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YEAR 12 CURRICULUM GUIDE - YEAR 12
YEAR 12

CURRICULUM
GUIDE        YEAR 12

2021                   wbhs.school.nz
YEAR 12 CURRICULUM GUIDE - YEAR 12
KEY DATES

2020
Wed            29          July       Subject Selection Evening
                                      5:30pm - 7:30pm
                                      For students in Years 9 - 12 selecting 2021 subjects
                                      Senior staff, Head of Faculty staff, and Deans will be available to
                                      dicuss subject selection with students and parents/cargivers

Thurs          30          July       Year 8 Open Evening
                                      4:30pm - 7:00pm
                                      For students and parents/cargivers
                                      Tours will commence at 4:30pm, and the formal presentation will
                                      be from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
                                      Subject displays will be in the School Hall

Wed            5           Aug        Final day for online subject selection via parent portal
                                      - for Years 9 - 12 students selecting 2021 subjects

Wed - Thurs    19 - 20     Aug        Year 8 Enrolment Interviews in the School Hall
                                      - bookings are made through the School Office

2021
Tue - Thurs    19 - 21     Jan        Years 9 – 13 Deans available for subject consultation for all
                                      returning students and new enrolments

Tue            26          Jan        Years 9 & 13 students attend school
                                      Powhiri at 9.00am
                                      Years 10 – 13 Deans available at 11.00am for course changes

Mon            1           Feb        All students attend school

USEFUL WEBSITES
Career Central – www.careercentral.school.nz
Vocational Pathways – www.youthguarantee.net.nz
Careers New Zealand – www.careers.govt.nz
Occupation Outlook app – www.occupationoutlook.mbie.govt.nz
Just the Job – www.justthejob.co.nz
Student loans and allowances – www.studylink.govt.nz
Fees Free, Tertiary Education Committee – www.feesfree.govt.nz

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YEAR 12 DEANS’ LETTER

There are no compulsory subjects in Year 12 and progression/admission to Year 12 courses
depends on students meeting the criteria of each subject.
Students at this year level study six subjects. During this year students may also start working towards University
Entrance by obtaining the required 5 reading and 5 writing literacy credits in various language rich subjects.
However, we realise that university is not the pathway for all students. There are many courses, apprenticeships
and other trade related areas students can, and often do, move on to. These may involve work placements
throughout the year in areas of interest to ascertain suitability.
In order to achieve NCEA Level 2, students must gain at least 80 credits from either Achievement Standards or
Unit Standards. 60 of the 80 credits must be at Level 2 or above, plus 20 credits from Level 1 or above. The Level 1
literacy and numeracy requirements must also be met (a minimum of 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits
at Level 1 or above).
Students may also have their NCEA Endorsed with either Excellence or Merit. To do this, they must achieve 50
credits at Excellence (for Excellence) or 50 credits at either Merit or Excellence (for Merit).
Individual subjects may also be Achieved with Endorsement. This requires that the student, in the subject,
and in that year, gains:
• 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence
• At least 3 credits must come from externally assessed standards and 3 from internally assessed standards. This
  does not apply to Physical Education, Religious Studies or Level 3 Visual Arts.
It is essential that students consider the qualification(s) they wish to gain during their secondary schooling.
Combinations of subjects may lead to NCEA Level 2 and National Certificates on the NZQA Qualification
Framework.
During subject selection, guidance is available from your Whanau Teachers, Deans, Subject Teachers, and
Careers.

YEAR 12 DEANS

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YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

    Grades that can be awarded for each                  NEW ZEALAND
    Achievement Standard are:
                                                         QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
    • Achieved with Excellence
                                                         (NZQA)
    • Achieved with Merit
                                                         NZQA administers the National Qualifications
    • Achieved                                           Framework (NQF), which is a system designed
                                                         to recognise the attainment of knowledge,
    • Not Achieved
                                                         understanding and skills by all people in New
    If a student meets the standard they receive the     Zealand. Framework qualifications are quality assured
    credits regardless of the grade awarded.             and nationally recognised.
    For most Unit Standards a student will receive the   Learners who register on the Framework are able to
    following awards:                                    accumulate credits over time and at their own pace
                                                         as they work towards a qualification.
    • Achieved
    • Not Achieved
                                                         NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF
    For all assessment matters refer to the Senior
    Assessment Booklet updated and produced
                                                         EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
    each year for distribution to senior students.       (NCEA)
                                                         NCEA is the main secondary school qualification in
                                                         New Zealand for Year 12 students.
                                                         To gain an NCEA Level 2 qualification, a student must
                                                         perform against pre-determined standards. These
                                                         standards may be called Achievement Standards or
                                                         Unit Standards. Each standard is allocated a certain
                                                         number of credits. When a student has accumulated
                                                         80 credits, of which 60 are at Level 2 or above, plus
                                                         20 credits at Level 1 or above, and has met the Level
                                                         1 literacy and numeracy requirements (10 literacy
                                                         credits and 10 numeracy credits), they may be
                                                         awarded the NCEA Level 2 qualification.

                                                         VOCATIONAL PATHWAY
                                                         AWARD
                                                         Gain 60 NCEA Level 2 credits relevant to your chosen
                                                         pathway including 20 Level 2 credits from the
                                                         industry related sector.

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2018
                         POINTS TO NOTE                 FACULTY        YEAR 9                       YEAR 10                      YEAR 11 - LEVEL 1                    YEAR 12 - LEVEL 2                  YEAR 13 - LEVEL 3
                         YEAR 9                         The Arts       * Art                        * Art                         Art                                 Art Design                         Art Design +
                                                                                                                                  Digital Art                         Art Painting                       Art Painting +
                         Students study English,                                                                                                                      Photography                        Photography +
                         Science, Social Studies,                      * Drama                      * Drama                       Drama                               Drama                              Drama +
                         Mathematics, Physical                         * Music                      * Music                       Music                               Music                              Music +
                         Education, Health and
                         Materials Technology for       Health &        Health                     Health                       Health                              Health                             Health +
                         the full year. Te Reo Māori    Physical       Physical Education          Physical Education           Physical Education                  Physical Education                 Physical Education +
                                                        Education                                                                 Physical Well-being                 Physical Well-being                Physical Well-being

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                         and a choice of either
                         Art, Drama or Music, are                      * Outdoor Education          * Outdoor Education           Outdoor Education                   Outdoor Education                  Outdoor Education
                         studied for half a year.                      * Sports Specific Training    * Sports Specific Training     Personal & Social Development       Personal & Social Development      Personal & Social Development
                         Students also select two       Languages       English                     English                     English                            English                            English +
                         option subjects* which                                                                                    English Language &                 English Language &                 English Language &
                         are studied for half a year.                                                                                           Communication                     Communication                      Communication
                                                                                                                                   English Literacy
                         YEAR 10                                       * Japanese                   * Japanese                     Japanese                           Japanese                           Japanese+
                         Students study six                            * Languages via FarNet       * Languages via FarNet        Languages via FarNet                Languages via FarNet               Languages via FarNet
                         compulsory subjects and
                                                                       Te Reo Māori
                         three option subjects*.                       * Junior Maori Arts          * Junior Maori Arts           Senior Māori Arts                   Senior Māori Arts                  Senior Māori Arts
                         Please select a spare
                                                                       * Te Reo Rangatira           * Te Reo Rangatira            Te Reo Rangatira                    Te Reo Rangatira                   Te Reo Rangatira +
                         subject.                                        ESOL                         ESOL                        ESOL                                ESOL                               ESOL
                         YEAR 11                        Mathematics     Mathematics                Mathematics                 Mathematics with Externals          Mathematics with Externals         Calculus +
                         Mathematics and English                                                                                  Mathematics with Internals          Mathematics with Internals         Mathematics with Internals+
                         are compulsory. Students                                                                                 Mathematics Numeracy                                                   Statistics +
                         study six subjects all year.                  * Agriculture/Horticulture   * Agriculture/Horticulture     Agriculture/Horticulture Science   Agriculture/Horticulture Science   Agriculture/Horticulture (FarNet) +
                                                        Sciences
                         Please select a spare                         Science                     Science                       Science                                                               Science +
                         subject.                                                                                                                                     Biology                            Biology +
                                                                                                                                                                      Chemistry                          Chemistry +
                         YEAR 12                                                                                                                                      Physics                            Physics +
                         Students select six                                                                                       Science Bridging                   Science Bridging
                         subjects and a spare                                                                                                                         Forestry                           Forestry
                         subject. It is important to                                                                               Primary Industries                 Primary Industries
                         identify subjects that lead
                                                                       * Start Your Own Business    * The World of Business        Accounting                         Accounting                         Accounting +
                         to the trades and those        Social
                                                                       * The World of Money         * Money Wise                   Business Studies                   Business Studies                   Business Studies +
                         that prepare students for      Sciences                                                                   Economics                          Economics                          Economics +
                         University Entrance. It is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ACADEMIC COURSES 2021

