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ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
The curriculum offered at Taita College covers a wide variety of subjects accross the curriculum.
All subjects lead into further advanced teritiary or university studies.
2023 Subjects
Junior Art
Year 9: Visual messages surround us. Being able to make sense of this information has become a more important skill than ever before. It is the aim of junior Art to give students the ability to interpret and think about what they see. Being able to think and communicate visually opens up a vast range of career opportunities from advertising to digital gaming and beyond. This subject can be the first step on the path to understanding visual language.g.
Year 10: This course is designed for students who wish to take art as an option subject because they enjoy it, or for those who intend to study art for NCEA Level 1 the following year. It involves the study of art in societies and cultures, including Maori and Pacific Island art. Students use knowledge gained and apply it to their own art works. A variety of materials, techniques and procedures are used, including observational drawing, painting, printmaking and design.
Art 101
Pre-Requisite: N/A
Course Content
Students will learn about the contexts surrounding artwork and how it applies to their own experience. They will explore the different processes required to produce visual artwork in drawing, painting, printmaking and photography. They will then apply this knowledge to their own art making to improve their visual communication skills.
The artwork that they produce is first assessed internally and then contributes towards a two panel portfolio submission which is externally assessed.
Assessment: Achievement Standards - Internal (14 credits) / External (12 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Service and Creative industries
Art 201 (painting)
Pre-Requisite: N/A (although Level One Art is an advantage)t
Course Content: Students will learn about the contexts surrounding artwork and how it applies to their own experience. They will research established artists models and then apply this knowledge to their own paintings.
The artwork that they produce is first assessed internally and then contributes towards a two-panel portfolio submission, which is externally assessed.
Assessment: Achievement Standards - Internal (12 credits) / External (12 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Service and Creative industries
Art 301 (PAINTING) (University Approved Domain
Pre-Requisite: N/A, although it is expected that students will have previous experience in Art.
Course Content: Students will learn about the contexts surrounding artwork and how it applies to their own experience. They will research established artists models and then apply this knowledge to their own paintings.
The artwork that they produce is first assessed internally and then contributes towards a three-panel portfolio submission, which is externally assessed.
Assessment: Internal (12 credits) / External (14 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Creative industries - Media
Automotive 201/301
Pre-Requisite: At level 2 - open entry. At level 3 at least 16 credits in MITO units at level 2.
This course is based on the Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO) Ignition programme at level 2 and Accelerate programme at level 3 which are part of their Automotive training programme for schools. StartUp® offers the chance to earn micro-credentials in the automotive industry approved by NZQA, credits towards NCEA Levels 2 and 3 and a great introduction to the working environment. With online theory units and practical learning in a workshop, StartUp® is just like a mini-apprenticeship. This course operates by splitting the group and rotating each sub group between online theory units and practical workshop learning so it is very important that you are able to manage your own learning and time to achieve in the online portion of the course with minimal supervision. Due to space constraints the combined maximum number for this group is 15. Preference will be given to those students who have a genuine interest in a career in the motor industry. (Light vehicle Mechanic, Truck Mechanic, Diesel Fitter, Collision Repair Specialist etc.)
Assessment: Level 2 - 20 credits at L2/3, 16 online and 4 practical / safety. Level 3 - 21 credits at L3&4 17 on line and 4 practical. Vocational Pathway(s): light vehicle, collision repair, refinishing, heavy vehicle, agricultural equipment, outdoor power equipment, plant and machinery, motorcycle, automotive electrical, diesel fuel, wheel alignment, tyre bay fitter.
Junior Design & Visual Communication
Year 9 and 10: This is an option which supports workshop or technology based choices in the future. Whether in metal, wood or fashion everything you will make will have some sort of design element in it. This course supports the teaching of drawing sketching and design skills. Some future pathways are engineering or architecture as this is how architects, engineers, landscapers and product designers communicate.
Design & Visual Communication 101
Pre-Requisite: Y10 Design & Visual Communication
Students develop skills gained in Year 10 and tackle further design problems based in the areas of graphics, technology, media and environment. Skills in freehand, formal drawing techniques are included. Regular homework is necessary to achieve the required quantity and quality of work.
Assessment: Internal (15 credits) / External (9 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Architecture; Construction and Infrastructure; Engineering; Manufacturing and Technology; Creative Industries
Design & Visual Communication 201
Pre-Requisite: 15 credits in NCEA Level 1 Design & Visual Communication
One-year modular course dealing with Design Principles, Problem Solving, Modelling and Computer Graphics. The main elements are Architecture, Applied Engineering, Environmental Design, Computer Aided Draughting and Furniture Design.
Assessment: Internal (12 credits) / External (9 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Architecture; Construction and Infrastructure; Engineering; Manufacturing and Technology; Creative Industries
Design & Visual Communication 301 (University Approved Domain)
Pre-Requisite: 15 credits in NCEA Level 2 DVC
This course is made up of achievement standards that applies design principles, problem solving, modelling and graphics to the areas of environmental design, technological design and media design.
Assessment: Internal (14 credits) / External (10 credits)
Digital Citzenship
Year 9: This course gives students a greater understanding of their digital presence so they can be connected, safe and responsible digital citizens. We aim to cover privacy and security, Digital footprint and reputation, self-image and identity, creative content and copyright, relationships and communication as well as cyberbullying and internet safety. This can empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our digital world. These skills are essential for students in order to harness the full potential of technology for learning..
Year 10: Computers are the key to the information technology of tomorrow. Students will have the opportunity to experience all aspects of this through the creation of information to the retrieval of the same through the super highway. Using computer tools, they will learn such applications as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, communications and desktop/web publishing. Students will also learn about the effects of ICT on society and how ICT has changed through history.
Junior Drama
Year 9 and 10: In drama, students will learn how to express themselves and explore the world around them through role play and creative team work. Using collaborative games and activities focused on developing acting skills and creativity, students will build self confidence and learn to communicate effectively both on the stage and with each other. Through studying drama, students will start to build the essential skills of empathy and making connections required for all future pathways.
Drama 101
Pre-Requisite: Open Entry, although Year 9 or Year 10 Performing Arts an advantage, or at the discretion of the TIC
Course Content: This course is designed to introduce students to the world of drama and theatre performance. It requires in, and out of class time work and develops students’ skills in acting, devising, communication, self-management and teamwork. All students who take this course will be expected to perform to a live audience in a production at some stage throughout the year. This course will also give students the chance to learn about different theatre forms and explore aspects of theatre history.
