Macleans College

9ART - 9 Art

This is a practical course which provides an introduction to the essential skills for Creative Art practices. Student learning will be focused on developing foundations for theoretical and practical skills with drawing, printmaking and painting. Students are encouraged to be innovative and engage in critical and lateral thinking when responding to their own and others' works and to solve visual problems and extend ideas. Students will apply these skills to produce creative, contemporary artworks in response to their own individual ideas.

• Introduction to drawing and painting media
• Painting conventions and processes
• Printmaking

09COM Commerce

Year 9 Commerce provides students with a practical and engaging introduction to money management and the world of business. The programme develops students’ financial capability, creativity, critical thinking skills and empowers students to make informed financial decisions and think innovatively about enterprise opportunities. Students will learn to manage their money wisely as well as plan, budget, and operate their own business, putting their financial and enterprise learning into action during Market Day.

Topics covered:

• Banking
• Careers & Income
• Budgeting
• Saving and Investing
• Borrowing
• Insurance
• Entrepreneurs
• Innovation 
• Resources & Sustainability 
• Marketing
• Business Activity (Market Day)

Performing Arts Whakataukī:

Te toi whakairo, ka ihiihi, ka wehiwehi, ka aweawe te ao katoa.

Artistic excellence makes the world sit up in wonder.

9DAN - 9 Dance

The creative skills and confidence developed in the Dance curriculum are valuable to students in all their studies and whatever career paths they choose. This semesterised course is aimed at all learners who want to explore self-expression and creative performance. Dance is an embodied language that recognises, values, and contributes to the unique bicultural and multicultural character of Aotearoa New Zealand. Dance students develop skills in movement, performance, and choreography. They learn to understand and respond to a variety of Dance genres and styles from a range of contexts, including but not limited to, Jazz Dance, Choreographic Creation and Cultural Dance. In Dance education, ākonga integrates thinking, moving, and feeling. We use Dance to express personal, group,  and cultural identities, to convey and interpret artistic ideas, and to strengthen social interaction

Units in this course include; 

Creative Dance - Dance Elements and Choreography

Creative dance and choreography inspired by Māori Kowhaiwhai patterns.  Creating dance is a way of expressing ideas and emotions. In this choreographic unit of work, students will explore and learn about the elements of dance (body, energy, space, time and relationship) to help create unique and imaginative choreographies. Students will work together in groups to create motifs (sequences of movement) to help portray their chosen kowhaiwhai patterns. Students will create dances with meaning which they will share with their whānau and the Macleans community. 

Dance Fusion - Jazz, Contemporary & Hip hop

Dance can bring communities together, help build relationships, and communicate ideas. In this dance performance unit, students will learn different genres of dance. This Dance Fusion unit will allow the students to explore rhythm and tempo, focus on their memorisation of steps, and work in unison with their groups. Students will look at the evolution of these dance genres over time and the techniques pertaining specifically to these styles of dance.

Dance is a collaborative and creative subject which asks ākonga to think, communicate, and problemsove in real time. It will help with confidence, interpersonal relationship skills, body and spatial awareness. We encourage all students to choose dance as an option at Year 9, regardless of if they have taken dance before. It is a subject for everyone.

This course provides students with a solid foundation in both digital design and computer science, fostering creative and technical skills through hands-on projects using industry-standard tools and coding practices.

Digital Design Component
 Students will work with Adobe Creative Cloud applications to produce image editing, collage making, and app design projects. They will create a short project in Adobe Illustrator to develop an outcome.

Computer Science Component
 Students will be introduced to core computing concepts such as binary, text and colour encoding, and how images are stored. They will also explore the fundamentals of the Internet and the World Wide Web. Students will design and develop single-page and multi-page websites applying effective file management, aesthetics, and usability principles. Learning will also cover computer security, ethics, and data verification and validation. Students will complete a programming project to consolidate their understanding.

Performing Arts Whakataukī:

Te toi whakairo, ka ihiihi, ka wehiwehi, ka aweawe te ao katoa.

Artistic excellence makes the world sit up in wonder.

9DRA - 9 Drama

Drama expresses human experience through a focus on role, action, and tension, played out in time and space. In drama education, you learn to structure these elements and to use dramatic conventions, techniques, and technologies to create imagined worlds. Through purposeful play, both individual and collaborative, you discover how to link imagination, thoughts, and feelings.

As you work with drama techniques, you will learn to use spoken and written language with increasing control and confidence and to communicate effectively using body language, movement, and space. As you perform, analyse, and respond to different forms of drama and theatre, you will gain a deeper appreciation of culture and language and new power to examine attitudes, behaviours, and values.

By means of the drama that you create and perform, you will reflect and enrich the cultural life of your school, whānau, and community.

Junior Drama in Year 9 is a semesterised course which explores Theatre Form and Devised Performance. Year 9's will explore the essential techniques of performance (Voice, Body, Movement and Space) through script work using All the World's a Stage by Shakespeare, and the conventions of Drama through the Devised Theatre Form exploring Māori pūrākau.

The units and learning explored in the Year 9 Drama Course are;

Shakespeare & Drama Techniques

Shakespearean Form is important for Drama students to learn as the Elizabethan Theatre Form heavily influenced all modern Drama performed today. The two assessments for the Shakespeare Unit comprise of a project and a performance. The text we perform is an extract from All the World's a Stage by Shakespeare. The individual project of a programme design for their performance covers the synopsis, basic knowledge of Elizabethan Theatre, and basic understanding of Shakespearean language.

Devised Theatre & Drama Conventions

Drama is an act of whakawhanaungatanga; meaning is created through the reciprocal relationship between the drama and audience. Students are taught the stories of the clever god Māui and the formation of the North Island and South Islands; Te Ika-a-Māui and Te Waka-a-Māui. We also learn the Origin myth of Papatūānuku (the Earth Mother) and Ranginui (the Sky Father). We work and perform in groups to maximise our development of communication, collaboration, and shared creativity. Students then learn the conventions of Devised Theatre (slow motion, narration, aside, chorus of voice or action, split stage, multi-role, flashback or flash forward) and apply these to create a retelling of these Māori pūrākay for an audience. The two assessments for the Māori Myths and Legends Unit consist of a written test and a performance.

Drama is a collaborative and creative subject which asks ākonga to think, communicate, and problemsove in real time. It will help with growing confidence, interpersonal relationship skills, empathy, body and spatial awareness. We encourage all students to choose Drama as an option at Year 9, regardless of if they have taken Drama before. It is a subject for everyone.

9JAP - 9 Japanese

Year 9 Japanese is an introduction to the Japanese language and culture. In this course, students will cover a range of topics to allow them to communicate simple expressions, phrases and sentences in basic everyday settings.  In addition, students will also learn about Japan, the culture and way of life.

• Greetings 
• Self, family & pets
• Hobbies
• Food and Drink

9MAN - 9 Mandarin 

This course is a Beginner course for students with little to no prior exposure to Mandarin.  It is not for native speakers of Mandarin.  It will introduce students to the basics of the Chinese language and culture and provide a solid platform for progression to Year 10.  Topics covered will include:

• - Introducing myself
• - My family and pets
• - My spare time and hobbies
• - My school
• - Food and drink

9MAO - 9 Te Reo Maori

This option course introduces students to the basics of the Māori language. Students will learn basic sentence structures, grammar and vocabulary. Students will be exposed to and learn language features such as commands, basic greetings, how to introduce themselves and others, and how to explain who they are and where they come from. 

Students will deepen their cultural understanding through an introduction to aspects of te ao Māori, the Māori world. Students will learn karakia and tikanga appropriate for the classroom, as well as some key Māori practices - including presenting pepeha/mihi. 

• Toku Ao                      My World                    
• Te Akomanga             The classroom
• Taku Kāinga                My home
• Haerenga ki te tāone    A trip to the city

9MCO - 9 Music Contemporary

This is an open-entry course for students who want to experience playing contemporary music. This is a highly practical course where students will learn basic skills on a variety of instruments including drums, bass, guitar, vocals and keys. Students will have an opportunity to apply their skills on all instruments through performing with a band.

Students who take this course are encouraged to take lessons with a private instrumental or vocal tutor, either here at Macleans or outside of school. They are also encouraged to join  an extracurricular music group at school, and to get involved in festivals and competitions  throughout the year.

Students will engage in the following areas of learning:

• Contemporary Instrument Basics: learn to play contemporary music instruments including guitar, bass, vocals, keys and drum kit. Students will learn to read the musical terms and symbols for these instruments.
• Composition: learn how to utilise sequencing software to form musical ideas.
• Band Performance: form a pop band with members of the class, learn to play a contemporary song which will be performed to a live audience.
• Music Literacy: learn about the language and elements of music and how they can be applied to create an effective musical performance. 

9MDS - 9 Media Studies

We are surrounded by the media: the video we stream, the social media we engage with, the advertising we encounter. Year 9 Media Studies will help students to think critically about all the images and text we are being exposed to everyday. We sign into Netflix, but do we know how the front page has been personalised for our tastes? We scroll through Instagram, but how is the company behind it making billions from our likes? We swipe through TikTok, but how is it changing our attention spans? In this half year course, students will reflect on their media use and learn about the media industry behind it. We will tackle issues like online safety, privacy, and fake news. There will also be an opportunity to develop practical skills and make a video production.

• Media audiences - examining media use and target audiences
• Media industries - social media and digital citizenship
• News media - misinformation and the ethics of the media
• Media production - designing, producing and editing a video

9MUS - 9 Music

This is an open-entry course for students who want to extend their musical skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts. During the semester, students will develop their musicianship on a chosen instrument and learn how to compose original music. This course has a strong focus on music literacy: the reading & writing of musical terms and symbols. Students will learn to use music software, including professional digital audio workstations and notation programs.

Students who take this course are encouraged to take lessons with a private instrumental or vocal tutor, either here at Macleans or outside of school. They are also encouraged to join an extracurricular music group at school and to get involved in festivals and competitions throughout the year.

• Composition: learn about how music is created by experimenting with compositional techniques and applying musical elements. Then, use this knowledge to create an original piece of music.
• Music Literacy: learn to read, write and interpret musical terms and symbols throughout the course. This includes listening, transcription and sight reading.
• Ensemble Performance: play instruments as part of a classroom ensemble and develop conducting skills. Students may play their own instruments and/or learn something new! All levels of experience are welcome.

9SPA - 9 Spanish

This course introduces students to the basics of the Spanish language.  Students will learn to talk about themselves and others and engage in fun, interactive activities.  Students will also be introduced to the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world, which will include aspects of culture such as music and food.

• Getting Acquainted
• School
• My Home and Family
• Weekend Activities

10 Art

Throughout the semester students will develop creative artworks which are underpinned by research into contemporary art practice. There is an emphasis in students developing confidence in the use of a range of media. Students will engage in critical thinking to develop ideas as they work towards resolved outcomes.

• Drawing Processes
• Painting Processes Unit
• Skate Deck Design

The Year 10 Commerce course covers the three Commerce subject areas of Accounting, Economics and Business Studies.  The course provides a comprehensive introduction to each area so students have the basics required for the subjects of Accounting, Business and Economics in the senior school.

Students will gain valuable knowledge and skills in how businesses and the economy function and fundamental accounting principles.

• Business and the environment
• Marketing in business
• Entrepreneurship
• Accounting statements 
• Basic economic concepts
• Demand and Supply
• Economic decision making

Performing Arts Whakataukī:

Te toi whakairo, ka ihiihi, ka wehiwehi, ka aweawe te ao katoa.

Artistic excellence makes the world sit up in wonder.

10 Dance

The creative skills and confidence developed in the Dance curriculum are valuable to students in all their studies and whatever career paths they choose. This semesterised course is aimed at all learners who want to explore self-expression and creative performance. Dance is an embodied language that recognises, values, and contributes to the unique bicultural and multicultural character of Aotearoa New Zealand. Dance students develop skills in movement, performance, and choreography. They learn to understand and respond to a variety of Dance genres and styles from a range of contexts, including but not limited to, Jazz Dance, Choreographic Creation and Cultural Dance. In Dance education, ākonga integrates thinking, moving, and feeling. We use Dance to express personal, group,  and cultural identities, to convey and interpret artistic ideas, and to strengthen social interaction

Units in this course include; 

Creative Dance

Māori artwork choreography: Students will explore their use of body, energy and space to create choreography inspired by stimulus of Māori artwork. They will         explore choreographic devices such as size, weight, timing, augmentation, cannon, unison, and embellishment. They will work in small groups to choreograph this dance which will have a narrative structure, aiming to communicate a story, theme, idea or emotion to the audience. Students will use their understanding of the dance elements to create innovative movement, as well as including their own dance knowledge.

Dance form - Contemporary

Alvin Ailey contemporary. Students will learn a sequence from Alvin Ailey’s “Revelation” and perform it to the class. They will research and discover the Ailey technique, working on contraction and isolation of body movements, size of body movements, unison, and form. 

Dance is a collaborative and creative subject which asks ākonga to think, communicate, and problemsove in real time. It will help with confidence, interpersonal relationship skills, body and spatial awareness. We encourage all students to choose dance as an option at Year 10, regardless of if they have taken dance before. It is a subject for everyone. 

Year 10 Digital Computer Technology

This course provides students with a balanced introduction to creative digital design and physical computing. Students will develop both their creative design skills using industry-standard software and their technical programming abilities through hands-on electronics projects.

Digital Technology Component
 Students will work around concepts of binary, colour encoding and images. They will also explore animation techniques, fostering creative thinking and problem-solving. They will develop a website using HTML and CSS at the end, which would cover all the concepts learnt.

Computer Science Component
Students will be introduced to physical computing through the use of microprocessors and microcontrollers. Using the Tinkercad virtual design platform, they will learn basic programming techniques before applying these to real-life projects with Arduino microcontrollers, creating control and monitoring systems. Core Computer science concepts, computer security, ethics, and AI will be covered.

Performing Arts Whakataukī:

Te toi whakairo, ka ihiihi, ka wehiwehi, ka aweawe te ao katoa.

Artistic excellence makes the world sit up in wonder.

Year 10 Drama

Drama teaches you the tools they need to excel across all subject areas and prepares you for future careers by developing your confidence, public speaking, critical thinking, problem solving, communication skills, self-expression, diplomacy and motivation. Drama is an exciting collaborative art form that values and contributes to the unique bicultural and multicultural character of Aotearoa New Zealand. In Drama, we work together in safe and fun environments to tell stories, express your identity, and take creative risks. Through group work you will discover and create innovative theatre that is dynamic and evolving to express human experience and create imagined worlds.

Drama expresses human experience through a focus on role, action, and tension, played out in time and space. In drama education, you learn to structure these elements and to use dramatic conventions, techniques, and technologies to create imagined worlds. Through purposeful play, both individual and collaborative, you discover how to link imagination, thoughts, and feelings.

As you work with drama techniques, you will learn to use spoken and written language with increasing control and confidence and to communicate effectively using body language, movement, and space. As you perform, analyse, and respond to different forms of drama and theatre, you will gain a deeper appreciation of culture and language and new power to examine attitudes, behaviours, and values.

By means of the drama that you create and perform, you will reflect and enrich the cultural life of your school, whānau, and community.

Junior Drama in Year 10 is a semesterised course which explores Theatre Form and Performance. Year 10's will explore the essential techniques of performance (Voice, Body, Movement and Space) through understanding the origins of Western Drama (Ancient Greek Theatre) and current Theatre Forms (Theatre Aotearoa).

The units and learning explored in the Year 10 Drama Course are;

Theatre Form - Greek Theatre

Greek Theatre is important for Drama students to learn as the Ancient Greeks pioneered all modern Western Drama we perform today. The two assessments for the Greek Theatre Unit comprise of a written test and a performance. The text we perform is an extract from Antigone by Sophocles. We perform in groups as a Greek Chorus to maximise our development of communication, collaboration, whanaungatanga, and shared creativity. The individual written test covers the synopsis of Antigone, knowledge of Ancient Greek Theatron Architecture, the purpose of the Greek Chorus, and Greek Mythology.

