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CAMPION COLLEGE
MODULE AND PROJECT
BOOKLET 2020
COURSES PAGE
SECTION A Curriculum overview 3
SECTION A Modules 5
SECTION B Impact Projects 12
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3
COMPULSORY
REQUIREMENTS
COMPULSORY: ALL STUDENTS IN YEARS 9 and 10 MUST:
1. Take a module containing Religious Education each trimester.
2. Take the numeracy and literacy modules each trimester.
3. Take six (6) other modules from the list in Section B
4. Take two (2) projects from the list in Section C.
5. Ensure that over the year you have taken at least one module of each of the following learning
areas: English, Health & Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Science,
Technology, The Arts.
ALL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE:
6. Leadership of one hour per week.
7. A sports or arts extra-curricular activity.
SECTION A: CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
TIMETABLE STRUCTURE
The Year 9 and 10 programme operates on a trimester basis. This means that the timetable changes three times in
the year. The generalised timetable will look like:
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.30am - Form Time Form Time Form Time Form Time My Time
8.40am (8.30-9.30am)
8.40am - Block 1 Block 1 Block 1 Block 1
10.05am
10.05am - Numeracy Literacy Numeracy Literacy Impact Project
10.50am
10.50am - Interval Interval Interval Interval Interval
11.10am
11.10am - Block 2 Block 2 Block 2 Block 2 Learning Mentor/
12.35pm Assembly/
Leadership
12.35pm - Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1.25pm
1.25pm - Block 3 Block 3 Block 3 Block 3 Impact Project
2.50pm
2.50pm – WRO WRO WRO WRO WRO
3.10pm
4PERSONALISED PROGRAMMES
The guidelines in this booklet are designed to provide a general framework for all students and staff to work within.
Sometimes a module or project is not listed that forms an important part of a student’s interest area. We are able to
design programmes to meet specific requests and every effort is made to cater for the individual needs of each
student. If there is a module or activity you would like to take as part of your programme which is not listed, please see
your learning mentor.
MULTI LEVEL STUDY
Students may study at any level as long as they meet the prerequisites for the course. Please see your learning
mentor for further details.
VIABILITY OF MODULES
Where the number of students choosing a particular module is low we may not be able to run the module. In these
instances students will be guided into other options.
COURSE OVERVIEW
CURRICULUM LEVELS
Courses are taught at one of six levels:
YEAR LEVELS CURRICULUM LEVELS
Year 7 & 8 The modules are designed at Level 4 of the New Zealand
Curriculum and then adapted to meet individual needs.
Year 9 & 10 The modules are designed at Level 5 of the New Zealand
Curriculum and then adapted to meet individual needs.
Some modules contain an NCEA Level 1 assessment.
NCEA Level 1 The courses are designed at Level 6 of the New Zealand
Curriculum.
NCEA Level 2 The courses are designed at Level 7 of the New Zealand
Curriculum.
NCEA Level 3 The courses are designed at Level 8 of the New Zealand
Curriculum.
Scholarship The programme is set up individually for students with interest and
ability and is designed at Level 8 of the New Zealand Curriculum.
HOMEWORK REQUIREMENTS
There is an expectation that each module will have a homework requirement. This varies with the level of course. The
following guideline is provided:
Year 7 to 10 modules and impact projects have a homework component of 30 minutes per week.
Level 1 courses have a homework component of 80 minutes per week.
Level 2 courses have a homework component of 100 minutes per week.
Level 3 courses have a homework component of 120 minutes per week.
Some students will take longer to complete this requirement; others will achieve it in a shorter time.
5MODULES AND PROJECTS – YEARS 9 & 10
Choose one module for each trimester from this table.