Assessment: Internal (18 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Service and Creative Industries
Drama 201
Pre-Requisite: N/A (Students will be assessed at their ability level)
Course Content: This course builds on skills gained in Drama 101. It requires in, and out of class time work and further develops students’ skills in acting, devising, communication, self-management and teamwork. All senior students who take this course will be expected to perform or do a practical role in a major performance. This course also gives students the chance to learn about different theatre forms and explore the work of a range of theatre practitioners.
Assessment: Internal (18 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Service and Creative Industries
Drama 301 (University Approved Domain)
Pre-Requisite: N/A, although it is expected that students have some previous experience with Drama.
Course Content: This course features the challenge of group performance, a major production and devised student works, all of which are showcased on stage in front of a public audience. Only dedicated students need apply. We will be exploring specific theatre forms and considering the influence a range of theatre practitioners have on dramatic performance. Scholarship drama will be offered to those students who are academically capable of performing at this level.
Assessment: Internal (18 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Service and Creative Industries
Early Childhood 231
Pre-Requisite: NCEA Level 1 with at least 12 credits in English
Students will study towards the National Certificate in Early Childhood Level 2/3. Units of work are prepared and assessed by PORSE (early childhood education trainers). Students enrolling in this course will also be part of the Gateway programme as the units of work are based on practical experience. Students are required to attend an early childhood centre one day per week. This certificate course is a two-year course and students are able to obtain both Level 2 and 3 credits. Note: This course will be offered at the same time as Retailing. Students must choose either Retailing or Early Childhood.
Vocational Pathway(s): Social and Community Services
Early Childhood 301
Pre-Requisite: NCEA Level 1 with at least 12 credits in English
Students will study towards the National Certificate in Early Childhood Level 3. Units of work are prepared and assessed by PORSE (early childhood education trainers). Students enrolling in this course will also be part of the Gateway programme as the units of work are based on practical experience. It is requirement of the course that students attend a placement in an early childhood centre one day per week. Numbers will be limited. Students are able to obtain both Level 2 and 3 credits in this course. Note: This course will be offered at the same time as Retailing. Students must choose either Retailing or Early Childhood.
Assessment: Vocational Pathway(s): Social and Community Services
Junior English
Year 9: More information Coming soon.
Year 10: More information Coming soon.
Pre-Requisite: English is compulsory at Year 11. Students will be placed into these English classes at the discretion of the HOD, based on reading and writing results in Year 10.
Course Content: 101 is a mixed programme with a combination of Achievement Standards and Unit Standards. In these classes, students will study a mixture of literature, film and vocational unit standards, which will provide opportunities for students to gain skills in close reading, writing, and constructing formal personal correspondence. Students will learn about the themes such as ‘the strength of the human spirit’, 'the power of role models', 'power and control' and ‘overcoming hard times’. Through the contexts of award winning novels and films, standards, such as film analysis, connections, and speeches will also be completed. This course has been designed to lead to Level 2 and 3 university pathways courses.
Assessment: Internal (TO be confirmed) / External (TO be confirmed) Note: Number of standards offered in this course will be finalised at the beginning of 2022 Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Primary, Service and Creative Industries
Pre-Requisite: English is compulsory at Year 11. Students will be placed into these English classes at the discretion of the HOD, based on reading and writing results in Year 10.
Course Content: 102 is an accelerated programme. In this class, students will learn about the themes such as ‘the strength of the human spirit’, 'the power of role models', 'power and control' and ‘overcoming hard times’. They will examine them through award winning literature and film. Spanning different cultures, centuries and personalities, these courses will help inspire students to be the best they can be, despite difficulties and challenges. The texts used in this course may include films like ‘Freedom Writers’, ‘The Hate U Give’ , ‘Dark Horse’ and novels such as ‘A Child Called It’, ‘Romeo and Juliet’, ‘Naughts and Crosses; and ‘Night’ by Elie Wiesel. Number of standards offered in this course will be finalised at the beginning of 2021
Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Primary, Service and Creative Industries
Pre-Requisite: Based on the recommendation of the HOD
Course Content: English for Life is a fully internally assessed course, for students who need to consolidate their reading and writing skills. The focus is on using English in the workplace and credits are offered for skills in writing formal personal correspondence, workplace requirements and filling in forms. Over the course of the year, students complete portfolios of speaking, reading and writing assessments and the successful completion of these portfolios gives the students 10 credits and Level 1 literacy. Number of standards offered in this course will be finalised at the beginning of 2021
Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Primary, Service and Creative Industries
Compulsory for Year 12 students
Pre-Requisite: 13 credits in NCEA Level 1 English, including either AS 90052 (Creative Writing), or AS 90053 (Formal Writing) and one external pass, or 12 credits by external examination.
Course Content: This literature based course continues to develop the skills obtained at Level 1. There is a strong emphasis placed on reading and writing skills, speaking, critical thinking, language analysis, and literature study. This course is compulsory for those intending to study English 301: University Pathway, at Year 13. Those students in Year 12 who have not gained entry into this course will have the option of English 211- with film or English 211 - For Life.
Assessment: Internal (13 credits) / External (12 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Primary, Service and Creative Industries; Social and Community Services
(Internal English)
Pre-Requisite: No prerequisites - however, students in this class will usually have completed English 103- For Life.
Course Content: This course is for those students who have gained less than 8 credits in Level 1 English, or those who have completed English 103- For Life. The standards attempted will be different from those in 201, with the focus being Unit Standards and some achievement standards where appropriate. The focus in this course is reading and writing skills for life after college, with assessments centred around writing CVs, completing forms, writing reports and reading critically to identify different perspectives. It leads to English 321 in Year 13 and is not a university pathway course.
Assessment: Internal Unit Standards - no examinations. Note: Number of standards offered in this course will be finalised at the beginning of 2022. Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary, Service and Creative Industries; Social and Community Services
Pre-Requisite: At least 8 English credits at Level 1, preferably with a pass in AS90856: Close Viewing of Film
Course Content: This exciting, new film based course is designed for those students who have gained some credits in Level 1 English but not enough to gain entry English 201 - University Pathways. The standards attempted will be different from those in 201, with a combination of Unit Standards and achievement standards, depending on the different skills of the students who choose this course. Critically acclaimed films will form the context for all assessments in this course, focusing on prejudice, privilege and integrity as main thematic ties. Students will not complete the writing portfolio or external examinations in this course, and will usually lead on to English 321: For Life.
Assessment: Internal Achievement Standards and Unit Standards. Note: Number of standards offered in this course will be finalised at the beginning of 2022. Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary, Service and Creative Industries; Social and Community Services
Pre-Requisite: 13 credits in NCEA Level 2 English. Students need to have achieved at least one standard in the NCEA external examination. Candidates need to be proficient in the writing standards from Level 2.
