Year 9 Course Guide 2020 - Selwyn College
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Year 9 Course Guide 2020
Year 9 Course Guide
2020
Contents
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Introduction to the Year 9 Curriculum 1
The Organisation of Year 9 Classes 2
Compulsory Courses 3
Option Courses - Languages/Literacy 4-6
Option Courses - The Arts 6
Junior Performing Arts Academy 6
Option Courses - Technology 7Introduction to the Year 9 Curriculum
The curriculum for Year 9 students attending Selwyn College in 2019 will be based on the
requirements set out in the New Zealand Curriculum. It is designed to promote a broad and balanced
education, with an emphasis on the knowledge, skills, values and key competencies necessary for
success in the senior school and beyond. The vision is to develop young people who will be
confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong learners.
Year 9 students study courses in the Learning Areas identified in the New Zealand Curriculum:
English
Mathematics and Statistics
Health & Physical Education
Languages / Literacy
Science
Social Sciences
Technology
The Arts
These Learning Areas are the vehicles through which students will develop the Key Competencies
necessary for a lifetime of learning and success:
Thinking
Managing self
Relating to others
Participating and contributing
Using language, symbols and texts
-1-The Organisation of Year 9 Classes
Students in Year 9 are grouped into classes that address particular learning needs.
Advanced Classes
We have Advanced Classes for students already working at a higher than expected curriculum
level for their age group in English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science.
Learning Enhancement Class
We also have a Learning Enhancement Class for students who require additional assistance with
their learning, especially with the development of their literacy and numeracy skills.
Students are invited to be part of both the advanced and learning enhancement classes.
Entrance tests and information from previous teachers are used to identify the students for these
classes.
All Classes
The learning programmes for all students in every class are designed to develop each individual’s
knowledge and skills so that they make excellent progress through the curriculum levels.
Personalising learning underpins our teaching practice at Selwyn. The key to this is ‘Selwise’ –
our pedagogical toolkit and language for learning which is deeply embedded in every classroom.
-2-Compulsory Courses
All Year 9 students study each of the following courses:
ENGLISH
This course focuses on the development of students’ oral, written and visual language and helps
build a strong foundation for success in NCEA at Year 11. Students study a range of texts such as
novels, poetry and film. They take part in oral and visual presentations, such as debates and
producing posters and they write in a range of styles. Students are provided with extension
opportunities through their participation in competitions in English and writing.
MATHEMATICS
This course aims to develop in students the skills, concepts, understanding and attitudes which will
enable them to cope confidently with the Mathematics across the strands of the national
curriculum: Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Statistics. It is important that
students can see and make sense of the many connections within and across these strands. There
are extension opportunities for students through various Mathematics competitions, such as ICAS,
Otago University Mathematics competition and Mathex.
SCIENCE
This course aims to develop scientific knowledge and attitudes. Students will use investigation and
problem-solving skills to understand scientific ideas and establish their relationship with wider
society. Content includes: The Material World (Properties of Matter & Separating Mixtures), The
Living World (Ecology, Plant Biology & Human Body Systems), The Physical World (Energy, Sound &
Light) and Planet Earth and Beyond (Astronomical Systems). The skills developed include:
Investigating in Science (Separating Mixtures), Communicating Understanding in Science (Sound
Energy) and Participating and Contributing in Science (Human Impact on Plant Ecosystems).
SOCIAL SCIENCE
This course aims to develop students’ understanding of how people relate with each other and their
environments through the study of people in different times, cultures and places. It prepares
students to take their place in society as confident, informed and responsible participants. The
themes are: Culture, Identity and Cultural interaction, Leadership and systems of government,
Human rights and social interaction, War and Genocide, Sustainability and Human Impact on the
Environment and Resources and Economic Activity.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH
The Year 9 Physical Education curriculum provides students with the opportunity to participate in
a variety of sports and activities to generate interest and expertise. Whilst participating, students
will be assessed across a variety of areas such as Movement Skills, Positive Attitudes, Interpersonal
Skills and making informed choices about future physical activity. Sports include ultimate frisbee,
volleyball, badminton, lacrosse, tennis and many more, allowing the students opportunities to
experiment with a variety of different skills and strategies. The health units are centred around
‘Hauora’ covering areas such as sexuality, drugs and alcohol, bullying and nutrition.
