Westlake Girls High School Curriculum Handbook Year

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1 Westlake Girls High School Curriculum Handbook Year Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour

2 CONTENTS PAGE Course of Study 3 Careers Information 4 NCEA Outline 5 Subject Advice: People to see 6 CORE SUBJECTS English 7 English 1 8 Mathematics and Statistics 9 Physical Education/Health Science 12 Extension Science 13 Social Studies 14 Enrichment Programme 15 OPTIONS Art - Visual Art 16 Art - Design 17 Business Studies 18 Dance/Drama ESOL 21 Languages: Chinese 22 French 23 German 24 Japanese 25 Spanish 26 Te Reo Māori 27 Music: Contemporary/Extension Technology - Fabric 30 Technology - Food 31 Design and Visual Communication 32 Digital Technology/Digital Design 33 Technology Hard Materials 34 Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 2

3 Course of Study for Year 10 All students at Year 10 level must take a core curriculum of: English, Mathematics and Statistics, Physical Education/Health, Science and Social Studies and they must select three subjects from the optional subjects. Use the information in this booklet to help you select your subjects. At this stage we advise you to take those subjects which you like best and which you feel you are good at. Take a variety of subjects; the following year you will start to specialise more. However some subjects must be taken at Year 10 if you want to continue to study them in the senior school. Some subject may offer an Achievement Standard during your Year 10 year. If you achieved the standard the credits are banked until your Year 11 year. Careers information is available in the library and from the careers staff. Option Selections When putting together your courses for 2015; Make sure you understand the entry requirements for all of your courses Students who have not met these requirements will usually not gain entry into the course. If entry requirements (prerequisites) are not met, you will have to study the course at a lower level, or choose another subject, especially as you move through into the senior school. The school tries very hard to give you your first choice of courses; however it is not possible to offer every single combination of courses. It is important to meet the deadline for your subject choices. If you do not submit your course choice form by the due date your choice of options may not be available Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 3

4 Careers Information YEAR 9 Dreamcatcher Key competencies, Values, Personal Development, Career Ideas Goal setting Social studies careers unit YEAR 10 Social Studies careers unit Goal setting Y10 Taster Day Massey University ACTIVITY Curriculum integration within all subjects Dreamcatcher Key Competencies, Values, Personal Development, Career Ideas KATTI programme for Maori student Parent information night-ncea and course planning Subject counselling interview Curriculum integration within all subjects YEAR 11 Dreamcatcher Goal Setting, Key Competencies, Values, Personal Development, Career Ideas, Career research, Goal Setting KATTI programme for Maori student Parent information night-course planning Subject counselling interview Curriculum integration within all subjects YEAR 12 Dreamcatcher goal setting,, Key Competencies, Values, Personal Development, Career Ideas, Career Research KATTI programme for Maori student PILOT programme for Pasifika students YEAR 13 Dreamcatcher goal setting, career research KATTI programme for Maori student PILOT programme for Pasifika students Visits from tertiary providers Assembly speakers Parent information night - course planning Subject counselling interview STAR courses Gateway programme Work choice Day Tertiary careers night for parent and students Assembly speakers Careers planning interview STAR courses/gateway programme Visits from tertiary providers Curriculum integration within all subjects Westlake Careers Expo CV workshops Curriculum integration within all subjects Careers Expo CV workshops Transitioning from School There is a wide range of options available once you leave school. You may choose to enter the workforce directly (maybe with an apprenticeship), enrol for a tertiary course or have a Gap Year. Tertiary courses are offered by Universities, Polytechnics and Private Training Establishments. There are many tertiary training options with varying academic requirements for entry there will be different entry criteria for Certificate, Diploma and Degree courses. It is important to research thoroughly before making a final decision. Some suggestions for research: Talk to one of the Career s Team Mrs Weeks (HOD), Ms Bickerstaffe, Mrs O Leary Dreamcatcher app.dreamcatcher.school.nz (access at school or from home) Websites of tertiary institutes Careers NZ website The Career Education Programme aims to assist students develop the skills, attitudes and understanding of how best to prepare for post-school options. The programme looks to enhance student career development through a series of processes: Developing self-awareness Exploring opportunities Deciding and acting Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 4 The concept of lifelong learning through work and non-work roles, the necessity for flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing labour market, and the skills to cope and manage these changes are integrated into curriculum areas and career-related activities. \