Course Content: This course continues to build on the English 201: University Pathway course. It includes the production of a writing portfolio, film studies, oral presentations and the study of how several texts connect on different levels. This course will focus on critically acclaimed literature and films to form the basis for assessment. It utilises the skills of critical analysis, developed thought and drawing links to the world in which we live. It is the course that leads to university study, and therefore includes examinations as a compulsory part of the assessment.
Assessment: Internal (13-16 credits) / External (12 credits) Note: Number of standards offered in this course will be finalised at the beginning of 2022. Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Primary, Service and Creative Industries; Social and Community Services
(Internal English for life)
Pre-Requisite: Based on the recommendation of the HOD, but some proficiency in writing is required. Successful completion of English 211.
Course Content: This course is for those students who have gained some credits at Level 2 but not enough to gain entry to 301 English. The standards attempted will be different from those in 301, with the focus being Unit Standards and English for Academic purposes. Students in this course also complete assessments designed to assist in writing in life after school such as planning career pathways, and writing in plain English. English 321 is not a university pathway course (students will not achieve a university domain), but students have the potential to gain University Entrance literacy through this course.
Assessment: Internal - students will run on individual programmes, with a possibility of up to 20 Level 3 Unit Standard credits. Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary, Service and Creative Industries; Social and Community Services
Junior Food, Nutrition & Technology
Year 9: This module covers an aspect of the technology curriculum and the food and nutrition component of the health/PE curriculum. Students develop Nutritional knowledge in a range of topics using inquiry based learning. They are encouraged to extend ideas and skills and be creative. Students will be assessed to determine their growth in knowledge and skills and personal development throughout the course. Each unit consists of theory and practical work
Year 10: This is a full year course that includes aspects from both the Technology and Food and Nutrition components of the Health and Physical Education curriculum. Students develop knowledge and practical skills in a range of topics, with a textile/craft design unit towards the end of the course. Students are encouraged to be creative. Students will be assessed to determine their growth in knowledge and skills and personal development throughout the course.
Pre-Requisite: An acceptable standard in Year 10 Nutrition & Food Technology, or at discretion of the HOD
This course will cover a range of topics on Nutrition for Adolescents, National Nutritional Guidelines, Nutrition and Technology, food hygiene and safety, culture and foods, exploring technological developments, applying the decision making process for food choices, and impact on wellbeing/hauora. Each unit involves a number of theory assessments.
Assessment: Internal (15 credits) / External (4 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Food Technology; Service Industries; Social and Community Services
Pre-Requisite: Open Entry
This course is made up of Level 1 Standards. Students will study food hygiene and food safety, preparation and presentation of food from a wide range of standards.
Assessment: Each unit consists of a number of written and practical assessments. Students need to achieve both parts of the assessment to gain credits for the unit. Up to 20 credits offered Vocational Pathway(s): Service Industries
Pre-Requisite: 15 credits NCEA Level 1
This course will cover a range of topics such as nutritional issues, historical aspects of New Zealand food, sustainable food related practices and technological developments and health promoting strategies to address nutritional issues.
Assessment: Internal (15 credits) / External (5 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Food Technologies; Service Industries; Social and Community Services
Pre-Requisite: 10 credits from Hospitality 101, or at discretion of the HOD
This course is made up of a number of Level 2 standards on food and presentation. Each unit consists of a number of written assessments and practical assessments. Students need to achieve both parts of the assessment to gain credits for the unit towards NCEA Level 2.
Assessment: Up to 21 credits offered Vocational Pathway(s): Service Industries
(University Approved Domain)
Pre-Requisite: 16 credits from NCEA Level 2 with 5 credits from Achievement Standard 91299
This course will cover a range of topics such as food and lifestyles, influence of multinational food corporations, food related ethical dilemma for New Zealand society and nutritional health issues in New Zealand.
Assessment: Internal (15 credits) / External (4 credits)
Pre-Requisite: 15 credits from Hospitality 201, or at discretion of the HOD
This course is made up of a number of Level 3 standards on food and presentation. Each unit consists of a number of written assessments and practical assessments. Students need to achieve both parts of the assessment to gain credits for the unit towards NCEA Level 3.
Assessment: Up to 17 credits offered
Gateway
Pre-Requisite: Letter of application and interview; excellent attendance
Gateway is a special work-based learning programme which enables senior students to participate in structured workplace learning. Your school-based studies will link in with your gateway studies and you will be trained and assessed in the workplace.
Students will be at a workplace for one day per week, and this participation will provide students with the opportunity to gain qualifications in school, and in the workplace.
Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary, Service and Creative Industries; Social and Community Services
Junior Mathematics
Year 9: The mathematics course which you will be doing this year will involve many topics that you will already be familiar with and some new material also. There will be assessments for each set of core skills during the term and an end of term project. This project will be integrated with some of the other core subjects to use skills and knowledge gained across the school.
Year 10: The mathematics course which you will be doing this year will involve many topics that you will already be familiar with and some new material also. There will be assessments for each strand and an end of year examination which will determine which Year 11 course will be the most appropriate for your child in their first year of NCEA in 2019. Along with this, students will have the opportunity to gain up to 10 credits towards NCEA mathematics at the end of certain units.
Pre-Requisite: Mathematics is compulsory in year 11. Students should be looking to be achieving at level 5 of the curriculum by the start of the year
Course Content: This achievement standards course enables students to develop an all-round knowledge of mathematics, but with a slight emphasis on skills needed to progress through to the Statistics & Modelling course in Year 13. The majority of the topics are internally assessed with only one of the statistics topics being assessed externally at the end of the year. Topics covered include number, algebra, measurement, geometry, statistics and probability. This course is a pre-requisite for the MAT201 course in Year 12, but entry to the MAT202 course may be possible for highly successful students
Assessment: Internal (up to 21 credits) / External (4/8 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technologt; Primary, Service and Creative Industries
Pre-Requisite: As recommended by HoD
Course Content: This achievement standards course enables students to spend more time to develop a better understanding of fundamental everyday mathematical concepts. All assessments are internally assessed during the year. Topics covered include number, measurement and statistics and possibly trigonometry. The goal of this course is for all students to gain the numeracy requirement of NCEA via mathematics. Students who are very successful in this course will be eligible to do MAT201 in the following year.
Assessment: Internal (15 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary and Creative Industries
Mathematics for Statistics 201
Pre-Requisite: 14 credits from NCEA Level 1 Mathematics Achievement Standards.
