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SUBJECT SELECTION 2021
Cover Artwork: Jessica Williamson, Year 13
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Department Agile Learning English
Languages Mathematics Physical Education
Science
Social Sciences
Technology
The Arts
OSTC General Information
Table of Contents
Subject Progression Table Launch English English Language Media Studies Languages Mathematics Physical Education Health & Physical Activity Outdoor Education Science Biology Chemistry Physics Social Studies Business Studies Classical Studies Economics Gateway Geography History Tourism Vocational Pathways Design and Visual Communication Digital Technology Food and Nutrition Hospitality Hard Materials Textiles Technology Art Art Photography Art History Dance Drama Music Otago Secondary-Tertiary College Course Endorsement Explained University Entrance Scholarship The Essential Learning Areas Vocational Pathways
4-5 6 7-8 9 10 11-12 13-15 16-17 17 18 20-21 22 23 24 25 25 26 26-27 27 28-29 29-30 31 32 33 34-35 36-37 37-38 38-39 40-41 41-42 43-44 44 45-46 46-47 48-49 50 51 52 53 54 55
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Subject Progression Year 10 Agile Learning English
Year 11
Year 12
Year 13
Launch
English English Language
English English Language
Chinese (Mandarin) French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Māori
English English Language English for Literacy Media Studies Chinese (Mandarin) French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Māori
English English Language English for Literacy Media Studies Chinese (Mandarin) French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Māori
Chinese (Mandarin) French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Māori
Korean (vc) Samoan (vc) Tongan (vc) Mathematics
Korean (vc) Samoan (vc) Tongan (vc) Mathematics
Physical Education
Physical Education Outdoor Education
Sciences
Science
Science
Social Sciences
Social Studies Enterprise
Enterprise Geography History
Health and P.E. Outdoor Education Health & Physical Activity Biology Chemistry Physics Science Business Studies Economics Geography History Tourism Vocational Pathways
Korean (vc) Samoan (vc) Tongan (vc) Mathematics Calculus Statistics Health & P.E. Outdoor Education
Mathematics
Mathematics
Physical Education and Health
Languages
Biology Chemistry Physics Science Business Studies Classical Studies Economics Gateway Geography History Tourism
NOT A UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SUBJECT
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Subject Progression Technology
Visual and Performing Arts
OSTC (Otago SecondaryTertiary College)
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
Year 13
Digital Technology
Digital Technology
Design & Visual Com. Food Technology
Design & Visual Com. Food and Nutrition
Hard Materials Textiles Music
Hard Materials Textiles Music
Digital Design Digital Development Design & Visual Com. Food and Nutrition Hospitality - Foods Hard Materials Textiles Music
Art
Art
Art Art Photography
Dance Drama
Dance Drama
Dance Drama Automotive (Motor Industry) Beauty Therapy
Digital Design Digital Development Design & Visual Com. Food and Nutrition Hospitality - Foods Hard Materials Textiles Music Performance Music Studies Art Art Photography Art History Dance Drama Building & Construction Business & Tourism
Building & Construction Salon Skills
NOT A UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SUBJECT
Cookery Intro to Engineering Sport, Exercise & Health
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AGILE LEARNING Launch Year 12
Prerequisites - L1 literacy & numeracy, be open-minded, curious, self-managing and determined.
Course Description: In this course you will: • be inspired by the innovative actions taken before • be empowered to take an idea, a passion or the desire to see change and develop it into a real solution • be challenged to manage your learning through an extended project and communicate effectively with others • dream about future pathways and possibilities Assessment: • You can gain a negotiated number of credits from a combination of subjects, but no more than 16. We will also use the I am Capable platform to create a record of learning.
Contact: Mrs Budd [email protected]
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ENGLISH 10 English Year 10
Prerequisites - English is Compulsory at Year 10
10ENGL
Course Description: During the course you will study various contexts for learning and within these contexts you will: • Read and discuss novels, short stories, poetry, film, drama and web based texts • Respond to the texts you love • Deliver a speech • Use information literacy skills to research a topic • Respond to ideas using a visual image • Write in a range of genre Assessment: • A range of tools including written, oral and visual pieces
Contact: Mrs Seward [email protected]
11 English Level 1
Prerequisites - English is compulsory at Level 1
11ENGL
Course Description: During the course you will • Show understanding of novels, short stories and poetry and unfamiliar written text(s) • Show understanding of film and television, unfamiliar film and film trailers • Write creative and formal pieces of writing • Construct and deliver a speech or seminar • Use information literacy skills to research a topic • Read for pleasure – read a range of texts, view films and write a personal response to your selections Assessment: 12 Internal Credits/12 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Seward [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
12 English Level 2
Prerequisites - English is compulsory at Level 2
12ENGL
Course Description: During the course you will • Analyse aspects of a novel, short stories or poetry, film and/or television • Analyse aspects of unfamiliar texts, and Create a writing portfolio • Construct and deliver a speech or seminar • Use information literacy skills to research a topic • Read for pleasure – read a range of texts, view films and write a personal response to your selections Assessment: 14 Internal Credits/12 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Seward [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
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12 English for Literacy Level 2
Prerequisites - English is compulsory at Level 2
12ENGL /12 ENLI
Course Description: During the course you will study some of the following topics • Analyse aspects of a novel, short stories or poetry, film and/or television • Analyse aspects of unfamiliar texts, and Create a writing portfolio • Construct and deliver a speech or seminar • Use information literacy skills to research a topic • Read for pleasure – read a range of texts, view films and write a personal response to your selections Assessment: 16 Internal/3 External
Contact: Mrs Seward [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
13 English Level 3
Prerequisites - Level 2 for full English
13ENGL
Course Description • Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), and support this with evidence • Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), and support this with evidence • Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, and support this with evidence • Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas • Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas • Respond critically to significant connections across texts, and support this with evidence Assessment: 13 Internal Credits/12 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Seward [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
13 English for Literacy Level 3
Prerequisites - Nil
13ENLI
Course Description: During the course you will study some of the following topics • Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), and support this with evidence • Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), and support this with evidence • Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, and support this with evidence • Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas • Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas • Respond critically to significant connections across texts, and support this with evidence Assessment: 18 Internal Credits/4 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Seward [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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uring the course you will improve your English speaking, listening, reading, writing and comprehension skills through a variety of means. You will also study grammar, vocabulary, culture, and topics of interest locally, nationally and internationally. Assessments are offered through English achievement standards, EL unit standards, and Speech New Zealand ESOL oral examination. Students study standards best suited to their ability and requirements. Year 13 students study standards to gain the required university entrance literacy credits.
English Language (Multi-Level) Prerequisites: Nil
ENLA
Course Description: During the course you may • Read for meaning and pleasure – read a range of texts, view films and write a personal response to your selections • Create a writing portfolio • Construct and deliver a presentation or seminar • Interact in English with people from other countries Assessment: 14 - 24 Internal Credits
Contact: Mrs Boomer [email protected]
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MEDIA STUDIES
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n Media Studies you will learn to critically analyze the media saturated world in which you live. In Level Two you will design and broadcast a live radio show down at Otago Access Radio. You will also focus on gender representation and consider how media products create relationships with their audience. You will also get to go back in time and look at how the sitcom genre has changed and adapted due to changes in our society. At Level Three you will design and produce your own magazine spread. You will also take an in-depth look into aspects of New Zealand representation and focus on how social issue documentaries can make real change to our world.
Year 12 Media Studies Level 2
Prerequisites: Nil
12MEST
Course Description: During the course you will • Produce a design and plan for a developed radio show, using a range of conventions • Complete a developed radio show using a range of conventions • Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts • Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a media product and its audience • Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre Assessment: 14 Internal Credits/7 External Credits
Contact: Ms Joyce [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 13 Media Studies Level 3
Prerequisites: Level 2 Media Studies recommended but not essential
13MEST
Course Description: During the course you will • Produce a design and plan for a magazine that meets the requirements of a brief • Produce a magazine to meet the requirements of a brief • Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society • Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of an aspect of New Zealand Culture • Write a media text to meet the requirement of a brief Course contribution $8.00 Assessment: 16 Internal Credits/4 External Credits
Contact: Ms Joyce [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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LANGUAGES
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hinese (Mandarin), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Maori, Samoan, Spanish, Tongan
Year 10 Year 10
Prerequisites - Year 9 in your chosen language or through consultation with the teacher if you wish to take a second foreign language
Course Description: During the course you will: • Improve your spoken and written language capabilities • Learn more about the cultural conventions of your target language countries Assessment: A range of assessments are carried out in conversation and writing for a practical purpose. There is also a short presentation and there are assessments in listening and reading for both meaning and detail.
