Timetable

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The courses are organised by curriculum level, these roughly relate to these year levels:

Level 4: years 7-8
Level 5: years 8-10
Level 6: year 11
Level 7: years 12
Level 8: years 13

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Timetable 2021

In 2021 courses will run for a term long.

Room Layout

All 4.2 courses are draft

Red
	LA	Levels		Code
Minglish Level 1	RICP	6	('Minglish' is a combination of 'Media' and 'English')	6MNG
Dancing Through the Decades	SARM	4, 5	In this class we will be preparing for the Showquest competition.	45DAN
Level one NCEA art - red block	HOLR	6	This course has a level one NCEA focus and continues from term one.	6ART
The future of energy // Astronomical spectroscopy	ZACW	8	THE FUTURE OF ENERGY (five weeks)	8CHE
It's on like Ping Pong!	STEH, ALEM	5	Table tennis is a great sport for all!	5PE
MEASUREMENT	LOUW	5	MEASUREMENT	5MAT
Term 3 Level 3 Mathematics including Algebra	LIBB	3, 4	This class is for students working within Level 3 who are not quite ready for Level 4, or who hav	3MAT
year 11 - 'Getting started' - term one	HOLR	6	This course runs for a full year and ends in the beginning of term 4.	6ART
American Studies	RICM	5	This course is targeted at extending students working at Level 5 in the New Zealand Curriculum.	5SOC
Badminton	STEH	5	Sign up to develop your Badminton skills.	5PE
The NEW Journalists Society	MART	4, 5	Want to try your hand at journalism?	5MED
GEOMETRIC DRAWINGS	LOUW	3, 4, 5	Topics covered in this course -	345MAT
Essential Skills for the Professional Musician 3	MATD	6, 7, 8	This course is designed for students wanting to complete NCEA standards in music, or for experien	678MUS
Organic chemistry - it's alkynes of fun	ZACW	8	We will focus on organic chemistry - no, not the study of organic foods, but the study of carbon	8CHE
Debate Topics	MEGW	4, 5, 6	Let the debate begin (factory farming, free speech, death penalty, existence of God).	456ENG
NUMBER and MEASUREMENT	LOUW	5	NUMBER - all those essential skills to be numerate -	5MAT
A beginners guide to chemistry	MICV	6	Zack says that this course is ESSENTIAL for any student wishing to study chemistry beyond Level 1	6SCI
Business Studies and Enterprise	GEOM	6, 7, 8	Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a	78BUS
Term 3 Visual Arts Level 1	HOLR	6	This is an NCEA course and the pre requisite is to have completed term one.	6ART
Elect to do Electricity	GREO	7	Michael Faraday pioneered Electricity in the early 1800’s, and it has been a core component of Ph	7PHY
2021 Term 3 8Biology	MATW, MICV	8	This course will focus on two externals: Evolutionary Patterns leading to Speciation and Trends i	8BIO
Personal Movement & Fitness	DEAC	4	Athletics, gymnastics, fitness, yoga, climbing, olympic lifting.	4PE
Be an Active Citizen	KATA	4	Are you interested in what is fair and not fair? As a consumer, you have great power.	4SOC
Essential Skills for the Professional Musician	MATD	6, 7, 8	This course is designed for students wanting to complete NCEA standards in music, or for experien	678MUS
Writing Workshop	MEGW	5	A chance to learn some fundamentals of writing, put them into practice, and get some feedback.	5ENG
Crisis Protocol RPG	STEH	4	Do you love Marvel Super Heroes? How about RPG's (Role playing games)?	4ENG
Dancing Through the Decades and Dance NZ Made	SARM	4, 5	No new students until week 5.	45DAN
FIND 'X'	LOUW	5	ALGEBRA	5MAT
Business Studies and Enterprise	GEOM	6, 7, 8	Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a	78BUS
“Smash Em Bro” - Bullrush, Rugby League, Kabaddi	DEAC	3, 4, 5	The good old kiwi classic of tackle bullrush! It's not banned, it lives on.	SMASH
5CUL - Culinary Skills	BetM	5	Want to learn how to cook, and add some interesting recipes to your repertoire?	5CUL
Zen zone	ALEM	3, 4, 5	Kia ora tīma!	345PE
Business Studies and Enterprise	GEOM	6, 7, 8	Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a	78BUS
Applied Physics (hopefully Flight) and Atomic and Nuclear Energy (and some history!).	GREO	7	In this term we'll do the two internals we're going to do this year.	7PHY
Reporting on Grandma and her Grammar	MART	5	Grammar and punctuation will be covered this term with writing bigger reports.	5MED
The Making of Aotearoa New Zealand	KATA	4	Aotearoa New Zealand. One of the last places on Earth to be settled by humans.	4SOC
How to run away from bears and other useful life skills	MICV, MATW	6	Every wondered how you get the energy to run away from bears?	6SCI
Genetic Variation	MICV	6	In this course we will investigate the genetics behind inheritance and the importance of genetic	6SCI
Minglish Level 1	RICP	6	('Minglish' is a combination of 'Media' and 'English')	6MNG