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Fit For Life Religious Health Church Religious Social Unity & Religious English
Education (Physical) History Education Studies Love Education
Path Of Discovery Religious Health The Good Religious English Images of Religious Arts (Visual)
Education (Emotion & News Education Christ Education
Spiritual)
Section B Modules - Learning Area 1 Learning Area 2 Page Section C Projects – Page
Choose six (6) modules Choose 2 projects
Āhuatanga Pūoro Te Reo Arts (Music) 8 Build My Own Project (S) 15
Advanced, Insane Noise Machines Technology Arts 8 Stewardship (S) 15
Almost Famous Arts English 8 Enviro School (T) 15
Car Crash Mathematics Science 8 Community Garden (T) 16
Exploring The Antarctic English Science 8 Litter Intelligence (T) 16
Hollywood V History English Social Studies 8 Care for Others (T) 16
Let’s Do Our :bit! Technology (Digital) Social Studies 9 Performing Arts (S) 17
Las Vegas, Las Vegas Social Studies Mathematics 9 Drama Production (T) 17
Let’s Make a Game of It Mathematics Physical Education 9 Film Making (T) 17
Listen to Me! Arts (Music) Social Studies 9 Making Music (T) 18
Murder Mysteries English Arts (Drama) 9 Rockquest/Bandquest (S) 18
My Food Bag Technology (Food) Physical Education 9 Kapa Haka (T) 18
Our Inhumanity English Social Studies 10 Pasifika Dance (T) 18
Predator Free 2050 Technology (Hard Social Studies 10 Sports (S) 19
Materials & DVC)
Realms & Rulers English Arts (Visual) 10 Rising Sports Stars (T) 19
Rosetta Stone Languages 10 Science & Technology (S) 19
Sacramental Programme – Baptism, Religious Education 10 Science Experiments (T) 20
Reconciliation, Eucharist & Confirmation
Stage & Screen Arts English or Social 10 Robots & Coding (T) 20
Studies
Super Bugs Mathematics Science 11 From Garden to Table (T) 20
Super Humans Physical Education Science 11 Construction Zone (S) 20
Social Studies
Survival Of The Fittest Physical Education 11 Art-Ability (S) 21
Te Reo Māori- Introduction
Te Reo 11 Art Design for Good (T) 21
Te Reo Māori – The Next Level Te Reo 11 Magazine Production (T) 21
Wine & Cheese Technology (Food) Science 11 Murals for Our Community 22
(T)
Wearable Arts For a Cause Technology (Textiles) Social Studies 12 Stitches Up (T) 22
Wearable Arts (T) 22
(T) Teacher Facilitated(S) Student Facilitated
6TRIMESTERS FOR YEAR 9 AND 10
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MODULES
Students choose one module for each trimester.
Title Content Learning Areas Strands
Fit for Life TRIMESTER ONE Religious Founders (Marcellin
The focus of this module will be around themes of Education Champagnat)
Identity and personal growth. Students will gain an
understanding of how we each have a unique identity Discovering our
and how this can be discovered through relationship Identity (Human
with God, oneself, others and the created Experience)
world. Students will explore concepts of personal
growth and development and personal identity. There
will be particular emphasis placed on how looking Health Personal Health and
after our bodies through nutrition and exercise can (Physical) Physical
lead to positive personal growth. Development
Path of TRIMESTER ONE Religious Founders (Marcellin
Discovery The focus of this module will be around themes of Education Champagnat)
Identity and personal growth. Students will gain an
understanding of how we each have a unique identity Discovering our
and how this can be discovered through relationship Identity (Human
with God, oneself, others and the created Experience)
world. Students will explore concepts of personal
growth and development and personal identity. There
will be particular emphasis placed on how nurturing Health Personal Health and
our emotional, spiritual and mental needs can lead to (Emotional and Physical
positive personal growth. Spiritual) Development
Church TRIMESTER TWO Religious The Beginnings of
History Students will examine the idea that we come to the Education the Church in
knowledge of God by reflecting on the events of Aotearoa (Church
history. Particular emphasis will be placed on events History)
that impacted on the Church during the Middle Ages Social Studies The Church’s Story -
and on how the Church developed in Aotearoa, New Middle Ages
Zealand. (Church History)
Identity, Culture and
Organization
The Good TRIMESTER TWO Religious The Church’s Story -
News Students will develop an understanding of the Education Beginnings (Church
Church’s origins at Pentecost, its transformation from History)
a Jewish movement to a Church for all believers, and
the way it continues to flourish today. Students will English Listening, Reading
explore the idea that the Church is missionary in and Viewing
nature and that the Good News is intended for all.
Students may examine various pieces of literature that Speaking, Writing
demonstrate how having the courage to stand up for and Presenting
what we believe in can have amazing outcomes.
