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Curriculum Overview

Curriculum

All students study  the  essential learning areas described in the New Zealand Curriculum, including English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health, the Arts, Technology.  Maori and Japanese are offered and encouraged but are not compulsory.

Year 9 and 10 students select from a range of options offered from the Arts, Technology and Languages.

Year 9 Courses

Students study the four core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health.

Select 8 one term option subjects:

• At least 2 from the Arts
• At least 2 from Technology
• A Language is optional but encouraged   (A Language counts as 2 options)
• The remainder of the options may come from any group
• In addition students study one term of Oral Communication

Year 10 Courses

Students study the four core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health.

Students select 4 half year option subjects:

• At least one from the Arts
• At least one from Technology
• The remainder of the subjects may come from any group

Year 11 Courses (NCEA Level One)

Students need to take six subjects at this level of which English, Mathematics and Science are compulsory. Students will choose three other option subjects.

Subject descriptions and  prerequisites are listed in the Curriculum handbook. Deans and subject teachers will advise students on the most appropriate course for their individual needs.

Students should choose subjects that:

• interest them
• allow them every opportunity to gain NCEA Level One
• allow for a smooth progression to Year 12
• allow for a variety of career pathways

Year 12 Courses (NCEA Level Two)

Students in Year 12 must choose English and five other subjects. Students will be advised by their teachers and Deans to the best English course to be studied at this level.

There are prerequisites for entry to studying subjects at NCEA Level 2 which are clearly outlined in the Year 12 Course book. Many subjects require a certain number of credits to have been gained in specific Achievement Standards to guarantee entry into a Level 2 course.  Students who do not meet the criteria need to have approval from their Dean and the HOD of the subject.

All Year 12 students will have an interview with their Dean after they received their NCEA results to confirm their course.

Year 13 Courses (NCEA Level Three)

Year 13 students may choose any five subjects.

The school provides a wide range of option subjects. More details of these are available in the Year 13 Course book. Many students use this year to gain entry requirements for University or other Tertiary Institutions. It is important to check entry criteria for  University or other Tertiary institution  before choosing Year 13 subjects.

University Entrance Requirements

Students who wish to gain entrance to a University must obtain:

• a minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the National Qualification Framework. This must include a minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from an approved subject list (see below), with a further  14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains (or approved subjects) on the National Qualifications Framework
• A minimum of 14 credits at Level One or higher in Mathematics on the National Qualification Framework
• A minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher  in English or Te Reo Maori. ; 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits in writing. The literacy credits will be selected from approved Achievement Standards and Unit Standards