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HAMILTON BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM GUIDE
YEAR 10
2015
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HAMILTON BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM GUIDE
YEAR 10, 2015
The National Curriculum identifies eight Essential Learning Areas which provide a
broad programme of study for Year 10 students: English, Languages, Mathematics
and Statistics, Science, Technology, Social Sciences, the Arts, and Health and
Physical Education.
In Year 10 at Hamilton Boys‟ High, all students study the following CORE
(compulsory) subjects:
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH (2 periods per week)
Selected students who are part of an ALP class will be completing some of these core
subjects at an NCEA Level as outlined on the next pages.
Each student also makes a choice from the wide range of options available at this
level.
In 2015 students must choose:
TWO FULL YEAR options
It is most important that both students and parents give serious consideration to
option choices for Year 10, as it is a very important year in a student‟s preparation for
the senior school.
Read the following subject descriptions carefully and use the pages at the back of the
booklet to help you consider your options, before filling in your CURRICULUM
CHOICE form. Talk to your subject teachers about the choices most suitable for
you, and for your future.
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Advanced Learning Programme (ALP)
The Advanced Learning Programme (or ALP) identifies and caters for our most able
academic students. In Year 9 and 10 these boys are placed in „one-band‟ classes,
where they have a programme that both extends and challenges them academically
and personally. Within this broad group, students who have exceptional abilities in
one or more areas are placed on individualised programmes (IEPs) which may
involve the full range of strategies recognised as catering for highly gifted students.
Year 10 ALP (one-band) classes are selected based on Year 9 academic results
(including all assessments and end-of-year examinations) and feedback from subject
teachers. To extend and challenge these more able Year 10 academic students, they
have an opportunity to study some Level 1 NCEA subjects.
In 2015, ALP students will attend lessons in core subjects according to their strengths
in each subject. As a result, students may not be with the same group of students for
all core subjects.
Top one-band students will have the opportunity to complete Level 1 NCEA in one
or more of these subjects - English, Mathematics, Science and History or Geography.
Entry into each of these courses is restricted to those students who have excelled in
Year 9 and who are committed to aiming at Excellence. Some option courses also
provide an opportunity for our more able students who wish to participate in Level 1
NCEA courses (eg Economics and Accounting).
Moving into Year 11 ...
One of the purposes of offering some Level 1 NCEA subjects at Year 10 is to enable
the ALP students the option of gaining an additional qualification. In Year 11 they
can choose to study towards the IGCSE subject qualifications through the Cambridge
International Examinations (CIE). IGCSE offers enrichment of the curriculum and
the opportunity to gain an international qualification in addition to completing Level
1 NCEA.
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CORE SUBJECTS
Hamilton Boys’ High School:
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW (Year 9 to Year 13 subjects)
Codes: u/s = A unit standards assessed subject
* = Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) qualification able to be studied at this subject/level
(IGCSE at Year 11 and AS Level at Year 12)
# = Approved University Entrance subject
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ENGLISH
Subject English
Course No 10EN
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9
Next step Year 11
Hours per week 4
The curriculum in English is designed to reflect the values of the school and the principles underpinning the
New Zealand Curriculum. It incorporates the key competencies of: Thinking; Relating to others;
Understanding language, symbols and text; Managing self and Participating and contributing.
The course is divided into two main areas:
* Listening, Reading and Viewing
* Speaking, Writing and Presenting.
Within each of these areas the students will use a range of processes and strategies to help them gain a
developing awareness of: Purposes and audiences, Ideas, Language features and Structure.
Students in Year 10 will be divided into three broad banded groups:
ALP – English (EN1)
Selected students from One-Band will complete NCEA Level One English. Throughout the year, students
will study a broad range of literary texts (poetry, prose and drama) and film, in preparation for the external
Level 1 NCEA examinations. This course will also involve internal assessments in writing and oral
presentation. It incorporates elements of English that will prepare students for further advance study in the
subject and it is expected that students who embark on this course will continue through to IGCSE, AS and
Scholarship.
