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Financial Literacy

Qualification: Year 9 proficiency in Money, accounting and economic concepts.

Entry Requirement: Year 8 Completion

Course Description: Financial literacy is key to prudent resource and life management. This course aims to furnish students with basic money management concepts and skills that will help them to manage their own and ultimately, their families’ financial resources prudently.

This course leads to: The Year 10 Commerce Course which further develops the concepts learnt at year 9.

Vocational Pathways: This course lays the foundation for business concepts that will develop in senior years into studies in Accounting, Economics, and other Business specialisations.

Special Costs: Exercise book, Calculator

Topics to be covered this year:

Topics

Areas

Lit/

Num

Full Title

Internal/

External

1

Money

L/N

Learn everyday money terminology that will implant financial literacy

I

2

Accounting

L/N

Introduction to Accounting Concepts

I

3

Economics

L/N

Introduction to Economics Concepts

I

This course will develop into the 10 Commerce course. Students will acquire knowledge of basic money terms; how income is earned and spent, exchange rates, the cost of borrowing and spending money, and interest rates.

In the second unit, students will be introduced to basic accounting terms, types of accountants, types of financial statements, and the importance of accountants in society.

The third and final unit will introduce students to Economics and economic systems. They will learn about the work economists do and their importance to the smooth operation of society.

The goal is to expose students to the full array of professions available in the Business area so that students are given the opportunity of making informed choices about career options at the senior school level.

Mathematics

Auckland Seventh Day Adventist High School

YR 9 Mathematics 

Information for Parents and Students

Dear Parents/ Caregivers

Thank you for choosing ASDAH to support your child’s spiritual, academic and physical development this year. We, in the Mathematics Department, welcome you and your family into our learning environment. This is a brief note to inform you of how we intend to support your child’s learning in Mathematics.  

Learning and Teaching

Secondary school is very different from primary or intermediate school. Students are grouped into home room classes and are taught different subjects by specialist teachers in different classrooms.  At school all students do on average 55 minutes of Maths four days a week. Homework will be issued at least three times each week. 

At ASDAH we use contemporary teaching methods that students will have experienced in primary school while maintaining the traditional standards expected of good behaviour and respect. In all our programs there will be an emphasis on the special character focus of the school.

Subject Information 

The New Zealand education system measures a student’s development in Mathematics using curriculum levels. At year 9 students should be working at Level 4. By the end of year 9 students should progress into Level 5. Some students will naturally be above or below these levels however on average most students follow the criteria tabled below.

Yr 9 

Yr 10

Yr 11

Yr 12

Yr 13

L4

L5

L6

L7

L8

In year 9 students will complete the following Topics and Assessments. 

TERMS/ WEEKS 

Topics  

ASSESSMENT 

Term 1 Weeks 

1-6

7-10

Number

Algebra 

 Asttle Number (Pre-Test) Week 1/2

 Asttle Number Test (Week 6)

 Algebra Test (Wk 10 Term 1)

Term 2 Weeks

 1-4

 5

5-11 

Graphs 

Mid-Year Exams 

Measurement  

 Mid-Year Exams (Numb/Algebra/Graphs) 

 Measurement Test

Term 3 Weeks

1-5

6-10

Geometry

Statistics/Probability 

 Geometry Test

 Statistics investigation

Term 4 Weeks

  1-3

4

5-

Probability/ revision

End-Year Exams 

NUMERACY

 End-Exams (All topics covered)

 Equipment 

• 2 Squared exercise books (one spare)
• Blue pen/ HB pencil/ Eraser/ 30cm ruler/protractor
• Scientific calculator
• Homework will be issued at least three times each week

NOTE: 

For further assistance in your child's learning I suggest you visit the Education Perfect website and enrol. It is an excellent platform and is used extensively in most NZ schools.

Exams and Reporting

Formal exams will be held in terms two and four.

Reports will be sent out in terms 2 and 4 and will provide parents with data indicating the estimated levels at which students are working.

Kind Regards 

1. Poleki (HOD Maths)

2026 Topic Calendar 9MUS

TERM 1

47 days or 94 half days; 10 weeks

Week

Dates

Days

TOPIC

ASSESSMENT

EVENTS

1

26-30 Jan

4

Introductions

Fundamentals

Instruments / Maintenance

9 MUSIC GROUP A Week 1

Y9           Options Group 1

(Mon- Auckland Anniversary Day holiday)

2

2-6 Feb

4

Theory — Rhythm

History— Introduction to Music Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Wed - Y9 Parent info evening

(Wed - Waitangi Day holiday)

3

9-13 Feb

5

Theory — Pitch

History — Medieval & Voice

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

YIO Diagnostic testing week

STARs camp (Wed-Fri)

Fri: ML BOT reports due to LN

4

16-20 Feb

5

Theory — Rhythm

History — Renaissance & Brass

Practical - Compositions

Formative assessment

Theory: Rhythm & Pitch

History: Introduction to Music,

Medieval & Voice

Y9 Diagnostic testing week

5

23-27 Feb

5

Theory — Pitch

History — Baroque & Strings

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Performance-based assessment

First 5 notes Hot Cross Buns

Wellness week

Wed-YiO-13 NCEA Infor Evening Fri: Sports Day

6

2-6 Mar

5

Theory — Rhythm

History — Classical & Woodwinds

Practical — Compositions

7

9-13 Mar

5

Theory — Scales

History — Romantic& Percussion Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Formative assessment

Theory: Rhythm & Pitch

History: Renaissance, Barque,

Classical, Brass, Strings &

Woodwinds

Mon-School Photo Day

Fri-Sunday Senior Boys and Girls camp (TBC)

8

16-20 Mar

5

Theory - Keys & Key Signatures History — Blues & Orchestra

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Mon - MLG Presentation to BOT Thur — Term 1 Awards Due

9

23-27 Mar

5

Theory — Intervals

History — Jazz & Jazz Combo

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Performance-based assessment

Major scales

GOD is so GOOD

Mon-Fri- SWOP

10

30 March—3 April

4

Theory - Tonic Triads

History — Rock 'N' Roll & Pop

Band

Practical - Compositions

Wed- Year 9-13 Parent Teacher Interviews

Thur-Last Day term 1 (Fri-Good Friday)

TERM 2

48 days or 96 half days 10 weeks

1

20-24 April

5

Theory - Terms & Signs

History — Rap & Electronic

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Friday-ML Tl Goals and Targets Due

2

27 April• — 1 May

4

Theory - Music in Context

(Mon-ANZAC Day)

3

4-8 May

5

Revisions

Summative assessment

Green Week

Practical & Theory/History

Y9&10 Exam papers to LN

4

11-15 May

5

Introductions

Fundamentals

Instruments / Maintenance

9 MUSIC GROUP B Week 1

Mon -Check markbooks for Reports Y9 Options Group 2 begins

5

18-22 May

5

Theory — Rhythm

History— Introduction to Music Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Mon-Fri: Y9&10 Assessment Week/

Lit and Numeracy Corequisites

Wed-year 13 AT Risk Parent

Checkpoint

6

25-29 May

5

Theory — Pitch

History — Medieval & Voice

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Samoan Language Week

7

1-5 Jun

4

Theory — Rhythm

History — Renaissance & Brass

Practical - Compositions

Formative assessment

Theory: Rhythm & Pitch

History: Introduction to Music,

Medieval & Voice

Mon- King's Birthday

8

8-12 Jun

5

Theory — Pitch

History — Baroque & Strings

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Performance-based assessment

First 5 notes Hot Cross Buns

Green Week

Y11-13 Subj Reports Due

9

15-19 Jun

5

Theory — Rhythm

History— Classical & Woodwinds

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Green Week

Thur: Y9&10 subj reports due

10

22-26

5

Theory — Scales

History — Romantic & Percussion

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Formative assessment

Theory: Rhythm & Pitch History: Renaissance, Barque,

Classical, Brass, Strings &

Woodwinds

Thur-Term 2 Awards due on Kamar

11

29 Jun-3 Jul

5

Theory - Keys & Key Signatures

History — Blues & Orchestra

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Mon: Y10 Group 2 Options begin Tues: Y9-13 Parent/Teacher interviews

Fri-Last Day of Term 2

TERM 3

50 days or 100 half days 10 weeks

1

20-24 July

5

Theory — Intervals

History — Jazz & Jazz Combo

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Performance-based assessment

Major scales

GOD is so GOOD

Mon: Term 2 Awards Assembly

Fri: ML Term 2 Goals&Targets

Update due to LN

2

27-31 July

5

Theory - Tonic Triads

History — Rock 'N' Roll & Pop

Band

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Confirm all external Entries

Sept BOT Template sent to ML

Wed-SDA Feeder School Visit

HOD Budget Template sent to ML

3

3-7 August

5

Theory - Terms & Signs

History — Rap & Electronic

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Green Week

Cook Island Language Week

4

10-14 Aug

5

Theory - Music in Context

Wellness Week

Fri: Sept BOT Reports Due

5

17-21 Aug

5

Revisions

Summative assessment

Practical & Theory/History

Tongan Language Week

6

24-28 Aug

5

Introductions

9 MUSIC GROUP C Week 1

GREEN WEEK

Fundamentals

Instruments / Maintenance

Y9 Options Group 3 begins

Budgets due to GT

7

31 Aug-4 sept

5

Theory — Rhythm

History— Introduction to Music

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

SDA Heritage Week

Y11-13 Derived Grade Exam Papers

Due

Fri: Term 3 awards submitted,

8

7-11 Sept

5

Theory — Pitch

History — Medieval & Voice

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Yll — 13 Derived Grade

Assessment Week

Lit/Num Corequisites

9

14-18 sept

5

Theory — Rhythm

History — Renaissance & Brass

Practical — Compositions

Formative assessment

Theory: Rhythm & Pitch

History: Introduction to Music,

Medieval & Voice

Te Reo Language Week

Thur: MCAT exam, DCAT External

10

21-25 sep

5

Theory — Pitch

History — Baroque & Strings

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Performance-based assessment

First 5 notes

Hot Cross Buns

Tuesday: NCEA Update Y11-13 Parent Teacher Interviews

TERM 4

41 days or 82 half days to 8 December 9 weeks

1

12-16 Oct

5

Theory — Rhythm

History — Classical & Woodwinds

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Mon: Term 3 Awards Assembly

Y9&10 Diagnostic testing

Thurs: Y11-13 Subject reports due

Fri: Check Markbooks

2

19-23 Oct

5

Theory — Scales

History — Romantic & Percussion

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Formative assessment

Theory: Rhythm & Pitch

History: Renaissance, Barque,

Classical, Brass, Strings &

Woodwinds

Thurs: Y9&10 Exam Paper due

3

26-30 Oct

4

Theory - Keys & Key Signatures

History — Blues & Orchestra

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Tues-Friday Y9&10 Assessment

Week/ Lit/Num Corequisites

Y11-13 Prizewinners due on Kamar Fri: Y11-13 Homeroom Reports due

Monday: Labour Day

4

2-6 Nov

5

Theory — Intervals

History — Jazz & Jazz Combo

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Performance-based

assessment

Major scales

GOD is so GOOD

Tues: YIO subject reports Due Wed: Y11-13 Reports printed and collated

Thurs: Y9&10 Prize-winners confirmed

Fri: YIO Homeroom Reports due

5

9-13 Nov

5

Theory - Tonic Triads

History — Rock 'N' Roll & Pop

Band

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Mon: NCEA Exams Begin

Wed: Y9 Subject Reports due

Thur: Y9 Homeroom Reports Due Fri: Term 4 Awards for Y9&10 due on Kamar

Fri: YIO Homeroom reports due

6

16-20 Nov

5

Theory - Terms & Signs

History — Rap & Electronic

Practical - Brass/ Guitar / Piano

Print and Sign Reports

7

23-27 Nov

5

Theory - Music in Context

Revisions

Summative assessment

Fri: NCEA Finishes

Fri: Prizegiving Practice

Practical & Theory/History

8

30 Nov-4 Dec

5

Wed: Prizegiving

9

7-11 Dec

5

Wed- Term 4 Junior Assembly Last Day of School

Unit Title: Foundations of Music Theory

Unit Objectives: By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Dictate rhythm
2. Identify and construct major and minor scales.
3. Read and write key signatures and time signatures.
4. Recognize intervals, chords, and basic harmony.
5. Analyse simple melodies and chord progressions.
6. Transcribe short pieces using appropriate notation.

