subject information
English
This full-year core subject develops skills in all six areas of the national English curriculum – reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and presenting.
Mathematics
This full-year core subject reinforces concepts learned at primary and intermediate level, and builds on them.
Physical Education
This full-year core subject strongly emphasizes participation and involvement. All students participate in Physical Education lessons and if necessary a special programme is devised to meet an individual student’s needs.
Social Studies
The aim of Social Studies is to enable students to participate in a changing society as informed, confident and responsible citizens. Social Studies is a compulsory course in both Years 9 and 10. It leads on to senior studies in History, Geography and Economics.
Science
Science is the first year of a junior core programme which looks at the way the world works.
The course aims to fulfill national curriculum guidelines in science.
Health
The health module covers the topics of Sexuality Education, Drug and Alcohol Education, within the total health concept of Hauora.
Music
The music module provides students with practical music making activities and an introduction to music appreciation and history. Some instrumental tuition is available free of charge.
Visual Arts
In this module students develop painting skills based on colour theory; this will also embrace elements of Art History and appreciation.
Technology
Year 9 Technology comes in the form of different modules, each one focusing on a different aspect of technology. The different modules could involve Materials, Food, ICT and electronics.
Maori Language & Maori Studies
This option aims to foster whanaungatanga (relationships) and enable
students to understand Maori language, Ngata Whatua values, attitudes and behaviour; to grow in their ability to understand and speak Maori and to develop a respect for the Maori language and protocol.
Japanese
This subject introduces students to the language and culture of Japan. Students will learn to speak and understand conversational Japanese and develop a platform for further study.
For a comprehensive outline of subjects download the Subject Information Guide PDF. Available subjects for Year 10 are listed below.
| English |
Mathematics |
| Te Reo Maori |
Science |
| Nga Toi (Performing & Visual Arts) |
Social Studies |
| Japanese |
Humanities |
| Music |
Physical Education |
| Drama |
Health |
| Visual Arts |
Nutrition and Food Technology |
| Technology |
Information Management Technology |
| Graphics |
Design and Technology Multi-Materials |
| Creative Textiles |
Workshop (pre-trades) Materials Technology |
For a comprehensive outline of subjects download the Subject Information Guide PDF. Available subjects for Year 11 are listed below. There is the possibility of video conferencing and correspondence courses in Year 11.
| English |
Mathematics or Mathematics Applied |
| English Studies |
Accounting |
| Maori |
Economics |
| Music |
Geography |
| Drama |
History |
| Visual Arts |
Science |
| Graphics |
Science Applied |
| Information Management |
Horticulture |
| Textile Technology |
Environmental Studies |
| Food and Nutrition |
Physical Education and Sport |
| Hospitality | Health |
| Gateway Work Experience | Hard Materials Technology |
| Distance Learning - varied subjects | Working in Hard Materials |
For a comprehensive outline of subjects download the Subject Information Guide PDF. Available subjects for Years 12 and 13 are listed below. There is the possibility of video conferencing and correspondence courses in Years 12 and 13.
YEAR 12 |
YEAR 13 |
| English |
English |
| English Applied |
English Applied |
| Maori |
Maori |
| Mathematics |
Mathematics |
| Mathematics with Applications |
Mathematics with Calculus |
| Mathematics Alternative Level 2 |
Mathematics with Statistics and Modelling |
| Visual Arts |
Visual Arts |
| History with Art History |
Art History |
| Drama |
- |
| Music |
Music |
| Physical Education Sport / Health |
Physical Education Sport |
| Phys Ed. Sport and Recreation | - |
| Physical Education NCEA | Physical Education NCEA |
| Childcare | - |
| Economics | Economics |
| Geography | Geography |
| History | History |
| Travel and Tourism | Travel and Tourism |
| Young Enterprise Scheme | - |
| Biology | Biology |
| Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Physics | Physics |
| Environmental Science | - |
| Computer Studies | Computer Studies |
| Graphics | - |
| Hard Materials Technology | Hard Materials Technology |
| Automotive Engineering | - |
| Textile Technology | - |
| Home Economics | Home Economics |
| Hospitality | Hospitality |
| Distance Learning | Distance Learning |
| Gateway Work Experience | Gateway Work Experience |
| Peer Support Leadership | Peer Support Leadership |
Download the following PDF's for Subject Options:
