We will look at various historical events through the context of :

• Strategic Bombing Campaigns of WWII, The Blitz, Bombing of Hamburg and Dresden
• The Pacific War, NZ involvement, and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

We begin our focus on World War Two and the European arena, exploring the tensions and techniques utilised during this period by air strategies to combat the enemy. We consider historical debates by deeply exploring the ethics and decision-making of all sides, and the outcomes, expressed through perspectives then and now for assessment.

We move into the Pacific theatre of war, exploring the rise of Japanese Imperialism, the bombing of Pearl Harbour and the Allied campaign across the islands of the Pacific.

History develops advanced research and writing skills. Students learn to recognise that histories are constructed from primary and secondary sources, develop critical thinking skills, and practise constructing an argument using selected evidence. They explore storytelling, ethics, and debate in history and engage with a variety of perspectives to consider the significance of historical places, people, events and the exercise of power in the past. 

 A field trip to MOTAT and a possible three-day field trip to Waiouru National Army Museum and surrounds may be offered in 2027. 

For more information, see TIC History Mrs. Alexandra Wilton [email protected]

Level 2 NCEA Japanese

Do you enjoy...?

• Unlocking a vibrant culture through its unique writing systems and language?
• Communicating effortlessly with native speakers when traveling, hosting, or collaborating?
• Exploring Japanese pop culture, cuisine, and modern traditions from a whole new perspective?

What will you learn in Japanese?

• Cultural Context & Social Dynamics: Decode Japanese customs and etiquette while exploring real-world topics like school life, youth culture, festivals, and leisure in Japan.
• Advanced Communication: Master Kanji characters, expand your vocabulary, and build fluency to hold spontaneous conversations, give opinions, and share personal experiences.
• Text Analysis & Creation: Craft detailed written texts and analyze authentic Japanese media—including blogs, articles, broadcasts, and video clips—to extract key ideas and subtle nuances.

Why choose Japanese?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in cross-cultural communication, critical analysis, and adaptability. These are highly valued not just for language studies, but for your future career in an increasingly globalized world!
• Connect to the real world: Japan is one of New Zealand’s major trading partners. Skills in Japanese open doors to careers in international business, tourism, diplomacy, translation, software design, and trade.
• Discover your passions: Dive deep into topics that interest you—whether that’s analyzing anime and manga scripts, mastering traditional cookery phrases, or connecting with exchange students.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Japanese prepares you directly for NCEA Level 3 Japanese, university-level language study, international scholarships (such as the JET Program), and living or working abroad.
• It's engaging and fun! Experience interactive role-plays, media projects, language games, cultural food tastings, and direct online exchanges with students in Japan!

For more information, talk to:

Mrs. Crosby, Head of Department, Japanese 

Email: [email protected]

12MAT – Mathematics

What will you learn in 12MAT? 

• Coordinate Geometry: Learn how to solve problems on a 2-dimensional plane using Coordinate Geometry skills.
• Trigonometry: Learn new trigonometric rules, e.g. Sine Rule, Cosine Rule, to determine lengths, angles and areas of any triangle.
• Graphs: Explore more complex graphs like parabolas, exponential, hyperbolas, cubics and see how these graphs can model real-life applications.
• Writing a Statistical Report (Statistical Inference): Learn how to make an inference of a population based on a sample and write a report on your findings.
• Probability (Concepts): Learn the key skills of probability to solve complex real-life problems.
• Networks: Learn the basics of a network and how to solve real-life problems, e.g., shortest distance between two cities, most economical fibre network.

 Why choose 12MAT?

For students who are not keen to specialise solely in Calculus or Statistics, this course will offer a mixture of all the strands of Mathematics:

Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Statistics and Probability.

The course also:

• Develops valuable skills: Become proficient in problem-solving using trigonometry, algebra, and statistical inference.
• Connects to the real world: Apply trigonometric rules, graphs, and network theory to solve practical, real-life problems.
• Help discover your passions: Explore the exciting worlds of statistics and networks to find what truly interests you. Master core concepts in algebra, trigonometry, and statistics for a successful future.
• It's engaging and fun! Dive into hands-on projects, from writing statistical reports to planning efficient networks.

 For more information, talk to: 

• Mr Amrein (Head of Department) [email protected]

12MAC – Mathematics with Calculus

What will you learn in 12MAC? 

• Trigonometry: Learn new trigonometric rules, e.g., Sine Rule, Cosine Rule, to determine lengths, angles and areas of any triangle.
• Graphs: Explore more complex graphs like parabolas, exponentials, hyperbolas, cubics and see how these graphs can model real-life applications.
• Algebra: Learn higher algebra skills that are needed to solve both complex mathematical problems and real-life problems.
• Simultaneous Equations: Learn how to solve real-life problems using algebra.
• Calculus: Explore the world of rates and related rates and see how this amazing, yet crazy world of Calculus has advanced our world to where we are today.

Why choose 12MAC?

• Develop valuable skills: Become proficient in higher-level algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
• Connect to the real world: Apply trigonometric rules and graphs to model real-life applications and solve practical problems.
• Discover your passions: Explore the amazing world of calculus and see how it has advanced society.
• Build a strong foundation: Master advanced algebra, trigonometry, and calculus for a successful future in any STEM field.
• It's engaging and fun!: Dive into complex graphs and equations to solve a variety of real-world puzzles.

 For more information, talk to: 

• Mr Amrein (Head of Department), [email protected]; Mr Payne [email protected];  Mr Lee [email protected]; or Dr Costa [email protected]

Students will be exposed to mathematical concepts from the strands related to:

• Algebra, Calculus, Graphs, Trigonometry

This course does not cover Statistics or Probability. For students interested in those strands of Mathematics, see the 12MAS or 12MAT courses.

12MAS – Mathematics with Statistics

What will you learn in 12MAS? 

• Writing a Statistical Report (Experiments): Learn how to run a statistical experiment to determine if a ‘treatment’ affects a group and write a report on your findings.
• Writing a Statistical Report (Statistical Inference): Learn how to make an inference of a population based on a sample and write a report on your findings.
• Probability Concepts (External Examination): Learn the key skills of probability to solve complex real-life problems.
• Networks: Learn the basics of a network and how to solve real-life problems, e.g., shortest distance between two cities, most economical fibre network.
• Sequences: Learn the key skills of number patterns and solve real-life problems using these skills.

Why choose 12MAS?

• Develop valuable skills: Become proficient in experimental design, data analysis, and network problem-solving.
• Connect to the real world: Apply mathematics to solve practical problems like finding the shortest distance between cities or analysing experimental data.
• Discover your passions: Explore the exciting worlds of network theory and probability to find what truly interests you.
• Build a strong foundation: Master core statistical concepts and number sequences for a successful future in any data-driven field.
• It's engaging and fun! Dive into hands-on projects, from designing statistical experiments to planning efficient networks.

Students will be exposed to mathematical concepts from the strands related to:

• Statistics, Probability, Trigonometry, Networks, Sequences

This course does not cover a lot of Algebra, Geometry or Graphs. For students interested in those strands of Mathematics, see the 12MAC course or the 12MAT course.

For more information, talk to:

• Mr Amrein (Head of Department) [email protected] or Mr Lee [email protected]

Level 2 NCEA Media Studies

Do you enjoy...?

• Analysing how movie genres and media franchises capture audiences worldwide?
• Creating original short films?
• Investigating the social, ethical, and political impacts of modern media and news networks?

What will you learn in Level 2 NCEA Media Studies?

• Genre Studies & Narrative Conventions: Analyse how film genres develop conventions over time to reflect changing cultural values and audience expectations.
• Hands-on Production & Design: Apply advanced camera techniques, lighting setups, audio recording, and video editing to produce a refined, individual media product.
• Media & Society: Investigate how real-world issues, events, or social groups are represented across different media platforms, examining the power dynamics behind media ownership.

Why choose Level 2 NCEA Media Studies?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical analysis, creative problem-solving, project management, and technical digital editing. 
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to take full creative ownership of a media project, from writing original screenplays and directing cast members to colour-grading and audio mixing.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Media Studies earns credits toward NCEA Level 2 Literacy and prepares you directly for Level 3 Media Studies, UE Literacy, and tertiary degrees in Film, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, and Design.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll spend time breaking down iconic movie scenes, filming on location, mastering video software, and holding class film screenings for your completed projects!

For more information, talk to:

• Head of Media Studies / English: Mrs Joelle Tait — [email protected]
• Teacher in Charge Senior of Media Studies: Mr Flynn Jones— [email protected]

Level 2 NCEA Music

What will you learn in Music? 

• Performance Skills: This involves demonstrating practical skills on an instrument (voice, electronic instruments
  and indigenous instruments are included as performance instruments). Students develop skills in planning, preparing,
  and refining performances, both as soloists and within groups. Key aspects include technical proficiency, musicality
  (e.g., dynamics, articulation, stylistic awareness), and presentation skills. Students only need a few years of learning
  to be able to achieve in performance.
  
  
• Creating (Composing) Music: This area focuses on developing original musical ideas. Students learn to shape, develop,
  and refine compositions, applying various music concepts (such as melody, rhythm, harmony, tonality, form, and texture).
  Students can compose using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs like GarageBand, BandLab, etc) as well as computer notation
  programs such as Sibelius and MuseScore.
  
  
• Understanding Music in Relation to Contexts (Studying Music / Aural and Theory): This strand involves analysing
  and understanding music from various cultural and historical contexts. A significant part of this involves developing aural
  skills (listening and identifying musical elements) and music theory knowledge (e.g., keys, chords, intervals, common
  musical conventions). It also includes exploring the context in which music is created, such as social and cultural factors,
  and the role of music in different communities, including a strong emphasis on Māori music (waiata, taonga puoro) and
  tikanga (cultural protocols).

