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2019 NCEA
Curriculum Handbook
Year 13
2 2019 Year 13
CURRICULUM PATHWAYS YEAR 13
In the Senior Secondary School, we are embarking on a times through the year, updating your profile as you go.
new qualification – Cambridge International Examinations.
There is a specific booklet for Year 11 and 12. This document http://youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways/
relates to Years 12 and 13 only. profile-builder/
Even though this is the last year of NCEA for Chilton, we
intend to honour this by providing the best possible year SOME RECOMMENDED WEBSITES
for all girls in Year 13. Below are listed just some of the websites that are useful
for students, career educators and parents.
Students will be asked to consider their future career path.
Time can be spent with Mrs Burr discussing the possible Careers NZ: http://www.careers.govt.nz
options. This may even involve some extra research.
Qualifications: http://www.kiwiquals.govt.nz
The next step is to select courses in Year 12 and 13 that
Scholarships (givME): http://generosity.org.nz/giv-me/
will support future career aspirations. Look closely at
what tertiary institutions require for entry so that you have Universities: The generic website for all universities is
covered all bases. It is not a matter of just accumulating the name of the university.ac.nz e.g. www.vuw.ac.nz or
multiple credits but more being selective and purposeful. www.massey.ac.nz.
Passing NCEA Standards with Merit and Excellence results
We encourage all students to read carefully and select
purposefully requires the mastery of higher level thinking,
wisely. Please ask your teachers for help and any member
analytical and evaluative skills and concepts. This level
of the Management team. All courses will not be confirmed
of achievement provides a much sounder foundation for
until after results come out in January. At this time, all Year
learning at a more advanced level, increased university
12 and 13 students will meet with the Principal.
programme choice, as well as providing a better foundation
on which to base tertiary scholarship applications.
Most tertiary institutions supply detailed programme WRITTEN MATERIAL
information. There is also a great deal of information and Most tertiary institutions supply detailed programme
resources available from the Careers Office. information. There is also a great deal of information and
resources available from the Careers Office.
CAREER QUEST SOFTWARE
The school has available a software programme that can
be accessed from the Careers Office and from all student
computers. This programme allows students to prepare
individual profiles of career options, research information
and formulate a plan to attain their goals.
VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS PROFILE BUILDER
This tool can be used in three different ways:
•To plan a course, you can enter in standards you would
like to do, or are currently doing, and discuss with your
teachers, dean, and family or whānau where these might
take you.
•To see which Vocational Pathway you are heading along,
you can enter the standards offered in your course(s).
•To help track progress towards a NCEA Level 2 Vocational
Pathways Award, you can enter your standards at different
3
CURRICULUM PATHWAYS – NCEA,
SCHOLARSHIP AND UNIVERSITY COURSES
Note that students must have the Level 2 prerequisite to enter Level 3
Year 13
Physical Recreation (Compulsory)
Citizenship (Compulsory)
NCEA Level 3
English or ESOL*
Media Studies*
Academic Extension - for second language learners of English
Calculus
Statistics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Art History
History Psychology
Business Studies
Visual Arts (Design)
Visual Arts (Painting)
Visual Arts(Photography)
Dance
Drama
Music
French
Digital Tech
Physical Education
Food and Nutrition
Materials Technology
++ All classes are subject to numbers of students++4 2019 Year 13
QUALIFICATION INFORMATION
NCEA LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE
National Certificates of A Level 2 NCEA Certificate is gained when a student has
Educational Achievement (NCEA) gathered at least 60 credits at Level 2 or above and 20
other credits. These 20 credits may be at any level and may
COURSE ENDORSEMENT have already contributed towards a Certificate at another
Students are able to have their strengths in individual level, either in the current or a previous year. NCEA Level
courses recognised with a course endorsement at Merit or 1 literacy and numeracy requirements must also be met.
Excellence. University Entrance requirements should be borne in mind
by students as they work toward their Level 2 Certificate.
Students will gain an endorsement when they achieve,
within one academic year, 14 or more credits with Merit or
NCEA LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE (ENDORSED WITH MERIT)
Excellence grades. At least 3 credits must have been gained
Students need to have met the Level 2 Certificate criteria
from internally assessed standards and a further 3 credits
with the additional requirement that at least 50 credits
from externally assessed standards, except in Physical
must have been gained at Merit or Excellence level at Level
Education and Level 3 Visual Arts.
2 or above. These credits may be gained over more than one
academic year.
NCEA LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE
To gain their Level 1 NCEA Certificate students need to
NCEA LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE (ENDORSED WITH
accumulate 80 credits. These may be at any level. Credits EXCELLENCE)
are gained when students “pass” NCEA assessments either
Students need to have met the Level 2 Certificate criteria
school-based if the assessments are internally assessed or
with the additional requirement that at least 50 credits
when they sit the external examinations.
must have been gained at Excellence level at Level 2 or
In addition, minimum literacy and numeracy requirements above. These credits may be gained over more than one
must be met. Ten credits are required in each of literacy and academic year.
numeracy from designated Achievement Standards. These
are identified in the information outlined for each subject.
NCEA LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE
A Level 3 NCEA Certificate is gained when a student has
NCEA LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE (ENDORSED WITH MERIT)
gathered at least 60 credits at Level 3 or above and 20
Students need to have met the Level 1 Certificate criteria other credits at Level 2 or above. These 20 credits may have
with the additional requirement that at least 50 credits already contributed towards a Level 2 Certificate, either in
must have been gained at Merit or Excellence level. These the current or a previous year. NCEA Level 1 literacy and
credits may be gained over more than one academic year. numeracy requirements must also be met.
NCEA LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE (ENDORSED WITH NCEA LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE (ENDORSED WITH MERIT)
EXCELLENCE)
Students need to have met the Level 3 Certificate criteria with
Students need to have met the Level 1 Certificate criteria
the additional requirement that at least 50 Level 3 credits
with the additional requirement that at least 50 credits
must have been gained at Merit or Excellence level. These
must have been gained at Excellence level. These credits
credits may be gained over more than one academic year.
may be gained over more than one academic year.
