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Green Bay High School
OPTION COURSES HANDBOOK
for
YEAR 10 STUDENTS
2015
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CONTENTS
OPTION COURSE SELECTION TIMELINE
Careers Information: www.careers.govt.nz
NCEA Information
Page
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3-4
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Courses Summary Chart, 2015
6-7
Pathways Beyond School
8-10
YEAR 10 OPTION CHOICES FOR 2015
Business Studies
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Dance
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Design and Visual Communication
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Digital Technology
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Drama
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Eco-Design
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Electronics Technology
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English as a Second Language
13
Food and Nutrition
13
French
13
German
14
Leadership in Action
14
Learning Enrichment
14
Media Studies
15
Multi Materials Technology
15
Music
15
Science Investigations
16
Spanish
16
Sports Studies
16
Te Reo Maori
17
Textiles Technology
17
Visual Art
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Selecting Your Option Courses for 2015
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Option Courses Selection Form
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OPTION COURSES SELECTION TIMELINE – TERM 3
Step 1
WEEK 6
Step 2
WEEK 7
Step 3
WEEKS 7 & 8
Step 4
WEEK 9
Year 9 Assembly Wed 27th August:
Year 13 students will talk about
learning and making wise choices.
Year 9 Assembly Mon 1st September:
Presentation about options choices.
Form Time Tues 2nd September:
You will be given your Option
Courses Handbook
A Careers teacher will visit one of
your classes to help you finalise your
course selections for 2015.
Monday 15th September:
Deadline for handing in your Course
Options Selection Form to your form
teacher.
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Careers Information: www.careers.govt.nz
To help give you an idea of useful subjects for a particular career area, follow the steps below.
1. Go to www.careers.govt.nz and this is what the screen will look like.
Using the ‘SEARCH’ feature
type in the career you are thinking off eg pilot
2. The screen will look like the one below. Select your occupation.
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3. To check the subjects you need for your chosen occupation, click on ‘How to enter this job,’ then scroll
down to Secondary Education.
4. Click on the ‘Interactive Tools’ tab to bring up a list of tools to use. Use Subject Matcher and
CareerQuest to further help with choosing subjects.
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GAINING NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3
Level 3 & Scholarship
Level 2
Level 1
80 credits at Level 1 or above
Including:
10 literacy credits
10 numeracy credits
University Entrance Numeracy
Requirement:
10 credits at Level 1 or higher
80 credits at Level 2 or above
or
60 credits at Level 2 or above plus 20
credits at any level
University Entrance Literacy
Requirement:
10 credits at Level 2 (5 in reading and 5 in
Writing)
80 credits at Level 3
or
60 credits at Level 3 or above, plus 20
credits at Level 2 or above
University Entrance Requirement:
14 credits in each of 3 subjects from the
list University Approved subjects; and
18 credits from any other subjects
2015 UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE
University Entrance (UE) minimum requirements are:
Pass NCEA Level 3 = 60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 = 80 credits
This is made up by:
14 credits in each of three subjects from the list of university-approved subjects (see below) = 42
credits
18 credits from any other subjects and can be either achievement or unit standards.
UE Numeracy = 10 credits at Level 1 or higher from specified achievement standards or the 3 specific
numeracy unit standards
UE Literacy = 10 credits (5 in reading and 5 in writing) from specified achievement standards at Level 2
and higher; or specified Level 2 standards in Te Reo Māori
Most universities ask for higher entry requirements than above, go to their websites or ask at the Careers
Centre.
