Senior School Curriculum 2021 - Years 11, 12 and 13 - Scots College
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Senior School Curriculum 2021 Years 11, 12 and 13
01
Welcome Contents
Introduction 02 Details of individual subjects:
The curriculum handbook is an important Future Pathways (Careers Programme) 03 Business Studies 44
part of your child’s educational pathway Course Planning for Careers 04 Biology 45
– it provides information on subjects, courses Some useful websites 07
Chemistry 46
and careers. University Entrance 08
Classical Studies 47
Senior School subject and pathway
options 09 Construction Technology 48
The handbook outlines the three change their goals as they move Design & Visual Communication
year learning journey students through the Senior School and Year 11 Courses (Graphics) 49
undertake in the Senior School. beyond. Year 11 Course overview 12 Digital Technologies 50
It provides an overview of our Please read the Future Full year courses 13 Drama 51
Year 11 programme as well as Pathways section carefully. The Semester courses 20 Economics 52
up-to-date explanations of the IB requirements for certain careers English 53
Years 12 & 13 Courses
Diploma Programme and NCEA may include prescribed subjects.
Course Structure (IBDP) Geography 54
qualifications and programmes An appointment with one of our
International Baccalaureate History 55
we offer. Careers Advisers (Mr Henley-
Diploma Programme (IBDP) 29 Languages 56
Smith, Mrs Karen Gaffney) is
Well-informed course selection International Baccalaureate Diploma
Materials Design Technology 57
a useful first step, as they have Programme Course Design 30
is crucial! It is important
the most up to date information Mathematics 58
that parents and caregivers Frequently asked questions 31
available, especially from Music 60
spend time with their sons IBDP Subjects and Prerequisites 33
Universities. There are also many Physical Education 62
and daughters discussing the
other avenues for sound advice Details of individual subjects:
appropriate courses for their Physics 63
within the College, from Senior Group 1: Mother Language 33
future aspirations. As a general Tourism Studies 64
Management to House Deans Group 2: Language Acquisition 33
rule of thumb, courses should Visual Arts 65
and Heads of Department. Group 3: Individuals and Societies 34
be chosen which leave as many
doors open as possible. Young Christian Zachariassen Group 4: Experimental Sciences 35
NCEA and IBDP Compared 67
people today have far more Principal, Senior School Group 5: Mathematics 36
Qualification Fees 68
opportunities available to them July 2020 Group 6: The Arts 37
and are more likely than ever to Key Contacts 69
Course Structure (NCEA)
National Certificate in Educational
Achievement (NCEA) 40
General Course Information (NCEA) 4202 03
Introduction Future Pathways
Careers programme
In 2019 the Scots Future Pathways programme was integrated into the existing PERFORM framework with emerging competencies
identified through international ‘future of work’ research. The programme combines our traditional values and competencies with
those identified as required in the future of work research. The aim is to sequentially build self-awareness and career knowledge to
This booklet is designed to give parents and put Scots students in the most well-informed position to make career plans and decisions on their future pathways.
students an overview of the courses offered When we talk about the future of work, much focus is on which jobs will disappear and which will remain. These are important
in the Senior School at Scots College so that factors; however we need to shift our focus from jobs to skills which prepare students for the future of work. By understanding the
skills and capabilities that will be most portable and in demand in the new economy, young women and men can work to equip
they are in a position to make wise course themselves for the future of work more effectively. Our mind set needs to shift to reflect a more dynamic future of work where linear
selections in the students’ final three years at careers will be far less common and young people need a portfolio of skills and capabilities, including career management to navigate
a more complex world.
Secondary School. Comparing skills demand, 2018 vs. 2022, top ten
Today 2018 Trending 2022 Declining 2022
It gives general details about Early Term 3, parents and
courses and careers, and then students are asked to make • Analytical thinking and innovation • Analytical thinking and innovation • Manual dexterity, endurance and
outlines details of each individual choices, and at this stage we • Complex problem-solving Critical • Active learning and learning precision
subject. Please note: the topics do our best to satisfy all these thinking and analysis strategies • Memory, verbal, auditory and spatial
and assessment information choices, though we cannot • Active learning and learning • Creativity, originality and initiative abilities
for each subject are indicative guarantee that any particular strategies • Technology design and • Management of financial, material
• Creativity, originality and initiative programming resources
only. They are a guide to combination of subjects will be
• Technology installation and maintenance
the type of content that can available. Once the structure • Attention to detail, trustworthiness • Critical thinking and analysis
be covered in each course of the timetable is established, • Emotional intelligence • Complex problem-solving • Reading, writing, math and active
listening
and the likely assessment and decisions made about how • Reasoning, problem-solving and • Leadership and social influence
• Management of personnel
weightings. subjects are grouped together, ideation • Emotional intelligence
the structure cannot be changed. • Leadership and social influence • Quality control and safety awareness
• Reasoning, problem-solving and
The actual combinations of • Coordination and time management
This means that, if at a later date • Coordination and time management ideation
subjects available in Years 11- • Visual, auditory and speech abilities
students wish to change their • Systems analysis and evaluation
13 in any one year depend on
courses, they can only do so • Technology use, monitoring and control
the constraints imposed by the
within that established structure.
timetable and the numbers of Source: Future of Jobs Survey 2018, World Economic Forum.
students opting to do particular If you have any questions http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Future_of_Jobs_2018.pdf
subjects. Subjects will only be concerning your own particular Students will need to demonstrate foresight in navigating a rapidly shifting landscape of organisational forms and skill requirements.
available if there is a sufficient situation as far as course They will increasingly be called upon to continually reassess the skills they need, and quickly put together the right resources to
number of students wishing to selection is concerned, please develop and update these. Workers in the future will need to be adaptable lifelong learners.
take them. don’t hesitate to contact Mr The PERFORM programme taught during tutorials provides an avenue to develop the students’ soft skills as mentioned above. See
Morrison (Assistant Principal http://www.scotscollege.school.nz/p-e-r-f-o-r-m/ for more information on our PERFORM framework for wellbeing.
