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FAHS - FEILDING HIGH SCHOOL
2018
Year 9 Course Information
1CONTENTS
3. Introduction
4. 2018 Academic Curriculum
6. NZQA - NCEA Certificates and Endorsement
7. University Entrance
8. Scholarship
9. Vocational Pathways Certificate
10. Year 9 core subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Education,
Science, Social Studies, Health
16. Choosing your Year 9 option subjects
2018 Year 9 Proposed Options
17. 9AGR Agriculture
18. 9ART Art
19. 9BUS Business Studies
20. 9DVC Design and Visual Communication (Graphics)
21. 9DTE Digital Technology
22. 9DRA Drama
23. 9FTE Food Technology
24. 9FRE French Introduction
25. 9FRX French Extension
26. 9GEO Geography
27. 9HIS History
28. 9HRT Horticulture
29. 9JPN Japanese Introduction
30. 9JPX Japanese Extension
31. 9MUS Music
32. 9MAO Te Reo Māori
33. 9THM Technology Hard Materials
34. 9TTE Technology Textiles
2INTRODUCTION
The following information has been prepared to help you understand the course structure at FAHS -
Feilding High School and to help you select your Year 9 option subjects for 2018. You will be making your
selection on your enrolment form.
GROUP CLASS
• Students will be placed in a Group class for daily administration each morning, and for Reading each
afternoon
• Each Group class includes students at all levels: Year 9 - Year 13
• Each Group class is one of six in each of the school’s eight Houses
CORE CLASS
• After consultation with their contributing school, a student will be placed into a core class of Year 9
students.
• This core class may be a top band class, a mid band class (two of which will have teacher aide
support) or a homeroom class for students who have significant learning needs.
• You will be in the same core class for all of your core subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical
Education, Science and Social Studies.
• For Physical Education you will have two lessons per week, and for each of the rest of your core
subjects you will have four lessons per week.
OPTION CLASSES
• You will also be taking eight option classes throughout the year - two each term.
• In your option classes, you will not be in your usual core class; there will be students from different
Year 9 core classes in each option class.
• For each option class you will have four lessons per week.
• Your option classes will change every ten weeks.
• Health is a compulsory option.
• You must select seven options (and a reserve) from the subjects on your enrolment form.
If you have questions or concerns about selecting your options, contact one of the
Year 9 Deans - Mrs Cecile Ellery or Mrs Anne-Marie Dawson.
Please note, all information in this booklet may be subject to some change before the start of the 2018
school year.
We will try to fulfil the wishes of students and parents in selecting courses,
but the school reserves the right to limit or modify classes according to:
- The ability and needs of the student
- Available staffing
- Available facilities
32018 ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
KEY: Underlined - Compulsory Subject; (S) - Semester Course;
# - Approved Subject for UE; * - Scholarship Examination available
YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13
ARTS
Art Art Art Practical Practical Art Art Painting*#
Art Design Art Design*#
Photography Photography*#
Drama Drama Drama Drama Drama*#
Music Music Music Music Music*#
Performance Technology Performance Tech 1(S) Performance Tech
Performance Tech 2(S)
LANGUAGES
English English English A English A English A*#
English Studies English Studies English Studies #
English Skills English Skills English Skills
English Language Learning English Language Learning
Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies*#
French Introduction
French Extension French French French French*#
Japanese Introduction
Japanese Extension Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese*#
Te Reo Māori Introduction
Te Reo Māori (Full Year) Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori*#
Tikanga Māori
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics A Mathematics Calculus*#
Mathematics Studies Mathematics Studies Statistics*#
Mathematics Skills Mathematics Skills Mathematics #
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH
Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education & Health Recreational PE (S) Fitness for Sport 1 (S)
Health Health Fitness for Sport 2 (S)
Health (S)
Sport Science Sport Science Sport Science*#
Sport Coaching (S)
