The Auhia Pathway nurtures students through Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga. Learning is shaped by Te Ao Māori, kaupapa, and mātauranga Māori so that our reo and tuakiritanga (identity) guide everyday learning.

Students strengthen their learning in Social Sciences, Physical Education, Literature, Health and the Arts in Te Reo Māori, with specialist teachers delivering Technology, Science and Mathematics in English.

Creative Arts such as kapa haka, dance, drama, art, and music allow students to express and strengthen their identity, leadership, and confidence. In the senior school, students can continue with Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Haka, gaining NCEA credits while deepening cultural knowledge.

Auhia students become confident, culturally grounded rangatahi, ready to thrive within their whānau, communities, and in the wider world.

Our Non-Bilingual Pathway provides a supportive, engaging learning environment where you will build confidence, critical thinking, and strong academic foundations in English-medium classes.

What to Expect:

• Comprehensive Core Learning: Master essential knowledge and skills across core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies,Te Ao Māori and Physical Education & Health
• Broader Subject Exploration: Along with core subjects, you’ll tailor your timetable with creative, practical, and language options—giving you the chance to explore new passions and discover where your interests lie.
• Pathway Readiness: Develop the communication, problem-solving, and analytical tools you need to succeed as you progress toward NZCE and prepare for future tertiary or career pathways.

This pathway is ideal for students looking to learn in a mainly English environment while enjoying a wide variety of creative and practical learning experiences.

English Language Learner: New to Learning English? 

This isn't just about different school subjects; it's about helping you grow your mana – your power and understanding – of the world around you. Our program for English Language Learners is aimed at students New to New Zealand who are taking their first steps in English language learning, and it brings together Science, Social Sciences, English, Maths, PE, and Health.

We'll focus on understanding the English language and its structure, helping you build strong skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This will prepare you for learning confidently in all your mainstream classes and empower you to connect more deeply with your school and wider community. You'll discover how these subjects connect, helping you understand big ideas and real-world situations. Get ready to learn new things, solve problems, and use your new knowledge to feel more confident and engaged!

Talofa lava, this course is your first step into the beautiful language and culture of Samoa.

You don’t need to know any Samoan to join — just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn! In this fun and welcoming class, you’ll:

• Learn the Samoan alphabet and how to pronounce words correctly
• Count in Samoan and use numbers in everyday life
• Use common greetings and everyday phrases with confidence
• Build simple conversations in Gagana Samoa
• Learn a traditional Samoan siva (dance) and explore culture through songs, legends, and values
• Take part in games, group activities, and role plays to build your confidence

Whether you have Samoan heritage or are completely new to the language, this course is for you. It could even lead you into the Samoan Bilingual Unit Te Wheke or prepare you for NCEA Level 1 Samoan in the future.

Come and be part of a class where language comes alive through culture, connection, and fun!

Mālō e lelei Ta'ahine Tonga, Kau mai ke tau lea faka-Tonga!

Polokalama Heilala Bilingual ko ha polokalama ako Lea Faka-Tonga mo e lea faka-Pilitānia. Ha'u ki he kalasi Tonga ke tokoni’i koe ke fakatupulaki ho'o taukei fakaako, pea mo fakalotolahi’i koe ke ke ako ki he ‘ilo’i kita ‘i he ‘ulungaanga faka-Tonga. Te ke ako ki he anga fakafonua mo e tukufakaholo ‘i he fetu’utaki laukonga, fanongo, tau’olunga, filimi, sipoti pea mo e lea foki.  

Mālō e lelei, this course is your first step into the language and culture of Tonga.

Whether you’re Tongan and want to connect more deeply with your roots, or you’re completely new to Lea Faka-Tonga, this class is a fun and supportive place to start. You’ll:

• Learn how to greet others, introduce yourself, and ask simple questions
• Build confidence using everyday words and phrases in Tongan
• Explore Tongan values, traditions, and how respect is shown in culture
• Take part in games, group work, and role plays to practise what you learn
• Experience Tongan culture through music, legends, and possibly even dance.

This course is about more than just language — it’s about identity, connection, and pride. You’ll grow your confidence in speaking and understanding, and take part in a shared journey of learning and celebration. It could even lead you into the Tongan Bilingual Unit or prepare you for NCEA Level 1 Tongan in the future.

Join us and begin your journey in Lea Faka-Tonga today!

¡Hola! This course is your first step into the vibrant language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.

Whether you have family connections to the language or you’re completely new to Spanish, this class is a fun, welcoming, and supportive place to start. You’ll:

• Learn how to greet others, introduce yourself, and ask simple everyday questions
• Build confidence using essential Spanish words, numbers, and basic conversational phrases
• Explore rich traditions, celebrations, and diverse customs from Spain and Latin America
• Take part in interactive games, pair work, and role-plays to practise speaking in a relaxed setting
• Experience Spanish culture through lively music, regional foods, and popular stories

This course is about more than just vocabulary—it’s about opening doors to new cultures, connecting with people across the globe, and building global citizenship. You’ll grow your confidence in speaking and understanding, taking part in an exciting journey of shared learning. It will also lay a strong foundation to prepare you for future Spanish language learning and NCEA Level 1 Spanish.

Join us and begin your Spanish journey today—¡Vamos!

Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori. Ānei te reo rāhiri i te tini, i te mano, ki ngā akoranga tūāpapa o te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori. Nau mai piri mai i raro i te maru o Auhia Kia Mōhio Kia Rangatira, ki ngā rekereke o Ngā Rau Pou a Maki kia utaina ko ngā mātauranga hei tikitiki mā tātou.

This beginner-friendly course is your chance to start learning te reo Māori (the Māori language) and explore the rich culture of Aotearoa. You don’t need to know any Māori to join — just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! In this fun and welcoming class, you’ll:

• Learn the Māori alphabet 
• Use simple sentences to introduce yourself
• Learn the school pepehā 
• Learn waiata
• Explore the origin story of our school marae
• Discover Māori customs and protocols
• Build your confidence and strengthen your own identity
  
  

This course is perfect for anyone wanting to connect with te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, whether you know a little or are just starting out. Put on your learning hats and bring your voice, heart, and energy — let’s learn and celebrate this beautiful language and culture together.

Tukuna te reo kia rere, kia tika, kia Māori

The Aganu‘u Pathway celebrates and strengthens Gagana Samoa and fa‘a Sāmoa. Students learn through their language and culture, building both academic success and pride in their heritage.

Students strengthen their learning in Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, with specialist teachers supporting both Gagana Samoa and English literacies.

Core subjects are taught bilingually, guided by fa‘a Sāmoa values, so that language and culture shape learning every day. Creative Arts such as fa‘afiafiaga, Polyfest, and cultural performances give students opportunities to celebrate identity, teamwork, and leadership.

Aganu‘u students graduate as proud tama‘ita‘i Samoa, ready to thrive in both their cultural world and the wider world.

Ko e Polokalama Heilala Bilingual ko ha polokalama ako Lea Faka-Tonga mo e lea faka-Pilitānia. ‘Oku fakataumu’a ke tokoni’i e fānau akó ke fakatupulaki ‘enau taukei fakaako, pea mo fakalotolahi’i kinautolu ke nau ako ki he ‘ilo’i kita fakafo'i tuitui ‘i he ‘ulungaanga faka-Tonga. Te nau ako ‘a e kaveinga felāve’i mo honau anga fakafonua, tukufakaholo ‘i he fetu’utaki laukonga, fanongo, tau’olunga, filimi, sipoti pea mo e lea foki. 

The Heilala Pathway strengthens Lea Faka-Tonga and the Tongan values, ensuring students are empowered academically and culturally.

Students strengthen their learning in Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, with specialist teachers supporting strong literacy in both Lea Faka-Tonga and English. 

Students learn through a bilingual lens where language and culture guide everyday learning. Creative Arts such as Polyfest, tau‘olunga, and community performances allow students to express pride in identity, confidence, and leadership.

Learning Lea Faka-Tonga helps students better understand their culture and supports them to confidently live and connect with people from different backgrounds. Heilala students grow into proud lea faka-Tonga speakers and resilient young women, prepared to succeed at school, at home, within and wider communities. 

In Year 9 Visual Art you will learn...

• how to use a range of visual arts media
• how to use a range of techniques & processes
• how to use artist models as inspiration for developing your own work

In Year 9 Visual Art you will;

• create work for display & exhibitions

You will like Year 9 Visual Art if;

• are creative
• like experimenting with different media

Mixed mediaPrintmakingDrawing

Ever thought "I could never build a robot"? You can. This is the class where you make things that glow, sense, and think. Wire real circuits. Make LEDs blink with code you wrote yourself. Teach a computer to see. Crack secret codes. Then build a smart machine that's completely yours! 

No experience needed, we start at the very beginning, together, at your pace. Mistakes? That's how we learn. You'll finish the year at the Innovation Expo, standing next to something you designed and built and made work, thinking: I made that. If you can be curious, you can do this.

Step into the spotlight & find your rhythm in our exciting Junior Dance module! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love to move, this course is your chance to explore the world of dance while building skills that go far beyond the studio.

You’ll learn foundational techniques, from body control to dynamic expression, while choreographing your own unique pieces—solo or with friends. Dive into the rich cultural heritage of Aotearoa with Māori haka & waiata-ā-ringa, then switch it up with contemporary, modern, or Pasifika dance styles. Along the way, you’ll grow in confidence, creativity, & collaboration—essential skills for any future pathway!

No experience? No problem! All you need is energy, enthusiasm, & a willingness to try something new. By the end, you’ll have performed for your peers, reflected on your growth, & maybe even discovered a passion for the performing arts. Let your movement tell your story!

In this module you will learn practical drama skills such as drama techniques and Drama elements and conventions. 

You will study a range of texts written by well known playwrights where women have to make choices that will impact on them and their families e.g Sophocles ‘Antigone’, Shakespeare ‘Romeo and Juliet’ etc 

You will perform a scene from one of the texts and write a portfolio on the rehearsal process.

Do you enjoy cooking, being creative, and using technology? In Year 9 Food & Technology, you will learn how food is designed, prepared, and improved to meet the needs of different people. You will explore how ingredients work, how to cook safely, and how food can be produced in a sustainable way. You will also use digital tools to design and present your ideas.

This is a practical course where you will develop cooking skills while learning about food, sustainability, and digital design.

During this course you will:

• Prepare and cook a variety of food products.
• Learn how ingredients change during cooking.
• Develop safe food handling and kitchen skills.
• Explore sustainable food production and reducing food waste.
• Investigate foods from New Zealand and different cultures.
• Design food products to meet a design brief.
• Use digital tools such as Canva, Google Slides, and Google Drive to create recipe cards, posters, packaging, and presentations.
• Evaluate and improve your food products using feedback.

Assessment is based on practical and classroom activities completed throughout the course. These may include:

• Practical cooking tasks
• Food investigations and research
• Sustainability activities
• Digital design projects
• Food evaluations and reflections
• Design portfolio
• Final food product and presentation

Get creative and build your musical confidence in this fun and interactive course in Music. You will learn new music skills, learn how to read musical notes, explore music styles, and music from around the world while learning to perform in groups and on your own. You will have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. You will also explore and research on a music topic you are most interested in.

Whether you’re new to music or can already play/sing, this class will help you develop your skills and discover new ways to express yourself through sound. No experience needed - just bring your energy and musical creativity!

You will learn: How to draw in 2D and 3D, render, apply patterns, and use technical skills like measuring and consider physics as you design objects for the real world that solve a design problem. These products might include furniture, toys, or functional objects like a jewelry box. You will also learn computer software to model in 3D, and might even print designs on our 3D printers! 

In this course you will: Design a new or improved product solutions based on a design problem and apply artistic techniques to create beautiful and functional ideas. 

You will like this course if: You like Visual Arts or drawing, are interested in architecture or interior design, product design, or just enjoy creating new ideas or making things better and last longer.

The Auhia Pathway nurtures students through Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga. Learning is shaped by Te Ao Māori, kaupapa, and mātauranga Māori so that our reo and tuakiritanga (identity) guide everyday learning.

Students strengthen their learning in Social Sciences, Physical Education, Literature, Health and the Arts in Te Reo Māori, with specialist teachers delivering Technology, Science and Mathematics in English.

Creative Arts such as kapa haka, dance, drama, art, and music allow students to express and strengthen their identity, leadership, and confidence. In the senior school, students can continue with Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Haka, gaining NCEA credits while deepening cultural knowledge.

Auhia students become confident, culturally grounded rangatahi, ready to thrive within their whānau, communities, and in the wider world.

Our Non-Bilingual Pathway provides a supportive, engaging learning environment where you will build confidence, critical thinking, and strong academic foundations in English-medium classes.

What to Expect:

• Comprehensive Core Learning: Master essential knowledge and skills across core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies,Te Ao Māori and Physical Education & Health
• Broader Subject Exploration: Along with core subjects, you’ll tailor your timetable with creative, practical, and language options—giving you the chance to explore new passions and discover where your interests lie.
• Pathway Readiness: Develop the communication, problem-solving, and analytical tools you need to succeed as you progress toward NZCE and prepare for future tertiary or career pathways.

This pathway is ideal for students looking to learn in a mainly English environment while enjoying a wide variety of creative and practical learning experiences.

English Language Learner: New to Learning English? 

This isn't just about different school subjects; it's about helping you grow your mana – your power and understanding – of the world around you. Our program for English Language Learners is aimed at students New to New Zealand who are taking their first steps in English language learning, and it brings together Science, Social Sciences, English, Maths, PE, and Health.

We'll focus on understanding the English language and its structure, helping you build strong skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This will prepare you for learning confidently in all your mainstream classes and empower you to connect more deeply with your school and wider community. You'll discover how these subjects connect, helping you understand big ideas and real-world situations. Get ready to learn new things, solve problems, and use your new knowledge to feel more confident and engaged!

Talofa lava, this course is your first step into the beautiful language and culture of Samoa.

You don’t need to know any Samoan to join — just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn! In this fun and welcoming class, you’ll:

• Learn the Samoan alphabet and how to pronounce words correctly
• Count in Samoan and use numbers in everyday life
• Use common greetings and everyday phrases with confidence
• Build simple conversations in Gagana Samoa
• Learn a traditional Samoan siva (dance) and explore culture through songs, legends, and values
• Take part in games, group activities, and role plays to build your confidence

Whether you have Samoan heritage or are completely new to the language, this course is for you. It could even lead you into the Samoan Bilingual Unit Te Wheke or prepare you for NCEA Level 1 Samoan in the future.

Come and be part of a class where language comes alive through culture, connection, and fun!

Mālō e lelei Ta'ahine Tonga, Kau mai ke tau lea faka-Tonga!

Polokalama Heilala Bilingual ko ha polokalama ako Lea Faka-Tonga mo e lea faka-Pilitānia. Ha'u ki he kalasi Tonga ke tokoni’i koe ke fakatupulaki ho'o taukei fakaako, pea mo fakalotolahi’i koe ke ke ako ki he ‘ilo’i kita ‘i he ‘ulungaanga faka-Tonga. Te ke ako ki he anga fakafonua mo e tukufakaholo ‘i he fetu’utaki laukonga, fanongo, tau’olunga, filimi, sipoti pea mo e lea foki.  

Mālō e lelei, this course is your first step into the language and culture of Tonga.

Whether you’re Tongan and want to connect more deeply with your roots, or you’re completely new to Lea Faka-Tonga, this class is a fun and supportive place to start. You’ll:

• Learn how to greet others, introduce yourself, and ask simple questions
• Build confidence using everyday words and phrases in Tongan
• Explore Tongan values, traditions, and how respect is shown in culture
• Take part in games, group work, and role plays to practise what you learn
• Experience Tongan culture through music, legends, and possibly even dance.

This course is about more than just language — it’s about identity, connection, and pride. You’ll grow your confidence in speaking and understanding, and take part in a shared journey of learning and celebration. It could even lead you into the Tongan Bilingual Unit or prepare you for NCEA Level 1 Tongan in the future.

Join us and begin your journey in Lea Faka-Tonga today!