Script & Performance - Theatre Aoteatoa

New Zealand Theatre is important for Drama students to study as we live in Bicultural Aotearoa. Plays written by significant tangata whenua are key to us learning about tikanga, history, and the stories of New Zealand's people. The two assessments for the New Zealand Theatre Unit comprise of an individual project and a group performance. In groups we will perform extracts from a play. Here we will explore a believable and naturalistic acting style to develop manaakitanga, authentic performance, and realism. For our project there is a choice to create either a Poster, Programme, or small-scale stage model of the play you have been studying in class.

Drama is a collaborative and creative subject which asks ākonga to think, communicate, and problemsove in real time. It will help with growing confidence, interpersonal relationship skills, empathy, body and spatial awareness. We encourage all students to choose Drama as an option at Year 10, regardless of if they have taken Drama before. It is a subject for everyone.

10 Design and Visual Communication

Design & Visual Communication equips students with real-world skills, design knowledge, and critical thinking that underpins the design industry.  The course helps students build knowledge in communicating innovative designs through the use of sketching, drawing & modelling skills that visually communicate their ideas.

• Spatial Design
• Product Design 
• Model Making 
• Design & Formal Drawing
• Computer 3D modelling/ Presentation 

10 Food Technology

In Food Technology, students will learn to work with food in a safe and hygienic manner. In practical classes they will develop skills in food preparation and presentation. They learn how to follow a brief to create their own unique product suitable, for a specified special occasion.

• Food safety and hygiene 
• Working safely in the kitchen 
• Fusion foods  
• Matariki meals (Semester 1)/ Thanks-giving meals (Semester 2)

10 Japanese

The purpose of this course is to develop the language skills and cultural knowledge, which were begun in the Year 9 course. Students will engage in a range of activities to build their competence in listening, reading, speaking and writing and will be exposed to aspects of Japanese culture, such as costume, traditional ceremonies and anime.  Knowledge of the Japanese language is a useful and worthwhile skill in today’s world.

The course is open entry, however, it is preferable that students have studied Japanese in Year 9 as the course will build on the skills acquired in Year 9.  Further advice and guidance may be sought from the Head of Department: Languages.

• Daily Life  
• Home 
• School Life 
• Tourism/Travel 
• Shopping 
• Describing People 
• Eating Out

10 Mandarin Chinese

The purpose of the course is to increase students’ ability and understanding of the Mandarin language and culture, through the communicative approach to language learning. Students will engage in a range of activities to build their competence in listening, reading, speaking and writing and will be exposed to aspects of Chinese culture, such as calligraphy and dance.  Due to the number of Chinese speakers in the world, knowledge of Mandarin is an invaluable skill. 

This is a beginner course, so preference will be given to non-native speakers of Mandarin.  Whilst it is open entry, it is preferable that students have studied Mandarin in Year 9.   Further advice and guidance may be sought from the Head of Department: Languages

• Holidays
• Personal and social life
• The place where we live
• Shopping
• Travel in China

10 Te Reo Maori

This course will build on the sentence structures and vocabulary covered in Year 9, and will further develop students’ proficiency in the four key language modes of reading, writing, speaking and listening. 

By the end of Year 10 Māori students should be able to cope with a variety of routine situations when talking to speakers of te reo Māori. Students will also deepen their cultural understanding through continued exposure to aspects of te ao Māori, the Māori world. Students will learn karakia and tikanga appropriate for the classroom, as well as some key Māori contexts - including pōwhiri.

• Tōku Whānau              (My family)
• Hākinakina                (Sport)
• Kai                                 (Food)

Pōwhiri/Whaikōrero        (Formal Māori welcome and oratory) 

10 Music Contemporary

This is an open-entry course for students who want to develop skills in playing and creating contemporary music. This is a highly practical course where students will learn how to play a variety of instruments including bass, drums, guitar, vocals and keyboard. Students will then apply their skills on all instruments by performing with a band. Students who completed 9MCO will further develop and extend their instrumental technique in this course.

No past musical study is required; however, students are encouraged to take advantage of the individual lessons offered at school.

Students will engage in the following areas of learning:

• Contemporary Instrument Technique: learn techniques on contemporary music instruments including guitar, bass, keys and drum kit. Students will learn to read the musical terms and symbols for these instruments.
• Band Performance: form a band with members of the class, learning to play and arrange a contemporary song which will be performed to a live audience.
• Music Literacy: learn about the language and elements of music and how they can be applied to create an effective musical performance.
• Composition: work with a group to compose an original piece of music using digital audio music software.

10 Digital Media Literacy

We are surrounded by media: from the videos we watch, the videos we stream, the social media we engage with, the advertising we encounter. Year 10 Digital Media Literacy will help students to think critically about all the images and text we are being exposed to everyday. With a focus on the gaming industry, we will unpack marketing in this context as well as designing our own marketing campaign. Through this we will examine the representations in games and some issues in the NZ gaming industry. Other topics will explore how the media is used to promote propaganda and conspiracy theories as well investigate the implications of media technologies like artificial intelligence. Practical production skills will be touched on throughout the course, which will culminate in creating a podcast.

• Media audiences - how are media audiences impacted by violence?
• Media in society - propaganda and conspiracies
• Media industries - the gaming industry, representation and marketing
• Media production - designing, producing and editing a podcast

10 Music

This is an open entry course for students who want to extend their musical skills and who are curious about how music is created. Students will explore the different ways that music interacts with other art forms such as visual art and film. Music literacy is an important part of all aspects of this course and students will learn to read and interpret musical terms and symbols throughout the semester.  

Students who take this course are highly encouraged to take lessons with a private instrumental or vocal tutor, either here at Macleans or outside of school. They are also encouraged to join an extracurricular music group at school and to get involved in festivals and competitions throughout the year.

• Film Music: students will learn about the history and characteristics of Film Music and will have an opportunity to create their own film music themes!
• Music Literacy: throughout the semester, students will build knowledge of musical terms and symbols as well as learn about the elements of music. This includes practising sight reading and listening/transcribing skills.
• Impressionism: students will explore the style of Impressionism and compose an original piece of music in this style. This project also includes using a digital audio workstation where students can record, edit and create a professional mix of their compositions.

10 Product materials

Product design in Year 10 will introduce students to a range of skills that will enhance their creative thinking, and problem-solving to produce a physical design outcome. Students will use the design process to develop their own ideas, which leads to gaining experience in a range of workshop techniques such as prototyping, using materials, digital modelling, and constructing and assembling a physical product.

• Introduction to design theory and idea generation processes.
• Introduction to CAD software.
• Tactile idea generation and innovative idea development for functional and purposeful products.
• Skill development in workshop experience to produce their design outcome.
• Product and materials research with testing and trialling.
• Product design sketching and drawing; isometric, oblique, 1-point and 2-point perspective drawing.

10 Science Extension- This course is for students in the Year 10 Extension Studies class.

Studying Science allows students to investigate, develop an understanding of and think critically about the Living, Physical and Material world that they inhabit.  The critical thinking, problem-solving skills and knowledge gained will allow students to understand and make informed decisions about current issues in Science and Technology, such as Nanotechnology and Genetic Engineering.  It will also teach students how to communicate, solve problems, collect and organise knowledge; knowledge which will continue to develop.

Biology: 

• Genetics and Evolution
• Medical Science
• Ecology

Physics: 

• Forces and Motion
• Electricity and Magnetism

Chemistry:

• Atoms and Reactions
• Acids and Bases
• Materials and their Uses

• Careers in Science

This is the same content and assessment as the 10SCI course.  There will be opportunities for extension in these topics during the year, either through extra content or deeper thinking.

10 Spanish

Spanish is a fun and interactive subject in which students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, enabling them to communicate in a range of everyday situations about topics relevant to them.  Cultural understanding is also developed through exposure to aspects of Spanish culture and civilisation.  Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world, so knowledge of it is extremely beneficial and opens up a world of opportunities and experiences.

This course is open entry, however, it is preferable that students have studied Spanish in Year 9 as the course builds on skills acquired in Year 9.    Further advice and guidance may be sought from the Head of Department: Languages.

• My Life - my family, my home, my hobbies and routines
• Food and Health
• Clothes and shopping

10 Textiles

Textiles has a technological approach with a focus on expressing creativity, whilst gaining confidence on the specialist range of equipment. The programme is designed to develop visual investigation, critical thinking and media exploration. Skills learnt are freehand sketching to form ideas, pattern adaptations, textiles surface manipulation, which includes dyes, screen printing and free motion embroidery. 

• Creative application on various surfaces, including screen printing, vinyl cut application and dye work. 
• Bizarre Armour project, for divergent thinking. 
• Garment construction from a pattern for sequential development. 

11ACT 

Year 11 Accounting                                                                                  MCert

Course Statement:

In all roles in business, financial information is used to inform decision making. An understanding of the language of Accounting and how to use financial information will assist students to make a better sense of the business world. 

With a rapidly changing business environment there is an increasing emphasis on sustainability reporting. This course will seek to develop an understanding of the key Accounting concepts, financial statement preparation and analysis, and sustainability reporting. The communication of financial information is a skill that will also be developed.

Topics Covered:

• Accounting Concepts
• Processing Accounting Information
• Preparing Financial Statements
• Sustainability Accounting
• Analysis and Interpretation of Accounting information
• Partnerships and Company Accounting
• Technology in Accounting

Leads to:

12ACT: NCEA Level 2 Accounting

12BUS: NCEA Level 2 Business Studies

12ACC: CAIE AS Accounting

12BSC: CAIE AS Business

11ADP

Year 11 Art Design & Photography                                                      MCert

Course Statement:

In this course students will engage in an investigation that will incorporate the art fields of Fine Art, Photography, Moving Image and Design. Through the production of their own original work, students will develop digital skills in using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro.

Students will submit a portfolio of work showing evidence of planning, experimentation, development of creative ideas and several practical outcomes. A moving image/art film interpreting a proposal will be assessed as a final artwork alongside their portfolio.

Topics Covered:

• Fine Art Photography skills and Practical Investigation
• Moving Image 
• Creative Design drawing skills and principles. 
• Visual Literacy and Communication

Leads to:

12ADE: NCEA Level 2 Art Design

12APH: NCEA Level 2 Art Photography

12APA: NCEA Level 2 Art Painting

11ART

Year 11 Art Painting                                                                                       MCert

Course Statement:

Art Painting is a practical and research-based course that provides a pathway to all further study in the Visual Arts for NCEA.

 Learners will engage in experimentation using a wide range of wet and dry media and visual art processes. Investigating established painting practices and conventions will inform an ongoing body of work which will be presented as a portfolio of practical work.  Students completing this course will develop critical thinking to develop and refine creative ideas which will support their learning in the wider school curriculum.

Topics Covered:

• Exploring a wide range of media such as paint, inks, pencil, dyes, watercolours.
• Learning drawing and painting techniques and skills through an investigation of NZ Natural History.
• A site visit to investigate local historical contexts and collect visual resources in order to produce final paintings.

Leads to:

12APA: NCEA Level 2 Art Painting

12ADE: NCEA Level 2 Art Design

12APH: NCEA Level 2 Art Photography 

11BIO

Year 11 Biology  MCERT

Course Statement:

Biology is the study of living things and how they interact with each other and the environment.  Students develop an understanding of the diversity of life and life processes, of evolution as the result of life processes and the ecology, and the impact of humans on all forms of life and the environment.  As a result, students are better informed and able to make reasoned, balanced judgements on some of the biological issues affecting New Zealanders such as vaccination, genetic testing and modification. Also studied is the impact of humans on the environment and aspects of sustainability and conservation, and protection of our unique flora, fauna and ecosystems. They will also have a greater insight into the working of their own bodies and an understanding of some of the health issues affecting New Zealanders and on a global basis.

Prerequisites:

Students who wish to choose ONE of: 11BIO, 11CHE or 11PHY must achieve B or better in the Year 10 Science End of Year Examination.

A good level of literacy and the ability to write extended answers is highly desirable.  

B+ or better is required to choose TWO of: 11BIO, 11CHE, 11PHY, 11SCI.   

A- or better plus other criteria are required to choose THREE Sciences (11BIO, 11CHE and 11PHY).

Topics Covered:

• Chemicals of life and Human nutrition
• Plant transport and nutrition
• Coordination and Hormonal control
• Homeostasis and Excretion
• Respiration and Gas Exchange
• Cells and Cell Processes

• Cell Division and Genetics
• Biotechnology and Genetic engineering
• Disease and Immunity
• Classification
• Human Influence on the Environment

Leads to:

12BIC: CIE AS Biology

12BIO: NCEA Level 2 Biology

(Note: 11BIO does not lead to 12CHC, 12CHE or 12PYC, 12PHY)

11CHE

Year 11 Chemistry  MCERT

Course Statement:

Chemistry involves the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.  Students develop an understanding of the structure, composition and properties of matter, how it chemically changes and the energy involved.  Using the fundamental understanding of the properties of materials, students can make sense of the material world around them, and to critically analyse what is going on.  As a result, Chemistry students are better equipped to understand issues such as environmental sustainability as well as the development of new materials and sources of energy.

This course provides the foundations of the above chemistry skills and knowledge to enable students to undertake further study in Chemistry.  The course uses a number of New Zealand contexts and practical experiments to highlight core chemistry ideas.

Topics Covered:

• Acid bases and salts
• Chemistry of metals
• Chemistry of non-metals
• Energy in chemistry

• Chemistry calculations
• Organic chemistry
• Periodic Table; Compounds
• Properties and structure of matter

Prerequisites:

Students who wish to choose ONE of: 11BIO, 11CHE or 11PHY must achieve B or better in the Year 10 Science End of Year Examination.  

B+ or better is required to choose TWO of: 11BIO, 11CHE, 11PHY, 11SCI.   

A- or better plus other criteria are required to choose THREE Sciences (11BIO, 11CHE and 11PHY).

Leads to:

12CHC: CIE AS Chemistry

12CHE: NCEA Level 2 Chemistry

(Note: 11CHE does not lead to 12BIC, 12BIO or 12PYC, 12PHY)

11COM 

Year 11 Commerce                                                                                       MCert

Course Statement:

By studying Year 11 Commerce, students will be equipped with the fundamental skills and insights needed to participate in New Zealand's changing economic and business environments. The course will begin with the basis of economics and business; why and how people as individuals and as groups choose to satisfy their unlimited wants using limited resources. Students will explore the business environment, including types of organisations, business objectives, and stakeholder conflict, financial information and decision making, as well as people in business such as leadership, employee rights, and recruitment methods. The second half of the course will focus on both micro and macro economic concepts, such as demand and supply, government interventions in market failures, and government macroeconomic goals. It will end with a research and presentation project examining the impact of migration on New Zealand’s economy.

Topics Covered:

• The Basis of Economics and Business
• Understanding the Business Environment
• Financial Information and Decisions
• People in Business
• Microeconomic Concepts (Demand, Supply, Market Equilibrium)
• Macroeconomic Concepts (Growth, Inflation, Employment, Trade)
• Government Interventions
• Migration and its Impact on NZ Economy

Leads to:

12ACT: NCEA Level 2 Accounting

12BUS: NCEA Level 2 Business Studies

12ECO: NCEA Level 2 Economics

12BSC: CAIE AS Business Studies

12ECC: CAIE AS Economics 

11CPS

Year 11 Computer Science                                                                MCert

Course Statement:

This course is intended to provide students with the knowledge and skills to create a foundation for studying Computer Science in the senior school. This includes a range of theory topics and the development of programming skills. Students have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of how computer systems work and how to create software in the Python programming language. It is suitable for students who took the 10CPS course and for students who are new to the subject. A Windows or Mac laptop is preferred for the programming sections of the course.

