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Junior Courses Planner 2021
EMPOWER YOUR FUTURE
Contents
Kia Ora ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Our Goal............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Junior course structure .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Your timetable - Courses .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Your timetable – Electives and more .............................................................................................................................. 5
My Personal Profile ............................................................................................................................... 6
How do I choose my courses? ............................................................................................................. 7
Step 1 Read the course list ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Step 2 Shortlist your courses.......................................................................................................................................... 8
The Arts Courses ................................................................................................................................ 10
A Rebel With a Cause (Graffiti/Art Painting) - REBELART ..................................................................................10
Art Beat (Painting/Printmaking/Sculpture/Photography) - ARTBEAT ...............................................................10
Art Work of Oceania (Painting/Printmaking/Sculpture) - OCEANART ...............................................................10
Beyond Electronic Art (Design/Sculpture) - BEYONART .....................................................................................10
Electronic Art (Design/Sculpture) - ELECART......................................................................................................11
The Lightbox (Design/Photography/Animation) - LIGHTBOX .............................................................................11
The Science of Art (Photography/Painting/Sculpture/Printmaking) - SCIART .................................................11
FUNdamentals of Music - FUNMUSIC .................................................................................................................11
Advanced Junior Music - ADVMUSIC ...................................................................................................................12
Monumental Momentum - MONMOM .................................................................................................................12
Junior Musical Theatre - JUNTHEA ......................................................................................................................12
Contemporary Dance - CONDANCE .....................................................................................................................13
aDvANCE - ADVDANCE .........................................................................................................................................13
English Courses ................................................................................................................................. 14
A New Take - NEWTAKE .......................................................................................................................................14
It's a Mad World - MADWORLD ............................................................................................................................14
Life’s a Game - LIFEGAME ...................................................................................................................................14
Lights, Camera, Action - LICAMACT .....................................................................................................................14
More Than Words - MOREWORD .........................................................................................................................15
On a High Note - HIGHNOTE.................................................................................................................................15
Sell it to Me - SELLTOME ......................................................................................................................................15
Survival of the Fittest - SURVFIT ..........................................................................................................................15
The Meaning of Life - MEANLIFE .........................................................................................................................16
Junior ESOL - JUNESOL ........................................................................................................................................16
Language Courses ............................................................................................................................. 17
Let’s go to Japan! - LETGOJAP .............................................................................................................................17
Let’s go to Japan 2! – LEGOJAP2 ........................................................................................................................17
Taha Māori: Tai Timu – TAITIMU ..........................................................................................................................17
Taha Māori: Tai Pari – TAIPARI ............................................................................................................................17
Māori Performing Arts – MPA ..............................................................................................................................18
Whakairo/Raranga/Māori Art – TOIORA .............................................................................................................18
Mathematics Courses........................................................................................................................ 19
Animal Paradise – ANIDISE..................................................................................................................................19
Champions League – CHAMLEAG .......................................................................................................................19
Foodie Heaven – FOODHEAV ...............................................................................................................................19
It Starts with Imagination – STARIMAG ...............................................................................................................19
Me vs Wild – MEWILD ..........................................................................................................................................20
My Planet, Our People, The Future – PLANFUTR ...............................................................................................20
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 2
Putting Heads Together – HEADSTOG ................................................................................................................20
Sports Analytics – SPORTAN ................................................................................................................................20
Health and Physical Education Courses .......................................................................................... 21
Figuring it Out – Managing Wellbeing – MANWELL ...........................................................................................21
Mind, Body, Soul – MINBOSO ..............................................................................................................................21
Get Me Moving – GETMEMOV .............................................................................................................................21
Take Me to the Next Level – ONETLEV ...............................................................................................................21
Just Do It (Ball Skills) – BALLSKIL .......................................................................................................................22
How Can I Be Better? (Health and Exercise Science) – BEBETTER ..................................................................22
You Are What You Eat – WHATEAT ......................................................................................................................22
L.I.F.E. (Learning Important Skills For Everything) – LIFE ..................................................................................22
Waiopehu Kitchens Rule – WAIKITCH.................................................................................................................23
‘The Real Life Game’: What Makes You Unique? – REALLIFE...........................................................................23
