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NEW PLYMOUTH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
 TE KURA TAMATĀNE O NGĀMOTU

2022
YEAR 9
PROSPECTUS              Your Introduction to New Plymouth Boys’ High School
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Content
3    Welcome
4    Why New Plymouth Boys’ High School?
5    School Vision
6    Uniform Regulations
7    Boys Do Better in Boys’ Schools
8    Internet and Computer Use
10   Timetable
11   Enrolment Process
12   Junior Curriculum
13   What is the difference between ADP and SiE?
14   Curriculum Outline
15   Year 9 Courses
49   Year 10 Courses
50   Our Facilities
52   Sport and Recreation
54   Cultural Activities
55   Itinerant Music
56   Te Haumaru Learning Centre and
       Special Education Needs
57   Guidance Department
58   Outdoor Edcation
59   Scholarships & Financial Assistance
60   School Rules
                 Vision
62   School Information
               ‘Be The Example’ is our vision. We set the standard for the boys schools, not only in Taranaki, but in NZ. Our students
63   School Map
              set the standard and our staff set the standard. It’s not about following other schools, it’s about cutting our path,
64           innovating,
     Community and Schoolleading, being our own school, and one that others aspire to be like - not the other way round. It’s not
                 about being arrogant, putting ourselves above others, but focussing on what we do and what we can control.
65   Connect With Us!
65   How to Apply
                 Purpose
                 As a secondary school we are required to teach The New Zealand Curriculum. We teach both content and values.
                 We do this, not because the government tells us to, but because we want to set up our students to be successful
                 in life and reach their potential. If they can realise their potential, they will be happy and achieve their goals. Happy,
                 achieving members of our community, with good values, contribute positively to society. People who are contributing
                 to society are making the world a better place. That’s why we do what we do. Improving the future is our purpose.

                 Values
                 Rather than lengthy value statements and words that no-one can remember, ‘Be the Example’, also clearly defines
                 our values. ‘Be the Example’ encompasses everything like positivity, self-control, determination, respect, social
                 responsibility and integrity to name a few.
                 ‘Be the Example’ covers all aspects of school life, including (but not limited to) academic achievement, effort, uniform
                 and how we treat each other. ‘Be the Example’ applies not only to the students, but staff and all those associated with
                 the school. We are all accountable to being the example. No one is beyond or above the responsibility of being the
2                very best we can be.
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Welcome to
New Plymouth Boys’
High School
      Welcome to your school.
      Since 1882 NPBHS has been leading the way in the
      education of boys in a world-class environment. From the
      famous amphitheatre that is the Gully Ground, (the stage
      for the incomparable full-school haka), to the impressive
      1,300-seat Ryder Assembly Hall. NPBHS is a modern
      learning environment where traditional standards of
      achievement and behaviour are expected. We also have
      a proud and high-performing hostel comprising 180 boys
      who live on-site in unique and rich surroundings.

      Our passionate and dedicated staff ensure NPBHS has an
      innovative and challenging curriculum which combines a
      testing academic programme with an exhaustive list of
      extra-curricular activities. lt is proven that many life-skills
      and values are obtained through participation in extra-
      curricular activities. Our sport and culture programmes
      enable all students to shine.
      We believe NPBHS prepares boys exceptionally well for life
      beyond school and sets a foundation for success. Values
      like self-control, optimism, determination, social maturity,
      and curiosity are woven throughout that preparation and
      are integral to a happy and fulfilled life.
      ‘Be the Example’ is our simple vision that covers all
      aspects of school life including (but not limited to)
      academic achievement, effort, uniform, and how we
      treat each other. ‘Be the Example’ applies not only to the
      students, but to staff and all those associated with the
      school. We are all accountable to Being the Example. No
      one is beyond or above the responsibility of being the very
      best we can be.
      If you are a parent/caregiver, you think carefully about your
      choice of school. Know that in your selection of NPBHS,
      you are choosing a school that doesn’t just aim for
      excellence, it demands it.
      I welcome contact from anyone, anytime, so please do not
      hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions.

      Mr Sam Moore
      Headmaster
      July 2021
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Why New Plymouth
    Boys’ High School?

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2022 Year 9 Prospectus

New Plymouth Boys’ High School is a striking school overlooking the city and the sea with a
picturesque well-groomed site, many permanent buildings, and many handsome amenities
which reflect the school’s history and confidence. Students are fortunate to work and play in
spacious surroundings with park-like walkways, gardens and native trees.

Supportive Staff Community
A highly qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic staff
who are dedicated to the school and its students, and
as such take a full part in the sporting, cultural and
recreational activities at the school which enhance
the excellent teacher/student relationships in the
classrooms.
                                                              Vision
                                                              ‘Be The Example’ is our vision. We set the standard
Specialist classrooms                                         for the boys schools, not only in Taranaki, but in NZ.
The school has excellent well-equipped classrooms.            Our students set the standard and our staff set the
There are specialist facilities in Art, Photography,          standard. It's not about following other schools, it's
and Music, as well as wood and metal shops and an             about cutting our path, innovating, leading, being our
electronics room for Technology, and drawing rooms for        own school, and one that others aspire to be like - not
Graphics. There are a number of science laboratories,         the other way round. It’s not about being arrogant,
including those for Physics, Chemistry and Biology.           putting ourselves above others, but focussing on what
Horticulture/Agriculture is fortunate in having, not only a   we do and what we can control.
specialist room, but also adjacent gardens, shade-house
                                                              Purpose
and greenhouse. There is also a modern, well-equipped
facility for Home Economics/Hospitality.                      As a secondary school we are required to teach The
                                                              New Zealand Curriculum. We teach both content and
The Information Technology block offers facilities            values. We do this, not because the government tells
which include the Cramond Library which boasts a full         us to, but because we want to set up our students
reference section, a wide-ranging collection of fiction       to be successful in life and reach their potential. If
and non-fiction, multi-media equipment, library search,       they can realise their potential, they will be happy and
and wireless access to the outside world.                     achieve their goals. Happy, achieving members of our
                                                              community, with good values, contribute positively
                                                              to society. People who are contributing to society are
Excellent recreational and sporting                           making the world a better place. That’s why we do
facilities                                                    what we do. Improving the future is our purpose.
The school also provides excellent recreational and
                                                              Values
sporting facilities. There are 10 acres of playing areas
                                                              Rather than lengthy value statements and words that
within the school grounds, including fields for rugby
                                                              no-one can remember, ‘Be the Example’, also clearly
and football together with a water-based artificial
                                                              defines our values. ‘Be the Example’ encompasses
turf for hockey, pitches for cricket in the summer, and
                                                              everything like positivity, self-control, determination,
an indoor cricket wicket, all of which have changing
                                                              respect, social responsibility and integrity to name a
facilities nearby. Also adjacent to the changing facilities
                                                              few.
are two squash courts. These fields are supplemented
by fields on the adjacent racecourse. In addition there       ‘Be the Example’ covers all aspects of school life,
are six astroturf tennis courts. The school possesses         including (but not limited to) academic achievement,
two gymnasia, the main one with a full-sized basketball       effort, uniform and how we treat each other. ‘Be the
court, six badminton courts with three volleyball courts      Example’ applies not only to the students, but staff
and a large viewing gallery. The second gymnasium             and all those associated with the school. We are all
also includes comprehensive weight-training facilities.       accountable to being the example. No one is beyond
Adjacent to this complex is a 25-metre swimming pool          or above the responsibility of being the very best we
with a large area for spectators.                             can be.
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New Plymouth Boys’ High School

                                 Uniform
                                 Regulations
                                 When parents sign the enrolment form to enter NPBHS they are signing
                                 an agreement that they will do everything to ensure that their sons obey
                                 the stated uniform regulations. These rules also apply when the student
                                 is travelling to and from school.

