2024 Year 9-10 Course Book

Ara Tokomairiro Your Pathway to Success

2024 Course Booklet

2024 Year 9/10 Curriculum Booklet

Contents Introduction Choosing Your Courses The Tokomairiro Way

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Ngā Toi -The Arts Put Your Mark On It Action: Painting Messy Business Sculpture Intro Pick And Mix: Passion project Music: Passion Project Music: Maestro Music: In the Studio Drama: Mask, Movement and Melodrama

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Te Reo Ingarihi- English Core English A Core English B Core A Literacy Core B Literacy Master Class Writing English Master Class Presenting English Structured Literacy

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Learning Support Skills Development

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Languages French Language and Culture: La Vie est Belle!

Te Reo Māori Tikanga / Te Ao Māori

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Pāngarau - Mathematics Core Mathematics A Core Mathematics B APEX Mathematics Business Studies / Economics Foundation Mathematics

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Te Taha Tinana - Physical Education and Health Health Outdoor Education Fundamental Skills Summer Fundamental Skills Winter Leisure

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Pūtaiao - Science Investigative Science Amazing Bodies Primary Industries Home Science

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Tikanga ā-Iwi - Social Studies Aotearoa 200 Geography: Mapping and Graphing Your Place Global Issues and Crises Economics of Global Water Security Mythbusters!

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Hangarau -Technology Become a Tech Ninja Discover Film Magic Your Game, Your Rules Become a coder Computers: Under the Hood Cams and Stuff CO2 Racer Storage CAD & Design and Visual Communication The Great Toko Bake Off International Flavours Textile Time

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Introduction Years 9 and 10 are important years in a student’s academic life. They are the years where students need to consolidate good learning habits so that they can move into NCEA, secure in the knowledge that they have all of the skills required for success.

Each student is unique and has different passions and interests. It is by tapping into these passions and interests that we believe that each student will engage more in their learning and be the best they can.

The design of Ara Tokomairiro allows students to follow their interests while still maintaining a broad curriculum. It allows students the opportunity to do more of what they love as well having the ability to try a range of different subjects.

The school year will be broken up into two semesters and students will choose 12 different courses for the year. They will complete six in the first semester and then six in the second. For students who complete two years of this curriculum they will complete 24 courses.

All subject areas are available to students and they should choose courses from at least six of the subject areas. For 2024 Students must choose Core Mathematics A, Core Mathematics B and two English courses, one Core A, and one Core B. Some students will also need to complete literacy in addition to Core English. All Year 9 and 10 students MUST opt for at least 1 semester of Social Studies in either Year 9 or Year 10. It also is compulsory that students take a Health course for one semester in either Year 9 or Year 10.

The major Curriculum areas are: ● The Arts ● English ● Health and Physical Education ● Languages ● Mathematics ● Science ● Social Studies ● Technology Housegroup teachers will work closely with students and their caregivers to help ensure that each student chooses options that suit their passions and interests, as well as allowing them to follow a meaningful course of study at NCEA and beyond.

To help these conversations students should complete the All About Me table on the next page 2024 Year 9/10 Curriculum Booklet

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All About Me My skills and interests outside school:

What am I proud of so far in school?:

What is important in my future?

Things I want to know more about are:

What does my family expect of me?

Things that might interest me are:

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Things I need to work on are:

Things my family think might interest me are:

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Choosing Your Courses Step One - Read the course list There are a large number of courses to choose from. To help you narrow down your choices and make sure you choose the right courses for you, you should follow the steps below.

1. Read through all of the courses 2. If you have any questions about the courses you should ask your teachers about them. If they can’t answer the question then they will be able to tell you who to speak to.

3. Complete the table below by placing the courses into one of the three columns.

Green

Yellow

Red

Courses I love the sound of

Courses that might be okay

Absolutely not for me

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Step Two - Shortlist your courses Use your green and yellow lists to help you shortlist the courses you want to choose.

Remembering that you must have at least Core A and B Mathematics courses and Core A and B English courses. You must also choose courses from at least six of the subject areas. Once you have shortlisted your choices put them in the table below.

Subject Area

Course Code

The Arts English Health Languages Mathematics Physical Education Science Social Studies Technology

Step 3 Final Course Selection Complete your course selection on the school portal. You will be shown how to do this.

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The Tokomairiro Way Ara Tokomairiro is designed to develop our Tokomairiro Way values. We believe that these values will set our students up for success in whatever field they choose to pursue after school.

Whakaute / Respect ● I will listen to others. ● I will treat others with kindness. ● I work well with others of different genders, cultures or beliefs.

Haepapa / Responsibility ● ●

I am motivated to work hard towards goals.

I understand, and reflect on, my own words, actions and behaviour, and how these affect others. ● I will care for the physical and emotional environment of the school.

Hiranga / Excellence ● ● ● ● ● ●

I will always try to be the best I can be.

I am positive and have a “can do” attitude.

I am willing to learn new skills and information and attempt new tasks.

