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1.2 Courses
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LA Levels
Lucy is a Drama Director MART 4, 5

Drama with Marlene, Lucy Webster (& Rose Hubble) will be developing Drama skills with improvi
Introduction to Algebra DUNW 5

In this course you will be introduced to a number of essential algebraic concepts.
NCEA Level 3 Media Studies - Term One RICP 8

We’ll make sure you have the basic skillset to talk about film analysis (touching on skills you w
Preparing for the event continued... SARA 7, 8

This class is carried on from block 1.1. Please only enrol if you were in it last block.
CRASH COURSE: Understanding how music works MATD 3, 4

Develop a deep understanding of the nuts and bolts of music through this intense crash course!
Ocean Waves BRAF 3, 4

This film course explores transitioning between young adult and adolescence.

Continuation of The Hero's Journey ROBM 4, 5

In this class we will examine what it truly means to be a hero through the study of literature.
From pretty precipitates to investigating the cosmos 1.2 MATP 7, 8

78 Science - a general, non-specialist Science course up to and including NCEA L3, University Ent
Football - We're into extra time! IANH 4, 5

This block I’d like to extend on our Football class from 1.1.
English for Artists LAUB 6, 7

English for Artists is a class designed with Level 1 and 2 students in mind.
Eyes on the Prize KATA 4, 5

What are the elements of a good advertisement? What are you trying to "sell"?
NUMBER - NCEA L1 continued LOUW 6

We will complete the Number topic and the internal AS 91026 4 credits.
Calculus DERT 8

This is normally a FULL YEAR course for students who have completed level two mathematics.

Will it explode? - Properties of Substances and Energy Changes ZACW 7

(continued from Term 1.1)
LOST CIVILISATIONS cont. BREB 7

No man is an island, but an island is.
Getting to know our Ōtākaro River KATA 6

We extend our understanding of the natural and biophysical world to our doorstep and the Ōtākaro

Pop Up Restaurant - 4HOL KAYH 4

Let's work towards a one off pop up restaurant at school.
Advanced Product and Furniture Design JARG 7, 8

This class continues from term 1.1, if you are wanting to join the class in 1.2 please speak wit
1.2 Extension English GEOM 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

This course is for students who want to extend their literacy and/or English skills.
SENIOR JAZZ BAND MATD 7, 8

This course is a year long practical exploration of jazz forms and improvisation.
Whose numbers up!! What do the stats say? DEBD 4

We will continue with number and really delve into the areas that we are not proficient in.
6 Social Studies - Looking at Social Actions PETB 6

Looking at Social Actions: People use a variety of methods of protest and persuasion to seek soci
Design, Make and Innovate JARG 6

This course provides students with learning opportunities to become skilled designers and makers.
Sheilah Winn Competition Time Week 10 MART 6, 7, 8

Roses do not so; of their sweet deaths are sweetest odours made; And so of you, beauteous and lov
Measurement KAYH 3, 4

This course will aim to cover as much as we can of the following achievement objective:
Chance and Data INOK 6

We will work on more statistics and probability.
Calculus DERT 8

By this block we should be starting Differentiation.

Whose numbers up!! What do the stats say? KAYH 4

We will continue with number and really delve into the areas that we are not proficient in.
1.2 Visual Artists as Entrepreneurs HOLR 8

We start the term by working out what you want to work on through the year.
MEASURMENT ALIS 5

We all use some sort of measurement every day in our lives whether it is time, distance, weight,

Level 3/4 Maths Number Skills STEH 3, 4

This course is designed to help students strengthen their basic number knowledge.
Integrated Studies 1 GEOM 6

Integrated Studies combines Business Studies, English, and Enterprise into a holistic learning pr
Practical Physics with Curves! GREO 6, 7

Students will be engaged by a range of experiments producing curved data.
Common Law ALLH 8

The Courts and how they work is examined.
How does law change?
Clone of Korero Maori MART 6, 7, 8

“Ko te manu e kai ana te miro, nona te ngahere.
78MUS MATD 7, 8

Music
Media and Film Studies - Advanced NCEA RICP 7, 8

In this course, we'll focus on film analysis (T1), design (T2) and production (T3/4).
SEQUENCES and NETWORKS LOUW 7

This is a study of number patterns and how they can be used in real life situations.
Culture (changed topic) CRPE 5

This Topic changed focus after week 1 to one on culture
Can I improve my performance? SARA 6

This course carries on from block 1.1 so students need to be currently in 6PED to enter.