7Unity and TRIMESTER THREE Religious The Meaning
Love Students will develop an understanding of the parts of Education and Significance of
the Mass and of key aspects and images of the the Eucharist
Eucharist – as thanksgiving, meal, the bread of life, (Theology)
the presence of Christ, sacrifice, farewell gift,
Social Justice
memorial, promise of eternal life, and a sign of unity
and love and recognise the significance of the The Mass
Eucharist in the lives of individual English Listening, reading
Christians. Students will use the concept of Eucharist and Viewing
as a sign of unity and love to plan and carry out a Speaking, Writing
Social Justice action. Students will present their and Presenting
Social Justice action to others.
Images of TRIMESTER THREE Religious The Meaning
Christ Students will develop an understanding of the parts of Education and Significance of
the Mass and of key aspects and images of the the Eucharist
Eucharist – as thanksgiving, meal, the bread of life, (Theology)
the presence of Christ, sacrifice, farewell gift,
memorial, promise of eternal life, and a sign of unity The Mass
and love and recognise the significance of the
Eucharist in the lives of individual Arts Visual Art
Christians. Students will develop visual art skills to
present a body of work that portrays key aspects and
images of the Eucharist.
8YEAR 9 AND 10 MODULES
Students choose six (6) modules from this section.
Title Content Learning Areas Strands (from 2 year
plan)
Growing your Te Reo through writing Te Reo Communication
Āhuatanga and Performing your musical ideas. Cultural Knowledge
Pūoro Getting ready for Rockquest, Kapa
Haka and Songwriting competitions. Arts Music
There will be a $5.00 cost.
Advanced, Study instruments from around the Technology Technological Knowledge
Insane Noise world and invent, design and build Technological Practice
Machines your own insane noise machine. This
could include electronics, acoustics or Arts Music
modifying existing instruments or
microphones.
Almost Famous Design, create and present a Arts Dance
performance in response to the Drama
Caritas focus for 2020 or maybe Music
create your band for Rockquest or
Bandquest 2020. The outcome will be English Reading Writing
presented at the end of the module. Presenting
Car Crash What causes car crashes? Look into Mathematics Statistics (Statistical
the forces and energy involved in Investigations)
crashes. Is it true that young males
are the most likely to be involved in Science Nature of Science
car crashes. Why? Complete an Physical World
investigation into car crashes
Exploring the The Antarctic has intrigued man since English Reading
Antarctic the beginning of time. What is it about Writing
this unforgiving yet awe inspiring Presenting
landscape that captures our
imaginations, piques our curiosity and Science Nature of Science
entices our sense of adventure? Living World
Come on a journey with us to discover Material World
the mystery of Antarctica for yourself.
Hollywood vs Some of our greatest films are firmly English Reading, Writing,
History based in reality, but how much of the Presenting and Viewing
story is fact and how much is fiction?
In this module you will research the Continuity and Change
facts behind the films you will study. Social Studies
See if you can spot the differences
and can you explain why the stories
differ?
9Las Vegas, Las The big OE - tourism, gambling, high Mathematics Statistics (Probability)
Vegas stakes and living in the desert. Inquire
into Las Vegas as a tourist
destination. Learn how casino Social Studies Place and Environment
gambling works through probability
investigations. Consider the social
issues of gambling and its economic
and social impact on the lives of New
Zealanders
Let’s Do Our: Gain insight into the United Nations Technology (Digital) Technological Knowledge
bit! Global Goals (especially Goal 14 and
15) relating to sustainability. Use Technological Practice
micro:bits (learning to program) to
design prototypes to solve real world Place and Environment
problems relating to these goals. For
example, create a light up fishing net, Social Studies Identity, Culture and
an anit-poaching collar or an oil spill Organization
cleaner. Be innovative and code your
own inventions!
Let’s Make a Participate and investigate a variety of Mathematics Statistics (Statistical
Game of It games. Learn to work together as a Investigations)
team.
Physical Education Personal Health and
Physical Development
Healthy Community
Movement Concepts
and Skills
Listen to Me! Protesting through music - Arts Music
investigating the messages that need
to be heard and making people listen
Social Studies Identity, Culture and
Organisation
Murder Love to write? Love to perform? Here English Reading
Mysteries is your opportunity to do both. You get Writing
to choose how it all happens, how it all Presenting
ends and most importantly how you
will deliver. Explore some famous Arts Drama
murder mysteries before having a go
at developing your own. Learn how to
engage your audience through the use
of effective dramatic practice, then sit
back and watch.