Science Courses ................................................................................................................................ 24
Being Alive – ALIVESCI .........................................................................................................................................24
Earth, Water, Wind and Fire: Aotearoa – EARTHSCI ..........................................................................................24
Explosive Science – EXPLOSCI ............................................................................................................................24
Forensics Science – FORENSCI ...........................................................................................................................24
Journey to Mars – MARSSURV ............................................................................................................................25
Medical Science – MEDSCI..................................................................................................................................25
Move It – MOVESCI...............................................................................................................................................25
The Psychology of Crime – PSCHSCI ...................................................................................................................25
Social Sciences Courses ................................................................................................................... 26
A Better Earth: Human Rights and Environmental Studies – HUMANRIG ........................................................26
Aotearoa’s Early Beginnings – FIRSTBEG ...........................................................................................................26
Guts and Glory – GUTGLORY ...............................................................................................................................27
Leadership in Action – LEADACT .........................................................................................................................27
The World and its People (General Social Studies) – GENSOS .........................................................................27
Tiki Tour – TIKITOUR.............................................................................................................................................28
Enterprise – ENTER ..............................................................................................................................................28
Technology Courses ........................................................................................................................... 29
Architecture: Creative – ARCCREAT ....................................................................................................................29
Architecture: Technical – ARCTECH ....................................................................................................................29
Character and Costume Design – CHARACT ......................................................................................................29
Laser Cutting and 3D Printing – LASERCUT .......................................................................................................29
Metal Technology: Creative – MCREATE .............................................................................................................29
Metal Technology: Trade Skills – METTRADE .....................................................................................................30
Wood Technology: Craftsmanship – WOODCRAFT .............................................................................................30
Wood Technology: Upcycling – UPCYCLED .........................................................................................................30
Fashion: Sewing Skills – FASHION ......................................................................................................................30
Fashion: Shoe Design – SHOEDES......................................................................................................................30
And The Oscar Goes To…. – VIDESTAR ...............................................................................................................31
Want to be a Social Media Influencer? – SOCIAMED ........................................................................................31
Think IT. Plan IT. Code IT! – CODEIT ....................................................................................................................31
Electives: Bigger and Better for 2021! ............................................................................................. 32
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 3
Kia Ora
Welcome to Waiopehu College!
We are excited to present our future-focused curriculum brochure for 2021, which will give you and other
students in Years 9 and 10 more choice in the courses that you study during your first two years at college.
This planner is for you and your family to read and discuss. We are sure you will find plenty of exciting new
courses to choose from. Please take some time to study it carefully and then follow the step by step
instructions so that we can start putting your personalised timetable together.
In this planner we will learn a bit about you, your interests, talents and passions as well as those areas you
might want to develop further. Every one of our courses contains the key skills and knowledge that you will
need to flourish in the junior school so that you are prepared for success in NCEA and your future. For those
students working at high academic levels, our courses are designed to enable you to tackle NCEA
assessments early if appropriate.
Our Goal
Our goal is to nurture
and grow you through a
curriculum that inspires
and engages, to make
sure you leave college
empowered to make a
difference personally,
socially and in your
chosen future pathways.
Junior course structure
Look above to the ‘Inspire’ arrow, our courses are grouped in to these three main strands:
Community and Society These courses will help you learn more about our local community or
New Zealand as a whole, or will develop skills to help you grow into a
more confident, active citizen.
Critical Thinking These courses will challenge you to use all sorts of information to form
opinions, judgments, conclusions, and so on. You will learn how to think
in different ways.
Creativity and Innovation These courses will give you opportunities to develop your problem-
solving skills or express your creativity in a whole range of different
ways.
There are courses from each of the following learning areas that make up the New Zealand Curriculum:
• The Arts • Health and Physical Education
• English • Science
• Languages • Social Sciences
• Mathematics • Technology
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 4Your timetable - Courses
Your courses are
highlighted in the
purple blocks.
The year is divided into two semesters which are about 18 weeks long. You will study five courses in each
semester. That’s ten courses each year - a total of twenty different courses in the junior school!
It is important that you gain skills and knowledge from across our curriculum to best prepare for NCEA. To
achieve this, you will have a personal meeting with one of our leadership team to ensure your course
selections are best for you.
Your timetable – Electives and more
Everyone will study Hauora, Literacy and Numeracy, and a range of Modules which will be compulsory for all.
In addition, you will be able to choose from a wide range of Electives with which you will begin four mornings
each week. These will be presented to you in a separate booklet which will circulated by 23 October 2020
with full details of the selection process.
Every junior student will study a Module subject once a week. Topics include Health, Taha Māori, Careers,
Active Movement, Nutrition and Financial Literacy.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 5My Personal Profile Please use this page to tell us about your interests, passions and talents. This will help you decide on the courses that are best for you. My skills and interests My achievements so far in school Things I need to work on are outside school What is important in my future? What does my family expect of me? Things I want to know more Things that might interest me are Things my family think might about are interest me are Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 6
How do I choose my courses?
There are many courses to choose from.
To help you find what’s best for you, follow these steps.
Step 1 Read the course list
Read through all the course descriptions. This will take a while! You could do it with a friend or someone in
your whānau. Use a ‘traffic light system’ to narrow down your courses - write in the columns below with the
course title or code.