5 NCEA Outline 10 Level 1 Literacy + 10 Level 1 Numeracy + 60 other Level 1 credits = 80 credits in total NCEA Level 1 NCEA Level 1 with Merit (for 50 Merit and/or Excellence) NCEA Level 1 with Excellence (for 50 Excellence) Course Endorsements with Merit or Excellence (14 Merit and/or Excellence, 3 internal, 3 external, plus 8 others in a designated course) Entry to NCEA Level 2 courses (Check course Pre-requisites for entry criteria) 60 Level 2 credits + 20 credits from any level = 80 credits NCEA Level 2 NCEA Level 2 with Merit (for 50 Merit and/or Excellence) NCEA Level 2 with Excellence (for 50 Excellence) Course Endorsements with Merit or Excellence (14 Merit and/or Excellence, 3 internal, 3 external, plus 8 others in a designated course) Entry to NCEA Level 3 subjects (Check course Pre-requisites for entry criteria) 60 Level 3 credits + 20 credits from Level 2 or higher = 80 credits NCEA Level 3 NCEA Level 3 with Merit (for 50 Merit and/or Excellence) NCEA Level 3 with Excellence (for 50 Excellence) Course Endorsements with Merit or Excellence (14 Merit and/or Excellence, 3 internal, 3 external, plus 8 others in a designated course) Level 3 NCEA and 14 credits in each of three approved subjects at Level 3 University Entrance 10 credits Literacy In Level 2 or higher being 5 credits writing 5 credits reading 10 credits Mathematics In level 1 or higher Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 5

6 People to see for Subject Advice Please see the careers team, Mrs Weeks, Ms Bickerstaffe or Mrs O Leary and/or your subject teachers. If you want to find more out about a subject, the following teachers can help you: Subject Teachers Accounting Art courses Art History Biology Chemistry Classical Studies Drama Dance Economics/Business Studies English ESOL/English for Academic Purposes Food & Fabric Technology Geography Design and Visual Communication Health Mr Fenton Ms McBride Mr Beyer Mrs Hamling Mrs Gatland Ms Brown Miss Milburn Ms Visser Mr Cowley Ms Dezoete Mrs Sullivan Mrs Kantor Mrs Olsen Mr Scull Ms Heron History Mrs Clack Hospitality Ms Lee Digital Technology/Design Mrs Sampson/Miss Hay Languages Chinese Mr Yen French Mrs Francis German Ms Welch Japanese Ms Sugiyama Spanish Ms Furtado Media Studies Mr Beyer Music Mr Johnston Mathematics and Statistics Ms Raike Physics Mr Searle Physical Education Mrs Cleaver Science Mrs Hamling Social Studies Mrs McRae/Mr Whittam Technology Hard Materials Mr J Scull Travel & Tourism Mrs Olsen Te Reo Māori Ms Arlidge Year 12: Mrs Robinson and Miss MacMillan Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 6

7 ENGLISH Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 English English English English English Extension English Extension English Extension English Scholarship English Additional English General English General English General English Level 1 English 1 11EAPS/EAPA/ENGL/ENGG ESOL options/engl/engg ESOL options/engl/engg/engm SUBJECT: ENGLISH (ENGL) COMPULSORY SUBJECT In Year 10 English, students cover a range of thematic units including Shakespeare, novels, drama, short stories, media, film study, debating and transactional writing. Students extend their ability to understand, analyse and discuss oral, written and visual language texts in preparation for NCEA Level 1 English. All Year 10 students will complete the NCEA Level 1 Wide Reading internal assessment of 3 credits. These are banked and will contribute to their credits in Year 11. There are two extension classes. Girls are invited into these classes on the basis of their Year 9 performance. There is a literacy option at Year 10. Students will be advised to take ENGA as an option and this can be discussed with Mrs Clouston (Head of Learning Support). Students taking ENGA as an option will still be taking English as a core subject. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 7