Animal Behaviour Extension and Biological investigation MATW 8

In this block we will visit Orana Park on the 18th of March (permission slip due on the 11th) to

Advanced Mandarin Language and Culture Class MLA 4, 5

SENIOR JAZZ BAND MATD 7, 8

This course is designed for experienced musicians working at NCEA level music who are wanting to

Is it basic or alkaline? - continued FLOM 6

During 1.2 we will finish covering the content for the external exam of acids and bases.
Design, Make, Innovate JARG 7, 8

This course offers learning opportunities for students interested in designing and making things

More Number INOK 4

We will continue to work on our arithmetic skills.
7/8 Photography, 1.2 ROSM 7, 8

You will be working towards either a level 2 two panel folio or a level 3 three panel folio of wo
Statistics DUNW 4, 5

Learn the basics of statistics.
New Zealand's unique geology ZACW 5, 6

New Zealand has a wide range of gorgeous, unique geological surface features, such as volcanoes,

MEASUREMENT LOUW 5

We all use some sort of measurement every day in our lives whether it is time, distance, weight,

Mathematics DERT 6

Apply algebraic procedures in solving problems.
5Mat a - Measurement MATP 5

Block 1.2 MEASUREMENT
Measurement INOK 4, 5

We'll be looking at how to make various measurements and learning to use the units of measurement
Philosophy - a brief history BRES 3, 4

Continued from term 1.1.
Independent English GEOM 5

This course is for students who want to work independently towards improving their literacy and/o
ADVANCED MUSIC: NCEA LEVELS TWO AND THREE MATD 7, 8

This course is designed for experienced musicians, wanting to achieve standards at levels two and
7/8 Photography ROSM 7, 8

You will be working towards either a level 2 two panel folio or a level 3 three panel folio of wo
We Are Not So Smart - Term 1 2017 RICP 4, 5

In this course, we're looking at various psychological theories, examining how they work in with

1.2 8English GEOM 8

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
Level One Media Studies RICP 6

In Media Studies this year, we'll be looking primarily at films, and how to express ideas about s
Shadow Puppetry EMIM 4, 5

This is available to both junior and senior DRAMA students.
Tactics for Mechanics - continued FLOM 7

This year-long course will follow an academic path to offer 19 to 22 credits at NCEA level 2, cov
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LA Levels
Ki O Rahi SARA 4

Ki O Rahi is a traditional Maori game where teams play against each other to gain as many points.
Clone of Learn the Secret Language of Te Reo Māori MART 6, 7, 8

Kaua e mate wheke mate ururoa
Don't die like a octopus, die like a hammerhead shark
Electronica! MATD 3, 4, 5

This course is really an introduction to composition, and we will be focusing on how to use compu
A cell's life FLOM 5

A cell is the smallest unit of life that can be classified as a living thing.
Drop the base: Acids, bases and reactivity (Continued from Term 1.1) GREO 6

Term 1 of this course is ESSENTIAL for any student wishing to study chemistry beyond Level 1 NCEA
Read to write JOB 4, 5

There will be two strands to this course; reading and writing.
Product and Furniture Design JARG 5, 6

This class continues from term 1.1, if you are wanting to join the class in 1.2 please speak wit
Rivering MATP 7, 8

Explore the hazards and joys of rivers....
Level Two - Art making towards a folio (1.2) HOLR 7

Term one
Stanley Kubrick Cont. ROBM 8

***This class is only available to students 16 and older.***
Time Series INOK 8

Time series is a series of graphical techniques used to predict the future based on trends from t
Level Two English - Short Text Analysis RICP 7

In this course, we’ll start by analysing some short texts by Ted Chiang, Stephen King, and a few

78 Social Studies - Examining Social Actions PETB 7, 8

Examining Social Actions: People use a variety of methods of protest and persuasion to seek socia
Number levels 3 and 4 KAYH 3, 4

This course will involve group work and workshops aimed at improving our number skills.
Alternative games STEH 4, 5

Are you tired of the same old sports opportunities?
Drop the base: Acids, bases and reactivity (Continued from Term 1.1) ZACW 6

Term 1 of this course is ESSENTIAL for any student wishing to study chemistry beyond Level 1 NCEA
Who are we? KATA 5

This course is all about identity and continues from 1.1.
Geography EMMB 3, 4

Geography is a subject that helps us look at the world around us and how we effect the environmen
Introduction to Algebra DUNW 5

In this course you will be introduced to a number of essential algebraic concepts.
NUMBER - NCEA L1 continued LOUW 6

We will complete the Number topic and the internal AS 91026 4 credits.
Advanced Design, Make and Innovate JARG 7, 8

This is a practical course for students with previous experience in design or technology.
Calculus DERT 8

By this block we should be starting Differentiation.

Architectural Drawing RICM 4, 5

This class is for anyone interested in drawing, architecture and design.
Abnormal Psychology ALLH 8

In this course we start by looking at what it means to be normal.
CHANCE and DATA LOUW 6

We will examine both Statistics and Probability.
Calculus - Differentiation DERT 8

By this block we should be starting Differentiation.