Year 11 Level 1
Contact: Mr Durrant [email protected]
Prerequisites - Year 9 and 10 in your chosen language or by teacher consultation in rare cases
Course Description: During the course you will • Gain enough language to be an independent traveller in your target language environment • Learn how to talk and write about yourself in your chosen language in more detail • Learn about the cultural conventions of your target language countries Assessment: 14 Internal Credits/5 External Credits
Contact: Mr Durrant [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 12 Level 2
Prerequisites: Level 1 of your particular language
Course Description: During the course you will • Learn how to talk about others from the perspective of being in the target language country • Develop and extend your capability to communicate in another language • Gain a greater understanding of yourself and your place in the international world • Continue to deepen your awareness of another culture, values system and way of life Assessment: 14 Internal Credits/5 External Credits
Contact: Mr Durrant [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
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Year 13 Level 3
Prerequisites: Level 2 of your particular language
Course Description: During the course you will • Learn how to communicate about the wider world • Work towards consolidating and extending all the skills that we have learnt in order to become more confident and fluent speakers, readers and writers Assessment: 14 Internal Credits/5 External Credits
Contact: Mr Durrant [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
Korean Course Description Korean NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 is offered in the senior school by Video Conferencing Class. It is dependent upon approval from the school and availability of places in the VC class. For more information and to make an application see Mr Richards
Samoan Course Description Samoan NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 is offered in the senior school by Video Conferencing Class. It is dependent upon approval from the school and availability of places in the VC class. For more information and to make an application see Mr Richards
Tongan Course Description Tongan NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 is offered in the senior school by Video Conferencing Class. It is dependent upon approval from the school and availability of places in the VC class. For more information and to make an application see Mr Richards
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MATHEMATICS Year 10 Mathematics Year 10
Prerequisites: Mathematics is compulsory at Year 10
10MATH
Course Description: During the course you will • Number and Algebra where you will explore how to generalise patterns and relationships found in numbers • Statistics and Probability where you are involved in designing your own investigations, collecting data and communicating your findings • Geometry and Measurement where you will learn to use trigonometry to find the height of the Dalrymple block Assessment: Project Work & Formal Class Assessments
Contact: Mrs Chapman [email protected]
Year 11 Mathematics with Graphs Level 1
Prerequisites: Mathematics is compulsory at Level 1
11MATH
Course Description: During the course you will
• Investigate real life data and write a report on your findings under the Statistics strand, eg., comparing family size and length of life throughout the world • Investigate relevant situations and consider and evaluate a range of possible solutions in Number for example, investigate financing a school dance • Investigate the relationships between variables in real world contexts e.g. number of tables and number of diners you can seat in a restaurant. The emphasis is on applying your skills, communicating your findings and evaluating all possible options Assessment: 7 Internal Credits/16 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Chapman [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 11 Mathematics with Probability Level 1
Prerequisites: Mathematics is compulsory at Level 1
11MATM
Course Description: During the course you will • Use measurement techniques to investigate real world problems e.g. find the cost of landscaping a garden • Apply probability methods to investigate the likelihood of events happening e.g. winning at snakes and ladders. • Investigate relevant situations and consider and evaluate a range of possible solutions in Number, for example, investigate financing a school dance The emphasis is on applying your skills, communicating your findings and evaluating all possible options Assessment: Mostly internally assessed - 21 Achievement Standards & the 10 Numeracy Contact: Mrs Chapman [email protected] Unit Standard Credits Course Endorsement P
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Year 12 Mathematics with Algebra Level 2
Prerequisites: Mathematics is compulsory at Level 2. Need to have passed MCAT.
12MATH
Course Description: During the course you will • Investigate real life data and write a report on your findings under the Statistics strand, eg., risk analysis • Investigate designing items under the Geometry strand, eg., subdividing land • Look at investments and evaluating the different options under the Algebra strand • Investigate the relationship between the log scale and earthquake magnitude One booklet to be purchased at $1 or printed from online version Assessment: 9 Internal Credits/13 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Chapman [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 12 Mathematics with Finance Level 2
Prerequisites: Mathematics is compulsory at Level 2.
12MATF
Course Description: During the course you will • Investigate real life data and write a report on your findings under the Statistics strand, eg., risk analysis • Investigate banking options and insurance policies • Create a network and find the shortest path One booklet to be purchased at $1 or printed from online version Assessment: 17 Internal Credits/4 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Chapman [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 13 Calculus Level 3
Prerequisites: Level 2 Algebra
13MATC
Course Description: • Under the Algebra strand you will look at rates of change and their applications (for example motion in sport) • Trigonometry and conic section modelling to model real life situations Assessment: 7 Internal Credits/17 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Claman [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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Year 13 Mathematics Level 3
Prerequisites: None
13MATH
Course Description: • During the course you will investigate real life data (for example global warming) and write a report on your findings under the Statistics strand • Find a critical path and use it to plan a project • Solve a linear programming situation to create maximum profit Four booklets to be purchased at $1 each or printed from online version Assessment: 24 Internal Credits
Contact: Mrs Chapman [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
Year 13 Statistics Level 3
Prerequisites: Level 2 Probability & Inference
13MATS
Course Description: • During the course you will investigate real life data (for example global warming) and write a report on your findings under the Statistics strand • You will solve probability problems and analyse statistical reports • Solve problems using a variety of different distributions Four booklets to be purchased at $1 each or printed from online version Assessment: 12 Internal Credits/12 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Chapman [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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n Physical Education, you will learn in, through, and about movement. You will learn to understand, appreciate and move your bodies, relate positively to others and demonstrate constructive attitudes and values. You will engage in play, games, sport, exercise, recreation and adventure in a diverse range of physical and social environments. Physical Education will encourage you to engage in movement experiences that promote and support the development of your physical and social skills. It will foster critical thinking and action and enable you to understand the role and significance of physical activity for yourself and others in society.
Year 10 Physical Education Year 10
Prerequisites: Nil
10PHED
Course Description: • Topics covered: rippa rugby, handball, netball, cricket, tennis, soccer/speedball, games invention, disability awareness, sports science, outdoor education, sexuality, well-being Course Contribution $10.00 Assessment: Formal Class Assessments
Contact: Mrs Clements [email protected]
Year 11 Physical Education Level 1
Prerequisites: Nil
11PHED
Course Description: • Demonstrate interpersonal skills whilst playing the game of Tchoukball • Demonstrate participation of inline skating and invasion games • Learn how the body produces movement using a variety of sporting context • Practical demonstration - inline skating & Tchoukball • Improve performance for inline skating Course Contribution $10.00 Assessment: 20 Internal Credits
Contact: Mrs Clements [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 12 Physical Education Level 2
Prerequisites: Level 1 Physical Education preferred
12PHED
Course Description: • Demonstrate and evaluate leadership strategies in coaching • Three day camp at Moke Lake, Queenstown (Risk Management) • Practical demonstration - Handball and Badminton • Learn how the body produces movement in Badminton (Biophysical skills) • How do we train? What methods and principles do we follow when we train for performance (in a variety of contexts) Course contribution $280.00 for camp Assessment: 20 Internal Credits
Contact: Mrs Clements [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
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Year 13 Physical Education Level 3
Prerequisites: Level 1 and 2 Physical Education preferred
13PHED
Course Description: • Skill analysis and skill performance • Cross Country Skiing camp at Snow Farm, Wanaka • Evaluation of performance improvement programme for Cross Country Skiing • Critically evaluate safety issues for Cross Country Skiing • Examine leadership theories used in coaching of physical activities Course contribution of $450.00 for camp Assessment: 19 Internal Credits
Contact: Mrs Clements [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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ealth and Physical Activity will allow students to understand how health factors influence individuals, groups and society through analysis and health promotion processes. Students will learn how the human body works and its related functions. This knowledge would be beneficial for students wanting a career in health related fields such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Midwifery and the like.
