Cullinane College Option Choices 2013-2014

Knowing which subjects to take in your next year of school can be difficult. Here are some tips to help with your decision making:

Know your options Think about your abilities and interests at school Consider how your choices will affect your future Keep your options open 2010

2010

The Option ProcessJULY – AUGUST Senior Educational Interviews

Students are all individually spoken to in an open setting. Their IAPs, credit performance and latest report are for guidance and counselling.

JULY to SEPTEMBER Ongoing Career Studies, Accumulated Credit Results and CounsellingCareer classes, student reports, credit reports and, where necessary, individual Dean or Head of School interviews are used to ensure that students are travelling in the right direction.

TERM THREE Week 6 Option packages sent home.

TERM THREE Week 7 Signed sheets returned from Yr 11 & 12 students. Option choices filtered.

TERM THREE Week 8 Yr 10 students interviewed with their parents to select options

TERM THREE Week 9 Yr 11 & 12 students interviewed with their parents to review options

TERM FOUR Week 5-6 Course confirmation for non-exam students with parents

TERM FOUR Week 7-8 Course confirmation for exam students with parents

OPTION CHANGES AFTER THIS TIME WILL ONLY BE POSSIBLE IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

NCEA is the “National Certificate of Educational Achievement”. CreditsWhere achievement used to be measured in percentages and grades, now the measure has changed to “Credits”. Credits are gained by “passing” standards.There are three kinds of standards:Unit StandardsThey are internal, in-school tests which are against a national standard.Internal Achievement StandardsThey are internal, in-school tests which are against a national standard. Similar to Unit Standards but with the added possibility of Merit and Excellence. (See below)External Achievement StandardsThey are external tests which are against a national standard. They are short examinations and have the added possibility of Merit and Excellence. Apart from Credits, Achievement Standards also have a reward system built in. Students can be awarded an “Achieve” or a “Merit” or “Excellence”. While it makes no difference to the number of credits earned, Achieve, Merit and Excellence denote how well students have done in terms of ability.Every subject is assessed by a set of Unit Standards or Achievement Standards or both. Most subjects have 24 credits in total but this varies with the assessment method and the level.

NCEA Level One

Level One at NCEA is gained by getting 80 credits. This must include the Literacy & Numeracy components; 10 English credits and 10 Mathematics credits or 8 Te Reo credits or possibly 10 Pangarau credits. Gaining NCEA Level One opens the door to following an academic Year 12 Course if you wish to do so.

The school’s prerequisite for Year 12 is 60 credits including Literacy and Numeracy. Students will continue to be Year 11 until they reach this standard. This includes not being allowed to wear the blue uniform.

Year ElevenYou have core subjects: Religious Studies, English, Mathematics, Science and three option subjects.

NCEA Level Two

At the end of Year 12 students need 80 credits to gain NCEA Level Two. This time they need 60 credits from Level 2( or higher) and they can use 20 credits from Level One.

The school’s prerequisite for Year 13 is 40 credits at Level 2 and NCEA Level 1. Students will continue to be Year 12 until they reach this standard.

Whether or not you have gained NCEA Level 1 or Level 2 you should check the prerequisites for each subject. If you still don’t satisfy the conditions, go and talk to the Subject teacher or Head of Department. Also talk to the Careers Advisor. This is about finding the best school course for you.

Year TwelveYou are expected to follow a full course occupying all options. Religious Studies and English are compulsory.Students will need to choose 5 other full year options Year ThirteenYou are expected to follow 6 subjects and Religious Studies at Level 3

Semester Courses

We are also offering limited semester courses at Year 12/13 level. These are courses that only last a half year. This is to introduce more flexibility into the Year 12/13 curriculum. Courses change around at approximately 17 weeks so they are of equal length. Subjects that have external standards must be in the second half, Semester 2. If you choose a semester subject you must have another one for it to pair with. So semester subjects come in pairs; you choose one from semester one and one from semester two.

Correspondence SchoolCorrespondence courses can be used to fill the gap. However this is the hardest possible road. Students have to be in charge of their own learning, responsible, mature, and self-directed. Correspondence courses are a last resort when all else has failed.

University Entrance

Entrance to a New Zealand University is achieved by gaining NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level Three or above and 20 at Level Two or above). At least 42 of these credits must come from three subjects in the approved Level Three list. You will also need 10 Level Two credits to show Literacy in either English or Te Reo Mäori: 5 credits must be in writing and 5 credits must be in reading.Numeracy for U.E must include 10 credits from Level One Mathematics or higher.A reasonable range of subjects would be five at Level Three.Note: Some universities now have more stringent entry requirements. Check with your teacher or careers counsellor at the start of the year.