¡Hola! This course is your first step into the vibrant language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.

Whether you have family connections to the language or you’re completely new to Spanish, this class is a fun, welcoming, and supportive place to start. You’ll:

• Learn how to greet others, introduce yourself, and ask simple everyday questions
• Build confidence using essential Spanish words, numbers, and basic conversational phrases
• Explore rich traditions, celebrations, and diverse customs from Spain and Latin America
• Take part in interactive games, pair work, and role-plays to practise speaking in a relaxed setting
• Experience Spanish culture through lively music, regional foods, and popular stories

This course is about more than just vocabulary—it’s about opening doors to new cultures, connecting with people across the globe, and building global citizenship. You’ll grow your confidence in speaking and understanding, taking part in an exciting journey of shared learning. It will also lay a strong foundation to prepare you for future Spanish language learning and NCEA Level 1 Spanish.

Join us and begin your Spanish journey today—¡Vamos!

Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori. Ānei te reo rāhiri i te tini, i te mano, ki ngā akoranga tūāpapa o te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori. Nau mai piri mai i raro i te maru o Auhia Kia Mōhio Kia Rangatira, ki ngā rekereke o Ngā Rau Pou a Maki kia utaina ko ngā mātauranga hei tikitiki mā tātou.

This beginner-friendly course is your chance to start learning te reo Māori (the Māori language) and explore the rich culture of Aotearoa. You don’t need to know any Māori to join — just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! In this fun and welcoming class, you’ll:

• Learn the Māori alphabet 
• Use simple sentences to introduce yourself
• Learn the school pepehā 
• Learn waiata
• Explore the origin story of our school marae
• Discover Māori customs and protocols
• Build your confidence and strengthen your own identity
  
  

This course is perfect for anyone wanting to connect with te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, whether you know a little or are just starting out. Put on your learning hats and bring your voice, heart, and energy — let’s learn and celebrate this beautiful language and culture together.

Tukuna te reo kia rere, kia tika, kia Māori

The Aganu‘u Pathway celebrates and strengthens Gagana Samoa and fa‘a Sāmoa. Students learn through their language and culture, building both academic success and pride in their heritage.

Students strengthen their learning in Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, with specialist teachers supporting both Gagana Samoa and English literacies.

Core subjects are taught bilingually, guided by fa‘a Sāmoa values, so that language and culture shape learning every day. Creative Arts such as fa‘afiafiaga, Polyfest, and cultural performances give students opportunities to celebrate identity, teamwork, and leadership.

Aganu‘u students graduate as proud tama‘ita‘i Samoa, ready to thrive in both their cultural world and the wider world.

Ko e Polokalama Heilala Bilingual ko ha polokalama ako Lea Faka-Tonga mo e lea faka-Pilitānia. ‘Oku fakataumu’a ke tokoni’i e fānau akó ke fakatupulaki ‘enau taukei fakaako, pea mo fakalotolahi’i kinautolu ke nau ako ki he ‘ilo’i kita fakafo'i tuitui ‘i he ‘ulungaanga faka-Tonga. Te nau ako ‘a e kaveinga felāve’i mo honau anga fakafonua, tukufakaholo ‘i he fetu’utaki laukonga, fanongo, tau’olunga, filimi, sipoti pea mo e lea foki. 

The Heilala Pathway strengthens Lea Faka-Tonga and the Tongan values, ensuring students are empowered academically and culturally.

Students strengthen their learning in Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, with specialist teachers supporting strong literacy in both Lea Faka-Tonga and English. 

Students learn through a bilingual lens where language and culture guide everyday learning. Creative Arts such as Polyfest, tau‘olunga, and community performances allow students to express pride in identity, confidence, and leadership.

Learning Lea Faka-Tonga helps students better understand their culture and supports them to confidently live and connect with people from different backgrounds. Heilala students grow into proud lea faka-Tonga speakers and resilient young women, prepared to succeed at school, at home, within and wider communities. 

Last year you made things work. This year you make them work well, and then you build the arcade machine. Write code that's built to last, with tests that prove it works. Build a machine that keeps things just right, all by itself. Teach computers to make fair decisions, and check whether they actually do. 

Finish the year building your own mini arcade game, with real buttons, real high scores, and classmates trying to hack them. No experience needed beyond what you already have, we start together, at your pace, and mistakes are how we learn. If you like building, breaking, fixing, and improving things, this is your year.

Step into the spotlight & find your rhythm in our exciting Junior Dance module! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love to move, this course is your chance to explore the world of dance while building skills that go far beyond the studio.

You’ll learn foundational techniques, from body control to dynamic expression, while choreographing your own unique pieces—solo or with friends. Dive into the rich cultural heritage of Aotearoa with Māori haka & waiata-ā-ringa, then switch it up with contemporary, modern, or Pasifika dance styles. Along the way, you’ll grow in confidence, creativity, and collaboration—essential skills for any future pathway!

No experience? No problem! All you need is energy, enthusiasm, & a willingness to try something new. By the end, you’ll have performed for your peers, reflected on your growth, and maybe even discovered a passion for the performing arts. Let your movement tell your story!

In this module you will learn practical drama skills such as Drama techniques, Drama elements and conventions. 

You will study a range of texts written by well known playwrights where women have to make choices that will impact on them and their families e.g Sophocles ‘Antigone’, Shakespeare ‘Romeo and Juliet’ etc 

You will create a devised play as well as perform a scene from one of the texts, and write a portfolio of the rehearsal process.

Do you enjoy cooking, being creative, and using technology? In this course, you will learn how to design, make, and improve food products for real people. You will explore how ingredients work, how food can represent different cultures, and how sustainable practices help protect our environment. You will also use digital tools to research, design, collect feedback, and present your ideas.

This course combines practical cooking with food science, creativity, and digital technology to prepare you for senior food technology courses.

Throughout the year you will:

• Develop safe food preparation and cooking skills.
• Learn how ingredients work and affect food outcomes.
• Design food products for different people and situations.
• Explore cultural foods and sustainable food practices.
• Apply industry standards for food safety and quality.
• Use digital tools such as Canva, Google Workspace, and spreadsheets to plan, research, analyse data, and present your work.
• Evaluate and improve your food products using feedback and testing.
  

Assessment is based on practical and classroom activities completed throughout the year. This may include:

• Practical cooking tasks
• Food design and development projects
• Digital portfolio of your work
• Research and investigation activities
• Product testing and evaluation
• Presentations using digital tools
• Self and peer reflections
  

Students are assessed on their practical skills, design process, and ability to explain and evaluate their learning.

Get creative and build your musical confidence in this fun and interactive course in Music. You will learn new music skills, learn how to read musical notes, explore music styles, and music from around the world while learning to perform in groups and on your own. You will have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. You will also explore and research on a music topic you are most interested in.

Whether you’re new to music or can already play/sing, this class will help you develop your skills and discover new ways to express yourself through sound. No experience needed - just bring your energy and musical creativity!

You will learn: How to draw in 2D and 3D, render, apply patterns, and use technical skills like measuring and consider physics as you design objects for the real world that solve a design problem. These products might include furniture, toys, or functional objects like a jewelry box. You will also learn computer software to model in 3D, and might even print designs on our 3D printers! 

In this course you will: Design a new or improved product solutions based on a design problem and apply artistic techniques to create beautiful and functional ideas. 

You will like this course if: You like Visual Arts or drawing, are interested in architecture or interior design, product design, or just enjoy creating new ideas or making things better and last longer.

In Year 10 Visual Arts you will learn..

• how to use a range of wet, dry & digital media
• how to use a range of techniques & processes
• how to use artist models as inspiration for developing your own work

In Year 10 Visual Arts you will;

• create work for display & exhibitions

You will like Year 10 Visual Arts if you;

• are creative
• are interested in the Creative Industries
• like experimenting with different media

Mixed mediaDigital designDrawing

English Language Learner’s Literacy

This course is designed to develop your literacy skills, with a focus on building confidence and competence in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. You will develop your vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, pronunciation, and communication skills through practical and engaging activities.

The course supports you in understanding and using English in everyday, educational, workplace, and community contexts. It provides opportunities to practise reading and interpreting different types of texts, expressing ideas clearly in writing, participating in conversations, and developing strategies for independent learning.

By the end of the course, you will have strengthened your foundational literacy skills, improved your ability to communicate effectively in English, and developed greater confidence in using English in real-life situations.

What is Commerce? How do Businesses work? What is finance? How do I set up my own Business? These questions are answered in this course. Commerce is a foundational course combining aspects of economic activity, including accounting and business practices, but above all is about creating your own business - learning by doing, using case studies and commerce concepts to help your community and you. Students will have the opportunity to create their own ideas for products to sell. You will learn how to design a product as well as how basic concepts will help you sell your product at school market days. 

Assessment will focus on:

• Financial decision making - what should businesses spend their money on? Explore how different values and cultures influence decision-making: What is considered important in the decision? Are there differences in views towards the ownership of assets and resources? Who should be included in the decision-making process? How an outcome of decisions could be different. 
  
• Pricing - how do we price items? Explore different models that help determine price in an organisation and how they can be used to analyse the effect of events and changes in internal and external factors. Examples of models are break-even analysis, SWOT analysis, market research, competitor analysis, market equilibrium (supply and demand). 
  
• External influences on business. This means exploring the differences between real flows (labour and resources) and money flows (wages, profit), the different stages of the production process, the flow on effects of financial and non-financial decision-making. 
• Financial Viability. Explore the importance of cash flow as well as profit and prepare cash flow statements and budgets and the need to review budgets to ensure they are relevant and are helping the organisation meet its goals. 

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of dance—where creativity meets performance! In this course, you’ll not only choreograph and perform your own original dance but also explore how culture shapes the way dance moves and tells stories.

First, you’ll take on the role of a choreographer, responding to a creative brief by designing your own dynamic dance sequence (Standard 1.1). You’ll experiment with movement, develop your artistic ideas, and learn how to structure a piece that captures your unique style.

Next, you’ll step into the spotlight and perform your sequence (Standard 1.2), honing your technique, precision, and stage presence to make your dance come alive.

But there’s more! You’ll also investigate how different cultures influence dance styles (Standard 1.3), discovering how traditions, music, and history shape the way people move. By the end, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for dance as both an art form and a cultural expression—all while earning 10 Level 1 credits.

No prior experience? No problem! Whether you're a beginner or have some dance background, this course will help you build confidence, creativity, and performance skills. Let’s move, create, and explore together!

This class focuses on form, function, and aesthetics in a physical and digital design. You will develop your understanding of researching, modeling, prototyping, and refining design ideas to meet user needs and environmental considerations.

What you'll learn:

• Object design illustration techniques including sketching, shading, and technical design drawing in 2D and 3D
• Object modelling in 3D CAD software programs
• Object design principles that including how things feel, work, and react to physical use and environments
• Object deisgn principles that include aesthetics, such as colour, style, and materials selections
• Design research techniques and how to work with stakeholder specifications

What you'll do:

• Design and model in 3D objects and/or products that are for real people and stakeholders
• Plan and apply specifications to objects and/or products for a real-world application
• Build and present objects and/or products and explain how and why you made it and why it works for it's intended purpose

Why you'll like this class:

• You like to draw, design, work with shape and form, and enjoy making ideas come to life
• You are interested in 3D modeling, 3D printing, and creating objects that work in a specific way
• You are considering a career in design, architecture, interior design, or even engineering
• You like building with objects, using computers, measuring, and seeing how things work

Who are you, and where do you come from? In this inspiring, full-year Drama course, you’ll explore themes of identity, culture, heritage, and belonging – and express your story through writing, performance, and critical response.

In Drama, you will:

• Perform your own drama about your Roots or Culture
• Perform a scripted scene from Fresh Off the Boat by Oscar Kightley
• Attend a live theatre performance (Ugly Shakespeare Company)
• Write a script based on Roots or Culture

Are you ready to build strong reading and writing skills, explore your identity, and set yourself up for success in Level 2 English?

In this course we will explore novels, poems, stories, and films that reflect diverse voices and experiences. You’ll explore how language shapes meaning and express your own ideas through creative, formal, and personal writing. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your grammar, structure, spelling, and vocabulary to produce polished, powerful work.

Discover your voice. Strengthen your skills. Get ready for Level 2 success. This is your year to grow as a reader, writer, and thinker.

This course is compulsory for all year 11 students. You will automatically be put into this course. 

Explore the richness of Gagana Sāmoa and deepen your understanding of aganu’u Sāmoa in this course designed to strengthen your identity and communication skills. Whether you're reconnecting with your roots or learning the language for the first time, you’ll gain the confidence to speak, listen, read, and write in Samoan.

You’ll engage in a range of interactive activities, including talanoa, role plays, storytelling, and cultural practices. These learning experiences will help you express opinions, share ideas, respond to everyday situations, and use cultural knowledge to communicate appropriately in Samoan.

This course contributes approximately 20 NCEA Level 1 credits and leads towards Level 2, Level 3, and University Entrance. Gagana Sāmoa is a University-Approved subject, recognised for entry into tertiary study.

It is designed for students who have completed Year 9 or 10 Gagana Sāmoa in the bilingual pathway. New students may be considered depending on language fluency and commitment, with approval from the Head of Te Wheke. 

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to apply your language skills in real-life contexts at home, in your community, and in the wider world.

Are you curious about how science connects to the environment, food, and the world around you? In this hands-on course, you'll explore the world of life processes and see how they play a role in microorganisms and plant life, from soil to solutions! You will learn about different environments, the processes that form the world around us, and the patterns they exist in. 

In this course, you will learn how to draw and use maps, draw diagrams, annotate photographs, gather data, talk about processes and interactions, and have opportunities to go on field trips.

You will like this course if you like field trips, practical science, gathering data firsthand, learning about the Earth and how our environment came to be, where and why things are around the world, critical thinking, and looking at maps and other visual information.

Whether you're passionate about nature, love working outside, or just want to learn more about how science shapes our future, this course gives you the chance to explore, experiment, and grow your knowledge in a real-world context.

Inside Out is a health course all about you—your choices, your wellbeing, your future. You can explore how the things happening inside (your thoughts, feelings, identity) connect with what happens outside (your actions, relationships, and environment). You’ll dive into real-life issues that affect young people and learn how to make confident, healthy decisions.

"We were just exuberant voices yelling out in the dark.” – Tigilau Ness

This course will study issues and power and justice in the history of Aotearoa. We'll focus on how New Zealanders have made sacrifices to stand up for what they think is right, and how this has shaped our sense of ourselves as a nation. 

You’ll study key moments in Aotearoa’s history — including the Polynesian Panthers and the Springbok Tour — by analysing speeches, protest materials, interviews, and primary sources. You’ll uncover what people’s words reveal about their values, identities, and motivations, and how different voices respond to injustice. You'll make connections to wider patterns of justice and activism by studying how Aotearoa was influenced by worldwide movements and how we in turn inspired others.

This course is for thinkers, storytellers, and changemakers. Explore the past. Speak for the present. Write for the future. 

In this course, students will learn how to plan, prepare, and present a variety of simple food dishes while building confidence in the kitchen. They will work on developing practical skills used in the hospitality industry and understand how to follow recipes like real chefs do.

Students will:

• Create a food product for a real-life need, using feedback and making improvements.
  
• Learn basic cooking terms and how to read and follow recipes correctly.
  
• Prepare and serve fruits and vegetables in fun, fresh, and healthy ways.
  
• Bake cakes, sponges, and scones with a focus on correct methods and presentation.
  
• Make tasty and simple egg and cheese-based dishes used in everyday meals.
  

The focus will be on making healthy, appealing food and learning kitchen skills that are useful at home, school, or for future jobs in hospitality.

Fakapapau'i ho kaha'u, 'aki ho'o ako mo e Lea Faka-Tonga. Ko e koloa mahu’inga ke faka’aonga’i pea fakalahi ho’o ‘ilo ki he ‘ulungaanga tu’u fonua ‘o Tonga. Ko e matapā ki he faingamālie lahiange pea mo fakalakalaka ho’o taukei mo e pōto'i 'i he lea faka-Tonga. 