GREEN = Courses you would absolutely love to do
ORANGE = Courses that you might like to do
RED = Courses you don’t want to do
GREEN ORANGE RED
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 7Step 2 Shortlist your courses Once this is done, sort your green and orange courses into the ‘SHORTLIST’ table below. This will help you make sure that you have a broad variety across the learning areas. As a general rule of thumb, you should try and select at least two courses from each learning area. Please put one code in each box. Learning Area Course Codes The Arts English Languages Mathematics Health & Physical Education Science Social Sciences Technology Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 8
Step 3 Final course selection Name: Making sure you have a balance of learning areas, write your first 10 choices into the table below. Just write the course code - it’s in capital letters next to the course name. You need to ensure you study a broad range of courses from a variety of learning areas as it is important to gain the necessary skills and knowledge from across our curriculum to best prepare yourself for NCEA. Once you have chosen your top 10, please choose three more in order of priority (numbers 11-13) that could be backups. These may be needed if some courses clash, or if your chosen course has only a few students taking it, which may lead us to not being able to provide a teacher. The first row is an example to show you! Rank Course Code Strand Learning Area Example! ARTBEAT Community and Society The Arts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Back up courses 11 12 13 Do you have a good range of courses across the learning areas? Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 9
The Arts Courses
A Rebel With a Cause (Graffiti/Art Painting) - REBELART
Learning Area: The Arts – Visual Art Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course From paintings on cave walls to marks left by ancient Greeks, we begin to look at Graffiti
Description Art through the ages. New York city, the big Apple, this is where Graffiti Art boomed. Take a
look at the different art styles of Banksy, Keith Haring, and Jean Dubuffet. Be inspired by
the Hip Hop culture of New York. Find your voice through the political protests of this time;
Picasso and World War II, the Black Panther Party, Human Rights, and present practice
Graffiti Art/Protest Art - what do you want to say?
(Caters for all levels of experience - beginners to advanced)
Art Beat (Painting/Printmaking/Sculpture/Photography) - ARTBEAT
Learning Area: The Arts – Visual Art Strand: Community and Society
Course The course is designed around the concept of “turangawaewae - a place to stand”. Follow
Description your own passions and interests. Look at places, people and taonga (precious things) that
are important to you and have shaped your identity. You will develop research skills and
practical skills in Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Printmaking. Art Beat is designed to
be as inclusive as possible for all students.
(For all levels of experience - beginners to advanced)
Art Work of Oceania (Painting/Printmaking/Sculpture) - OCEANART
Learning Area: The Arts – Visual Art Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course Voyage the Pacific; through the Islands of Samoa, Tonga, Tokelau, Kiribati, and more.
Description Journey with artists such as Fatu Feu’u, John Pule, Lisa Reihana, and Michael Tuffery to
create amazing art works. We will step back in time and look at artifacts such as coins and
beads for trading, precious tapa cloth, and ceremonial head pieces. How does art influence
society, or how do different cultures influence art? On the shores of Aotearoa, New Zealand
we will create Kowhaiwhai (Māori patterns), and weave harakeke (flax).
(For all levels of experience - beginners to advanced)
Beyond Electronic Art (Design/Sculpture) - BEYONART
Learning Area: The Arts – Visual Art Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRONIC ART! You will be using LEDs, electronic paint,
Description motors, micro bits, scratch and arduinos to create multi-dimensional ART works. Lessons
include information on art-history, art-making, design principles, electrical engineering and
computer programming. The course is built around student inquiry - where students have
more control over their areas of interest.
(Caters for intermediate and advanced levels of experience)
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 10Electronic Art (Design/Sculpture) - ELECART
Learning Area: The Arts – Visual Art Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course Come and explore the FUTURE of Art! - This class works with a range of electronic
Description equipment including LEDs, electronic paint, motors, micro bits, scratch and arduinos to
create multi-dimensional ART works! Lessons include information on art-history, art-making,
design principles, electrical engineering and computer programming. The course ends with
a student inquiry - where students propose a final piece of electronic artwork they would
like to create. This course offers a lot of fun and five junior badges.
(Caters for all levels of experience - beginners to advanced)
The Lightbox (Design/Photography/Animation) - LIGHTBOX
Learning Area: The Arts – Visual Art Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course Do you want to learn to take photographs and edit them in Photoshop like a pro? Create
Description your own amazing animations using AfterEffects. Design your own calendar, book and so
much more using Adobe Illustrator!
(For all levels of experience - beginners to advanced)
The Science of Art (Photography/Painting/Sculpture/Printmaking) - SCIART
Learning Area: The Arts – Visual Art Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course Let’s explore the relationship between Art and Science! In this class we’ll be digging below
Description the surface of creativity to explore the make-up of artistic materials, how our eyes work and
how our brains interpret pattern, colour, shape, light etc. Lessons will include how to create
our own paint, glue, paper, natural dyes, clay and other chemical reactions. We will also be
engaging in experiments to discover why art causes such strong emotions.