Students who have not gained the credits at Level 1 NCEA LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE (ENDORSED WITH
should not assume that they can automatically proceed EXCELLENCE)
to Level 2. In fact, in most cases they cannot as they Students need to have met the Level 2 Certificate criteria
lack the background to cope adequately at Level 2. with the additional requirement that at least 50 Level 3
Please consult your teachers and keep note of how you credits must have been gained at Excellence level. These
are tracking. It is very important. credits may be gained over more than one academic year.5
University Entrance New Zealand Scholarship
A student will be qualified for entrance to a New Zealand Scholarship Standards are available in most subjects.
University in 2016 and in subsequent years, when they These subjects are determined by the New Zealand
have met all of the following requirements: Qualifications Authority prior to the start of the academic
year. Each Standard assesses high-level skills that span
əə NCEA Level 3
the breadth of the Level 3 curriculum. Scholarship is
əə Three subjects - at Level 3, made up of: for those students who want to extend themselves
academically and are usually Excellence students
əə 14 credits each, in three approved subjects
əə Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
əə 5 credits in reading
Key points to note for 2019:
əə 5 credits in writing
1. No student will move to the next level without the
əə Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up prerequisites.
of:
2. All year 12 – 13 students are required to have a
əə achievement standards - specified achievement device to use in class
standards available through a range of subjects, 3. In Year 13, students will select five subjects.
or a D pass in IGCSE Mathematics
4. Students in Year 13 who are interested in taking a
əə For the purposes of University Entrance a student is able CIE subject, should see Mrs Lloyd-Parker.
to gain 28 credits from two Technology subjects. This
counts for 2 approved University Entrance Subjects6 2019 Year 13
To ensure that all students are fully informed about NZQA procedures, the School policy has been included.
NZQA STUDENT POLICY 2019
PURPOSE WILFUL ABSENCE
The purpose of this policy is to create a clear, consistent A wilful absence will be considered as intent to avoid
and workable set of rules and guidelines for students and assessment. A further assessment opportunity will not be
parents regarding the submission of student work for NCEA provided to a student who wilfully misses an assessment.
assessment. If other valid, authentic standard specific evidence is not
available, a result of Not Achieved will be reported.
MISSED AND LATE ASSESSMENTS
PRINCIPAL’S APPROVED LEAVE
Work that is submitted for marking after the stated deadline
may not be included in the body of evidence used to make an An application for Principal’s approved leave must be made
assessment decision. A student should have a valid reason as early in the Term as possible. This includes leave to
for not submitting or completing an assessment on time. attend sporting events either representing the School or
Reasons could include, death/illness of a family member, at national/regional level and holidays during Term time.
illness (students should provide a medical certificate) or The Principal will then consult with the Principal’s Nominee
some other valid reason. and the relevant classroom teacher/Head of Department
as to whether or not alternative assessment provisions will
When a student is absent from an assessment, a Medical
be made if it is reasonable and practicable to do so. If it
Certificate must be provided.
is not practicable and reasonable to offer a re-assessment
The following options may be available to the teacher and opportunity, then a grade of Not Achieved will be reported.
the student. These must be discussed with the Head of
Department:
EXTENSIONS
• Where reasonable and practicable, assess the student
upon their return to school 1. Any student who envisages they may not be able to
complete an assignment on time through circumstances
• Consider whether any other authentic or standard
beyond her control (sickness, family, trauma) should
specific evidence is available on which a valid
request an extension from the teacher.
assessment decision could be based. This evidence
must be documented so this assessor’s decision could 2. An application for an extension must be made at least
be verified by another subject specialist or submitted three days before the due deadline to the classroom
for external moderation if required teacher. The classroom teacher will then consult with
the Head of Department who will consult with the
• Provide the student with a further assessment
Principal’s Nominee where necessary.
opportunity if one is available, it is fair to do so and the
work submitted is authentic 3. At the time of this request, work done to date must
be displayed along with a signed application for the
• Withdraw the student from the standard, or if the
request from a parent/caregiver.
student had an adequate assessment opportunity,
award Not Achieved. 4. Failure to submit sufficient and satisfactory evidence
of work done so far will result in no extension being
granted.
5. Any extension will not normally exceed three days
beyond the original deadline. This means that work
due on a Friday when granted an extension, becomes
due the next school day.7
DERIVED GRADE PROCESS FURTHER ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES
It should be stressed to students that all assessments could Resubmission involves the student improving the work
be considered if necessary as part of the Derived Grade they have already submitted.
Process. Derived Grades are processed by the Principal’s
• A resubmission should be limited to specific aspects of
Nominee who can take the student through the process.
the assessment
Further information is available on the NZQA website.
• Students should be capable of discovering and
• Impairments must be of a serious nature. This excludes
correcting their work immediately
claims on the basis of stress due to examinations,
family disturbances and minor illness • Any resubmission must not compromise the
authenticity or validity of the work.
• Medical certificates to support any medical claims
must be provided if performance is impaired due to The opportunity for resubmission is lost if teachers do
medical reasons not return student work in a timely fashion. It is therefore
important that there is a 10-day turnaround between
• The impairment must have affected the student during
submission of assessment and the teacher returning this
the examination period or have occurred in the month
to the student.
preceding examinations
Reassessment involves the student completing a new
• It is preferable if the candidate sits the external
task or the same task in a different context. It must be
examination where practical and reasonable.
offered to all students. This will only occur in exceptional
A derived grade is possible where: circumstances and this is to be determined by the Principal’s
Nominee in conjunction with the Head of Department.
• The School has recorded a grade in its Student
Management System from a valid end of topic test or • A further reassessment opportunity is only appropriate
practice examination after further teaching and learning has taken place
• The School’s quality assurance process for internal • The highest grade awarded to a student will be reported
assessment has been applied to the assessment to NZQA.
materials
• The School retains a copy of the assessment used to
APPEALS
generate the evidence.