                                 In particular:
                                 • The uniform of the school must be worn by all students and maintained in a clean and tidy
                                   condition.
                                 • Shirts are to be tucked in and socks are to be pulled up above the calf. Maximum of 4 finger
                                   widths from the back of the knee.
                                 • T-shirts or thermals worn underneath the school shirt must not be visible.
                                 • The NPBHS school jacket (purchased from the Uniform Shop) is the only jacket to be worn
                                   with the school uniform. The only exception to this is on wet days when full length waterproof
                                   raincoats may be worn to and from school.
                                 • Hair should be clean, groomed, a natural colour, of no more than moderate length, off the
                                   collar and away from the eyes. Extreme styles such as: dreadlocks, braids, No1’s, mohawks,
                                   colours, hair ties, raised hair, stripes or rats tails are unacceptable.
                                 • Students must always be clean-shaven.
                                 • Jewellery, other than a wrist watch, must not be worn to school. ie no necklaces, no wrist
                                   bands, no earrings (no facial piercing and/or no visible body piercing). No make-up or nail
                                   polish.
                                 • The wearing and/or displaying of headphones is only permitted at interval, lunchtime and
                                   before/after school. Ear bud (inner ear) type headphones are only allowed to be worn, not
                                   headphones which sit on the outside and/or cup the ear.

                                 NPBHS Uniform
                                 Shirt:   Grey with monogram.
                                 Shorts:  Charcoal shorts. The long surfie type are not acceptable.
                                 Jersey:  Black with monogram.
                                 Jacket:  School jacket.
                                 Sandals: Plain black and leather. Must have a strap around the back with no writing or
                                          advertising and worn with shorts only. Jandals are prohibited.
                                 Shoes: Plain black leather (must take a shine), not canvas skate shoes or sports shoe type.
                                 Socks:   Black with bands in white and gold.
                                 PE Gear: PE shirt available from Uniform Shop.

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2022 Year 9 Prospectus

Boys do better in
Boys’ Schools
If you’re a parent exploring school options, you may be wondering
about the value of single gender vs co-ed schools.
Whilst research shows that both girls and boys do better in single-sex
schools, the advantage for the boys is more significant.

The facts:
This information is based on a Ministry of Education survey.

•   That boys in boys schools achieved at higher rates than boys in co-educational
    schools.
•   This held true across all school deciles.
•   Māori and Pasifika students were more likely to leave school with qualifications in
    boys’ schools than in co-ed.

A study showed similar results:
Boys in boys school’s achieved higher results in NCEA at all levels than boys in a co-ed
school.
The rate of University Entrance was 15% higher for boys in a boys school than boys in a
co-ed school.

       90

       80                     Level
                                2

       70                                                         Level
                                                                    2

       60

       50           UE

       40
                                                         UE
                                                                              No
       30                                                                    Qual
                                          No
                                          Qual

       20
                         Boys Schools                            Co-Ed

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New Plymouth Boys’ High School

    Internet
    and Computer Use

                                                             BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
                                                             Device type for Years 9 and 10
                                                             Students in Years 9 and 10 who already own a
                                                             device should bring it to school. For students
                                                             who do not already own a device we recommend
                                                             purchasing a Windows laptop as this will last them
                                                             for several years and allow them to run specialist
                                                             software.
                                                             The main requirements for a device is one which:
                                                             • is portable – low weight and small dimensions.
                                                             • has a battery life of at least 4 hours.
                                                             • has a robust cover or carry-bag.

                                 Note that the school policy is not to connect a student’s phone,
                                 or other device smaller than a 10” (25.5cm) screen size, to our
                                 wireless network.
                                 Students can access the school network via their school log-on
                                 and are given their own email account. They are expected to
                                 use the computers for school work and to follow all rules and
                                 expectations outlined in their computer-use contract. Violation of
                                 these rules is treated seriously by the school.
                                 The computer suite is open at interval, lunchtime and after school
                                 for any student to do schoolwork. After school, students may also
                                 use the computers for personal interest. Food and drink should
                                 not be consumed by students when in the computer suite.
                                 Students should bring their own devices to school for use in
                                 classes. If the teacher does not require the device to be used in a
                                 lesson, it should be turned off and kept in the student’s bag.

                                 For those unable to bring a device to school, the school has some
                                 laptops available to students to borrow during the school day.

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                                                              Frequently Asked Questions
If your son already has a laptop or tablet at home
                                                              What happens if my son’s device runs out of battery during the day?
please feel free to use that. If it is an older device with
poor battery life you may want to try it for suitability      If students bring a device to school there are storage and charging
before purchasing new. If you want to purchase a              facilities in the IT Student Support area. This is located at the top of
low-cost device then a Chromebook would be a good             the stairs, in the foyer to the computer rooms. Also, students can
choice for the core subjects of English, Maths, Science,      charge devices in the library. Students need to use their school ID
PE, and Social Science. For specialist subjects, he will      card as ID for leaving and collecting their laptop.
probably need a laptop rather than a Chromebook.              Will my son be able to use his device in every class?
A Windows laptop is ‘highly recommended’ as some              If the teacher does not require the device to be used in a particular
subjects use software that is specific to Windows OS.         lesson, the expectation will be that it should be turned off and kept in
                                                              the student’s bag.

