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Epsom Girls
Grammar School
YEAR 10
Course Selection
20202 Year 10 Options 2020
YEAR 9 2019 STUDENTS ENTERING
YEAR 10 2020
Please see below for a summary of how the Year 10 programme is structured. It outlines
compulsory courses and the choices that are available for option subjects. On the following
pages you will find course descriptions for each compulsory and option subject. A chart showing
subjects through to Year 13 can be found at the back of this booklet along with the Course
Selection Guide.
Year 10 students study full year courses in:
English
Mathematics
Physical Education and Health
Science
Social Studies
One half year Arts course from: One half year Technology course
Art from:
Drama Spatial Design
Music Product Design
Robotics
In addition students choose 2 full year Options from:
Art Graphics
Business Studies Japanese *
Chinese Second Language * Latin *
Digital Technology Music
Drama Philosophy
English for speakers of other languages Spanish *
Environmental Studies Te Reo Māori *
Food Technology Textiles and Design
French *
* It is not possible to start these as new subjects in Year 10 unless you have prior knowledge.
Bold Type: These subjects are needed in Year 10 if you wish to take them in Year 11.
Year 10 students may not choose the same Arts course – eg: Drama (half-year) and then Option
Drama.
What to do
1. Read through the statements about each of the option subjects and the Special Notes on the
next page.
2. Discuss your choices with:
i) Parents or caregivers.
ii) Subject teachers, including those mentioned in this booklet.
iii) Tutors.
3 Year 10 Options 2020Other people who can help:
i) Dean – Ms Walker or Mrs Quedley
ii) Careers Advisers - Ms Leask, Ms Pulsford
iii) Deputy Principal – Ms Dwan
3. Before making your choice consider:
* your ability: what you are good at
* areas of interest: what you like to do or study
* possible future subject choice: see the Courses Available in 2018 chart at the back of
this booklet.
4. When you have considered your subjects carefully and are happy with your decision, fill in the
on-line Course Selection that will be available on the Web Portal from Monday 5 August .
The on-line Course Selection must be completed by Monday 12 August 2019 8am.
Special Notes
1. A Literacy course will be offered as a separate option (half year or full year). This course is
intended to assist students to develop their reading and writing skills, which are a foundation
for success across the curriculum.
Students will be invited to take this course, or parents/caregivers can signal their interest if
they would like their daughter to be considered for this programme, please contact the Dean.
2. Students choose 2 option subjects in order of preference. We cannot guarantee your
choices as rooms and resources are limited. If we cannot accommodate you, your Dean will
see you to make a third choice.
3. If the school considers that your choice is not suitable for going forward into the senior
school the Dean will discuss this with you and guide you into a more appropriate choice of
subjects.
4. E.O.T.C. stands for Education Outside the Classroom and includes valuable curriculum
studied in a variety of settings.
5. Subjects offered will be taught only if numbers and staffing permit. We cannot guarantee to
accommodate every particular combination of subjects. When numbers are limited in any
subject, the school will select students who have shown themselves most suited to that
subject.
Note about costs
Some of the courses we offer have higher costs associated with them than others. In addition,
certain courses within the school require that students participate in valuable education outside
the classroom. These experiences are a very important part of the course and every endeavour is
made to minimise the costs involved. We cannot fund these extra costs from our government
grant.
For courses that have a high take home content, there may be associated costs. These will be
notified later.
4 Year 10 Options 20205 Year 10 Options 2020
COMPULSORY FULL YEAR SUBJECTS
English
The Year 10 English programme is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore
ideas and thinking through the study of a range of literature texts. A particular focus is on
reading, language, and the development of writing skills. Students are assessed on their ability
to understand ideas in texts, and to express ideas with accuracy in writing, speaking and visual
presentations.
Mathematics
Year 10 Mathematics provides an excellent foundation for the study of Mathematics and Statistics
courses in Years 11, 12 and 13.
The course covers the essential concepts of algebra, graphs, measurement, trigonometry,
geometry, number, probability and statistics.
All classes will be using the Casio Graphics Calculators (compulsory) which may be obtained from
the school stationery shop for approximately $110, and a homework book to be advised by the
teacher.
Physical Education and Health
The Health and Physical Education Programme at Year 10 focuses on the concept of total well-
being. Through learning in this learning area students will gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes
and values to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Through the Health Programme students will explore Body Image, Sexuality Education, Careers,
Drugs and Keeping Ourselves Safe.
In the Physical Education Programme there are a range of compulsory aspects that students
participate in. These include the Year 10 Camp, Gymnastics and Dance, Athletics, Aquatics
(Stroke development and Surf Survival) and a range of team and individual sports.
Throughout both Health and Physical Education students will be encouraged to recognise the
importance of working with people and learning skills and strategies to maintain and enhance
those relationships. There is also a strong emphasis on participation and lifelong learning.