8 SUBJECT: ENGLISH 1 (ENG1) COMPULSORY SUBJECT A specialised English programme is offered to students for whom English is a second language and who would benefit from extra support in their English studies. This programme concentrates on language acquisition and includes wide reading, film study, oral skills, and accuracy in writing. It is designed to prepare students for Level 1 NCEA in Year 11. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 8

9 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Mathematics Mathematics Numeracy Level 1 Statistics Mathematics Statistics Practical Statistics Mathematics Mathematics Double Calculus Mathematics Mathematics Extension Mathematics Extension Mathematics Extension SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS (MATH) COMPULSORY SUBJECT All students at Year 10 level must take Mathematics. Year 10 Mathematics covers Levels 4 to 6 of the New Zealand curriculum with the focus at Level 5. Students will be engaged in thinking mathematically and statistically in a range of meaningful contexts in order to learn skills that enable them to be successful participants in society. There will be two to three extension classes. Students will be invited into these classes on the basis of their Year 9 performance. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 9

10 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Outdoor Education Physical Education - Applied Health Health Health Health SUBJECT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PHED) COMPULSORY SUBJECT COURSE OUTLINE - Note: School PE uniform and sports shoes are compulsory The general aims of the physical education programme are to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to maintain and enhance personal health and physical development. To develop motor skills through movement and develop positive attitudes towards physical activity. To participate in creating healthy communities and environments by taking responsible action. To encourage student s ability to develop skills and attitudes that enhances interactions and relationships with other people. During the year students will be given the opportunity to be assessed against a Level 1 NCEA Achievement Standard. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 10

11 Course Name (PHED) Level 1 NCEA (Year 10) Subject Reference All Year 10 students participate in their Physical Education lessons Domain Title Level Registration Number Version Credits External/ Internal Physical Education 1.1 Physical Education Participate actively in a variety of physical activities and explain factors that influence own participation. 1 AS Internal Explanatory Notes: All Year 10 Physical Education do this AS during their class lessons. All students achievements are then carried over to the following year. SUBJECT: HEALTH (HLTH) COMPULSORY SUBJECT COURSE OUTLINE The general aims of the health education programme are to develop the knowledge of students in relation to personal growth and development, demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills, and understand personal growth and development. Describe physical, social, emotional and intellectual processes of growth and relate these to features of adolescent development and effective self-management strategies. Describe how social messages and stereotypes including those in the media, can affect feelings of self-worth. Identify the effects of changing situations, roles and responsibilities on relationships and describe appropriate responses. Describe and demonstrate a range of assertive communication skills and processes that enable them to interact appropriately with other people. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 11

12 SCIENCE Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Science Science Earth and Space Science Earth and Space Science Science Applied Double Science Biology Chemistry Physics Biology Chemistry Physics Extension Science Science Extension SUBJECT: SCIENCE (SCIE) COMPULSORY SUBJECT This course enables students to develop knowledge and a coherent understanding of the living, material, physical and technological components of their environment. It also encourages students to develop investigative skills and provides opportunities for students to develop the attitudes on which scientific investigation depends. The course also helps to develop students interest in and understanding of the knowledge and processes of science which form the basis of many of their future careers. Topic areas covered include aspects of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 12

13 SUBJECT: EXTENSION SCIENCE (SCIX) VERY GOOD GRADES IN YEAR 9 SCIENCE (Entry is by selection ONLY) The aim of the Extension Programme in Science is to enable top students to challenge themselves academically, while still following the New Zealand Curriculum. Students are selected on their Year 9 results. We have established a programme that involves the students following a school designed course which will enable them to progress at a faster rate, compared to the normal Year 10 Science programme. The students follow a course that is still within the description of the Year 10 curriculum guidelines, although they sit two external Level 1 NCEA Achievement Standard in November (Science 1.9 and Physics 1.4) and one internal Level 1 NCEA Achievement Standard during the year (Science 1.8). In addition they also sit a Westlake designed examination which is an opportunity for them to showcase their ability in Chemistry. The examinations are all at a higher level compared to the normal Year 10 examination. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 13