Civilisation - History and Society	RICP	4, 5	In this class, students will have the opportunity to take part in a multiplayer game of Civilisat	45CIV
Variety is the spice of dance	SARM	4, 5	Please only join this class if you are willing to try your best and have FUN!	45DAN
Philosophy: Romeo and Juliet	LAUB	4, 5	Destiny, fate, love and hate. Shakespeare wrote about all the big things.	5SOC
Advanced DRAMA Volume 2	ALIE	7, 8	We continue with two distinct streams operating at senior level; 6DRA will focus on ensemble skil	78DRA
Who do you think you/we are? Ko wai koe? Ko wai tātou?	KATA	4	This course is all about identity: yours and ours.	4SOC
NCEA English	GEOM	5, 6	This course is for students who want to prepare prepare for Level 1 NCEA English.	6ENG
4.2 Claymation Creations	LIBB	4	In this Red Block course we will be learning how to create a short claymation video.	4CLM
Mechanical Mayhem	GREO	7	We'll begin the learning that is assessed by the mechanics external 91171.	7PHY
Speak easy!	MICV	3, 4, 5	In this course we will practise the art of public speaking.	SPEAK
Advanced DRAMA NCEA Edition	ALIE	7, 8	This year there are two distinct streams operating at senior level; 6DRA will create and rehearse	78DRA
Promoting acceptance of diversity and looking at school policies	SARM	5, 6	Are you keen on social justice?	56WEL
Writer's Workshop	MEGW	5, 6	We will practice writing strategies to improve writing.	5ENG
2.1 Level 3 Mathematics including Statistics	LIBB	3, 4	This class is for students working within Level 3 who are not quite ready for Level 4, or who hav	3MAT
Advanced DRAMA	ALIE	7, 8	This year there are two distinct streams operating at senior level; 6DRA will create and rehearse	78DRA
Softball	STEH	5	Softball is New Zealand's second most popular summer sport and we have been World Champions six t	5PE
The Writing Room (level 5)	MEGW	5, 6	Express yourself and have fun with writing.	5ENG
Essential Skills for the Professional Musician 2	MATD	6, 7, 8	This course is designed for students wanting to complete NCEA standards in music, or for experien	678MUS
The Red, Read and Eat Book Club	KATA	4, 5	If you enjoy reading, or if you need a little encouragement then the Red, Read and Eat Book Club	45READ
Minglish Level 1	RICP	6	('Minglish' is a combination of 'Media' and 'English')	6MNG
1.1 Level 3 Mathematics including Geometry and Measurement	LIBB	3, 4	This class is for students working within Level 3 who are not quite ready for Level 4, or who hav	4MAT
Happy New Yearbook 2021	MART	5, 6, 7, 8	Celebrate our year by being a part of the Yearbook team (which will have its own page) and comple	5MED
Best in the Field - grass field based sports	DEAC	4	Context - Team field sports - touch, football, Australian rules football, American flag football	4PE
Blood Sports (not really) - martial arts and self defence basics	DEAC	4	In a safe and controlled environment lets develop skills in martial arts for confidence and self	4PE

Yellow
	LA	Levels		Code
Chemistry in action	MATP	5	Technological applications of chemistry...	45SCI
Year 12 and 13 art - term one	HOLR	7, 8	Term one	78ART
Vegetable Appreciation Course	BetM	5	Vegetables! Yum, but lots of us don’t actually know that, and we're going to learn!	45VEG
Book to Film (or '5 Minglish')	RICP	5	In this course students will study written texts (books, short stories and poetry), and convert t	5MED
Full-Court Press - Court Sports - Large Ball	DEAC	4	What are all those lines on a court for?	4PE
Level 2 and 3 NCEA - yellow block	HOLR	7, 8	Term two - this course is for the whole year and started in term one.	78ART
Technology challenges	MATP	3, 4, 5	Can you work as part of a team to design and build interesting machines to complete a specific ch	MACH
How to Write and Record a Song	MATD	3, 4, 5	Learn how to write and record a song in 5 easy steps!	45MUS
Trigonometry, Measurement and Statistics	GREO	5	This course is intended for year 10s aiming to complete Level 1 Maths next year.	5MATa
There and Back Again	ROBM	4	Let's read The Hobbit!	4ENG
Queer Media	MEGW	4, 5, 6	Watch, discuss, and analyse queer media.	45MED
Shakespeare Festival Class	SARH	6	Yes, it is time for Sheliah Winn Shakespeare Competition again.	6DRA
Project Senior English	GEOM	7, 8	This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le	78ENG
Organic chemistry: it's alkynes of fun!	ZACW	7	We will focus on organic chemistry - no, not the study of organic foods, but the study of carbon	7CHE
Startling Statistics!	MICV	5	In this course you will learn how to conduct a statistical enquiry.	5MATb
What a legend!	ZACW	4, 5	Explore myths and legends!	ZACW
BEATNIKS: Percussion, Drums and World Music	MATD	3, 4	Learn all about rhythm, time-signatures, sight-reading, improvisation and more through this fun h	45MUS