At Year 10 students have 2 periods of Physical Education a week and 1 period of Health.
6 Year 10 Options 2020Science
The Year 10 Science course continues to develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand
and participate in a world that is becoming increasingly reliant on the advances of Science and
Technology. This course will provide a good foundation for students continuing with Sciences
from Year 11 onwards.
Topics Studied:
Biology: Plant reproduction, Human reproduction and Whakapapa (Genetics)
Chemistry: Atomic structure and Chemical Reactions.
Physics: Electricity, Forces and Motion.
Earth Science: New Zealand’s position on the tectonic edge.
Course Objectives:
Students will find that they enjoy the variety of learning contexts and experiences as they come
to make sense of Science, what it can do, and what it enables us to do in our world.
Students will
● apply self management skills to identify strengths and set targets
● extend the base of science knowledge and skills
● be able to apply research, investigative and thinking skills using scientific and evidence
based approaches
● be able to work collaboratively with others by adopting different roles
● exhibit different ways of communicating and relating to others.
● develop an understanding of different scientific perspectives, including an awareness of New
Zealand’s position within the scientific world
Social Studies
He Tangata, He Tangata, He Tangata! – It’s people, it’s people, it’s people!
This sums up the essence of Social Studies. It is the study of how societies operate and how
people participate as individuals and groups in their communities. A society and people’s
involvement in it is shaped by its past, the place of its people in it, and its resources.
Students will study the influences which shape people and their communities in the following
topics:
● Courage and Convictions (a study of human rights)
● Money Matters (a study of economic decisions and growth)
● Great Ideas (a study of ideas and actions from the past which influence the present)
● Nga Taonga (a study of peoples’ management of resources)
In addition to the topics the class teacher will determine a time during the year when the
students will experience the Community of Thinking (CoT) programme. The students will be given
a fertile question connected with their current topic and they will then become responsible for the
direction their research takes them in with the aim of finding a unique answer to the fertile
question.
Woven into Social Studies and the various topics is the key skill of Social Inquiry; the Key
Competencies; the Vision, Values and Principles as detailed in the New Zealand Curriculum. The
course will include, where appropriate, the school values of compassion, community, curiosity
and courage. These skills are crucial in the empowering of young people to participate
responsibly in our local, national and international communities.
7 Year 10 Options 2020YEAR TEN OPTIONS
Compulsory Half Year Full-Year Options Full-Year Options
Courses
Art Art Graphics
or
Drama Business Studies Japanese
or
Music Chinese Second Latin
Language
Spatial Design
Digital Technology Music
or
Product Design
Drama Philosophy
or
Robotics
English Language
Support Spanish
Environmental Studies Te Reo Māori
Other Half Year
Courses
Food Technology Textiles & Design
Literacy
French
8 Year 10 Options 2020COMPULSORY HALF YEAR COURSES
1. Technology (half year course)
Course Objectives:
Year 10 Technology is about developing solutions to real design problems for real people.
Students will develop thinking skills including imagining, designing, testing, creating, building
and evaluating.
Students choose ONE only of the following design contexts to work on for the half year
course:
1. Spatial Design: This context includes designing spaces that meet people’s needs.
Students will have opportunities to be creative as well as solving practical problems.
They will use computer software and build models to explore and present ideas. For more
information see Ms Receveur or Ms Rennie nrennie@eggs.school.nz
2. Product Design: This context is very hands on and will involve working with workshop
tools and machinery, and a range of materials. Students will design and make a well
finished final product. For more information see Ms Bidwell jbidwell@eggs.school.nz
3. Robotics: Students will use Robotic Lego to create and programme robots that perform
a variety of tasks. The context will include working through a number of practical
problem solving challenges that teach programming in a fun and challenging way.
Students will then develop their own robot that helps people.
For more information see Ms Dunsmore or Mr Jones mdunsmore@eggs.school.nz
NOTE: Subject to availability of staffing and facilities.
2. Arts component
Students choose ONE only of the following. Choose a different option here to any arts
subject you may intend to choose for a full year’s study from Section B.
Art (half year course)
Prerequisites:
Two courses are available at this level; either a half year or a full year option. (see Section B
for information on the full year course)
Course Objectives
● Students will explore a range of art-making processes and techniques including painting,
printmaking, drawing and design
● Students will generate and develop ideas in response to a variety of motivations and artist
models
● Students will describe and evaluate how art works and processes are used to
communicate meaning
● Students will investigate the relationship between art and its social context.
9 Year 10 Options 2020Course Content
Year 10 Art includes learning through observational drawing, processes using wet and dry
media, collage, printmaking and painting. Research themes in this year include personal
whakapapa, New Zealand history and legends and using current issues to inform artworks.
The half year course will provide the foundation needed for Year 11 Visual Art and/or Art
Photography.