My Food Bag What is in the food we eat? Design Physical Education Physical Health and
and prepare a range of dishes and Development
investigate whether they would survive
a food bag? Do people from different Healthy Communities
cultures need different food bags?
Technology (Food) Technological Practice
Design and develop your own version Technological Knowledge
10Our Inhumanity One of the most horrific events of English Reading, Writing and
modern times The Holocaust saw the Presenting
horrific murder of over 11 million
human beings. Who was responsible
for this? How was this allowed to Social Studies Identity, Culture and
Environment
happen? How does it still impact us
today and what can we learn from this
to try to prevent it from ever
happening again?
Predator Free Students will investigate, design, draw Technology (Hard Technological Practice
2050 plans on Sketch Up and make Materials and DVC)) Technological Knowledge
predator traps to catch pests in their
own backyard. Social Studies Place and Environment
Realms and Families, love ‘em or hate ‘em you’re English Reading
Rulers stuck with ‘em, but just how far would Writing
you be prepared to go for ‘em? Presenting
Explore the age old concepts of good
vs evil and light vs dark through both Arts Visual (painting and
the mediums of literature and art. design)
Create your own stories and
environments and then develop those
concepts through art.
Rosetta Stone Learn the language of your choice – Languages Communication
Mandarin, French, Spanish, Arabic,
Russian, Japanese, Greek, Irish, Cultural Knowledge
Italian, Farsi, Korean, Filipino
(Tagalog) and more.
There will be a cost of $50.00 for this
module.
Sacramental Interested in exploring the Catholic Religious Education Sacraments and Worship
Programme - faith on a deeper, personal level.
Baptism, Celebrate with the Bishop in the
Reconciliation, middle of the year
Eucharist and
Confirmation
Stage and Design, create and present a Arts Dance
Screen Performing Arts extravaganza around Music
a researched theme (a contemporary Drama
issue such as the health of our rivers,
climate change). The outcome may be English or Reading, Writing and
a short film, a dramatic production, a Social Studies Presenting
dance sequence or something that
strikes your fancy. Be prepared to Identity, Culture and
present your performance. Organization
or
Place and Environment
11Super Bugs Learn about deadly microbes, famous Mathematics Statistics (Statistical
pandemics throughout history, e.g. the Investigations)
Black Plague, Spanish influenza,
smallpox, ebola, modern medicine and Science Nature of Science
what the future may hold. How can Living World
there possibly be a measles outbreak
in 2019?
Superhumans Let’s improve our performance Physical Education Personal Health and
skills in a variety of activities. Physical Development
Develop a comprehensive
understanding of body systems Movement Concepts and
and how this can influence Motor Skills
performance. What if you had what it
takes to be a sports hero? Were you Science Nature of Science
born an athlete or do you have to work Living world
at it?
Survival of the Inquire into the geography of Lake Physical Education Personal Health and
Fittest Waikaremoana and understand why Physical Development
Lake Waikaremoana has been given
the legal status of a person. Identify Social Studies Place and Environment
the different ways that people interact
with Lake Waikaremoana, and the
social, economic and cultural effects.
Examine different values and attitudes
in how Lake Waikaremoana is being
managed and consider future
implications. Demonstrate survival
skills necessary to participate in Camp
Waikaremoana.
Te Reo Māori - Learn the basics of this rich and Te Reo Communication
Introduction vibrant language. Become competent
in the first language of our country. Cultural Knowledge
Understand the events that have
helped shape our country.
Te Reo Māori - Build on your previous knowledge of Te Reo Communication (Cultural
The next level Te Reo Maori. Develop your fluency Knowledge)
and language skills alongside and
appreciation of the history of our own
community.
Wine and Take advantage of local knowledge Technology (Food) Technological Knowledge
Cheese and industry. Investigate wine making (food)
from beginning to end and then match
with your own school made cheese. Science Nature of Science
Learn the science that makes these Living World
processes work. Experiment until you Material World
get it right and share your results with
whanau.