14 SOCIAL STUDIES Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies History History History Geography Geography Geography Social Studies Enrichment Programme Classical Studies Travel & Tourism Classical Studies Travel & Tourism SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES (SOST) COMPULSORY SUBJECT The Social Studies programme is planned so that students gain knowledge and understanding about events, places and people of significance to New Zealand and beyond, in the past and the present. Social Studies help students to understand their world and provides the skills that will enable them to participate in a changing society as informed and confident citizens. The course covers four of the following topics: Australia The impact of cultural interaction on Australia s indigenous peoples. Development The reasons for and the impacts of inequalities in levels of development between countries. The Middle Ages How the Feudal System affected people s lives in the Middle Ages and how methods of getting power and control change over time and from place to place. Environmental Geography The causes and effects of climate change and an evaluation of the possible solutions. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 14

15 SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME (SOSX) BY INVITATION (this will replace Social Studies) This course will cover History, Geography and Classical Studies in a series of Modules. Students will sit five NCEA Achievement Standards, three of which are internally assessed (one internal in each subject area) and two of which (History and Geography) are externally assessed. Students with sufficient credits at Excellence and Merit are able to receive a course endorsement. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 15

16 ART Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Visual Arts Art Design Visual Arts Art Deisgn NCEA Level One Visual Arts Photography Art Practical Art Design Art History Visual Arts Photography Design Painting Printmaking Sculpture Art History SUBJECT: VISUAL ART (ARTC) This is the option subject for all specialised art fields from Year 10 to 13. Students will have the opportunity to work and learn in such fields as drawing, painting, 2D and 3D design, printmaking and sculpture. (The field of photography is offered to students from year 12). This is a one year course of study where students will have the opportunity to work in-depth in the following Art disciplines:- Fields: Drawing, Design (2D and 3D), Painting, Printmaking & Sculpture. Students will acquire knowledge of selected work of some New Zealand (including Maori and Pacific) and International artists. These references will be linked to practical units of work undertaken. This course will be the prerequisite to Visual Arts Year 11. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 16

17 SUBJECT: ART DESIGN (ARTD) It would be desirable for students to have completed the Year 9 Art Design Course, or consult with the HOD. This course will enable students who enjoyed the year 9 Art and Design course in 2012 to continue participating in a course at Year 10 that has a strong design focus. Students will be involved in solving 2D and 3D problems, as well as adding to the knowledge gained in such areas as illustration and apparel design. Students will gain computer knowledge by being introduced to the Design programmes in the Creative Suite. Students who complete this course may wish to further their study in Visual Arts by selecting Level One Visual Arts, or, by selecting Year 12 Level Two Art and Design. Course cost: $30 Students will need to have their own equipment. Details of equipment required will be on a sheet available from the Art Resource Office. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 17

18 BUSINESS STUDIES Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Business Studies Accounting Business Studies Economics Accounting Accounting Introductory Business Studies Economics Financial Management Accounting Accounting Introductory Business Studies Economics Financial Management SUBJECT: BUSINESS STUDIES (BUSS) This course provides students with an introduction to business studies, accounting and economics. It covers basic economic and accounting principles in a practical manner. The students will develop their understanding of fundamental principles so if they wish to continue in either / or both subjects at Year 11 and higher they will be able to build upon this understanding. This course also allows students to develop their business skills. They will study what makes people successful and learn how to develop these skills in themselves. Students will have practical experience in operating a business, creating a product and selling it at a market day. This will give them an understanding of Business Studies as a subject and what it entails at Year 11 and beyond. There is also a unit of work devoted to Consumer Law. Students study the Consumer Guarantees Act and the Fair Trading Act in particular. This is designed to make students aware of their rights and responsibilities as a consumer. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 18