A student has a right to appeal any assessment decision.
A derived grade cannot be awarded if there is no grade from
This includes, but is not limited to, their awarded grade
practice assessments for an external standard because a
or an allegation they have breached the conditions of
student was absent, did not complete an assessment, or
assessment
because the timing of the teaching has meant no practice
assessment was given. eg plagiarism. Steps are as follows:
Students need to be made aware that practice assessments • Contact the teacher concerned and if this does not
may be used to generate a derived grade. Therefore, greater resolve the issue, then the student should lodge a
consideration will be needed by students to ensure that all formal appeal to the Head of Department on the official
practice assessments reflect their best possible work. form (Appendix B) within five days
• This form should go to the Head of Department
and could involve submitting the work to a subject
EMERGENCY GRADES
specialist from outside the school. The initial marker of
In the event of a natural disaster and NZQA require an the student’s work should not be involved in the appeal
Emergency Grade to be derived, the above procedures will
• The Head of Department will inform the Principal’s
be followed. The Emergency Grade will be the most recent
Nominee who will monitor this appeal process
grade for a formative assessment that most closely reflects
the conditions of assessment the emergency grade was • The outcome of the appeal will be communicated
derived for. by the Principal’s Nominee to the student within 10
working days of the appeal being lodged.8 2019 Year 13
AUTHENTICITY OF STUDENT WORK MANAGING ENTRIES AND WITHDRAWALS
Authenticity Statements The School electronically instructs NZQA to make student
entries and withdrawals from standards. A file is usually
The use of Authenticity Statements alerts students and
sent on the 1st of every month from May till December.
their caregivers to the issue of authenticity. Authenticity
The data is copied from Synergetic. Students, classroom
Statements must be signed by caregivers to attest that the
teachers, Deans and Heads of Department are responsible
work is their student’s own in the following situation:
for checking to ensure this data is accurate.
• External achievement standards where a project,
Students should check the NZQA site once a month after
workbook or similar is compiled and submitted for
the data file submission to check:
assessment
• They are correctly entered in standards
• Internal achievement standard where the work is
submitted for assessment that has not been completed • The grade reported for a standard by their classroom
in front of the teacher. teacher is correct.
Students should firstly inform their teachers if there are
any errors. The teachers will then inform the Principal’s
BREACHES OF THE RULES
Nominee.
Examples of a breach of the rules include, but are not
limited to, the following:
KEY DATES ON THE NZQA CALENDAR
• Plagiarism
The NZQA Academic year runs from 1 March till 28 February
• Impersonation
each year.
• False declarations of authority
For entries in internally assessed standards:
• Using notes in text or examination
• The last electronic file is submitted by the Principal’s
• Collusion (communicating with others, disruption or Nominee in early December. After that the Principal’s
dishonestly assisting or hindering others during a test Nominee can continue to make changes to internally
or examination assessed grades until the end of February.
• Dishonesty (lying about reasons for submitting late For withdrawals from internally assessed standards:
work)
• Students should be withdrawn by mid-September as
• Altering answers prior to seeking an appeal no further withdrawals are allowed after the 1 October
• Copying from another student or deliberately allowing data submission.
work to be copied by others. For entries in externally assessed standards:
If a breach of the rules is suspected: • The 1 September data submission should be accurate
• The teacher will retain the evidence of the breach and for all external examination entries as this is used to
discuss the situation with the Principal’s Nominee determine the number of examination papers required
to be printed. NO withdrawals can be processed after
• The teacher will notify the parent or guardian of the this date.
alleged breach of the rules
For withdrawals from externally assessed standards:
• The Principal’s Nominee will investigate the matter,
keeping a written record of the investigation and • If a student is not withdrawn from an externally
consult with the other relevant specialists as required assessed standard by 1 September and does not
attempt the standard, a grade of SNA will be awarded.
• The Principal’s Nominee will make the final decision and
notify the parent/guardian in writing of the outcome of •
the investigation
• The School will report a Not Achieved if the breach is
proven.9 ASSESSMENT APPEAL APPLICATION FORM Please attach a covering letter to this application. Name: Form Class: Date of application: Subject: Name of teacher: Standard Number and Title: Type of assessment (practical, assignment, test etc) Date of Assessment or due date: State the assessment decision being appealed: Explain why an incorrect assessment decision has been made: What would be the correct assessment decision? (please state or attach any evidence to support this): Notes of person investigating: Decision of person investigating: Outcome communicated to student by ___________________ Date ______________ Outcome communicated to other parties by _______________Date ______________ Signed ___________________________ Role ___________________________ Date ___________________________
10 2019 Year 13
AUTHENTICITY STATEMENT
All work by a student that contributes towards internal assessment must be her own work. Furthermore, the work must
be created for the first time for assessment and must originate from this year’s programme. Nothing must be copied
or plagiarised from any other source.
This could include any or all of:
• Direct copying from paper (books, magazines, flyers etc)
• Downloading unedited, unacknowledged information from a website
• Getting someone else to produce all or part of an assignment
• Using the same answers as another student
• Using work from a previous year(s)
Furthermore, the student must independently edit and proofread her own work. If any evidence is found that an assignment
submitted by a student has contravened any of the above, then the assignment will automatically be graded Not Achieved.
It is not possible to sit the assessment again.
This Authenticity Statement must be submitted for the work, which has been completed for _______________ Achievement
Standard____________________write the registered number and description here.
I declare that the following assignment as submitted by:
Student _________________________________ Form _____________
is my own work. The work has come from this year’s programme and I have not used any of the content previously for
assessment. The work contains no direct copying nor has any plagiarising occurred in the production of this assignment. I
have also independently edited and proof read my written work. I understand that if any evidence is presented that proves
that this assignment is not my original work, a Not Achieved grade will be given.
