Green Bay High School

Recommended Prior Learning:

This course is designed for students whose first language is not English.

Entry will be based on an initial English Language assessment and an interview with the Teacher in Charge of ESL.

ELAF: You will learn the basics of the English language, so that you are able to understand the world around you, and be able to participate in school life.

ELA1: You will build and expand your knowledge of the English language. You will start to feel more confidence in understanding class tasks, and will be able to submit some Unit Standards. You will also start preparing for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam.

ELA2: You will consolidate your knowledge of the English language so that you are able to submit a range of class assessments with confidence. You will be improving your accuracy ready for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam.

ELA3: You will extend your knowledge of the English language to cover complex ideas. You will be improving your accuracy ready for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam, and you will start working towards UE Literacy.

In this course you will dive into the exciting world of business.

We will be learning about what a business is and how it all works. We will investigate the world of entrepreneurs and what has driven them to start up a business.

We will investigate the main business structures, and explore the growing business trend of social enterprises and their aims and objectives. 

The course finishes with the creative world of marketing and financial literacy.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

You will learn a variety of performance skills and techniques through various genres such as Hip Hop, Contemporary and also exploring genres from other cultures. There will be the opportunity to choreograph in small groups, pairs and as individuals to help you explore how to communicate through your body. There is a large focus on interpersonal skills and communicating with others.

We will spend time watching dance and observing how to use the elements of dance to best communicate with our audience. There may be the opportunity to perform in the Junior Arts showcase and to watch a live dance performance.

All assessments are performed in front of peers and a camera so we can reflect on our learning.

This subject specialises in the design of small buildings (spatial design) and products that we use everyday like furniture, electronic items etc. During this course you will learn how to produce creative solutions to solve design problems in these two areas. Projects are developed with the class and may include a home for an animal, a robot to help around the house and an earbud case.

You will learn and develop the skills to visually communicate these design ideas including; freehand drawing, physical modelling, digital modelling and computer design programs.

Year 9 Digital Technologies is designed to prepare students for Year 10 Digital Technologies. The course encompasses both the strands of Digital Technologies: Computational Thinking (CT) as well as Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes (DDDO).

The course encompasses learning activities which make use of both these strands. Some of the modules in the course are given below:

• Image Manipulation using Photoshop
• Making Games using GameLab
• Character Design Project using 3D Printer
• Artificial Learning - Machine Learning
• Exploring Electronics using Micro:bits
• Animation using PixelArt

This course will introduce you to the world of drama through the creation of performances on stage and to an audience.

You will be taken on a journey that will build your performance and presentation strengths while at the same time introduce you to the world of theatre.

Topics include: Character work, Improvisation and Mime

Drama students will develop their own self-esteem and communication skills through numerous tasks and performances.

This is a CORE subject.

In this course, you will learn different skills such as: design drawing, construction techniques, pattern making and surface application techniques.

The first project is based on textile design where students learn how patterns are created. They use the concept of repetition to design their own textile print.

The second project focuses on developing a hoodie design, working with a commercial pattern and following a construction plan to make a hoodie. 

All assessments are theory and practical based.

Understanding the impact of our food choices on our wellbeing is essential for life.

In this course, you will study basic nutrition and learn to make nutritious food choices.

While working individually, in pairs or in groups, you will learn to use kitchen equipment safely, prepare food in a hygienic manner, use a range of cooking methods to prepare a wide variety of foods, 

There will be an opportunity to express your creativity and individuality through creating your own food product.

You will develop many lifelong skills and skills that employers are looking for. These include the ability to work in teams, good communication skills, resilience, good self-management skills, and thinking skills.

All assessments are theory and practical based.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

Science is used every day to solve crimes! Forensic science is the application of science in a court of law. The evidence collected and analysed during an investigation can be used to determine what happened, find suspects, and either convict (find guilty) or exonerate (find innocent) those suspects. Forensic Science draws on skills from a wide range of scientific and investigative disciplines in order to gather evidence and make reasoned, rational and well-supported conclusions about the event.

This course runs alongside Year 9 Core Science. Students will gain experience in practical science, documenting results, and report writing, which learning about different types of evidence, including DNA, blood, fingerprints, ink, footwear impressions and more.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

So you already have some perfectly good reasons for learning German...

Maybe you want to be able to communicate with relatives, or to travel to Germany during your summer break, or prepare yourself for study in a German-speaking country. Maybe a German exchange student sparked your interest, or you have a friend who recommended it, or you just like the way the language sounds. Whether you are an absolute beginner or have some prior German language experience - this course is for you!

Contrary to preconceptions, German is actually similar to English and consequently is easier to learn than you may think. Some English words and expressions we have used for centuries are actually German. Examples of these words are angst, kindergarten and kitsch. Yes, these words are originally German.

In Year 9 German you will learn how to express yourself in German and you will connect with German native speakers. You will develop the core skills for learning languages: listening, reading, communicating through writing and speaking, and presenting.

You will learn about German cultures and gain skills in perception and awareness. 

By learning a new language, you will also gain a better understanding of your own language.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

MAKING YOUR LANGUAGE CHOICES

1. All Year 9 students are required to choose a language other than English as one of their FOUR half-year options.
2. Year 9 students need to rank their language course choices in order of preference
3. Green Bay High School will try to accommodate first preferences where possible, but due to timetable, resourcing and staff constraints other preferences may be necessary.

The Year 9 Health and PE programme involves 2 periods of PE and 1 period of Health per week, and will see you progress through the NZ Curriculum. Students will engage in an exciting array of topics, content, and contexts using a holistic approach, in a positive environment in which to learn...

• Enhancing personal wellbeing and physical development
• Developing positive attitudes, motor skills, knowledge and understanding about movement
• Developing understanding, skills and attributes that enhance student interactions and relationships with others
• Contributing to healthy communities and the environment by taking responsible and critical action
• How the body works during exercise
• Developing and learning strategies for resilience
• Sexuality education, puberty, and keeping safe
• Drug education
• Beach education.

Japanese　日本語
Are you a serious gamer whose interest in Japan and its language has grown through playing Japanese games? Or are you interested in Anime, Manga, Sushi, the Kanji script? There are lots of reasons why so many students are interested in learning Japanese.

Be able to watch Anime ‘subbed, not dubbed’, improve your memory, expand your creativity, help your listening skills and increase your career options through learning Japanese.
Learning Japanese also enables you to travel to or even study in Japan. It’s not unusual for someone to first learn Japanese and then move on to other East Asian Languages.
It is great to know Japanese when thinking about a career in anything from a Psychologist, Librarian, Social Worker, Outdoor Recreation Instructor to Customs or Immigration officer,
Flight Attendant, Teacher etc.

No matter your background, you are likely to find peers in Japan who understand you. The course will meet the needs of both beginners and those with some prior Japanese language
experience. You will develop the core skills for learning languages: listening, reading, communicating through writing and speaking, and presenting. You will learn about Japanese culture
and gain skills in perception and awareness. By learning a new language, you will also gain a better understanding of your own language.
In Year 9 Japanese, as well as learning the Hiragana script and some Kanji, you will learn how to express yourself in Japanese.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

MAKING YOUR LANGUAGE CHOICES

1. All Year 9 students are required to choose a language other than English as one of their FOUR half-year options.
2. Year 9 students need to rank their language course choices in order of preference.
3. Green Bay High School will try to accommodate first preferences where possible, but due to timetable, resourcing and staff constraints other preferences may be necessary.

We will learn about what makes a good leader, and how you can influence others as a leader in positive ways. You will develop your own leadership skills and ability to work within a group, using an outdoor educational context such as navigation, bushcrafts, and our outdoor environment.

We will also explore comfort zones and how people react in different ways when they are facing new challenges.

This course is by INVITATION ONLY to those students who demonstrate the potential of high ability in one or more learning domains.

This course will run in Terms 3 and 4 (Semester 2) in place of one of their other option subjects.

Students need to be self-motivated, creative and demonstrate task commitment in areas of interest. 

The aim of the course is to develop learning and thinking skills that will benefit students throughout their high school years. This will involve a study of the brain and how we can use our understanding to maximise our potential as learners.

This course is designed to accelerate learning in Literacy for students who require additional support and/or are currently achieving just below the expected National Curriculum Level. It focuses on explicit teaching of punctuation, parts of speech, sentence and paragraph structure, and the process of writing. Students in this class are motivated to work towards improving their writing skills. This class supports students in their assessment work in English and Social Studies and can begin to prepare students for sitting the NCEA Literacy Common Assessment Activity in Year 10.

Year 9 Mathematics is a core subject that establishes foundational skills aligned with future NCEA expectations. Students will focus on the three strands of the New Zealand Mathematics and Statistics Curriculum with the aim of mastering concepts at phase 4 of the Curriculum.

Each term focuses on one of the following topics:

• Number (Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Rates, and Ratios)
• Algebra (Algebraic Manipulation, and Linear and Quadratic Equations, Tables, and Graphs)
• Geometry & Measurement (Geometric Transformations, Geometric Representations, and Measurement)
• Statistics & Probability

In a wider sense, Mathematics is vital for all trades and professions, and leads to pathways in engineering, sciences, medicine, computer sciences, finance, physics, surveying, seismic geology, meteorology, aviation, and more. This course aims to begin equipping students with the practical Mathematical skills to be successful in such career pathways.

This is a CORE subject.

If you are interested in studying the media, and creating media products, then this course is for you! 

Students will focus on the Superhero film genre. We will develop literacy skills in close reading and understanding film language. Students will also learn about storytelling, film production and editing.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

You will learn through a variety of musical experiences, including practical work (individually and in groups); creative composition work in groups; listening and responding to music; and a variety of musical knowledge topics. 

Assessments cover performance, composing (songwriting), theory, listening/responding to music, and research tasks.

This course is designed to accelerate learning in Maths for students entering Year 9 who are just below the expected National Curriculum Level.

You will design and create inspiring pieces of work in consultation with other students, stakeholders and our skilled Technology staff.

Using the design process our students develop and make their product using a variety of manufacturing techniques, skills, specialist tools and machinery. Students will also have the opportunity to test and trial 3D printing and laser cutting.

Science involves learning about the world around us. You will learn about Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Planet Earth and Beyond. You will explore science through practical investigations and research inquiry projects based on your day to day life, our local community, and real world issues. Your progress through Science will be measured against the skills you learn and the Nature of Science strand of the curriculum.

This is a CORE subject.

Year 9 Social Studies has three main topics.

Firstly, students will explore the concept of the right to movement, looking at immigration policies used during Chinese migration and our Government's response to the 2001 Tampa Refugee Crisis.

In topic two, students will debate sports and ethics, studying the 1981 Springbok Tour and use of doping at international events like the Olympics.

Finally, we have our Extreme Natural Event topic, where students will learn about how disasters impact people and places, and how we can respond effectively.

This is a CORE subject.

This Year 9 course is all about starting to use Spanish in a fun and interactive way. Learn how to introduce yourself to Spanish-speakers and tell them about your family and hobbies. Experience Latino culture by trying food from Spanish-speaking countries. Discover amazing festivals and customs that may be very different from your own. 

If you are thinking of going travelling later in life or working overseas, Spanish is the language that unlocks those opportunities in over 20 different countries in the world.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

MAKING YOUR LANGUAGE CHOICES

1. All Year 9 students are required to choose a language other than English as one of their FOUR half-year options.
2. Year 9 students need to rank their language course choices in order of preference.
3. Green Bay High School will try to accommodate first preferences where possible, but due to timetable, resourcing and staff constraints other preferences may be necessary.

This course is designed for those who identify as gifted and/or talented in the field of sport. The individual choosing this course should already be playing sport to a competitive level which may include being a representative player or have been selected in a top school team or grade. 

You should be committed and enthusiastic about sport.

This course will be a mixture of practical and theory lessons focusing on developing knowledge in skill learning, fitness for sport, being an effective team member, exercise physiology, sport sociology.

In this course you will work to evolve your understanding of a variety of different individual and team sports, focusing on skill acquisition and game play analysis.

Students will develop their sporting knowledge, leadership, teamwork, and understanding of fair play, working as an individual, in small groups, and as part of a team.

Practical participation is a compulsory part of this course. Offsite work may occur at venues like JUMP or Rock climbing.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

Take the first step in learning te reo Māori. Whether you are an absolute beginner, or have some prior knowledge - this course is for you!

In Year 9 you will learn the basics in pronunciation, and basic sentence structures. You'll be able to use formal and informal greetings, introduce yourself, and recite your whakapapa (genealogy).