UNIVERSITY APPROVED SUBJECTS
University Approved Subjects offered at
Green Bay High School
in 2015
Check with your teacher about how the courses, below, meet the university approved subject
requirements
03 Accounting
03 Economics
03 Mathematics Applied
03 Art History
03 English Academic
03 Multi Materials Technology
03 Biology
03 English General
03 Music
03 Calculus
03 Food and Nutrition
03 Physics
03 Chemistry
03 Textiles Technology
03 Physical Education
03 Computing
03 French
03 Science General
Technology
03 Geography
03 Statistics
03 Design and Visual
03 German
03 Te Reo Maori
Communication
03 Health Science
03 Visual Art: Design
03 Digital Technology
03 History
03 Visual Art: Painting
03 Dance
03 Japanese
03 Visual Art: Photography
03 Drama
03 Media Studies
03 Visual Art: Printing
Non University Approved
Subjects 2015
03 Early Childhood Education
03 Customer Service
03 Foundation Programme
03 Science Applied
03 Senior Bridging Programme
03 Social Science
03 Travel and Tourism
03 ITO Construction
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COURSE SUMMARY CHART for 2015
SUBJECT AREA
YEAR 9
YEAR 10
ENGLISH
English*
English*
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics *
Mathematics*
SCIENCE
Science *
Science*
Forensic Science¹
Science Investigations¹
Social Studies *
EcoDesign¹
Media Studies¹
Social Studies*
Eco-Design¹
Media Studies¹
SOCIAL SCIENCE
HEALTH & PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
LANGUAGES
VISUAL ARTS
Physical Education*
Sport Studies¹
Leadership In Action¹
ESOL¹
Spanish¹
German¹
Japanese
Te Reo Maori¹
Visual Art¹
KEY
* Compulsory subject
¹ Option course for 1 semester (half a year)
² Option course for full year
° Course entry by invitation and interview only
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Level 3 university approved subject.
Physical Education*
Sport Studies¹
Leadership In Action¹ (incl
Duke of Edinburgh Award)
ESOL²
Spanish²
German²
Te Reo Maori²
Visual Art¹
YEAR 11
NCEA Level 1
YEAR 12
NCEA Level 2
YEAR 13
NCEA Level 3
(unless otherwise stated)
(unless otherwise stated)
(unless otherwise stated)
English Academic*
English General *
English Applied*
Mathematics*
Mathematics General*
English Academic*
English General* or
English Applied1 (L2, Yr1)
Mathematics
Mathematics with Statistics
Mathematics Applied (L2, Yr1)
Mathematics Applied (L1, Yr2)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Science General
Science Applied (L2, Yr1)
Geography
History
Social Science
Travel and Tourism
Media Studies
Physical Education
Physical Ed Outdoors
English Academic #
English General #
English C2 (L2, Yr2)
Calculus #
Statistics #
Mathematics Applied #
Health Science
Health Science
Health Science #
Snr ESOL
French
German
Japanese
Te Reo Maori
Visual Art
Snr ESOL
French
German
Japanese
Te Reo Maori
Visual Art: Print/Paint
Visual Art: Design
Visual Art: Photography
Art History
Snr ESOL
French #
German #
Japanese #
Te Reo Maori #
Visual Art: Printing/Painting #
Visual Art: Design #
Visual Art: Photography #
Art History #
Mathematics Applied* (L1, Yr1)
Science A Biology/Chemistry AND
Physics/Chemistry – [counts as
two subjects]
Science General*
Science Applied
Geography
History
Social Science
Media Studies
Physical Education
Biology #
Chemistry #
Physics #
Science General #
Science Applied (L2 & L3)
Geography #
History #
Travel and Tourism
Media Studies #
Physical Education #
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COURSE SUMMARY CHART for 2015
SUBJECT AREA
YEAR 9
YEAR 10
Performing Arts
Dance¹
Drama¹
Music¹
Dance¹
Drama¹
Music¹
Technology
Multi-Materials Technology¹
Home and Life Sciences
Textiles Technology¹
Design & Visual Communication1
Food & Nutrition¹
Multi-Materials Technology¹
Electronics Technology¹
Textiles Technology¹
1
Design & Visual Communication
Food & Nutrition¹
YEAR 11
NCEA Level 1
YEAR 12
NCEA Level 2
YEAR 13
NCEA Level 3
(unless otherwise stated)
(unless otherwise stated)
(unless otherwise stated)
Dance
Drama
Music
Stage Technologies (L2)
Multi Materials Technology
ITO Construction Technology
ITO Mechanical Engineering
Textiles Technology
Design & Visual Communication
Food & Nutrition
Hospitality