Year 12 Health & Physical Activity Level 2
Prerequisites: Nil
12HAPA
Course Description: • Analyse an adolescent health issue • Take action to enhance wellbeing (school or community) • Examine the significance of a sporting event or physical activity • Learn how and why the body functions, anatomy and exercise science • Comprehensive First Aid Assessment: 12 Internal Credits/5 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Clements [email protected]
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OUTDOOR & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
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utdoor Education offers students the opportunity to experience adventures in a variety of outdoor contexts. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of our environment and use this as a tool to develop personal self-awareness and confidence.
Year 11 Outdoor & Environmental Education Level 1
Prerequisites: Nil
11OUTD
Course Description: • Abseiling at School and Tomahawk • Rock Climbing on school climbing wall and natural rock (2 day camp) • Demonstrate skills in mountain biking - Dunedin and Naseby (2 day camp) • Demonstrate and describe responsible behaviour in the outdoors to promote safety • Orienteering around the Dunedin suburbs • Kayaking at the pool and Otago Harbour • Day tramps around Dunedin (2 day camp) • Experience camping Course contribution $350.00 which includes camps and day excursions Assessment: 13 Level One Internal Credits/6 Level Two Internal Credits
Contact: Mrs Clements [email protected]
Year 12 Outdoor & Environmental Education Level 2
Prerequisites: 11OUTD preferred
12OUTD
Course Description: • Mountain Biking/Bike Maintenance • Cycle touring (2 day camp) Clutha Gold Trail • Adventure based learning/High ropes & Low ropes (2 day camp) Adventure Southland, Invercargill • Snorkelling (Dive Otago) - pool and ocean • Rock Climbing & Abseiling (to be confirmed) • Sustainability and environmental education (to be confirmed) Course contribution $450.00 which includes camps and day excursions Assessment: 21 Internal Credits
Contact: Mrs Matthews [email protected]
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Year 13 Outdoor & Environmental Education Level 3
Prerequisites: 11OUTD/12OUTD preferred
13OUTD
Course Description: • Mountain Biking/Bike Maintenance - Risk Management • Cycle touring (3 day camp) • Adventure based learning , leadership (to be confirmed) • Lead an Outdoor Activity with junior students (to be confirmed) • Scuba Open Water (Dive Otago) - pool and ocean dives • Rock Climbing on natural rock - Port Chalmers and Long Beach • Outdoor first aid (to be confirmed) • Local Journey and environmental awareness (to be confirmed) Course contribution $450.00 which includes camps and day excursions Assessment: 29 Internal Credits
Contact: Mrs Matthews [email protected]
Year 13 Outdoor & Environmental Education Level 3
Prerequisites: 11OUTD/12OUTD preferred
13OUTD
Course Description: • Mountain Biking/Bike Maintenance - Risk Management • Cycle touring (3 day camp) • Adventure based learning , leadership (to be confirmed) • Lead an Outdoor Activity with junior students (to be confirmed) • Scuba Open Water (Dive Otago) - pool and ocean dives • Rock Climbing on natural rock - Port Chalmers and Long Beach • Outdoor first aid (to be confirmed) • Local Journey and environmental awareness (to be confirmed) Course contribution $450.00 which includes camps and day excursions Assessment: 29 Internal Credits
Contact: Mrs Matthews [email protected]
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SCIENCE Year 10 General Science Year 10
Prerequisites: Science is Compulsory in Year 10
10SCIE
Course Description: In this course you will enjoy finding ways to understand the natural and physical world around us. Learn about: • Chemical reactions in everyday life • Patterns of inheritance in generations • Geology • Electricity, forces and motion • Ecosystems and the survival of species Assessment: Involves a range of Practical Investigations, Projects & Written Tests
Contact: Dr Phillips [email protected]
Year 11 General Science Level 1
Prerequisites: Science is Compulsory in Year 11
11SCIE
Course Description: This is an exciting course where you will investigate and learn about the world around you. • Explore a wide range of chemical reactions, acids and bases in everyday life and carry out experiments and investigations • Dive into the microscopic world of chromosomes and discover how your genes make you the way you are • Explore forces, energy and motion to explain why “the faster you go the bigger the mess” • See sparks fly and go with the flow in electrical circuits • View life through a microscope and investigate cellular processes • Perform scenario style investigations when identifying ions Assessment: 12 Internal Credits minimum/12 External Credits maximum
Contact: Dr Phillips or Mrs Millar
[email protected] / [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 12 General Science Level 2
Prerequisites: Year 11 Science
12SCIE
Course Description: • This is a totally internally assessed course • This course leads onto Year 13 Science and then onto polytechnic training courses • This is a practical and research based course where you will participate in fieldtrips • Investigate the local geology of Dunedin and learn about New Zealand’s natural disasters • Investigate the human body and space exploration • Practical investigations using microscopes and chemical precipitations Course contribution of $10.00 Assessment: 18 Internal Credits
Contact: Dr Phillips or Mrs Beaman
[email protected] / be @oghs.school.nz
Course Endorsement P
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Year 13 General Science Level 3
Prerequisites: Nil but some Year 12 Sciences would be helpful
13SCIE
Course Description: This course will follow on from the Year 12 Science course. Year 13 Science is an internally assessed course and it is suitable if you: • Enjoy Science and wish to build on your Science knowledge so you can make sense of the world around you but don’t intend to study Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Level 3 • Enjoy Science and wish to do Science achievement standards in addition to those you will be doing in Level 3 Biology, Chemistry and Physics You will learn about: • NZ Native Species plant germination • Environmental Science and Issues • Life in the Solar System • The Dunedin Volcano This course does not lead onto studying Science at University but can lead on to Polytechnic courses. This course can lead on to Science at University if supported by other Sciences at Level 3. Assessment: 20 Achievement Standards
Contact: Dr Phillips or Mrs Beaman
[email protected] /[email protected]
University Entrance P
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BIOLOGY
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f you have an interest in the living world, human health and genetics, genetic engineering, the environment and the future of you and your planet then Biology is a course designed for you. Biology provides both excellent general knowledge and the necessary knowledge to go on in a science career.
Year 12 Biology Level 2
Prerequisites: Any 12 credits in Year 11 Science which should include AS90948
12BIOL
Course Description:
• This course includes a week at Borland Camp in Fiordland where we study ecology and do some outdoor education • During the study of cells we carry out practical work, develop our microscope skills and look at how cells carry out essential life processes like respiration • We look at how genes are inherited and then expressed and compare this to the occurrence of various mutations • Investigate how the genetics of populations change through time • Develop the understanding that allows us to evaluate possible future directions of human biology that may affect us, such as growing body parts in laboratory to replace faulty parts Course contribution approx $380.00, includes Borland camp Assessment: 8 Internal Credits/12 External Credits
Contact: Dr Phillips or Miss Dunn
[email protected]/[email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 13 Biology Level 3
Prerequisites: Year 12 Biology
13BIOL
Course Description: • Examine the evolution of species including a focus on the evolution of humans – a fascinating area of biology • Study the techniques involved in genetic engineering (including transgenesis and genetic profiling) and its impact on the environment, our health and evolution. This is becoming an increasingly important aspect of everyday life • Investigate the behaviour of plants and especially animals in their environment, including the study of predators, finding mates and why animals migrate across the planet Assessment: 9 Internal Credits/13 External Credits
Contact: Dr Phillips or Miss Dunn
[email protected]/[email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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CHEMISTRY
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hemistry is a colourful and explosive subject. Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, properties and reactions of matter (solids, liquids and gases). The skills you learn in Chemistry allow you to investigate the world around you at the molecular level. Chemistry provides an excellent general knowledge and is an essential requirement for most future courses involving the sciences. Chemistry is a science closely linked to biology, physics and geology.