___________________________________ _________________
Student’s Signature Date
___________________________________
Head of Department11
DEPARTMENT OF
For each student, assessment will be based on a selection
of approximately 20 credits from the following NCEA Level
PERFORMING ARTS
3 Dance Achievement Standards.
AS 91588
DANCE
Internal 8 credits
Produce a dance to realise a concept
AS 91589
Choreograph a dance to develop and Internal 4 credits
resolve ideas
AS 91590
Students will have the opportunity to create, Perform a solo or duet dance
Internal 4 credits
choreograph, express and perform. Dance AS91591
Internal 4 credits
Perform a group dance
encourages students to explore both solo
AS 91592
and group work, learning about various Perform a repertoire of contrasting Internal 6 credits
dance styles and practitioners. Students will dances
AS91594 (UE Writing)
explore a variety of dance genre and have Analyse a dance performance
External 4 credits
the opportunity to extend their movement
Course Costs:
knowledge and dance vocabulary further.
Materials $10
The course integrates the use of digital Excursions and workshops $40
technologies for both performance and Next Step:
practice. Students are given the opportunity There are many Tertiary Institutions that offer qualifications
to be creative and produce their own in Dance certificates, diplomas and degrees across New
Zealand. Students can study towards gaining a career as a
choreographic work. Dance Teacher (school/studio), Performer (Stage/Screen),
Choreographer, Arts Administrator, Dance Therapist,
Movement Specialist or Production Manager.
NCEA LEVEL 3 DANCE
Type of course: Elective
Pre-requisite: NCEA Level 2 Dance
NCEA Level 3 Dance allows students the opportunity to
explore, express, contribute and perform dance at an
advanced level. Students choreograph both solo and group
work, perform in various dance works, analyse and evaluate
DRAMA
dance performances and theoretically demonstrate
knowledge of a particular dance genre. They also discuss Drama enables students to explore
the features and development of dance in New Zealand.
performance and build confidence in
A particular highlight is AS 91588 for which students create developing critical thinking and acting skills
a large dance piece involving a chosen concept, lighting,
using both devised and scripted works.
music, multimedia and source dancers to perform their
choreography. Students learn about various theatre forms,
conventions and practitioners through
Students will have the opportunity to create a Level 3
class showcase of their work. This allows them to gain an practical application and research.
understanding of how to produce, direct and choreograph
a performance to both the Chilton and wider community.12 2019 Year 13
NCEA LEVEL 3 DRAMA
Type of course: Elective
MUSIC
Pre-requisite: Reasonable success in NCEA Level 2
Drama, or by application to the Drama teacher. Music develops performance skills, creativity,
Script focus becomes a major component, as does research logical thinking, enjoyment and cultural
in this course. There is a strong emphasis on how drama is
awareness.
used to interpret, record or challenge social and cultural
discourses. In addition to the practical aspects of the
Music programmes are performance
course, there is a theoretical component that requires skills
in reading, writing and researching. based and include class and small group
activities. Students develop music reading,
Students taking this option should be prepared to spend
significant time out of school hours in rehearsal. They songwriting, composition, music technology,
may also be expected to attend a number of professional history and topic studies, music theory and
productions during the year. aural skills.
Capable students may be selected to enter the New Zealand
Scholarship examination.
Assessment will be based on the following 18 NCEA Level 3 NCEA LEVEL 3 MUSIC
Drama Achievement Standards
Type of course: Elective
AS 915916 Pre-requisite: NCEA Level 2 Music
Demonstrate understanding of the
Internal 4 credits Students at this level will be emerging as confident,
work of a Drama or Theatre Theorist or
Practictioner independent musical leaders, as performers, and/or
AS 91513 conductors, arrangers, composers with strong technology
Devise and perform a drama to realise a Internal 5 credits skills, or researchers with strong critical writing skills.
concept They develop a wide knowledge of a variety of styles of
AS 91517 music and will be performers with strong presentation
Perform a substantial acting role in a Internal 5 credits skills, well prepared for possible tertiary studies in Music.
significant production
AS 91518 Participation in at least one extra-curricular music group is
Interpret a text from a prescribed expected.
External 4 credits
playwright to demonstrate knowledge of
a theatre form or period
Students have the opportunity to choose, in consultation
with the teacher, an individual programme of study from a
range of Achievement Standards. This allows each student
to pursue her areas of greatest strength and interest. This
Course cost (approximate): choice needs to take into account the practicalities of
Attendance at theatre performances $70 a diverse teaching programme and the choices of other
Next steps: students.
Further study at higher levels can lead to many careers in Students participate in a number of recitals and concerts
film and television, drama, radio, comedy, acting, media during the year. There is also the opportunity to develop
presentation or event management, as well as contribute leadership skills by conducting or leading a school music
to a career in communications. group.
Capable students are selected to enter the Scholarship
Music examination in one of three areas: performance,
composition or music studies. They should have gained
at least a Merit grade in Level 3 solo performance,
composition, music context or research.
Assessment will be based on a selection of approximately
20 credits from the following NCEA Level 3 Music Standards.13
DEPARTMENT OF
The selection must include an externally assessed
Achievement Standard
AS 91416
Perform two programmes of music as a
featured soloist
Internal 8 credits VISUAL ARTS
AS 91417
Perform a programme of music as a Internal 4 credits
featured soloist on a second instrument
The Visual Arts give students an opportunity
AS 91418 to experience the joy of creativity. Students
Demonstrate ensemble skills by
Internal 4 credits gain an understanding of art and the
performing two substantial pieces of
music as a member of a group contexts in which things are made, viewed
AS 91419 and valued. Supported by the study of
Communicate musical intention by Internal 8 credits
composing three original pieces of music
established artists, students learn how to
AS 91421 interpret art’s visual language and how art
Demonstrate understanding of harmonic making processes can be used to express
External 4 credits
and tonal conventions in a range of
music scores ideas and communicate meaning. Students
AS 91424 are encouraged to develop and refine
Create two arrangements for an Internal 4 credits
ensemble their own ideas in response to a range
AS 91423 of motivations, direct observation and
Examine the influence of context on a External 4 credits
imagination. Valuable practical skills are
substantial music work
AS 91425 acquired as students explore a wide variety
Internal 6 credits
Research a music topic of materials, techniques and processes.