Early Childhood Education
Dance
Drama
Music
Stage Technologies (L2)
Multi Material Technology
ITO Construction
ITO Mechanical Engineering
Textiles Technology
Design & Visual Communication
Food and Nutrition
Digital Technology
Digital Technology
Early Childhood Education
Digital Technology
Computer Science Technology
Computer Science Technology
Computing Technology
Customer Service
Accounting
Business Studies
Customer Service
Accounting
Economics
Customer Service°
Accounting #
Economics #
Customer Service°
Foundation Programme
Foundation Programme
Foundation Programme
Foundation Programme
Digital Technology¹
Digital Technology
Commerce
Financial Literacy & Marketing¹
Business Studies¹
Dance #
Drama #
Music #
Stage Technologies (L2)
Multi Materials Technology #
ITO Construction
Textiles Technology #
Design& Visual Communication#
Food and Nutrition #
Hospitality (L2)
Early Childhood Education
Bridging Programme
Junior Bridging Programme°
Junior Bridging Programme°
Senior Bridging Programme°
Senior Bridging Programme°
Senior Bridging Programme°
GATE
10LEO¹ (Learning Enrichment)
10LEO¹ (Learning Enrichment)
LEAP (mentoring)
LEAP (mentoring)
LEAP (mentoring)
KEY
* Compulsory subject
¹ Option course for 1 semester (half a year)
² Option course for full year
° Course entry by invitation and interview only
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Level 3 university-approved subject.
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PATHWAYS BEYOND SCHOOL
Apprenticeship and on-job training
If you are considering entering into an apprenticeship or trainee position, it is important to realise that most
employers are looking for young people with a positive attitude, good communication skills, basic literacy,
numeracy and information technology skills. Many of the training programmes in work places are administered by
ITO’s (Industry Training Organisations). Although the minimum entry for many apprenticeships and trainee
positions are generally set at Level 1, students are encouraged to continue with Level 2 NCEA studies. To
complete four years secondary schooling increases a student’s opportunities for employment.
A high level of maturity is required to meet the demands of both work and study necessary to complete an
apprenticeship. Subject recommendations and requirements vary but the main focus is on the core subjects of
English, Mathematics, Science and Technology. Remember, in competitive times the “minimum” might not be
enough for you to be offered a place. Aim to be well above the minimum!
The following list outlines the NCEA level subject requirements to enter careers which require certificate or
diploma level training. Additionally some areas may have specific credit requirements.
Career Area
Agriculture / Horticulture
Apprenticeships (Trades) eg. Building,
Plumbing, Automotive
Apprenticeships (Electrical)
Banking / Insurance
Computing / I.T. (PC Engineer)
Chef / Hospitality
Fitness Instructor
Hairdressing
Legal Secretary / Office Admin
Retail / Sales
Travel & Tourism
Minimum Recommendations or Requirements
No specific subjects, Science @ L1 is useful
English, Mathematics, Science or a Technology subject @ L1 is
recommended
ETCO has compulsory requirements set as a minimum of 12
credits in each of English, Mathematics and Science @ L2
English and Mathematics @ L2, I.T. skills essential
English and Mathematics @ L2 recommended to gain entry into a
Diploma PC Engineering. Computer Studies useful
No specific subjects, experience in industry is helpful
No specific subjects, Science and P.E. useful
No specific subjects, Science @ L1 is useful
English @ Level 2, Mathematics useful, I.T. skills essential
English and Mathematics @ L1, I.T. skills important
4 years secondary schooling to gain entry into a L4 Certificate
course.
To find out about other careers and their requirements refer to www.careers.govt.nz. See pages 3-4 for
instructions.
Defence forces (Air Force, Army, Navy, Police)
The Defence Forces provide many opportunities for apprenticeships and on job training. The minimum age for
entry is 17 years and applicants are required to pass a Medical Assessment, Physical Fitness Test and Aptitude Test.