                                                                                                                                                                      Personal Financial Management      Personal Financial Management
                         possible to repeat Level 1.                                                                                                                  Sales & Customer Service           Sales & Customer Service
                                                                                                                                                                      Tourism & Travel                   Tourism & Travel
                         YEAR 13
                                                                       * Ancient Mythology          * Classical Studies            Classical Studies                  Classical Studies                  Classical Studies +
                         Students select five
                                                                       Social Studies              Social Studies                Geography                          Geography                          Geography +
                         subjects and a spare.
                                                                                                                                   Getting Work Ready                 History                            History +
                         They may also select from                                                                                 History                            Psychology                         Psychology +
                         Years 11 and 12 subjects.

                         SUPPORTED                      Technology     * Design & Visual            * Design & Visual              Design & Visual Communication      Design & Visual Communication      Design & Visual Communication +
                                                                                   Communication                Communication
                         LEARNING                                      * Digital Technology         * Digital Technology           Digital Technology                 Digital Technology                 Digital Technology +
                         Extra learning support in                                                                                 Digital Literacy
                         a safe environment for                                                     * Electronics                  Electronic Products                Electronic Products                Electronic Products
                         those who do not cope                                                      * Product Design               Product Design                     Product Design                     Product Design
                         with the structure of                         Materials Technology        * Materials Technology         Advanced Engineering               Pre-trade Engineering & Automotive Pre-trade Engineering & Automotive
                         secondary school.                                                                                         Advanced Woodwork                  Pre-trade Woodwork                 Pre-trade Woodwork
                                                                                                                                   Engineering Trade Academy          Engineering Trade Academy

                        These subjects are compulsory          * Option subjects     + Approved subjects for University Entrance
                        FarNet is learning via the internet and ZOOM. It is similar to Correspondence but with more tutor
                        and class interaction. Students also receive one-on-one assistance from a trained teacher.

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VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS
           Creative, Cultural
           & Recreational Industries
            Actor                    Copywriter           Photographer
            Advertising Executive    Fashion Designer     Publisher
                                                                 Level 3

            Animator                 Graphic Designer     Stage/Set Designer
            Artist                   Musician             Web Designer

           Health, Community
           & Social Industries
            Ambulance Officer        Doctor            Pharmacist
            Chiropractor            Educator          Physiotherapist
            Counsellor              Nurse             Surgeon
            Dentist                 Osteopath         Social Worker

           Services
           Industries
                                                     Cleaner
            Aviation       Customs Officer            Police Officer
            Bar Manager    Firefighter                Retail Salesperson
            Baker          Hairdresser               Hotel/Restaurant Manager
            Chef           Hospitality Worker        Travel Agent

            Primary
            Industries
             Animal Attendant    Forestry                  Marine Biologist
             Beekeeping          Fishery Officer            Microbiologist
             Dairy Farmer        Horticultural Worker      Winemaker
             Ecologist           Landscape Gardener        Veterinarian

           Construction
           & Infrastructure Industries
            Architect           Electrician           Plumber
            Builder             Glazier               Roading
            Carpenter           Mining                Roofing
            Driller             Planner               Surveyor

           Manufacturing, Engineering,
           Logistics & Technology Industries
            Automotive          Engineer                Programmer
            Boat Builder        Fabrication             Technician
            CAD Operator        Machine Operator        Telecommunications
            Designer            Photographer            Website Developer
            Truck Driver        Fork-lift Operator

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Note: English and Mathematics are compulsory until NCEA Level 1.
It is important to include English, Mathematics and Science for most career options.

• Drama                     • Media Studies             • DVC                          • Maths
• Dance                     • Art Design                • Science                      • Biology
• Māori Performing          • Art                       • Digital Technology           • Outdoor Education
  Arts
                            • Photography               • Physical Education           • Sales & Customer
• Music                                                                                  Service

• Science                   • Physics                   • Social Studies               • Psychology
• Health                    • Biology                   • History                      • Statistics
• Chemistry                 • Language                  • Psychology
• Maths                     • Geography                 • Economics

• Business Studies          • Accounting                • Languages                    • Hospitality
• Economics                 • Geography                 • Digital Technology           • Psychology
• Sales & Customer          • Tourism                   • Science
  Service

• Agriculture/              • Chemistry                 • Primary Industries
  Horticulture
                            • Accounting                • Biology
• Economics
                            • Forestry                  • Business Studies
• Science

• Woodwork                  • Automotive                • Geography                    • Language
                                                                                         Rich Subject
• DVC                       • Science                   • Sales & Customer
                                                          Service                      • Calculus
• Metalwork                 • Physics
                                                        • Digital Technology
• Maths                     • Chemistry

• Maths                     • Physics                   • Language                     • Woodwork
                                                          Rich Subject
• Sciences                  • Chemistry                                                • Calculus
                                                        • Geography
• Metalwork                 • Digital Technology                                       • Electronics
                                                        • Automotive

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ADDITIONAL PATHWAYS OF LEARNING

    FARNET                                                   TRADE ACADEMIES
    FarNet is available to domestic and international        Whangarei Boys’ High School has opportunities in the
    students. Students study via a mix of the internet       Trades Academies available in Engineering, Cookery,
    and Google Hangout lessons with a distance tutor.        Automotive, Civil Construction, Design, and Primary
    FarNet is available where students have a clash of       Industries.
    two timetabled subjects and both compliment their
                                                             The fulltime L1 or L2 Engineering Trade Academy
    learning pathway. FarNet may also be available where
                                                             (ENAC) is delivered onsite at Whangarei Boys’
    Whangarei Boys’ High School is not offering a subject
                                                             High School. Boys are enrolled in English and
    that interests the student eg a Language.
                                                             Mathematics with the remainder of the time
    Once a week the boys converse online with their          designing and building Engineering and
    tutor and students in other schools. Other learning      Automotive projects.
    activities are accessed online during the rest of the
                                                             The other academies are one or two days delivered
    timetabled classes.
                                                             at NorthTec, The Design School or Wilson Trade
                                                             Academy (new for 2021).
    TE KURA                                                  To be considered for a place in a Trades Academy
    (THE CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL)                              boys need to have a conversation with one of their
                                                             Deans or a Trades Academy Coordinator and select
    This is offered to students online who have New
                                                             Pre-trade Engineering & Automotive, and Business
    Zealand Citizenship and are wanting a subject where
                                                             Studies or Personal Financial Management and
    Whangarei Boys’ High School does not have a class.
                                                             Mathematics, English and Science.
    Boys work in a supervised classroom and have access
    to one-on-one teacher assistance.                        Students accepted into the Primary Industries
                                                             Trade Academy study aspects of the industry as
    Te Kura and FarNet students need to meet
                                                             a whole in class but also have many opportunities
    pre-requisites and must be self-directed.
                                                             for active learning in areas such as Pest Control,
    Contact persons: Mrs Miller & Deans                      Fencing, Chainsaw Use & Safety, Work Safe & First
                                                             Aid, Riparian Planting, and Pollution Control. To
                                                             be considered for a place in the Primary Industries
    GATEWAY                                                  Academy boys must select the Primary Industry
    This is structured workplace learning, mostly for        subject and show a genuine interest in this industry.
    students in Years 12 and 13. They experience an unpaid   Contact persons: Mrs P. O’Leary, Miss D. Thompson,
    placement in a work place which interests them for       & Deans
    one day each week for six to ten weeks. The work
    placement may occur during the school holidays.
    Boys should express their interest in a Gateway
    placement when they select their subjects.
    Examples are:
    • Trades Engineering
    • Retail
    • Electrical
    • Plumbing
    • Sport & Recreation
    • Building
    • Computing
    • Automotive
    Contact persons: Mrs Draper & Deans