19 DRAMA AND DANCE Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Drama and Dance Drama Dance Drama Dance Drama Dance SUBJECT: DRAMA and DANCE (PEFA) Year 10 Performing Arts not only provides the foundation for higher study in the Arts disciplines, but also encourages students to work together co-operatively and develop their self-confidence. Emphasis is on practical work, as students work both individually and in groups to create their own work. In Year 10 Drama and Dance students take one half year each of the following modules:- Drama Dance Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 19

20 Drama The term s work will provide a foundation for NCEA Drama Studies in Years The students will develop skills of Improvisation, use of Acting Techniques, application of elements and conventions in creating dramatic meaning through devised plays. They will also learn the concepts associated with these skills. A journal is kept throughout the term, with written reflections on each student s progress. There will be opportunities to develop rudimentary skills with theatre lighting, sound, set design and directing. Students selecting Performing Arts as an option do not need experience, but they must be prepared to involve themselves in a practical course which requires energy and creativity. Dance Work will build on the introduction to dance that students experienced in the Year 9 Arts programme. They will recap what dance is, understand the major elements of dance, understand related vocabulary of the major elements of dance and understand and use various forms of choreographic devices. The half-year will cover main topics of work: the fundamentals of dance, ways to choreograph a dance, a contemporary choreography unit. A variety of genres will also be explored; including Ballroom Dance, Disco, Flamenco, Zumba, Break Dance, Line Dance, Lindy Hop and Hip Hop. Each of these topics will allow students to learn particular dance styles and then use them to generate their own ideas and choreography. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 20

21 ESOL Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 ESOL ENG1 EAPS/EAPA/ELL1/ELL2 EAPS/ELL1 EAPS SUBJECT: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESOL) This Scheme has been designed for students with elementary to pre-intermediate knowledge of English. It is geared specifically towards helping students to cope with the formal language of the classroom, which is academic English. The programme also aims to give students some cultural capital so that they can better understand and enjoy New Zealand English and culture while at the same time retaining and maintaining their own-identity. The emphasis is on developing the four basic skills reading, writing, speaking and listening through units of work, novels, short stories, articles and research. LANGUAGE SKILLS All contents involve the following skills: 1 Listening will include listening to a variety of material to improve listening skills, for example instructions, television news, different types of dictation, radio advertisements. 2 Speaking will include impromptu speeches, discussions, recording brief, a prepared speech, oral descriptions of an object or incident and class discussions. 3 Reading development will include reading fiction such as short stories, novel, and poems, and non-fiction materials from magazines, newspapers and units of work. 4 Writing development will include learning how to write transactional and creative essays, and accurate responses to questions. 5 Language and Vocabulary development this will include basic grammar, punctuation, vocabulary acquisition, spelling, parts of speech and elements of figurative language and knowledge of word origins. ASSESSMENT Tests and assessments will be given at the end of units of work completed. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 21

22 LANGUAGES Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Chinese French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Maori Chinese French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Maori Chinese French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Maori Chinese French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Maori SUBJECT: CHINESE (CHIN) STUDY OF CHINESE AT YEAR 9 LEVEL The Year 10 Chinese course builds on the content covered in Year 9 and will start with some revision of the Year 9 programme. We will continue to practise and build confidence in using pinyin. Students will also increase their knowledge of vocabulary and sentence patterns in pinyin and Chinese characters. While the skills of listening and speaking remain important, we will also aim to extend reading and writing skills. The topics covered this year are: China and Chinese My Family, My Pets Countries and Languages Sports and Leisure Activities Food and Eating My Birthday My Daily Routine Xiaoming s Home My Clothes Shopping Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 22