DESIGN & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
In this semester course students will learn about how digital tools and computational thinking are
used to design solutions. They will work together in small collaborative groups to create a digital
solution to an authentic problem. This course is designed to ensure our students become confident
creators in the digital world.
-3-Option Courses
LANGUAGES / LITERACY
All Year 9 students may choose to study a Language or Literacy.
This is not compulsory. If you want to study another Language or
Literacy you may choose ONE from the following list:
TE REO MAORI
CHINESE
ESOL – English as a Second Language
LITERACY
SPANISH
Please note that any students who require further development
of their Literacy skills for academic success at secondary school
will be directed into that course by our staff.
TE REO MAORI
This course aims to give all students the opportunity to learn Te Reo Maori. It also gives students
an understanding of the culture of the Maori people and how to live in a Maori context.
CHINESE
This course offers students an opportunity to study one of the world’s oldest living languages. As a
major world language it is becoming more and more popular and important as New Zealand is
developing economic and cultural ties with Chinese speaking countries and areas (China, Taiwan,
Hong Kong and Singapore). Students learning the Chinese characters develop a sound basis for
acquiring other Asian languages that use the same writing system.
The following topics will be covered:
Introduction & greetings
Family and pets
Numbers
Time and date
Describing people
Classroom
Food, shopping and money
ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)
This course aims to encourage and develop confidence and competence in the use of the English
language. It encourages an understanding of New Zealand life and society as well as providing
pastoral support.
-4-LITERACY
This course aims to encourage a greater confidence and enjoyment of reading. Students will
improve their use of reading strategies to gain meaning from text and develop their writing skills.
The students are taught in small groups or individually by teachers, with the support of teacher aides
and volunteers from the community. A wide range of topics and resources are used to meet the
learning needs of the students, who are selected through diagnostic testing or referred by Heads of
House, subject teachers, parents or at their own request.
SPANISH
This course offers students an opportunity to learn to communicate with 350 million native
Spanish speakers worldwide, to enhance their travel experiences and develop cultural
understanding. Students learn to interact in familiar exchanges about themselves, to read and
write straightforward texts about themselves and to become more aware of typical cultural
conventions.
-5-Option Courses
THE ARTS
All of the following Arts courses are one semester - half a year - in length.
If you have chosen to study a LANGUAGE/LITERACY course you must select
ONE of the following Arts courses
OR
If you have not chosen to study a LANGUAGE/LITERACY you must select
TWO of the following Arts courses from:
ART
DANCE
DRAMA
MUSIC
Students in the Junior Performing Art Academy must choose Drama for one
semester
ART
In this course students learn to understand the visual world around them, enjoy the creative
freedom to express their ideas and broaden their knowledge of Art Styles and Artists. The Year 9
program develops observational and technical skills in a range of media i.e. drawing, painting and
printmaking, digital processes.
DANCE
In this course students will experience a range of Dance activities that cover the four strands of the
NZ Arts Curriculum: Understanding Dance in Context, Developing Practical Knowledge of Dance,
Developing Ideas in Dance, and Communicating and Interpreting Dance works. Students will explore
a range of dance styles, histories and choreographic processes to express and communicate ideas
in a creative way.
DRAMA
This course aims to establish students’ understanding of Drama as a creative discipline as well as
an understanding of Drama elements, techniques and conventions. The topics include mime,
improvisation, devising theatre, style and genre studies, acting, rehearsal and production
processes.
MUSIC
This course aims to provide students with an introduction to Music and to develop their general
skills and musical knowledge. This will include basic instruction in practical knowledge in Music,
developing ideas in Music, Communicating and interpreting Music, developing musical knowledge
of different cultures, styles and eras of Music.
-6-JUNIOR PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
This Academy is designed to foster students’ talents and creative expression in Drama, Dance and
Music. Students audition to be accepted into the Academy and are then required to attend
workshops for up to four hours per week after school with specialist teachers. The workshops
cover a variety of aspects of performing arts such as learning a musical instrument, dance tuition,
voice training, performance development and production technologies. Students need to be
aware that a fee of $495 must be paid to assist with extra costs.
-7-Option Courses
TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES is a compulsory semester course
All of the following Technology courses are one semester
If you have not chosen to study a LANGUAGE/LITERACY course you
may select ONE of the following Technology courses:
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
MULTI MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Students are given a brief to design, develop and prototype a product for a specific purpose.