Why choose Music? 

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills such as analytical thought, problem-solving, literacy and language development,
  mathematical and logical reasoning, teamwork, communication, plus many more. These are important not just for this subject,
  but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Through career and professional pathways (e.g. performer, composer, educator, music therapist,
  arts administration, event coordinator, etc), cognitive and academic transfer (problem solving, mathematical reasoning,
  language and literacy, etc, life skills, and social and collaborative skills.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to perform music, create music, be part of music groups, and study at
  universities or conservatories around the world, plus a myriad of other opportunities in the arts community.
• Build a strong foundation: Learning music provides a remarkably strong foundation for further study, not just in music itself,
  but across a wide range of academic disciplines and professional fields. This is due to the unique combination of cognitive,
  emotional, and social skills it cultivates.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll find Music to be both engaging and fun! From composing your own work to performing solo
  or with peers, it's always a rewarding experience. What's more, the skills acquired through Music truly help you grow into
  a well-rounded student.
  
  

For more information, talk to: 

• Vanessa Kay (HOD Music)

Level 2 NCEA Outdoor Education (12OED)

Do you enjoy...?

• Taking on outdoor pursuits like rock climbing, surfing, canyoning and hiking?
• Leading teams in dynamic environments while developing essential life skills, communication, and adaptability?
• Connecting deeply with Aotearoa's wilderness through hands-on practical camps and overnight tramps?

What will you learn in Level 2 Outdoor Education?

• Outdoor Skills: Experience technical skills across diverse pursuits—including surfing, rock climbing, high-ropes, and overnight tramping—balancing classroom theory with immersive practical opportunities.
• Leadership, Communication & Life Skills: Develop critical interpersonal skills, adaptability, and group leadership, preparing you to take on senior roles within school, tertiary study, and the modern workforce.
• Risk Management & Applied Safety: Analyse environmental hazards, implement real-time safety strategies, and build confidence while navigating challenging natural settings.

Why choose Level 2 Outdoor Education?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in leadership, communication, team building, and practical problem-solving. This course actively grows students into community leaders—many OED alumni go on to become prefects, sports captains, peer support leaders, and Young Vinnies leaders!
• Connect to the real world: Apply learning directly to real-world environments during multi-day expeditions, with possible options to gain industry-recognized qualifications like Scuba Diving certificates or enter professional outdoor instructing.
• Discover your passions: With an exciting range of planned activities, including a mud-run, overnight tramps, surfing, rock climbing, canyoning, and optional trips for scuba diving.
• Build a strong foundation: Earn up to 16 internal Achievement Standard credits (plus optional Unit Standards like 11 Scuba credits), creating a solid academic pathway into Level 3 Outdoor Education, tertiary study, or careers in Adventure Tourism, Environmental Science, Emergency Services, and Leadership.
• It's engaging and fun! Allocated 9 periods per cycle, 12OED offers an unbeatable balance of classroom theory and high-energy, real-world outdoor adventures that build lifelong friendships and memories.

Important Course Requirements:

Financial Commitment Notice: Due to the nature of this course (including specialised equipment, external instructors, and multi-day trips), there is a course cost of approximately $1,000. Whānau must commit to paying these course costs prior to a student's acceptance into 12OED being secured.

For more information, talk to:

• Teacher in Charge of Outdoor Education, James McIntyre
• Office Location: Physical Education Department Office under the Old Gym. 
• Email:   [email protected]   (Check with your current PE teacher for direct contact details)

Level 2 NCEA Physics

Do you enjoy...?

• Understanding how forces, motion, energy, and momentum dictate the physical world around you?
• Discovering how electricity, magnetism, and light behave to power modern technology?
• Conducting hands-on experiments to uncover mathematical patterns and physical laws?

What will you learn in Level 2 NCEA Physics?

• Mechanics: Investigate physical motion (kinematics), forces (dynamics), momentum, and energy using two-dimensional vectors, projectile motion, and circular motion principles.
• Waves & Optics: Explore the properties of light and sound, including reflection, refraction, lenses, total internal reflection, diffraction, and wave interference.
• Electricity & Electromagnetism: Analyse direct current (DC) circuits, electrical resistance, voltage, static electricity, and the fundamental interactions between magnetic fields and electrical currents.
• Atomic & Nuclear Physics / Practical Investigations: Examine atomic models, radioactivity, half-life, and nuclear reactions, while also developing experimental skills to graph and analyse non-linear physical relationships.

Why choose Level 2 NCEA Physics?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in mathematical modelling, analytical problem-solving, precise data collection, and logical reasoning. These are important not just for physics, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Physics explains everything from the mechanics of a car crash and the structural integrity of buildings to the lenses in your phone camera and electrical grids.
• Discover your passions: This subject provides hands-on opportunities to build electrical circuits, track physical projectiles, measure the behaviour of light, and mathematically prove the laws of the universe.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 2 Physics is a critical stepping stone for Year 13 (Level 3) Physics and serves as an essential foundation for tertiary study in engineering, architecture, aviation, computer science, and the physical sciences.
• It's engaging and fun!: You'll launch projectiles, manipulate lasers and optics, build circuits, and see mathematical theories come to life in the laboratory.

For more information, talk to:

• Mr Pranav Mistry, Teacher of Physics at [email protected] or Mr John Smith - TiC Physics and ESS at [email protected]

Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Māori & Te Ao Haka

Do you enjoy...?

• Deepening your fluency in te reo Māori while mastering authentic performance, haka, and waiata?
• Earning NCEA Level 2 credits across two rich, culturally grounding pathways in one unified course?
• Exploring the deeper political, historical, and artistic expressions embedded within Te Ao Māori?

What will you learn in Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Māori & Te Ao Haka?

• Advanced Language & Communication (Te Reo Māori): Communicate fluently across complex historical, social, and personal topics. Refine your use of formal grammar, idioms (kīwaha), proverbs (whakataukī), critical reading, and persuasive writing to meet NCEA Level 2 standards.
• Mastery of Performing Arts Disciplines (Te Ao Haka): Perform, choreograph, and evaluate advanced disciplines within Te Ao Haka (mōteatea, waiata-ā-ringa, haka, poi, and whakaeke). Gain deep insight into composition styles, stage presence, and regional performance techniques.
• Research & Cultural Analysis: Investigate local tribal histories (whakapapa), significant pūrākau, and contemporary issue-based compositions, developing high-level research and critical analysis skills.

Why choose Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Māori & Te Ao Haka?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll build high-level skills in advanced public speaking, critical thinking, creative performance, academic research, and leadership. These skills demonstrate senior academic rigour and strong cultural competence.
• Connect to the real world: High-level fluency in te reo Māori alongside performance mastery is in top demand across law, governance, tertiary education, media, environmental management, sports management, and health sectors in Aotearoa.
• Discover your passions: Take on leadership roles in stage performances, creative composition workshops, local history projects, and Rosmini’s Kapa Haka and school-wide tikanga protocols.
• Build a strong foundation: Earn valuable NCEA Level 2 credits (contributing toward University Entrance literacy requirements) while setting up a direct pathway toward NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori & Te Ao Haka.
• It's engaging and fun! Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment grounded in whanaungatanga and pride, where interactive rehearsals, creative expression, and strong brotherhood make learning deeply rewarding.

For more information, talk to:

Mr. Kane Wilson

Deputy Headmaster / Head of Department – Māori

? Email: [email protected]

Level 2 NCEA Wood Materials Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Doing practical, hands-on work that gets you out of the classroom and using real tools?
• Building functional trade projects like indoor and outdoor furniture?
• Learning the actual skills used by builders, carpenters, cabinet makers, furniture makers and tradies in New Zealand industries?

What will you learn in Level 2 Wood Materials Technology?

• Workplace Safety & First Aid: Understand standard site safety, identify hazards, and learn how to keep yourself and your team safe.
• Trade Tool Competency: Gain confidence and formal sign-offs using a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery.
• Materials & Calculations: Learn to identify different timbers and hardware, read drawings, and calculate accurate cutting lists.
• Project Construction: Work individually or in groups to measure, cut, join, and assemble related timber projects from start to finish.

Why choose Level 2 Wood Materials Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: Learn the essential basics of carpentry, from accurate measuring and cutting to proper sanding and painting finishes.
• Connect to the real world: Develop real collaborative communication skills working in a team environment.
• Discover your passions: Figure out which industries you like best, whether it's building, joinery, cabinet making, furniture making, landscaping, or painting and decorating.
• Build a strong foundation: Earn credits that contribute directly to your NCEA Level 2 and set you up perfectly for Level 3 Wood Materials Technology for an apprenticeship while keeping your options open for university.
• It's engaging and fun: Get on the tools, work on real physical projects every week, and finish the year with quality items you built with your own hands!

For more information, talk to Mr Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mr Salt, Wood Materials Technology Teacher, [email protected]

Students must request an exemption to take this course. Acceptance into this course is limited. An interview may be required along with parental support throughout the programme. The main entry criteria is high attendance levels, effort in classes and ability to relate positively with adults.

Gateway is designed for students who wish to explore career options while they are still at school.

This course is available to students in Years 12 and 13. 

Should students choose this course in Year 12, they will not be able to complete it again in Year 13, unless given prior permission by Mr Latch. This course works best when a student completes the year and then leaves school to pursue other options.

The expectation is that every student will complete a minimum of10 days of work in an occupation(s) they are interested in during the year. This could be 10 Fridays, or largely in the holidays.