23 SUBJECT: FRENCH (FREN) STUDY OF FRENCH AT YEAR 9 LEVEL This course builds on work covered in Year 9. Topics this year are based on everyday life in France and include: Family Personal description Food in France, Eating and Drinking School and opinions Daily Life Shopping Directions Weather Hobbies Future activities Paris The emphasis of this course is on communication, and students will continue and extend their speaking, reading, writing and speaking skills. They will be encouraged to build up a portfolio of written and oral work, enhanced by a variety of supporting media and modern technology. Regular learning of new vocabulary remains a foundation for success in this subject. Students who have not completed the Year 9 course but who are willing to work hard to catch up, may be allowed to join this class after discussion with their Dean Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 23

24 SUBJECT: GERMAN (GERM) STUDY OF GERMAN AT YEAR 9 LEVEL The Year 10 course will start with some quick revision of the Year 9 programme. We then move on to the following topics:- Sports and Hobbies My Home and My Town Weather Health Food Holidays and Transport We continue to practise speaking and listening and also aim to extend reading and writing skills. A willingness to learn new vocabulary regularly is the key to success in this course. Students who have not completed the Year 9 course but who are prepared to work hard to catch up, may be allowed to join this class after discussion with their Dean. The course book has an accompanying workbook which we recommend that students purchase. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 24

25 SUBJECT: JAPANESE (JAPA) STUDY OF JAPANESE AT YEAR 9 LEVEL The Year 10 Japanese course builds on content covered in Year 9. This year students will learn to read and write katakana. They will continue to build confidence in using hiragana. Students will also build their knowledge of vocabulary and sentence patterns to complete Levels 3 and 4 of the National Japanese Curriculum. Students will be developing all four language skills; reading, writing, listening and speaking. They will also be learning about Japanese culture in relation to the topics covered during the year. The topics are: Family Describing People Houses Daily Routine School Food and Drink My Town Shopping By the end of this course students will have been introduced to most of the topics in NCEA Level One. Students who have a good grasp of hiragana should enjoy this course.. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 25

26 SUBJECT: SPANISH (SPAN) STUDY OF SPANISH AT YEAR 9 LEVEL This course for Year 10 Spanish covers a variety of language and cultural topics: Personal information Family and Home Daily life, activities and hobbies School Food and Customs Each topic introduces various aspects of culture. The speaking and writing skills are a major focus throughout the year to build confidence in communication, as well as reading and listening. Much of the content and vocabulary will be valuable for NCEA Level 1. Students who have not completed the Year 9 course but who are prepared to work hard to catch up, may be allowed to join this class after discussion with the Teacher-in-Charge of Spanish and/or their Dean. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 26

27 SUBJECT: TE REO MĀORI (TREO) STUDY OF TE REO MĀORI AT YEAR 9 LEVEL (or equivalent) EXPLANATORY NOTE: In 1987, te reo Māori became an official language of New Zealand. Young people who study te reo Māori will have available to them greater opportunities in their careers, especially as many agencies are seeking employees who demonstrate competence in Māori language and tikanga. Nāu mai, hoki mai The Year 10 course will continue to observe Māori values, customs and protocols. The course starts with revision of the Year 9 programme, then moves on to the following content:- Te tinana, Ngā kākahu Body and Clothing Ngā kai, Te hokokai Food and Shopping Taku whare, Taku kāinga House, Home, and Chores Ngā hākinakina, Ngā ranuranu Sport and Leisure Te haere ki te tāone, Ngā waka Travel and Transport Te wā/tāima Time, Weather, Seasons We will continue to practise and develop the four essential language skills; listening, speaking, reading comprehension and writing, with the support of the Te Matapuna and Te Rangatahi series. A willingness to learn vocabulary regularly is the key to success in this course. Students who have not completed the Year 9 course but who are prepared to work hard to catch up may be allowed to join this class after discussion with both the teacher of Te Reo Māori and their Dean. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 27

28 MUSIC Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Music Extension Music Extension Music Extension Music Extension Music Contemporary Music Contemporary Music Contemporary Music Contemporary SUBJECT: MUSIC EXTENSION (MUSX) Subject to approval from Music Department This course is designed to ensure that students are well prepared to study NCEA Level 1 course in Year 11. In addition to practical, theory and history/literature components of the course, students will also develop aural skills and produce a folio of their own musical compositions. These practical and written elements comprise music studies from Renaissance to Rock and students have the opportunity to write compositions from Fanfares to Funk. A student wishing to take this course must be currently engaged in learning and playing an instrument. (Voice is an instrument.) Advice should be sought from the Music department when considering this course. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 28