Approved subjects for University Entrance from 2014 Approved Subject Achievement Standards

Accounting 91404, 91405, 91406, 91407, 91408, 91409Agriculture & Horticulture 91528, 91529, 91530, 91531, 91532Biology 91601, 91602, 91603, 91604, 91605, 91606, 91607Business Studies 91379, 91380, 91381, 91382, 91383, 91384, 91385Calculus – New 2013 91573, 91574, 91575, 91576, 91577, 91578, 91579, 91587Chemistry 91387, 91388, 91389, 91390, 91391, 91392, 91393Chinese 91533, 91534, 91535, 91536, 91537Classical Studies 91394, 91395, 91396, 91397, 91398Computing - Expired 2013 N/A

Construction and Mechanical Technologies – New 2013

91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626 and 91627, 91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91632, 91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642 and 91643, 91644 and 91608, 91609, 91610, 91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619

Cook Islands Maori 91538, 91539, 91540, 91541, 91542Dance 91588, 91589, 91590, 91591, 91592, 91593, 91594, 91595Design (Practical Art) 91440, 91445, 91450, 91455 and 91460

Design and Visual Communication – New 2013

91627, 91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626 and 91632, 91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642 and 91643, 91644 and 91608, 91609, 91610, 91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619

Digital Technologies – New 2013

91632, 91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642 and 91627, 91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626 and 91643, 91644 and 91608, 91609, 91610, 91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619

Drama 91512, 91513, 91514, 91515, 91516, 91517, 91518, 91819, 91520Earth and Space Science – New 2013 91410, 91411, 91412, 91413, 91414, 91415

Economics 91399, 91400, 91401, 91402, 91403Education for Sustainability 90828, 90829, 90830, 90831, 90832English 91472, 91473, 91474, 91475, 91476, 91477, 91478, 91479, 91480French 91543, 91544, 91545, 91546, 91547Geography 91426, 91427, 91428, 91429, 91430, 91431, 91432, 91433German 91548, 91549, 91550, 91551, 91552Graphics - Expired end 2013 N/AHealth Education 91461, 91462, 91463, 91464, 91465History 91434, 91435, 91436, 91437, 91438, 91439History of Art 91482, 91483, 91484, 91485, 91486, 91487, 91488, 91489Home Economics 91466, 91467, 91468, 91469, 91470, 91471

Indonesian 91645, 91646, 91647, 91648, 91649Japanese 91553, 91554, 91555, 91556, 91557Korean 91558, 91559, 91560, 91561, 91562Latin 91506, 91507, 91508, 91509, 91510, 91511

Mathematics – New 2013 91573, 91574, 91575, 91576, 91577, 91578, 91579, 91587 and 91580, 91581, 91582, 91583, 91584, 91585, 91586Media Studies 91490, 91491, 91492, 91493, 91494, 91495, 91496, 91497Music Studies 91416, 91417, 91418, 91419, 91420, 91421, 91422, 91423, 91424, 91425Painting (Practical Art) 91441, 91446, 91451, 91456

and 91460Photography (Practical Art) 91442, 91447, 91452, 91457

and 91460Physical Education 91498, 91499, 91500, 91501, 91502, 91503, 91504, 91505Physics 91521, 91522, 91523, 91524, 91525, 91526, 91527

Printmaking (Practical Art) 91443, 91448, 91453, 91458and 91460

Processing Technologies – New 2013

91643, 91644 and 91632, 91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642 and 91627, 91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626 and 91608, 91609, 91610, 91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91617, 91819

Religious Studies 90824, 90825, 90826, 90827Samoan 91563, 91564, 91565, 91566, 91567Science - New 2013 91601, 91602, 91603, 91604, 91605, 91606, 91607 and 91387, 91388, 91389, 91390, 91391, 91392, 91393 and 91410,

91411, 91412, 91413, 91414, 91415 and 91521, 91522, 91523, 91524, 91525, 91526, 91527Sculpture (Practical Art) 91444, 91449, 91454, 91459

and 91460Spanish 91568, 91569, 91570, 91571, 91572Social Studies 91596, 91597, 91598, 91599, 91600Statistics – New 2013 91580, 91581, 91582, 91583, 91584, 91585, 91586Technology - New 2013 91608, 91609, 91610, 91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91819 and 91643, 91644 and 91632,

91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642 and 91627, 91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626

Te Reo Māori 91650, 91651, 91652, 91653, 91654Te Reo Rangatira 90536, 90785, 90786, 90787, 90788, 90789, 90790, 90791

Scholarship

Students who have consistently achieved excellence in all their standards for a particular subject should consider taking Scholarship standards. Please see your subject teacher for more information.