Te Ngakau o te Kura - Heart of the School	MART	4, 5, 6, 7, 8	Time to put our cultural and historical narrative into our school.	48MAO
Why algebra? Why not!	MICV	5	In this course we will be looking at manipulating algebraic expressions and solving algebraic equ	5MATb
Slow Sustainable Fashion	SARH	4, 5	Let's look to the past! Not the fast.	SUS
Term 3 7/8 Art	HOLR	7, 8	Term three - this course is for the whole year and started in term one.	78ART
Level 1 Maths 2021 Term 3	MATW	6	Students who worked on Algebra in Term 2 will be continuing their preparation for the MCAT (AS1.2	6MAT
What's your angle?	MICV	5	We will find out how high Superman has to jump when he leaps tall buildings in a single bound!	5MATb
Perform that Painting	SARH	6	Using our ensemble group work skills, actors will be devising a performance based on an artwork f	6DRA
Invasion games	ALEM	5	Through playing games you will discuss and implement strategies.	5PE
Location, Location, Location	CRPE	6	What is this thing called Geography?	6GEO
Statistics	DERT	8	We will work on Probability Concepts.	8MAS
Ngā Toi o Aotawhiti/Aotearoa	MART	4, 5, 6, 7, 8	Kōwhaiwhai and Tukutuku were in term 1, this term Whakairo is the traditional art form of the ta	48MAO
Stick and Ball Team Sports	DEAC	4	Lacrosse, cricket, hockey, softball.	4PE
The tribe has spoken	ALEM	3, 4, 5	Kia ora tīma!	345PE
Active photography!	STEH	4	This course has two seperate, but complimentary focus areas and I am looking for students who wan	4ART
Statistics	DERT	8		8MAS
The name's Bond...Ionic Bond: Chemical Bonding, Structure, and Reactivity	ZACW	7	We will investigate the intermolecular and intramolecular forces that hold matter together.	7CHE
Project Senior English	GEOM	7, 8	This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le	78ENG
“Smash Em Bro” - Bullrush, Rugby League, Kabaddi	DEAC	3, 4, 5	The good old kiwi classic of tackle bullrush! It's not banned, it lives on.	SMASH
Book to Film (or '5 Minglish')	RICP	5	In this course students will study written texts (books, short stories and poetry), and convert t	5MED
Level 1 Maths 2021 Term 2	MATW	6	Students will work on either Algebra (1 internal, 2 externals) or Number or Statistics (internal)	6MAT
Project Senior English	GEOM	7, 8	This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le	78ENG
The Geography of Covid - A Global Pandemic	CRPE	6	Covid 19 has changed the world!	6GEO
Origami	CRPE	4, 5	This course is about all things origami.	Origami
Taking Action for our Future	KATA	6, 7, 8	You've got this! You understand ecosystems and the basics of economics.	678EFS
Level 1 Maths 2021 Term 1	MATW	6	The class will allow you to pursue your individual mathematics goals, whether they be obtaining f	6MAT
Geographic Research	CRPE	6	This is your chance to research in the real world.	6GEO
Understanding Sustainability: Ecosystems and Economics	KATA	6	What is sustainability? Why is it important?	678EFS
There and Back Again Continued!	ROBM	4	We're almost done reading The Hobbit.	4ENG
Microbiology	MATP	5	2021 - a return to normal?	5SCI
Numeric Reasoning	GREO	5	We'll revise integers, factors, multiples, primes, BEDMAS, we'll look at percentages and proporti	5MATa
Sustainability: Rights, Values, Perspectives and Behaviours	KATA	6, 7, 8	This course will help you get to know yourself as you explore what you value, what other people v	678EFS
Tūranga	GEOM	3, 4, 5, 6	An opportunity for students to go to the library and enjoy quiet reading or one of the many activ	45LIB
4CUL - Culinary Skills	BetM	4	In this course, we'll learn how to make interesting, yummy dishes from all over the world, by foc	4CUL
Drop the base: quantitative titrations	ZACW	7	Titrations are used in a wide range of jobs, from wine and cheese preparation, monitoring the pH	7CHE
MINDFULNESS or MINDLESSNESS	LOUW	4, 5	This class will provide an opportunity to enhance your well-being.	MIND
Statistics	DERT	8		8MAS
Grip it and Rip it! - Racket Sports	DEAC	4	Context - individual racket sports - tennis, pickleball, table tennis, badminton, speedminton, s	4PE
Amazing Algebra & Angles	GREO	5	We'll learn to form and solve linear and simple quadratic equations and we'll relate tables, grap	5MATa
Who are you? Who? Who? Who? Who?	SARH	6	NCEA Level One Drama course for AS 1.6 Acting Role in a Scripted Production.	6DRA
Ki O Rahi and Volleyball	SARO	5	The focus this term will be on your interpersonal skills.	5PE
Kick, pass and score tries, how does it all work?	ALEM	5	It's a fact, 7's Rugby is fun, great fitness and we are only going to make it better!	5PE
Learning to Film	RICP	5	You’re going to make some films!	5MED
Tā Moko & Kirituhi	MART	4, 5, 6, 7, 8	Let's look at the carvings on the face and body.	48MAO
Sports Science	MATP	5	How do scientific principles help us to understand sports and sporting performance?	45SCI

