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Senior Course
Information
2020
Contents Message from the Principal
How to Use this Guide 4 To all Student Learners of Sacred Heart Girls’ College,
Guidelines for Subject Choices 5 Ignite the Passion: inspiring our young women to change the world – me aro ki te hā o Hineahuone!
Useful Career Planning Information 6 Our Vision for our students, who will venture ‘beyond the school gates’ within the next 3 years, is deeply connected
to our Mission Charism, and the desire to uncover natural potential, inspire a passion and contribute to the formation
Curriculum Pathway: Year 9 – Level 3 7 of young women who can, should and will change the world! In the 21st century, this is a world where uncertainty and
National Certificate of Educational Achievement: NCEA 8 complexity influence beliefs and values as well as the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to thrive in such a world.
Therefore, in an ever-changing world, the most advantaged are those who are literate and numerate, as well as those
Year 11 Subject Choice Guidelines 9 who can learn, unlearn, and relearn.
Year 12 Subject Choice Guidelines 10 If you have arrived at this page, then you are probably giving some consideration to your senior years of learning and
we hope you have come to the realisation that a growth mind-set and a commitment to developing your learning power,
Year 13 Subject Choice Guidelines 11 has a direct impact on your overall success, both at school and ‘beyond the school gates’.
Religious Education 13 Science 34 NCEA is a very important national qualification. It is a ‘gateway’ to a variety of pathways within school and beyond and
Religious Education 13 Science 34 we value the position it holds as part of New Zealand’s national qualification framework. It is an effective system that
has always intended to be flexible, adaptable and student-centred. It is always our intention to make the system work
Ethics 14 Earth and Space Science 35 for all our students.
Biology 36
The Arts 15 Therefore, as you make choices around your learning, remember that we all learn most powerfully and deeply when
Chemistry 36 relationships are strong and when learning is:
Drama 15
Physics 37
Music 16 •• meaningful and challenging
Dance 17 Social Sciences 38 •• cooperative and collaborative
Visual Arts 17 Accounting 38 •• cognitively and emotionally engaging
Business Studies 39 It is also important to seek advice and talk to people who can assist you with your choices. Your Ako Learning Mentor,
English 20
Child Development & Education 39 subject Teachers, parents and friends are all good advisers.
English 20
Classical Studies 40 Choose what you enjoy and enjoy what you choose ... never stop learning, because life never stops teaching!
ESL: English for Speakers of other Languages 22
Economics 40
Media Studies 23 Noho ora mai.
Employment Skills 42
Gateway 24 Geography 43
Miss Catherine Gunn
Languages 25 History 44 Principal
French 25 Integrated Social Sciences (ISS) 45
German 26 Psychology 45
Spanish 27 Tourism 46
Te Reo Māori 28 Technology 47
Mathematics 29 Catering and Hospitality/Food Technology 47
Mathematics 29 Digital Technologies 49
Mathematics with Calculus 31 Design & Visual Communication 50
Statistics 31 Fashion & Design 51
Physical Education and Health 32
Health 32
Physical Education 33
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How to Use this Guide Guidelines for Subject Choices
•• The aim of this Guide is to help students plan and select their courses of study for the next year and beyond.
It contains information about the courses available at Years 11, 12 and 13. It is an introductory guide only. Use this formula to help you choose your course for next year
Each student needs a programme of study that meets her needs and consultation and advice about different
subjects and courses available should be sought. Some subjects have academic pathways whilst others are designed ABILITY How good are you at a subject? How easily do you understand it? Your assessment
to meet the varying needs of individual students. Not all subjects progress to NCEA Level 3 and University Entrance. results and your classwork should give you an idea of your ability. Be honest
•• Parents and students may wish to discuss subjects and courses with subject Teachers, Leaders of Learning, Deans, + with yourself. Discuss your ability with your present Teacher. Be careful not to
underestimate your ability – but be realistic.
CCM Companions and the Careers Counsellor (Miss Cotton).
INTEREST Add your ability to your interests – the things that you enjoy doing. Reasons for
Teachers in Charge enjoying subjects might be because of the type of learning, the skills involved, the
Accounting Mrs Ludbrook Food Technology Mrs Maclaurin
+ Teachers, or the learning environment. If you enjoy doing something, there is a
strong chance you will be good at it.
Art Mrs Matthews French Mrs Cooper
CAREER INTERESTS You may not know what you want to do when you leave school – most students your
Biology Ms Morgan Gateway Mrs Crean age don’t. But if you have some broad areas of interest, for example science, health,
Business Studies Mrs Bastion Geography Mrs Giles
= art, technology, then it pays to find out which subjects will be the most helpful in
allowing you to achieve your goals. Make sure you do this.
Catering & Hospitality Mrs Maclaurin German Miss Cotton
SUBJECT CHOICE Go through the subjects in this booklet carefully. TICK those that best apply to you
Chemistry Ms Murphy Health Ms Pratt and investigate them thoroughly. Use the resource people listed on page 4 and the
career planning information on page 6 to help you.