The lego of the world ZACW 4

These next five weeks we turn our focus to the very small scale of atoms and particles.
1.2 Foundation drawing and more ...... HOLR 5

Pre-requisite is completing foundation drawing in 1.1 (this course runs through all of term one)
Level 3/4 English Research Skills STEH 3, 4

The context for our learning will be looking at the adolescent brain, with a variety of different
Film Studies and Project Based English GEOM 5, 6, 7
6MUS MATD 6

Music
Digital Technologies IANH 5

This is intended to be a whole year course where we plan, design and create Digital resources tha
ReMake Repeated - Deconstruct/ Reconstruct JARG 3, 4

This course is running for a second time as the class was too big in 1.1.
Clone of Whakarongo ki ngā Manu Kōrero MART 6, 7, 8

Those wanting NCEA Level 1 (or higher) MUST BE committed to studying and would be expected to tak
ADVANCED MUSIC 1 - (NCEA LEVELS 1 and 2...) MATD 6, 7

Do music for NCEA credits!
1.2 Visual Artists as Entrepreneurs 2017 HOLR 8

We start the term by working out what you want to work on through the year.
As I live and breathe. BREB 7

We will look at the full animal kingdom in terms of the accumulation of increasingly complex adap
1.2 level two art making towards a folio HOLR 7

Term one
Social LIfe ALLH 8

How does the sociological view see social life in a city like ours.
1.2 Level Three - Art making towards a folio HOLR 8

Part One- Getting started
Term one
MEASUREMENT LOUW 4, 5

We all use some sort of measurement every day in our lives whether it is time, distance, weight,

Beginner Mandarin Language and Culture Class MLA 1, 2, 3

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - Continued NATW 4, 5

This course is continued from term 1.1.
Business Studies and Enterprise GEOM 7, 8

Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a
1.2 Business Studies and Enterprise GEOM 6, 7, 8

Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a
Aqueous equilibria - a chemical balancing act ZACW 8

This is a continuation from Term 1.1.
More Number INOK 4

We will continue to work on our arithmetic skills.
Level One English - Term 1 2017 RICP 6

We've chosen to study 'The Mist', by Stephen King.
Wreeding and Riting Skillz 5 Continued ROBM 5

*This is a Curriculum Level 5 class requiring a fair amount of independent work.
Drop the base: quantitative titrations FLOM 7

We will continue term 1 by learning how to perform titrations, an important technique to quantify
MAKING MUSIC: NCEA LEVEL ONE MATD 6

This course is part of a semester-long programme, designed to support students wanting to achieve
Abnormal Psychology ALLH 8

What does it mean to be normal? We will look at three disorders in detal
Conservation Action Network FIOH 3, 4, 5, 6

This workshop incorporates a FULL DAY off-site on Wednesdays and Yellow at school on Friday morni
Green earth for OUR sustainability BREB 6

We have a number of different ‘profit-from-land” practices in New Zealand.
NCEA Level 1 English - Term One RICP 6

We'll start the year by doing a close study of a few short stories, then a novel (TBA after a cla
Shakespeare & The Sheilah Winn Competition EMIM 6, 7, 8

Pre-requisite: Need to have been in 678DRAM 1.1

It's Sheilah Winn time again.
Algebra Level 2 INOK 7

We will be continuing with Level 2 Algebra.
New School Construction Projects JARG 5, 6, 7, 8

Make things for the new school.
Gallipoli KATA 4, 5

Anzac Day has become an important event in the NZ calendar over the past twenty years or so.
Modified small ball games STEH 4

Join in for a bunch of fun small ball games at Upper Riccarton Park.
River crossing PETB 8

Learn safe river crossing skills.The river crossing course will develop safe river-crossing skill
Poems about Culture BRAF 4

We're studying poems that tell us different things about cultures from around the world.
Green earth for OUR sustainability BREB 6

We have a number of different ‘profit-from-land” practices in New Zealand.
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LA Levels
Habitat (Repeat) JARG 3, 4

Design and make an insect habitat.
True Love Never Did Run Smooth MART 6, 7, 8

The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem.. Die to themselves….