Green
	LA	Levels		Code
Green buildings?	MATP	3, 4, 5	Over the last 10 years a large number of new buildings have been constructed around Christchurch.	BUILD
Jnr Production: Brothers Grimm Rehearsals	ALIE	4, 5	This is the rehearsal block for the Junior Production, Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon with awesome	45DRA
6 Project English	GEOM	6	This course is for students who want to begin working towards Level 1 NCEA English.	6ENG
Crazy Cool Chemistry	ZACW, MICV	4	Let's put on our lab coats and explore the awesome world of chemistry!	4SCI
Tik Tok Time	MEGW	4, 5	Leave your dignity at the door...You will take on some Tik Tok challenges in this class.	45ENG
Life on Earth	ZACW	4	David Attenborough kindly agreed to read this for us:	4SCI
Minglish Level 2	RICP	7	In this course, students will study written and visual texts closely, then choose their own asses	7MNG
Term 3 Level 4 Mathematics and Algebra	LIBB	4	This class is for students working within Level 4.	4MAT
Short Stories and Cool Conversations	BetM	4, 5	Let's read a bunch of short stories and talk about cool stuff!	45ENG
Minglish Level 2	RICP	7	In this course, students will study written and visual texts closely, then choose their own asses	7MNG
Energy, Simple Machines, Electricity and Magnetism: it's shocking!	GREO	5	In this NZC Level 5 science course, students will:	5SCI
KNIT WIT or CROCHET KID?	LOUW	3, 4, 5	Would you like to learn how to crochet or knit?	45CRAFT
Architecture Part 2	RICM	5	In this course students will design a building for specific site near Ao Tawhiti.	5DES
TRIGONOMETRY and PROBABILITY METHODS	LOUW	7	TRIGONOMETRY gives us a way to relate the lengths of a triangle's sides with the triangle's angle	7MAT
Improving my skill	ALEM	6	We will complete two assessments this term - a practical assessment where you are awarded for you	6PE
Understanding the body and it's movement.	ALEM	6	Please no new students until week 4.	6PE
ALGEBRA contd / CALCULUS	LOUW	7	We will complete the Algebra topic THEN we will begin CALCULUS	7MAT
Space - the final frontier!	MICV, ZACW	4	We will investigate the natural features of space (planets and stars) and then look into what hum	4SCI
Where are you?	SARH	5	Our central city has awesome pockets of interesting spaces!	5ENG
Film Makers & Yearbook Articles	MART	6, 7, 8	Class continues for Film makers to develop a script, plan a film shoot and make a movie/short-fil	678MED
Out The Front Door- Write it & Film it!	SARH	5	This course is about telling our stories in the city!	5ENG
5HOS	BetM	5	In this course, we'll learn how to make skilled, yummy dishes from all over the place, whilst lea	5HOS
Slow Sustainable Fashion	SARH	4, 5	Let's look to the past! Not the fast.	45SUS
Number	MATP	5, 6	In this course we will do the Number Internal and perhaps one more (negotiated).	56MAT
Calculus	DERT	8	We are finishing Integration and then starting algebra.	8MAC
Philosophy: Death to Socrates	BRES	6	Socrates is known as the founder of philosophy. So why was he put to death?	6PHL
English Basics	MEGW	4	Spelling, word classes, sentence structure, and paragraph composition.	4ENG
What Are You Afraid Of?	ROBM	8	All colour drains from your face, your palms go sweaty, the hair on the back of your neck stands	8ENG
Philosophy: Origins, Space, Time	BRES	6	Where did the universe come from? Could it have started from Nothing?	6PHL
ULTIMATE Frisbee	ALEM	3, 4, 5	Hello whānau We are off to Hagely park to play the ultimate game, Ultimate Frisbee.	345PE
5CUL - Culinary Skills	BetM	5	In this course, we'll learn how to make interesting, yummy dishes from all over the world, whilst	5CUL
6 Project English	GEOM	6	This course is for students who want to begin working towards Level 1 NCEA English.	6ENG
Theatre Design and Backstage Magic	ALIE	4, 5	All things backstage.	4DRA
Minglish Level 2	RICP	7	In this course, students will study written and visual texts closely, then choose their own asses	7MNG
6 Project English	GEOM	6	This course is for students who are working towards Level 1 NCEA English.	6ENG
Out the front door - Map it	CRPE	5	This course is about getting out and about in the city, taking photographs, researching places of	5SOCb
The Writing Challenge	MEGW	4	Express yourself and have fun with writing.	4ENG
Philosophy: Democracy, Freedom, Mind	BRES	6	What is democracy? Who invented it? Does it work?	6PHL
Calculus - Differentiation, Integration	DERT	8	This is normally a full year course for students who have completed level two mathematics.	8MAC
The Writing Room (Level 4)	MEGW	4	Express yourself and have fun with writing.	4ENG
Control - Who has it?	CRPE	5	This course explores the concept of control in our lives. How much do we actually control?	5SOC