Gateway

Students wishing to take part in the Gateway are required to attend an interview and information evenings with their parents/caregiver, as there are limited places on this course.Priority is given to students who attend the information evening in term four.Please contact Mrs S Dorgan if you have any questions or concerns on (06) 3490105 if you have any questions or are unable to attend prior to the meeting.

STAR

Star Courses are also available, mainly for students in Year 12 or 13. Popular courses that have been offered in the past include: University Papers though Waikato, Health Papers through the Southern Institute of Technology, Hairdressing, Barista, Automotive-Engineering and Carpentry. Some are short term courses lasting up to a term, usually one day a week. Others involve independent study in an extra-mural capacity. Please see Miss Dougherty if you are interested in any of these courses. 

Leaving School

If there is a high likelihood that you will not be returning to school, please tick the box to indicate this.

SUBJECT Yr Prerequisites Lvl Description Type

Accounting 11

Success in English and MathsYr 10 Business an advantage

but not necessary

1This course develops the students' understanding of decision making relating to making money and the keeping track of their finances. Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience to manage the financial affairs of individual household, sole proprietor and community organisation.

AS

Economics 11 Success in English 1

This course will give an insight into the business world. Students will learn about entrepreneurs and what helps business people build up their operations. It is based on understanding the Market – where buyers and sellers interact and do business.

AS

English 11Compulsory

CoreSubject

1Students will be offered a full range of Achievement Standards at Level 1, including internal and external credits. Opportunities to gain Literacy will be covered by English along with a range of subjects. Some students will be offered Literacy through the pathway of Literacy Unit Standards.

AS

Geography 11 None 1

Geography teaches students to make connections between people and their environment. In this course students develop basic geography skills. There is a focus on New Zealand topics and global topics. Fieldwork is an important part of this subject – fieldtrips include a visit to Rotorua. Internal and external Achievement Standards are offered. 13 Internal credits and 8 External credits. Possible cost for fieldtrips $160-200.00

AS

History 11 Success in English 1

An interesting subject which looks at important past events in New Zealand's search for security. Internal and external Achievement Standards are offered in this class. 12 Internal credits and 12 External Credits.

AS

Information Management(Computing)

11Keyboarding skills of some kind useful.

1This is a programme in which students may attain practical skills in order to communicate information. Programmes used are Word, Publisher, Excel, Powerpoint, Front page, GIMP and Paint Shop together with some internet research skills.

US and AS

Maori Performing Arts 11

Active membership

of a performance

team

2

This unit standard course leads towards gaining the Te Waharoa National Certificate in Maori Performing Arts (level 4). The course covers all aspects of performance including waiata, haka, poi, waiata-a-ringa. Students are required to join the school kapahaka to further enhance and develop skill level. Students are also expected to be learners of Te Reo Maori to compliment the course content.

US

Mathematics 11Compulsory

CoreSubject

1

This course follows on from Year 10 Mathematics. Students are offered a full range of achievement standards at Level 1, including both internal and external assessments. A good grasp of Year 10 material is important. Students intending to go on to Level 2 Mathematics and beyond in their career pathway will be entered for this course.

AS

Mathematics Numeracy 11

Compulsory Core

Subject1

This course offers a range of unit and achievement standards all of which are internally assessed. Units range from basic numeracy skills to algebra and trigonometry, depending on the needs of students. Students who perform exceptionally well may gain the required credits to join the Level 2 course in Year 12.

US

Music 11Previous Musical

Experience1

Music Students must have their own instrument and when necessary an audition may be required.1.1SoloPerformance 1.2GroupPerformance 1.3 Composition 1.6 Music Works

AS

Performance Arts 11 None 1

This course is designed for students who show an interest in dance and/or drama for design and performance and/or technical engineering for design and performance including costume, make-up, sound and lighting. No performance experience is necessary but students will be required to display a willingness to work as a member of a group therefore they must be reliable and be prepared to contribute and/or participate in a series of showcases and at least one formal production. Offering up to 24 credits in each field of study.