The other one-band students will complete an ALP English course that is designed to extend their skills and
abilities. It is aimed at students who are enthusiastic and motivated in their approach, and who have a
genuine interest in literature and language. This course builds on skills developed in the Year 9 ALP
programme and allows students to study a wide range of literary texts. One internally assessed Level 1
NCEA assessment will be conducted in this course, contributing to the literacy credits required to gain the
NCEA Level 1 qualification in Year 11.
EN2
This course is designed for students who have completed the Year 9 Two-band programme. It builds on
skills developed in Year 9, and allows students to study a range of different text types in preparation for
NCEA in Year 11. One internally Assessed Level 1 NCEA assessment will be conducted in this course,
contributing to the literacy credits required to gain the NCEA Level 1 qualification in Year 11.
Year 10 EN2 English explores a wide range of themes and ideas in literature and offers considerable variety
in terms of tasks, from visual language exercises to performances and speech presentations.
EN3
The EN3 course is designed for students who will benefit from more individual attention and a differentiated
learning programme. This will include students with very specific learning needs. The expectation is that
they will remain in this programme in Years 11 and 12, where they will be doing NCEA Level 1 through an
alternative programme.
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MATHEMATICS
Subject Mathematics
Course No 10MX
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Mathematics
Next step Year 11 Mathematics
Hours per week 4
During this course students will:
* Develop an understanding of numbers, the ways they are represented, and the
quantities for which they stand.
* Develop accuracy, efficiency, and confidence in calculating.
* Develop the ability to estimate and to make approximations.
* Develop the ability to think abstractly and to use symbols, notation, and graphs
and diagrams to represent and communicate mathematical relationships,
concepts, and generalisations.
* Develop the ability to estimate probabilities and to use probabilities for
prediction.
* Recognise appropriate statistical data for collection, and develop the skills of
collecting, organising, and analysing data, and presenting reports and
summaries.
* Interpret data presented in charts, tables, and graphs of various kinds.
* Develop confidence and competence in using instruments and measuring
devices.
* Develop knowledge and understanding of systems of measurement and their
use and interpretation.
* Gain knowledge of geometrical relations in two and three dimensions.
ALP - MATHEMATICS
Selected One-band students will complete Level 1 NCEA Mathematics. Students
will learn Mathematical skills and concepts, and develop an understanding of the NZ
Curriculum Strands (Level 6) in Number, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement and
Statistics. This course is intended for students aiming at Excellence in this subject
and leads on to Cambridge (IGCSE) Mathematics in Year 11.
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SCIENCE
Subject Science
Course No 10SC
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Science
Next Step Year 11 Science
Hours per week 3
The topics covered in this course encompass all the curriculum areas of Science.
Living World
Reproduction
Ecology
Material World
Acids and Bases
Ionic Chemistry
Physical World
Motion & Forces
Electricity and Magnetism
Planet Earth & Beyond
Planet Earth
ALP - SCIENCE
Selected One-band students will complete several Level 1 NCEA Achievement
Standards. These will include both internally and externally assessed standards and
include the following topics: Mechanics, Acids & Bases, Genetics, Electricity &
Magnetism and Geology.
This course will also cover Covalent Chemistry and Plant & Animal Reproduction.
This course leads on to Cambridge (IGCSE) Science in Year 11.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Subject Social Studies
Course No 10SS
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Social Studies
Next step Year 11 Geography and/or Year 11 History
(either NCEA or CIE)
Hours per week 3
Curriculum Strand: Place and Environment
Students learn about how people perceive, represent, interpret, and interact with
places and environments to understand the relationships between people and the
environment.
Case study: The Wild West – the movement of settlers into the Great Plains, the
meeting of cultures and their consequences.
Curriculum Strand: Continuity and Change
Students learn about past events, experiences, and actions, and their changing
interpretation over time, to understand about the past, the present and possible
futures.