In Term One, students who choose Gateway will spend time in class exploring career paths they are interested in. Students will make CVs and discuss employment-related issues. Students will also complete the required Health and Safety and First Aid courses that will allow them to legally go onto work sites.

In Terms Two and Three, students will work for one day a week in a workplace they are interested in. When in class, students will work on unit standards that match this work placement. 

For example, a student keen on working in radio/broadcasting will complete standards specifically related to this work. 

Some students within this class may also have the opportunity to attend Unitec one day a week for 30 weeks. At Unitec, students study either Automotive or building options, while still being enrolled at Rosmini College. These courses are 70% practical and 30 % theory. Applications for these positions close in Term 4 this year.

Students must request an exemption to take this course. Acceptance into this course is limited. An interview may be required along with parental support throughout the programme. The main entry criteria is high attendance levels, effort in classes and ability to relate positively with adults.

Gateway is designed for students who wish to explore career options while they are still at school.

This course is available to students in Years 12 and 13. 

Should students choose this course in Year 12, they will not be able to complete it again in Year 13, unless given prior permission by Mr Latch. This course works best when a student completes the year and then leaves school to pursue other options.

The expectation is that every student will complete a minimum of10 days of work in an occupation(s) they are interested in during the year. This could be 10 Fridays, or largely in the holidays.

In Term One, students who choose Gateway will spend time in class exploring career paths they are interested in. Students will make CVs and discuss employment-related issues. Students will also complete the required Health and Safety and First Aid courses that will allow them to legally go onto work sites.

In Terms Two and Three, students will work for one day a week in a workplace they are interested in. When in class, students will work on unit standards that match this work placement. 

For example, a student keen on working in radio/broadcasting will complete standards specifically related to this work. 

Some students within this class may also have the opportunity to attend Unitec one day a week for 30 weeks. At Unitec, students study either Automotive or building options, while still being enrolled at Rosmini College. These courses are 70% practical and 30 % theory. Applications for these positions close in Term 4 this year.

Do you enjoy...?

• Critically analysing sport and exercise science to optimise performance and movement?
• Investigating complex socio-cultural issues surrounding physical activity, equity, and sport in Aotearoa New Zealand?
• Taking ownership of independent project-based research that challenges your thinking and analytical skills?

What will you learn in Level 3 Academic Physical Education?

• Application of Biophysical Principles: Evaluate in depth biomechanical principles, functional anatomy, training science, and sports psychology to improve performance in self-selected physical contexts.
• Socio-cultural Critical Analysis: Critique physical activity trends, sporting issues, and cultural phenomena in New Zealand, examining how power, policy, and societal values shape participation.
• Independent Research & Evaluation: Plan, execute, and evaluate self-directed projects, developing high-level research methodologies and evidence-based arguments.

Why choose Level 3 Academic Physical Education?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical thinking, self-management, academic writing, and independent research. Because 13APD is heavily project-based, self-motivation and initiative are essential to your success!
• Connect to the real world: Apply critical lenses to current sporting controversies, health initiatives, and national physical culture, evaluating how sport impacts modern New Zealand society.
• Discover your passions: Take control of your learning through self-directed research projects that align with your specific interests in athletic performance, exercise science, or sports sociology.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Academic PE is a University Approved Subject (offering UE credits), opening direct academic pathways into university degrees such as Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Health Sciences, Sociology, Education, and Sports Management.
• It's engaging and fun! Although this is a challenging course with high theoretical content, you'll engage in deep class debates, practical trials, and meaningful self-driven inquiries.

Course Entry & Requirements:

Prerequisites: Previous success in Academic Physical Education (12APD) is an advantage. However, strong performance in Level 2 Outdoor Education or Level 2 NCEA in general is required for students without prior APD experience. (Please speak with Mr McIntyre if you fall into this category).

For more information, talk to:

• Mr McIntyre / Head of Physical Education Department, Rosmini College
• Office Location: Rosmini Gymnasium Staffroom, below the Old Gym. 
• Email: [email protected] (Check with your current PE teacher for direct contact details)

Level 3 NCEA Accounting

Do you enjoy...?

• Analysing financial data and discovering how real-world businesses operate and grow?
• Solving complex financial puzzles to help companies maximise their profits?
• Mastering practical management tools that set you up for university commerce degrees and entrepreneurship?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Accounting?

• Financial Accounting for Partnerships and Companies: Prepare, interpret, and evaluate formal financial statements, accounting records, and annual reports for large enterprise structures.
• Management Accounting for Decision-Making: Apply cost-volume-profit analysis, job costing, and cash budgeting techniques to help business owners make strategic operational choices.
• Conceptual Frameworks & Systems: Evaluate how accounting concepts, corporate ethics, and financial reporting standards shape modern global commerce.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Accounting?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in financial analysis, critical thinking, strategic planning, and data evaluation. These are essential not just for accounting, but for any future business venture, management position, or tertiary study!
• Connect to the real world: Explore how major public companies manage cash flow, navigate financial risks, and make multi-million dollar investment decisions. You will analyse real-world financial reports from listed companies to see how executive choices impact market performance.
• Discover your passions: Dig into real-life business case studies, model financial scenarios, and investigate corporate sustainability and governance practices.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Accounting directly prepares you for University Commerce degrees (BCom) in accounting, finance, economics, and business management—giving you a distinct head start in your first year of tertiary study.
• It's engaging and fun! Step into the role of a business consultant: use financial modelling tools, test strategy scenarios, and debate the ethical dilemmas facing modern corporate leaders.

For more information, talk to:

• Head of Accounting: [email protected]

NCEA Level 3 Visual Art – Design

Do you enjoy...?

• Solving complex visual communication challenges through branding, typography, UI/UX, and publication design?
• Working with professional Adobe Creative Cloud tools to bring sophisticated graphic concepts to life?
• Creating complete visual identity systems, promotional campaigns, or digital illustrations?

What will you learn in Level 3 Design?

• Professional Software & Design Conventions: Master advanced vector rendering, typographic hierarchy, grid systems, and layout design using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Comprehensive Design Brief Resolution: Execute a self-directed design brief, systematically testing, refining, and resolving graphic solutions across a 3-panel portfolio board.
• Industry & Cultural Analysis: Analyse modern design frameworks, brand strategy, and graphic art movements across Aotearoa/New Zealand and global creative markets.

Why choose Level 3 Design?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in strategic visual communication, user-centred design thinking, technical software mastery, and commercial project planning.
• Connect to the real world: Design is vital to modern commerce—from app and web design (UI/UX) to packaging, movie marketing, game art, motion graphics, and corporate branding in Aotearoa/New Zealand and globally.
• Discover your passions: You choose your client/brand brief, whether designing a complete visual identity for a music festival, launching a game, creating an eco-brand, or designing a magazine.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Design earns University Entrance (UE) credits and builds a portfolio for university applications in Graphic Design, Architecture, Product Design, Creative Technologies, or Advertising.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll operate as a studio creative director, produce professional-grade print layouts, build a high-impact portfolio board, and showcase your designs to the school community!

For more information, talk to:

• Justin-Leigh Manuel, Head of Visual Arts — [email protected]

NCEA Level 3 Visual Art – Painting

Do you enjoy...?

• Refining your personal artistic voice through sophisticated acrylic, oil, and mixed-media techniques?
• Developing a self-directed body of work based on an original concept, theme, or personal philosophy?
• Critically engaging with contemporary painting practices across Aotearoa/New Zealand and the global art world?

What will you learn in Level 3 Painting?

• Advanced Media Mastery: Demonstrate high-level technical control over paint application, surface treatment, colour theory, and compositional structure.
• Autonomous Portfolio Investigation: Systematically generate, regenerate, and clarify an extended body of work that shows a clear depth of idea development across a 3-panel folio.
• Critical Contextual Analysis: Research and synthesise conventions from contemporary and historical painters—including Māori, Pasifika, and international artists—to inform your mature classroom practice.

Why choose Level 3 Painting?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain advanced critical thinking, independent research, project management, and conceptual synthesis. These high-level skills are highly sought after by universities and innovative creative industries.
• Connect to the real world: Painting conventions inform fine art gallery practice, concept design, production design for film/television, illustration, and art curation in Aotearoa/New Zealand and internationally.
• Discover your passions: You have complete autonomy to design your own research brief, enabling you to produce a deeply personal portfolio that reflects your identity, values, and artistic perspective.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Painting provides University Entrance (UE) credits and prepares you directly for university degree entry in Fine Arts, Design, Creative Media, Architecture, or Art History.
• It's engaging and fun! You will work in an authentic classroom environment, produce a high-calibre 3-panel folio board, engage in peer critiques, and feature in the end-of-year senior art exhibition!

For more information, talk to:

• Justin-Leigh Manuel, Head of Visual Arts — [email protected]
• Lisa Rudden, Specialist Teacher for Painting & Printmaking Yr12-13 — [email protected]

NCEA Level 3 Visual Art – Photography

Do you enjoy...?

• Constructing sophisticated visual narratives using advanced digital camera techniques and professional lighting?
• Mastering industry-standard editing software to produce high-concept, polished photographic works?
• Investigating how lens-based media influences culture, identity, and visual media in Aotearoa/New Zealand and globally?

What will you learn in Level 3 Photography?

• Advanced Digital & Studio Mastery: Command camera controls, specialised lighting setups, and advanced post-production techniques using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Systematic Narrative Development: Plan, shoot, and curate a 3-panel portfolio that demonstrates a continuous, highly refined thematic investigation or visual concept.
• Lens-Based Critical Context: Research and evaluate contemporary photojournalists, fashion photographers, and fine art lens artists to inform your own style and editorial choices.