AS

Religious Studies 11Compulsory

CoreSubject

1This course explores Morality and current moral issues, Decision-making, Values, Christian Beliefs, Scripture, and the Reformation era. A maximum of 18 Achievement Standard credits will be offered.

AS

Spanish 11Previous study in

Years 9 or 101

Study the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will hear and learn the Spanish language as it is spoken in both Spain and Latin America. The style is conversational and realistic situations are used. Introducing and describing yourself, friends and home; social life, shopping and daily routine; holidays and travel; school life; free time, sports and leisure; life in town and country; memories. Students can gain 24 Achievement Standard credits. 10AS cr. externals; 14AS cr. Internals

AS

Sports Science 11

Success in English and

Maths or Science, Jun.

Anatomy

1

This is a science course, forming the basis of an internally assessed NCEA three year course of which Level 1 is the first year. The Course offers 24 credits. Good academic and physical performance with excellent attitude and self-discipline are required. Students will be offered a special qualifying test to verify their entry to this course. Sporting ability and team membership is also a requirement. Course fees apply.

AS

Te Reo Mäori 11 Junior Maori 1

This is a three year Reo Maori course of which Level 1 NCEA Reo Maori is the first year. This course will now offer the newly aligned Level 1 Achievement Standards for Reo Māori. There will be 3 internally assessed standards and 2 externally assessed standards that will cover all aspects of language skills in a Maori environment including panui, tuhituhi, whakarongo, and korero. An enthusiasm to develop Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga is essential.

AS

Te Reo Rangatira 11

Whanau & HoD

consultation1

This course is for students who demonstrate a high competency level in Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga. The full immersion course is delivered totally in Te Reo Maori. Students will need to sit a qualifying test to verify their entry.

AS & US

Technology:Furniture 11 None 1

Introduction to a range of woodworking machinery and processes used in furniture making. Students will complete practical projects and a selection of Level One Unit Standards that qualify towards the National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills.

US

Technology Food and Catering

11 None 1

A course offering a mixture of Home Economic achievement standards covering food nutrition, hygiene and safety with Food Technology achievement standards covering design, process and production of food. This course is designed for students to gain confidence with food preparation leading onto an industry based career in catering or food design and production. Some hospitality Unit Standards may also be offered.

AS

Technology:Textile Design 11 None 1

Includes the use and development of soft materials, (Textiles, vinyl,) to achieve a desired result, knowledge and the use of different soft materials and the processing, preserving and recycling of materials. Unit Standards will be assessed from the Technology Programme.

AS & US

Technology:Mechanisms 11 None 1 Introduction to working in a range of resistant materials, using a variety of tools

and processes. AS & US

Visual Arts 11 Year 10 Art or negotiable 1

The students who take art at this level will be learning new skills, but they will also concentrate on refining the skills already learnt in previous years. They will be studying portraiture and proportions of the face; they will perfect their ability to use a variety of mediums while learning new processes such as ceramics and painting. . A course fee applies

AS

Accounting(Commerce) 12

None butLevel 1

accounting useful/

See HOD

2

Provides students with an understanding of decision making relating to increasing the profit of a business and the need for internal controls to keep the businesses cash safe. MYOB computer software. Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience to manage the financial affairs of sole proprietors that operate accounting subsystem.

AS

Audio Visual 12 None 2

This exciting new course enables students to explore film and movie production. The students explore video production from storyboard through to filming and post-video editing. Working in groups the students produce and manage the production of their own short movie. In this course level 2 and 3 information and communication technology achievement standards are offered.

AS

Biology 12 None 2

A selection of topics will be covered. Ecology (including field trips for gathering data); Cell Biology; Genetic variation and change; Gene expression; and Animal adaptations. Anyone planning to work with plants, animals or in medicine will benefit from this subject. 12 external and 11 internal credits are available from 2012.

AS & US

Chemistry 12 None 2

The course from 2012 on consists of a total of 26 credits ( 13 internal and 13 external). Internal topics are Qualitative Analysis (what is it), Quantitative Analysis( how much of it), a research topic and oxidation/reduction ( where do the electrons go). External topics are Bonding/Structure/Energy, Organic Chemistry and Chemical reactivity.

AS

Economics( Commerce) 12

None but Level 1

Economics highly useful/

see HOD

2The student will cover interesting and empowering topics: employment, inflation, inequality, trade and growth. The knowledge and information acquired will equip them to understand the business world while at the same time, giving them an insight into its complexity. Students can get 15 internal AS credits.

