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2.2 Courses
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2.2 Extension English GEOM 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

This course is for students who want to extend their literacy and/or English skills.
Ultimate Frisbee "Spirit of the game" CRPE 4

This is a continuation of Ultimate Frisbee from the beginning of the term - new players are welco
Statistics and Probability NIKS 4

In this course you will learn about all of the many ways there are to represent data, exploring d
Clone of Ko Te Korero Me Te Whakarongo MART 6, 8

Kia mate a Ururoa! kei mate Tarakihi!
Chances are - Part 2 STEH 4

In this course we will continue our study the science of chance: Probability!
2.2 8English GEOM 8

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
2.2 Integrated Studies 1 GEOM 6

Integrated Studies combines Business Studies, English, and Enterprise into a holistic learning pr
Clone of There is no 'I' in TEAM SARA 6

In a team situation, you will demonstrate interpersonal skills.
Clone of 2.1 8English GEOM 8

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
Mathematics Chance and Data DERT 6

We will Continue with chance and Data and complete the internal.
Calculus DERT 8

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

... but you've got to be in it to win it! MATP 5

How can we play the numbers to have a chance of 'winning' in the game of life?
BEATNIKS: Percussion, Drums and World Music MATD 3, 4

Learn all about rhythm, time-signatures, sight-reading, improvisation and more through this fun h
Making a change KATA 6

What you do doesn’t only affect you.
Measurement Basics - Part 2 MATW 6

This course is designed towards achieving Numeracy at Level 1, going at a slow pace by completing
The event... SARA 7, 8

This class is a continuation from 2.1.
Shortland Street & other Filmed Scenes EMIM 4, 5

This is a continuation of 2.1.
Number - Pizzas and Shopping + Education Perfect/Maths Buddy MATW 3, 4

Have you ever wondered how many pizzas you should order? Maths can help you work that out.
Financial literacy - Shopping for Savings STEH 3, 4

This unit involves students calculating savings and finding the best value items from lists of pr
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
Statistics and Probability JOHS 4

In this course you will learn about all of the many ways there are to represent data, exploring d
Geometrical Transformations GREO 5

- Students will learn and apply the angle property rules of parallel and intersecting lines.
Performing Short Plays 2018 MART 6, 7, 8

Performance Week is almost upon us.
Algebra - deuxième épisode DUNW 5

Algebra is awesome!
Social Sciences (Media/Psychology/Social Studies) RICP 4, 5

In this course we try to understand human behaviour (especially our own).
Romeo and Juliet LAUB 7

Full term course!
45Maths - Algebra INOK 4, 5

We will continue to learn more Algebra techniques.
Socio-Scientific Issue MATW 8

We will explore a variety of topics from a scientific and ethical point of view, focussing partic
What are the odds of that? (Part2) MICV 5

In this course we will investigate statistics and probability.
Starstruck GREO 6

Students will investigate and select an astronomical event that interests them and collect and pr
Introduction to Genetics - Continued FLOM 6

During term 2 we will focus on genetics: What are genes and what do they do?
Number including SDL Maths Buddy KAYH 4

This course is back to level 4 number.
Advanced Mandarin Language and Culture Class MLA 4, 5

Calculus DERT 8

We will aim to finish Integration by the end of the term.

Visual Design in Texts BetM 5

In this block, we'll put our digital design knowledge to use and create visual texts.
Algebra cont. and Graphs ALIS 5

Algebra will continue for approx. 1 week then we will begin GRAPHS.
Pythagoras and Trigonometry DUNW 4, 5

Using the techniques of Pythagoras theorem and trigonometry we will look at how we make calculati
Organic chemistry, continued: it's alkynes of fun! ZACW 7

(continued from Term 2.1)
7/8 Photography Folio Generation and Development ROSM 7, 8

“This course is designed to enable you to make a body of work suitable for a Photography Folio fo
Media and Film Studies - Advanced NCEA RICP 7, 8

In this course, we've moved our focus from film analysis in Term One, to designing a film and lea
2.2 Visual Artists as Entrepreneurs HOLR 8

Make art in a medium of your choice that becomes a project suitable for exhibition and to sell.
2.2 Level 3 Mathematics and Statistics LIBB 3

This class is for students working within Level 3.
More algebra, including graphs MATP 5

The class will continue their study of algebra, moving into more complex problems.
Design, Make and Innovate Term 2 JARG 6

Design, Make and Innovate provides opportunities for students to learn and develop design and mak
SENIOR JAZZ BAND MATD 7, 8

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

Philosophy of Science (an introduction) BRES 3, 4

In this part of the course, we complete our explorations in the Philosophy of Religion and then m
19th century physics - continued FLOM 7

We will start this term with a proper practical experiment, planned and performed by the students
Number Level 2-3 continued from 2.1 KAYH 3

This course continues for those who were in it in 2.1.

"Survey says..." (continued) ZACW 5

"A new study says X is good for you" is reported one week, and then the next week, a new study sa
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
Wet and windy plus EXTREME events MATP 7, 8

Having looked at physical processes around and within the Earth, Level 7 students will now go on

Design and Innovate (Continued) JARG 7, 8

Developing and refining designs and outcomes for individualised projects
Law of Tort ALLH 8

We examine this area of civil law concerned with negligence and other Torts
Continuation of Heroism in Literature ROBM 4, 5

In this class we will examine what it truly means to be a hero through the study of literature.
Shape - Reflection, Rotation, Translation and Enlargement KAYH 3, 4

We will look at what happens to shapes when you move them, turn them, reflect them and enlarge th
Advanced Product and Furniture Design 2.2 JARG 7, 8

This course progresses from term 2.1 with students focusing on completing their first CNC or resi
What's for dinner? KATA 4, 5

Have you ever wanted to impress your family and friends by cooking them a three course meal?
Independent English GEOM 5

This course is for students who want to work independently towards improving their literacy and/o
Lucy is a Drama Director 2.2 SDL 4, 5

Drama with Year 12 students Lucy Webster & Rose Hubble, who will be developing drama skills w
Algebra and Graphs INOK 6

We will continue to work towards the external exams in algebra and graphs.
TRIGONOMETRY LOUW 7

TRIGONOMETRY
Social Responsibility (2.2) PETB 6

Building on the Social Studies understandings developed earlier in the programme, the course will
Chances are - Part 2 DUNW 4

In this course we will continue our study the science of chance: Probability!
MEASUREMENT contd / ALGEBRA LOUW 6

Following the Measurement assessment we will begin Algebra.