Case Study: The Treaty of Waitangi and Aboriginal Australia – An investigation
into New Zealand‟s founding document, how it came to be, and what it means today.
Also, by way of comparison, a study of the original settlers of Australia.
Curriculum Strand: Identity Culture and Organisation
Students learn about society and communities and how they function, about the
diverse cultures and identities of people within those communities, and about the
impact of these on the participation of groups and individuals.
Case Study: Human Rights and Multicultural New Zealand – What are our basic
human rights and why do these vary? What are the implications they have on a range
of communities?
Curriculum Strand: The Economic World
Students learn about the ways in which people participate in economic activities and
about consumption, production, and distribution and use this knowledge to
understand their place in the economic world.
Case Study: Global Consumption – an investigation into the factors that influence
consumption, disparities in development and globalisation.
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ALP - SOCIAL STUDIES
Selected One-band students will complete EITHER NCEA Level 1 History or
Geography. Students will indicate their preference, but selection into these
programmes will also be informed by teacher recommendations.
NCEA LEVEL 1 HISTORY
Students will be introduced to the study of History generally, and to the skills which
historians use to investigate their subject (these skills can be used in other subjects as
well, and are therefore extremely useful.) The topics studied are very interesting and
look at some major events of the 20th century. They include World War II (why did it
start?); and the struggle of African-American people in the United States for civil
rights and equality.
Students will have the opportunity to gain Level 1 credits through both Internal and
External assessments.
NCEA LEVEL 1 GEOGRAPHY
Geography stimulates a sense of wonder about the world. This exciting course
examines aspects of both physical and human geography. Students will develop an
understanding of the responsibility they have in relation to other people, the
environment, and the long-term sustainability of the planet. Geography encourages
students to think critically.
Students will have the opportunity to gain Level 1 credits through both Internal and
External assessments.
Topics include extreme natural events, understanding the weather and map skills.
Students will conduct geographic research and study both a contemporary New
Zealand issue and a global issue.
There is a compulsory field trip to Raglan.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Subject Physical Education
Course No 10PE
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Physical Education
Next step Year 11 Well Being & Recreation
Hours per week 2
Units of learning 1001: Aquatics / Athletics
• Freestyle stroke development
• Water fitness
• Survival/Rescue techniques
• Technique for field events
1002: Fitness Studies
• Agility
• Muscular Endurance
• Principles of Training
• Use of measuring equipment
• Training methods to improve fitness components
1003: Outdoor Education
Participation in a variety of challenging team building adventure-based activities where
students must co-operate, communicate and work effectively together to improve:
• Decision-making
• Problem solving skills
• Initiative
1004: Sports Studies
• Minor Games
• Develop basic motor skills
• Demonstrate motor skills in an applied setting
• Effective use of space
• Basic Principles of Offense and Defence
• Zones of Play
• Game Strategies/Tactics
1005: Large Ball Skills
• Develop passing skills
• Develop kicking skills
• Technique for punting, shooting, dribbling and passing
1006: Health Education
• Effects of smoking
• Drug Education
• Sex Education
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OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
(You need to choose TWO of these)
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ACCOUNTING
Subject: Accounting Advanced
Course No: 10AC1
Level: Year 10
Previous study: Nil
Next step: Year 11 IGCSE Accounting
Hours per week: 4
This is the first year of a TWO YEAR IGCSE programme. At the completion of the
course students will have sat both the IGCSE Examination and NCEA Level 1
Accounting Achievement Standards.
This course is designed to academically challenge students. Accountancy is not a job
description, but a set of indispensable business skills to lead tomorrow‟s economy.
These skills include analysing, risk assessment, solution provision, business advice
and coaching. Students will develop a good understanding of Accounting and become
familiar with the language of business. Students will be able to apply their financial
knowledge to practical situations in their everyday life.
At the end of the first year of this two year course (10AC1), students sit NCEA Level
1 Achievement Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 giving a total of 24 credits. In
Year 11, students will sit the IGCSE examination.