Code this!	MICV	3, 4, 5	In this course we will learn the basics of coding using Scratch by creating simple animations and	CODE
Theatre Design Production 2021	ALIE	4, 5, 6, 7, 8	This practical class is a working group focused on THEATRE DESIGN and THEATRE TECH for the Senior	4DRA
What's Going on Upstairs	SARH	3, 4, 5	Let's find out how our brains work! Things we will cover in this course:	5ENG
1.1 Level 4 Mathematics including Geometry and Measurement	LIBB	4	This class is for students working within Level 4.	4MAT
Astronomical Cycling, the Solar System and Some Atomic Structure	GREO	5	Learn about all the things that affect you!	5SCI
The Art of Architecture	RICM	5	This course will explore the wonderful world of Architecture.	5SOC
Draw a Box!	RICP	4, 5	In this class, we’ll learn to draw a box!	45BOX
Choose Your Own Adventure Continued	ROBM	8	This course needs your help!	8ENG
2.1 Level 4 Mathematics and Statistics	LIBB	4	This class is for students working within Level 4.	4MAT
Classical Studies	RICM	4, 5	In this course we will be exploring the life and times of real and mythical heroes of the classic	5SOC
Theatre Design	ALIE	4	Due to the popularity of the Backstage Magic class, we are splitting this class into two streams.	4DRA
There's no 'I' in team	SARO	6	‘Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships’ - Michael Jordan.	6PE
Waves in Light and Sound and Optics	GREO	5	What's a wave? What are the different types of waves? What shapes can they have?	5SCI
PROBABILITY METHODS / ALGEBRA	LOUW	7	The Probability Methods topic continues from Term 1.	7MAT
How to Explode on Social Media in 48 Hours	MART	6, 7, 8	We will be looking at Social Media and Representation.	678MED
Science as art, art as science	ZACW	4, 5	Grand project: Each student will complete four panels, each panel being an artistic depiction of	45ART
Calculus - Trigonometry, differentiation.	DERT	8	This is normally a full year course for students who have completed level two mathematics.	8MAC
Kapa Haka Mo Ake Tonu!	MART	5	Kapa Haka Forever! Learn the following:	5KAPA
Film Makers & Yearbook Articles	MART	6, 7, 8	Class continues for Film makers to develop a script, plan a film shoot and make a movie/short-fil	678MED

Blue
	LA	Levels		Code
Whakarongo ki ngā Manu Kōrero	MART	6, 7, 8	'Listen to the Birds Talking' (Note: The Birds are a metaphor for the students)	678MAO
CHANCE and DATA / RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLES	LOUW	6	RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLES	6MAT
Senior Earth and Space Science - SPACE	MATP	6, 7, 8	Level 1 - Astronomical cycles Level 2 - How stars and planets are born, live and die?	6SCI
Ka Korokī Ngā Manu	MART	6, 7, 8	Ka Korokī Ngā Manu - The Birds Are Chirping.	678MAO
Number and Statistics	STEH	4	This course will have two distinct focus areas.	4MAT
Around the World in 80 Pages	ROBM	6	In this class we will be studying short stories from around the world.	6ENG
Jnr Production: Velveteen Rabbit	SARH	4, 5	This is the rehearsal block for the Junior Production, Veleveteen Rabbit with awesome director Da	45DRA
Philosophy: Cannibals and care	LAUB	7	Welcome to a course looking at the concept of human bodies for consumption.	7ENG
Digital Art	BetM	4, 5	Let’s delve into the world of digital art! Logo creation for a YouTube channel?	BETM
Extension English	GEOM	5	This course is for students who want to extend their literacy and/or English skills.	5ENG
Great Speeches	ROBM	6	Can you recognise from which famous speech each quote is taken?	6ENG
Introduction to practical music	MATD	4, 5	If you play, or want to play a musical instrument, then this is the course for you!	4MUS
Minglish Level 3	RICP	8	In this level 3 course, students will study written and visual texts closely, then choose their o	8MNG
CHANCE and DATA / RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLES	ALIS	6	RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLES	6MATb
Philosophy: AI and us	LAUB	6, 7	FOR STUDENTS AGED 13 AND ABOVE	7PHL
Developing skills in practical music	MATD	4, 5	If you play, or want to play a musical instrument, then this is the course for you!	4MUS
Philosophy and Human Nature	BRES	5	What is a human? Are we simply complex biological machines or do we have a non-physical soul?	5PHL
Understanding Music	MATD	4	In this class we will be studying music from a range of genres, from classical to jazz and heavy	4MUS
Minglish Level 3	RICP	8	In this level 3 course, students will study written and visual texts closely, then choose their o	8MNG
There's No I in Ensemble....no ME either	SARH	4	only an EMBLE!	4DRA
Maths - Number and Geometry	STEH	4	In this class we will further develop our skills to work with place value including positive and	4MAT
ADVANCED ALGEBRA	LOUW	5, 6	This class will be aimed at Level 5+ of the curriculum for those students who would like to study	56MAT