Anatomy, Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology continued... SARA 7, 8

This course is continued from block 1.1. Please only enrol if you are already in the class.
NUMBER continued LOUW 5

We will continue with the NUMBER topic.
Atmosphere and Oceans INOK 4, 5

How do the oceans interact with the atmosphere? What causes our weather?
Signal received, initiating response BREB 8

To effectively launch into biology we need to better understand the natural world around us.
There is no 'I' in TEAM continued... SARA 6

This course is continued from block 1.1. Please only enrol if you took it last block.
Level Three Media - Ways of Seeing Film RICP 8

**To enrol in this course, students should have completed at least ten 'film' credits in Media St
LAST CHANCE - OPEN TO ALL YEAR 6-13 Show Quest 2019 SARM 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Love to perform? Love to dance? Be on stage and have fun?
Striking games STEH 3, 4

We will be developing our ability to play a range of striking games.
Level 1 Math LOUW 6

Measurement.
ADVANCED MUSIC: NCEA LEVELS TWO AND THREE MATD 7, 8

This course is designed for experienced musicians, wanting to achieve standards at levels two and
Demonstrate an Understanding of Mechanical Systems GREO 8

Students will investigate momenta in two dimensions, torques, gravity, angular motion and simple

Clone of Junior Drama MART 4, 5, 6

Improvisation is a state of being and creating action without pre-planning.
Level Three - Art making towards a folio (1.2) HOLR 8

Part One- Getting started
Term one
Clone of Clone of Algebra Level 2 INOK 7

We are continuing with the Algebra you will need to know for the rest of the year.
MAKING MUSIC: NCEA LEVEL ONE MATD 6

This course is part of a semester-long programme, designed to support students wanting to achieve
Continuation of Gothic Fiction and Horror ROBM 8

Age 16+ due to films shown in this class.
Integrated Studies 2 GEOM 7, 8

Integrated Studies combines Business Studies, English, and Enterprise into a holistic learning pr
Kohknowco Lab 1.2 2017 in Green Block RENM 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

How far can we go? Got an idea, a dream, a project, a problem to solve?
Number Number Number KAYH 3, 4

This course aims to strengthen students number knowledge.
What's your issue? Time to take action on a socio-scientific issue! ZACW 5

With students from around the world committing to "School Strike 4 Climate", youth are showing th
Leadership and Health Promotion L2 and L3 EMMB 7, 8

The level 3 students will be working initially on Health Promotion for a select Group
Media and Film Studies - Beginner NCEA RICP 6, 7

In this course, we'll focus on film analysis (T1), design (T2) and production (T3/4).
Physics ALIS 6

MECHANICS! We will investigate motion, speed vs velocity, forces, energy and power.
Digital Technology DERT 6, 7, 8

This class aim's to be flexible to meet the varied needs of students.
How to adult KIRM 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Do you want to know:
How to chop up an onion without crying?
Measurement INOK 4, 5

We will look at the international system of measurement and learn to calculate perimeters, areas

The Giver ROBM 4

We are continuing our reading of The Giver and are about 1/3 of our way through the novel.
The lego of the world ZACW 5

These next five weeks we turn our focus to the very small scale of atoms and particles.
Level 1 Math DERT 6

We will be finishing off Number from 1.1 for the first week.

Measurement.
The fairness, purpose and happiness of tax KATA 5

Ever since you could walk to the counter of your local dairy to buy yourself an ice block, you ha
Te Reo Maori Basics MART 1, 2, 3, 4

“Ko te manu e kai ana te miro, nona te ngahere.
Philosophy - Science: Good, Bad, Bogus BRES 7, 8

CONTINUES FROM 1.1. NO NEW ENROLMENTS PLEASE.
1.2 Visual Artists as Entrepreneurs level 2 and 3 HOLR 7, 8

This not an NCEA course and students need to have art making skills.
Flying Mechanics GREO 7, 8

7 Physics: This block we'll be continue to learn about mechanics, completing our work on Forces,

4MUS MATD 4

Music
Make JARG 5, 6

This course offers learning opportunities for students interested in designing and making things.
Clone of Te Reo mo ngā Teina: Whānau MART 1, 2, 3, 4

'Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi'
Great Speeches Continued ROBM 6

Can you recognise from which famous speech each quote is taken?
1.2 level two art making towards a folio HOLR 7

* This is an NCEA year long course and offers up to 18 credits.
Keep cool, don't sweat the small stuff! BREB 8

With a primary focus on the complex and advanced human body we will explore how our physiology ma
A cell's life FLOM 4, 5

A cell is the smallest unit of life that can be classified as a living thing.
OVERTURES... MATD 5

This class is designed for students at the junior level who are serious about music, but not yet

1.2 Level Three - Art making towards a folio HOLR 8

*Pre- requisite is level two visual art, if you have not completed a level two art folio you must
Exercise Physiology MATW 6

We will learn what happens to our bodies when we exercise.
Philosophy of Space/Time BRES 6

NO NEW ENROLMENTS...This continues from block 1.1.
Fit it SARB 3, 4, 5

Keen to hit the fitness vibe?
3/4 Art, Drawing to Printmaking ROSM 3, 4

Drawing and Printmaking
1.2 Foundation learn to draw and more (Term one) HOLR 4

Foundation drawing (runs through all of term one)
Cooking with Amy, Phoenix and Connor IANH 4, 5