12Wearable Arts Design and create your own wearable Technology (Textiles) Technological Knowledge
For a Cause artwork. Use new techniques to push Technological Practice
the boundaries while thinking about a (textiles)
social justice issue or charitable
cause. Design logos for clothing or Social Studies Identity, Culture and
anything that appeals to your Organization
imagination but will publicise your Or
cause. Economic World
13SECTION C – IMPACT PROJECTS
IMPACT PROJECTS 2020: UMBRELLA PROJECTS
An impact project is important because it explicitly aims to develop the 21 st century skills students
require for careers and further study. These key skills are: collaboration, communication, critical
thinking, creativity and citizenship. They also include building your resilience in learning and
strengthening your leadership skills.
The Impact Projects for 2020 are grouped under 7 umbrella themes. This allows students to
choose an area of learning that they have an interest in. The 3 key focus umbrella projects for the
College are: Care For Others, Stewardship Of The Earth and Build My Own Project. These three
umbrella themes most closely align with the goals of our graduate profile.
Some of the projects are teacher facilitated (T) projects and others are student facilitated (S)
projects. Teacher facilitated projects involve the teacher setting the direction and tasks of the
project. Student facilitated (S) projects involve the student setting the direction and tasks of the
project under the educational guidance and critical inquiry of the teacher. It is our goal for all
students to advance their learning to the student facilitated level. Teacher facilitated projects will
last for one trimester. Student facilitated projects can take either one trimester or last all year and
are dependent upon the project outline.
UMBRELLA PROJECTS
1. Build My Own Project 2. Stewardship of the Earth 3. Care For Others
Project
4. Performing Arts 5. Sports. 6. Science & Technology 7. Design, Construction & Art
14ECTION C – IMPACT PROJECTS
IMPACT PROJECT ASSESSMENT
Impact projects are measured against the five key 21 st century skills. These are collaboration,
communication, critical thinking, creativity and citizenship.
Impact projects also have 7- 8 NCEA credits attached which give a total of 15 credits over the
year. The projects can provide the literacy credits required for university entrance. The credits
place an emphasis on communication and the presentation of your project.
These are not compulsory for Year 9 & 10 but some students may wish to attempt some of these
standards.
NCEA STANDARDS
Name of Standard
Standard Number
Assessment
Prerequisite
UE Literacy
Standards
Subject
Credits
Name
Level
Write a crafted text for a
English for specific audience using Yes
Academic US22750 researched material in 4 5 Internal None
Purposes English for an academic Writing
purpose
Write a media text to meet
Media AS91497 Yes
the requirements of a 2,3 6 Internal None
Studies AS91255 Writing
brief.
AS90993
Produce a 3 – 8 minute
Media
AS91252 film that meets the 2,3 6 Internal None No
Studies
requirements of a brief
AS91494
AS90855
Create a visual & verbal
English AS91103 1,2,3 3 Internal None No
text
AS91477
AS90857
Construct & deliver an oral
English AS91102 1,2,3 3 Internal None No
text
AS91476
The SVA Service Award: The SVA (Student Volunteer Army) Service Award is a national award that recognises
students’ service to others through volunteer work. Our aim is for all students to register and work towards achieving
the awards. The awards are given as Bronze ( 32 hours volunteering), Silver ( 250 hours volunteering) and Gold (500
hours volunteering).
15UMBRELLA 1: BUILD MY OWN PROJECT
BUILD MY OWN PROJECT
Project: Build my own project (S)
Content: Build My Own Project is a key focus area within the College.
In this project students have the flexibility to develop any project that is of interest to them.
You can design something that is unique or that you have been thinking about for a while or
something that has recently caught your interest. The project should be able to be assessed at the full
range of the 21st century key skills matrix. These key skills are: collaboration, communication, critical
thinking, creativity and citizenship.
Turn your design ideas into reality.
Cost: The cost of any project depends on the scope of the individual topic. This will be discussed with
students and families during the design phase of the project.
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
UMBRELLA 2: STEWARDSHIP
STEWARDSHIP
Project: Stewardship (S)
Content: Stewardship is a key focus area within the College.
In this project students have the flexibility to develop any project that is of interest to them.
You can take on any project that is of interest to you that enhances our environment. The
project should be able to be assessed at the full range of the 21st century key skills matrix.
These key skills are: collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity and
citizenship.
Turn your ideas into reality and produce a benefit for our environment.
Cost: The cost of any project depends on the scope of the individual topic. This will be discussed
with students and families during the design phase of the project.