What type of Device for Year 11- 13                           What software will need to be loaded onto the device?
Once a student gets to his senior years he should             For most uses the free Google Suite of docs, spreadsheets etc will be
be using a Windows laptop that will meet the needs            best. This will function on all device types.
of any specialist requirements. Students will need            Some courses have specific software which they require to be loaded
to check with the HOD of the subjects as to what              onto a student’s laptop. This is mainly senior courses.
specialist software is used in their area. The school
                                                              Can I connect my phone to the school network?
recommends that departments use freeware as much
as possible and so most departments are moving                The current school policy is not to connect a student’s phone, or other
towards utilising open-source software. However,              device smaller than an 10” screen size, to our wireless network.
some specialist software which runs on a Windows              I have an old laptop at home. Will that be satisfactory?
laptop is still needed - particularly Art, Graphics,
                                                              If you have access to an older laptop it is worth trying it out to see if it
Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Media, Music,
                                                              will meet the requirements of the course.
and Electronics.
                                                              Can I play games on the school computers?
You should be able to shop around and get a low-
end laptop for around $800 on a special. For these            All students using school machines are NOT permitted to have
purposes we recommend that devices have 8GB RAM.              computer games, exe files or videos (not related to school work)
Some software used in Art, works better using 16GB            stored in their H: drive on the school network. (One reason for this
of RAM.                                                       policy is that we do not have space on our servers for anything other
                                                              than educational work). After school, students may play online games
Recommended Specifications for                                which don’t require downloading.

Student Devices                                               Is my computer insured by the school?
• Wireless networking capability using 802.11g                The school’s insurance does not cover damage to your laptop. Please
  (NPBHS provides filtered wireless access for                check your personal insurance covers laptop damage at school and
  student use with their devices).                            travelling to and from school.
• An audio-out port and earbud type headphones.
                                                              I want to do a subject where a laptop is strongly recommended but
• A minimum 4 hours of use from one battery charge.
                                                              I don’t have one.
• Chrome web browser installed to allow the
                                                              Students will not be prevented from doing a subject because they do
  best access to Google Apps and other learning
                                                              not have a device. The school runs a system whereby a student gets
  resources.
                                                              a form signed by his parent. He can then collect a loan device for the
                                                              day but must return it by the end of the school day as we have no
You may also wish to consider these
                                                              insurance once it goes outside the schoolgrounds.
features:
• A headset with built-in microphone.                         Do I need a ‘top of the range’ laptop?
• A robust bag for the laptop is very important. Don’t        Expensive laptops aren’t always the best when considering things
  let the laptop be put into the schoolbag along with         such as damage, life expectancy, and changes to requirements. Also
  everything else unless it has a specially designed          consider the battery replacement costs. A laptop costing around
  solid case.                                                 $800 is perfectly adequate for all subjects.

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Timetable
First bell goes at 8.35am each day. Timetable below is a typical week
and are subject to change with notice via Facebook and School App.

       Timetable         Monday        Tuesday     Wednesday       Friday                  Thursday’s Timetable

     8.40am-9.00am        School        Huia          Huia         House           8.40am-9.35am            Period
         20mins          Assembly       rōpū          rōpū        Assembly             55mins                 1

 9.05am-10.00am           Period        Period       Period        Period          9.40am-10.35am           Period
     55mins                 1             1            1             1                 55mins                 2

 10.05am-11.00am          Period        Period       Period        Period         10.35am-11.05am
                                                                                                           Interval
      55mins                2             2            2             2                 30mins

 11.00am-11.30am                                                                  11.10am-12.05pm           Period
                         Interval      Interval      Interval      Interval
      30mins                                                                           55mins                 3

11.35am - 12.30pm         Period        Period       Period        Period          12.10pm-1.05pm           Period
     55mins                 3             3            3             3                 55mins                 4

 12.35pm-1.30pm           Period        Period       Period        Period          1.05pm-1.45pm
                                                                                                            Lunch
     55mins                 4             4            4             4                 40mins

     1.30pm-2.10pm                                                                 1.50pm-2.45pm            Period
                          Lunch         Lunch         Lunch        Lunch
         40mins                                                                        55mins                 5

     2.15pm-3.10pm        Period        Period       Period        Period            No Assembly on Thursdays
         55mins             5             5            5             5                  Early Finish 2.45pm

House Assemblies
         BARAK                   HATHERLY            DONNELLY                  SYME
     VENUE: RYDER HALL   VENUE: GRAEME DOUGLAS DR VENUE: PRIDHAM HALL         VENUE: GYM

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Enrolment
Process     New Plymouth Boys’ High School does not have
            an enrolment scheme and as such will give
            consideration to any student whose parents
            make application for enrolment.
            No application at any level will be considered unless it is made
            on the prescribed enrolment form.
            Please visit our website for enrolment form.
             npbhs.school.nz

            Enrolment packages will be posted/delivered to
            contributing schools by the end of July 2021.
            Through the courtesy of the contributing school principals,
            enrolment, where possible, is completed at the local primary/
            intermediate school, and for that purpose interviews will be
            conducted at the contributing schools mid-August. However,
            parents may, if they wish, enrol pupils directly at the school. In
            addition, parents of applicants for day-school enrolments who
            live beyond New Plymouth will also need to enrol directly at the
            school. In either case, parents must contact the school, please
            telephone (06) 758-5399, and arrange an interview.
            All enrolments involve an interview at which parents and pupil
            provide information and discuss with the Headmaster, or
            member of the senior staff, special needs or circumstances
            and the choice of subjects.
            Letters of acknowledgement for Year 9 enrolments will be sent
            by the end of September.

            Boarding Enrolment
            Applications for admission as a boarding student may be
            made and accepted at any time and applications should be
            made directly to:
            The Headmaster’s EA
            New Plymouth Boys’ High School
            Private Bag 2028
            NEW PLYMOUTH, 4342
            Students accepted into boarding will automatically be
            accepted into New Plymouth Boys’ High School. Enrolment
            of Year 9 boarding students follows a similar pattern, but the
            interviews are conducted at NPBHS.
             executive.assistant@npbhs.school.nz

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                    Junior
                    Curriculum
                            The New Plymouth Boys’ High School Junior Curriculum develops resilient,
                            self-managing, hard-working thinkers who are actively engaged in on-going
                            learning.
                            There is a broad range of subjects offered based on student needs. Students
                            are enabled to choose courses of study relevant to their pathways from Year 9
                            through to Year 13.
                            The curriculum is complemented by specialist programmes, such as the
                            itinerant music programme and TOPEC.

                            Huia Rōpū (Huia Group)                                Reporting
                            Every Tuesday and Wednesday morning between           Parents/Caregivers receive a weekly Engagement
                            8:40am - 9:00am students meet in their Huia           Report via email. This evaluation indicates your
                            rōpū class (ie. B01) with their Huia teacher and      son’s level of engagement in each of his classes.
                            Huia student leader. This time is set aside for       At the end of each term an Academic Progress
                            the pastoral care of students from Years 9 - 13.      Report is also produced which summarises
                            It includes the delivery of important information     general progress in relation to their average
                            regarding the day-to-day running of the school,       level of engagement. Finally, we offer ‘real-time’
                            the house competition, major school events            reporting via the parent portal. This live reporting
                            as well as working with students to plan their        format means that academic skills, knowledge,
                            future at NPBHS and beyond. Each Huia rōpū            competencies, assessments, including NCEA
                            has a teacher that facilitates pastoral care of our   internal assessments, are communicated as they
                            students as well as a student leader who helps        are confirmed. This enables parents/caregivers
                            mentor the students over the course of the year.      to be as up to date on academic progress and
                            The name “Huia rōpū”, derives from the Huia bird      achievement as possible throughout the year.
                            which is on our school crest.