If cooking is something you're interested in, this class is for you.
Philosophy - Science: Good, Bad, Bogus BRES 7, 8

CONTINUES FROM 1.1!
Project English GEOM 6

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
Number NCEA L1 continued INOK 6

We will spend this block racing through the math skills you need just to get by in the world.
Looking and Seeing. "I don't know much about Art but I know what I like" ROSM 5, 6, 7

This course is open to all students.
TED Talks & Debates - Years 9 + 10 EMIM 5

This course is for year 9s & 10s.
Games - a self-directed learning inquiry BRAF 3, 4

I am interested in what learning can be found to support playing games - not just video games - b
The Land we live on - the making of Chch Otautahi MATP 5

Over the last few years New Zealand has earned its nickname of "the Shaky Isles".

ReMake JARG 3, 4

Design and make furniture from recycled wooden pallets.
Social Life ALLH 8

This is a sociological view of the complex social world we live in
Philosophy and Democracy BRES 6

The first week will be dedicated to completing essays about Socrates which we started at the end

Gothic Whispers - Continued NATW 8

Continued from term 1.1, this course kicks of a year-long exploration of the nature of gothic and
BEATNIKS: Percussion, Drums and World Music MATD 4

Learn all about rhythm, time-signatures, sight-reading, improvisation and more through this fun h
Clone of Food and Nutrition REBF 6

Do you like cooking and learning about nutrition?
Philosophy of Religion pt2 and University course Phil 110 pt2 BRES 7, 8

Continued from term 1.1. No new enrolments please.
1.2 English: Film Studies GEOM 6

Film Studies is a comprehensive English course with a focus on film.
Blue
LA Levels
Developing your ideas SARB 7, 8

This term will focus on choreography and how to communicate a theme or intention.
Healthy Habits - Nutrition SARF 4, 5

Healthy eating to improve your health!
Shakespeare Taster LAUB 5

5 ENGLISH is going Shakespearean this term!
Clone of Making mistakes with drawing and paint and loving it HOLR 3, 4, 5

Foundation drawing and painting (runs for term one)
Disasters! I can move mountains MATP 5

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis - New Zealand has them all!
1.2 78 English GEOM 7, 8

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
Te Reo mo nga Tuakana MART 6, 7, 8

Kaua e mate wheke mate ururoa
Don't die like a octopus, die like a hammerhead shark
Spectroscopy ZACW 8

This fun unit introduces us to spectroscopy, the study of the way electromagnetic radiation inter
Akaroa: Sustainable Tourism? KATA 6

In this course, we ask whether the cruise ships and freedom campers who flock to Akaroa Harbour p
MAKING MUSIC: NCEA LEVEL ONE MATD 6

This course is part of a semester-long programme, designed to support students wanting to achieve
NUTS AND BOLTS: Unravelling the mysteries of music MATD 4, 5

In this course we will be taking a 'hands-on' approach to learning about music, and using keyboar
Poetry and Place Continued ROBM 8

International and Kiwi poets will be the literary focus for this course.
Digital Technology DERT 6, 7, 8

This class aim's to be flexible to meet the varied needs of students.
Only one you... JOB 6

It is our experiences that make us who we are and therefore, as none of us have had identical exp
Food Design BRAF 4

In this course we will combine food and nutrition with the principles of geometry and design.
Aqueous equilibria part 2 - the return of Le Chatelier ZACW 8

(Continued from 1.1) We will begin the year by significantly expanding upon our knowledge of chem
Documenting Perspectives Continued ROBM 6

In this course we will examine how the "voice" of an author affects the meaning of a text, partic
Philosophy of Knowledge and Skepticism pt2 BRES 3, 4

This continues from the previous block.
Research skills, reading and writing. Existing students and new ones welcome KAYH 3, 4

'Can a butterfly remember being a caterpillar?'This course aims to help you learn how to summaris
Waikirikiri/Selwyn River Research Project KATA 6

The health of the Waikirikiri / Selwyn River is the focus of this block as we go into the field w
The Big Short DEBD 4

Short Stories
Short Plays
Short Film

Read, View, Analyse and Create!
1.2 level two art making towards a folio HOLR 7

Term one
Algebra Level 2 DERT 7

We are continuing with the Algebra you will need to know for the rest of the year.
1.2 Foundation painting (runs for term one) HOLR 3, 4

Pre-requisite is completing foundation painting 1.1.
Kohknowco Lab 1.2 2017 in Blue Block RENM 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

How far can we go? Got an idea, a dream, a project, a problem to solve?
Social Studies: Making a Difference PETB 7, 8

Social Studies is about making a difference to the world and the people that inhabit it.
Algebra level 2 INOK 7

We will continue with Algebra, looking at rearrangements, logarithms and solving word problems.
Guac n Roll SARA 5