Course Content: This is a full Level 2 mathematics course that prepares students with the skills required to successfully attempt the Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics & Modelling course in the following year. Topics covered are trigonometry, algebra, co-ordinate geometry, networks, probability and stimulation. Only one of the achievement standards is assessed externally at the end of the year (probability). Students in this course will not be able to do Level 3 Calculus in the following year.
Assessment: (13 credits) / External (4 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary and Creative Industries
Pre-Requisite:
Course Content: This course is divided into five standards which are all internally assessed. The areas of study are Critical path analysis, Linear Programming, Solving systems of equations, Bivariate data investigations, Time series investigations. The investigations topics require students to be self-regulated in their approach to learning, to help prepare for tertiary study.
There may be some room to work towards at least one Level 3 external achievement standard as required, for more able students towards the end of the year. This could be in either Calculus, or Statistics, but subject to HoD approval.
Assessment: Internal (16 credits) and potentially between 4 and 10 external credits.
Meaningful Pathways 201
Course Content: This is an alternative learning pathway tailored towards the Trades. Students who are successful in their application for this class attend Trades Academy in Petone, Wellington or Porirua two days per week.
Courses available include: Construction, Automotive and Engineering, Hair and Beauty, Animal Care, Hospitality, Cooking and Creative Technology.
There is also potentially a farming course available through Primary Industries.
Students are also required to attend a work placement one day per week. Therefore the students will only be at school two days a week.This is a Level 2 Trades pathway and it is expected that students will continue on to apprenticeships or Polytech courses at the end of the year (but not university as UE is not offered).
Meaningful Pathways 301
Course Content: This is an alternative learning pathway tailored towards the Trades. Students who are successful in their application for this class attend Trades Academy in Petone, Wellington or Porirua two days per week.
Courses available include: Construction Trades, Automotive and Engineering, Hair and Beauty, Animal Care, Hospitality, Cooking and Creative Technology, Barbering and Youth Work.
There is also potentially a farming course available through Primary Industries.
Students are also required to attend a work placement one day per week. Therefore the students will only be at school two days a week.
This is a Level 3 Trades pathway and it is expected that students will continue on to apprenticeships or Polytech courses at the end of the year (but not university as UE is not offered).
Junior Music
Year 9: Music is made up of three skills: Performing, Composing and Listening – to be a great musician you need to work on all three skills. In Music we will study different styles of music to develop skills in these 3 areas simultaneously. Students will select a solo instrument and are able to access lessons through the itinerant music scheme here at school. As well as music skills, students taking this course will gain confidence and self-discipline as they strive to develop in this subject.
Year 10: An intense course that focuses closely on performance, composition, the study of musical works and theory in preparation for Level 1 NCEA in 2008. Students must take tuition in an instrument of their choice and private practice out of class time is essential. Entry to this course is at the teacher’s discretion.
Music 101
Pre-Requisite: Year 10 Music or at discretion of TIC Music through a practical audition and interview. It is recommended that students have shown development in learning an instrument through itinerant or private lessons in previous years. All senior music students must be involved in an extra-curricular music group. This is to ensure that they meet the NCEA assessment criteria for group performance (Note: Voice is an instrument).
Course Content: This course aims to develop and further encourage literacy and creativity in music through an interweaving of four strands - Learning the language of music, Developing ideas in music, Communicating and interpreting in music, Understanding music in context. MUS 101 comprises the following compulsory standards - Solo Performance AS91090, Composition AS91092, Aural AS91093 and Group Performance AS91091, Score Reading AS91094 and Music Works AS91093 are optional. It is expected that all students will practise their chosen instrument outside of class time as their regular homework and are encouraged to rehearse consistently for their chosen extra-curricular group. It is also recommended that students have been taking itinerant lessons for at least two years to be at the required standard for Level 1 performance.
Assessment: To pass this course requires a minimum of 14 Level 1 credits. Vocational Pathway(s): Service and Creative Industries
Music 201
Pre-Requisite: 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 Music or at the discretion of TIC Music through a practical audition and interview. It is highly recommended students have shown interest and development in learning an instrument through itinerant or private lessons in previous years. All senior music students must be involved in an extra-curricular music group. This is to ensure that they meet the NCEA assessment criteria for group performance (Note: Voice is an instrument).
Course Ontent: MUS 201 is comprised of the following standards. Solo Performance AS91270, Group Performance AS91272, Composition AS91271, US32302 Apply knowledge of MIDI sequencing, US32303 Apply knowledge of a music notation application, Music Works 91277, Investigation of NZ Music AS91278. Second Instrument Performance AS91274, Aural AS91275 & Conventions AS91276 are optional.
Students will choose their own programme of approximately 14-18 credits in consultation with their teacher. It is also recommended that students have been taking itinerant lessons for at least three years to be at the required standard for Level 2 performance.
Assessment: To pass this course requires a minimum of 14 Level 2 credits. Vocational Pathway(s): Srvice and Creative Industries
Music 301 (University Approved Domain)
Pre-Requisite: 14 credits at NCEA Level 2 Music or at the discretion of TIC Music through a practical audition and interview. Students must have shown interest and development in learning an instrument through itinerant or private lessons in previous years. All senior music students must be involved in an extra-curricular music group. This is to ensure that they meet the NCEA assessment criteria for group performance. (NOTE: Voice is an instrument)
MUS 301 is comprised of the following standards
- Solo Performance AS91416
- Second Instrument Performance AS91417,
- Group Performance AS91418
- Composition AS91419, Songwriting AS91849, Research AS91425, Sound Technology US28007, Aural AS91420.
Students will choose their own programme of approximately 14-18 credits in consultation with their teacher. It is also recommended that students have been taking itinerant lessons for at least four years to be at the required standard for Level 3 performance.
Assessment: To pass this course requires a minimum of 14 Level 3 credits.
Junior Physical Education
Year 9: More information Coming soon.
Year 10: More information Coming soon.
Pre-Requisite: This course is compulsory at Level 1
Course Content: The course covers content relating to anatomy, physiology and biomechanics; interpersonal skills; factors that influence own participation; self-management strategies; and performance in a physical activity. Students participate in a number of physical activities and through effective and crafted writing, relate this to their overall health and well-being (Hauora). High levels of personal and social responsibility as well as a commitment to physical fitness and theory are important in this course.
Taita College PE uniform is compulsory.
Assessment: Internal (15+ credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Creative and Service Industries; Social and Community Services
Pre-Requisite: Entry into this course is at the discretion of the HOD
Course Content: This is a predominantly unit standard based course designed to get students participating in various sporting and outdoor activities. This is balanced with theory work to understand how we perform as a team and as individuals. Students will participate in body in motion, outdoor activities (high & low ropes) and demonstrate quality performance in a physical activity. Credits in this course make a significant contribution to achievement towards NCEA Level 2 but an endorsement in PE cannot be obtained in this course.