Year 12 Chemistry Level 2
Prerequisites: Any 12 credits in Year 11 Science which should include AS90944
12CHEM
Course Description: • Learn how to perform a titration • Link the structure and bonding of substances to their properties • Find out what organic substances really are • Delve into the world of acids, bases and equilibrium reactions • Discover just what electrons are up to during a redox reaction • Perform qualitative analysis Assessment: 10 Internal Credits/13 External Credits
Contact: Dr Phillips [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 13 Chemistry Level 3
Prerequisites: Year 12 Chemistry. Entry with approval by Dr Phillips
13CHEM
Course Description: • Investigate further applications of Redox theory in the form of Electrolytic cells • Expand your knowledge of Atomic Structure and Bonding to include a more in depth appreciation of electron configuration based on quantum mechanics and a more detailed understanding of Shape and Polarity of molecules and Periodic Properties of the Elements • We investigate a wider range of Organic compounds, their chemical properties and how to identify them by spectroscopic techniques • Expand our understanding of Enthalpy Changes in reactions and the properties of equilibrium and study aqueous solutions in depth Assessment: 10 Internal Credits/15 External Credits
Contact: Dr Phillips [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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PHYSICS
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hysics involves a wide range of ideas and areas of investigation - it plays an important part in medicine, industry, transport and communications, as well as in sport and to understand how your television works at home. Study physics to learn why the sky is blue, why waves at the beach look the way they do, why E=mc2 and why biking uphill is hard work.
Year 12 Physics Level 2
Prerequisites: Any 12 credits in Year 11 Science which should include AS90940
12PHYS
Course Description: The study of Physics has a range of contexts including: • Athletics and Sport • Cars • Ocean waves • Optical instruments such as glasses and telescopes • Nuclear medicine • Basic electrical circuits Assessment: 7 Internal Credits/16 External Credits
Contact: Dr Phillips or Mrs Gordon
[email protected]/[email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 13 Physics Level 3
Prerequisites: Year 12 Physics. Entry with approval by Mrs Gordon
13PHYS
Course Description: • This is your first opportunity to consider the ideas of Modern Physics by studying the work of Einstein and Bohr • We focus our knowledge of mechanics by studying collisions, springs and gravity • Contexts in electricity include AC circuits, capacitors and electromagnetism • Other contexts include the Doppler effect and the application of waves to musical instruments Assessment: 6 Internal Credits/16 External Credits
Contact: Dr Phillips or Mrs Gordon
[email protected]/[email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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Year 10 Social Studies Year 10
Prerequisites: Nil - Social Studies is Compulsory at Year 10
10SOST
Course Description: Topics covered include • Human rights • First Peoples • Economic World – World of work • Conflict and resolution. Course Contribution $70.00, includes Marae Trip Assessment: Assessments will involve both written tests and projects
Contact: Ms Munro [email protected]
BUSINESS STUDIES
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earn how individuals and groups of people organise, plan and act to create and develop products to satisfy customers. Identify influences on business while creating your own product.
12 Business Studies Level 2
Prerequisites - Nil
12BUSE
Course Description • Be part of the National Young Enterprise Competition • Work in a business team to make, market and sell a product with the goal of making a profit and supporting a community group • Market Research • Theories of Motivation Assessment: 12 Internal Credits/4 External Credits * Young Enterprise Certificate and competition - 24 credits equivalent at Level 3
Contact: Ms Brown
[email protected]
13 Business Studies Level 3
Prerequisites - Nil
13BUSE
Course Description • Examine a human resource issue • Carry out a sustainable business activity • Develop a marketing strategy • Look at how a business operates in a global context Assessment: 12-15 Internal Credits/4 External Credits
Contact: Ms Brown
[email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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CLASSICAL STUDIES
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uring this course you will cover many different aspects of Roman history, including politics, religion, art and architecture, literature and mythology.
Year 13 Classical Studies Level 3
Prerequisites: NCEA Level 2 English
13CLST
Course Description: During the course you will • Analyse ideas and values of the classical world • Analyse the significance of the work(s) of art in the classical world • Demonstrate an understanding of significant ideology (ies) in the classical world • Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influence of the classical world on other cultures across time Assessment: 12 Internal Credits/8 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Seward [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
ECONOMICS
I
n Economics you will examine the choices people make about the use of their time, skills and money. You will be able to explain how goods and services are produced. Economics looks at comparing theory with the world around us to understand more about the society we live in.
10 Enterprise (half year option) Year 10
Prerequisites - Nil
10ENTP
Course Description • Innovation and Design - develop innovative and design thinking skills • Future Focus: Business and Trade for tomorrow. • MARKET DAY - develop a product to take to market. • Financial Literacy Assessment: Assessment activities may include group work, research and assignments.
Contact: Ms Brown [email protected]
11 Enterprise Level 1
Prerequisites - Nil
11ENTP
Course Description • Examine the role of households and business and the reliance they have on each other • Understand the choices we make as consumers • Understand how producers make production decisions • Carry out a product based business activity - making and selling a product of your choice Assessment: 14 Internal Credits/7 External Credits
Contact: Ms Brown [email protected]
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12 Economics Level 2
Prerequisites - Nil but Level 1 Economics is an advantage
12ECON
Course Description • Identify why unemployment is such a big issue • Inequality in New Zealand • Identify how New Zealand is growing as a country • Understand New Zealand’s place in the global market Assessment: 14 Internal Credits/8 External Credits
Contact: Ms Brown [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
13 Economics Level 2
Prerequisites - Nil but Level 1 or 2 highly recommended
13ECON
Course Description • Describe key economic ideas and what makes a market efficient • Look at how firms make their decisions • Describe New Zealand’s Economy • Describe Government influence in the economy Assessment: 10 Internal Credits/10 External Credits
Contact: Ms Brown [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
GATEWAY
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uring this course you will undertake structured workplace learning one day per week usually for a minimum of one term. Gateway is ideal for students who have a particular career area in mind and/or wish to enter a particular trade or apprenticeship area.
13 Gateway Level 3
Prerequisites: Admission to course by application and interview
13GATE
Course Description • Work experience placement along with some structured learning around this career • Plan a career pathway • Develop confidence and maturity to facilitate transition to work and/or ongoing education • Communication and interview skills • Financial goal setting • Expectations in the workplace and being a good employee Limited to 20 places. Year 13 students only. Assessment: Compulsory Internal Unit Standards totalling a minimum of 20 credits
Contact: Mrs Bazsika [email protected]
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GEOGRAPHY
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eography is the study of the world around us. It is the study of the earth and the different people that live on it. Geography helps us to learn about our world and to understand what is happening around us. Geographers are always asking questions about places and things they see.
Year 11 Geography and Education for Sustainability Level 1
Prequisites: Nil
11GEOG
Course Description: During the course you may learn about: • Earthquakes - Describe aspects of the geographic topic of earthquakes at a global scale. • Glacial Rivers - Conduct geographic research which involves a week long field trip and a cost. • Education for Sustainability - Demonstrate an understanding of the sustainable use of the Aoraki/ Mount Cook area. • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Apply Spatial Analysis to solve a geographic problem using geographic information systems. • Population Studies - Demonstrate an understanding of population concepts focusing on Asia and New Zealand. • NZ Geographic Issues - Describe aspects of a contemporary geographic issue. • Geographic Skills - Apply skills and concepts to a geographic environment. Course Contribution $300.00, includes Camp Assessment: 10 Internal Credits/8 External Credits
Contact: Ms Munro [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 12 Geography Level 2
Prerequisites: Nil
12GEOG
Course Description: During the course you may learn about: • Natural Landscapes - Carry out and present geographic research at Borland Lodge, Fiordland which involves a cost. • Urbanisation - Explain a geographic topic at a global scale focusing on the impact of Urbanisation • Freedom Camping - Explain aspects of a contemporary geographic issue. • CSI Crime in Chicago - Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of population change. • Rich or Poor.. Why? - Demonstrate an understanding of differences in development between India and New Zealand. • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Apply spatial analysis to solve a geographic problem using geographic information systems. • Education for Sustainability - Fiordland National Park • Geographic Skills - Apply skills and ideas in a geographic context. Course Contribution $380.00, includes Borland camp Assessment: 11 Internal Credits/8 External Credits
Contact: Ms Munro [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
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Year 13 Geography Level 3
Prerequisites: Nil
13GEOG
Course Description: During the course you may learn about: • Glacial Processes - Conduct Geographic Resarch on the natural processes that shape the South Island High Country. Field Trip to Queenstown. • Tourism - Demonstrate how the cultural process of Tourism shapes an environment, using Queenstown and other tourist destinations as case studies. Field trip to Queenstown. • Orientation Week - Analyse a significant event from a geographic perspective. • Blood Diamonds - Investigate a geographic topic at a globabl scale focusing on the illegal trade in diamonds and the conflict and corruption that result. • Geographic Skills - Apply skills and concepts to a geographic environment. Course Contribution $280.00, includes camp to Queenstown Assessment: 11 Internal Credits/8 External Credits
Contact: Ms Munro [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
HISTORY
H
istory examines the past to understand the present. History encompasses events occurring in New Zealand and global events involving or influencing New Zealanders. History fires students’ curiosity and imagination, is dynamic and exciting. History is a research led discipline and prepares students for the future.