Outdoor Adventure Outdoor Leadership
Outdoor Education Outdoor Management
Driver Education (S)
42018 ACADEMIC CURRICULUM continued …
YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13
SCIENCE
Science Science Science A Science
Science Studies Biology Biology*#
Science Skills Chemistry Chemistry*#
Physics Physics*#
Chemistry-Biology
Chemistry-Physics
Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Agribusiness Agribusiness*#
Agriscience Agriscience*#
Horticulture Horticulture Horticulture Horticulture
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Land Skills Land Skills Land Skills
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies (S) Social Studies*#
Geography Geography Geography Geography*#
History History History History*#
Tourism Tourism
Psychology
Business Studies Business Studies (S)
Accounting Accounting Accounting*#
Economics Economics Economics*#
Financial Beginnings (S)
TECHNOLOGY
Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology*#
Computer Skills Computer Skills
Food Food Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition*#
Hospitality Hospitality Hospitality
Food Technology*#
Textiles Textiles Textiles Textiles Textiles
Design and Visual Design and Visual Design and Visual Design and Visual Design and Visual
Communication Communication Communication Communication Communication *#
Hard Materials Hard Materials Hard Materials Building Building
Engineering Engineering
Automotive (S)
VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
Gateway Gateway
SPEC SPEC SPEC
Transition Transition Transition
5NZQA QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
We offer a range of NZQA qualifications: NCEA Certificates at Levels 1, 2 and 3, and
University Entrance, as well as a number of National Certificates in specific subject
areas: Cookery, Coffee Appreciation, Building, Primary Industries, Travel and Tourism.
Many of our subjects (especially at Year 12) offer credits towards the new Vocational
Pathways Certificates at Level 2.
Scholarship is also available in most Year 13 courses (see Table 2 on page 12).
NCEA CERTIFICATES
NCEA Level 1 Certificate
80 credits at Level 1 or higher
Must include
- 10 literacy credits (English, Te Reo or specific standards in other subjects)
- 10 numeracy (Mathematics or specific standards in other subjects)
NCEA Level 2 Certificate
80 credits 60 at Level 2 or higher
20 may be at Level 1
• Students must have met the Level 1 literacy and numeracy requirements
NCEA Level 3 Certificate
80 credits 60 at Level 3 or higher
20 may be at Level 2
• Students must have met the Level 1 literacy and numeracy requirements
ENDORSEMENT
Certificate Endorsement
Level 1, 2 and 3 NCEA Certificates may be endorsed ‘With Merit’ or
‘With Excellence’.
• ‘With Merit’ endorsement requires 50 credits at Merit or higher at the level of
that certificate or higher.
• ‘With Excellence’ endorsement requires 50 credits at Excellence at the level of
that certificate or higher.
Subject Endorsement
Subject endorsement also applies to each subject at all year levels.
• To gain a Merit endorsement for a subject, you must gain 14 credits at Merit or
higher in that subject in the same year, and at least 3 credits must come from
internal assessment and 3 credits from external assessment.
• To gain an Excellence endorsement for a subject, you must gain 14 credits at
Excellence in that subject in the same year, and at least 3 credits must come
from internal assessment and 3 credits from external assessment.
6UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE
To be awarded a University Entrance qualification, you must have achieved all of the following:
• NCEA Level 3 Certificate
• 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects (see Table 1, page 12)
• UE numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or higher from specific achievement standards across a
range of subjects, or all three specific numeracy unit standards
• UE literacy - 10 credits (five in reading and five in writing) at Level 2 or higher from
specific standards.
To be enrolled in a university you must meet their entry requirements
Universities are now setting -their own entry requirements
-their own Literacy requirements
Some courses may - have specific subject prerequisites i.e. specific Y13 courses
- have specific required standards
- have higher entry requirements such as a greater number of Merit
and Excellence grades
- be selective and choose the highest achieving students
For more information, contact Careers Advisors
Deans
University liaison officers.