I am curious and enthusiastic about learning.

I look for opportunities to work more effectively.

I accept advice and learn from feedback.

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Ngā Toi -The Arts Put Your Mark On It Subject Area: Visual Arts

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Read and understand art text,vocabulary and practical conventions within the discipline of printmaking.

Communicate knowledge, read critically and assess value of text Numeracy Skills: Calculate measurement, consider proportion, use symmetry,and use pattern repetition and rotation in making visual art works.

Digital Literacy Skills: Creativity and Design, Internet and Information and Software and Hardware.

View and discuss the work of a variety of printmakers, looking at different techniques and subject matter. Make a small edition of prints based on your chosen subject matter. Woodcut prints and etching will form a big part of this - a big hit in the 2023 year. This is a good option for those wanting to take art as a senior option.

NCEA L1 Visual Art Achievement Standards

Action: Painting Subject Area: Visual Arts

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills:Read and understand visual art text, vocabulary and practical conventions within the discipline of photography.

Communicate knowledge, read critically and assess value of text Numeracy Skills: Measurements, scale, repetition.

Digital Literacy Skills: Creativity and Design. Internet and Information. Research.

Painting forms the majority of this course, but don’t assume it will all be sitting down and toiling away. We build painting skills across as many genres as possible: action painting, abstract, realistic, spray paint, water colour, text in painting, murals.. The world of painting is unlimited. This is a good course for those planning to take art as a senior option.

NCEA L1 Visual Art Achievement Standards

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Messy Business Subject Area: Visual Arts

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Read and understand visual art text, vocabulary and practical conventions within the discipline of painting.

Communicate knowledge, read critically and assess the value of text. Investigate artists and their artworks.

Numeracy Skills: N/A Digital Literacy Skills: Creativity and Design, Internet and Information, Digital Portfolio, Digital Photography.

Develop your painting and drawing skills in preparation for Level 1 NCEA Visual art. Using observational drawing as a base you will learn a variety of painting and drawing techniques to create a selection of artworks that appeal to your individual style. This is a good option for those who have a deep interest in art and a strong skill base to start with - however, anyone is welcome!

NCEA L1 Visual Art Achievement Standards

Sculpture Intro Subject Area: Visual Arts

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills:Read and understand art text, vocabulary and practical conventions unique to your selected cultures .

Communicate knowledge, read critically and study contemporary and traditional artist models.

Numeracy Skills: Calculate measurement, consider proportion, use symmetry, use pattern repetition and rotation in making visual art works.

Digital Literacy Skills: Creativity and Design Work with a range of materials from clay to cardboard to create a series of sculptures throughout the semester. Previous projects have included oversized popsicles, human figures made from bubble wrap, and miniature animals in clay - expanding to small wooden sculptures is now on the cards. A lot of fun and a lot of scope for you to create your own vision.

NCEA L1 Visual Art Achievement Standards

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Pick And Mix: Passion project Subject Area: Visual Arts

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Read and understand art text, vocabulary and practical conventions within the disciplines of visual art.

Communicate knowledge, read critically and assess the value of text.

Numeracy Skills: Calculate measurement, consider proportion, use symmetry, use pattern repetition and rotation in making visual art works.

Digital Literacy Skills: Creativity and Design, Internet and Information and Software and Hardware. Digital portfolio.

This course is designed for those who are independent and focused students. You will have a clear idea of your project or you may just want to trial a variety of disciplines. You will create a small portfolio that reflects your passion - there is the option to work on projects as a group if the opportunity arises. Some interdisciplinary elements could be incorporated into this - think creating props for a short film, a woodwork project with an artistic twist, what your imagination allows!

NCEA L1 Visual Art Achievement Standards

Music: Passion Project Subject Area: Performing Arts Music

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: subject specific vocabulary, how to shape a piece of writing for a specific audience, Numeracy Skills: N/A Digital Literacy Skills: use and create digital content in meaningful ways that require critical and creative thinking skills Let me introduce you to the MuJect - the Musical Project. In this course you create your own course! We’ll brainstorm project ideas, then you get to do it. You might create a band, produce your own beats, learn a new instrument, perfect an old instrument, even make a brand new instrument that no-one has ever seen before!

If you think you might like to study music at NCEA level (and depending on your MuJect), this course could be for you.

NCEA L1 Achievement Standards

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Music: Maestro Subject Area: Performing Arts Music

Course Description

Literacy Skills: subject specific vocabulary, how to shape a piece of writing for a specific audience, Numeracy Skills: N/A Digital Literacy Skills: use and create digital content in meaningful ways that require critical and creative thinking skills Do you want to delve deeper into the dots and squiggles on a page of music? Ever wondered why some notes sound good together and others don’t?

This course will teach you all that and more. You will learn music theory, including reading and writing music, chords, scales, rhythms and listening skills.

This course caters to people who can’t play an instrument and to those who are nearly pro!

If you think you might like to study music at NCEA level, this course is definitely for you.