Whilst this course is aimed at 1-band students, those who have enjoyed success in 2-
band classes and who have an excellent work ethic are also invited to apply.
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ART
Subject Art
Course No 10AR
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 Art / Year 11 Photo Design
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $40.00
The emphasis in Year 10 is for students to develop and extend their practical skills, as well as
developing a sense of visual culture and how it affects our day to day lives.
Drawing and Painting
This section of the course includes NCEA level 1 AS90917 “Produce a finished work that
demonstrates skills appropriate to cultural conventions” worth 4 credits. Students develop a
thematic approach with an emphasis on drawing skills in a range of media. Students consider
established practice in the production of imagery suitable for painting.
Digital Photography and Design
Students gain experience in using digital SLR cameras before importing their photos into Apple
Mac where they use programs such as Photoshop and In Design to manipulate the images towards
an end design product.
Printmaking
Students explore mono-print and relief woodcut techniques via a „street art‟ module of work
Sculpture
Students develop an understanding of three-dimensional artwork through investigation of materials
such as clay and wire.
Critical Analysis
Students develop critical thinking skills in relation to key concepts in the production of artworks.
Students compare and contrast ways in which art and design communicate meaning.
Careers
Students view possible career paths within the arts. Career profiles of past HBHS students who have
gone on to further study and employment, in the arts and other careers are considered in relation to
transferrable skills.
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DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND RECREATION (DTR)
Subject Development Training and Recreation
Course No 10DTR
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Entry Criteria ≥ 50% Yr 9 Health test, C grade in Yr 9 PE Aquatics
Next step 11 Outdoor Education, 11PY (NCEA Level 1),
11 Sports Studies,
11 Well-being & Recreation
Hours per week 4
Assessment Internal
Parent Contribution $85.00 (includes SCUBA diving and a workbook)
This is a full year course that combines a number of Outdoor Education, Physical Education
and Health key concepts to help serve as a lead into several senior course pathways
including the restricted entry Year 11 Outdoor Education course.
Content to Include:
Outdoor Recreation Safety - Bushcraft / Aquatics
Clothing and equipment, bush survival, beach and river awareness, scuba diving.
FIELD TRIP: Scuba Diving Taster - HBHS pool
Adventure-based Learning Personal and interpersonal skills, including effective listening in an outdoors setting,
demonstrating assertiveness in an outdoors setting, applying constructive ways of giving
and receiving positive and negative feedback; participating in adventure-based learning
team-building exercises.
Drugs and Alcohol Education
Addiction and the brain, addictive substances, ways to say “no”.
Smoking
Examine and identify the effects of smoking tobacco.
Well-Being
Examine concepts, influences and choices for achieving well-being; Hauora, strategies to
improve well-being, and influences on health.
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DRAMA
Subject Drama
Course No 10DR
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next Step Year 11 Drama
Hours per week 4
COURSE OUTLINE: This is mostly a practical course with reflection and planning
in a journal. In six week blocks the students will cover the following topics:
1. Improvised Drama - This includes mime, and theatre sports activities such as
party quests, stop watch, remote control, typewriter director and speak in one
voice. The unit extends skills from Year 9 and develops group work.
2. Devised Drama - Working in small groups, students devise a 6 - 8 minute piece
based on personal experience in preparation for Level 1 Drama. The final
produced piece is taped as part of an assessment.
3. Scripted - Students prepare, rehearse, block and costume a one-act play to be
worked on in class then presented to an audience.
4. Theatre form – Students prepare, rehearse, block and costume an excerpt from
a play.
5. Scripted - Students prepare, rehearse, block and costume a longer one act play
for an invited audience.
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ECONOMICS
Subject Economics
Course No 10EC
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 Economics/Accounting
Hours per week 4
YEAR 10 ECONOMICS
This is a full year course that uses current economic issues to build a holistic model
of the New Zealand economy. Students will also use real world situations to explore
the consequences of individual, business and community decisions.