AS

English 12 16 Credits from Level 1 2

This course follows on from Level 1 English. Students are offered a full range of internal and external assessments. Opportunities exist in the program to gain credits towards University Entrance Literacy.

AS

SPEC

101112 or

(preferred that students

have completed

12 & 3

This course has been designed to meet the required key competencies employers are looking for when employing young people. Employers are very clear that they are looking for young people who can demonstrate their ability to work co-operatively within a team, work conscientiously on their own and be self motivated. They seek young people who can use their initiative sensibly by

US

13

level one before

entering level 2 or 3)

problem solving successfully. All of these skills fall into the category of key competencies and can be demonstrated effectively by completing the SPEC course. This course comes with a complement of unit standards in communication and social skills at levels 1 to 3.

Gateway12 or 13

None

1 2 & 3

The Gateway course gives students the opportunity to explore their career options in a work based placement, be it in the trades or the tertiary education environment. Students are able to gain standards both in the workplace and the classroom. Students are on work placement one day per week. All work uniforms are supplied.

US

Geography 12

13 credits in Level 1

English or Geography

2

In Level 2 Geography geographic skills and techniques are expanded, and the ability to analyse and interpret a range of data is developed. There is a focus on New Zealand and global studies. Possible cost of fieldtrip $150.00. There are internal and external achievement standards offered. 14 Internal credits and 8 External credits.

AS

Art Design 12 None 2 The aim of this course is to enable the students to develop skills in desktop publishing, Logo design and packaging. AS

History 12

13 credits in Level 1

English or Geography

2In this course the main focus will be a range of topics including New Zealand History. A range of skills are developed during the year e.g. interpreting resources, analysing and structuring an argument. There are internal and external achievement standards offered (12 credits internal and 12 external credits).

AS

Maori Performing Arts 12

14 level 2 credits from any Maori

related subjects

2 & 4

This unit standard course leads towards the gaining the Te Waharoa National Certificate in Maori Performing Arts (level 4). The course covers all aspects of performance including waiata, haka, poi, waiata-a-ringa, mau rakau. Students are expected to be members of the school kapahaka to further develop skills. Students are also expected to have achieved a minimum of 14 level 2 credits from Maori related subjects to gain the qualification.

US

Maori Tourism 13 Open 3

This Unit Standard semester course looks at Tourism in a Māori context and offers 16 credits at Level 3. The course includes but is not limited to Māori customs and practices, hospitality and language in a tourist setting, local and national tourist attractions from a Tangata Whenua (host) perspective. Some trip costs involved with fundraising for a field trip to Rotorua. Knowledge of Tikanga and Te Reo is an advantage but is not essential. However an enthusiasm to learn basic Te Reo Māori is required.

US

Te Waharoa – Whakairo and

Raranga 12 Open 2

This Unit Standard semester course is designed for students to learn some of the practical forms of Carving And Weaving. The course offers 18 credits at level 2. Students will engage in these practical Māori art forms and will learn how to design and produce 2 and 3 dimensional carvings. Students will also learn how to harvest harakeke and produce a woven kete. The course will expose students to learning through several mediums including but not limited to Museum visits, Local experts, Libraries, Internet and galleries.

US

Mathematics – External/Interna

l12

14 Credits from Level 1 Achievement

standards

2

This course follows on from Level 1 Achievement Standards. Students are offered a full range of assessments both internal and external at Level 2. Those who want to continue Mathematics into Year 13 should select this course. It is intended as a preparation for Level 3 and eventually tertiary mathematics at University or Polytechnic. A graphic Calculator is compulsory.

AS

Mathematics Internal 12

/13 Some Level 1

AS Credits 1 &

2

This course offers a range of Standards to gain credits at levels 1 and 2. The course is designed for those students who do not wish to do a full level 2 mathematics course, but who wish to continue with some mathematics. Standards range from number skills and Networks, statistics, Probability and Trigonometry, depending on the needs of the student. Internal standards only.

US

Music 12 12 credits from Level 1 2

Music Students must have their own instrument and when necessary an audition may be required. 2.1SoloPerformance2.2GroupPerformance2.3 Composition2.7 Music Works

AS

Performance Arts 12 Interview

with HoD 2

This course is designed for students who wish to further develop their creative and expressive skills in dance and/or drama for design and performance and/or technical engineering for design and performance including costume, make-up, sound and lighting. Students will be required to display a willingness to work as a member of a group therefore they must be reliable and be prepared to contribute and/or participate in a series of showcases and at least one formal production. Students may be accepted without previous experience by way of an interview with the Head of department. Offering up to 24 credits in each field of study.