You will learn a language that is regularly used throughout Aotearoa.

Nō reira, hikina te manuka! Ākona te reo Māori! Take up the challenge! Learn the Māori language! Karawhiua! Go for it!

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

MAKING YOUR LANGUAGE CHOICES

1. All Year 9 students are required to choose a language other than English as one of their FOUR half-year options.
2. Year 9 students need to rank their language course choices in order of preference.
3. Green Bay High School will try to accommodate first preferences where possible, but due to timetable, resourcing and staff constraints other preferences may be necessary.

Year 9 Visual Art

In Visual Art you will work on a number of different projects to develop skills in drawing, design, painting and sculpture. You will also develop your essential art language while studying established artists and how they work.

Students will express ideas creatively in relation to a given theme, focusing on your own interests, culture and identity. In each project, you will be shown how to draw out ideas and develop your work through a number of stages before completing final artworks. You will also develop technical skills in a range of different art media.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

For useful/interesting videos and further information, see the links at the bottom of this page.

“Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller, waiting to be released” - Robin Moore 

Words can shape our world – let's fling the windows open and let your imagination soar!

In this Young Writers workshop, we will explore stories, poems, songs, podcasts and more. 

It offers the opportunity to stretch yourselves – tell the tales waiting to be told; this course will give you the support to develop your ideas.

Course Length - Half Year (One Semester)

Recommended Prior Learning:

This course is designed for students whose first language is not English.

Entry will be based on an initial English Language assessment and an interview with the Teacher in Charge of ESL.

ELAF: You will learn the basics of the English language, so that you are able to understand the world around you, and be able to participate in school life.

ELA1: You will build and expand your knowledge of the English language. You will start to feel more confidence in understanding class tasks, and will be able to submit some Unit Standards. You will also start preparing for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam.

ELA2: You will consolidate your knowledge of the English language so that you are able to submit a range of class assessments with confidence. You will be improving your accuracy ready for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam.

ELA3: You will extend your knowledge of the English language to cover complex ideas. You will be improving your accuracy ready for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam, and you will start working towards UE Literacy.

This course encompasses the exploration of the key business functional areas of operations management and finance. 

Operations management investigates production, quality management, and efficiency, in addition to stock management and resources used to transform raw materials into finished goods.

Finance will encompass both the learning of personal and business finance.

Topics that we will cover include: sources of finance, budgeting, cash management, and investigate the workings of key business financial accounts. 

Students will learn how to develop a business product plan, using a prototype and/or a detailed sketch.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

This course will build further on technique and performance skills and will give you the opportunity to dance in a number of different dance genres and styles.

You will explore movement through the elements of dance extending your knowledge on the choreographic devices. You will use personal experiences and imagination to express ideas in dance. Students will share and respond to the students' own and others' work.

There may be an opportunity to perform in our Junior Arts Showcase as well as view professional dance.

Students will learn how to use the design process to creatively solve a range of design problems in the areas of spatial design (small buildings) and product design. Projects are developed with the class and may include designing a hide out, eyewear, and multipurpose furniture. 

You will learn a range of skills to develop and visually communicate your design ideas including freehand drawing, physical modelling, digital modelling, a range of computer design programs and 2D presentation skills.

Year 10 Digital Technologies is designed to prepare students for NCEA Level 1 - Digital Technologies, NCEA Level 1 - Digital Technologies - Programming and NCEA Level 1 Computer Studies. The course encompasses both the strands of Digital Technologies: Computational Thinking (CT) as well as Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes (DDDO).

The course encompasses learning activities which make use of both these strands. Some of the modules in the course are given below:

• Vector Graphics using Inkscape
• Learning Programming with the Micro:bit
• Building a website with HTML & CSS
• App Development using AppLab
• Video Editing with Premiere Pro

This course will further build on the skills developed and grown in Year 9 Drama.

At this level students will create and perform more in depth pieces that will support their individual performance strengths.

Topics include: Script work, Commedia dell’arte, Mask and Devising.

Through this course students will become prepared for the performance level required at Level One. 

This is a CORE subject.

In this course, we will investigate logos and how to translate our identity into a logo design. Through design thinking we develop a logo that is applied using surface application. Here, we will learn basic drawing skills and fashion illustration to grow our design skills. 

The final project focuses on the construction of a garment using a commercial pattern. We will learn basic pattern making skills and sewing skills to be able to follow technical instructions to make a garment of our own.

Understanding the impact of our food choices on our wellbeing is essential for life.

This course covers a wide range of skills that will improve your proficiency in cooking, develop your understanding of safe food preparation, and apply knowledge of nutrition.

1. We have a focus on fast food and its implication for our health and wellbeing, learning how to adapt recipes to improve their nutritional value.

2. You will have the opportunity to develop your creativity and individuality through creating your own food product.

We will develop many skills that employers are looking for. These include the ability to work in teams, good communication skills, resilience, good self-management skills, and thinking skills.

This course is designed to help you gain skills and knowledge in food and nutrition, and prepare yourself for both NCEA Level 1 Food and Nutrition and Level 1 Hospitality.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

Over one hundred Nobel Prizes have gone to brilliant Germans for accomplishments in physics, medicine, chemistry, literature and other areas. So if you are looking to add a Nobel Prize to your resume, learning German might not be a bad place to start. Perhaps you have slightly lower goals and would like to start by revising how to introduce yourself and your family, and to talk about your daily life, school, and your town? Then this is the right course for you! In Year 10 German, we will also go on a virtual trip to Germany’s capital city Berlin; cover how to talk about hobbies and spare time activities; eating and drinking; and German music and film. 

With German as a basis, you’ll find it easier to learn other Germanic languages. Dutch and even Afrikaans can be derived from German.

As you learn how to understand, speak, read and write more German, you will also develop your intercultural skills, which make us better adapted to living in a diverse society, more internationally minded and better at resolving cross-cultural conflict.

In this course we will explore our immediate environment and focus on areas of personal interest. You will learn how to understand and construct simple texts using your knowledge of German to describe aspects of your own background and immediate environment. 

You will connect with German native speakers and may also have the exciting opportunity to go on a German movie trip.

COURSE LENGTH: Full Year (Two Semesters)

The Year 10 Health and PE programme involves 2 periods of PE and 1 period of Health per week, and will see you progress through the NZ Curriculum. Students will engage in an exciting array of topics, content, and contexts, using a holistic approach in a positive environment, in which to learn...

• Enhancing personal wellbeing and physical development
• Developing positive attitudes, motor skills, knowledge and understanding about movement
• Developing understanding, skills and attributes that enhance student interactions and relationships with others
• Contributing to healthy communities and the environment by taking responsible and critical action
• How the body works during exercise
• Mental health, resilience, and support agencies
• Sexuality education and keeping safe
• Drug education and awareness.

In Year 10 Japanese you will become more confident with the Hiragana script and learn Katakana and some more Kanji.
The course is focused on YOU! Would you like to be able to introduce yourself, your family and your friends? Would you like to talk about your daily life, your school, your hobbies and
spare-time activities? Would you like to go shopping or talk about food in a restaurant with a Japanese friend? Then this course is for you.

In this full-year course you will learn how to understand, speak, read and write more Japanese. You will learn how to understand and construct simple texts using your knowledge of Japanese to describe aspects of your own background and immediate environment.
We will cover Japanese phrases you might find handy if you were to go to the EXPO 2025 in Osaka.

This course prepares you for NCEA Level 1 Japanese.

COURSE LENGTH: Full Year (Two Semesters)

Leadership in Action (including Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award) 

To enter this course you will have to show that you are interested in the outdoors and be committed to developing your leadership potential. 

You will develop your leadership and decision-making ability in a variety of activities designed to challenge you mentally, emotionally and physically. 

You will be assessed on how well you demonstrate leadership in action, which will include establishing personal goals and plans, managing projects, and setting high personal standards.

You will work towards gaining the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award (service, skill, physical recreation and adventurous journey). 

You will be expected to plan in groups and participate in a two-day camp in the wilderness.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION TRIP 2019 VIDEO (click on image below)

This course is by INVITATION ONLY to those students who demonstrate the potential of high ability in one or more learning domains.

This course builds on the thinking and learning skills introduced to students in Year 9 LEO. 

The Year 10 course focuses on developing philosophical and critical thinking skills while exploring real world issues.

The course begins by re-introducing philosophy concepts covered in brief in the Year 9 LEO course, then advances into ethical dilemmas, debate and decision-making concerning a range of topics. 

Debate topics will be selected by consultation with students to help ensure they appeal to domains of interest.

Progress will be measured by an improvement in their debating skills and their use of ethical frameworks in social decision making. Students will also engage in an exploration of creativity and the importance of it in our world today.

This course is designed to accelerate learning in Literacy for students who require additional support and/or are currently achieving just below the expected National Curriculum Level. It focuses on explicit teaching of punctuation, parts of speech, sentence and paragraph structure, and the process of writing. Students in this class are motivated to work towards improving their writing skills. This class will provide additional preparation for sitting the NCEA Literacy Common Assessment Activity. Students may or may not have taken the Year 9 Literacy class.

Year 10 Mathematics is a core subject which prepares students for Level 1 NCEA Mathematics in Year 11. Students will focus on all three strands of the New Zealand Mathematics and Statistics Curriculum with the aim of mastery of all concepts at phase 4 of the Curriculum.

Topics throughout the year focus on:

• Number
• Algebra
• Measurement & Geometry
• Statistics & Probability

Students will complete the NCEA Numeracy Common Assessment Activity (CAA) to gauge their mastery of taught concepts and processes.

In a wider sense, Mathematics is vital for all trades and professions, and leads to pathways to engineering, sciences, medicine, computer sciences, finance, physics, surveying, seismic geology, meteorology, and aviation and more. This course aims to begin equipping students with the practical Mathematical skills to be successful in such career pathways.

This is a CORE subject.

You will study how media industries work to tell us stories, entertain, inform and persuade. 

You will learn viewing, writing, research, and technical skills around media analysis and production. 

The genres we will focus on are coming-of-age films and public service announcements.

The concepts and skills you learn in this course will prepare you for future study in the subject, as well as a possible career in one of the many media fields.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

Students choosing this course must be actively learning an instrument, either through the school (itinerant lessons), or through private lessons. 

Music allows students to express themselves to the world through the language of music: solo and group performance, creative work, musical knowledge and decoding sound and symbols. 

It challenges the students to broaden their current knowledge into new genres, understandings and experiences. 

Through music, students will develop their own self-esteem and understanding about the impact of recorded sound and live performance. 

This course is designed to prepare students for NCEA Level 1 Music.

This course is designed to accelerate learning in Maths for students who are just below the expected National Curriculum Level.

This course is designed to help you gain skills and knowledge in the Visual Arts, and prepare you for the NCEA Level 1 Visual Art courses offered at Year 11. 

You will develop an understanding of a range of Photographic processes starting with the Photography Darkroom. You will learn how to create images without a camera using an enlarger and 'black & white' photography techniques. You will construct your own Pinhole Camera and learn how to use these to 'shoot' a range of Pinhole photos.

In the second half of the semester you will learn how to use a digital camera, plan your shoots around photography conventions and how to use specialist studio lighting equipment. Students will develop an understanding of the Adobe suite programmes including Photoshop, in addition to file management and printing processes on the Art department computers.

In today's increasingly visual world, having an understanding of how to compose an aesthetically pleasing photograph is incredibly important for a range of digital career options. As well as making your social media feed look awesome!!

In Year 10, students can take both Art options (Year 10 Visual Art and/or Year 10 Photography).

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

For useful/interesting videos and further information, see the links at the bottom of this page.

In this course we will learn how the creative problem solving process, design communication techniques, and construction methods are used to develop solutions to problems. 

We will focus on the performance properties of materials, the physical and social environment, and sustainable solutions in a group context. 

We will have the opportunity to work creatively and analytically to identify, develop, trial and evaluate potential solutions. Students will also have the opportunity to test and trial 3D printing and laser cutting.

Projects will be manufactured in the school’s specialist technology rooms. 

This subject prepares students for NCEA Level 1 Product Design, Fashion and Design, Construction and Engineering Technology courses.

Science involves learning about the world around us. You will continue to learn about Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Planet Earth and Beyond. You will complete a mixture of practical investigations and research inquiry projects based on your day to day life, our local community, and real world issues. Your progress through Science will be measured against the skills you learn and the Nature of Science strand of the curriculum.