Pathway

NCEA L1 Achievement Standards

Music: In the Studio Subject Area: Performing Arts Music

Course Description

Literacy Skills: subject specific vocabulary, how to shape a piece of writing for a specific audience, Numeracy Skills: N/A Digital Literacy Skills: use and create digital content in meaningful ways that require critical and creative thinking skills Are you obsessed with music? Listening to it, making it or playing it?

In this course you will learn how music works from the inside out, using skills such as analysis and music technology. You will learn to write and produce music.

This course caters for a range of musical styles, from classical to metal, and any level of musical experience.

If you think you might like to study music at NCEA level, this course is definitely for you.

Pathway

NCEA L1 Achievement Standards

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Drama: Mask, Movement and Melodrama Subject Area: Performing Arts Drama

Literacy Skills: Read and analyse increasingly sophisticated texts; understand that a text can be interpreted at multiple levels; recognise different perspectives and differences in voice and style Numeracy Skills: N/A Social Skills: Gain confidence in themselves as a performer.

Attendance is important to ensure group success and the learning of lines.

This course is for those who want to extend their confidence Course Description and love of the dramatic. We use drama games and improv as a way to warm up and introduce dramatic elements and techniques. We will explore the origins of theatre and the use of masks and ritual. We will use movement, narration, and Te Mata Kokako o Rēhia (Māori Performance Mask) to tell stories of conflict and triumph in early South Otago. Learn about the heroes and villains of Victorian Melodrama theatre.

We will practise exaggerated gestures and stage fighting techniques, and apply these skills in the creation of Silent Films. We will view and reflect on a live performance. Learn and practise comic acting techniques. Work in groups on scripted comedy scenes using costumes and props and present to an audience.

Pathway

NCEA Level 1 Achievement Standards

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Te Reo Ingarihi- English Core English A Subject Area: English

Literacy Skills:Reading, creative writing, grammar & language knowledge Numeracy Skills:N/A Digital Literacy Skills:information, presentation, google docs.

Course Description

Pathway

This course is compulsory for all Year 9-10 students to complete in the first semester of 2024. The focus in the first semester is on developing reading skills, adding to language and grammar knowledge. You will get a chance to write creatively, and even produce some poetry. You will get an opportunity to input into themes and learning tasks for your class. By the end of the semester you will have developed your close reading skills via a novel, a selection of short stories or other texts; produced some creative writing, and have increased your knowledge of language.

NCEA L1 English course, NCEA L1 Literacy Co-Requisite

Core English B Subject Area: English

Literacy Skills:Reading, essay writing, close viewing, presenting skills,grammar & language knowledge Numeracy Skills:N/A Digital Literacy Skills: information, presentation, google docs.

Course Description

Pathway

This course is compulsory for all Year 9-10 students to complete in the second semester of 2024. The focus in the second semester is on developing reading skills, and adding to language and grammar knowledge. You will also focus on visual presentation and essay writing skills.You will get an opportunity to input into themes and learning tasks for your class. By the end of the semester you will have developed your close viewing skills via a film study, produced a static image and/or speech and an essay.

NCEA L1 English course, NCEA L1 Literacy Co-requisite

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Core A Literacy Subject Area: Literacy

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills:Reading, writing, grammar & language knowledge Numeracy Skills:N/A Digital Literacy Skills:information, presentation, google docs.

This Semester One course is designed for Years 9-11 students needing extra support to achieve the Literacy Co-Requisite for NCEA Level One. This is not a replacement for English which is compulsory.

The focus will be on different types of reading and writing across a range of curriculum areas. If you have achieved less than 4A for a curriculum grade you are strongly recommended to do this course.

You need to talk to the Heads of English as well as your House Group Teachers to get advice..

NCEA L1 English course, NCEA L1 Literacy Co-Requisite

Core B Literacy Subject Area: Literacy

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills:Reading, writing, grammar & language knowledge Numeracy Skills:N/A Digital Literacy Skills:information, presentation, google docs.

This Semester Two course is designed for Years 9-11 students needing extra support in the second half-year to achieve the Literacy Co-Requisite for NCEA Level One. This is not a replacement for English which is compulsory.The focus will be on different types of reading and writing across a range of curriculum areas. Students needing to do this course are those who have yet to achieve the Literacy Co-Requisite and/or still need support to develop literacy skills. You need to talk to the Heads of English as well as your House Group Teachers to get advice.

NCEA L1 English course, NCEA L1 Literacy

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Master Class Writing English Subject Area: English

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills:Reading, creative/essay writing, speaking, grammar & language knowledge Numeracy Skills:N/A Digital Literacy Skills:information, presentation, google docs.

This course is designed for those who have a passion for language and wish to push themselves to achieve at the highest levels. In this class you will get the opportunity to read widely, and to extend your writing skills. You will be encouraged to take part in writing competitions, and to get your work published. You may even have the chance to complete a book as a class.