Projects may include hats, bags, soft toys, interior products, or other basic fashion items. Students
will be encouraged to use their imagination and creativity to develop original designs. Practical
sewing skills include pattern use and adaption, creative design development, machine and hand
sewing skills and surface decoration techniques such as embroidery and applique.
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Students follow the design process to develop nutritious lunch options that are suitable for selling
at a school canteen. They also learn new cooking methods and hygiene procedures. There is an
emphasis on learning about nutrient requirements and how to read nutritional information.
MULTI MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
In this course, students follow the design process to develop products using a range of materials.
For example they may design and create jewellery using pewter casting, an electronic button or
badge with an LED, jewellery boxes, vacuum forming, platters and mechanical toys. Students are
encouraged to work independently and creatively.
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ENGLISH
ENG – English ENG – English L1ENA - English A L2ENA - English A L3ENG - English
L1ENB - English B L2ENB - English B
ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES SSESL – ESOL
LEARNER SUPPORT: LCS – Literacy Semester OR LCY – Literacy Full Year SLS – Senior Learner Support
LANGUAGES
CHI – Chinese CHI – Chinese L1CHI – Chinese L2CHI – Chinese
MAO – Te Reo Maori MAO – Te Reo Maori L1MAO - Te Reo Maori L2MAO - Te Reo Maori L3MAO - Te Reo Maori
SPA – Spanish SPA – Spanish L1SPA – Spanish
MATHEMATICS
MAT – Mathematics MAT – Mathematics L1MAA - Mathematics A L2MAA - Mathematics L3MAC - Calculus
L1MAB - Mathematics B L2STA - Statistics L3STA - Statistics
PERFORMING ARTS
DRS – Drama Semester DRA – Drama Full Year L1DRA - Drama L2DRA - Drama L3DRA - Drama
DRS – Drama Semester
MSS – Music Semester MUS – Music Full Year L1MUS - Music L2MUS - Music L3MUS - Music
MSS – Music Semester MULTI-LEVEL COURSES: SSMPA - Maori Performing Arts, SSMUS – Performance Music, SSPAT – Performing Arts Technology
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PED – PE & Health PED– PE & Health Full Year L1PEA - PE Academy L2PED - Physical Education L3PED - Physical Education
PES – PE & Health Semester L1PED - Physical Education L2PEL - Sport Leadership L3PEL - Sport Leadership
SCIENCES
SCI – Science SCI – Science L1SCA - Science L2BIO - Biology L3BIO - Biology
L1SCT - Sci-Tech L2CHE - Chemistry L3CHE - Chemistry
L2PHY - Physics L3PHY - Physics
L2SCH - Human Science L3SCH - Human Science
SOCIAL SCIENCES
SST – Social Studies SST – Social Studies L1ACC - Accounting L2ACC - Accounting L3ACC - Accounting
L2CLS - Classical Studies L3CLS - Classical Studies
L1ECO - Economics L2ECO – Economics L3ECO – Economics
L1GEO - Geography L2GEO - Geography L3GEO - Geography
L1HIS - History L2HIS - History L3HIS - History
L1MES - Media Studies L2MES - Media Studies L3MES - Media Studies
L1TOU - Tourism L2TOU - Tourism
TECHNOLOGY
All courses for 1 semester 1 Semester (2 terms)
MMT – Multimaterials MMT – Multimaterials L1CPY - Carpentry L2CPY - Carpentry L3CPY - Carpentry
L2CHC - Childcare
L2COM - Computer Studies L3COM - Computer Studies
DDT – Design & Digital DDT – Design & Digital L1DTG - Digital Technologies L2DTG - Digital Technologies L3DTG - Digital Technologies
Technologies Technologies L1DVC - Design & Visual Communication L2DVC - Design & Visual L3DVC - Design & Visual Communication
Communication
L1EGN - Engineering L2EGN - Engineering L3EGN - Engineering
TEC – Creative Technologies TEC – Creative Technologies L1TXT - Textiles Technology L2TXT - Textile Technology
TFF – Food TFF – Food Technology L1HPY - Hospitality L2HPY - Hospitality
VISUAL ARTS
ARS – Art ARS – Art Semester L1APH - Art Photography L2APH - Art Photography L3APH - Art Photography
ART – Art Full Year L2ARD - Art Design L3ARD - Art Design
L2ARH - Art History L3ARH - Art History
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