Curriculum), Mr McKnight Two opportunities we encourage senior students to look into when considering their post- secondary school pathways are:
(IBDP Coordinator) or Mr Smith
(Deputy Principal Curriculum). Work or job shadow experience
In 2019, the College introduced work and job shadowing experiences into the school programme. We believe it is an important
ingredient in helping students make decisions about their futures. Any students interested in taking part in this programme should
speak with Careers Advisor Gary Henley-Smith.
Future Pathways Forum
Each year the College hosts a careers evening. We encourage senior students, particularly Year 13s to attend. All students and
parents will have the opportunity to hear about a number of different career possibilities.
To read more on the College’s Careers programme www.scotscollege.school.nz/senior-school/career-planning-support/CAREER AREA QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ENTRY SCHOOL SUBJECTS 04
Course Planning for Careers Architectural Polytechs: 60 Level 2 in best four or Weltec: Level 2 Maths,
When choosing a course it is best to keep your subject choice as broad for as long as possible. Technology Diploma equiv at Level 3. Science, English
Entry to many courses does not depend as much on course choice as it does on achievement. Architectural Otago Polytech 35 Level 2 credits or higher Level 2 Maths, Physics,
The list below is not exhaustive but will give some guidelines. draughting Diploma English, Chemistry
Note: Business Management Degree All Universities Maths, Statistics
1. For entry to any university course, University Entrance is required Commerce/Business NZ DipBus 48 NCEA Credits or better, English, Maths
2. No subjects are compulsory. Universities label them recommended / highly Level 2
recommended.
Degree Some universities have Maths, English, Accounting,
CAREER AREA QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ENTRY SCHOOL SUBJECTS limited entry. Eco recommended.
Agriculture/Farming Diploma NCEA 48 Credits or Level 2 Biology, English, NB: Specialist commerce Calculus if majoring in Eco
more in best 4 subjects Maths, Chemistry/Physics degrees at LIN & MAS or Finance.
Level 2 recommended Communication Degree AUT, Auckland, Waikato, Drama, English, Art
Degree Level 3 Biology, Maths, Massey History
Chemistry recommended Computer Science Degree All Universities except Maths, Physics,
Apprenticeships: Certificate & Check Polytechnic Level 1 English, Maths & Lincoln Digitech
e.g. Electrician, Diploma programmes for specific Physics can be required. Construction Diploma Level 2. Good Marks Maths, Eco, Computer
Plumber, Builder requirements Economics Studies
Painter Degree Maths essential. Eco, Physics
(Quantity Surveying)
& Computer Studies rec.
Aviation
(i) Air Force Air Force Officer 90 Credits Level 3 Calculus, Physics, English Construction Diploma Level 2 Maths & English
English, Maths, Physics Management or AS Maths & English
preferred
Degree Victoria, Massey Maths, English, Computer
Pilot/Navigator Physics, 18 credits Physics, Chemistry or Studies
Level 2 Maths, English, Computer Studies, English
Dentistry Degree See Health Science
Science preferred
Intermediate Otago
(ii) Massey Pre-selection exam & Level 3 Physics, Calculus,
Design Hons. degree Portfolio required, competitive Art essential
Degree: high standard of English English
entry, Massey, Auckland Useful English, His, Maths,
B. Aviation
University of Technology, Physics, Art History,
(iii) Flying Academies/ Pre-selection process, Level 2 Maths, Physics Unitec, Otago Polytechnic. Computer Skills, Graphics
Schools 18 years of age Victoria. no portfolio,
competitive to Year 2
Architecture Degree: All require Auckland: No specifics but
Auckland: Auckland – min. 16 credits Physics, Maths, Design,
Bachelor in two subjects from DigiTech may be useful.
Architect Studies Table A & Table B + portfolio.
Victoria Vic – Competitive entry to Victoria: Calculus,
BAS/BBSc Year 2– no portfolio Statistics, Physics English,
Unitec: Unitec – Portfolio Tech, Art, Design &
BAS Graphics are useful
CAREER AREA QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ENTRY SCHOOL SUBJECTS CAREER AREA QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ENTRY SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Engineering Diploma Maths & Physics: Level 2 Maths, Physics, Health Science Medicine, Auckland Medical School: Auckland:
48 credits Level 2 or better graphics desirable (Medicine) Dentistry, either Year I B. Health Sci or For MBChB, Biology,
in best four Pharmacy, B Biomedical Sci. Chemistry and one English
Med Lab Science, rich subject.
AUT: Calculus and Physics Calculus, Physics
Physiotherapy Physics, Statistics/Calculus
at Level 3.
useful
B. Engineering 42 Level 3 credits & Otago Med School: Otago:
Technology 14 in Calculus & Physics Health Science Intermediate – Recommended: Biology,
compulsory Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Degree Auckland: limited entry. Level 3 Calculus & Physics
Chemistry, Physics, Statistics – Statistics
Canterbury: open entry. essential. Chemistry highly
Competitive 2nd year entry Useful: Calculus, English
Intermediate year. recommended. English &
for Auckland and Otago. rich subject
Statistics recommended
Horticulture BAg.Sc/HortSc Biology, Chemistry, Maths
Environmental Degree All Universities Chemistry, Biology, Maths
Statistics, Geography DipHort Minimum 40 credits NCEA
Level 2 + numeracy/
Fine Arts Diploma Portfolio required Polytechnics: Level 2 in
literacy for
English & Art
Journalism BCS Auckland University of Art History, Classics,
Degree Canterbury: Good passes in Art, Art History
Bachelor of Technology. Preference to English, Geography,
2 Art Level 3 subjects &
Communication 60 credits Level 3 in four NCEA History or Media Studies
portfolio, or 2 portfolios.
Studies subjects. IB – 28 with min 5 in
Auckland: Portfolio and
language rich subj. also at
written application required.
Diploma – Waikato, Massey, Unitec
Massey: Competitive entry,
post-graduate Canterbury – degree required.
portfolio.