Taita College PE uniform is compulsory.
Assessment: Internal Unit and Achievement Standards (15+ credits - PE and Outdoor Education) Vocational Pathway(s): Creative and Service Industries; Social and Community Services
Pre-Requisite: From PED101 - 12 Level 1 credits including Achievement Standards 1.3 and 1.2 (Biomechanics) or at the discretion of the HOD.
Course Content: TThe focus of this course is on developing a greater understanding of knowledge and application to the theory and principles of physical education. PED202 builds on the knowledge and application of prior learning from Level 1. A significant part of this course is students taking on leadership roles in the delivery of a coaching in primary schools programme and the planning & evaluating of a festival style tournament at the completion of the coaching. Content in the course includes (but is not limited to): leadership in physical activity; coaching; event management; anatomy, biomechanics and physiology; quality performance in a physical activity.
Taita College PE uniform is compulsory.
Assessment: Internal (15+ credits - PE) Vocational Pathway(s): Creative and Service Industries
Pre-Requisite: Entry into this course is at the discretion of the HOD
Course Content: This is a predominantly unit standards based course designed to get students participating in various sporting activities. This is balanced with theory work to understand how we perform as a team and as individuals. Students will participate in adventure-based learning activities, outdoor activities (rock climbing) and demonstrate quality performance in a physical activity. Students will have the opportunity to gain a Level 3 Certificate in Sports Studies through Manukau Institute of Technology. Credits in this course make a significant contribution to achievement towards NCEA Level 3 but an endorsement in PE cannot be obtained in this course. Course Requirements: Taita College PE uniform is compulsory
Assessment: Internal Unit and Achievement Standards (15+ credits - PE & Outdoor Education) Vocational Pathway(s): Creative and Service Industries
Pre-Requisite: PED201 – 10 Level 2 credits including Achievement Standard 2.2 (Biomechanics) or 2.6 (Leadership Strategies) or at the discretion of the HOD.
Course Content: Students wishing to take this course will have demonstrated a commitment to learning in this subject during their senior years and will be looking towards either tertiary study or a career in this field. PED302 builds on the knowledge and application of prior learning from Levels 1 & 2. High levels of self-management, motivation, personal responsibility and strong interpersonal skills are the very basic fundamentals of being successful in this course.
Taita College PE uniform is compulsory.
Assessment: 15+ Level 3 credits that can be used towards UE Vocational Pathway(s): Creative and Service Industries
Junior Product Design Technology
Year 9 and 10: This is a multi – material, inquiry based workshop course using wood, metal and plastics to research and investigate gears and pulley’s and how they are used in industry and design. Students will learn research, design and practical (making) skills based on the theme of gears and pulleys.
Product Design Technology 101
Pre-Requisite: This course is open to anyone interested in a career in any of the following areas: Design, Building or Engineering. Students who studied Product Design in Year 10 will have a head start.
The course is a mixture of Unit Standards and Achievement Standards, which means we can accommodate everyone's needs. Whether you want to be a designer, engineer or tradesman, this course will provide a good foundation to your studies. Typically you will get to use a wide range of tools, equipment and materials, including lathes, welders and power and hand tools. You will also learn the international language of designers, engineers and craftsmen through the media of sketching and making notes. To complete this course you must be willing to do some work away from the workshop in your own time.
Assessment: Internal (21 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Engineering; Primary Industries
Product Design Technology 201
Pre-Requisite: 12 credits from Level 1 Product Design Technolog
The course covers skills in communication, literacy, maths, quality standards, workshop procedures, freehand sketching, job specifications, health and safety, materials knowledge (including timber, metal, plastic, glass and rubber), hand tools, power tools operating fixed machinery, and designing and testing products. The course is made up of unit standards and achievement standards to accommodate everyone's needs.
Assessment: 20 credits at Level 2 Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Engineering; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary and Creative Industries
Product Design Technology 301 (University Approved Domain)
Pre-Requisite: 15 credits from Level 2 Product Design Technology
A range of units are available that will enable you to either study engineering generally or, if you have a particular path in mind, to specialise in a specific discipline. The course has been designed to accurately reflect the priorities in an industrial situation. The course consists of achievement standards, all of which are highly significant and important in todays world of work. These are: brief development, project planning and management, research and design and production of a prototype.
This is a very full course and participants must be prepared to complete work outside the classroom to meet deadlines.
Assessment: 20 credits at Level 3
Retailing 201
This qualification is a nationally recognised qualification within the retailing industry
Pre-Requisite: Competency in English and Maths, an interest in the retail industry, and part time work in retail is a bonus.
The course has been developed by WelTec. It is suitable for students who wish to develop an understanding of the world of retailing. The modules studied cover customer service, stock control, financial management, consumerism, communication skills, and a project which explores product knowledge. Students will be placed in a retail work placement one day per week.
NOTE: This course will be offered at the same time as Early Childhood. Students must choose either Retailing or Early Childhood.
Vocational Pathway(s): Service Industries
Retailing 321 (These retailing standards are nationally recognised within the retailing industry)
Level 2, 3 & 4 unit standards are offered in this course. You do not need to have studied this course at Level 2.
Pre-Requisite: Competency in English and Mathematics, an interest in the retail industry or part time work in retail. This is an ideal follow-on from the Red Shirts Programme.
The course has been developed by WelTec. It is suitable for students who wish to develop an understanding of the world of retailing. The modules studied cover customer service, stock control, financial management, consumerism, communication skills, and a project which explores product knowledge. It is a requirement of the course that students attend a retail work placement one day per week. Note: This course will be offered at the same time as Early Childhood. Students must choose either Retailing or Early Childhood.
Assessment: Internal credits
Junior Samoan
Year 9 and 10: Information to come
SAMOAN 101 / GAGANA SAMOA 101
Pre-Requisite: Year 10 Samoan or at discretion of TIC Samoan through a practical writing test and interview done in both Samoan and English. It is recommended that probable students show development in bilingualism as this is imperative in this subject as a learning language.
Course Content: Samoan 101 is a learning language course designed to meet the wide and varied needs of Samoan language learners through communicative use of all FOUR strands of any learning language – listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course develops students’ ability to communicate information, ideas and opinions in Samoan in different situations. Students will develop their understanding of spoken and written Samoan through study of self, identity and family as overarching ideas. Note that for level one Gagana Samoa, the emphasis is largely on building blocks of language structures rather than focusing on the cultural conventions of the language.