                            Homework                                               Parent-Teacher Interviews
                            Homework should be seen as an extension to
                                                                                  The school conducts parent-teacher
                            the day’s class, since it encourages the continuity
                            of education, and establishes sound working
                                                                                  interviews on two occasions during
                            habits of independent study. Students should          the year.
                            have some homework, not necessarily written,          This gives parents the opportunity to meet with
                            to do each school night. If formal work is not        their son’s subject teachers. These interviews
                            set, students are encouraged to use the time to       take place over the afternoon and early evening
                            do some study. Years 9 and 10 could expect            and involve both junior and senior students on
                            approximately one hour per night and Years 11 -       the same day. Your son is encouraged to be part
                            14 one to two hours each week night.                  of the interview. Interviews can be booked via an
                                                                                  online portal.

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What is the difference
between ADP and SiE?
SiE and the ADP are two separate programmes that are offered at NPBHS.
A student is able to select both SiE in their core subjects, and ADP as an option.

                                               Athlete Development
                                               Programme (ADP)
                                               The Athlete Development Programme (ADP) is an course that
                                               you can select as one of your three optional courses at Year
                                               9. Students who wish to take part in the ADP will be invited to
                                               the testing on Wednesday, 17th November. Please return the
                                               application form by the end of Term 3.
                                               On the testing day, we test for speed, endurance, and strength
                                               and then you have a chance to play, or test your skills against
                                               your peers.
                                               The course is designed to develop fundamental skills, as well as
                                               good training habits and understanding.
                                               Please refer to the 2022 Prospectus on page 30 for more
                                               information about ADP.
                                                Athlete Development Programme Testing
                                                Wednesday, 17th November
                                                12.30pm - 3.00pm

                                               Sport in Education (SiE)
                                               Sport in Education (SiE) is currently offered over three year-
                                               levels at NPBHS. The Year 9 and 10 programmes focus on
                                               skill development through thematic and integrated learning
                                               opportunities. The core subject teachers work closely together
                                               to offer dynamic and engaging content which is based around
                                               sport and movement as well as thematic and project-based
                                               work.
                                               For further information and if you would like to be considered
                                               for the Sport in Education Programme, please contact Michael
                                               Somers (06 758 5399) or email.
                                                michael.somers@npbhs.school.nz

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 Curriculum Outline
 Year 9                               Year 10                               Level 1                              Level 2                               Level 3
COMPULSORY COURSES                    COMPULSORY COURSES                    COMPULSORY COURSES                   COMPULSORY COURSE                     SELECT 12 UNITS OF OPTIONAL COURSES
English                               English                               English                              English (Full) or
Mathematics                           Health Education                      Mathematics                          English for UE Literacy (Full) or     FULL YEAR OPTIONAL
Physical Education                    Mathematics                           Science or AgriScience               English for Industry (Full) or        COURSES = 2 Units
Science                               Physical Education                                                         English Literacy (Half)               Accounting
Social Science                        Science                               SELECT 6 UNITS OF OPTIONAL COURSES
                                                                                                                                                       AgriScience
Tikanga ā kura                        Social Science
                                                                                                                 SELECT 10 UNITS OF OPTIONAL COURSES
                                                                                                                                                       Ancient Roman and Greek
                                                                            FULL YEAR OPTIONAL                   FULL YEAR OPTIONAL                     Civilisation (Classics)
SELECT 1 FULL YEAR COURSE             SELECT 4 HALF YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES
                                                                            COURSES = 2 Units                    COURSES = 2 Units                     Art Studio - Design
                                                                            Accounting                           Accounting                            Art Studio - Paint &
LITERACY AND                          OPTIONAL COURSES                      AgriScience                          AgriScience                            Illustrate
LANGUAGE COURSES                      A World of Reactions                  Ancient Roman and Greek              Ancient Roman and Greek               Art Studio - Photography
Ancient Roman Civilisation            Aotearoa History                       Civilisation (Classics)              Civilisation (Classics)              Athletic Preparation and
  and Language (Classics)                                                                                        Art Studio - Design
                                      AgriScience                           Art Studio - Design                                                          Applied Training
Asia-Pacific Studies                                                                                             Art Studio - Paint & Illustrate
                                      Ancient Roman Civilisation            Art Studio - Paint &                 Art Studio - Photography              Biology
English Language (ESOL)                 and Language (Classics)              Illustrate                                                                Building and Construction
                                                                                                                 Athletic Preparation and
Extra English                         Athlete Development                   Athletic Preparation and              Applied Training                     Business Studies
French                                  Programme                            Applied Training                    Biology                               Calculus
Mandarin                              Body Works                            Business Studies                     Building and Construction             Chemistry
Spanish                               Beyond the Sports Field               Computer Science                     Business Studies                      Computer Science
Te Reo Māori                          Computer Science                                                           Calculus
                                                                            Digital Media                                                              Digital Media
The History of War                                                                                               Chemistry
                                      Design and Print                      Drama                                Computer Science                      Drama
                                      Digital Media                         Economics                            Digital Media                         Earth and Space Science
SELECT 1 HALF YEAR COURSE
                                      Drama                                 English Language (ESOL)              Drama                                 Economics
ARTS COURSES                          English Language (ESOL)               Geography                            Earth and Space Science               English
Drama                                 French                                Graphics                             Economics                             English for Film
Māori Performing Arts                 Graphics                              Health                               English Language (ESOL)               English Language (ESOL)
Music                                 Home Economics                        History                              Farm Management                       Farm Management
Performance Music                     If I Could Rule the World             Hospitality                          Furniture Making                      Furniture Making
Visual Art                            Māori and Pacifica Art -                                                   Gateway
                                                                            Māori Performing Arts                                                      Gateway
                                                                                                                 Geography
                                        Lino Carving and Drawing            Metalwork Practical                  Graphics with Architecture            Geography
SELECT 1 HALF YEAR COURSE             Māori Performing Arts                 Physical Education                   Graphics with Product                 Graphics
TECHNOLOGY COURSES                    Mountains to Sea                      Science                               Design                               History
Computer Science                      Moving into the Future                Sound and Lighting                   Health Science                        Hospitality
Digital Media                         Music                                 Spanish                              History                               Māori Performing Arts
                                      Music Composition/                    Te Reo Māori                         Hospitality                           Metalwork Practical
Graphics                                                                                                         Māori Performing Arts
Technology Electronics                  Analysis                            Technology Electronics                                                     Physical Education
                                                                                                                 Metalwork Practical
Technology Metal                      Our Planet                            Technology Engineering                                                     Physics
                                                                                                                 Outdoor Education
Technology Wood                       Performance Music                     Technology Wood                      Physical Education                    Politics and Law
                                      Photography and Design                                                     Physics                               Science
SELECT 2 HALF YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES
                                      Sculpture, Characters and             HALF YEAR OPTIONAL                   Science                               Spanish
                                        Creatures                           COURSES = 1 unit                     Sound and Lighting                    Statistics
OPTIONAL COURSES                      Sketching and Painting -                                                   Spanish
                                                                            Aotearoa History 1                                                         Te Reo Māori
AgriScience                             your choice                                                              Statistics
                                                                            Aotearoa History 2                                                         Technology Electronics
Athlete Development                   Spanish                                                                    Te Reo Māori
                                                                            Armed Forces and                                                           Technology Engineering
  Programme                                                                                                      Technology Electronics
                                      Te Reo Māori                             Police 1                          Technology Engineering                Woodwork
Computer Science                      Technology Electronics                Armed Forces and                     Woodwork
Digital Media                         Technology Metal                         Police 2                                                                HALF YEAR OPTIONAL
Drama                                 Technology Wood                       Athletic Preparation and             HALF YEAR OPTIONAL                    COURSES = 1 unit
Graphics                              Who Wants to                                                               COURSES = 1 unit
                                                                               Applied Training                                                        Aotearoa History 1
Home Economics                          be a Millionaire?                                                        Aotearoa History 1
                                                                            Business for Trades                                                        Aotearoa History 2
Māori Performing Arts                                                                                            Aotearoa History 2
                                                                            Commerce                                                                   Armed Forces and
Music                                                                                                            Armed Forces and
                                                                            Cooking for Entertaining                                                     Police 1
Performance Music                                                                                                  Police 1
                                                                            Farm Management 1                                                          Armed Forces and
Protecting Taranaki                                                                                              Armed Forces and
                                                                            Farm Management 2                      Police 2                              Police 2
Space: The Final Frontier
                                                                            It’s All Greek To Me                 Athletic Preparation and              English
The Apprentice
                                                                            Metalwork                              Applied Training                    Financial Planning 1
The Geography of
                                                                            Music Practical                      Business for Trades                   Financial Planning 2
 Disasters                                                                                                       Financial Planning 1
                                                                            Music Theory                                                               Hospitality
The History of Sport                                                                                             Financial Planning 2
                                                                            Outdoor Education                                                          Mathematics
Technology Electronics                                                                                           Front of House
                                                                            Physical Education                                                         Mathematics (Statistics)
Technology Metal                                                                                                 Mathematics
                                                                            Robotics                                                                   Music Practical
Technology Wood                                                                                                  Mathematics (Statistics)
                                                                            Sport Management                     Music Practical                       Music Theory
Ultrafast Chemistry
                                                                            Woodwork                             Music Theory                          Physical Education
Visual Art
                                                                                                                 Physical Education                    Robotics
                                                                                                                 Robotics                              Study 1
                                                                                                                 Sport Management                      Study 2
                                                                                                                 This is Sparta                        Tourism 1
                                                                                                                 Tourism 1                             Tourism 2
                                                                                                                 Tourism 2
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2022 Year 9 Prospectus