How can I improve my performance?	ALEM	7, 8	Level 2: This course will begin by participating in a variety of different methods of training (i	78PE
4HOS	BetM	4	In this course, we'll learn how to make interesting, yummy dishes from all over the world, whilst	4HOS
Gene expression	MICV	7	In this course we will be learning the material for the third Biology external "Gene Expression."	7BIO
Vikings in The Garage!	ROBM	4, 5	You MUST sign up to both Blue AND Purple! Haere mai, Vikings!	VIKINGS
This Is What An Atom Really Looks Like	ZACW	8	This unit is all about understanding: the true nature of atomic structure according to our most u	8CHE
2021 Term 1 78Biology	MATW, MICV	7, 8	This class will be co-taught by Michelle and Mattias.	78BIO
MEASUREMENT and RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLES	LOUW	6	MEASUREMENT -	6MAT
Pause, breathe, smile.....and perform	SARH	4	A drama course with a focus on mindfulness.	4DRA
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	678MAO
2021 Term 2 8Biology	MATW	8	We will spend the majority of time learning about Animal and Plant responses to the environment i	8BIO
Anatomy, Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology - Golf	SARO	7, 8	In this course you will participate in a variety of Exercise Science practical labs as well as th	78PE
4CUL - Culinary Skills	BetM	4	In this course, we'll learn how to make interesting, yummy dishes from all over the world, by foc	4CUL
Maths	DERT	6	For the whole of term 3 we will be studying towards the external algebra paper.	6MAT
DNA of English	LAUB	3, 4, 5	Explore the history of the English language with Laura and Natalie.	4DNAE
Senior Earth and Space Science - energy around the Earth	MATP	6, 7, 8	Energy - the ability to cause a change - is fundamental to all life on Earth.	6SCI
term 3 foundation drawing and painting	HOLR	4, 5	So far we have used drawing as a way of developing ideas for painting in term 2.	5ART
Extension English	GEOM	5	This course is for students who want to extend their literacy and/or English skills.	5ENG
Creepy Short Stories of the Stephen King Variety	RICP	5	In this course, we'll read a few creepy short stories, discuss and dissect them, and do a few fun	5STK
Extension English	GEOM	5	This course is for students who want to extend their literacy and/or English skills.	5ENG
45CUL - Culinary Skills	BetM	4, 5	In this course, we'll learn how to make interesting, yummy dishes from all over the world, by foc	4CUL
Foundation Philosophy	MEGW	5	Does God exist? How do we know anything? What is a self? Do we have free will? What is real?	5PHL
Various variations of frenetic genetics!	MICV	7	This term we will start by finishing off the adaptations internal.	7BIO
Puzzle this!	MICV	4, 5	During this course we will explore a bunch of different maths puzzles and games.	PUZZLE
Board Games	ALEM	3, 4, 5	Calling all board game enthusiasts!	345PE
Number / Algebra	STEH	4	This course will continue with some focus on Number skills including fractions, decimals and inte	4MAT
Atmosphere: Weather, Climate, & Carbon	KATA	5	Our focus this term is the atmosphere, but we'll need to interact with other Earth spheres such a	5SCI
Why Mountains?	CRPE	5	Why might you care about mountains? Let's look at mountains from as many perspectives as we can.	5SOC
Minglish Level 3	RICP	8	In this level 3 course, students will study written and visual texts closely, then choose their o	8MNG
Around the World in 80 Pages	ROBM	6	Last term we studied short stories from around the world.	6ENG
Philosophy: Language of manipulation	LAUB	7	We all manipulate each other somehow.	7ENG
Share A Review	GEOM	4, 5, 6	Read a book. Watch a play. Or watch a movie.	46REV
Climbing up the walls	ZACW	4, 5	Let's develop climbing skills!	45CLIMB
Our Beautiful Biosphere	KATA	5	Plants. Animals. Evolution. Ecology.	5SCI
Lithosphere: Fire & Ice	KATA	5	In this course, we study our planet from the inside out.	5SCI
Painting in blue block - - level 5	HOLR	5	By the end of term 2 you will have made 3 different kinds of paintings.	5ART
Thou Shalt Not Waffle!	SARH	4	Improvisation! Learn all of the tricks of the improvisation world!	4DRA
Senior ESS - Extreme Earth	MATP	6, 7, 8	Bringing it back to the ground this term and getting to grips with Earth Science.	6SCI
Foundation Philosophy	MEGW	5	Does God exist? How do we know anything? What is a self? Do we have free will? What is real?	5PHL
Leadership and Coaching	ALEM	7, 8	Coaching is highly rewarding for yourselves and the athletes that you are coaching.	78PE
Term one year 9 and 10 art - ceramics	HOLR	5	9 and 10 people interested in learning more about art making will discover a new medium each term	5ART
Caine's Arcade	STEH	4	We will take our inspiration from 9 year old arcade entrepreneur...Caine to create our own arcade	4TEC