Year 11 History Level 1
Prerequisites: Satisfactory achievement in Social Studies and/or English
11HIST
Course Description: During the course you may: • Research and present information about an historical event of significance to New Zealanders • Interpret historical resources • Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people involved in events such as WWI, Black Civil Rights Campaign, Women’s Suffrage, 1981 Springbok Tour and other key 20th century events. • Describe the causes and consequences of various historical events including the Russian Revolution, events during the American Civil Rights campaign and any other event of your choosing. • Describe how significant events affected New Zealand society Assessment: Up to 12 Internal Credits/12 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Speight
[email protected]
Course Endorsement P
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Year 12 History Level 2
Prerequisites: 16 Credits at Level 1 History or English (which includes an external essay) or HOD approval
12HIST
Course Description: During the course you may • Research and present information about an historical event or protest • Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people involved in conflict situations such as in Vietnam, WWII, The Holocaust or other 20th century events. • Explain the causes and consequences of various historical events during the 20th century including Hitler’s rise to power, the Vietnam War or other event • Explain how significant events affected New Zealand society • Examine a variety of forces, movements and events that shaped our modern world • Examine the impact of imperialism in the 20th century on places such as Vietnam or New Zealand Assessment: Up to 14 Internal Credits/9 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Speight [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 13 History Level 3
Prerequisites: 16 Credits at Level 2 History and/or English (which includes an external essay) or HOD approval
13HIST
Course Description: During the course you may • Use primary and secondary resources to research and analyse an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders • Analyse the causes and consequences of various significant historical events such as the American Revolution, Women’s Suffrage, the struggle for sovereignty in NZ or the emancipation of slaves • Analyse the different perspectives around a contested historical event of your own choosing • Analyse a significant historical trend and the forces that influenced the world since the 1600s • Interpret historical resources • Examine the reasons behind European colonial expansion and migration Assessment: Up to 15 Internal Credits/Up to 10 External Credits Course Endorsement P
Contact: Mrs Speight [email protected]
University Entrance P
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TOURISM
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ourism is the study of the tourism industry and everything that is involved with this. During the course, you will gain knowledge of both New Zealand and World Tourism and develop core skills that will be required in the industry. This is a research based course and requires independent work.
Year 12 Tourism Level 2
Prerequisites: Nil
12THTR
Course Description: During the course you may • Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism • Demonstrate knowledge of world tourism destinations • Demonstrate knowledge of the business of tourism • Demonstrate knowledge of destinations within New Zealand • Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs • Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism • Perform calculations for a tourism workplace Course Contribution $100.00 (NZST workbooks) Assessment: 21 - 24 Internal Credits (Unit Standards)
Contact: Ms Munro [email protected]
Year 13 Tourism Level 3
Prerequisites: Nil
13THTR
Course Description: During the course you may • Demonstrate knowledge of the Pacific Islands as a tourist destination • Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination • Promote a New Zealand tourist destination • Describe and analyse the economic significance of tourism using a case study Course Contribution $90.00 (NZST workbooks) Assessment: 18 Internal Credits (Unit Standards)
Contact: Ms Munro
[email protected]
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VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS
T
his course is based around the Vocational Pathways and is designed to provide Year 12 & 13 students opportunities to explore their potential career pathways.
Year 12/13 Vocational Pathways Level 2/3
Prerequisites: Nil
12/13VOCP
Course Description • Communication skills: You will build confidence in participating in small group communication along with understanding the dynamics involved in successful team discussions • What career pathway is right for me: investigate and identify possible career options that best suit my goals, interests and abilites. Develop action plans and create pathways to achieving goals. Learn to apply relevant decision-making techniques to make well thought out decisions • Choose Me! In this topic you will: identify specific skills and qualities that describe you. Discover how to write a stand out resume and target it for a specific job. Discover how to write winning cover letters. Learn how to prepare for an interview and make a positive and lasting impression when participating in it. Where possible you will be placed in a real world working environment to gain invaluable experience Limited to 25 places. Multi Level Year 12 & Year 13 Assessment: 20 Level Two Internal Unit Standards
Contact: Mrs Bazsika [email protected]
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DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION
D
esign and Visual Communication (DVC) is a subject devoted to learning, developing and honing design skills. If you enjoy problem solving and expressing yourself creatively then this is a subject you should consider.
Year 10 Design & Visual Communication (half year option) Year 10
Prerequisites: Nil
10DVC
Course Description: • Learn how to express your design ideas visually • Learn how to create technical drawings and plans • Learn basic computer aided drafting techniques • Develop your design skills in response to a brief Course contribution $15.00 Assessment: Examination and portfolio work throughout the year
Contact: Mr Pickard [email protected]
Year 11 Design & Visual Communication Level 1
Prerequisites: Nil, but Graphics at Year 10 would be an advantage
11DVC
Course Description: • Learn how to design and draw solutions ranging from everyday items to architecture • Express complex ideas visually • Learn to work through specific design problems with clients • Develop abilities in traditional and computer based design processes Course contribution $20.00 Assessment: 12 Internal Credits/9 External Credits
Contact: Mr Pickard [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 12 Design & Visual Communication Level 2
Prerequisites: Year 11DVC preferred. Others by negotiation.
12DVC
Course Description: • Develop skills in complex design across a range of disciplines • Express design ideas effectively to an audience • Learn to work through specific design problems with clients • Choose a course that works to your strengths as a designer Course contribution $20.00 Assessment: Individual students courses will vary. Choose a balanced course from: 15 Internal Credits (2 assessments)/14 External Credits (Art Design Portfolio) 4 external credits (DVC externals)
Contact: Mr Pickard [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
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Year 13 Design & Visual Communication Level 3
Prerequisites: Level 2 DVC. All others by negotiation.
13DVC
Course Description: • Develop an individual plan of study to suit your skills • Produce a body of design work suitable for entry to Tertiary study • Explore complex, real life design tasks in a variety of media. . Course contribution $20.00 Assessment: Individual students courses will vary. Choose a balanced course from 18 Internal Credits (2 assessments)/14 External Credits (Art Design Portfolio) 4 external credits (DVC externals) Course Endorsement P
Contact: Mr Pickard [email protected]
University Entrance P
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
T
he skills offered in Digital Technology are used in almost all careers. Having the knowledge and confidence to use technology and adapt it to your needs is essential. This subject focuses on Print Design, Digital Media and Computer Programming. Students have the opportunity to explore the digital area that they are most interested in.