Course costs (approximate, and as required): Fields of study might include design,
Theory and aural workbooks $30 photography, painting, printmaking, mixed
Next steps: media, time-based art and installation.
The study of Music at secondary and tertiary level helps Many transferable skills are developed, such
create dynamic creative students poised for a variety of
careers in many areas, especially where cultural knowledge
as critical thinking, creative problem-solving
and strong presentation skills are a requirement. It is and self-directed study.
particularly relevant to the following: broadcasting, media,
arts journalism, event management, film and television,
sound technology and recording, culture and tourism,
advertising, music performer, composer, music director,
teacher, music manager, producer.14 2019 Year 13
FASHION AND DESIGN
Assessment will be based on the following NCEA Level 3
Technology Achievement Standards.
AS 91621
Implement complex procedures using
Internal 6 credits
All students in these courses are expected textile materials to make a specified
product
to use Google email for communication and
AS 91623
Drive to store their work. They are provided Implement complex procedures to create Internal 4 credits
a Google log-in when they start at Chilton. It an applied design for a specified product
AS 91626
is also recommended that each student has Draft a pattern to interpret a design or a Internal 6 credits
a USB Flash/Memory stick for the transfer garment
AS 91627
and back-up of work. This is particularly External 4 credits
Initiate design ideas through exploration
important for all work contributing to an
Course costs:
assessment.
Materials $125
Other costs vary according to the project chosen. Students
will need to supply all the materials they require for their
NCEA LEVEL 3 FASHION AND practical work.
DESIGN Next steps:
This course is particularly relevant for students wishing to
Type of course: Elective further their studies at tertiary level in the fields of fashion,
fabric design, pattern architecture and the business aspects
Pre-requisite: NCEA Level 2 Fashion and Design.
of the fashion industry.
Students may find that completing a Visual Arts subject at
Level 3 is to their advantage, especially if they choose to
pursue the study of fashion design.
Students design and make an entry for a national competition
based on a given brief, and incorporating a fabric designed
by the student. They develop a personalised block from
which they construct a lower-half garment. Students work
with difficult fabrics in combination and expand their skill
base as well as their technological knowledge.
Strong self-management skills and the use of project
management tools to support these are required.
Students are expected to work independently and develop
their ability to engage with stakeholders in a mature and
meaningful manner.
Due to the time consuming nature of practical portfolios,
students wishing to take two or more Visual Arts subjects
will be expected to spend two of their study spells in the art
room. Students wishing to take three Visual Arts subjects
will need to make an application to the Principal. If this is
the case, only two out of the three Visual Arts Subjects can
be used to count credits towards University Entrance.
A minimum of two items are sewn.15
NCEA LEVEL 3 DESIGN NCEA LEVEL 3 PAINTING
Type of course: Elective Type of course: Elective
Required Pre-requisite: NCEA Level 2 Design Pre-requisite: NCEA Level 2 Painting
Students explore the processes used in design to seize This course provides students with an excellent opportunity
attention, inform and subconsciously influence the for personal expression and self-direction. Students
viewer. The course covers a wide range of styles, from the develop their critical thinking skills and understanding of
tumultuous twentieth century to contemporary product the ways in which meanings can be communicated and
design. Students learn how to critically analyse, develop interpreted in their own and others’ work. Students refine
and refine their emerging style as they respond to a range their practical knowledge, technical skills and ability
of briefs for a client. to manipulate the visual elements to create compelling
artwork. A range of transferrable skills are employed as
Due to the time consuming nature of practical portfolios,
students develop a personalised theme, evaluate and
students wishing to take two or more Visual Arts subjects
critically reflect on outcomes, extend their ideas and create
will be expected to spend two of their study spells in the art
a resolved portfolio of work.
room. Students wishing to take three Visual Arts subjects
will need to make an application to the Principal. If this is Due to the time consuming nature of Visual Arts portfolios,
the case only two out of the three Visual Arts Subjects can students wishing to take two or more Visual Arts subjects
be used to count credits towards University Entrance. will be expected to spend two of their study spells in the art
room. Students wishing to take three Visual Arts subjects
Assessment will be based on the following NCEA Level 3
will need to make an application to the Principal.
Visual Arts Achievement Standards.
Assessment will be based on the following NCEA Level 3
AS 91445
Visual Arts Achievement Standards.
Use drawing to demonstrate
Internal 4 credits
understanding of conventions AS 91446
appropriate to design Use drawing to demonstrate
Internal 4 credits
AS 91450 understanding of conventions
Systematically clarify ideas using drawing Internal 4 credits appropriate to painting
informed by established design AS 91451
AS 91455 Systematically clarify ideas using drawing Internal 4 credits
Produce a systematic body of work that informed by established painting
External 14 credits
integrates conventions and regenerates AS 91456
ideas within design Produce a systematic body of work that
External 14 credits
integrates conventions and regenerates
Course costs (approximate):
ideas within painting
Materials $40
Printing costs $150 Course costs (approximate):
Adobe Photoshop License (yearly) $35 Materials $190
Printing costs $10
Next steps:
NCEA Level 3 Visual Arts courses prepare students for
Next steps:
an exciting array of tertiary qualifications and creative
NCEA Level 3 Visual Arts courses prepare students for
industries, including Advertising, Animation/Digital
an exciting array of tertiary qualifications and creative
Artistry, Architecture, Game Development, Graphic Design,
industries, including Advertising, Animation/Digital
Fashion, Film and Television, Fine Arts, Industrial/Product
Artistry, Architecture, Game Development, Graphic Design,
Design, Interior Design, Photography, Theatre and Set
Fashion, Film and Television, Fine Arts, Industrial/Product
Design.