NCEA L1 English course, NCEA L1 Literacy

Master Class Presenting English Subject Area: English

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills:Reading, creative/essay writing, viewing, speaking, grammar & language knowledge Numeracy Skills:N/A Digital Literacy Skills:information, presentation, google docs.

This course is designed for those who have a passion for visual and film language and wish to push themselves to achieve at the highest levels. In this class you will get the opportunity to read and view widely, and to extend your presenting and writing skills. You will be encouraged to take part in film competitions. You may even produce scripts for film, drama or radio.

NCEA L1 English course, NCEA L1 Literacy

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Structured Literacy Subject Area: English

Course Description

Literacy Skills: Reading, spelling, grammar & language knowledge Numeracy Skills:N/A Digital Literacy Skills: information, presentation, google docs.

Structured Literacy is a class for those who need some more encouragement with their literacy skills. Children will follow the Structured Literacy approach to spelling and reading specifically.

This is a bespoke course aimed at developing literacy fluency to be able to excel in all areas of the curriculum - and life!

Pathway

NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills or NZ Certificate in Skills for Living Level 1 or other Ara Tokomairiro English courses.

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Learning Support Skills Development Subject Area:

Course Description

Literacy Skills: General Literacy Skills Numeracy Skills: General Numeracy Skills Digital Literacy Skills: Design different media This is a bespoke course aimed at developing transferable skills that students need to be successful in a variety of curriculum areas. The content will be largely based on areas of student’s personal interest.

The course will be life skills based, designed around the needs of the students who have learning support needs. It will be designed specifically for their area of needs.

Pathway

NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills or NZ Certificate in Skills for Living Level 1.

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Languages French Language and Culture: La Vie est Belle!

Subject Area: French

Literacy Skills: Learning a language involves learning about grammar and spelling. Learning French also aids English vocabulary as many words in English have French roots.

Numeracy Skills: N/A Digital Literacy Skills: Information research, using google docs and google slides

Parlez-vous français? French is an awesome introduction to the Course Description language and culture of France and other Francophone countries.

Not only is French spoken in Europe, it is also widely spoken in parts of Canada, Africa and the Pacific. In this course, we will explore the language, people, places, and food (ever wanted to try snails or make crêpes? We’ve got you covered.) Students will learn to read, write, listen, and speak in French. Learning a language is also a great way to encourage flexible thinking, acceptance of other cultures, communication and problem solving.

This course can be chosen twice.

Pathway

NCEA L1 French can be taken via VLN or Correspondence

Te Reo Māori Subject Area: Te Reo Māori

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Learning a language involves learning about grammar and spelling.

Numeracy Skills: N/A Digital Literacy Skills: Information research, using google docs and google slides The focus of this course is to extend your ability to communicate in Te Reo Māori. By the end of the year, you will be able to interact confidently in Te Reo Māori. You will deepen your understanding of Māori Tikanga and Te Ao Māori. Students must complete Semesters A and B if they are planning on moving onto Level 1. If you are planning on doing one semester only, it must be Semester A. L1 and 2. Many jobs and careers are now asking for people to be familiar with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga.

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Tikanga / Te Ao Māori (Full/Half Year) Subject Area: Māori, The Arts - Ngā Mahi Toi and Tikanga Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Numeracy Skills: Digital Literacy Skills: This course focuses on learning about the Māori world. Learn about karakia, waiata, whakapapa, legends, pōwhiri, and traditional crafts such as weaving, carving and tāniko.

Students can do one or two semesters for this topic.

L1 and 2. Many jobs and careers are now asking for people to be familiar with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga.

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Pāngarau - Mathematics Core Mathematics A Subject Area: Mathematics

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Reading and comprehension of a range of different problems and situations. Recording ideas and thinking through writing.

Topic specific vocabulary.

Numeracy Skills: Number and Algebra, Geometry, Measurement and Statistics.

Digital Literacy Skills: Online learning tools, recording ideas and extension opportunities.

This course is compulsory for all Year 9-10 students to complete in the first semester of 2023.

Students continue their mathematical journey learning about Number, Measurement and Statistics. Students are given real life contexts to apply new mathematical knowledge in. Number will focus on part-whole numbers as well as problem solving approaches. Measurement will cover concepts such as area and volume as well as using the metric system.

Statistics allows students to investigate a question, collect data, formulate an analysis and draw a conclusion.

This course prepares students to sit the compulsory numeracy requirement for NCEA Level 1.

NCEA L1 Mathematic Achievement Standards

Core Mathematics B Subject Area: Mathematics

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Reading and comprehension of a range of different problems and situations. Recording ideas and thinking through writing.

Topic specific vocabulary.

Numeracy Skills: Number and Algebra, Geometry, Measurement and Statistics.

Digital Literacy Skills: Online learning tools.

This course is compulsory for all Year 9-10 students to complete in the second semester of 2023. It continues on from Core Mathematics A and covers knowledge in Algebra, Geometry, Probability as well as a further unit on Number. Algebra involves finding the known from the unknown and is useful in a range of different career options. Geometry involves using angles and shapes which involves a brief introduction to Pythagoras Theorem and Trigonometry.