Topics Covered:

• Data Representation
• Computer Systems
• Digital Communication
• Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving
• Programming Fundamentals
• The Bigger Picture (A.I)

Leads to:

12CPC: CAIE AS Computer Science

12DDT: Digital Technology NCEA Level 2

11DDT 

Year 11 Digital Technology                                                                                 MCert

Course Statement:

This course prepares students for studying digital technologies in the senior school. Students will develop digital outcomes using a range of software tools, students learn to use web development tools and design techniques. The development of programming skills in a high-level language is also covered in the course. 

A Windows or MacOS laptop is required. iPad and Chromebook will not suffice the requirements.

Introduction: -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnJiuIFe5IM&feature=youtu.be

Topics Covered:

• Human Computer Interaction (UI and UX design)
• Website Development
• Programming and Problem-Solving
• Databases

Leads to:

12DDT: NCEA Level 2 Digital Technology

11DRA 

Year 11 Drama                                                                                           MCert

Course Statement:

Drama is an exciting collaborative art form that values and contributes to the unique bicultural and multicultural character of Aotearoa New Zealand. In Drama, learners work together in safe and fun environments to tell stories, express their identity, and take creative risks. Drama teaches ākonga the tools they need to excel across all subject areas and prepares them for future careers by developing learners' confidence, public speaking, problem-solving, communication skills, self-expression, diplomacy and motivation. Through group work, learners discover and create innovative theatre that is dynamic and evolving to express human experience and create imagined worlds. 

Incredible opportunities are offered through the robust and lively course. The year's work will be centered around the big idea of 'belonging' and 'turangawaewae'. Students will look at three plays by New Zealand playwrights throughout the year and use these as a vehicle to explore, expand, and integrate their understanding of Drama Techniques, Elements, Conventions and Technologies. Students will have opportunities to perform in front of live audiences throughout the year. 

MCert Drama also takes two outside theatre trips during the year. 

Background: 

Open to any student regardless of previous Drama experience

Topics Covered:

• Acting Techniques and Script Work using the Stanislavski Method and Realism
• Devised and Physical Theatre with Industry Professional Workshops
• Elizabethan Theatre
• Theatre Aotearoa studies
• Communication and response to live theatre

Leads to:

12DRA: NCEA Level 2 Drama

11DVV 

Year 11 Design & Visual Communication                                             MCert

Course Statement:

Design and Visual Communication provides a variety of design, drawing and digital experiences to assist in developing creative thinking and promoting a broader awareness and understanding of design. 

 This course involves extending core design knowledge, detailed drawing skills and the use of digital tools. Students will explore and refine design ideas in response to a brief informed by designer models, using creative strategies and visual techniques to aid design thinking. The use of visual communication and digital presentation skills is integral for effective design.

Topics Covered:

• Fundamental skills in visual communication.
• Spatial Design: Students will use inspiration from influential designers to assist in the design of a Coastal Retreat.
• Product Design: Students will develop a stylish water bottle for a particular context.
• Design presentation: Students create final rendered architectural drawings and use advanced modelling techniques to achieve polished outcomes.

Leads to:

12DVV: NCEA Level 2 Design & Visual Communication

12DTC: CAIE AS Design & Technology

11FNT

Year 11 Food Technology                                                                                  MCert

Course Statement:

In this course, students will learn to create products in a safe hygienic manner, using a range of food preparation techniques. They will be able to develop their practical skills through engaging in multiple practical experiences.  They will learn how to follow a brief to design and make interesting edible products. Students will gain valuable life skills and be introduced to career opportunities in the food technology and hospitality sectors. 

Topics Covered:

• Prepare and present Hot Finger Food
• Prepare and present Cakes, Sponges and scones
• Basic processing methods to make muffins
• Country Cuisine
• Edible Gifts
• Presentation foods (Show stoppers!)

Leads to:

12FDT: NCEA Level 2 Food Technology 

11GEO 

Year 11 Geography                                                                                   MCert

Course Statement:

To be able to understand the natural processes that shape landforms in regions across New Zealand and around the world and investigate how perspectives are affecting how humans interact with the natural environment. 

Topics Covered:

• Geographic skills and research
• The Carbon Cycle and Energy security 
• Tectonic processes and Hazards 

• Global Population Studies 
• Tourism Development

Leads to:

12GEO: NCEA Level 2 Geography and 12GEC: CAIE AS Geography

Please note:  With SMT permission, 11GEO or 11HEA may be chosen by students in Year 11 to satisfy their compulsory Subject 3: SCIENCE selection.  However, they do NOT lead to any of the Year 12 Science subjects, Biology, Chemistry or Physics, in either the NCEA or CAIE pathways.

11HEA 

Year 11 Health                                                                                            MCert

Course Statement:

Students will develop a well-rounded and critical understanding of health issues impacting New Zealand and the rest of the world. They will deepen their knowledge of Hauora and will be able to effectively use strategies to improve their own well-being. On a wider level, students will be exposed to a broad range of health issues and have the tools to make health enhancing decisions for themselves, others and society as a whole.

The skills that students obtain from this course will allow them to become engaged, critical and active members of society whose knowledge will benefit the well-being of diverse groups of people. This course is beneficial for students who wish to work within a health-related field, and those who are passionate about creating better health outcomes for themselves and our communities.

Topics Covered:

• Health promotion
• Hauora
• Sexuality
• Eating patterns

• Drugs
• Interpersonal Skills
• Personal, interpersonal and societal well-being
• Goal Setting

Leads to:

12HEA: NCEA Level 2 Health 

Please note:  With SMT permission, 11GEO or 11HEA may be chosen by students in Year 11 to satisfy their compulsory Subject 3: SCIENCE selection.  However, they do NOT lead to any of the Year 12 Science subjects, Biology, Chemistry or Physics, in either the NCEA or CAIE pathways.

11HIS 

Year 11 History                                                                                         MCERT

Course Statement:

By studying the past, students will be able to understand the world and NZ as they are today. By analysing differing perspectives, it leads to greater understanding of peoples' viewpoints and actions.

We have focussed on three of the major historical contexts which dominated the 20th century; the Origins of World War Two, the Arab/Israeli conflict - an issue still ongoing today, and the Cold War and how this impacted on New Zealand.

Skills taught will be source analysis, research, extended writing and the importance of seeing issues through the differing perspectives of people.

Topics Covered:

• International Relations 1919-39 (Origins of World War 2)
• Arab/Israel Conflict
• International Relations 1945-1991 (The Cold War)

Leads to:

12HIC: CAIE AS History  and 12HIS: NCEA Level 2 History

11JAP 

Year 11 Japanese                                                                                           MCert

Course Statement:

Japanese is a particularly significant language for New Zealand because of the important economic and cultural ties New Zealand is developing with Japan.  As a Pacific country, New Zealand has increasing contact with this major trading partner.  In addition, students find it interesting and enriching to study a language and writing system so different from English/Maori and to learn about a culture so different from New Zealand’s main cultures.

 In this course, students will learn to cope with a variety of routine situations when visiting Japan or when dealing with Japanese speakers in New Zealand.   They will use familiar language with some flexibility and pick up some new language from its use in context. Students will read and write notes and short letters, and understand many Japanese customs and make use of them.

Background:

Previous study of Year 10 Japanese is recommended.  If you have not previously studied Japanese you must seek advice and guidance from the Head of Department: Languages.

Topics Covered:

• My area
• Celebrations
• Holidays
• Schooling in Japan

Leads to:

12JAP: NCEA Level 2 Japanese

11MAN

 Year 11 Mandarin                                                             MCert

Course Statement:

In this course students will have the chance to build their fluency in Chinese by revisiting some of the topics learnt in Year 9 and Year 10 and extending their knowledge and skills.

They will learn to cope with a number of familiar situations which might occur when dealing with Chinese speakers either locally or abroad.  They will learn to use familiar language with some flexibility and pick up some new language from its use in context. They will also start developing some fluency and will be able to read and write more extensive texts as well as take part in controlled conversations.  

Background:

Previous study of Year 10 Chinese is recommended.  If you have not previously studied Chinese you must seek advice and guidance from the Head of Department: Languages.  Please note, this is not a course for native speakers of Chinese.

Topics Covered:

• My life
• School 
• Leisure

• Where I live
• Food and drink
• Lifestyle

Leads to:

12MAN: NCEA Level 2 Chinese

11MAO 

Year 11 Te Reo Māori                                                                              MCert

Course Statement:

In this course, students will develop their ability to converse and understand spoken Te Reo Māori. By the end of Year 11, students will be able to converse with Te Reo Māori speakers in familiar social situations and cope with some less familiar ones.  Students will also build their skills in reading and writing Te Reo Māori and will learn to construct more detailed passages in different contexts. Students’ knowledge of tikanga Māori and Māori history, will also be developed throughout the year.  

Background:

Previous study of Year 10 Te Reo Māori is recommended.  

If you have not previously studied Te Reo Māori you must seek advice and guidance from the Head of Department: Languages.

Topics Covered:

• Iwi Māori                                         (Māori tribe)
• Ka whawhai tonu mātou                 (Māori protest)
• Kīwaha                                            (Māori colloquialisms)  
• Ia rā                                                 (Everyday language and conversation)

Leads to:

12MAO: NCEA Level 2 Maori 

At the moment we are unable to offer NCEA Level 2 Maori, but will support any student who wishes to study Maori through Te Kura.

11MCO 

Year 11 Music (Contemporary)                                                            MCert

Course Statement:

This is a course for students who want to learn more about the creation and production of contemporary music styles. They will build skills and techniques on contemporary instruments including guitar, drum kit, bass guitar, keys and singing. Students will perform in bands, write original songs and learn to produce and edit music using professional audio software.

Students who take this course are encouraged to take lessons with a private instrumental or vocal tutor, either here at Macleans or outside of school. They are also encouraged to join an extracurricular music group at school, and to get involved in festivals and competitions throughout the year.

Topics Covered:

• Performance: build skills and techniques on contemporary instruments and, in bands, rehearse and perform contemporary music for a live audience.
  
• Songwriting & Music Production: compose, record, edit and produce their own music using professional audio software.
• Research & Context: explore the important influences on contemporary music, including looking deeply into how a song's contextual background connects to its musical features. 
• Music Literacy: interpret musical terms and symbols used in contemporary music as well as build knowledge and understanding of the elements of music. This will allow them to utilise the musical language with confidence.

Leads to:

12MUS: NCEA Level 2 Music

Media Studies examines the different channels of communication that can reach or influence people, including television, film and social media. Year 11 Media Studies builds on the introductory junior media courses by examining different contexts and creating different types of media. The course includes the production of narrative music videos, an examination of the anime industry, and analysing the representation of families in sitcoms over time. Critical literacy skills will be developed through unpacking how youth crime is reported in news media and ethical issues with social media platforms. 

As well as creating music videos, which will be eligible for the Macademy Awards, units will include the production of different media including video essays and podcasts. This course will prepare students for undertaking NCEA Media Studies at Level Two or a Cambridge Media Studies pathway.  

11MMT

Year 11 Multi Materials                                                                 MCert

Course Statement:

Multi Materials is a practical hands-on program covering skills in workshop safety, materials knowledge, use of hand tools, power tools, and operating fixed machinery which enables students to work safely in a workshop environment. 

 Students will make a range of wood and metal-based projects, and also have the opportunity to work with other materials. 

Topics Covered:

• Safe working practices in a workshop environment.
• Workshop procedures and processes using a wide range of hand, portable and fixed machine tools. 
• Reading working drawings, calculating material cutting lists, measuring and marking materials for projects. 
• Completion of a range of projects demonstrating a wide range of hand skills, machine skills and finishing techniques.
• Use of wood, metal and other materials to create projects. 

Leads to:

12CON: NCEA Level 2 Construction* 

12ENM: NCEA Level 2 Engineering*  (Mechanical)

11MUS 

Year 11 Music                                                                                             MCert

Course Statement:

This is a course for students who want to create and compose original music and progress in their personal musical skills. This course challenges students to be curious about music’s role in our world and teaches them about how composers have created music in different styles throughout history. This course aims to give young musicians the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in a variety of musical contexts. 

Students who take this course are encouraged to take lessons with a private instrumental or vocal tutor, either here at Macleans or outside of school. They are also encouraged to join an extracurricular music group at school, and to get involved in festivals and competitions throughout the year.

Topics Covered:

• Performance: students will prepare performances independently as a soloist and/or as part of a group to share with audiences throughout the year. This will challenge them to improve in their individual musical technique and musicianship.
• Composition: students will learn to compose original music. This will inspire creativity and allow them to use imaginative thinking as they compose original musical ideas. 
• Music Literacy: students will learn how to interpret a variety of musical scores and build knowledge and understanding of the elements of music. This will allow them to utilise the musical language with confidence.
• Research and Context: students will explore the context and history of music from a variety of genres and/or time periods. This will allow them  to understand how history, geography, culture and society influence music.

Leads to:

12MUS: NCEA Level 2 Music

11PEA 

Year 11 Physical Education                                                                  MCert

Course Statement:

The MCert Physical Education programme is focused on how the body moves and responds to exercise.  Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the key body systems (muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory) and how they impact fitness and performance in physical activity and sport.   They will examine the basic principles of movement (biomechanics) and their effect on performance in physical activity and sport.

Students will examine coaching practices and psychological techniques that are used to improve performance.  Principles of training and a range of training methods will be explored theoretically and practically as part of their preparation for participation in the MacFit Challenge event.

Students examine sociocultural influences on participation and achievement in sport and physical activity, relating the experiences of a range of famous athletes to themselves.

During the volleyball unit, they will build their skills, tactical awareness and overall performance, culminating in a interclass tournament.

Topics Covered:

The course offers a theory and a practical component.  

Topics:

• Skill acquisition
• Anatomy and Exercise Physiology (including skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems and how they respond to exercise)
• Biomechanics
• Fitness
• Sociology

Coursework includes volleyball and MacFit practical units.

Leads to:

12PEA: NCEA Level 2 Physical Education

12ODE: NCEA Level 2 Outdoor Education

12PEC Cambridge AS Sport and Physical Education

11PHY 

            Year 11 Physics  MCERT                                                                         

Course Statement:

Physics involves investigating and understanding physical phenomena such as energy, forces and motion and how they are intricately linked.  Studying Physics enables students to understand and critically think about aspects of the physical world and how they interact with each other.  Knowing about Physics enables people to understand a wide range of contemporary issues/challenges such as energy production and transportation.  It also generates potential technological solutions to current issues.

This course builds upon the Macleans Junior Science programme to prepare students for higher level Physics study in either pathway.  The content of the course will enable students to understand more about the physical world that surrounds them, and the simple principles that underpin our knowledge of physical processes.  Students will develop an understanding of how theory and experiment can work together to progress our understanding, and how this understanding can be used to benefit society in the present and the future.

Prerequisites:

Students who wish to choose ONE of: 11BIO, 11CHE or 11PHY must achieve B or better in the Year 10 Science End of Year Examination.  

B+ or better is required to choose TWO of: 11BIO, 11CHE, 11PHY, 11SCI.   

A- or better plus other criteria are required to choose THREE Sciences (11BIO, 11CHE and 11PHY).

Topics Covered:

• Measurements
• Motion
• Forces and Momentum
• Equilibrium
• Pressure
• Energy/Work/Power

• Thermal Physics
• Waves
• Light
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Atomic Physics and Radioactivity

Leads to:

12PYC: CIE AS Physics

12PHY: NCEA Level 2 Physics 

(Note: 11PHY does not lead to 12BIC, 12BIO or 12CHC, 12CHE)

11PRD

Year 11 Product Design                                                                 MCert

Course Statement:

In this course, students will develop design thinking skills using CAD to manufacture full-scale products using CNC manufacturing. Students will learn about materials and production processes, research and test ideas using manufacturing and modeling skills and will have access to workshop tools, machinery, and fabrication techniques. Students will be expected to seek individual innovative solutions to real-world design problems.

Topics Covered:

• Use of industrial modeling techniques using CAD software ‘Onshape.’
• Product development to explore and construct a functional prototype to test and refine ideas
• Presentation of a product outcome using a range of manual and automation techniques, such as CNC metal/wood cutting and 3D printing.