Year 9
Courses

Compulsory Courses
All Year 9 students study the following compulsory full year courses:

 English                                   Mathematics                                Physical Education

                                                                                                                             Pages
                                                                                                                             16 - 21
 Science                                   Social Science                             Tikanga ā Kura

Compulsory Literacy and Language Courses
All Year 9 students must select ONE full year course which supports their literacy development:

 Ancient Roman Civilisation & Language     Asia-Pacific Studies                       English Language (ESOL)
 (Classics)

                                                                                                                             22 - 23
                                                                                                                             Pages
 Extra English                             French                                     Mandarin

 Spanish                                   Te Reo Māori                               The History of War

Compulsory Arts Courses
All Year 9 students must select ONE half year course which supports their creative development:

 Drama                                     Māori Performing Arts                      Music

                                                                                                                             24 - 25
                                                                                                                             Pages
 Performance Music                         Visual Art

Compulsory Technology Courses
All Year 9 students must select ONE half year course which supports their technology development:

 Computer Science                          Digital Media                              Graphics
                                                                                                                             26 - 27
                                                                                                                             Pages

 Technology Electronics                    Technology Metal                           Technology Wood

Optional Courses
Student must choose TWO half year optional courses, but they MAY NOT repeat a choice from those selected above in
Compulsory ‘Arts’ and ‘Technology’ courses:

 AgriScience                               Athlete Development Programme              Computer Studies

 Digital Media                             Drama                                      Graphics

 Home Economics                            Māori Performing Arts                      Music
                                                                                                                             28 - 48
                                                                                                                             Pages

 Performance Music                         Protecting Taranaki                        Space: The Final Frontier

 The Apprentice                            The Geography of Disasters                 The History of Sport

 Technology Electronics                    Technology Metal                           Technology Wood

 Ultrafast Chemistry                       Visual Art
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English                                                                                                     About this Course
                                                                                                                     Year 9 English (9ENG)
                                                                                                                     is Compulsory.

     Course Overview                                                                                                 The Faculty
     English is a compulsory core subject taken by all Year 9 students. The course has a strong focus on
     reading and writing, through the use of interactive, interesting texts. The aim is for students to enjoy
     the subject, whilst developing their skills and confidence in a wide variety of language situations.

 Content                                                                       Assessment
 Students study a range of language and literature including:                  Assessment is carried out in a variety of forms. While
 novels, short stories, poetry, drama, film and visual texts.                  teacher assessment remains a crucial part of the course,
 There is a strong focus on New Zealand texts.                                 peer assessment encourages students to take control of
 The study of unfamiliar text, and encouraging students to                     their own learning. This is reinforced by regular feedback
 develop the knowledge and skills to respond to language                       from the teacher.
 in a wide variety of contexts, is also integral to the course.                During the year, common assessments are conducted
 Students are expected to engage in independent reading                        to monitor student progress. These assessments enable
 beyond the classroom.                                                         teachers to determine students’ progress and to prepare
                                                                               them for successive years in English.

 Skills
     •   Critical Thinking
     •   Reading
     •   Writing
     •   Listening
     •   Reading
     •   Use of information technology in a range of activities.
     •   Self-management - including planning, homework,
         participation, and work completion.

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Mathematics                                                                                                 About this Course
                                                                                                              Year 9 Mathematics
                                                                                                              (9MAT) is Compulsory.

Course Overview                                                                                               The Faculty
The ability to problem-solve and make everyday decisions is aided by applying mathematics such as:
developing a savings plan, living on a budget, quickly calculating a discount, checking that you have
been charged the correct amount, or costing out a DIY project.