Resources & Materials: He Honore & GOD is so Good

Unit Title: Performance Skills

Unit Objectives:

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate accurate rhythm, pitch, and dynamics on an instrument or voice.
2. Perform individually and in class ensembles with confidence.
3. Interpret musical expression (phrasing, articulation, tempo).
4. Respond to feedback and self-assess performance.
5. Prepare and present a polished short performance.

Resources & Materials: He Honore & GOD is so Good

Unit Title: History of Music

Unit Objectives:

1. Identify Key Historical Periods
2. Recognize Influential Composers and Artists
3. Understand Cultural and Historical Context
4. Compare and Contrast Musical Styles
5. Analyse Musical Features and Styles

9MUS ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Students will be assed in three different exams: a final exam, composition assessment, and a performance exam.

The final exam will be assessed individually at the end of the unit. It will consist of two questions:

1. Theory exam — rhythm dictation, pitch, scales, intervals, tonic triads, terms, signs, and analysis
2. History exam — musical styles, musical elements, music history

The compositions assessment will be assessed upon transcribing piano score to music notations software.

The performance exam will be assessed at the end before the options change.

Extend

Term & week of the exam will be taken.                                               Relational

Abstract

Multistructural

• 
  
  
   Group 1— Term 2, week 3
• Group 2— Term 3, week 5
• Group 3— Term 4, week 7            Prestructural

The rubric for each exam is below:

Criteria

Theory

• Insufficient evidence
• Can dictate/identify few rhythms, pitches, intervals, terms, signs, tonic triads, scales
• Can dictate/identify some rhythms, pitches, intervals, terms, signs, tonic triads, scales
• Can dictate/identify most rhythms, pitches, intervals, terms, signs, tonic triads, scales
• Can dictate/identify all rhythms, pitches, intervals, terms, signs, tonic triads, scales

History

• Insufficient evidence
• Can identify few historical events
• Can identify some historical events
• Can identify most historical events

          Can organise all musical periods into chronological order

• Can identify one genre
• Can identify two genres
• Can compare two genres
• Can compare contrast two genres with detail

Composition

• Insufficient evidence
• 
  
  
   Can compose less than half a musical phrase

           Can compose a musical phrase

• Can compose two musical phrases

           Can compose two musical phrases with detail

Performance

• I nsufficient evidence :
• Can participate reluctantly to the group
• Can contribute to the group
• Can perform a full piece of music to an average standard
• Can perform and present a full piece of music to a high standard

Science

Social Studies

 Year 9 Social Studies Topic Calendar - 2026

 (school open 380 half days)

TERM 1                                                                                                                                                47 days or 94 half days; 10 weeks

Week 

Dates

Days

TOPIC              

ASSESSMENT

EVENTS

1

26 - 30 Jan

4

On the Move:

 A study of migration to and from Aotearoa: Impacts on people and the land.

Y9 &10 Options Group 1

(Mon- Auckland Anniversary Day holiday)

2

2- 6 Feb

4

Wed - Y9 Parent info evening

Fri - Waitangi Day holiday

3

9- 13Feb

5

Y10 Diagnostic testing week

STARs camp (Wed-Fri) 

Fri: ML BOT reports due to LN

4

16 - 20 Feb

5

Y9 Diagnostic testing week

5

23 - 27 Feb 

5

Wellness week

Wed-Year 10-13 NCEA Information Evening

Fri: Sports Day

6

2- 6 Mar

5

7

9 – 13 Mar

5

Mon – School Photo Day

Fri -Sunday – Senior boys & Girls Camp (TBC)

8

16 - 20 Mar

5

Summative: Research/Inquiry - Research work focusing on the impact of migration in Aotearoa on people and land.

MLG Presentation to BOT

Thurs – Term 1 Awards Due

9

23 - 27 Mar

5

Mon – Fri - SWOP

10

30 March -3 April

4

Wed – Y9 -13 Parent Teacher Interviews

Thursday-Last Day Term 1

Fri - Good Friday

TERM 2                                                                                                                                                  48 days or 96 half days 11 weeks

1

20-24 April

5

Pandemics: 

A study of the cause and impacts of pandemics in past and modern-day societies.

Friday-ML T1 Goals and Targets Update

2

27 April -1 May

4

Mon - Anzac Day 

3

4 - 8 May

5

Green Week

Y9 & 10 Papers due to LN

4

11-15 May

5

Mon - Check Markbooks for Reports

Y9 Options Group 2 begins 

5

18 – 22 May

5

Mon – Fri: Y9 & 10 Assessment Week/Lit & Numeracy Corequisites

Wed – Y13 AT Risk Parent Checkpoint

6

25 -29 May 

5

Samoan Language Week

7

1 -5 June

4

 Mon - King’s Birthday

8

8 - 12 Jun

5

Summative assessment: Power point/Poster - A values and social decision-making exploration on the causes and impacts of pandemics in past and modern-day societies.

Green Week

Thurs: Y11 – 13 Subject Reports Due

9

15 - 19 Jun

5

Green Week

Thurs - Y9 &10 Subject Reports Due

10

22 – 26 June

5

Thurs – Term 2 Awards due on Kamar

11

29 Jun – 3 Jul

5

Mon: Year 10 Group 2 Options begins

Tues - Y9-13 Parent/Teacher interviews

Friday: Last Day of Term 2

TERM 3                                                                                                                                                                                      50 days or 100 half days 10 weeks  

1

20-24 July

5

Leading the way:

Á study of people that made an impact on society.

Mon: Term 2 Awards

Fri: ML Term 2 Goals Targets Update due to LN

2

27-31 July

5

Confirm all External Entries

Sept BOT Template sent to ML

Wed: SDA Feeder School Visit

HOD Budget Template sent to ML

3

3 - 7 Aug

5

Green Week

Cook Island Language Week

4

10 -14 Aug

5

Wellness Week

Fri: Sept BOT Reports Due

5

17-21 Aug

5

Tongan Language Week

6

24 -28 Aug

5

GREEN WEEK

Y9 Options Group 3 begins

Budgets due to GT

7

31 Aug-4 Sept

5

Summative assessment: Research/Inquiry - A focus on values exploration, social decision-making, and inquiry based on significant people and their impact on society.

SDA Heritage Week

Y11 – 13 Derived Grade Exam Papers Due

Fri: Term 3 awards submitted

8

7-11 Sept

5

Y11 – 13 Derived Grade

Assessment Week 

Lit/Num Corequisites

9

14 -18 Sept

5

Te Reo Maori Language Week

Thurs: MCAT exam, DCAT External

10

21 -25 Sep

5

Tues: NCEA Update Y11-13

Parent Teacher Interviews

TERM 4                                                                                                                                                                41 days or 82 half days to 11 December 9 weeks 

1

12-16 Oct

5

Influence and impact of Trading Partners:

A study of New Zealand’s trading partners with special focus on the relationship with China, Australia, and the USA.

Mon: Term 3 Awards Assembly

Y9&10 Diagnostic testing

Thurs: Y11-13 Subject reports Due 

Check Mark books

2

19 -23 Oct

5

Thurs: Y9 & 10 Exam Paper Due

3

26 -30 Oct

4

Mon: Labour Day

Tues – Fri: Y9 & 10 Assessment Week/ Lit & Num Corequisites

Y11-13 Prize-winners due on Kamar

Fri: Y11-13 Homeroom Reports Due

4

2- 6 Nov 

5

Tues: Y10 Subject Reports Due

Wed: Y11 -13 Reports printed and collated

Thurs: Y9 & 10 Prize-winners confirmed

Fri: Y10 Homeroom Reports Due

5

9 -13 Nov

5

Mon: NCEA Exams Begin

Wed: Y9 Subject Reports Due

Thurs: Y9 Homeroom Reports Due

Fri: Term 4 Awards for Y9 & 10 due on Kamar

Fri: Y10 Homeroom Reports Due

6

16 -20 Nov

5

Print and Sign Reports

7

23 -27 Nov 

5

Formative assessment: exploring New Zealand’s traditional and 21st Century Trading Partners.

Fri: NCEA Finishes

Fri: Prizegiving Practice

8

30 Nov- 4 Dec

5

Wed: Prizegiving

9

7- 11 Dec

5

Wed: Term 4 Junior Assembly

Last Day of School

Te Reo

Visual Art

Year 9 Typographic logo using student’s name

Year 9 Anime frame scale and enlargement

1o Athlete Development

Bible

Yr 10 Bible 2026  Topic Calendar

 (school open 380 half days)

TERM 1                                                                                                                 47 days or 94 half days;  10 weeks

Week 

Dates

Days

TOPIC              

ASSESSMENT

EVENTS

1

26-30 Jan 

4

Introduction to Yr 10 Bible

Y9 &10 Options Group 1

(Mon- Auckland Anniversary Day holiday)

2

2-6 Feb

4

Gospels

Wed - Y9 Parent info evening

(Wed - Waitangi Day holiday)

3

9-13 Feb

5

Gospels/ Groups waiting for Deliverer

Y10 Diagnostic testing week

STARs camp (Wed-Fri) 

Fri: ML BOT reports due to LN

4

16-20 Feb

5

OT Prophecies 

Y9 Diagnostic testing week

5

23-27 Feb 

5

Nativity Story – Jesus Birth/ John the Baptist

Wellness week

Wed-Year 10-13 NCEA Info Evening

Fri: Sports Day

6

2-6 Mar

5

Birth events

7

9-13 Mar

5

Jesus as a boy

Mon-School Photo Day 

Fri-Sunday Senior Boys and Girls Camp (TBC)

8

16-20 Mar

5

Assessment prep activities

Assessment of Nativity Story begins 16 March

Mon - MLG Presentation to BOT

Thur – Term 1 Awards Due

9

23-27 Mar

5

Mon-Fri- SWOP

10

30 March—3 April

4

Due 3 April : Nativity Power Point Assessment

Wed- Year 9-13 Parent Teacher Interviews

Thur-Last Day term 1

(Fri-Good Friday)

TERM 2                                                                                                                   48 days or 96 half days 10 weeks