MEASUREMENT
SENIOR JAZZ BAND MATD 7, 8

This course is a year long practical exploration of jazz forms and improvisation.
MEASUREMENT / LINEAR ALGEBRA LOUW 6

Following the Measurement assessment in week 1 we will begin the Linear Algebra topic.
Lost Wildlife Wars Cont. BREB 7

Through the centuries huge number of native animal species have gone extinct due to humans and th
Te Reo mo ngā Teina: Whānau MART 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

'Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi'
Level 3 Media Studies Term Two: Let's design some films RICP 8

This term, we'll take our skills from film analysis and plan our own short films, based around so
ALGEBRA/GRAPHS LOUW 5

Algebra will continue for approx. 2 weeks then we will begin GRAPHS.
SOAPS and PERFUMES ALIS 4

This course will be a lot more hands on.
Electricity and magnetism ZACW 5, 6

Students will continue to learn shocking things about electricity, and they'll be attracted to th
Yellow
LA Levels
Algebra - Let's find where "x" got to... DUNW 5

Algebra is awesome!
Properties of particles and thermochemistry ZACW 8

We will first study atomic structure, quantum mechanics, and electron configuration.
Psychology ALLH 8

Attraction and close relationships. Why do we like some people and why do we fall in love?
2.2 Film Studies and Project Based English GEOM 5, 6, 7
Speaking for the Planet.. .for Knitting, whatever... KATA 5

Using what you learned from the powerful speakers in 2.1, your focus this block is to craft and d
Ko ngā Mangopare Tuākana - Senior Sharks MART 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Te reo Māori (language) and tikanga Māori (culture) are intertwined, and so learning te reo Māori
MEASUREMENT / LINEAR ALGEBRA LOUW 6

Following the Measurement assessment in week 1 we will begin the Linear Algebra topic.
The First Novel Study Continued ROBM 5

We have already read a third of the novel and will aim to complete it this term.
Movie Music 2 MATD 4, 5

In this course we will be looking at the use of music in film and TV.
I’m saving myself to help save the world BREB 6

What you do isn’t just going to affect you.
Reaching new heights MATP 7, 8

Experience rock climbing - inside and out.
Level 1 English - Term Two RICP 6

This term, we'll do a close study of a film (Ex Machina).
Genre Study: Sci-fi ROBM 8

This course will look at a bunch of short stories and film across a range of time periods and sty
Attraction and Close Relationships ALLH 8

What are the many factors that influence our initial attraction to another person?
Creative writing - The Comic Toolbox STEH 3, 4

We will be learning and further developing our use of techniques for great comedy writing.
Calculus DERT 8

We will aim to finish Integration by the end of the term.

It's a global world: free and fair trade KATA 4, 5

Globalisation is an example of huge social change.
2.2Visual Artists as Entrepreneurs 2017 HOLR 8

We start the term by working out what you want to work on through the year.
Will it explode? - Properties of Substances and Energy Changes ZACW 7

(continued from Term 2.1)
Haere Tonu te Manu Kōrero MART 6, 7, 8

Those wanting NCEA Level 1 (or higher) MUST BE committed to studying and would be expected to tak
Pod casting! STEH 4

The ability to share your message and communicate clearly with others meaningfully, is valuable i
MAKING MUSIC: NCEA LEVEL ONE MATD 6

This course is part of a semester-long programme, designed to support students wanting to achieve
Atomic and Nuclear Energy (and some history!) GREO 7

Lord Ernest Rutherford did a large amount of his work here at UC before moving to Oxford (UK, not
Transport of Ions and Molecules across Cell Membranes MATW 7

Week 6 and 7 will look in detail at cell membranes and how different types of ions and molecules

Rockclimbing PETB 6, 7

Rock Climbing: This is an introductory course in rock climbing.
Social messages and stereotypes in music KelB 4

During this course we will gain an understanding for current social messages and stereotypes.
Clone of 2.1 Business Studies and Enterprise GEOM 6, 7, 8

Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a
Clone of 2.1 Business Studies and Enterprise GEOM 6, 7, 8

Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a
Beginner Mandarin Language and Culture Class MLA 1, 2, 3

Information literacy (Part 2) MEGT 6

This course builds on the information literacy work begun in 2.1.