Design, Interior Design, Photography, Theatre and Set
Design.16 2019 Year 13
NCEA LEVEL 3 PHOTOGRAPHY
Type of course: Elective
DEPARTMENT OF
Pre-requisite: NCEA Level 2 Photography, or by
application to the Principal.
ENGLISH
Photography gives us the opportunity to reassess our
world. Students learn how to present these interpretations The world of literature – novels, plays, short
as powerful imagery that can inspire and prompt stories, poetry and creative non-fiction – helps
questions. This course specialises in guiding students
toward generating captivating photography using cutting
shape our identity and reflect our culture.
edge techniques. Students are encouraged to take real Studying literature written in English opens up
ownership of their project, develop critical thinking skills landscape and time beyound our immediate
and work with growing independence as they develop their experiences. English is a global language;
emerging style.
one quarter of the world’s population is
Due to the time consuming nature of Visual Arts portfolios, fluent or competent in English. The English
students wishing to take two or more Visual Arts subjects language and literature opens up many
will be expected to spend two of their study spells in the art
room. Students wishing to take three Visual Arts subjects
career opportunities in: local and central
will need to make an application to the Principal. government, the legal sector, education,
research, media and publication, tourism,
Assessment will be based on the following Level 3 Visual
Arts Achievement Standards. IT and telecommunications, social services,
management, marketing and the business
AS 91447
Use drawing to demonstrate sector. Through studying English, you will
Internal 4 credits
understanding of conventions develop skills in: research, interpretation,
appropriate to photography
analysis, formulating an argument, and
AS 91452
Systematically clarify ideas using drawing Internal 4 credits writing clearly and precisely.
informed by established photography
AS 91457
Produce a systematic body of work that
External 14 credits
integrates conventions and regenerates
ideas within photography LEVEL 3 ENGLISH
Course costs (approximate): Type of course: Elective
Materials $40
Pre-requisite: A minimum of 14 credits in NCEA Level 2
Printing costs $150
English Achievement Standards, including TWO of the three
Adobe Photoshop License (yearly) $35 externally assessed Achievement Standards: AS 91098
(2.1), 91099 (2.2), and AS91100 (2.3).
Next steps:
NCEA Level 3 Visual Arts courses prepare students for Students who receive an Excellence Endorsement in Level
an exciting array of tertiary qualifications and creative 2 English may consider studying for the Scholarship English
industries, including Advertising, Animation/Digital examination.
Artistry, Architecture, Game Development, Graphic Design,
Fashion, Film and Television, Fine Arts, Industrial/Product The Level 3 English course, with its focus on wide reading
Design, Interior Design, Photography, Theatre and Set and academic writing, prepares students for study at
Design. tertiary level. There is an extensive summer reading
requirement for students who select this course. Students
read a wide range of contemporary and historical texts
and critically respond to their reading. The ability to keep
up with the course’s reading requirements is essential.
Students undertake independent research into a literary17
issue, and close view the work of an auteur. The course is
predominantly assessed through essay writing.
ESOL
This programme is specifically designed and tailored to
Assessment will be based on 20 credits from the following meet the academic skills and language needs necessary
NCEA Level 3 English Achievement Standards. for successful participation in, and completion of, a wide
variety of IGCSE and Cambridge A Level courses. This
AS 91472 (UE Reading, UE Writing)
Respond critically to specified aspect(s)
programme has been designed to scaffold students into
External 4 credits the academic skills needed at tertiary study. Students will
of studied written text(s), supported by
evidence focus on language within the context of academic reading,
AS 91473 (UE Writing) writing, listening and speaking tasks, and develop a wide
Respond critically to specified aspect(s) range of critical and creative thinking skills. They will
External 4 credits
of studied visual or oral text(s), develop transferable language learning strategies.
supported by evidence
AS 91474 (UE Reading, UE Writing) Learners have the opportunity to gain lifelong skills and
respond critically to significant aspects knowledge including:
External 4 credits
of unfamiliar written texts through close
reading, supported by evidence • Better communicative ability in English
AS 91478 • Improved ability to understand English in a range of
Respond critically to significant everyday situations and in a variety of social registers and
Internal 4 credits
connections across text(s), supported by styles
evidence • Greater awareness of the nature of language and language-
AS 91479 (UE Reading) learning skills
Develop an informed understanding of
Internal 4 credits • Wider international perspective.
literature and/or language using critical
texts
Assessment will be based on the following NCEA Level 2
Course cost (approximate): Unit standards:
Students are advised to purchase their own copies of US 27983 v.2
studied texts. Read and understand simple texts on Internal 8 credits
familiar topics
US 17991 v.2
Participate in simple spoken exchanges Internal 10 credits
Scholarship English on personal and familiar topics
US 2799 v.2
Internal 8 credits
Type of course: By invitation of the HOD English. Write simple texts on familiar topics
The Scholarship English programme runs separately from
Assessment will be based on the following NCEA Level 3
the Level 3 English programme in a tutorial format. It
Unit standards:
demands a significant commitment in time and energy.
US 28056 v.2
Students have to be knowledgeable about global issues and
Read and understand simple texts on Internal 5 credits
developments, and read widely. They will be articulate in familiar topics
writing and be able to challenge accepted understandings.
US 28052 v.2
Chilton English students have a proud history of success Demonstrate understanding of detailed Internal 5 credits
in the Scholarship English examinations. High achieving spoken instructions
students will be offered this opportunity. US 28068 v.2
Internal 5 credits
Write simple texts on familiar topics
US 28070 v.2
Internal 5 credits
Write a response for a specific purpose18 2019 Year 13
DEPARTMENT OF AS 91535
Interact clearly using spoken Chinese
Internal 6credits
LANGUAGES
to explore and justify varied ideas and
perspectives in different situations
AS 91536
Demonstrate understanding of a variety
External 5 credits
of extended written and/or visual
The study of languages other than English Chinese texts
AS 91537
and their respective cultures is recommended Write a variety of text types in clear
Internal 5 credits
for students considering careers in the Chinese to explore and justify varied
ideas and perspectives
following:
Course costs:
• travel and tourism TBC
• trade
Next steps:
• foreign affairs NCEA Level 3 Chinese is particularly relevant for students
• interpreting and translation wishing to study communication, diplomacy, international
• law business, tourism, cooking and arts, or for those who may
wish to work in an international environment at a later date.