From Year 11 Art students can continue with NCEA Level 2 & 3 Painting, Sculpture,
Printmaking and Design.
Who to talk to: Jonathan Cameron or Michelle Christoffersen
Contact: jcameron@eggs.school.nz
Drama (half year course)
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
● To develop practical knowledge in Drama relating to the application of techniques,
elements and conventions in drama
● To explore and develop ideas in drama
● To gain confidence communicating ideas with one another and to an audience
● To develop an understanding of drama in a variety of cultural contexts
Course Content:
Includes movement and story, improvisation, role play, Shakespearean scene study and
devised drama drawn from historical sources relevant to Aotearoa/New Zealand. Students
will also learn some basic stagecraft.
Learners will write reflections in an electronic portfolio and will attend theatre productions
either at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre or out of school for the purpose of review.
EOTC:
Students are encouraged to see the school drama productions e.g. Year 12 and 13 Drama
and the AGS/EGGS production. The cost for the seeing productions is approximately $30.00.
Who to talk to: Ms Druitt
10 Year 10 Options 2020Music (half year course)
This half-year course is designed for students with a general interest in Music who want to
develop aspects of Year 9 Core Music. Students thinking about Music at Year 11, but without a
‘spare’ full year option choice may take this course as a useful way of keeping up their practical
involvement in school music.
Prerequisites:
● Year 9 Core Music
Course Objectives:
● To develop performance skills
● To develop musical knowledge
● To work creatively.
Course Content:
● Small group performances
● Creative music writing
● Music technology including computers, keyboards, recording equipment etc.
● Some theory, listening and research work.
Notes:
Students must be prepared to work on improving their performance skills and are
encouraged to have regular lessons.
Where next:
Over the next few years, you will be able to progress to some or all of the following:
● Year 11 Music
● Year 12 Music Studies (Level 2 NCEA)
● Year 12 Performance Music
● Year 13 Music Studies (Level 3 NCEA)
● Year 13 Performance Music
● Scholarship Music
Who to talk to: Mr Thomas, Ms Orr, Ms Le Cren
Contact: Ph 970 6744 or email music@eggs.school.nz
Literacy (half year course)
This course is provided for students who need additional assistance with reading and writing
skills. Students are selected for the programme by teachers and Deans, and parents are notified.
This course is to assist students develop their reading and writing skills, which are a foundation
for success across the curriculum. There is a focus on reading and writing, vocabulary extension,
comprehension of texts and effective speaking and listening skills.
Who to talk to: Ms McKenzie-Downey, Mrs Frew
11 Year 10 Options 2020FULL YEAR OPTION SUBJECTS
Art: 10ART
Prerequisites: Year 9 Core Art.
The full year course provides opportunity for in-depth investigation and exploration using a
range of different Art making mediums. These include Mixed-media, Drawing, Painting,
Printmaking, Design, Sculpture and Time-based Art. Students will develop ideas and explore
visual communication within a variety of contexts.
Course Objectives
● A wide range of skills and art processes are explored through a range of disciplines
including Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Design and time based Art
● Students will generate and develop ideas in response to a variety of motivations and
artist models
● Students will analyse and evaluate how artworks and processes are used to communicate
meaning
● Students will investigate the relationship between art and its social context, and begin to
make connections
Course Content
Includes investigation with wet media and dry media, collage and etching / printmaking.
Observational drawing and research into personal whakapapa /history/ local environment.
Students will explore working with clay to explore visual story-telling in a 3-dimensional way.
Students will also complete a mixed media painting using stencilling and painting mediums to
investigate a current issue meaningful to the student. In term four students taking this
course will explore stop motion animation.
This course also provides a foundation for Year 11 practical art and/or photography at Year
11.
From Year 11 Art students can continue with Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Design to
Scholarship level.
Who to talk to: Jonathan Cameron or Michelle Christoffersen
Contact: jcameron@eggs.school.nz
Business Studies: 10BUS
Prerequisites: None.
Course Objectives:
The dynamic world of business is a rapidly developing area of study and focus for New
Zealand. This course aims to encourage students to be entrepreneurial, innovative and to be
aware of sustainability practices in business.
In the first half of the year students will develop skills and understanding in Financial
Literacy, Accounting and Economics which will allow them to comprehend how and why
businesses make decisions. In Term 3 these skills will be transferred into developing a
business enterprise where they will create and sell a product and then reflect on the process
12 Year 10 Options 2020of forming and managing a business.
In Term 4 students will gain a basic understanding of New Zealand’s Legal System, for
example, roles and responsibilities of employers. Students will also learn about the role
tourism plays in the New Zealand economy by creating a holiday itinerary.
Course Content:
● Financial Literacy
● Business Economics
● Business Accounting
● Enterprise Studies/ Innovation/ Market Day
● Legal Studies
● Business of Tourism
This course leads to Business Studies, Economics, Accounting and Legal Studies as options at
various school levels.