Theatre Technology	ALIE	5	Due to the popularity of the Backstage Magic class, we are splitting this class into two streams.	5DRA

Purple
	LA	Levels		Code
English - NCEA level 1	ANIY	6	In this course we will be exploring how stories can change the world.	6ENG
CHANCE and DATA / RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLES	LOUW	6	RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLES We will continue with this topic that was started in Term 1 -	6MAT
School of Rock!	MATD	3, 4, 5	This class will build on what we developed in Purple block last term, but is open to new-comers a	4MUS
Survivor Island!	ROBM	5	Have you ever pictured yourself stranded on a deserted island and thought, "I could do this"?	5ENG
Dance Dance Dance	SARM	6, 7, 8	During this term we will be working towards learning dances...	678DAN
How can I improve my skill?	SARO	5	Have you ever wondered what you need to do to improve a particular skill?	5PE
Animals and us	LAUB	4	What is the difference between animals and us? How do we use animals, and how should we?	4PHL
Jnr Production: Forests of the NIght	ALIE	4, 5	This is the rehearsal block for the Junior Production, Forests of the Night with awesome director	45DRA
Yay it's finally algebra!	MICV	5	We will be revising how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions and integers.	5MATa
What are the odds of that?	MICV	5	In this course we will investigate statistics and probability.	5MATa
Chemical reactions and investigations	ZACW	6	Weeks 1-5:	6SCI
Your Choice	ROBM	5	This course will be driven by a challenge that you set to yourself.	5ENG
3 & 4 Literacy with Kate and Libby	KATA LIBB	3, 4	This term we use food as the inspiration for our literacy.	4ENG
Literacy: Out and About	KATA, LIBB	4	Using Õtautahi/Christchurch as inspiration, we'll get out and about in the city to find people, p	4ENG
Everyday I Got the Blues	MATD	4, 5	This course will involve an in-depth study of the blues.	5MUS
Dance Choreograph Dance	SARM	6, 7, 8	During this term we continue to work towards learning dances...	678DAN
Calculating cookery!	MICV	5	This term will have two distinct flavours.	5MATa
RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLES	DERT	6	Finish RIGHT - ANGLED TRIANGLES	6MATb
Pump It	SARM	4, 5	Calling all of those that are into improving their skate skills, scooter work and rollerblade tri	45WHEE
Algebra	JOHS	7	We will be continuing with Algebra which we started in last term.	7MAT
Gravity: Don't Let it Get you Down and Modern Physics	GREO	8	In the first part of the term we'll work towards the "Demonstrate understanding of the applicatio	8PHY
ALGEBRA	LOUW	6	Algebra covers the following topics -	6MAT
3/4 Literacy with Kate and Libby	KATA LIBB	3, 4	This term our literacy focus is on creativity.	4LIT
Philosophy: Science - Good, Bad, Bogus	BRES	7, 8	Did you know that reality might differ from what your sense perceptions tell you?	8PHL
Games invention	ALEM	5	Is there a game you have played before and enjoyed but thought that some variations would make it	5PE
Vikings in The Garage!	ROBM	4, 5	You MUST sign up to both Blue AND Purple! Haere mai, Vikings!	VIKINGS
History Portfolio: Presentations and Perspectives	RICM	6, 7, 8	This course is a continuation of the work established in term 1.	678HIS
Dance Choreograph Dance #2	SARM	6, 7, 8	Term 3 will be a continuation of term 2.	678DAN
Philosophy and the Greek myths	LAUB	4	Love stories? Love big ideas? Explore them all through Greek myths.	4PHL
History Portfolio: Completion	RICM	6, 7, 8	This course is the culmination of the research portfolio.	678HIS
The Future is a Nightmare	MEGW	7	In this class we will study dystopian texts.	7ENG
Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems	JOHS	7	Trigonometry gives us a way to relate the lengths of a triangle's sides with the triangle's angle	7MAT
Philosophy: God, Science, and Ultimate Questions	BRES	7, 8	Where did the universe come from? Why is there evil in the world?	8PHL
MEASUREMENT and RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLES	LOUW	6	MEASUREMENT -	6MATa
Term 3 foundation art - printmaking	HOLR	4, 5	Come and learn some ancient and totally now printmaking processes and make a series of prints usi	4ART
The Science of Small Things	MATW	4	In this course, we will be learning about small and/or invisible objects including: Atoms, Waves,	4SCI
Philosophy - Ethics and Moral Philosophy	BRES	7, 8	ETHICS - How ought one to live their life? Who should decide?	8PHL
Mechanical Madness	ZACW	6	Topic 1 - Mechanics	6SCI
MEASUREMENT and RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLES	DERT	6	MEASUREMENT -	6MATb
Measury maths 2021	MATP	5	This is an introductory, practical based NZC Level 5 course - typically Y9 students would start h	5MATb