Leads to:

12PRD: NCEA Level 2 Product Design

11SCI

Year 11 Science (General)                                                                     MCERT

Course Statement:

Studying Science allows students to investigate, develop an understanding of and think critically about the Living, Physical and Material world that they inhabit.  The critical thinking, problem solving skills and knowledge gained will allow students to understand and make informed decisions about current issues in Science and Technology, such as Nanotechnology and Genetic Engineering.  It will also teach students how to communicate, solve problems, collect and organise knowledge; knowledge which will continue to develop.

Prerequisites:

Open entry to Year 11 students choosing only ONE Science subject.  

Students who wish to choose 11SCI plus ONE of: 11BIO, 11CHE or 11PHY must achieve B+ or better in the Year 10 Science End of Year Examination.  

Topics Covered:

• Biology:          Cells and cell processes; Genetics and DNA
• Chemistry:      Compounds and the Periodic table; Chemical reactions and Fuels
• Physics:          Energy and Electricity; Motion and Forces

Leads to:

12BIO: NCEA Level 2 Biology   

12CHE: NCEA Level 2 Chemistry   

12PHY: NCEA Level 2 Physics

NOTE: This course does NOT lead to AS Biology, AS Chemistry or AS Physics.  

Students considering taking Sciences in the CIE Pathway in Year 12 should choose the relevant single Science subject(s) 11BIO, 11CHE and/or 11PHY in Year 11.

11SPA 

Year 11 Spanish                                                                                       MCert

Course Statement:

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world and is the official language of 21 countries.  Learning Spanish provides students with a cutting edge in the workplace.  

In this course, students will have the chance to start building their fluency in Spanish by discussing topics relevant to young people, and by learning to cope with situations which may occur when dealing with Spanish speakers either locally or abroad.  They will learn to use familiar language with some flexibility and pick up new language from its use in context. 

 Students who choose this subject may have the opportunity to go on a foreign language exchange trip.

Background:

Previous study of Year 10 Spanish is recommended.  If you have not previously studied Spanish you must seek advice and guidance from the Head of Department: Languages.

Topics Covered:

• Holidays
• My life
• School 
• Leisure

• Where I live
• The world of work
• Health

Leads to:

12SPA:  NCEA Level 2 Spanish

11TEX 

Year 11 Textiles                                                                                         MCert

Course Statement:

This subject is a practical based subject, creating conceptual and implementation skills. Learners develop studies around a theme based on Kaitiakitanga of Our Fragile World. This visual questioning develops inspiration to create their concepts. 

 Students investigate and experiment with a broad range of materials and techniques to design, make and validate their ideas.  On completing this course students will develop skills in conceptual design, 3D construction, creative imagination, and divergent thinking all of which will support their learning in the wider school curriculum.

Topics Covered:

• Workstations for experimenting and embedding skills for textiles, applied design, felting, machine embroidery, dye work,  screen printing, and developing own surface through sustainable practice.
• Developing concepts through design and sketching that can be for 3D items or garments which explore divergent thinking. 
• Designing and making a Bomber jacket, and a container to answer a brief.
• The final display of choice, for an exhibition.

Leads to:

12TEX: NCEA Level 2 Textiles 

12 Biology - 9700 AS Level

• Biological molecules
• Enzymes
• Cell structure and microscopy skills
• Membranes and transport across membranes
• DNA and protein synthesis
• Mitosis
• Plant transport
• Mammalian transport
• Gas exchange and smoking
• Infectious disease and immunity

12 Biology - NCEA Level 2

12 Chemistry - NCEA Level 2

• Internal assessments
  • Chem 2.1 - Quantitative analysis of a commercial product
  • Chem 2.2 - Qualitative analysis of a commercial product
  • Chem 2.7 - Oxidation and reduction reactions
• External assessments
  • Chem 2.4
    • Structure, bonding and properties of molecules and solids
    • Energy changes in chemical reactions
  • Chem 2.5 - Organic molecules and their chemical properties
  • Chem 2.6 - Chemical reactivity
    • Rates of reaction
    • Chemical equilibria
    • Acids and bases

Student Voice:

12 Physics - NCEA Level 2

Skills of planning, measuring techniques, numerical and graphical analysis, evaluation of practicals.

Understanding wave behaviour including refraction, superposition and interference. Light waves and optics. Understanding accelerated motion, the effects of forces on motion in one & two dimensions, the idea of momentum and conservation, work energy and power. Understanding the atomic nucleus and radioactivity. Understanding static electricity and electric fields, series and parallel DC circuits, interaction of electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetism.

Student Voice:

12 Physics - 9702 AS Level

Physics involves investigating and understanding physical phenomena such as energy, forces and motion and how they are intricately linked. Studying Physics enables students to understand and critically think about aspects of the physical world and how they interact with each other. Knowing about Physics enables people to understand a wide range of contemporary issues/challenges such as energy production and transportation.  It also generates potential technological solutions.

The intention of the AS syllabus is to complete the first part of the full A Level course.

The course objectives are:

Knowledge with understanding. 

Handling applying and evaluating information. 

Experimental skills and investigations.

• Physical quantities and units
• Kinematics
• Dynamics
• Forces, density and pressure
• Work, energy and power
• Deformation of solids
• Waves
• Superposition
• Electricity
• D.C. circuits
• Particle physics

Student Voice:

You must select Cambridge if you are going to study Cambridge in year 12 or 13.

CAIE

• Details of the current fees charged in 2024 are shown below, these are subject to change but may be used as an indication of the fees to be charged in 2025. 
• Fees are the same for Domestic and International Students.  They are set each year by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) in UK Sterling (£) and converted to NZ Dollars (NZ$).

AS / A Level (Indicative Charges $NZ):       

 CAIE Admin Fee (Macleans)   $125.00

            per Subject Fee AS or A2 Level                                    $156.00

            per Subject Fee A Level (AS + A2)                               $235.00

            AS Sciences Practical additional fee                             $40.00

            S/A2 Design and Technology Practical additional fee  $50.00 

Example:    Fee for 4 x AS Subjects = from $749.00

                   Fee for 4 x A Level, 1including 2 Science subjects = $829.00

CAIE students who have an exemption to have NCEA subjects in their timetable, or who wish to enter Scholarship, must also pay the NZQA fees as well as their CAIE fees where required.

All students will be expected to sit the appropriate examinations at the end of the year for all of their subjects.

Enrolment in CAIE subjects outside of Macleans College is not approved for progression.

Please note: The CAIE examinations at the end of year are completed earlier than the NCEA examinations.

This course builds on foundational and intermediate English skills, supporting students to strengthen their language in preparation for Level 2 or Level 3 EL Unit Standards. Students will develop fluency and accuracy across listening, speaking, reading, and writing, preparing them for tertiary study, vocational training, and the workplace.

The course also prepares students for CAA Literacy, which is achieved through two Literacy standards in reading and writing. In reading, students learn to make meaning from texts by drawing on vocabulary, structures, and features. They read with purpose and think critically, considering the author, audience, and intent, while locating and evaluating ideas across a range of texts. In writing, students create purposeful texts for different audiences by planning, organising ideas, and making effective choices about structure, language, and vocabulary. They refine their work through revising and editing, while developing accuracy in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence construction to communicate clearly.

12 Accounting - 9706 AS Level

AS Accounting allows learners to take the first step towards a career in accountancy and business. The course will enable students to apply accounting concepts, principles and practices. Students will gain an understanding of the role of accounting and develop a critical and analytical approach to examining and evaluating both qualitative and quantitative accounting information. 

This course follows on from the MCERT Accounting course, and is essential if a student wants to study Accounting at A Level.

TOPICS COVERED

• Types of business entity
• The accounting system
• Accounting for non-current assets
• reconciliation and verification
• Preparation of financial statements
• Analysis and communication of accounting information
• Costs and cost behaviour
• Traditional costing methods

12 Accounting - NCEA Level 2

The Level 2 NCEA Accounting course develops knowledge of theory and concepts of accounting and how it is practiced in a variety of modern business contexts. Students will concentrate on the skills of recording, presenting and interpreting financial information to a broad range of users. 

They will make use of appropriate accounting software (Xero)  for the preparation of financial accounts . They will investigate sustainability in a large New Zealand Company and how theses sustainability objectives effects the Company's decision making. This course provides the foundation knowledge for accounting at NCEA Level 3 and Scholarship.

Topics Covered

• Prepare financial information for an entity that operates accounting subsystems
• Interpret accounting information for entities that operate accounting subsystems
• Demonstrate understanding of accounting processing using accounting software
• Demonstrate understanding of an accounts receivable subsystem for an entity
• Demonstrate understanding of an inventory subsystem for an entity
• Demonstrate understanding of an inventory subsystem for an entity

12 Art Design - NCEA Level 2

• Digital and Visual Literacy 
• Photoshop and Illustrator skills and techniques 
• Drawing processes and techniques
• Investigation into practice of Illustration design 
• Development of project based learning, in the form of 2 panel portfolio

12 Art Painting - NCEA Level 2

• Research and analysis in established practice within painting
• Drawing skills using wet and dry media
• Watercolour techniques
• Printmaking techniques
• Acrylic painting and mediums
• Art making conventions related to drawing and painting
• Developing ideas using selected media into paintings towards a portfolio submission

12 Art Photography - NCEA Level 2

• DSLR camera operation
• Digital photography processes and conventions
• Darkroom processes and conventions
• Studio and lighting technical skills
• Understanding of established artist concepts, contexts and practices.

12 - Fine Art - 9479 AS Level

This course provides the opportunity to explore a wide range of fine arts processes, media and techniques as modes of visual communication. Students will develop an understanding of art conventions through investigating the work of established artists in relation to their own creative art ideas. Throughout the course, they will research and develop ideas in a variety of media while working towards completion of two assessment components, the first involving the creation of a portfolio of work and the second including a 15-hour exam

12 Biology - 9700 AS Level

• Biological molecules
• Enzymes
• Cell structure and microscopy skills
• Membranes and transport across membranes
• DNA and protein synthesis
• Mitosis
• Plant transport
• Mammalian transport
• Gas exchange and smoking
• Infectious disease and immunity

12 Biology - NCEA Level 2

12 Business - 9609 AS Level

The AS Business course provides a broad perspective of business activity giving an overview of the different areas of activity undertaken by businesses. This course prepares students for further tertiary study in the business, or developing an understanding of the areas within which they could work in a business.

Students will learn how business managers respond to a dynamic changing environment. They will gain an understanding of how effective managers develop successful organisations and reflect on how successful businesses achieve their objectives.

Study during the year covers the areas of business and its environment, human resource management, marketing, operations management and finance and accounting.

Topics Covered:

• Business and its environment 

• Marketing decisions

• Human Resource Management

• Operations management decisions

• Business finance and accounting

Student Voice:

12BSC Student Voice

12 Business Studies - NCEA Level 2

Course Statement:

This course involves the investigation and analysis of fundamental concepts medium to large NZ businesses use to improve business operations in order to be successful and sustainable. Students will apply knowledge and theory to practical hands-on learning gaining a broad appreciation for the functions of business operations by experiencing their own business activity, taking a product to market over two selling cycles. Students will also investigate the application of motivation theory through a field trip to a business of regional significance.

Topics Covered:

• Demonstrate understanding of the internal operations of a large business
• Demonstrate understanding of how a large business responds to external factors
• Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business
• Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance

Student Voice:

12 Chemistry - 9701 AS Level

• Introduction to skills for Paper 3
• Particles - Atoms and Molecules
• Physical Chemistry
• Practical Skills for Paper 3
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry

12 Chemistry - NCEA Level 2

• Internal assessments
  • Chem 2.1 - Quantitative analysis of a commercial product
  • Chem 2.2 - Qualitative analysis of a commercial product
  • Chem 2.7 - Oxidation and reduction reactions
• External assessments
  • Chem 2.4
    • Structure, bonding and properties of molecules and solids
    • Energy changes in chemical reactions
  • Chem 2.5 - Organic molecules and their chemical properties
  • Chem 2.6 - Chemical reactivity
    • Rates of reaction
    • Chemical equilibria
    • Acids and bases

Student Voice:

12 Classical Studies - 9274 AS Level

Topics may vary but could include the following.

• The Aeneid - The greatest ‘best seller’ of the Roman world, it tells the story of Aeneas and his flight from Troy on his way to found the Roman race.
• Juvenal’s Satires - A collection of political and social satires critiquing the Roman way of life.
• Alexander the Great - The rollicking adventures of a man who had become king, conquered the world’s largest empire and died before his 32nd birthday.

Student Voice:

Level 2 Classical Studies has a focus on the Greek world, including mythology, the wars between the Greek city states and the Persian empire during the 5th century BC, social and political life of the same century, and Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey.

12 Construction - NCEA Level 2*

Construction is a hands-on programme which is innovative, practical and multi-disciplinary. It provides students with skills and knowledge to springboard into any career in the construction industry. 

Students who participate in this programme can go on to consider apprenticeships or further training in a variety of trades including building, construction, plumbing, drain-laying, roofing, gas-fitting, painting and decorating, infrastructure, flooring and joinery.

• Use of portable power tools and hand tools
• Safe practices in the workshop
• Completion of BCATS projects.
• Knowledge of timber materials

12 Computer Science - 9618 AS Level

• Information representation
• Communication
• Hardware
• Processor fundamentals
• System software
• Security, privacy, and data integrity
• Ethics and Ownership
• Databases
• Algorithm design and problem-solving
• Data types and structures
• Programming (Psuedocodes only)
• Software development

12 Digital Technology - NCEA Level 2

This course aims to extend students’ knowledge of our digitally driven world, building on skills and knowledge gained at 11DDT to develop digital outcomes and computational thinking. 

Students will use HTML, and CSS to develop a website using advanced techniques while investigating and applying standard conventions of user interface design. Feedback from real users of the system will also drive the development of their outcome. Students will also have an opportunity to develop their computational thinking skills by writing a computer program in Python where they learn about the software development life cycle by following a standard process to develop their program.

This subject can lead to tertiary studies and careers in such areas as web design, computer programming, and software engineering.

Students will need their own Windows or MacOS laptop for this subject. iPad and Chromebook will not suffice the requirements.

Introduction: -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnJiuIFe5IM&feature=youtu.be

• Website development
• Databases
• Programming
• Advanced Processes
• Reflective Analysis (External)

12 Drama - NCEA Level 2

Drama is an exciting collaborative art form that values and contributes to the unique bicultural and multicultural character of Aotearoa New Zealand. In Drama, learners work together in safe and fun environments to tell stories, express their identity, and take creative risks. Through group work learners discover and create innovative theatre that is dynamic and evolving to express human experience and create imagined worlds. Incredible opportunities are offered through the robust and lively NCEA Drama Course. Students will hone their acting skills and techniques through performing in class productions. Innovative theatre-making skills are explored through Devising Original Theatre. Critical Thinking skills are developed through the study of Plays and Theatre Forms. Drama explores philosophy, society, human behaviour, psychology and self-expression through embodied practise. 

Macleans College Performing Arts Faculty's Drama and Dance Department has three Drama Teachers on staff with years of International and National experience, and training in both Education and Industry. 

• Scripted Performance and Acting Techniques
• Devising Original Drama
• Research, Presentation and Writing Skills
• Live Performance for an Audience
• Theatre Form and History
• Professional Performance Workshops

12DRC-Drama-9482 AS Level

AS Drama encourages students to explore a range of practical and theoretical approaches to drama from script to performance. The syllabus encourages students to develop the ability to apply practical skills effectively and to analyse and evaluate both their own work and the work of others. 

At AS Level, students focus on three key areas:

• The exploration, interpretation and analysis of dramatic text in a performance context
• The development of dramatic skills and their application to the process of devising based on a selected stimulus
• The development of acting skills and their application to scripted performance. 