Year 10 Digital Technology (half year option) Year 10
Prerequisites: Nil
10DIGI
Course Description: The focus in Year 10 is on computational thinking and developing digital outcomes. We look at a number of different computer applications and develop a wide variety of skills. The course will be designed to include a variety of topics from the following: • Website design using HTML • Developing design skills and using media creation software to produce interesting and professional media outcomes • Basic programming skills using a range of programming languages and robotics Course contribution $5.00 Assessment: Two technology projects
Contact: Mrs Budd
[email protected]
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Year 11 Digital Technology Level 1
Prerequisites: Nil
11DIGI
Course Description: The focus in Year 11 is on basic programming, developing media outcomes and human computer interaction. This is a broad and interesting course which allows you to recognise where your skills and interests are. This course includes: • Programming a game using basic programming languages • Using iterative design methods to develop digital outcomes • Exploring a variety of digital media tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create digital outcomes • Understanding the interfaces that allow humans to interact with computers Course contribution $5.00 Assessment: 14 Internal Credits/3 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Budd
[email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 12/13 Digital Design Level 2 & 3
Prerequisites: At least 14 Achieved Credits in Level 1/2 Digital Technology or by prior approval of Mrs Budd
12/13DIGM
Course Description: In this course you will: • Inquire into the conventions of various media types, user experience methodologies and project management tools. • Complete two digital media projects over the course of the year that will allow you to create authentic outcomes for the real world. Course contribution $5.00 Assessment: 13 Internal Credits/3 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Budd
[email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 12/13 Digital Development Level 2 & 3
Prerequisites: At least 14 Achieved Credits in Level 1/2 Digital Technology
12/13DIGP
Course Description: In this course you will • explore various programming languages and platforms as well as agile project management tools to oversee the completion of a project. • Look at current computer science concepts. • Complete up to two projects over the year that will allow you to create authentic outcomes for the real world. Course contribution $5.00 Assessment: 13 Internal Credits/3 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Budd
[email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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FOOD AND NUTRITION
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n Food and Nutrition, students evaluate current issues, explore nutrition, identify and reflect on factors that influence people’s choices and behaviours and use this knowledge to make informed decisions about lifestyles.
Year 10 Food Technology (half year option) Year 10
Prerequisites: No prior experience with food required
10FOOD
Course Description: • In Food Technology you will have challenges and problems to solve in authentic food context, using the technology cycle • You will learn practical skills and gain knowledge as you develop food products • Food Technology is a half year option that leads on to Food and Nutrition for NCEA Course contribution $50.00 Assessment: Practial/Written
Contact: Mrs Cook [email protected]
Year 11 Food and Nutrition Level 1
Prerequisites: An interest in the study of the nutritional value of food
10FOOD
Course Description: • To enable students to develop health-enhancing attitudes to food and nutrition • Explore hygenic and safe food practices in the community • Identify and reflect on factors that influence food choice and use this knowledge to make informed food decisions • Explore the influences of other cultures on the food we eat • Understanding nutritional information on food packaging Course contribution $90.00 Assessment: 15 Internal Credits/4 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Cook [email protected]
Year 12 Food and Nutrition Level 2
Prerequisites: Level 1 Food Nutrition is an advantage but not compulsory
12FOOD
Course Description: • Provides an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge in food and nutrition. Increase skills, knowledge and understanding of food and nutrition issues. • Evaluate sustainable food practices • Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs • Analyse beliefs, attitudes and practices related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand • Explore health promotion in New Zealand Course contribution $100.00 Assessment: 15 Internal Credits/4 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Cook [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
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Year 13 Food and Nutrition Level 3
Prerequisites: Level 1 or 2 Food Nutrition is an advantage but not compulsory
13FOOD
Course Description: • To critically examine factors influencing well-being at a societal level in food and nutrition • Investigate and address a nutritional issue in New Zealand • Implement an action plan to address a nutritional issue in the school community • Examine a food related ethical dilemma • Explore the influence food advertising has on wellbeing Course contribution $100.00 Assessment: 15 Internal Credits/4 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Cook [email protected] Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
HOSPITALITY Year 12 Hospitality Level 2
Prerequisites: Nil
12HOSP
Course Description: This is a Level 2 course in which students will develop skills in the cookery aspect of Hospitality. The programme is designed around Service IQ Unit Standards, and offer the Certificate of Achievement in Cookery 2 and 4. The credits also count towards NCEA Level 2. It is designed as a further step towards Level 3 Hospitality. In this course students will : • Complete Unit 167:Practice food safety methods in a food business. This is a certificate requirement for employment in the Hospitality Industry. • Handle and maintain knives and equipment in the kitchen • Demonstrate cookery techniques of grilling,baking,stir frying,roasting. • Prepare and cook basic foods eg salads,fruit and vegetables, meat, cakes, pastries, breads and sandwiches Course contribution $170.00 Assessment: Up to 18 Internal Credits
Contact: Mrs Cook or Miss Sharp
[email protected]/[email protected]
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Year 13 Hospitality Level 3
Prerequisites: Unit Standard 167
13HOSP
Course Description: The aim of this course is to provide students with the confidence, knowledge and essential skills for a career in catering and hospitality. The Level 3 programme is a pathway for students to continue their studies in Hospitality – designed as a further step towards Tertiary Courses. • Sustainability and local foods – awareness of local foods available • Knowledge of hazards, which cause food-borne illness and food spoilage • Basic nutrition used in catering • Knowledge of local culinary products, the terminology of foods and food costing Course contribution $170.00 Assessment: Up to 16 Internal Credits
Contact: Mrs Cook or Miss Sharp
[email protected]/[email protected]
HARD MATERIALS
H
ard Materials Technology will allow you the opportunity to design and build items from a range of materials. We produce everything from furniture to jewellery, and you have a high degree of personal choice.
Year 10 Hard Materials (half year option) Year 10
Prerequisites: Nil
10HMAT
Course Description: • Design and make products from a wide range of materials • Learn practical skills in handling different materials • Learn design skills and processes Course contribution $40.00 Assessment: Practical and portfolio work during the year
Contact: Mr Pickard [email protected]
Year 11 Hard Materials Level 1
Prerequisites: Nil
11HMAT
Course Description: • Design and make items from resistant materials such as wood, metal, and plastic • Learn to plan and investigate new ways of making products • Work independently and with a high level of control over your designs Course contribution $100.00 Assessment: 20 Internal Credits or 24 BCITO credits (unit standards)/4 External Credits
Contact: Mr Pickard [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
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Year 12 Hard Materials Level 2
Prerequisites: Nil. Year 11 Hard Materials would be an advantage
12HMAT
Course Description: • Design and make complex items from resistant materials such as wood, metal, and plastic • Understand the importance of sustainable practices in design • Work independently and with a high level of control over your designs • Choice of Achievement standard course, or unit standard course Course contribution $100.00 Assessment: 20 Internal Credits or 24 BCITO credits (unit standards)/4 External Credits
Contact: Mr Pickard [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 13 Hard Materials Level 3
Prerequisites: Level 1 or 2 Achievement Standard Course
13HMAT
Course Description: • Design and construct professional level products from resistant materials • Understand and implement complex procedures in Hard Materials • Study the work of influential product designers Course contribution $100.00 Assessment: 15 Internal Credits/5 External Credits
Contact: Mr Pickard [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY
T
he philosophy of this class is that we are trend setters, not followers; innovation is the key; anything is possible within reason. You are given the opportunity to explore many different contexts such as fashion competitions, wearable arts, identity, culture and community projects. A wide range of technical skills such as photographic screen printing, digital embroidery, pattern drafting and pattern drafting work can be learnt through these courses.
Year 10 Textiles (half year option) Year 10
Prerequisites: Nil
10TEXT
Course Description: • You will have a choice from a range of projects, including making garments to fit yourself, storage solutions, or a charitable project. You will also create a kit in which to keep your equipment for the semester • Use the technological process to create a textile item with practical use Course contribution $30.00 Assessment: Showing understanding of the technological design process to create a quality item. Technological modelling.
Contact: Mrs Flanagan [email protected]
Year 11 Textiles Level 1
Prerequisites: Nil
11TEXT
Course Description: • You will create two textiles items, one garment and one textile project • You will learn to go through the technological process of designing; adapting a pattern; creating a construction plan to follow; making mock-ups while learning techniques and processes; then constructing a garment for a textile item Course contribution $40.00 Assessment: 16 Internal Credits/3 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Flanagan [email protected]
Year 12 Textiles Level 2
Prerequisites: Preferable to have Level One Textiles but this can be negotiated
12TEXT
Course Description: • You will create two textiles items • You wll learn to go through the technological process of designing; adapting a pattern; creating a construction plan to follow; making mock-ups while learning techniques and processes; then constructing a garment for a textile item Course contribution $50.00 Assessment: 16 Internal Credits/4 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Flanagan [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
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Year 13 Textiles Level 3
Prerequisites: Preferable to have Level One or Two Textiles but this can be negotiated
13TEXT
Course Description: • You will create two textile items • Develop a textile solution to be shown in a public forum. This could be a costume, wearable art, fashion garment, ball gown, etc • Draft your own block and use this to complete a personal pattern for a garment Course contribution $50.00 Optional Wearable Arts Trip (alternative years only) – Approximately $480.00 Assessment: 16 Internal Credits/4 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Flanagan [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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ART
S
tudying Art at Otago Girls’ teaches students comprehensive skills in drawing, printmaking, painting, mixed media and sculpture through the study of selected artists and art works and the practical application of techniques and ideas. From Year 12 onwards Art branches into two separate options. Students can further their art making skills with a mixed Painting and Sculpture course and/or they can pick up Photography, where they learn how to use camera functions, and use Photoshop CS6 to manipulate photographic images. Year 13 students can specialise in the disciplines of their choice including Photography, Painting, Sculpture. Students can also pick up Art History at this level, either as a stand-alone subject or in conjunction with any practical art course. Art History teaches a full year course in Renaissance Art, which provides students with sound historical knowledge, analysis and writing skills that complement the research and analysis components of the Level 3 Art and Photography courses.