This is a CORE subject.

This course involves learning about the nature of science including scientific investigation and communication skills. 

You will carry out a range of investigations in science topics of your choice and learn to communicate your findings effectively. 

You will engage with multiple topics that are not necessarily covered in the general Science course and have the opportunity to design your own investigations based on these, or based on your own interests. 

The course gives experience in designing the investigations that are part of the senior Science courses.

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

Year 10 Social Studies has three main topics.

We start the year understanding and questioning the concept of war, with case studies on the Waikato War and New Zealand's conscientious objection to World War One.

In topic two, we look at sustainable resource use, including how New Zealand companies are responding to fast fashion, and the strengths and weaknesses of our forestry industry.

Finally, we do a topic on Government, to understand how government systems operate and how people can influence government policy.

This is a CORE subject.

Want to be able to order food at a restaurant, go shopping, find your way around a new city, talk about sports, and meet new people in Spanish-speaking countries? Keen to find out more about the culture of those countries and discover what it is like to live there? Then Year 10 Spanish is the course for you!

Build on the basics of Year 9 Spanish by learning more about how the language works and communicating more effectively with others in Spanish. Experience Hispanic culture by trying and making typical Hispanic dishes. If you are thinking of going travelling later in life or working overseas, Spanish is the language that unlocks those opportunities in over 20 different countries in the world.

COURSE LENGTH: Full Year (Two Semesters)

This course will suit you if you are gifted and talented in an individual or team sport and are playing at a high level for your age. 

You will cover theory and practice to develop your own sporting performance in areas such as Fitness, Mental Skills, Exercise Physiology: Biomechanics, as well as develop important skills such as positive team culture, personal exercise programming, and mental toughness.

Visits could include the AUT Millennium Sport Performance Centre and other local or sporting clubs or franchises. 

This will be a good opportunity, also, to learn from experts who have chosen careers in the sports industry.

In addition to selecting this course by 'Requesting an exemption', you will need to apply for entry into this course by collecting an application form from the PE office. 

The 10SPS course is practical-based, focusing on performance improvement in two sports (team sport and individual-based sport) over the semester. This course allows the chance for students to attain some mastery in their chosen sport that is on offer. The sports can include, but are not limited to, Rugby Sevens, Squash, Tennis, Badminton, AFL, Table Tennis, American Football.

The emphasis of the course is on building specific skills, knowledge of students' selected sport, tactics and strategy employed, needs analysis of the sport, and conditioning requirements for the sport(s), team work and developing interpersonal skills.

Take your reo Māori to the next level in this course! Reo has the power to build a sense of cultural identity in Māori students and to instill a sense of national identity in non-Māori. As you learn, you will come to appreciate and understand that diversity is key to unity. Māori has increasingly become a desirable skill in the world of business, law, trade, science, tourism, education, and politics. If you want to be at the top of that list for potential employers, this is the course for you!

Tūwhitia te hopo, mairangatia te angitu! Feel the fear and do it anyway!

COURSE LENGTH: Full Year (Two Semesters)

This course is designed to help you gain skills and knowledge in the Visual Arts, and prepare you for the NCEA Level 1 Visual Art courses offered at Year 11. 

You will work on two different projects, each being approximately ten weeks in length. The aim is to introduce you to new materials and techniques, with a focus on drawing and painting processes. You will be expected to plan out your ideas, develop your work through a number of stages, and explore and control a range of different art media.

Your coursework will culminate in a highly resolved painted artwork on a wooden round which will be displayed in school and you can take home at the end of the year.

In Year 10, students can take both Art options (Year 10 Visual Art and/or Year 10 Photography).

COURSE LENGTH: Half Year (One Semester)

For useful/interesting videos and further information, see the links at the bottom of this page. 

Do you harbour a passion for words? Learn how to make them work for you!

This course is for young people who have a passion for writing. It’s a creative environment for exploring your stories and how to tell them. 

You will learn how to get your voice heard in a variety of genres and styles of writing. 

Our voice “...is probably the most powerful instrument in the world. It’s the only one that can start a war, or say ‘I love you.’” - Julian Treasure

Course Length - Half Year (One Semester)

This course will enable students to work towards completing the 5 credit Literacy component of the Supported Learning NZ Certificate in Skills for Living. They will also learn reading, writing, and speaking skills to prepare for the 10 credit NCEA Literacy Common Assessment Activity.

Recommended Prior Learning:

This course is designed for students whose first language is not English.

Entry will be based on an initial English Language assessment and an interview with the Teacher in Charge of ESL.

ELAF: You will learn the basics of the English language, so that you are able to understand the world around you, and be able to participate in school life.

ELA1: You will build and expand your knowledge of the English language. You will start to feel more confidence in understanding class tasks, and will be able to submit some Unit Standards. You will also start preparing for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam.

ELA2: You will consolidate your knowledge of the English language so that you are able to submit a range of class assessments with confidence. You will be improving your accuracy ready for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam.

ELA3: You will extend your knowledge of the English language to cover complex ideas. You will be improving your accuracy ready for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam, and you will start working towards UE Literacy.

This course will enable students to work towards completing the 5 credit Numeracy component of the Supported Learning NZ Certificate in Skills for Living. They will also learn number, measurements, and statistics concepts to prepare for the 10 credit NCEA Numeracy Common Assessment Activity.

NCEA Level 1 Art: Design & Photography

At Level 1 you can only choose one Visual Arts course.

Level 1 Art: Design & Photography is a practical course exploring digital photography and design and is suitable for students who have not previously taken Art. You will explore ideas, technical processes and artist models, while expanding your design and photography visual vocabulary.

Across the year you will create a large body of work that visually explores and reflects our whakapapa and local environment, the Waitākere Ranges / Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa. You will learn to use a digital SLR camera to express yourself and use your images as a resource base for an exploration of design ideas.

You will develop skills using the Adobe Creative Suite software and use the design process to create solutions to design problems. You will also look at established design and photography artists to interpret how and why art is made.

This course helps students develop core thinking skills across a wide range of cross-curricular activities using digital media.

The creative and technical techniques covered in this programme will be directly beneficial for NCEA Level 2 Visual Art subjects - Photography, Design and Art History.

For useful/interesting videos and further information, see the links at the bottom of this page.

NCEA Level 1 Art, Painting and Sculpture

At Level 1 you can only choose one Visual Arts course.

Level 1 Art, Painting and Sculpture is a practical course aimed at developing a strong foundation of 2 and 3 dimensional art-making techniques and skills. You will explore art ideas, technical processes and artist models, while expanding your drawing and painting visual vocabulary.

Across the year you will create a large body of work, linked together with a chosen theme exploring individual stories and your own cultural contexts. Drawing is taught as the basis of most investigations and will help lead your work into a more individualised painting style. You will also create a range of drawing, painting and sculptural outcomes and look at established artists to interpret how and why art is made.

You will be encouraged to develop ideas creatively, experiment, take risks, and be inspired by the visual world you have around you!

This course of study leads on to NCEA Level 2 Visual Art subjects - Painting, Photography, Design and Art History.

For useful/interesting videos and further information, see the links at the bottom of this page.

In Biology and Chemistry, students explore the interconnected nature of Biology and Chemistry and take a look into how living organisms interact with the living and non-living parts of their environment

This course contributes towards endorsement at NCEA Level One. This course will prepare students for Level Two Chemistry (02CHE) and Level Two Biology (02BIO). Students who are planning on taking Level Two Physics and/or Level Two Earth Space Science should also take Level One Physics and Earth Space Science (01PES).

Course Overview

In the Biology area of this course, ākonga develop an understanding of the variation, continuity, and interconnectedness of life. They seek evidence to explain the nature of living things and interactions within and between biological systems. This includes how the environment can affect microorganisms and how microorganisms can in turn affect the environment. Ākonga also learn about genetic variation and the relationship this has with expressed traits.

The Chemistry learning area involves the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Ākonga develop an understanding of the atomic composition of matter and use this to explain and predict the properties and behaviour of different everyday materials. The study of chemistry allows us to predict how substances may behave when surrounding conditions change, and how they react to form new substances.

In order to understand society and find solutions to problems, Commerce uses and explores accounting, economic, and commercial concepts and models. The knowledge, abilities, and values that ākonga need to successfully navigate and engage in the economic world will be developed in this subject. They will study the decision-making processes used by those who participate in the economy and examine how these processes affect sustainability.

Ākonga will discover that choosing decisions is required by a lack of resources and that choices are influenced by a range of cultural viewpoints and lenses. Learning and evaluation will focus on Māori, Pacific peoples, and various business models from whānau and organisational contexts.

NCEA Level 1 Computer Studies is designed to prepare students for NCEA Level 2 Computer Studies. The purpose of this course is for students to gain skills and standards that align with the New Zealand Certificate in Computing Level 2 (User Fundamentals). The aim of the course is to provide students with a range of introductory digital technology skills, so they can be employed in a range of general entry-level roles and contribute positively in their communities.

Some of the assessments in the course are given below:

• US 29769 - Use the main features and functions of a word processing application for a purpose - 4 Credits
• US 29771 - Use the main features and functions of a presentation application for a purpose - 3 Credits
• US 29772 - Manage files and folders using digital devices - 2 Credits
• US 29773 - Produce digital images for a range of digital media - 3 Credits
• US 29782 - Demonstrate knowledge of computing hardware, software and terminology to select digital tools for specified purposes - 5 Credits
• US 29775 - Use the main features and functions of a web authoring and design tool to create a website - 3 Credits

Students in this course will gain experience in planning and managing materials and tools. 

We will work on carpentry and joinery projects and will complete theory work booklets to show subject knowledge.

Construction focuses on developing practical skills and uses Unit Standards developed and moderated by the Building Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO).

In this course we will develop both choreography and performance skills. 

You will experience a wide variety of styles and genres, as well as learning to understand the cultural, historic and features of one genre in depth. 

Alongside building your skills in performance and choreography, you will expand your collaboration skills, build confidence and create strong creative relationships with others. 

The course provides a solid knowledge and movement base if you are a ‘first-timer’ and will also extend you if you have had previous experience in dance. All movement works towards our public Dance Showcase in the second half of the year.

Kaua e rangiruatia te hāpai o te hoe; e kore tō tātou waka e ū ki uta. Do not lift the paddle out of unison; our canoe will never reach the shore.

The Technology Learning Area whakataukī offers a framework for understanding technology practice. It tells the story of ākonga, within Technology, embarking on a shared journey, collaborating with others in harmony to achieve a goal.

Design and Visual Communication is about the interrelated strands of design thinking, visual communication, and design influences.

Design thinking encompasses the ideation, exploration, progression, and communication of design ideas into potential outcomes that serve a specific purpose, provide innovative possibilities, and can be informed by design influences and a designer’s perspective.

Within Design and Visual Communication, design consists of product design and spatial design.

Product design focuses on the development of tangible items that have a specific function within people’s everyday lives. It is about understanding the needs of the people and how they will interact with the product. Products use visualisation methods of 2D or 3D forms to show design ideas. Product design may use anthropometric and ergonomic data to inform the designs to meet the needs of the user.

Spatial design is about the designing of three-dimensional spaces in terms of how they are experienced, occupied, or used by people. These spaces can range from those defined by walls and physical elements to those more permeable and determined by ritual, activity, or occupancy. Spatial design incorporates concepts from architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and urban design.

Visual communication addresses how design ideas and outcomes are appropriately presented to the viewer. Design ideas and outcomes are expressed in a manner that displays the learner’s thoughts, allowing for engagement, feedback, and collaboration.

In Design and Visual Communication, design influences are drawn from design heritages and refer to:

• history
• culture
• awareness of design
• design tikanga
• design fields (such as architecture, interior, product, landscape, fashion, and media design)
• design eras
• design movements
• designers
• design artefacts
• the elements of design.

Designers acknowledge how their design ideas can meet the needs of people in various situations. Designers are responsive to the ethical, environmental, and cultural impacts they may have.

By developing the skills and techniques of Design and Visual Communication, ākonga will discover how to give form and expression to their ideas. In order to create purposeful and future-focused design ideas, ākonga must be willing to experiment, develop, respond to feedback, and reflect on their design thinking.

Developing these skills will allow them to improve and refine the product and spatial design ideas they propose. It will help them to build confidence in their strengths, talents, and abilities, as well as resilience, resourcefulness, and a sense of ethical responsibility to the peoples and places they are designing for.