Can you think of a better food truck name? We are going to turn the kitchen into a food truck.
Finding solutions MATP 3, 4

"Solution" - definitions:
Film Festivals & Yearbook Build-up Part 2 MART 6, 7, 8

Film-makers remember the 48 Hour Film Festival will be 11-13 May this year.
1.2 Level Three - Art making towards a folio HOLR 8

Part One- Getting started
Term one
Philosophy - a brief history BRES 4, 5

Why was Socrates sentenced to death? Can we know anything certain about the world we perceive?
Number continued INOK 5

We will continue with number as without that most Maths and Science will be very difficult.
Geology ROCKS! SARA 4, 5

Here in Christchurch we have experienced Earth's movement.
The History of Education.2 RICM 8

What is the purpose of education? What is important to learn?
Dance Challenge SARM 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Love performing, dancing and being on stage?
Developing Critical Thinking and Tactical Play in Touch EMMB 4, 5

Students will develop their skills, learn some defensive and attacking skills within the game of

67 Geography - Affluenza REBF 6, 7

Why do we buy stuff?
Patterns in the nature of our surroundings BREB 7

The world is not just randomly populated. We know this from the things we see everyday.
How animals go about finding food MATW 7

We will look at different strategies and adaptations for finding food amongst animals and carry o
Clone of Te Reo Ngawari - Basic Secret Language MART 1, 2, 3, 4

“Ko te manu e kai ana te miro, nona te ngahere.
Tactics for Mechanics - Continued FLOM 7

We continue term 1 with our study of Mechanics, completing the content of the 6 credit external e
I feel the Earth move MATP 3, 4

Our ever changing planet
Green earth for OUR sustainability BREB 6

This is an Education for Sustainability class which will explore values of a geographic area and

Level 1 Math - MEASUREMENT LOUW 6

Measurement.
Aqueous equilibria - continued FLOM 8

(Continued from 1.1) We will begin the year by significantly expanding upon our knowledge of chem
TED Talks & Debates - Years 7 & 8 EMIM 4

This course is for year 7 & 8s.
UPT Digital RENM 4, 5

Web, app, and games development. Tech innovation. Digital Media/Design/Music projects.
Relationships and Poetry BRAF 3, 4

This is a study of poetry that features the theme of relationship.
Mechanics - continued FLOM 8

Continued from term 1: This year-long course will follow an academic path to offer 19 to 25 credi
1.2 English: Film Studies GEOM 7

Film Studies is a comprehensive English course with a focus on film.
H2O Just Add Water KATA 3, 4

This course will give you a whirlwind overview of the water cycle.
A Reader Lives a Thousand Lives - Term 1 2017 RICP 4, 5

We've selected 'The Graveyard Book' as our first book to study this year, and we'll spend the maj
Product and Furniture Design JARG 6, 7, 8

Design and Prototype a unique seating outcome.

NUMBER continued LOUW 4

In this block the topics we will cover are the basic operations using integers, fractions and dec
Softball STEH 5

Join us for some great fun developing our softball skills.
Philosophy and Democracy BRES 5, 6

Democracy was one of ancient Athens' crowning achievements. But it didn't always work.
78English GEOM 7, 8

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
Common Law ALLH 8

The role of the courts in Law Making.
Philosophy of Knowledge and Skepticism pt2 BRES 4, 5

This continues from the previous block.
There is no 'I' in TEAM continued... SARA 6

This course is continued from block 1.1. Please only enrol if you are already in the class.
Purple
LA Levels
Mechanics - Continued FLOM 7, 8

We continue term 1 with our study of Mechanics, completing the content of the 6 credit external e
Short Doco about Ao Tawhiti EMIM 4

Limit of 20 learners.
Level One English - Written Text Analysis RICP 6

After starting off by analysing some interesting short stories and poetry, we’ll choose a novel a
Clone of Is it time for a School Mag? MART 6, 7, 8

This class focusses on developing journalism skills by looking at factual writing in interesting

Statistics L3 INOK 8

We will look at Time Series.
Reading and viewing stuff I'm interested in BRAF 6

This class will set you up to record personal response to texts.
Choreo @ ATD - continued from 1.1 SARM 6, 7, 8

Come and join us in the choreography workshop to create what inspires you.
Athletics Gearing up for Olympics Day.... EMMB 6

This is a purely practical assessment it runs alongside the 5 Star Award Scheme.
Numeric Reasoning and Measurement GREO 6

This half block we'll complete the internal we've been working towards on numeric reasoning being
It's ELEMENTary, my dear! Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the periodic table. ZACW 4

2019 has been declared the International Year of the Periodic Table to celebrate 150 years since

Statistics - Time Series DERT 8

Time series is a series of graphical techniques used to predict the future based on trends from t
1.2 Level One - Term one 'Getting started' HOLR 5, 6, 7