(Caters for all levels of experience - beginners to advanced)
FUNdamentals of Music - FUNMUSIC
Learning Area: The Arts – Performing Arts Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course This course is aimed at students who have a passion for playing music, but don't have
Description much experience on an instrument. Each week you will have a lesson on your chosen
instrument with a specialist music teacher. You will also learn the basic skills of music
including theory, aural and composition using GarageBand. You will apply that knowledge
to create and perform music in class.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 11Advanced Junior Music - ADVMUSIC
Learning Area: The Arts – Performing Arts Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course This course is focuses on learning, practising and performing music on a chosen
Description instrument. Selecting this course means that you can already play an instrument. Each
week you will have a lesson on your chosen instrument with a specialist music teacher. You
will also be expected to perform in groups throughout the course. Other elements of the
course will involve: developing confidence for the stage, practice techniques, composition,
research and some elements of music theory and aural. Depending on your skill level NCEA
Level 1 credits are available.
Monumental Momentum - MONMOM
Learning Area: The Arts – Performing Arts Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course You will learn the fundamental skills of hip hop dancing and create hip hop sets of your
Description own. You will also have the opportunity to test out your skills in a practical hip hop dance
exam. You will have the opportunity to work with the junior and senior hip hop crews to
create dance sets that can be taken to competition and performed publicly at events.
Course Description
Term 1
- Begin learning Hip Hop exercises from the Dance NZ Made Hip Hop syllabus.
- Gain an understanding of the origins of the Hip Hop movement.
- Begin to explore your ability to create dance and choreograph Hip Hop dances.
Term 2
- Polish our performances of the Dance NZ Made Hip Hop exercises ready for assessment.
- Present a research project showing your understanding of the origins of Hip Hop Dance.
- Choreograph a dance to perform in the end of Term 2 Dance presentation show.
Junior Musical Theatre - JUNTHEA
Learning Area: The Arts – Performing Arts Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course This course will introduce you to all aspects of Musical Theatre. You will learn and develop
Description skills in stage acting, group singing and group dance. You also will have the opportunity to
gain experience in a lead role too, if you wish. Other elements of this course will involve
lighting, props, makeup and costume. At the end of the semester we will perform a mini
musical theatre production.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 12Contemporary Dance - CONDANCE
Learning Area: The Arts – Performing Arts Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course You will learn the fundamental skills of contemporary dancing and create contemporary
Description dances of your own. You will also have the opportunity to test out your skills in a practical
contemporary dance exam. You will have the opportunity to work with the Junior and Senior
contemporary dance group to create dances that can be taken to competition and
performed publicly at events.
Course Description
Term 1
- Begin learning Contemporary exercises from the Dance NZ Made Contemporary syllabus.
- Gain an understanding of the origins of Contemporary Dance.
- Begin to explore your ability to create dance and choreograph dances.
Term 2
- Polish our performances of the Dance NZ Made Contemporary exercises ready for
assessment.
- Present a research project showing your understanding of the origins of Contemporary
Dance.
- Choreograph a dance to perform in the end of Term 2 Dance presentation show.
aDvANCE - ADVDANCE
Learning Area: The Arts – Performing Arts Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course aDvANCE will allow those dancers who already have a strong dance background push their
Description understanding of dance further. In aDvANCE dancers will begin to expand their repertoire
of dance styles and genres and strengthen their understanding of the dance elements and
choreographic devices to help them clearly communicate their ideas through their
choreography. Within aDvANCE we will also have the opportunity to participate in and
complete NCEA Level 1 dance assessments.
Course Description
Term 1
- Strengthen understanding of commercial dance styles and technique and begin
expanding our understanding of various dance styles and their influence on commercial
dance.
- Gain an understanding of the origins of various dance styles.
- Begin to strengthen your ability to create dance and choreograph dance performances.
Term 2
- Polish our performances of various dance styles ready for assessment.
- Present a research project showing your understanding of the origins of a selected dance
style.
- Choreograph a dance to perform at the end of Term 2 Dance presentation show.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 13English Courses
A New Take - NEWTAKE
Learning Area: English Strand: Critical Thinking
Course In this English course we will explore traditional myths, legends and fairy tales. Through this
Description we will examine the messages that these convey, question how relevant these are to our
world today and how we can expose new audiences to the cultural relevance of our
traditional tales. You will apply this to creating your own modern adaptation for a new
generation. This will be done through creating their own film concept and script. You may
apply this to the production of a trailer for a planned ‘film’ of your own as an extension of
your learning. Extension learning may also extend to comparing traditional Classic tales,
like Shakespeare's plays, to their modern adaptations.