O lenei matā’upu e ati’ae ai le tomai o alo ma fānau e ala i le fa’aaogāina o le gagana tautala/ aso uma e aofia ai le fa’alogo, tautala, faitau ma le tusitusi. E mafai ai e alo ma fānau ona fa’asoa fa’amatalaga, māfaufauga ma manatu e fa’aaogā ai le Gagana Sāmoa i nofoaga ‘ese’ese. O le ‘ā mafai e alo ma fānau ona fa’alautele lo latou silafia i le gagana tusitusi ma vaogagana e fa’aaogā i le ‘āiga. O ni isi o matāupu e aofia ai lou tagata, o le fa’asinomaga ma le tāua o le ‘āiga. E lē fa’amamafaina le a’oa’oina o le aganuu ae e aofia uma pe a a’oa’oina gagana faigōfie, tau amata mo le fanau i le tausaga 11.
Assessment: Level 1: Internal (14 credits) / External (10 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Primary and Creative Industries; Social and Community Services
SAMOAN 201 / GAGANA SAMOA 201
Pre-Requisite: SAM101 or at discretion of TIC Samoan through a practical writing test and interview done in both Samoan and English. It is recommended that students intending to take Samoan at this level show a certain level of competence in both the structures of communicative Samoan as well as establishing an understanding of the cultural protocols given that
Course Content: Samoan 201 is a learning language course designed to meet the wide and varied needs of Samoan language learners. The course further develops students’ ability to communicate and justify information, ideas and opinions in a variety of genuine contexts. Students will further explore topics covered in level 1 Samoan as well as beginning to explore and justify ideas relating to cultural customs. At this level, the emphasis is on both accuracy and fluency aspects of conversational Samoan.
O lenei matā’upu e ati’ae ai le tomai o alo ma fānau ‘ina ‘ia fa’asoa ma fa’alauiloa ātili fa’amatalaga, māfaufauga ma manatu e fa’aaogā ai le Gagana Sāmoa i nofoaga ‘ese’ese. O le ‘ā mafai e alo ma fānau ona su’esu’e atili i ālāfua sa a’oa’oina i le tausaga sefulutasi ma ‘āmata vā’ili’ili ai finagalo e fa’atatau i tū ma agaifanua.
Assessment: 3 internal assessments (14 credits) and 2 external assessments (10credits), adding up to 24 credits. Vocational Pathway(s): Primary and Creative Industries; Social and Community Services
SAMOAN 301 / GAGANA SAMOA 301
Pre-Requisite: SAM201 or at discretion of TIC Samoan through a practical writing test and interview done in both Samoan and English. As this is a UE approved course where students can pursue further at university, it is recommended that students intending to take Samoan at this level show an evidence-based command or competence in most or all varying dynamics of verbal and written structures of Gagana Samoa as well as having a clear understanding of the cultural protocols and customs given that the structures learnt will be around these cultural conventions and ceremonies.
Course Content: Samoan 301 is a learning language course designed to meet the wide and varied needs of Samoan language learners especially those who intend to study the target language in its full essence, looking at the socio-cultural aspects of the language. This is also ideal for those who wish to study towards a qualification in Samoan Studies or Pacific Studies at tertiary level. Students will learn to explore and justify ideas and perspectives in spoken and written Samoan. They will support or challenge the views of others. Students will have an in-depth focus on events of cultural significance to Samoan life, explore perspectives around the concept of “tautua” in the matai system, and the changes and challenges of aganu’u sāmoa that Samoans in New Zealand face.
O le ‘ā a’oa’oina le fānau ‘e su’esu’e ma vā’ili’ili mafaufauga ma lagona i le gagana tautala ma le tusitusi. O le ‘ā mafai ‘ona lagolago pe tete’e i finagalo ‘o isi. O le ‘a va’ava’ai toto’a i sauniga ‘ese’ese e tāua i le olaga Sāmoa, ‘e aofia ai le su’esu’e i manatu ma lagona fa’aalia i le tautua ma le fa’amatai, tainane o suiga ma lu’itau o le aganu’u o lo’o feagai ma i latou o lo’o alala i Niusila nei.
Assessment: 3 internal assessments (14 credits) and 2 external assessments (10 credits) adding up to 24 credits Vocational Pathway(s): Primary and Creative Industries; Social and Community Services
Junior Science
Junior Science Science is a practical and exciting subject and you will learn many new skills.
Year 9 Topics: Term 1: Wellbeing/ Resilience: Introduction to science Term 2: Communication: Waves and energy Term 3: Sustainability: Human interaction and conservation of nature Term 4: Adversity: Animal Antics
Year 10 Topics: Term 1: Athletics (Life Processes) – Heart Rate assessment (Level 1) Term 2: Acids and Bases – Rates of Reaction assessment (Level 1) Term 3: Electricity and Energy Term 4: Genetics
During each topic there will be a mid and end of topic assessment consisting of either a topic test, practical assessment or research project. Science literacy is also a major component of the junior science course and all teachers will be introducing the basic concepts necessary to understanding the meanings of scientific words and the different branches of science
Pre-Requisite: Science is compulsory at Year 11. Students should be working towards achieving Level 5 consistently in Year 10.
Course Content: This course is designed to prepare students for continuing with biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics in Year 12. This course prepares a student for a professional STEM career. Students choosing this option of science have to write three externals at the end of the year.
Biology - Micro-Organisms, Genetics Chemistry - Acids and Bases, Metals Physics - Astronomical Cycles, Mechanics, Waves, Electricity (additional if time)
Assessment: Internal (16/20credits) / External (12 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary and Creative Industries
Pre-Requisite: Science is compulsory at Year 11. Students should be working towards achieving Level 5 consistently in Year 10.
Course Content: This course is designed to prepare students for continuing with science as a subject for a technical career in science. This is a totally an internally assessed course which is fully reliant on practical assessments. Although it is an internal course, students who do well, will have a chance to enter into a science career course in year 12. This course aims to build your technical strength and NOS skills which is the current requirement in the job market. The course content will be from varied science sub-domains including 3-D printing and EOTC.
Assessment: 20credits Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary and Creative Industries
Pre-Requisite:
Course Content: Te Ahi Kaa is a Māori Environmental Science based course which draws from both environmental science and tikanga Māori. Students from year 10 – 13 work in a whānau based class settings that works to enhance the significant natural attributes of Taita College. Students learn about native species and fauna, learn about Māori concepts of time, values and lore and learn about the environmental management of exotic species and fauna. This course will assist students who are interested in science, the environment, the outdoors, manual work and community resilience. Te Reo will be used in this course. "Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, tau ana, tipu ana anō hoki te mauri e ora ai tātou."