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Level 2: Title of Standard:                        I or E *   Cr *
                     ARTS FACULTY                                                       Use complex performance skills
                                                                        R   91216       associated with a drama form or           I        4
                    ART DESIGN (12ARD)                                                  period
Students will learn and develop a range of skills from drawing                          Perform a substantial acting role in
                                                                        R   91218                                                 I        5
and rendering through to graphic and 3-dimensional computer                             a scripted production
aided design. An interesting range of projects are designed to                          Discuss drama elements,
extend students and develop creative problem solving skills.                            techniques, conventions
                                                                        W   91219                                                 E        4
Students will prepare a workbook and present a folio of work for                        and technologies within live
external moderation.                                                                    performance
Entry requirement: Level 1 Art, Level 1 Digital Art or HoD              R               Discuss a drama theatre form or
                                                                            91215                                                 E        4
discretion. An understanding of basic computing skills in               W               period with reference to a text
particular Photoshop/ 3D modelling programs an advantage. No
                                                                        The external examinations are optional and offer the opportunity
changes into Art Design after Week 4.
                                                                        for students to gain endorsement in Drama. Internal standard
Achievement Standards offered:                                          91216 is offered as an extra opportunity and to prepare students
Level 2: Title of Standard:                           I or E *   Cr *   for the external examination 91215.

           Use drawing methods to apply                                 Cost: There will be a further charge necessary to help pay for
91310      knowledge of conventions appropriate          I        4     viewing performances throughout the year
           to design                                                    Contact person: Ms F. Churcher
           Develop ideas in a related series of
91315      drawings appropriate to established           I        4                             MUSIC (12MUS)
           design practice
                                                                        This is an academic course. It involves solo and group
           Produce a systematic body of work that                       performances, continued development of composition and aural
91320      shows understanding of art making             E        12    skills, combined with an in-depth study of musical works and
           conventions and ideas within design                          score reading.
Cost: $51 to be paid at the start of Term 1. This covers a take-home    Entry requirement: Ideally, students should have at least three
component of $31 and printing costs of $20.                             years of instrumental tuition. Students should continue to take
Contact persons: Mrs V. Luders & Mr M. Allen                            lessons throughout the year and participation in performance
                                                                        groups is encouraged. Students should be able to read music
                   ART PAINTING (12ARP)                                 notation. Entry at the HoD Music’s discretion where adequate
                                                                        music skills are demonstrated.
Students will develop a wide range of skills and traditions in Art.
                                                                        Achievement Standards selected from:
Entry requirement: NCEA Level 1 Art, Level 1 Digital Art or HoD
discretion                                                              Level 2: Title of Standard:                            I or E * Cr *
Achievement Standards offered:                                          91270      Performing two substantial pieces of            I       6
                                                                                   music as a featured soloist
Level 2: Title of Standard:                           I or E *   Cr *
                                                                        91274      Perform a substantial piece of music            I       3
            Use drawing methods to apply                                           as a featured soloist on a second
91311       knowledge of conventions appropriate         I        4                instrument
            to painting
                                                                        91272      Demonstrate ensemble skills by                  I       4
            Develop ideas in a related series of                                   performing a substantial piece of music
91316       drawings appropriate to established          I        4                as a member of a group
            painting practice
                                                                        91271      Compose two substantial pieces of               I       6
            Produce a systematic body of work that                                 music
91321       shows understanding of art making            E        12
            conventions and ideas within painting                       91275      Demonstrate aural understanding                E        4
                                                                                   through written representation
Cost: $8 take-home component for students carrying on from
                                                                        91276      Demonstrate knowledge of conventions           E        4
year 11 and $18 for students new to the subject to cover the cost
                                                                                   in a range of music scores
of an art folio. There may be costs to help pay for field trips.
                                                                        91277      Demonstrate understanding of two               E        6
Equipment recommended: Students are advised to have their
                                                                                   substantial contrasting music works
own set of art materials for homework
                                                                        91273      Devise an instrumentation for an                I       4
Contact person: Mrs V. Luders
                                                                                   ensemble

                        DRAMA (12DRA)                                   91278      Investigate an aspect of New Zealand            I       4
                                                                                   music
This course develops student’s understanding of theatre and
the skills associated with performing. Students will develop            The external exams are optional and offer the opportunity to
self-management in their learning and pre-paring roles. They            gain Endorsement in Music.
will have the opportunity to create their own drama and to              Contact person: Ms V. Hill
perform key roles within a full-length play. There will also be the
opportuntiy to take part in the University of Otago, Sheilah Winn
Shakespear Festival.
Entry requirement: At least 9 credits at NCEA Level 1, which
may be waived at the discretion of the HoD where a student has
demonstrated an appropriate level of performance skills.
Achievement Standards offered:
        Level 2: Title of Standard:                   I or E *   Cr *
                Apply drama techniques in a
R       91213                                            I        4
                scripted context
                Devise and perform a drama to
        91214                                            I        5
                realise an intention

                                                                                * E= External    I=Internal     Cr= Credits
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PHOTOGRAPHY (12PHO)                                      Level 1:    Title of Standard:                           I or E *   Cr *
    An introductory course for Photography investigating artist                           Demonstrate kayaking skills on
                                                                              20818                                                       I        2
    models, techniques and digital photography skills. Students                           sheltered or slow moving water
    will prepare a workbook and present a folio of work for external
    moderation.                                                               20210       Experience rock climbing                        I        1
    Entry requirement: Level 1 Art, Level 1 Digital Art or HoD                448         Experience a caving trip                        I        1
    discretion
                                                                                          Complete beginner orienteering
    Achievement Standards offered:                                            20141                                                       I        1
                                                                                          courses
    Level 2: Title of Standard:                            I or E *    Cr *               Demonstrate quality movement in the
                                                                              90964                                                       I        3
               Use drawing methods to apply                                               performance of a physical activity
    91312      knowledge of conventions appropriate            I        4     Level 2:
               to photography
                                                                                          Demonstrate personal and social
               Develop ideas in a related series of                           467         development through participation in            I        3
    91317      drawings appropriate to established             I        4                 adventure-based learning
               photography practice
                                                                              431         Navigate in good visibility on land             I        3
               Produce a systematic body of work
               that shows understanding of art                                426         Experience camping                              I        3
    91322                                                     E         12
               making conventions and ideas within                                        Demonstrate basic rock climbing
                                                                              444                                                         I        1
               photography                                                                movement
    Cost: Students are expected to have their own SLR Digital                 Cost: $250
    camera or hire a camera from the Art Department. Charge for               Contact persons: Mr S. Huurnink & Mr J. Thomas
    camera hire is $50 with $25 bond being refundable.
    $70 payable at the start of Term 1. This covers a take-home                          OUTDOOR EDUCATION (12OED)
    component of $50 and printing costs of $20.
                                                                              This course should provide learning experiences to develop
    Contact persons: Mrs C. Fleming & Mrs V. Luders                           personal and social skills for moving safely in a variety of settings.
                                                                              These learning experiences should also develop the
                                                                              understandings and skills which underpin successful outdoor
                     HEALTH & PHYSICAL                                        activity including the ability to deal with emergencies and an

                    EDUCATION FACULTY                                         increase in the awareness of the need for conservation of the
                                                                              environment.
                                                                              Outdoor Education activities include but are not limited to:
                           HEALTH (12HLT)                                     abseiling, rock climbing, kayaking, caving, outdoor navigation,
    This course develops the concept of hauora/well-being as we               camping, Adventure Based Learning (ABL) and Outdoor First
    learn to explore a wide variety of health issues that face us in          Aid.
    everyday life. Students will learn life skills and be equipped to         Entry requirement: HoD discretion - a high standard of responsible
    move into people related careers.                                         behaviour is required and a genuine interest in outdoor education
    Students will implement an action plan in the form of a health            activities. Students do not need to have completed Level 1 OED to
    promoting project involving independent research within the               enter this course.
    community. They will also examine one concept of stress, safety           Unit Standards offered:
    for themselves and others, sexuality issues, and the effect of
    alcohol on driving.                                                       Level 2: Title of Standard:                             I or E *    Cr *