It's a Mad World - MADWORLD
Learning Area: English Strand: Critical Thinking
Course In this English course, you will explore the development of and motivations behind the
Description actions of ‘bad guys’ in a range of texts, and why texts have ‘bad guys’ (what purpose they
serve). This will include an investigation into these characters - firstly looking at ones that
we are more familiar with from texts we have encountered before through to challenging
you to explore the stereotypes of ‘bad guys’, and also looking at some of the most famous
bad guy characters. You will apply this to ultimately create your own villain and place them
in a narrative. You may also apply this through exploring the villains in Classic Literature,
such as Shakespeare, Dickens, Bronte, as an extension of your learning.
Life’s a Game - LIFEGAME
Learning Area: English Strand: Community and Society
Course In this English course, you will explore different types of games and look at the meaning
Description and purpose of their creation. You will apply this to looking at why creators choose to use
certain techniques and how they work together. You will also look at how teenagers as an
audience respond to the texts. A range of games will be explored. You may apply this
learning through contacting New Zealand game developers to explore the real life
opportunities of game design and production as an extension of your learning. This
extension may also include game play to explore the concepts you are learning about.
Lights, Camera, Action - LICAMACT
Learning Area: English Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course In this English course, students will learn the skills to become NZ’s next award winning
Description director. You will firstly unpack how different visual texts (short films, feature films & TV
shows) are created, the techniques directors use and how they manipulate us through
these. You will also learn effective narrative structure and how to storyboard. You may
apply this to the production of a trailer for a planned ‘film’ of your own as an extension of
your learning.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 14More Than Words - MOREWORD
Learning Area: English Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course In this English course, we will explore the power of creative writing as an expression of
Description identity and ideas. This will start by seeking inspiration from established and emerging
writers. You will then apply this to your own writing. This could involve accompanying
artwork to support your words. By the end of the course, students will have their own
collection of works. You may apply this through the entry into National Writing competitions
as an extension of your learning.
On a High Note - HIGHNOTE
Learning Area: English Strand: Critical Thinking
Course In this English course, you will explore the power of music and the way in which lyrics are
Description created. You will apply this to understanding how music impacts lives from a
cultural/societal perspective (e.g. songs that tell a political story e.g. Parihaka by Tim Finn
and Herbs). You will also apply your learning to the development of your own song lyrics.
You may apply this to entering National Song Lyric competitions and/or recording your
lyrics as an extension of your learning.
Sell it to Me - SELLTOME
Learning Area: English Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course In this English course, you will explore the world of marketing and the creation of products
Description for sale. We will go on to look at teenagers as the target audience to design a product for.
After completing market research, you will complete a design which may include the
making of a replica, or drawings and explanations of the finished product. You will then
produce their own marketing campaign, which may include packaging, point of sale
advertising, posters, television and online advertisements. You may also apply this to ‘pitch’
your product in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ or 'Shark Tank' situation as an extension of your learning.
Survival of the Fittest - SURVFIT
Learning Area: English Strand: Critical Thinking
Course In this English course, you will explore what it will take to survive and adapt when the world
Description that they live in suddenly changes because of a catastrophic event. This could include
apocalyptic events such as environmental or man-made disasters, a pandemic, a zombie
plague. You will explore a range of apocalyptic / post -apocalyptic literature . You will study
and analyse films, short written texts and a novel, and will develop your thinking and writing
skills. You will collaborate with other students to develop a script, storyboard and film
trailer/short film. You may also apply this through collaborating with other students on an
inquiry into possible end of world scenarios and present your findings on possible plausible
scenarios of what could end the world and how could people survive this, as an extension
of your learning.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 15The Meaning of Life - MEANLIFE
Learning Area: English Strand: Critical Thinking
Course In this English course, you will explore the idea of identity - who you are, and why you are
Description that way. You will learn how your identity is based on shared ‘identity stories’ that have
been around for hundreds or thousands of years. You will learn some universal stories that
we all believe in without even realising it - and learn how they make us who we are. These
include 'the circle of life', the story of money, and right vs wrong. You will reflect on how
these stories actually influence what you think and believe - your values. Finally, we will
look at the relationship between identity stories and how they affect our happiness. You will
apply this to images and writing about your own identity, to figure out who you actually are!
You may also apply this through being challenged with reading more complex texts as an
extension of your learning.
Junior ESOL - JUNESOL
Learning Area: English Strand: Critical Thinking
Course This course is for students who are speakers of other languages. It will support you with
Description your other subjects, through learning in the ESOL classroom and/or in having support
within your other classes. By doing this you will learn the English language skills that will
help you work independently and prepare you for the senior school. You will have an
individual programme which is designed to meet your needs.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 16Language Courses
Let’s go to Japan! - LETGOJAP
Learning Area: Languages - Japanese Strand: Community and Society
Course "Let’s go to Japan!" is a course that prepares students for a three week trip to Japan. The
Description course concentrates on giving the students the ability to comfortably navigate themselves
around Japan; shopping, ordering their own food, using public transport and so on. The
course will also allow students to communicate with their Japanese host family in a
meaningful way. Integrated into the course will be teaching around Japanese culture to
allow them to begin to understand the mindset of Japanese people and their society. No
previous language experience necessary - just the desire to be exposed to a vibrant and
exciting culture! The focus is on learning through fun. The course uses games and
interactive activities like taiko drumming, drawing anime and dance to promote the
understanding of all things Japanese. There is also a focus on independent self-motivated
learning through interactive computer programmes.