This course prepares students to sit the compulsory numeracy requirement for NCEA Level 1.

NCEA L1 Mathematic Achievement Standards

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APEX Mathematics Subject Area: Mathematics

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Reading and comprehension of a range of different problems and situations. Recording ideas and thinking through writing.

Topic specific vocabulary.

Numeracy Skills: Number and Algebra (Level 5).

Digital Literacy Skills: Extension learning tools.

Are you ready to challenge yourself?

This course covers extension work across the Mathematics curriculum.

It involves participation in a range of competitions including ICAS, Problem Solving Challenge, O'Mathalon amongst others.

It offers the opportunity to explore puzzles and challenges to open our minds and explore how we solve a range of puzzles.

This module will also include some practical work.

NCEA L1 Mathematics Achievement Standards

Business Studies / Economics Subject Area: Mathematics

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Reading and comprehension of a range of different problems and situations. Recording ideas and thinking through writing. Topic specific vocabulary.

Numeracy Skills: All Mathematics Strands (Level 4-5).

Digital Literacy Skills: Online learning tools.

Want to learn about how business works in New Zealand and the wider world?

This course explores different business concepts and how they link to a range of different sectors. It will cover a range of different Mathematical strands with a strong focus on financial literacy.

Students will be encouraged to explore taxation, marketing and strategic management.

NCEA L1 Achievement Standards - Economics and Mathematics.

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Foundation Mathematics Subject Area: Mathematics

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Reading and comprehension of a range of different problems and situations. Recording ideas and thinking through writing. Topic specific vocabulary.

Numeracy Skills: All Mathematics Strands (Level 1-3).

Digital Literacy Skills: Online learning tools.

Students who need a foundation to achieve NCEA Level 1.

Students will work towards making progress in their Mathematics journey with an individualised programme that meets their particular needs. Connections across other areas of the curriculum are made to allow students to use their new learning in practical, real life examples.

Core Mathematics A and B.

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Te Taha Tinana - Physical Education and Health Health Subject Area: PE and Health

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Reading comprehension and writing Numeracy Skills: Statistical analysis and interpretations Digital Literacy Skills: Recognise, select and use relevant information; practise safe online behaviour and prevent harm of yourself or others This is a one semester course that is compulsory to take at either Year 9 or Year 10. It is not a full year course.

This course is designed to equip our students with healthpromoting tools to enhance not only your own well-being, but the community in which they live. You will explore: hauora and wellbeing; friendships and relationships; managing change and building resilience; food for health and wellbeing; sexuality and gender; and alcohol and other drugs.

This course leads to senior Physical Education

Outdoor Education Subject Area: PE and Health

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing Numeracy Skills: Digital Literacy Skills: Search and download content from the Internet; Recognise, select and use relevant information This is a basic outdoor education course which looks at the risks, hazards and safety management strategies involved in camping and tramping. You will learn about the environmental care code, alongside outdoor experiences in biking and tramping. Group work is essential. You will have outdoor classroom experiences on a regular basis; these will include geocaching, raft building and outdoor cooking.

For students interested in NCEA L1 Physical Education / Outdoor Education, outdoor physical activities, sports and other outdoor pursuits.

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Fundamental Skills Summer Subject Area: PE and Health

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Speaking, reading and writing Numeracy Skills: Measurement Digital Literacy Skills: Search and download content from Internet; recognise, select and use relevant information Summer PE will start with a focus on Athletics and Swimming and developing the skills required of these disciplines.

There will be a focus on striking skills and participating in activities and games involving them.

This course will introduce you to games and movement from around the world. You will develop your skills in cooperation, and take time to teach other students.

For students interested in skill improvement, sport and physical activities as well as those wishing to take NCEA L1 Physical Education.

Fundamental Skills Winter Subject Area: PE and Health

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Visual, reading, writing and subject-specific terminology Numeracy Skills: Basic fitness calculations will be used Digital Literacy Skills:Using google classroom, docs and slides to aid in learning and identifying relevant content This course will have a focus on fitness and personal training where you will learn about the musculoskeletal system of the human body. You will use the principles and methods of training to create a short training programme for a chosen sport or physical activity.

Team games will give students the opportunity to lead and take responsibility: these include a number of team sports and activities that develop large ball skills and develop strength and coordination.

This course is strongly recommended for students wishing to pursue NCEA L1 Physical Education and have an interest in skill improvement.

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Leisure Subject Area: PE and Health

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing Numeracy Skills: Statistics Digital Literacy Skills: Using google classroom, docs and slides

In this course you will be involved in more personal, Course Description individualised and leisurely activities like table tennis, bowls, yoga, walking and social games. This course is designed for those that want to maintain a sense of well-being by doing exercise in a less competitive environment.

Pathway

For students interested in health and well-being, physical activities and finding a life-long activity that they enjoy.

