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School Curriculum

Features of our Curriculum:

 

• Our Integrated Studies approach to teaching English, Social Studies and Information Technology in Years 9 and 10 has received national and international recognition in education literature.
• Our music programme is nationally acclaimed with over 400 students taking individual music tuition.
• The Sports Academy provides special programmes for elite sports people and the Performing Arts Academy provides special programmes for elite artists.
• Our Rumaki allows students who are fluent in Te Reo to receive total immersion education in a mainstream setting.
• Our Students in Year 13 are currently studying at Scholarship level in a variety of subjects.

Compulsory classes and options choices

Year 9	Compulsory: Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, and Physical Education Choose: four options/electives to study for a term each.
Year 10	Compulsory: Integrated Studies, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Health Choose: two options/electives.
Year 11	Compulsory: English, Mathematics, Science. Choose: three options/electives.
Year 12	Compulsory: English. Choose: usually Mathematics and four options/electives .
Year 13	Compulsory: nothing (unless L2 literacy isn't achieved). Choose: five options/electives and free period.

 

Subjects We Offer

English, Mathematics, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Business Studies, Japanese, Spanish,

Integrated Studies Music, Media Production, Drama, Dance, Employment Skills, Automotive, Retail Skills, Early Childhood, History, Classical Studies

Food and Nutrition, Physical Education, Recreation Studies Health, Societal Issues Life Skills Graphics & Design, Technology, Economics, Computer Science Computer Essentials,

Gateway, Art Photography, Design, Art History, Tourism, Māori, Kapa Haka Text Information Management, Geography,

Students are encouraged to study a broad curriculum which offers many pathways to excellence.