Let’s go to Japan 2! – LEGOJAP2
Learning Area: Languages - Japanese Strand: Community and Society
Course This course further develops the learning that was started in Year 9. The course focuses on
Description the language skills that enable students to communicate in Japan with their host family as
well as to confidently navigate their way while in Japan; eating, sight-seeing and using
public transport. In addition the course gives them the language skills to confidently
undertake the Level 1 NCEA examination in 2021. The course further enhances students’
knowledge of Japanese culture through the elective programme, with students following
their own interests in Japanese music, dance, art, sport and so on. To further progress the
practical application of the course we will expose students to ways to live and work in
Japan after secondary school. Similar to the first Let’s Go To Japan course, the emphasis
will be language learning through fun; the motivation to succeed coming from the students’
knowledge that they will be using the language in an authentic situation while in Japan.
Taha Māori: Tai Timu – TAITIMU
Learning Area: Languages – Te Reo Māori Strand: Community and Society
Course In this beginner-level course you will learn some te reo and become increasingly familiar
Description with tikanga while taking a journey towards shared cultural understanding.
Taha Māori: Tai Pari – TAIPARI
Learning Area: Languages – Te Reo Māori Strand: Critical Thinking
Course This intermediate te reo Māori course is for students who have already completed Tai Timu,
Description or who already have some knowledge of te reo and tikanga. By learning te reo and
becoming increasingly familiar with tikanga, you strengthen your identities. All who learn te
reo Māori help to secure its future as a living, dynamic, and rich language. As we learn, we
come to appreciate that diversity is a key to unity.
There is an opportunity to gain Level 1 and 2 NCEA Credits in Te Reo Māori.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 17Māori Performing Arts – MPA
Learning Area: Languages – Māori Performing Arts Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course This is a course designed for students who wish to explore the wonderful world of Māori
Description Performing Arts! You will study a range of disciplines including moteatea, waiata, poi, kapa
haka and much more besides.
There is an opportunity to gain Level 1, 2 and 3 NCEA Credits in Māori Performing Arts.
Whakairo/Raranga/Māori Art – TOIORA
Learning Area: Languages – Māori Performing Arts Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course In this course you will explore basic to advanced skills, knowledge and understanding of the
Description fundamentals of Whakairo, Weaving and Māori Art. You will need to produce art works for
the Ringa Toi exhibition, and membership of the Waiora Waiopehu elective is desirable.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 18Mathematics Courses
Animal Paradise – ANIDISE
Learning Area: Mathematics: Stats & Probability Strand: Community and Society
Course In this course we will explore a variety of statistical concepts and introductory probability
Description theory. We could look at topics such as animal matchups and champions, fastest animals
ever, extinction rates, and predators and prey. This course will appeal to anyone who has
an interest in animals, particularly to those who love animal facts or animal care and
protection. We could look at the sorts of data that zoos and animal experts use and
investigate what is happening to different animal populations around the world. Learning
from animal experts will be important in this course. This is a Mathematics course with a
focus on Statistics and Probability.
Champions League – CHAMLEAG
Learning Area: Mathematics: Stats & Probability Strand: Critical Thinking
Course In this course we will explore a variety of statistical concepts and introductory probability
Description theory. We will look at topics such as game play strategy, player stats and game results.
This course will appeal to students who are interested in all things related to games and
gaming. It’s not a “playing games” course though, it’s a Statistics course that uses everyday
situations we find ourselves in relating to games and gaming. You could learn some new
statistics to analyse game play and results and you could create your own game based on
probability and chance. This course will appeal to students who have an interest in online
gaming and/or card and board games. This is a Mathematics course with a focus on
Statistics and Probability.
Foodie Heaven – FOODHEAV
Learning Area: Mathematics: Geometry Strand: Community and Society
Course In this course we will explore measurement and geometry within a variety of interesting
Description topics based around food. Topics could include food trucks and planning how to move a
truck around to maximise exposure, recycling and food waste, food packaging and storage,
and urban farming and food production. This course will appeal to students who are
interested in all things related to food. It’s not a cooking course though, it’s a Mathematics
course that uses the everyday situations we find ourselves in relating to food. You’ll learn
some new maths to creatively solve everyday food based problems. This is a Mathematics
course with a focus on Measurement and Geometry.