Component One: Written Exam

Students explore published plays in depth, developing ideas for performance, direction, and design. They examine extracts in relation to the whole play, considering historical context, genre, and intended audience impact. This component focuses on interpreting theatre from both original productions and modern revivals, encouraging students to justify their artistic choices and express their understanding of the play’s potential in performance.

Component Two: Practical Drama

Devised Piece

Students work in groups to create an original piece of drama in response to a chosen stimulus, such as an image, event, or idea. They develop skills in research, structure, characterisation, and ensemble performance, while exploring dramatic possibilities. The piece is performed to a live audience, with opportunities to use simple props, costumes, and set.

Scripted Performance

Students collaborate to rehearse and perform an extract from a published play to a live audience. They develop vocal and physical acting skills, characterisation, ensemble awareness, and audience engagement. Students also gain experience with basic design elements such as props, costumes, and sets.

13DRC in 2027 will be subject to student numbers.

12 Design and Technology - 9705 AS Level

12 Design and Visual Communication - NCEA Level 2

• Product design: Modern materials and manufacturing processes offer new possibilities for new ideas and re-thinking existing products for our evolving and expanding cities. Students will use sketching and 3D CAD software to develop a flat-pack sculptural lighting product.
• Presentation design: Students will design and produce a presentation of one of their outcomes above. Skills taught will include layout and composition techniques and the use of Adobe applications.
• Spacial Design

Achievement Standards:  **Students in 12DVV only, take 91337.  Students in both 12DVV & 12TEX, take 91338

12 Economics - 9708 AS Level

Course Statement:

Topics Covered:

• Basic Economic Ideas and Resource Allocation
• The Price System and the Microeconomy
• Government Microeconomic Intervention
• The Macroeconomy
• Government Macroeconomic Intervention
• International Economic Issues

Student Voice:

12 Early Childhood Studies - NCEA Level 2*

• Health and hygiene.
• Nutrition.
• Attachment and separation.
• Practical care practices.

12 Economics -NCEA Level 2

• Inflation
• Unemployment
• International Trade
• Government Policies   

Student voice: 12ELC

Cambridge International AS Literature in English will provide learners with the opportunity to gain further knowledge and understanding of international poetry, prose and drama, with candidates studying all genres at both levels. A wide range of inspiring set texts have been carefully selected to offer a depth and breadth of literary study and to encourage lively and stimulating classroom discussion. 

At AS Level learners will study three set texts and prepare for one unseen text. Throughout the AS course learners will be encouraged to practise their skills in close reading through the study of literary extracts and unseen texts; developing skills of analysis and interpretation of texts, looking at how language shapes meaning, alongside their expression of personal response to the texts studied. Learners will explore the conventions of genres of texts and the contexts in which works have been written, read and received. Assessments are in the form of academic essays in which students produce informed, independent opinions and judgements of the texts under examination conditions

Student voice: 12ENC

In the AS Language Course, students undertake a robust study of a range of texts from different genres. You are required to show a critical appreciation of the texts and the way writers use language to shape meaning. You will also write your own compositions in a range of styles and genres, and develop the following skills: sustaining accurate, fluent and consistent writing, producing informed responses appropriate to the specified form, style, context, and audiences, and  conveying knowledge and understanding from both specific examples and wider studies. 

The course aims are to enable students to: enjoy the experience of studying English language, develop a critical and informed response to texts in a range of forms, styles and contexts, produced for a variety of audiences, communicate effectively, creatively, accurately and appropriately in their writing, develop the interdependent skills of reading, analysis and research, develop an appreciation of concepts and techniques in the study of English language, build a firm foundation for further study of language and linguistics.

Paper 1 Reading: Students are encouraged to read widely throughout their programme of study, continually deepening their appreciation of an increasingly rich array of reading material. They should develop an intimate knowledge and understanding of the conventions and discourses associated with a diverse range of genres, styles and contexts. Furthermore, learners should continue to cultivate their personal relationship with reading, enabling them to respond reflectively, analytically, discursively and creatively, as is appropriate to the task or context. 

Paper 2 Writing: Using their reading as inspiration, students should explore and experiment with a similarly extensive variety of genres, styles and contexts in their writing. In addition to refining their ability to express themselves with precision and clarity of purpose, learners should become increasingly reflective writers, capable of adapting the style of their writing to fit a diverse range of forms, audiences, purposes and contexts.

Student voice: 12ENG

The 12ENG course is for students with sound English skills. This course builds on the skills developed in the Year 11 English course, including the analysis of written, visual texts and unfamiliar texts, formal and creative writing, and speech. Students will be assessed in a range of internally and externally assessed Achievement Standards.

This course leads to an ‘approved subject’ for University Entrance (13ENG). Standards marked (R) count towards the Reading credits for UE Literacy. Standards marked (W) count towards the Writing credits, and standards marked (R/W) may be counted towards either (but not both) Reading or Writing credits.

12 Engineering (Mechanical) - NCEA Level 2*

• Basic knowledge of engineering materials, machining operations and fabrications.
• Produce and interpret engineering drawings.
• Safe practices in the workshop.

12 ESOL - NCEA Level 2

Course Statement:

Topics Covered:

• Written texts (poetry)
• Visual text (film studies)
• Writing portfolio (creative and formal writing)
• Reading logs (self-selected reading)
• Independent research

12 Food Technology - NCEA Level 2

This course is designed to offer a wide range of practical and theoretical competencies in the hospitality and Food technology domains. Students who successfully achieve all the standards will have skills transferable to entry-level employment in cafes and food businesses in New Zealand and overseas. All practical competences must be demonstrated at least twice and food may be served to the public. A barista coffee unit is also covered, where students learn about and serve espresso-based coffees. 

• Food safety and safe practices in the kitchen.
• Preparing foods by roasting, grilling, boiling and baking.
• Preparing and serving salads.
• Espresso coffee service.

12 Geography - 9696 AS Level

To be able to know the principle processes operating within physical and human Geography and explain how they cause change to environments around the world. 

To be able to understand how humans are interacting with the natural world.

Physical Geography:

• Hydrology and Fluvial Geomorphology
• Atmosphere and Weather
• Rocks and Weathering

Human Geography:

• Population
• Migration
• Settlement Dynamics

12 Geography - NCEA Level 2

Student Voice:

Y12 Health (12HEA)

Level 2 Health extends on the principles and key concepts developed in Year 11 such as personal, interpersonal and societal influences, making health-enhancing decisions and developing action plans to promote well-being for themselves, others and in the wider community.

Course 

Leads To

Aimed at

Assessment

12HEA

13HEA (NCEA Level 3)

Mainstream students

Exams and assignments

Topics covered:

- Adolescent Health Issues

- Managing Change

- Enhancing People's Well-being

- Analysing an Interpersonal Issue

Achievement Standard 2.1: Analyse An Adolescent Health Issue
This is an end of year exam that requires students to analyse a health issue. They explain the influences on the issue, consequences for Hauora, health enhancing strategies that promote well being.

• Stress management
• Adolescent alcohol use and misuse 
• Enhancement of relationships 
• Influences of body image 
• Cannabis or other drug use
•  Food related issues 
• Maintenance of sexual/reproductive health

Achievement Standard 2.2: Evaluate Factors That Influence People’s Ability To Manage Change
This internally assessed standard required students to interview role models and explain how resiliency enables people to cope with life changes (either positive or negative). 

• Resilience
• Personal, interpersonal and societal influences on resilience
• Protective and risk factors of resilience
• Managing change
• Strategies use to cope and be resilient

Achievement Standard 2.3: Take Action To Enhance People’s Well-Being Within The School

This internally assessed standard will require students to develop a SMART goal that enhances Hauora of the students in our school. They will develop an action plan and then implement health promotion activities within our school and evaluate how effective their plan was through a written evaluation.

• Health Promotion Models
• Ottawa Charter
• Action Planning
• Teaching Techniques
• Mental Health
• Data Analysis

Achievement Standard 2.5: Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues.

This is an internally assessed standard where students will examine a variety of influences on how gender and sexual identity are formed and expressed. They will review music videos, media and other influences that can impact how we understand gender and sexuality in a modern world.  

• Media
• Politics
• Family Influences
• Stereotypes
• Pop Culture
• Culture

12 History - 9489 AS Level

Modern Europe; 1750 – 1921:

•  France, 1774 to 1814 [The French Revolution.]
•  The Industrial Revolution in Britain, 1750 to 1850.
•  Liberalism and nationalism in Germany, 1815 -71, [The Unification of Germany.]
• The Russian Revolution, 1894 -1921.

Student Voice:

12 History - NCEA Level 2

• Revolution (political change) = Russian Revolution 

• Rights (social change) = Black Civil Rights 

• Rivalries (nationalism) = Origins of World War I 

Student Voice:

• Eating and drinking
• The Japanese school system
• Leisure activities
• Family life

12 Mandarin - NCEA Level 2

12 Te Reo Maori - NCEA Level 2

THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT BY CORRESPONDENCE, THROUGH TE KURA 

Students need to have a very proficient understanding of Te Reo Māori to embark on this programme. 

This course focuses on further developing students' Te Reo Māori proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking. During the course students will investigate their own (or a chosen) iwi, and will research key Māori leaders. Students will use their research to create a portfolio of spoken and written texts - based on their own whakapapa. Students’ knowledge of tikanga Māori and Māori history will also be developed during these tasks. 

• Iwi Māori                        (Māori tribal organisation/specific iwi)
• Tangata Rongonui Māori       (Famous Māori)
• Ōku whāinga                               (My goals) 
• Whakatauki

12 Mathematics - NCEA Level 2

This course leads to an ‘approved subject’ for University Entrance.   

• Coordinate Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Graphs of functions
• Algebra
• Calculus
• System of equations

Media studies develops knowledge and understanding of the media and its role in our daily lives. Learners will gain a set of transferable skills, including critically thinking about mediated information, understanding its rhetorical qualities, and being aware of the significance of its conditions in productions and reception. 

Cambridge AS Media is assessed in two parts:

• Production portfolio: learners produce the opening to a feature film, supported by digital evidence of their research and planning, including critical reflection on the final product. 
• Examination: analysis of an unseen media text and questions on media contexts including production, marketing, distribution and audiences. 

13MDC in 2027 will be subject to student numbers.

We interact with media everyday, from the social media on our phones, to the advertising we pass on the way to school, to the content we stream on our TVs. The 12MDS course is designed to critically examine the media that we encounter in our daily lives and challenge students with new media experiences. Students will create media in the form of a short film that competes for a distinguished place in the annual filmmaking showcase: the Macademy Awards. In addition, we’ll study a range of media including adverts, TV shows, and films, from NZ, Hollywood and international as well as debate media issues that arise across the year. Units include an examination of how gender has been represented in Disney films over time and understanding the ethics of news reporting on crime in NZ. 

Suitable for students who enjoyed film studies in their English course. You do not need to have taken Media Studies in Y9-11. This course leads to 13MDS, an ‘approved subject’ for University Entrance.

Student voice: 12MDS

12 Mathematics (Statistics) - NCEA Level 2

This course is designed to give students analytical skills needed in Level 2 Mathematics with an emphasis on Statistics and away from Algebra. 

Students taking this course may then progress onto 13MST: NCEA Level 3 Statistics.

Simulations / Statistical Reports / Conducting an Experiment / Statistical Inference / Probability Methods / Questionnaires

12 Mathematics (1 Year) - 9709 AS Level

PURE MATHEMATICS TOPICS:

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Coordinate Geometry
• Sequences and Series
• Trigonometry

STATISTICS TOPICS:

• Data Representation
• Introduction to Expectation Algebra
• Permutations and Combinations
• Probability

12MUC - Music - AS level

This course include two main components:

1. Listening 

This is a written exam focussed around the set music works studied throughout the year.  This exam contains three sections: Compositional Techniques and Performance Practice, Understanding Music, and Connecting Music.

This paper is externally assessed and accounts for 60% of the AS Level grade and 30% of the A Level grade.

2. Practical Music Coursework

There are two compulsory elements of the coursework component: performing and composing. Candidates must complete a 6–10 minute performance on their chosen instruments and create two contrasting compositions, each of 1 - 2 minutes in length.

These elements are internally assessed and account for 40% of the AS Level grade and 20% of the A Level grade.

12 Music - NCEA Level 2

Students who take music will develop the ability to think creatively, work cooperatively, problem solve effectively and to enhance their higher brain function.  They will see and experience the direct correlation between effort and the quality of a result and discover and continuously develop their individual skills as musicians, building confidence in themselves and encouraging their peers.

This is a course for students who want to broaden their understanding of music in our world, develop their own musicianship skills and investigate music works more deeply. All students will strengthen their knowledge of musical terms, symbols and elements so they can confidently discuss and analyse a variety of musical styles. They will investigate the history of and influences on music from a variety of contexts and thoughtfully discuss and debate musical issues and relevant topics. Students will also be given the opportunity to explore their unique musical interests. This may include:

• Composing effective original music, developing their own unique compositional voice. 
• Progressing in their techniques on an instrument of their choice (including voice), supported by individual or group tuition.

• develop a deeper understanding of NZ music through completing research on a chosen topic. 
• explore the influence of context on music, considering how geography, history, culture and society influence different musical styles.
• expand on existing music literacy skills, including building understanding of musical elements,  terms and symbols.

• develop skills and techniques as a performer: as a soloist, as part of a group or both.
• develop skills and techniques as a composer of original music in any style.
• understand the mechanics of how to set up and manage live sound equipment.

Outdoor Education at Level 2 focuses the development of leadership, communication and organisational skills through experiences in a range of outdoor activities or pursuits. At the same time, students get to explore some amazing parts of Aotearoa.

While engaged in these outdoor activities or pursuits, students will learn the key skills in leadership, effective team functioning, event organisation and safety management systems in order to be successful in these areas. 

All units are internally assessed and covered throughout the year with links to various outdoor activities and experiences. Students are practically assessed on one outdoor experience that is linked to an achievement standard.

Students learn essential life skills including social and cooperative skills, problem solving, initiative and self-management that are intertwined in outdoor education.

The course has a compulsory fee of $550. The course has limited spaces and therefore a selection process will occur. 

Students can further their outdoor education experiences in Level 3.

Planned Activities:

Adventure based learning

Bike maintenance

Cycle trail riding

Kayaking

Camping

Camp craft

High ropes/rock climbing

Paddle boarding

Give-it-a-go day

12 Physical Education - NCEA Level 2

The students apply their knowledge of anatomy (skeletal and muscular systems) and biomechanics (principles of how the body moves) when analysing their forearm groundstroke shot in tennis.  They use these principles and practical training methods to improve their performance of the shot.

Students utilise principles and methods of training to develop a training programme that prepares them for performance in indoor rock climbing.

Students will examine the significance of physical activity for young people in New Zealand and investigate the sociological impact of a current and significant sporting event on themselves, others and wider society.

Principles of fitness training

Biomechanical principles (anaylsing human movement in a sport setting)

Skill Acquisition (the theory and practice of acquiring new or improving current sporting skills)

Sports psychology (how psychological factors affect performance in sport)

Sociology of sport

Performance of a physical skill - indoor rockclimbing

The Sport and Physical Education AS Level course is both practical and theoretical, covering anatomy and physiology, movement skills and contemporary studies in sport. 

Students are asked to think critically about the underpinning concepts of skill development and make informed decisions to improve health, fitness and sports performance.

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12 Physics - NCEA Level 2

Skills of planning, measuring techniques, numerical and graphical analysis, evaluation of practicals.

Understanding wave behaviour including refraction, superposition and interference. Light waves and optics. Understanding accelerated motion, the effects of forces on motion in one & two dimensions, the idea of momentum and conservation, work energy and power. Understanding the atomic nucleus and radioactivity. Understanding static electricity and electric fields, series and parallel DC circuits, interaction of electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetism.

Student Voice:

Product Design is a course that deals with designing, manufacturing, and using products around us. This Product Design course will prepare students for a career in product designing and manufacturing industries. Students are taught in-depth skills on how to tackle complex problems, explore creative solutions, designing skills, and much more.