The course covers:
The economic world
Producers and firms in New Zealand
Households and their financial decisions
Financial institutions
Government and trade
Students will be required to complete project work and written tests that demonstrate
their knowledge and creativity.
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ECONOMICS ADVANCED
Subject Economics Advanced
Course No 10EC1
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 ALP
Next step Year 11 IGCSE Economics
YEAR 10 ECONOMICS ADVANCED
This is the first year of a two-year IGCSE programme. At the completion of this
course, students will have sat both the IGCSE examination and selected NCEA Level
1 Economics Achievement Standards.
This is a comprehensive course which studies the basic economic theories of supply,
demand and the market. In addition, it provides an overview of macro-economic
principles and concepts. Students look at the economic reality of individual, business
and government decisions in an international context.
There are three internally assessed achievement standards, one each in Terms 1, 2 and
3.
This course is ideal for students seeking an academic challenge. At the end of the
first year of this two-year course (10 EC1), students sit NCEA Level 1 Achievement
Standards 1.1, 1.3 and 1.4. In Year 11, students work through the entire IGCSE
course.
Whilst this course is aimed at 1-band students, those who have enjoyed success in 2-
band classes and who have an excellent work ethic are also invited to apply.
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ELITE SPORTS - ACADEMY OF SPORT
Subject Elite Sport
Course No 10ES
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Elite Sport
Next step Year 11 Physical Education / Year 11 Sports Studies
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $40.00
The Elite Sport programme allows talented sportsmen and athletes the opportunity to
further improve themselves in the sporting arena. Please note that entry into this
course requires selection. If you have NOT done Year 9 Elite Sport, please complete
the application form available from the reception desk.
Practical Regular fitness testing and assessment
Fitness training including speed and agility sessions, boxfit
sessions, and an introduction to weights training
Sport specific training with high level coaches
Pilates sessions
Theory Sports nutrition
Injury prevention and management
Skill learning programmes
Regular goal setting sessions
Anatomy
Stability
Professionalism
Principles of training
Mental toughness
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ENTERPRISE
Subject Enterprise
Course No 10EP
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 Economics, Accounting; Yr 11 Business Studies
Hours per week 4
In this full year course, we learn that enterprising people exist in business, in sport
and in the community. We look at the risks people take and the rewards they receive
- whether that is in daily life, extreme sport or in business. We learn how
entrepreneurs combine resources and add value to them in order to make a profit.
Then we begin business planning so we can set up and run our own business for
several weeks. We may hold a Product Launch evening and a school-wide Market
Day where we sell our products to friends, family and the school community. We
learn about marketing our products to gain more sales and about the importance of
ethical behaviour in business.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
Subject English Language Learning
Course No 10ELL
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 ELL; NCEA Level 1
Hours per week 4
Content
This programme is a one year course as an option for those students who do not
speak English as their first language. It is run in addition to their mainstream English
class. One ELL Unit Standard for Level 1 NCEA is taught.
Reading
The students will be given practice in academic reading for meaning (skimming) and
for main ideas (scanning). Recreational reading will also be encouraged.
Writing
An increasing emphasis will be placed on accuracy of grammatical structures as well
as fluency of writing. Different types of writing are scaffolded.
Listening
Dialogues in a range of informal and formal situations will be used to give students
practice in listening for meaning.
Speaking
Students will be required to speak individually and in small group situations.
Usage
Students will gain experience with the use of colloquially and culturally acceptable
N.Z. English.
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FILM AND TELEVISION
Subject Video Production
Course No 10FT
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 Film and Television (11FT)
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution Tape based camera $15.00, SD based camera $40.00
Module 1
Practical production processes, personnel roles and functions, practical videography,
editing video footage.
Module 2
Pre-production and production of documentary suitable for viewing at a levels
assembly.
Module 3
Pre-production and production of a Video Competition entry; any one of CUT!, Fair
Go, Wet Wild West, Rockquest, Pacifica Beats, The Outlook For Someday or multi-
camera in a studio.