Refer to individual ‘varsity Information Systems Bachelor All universities No specific knowledge,
websites interest in Tech & Business
Food Science Degree Auckland, Otago, AUT Chemistry essential. Landscape Architecture Diploma Unitec: NCEA Level 2 credits. Maths, Design, Biology,
Human Nutrition Biology, Maths, Physics Geography recommended
recommended
Languages Degree (including University Entrance Language of choice and
Food Technology Degree Massey Chemistry, Physics, Maths joint honours / any supporting subject
major or minor e.g English, Commerce,
Forestry Degree Canterbury: first year BForSc Biology, Statistics
options e.g inter- Economics
can be taken at any university. Chemistry, essential,
national marketing
Economics & English
with Spanish,
recommended
Chinese with
commerce).
Law Degree Very competitive entry to English, Hist, Art History,
second year. Classics, Eco, Geography
Limited entry to Waikato Physics, Maths Languages,
first year. good preparation
Logistics Supply Chain Degree Massey, Lincoln Maths, Statistics
05CAREER AREA QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ENTRY SCHOOL SUBJECTS CAREER AREA QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ENTRY SCHOOL SUBJECTS 06
Medicine: Sport and Recreation Degree: P.E. recommended.
see Health Science Sport & Exercise Auckland Biology, English,
Med Lab.Science
Science Canterbury Geography helpful
Media Studies Certificate Good grade in English. Level 2 English Massey
Work experience desirable. Science Certificate Level 2 Biology, Chemistry,
BCS Auckland University of English, History, Art Maths, Physics depending
Bachelor of Technology, Unitec, History, Classics, on major
Communication Waikato and Massey Geography, Media Studies Degree Limited entry Auckland for Maths, Biology, Physics,
Studies Written application, some courses Chemistry depending on
Competitive entry, high major
grades for Auckland
Speech & Language Degree Competitive entry to second Science to at least Level 2,
University of Technology
Therapy Postgraduate year, Massey & Canterbury Biology recommended and
Media Studies &
Auckland Post-graduate Auckland. English
Communication are also BA
majors Social Work Degree Competitive entry to second General education
year
Medical Radiation Degree Otago. Post Grad. English, Maths, Physics,
Therapy programmes require Science Biology. Surveying Diploma Minimum 35 Level 2 credits Maths, Physics, Graphics
degree. in best 3 subjects including Yr12, Computer Studies
Maths, 12 credits in Algebra useful
Music Degree in various NZSM – some papers require Music to at least Level 2, & trig
disciplines music theory and some preferably Level 3
require audition. Degree Intermediate year at Otago English, Calculus, Statistics,
Computer Studies &
Optometry Degree Auckland: (Year 1 of B.Sc.Bio Chemistry, Biology, Physics Geography useful
Auckland Med). competitive entry
Teaching Primary: degree Primary: some required
Paramedicine Degree AUT Biology, Chemistry subjects
Pharmacy Degree Auckland: competitive. Maths, Chemistry, Biology Secondary: degree Secondary: 4 year degree
Direct entry and interview. essential, Physics, English or Post Graduate diploma
Level 3 Biology & Chemistry recommended.
Technology Degree Auckland: Limited entry Physics & Calculus;
essential
programmes. Victoria & Chemistry if major in
Otago Health Science for first
Massey – B. Tech degree
year.
Veterinary Science Degree Vet Sc. intermediate. Massey. Biology, Statistics
Physical Education Degree at Otago Min 16 in each of four English, Biology & P.E. at Competitive entry to Chemistry, Physics, English
Level 2 subjects. Level 2 and Level 3 Semester 2.
Admission competitive recommended.
Visual Communication Diploma, Degree Very competitive. Portfolio English, Art
Physiotherapy Degree at Otago: Health Sci. int. Otago: English, Biology, required
Auckland Chemistry, Physics, Maths.
University of Auckland University of Auckland University of
Technology and Technology – competitive Technology – no
Otago entry NCEA 56 Level 3 prescribed subjects
credits in 3 subjects.
Wananga
Polytechnics
New Zealand Universities
International Baccalaureate Diploma Qualification
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
Wellington Institute of Technology
Waikato Institute of Technology
Universal College of Learning
Unitec New Zealand
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Southern Institute of Technology
Otago Polytechnic
Open Polytechnic
Northland Polytechnic
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Manukau Institute of Technology
Eastern Institute of Technology
ARA Institute of Canterbury
Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi
Te Wananga o Raukawa
Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Victoria University of Wellington
University of Waikato
University of Otago
University of Canterbury
University of Auckland
Massey University
Lincoln University
Auckland University of Technology
Tertiary Study Providers (trades, arts, industries)
NZ Qualifications
Career Services
Some useful websites
www.ibo.org
www.sit.ac.nz
www.op.ac.nz
www.eit.ac.nz
www.ara.ac.nz
www.tpp.ac.nz
www.aut.ac.nz
www.witt.ac.nz
www.vuw.ac.nz
www.ucol.ac.nz
www.nmit.ac.nz
www.twoa.ac.nz
www.otago.ac.nz
www.unitec.ac.nz
www.weltec.ac.nz
www.wintec.ac.nz
www.lincoln.ac.nz
www.nzqa.govt.nz
www.massey.ac.nz
www.waikato.ac.nz
www.wananga.com
www.northtec.ac.nz
www.whitireia.ac.nz
www.wananga.ac.nz
www.auckland.ac.nz
www.manukau.ac.nz
www.careers.govt.nz
www.toiohomai.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz
www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
www.careercentral.school.nz
Scholarships www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html
www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/
0708 09
University Entrance Senior School Subject & Pathway Options 2021
NCEA IBDP NCEA
• NCEA Level 3 – gained from Achievement Standard credits and Unit Standard credits Subject Yr 11 Yr 12 Yr 13 Level 2 Level 3
• Three subjects – at Level 3, made up of: Commerce
– 14 Achievement Standard credits each, in three approved subjects (credits from Tourism and Construction Business Management #* ^
do not meet this requirement) Business Studies Full year # ^
• Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: Consumer & Business Law Semester
– 5 credits in reading gained from Level 2 or Level 3 Achievement Standards in a range of subjects Economics Full year #* ^ ^ ^
– 5 credits in writing gained from Level 2 or Level 3 Achievement Standards in a range of subjects Financial Capability Semester
• Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: Tourism Studies
– Achievement Standards credits from Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 Achievement Standards in a range of subjects Digital Technologies
Computer Science Full year ^
Digital Technologies #
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
English / Literature
Award of the Diploma (minimum of 24 points).