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
ENVIRO SCHOOL
Project: Enviro School (T)
Content: Develop a project that protects our native bush. Develop the native reserve being created between the
College and the river. How can we protect our native birds and other animal species? Investigate the
corridors developed for native birds. Consider other environmental projects in the wider community
and add your enthusiasm and ability to learn to the mix.
Cost: Nil
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
16COMMUNITY GARDEN
Project: Community Garden (T)
Content: Do you like gardening? Is there a viable way to develop a community garden – remember the
community may be your school?
Do you like the idea of feeding people healthy food and developing recipes around what you are
growing? Investigate horticulture with the experts and provide for your community.
Cost: Nil
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
LITTER INTELLIGENCE
Project: Litter Intelligence (T)
Content: Are you passionate about reducing consumption of single use plastics in our community? Then this
project may be for you. We will follow a Think, Feel, Do approach to help change the hearts, minds
and behaviours around litter pollution. Join with others around our region, our nation and across our
planet who are taking action to address this issue.
Cost: Nil
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
UMBRELLA 3: CARE FOR OTHERS
CARE FOR OTHERS CARE 32
Project: Care for Others (T)
Content: Care for others is a key focus area within the College. It emphasises the preferential option
that we should give to the poor and vulnerable in the world.
In this project you may join an organisation that supports people who are poor and
vulnerable such as Caritas or Vinnies and help support them in their efforts.
Caritas is the Catholic aid agency focussed on international support. Your challenge is to
promote the work of the agency, raise community awareness of international needs and help
fund their relief efforts.
Vinnies is the youth arm of the St Vincent de Paul Society. This is the Catholic aid agency
focussed on providing support within our local community. Your challenge is to promote the
work of the agency, raise community awareness of local needs and help fund efforts within
the community. Part of the project involves working with the local St Vincent de Paul group.
Cost: The cost of any project depends on the scope of the individual topic. This will be discussed
with students and families during the design phase of the project.
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop.
17UMBRELLA 4: PERFORMING ARTS
PERFORMING ARTS
Project: Performing Arts (S)
Content: The performing arts are an important expression of our humanity. We can make a significant
impact on others through music, drama and dance. We can work behind the scenes in
directing, developing film & editing skills, lighting, electronics and publicity. This umbrella
project encourages your artistic talent to shine. In this project you take on any performing
arts activity that is of interest to you. The project should be able to be assessed at the full
range of the 21st century key skills matrix. These key skills are: collaboration,
communication, critical thinking, creativity and citizenship. The project does need to be
approved by the teacher responsible for the project.
Cost: The cost of any project depends on the scope of the individual topic. This will be discussed
with students and families during the design phase of the project.
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
DRAMA PRODUCTION
Project: Drama (T)
Content: ‘Willa Wonkie and the Campus Tour.’ Join other students interested in drama and
performance in putting on a community-wide show for all ages. This project will run for the
entire year and will include learning lines, set design, communication skills and roles for all
acting levels. This project will be student directed. See Beatrice Grant and Joshua Adams for
more information.
Cost: Nil
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
FILM MAKING
Project: Film Making (T)
Content: Make the best film for Fair Go. Enter the 48 hour film making festival. Share your environmental
message using film.
Possible topics to develop could also include: freedom of speech in different countries, social justice,
SADD, the use of 1080 poison, aliens, fluoride in water sugary foods, renewable energies, stress,
smoking, the use of alcohol in society. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
This is an opportunity to learn from experts the techniques necessary to make a high quality film and
allows you to use equipment you may not have at home. Perhaps your career thoughts lean towards
animation or special effects – this may help.
Cost: Nil
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
18MAKING MUSIC
Project: Making Music (T)
Content: Do you enjoy performing music, writing music or would you like to learn a musical instrument? This
may be the project for you. Take your music to the world. Write your own song and perform it. Enter
the Sing out For Justice competition and bring your message to the world.
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
Cost: Students may need to supply some materials for their project.
ROCKQUEST/BANDQUEST
Project: Rockquest (S)
Content: Let the musical talent in you shine. Form a band and enter the regional rockquest competition. Use
the opportunity to develop your music skills.
Cost: Nil
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
KAPA HAKA
Project: Kapa Haka (T)
Content: Do you enjoy Kapa Haka or would you like to perform more kapa haka? This may be the project for
you. Take your passion to the community. Develop your talent and perform for an audience.