Why choose Level 3 Photography?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in visual communication, technical fluency, digital asset management, and creative direction—essential assets in our modern visual economy.
• Connect to the real world: Photography drives commercial industries, including advertising, editorial fashion, film cinematography, photojournalism, sports media, and digital content creation across Aotearoa/New Zealand and worldwide.
• Discover your passions: You dictate your own photographic brief—whether focusing on documentary storytelling, portraiture, architectural study, conceptual fashion, or abstract fine art.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Photography provides University Entrance (UE) credits and equips you with a portfolio suitable for tertiary entry into Photography, Film, Media Studies, Digital Design, or Advertising.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll conduct professional-style shoots on location and in the studio, curate a sleek 3-panel folio board, and present your work in the senior exhibition!

For more information, talk to:

• Justin-Leigh Manuel, Head of Visual Arts — [email protected]

NCEA Level 3 Visual Art – Printmaking

Do you enjoy...?

• Pushing the boundaries of traditional relief, intaglio, and screenprinting methods to create complex visual works?
• Combining technical printmaking processes with experimental layering, paper techniques, and contemporary concepts?
• Producing a mature, cohesive body of prints that tell a compelling visual story?

What will you learn in Level 3 Printmaking?

• Advanced Print Techniques: Master sophisticated plate-making and impression processes, including woodcut, drypoint/etching, collograph, multi-plate registration, and hybrid print methods.
• Sequential Concept Resolution: Systematically clarify and expand an original visual investigation across a 3-panel folio board, demonstrating fluent idea progression.
• Cultural & Critical Context: Research established printmakers—from Aotearoa/New Zealand, the Pacific, and international traditions—to integrate mature pictorial conventions into your work.

Why choose Level 3 Printmaking?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in technical precision, methodical project planning, spatial balance, and creative problem-solving under specialised classroom conditions.
• Connect to the real world: Printmaking links directly to graphic publishing, textile and fashion print design, commercial branding, illustration, and contemporary gallery practice worldwide.
• Discover your passions: You will drive your own project from initial concept to final impression, choosing your own themes, paper stocks, plate materials, and colour palettes.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Printmaking earns University Entrance (UE) credits and sets up a competitive portfolio for tertiary applications in Fine Arts, Design, Print Media, and Creative Industries.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll operate specialised classroom presses, experiment with rich ink mixtures, craft physical plates, and showcase an impressive print portfolio at the senior exhibition!

For more information, talk to:

• Justin-Leigh Manuel, Head of Visual Arts — [email protected]
• Lisa Rudden, Specialist Teacher for Painting & Printmaking Yr12-13 — [email protected]

Level 3 NCEA Biology

Do you enjoy...?

• Investigating how organisms adapt, behave, and respond to their external environment and internal biological clocks?
• Exploring the mechanisms of evolution and speciation that have shaped the incredible diversity of life on Earth?
• Tracing human evolutionary history through fossil records, tool technologies, and molecular genetics? - Optional standard

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Biology?

• Plant and Animal Responses (Behavioural Ecology): Examine how organisms respond to environmental cues, including orientation, homing, navigation, biological clocks, photoperiodism, and complex social interactions like animal hierarchies and territoriality.
• Speciation and Evolutionary Processes: Investigate how evolutionary forces—such as natural selection, genetic drift, mutations, and isolation mechanisms—lead to the origin of new species.
• Socio-scientific Issues & Biological Research: Research a modern biological issue or biotechnological development to evaluate its scientific principles, societal impacts, and ethical implications.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Biology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll sharpen your skills in scientific research, critical analysis of complex evidence, evaluation of socio-scientific arguments, and formal scientific reporting. These high-level skills are vital for university-level study!
• Connect to the real world: Biology addresses fundamental global questions—from understanding human origins and biodiversity conservation to addressing ethical dilemmas in modern gene technology and medical advancement.
• Discover your passions: This subject provides opportunities to engage in deep biological research, evaluate contemporary biological debates, and explore how life adapts and survives in ever-changing environments.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Biology is an essential gateway course for university degree pathways in Medicine, Veterinary Science, Biomedical Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, Health Sciences, Forestry, and Genetics.
• It's engaging and fun: You'll piece together the ultimate puzzle of life on Earth, uncover human evolutionary history, and debate the future of biology in a modern world.

For more information, talk to:

• Mrs Renee Mackay - Year 13 Biology Teacher
• Mrs Elizabeth Jeong - TiC Biology

Level 3 NCEA Business Studies

Do you enjoy...?

• Exploring how large companies adapt, innovate, and thrive in complex, fast-changing global markets?
• Developing strategic solutions for real-world corporate challenges, marketing dilemmas, and ethical issues?
• Using leadership, critical thinking, and business logic to pitch innovative ideas and run an authentic enterprise?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Business Studies?

• Strategic Business Operations: Investigate how large New Zealand and multinational corporations make strategic decisions, manage organisational culture, and navigate change.
• Global Market Expansion: Explore how businesses take products international—analysing global marketing strategies, cultural considerations, trade barriers, and export operations.
• Innovative Enterprise (Young Enterprise Scheme): Plan, carry out, and review a hands-on, authentic business activity where you launch, market, and sell a real product or service in the market.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Business Studies?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll build high-level expertise in strategic planning, risk management, financial forecasting, project management, and executive-level pitching—skills highly valued by employers and universities alike!
• Connect to the real world: Business studies is completely practical. You'll analyse modern corporate case studies, explore ethical and sustainable business practices, and examine how global economic shifts impact real companies.
• Discover your passions: Through real enterprise projects and local business mentoring, you'll gain practical experience in leadership, marketing, and entrepreneurship to see where your professional strengths lie.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Business Studies provides a direct head-start for tertiary degrees in Commerce, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Management, International Business, and Law.

It's engaging, practical, and real-world ready! You'll run your own genuine business venture, pitch to industry judges, analyse major corporate decisions, and gain hands-on experience running a company from the ground up!

Do you enjoy...?

• Exploring the deep chemical principles behind oxidation-reduction, spectroscopy, and thermodynamics?
• Analysing how organic molecules are synthesised to create modern medicines, polymers, and materials?
• Using advanced quantitative calculations and precise laboratory techniques to solve complex chemical problems?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Chemistry?

• Thermodynamic Principles & Periodic Trends: Investigate enthalpy, entropy, spontaneous reactions, atomic radii, electron configurations, and periodicity.
• Organic & Polymers Chemistry: Structure, name, and predict reaction pathways for complex organic molecules including esters, amides, acyl chlorides, and polymers, as well as analysing functional group identification.
• Equilibrium & Aqueous Systems: Master aqueous equilibria calculations including pH, buffer solutions, solubility product constants, and acid-base titration curves.
• Redox Systems & Chemical Analysis: Analyse oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemical and electrolytic cells, or perform quantitative chemical analysis in the laboratory.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Chemistry?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in advanced mathematical problem-solving, high-level analytical reasoning, experimental precision, and evidence-based argument. These are important not just for science, but for university-level study across all disciplines.
• Connect to the real world: Level 3 Chemistry connects to cutting-edge industries—from drug design and green energy solutions to forensics, nanotechnology, and environmental sustainability.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to work with complex chemical synthesis, perform precise laboratory titrations, and investigate the chemical systems that power our modern world.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Chemistry is essential for university degree programs such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemical & Materials Engineering, Veterinary Science, Biomedical Science, and Food Technology.
• It's engaging and fun!: You'll tackle challenging concepts, carry out sophisticated practical work, and gain a profound understanding of how universe-scale laws operate at the molecular level.

For more information, talk to:

• Mrs Yushani Perera - HoF Science at [email protected] 

Do you enjoy...?

• Uncovering the dramatic lives, brilliant military campaigns, and complex minds of history's greatest conquerors?
• Exploring ancient theatre, sharp political satire, and hilarious comedic masterpieces that still mock society today?
• Examining how ancient power struggles, war, art, and philosophy laid the foundations of modern Western civilisation?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Classical Studies?

• The Campaigns of Alexander the Great: Chart the legendary military conquests of the young Macedonian king as he overthrew the Persian Empire, examining his complex personality—from magnanimous leader to ruthless autocrat—and how his campaign spread Hellenistic culture across the known world.
• Old Attic Comedy (Aristophanes): Study the satirical plays Wasps and Frogs, analysing ancient theatrical production, stagecraft, and the clever comedic techniques used to entertain and educate Athenian citizens.
• Ancient Athenian Society & Politics: Gain rare insights into daily life, political conflict, social tensions, and historical crises in ancient Athens through the sharp, funny, and surprisingly familiar lens of Aristophanic comedy.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Classical Studies?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain advanced skills in critical text analysis, historical evaluation, literary critique, source interpretation, and persuasive essay writing. These are important not just for this subject, but for university-level study and your future career!
• Connect to the real world: By examining the politics, comedy, and conflicts of antiquity, you'll see how human nature, political spin, leadership flaws, and societal humour have remained remarkably unchanged over thousands of years.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to analyse legendary military battles, dissect political satire, and pursue independent research into ancient figures and cultural movements that spark your curiosity.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Classical Studies provides an ideal academic foundation for tertiary degrees in Law, History, English Literature, Political Science, Philosophy, International Relations, Film & Screenwriting, and Journalism.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll dive into epic battle tactics, read laugh-out-loud ancient comedies, critique complex military leadership, and debate the ethics of empire-building!

For more information, talk to:

• Ambrose Samuels — Teacher in Charge (TIC) of Classical Studies [email protected]

Level 3 NCEA Design and Visual Communication Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Innovating original solutions for complex architectural spaces or product engineering problems?
• Developing a unique personal aesthetic and pushing the boundaries of visual media?
• Curating professional design portfolios that showcase your entire creative journey?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA DVC?