                                                                       The range of teaching styles, methods and content allow
Content and Skills
                                                                       us to cater to the individual needs of our students, as well
The way in which Mathematics is taught has progressed to               as exposing them to the vast array of skills required in our
meet the demands of the modern world and the changing                  constantly changing world.
needs of our boys.
It is our goal to create an enjoyable experience of mathematics        Assessment
for our students by employing a range of teaching strategies,
                                                                       A variety of testing methods are used to gain information as
and to provide them with more meaningful and relevant
                                                                       to how students are progressing. These methods include
learning opportunities. These include:
                                                                       the use of PAT and curriculum-level class tests. Alongside
• Team teaching (teachers work together with a class and               these tests classroom teachers use ongoing formative
  organise students into learning groups that best suit their          and summative assessments such as investigations and
  needs).                                                              projects.
• Practical application of mathematical skills in “real life”
  scenarios.
• Thematic teaching (such as the sport in education
  programme, which teaches using a sporting context,
  design and build projects, following a building project from
  start to finish).
• Project based learning (Statistics in the real world, eg:
  understanding the Real Estate market).
• Digitally-based/online assignments (through Google
  Classroom).

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Physical Education                                                                                           About this Course
                                                                                                                  Year 9 Physical
                                                                                                                  Education (9HPE) is
                                                                                                                  Compulsory.

 Course Overview                                                                                                  The Faculty
 All Year 9 Physical Education students will take part in a broad range of activities to better
 prepare them for an active lifestyle.

 Content and Skills                                                         Uniform
 •   Team Building (Orientation and Adventure-based learning)               All students will be required to purchase and wear the
 •   Fundamental Movements (Strength & conditioning)                        school physical education T-shirt and shorts.
 •   Anatomy (Basic bones and muscles)
 •   Team Culture (Interpersonal skills)
 •   Hauora (Total Well-being)
 •   Games from other cultures (Celebrating diversity)
 •   Social responsibility (Summer sports)

 Assessment
 Students progress will be assessed using a variety of
 methods including:
 • Development of movement skill.
 • Written assessments including tests and take-home
   projects.
 • Self and peer assessment.
 • Teacher observation.

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Science                                                                                                   About this Course
                                                                                                             Year 9 Science (9SCI)
                                                                                                             is Compulsory.

Course Overview                                                                                              The Faculty
Year 9 Science is a subject where skills and knowledge are learned through practical investigation.
Each content area is taught so that the theoretical aspects of Science are given in “real life”
examples.

Content                                                                 Communicating in Science
Units studied include:                                                  • To be able to write concise and accurate reports, and
• An introduction to Science.                                             discuss their implications.
• Chemistry.                                                            • To record observations and measurements.
• Physics.                                                              • To be able to locate information.
• Biology.                                                              • To evaluate information sources.
• Astronomy.                                                            Understanding in Science
• Science Fair.                                                         • To be able to identify trends and relationships in recorded
                                                                          observations and measurements.
                                                                        • To be able to use organised data and scientific ideas.
Assessment
                                                                        • To be able to understand scientific concepts.
A variety of assessments will be used.
                                                                        Participating & Contributing in Science
Reports, practical work, and formal testing will help students
                                                                        • To be able to present the results of investigations.
measure their learning.
                                                                        • To be able to discuss a viewpoint on a scientific issue.
All students are expected to develop science fair entries.              • To be able to work as part of a team.
                                                                        • To use scientific ideas in the real world.
Skills
Investigating in Science
• To plan a scientific investigation.
• To design “fair tests”.
• To collect and process accurate data.

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Social Science                                                                                            About this Course
                                                                                                                 Year 9 Social Science
                                                                                                                 (9SSC) is Compulsory.

     Course Overview                                                                                             The Faculty
     Social Science in Year 9 is made up of two modules. Each of the modules cover aspects of
     Commerce, History, and Geography; the subjects that make up the core of Social Sciences in the
     senior school. Students are taught and encouraged to be interested and informed learners and to
     think critically of the world they live in.

                                                                           •   Mana motuhake
 Content
                                                                           •   Te Tiriti o Waitangi
 Financial Education: Students study the ways in which                     •   The State and the people
 individuals,communities, and nations participate in economic              •   The State and the Pacific
 activities. They learn about consumption, production and
                                                                           Comparisions will be made to other indigenous histories
 distribution.
                                                                           within the Asia-Pacific region.
 Topics covered:
 •     Budgeting
 •     Banking
 •     Borrowing                                                           Assessment
 •     Kiwisaver                                                           The assessment will be in the form of an end-of-unit test.
                                                                           Students will have to complete a social inquiry, which
 Indigenous Histories: Students study past experiences, events,            involves students collecting and analyzing information.
 and actions. They investigate how interpretations of historical           Students will then examine different value-positions and
 events change over time. This module covers aspects of the                come to a conclusion about the impact of decisions on
 new Aotearoa New Zealand Histories curriculum.                            society.

 Topics covered (a selection of the following):
 •     Migration and mobility
 •     Identity
 •     International conflicts
 •     Land, water, and resources

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Tikanga ā kura                                                                                          About this Course
                                                                                                            Year 9 Tikanga ā kura
                                                                                                            (9TKI) is Compulsory.

Course Overview                                                                                             The Faculty
Tikanga ā kura is a compulsory course that all Year 9 students will experience throughout the year.
Each student will receive one period of Tikanga per cycle where they will be introduced to a range
of values associated with Te Ao Māori.

Content                                                                 Skills
The course intent is to study the various concepts through              • Develop satisfaction and self-esteem from learning
a Māori lens and in turn, encourage students to make                      Tikanga Māori.
connections to their own values and views. Activities could             • Develop knowledge and understanding of what makes
include pair/group/class discussion, journalised logging of               NPBHS unique.
their learning, exploration of local pā sites and understanding         • To show a respectful and responsible attitude to learning
of their significance.                                                    the ideals and philosophies of Māori Tikanga.
By using a range of activities, it is hoped to keep interest high       * To reflect on their own culture and customs.
in the subject to challenge the students to engage in their
school’s heritage and build a sense of pride of who they are
                                                                        Assessment
and their connection to the school.
                                                                        Ongoing anecdotal assessments will be made throughout
We will be exploring the following concepts: localised
                                                                        the unit.
Curriculum, through to Atiawatanga (but not limited to):
•   Whanaungatanga - relationships and connections.
•   Tuakiritanga - identity.
•   Tūrangawaewae - place of standing, belonging.
•   Wāhi hirahira - important places.
•   Ngā korero o te kura - stories of the school.
•   Tangata rongonui - important people.

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Compulsory Literacy
and Language Courses
All Year 9 students must select ONE course which supports their literacy development.