    Entry requirement: HoD discretion                                         431        Navigate in good visibility on land              I        3

    Achievement Standards offered:                                                       Gather and apply weather information
                                                                              20159                                                       I        2
                                                                                         to an outdoor recreation activity
    Level 2: Title of Standard:                            I or E *    Cr *
                                                                                         Demonstrate performance of a physical
                                                                              91330                                                       I        4
    91237       Take action to enhance an aspect of           I         5                activity in an applied setting
                people’s well-being within the school                         426        Experience camping                               I        3
                or wider community
                                                                              20157      Top rope rock climbing and abseiling             I        3
    91239       Analyse issues related to sexuality           I         5
                and gender to develop strategies for                          91334      Demonstrate social responsibility                I        3
                addressing the issues                                                SCUBA dive in open water (optional
                                                                              28392*                                                      I        7
    91235       Analyse an adolescent health issue            E         5            only, cost: $740 extra)

    91236       Evaluate factors that influence people’s      I         5     *A SCUBA diving course will be available as an optional extra
                ability to manage change                                      and will incur a cost of $740. It will be organised and supervised
                                                                              by WBHS staff and delivered by DiveHQ outside of school
    Contact person: Mrs D. Cooper                                             hours. Successful participants will receive Open Water Dive
                                                                              certification.
         MULTI-LEVEL OUTDOOR EDUCATION
                                                                              Cost: $230
                    (OED Multi)                                               To ensure the safe delivery of the trips the school invests in
    This course is aimed at students looking for outdoor adventure            high quality gear and qualified, experienced staff. There is an
    experiences with extra support. It has a focus on student                 associated cost to each student for the activities based course of
    development and building confidence. It is designed for                   $230 for the year long programme. This cost will cover transport,
    students wanting to pursue outdoor education and who may                  safety equipment, food during overnight trips and qualified,
    find that the other OED options move too quickly in terms of              experienced staff who will ensure the safe delivery of all trips.
    covering content.
                                                                              For students or families where there may be an issue of
    Entry requirement: Open to all senior year levels - HoD                   financial hardship, there are options to pay this amount over
    discretion                                                                time or have a subsidy through the hardship fund. Please
    Unit Standards offered:                                                   contact Yvonne Nees (y.nees@wbhs.school.nz) if you would
                                                                              like to organise a payment plan, or Mike Elliot (m.elliot@wbhs.
    Level 1:    Title of Standard:                          I or E *   Cr *
                                                                              school.nz) for access to the hardship fund.
                Experience and complete Abseiling
    20152                                                         I     1
                sessions
    * E= External    I=Internal      Cr= Credits
      UE Lit:        R = Reading     W = Writing       RW = Both                                                               Curriculum Guide 2021
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Full payment, or a payment plan to pay the full amount by the          Level 2: Title of Standard:                                I or E *   Cr *
end of Term 1, will need to be processed by the end of Week 3,
Term 1.                                                                           Demonstrate understanding of the
                                                                       91329      application of biophysical principles to           I        4
An alternate free course is offered:                                              training for physical activity
Achievement/Unit Standards offered:                                               Perform a physical activity in an applied
                                                                       91330                                                         I        4
                                                                                  setting
Level 2: Title of Standard:                          I or E *   Cr *
                                                                                  Examine the significance for self,
         Gather and apply weather information
20159                                                   I        2     91331      others and society of a sporting event, a          I        4
         to an outdoor recreation activity
                                                                                  physical activity, or a festival
         Consistently demonstrate social
91334                                                                  Contact persons: Mr N. Smith & Mr J. Thomas
         responsibility through applying a social       I        3
(2.8)
         responsibility model in physical activity
         Analyse the application of risk                                          PHYSICAL WELL-BEING (12PWB)
91333
         management strategies to a                     I        3     This course aims to develop the knowledge, understanding,
(2.7)
         challenging outdoor activity                                  skills and attitudes needed to maintain and enhance personal
         Describe benefits of participation in                         health and physical well-being.
27299                                                   I        2
         recreation in the local community                             Entry requirement: HoD discretion
         Access sources of information for use in                      Achievement Standard offered:
8567                                                    I        2
         recreation
                                                                       Level 2: Title of Standard:                                I or E * Cr *
         Describe personal involvement in
91282    a social action related to rights and          I        5                     Demonstrate performance of a physical
                                                                       91330
                                                                                       activity in an applied setting
                                                                                                                                         I    4
         responsibilities
This programme has been designed to avoid cost to students,            Unit Standards offered:
and has a large theoretical component. Unfortunately, there are                        Demonstrate relevance of principles of
no trips due to cost constraints.                                      6571
                                                                                       nutrition and health
                                                                                                                                         I    2
Cost: Free                                                             Level 3: Title of Standard:                                I or E * Cr *
Contact persons: Mr S. Huurnink & Mr J. Thomas                                         Demonstrate knowledge of the human
                                                                       30636
                                                                       (v1)
                                                                                       body and its movement during exercise             I    7
       PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT                                                   and stretching
                   (12PSD)                                             30447
                                                                                       Demonstrate basic knowledge of
This course is an alternative course to Health. It supports            (v2)
                                                                                       anatomical structures and physiological           I    5
students in their ability to develop personal well-being skills                        responses to exercise
significant for becoming an up and coming fine man within              Contact persons: Mr I. Morgan & Mr J. Thomas
our community. Interpersonal skills that support an individual’s
ability to work co-operatively with others are improved and
challenged in each unit offered. A variety of health promotion
agencies such as ACC Mates and Dates; Police programme Love                            LANGUAGES FACULTY
Me Not; Upstander workshops; Drug Awareness campaigns will
support the units we complete.
                                                                                                ENGLISH (12ENG)
Students will be supported in taking responsibility for planning
their own learning programme.                                          A modular study of language and literature focusing on the
                                                                       requirements of the standards listed below.
Entry requirement: HoD approval
                                                                        • Writing skills (Expository and creative)
Unit Standards offered:                                                 • Novel, poetry, short story and film studies
Level 2: Title of Standard:                          I or E *   Cr *    • Role-play/speaking
7118     Manage your own learning programme             I        3     Entry requirement: 15 credits from Achievement Standards at
                                                                       Level 1, including one external Achievement Standard, or at HoD
         Produce a plan to enhance own
7117                                                    I        2     discretion
         learning
                                                                       NB: In 2016 The University of Auckland introduced their
3492     Write a short report                           I        3
                                                                       Academic English Language Requirement (AELR). Applicants
         Apply a problem solving method to a                           must gain a minimum of 17 credits in English at NCEA Level 2
7123                                                    I        2
         problem                                                       and/or Level 3
Achievement Standard offered:                                          Achievement Standards offered:
91236    Evaluate factors that influence change         I        5             Level 2: Title of Standard:                        I or E * Cr *
Contact person: Mrs D. Cooper                                                             Analyse specified aspect(s) of
                                                                       R
                                                                               91098      studied written text(s), supported         E        4
                                                                       W
                                                                                          by evidence
         PHYSICAL EDUCATION (12PED)
                                                                                          Analyse significant aspect(s) of
The course consists of both practical and theoretical elements         R                  unfamiliar written text(s) through
and offers a comprehensive understanding of Physical                           91100                                                 E        4
                                                                       W                  close reading, supported by
Education at this level.                                                                  evidence
Entry requirement: Achieved in all Level 1 Standards and HoD                              Produce a selection of crafted and
approval                                                               W       91101                                                  I       6
                                                                                          controlled writing
Achievement Standards offered:                                                            Construct and deliver a crafted and
                                                                               91102                                                  I       3
Level 2: Title of Standard:                          I or E *   Cr *                      controlled oral text

         Examine the role and significance of                                  91104      Analyse significant connections             I       4
91327    physical activity in the lives of young         I       3                        Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral
         people in New Zealand                                                 91107      text(s) through close viewing and/or        I       3
         Demonstrate understanding of how and                                             listening, supported by evidence
91328    why biophysical principles relate to the        I       5     Contact person: Mr M. Nogher
         learning of physical skills

