If you think you are above the animal kingdom and outside the laws of nature I dare you to take level 2 Biology, because you’re in for a nasty shock. At this level, biology is about taking the world apart piece by piece. When we put it back together, following a year of...

Education for Sustainability has been growing within our school, and building momentum in New Zealand. It is offered at University and CPIT as a complete subject and now has University Entrance endorsement (Level 3). It is taught at Level 2 in Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery...

Welcome to Philosophy, the "love of wisdom" - Curriculum level 5 and 6 (NCEA Level 1)

Philosophy is the subject that specializes in exploring fundamental questions about the world and our place in it. For example: What is reality? What does it mean for me to ‘know’ something? What is reasoning? What is a Mind? Does God exist? How should I live, and who should decide?

The NCEA Level 3 course of History at Ao Tawhiti is designed as an independent portfolio. Students will carry out an independent historical research project that will be assessed towards all three internal achievement standards. The course is available to all students who have completed Level 2 history assessments and provides students with the ability to gain 15 credits at Level 3 and UE with...

The 78Science course is targeted primarily at students that want to include some Science in their senior subject options, but do not want or need to undertake a specialist Biology, Chemistry or Physics course. It may also appeal to students that want to extend their science studies beyond B/C/P, as the course will draw on the other domains. Standards covered will be drawn from the Earth and...

Prerequisite: It is recommended that you have completed level one visual art or negotiate with a visual arts learning advisor prior to entry.
For this course you will be required to think and work independently.

You will select your own subject matter based in research that includes understanding and investigation of established art making practices. All assessment work is...

This is a term by term course of study so it’s a good idea to opt in or out at the end of each term or keep building on your skills and stay for the whole year.

People entering our foundation art program will be given opportunities to develop strong processes using a variety of media such as; drawing, graphic design and illustration, ceramics, painting, printmaking and sculpture....

STUDENT INFORMATION 2016
What is technology about?
Technology at Ao Tawhiti is about enabling students to develop technological outcomes that meet social, environmental and physical needs. Technological outcomes are all around us, and we interact with these outcomes everyday, from the electronic devices we use, to the clothing items we wear and the transportation we use to get...

Through the study of fascinating films, novels, short stories, and television shows you will develop an understanding of how texts are shaped for different audiences and purposes. You will think critically and creatively about the texts, and communicate your understanding through a range of interesting tasks.

NCEA Assessments

There will be a range of NCEA level two English...