Prepare to unlock a whole new world where you connect with your heritage and the vibrant Tongan culture. This course isn’t just about learning a language — it’s about engaging with traditions, customs, and the everyday life of Tongan communities.

In this class, you’ll build the confidence to speak, understand, read, and write Lea Faka-Tonga. Through interactive activities, role plays, and storytelling, you’ll learn to navigate daily conversations and appreciate the rich narratives of Tongan history and identity.

This course contributes approximately 20 NCEA Level 1 credits and lays the groundwork for progression to Levels 2 and 3, as well as University Entrance. Lea Faka-Tonga is a University-Approved subject, opening pathways for future study and deeper community engagement..

It is designed for students who have completed Year 9 or 10 Lea Faka-Tonga in the bilingual pathway. New students may be considered depending on language fluency and commitment, with approval from the Head of Te Wheke.

Embrace the opportunity not just to learn about Tongan culture — live it!

This optional course is a great opportunity to support your literacy learning. 

This course will focus on helping you reach your literacy goals. Want to smash the CAAs? Want to get amazing grades in your level 1 English courses? Want a head start on NCEA level 2 English? This course will help you!

Course details:

If you select this course you will take Level 1 English and Level 1 Literacy. 

In Level 1 Literacy you will focus on studying for the Literacy CAAs. 

In Level 1 English you will do English 1.1 and English 1.2. 

After you have done English 1.1 and English 1.2 in your English class, you have an opportunity to do them AGAIN in your Literacy class (Further Assessment Opportunity). This means you have another chance to pass these assessments, or get a really good grade in these assessments.  

That means this course doesn't give you as many credits as other courses, but will make sure you get your literacy qualification. So this course is really a focus for people who think they will need help with their literacy. 

If you already have your literacy qualification or are on track to get your literacy qualification, you should look at other options. 

The Mathematics & Statistics  course is designed to build students’ mathematical and statistical knowledge as a foundation for further study within the Mathematics & Statistics curriculum. Success in this course requires commitment to regular practice and study.

The course covers a broad range of fundamental topics, including number systems and operations, algebraic techniques, geometric concepts, measurement principles, as well as statistics and probability. Through a combination of theoretical understanding and practical application, students develop essential skills to analyze data, solve problems, and think critically.

This course emphasises Algebra as a key skill, while also strengthening knowledge in Number, Measurement, and Geometry. Students have the opportunity to gain a course endorsement, as the programme includes an external exam standard, ensuring strong preparation for future NCEA pathways.

This Level 1 Music course offers students the opportunity to develop their performance, musicianship, and research skills through active listening and reflection of skills learnt through their performance. Whether you play an instrument or sing, you will develop and share your talents through solo and group performances focusing on ensemble awareness, musicianship and technical skills. 

In this class you will enjoy learning and sharing your passion with your peers, and learning how music can connect people throughout the world. No matter your experience level, this course will help you grow as a musician and performer.

These skills will lead them onto Level 2 Music. Music is a University approved subject.

Prepare to unlock a whole new world where you connect with your heritage and the diverse cultures of Moana-nui-a-Kiwa. This course is not just about studying the past—it is about engaging with the traditions, customs, and everyday life that define Pacific identity today. 

In this class, you will build the confidence to explore Pacific Indigenous knowledge systems—such as traditional tattooing, navigation, and healing—while celebrating the rich narratives of your ancestors. Through talanoa and inquiry, you will investigate the deep cultural significance of traditional ingredients like taro, cassava, and coconut, eventually taking that knowledge into the kitchen to design and create your own food products with cultural integrity.

Course Structure & Co-construction

This is a full-year programme designed to be co-constructed with the class. While a wide range of standards is available, students will work alongside their teacher to select a personalised pathway of at least 20 NCEA Level 1 credits from the menu below. This ensures your assessment reflects your specific interests, whether they lie in research, health, performing arts, or technology

Train Smart. Perform Better. Lead Strong.

This course is for students who want to develop as sport athletes—not just on the field or court, but in the way they think, train, and lead. You’ll explore what it means to be a high-performing athlete by learning about the body, the mind, and the teamwork behind great performance.

Through a mix of training, reflection, planning, high performance trips and group challenges, you’ll build your personal athlete identity, develop leadership and communication skills, and take charge of your own growth. This will be constructed around your sporting seasons. 

This is your chance to learn what fuels peak performance—and how to become your best.

Question everything. Understand your world. Master the facts.

Level 1 Science takes you behind the scenes of our planet. From the powerful energy shaping incredible environments to the hidden patterns of nature, you’ll investigate what makes the world tick. 

More importantly, you'll learn how to separate real science from hype and evaluate the information you see every day. Ready to think like a scientist?

Making yogurt for Microbes internal

Chemical Reactions - CB1.2



Physics Investigation (Internal)

You don't just play the arcade, you build it. Half the year you design and build a real website for a real place: a café or a travel destination, using pages you hand-code, then a whole site that could actually be used. Half the year you write your own retro-style games, sprites, scores, save files, the lot. If you finish early, you join the BYO Cabinet crew and build an actual arcade cabinet for the expo. 

No experience needed, this is a fresh start, we spend the first weeks making sure everyone's on the same page, and everything you make is yours. If you like games, and you've ever wondered what's behind them, this is your year.

NOTE: An optional 5 credit external is also available for those who would like the extra credits. Taking this course to 21 Credits total.

“Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori – Language is the life essence of Māori identity.” – Sir James Hēnare

Welcome to Level 1 Te Ao Māori - Taumatua, an immersive course that brings together the power of te reo Māori and the passion of Te Ao Haka. This level 1 course offers a holistic journey into te ao Māori, where language and performance are woven together through kōrero, waiata, storytelling, and traditional disciplines like haka and mōteatea.

In this course, you are a partner in your learning. We provide a full menu of eight achievement standards. Together with your teacher, the class will decide which standards to focus on, allowing you to play to your strengths—whether that is mastering spoken reo, investigating Māori principles, or leading on the stage.

This course contributes approximately over 20 NCEA Level 1 credits and lays the groundwork for progression to Levels 2 and 3, as well as University Entrance. Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Haka are University-Approved subjects, opening pathways for future study and deeper connection to iwi, hapū, and whānau.

It is designed for students who have been part of Auhia, our te reo Māori bilingual pathway. New students may be considered depending on language fluency and commitment, with approval from the Head of Te Wheke. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to apply your language and performance skills in real-life contexts at home, in your community, and in the wider world

In L1 Visual Art will use a range of different media which can lead to L2 Art Photography, Design & Painting. You will complete 1 Internals, x2 External Assessments as well as a L2 Photography Internal

In Level 1 Visual Arts you will learn..

• how to use a range of wet, dry & digital media
• how to use a range of techniques & processes
• how to use artist models as inspiration for developing your own work

In Level 1 Visual Arts you will;

• create a portfolio of work

You will like Level 1 Visual Arts if you;

• are creative
• are interested in the Creative Industries
• like experimenting with different media

Senior Foundation English Language Learning

Senior Foundation English Language Learning is designed to support you developing your English language skills and building confidence for success in your studies, workplace, and everyday life. The course focuses on developing practical communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while also strengthening vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.

You  will engage with a range of authentic texts and real-world contexts, developing your  ability to communicate ideas clearly, understand information, and participate confidently in discussions and learning activities. The course provides a supportive learning environment that recognises your individual language needs and experiences.

Through targeted language development and practical learning activities, you will build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to participate successfully in senior secondary education and prepare for future pathways, including further study, training, and employment.

This Course takes 2 options lines 

English Language Learner’s Literacy

This course is designed to develop your literacy skills, with a focus on building confidence and competence in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. You will develop your vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, pronunciation, and communication skills through practical and engaging activities.

The course supports you in understanding and using English in everyday, educational, workplace, and community contexts. It provides opportunities to practise reading and interpreting different types of texts, expressing ideas clearly in writing, participating in conversations, and developing strategies for independent learning.

By the end of the course, you will have strengthened your foundational literacy skills, improved your ability to communicate effectively in English, and developed greater confidence in using English in real-life situations.

You will learn: the design principles for logos and branding to create an array of coordinated work in this fun, creative class! Learn to use design techniques with handmade art as well as digital techniques with Photoshop. 

In this course you will: build and style your designs with the colours, patterns, type and shapes that best communicate your brand's values. You will create a collection of pieces that showcase your design from business cards, packages, posters, t-shirts, magazines, and more!

You will like this course if:  you enjoy working with colour, pattern, text, imagery and graphics. This course will give you a foundation in the principles of design that could carry you to a career path in creative design fields like fashion design, graphic design, web design and more!

Level 2 Art Design leads to Level 3 Art Design, which is a University Approved Subject

In Level 2 Art Painting will learn how to use a range of painting processes and techniques to complete two Internals, as well as building a portfolio of work that relates to something that is special to you. 

What will you learn...

• a range of painting processes and techniques
• how to use artist models to inspire your own work
• how to use a range of painting conventions to develop your own ideas

In this course you will...

• create a portfolio of painting work 
• go on a trip

You will like this course if...

• you like to paint 
• you are creative

Level 2 Art Painting leads to Level 3 Art Painting, which is a University Approved Subject

Saffron Te RatanaHurvin Anderson             Emily Karaka

In L2 Art Photography will learn how to use the digital SLR cameras. The focus will be documenting landscape as the starting point for building a portfolio of work that demonstrates knowledge of conventions and develops ideas.

In Art Photography you will learn...

• how to use the DSLR cameras
• how to use a range of photography conventions
• how to use Adobe Photoshop to present your work

In Art Photography you will...

• create a portfolio of photography work 
• go on a trip

You will like Art Photography if...

• are interested in the Creative Industries
• like taking photographs

Level 2 Art Photography leads to Level 3 Photography which is a University Approved subject

Denis CherimRinko KawauchiMark Adams

Survive and thrive

In year 12 Biology, you will explore how living things have adaptations that help them survive and thrive in different environments. You’ll work like a scientist by carrying out practical investigations, designing experiments, analysing data, and exploring real-world ecosystems. You will also develop your understanding of genetics, variation and ecology while building the skills and knowledge needed for NCEA Level 3 Biology. 

Are you ready to bring your ideas to life and pitch them to the world? Business in a fast-paced, creative, and entrepreneurial course that builds the skills you need to succeed in the world of business. From analysing powerful brand messaging and visual campaigns, to launching your own business activity, this course challenges you to think strategically, speak confidently, and lead with purpose. You will:

• Develop, trial, run and refine a real business activity with at least three sales events.
• Create a marketing plan for your business that is constantly updated
• Investigate the internal operations of large businesses and how they achieve success using directly relevant case studies, all backed up by knowing the context due to your own experience in running a business. 
• Analyse how external factors impact large businesses, focusing on costs, materials, distance from markets, and accessibility.

Why take this course?

• Perfect for students interested in business, marketing, design, or media
• Combines real-world business practice with creative communication skills
• Prepares you for Level 3  Business, or future enterprise pathways
• Boosts confidence in public speaking, visual design, and entrepreneurship
• Learn how to pitch ideas, solve problems, and influence audiences

Ever wondered what’s really happening when things fizz, burn, or change colour? In this course, you’ll explore the chemistry behind the world around you. You’ll learn about organic chemistry, where we look at fuels, alcohols, and plastics, and discover how everyday substances are made and used. We’ll dive into acids and bases to find out what makes something sour, corrosive, or useful for cleaning, and you'll learn how to test and work with them safely. 

You’ll also explore how atoms and molecules bond and how their structure affects the way different materials behave. Throughout the course, you’ll be doing fun and practical lab work, carrying out real experiments, and learning the science behind what you see in everyday life. If you’re curious about reactions and love hands-on learning, this is the course for you!

      Acid- Base Titration Practical InvestigationRedox /Rusting / Electroplating  Cosmetics/ Medicines/PharmaceuticalsColour Magic

NCEA Level 2 Dance – Performance & Choreography Pathways

In this exciting course, you'll develop your dance skills through four key standards: choreographing a meaningful group dance (2.1), performing cultural/social dances with understanding (2.3), interpreting theatre dance styles (2.4), and mastering a repertoire of works (2.5). You'll grow as both a creator and performer while exploring different dance genres and cultural traditions. 

This course builds valuable skills in teamwork, cultural awareness, artistic expression and technical performance that can lead to careers in professional dance, choreography, teaching, cultural performance, or theatre arts. The 20 Level 2 credits you earn can also pathway to further study in performing arts programs. Whether you dream of performing on stage or just want to expand your creative skills, this course offers a dynamic way to develop your dance abilities while gaining NCEA qualifications.

You will learn: advanced techniques and processes involved in crafting short videos which will then be applied to a website and app you design. You will also learn to understand and to apply the relevant conventions and implications of video media, sound design, phone app design, and website design. 

In this course you will: craft, design and develop a video, phone app and a website. You will use advanced processes such as project management tools, and utilize technology testing and revision methods to ensure your outcome is working and fit for purpose.

You will like this course if: you enjoy being creative, using technology, and making real outcomes that work for real life people to entertain and solve problems! 

In this course you will study Drama for the whole year.

The first assessment will be performing a devised (made up) play based on a social issue, Dawn Raids/migration for 5 credits. You will then perform a scene from Oscar Kightley’s Dawn Raids for 4 UE Lit reading credits. You have the opportunity to write your own script on the social issue of Dawn Raids/migration for 4 UE Lit writing credits. You will view a live theatre performance (a play performed by an outside theatre company) for 4 UE Lit reading credits.

Welcome to English! 

Stories are at the core of who we are as individuals and as a society. What do the stories we tell reveal about ourselves and others? 

In this course you will explore film, poetry, novels, and speeches to discover the way that words build to create a larger story.

What is your story?

Come ready to learn, create, and find your voice.

Build on your foundation in Gagana Sāmoa and strengthen your ability to communicate confidently in real-life situations. In this course, you’ll deepen your understanding of Samoan language, values, and culture through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

You’ll take part in talanoa (discussions), role plays, and group tasks that explore topics relevant to the Samoan community both in Aotearoa and around the world. Through this, you’ll gain skills in critical thinking, respectful debate, and cultural understanding — all in Gagana Sāmoa.

This course supports you to express ideas more clearly, respond with insight, and connect with others using correct language and protocol. You’ll learn how to communicate with depth and accuracy in a range of contexts.

You’ll gain approximately 20 NCEA Level 2 credits, and this course leads toward Level 3 and University Entrance. Gagana Sāmoa is a University-Approved subject, recognised for tertiary study.

It is ideal for students who have successfully completed Level 1 Gagana Sāmoa. New students may be accepted with approval from the Head of Te Wheke, depending on language fluency and commitment.

How do we make a ‘people friendly’ city?

What are cities? Are they healthy in terms of transport? What could be an ideal healthy Auckland for our future?

We will look into cities and Change in terms of structure, size, infrastructure and the future.. 

The following topics will be studied:

• Infrastructure and issues (transports, congestion, public transport, roads)
• Transport and Health
• Deprivation
• Research and primary data gathering

We will explore the ideas of car-dominated cities and how autocentrism is being addressed from other case studies globally. Overall recommendations from individual reports will be shared with our community and actions to create the ideal solutions will be started.

Want to understand yourself and the world better? This level 2 Health course tackles real-life challenges and helps you to make a difference. 

• Managing change: Learn how mindset and support help you adapt.
• Gender & Sexuality: Break stereotypes and promote inclusion. 
• Teen Health issues: Exploring vaping, body image and relationships. 
• Take Action: Run a wellbeing campaign in school or the community.  

Why Join? 

• Build confidence. 
• Stand up for what's fair. 
• Earn credits while making an impact. 

Grow, lead, and create change! 

It’s hard not to see the nature of our society as inevitable or natural; who has power and who doesn’t, who has wealth and who doesn’t, the nature of the institutions that structure our lives. Studying History gives us a way of understanding how and why things things came to be, which then opens the door to thinking about how things should or could be.

In Level 2 History we’ll study powerful forces, specifically fascism and colonialism, and consider how they have shaped our past and present. We’ll build skills in analysing information so we can avoid being swept away by the tsunami of information, posts and reckons that we endure each day, and develop our ability to build and justify complex arguments.