                                                                                * E= External     I=Internal      Cr= Credits
Curriculum Guide 2021                                                             UE Lit:         R = Reading     W = Writing       RW = Both
                                                                                                                                                    9
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION                                            Level 2:    Title of Standard:                        I or E *   Cr *
                   (12ELC)                                                                    Interact using spoken Japanese to
     This course offers a mix of Achievement Standards and Unit                   91134       share information and justify ideas and      I        5
     Standards at Level 2. A significant part of the course is project                        opinions in different situations
     based and incorporates a wide range of skills required in the                            Give a spoken presentation in
     workplace, including:                                                        91135       Japanese that communicates                   I        4
      • Research                                                                              information, ideas and opinions
      • Reading texts for information                                                         Demonstrate understanding of
      • Report writing                                                            91136       a variety of written and/or visual           E        5
                                                                                              Japanese text(s) on familiar matters
      • Speaking to an audience
     This course will prepare students for both English courses                               Write a variety of text types in
                                                                                  91137       Japanese to convey information, ideas,       I        5
     available at Level 3. It offers the opportunity to work cross-
                                                                                              and opinions in genuine contexts
     curricular with other subjects that the student is taking in Year
     12.                                                                          Contact person: Mrs D. Williamson
     Entry requirement: Students will be selected at HoD discretion
     NB: In 2016 The University of Auckland introduced their
                                                                                              LANGUAGES via FarNet (12LANf)
     Academic English Language Requirement (AELR). Applicants                     These courses cater for students who wish to study languages
     must gain a minimum of 17 credits in English at NCEA Level 2                 that are not currently available in WBHS, or who wish to gain
     and/or Level 3.                                                              qualifications in their first or second language. Dependent
                                                                                  on their ability, students may complete Level 2 internal and
     Achievement Standards offered:
                                                                                  external assessments. FarNet offers a range of courses in French,
           Level 2: Title of Standard:                          I or E *   Cr *   German, Korean, Mandarin, Samoan, Spanish and Tongan.
                      Produce a selection of crafted and                          Please contact me if you require information about other
     W     91101                                                       I    6     languages you might wish to study.
                      controlled writing
                      Construct and deliver a crafted and                         Boys study in a supervised class with access to the required
           91102                                                       I    3     learning resources.
                      controlled oral text
                      Research and evaluate texts. Use                            The course duration is mostly for a full year.
     R     91105      information literacy skills to form              I    4     Cost: $30 to be paid at the start of term 1 for access to Education
                      developed conclusion(s)                                     Perfect as an online language resource used by FarNet tutors.
                      Develop personal responses to a                             Contact person: Mrs D. Miller
     R     91106                                                       I    4
                      selection of texts
                      Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral                                   SENIOR MĀORI ARTS (12SMA)
           91107      text(s) through close viewing and/or             I    3     This course offers a combination of Māori Performing Arts
                      listening, supported by evidence                            standards, Māori Tourism, and Tikanga Māori standards. It is
     Contact person: Mr M. Nogher                                                 a composite Year 11 - 13 class and offers both numeracy and
                                                                                  literacy standards.
                                ESOL (12ESL)                                      Prior knowledge of Māori Performing Arts and Te Reo Māori is
     English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) assessments                   not essential, but is, to an extent, an advantage.
     are conducted in English, which must not be the student’s first              Unit Standards offered:
     language.
                                                                                  Level 2: Title of Standard:                           I or E * Cr *
     English Language (EL) Unit Standards offered:
                                                                                             Describe, and explain the purpose of,
     Level 3:      Title of Standard:                           I or E *   Cr *   27126      pūrakāu (gods, demigods) in accordance         I       3
                                                                                             with ngā kōrero tuku iho
                   Demonstrate understanding of
     28052                                                         I        5
                   detailed spoken instructions (EL)                                         Describe, and explain the purpose of,
                                                                                  27127      pakiwaitara in accordance with ngā             I       3
                   Read and understand texts on familiar
     28056                                                         I        5                kōrero tuku iho
                   topics (EL)
                                                                                             Explain the use of karakia in accordance
                   Read and understand texts for                                  27129                                                     I       2
     28057                                                         I        5                with tikanga
                   practical purposes (EL)
                                                                                             Demonstrate knowledge and skills of
                   Present information on a familiar topic                        13363                                                     I       6
     28064                                                         I        5                waiata-ā-ringa
                   (EL)
                                                                                             Describe the life and achievements of a
     28068         Write texts on familiar topics (EL)             I        5     16054                                                     I       2
                                                                                             Māori leader
     28069         Write texts for practical purposes (EL)         I        5
                                                                                             Demonstrate knowledge and skills of
                                                                                  13371                                                     I       6
     Cost: IELTS examination $365 (optional)                                                 haka
     Contact person: Mr R. Atkinson                                                          Demonstrate knowledge and skills of
                                                                                  13359                                                     I       6
                                                                                             mōteatea
                            JAPANESE (12JAP)                                      Cost: $10 for materials
     The Japanese Level 2 course continues to build on the Level                  Contact person: Mr W. Cooper
     1 course, with a focus on language skills, communication
     functions and Japanese culture.                                                           TE REO RANGATIRA (12TRR)
     Entry requirement: Successful completion of the Year 11 course               This course is an in depth study of Te Reo Māori with greater
     and/or HoD discretion                                                        emphasis on oral and written skills. These will include:
     Achievement Standards offered:                                                • Oral fluency and communication skills
     Level 2:      Title of Standard:                           I or E *   Cr *    • Reading comprehension and greater understanding
                                                                                   • Research and essay skills
                   Demonstrate understanding of a
                                                                                   • A closer look at customs and protocols of classical and
     91133         variety of spoken Japanese texts on             E        5
                   familiar matters                                                  modern life

     * E= External      I=Internal       Cr= Credits
       UE Lit:          R = Reading      W = Writing        RW = Both                                                           Curriculum Guide 2021
10
Entry requirement: Successful completion of Year 11 and/or HoD          Level 2: Title of Standard:                            I or E *    Cr *
discretion. This course also includes a range of Unit Standards
based on listening, speaking and writing on a range of topics.                     Apply trigonometric relationships in
                                                                        91259                                                     I         3
                                                                                   solving problems
Achievement Standards offered:
                                                                                   Apply network methods in solving
     Level 2: Title of Standard:                      I or E *   Cr *   91260                                                     I         2
                                                                                   problems
     91284     Whakarongo (Listening)                       I     6                Investigate situations involving
                                                                        91268                                                     I         2
W    91287     Tuhituhi (Writing)                           I     6                elements of chance using a simulation

R                                                                                  Apply systems of equations in solving
     91288     Waihanga Tuhi (Creative writing)             I     4     91269                                                     I         2
W                                                                                  problems

R    91286     Pānui (Reading)                              I     4     Equipment recommended: A calculator, preferably a Casio 9750
                                                                        Graphic calculator
     91285     Kōrero (Speaking)                            I     6
                                                                        Contact person: Mr A. Kitson
Māori Performing Arts Unit Standards: Students are able to
select Level 1-3 MPA Unit Standards where applicable. These will
be covered in the senior Te Reo classes unless modified since
date of print.                                                                           SCIENCE FACULTY
Contact person: Mr W. Cooper
                                                                           AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
                                                                                        (12AHS)
           MATHEMATICS FACULTY                                          More academic than Level 1, involving research, investigation and
                                                                        reporting skills.
 MATHEMATICS WITH EXTERNALS (12MAE)                                     Entry requirement: Achievement in Year 11 Agriculture/
                                                                        Horticulture Science or at discretion of TiC
12MAT is a course of study working towards six Level 2
Achievement Standards in Mathematics and Statistics.                    Achievement and Unit Standards selected from:
Successful completion of this course will ensure that students          Level 2:    Title of Standard:                          I or E *   Cr *
have the skills required to continue on to the Level 3 Statistics
and Calculus courses.                                                               Describe physical factors of the
                                                                        91290       environment and techniques used to             E        4
Entry requirement: A student must have gained Achievement                           modify these for plant production
Standards 91027, 91028 and two Level 1 internally assessed
Mathematics standards. Entry may be at the discretion of the                        Carry out practical investigation with
                                                                        91289                                                         I     4
HoF.                                                                                supervision