Year 10 Art (half year option) Year 10
Prerequisites: Nil
10ARTC
Course Description: You will gain skills in the following areas • Advanced painting skills • Two forms of Printmaking • Mixed media • Analysing art works Course contribution: $15.00 Assessment: Skills assessed at the end of every unit
Contact: Ms Robson [email protected]
Year 11 Art Level 1
Prerequisites: Year 9 or 10 Art preferred
11ARTC
Course Description: You will gain skills in the following areas • Drawing media and techniques • Artist studies and analysis • Personal themed portfolio Course contribution $70.00 Assessment: 8 Internal Credits/12 External Credits
Contact: Ms Robson [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
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Year 12 Art Level 2
Prerequisites: Level 1 NCEA Art
12ARTC
Course Description: You will gain skills in the following areas • Painting studies • Sculpture studies • Personal painting or sculpture portfolio Course contribution $70.00 Assessment: 8 Internal Credits/12 External Credits
Contact: Mr Otley [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 13 Art Level 3
Prerequisites: Level 2 NCEA Art
13ARTC
Course Description: You will gain skills in the following areas • Artist studies and analysis • Painting and/or sculpture techniques • Developing ideas • Personal themed portfolio Course contribution $100.00 Assessment: 8 Internal Credits/14 External Credits
Contact: Mr Otley [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
ART PHOTOGRAPHY Year 12 Art Photography Level 2
Prerequisites: Level 1 NCEA Art
13ARTP
Course Description: You will gain skills in the following areas • Artist studies and analysis • Photographic techniques • Developing ideas • Personal themed portfolio Course contribution $120.00 Assessment: 8 Internal Credits/12 External Credits
Contact: Ms Robson [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
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Year 13 Art Photography Level 3
Prerequisites: Level 2 NCEA Art Photography
13ARTP
Course Description: You will gain skills in the following areas • Artist studies and analysis • Photographic techniques • Developing ideas • Personal themed portfolio Course contribution $120.00 Assessment: 8 Internal Credits/14 External Credits
Contact: Ms Robson [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
ART HISTORY Year 13 Art History Level 3
Prerequisites: Level 2 NCEA English
13ARTH
Course Description: You will gain skills in the following areas • Key Renaissance artists • How meanings are communicated through art • Media and techniques • Theory of Humanism in art • Study of Venetian art • Study of Mannerism Assessment: 12 Internal Credits/12 External Credits
Contact: Ms Robson [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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DANCE
D
ance enables students to develop self-confidence and general body health and fitness through performance. Students perform a variety of dance genres and styles from around the world. Students develop knowledge of various choreographic processes and dance elements by working both individually and collaboratively to choreograph solo, duet and group dance works. Students learn to respond to dance works using dance terminology as well as studying the histories of dance
Year 10 Dance (half year option) Year 10
Prerequisites: Nil
10DANC
Course Description: During this course you will • Develop performance skills and stage confidence by learning several different dance genres • Present duet and group choreographies throughout the year • Develop the skills to analyse and respond to dance works Assessment: Perform a range of dance genres / Choreographic duet & dance groups
Contact: Mrs Parkinson [email protected]
Year 11 Dance Level 1
Prerequisites: Achievement gained in Year 10 Dance
11DANC
Course Description: During the course you will • Learn at least three different genres of dance • Perform in a group dance work • Choreograph three dance works • Respond to a variety of dance performances • Research the history of a chosen dance genre Assessment: 16 Internal Credits/8 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Parkinson [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 12 Dance Level 2
Prerequisites: Achievement gained in Level One Dance
12DANC
Course Description: During the course you will • Perform in a theatre dance work • Choreograph a solo dance work • Perform in an ethnic or social dance work • Demonstrate understanding of choreographic processes Assessment: 16 Internal Credits/8 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Parkinson [email protected] Course Endorsement P
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Year 13 Dance Level 3
Prerequisites: Achievement gained in Level Two Dance
13DANC
Course Description: During the course you will • Produce a dance work to communicate an intention • Perform in a solo or duet dance work • Perform in a choreographed group dance work Assessment: 16 Internal Credits/8 External Credits
Contact: Mrs Parkinson [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
DRAMA
D
rama provides students with opportunities to develop their confidence, creativity, collaborative skills, and self-expression through published and created plays. Students will gain knowledge in theatre history, performing, staging, devising, reviewing, and working with a range of people. These skills will be developed in and through a range of Drama contexts and purposes.
Year 10 Drama (half year option) Year 10
Prerequisites: Nil
10DRAM
Course Description: During this course you will • Explore a range of Drama technologies eg. costume and lighting • Investigate the history of theatre • Perform a published play • Devise a play in small groups Assessment: Performance/Theatre history/Theatre technology/Developing ideas in a group
Contact: Miss Mackay [email protected]
Year 11 Drama Level 1
Prerequisites: students are strongly advised to have studied Drama in Year 9 or 10
11DRAM
Course Description: During the course you will • Use dramatic techniques to create meaning • Study and demonstrate a theatre form eg. Victorian Melodrama • Devise and perform a play • Reflect on roles you have played and performances you have seen Course contribution $20.00 Assessment: 13 Internal Credits/8 External Credits
Contact: Miss Mackay [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
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Year 12 Drama Level 2
Prerequisites: Achievement at Level One Drama or Merit endorsement in a language rich Level One subject
12DRAM
Course Description: During the course you will • Combine dramatic techniques to create meaning • Study and demonstrate a theatre form eg. Elizabethan theatre • Devise and perform a play • Explore the work of a given playwright • Reflect on roles you have played and performances you have seen Course contribution $20.00 Assessment: 13 Internal Credits/8 External Credits
Contact: Miss Mackay [email protected]
Course Endorsement P
Year 13 Drama Level 3
Prerequisites:Achievement at Level Two Drama or Merit endorsement in a language rich Level Two subject
13DRAM
Course Description: During the course you will • Integrate drama techniques to communicate a role • Study and demonstrate a theatre form eg. Comedy of Manners • Devise and perform a play • Apply the ideas of a Drama theorist • Reflect on performances you have seen Course contribution $20.00 Assessment: 13 Internal Credits/8 External Credits
Contact: Miss Mackay [email protected] Course Endorsement P
University Entrance P
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MUSIC
M
usic provides students with opportunities for self-expression through composition and performance, and assists them to develop their theoretical knowledge of the fundamentals of Music. Students will gain skills in the following areas: Solo and group performance, composing, music technology, aurally identifying and describing the fundamental materials of Music. These skills will be developed in and through a range of musical contexts and purposes.