• Bespoke Brief Development: Define your own design constraints, user needs, and environmental contexts for a completely self-directed project. [1]
• Advanced Visual Literacy: Master sophisticated ideation sketching, realistic textural rendering, and complex presentation layouts.
• Spatial & Product Engineering: Solve intricate structural, ergonomic, and material challenges within your chosen design field.
• Professional CAD & Modelling: Leverage industry-standard 3D modeling software, architectural rendering tools, and physical prototyping to test your concepts.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA DVC?

• Develop valuable skills: Refine your critical analysis, divergent thinking, and visual storytelling capabilities to a professional level.
• Connect to the real world: Synthesize environmental, cultural, and societal influences to create meaningful designs that address real human experiences.
• Discover your passions: Take absolute ownership of your creative direction, specializing deeply in architecture, interior design, landscape design, or industrial product styling.
• Build a strong foundation: Produce a high-calibre design portfolio essential for university admissions into Architecture, Industrial Design, or Creative Media.
• It's engaging and fun: Experience the thrill of complete creative autonomy, transforming abstract concepts into highly detailed, exhibition-ready visual presentations!

For more information, talk to: Mr. Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mr. Kozuls, TiC DVC, [email protected]

NCEA Level 3 Digital Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Architecting complex software, building immersive video games, or engineering smart web applications using industry-standard tools?
• Unravelling the power of modern technology—from Artificial Intelligence and social algorithms to computer graphics, big data, and network protocols?
• Leading your own high-level digital innovations—either independently or in collaborative, cross-functional teams?

What will you learn in NCEA Level 3 Digital Technology?

• Software Engineering & Computer Science: Master accepted software engineering methodologies to plan, build, document, and test complex programs, while evaluating advanced topics like formal languages, visual computing, network protocols, and Artificial Intelligence.
• System Integration & UX Design: Synthesise specialised knowledge across digital systems—such as network architecture, embedded devices, data systems, and user experience (UX) design—to solve real-world problems.
• Agile Project Management & Team Innovation: Apply professional iterative development processes to research, prototype, test, and deploy a major, fit-for-purpose digital outcome in your chosen technical or creative domain.

Why choose NCEA Level 3 Digital Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in software engineering architecture, agile project management, user experience research, and critical systems thinking. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Explore how modern tech companies deploy AI and social algorithms, protect networked systems, and utilise professional software engineering workflows that mirror actual tech industry environments.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to specialise deeply in what excites you most—whether that's coding intelligent software, building games, creating 3D graphics, or leading a collaborative team project.
• Build a strong foundation: As an NCEA Level 3 subject (with external standard pathways 91908 & 91909), this course helps build a professional portfolio that prepares you directly for university degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, UX/UI Design, and high-demand tech careers.
• It's engaging and fun! Compete in high-energy game jams, publish digital portfolio spreads, collaborate with peers, and take pride in engineering a sophisticated, real-world digital project from the ground up!

For more information, talk to: Mr. Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mr. John, TIC Digital Technology, [email protected]

Do you enjoy...?

• Investigating major world drama traditions and revolutionary theatre practitioners like Stanislavski, Brecht, or Boal?
• Taking full artistic ownership of a performance as a lead actor, director, or scriptwriter?
• Analysing how theatrical works critique power structures, culture, and human nature?

What will you learn in NCEA Level 3 Drama?

• World Drama Traditions & Theory: Research and practically apply the performance theories, conventions, and socio-political contexts of major world drama traditions.
• Advanced Devising: Collaborate at an industry-standard level to research, structure, write, and refine original conceptual theatre with deep artistic intent.
• Complex Script & Solo Interpretation: Perform a major scripted role or solo piece, mastering subtext, emotional depth, vocal/physical nuance, and sustained dramatic control.

Why choose NCEA Level 3 Drama?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain high-level skills in critical analysis, creative direction, persuasive communication, project management, empathy, and executive presentation. These advanced skills prepare you directly for tertiary education and leadership roles.
• Connect to the real world: Drama at this level acts as a mirror to society. You'll examine historical and modern conflicts, political movements, and cultural identity—learning to articulate nuanced arguments through both written theory and live artistic performance.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to perform in a full-length play at a theatre, craft custom audition monologues, design production elements, and submit portfolios for NZQA Scholarship Drama.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Drama provides University Entrance (UE) credits and creates direct pathways into drama school (such as Toi Whakaari or NASDA), university degrees in Law, Media & Communications, Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Film Production, and Education.
• It's engaging and fun! Experience the ultimate artistic freedom! Level 3 is a highly collaborative, workshop-based environment where you work closely with peers to produce professional-quality theatre and attend live professional productions.

For more information, talk to:

Hannah Williams, HOD Drama: [email protected]

Level 3 NCEA Earth & Space Science

Do you enjoy...?

• Investigating the profound processes driving climate change, ocean dynamics, and Earth’s interconnected spheres?
• Uncovering the life cycles of stars, cosmological models, space exploration technologies, and exoplanet discovery?
• Analysing geological history, natural resource formation, and New Zealand’s unique tectonic hazard landscapes?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Earth & Space Science?

• Ocean-Atmosphere Systems: Explore the complex interactions driving global climate patterns, heat transport via ocean currents, atmospheric circulation, and ocean acidification.
• Processes in the Ocean & Atmosphere Systems / Earth's Systems: Examine how geological and biological processes shape Earth's crust, mineral resources, fossil fuels, and surface environments over geological time.
• Astronomy & Cosmology: Investigate stellar evolution (from protostars to supernovae and black holes), the origins of the solar system, galactic structures, and the Big Bang theory.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Earth & Space Science?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll sharpen advanced scientific research methods, critical evaluation of complex environmental data, systems-thinking, and evidence-based argument construction.
• Connect to the real world: This course tackles pressing global issues—from climate mitigation and renewable natural resources to satellite navigation, space law, and disaster resilience.
• Discover your passions: You'll engage in independent scientific research, analyse satellite data and astronomical observations, and evaluate cutting-edge space missions.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Earth & Space Science provides a versatile gateway into university degree pathways including Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Meteorology, Marine Biology, and Renewable Energy.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll journey from the depths of Earth's oceans to the furthest reaches of the universe, analysing the physical laws that govern entire planets and stars!

For more information, talk to:

Mr John Smith - TiC Physics and Earth and Space Science at [email protected]

Level 3 NCEA Economics

Do you enjoy...?

• Evaluating real-world markets, analysing why prices fluctuate, and discovering when market forces fail or succeed?
• Debating government policies, income inequality, and economic solutions to social and environmental problems?
• Using strategic logic, data analysis, and micro/macro models to decode complex economic decisions?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Economics?

• Microeconomics & Market Efficiency: Investigate how competitive markets operate, analyse market structures (from perfect competition to monopolies), and evaluate how prices allocate scarce resources efficiently.
• Market Failure & Government Intervention: Explore scenarios where markets fail—such as pollution, public goods, and extreme income inequality—and evaluate government solutions like taxes, subsidies, and regulations.
• Macroeconomics & Policy Analysis: Examine how major economic aggregate variables (GDP, inflation, balance of payments, and employment) interact and evaluate national monetary and fiscal policy responses to modern crises.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Economics?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain high-level analytical skills, policy evaluation techniques, data interpretation, and critical argument construction—skills directly transferable to university and executive-level thinking!
• Connect to the real world: Economics directly explains global headlines. You'll evaluate contemporary real-world challenges like housing affordability, environmental sustainability, taxation debates, and global financial shifts.
• Discover your passions: This subject encourages rigorous debate on social equity vs. economic efficiency, giving you the tools to formulate and justify your own informed views on major economic issues.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Economics provides direct entry and a massive advantage into tertiary degrees across commerce, law, politics, data analytics, finance, international relations, and management.

It's engaging, prestigious, and highly practical! You'll evaluate live policy debates, analyse real corporate strategies, model dynamic global events, and learn to make sense of the complex economic forces shaping our world!

Level 3 NCEA Engineering Materials Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Designing and machining complex mechanical components from raw steel, alloy, and brass?
• Diagnosing faults in moving machinery and engineering high-precision solutions?
• Working independently to fabricate heavy-duty, industrial-grade projects?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Engineering?

• Industrial Safety & Diagnostics: Apply advanced workshop risk management, identify mechanical faults, and execute preventative maintenance.
• Precision Lathe & Milling Work: Master complex machining operations, including taper turning, internal threading, and precision indexing on the milling machine.
• Advanced Fabrication & Welding: Refine structural welding techniques to industry standard, managing heat distortion and weld penetration across different metal profiles.
• Fitting & Assembly Tolerances: Interpret advanced engineering schematics to fit, align, and assemble interlocking mechanical systems within strict micro-tolerances.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Engineering?

• Develop valuable skills: Master advanced technical problem-solving, precision engineering calculations, and independent project management.
• Connect to the real world: Complete practical engineering unit standards aligned with Hanga-Aro-Rau (Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council) and New Zealand trade requirements.
• Discover your passions: Take absolute ownership of a complex engineering build, specialising in CNC machining, heavy fabrication, fitting and turning, or automotive engineering.
• Build a strong foundation: Secure a massive competitive advantage for engineering apprenticeships, dual trades training, or mechanical engineering diplomas and degrees.
• It's engaging and fun: Push your technical boundaries to the limit, command heavy industrial machinery, and manufacture professional-grade moving parts and assemblies!

For more information, talk to: Mr. Mainwaring, HoF of Technology, [email protected] or Mr. Moss, Engineering Materials Technology Teacher, [email protected]

Level 3 NCEA English

Do you enjoy...?