Assessment: TBC Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary and Creative Industries
Pre-Requisite: Physics/Chemistry: Passed Level 1 Mechanics, Acids and Bases, External examination/ or Internals with Merit or Excellence and achieved Numeracy requirement. Chemistry/Biology: Passed Level 1 Acids and Bases, External examination/ or Internals with Merit or Excellence and achieved Literacy requirement. Physics/Biology: Passed Level 1 Mechanics, External examination/ or Internals with Merit or Excellence and achieved Literacy and Numeracy requirements.
Course Content This course provides the student with an opportunity to study two academic science courses: Physics/Chemistry; Chemistry/Biology; Physics/Biology consisting of internals and externals leading to a career pathway.
Assessment: Combination of internals and externals, the credit varies on the subject, but is external heavy subject. Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary and Creative Industries
Science Technical
Pre-Requisite: 12 credits in NCEA Level 1 Science and Literacy and Numeracy.
Course Content: This course is designed to cater for students who do not wish to specialise, but wish to broaden their scientific knowledge with a view to continuing study at a tertiary level. It covers a variety of topics which will include biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space science, education for sustainability. This is a totally internal practical based course fully dependent on NOS skill set and involves EOTC to gather data. This course has day and night trips involved to collect data for the assessment.
This course is the follow on from Science for Life.
Assessment: Internal (up to 16 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary and Creative Industries, hospitals, laboratory technician, hospital technician, Phlebotomist, dental technician to name a few.
TE AHI KAA: TANGATA WHENUA 201
Pre-Requisite: .
Course Content: Te Ahi Kaa is a Māori Environmental Science based course which draws from both environmental science and tikanga Māori. Students from year 10 – 13 work in a whānau based class settings that works to enhance the significant natural attributes of Taita College. Students learn about native species and fauna, learn about Māori concepts of time, values and lore and learn about the environmental management of exotic species and fauna. This course will assist students who are interested in science, the environment, the outdoors, manual work and community resilience. Te Reo will be used in this course.
"Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, tau ana, tipu ana anō hoki te mauri e ora ai tātou."
Assessment: . Vocational Pathway(s): Construction and Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Technology; Primary and Creative Industries.
(University Approved Domain)
Pre-Requisite: 12 credits in any NCEA Level 2 Science subject
Course Content: This course is designed to cater for students who do not wish to specialize, but wish to broaden their scientific knowledge with a view to continuing study at a tertiary level. It covers a variety of topics which will include biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space science, education for sustainability.
This is a fully internal assessment-based course and is fully reliant on practical work. This course is based on the NOS skills to prepare students for technical careers in the area of STEM. This course has field trips for data collection and reporting back.
Assessment: Internal (16 Credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Surveying, Geophysics, Health Science, Physiotherapy, Dental Hygiene, Defence Force
Pre-Requisite: Physics/Chemistry: Passed Level 2, External examination along with Mathematics level 2 credits. Chemistry/Biology: Passed Level 2 External examination and achieved English credits. Physics/Biology: Passed Level 2, External examination along with Mathematics and English level 2 credits.
Course Content This course enables the student an opportunity to study two academic science courses: Physics/Chemistry; Chemistry/Biology; Physics/Biology and get their UE Domains.
Assessment: Internal and External (External heavy), the number of credits varies with subject choice. Minimum 7 internal credits to a maximum 10 credits, the rest from externals. Vocational Pathway(s): Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Surveying, Geophysics, Health Science, Physiotherapy, Dental Hygiene, Defence Force
Pre-Requisite:
Course Content Te Ahi Kaa is a Māori Environmental Science based course which draws from both environmental science and tikanga Māori. Students from year 10 – 13 work in a whānau based class settings that works to enhance the significant natural attributes of Taita College. Students learn about native species and fauna, learn about Māori concepts of time, values and lore and learn about the environmental management of exotic species and fauna. This course will assist students who are interested in science, the environment, the outdoors, manual work and community resilience. Te Reo will be used in this course. "Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, tau ana, tipu ana anō hoki te mauri e ora ai tātou."
Assessment: Vocational Pathway(s): Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Surveying, Geophysics, Health Science, Physiotherapy, Dental Hygiene, Defence Force
Junior Social Studies
Year 9: More information Coming soon.
Year 10: More information Coming soon.
Pre-Requisite: Level 5 in Year 10 Social Studies is desirable.
Course Content Geography asks the questions ‘What is where, why there, and why care?’ Geography includes some of the following:
- How to read different types of maps (paper based and digital)
- The study of earthquakes at local, national and global scales
- The contemporary issue of how to respond to local and global Tsunami
- Students carry out research on the sustainability of transport used by TC students
- A current geographic issue that has different viewpoints and possible solutions
- The sustainability of the dairy industry on the Canterbury Plains – New Zealand’s #1 export earner
The course is a maximum of 21 credits. Most of the credits are internally assessed. At the end of the year, NCEA examinations provide the opportunity to gain more credits. NCEA Level 1 Geography involves developing basic skills with useful things like map reading, simple mathematics, problem solving and investigations through field work. Geography examines issues that affect places, the people in them, in New Zealand and in other parts of the world. NB: Students will participate in field work outside the classroom..
Assessment: Internal (17 credits)/ External (4 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Primary, Service and Creative Industries
Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of Year 10 Social Studies is desirable
Course Content History explores the past and how it helps us to explain the present and make better decisions about the future. History at Level 1 includes some of the following:
- How to interpret the traces of the past such as photographs, newspaper accounts, diaries etc
- Students learning about historical injustice such as Apartheid in South Africa
- Exploring the significance of important places such as waka landing sites
- Taking different historical perspectives of people in controversial events such as the 1981 Springbok Tour
- Carrying out research into the causes and consequences of a contemporary historical issue which in 2022 will be the terror attacks in the USA on 9/11 and its impact on the world including New Zealand
The course is a maximum of 20 credits. Most of the credits are internally assessed and students can gain further credits for course endorsement at the end of the year.
Assessment: Internal (12 credits) / External (8 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Service and Creative Industries, Social and Community Services
Pre-Requisite: 10 credits in NCEA Level 1 Geography. For those who did not take Geography in Year 11, this course can be taken for the first time at this level at the discretion of the TIC, and with evidence of credits passed in other relevant subjects.
Course Content: This course is structured around two contrasting landscapes: Volcanic Wilderness and Cities. Internal Assessment will include:
- Are we loving the Tongariro Crossing to Death? This includes a research fieldtrip over three days and two nights to the Mount Tongariro-Mt Ruapehu area.