Including 3D design, sketching, product manufacturing, digital designing and business communications, product design is the application of technology and design knowledge in different product designing and manufacturing processes.

During the course, students will learn how to identify user problems and create solutions, gather and analyse high-quality data, work with visual design principles, use code to build mock-up prototypes and test their projects with real users.

12 Physics - 9702 AS Level

Physics involves investigating and understanding physical phenomena such as energy, forces and motion and how they are intricately linked. Studying Physics enables students to understand and critically think about aspects of the physical world and how they interact with each other. Knowing about Physics enables people to understand a wide range of contemporary issues/challenges such as energy production and transportation.  It also generates potential technological solutions.

The intention of the AS syllabus is to complete the first part of the full A Level course.

The course objectives are:

Knowledge with understanding. 

Handling applying and evaluating information. 

Experimental skills and investigations.

• Physical quantities and units
• Kinematics
• Dynamics
• Forces, density and pressure
• Work, energy and power
• Deformation of solids
• Waves
• Superposition
• Electricity
• D.C. circuits
• Particle physics

Student Voice:

12 Spanish -NCEA Level 2

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world and is the official language of 21 countries.  Learning Spanish provides students with language and cultural competencies to provide them with a cutting edge in the workforce.  

The course consists of three internal assessments covering speaking and writing, and two external examinations covering listening and reading. The content of the course is set in the context of expressing and justifying ideas and opinions. Students will learn about the topics below while being completely immersed in the Spanish language.  

Students who choose this subject may have the opportunity to go on a foreign language exchange trip.

• Family and daily life
• Entertainment and Leisure
• Health
• Education
• Being an active citizen

NOTE: This course will be completed over two years and as such does not lead into an A Level course.

AS Spanish builds on foundational Spanish skills, focusing on oral and written communication to express opinions on diverse topics.  Students will delve into more complex grammatical structures and expand their vocabulary.  Themes include:

- Social and global issues (eg, environmental concerns, inequality, technology)

- Personal experiences (eg, family and relationships, education and employment, travel and tourism)

- Cultural themes (eg, arts and entertainment, cultural traditions, Spanish-speaking countries)

12 Textiles -NCEA Level 2

12 Travel and Tourism - NCEA Level 2*

• Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism
• Social and cultural impacts of tourism
• Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations
• Perform calculations for a tourism workplace
• Demonstrate knowledge of destination New Zealand
• Demonstrate knowledge of the sales function within a tourism workplace
• Customer service and diversity in the workplace

13 Biology - 9700 A2 Level

Biology is about the study of living things and how they interact with each other and the environment.  Students develop an understanding of the diversity of life and life processes, of evolution as the result of life processes and the ecology, and the impact of humans on all forms of life and the environment.  As a result, students are better informed and able to make reasoned, balanced judgements on some of the biological issues affecting New Zealanders such as vaccination, genetic testing and modification, sustainability and conservation, and protection of our unique flora, fauna and ecosystems. They will also have a greater insight into the working of their own bodies and an understanding of some of the health issues affecting New Zealanders and on a global basis.

Topics Covered

• Biodiversity and conservation
• Photosynthesis
• Energy and respiration
• Homeostasis
• Inherited change 
• Selection and evolution
• Genetic technology
• Coordination
• Planning, analysis and evaluation

13 Biology - NCEA Level 3

• Evolution processes & speciation; 
• Human evolution; 
• How and animal maintains a stable environment - homeostasis,
• Socio-scientific issues.
• Practical investigation
  
  

13 Chemistry - 9701 A2 Level

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Electrochemistry, 
• Transition metals
• Physical Chemistry
• Solubility equilibria, 
• Acids and Bases, 
• Reaction kinetics, 
• Enthalpy and Entropy
• Organic Chemistry
• Benzene and its derivatives; 
• Nitrogen containing molecules;
• Carboxylic acids and derivatives; 
• Polymers; 
• Analytical techniques; 
• Synthetic pathways

13 Chemistry - NCEA Level 3

• Chem 3.7 - Reduction and Oxidation processes
• Chem 3.4 - Thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
• Chem 3.5 - Organic Chemistry
• Chem 3.2 - Spectroscopic Techniques and analysis
• Chem 3.3 - Research project regarding chemical process and the impact on the world around us.
• Chem 3.6 - Equilibrium principles in aqueous systems

13 Mathematics (Calculus) - NCEA Level 3

This course is designed to meet the needs of students intending to study the physical sciences and engineering at a tertiary level. It will develop significant analytical and problem solving skills helpful for many other disciplines too. Content will include differential and integral calculus, including the modelling of differential equations. Complex numbers, trigonometry and the geometry of conic sections are covered in depth.

• Linear Programming (Internal)
• Trigonometry (internal)
• Algebra of Complex Numbers (External)
• Differentiation (External)
• Integration (External)

13 Mathematics - 9709 A2 Level

• PURE MATHEMATICS

Differential and integral calculus is extended in both depth of coverage and the number of functions examined. Complex numbers and numerical solutions of equations are introduced.

• STATISTICS OPTION

Statistics extends the range of probability models to include the Poisson distribution. Continuous random variables are introduced as is the relationship between sampling and estimation, which includes hypothesis testing.

13 Physics - NCEA Level 3

Physics involves investigating and understanding physical phenomena such as energy, forces and motion and the intricate links between them. Studying Physics enables students to understand and critically think about aspects of the physical world and how they interact with each other. Knowing about Physics enables people to understand a wide range of contemporary issues/challenges such as energy production and transportation.  It also generates potential technological solutions.

In this Level 3 course, students will investigate a range of physical phenomena (in the areas of mechanics, electricity, electromagnetism, waves, and modern physics) and produce qualitative and quantitative explanations for a variety of complex situations.  They will apply formulae and graphical methods to find unknown quantities and predict behaviour of physical systems, and they will analyse and evaluate data to deduce trends and relationships in physical phenomena.  The course is assessed using two internal standards (worth 3 and 4 credits) and three external standards (worth 16 credits).

• 3.1 Experimental methods, 
• 3.4 Mechanics (Translation, Rotation, SHM)
• 3.6 Electricity (DC, AC electromagnetism, induction)
• 3.3 Waves (Interference, Doppler Effect, Standing Waves)
• 3.5 Nuclear Physics (H Spectra, Nucleus, Photoelectric Effect)

13 Physics - 9702 A2 Level

Physics involves investigating and understanding physical phenomena such as energy, forces and motion and the intricate links between them.  Studying Physics enables students to understand and critically think about aspects of the physical world, and how they interact with each other. Knowing about Physics enables people to understand a wide range of contemporary issues/challenges such as energy production and transportation. It also generates potential technological solutions.

The 13PYC course is the second half of the A Level course, and follows on from the separate AS course.  Students will learn more advanced Physics, and will be very well prepared for university level Physics following completion of this course.  The course topic areas are covered in some depth, with students gaining a strong understanding of the underlying principles of many specialised areas of Physics that are used worldwide at present. They will also be able to understand advances made in theoretical and experimental research by large international collaborative teams. 

• Motion in a circle
• Gravitational fields
• Temperature
• Ideal gases
• Thermodynamics
• Oscillations
• Electric fields
• Capacitance
• Magnetic fields
• Alternating currents
• Quantum physics
• Nuclear physics
• Medical physics
• Astronomy and cosmology

You must select Cambridge if you are going to study Cambridge in year 12 or 13.

CAIE

• Details of the current fees charged in 2024 are shown below, these are subject to change but may be used as an indication of the fees to be charged in 2025. 
• Fees are the same for Domestic and International Students.  They are set each year by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) in UK Sterling (£) and converted to NZ Dollars (NZ$).

AS / A Level (Indicative Charges $NZ):       

 CAIE Admin Fee (Macleans)   $125.00

            per Subject Fee AS or A2 Level                                    $156.00

            per Subject Fee A Level (AS + A2)                               $235.00

            AS Sciences Practical additional fee                             $40.00

            S/A2 Design and Technology Practical additional fee  $50.00 

Example:    Fee for 4 x AS Subjects = from $749.00

                   Fee for 4 x A Level, 1including 2 Science subjects = $829.00

CAIE students who have an exemption to have NCEA subjects in their timetable, or who wish to enter Scholarship, must also pay the NZQA fees as well as their CAIE fees where required.

All students will be expected to sit the appropriate examinations at the end of the year for all of their subjects.

Enrolment in CAIE subjects outside of Macleans College is not approved for progression.

Please note: The CAIE examinations at the end of year are completed earlier than the NCEA examinations.

This course builds on foundational and intermediate English skills, supporting students to strengthen their language in preparation for Level 2 or Level 3 EL Unit Standards. Students will develop fluency and accuracy across listening, speaking, reading, and writing, preparing them for tertiary study, vocational training, and the workplace.

The course also prepares students for CAA Literacy, which is achieved through two Literacy standards in reading and writing. In reading, students learn to make meaning from texts by drawing on vocabulary, structures, and features. They read with purpose and think critically, considering the author, audience, and intent, while locating and evaluating ideas across a range of texts. In writing, students create purposeful texts for different audiences by planning, organising ideas, and making effective choices about structure, language, and vocabulary. They refine their work through revising and editing, while developing accuracy in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence construction to communicate clearly.

12 Accounting - 9706 AS Level

AS Accounting allows learners to take the first step towards a career in accountancy and business. The course will enable students to apply accounting concepts, principles and practices. Students will gain an understanding of the role of accounting and develop a critical and analytical approach to examining and evaluating both qualitative and quantitative accounting information. 

This course follows on from the MCERT Accounting course, and is essential if a student wants to study Accounting at A Level.

TOPICS COVERED

• Types of business entity
• The accounting system
• Accounting for non-current assets
• reconciliation and verification
• Preparation of financial statements
• Analysis and communication of accounting information
• Costs and cost behaviour
• Traditional costing methods

12 - Fine Art - 9479 AS Level

This course provides the opportunity to explore a wide range of fine arts processes, media and techniques as modes of visual communication. Students will develop an understanding of art conventions through investigating the work of established artists in relation to their own creative art ideas. Throughout the course, they will research and develop ideas in a variety of media while working towards completion of two assessment components, the first involving the creation of a portfolio of work and the second including a 15-hour exam

12 Biology - NCEA Level 2

12 Business - 9609 AS Level

The AS Business course provides a broad perspective of business activity giving an overview of the different areas of activity undertaken by businesses. This course prepares students for further tertiary study in the business, or developing an understanding of the areas within which they could work in a business.

Students will learn how business managers respond to a dynamic changing environment. They will gain an understanding of how effective managers develop successful organisations and reflect on how successful businesses achieve their objectives.

Study during the year covers the areas of business and its environment, human resource management, marketing, operations management and finance and accounting.

Topics Covered:

• Business and its environment 

• Marketing decisions

• Human Resource Management

• Operations management decisions

• Business finance and accounting

Student Voice:

12BSC Student Voice

12 Chemistry - NCEA Level 2

• Internal assessments
  • Chem 2.1 - Quantitative analysis of a commercial product
  • Chem 2.2 - Qualitative analysis of a commercial product
  • Chem 2.7 - Oxidation and reduction reactions
• External assessments
  • Chem 2.4
    • Structure, bonding and properties of molecules and solids
    • Energy changes in chemical reactions
  • Chem 2.5 - Organic molecules and their chemical properties
  • Chem 2.6 - Chemical reactivity
    • Rates of reaction
    • Chemical equilibria
    • Acids and bases

Student Voice:

12 Classical Studies - 9274 AS Level

Topics may vary but could include the following.

• The Aeneid - The greatest ‘best seller’ of the Roman world, it tells the story of Aeneas and his flight from Troy on his way to found the Roman race.
• Juvenal’s Satires - A collection of political and social satires critiquing the Roman way of life.
• Alexander the Great - The rollicking adventures of a man who had become king, conquered the world’s largest empire and died before his 32nd birthday.

Student Voice:

12 Computer Science - 9618 AS Level

• Information representation
• Communication
• Hardware
• Processor fundamentals
• System software
• Security, privacy, and data integrity
• Ethics and Ownership
• Databases
• Algorithm design and problem-solving
• Data types and structures
• Programming (Psuedocodes only)
• Software development

12DRC-Drama-9482 AS Level

AS Drama encourages students to explore a range of practical and theoretical approaches to drama from script to performance. The syllabus encourages students to develop the ability to apply practical skills effectively and to analyse and evaluate both their own work and the work of others. 

At AS Level, students focus on three key areas:

• The exploration, interpretation and analysis of dramatic text in a performance context
• The development of dramatic skills and their application to the process of devising based on a selected stimulus
• The development of acting skills and their application to scripted performance. 

Component One: Written Exam

Students explore published plays in depth, developing ideas for performance, direction, and design. They examine extracts in relation to the whole play, considering historical context, genre, and intended audience impact. This component focuses on interpreting theatre from both original productions and modern revivals, encouraging students to justify their artistic choices and express their understanding of the play’s potential in performance.

Component Two: Practical Drama

Devised Piece

Students work in groups to create an original piece of drama in response to a chosen stimulus, such as an image, event, or idea. They develop skills in research, structure, characterisation, and ensemble performance, while exploring dramatic possibilities. The piece is performed to a live audience, with opportunities to use simple props, costumes, and set.

Scripted Performance

Students collaborate to rehearse and perform an extract from a published play to a live audience. They develop vocal and physical acting skills, characterisation, ensemble awareness, and audience engagement. Students also gain experience with basic design elements such as props, costumes, and sets.

13DRC in 2027 will be subject to student numbers.

12 Design and Technology - 9705 AS Level

12 Economics - 9708 AS Level

Course Statement:

Topics Covered:

• Basic Economic Ideas and Resource Allocation
• The Price System and the Microeconomy
• Government Microeconomic Intervention
• The Macroeconomy
• Government Macroeconomic Intervention
• International Economic Issues

Student Voice:

Student voice: 12ELC

Cambridge International AS Literature in English will provide learners with the opportunity to gain further knowledge and understanding of international poetry, prose and drama, with candidates studying all genres at both levels. A wide range of inspiring set texts have been carefully selected to offer a depth and breadth of literary study and to encourage lively and stimulating classroom discussion. 

At AS Level learners will study three set texts and prepare for one unseen text. Throughout the AS course learners will be encouraged to practise their skills in close reading through the study of literary extracts and unseen texts; developing skills of analysis and interpretation of texts, looking at how language shapes meaning, alongside their expression of personal response to the texts studied. Learners will explore the conventions of genres of texts and the contexts in which works have been written, read and received. Assessments are in the form of academic essays in which students produce informed, independent opinions and judgements of the texts under examination conditions

Student voice: 12ENC

In the AS Language Course, students undertake a robust study of a range of texts from different genres. You are required to show a critical appreciation of the texts and the way writers use language to shape meaning. You will also write your own compositions in a range of styles and genres, and develop the following skills: sustaining accurate, fluent and consistent writing, producing informed responses appropriate to the specified form, style, context, and audiences, and  conveying knowledge and understanding from both specific examples and wider studies. 

The course aims are to enable students to: enjoy the experience of studying English language, develop a critical and informed response to texts in a range of forms, styles and contexts, produced for a variety of audiences, communicate effectively, creatively, accurately and appropriately in their writing, develop the interdependent skills of reading, analysis and research, develop an appreciation of concepts and techniques in the study of English language, build a firm foundation for further study of language and linguistics.

Paper 1 Reading: Students are encouraged to read widely throughout their programme of study, continually deepening their appreciation of an increasingly rich array of reading material. They should develop an intimate knowledge and understanding of the conventions and discourses associated with a diverse range of genres, styles and contexts. Furthermore, learners should continue to cultivate their personal relationship with reading, enabling them to respond reflectively, analytically, discursively and creatively, as is appropriate to the task or context. 