     Ancient Roman                            Asia-Pacific                               English
     Civilisation and
     Language (Classics)
                                              Studies                                    Language (ESOL)

Course Overview                              Course Overview                            Course Overview
You’ve heard of the movies Gladiator,        The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean     This is for students whose first language
300 and Pompeii. Now start to learn          on earth. In this course you will look     is not English. This includes international
about the world they took place in! In       at some of the places and cultures         students, and students who are either
this course you will look at the classical   that border this vast stretch of water.    permanent or temporary residents in
world through the study of ancient           It will focus on different countries and   New Zealand.
Greek and Roman daily life, government,      cultures, with in-depth studies of our
entertainment, art and architecture.         closest neighbours in the Pacific. The
Belief systems will also be studied          course will be made up of three key
through religion and mythology as well as    aspects: history, geography, as well as
historical events such as the eruption of    culture and language.
Mount Vesuvius.

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Extra                                       French                                      Mandarin
 English

Course Overview                             Course Overview                             Course Overview
This option is designed for students who    An introduction for students to the         Students will learn to understand
struggle with English. The focus will be    French language and daily life of           simple spoken Mandarin (Chinese) and
on the building blocks of English such as   French-speakers from around the world.      to speak in simple sentences about
grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and                                                    a variety of topics. Students will learn
spelling. Strategies to improve reading,                                                everyday phrases and expressions
writing and comprehension will be                                                       which will be useful in any contact with
integral to this course.                                                                Mandarin speaking Chinese. Students
                                                                                        will also learn to read and write in simple
                                                                                        Mandarin characters as well as learn
                                                                                        about the culture and people of the
                                                                                        countries where Mandarin is spoken.

 Spanish                                     Te Reo Māori                                 The History
                                                                                          of War

Course Overview                             Course Overview                             Course Overview
This course introduces students to          Te Reo Māori is a subject that              World history is littered with war and
the language and culture of Spanish-        encompasses a range of skills and           conflict. In this course, you will look at
speaking people both in Spain and South     values associated with Te Ao Māori.         different periods in world history looking
America. Students develop the ability to    The course’s main focus is to develop       at why conflicts came about, how they
understand and communicate in simple        a standard of conversational Te Reo         were fought, and the consequences
Spanish and to appreciate the Hispanic      Māori that students can use in everyday     of conflict. It will also look at the role
way of life.                                situations.                                 changing technology has played and how
                                            Activities could be simple, to Mau Rakau    people and society were affected. Time
                                            skills, Māori cooking, localised history,   will also be taken to explore NPBHS’s
                                            traditional Māori games, learning haka,     involvement in WWI, WWII, and other
                                            and waiata.                                 conflicts.

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Compulsory
Arts Courses
All Year 9 students must select ONE course which supports their creative development.
The Arts courses are the same courses as stated later in the option section of this Prospectus. Students may not select
the same course twice, however, if there is a second Arts course they wish to study, they may select it as an option.

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Drama                                         Māori                                           Music
                                               Performing Arts

Course Overview                               Course Overview                                 Course Overview
This course provides an opportunity           This course is an introduction into Māori       This is a practical course that involves
for students to develop their personal        Performing Arts, it provides tauira with        basic guitar/keyboard playing and a little
confidence. An immensely practical course,    a significant bicultural dimension to           music theory.
Drama looks to encourage students             school life. This course will give tauira the   This course is designed to actively involve
to explore their voice, body-language,        opportunity to develop their knowledge          students in the creative process and to
movement, and use of space.                   and understanding of tikanga and Te             foster an appreciation for Music. During
Students will have the opportunity to         Reo Māori. Tauira will work in Māori and        this course the students will learn basic
perform and will learn the ins and out of a   English through simple topics such as           playing.
dramatic performance.                         haka, mōteatea, waiata-ā-ringa, mau rākau,      This half-year course is not intended for
This course will provide a clear platform     tākaro Māori, and pōwhiri.                      the student who wants to pursue NCEA
into pursuing Drama at NCEA Level 1.                                                          Music theory in the senior school.

 Performance                                   Visual Art
 Music

Course Overview                               Course Overview
This course is designed for the music         The Year 9 course is practical, hands on,
student who already plays a musical           and provides opportunities for students to
instrument and wishes to be in a band.        be creative, take risks, and problem-solve.
Students who already play a musical            The Art department values student
instrument may want to begin learning         agency and offers group and individual
another instrument. The emphasis is on        activities. It recognises learning is not a
reading music and practical development       linear or scripted activity, but it should
leading to NCEA Music.                        have personal meaning, be challenging
Students are also recommended to have         and fun.
practical music lessons either through        “Art enables us to find ourselves, and lose
the itinerant programme or privately          ourselves at the same time”.
should they wish.                             Thomas Merton

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Compulsory
Technology Courses
All Year 9 students must select ONE course which supports their technological development.
The Technology courses are the same courses as stated later in the option section of this Prospectus. Students may not select
the same course twice, however, if there is a second Technology course they wish to study, they may select it as an option.

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Computer                                  Digital                                     Graphics
 Science                                   Media

Course Overview                           Course Overview                             Course Overview
The focus of Computer Science is to       The focus of Year 9 Digital Media is to     Graphics is the subject of visual
begin to develop an understanding         begin to develop the skills involved in     communication through drawing, design,
of the skills needed for coding and       creating a range of media including: web    and presentation techniques. Any student
programming. By the end of the course,    design, coding, graphic design, coded       considering a career or vocation where
students will write code in Python and    animation, and video creation.              design, drawing, or the interpretation of
use drag-and-drop programming.                                                        drawings is required should consider
                                                                                      taking the subject. Freehand sketching,
                                                                                      technical drawing, and the use of three-
                                                                                      dimensional computer-aided modelling,
                                                                                      along with design and presentation skills,
                                                                                      are all used for portfolio assessment.

 Technology                                Technology                                  Technology
 Electronics                               Metal                                       Wood

Course Overview                           Course Overview                             Course Overview
Students in Technology Electronics will   This course will develop skills and         In Technology Wood the students
have the option to show innovation to     knowledge through the process of            produce a range of outcomes based in
resolve real problems. Using computer     making a product within an engineering      a workshop. The main project is a BBQ
modelling they will produce electronic    workshop.                                   tote box.
products. Projects can include moisture   It will introduce students to sketching     In consultation with parents and other
sensors using transistors and multi-      and drawing skills used in an engineering   stakeholders, the boys design, plan the
purpose alarms using 555 timers.          environment and also important skills       construction and develop the outcome of
From Year 10, students are introduced     such as planning, evaluation and            their BBQ tote, to their own brief. Quality
to microprocessors that require           managing themselves and others while        control and evaluation of the outcome, by
programming.                              producing a hand-built product within a     the students, is key in producing a project
                                          school workshop.                            that meets specifications.

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Optional
Courses
Student must choose TWO half year optional courses, but they MAY NOT repeat a choice from
those selected in Compulsory ‘Arts’ and ‘Technology’.