NCEA Level 1 Digital Technologies is designed to prepare students for NCEA Level 2 Digital Technologies. The course encompasses the Digital Technologies strand of Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes (DDDO). Some of the assessments in the course are given below:

• AS 92007 - Design a Digital Technologies outcome (External) - 5 credits
• AS 92005 - Develop a Digital Technologies outcome (Internal) - 5 credits
• AS 92006 - Demonstrate understanding of usability in human computer interfaces (External) - 5 credits

NCEA Level 1 Digital Technologies - Programming is designed to prepare students for NCEA Level 2 Digital Technologies - Programming. The course encompasses the Digital Technologies strand of Computational Thinking (CT). Some of the assessments in the course are given below:

• AS 92004 - Create a computer program (Internal) - 5 credits
• AS 92007 - Design a Digital Technologies outcome (External) - 5 credits
• AS 92005 - Develop a Digital Technologies outcome (Internal) - 5 credits

In this course you will develop both your creation and performance skills in Drama.

You will experience and learn about a wide range of forms and styles of theatre. This knowledge will support you in creating and performing your own portfolio of work by the end of the course.

Alongside building your skills in performance, directing and devising, you will expand your collaboration skills, build confidence and create strong creative relationships with others. 

The course provides a solid knowledge and introduction to acting if you are a ‘first-timer’ and will also extend you if you have had previous experience on stage. Your performances will be shown both in class and publicly throughout the year.

The National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering is an introductory qualification for secondary students interested in Mechanical Engineering or wishing to pursue a career in Maintenance, General Engineering, Marine and Fabrication, or Machining and Tool Making.

The qualification is made up of three Level 1 Unit Standards, intended to provide students with a well-balanced, practical, and theoretical course that combines basic skills and knowledge.

This course is designed for students to achieve English credits at Level 1 and consolidate the English skills they learned in the Junior school.

Materials and Processing Technology is a hands-on, creative subject that encourages ākonga to explore the three strands of the technology curriculum through the design, development, and creation of fit-for-purpose outcomes. The practice of technology is grounded in intervention by design and ākonga will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate this.

Ākonga who study Materials and Processing Technology will develop knowledge about materials, techniques, and processes which are intrinsic to their application and use. They will learn to plan projects and develop specifications through design concepts and the use of briefs. They will create outcomes that address a need or opportunity.

Ākonga will cultivate life-long practical skills and learn to incorporate collaboration into their technological practice. They will also develop an understanding of sustainable practices through research and application.

As they study, ākonga will explore the importance of tikanga Māori and traditional Pacific practices to understand how technology outcomes impact on people. They will learn to appreciate this through consideration of mātāpono Māori, tukanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, rangatiratanga, whanaungatanga, kotahitanga, wairuatanga, and auahatanga.

Ākonga will also learn about health and safety, which is integral to the practice of this subject. And finally, ākonga will learn to use their knowledge, skills, and understanding to determine and evaluate the fitness for purpose of their outcomes.

Materials and Processing Technology allows ākonga to develop ways of thinking through experience alongside soft skills that can lead to a wide range of pathways. It allows ākonga the freedom to bring their entire, authentic selves to the outcomes they develop. They will explore their creativity, follow their passions, and flourish as technological designers, creators, and innovators, as they take these skills with them into their future.

We need to be able to care for ourselves and others. Food has a huge role to play in all aspects of our lives from family gatherings to eating the right food so we can get through the day. Many people will have more than one career in their lifetime. 

• We need the ability to work in teams, communicate with others. 
• We need to have resilience, good self-management skills, willingness to learn and thinking skills. 
• We need creative and critical thinking skills
• We need to understand the many factors that influence our food choices and therefore our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.
• We need to be able to cook so we are not dependent on the food industry for our food
• We need to look after our food environment

We need these skills and many more at school, in the workplace and in all aspects of life. Studying Food and nutrition will enable you to develop these skills. 

To learn these skills we will explore three main topics:

• Food handling – how to store, prepare, cook and serve food so it is safe to eat. 
• Basic nutrition – developing knowledge and understanding on what nutritious food choices look like so you are able to make informed choices for yourself and others. 
• Interpreting nutrition information - so we can make nutritious food choices. 
• Practical skills – developing your cooking skills, managing your work area safely and efficiently.

Students will do a mix of internal and external assessment tasks.

In this course, students will gain a deeper understanding of the physical and cultural environments that shape our world. They will engage in a variety of learning activities including discussions, research projects, map analysis, data interpretation, and collaborative group work. Students will develop critical thinking skills and communicate effectively about geographic concepts.

In Geography, students explore local and global taiao (environment) and different geographic challenges facing people around the world. Students will start the year exploring diverse environments across the globe such as tropical rainforest, coastal and volcanic environments. They will also examine natural processes such as plate tectonics. Students will then look at some of the challenges occurring in these environments such as deforestation. The course will then shift its focus to the exploration of our local taiao, the Waitakere Ranges. Students will look at the natural processes operating in the Waitakere Ranges and will also conduct fieldwork in a nearby stream. This will require students to collect data, analyse and present this data.

Students will then look at geographic challenges in the Pacific and Aotearoa. They will examine case studies from different regions of the world to understand the interconnectedness of these challenges.

Herzlich willkommen (Warm welcome) to NCEA Level 1 German! In this course, we embark on an exciting journey to explore the German language and culture through the lens of our immediate environment, with a particular focus on teenage life and everyday contexts.

We will delve into various aspects of German language and culture, building a solid foundation in vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Learning languages is about connecting and communicating within and across cultures and communities. With this in mind, we will focus on exploring important places and people in our life, fostering meaningful connections and understanding between our own culture and the German-speaking world.

At the heart of our learning journey is the Learning Area’s whakatauākī:

Ko tōu reo, ko tōku reo, te tuakiri tangata. Tīhei uriuri, tīhei nakonako.

This powerful proverb encapsulates the essence of language as a reflection of identity. As we learn to express ourselves in German, we also celebrate the uniqueness of our own identity and heritage. May our language flourish, and may the knowledge we gain pave the way for future generations to thrive.

If you have an interest and passion for health, the health industry, promoting a healthy lifestyle, keeping safe, and promoting safety to self and others, then join up here. 

In this course, students will explore learning through health-related contexts. We will reflect on the nature of wellbeing and how to promote it. 

We will focus on resilience and personal and social responsibility, and explore how this contributes to the wellbeing of others and the community. 

We will develop an understanding of lifestyle, economic, social, cultural, political and environmental factors that influence health, and will cover a variety of health concepts and strategies which continue to be explored through NCEA Level 3 Health. 

The key learning areas are mental health, sexuality education, body care and physical safety, drug education and nutrition. Some offsite work may occur.

In this year long course students will develop a range of key skills required in History, such as source interpretation, research and writing. They will also build their understanding of historical concepts, such as cause and effect, whakapapa, mana, turangawaewae and significance. They will be able to apply these concepts to a range of case studies. 

In Level 1 History, we will examine how the Cold War began and the nuclear arms race that followed. Students will learn how New Zealand's anti-nuclear stance was developed. In this unit, students will be required to interpret primary sources to show the significance of the Rainbow Warrior in the context of the anti-nuclear movement. The next case study is the Dawn Raids, where students will learn about why this event took place and how it impacted people. 

For the externals we will study different global contexts including the nuclear arms race and the Cold War, considering how historical concepts related to this event are similar or different to other events studied, and the 1938 Munich Agreement, where students will study and understand the different perspectives involved in this event. 

In this course, we will cover topics relevant to food preparation and service of food in the hospitality industry.

It is a practically-based course with a small theory component.

We will cover hygiene and safe food practices, as well as gaining skills in the preparation of:

• Fruit and vegetables
• Cakes, scones and sponges
• Eggs and cheese
• Soups and sauces

This course consists of industry based standards, and students are expected to meet the hospitality industry requirements in relation to uniform for all practical work including practical assessments. These requirements include wearing covered shoes, aprons, hair nets/chef’s hat, and no jewelry, artificial fingernails or nail polish.

You need to be able to work in a fast paced environment.

Students will develop many skills that employers are looking for. These include the ability to work in teams, good communication skills, resilience, good self-management skills, and thinking skills.

In Level 1 Japanese you will become more confident with the Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji scripts.  

The course is focused on the life of young people. Do you want to be able to talk to our International students about schooling and life at school? Would you like to know how to organise birthday parties in Japanese? How about being able to talk in Japanese when you go shopping with a Japanese friend? You will learn to do this in Level 1 Japanese. You will also learn to talk about your town, what you can do there, and give directions, as well as about travelling both in New Zealand and Japan. This course will set you up for communicating about the things that matter to YOU in Japanese.

Through this course you will develop the core skills for learning languages: listening, reading, communicating through writing and speaking, and presenting. 

You will learn about other cultures and gain skills in perception and awareness.

By learning a new language, you will also gain a better understanding of your own language.

The course will focus on developing students' understanding of mathematical concepts and their ability to apply these concepts to real-world situations. The course will also emphasize problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills, as these are critical skills required for success in both further studies and the workforce.

The course will cover the following topics:

• Number and Algebra: This will include working with real numbers, algebraic expressions and equations, and linear graphs
• Measurement and Space: This will include properties of shapes, transformations, and trigonometry
• Statistics and Probability: This will include data collection and analysis, probability, and inference.

Assessment will be based on the NCEA Level 1 Achievement Standards, and students will be given opportunities to achieve all of the internally and externally assessed standards. The assessments will be designed to assess the key skills and knowledge outlined in the course, including problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills.

In this music course, you will explore instrumental and vocal repertoire for solo and group performances.

All performances will be done in front of an audience, giving you real-life experience.

You'll learn to compose your own original pieces and songs using genre-appropriate musical conventions.

You'll develop a strong understanding of music concepts in different styles, and Māori and one additional music context.

You'll also learn how to perform music, create original music, and recreate music in different styles, expanding your musical knowledge and skills.

If you have an interest and passion for physical education then this course is for you.

We will focus on movement and its contribution to the development of self and others. 

Foundational Māori values are explored in order to understand and appreciate movement, accept challenges, relate positively to others, and demonstrate constructive attitudes and values. 

We will learn through a variety of contexts including, recreation, sport, fitness, and adventure, to promote and support the development of physical and social skills, foster critical thinking, and understand the significance of physical activity in our society. 

Key biophysical concepts of functional anatomy, biomechanics, skill learning, exercise physiology, active participation, team work, and sport performance will also be explored. 

You will participate in a variety of activities, sports, and exercise, and be assessed through both theory and authentic learning contexts.

In Physics and Earth and Space Science, students will learn about the physical world around us, examining how our understanding of the natural environment has developed over time and how physics concepts have contributed to this. This course will help students to use science ideas to understand their environment, how we interact within our environment, and how humans are impacting and impacted by our natural environment.

This course contributes towards endorsement at NCEA Level One. This course will prepare students for Level Two Physics (02PHY) and Level Two Earth and Space Science (02ESS). Students who are planning on taking Level Two Chemistry and/or Biology should also take Level One Biology and Chemistry (01BIC).

Product Design Technology is a hands-on, creative subject that encourages ākonga to explore the three strands of the technology curriculum through the design, development, and creation of fit-for-purpose outcomes. The practice of technology is grounded in intervention by design and ākonga will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate this.

Ākonga who study Product Design Technology will develop knowledge about materials, techniques, and processes which are intrinsic to their application and use. They will learn to plan projects and develop specifications through design concepts and the use of briefs. They will create outcomes that address a need or opportunity.

Ākonga will cultivate life-long practical skills and learn to incorporate collaboration into their technological practice. They will also develop an understanding of sustainable practices through research and application.

As they study, ākonga will explore the importance of tikanga Māori and traditional Pacific practices to understand how technology outcomes impact on people. They will learn to appreciate this through consideration of mātāpono Māori, tukanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, rangatiratanga, whanaungatanga, kotahitanga, wairuatanga, and auahatanga.

Ākonga will also learn about health and safety, which is integral to the practice of this subject. And finally, ākonga will learn to use their knowledge, skills, and understanding to determine and evaluate the fitness for purpose of their outcomes.

Product Design Technology allows ākonga to develop ways of thinking through experience alongside soft skills that can lead to a wide range of pathways. It allows ākonga the freedom to bring their entire, authentic selves to the outcomes they develop. They will explore their creativity, follow their passions, and flourish as technological designers, creators, and innovators, as they take these skills with them into their future.

Science is compulsory in Year 11. 