Paper 2 Writing: Using their reading as inspiration, students should explore and experiment with a similarly extensive variety of genres, styles and contexts in their writing. In addition to refining their ability to express themselves with precision and clarity of purpose, learners should become increasingly reflective writers, capable of adapting the style of their writing to fit a diverse range of forms, audiences, purposes and contexts.

12 ESOL - NCEA Level 2

Course Statement:

Topics Covered:

• Written texts (poetry)
• Visual text (film studies)
• Writing portfolio (creative and formal writing)
• Reading logs (self-selected reading)
• Independent research

12 Geography - 9696 AS Level

To be able to know the principle processes operating within physical and human Geography and explain how they cause change to environments around the world. 

To be able to understand how humans are interacting with the natural world.

Physical Geography:

• Hydrology and Fluvial Geomorphology
• Atmosphere and Weather
• Rocks and Weathering

Human Geography:

• Population
• Migration
• Settlement Dynamics

12 History - 9489 AS Level

Modern Europe; 1750 – 1921:

•  France, 1774 to 1814 [The French Revolution.]
•  The Industrial Revolution in Britain, 1750 to 1850.
•  Liberalism and nationalism in Germany, 1815 -71, [The Unification of Germany.]
• The Russian Revolution, 1894 -1921.

Student Voice:

Media studies develops knowledge and understanding of the media and its role in our daily lives. Learners will gain a set of transferable skills, including critically thinking about mediated information, understanding its rhetorical qualities, and being aware of the significance of its conditions in productions and reception. 

Cambridge AS Media is assessed in two parts:

• Production portfolio: learners produce the opening to a feature film, supported by digital evidence of their research and planning, including critical reflection on the final product. 
• Examination: analysis of an unseen media text and questions on media contexts including production, marketing, distribution and audiences. 

13MDC in 2027 will be subject to student numbers.

12MUC - Music - AS level

This course include two main components:

1. Listening 

This is a written exam focussed around the set music works studied throughout the year.  This exam contains three sections: Compositional Techniques and Performance Practice, Understanding Music, and Connecting Music.

This paper is externally assessed and accounts for 60% of the AS Level grade and 30% of the A Level grade.

2. Practical Music Coursework

There are two compulsory elements of the coursework component: performing and composing. Candidates must complete a 6–10 minute performance on their chosen instruments and create two contrasting compositions, each of 1 - 2 minutes in length.

These elements are internally assessed and account for 40% of the AS Level grade and 20% of the A Level grade.

The Sport and Physical Education AS Level course is both practical and theoretical, covering anatomy and physiology, movement skills and contemporary studies in sport. 

Students are asked to think critically about the underpinning concepts of skill development and make informed decisions to improve health, fitness and sports performance.

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12 Physics - NCEA Level 2

Skills of planning, measuring techniques, numerical and graphical analysis, evaluation of practicals.

Understanding wave behaviour including refraction, superposition and interference. Light waves and optics. Understanding accelerated motion, the effects of forces on motion in one & two dimensions, the idea of momentum and conservation, work energy and power. Understanding the atomic nucleus and radioactivity. Understanding static electricity and electric fields, series and parallel DC circuits, interaction of electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetism.

Student Voice:

13 Accounting - 9706 A2 Level

• Preparation of financial statements
• Regulatory and ethical considerations
• Business acquisition and merger
• Computerised accounting systems
• Analysis and communication of accounting information
• Activity based costing
• Standard costing
• Budgeting and budgetary control
• Investment appraisal 

13 Accounting - NCEA Level 3

This course focuses on the application, understanding, critical analysis and interpretation of financial and non-financial information of partnerships and company ownership structures. Students will prepare a comprehensive investment analysis report on a large New Zealand based business and be able to prepare Financial Statements in line with International Financial Reporting Standards. In addition to this, we will also look at the impact Management Accounting has on the way decisions are made in business and ultimately how businesses are run at a strategic level.

• Demonstrate an understanding of a job costing subsystem for an entity.
• Partnership Accounting.
• Financial Statement preparation for a company to external reporting standards in line with NZ IFRS and NZ IAS.
• Prepare a report that contains both Financial and Non - Financial information on a New Zealand reporting entity.
• Demonstrate and understanding of Management Accounting and how it is used to inform decision making.

13 Art Design - NCEA Level 3

• Understanding of established design concepts, contexts and practices
• Developing knowledge of digital tools including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.
• Developing digital and visual literacy.
• Production of a three A1 panel portfolio in response to a selected brief

13 Art Painting - NCEA Level 3

• Research and analysis of established practice within painting
• Drawing and painting conventions
• Drawing skills using wet and dry media
• Watercolour techniques
• Printmaking techniques
• Acrylic and/or oil painting and mediums
• Developing ideas using selected media into paintings towards a portfolio submission based on individually selected subject matter.

13 Art Photography - NCEA Level 3

• Research established practice within Photography
• Photographic conventions
• Using a digital SLR camera
• Editing skills using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
• Developing ideas using photographic conventions towards a portfolio submission

13 Biology - 9700 A2 Level

Biology is about the study of living things and how they interact with each other and the environment.  Students develop an understanding of the diversity of life and life processes, of evolution as the result of life processes and the ecology, and the impact of humans on all forms of life and the environment.  As a result, students are better informed and able to make reasoned, balanced judgements on some of the biological issues affecting New Zealanders such as vaccination, genetic testing and modification, sustainability and conservation, and protection of our unique flora, fauna and ecosystems. They will also have a greater insight into the working of their own bodies and an understanding of some of the health issues affecting New Zealanders and on a global basis.

Topics Covered

• Biodiversity and conservation
• Photosynthesis
• Energy and respiration
• Homeostasis
• Inherited change 
• Selection and evolution
• Genetic technology
• Coordination
• Planning, analysis and evaluation

13 Biology - NCEA Level 3

• Evolution processes & speciation; 
• Human evolution; 
• How and animal maintains a stable environment - homeostasis,
• Socio-scientific issues.
• Practical investigation
  
  

13 Business - 9609 A2 Level

Course Statement:

Topics Covered:

• Business and its environment
• Finance and Accounting
• Marketing
• Operations management
• Human resource management

13 Business Studies - NCEA Level 3

Course Statement:

The course involves practical examination of how and why New Zealand businesses operate in global markets. This involves students investigating and analysing the internal and external factors influencing businesses in a global context. In addition, students will have the opportunity to form a business around an area of interest and develop a comprehensive Marketing Plan.

Topics Covered:

• Internal factors that interact within a business that operates in a global context
• Strategic responses to external factors by a business that operates in a global context
• Marketing plan for a new or existing product
• Develop an Innovative and sustainable business activity

13 Chemistry - 9701 A2 Level

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Electrochemistry, 
• Transition metals
• Physical Chemistry
• Solubility equilibria, 
• Acids and Bases, 
• Reaction kinetics, 
• Enthalpy and Entropy
• Organic Chemistry
• Benzene and its derivatives; 
• Nitrogen containing molecules;
• Carboxylic acids and derivatives; 
• Polymers; 
• Analytical techniques; 
• Synthetic pathways

13 Chemistry - NCEA Level 3

• Chem 3.7 - Reduction and Oxidation processes
• Chem 3.4 - Thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
• Chem 3.5 - Organic Chemistry
• Chem 3.2 - Spectroscopic Techniques and analysis
• Chem 3.3 - Research project regarding chemical process and the impact on the world around us.
• Chem 3.6 - Equilibrium principles in aqueous systems

A Level Classical Studies builds on the foundations of AS Classical Studies, diving deeper into the rich tapestry of the ancient Greek world. Students explore the dynamic rivalry between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BC, uncovering how politics, society, alliances, and warfare shaped one of history’s most fascinating eras—from the mighty Persian invasions to the bitter struggles of the Peloponnesian War.

But it’s not just history—this course brings the world of Homer to life through close study of the Iliad and Odyssey, the epic masterpieces that helped define Western literature. Through themes of heroism, fate, identity, and the gods, students analyse the complex characters and social values that still resonate today.

With a strong emphasis on primary sources, A Level Classical Studies not only deepens understanding of the ancient world but also hones analytical and critical thinking skills—making it an excellent stepping stone for further study in Classics, history, literature, or philosophy.

13 Classical Studies - NCEA Level 3

Topics may vary but could include the following.

• The Aeneid - The greatest ‘best seller’ of the Roman world, it tells the story of Aeneas and his flight from Troy on his way to found the Roman race.
• Alexander the Great - The rollicking adventures of a man who had become king, conquered the world’s largest empire and died before his 32nd birthday.
• Roman Religion. This covers Gods, myths and rituals.
• Augustus; his life and career which took Rome from republic to empire. 

13CON - Construction

This course covers advance knowledge of general construction, furniture construction, storage and wood turning. The course consists of theory and practical learning.   

The Level 3 unit standards will focus on projects that are suitable, complex and the ability to meet unit standards’ outcomes at Level 3. This provides flexibility for students to choose projects and add complexity according to their interests and circumstances. Design brief will be given to students at the beginning of the course so that they can plan their outcome.

A Stage 3 BCATS project is one undertaken in a BCATS environment under limited supervision, using a broad range of tools, equipment, machinery and materials, and involving a range of standard processes.

You will complete workshop and theory based learning, gaining credits focused on the hand and power tools plus materials used in Construction.  The course does not provide the full L3 BCITO certificate, but you will be well prepared to engage in further training with BCITO.  

Students should:

1. Have a good attendance record
2. Be able to demonstrate good work ethics in the practical environment
3. Have a desire to explore a wood based/trades career path
4. Be ready to enter the working world or tertiary study, but want to gain prior experience (genuinely interested)

This is a unit standards course and so the course is not approved for University Entrance.

All standards are internally assessed.

13 Computer Science - 9618 A2 Level

This course is the second year of a full A-Level in Computer Science; the first year being 12CPC. Students will study advanced theory topics that provide an excellent foundation for tertiary study in Computer Science or Engineering. The programming component explores different ways to develop software. Students will continue developing their knowledge and understanding of Java/ Python programming through object-oriented design methods. The course is weighted 50% programming and 50% theory; both parts are externally assessed, including practical programming.

A laptop capable of running Microsoft Visual Studio Code (Windows, MacOSX) is required for the programming component of the course.

• Data representation
• Communication and Internet technologies
• Hardware and virtual machines
• System software
• Security
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Computational thinking and problem-solving
• Further programming

13 Digital Technology - NCEA Level 3

Topics include web design, databases, user interface (UI) design, user experience (UX), digital media, and more. Students would be expected to apply computational thinking to a range of real-world situations involving a database-driven website and real-world apps. This subject can lead to tertiary studies and careers in such areas as game development and web design, computer graphics and animation, computer programming, software engineering and IT.

The Internals are linked to one large-scale project spread over two terms. This involves inquiry, design, development, and project management with version control. A certain degree of self-organisation is required. This course involves an external standard of reflective analysis of the project.

A laptop capable of running Windows or MacOSX is used extensively. A tablet /ipad or chromebook will be unsuitable for the demands of the course.

Scholarship- This component encourages students with specialist skills and knowledge to extend their focus in order to deliver a comprehensive and robust outcome. This will result in a reflective report of their experiences  whilst developing this outcome. 

13 Drama -NCEA Level 3

• Scripted Performance and Acting Techniques
• Devising Original Drama
• Research, Presentation and Writing Skills
• Live Performance for an Audience
• Theatre Form and History
• Professional Performance Workshops

13 Design and Technology - 9705 A2 Level

• Design Process
• Development Stage
• Modelling
• Planning for Production
• Testing and Evaluation
• Technical Working Drawings

13 Design and Visual Communication -NCEA Level 3

This course extends knowledge and skills established in Level 1 and 2, applying these to more individualised design projects from a variety of design contexts. Well-articulated communication of ideas and design thinking through experimentation and refined visual techniques are key aspects to the subject at this level. Students will compile a design portfolio that will show that they have creatively worked through the design process and will provide appropriate material for entry applications to design-related courses such as Architecture, Landscape and Spatial design.

Scholarship in Design and Visual Communication : Students who enter Scholarship are required to demonstrate a higher level of critical and creative design thinking. The student will demonstrate extensive skills and knowledge in spatial or product design that is expressed visually, applying presentation techniques and principles.

• Architectural design: Students explore the context of a given site and select a design/competition brief for their major project this year.
• Exhibition design: Students will design and produce an exhibit of their spatial design outcome. Students will learn to use Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, which are industry standard software for presentation design.

13 Economics - 9708 A2 Level

• The Price System and the Microeconomy
• Government Microeconomic Intervention
• The Macroeconomy
• Government Macroeconomic Intervention
• International Economic Issues
  
  
  
  

13 Economics - NCEA Level 3

Level 3 Economics involves the study of both micro and macro-economics. Students gain skills to analyse markets in detail to explain their efficiency. They will also understand that markets may not always provide an efficient and equitable or fair outcome so the government may need to intervene.

• The behaviour of consumers and producers

• The market (including supply, demand, and allocative efficiency)

• Government intervention in the market

• Aggregate economic activity (including government policy to control the economy)

In A2 Language, students study a range of written and spoken texts and are required to show a critical appreciation of them: how writers use language to shape meaning, as well as writing for a specific purpose and audience using appropriate vocabulary, tone and style. They also study spoken language and social groups, or English as a Global Language, and language acquisition by children and teenagers.

Students are required to build upon the knowledge and understanding established at AS Level, and to concentrate their study on four specialised subject areas: language change, child language acquisition, English in the world, language and the self. Similarly, the skills and techniques required at A Level expand upon those required at AS Level: Paper 3 primarily focuses on skills and techniques related to analytical reading, while the emphasis in Paper 4 is on discursive writing.

Paper 3 Language Analysis: Students should familiarise themselves with a comprehensive set of tools, strategies and conventions for studying language. This should include the following: developing frameworks for analysing and comparing unseen texts; assimilating a range of appropriate technical terminology; assessing, evaluating and synthesising sources of evidence; carrying out independent research into language concepts; contextualising their views in relation to theories; and understanding language data presented in the form of transcripts, tables and graphs.

Paper 4 Language Topics: Throughout the syllabus, students are encouraged to move beyond the practical application of English language, and to engage in a deeper consideration of a number of theoretical issues related to its use. They should develop their ability to engage in discussion on how the diverse forms of English that exist across the world interact both with one another and with other languages, and, how language use contributes to the construction and development of the self.  

This rigorous and academically-demanding course is for students with who performed well in 12ENG. It builds on the skills developed in NCEA Level 2 English and heads students towards Level 8 of the New Zealand Curriculum and university study. 

Students study a range of internal and external achievement standards, including written text, visual text, close-viewing, connections and writing portfolio.

13 Engineering (Mechanical) - NCEA Level 3*

• Use and care of fabrication machine and engineering marking out and measuring equipment
• Basic knowledge and use of engineering materials.
• Produce and interpret mechanical engineering drawings.
• Construction of a 3-Dimensional engineering model using CAD.

13FDT-Food Technology-NCEA Level 3-

This course is designed to offer a wide range of practical and theoretical competencies in the Hospitality and Food technology domains. It will be a STAR funded course run in conjunction with MIT.  This will mean that students do the learning and the practicing of their skills at school, and then have a final assessment at MIT. An achievement Standard worth 6 credits will be included, as it slots into the skills the students will acquire through the unit standards they will complete.

Unit standards

13310  Prepare and produce Hot and cold desserts in a commercial kitchen – 5 credits

13325   Prep & bake basic cakes, sponges& scones in a commercial kitchen – 4    credits

13322 Prep and cook basic pastry dishes in a commercial kitchen – 4 credits

Achievement standard 3.60  Implement complex procedures to process a specified product - 6 credits

13 Financial Literacy - NCEA Level 3*

• Increase personal income
• Plan and budget to achieve a long-term personal financial goal(s)
• Personal credit options and debt management strategies
• Personal financing options for purchasing a property
• Analyse the impact(s) of external factors on personal finances
• Produce a spreadsheet for organisational use

13 Geography - 9696 A2 Level

To be able to know the principle processes operating within physical and human Geography and explain how they cause change in environments around the world. 