Creating with Digital Technologies - not a free time Gaming course! IANH 5

This is intended to be a whole year course where we plan, design and create Digital resources tha
Clone of Graphs L2 INOK 7

We will be looking at the Graphs relevant to the Algebra we have just finished.
How to Win Friends and Influence People RICP 5

This course is targeted towards students who are operating at the higher end of the Level Five cu
Making things go BOOM - Chemical Bonding, Structure, Properties and Energy Changes FLOM 7

In the second half of term 2, we will investigate the intermolecular and intramolecular forces th
Journalism Continued MEGW 4, 5

Learn how to be a journalist, and learn about the relationship between journalists and society.
It's All Lies - Part II BetM 4

This course continues from 2.1.
ADVANCED MUSIC 1 - (NCEA LEVELS 1 and 2...) MATD 6, 7

Do music for NCEA credits!
Computer Aided Design + Engineering JARG 5

Students will be using autodesk fusion 360 along with other design tools to design, model, make a
Rewriting History ROBM 6

What if Apollo 11 didn't return from the moon?
What if we lost WWII?
What if...
Indoor football STEH 4, 5

This block we will apply the Sports Education Model to Indoor football.
Social Class ALLH 8

An examination of castes and class. We will also look at the sociology of deviance
Calculus DERT 8

We are starting Integration and will finish next term.
Are we still eating Grandma? MART 5

Grammar and punctuation will be covered this term.
Human Rights: Define, Discuss, Defend Continued.... and KATA 5

We complete our course on human rights this block with a section on how people have defended and

Advanced Design, Make and Innovate - Term 2 JARG 7, 8

Building on the design brief, research and design ideation, students will continue to develop pro
Basketball - STEH 4

This course will be happening at the Y.M.C.A. Bishopdale. We will catch the bus to and from.
Exhibiting in a public space HOLR 8

This is a multi level course that best suits students working at year 12 and 13.
Business Studies and Enterprise GEOM 7, 8

Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a
Radio googoo BRAF 5

In this course we will Create content to be played on radio.
The Solar System ALIS 5

An alien coming from a giant gas planet would look at our solar system and say: “There are only f
Let's unpack Multiplication and Division KAYH 3, 4

We will start with a couple of weeks on multiplication strategies and then move into division.
Presenting my hero of learning BRAF 4

We will explore the concept of a hero, from super hero to everyday heroes.
Measurement / algebra ALIS 4

Measurement will continue for 2-3 weeks.

THEN

An Introduction to Algebra
2.2 Level Two - Art making towards a folio HOLR 7

TermTwo - Recommended that those scheduling into this course have completed the term one program

That's too graphic! GEOM 6

This course is for students who want to work towards improving their literacy and/or English skil
Exhibiting in a public space HOLR 7, 8

This is a multi level course that best suits students working at year 12 and 13.
SENIOR NUMERACY LOUW 6

This course is only for Year 12 and 13 students who need Numeracy credits.
GEOMETRIC REASONING LOUW 6

Pythagoras, Trigonometry and Circle Geometry –
2.2 Level Three - Art making towards a folio HOLR 8

Term two - Recommended that those scheduling into this course have completed the term one progra
I’m saving myself to help save the world BREB 6

What you do isn’t just going to affect you.
Fistball…Handball…Dodgeball…Tchoukball. IANH 4, 5

Come and try out these different ball sports…they are all pretty new to NZ and look like great fu
2.2 Level 3 Literacy LIBB 3

This course is a continuation of the work begun in Term 1 and in 2.1, where students learn about

ALGEBRA/GRAPHS LOUW 4, 5

Algebra will continue for approx. 1 week then we will begin GRAPHS.
2.2 Foundation Illustration HOLR 3, 4, 5, 6

You will explore the possibilities of line drawing.
Level One English - Visual Text Study RICP 6

This term we'll be learning a bunch of stuff about visual analysis, then closely viewing '10 Clov
Architectural Design JARG 5, 6

This course offers students opportunities to develop design modelling skills around an architectu
2.2 Devising EMIM 6, 7, 8

This is part of the year long Drama course offered at senior level offering NCEA level 1,2,3 stan
Clone of The Short Story JOB 4, 5

Students will read a range of short stories in order to understand how they work; what makes for

Mission to Mars, Continued - Level 4 ZACW 4

Unlimited needs YOU to help our class get to Mars!
Fuels for a Green Future ZACW 6

We'll investigate the implications of using carbon compounds as fuels on humans and the environme
2.2 Business Studies and Enterprise GEOM 6, 7, 8

Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a
Level Two English - Extended Text Analysis RICP 7

In this course, we’ll finish our study of the novel 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer, and finish
Probability Distributions. INOK 8

We will start Probability distributions which are used in the commercial and industrial world to

Movie makers LAUB 5

Students will use the raw footage they shot in 2.1 to edit in iMovie.
How can I improve my performance? SARA 7, 8

This course is continued from 2.1. You need to have completed 2.1 to enrol.
Social Responsibility and Change (2.2) PETB 7, 8

Building on the Social Studies understandings developed earlier in the programme, the course will
Calculus DERT 8

We are starting Integration and will finish next term.
Agree or disagree LAUB 4

In 2.1, this class will focus on radio and radio production.
Green
LA Levels
Flying Mechanics GREO 7

We'll round out the term by applying our knowledge learnt about forces and their vector component
Statistics level 1 DERT 6

We will be finishing Bivariate Data and then hopefully moving on to Multivariate Data.
Genetics & Evolution continued MATW 6

We will continue to look at the importance of Genetics and Evolution for modern biology.
Spirit of the Game part two CRPE 5

This course is about integrity, empathy and communication.
Philosophy and Ethics - continued from 2.1 BRES 6

Continued from 2.1
Clone of Me Timata Ano MART 1, 2, 3

“Ko te manu e kai ana te miro, nona te ngahere.
Basketball continued... SARA 6

Last block you learned skills needed to play basketball and selected a skill within basketball (s
Kohknowco Lab 2.2 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?
Clone of Goal setting REBF 6

Last term you improved someone else’s nutrition, now it’s your turn to improve your own well-bein
You Change it Up KATA 5, 6

This block is all about action and making a difference!
Keep Doing The Write Thing ROBM 4

THIS IS A WRITING HEAVY CLASS.