Module 4
Once the technology and production techniques have been mastered, students are able
to experiment: short film, music video…etc. Organise public performance of class
works, including the setting up of Projection and Public Address Audio systems.
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FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND NUTRITION
Subject Food Technology
Course No 10FO
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next Step Year 11 Food Technology
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $280.00
Course Description
This course offers students the opportunity to gain essential culinary skills and
knowledge. Emphasis is placed on raising the students‟ awareness of making healthy
food choices combined with the ability to follow recipes to produce nutritious meals.
Each week the course is divided into two theory and two practical lessons.
Students will study
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene
Practical skills, culinary terms and knowledge
Cereal grains
Begin with breakfast
Nutrition
Meal planning
International Cuisines
It‟s a Wrap
Easy as Pie
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GERMAN
Subject German
Course No 10GR
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 German, Year 12 German (subject to meeting
entry criteria)
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $20.00 (“Language Perfect” subscription)
Topics:
* You, your friends and family.
* Schooling in N.Z./Germany.
* Sports and leisure.
* Food, clothes and shopping.
* Getting around a town or city.
* Travel in Germany and German-speaking countries.
* Teenage life and making social arrangements in Germany.
* Festivals, traditions, seasons and weather.
Approach The course is topic-based and a wide variety of learning media will be used,
including ICT activities. These will complement a large range of activities, helping
with the acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical structures of German. The four
skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing form the basis of assessment.
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GRAPHICS
Subject Design and Visual Communication (Graphics)
Course No. 10GD
Level Year 10
Previous Study Successfully completed Year 9 Graphics or have Teacher in
Charge approval
Next step Year 11 Design and Visual Communication
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $30.00 plus stationery pack
Subject outline: Students will learn and apply technical drawing and freehand sketching skills. The
year consists of the following two topics.
Product Design:
Students will be given a Product Design brief with restraints and specifications. Students will
follow a design process, apply their drawing skills, problem solve and justify their decisions.
Students will gain an understanding of Product Design and present their work in a design portfolio.
Architecture Design: Students will undertake basic construction drawings to gain an understanding of construction
techniques. Students will then be given an Architecture Design brief, which will contain specific
factors to consider and resolve. Students will gain an understanding of Architectural Design and
will present their design with modelling and a design portfolio.
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HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
(An introduction to History & Geography)
Subject History/Geography
Course No 10HG
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Social Studies
Next step Year 11 History or Geography
Hours per week 4
History is studied for the first half of the year then Geography for the second
half. There is no topic overlap between the NCEA Level 1 History and
Geography courses.
* What is History?
What does the study of history involve? What skills do we need in history?
Evidence gathering and interpreting past events.
* Roman history -
origins of Rome; the city of Rome (aqueducts, baths, temples, houses, flats,
shops and daily life). The Colosseum and Gladiators; the role of the Roman
army and weapons; religion; the legacy of Pompeii; the decline of Rome.
* Student directed study -
Students select an historical figure, event or era that interests them. They
conduct research based on focussing questions and then present their
findings in a variety of ways.
* What is Geography?
What does studying geography involve? What skills do we need in
geography? How do people and the environment interact and what are the
consequences? Introduction to map and atlas work. Improving general
knowledge of places.
* Landscapes
Many varied landscapes are studied from around the world. Special studies
are made of tropical rainforests, hot deserts and ice deserts.
* Global issues
Major issues facing the world are explored including deforestation,
desertification, population growth, world hunger and global inequalities.
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HORTICULTURE
Subject Horticulture
Course No 10HO
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 Horticulture / Year 11 Agriculture
Hours per week 4
COURSE INCLUDES:
* Tools, propagation of plants from seeds and cuttings. Growing vegetables in
outdoor garden plots.
* Landscaping. A landscape design assignment will be completed using drawings
and models.
* Environmental Science studies will include a trip to a native bush area set up
for public use. Working to improve the environment in the School. How
humans impact on the natural environment.