APPROVED SUBJECTS FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE
Courses that are offered at FAHS - Feilding High School
and are APPROVED SUBJECTS for University Entrance
Please note:
- a combination of the Sciences (BIO, CHE, PHY) may provide an additional Approved subject Science
- a combination of the Mathematics (CAL, MAT, STA) may provide an additional Approved subject Mathematics
- a combination of the Technology (DTE, DVC, FTE, TTE) may provide an additional Approved subject Technology
Accounting ACC English ENG ENS Photography (Practical Art) PHO
Agriculture/Horticulture AGBU AGSC French FRE Physical Education SPS
Biology BIO Geography GEO Physics PHY
Calculus CAL History HIS Social Studies SSS
Chemistry CHE Home Economics FNU Statistics STA
Design and Visual Communication DVC Japanese JPN Te Reo Maori MAO
Design (Practical Art) DES Mathematics MAT Technology
Digital Technology DTE Media Studies MED - Food FTE
Drama DRA Music Studies MUS - Textiles TTE
Economics ECO Painting (Practical Art) ARP
7SCHOLARSHIP
• Assessed in an extra exam for each subject, other than for Sport Science (a report is required) and
for
those for which an extra portfolio is submitted
• Only one portfolio may be submitted in Practical Art or in Technology
• Scholarship Food and Nutrition is available as Scholarship Physical Education
Table 2: SCHOLARSHIP SUBJECTS
SCHOLARSHIP SUBJECTS offered at FAHS – Feilding High School
Accounting ACC Japanese JPN
Agriculture AGSC Media Studies MED
Biology BIO Music Studies MUS
Calculus CAL Physical Education SPS FNU
Chemistry CHE Physics PHY
Design and Visual Communication DVC Statistics STA
Digital Technology DTE Te Reo Maori MAO
Drama DRA Technology (one option)
Economics ECO - Food FTE
English ENA - Textiles TTE
French FRE Visual Arts (one option)
Geography GEO - Design DES
History HIS - Painting ARP
Home Economics (FNU) (assessed as PE Schol) - Photography PHO
8VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS AWARD
Six Vocational Pathways sectors have been established
Construction and Infrastructure
Creative Industries
Manufacturing and Technology
Primary Industries
Service Industries
Social and Community Services
Within each sector, specific Achievement Standards and Unit Standards have been
identified as either recommended standards or sector related standards.
Standards you have achieved may
show you where your strengths lie
show employers where your strengths and abilities lie
The standards achieved may contribute towards one or more Vocational Pathways
Awards that may be in any one of the six sectors listed above.
To receive a Vocational Pathways Award you must
Achieve NCEA Level 2
Meet the NCEA Literacy and Numeracy requirements
Gain 60 Level 2 credits from recommended standards
Of the 60 credits, 20 Level 2 credits must be from sector related standards
At present you can achieve a Vocational Pathways Award only at Level 2.
The course outlines that follow, show where standards assessed against may contribute towards a
Level 2 Vocational Pathways Award.
You can check your progress towards any of the Vocational Pathways Award in your academic
record.
For more information about Vocational Pathways Awards, log on to
http://youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways
9YEAR 9 CORE SUBJECTS
You will study five compulsory core subjects in your core class.
In each of these subjects
• you should be in the same class with the same group of students for the whole year.
• you will have four lessons in each week.
• you will have each subject in a different room.
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Year 9 English 9ENG
The Year 9 English course is designed to introduce students to secondary school English.
Topics covered include
• novel
• poetry
• film
• static image
• speech
Teachers will also work with students to reinforce fundamental spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
Essay, formal and creative writing will all be covered in the course.
There will be opportunities to extend gifted and talented students and support can be put in place for
those students who need some extra help.
This is a diverse and enjoyable course that will prepare students for further study in English.
10Year 9 Mathematics 9MAT
Students will consolidate their mathematical knowledge, develop their problem solving skills, and explore
and extend new mathematical concepts.
The Year 9 Mathematics course covers
• number and algebra
• geometry and measurement
• statistics and probability
Students will learn through a variety of classroom activities as well as the integration of e-learning tools.