AS

Photography 12 Art Staff Interview 2

This course gives instruction in use of both digital and film cameras depending on the interests of the student. Digital processing and wet photography may be used by the student to produce their portfolio.The students are required to have there own digital camera and a 1 G flash drive. Course Costs are $200.

AS

Physics 12None

2Students will analyse mathematical relationships between measured physical quantities such as velocity, gravity, electrical units, potential and kinetic energy as

AS

well as gain instructions in phenomena such as waves, radioactivity, mechanics, electricity and magnetism. There are a total of 10 credits from internal assessment and 16 credits from external papers.

Religious Studies 12 None 2Students will explore Morality and Moral Development in greater depth as well as studying Loss, Death, Grief & Dying; Justice and Peace; Religions of the World and Commitment & Ministry. A high level of critical thinking will be required. Students will be offered a total of 18 credits.

AS

Science 12 None 2

Students will do three investigations on science topics. They will do a ‘wet’ chemistry practical, a microscope study and either an experiment on earth and space or a study on how the area around Whanganui became the shape it is now so a study on Kai Iwi cliffs for example. All work done will be internally assessed. This is a new course. This course is aimed at students who do not want to do the core science subjects (chemistry, physics or biology) for a whole year but who would like to do some science at level 2. Ten level 2 credits are offered for the semester.

AS

Spanish 12

Spanish Portfolio

completedat Level 1

2

Students will study Spanish structures, vocabulary and functions to communicate a wide range of language including: talking about events and facts in the past, present and future, talking about your feelings, ideas, opinions; what you can and cannot do; likes and dislikes, describing yourselves and others, your home, work, school and leisure environments in depth, making comparisons and contrasts, giving directions, instructions, suggestions and orders, talking about what might happen, or could happen. Students can gain 24 Achievement Standard credits. 10AS cr. externals; 14AS cr. Internals.

AS

Sports Science 12

19 credits in Sports

Science Level 1

2This is a science course, which is an internally assessed NCEA three year course of which Level 2 is the second year. Good academic and physical performance with excellent attitude and self-discipline is required. Full participation in sport, together with coaching activities, is expected.

AS

Te Reo Mäori 12 12 credits at

level 1 Maori 2

Essentially this is the second year of a three year course in Reo Maori. The Level 2 internally assessed course offers a range of achievement and unit standards. However eventually the course will offer the aligned standards for this level. All aspects of Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga are covered including at level 2 including korero, tuhituhi, panui and whakarongo.

AS & US

Te Reo Rangatira

12 Whanau & HoD

2 This course is for students who possess a high competency level of understanding Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga. The full immersion programme is delivered

AS & US

consultation totally in Te Reo Maori. Students will need to sit a qualifying test to verify their entry.

Technology:Furniture 12 None 2

Introduction to a range of woodworking machinery and processes used in furniture making. Students will complete practical projects and a selection of Level Two Unit Standards that qualify towards the National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills. (Students may take only one workshop subject at level 2).

US

Technology Food and Catering 12

Level 1 Food Technology preferable

2

A course further developing students skills in food nutrition, hygiene and safety including Food Technology achievement standards covering design, process and production of food. Students will gain more knowledge of food preparation, design, marketing and production lending towards an industry based career in catering or food design and production. Some hospitality Unit Standards may also be offered.

AS

Technology:Fabric/Textiles 12 None 2

Includes the use and development of soft materials to achieve a desired result, knowledge and the use of different materials and the processing, preserving and recycling of materials.

AS & US

Technology:Mechanisms 12 None 2

Course is designed to extend skills learned at Level One, but should be achievable for those students who missed this subject at Year 11. Students will work on practical projects and a selection of Level Two Unit Standards. (Students may take only one workshop subject at level 2).

US

TourismSEMESTER 12 None

1 & 2

Students work on a number of Unit Standards which include World Tourism Geography, New Zealand Tourism, Tourism: English, History ,Computing, Calculations. Students may opt to take Tourism in the first or second half of the year ( or a full year course). The semester course would involve doing less Unit Standards.. Year 13 Students looking for credits in a third subject to obtain UE could find a semester course suits them.