Who to talk to: Miss Smith, Mr Shankar, Mr Tasneem, Mrs Osborn, Mrs St Clair
Chinese Second Language: 10CHN
Prerequisites: Year 9 Chinese or equivalent (This course does not suit students whose home
language is Chinese. These students are able to join the Chinese heritage language class when
they reach Year 12 and 13).
Course Objectives:
Learning Year 10 Chinese will help you:
● develop your ability to speak, listen, read and write in Chinese
● develop an appreciation of Chinese culture
● extend your communication and interaction skills
● foster cultural and linguistic understanding in general.
Course Content:
You will learn spoken and written Chinese to cope with a variety of everyday situations
including daily routines, fashion, shopping, making phone calls, eating out and weather.
Cultural topics can include Food, Festivals, Chinese traditional dance and Chinese brush
painting. You will watch Chinese movies and enjoy songs and language games to help with
your learning. You will also access online learning using Education Perfect and ImmerseMe.
Cost: $30 Education Perfect (Note: One charge for all languages); $20 ImmerseMe (optional)
Who to talk to: Ms Lin and Mrs Liang
13 Year 10 Options 2020Digital Technology: 10DIT
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
This course will focus on learning skills, theory and concepts in Digital Media, Information
Management, Programming and Technological Process. This will help prepare students for
NCEA for Year 11. The course will be theme based, focussing on raising awareness around a
topic in business study that will be selected from a teacher-provided menu of choices at the
beginning of the year. The skills and concepts we will focus on include:
● Logo - design and create a logo for your business using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and
associated tools
● Animations – create an animation profiling/promoting your business topic that is
appropriate for displaying on a website, using Adobe Animate
● Website Design – design and create a website to promote and raise awareness of your
business, using HTML5 and CSS
● Game Design – further develop coding skills by designing a game using Scratch v2
● Print Media and Information Management - design and create word processed documents
(letters, A4 posters and news sheets using Word), and desktop publishing (brochures
using Publisher or InDesign). Students will follow Technological process to plan and
develop original designs and documents
Software applications include MS Office Suite (Word), AdobeCC (Photoshop, In Design,
Dreamweaver, Animate and Illustrator), and Scratch.
Assessments:
Project Work will be assessed during the year
Future area of interest and study:
Year 11 Digital Technology.
Career options in future could include programming, software engineering, game maker,
media developer eg animator or graphic image manipulation, network technician, hardware
technician, software design, database developer, database administrator.
Who to talk to: Ms Anderson, Mr Jones, Mrs Dunn
Drama: 10DRA
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
● To develop students' personal confidence and the ability to work co-operatively and
productively in groups
● To introduce students to a variety of approaches to drama
● To gain knowledge and experience of the theatre and production and performance skills
● To participate in performances in a variety of venues and for a variety of audiences
14 Year 10 Options 2020Course Content:
Students will work on improvisation, role play, movement and voice. They will also explore
aspects of theatre history e.g. Shakespeare, and devise around dramatic ideas drawn from
historical sources relevant to Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Students will work on deepening drama skills such as voice, body, use of space and
movement.
They will keep a reflective concept book recording their ideas about drama and their
processes.
Students are encouraged to see the school drama productions e.g. Year 12 and 13 Drama
and the AGS/EGGS production. The cost for viewing theatre performances is approximately
$30.00.
Who to talk to: Ms Druitt
English for Speakers of Other Languages: 10ESA
Prerequisites:
Students can take this subject if English is not their first language and whose test results
indicate their level of English acquisition is at intermediate level. Students should discuss
with their ESOL teacher and English teacher whether they should take this subject.
Course Objectives:
To improve and support students’ English so they can:
a) understand and use English across the school curriculum
b) understand and use English in the community
c) develop confidence in using English.
Course Content:
This course offers three lessons per week and is designed to support students whose first
language is not English. It is a cross curriculum programme and gives support and
instruction in the four basic strands of language – reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Students will increase their understanding of word meaning and usage; language needed in
curriculum areas; and English grammar. The course also contributes towards preparing
students for the requirements of English literacy assessments in Year 11.
Who to talk to: Mrs Loh
15 Year 10 Options 2020English for Speakers of Other Languages: 10ESL
Prerequisites:
Students can take this subject if English is not their first language and whose test results
indicate their level of English acquisition is at beginner to pre-intermediate level. Students
should discuss with their ESOL and English teacher whether they should take this subject.
Course Objectives:
To improve students’ English so they can:
● understand and use English across the school curriculum
● understand and use English in the community
● develop confidence in using English.
