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

For level 7 and 8 courses that run in yellow - some of these will run through red and run on two/three days. Read the descriptor for details.
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Timetable 2020

Room Layout

Red
	LA	Levels		Code
Do You Speak Algebra?	NIKS	4	Did you know that algebra is a language that helps solve real-world problems through maths?	4MATe
"The bestist bit of maths ever"...	MATP	5	...or "how to do maths with letters"	5MATa
3.1 Level 3 Mathematics	LIBB	3	This class is a continuation of classes for students working within Level 3.	4MATa
Do you speak Algebra?	JOHS	4	Did you know that you can use algebra to solve real-world problems through maths?	4MATc
Quirky Quadratics	ZACW	5	We will look quizzically at quirky (yet simple) quadratic equations (and we will also study linea	5MATd
Maths with Derek	DERT	6	For the whole of term 3 we will be studying towards the external algebra paper.	6MATa
Introduction to Algebra	DUNW	4	In this course you will be introduced to a number of essential algebraic concepts.	4MATb
Introduction to Algebra	STEH	4	In this course you will be introduced to a number of essential algebraic concepts.	4MATd
ALGEBRA	LOUW	6	Algebra covers the following topics -	6MATb
Amazing Algebra	GREO	5	We'll learn to form and solve linear and simple quadratic equations and we'll relate tables, grap	5MATe
Measurement and Statistics Part 1	MATW	6	This course is designed towards achieving Numeracy at Level 1, going at a slow pace by completing	6NUM
Yay it's finally algebra!	MICV	5	We will be revising how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions and integers.	5MATb

Yellow
	LA	Levels		Code
The language of film	MEGT	6	"Film is one of the three universal languages, the other two: mathematics and music." - Frank Cap	6LITa
Much Ado About Comedy	BRAF	5	We are exploring comic conventions through studying an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado Abou	5LITa
Drop the base: quantitative titrations	ZACW	7	We will start Term 3 by learning how to perform titrations, an important technique to quantify su	7CHE
Leadership and coaching	SARO	7, 8	Have you ever had a coach/teacher/leader that got the best out of you?	78PE
SENIOR NUMERACY	LOUW	6	This course is for Year 12 and Year 13 students who need Numeracy credits to gain Level 1.	78NUM
3.1 Level 3 Literacy	LIBB	3	This course is a continuation of the work begun in Term 1 and 2, where students learn about the l	3LIT
Stop Go Animation!	STEH	4	As we move into looking into Viewing and Presenting in literacy, I am excited to offer a class fo	4LITb
3.1 7/8 Art	HOLR	7, 8	Term three - this course is for the whole year and started in term one.	78ART
Visual Texts and Language Features	RICP	5	This course is targeted towards students who are operating at the higher end of the Level Five cu	5LITc
Spaghetti & 6 Shooters	ROBM	6	Do you know what a Spaghetti Western is? No? Great!	6LITb
Visual Language to Static Image	MART	4, 5	We are going to look at Visual Language.	5LITb
Isaac Asimov	GEOM	6	This course is for students who want to work towards improving their literacy and/or English skil	6LITc
The Art of Persuasion: Vote for Us	KATA	5	What are the elements of a good advertisement? What are you trying to "sell"?	5LITd
Ao Tawhiti Reality TV	LAUB	4	Join Laura and Stephanie as they explore reality tv.	4LITd
Calculus	DERT	8	We will aim to finish Integration and have a test in the first few weeks of term.	8MAC
4LITc - Becoming a Film Critic	BetM	4	We all love films, but how can we make them even more interesting?	4LITc
What would your business look like?	KelB	4	Let’s take a tour around the city and see what catches our attention.	4LITa

Green
	LA	Levels		Code
Philosophy and Democracy	BRES	6	The first week will be dedicated to completing essays started in 2.1.	6PHL
Cinema Studies: A Film Per Week	ROBM	8	Support offered for students working on SDL English.	8ENG
We'll Change it Up	KATA	6	Poverty. Hunger. Homelessness. Racism. Homophobia. Climate Change.	56HOL
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
3.1 Ceramics	HOLR	4, 5	This course is a continuation for students entered in 2.2 ceramics.	45ART
Football and biomechanics	CRPE	5	In this course we will be exploring the biomechanics of football.	5PE
Music Mastery 3	MATD	4, 5	In this course we will be looking at a wide range of skills to enhance your musical experience; i	45MUS
Cafe Economics	GEOM	6	This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le	5HOL
Senior Production Part 1	ALIE	6, 7, 8	Term 3 means it is time for the Senior Production.	678DRA
Anatomy, Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology Part 1	KelB	6	This course will run for the whole of term 3 and the beginning or term 4.	6PE
The Science of New Zealand	MATW	4	This Level 4 Science class will contain three separate parts:	4SCI
Atmosphere - AT it again...	LAUB	6, 7, 8	NCEA assessment focus: Connections across texts, Level 1 4 credits, Level 2 4 credits.	7ENG
SKY - the atmosphere	MATP	6, 7, 8	How are energy and matter transferred into, around and out of our planet's atmosphere?	67SCI
Film Making for 48 Hour Film Festival 2020	MART	6, 7, 8	Film-makers remember the 48 Hour Film Festival this year - Friday 7pm to Sunday 7pm maybe in Octo	7MED
“All the Belts!” - Conor McGregor - Martial Arts and Self Defence	DEAC	4, 5	In a safe and controlled environment lets develop skills in martial arts for confidence and self	45PE
Probability Distributions.	DERT	8	First we will do the assessment for time series then we will start Probability distributions whic	8MAS
Devising Up a Storm!	SARH	4	Have you ever wanted to bring your slow motion dream sequence to life?	4DRA