Write A Novel	GEOM	4, 5, 6	This course is for students who want to be writers and would like an opportunity to write in a su	45NOV
The Storybook Project 2021 Drama	ALIE	5	During 2020 lockdown we started a project in the 5DRA class, reading children's books and putting	5DRA
Foundational chemistry: Acids, bases and chemical reactions	ZACW	6	This unit is ESSENTIAL for any student wishing to study chemistry beyond Level 1 NCEA.	6SCI
Mechanical Madness	GREO	8	We'll begin the learning that is assessed by the mechanics external 91524.	8PHY
New kids on the block	LAUB	3, 4, 5	This is a literacy-focussed class that will be developing a booklet and supporting information to	4ENG
Players....	ALIE	5	Love the spotlight? Time to dust off those acting skills and go for gold.	5DRA
Yoga	KATA	4, 5	Yoga enables you to centre yourself through āsanas / postures and prānāyāma / breathing exercises	345Yoga
Musical Waveyness and Faults of Fukushima	GREO	8	This term will study towards the waves external exam: Doppler effect, standing waves, beats, inte	8PHY
Speaking of Monsters (English and Psychology)	MEGW	7, 8	Zombies and vampires, goblins, ghosts and cyborgs, monsters have always haunted the human imagina	7ENG
Usain Bolt vs The Hulk - build your fitness	ALEM	5	Our Physical Education class is our community.	5PE
Men and Monsters (Monster Studies)	MEGW	7, 8	Zombies and vampires, goblins, ghosts and cyborgs, monsters have always haunted the human imagina	7ENG
The Ukulele Orchestra!	MATD	3, 4	This course is open to all ukulele enthusiasts, from beginners to advanced, students and parents	34MUS
I Still Can't Escape Survivor Island!	ROBM	5	It seems we still haven't escaped Survivor Island!	5ENG
term one year 7 art	HOLR	4	This is a term long course that will help you learn processes for making art work.	4ART
Climbing up the walls	ZACW	4, 5	Let's develop climbing skills!	45CLIMB
Performing Climate Change Theatre Action	ALIE	5, 6, 7, 8	This performance class will work on plays that have a connection to saving the planet and will pr	5DRA
Independent History Portfolio	RICM	6, 7, 8	PLEASE READ THE HISTORY COURSE OVERVIEW FOR YOUR NCEA LEVEL.	678HIS
Painting in purple block - level 4	HOLR	4	This course shows you different ways of making paintings and helps you become more confident with	4ART
You're probably going to lose...	MATP	5	"The house always wins" Or does it?	5MATb
"The bestist bit of maths ever"...	MATP	5	...or "how to do maths with letters"	5MATb
Apply probability methods in solving problems / Algebra	JOHS	7	We will start the term by finishing Probability Methods started in term 1.	7MAT
The Science of Big Things	MATW	4	In this course, we will be learning about large objects and systems including: Organ systems, Pla	4SCI

Orange
	LA	Levels		Code
4.2 Day trips	MATW	4, 5	Explore the nicest nooks of our area with 5 different day trips to special locations.	45MATW
Junior Production 2021 Rehearsals	ALIE	4, 5	This is the rehearsal block for all of the Junior Productions to come together.	45DRA
Earth Science field trips	MATP	3, 4, 5	All day every Friday, we will visit a different NZ landscape.	TRIP
Coterie	LAUB	3, 4, 5	The Coterie magazine will run in Orange block for 4.2.	5COT
Skateboarding	ROBM	4, 5	Bring your helmet, your skateboard, and your determination!	SKATE
4.2 Swimming	LIBB	4, 5	Feel like having some watery fun and fitness for the last part of the term?	SWIM
Super Sustainable Solar Circuitry!	KATA, MICV	4, 5	Join Kate and Michelle to work towards a sustainable energy future.	SOLAR
Baking Sustainably	SARM	4, 5	During this course students will research, plan and bake in a sustainable way.	45BAKE
Road Cycling	GREO	4, 5	Each lesson we'll sample a new Christchurch bike path, improving our fitness and knowledge of our	BIKE

Other
	LA	Levels		Code
Wedding Plan	MEGW	4, 5	Plan and role play a celebrity wedding.	45ENG
Aotearoa, What does it mean?	MART	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	“Ko te manu e kai ana te miro, nona te ngahere.	234MAO
Te Waipapa o te Ao Tawhiti 2021	MART	6, 7, 8	Ka hoki mai te rōpū kapa haka Te Waipapa o te Ao Tawhiti pea.	678KAPA
Junior Production TECH, DESIGN and CREW	ALIE	4, 5	This is the block to support all three of the Junior Productions: Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon w	45DRA
Wet media to the universe and beyond.	HOLR	4, 5	Artist models for pre course research:"Hilma af Klint' and Riki Manuel	SCULPT
Botanical representation and big words	HOLR	4, 5	Artists for pre course research: 'Jim Hodges'.You will photograph, draw, use water colours, relie	5PAINT
Make a rock	HOLR	4, 5	Artist for pre course research: Claus Oldenberg, Andy Goldsworthy, Pablo Picasso	ROCK

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