Cost: Nil
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
PASIFIKA DANCE
Project: Pasifika Dance (T)
Content: Do you enjoy Pasifika dance or would you like to perform dance from one of our island communities?
This may be the project for you. Take your passion to the community. Develop your talent and perform
for an audience.
Cost: Nil
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
19UMBRELLA 5: SPORTS
Project: Sports (S)
Content: In this project students have the flexibility to develop any sporting based project that is of
interest to them.
You can take on any project that is of interest to you that enhances either your own ability in
sport or the further development of your chosen sport(s) within the community. The project
should be able to be assessed at the full range of the 21st century key skills matrix. These
key skills are: collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity and citizenship.
Turn your ideas into reality and produce a benefit for our environment.
Cost: The cost of any project depends on the scope of the individual topic. This will be discussed
with students and families during the design phase of the project.
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
RISING SPORTS STARS
Project Rising Sports Star (T)
Content: Are you passionate about a sport! Develop your potential to the fullest. In this project you will
develop your strength and conditioning, develop your skill level in your chosen sport, learn
about the mental skills required for elite sports (the top 2%), understand nutritional needs of
athletes and use your passion to run a sports programme for others.
Cost: Nil
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
UMBRELLA 6: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Project: Science & Technology (S)
Content: Do you have a passion for a science or technology project? In this project students have the
flexibility to develop any science or technology project that is of interest to them.
You can design something that is unique or that you have been thinking about for a while or
something that has recently caught your interest. The project should be able to be assessed
at the full range of the 21st century key skills matrix. These key skills are: collaboration,
communication, critical thinking, creativity and citizenship.
Turn your design ideas into reality.
Cost: The cost of any project depends on the scope of the individual topic. This will be discussed
with students and families during the design phase of the project.
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
20SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
Project: Science Experiments (T)
Content: Experiment in the laboratory to help understand why things happen and then use your skills to show
and explain to primary school students a range of experiments. Take your learning to the next level
and test out your own ideas and enter the regional science fair.
Stationery: Chromebook or Laptop
Cost: Students may need to supply some materials for their project.
ROBOTS AND CODING
Project: Robotics and Coding (T)
Content: Someone has to code the driverless vehicles. Coding has become a common part of most people’s
lives whether they want to know that or not. Gaming is also here to stay – it is even on SKY television. Learn to code,
develop the app you’ve always wanted, make the perfect game or develop a model for the spread of the zombie
apocalypse (or bird flu). Be prepared to learn in depth and realise all those skills you’ve learnt in class do matter.
Stationery: Chromebook or Laptop
Cost: Students may need to supply some materials for their project.
FROM GARDEN TO TABLE
Project: From Garden to Table (T)
Content: What are your cooking skills like? Whether you are an expert or just about to start out this project
could be for you. Learn to create healthy and delicious foods. Use your talents to set up a fundraising
dinner for a chosen charity.
Cost: Nil
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
UMBRELLA 7: DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION & ART
CONSTRUCTION ZONE
Project: Construction Zone (S)
Content: Do you have something that you would like to build using wood, plastic, cloth, leather or metal? Then
this project may be for you. Create your own design or get help from your teachers on an idea that
you have. Create a 3-D model of your design. Think about other people who may benefit from your
creation?
Stationery: Chromebook or Laptop
Cost: Students may need to supply some materials for their project.
21ART - ABILITY
Project: Art – Ability (S)
Content: Do you have a passion for creating a piece of art? Use your skills to design an art work that
can be displayed in the College or other community area. The project should be able to be
assessed at the full range of the 21st century key skills matrix. These key skills are:
collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity and citizenship. The project does
need to be approved by the teacher responsible for the project.
Cost: The cost of any project depends on the scope of the individual topic. This will be discussed
with students and families during the design phase of the project.
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
ART DESIGN FOR GOOD
Project: Art Design for Good (T)
Content: Students will consider an issue that is of importance to them ie: the ocean. Using the lens of
Catholic Social teaching they will then work with local organisations to develop graphic material that
addresses an aspect of this issue. They will gather their own photographic resources and use drawing
media and Photoshop to generate and develop ideas.
Cost: Art Pack $30.00 (Purchased from the College Art Department) – Workbook, Clear files and pens.
Art fee $20.00 – A1 boards, tape and other consumables.
Stationery: Chrome book or laptop
Stationery: BYOD
Cost: Students may need to supply some materials for their project.