• music
• journalism.
Increasing numbers of tertiary students
are combining language degrees with NCEA LEVEL 3 FRENCH
commerce, international law and marketing. Type of course: Elective
Pre-requisite: A minimum of 15 credits in NCEA Level 2
French
NCEA LEVEL 3 CHINESE Students develop their skills in debating issues, giving
advice, opinions and reasons. Topics include the
Type of course: Elective environment, discrimination, poverty, a region in France,
Pre-requisite: A minimum of 15 credits in NCEA Level 2 and the study of a French movie.
Chinese
Assessment will be based on the following NCEA Level 3
Students will study this couse through Te Kura, the French Achievement Standards.
Correspondence School. Assessment will be based on the
following Level 3 Chinese Achievement Standards. Whilst AS 91543
Demonstrate understanding of a variety External 5 credits
this is a course completed through the Correspondence
of extended spoken French texts
School, there is a Chinese teacher on site to support.
AS 91545
Assessment will be based on the following NCEA Level 3 Interact clearly using spoken French
Internal 6 credits
to explore and justify varied ideas and
French Achievement Standards. perspectives in different situations
AS 91546
AS 91533 Demonstrate understanding of a variety
Demonstrate understanding of a variety External 5 credits External 5 credits
of extended written and/or visual French
of extended spoken Chinese texts texts
AS 91534 AS 91547
Give a clear spoken presentation in Write a variety of text types in clear
Internal 3 credits Internal 5 credits
Chinese that communicates a critical French to explore and justify varied ideas
response to stimulus material and perspectives19
Course costs:
French magazines (optional) $30
NCEA LEVEL 3 CALCULUS
NCEA Level 3 Vocabulary and Grammar Type of course: Elective
revision book $20 Pre-requisite: At least 14 NCEA Level 2 Mathematics
credits. This must include algebra, calculus, graphs and
Next steps:
trigonometry credits with at least one of these standards
NCEA Level 3 French is particularly relevant for students at Merit level. Competence in Level 2 algebra is particularly
wishing to study communication, diplomacy, international recommended.
business, tourism, cooking and arts, or for those who may
wish to work in an international environment at a later date. The focus of this course is on developing both differential
and integral calculus skills and their applications. The
Capable students may be invited by the HOD Languages to remainder of the course broadens a student’s ability to
enter the New Zealand Scholarship examination. manipulate algebraic equations, including those in the
complex plane. Trigonometric modelling is used to solve
practical problems.
Assessment will be based on the following Level 3
DEPARTMENT OF Mathematics Achievement Standards.
MATHEMATICS
AS91575
Apply trigonometric methods in Internal 4 credits
solving problems
AS91577
Apply the algebra of complex External 5 credits
Mathematics involves the understanding numbers in solving problems
of numerical, algebraic, geometical and AS91578
Apply differentiation methods in External 6 credits
statistical knowledge. This knowledge solving problems
is developed through the acquisition AS91579
Apply integration methods in External 6 credits
of skills and the applicaiton of them to solving problems
solve problems, which is the aim of the
Course cost (approximate):
Mathematics programmes. All courses are NCEA Revision Book (optional) $5–25
in line with the New Zealand Mathematics Website Subscription $25
Curriculum, with many skills underpinning Next step:
a student’s understanding in other subject The Calculus course is advantageous for students
areas. considering tertiary studies in Mathematics, Engineering,
Physical Sciences and other related fields.
All students require a Graphics Calculator Capable students are invited to enter the New Zealand
to support their learning. Scholarship examination.20 2019 Year 13
NCEA LEVEL 3 STATISTICS
Type of course: Elective
DEPARTMENT
Pre-requisite: At least 14 NCEA Level 2 Mathematics and
Statistics credits, which must include AS 91267 Probability.
OF HEALTH
In this course there is a focus on developing the students’
knowledge of probability distributions and how to solve
AND PHYSICAL
probability problems. Statistical analysis leading to an
inference and the exploration of the relationship between EDUCATION
two variables are investigated. The use of statistical
software packages are taught, where appropriate.
Assessment is based on the following NCEA Level 3
In Health and Physical Education, the focus is
Mathematics and Statistics Achievement Standards: on the well-being of the students themselves,
AS 91574
of other people, and of society through
Apply linear programming Internal 3 credits learning in health related and movements
methods in solving problems
contexts. Four interdependent concepts are
AS 91576
Use critical path analysis in Internal 2 credits at the heart of this learning area: Hauora,
solving problems
attitudes and values, health promotion, and
AS 91581
Investigate bivariate Internal 4 credits understanding the interrelationships that
measurement data exist between the individual, others and
AS 91584
Evaluate Statistical reports
External 4 credits society.
AS 91585
Apply problems concepts in External 4 credits The overriding purpose of the Health and
solving probability
Physical Education programme is to assist
AS 91586
Apply probability distributions in External 4 credits students to make healthy choices.
solving problems
Course cost (approximate):
NCEA Revision Booklets (optional) $5–25
Website subscription $15-25
Next step:
YEAR 13 CITIZENSHIP
The Statistics course is particularly relevant for students Type of course: Compulsory
wishing to further their studies at a tertiary level in a
number of fields where the analysis and interpretation This course is designed to assist students to make their
of quantitative data is important. These fields include way as independent young women as they leave secondary
Sciences, Social Sciences and Business. school. The focus is on what students need to know in order
to take active responsibility for their own lives and personal
Capable students are invited to enter the New Zealand
health and well-being.
Scholarship examination.
There is a strong link with the Careers Department as
information is presented from all New Zealand universities,
other tertiary institutions, career training providers
and financial planning facilitators. Class time is given
for research into scholarships, Halls of Residence, and
application processes.