All students will complete this course unless they have opted for double Science: 01BIC and 01PES.

In Level 1 General Science students will engage with the various types of investigations and the reason for approaching scientific questions using these various methods. The course emphasises science ideas related to our local environment and topical issues that are relevant to their generation and in particular, living in West Auckland. Students will complete a range of assessments including a practical experiment portfolio, research report, as well as an external assessment. This course will prepare students for level 2 General Science or for any one of Level 2 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth & Space Science.

This year-long course builds on student skills from the junior Social Science programme and introduces key skills and content needed for Level 2 NCEA subjects. The course also combines skills and concepts from Media Studies and Psychology.

The hub of the course is examining social media in order for students to describe and evaluate social movements, perspectives, representation and responses globally and in Aotearoa.

Students will also have the opportunity to participate and evaluate their participation in a social action with either a global, or local context.

Spanish is the language that unlocks communication opportunities in over 20 different countries around the world. The Level 1 Spanish course is all about gaining more freedom with the language so that you become confident in talking about the things that YOU want to talk about. Got a Spanish football star that you really love? A musician who you can’t get enough of? A hobby that you are devoted to? Then Level 1 Spanish will set you up for communicating about the things you are passionate about. Cultural competence is also an important part of the Level 1 course, so experiencing the food, dance, music, festivals and film of Spanish-speaking countries is included in your studies this year. If you are thinking of going traveling later in life or working overseas, Spanish helps open up the doors to those opportunities.

“Ko te reo te taikura o te whakaao mārama” (Language is the key to understanding) - Nā Te Wharehuia Milroy

Te Reo Māori is the key to understanding the Māori world. Te Reo Māori lays the foundation of communicative skills and cultural knowledge to enable students to be bilingual and bicultural with an appreciation and consideration of a Māori worldview.

In this course you will communicate about the vitality of the language before 1970 and identify key historical factors and their impact on Te Reo Māori.

You will demonstrate correct use of vocabulary, identify and demonstrate features of oral language fluency and fluidity. 

You will also learn to identify and demonstrate a variety of strategies to communicate in the target language.

Students will learn and develop a range of skills for life beyond school; including preparing for work, rights and responsibilities, and maintaining personal safety and wellbeing.

Recommended Prior Learning:

This course is designed for students whose first language is not English.

Entry will be based on an initial English Language assessment and an interview with the Teacher in Charge of ESL.

ELAF: You will learn the basics of the English language, so that you are able to understand the world around you, and be able to participate in school life.

ELA1: You will build and expand your knowledge of the English language. You will start to feel more confidence in understanding class tasks, and will be able to submit some Unit Standards. You will also start preparing for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam.

ELA2: You will consolidate your knowledge of the English language so that you are able to submit a range of class assessments with confidence. You will be improving your accuracy ready for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam.

ELA3: You will extend your knowledge of the English language to cover complex ideas. You will be improving your accuracy ready for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam, and you will start working towards UE Literacy.

We will learn about the following topics:

● Accounting Software – setting up accounting software for a business
● Financial Statements – processing accounting entries for various business transactions
● Debtor Management – processing financial transactions and preparing financial reports related to
a business’ debtors, reporting on the current status of a business’ accounts receivable subsystem
● Inventory Management – preparing an inventory cost card to keep track of inventory cost
movements, examining the current status of a business’ inventory subsystem
● Accounting Concepts

NCEA Level 2 Visual Art: Design

At Level 2 you can select two Visual Art subjects.

In Level 2 Design, we will teach you the design process to help you investigate ideas, critically analyse, and expand your visual problem-solving skills. 

We will help prepare you for an increasingly Visual Commercial world by teaching you skills in Marketing, Promotion and Brand Identity.

Your digital literacy skills will progress through the use of the Adobe Creative Suite software and we will develop your knowledge and awareness of historical and contemporary design practice.

You will explore your work initially through drawings, combining typography and images together to create different design outcomes. 

You will then build upon this to complete a body of work around a Festival design brief for your external Design folio board.

For useful/interesting videos and further information, see the links at the bottom of this page.

NCEA Level 2 Art History

“Every picture tells a story” - Studying Art History teaches you to unpick these stories and gives you the skills to understand the visual world. Art History is about our history. 

Art History is aimed at students who have an interest in Art and wish to learn how and why it has been produced. It does not require any practical skills in Art and is ideal for students interested in History, Design, English and even aspects of the Performing Arts.

At this level we study the topic “Towards Modernism”. This looks at the art and architectural innovations of the 1800s, the impact this had on society then and compares it to our thinking and attitudes now.

Students will delve into the artistic approaches of Neo-Classicism right through to the stylistic developments of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. You will explore the works of David, Delacroix, Courbet as well as Monet, Degas, Ceźanne and Van Gogh.

Students will develop their ability to research, analyse, and write in an investigative way in response to artists, artworks and the historical context in which the work is made.

Please note that there is a heavy written component to this course.

For useful/interesting videos and further information, see the links at the bottom of this page.

We will focus predominantly on the processes which occur within living cells, specifically the structure and role of DNA as the blueprint for life and how it works to produce such a wide range of characteristics.

We will also investigate how the structure of tissues and organs work to provide animals with the energy they need to survive in their environment and how populations change over time.

In this course we will be learning about corporate social responsibility, and the importance of it in today's world. 

This will include studying expansion and growth in the business realm, and economic interests, policies and procedures.

We will then move on to exploring the different business environmental and economic decisions that have to be made, how internal and external factors influence the business environment and how these will make changes, in response to these factors.

Through this course, we will be developing our key social and cultural skills by engaging with our local business community.

This course expands on the Chemistry content you covered in Level 1 Biology/Chemistry or Level 1 Science General, and focuses on understanding the properties of different substances, how these substances may alter when the surrounding conditions change, and how they may react to form new substances. 

The theory and practical assessments enable students to learn the techniques and skills needed to work in laboratory situations.

NOTE: This course offers External Achievement Standard 91165 (Chemistry 2.5), as an optional assessment opportunity.

In this course, we will develop knowledge and skills in the practical care and education of young children in an Early Childhood Education setting. 

All assessments contribute to the National Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education, and completion achieves the Social & Community Services Vocational Pathways Certificate.

This is a very relevant course for all future parents and offers important life skills.

NCEA Level 2 Computer Studies is designed to prepare students for NCEA Level 3 Computer Studies. The purpose of this course is for students to gain skills and standards that align with the New Zealand Certificate in Computing Level 2 (User Fundamentals). The aim of the course is to provide students with a range of introductory digital technology skills, so they can be employed in a range of general entry-level roles and contribute positively in their communities.

Some of the assessments in the course are given below:

• US 29770 - Use the main features and functions of a spreadsheet application for a purpose - 4 Credits
• US 29774 - Use the main features and functions of a desktop publishing application to create documents for a purpose - 4 Credits
• US 29776 - Use the main features of an HTML editor to create a website - 4 Credits
• US 29777 - Use the main features of a database application to create and test a database - 3 Credits
• US 29781 - Use the Internet and common digital devices and software to gather information and connect with other users and devices - 7 Credits

In Level 2 Construction we will gain experience in planning projects, managing materials and using a range of hand and power tools. 

We will work on joinery and furniture projects and will complete work booklets to support the practical knowledge. 

The program of work focuses on developing practical skills using Unit Standards developed and moderated by BCITO, an Industry Training Organisation (ITO).

This will lead you onto either Level 3 Construction or the Building and Construction Industry such as apprenticeships in the trades.

This course builds on the knowledge and skills learnt in Level 1 Dance.

You will continue to expand your performance skills by building on genres such as Contemporary and Hip Hop as well as learning an ethnic or social dance from another culture. Choreography continues to be explored through both solos and group work. All movement works towards our public Dance Showcase at the end of the year. 

You will also begin to learn to critique dance works and understand what is being communicated through the body, costume and lighting. 

Students will extend their knowledge about how to communicate visually using a range of drawing methods, physical and digital modelling techniques and computer design programs. 

They will explore the design process in detail to learn how to develop creative and effective solutions to design problems. The course will cover specialist information in the areas of both product design for example wearable technology and spatial (architectural) design for example small buildings like a food kiosk.

This course leads on to Level 3 Design & Visual Communication where students will be able to develop their own major project choosing between the areas of product design or spatial design.

NCEA Level 2 Digital Technologies is designed to prepare students for NCEA Level 3 Digital Technologies. The course encompasses the Digital Technologies strand of Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes (DDDO). 

Some of the assessments in the course are given below:

• AS 91890 - Conduct an inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome (Internal) - 6 Credits
• AS 91893 - Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome (Internal) - 4 Credits
• AS 91891 - Apply conventions to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome (Internal) - 3 Credits
• AS 91899 - Present a summary of developing a digital outcome (External) - 3 Credits

NCEA Level 2 Digital Technologies - Programming is designed to prepare students for NCEA Level 3 Digital Technologies - Programming. The course encompasses the Digital Technologies strand of Computational Thinking (CT). 

Some of the assessments in the course are given below:

• AS 91896 - Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program (Internal) - 6 Credits
• AS 91897 - Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome (Internal) - 6 Credits
• AS 91894 - Use advanced techniques to develop a network (Internal) - 4 Credits
• AS 91898 - Demonstrate understanding of a key aspect of a computer science concept (External) - 3 Credits

You will increase your knowledge of group and individual performance along with the use of drama technologies. 

You will continue to develop your techniques; by exploring well-known texts; devising your own script; studying a specific form of theatre and preparing a ‘One Act Play’ event evening for a public audience. 

This course builds on the knowledge and skills learnt in 01 Drama and will extend you if you have previous outside experience in drama.

This course will further develop the skills you learnt in Level 1 Science Combined or Level 1 Science General, with a focus on how different planet's orientation and position in space affects the conditions on that planet, with a focus on Earth. 

This course is designed to prepare students for an 03ESS course. 

Level 2 Engineering continues to build on the skills we developed in the Level 1 Engineering course and offers Unit Standards that are industry-level, and are requirements for Engineering trades apprentices. This means that credits earned are cross-credited if students enter into a relevant apprenticeship, or tertiary training towards such careers as general engineering, machining, tool making, fitting, engineering maintenance, fabrication, and marine engineering.

There are two English courses: 02ENA (Academic) and 02ENG (General).  Placement in the courses will depend on the grades you achieve in Level 1 English.

In these courses, we will continue to develop English skills from previous years and explore how and why writers and directors communicate their messages the way they do.

This will relate to the development of characters, themes, relationships, conflicts and more. 

We will also continue to develop the ability to express ideas and understanding of texts in a variety of ways. 

Both courses use written texts as guides to assist with this.  Visual texts also play an important role in the 02ENA course. 

This is an academic and practical based course where students will learn about technological processes associated with soft materials which will be completed over three assessments. 

The first project focuses on design drawing, where students develop a brief to address a need or opportunity. Through drawing and design skills, students will develop a conceptual design of an outfit.

The second project focuses on the practical skills where students develop patterns and construct an outfit.

Students end the course with a Fashion Show held at the Technology Exhibition, an opportunity to exhibit their work at Te Uru Art Gallery and Lynn Mall.

Understanding the impact of our food choices on our wellbeing is essential for life.

In this course you will develop your practical skills and have the opportunity to create your own recipes, as well as:

• Food sustainability. Food waste is a global issue and we will explore ways to reduce this and put these ideas into practice.
• Nutritional issue. We all have our own beliefs and values around food. We will take a controversial topic and explore how these beliefs and values impact on our food choice and therefore our wellbeing.
• Health promotion. How do we get messages into society to encourage good eating

Students will do a mix of internal and external assessment tasks.

By the end of this course students will have developed their creative and critical thinking skills, They will be able to work in teams, have good communication skills and good management skills,

In Level 2 Geography we will explore geographic topics at a global and regional scale. 

We will learn about the natural processes which have created the Tongariro volcanic landscape, including visiting the region to conduct geographic research.

In addition, we will also be learning about global patterns of maritime piracy, and the issues around how New Zealand will become predator free by 2050.

Your understanding and application of the geographic concepts of perspectives, change, interaction, sustainability, patterns and processes will be developed across the year.

Do Germans eat sausages every day? Does every German have an expensive car? Does everything really work perfectly in Germany? And what is the relationship between Germans and fashion?

This course will explore common stereotypes and includes the following topics: education, current and future study, literature, technology, music, film and television programs.