It Starts with Imagination – STARIMAG
Learning Area: Mathematics: Geometry Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course In this course we will explore a variety of geometric and measurement properties in shapes,
Description art, designs, and objects. This course will appeal to students who are interested in drawing,
folding, making, and creating pictures and objects. Occasionally our tasks will be fixed
around a set scenario, but for the rest of the time you will have choice around the details
that you are working with. This is a Mathematics course with a focus on Measurement and
Geometry.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 19Me vs Wild – MEWILD
Learning Area: Mathematics: Geometry Strand: Community and Society
Course In this course we will explore a variety of topics relating to measurement and geometry
Description within the context of being outside and being active. Topics could include evaluating
shelters, map reading, planning a tramp, and obstacle course design. This course will
appeal to students who are interested in the outdoors and survival. It’s not an Outdoor Ed
class though, it’s a Mathematics course that uses well-known situations, as well as the
extraordinary, relating to the outdoors. Think Bear Grylls vs Maths, or Survivor Maths
Island, or the Amazing Maths Race. This is a Mathematics course with a focus on
Measurement and Geometry.
My Planet, Our People, The Future – PLANFUTR
Learning Area: Mathematics: Stats & Probability Strand: Community and Society
Course In this course we will explore a variety of statistical concepts and introductory probability
Description theory. We will look at topics such as medicine and health, people, psychology, pollution,
happiness, temperature, and populations. This course will appeal to students who have an
interest in people, places and culture, and why people do the things they do. You could be
considering a university pathway. You could analyse and/or create experiments to
determine if you can influence or predict relationships and also investigate tools for
determining randomness. This is a Mathematics course with a focus on Statistics and
Probability.
Putting Heads Together – HEADSTOG
Learning Area: Mathematics: Algebra & Number Strand: Critical Thinking
Course In this course we will explore a variety of problems and scenarios relating to algebra,
Description modelling, and problem solving. Topics could include logic and reasoning, tables, graphs
and equations relating to non-linear patterns, spatial patterns, and lateral thinking. This
course will appeal to students who have always loved maths and love the challenges
presented by abstract maths (algebra). You will develop your ability to create a chain of
reasoning - more than just the answer, and learn how broad the number system really
is. This is a Mathematics course with a focus on Algebra and Number Theory.
Sports Analytics – SPORTAN
Learning Area: Mathematics: Stats & Probability Strand: Critical Thinking
Course In this course we will explore a variety of statistical concepts and introductory probability
Description theory. We will look at topics such as athletics, ball sports, personal data collection over a
period of time, and player stats. This statistics course will appeal to those who are
interested in analysing sporting performance. There is a participation element and students
considering Sports Analytics for 2021 must be willing to participate in a variety of sporting
activities. The main emphasis however, is on analysis and statistical writing. This is a
Mathematics course with a focus on Statistics and Probability.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 20Health and Physical Education Courses
Figuring it Out – Managing Wellbeing – MANWELL
Learning Area: Health & PE - Health Strand: Critical Thinking
Course You will learn about managing yourself and developing skills to ensure that your well-being
Description is enhanced in areas such as: physical growth and change, relationships, problem solving
and decision making in relation to your own well-being (nutrition, sleep, hygiene, physical
activity, sexuality, mental health). You will learn in a mainly hands-on way using a range of
activities including: creating presentations, practical tasks and goal setting, some theory
and group work.
Mind, Body, Soul – MINBOSO
Learning Area: Health & PE - Health Strand: Critical Thinking
Course You will develop an understanding of your well-being as well as how you can look after your
Description mind, body and soul and the benefits of doing that. This course will consist of a balance of
physical and theoretical components.
Get Me Moving – GETMEMOV
Learning Area: Health & PE - PE Strand: Community and Society
Course In this Physical Education course we will develop well-being through increasing our
Description confidence in physical activity; this will be achieved by taking actions to get us moving.
Activities and events used in this course will be chosen by you from your interests and
available community-based activities. This is a participation-based course, rather than a
competitive course, and it is aimed at students who are at an introductory level of sport
and activity, or those that would like to develop their confidence in this curriculum area.
Take Me to the Next Level – ONETLEV
Learning Area: Health & PE - PE Strand: Critical Thinking
Course In this Physical Education course we will explore how to develop and improve as an athlete
Description in today’s world. We will learn about what it means to be successful, how to be successful
and key factors that must be considered for physical and mental training. You will develop,
follow and evaluate your own training programmes as well as looking at the role mindset
plays in preparing you for a successful sporting experience. Note: To gain the most from
this course, it is preferred that you are already active in a sport of some form. You need to
be coach-able and prepared to challenge yourself.
A large portion of this course will be theory based and requires classroom sessions.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 21Just Do It (Ball Skills) – BALLSKIL
Learning Area: Health & PE - PE Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course This course runs in Semester A only.
