2019 NCEA Curriculum Handbook - Year 13 - Chilton Saint James School

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2019 NCEA Curriculum Handbook - Year 13 - Chilton Saint James School
2019 NCEA
Curriculum Handbook
               Year 13
2019 NCEA Curriculum Handbook - Year 13 - Chilton Saint James School
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
2019 NCEA Curriculum Handbook - Year 13 - Chilton Saint James School
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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++
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    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.
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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 Subjects
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    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.
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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.
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    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.
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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    ___________________________
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     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 Department
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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.
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     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.
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                                                                   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.
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     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.
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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.
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     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 literary
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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 purpose
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     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 perspectives
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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.
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     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:
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• 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.
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     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.
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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
                                                  Education, Nutrition, and Veterinary Science.
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