1

20-24 April

5

Jesus - infant

Friday-ML T1 Goals and Targets Due

2

27 April – 1 May

4

Jesus Baptism

(Mon-ANZAC Day)

3

4-8 May

5

Jesus Temptations

Green Week

Y9&10 Exam papers to LN

4

11-15 May

5

Revision activities

Mon -Check markbooks for Reports

Y9 Options Group 2 begins 

5

18-22 May

5

EXAM Week

Mon-Fri: Y9&10 Assessment Week/

Lit and Numeracy Corequisites

Wed-Year 13 AT Risk Parent Checkpoint

6

25-29 May

5

Jesus’ Miracles

Term 1 & first 3 weeks of Term 2 Exam/Test in 2 classes

Samoan Language Week

7

1-5 Jun

4

Jesus Miracles Skit script write ups

Mon- King’s Birthday

8

8-12 Jun

5

Green Week

Y11-13 Subj Reports Due

9

15-19 Jun

5

Green Week

Thur: Y9&10 subj reports due 

10

22-26

5

Skit Practices

Thur-Term 2 Awards due on Kamar

11

29 Jun-3 Jul

5

Mon: Y10 Group 2 Options begin

Tues: Y9-13 Parent/Teacher interviews

Fri-Last Day of Term 2

TERM 3                                                                                                                                         50 days or 100 half days 10 weeks  

1

20-24 July

5

Mon: Term 2 Awards Assembly

Fri: ML Term 2 Goals&Targets Update due to LN

2

27-31 July

5

Jesus’ Miracles Skits performance week

Each group performs during class times; it’s recorded and marked by Teacher using Marking Rubric

Confirm all external Entries

Sept BOT Template sent to ML

Wed-SDA Feeder School Visit

HOD Budget Template sent to ML

3

3-7 August

5

Passion Week – Mary anointing Jesus’ feet, Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Clearing the Temple

Worksheets

Green Week

Cook Island Language Week

4

10-14 Aug

5

Last Supper, The trial,

 Prep for assessment

Wellness Week

Fri: Sept BOT Reports Due

5

17-21 Aug

5

Death & Resurrection

Tongan Language Week

6

24-28 Aug

5

Sure salvation and ending of Jesus Unit

GREEN WEEK

Y9 Options Group 3 begins

Budgets due to GT

7

31 Aug-4 Sept

5

Prep for assessment 

Use “The resurrection” to break down the question and co-construct essay using the LEER structure.

SDA Heritage Week

Y11-13 Derived Grade Exam Papers Due

Fri: Term 3 awards submitted, 

8

7-11 Sept

5

Y11 – 13 Derived Grade

Assessment Week 

Lit/Num Corequisites

9

14-18 Sept

5

Provide another question about “The trial” for students to prepare their own essay.

Te Reo Language Week

Thur: MCAT exam , DCAT External

10

21-25 Sep

5

Tuesday: NCEA Update Y11-13 Parent Teacher Interviews

TERM 4                                                                                                                     41 days or 82 half days to 8 December  9 weeks 

1

12-16 Oct

5

Prep for assessment (continued)

Mon: Term 3 Awards Assembly

Y9&10 Diagnostic testing

Thurs: Y11-13 Subject reports due 

Fri: Check Markbooks

2

19-23 Oct

5

Thurs: Y9&10 Exam Paper due

3

26-30 Oct 

4

Tues-Friday Y9&10 Assessment Week/ Lit/Num Corequisites

Y11-13 Prizewinners due on Kamar

Fri: Y11-13 Homeroom Reports due 

Monday: Labour Day

4

2-6 Nov

5

Assessment - Essay

2 periods for the Open Book Essay Test based on Term 3 work

Tues: Y10 subject reports Due

Wed: Y11-13 Reports printed and collated

Thurs: Y9&10  Prizewinners confirmed

Fri: Y10 Homeroom Reports due

5

9-13 Nov

5

Preparation for Level 1 Assessment about Matthew Narratives

Mon:  NCEA Exams Begin

Wed: Y9 Subject Reports due

Thur: Y9 Homeroom Reports Due

 Fri: Term 4 Awards for Y9&10 due on Kamar

Fri: Y10 Homeroom reports due

6

16-20 Nov

5

Print and Sign Reports

7

23-27 Nov 

5

Fri: NCEA Finishes

Fri: Prizegiving Practice

8

30 Nov-4 Dec

5

Wed: Prizegiving 

9

7-11 Dec

5

Wed- Term 4 Junior Assembly

Last Day of School

English

2026  Y10 English Topic Calendar 

 (school open 380 half days)

TERM 1                                                                                                                                              50 days or 100 half days;  11 weeks

Wk 

Dates 

Days

TOPIC              

LESSON PROGRESSION

ASSESSM’T

EVENTS

1

29 Jan-2 Feb 

4

Information Literacy

- Calendar – year overview, Eng curric (make/create meaning), PAILS

- Introduce research – why research?, research skills

- View research report exemplar/s and its parts

Mon - Akld Anniver hols

2

5-9 Feb

4

- Brainstorm, discuss & select research issue

- Form 2 open research questions (why…  

- Write introduction to research report

- Set up evaluation table

Tues - Waitangi hols

3

12-16 Feb

5

- E-asTTle testing

- Collect 2 data/resources to answer question 1

- Evaluate resource (CRAAP)

- Write 1 paragraph answer

.

4

19-23 Feb

5

- Collect 2 data/resources to answer question 2

- Evaluate resources (CRAAP)

- Write 1 paragraph answer

5

26 Feb-1 Mar

5

- Write conclusion and complete research report

Report due:

Thurs 29 Feb

Fri: Sports Day

6

4-8 Mar

5

Written Text:  Diary

- Introduction and background to text – WW2, Ann Frank, 

- PAILS

- Conventions and aspects of Diaries

- short paragraph on background info 

- Read Diary & reading comprehension questions

- Grammar exercises

- Unfamiliar Text

7

11-15 Mar

5

-  Introduce Theme/s in Diary (begin noting events evidence of theme – use table)

- Read Diary & reading comprehension questions

- Grammar exercises

- Unfamiliar Text

- short paragraph (SERQEL structure) on info found on theme so far

8

18-22 Mar

5

- Continue reading and comprehension questions

- Introduce character and characterisation of Anne (begin noting actions of characters supporting theme)

- short paragraph (SERQEL structure) on info found on Anne so far

9

25-29 Mar

4

- Continue reading and answering/discussing questions

- Introduce plot and structure

- short paragraph (SERQEL structure) on info found on plots and structure (refer to events/structure that support theme)

10

1--5 April

3

View essay questions/format/unpacking question

- View exemplars

- Review short paragraphs and create answer to selected question 

Easter Mon and Tues

11

8-12 April

5

- Cont and complete essay question, Grammar, Unfamiliar text

Essay due:

Fri 12 April

TERM 2                                                                                                                                                  48 days or 96 half days 10 weeks

Wk 

Dates 

Days

TOPIC              

LESSON PROGRESSIONsion                                                                                                                      

ASSESSM’T

EVENTS

1

29 Apr-3 May

5

Poetry

Poetry

- Intro and overview of poetry unit, skills (PAILS)

- Types of poems,

- Conventions of poetry with egs

- Notes on aspects of poetry

- Intended effects of language features.

- Grammar exercises

- Unfamiliar text

- CAA writing preparation

2

6-10 May

5

- Introduce Poem 1, background - author, title, social context

- Reading of poem, comprehension questions (theme etc),

- Close reading of poem - Identifying language features/aspects, explaining/linking aspects to intended effect on reader, link to theme

- Outline explain poem structure

- Discussing wider world context – other texts, identifying human nature, impact on society

- short paragraph on response to/understanding of poem

- Grammar exercises

- Unfamiliar text

- CAA writing preparation

3

13-17 May

5

- Intro to Poem 2

- Reading of poem, comprehension questions.

- Close reading of poem (language features, structure etc)

- Writing response to poem

- Grammar exercises

- Unfamiliar text

- CAA writing preparation

Green Week

4

20-24 May

5

Lit/Num Corequisite

5

27-31 May

5

- Create a poem in response to the poem/poems studied in this unit.

- Statement of intent (structure, purpose, audience, idea)

- Brainstorm, plan, structure

6

3-7 Jun

4

- creating poem

Mon- King’s Bday

7

10-14 Jun

5

- creating poem

8

17-21 Jun

5

- creating poem

Green Week

9

24-28 Jun

4

Complete poem creation

Poem Due:

Fri 28 Jun

Fri-Matariki Hols.

10

1-5 July

5

Y9-13 Parent interviews

TERM 3                                                                                                                                  - 50 days or 100 half days  10 weeks     

Wk 

Dates 

Days

TOPIC              

LESSON PROGRESSION

ASSESSM’T

EVENTS

1

22-26 July

5

Speech

- introduce, overview of Speech Unit

- View motivating speeches v ineffective speeches (complete comparison/contrast table). View transcripts

- Discuss context and impact on language

- Conventions of speech (rhetorical question, etc)

- PAILS

2

29 Jul –  2 Aug

5

 - Select an issue and write a speech voicing one solution to that issue

- Statement of intent (structure, purpose, audience, idea)

- Brainstorm, plan and structure speech outline

3

5-9 Aug

5

- Drafting speech (checklist of conventions/aspects)

Green Week

4

12-16 Aug

5

- Drafting speech (checklist of conventions/aspects)

-  Practising speeches (posture, voice, pause etc).

5

19-23 Aug

5

- Complete speech presentations

Speech Due:

19-23 Aug

6

26-30 Aug

5

CAA prep – writing prac, unfamiliar text, grammar

7

2-6 Sept

5

CAA prep - writing prac, unfamiliar text, grammar

8

9-13 Sept

5

Lit/Num Corequisite

9

16-20 Sept

5

Film

- Introduce and overview of Film Unit – why have movies?

- PAILS

- Film conventions

- Captivating movies v boring movies – discuss film reviews

- Background to short film – producer, title, historical context

- View film

10

23-27 Sep

5

Review film – comprehension questions

TERM 4                                                                                                                                                                  42 days or 84 half days to 7 December  9 weeks 

Wk 

Dates 

Days

TOPIC              

LESSON PROGRESSION

ASSESSM’T

EVENTS

1

14-18 Oct

5

Film

- View short film

- Identify and discuss narrative structure, character, theme

- Short paragraph on link between characterisation and theme (evidence)

2

21-25 Oct

5

- View and discuss film essay exemplar

- Unpack and brainstorm film essay

- Outline, structure (SERQEL) and draft essay

3

28 Oct – 1 Nov

4

- Continue writing essay

Mon: Labour Day

4

4-8  Nov

5

- Continue writing essay

NCEA Exams Begin

5

11-15 Nov

5

- Complete writing essay

Essay Due:

15 Nov

6

18-22 Nov

5

School Production

7

25-29 Nov 

5

8

2-6 Dec

5

9

9-13 Dec

Last Day of School

Mathematics

Auckland Seventh Day Adventist High School

YR 10 Mathematics 2026

Information for Parents and Students

Dear Parents/ Caregivers

Thank you for choosing ASDAH to support your child’s spiritual, academic and physical development this year. We, in the Mathematics Department, welcome you and your family into our learning environment. This is a brief note to inform you of how we intend to support your child’s learning in Mathematics.  