In this full-year course, students will develop practical food preparation, café, and hospitality skills through hands-on learning and real-world industry experiences. Students will explore the world of coffee, baking, food production, and commercial food preparation while developing confidence, creativity, and independence in a professional kitchen environment.

Students will learn about the origins of coffee, coffee production, and café operations. They will gain practical experience using commercial espresso machines to prepare a range of espresso-based beverages while developing skills in customer service, hygiene, workplace safety, and hospitality practices.

Throughout the year, students will develop a wide range of food preparation techniques, including baking, frying, poaching, steaming, sandwich preparation, salad production, and seafood cookery. Students will apply safe food handling practices, ingredient knowledge, and professional techniques to produce quality food outcomes suitable for a café or hospitality setting.

Students will also complete a food development project where they investigate, design, trial, refine, and evaluate a food product. They will explore food manufacturing processes, ingredient functionality, production methods, quality control, and sustainability considerations to create a fit-for-purpose food outcome.

 What Students Will Learn:

• Barista skills and espresso coffee preparation using commercial equipment
• Café operations, customer service, and hospitality expectations
• Food safety, hygiene, and workplace practices
• Baking techniques for sweet and savoury products
• Cooking methods including
• Frying
• Baking
• Poaching
• Steaming
• Grilling and other heat processes

Laka ki mua 'i ho'o pōto'i leá mo ho'o fehokotaki ki ho tupu'angá! Ko e Lēvolo 2 'o e Lea Faka-Tonga' ke ne faka’ai’ai koe ke fakahā ho'o fakakaukau moe faka’uhinga pea ke lotolahi ke lea’aki ma’u pe.

Step deeper into the heart of Tonga — a proud kingdom never colonised. Take your language skills and cultural connection to the next level!  In this course, you’ll explore the language, history, and cultural values that define Tongan identity in Aotearoa and the Pacific. Level 2 Lea Faka-Tonga is an exciting, immersive course designed to help you express your opinions, justify your ideas, and communicate with confidence in real-world situations.

This full-year course offers a total of 24 NCEA Level 2 credits and supports progression to Level 3 and University Entrance. As a University-Approved subject, Lea Faka-Tonga opens doors to future study, leadership, and impactful careers. 

Whether you want to strengthen your connection to your heritage, prepare for university, or gain a competitive edge in fields like health, law, education, and international relations, knowing a second language sets you apart. Join us next year to speak proudly, write creatively, and represent your culture!

This course gives students a broad understanding of key maths skills and how they are used in real-life situations. The main focus is on trigonometry, geometry, statistics, and probability, with a smaller focus on algebra.

Students will learn to solve problems  and explore how maths is used in everyday life, work, and other subjects. This course helps build confidence and provides a pathway into further study in L3 Courses with Statistics or Mathematics & Statistics , other career pathways that use maths.

This course is designed for students who enjoy mathematical thinking and problem-solving, and who are considering future studies in science, engineering, technology, economics, or higher-level Mathematics. It develops a strong foundation in algebra, graphs, and introductory calculus (differentiation).

What You Will Learn

• Algebra – solving equations and manipulating expressions.
• Graphs – interpreting and sketching non-linear and trigonometric functions.
• Calculus – using differentiation to understand rates of change, graph behaviour and Optimisation.

In summary, this course is a 19-credit course with a strong emphasis on Algebra, Calculus, and a minor focus on Statistics. It prepares students for Level 3 Calculus, Statistics, or both.  Success in this course depends on regular practice, commitment, and strong study habits. 

A mix of internal and external NCEA Level 2 Mathematics & Statistics Achievement Standards are offered.

This Level 2 Music course offers students the opportunity to develop their performance (solo and group) and research skills. 

Whether you play an instrument or sing, you will develop and share your talents through solo and group performances, focusing on ensemble awareness, musicianship and technical skills. Alongside performance work, students will carry out research into NZ music, demonstrating understanding of musical elements, style, and context.

These skills will lead them onto Level 3 Music. Music is a University approved subject.

In this integrated PE & Health course, you’ll explore how movement can boost your own wellbeing and help others too. You’ll get active, plan and run a physical activity event, and take action to support wellbeing at school or in the community. You’ll also learn how people manage change and what helps them stay strong through it.

Train Smart. Perform Better. Lead Strong.

This course is for students who want to develop as sport athletes—not just on the field or court, but in the way they think, train, and lead. You’ll explore what it means to be a high-performing athlete by learning about the body, the mind, and the teamwork behind great performance.

Through a mix of training, reflection, planning, high-performance trips and group challenges, you’ll build your personal athlete identity, develop leadership and communication skills, and take charge of your own growth. This will be constructed around your sporting seasons.

Ever wondered why your car skids around a corner? 

Or how a electronic door works? In L2 Physics, we'll dive deep into both Mechanics and Electromagnetism, crucial building blocks of the modern world.

You'll gain a solid understanding of concepts like forces, motion, energy, electricity, and magnetism, preparing you for an external exam at the end of the year. Beyond the theory, you'll also get hands-on experience! You'll conduct practical experiments, develop your scientific investigation skills, and then develop your writing with a report explaining the physics behind one of our topics.

If you're curious, enjoy problem-solving, and want to understand the invisible forces shaping our world, then this course is for you! It's the perfect launchpad for careers in engineering, technology, and so many exciting careers that build our world.

2.4 Mechanics (Centripetal force)2.2 Physics in Context2.6 Electricity and Magnetism

Last year you built a site and a game. This year you make them better. First you build a real interactive website for a café or a travel spot using JavaScript, responsive design, media, the lot. A site people actually use. Then you design your own game, and build it for real: polished, tested, with save files and sound. 

By the end, your game lives on your website, and you've got a portfolio that proves you can make things that work.

“Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori – Language is the life essence of Māori identity.” – Sir James Hēnare

Welcome to Level 2 Te Ao Māori - Kāpuhipuhi, where you will deepen your journey into te ao Māori by weaving together advanced te reo Māori with the power and leadership of Te Ao Haka. This course is designed to grow your confidence as both a performer and a leader as you explore traditional and contemporary disciplines, including haka, waiata, mōteatea, karanga, whaikōrero, and pōwhiri.

In this module, you take ownership of your learning. Together with your teacher, the class will choose from a pool of eight achievement standards (totalling 42 available credits) to focus on approximately 20 credits that best suit your strengths and aspirations. This course is a significant step toward University Entrance, offering substantial opportunities to gain UE Literacy credits in both reading and writing through your reo and performance research. Both Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Haka are University-Approved subjects, opening prestigious pathways for future tertiary study.

This course is designed for students who have completed Level 1 Te Reo  Māori - Te Ao Haka. New students may be considered depending on language fluency and commitment, with approval from the Head of Te Wheke. By the end of this course, you will be a confident communicator and performer, ready to apply your skills in real-life contexts and stand as a leader within your whānau, community, and the wider world

Students will learn knowledge and skills in automotive engineering and have the opportunity to apply that learning to hands-on tasks in an automotive workshop environment.

• Mechanical engineering (automotive).
• General locations and functions of systems.
• Hand tools and equipment.
• Good work habits, safe working practices and emergency procedures.
• Changing brake fluid and bleeding brakes.
• Brake systems theory.
• Balancing a wheel.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment. 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.  

If you select this course, you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Unitec. 

The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the Construction industry by engaging in practical projects. Students will learn skills relating to this industry and be able to apply them in a workplace setting. Students will be investigating current industry practice, policies and health and safety. This course will be beneficial for students wanting to explore pathways to carpentry, plumbing, quantity surveying, construction management, architecture and engineering.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment. If you wish to study Level 3 Construction you MUST take the level 2 course. 

 In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Unitec, Mt Albert

Level 2 Trades Academy Hospitality 

Take your career in hospitality to the next level with essential unit standards designed to build your expertise and confidence. Whether you're passionate about coffee, customer service, or food safety, our comprehensive training modules cover key areas that will equip you with the skills employers value most.  Our hands-on approach ensures that you not only learn the theory but also gain practical experience under supervision, setting you up for success in the fast-moving world of hospitality. Whether you're starting your career or seeking to enhance your qualifications, these unit standards are your gateway to becoming a skilled, well-rounded hospitality professional.        

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment.

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Drama

This course takes place on a Wednesday at  Crown Institute of Studies  in their Auckland City or Parnell campus 

Tauira will learn the fundamentals of drawing and creating Toi Māori designs leading to the creation of three pieces of two (2) and three-dimensional (1) whakairo per tauira. Tauira will learn alongside experienced whakairo artists and kaiako, experienced in running their own businesses and recognised for their work.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: Te Ao Haka/Te Reo Maori, Art or design 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at  Te Wananga o Aotearoa  in Henderson 

Level 3 Trades Animal Care

This course provides students with a great introduction to working with companion animals by engaging in theory and practical activities. Students will learn skills relating to this industry and be able to apply them in a workplace or laboratory setting. Students will demonstrate knowledge of animal anatomy and apply health and safety knowledge in an animal facility.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment. If you select this course, you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Biology.

 In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on Wednesday at Unitec Mt. Albert

This course provides students with practical skills and knowledge relating to automotive engineering that will assist their transition to study at tertiary level or to an apprenticeship in the workplace.

• Removing, disassembling and inspecting an engine cylinder head.
• General repairs, reassembly and refitting an engine cylinder head.
• Removing, disassembling and inspecting an engine short block.
• General repairs and reassembly of an engine short block.
• Demonstrate an ability to work safely and responsibly under supervision in an automotive workshop.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Business  

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on at Unitec, Mt. Albert - day of the week to be confirmed.

Level 3 Trades Academy Barbering

This course focuses on developing skills in Barbering Tools & Equipment, Hair & Scalp Care Fundamentals, Foundational Barbering Services, Professional Communication & Client Care, Salon Health, Hygiene & Safety  

An integral part of this course is work experience at a Barber shop. Students must have excellent self-management skills, confidence in interacting with members of the public and be responsible and reliable.  

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers a Unit Standard assessment.

If you select this course, you should consider taking some of the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Art or Design

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Cut Above in Auckland City 

Level 3 Trades Academy Beauty Therapy

This course focuses on developing skills in Facial Skin Structure & Skin Care Knowledge, Makeup Fundamentals,Nail Technology Fundamentals, Salon Health, Hygiene & Safety, Professional Communication & Client Care 

An integral part of this course is work experience in the student salon at Elite School of Beauty & Spa. Students must have excellent self-management skills and be responsible and reliable.  

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers a Unit Standard assessment.

If you select this course, you should consider taking some of the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Art or Design

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Elite School of Beauty & Spa in Auckland City 

Level 3 Trades Business of Tourism

This course focuses on developing skills in human resource management, marketing, strategic planning, research and more.

An integral part of this course is developing links with tourism industry partners. Students will visit and participate in numerous travel and tourism activities which will give them first hand experience of this exciting industry.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers a Unit Standard assessment.

If you select this course, you should consider taking some of the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Drama, and Geography.

 In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on a Wednesday at ITC in Auckland City 

The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the Construction industry by engaging in practical projects. Students will learn skills relating to this industry and be able to apply them in a workplace setting. Students will be investigating current industry practice, policies and health and safety. This course will be beneficial for students wanting to explore pathways to carpentry, plumbing, quantity surveying, construction management, architecture and engineering.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE 

 In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Unitec, Mt Albert

Tauira will unpack the practices of whakairo and whakairo production and how these are changing with technology and the introduction of new materials. Digital technology will be introduced and utilised as a means of drawing and designing, leading to the tauira developing and delivering a Toi Māori project of their own design, incorporating digital technology and new materials to create a physical piece of Toi and digital portfolio. Tauira will develop project plans, work with a range of materials including acrylic, paints, ply and vinyl to create their final piece, develop a portfolio of their creative process and work and exhibit their final piece of Toi. Tauira will learn alongside experienced artists and kaiako, experienced in running their own businesses and recognised for their work.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: Te Ao Haka or Te Reo Maori, Art or design 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Te Wananga o Aotearoa  in Henderson.

Level 3 Trades Academy Hairdressing

This course focuses on developing skills in Hair & Scalp Fundamentals, Hair Care & Shampoo Services, Hair Cutting Foundations, Hair Design & Creative Principles, Salon Health, Safety & Professional Practice, Client Care & Industry Readiness.

An integral part of this course is work experience in the student salon at Cut Above Academy. Students must have excellent self-management skills and be responsible and reliable.  

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers a Unit Standard assessment.

If you select this course, you should consider taking some of the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Art or Design, Drama 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Cut Above Academy in Auckland City 

In this course students will learn about caring for those with health needs such as the elderly, disabled or other vulnerable people. The focus will be on understanding the needs and rights of patients along with how to provide holistic, safe and respectful care to those in need. 

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Biology, Health 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Crown Institute of Studies  which has campuses in Auckland City and Parnell 

If you are interested in entering the growing IT industry, this course is for you. 

This course focuses on the skills needed to train for a career such as a network or Cloud engineer or similar roles.  Students will learn the basics of computer hardware and digital tools and begin to understand network engineering and programming. 

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Design or Digital Tech, Business 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place at  Techtorium in Newmarket, on a Wednesday. 

This course will suit students who are looking to enter adventure tourism, outdoor education, sporting, fitness or uniformed services careers. Students who love to stay fit and healthy and would like to challenge themselves and develop their leadership skills. 

Topics will include sport and coaching techniques, personal development, teamwork and leadership and include visits to gyms and outdoor fitness activities. 

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE, Health 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place at  Adventure works in Avondale on a Thursday

This programme gives students the opportunity to explore the physical and leadership requirements of joining the defence force or the police. Students will make use of a gym and challenge course facilities to develop leadership, teamwork and physical skills. They will also attend field trips. 

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE, Drama

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Tuesday or Wednesday at  Adventure works in Avondale 

This practical introduction to the hospitality industry takes place in commercial kitchens. Students will gain experience and knowledge in both front and back of house roles. Topics rotate over two years and include: barista skills, cafe and restaurant cooking, host responsibility and food safety.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Drama 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Friday at  NZSFW in Auckland City

Senior Foundation English Language Learning

Senior Foundation English Language Learning is designed to support you developing your English language skills and building confidence for success in your studies, workplace, and everyday life. The course focuses on developing practical communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while also strengthening vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.

You  will engage with a range of authentic texts and real-world contexts, developing your  ability to communicate ideas clearly, understand information, and participate confidently in discussions and learning activities. The course provides a supportive learning environment that recognises your individual language needs and experiences.

Through targeted language development and practical learning activities, you will build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to participate successfully in senior secondary education and prepare for future pathways, including further study, training, and employment.

This Course takes 2 options lines 

This course is all about building your confidence with words—whether you’re writing them, reading them, or watching them come to life on screen. We’ll work together in a supportive space where you can grow your literacy skills.

Come ready to learn, create, and find your voice. 

This course will support senior students (12 and 13) to get their NCEA Literacy Requirement. It will also support students with their NCEA English course. If you would like extra support with English as a subject, then this is a good option for you. 

Course details: 
 
If you select this course you will take English and Senior Literacy. 
 
In Senior Literacy you will focus on studying for the Literacy CAAs and Level 1 Literacy tagged standards. 
 
Senior Literacy will also give you extra time and support with any English Standards you are doing in your English class. 
 
That means this course doesn't give you as many credits as other courses, but will make sure you get your literacy qualification. So this course is really a focus for people who think they will need help with their literacy. 
 
If you already have your literacy qualification or are on track to get your literacy qualification, you should look at other options. 

All Year 12 students will take Mohio class. 

Mohio is a study class which includes mini lessons on the following areas: 

• Goal Setting
• Time Management
• Note Taking Skills
• Study Skills
• Career Planning 

There is an optional online career planning assessment offered in Term 2. This assessment consists of two Unit Standards. Students can achieve either 3 or 6 Credits by completing this assessment.  