Exploring Music MATD 4

The content of this course will be co-created between students and the LA.
EURO 2016 SARB 3, 4

This class looks at the ins and outs of the European Football tournament.
AC vs DC continued....AND Socioscientific Issues GREO 8

This block we'll look at the physics of electricity and how current flow around a DC circuit can

The solar system FLOM 4, 5

An alien coming from a giant gas planet would look at our solar system and say: “There are only f
MEASUREMENT contd. / ALGEBRA LOUW 5

Measurement will continue for 2-3 weeks.

THEN

We will begin the Algebra topic.
Animal Behaviour, Plant Responses and Genetically Modified Food MATW 8

We will complete our introduction to key concepts in Animal Behaviour and Plant Responses (extern
Philosophy of Cyborgs BRES 5, 6

NO NEW ENROLMENTS: The course continues from 2.1.
DJ BRES 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Learn how to be a DJ using a range of DJ technology including:
MAKING MUSIC: NCEA LEVEL ONE MATD 6

This course is part of a semester-long programme, designed to support students wanting to achieve
Citius, Altius, Fortius - Faster, Higher, Stronger - Olympic Sports DEAC 4, 5

It’s the Summer Olympic Games year.
MEASUREMENT / LINEAR ALGEBRA ALIS 6

Following the Measurement assessment in week 2 we will begin the Linear Algebra topic.
The Science of The Invisible MATW 4

This Level 4 Science class will contain three separate parts:
Level 2 and 3 PE Course EMMB 7, 8

2.3 BIGGER FASTER STRONGER (91329) (4 credits)(L1 Lit)
Media and Film Studies - Beginner NCEA RICP 6, 7

In this course, we've focused on analysing the best thing to ever come out of New Zealand
Architecture JARG 4, 5

This course will provide students opportunities to learn different ways of drawing and how to use
Atmosphere - AT it again... LAUB 6, 7, 8

This is a course where you can take control! Plan, make and print a magazine each term.
Food and Digestion INOK 4, 5

We will be looking at the Science of food and the discussions around food issues in New Zealand.
3/4 Foundation Art - Sculpture ROSM 3, 4

Drawing and Sculpture
Philosophy - Ethics pt2 BRES 7, 8

Continued from 2.1. No new enrolments please.
Digital Technology DERT 6, 7, 8

This class aim's to be flexible to meet the varied needs of students.
Acting Schmacting (The Triumphant Sequel) ALIE 6, 7, 8

This is the culmination of 2.1 Acting Schmacting and is the business end of the course (also know
Performing Short Plays 2017 MART 6, 7, 8

Performance Week is almost upon us.
Table Tennis STEH 3, 4

We will travel to Canterbury Table Tennis on Blenheim Road and develop our skills.

Film & Articles Continued MART 6, 7, 8

Class continues for Film makers to do paperwork and Journalists to work on and complete their art
2.2 Foundation Ceramics HOLR 4, 5

This is a long term course. Your finished work will be glazed and fired.
What's the matter? MATP 4

The universe is full of stuff...
A cell's life ZACW 5

A cell is the smallest unit of life that can be classified as a living thing.
Smartphone and iPad Photography ROSM 4, 5, 6

This course is designed to enable you to use your smartphone or iPad to take and enhance digital

Careers Bootcamp: Where to next? KIRM 5, 6, 7, 8

Who am I?
Who do I want to be?
What do I want in my life?
Blowin' In The Wind ROBM 6

"I try to be a little different on every album," Bob Dylan told Rolling Stone editor Jann S.
Philosophy of Religion BRES 7, 8

Having concluded the university course, students will now be provided with a refresher in the Phi
Into the Dark - Continued MEGW 8

Continued from term 2.1. Buckle your seat belts.
2.2 English: Film Studies GEOM 6

Film Studies is a comprehensive English course with a focus on film.
Design and Make (continued) JARG 5, 6

Designing and manufacturing a product.
Continuation of Gothic Fiction and Horror in Film ROBM 8

Age 16+ due to films shown in this class.
Cafe Economics: focusing on yum GEOM 6

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
Project English GEOM 6

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
Dance NZ Made SARM 4, 5

This class is for those who want be in a dancer in Dance NZ Made competition.
Allegro - Quickly developing musical skills MATD 4, 5

In this course we will be looking at developing rehearsal skills for solo and group performance,

2.2 Visual Artists as Entrepreneurs HOLR 7, 8

Make art in a medium of your choice that becomes a project suitable for exhibition and to sell.
Part II of Cinema Studies: A Film Per Week ROBM 8

Support offered for students working on SDL English.
Sociology ALLH 8

Economic and Political System. Capitalism and Socialism will contrasted.
Introduction to Genetics ALIS 6

During 2.2 and 3.1 we will focus on genetics: What are genes and what do they do?
STATISTICS LEVEL 1 LOUW 6

In statistics, bivariate data is data that has two variables.
Inventors Club JARG 3, 4

Make the world a better place and become and inventor!
Music Mastery 2 MATD 4, 5

In this course we will be looking at a wide range of skills to enhance your musical experience; i
algebra continued INOK 4, 5

We will continue with the algebra we did last block.
Level 3 Media Studies - Designing a Short Film RICP 7, 8

For the remainder of the year, any student wishing to design and create a film for either Level 2
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
2.2 Ceramics- Make a garden sculpture - repeat of 2.1 HOLR 4, 5

This course is a repeat of 2.1
How Can I Improve My Performance KelB 7, 8

Level 2: This course will begin by participating in a variety of different methods of training (i
EARTH - Our place in the Universe MATP 6, 7, 8

What are the geological processes that drive the development of our planet?
sticker and drawing HOLR 3, 4