29 SUBJECT: MUSIC CONTEMPORARY (MUSC) In Year 10 Music Contemporary students take a full year course offering the following modules:- Solo Performing Group Performing (Bands) Song Writing Popular Music History & Appreciation Solo Performing Students will receive basic tuition in following instruments, Guitar Bass Guitar Drums Vocals Group Perform Students will form small bands to learn the skills required for a successful ensemble experience. This includes the setup of gear (i.e. PA System etc.) and maintenance of instruments. Song Writing Students will learn to write and perform their own basic songs. Popular Music History & Appreciation Students will study established NZ and International artists and their songs Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 29

30 TECHNOLOGY FOOD AND FABRIC Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Fabric Technology Fabric Technology Fabric Technology Fabric Applied Fabric Technology Fabric Applied Food Technology Food Technology Food Technology Food Technology Hospitality Hospitality Child Development SUBJECT: FABRIC TECHNOLOGY (FTEC) Students taking this course are encouraged to gain a wide range of practical and design skills, and complete at least three garments /articles. Throughout the year students will use and develop design skills to solve and meet requirements of a design brief. This course will form a sound basis on which to prepare for NCEA Level One Technology in Year 11. A materials fee is charged which must be paid at the beginning of the year. Students are required to provide their own fabric and patterns for two to three practical projects throughout the year. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 30

31 SUBJECT: FOOD TECHNOLOGY (NTEC) This course develops an awareness of the importance of food for healthy living. This programme prepares students for NCEA Level One at Year 11. The main topics are:- Food safety Nutrition and food habits Investigations into the industry of food design and production Food presentation Cultural foods Students practical lessons reflect the work taught in theory lessons, and the emphasis is on safe food preparation, use, and presentation. A fee is charged to cover the cost of food used in practical lessons. This must be paid at the beginning of the year. This course is not suitable for students with severe food allergies. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 31

32 DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS (GRAPHICS) Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Design and Visual Communication Design and Visual Communication Design and Visual Communication Design and Visual Communication SUBJECT: DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS (DVCC) This course allows students to become familiar with the design process communicating effectively their solutions to real design problems using a wide range of visual mediums including rapid free arm sketching, mechanical drawing, modelling and mock-ups, rendering, presentation techniques, lettering, layout, computer graphics and evaluation. This course is a foundation to prepare for Level 1 NCEA Graphics next year. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 32

33 Digital Technology Digital Design DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Digital Technology Digital Technology Computing Digital Technology Computing SUBJECT: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (DIGT) This course covers a wide range of skills, and provides an excellent foundation for future courses. Students will have opportunities to explore multimedia, programming and desktop publishing. They will apply the design process using problem solving, researching and planning to create digital solutions that are suitable for the intended purpose. SUBJECT: DIGITAL DESIGN (DIGD) This course provides opportunities for students to become competent in using a range of techniques in digital media. Students will be taught how to apply a design process using problem solving, freehand drawing, researching and planning to develop successful digital outcomes. Projects covered include animation, graphic design, digital illustration and web design. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 33

34 TECHNOLOGY Hard Materials Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Technology Hard Materials Technology Hard Materials Technology Hard Materials Technology Hard Materials SUBJECT: HARD MATERIALS (DTEC) This course has been developed to enable students to gain knowledge, skills and confidence in the workshop environment using a variety of materials including wood, plastic, and metal. The students will be taught how to apply a wide variety of processes such as systems and materials fabrication to make a range of projects including jewellery and furniture design. Throughout the year students will use and develop design skills to solve and meet the requirements of a design brief. This course will form a sound basis on which to prepare for NCEA Level One Technology in Year 11. A materials fee is charged. Encouraging young women to achieve excellence in their every endeavour 34