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Pūtaiao - Science Investigative Science Subject Area: Science

Course Description

Literacy Skills: Specialist vocabulary, read and understand scientific text, communicate knowledge in a variety of ways Numeracy Skills: Gather data by making observations, process data, interpret data, make judgements about accuracy of data Digital Literacy Skills: Internet and Information Explore how Scientists have constantly identified more knowledge on how the world works using the scientific method!

This course focuses on how we can use scientific method as a tool to discover new ideas in Science. Students will cover a range of Scientific content with a high practical component to the learning.

Students then have the opportunity to design and carry out a Science Fair project and enter this project in the Aurora Science Fair in Dunedin. This course is only available in semester one.

Pathway

NCEA L1 Science

Amazing Bodies Subject Area: Science

Literacy Skills: Specialist vocabulary, read and understand scientific text, communicate knowledge Numeracy Skills: Gather data by making observations, process data, interpret data, make judgements about accuracy of data Digital Literacy Skills: Internet and Information

Take a closer look at the systems that keep us alive, Course Description complications that can occur within and how we overcome these conditions.

The course will cover the human respiratory, digestive, nervous, reproductive and muscular-skeletal systems and make comparisons to other animals.

Pathway

Level 1 Science

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Primary Industries Subject Area: Science

Literacy Skills: Specialist vocabulary, read and understand scientific text, communicate knowledge, read critically and assess value of text Numeracy Skills: Consider issues of uncertainty and reliability Digital Literacy Skills: Creativity and Design, Internet and Information

There’s more to farming than driving a tractor, swinging Course Description cups, planting crops or looking after soil. Have a close look at the scientific reasons why farmers make the decisions they do to make our primary industries some of the best in the world.

Pathway

Level 1 Science, Level 1 Agricultural and Horticultural Science

Home Science Subject Area: Science

Literacy Skills: Specialist vocabulary, read and understand scientific text, communicate knowledge, read critically and assess value of text Numeracy Skills: Consider issues of uncertainty and reliability Digital Literacy Skills: Creativity and Design, Internet and Information

Do you want to live forever? Or look as though you could?

Course Description Discover the good, the bad and the ugly of the cosmetic and health industry. Also a look at home remedies, preservation of food and much more of Science you might find around the home!

Pathway

Level 1 Science

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CSI - Crime Scene Investigation Subject Area: Science

Literacy Skills: Specialist vocabulary, read and understand scientific text, communicate knowledge, read critically and assess value of text Numeracy Skills: Consider issues of uncertainty and reliability Digital Literacy Skills: Creativity and Design, Internet and Information

Who did it? In this course take a look at the Science involved Course Description in catching out criminals for a range of crimes. Learn about fingerprint analysis, fibre analysis, blood spatter and much much more.

Pathway

Level 1 Science

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Tikanga ā-Iwi - Social Studies Aotearoa 200 Subject Area: Social Studies

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Selecting texts that are relevant to interests and capabilities; inquiry practises such as identifying and using sequences, identifying and critiquing sources, as well as exploring perspectives and interpreting past decisions and actions.

Numeracy: N/A Digital Literacy Skills: Recognise, select, and use relevant information In this course we will explore local, national and global stories that demonstrate that Māori history is foundational and continuous, that the introduction of various other cultures have been central to Aotearoa New Zealand’s history, and how the exercise and effects of power have shaped it.

NCEA L1 Social Sciences, particularly Geography and History, as well as other ‘language rich’ subjects, where students are required to analyse ideas and data and develop original interpretations of such materials, and where they need to express themselves well in writing, speaking and reading. Whakapapa me te whanaungatanga.

Geography: Mapping and Graphing Your Place Subject Area: Social Studies

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Selecting texts that are relevant to interests and capabilities, critical thinking and exploring perspectives.

Numeracy: Graphing skills and interpretation of statistical information Digital Literacy Skills: Recognise, select, and use relevant information Examine our ever-changing world and the impact that changes to our environment have had and will have on both Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific. With an emphasis on the study of mountains, rivers, lakes and oceans, we will examine not only the problems, but what we can do as active citizens to contribute to a solution. Ngā Tangata me te Taiao.

NCEA L1 Social Sciences, particularly Geography and History, as well as other ‘language rich’ subjects, where students are required to analyse ideas and data and develop original interpretations of such materials, and where they need to express themselves well in writing, speaking and reading.

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Global Issues and Crises Subject Area: Social Studies

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Selecting texts that are relevant to interests and capabilities.

Numeracy: N/A Digital Literacy Skills: Recognise, select, and use relevant information Get ready to examine the causes, sequence of events and consequences of global events and issues like conflict, sustainability, terrorism and development inequalities. Students will shape the course and choose topics of study themselves, and design actions and issues to address and solve the problems and real life issues facing humanity in the future.