* Soils and plant nutrition/husbandry.
* A range of plants and their uses and care.
* Boys will grow a selection of edible and decorative plants to take home.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Subject Information Technology
Course No 10IT
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next Step Year 11 Information Technology (11IT)
Hours per week 4
Course Fee Nil
Students will learn about operating systems, hardware, searching strategies for the
web, use of common software, new technologies and how to integrate them into their
projects, and current trends in this growth area. Students will complete 2 NCEA Unit
Standards each worth 2 credits.
They will also work through the following projects:
Project 1 - Web Design
This project, spanning two terms, allows students to research and critique existing
websites to help them to understand some of the important layout skills and concepts
of web design. They will then learn how to create web pages using HTML and CSS
and have a chance to create a fully-fledged site using web editing or text editing
software. Design, planning and time management skills are also explored in this
opening project.
Project 2 - Game Design and Development
Students will learn important principles in programming using “Scratch”, a fun, easy-
to-learn program. They will then have a chance to explore Gamemaker and other
game development software to help them build their very own games, explore
multimedia software, and develop their desktop publishing skills by creating
supporting marketing material for their games.
Project 3 – Year 11 Preparation Unit
This unit will help students to learn some of the skills and knowledge required for
entering into the Year 11 programme. It will cover basic application skills and the
theory surrounding word processing, spreadsheets, databases and common hardware
and software components. They will also complete an NCEA Unit Standard
assessment during this time.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Advanced)
Subject Information Technology Advanced
Course No 10IA
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next Step Year 11 Information Technology (11IA),
Level 1 Achievement Standards (NCEA) and Cambridge
(IGCSE)
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $8.50
Students are entered into the ICAS Computer Skills Examination to test
themselves against others from across the country.
Students will learn about operating systems, hardware, searching strategies for the web, use
of common software, new technologies and how to integrate them into their projects, and
current trends in this growth area. While the overall course projects are the same as with the
regular 10IT stream, we cover the material in more depth and at a faster pace. Students will
complete 2 NCEA Unit Standards each worth 2 credits. They will work through the
following projects:
Project 1 - Web Design
This project, spanning two terms, allows students to research and critique existing websites
to help them to understand some of the important layout skills and concepts of web design.
They will then learn how to create web pages using HTML and CSS and have a chance to
create a fully-fledged site using text editing software. Planning and time management skills
are also explored in this opening project.
Project 2 - Game Design and Development
Students will learn important principles in programming using “Scratch”, a fun, easy- to-
learn program, and C# to introduce a higher level programming language. They will then
have a chance to explore Gamemaker and other game development software to help them
build their very own games, explore multimedia software, and develop their desktop
publishing skills by creating supporting marketing material for their games.
Project 3 – Year 11 Preparation Unit
This unit will help students to learn some of the skills and knowledge required for entering
into the Year 11 programme. It will cover basic application skills and the theory
surrounding word processing, spreadsheets, databases and common hardware and software
components.
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JAPANESE
Subject Japanese
Course No 10JA
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Japanese or equivalent preferable
Next step Year 11 Japanese
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $26.00 (Workbook)
The scheme of study for Japanese at the Year 10 level covers levels two, three and
four of the New Zealand National Curriculum.
During this year students master the hiragana scripts, and learn to read and write the
katakana scripts and some elementary kanji character symbols as well.
The focus of study is people and events, and the aspects of their lives. Students learn
to describe themselves in Japanese and talk about their family and friends. They
learn to discuss their everyday activities in Japanese.
Cultural aspects form an integral part to the study of the language. Students explore
such topics as the family system, traditional Japanese sports, Japanese food and the
Japanese education system.
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MAORI
Subject Maori
Course No 10MA
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Maori or equivalent preferable
Next step Year 11 Maori
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $20.00
* Whakapapa - Genealogies
A study of whakapapa and tribal/waka links.