• Challenging complex ideas, philosophical concepts, and world-class literature and cinema?
• Refining your personal voice through high-level creative writing, critical essays, and speeches?
• Examining how culture, politics, and power dynamics shape the stories society tells?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA English?

• Mastering Critical Perspectives: Analyse sophisticated written, visual, and oral texts using critical frameworks (e.g., gender, post-colonial, or psychological theories) to unpack deeper layers of meaning.
• Polishing Advanced Writing: Produce fluent, sophisticated written work, from scholarly analytical essays to narratives, demonstrating a refined personal style and command of structure.
• Independent Literary Inquiry: Conduct in-depth research across self-selected texts, exploring thematic connections, presentation or people and culture, and societal contexts.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA English?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in high-level critical thinking, persuasive argumentation, sophisticated communication, and independent research. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: You'll investigate how literature reflects and challenges power structures, ethical dilemmas, and historical shifts, skills directly applicable to careers in Law, Journalism, Politics, Marketing, Media and International and Public Relations.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to choose your own texts for research, write about issues you care about, and develop an academic portfolio tailored to your personal intellectual interests.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 English prepares you for university-level academic writing and research across all disciplines, while earning credits towards University Entrance (UE) and subject endorsement.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll participate in university-style seminars and debates, dissect cinematic masterpieces, master the art of rhetoric, and discover literature that will change how you view the world! That's why 80% of our Year 13 cohort select Level 3 English every year on average!

For more information, talk to:

• Head of English: Mrs Joelle Tait - [email protected]

Students will be placed in EAP/EAL depending on their English Language needs. This subject is not available for selection. 13EAP is the second year in a two-year course. Assessments are indicative only and subject to change based on student need.

Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in the 4 areas of English language learning: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. 

Connect to the real world: You'll learn the academic English needed for further study.

Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to explore topics relevant to you and your experiences, your culture and your language.

Build a strong foundation: You will continue to build a strong foundation in academic English in preparation for further study.

It's engaging and fun! You get to use your own language and English, and relate to your own culture. You get the opportunity to learn about other cultures, including New Zealand.

For more information, talk to:

Sian Waite, HoD EAL, [email protected].nz

Level 3 NCEA Visual English

Do you enjoy...?

• Analysing powerful films, graphic novels, director styles, and visual media?
• Creating compelling visual media using design, digital tools, and techniques?
• Examining how cinematography, sound, and visual symbolism communicate complex social themes?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Visual English?

• Critical Film & Media Analysis: Deconstruct cinematic masterpieces and visual texts through close reading, evaluating how directors manipulate lighting, camera work, editing, and sound to shape meaning.
• Visual Production & Design: Create fluent and coherent visual compositions (such as static images, digital presentations, or seminars) using combined visual and verbal techniques.
• Thematic & Critical Inquiry: Research connections across visual texts and analyse how visual media critiques culture, authority, identity, and human nature.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Visual English?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in visual literacy, critical analysis and film evaluation. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: In a world dominated by screen culture and digital media, you'll learn to look critically at how visual messaging and film are shaped and help shape public perception and societal values.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to analyse your favourite film directors and produce a visual project that showcases your personal creative style.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Visual English earns credits toward University Entrance (UE) Literacy and provides an ideal foundation for university pathways in Film, Media Studies, Design, Marketing, Communication, and Digital Arts.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll spend time watching cinematic classics, debating director choices, and dissecting camera techniques.

For more information, talk to:

• Head of English: Mrs Joelle Tait - [email protected]

Level 3 Food Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Using creative design and problem-solving to invent brand-new, market-ready food products?
• Masterminding the journey of a food product from raw ingredients to real-world stakeholder testing and café-quality production?
• Exploring how food science, sustainable processing, and sensory evaluation tackle real-world health and environmental challenges?

What will you learn in Level 3 Food Technology?

• Conceptual Design & Stakeholder Needs: Apply the technological design process to research, ideate, and plan customized food solutions that meet the specific needs of an authentic end-user.
• Prototyping & Sensory Testing: Develop, trail, and test functional food prototypes, using sensory evaluation techniques and stakeholder feedback to refine your product for ultimate "fitness for purpose".
• Advanced Processing & Hospitality Skills: Implement complex processing procedures with precise variable controls, strict food safety standards, and even master espresso beverage preparation in a realistic café setting.

Why choose Level 3 Food Technology?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in independent research, technological planning, sensory analysis, and stakeholder communication. These are important not just for this subject, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: New Zealand's massive food and beverage export industry actively demands skilled innovators—this course lets you address modern challenges like sustainable food production, special dietary needs, and food waste reduction.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to develop your own unique portfolio, invent novel food products, and master professional barista techniques for real café environments.
• Build a strong foundation: As a University Entrance (UE) approved subject, Level 3 Food Technology directly opens doors to degree programs in Food Science, Human Nutrition, Product Design, and Food Engineering.
• It's engaging and fun! Enjoy a highly practical, hands-on learning environment where you get to experiment, problem-solve in the kitchen, and taste the tangible results of your work.

For more information, talk to: Mr. Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mrs. van der Sruy, TiC Food Technology, Email: [email protected]

Do you enjoy?

• Engaging in high-level, intellectual discussions and debates?
• Critically analysing literature, film, and media to uncover deeper meanings?
• Challenging yourself to achieve a level of excellence that sets you apart?

What will you learn in NCEA Level 3 French?

This is the pinnacle of your secondary school French studies, a demanding and rewarding course designed to bring your language skills to a level of genuine proficiency and prepare you for tertiary study. You will:

• Debate with Nuance: Master the art of expressing degrees of certainty and doubt, discussing probability and possibility, and repairing communication breakdowns. You will learn to navigate complex social and formal interactions with confidence and subtlety.  
• Respond Critically: Analyse a wide range of authentic and extended French materials, including poetry and articles on complex topics like the environment, global health, technology, and the world of work. You will learn to form and communicate a sophisticated critical response.  
• Communicate with Fluency: Refine your language skills across all areas to a high level of proficiency. This course will enable you to understand extended spoken and written texts and to express complex ideas fluently and spontaneously, preparing you for the five rigorous NCEA Level 3 achievement standards.  

Why choose NCEA Level 3 French?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in high-level critical analysis, sophisticated communication, and intellectual independence. This course provides outstanding preparation for the demands of university-level study in any field, from engineering to medicine to the humanities.
• Connect to the real world: This course prepares you for using French in professional and academic environments. It opens doors to careers in diplomacy, international business, translation, journalism, scientific research, and more.  
• Discover your passions: The internal assessments for this course, such as the critical response presentation (AS 91544) and the extensive writing portfolio (AS 91547), allow for significant academic freedom, letting you pursue your specific interests in depth.  
• Build a strong foundation: Success in Level 3 French is highly regarded by universities and can provide a significant advantage in competitive degree programs. The course places a strong emphasis on real-world communication, with the spoken interaction standard (AS 91545) carrying the highest credit value (6 credits), rewarding your ability to actually use the language effectively. This focus demonstrates that the course values dynamic, practical skills essential for future success.  
• It's engaging and fun!: Challenge yourself by engaging with authentic, thought-provoking content that will expand your worldview and give you a genuine sense of mastery and achievement.

For more information, talk to Mr Elgoyhen ([email protected])

Do you enjoy...?

• Exploring global ecosystems, tropical coral reefs, and dynamic coastal environments?
• Investigating complex current affairs, global conflict, and international drug trade networks?
• Thinking critically about how to solve high-stakes environmental, social, and economic problems?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Geography?

• Global Geographic Pattern (Coral Reefs): Analyse the global distribution of coral reef ecosystems—exploring why they thrive in specific oceanic conditions, why they are absent in expected areas, and their critical significance for tourism, food, coastal defence, and medicine.
• Contemporary Geographic Issue (Mexican Drug Wars): Unpack the multi-layered drug trade crisis in Mexico—evaluating the motives of diverse groups from cartels like El Chapo's to the Catholic Church, and assessing proposed solutions ranging from economic tariffs to law enforcement strategy.
• Cultural Process (Tourism Development in Rotorua): Trace how tourism transformed Rotorua over time, analysing spatial patterns of attractions and facilities, evaluating environmental and cultural impacts, and participating in an interactive 2-day overnight field trip!
• Interacting Natural Processes (Muriwai Coast): Examine how wind, wave, and coastal forces interact to shape Muriwai’s iconic caves, arches, sea stacks, and sand dunes across different seasons and locations.
• Geographic Fieldwork & Research: Collect real coastal data on wind, waves, and sediment during the Muriwai field trip, then map, analyse, and evaluate your findings back in the lab.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Geography?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll master advanced fieldwork research techniques, data visualisation, spatial pattern analysis, and critical evaluation—skills highly prized in university study and professional careers!
• Connect to the real world: Geography directly examines current global and local issues. You'll analyse how competing human viewpoints, environmental policies, and geopolitical factors shape solutions to real-world problems.
• Discover your passions: From diving into tropical oceanography to investigating international cartels and local coastal dynamics, this course offers unmatched diversity to explore what inspires you.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Geography offers ideal preparation for university pathways, leading directly to tertiary degrees such as Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Geographic Information Science (BGIS), Bachelor of Environmental Science (BEnvSci), and Bachelor of Urban / Resource & Environmental Planning (BPlan / BRP).
• It's engaging and fun! Enjoy multiple field trips—including an overnight trip to Rotorua and hands-on research at Muriwai Beach—in one of the most dynamic and diverse Level 3 courses at Rosmini College!

For more information, talk to:

• Kaitlin Johnny — Teacher in Charge (TIC) of Geography[email protected]

Do you enjoy...?