It is important to check Residency / Citizenship requirements
GENERAL SUMMARY OF ENTRY INTO THE DEFENCE FORCES
Air Force, Army, Navy, Police
Recommendations / Minimum Requirements
Police
Equivalent of Level 2 English, Aptitude Test required
Support Roles
English, Mathematics, Science @ L1
Most Apprenticeships
English, Mathematics and Science or a Technology subject @ L1 and
L2 for Electrical
Engineering Apprenticeships
English, Mathematics & Science (preferably Physics) @ L2
Officer & Specialist Roles
English, Mathematics, and a Science subject @ L2 or L3
Undergraduate Scheme
University Entrance @ L3 – high level of achievement
Further details on career areas and entry criteria can be found on the NZ Defence Forces
website.www.defencecareers.mil.nz
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Careers requiring university study
The information in the following tables is a guide only. The criteria for each University may be different. Some of
the subjects below are recommended for the particular career, and others compulsory. To gain more detailed
information please see Careers or visit www.careers.govt.nz
CAREER
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Architecture
Maths, Science, Art,
Graphics, Product Design,
Geography, History, English
Art or Graphics
English
One of Maths, Physics or
Economics
One of History, Art History,
Geography or Product
Design
Architectural Draughting
English, Maths, Art, DVC,
MMT, Computing
Art
Auckland Uni:
Art and/or Graphics
One of English, Geography,
History, Art History, Te Reo
Maori, (16 credits) plus one of
Bio, Chemistry, Physics,
Calculus,
Stats & Modelling, Economics
or Accounting (16 credits)
Portfolio of work is required
plus a ranking (best 80 credits
@ Level 3)
Unitec: 60 credits @ Level 3
plus English 15 credits Level 2
NCEA
English, Maths, Art, DVC, MMT,
Computing
Painting, Photography, Design,
Art History
Any of English, Art History,
Geography, History, Languages,
Maths, Media Studies, Music
Arts Degree
Any of English, Geography,
History, Languages, Maths,
Media Studies, Music
Commerce Degree:
Accounting and Economics can
be started at University but
studies are easier if these
subjects have been studied at
school
English
Maths
English, Maths, Art, DVC,
MMT, Computing
Art, Photography, Design,
Art History
Any of English, Art History,
Geography, History,
Languages, Maths, Media
Studies, Music
English
Maths
Commerce: NZ Dip Bus
English
Accounting and/or
Economics recommended
English, Media Studies
Commerce subjects
recommended.
48 NCEA credits @ Level 2
English, Media Studies
Computing
English, Maths
Engineering: NZ Diploma
Technicians Training
Engineering Degree: Akld Uni
Ranking best 80 L3 NCEA
AUT L3 Calculus & Physics
Maths, Science,
Mechanical Engineering
English, Maths, Science
English, Maths,
Computing (useful)
Maths
Physics
English, Maths, Physics,
Chemistry (useful)
Fashion Design / Textiles
Film, Television and Radio
Food Tech: Massey Uni (Albany)
Landscape Design
Law
Textiles Technology
A range of subjects
Science, Maths
Art, DVC
English
Maths
Art / Design
Communication Studies and
Journalism
Maths, Science
Maths, Physics
Textiles Technology
A range of subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Maths
Art, Design, DVC
English
Maths if majoring in
Economics. Otherwise any 3 of
English, Accounting, History,
Art History, Te Reo Maori,
Geography, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Calculus, Statistics or
Economics
Need one from English, History,
Geography, Art History, Media
Studies, and overall 3 approved
subjects
AUT – requires min 60 credits
over 4 subjects (at least 3
subjects from approved list).