Learning and Teaching

As in Yr 9, Yr 10 students are grouped into three mixed ability classes (their homerooms).  All students will do on average 55 minutes of maths each day four times a week. At Yr 10 students will be expected to do a minimum of 20 mins homework three nights a week.   

This year students in Yr10 will have two opportunities at the NCEA Numeracy external exam. They will also attempt one internal Achievement standard. 

The Numeracy exam is worth 10 credits and students need to pass this in order to gain NCEA Level 1. The internal is worth 5 credits.

At ASDAH we use contemporary teaching methods while maintaining the traditional standards expected of good behaviour and respect. In all our programs there will be an emphasis on the special character focus of the school.

Subject Information 

The New Zealand education system measures a student’s development in Mathematics using curriculum levels. At year 10 students should be working at Level 5.  By the end of year 10 students should progress into Level 6. Some students will naturally be above or below these levels however on average most students follow the criteria tabled below.

Yr 9 

Yr 10

Yr 11

Yr 12

Yr 13

L4

L5

L6

L7

L8

The following Table details the topics and assessments programmed in the year 10 course.

TERMS

Topics to be covered 

ASSESSMENTS

Term 1 

Weeks 

 1- 10

MEASUREMENT/FINANCE (Using Num/Alg/Graphs)

Asttle Test Number week 1/2 (Diagnostic Test)

Test week 6

Test week 10

Term 2 

Weeks

 1-3

4

5-9

10-11

STATS-FINANCE 

(Bivariate Data/Alg/Graphs)

Numeracy Revision

Graphs non Linear

Geometry (with algebra)

Week 5  Numeracy Exam 

Topic test week 9

Term 3 

Weeks

 1-3

4-6

7-8

9-10

Geometry/ Trig (with algebra)

Probability

Numeracy Revision+ Exam

Achievement Standard AS 1.1

Topic test week 4

Numeracy Exam

Term 4 Weeks

 1-2  

 3

4

5-8

Achievement Standard AS 1.1

Revision

Exams

Achievement Standard AS 1.1

End of year -Exams 

Achievement Standard AS 1.1 Assessment

Equipment  

2 Squared exercise books

Blue pen/ HB pencil/ Eraser/ 30cm ruler/protractor

Scientific calculator 

Homework will be issued at least three times each week.

NOTE: 

For further assistance in your child's learning we suggest you visit the Education Perfect website and enrol. It is an excellent platform and is used extensively in most NZ schools.

Exams and Reporting

In terms 2 and 4 students will sit junior exams, as well as the Numeracy external in terms 2 and 3. Reports will be sent out in terms 2 and 4 and will provide parents with data indicating the levels at which students are working.

Kind Regards 

1. Poleki (HOD Maths)                   

Science

Social Studies

 Year 10 Social Studies Topic Calendar - 2026

 (school open 380 half days)

TERM 1                                                                                                                                                47 days or 94 half days; 10 weeks

Week 

Dates

Days

TOPIC              

ASSESSMENT

EVENTS

1

26 - 30 Jan

4

World War One -Gallipoli.

A study of New Zealand’s involvement in WW1 with a special focus on Gallipoli.

Y9 &10 Options Group 1

(Mon- Auckland Anniversary Day holiday)

2

2- 6 Feb

4

Wed - Y9 Parent info evening

Fri - Waitangi Day holiday

3

9- 13Feb

5

Y10 Diagnostic testing week

STARs camp (Wed-Fri) 

Fri: ML BOT reports due to LN

4

16 - 20 Feb

5

Y9 Diagnostic testing week

5

23 - 27 Feb 

5

Wellness week

Wed-Year 10-13 NCEA Information Evening

Fri: Sports Day

6

2- 6 Mar

5

7

9 – 13 Mar

5

Mon – School Photo Day

Fri -Sunday – Senior boys & Girls Camp (TBC)

8

16 - 20 Mar

5

Summative Assessment: PowerPoint/Poster – A values and social decision-making exploration on the causes and impacts of wars on past and modern-day societies.

MLG Presentation to BOT

Thurs – Term 1 Awards Due

9

23 - 27 Mar

5

Mon – Fri - SWOP

10

30 March -3 April

4

Wed – Y9 -13 Parent Teacher Interviews

Thursday-Last Day Term 1

Fri - Good Friday

TERM 2                                                                                                                                                  48 days or 96 half days 11 weeks

1

20-24 April

5

Climate Change

This unit looks at the causes, impacts and the global action on climate change.

Friday-ML T1 Goals and Targets Update

2

27 April -1 May

4

Mon - Anzac Day 

3

4 - 8 May

5

Green Week

Y9 & 10 Papers due to LN

4

11-15 May

5

Mon - Check Markbooks for Reports

Y9 Options Group 2 begins 

5

18 – 22 May

5

Year 10 Social Studies Mid-Year Exams

Mon – Fri: Y9 & 10 Assessment Week/Lit & Numeracy Corequisites

Wed – Y13 AT Risk Parent Checkpoint

6

25 -29 May 

5

Samoan Language Week

7

1 -5 June

4

Summative Assessment: Research/Inquiry – Research work focusing on the impact of climate change in Aotearoa and globally.

 Mon - King’s Birthday

8

8 - 12 Jun

5

Green Week

Thurs: Y11 – 13 Subject Reports Due

9

15 - 19 Jun

5

Green Week

Thurs - Y9 &10 Subject Reports Due

10

22 – 26 June

5

Thurs – Term 2 Awards due on Kamar

11

29 Jun – 3 Jul

5

Mon: Year 10 Group 2 Options begins

Tues - Y9-13 Parent/Teacher interviews

Friday: Last Day of Term 2

TERM 3                                                                                                                                                                                      50 days or 100 half days 10 weeks  

1

20-24 July

5

Developing a Nation.

A study of key individuals and parties involved in developing the Treaty of Waitangi and its consequences after the signing.

Mon: Term 2 Awards

Fri: ML Term 2 Goals Targets Update due to LN

2

27-31 July

5

Confirm all External Entries

Sept BOT Template sent to ML

Wed: SDA Feeder School Visit

HOD Budget Template sent to ML

3

3 - 7 Aug

5

Green Week

Cook Island Language Week

4

10 -14 Aug

5

Wellness Week

Fri: Sept BOT Reports Due

5

17-21 Aug

5

Tongan Language Week

6

24 -28 Aug

5

GREEN WEEK

Y9 Options Group 3 begins

Budgets due to GT

7

31 Aug-4 Sept

5

Summative Assessment: Research/Inquiry – A focus on values exploration, social decision-making, and inquiry based on significant people and parties involved in developing the Treaty of Waitangi and its consequences after the signing.

SDA Heritage Week

Y11 – 13 Derived Grade Exam Papers Due

Fri: Term 3 awards submitted

8

7-11 Sept

5

Y11 – 13 Derived Grade

Assessment Week 

Lit/Num Corequisites

9

14 -18 Sept

5

Te Reo Maori Language Week

Thurs: MCAT exam, DCAT External

10

21 -25 Sep

5

Tues: NCEA Update Y11-13

Parent Teacher Interviews

TERM 4                                                                                                                                                                41 days or 82 half days to 11 December 9 weeks 

1

12-16 Oct

5

Global Issues

A close study of global issues and its impact such as multinational companies (Nike, MacDonalds); pandemics; trade and globalisation.

Mon: Term 3 Awards Assembly

Y9&10 Diagnostic testing

Thurs: Y11-13 Subject reports Due 

Check Mark books

2

19 -23 Oct

5

Thurs: Y9 & 10 Exam Paper Due

3

26 -30 Oct

4

Year 10 Social Studies End of Year Exams.

Mon: Labour Day

Tues – Fri: Y9 & 10 Assessment Week/ Lit & Num Corequisites

Y11-13 Prize-winners due on Kamar

Fri: Y11-13 Homeroom Reports Due

4

2- 6 Nov 

5

Tues: Y10 Subject Reports Due

Wed: Y11 -13 Reports printed and collated

Thurs: Y9 & 10 Prize-winners confirmed

Fri: Y10 Homeroom Reports Due

5

9 -13 Nov

5

Mon: NCEA Exams Begin

Wed: Y9 Subject Reports Due

Thurs: Y9 Homeroom Reports Due

Fri: Term 4 Awards for Y9 & 10 due on Kamar

Fri: Y10 Homeroom Reports Due

6

16 -20 Nov

5

Print and Sign Reports

7

23 -27 Nov 

5

Summative Assessment: Research/Inquiry – Exploring Poverty vs Trade or Globalisation.

Fri: NCEA Finishes

Fri: Prizegiving Practice

8

30 Nov- 4 Dec

5

Wed: Prizegiving

9

7- 11 Dec

5

Wed: Term 4 Junior Assembly

Last Day of School

Students will develop a range of art skills in this course including drawing, painting, carving, sculpture and printmaking using a range of media and techniques. Students will learn to analyse artworks and how to apply ideas to their own masterpieces.

Year 10 Graphite pencil Techniques

Year 10 Patterned feather.  Black and white on grey paper

Year 10 Shane Cotton inspired Layered painting.

This course is an excellent introduction to Accounting, Economics and Business. In Economics students will learn about scarcity, opportunity cost and consumer demand, and in Accounting how to prepare basic Financial Reports for businesses. In Business they will take part in the school’s Market Day where they will learn how to run a business enterprise by working in groups to design, market, produce and sell a product of their choice. This course is ideal for students who would like to study Accounting or Business Studies for NCEA.

2026 10 Commerce Topic Calendar

 (school open 380 half days)

TERM 1                                                                                                                                              50 days or 100 half days;  11 weeks

Week 

Dates

Days

TOPIC              

ASSESSMENT

EVENTS

Introduction to Accounting Unit

1

27-31 Jan 

4

Introduction to accounting

What is accounting and what are the parts of accounting?

who uses accounting information?

Elements of accounting

• Assets
• Liabilities
• Net worth
• Expenses

Writing transactions

Y9 &10 Options Group 1

(Mon- Auckland Anniversary Day holiday)

2

3-7 Feb

4

Capital and revenue expenditure

Depreciation

Wed - Y9 Parent info evening

(Thurs - Waitangi Day holiday)

3

10-14 Feb

5

Income Statement (Profit and loss account) or statement of financial performance

Y10 Diagnostic testing week

STARs camp (Wed-Fri) 

Fri: ML BOT reports due to LN

4

17-21 Feb

5

Depreciation methods/calculations

Statement of financial position preparation

Y9 Diagnostic testing week

5

24-28 Feb 

5

Statement of Financial position

Accounting concepts.

Wellness week

Wed-Year 10-13 NCEA Information Evening

Fri: Sports Day

6

3-7 Mar

5

Financial statements and entity viability

Mon-School Photo Day

7

10-14 Mar

5

Accounting Unit Review and practice test

Accounting Unit Summative Test

Fri-Sunday Senior Boys and Girls Camp

Introduction to Economics Unit

8

17-21 Mar

5

Introduction to Economics

What is economics?