Achievement Standards offered: (this may change slightly)                           Demonstrate knowledge of the
                                                                        US21039                                                       I     10
                                                                                    development of organic horticulture
Level 2:   Title of Standard:                        I or E *    Cr *
                                                                        91296       Produce a landscape plan                          I     4
           Apply algebraic methods in solving
91261                                                   E         4                 Demonstrate understanding of
           problems
                                                                                    livestock reproductive techniques
           Apply calculus methods in solving                            91293                                                         I     4
91262                                                   E         5                 in commercial production in New
           problems                                                                 Zealand
           Apply graphical methods in solving                           The inclusion of some Unit Standards will be dependent on the
91257                                                    I        4
           problems                                                     abilities and interests of the students
           Apply probability methods in solving                         Cost: There may be transport costs for field trips
91267                                                   E         4
           problems
                                                                        Contact person: Mr D. Jennings
           Use statistical methods to make an
91264                                                    I        4
           inference
                                                                                                BIOLOGY (12BIO)
           Apply trigonometric relationships in                         The course will cover theory and practical aspects of Biology
91259                                                    I        3
           solving problems
                                                                        with a total of 16-20 credits.
Equipment recommended: A calculator, preferably a Casio 9750            Entry requirement: 12 credits from Level 1 Science (must include
Graphic calculator                                                      the Biology Achievement Standard 90948) or at discretion of TiC
Contact person: Mr A. Kitson                                            Achievement Standards offered:
                                                                        Level 2:    Title of Standard:                         I or E *    Cr *
    MATHEMATICS WITH INTERNALS (12MAI)
12MAB offers Level 2 standards that are all internally assessed. It                 Demonstrate understanding of life
                                                                        91156                                                     E         4
                                                                                    processes at the cellular level
is for students who need time to develop their understanding
and skills. This course may possibly lead to Year 13 Statistics                     Demonstrate understanding of
                                                                        91157                                                     E         4
(13MAS) if a student does well in all of the assessments and at                     genetic variation and change
the Mathematics HoF’s discretion.                                                   Demonstrate understanding of gene
                                                                        91159                                                     E         4
Entry requirement: Students who have gained 12 or more credits                      expression
in Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics but have not achieved                         Carry out a practical investigation in a
eligibility for the 12MAT course in Mathematics. Entry may be at        91153                                                     I         4
                                                                                    biology context
the discretion of HoF.
                                                                                    Demonstrate understanding of
Achievement Standards offered: (this may change slightly)               91155       adaptation of plants or animals to            I         3
Level 2: Title of Standard:                          I or E *    Cr *               their way of life (optional)

           Apply coordinate geometry in solving                                     Investigate a pattern in an ecological
91256                                                   I         2     91158                                                     I         4
           problems                                                                 community

           Apply graphical methods in solving                           Cost: There may be transport costs for field trips
91257                                                   I         4
           problems                                                     Contact person: Mrs R. Thornton
           Apply sequences and series in solving
91258                                                   I         2
           problems

                                                                                * E= External    I=Internal      Cr= Credits
Curriculum Guide 2021                                                             UE Lit:        R = Reading     W = Writing      RW = Both
                                                                                                                                                  11
CHEMISTRY (12CHE)                                      All students are encouraged to participate in extra learning and
                                                                                assessment opportunities which are available through short
     The content of this course is based on Quantitative Analysis,              courses and field trips.
     Redox Reactions, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Reactivity and
     Bonding.                                                                   Contact person: Mrs B. Van Rooyen

     Entry requirement: 14 credits from Level 1 Science (must include
     Chemistry Achievement Standard 90944, 90930 and Physics
                                                                                                       PHYSICS (12PHY)
     Achievement Standard 90940). It is recommended that students               A modular study of Physics designed for students who wish to pursue
     achieve at merit or better in Level 1 Acids and Bases. Those who           Physics in Year 13 or extend their skills base as a pre-requisite for other
     do not qualify for the entry requirement need permission from              studies.
     TiC.                                                                       Entry requirement: 12 credits in Year 11 Science which must
     Achievement Standards offered:                                             include AS90940 Mechanics, AS90935 Physics Investigation
                                                                                and 4 credits from Year 11 Mathematics which include AS91027
     Level 2: Title of Standard:                              I or E *   Cr *   Algebra. It is recommended that students achieve at merit or
                Carry out practical investigation into                          better in Level 1 Mechanics before considering Level 2 Physics.
     91910      a substance present in a consumer                    I    4     Achievement Standards offered:
                product using quantitive analysis
                                                                                Level 2: Title of Standard:                                 I or E * Cr *
                Carry out an investigation into chemical
     91911      species present in a sample using                    I    3               Take measurements of physical
                qualitative analysis                                            91168     quantities and analyse data graphically              I       4
                                                                                          to determine a relationship
                Demonstrate understanding of
     91164      bonding, structure, properties and                E       5     91170     Demonstrate understanding of waves                   E       4
                energy changes                                                            Demonstrate understanding of
                                                                                91171                                                          E       6
                Demonstrate understanding of                                              mechanics
     91165      the properties of selected organic                E       4               Demonstrate understanding of atomic
                compounds                                                       91172                                                          I       3
                                                                                          and nuclear physics
                Demonstrate understanding of                                              Demonstrate understanding of
     91166                                                        E       4     91173                                                          E       6
                chemical reactivity                                                       electricity and electromagnetism
                Demonstrate understanding of
     91167                                                           I    3     Cost: There may be cost for resources.
                oxidation-reduction
                                                                                Contact person: Mr S. Kumar
     Cost: There may be costs for resources.
     Contact person: Mr C.M. Lai                                                           PRIMARY INDUSTRIES (12PIN)
                                                                                Students will gain a deeper understanding of the technical
                          FORESTRY (12FOR)                                      aspects of the primary industries as preparation for employment
     This course is offered in partnership with the Forestry Industry           and further study in that sector of the economy. The class will
     Training Organisation. Some units are assessed by WBHS. The                study a selection of standards from the list below. All students
     First Aid course and Chainsaw course are run by an external                will be invited to apply for a place in the Primary Industries
     provider. The course credits to the National Certificate in                Academy and so undertake a relevant placement during the
     Forestry. Students will be offered the opportunity of applying for         year. Achievement will count towards NCEA Level 2 plus the
     a place in the Primary Industries Academy which provides extra             New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2).
     field trips, an extended Gateway placement and the payment of              Students in 12PIN will have an option of choosing Livestock
     most fees.                                                                 farming, Dairy farming or Horticulture.
     Entry requirement: 15 credits Year 11. A selection of the                  Entry requirement: Level 1 Primary Industries or at TiC discretion
     units below will be offered, including Chainsaw Safety and                 Unit Standards selected from:
     Operation, First Aid and Safety in the Workplace
     Unit Standards offered:                                                    Level 2: Title of Standard:                                I or E *   Cr *
                                                                                          Demonstrate knowledge of livestock
     Level 2:    Title of Standard:                           I or E *   Cr *   19116                                                          I       2
                                                                                          behaviour and animal welfare
                 Demonstrate knowledge of principles                                      Maintain hand tools and service small
     22997                                                       I        5     4                                                              I       5
                 of commercial forestry                                                   engines used in horticulture
                 Demonstrate knowledge of the                                   21556     Control weeds under supervision                      I       2
     6916        approved code of practice relating to           I        5
                 chainsaw use                                                             Demonstrate knowledge of soils and
                                                                                22174                                                          I       5
                                                                                          fertilisers
                 Demonstrate basic chainsaw
     6917                                                        I        5               Maintain a documented work record of
                 operation                                                      2803                                                           I       5
                                                                                          horticultural activities
                 Demonstrate knowledge of general
     17769       health, safety and environmental                I        6               Demonstrate knowledge of hazards,
                 requirements in forestry                                       23540     hazard control, and the consequences of              I       5
                                                                                          injury in a rural workplace
                 Provide first aid for life threatening
     26551                                                       I        2               Locate hazards, describe safety procedures,
                 conditions
                                                                                23541     and demonstrate safe work practices in a             I       5
                 Demonstrate knowledge of common                                          rural workplace
     26552       first aid conditions and how to                 I        1
                 respond to them                                                20574     Identify plants                                      I       5