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AgriScience                                                                                             About this Course
                                                                                                           Year 9 AgriScience
                                                                                                           (9AGR) is Optional.

Course Overview                                                                                            The Faculty
The primary industries are the backbone of New Zealand’s economy and our way of life. AgriScience
is an applied science where students have the opportunity to learn by having hands-on experiences.

                                                                      Communicating in Science
Content
                                                                      • To accurately record observations and measurements.
Learn about the exciting science behind New Zealand’s                 • To be able to write a concise report based on written
primary industries. We will focus on sustainable, community-            information and/or practical work completed.
based initiatives that can be used in home gardens and                Understanding in Science
commercial agriculture. NPBHS is exceptionally well-                  • To be able to understand scientific concepts and apply it
resourced with a market garden, livestock and hydroponics.              to real life context within the primary industry.
You will be involved in “pasture to plate” projects, hands-on
experiences and the science of plant and animal production.           Participating and Contributing in Science
Be part of a future-focused course that will give you the skills      • To be able to work as part of a team in a sensible and
you need to launch an amazing career in this fast-developing            safe manner.
industry.
                                                                      • To be able to make real-life connections from scientific
                                                                        concepts taught.
Skills                                                                • Animal husbandry.
Investigating in Science
• To plan a scientific investigation in an Ag/Hort Science            Assessment
   context.                                                           A variety of assessments will be used to measure students’
• To collect and process accurate data.                               progress: reports, formal tests, practical and project-based
                                                                      work ensure a range of learning styles is catered for.

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Athlete Development                                                                                          About this Course

       Programme                                                                                                    Year 9 Athlete
                                                                                                                    Development Programme
                                                                                                                    (9ADP) is Optional.

     Course Overview                                                                                                The Faculty
     The course is designed to develop fundamental skills, strength and conditioning, good training
     habits, and develop the required mindset for successful participation in sport.

 Athlete Development Programme                                              Content and Skills
 Students who have an interest in sports will be able to apply              • Fitness testing.
 for entry into the Athlete Development Programme option                    • Strength and conditioning.
 course. Selection for sport specific classes will be made                  • Sports-specific tactics, strategies, and skills with highly
 following the skills and fitness testing afternoon in term 4.                qualified and experienced coaches.
 The course is designed to develop fundamental skills, strength             • Sport psychology:
 and conditioning, good training habits, and develop the                      - Highlighting achievement.
 required mindset for successful participation in sport.                      - Being brave.
                                                                              - Solving problems.
 There is a strong focus on self-sufficiency where students are
                                                                            • Injury prevention and management.
 expected to track their own well-being, to report and monitor
                                                                            • Nutrition and hydration.
 their health and fitness and to seek support when required.
                                                                            • Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD).
 Participation in this course will develop a high level of
 understanding of what is required to become a successful
 sportsman and a quality young man.

                                                                            To select this course, you must
 Prerequisites                                                              complete the Athlete Development
 Entry to the Athlete Development Programme course requires:                Programme application form.
 • Application at Year 8.
 • Attendance at a Year 8 skills & fitness assessment open                   Athlete Development Programme Testing
   day.                                                                      Wednesday, 17th November
 • Playing for the school in their chosen sport.                             12.30pm - 3.00pm

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Computer Science                                                                                        About this Course
                                                                                                           Year 9 Computer Studies
                                                                                                           (9COS) is Optional.

Course Overview                                                                                            The Faculty
The focus of Computer Science is to begin to develop an understanding of the skills needed
for coding and programming. By the end of the course, students will write code in Python
and use drag-and-drop programming.

IT Requirements                                                       Skills
This course is designed for students to be able to complete           Students will learn and develop:
using a Windows laptop. Classroom desktops are also                   • Coding structures and how to apply them in a program -
available for those without a laptop. All software is open              sequential statements, loops and conditional statements
source so will be free for students to download and install.          • Writing a computer program using drag and drop and a
Note: Students can take just this course, or combine with the 9         text-based language.
Digital Media course as the content is different.                     • Logical application of skills to a new problem
                                                                      • Research skills and time management in developing a
                                                                        project.
Content
                                                                      • Independent learning.
Students develop digital literacy skills that transfer across all
                                                                      • Knowledge of technology-specific language and its
curriculum areas. Project work will allow students to improve
                                                                        meaning.
their understanding of how to apply skills and knowledge in a
creative and original way.
The main areas of learning are:                                       Assessment
• Develop digital literacy skills in research.                        • Students will be evaluated on both their practical work
• Gain an understanding of good file-management practices.              and written work. Students choose a topic or combine
• The three main structures which make up good                          several topics to create a project. Students may also
  programmes will be investigated using a drag and drop                 enter online competitions which is based on computer
  programme.                                                            science problem-solving.
• Coding and problem solving using online programming                 • Problem-solving in computer science areas.
  interfaces.                                                         • Evaluating design ideas.
• Writing code in Python.                                             • Planning and managing their own project.
• Creating a game in Scratch programming.
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Digital Media                                                                                                  About this Course
                                                                                                                    Year 9 Digital Media
                                                                                                                    (9DIG) is Optional.

 Course Overview                                                                                                    The Faculty
 The focus of Year 9 Digital Media is to begin to develop the skills involved in creating a range of
 media including: web design, coding, graphic design, coded animation, and video creation.

                                                                            All software is open source, so will be free for students to
 Content
                                                                            download and install.
 The focus of Year 9 Digital Media, is to begin to develop an
                                                                            Note: Students can take just this course, or combine with
 understanding of the skills involved in researching, designing,
                                                                            the 9 Computer Science course as the content is different.
 and creating a range of media including web pages, graphic
 images and animations. The students will develop digital
 literacy and project skills that transfer across all curriculum            Skills
 areas. Project work will allow students to improve their
                                                                            Students will learn and develop skills in:
 understanding of how to apply skills and knowledge in a
                                                                            •   Creating and editing images.
 creative and original way.
                                                                            •   Learning html tags and basic inline css.
 The main areas of learning are:
                                                                            •   Understanding digital communication.
 • Graphic design.
                                                                            •   Finding information.
 • Web design and coding using html and inline css.
                                                                            •   Storing and retrieving information
 • Digital literacy and visual communication.
                                                                            •   Creating animation.
 • Research.
                                                                            •   Collaboration.
 • Simple animation including coded animation and video
                                                                            •   Project management and problem-solving.
   creation.
 • Project work - Propose, design and make.
                                                                            Overview of software and assessment
                                                                            •   GOOGLE APPS - Introduction task.
 IT Requirements
                                                                            •   Notepad ++/Atom-Coding.
 This course is designed for students to be able to complete
                                                                            •   CANVA & GIMP - Poster Design.
 using a laptop. School desktop computers are also available.
                                                                            •   WEVIDEO - Animation & video.

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