German tourists are the second largest European tourist market in Aotearoa New Zealand, with over 100,000+ visiting each year. Improve your German to connect with them. 

Through this course you will further develop the core skills for learning languages: listening, reading, communicating through writing and speaking, and presenting. 

You will increase your cultural knowledge and develop empathy by discussing other people’s points of view.

If you wish to continue to grow your interest and passion for health, the health industry, promoting a healthy lifestyle, keeping safe, and promoting safety to self and others, then this course is for you. 

We will explore learning through health-related contexts and reflect on the nature of wellbeing and how to promote it, as well as focus on resilience, and personal and social responsibility. 

We will develop an understanding of the lifestyle, economic, social, cultural, political and environmental factors that influence health.

We will develop your ability to take responsibility for yourself and contribute to the wellbeing of others and the community. 

The key learning areas are mental health, sexuality education, body care and physical safety, drug education and health promotion.

Whenua and Sovereignty

Our first Level 2 unit, Whenua and Sovereignty, will look at how whenua and control has been viewed differently by various groups, particularly during the period of Aotearoa New Zealand's colonisation. Building on ideas from our Junior Social Studies curriculum, students will examine how sovereignty over whenua was contested through events like the New Zealand Wars, and the topic will culminate with an assessment on the Invasion of Parihaka.

Civil Rights

In this course we will also explore the social and political changes that occurred during the movement for African-American Civil Rights in the USA. We will focus on the origins of racism and slavery, the emergence and use of non-violent protest, and the rise of the Black Power Movement. We will assess this topic by examining the different perspectives that were held by the people involved in the 1963 Birmingham Campaign case study.

Through this course, you will develop skills in research, examining historical events and perspectives, debating, examining historical evidence and academic writing skills.

This programme develops knowledge of food and catering, and applies skills in the hospitality industry.

Students are also  expected to meet the hospitality industry requirements in relation to uniform for practical assessments. These requirements include wearing covered shoes, aprons, hair nets/chef’s hat, and no jewellery, artificial fingernails or nail polish.

You will be required to complete both practical and theoretical assessments.

We will develop many skills that employers are looking for. These include the ability to work in teams, good communication skills, resilience, good self-management skills, and thinking skills.

We will cover all aspects that are related to the storage, preparation, cooking and service of food 

• food preparation to an industry-standard as well as concepts related to preparation, safety and service. 
• Topics include safety, knife skills, grilling, salad making, international dishes and espresso.

You need to be able to work in a fast pace environment

Now that you know the basic Hiragana and Katakana scripts, in Level 2 Japanese you will learn and become more confident with Kanji.  

This course is focused on comparing life in Japan and life as you know it. Do you want to be able to explore and compare different kinds of accommodation in Japan when you organise a trip with your family or friends? Find out about what life would be like as an exchange student in Japan? Explore Anime as part of Japanese Pop Culture? You will learn to do this in Level 2 Japanese. You will also learn to talk about sports, Japanese food (in particular obento); and we will compare common New Zealand and Japanese customs.

Through this course you will continue to develop the core skills for learning languages: listening, reading, communicating through writing and speaking, and presenting. 

You will increase your cultural knowledge and develop empathy by discussing other people’s points of view.

This course includes a blend of Mathematics and Statistics, with all standards assessed internally. 

We will complete research on a statistical comparison, develop a purpose statement and question, analyse the data, supported by NZGrapher software, and then write a conclusion to summarise your findings and answer your question. 

You will design and administer a Questionnaire and your findings will be presented in a report which includes a reflection on the process. 

You will extend your understanding of algebraic processes by learning about Coordinate Geometry, and gain a deeper understanding of Probability by using simulations.

There will be one external assessment related to probability methods.

In this course, there is a major emphasis on algebraic processing and a large jump in the mathematical understanding from Year 11 to Year 12 Mathematics. 

The course covers problem-solving, algebraic processes, graphical methods and introduction to calculus including both differentiation and integration.

We will study how algebra and calculus can be used to model and solve real-life problems. 

Students will achieve competence in basic algebraic, graphical and computational skills, and develop a broad foundation for further studies in Mathematics and allied subjects.

Mathematics with Calculus is designed for students who wish to study Calculus in Year 13, but will also allow entry into Statistics. This course will provide the foundation for pathways to engineering, sciences, medicine, computer sciences and finance.

By studying mathematics and statistics, students develop the ability to think creatively, critically, strategically, and logically. 

They learn to structure and to organise, to carry out procedures flexibly and accurately, to process and communicate information, and to enjoy an intellectual challenge.

By learning mathematics and statistics, students develop other important thinking skills. 

They learn to create models and predict outcomes, to infer, to justify and verify, and to seek patterns and generalisations. 

They learn to estimate with reasonableness, calculate with precision, and understand when results are precise and when they must be interpreted with uncertainty. 

Mathematics and statistics have a broad range of practical applications in everyday life, in other learning areas, and in workplaces.

In this course, we will learn about how media products are developed and how audiences use and consume media texts in the context of the horror genre. 

Students will study narrative, close reading, and create a short, silent, horror film. Additionally, students will examine representation.

In this course we will build on skills gained in Level 1 music as the requirement for performance at Level 2 requires ‘substantial’ repertoire for solo and group performances. 

All performances will take place before an audience. 

We will compose our own original pieces and songs using genre-appropriate musical conventions to capture and represent our substantial ideas. 

We will explore in-depth, contextual and analytical concepts about two substantial pieces of music.

NCEA Level 2 Visual Art: Painting

At Level 2 you can select two Visual Art subjects.

In Level 2 Painting we will develop your skills in a wide range of paint and drawing media. 

Your work will be built around an individual theme and we will teach you how to develop your ideas innovatively and creatively.

As part of the course, you will look at established artists and learn how to analyse and critically respond to artworks.

You will build a body of work towards a Painting folio board for the external standard.

For useful/interesting videos and further information, see the links at the bottom of this page.

Level 2 Visual Art: Photography

At Level 2 you can select two Visual Art subjects.

In Level 2 Photography you will learn the fundamentals of digital photography through an in-depth photographic investigation. Your first major assignment will deal with the technical aspects of photography, including studio photography conventions. For your final portfolio you will have a range of pathways for your photographic investigation, allowing for a great degree of creativity and flexibility in topics. You will take inspiration from established artist models' ideas and techniques and develop an understanding of photography conventions and how to use them to create meaning.

You will learn how to use a digital SLR camera manually and how to use studio lights to create professional photographic images. You will also learn how to use industry-standard Adobe Suite programmes, including Photoshop. Photography can utilise a range of approaches including sketching, collage, digital processes, darkroom practice, found materials, and installation work.

The year will culminate in the creation of a body of photographic work around your chosen theme which will showcase the development of your ideas and techniques.

For useful/interesting videos and further information, see the links at the bottom of this page.

This course explores learning through movement and accepting challenges. The focus is on the contribution of movement to the development of self, others and society.

We will develop both movement and interpersonal skills by demonstrating positive values and attitudes. Movement will also be used to promote and support the development of physical and social skills; foster critical thinking, and gain understanding of the significance of physical activity in our society.

Learning will take place through sports, games, leadership, adventure, and the outdoor environment. 

By engaging actively with the community we will have the opportunity to gain extensive experience, knowledge and confidence in leadership roles.

Key concepts are functional anatomy, biomechanics, skill acquisition, exercise physiology, participation, sports performance, and safety in the outdoors.

Les Mills introduction sessions make up part of this course, as well as a Snow Camp in Term 3 (covering content towards Assessment Standard 91333 (Physical Education 2.7).

A winter camp is available for skiing/snowboarding/rafting - this is weather determined.

LEVEL 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION SNOW TRIP 2019 VIDEO (click on image below)

We will explore learning through movement contexts and accepting challenges.

With a focus on movement and its contribution to the development of self, others and society, we will develop your movement and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate constructive attitudes and values. This will also promote and support the development of physical and social skills, foster critical thinking, and develop an understand the significance of physical activity in our society. 

Learn through outdoor pursuits, leadership activities and adventure. By actively engaging within the community we will have the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and confidence in a leadership role. 

Key concepts include functional anatomy, biomechanics, skill learning, exercise physiology, active participation, and performance leadership.

You may participate in a variety of activities such as surfing, rock climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding, mud run/obstacle course, caving, windsurfing, rafting, and ropes courses. There will be overnight camps associated with some of these activities.

LEVEL 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION OUTDOORS SNOW TRIP 2019 VIDEO (click on image below)

We will further develop the skills you learnt in Level 1 Science Combined or Level 1 Science General.

There is some flexibility in this course to suit your individual interests and provide the requirements you may need for the Level 3 course and beyond.

You will deepen your thinking and problem-solving skills as you study the basic principles and laws of physics.

This course builds on the academic, creative and practical skills we covered in Level 1 Product Design.

We will identify a need or solve real issues in today’s society, working alongside real clients and a range of stakeholders. 

This includes working creatively and analytically to identify, trial and evaluate possible solutions, and eventually putting our ideas into practice through modelling, prototyping and manufacturing.

This course leads to Level 3 Product Design and/or Level 3 Construction.

We will discuss the standards to be covered at the start of the year, with an emphasis on practical assessments.  There are standards available in Earth and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. 

You will need to make sure that the course you plan will include a minimum of 16 credits, in consultation with your teacher. 

There are no external assessments in this course or course endorsement considerations.

This course is developed in response to student needs.

We will complete standards in Earth and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

This course consists of 4 internal assessments and 1 external assessment.

The Course Overview below is an example of how the course could look:

What impact does speaking a second or third language have on your life? Why is what is normal for one person completely different to another, depending on where in the world they were born? Level 2 Spanish prepares you for communicating in Spanish about many of the differences in the world, such as the way that festivals are celebrated and how food takes on special meaning in many cultures. 

As your knowledge of the language grows, so will your understanding of how the culture of Spanish-speaking countries makes daily living very different to that of New Zealand. Cultural competence is an important part of the Level 2 course, so experiencing the food, dance, music, festivals and films of Spanish-speaking countries is included in your studies this year. If you are thinking of going travelling later in life or working overseas, Spanish is the language that unlocks these opportunities in over 20 different countries in the world. 

Ko te reo kia rere, ko te reo kia tika, ko te reo kia Māori! The language needs to be heard far and wide, the language needs to be correct, the language needs to be Māori in ethos!

There's no turning back now! You can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Your kete is filled with knowledge beyond your expectations. Fill that kete with more Māoritanga to broaden your horizons of te Ao Māori.

In this course, we will cover the practical requirements needed by a person wanting to work in the travel and tourism industry. 

We will learn about key tourist destinations within New Zealand and across the world; the different types of tourism products; how the industry operates; the history of tourism; and the impacts of tourism on the environment.

NOTE: Unit Standard 24727 is an optional, additional assessment.

In Vocational Development Studies we will help you become work-ready, whether you are looking for part-time work while studying, or preparing yourself for the world of work post-school. 

All Vocational Development Studies students will build their employability competencies by completing the Youth Employability Programme - Licence to Work (YEP). 

The YEP incorporates skill-building workshops, voluntary service, and work experience placements, which all focus on building young people’s skills in the seven employability competencies that employers have identified as most important. 

Along with employability skills, the topics covered in the Vocational Development Studies course will teach you how to create a C.V., set career goals, and gain a learner's driving licence.

This course could lead to further tertiary study and/or transition into employment in the customer service industry.

In this course, we will develop Calculus skills over a wide variety of functions. 

The nature of mathematical reasoning and presentation of a logical argument, together with competence in basic algebra, graphical, and computational skills will be extended in this course. 

We will investigate the modelling of practical situations using rates of change, apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems, and problem solve in practical applications. 

Calculus is required for engineering and other courses at university including physics, medicine, dentistry, computer science, surveying, seismic geology, meteorology, aviation and economics.

In this course, we will develop Calculus skills over a wide variety of functions. 

The nature of mathematical reasoning and presentation of a logical argument, together with competence in basic algebra, graphical, and computational skills will be extended in this course. 

We will investigate the modelling of practical situations using rates of change, apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems, and problem solve in practical applications. 

Calculus is required for engineering among other courses at university including physics, medicine, dentistry, computer science, surveying, seismic geology, meteorology, aviation and economics.

This is a very demanding course and requires large time commitment; it is intended for top mathematicians.

This course includes a blend of Mathematics and Statistics standards. 

Students will be required to write two statistical reports, Bivariate Data and Conduct an Experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles. 