English Language Learner’s Literacy

This course is designed to develop your literacy skills, with a focus on building confidence and competence in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. You will develop your vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, pronunciation, and communication skills through practical and engaging activities.

The course supports you in understanding and using English in everyday, educational, workplace, and community contexts. It provides opportunities to practise reading and interpreting different types of texts, expressing ideas clearly in writing, participating in conversations, and developing strategies for independent learning.

By the end of the course, you will have strengthened your foundational literacy skills, improved your ability to communicate effectively in English, and developed greater confidence in using English in real-life situations.

You will learn: the design principles for logos and branding to create an array of coordinated work in this fun, creative class! Learn to use design techniques with handmade art as well as digital techniques with Photoshop. 

In this course you will: build and style your designs with the colours, patterns, type and shapes that best communicate your brand's values. You will create a collection of pieces that showcase your design from business cards, packages, posters, t-shirts, magazines, and more!

You will like this course if:  you enjoy working with colour, pattern, text, imagery and graphics. This course will give you a foundation in the principles of design that could carry you to a career path in creative design fields like fashion design, graphic design, web design and more!

Level 2 Art Design leads to Level 3 Art Design, which is a University Approved Subject

In Level 2 Art Painting will learn how to use a range of painting processes and techniques to complete two Internals, as well as building a portfolio of work that relates to something that is special to you. 

What will you learn...

• a range of painting processes and techniques
• how to use artist models to inspire your own work
• how to use a range of painting conventions to develop your own ideas

In this course you will...

• create a portfolio of painting work 
• go on a trip

You will like this course if...

• you like to paint 
• you are creative

Level 2 Art Painting leads to Level 3 Art Painting, which is a University Approved Subject

Saffron Te RatanaHurvin Anderson             Emily Karaka

In L2 Art Photography will learn how to use the digital SLR cameras. The focus will be documenting landscape as the starting point for building a portfolio of work that demonstrates knowledge of conventions and develops ideas.

In Art Photography you will learn...

• how to use the DSLR cameras
• how to use a range of photography conventions
• how to use Adobe Photoshop to present your work

In Art Photography you will...

• create a portfolio of photography work 
• go on a trip

You will like Art Photography if...

• are interested in the Creative Industries
• like taking photographs

Level 2 Art Photography leads to Level 3 Photography which is a University Approved subject

Denis CherimRinko KawauchiMark Adams

Survive and thrive

In year 12 Biology, you will explore how living things have adaptations that help them survive and thrive in different environments. You’ll work like a scientist by carrying out practical investigations, designing experiments, analysing data, and exploring real-world ecosystems. You will also develop your understanding of genetics, variation and ecology while building the skills and knowledge needed for NCEA Level 3 Biology. 

Are you ready to bring your ideas to life and pitch them to the world? Business in a fast-paced, creative, and entrepreneurial course that builds the skills you need to succeed in the world of business. From analysing powerful brand messaging and visual campaigns, to launching your own business activity, this course challenges you to think strategically, speak confidently, and lead with purpose. You will:

• Develop, trial, run and refine a real business activity with at least three sales events.
• Create a marketing plan for your business that is constantly updated
• Investigate the internal operations of large businesses and how they achieve success using directly relevant case studies, all backed up by knowing the context due to your own experience in running a business. 
• Analyse how external factors impact large businesses, focusing on costs, materials, distance from markets, and accessibility.

Why take this course?

• Perfect for students interested in business, marketing, design, or media
• Combines real-world business practice with creative communication skills
• Prepares you for Level 3  Business, or future enterprise pathways
• Boosts confidence in public speaking, visual design, and entrepreneurship
• Learn how to pitch ideas, solve problems, and influence audiences

Ever wondered what’s really happening when things fizz, burn, or change colour? In this course, you’ll explore the chemistry behind the world around you. You’ll learn about organic chemistry, where we look at fuels, alcohols, and plastics, and discover how everyday substances are made and used. We’ll dive into acids and bases to find out what makes something sour, corrosive, or useful for cleaning, and you'll learn how to test and work with them safely. 

You’ll also explore how atoms and molecules bond and how their structure affects the way different materials behave. Throughout the course, you’ll be doing fun and practical lab work, carrying out real experiments, and learning the science behind what you see in everyday life. If you’re curious about reactions and love hands-on learning, this is the course for you!

      Acid- Base Titration Practical InvestigationRedox /Rusting / Electroplating  Cosmetics/ Medicines/PharmaceuticalsColour Magic

NCEA Level 2 Dance – Performance & Choreography Pathways

In this exciting course, you'll develop your dance skills through four key standards: choreographing a meaningful group dance (2.1), performing cultural/social dances with understanding (2.3), interpreting theatre dance styles (2.4), and mastering a repertoire of works (2.5). You'll grow as both a creator and performer while exploring different dance genres and cultural traditions. 

This course builds valuable skills in teamwork, cultural awareness, artistic expression and technical performance that can lead to careers in professional dance, choreography, teaching, cultural performance, or theatre arts. The 20 Level 2 credits you earn can also pathway to further study in performing arts programs. Whether you dream of performing on stage or just want to expand your creative skills, this course offers a dynamic way to develop your dance abilities while gaining NCEA qualifications.

You will learn: advanced techniques and processes involved in crafting short videos which will then be applied to a website and app you design. You will also learn to understand and to apply the relevant conventions and implications of video media, sound design, phone app design, and website design. 

In this course you will: craft, design and develop a video, phone app and a website. You will use advanced processes such as project management tools, and utilize technology testing and revision methods to ensure your outcome is working and fit for purpose.

You will like this course if: you enjoy being creative, using technology, and making real outcomes that work for real life people to entertain and solve problems! 

In this course you will study Drama for the whole year.

The first assessment will be performing a devised (made up) play based on a social issue, Dawn Raids/migration for 5 credits. You will then perform a scene from Oscar Kightley’s Dawn Raids for 4 UE Lit reading credits. You have the opportunity to write your own script on the social issue of Dawn Raids/migration for 4 UE Lit writing credits. You will view a live theatre performance (a play performed by an outside theatre company) for 4 UE Lit reading credits.

Welcome to English! 

Stories are at the core of who we are as individuals and as a society. What do the stories we tell reveal about ourselves and others? 

In this course you will explore film, poetry, novels, and speeches to discover the way that words build to create a larger story.

What is your story?

Come ready to learn, create, and find your voice.

Build on your foundation in Gagana Sāmoa and strengthen your ability to communicate confidently in real-life situations. In this course, you’ll deepen your understanding of Samoan language, values, and culture through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

You’ll take part in talanoa (discussions), role plays, and group tasks that explore topics relevant to the Samoan community both in Aotearoa and around the world. Through this, you’ll gain skills in critical thinking, respectful debate, and cultural understanding — all in Gagana Sāmoa.

This course supports you to express ideas more clearly, respond with insight, and connect with others using correct language and protocol. You’ll learn how to communicate with depth and accuracy in a range of contexts.

You’ll gain approximately 20 NCEA Level 2 credits, and this course leads toward Level 3 and University Entrance. Gagana Sāmoa is a University-Approved subject, recognised for tertiary study.

It is ideal for students who have successfully completed Level 1 Gagana Sāmoa. New students may be accepted with approval from the Head of Te Wheke, depending on language fluency and commitment.

How do we make a ‘people friendly’ city?

What are cities? Are they healthy in terms of transport? What could be an ideal healthy Auckland for our future?

We will look into cities and Change in terms of structure, size, infrastructure and the future.. 

The following topics will be studied:

• Infrastructure and issues (transports, congestion, public transport, roads)
• Transport and Health
• Deprivation
• Research and primary data gathering

We will explore the ideas of car-dominated cities and how autocentrism is being addressed from other case studies globally. Overall recommendations from individual reports will be shared with our community and actions to create the ideal solutions will be started.

Want to understand yourself and the world better? This level 2 Health course tackles real-life challenges and helps you to make a difference. 

• Managing change: Learn how mindset and support help you adapt.
• Gender & Sexuality: Break stereotypes and promote inclusion. 
• Teen Health issues: Exploring vaping, body image and relationships. 
• Take Action: Run a wellbeing campaign in school or the community.  

Why Join? 

• Build confidence. 
• Stand up for what's fair. 
• Earn credits while making an impact. 

Grow, lead, and create change! 

It’s hard not to see the nature of our society as inevitable or natural; who has power and who doesn’t, who has wealth and who doesn’t, the nature of the institutions that structure our lives. Studying History gives us a way of understanding how and why things things came to be, which then opens the door to thinking about how things should or could be.

In Level 2 History we’ll study powerful forces, specifically fascism and colonialism, and consider how they have shaped our past and present. We’ll build skills in analysing information so we can avoid being swept away by the tsunami of information, posts and reckons that we endure each day, and develop our ability to build and justify complex arguments.

In this full-year course, students will develop practical food preparation, café, and hospitality skills through hands-on learning and real-world industry experiences. Students will explore the world of coffee, baking, food production, and commercial food preparation while developing confidence, creativity, and independence in a professional kitchen environment.

Students will learn about the origins of coffee, coffee production, and café operations. They will gain practical experience using commercial espresso machines to prepare a range of espresso-based beverages while developing skills in customer service, hygiene, workplace safety, and hospitality practices.

Throughout the year, students will develop a wide range of food preparation techniques, including baking, frying, poaching, steaming, sandwich preparation, salad production, and seafood cookery. Students will apply safe food handling practices, ingredient knowledge, and professional techniques to produce quality food outcomes suitable for a café or hospitality setting.

Students will also complete a food development project where they investigate, design, trial, refine, and evaluate a food product. They will explore food manufacturing processes, ingredient functionality, production methods, quality control, and sustainability considerations to create a fit-for-purpose food outcome.

 What Students Will Learn:

• Barista skills and espresso coffee preparation using commercial equipment
• Café operations, customer service, and hospitality expectations
• Food safety, hygiene, and workplace practices
• Baking techniques for sweet and savoury products
• Cooking methods including
• Frying
• Baking
• Poaching
• Steaming
• Grilling and other heat processes

Laka ki mua 'i ho'o pōto'i leá mo ho'o fehokotaki ki ho tupu'angá! Ko e Lēvolo 2 'o e Lea Faka-Tonga' ke ne faka’ai’ai koe ke fakahā ho'o fakakaukau moe faka’uhinga pea ke lotolahi ke lea’aki ma’u pe.

Step deeper into the heart of Tonga — a proud kingdom never colonised. Take your language skills and cultural connection to the next level!  In this course, you’ll explore the language, history, and cultural values that define Tongan identity in Aotearoa and the Pacific. Level 2 Lea Faka-Tonga is an exciting, immersive course designed to help you express your opinions, justify your ideas, and communicate with confidence in real-world situations.

This full-year course offers a total of 24 NCEA Level 2 credits and supports progression to Level 3 and University Entrance. As a University-Approved subject, Lea Faka-Tonga opens doors to future study, leadership, and impactful careers. 

Whether you want to strengthen your connection to your heritage, prepare for university, or gain a competitive edge in fields like health, law, education, and international relations, knowing a second language sets you apart. Join us next year to speak proudly, write creatively, and represent your culture!

This course gives students a broad understanding of key maths skills and how they are used in real-life situations. The main focus is on trigonometry, geometry, statistics, and probability, with a smaller focus on algebra.

Students will learn to solve problems  and explore how maths is used in everyday life, work, and other subjects. This course helps build confidence and provides a pathway into further study in L3 Courses with Statistics or Mathematics & Statistics , other career pathways that use maths.

This course is designed for students who enjoy mathematical thinking and problem-solving, and who are considering future studies in science, engineering, technology, economics, or higher-level Mathematics. It develops a strong foundation in algebra, graphs, and introductory calculus (differentiation).

What You Will Learn

• Algebra – solving equations and manipulating expressions.
• Graphs – interpreting and sketching non-linear and trigonometric functions.
• Calculus – using differentiation to understand rates of change, graph behaviour and Optimisation.

In summary, this course is a 19-credit course with a strong emphasis on Algebra, Calculus, and a minor focus on Statistics. It prepares students for Level 3 Calculus, Statistics, or both.  Success in this course depends on regular practice, commitment, and strong study habits. 

A mix of internal and external NCEA Level 2 Mathematics & Statistics Achievement Standards are offered.

This Level 2 Music course offers students the opportunity to develop their performance (solo and group) and research skills. 

Whether you play an instrument or sing, you will develop and share your talents through solo and group performances, focusing on ensemble awareness, musicianship and technical skills. Alongside performance work, students will carry out research into NZ music, demonstrating understanding of musical elements, style, and context.

These skills will lead them onto Level 3 Music. Music is a University approved subject.

In this integrated PE & Health course, you’ll explore how movement can boost your own wellbeing and help others too. You’ll get active, plan and run a physical activity event, and take action to support wellbeing at school or in the community. You’ll also learn how people manage change and what helps them stay strong through it.

Train Smart. Perform Better. Lead Strong.

This course is for students who want to develop as sport athletes—not just on the field or court, but in the way they think, train, and lead. You’ll explore what it means to be a high-performing athlete by learning about the body, the mind, and the teamwork behind great performance.

Through a mix of training, reflection, planning, high-performance trips and group challenges, you’ll build your personal athlete identity, develop leadership and communication skills, and take charge of your own growth. This will be constructed around your sporting seasons.

Ever wondered why your car skids around a corner? 

Or how a electronic door works? In L2 Physics, we'll dive deep into both Mechanics and Electromagnetism, crucial building blocks of the modern world.

You'll gain a solid understanding of concepts like forces, motion, energy, electricity, and magnetism, preparing you for an external exam at the end of the year. Beyond the theory, you'll also get hands-on experience! You'll conduct practical experiments, develop your scientific investigation skills, and then develop your writing with a report explaining the physics behind one of our topics.

If you're curious, enjoy problem-solving, and want to understand the invisible forces shaping our world, then this course is for you! It's the perfect launchpad for careers in engineering, technology, and so many exciting careers that build our world.

2.4 Mechanics (Centripetal force)2.2 Physics in Context2.6 Electricity and Magnetism

Last year you built a site and a game. This year you make them better. First you build a real interactive website for a café or a travel spot using JavaScript, responsive design, media, the lot. A site people actually use. Then you design your own game, and build it for real: polished, tested, with save files and sound. 

By the end, your game lives on your website, and you've got a portfolio that proves you can make things that work.

“Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori – Language is the life essence of Māori identity.” – Sir James Hēnare

Welcome to Level 2 Te Ao Māori - Kāpuhipuhi, where you will deepen your journey into te ao Māori by weaving together advanced te reo Māori with the power and leadership of Te Ao Haka. This course is designed to grow your confidence as both a performer and a leader as you explore traditional and contemporary disciplines, including haka, waiata, mōteatea, karanga, whaikōrero, and pōwhiri.

In this module, you take ownership of your learning. Together with your teacher, the class will choose from a pool of eight achievement standards (totalling 42 available credits) to focus on approximately 20 credits that best suit your strengths and aspirations. This course is a significant step toward University Entrance, offering substantial opportunities to gain UE Literacy credits in both reading and writing through your reo and performance research. Both Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Haka are University-Approved subjects, opening prestigious pathways for future tertiary study.

This course is designed for students who have completed Level 1 Te Reo  Māori - Te Ao Haka. New students may be considered depending on language fluency and commitment, with approval from the Head of Te Wheke. By the end of this course, you will be a confident communicator and performer, ready to apply your skills in real-life contexts and stand as a leader within your whānau, community, and the wider world

Students will learn knowledge and skills in automotive engineering and have the opportunity to apply that learning to hands-on tasks in an automotive workshop environment.

• Mechanical engineering (automotive).
• General locations and functions of systems.
• Hand tools and equipment.
• Good work habits, safe working practices and emergency procedures.
• Changing brake fluid and bleeding brakes.
• Brake systems theory.
• Balancing a wheel.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment. 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.  

If you select this course, you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Unitec. 

The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the Construction industry by engaging in practical projects. Students will learn skills relating to this industry and be able to apply them in a workplace setting. Students will be investigating current industry practice, policies and health and safety. This course will be beneficial for students wanting to explore pathways to carpentry, plumbing, quantity surveying, construction management, architecture and engineering.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment. If you wish to study Level 3 Construction you MUST take the level 2 course. 