The school provides two weekly mathematics tutorials and access to Moodle to complement student
learning by providing extra support.
Success in the senior school is very much dependent on the skills, habits and routines students develop in
the junior school.
11Year 9 Physical Education 9PEH
9 Physical Education is a compulsory core subject. Students will have 2 lessons per week
throughout the year.
In Year 9 Physical Education students will study a range of different activities.
The units of work and activities we offer include:
• Striking and fielding games
• Cross country
• Aquatics
• Invasion games
• Adventure based learning
• Movement – gymnastics / dance
Students learn about team work, leadership as well as their body’s response to exercise.
12Year 9 Health 9PEH
Year 9 Health is a compulsory option.
Students will have 4 lessons per week for one term (10 weeks).
Students will study a range of topics:
• Puberty
• Healthy relationships
• Bullying
• Drugs and alcohol
• Cyber safety
13Year 9 Science 9SCI
In Year 9 Science students will study the following units of work:
• Science skills
• Chemistry of matter
• Chemistry - physical and chemical change; separating substances
• Classification in biology and ecology
• Human body: blood and circulation
• Human body: food and digestion
• Physics of light
• Motion and force
• Astronomy
Students begin by becoming familiar with the laboratory equipment. They will develop science skills which
include investigating, planning, collecting data and analysing it.
The course has a strong practical component, where possible.
The topics covered during the year will help develop a broader knowledge and understanding of biology,
chemistry, physics and astronomy.
Some classes will have extension in some areas during the year, while other classes will follow a modified
science programme.
Fees:
$7.00
14Year 9 Social Studies 9SST
Year 9 social studies is about how societies work and how people can participate as critical, active, informed
and responsible citizens.
A wide range of topics is studied to help students learn about the way the world works.
These topics can be from the past, present, and future and from places within and beyond New Zealand.
Students learn about concepts or big ideas that affect us all.
These include but are not limited to:
• Resources and Sustainability
• Wealth, Poverty and Inequality
• Government
• Human Rights
• Cultural Identity and Cultural Interaction
Students will learn through a combination of in-class activities and inquiry.
Field trips may also run to reinforce learning from the classroom.
Fees:
$5.00
15CHOOSING YOUR YEAR 9 OPTION SUBJECTS
• You must choose seven options from those described on the following
pages; Health is the eighth and compulsory option.
• The first five must be chosen as directed on the enrolment form: one from
Languages, two from Arts and two from Technology.
• You must the select a further three (and a spare). You should enter them
on your enrolment form in rank order –
1 is your 1st first choice to 4 for your 4th choice.
16AGRICULTURE 9AGR
Agriculture is part of our primary industries and therefore is one of our most important industries.
What I will learn:
• Primary industries in NZ: what they are and their importance to us as a country.
This includes pastoral and non-pastoral farming in NZ.
• Livestock classes in NZ: this could include sheep, cattle, deer, pigs and goats.
• Nutrition: how we feed our stock with particular emphasis on pastures and crops.
• FAHS farms: Manawanui and Ngakauanui
How I will learn:
• Classroom lessons
• Visits to the school farms
Fees
$5.00
17ART 9ART
9 Art teaches students how to make artworks and communicate ideas using the processes and procedures of
art.
What I will learn:
Students will learn how to respond to and reflect on their own and others’ work using the language, symbols
and text that are specific to our subject
How I will learn:
Skills will be obtained through practical work with varied media and by participating in, and contributing to,
class and group activities demonstrating the values that are important to this subject.
Other detail:
The fee associated with the course covers the cost of the students’ take-home materials.
Fees:
$10.00
18BUSINESS STUDIES 9BUS
Consumer studies is an introductory course studying economic and financial matters that affect us all.
What I will learn:
• Important economic concepts that affect our daily lives, such as scarcity, decision making and
opportunity cost.
• An understanding of the role of the Government in our lives, in particular taxes and government
spending.
• Basic financial literacy tools to help us manage our income, such as saving, budgeting and insurance.