Calculus or Statistics
Computing (useful)
Maths
Calculus (18 credits)
Physics (18 credits) Chemistry
(useful)
Calculus, Physics
Textiles Technology
A range of subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Maths
Art, Design, DVC
One of Art History, English,
Geography, History
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CAREER
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Medicine (Health Science)
Students should consult the
Careers Dept before choosing
their Year 13 course
English, Maths, Science
English, Maths, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics
Medical Laboratory Science
English, Maths, Science
Nursing
English, Maths, Science
English, Maths, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics
English, Maths, Biology or
another Science
Auckland University
recommends students to take
one of English, Art History,
History, Geography and one of
Biology, Chemistry, Te Reo
Maori, Physics, Statistics or
Calculus. All 3 Sciences are
preferred
English, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Statistics
Biology, Chemistry or Physics,
Maths and one of English,
Geography, History, Art
History, Food & Nutrition,
Early Childhood
English plus two of Biology,
Chemistry, Physics or Maths
Music
Drama, English
English, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Statistics
English, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Statistics
English
Physical Education
English, Physics, Calculus
Food & Nutrition
Occupational Therapy
English, Maths, Science
Performance Music
Performing Arts
Pharmacy
Music
Drama, English
English, Science, Maths
Physiotherapy
English, Science, Maths
Physical Education
English, Maths, Science
Pilot – Air Force Engineering
English, Maths, Science
Science Degree
Science, Maths
Social Work
Sport and Recreation
Any
Any
Teaching: Early Childhood
Teaching: Primary
Teaching: Secondary
English, Maths, Science
Same as above
Depends on area of study
Veterinary Science
English, Maths, Science
Food & Nutrition,
Early Childhood
English plus two of Biology,
Chemistry, Physics or Maths
Music
Drama, English
English, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Maths
English, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Maths
English
PE or Sports Science
English (high grades
required), Maths, Physics or
Chemistry
Any of Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Maths, Geography,
Computing, Phys. Ed
Any
English
A science subject
English
Same as above
Depends on area of study
English, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Maths
Any of Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Maths, Geography,
Computing, Phys. Ed
60 credits @ Level 3 for entry
English
A science subject, Phys. Ed
At least 3 Level 3 subjects from
approved list
Same as above
Depends on area of study
Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Calculus or Stats & Modelling
To find out about other careers and their requirements refer to www.careers.govt.nz. See pages 3-4 for
instructions.
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YEAR 10 OPTION CHOICES FOR 2015
BUSINESS STUDIES
10BUS
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
This course covers how business functions in terms of accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and
creative decision making. Topics include: the power of marketing; money matters and financial
communication; creative advertising and campaign design; consumer analysis; small business start-up; and
the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Two NCEA Level 1 standards are offered: (a) the marketing mix; and (b) budgeting.
Course Costs:
Students cover own cost of product testing and development.
DANCE
10DAN
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
This course promotes personal and social well-being by developing your self-esteem, social interaction and
confidence in physical expression. You will develop skills, including: exploring the dance elements of body
awareness, space, time, energy and relationships; using personal experiences and imagination to express
ideas in dance; and sharing movement and responding to your own and others’ dance. You will also explore
and perform a variety of cultural dances.
Course Costs:
A 2B8 exercise book.
Visits to performances have entry and transport costs.
The attire for class and performances will be outlined at the beginning of the course.
DESIGN and VISUAL COMMUNICATION
10DVC
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
In this course you will work on three areas: (a) media and illustration; (b) architecture and environment; and
(c) engineering and technology. In each of the areas you will research and develop design solutions.
Solutions are presented using various media and drawing modes. The course is taught in a purpose-built
graphics classroom. Design and Visual Communication (DVC) is the nationally recognised name for this
subject.
Course Costs:
Specialised stationery required – see stationery list.
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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
10DIT
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
The aim of this course is to develop and extend your current ICT knowledge and skills. You will work through
a variety of fun and engaging units throughout the semester, all of which are completed and presented
digitally. You will learn to publish and submit your work electronically for marking and can access digital
content using Google Apps.
Units include Back to the Office (Microsoft Office), I Can Animate (learning about the history of animation
and creating an animated video) Movie Editing, Getting Started with Photoshop (creating and editing
enhanced graphics) and That’s Flash (learning the basics of flash animation.