Blue
	LA	Levels		Code
EMP3 - Content Phase	RICP	6, 7, 8	Why on earth are you looking at a course called EMP?	678EMP
The Christmas Carol PERFORMS	ALIE	5	This is part 2B of Chookas where we are working on the 5DRA class play started in 2.2 The Christm	45DRA
Musical Waveyness	GREO	8	In this block will study towards the waves external exam: Doppler effect, standing waves, beats,	8PHY
NCEA 78 English	GEOM	6, 7, 8	This course is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers and le	78ENG
Me Timata Ano	MART	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	We have begun the basics in Te Reo Maori and now let's extend our vocabulary!!!	5HOLa
3.1 Foundation drawing and painting	HOLR	4, 5	So far we have used drawing as a way of developing ideas for painting in 2.2.	4ART
NCEA MUSIC - Term 3	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	678MUS
Paranormal Pictures	ROBM	7	Let's read some creepy stories, watch some horror films!	7ENG
Design Junkies	JARG	4, 5	Develop a unique design outcome from reclaimed materials.	45TEC
The Science of Movies	MATW	5	This Level 5 Science class will contain three separate parts:	5SCI
Food and Digestion	MATP	4	Why do we need to eat? WHAT do we need to eat?	4SCI
3.1 Elections 2020!	LIBB	5	On the 19th of September all eligible voters in Aotearoa are invited to vote in our General Elect	5HOL
The best place in town	CRPE	6	In this course, we will explore micro climates around the city by conducting Geographic Research.	6HOL
History Boffins	SARH	6, 7, 8	Multilevel History Class- where students choose their own topic of interest and are guided throug	678HIS
Throw the Ball - European Handball	DEAC	4	Handball is a massive international sport and part of the Olympic Games.	4PE
Carry out a biological investigation in a practical context (with direction).	MICV	6	In this course we will be working toward AS90925.	6SCI

Purple
	LA	Levels		Code
Aqueous equilibria - a chemical balancing act	ZACW	8	In term 3 we'll significantly expanding upon our knowledge of chemical equilibria from Level 2.	8CHE
Invasion games... Lacrosse	SARO	4	Lacrosse is a fun game played with a stick and ball.	4PE
3.1 Visual Arts Level 1	HOLR	5, 6	This is an NCEA course and the pre requisite is to have completed term one.	6ART
Comic Creator	BRAF	4, 5, 6	Comic creator is about telling stories through sequential art.	456HOLS
Investigate implications of heat for everyday life.	MICV	6	AS90943	6SCI
ALGEBRA contd	LOUW	7	We will continue with the Algebra topic that we started in 2.2.	7MAT
Whakarongo ki ngā Ururoa	MART	6, 7, 8	'Listen to the Sharks'	678MAO
Creative Academy For Theatrically Inclined Or Writerly Types	ALIE	4, 5, 6, 7, 8	The Creative Academy exists to support two different purposes.	45678DRA
Philosophy - Ethics OR Philosophy of Language	BRES	7, 8	Please note: The first week or two will be spent completing assignments from last term.	78PHL
3.1 Level 4 Science - Electronics	LIBB	4	Ever wanted to make a circuit and understand what voltage is? Me too!	4SCI
The Science of Movies	MATW	5	This Level 5 Science class will contain three separate parts:	5SCI
Digital Technology	DERT	6, 7, 8	This course is for students with a passion or interest in all things Digital Technology (programm	678ICT
How to Write a Song	MATD	3, 4, 5	Learn how to write and record a song in 5 easy steps!	45MUS
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.	45ICT
Let's do Something for a Sustainable Future (3.1 )	KATA	7, 8	This course continues from Term 2 as you complete your personal actions for a sustainable future.	78EFS

Orange
	LA	Levels		Code
The Sound of Social Justice in Aotearoa	BRAF	4, 5	On this course we will explore how reggae music became a soundtrack to Maori, and Polynesian soci	456HOL
Who's in charge here?	MICV	4	In this block we will looking into how the country operates.	4HOL
One Flew Over The Mice and Men	ROBM	8	Through a couple anchor texts, we will examine power dynamics, class structures, and representati	8ENG
Business Studies and Enterprise	GEOM	6, 7, 8	Business Studies is mainly project based and aims to develop students into independent thinkers a	78BUS
Philosophy: Thought Adventures	BRES	4	Are you ready philosophical adventurer? Your quest awaits!	4PHL
Our Aotearoa	SARM	4, 5, 6, 7, 8	This term we will be finishing off things that were put on hold from term 2, due to COVID-19.	45678DAN
Jazz Band Term 3	MATD	5	This course will continue our holistic exploration of the world of Jazz music; playing, studying	5HOL
Senior Biology - Animal Behaviour & Biological Validity	MATW	7, 8	This class will combine Level 7 & 8 Biology.	78BIO
ALGEBRA contd	LOUW	7	We will continue with the Algebra topic that we started in 2.2.	7MAT
Modern Physics	GREO	5	Each week/lesson we'll look at a different aspect of what physicists have learnt through the 20th	5SCI
Geographic Research and Skills	CRPE	7, 8	In this course, we are conducting geographic research in the city.	78GEO
Theatre Design Fo' Real	ALIE	5, 6, 7, 8	During 3.1 and 3.2 this class will serve as the platform for you to roll your sleeves up and work	56DRA
Practical chemistry investigation	ZACW	6	We will carry out various practical chemistry experiments wherein we'll collect, process, and gra	6SCI
Invasion games - ultimate frisbee and netball	SARO	5	Through playing these games we will discuss and implement strategies.	5PE

Other
	LA	Levels		Code
Garage Projects	JARG	6, 7, 8	LA's - this course is code 678TEC in line 3 in kamar	678TEC

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