Child Development History Ms King
& Education Mrs Giles
Integrated Social Sciences Mrs Giles
Classical Studies Mrs Giles
Mathematics Ms Fisher
Design Mrs Matthews
Te Reo Māori Whaea Kahu
Design & Visual
Communication Mrs Eshuis Media Studies Miss Wilson
Digital Technologies Mrs Reid Music Ms Jamieson
Dance Miss Vaile Psychology Ms Murphy
Drama Miss Vaile Photography Mrs Stuart
Earth & Space Science Mrs Reed-Hadley Physical Education Ms Pratt
Economics Mrs Bastion Physics Mrs Wolff
Employment Skills Miss Cotton Religious Education Mrs D Morris
English Ms Wilson Science Ms Morgan
English Language (ESL) Mrs K Morriss Spanish Mrs Cooper
Ethics Mrs D Morris Tourism Mr McIntyre
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Useful Career Planning Information Curriculum Pathway: Year 9 – Level 3
If you are still unsure about what you want to do when you leave school, there are many places to seek help or research Learning Area Year 9 Year 10 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
more. See the useful websites below for a starting point. Think carefully about your interests, strengths and values and
do as much research as you can. There are thousands of jobs out there that you may never have heard about. Religious Social & Religious Religious Studies Religious Education Religious Education Religious Education
Education Studies /Ethics
When choosing your subjects, it is important to check the entry requirement for each subject at each level. This will Art Art Art Practical Art Painting Painting
ensure you know what the correct pre-requisites are to be able to do that subject. Drama Drama Drama Drama Drama
Music Music Music Music Music
If you are thinking about tertiary study at a university, institute of technology/polytech or other provider, make sure you Photo/Design Photography Photography
find out what the pre-requisites or entry requirements for their programmes are. You can do this by using the resources Dance Design Design
in the school’s Careers area or online. Most tertiary providers have excellent websites with current information, the
English English English English English English
opportunity to email or chat online with advisors, and call centres to answer any questions you might have. Be aware Media Studies Digital & Media Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies
that each university or provider may have different entry requirements so check carefully. Technology English for Literacy English for Literacy English for Literacy
Some courses will have suggested subjects to give a good foundation for further learning. Others will have more specific Languages French French French French French
requirements such as Mathematics, Science or language-rich subjects. Courses in areas such as Visual Art, Drama, German German German German German
Music, Design and Architecture may require a portfolio of work or an audition. The most important thing is to be well Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori
English Language English Language ESL ESL ESL
informed, well in advance.
Literacy Literacy Spanish
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Useful Websites Mathematics with Calculus
with Statistics Mathematics
•• The most comprehensive careers site for New Zealand students is: www.careers.govt.nz with Statistics
This site provides a job database on thousands of careers in New Zealand. It includes information about skills and Statistics
qualifications, working conditions, salary, future prospects and any required prerequisites. It also gives details about Health & Physical Health Health Health Health Health
suggested subjects to study at secondary school which is very important to check out. Also on this website are many Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education
interactive tools to help in the career decision process. These include Career Checker, Career Quest, Skill Matcher,
Science Science Science Science Earth & Space Earth & Space
Subject Matcher, Study options etc. Career Quest is an online questionnaire based around your interests and Science Science
preferences. It may give an idea or starting point for possible career options. Biology Biology
Chemistry Chemistry
•• www.justthejob.co.nz This is an interactive website with an extensive library of videos that highlight career Physics Physics
possibilities across New Zealand today. It showcases videos with in-depth information about the jobs, their
requirements, and the type of career progression you can expect. Social Sciences Social & Religious Social Studies Accounting Accounting Accounting
Studies Economics Economics Economics
•• www.nomajordrama.co.nz This is a website where you can match up your skills and interests with degrees Employment Skills Employment Skills Employment Skills
Geography Geography Geography
at NZ Universities.
History History History
Business Studies Child Development Child Development
If you are unsure or have any questions please contact: Integrated Social & Education & Education
Sciences Psychology Classical Studies
Careers Counsellor, Miss Cotton: vcotton@shgcham.school.nz
Tourism Tourism
Technology Food Technology Food Technology Food Technology Catering & Hospitality Catering & Hospitality
Design & Visual Design & Visual Design & Visual Design & Visual Design & Visual
Communication Communication Communication Communication Communication
Digital Technology Digital & Media Digital Technologies Digital Technologies Digital Technologies
Technology Fashion & Design
All Classes offered are subject to viable class numbers and Teacher availability.
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shgcham.school.nz Return to Contents Senior Course Information 2020 Senior Course Information 2020 Return to Contents shgcham.school.nzNational Certificate of Educational Achievement: NCEA Year 11 Subject Choice Guidelines
Students choose from a range of NCEA courses covering practical and academic skills which offer credits Which subjects are compulsory and which subjects can I choose?
towards this qualification through both Unit Standards and Achievement Standards. Students’ work is assessed
against standards which describe what a student can do. •• All students must study Religious Education.
•• Further information about other compulsory courses and subject selection will be provided once we have the
Achievement Standards information back from the survey of subject preferences.
•• Achievement Standards can be assessed by both internal and external assessment. Students can gain Excellence,
Merit or Achieved in these standards. What do I need to gain NCEA Level 1?
•• Most students will be studying towards the NCEA Level 1 qualification.
Unit Standards
•• To obtain Level 1 students must gain at least 80 credits.
•• Unit Standard assessment is completely internally assessed. Students gain an Achieved grade for these standards.
•• Of the 80 credits, 10 credits must be in numeracy and 10 must be in literacy.
•• In most subjects the maximum number of credits offered is 20 in one year.
NCEA Qualifications
•• Most students will be able to gain up to 110 credits during the year.
There are three NCEA qualifications: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.
•• It is important that students do their best to gain more than just an ‘Achieved’ grade. The quality of your grades
•• For a student to be awarded NCEA Level 1 they must achieve 80 Credits. Of these, 10 credits must be in literacy is as important as the quantity.
standards and 10 credits in numeracy standards.
•• For a student to be awarded NCEA Level 2 they must achieve 80 credits, 60 of which must be from Level 2 How much of my work will be internally assessed?
standards. They must also meet the Level 1 numeracy and literacy requirements.
•• In some subjects, about half of the credits are internally assessed, and half are externally assessed by an examination
•• For a student to be awarded NCEA Level 3 they must achieve 80 credits, 60 of which must be from Level 3 and 20 at the end of the year. Some other subjects are totally internally assessed.
from Level 2 or higher standards. They must also meet the Level 1 numeracy and literacy requirements.
•• Students should talk to their subject Teachers about what they think will be the best choices to make for next year.
In particular, if a student intends to take a new subject next year, they must discuss their intentions with the Teacher
Certificate Endorsements in Charge of the subject listed on page 4.