Year 7/8 in Otakaro...BE THERE!
Sharpening our scientific brain BREB 8

Science is about investigation and Biology is about applying science to the unknown.
Te Waipapa o Ao Tawhiti Kapa Haka MART 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Toku toa, he toa rangatira
(My bravery is inherited from the chief before me)
2.2 Level Two - Art making towards a folio HOLR 7

TermTwo - Recommended that those scheduling into this course have completed the term one program

Improving my skill KelB 6

We will complete two assessments over 2.1 and 2.2 - a practical assessment where you are awarded

Time KAYH 3, 4

This course will look at the the basic needed to understand Time.
Mission to Mars, Continued - Level 5 ZACW 5

Unlimited needs YOU to help our class get to Mars!
Flying Mechanics GREO 7

We'll round out the term by applying our knowledge learnt about forces and their vector component
10 Novels - the first chapter EMIM 5

We will be listening to the first chapter of 10 'phenomenal' novels.
Break a leg! SARH 4

Part 2- working towards the class play started in 2.1.
Calculus INOK 7

After finishing the graphing topic we will go on to Calculus which is an important topic which lo
2.2 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
45MUS / MATD MATD 4, 5

The descriptor for this course has yet to be provided.
Acting Young Always - Junior Drama MART 3, 4, 5

Performance Week is nearly upon us Juniors.
War poetry BRAF 3, 4

We will study poems that emerge from wars that convey a range of images from horror through to sy
Probability Concepts DERT 8

We will work on Probability Concepts.

Blue
LA Levels
MEASUREMENT contd. / ALGEBRA LOUW 4

Measurement will continue for 2-3 weeks.

THEN

An Introduction to Algebra
Clone of Will humans be here in 1000 years? SARA 4, 5

Earth is changing and technology is improving, but what are we doing to our planet?
That’s A Rap cont. ROBM 6

We will look at a style of poetry that emerged in the late 20th century and has now become a domi
678MUS / MATD MATD 6, 7, 8

The descriptor for this course has yet to be provided.
Campaign for a Cause BRAF 3, 4

In this course you will create a campaign for a cause that is worthy to you.
Shaky Earth: Extreme Natural Events KATA 6

We embrace natural forces this term and examine the causes of earthquakes and their effects on th
What Happened?! History Detectives Out In Force II SARH 6, 7, 8

Once again we journey together on a mission to find out WHO? WHAT? WHY? WHEN? HOW?
Ko Ngā Manu Tēina - Junior Birds MART 1, 2

We began the basics in Te Reo Māori in term one and now let’s extend our vocabulary!!!
JAZZ BAND MATD 7, 8

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

PLASTICS MATP 5

Wonder of technology? Doom of the Earth?
Dance NZ Made SARM 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Alice's Odyssey continues :)
Philosophy - Arguments and Ethics BRES 4, 5

This course continues from the previous block.
STAR STRUCK: Performance 101 MATD 4, 5

In this course we will be focusing on music performance - how to get the most out of your practic
The Science of Antarctica MATW 5

This Level 5 Science class will contain three separate parts:
Master Chef International SARA 5

Are you up for a cooking challenge?
Kohknowco Lab 2.2 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?
Relationships with others SARF 4, 5

This term in Health we are focussing on Relationships with others, skills and topics learned in t
Map My World KATA 6, 7

This course covers the fundamental skills required to be a geographer!
Photography EMIM 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

We will photograph.

We will explore others' photography.
Social Inquiry- Human Rights, Responsibility and Ideology PETB 6, 7, 8

Building on the understandings developed in Term One, students will undertake studies of social a
Clone of 2.1 English: Film Studies GEOM 7

Film Studies is a comprehensive English course with a focus on film.
Genetic variation (Part 2) MICV 6

This course is continued from 2.1
Lets Get Furious Filmmaking MART 6, 7, 8

In 2.2 the National 48 Hours Furious Filmmaking Festival commences at the end of Week 7.
Advanced Independent Historical Inquiry.2 RICM 8

This course is designed to support students with independent inquiries for university entrance an
Level 3 Literacy LAUB 3, 4

A class designed to support students who need some extra literacy support.
Dig, Set, Spike - Volleyball DEAC 4

Volleyball is a global sport that New Zealand hasn’t really had any great success.
Ecology - Mammalian predators and their impact on native birds MATW 7

We will look at key ecological features in New Zealand, focussing on the impact of mammalian pred
2.2 Level Three - Art making towards a folio HOLR 8

Term two
2.2 New Zealand at War LIBB 5

New Zealand has participated in many wars off shore. Have you ever wondered why?
Shaky Earth: Extreme Natural Events KATA 6

We embrace natural forces this term and examine the causes of earthquakes and their effects on th
Clone of Te Reo o ngā Tuākana MART 6

Te reo Māori (language) and tikanga Māori (culture) are intertwined, and so learning te reo Māori
The Force will be with you, always.... MATP, KATA 3, 4

An introduction to the wonderful world of forces: gravity, magnetism, electricity and some of the
NCEA 78 English GEOM 6, 7, 8

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
Digital Technology DERT 6, 7, 8

This class aim's to be flexible to meet the varied needs of students.
Prototype (continued from 2.1) JARG 6, 7, 8

Now we have a conceptual design you can start developing your prototype seating outcome.
The Fear Factor Continued ROBM 8

All colour drains from your face, your palms go sweaty, the hair on the back of your neck stands

3.1 Level Two - Art making towards a folio HOLR 7

TermTwo - Recommended that those scheduling into this course have completed the term one program

International Sports EMMB 4, 5

Students will participate in a variety of sports, and fill in a reflection booklet looking at spo
Chemistry: propelling us into the future...part 2! ZACW 8

(Continued from T2.1)
Redox and batteries FLOM 8

In this latter part of Term 2, we will work towards an internal assessment of our knowledge of re
The first steps of quantum mechanics, and waves - continued FLOM 8

In the first part of this term we will study towards an internal exam covering various content co
Campaign for a Cause BRAF 3, 4

In this course you will create a campaign for a cause that is worthy to you.
Revenge of the Chookas (Chookas part 2) ALIE 5

This is part 2 of Chookas where we are working on the 5DRA class play started in 2.1.
Chemistry: propelling us into the future...part 2! ZACW 8

(Continued from T2.1)
EMP2 - Create Phase RICP 6, 7, 8

In 2.1, students engaged with a series of learning experiences, under the umbrella of 'The Future
#FakeNews Part 2 ROBM 7

The second block will continue to explore the following:
Measurement cont. ALGEBRA ALIS 5

Measurement will continue for 2-3 weeks.