How I will learn:
The content and skills in this course will be learnt through a combination of structured bookwork, class
discussions and practical activities.
Fees:
$5.00
19DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION 9DVC
Design and Visual Communication is the study of design and visual communication
What I will learn:
Students will learn how to use the design process to create and develop original ideas to solve a design
problem.
The construction and presentation of freehand and instrumental drawings is taught, allowing students to
communicate their ideas in the best way possible.
How I will learn:
Students will carry out their work using a range of media including paper, computers, portfolios and model
making.
There will be a major project which will enable students to develop their presentation and communication
skills
Fees
$10.00
20DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY 9DTE
Digital technologies impact on every aspect of our lives and are vitally important in our rapidly changing
society.
What I will learn:
Students will
• learn how computer science has evolved
• explore the fundamentals of computer programming languages
• learn how to use Web 2.0 and presentation tools to communicate and enhance study skills
• become confident digital citizens who safely use digital technologies
How I will learn:
Skills will be learned through the creation of digital media, use of basic programming languages and
presentations.
Fees:
$8.00
21DRAMA 9DRA
9 Drama has a special focus on exploring core physical skills of performance while building social skills and
the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
What I will learn:
Students will learn how to effectively create the elements of Drama in performance through their use of
body, voice, movement and space. They will explore physical storytelling and learn the actors’ ‘tricks’ for
creating role, tension, focus and action. The course is designed for absolute beginners through to students
who have extensive performance experience.
How I will learn:
Skills will be obtained through practical/physical workshops done as a class or in groups. Students will also
learn the language of Drama by keeping a weekly journal. There is no requirement of students to perform
publicly in this course.
Other detail:
Students may be invited to attend live performances as part of the Drama Department where appropriate.
The fee associated with the course covers the cost of photocopying for the students’ take-home journal.
Fees:
$3.00
22FOOD TECHNOLOGY 9FTE
What I will learn:
In this course of study, students’ will develop and extend their nutritional knowledge
and skill level through the processes of selecting, preparing, cooking, and serving food. Students will have
the opportunity to develop their creativity and experience a sense of accomplishment as they gain skills
that contribute to well-being.
How I will learn:
Students will have regular practical lessons designed to help them develop health enhancing attitudes to
food and nutrition.
Topics covered in this course will include
• hauora
• food safety
• food choices
• product development
Other detail:
Students will be required to provide some ingredients for practical lessons.
A fee is charged to assist with the supply of other ingredients.
Fees:
$10.00
23FRENCH INTRODUCTION 9FRE
When learning French the focus will be on communication and the ability to interact with each other. At
the same time, you will be able to explore another culture and compare it with your own personal world.
What I will learn
The course will give you a range of vocabulary and its pronunciation and will cover a variety of themes
from greetings to being able to introduce yourself.
You will learn about subjects that are relevant to you: family, school life, pets, time, and weather.
By the end of the course you will have started to build your confidence whether you are a beginner or
already have some knowledge and skills.
How I will learn
You will be given opportunities to research topics and compare what you find with your own knowledge so
to expand your understanding of the world.
The course will provide you with the material to practise and with some interactive activities to do in class.
Some homework will be required to review the vocabulary learnt during the lesson.
Other detail
Students who wish to study French in Year 10 should take the French Extension Course in Term 4 which is a
consolidation of the things learned earlier in the year.
Other detail
Fees
$6.00
24FRENCH EXTENSION 9FRX
Students will have completed the 10 week course of French Introduction in Term 1, 2 or 3 before entering
French Extension in Term 4.
What I will learn
You will continue to develop your skills in listening to and speaking French.
With reading and writing short scripts you will increase your knowledge of family and school and family
life.
The themes such as defining parents and siblings, describing them and what they are wearing will give the
support to learn and master the vocabulary and grammar structures of the new language.
How I will learn
You will learn through songs, role-plays, creating posters and other activities.