• Uncovering how Cold War superpower rivalries and nuclear standoffs shaped the modern geopolitical landscape?
• Debating high-stakes global decisions, covert CIA operations, and the ethics of international power?
• Evaluating primary sources and propaganda to uncover how stories, perspectives, and biases construct historical truth?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA History?

• Post-WWII Superpower Dynamics: Examine American Foreign Policy, the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the birth of NATO, and the rise of the People's Republic of China.
• Cold War Conflicts & Flashpoints: Explore global proxy conflicts and escalation, including the Korean War, the Space Race, CIA-backed coups, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War.
• Nuclear Testing & Aotearoa’s Stance: Investigate nuclear testing in the Pacific, New Zealand’s iconic anti-nuclear movement, and how those historical debates resonate in current geopolitics.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA History?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain advanced skills in independent research, critical analysis, evidence-based argument construction, and source critique. These are important not just for this subject, but for university-level study and your future career!
• Connect to the real world: History shapes your present. You will understand how historical power dynamics influence global security today, while deepening your empathy and awareness of your own place in a connected world.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to select your own personal choices within the Cold War and foreign policy contexts to pursue independent internal assessment topics.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 History provides the ultimate academic foundation for tertiary study in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Public Policy, and Global Economics.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll engage in high-level class debates, critically evaluate historical intelligence and media, investigate major international crises, and potentially participate in a three-day EOTC field trip!

For more information, talk to:

Teacher in Charge of History, Mrs Alexandra Wilton, [email protected]

Level 3 NCEA Japanese

Do you enjoy...?

• Connecting with people from different cultures and exploring authentic Japanese media like anime, film, and music?
• Expressing your opinions confidently on global issues, youth culture, and future ambitions?
• Unlocking career opportunities in international business, tourism, translation, and global relations?

What will you learn in Japanese?

• Advanced Communication: Master complex sentence structures, formal/informal language register, and higher-level Kanji to express nuanced ideas, debate current issues, and share personal perspectives.
• Cultural Fluency & Nuance: Explore social trends, societal values, and modern traditions in contemporary Japan, gaining a deep understanding of cultural perspectives and intercultural etiquette.
• Media & Literary Analysis: Interpret and respond to a variety of authentic written, visual, and spoken texts, from news articles and podcasts to interviews and short stories.

Why choose Japanese?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in intercultural communication, critical thinking, and linguistic analysis. These are important not just for learning languages, but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: As one of New Zealand's key trading partners and cultural influences in the Asia-Pacific region, mastering Japanese opens doors to careers in international trade, diplomacy, technology, hospitality, and education.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to dive deep into personal research projects, present on topics you care about—such as technology, pop culture, or sustainability—and engage in authentic language exchanges.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Japanese prepares you directly for university degree programs in Languages, Global Studies, International Business, and Law, while giving you an edge for working or studying abroad on programs like JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching).
• It's engaging and fun! Enjoy interactive group discussions, immersive media projects, authentic cultural experiences, and cooking or food-tasting sessions!

For more information, talk to:

Mrs. Crosby, Head of Department, Japanese 

Email: [email protected]

13MAT – Mathematics

What will you learn in 13MAT? 

• Trigonometry: Learn about trigonometric functions (waves) and how they can be used to solve real-world problems.
• Simultaneous Equations: Learn how to solve real-life problems using algebra.
• Linear Programming: Learn how to solve real-life problems using algebra, with given constraints.
• Complex Numbers: Explore a crazy world of algebra and imaginary numbers and how they have helped us solve problems we never knew existed before they were invented.
• Bivariate Data Investigation: Complete one statistics internal, focussing on analysing the relationship between two variables.

 Why choose 13MAT?

This course is designed for students who wish to continue their discovery of pure Mathematics of Algebra and Graphs, but not specialise in Calculus or Statistics. Students will be exposed to mathematical concepts across two of the main core strands of mathematics: Number and Algebra & Measurement and Geometry. They will be required to do one Statistics internal, as many courses at University or Polytechnic will often require some statistical reasoning.

This course also:

• Develops valuable skills: Become proficient in problem-solving and critical thinking using advanced algebra and trigonometry.
• Connects to the real world: Apply trigonometric functions to real-world phenomena like waves and solve practical problems with algebra.
• Helps discover your passions: Explore the fascinating world of complex numbers and discover new ways to solve challenging problems.
• Builds a strong foundation: Master core algebraic and trigonometric concepts for future academic success.
• It's engaging and fun! Dive into the crazy world of imaginary numbers and see how they can be used to solve puzzles.

 For more information, talk to: 

• Mr Amrein (Head of Department) [email protected]

13MAG – General Mathematics

What will you learn in 13MAG? 

• Writing a Statistical Report (Time Series Data): Learn how to interpret and analyse time series data and write a report on your findings.
• Writing a Statistical Report (Bivariate Data): Learn how to interpret and analyse bivariate data and write a report on your findings.
• Financial Mathematics: Complete some Unit Standard Assessments that teach you skills of financial literacy.
• Critical Path: Learn the skills to introduce the idea of project management.
• Simultaneous Equations: Learn how to solve real-life problems using algebra.
• Linear Programming: Learn how to solve real-life problems using algebra, with given constraints.

Why choose 13MAG?

This course is designed for students who are not certain about their career pathway yet, but still wish to pursue Mathematics. It covers a variety of topics, not specialising in Calculus or Statistics. Students will be exposed to both Achievement Standards from the three Mathematics and Statistics strands and Unit Standards from Financial Capability.

This course also: 

• Develops valuable skills: Become proficient in financial literacy, project management, and data analysis.
• Connects to the real world: Apply mathematics to solve practical problems in business, finance, and many other real-life applications.
• Helps discover your passions: Explore engaging topics like financial mathematics and data analysis to find what you enjoy.
• Builds a strong foundation: Master core concepts in algebra and statistics for a successful future.
• It's engaging and fun! Enjoy practical Mathematics, from writing statistical reports to managing your own projects

Note: This is a University Entrance (UE) approved course, and students can gain UE, but please be aware that students must achieve all Achievement Standards for this course to be awarded UE in this course. The Unit Standard credits do count towards gaining NCEA Level 3. For a course to be UE approved, 14 credits from Achievement Standards must be gained.

 For more information, talk to: 

Mr D Amrein (HOD) [email protected]

13MAC – Mathematics with Calculus

What will you learn in 13MAC? 

• Trigonometry: Learn about trigonometric functions (waves) and how they can be used to solve real-world problems.
• Simultaneous Equations: Learn how to solve real-life problems using algebra.
• Complex Numbers: Explore a crazy world of algebra and imaginary numbers and how they have helped us solve problems we never knew existed before they were invented.
• Differentiation: Explore the world of rates and related rates and how this amazing, yet crazy world of Calculus (Differentiation) has advanced our world to where we are today.
• Integration: Explore the world of rates and related rates and how this amazing, yet crazy world of Calculus (Integration) has advanced our world to where we are today.

Why choose 13MAC?

Students will study simultaneous equations in 3D, trig functions and identities, and algebra of complex numbers to further deepen their understanding of calculus, including both differentiation and integration.  

The course also:

• Develops valuable skills: Become proficient in problem-solving and critical thinking using advanced algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
• Connects to the real world: Apply powerful mathematical concepts like calculus and trigonometry to solve real-world problems involving rates, waves, and more.
• Helps discover your passions: Explore the amazing, yet crazy, worlds of complex numbers and calculus and see how they've shaped our modern world.
• Build a strong foundation: Master core concepts in algebra and calculus for a successful future in any STEM field.
• It's engaging and fun! Dive into the fascinating worlds of trigonometry and calculus to understand how they've advanced society.

Note: This course has a large external component, so students should be comfortable under high-stakes examination conditions. 

 For more information, talk to: 

• Mr Amrein (Head of Department), [email protected];  Mr Anwar, [email protected] 

13MAS – Mathematics with Statistics

What will you learn in 13MAS? 

• Writing a Statistical Report (Time Series Data): Learn how to interpret and analyse time series and write a report on your findings.
• Writing a Statistical Report (Bivariate Data): Learn how to interpret and analyse bivariate data and write a report on your findings.
• Writing a Statistical Report (Comparative Data): Learn how to make an inference of a population based on a sample and write a report on your findings.
• Probability Concepts (External Examination): Learn the key skills of probability to solve complex real-life problems, e.g., probability of winning the lotto.
• Probability Distributions (External Examination): Learn the key skills of probability distributions (normal, binomial & passion) to solve complex real-life problems.

Why choose 13MAS?

This course focuses on the strands of Statistics and Probability. Students will be required to complete 3 Statistical Reports for their internal work based on Time Series, Bi-variate Data and Statistical Inference. This course focuses on critical analysis of statistics and probability events. It requires a good level of thought and comprehensive literacy skills.

The course also:

• Develops valuable skills: Become proficient in data analysis, statistical inference, and probability.
• Connects to the real world: Learn to interpret real-life data, make informed predictions, and solve complex probability problems.
• Helps discover your passions: Explore the world of statistics and probability and find what excites you about data and chance.
• Builds a strong foundation: Master core statistical concepts for a successful future in any data-driven field.
• It's engaging and fun! Dive into hands-on projects, from writing statistical reports to calculating your chances of winning the lottery.

 For more information, talk to: 

• Mr Amrein (Head of Department) [email protected] or Mr Lee [email protected]

Level 3 NCEA Media Studies

Do you enjoy:

• Analysing cinema and media trends to uncover how they shape culture, politics, and social views?
• Bringing your creative ideas to life by scripting, filming, and editing your own professional-quality media projects?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Media Studies?