US

Visual Arts 12

12 credits + from Visual

Arts at level 1 including 1.3

2The focus in the arts curriculum in year 13 is the generation of work for the external portfolios. The students gain knowledge of artist models that they would like to use in their portfolio through studying towards achievement standard 3.1. •A course fee applies in this subject.

AS

Fabric Design12 or 13

None 2 3

This course generates 14 credits at Level 2 and 10 at Level 3. Research, Practice Drawing, Research and generate ideas for designing items made of fabric, Students will develop, clarify and refine ideas, working with a range of Art media and materials such as stencilling onto fabric, garment design and construction with wearable art included.They will learn sewing skills and techniques. Students who return to do the course again extend their first year work and do extra Unit Standards

US

Business Studies12 or 13

None2

3

A course for practical students featuring internally assessed standards relating to ‘money matters’. Designed to give skills for the workplace or small business ownership. The students also gain knowledge on Personal Financial Management. The students acquire knowledge and skills, and recognise their own values in the process of building personal financial understanding

AS/US

TourismSEMESTER 13 None 2&

3

This course includes a number of lengthy Unit Standards working on aspects of Tourism in New Zealand, Australia and The Pacific Islands. Most work is done through independent internet research and is based in one of the computer labs. Students may opt to take Tourism in the first or second half of the year ( or a full year course). The semester course would involve doing less Unit Standards.. Year 13 Students looking for credits in a third subject to obtain UE could find a semester course suits them.

US

ESOL all Learning English 1 2 Special Unit Standards for those who have English as their second language. US

Accounting 13

None but Level 1

Accounting an advantage

3

This course covers the accounting requirements of Sole Traders, Partnerships, Companies, Accounting Systems and information for Management. Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience to manage the financial affairs of partnership and companies to enable internal and external users to make effective decisions.

AS

Biology 13 None 3A selection of topics will be covered. Human Evolution, Plant Responses, and Animal Behaviour, an Investigation, Ethics of Science and homeostasis. Essential for people planning to work in medical fields such as nursing.

AS

Chemistry 13A Level 2 Chemistry

Course3

Chemistry from 2012 on at this level consists of: a selection of topics from - Periodicity, Bonding and Structure, Quantitative Chemistry, Aqueous Solution Chemistry, Redox Systems and Organic Chemistry.

AS

Computing 13 None

1, 2 & 3

Students work with Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage &c. The course is Unit standards based and provides credits for NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 together with the 'National Certificate in Computing'. Students may opt to take computing for a single semester. (half of the academic year ) This would involve a reduction in the number of credits covered, however more able students could still achieve 15 to 20 credits in this time. Year 13 students who wish to obtain University Entrance would be advised to take a full year course.

US

Economics 13

None but Level 2 Economics an advantage

3Provides the Pathways to Industry, Tourism, Education, International Agencies, Banking and Finance. It provides the tools to understand the economic world in which we live. This course is essential for a business career and promotes decision making abilities.

AS

English 1312 Credits

from Level 2 with 2.4/2.7

3Students will be offered a full range of Achievement Standards at Level 3. This course is intended as a preparation for tertiary study, not necessarily for the study of English itself.

AS

English Literacy 13 Level 2/3 2 Students will be offered an opportunity to complete Level 2 English units to gain credits for University Entrance Literacy. AS

English Internal 13 Level 3 3 Students can match this course with Literacy to complete a full year of English. They will study 2 internal English standards. AS

Sport and Recreation 13

Level 2 Exercise

Science or level 9

Beeptest

3This is a Level 3 Course comprising of Unit Standards Assessment and an internally certificated course. Sports Coaching, Team Sports, Instructing. Students may also possibly attend UCOL for papers towards the Sport and Fitness Certificate.

US

Geography 13

13 credits in Level 2

English or Geography

3

This broad course looks at human and physical geography with local and global studies in places like, Mount Tongariro and Bali. There are field trips to Mt. Ruapehu/or Beach and Rotorua. Cost of fieldtrips $300.00 There are Internal and external achievement standards offered. 14 Internal credits and 12 External credits.

AS

Art Design 13 Level 2 Art 3 The aim of this course is to enable the students to develop skills in desktop publishing, Logo design and packaging. AS

History 13

Literacy Level 1or 2History

Required.

3An active and interesting exploration of 19th Century New Zealand. Fascinating, internally assessed projects will give fun-filled, academic journey towards NCEA credits in this subject. Good writing skills required.