Other detail
Entry to Year 10 French requires students to have completed the French Extension option.
Fees
-
25GEOGRAPHY 9GEO
Geography is a study of the natural environment as the home of people.
What I will learn:
• How our environment is formed by natural processes
• How people use and change the environment
• Basic geographic skills such as map reading and construction, resource interpretation and research
• A geographic study of some major world issues, such as pollution, water use, migration or resources
How I will learn:
Through investigating and researching case studies, field work, and classroom based activities.
Fees:
$5.00
26HISTORY 9HIS
History is a study of the awesome world of the past: its triumphs, terrors, marvels and mistakes.
What I will learn:
Students will learn the skills of historical research, to think critically and become an informed citizen of the
modern world. The focus will be on the ‘stories’ of past events, eras and civilisations while building a
practical skills base for future learning.
Topics:
- Ancient Civilisations
- Medieval Europe
- New Zealand in the 1960’s
How I will learn:
Through investigating interesting case studies, using a variety of written, visual, aural and oral up-to-date
resources, class discussions and simulations.
Fees:
$5.00
27HORTICULTURE 9HRT
Horticulture is a vital industry both in New Zealand and globally – horticulture feeds the world.
What I will learn:
Students will be introduced to the world of plants and their significance to both the New Zealand economy
and the region’s economy. Students will raise seedlings, propagate plants from cuttings and learn how to
successfully manage plant growth. They will work in the horticulture garden plots and be responsible for
the plants grown in there.
How I will learn:
Learning will be achieved through practical work, managing a garden, demonstrations and both group and
individual project work.
Other details:
There is a small course fee which contributes to the purchase of seeds, potting mix and other materials.
Student are able to take home many of the plants they grow.
Fees:
$5.00
28JAPANESE INTRODUCTION 9JPN
Students are not expected to have any knowledge of Japanese before entering this course.
What I will learn:
The Written Language:
Students will learn the basics of the written language, starting with Hiragana the syllabary script. Hiragana
is phonetic and as Japanese has vowel sounds that are almost identical to Te Reo Maori is easy to learn.
With a new picture card system, students can learn to recognize all 46 letters of Hiragana in a one-hour
lesson and in less than 10 weeks become proficient at writing it. Homework consists of completing
Hiragana drill sheets for each line of the chart and tests are held weekly to assess the students’ knowledge.
These drill sheets are not time-consuming and easy to use. Students will learn to write their own names in
the Katakana script but this is not generally introduced till year 10.
The Spoken Language:
From the outset it is the aim to encourage students to introduce themselves in Japanese, memorizing at
least 10 sentences including information about name, age, school, grade and likes and dislikes. Classroom
instructions are often given in Japanese and correct cultural protocol and manners are taught and adhered
to.
How I will learn:
Students will learn to read and write Japanese via drill sheets, word finds and quiz games. The art of brush
writing and advanced technology is also used to reinforce the written and spoken language. DVDs, on line
activities, quizzes and games are used to make the lessons vibrant and interesting.
Skype sessions with their counterparts in Japan are sometimes part of this process of learning so real time
conversations in Japanese do occur.
Other detail:
A graduation ceremony is held at the end of the first 10 weeks and students are issued with certificates
and prizes.
Students who wish to study Japanese in Year 10 are encouraged to do the Japanese Extension Course in
Term 4 which is a consolidation of the things learned earlier in the year and has more of an emphasis on
cultural activities and real use of the language.
Fees:
$6.00
29JAPANESE EXTENSION 9JPX
Students will have completed the 10 week course of Japanese introduction in Term 1, 2 or 3 before
entering Japanese Extension in Term 4.
What I will learn
The Written Language
• Students will revise Hiragana both reading and writing to refresh their memories and consolidate
what they learned in a Japanese Introduction option.
• There will be more intensive learning of the Hiragana script and a Certificate of Achievement will be
awarded to all those who get a 100% pass in the Hiragana test at the end of Term 4.
• Students will also be introduced to Japanese calligraphy (Shodo/Shuji).