 In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Unitec, Mt Albert

Level 2 Trades Academy Hospitality 

Take your career in hospitality to the next level with essential unit standards designed to build your expertise and confidence. Whether you're passionate about coffee, customer service, or food safety, our comprehensive training modules cover key areas that will equip you with the skills employers value most.  Our hands-on approach ensures that you not only learn the theory but also gain practical experience under supervision, setting you up for success in the fast-moving world of hospitality. Whether you're starting your career or seeking to enhance your qualifications, these unit standards are your gateway to becoming a skilled, well-rounded hospitality professional.        

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment.

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Drama

This course takes place on a Wednesday at  Crown Institute of Studies  in their Auckland City or Parnell campus 

Tauira will learn the fundamentals of drawing and creating Toi Māori designs leading to the creation of three pieces of two (2) and three-dimensional (1) whakairo per tauira. Tauira will learn alongside experienced whakairo artists and kaiako, experienced in running their own businesses and recognised for their work.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: Te Ao Haka/Te Reo Maori, Art or design 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at  Te Wananga o Aotearoa  in Henderson 

This Art Design course will challenge your drawing and design brain to create a body of work that will show understanding of design principles and conventions. You will develop your own ideas to showcase your style, inspired by established practice. You will create handmade and digitally produced work to create a portfolio that shows design from idea to concept to finished works.

What you'll learn and do:

• Art and design creation processes including a range of wet and dry media, as well as digital tools such as Photoshop.
• Design and layout principles such as using contrast, repetition, balance, movement, and layout hierarchy.
• Application of artworks to show a range of ideas which might include for characters, posters, packaging and more. 

Why you'll like this class:

• You enjoy digital design including illustration
• You are interested in creative careers such as graphic design, illustration, fashion design and product design
• You enjoyed 2ADS last year and want to push yourself even further!

Art Design is a University Approved Subject

In Level 3 Art Painting will learn how to use a range of painting processes and techniques to complete two Internals, as well as building a portfolio of work that reflects you, and your style

What will you learn...

• a range of painting processes and techniques
• how to use artist models to inspire your own work
• how to use a range of painting conventions to clarify your own ideas

In this course you will...

• create a portfolio of work
• have the opportunity to gain at least 18 UE approved credits 
• go on a trip

You will like this course if...

• you like to paint 
• you are creative

Art Painting is a University Approved subject

Hurvin AndersonEmily KarakaPeter Doig

In Art Photography will learn how to use the digital SLR cameras, or extend your knowledge from Level 2. The focus will be documenting still life as the starting point for building a portfolio of work that relates to something that is special to you. 

What will you learn...

• how to use a DSLR camera to take quality photos 
• how to use studio lighting
• how to use a range of photography conventions with understanding

In this course you will...

• create a portfolio of work
• have the opportunity to gain at least 18 UE approved credits 
• be introduced to a range of careers & future pathways that involve Photography

You will like this course if...

• you like to take photographs
• you are creative

Art Photography is a University Approved Subject

Fiona PardingtonRinko KawauchiUta Barth

Think you know what it takes to survive? 

From plants that communicate and fight back to animals thriving in Earth’s most extreme environments, explore how life adapts to stay alive. You’ll get hands-on experience, dive into the secrets of genetics, and discover how both flora and fauna, including humans, have evolved to conquer the planet. 

3.1 Homeostasis Internal

Business is about doing. This module runs on from L2 Business and you must create, run and evaluate a sustainable business of YOUR choosing. This means you do everything, teachers do NOT run it, you do! Teachers will be there for advice only. Students will have three areas: Planning, Running and Evaluating.

The main idea in this module is reality - this is a real business and will be by and for students with the local community directly involved. Students will be presenting their ideas to people within and outside the school, for instance Kelston Night Markets. 

Part 1 will be promote a business, and must be finished by week 5: 

 AS91382 (3.4): Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product. (6 credits)

Part 2 will be to create a business - this continues as the business must be over a long period of time and this standard is worth 9 Credits:

AS91384: Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity. (9 Credits) 

Part 3: External Exam on a Global NZ brand (Ecostore). This is an investigation into how a business runs, expands, and how it is organised:

3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context (4 Credits)

This course is about understanding how things change. You will learn how to solve problems involving motion, growth, and rates of change using calculus. The course helps you build strong thinking and problem-solving skills by working with patterns, formulas, and real-world situations.

Calculus is useful in many fields, including engineering, physics, chemistry, medical science, architecture, and data analysis. It’s a great choice if you enjoy a challenge and want to prepare for university-level study in maths, science, or technology.

Ready to take Chemistry to the ultimate level?

Level 3 Chemistry goes beyond the basics to answer the big questions: how and why substances react, how energy powers chemical transformations, and how we harness chemistry to solve massive real-world challenges.

You’ll sharpen your problem-solving skills, analyse real data, and learn to communicate complex scientific ideas with confidence. Whether you're heading toward Engineering, Medicine, Health Sciences, Environmental Studies, or pure Science, Level 3 Chemistry gives you the ultimate head start.

REDOX Internal3.2 Spectroscopy internal

3.5 Organic Chemistry External 

NCEA Level 3 Dance - Advanced Choreography & Performance

Take your dance artistry to the professional level in this advanced course where you'll choreograph an original work with clear development and resolution (3.2), showcase your technical precision in a solo or duet (3.3), collaborate in a dynamic group performance (3.4), and demonstrate your versatility through a repertoire of contrasting dance styles (3.5). This intensive program develops your creative voice as a choreographer while refining your performance skills across multiple dance contexts. 

You'll gain valuable experience in dance composition, artistic interpretation, and ensemble work that prepares you for tertiary dance studies or careers in professional performance, choreography, dance education, or arts management. The 18 Level 3 credits earned can pathway directly into higher education programs like the New Zealand School of Dance or performing arts degrees, while developing transferable skills in creative problem-solving, leadership, and artistic expression.

In this technology course you will learn how to design a technological outcome from start to finish using the design process from inquiry, conceptual design, to prototype with testing and trialing along the way to ensure the outcome is fit for purpose. This class combines aspects of digital technology and design & visual communication (DVC). 

What you'll learn and do:

• How to research a idea and make a proposal based on an inquiry using survey data
• How to draw, design, and model in 2D & 3D a product using special software that is meant for a real-world purpose 
• How to create a 3D printable file and print your designs
• How to test and trial your product and get data from surveys and research
• How to improve the product and redesign it as a working prototype using modeling software

Why will you love this course:

• You enjoy drawing, drafting and creating ideas in 2D & 3D
• You enjoy using computer software to design ideas, select colours, model shapes and forms, and animate the moving parts
• You enjoy finding solutions to real-world problems
• You enjoy incorporating research and data into results that help people

In this course you will study Drama for the whole year. 

The first assessment will be performing a devised (made up) play based on an inspiring woman for 5 credits. You will then perform a scene from a New Zealand text for 4 UE reading credits. You will then write your own script on an inspiring woman for 5 UE writing credits. You will visit the theatre to see a show and sit the External AS 3.7, for 4 UE Lit reading credits.

Level 3 Drama is a University approved subject.

This is a UE Approved Subject. 

Sharpen your voice and your vision. In this course, you'll critically engage with powerful written, visual, and oral texts that challenge perspectives and explore real-world issues. Through writing, speaking, and close analysis, you'll develop informed responses and craft your own fluent, persuasive ideas — preparing you for both university and beyond.

It's time to make your voice heard. Take English and explore the power of words. 

Take your Gagana Sāmoa to the next level and grow as a confident speaker, writer, and thinker. In this Level 3 course, you’ll explore ideas, perspectives, and values that shape the lives of Sāmoan people — in Sāmoa, Aotearoa, and across the world.

You’ll strengthen your ability to express opinions, support or challenge different viewpoints, and respond critically to texts — all in Gagana Sāmoa. Topics include the Fa’amatai system, the Mau Movement, and the challenges and changes Sāmoans face when living away from home.

You’ll take part in talanoa, debates, and group work, and develop your ability to communicate clearly and respectfully in a range of real-life contexts. You’ll also build your knowledge of language structures, protocol, and cultural meaning.

This course offers up to 21 NCEA Level 3 credits, and is a University Entrance-Approved subject. It is designed for students who have completed Level 2 Gagana Sāmoa.

Whether you are learning for your future, your family, or yourself — this course supports you to lead with language, pride, and purpose.

You will learn about natural and cultural geography including, the water cycle, how floods are made worse, how it affects Auckland, and what can be done to help lessen these effects. Cultural geography means focussing on human processes. You will learn how to break down the tourism industry into elements and interactions in order to analyse it, gather data about tourism in Auckland, and think about the processes that cause tourism to arise and decline.

In this course you will read and make maps, design and conduct your own research into, take and annotate photographs, think about different perspectives, and make judgements about potential solutions to problems. This will prepare you for University level geography where it is expected that you will know how to gather, analyse and reflect on data, as well as a future pathway in problem solving and decision making when it comes the world’s problems.

You will like this course if you like field trips, thinking about how cities work and how to make them better, and are interested in the role tourism plays in our lives, including where in the world you want to travel to in the future and planning trips.

Year 13 Health can help set the foundation for further study and careers in the health sector. 

Take your learning deeper into all areas of well-being (Hauora). You will explore complex health issues, attitude and values, and health promotion in Aotearoa. You can learn through open discussions, research and critical thinking. 

This course is a heavy literacy course with requirements to build your reading and writing skills, research, read thoroughly on a topic and reference. 

Our past shapes our world, and it is only by developing a sophisticated understanding of past events that we can make sense of how things are, and how they could be. In Level 3 History we will develop skills in analysing complex sources, crafting an argument and applying supporting evidence; perfect preparation for writing at university and beyond!

Topic 1: The atomic bombing of Hiroshima: When, if ever, is the use of violence justified? How should countries like Aotearoa keep ourselves safe in a dangerous world? We will study the USA’s atomic bombing of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War 2, the only use of these terrible weapons in war. Did the USA need to do this, or was it a horrific war crime against innocent Japanese civilians? As always, the answers are in the evidence and in our moral beliefs. 

Topic 2: Women’s Suffrage: “A woman’s place is in the home”? Not anymore! This module will analyse the way that women have sought to have rights in democratic society. We’ll study the Women’s Suffrage movement (the fight to get the right to vote) in England and Aotearoa, and how it led to massive changes in the place of women in our society (and how there’s still a long way to go!).

Ko e Lēvolo 3 'o e Lea Faka-Tonga' ko e faingamālie koula ia ke fakalakalaka ai ho'o pōto'i leá, polepole ho tupu'angá, pea tu'u hake 'o hoko ko ha taki manakoa ki he kaha'ú. 

Leave your mark in your final year of school! Level 3 Lea Faka-Tonga is the ultimate space to elevate your language mastery, honor your heritage, and step confidently into leadership before taking on the world beyond high school.

Throughout your final year, you’ll engage with advanced language and rich cultural contexts. You will lead compelling debates on complex issues facing Pacific communities, deliver formal speeches celebrating momentous occasions, and craft sophisticated writing exploring Tongan identity, traditional values, and modern society. You’ll also refine your reading and listening skills by analyzing complex Tongan literature, media, and storytelling.

As you prepare to graduate, knowing Lea Faka-Tonga sets you apart in the modern workforce. This full-year course offers 24 NCEA Level 3 credits and directly counts toward University Entrance. It builds a strong academic foundation while opening doors to tertiary study, scholarships, and impactful careers in law, health, education, diplomacy, and business across Aotearoa and the Pacific. Finish your school journey strong—speak with authority, lead with culture, and step proudly into your future!

Mathematics is more than just working with numbers—it's about exploring patterns, relationships, and ideas in quantities, shapes, space, and time. Statistics helps us understand and make sense of data in the world around us.

In Mathematics and Statistics, you’ll learn how to:

• Investigate and model real-life problems
• Use graphs, symbols, and diagrams to explore ideas
• Make sense of information in everyday and academic situations
• Solve problems in creative and logical ways

This course counts toward NCEA Level 3 and is an approved University Entrance subject.

In this course you will study Music for the entire year.You will have the opportunity to further develop your practical skills. You will also work on Music research. You will prepare and present individual performances that showcase technical and musicianship skills. You will also collaborate in group performances, focusing on ensemble awareness, musicianship and technical skills. Alongside performance work, you will carry out research into music, demonstrating understanding of musical elements, style, and context.

These skills will lead them onto tertiary level Music courses. Music is a University approved subject.

This is a university approved subject for University Entrance. You can build on your passion in PE through this course and it can lay the foundation for future pathways into sport and recreation, PE teaching, working in the sport and fitness industry and more.

If you love doing the following then Level 3 PE is for you!

• perform skills in a team environment
• exploring current trends and issues in Aotearoa's physical activity landscape. 
• analysing outdoor safety practices in outdoor physical activity. 
• Collaborate with others, participate in trips and explore what lifelong physical activity looks like for you. 

Get ready to explore the physics that powers our world...

This course dives deep into key physics concepts with a mix of real-world applications and challenging theory. You’ll investigate how motion works in complex systems, how electrical circuits behave, and how physics explains light, atoms, and the universe itself.

You’ll learn through problem-solving, investigations, and exploring how physics connects to technology and society.  

This course is ideal for students interested in engineering, architecture, aviation, technology, or physical sciences and for anyone curious about how the universe works.

3.2 Physics in context3.4 Mechanical Systems3.6 Electrical systems

Understand data. Make smart decisions. Solve real-life problems.

This course is all about using data to understand the world around you. You’ll learn how to collect, analyse, and interpret different types of data, and how to make predictions using probability.

You’ll cover:

• Probability and distributions
• Bivariate data 
• MultiVariate Data
• Time series (data over time)
• Linear programming (finding the best solution to a problem)
  
  

Statistics is practical and useful in many careers like health, business, psychology, sport, and social science. It also helps with other school subjects and is a great option if you enjoy working with real-life situations.

This course counts toward NCEA Level 3 and is an approved University Entrance subject.

“Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori – Language is the life essence of Māori identity.” – Sir James Hēnare

Welcome to Level 3 Te Ao Māori - Puhikaiorere, the pinnacle of our Taumatua and Kāpuhipuhi pathway. This course is for students ready to take their reo and performance to the highest level, deepening fluency, confidence, and their role as leaders within te ao Māori. It brings together advanced te reo Māori and the technical excellence of Te Ao Haka into a single, cohesive journey of discovery and refinement.

In this module, you are the architect of your learning. Together with your teacher, the class will select from a pool of eight achievement standards (totalling 42 available credits) to focus on approximately 20 credits that align with your future goals—whether those are in language revitalisation, professional performance, or academic research. You will engage in wānanga, express complex ideas on global kaupapa, and refine your craft in disciplines like haka, mōteatea, and whaikōrero.

This course offers a powerful platform for your future, contributing to University Entrance (UE). Both Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Haka are University-Approved subjects, with this combined course offering significant opportunities to gain UE Literacy credits. Level 3 Te Reo Māori provides 12 UE Literacy credits (6 reading, 6 writing), while all 20 credits in Level 3 Te Ao Haka count toward UE Literacy.

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Level 2 Te Ao Haka. New students may be considered depending on language fluency and commitment, with approval from the Head of Te Wheke. By the end of this course, you will be a fluent and confident communicator—ready to lead, perform, and use your reo with pride to express yourself in your whānau, iwi, and the wider world.

Level 3 Trades Animal Care

This course provides students with a great introduction to working with companion animals by engaging in theory and practical activities. Students will learn skills relating to this industry and be able to apply them in a workplace or laboratory setting. Students will demonstrate knowledge of animal anatomy and apply health and safety knowledge in an animal facility.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment. If you select this course, you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Biology.

 In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on Wednesday at Unitec Mt. Albert

This course provides students with practical skills and knowledge relating to automotive engineering that will assist their transition to study at tertiary level or to an apprenticeship in the workplace.