English - Language and Literature ^ ^
English - Language Acquisition ^ ^
English - Second or other language (ESL) Full year
English - Standard Full year ^ ^
English - Studies Full year ^ ^
Language A - Literature (foreign languages) ^
Humanities
Students should feel free to visit the Careers Centre at any time and/or Classical Studies * ^ * #
make an appointment with Mr Henley-Smith or Mrs Gaffney Environment Systems & Societies * ^
Geography Semester ^ * #*
History - Ancient Semester
History - Recent Semester
History #* ^ # #
Humanities Full year
Psychology * ^
Tourism Studies (Unit Standards only course)
Languages
Ab initio language ^
Chinese Full year ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
English - Language Acquisition ^ ^
English - Second or other language (ESL) Full year
French Full year ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
Language A - Literature (foreign languages) ^
Spanish Full year ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
Materials and Design Technologies
Biomimicry Semester
Construction (Unit Standards only course)
Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) Full year # ^
Integrated Design Challenge Semester
Materials Design Technology Full year ^ ^10 11
IBDP NCEA
Subject Yr 11 Yr 12 Yr 13 Level 2 Level 3
Mathematics
Mathematics ^(Abstract)
Mathematics - Abstract Full year
Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches ^(Abstract) ^
Mathematics - Application and Interpretation ^(Abstract) ^
Mathematics - Calculus ^(Maths)
Mathematics - Real World Full year
Year 11
Statistics ^(Real) ^
Performing Arts
Drama Full year # #
Courses
Film Semester ^
Music Full year ^ ^ ^ ^
Physical Education
Physical Education Full year #*
Sports and Exercise Science Semester
Sports, Exercise and Health #* ^
Sciences
Biology # ^ 1 ^
Biomedical Science Semester
Biology & Environmental Systems Full year
Chemistry Semester 2 ^ 2 ^
Computer Science ^
Environment Systems & Societies * ^
Physics Semester 2 ^ 3 4
Physics & Chemistry Full year
Sports and Exercise Science Semester
Sports, Exercise and Health #* ^
Visual Arts
Art - Applied
Art - Foundation Full year
Art - Industry # ^
Art - Studio ^ ^
Art - Visual # ^
^ the previous year's course is a prerequisite
# the previous year's course is recommended
* prerequisite/recommended courses from other subjects
1 full year Biology & Environmental Systems AND the Biomedical Science semester courses at Year 11 are prerequisites
2
full year Physics & Chemistry AND the corresponding semester courses at Year 11 are prerequisites
3
full year Physics AND semester Physics at Year 11 are prerequisites, AND studying Level 2
Mathematics is recommended - see requirement for Level 3 Physics
4 Level 2 Physics is a prerequisite AND studying Level 3 Calculus is required
Reminder: NCEA 2 and 3 Tourism and Construction courses offer Unit Standards, rather than Achievement Standards12 13
Year 11 Course overview Full Year Courses
The Year 11 course is designed to externally assessed Achievement at the start of the year with an event
The topics include internal features of a
prepare students well for Level 2 NCEA Standard and 1 internally assessed such as three day BP Challenge and Business Studies that enable them to create an outcome
small business, marketing and preparing from an initial idea to a resolved final
and the IB Diploma Programme by Achievement Standard. This will assist culminate in an exhibition at the end INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
financial information. Students will be design using the design process.
concentrating on learning and the students in preparation for NCEA of the year. STUDIES
exposed to numerous local, national
development of key transferable skills. Level 2 and IB Diploma Programme This course introduces students to an
• Students will be asked to reflect on Introduction to course and global business case studies
by requiring them to complete some advanced level of design skills including;
The focus of the course is to develop a their project throughout the year, The Introduction to Business Studies through excursions and school-based
internal assessment and sit some exams. design process, freehand sketching,
depth and breadth of learning that isn’t demonstrating what they have course is a full year course, and builds on presentations. They will be expected
rendering, design principles, presentation
available in a course based on discrete At the foundation of the Year 11 learned or how they would have done the skills and knowledge obtained from to complete components of the course
methods, and computer software. These
Achievement Standards. programme are the key skills of: critical something differently – this reflection the Year 9 Business Studies and Year through a mixture of online modules,
skills will be implemented within the
thinking, communication, collaboration, will be the main focus for the project’s 10 MYP Enterprise courses. The course class based discussions and activities,
Courses have New Zealand Curriculum areas of architecture, product design and
creativity, character, collection of assessment along with the final focuses on developing knowledge and site visitis to local businesses and/
achievement objectives as well as those media design.
data. Students will develop these skills exhibition. understanding of fundamental business or community organisations, as well
of the International Baccalaureate as the
through the learning activities that take as formative and summative NCEA There will be a cost of $120 to cover
basis of their design. The combination of key skills, connected studies and accounting skills through the
place in their subject classes as well as assessment tasks. specialist graphics materials: a full
learning, and a collaborative project will context of local Wellington businesses.