• Media Production & Filmmaking: Concept, script, shoot, and edit a refined media product using professional equipment and editing techniques.
• Genre and Societal Connections: Examine how media genres evolve over time and evaluate their complex relationships with societal shifts, ideology, and audience expectations.
• Media Theory & Industry Dynamics: Deconstruct advanced media readings and investigate significant developments in modern media, such as streaming algorithms, censorship challenges, or global media consolidation.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Media Studies?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills in critical thinking, visual communication, project management, and collaborative problem-solving. These are essential for university study and thrive across almost any modern career path!
• Discover your passions: There are opportunities to pitch, produce, and direct your own creative vision. Students can craft a gripping short film narrative, publish investigative journalism, or design a viral media campaign.
• Build a strong foundation: Earn valuable Level 3 UE Literacy credits that prepare you for university pathways in film production, journalism, digital marketing, communications, and creative technologies.
• It's engaging and fun! Step out of the standard textbook environment and get hands-on experience behind the camera, work in collaborative crews, and watch your creative vision come alive on the screen.

For more information, talk to:

Head of Media Studies / English: Mrs Joelle Tait - jtait@rosmini.school.nz

Teacher in Charge of Senior Media Studies / English: Mr Flynn Jones- fjones@rosmini.school.nz 

Level 3 NCEA Music

What will you learn in Music? 

• Performance Skills: This involves demonstrating practical skills on an instrument (voice, electronic instruments
  and indigenous instruments are included as performance instruments). Students develop skills in planning, preparing,
  and refining performances, both as soloists and within groups. Key aspects include technical proficiency, musicality
  (e.g., dynamics, articulation, stylistic awareness), and presentation skills. Students only need a few years of learning
  to be able to achieve in performance.
  
  
• Creating (Composing) Music: This area focuses on developing original musical ideas. Students learn to shape, develop,
  and refine compositions, applying various music concepts (such as melody, rhythm, harmony, tonality, form, and texture).
  Students can compose using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs like GarageBand, BandLab, etc) as well as computer notation
  programs such as Sibelius and MuseScore.
  
  
• Understanding Music in Relation to Contexts (Studying Music / Aural and Theory): This strand involves analysing
  and understanding music from various cultural and historical contexts. A significant part of this involves developing aural
  skills (listening and identifying musical elements) and music theory knowledge (e.g., keys, chords, intervals, common
  musical conventions). It also includes exploring the context in which music is created, such as social and cultural factors,
  and the role of music in different communities, including a strong emphasis on Māori music (waiata, taonga puoro) and
  tikanga (cultural protocols).

Why choose Music? 

• Develop valuable skills: You'll gain skills such as analytical thought, problem-solving, literacy and language development,
  mathematical and logical reasoning, teamwork, communication, plus many more. These are important not just for this subject,
  but for your future studies and career!
• Connect to the real world: Through career and professional pathways (e.g. performer, composer, educator, music therapist,
  arts administration, event coordinator, etc), cognitive and academic transfer (problem solving, mathematical reasoning,
  language and literacy, etc, life skills, and social and collaborative skills.
• Discover your passions: This subject offers opportunities to perform music, create music, be part of music groups, and study at
  universities or conservatories around the world, plus a myriad of other opportunities in the arts community.
• Build a strong foundation: Learning music provides a remarkably strong foundation for further study, not just in music itself,
  but across a wide range of academic disciplines and professional fields. This is due to the unique combination of cognitive,
  emotional, and social skills it cultivates.
• It's engaging and fun! You'll find Music to be both engaging and fun! From composing your own work to performing solo
  or with peers, it's always a rewarding experience. What's more, the skills acquired through Music truly help you grow into
  a well-rounded student.
  
  

For more information, talk to: 

• Vanessa Kay (HOD Music)

Level 3 NCEA Physics

Do you enjoy...?

• Investigating the fundamental principles that govern the motion, energy, and forces of the universe?
• Unlocking the mysteries of modern physics, from quantum mechanics and wave-particle duality to atomic models?
• Using advanced mathematics, logic, and experimental investigation to model and solve real-world physical systems?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Physics?

• Wave Systems & Interference: Analyse mechanical and light wave phenomena, including double-slit interference, diffraction gratings, thin films, resonance, standing waves, and the Doppler effect.
• Rotational & Translational Mechanics: Explore rotational kinematics and dynamics, torque, rotational inertia, angular momentum, simple harmonic motion (SHM), and gravitation.
• Electromagnetism & DC/AC Circuits: Investigate electromagnetic induction, magnetic fields, capacitors, inductors, and the behaviour of alternating current (AC) reactive circuits.
• Modern Physics & Quantum Phenomena: Examine atomic spectra, photo-electric effect, nuclear reactions, mass-energy equivalence ($E=mc^2$), and the foundational principles of quantum physics.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Physics?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll sharpen advanced mathematical problem-solving, critical system design, precise quantitative analysis, and abstract scientific reasoning. These are top-tier skills valued across all STEM university programs!
• Connect to the real world: Physics powers our technological world—from aerospace engineering, renewable energy, and telecommunications to medical imaging, quantum computing, and astrophysics.
• Discover your passions: This subject provides hands-on opportunities to design experiments, manipulate electromagnetic equipment, and explore cutting-edge concepts reshaping technology today.
• Build a strong foundation: Level 3 Physics is an essential prerequisite or strongly recommended subject for university degree pathways in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics), Architecture, Computer Science, Aviation, Medical Physics, and Applied Mathematics.
• It's engaging and fun!: You'll grapple with mind-bending theories about light, space, and subatomic particles while conducting high-level practical lab experiments!

For more information, talk to:

• Mr Pranav Mistry, Teacher of Physics at [email protected] or Mr John Smith - TiC Physics and ESS at [email protected] 

Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori & Te Ao Haka

Do you enjoy...?

• Achieving high-level fluency and eloquence in te reo Māori while mastering advanced performing arts and haka?
• Leading school-wide tikanga, Kapa Haka performances, and standing out as a leader in Rosmini's cultural space?
• Unlocking University Entrance (UE) credits across two prestigious, culturally rich NCEA Level 3 pathways?

What will you learn in Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori & Te Ao Haka?

• Mastery of Language & Rhetoric (Te Reo Māori): Polish your accuracy, fluency, and depth in te reo Māori to near-native or advanced levels. Learn to craft persuasive essays, deliver formal speeches (whaikōrero), analyse complex texts, and apply rich idioms (kīwaha) and proverbs (whakataukī).
• Advanced Composition & Performance (Te Ao Haka): Choreograph, compose, critique, and lead high-level performances across key disciplines (mōteatea, waiata-ā-ringa, haka, poi, and whakaeke), evaluating the technical mastery and artistic intent of traditional and modern items.
• Academic Research & Māori Worldview: Conduct in-depth research into whakapapa, historical narratives, tribal dynamics, and contemporary issues facing Te Ao Māori, demonstrating senior academic rigour and critical analysis.

Why choose Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori & Te Ao Haka?

• Develop valuable skills: You'll build top-tier skills in oratory, academic research, critical analysis, creative composition, and executive leadership. These are key capabilities prized by universities, scholarship panels, and employers.
• Connect to the real world: Advanced te reo Māori and cultural expertise place you in high demand for future careers in law, public policy, broadcasting, international relations, business, medicine, education, and sports management.
• Discover your passions: Step into major leadership roles across Rosmini College—mentoring junior students, composing original items, leading Kapa Haka campaigns, and guiding school-wide ceremonies and protocols.
• Build a strong foundation: Earn NCEA Level 3 University Entrance (UE) Approved Subject credits in both Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Haka, providing a powerful springboard into university degrees, scholarships, and professional pathways.
• It's engaging and fun! Culminate your high school journey in an empowering, tight-knit environment driven by brotherhood, performance excellence, deep pride, and shared passion for your heritage.

For more information, talk to:

Mr. Kane Wilson

Assistant Headmaster / Head of Department – Māori

? Email: [email protected]

Level 3 NCEA Wood Materials Technology

Do you enjoy...?

• Taking full responsibility for a construction project from the first drawing to the final finish?
• Working independently to solve design, structural, and material challenges on the fly?
• Stepping up as a team leader or project manager to coordinate a real-world project?

What will you learn in Level 3 NCEA Wood Materials Technology?

• Industry Safety Standards: Apply advanced site safety protocols, manage workplace hazards, and understand legal health and safety obligations.
• Project Planning & Costing: Read complex plans, calculate detailed material quantities, and create accurate pricing schedules.
• Advanced Construction Skills: Master complex techniques, including structural integrity, precision jointing, and finishing.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect, evaluate, and finish your work to meet professional, industry-grade standards and specific specification in accordance with a given or cooperatively developed brief.

Why choose Level 3 NCEA Wood Materials Technology?

• Develop transferable skills: Build exceptional independence, precise project time management, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills highly valued across both construction sites and corporate boardrooms.
• Earn university credentials: Gain a rigorous academic foundation that secures University Entrance (UE) credits, opening pathways to competitive higher education and degree programs, while keeping a career in the trades open.
• Explore specialised pathways: Lead your own design project, allowing you to innovate, experiment, and specialise in your chosen area of materials technology.
• Bridge to tertiary success: Create a powerful transition into a technology or engineering degrees, advanced technical qualifications, or immediate research and development roles.
• Engage in practical innovation: Push your analytical and practical limits by testing real-world applications, designing cutting-edge prototypes, and graduating with a sophisticated portfolio.

For more information, talk to: Mr. Mainwaring, HoF Technology, [email protected] or Mr. Salt, Wood Materials Technology Teacher, [email protected]