• Removing, disassembling and inspecting an engine cylinder head.
• General repairs, reassembly and refitting an engine cylinder head.
• Removing, disassembling and inspecting an engine short block.
• General repairs and reassembly of an engine short block.
• Demonstrate an ability to work safely and responsibly under supervision in an automotive workshop.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Business  

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on at Unitec, Mt. Albert - day of the week to be confirmed.

Level 3 Trades Academy Barbering

This course focuses on developing skills in Barbering Tools & Equipment, Hair & Scalp Care Fundamentals, Foundational Barbering Services, Professional Communication & Client Care, Salon Health, Hygiene & Safety  

An integral part of this course is work experience at a Barber shop. Students must have excellent self-management skills, confidence in interacting with members of the public and be responsible and reliable.  

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers a Unit Standard assessment.

If you select this course, you should consider taking some of the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Art or Design

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Cut Above in Auckland City 

Level 3 Trades Academy Beauty Therapy

This course focuses on developing skills in Facial Skin Structure & Skin Care Knowledge, Makeup Fundamentals,Nail Technology Fundamentals, Salon Health, Hygiene & Safety, Professional Communication & Client Care 

An integral part of this course is work experience in the student salon at Elite School of Beauty & Spa. Students must have excellent self-management skills and be responsible and reliable.  

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers a Unit Standard assessment.

If you select this course, you should consider taking some of the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Art or Design

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Elite School of Beauty & Spa in Auckland City 

Level 3 Trades Business of Tourism

This course focuses on developing skills in human resource management, marketing, strategic planning, research and more.

An integral part of this course is developing links with tourism industry partners. Students will visit and participate in numerous travel and tourism activities which will give them first hand experience of this exciting industry.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers a Unit Standard assessment.

If you select this course, you should consider taking some of the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Drama, and Geography.

 In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on a Wednesday at ITC in Auckland City 

The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the Construction industry by engaging in practical projects. Students will learn skills relating to this industry and be able to apply them in a workplace setting. Students will be investigating current industry practice, policies and health and safety. This course will be beneficial for students wanting to explore pathways to carpentry, plumbing, quantity surveying, construction management, architecture and engineering.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE 

 In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Unitec, Mt Albert

Tauira will unpack the practices of whakairo and whakairo production and how these are changing with technology and the introduction of new materials. Digital technology will be introduced and utilised as a means of drawing and designing, leading to the tauira developing and delivering a Toi Māori project of their own design, incorporating digital technology and new materials to create a physical piece of Toi and digital portfolio. Tauira will develop project plans, work with a range of materials including acrylic, paints, ply and vinyl to create their final piece, develop a portfolio of their creative process and work and exhibit their final piece of Toi. Tauira will learn alongside experienced artists and kaiako, experienced in running their own businesses and recognised for their work.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: Te Ao Haka or Te Reo Maori, Art or design 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Te Wananga o Aotearoa  in Henderson.

Level 3 Trades Academy Hairdressing

This course focuses on developing skills in Hair & Scalp Fundamentals, Hair Care & Shampoo Services, Hair Cutting Foundations, Hair Design & Creative Principles, Salon Health, Safety & Professional Practice, Client Care & Industry Readiness.

An integral part of this course is work experience in the student salon at Cut Above Academy. Students must have excellent self-management skills and be responsible and reliable.  

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers a Unit Standard assessment.

If you select this course, you should consider taking some of the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Art or Design, Drama 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Cut Above Academy in Auckland City 

In this course students will learn about caring for those with health needs such as the elderly, disabled or other vulnerable people. The focus will be on understanding the needs and rights of patients along with how to provide holistic, safe and respectful care to those in need. 

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Biology, Health 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Crown Institute of Studies  which has campuses in Auckland City and Parnell 

If you are interested in entering the growing IT industry, this course is for you. 

This course focuses on the skills needed to train for a career such as a network or Cloud engineer or similar roles.  Students will learn the basics of computer hardware and digital tools and begin to understand network engineering and programming. 

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Design or Digital Tech, Business 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place at  Techtorium in Newmarket, on a Wednesday. 

This course will suit students who are looking to enter adventure tourism, outdoor education, sporting, fitness or uniformed services careers. Students who love to stay fit and healthy and would like to challenge themselves and develop their leadership skills. 

Topics will include sport and coaching techniques, personal development, teamwork and leadership and include visits to gyms and outdoor fitness activities. 

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE, Health 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place at  Adventure works in Avondale on a Thursday

This programme gives students the opportunity to explore the physical and leadership requirements of joining the defence force or the police. Students will make use of a gym and challenge course facilities to develop leadership, teamwork and physical skills. They will also attend field trips. 

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE, Drama

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Tuesday or Wednesday at  Adventure works in Avondale 

This practical introduction to the hospitality industry takes place in commercial kitchens. Students will gain experience and knowledge in both front and back of house roles. Topics rotate over two years and include: barista skills, cafe and restaurant cooking, host responsibility and food safety.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Drama 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Friday at  NZSFW in Auckland City

Senior Foundation English Language Learning

Senior Foundation English Language Learning is designed to support you developing your English language skills and building confidence for success in your studies, workplace, and everyday life. The course focuses on developing practical communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while also strengthening vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.

You  will engage with a range of authentic texts and real-world contexts, developing your  ability to communicate ideas clearly, understand information, and participate confidently in discussions and learning activities. The course provides a supportive learning environment that recognises your individual language needs and experiences.

Through targeted language development and practical learning activities, you will build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to participate successfully in senior secondary education and prepare for future pathways, including further study, training, and employment.

This Course takes 2 options lines 

This course is all about building your confidence with words—whether you’re writing them, reading them, or watching them come to life on screen. We’ll work together in a supportive space where you can grow your literacy skills.

Come ready to learn, create, and find your voice. 

This course will support senior students (12 and 13) to get their NCEA Literacy Requirement. It will also support students with their NCEA English course. If you would like extra support with English as a subject, then this is a good option for you. 

Course details: 
 
If you select this course you will take English and Senior Literacy. 
 
In Senior Literacy you will focus on studying for the Literacy CAAs and Level 1 Literacy tagged standards. 
 
Senior Literacy will also give you extra time and support with any English Standards you are doing in your English class. 
 
That means this course doesn't give you as many credits as other courses, but will make sure you get your literacy qualification. So this course is really a focus for people who think they will need help with their literacy. 
 
If you already have your literacy qualification or are on track to get your literacy qualification, you should look at other options. 

All Year 13 Students have to take a careers class. Tertiary careers class is for students who plan to go to university once they finish school. Note: this does not mean that you have to go to university. We will support you with alternative plans if you change your mind. 

In this class we will cover the following content: 

Term One: Self Knowledge and opportunity awareness: 

• Awareness of skills, strengths, interests, personality type
• Exploring career pathways and study options 
• Creating a shortlist of possible study options 

Term Two: Opportunity awareness/ Making a decision 

• Deciding on a study pathway 
• Applying for a course
• Creating a CV and cover letter 

Term Three: Preparing for the study 

• Financial literacy
• Student allowance and loan applications 
• Scholarships 
• Interview skills

Vocational Careers is best for students who do not want to go to university. You may want to go straight into the workforce or do a short course.  Note: If you change your mind and decide to study at university we will support you with your course application

In this class we will cover the following career planning and work readiness content

Term One: Self Knowledge and opportunity awareness: 

• Awareness of skills, strengths, interests, personality type
• Exploring job opportunities 

Term Two: Opportunity awareness/ Making a decision 

• Deciding on a career pathway 
• Creating a CV and cover letter 
• Financial literacy

Term Three: Preparing for the workplace or applying for a course

• Job interviews
• Employment rights 
• Dressing for success 
• How to find a job 
• Support with course applications 

We will also offer some trips to different workplaces and have visiting speakers attend the class. 

English Language Learner’s Literacy

This course is designed to develop your literacy skills, with a focus on building confidence and competence in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. You will develop your vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, pronunciation, and communication skills through practical and engaging activities.

The course supports you in understanding and using English in everyday, educational, workplace, and community contexts. It provides opportunities to practise reading and interpreting different types of texts, expressing ideas clearly in writing, participating in conversations, and developing strategies for independent learning.

By the end of the course, you will have strengthened your foundational literacy skills, improved your ability to communicate effectively in English, and developed greater confidence in using English in real-life situations.

Students will learn knowledge and skills in automotive engineering and have the opportunity to apply that learning to hands-on tasks in an automotive workshop environment.

• Mechanical engineering (automotive).
• General locations and functions of systems.
• Hand tools and equipment.
• Good work habits, safe working practices and emergency procedures.
• Changing brake fluid and bleeding brakes.
• Brake systems theory.
• Balancing a wheel.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment. 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.  

If you select this course, you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Unitec. 

The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the Construction industry by engaging in practical projects. Students will learn skills relating to this industry and be able to apply them in a workplace setting. Students will be investigating current industry practice, policies and health and safety. This course will be beneficial for students wanting to explore pathways to carpentry, plumbing, quantity surveying, construction management, architecture and engineering.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment. If you wish to study Level 3 Construction you MUST take the level 2 course. 

 In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Unitec, Mt Albert

Level 2 Trades Academy Hospitality 

Take your career in hospitality to the next level with essential unit standards designed to build your expertise and confidence. Whether you're passionate about coffee, customer service, or food safety, our comprehensive training modules cover key areas that will equip you with the skills employers value most.  Our hands-on approach ensures that you not only learn the theory but also gain practical experience under supervision, setting you up for success in the fast-moving world of hospitality. Whether you're starting your career or seeking to enhance your qualifications, these unit standards are your gateway to becoming a skilled, well-rounded hospitality professional.        

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment.

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Drama

This course takes place on a Wednesday at  Crown Institute of Studies  in their Auckland City or Parnell campus 

Tauira will learn the fundamentals of drawing and creating Toi Māori designs leading to the creation of three pieces of two (2) and three-dimensional (1) whakairo per tauira. Tauira will learn alongside experienced whakairo artists and kaiako, experienced in running their own businesses and recognised for their work.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: Te Ao Haka/Te Reo Maori, Art or design 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at  Te Wananga o Aotearoa  in Henderson 

This Art Design course will challenge your drawing and design brain to create a body of work that will show understanding of design principles and conventions. You will develop your own ideas to showcase your style, inspired by established practice. You will create handmade and digitally produced work to create a portfolio that shows design from idea to concept to finished works.

What you'll learn and do:

• Art and design creation processes including a range of wet and dry media, as well as digital tools such as Photoshop.
• Design and layout principles such as using contrast, repetition, balance, movement, and layout hierarchy.
• Application of artworks to show a range of ideas which might include for characters, posters, packaging and more. 

Why you'll like this class:

• You enjoy digital design including illustration
• You are interested in creative careers such as graphic design, illustration, fashion design and product design
• You enjoyed 2ADS last year and want to push yourself even further!

Art Design is a University Approved Subject

In Level 3 Art Painting will learn how to use a range of painting processes and techniques to complete two Internals, as well as building a portfolio of work that reflects you, and your style

What will you learn...

• a range of painting processes and techniques
• how to use artist models to inspire your own work
• how to use a range of painting conventions to clarify your own ideas

In this course you will...

• create a portfolio of work
• have the opportunity to gain at least 18 UE approved credits 
• go on a trip

You will like this course if...

• you like to paint 
• you are creative

Art Painting is a University Approved subject

Hurvin AndersonEmily KarakaPeter Doig

In Art Photography will learn how to use the digital SLR cameras, or extend your knowledge from Level 2. The focus will be documenting still life as the starting point for building a portfolio of work that relates to something that is special to you. 

What will you learn...

• how to use a DSLR camera to take quality photos 
• how to use studio lighting
• how to use a range of photography conventions with understanding

In this course you will...

• create a portfolio of work
• have the opportunity to gain at least 18 UE approved credits 
• be introduced to a range of careers & future pathways that involve Photography

You will like this course if...

• you like to take photographs
• you are creative

Art Photography is a University Approved Subject

Fiona PardingtonRinko KawauchiUta Barth

Think you know what it takes to survive? 

From plants that communicate and fight back to animals thriving in Earth’s most extreme environments, explore how life adapts to stay alive. You’ll get hands-on experience, dive into the secrets of genetics, and discover how both flora and fauna, including humans, have evolved to conquer the planet. 

3.1 Homeostasis Internal

Business is about doing. This module runs on from L2 Business and you must create, run and evaluate a sustainable business of YOUR choosing. This means you do everything, teachers do NOT run it, you do! Teachers will be there for advice only. Students will have three areas: Planning, Running and Evaluating.

The main idea in this module is reality - this is a real business and will be by and for students with the local community directly involved. Students will be presenting their ideas to people within and outside the school, for instance Kelston Night Markets. 

Part 1 will be promote a business, and must be finished by week 5: 

 AS91382 (3.4): Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product. (6 credits)

Part 2 will be to create a business - this continues as the business must be over a long period of time and this standard is worth 9 Credits:

AS91384: Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity. (9 Credits) 

Part 3: External Exam on a Global NZ brand (Ecostore). This is an investigation into how a business runs, expands, and how it is organised:

3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context (4 Credits)

This course is about understanding how things change. You will learn how to solve problems involving motion, growth, and rates of change using calculus. The course helps you build strong thinking and problem-solving skills by working with patterns, formulas, and real-world situations.

Calculus is useful in many fields, including engineering, physics, chemistry, medical science, architecture, and data analysis. It’s a great choice if you enjoy a challenge and want to prepare for university-level study in maths, science, or technology.

Ready to take Chemistry to the ultimate level?

Level 3 Chemistry goes beyond the basics to answer the big questions: how and why substances react, how energy powers chemical transformations, and how we harness chemistry to solve massive real-world challenges.

You’ll sharpen your problem-solving skills, analyse real data, and learn to communicate complex scientific ideas with confidence. Whether you're heading toward Engineering, Medicine, Health Sciences, Environmental Studies, or pure Science, Level 3 Chemistry gives you the ultimate head start.

REDOX Internal3.2 Spectroscopy internal

3.5 Organic Chemistry External 

NCEA Level 3 Dance - Advanced Choreography & Performance

Take your dance artistry to the professional level in this advanced course where you'll choreograph an original work with clear development and resolution (3.2), showcase your technical precision in a solo or duet (3.3), collaborate in a dynamic group performance (3.4), and demonstrate your versatility through a repertoire of contrasting dance styles (3.5). This intensive program develops your creative voice as a choreographer while refining your performance skills across multiple dance contexts. 

You'll gain valuable experience in dance composition, artistic interpretation, and ensemble work that prepares you for tertiary dance studies or careers in professional performance, choreography, dance education, or arts management. The 18 Level 3 credits earned can pathway directly into higher education programs like the New Zealand School of Dance or performing arts degrees, while developing transferable skills in creative problem-solving, leadership, and artistic expression.

In this technology course you will learn how to design a technological outcome from start to finish using the design process from inquiry, conceptual design, to prototype with testing and trialing along the way to ensure the outcome is fit for purpose. This class combines aspects of digital technology and design & visual communication (DVC). 

What you'll learn and do:

• How to research a idea and make a proposal based on an inquiry using survey data
• How to draw, design, and model in 2D & 3D a product using special software that is meant for a real-world purpose 
• How to create a 3D printable file and print your designs
• How to test and trial your product and get data from surveys and research
• How to improve the product and redesign it as a working prototype using modeling software

Why will you love this course:

• You enjoy drawing, drafting and creating ideas in 2D & 3D
• You enjoy using computer software to design ideas, select colours, model shapes and forms, and animate the moving parts
• You enjoy finding solutions to real-world problems
• You enjoy incorporating research and data into results that help people

In this course you will study Drama for the whole year. 

The first assessment will be performing a devised (made up) play based on an inspiring woman for 5 credits. You will then perform a scene from a New Zealand text for 4 UE reading credits. You will then write your own script on an inspiring woman for 5 UE writing credits. You will visit the theatre to see a show and sit the External AS 3.7, for 4 UE Lit reading credits.

Level 3 Drama is a University approved subject.

This is a UE Approved Subject. 