Learning within each course is through the full-year project they will design stationery set with specialist
prepare students well for future study The course aims to provide a broad
connected, and units of work are themed complete. Students completing this course will pens, markers and paper, all modelling
in Years 12 and 13 as well as give them understanding of operations and
or constructed to make learning deeper develop the ability to: material and access to 3D resin printing
Project details: more opportunities to develop the skills internal features of a small scale
and more meaningful. and laser cutting equipment and a one
necessary to be successful in the rapidly • Understand the internal features of
• It is a full-year collaborative group business. Students will apply knowledge year subscription to the Adobe Suite,
Students study 5 full-year subjects that changing world that surrounds them. a small businesses and how owners
project. of entrepreneurship and marketing including Photoshop and Illustrator.
provide the foundation of their further make operational decisions that have
communication mix through engaging in Students will also be expected to
learning in NCEA or the IB Diploma • Students will spend one period a week consequences for the success of their
research of a local small business. Lastly, present their exhibition poster on a
Programme. English, Mathematics and working on their project. business
What do students need to select: students will develop their understanding professionally printed poster that costs
Science are compulsory; students choose • Students will research a problem of fundamental accounting principles • Relate business knowledge of the
the most appropriate course within those • 1 English course approximately $30.
and plan a solution, building in a to allow them to prepare a basic set of marketing mix to a new or existing
subjects. These 5 full-year subjects are number of 21st century skills such as • 1 Mathematics course
financial information for a community product from a suitable business How and what will I learn?
complemented by 2 semester courses collaboration, creativity and design • 1 Science course organisation. Prior study of the MYP connected to the student’s life and
and a full-year collaborative project. A project based, design brief approach is
thinking. Enterprise Studies course would be community
Semester courses are more specialised • 2 additional full-year courses applied throughout the course. Students
• Groups can choose an area of interest beneficial but is not essential. • Prepare and interpret financial will be expected to show competence
and are designed to stimulate learning in • 2 Semester courses
a range of areas. from Transport, Environment, Well- This course leads to further study at information for a community in the assigned activities and the visual
being, Culture and Language, and Year 12, allowing students to progress organisation’s annual general meeting communication of ideas to solve set
All courses consist of clear learning Entertainment. They can then use this towards the NCEA Level 2 Business design problems.
objectives that will be measured using as a basis for utilising and developing How will I be assessed?
Studies course or IB Diploma Business
a range of formative and summative their scientific, technological, Students completing this course will
and Management course. It is also a Students will be assessed throughout
assessments, allowing students and entrepreneurial and creative skills to develop the ability to:
valuable life skill and provides a basis the year via a range of formative and
parents to receive feedback on levels of develop a solution. for entrepreneurial skills and knowledge summative tests and submissions. 7 Draw, sketch, render, design and model;
achievement and skill development.
• The project will be structured with for young people who will contribute to internal and 4 external NCEA Level 1 use computer design programmes;
Within each full-year course there will staff supervision, a handbook, regular New Zealand’s economic future in the credits will be offered. use a 3D resin printer and laser cutter;
be some NCEA assessment. In general, tracking of tasks, checkpoints and 21st Century. create presentations and understand
each full year course will include 1 events. The project will be launched the principles of image composition,
How and what will I learn? Design and Visual hierarchy, layout, and how to create
The key intended learning outcomes Communication an exhibition to showcase their design
of the course is for students to apply thinking. Students will also learn how to
(Graphics) use research to identify gaps in specific
knowledge of Business Studies to
DESIGN AND VISUAL target markets and learn how to identify
local Wellington businesses and/
COMMUNICATION and create customer profiles and design
or community organisations. There
are three Level 1 NCEA standards for their needs.
Introduction to course
covered over the academic year, with This course teaches students to think
the concepts of entreprenuership and and work as a designer, learning the
innovation underpinning each topic. creative skills and working techniques14 15
How will I be assessed? • Unit 1: Digital Technology How and what will I learn? progress. Two NCEA Level 1 internal • Analyse and explain stakeholders Students completing this course will
In addition to formative tasks, students’ The course will include teacher led assessments will be offered, with no behaviour using economic models develop the ability to:
• Unit 2: Web Design Concepts
work is assessed against one internal workshops, exploration of renowned external assessment. • Write in a range of styles – formal,
• Unit 3: Web Design Project • Analyse and explain the
and one external NCEA assessment theatre practitioners’ theatre forms interdependent nature of sectors in research, report, creative
standards. • Unit 4: Coding Concepts and methodologies such as Brecht, the economy • Create and present a visual
• Unit 5: Coding Project Stanislavski, Bogart, Musical Theatre, Economics presentation and an oral presentation
• Analyse and evaluate the impacts of
Combat Metaphor and Contemporary INTRODUCTION TO
• Project Development – 1 hour a week significant events in markets and the • Examine connections in themes and
Digital Technology to work on a project of personal
Playwrights, devised self-directed work, ECONOMICS
wider economy style across a range of texts
COMPUTER SCIENCE group collaboration and project based
interest (for example: programming, Introduction to course • Analyse and explain the roles and
work. This will culminate in a production • Analyse and respond to visual texts
graphics, or app development) This Introduction to Economics course actions of governments in markets
Introduction to course to an invited audience. The focus will • Research using a variety of sources
This course is designed to facilitate be on developing the idea of Company; builds on the skills and knowledge and the wider economy
How will I be assessed? obtained from the MYP Business
the journey from consumers of digital a condition of being with another or • Understand economic issues relating How will I be assessed?
Students will be assessed on self- Studies course. The broad focus of this
content to creators. Digital technology others, especially in a way that provides to the economy The course will offer one (student
management, communication, course includes exploring the resources
incorporates aspects of computer support and enjoyment. This is achieved selected) Level 1 NCEA external
collaboration, critical and creative used by consumers and producers as
science and information technology. It by using collaboration in the arts and How will I be assessed? Achievement Standard and one Level 1
thinking and problem solving. active stakeholders in the economy.
explores how we can use technology finding ways of working together in Students will be expected to complete NCEA internal Achievement Standard.
to create, store, process, analyse and In their assessment students will drama. These include the 8C’s of drama; This course leads to further study of
components of the course through a
present information in a digital context. demonstrate how they have be able to: creativity, confidence, communication, Economics at Year 12 (IBDP or NCEA).