NCEA L1 Social Sciences, particularly Geography and History, as well as other ‘language rich’ subjects, where students are required to analyse ideas and data and develop original interpretations of such materials, and where they need to express themselves well in writing, speaking and reading. Tuia i runga, tuia i raro, tuia i roto, tuia i waho, tuia te muka tāngata.

Economics of Global Water Security Subject Area: Social Studies

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Selecting texts that are relevant to interests and capabilities.

Numeracy: N/A Digital Literacy Skills: Recognise, select, and use relevant information The focus of this unit is on The Economic World. Students learn about the production, distribution and consumption of fresh water as a valuable, non-renewable resource. This unit examines the many uses of water, the ways it is perceived and valued, its spatial distribution and problems of both physical and economic water scarcity. Students will discuss contemporary issues including drought in the North Island.

Further, they engage in a research project giving them the choice to investigate the nature and impacts of water insecurity in the developed or developing world. Kōwhiringa ohaoha me te whai oranga NCEA L1 Social Sciences, particularly Geography and History, as well as other ‘language rich’ subjects, where students are required to analyse ideas and data and develop original interpretations of such materials, and where they need to express themselves well in writing, speaking and reading.

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Mythbusters!

Subject Area: Social Studies

Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills: Thinking critically about historical movies and creating responses to inaccuracies within them.

Numeracy Skills: Collecting and interpreting data Digital Literacy Skills: Online Viewing Tools In this course, we will be looking at films that are based on true events or current issues. We will research the event and decide on how accurately the movie portrays the event or concepts like racism, segregation, prejudice, discrimination, change, continuity etc. Films like Titanic, The Dam Busters, 42, Invictus, Remember the Titans, etc., OR a film of your own choice and approved by the teacher. E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū.

NCEA L1 Social Sciences, particularly Geography and History, as well as other ‘language rich’ subjects, where students are required to analyse ideas and data and develop original interpretations of such materials, and where they need to express themselves well in writing, speaking and reading.

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Hangarau -Technology Become a Tech Ninja Subject Area: Digital Technology

Literacy Skills: comprehension, presenting and writing Numeracy Skills: use algebraic notation and graphs, basic number skills Digital Literacy Skills: create a digital content, design of different media, organise data, use of online environments, search and download content, select and use relevant information, note resources, summarise information

Course Description

Master computers and any other electronic devices. Refresh and improve your skills on PC. Find a fast way to create documents or an easy way to deliver online content. Search the Internet, recognise relevant resources and stay safe in the online world.

More info online.

This skills-based course is suitable for everyone at any time. You will update your current PC skills and extend your ability to control computers and manage data. We will walk through tips & tricks for online presentation and finally, you will practise the design of documents, presentations and spreadsheets with connection to other subjects of your interest.

Platforms/SW: Windows 11, Office/Google suit, social media

Pathway

NCEA Achievement Standards and selected NCEA Unit Standards

Discover Film Magic Subject Area: Digital Technology

Literacy Skills: comprehension and writing Numeracy Skills: N/A Digital Literacy Skills: create a digital content, create multimedia content, appropriate use of copyrighted and free resources, organise data, use of specialised software

Course Description

Dive into the magical world of film. Make up a story full of jokes or scary moments. Shock your audience with crazy ideas which are possible only in fantasies.

In this practical and project-based course we will cover simple story telling, basic film and production techniques followed by video editing skills. At the end of this funny course you will have your own filmed, edited and enhanced short video.

Platforms/HW/SW: cameras, Adobe Premiere, Google docs

Pathway

NCEA Achievement standards

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Your Game, Your Rules Subject Area: Digital Technology

Literacy Skills: comprehension and writing Numeracy Skills: number skills, connection between theory and experimental results, applies number sense Digital Literacy Skills: create multimedia content, appropriate use of copyrighted and free resources, organise data, use of online environments, use of specialised software

Course Description

Explore game development. Recreate your favourite game or define your own rules and game world. Share it, test it, and play it with friends.

This complex project-based course will test your problem solving and logical thinking skills and introduce 3 basic game development areas: design, game mechanics and software development. You will learn how to create very simple 2D/3D graphics, suggest and code the game loops and mechanics for players and behaviour of NPCs. Having some knowledge of coding would be advantageous for this course.

Platforms/SW: Scratch/Online coding platforms, GIMP/Photoshop/Unity

Pathway

NCEA Achievement standards

Become a coder Subject Area: Digital Technology

Literacy Skills: comprehension Literacy Skills: comprehension Numeracy Skills: Algebra and number skills Digital Literacy Skills: search and download content, select and use relevant information, organise data, use of online environments, use of specialised software

Course Description

Solve coding challenges and take control over computers. Gain basic coding skills, practise problem solving and computational thinking.

Design your algorithms and learn about the common software solutions.

This skills-based course will give you fundamental knowledge and skills in coding. You will start with a block coding editor and eventually develop your skills into use of Python. We will touch on both procedural and Object Oriented Programming (OOP).