Sharpen your voice and your vision. In this course, you'll critically engage with powerful written, visual, and oral texts that challenge perspectives and explore real-world issues. Through writing, speaking, and close analysis, you'll develop informed responses and craft your own fluent, persuasive ideas — preparing you for both university and beyond.

It's time to make your voice heard. Take English and explore the power of words. 

Take your Gagana Sāmoa to the next level and grow as a confident speaker, writer, and thinker. In this Level 3 course, you’ll explore ideas, perspectives, and values that shape the lives of Sāmoan people — in Sāmoa, Aotearoa, and across the world.

You’ll strengthen your ability to express opinions, support or challenge different viewpoints, and respond critically to texts — all in Gagana Sāmoa. Topics include the Fa’amatai system, the Mau Movement, and the challenges and changes Sāmoans face when living away from home.

You’ll take part in talanoa, debates, and group work, and develop your ability to communicate clearly and respectfully in a range of real-life contexts. You’ll also build your knowledge of language structures, protocol, and cultural meaning.

This course offers up to 21 NCEA Level 3 credits, and is a University Entrance-Approved subject. It is designed for students who have completed Level 2 Gagana Sāmoa.

Whether you are learning for your future, your family, or yourself — this course supports you to lead with language, pride, and purpose.

You will learn about natural and cultural geography including, the water cycle, how floods are made worse, how it affects Auckland, and what can be done to help lessen these effects. Cultural geography means focussing on human processes. You will learn how to break down the tourism industry into elements and interactions in order to analyse it, gather data about tourism in Auckland, and think about the processes that cause tourism to arise and decline.

In this course you will read and make maps, design and conduct your own research into, take and annotate photographs, think about different perspectives, and make judgements about potential solutions to problems. This will prepare you for University level geography where it is expected that you will know how to gather, analyse and reflect on data, as well as a future pathway in problem solving and decision making when it comes the world’s problems.

You will like this course if you like field trips, thinking about how cities work and how to make them better, and are interested in the role tourism plays in our lives, including where in the world you want to travel to in the future and planning trips.

Year 13 Health can help set the foundation for further study and careers in the health sector. 

Take your learning deeper into all areas of well-being (Hauora). You will explore complex health issues, attitude and values, and health promotion in Aotearoa. You can learn through open discussions, research and critical thinking. 

This course is a heavy literacy course with requirements to build your reading and writing skills, research, read thoroughly on a topic and reference. 

Our past shapes our world, and it is only by developing a sophisticated understanding of past events that we can make sense of how things are, and how they could be. In Level 3 History we will develop skills in analysing complex sources, crafting an argument and applying supporting evidence; perfect preparation for writing at university and beyond!

Topic 1: The atomic bombing of Hiroshima: When, if ever, is the use of violence justified? How should countries like Aotearoa keep ourselves safe in a dangerous world? We will study the USA’s atomic bombing of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War 2, the only use of these terrible weapons in war. Did the USA need to do this, or was it a horrific war crime against innocent Japanese civilians? As always, the answers are in the evidence and in our moral beliefs. 

Topic 2: Women’s Suffrage: “A woman’s place is in the home”? Not anymore! This module will analyse the way that women have sought to have rights in democratic society. We’ll study the Women’s Suffrage movement (the fight to get the right to vote) in England and Aotearoa, and how it led to massive changes in the place of women in our society (and how there’s still a long way to go!).

Ko e Lēvolo 3 'o e Lea Faka-Tonga' ko e faingamālie koula ia ke fakalakalaka ai ho'o pōto'i leá, polepole ho tupu'angá, pea tu'u hake 'o hoko ko ha taki manakoa ki he kaha'ú. 

Leave your mark in your final year of school! Level 3 Lea Faka-Tonga is the ultimate space to elevate your language mastery, honor your heritage, and step confidently into leadership before taking on the world beyond high school.

Throughout your final year, you’ll engage with advanced language and rich cultural contexts. You will lead compelling debates on complex issues facing Pacific communities, deliver formal speeches celebrating momentous occasions, and craft sophisticated writing exploring Tongan identity, traditional values, and modern society. You’ll also refine your reading and listening skills by analyzing complex Tongan literature, media, and storytelling.

As you prepare to graduate, knowing Lea Faka-Tonga sets you apart in the modern workforce. This full-year course offers 24 NCEA Level 3 credits and directly counts toward University Entrance. It builds a strong academic foundation while opening doors to tertiary study, scholarships, and impactful careers in law, health, education, diplomacy, and business across Aotearoa and the Pacific. Finish your school journey strong—speak with authority, lead with culture, and step proudly into your future!

Mathematics is more than just working with numbers—it's about exploring patterns, relationships, and ideas in quantities, shapes, space, and time. Statistics helps us understand and make sense of data in the world around us.

In Mathematics and Statistics, you’ll learn how to:

• Investigate and model real-life problems
• Use graphs, symbols, and diagrams to explore ideas
• Make sense of information in everyday and academic situations
• Solve problems in creative and logical ways

This course counts toward NCEA Level 3 and is an approved University Entrance subject.

In this course you will study Music for the entire year.You will have the opportunity to further develop your practical skills. You will also work on Music research. You will prepare and present individual performances that showcase technical and musicianship skills. You will also collaborate in group performances, focusing on ensemble awareness, musicianship and technical skills. Alongside performance work, you will carry out research into music, demonstrating understanding of musical elements, style, and context.

These skills will lead them onto tertiary level Music courses. Music is a University approved subject.

This is a university approved subject for University Entrance. You can build on your passion in PE through this course and it can lay the foundation for future pathways into sport and recreation, PE teaching, working in the sport and fitness industry and more.

If you love doing the following then Level 3 PE is for you!

• perform skills in a team environment
• exploring current trends and issues in Aotearoa's physical activity landscape. 
• analysing outdoor safety practices in outdoor physical activity. 
• Collaborate with others, participate in trips and explore what lifelong physical activity looks like for you. 

Get ready to explore the physics that powers our world...

This course dives deep into key physics concepts with a mix of real-world applications and challenging theory. You’ll investigate how motion works in complex systems, how electrical circuits behave, and how physics explains light, atoms, and the universe itself.

You’ll learn through problem-solving, investigations, and exploring how physics connects to technology and society.  

This course is ideal for students interested in engineering, architecture, aviation, technology, or physical sciences and for anyone curious about how the universe works.

3.2 Physics in context3.4 Mechanical Systems3.6 Electrical systems

Understand data. Make smart decisions. Solve real-life problems.

This course is all about using data to understand the world around you. You’ll learn how to collect, analyse, and interpret different types of data, and how to make predictions using probability.

You’ll cover:

• Probability and distributions
• Bivariate data 
• MultiVariate Data
• Time series (data over time)
• Linear programming (finding the best solution to a problem)
  
  

Statistics is practical and useful in many careers like health, business, psychology, sport, and social science. It also helps with other school subjects and is a great option if you enjoy working with real-life situations.

This course counts toward NCEA Level 3 and is an approved University Entrance subject.

“Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori – Language is the life essence of Māori identity.” – Sir James Hēnare

Welcome to Level 3 Te Ao Māori - Puhikaiorere, the pinnacle of our Taumatua and Kāpuhipuhi pathway. This course is for students ready to take their reo and performance to the highest level, deepening fluency, confidence, and their role as leaders within te ao Māori. It brings together advanced te reo Māori and the technical excellence of Te Ao Haka into a single, cohesive journey of discovery and refinement.

In this module, you are the architect of your learning. Together with your teacher, the class will select from a pool of eight achievement standards (totalling 42 available credits) to focus on approximately 20 credits that align with your future goals—whether those are in language revitalisation, professional performance, or academic research. You will engage in wānanga, express complex ideas on global kaupapa, and refine your craft in disciplines like haka, mōteatea, and whaikōrero.

This course offers a powerful platform for your future, contributing to University Entrance (UE). Both Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Haka are University-Approved subjects, with this combined course offering significant opportunities to gain UE Literacy credits. Level 3 Te Reo Māori provides 12 UE Literacy credits (6 reading, 6 writing), while all 20 credits in Level 3 Te Ao Haka count toward UE Literacy.

This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Level 2 Te Ao Haka. New students may be considered depending on language fluency and commitment, with approval from the Head of Te Wheke. By the end of this course, you will be a fluent and confident communicator—ready to lead, perform, and use your reo with pride to express yourself in your whānau, iwi, and the wider world.

Level 3 Trades Animal Care

This course provides students with a great introduction to working with companion animals by engaging in theory and practical activities. Students will learn skills relating to this industry and be able to apply them in a workplace or laboratory setting. Students will demonstrate knowledge of animal anatomy and apply health and safety knowledge in an animal facility.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment. If you select this course, you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Biology.

 In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on Wednesday at Unitec Mt. Albert

This course provides students with practical skills and knowledge relating to automotive engineering that will assist their transition to study at tertiary level or to an apprenticeship in the workplace.

• Removing, disassembling and inspecting an engine cylinder head.
• General repairs, reassembly and refitting an engine cylinder head.
• Removing, disassembling and inspecting an engine short block.
• General repairs and reassembly of an engine short block.
• Demonstrate an ability to work safely and responsibly under supervision in an automotive workshop.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Business  

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on at Unitec, Mt. Albert - day of the week to be confirmed.

Level 3 Trades Academy Barbering

This course focuses on developing skills in Barbering Tools & Equipment, Hair & Scalp Care Fundamentals, Foundational Barbering Services, Professional Communication & Client Care, Salon Health, Hygiene & Safety  

An integral part of this course is work experience at a Barber shop. Students must have excellent self-management skills, confidence in interacting with members of the public and be responsible and reliable.  

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers a Unit Standard assessment.

If you select this course, you should consider taking some of the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Art or Design

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Cut Above in Auckland City 

Level 3 Trades Academy Beauty Therapy

This course focuses on developing skills in Facial Skin Structure & Skin Care Knowledge, Makeup Fundamentals,Nail Technology Fundamentals, Salon Health, Hygiene & Safety, Professional Communication & Client Care 

An integral part of this course is work experience in the student salon at Elite School of Beauty & Spa. Students must have excellent self-management skills and be responsible and reliable.  

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers a Unit Standard assessment.

If you select this course, you should consider taking some of the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Art or Design

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Elite School of Beauty & Spa in Auckland City 

Level 3 Trades Business of Tourism

This course focuses on developing skills in human resource management, marketing, strategic planning, research and more.

An integral part of this course is developing links with tourism industry partners. Students will visit and participate in numerous travel and tourism activities which will give them first hand experience of this exciting industry.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers a Unit Standard assessment.

If you select this course, you should consider taking some of the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Drama, and Geography.

 In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on a Wednesday at ITC in Auckland City 

The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the Construction industry by engaging in practical projects. Students will learn skills relating to this industry and be able to apply them in a workplace setting. Students will be investigating current industry practice, policies and health and safety. This course will be beneficial for students wanting to explore pathways to carpentry, plumbing, quantity surveying, construction management, architecture and engineering.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE 

 In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission.   

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Unitec, Mt Albert

Tauira will unpack the practices of whakairo and whakairo production and how these are changing with technology and the introduction of new materials. Digital technology will be introduced and utilised as a means of drawing and designing, leading to the tauira developing and delivering a Toi Māori project of their own design, incorporating digital technology and new materials to create a physical piece of Toi and digital portfolio. Tauira will develop project plans, work with a range of materials including acrylic, paints, ply and vinyl to create their final piece, develop a portfolio of their creative process and work and exhibit their final piece of Toi. Tauira will learn alongside experienced artists and kaiako, experienced in running their own businesses and recognised for their work.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: Te Ao Haka or Te Reo Maori, Art or design 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Te Wananga o Aotearoa  in Henderson.

Level 3 Trades Academy Hairdressing

This course focuses on developing skills in Hair & Scalp Fundamentals, Hair Care & Shampoo Services, Hair Cutting Foundations, Hair Design & Creative Principles, Salon Health, Safety & Professional Practice, Client Care & Industry Readiness.

An integral part of this course is work experience in the student salon at Cut Above Academy. Students must have excellent self-management skills and be responsible and reliable.  

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers a Unit Standard assessment.

If you select this course, you should consider taking some of the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Art or Design, Drama 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Cut Above Academy in Auckland City 

In this course students will learn about caring for those with health needs such as the elderly, disabled or other vulnerable people. The focus will be on understanding the needs and rights of patients along with how to provide holistic, safe and respectful care to those in need. 

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Biology, Health 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Wednesday at Crown Institute of Studies  which has campuses in Auckland City and Parnell 

If you are interested in entering the growing IT industry, this course is for you. 

This course focuses on the skills needed to train for a career such as a network or Cloud engineer or similar roles.  Students will learn the basics of computer hardware and digital tools and begin to understand network engineering and programming. 

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Design or Digital Tech, Business 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place at  Techtorium in Newmarket, on a Wednesday. 

This course will suit students who are looking to enter adventure tourism, outdoor education, sporting, fitness or uniformed services careers. Students who love to stay fit and healthy and would like to challenge themselves and develop their leadership skills. 

Topics will include sport and coaching techniques, personal development, teamwork and leadership and include visits to gyms and outdoor fitness activities. 

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE, Health 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place at  Adventure works in Avondale on a Thursday

This programme gives students the opportunity to explore the physical and leadership requirements of joining the defence force or the police. Students will make use of a gym and challenge course facilities to develop leadership, teamwork and physical skills. They will also attend field trips. 

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, PE, Drama

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Tuesday or Wednesday at  Adventure works in Avondale 

This practical introduction to the hospitality industry takes place in commercial kitchens. Students will gain experience and knowledge in both front and back of house roles. Topics rotate over two years and include: barista skills, cafe and restaurant cooking, host responsibility and food safety.

This is a Trades Academy course that is delivered by an outside provider. Students must attend their trades course once a week for the whole year. The course offers Unit Standard assessment 

If you select this course you should consider taking the following subjects: English, Maths, Business, Drama 

In order to be selected for a trades academy course, all students must have over 80% attendance at school and will be required to attend an interview and get their caregiver's permission. 

This course takes place on a Friday at  NZSFW in Auckland City

Senior Foundation English Language Learning

Senior Foundation English Language Learning is designed to support you developing your English language skills and building confidence for success in your studies, workplace, and everyday life. The course focuses on developing practical communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while also strengthening vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.

You  will engage with a range of authentic texts and real-world contexts, developing your  ability to communicate ideas clearly, understand information, and participate confidently in discussions and learning activities. The course provides a supportive learning environment that recognises your individual language needs and experiences.

Through targeted language development and practical learning activities, you will build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to participate successfully in senior secondary education and prepare for future pathways, including further study, training, and employment.

This Course takes 2 options lines 

All Year 13 Students have to take a careers class. Tertiary careers class is for students who plan to go to university once they finish school. Note: this does not mean that you have to go to university. We will support you with alternative plans if you change your mind. 

In this class we will cover the following content: 

Term One: Self Knowledge and opportunity awareness: 

• Awareness of skills, strengths, interests, personality type
• Exploring career pathways and study options 
• Creating a shortlist of possible study options 

Term Two: Opportunity awareness/ Making a decision 

• Deciding on a study pathway 
• Applying for a course
• Creating a CV and cover letter 

Term Three: Preparing for the study 

• Financial literacy
• Student allowance and loan applications 
• Scholarships 
• Interview skills

Vocational Careers is best for students who do not want to go to university. You may want to go straight into the workforce or do a short course.  Note: If you change your mind and decide to study at university we will support you with your course application

In this class we will cover the following career planning and work readiness content

Term One: Self Knowledge and opportunity awareness: 

• Awareness of skills, strengths, interests, personality type
• Exploring job opportunities 

Term Two: Opportunity awareness/ Making a decision 

• Deciding on a career pathway 
• Creating a CV and cover letter 
• Financial literacy

Term Three: Preparing for the workplace or applying for a course

• Job interviews
• Employment rights 
• Dressing for success 
• How to find a job 
• Support with course applications 

We will also offer some trips to different workplaces and have visiting speakers attend the class.