combination of classroom teaching,
This includes computer architecture, • develop an understanding of the compassion, culture, collaboration, This course is designed for students
a series of online modules and
STANDARD ENGLISH
networks, web technology, digital critical thinking and challenge. interested in a pathway into commerce
foundations of digital design and communicate their understanding Introduction to course
media, programming tools and software and a wider understanding of the
the creative process required to through giving presentations to an
Students completing this course will economic environment. The Standard English course prepares
applications. successfully develop solutions to given audience. At the conclusion of the
develop the ability to: students for using language in a wide
Innovative Digital Technology issues course, students will need to be able to
How and what will I learn? variety of situations. Students will be
• Investigate the forms and purposes demonstrate their understanding of how
qualifications are a direct response to the • develop a range of skills and The Introduction to Economics course taught to communicate through written,
of drama in different historical and consumer, producer and government
call for digital skills and digital makers. knowledge to help present their aims to develop students’ comprehensive oral and visual language. The course
contemporary contexts choice affect society using the market
design ideas effectively and to a high understanding of the causes and flow builds on Year 10 MYP English and
How and what will I learn? standard. • Select and use techniques, equilibrium. Project work will also be
on effects of economic decisions in prepares students to study either NCEA
Students will acquire and apply conventions and technologies in a assessed.
the 21st Century. This course uses a Level 2 or the IB Diploma.
knowledge and understanding of digital range of dramatic forms One internal and one external NCEA
domestic New Zealand context to provide
technology in a variety of contexts. Drama • Research, evaluate and refine ideas in foundational economic skills for further Level 1 Achievement Standards will be How and what will I learn?
They will also develop creative and 11 DRAMA COMPANY 21 a range of dramatic forms to develop study. It will cover the fundamental undertaken. Based around a theme of either conflict
practical digital technology skills, either drama economic concepts of supply, demand or identity, the course will cover topics
using a range of generic software or in Introduction to course and market equilibrium which underpin of novel, short text, film, speech making
• Perform and respond to drama and
an object-oriented environment. They This course will see students spending
make critical judgements about how pricing and production decisions and English and report writing.
explore the legal, social, economic, a year of working in a Drama Company
elements, techniques, conventions and consumer behaviour. Transactions ENGLISH STUDIES
ethical and environmental impact of environment, with the purpose of between the key sectors of the economy Students completing this course will
technologies are used to create form
digital technology. This course also producing work that explores our social are explored with a focus on New Introduction to course develop the ability to:
and meaning in their own and others’
helps them to develop transferable skills conventions. Zealand and a comparison with key English Studies is a practical course with • Read and analyse visual and written
work
such as creative problem solving and trading partners. Students will explore the an emphasis on developing skills which texts
The Year 11 Drama Company 21 course
teamwork. • Work collaboratively with their peers are transferable to their other Year 11
has been developed to broaden students’ microeconomics concepts of consumer, • Research a topic and write a report
in an artistic environment to produce a subjects. The course builds on Year 10
skill base in drama. New skills and producer and government choices using on it
Students completing this course will drama MYP English and prepares students to
methodologies are to be introduced in the economic models of demand, supply
develop the ability to: study English Studies at NCEA Level 2. • Write a literary essay
the first half-year, and explored bi-weekly • Communicate their ideas on social and market equilibrium. Students will be
Students will develop an understanding conventions through producing a • Prepare and present an oral text
in a supportive workshop environment exposed to numerous local, national and
of the foundations
Introduction of digital
to Business design
Studies drama for a specific audience global economic case studies through How and what will I learn?
to develop students’ repertoire of drama
and the creative process required to The course will use a variety of How will I be assessed?
practices. Through these practices excursions to the Reserve Bank and
successfully develop solutions to given How will I be assessed? cooperative learning, discussion, The course will offer one (student
students will develop their stagecraft Treasury and through school-based
issues. They will develop a range of The course will comprise diagnostic, presenting, report writing, practical selected) Level 1 NCEA external
and dramas. The second part of the presentations.
skills and knowledge to help present formative and summative assessment. tasks, and inter-disciplinary learning. Achievement Standard and one Level 1
course is designed for students to work
their digital design ideas effectively and This will be achieved though Students completing this course will Students will cover the close viewing NCEA internal Achievement Standard.
collaboratively on producing a two part
to a high standard. observations, feedback from the teacher develop the ability to: and production of visual text, formal
thematic drama including a scripted
The course has five units plus a project and self-devised body of work for an and peers when presenting work in • Construct economic models to writing, reading, research and speaking.
development component: audience. describe market situations and the
impact on the wider economy16 17
Humanities How will I be assessed? FRENCH Spanish speaking countries via making develop design ideas based on a given Mathematics
This course offers one NCEA Level 1 connections with culture, history and brief. The course focusses on the design
HUMANITIES Introduction to course ABSTRACT WORLD
external Achievement Standard and one commerce. Students who successfully process and design thinking, allowing MATHEMATICS
Introduction to course NCEA Level 1 internal Achievement Students develop their French language complete this course will be good the students to express ideas through a
Humanities is a blended course which Standard. In addition, there will be other skills through the study of French- candidates to continue study in Year product design outcome. Materials Design Introduction to course
draws on aspects of Classical Studies, project-based assessment tasks. speaking cultures, history, art, literature, 12 (IBDP SL or NCEA). An interest in Technology aims to develop students' This Abstract World Mathematics course
Geography, and History, and prepares music and civilization. Students who Hispanic culture would be an advantage. design skills through investigation, deals with mathematical theory,
students for the future by equipping successfully complete this course will communication, and hands-on patterns and their application in real life
them with the thinking skills required Languages be good candidates to continue study at How and what will I learn? involvement with a range of materials problems. It covers algebra, geometry
to actively engage in a changing world. Year 12 (IBDP SL or NCEA). The course will comprise two core where the design process is critical. and trigonometry in detail, and the
DISCOVER CHINA
It aims to ignite student curiosity for units: Discover Cuba and Cultural basics of probability and statistics. This
Introduction to course How and what will I learn? heritage of the Spanish speaking How and what will I learn?
real world issues by exploring different course is intended for students who
societies, cultures, and perspectives. This This course is designed for students The course will comprise four core world. Teaching strategies will include Students will learn workshop safety wish to pursue studies in mathematics
is a skills-based course building from interested in Chinese language and units of work: What is it to be a young (but are not limited to): research, protocols and how to use tools. They will at a higher level. It is for students
Year 10 MYP Humanities, and leads to culture. Students will build on their person?; Discover France through its group work, collaborative learning, develop digital literacy using a range of who enjoy developing mathematical
any IBDP or NCEA senior Humanities current Mandarin knowledge to help regions; Discover the French speaking community seminars, an iQualify design-based software. Students focus arguments, problem solving and
subjects at Year 12. consolidate their future learning and world beyond France; French culture module, Education perfect, EOTC with on the design process, while analysing exploring both real and abstract
prepare them for Year 12 courses (IBDP through cinema and media. Learning will a focus on community engagement and existing high-end design examples, applications of mathematics. Students
How and what will I learn? SL or NCEA) be centred through projects, literature, opportunities for interdisciplinary study. developing unique ideas in response will become fluent in the construction of
There will be a variety of learning DELF Scolaire (A2 level), and will take to a design brief. Prototyping is used mathematical arguments, and develop
methods utilised in this course. How and what will I learn? an inter-cultural approach. Students completing this course will extensively, to test and hone ideas. strong skills in mathematical thinking.