Description
In this Physical Education course we will train for a range of seasonal sports. In doing this,
you will be able to identify, learn about and apply a variety of skills and requirements to
participate successfully in a sports team. You may be required to take on a position of
leadership for your group where you can display positive interpersonal skills so that your
group can be successful. Note: This is mainly practical-based and is open to all, but
students must be willing to try a range of sports.
How Can I Be Better? (Health and Exercise Science) – BEBETTER
Learning Area: Health & PE - PE Strand: Critical Thinking
Course In this Physical Education course we will explore the science behind the performance of
Description movement. This includes the structure of the human body, factors that affect the way it
moves as well as its responses to exercise. You will also look at issues in sport and the role
that technology plays in professional sports. Note: This course is mainly theory-based and
is strongly recommended for those who wish to take Physical Education at a senior level.
You Are What You Eat – WHATEAT
Learning Area: Health & PE – Home Economics Strand: Critical Thinking
Course This course has been designed so that you can take it in Year 9 and again if you wish in
Description Year 10. You will delve deep into the world of nutrition and focus on Community Food
issues. You will investigate ways we can help the wider Community improve their food
choices through working with Community groups like Food Bank, Meals on Wheels,
Countdown Feed Four for $15 and New World Food Bags. You will further explore the
nutrients and their role in our bodies whilst creating food that is nutritious and sustainable.
L.I.F.E. (Learning Important Skills For Everything) – LIFE
Learning Area: Health & PE – Home Economics Strand: Community and Society
Course This course has been designed so that you can take it in Year 9 and again in Year 10 if you
Description wish. We will look at those basic life skills we need on a day to day basis - how to cook
basic meals, gardening, budgeting, shopping for food, creating a CV, setting up a bank
account etc. We will plan the course with you students so that you can choose the
modules that interest you most. The course will be hands-on and practical and will involve
opportunities outside of the classroom.
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 22Waiopehu Kitchens Rule – WAIKITCH
Learning Area: Health & PE – Home Economics Strand: Creativity and Innovation
Course In this course you will be able to put yourself into the shoes of the people within the
Description Hospitality Industry. Cooking is a lifelong essential skill and whilst developing your skills
within the kitchen environment and utilizing local expertise and produce, you will get to
experience the art of producing and presenting great tasting food that you can place
proudly in front of your family and friends.
This course will culminate in you being able to use creativity and the skills you have
mastered, to create your own signature dishes which you will place in front of a panel of
discerning foodies.
‘The Real Life Game’: What Makes You Unique? – REALLIFE
Learning Area: Health & PE – Careers Strand: Critical Thinking
Course ‘If you dream it, you can do it” - Walt Disney. This is a career future-focused course that
Description explores what makes you unique. The course seeks to engage and challenge you whilst
upholding your mana. You will realise your potential and explore decisions about your
learning, personal life outside of school and possible career pathways through practical
real life work experience opportunities in the community. “It's not the days in your life but
the life in your days that count”. Brian White
Waiopehu Junior Course Planner 2021 23Science Courses
Being Alive – ALIVESCI
Learning Area: Science Strand: Community & Society
Course What does it mean to be alive? How do organisms make sure they stay alive? This course
Description looks at how plants grow and how plants and animals interact in their ecosystems and
communities in order to survive on Earth together. We ask questions about genetics and
its role in resilience, mutations, and adaptations in the survival of populations. A hands on
and research based course to help us understand the living world around us.
Earth, Water, Wind and Fire: Aotearoa – EARTHSCI
Learning Area: Science Strand: Community & Society
Course From the mountains to the sea, we will look at what makes Aotearoa so unique to the
Description people in NZ. Earthquakes, volcanoes, energy and the environment will be a focus.
Students will be encouraged to follow their interests in local sustainability, climate change
and preserving our land. We will develop skills to critically assess the current methods of
power generation and the immediate and future impacts of activities on the world around
us.
Explosive Science – EXPLOSCI
Learning Area: Science Strand: Critical Thinking
Course Science has been an integral part of discoveries, inventions and war. In this course, you will
Description investigate and learn about why things change colour, how new substances are made and
why things explode. Topics include elements, compounds and states of matter and you will
link chemicals to their uses. You will be completing experiments and keeping a log of your
observations and findings. Topics covered will be Atoms, the Periodic Table, Acids and
Bases, Matter, Explosions, Fire, Fuels, and Chemical Reactions. This course aims to link
theoretical knowledge with practical experiences.
Forensics Science – FORENSCI
Learning Area: Science Strand: Critical Thinking
Course From firearms to blood spatter analysis, from psychological tests to DNA sampling: the
Description world of forensic science looks at the evidence with scientific skills. In this course, we will
use Biology, Chemistry and Physics to analyse and interpret crime scene evidence. Learn
about analysis of trace evidence such as hair, fibre, fingerprints and DNA. Topics studied
will include human anatomy, genetics, blood spatter, chemical analysis, dissections, and
fingerprints.
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