What is the economic problem? Key terms Needs and wants

Scarcity, choice, opportunity cost

Goods and services

Mon - MLG Presentation to BOT

Thur – Term 1 Awards Due

9

24-28 Mar

4

Values and influences on values

Types of business organisations

10

31 March—4 April

3

The law of demand

Demand schedules and curves

Factors affecting demand

Necessities, Luxuries, and inferior goods

11

7-11 April

5

Supply

Sketching supply curves from supply schedules

Mon-Fri- SWOP

Wed- Year 9-13 Parent Teacher Interviews

Fri-Last Day term 1

TERM 2                                                                                                                                                  48 days or 96 half days 10 weeks

Influences on supply

Economics Unit Review and assessment

Introduction to Economics review and summative test

1

2April-2 May

5

Influences on supply

Economics Unit Review and assessment

Introduction to Economics review and summative test

Friday-ML T1 Goals and Targets Update

Introduction to Marketing Unit

2

5-9 May

5

Setting up of a business

Choosing a product

And place

Preparing a survey

Company meeting

3

12--16 May

5

Promotion and price

Green Week

Y9&10 Exam papers to LN

4

19-23 May

5

Place

Sales budget

Running a business

Company meeting

Taking preorders

Mon -Check markbooks for Reports

Y9 Options Group 2 begins 

Mon-Fri: Y9&10 Assessment Week/

Lit and Numeracy Corequisites

5

26-30 May

5

Taking preorders Market Day preparation

Market Day

Setting up your Company

Samoan Language Week

Wed-Year 13 AT Risk Parent Checkpoint

6

2-6 Jun

4

Advertising/Marking your product

Making your company known

Wellness Week

Mon- King’s Birthday

Wed Y9&10 Papers due

7

9-13 Jun

5

Publicising your product

Taking preorders

Thur: Y9&10 subj reports due

8

16-20 Jun

5

Taking pre-orders

Market Day week

10 Commerce 81A Market Day

Friday June 20, 2025

Green Week

Thur: Term 2 awards due

Fri-Matariki Holiday

9

23-27 Jun

4

Introduction to accounting

What is accounting and what are the parts of accounting?

who uses accounting information?

Elements of accounting

• Assets
• Liabilities
• Net worth
• Expenses

Writing transactions

International Language Week

Mon: Print&Check Y11-13 reports

Mon: Y10 Group 2 Options begin

Tues: Y9-13 Parent/Teacher interviews

Wed: Y9&10 homeroom reports due

Last Day of Term 2

TERM 3                                                                                                                                                                                     50 days or 100 half days  10 weeks  

Capital and revenue expenditure

Depreciation

1

14-18 July

5

Income Statement (Profit and loss account) or statement of financial performance

Mon: Term 2 Awards Assembly

Fri: ML Term 2 Goals&Targets Update due to LN

2

21-25 July

5

Depreciation methods/calculations

Statement of financial position preparation

Confirm all external Entries

Sept BOT Template sent to MLG

SDA Feeder School Visit

HOD Budget Template sent to MLG

3

28 July -1 August

5

Statement of Financial position

Accounting concepts.

Green Week

4

4-8 Aug

5

Financial statements and entity viability

Cook Island Language Week

Wellness Week

Fri: Sept BOT Reports Due

5

11-15 Aug

5

Accounting Unit Review and practice test

Accounting Unit Summative Test

Introduction to Economics Units

6

18-22 Aug

5

What is economics?

What is the economic problem? Key terms Needs and wants, Scarcity, choice, opportunity cost

Goods and services

Tongan Language Week

Y9 Options Group 3 begins

7

25-29 August

5

Values and influences on values

Types of business organisations

SDA Heritage Week

Fri: Term 3 awards submitted, Budgets due to GT

8

1-5 Sept

5

The law of demand

Demand schedules and curves

Factors affecting demand

Necessities, Luxuries, and inferior goods

Y11 – 13 Derived Grade

Assessment Week 

Lit/Num Corequisites

9

8-12 Sept

5

Supply

Sketching supply curves from supply schedules

Influences on supply

Lit/Num Corequisites

Thur: MCAT exam , DCAT External

10

15-19 Sep

5

Economics Unit Review and assessment

Introduction to Economics review and summative test

Te Reo Language Week

Tuesday: NCEA Update Y11-13 Parent Teacher Interviews

TERM 4                                                                                                                                                                  44 days or 88 half days to 7 December  9 weeks 

Introduction to Marketing Unit

1

6-10 Oct

5

The 4 P’s of Marketing

Product, promotion, price, and place

Mon: Term 3 Awards Assembly

Y9&10 Diagnostic testing

Thurs: Y11-13 Subject reports due 

Fri: Check Markbooks

2

13-17 Oct

5

Promotion and price

Thurs: Y9&10 Exam Paper due

3

20-24 Oct 

5

Place

Sales budget

Running a b usiness

Company meeting

Tues-Friday Y9&10 Assessment Week/ Lit/Num Corequisites

Y11-13 Prizewinners due on Kamar

Fri: Y11-13 Homeroom Reports due 

4

27-31 Oct

4

Market Day preparation

Market Day - 

Thursday October 30, 2025

Monday: Labour Day

Tues: Y10 subject reports Due

Wed: Y11-13 Reports printed and collated

Thurs: Y9&10     Prizewinners confirmed

Fri: Y10 Homeroom Reports due

5

3-7 Nov

5

Reporting the financial reports for a partnership entity

Partnership Accounting

Income Statement

Mon:  NCEA Exams Begin

Wed: Y9 Subject Reports due

Thur: Y9 Homeroom Reports Due

 Fri: Term 4 Awards for Y9&10 due on Kamar

Fri: Y10 Homeroom reports due

6

10-14 Nov

5

Statement of Financial Position

7

17-21 Nov 

5

Financial Statements rounded

Wed: NCEA Finishes

Fri: Prizegiving Practice

8

24-28 Nov

5

Introduction Partnerships conclusion

Marketing Unit Conclusion

Thursday-Year production

9

1-5 Dec

5

Year round-up Activities

Year round-up Activities

Tues: Prizegiving 

Fri Term 4 Junior Assembly

Last Day of School

Students will learn about the exciting and interesting world of digital technologies. They will undertake projects that incorporate digital concepts and tools and gain an understanding of digital systems as well as digital media. Projects will have a broad focus on applied use of programming and digital media, such as websites, social media, animations, game development and computer graphics. It is recommended students wishing to take this course have an interest in, and desire to follow, possible careers in the Digital Technologies fields. (Students can take any of the Digital Technologies courses.)

This course introduces students to the basic skills required in meal planning, practical cookery and nutritional knowledge together with food development. There will also be a bi-cultural component which could be hangi food and meals of a Pasifika nature. This subject will offer pupils the necessary knowledge and skills needed if they were to take the subject at a senior level. This course requires focus and commitment.

This course is adapted from the Technology curriculum and has a high emphasis on producing practical projects. During the year students are introduced to a range of woodworking skills using hand tools and some of the powered equipment. Take-home assignments and different project designs support and give students the confidence to produce quality practical projects. The students learn the essential skills of marking out, cutting and assembly as well as learning to work safely at each stage of the project. This course provides a good progression for those students interested in apprenticeships in the carpentry, furniture making and architecture trades.

Course Description: 

In 10DTEC the students learn the basic skills they will need to carry them on to L1MTEC. They will cover Health & Safety, construction materials, use of a range of hand tools and joining techniques.

This course leads to: 

• NCEA Level 1

Special Costs: 

Standard NZQA fees apply and students are encouraged to purchase their practical work/project on completion at material cost.

Term 1: Serving Tray/Desk Clock:

Assessemnt

Curr

Level

Credits

Lit/

Num

Full Title

Internal/

External

10DTEC01

5

2

Lit

Marking and Measuring

Int

10DTEC02

5

2

Use of Tools (Cutting & Shaping)

Int

10DTEC03

5

2

Health & Safety

Int

10DTEC04

5

2

Design and Concept

Int

10DTEC05

5

2

Assembly and Finishing

Int

TOTAL CREDITS

10

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course develops practical and academic skills in preparation for
senior study. Students cover notation, aural training, exploration through song-writing and utilize theoretical knowledge into practice (equivalent to
the ABRSM Grade 2 level). Students study western art music and compare
styles according to the NCEA Level 1 Music Works standard. Instrument tuition is
compulsory with school itinerant teachers and/or private teacher reaching
at least Grade 2 ABRSM level. Participation in co-curricular music groups is
compulsory (Choirs, Brass Band) and all voice students must be in one of the school choirs. The opportunity to perform at Assemblies and external competitions is encouraged. 6 NCEA Level 1credits are built into the course and there are optional credits available. The opportunity to sit the Associated Board for the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) music exams is encouraged.

This course is a progression from the Year 9 Te Reo Māori programme.
Students will further their skills and understanding in speaking, reading,
writing and listening. Students will also learn about, and further develop
their awareness of, the life and culture of Māori people.

Qualification: NCEA Level 1 

Entry Requirement: Students will need to be working at NZC L5 and have achieved both AS 91026(1.1) and
AS 91035(1.10) in Year 10 or permission from HOD.

Course Description: Students learn concepts, ideas and skills in Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Statistics and Number and use them to solve problems in context. Students will sit three internal standards and three externals, the MCAT algebra exam in September and the Statistics and Graphs exams in November.

This course leads to: NCEA Level 2 Mathematics Calculus and Statistics.

Vocational Pathways: Tertiary, polytechnic or trade associated with any of the following

• Construction and Infrastructure
• Primary Industries
• Manufacturing and technology
• Service Industries
• Social and Community Services
• Creative Industries

Qualification: NCEA Level 1

Course Description: 

This course gives student an opportunity to explore different aspects of religion and gives students opportunity to give service to the wider community. Students will explore their own faith and what it means to them.  They will do in-depth study into biblical passages and will develop skills to organise and lead in worship services. This is an internally assessed course.

This course leads to: Level 2 Bible

Vocational Pathways: This course contributes to the Vocational Pathways of Manufacturing and Technology.

Special Costs: Nil

This course outline needs to be read in conjunction with the requirements of NCEA e.g. authenticity, application for extension as set out in the ASDAH National Qualifications Student and Teacher Handbook.

Qualification: NCEA Level 1

Entry Requirement: Year 10 literacy and numeracy or Commerce

Course Description: Accounting enables students to make wise financial decisions by budgeting, allocating resources wisely and making informed reviews, when actual expenditures differs from budget. It enables students to understand how finances are managed using a range digital and real-time resources.

This course leads to: NCEA Level 2 Accounting and or NCEA level 2 Economics

Vocational Pathways: Economics leads to jobs in the following professions:

• Financial Accountant
• Accounting Technician, Payroll Manager
• Auditor
• Management Account
• Cost Accountant
• Taxation Accountant
• Public Accountant

Special Costs: Learning Workbook costs apply.

An interesting and challenging course, in which students will learn to create computer programs to solve authentic problems and understand computer science concepts such as searching and sorting algorithms, or file compression. Students will learn how these apply to real world contexts. Students will also learn about the inner workings of computers and software, and development processes used in industry.

Qualification: 

NCEA Level 1 Digital Technology

Course Description: 

This subject introduces student to the topic of computing and teaches them the skills to participate in an Information Technology society.  It also teaches them valuable and essential skills that can be transferred to many other fields of learning

This course leads to: 

NCEA Level 2

Vocational Pathways: 

Creative Industries, Manufacturing and Technology

Special Costs:

Standard NZQA fees apply only.