Course Content:
This course offers six lessons per week of English language support for students whose first
language is not English. It is a cross curriculum programme and gives support and instruction
in the four basic strands of language – reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students
will increase their understanding of word meaning and usage; language needed in curriculum
areas; and English grammar. The course also contributes towards preparing students for the
requirements of English literacy assessments in Year 11.
Who to talk to: Mrs Loh
Environmental Science: 10EVS
Prerequisites: None.
Course Objectives:
Students shall enjoy both learning and practical activities to develop:
● awareness and sensitivity to the environment and related issues
● knowledge and understanding of the environment and the impact of people on it
● attitudes and values that reflect feelings of concern for the environment
● skills needed for identifying, investigating and problem solving associated with
environmental issues
● a sense of responsibility through active involvement in projects that support
environmental issues
● connect science knowledge to real life environmental issues
Course Content:
Units:
● New Zealand Ecology and Biodiversity
● Carbon and the Environment: Carbon and Climate Change
● Generating “Clean” Energy: Nuclear Power and Renewable Energy
● Wasted - the problems of waste
● Pest free by 2050: is it possible?
Assessment:
● Mostly assignment and project based assessment. Tests for some topics.
16 Year 10 Options 2020Costs: Field Trips usually visit Goat Island Marine Reserve ($80) and Tiritiri Matangi ($38)
Costs may vary slightly as a result of student numbers.
Future areas of interest and study:
Leads to Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 Environmental Science
Who to talk to: Miss Burtenshaw or Ms Cotton
Food Technology: 10FTE
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
The year 10 Food Technology course aims to build on the skills learned in Year 9. Students
will also be developing dishes to meet a variety of contexts such as; nutrition, cost, quality,
creativity, specific techniques and skills, food safety, plus the consideration of societal
influences. The units of work are loosely based around popular reality television programmes
and some include class and inter-class competitions.
Course Content:
Term 1: ‘Master Chef’
Term 2:’My Kitchen Rules’
Term 3: ‘Cake Boss’
Term 4: ‘A taste of Asia’
Assessment:
Project work associated with each unit will be assessed at the end of each term.
Future areas of interest and study:
Year 11, 12 and 13 Food Technology
Cost: $80 per annum to cover the cost of consumables.
Who to talk to: Ms Riley and/or Miss Brooks
French: 10FRE
French is fun and useful. We want to encourage you to keep learning it!
Prerequisites: Year 9 French or equivalent.
Course Objectives:
In Year 10 French, our themes are: Festivals, Forming Links and Food at a French Café.
The language we learn allows us to:
● Communicate about our own background and immediate environment
● Notice how the French language is organised compared to other languages
● Explore French cultural practices and compare them with other cultures.
Throughout the year, you compile portfolios for speaking, writing and culture.
17 Year 10 Options 2020Course Content:
We develop listening, speaking, viewing, reading, writing, performing and presenting skills as
we learn language that is useful in a variety of everyday situations, such as:
● Media - television, films, books, the internet
● Holidays - tourist activities and attractions in Paris
● Identity - personality, relationships, preferences and opinions, style, our passion
● Where we live - our city, your home, meals, buying food, events and celebrations
● Our talents - ambition, encouraging and persuading, rehearsing for a contest, judging
● Culture - world geography (French-speaking countries), science (how to plant a garden),
history (The French Revolution)
Culture topics include Paris, Eating at home and eating out in France, celebrations on the
French calendar, the regions of France. We learn using songs, videos, films and games,
Education Perfect and ImmerseMe, and the online resources that come with our text, Studio
2.
Rationale:
Learning French is an end in itself but it is also a stepping stone to learning other languages
and a good skill to complement any career. This is because French is the official language of
29 countries around the world. Regardless of your intended career, French will open doors to
exciting new opportunities that would not otherwise be available to you.
Cost: $10 workbook, $6.00 food celebration, $30 Education Perfect (Note: One charge for all
languages), $20 ImmerseMe
Who to talk to: Dr Moir Scott (HOD French) - ascott@eggs.school.nz;
Mme Walker (Year 9 Dean) - rwalker@eggs.school.nz; Mlle Clarke - tclarke@eggs.school.nz
Graphics: 10GRA
Course Objectives:
Graphics teaches students the drawing and design skills needed in areas of design such as
Architecture, Engineering and Industrial Design. The course has two main areas of learning:
Visual Communication: where students are taught how to use 3D sketching techniques,
instrumental drawing skills and computer graphics software to create and express ideas.
Design: where students are taught creative thinking and problem solving skills that enable
them to generate and develop design ideas.
Course Content:
The topics covered in this course include:
● Introduction to sketching & presentation skills
● Product design: Cupcake Packaging
● Architecture: Studio Space
● Landscape design
● Introduction to 3D computer software and 3D printing
18 Year 10 Options 2020Where this course could lead:
If you wish to pursue Graphics at Years 11, 12 or 13 it is compulsory to take Graphics in Year
10.