To be able to understand how humans are interacting with the natural world and evaluate their impact.

Course availability will be dependent on numbers.

If students want to do their AS and A Level in one year, then they must see Mrs Glasgow- Palmer or Mr Hamilton.

Physical Geography:

• Hazardous environments
• Coastal environments

Human Geography:

• Global interdependence
• Environmental management

13 Geography - NCEA Level 3

13 Health (13HEA)
Level 3 Health extends on the principles and key concepts developed in year 12. Students will analyse a New Zealand and international health issue and develop a range of strategies to create more equal outcomes. They will examine health methodologies from the perspectives of both Western and alternative medicine and examine the advantages and disadvantages of such practices. 

Course 

Leads To

Aimed at

Assessment

13HEA

University entrance
Health sciences

Any kind of medical pathway

Mainstream students

Exams and internally assessed assignments

Achievement Standard 3.1: Analyse a New Zealand Health Issue (5 Credits)
This is an internal assessment that requires students to analyse a health issue specific to New Zealand. Students will examine the health issue and consequences for wellbeing as well as recommending strategies to create more equal outcomes.

Achievement Standard 3.2: Analyse an international health issue (5 Credits)
This is an end of year examination where students are required to examine a health issue from an international perspective and examine the evidence to explain issues and develop strategies. Health issues such as disease, gender, immunisation, drug use, colonisation of indigenous populations can be examined.

Achievement Standard 3.3: Evaluate health practises currently in use in New Zealand (5 Credits)

This is an internal assessment which requires students to examine a variety of health practices from western medicine to alternative/traditional medicine and apply an evidence based perspective to examine the advantages and disadvantages in treating a variety of health related conditions. Practices such as surgery, medication, counselling, naturopathy and traditional Maori medicine are explored.

Achievement Standard 3.4: Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being (4 Credits)

Students will analyse a health issue that poses ethical issues and where various groups have different perspectives on the issue. Some issues explored could be euthanasia, immunisation, organ donation, access to elective or cosmetic surgery.

13 History - 9489 A2 Level

The interpretations question is on the Holocaust.

The depth study is Europe in the interwar years. This covers;

• Stalin in Russia
• Mussolini in Italy 
• Hitler in Germany.

13 History -NCEA Level 3

We look at topics which are engaging for our students, and which are relevant and help the students to understand the world today.  The course looks at different types of government and political control.

• Colonialism; New Zealand in the 19th Century; looking at early contact, the Treaty of Waitangi; the wars and conflict following the Treaty.
• Totalitarianism; Germany under Hitler.
• We also study the Holocaust and the escalating persecution of the Jews by the Nazis.

At NCEA Level 3, students build on the knowledge that they have gained from prior learning in Japanese. By the end of the year they will be confident conversing in Japanese and should also be proficient in communicating and interacting in each of the key competencies of reading, listening, speaking and writing. This course covers speaking, reading, listening and writing.  It develops students’ social competence. This is an 'approved subject' for University Entrance. 

This course provides a sound foundation for NZQA Scholarship Japanese examinations.

Land and people

Travel and tourism

Japan at work

Communication and the media

13MAN - Mandarin - NCEA Level 3

• School life
• Study abroad
• Technology
• Festivals and customs
• Entertainment
• Sympathy and help
• Cultural differences

13 Te Reo Maori - NCEA Level 3

THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT BY CORRESPONDENCE, THROUGH TE KURA

This course focuses on developing students' te reo Māori proficiency in the 4 key language modes of reading, writing, listening and speaking. During the course students will investigate their own (or a chosen) iwi, and will research key Māori leaders. Students will use their research to create a portfolio of spoken and written texts - based on their own whakapapa. Students' knowledge of tikanga Māori and Māori history will also be developed during these tasks. 

• Iwi Māori                (Māori tribes)
• Poutokomanawa Māori         (Key Māori Figures) 
• Te Reo Rangatira (Revitalisation of te reo  Māori)

13 Mathematics (Calculus) - NCEA Level 3

This course is designed to meet the needs of students intending to study the physical sciences and engineering at a tertiary level. It will develop significant analytical and problem solving skills helpful for many other disciplines too. Content will include differential and integral calculus, including the modelling of differential equations. Complex numbers, trigonometry and the geometry of conic sections are covered in depth.

• Linear Programming (Internal)
• Trigonometry (internal)
• Algebra of Complex Numbers (External)
• Differentiation (External)
• Integration (External)

We interact with media everyday, from the social media on our phones, to the advertising we pass on the way to school, to the content we stream on our TVs. The 13MDS course is designed to critically examine the media that we encounter in our daily lives and challenge students with new media experiences. Students will create media in the form of a short film that competes for a distinguished place in the annual filmmaking showcase: the Macademy Awards. In addition, we’ll study a range of media including adverts, TV shows, and films from NZ, Hollywood and elsewhere, as well as debate media issues that arise across the year. Topics include an investigation into how masculinity has been portrayed in NZ advertising including the stereotype of the 'good kiwi bloke', and a study of the Found Footage genre and the way it has reflected society's changing relationships with media technology. 

While the course has specific links to tertiary courses in humanities, the arts, creative technologies and communication studies, the critical thinking and media production skills developed in media studies are valuable in any pathway beyond school. 

13 Mathematics - Further - 9231 A2 Level

This course will be teacher-led but requires a great deal of self-motivation due to the large  workload. There is a great sense of achievement and satisfaction for all students who approach the course with the correct attitude. 

Students will be entered for either AS or A Level Further Mathematics for assessment at the end of the year:  

A Level candidates will sit Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3 and Paper 4.

AS candidates will sit  Paper 1 and either Paper 3 or Paper 4.

Australian Maths Competition and Eton Senior Maths 

13 Mathematics - 9709 A2 Level

• PURE MATHEMATICS

Differential and integral calculus is extended in both depth of coverage and the number of functions examined. Complex numbers and numerical solutions of equations are introduced.

• STATISTICS OPTION

Statistics extends the range of probability models to include the Poisson distribution. Continuous random variables are introduced as is the relationship between sampling and estimation, which includes hypothesis testing.

This course includes three main components: Extended Performance, Extended Composition and Investigating Music. Students will choose TWO of the three to complete as portfolios throughout the year. Each of these portfolios is worth 25% of the A Level Grade. 50% of the A Level grade will come from the mark gained for AS Music.

With permission from the Head of Music, students CAN sit both AS music AND A Level in the same year. Please see the 12MUC course description for details on AS Music requirements. 

1. Extended Performance 

Candidates who choose Extended Performance will need to demonstrate the ability to: 

• prepare and research for the performance by selecting and evaluating appropriate sources
• make connections between research elements and practical outcomes, displaying appropriate aural awareness
• perform with fluency and confidence
• perform with technical control across a range of technical skills
• perform with accuracy in their interpretation of the technical and expressive aspects of music notation 
• perform with a contextual understanding of performance conventions within the chosen performing focus
• express independent thinking and reflection.

1. Extended Composition

Candidates who choose Extended Composition will need to demonstrate the ability to: 

• prepare and shape ideas 
  1. engage in initial research 
  2. integrate selected musical techniques and devices from their listening with a sense of autonomy in their own composing 
  3. formulate a detailed composing concept 
  4. shape distinctive materials – these may be ideas formed from the basic elements of pitch, rhythm and textures 
  5. choose and use harmonic language in a coherent and convincing way 
  6. balance and pace musical events through control and informed judgement 
  7. develop a secure structural musical framework to meet the demands of an extended composition. 
• develop the work
  1. combine ideas; refine, develop and extend ideas; connect ideas effectively 
  2. judge the effective use of continuity and contrast or gradual change or unfolding 
  3. build effective larger-scale structures over an extended musical timescale. 
• use medium and texture 
  1. use sound sources with attention to potential technical and expressive range 
  2. use a variety of possible musical figurations and textures using sound sources alone and in combination 
  3. use medium-specific skill, for example setting text in the use of voice or technology skills for composing in an electro-acoustic medium.
• reflect and communicate 
  1. prepare and research for the composition by selecting and evaluating appropriate sources 
  2. make connections between research elements and practical outcomes, displaying appropriate aural awareness 
  3. use music technology or instruments/voices to record the composition, with a focus on expressive communication 
  4. communicate the composing intention using appropriate notation and/or written explanation as appropriate to the chosen tradition or write a detailed written account of the process of composition 
  5. express independent thinking and reflection

 3. Investigating Music

Candidates who choose Investigating Music will need to demonstrate the ability to: 

1. prepare and research for the investigation by selecting and evaluating appropriate sources and forming an overview of significant knowledge 
2. make connections between research elements and practical outcomes, displaying appropriate aural awareness 
3. apply knowledge and understanding of music, including musical features, to their listening 
4. express understanding of contexts, for example historical 
5. analyse musical features, including comparatively 
6. use appropriate notation 
7. use clear and coherent written communication skills, following the conventions of academic writing, including: – correct terminology – supporting arguments with musical examples – referencing 
8. develop the skills and understanding for an effective investigation 
9. express independent thinking and reflection.

13 Music -NCEA Level 3

Students who take music will develop the ability to think creatively, work cooperatively, problem solve effectively and to enhance their higher brain function.  They will see and experience the direct correlation between effort and the quality of a result and discover and continuously develop their individual skills as musicians, building confidence in themselves and encouraging their peers to do the same.

This is a course for students who want to broaden their understanding of music in our world, develop their own musicianship skills and investigate music works more deeply. Students will continue to develop their musicianship and technique through extended performance and/or composition, explore the impact of context on a significant music work and research music topics and present significant findings.

This course is an ‘approved subject’ for University Entrance.  

13 Outdoor Education - NCEA Level 3

Outdoor Education at Level three focuses on the continued development of leadership, communication and organisational skills through new experiences in a different variety of outdoor activities and pursuits. Students will explore new parts of Aotearoa with new activities taking them to new places.

Students continued to develop essential life skills including social and cooperative skills, problem solving, initiative and self management that are intertwined in Outdoor Education.

The course has a compulsory fee of $550. The course has limited spaces and therefore a selection process will occur. 

• Adventure based learning
• Scuba Diving
• Surfing
• Mountain Biking
• Bike Maintenance
• Tramping

• Camping
• Camp Craft
• Paddle boarding
• Junior PE Teaching
• Survivor/Amazing Race

13 Physical Education - NCEA Level 3

Level 3 Physical Education aids students to acquire knowledge, skills and an understanding of movement and develop their own physical abilities.

In this academic subject, students learn how fitness and health are related. They examine their past sporting experiences and plan for regular, enjoyable exercise.  They discuss how maintenance of life-long physical activity plays an important role in self-care and well-being.  

The students learn how to analyse the mechanics of human movement while undertaking a sporting skill (biomechanics).  They will plan, set goals for improvement and take part in a training programme (running).  Students will critically examine a current sporting issue in New Zealand society (research).  

13 Physics - NCEA Level 3

Physics involves investigating and understanding physical phenomena such as energy, forces and motion and the intricate links between them. Studying Physics enables students to understand and critically think about aspects of the physical world and how they interact with each other. Knowing about Physics enables people to understand a wide range of contemporary issues/challenges such as energy production and transportation.  It also generates potential technological solutions.

In this Level 3 course, students will investigate a range of physical phenomena (in the areas of mechanics, electricity, electromagnetism, waves, and modern physics) and produce qualitative and quantitative explanations for a variety of complex situations.  They will apply formulae and graphical methods to find unknown quantities and predict behaviour of physical systems, and they will analyse and evaluate data to deduce trends and relationships in physical phenomena.  The course is assessed using two internal standards (worth 3 and 4 credits) and three external standards (worth 16 credits).

• 3.1 Experimental methods, 
• 3.4 Mechanics (Translation, Rotation, SHM)
• 3.6 Electricity (DC, AC electromagnetism, induction)
• 3.3 Waves (Interference, Doppler Effect, Standing Waves)
• 3.5 Nuclear Physics (H Spectra, Nucleus, Photoelectric Effect)

Product design course in level 3 is a university-approved course that allows students to design and create product based on resistant materials. Students are taught various skills including problem-solving, practical application, and project management with real stakeholders. Students will benefit from practical, hands-on experience, working on live projects, visiting designers, and creating products ensuring technical and commercial feasibility while being environmentally and socially responsible. Students will be developing a large range of skillsets in engineering and wood technology and are challenged to work with a range of materials in their project with access to CAD, 3D printers, and CNC routers as they create their product in a safe workshop environment.

13 Physics - 9702 A2 Level

Physics involves investigating and understanding physical phenomena such as energy, forces and motion and the intricate links between them.  Studying Physics enables students to understand and critically think about aspects of the physical world, and how they interact with each other. Knowing about Physics enables people to understand a wide range of contemporary issues/challenges such as energy production and transportation. It also generates potential technological solutions.

The 13PYC course is the second half of the A Level course, and follows on from the separate AS course.  Students will learn more advanced Physics, and will be very well prepared for university level Physics following completion of this course.  The course topic areas are covered in some depth, with students gaining a strong understanding of the underlying principles of many specialised areas of Physics that are used worldwide at present. They will also be able to understand advances made in theoretical and experimental research by large international collaborative teams. 

• Motion in a circle
• Gravitational fields
• Temperature
• Ideal gases
• Thermodynamics
• Oscillations
• Electric fields
• Capacitance
• Magnetic fields
• Alternating currents
• Quantum physics
• Nuclear physics
• Medical physics
• Astronomy and cosmology

13 Social Studies - NCEA Level 3

Topics may include;

• Crime.
• How ideologies shape societies.
• Euthanasia.
• Other topics determined at the beginning of each year.

13SPA - Spanish - NCEA Level 3

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world and is the official language of 21 countries.  Learning Spanish provides students with language and cultural competencies to provide them with a cutting edge in the workforce.  

The course consists of three internal assessments covering speaking and writing, and two external examinations covering listening and reading. The content of the course is set in the context of exploring and challenging ideas and opinions and supporting one's own perspectives. Students will learn about the topics below while being completely immersed in the Spanish language.  

Students who choose this subject may have the opportunity to go on a foreign language exchange trip.

Family and daily life

Entertainment and Leisure

Health

Education

Being an active citizen

13 Textiles - NCEA Level 3

Textiles Design has evolved rapidly over recent years to become a varied, creative course within Technology, including sustainability and environmental consideration. 

This course continues to develop textile technology skills: through conceptual design, freehand sketching, pattern orientation and digital textiles. These are explored through researching and refining ideas to answer a brief, including business concepts for the production of a final outcome.

 Fabric manipulation with a range of fabrics, trialing a varied range of applied design skills, including designing and digitalising on a computer and then embroidering out using a specialised machine.

This course is an ‘approved subject’ for University Entrance.  

Scholarship in Design and Visual Communication/Textiles: Students who enter Scholarship are required to demonstrate a higher level of critical and creative design thinking. 

• Applied design and Complex procedures used in making a garment of choice.
• Includes a trip to the Auckland Museum and Winter Gardens to collect visual inspiration for the Internal and External assessments.
• Conceptual design, answering a brief for a character from a Play/Film/Book or Game.
• Design Visual Communication, an External assessment
  
  

13 Travel and Tourism - NCEA Level 3*

• Give oral instructions in the workplace
• Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination
• The Tourism industry
• Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination
• Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination.

GOLD SCHOLARSHIP

This course is a new concept allowing our top scholar students the opportunity to study 5 scholarship subjects together in one line on their timetable. Each scholarship course will be taught by a specialist teacher. The courses are Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics and English or Biology.

The idea behind this course is to expose our top students to the highest level of thinking in preparation for university and to gain multiple scholarships as well. There will be some flexibility in courses and this will be based on student choice each year.

Students can select this course as one or two subjects on their timetable. + 2 or 3 other timetabled subjects. ( This does not prevent students from studying for other scholarships)

Teacher in charge is Mr MacKenzie