                 Demonstrate knowledge of selecting                                       Demonstrate knowledge of factors which
     6951                                                        I        4     22191                                                          I       5
                 plantation trees                                                         influence plant growth

                 Demonstrate knowledge of plantation                                      Plant trees or shrubs under close
     1227                                                        I        5     2765                                                           I       5
                 forest harvesting                                                        supervision

     Level 3:                                                                   19112     Check and report on livestock                        I       4

                 Demonstrate knowledge of ground                                          Assist with handling and treatment of
     1256                                                        I        4     19114                                                          I       6
                 based log extraction                                                     livestock

     * E= External    I=Internal       Cr= Credits
       UE Lit:        R = Reading      W = Writing        RW = Both                                                               Curriculum Guide 2021
12
Level 2: Title of Standard:                             I or E *   Cr *                 BUSINESS STUDIES (12BUS)
           Assist with handling livestock when                            This course builds on concepts taught in Level 1 Business
19106      moving and drafting, and when livestock             I     4    Studies, with the focus at Level 2 being on large New Zealand
           are distressed                                                 business. Students will also have the opportunity to work with
                                                                          their peers on their own business project, whilst contributing
Cost: There may be costs associated with field trips                      funds to a community organisation of their choice.
Contact person: Mr D. Jennings                                            Achievement Standards offered:

              SCIENCE BRIDGING (12SCB)                                    Level 2:     Title of Standard:                         I or E *   Cr *
This course provides a pathway for students wishing to continue                        Demonstrate understanding of the
                                                                          90843                                                      E        4
with the Sciences in Year 12. It covers all four learning areas and                    internal operations of a large business
is for boys interested in Science who are not entering specialised
                                                                                       Apply business knowledge to a critical
Science topics e.g. Physics. Theoretical and practical aspects will       90845        problem(s) in a given large business          E        4
be covered.                                                                            context
Entry requirement: 8 credits from Year 11 Science (11SCI) or 8                         Conduct market research for a new or
credits from Year 11 Science Bridging (11SCB)                             90846                                                      I        3
                                                                                       existing product
Achievement Standards offered:                                                         Investigate the application of
                                                                          90847                                                      I        4
                                                                                       motivation theory in a business
Level 2:    Title of Standard:                         I or E *    Cr *
                                                                                       Carry out, review and refine a business
            Demonstrate understanding of the
                                                                          90848        activity within a community context           I        9
91163       chemistry used in the development of           I        3
                                                                                       with guidance
            a current technology
            Demonstrate understanding of                                  Contact persons: Ms K. Price & Mr. T. Yung
91169       physics related to a selected context          I        3
            (electrical)                                                                CLASSICAL STUDIES (12CLS)
            Investigate biological material at the                        Why take Classical Studies? It introduces so much of what we have
91160                                                      I        3     inherited from the Greeks and Romans, such as law, philosophy,
            microscopic level
                                                                          language, literature, history, drama, sports, politics, art, oratory,
            Carry out a practical investigation in a
91153                                                      I        4     medicine, architecture, the sciences and astronomy.
            biology context, with supervision
                                                                          In this course students will read the world’s most famous story,
            Investigate geological processes in a
91189                                                      I        4     discover the treasures of the buried city of Pompeii and learn
            New Zealand locality
                                                                          valuable literacy skills.
Cost: There may be cost for resources                                     Entry requirement: 12 credits from Year 11 Classics or similar
Contact person: Mrs L. Bourke-Heerikhuisen                                subject.
                                                                          Achievement Standards offered:

         SOCIAL SCIENCE FACULTY                                                Level 2: Title of Standard:                        I or E *   Cr *
                                                                          R
                                                                               91200      Homer’s Odyssey                             E       4
                                                                          W
                  ACCOUNTING (12ACC)                                      R
                                                                               91201      Pompeian Art                                E       4
The emphasis at this level is on expansion of the Year 11                 W
programme covering accounting systems in depth. The main                                  Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and
focus of the course is on sole traders. Students will learn about         R    91202                                                     I    4
                                                                                          Pompeii
trading businesses, the difference between cash and accrual
                                                                                          A research topic of cultural
based accounting, how to account for assets and liabilities, and          R    91204                                                     I    6
                                                                                          comparisons
how to maintain a perpetual inventory system.
Entry requirement: 12 credits from Level 1 Accounting                     Contact person: Mr R. Burrows

Achievement Standards offered:
                                                                                              ECONOMICS (12ECO)
Level 2:   Title of Standard:                          I or E *    Cr *   This course focuses on macro-economics and explores New
           Prepare financial information for                              Zealand economic history. It deals with economic issues
91176      an entity that operates accounting             E         5     that affect the whole economy. In this course students will:
           subsystems                                                     understand how economic concepts and models provide a
           Interpret accounting information                               means of analysing contemporary New Zealand issues and
291177     for entities that operate accounting           E         4     understand how government policies and contemporary issues
           subsystems                                                     interact. The course is made up of four contemporary issues:
                                                                          Employment, Inflation, Growth and Trade.
           Demonstrate understanding of an
91179      accounts receivable subsystem for an           I         3     Achievement Standards offered:
           entity                                                              Level 2: Title of Standard:                         I or E * Cr *
           Demonstrate understanding of an                                                Analyse inflation using economic
91386                                                     I         3     W    91222                                                     E    4
           inventory subsystem for an entity                                              concepts and models
           Demonstrate understanding of a                                                 Analyse international trade using
91481      contemporary accounting issue for              I         4     W    91223                                                     E    4
                                                                                          economic concepts and models
           decision-making
                                                                                          Analyse economic growth using
Contact persons: Ms K. Price & Mr R. Sharma                               W    91224                                                     E    4
                                                                                          economic concepts and models
                                                                                          Analyse economic unemployment
                                                                               91225      using economic concepts and                    I    4
                                                                                          models
                                                                                          Analyse how government policy
                                                                          R    91227      and contemporary economic issues               I    6
                                                                                          interact
                                                                          Contact person: Ms K. Price

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GEOGRAPHY (12GEO)                                        PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
     Students continue to develop skills and ideas introduced in the                         (12PFM)
     Level 1 course.                                                          Personal Financial Management offers study in the area of
     Topics covered include:                                                  consumer finance and money management in today’s world.
      • Natural and cultural interaction and impacts in Tongariro             The course is designed to continue to educate students on a
        National Park                                                         responsible personal management path. Students continue
      • Crime patterns in Chicago                                             to develop their competencies in setting financial goals and
                                                                              personal budgets, taxes, debt and ways to avoid/reduce debt,
      • The causes and occurrence of malaria on a global scale
                                                                              and be able to demonstrate knowledge in investment and
      • Research into natural and cultural interactions in the                insurance policies. By the end of the course students will have
        Tongariro National Park                                               further developed their knowledge that will set them firmly on
     Skills and concepts are further developed so that a wider skills         the path to financial independence.
     bank is generated over the course of the year’s study.                   Unit Standards offered:
     Entry requirement: 14 credits from Level 1 Geography, including
     Achievement Standard 91011 or 12 credits in Level 1 English (6           Level 2: Title of Standard:                          I or E *   Cr *
     must be external) or HoD discretion                                               Explain taxation and other deductions
                                                                              24695                                                      I     2
     Achievement Standards selected from:                                              relating to personal income