MAGAZINE PRODUCTION
Project Magazine Production (T)
Content: This project could include: writing articles for newspapers, developing the College magazine,
publishing a College newspaper (online) or maybe you wish to produce a children’s book.
You may wish to develop your English skills or share your ideas. Introduce your fellow students to the
big issues facing the world today and produce well researched interesting articles. It may be that
journalism is your career path or you may just like writing.
You may want to consider raising awareness about issues happening in the world such as human
trafficking, vegan lifestyles, HPV vaccinations, astronomy, mental health, drinking age, driving age,
minimum wage, recycling, the use of poisons on animal control or wind farms as a future energy
source.
Stationery: Chromebook or Laptop
Cost: Students may need to supply some materials for their project.
22MURALS FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Project Murals for our Community (T)
Content: We have rebuilt a large part of our College and now we need to think about beautifying it. Create
murals for around the College. Or you may want to take your artistic ability into the wider community.
The bus shelter in Gladstone Road would look good with a mural on the side. Leave your mark on the
College or wider community with a well-designed and high quality mural.
Stationery: Chromebook or Laptop
Cost: Students may need to supply some materials for their project.
STITCHED UP
Project Stitched Up (T)
Content: Learn to make fabric products to suit your own interests and style. Display your completed
garments to highlight your passion for fashion.
Stationery: Chromebook or Laptop
Cost: The cost of any project depends on the scope of the individual topic. This will be discussed
with students and families during the design phase of the project.
WEARABLE ARTS
Project Wearable Arts (T)
Content: Teacher Facilitated Project (F). Develop your artistic ideas and create the costume of your
dreams. Enter it in a competition. Learn about textiles and the materials needed for a truly
great creation.
Stationery: Chromebook or Laptop
Cost: Students may need to supply some materials for their project.
23NCEA OVERVIEW
The National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) is the main qualification studied in the senior school.
There are three levels of NCEA Certificate. At each level students must attain a certain number of credits to gain an
NCEA certificate. Credits can be gained over more than one year.
NCEA LEVEL 1
To achieve a Level 1 certificate, students must attain at least 80 Level 1 (or higher) credits, with at least 10 credits in
literacy and 10 credits in numeracy.
NCEA LEVEL 2
To achieve a Level 2 certificate, students must attain at least 60 Level 2 (or higher) credits. (20 credits from Level 1
achievement will make up the 80 credits overall that are needed for NCEA Level 2) NB: The Level 1 literacy and
numeracy requirements must also be met.
NCEA LEVEL 3
To achieve a Level 3 certificate, students must attain at least 60 Level 3 (or higher) credits. (20 credits from Level 2
achievement will make up the 80 credits overall that are needed for NCEA Level 3) NB: The Level 1 literacy and
numeracy requirements must also be met.
NCEA CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENT
If a student gains 50 credits at Excellence, their NCEA will be endorsed with Excellence. Likewise, if a student gains
50 credits at Merit (or Merit and Excellence), their NCEA will be endorsed with Merit. The Record of Achievement
shows endorsement awards.
Credits earned can count towards an endorsement over more than one year and more than one level. However, they
must be gained at the level of the certificate or above. For example, Level 2 credits will count towards endorsement of
a Level 1 NCEA, but Level 1 credits will not count towards endorsement of a Level 2 NCEA. For further information
contact your Learning Mentor or refer to the NZQA website.
NCEA COURSE ENDORSEMENT
Course endorsement provides recognition for a student who has performed exceptionally well in an individual course.
Students will gain an endorsement for a course if, in a single school year, they achieve:
14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence, and
at least three of these credits must come from externally assessed standards and at least three credits from
internally assessed standards. Note, this does not apply to Physical Education, Religious Education, and
Visual Arts. These courses are endorsed through internal standards only. (You can individually add external
standards to a course if there are none allocated).
A course endorsement is not a qualification. A course endorsement can be gained independently of a qualification.
For example, a student may achieve a Merit endorsement for their Level 2 Mathematics course regardless of whether
they achieve NCEA Level 2. For further information, contact your Learning Mentor or refer to the NZQA website.
It is possible for students to decide what standards are used to make up a course. Students can also personalise the
names of their courses (ie Engineering Course made up of Physics and Mathematics standards). See your Learning
Mentor for further details.
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