These include inquiry based learning, Learning will take many forms, including develop the ability to: They will also learn to explore real
Students completing this course will • Communicate clearly and effectively Students completing this course will
authentic learning when applicable, (but not limited to): research, group and abstract applications of different
develop the ability to: demonstrating intercultural develop the ability to:
online learning, and some project-based work, collaborative learning, community concepts, with and without the use of
learning. Three to four topics will be seminars, through Education perfect, • Understand ways in which French is understanding • Use design to address real world technology. This course is aimed at
covered over the academic year: Quizlet, EOTC, online competitions and organised for different purposes opportunities students that are looking at careers
• Use language appropriate to a range
Chinese speech competitions with a • Express and respond to personal ideas of interpersonal and/or cultural • Develop language skills to articulate, in or further study of areas such as
• Olympics: How the Olympic Games
focus on community engagement, and and opinions contexts judge and justify their own ideas mathematics itself, engineering, physical
promote relationships between nations
opportunities for interdisciplinary study. sciences, or economics.
and celebrate identities • Communicate appropriately in • Understand and use language to • Analyse existing solutions in terms of
• Superpowers: How power systems different situations, participating and express and respond to a range of functional and aesthetic value
Students completing this course will How and what will I learn?
shift in relation to time, place, and contributing in communities ideas with some accuracy and fluency
develop the ability to: • Understand a design brief This course aims to develop students’
space • Understand Chinese culture and • Develop interactive skills • Understand literature to demonstrate skills in logical and systematic thinking;
• Use quick sketching and mock-ups
• Explorers and Exploration: What is the legends • Develop intercultural understanding cultural and historical context skills, testing/trialling and digital presentation and critical analysis of data;
purpose of modern exploration? • Discover and perform traditional • Understand and apply topic-specific design tools solving of both familiar and unfamiliar
• Have an awareness of the role of
Chinese art vocabulary for the correct purpose problems; abstract reasoning; and
• Pop Culture: How cultures and language in relation to other areas of • Follow and create a well-structured
number processing using calculator
environments change as individuals • Demonstrate an understanding of knowledge design plan using personal responses
How will I be assessed? and computer. The course comprises
and communities express themselves spoken Chinese texts to a brief
How will I be assessed? Assessment will take many forms units covering: Algebra, Geometry,
• Speak confidently in order to give a throughout the year, and will measure • Maintain safe working practices Trigonometry, and Probability.
Students completing this course will Assessments will be designed to
develop the ability to: spoken presentation to an audience written, oral and reading skills in
measure the acquisition of oral, writing
How will I be assessed? How will I be assessed?
and reading skills in French. Students Spanish. Two Achievement Standards
• Analyse and evaluate a range of How will I be assessed? Students are to produce a well-
(one internal and one external) will be Assessment will take many forms
different sources will undertake one internal and one
Assessment tasks will take many forms documented process portfolio. Students’ throughout the year. Students will
external NCEA Level 1 Achievement completed.
• Interpret different perspectives and throughout the year. These are to include work practices in areas of safety and the complete a Level 1 NCEA Achievement
Standards. Students will also be
their implications interactive conversations; Chinese use of materials, and their ability to work Standard assessing their abilities in both
encouraged to undertake DELF Scolaire.
independently are assessed through
• Synthesise information to make valid art works, performance; Comic-book Materials Design manipulation and solving of algebraic
writing, and HSK examinations. Internal teacher observations. expressions and equations. Students
arguments
and external NCEA Level 1 Achievement SPANISH
Technology will also undertake an Achievement
Students’ work may be assessed against
• Structure information and ideas for an MATERIALS DESIGN
Standards will also be part of the formal NCEA Level 1 internal standards Standard assessing competency in
appropriate audience
assessment of this course. Introduction to course TECHNOLOGY Tables, Equations and Graphs. This
• Use inquiry methods to collect and The aim of the Spanish course is to build will assess their understanding of
Introduction to course
record relevant information on language competency and develop mathematical models and patterns along
This is a creative design course that
intercultural awareness. This course with their fluency with different forms of
• Document sources of information enables students to know how to
will prepare students to engage with
using a recognised convention18 19
mathematical representation and ability complete a Level 1 NCEA Achievement • Develop advanced performance skills How will I be assessed? How will I be assessed? Visual Art
to investigate different mathematical Standard on Numerical Reasoning. • Develop advanced skills in the use of This course will be assessed through a Assessment tasks for this course will
FOUNDATION ART
scenarios. This will assess their ability in applying composing and editing software variety of approaches. The course will take several forms throughout the year;
numeric reasoning and using relational include four formal assessments; one these may include research reports, Introduction to course:
and abstract thinking to solve problems. • Gain experience in authentic settings
NCEA Level 1 Achievement Standard on assignments, end of topic tests, and oral The Foundation Art course is a pathway
REAL WORLD MATHEMATICS making music in the community
Students will also undertake an societal influences, a knowledge based presentations. to studying art in Years 12 and 13. It
Achievement Standard on Chance and • Build knowledge of music theory and test around anatomy and biomechanics, is designed to provide students with
Introduction to course
Data. This will assess their ability to understanding of written music multiple performance related testing the various skills required of young art
This Real World Mathematics course deals PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
demonstrate an understanding of chance • Develop a final showcase presentation and self-reflection process. The class students. Through this course students
with mathematical theory, patterns and
and data, which includes their ability to of their musical achievements will have the opportunity to learn about Introduction to course: will handle a variety of art-making
their application in real life problems. It
justify statements and findings and show sports strapping and will complete a media such as sculpture, painting,
will cover probability and statistics in This course is designed to introduce
statistical insight. How will I be assessed? Level 1 coaching course. drawing, photography and printmaking.