Other lessons will include:21
• Healthy food for flatters AS 91498
• Car maintenance Evaluate physical activity experience to Internal 4 credits
• First Aid devise strategies for lifelong well-being
• Sexual Health AS 91500
• World trends in employment Evaluate the effectiveness of a Internal 4 credits
• CVs, cover letters and interviews performance improvement programme
• Coping with stress AS 91501
Demonstrate quality performance of a Internal 4 credits
• Public Speaking
physical activity in an applied setting
• Ethical issues
AS 91502 (UE Reading)
• Alcohol and Drug Education Examine a current physical activity
Internal 4 credits
event, trend or issue and its impact on
Course cost (approximate): New Zealand society
Leadership course $60 AS 91789
Devise strategies for a physical activity Internal 4 credits
Next steps:
outcome
Students with an interest in Health can go on to further
study in the Health Sciences, Education, Sociology, Social Course costs (approximate):
Work, Psychology and Counselling. Specialist coaching $100
Next steps:
This course is particularly relevant for students wishing to
YEAR 13 PHYSICAL RECREATION undertake further study in fields such as physiotherapy,
occupational therapy, sport and leisure studies, exercise
COURSES and sports science studies, coaching education and
outdoor education.
Type of course: Compulsory
This recreation-based programme is offered to Year 13
students. They have the opportunity to be involved in a
wide range of sports and activities that could include the
utilisation of facilities in the local community. Emphasis is
also placed on the importance of maintaining good personal
fitness through the enjoyment of recreational exercise.
NCEA LEVEL 3 PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Type of Course: Elective
Pre-requisite: A minimum of 13 credits in NCEA Level 2
Physical Education.
The objective of this course is to provide learning
experiences that develop each student’s understanding,
execution and ability to analyse sporting skills. The course
aims to promote an understanding of the need for a
physically active and healthy lifestyle.
Assessment will be based on the following NCEA Level
3 Physical Education Achievement Standards. All
assessments, except AS 91501, are written assessments
that require a high standard of critical analysis.22 2019 Year 13
FOOD AND NCEA LEVEL 3 FOOD AND
NUTRITION
NUTRITION Type of course: Elective
Pre-requisite: NCEA Level 2 Food and Nutrition
In Food and Nutrition, students develop an Students develop and apply knowledge of nutritional
understanding of the factors that influence information to a range of situations. They include
investigating the impact of nutritional issues on the well-
the well-being of individuals and families being of New Zealand society, analysing the influences
within the home and community. There of food advertising on well-being or food related ethical
is a strong focus on evaluating current dilemma messages and learning how to evaluate conflicting
issues and theories of nutrition, as well as nutritional information.
allowing students to identify and reflect on Assessment will be based on a selection of approximately
factors that influence people’s choices and 18 credits from the following NCEA Level 3 Achievement
Standards.
behaviours, and use this knowledge to make
informed decisions. Through the processes AS 91468 (UE Reading)
Analyse a food related ethical dilemma Internal 5 credits
of selecting, preparing, cooking, and serving for New Zealand society
food, students develop their creativity and AS 91469 (UE Reading)
experience a sense of accomplishment. At Investigate the influence of multinational
Internal 5 credits
food corporations on eating patterns in
the same time, they develop personal and New Zealand
interpersonal understandings and skills that AS 91470
contribute to well-being. In the context of Evaluate conflicting nutriontal
External 4 credits
information relevant to wellbeing in New
food and family, students will develop the Zealand society
values, knowledge, and competencies to AS 91471 (UE Writing)
live full and satisfying lives and grow into Analyse the influences of food External 4 credits
advertising on well-being
confident, connected, actively involved,
lifelong learners who are ready to contribute Course cost:
Food costs $125
to the future of New Zealand. Students are
Next steps:
empowered to become informed members
This course is particularly relevant for students wishing
of their communities, developing the skills to to further their studies at a tertiary level in the fields of
live independently and with others. Students Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Promotion,
learn about nutrition and health-related Food Technology and other related fields.
issues that influence the well-being of
individuals, whānau, families, communities,
and their environment. They also explore
actions that can improve the well-being of
themselves and others.23
DEPARTMENT OF NCEA LEVEL 3 BIOLOGY
Type of course: Elective
SCIENCE Pre-requisite: Level 2 Biology
It would be hard to devise a more fascinating course
than that offered in NCEA Level 3 Biology: evolution and
In Science there is a focus on teaching adaptations, together with independent research on a
programmes that allow students to see the socio-scientific issue.
relationship of their Science learning to the Assessment will be based on the following NCEA Level 3
world around them so that they can see its Biology Achievement Standards.
relevance in their lives. AS 91607
Demonstrate understanding of human
Internal 3 credits
Students explore a variety of scientific manipulations of genetic transfer and its
biological implications.
principles within the New Zealand curriculum AS 91602 (UE Reading, UE Writing)
strands of Living World, Planet Earth and Integrate biological knowledge to
Internal 3 credits
develop an informed response to a socio-
Beyond, Physical World and Material World. scientific issue
The Nature of the Science teaching strand is AS 91603 (UE Reading, UE Writing)
woven through all these areas. Demonstrate understanding of the
External 5 credits
responses of plants and animals to their
external environment
All students taking a course in NCEA Science AS 91604 (UE Reading)
will be enrolled in the Education Language Demonstrate understanding of how
Internal 3 credits
an animal maintains a stable internal
Perfect Online Learning Tool. This gives environment
students the opportunity to revise key AS 91606 (UE Reading, UE Writing)
Science concepts on line. Demonstrate understanding of trends in External 4 credits
human evolution
The cost to students at Level 3 is $30 per year Course costs:
and this enables them to access Physics, Biology manual $30
Field Trip $35
Chemistry and Biology online learning.
Next steps:
This course is important for students who are considering
the following career paths: Health Sciences, Biomedical
Science, Education, Environmental Studies, Physical
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