Graphics is useful for students who are considering a career in Architecture, Engineering,
Urban Planning Spatial, Graphic or Industrial Design.
Who to talk to: Ms Rennie, Ms Dunsmore mdunsmore@eggs.school.nz or Ms Receveur.
Please feel free to visit T13 at any time to see the displays of Graphics coursework.
Japanese: 10JPN
Prerequisites:
Year 9 Japanese. However we understand that students may have learnt Japanese in a
number of different ways, therefore if you have other experience please talk to Miss J
Murphy.
Course Objectives:
This course aims to polish your abilities in intercultural communication and increase the
sophistication and subtlety of your use of Japanese. Now is your chance to participate further
in meaningful communication with other speakers of Japanese.
Course Content:
Your mastery of kana opens a world of modern Japanese communication. This year works on
getting out and about. After developing your self-introduction, you will then be able to make
and accept invitations to events. Before the event you will be able to check the weather
forecast, describe how someone looks, give directions to the event and then discuss what
you will do when you get there. You will engage in real life language use through a variety of
activities e.g email exchanges, video competitions and Japanese lunch in class.
Cost: $50 Obento Supreme Workbook
$30 Language Perfect (Note: One charge for all languages)
Who to talk to: Miss J Murphy or Miss T Clarke
Latin: 10LAT
Prerequisites:
Year 9 Latin. Although exceptions can be made, this would require independent holiday
study. Please see Ms Wright or Mr Jackson about this possibility. There will be an
opportunity for all students to enter the American National Latin Exam.
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to:
● consolidate and extend knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary
● further develop skills in reading and translating Latin
● develop further understanding of Roman social life and society in general
● promote an appreciation for the contribution of Roman civilisation to our own life,
language, attitudes and customs in the 21st century.
19 Year 10 Options 2020Course Content:
Language: Consolidation and extension of Latin vocabulary, word forms and grammar.
Translation: Continue reading and translating the adventures of Quintus and his household
as they travel to different provinces following the eruption of Mt Vesuvius.
First you will explore ancient Britain and then extravagant Egypt with its exotic
culture.
Social Life: Explore the Roman province of Britain, including the Roman invasion, Boudica,
King Cogidubnus, the Palace at Fishbourne, Bath, the Roman Army, Agricola,
Religion and Worship. Also discover the Roman province of Egypt with topics
such as Alexandria, Glassmaking, the Worship of Isis, Medicine, Astrology and
Science.
Heritage: Did you know that invincible comes from the Latin word vinco? Learn more
about the contribution of Latin to the English language.
Cost: Language Perfect $20.00 (Note: One charge for all languages)
Who to talk to: Ms Wright or Mr Jackson
Music: 10MUS
This full year course is for students with more experience and a keen interest in Music.
Prerequisites:
Year 9 Core Music. Experience and lessons on an instrument or in voice.
Course Objectives:
● To develop solo and group performance skills
● To develop musical knowledge and theory skills
● To work creatively
Course Content:
● Small group and solo performances
● Musical composition and songwriting in a range of styles and types
● Music technology including computers, keyboards, recording equipment etc.
● Theory, listening and research work.
Notes:
Students must be prepared to work on improving their performance skills and should be
having regular lessons. This course allows more advanced students to extend themselves into
chamber music or other group performances (eg rock or jazz groups).
Where next:
Over the next few years, you will be able to progress to some or all of the following:
● Year 11 Music
● Year 12 Music Studies (Level 2 NCEA)
● Year 12 Performance Music
● Year 13 Music Studies (Level 3 NCEA)
● Year 13 Performance Music
● Scholarship Music
Who to talk to: Mr Thomas, Ms Orr, Ms Le Cren
Contact: Ph 970 6744 or email music@eggs.school.nz
20 Year 10 Options 2020Philosophy: 10PHI
Prerequisites: None however Year 9 philosophy beneficial.
Course Objectives:
The year 10 philosophy course is designed to:
• Encourage critical thinking skills
• Promote collaboration and the ability to articulate logical thinking.
• Develop positive attitudes towards curiosity, learning and creative thought processes.
Throughout the year you will participate in fun collaborative activities and discussions.
You will create inquiries that explore relevant issues to your generation.
Course content:
Topics covered:
• Theory of knowledge and big ideas through the ages.
• Critical thinking relating to science and the media
• Ethical theories - justifying decisions in different scenarios.
• Applied Ethics- treatment of animals and our obligations to future generations and our
planet.
• Citizenship- political ideas, justice and equality.
Future areas of interest and study:
Develops key skills required in all learning, across school and life contexts.