Course costs: Nil
DRAMA
10DRA
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
This course will introduce you to the world of drama through language, improvisation, characterisation,
stagecraft, mime, movement and mask. You will be taken on a journey that will build on personal strengths,
while at the same time open new doors that challenge old perceptions of what one can and cannot do. You
will also learn to process different scripts through to live performances, with the use of stage technologies.
Course Costs:
Visits to performances have entry and transport costs.
ECO-DESIGN
10EDN
Length of course: Half-year
Course Summary:
In this project-based course you will learn how to be an “eco-innovator” when working on solutions to
environmental problems and challenges. You will be given the opportunity to develop your own inquiry
path, including creative and sustainable design, life cycle thinking, and problem solving. There will be a
variety of projects to choose from, including: an eco-design challenge; sustainable living; eco-friendly
buildings; bio-mimicry; ; eco-fashion; packaging; disposable products; recycling and upcycling – new
products from old; and electric and hybrid vehicles. There will be a local field trip.
Course Costs:
Transport costs for local field trip.
ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
10ELT
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
In this course you will undertake projects based on building and problem solving with components and
transistor circuits, and programming using microprocessors to solve real-world situations. We will design and
test prototype breadboards and final solutions will be assembled on circuit boards and packaged to meet
design requirements. This course leads on to all NCEA level 1 Technology courses.
Course Costs: To be advised
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ENGLISH as a SECOND LANGUAGE
10ESL
Length of Course: Full-year
Course Summary:
This course is for you if English is not your first language. The course will give you the opportunity to develop
your English language skills in the following areas:
Listening – listening for main ideas, information and other people’s opinions.
Speaking – giving information, describing and explaining, and expressing your own opinions.
Reading – understanding main ideas, specific information and opinions.
Writing – presenting information, describing processes, presenting points of view.
ESL will help you to learn across all your courses. Topics covered are chosen from a wide range of subject
areas including Science and Social Studies.
Course Costs: Nil
FOOD and NUTRITION
10FAN
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
This course will teach you to prepare food safely, follow recipes and develop basic cooking skills. You will
also develop knowledge and skills in nutrition and product development. Food is taught at each senior level,
and it is an advantage to develop skills at this level to lead into those courses.
You can expect to complete practical lessons once or twice per week. The fees cover some of the food costs.
You must purchase a workbook, which is essential for the course.
Course costs:
$60 for basic cooking ingredients. $15 for workbook.
FRENCH
10 FRE
Length of Course: Full-year
Course Summary:
In this full-year course you will learn how to understand, speak, read and write French. You will earn how to
understand and construct simple texts using your knowledge of France to describe aspects of your own
background and immediate environment. Topics include: introducing yourself and your family; talking about
your daily life; school; travelling in French speaking countries; hobbies and spare time activities; eating and
drinking; personal descriptions.
You will learn how to recognise and describe ways in which the French culture is organised and compare and
contrast cultural practices through cultural assignments.
You have to do this course if you want to do NCEA Level 1 French.
Course Costs:
Workbook required; cost to be confirmed.
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GERMAN
10GER
Length of Course: Full-year
Course Summary:
In this full-year course you will learn how to understand, speak, read and write more German. You will learn
how to understand and construct simple texts using your knowledge of German-speaking countries to
describe aspects of your own background and immediate environment. Topics include: introducing yourself
and your family; talking about your daily life; school; your town; hobbies and spare time activities; eating
and drinking; and German music and film.
You will learn how to recognise and describe ways in which the German culture is organised and compare
and contrast cultural practices through cultural assignments.
You have to do this course if you want to do NCEA Level 1 German.
Course Costs:
Workbook: $12
LEADERSHIP IN ACTION (including DUKE of EDINBURGH AWARD)
10LIA
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
To enter this course you will need to attend a meeting with the Teacher-in-Charge Head of LIA, Miss
Buchanan. You will have to show that you are interested in the outdoors and be committed to developing
your leadership potential. You will develop your leadership and decision-making ability in a variety of
activities designed to challenge you mentally, emotionally and physically. You will be assessed on how well
you demonstrate leadership in action, which will include establishing personal goals and plans, managing
projects, and setting high personal standards. You will work towards gaining the Duke of Edinburgh Bonze
Award and will be expected to plan and prepare in groups and participate in a two-day bush camp in a local
wilderness area.