•• Students who attain 50 credits at a particular level with Merit will gain a Merit Endorsement at that level.
•• Students who attain 50 credits at a particular level with Excellence will gain an Excellence Endorsement at that level. How much does NCEA cost to enter?
•• There is no cost for New Zealand Residents but for Foreign Fee Paying Students the cost is $383.30. This one fee
Students will gain a course endorsement (at Merit/Excellence) for each individual course (subject) where they achieve: covers all internally and externally assessed standards entered during the year.
•• 14 credits at Merit or Excellence Level.
•• Of which at least 3 externally assessed and 3 internally assessed credits are achieved at the respective Merit or
Excellence Level.
•• In totally internally assessed subjects, i.e. Religious Education and Physical Education, 14 credits at Merit or
Excellence Level will give the student a course endorsement.
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shgcham.school.nz Return to Contents Senior Course Information 2020 Senior Course Information 2020 Return to Contents shgcham.school.nzYear 12 Subject Choice Guidelines Year 13 Subject Choice Guidelines
Which subjects are compulsory? What subjects are compulsory at Level 3?
•• All students must study English and Religious Education in Year 12. The Level 2 English B course offers the Level 2 •• Apart from Religious Education, there are no compulsory subjects at Year 13 level. It is strongly recommended
reading and writing credits needed for the University Entrance Qualification. however, that you include at least one language/social science programme, especially if you are intending to go to
University. Some University courses, for example Medicine, require all students to have studied one Literacy rich
What choices do I have? subject in Year 13. Literacy rich subjects include: Religious Studies, English, History, Classical Studies, Geography,
Economics and Te Reo Māori.
•• Students will select four options.
•• Although a Mathematics course is not compulsory at Year 12, many employers and Polytechnics prefer to take How will I know what the entrance requirements are for Tertiary Study?
on students who have studied Mathematics at Year 12 Level.
•• Because some University and Polytechnic courses are quite specific in their entry requirements, it is very helpful
•• We do not recommend that students do more than two subjects which are assessed by a portfolio of work. if you know which course or programme you intend to pursue when you leave school. If you know this, make sure
•• Make sure you talk to your current subject Teachers about options available in their subject for next year. you find out what the entry requirements are before you complete your option selection.
•• If you intend studying a new subject next year, make sure you take the time to discuss your choice with the Teacher •• Information on courses at other Universities and Polytechnics is available on their websites.
listed beside that subject in the table on page 4.
How do I gain University Entrance?
What do I need to gain NCEA Level 2? You require the following:
•• You will be studying towards the NCEA Level 2 qualification this year. •• NCEA Level 3
•• To obtain it, you need to achieve 80 credits, 60 of which must be at Level 2 (20 could be at Level 1). •• 14 Credits in each of three approved subjects.
•• 10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above made up of 5 writing credits and 5 reading credits.
•• The numeracy or literacy requirements as required for the NCEA Level 1 qualification. •• 10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above.
•• Most NCEA Level 2 courses are a combination of internal and external assessment. The quality of the grades you
achieve this year is important. If you are intending to go to Polytechnic or University at the end of your Year 12, Example: The following student would have gained University Entrance:
admission may depend on how many Merit or Excellence grades you have achieved at Level 2. Quality, as well
as quantity, is very important. Level 3 Economics 14 credits
Level 3 History 14 credits
How much does NCEA cost to enter? Level 3 Geography 14 credits
Level 3 Religious Education 18 credits
•• There is not cost for New Zealand Residents but for Foreign Fee Paying Students the cost is $383.30. This one fee
covers all internally and externally assessed standards entered during the year. Level 1 Mathematics 10 credits
Level 2 English – writing 5 credits
Level 2 English – reading 5 credits
Level 2 Any standards 10 credits
•• If you intend to go on to tertiary study it is strongly recommended that you do at least four approved subjects that
count towards University Entrance.
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shgcham.school.nz Return to Contents Senior Course Information 2020 Senior Course Information 2020 Return to Contents shgcham.school.nzApproved Level 3 Subjects at Sacred Heart Religious Education
•• Accounting •• English •• Painting
•• Biology •• French •• Photography
Religious Education
•• Chemistry •• Geography •• Physics
•• Classical Studies •• German •• Physical Education Level 1 Religious Education Code: L1RE
•• Digital Technologies •• Health •• Religious Education Internal Credits: 12 Course Costs: Nil
External Credits: 0
•• Design •• History •• Science
Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: Nil
•• Design & Visual Communication •• Mathematics with Calculus •• Statistics Pre-requisites:
•• Drama •• Maths with Statistics •• Te Reo Māori There are no pre-requisites for entry into this course.
•• Earth and Space Science •• Media Studies •• Technology Course Outline:
The focus in Level 1 Religious Education is ‘Challenges’. In this course students have the opportunity to explore topics
•• Economics •• Music Studies such as Church history, scripture, morality, ethics and key beliefs within the Catholic Church. Students will work
towards two internal Achievement Standards worth 6 credits each. A sexuality unit from the health curriculum will
What do I need to gain NCEA Level 3? be taught.
•• You will be studying towards your NCEA Level 3 qualification. You will gain this if you achieve 80 credits, 60 of which
must be at Level 3 and 20 at Level 2 or higher. Level 2 Religious Education Code: L2RE
•• You also need the literacy and numeracy requirements as required for NCEA Level 1. Internal Credits: 18 Course Costs: Nil
•• Note that gaining NCEA Level 3 does not automatically mean that you will have gained University Entrance. External Credits: 0
Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: Nil
What is Scholarship? Pre-requisites:
There are no pre-requisites for entry into this course.