Qualification: NCEA Level 1 English
Entry Requirement:  Completion of Years 9 and 10 or equivalent 
Course Description: This subject provides you with the opportunity to gain credits towards the National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 1 (NCEA Level 1).  This course can be tailored exclusively for you and may offer you a programme of up to 24 credits.

Please refer to your senior assessment guideline booklet for the NCEA Policies at ASDAH.  You need to be aware of the Policies for Authenticity, Reassessment, Appeals, Absences and Lateness, Compassionate consideration and checking records of your results.

This course leads to: NCEA Level 2 English
Vocational Pathways:  Social and Community Services, Creative Industries
Special Costs: None

Course Outline 2019

Subject Name: Level 1 GEOGRAPHY

Subject Code: 11 GEOG

Introduction

This subject provides you with the opportunity to gain credits towards the National Certification of Education Achievement.

Please refer to your Student Diary for the NCEA Policies at ASDAH. The Geography department in general does not provide an opportunity for resubmission of internal achievement standards. You need to be aware of the Policies of Authenticity, Reassessment, Appeals, Absences and Lateness, Compassionate consideration and checking records of your results.

During this course:

• Students learn more about applying geographic skills and ideas.
• Students learn to do research in geography with direction.
• Students learn to understand and analyse contemporary and global geographic issues.
• Students learn more about the sustainability of dairy farming in New Zealand.
• Students learn more about the impact of extreme natural events in New Zealand.
• There is one excursion in Term 1.

Topic Guide

TERMS/ WEEKS

Topics to be covered

Topics to be covered

Term 1

• Introduction to geographical concepts and skills [3 weeks]
• Geographical research project [7 weeks]

• Plan research, collect and record data, present data, analyse findings, draw research conclusions, evaluate the research process

Term 2

• A study of a geographic issue [5 weeks]
• A global geographic study [5 weeks]

• Explain a contemporary issue, explain people’s responses, justify a proposed solution
• Describe a global pattern, explain factors and processes, explain significance

Term 3

• A study of the sustainable use of an environment [7 weeks]
• A study of geographic concepts and skills [3 weeks]
• Consequences of the use of the environment for tourism in the Maldives.
• Analyse environments, select and apply geographic concepts

Where this course can lead to: 12 Geography NCEA Level 2, Level 3 Geography NCEA Level 3 and university courses requiring NCEA Level 3 Qualifications

Vocational Pathways: Construction and infrastructure, Primary industries, Services industry, Social and community services, and Creative Industries

It can lead to such jobs as: forestry worker, quarry worker, miner, travel agent, flight attendant, immigration officer, environmental health officer, social worker, air traffic controller, ranger, secondary school teacher, judge, anthropologist, archaeologist, atmospheric scientist oceanographer, political scientist, mining engineer, sociologist, economist, environmental judge, solicitor, astronomer, geologist, geographer, demographer, volcanologist geophysicist, statistician, map maker, land surveyor, weather forecaster, natural resources engineer, etc.

Qualification: NCEA Level 1 Achievement Standards – This subject provides you with the opportunity to gain credits towards the National Certificate of Educational Achievement.

Entry Requirement: Entry is open for this subject. Where limited places are available in Level 1 History, student’s marks from the previous year will be considered for prioritising entry.

Course Description: 

• Students learn more about identifying, selecting, organising, recording and evaluating information in their topic of research
• Students demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place of significance.
• Students learn to read, analyse and interpret historical sources.
• Students learn about the different perspectives of people in a given time period.
• Students learn to describe the cause(s), course(s) and consequence (s) of an historical event.
• Students learn about how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society.

This course leads to: Level 2 History NCEA Level 2, Level 3 History NCEA Level 3 and University courses requiring NCEA Level 3 Qualifications.

Vocational Pathways: Service Industries, Social and Community Services and Creative Industries.

Air Force, Librarian, Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Archivist, Art Historian, Barrister, Bookseller, Careers Counsellor, Community Worker, Copy-writer, Corporate/Government Lawyer, Criminologist, Curator- Art Gallery/Museum, Diplomatic Officer, Economist, Editor, Employment Advisor, Geographer, Historian, Journalist, Judge, Legal Executive, Library Assistant, Minister of Religion, Policy Analyst, Political Scientist, Press Secretary, Prison-Education Co-ordinator, Probation Officer, Recreation Administrator, Social Worker, Sociologist, Solicitor, Sub-Editor, Union Organiser, Primary or Secondary School Teacher etc.

Excursions: There are two excursions in the Level 1 History program. Excursions will attract student contribution which will be covered if students have paid their activity fee in full.

NOTE:

• If outside providers are used for assessments, these are noted on this form along with the provider code.
• *These Achievement Standards will be offered to Extension students.

The course offered in Hospitality is relevant to life skills and with the upward turn in the food market we feel that pupils at this school could gain qualifications while at school which then could lead to employment. Part of the course is to seek and use the support from local industry to put into perspective what the pupils are learning and how they can move on into the work force, doing something which they enjoy and have confidence in.

This is the first year of a three-year pretrade course in Building Construction.

Qualification: 

BCATS Level 1

This course leads to:

NCEA Level 2, Contributes to the National Certificate in BCATS.

Vocational Pathways: 

Creative Industries, Manufacturing and Technology

Special Costs:

Standard NZQA fees apply only.

Music is an enriching subject and leads to a lifelong enjoyment and appreciation of music. It has been discovered through research, that music develops mental and physical abilities and also develops cooperative and self - expression skills. The activity of working creatively and analytically develops the brain’s capacity to be flexible, to think laterally and to problem-solve.
 

This course leads to: NCEA Level 2 Music 

Vocational Pathways: The study of Music equips students with transferable skills, valuable in many areas of employment and leads to a diverse range of career pathways:

• Performing and creating
• Research and analysis
• Problem solving
• Organisational skills

Qualification: NCEA Level 1 Physical Education – Option Class.

Course Description: This subject provides you with the opportunity to gain credits towards the National Certificate of Educational Achievement and explore biophysical principles in theory based and practical settings. Students will also promote physical activity and develop leadership skills.

This course leads to: NCEA Level 2

Vocational Pathways: This course offers 6 standards that contribute to the vocational pathway award.

Special Costs: none

Qualification: L1 Science 

Entry Requirement: Y10 Science

Course Description: General Science which includes Biology, Chemistry and Physics

This course leads to: L2 Science- Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Vocational Pathways: Health Care worker, Horticulture/landscaping, sustainability (recycling etc.), farming.

Qualification: Contributes to NCEA Level 1

Course Description: Students will:

• Your course this year is designed to improve your practical art skills and build your background knowledge of how artworks can express our connection to Aotearoa.The subject matter you will use will reference the area where we live and extend this to include part of our ASDAH identity.As you build up your visual record you will examine the work of New Zealand artists which will help inform your art making approaches.

Entry Requirements: 

• Students will have successfully completed Year 9 Core Art.
• Students will have ideally taken either digital or visual art as a year 10 option.

 This course leads to: NCEA Level 2, NCEA Level 3, Tertiary studies.

 Vocational Pathways: Creative Industries

Qualification: NCEA Level 2

Entry Requirement: Level 1 Accounting, basic literacy and numeracy

Course Description: Level 2 Accounting expands and consolidates introductory accounting concepts and recording and financial statements preparation skills taught in Level 1. It prepares students to make wise financial decisions by budgeting, allocating resources wisely and making informed reviews, when actual expenditures differ from budget.  It gives students the skills to interpret financial statements

This course leads to: NCEA Level 3 Accounting

Vocational Pathways: Accounting leads to jobs in the following professions:

• Financial Accountant
• Accounting Technician, Payroll Manager
• Auditing and Cost Accounting
• Management Accounting and Taxation Accountant
• Public Accountant
• Financial Consultancy
• A host of other jobs in the financial services sector
• AS91177 (2.4) will be done depending on progress and time availability

Special Costs: Learning Workbook costs apply.

Qualification: Achievement towards NCEA Level 2. There is endorsement for this course.

Entry Requirements:   This subject is compulsory

Course Description:
Students will explore their own faith and what it means to them. They will do in depth study into Biblical passages. They will develop skills to explain meaning of sacred texts, examine contemporary social action and explain significance key beliefs within a religious tradition.

This course leads to: Level 3 Bible

Vocational Pathways: This course contributes to the Vocational Pathways of Manufacturing and Technology.

Cost: Nil
This course outline needs to be read in conjunction with the requirements of NCEA e.g. authenticity, application for extension as set out in the ASDAH National Qualifications Student and Teachers Handbook.

In studying Biology, students will develop key skills such as investigation, communication, participation and understanding science through the content of the course. this includes, exploring the diverse methods used by the plants and animals to carry out their life processes. It also includes, understanding the interaction between DNA and the environment. In addition, the students will be able to explain the interaction between ecological factors and natural selection and how this leads to genetic changes within a population.

Qualification: L2 Biology

Entry Requirement: L1 Science

Course Description: L2 Biology

This course leads to: L3 Biology

Vocational Pathways: Lab Technician, Horti-culture, Farmer, Nurse, lab technician, zoologist, Botanist, landscaper, forensic scientist, science teacher.

Special Costs:  $30 workbooks

Qualification: NCEA Level 2

Course Description: Chemistry is a core science subject that is recommended for those students wanting to pursue a scientific career or have an interest in how things in the real world are made, on a very small scale. Chemistry is essential for University courses such as nursing, medicine, engineering, and other science subjects. Chemistry is a subject for those who want an exciting challenge that allows you to gain both theoretical and practical skills for learning.

Entry Requirements: Need to have attempted L1 Metals internal AND L1 Acids and Bases External.

This course leads to: Level 3 Chemistry, University.

Vocational Pathways: Health Care worker, Horticulture/landscaping, sustainability (recycling etc.), farming, chemist, doctor, nurse, lab technician, food scientist, engineer, vet, botanist, ecologist, analysist.

Special Costs: $25 for workbooks.

Students will learn about computer programming, networks, databases, and general computer science theory such as binary, encoding and human computer interaction. Also how to apply acquired knowledge and skills to solve problems. Students have the opportunity to begin developing skills in the Digital Technologies fields that are in high demand in the job market, particularly in Computer Science and Engineering.

Qualification:

                NCEA Level 2 Computing

Entry Requirement:

NCEA Level 1

Course Description: 

This subject introduces student to the topic of computing and teaches them the skills to participate in an Information Technology society.  It also teaches them valuable and essential skills that can be transferred to many other fields of learning.

This course leads to:

NCEA Level 3

Vocational Pathways: 

Creative Industries, Manufacturing and Technology

Special Costs: 

Standard NZQA fees apply only.

Qualification: NCEA Level 2

Entry Requirement: L1 Economics, literacy and numeracy

Course Description: L2 Economics expands on concepts studied at L1. It introduces further core concepts in micro and macroeconomics. It covers daily and real life issues such as inflation, international trade, unemployment, the impact of government policies on society, and the analysis of statistical data relating to contemporary economic issues. L2 Economics lays the foundation for success in L3 and University Economics.