*This is full year NCEA course that offers up to 24 credits.
Social . Life ALLH 8

This is a course which will develop a sociological view.
Literacee GEOM 3, 4, 5, 6

If your spelling is something like this then this may be the course for you.
Softball STEH 4, 5

We will continue to develop our softball skills through skill development sessions and games.
1.2 Level One - Term one 'Getting started' HOLR 6

(This is full year course)
Digital Technology DERT 6, 7, 8

This class aim's to be flexible to meet the varied needs of students.
Psychology in Context RICP 7, 8

This is a new course, so it might be a little weird. But it may also be quite fun!
STATISTICS LEVEL 1 - BIVARIATE DATA ALIS 6

In statistics, bivariate data is data that has two variables.
ADVANCED MUSIC 2 - (NCEA LEVEL 3) MATD 8

Do music for NCEA credits!
1.2 Level One - Term one 'Getting started' HOLR 6

(This is full year course)
Abnormal Psychology ALLH 8

At this stage of the year we will look at some abnormal conditions.
Understanding NCEA History.2 RICM 6, 7

In this unit we will develop our understanding of History through the exploration of a variety of
CHANCE and DATA LOUW 6

We will examine both Statistics and Probability.
Philosophy - Ethics BRES 8

CONTINUES FROM 1.1. NO NEW ENROLMENTS PLEASE
Number continued INOK 5

We will continue with number as without that most Maths and Science will be very difficult.
5MUS MATD 5

Music
SEQUENCES and NETWORKS LOUW 7

This is a study of number patterns and how they can be used in real life situations.
FOUR3D JARG 4

Learn to draw and design in 3D.
Chemical Reactivity ZACW 7

In Term 1.2, we will focus on some important questions:
Production of Beauty at Dance Unlimited SARB 7, 8

Come and join the "Dance Unlimited" crew with anything goes* choreography and p
Independent History/Art History/Classical Studies Portfolio.2 RICM 6, 7, 8

PLEASE READ THE HISTORY COURSE OVERVIEW FOR YOUR NCEA LEVEL.
FOUR3D JARG 4

Learn to draw and design in 3D.
No panics, it's Mechanics - Continued FLOM 8

We continue term 1 with our study of Mechanics, completing the content of the 6 credit external e
Continuation of extremely atmospheric geological investigations MATP 7, 8

Continuation of course from 1.1 -
MUSICAL OVERTURES (continued...) MATD 5

This class is designed for students at the junior level who are serious about music, but not yet

7 Photo 1.2 ROSM 7

7 Photography
FOUR 3D JARG 4

Learn to draw and design in 3D.
Independent History Portfolio.2 RICM 8

This is a continuation of 1.1.
NCEA Level One English/Media - Term One RICP 6

This term, we'll have an in-depth look at film techniques. Why does the camera move like that?
Developing Your Ideas SARF 7, 8

This term will focus on choreography and how to communicate a theme or intention.
Clone of Kiwi Teens health REBF 7, 8

This year in 78HEA we will be covering a range of topics and learning more about the health of ot
Philosophy - a brief history BRES 4, 5

Continued from term 1.1.
Independent History Portfolio.2 RICM 7, 8

This is a continuation of 1.1.
CO-ORDINATE GEOMETRY CONTD / SEQUENCES LOUW 7

We will complete the coordinate geometry topic and the assessment
THEN
Creating with Digital Technologies - not a free time Gaming course! IANH 4, 5

This is intended to be a whole year course where we plan, design and create Digital projects that
Level Two English - Term 1 2017 RICP 7

We've chosen 'Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption' to study for the remainder of Term One,
NETWORKS DERT 7

Mathematical networks record, organise and present information for analysis.
Orange
LA Levels
Social Voice - having your say PETB 4, 5

Social Studies is about making a difference to the world and the people that inhabit it.
Philosophy of Religion pt2 and University course Phil 110 pt2 BRES 7, 8

Continued from term 1.1. No new enrolments please.
Patterns in the nature of our surroundings BREB 7

The world is not just randomly populated. We know this from the things we see everyday.
Is it basic or alkaline? - continued FLOM 6

This class will prepare students for the external assessment Sci 1.5 Acids and Bases, which will

Level One - Term one 'Getting started' HOLR 6

(This is full year course)
Calculus DERT 8

By this block we should be starting Differentiation.

1984 - Continued NATW 7

This course is continued from term 1.1.