* Whanau - Myself and my family
Letter writing/pen pal/manaaki manuhiri
* Toku Turangawaewae
Kawa of the marae/haka/waiata
* Tohutohu - Instructions/Directions
Simple recipes - kai Maaori. Directions to various locations.
* Nga Korero o Nehera
Nga Atua - stories/legends of old.
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MUSIC
Subject Music
Course No 10MU / 10MUA
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11
Hours per week 4
Students who have previously demonstrated an advanced skill level will be placed in
the Advanced Music stream. This is at the Teacher’s discretion and in conjunction
with the student’s timetable.
MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE: Students will research, analyse and process
information about set works in different styles of music. Topics will include Reggae,
Blues and Classical.
AURAL AND LISTENING: Students will develop skills in listening, transcribing
and perceiving differing elements of music. (Students in the Advanced stream who
demonstrate an ability to gain Excellence in Level One NCEA will be given the
opportunity of attaining NCEA credits in AS 91093 and AS 91094).
COMPOSITION: Students will develop skills in creating music through a range of
activities including group and individual compositions. (Students in the Advanced
stream who demonstrate an ability to gain Excellence in Level One NCEA will be
given the opportunity of attaining NCEA credits in AS 91092).
PERFORMANCE: Students will develop both individual and group performance
skills through regular presentations of performance pieces. (Students in the Advanced
stream who demonstrate an ability to gain Excellence in Level One NCEA will be
given the opportunity of attaining NCEA credits in AS 91090 and AS 91091).
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SPANISH
Subject Spanish
Course No 10SP
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Spanish (Preferable)
Next step Year 11 Spanish (NCEA Level 1)
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $20.00
The Year 10 Spanish course begins with a review of Level 1 components of the
„Emergent Communication‟ strands of the Year 9 course. The Year 10 course aims
to strengthen the learner‟s experience of Spanish in the four skills of reading, writing,
listening and, most importantly, speaking.
Everyday topics are covered as well as life in Spain and South America.
This course leads to NCEA Spanish in Years 11, 12 and 13.
Senior students of Spanish have the opportunity to participate in a bi-annual school
trip to Argentina or Spain.
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TECHNOLOGY METAL
Subject Materials Technology Metal
Course No 10TM
Level Year 10
Previous Study Open Entry for students genuinely interested in the course.
A minimum Safety Standard is required in all workshops
Next step Year 11 Materials Technology Metal/Wood, Year 11
Mechanical Engineering
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $260.00
The course material fee enables students to take home worthwhile projects that they
have constructed in the school workshop.
Projects are likely to be:
* Acrylic Clocks
* Mountain Scooter
Students will be introduced to the Technology process, which includes researching,
designing, and keeping a written record of project construction. This is preparation
for Year 11 Materials Technology Metal/Wood or Year 11 Mechanical Engineering.
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TECHNOLOGY WOOD
Subject Materials Technology Wood
Course No 10TW
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 Materials Technology Wood/Metal, Year 11
Carpentry/Furniture Making.
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $125.00
The course material fee enables students to take home worthwhile projects that they
have constructed in the school workshop.
Students will be introduced to the technology process, which includes researching,
testing, designing, and keeping a written record of project construction.
Students will sit a Safety Unit (NCEA Level 1 worth 3 credits). This will be one of
the prerequisites for Year 11 Materials Technology Wood/Metal and Year 11
Carpentry/Furniture Making
Three projects/skills will be covered.
Skill Test Unit
Understanding a plan and using it to construct a project.
Understanding a cutting list.
Being able to use basic hand tools to construct a project.
Clock Design
Understanding the basic principles of design. Working with a
key stakeholder to produce an outcome.
Being able to manipulate two different types of materials to
produce an outcome.
Unit of Furniture
Working off a plan to produce a project.
Production planning and working as a team.
Customising a given plan to meet certain needs.
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PLANNING PAGE
Make a list of possible
options
A good foundation for … Personal interest
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Points in favour of each option Points against each option (if any)
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People I could / should see to find out more about these options.
My final option choices in order of priority -
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