This course leads to: NCEA Level 3 Economics

Vocational Pathways: Economics leads to jobs in the following professions:

• Banking
• Stock market trading
• Economic analysis
• Economic journalism
• Currency analysis and trading
• Financial adviser
• Economics educationist

Special Costs: Learning Workbook costs apply.

Qualification: NCEA Level 2 English
Entry Requirement:  NCEA Level 1 English
Course Description: This subject provides you with the opportunity to gain credits towards the National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 2 (NCEA Level 2).  This course can be tailored exclusively for you and may offer you a programme of up to 24 credits.

Please refer to your senior assessment guideline booklet for the NCEA Policies at ASDAH.  You need to be aware of the Policies for Authenticity, Reassessment, Appeals, Absences and Lateness, Compassionate consideration and checking records of your results.

This course leads to: NCEA Level 3 English
Vocational Pathways: Construction and Infrastructure, Social and Community Services, Creative Industries
Special Costs: None

Course Outline 2019

Subject Name: Level 2 GEOGRAPHY

Subject Code: 12 GEOG

Introduction

This subject provides you with the opportunity to gain credits towards the National Certification of Education Achievement.

Please refer to your Student Diary for the NCEA Policies at ASDAH. The Geography department in general does not provide an opportunity for resubmission of internal achievement standards. You need to be aware of the Policies of Authenticity, Reassessment, Appeals, Absences and Lateness, Compassionate consideration and checking records of your results.

During this course:

• Students learn more about applying geographic skills and ideas.
• Students learn to do research in geography with guidance.
• Students learn more about a contemporary New Zealand Geographic issue.
• Students learn to understand and analyse contemporary and global geographic issues.
• Students learn more about global differences in development.
• There is one excursion in Term 1.

Topic Guide

TERMS/ WEEKS

Topics to be covered

Topics to be covered

Term 1

• Introduction to geographical concepts and skills [3 weeks]
• A geographic research project [7 weeks]
• Plan research, collect and record data, present data, analyse findings, draw research conclusions, evaluate the research process

Term 2

• A study of a geographic issue [5 weeks]
• A global geographic study [5 weeks]

• Explain a contemporary issue, explain people’s responses, justify a proposed solution
• Describe a global pattern, explain factors and processes, explain significance

Term 3

• Understanding disparities in Development [7 weeks]
• Geographic concepts and skills [3 weeks]
• Analyse a cultural process (tourism process) and its impacts on the environment
• Analyse environments, select and apply geographic concepts

This course can lead to: Geography NCEA Level 3 and university courses requiring NCEA Level 3 Qualifications

Vocational Pathways include: Construction and Infrastructure, Primary Industries, Service Industry, Social and Community Services, and Creative Industries.

Examples of jobs include: forestry worker, quarry worker, miner, travel agent, flight attendant, immigration officer, environmental health officer, social worker, air traffic controller, ranger, secondary school teacher, judge, anthropologist, archaeologist, atmospheric scientist oceanographer, political scientist, mining engineer, sociologist, economist, environmental judge, solicitor, astronomer, geologist, geographer, demographer, volcanologist geophysicist, statistician, map maker, land surveyor, weather forecaster, natural resources engineer, etc.

Qualification: NCEA Level 2 Achievement Standards – This subject provides you with the opportunity to gain credits towards the National Certificate of Educational Achievement.

Entry Requirement: 

Entry is open for this subject. Where limited places are available, students’ grades from the previous year will be considered for prioritising entry.

.

Course Description:

·         Students learn to plan and carry out an inquiry of a historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders.

·         Students learn to examine an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders.

·         Students learn to read, analyse and interpret historical sources.

·         Students learn more about the different perspectives of people in an historical event in a given time period.

·         Students learn to examine the causes and consequences of a historical event.

·         Students learn more about how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society.

This course leads to: Level 3 History NCEA Level 3 and University Courses requiring NCEA Level 3 Qualifications.

Vocational Pathways: Social and Community Services and Creative Industries

Air Force, Librarian, Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Archivist, Art Historian, Barrister, Bookseller, Careers Counsellor, Community Worker, Copy-writer, Corporate/Government Lawyer, Criminologist, Curator- Art Gallery/Museum, Diplomatic Officer, Economist, Editor, Employment Advisor, Geographer, Historian, Journalist, Judge, Legal Executive, Library Assistant, Minister of Religion, Policy Analyst, Political Scientist, Press Secretary, Prison-Education Co-ordinator, Probation Officer, Recreation Administrator, Social Worker, Sociologist, Solicitor, Sub-Editor, Union Organiser, Primary or Secondary School Teacher.

Excursions: There are two excursions in the Level 2 History program. Excursions will attract student contribution which will be covered if students have paid their activity fee in full.

NOTE:

• If outside providers are used for assessments, these are noted on this form along with the provider code.
• *These Achievement Standards will be offered for Extension Students.

This course provides learning required for progress in Food and Nutrition to Level 3 and to tertiary

Home Economics Course Outline 2019

Level: 2

Subject Code: H.Ec – Food and Nutrition

Introduction

Special Character: GODLINESS 

1 Timothy 4:8King James Version (KJV)

8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

This course provides learning required for progress in Food and Nutrition to Level 3 and to tertiary

   Pathway:  This course leads to : Tertiary and Hospitality Industry

Topic Guide

Term 1 (11 wks) AS 91299

Term 3 (10 wks) AS 91302

Weeks

Topics

Assessment

Weeks

Topics

Assessment

1-3

4-6

7-9

10

11

Concepts, Nutritional Needs and Guidelines

Toddlers, Personal and interpersonal issues.

Research

Assessment begin

Assessment due

1-3

4-7

8-10

Sustainable practices, Food selection 1 and 2

From grower to market, Food at home and social, economic and cultural implications.

Research

Assessment

Term 2 (10 weeks) AS 91301

Term 4 (1-3 weeks) AS91300 and AS91304

1-3

4-7

8-10

 Nutritional Issues in New Zealand – Obesity

Determinants of Health 1 & 2 and practices

Research

Practical

Assessment

1-3

Revision

NCEA exam

This is the second year of a three-year pre-trade course in carpentry/furniture
elementary construction, continuing from level 1 Building construction.

Qualification: NCEA L2

Entry Requirement: At least 12 Level 1 Mathematics credits with achievement in both AS 91027 and AS 91028

Course Description: Students learn ideas and skills in both mathematics (Algebra and Geometry) and Statistics required for calculus and/or statistics in Level 3. Students will sit both the Algebra and Calculus externals in November. 
This course leads to: NCEA Level 3 Calculus and/or Statistics. 

Vocational Pathways: Tertiary, Polytechnic or Trade associated with the following 
 
• Construction and Infrastructure 
• Primary Industries 
• Manufacturing and technology 
• Service Industries 
• Social and Community Services 
• Creative Industries 
 Special Costs: Scientific calc ($80)

Music is an enriching subject and leads to a lifelong enjoyment and appreciation of music. It has been discovered through research, that music develops mental and physical abilities and also develops cooperative and self - expression skills. The activity of working creatively and analytically develops the brain’s capacity to be flexible, to think laterally and to problem-solve.  

This course leads to: NCEA Level 3 Music 

Vocational Pathways: The study of Music equips students with transferable skills, valuable in many areas of employment and leads to a diverse range of career pathways:

• Performing and creating
• Research and analysis
• Problem solving
• Organisational skills

Qualification: NCEA Level 2 Physical Education - option class.

Course Description: This subject provides you with the opportunity to gain credits towards the National Certificate of Educational Achievement and explore biophysical principles in theory based and practical settings. Students will also promote physical activity and develop leadership skills.

This course leads to: NCEA Level 3

Vocational Pathways: This course offers 5 standards that contribute to the vocational pathway award.

Special Costs: None

Students will study Mechanics, Electricity and Waves to gain the specialist knowledge required for careers in professional engineering (a 4 year degree which includes civil engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, electrical and electronics, materials and chemical engineering, aviation) or medicine (and related careers such as physiotherapy, optometry, pharmacy and dentistry), transport, architecture and technology.

Qualification: L2 Physics

Entry Requirement: Y11 Science

Course Description: The overall theme of the course is energy and its conservation, taught in the contexts of waves, mechanics, electricity and radioactivity.

This course leads to: L3 Physics

Vocational Pathways: Health Care worker, Horticulture/landscaping, sustainability (recycling etc.), farming and engineering.

Qualification: Contributes to NCEA Level 3

Course Description: Students will:

• Your course this year is designed to improve your practical art skills and build your background knowledge.

Entry Requirements;

• Preference given to students who have successfully completed L1 Visual Art
• L2 Painting is a pre-requisite for a 3 panel L3 Painting course
• Students will have ideally taken either digital or visual art as a year 10 option.

This course leads to: NCEA Level 3, Tertiary studies.

Vocational Pathways: Assessments contribute to these vocational pathways: Service Industries and Creative Industries

Qualification: NCEA Level 3

Entry Requirement: Performing skills (voice, guitar, or any other solo instrument and have reached a Level 2 standard in consultation with the HOD)

Course Description: Music is an enriching subject and leads to a lifelong enjoyment and appreciation of music. It has been discovered through research, that music develops mental and physical abilities and also develops cooperative and self - expression skills. The activity of working creatively and analytically develops the brain’s capacity to be flexible, to think laterally and to problem-solve.

This course leads to: Tertiary entry – it is on the list for university approved subjects.

Vocational Pathways: The study of Music equips students with transferable skills, valuable in many areas of employment and leads to a diverse range of career pathways:

• Performing and creating
• Research and analysis
• Problem solving
• Organisational skills

Entry Requirement: Level 2 Accounting, basic literacy and numeracy

Course Description: Level 3 Accounting prepares students for tertiary level studies. Accounting is an approved subject and Level 3 accounting introduces students to preparation of partnership financial statements and company statements. This course will give students the skills required to perform accounting involving payroll, tax returns and other supporting accounting roles. It builds on, consolidates and adds company financial statements preparation to preparation of trading and service organisations financial statements preparation taught at Level 2

This course leads to: Year 1 University Accounting

Vocational Pathways: Accounting leads to jobs in the following professions:

• Financial Accountant
• Accounting Technician, Payroll Manager
• Auditing and Cost Accounting
• Management Accounting and Taxation Accountant
• Public Accountant
• Financial Consultancy
• A host of other jobs in the financial services sector

Special Costs: Learning Workbook costs apply.

Qualification:  NCEA Level 3. There is endorsement for this course.

Entry Requirements:   Entry to this subject is compulsory

Course Description:

This course gives students an opportunity to explore different aspects of religion and worldviews and gives students an opportunity to give service to the wider community. Students will explore their own faith and what it means to them. They will do in depth study into biblical passages. The course is internally assessed.

This course leads to: study at tertiary level.

Vocational Pathways: This course contributes to the Vocational Pathways of Manufacturing and Technology.

Cost: Nil

This course outline needs to be read in conjunction with the requirements of NCEA e.g. authenticity application for extension as set out in the ASDAH National Qualifications Student and Teacher Handbook.