Continuation of Prejudice and Literature ROBM 6

Why are people so cruel to each other?
Clone of Te Reo Maori Mo Nga Teina MART 1, 2, 3, 4

“Ko te manu e kai ana te miro, nona te ngahere.
The Golden Age of TV / Film Studies: Part II STEM 8

1.2 is the time to put the knowledge gained from 1.1 into practice.
The human body FLOM 4, 5

For the next five weeks we will look into the human body. No dissections will take place!
ReMake Part 2 JARG 4, 5

This course builds on ReMake - and will provide opportunities for students to develop designs and
5ENG - Extension English RICP 5

This course is designed for those students already operating at or above the 'typical' Y10 studen
Chemical Reactivity ZACW 7

In Term 1.2, we will focus on some important questions:
1.2 Business Studies GEOM 6, 7, 8

Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a
ADVANCED MUSIC: NCEA LEVELS TWO AND THREE MATD 7, 8

This course is designed for experienced musicians, wanting to achieve standards at levels two and
Philosophy: University courses pt2 BRES 7, 8

Please be sure to read first.
Time Series INOK 8

Time series is a set of graphing techniques designed to track the history and predict the near fu
Life beyond school - senior visits to education providers KIRM 6, 7, 8

This course will be co-constructed around exploring study options available to you once you lea
Astrophysics FLOM 7

Disclaimer: Astronomy and Astrology are not the same thing.
Ao Tawhiti Food Truck Style Lunch KAYH 4

We are going to redesign some of our favourite food.
Preparing for the 48 Hours Film Competition MART 6, 7, 8

Learn to make a movie in the form of a short film, documentary, advertisement or music video.
1.2 Foundation learn to draw and more (Term one) HOLR 4, 5

Foundation drawing (runs through all of term one)
Law for you ALLH 8

In this course we will look at contracts and whether you have a good deal.
Read to Write JOB 4, 5

There are two strands to this course; reading and writing.
Shakin all over (again, AGAIN) MATP 5, 6

....and the aftershocks go on (and on and on!)
Making mistakes with drawing and paint and loving it HOLR 3, 4

Foundation drawing and painting (runs for term one)
Let's get physical SARM 5

Do you like boxing, weight training, keeping or getting fit?
Ki-O-Rahi SARA 7, 8

This course is carried on from 1.1 - students need to be currently enrolled in 78PED.
Level 1 Math DERT 6

We will be finishing off Number from 1.1 for the first week.

Measurement.
Signal received, initiating response BREB 8

To effectively launch into biology we need to better understand the natural world around us.
Clone of Foundation learn to draw and more (Term one) HOLR 4, 5

Foundation drawing (runs through all of term one)
Contextual Film Analysis - Term 1 2017 RICP 8

**This course is designed for students who have achieved ten 'film-related' credits in either L2

UPT Digital RENM 4, 5

Web, app, and games development. Tech innovation. Digital Media/Design/Music projects.
Wreeding and Riting Skillz 4 Continued ROBM 4

*This is the continuation of the Curriculum Level 4 class covering similar topics to its Level 5

Developing Your Inner Ear MATD 3, 4, 5

This class is designed for anyone with an interest in music – you don’t need to have a lot of mus
LOST CIVILISATIONS BREB 7

No man is an island, but an island is.
5+ a day REBF 3, 4, 5

5+ A Day is about eating and enjoying five or more servings of fresh fruit and vegetables every
Comparative History: Aotearoa and Hawaii.2 RICM 6, 7

(This is the second half of a 10 week course).
1.2 Extension English GEOM 6

This course is for students who want to extend their literacy and/or English skills.
History and Art History: Spanish Civil War.2 RICM 6, 7

This is a continuation of 1.1.
STAGE CHALLENGE 2016 SARB 5, 6

If you are are interested in performing and dancing - we need you!
STAGE CHALLENGE 2017 SARF 5, 6

If you are are interested in performing and dancing - we need you!
NCEA Level 2 Media - Term One RICP 7

This term we'll focus on film analysis - brushing up your knowledge of visual/auditory techniques
Junior Orchestra! MATD 3, 4

Do you play the clarinet? Violin? Trumpet? Trombone? Double Bass? Want to learn?
Other
LA Levels
Numeracy - Level 1, taught through activities and games and inquiry play. 1

Use a range of counting and grouping strategies with whole numbers.
Shape - Strand Mathematics, Level 1. 1

Sort objects by their appearance.
Learn some of the names of shapes and their parts.
Business Studies and Enterprise GEOM 6, 7, 8

Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a
NCEA 78 English GEOM 6, 7, 8

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
STATISTICAL INFERENCE LOUW 7

Statistical inference is the process of analysing sample data and inferring ( predicting ) what o
78 NUMERACY (contd) LOUW 6

This course is for Year 12 and 13 students who have yet to gain the 10 credits for NCEA Level 1 N
MEASUREMENT LOUW 6

A measurement is a number that shows the size or amount of something.
Cafe Economics GEOM 6

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
Quiet Please! GEOM 6

This course is for students who want to work towards improving their literacy and/or English skil