•• Scholarship is designed as a separate examination outside NCEA. Students sit demanding subject exams during Course Outline:
the NCEA exam period. The focus in Level 2 Religious Education is ‘Widening Horizons’ and gives students the opportunity to build on their
•• You should consult with your Teacher regarding your preparation for this examination. Level 1 knowledge. In this course students have the opportunity to explore topics such as scripture, social action and
the comparison of key beliefs within the Catholic Church and other world religions. Students will work towards three
•• The opportunity to sit scholarship will be available in 2020 in most Level 3 subjects.
internal Achievement Standards worth 6 credits each.
•• There is no cost to sit scholarship subjects for NZ citizens.
•• International students are required to pay $102.20 per subject.
Level 3 Religious Education (UE Approved) Code: L3RE
•• There is a monetary reward for doing well in these examinations.
Internal Credits: 18 Course Costs: Nil
External Credits: 0
How much does NCEA cost to enter? Qualification: NCEA Level 3 No. of Field Trips: Nil
•• There is no cost for New Zealand Residents but for Foreign Fee Paying Students the cost is $383.30. This one fee Pre-requisites:
covers all internally and externally assessed standards entered during the year. There are no pre-requisites for entry into this course.
Course Outline:
The focus of Level 3 Religious Education is ‘On the Threshold’ and gives students the opportunity to build on their
Level 1 and 2 knowledge. In this course students have the opportunity to explore topics such as scripture, ethics, the
comparison of other worldviews and the beliefs and those of the Catholic Church. Students will participate in three
internal Achievement Standards worth 6 credits each. Religious Education is a University approved subject and credits
from this course can be used as one of the three subjects for University Entrance. UE reading credits can be gained
from this course.
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Year 13 Students may choose to do the University Ethics Course.
University of Waikato: Ethics Code: ETHICS Drama
Internally assessed by Waikato University: Course Costs: $750 approx or Scholarship
80% essays and tests; 20% participation *see note below Level 1 Drama Code: L1DRA
Qualification: Stage One University Credits No. of Field Trips: Nil Internal Credits: 14 Course Costs: $20
Pre-requisites: External Credits: 4 $75 viewing theatre costs
To enrol in this course you must meet the Literacy and Numeracy criteria for entrance to University i.e. 10 Level 1 Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: 2
or higher Maths credits, 5 Level 2 Reading credits, 5 Level 2 Writing credits and have gained at least 14 credits in Pre-requisites:
one approved subject at NCEA Level 2 or above. There are no pre-requisites for this course, but Year 10 Drama is advised.
Course Outline: Course Outline:
This is an introductory applied ethics paper and you will study a wide range of issues, including: Justice; In this course students will develop their confidence, reflective thinking, performance and presentation skills, and
Environmental Ethics; Human/Children rights; Religion and Ethics; Health Care; Abortion and Euthanasia. All these their use of Drama elements, techniques and conventions to create and perform dramas. During the year they will
are studied in reference to current controversies. create several performances, some self-devised, others worked from a script. Students will also see live theatre and
learn to think critically about what they see. This is in preparation for the external exam which asks them to reflect
NB: Students who enrol in the Ethics paper are still expected to attend all Religious Education classes. This course on theatre.
runs from March – June and students will be expected to use their study time to complete assignments.
*If a student receives a Merit Endorsement or higher at Level 2, they are eligible for the student scholarship which Level 2 Drama Code: L2DRA
covers all course costs.
Internal Credits: 14 Course Costs: $20
External Credits: 4 $75 viewing theatre costs
Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: 2 or 3 to view theatre
Pre-requisites:
Year 11 Drama or at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge of Drama.
Course Outline:
In this course students will develop their confidence, reflective thinking, creativity, knowledge of theatre, performance
and presentation skills, and their use of Drama elements, techniques and conventions to create and perform dramas.
Over the year students will perform both self-devised and scripted pieces and prepare for the written examination at
the end of the year. At the end of the year students will complete an exam where they analyse about live theatre they
have viewed.
Level 3 Drama (UE Approved) Code: L3DRA
Internal Credits: 14 Course Costs: $20
External Credits: 4 $75 viewing theatre costs
Qualification: NCEA Level 3 No. of Field Trips: 2 or 3 to view theatre
Pre-requisites:
Year 12 Drama or at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge of Drama.
Course Outline:
This course is aimed at building the skills developed in year eleven and twelve. Students will grow in confident use
of acting techniques and theatre elements and conventions. They will explore different types of theatre. They will
be a part of a full production as part of their assessment. Students taking this course may also choose to do the
Scholarship Drama Exam. This is prepared for as a co-curricular activity in Terms 3 and 4.
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Level 1 Music Code: L1MUO Level 1 Dance
Internal Credits: 20 Course Costs: $50 (covers field trips/ Internal Credits: 16 Course Costs: $50
External Credits: 8 Accompanists/Sheet music etc) External Credits: 4
Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: 2 – Composition/Performance/ Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: At least 1
Camp/Opera/Orchestra concert Pre-requisites:
or other It would be a benefit to have Dance experience, but is not essential.
Pre-requisites: Course Outline:
Performance experience on an instrument of your choice (voice is an instrument) at a level consistent with two years Students will perform individual choreography on themselves and other dancers. They will explore a variety
prior study. Lessons in the Itinerant scheme or a private Music Teacher must be taken for the duration of this course. of elements, devices and structures in making compositions. They will learn and improve performance skills
Grade 2 Theory or a commitment to achieving that level in Term 1. Year 10 Music or Teacher in Charge pre-approval including ensemble techniques. Students will perform and investigate a variety of dance genres for example, jazz,
required. All Students must be members of a school Music performance group. contemporary and Hip Hop. They will view a variety of dance performances and learn to develop the ability to
Course Outline: interpret and respond to these. Students are expected to keep a portfolio, which provides study notes, worksheets
Music is a fundamental form of expression, both personal and cultural. Areas that are covered include: and evaluations given during class supporting the external and internal standards.
Performance (Solo & Group), Composition, Aural, Theory. Optional (in consultation with the Teacher in Charge):
Research, Technology. All performances are assessed in front of an audience.