Platforms/HW/SW: Scratch/Python, online courses

Pathway

NCEA Achievement standards

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Computers: Under the Hood Subject Area: Digital Technology

Literacy Skills: comprehension and writing Numeracy Skills: graphs and basic number skills Digital Literacy Skills: use of online environments, use of specialised software, safe use of digital devices, search and download content, select and use relevant information, summarise information, create a digital content

Course Description

Are you interested in PC builds? Do you want to know how a computer works and how to build one? You can plan your PC build, install OS in a virtual lab environment and play with network hardware to establish a private computer network for experiments.

This skills-based course will let you plan your PC build, manage your own virtual PC, connect several devices into a network. We will cover basic protocols and safety principles of networking and PC management.

Platforms/HW/SW: Windows 10/11 or Linux, PC platform, network components

Pathway

NCEA Achievement standards

Speak Up on the World Wide Web Subject Area: Digital Technology

Literacy Skills:comprehension and language structure Numeracy Skills: Algebra and number skills Digital Literacy Skills: search and download content, select and use relevant information, organise data, use of online environments, use of specialised software

Course Description

Join the huge number of people who create content for the world wide web. Combine together creativity, design and coding and impress your audience with a cool website. Having a basic knowledge of software packages and coding would be an advantage for this course.

This is a complex project-based course which will cover all aspects of web development from scratch. You will start with simple project specifications and graphic designs. Go over HTML and CSS. At the end, you will have your own static fully functional website ready for publication.

Platforms/HW/SW: Visual Studio, GIMP/Photoshop, Inscape

Pathway

NCEA Achievement standards

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Cams and Stuff Subject Area: Materials Technology

Literacy Skills: Learn Design names, processes Numeracy Skills: Understanding Measurement Digital Literacy Skills: N/A

Course Description

In this course using technological processes you will be able to design and build a project that will assist in developing your practical skill. Starting out with nothing but an idea, create the perfect project to fill a need in your life or even a gift for others. This is a practical project based course for people who like hands-on or creative activities. You could make a jack in the box or dancing elephant using cams, cranks and followers.

Pathway

Materials Technology NCEA L1 Achievement standards

CO2 Racer Subject Area: Materials Technology

Literacy Skills: Learn Design names, processes Numeracy Skills: Understanding Measurement Digital Literacy Skills: N/A

Course Description

Have you ever fancied working for Ferrari or Lamborghini? Then this could be the course for you. You will get to design and make a CO2 gas powered car. These cars can reach up to 90 kilometres per hour.

Learn about basic aerodynamics to maximise the speed of your car.

Can you win the Dragster Cup by creating the fastest car in the school?

Pathway

Materials Technology NCEA L1 Achievement standards

Storage Subject Area: Materials Technology

Literacy Skills: Learn Design names, processes Numeracy Skills: Understanding Measurement Digital Literacy Skills: N/A

Course Description

In this course you can design and create a storage solution for a specific item or items. It could be a gift for a friend or family member.

The trick is to suit the design of your storage solution to best protect its contents.

Pathway

NCEA L1 Achievement standards

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CAD & Design and Visual Communication Subject Area: DVC (Graphics)

Literacy Skills: Learn design names , processes Numeracy Skills: Understanding Measurement Digital Literacy Skills: N/A

Course Description

Create product prototypes by sketching designs as well as using computer aided design (CAD) software. Learn how these designs can be created and use the processes in the production of spatial and product design projects.

Pathway

NCEA L1 Achievement standards

The Great Toko Bake Off Subject Area: Food Technology/Hospita lity Course Description

Pathway

Literacy Skills:Reading and processing text Numeracy skills: Measuring volume and weight Digital Literacy skills: Research and food photography Learn new baking skills and become a master baker following a new baking programme with a hospitality feel at year 9 or year 10.

Use basic recipes and then learn how to give them a unique twist of your own.

NCEA L1 Food Technology and/or Hospitality

International Flavours Subject Area: Food technology

Literacy Skills:Reading and processing text Numeracy skills: Measuring volume and weight Digital Literacy skills: Research and food photography

Course Description

This course will explore and make food products both savoury and sweet, from different countries/cultures from around the world. Students will then have a chance to create their own fusion cooking style from a culture of their choice, Topics will also include ‘Design your own Pasta’ and ‘Burger Fuel’

Pathway

NCEA L1 Food Technology and/or Hospitality.

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Textile Time Subject Area: Technology: Textiles Course Description

Literacy Skills:Reading and processing text,pattern instructions.

Numeracy Skill: Measuring,laying out pattern pieces.

Digital Literacy Skills: Research, digital portfolio .

This textiles course will cover the basics of learning to drive the sewing machine, hand embroidery, tie and dye and then look at producing small projects to support learning e.g juggling bags and soft toys. In Year 10, skills will be extended to learn about Applied Design to design and make a cushion and garment making. Both these projects will include a range of creative techniques including printing.

Take home fees may apply depending on student interest and choice.

This course can be chosen twice.

Pathway

NCEA L1 Materials Technology.

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