AS

University Papers 13

UE Literacy & Numeracy & 14 credits Level 2 in an

Approved subject

4

Students have to have a developed facility for independent learning and be prepared to invest a great deal of time and effort. This path provides students with papers and credits at a cheaper level than at university. Many papers are available: Te Reo, Mathematics, Economics, Computing, and Philosophy to name but a few. Early application before the end of this year is essential. STAR Course funded but some charges. ASK FOR DETAILS.

University Papers

Calculus 13

14 Credits at level 2

Mathematics including MCAT.

3

Students are offered a full range of Internal and External Achievement Standards at Level 3. It is intended as a preparation for tertiary mathematics at University or Polytechnic. It is in your best interests to really love Mathematics, if you choose this course. Consult your careers advisor for details since these courses can be critical at a later stage. Graphic Calculators are compulsory.

AS

Performance Arts 13 Interview

with HoD 3

This course is designed for students who wish to further develop and display their skills in dance and/or drama for design and performance and/or technical engineering for design and performance including costume, make-up, sound and lighting. Students will be expected to take an active role in a major formal production therefore they must be reliable and be prepared to contribute and/or participate in a series of showcases leading to their major performance assessment.. Students may be accepted without previous experience by way of an interview with the Head of department. Offering up to 24 credits in each field of study.

AS

Photography 13

15 Credits from Level 2

with 2.1 & 2.3

3

This course builds on the skills learnt in Year 12. Advanced darkroom and digital presentation techniques will be practiced by the students to produce their portfolio and internal assessments.The students are required to have there own camera and a 1 G flash drive.Course Costs are $200.

AS

Physics 13 Physics course at

3 The course from 2012 on builds on the foundations laid in the Y12 course. Mechanical systems expand into rotational velocity and acceleration and satellites. The study of electric systems expands into capacitors, electromagnetic

A.S.

Level 2induction and A.C. circuits. Internal credits (10) involve a practical investigation, research on a selected topic and on modern atomic physics . The External examination credits (16) are gained from papers on waves, mechanics and electricity.

Religious Studies 13 None 3Students will learn about ethics and examine current ethical issues. They will look at the characteristics of Church, Sects and Cults. Finally they will examine how Jesus is revealed and understood through scripture and tradition.

AS

SpanishU.E.

Scholarship13

Spanish Portfolio

completedat Lv. 1

or/and Lv. 2

3

The emphasis is on communication and you will have many opportunities to use Spanish orally. Listening for understanding, interest and enjoyment; speaking to be understood by native speakers of the language; reading for meaning and for appreciation of the language and culture. Writing for a purpose and to be understood. Students can gain 24 Achievement Standard credits. 10AS cr. externals; 14AS cr. Internals. Some students will have the opportunity to do Scholarship Standards to gain credits at this high level.

AS

Sports Science 13

18 credits in Sports

Science Level 2

3This is a science course, which is an internally assessed NCEA three year course of which Level 3 is the third year. Good academic and physical performance with excellent attitude and self-discipline required. Full participation in sport coaching and outdoor activities required. Ability to pursue individual research essential.

AS

Statistics 1312 Credits in

Level 2 Mathematics

3

Statistics includes fundamental skills in statistics and probability as well as a range of other topics. Students are offered a full range of Internal and External Achievement Standards at Level 3. It is intended as a preparation for tertiary mathematics at University or Polytechnic. Consult your careers advisor for details since these courses can be critical at a later stage.

AS

Te Reo Mäori 13

HOD & whanau

consultation3 This Level 3 based course is the final year of the Reo Maori NCEA 3 year course.

A competent level of Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga is required. AS & US

Te Reo Rangatira 13 As above 3 This course is suited for graduates of Reo Rangatira at level 1 & 2. AS

Technology:Fabric/Textiles 13 None 3

Includes the use and development of soft materials to achieve a desired result, knowledge and the use of different soft materials and the processing, preserving and recycling of materials.

AS & US

Technology:Designing and Prototyping

13 5 credits from Level 2 3 Students will work on self directed or prescribed practical projects and a selection

of Level Three Achievement Standards. AS

Audio Visual 13Level 2 Audio Visual 3

This exciting new course enables students to explore film and movie production. The students explore video production from storyboard through to filming and post-video editing. Working in groups the students produce and manage the production of their own short movie. In this course 3 information and communication technology achievement standards are offered.

AS