Visual Arts
Level 2 Music Code: MUSA Level 1 Practical Art Code: L1ART
Internal Credits: 20 Course Costs: $50 (covers field trips/ Internal Credits: 10 Course Costs: $65 – To be paid at the beginning
External Credits: 4 Accompanists/Sheet music etc) External Credits: 12 of the year. This will cover art
Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: 2 – Composition/Performance/ materials used during the year
Camp/Opera/Orchestra concert Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: 1 – Day trip to Raglan $15
or other
Pre-requisites: Pre-requisites:
Performance experience on an instrument of your choice (voice is an instrument) at a level consistent with three This course is available to all students who completed a Year 10 Practical Art option. This course will lead into Level 2
years prior study. Lessons in the Itinerant scheme or a private Music Teacher must be taken for the duration of this Painting, Design and Photography.
course. Level 1 NCEA Music or Teacher in Charge pre-approval required. All students must be members of a school Course Outline:
Music performance group. The emphasis is on a course of practical study. This offers exploration of a variety of media and techniques. These
Course Outline: include drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media. This visual environment is used as a basis for students
Music is a fundamental form of expression, both personal and cultural. Standards offered include Performance to develop perceptual awareness, creative imagination, and personal style, develop skills with facility and to
(Solo, Group, 2nd Instrument), Composition, Instrumentation, Aural, Theory, Research, Technology. All performances think critically.
are assessed in front of an audience.
or
Level 3 Music Code: MUSA Level 1 Photo/Design Code: L1APD
Internal Credits: 20 Course Costs: $50 (covers field trips/ Internal Credits: 10 Course Costs: $40 and print credit for printing
External Credits: 4 Accompanists/Sheet music etc) External Credits: 12 work to be paid at the beginning
of the year. Students must have their
Qualification: NCEA Level 3 No. of Field Trips: 2 – Composition/Performance/ own digital SLR Camera (talk to the
Camp/Opera/Orchestra concert Art Teacher)
or other Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: 1 day, $15 approx
Pre-requisites: Pre-requisites:
Performance experience on an instrument of your choice (voice is an instrument) at a level consistent with four years There are no pre-requisites for entry into this course. This is a wonderful opportunity for students who wish to develop
prior study. Lessons in the Itinerant scheme or a private Music Teacher must be taken for the duration of this course. practical skills in digital photography and design. This course will lead into Level 2 Design and Photography.
Level 2 NCEA Music or Teacher in Charge pre-approval required. All students must be members of a school Music
performance group. Course Outline:
The emphasis is on a course of practical study exploring digital photography and design. This course is suitable for
Course Outline: students who have not previously taken Art and can lead into both Level 2 and Level 3 Photography and Design. This
Music is a fundamental form of expression, both personal and cultural. Standards offered include Performance will be an exciting journey exploring various conventions within these two fields of practice. Students will learn to use
(Solo, Group, 2nd Instrument), Composition, Arrangement, Aural, Theory, Research, Technology. All performances a camera to express themselves and use their images as a resource base for exploration of design ideas. The creative,
are assessed in front of an audience. expressive and technical skills developed in this programme will be directly beneficial for future Art options.
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Internal Credits: 8 Course Costs: $50 to be paid at the beginning Internal Credits: 8 Course Costs: $75
External Credits: 12 of of the year. This will cover art External Credits: 14
materials used during the year. Qualification: NCEA Level 3 No. of Field Trips: 1
Students are required to supply
Pre-requisites:
their own paper and will be
Students need to have completed Level 1 and/or Level 2 Painting.
required to pay print credit when
doing Design Course Outline:
Students will be expected to consolidate and extend their prior learning and in consultation with the Teacher develop
Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: 1 day, $15 approx
a personal programme of work which will enable them to provide evidence of their knowledge and understanding of
Pre-requisites: the art making process and to demonstrate personal performance in the Visual Arts.
This course is available to all students who have passed Level 1 Practical Art or Photo/Design. Experience in Design
will give students the opportunity to make a more informed choice about the Visual Art disciplines they may wish
to continue with in Year 13. This course will lead into Level 3, Design and Photography. Level 2 Photography Code: L2APH
Course Outline: Internal Credits: 8 Course Costs: $50
Achievement Standards in Terms 1 and 2 are focused on building a sound skill base in Design. In Term 3, students will External Credits: 12
submit a portfolio consisting of 2 A1 panels for external examination. This work will demonstrate the student’s ability
Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: Nil
to develop and resolve ideas in a body of work of their choosing.
Pre-requisites:
This course is available to all students who have passed Level 1 Practical Art or Level 1 Photo/Design. Experience in
Level 3 Design (UE Approved) Code: L3ADS Photography will give students the opportunity to make a more informed choice about the Visual Art disciplines they
may wish to continue with in Year 13. This course will lead into Level 3 Photography and Design. Students must have
Internal Credits: 8 Course Costs: $50
their own digital SLR camera.
External Credits: 14
Course Outline:
Qualification: NCEA Level 3 No. of Field Trips: 1
This course will provide students with an exciting opportunity to participate in a hand’s on approach to digital
Pre-requisites: photography. Achievement Standards in Terms 1 and 2 are focused on building a sound skill base in this subject.
Students need to have completed Level 1 and/or Level 2 Design and/or Photography/or Painting. In Term 3, students will submit a portfolio consisting of 2 A1 panels for examination. This work will demonstrate the
Course Outline: student’s ability to develop and resolve ideas in a body of work of their choosing.