             Level 2: Title of Standard:                     I or E * Cr *             Make an informed decision relating
                                                                              24699    to personal income and explain its                I     2
                     Demonstrate geographic                                            consequences
     R
             91240   understanding of a large natural              E    4
     W                                                                                 Set a personal financial goal and plan
                     environment                                              24707                                                      I     3
                                                                                       its implementation
                     Apply geography concepts and
             91243   skills to demonstrate understanding           E    4              Produce a balanced budget and adjust
                     of a given environment                                   28094    the budget to reflect changing financial          I     3
                                                                                       circumstances
                     Demonstrate geographic
             91241                                                 I    3              Evaluate and select insurance product
                     understanding of an urban pattern
                                                                              28096    types in relation to events for personal          I     3
                     Conduct geographic research with                                  finances
             91244                                                 I    5
                     guidance
                                                                                       Evaluate and select personal banking
                     Explain aspects of a geographic                          28097    products and services in relation to              I     3
             91246                                                 I    3
                     topic at a global scale                                           personal financial needs
     Cost: There may be a cost for fieldwork, maps and materials.                      Analyse the effect of significant life
     Field trip to the Tongariro National Park.                               28092    events at different life stages on                I     3
     Contact person: Mr J. Warren                                                      personal financial income
                                                                              Contact persons: Ms K. Price & Mr R. Sharma
                             HISTORY (12HIS)
     Year 12 History focuses on the theme of conflict with students                            PSYCHOLOGY (12PSY)
     learning about the early explorers to New Zealand and around             Psychology is the scientific study of human thought, emotions
     the world. Captain Cook: Hero or Villian.                                and actions. It helps us understand how we and others behave
     A jump to the 20TH Century will see students exploring key               and explores questions such as:
     conflicts of the Cold War such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and the        • Why do people harm others? Looking at aggression
     outbreak of the Cold War.                                                 • Why do people do bad things? Forensic psychology and
     Topics Studied will relate to:                                              criminal profiling
      • From Maui to Cook to Columbus                                          • How does culture influence behaviour? Sports psychology -
      • Cold War or Hot Peace                                                    Holistic psychology
      • On the Brink: the Cuban Missile Crisis                                 • What is the nature of intelligence? Organisational psychology

     Students will learn valuable skills in research, essay writing, and      Developing understanding in these human facets is part of what
     source analysis.                                                         forms our empathy and skills for living our lives.

     Achievement Standards offered:                                           In this course students will be introduced to the big ideas
                                                                              around human behaviour and then use the scientific method to
     Level 2:    Title of Standard:                         I or E *   Cr *   test theories.
                 Carry out an inquiry of an historical                        Topics covered include:
     91229       event or place of significance to New         I        4      • Biological researchers look at how chemical and neurological
                 Zealanders                                                      processes affect us
                 Examine an historical event or place of                       • Behaviourists look at how the environment conditions us
     91230                                                     I        5
                 significance to New Zealanders                                • Cognitive psychologists examine the mind as an information-
                 Examine sources of an historical                                processing machine
     91231       event that is of significance to New          I        4      • Psychodynamic psychologists look at our hidden desires and
                 Zealanders                                                      impulses
                 Interpret different perspectives of                           • Humanists see people holistically as unique beings with the
     21232       people in an historical event that is of      I        5        ability to reach our full potential
                 significance to New Zealanders                               Entry requirement: 10+ credits in NCEA Level 1 English
                 Investigate sources of an historical                         Achievement Standards or HoD discretion
     91231       event or place of significance to New         E        4     Achievement Standards selected from:
                 Zelanders
                                                                              Level 2: Title of Standard:                         I or E *    Cr *
                 Examine the causes and
     91233       consequences of a significant                 E        5     91844   Examine approaches in psychology               I         6
                 historical event                                                     Examine and complete a psychological
                                                                              91846                                                  I         4
     Cost: Field trip costs as applicable                                             experiment with guidance
     Contact person: Mr R. Burrows                                                    Examine fields in psychological
                                                                              91847                                                  I         5
                                                                                      practice

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           Examine ethical issues in psychological
                                                                                   TECHNOLOGY FACULTY
91848                                                   I         3
           practice
Contact person: Mr D. Moore
                                                                             DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION
                                                                                          (12DVC)
       SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE (12SCS)                                 The course of DVC is structured around three areas:
This class helps students move toward a qualification and               • Graphics Communication and Design
employment in retail. Students will learn a variety of skills in this   • Environmental Design and Architecture
subject which will be of value to employers. These include selling
                                                                        • Technological and Product Design
and customer service skills, advanced communication skills and
problem solving skills.                                                 Year 12 DVC is a programme for students who are serious about
Entry requirement: Open entry at discretion of HoD/TiC                  DVC and are aiming at NCEA Level 3 the following year.
Additional qualification: New Zealand Certificate in Retail Level       A design brief approach is used for most problems throughout
2                                                                       the course to ensure students fully explore the design process,
                                                                        develop broad graphics communication skills and start to
Unit Standards offered:
                                                                        appreciate good design. Skills in conceptual sketching, design
Level 2:    Title of Standard:                        I or E *   Cr *   development and refinement, production drawing and
                                                                        presentation will be developed through the course. Modelling is
57          Provide customer service in given               I     2
                                                                        also an integral part of proving design viability. The use of CAD
            situations
                                                                        programmes is an integral component of this subject.
62          Maintain personal presentation in the           I     2
            workplace                                                   Entry requirement: Year 11 DVC
1277        Communicate information in a                    I     3     Achievement Standards offered:
            specified workplace                                         Level 2:    Title of Standard:                        I or E *   Cr *
11968       Knowledge and legislation applicable            I     4                 Use the characteristics of a design
            to the sale of goods and services                           91340       movement or era to inform own                I        3
402         Demonstrate knowledge of the retail             I     2                 design ideas
            sector in New Zealand                                                   Use visual communication
405         Demonstrate knowledge of customer               I     3     91343       techniques to compose a                      I        4
            shopping and buying motives                                             presentation of a design
11958       Demonstrate knowledge of stock                  I     4                 Develop a spatial design through
                                                                        91341                                                    I        6
            management procedures and systems                                       graphics practice
Level 3:                                                                            Use visual communication
                                                                        91337                                                    E        3
                                                                                    techniques to generate design ideas
376         Employ customer service techniques              I     2
            for differing customer behaviours                                       Produce working drawings to
                                                                        91338       communicate technical details of a           E        4
There may be an opportunity to earn additional credits on a                         design
Gateway work placement.
                                                                                    Produce instrumental perspective
Contact persons: Ms L. Cook & Ms K. Price                               91339       projection drawings to communicate           E        3
                                                                                    design ideas
              TOURISM & TRAVEL (12TOU)                                  Equipment required: Set squares, compasses, pencils etc, for
Want to work in a dynamic industry? Have fun and travel? Then           use at home and school, and an A3 visual diary
Tourism is for you. This is New Zealand’s biggest employer. This
course works towards a National Certificate in Tourism. There is        Cost: Take home component $10 (approx.)
a field trip and industry visits.
                                                                        Contact person: Mr P. Yeoman
Entry requirement: Open entry at HoD/TiC discretion
Additional qualification: National Certificate in Tourism Level 2                  DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (12DGT)
Unit Standards offered:                                                 A mainly project based course focused on the development
                                                                        of the computer science skills required for further academic
Level 2: Title of Standard:                           I or E *   Cr *
                                                                        studies. Students will undertake a variety of real life projects:
           Describe and compare impacts of                               • Design a multi-media website
24727                                                       I     3
           tourism on the physical environment                           • Create a fast food ordering program
           Demonstrate knowledge of work roles                           • Install an operating system and a LAN to host a game server
24728                                                       I     3
           in tourism                                                       and share media.
           Demonstrate knowledge of world                               Entry requirement: Successful completion of Year 11 Digital
24729                                                       I     4
           tourist destinations                                         Technology course or HoD discretion
           Demonstrate knowledge of the                                 Achievement Standards offered:
24730                                                       I     4
           business of tourism
                                                                        Level 2:    Title of Standard:                        I or E *   Cr *
           Demonstrate knowledge of destination
24731                                                       I     4                 Use advanced techniques to develop
           New Zealand                                                  91893                                                    I        4
                                                                                    a digital media outcome
           Demonstrate knowledge of tourist
24732                                                       I     3                 Use advanced techniques to develop
           characteristics and needs                                    91895                                                    I        4
                                                                                    a network
Cost: There may be a cost for field trips
                                                                                    Use advanced programming
Contact persons: Ms L. Cook & Ms K. Price                               91896       techniques to develop a computer             I        6
                                                                                    program
                                                                                    Demonstrate understanding of a
                                                                        91898                                                    E        3
                                                                                    computer science concept
                                                                        Contact person: Mr J. Clark

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