Biology helps us to understand the connection between us and the world that we live in. It provides the students with the opportunities to learn about all living things and how they interact with each other and the environment. By developing research and investigation skills, the students identify Biology as the heart of the many of many social and economic issues in New Zealand as well as the processes that other organisms carry out in order to survive. By studying Level 3 Biology, students learn to make more informed decisions about biological issues such as use of 1080 to eradicate possums, genetically modified plants and animals, as well as human evolution and rise of new species.

Qualification: L3 Biology

Entry Requirement: L2 Biology

Course Description: L3 Biology (Practical and Written course)

This course leads to: UE (University entrance)

Vocational Pathways: Health Care worker, Horticulture/landscaping, ecological sustainability (recycling etc.), farming, zoologist, botanist, forensic scientist, nurse, doctor, dietician, nutritionist, biology teacher.

Special Costs:  $25 Workbooks

Course Description: Chemistry is a core science subject that is recommended for those students wanting to pursue a scientific career or have an interest in how things in the real world are made, on a very small scale. Chemistry is essential for University courses such as nursing, medicine, engineering, and other science subjects. Chemistry is a subject for those who want an exciting challenge that allows you to gain both theoretical and practical skills for learning.

Entry Requirements: Need to have been in Level 2 Chemistry Class.

This course leads to: University

Vocational Pathways: Health Care worker, Horticulture/landscaping, sustainability (recycling etc.), farming, chemist, doctor, nurse, lab technician, food scientist, engineer, vet, botanist, ecologist, analysist.

Special Costs: $25 for workbooks.

Students will learn about computer programming, networks, databases, and general computer science theory such as complexity and tractability, and artificial intelligence. Also how to apply acquired knowledge and skills to solve problems and develop solutions. Suitable for Year 13 students who are interested in tertiary study and in demand Digital Technologies careers in these fields, particularly Computer Science and Engineering.
(UE approved - domain Digital Technologies)

Qualification: NCEA Level 3 Computing; Contributes to the National Certificate in Computing Level 3.

Course Description: 

This subject introduces student to the topic of computing and teaches them the skills to participate in an Information Technology society.  It also teaches them valuable and essential skills that can be transferred to many other fields of learning.

This course leads to: University Entrance

Vocational Pathways: Creative Industries, Manufacturing and Technology

Special Costs: Standard NZQA fees apply only.

Qualification: NCEA Level 3

Entry Requirement: L2 Economic and or literacy and numeracy and a wiliness to learn

Course Description: Level 3 Economics provides students with a solid understanding of micro- and macroeconomic concepts, terminology, and analysis that will enable students to move to University level economics with courage and confidence. It offers Standards that provide the basis for success in future academic and professional pursuits in Economics and the field of Business Studies. Students of Level 3 Economics will gain a sound knowledge of the operation of the economy and the impact of government policy on day to day economic activities.

This course leads to: University study of Economics and related professions

Vocational Pathways: Economics leads to jobs in the following professions:

• Banking
• Stock market trading
• Economic analyst
• Economic journalism
• Currency analyst

Special Costs: Learning Workbook costs apply.

Qualification: NCEA Level 3 English
Entry Requirement:  NCEA Level 2 English or equivalent
Course Description: This subject provides you with the opportunity to gain credits towards the National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 1 (NCEA Level 1).  This course can be tailored exclusively for you and may offer you a programme of up to 24 credits.

Please refer to your senior assessment guideline booklet for the NCEA Policies at ASDAH.  You need to be aware of the Policies for Authenticity, Reassessment, Appeals, Absences and Lateness, Compassionate consideration and checking records of your results.

This course leads to: Tertiary qualification
Vocational Pathways: Manufacture and Technology, Social and Community Services, Creative Industries
Special Costs: None

Course Outline 2019

Subject Name: Level 3 GEOGRAPHY

Subject Code: 13 GEOG

Introduction

This subject provides you with the opportunity to gain credits towards the National Certification of Education Achievement.

Please refer to your Student Diary for the NCEA Policies at ASDAH. The Geography department in general does not provide an opportunity for resubmission of internal achievement standards. You need to be aware of the Policies of Authenticity, Reassessment, Appeals, Absences and Lateness, Compassionate consideration and checking records of your results.

During this course:

• Students learn more about applying geographic skills and ideas.
• Students learn to do research in geography with consultation.
• Students learn to understand and analyse contemporary and global geographic issues.
• Students learn more about the tourism development process in Rotorua.
• There is one excursion in Term 1.

Topic Guide

TERMS/ WEEKS

Topics to be covered

Topics to be covered

Term 1

Introduction to geographical concepts and skills [3 weeks]

• A geographic research project [7 weeks]
• Plan research, collect and record data, present data, analyse findings, draw research conclusions, evaluate the research process

Term 2

• A study of a geographic issue [5 weeks]
• A global geographic study [5 weeks]

• Explain a contemporary issue, explain people’s responses, justify a proposed solution
• Describe a global pattern, explain factors and processes, explain significance

Term 3

• A study of a cultural process [7 weeks]
• Geographical concepts and skills [3 weeks]
• Analyse a cultural process (tourism process) and its impacts on the environment
• Analyse environments, select and apply geographic concepts

This course can lead to: tertiary education or professional employment.

Vocational Pathways include: Construction and Infrastructure, Primary industries, Service industry, Social and community services, and Creative industries.

It can lead to such jobs as: forestry worker, quarry worker, miner, travel agent, flight attendant, immigration officer, environmental health officer, social worker, air traffic controller, ranger, secondary school teacher, judge, anthropologist, archaeologist, atmospheric scientist oceanographer, political scientist, mining engineer, sociologist, economist, environmental judge, solicitor, astronomer, geologist, geographer, demographer, volcanologist geophysicist, statistician, map maker, land surveyor, weather forecaster, natural resources engineer, etc.

Qualification: NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standards – This subject provides you with the opportunity to gain credits towards the National Certificate of Educational Achievement.

Entry Requirement: Entry is open for this subject. Where limited places are available in Level 3 History, student’s marks from the previous year will be considered for prioritising entry.

Course Description:

• Students learn to plan and carry out independent historical research on an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders using primary and secondary sources.
• Students learn to analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders.
• Students learn to analyse and evaluate evidence in historical sources relating to events of significance to New Zealanders.
• Students learn to analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders.
• Students learn to analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event.

This course leads to: University courses requiring NCEA Level 3 Qualifications.

Vocational Pathways: Service Industries, Social and Community Services and Creative Industries.

Air Force, Librarian, Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Archivist, Art Historian, Barrister, Bookseller, Careers Counsellor, Community Worker, Copy-writer, Corporate/Government Lawyer, Criminologist, Curator- Art Gallery/Museum, Diplomatic Officer, Economist, Editor, Employment Advisor, Geographer, Historian, Journalist, Judge, Legal Executive, Library Assistant, Minister of Religion, Policy Analyst, Political Scientist, Press Secretary, Prison-Education Co-ordinator, Probation Officer, Recreation Administrator, Social Worker, Sociologist, Solicitor, Sub-Editor, Union Organiser, Primary or Secondary School Teacher.

Excursions: There are two excursions in the Level 3 History program. Excursions will attract student contribution which will be covered if students have paid their activity fee in full.

Achievement Standards that will be drawn from for an assessment programme:

NOTE:

• If outside providers are used for assessments, these are noted on this form along with the provider code.
• *These Achievement Standards will be offered for Extension Students.

This course provides learning required for progress in Food and Nutrition to Tertiary and Career Pathway

Home Economics Course Outline 2019

Level: 3

Subject Code: H.Ec – Food and Nutrition

Introduction

Special Character: GODLINESS 

1 Timothy 4:8King James Version (KJV)

8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

This course provides learning required for progress in Food and Nutrition to Tertiary and Career Pathway

   Pathway:  This course leads to: Tertiary courses such as Nursing, Medical Doctor, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Food Scientist.

Topic Guide:

Term 1 (11 wks) AS 91466

Term 3 (10 wks) AS 91469

Weeks

Topics

Assessment

Weeks

Topics

Assessment

1-2

3-4

7-9

10

11

Busy lifestyles keep Kiwis from breakfast

Breakfast trends in New Zealand

How healthy are we eating NZ? New Study Highlights worrying trends.

Research

Practical

Assessment begin

Assessment due

1-3

4-8

9-10

The True Cost of Convenience:

• Multinational Supermarkets Practices
• How Multinational Supermarkets influence New Zealanders:
  • Attitudes
  • Values
  • Beliefs about foods
• How this, in turn, is affecting NZ eating patterns.
• Possible consequences on NZ wellbeing. 
• Research

Assessment

Term 2 (10 weeks) AS 91468

Term 4 (1-3 weeks) AS91470 and AS91471

1-3

4-7

8-10

 Differing points of view:

• Fortified Foods
• Genetic modification of food
• Fluoridation water
• Food sovereignty
• Taxation of food – removal of GST on fruits/vegetables: Taxation of high fat foods.
• Research

Practical

Assessment

1-3

Revision

NCEA exam

This is the third year of a three-year pre-trade course in carpentry/furniture
elementary construction, continuing from level 2 Building construction.

This course is appropriate for students with a major interest in the continued
study of Mathematics. Students will learn complex algebraic skills required
to solve problems involving equations, complex numbers, calculus, graphs
and trigonometry.This course consists of mathematics standards and content required for the more academic courses at tertiary level.

Qualification: NCEA Level 3 

Entry Requirement: Students with 12 Mathematics AS credits and achievement in either of AS 2.6(algebra) and/or AS 2.7(calculus) or at the discretion of the HOD

Course Description: This course consists of mathematics standards and content required for the more academic courses at tertiary level.

This course leads to: University/Upper Tertiary (AUT)

Vocational Pathways: 
Science/ Engineering/ Architecture/ Medicine

Special Costs: Graphics calc ($80), workbooks ($30) Standard NZQA fees apply.

Course Description: Level 3 NCEA Health & Physical Education at ASDAH supports students to critically understand wellbeing, refine practical skills, and make informed health decisions. Through advanced theory and practical learning, students build confidence, analyse relationships, and develop strategies to stay active and maintain lifelong wellbeing.

This course leads to:

• Bachelor of Health Science (e.g., public health, health promotion)
• Bachelor of Sport and Exercise
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Teaching (Physical Education or Health)

Students will study Mechanics, Electricity and Waves and is required to gain the specialist knowledge to enter into a university course for civil engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, software engineering, electronics, materials and chemical engineering and aviation. Level 3 Physics is also recommended for entry into medicine (to be a doctor) and related careers such as physiotherapy, optometry, pharmacy and dentistry), transport, architecture and technology.

Qualification: NCEA Level 3

Course Description: Physics

This course leads to: University courses

Vocational Pathways: Health Care worker, Horticulture/landscaping, sustainability (recycling etc.), farming, engineering

Special Costs: $25 for text book

Qualification: Contributes to NCEA Level 3

Course Description: Students will:

• Your course this year is designed to improve your practical art skills and build your background knowledge of how artworks can express our connection to Aotearoa.The subject matter will express your interests.As you build up your visual record you will examine the work of New Zealand artists who will help inform your art making approaches.

 Entry Requirements;

• You will be working towards gaining a maximum of 16 Level 3 credits for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement – NCEA.

This course leads to: NCEA Level 3, Tertiary studies.

Vocational Pathways: Assessments contribute to these vocational pathways: Service Industries and Creative Industries