In Terms 1 and 2 Achievement Standards will develop and extend student’s skills in the process of Design. In Term 3,
students will be working on a three panel portfolio for external submission. This work will demonstrate an ability to
develop and resolve ideas in a body of work of the student’s choice. Level 3 Photography (UE Approved) Code: L3APH
Internal Credits: 8 Course Costs: $50
External Credits: 14
Level 2 Painting Code: L2APT
Qualification: NCEA Level 3 No. of Field Trips: 1
Internal Credits: 8 Course Costs: $65 to be paid at the beginning
Pre-requisites:
External Credits: 12 of the year. This will cover art
Students need to have completed a Visual Arts course at Level 1 and 2.
materials used during the year
Course Outline:
Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: 1 day, $15 approx
In Terms 1 and 2 Achievement Standards will develop and extend students skills in photographic practice. In Term 3,
Pre-requisites: students will be working on a three panel portfolio for external submission. This work will demonstrate an ability to
This course is available to all students who have passed Level 1 Practical Art. Experience in Painting will give students develop and resolve ideas in a body of work of the student’s choice.
the opportunity to make informed choices about the Visual Art disciplines they may wish to continue with in Year 13.
This course will lead into Level 3 Painting, Design and Photography.
Course Outline:
The achievement standards offered in Terms 1 + 2 will provide students with a sound skill base in Painting. In Term 3
students will be working on a two panel portfolio for external submission.
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shgcham.school.nz Return to Contents Senior Course Information 2020 Senior Course Information 2020 Return to Contents shgcham.school.nzEnglish Level 2 English for Literacy Code: L2ENL
Internal Credits: 16-20 Course Costs: Nil
External Credits: 4 (possibly)
English Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: Nil
Pre-requisites:
Level 1 English Code: L1ENG There are no pre-requisites for entry into this course.
Internal Credits: 9 Course Costs: Nil Course Outline:
External Credits: Up to 12 This course is the required course for students who are working at or below Level 6 and who are not yet ready to work
Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: Nil at Level 7 on the Curriculum Framework. Students are prepared for NCEA Level 2 although some standards may be
substituted for Level 1 standards if necessary.
Pre-requisites:
Students may sit one external standard.
Students will need to be achieving at Level 5 or above in the Curriculum Framework by the end of Year 10.
Course Outline:
This course continues to build on the aims and philosophies as outlined in the National Curriculum working at Level 6. Level 3 English (UE Approved) Code: L3ENG
Students are prepared for NCEA Level 1.
Internal Credits: Up to 14 Course Costs: Nil
External Credits: Up to 12
Level 1 English for Literacy Code: L1ENL Qualification: NCEA Level 3 No. of Field Trips: Nil
Internal Credits: Up to 19 Course Costs: Nil Pre-requisites:
External Credits: 4 (possibly) Students must have achieved at least 14 English credits at Level 2.
Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: Nil Course Outline:
Students will have achieved University Literacy requirements and be aiming for Level 3. Students may also choose to
Pre-requisites:
prepare for the Scholarship examination. It is expected that students who take Level 3 English are students who read
There are no pre-requisites for entry into this course.
regularly outside of class. In this course students are given the option to complete the internal assessments which
Course Outline: best suit their needs.
This course is particularly recommended for any student who has difficulty with English or who is not working at
Level 5 of the curriculum framework. It is the required course for any student who has not had 3 years in an English-
speaking secondary school. Students may sit one external standard. Level 3 English for Literacy (UE Approved) Code: L3LIT
Internal Credits: Up to 15 Course Costs: Nil
External Credits: 4 (possibly)
Level 2 English Code: L2ENG
Qualification: NCEA Level 2/3 No. of Field Trips: Nil
Internal Credits: 10 Course Costs: Nil
External Credits: 8-12 Pre-requisites:
This course is open to any Year 13 student who has not gained 14 credits in Level 2 English.
Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: Nil
Course Outline:
Pre-requisites:
The course continues to build on the aims and philosophies as outlined in the National Curriculum working at Levels
This course is open to students who have been working at Level 6 or better and who are ready to work at Level 7.
7 and 8. Students will work towards completing a variety of standards according to their own personal needs and
Students will have achieved at least two external standards and at least two internal standards at Level 1.
abilities across the oral, visual and written language strands.
Course Outline:
This course continues to build on the aims and philosophies of the National Curriculum in English working at Level 7.
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shgcham.school.nz Return to Contents Senior Course Information 2020 Senior Course Information 2020 Return to Contents shgcham.school.nzESL: English for Speakers of other Languages Media Studies
Level 1 English Language Intermediate Code: L1ELI
Internal Credits: Up to 21 credits in Course Costs: Nil
EL Unit Standards Level 1 Media Studies Code: L1MED
Qualification: No. of Field Trips: Nil Internal Credits: 9 Course Costs: $30 bond for equipment
External Credits: 8
Pre-requisites:
Students need to be above basic level of English language. Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: Nil
Course Outline: Pre-requisites:
The course aims to increase students’ competency in the four skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, with There are no pre-requisites for this course.
particular emphasis on literacy skills, essay writing and general academic vocabulary used in NCEA. Students will gain Course Outline:
some English Language Unit Standard credits. The Media has a huge impact on our society and the way we think about things. Media Studies encourages students to
think creatively and critically about this impact as they consider how the media they are surrounded by every day can
be used to help us both develop and manipulate our opinions. Students will learn to understand the world in many
Level 2 English Language Intermediate Code: L2ELI different ways which is critical in this ever changing society. Students will both study media texts and create their own.
Internal Credits: Up to 20 credits in English Course Costs: Nil
Language Unit Standards
Level 2 Media Studies Code: L2MED
Qualification: L2 NCEA in conjunction No. of Field Trips: Nil
with English Internal Credits: 17 Course Costs: $30 bond for usage of video
External Credits: 4 equipment
Pre-requisites:
Students must be at B1 Level on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: SHGC Media Prep course
Before school starts – dates TBC
Course Outline:
The course aims to further increase students’ competency in the four skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Pre-requisites:
Writing, with particular emphasis on literacy skills, speed reading, speed writing, essay writing and expanding Students must have achieved at least three Level 1 English Standards.
vocabulary to include the second 1000 words and general academic vocabulary. Students will gain some English Course Outline:
Language Unit Standard credits at Level 1-3 depending on their level of learning. These credits will add to their credit Media Studies provides students with the opportunity to develop media literacy skills enabling them to critically
total for NCEA. examine the role that the media plays in their lives. They will have the opportunity to make connections with people
in the Media industry, including past students. Students will be given the opportunity to create their own media texts.