THEN

We will begin the Algebra topic.
History & Language of Aotearoa Continued MART 4, 5

We began the basics in Te Reo Māori in term one and now let’s extend our vocabulary!!!
2.2 78 English GEOM 7, 8

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
Tchouk ball! STEH 5

In this course we will travel by bus to Howzat Indoor Sport and learn the dynamic, fast paced spo
Wood Craft JARG 4

Learn how to make things from wood.

Philosophy: Theory of Knowledge BRES 5, 6

The course continues from 2.1. To begin, students will complete their assignments.
Philosophy of Science (an introduction) BRES 4, 5

This course covers topics that require a level of maturity and life experience.
Faster than light? MATP 3, 4

Can anything travel faster than light? How fast does light travel, anyway???
Kohknowco Lab 2.2 RENM 4, 5

Formerly UPT Digital. Web, app, and games development. Tech innovation.
Calculus level 2 DERT 7

We will be starting on Calculus which is the mathematics of rates of change.
NCEA MUSIC - Term 2 MATD 6, 7, 8

For the first time ever, this year we will be running levels 1, 2 and 3 NCEA music standards in o
19th century physics FLOM 7

We will jump into radioactivity: models of the atom, half-life, alpha, beta and gamma rays, and d
MAKING MUSIC: NCEA LEVEL ONE MATD 6

This course is part of a semester-long programme, designed to support students wanting to achieve
HIP HOP SHOWCASE SARB 7, 8

During this block we will have Zion Dance Company come and guest tutor at our school.
Improving My Skill KelB 6

We will complete two assessments over 2.1 and 2.2 - a practical assessment where you are awarded

Turn up the heat MATP 4

This course will introduce the concepts of energy, heat exchanges and temperature.
Drawing and making prints HOLR 4, 5

You will experience drawing like never before.
78English GEOM 7, 8

This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le
Gravity - Don't Let it Get you Down GREO 8

In this block we'll work towards the "Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to

2.2 Foundation Ceramics HOLR 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Developing skills with hand building, wheel work and more. This is a long term course.
Literacy Skills LAUB 2, 3, 4

This a class with a focus on emergent literacy skills and strategies for reading.
Literacy in the Kitchen KAYH 3, 4

Kay is offering this course in Blue and Kate is offering this course in Orange.
Busting the world apart cell by cell BREB 7

Everyone has one, most have billions. Cells are the stuff we are made of!
STATISTICS LEVEL 1 - BIVARIATE DATA LOUW 6

In statistics, bivariate data is data that has two variables.
Clone of Visual Text Study JOB 6

As a class we will study 'Mississippi Burning'.
2.2 English: Film Studies GEOM 7

Film Studies is a comprehensive English course with a focus on film.
What are we doing about it? CRPE 6

This course follows on from 2.1 (not essential) and is all about exploring what people or groups

Legal Studies ALLH 8

Law of Torts- Torts a civil wrongs.
Graphs INOK 7

We continue to work through a large range of graph types.
Purple
LA Levels
2.2 Journalists MART 6, 7, 8

Print Media students... continuing from term 1 will work on completing their NCEA assessments.
Digital Technology DERT 6, 7, 8

This course is for students with a passion or interest in all things Digital Technology (programm
TRIGONOMETRY LOUW 7

TRIGONOMETRY
45MUS / MATD MATD 4, 5

The descriptor for this course has yet to be provided.
Spectroscopy ZACW 8

This fun unit introduces us to spectroscopy, the study of the way electromagnetic radiation inter
Advanced Independent Historical Inquiry.2 RICM 8

This course is designed to support students with independent inquiries for university entrance an
Level One English/Media - Term Two RICP 6

This term, we'll start by expressing our knowledge of film techniques in written form (and do a f
5TEC / JARG JARG 5

The descriptor for this course has yet to be provided.
Economic and Political Systems ALLH 8

Post-modern economies, work, and forms of Government such as totalitarianism will be studies.
Senior dance @ Dance Unlimited SARM 6, 7, 8

Students in the class will be working on at least two of the following:

Composition and performance MATD 5

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

Investigate an Astronomical or Earth Science Event. MICV 6

In this course you will study and research either an astronomical event which you can select from
Continuation of oceans, stars and planets MATP 7, 8

Hopefully there will be an opportunity to travel to the Tekapo observatory in June.
The Science of Antarctica MATW 5

This Level 5 Science class will contain three separate parts:
Independent Historical Inquiry.2 RICM 6, 7

This term-long course is designed to support students with independent inquiries for NCEA assessm
Developing Your Ideas and Performance SARF 7, 8

This block we will be learning dances for Level 2 Repertoire and Level 2/3 Group Dance.
Philosophy of Religion BRES 8

Having concluded the university ethics course, students will now be provided with a refresher in

STATISTICAL INFERENCE DERT 7

STATISTICAL INFERENCE
Psychology in Context RICP 7, 8

**ANY STUDENT ENROLLED IN THE COURSE IN 2.2 IS EXPECTED TO HAVE A PROJECT THEY ARE WORKING ON, BA
Badminton and Volleyball SARA 4

We will participate in net wall games with a focus on badminton and volleyball.
MCAT Preparation - Letters and Numbers - Algebra MATW 6

This course will introduce you to Algebra in preparation for the MCAT (external, 4 credits, sat i
Philosophy of Religion (cont) BRES 4, 5

Cont from 2.1.
Habitat (continued from 2.1) JARG 4

Design and make a habitat for beneficial insects or wildlife.
Probability Concepts DERT 8

We will work on Probability Concepts.