We will complete research of the context of the assessment data, develop a purpose statement and question, then analyse the data.

We will use a model to make predictions, supported by NZGrapher software, and write a conclusion to summarise findings.

There will be one external assessment related to probability concepts.

Statistics, at its disciplinary core, is the science of understanding data. 

Qualitative data, which is difficult or impossible to quantify, and quantitative data are both types of information that statistics helps us analyse, process and use.

The better grasp you have on statistics and statistical analysis, the more prepared you’ll be in a range of activities and situations, from playing games to doing your job. 

Statistical analysis is prevalent in all walks of life, and no student should graduate without a basic understanding of statistics. 

Statistical analysis is useful in every single academic discipline and virtually every job you’ll ever have (if not to your tasks specifically, it will be to your organisation). 

An understanding of basic statistics helps you make decisions about where to live, how to use your time and money, and how to evaluate the information around you.

In this course, you will learn about probability laws and distributions.

The course investigates methods of regression analysis and the development of mathematical models to describe relationships between random variables.

Recommended Prior Learning:

This course is designed for students whose first language is not English.

Entry will be based on an initial English Language assessment and an interview with the Teacher in Charge of ESL.

ELAF: You will learn the basics of the English language, so that you are able to understand the world around you, and be able to participate in school life.

ELA1: You will build and expand your knowledge of the English language. You will start to feel more confidence in understanding class tasks, and will be able to submit some Unit Standards. You will also start preparing for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam.

ELA2: You will consolidate your knowledge of the English language so that you are able to submit a range of class assessments with confidence. You will be improving your accuracy ready for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam.

ELA3: You will extend your knowledge of the English language to cover complex ideas. You will be improving your accuracy ready for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam, and you will start working towards UE Literacy.

In Level 3 Accounting we will learn about the following:

● Partnerships – processing and reporting financial information for the formation of a partnership and profit distribution to its partners, examining a partnership ownership structure and the clauses in a partnership agreement, and making recommendations for improvement
● Companies – preparing the accounting entries for various company-specific transactions and events such as dividends, share movements, tax, profit, and revaluation of assets
● Job Costing – processing the accounting information required at various stages in a business’ production run, determining a selling price, and examining a business’ job cost subsystem and making recommendations for improvement
● Investing in shares – analyse and interpret the annual report and wider economic environment of a company listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange, then make an investment recommendation to a potential shareholder
● Management Accounting – understanding various business issues and using management accounting to make business decisions

NCEA Level 3 Visual Art: Design

At Level 3 you can select two Visual Art subjects.

In Design we will help you to extend the skills and knowledge gained in the Level 2 Design course and heighten your ability to analyse and decipher the visual world you are immersed in.

We will broaden your theoretical understanding of Design practice through the independent investigation of contemporary designers to influence your work. 

You will increase your digital design expertise through individual practical exploration and continued application of the Adobe Creative Suite processes.

We will extend your ability to critically investigate a personal proposition and fluently apply processes, materials, techniques and design conventions to produce an innovative and original body of work for the external folio submission.

We will prepare you with skills necessary to be successful studying at Tertiary level in a range of courses such as Design, Fine Arts, Communications, Architecture, and ICT based courses.

For useful/interesting videos and further information, see the links at the bottom of this page.

NCEA Level 3 Art History

Art History is recommended if you have an interest in the Arts, English, History or Classical Studies. It is also useful if you are considering further tertiary study in any of these areas, as Art History is also a University Entrance approved subject. It is not necessary to have studied Art History at Level 2, although this is an advantage.

In this course, you will look at the art and artists who influenced and shaped Early Modernism during the volatile years of 1900-1940. By studying this period you will learn about the power behind visual images. 

Students will learn to observe, analyse, and critically unpick artworks to find the hidden messages, meanings, and even the branding and propaganda that lies behind a work of art. Because so much of history has been lost through written language and many artworks have been preserved, we can read artworks and learn about the details of artists, patrons, science, politics, religion and civic societies.

Looking at historic art works will help you to understand our visual world now. 

Students will look at the changing ideas and values placed on art works and we will teach you how to research, analyse, and write informed discussions in response to artists, artworks, and the context in which the work is made.

Please note there is a heavy written component to this course.

For useful/interesting videos and further information, see the links at the bottom of this page.

We will expand on the knowledge gained in Level 2 Biology and cover the most recent discoveries in Biology. 

We will investigate how plants and animals respond to their environment and each other, how humans maintain a balance in their environment, how populations evolve and can result in new species being formed, and then focus on human evolution. We also investigate the latest scientific controversies and developments in biotechnology.

This course is co-constructed with students to suit their individual needs. 

Although the course will provide up to 19 credits, these credits could be gained from any combination of the Level 3 standards provided by the department, in consultation with the teacher, student and parents.

NOTE: Achievement Standard 91607 (Biology 3.7) will also be available during this course as an optional internal assessment.

Studying business enables students to appreciate the issues that challenge businesses and stakeholders. In a rapidly changing world, it is important that citizens are able to make informed and rational decisions about business matters.

Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience in areas such as how to plan, take to market, review, and then refine a business activity, incorporating a community wellbeing focus, basing recommendations for the future on market feedback. Students will also explore how and why global businesses (greater than 20 employees) in New Zealand make operational decisions in response to internal and external factors. Students will learn how businesses contribute to the development of a culture of enterprise in New Zealand and supports our efforts to improve economic and community wellbeing.

We run the Level 3 course through The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme. It is an experimental programme where students set up and run a real enterprise over the course of the school year. Designed for Year 12-13 students, each team works toward completing five challenges centered around key problem solving and business concepts.

In this course, we will develop Calculus skills over a wide variety of functions. 

The nature of mathematical reasoning and presentation of a logical argument, together with competence in basic algebra, graphical, and computational skills will be extended in this course. 

We will investigate the modelling of practical situations using rates of change, apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems, and problem solve in practical applications. 

Calculus is required for engineering and other courses at university including physics, medicine, dentistry, computer science, surveying, seismic geology, meteorology, aviation and economics.

In this course, we will develop Calculus skills over a wide variety of functions. 

The nature of mathematical reasoning and presentation of a logical argument, together with competence in basic algebra, graphical, and computational skills will be extended in this course. 

We will investigate the modelling of practical situations using rates of change, apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems, and problem solve in practical applications. 

Calculus is required for engineering among other courses at university including physics, medicine, dentistry, computer science, surveying, seismic geology, meteorology, aviation and economics.

This is a very demanding course and requires large time commitment; it is intended for top mathematicians.

This course aims to grow students’ curiosity about the world around us through understanding how and why substances exist and change. Our course focuses on the chemistry that occurs around us, learning about the composition and properties of matter, changes to matter, and the energy involved in these changes. We will expand on our knowledge from Level Two Chemistry and prepare students for further study in Chemistry. 

This course contributes towards University Entrance and endorsement at NCEA Level Three. Students will complete three internal assessments and two external assessments as part of the core course. Optionally, students can also complete the AS91392 Aqueous Chemistry external.

In this course, we will continue to develop knowledge and skills in the practical care and education of young children, in a New Zealand ECE setting. 

All assessments are internal Unit Standards and contribute towards the National Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Students will be required to participate in a placement at an ECE service for two days a week during Term 3 or 4 in order to complete the practical components of three of the assessment tasks.

Please note that some of the standards offered in 2024 are TBC due to nearing their expiry date (set by NZQA).

NCEA Level 3 Computer Studies is designed to prepare students for further study or general entry-level roles. The purpose of this course is for students to gain skills and standards that align with the New Zealand Certificate in Computing Level 2 (User Fundamentals). The aim of the course is to provide students with a range of introductory digital technology skills, so they can be employed in a range of general entry-level roles and contribute positively in their communities.

Some of the assessments in the course are given below:

• US 29786 - Produce a spreadsheet for organisational use - 5 Credits
• US 29787 - Produce and use a relational database to provide a solution for organisational use - 5 Credits
• US 29791 - Capture and prepare digital media for integration into other applications - 2 Credits
• US 29785 - Use a word processing application to integrate images, spreadsheet and database data into documents - 5 Credits
• US 29789 - Use a presentation application to produce an interactive multimedia presentation - 3 Credits
• US 29788 - Develop, test, and evaluate an interactive website for organisational use - 5 Credits

This course will suit students looking at a pathway into the Building/Construction Industry.

The Level 3 programme is supported by ‘myBCITO’. 

We will undertake a project to manufacture a piece of furniture, before applying our knowledge and skill towards constructing a section of wall fit for purpose on a residential building. 

The course uses a digital toolkit - designed for both teachers and students to help build students’ knowledge and prepare them to step into an apprenticeship covering a whole range of trades after leaving school.

We will create a digital portfolio of work that is a record of our knowledge and skill, and is ongoing, always up-to-date, and a record of achievement that students can take with them into the building and construction industry.

In this course, we will cover choreography and performance skills.

Within choreography you will choreograph a dance that exposes the audience to personal ideas in both a group setting and a solo/duet. You will also learn to design your costume, lighting and stage set to best support your choreographic intention. We continue to build our performance skills in a more collaborative approach resulting in high quality performances for the end of year Dance Showcase. 

This course caters to your strengths in style and genre and you must be able to work independently. 

Level 3 Dance is a university-approved subject.

At Level 3, students will utilise and build on the skills and knowledge they have learnt in Level 1 and Level 2 to design and develop their own individual major project in the area of either spatial (architectural) design or product design.

During the year, students will extensively explore the design process to creatively and clearly record the design development process of their chosen main project in detail. They will have the opportunity to explore creative methods of idea generation, apply research, follow an in depth design process and explore their specialty knowledge. The outcome of this major project will be developed into an exhibition that will be designed, installed and presented to an audience.

NCEA Level 3 Digital Technologies is designed to prepare students for further education or entry level roles. The course encompasses the Digital Technologies strand of Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes (DDDO). 

Some of the assessments in the course are given below:

• AS 91900 - Conduct a critical enquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome (Internal) - 6 Credits
• AS 91903 - Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome (Internal) - 4 Credits
• AS 91902 - Use complex techniques to develop a database (Internal) - 4 Credits
• AS 91909 - Present a reflective analysis of developing a digital outcome (External) - 3 Credits

NCEA Level 3 Digital Technologies - Programming is designed to prepare students for further study or for entry level roles. The course encompasses the Digital Technologies strand of Computational Thinking (CT). 

Some of the assessments in the course are given below:

• AS 91906 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program (Internal) - 6 Credits
• AS 91907 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome (Internal) - 6 Credits
• AS 91905 -Use complex techniques to develop a network (Internal) - 6 Credits
• AS 91908 - Analyse an area of computer science (External) - 3 Credits

In this course, we will develop a deeper understanding of performance drama through individual, pair and whole class performance assessments. 

We will continue to develop your techniques; by exploring well-known texts; devising your own script, and performing a substantial role in a class play for a public audience. This final assessment is a culmination of all aspects of Drama.

The Level 3 Drama course builds on the knowledge and skills learnt in Level 2 Drama and will extend you if you have previous outside experience in drama.

This course will further develop the skills you learnt in Earth and Space Science, and will explore planet formation, Mars colonisation, ocean systems and have a practical investigation component.

This course will consist of 3 internal assessments and 2 external assessments for a total of twenty (20) Level 3 credits.

There are two English courses: 03ENA (Academic) and 03ENG (General).  Placement in the courses will depend on the grades you achieve in Level 2 English.

In these courses, we will continue to develop English skills from previous years and explore how and why writers and directors communicate their messages the way they do. 

This will relate to the development of characters, themes, relationships, conflicts and more. 

We will also continue to develop the ability to express ideas and understanding of texts in a variety of ways. 

Both written and visual texts will be used as guides to assist with this.

This is an academic and practical based course where students will learn about technological processes associated with soft materials which will be completed over three assessments. 

The first project focuses on design drawing, where students develop a brief to address a need or opportunity. Through drawing and design skills, students will develop a conceptual design of an outfit.

The second project focuses on the practical skills where students develop patterns and construct an outfit.

Students end the course with a Fashion Show held at the Technology Exhibition, an opportunity to exhibit their work at Te Uru Art Gallery and Lynn Mall.

Understanding the impact of our food choices on our wellbeing is essential for life.

In this course you will develop your practical skills and have the opportunity to create your own recipes.

The topics we will study are:

• How big business and politics influence our food choices and therefore our wellbeing
• the place of ethics in food production
• How to 'unpick' the large amount of nutritional messages we receive every day by developing critical thinking skills that will help you sort fact from fiction
• Students will be able to have input into the topics that are studied.