Level 3 English Language Advanced Code: L3ELA
Internal Credits: Up to 20 credits in English Course Costs: Nil Level 3 Media Studies (UE Approved) Code: L3MED
Language Unit Standards Internal Credits: 16 Course Costs: $30 bond for usage of video
Qualification: University literacy in conjunction No. of Field Trips: Nil External Credits: 4 equipment
with English Qualification: NCEA Level 3 No. of Field Trips: Nil
Pre-requisites: Pre-requisites:
Students have completed a Year 11 or Year 12 English class and are preferably in a Year 12 or 13 class; students already Students must have three Level 2 Media Studies Achievement Standards OR at least three Level 2 English Achievement
have some literacy credits be at or above high B1 on the CEFR. standards.
Course Outline: Course Outline:
The course aims to further increase students’ competency in the four skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Level 3 Media Studies builds on the skills and ideas established at Level 2 and will enable students to communicate
Writing, with particular emphasis on speed reading, speed writing, essay writing, preparation for tertiary academic ideas clearly using different mediums, analyse how media is constructed and explore media issues in our society.
reading and expanding vocabulary to include the third 1000 words and academic vocabulary. Students will gain Students will be given the opportunity to create their own media texts.
some more English Language Unit Standard credits at Level 3 and will be assisted to reach the literacy standards
for University Entrance.
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shgcham.school.nz Return to Contents Senior Course Information 2020 Senior Course Information 2020 Return to Contents shgcham.school.nzGateway Languages
Gateway Programme Code: GATE French
Internal Credits: 20 (minimum) Course Costs: Nil
External Credits: 0 Level 1 French Code: L1FRE
Qualification: No. of Field Trips: Placement/Careers Expo Internal Credits: 9-10 (choose 2 of 3 Course Costs: NCEA Level 1 resource book $18
internals available) approx, Language Perfect $20
Pre-requisites:
External Credits: 10 (includes Grammar)
Students must be in Year 12 or 13 and have a good level of literacy and numeracy. Acceptance is subject to
an interview with the Gateway Coordinator to check the course is suitable for individual student needs. Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: 1 – Film trip
Course Outline: Pre-requisites:
The Gateway programme seeks to strengthen the pathway between school learning and further education and Year 10 French
training or employment. The purpose is to develop a clear understanding of the knowledge and skills required for Course Outline:
future employment through completing a work placement and achieving unit standards based around employment. This course aims to broaden students’ knowledge of the language. Topics around familiar contexts such as home,
Students choosing Gateway should be motivated to learn in both the workplace and in class and have a strong school, travel and holidays and free time form the basis for students to understand and produce more complex
interest in a career direction they wish to find out more about. Students will also have the opportunity to complete French in written and spoken forms. In doing so they will gain communication skills, critical thinking, knowledge
First Aid and Health and Safety certificates. of grammar and the cultural awareness required in today’s global world.
Level 2 French Code: L2FRE
Internal Credits: 9-10 (choose 2 of 3 Course Costs: NCEA Level 2 resource book
internals available) $18 approx, Language Perfect $20
External Credits: 10 (includes Grammar)
Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: 1 – Film trip
Pre-requisites:
NCEA Level 1. Either 90878 or 90881 (externals) plus 90879 or 90880 or 90882 (internals) at the discretion of the
Leader of Learning.
Course Outline:
This course aims to extend language skills beyond the basic themes studied in previous years, with a focus on
unfamiliar situations and contexts. Students will also learn to justify and express their own ideas and opinions and
challenge those of others in both spoken and written French. Topics to do so may include work and the future,
relationships, technology, current issues, film and media, study of a French-speaking country etc. Students will
continue to develop their communication skills, critical thinking, knowledge of grammar and the cultural awareness
required in today’s global world. Exchange opportunities to Switzerland or France are available.
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shgcham.school.nz Return to Contents Senior Course Information 2020 Senior Course Information 2020 Return to Contents shgcham.school.nzLevel 3 French (UE Approved) Code: L3FRE Level 3 German (UE Approved) Code: L3GER
Internal Credits: 8-11 (choose 2 of the 3 Course Costs: NCEA Level 3 resource book Internal Credits: 8 Course Costs: Language Perfect $20 approx
internals available) $18 approx, Language Perfect $20 External Credits: 10 (includes Grammar)
External Credits: 10 (includes Grammar) Qualification: NCEA Level 3 No. of Field Trips: Nil
Qualification: NCEA Level 3 No. of Field Trips: 2 – Senior French Camp Pre-requisites:
and Film Trip At the discretion of the Teacher in Charge. Either 91123 or 91126 (externals) plus either 91125 or 91127 (internals).
Pre-requisites: Course Outline:
At the discretion of the Leader of Learning. Either 91118 or 91121 (externals) plus 91119 or 91120 or 91122 (internals). This course aims to extend language skills beyond the basic themes studied in previous years, with a focus on issues
Course Outline: that affect society. Students will also learn to justify and express their own ideas and opinions and challenge those
This course aims to extend language skills beyond the basic themes studied in previous years, with a focus on of others in both spoken and written German. Topics to do so may include current issues such as environment,
issues that affect society. Students will also learn to justify and express their own ideas and opinions and challenge immigration, technology, advertising, health and wellbeing, and media. Students will continue to develop their
those of others in both spoken and written French. Topics to do so may include current issues such as environment, communication skills, critical thinking, knowledge of grammar and the cultural awareness required in today’s
immigration, technology, advertising, health and wellbeing, film and media. Students will continue to develop their global world.
communication skills, critical thinking, knowledge of grammar and the cultural awareness required in today’s global
world. Exchange opportunities to Switzerland or France are available.