Cost: Nil
Who to talk to: Dr Claire Gavin and Mr Jahred Dell
Spanish: 10SPA
Prerequisites: Year 9 Spanish or equivalent
Course Objectives:
This course has a strong communicative focus and it also covers Spanish language and
grammar, as well as Hispanic culture. By the end of the year students will be able to
• talk about their own interests,
• describe a past holiday,
• make plans for the weekend,
• order a meal in a restaurant and talk about their eating habits,
• discuss their fashion preferences
• and give a virtual tour around Barcelona.
10SPA builds on the Year 9 course and deepens understanding of the Spanish language
through online tools, speaking activities, games, cultural projects and access to real
materials. Highlights of the course include videoing your own cooking masterclass in Spanish
and planning a trip to a Hispanic destination.
Work opportunities worldwide are enhanced by the study of Spanish. It is the chosen second
language of many people in the world and native speakers number well over 425 million in
21 Year 10 Options 2020more than 23 countries. Spanish is spoken by a third of the world’s population in all corners
of the globe. It is essential for travel, exchanges and work opportunities in Latin America,
Spain and many parts of the United States. It is one of the official languages of the United
Nations.
Cost: $12 Workbook; $3-5 Spanish celebration; $30 Education Perfect (one charge for all
languages); $20 ImmerseMe (optional)
Who to talk to: Mrs Torrealba, Mrs Drobez, Mrs Wright, Miss Murphy
Te Reo Māori: 10MAO
Prerequisites: Year 9 Māori or equivalent level.
Course Objectives:
This course is an extension to the Year 9 Māori course. In Year 10 Māori there is a strong
communicative focus. The students will learn about Māori culture, grammar and language,
and will have the opportunity to develop their skills in the following:
● Tikanga - values/beliefs of the Māori
● Waiata – Māori singing and dancing
● Karakia - Acknowledgements/prayers honouring ancestors/elders
● Whanaungatanga - building relationships
● Whakapapa - Genealogy
Te Reo Māori is an official language in Aotearoa, and Māori speakers are now on high demand.
Being able to speak Te Reo Māori will give you insight into the Māori culture and open doors to
many career paths including; journalism, hospitality and tourism, teaching, performing arts, law,
medicine, social work and business.
Course Content:
By the end of the year students will be able to speak, listen, read and write in Te Reo Māori
in the following areas:
● Te Haerenga ki te Tāone - Going To Town
● Mahi Hākinakina - Sports and Leisure Activities
● Ngā mahi a te Rā - Daily Routines
● Tōku Akomanga - My Class
● Te Hararei - Planning a Holiday
● Manaakitanga - Hospitality
Cost: $30 Education Perfect (one charge for all languages), Māori To Go Workbook 2
Who to talk to: Whaea Cydel Peters
22 Year 10 Options 2020Textiles & Design: 10TEX
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
● To give students the opportunity to work with a range of fabrics through the production
of a variety of products.
● To give students an understanding of the fundamentals of fashion design.
● To give students a broad understanding of societal aspects of the fashion industry.
● To help prepare students for Year 11 Textiles and Design.
Course Content:
● Term 1-Patterns and woven fabrics- Students will create a circle skirt pattern and
construct a skirt using this pattern- this may be a layered skirt, a rah-rah skirt and may
be any length of the student’s choosing
● Term 2-Hoodie Design- students will sketch. design and make a hoodie from knit fabric
based on the class pattern.
● Term 3-FashionStore- In groups and as a collaboration with year 10 Spatial students will
design a Fashion store and create a mini- range for this store
● Term 4-Charity Project- students will design and create a textiles gift using applied
designs for Foster Care christmas gifts.
●
Techniques covered:
● Colour and design elements re clothing/designing.
● Applied design- free embroidery, applique, screen- printing, textiles techniques
● Fabrics - their performance, suitable use and care.
● The fashion industry – the good and the bad.
Where this course could lead:
This subject continues into Years 11, 12 and 13.