- Patterns within cities: A study of the pattern of homicide in Chicago (USA) and the distribution of graffiti in Lower Hutt.
- A global study of the Covid-19 Pandemic – how did this world altering virus impact the world, socially economically and environmentally?
External Assessment:
- Geography skills and concepts (including map work, mathematics and problem solving)
Assessment: Internal (12 credits) / External (8 credits). Vocational Pathway(s): Service and Creative Industries
Pre-Requisite: This course can be taken for the first time at this level at the discretion of the HOD, and with evidence of credits passed in other relevant subjects.
Course Content: History explores the past and how it helps us to explain the present and make better decisions about the future. Extending skills and knowledge developed from the previous year, Level 2 includes some of the following:
- How to interpret the traces of the past such as photographs, newspaper accounts, diaries etc.
- Exploring the British Empire and the New Zealand Wars in their local, national and global contexts.
- Taking different historical perspectives of people. In 2022 this will focus on theCuban Missile Crisis and its implications for the world, including New Zealand.
- Researching Pacific histories that are often sidelined by New Zealand society Students will have some choice such as the Mau resistance movement to the New Zealand government’s rule in Samoa, Blackbirding in the Pacific or aspects of students’ own family history.
The course is a maximum of 18 credits. Most of the credits are internally assessed and students can gain further credits for course endorsement at the end of the year.
Assessment: Internal (14 credits) / External (4 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Service and Creative Industries
(University Approved Domain)
Pre-Requisite: 12 Credits at NCEA Level 2. This course can also be taken for the first time at this level at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge of this subject, and with evidence of credits passed in other relevant subjects.
Course Content Geographers at this level are developing specialist knowledge, understanding and skills with a key focus on spatial patterns, interactions and sustainability. Specific topics are:
- The geography of the Jim Beam Homegrown Festival
- My deep ocean dive: The global pattern and contemporary issue of plastic pollution in our seas
- Geographical Research on a local environment
- Skills and concepts – using the analytical skills required of investigative geographers
NB: Students will participate in local fieldwork in the Hutt Valley.
Assessment: A combination of internal and external assessments of 14-19 credits, depending on student need.
(University Approved Domain)
Pre-Requisite: This course can be taken for the first time at this level at the discretion of the HOD, and with evidence of credits passed in other relevant subjects. NB: Course content for Level 2 and 3 is similar but with a different level of assessment.
Course Content: History explores the past and how it helps us to explain the present and make better decisions about the future. Extending skills and knowledge developed from the previous year, Level 3 includes some of the following:
- How to interpret the traces of the past such as photographs, newspaper accounts, diaries etc.
- Exploring the British Empire and the New Zealand Wars in their local, national and global contexts
- Taking different historical perspectives of people. In 2022 this will focus on the Cuban Missile Crisis and its implications for the world, including New Zealand.
- Researching Pacific histories that are often sidelined by New Zealand society Students will have some choice such as the Mau resistance movement to the New Zealand government’s rule in Samoa, Blackbirding in the Pacific or aspects of students’ own family history.
The course is a maximum of 19 credits. Most of the credits are internally assessed and students can gain further credits for course endorsement at the end of the year.
Assessment: Internal (14 credits) / External (4 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Service and Creative Industries. Careers such as journalism, law, library or museum work, diplomatic corps, government jobs and research are supported by this subject.
Junior Te Reo Maori
Year 9 and 10: This is an introductory course to Te Reo Māori which sets up the foundational elements of the language, its’ concepts, structure and values. Students are initially encouraged to speak Te Reo rather than focus on the literacy ability. All target language in the course is for practical application.
Tikanga Maori Levels 1 to 3
All credits are literacy credits and can go towards UE literacyPre-Requisite:
This is an exciting new opportunity to experience Tikanga Māori, Te Reo Māori and Māori performance in an authentic marae based setting. As the course develops, senior students will have the opportunity to be assessed in these 3 areas under the NZQA Framework. This course will run all day on Wednesday’s in Te Whakaruruhau. This will be a whānau class with students from Years 9 – 13.
Assessment: Internal (14 credits) / External (8 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Primary and Creative Industries; Social and Community Services
Tikanga Maori Levels 1 to 3
All credits are literacy credits and can go towards UE literacyPre-Requisite:
This is an exciting new opportunity to experience Tikanga Māori, Te Reo Māori and Māori performance in an authentic marae based setting. As the course develops, senior students will have the opportunity to be assessed in these 3 areas under the NZQA Framework. This course will run all day on Wednesday’s in Te Whakaruruhau. This will be a whānau class with students from Years 9 – 13.
Assessment: Internal (14 credits) / External (8 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Primary and Creative Industries; Social and Community Services
Tikanga Maori Levels 1 to 3
All credits are literacy credits and can go towards UE literacyPre-Requisite:
This is an exciting new opportunity to experience Tikanga Māori, Te Reo Māori and Māori performance in an authentic marae based setting. As the course develops, senior students will have the opportunity to be assessed in these 3 areas under the NZQA Framework. This course will run all day on Wednesday’s in Te Whakaruruhau. This will be a whānau class with students from Years 9 – 13.
Assessment: Internal (14 credits) / External (8 credits) Vocational Pathway(s): Primary and Creative Industries; Social and Community Services
Tourisim 201
Pre-Requisite: Competency in English and Mathematics and an interest in Tourism as a career pathway. Numbers are limited.
Course Content:
The course has been developed by Travel Careers and Training. It covers a range of unit standards which promote an understanding of the world of travel and tourism. Modules studied include knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination, knowledge of world tourist destinations, and other highly practical skills that will contribute to a career pathway in the tourism industry.
Trip: In 2022 the Year 12 tourism field trip will be to Taupō and Rotorua during the summer months. Students will use this trip to support their completion of a Unit Standard. This is voluntary and the cost is additional.
Assessment: Written assessment to be completed at the end of each unit (17-20 credits depending on individiual need)
Tourisim 301
Pre-Requisite: Level 2 tourism or at the discretion of the HOD; an interest in Tourism as a career pathway and good school attendance. Numbers are limited.
Course Content:
The course has been developed by Travel Careers and Training. It covers a range of unit standards which promote an understanding of the world of travel and tourism. Modules studied include knowledge of world geography, Māori Tourism, and knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination.
Trip: Every year a tourism trip to varying destinations is undertaken. This is voluntary and the cost is additional. In 2022 the intended destination is a winter trip to Queenstown in the South Island.
Assessment: Written assessment to be completed at the end of each unit (18-26 credits depending on individiual need)