Kōrero ki ngā Ururoa MART 6, 7, 8

'Listen to the Sharks'
ADVANCED MUSIC 2 - (NCEA LEVEL 3) MATD 8

Do music for NCEA credits!
Simple Electronics JARG 3, 4

Learn to build electronics circuits - workshop only runs on Thursdays from 9-10:30am.
Probability Distributions INOK 8

We will study the following models and probability functions that are used to make probability pr
Measurement cont./ ALGEBRA ALIS 5

Measurement will continue for 2-3 weeks.

THEN

We will begin the Algebra topic.
Advanced Independent Historical Inquiry.2 RICM 7, 8

This course is designed to support students with independent inquiries for university entrance an
Evolocity JARG 3, 4

Design and Build an electric vehicle - workshop only running on Friday 9-10:30am.
2.2 Visual Arts Level 1 HOLR 6

This class suits those who want to make a body of work and not one only art works.
Philosophy of Religion OR Mind BRES 7, 8

We will choose from two options: Philosophy of Religion or Philosophy of Mind.
7 Photography 2.2 ROSM 7

This course is designed to enable you to make a body of work suitable for a Photography Folio for
Rocketing around the solar system ZACW 4

There's a lot of empty space in space!
Speeches and spoken word BRAF 6

In this course you will prepare a speech or a spoken word presentation (or any other manner of pr
Social Psychology ALLH 8

We look at some interesting topics from social psychology including bystander apathy.
2.2 Visual Arts Level 1 HOLR 6

This is an NCEA course and the pre requisite is to have completed term one.
Graphs GREO 6

We're going to look at the wonder that are graphs!
Unleash Your Creative Beast PERFORMS ALIE 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

This is the block we will perform readings from material developed in Unleash Your Creative Beast
TRIGONOMETRY LOUW 7

TRIGONOMETRY

We will be continuing with the Trigonometry topic started in 2.1.
Comic Publisher BRAF 4, 5, 6

In this course we will extend the learning from the comic festival, the study of comics, and the

Basketball - Continued STEH 4, 5

We will continue with our Sports Education Module for developing our basketball and interpersonal
Level One English - Extended Text Analysis RICP 6

This term, we'll spend the majority of our time analysing the main ideas in 'Ender's Game' by Ors
Electromagnetism and Modern physics - continued FLOM 7, 8

This is a busy term!
2.2 Understand More about the Human Body - Level 4 Science. LIBB 4

This course is a continuation of Understanding the Human Body run in 2.1.
ALGEBRA LOUW 7

The content of Level 2 Algebra is a significant step up from Level 1 so if you did not pass the M
Performance @ AT Dance - cont. from 2.1 SARM 6, 7, 8

This term we will be focused on PERFORMANCE.
2.2 Level one art (continued from 2.1) HOLR 5, 6

This course has a level one NCEA focus and continues from 2.1.
The first steps of quantum mechanics FLOM 8

The first part of this course is likely to carry on from our study of electromagnetism.
Badminton and Strategies for Developing Skills EMMB 6

This is done in conjunction with building and developing your badminton performance and tactical

Let's do something for a sustainable future (2.2) KATA 7, 8

This course runs for the whole of Term Two because that is how long you'll need to carry out a th
Level 2 English - Focus on Visual Texts RICP 7

We'll analyse 'Interstellar' as a visual text after relearning some visual analysis techniques.
BEATNIKS: Percussion, Drums and World Music MATD 3, 4

Learn all about rhythm, time-signatures, sight-reading, improvisation and more through this fun h
Clone of Ways to well-being REBF 8

This term you will choose a health condition of your choice, and investigate how people treat/man
Nature - Getting out into it EMIM 4

Disclaimer: This is a cellphone and computer FREE course.
Creating with Digital Technologies - not a free time Gaming course! IANH 4, 5

Come plan, design and create Digital projects that meet the needs of people in your world.
Making things go BOOM - Chemical Bonding, Structure, Properties and Energy Changes ZACW 7

In Term 2, we will investigate the intermolecular and intramolecular forces that hold matter toge
Advanced Independent Historical Inquiry.2 RICM 6, 7, 8

This course is designed to support students with independent inquiries for NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3
Digital Technology DERT 6, 7, 8

This class aim's to be flexible to meet the varied needs of students.
Clone of Health promotion REBF 7

During this topic you will learn what health promotion is about, how to set SMART goals and all a
GEOMETRIC REASONING - contd LOUW 6

Pythagoras, Trigonometry and Circle Geometry – cont.
Orange
LA Levels
2.2 Extension English GEOM 6

This course is for students who want to extend their literacy and/or English skills.
Research in the city continued CRPE 7, 8

This course runs for both 2.1 and 2.2. It is about geographic research in the city.
Level 2 Media Studies - Term Two (Film design and planning) RICP 7, 8

This term, we begin a massive project for the rest of the year - creating a short film!* We'll di
Literacy in the Kitchen KATA 3, 4, 5

Kay is offering this course in blue and Kate is offering it in orange.