Year 10 Music (half year option) Year 10
Prerequisites: Nil
10MUSC
Course Description: Develop skills and knowledge in • Solo and group performances • Compositions • Music Technology • Music Theory Course contribution $10.00 Assessment: Performances/Compositions/Music technology
Contact: Mr Shields [email protected]
Year 11 Music Year 11
Prerequisites: Achievement gained in Year 10 Music, OR grade 2 theory and at least two years of instrument tuition
11MUSC
Course Description: You will gain skills in the following areas • Solo and group performance • Composing material for a specific purpose • Music Technology • Aurally identify the elements and features of simple music (External) • Identify and describe the fundamental materials of music (External) Course contribution $20.00 Assessment: 16 Internal Credits/8 External Credits
Contact: Mr Shields [email protected]
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Year 12 Music Level 2
Prerequisites: Achievement gained in Year 11 Music, OR grade 3 theory and at least three years of instrument tuition
12MUSC
Course Description: You will gain skills in ONE of the following two areas Music Practical • Solo and group performance • Solo performance on a second instrument • Compose two substantial pieces of original music • Aurally identify the elements and features of music (External) • Music Technology Music Studies • Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music • Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble • Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores (External) • Demonstrate understanding of two substantial contrasting music works (External) Course contribution $20.00 Assessment: Music Practical 19 Internal Credits/4 External Credits or Music Studies 8 Internal Credits/10 External Credits
Contact: Mr Shields [email protected]
Year 13 Music Level 3
Prerequisites: Achievement gained in Year 12 Music, OR grade 4 theory and at least four years of instrument tuition
13MUSC
Course Description: You will gain skills in ONE of the following two areas Music Practical • Solo and group performance • Solo performance on a second instrument • Compose three substantial pieces of original music. • Aurally identifying the elements and features of music (External) • Music Technology Music Studies • Create two arrangements for an ensemble • Examine the Contexts that Influence the Expressive Qualities of Music • Research a music topic • Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores (External) • Analyse a substantial music work (External) Course contribution $20.00 Assessment: Music Practical 20 Internal Credits/4 External Credits or Music Studies 14 Internal Credits/8 External Credits Course Endorsement P
Contact: Mr Shields [email protected]
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tago Secondary-Tertiary College offers practical, career-focused learning for students in Years 12 & 13 who want to get a head start on life after school. You’ll develop hands-on skills and experience to help you prepare for further study, on -the job training and employment. You will spend one to two days a week at the Polytech, and the rest of the week at school as normal.
Level 2
Available courses: • Automotive (Motor Industry) • Building and Construction • Hospitality • Salon Skills Assessment: up to 50 Internal credits depending on course selected
Contact: Mrs Bazsika [email protected]
Level 3
Available courses: • Building and Construction • Cookery • Introduction to Engineering • Manaaki Tauira* • Sport, Exercise & Health *this program is delivered in four block courses throughout the year Assessment: up to 50 Internal credits depending on course selected
Contact: Mrs Bazsika [email protected]
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COURSE ENDORSEMENT Recognising Excellence Endorsements are a way of recognising high levels of achievement in NCEA and may be awarded at a subject or certificate level. A subject endorsement is awarded for an individual subject in which the student gains a minimum of 14 credits at Merit (or above) or Excellence level. At least three of these credits must be from internal assessment and at least three from external assessment. Exceptions occur where a subject has only internal assessment (eg. Physical Education). Subject endorsements can only be achieved within a calendar year. A certificate endorsement is when a student gains 50 credits or more at Merit or above (Endorsement with Merit) or 50 or more credits at Excellence level (Endorsement with Excellence). Grades for certificate endorsements may be accululated over more than one year. Examples Subject Endorsement: L2 English Endorsed with Excellence L1 Science Endorsed with Excellence Course Endorsement: NCEA Level 1 Endorsed with Merit NCEA Level 2 Endorsed with Excellence Please note: Not ALL courses provide the opportunity for students to gain endorsements. The subject descriptionas clearly state if course endorsement is possible.
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UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE Requirements for Students in Year 13 in 2021 A minimum of: • NCEA Level 3 – 60 credits at level 3 + 20 credits at level 2 or above • 14 credits at Level 3 or above in three approved subjects. The remaining credits to achieve NCEA Level 3 may come from either achievement or unit standards. And the following specific credits are also required: • 10 credits in Mathematics at Level 1 or above. • 10 credits in Literacy at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 reading credits and 5 writing credits gained in English or Te Reo Māori and Te Reo Rangatira (But not a combination of both). Summary of the minimum University Entrance Requirements for EVERY New Zealand University
14 credits at Level 3 or higher in an approved subject
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14 credits at Level 3 or higher in an approved subject
We recommend students take at least four approved subjects to ensure they gain entrance into their chosen university course. For further information about approved subjects for University Entrance go to: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/approved-subjects/ In addition, the following information should be considered: Most universities have now added entry score requirements to the minimum requirements outlined above. Preferential entry to Otago University is granted to students who have achieved at a higher level than the minimum entrance requirements outlined above (3 circles). All Year 13 students should be aiming for at least 140 points (refer to the following information) in up to 5 approved subjects to secure preferential entry.
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SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship provides recognition and monetary reward to top students in their last year of schooling. Scholarship examinations enable candidates to be assessed against challenging standards, and are demanding for the most able candidates in each subject. Scholarship involves sitting examinations in addition to the Level 3 examinations. Students interested in sitting scholarship should talk to their subject teachers. Participation in a tutorial programme throughout the year is a requirement.
For further information about NCEA and other NZQA qualifications we recommend you look at the NZQA website: www.nzgq.govt.nz This link has information about understanding NCEA and further resources: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/understandingncea/
Entrance to Other Universities Each university has its own requirements, but all are reasonably similar to the points system used by Otago University. There is plenty of information available in the Careers library. If unsure - check the university websites, and/or make an appointment with Mrs Bazsika.
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ESSENTIAL LEARNING AREAS In Commerce, students learn the language and concepts of economics, accounting and business systems. Students develop real life skills, in order to be financially aware and empowered participants in the world of commerce.
In English, students study, use and enjoy language and literature communicated orally, visually or in writing.
In Learning Languages, students learn to communicate in an additional language, develop their capacity to learn further languages, and explore different world views in relation to their own. In Mathematics and Statistics, students explore relationships in quantities, space, and data and learn to express these relationships in ways that help them make sense of the world around them. In Physical Education and Health, students learn about their own well-being, and that of others and society, in health related and movement contexts.
In Science, students explore relationships in quantities, space, and data and learn to express these relationships in ways that help them make sense of the world around them.
In Social Sciences, students explore how societies work and how they themselves can participate and take action as critical, informed, and responsible citizens.
In Technology, students learn to be innovative developers of products and systems and discerning consumers who will make a difference in the world.
In the Visual and Performing Arts, students explore, refine, and communicate ideas as they connect thinking, imagination, senses, and feelings to create works and respond to the works of others.
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WHAT ARE THE VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS The Vocational Pathways provide new ways to achieve NCEA Level 2 – the foundation for success in further education and the world of work. The pathways help students see how their learning and achievement is valued in the ‘real world’ by aligning the NCEA Level 2 Assessment Standards including specific ‘sector-related’ standards with six industries. • • • • • •
Primary Industries Services Industries Social & Community Services Manufacturing & Technology Construction & Infrastructure Creative Industries
These six pathways represent ways to structure and achieve NCEA Level 2 by providing a more coherent framework for foundational education; students can develop their own individual education plans, are better informed and able to make better choices to meet their goals. Government agencies, the industry training sector, secondary and tertiary representatives and industry and employer representatives worked together to develop the six Vocational Pathways for NCEA Level 2 as the foundation of the journey to employment. These groups are now in the process of developing pathways through qualifications achieved in NCEA Level 3 and beyond. The Vocational Pathways Award(s) will be awarded to students on their NZQA Record of Achievement. This will be a real advantage when they look for work and training opportunities in the sector.
Otago Secondary-Tertiary Programme – Trades Academy Overview
There is a growing demand for more skilled workers from New Zealand industry. Using Vocational Pathways, young people can gain the necessary foundation level education and skills training that employers want. Secondary Tertiary Programmes provide more relevant learning options for young people to remain in education and acquire the knowledge and skills local communities need. Students in this programme generally train for one day a week. Trades Academies (Secondary-Tertiary Programmes) aim to engage young people in education and equip them with the vocational skills and training they need to gain further employment. In 2021 these courses are on offer (TBC): Automotive (motor industry), Building & Construction, Cookery, Hospitality, Salon Skills, Sports Exercise & Health, Introduction to Engineering, Manaaki Tauira plus other short courses which will be advertised. Students must apply to Mrs Bazsika to take part in this one year, one day a week programme.
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