Course Costs: $100 buses and venues plus $100 for two-day bush camp in local area.
LEARNING ENRICHMENT OPTION
10LEO
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
The Learning Enrichment Option (LEO) is an invitational programme for selected academically able Year 10
students who are self-motivated, creative and demonstrate task commitment in areas of interest. In order
to participate in this course, students will need to replace one of their four chosen options with LEO.
This course builds on the thinking and learning skills introduced to students in Year 9 LEO, with a focus on
individual students’ particular strengths. The teacher facilitates individualised learning programs which are
student centred and driven. Small class numbers will enable students and the teacher to individualise
learning.
Course Costs: To be advised.
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MEDIA STUDIES
10MED
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
This course is for you if you are interested in studying the media and producing media products. You will
choose from a variety of units of work during the semester which can be completed by your or with a small
group. The units of work include topics such as advertising; film-making; print production (magazines /
newspapers / comics); online media production (blogs, viral videos); genre studies; research; media analysis
and podcast/radio production.
Note: You can only take this course once during either Year 9 or Year 10. Year 10 students cannot take both
Media Studies and Digital Technology in 2015.
Course Costs:
Will not exceed $50
MULTI-MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
10MMT
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
In this course you will learn problem solving, construction and communication skills, while using a wide
variety of material applications to help you develop a prototype. We will focus on cooperative group work,
the environment and sustainability.
You will work creatively and analytically to identify, trial and evaluate potential solutions, and eventually put
your ideas into practice. Projects will be manufactured in the school’s Technology rooms. This course leads
onto all NCEA Level 1 Technology courses.
Course Costs:
Materials used for take-home projects – to be advertised. Specialised stationery required - see stationery
list.
MUSIC
10MUS
Length of Course: Full-year
Course Summary:
Students choosing this course must be actively learning an instrument, either through the school ($60 per
year for lessons), or through private lessons. The course consists of a combination of solo and group
practical work; solo and group creative work; music technology; musical knowledge; theory and listening. A
broad range of music is covered to give students a wide knowledge of the world of music and the
contemporary music industry. This course is designed to prepare students for Level 1 NCEA Music.
Course Costs:
Stationery – 2B8 exercise book, music manuscript book, pens, 2B pencils, eraser and glue stick.
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SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS
10SIN
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
To enter this course you will need the recommendation of your Year 9 Science teacher. You will develop
your understanding about science, including scientific investigation and communication skills. You will
complete two science fair projects for entry into the NIWA Auckland Science Fair and Google International
Science Fair. You will be assessed on how well you carry out your investigations and how successfully you
communicate your findings in a scientific way. You will choose your investigation topics with guidance from
your teacher
Course Costs:
Students cover own cost of product testing and development. This will be $20 to $50 for consumables.
SPANISH
10SPA
Length of Course: Full-year
Course Summary:
In this full-year course, you will learn how to understand, speak, read and write Spanish. You will learn how
to understand and construct simple texts using your knowledge of Spanish to describe aspects of your own
background and immediate environment. Topics covered include: introducing yourself and your family;
talking about your daily life, school; travelling around Spanish-speaking countries; hobbies and spare time
activities; eating and drinking; personal descriptions.
You will learn how to recognise and describe ways in which the Spanish cultures are organised and compare
and contrast cultural practices through cultural assignments. Those who work consistently well all year will
be rewarded. You will have to do this course if you want to do NCEA Level 1 Spanish.
Course Costs:
Workbook $15
SPORTS STUDIES
10SPS
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
This course is designed to challenge you physically and mentally. The emphasis is not only on gaining
practical knowledge across a range of activities, but also performance analysis, and developing and
demonstrating tactical awareness. The course is made up of theoretical components such as fitness and
training, personal development, sports psychology, and the opportunity to complete Level 0 Football
Coaching and Fast Fire Netball.