Making Films Together MART 6, 7, 8

We are working as a team to make movies created by students in the form of a short film, document
2.2 Business Studies GEOM 6, 7, 8

Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a
5ENG - Extension English RICP 5

This course is designed for those students already operating at or above the 'typical' Y10 studen
A nourished body SARM 5

During this block we will be learning about what is in our food and how we use it as a source of

MY MUSIC PROJECT MATD 4, 5

In this course, students will design and carry out a range of music 'projects' of their own desig
Clone of 2.1 Extension English GEOM 6

This course is for students who want to extend their literacy and/or English skills.
Zombi plague - part 2 MATP 5, 6

Microorganisms - bacteria, fungi and viruses...
Training programmes continued SARA 5

This course is continued from 2.1. You need to have done 2.1 to enroll.
Dispute Resolution ALLH 8

A look at Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation.
Light it up! (Extended) JARG 6

Due to Covid19 this course has now been extended and will give students the opportunity to comple
Independent Historical Inquiry.2 RICM 6, 7

This term-long course is designed to support students with independent inquiries for NCEA Level 1
Chasse and ball-change SARB 3, 4, 5, 6

Come along to class and plan your programme.
International Cuisine. KAYH 4

Let's go on a journey around the world. Exploring food from other countries and cultures.
Human Impacts on the Otakaro Avon River. Sustainable? KATA 6, 7

Levels one and two join together this block to investigate some impacts of humans on the Avon Ota
Jazz Band Term 2 MATD 5

This course will continue our holistic exploration of the world of Jazz music; playing, studying

Probability Concepts and Distributions INOK 8

We will finish the probability concepts work and continue to probability distributions.
Philosophy - Ethics pt2 BRES 7, 8

Continued from 2.1. No new enrolments please.
8 Photography 2.2 ROSM 8

8 Photography
Clone of Ko Ngā Manu Tēina MART 1, 2

We began the basics in Te Reo Māori in term one and now let’s extend our vocabulary!!!
Introduction to Hiphop SARF 3, 4, 5, 6

In this course you will learn the foundations and origins of different styles within Hiphop Dance
Business Studies and Enterprise GEOM 6, 7, 8

Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a
Playing for Change BRAF 4, 5, 6

In term one playing for change, played concerts in town, school concerts, as well as rehearsed an
Do we need natural areas in the city center? (Part 2) MICV 4

In this course will be investigate the relationship between people and the natural world.
Calculus DERT 8

We will aim to finish Integration by the end of the term.

Endings and beginnings: Part II STEM 8

We continue our examination of novel.
Wreeding and Riting - Short Stories Continued ROBM 4

The second half of Term 2 will be spent practising independent deconstruction of short stories.
2.2 getting started with clay continued from 2.1 HOLR 4, 5

This is a term long course.
Star Navigators PETB 3, 4, 5

The Stars - the Cosmos, have fascinated human beings for millennia.
Back to Nature SARM 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

We are back again, creating and performing some of our artistic flair.

Drop the base: Acids, bases and reactivity (Continued from Term 2.1) ZACW 6

Term 2 of this course is ESSENTIAL for any student wishing to study chemistry beyond Level 1 NCEA
Independent Historical Inquiry.2 RICM 6, 7

This term-long course is designed to support students with independent inquiries for NCEA assessm
The Fourth Estate- media and politics KA/LA 3, 4

Explore the role of the media in modern politics.

Philosophy - Arguments and Ethics BRES 3, 4

This course continues from the previous block.
Crazy Cool Chemistry - heavy metal edition GREO 5

Let's put on our lab coats and explore the awesome world of metal chemistry!
Introduction to Genetics - Continued FLOM 6

During term 2 we will focus on genetics: What are genes and what do they do?
Making things go BOOM - Chemical Bonding, Structure, Properties and Energy Changes ZACW 7

(continued from Term 2.1)
Theatre Design (Delivery Room Edition) ALIE 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Like a maternity ward, this block is all about delivering the things we need to bring the class p
Stars and the universe FLOM 4, 5

In this course we will look at what stars are made of, how they live and die.
The SDL music project 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
Of Cuckoos and Nests ROBM 8

Through a couple anchor texts, we will examine power dynamics, class structures, and representati
The Carbon Cycle and Climate Change MATW 6

Carbon is a key ingredient for life on Earth.
Continuation of Creative Writing and Prejudice in Literature ROBM 6

Why are people so cruel to each other?
Senior Biology - Animal Behaviour & Ecology MATW 7, 8

This class will combine Level 7 & 8 Biology.
Visual Arts Level 1 HOLR 6

This class suits those who want to make a body of work and not one only art works.
Playing for Change BRAF 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

In term one playing for change, played concerts in town, school concerts, as well as rehearsed an
Brave New World - Continued MEGW 7

This course is continued from term 2.1.
Kohknowco Lab 2.2 RENM 4, 5

Formerly UPT Digital. Web, app, and games development. Tech innovation.
Busting the world apart cell by cell BREB 7

Everyone has one, most have billions. Cells are the stuff we are made of!
ALGEBRA LOUW 7

The content of Level 2 Algebra is a significant step up from Level 1 so if you did not pass the M
Statistics level 1 DERT 6

We will be finishing Bivariate Data and then hopefully moving on to Multivariate Data.
Level 2/3 Media Studies - Creating a Film RICP 7, 8

For the remainder of the year, any student wishing to design and create a film for either Level 2
Sharpening our scientific brain BREB 8

Science is about investigation and Biology is about applying science to the unknown.
Get a job KIRM 6, 7, 8

This course will focus on getting work experience or a job.
Other
LA Levels
Tinkertronics 3

This course is about learning to make electronic circuits, tinkering with electronics things and