Who to talk to: Ms Huitema, Mrs Barsdell
23 Year 10 Options 2020COURSES AVAILABLE IN 2020
LEARNING
YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13
AREA
ARTS Art (half year) Art Design Design
Art (full year) Painting Painting
Printmaking Printmaking
Sculpture Sculpture
Photography Photography Photography
Art History Art History-Modern
Art History-
Renaissance
Drama (half year) Drama Drama Drama
Drama (full year) Dance/Drama
Music (half year) Music Performance Music Performance Music
Music (full year) Music Studies Music Studies
ENGLISH English English English English
English Shakespeare
Foundation English English Foundation
English for English for English for English for
Speakers of Other Speakers of Other Speakers of Other Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL) Languages (ESOL) Languages (ESOL) Languages (ESOL)
Literacy
Media Studies Media Studies
Writing for Publication
LANGUAGES Chinese Second Chinese Second Chinese Second Chinese Second
OTHER THAN Language Language Language Language
ENGLISH Chinese Heritage Chinese Heritage
Language Language
Classical Studies Classical Studies
French French French French
Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese
Latin Latin Latin Latin
Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish
Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori
MATHEMATICS Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Calculus Calculus
Core Mathematics Mathematics Combined Mathematics
Foundation Mathematics Statistics Statistics A
Mathematics Statistics B
24 Year 10 Options 2020LEARNING
YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13
AREA
Child Development Early Childhood Ed
PHYSICAL Health Health Sociology & Health Sociology & Health Sociology &
EDUCATION Investigations Investigations Investigations
AND HEALTH Physical Education Physical Education & Physical Health
Health Programme Programme
Sports Science Sports Science Sports Science
SCIENCE Science Science - 2 or 4 of
* Biology Biology Biology
* Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry
* Earth & Space
* Physics Physics Physics
Human Biology
Environmental Environmental Education for Education for
Science Science Sustainability Sustainability
SOCIAL Accounting Accounting Accounting
SCIENCES Business Studies Business Studies Business Studies
Business Enterprise
& Legal Studies
Social Studies Economics Economics Economics
Geography Geography Geography
History History History
Legal Studies
Travel & Tourism Travel & Tourism
TECHNOLOGY Technology Design Technology Design Technology Design Technology
Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology
Food Technology Food Technology Food Technology Food Technology
Hospitality Hospitality
Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics
Graphics (Beginners) Graphics (Beginners)
Textiles & Design Textiles & Design Textiles & Design Textiles & Design
LEARNING
Learning Skills Prog Learning Skills Prog Learning Skills Prog Learning Skills Prog
CENTRE
Philosophy
CAREER
Vocational Pathways Vocational Pathways
EDUCATION
A subject printed in italics is compulsory
A subject printed in heavy type has a pre-requisite, and at certain levels will require a minimum
standard for achievement in the previous year.
There is a reception class for students with little familiarity with English.
There may be changes to this list for 2020. Availability of subjects will depend on sufficient student
numbers and staffing.
25 Year 10 Options 2020INFORMATION ABOUT YEAR 11
At present all students study eight subjects, including the following compulsory subjects:
1. A) English or English for Speakers of Other Languages
B) A Mathematics course
C) A Science course. Choose one of
a) Advancing Science
i) 4 hour course - two sciences
ii) 8 hour course – four sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space
and Physics
b) Environmental Studies
c) Human Biology
D) Physical Education and Health
2. Students must choose two or three other subjects (depending on the Science choice).
Subjects in bold have a pre-requisite, and/or require a minimum standard of
achievement in previous year.
Accounting Health Sociology and Investigations
Art History
Chinese Japanese
Design Technology Latin
Digital Media Learning Skills Programme
Digital Technology Music
Drama Photography
Economics Spanish
Environmental Science Sports Science
Food Technology Te Reo Māori
French Textiles & Design
Geography Writing for Publication
Graphics
26 Year 10 Options 2020COURSE SELECTION GUIDE
Subject Choice for Year 10 2020
Before you complete the on-line course selection please ensure that you have looked at pages
24-25 of the Course Selection Booklet and checked your possible Year 11 subjects.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS (HALF YEAR OPTIONS)
SUBJECT CHOICE 1: (Half year Technology Course):
All students will study a 6 month course in one of the following: Spatial Design, Product Design
or Robotics.
SUBJECT CHOICE 2 (Half year Arts Course):
In addition students will also study a 6 month course in one of the Arts subjects (Art, Music,
Drama). Students who are really interested in an 'Arts' subject eg. Drama may prefer to study it
for a year. They should then choose a different 'Arts' subject eg. Music in the compulsory section.
FULL YEAR OPTIONS
SUBJECT CHOICE 3 & 4
You may choose 2 other subjects. Place these subjects in subject choice 3 & 4.
NOTE: You may not choose the same Arts course – eg: Drama (half-year) and then Option Drama.
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CODE
SUBJECT CHOICE 1: Spatial Design 10DES
Choose ONE code in Robotics 10DER
this section. Product Design 10DEP
Art
SUBJECT CHOICE 2: 10ARC
Choose ONE code in Drama 10DRC
Music
this section. 10MUC
Art 10ART French 10FRE
SUBJECT CHOICE
3 & 4: Business Studies 10BUS Graphics 10GRA
Chinese Second
10CHN Japanese 10JPN
Choose TWO codes Language
in this section. Digital Technology 10DIT Latin 10LAT
Drama 10DRA Music 10MUS
English for speakers of
other languages 10ESL Philosophy 10PHI
(10ESA)
English for speakers of
other languages 10ESL Spanish 10SPA
(10ESL)
Environmental Studies 10EVS Te Reo Māori 10MAO
Food Technology 10FTE Textiles & Design 10TEX
Please remember the final deadline for on-line course selection is no later than Monday 12 August
2019.
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