• More advanced sentence structure and grammar will be learned.
The Spoken Language
• There will be an expectation that students use Japanese during class time when addressing the
teacher, when talking to each other or when introducing themselves to a group.
• Conversation role plays will be used to help them and to encourage them to use Japanese naturally
in class
How I will learn
Examples of conversation on DVD, the internet and Skype will be used to help students get used to
speaking and listening in a more natural way. Students will meet native speakers and engage in
conversation with them as much as possible. Students will watch Japanese animated videos in the target
language with English subtitles to help them get used to listening to Japanese.
Cultural Emphasis
Students will be introduced to Japanese life style, food, festivals, martial arts, traditional music and
technological achievements. “The Last Samurai” movie will be shown and also a sushi party held during the
last few days of the term to introduce them to food, table etiquette and the use of chopsticks.
Fees:
-
30MUSIC 9MUS
9 Music exposes students to different genres, instruments and eras of music, while introducing them to the
discipline of learning an instrument by attending lessons and practising.
The course is designed for absolute beginners through to students who have extensive performance
experience.
What I will learn:
Students have the opportunity to learn an orchestral instrument they have never played before and attend
itinerant lessons, as well as the opportunity to play guitar and keyboard in class.
How I will learn:
Skills will be obtained through practical activities, listening to music and some theory work. Students are
issued an instrument and attend itinerant lessons in small groups once a week. In class, they will learn music
to play together. There is no requirement of students to perform publicly in this course.
Other details:
Students may have opportunities to attend live concerts and workshops performed by other students or
professionals.
The fee associated with the course covers the cost of instrument hire and lesson fees which are highly
subsidized.
Fees:
$25.00
31TE REO MĀORI 9MAO/9MO
Students may choose to study Te Reo Māori for one term or for a full year.
ONE TERM 9MAO
What I will learn:
Year 9 students will study whānau in Term 1. This will include learning basic pronunciation of the language
and acquiring and developing skills and confidence in listening, speaking, writing and reading Te Reo Māori.
Students will also learn about tikanga Māori and te ao Māori.
FULL YEAR 9MO1/2/3/4
Further study will include tōku kāinga (my home), te marae, kai, hākinakina, myths and legends. This will
build on the introductory course to further develop skills in listening, speaking, writing and reading.
All students will participate in mahi toi (art) and ngā mahi-ā-Rehia (traditional Māori games)
How will I learn:
By speaking, listening, reading and writing and through practical work such as art and craft, Māori
performing arts and games.
Other detail:
A marae visit may take place during the year and other trips may arise.
Students will be encouraged to join Te Rau Huia, the school’s kapa haka group, and to support other
kaupapa the Māori department is involved in such as Ngā Manu Kōrero, Pae Rangatahi, Matariki
celebrations and pōwhiri.
Students who have come from a Te Reo Māori immersion programme, such as a Kura Kaupapa, may be
assessed to enter a higher level class if necessary.
Fees:
$6.00
32TECHNOLOGY HARD MATERIALS 9THM
This course will introduce students to technological practice within the context of materials technology with
a focus on hard materials such as, but not limited to, wood, metal and plastic.
What I will learn:
Students will develop their technological practice and knowledge. This will be done through problem solving,
applying the design process and using practical skills to produce a practical outcome.
How I will learn:
Students will learn by using basic tools and machines and sketching to enhance their skills and projects
Fees:
$25.00
33TECHNOLOGY TEXTILES 9TTE
This course includes components of design, development, mock up and prototype.
What I will learn:
The aim of this course is to learn the basics of sewing including machine use, seams, zips, pockets and
finishing techniques.
Students will also use a range of media to add design features to their work.
How I will learn:
Students will complete a sampler of the skills taught and then go on to design and make a garment of their
choice.
Other detail:
Students are required to provide fabric and other necessary materials for their design.
The fee is to assist with the supply of materials such overlocker thread, needles, calico, paint.
Fees:
$8.00
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