Course Costs: $60
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TE REO MAORI
10MAO
Length of Course: Full-year
Course Summary:
In this full-year course you will learn how to understand, speak, read and write Te Reo Maori. You will learn
how to understand and construct simple texts using your knowledge of Te Reo Maori to describe aspects of
your own background and immediate environment. Topics covered include: introducing yourself and your
family; talking about your daily life; school; Aotearoa; hobbies and spare time activities; eating and drinking;
personal descriptions.
You will learn how to recognise and describe ways in which the Te Reo culture is organised and compare and
contrast cultural practices through cultural assignments. You have to do this course if you want to do NCEA
Level 1 Te Reo Maori.
Course Costs: $12
TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY
10TEX
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
'Who's Got Square Pants?' is a one semester course that will allow you to develop your ability to problemsolve using the technological process as a framework. You will build creative, practical thinking skills to
develop and produce an outcome. You will be given an opportunity to design and produce sleepwear for a
target market. You will learn about cotton fabric and fibres; trial and test printing and dyeing techniques;
develop some basic construction skills; consider new technologies; brainstorm ideas; and gather stakeholder
feedback to develop your ideas into a sleepwear design which you produce.
Course Costs:
$25 to cover thread, interfacing, fabric, felt. Additional cost of fabric, commercial pattern, and notions –
student choice.
VISUAL ART
10ART
Length of Course: Half-year
Course Summary:
This course is designed to help you gain skills and knowledge in the Visual Arts, and prepare yourself for
NCEA Level 1 Visual Art courses at Year 11. The aim is to introduce you to new materials and techniques
including: drawing media; basic computer design; relief printing; simple photographic processes; and
painting techniques. You will work on four different projects: Drawing; Printmaking; Design and Painting.
Each project is approximately five weeks in length.
You will be expected to draw out your ideas, develop your work through a number of stages, explore and
control different materials and techniques before arriving at the final work.
Course Costs:
$15 covers the cost of the Visual Art workbook. You are expected to purchase your own stationery for this
course.
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SELECTING YOUR OPTION COURSES FOR 2015
Think about what
subjects/things you are good at
and/or what you want to do
once you have finished high
school.
Talk to people about your ideas
or to help you get ideas. Try
talking to subject teachers,
older students or siblings, your
form teacher, your parents,
your dean, careers staff.
Make sure you understand the
requirements and/or
prerequisites for the pathway
you are interested in.
Remember to be realistic ☺
Complete the Course Selection
Form (next page)
I am good at doing…
In the future I am interested in
doing…
I have talked my ideas through
with…
You can also use web sites such
as www.careers.govt.nz or
MyCareerMatch or
CareerQuest.
The requirements or
prerequisites I need to be able
to achieve this are…
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I have completed the planning
sheet on the reverse of this
sheet ☺
Refer to the Course Selection Timeline on page 3 for what happens next.
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OPTION COURSES SELECTION FORM
(for students who are in Year 10 in 2015)
Your Name
Form Class
You must now select option courses which are either half-year or full-year.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHOOSING OPTIONS:
CROSS the boxes of the course options you would like to take in 2015.
You can choose:
TWO full-year courses or
ONE full-year course and TWO half-year courses or
FOUR half-year courses
HALF-YEAR COURSES
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Business Studies (10BUS)
Dance (10DAN)
Design and Visual Communication (10DVC)
Digital Technology (10DIT)
Drama (10DRA)
Eco-Design (10EDN)
Electronics Technology (10ELT)
Food and Nutrition (10FAN)
Leadership in Action (10LIA)
Learning Enrichment (10LEO)
Media Studies (10MED)
Multi Materials Technology (10MMT)
Science Investigations (10SIN)
□ Sports Studies (10SPS)
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Textiles Technology (10TEX)
Visual Art (10ART)
FULL-YEAR COURSES
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French (10FRE)
German (10GER)
Music (10MUS)
Te Reo Maori (10MAO)
English as a Second Language (10ESL)
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