Students will do a mix of internal and external assessment tasks.

By the end of this course students will have developed their creative and critical thinking skills, They will be able to work in teams, have good communication skills and good management skills.

In Level 3 Geography we will learn about coastal processes which modify the environment and will complete research in our case study location.

We will also develop understanding of global coral reef patterns and analyse the contemporary issue of human trafficking.

Understanding and application of the geographic concepts of perspectives, change, interaction, sustainability, patterns and processes will be developed across the year.

Freud, Beethoven, Nietzsche, Mozart. Any of these ring a bell?

They should, because they’re the world’s greatest thinkers, innovators, and leaders in our lifetime. Learning German might not turn you into a Mozart, however, you’ll be able to understand more of their creative and thinking process by learning the language at NCEA Level 3.

We will explore in-depth identity and culture through flavours and festivals in the German speaking world. 

We will discuss current events and trends, and focus on environmental problems we face and what steps we can take to solve these serious issues.

In this course you will engage in sustained interaction and produce extended text in German. You will listen to, read and refer back to information, ideas, and opinions through increasingly complex and varied materials. 

Through exploring the views of others, and sharing personal perspectives you will develop greater cognitive flexibility, better problem solving and higher order thinking skills.

This course explores the promotion and safety for self, others and society, looking at New Zealand and World views.

We study a variety of topics including Ethical issues, NZ Health issues, Health practices, as well as Poverty and related issues. Focus is on Self, Others and Society, interrelating with Health Principles.

We develop an understanding of lifestyle, economic, social, cultural, political and environmental influences, and strategies for change.

Contexts may include: drug education, ethical issues, health practices and poverty including disease, life expectancy and reproductive health.

In this course we will study contested history, considering ‘whose’ history is remembered, how it is told and how, as historians, we can challenge the master narrative. 

Topics studied include analysing contested perspectives about the use of atomic weapons; considering the factors that resulted in the Holocaust and this events global and New Zealand significance.

The course will develop skills in research, analysing perspective and events, and interpreting historical evidence. A highlight for many students is the opportunity to select an historical event of their choice to research, and to produce a research portfolio of evidence.

Level 3 Hospitality, we will explore a range of topics. These include: 

• Applying knowledge of nutrition to menu planning 
• Meeting the nutritional needs of others
• Developing an understanding of food choices and issues in an increasingly complex environment
• Planning, preparing, cooking and serving food for informal and formal occasions
• Managing a work area safely and efficiently.
• There will be opportunities to show off your skills to family and friends.

You need to be able to work in a fast pace environment. Students are also expected to meet the hospitality industry requirements in relation to uniform for practical assessments. These requirements include wearing covered shoes, aprons, hair nets/chef’s hat, and no jewellery, artificial fingernails or nail polish.

You will be required to complete both practical and theoretical assessments.

We will develop many skills that employers are looking for. These include the ability to work in teams, good communication skills, resilience, good self-management skills, and thinking skills.

Are you interested in exploring Japan’s geography, religions and history?

In this course, we will explore and discuss a variety of social topics, and we will learn about what it is like for young Japanese people coming on a working holiday to New Zealand.

In Level 3 Japanese you will engage in sustained interactions and produce extended text in Japanese. 

You will listen to, read and refer back to information, ideas, and opinions through increasingly complex and varied materials. 

Through exploring the views of others, and sharing personal perspectives, you will develop greater cognitive flexibility, better problem solving and higher-order thinking skills.

This course includes a blend of Mathematics and Statistics standards. 

Students will be required to write two statistical reports, Bivariate Data and Conduct an Experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles. 

We will complete research of the context of the assessment data, develop a purpose statement and question, then analyse the data.

We will use a model to make predictions, supported by NZGrapher software, and write a conclusion to summarise findings.

There will be one external assessment related to probability concepts.

In Level 3 Media Studies we will critically examine the role of the media in shaping our lives and how this influences the lives and perceptions of others. 

The course will also explore the influence of society on media.

Students will examine the documentary and TV sitcom genres. Students will plan and produce a documentary, and learn about the influence of TV sitcoms on society.

NOTE: Assessment Standards shown below include options for:
91495 (OR) 91496 (OR) 91492

In this course, we will build on skills gained in Level 2 Music in performance, creative work, and musical research. 

The Level 3 course will differentiate to meet the needs and skills of each student individually. 

Students can bring up to two areas together i.e. performance and composition, OR, composition and research, OR, research and performance. 

Performance students will prepare a repertoire for solo and group performances which will take place in front of an audience.

Students focusing on composition or songwriting will prepare a portfolio of original and imaginative work using genre-appropriate musical conventions to capture and represent substantial creative ideas. 

Students focusing on musicology will explore in-depth, contextual and analytical concepts about one substantial piece of music to complete one internal and one external standard.

Note: each student will have a personalised course that could contain extra standards not mentioned below.

NCEA Level 3 Visual Art: Painting

At Level 3 you can select two Visual Art subjects.

This is a practical course which aims to build and extend on the skills developed in Level 2 Painting. You will learn different painting and drawing techniques as the central means to generate, analyse, clarify and regenerate ideas towards the production of your own original work.

We will teach you how to develop your skills, learning how to use appropriate and established painting and drawing materials and techniques to clarify your ideas.

Your work will be developed in a systematic approach towards an external Painting folio board and evaluate ideas and methods, both yours and established practice.

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NCEA Level 3 Visual Art: Photography

At Level 3 you can select two Visual Art subjects.

Level 3 Photography is a practical course. You will expand on knowledge gained in Level 2 Photography to generate, analyse, clarify and regenerate ideas towards the production of an NCEA Portfolio board for the external standard. This folio is larger than at Level 2 and requires a higher ability level.

You will extend your skills, learning how to use appropriate and established photography techniques to clarify your ideas. You will be provided the opportunity to work much more independently using photography to respond to a theme which you will propose at the beginning of the year.

Photography, and knowing how to create visual messages, will help prepare you for all creative industries as well as Fine Art. The range of pathways is vast, from journalism, fashion and modelling, property sales and interior design, to 3D animation, cinematography, film and advertising. As well as new career opportunities created via social media!

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This course explores learning through movement contexts and by accepting challenges. 

We will engage in movement to promote and support the development of physical and social skills; foster critical thinking, and understand the significance of physical activity in both self and wider societal development. We will also cover outdoor safety, and environmental concerns of our oceans.

We will develop interpersonal skills by demonstrating positive values and attitudes. 

By engaging actively with the community, we will have the opportunity to gain extensive experience, knowledge and confidence in leadership roles. 

Ongoing development of key concepts, including biophysical principles, sociocultural principles, skill acquisition, research, risk management in an outdoor setting, active participation and sports performance will be used for learning. Springboard and Platform diving, snorkeling, and personal training occur.

Travel to offsite venues such as Les Mills, Kelston Pool and West Wave are part of the course.

Some lunchtimes will be used for travel purposes, and students will start at 8.00am for some offsite activities.

A camp will also occur in conjunction with Safety in the Outdoors.

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In this contextualised physics course, students will be using physics to explore the physical world around them. Students will form insights into modern physics, which encapsulates quantum and nuclear science, and the future of energy generation in Aotearoa. Students will also be studying astronomy and our relationship to the stars. Finally, students will be learning about the physics of musical instruments and the practical uses of laser technology.

• AS 91525 3.5 Modern Physics
• AS 91527 3.7 Socio-scientific Physics
• AS 91521 3.1 Practical investigation
• AS 91415 3.6 Astronomy
• AS 91523 3.3 Waves
• AS 91522 3.2 Physics in context

Note: Due to a mixture of Physics and Earth/Space Science standards which make up this course, it is officially classified as Level 3 Science (General) for the purposes of University Entrance. Keep this in mind when choosing between 03PHY and 03PHX.

Although this course offers more than 20 credits, the required 14 credits could be gained from any combination of the Level 3 standards provided by the course, in consultation with the teacher, student, and parents.

We will develop on the skills and knowledge you learnt in Level 2 Physics. 

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of multiple Physics fields, including the physics of music, mechanics of a rollercoaster, and how electrical components such as a capacitor and an inductor work in an AC circuit. 

This course is focused on the 3 externally assessed standards that are a requirement for entry into university engineering courses.

This is an academic and practical based course where we will investigate and address current issues and problems that need to be solved through the testing of ideas, modelling and prototyping. 

We have the opportunity to develop individual solutions, working alongside chosen clients and a range of stakeholders. 

Using the design process we will successfully manufacture a product that will address the requirements of the brief and specifications, at the same time recording all the technological evidence and processes we have followed.

Product design leads to tertiary diploma and/or degree courses, technical apprenticeships, and working in the building and manufacturing and design industries.

We will cover standards from within the Earth and Space Science, Education for Sustainability, Biology and Chemistry domains. You will be assessed against multiple Achievement Standards, contextualised within a given rich context. 

There are no external assessments in this course or course endorsement considerations.

You will be assessed against multiple Achievement Standards, contextualised within relevant socio-scientific issues, such as ocean acidification and Kauri dieback.

Three or four of the contexts offered need to be completed over the course of the year, depending on their credit value. 

You will need to consider the number of credits and course endorsement when choosing which contexts you wish to study, however conversations with your teacher will help you make those decisions.

Is fluency in Spanish your goal? Want to be able to strike up a conversation with Spanish-speakers when you are travelling or working overseas? Then Level 3 Spanish is the breakthrough year. Learn how to talk about all kinds of topical issues, as well as hold your own when discussing the food, music, festivals and films of Spanish-speaking countries. If you are thinking of going travelling later in life or working overseas, Spanish is the language that unlocks these opportunities in over 20 different countries in the world. 

Level 3 students are invited to extend their language skills even more by being part of the Spanish debating team to compete against other schools, or to study towards the demanding Scholarship exam at the end of the year.

Statistics, at its disciplinary core, is the science of understanding data. 

Qualitative data, which is difficult or impossible to quantify, and quantitative data are both types of information that statistics helps us analyse, process and use.

The better grasp you have on statistics and statistical analysis, the more prepared you’ll be in a range of activities and situations, from playing games to doing your job. 

Statistical analysis is prevalent in all walks of life, and no student should graduate without a basic understanding of statistics. 

Statistical analysis is useful in every single academic discipline and virtually every job you’ll ever have (if not to your tasks specifically, it will be to your organisation). 

An understanding of basic statistics helps you make decisions about where to live, how to use your time and money, and how to evaluate the information around you.

In this course, you will learn about probability laws and distributions.

The course investigates methods of regression analysis and the development of mathematical models to describe relationships between random variables.

Kua tawhiti kē tō haerenga mai kia kore e haere tonu. He nui rawa ō mahi kia kore e mahi tonu! You have come too far not to go further. You have done too much not to do more!

There's no stopping now! If you want to be the next Taika Waititi, Stan Walker, or Nanaia Mahuta, ka haere tonu ki tō haerenga (continue your learning journey), and remember that Level 3 Māori is a bridgeway into University.

Kia kaha, kia toa, kia Manawanui! Be strong, be victorious, be steadfast!

In this course, we will learn about the value of tourism to the New Zealand economy and study New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific as tourist destinations. 

We will cover features of the travel and tourism industry such as travel information to assist tourists, key geographic features and tourist attractions.

In Vocational Development Studies, we will help you become work-ready, whether you are looking for part-time work while studying, or preparing yourself for the world of work post-school. 

All Vocational Development Studies students will build their employability competencies by completing the Youth Employability Programme - Licence to Work (YEP). 

The YEP incorporates skill-building workshops, voluntary service and work experience placements, all of which focus on building young people's skills in the seven employability competencies that employers have identified as most important. 

Along with employability skills, the topics covered in the Vocational Development Studies course will teach you how to create a C.V., set career goals, speak confidently, and gain a driving licence.

This course could lead to further tertiary study and/or transition into employment in the customer service industry.

ASSESSMENTS:

• Plan a career pathway 2 Assignment (4 credits)
• Contribute within a team or group which has an objective (3 credits) 
• Develop a plan to achieve a long-term personal financial goal(s) (4 Credits)
• Listen actively to gain information in an interactive situation (3 credits)
• Interview in informal situations (3 credits)
• Respond to oral one-to-one complaints (2 credits)
• Employ customer service techniques to accommodate customer behaviour styles in a workplace (2 credits)
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