Spanish
German Level 1 Spanish Code: L1SPA
Internal Credits: 9-10 (choose 2 of 3 Course Costs: NCEA Level 1 resource book
Level 1 German Code: L1GER internals available) $18 approx, Education Perfect
Internal Credits: 9 Course Costs: Workbooks $11 approx, Language External Credits: 10 for Languages $20 (Includes
External Credits: 10 Perfect $20 approx (includes Grammar)
Grammar) Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: Nil
Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: Nil Pre-requisites:
Pre-requisites: Native Spanish speaker wanting to gain NCEA credits, OR Language students in Years 12 or 13, who would have
Year 10 German completed at least 3 years of study of another language and gained NCEA Level 1 or higher in that language.
Course Outline: The student may also continue studying their current language.
This course aims to broaden students’ knowledge of the language. Topics around familiar contexts such as home, Course Outline:
school, travel, holidays and free time form the basis for students to understand and produce more complex German This course aims to allow already competent language students to work from Level 1-6 of the NZ Curriculum in one
in written and spoken forms. In doing so they will gain communication skills, critical thinking, knowledge of grammar year in order to gain Level 1 Spanish. Topics around familiar contexts such as self-descriptions, family, home, school,
and the cultural awareness required in today’s global world. travel and holidays, and free time form the basis for students to understand and produce simple to more complex
Spanish in written and spoken forms.
Level 2 German Code: L2GER
Internal Credits: 9 Course Costs: Workbooks $11 approx , Language
External Credits: 10 Perfect $20 approx (includes
Grammar)
Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: Nil
Pre-requisites:
At discretion of the Teacher in Charge. Either 90883 or 90886 (externals) plus either 90884 or 90887 (internals)
achieved at Level 1.
Course Outline:
This course aims to extend language skills beyond the basic themes studied in previous years, with a focus on
unfamiliar situations and contexts. Students will also learn to justify and express their own ideas and opinions and
challenge those of others in both spoken and written German. Topics to do so may include work and the future,
relationships, technology, current issues, film and media, etc. Students will continue to develop their communication
skills, critical thinking, knowledge of grammar and the cultural awareness required in today’s global world.
At the conclusion of the year, there will also be the opportunity to take part in a 7 week long, reciprocal exchange
programme with Germany.
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shgcham.school.nz Return to Contents Senior Course Information 2020 Senior Course Information 2020 Return to Contents shgcham.school.nzTe Reo Māori Mathematics
Level 1 Te Reo Māori Code: L1MAO
Internal Credits: 12 Course Costs: Language Perfect $20
External Credits: 6 Mathematics
Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: 1
Level 1 Mathematics Z Code: L1MAZ
Pre-requisites:
Internal Credits: 4 Course Costs: Workbook and revision material $50
Students need to have studied Year 9 and 10 Te Reo Māori, or at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge Te Reo Māori.
External Credits: 16
Course Outline:
Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: Nil
By the end of NCEA Level 1, students can converse with Te Reo Māori speakers in familiar social situations and cope
with some less familiar ones. They can use basic Māori language patterns, show a willingness to experiment with new Pre-requisites:
language and read independently. They can write short passages, personal letters and simple formal letters in Te Reo Students will be invited to do this course which covers Level 1 and some Level 2 concepts.
Māori. Students are confident in using a range of strategies for learning in Te Reo Māori and for communicating with Course Outline:
others in Māori social contexts. This course covers Algebra, Graphs, Geometry, Probability, Statistics and Trigonometry.
Level 2 Te Reo Māori Code: L2MAO Level 1 Mathematics B Code: L1MAB
Internal Credits: 12 Course Costs: Language Perfect $20 Internal Credits: 4 Course Costs: Workbook and revision material $50
External Credits: 6 External Credits: 16
Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: 2 Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: Nil
Pre-requisites: Pre-requisites:
Students need to have studied Year 9 and 10 Te Reo Māori, Level 1 Te Reo Māori, or at the discretion of the Teacher Students will be placed in these classes based on their end of year examination results and Teacher recommendations.
in Charge Te Reo Māori. Course Outline:
Course Outline: This course covers Algebra, Graphs, Geometry, Number, Probability, Statistics and Trigonometry.
By the end of NCEA Level 2, students can take part in general conversation with speakers of Te Reo Māori, understand
most of what is said and contribute relevant comments. They can explain and discuss many of their own ideas and
opinions and may use Te Reo Māori creatively. They can read a variety of authentic Te Reo Māori materials and write Level 1 Mathematics S Code: L1MAS
expressively for a range of purposes. Students can use a range of strategies to help them learn Te Reo Māori effectively Internal Credits: 14 Course Costs: Workbook and revision material $50
and they can demonstrate a good level of fluency for a learner of Te Reo Māori as a second language. External Credits: 4
Qualification: NCEA Level 1 No. of Field Trips: Nil
Level 3 Te Reo Māori Code: L3MAO Pre-requisites:
Students will be placed in these classes based on their end of year examination results and Teacher recommendations.
Internal Credits: 12 Course Costs: Language Perfect $20
External Credits: 6 Course Outline:
This course covers Algebra, Number, Probability, Trigonometry and Statistics.
Qualification: NCEA Level 2 No. of Field Trips: 2
Pre-requisites:
Students need to have studied Year 9, 10, Level 1 and 2 Te Reo Māori, or at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge
Te Reo Māori.
Course Outline:
By the end of NCEA Level 3, students can take part in general conversation with speakers of Te Reo Māori, have a
very good understanding of what is said and contribute relevant comments. They can explain and discuss many of
their own ideas and opinions and can use Te Reo Māori creatively. They can read a variety of authentic Te Reo Māori
materials and write expressively for a range of purposes. Students can use a range of strategies to help them learn
Te Reo Māori effectively and they can demonstrate a very good level of fluency for a learner of Te Reo Māori as a
second language.
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