Curriculum

We encourage each ākonga to take responsibility for their learning with guidance and support from kaiako (teachers). Our students experience collaborative learning activities, a focus on local curriculum and Mātauranga Māori. We use Google Classroom as our online learning system.

We offer a wide range of subjects, with students in Years 9-11 experiencing a taste of all areas of the national curriculum. This gives our students a sound foundation for making informed choices around their areas of specialisation in the senior school.

Year 9 and 10 students study English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education and Health in either a Subject Specific core programme or in an Integrated Core (SWITCH) programme.

Year 9 students also study 21^st Century Skills and select two option subjects per term. Year 10 students select up to four option subjects, for two terms each.

Year 11 students need to select a year long English and a year long Mathematics course. They can also select up to 10 other options. We recommend that students select a broad range of courses and include one Science course. Most of the Year 11 courses are studied in semesters. By the end of Year 11, all students are expected to have gained NCEA Level 1 Literacy and NCEA Level 1 Numeracy.

Year 12 students start to specialise in their courses as they study six courses for the whole year.

Year 13 students study five courses and have a study line.

Trades Academies are available at Level 2 for Primary Industries, Café and Bakery, Product and Design, and Toi Māori.

Students are advised and supported to make wise option choices as changes will not be permitted during the year, except in extenuating circumstances.

Follow the link to view our courses available by year level:

Important Notices