detail and the basics of algebra, geometry students to the fundamentals of
and trigonometry. Assessment will take many forms Chemistry and Physics and allow This is an introductory course to senior
throughout the year. Formal assessment students to see the connections between art, so the aims of this course are to
This course is intended for students
Music for this course will include performance Science the two subjects. This course, alongside provide a foundational knowledge of
who enjoy describing the real world art making processes and thinking. In
SOUNDS LIVE – REAL MUSIC and/or composition Achievement BIOLOGY AND the respective semester courses, will
and solving practical problems using
FOR THE REAL WORLD Standards as well as the external music ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS cover content that will prepare students this course students will study the work
mathematics. Students will gain of established artists, an important
theory exam. for both NCEA Level 2, IBDP Physics or
experience in harnessing the power Introduction to course Introduction to the course: feature of studying Art at a senior level.
Chemistry.
of technology alongside exploring Through studying this course, students Students are expected to purchase
This is a dynamic course for active
mathematical models to help solve real
world problems. This course will suit
musicians that focuses on practical skills Physical Education will develop an awareness of the
How and what will I learn? and maintain their own materials to
of recording, performing and composing. complex relationship organisms supplement those supplied by the Art
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Students will learn through practical
those students who enjoy mathematics have between themselves and the Department. As well, students may
This will give opportunities for students work, inquiry, class discussions and
best when seen in a practical context. environment they live in and how undergo field trips to visit galleries and
to develop their areas of strength in real Introduction to course online platforms. The course is designed
It is aimed towards students who are this drives evolution. Students will exhibitions and will be expected to do
settings as well as learning 21st Century This Physical Education course will give to link core understandings between
looking at careers in or further study of also examine how humans impact so independently as well. Prior study of
skills in the music studio. A willingness students the opportunity to learn about Physics and Chemistry. Students will
areas such as social sciences, natural the environment, and this will include Year 10 Art is highly recommended and
to perform, compose and work with anatomy, biomechanics, energy systems, cover atomic structure and bonding,
sciences, statistics, business, psychology, elements of Physics, Chemistry and students are encouraged to discuss with
other musicians is a prerequisite. Singers, psychology and societal influences on organic chemistry, rates of reaction and
and design. Biology. It is intended that students the HoD Art prior to course selection.
instrumentalists and technicians are all sport. Much of this will be delivered electricity; making links between the
welcome. Core music theory will also through engaging practical learning develop an informed personal view of
How and what will I learn? structure of metals, electron transfer and
be covered in preparation for the final situations. This course will also have a pressing global issues and instead of How and what will I learn?
electrical circuits. Students will also learn
Students will learn through problem local real-world problems. If this course All work will be documented in a visual
external exam. unit on adolescent health issues. about combustion of simple organic
solving and visual examples as well as is done in conjunction with the Semester diary, with larger work being kept in
molecules and heat production and the
investigating problem solving methods How and what will I learn? Biomedical course, it will lead to IBDP folders. The programme will begin quite
How and what will I learn? physics behind heat transfer. Finally,
and completing some research. This or NCEA Level 2 Biology. teacher-directed and will gradually
Students will work in practical This course will comprise units covering students will learn about the stability of
course is comprised of units in Number, become more student-directed as the
settings as much as possible, firstly broad aspects of sports: Societal isotopes and radioactivity.
Statistics & Inference, Geometry & How and what will I learn?
learning recording and sound skills, Influences; Performance Psychology; course develops.
Trigonometry, Probability and Algebra. Students will develop an understanding
and then developing performances Biomechanics and Anatomy; Health and Students completing this course will
and compositions. A high degree of Wellbeing; and Sports Education. of fundamental biological and Students completing this course will
develop:
Students completing this course will environmental system concepts and
independence and collaboration will be develop:
develop: The ability to think logically and clearly;
encouraged in order to complete work Students completing this course will ways to test these concepts by research, • The ability to handle a range of art-
observe and describe Physics and
• Skills in logical and systematic thinking fieldwork, experimentation and
on personalised projects. The broad develop an understanding of: Chemistry in everyday occurrences and making a range media
• The ability to present and discuss structure of the course includes units • Anatomy/biomechanics/exercise investigation. Topics covered will be
look for and identify commonalities and • The ability to project manage, think
information on: Soundtrack – learning studio and live physiology pollution and stream studies, ecology,
themes. Students will also collect sound creatively, and work collaboratively
music skills; Remix – making music in for microbes, genetics and evolution and
• Statistical insight – how to analyse • Societal influences on Generation Z qualitative and quantitative data and use
environmental impacts of combustion. • Skills including time and self-
information and relate it to context a real setting or community; Big Bucks – them to draw valid conclusions.
• Sports performance management, critical art analysis,
working to provide musical services to a
• The ability to solve both familiar and Students completing this course will annotation, planning and research
set brief; Showtime – a final showcase of • Sports education: coaching/ How will I be assessed?
unfamiliar problems develop:
students’ work. leadership/personal training/event There will be a range of different
The ability to think critically, research, How will I be assessed?
• Skills in number processing using a management/grounds maintenance/ school based assessments for this
calculator and a computer Students completing this course will investigate and make connections Work will be assessed through evidence
player management course; end-of-topic tests and practical
develop the ability to: between observed phenomena which supplied by the student in visual diaries.
• Skill analysis including psychology investigations. There will also be one
How will I be assessed? allow them to draw conclusions. There is one NCEA Level 1 internal
• Understand the use of equipment for Level 1 Chemistry external Achievement
Assessment will take many forms • Health and well-being Achievement Standard offering 6 credits.
live and recorded sound Standard worth 4 credits.
throughout the year. Students willYou can also read
